1 Friday 22nd November 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 22nd November 2024

There were 45 Races on Friday 22nd November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Ascot, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 22nd November 2024

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

12:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/11 +60%) You Some Girl	0.363636 4/11(+60%)	(3) You Some Girl 4/11, Finally got off the mark as a hurdler in 3m Newcastle handicap last week, hard to believe it took her so long given the way she won, no inkling of her getting out of it after she scythed through the field under this rider. Good chance under penalty having landed a bumper here. Drew clear to win quite stylishly at Newcastle last week; obvious contender here.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -45%) Planet Legend	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Planet Legend 4/1, Placed in 3 handicaps in a row at around this trip this year, finding only one too good back from a break at Worcester in September. Folded as though amiss at Huntingdon since, but clear shout if shrugging that off, and expected to kick on in front. Ran poorly last month but has strong claims if judged on earlier Worcester second.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -113%) Balkotic	16 16/1(-113%)	(4) Balkotic 16/1, Modest handicap hurdler, last win came in this in 2022 while he was third last year. More needed. Won this in 2022 but no joy since, and has been out of form this autumn.
2	2 \|S\| (2) (10/1 -100%) Captain Potter	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Captain Potter 10/1, Hurdles winner for yard at the start of the year and also opened account on the level in 2m handicap here last month. Needs more from this mark. Won 2m4f maiden hurdle in January but a couple of the others appeal more here.

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YOU SOME GIRL readily took care of her nearest rival by over four lengths at Newcastle last week and now has a 7lb penalty to carry for that triumph. If the daughter of Dylan Thomas can back that performance up, she will prove very difficult to beat. Planet Legend ran too bad to be true when pulling up at Huntingdon last month and is a player based on his second at Worcester prior to that. Captain Potter can beat Balkotic home for third.

YOU SOME GIRL isn't straightforward but won well at Newcastle under Charlie Maggs last week and can follow up under a penalty if in the same form. Planet Legend might be the danger.

You Some Girl looked in excellent nick at Newcastle last week but it might pay to oppose her with PLANET LEGEND.

12:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:12 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +20%) Moylussa	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Moylussa 2/1, 16/1, first run since leaving T. Hogan when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Galway (21.4f, heavy) 26 days ago. Down in trip. Good chance on form of his fourth over further here in the summer. Maiden hurdle form over further a cut above most of these; looks the likeliest winner.
2	11 2nd (11) (2/1 +33%) French Hill	2 2/1(+33%)	(11) French Hill 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy, 33/1) on hurdles bow 10 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. May well do better returning for another new stable. Showed promise in a mares' bumper at Galway last October; first run for Gavin Cromwell.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 -80%) Happy Me	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Happy Me 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good) 6 months ago. Looks capable of getting involved in such a weak race if handling the likely soft ground.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -273%) Catchabird	28 28/1(-273%)	(7) Catchabird 28/1, Seventh of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 13 months ago. First run for yard after leaving W. J. Burke. Debuts for a new yard here and could get involved if fit enough to do herself justice.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 -33%) Finnicky Filly	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Finnicky Filly 16/1, 12/1, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Going the wrong way. Good run on hurdling debut when fourth here in May; well below that level since.
6th	1 6th (1) (8/1 -33%) Couldntmakeitup	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Couldntmakeitup 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, fifth of 7 in bumper at Punchestown (16.3f, good) 37 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Makes hurdles debut in a very weak race. Glimpses of form in a couple of bumpers; hurdles debut and not without a chance.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 -100%) Rorkes Drift	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Rorkes Drift 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Soundly beaten on all three starts, major improvement required.
8th	3 8th (3) (50/1 -150%) Isthereonemoreinme	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Isthereonemoreinme 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Jumping issues have been evident, little to suggest he can feature.
9th	9 9th (9) (8/1 +68%) Cullig	8 8/1(+68%)	(9) Cullig 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, thirteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 7 months ago. Showed ability in a Galway bumper; this is by far the weakest contest she has competed in.
10th	13 10th (13) (22/1 -83%) Shing Shilla	22 22/1(-83%)	(13) Shing Shilla 22/1, Unreliable individual. Below form seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Clonmel (19.5f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Reluctant to race last twice; has the ability to be a factor but clearly risks involved..
11th	12 11th (12) (33/1 +0%) Light Of Life	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Light Of Life 33/1, Poor hurdler. Unseated rider in novice hurdle (200/1) at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 +18%) Mega Speculator	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Mega Speculator 33/1, Sixth of 9 in hurdle (200/1) at Clonmel (19.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Failed to complete in three points and shown very little under rules so far.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (50/1 -25%) Cullagh West	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Cullagh West 50/1, Last of 6 in bumper at Clonmel (16.8f, good, 100/1) on return 50 days ago. Has shown little in three starts apart from not being straightforward; makes no appeal.

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These are often not the easiest contests to work out and MOYLUSSA may prove the pick having shown some solid enough form. The Jukebox Jury gelding was a well-beaten fifth in a strong contest at Galway last time, but his run here in July would make him a big player. He wasn't beaten far when fourth to Secrecies Of Stone then. Couldntmakeitup ran well for a long way in a winners' bumper at Punchestown last month and he could be a contender now in this grade on his jumping debut. Gavin Cromwell runs the well-bred French Hill and she may do better now in this company.

A poor maiden and FRENCH HILL could be worth chancing starting out for another new yard. She's related to above-average jumpers and won't find many easier openings. Moylussa's best run came here in the summer and he's an obvious player. Couldntmakeitup might also be a player on his hurdles debut.

A sporting selection goes to FINNICKY FILLY who's best effort came over C&D back in May

12:12 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +60%) First Confession	0.909091 10/11(+60%)	(1) First Confession 10/11, Bought for £140,000 after winning sole outing in points and made a highly encouraging hurdling debut when third in 8-runner novice at Cheltenham (19.9f) 4 weeks ago. Open to significant improvement. Point winner; well-beaten 3rd on hurdle debut at Cheltenham but it was a hot race; player.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 -95%) Oak Grove	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(3) Oak Grove 13/2, Expensive purchase after winning his second start in points and he showed promise in 2 bumpers last season. Type to do well over hurdles but this is a tough starting point. Point winner; promise in bumpers; improvement needed but the step up in trip can help.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/4 -36%) Milan Tino	1.5 6/4(-36%)	(4) Milan Tino 6/4, Placed in listed and Grade 2 events at Auteuil earlier in his career and by no means disgraced when third to Sir Gino in a Grade 2 juvenile at Cheltenham in January. Below form both completed starts since, including in Group 3 back at Auteuil last month, but still sets a good standard. May have needed latest run; leading claims on last season's Grade 2 juvenile form.

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MILAN TINO will find this easier than the Grade 3 events he contested in France last month. The son of Milan is still of low mileage and having finished a respectable sixth when sent off favourite for the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen on these shores, could be hard to beat at this level. With both Oak Grove and Marvellous Mick needing to find improvement, the promising First Confession may be the biggest threat to the selection.

FIRST CONFESSION made a highly promising start over hurdles in a field of previous winners at Cheltenham last month and, open to oodles of improvement, he can make his second outing in this sphere a winning one. Milan Tino sets the standard on the pick of his form and is the obvious danger.

Point winner FIRST CONFESSION showed promise in a hot novice hurdle at Cheltenham last month and is taken to score.

12:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/5 +100%) The Bluesman	0.8 4/5(+100%)	(8) The Bluesman 4/5, Expensive recruit from points and made short work of 3 rivals second time up in bumpers here 7 months ago. Has had a breathing operation since and good prospect for hurdling. Course bumper winner who is likely to make his make over hurdles sooner rather than later.
2	15 2nd (15) (50/1 -52%) Western Article	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Western Article 50/1, £20,000 purchase in the spring after finishing second in an Irish point on debut, was sent off at long odds but showed ability switched to hurdling at Exeter (66/1) 4 weeks ago. Shaped well before fading into fourth on last month's hurdle debut at Exeter; e-w claims.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +52%) Prophesea	12 12/1(+52%)	(6) Prophesea 12/1, Successful pointer who made a winning debut under Rules in an Exeter bumper in April. Shaped as if needing the run on hurdles debut for new yard over C&D 3 weeks ago and should improve. Unable to justify good market support when soundly beaten over C&D on stable/hurdle debut.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 -7%) Murphy's Milan	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Murphy's Milan 8/1, Bred to stay well and plenty of promise in Exeter bumper and good C&D novice hurdle 6 months apart. Can surely win races, especially when upped in trip. Made promising hurdle debut when fourth over C&D last month; considered each-way.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 -75%) Seatoit	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Seatoit 7/1, Reached the frame in 2 Irish bumpers at the end of last year and having changed hands for £120,000 in January, shaped as if needing the run at Cheltenham starting out for Kim Bailey (sent off favourite). One to note now hurdling, bred to stay well. Disappointed on recent stable debut but looked very promising in Irish bumpers last year.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 +0%) Far From Over	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Far From Over 33/1, £4,250 3-y-o, Valirann gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to fair 21f hurdle winner Once And Always. Dual point winner, third latest start in May 2023. Work to do on hurdles debut. Dual point winner; has a future under rules but makes hurdle debut after long layoff.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/2 -29%) Espoir Des Forges	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Espoir Des Forges 9/2, Made a very promising start over hurdles in 19f Warwick maidens in the spring, finding only a Willie Mullins-trained rival who'd taken in such races as a Greatwood and Betfair Hurdle too good when last seen. Should go well on return. Placed in pair of 2m3f Warwick maidens in the spring; probably won't be far away.
8th	12 8th (12) (80/1 -300%) English Willow	80 80/1(-300%)	(12) English Willow 80/1, Telescope mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/modest hurdler Little Else. Dam 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner. One to note on debut given pedigree and connections (1 of 2 runners for yard). Out of a fair hurdle/chase winner for these connections; makes her debut here.
9th	10 9th (10) (150/1 -127%) Following Chapter	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Following Chapter 150/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Dam, multiple point winner, sister to fairly useful chaser (barely stayed 3½m) Following Dreams. First foal from a three-time point winner; seems unlikely to meet the standard required.
10th	3 10th (3) (200/1 -400%) Grand Sabre	200 200/1(-400%)	(3) Grand Sabre 200/1, Well held in Newbury bumpers and 2m Sandown novice hurdle. Can only be watched on return. Well beaten on hurdle debut at Sandown in February; moves up from 2m today.
11th	5 11th (5) (40/1 -150%) Nube De Trueno	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Nube De Trueno 40/1, Flemensfirth gelding out of a useful hurdler. Of interest on debut for leading yard. Newcomer; out of a smart Irish hurdler; interesting to see how he fares.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 -33%) Devon Blue	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) Devon Blue 200/1, 17/2, well held in Taunton bumper for Victor Dartnall in February. Tailed off in soft-ground Taunton bumper for Victor Dartnall in February; hurdle debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (250/1 -67%) Bestgetgoing	250 250/1(-67%)	(11) Bestgetgoing 250/1, No show in bumper/novice hurdles. A well-beaten outsider on both hurdling starts this autumn; moves up from 2m today.

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The Bluesman ended last season in bumpers with a dominant display at this venue. Paul Nicholls' charge scored by 14 lengths that day and he must enter calculations on his hurdles bow. However, ESPOIR DES FORGES has hit the frame on both appearances over timber and that experience could prove crucial. Seatoit is another who is making his first appearance over the smaller obstacles and it will be interesting to see if his supporters return after a slightly underwhelming 10th at Cheltenham last month.

THE BLUESMAN won a 4-runner bumper here when last seen in April and looks a good hurdles prospect for Paul Nicholls. He's preferred to Espoir des Forges and Nube de Trueno in a maiden where the betting could be revealing.

The Bluesman is respected but SEATOIT is taken to deliver on promise shown in Irish bumpers last year.

12:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (16/1 -300%) Game Management	16 16/1(-300%)	(5) Game Management 16/1, Fair 1m scorer for Kevin Ryan on the level in September. Possibilities going hurdling now for new stable. 1m winner on Flat for Kevin Ryan; now makes hurdling/stable debut and market should guide.
2	8 2nd (8) (66/1 -65%) Sweet Soul Music	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Sweet Soul Music 66/1, Poor Flat maiden who has shown similar form in a pair of Sedgefield juvenile hurdles this autumn. Lots more is required with visor added. Well held in both hurdle runs this autumn and needs a transformation with visor added.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +49%) Battle Of Omdurman	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(1) Battle Of Omdurman 10/3, Fair maiden on the Flar who made a winning start over hurdles for current yard at Stratford (2m) in July. Matched that form when second under a penalty at Uttoxeter but has run poorly twice since. Something to prove. Stratford winner who had a tough task behind a top juvenile last time; not ruled out.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 -155%) Normandy Legend	14 14/1(-155%)	(7) Normandy Legend 14/1, A fair 1m Flat maiden for James Ferguson. Changed hands for 20,000 gns in July and posted an encouraging third of 5 in Ludlow juvenile hurdle 15 days ago. Considered. Seven-race maiden under both codes and he has a very patchy record; down the list.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (11/8 +31%) Character Testing	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(3) Character Testing 11/8, Fair scorer on the Flat up to 10f for Tom Clover. Left that yard for £9,000 and matched that form over hurdles when second of 6 in juvenile at Warwick 17 days ago. Holds leading form claims. Finished well to go close at Warwick and has leading claims on that form; key player.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (5/2 +62%) Maple	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(6) Maple 5/2, Modest at up to 1m on the Flat for Sir Michael Stoute. New connections acquired him for 11,000 gns in July and he has shown a fair bit in juvenile hurdles at Sedgefield and Wetherby this autumn. In the mix. Some promise over hurdles so far but he needs improvement here.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (22/1 -83%) Alfie Boy	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Alfie Boy 22/1, A fair 7f winner on the Flat who comes here fit and needs considering starting out in this sphere. Sole Flat win was over 7f and not sure he'll have the stamina for hurdling; best watched.

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CHARACTER TESTING produced his best effort over hurdles when hitting the woodwork at Warwick earlier in the month and that form reads well in the context of this race. Tom Ellis' three-year-old might not need to improve in order to get off the mark. Battle Of Omdurman finished a well-beaten fourth at Wincanton last month but it would be no surprise to see him get involved in this weak event. Maple completes the shortlist.

CHARACTER TESTING possesses the best form on show so this fair Flat winner is taken to open his account in this sphere. Normandy Legend and Maple are the dangers.

The vote goes to CHARACTER TESTING, who has leading claims on his close call at Warwick two weeks ago and is open to more progress.

12:40 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:47 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (15/2 -88%) Irish Impulse	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(12) Irish Impulse 15/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 15-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (20.8f, good to soft, 20/1) 15 days ago, cosily. Good chance if in the same sort of form back over hurdles. Back over flights and the drop in trip looks like a negative but respected nonetheless.
2	18 2nd (18) (10/1 +0%) Duffys Hodey	10 10/1(+0%)	(18) Duffys Hodey 10/1, Good fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 7 months ago. Respectable efforts in a pair of handicap hurdles at Clonmel and Cork in the spring.
3	14 3rd (14) (40/1 +39%) Wardens Whisper	40 40/1(+39%)	(14) Wardens Whisper 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft, 80/1) 34 days ago. Showed nothing in four maiden hurdles and one handicap at big odds; makes no appeal.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +20%) Moudan	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Moudan 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 6 months ago. A solid run at Gowran on second start in March but disappointing twice since; best watched.
5th	17 5th (17) (4/1 +11%) Sceptred Isle	4 4/1(+11%)	(17) Sceptred Isle 4/1, 25/1, very good third of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, heavy) 33 days ago. Switches to hurdles and on a tempting mark. Chucked in here if able to run to anything like her Flat form and the more rain the better.
6th	13 6th (13) (40/1 -100%) My Good Pal	40 40/1(-100%)	(13) My Good Pal 40/1, No form in bumpers/over hurdles for Brian Mortell. 150/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 13 months ago. Not without interest starting out for new yard and a market move would be significant. With a top yard now but best watched after 13 months off and considering his form.
7th	5 7th (5) (16/1 -113%) Mahlers Cove	16 16/1(-113%)	(5) Mahlers Cove 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap chase (16/5) at Limerick (17.7f, good) 6 months ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Consistent over hurdles and fences last spring; likely to come on for whatever he does.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -129%) Shantou Princess	16 16/1(-129%)	(1) Shantou Princess 16/1, Third of 7 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, good to soft, 11/2) 29 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer now. Third in a Clonmel maiden hurdle last month; handicapper has not taken many chances.
9th	20 9th (20) (15/2 +25%) Toon Town	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(20) Toon Town 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Wexford in May. 7/1, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (18f, soft) 55 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve; landed a Wexford handicap hurdle in May and respectable efforts twice since.
10th	7 10th (7) (20/1 -25%) Not Before Time	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Not Before Time 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 11 months. Blinkers on 1st time. Retains potential. Well beaten on her handicap debut at Fairyhouse last December but absent since.
11th	10 11th (10) (40/1 +0%) Lummi Island	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Lummi Island 40/1, 16/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.3f, soft) 28 days ago. Well beaten on his return at Sligo last month; others preferred.
12th	19 12th (19) (33/1 +50%) Make No Plans	33 33/1(+50%)	(19) Make No Plans 33/1, Little form. Tailed off at Punchestown in June on only previous handicap attempt.
13th	3 13th (3) (11/1 -22%) Silent Flight	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Silent Flight 11/1, 7/1, fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 43 days ago. Back over flights after running in a handicap chase at Tramore; more rain will suit.
14th	9 14th (9) (17/2 +74%) Fear The Deere	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(9) Fear The Deere 17/2, Good thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, good to soft, 40/1) 74 days ago. Yet to threaten and well held from 2lb higher at Galway in September.
15th	4 15th (4) (12/1 -20%) Handsworth	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Handsworth 12/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser. Off 19 months and suspect he'll need this returning over hurdles. 28lb lower over hurdles but winless in this sphere; returning from 19 months off.
16th	11 16th (11) (12/1 -20%) Go Gill Go	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Go Gill Go 12/1, One win from 27 NH runs. 13/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 7 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can go well again. Off since April; new headgear combination tried here and seems to handle any ground.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 +10%) Boston Bongo	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Boston Bongo 9/1, Second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 12/1) 7 months ago, just failing. Respected on return. Rallying second at Limerick in April having forced the pace; major chance if fit enough.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (16/1 +20%) Joeswayornoway	16 16/1(+20%)	(15) Joeswayornoway 16/1, Unreliable sort. Two wins from 45 NH runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Visor back on. Ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (50/1 +0%) Grivei	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Grivei 50/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (50/1) at Galway (22.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 26 days ago. Back down in trip. Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since.

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SCEPTRED ISLE is interesting here on her return to jumping. The Cityscape mare had a good campaign on the Flat this year for George Kingston, winning twice, and handles soft ground. She was a cosy winner at this venue back in late May in testing conditions and could be nicely treated back over timber having been an improver on the level. Irish Impulse came good over fences at Clonmel just over two weeks ago and switches back to hurdles off a 6lb lower mark. Mahlers Cove was knocking on the door earlier in the year and could be place material on his return.

IRISH IMPULSE proved a totally different proposition in a first-time tongue strap when running out an easy winner of a Clonmel handicap chase a fortnight ago and can follow up if the headgear works as well back over hurdles. Go Gill Go is a player, while Gavin Cromwell's pair Shantou Princess and My Good Pal, for whom market support would be very significant, also need respecting.

After the progress she showed on the Flat this year, SCEPTRED ISLE (nap) could hardly be better handicapped and she really should win

12:47 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +75%) Bucksy Des Epeires	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(5) Bucksy Des Epeires 7/2, Fairly useful handicap hurdler who made a successful return at Lingfield a year ago. Good second at Ludlow when last seen and very much the type to do better over fences, though this might be a tough starting point. 5yo who is from a good French chasing family and could improve for fences; one to consider.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +44%) Rare Edition	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(2) Rare Edition 5/2, Continued his good record fresh when making successful start over fences in 2m Uttoxeter novice on return 7 weeks ago. Switches to handicaps up in trip now and more to come. Won on last month's chase debut at Uttoxeter; could have more to offer over fences; chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/8 +61%) Bad	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(4) Bad 11/8, Fairly useful handicap hurdler, sometimes a weak finisher but often running well here. Produced a promising first effort over fences over C&D 3 weeks ago, making the winner work. Up 3 lb and should improve. 0-9 in Britain but may have bumped into smart prospect when second over C&D on chase debut.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +33%) Riskintheground	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Riskintheground 6/1, Much improved over fences since dropped back in trip, bagging his fourth success at Bangor in September. Found 25f in the Badger Beer handicap too much a fortnight ago and this is a bit easier. 4 chase wins this term; failed to stay 3m in Badger Beer; could put experience to good use.

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A Grade 2 winner over hurdles at Cheltenham before possibly running too keenly in the Albert Bartlett at the Festival in March, GIDLEIGH PARK carries huge potential now he switches to fences and Harry Fry's smart prospect can make a big impact here. Bad has to be feared after his promising C&D second, while Rare Edition and Bucksy Des Epeires are also unexposed in this discipline and betting support would be noteworthy.

GIDLEIGH PARK is one of the most exciting chase prospects in the UK and can make a successful start over fences off what might be a very lenient mark. It could be close for the forecast, with Bad, given his good Ascot record, narrowly preferred.

An intriguing little race and a case can be made for all of them. BAD was a clear second over C&D on chase debut and can go one better.

12:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -33%) Ryan's Rocket	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Ryan's Rocket 4/1, £110,000 Irish point winner who has made a very bright start over hurdles, winning novices around 2m at Taunton and Kempton in the spring. Disappointed when fourth in Grade 2 Persian War here on return last month but he remains a good prospect now chasing/stepping back in trip. Won Irish point in 2022 and two 2m novice hurdles in the spring; handicap/chase debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 -6%) Lucky Lugger	9 9/1(-6%)	(7) Lucky Lugger 9/1, Standout effort over hurdles came when third in a C&D maiden in April. Easy to back, ran well on first try chasing when second of 5 in C&D novices' handicap 16 days ago, clear of remainder. Feasible to think he can do better again in this sphere. Improved on very modest form when 2nd in a C&D novice handicap chase latest; can improve.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 -29%) Western General	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Western General 9/2, Hurdles winner who confirmed previous chase promise and more following wind op/6 months off when readily taking 7-runner Newton Abbot handicap (16.3f) 23 days ago. This undoubtedly rates tougher but he remains with potential to progress further in this sphere. Won in good style at Newton Abbot back from break; 8lb higher mark may not be excessive.
4	3 4th (3) (7/2 +22%) Hasthing	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Hasthing 7/2, Smart in bumpers and bright start over hurdles last winter, winning first 2 starts in novice company. Well backed, could only manage sixth in EBF Final on handicap debut at Sandown (19.8f) in March but overall profile suggests he's one to be interested in now chasing on return. Won two hurdles at 2m4f last winter; 2m a minimum but has handicap potential now chasing.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/4 +21%) Just Over Land	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Just Over Land 11/4, Consistent sort over hurdles last season and bright start in this sphere after 6 months off when second of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (2m) 6 weeks ago. Likely improver with that under his belt and he looks sure to give another good account. Hurdle winner who took well to fences when 2nd at Ffos Las (2m); can achieve more.
6th	5 6th (5) (25/1 -39%) Gris Majeur	25 25/1(-39%)	(5) Gris Majeur 25/1, Point/bumper winner who capitalised on falling mark when registering a third career success over hurdles at Hereford (21.7f) in October. Not in same form when fourth at Warwick 17 days ago and this looks a hot enough chase introduction. Irish point winner; three 2m5f hurdle wins; lesser effort latest; chase debut back at 2m.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -100%) Jackpot Cash	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Jackpot Cash 28/1, Cokoriko gelding. Not without promise in 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles, equipped with a first-time hood when fourth of 13 in a Southwell maiden (15.8f) back in May. Interesting connections make a quick switch to chasing for handicap debut and the betting should guide. In the frame in 3 of 4 hurdles; first handicap/chase; likely that easier options await.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 -60%) Rangatira Jack	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Rangatira Jack 40/1, Fair form without tasting success in novice/maiden hurdles last season. Well-beaten on return in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) 26 days ago and others more persuasive now attentions switch to larger obstacles. Showed ability in maiden hurdles; well held latest; tricky start to handicap/chase career.

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Although disappointing when finishing a well-beaten fourth in the Persian War here last month, RYAN'S ROCKET appeared too keen for the extended 2m3f distance. The six-year-old previously completed a double over hurdles, which worked out well, and a mark of 121 on his chase debut could prove fruitful, more so reverting to 2m. Western General warrants respect racing off 8lb higher than his victory at Newton Abbot 23 days ago and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Just Over Land.

An interesting novices' handicap chase with a host boasting potential. RYAN'S ROCKET ran below his previous hurdles best in a Grade 2 here in October but he'd previously looked a good prospect when twice successful in the spring and, as a former point winner, he could yet get back on the up now chasing. Just Over Land, Western General and another chase debutant Hasthing are others well worthy of consideration.

Western General looked good at Newton Abbot but it's worth chancing HASTHING to make a winning start to his chase career.

13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 +20%) Imperial Rule	1.1 11/10(+20%)	(3) Imperial Rule 11/10, Much improved sent chasing/handicapping when scoring impressively at Perth in May and left a couple of dismal efforts behind after 4 months off when doubling his tally at Sedgefield (19.3f, good) recently, forging clear after leading last. Remains lightly raced so can follow up from 6 lb higher. Made it 2-4 over fences when scoring at Sedgefield and he's respected off 6lb higher.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/11 +44%) Suitably Surprised	0.909091 10/11(+44%)	(5) Suitably Surprised 10/11, Improver in handicaps, landing a conditional jockeys' race at Sedgefield (17f, good) last week before following up at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Was a runner-up on her last start in Irish points so every chance she will continue her progress now sent chasing. Won over hurdles last twice and is on same mark as last time; big player on chase debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (40/1 +20%) Pure Surf	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Pure Surf 40/1, Twice successful over hurdles for Iain Jardine but big prices and no impact all 4 starts under Rules for present yard. Returns in a change of headgear and tough to see her getting involved. Has generally struggled in points and handicap chases this year; lots to prove.
4	2 4th (2) (18/1 +45%) Hazard Collonges	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Hazard Collonges 18/1, Would have every chance if reproducing something akin to 2022 form for Alan King but ran poorly in a hunter chase in March. Failed to complete in a couple of points since and was well held on his debut for another new yard at Huntingdon (19.9f, good) recently. Longstanding maiden who has struggled in the last 24 months and can only be watched..

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Suitably Surprised successfully completed a double over 2m at Leicester four days ago and should mount a bold bid. However, she will need to transfer that form to fences and IMPERIAL RULE gets the nod as a result. Rebecca Menzies' seven-year-old regained the winning thread in smart style in a stronger event than this at Sedgefield last time and a 6lb rise might be lenient. Just Gino is the pick of the remainder.

IMPERIAL RULE was a poignant winner at Sedgefield earlier in the month and Rebecca Menzies' 7-y-o gets the verdict to follow up with not many miles on the clock at the expense of progressive hurdler Suitably Surprised, who made it 2 wins in 4 days at Leicester on Monday and can continue her good work switched to the larger obstacles. Just Gino is starting to look a disappointment considering his cost but can fill out third here.

Hat-trick seeker Suitably Surprised is respected on her chase debut but preference is for IMPERIAL RULE, who is 2-4 in this sphere.

13:15 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:22 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (1/1 +70%) Taponthego	1 1/1(+70%)	(14) Taponthego 1/1, Promising sort. 9/5, second of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.5f, heavy) 26 days ago. Up in trip with improvement to come. Step up in trip will suit and probably the softer ground too; should be thereabouts.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/4 +83%) Mclaurey	2.75 11/4(+83%)	(11) Mclaurey 11/4, Hooded, fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (15/2) at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) 7 months ago. Should progress. Market drifter when well beaten in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in March; may well do better.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 -27%) Gorvitho	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(7) Gorvitho 7/2, Fair form only run on the Flat in France. Makes GB/IRE jumps debut after 23 months off. Got to be respected. Champion stable yet to fire fully this autumn but this one is obviously respected.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 +20%) Coumeenoole	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Coumeenoole 16/1, 15/8, third of 12 in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good) 48 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. May well do better. Third at Gowran; likely capable of better but his prowess on soft ground is an unknown.
5th	10 5th (10) (125/1 -525%) Lady Of The Locke	125 125/1(-525%)	(10) Lady Of The Locke 125/1, Fair bumper winner. Third of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 10/3) on hurdles bow 7 months ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Steps up in trip and likely a nice mare for the rest of this season; watch market moves.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -65%) Healdsburg	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Healdsburg 66/1, 125/1, second of 7 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (22.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Down Royal runner-up could outrun his likely odds but others look much more likely here.
7th	13 7th (13) (200/1 -33%) Roc My Haarth	200 200/1(-33%)	(13) Roc My Haarth 200/1, 80/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Should do better over a trip like this but likely to fare much better when he gets a mark.
8th	22 8th (22) (66/1 -32%) Southgate Avenue	66 66/1(-32%)	(22) Southgate Avenue 66/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler/chaser Secret Cargo, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Duffys Getaway. Dam unraced. RESERVE. Second reserve; bred to stay well and probably best watched this time.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 -14%) Mic Drop	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Mic Drop 16/1, Won 10-runner bumper at Clonmel (16.2f, good to soft, 7/2) 15 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Makes hurdles debut. Back up in trip. Gives upwards of 8lb to all bar two of these and that puts him up against it.
10th	21 10th (21) (200/1 -33%) Carricktriss	200 200/1(-33%)	(21) Carricktriss 200/1, Tongue strap on, pulled up in novice hurdle at Sligo (20.3f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 28 days ago, behind when pulled up before straight. RESERVE. First reserve; pulled up in a point-to-point and a maiden hurdle; little appeal.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 0%) Gringo D'ainay	50 50/1(0%)	(8) Gringo D'ainay 50/1, Fair maiden hurdler. 7/2, good third of 14 in handicap at Wexford (16f, good to soft) in March 2023. Not seen since and might need this. 628-day absence to overcome; close third in a 2m Wexford handicap hurdle when last seen.
12th	19 12th (19) (50/1 +38%) Westernersunrise	50 50/1(+38%)	(19) Westernersunrise 50/1, Third of 9 in novice hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Did best in a 3m1f maiden hurdle at Sligo last month; more needed here though.
13th	16 13th (16) (200/1 -203%) Gather Yourself	200 200/1(-203%)	(16) Gather Yourself 200/1, Poor hurdler. 50/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 25 days ago. Up in trip. A bit disappointing over hurdles although has had some excuses; hard to fancy here.
14th	6 14th (6) (200/1 -100%) Drumcliff Bay	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Drumcliff Bay 200/1, 10/1, fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Off 495 days and tailed off at Sligo last month; makes no appeal in this company.
15th	4 15th (4) (200/1 -33%) Choose Your Answer	200 200/1(-33%)	(4) Choose Your Answer 200/1, Well Chosen gelding. Half-brother to modest chaser Gotaway. Dam, pulled up sole start in points, sister to a point winner. Stoutly bred newcomer and likely to improve for whatever he does here.
16th	18 16th (18) (200/1 -33%) Kyle Valley	200 200/1(-33%)	(18) Kyle Valley 200/1, 40/1, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Down the field in a Cork bumper on his stable debut and unlikely to trouble the judge.
17th	20 17th (20) (150/1 -50%) Clonclough Lady	150 150/1(-50%)	(20) Clonclough Lady 150/1, Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft) 7 months ago, not knocked about. Well beaten in a pair of Naas maiden hurdles in the spring; qualifies for mark after this.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 -193%) Jazz De Cotte	5.5 11/2(-193%)	(2) Jazz De Cotte 11/2, 9/2, won 11-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Exciting hurdles prospect up in trip. Ayr bumper winner looks a staying type but faces a tough task at the weights here.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (200/1 -100%) Kilcrea Castle	200 200/1(-100%)	(17) Kilcrea Castle 200/1, 66/1, ninth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 7 months ago. Up in trip. Showed some ability on debut; infinitely more needed though after eight months off.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (300/1 -20%) Pharney Soldier	300 300/1(-20%)	(12) Pharney Soldier 300/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 200/1) 8 months ago. Huge prices and has shown nothing in two hurdle starts.

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It looked like a decent bumper that JAZZ DE COTTE won in Ayr back in April and he may be able to make a winning start over hurdles, despite giving weight away to a couple of principal rivals. The French-bred beat previous winner Thistle Be The One then and the third horse, Califet En Vol, was an impressive winner over hurdles at Kempton recently. The Willie Mullins-trained Gorvitho is obviously one to note on his Irish debut. The No Risk At All gelding was runner-up on his sole start on the level in France. Taponthego ran well when chasing home Fleur In The Park at Wexford and is another for the shortlist.

JAZZ DE COTTE is an exciting hurdling prospect and can make a winning start. Taponthego was a promising second at Wexford and seems sure to improve up in trip. Ballysax Hank should be winning races over hurdles before long, while Gorvitho is an obvious contender on debut for Willie Mullins.

Preference is for TAPONTHEGO, a good second to a decent horse at Wexford, with the extra trip and possibly the softer ground a plus

13:22 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/6 +56%) Celtic Dino	0.666667 4/6(+56%)	(1) Celtic Dino 4/6, Dual bumper winner who made the perfect start in this sphere when winning 8-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f) 5 weeks ago, making all and jumping better as race wore on. Up to making his mark in this stronger company on that evidence. Two-time bumper winner; won easily on hurdle debut and he's a leading candidate today.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -50%) Wade Out	5 5/1(-50%)	(4) Wade Out 5/1, Won sole point and, having scored on bumper debut at Market Rasen (16.6f) in March, he maintained his 100% record in 10-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f) on hurdles bow 35 days ago, well on top finish. Sure to progress. Made it 3-3 when winning on hurdle debut and form has been franked by the runner-up.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/3 -52%) Joyeuse	3.333333 10/3(-52%)	(6) Joyeuse 10/3, A half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Epatante who landed a French maiden bumper in 2022. Changed hands for €235,000 thereafter and made light of 15-month absence when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f) in January. Exciting prospect for this campaign. Won maiden hurdle at Taunton in January and that form has worked out very well.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +12%) Nothing To Sea	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(2) Nothing To Sea 15/2, Progressive 2-time winner on Flat for Ralph Beckett (stays 2m). Perfect start sent hurdling for new yard with hood/tongue tie fitted, landing 4-y-o event at Compiegne (17.9f, heavy) in October. Good prospect with progress anticipated. Very useful in light Flat career and 1-1 over hurdles; could be up to this tougher task.
5th	7 5th (7) (250/1 -213%) Kenmya	250 250/1(-213%)	(7) Kenmya 250/1, A fair 5-time winner on Flat in France (stays 10f) but easy to back and offered little after 15 months off when ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on yard debut 21 days ago. Stable look to hold much stronger claims with Royal Infantry. Five-time French Flat winner but at ordinary level; tailed off on recent hurdle debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (300/1 -140%) Kingston Bresil	300 300/1(-140%)	(5) Kingston Bresil 300/1, Not without promise in pair of bumpers but didn't offer much short-term promise (on back of wind surgery) when fifth of 6 in a C&D novice on hurdles bow 3 weeks ago. Pitched in to a hot heat here and he's best watched. Runner-up on debut in point-to-point bumper in May but opposable on his rules form.

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The 14-length success posted by CELTIC DINO on his hurdles debut at Wincanton last month suggests the Sam Thomas-trained gelding has the potential to significantly build on the promise he showed by winning two of his three starts in bumpers. With Nothing To Sea, Wade Out and Joyeuse also picking up penalties, this should be an informative event, with the last-named of that trio feared most after making a successful start to her UK career at Taunton back in January.

Nicky Henderson has farmed this race in recent seasons, and he looks to hold prime claims once more with 5-y-o JOYEUSE. A half-sister to connections' smart performer Epatante, she looked a good prospect herself when winning on stable debut at Chepstow back in January and very much appeals as the type to rate significantly higher this term. Celtic Dino may well emerge as the chief danger.

Two-time bumper winner CELTIC DINO made an excellent impression when winning easily on last month's hurdle debut at Wincanton.

13:30 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (3/1 -50%) The Winslow Boy	3 3/1(-50%)	(10) The Winslow Boy 3/1, Has shown promise in a bumper over hurdles, matching the better of his efforts from last season after 7 months off when third of 11 in novice at Worcester (16f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago. Handicaps over further after this likely to be more suitable. Improved form when 3rd at Worcester to two who have advertised the form since; considered.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/10 +32%) Byzantium	1.1 11/10(+32%)	(4) Byzantium 11/10, Won on his only Flat start in France in autumn 2023 and having joined a top yard, moved into the race encouragingly only to be outstayed when second of 13 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) back in March. Open to improvement, he could take some stopping if ready to roll (had a wind op). Won over 1m5f in France; surprisingly turned over on hurdle debut; had wind op since.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 +17%) Shade Of Winter	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Shade Of Winter 10/1, Finished last of 2 finishers in an Irish point and looked green on his Rules debut when second of 4 in bumper at this C&D (soft) in April. Hood goes on for hurdling debut and market should guide expectations. Clear evidence of ability on bumper debut here in April; can do better; hooded this time.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +0%) Windsurfer	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Windsurfer 3/1, Signs of ability both starts in bumpers and confirmed promise of hurdling debut as he got off the mark 5 months later in 8-runner novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago, making all. Carries a penalty and every chance he will step forward again. Improved form to win 2m novice at Uttoxeter; penalised but can do better yet.
5th	15 5th (15) (9/1 +36%) Tillaway	9 9/1(+36%)	(15) Tillaway 9/1, Stepped up from debut when third of 11 in bumper at Wexford in May. Failed to improve tried hooded on her first outing since leaving S. Michael Millar at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago and attentions are now switched to hurdles. Promising in the 2nd of two Irish bumpers; likely prospect for hurdles at some stage.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 +0%) As Fast As Wind	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) As Fast As Wind 50/1, Fair maiden at best on the Flat in Ireland (stays 1½m) and caught the eye making late gains from an impossible position sent hurdling after 8 weeks off at Exeter last month. Failed to repeat that fitted with a hood 17 days later and others look far more obvious. Had Flat ability in Ireland during 2023; hinted at ability in two hurdle runs for new yard.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -127%) V Power	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) V Power 150/1, Fair on the Flat (stays 1¾m) but has run well below that level on both recent hurdles starts. Fair Flat maiden (RPR 74); very modest in two hurdle runs; handicaps more realistic.
8th	13 8th (13) (200/1 -100%) Ballyhiho	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Ballyhiho 200/1, Placed on 2 of 4 starts in Irish points but has made an unpromising start to career under Rules, showing nothing in novice/maiden hurdle last month. Placed in 2 Irish points; down the field in both hurdles; ordinary handicaps soon.
9th	2 9th (2) (150/1 -50%) As Good As Can Be	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) As Good As Can Be 150/1, Milan gelding who hails from a good family but looks limited on early evidence, tailed-off ninth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good) 5 months ago. Best watched on hurdling debut. Modest form in Irish points and way back on bumper debut (100-1) for this yard.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Atlantic Power	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Atlantic Power 200/1, Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points but tailed off in bumper/maiden hurdle in recent weeks. Can only be watched. Not beaten far in sole completion in Irish points; modest bumper/hurdle form in Britain.
10th	14 10th (14) (250/1 -150%) Bellever Tor	250 250/1(-150%)	(14) Bellever Tor 250/1, Showed nothing when tailed off in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on debut earlier in the month. Little expected on C&D hurdle debut and she finished remote; early days yet.

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Byzantium is entitled to build on last season's hurdles bow when runner-up at Taunton, but that maiden contest hasn't worked out as hoped and the four-year-old may be worth taking on. Although penalised for his breakthrough victory at Uttoxeter 35 days ago, the Ben Case-trained WINDSURFER is entitled to build on that return to action and he looks capable of following up. The Winslow Boy arrives on the back of a respectable third at Worcester and he shouldn't be far away.

A big field but plenty of deadwood in this novice, BYZANTIUM selected to build on his hurdling debut second at Taunton back in the spring having had a breathing operation prior to his return. Windsurfer opened his account 5 months on from his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter recently, so he heads up the dangers carrying a penalty, with Diskatek and The Winslow Boy taken to fight out minor honours.

Only a few of these are likely to play a part and BYZANTIUM deserves the chance to put right a disappointing defeat on his hurdle debut.

13:40 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/4 +36%) Duke Of Luckley	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(2) Duke Of Luckley 7/4, Finished runner-up in pair of Worcester handicaps and, after 3 months off, landed a weak 5-runner handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f) 4 weeks ago, forcing pace and quickening clear from 2 out. May find things tougher from this career-high mark, however. Back up in trip. Was as good as ever when making all at Southwell and he's respected back up in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +55%) Peejaybee	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(1) Peejaybee 9/4, Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when accounting for 6 rivals at Perth (2½m, soft) in September. Seemed to find the test inadequate when keeping on third at Carlisle (20f) 4 weeks ago but he's evidently in rude health. Two chase wins this year and was good third in big field at Carlisle latest; respected.
3	8 3rd (8) (10/3 +58%) Ribeye	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(8) Ribeye 10/3, Dual chase winner who stepped up on his reappearance run at Hexham, when 6 lengths third of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f) 3 weeks ago. Merits a second look operating just 1 lb above the mark he last tasted success from. Hard to predict but he ran well at 2m7f last time and has claims if he can back that up.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 -57%) Dreams Of Home	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Dreams Of Home 22/1, Largely struggled for Donald McCain last season and a change of stable/switch back to hurdling has failed to spark a revival this autumn. Given a big chance by the assessor returned to chasing with cheekpieces now enlisted and his stable have been amongst the winners. On reduced mark back over fences but he has plenty to prove back up in trip; headgear on.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (6/1 +40%) Mount Gallion	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Mount Gallion 6/1, Lightly raced in points and fair form when making breakthrough over hurdles in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) in March. Below that level on 2 of his 3 starts since but interesting if the market spoke in his favour now attentions switch to chasing. Hurdle winner who is still lightly raced and has claims if he takes to this new discipline.

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PEEJAYBEE lost little in defeat when third in a competitive 15-runner handicap at Carlisle last month. A 1lb drop in the ratings could prove to be lenient and a third victory over fences could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from the Martin Keighley-trained Duke Of Luckley, who returned from a 90-day break to score at Southwell in October. Ribeye and Dream Jet also have the form to figure.

HIGH MOON has eased in the weights and hinted firmly at a revival after 5 months off when fifth at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. Entitled to be sharper now and with his yard firmly amongst the winners, he could be worth siding with to build on that effort here. Ribeye at the foot of the weights and Hexham-scorer Dream Jet head up the dangers.

Several have possiblities but the vote goes to DUKE OF LUCKLEY (nap), who was as good as ever wehen making all at Southwell last month.

13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:57 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (11/2 -38%) Shraheen	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(11) Shraheen 11/2, 11/2, first past post in 14-runner handicap at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 11/2) 173 days ago (subsequently disqualified due to presence of prohibited substance). Can gain compensation back up in trip. Disqualified Kilbeggan winner runs off same mark after near six months break; big chance.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/5 +29%) The Nagger Reidy	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(9) The Nagger Reidy 16/5, Improved when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (18f, soft, backed and 10/1) on return 55 days ago, going clear. Open to further progress and leading claims here. Handicap debut winner at Listowel; 8lb rise for that but remains very much of interest.
3	17 3rd (17) (66/1 +0%) Donegal Danny	66 66/1(+0%)	(17) Donegal Danny 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, fourteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, good to soft, 125/1) 33 days ago. Never sighted when tailed off on handicap debut in first-time hood last month at Limerick.
4	8 4th (8) (3/1 +57%) Mickie Angel	3 3/1(+57%)	(8) Mickie Angel 3/1, Well-beaten eighth of 15 to Toor Khov in novice hurdle (9/1) at this course (24f, good to soft) 6 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Could do better. Absent since May so market may prove best guide on yard/handicap debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 +0%) Empire Succes	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Empire Succes 11/2, 4/1, won 10-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 26 days ago, always holding on. Makes handicap hurdle debut and could progress. Wexford maiden winner could have more to offer on handicap debut if cleaning up jumping.
6th	16 6th (16) (16/1 -78%) Lough Nigara	16 16/1(-78%)	(16) Lough Nigara 16/1, Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (9/4) at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 7 months ago, finding less than looked likely. Beaten favourite last twice but claims if forward enough after a break.
7th	13 7th (13) (14/1 -65%) On Your Way	14 14/1(-65%)	(13) On Your Way 14/1, Fell in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago, headway when fell 5 out. Easy in market when halfway faller on recent handicap debut at Cork; worth a market check.
8th	6 8th (6) (18/1 -50%) Our Boy Rocky	18 18/1(-50%)	(6) Our Boy Rocky 18/1, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in February. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 12/1) 7 months ago. Absent since Easter so may just need this on second handicap attempt.
9th	15 9th (15) (20/1 +0%) Diamond Duke	20 20/1(+0%)	(15) Diamond Duke 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.4f, good) 127 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. F. Morris. Never counted after hampered at start on handicap debut; remains unexposed for new yard.
14	14 \|S\| (14) (50/1 -52%) True Light	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) True Light 50/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Galway (16.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Bumper winner for W P Mullins; not an obvious one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.
10th	1 10th (1) (33/1 +0%) Summer Melody	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Summer Melody 33/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Soon beaten on last month's Galway comeback; remains opposable.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -40%) Dream Shaper	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Dream Shaper 28/1, Below form fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Galway run in September okay but not so good since and others look more progressive.
12th	12 12th (12) (22/1 -10%) Kobalt St Georges	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Kobalt St Georges 22/1, 50/1, below form eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 53 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Unexposed 4yo entering handicaps; return to softer ground to suit.
13th	3 13th (3) (13/2 +19%) Mexican Moonshine	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Mexican Moonshine 13/2, Off the mark at Roscommon in September. 22/1, 23½ lengths fifth of 8 to World of Fortunes in listed hurdle at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Maiden winner at this trip may have more to offer now entering handicaps.
14th	7 14th (7) (33/1 0%) Jokers 'n' Clowns	33 33/1(0%)	(7) Jokers 'n' Clowns 33/1, 16/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Improvement needed. Didn't jump well when last seen; best watched here on return and handicap debut.

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There looks to be more to come from THE NAGGER REIDY, who scored on his handicap debut at Listowel in late September. The Kayf Tara gelding asserted in good style on the run-in and was value for a bit more than his winning margin. Going up again in trip now could bring further improvement. Empire Succes was well backed when winning his maiden hurdle at Wexford late last month. He has been given a mark of 109 and it will be interesting to see how he fares against older horses. Mexican Moonshine takes a drop in class after running in a couple of good novice races and looks on a competitive mark.

SHRAHEEN goes off the same mark as when first past the post in a Kilbeggan handicap in June and can gain compensation. The Nagger Reidy landed a few bets when improving to take a Listowel handicap on his return and should go well again. Empire Succes is another last-time-out winner to keep on side.

Absent since being disqualified after winning at Kilbeggan in June, SHRAHEEN makes plenty of appeal on return off the same mark

13:57 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (10/3 +52%) Gemirande	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(7) Gemirande 10/3, Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Better for return when fifth of 16 in Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival in March but proved to be a disappointment in Grade 2 Silver Trophy there the following month. Handicapper drops him 3 lb ahead of this return so folly to ignore. Has dropped to an attractive mark and trainer has won three of the last nine runnings.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 +13%) Nocte Volatus	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Nocte Volatus 7/1, Took advantage of a drop in the weights to score for the first time in over 2 years at Uttoxeter in May and picked up where he left off when last seen 6 months earlier to score at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month. 5 lb higher but should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Rejuvenated 9yo who has won his last two and could play another leading role.
3	2 3rd (2) (17/2 -183%) Terresita	8.5 17/2(-183%)	(2) Terresita 17/2, Improved switched to fences last season, likely to have recorded a third success had she not fallen 2 out at Sandown final start. Made amends when taking the scalp of Galia Des Liteaux in listed company at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) on return and is capable of better still. Listed mares' win at Carlisle on comeback; handicapper has reacted but she's progressive.
4	8 4th (8) (11/4 +69%) Sageburg County	2.75 11/4(+69%)	(8) Sageburg County 11/4, Three-time winner over fences last season, including at Chepstow in April. Ran poorly at Uttoxeter following month but saw things out better than is often the case when 5½ lengths third of 14 to Nocte Volatus on return at Chepstow last month. That will have blown away any cobwebs, too. Returned from break with solid third at Chepstow and could build on that run.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +23%) Mylesfromwicklow	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Mylesfromwicklow 5/1, Has taken his form up a notch this season, putting up just about a career best when second of 6 at Market Rasen (21.4f) last month. Unsuited by a change of tactics when sixth of 10 at this course (23.8f, good) just under 3 weeks ago and it's likely he's still in good nick. Soundly beaten over 3m here latest but better known for exploits over this sort of trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -69%) Corrigeen Rock	11 11/1(-69%)	(1) Corrigeen Rock 11/1, Thoroughly likeable sort who is building a fine strike-rate over fences taking his record in this sphere to 5-11 when landing a big pot at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) when last seen in February. Clearly goes well fresh (won on return last season) so demands considerable respect. Lofty mark to defy on reappearance but he's progressive and an impressive 5-11 over fences.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (13/2 +28%) Persian Time	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(3) Persian Time 13/2, Won 2 of his first 4 starts over fences last season, doubling his tally when rallying at Kempton in March. However, well below that level on his final 2 starts of the campaign and showed little spark on reappearance back at Kempton (18f, good to soft) last month. Well beaten on comeback but may have needed it; has 2-3 record here; capable of bold show.

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TERRESITA enjoyed a productive campaign last term and looked the likely winner when coming down two from home in a hot Sandown handicap. Lucy Wadham's progressive mare made amends in a Listed event on her return to action at Carlisle and appears the one to be with, despite her career-high mark. Nocte Volatus arrives in search of a hat-trick and must enter calculations off 5lb higher than for his game Chepstow victory. Persian Time is better than he showed over 2m2f at Kempton and he merits respect.

Cases can be made for several of these but it could pay to side with GEMIRANDE, who ended last season with a bit of a whimper but has slipped back to a potentially good mark as a result and his yard has twice won this in recent years with horses returning from a break. Corrigeen Rock took his form up a notch when landing a big pot at Musselburgh back in February, so he heads up the dangers on reappearance, with Terresita and Nocte Volatus both fancied to go well, too.

Venetia Williams has a good record in this race and the attractively handicapped GEMIRANDE is the selection on his reappearance.

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 +59%) Range	1.375 11/8(+59%)	(1) Range 11/8, Won novice at this course on second of 4 starts over hurdles last season. After 8 months off, was in process of showing improved form when fell 5 out in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) on chasing debut, yet to be asked for effort at time. Enters calculations. Fell on last month's chase/handicap debut but was a promising novice hurdler last season.
2	8 2nd (8) (15/2 +38%) Enjoy Your Life	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(8) Enjoy Your Life 15/2, Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser who bounced back to best when recording second win for current yard in 4-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, soft) in February. Excuses final 2 outings, failing to stay when last seen in April, so he's not ruled out. Dual chase winner last season, latterly off this mark; player if tuned up after break.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 +38%) Bashers Reflection	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(3) Bashers Reflection 15/2, Improved hurdler last season, scoring at Wetherby and, in first-time cheekpieces, beaten less than 3 lengths when ninth at Cheltenham in April. However, his jumping lacked confidence when sixth of 11 in handicap back at Cheltenham (19.8f, good) on seasonal/chase debut. Four-time hurdle winner; didn't jump well enough on chase debut but can do better.
4	6 4th (6) (11/4 +69%) Donnacha	2.75 11/4(+69%)	(6) Donnacha 11/4, Consistent over hurdles last season, winning 3 times including at Exeter in April. After 6 months off, shaped as if better for the run when third of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (15.9f, good to soft) on chasing debut, so he's open to improvement upped in trip. Three hurdle wins last season; shade disappointing on chase debut but still considered.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 +0%) Can You Call	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Can You Call 14/1, Fairly useful hurdles/chase winner who ran well on 3 of his 4 starts returned to fences last term, including when runner-up at this C&D on reappearance. However, after 8 months off (had a wind op) he ran poorly back over C&D (good to soft) 24 days ago. Made low-key seasonal debut last month but can be dangerous off this mark if back on song.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -113%) Royal Mer	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Royal Mer 16/1, Notched 5 handicap wins (at up to 20f) in first campaign over fences in 2023/24, completing a hat-trick in good style at Wincanton in April. Pulled up on final start of the season, but likely to strip fitter for a run over hurdles last month. Could bounce back. Won five times over fences last season and further progress is possible this term.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (11/1 +8%) The Boola Boss	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) The Boola Boss 11/1, Showed improved form to notch a third victory over fences in 6-runner handicap at Stratford (22.6f, good) in May. Ran to similar level when third at the same C&D in October, but found it tougher at Cheltenham (25f, good) last time. Has something to find. Good winner at Stratford in May but others appeal more on this competitive race.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 -100%) Byzantine Empire	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Byzantine Empire 66/1, Back to winning ways over hurdles at Worcester in July and has shaped better than result last 2 starts, in contention approaching straight before weakening when third of 6 in seller at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 22 days ago. First run over fences since 2022. Beaten in a selling hurdle last month and reverts to chasing on a tough mark.

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Barring a mishap at Ayr two starts ago, BILLYTHEREALBIGRED would come into this contest unbeaten for the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero stable. The four-year-old made a strong impression on his chase debut at Bangor last month and, with further improvement likely, he could prove hard to beat. Donnacha failed to fire when he finished third at Carlisle last time, but he is an interesting contender on his first attempt at this distance off a 2lb lower mark. Range is another to note.

Having won all 3 completed outings in handicap hurdles, BILLYTHEREALBIGRED made an impressive start over fences at Bangor last month and he can continue his progress to add to his tally. Range was in the process of showing improved form on his chase debut and could be the main danger, with Heros de Romay completing the shortlist.

A promising novice hurdler last season, RANGE was travelling well in the lead when falling on his chasing debut. He gets the vote.

14:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (11/8 -15%) How About No		1.375 11/8(-15%)																															(5) How About No 11/8, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m) and similar form when placed all 4 starts in maiden hurdles, though did hang badly left early final circuit at Fairyhouse on most recent outing. Sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien's yard for £32,000 afterwards. Sets the clear standard. Form figures of 2223 over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien and has leading claims for new yard.
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +49%) Kilbarry Hill		0.833333 5/6(+49%)																															(1) Kilbarry Hill 5/6, Consistent hurdler who made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark in 6-runner novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 18 days ago, heavily eased down. Has to be respected under a penalty in a race lacking depth. Easy win at Hereford on recent return and he's strongly respected under a penalty.

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Although a maiden over hurdles, HOW ABOUT NO hit the frame in all four outings over timber when trained in Ireland. Now under the tutelage of Lizzie Quinlan, the four-year-old looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to open his account and he gets the vote over penalised winner Kilbarry Hill. The Blue Bresil gelding drew well clear of his rivals at Hereford 18 days ago and he isn't taken lightly. Balally Park may fare best of the remainder.

HOW ABOUT NO has shown signs of temperament but he sets a clear standard and is difficult to oppose in receipt of weight from his main market rival Kilbarry Hill.

The ex-Irish How About No is respected, but the vote goes to KILBARRY HILL, who was an easy winner at Hereford 18 days ago.

14:25 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:32 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 25f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (33/1 -50%) Juniper Hill	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Juniper Hill 33/1, 8/1, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 176 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Safely held in handicap hurdles when last seen in the Spring; may need this comeback run.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -115%) Milanaway	14 14/1(-115%)	(6) Milanaway 14/1, Respectable third of 15 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.5f, good to soft, 10/1) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account. Penultimate Clonmel second over this trip would give her place claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (22/1 +67%) Robyndeglory	22 22/1(+67%)	(3) Robyndeglory 22/1, Sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft, 66/1) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Visor/tongue strap back on. Now below last winning mark. Five hurdle wins at up to this trip for previous yard but recent runs far from encouraging.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +36%) Gaye Winnie	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Gaye Winnie 9/1, 8/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Okay run last month on returning from a break; remains unproven over this far though.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 +20%) Stellar Symphony	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Stellar Symphony 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in October. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Dual winner at this trip but needs to step up on recent efforts.
6th	13 6th (13) (7/2 +36%) Barryroe Madam	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(13) Barryroe Madam 7/2, 18/1 and hooded for 1st time, good third of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Can go well again. Galway third augurs well and rider's claim now a positive.
7th	11 7th (11) (17/2 +47%) Walk In Time	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(11) Walk In Time 17/2, Course winner. 8/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 10 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Up in trip now so can't be discounted. Needs to jump better than at Fairyhouse but previous Galway second makes her a player.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 -43%) Hill Rocket	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Hill Rocket 10/1, Creditable fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, good to soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and in the picture. Solid recent form at this trip and definite each-way claims.
9th	14 9th (14) (16/1 +36%) Cloudy Fountain	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Cloudy Fountain 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in March. 12/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Not taken lightly at these weights if shrugging off latest effort. Recent form below best but return to softer ground could bring change in fortunes.
10th	19 10th (19) (80/1 -21%) Me And Mrs Lee	80 80/1(-21%)	(19) Me And Mrs Lee 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Tailed off last of 17 on handicap debut over this trip at Limerick last month.
11th	17 11th (17) (16/1 -33%) Rebel Cowgirl	16 16/1(-33%)	(17) Rebel Cowgirl 16/1, 7/1, in third when fell 5 out in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Can make presence felt. Back from a break and may just need this but on a decent mark.
12th	4 12th (4) (10/1 +17%) Ladiam	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Ladiam 10/1, Off 16 months before an encouraging seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Limerick (19.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Weighted to go close. Sure to come on from last month's comeback run; okay mark too.
13th	1 13th (1) (10/1 -11%) Slip Jig	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Slip Jig 10/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/1, creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip and not ruled out. 2m maiden winner here in May; big step up in trip on second handicap attempt.
14th	18 14th (18) (33/1 -65%) Lily Of Dromard	33 33/1(-65%)	(18) Lily Of Dromard 33/1, Solid fourth of 13 in novice chase at Tramore (21f, good, 17/2) on her belated debut over fences for Michael John O'Connor. Off 17 months with her fitness to prove back hurdling for her new yard. Winning form over 2m; best watched on first start for new yard after long absence.
15th	5 15th (5) (16/1 -129%) Workforadime	16 16/1(-129%)	(5) Workforadime 16/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 3/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.5f, good) 10 days ago. Enters calculations if back on her A-game though. Flopped at Fairyhouse recently when well-backed; bit to prove now.
16th	2 16th (2) (5/1 +50%) Tankardstown Diva	5 5/1(+50%)	(2) Tankardstown Diva 5/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in April. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 10/1) 41 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Comeback run at Fairyhouse was over inadequate 2m, more expected of here upped in trip.
17th	15 17th (15) (50/1 -150%) Whatyouwant	50 50/1(-150%)	(15) Whatyouwant 50/1, 10/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Won 2m6f handicap at Ballinrobe early in season but disappointing since; blinkers tried.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -100%) Junior Bee	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Junior Bee 28/1, Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Long absent before recent Limerick run; entitled to come on for that so don't rule out.

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LADIAM may improve a bit from her comeback run in Limerick last month and could be worth a shot here. The Malinas mare just faded a touch late on then and that was understandable as it was her first outing since June 2023. She has been eased 1lb since and looks on a workable mark. Milanaway was well beaten in maiden company last time, but had run well previously in a Fairyhouse handicap and is capable of getting involved here. Slip Jig didn't run too badly when sixth on her handicap debut in Limerick having won a maiden hurdle here previously. She takes a big step up in trip now.

This is wide open so it could be worth siding with LADIAM who shaped well on her return from a long absence when seventh at Limerick last month and figures on a very handy mark if building on it. Barryroe Madam heads the list of dangers on the back of her good Galway third, along with Hill Rocket, Milanaway and Workforadime.

A strong-finishing third over this trip at Galway last month, BALLYROE MADAM can reverse placings with Walk On Time

14:32 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/1 +18%) Aucunrisque	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) Aucunrisque 9/1, Betfair Hurdle winner in 2023. Largely disappointing since but not disgraced when third in 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Cheltenham this autumn. Needs to build on it. Not the force of old but in fair form this autumn and might not be far away.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 -22%) Alnilam	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Alnilam 11/1, A fair winner on the Flat who has improved for his current yard, hooded when an excellent 1/2 length second to Williethebuilder at Wetherby 20 days ago. Enjoys a 3 lb pull with that rival so can go well again. Went close behind Williethebuilder at Wetherby; can build on that if jumping better.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/1 +0%) Mirabad	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) Mirabad 9/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France and he has scored twice over hurdles for his current handler, easily bagging 2m Hereford novice 18 days ago. This is much tougher but no forlorn hope on his handicap debut. Two from five in novice hurdles; in a warm race but has potential off handicap debut mark.
4	7 4th (7) (13/8 +54%) Break My Soul	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(7) Break My Soul 13/8, Fetched £290,000 after landing Irish point and scored twice over hurdles last spring at Chepstow/Fontwell. Upped her form a level when second of 10 in handicap over C&D on her return and not taken lightly here despite a 4 lb rise. Went very close over C&D on h'cap debut; remains open to further improvement for top yard.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +18%) Afadil	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Afadil 9/1, Landed a Musselburgh handicap last February and followed that with a series of creditable efforts in good-quality handicaps. yet to hit top form this term but not disgraced when fourth over C&D 20 days ago. Should be sharper now. Not at top of his game on either run this autumn but worth a second look off a handy mark.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +17%) Aurigny Mill	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Aurigny Mill 5/1, Took his form up a level for his new yard (formerly with Victor Dartnall) when a most impressive winner of 7-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m) 15 days ago. Up 7 lb but he's a player. Bolted up on recent stable debut at Newbury and a 7lb rise could have been worse.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 -82%) Gin Coco	10 10/1(-82%)	(2) Gin Coco 10/1, Took this 12 months ago and teed himself up well for a repeat off the back of a wind op when a good second of 7 in 2m handicap at Chepstow 42 days ago. Very much one to consider. Won this 12 months ago and returned from wind op with neck second at Chepstow; key player.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (14/1 0%) Spirit D'aunou	14 14/1(0%)	(3) Spirit D'aunou 14/1, Scored at Sandown last December and signed off with a solid fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f) in April. Possibilities off a 2 lb lower mark for his return. Hit the buffers in final part of last season but promising previously; not ruled out.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (10/1 -82%) Williethebuilder	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Williethebuilder 10/1, Has advanced his form this term after breathing surgery, scoring at Wetherby (2m) 20 days ago by 1/2 length from Alnilam. Can progress further so must enter calculations. Won at Wetherby last month; 5lb higher in tougher race here but could continue to progress.

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BREAK MY SOUL still appears to be learning on the job and looked the likely winner before being denied in the shadows of the post over C&D on her return. Upped 4lb but with the promise of more improvement to come, she gets the vote to atone for that near-miss. Recent comfortable Newbury scorer Aurigny Mill is a danger, for all that a 7lb rise asks a question of him. Gin Coco completes the shortlist off just 2lb higher than when taking this prize 12 months ago.

Lots with chances but AURIGNY MILL impressed greatly when going in at Newbury recently for his new stable and edges the vote from Nicky Henderson's progressive mare Break My Soul. Wetherby-scorer Williethebuilder, the handily-weighted Afadil and last year's victor Gin Coco are others well worthy of consideration in a highly competitive event.

This could go to the lightly raced 5yo BREAK MY SOUL who was beaten just a nose over C&D on this month's handicap debut.

14:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (5/1 +33%) Petty Cash	5 5/1(+33%)	(11) Petty Cash 5/1, A fairly useful winning 2m hurdler who was completing for the first time over fences when second of 6 in 2m6f Stratford handicap chase in May. Returns after a wind op now and can't be discounted. Fell in first two chases but his clear second at Stratford in May was a decent effort.
2	14 2nd (14) (16/1 -146%) Zero Tolerance	16 16/1(-146%)	(14) Zero Tolerance 16/1, Still a maiden but he bounced back to form when second of 8 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, soft) in May. Can give a good account after a break. Bettered underwhelming chase debut when clear second at Newton Abbot (2m5f) in May.
3	9 3rd (9) (5/1 +23%) Eceparti	5 5/1(+23%)	(9) Eceparti 5/1, C&D winner who signed off last term with a respectable fourth over C&D in April. Has won when fresh so he merits consideration on his reappearance. Dual course winner last autumn; resumes on workable mark and enters calculations.
4	13 4th (13) (18/1 -50%) Mortens Leam	18 18/1(-50%)	(13) Mortens Leam 18/1, Veteran scored at Stratford (22.5f) in March and resumed from 7 months off with an encouraging fourth of 16 there 22 days ago, set a lot to do. Can make his presence felt. Placed in big field on last month's seasonal debut but younger rivals appeal more.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 -20%) Fern Hill	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Fern Hill 12/1, Ended last term out of sorts and fared little better when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20.9f, soft) in May. Lots more is needed after 6 months off. Badly out of form when last seen in spring but resumes on very dangerous mark.
6th	12 6th (12) (25/1 -79%) Bobmahley	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) Bobmahley 25/1, A dual 3m chase scorer in 2022/23 but off since falling 4 out (still leading) over C&D 20 months ago. No forlorn hope though on his comeback with yard going well. Did well over fences during 2022-23 season; returns from long absence on good mark.
7th	5 7th (5) (20/1 +20%) King Of Brazil	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) King Of Brazil 20/1, A fair hurdler/chaser who twice over fences last season. Pulled up on his return at Bangor though before unseating rider first at Chepstow. Has a bit to prove. Three non-completions have followed his 2m3f course win in March; stamina unproven.
8th	3 8th (3) (5/1 +29%) Haas Boy	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Haas Boy 5/1, Failed to meet market expectations several times last season for Charlie Longsdon. Not disgraced for his new yard though when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good) 39 days ago. Considered back in this sphere. Shaped well (over hurdles) on seasonal/stable debut and has possibilities on chase return.
9th	8 9th (8) (40/1 -21%) Daring Plan	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Daring Plan 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who posted a respectable third of 11 in handicap at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) when last seen out 9 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his chase debut. Just a modest third on handicap hurdle debut; makes chase debut after long layoff.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (6/1 +57%) Valens Bruyee	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Valens Bruyee 6/1, A two-time winner over hurdles last seson but he jumped ponderously before being pulled up in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) on his debut over fences 24 days ago. Ran no race on last month's chase debut but could still have a future over fences.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (9/2 +18%) Cooleenymore	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(10) Cooleenymore 9/2, Took very well to fences last spring (scored at Hereford) and she made an encouraging return from 6 months off when fifth of 16 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f) 22 days ago. Expected to be bang there with that run under her belt. Chase/hurdle winner in the spring and shaped well last month, after a break.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -79%) Petticoat Lucy	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Petticoat Lucy 25/1, Successful at Newton Abbot and Exeter on her first 2 starts over fences. Off 10 months before pulled up in 21f Stratfford handicap chase on her reappearance however. Won first two chases last year; not much has gone to plan since but she can bounce back.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (33/1 -267%) Gats And Co	33 33/1(-267%)	(2) Gats And Co 33/1, C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Ffos Las (28f, good) when last seen out in May. It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022. Went close in C&D hunter chase in April but struggled in a handicap the following month.

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PETTY CASH occupied the runner-up berth in this grade at Stratford in May and has since undergone a wind operation. The son of Getaway shaped as if he would relish this extra distance on that occasion and could be the one to beat off 1lb lower. Haas Boy finished a well-beaten third over hurdles on his first start for the Emma Lavelle yard last month and might be able to get closer in this sphere. Zero Tolerance looks the best of the remainder.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and Robert Walford's likeable mare COOLEENYMORE is taken to build on her encouraging Stratford fifth after a lay-off and resume winning ways. Veteran Mortens Leam could emerge as the main danger, with Petty Cash, Eceparti and Zero Tolerance also in the mix

There might still be more to come over fences from COOLEENYMORE (nap), who ran well for a long way at Stratford three weeks ago.

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +11%) Presentandcounting	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Presentandcounting 2/1, Twice a winner in small-field contests in 2023. Largely underwhelming since but hinted at a revival in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 6 at Ludlow (23.8f, good) in October. Pulled up next time, though he's not dismissed from his current mark. His mark continues to fall but this 10yo was pulled up last time and he has to bounce back.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/6 +0%) Just Loose Change	0.666667 4/6(+0%)	(2) Just Loose Change 4/6, Dual winner over hurdles who ran well when making the frame twice last season. Offered little on chase debut but much improved when rallying for success in novices' handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) 19 days ago. The one to beat. Won at Huntingdon last time on second chase start and is just 3lb higher; solid claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 -17%) Mister Bells	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Mister Bells 7/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans' company at this C&D (soft) in February. Looked rusty after 6 months off when pulled up at Sedgefield in October, but he needs to leave his recent run well behind. Won over C&D in January and he may have needed last month's reappearance at Sedgefield.

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Just Loose Change remains open to improvement over fences and must be respected up 3lb for his recent Huntingdon success, but preference is for PRESENTANDCOUNTING. Although pulled up in a class 2 event recently, Donald McCain's charge looks likely to lead and, if slipping clear, he will be tough to peg back. Mister Bells failed to complete on his reappearance last month but he ought to be sharper this time around.

JUST LOOSE CHANGE proved a different proposition to on chasing debut when successful at Huntingdon last time, suited by the step up in trip, and he can build on that effort to follow up. The biggest threat could come from Presentandcounting, who has now dropped to 13 lb below his last winning mark.

The 7yo JUST LOOSE CHANGE was a winner at Huntingdon last time on his second chase start and he can follow up.

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:07 Tipperary Maiden Chase 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (9/2 +47%) Only By Night	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(9) Only By Night 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Naas in December. Off 6 months but brings potential on her chase debut. 125-rated novice hurdler last season so needs to improve for switch to fences to feature.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/11 +68%) Mirazur West	0.727273 8/11(+68%)	(6) Mirazur West 8/11, Very useful 2m hurdles winner who posted a good fourth of 6 to Ballyburn in Champion Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (20.6f, soft) 6 months ago. Goes over fences now and this brother to the top-class chaser Ferny Hollow has loads of potential. Most interesting. 138-rated hurdler and brother to classy chaser Ferny Hollow; big shout.
3	11 3rd (11) (14/1 -27%) Theatre Native	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) Theatre Native 14/1, Winner over hurdles at Fairyhouse in February but offered little both runs after in the spring. Remains with potential though now sent over fences for her top yard. Like many in the yard, expected to make a better chaser but this looks a stiff task.
4	8 4th (8) (9/2 -64%) Westport Cove	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(8) Westport Cove 9/2, Useful hurdler. 22/1, respectable eighth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft). Off 6 months but one to consider starting out over fences. 137-rated hurdle rating may flatter him; still respected on chasing debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (50/1 +0%) Splashing Out	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Splashing Out 50/1, Promising sort. 40/1, seventh of 13 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, heavy) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Open to progress. Well beaten on chase debut at Wexford behind another in same ownership; similar scenario.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 +29%) Conyers Hill	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Conyers Hill 10/1, Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Promising fifth of 13 in novice chase (12/1) at Wexford (16f, heavy) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Okay chase debut effort in good-class Wexford beginners and expected to come on for that.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 -78%) Built By Ballymore	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Built By Ballymore 16/1, Useful hurdler. 8/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 7 months ago. Needs considering on his first run over the larger obstacles. Quite smart novice hurdler last season; greatly respected on chase debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (80/1 +47%) Secrecies Of Stone	80 80/1(+47%)	(7) Secrecies Of Stone 80/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle here in July. 150/1, last of 13 in novice chase at Wexford (16f, heavy) 25 days ago. Two chase efforts have been poor and looks a more likely one for handicaps down the line.

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Willie Mullins has always thought a lot of MIRAZUR WEST. The full-brother to Ferny Hollow is a keen-going sort but has plenty of ability, as he showed when winning at Grade 2 level over timber last season. Mullins is hopeful fences might settle him a bit more and, if so, he could take high order among the novices this term. The stable also has a strong second string in Westport Cove, who was last seen running off a mark of 137 in a Punchestown handicap hurdle. Built By Ballymore is another who could fare better now over fences. His campaign ended on a couple of disappointing notes last season, but he had won twice previously.

MIRAZUR WEST quickly made up into a very useful hurdler last season and this brother to the top-class chaser Ferny Hollow is fancied to go in at the first time of asking over the larger obstacles. Conyers Hill rates the pick of those with chasing experience and appeals as next best, although other fencing debutants Westport Cove, Built By Ballymore, Only By Night and Theatre Native all merit plenty of respect in an intriguing beginners chase.

A good-class beginners with MIRAZUR WEST, a brother to the classy Ferny Hollow who was unbeaten in three chases, getting the nod

15:07 Tipperary Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/2 +17%) Law Of Supply	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(9) Law Of Supply 5/2, Winning pointer who showed some promise on sole outing in bumpers and placed on last of 3 starts over hurdles in 2023/24. After 7 months off (had wind op), much improved when successful on chase/handicap debut at Worcester (23f, heavy) in October. Major player. Won eased down on chase debut at Worcester; could still be well treated despite 10lb rise.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -64%) Regatta De Blanc	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(1) Regatta De Blanc 9/2, Unbeaten in 4 points and winner of 2 of 3 starts in hunter chases, scoring by wide margin at Cheltenham (25.3f, heavy) in May. After 5 months off ahead of stable/hurdling debut, possibly needed the run at Chepstow last time, so she's one to note making handicap chase debut. Two hunter chase wins in first half of year; unexposed and could go well on handicap debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +11%) Regarde	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Regarde 4/1, Showed improved form switched to chasing last season, winning handicaps at Huntingdon on first 2 starts. Placed on 2 of his remaining 3 outings last season, before making a successful return at Kempton (24f, good to soft) last month. Can give another good account. Made it 3-6 over fences with reappearance win at Kempton; yard is in flying form.
4	10 4th (10) (17/2 +47%) Hall Lane	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(10) Hall Lane 17/2, Opened chase account under a change of tactics in 4-runner handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to firm) in July, patiently ridden before idling having looked in control at the last. Below form after 4 months off last time, but he could fare better with cheekpieces added. Won at Market Rasen in July and remains unexposed over 3m; has a chance.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +0%) Bertie Wooster	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Bertie Wooster 12/1, Gained reward for consistency over hurdles when opening his account in handicap at Taunton (19f, good) in April. Ran respectably after 6 months off when mid-field at Newton Abbot 23 days ago, but will need to find more as he makes chase debut. Won over hurdles in April; no easy task on chase debut but yard is in fine form.
6th	11 6th (11) (22/1 +0%) Time To Bite	22 22/1(+0%)	(11) Time To Bite 22/1, Got back on the up when making all at Newton Abbot in May and continued in good heart when runner-up at Fakenham (21.2f, good) 13 days later. Should strip fitter for recent run at Plumpton, so he could get back on track with that outing behind him. Three wins in the last 12 months but he's back up in grade and is unproven at 3m.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -20%) Laskalin	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Laskalin 12/1, Useful at his best and, while he hasn't got his head in front this term, he returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f, soft) in March. Pulled up at Cheltenham when last seen in April, but he's not dismissed from his current mark. Second at Taunton in March but soundly beaten otherwise last season; first run since April.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Concetto	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Concetto 12/1, Mixed record last season but won 2 of his last 4 starts, making all in blinkers at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) in April. With cheekpieces reapplied after 6 months off, shaped as if better for run at Kempton in October and blinkers now back on. Capable if on a going day. Inconsistent but won twice earlier this year and can make a bold bid if back on song.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -57%) Northern Bound	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Northern Bound 22/1, Winless since 2022 but he was placed at Chepstow and Aintree this spring. After 11 weeks off, left behind a lesser effort when fourth of 8 at Worcester (20f, good) 17 days ago and return to this longer trip should suit. Lurks on a dangerous mark. On a handy mark on last season's best form but this 10yo's losing sequence continues.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (28/1 -75%) Morfee	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Morfee 28/1, At least as good as ever having another try at chasing last season, making it 2 wins from his final 3 starts when successful at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in January. Possibly needed the run after 10-month absence over hurdles at Exeter last time, but others still preferred. Could leave reappearance run behind now back chasing; progressive over fences last term.

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REGARDE scored quite comfortably in the end at Kempton and the stiff nature of Ascot should play to his strengths as he attempts to notch up a fourth win over fences. A 6lb rise could prove lenient and he is preferred to Regatta De Blanc, who will appreciate a return to the larger obstacles having let down odds-on backers on her Chepstow reappearance. Of the others, keep a close eye on Law Of Supply, who won well at Worcester.

A winner in points, LAW OF SUPPLY was successful at the first attempt in chases when scoring eased-down at Worcester last month, so with further improvement to come he could be capable of following up. Regatta de Blanc is a big player, while Kempton winner Regarde can go well again.

The lightly raced point winner LAW OF SUPPLY (nap) impressed on last month's chase debut at Worcester and can defy a 10lb rise.

15:15 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (14/1 +30%) Molto Bene	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Molto Bene 14/1, Took another step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in February. Respectable third at Fontwell (19f) final start. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. Won by 6l against other mares on h'cap debut in February; contests much deeper race here.
2	18 2nd (18) (6/5 +70%) Loverdose	1.2 6/5(+70%)	(18) Loverdose 6/5, French Flat winner who has been much improved over hurdles since handicapping, winning at Exeter in March and following up on course reappearance (2m, good to soft) last month. Longer trip should be within range and can complete a hat-trick. 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces and switched to handicaps; moves up in trip today.
3	8 3rd (8) (15/2 -25%) Holly Hartingo	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(8) Holly Hartingo 15/2, Bounced back to her best to win a 15-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) last month. Should remain very competitive up 5 lb. C&D winner off reduced mark last month; ought to remain competitive after 5lb rise.
4	6 4th (6) (15/2 +32%) King Of Tara	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) King Of Tara 15/2, A fairly useful 2m novice hurdle winner last season. Shaped as if in need of the run when fifth of 10 in 17f Carlisle handicap on reappearance, weakening approaching the last. Should be sharper now. Shaped well before tiring on last month's seasonal debut; up in trip today; shortlisted.
5th	13 5th (13) (28/1 -75%) Maximum Effort	28 28/1(-75%)	(13) Maximum Effort 28/1, Fair third in a C&D maiden in February but pulled up in an Exeter handicap the following month and well held in another C&D maiden on his reappearance 24 days ago. Third in C&D maiden in February but subsequent handicap debut was disappointing.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 +12%) Blue Hop	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Blue Hop 22/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner. Failed to take to fences in 3 starts last season and reverts to hurdles in a bid to get his career back on track. Chasing did not go to plan last season but he remains lightly raced; could have a say.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/1 -144%) Hidden History	11 11/1(-144%)	(1) Hidden History 11/1, Sold for £45,000 after easily winning an Irish point and made a promising start to his hurdle career at the beginning of 2024. finishing third at Newbury before winning a 19.5f Lingfield maiden (heavy). Makes handicap debut after 9 months off. Interesting runner. Made bright start to rules career in January/February; major player on handicap debut.
8th	11 8th (11) (25/1 +11%) Sambezi	25 25/1(+11%)	(11) Sambezi 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler who took handicaps at Fontwell and Worcester in spring 2023 but has found life harder since, finishing well held back from a break at Hereford last month. Back on a good mark now but was well beaten last month, after a break.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 +52%) Kepagge	16 16/1(+52%)	(5) Kepagge 16/1, Good record at Ffos Las and bounced back to form when runner-up there at the end of May. Below par in 2 comeback outings this autumn, though. A change of headgear (first-time blinkers for visor) needs to spark a revival. Back from break with two disappointing runs; headgear switched in bid to perk him up.
10th	16 10th (16) (40/1 +0%) Looking For Larry	40 40/1(+0%)	(16) Looking For Larry 40/1, Point winner who posted career best in this sphere when taking 15-runner handicap at Exeter (17f, good to soft) in March 2023. Below that form when sixth at Taunton the following month and not seen since. A watching brief has to be the percentage call after such a long time off. Dead-heated on handicap debut in March 2023; absent since lesser run a few weeks later.
11th	15 11th (15) (10/1 -67%) Push To Pass	10 10/1(-67%)	(15) Push To Pass 10/1, Modest form in 3 qualifying runs but unexposed now handicapping for a good stable. Market confidnece would look significant. Unexposed 4yo who could easily have improvement to come in handicaps.
12th	3 12th (3) (12/1 -20%) Sirekoff	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Sirekoff 12/1, Runner-up twice for Shark Hanlon in Ireland and made a successful start for David Pipe in maiden at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) in August. Tackles his first handicap back from 3 months off. 0-6 over hurdles in Ireland but won 14-runner Newton Abbot maiden for new stable in August.
13th	2 13th (2) (100/1 -150%) Imperial Storm	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Imperial Storm 100/1, Bumper/ hurdle winner for Fergal O'Brien but off for 500 days prior to pulling up in a point in May and absent for a further 6 months since. Best to look elsewhere unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Hurdle winner in 2022 but pulled up in a point in May, after long layoff; too risky.
14th	14 14th (14) (16/1 -88%) Boyles Hill	16 16/1(-88%)	(14) Boyles Hill 16/1, Runner-up in his only bumper and took well to hurdling over the summer, winning a 20.5f Market Rasen maiden in August. Could have more to offer in handicaps. Made a solid start to rules career but is not obviously well treated on handicap debut.
15th	7 15th (7) (125/1 -89%) It Could Be You	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) It Could Be You 125/1, Won a claiming hurdle in Ireland in the spring but pulled up in a Punchestown handicap when last seen in June. First outing for new trainer Clare Ellam. Probably best watched. Won Irish claiming hurdle in April but was pulled up in June; makes stable debut here.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (25/1 -178%) Captains Road	25 25/1(-178%)	(12) Captains Road 25/1, Winning pointer. Pulled up in a pair of heavy-ground maiden hurdles in the spring but showed ability when sixth of 13 in a C&D maiden on reappearance 24 days ago. Handicap debut. Travelled well for a long way when sixth in C&D maiden last month; handicap debut today.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -127%) Brazos	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Brazos 150/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler at his peak but out of sorts for this yard in spring 2023. Absent since. Can only be watched. Badly out of form at end of 2022-23 season; back from long absence today.

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Harry Cobden has an impressive 20-percent strike-rate when riding for Robert Walford and he could enhance that record further courtesy of LOVERDOSE. Worth more than the winning margin would suggest over 2m here last month, a step up in trip should suit the unexposed five-year-old, while a 6lb rise in the handicap does not appear overly harsh. Hidden History defeated a now 129-rated rival at Lingfield when last seen in February so he could prove far better than an opening mark of 115. Others to note include Holly Hartingo, Push To Pass and Boyles Hill.

The way LOVERDOSE got on top towards the finish over 2m here last month suggests this trip could suit and he can defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick. Handicap newcomers Hidden History, Push To Pass and Boyles Hill head the dangers in a competitive race.

Handicap debutant PUSH TO PASS was given quite a lot to do before keeping on steadily in a 2m novice last month and can improve here.

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:32 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (13/8 +64%) Kids Say Lastgojoe	1.625 13/8(+64%)	(4) Kids Say Lastgojoe 13/8, Half-brother to French bumper winner/hurdler Jewel Star. 17/2 and hooded, showed a bit on debut at Newcastle 3 weeks ago, pulling hard. Will need to learn to channel his exuberance more efficiently if he's to build on that. Pulled hard when fourth at Newcastle and is open to progress if he can settle better.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/4 +8%) Mighty Gesture	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(6) Mighty Gesture 6/4, €32,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov mare. Sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Slige Dala and closely related to bumper winner/useful hurdler/chaser Knock House. Plenty of appeal on paper and yard do well in these. Wears tongue strap. Has a striking pedigree and she's an interesting newcomer for Fergal O'Brien.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 +20%) Dermo's Boy	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Dermo's Boy 8/1, £12,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Gun Digger and fair hurdler Bazarov. Dam bumper/19f hurdle winner (stayed 23f). Has several bumper winners in pedigree and needs checking in market on debut.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 +60%) Fancy Nancy Pants	16 16/1(+60%)	(5) Fancy Nancy Pants 16/1, 14/1, well beaten in Sedgefield bumper on debut 6 months ago. Made a low-key start at Sedgefield in May and needs a transformation on return.
5th	3 5th (3) (33/1 +50%) Frontier Force	33 33/1(+50%)	(3) Frontier Force 33/1, 66/1, green and well beaten in Sedgefield bumper 2 months ago. 66-1 on Sedgefield debut (2m1f, good) in September and was a tailed-off last of seven.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

This isn't the deepest of contests and if Kids Say Lastgojoe is able to build on a promising debut effort, he is likely to mount a stern challenge. Fergal O'Brien often does well in bumpers and Mighty Gesture, a relative of two useful types, must be taken seriously. That said, SNAPAUDACIAHEROS finished second to one that has gone on to win twice over hurdles already at Southwell last time and she is taken to go one better for her in-form yard.

MIGHTY GESTURE makes plenty of appeal on paper and could have found a good opportunity first time up. Snapaudaciaheros can go well on her return and looks the danger.

It might be worth siding with Fergal O'Brien's striking newcomer MIGHTY GESTURE, who is a sister to a smart bumper winner.

15:32 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:39 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +0%) Fast Fred	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Fast Fred 11/4, Gained breakthrough success at Redcar (10f) and made light work of following up under a penalty in 9-runner handicap (13/8) at Southwell (12.1f) 15 days ago. Merits serious consideration again in hat-trick bid. Bids for a hat-trick off a 5lb higher mark; may not have finished improving just yet.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 -8%) Oriental Art	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(7) Oriental Art 13/2, One win from 32 Flat runs. 12/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Worth bearing in mind from this sort of mark. Runner-up last time, but a record of 1-32 makes him hard to warm to.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -78%) Galahad Threepwood	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Galahad Threepwood 16/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (16.2f, 12/1) 35 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Back down in trip. Others rate stronger. Not as good as he was under either code; best watched for now.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 +9%) Lindwall	20 20/1(+9%)	(9) Lindwall 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 18 days ago. Down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. No win since autumn 2021 and a long time since he ran over a trip this short.
5th	2 5th (2) (2/1 +56%) Humble Spark	2 2/1(+56%)	(2) Humble Spark 2/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 7/2) 21 days ago, not clear run. Back up in trip. Enters calculations returned to class 6 company/back up in trip. Ultra-consistent since the spring including two wins here; likely to run his race again.
6th	10 6th (10) (40/1 +20%) Bamboo Bay	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Bamboo Bay 40/1, Ended long losing run at Redcar (14f) in September but ran poorly in trio of starts on Flat/over hurdles since, pulled up in handicap at Sedgefield (19.8f) 8 days ago. Best watched. Has beaten a total of one rival in three starts around here; look elsewhere.
7th	12 7th (12) (80/1 -142%) Star Of Markinch	80 80/1(-142%)	(12) Star Of Markinch 80/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. 0-24 under rules and this is a very belated AW debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (4/1 +11%) Laudable	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Laudable 4/1, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in September. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 25 days ago. No reason why he won't give another good account. Running well since completing a hat-trick on turf; runner-up over C&D the last twice.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 +27%) Carlos Felix	16 16/1(+27%)	(6) Carlos Felix 16/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft) in June, ridden 3f out and never involved. Return to all-weather needs to have positive effect back from a break. Off the same mark as when successful over C&D this time last year after a similar absence.
10th	8 10th (8) (28/1 -155%) Tilsitt	28 28/1(-155%)	(8) Tilsitt 28/1, Course winner. 13/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Each-way possibilities returned to an artificial surface. Has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern.
11th	11 11th (11) (80/1 -60%) Typewritten	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Typewritten 80/1, Unreliable individual. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this should reveal more. Losing run up to 16 despite a falling mark; little appeal.
12th	5 12th (5) (40/1 -21%) Dundory	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Dundory 40/1, Last win came at Doncaster (11.9f) in spring of last year but more miss than hit on the Flat this time around. Better effort when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 5 weeks ago and switched yards ahead of this. Market can prove a useful guide. Losing run up to 20 and 0-16 on the AW; change of stable needs to make a big difference.

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

A highly encouraging third when staying on from off the pace over 1m2f here last time out, HUMBLE SPARK should appreciate another go at this distance and he may be able to notch up a third course victory of the year. The hat-trick seeking Fast Fred arrives with strong claims on the back of a comfortable success at Southwell, while Laudable needs a change of luck having been runner-up on his last three starts, including the last twice over C&D.

FAST FRED has picked up the progressive thread since switched to handicaps, following up his breakthrough success in comfortable fashion at Southwell (12.1f) 2 weeks ago. Unexposed at this trip, he's very much of interest again from his revised mark and earns the vote. Humble Spark, back down markedly in class, Oriental Art and Laudable head up the dangers.

The late-maturing FAST FRED can complete the hat-trick. He looked as though he had more to offer when winning at Southwell last time.

15:39 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Tipperary Maiden Chase 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (11/10 +51%) Sa Majeste	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(6) Sa Majeste 11/10, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Encouraging second of 12 in novice chase (2/1) at Galway (22.5f, soft) on debut over fences 26 days ago. More to come and obvious claims. Runner-up to a very useful stayer at Galway last month; should put him spot on for this.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 -43%) Shannon Royale	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Shannon Royale 10/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in March. 14/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 7 months ago. Makes chase debut. Another to keep an eye on. Two-time winner over hurdles and proved himself a very effective stayer; should come on.
3	1 3rd (1) (22/1 -57%) Billericay Dickie	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Billericay Dickie 22/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Fell in novice chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 7/2) on debut over fences 57 days ago. Looks one with issues. Beaten two out when falling on his chase debut at Listowel; looks the stable third-string.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +0%) Captain Cody	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Captain Cody 4/1, Useful Grade 2 winner at 20f over hurdles. Interesting chasing debutant for top yard. Good novice hurdler; unproven over the trip and might well be best watched this time.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 -20%) Nas Na Riogh	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Nas Na Riogh 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 5/2, career best when winning 8-runner novice hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Chaser on looks and seems sure to up his game again now. Looks a chasing type and the step up in trip likely to be suit; interesting debutant.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (9/2 +36%) Cleatus Poolaw	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(3) Cleatus Poolaw 9/2, Useful hurdler. Respectable fourth of 14 in hurdle (17/2) at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Makes chase debut and point winner should have a good future in this sphere. Best form is on soft ground and already proven himself a strong stayer; should go well.

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

A deep contest, with Willie Mullins saddling three of the seven, and the vote goes to CAPTAIN CODY on his chase debut. The Arctic Cosmos gelding won a Grade 2 in impressive fashion last season and any further rain will suit him. He looks to have the potential to make into a smart staying chaser. Stablemate Sa Majeste has the benefit of a run under his belt. He stayed on to chase home Search For Glory at Galway last time and is entitled to improve from that experience. Jockey bookings would suggest that Cleatus Poolaw is the pick of Gordon Elliott's pair and he has the potential to improve over fences.

Another interesting beginners chase that can go to SA MAJESTE who has a very encouraging performance over fences at Galway under his belt and seems sure to better his useful hurdles form in this sphere. Captain Cody, Nas Na Riogh and Cleatus Poolaw are all fascinating rivals now going chasing themselves.

The one to beat looks like SA MAJESTE, a good second to a very useful stayer at Galway last month on his chase debut

15:42 Tipperary Maiden Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +61%) Kdeux Saint Fray	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(4) Kdeux Saint Fray 7/2, £20,000 3-y-o, £48,000 4-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Point winner in May. Wears tongue strap. One to note. British point winner whose new trainer does well in bumpers; could be a contender.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/8 +7%) Blues Singer	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(1) Blues Singer 13/8, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Music of Tara and overcame inexperience to make a winning start in Kempton junior bumper in March, green (took keen hold) but coming clear. Will improve and good chance of defying a penalty. Impressive on debut at Kempton in March and has to be respected under a penalty.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 +22%) Little Ledgend	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Little Ledgend 7/1, £46,000 4-y-o, Yeats gelding. Dam bumper/19f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner Hard To Swallow. Fourth sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Bred to do well in this sphere. Close fourth in Irish maiden point and in-form trainer has healthy strike-rate in bumpers.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 -11%) Calvino	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Calvino 5/2, €130,000 Walk In The Park gelding out of useful chaser for yard. Appealing newcomer for leading yard who took this last year with a good prospect starting out. Dam was smart for yard; top trainer has won last two runnings; has to be in calculations.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 -100%) Flimsy Nosebag	18 18/1(-100%)	(3) Flimsy Nosebag 18/1, Much improved from debut when third of 6 in C&D bumper on return 3 weeks ago, not beaten far, although it was a messy race. More needed again. Close third over C&D on second start but further improvement is needed today.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 -65%) Top Tier Gossip	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Top Tier Gossip 33/1, Getaway filly. Closely related to fair hurdler Gentle Connections, and half-sister to yard's useful hurdler/very smart chaser Midnight River. Showed some ability but failed to match the turn of foot of the more speedily-bred winner when second in weak Stratford bumper on debut 7 weeks ago. Second of five at Stratford on debut but needs a sizeable step forward today.

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

Paul Nicholls has already had one smart newcomer score in these colours this week and CALVINO has the potential to be another. The four-year-old is out of a mare who won a Listed race over fences for the stable and he may have enough to see off the experience of Blues Singer, who has a 4lb penalty to overcome for a taking debut success at Kempton in March. Kdeux Saint Fray must be monitored for market support as he starts out for shrewd connections.

BLUES SINGER created a good impression when scoring on debut at Kempton in March and is taken to defy a penalty on his return. Calvino and Little Ledgend are very appealing newcomers and the betting should be informative.

Paul Nicholls has won the last two renewals and saddles the attractively bred CALVINO, who earns the vote ahead of Blues Singer.

15:50 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:59 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/4 +23%) Sinnatra	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(10) Sinnatra 5/4, €205,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to 4 winners, including useful 2m hurdler/chaser Maria's Benefit. Dam (h107) 19f hurdle winner. His leading stable won the race last year. Likely type. 205,000euros 3yo; nicely bred and represents last year's winning yard; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +56%) Hillwalk	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(4) Hillwalk 10/3, Closing in second when fell last sole start in Irish points in April. Bought for £75,000 later that month. Interesting runner. In second place and closing on the winner when final-fence faller in Irish point.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -33%) Assertive Walk	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Assertive Walk 8/1, €85,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, little promise in bumper/over hurdles, half-sister to useful multiple bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Gypsy Island. Would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied. 85,000euros 3yo; first foal of a half-sister to two bumper/jumps winners; shortlisted.
4	11 4th (11) (33/1 -32%) Spanish Dancer	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Spanish Dancer 33/1, £35,000 Spanish Moon gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including French hurdler/chase winner Bal Celtique and fair French hurdler Red Nousa. Dam 10.5f winner in France. Has had wind surgery. £35,000 3yo; stable is only 2-45 in bumpers.
5th	12 5th (12) (14/1 +30%) Tao Enki	14 14/1(+30%)	(12) Tao Enki 14/1, €40,000 No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including French hurdler Lady Enki and fair French 19f hurdle winner Fuidy Enki. Needs checking out in the market for a stable among the winners. 40,000euros 2yo; siblings include a bumper/jumps winner.
6th	3 6th (3) (22/1 -175%) Harry Bright	22 22/1(-175%)	(3) Harry Bright 22/1, Milan gelding. Dam (h97), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fair chaser (stayed 3m) Book of Gold. Has had wind surgery. Of obvious interest on debut for top yard. Major stable is operating at a high strike-rate in bumpers this term; one to consider.
7th	14 7th (14) (10/1 -25%) Tongaknoxie	10 10/1(-25%)	(14) Tongaknoxie 10/1, Casamento gelding. Half-brother to a point bumper winner. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 23f) Square Mile. Newcomer from an in-form stable. 9,000euros foal; needs a close look, with yard 2-2 in bumpers this term.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 0%) Pop's Folly	16 16/1(0%)	(7) Pop's Folly 16/1, €20,000 Califet colt. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Lucky Road. Dam, lightly raced in points, half-sister to top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Road To Respect. One to note in the betting. 20,000euros 3yo; major owner's first runner with Georgina Nicholls; interesting.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 0%) Quinn's Reward	50 50/1(0%)	(9) Quinn's Reward 50/1, 14/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (good) on debut 26 days ago. Always behind at beat only one rival at Wincanton, having been easy to back.
10th	8 10th (8) (11/1 +45%) Pure Blue	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Pure Blue 11/1, €130,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2m hurdle winner An Tobar and dual bumper winner/useful hurdler Elle Est Belle. Wears tongue strap ()has had wind surgery). One of 2 newcomers from his stable. The betting should help to split them. 130,000euros 3yo; useful pedigree; stablemate of Jiggy Waller; market instructive.
11th	6 11th (6) (33/1 +0%) Leonidass	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Leonidass 33/1, Lauro gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Vintage Salon. Dam (h142) 2m hurdle winner, also smart 1½m-2m winner on Flat. Wears tongue strap. Half-brother to a hurdle winner; others preferred.
12th	1 12th (1) (33/1 -175%) Peace Motivator	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Peace Motivator 33/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 5-runner bumper at Worcester in September. Respectable fourth under a penalty at Perth later that month. Has left Olly Murphy. Top claimer takes 7 lb off. Raced twice for Olly Murphy, winning at Worcester then looking a difficult ride at Perth.
13th	13 13th (13) (200/1 -203%) Tipping Point	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Tipping Point 200/1, Last of 5 finishers completed start in Irish points (May 18). Likely outsider on bumper debut. Holds weak claims on his Irish point form; new stable is 0-51 in bumpers.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

There has been no stopping Paul Nicholls following a slow start to the season and Sinnatra appeals as a likely candidate with that in mind, but the newly-formed father and son partnership of Jonjo and A J O'Neill have started brightly too and ASSERTIVE WALK might be worth chancing. The stoutly-bred son of Walk In The Park fetched 85,000-euros as a three-year-old and, on paper at least, looks to hold a live chance. Pure Blue and Harry Bright are just two others to consider.

In a concluding bumper where the betting should be informative SINNATRA gets the vote for last year's winning stable. Harry Bright, Hillwalk, who was closing in second when falling at the last in his sole point, and Assertive Walk are other interesting runners before any market clues are known.

There are several interesting types among the newcomers, particularly SINNATRA and Assertive Walk.

15:59 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (18/1 -29%) Dandy Magic	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Dandy Magic 18/1, Fair form in maidens for Emmet Mullins but ran poorly having changed hands for 15,500 gns when last of 10 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind making handicap debut. Beaten a very long way on stable debut; needs a transformation switched to the AW.
2	10 2nd (10) (9/2 +10%) Blue Lakota	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(10) Blue Lakota 9/2, Limited impact in his qualifying runs but well backed following wind surgery, much improved when second of 6 in nursery (15/8) at this course (5f) 21 days ago, coming back at the winner late on. Remains low-mileage and return to 6f promises to suit. Just beaten on nursery/AW debut here three weeks ago; return to 6f may suit; respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +25%) Harswell Ruby	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Harswell Ruby 12/1, Showed improved form when second on nursery debut at Southwell (6f) in October but, equipped with a hood, seemed to find rise in class too much when fifth of 7 in nursery back at that venue (7f) 2 weeks ago. Could do with cutting out the slow starts. Went close at Southwell last month and latest defeat was in a better race.
4	1 4th (1) (11/4 +73%) Hundred Caps	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(1) Hundred Caps 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 17 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 76 days ago. Gelded ahead of handicap debut and no surprise to see a better showing for good yard. Showed ability in his last two starts on turf; dam was a smart performer on the AW.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 -13%) Kodi Fire	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(2) Kodi Fire 17/2, Kodi Bear colt who ran below pick of his form despite making the places when third of 7 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back on nursery debut. Has shown some ability, but still needs to take a step forward now switched to a nursery.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 -67%) Bow Street	5 5/1(-67%)	(3) Bow Street 5/1, 5/1, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D 17 days ago, by ½ length from Ghostman. Well suited by the return to this trip then and he's respected once more from 3 lb higher mark. Beat Ghostman by half a length over C&D 17 days ago; one of the likelier winners.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 -56%) Beerwah	14 14/1(-56%)	(5) Beerwah 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, respectable fourth of 9 in novice at Redcar (6f, soft) 35 days ago, switched over 1f out and keeping on. Not ruled out on nursery bow. Signs of ability in four starts on turf, but still more needed on nursery/AW debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (66/1 -100%) Auntie Jo	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Auntie Jo 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 8 in nursery at this C&D 25 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and not threatening. Much more needed. Failed to beat a rival on nursery/AW debut over C&D last month; enough to prove.
9th	7 9th (7) (7/2 +13%) Ghostman	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(7) Ghostman 7/2, Dandy Man gelding who produced best effort to date when ½-length second of 9 to Bow Street in nursery at this C&D 17 days ago. Not taken lightly meeting that rival on 2 lb better terms. Closely matched with Bow Street on latest C&D running; should be bang there once again.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -150%) What What What	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) What What What 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Needs to take a step forward on nursery debut. Not set the world alight in four start on turf; best watched on nursery/AW debut.
11th	11 11th (11) (80/1 -100%) Good Reward	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) Good Reward 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. Needs to take a marked step forward to feature on handicap debut. Shown little in three starts; open to improvement now handicapping but it will be needed.

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

BLUE LAKOTA was a major improver for both wind surgery and making his handicap debut when narrowly denied here over 5f earlier in the month, and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from going one better. Bow Street had Ghostman half a length behind in the runner-up spot over C&D last time out and he can uphold that form, despite being 2lb worse off at the weights.

BOW STREET benefited from the step back up in trip and overcame trouble at the start when opening his account over C&D 17 days ago. He's fancied to make another bold bid up 3 lb, with Blue Lakota and Ghostman, who was just behind the selection latest, others to consider. Market confidence behind nursery debutants Hundred Caps and Kodi Fire would also look significant.

The choice is HUNDERED CAPS who has shown ability on turf while his dam was smart on the AW.

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +80%) Brooklyn	0.909091 10/11(+80%)	(1) Brooklyn 10/11, Foaled May 9. €175,000 yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Closely related to 11f winner Rubydooby. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Lord Shanakill. One to note on debut. 175,000euros yearling; by Night Of Thunder out of a very well-related 1m2f winner.
2	6 2nd (6) (40/1 -21%) Joseph	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Joseph 40/1, Foaled February 9. 60,000 gns foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Earthlight gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m. 70,000gns yearling; yard is only 1-34 with 2yos this term.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 +8%) Happy Banner	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Happy Banner 11/1, Starspangledbanner colt. 28/1, proved badly in need of the experience when seventh of 9 in novice at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut 30 days ago, looking ill at ease on the track. This should reveal more. Modest effort in soft-ground contest at Newmarket; may do better in this scenario.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -38%) Criminal Shore	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Criminal Shore 11/1, Kodiac colt. 40/1, showed plenty to work on amidst inexperience when fourth of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 32 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. In good hands and he's open to improvement. Showed promise with fourth-place finish at Southwell; possibilities granted progress.
5th	11 5th (11) (25/1 -213%) Ventura Dream	25 25/1(-213%)	(11) Ventura Dream 25/1, Foaled January 29. €44,000 foal, £85,000 yearling, Earthlight colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 9f/1¼m winner Gifts of Gold. Yard no stranger to success with their newcomers and he's one to note, particularly if strong in betting. £85,000 yearling; by Earthlight; stable has good record with 2yos; possibilities.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 -106%) Optimatum	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Optimatum 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/1, went backwards from debut when last of 11 in novice at Redcar (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Debut effort contained promise but handicaps may be more his bag moving forward. Needs significant improvement on his Redcar efforts.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 -45%) Jamaican Storm	4 4/1(-45%)	(5) Jamaican Storm 4/1, Foaled April 12. Havana Grey gelding. At long odds for debut but made an encouraging start when third of 12 in a C&D novice 31 days ago, headway from 2f out and staying on. Open to improvement and he's respected. Promising third in similar event over C&D one month ago, keeping on; the form pick.
8th	7 8th (7) (4/1 -60%) Lemurian	4 4/1(-60%)	(7) Lemurian 4/1, Foaled April 29. Dubawi colt. Brother to very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Journey, 11.6f-14.5f winner Mimikyu and 2-y-o 1m winner Indigo Girl, latter 2 smart. Dam winner up to 15.5f (2-y-o 1¼m winner), won Prix Royal-Oak. Very appealing newcomer representing leading stable. From a good family that his notable connections know well; respected debutant.
9th	10 9th (10) (80/1 -60%) Transfuse	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Transfuse 80/1, Makes plenty of appeal on paper but could only run to a modest level when twelfth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (1m) on debut 28 days ago. Changed hands for just 1,000 gns since and he's best watched here. Down the field at Dundalk on sole start for Joseph O'Brien; sold for 1,000gns since.
10th	3 10th (3) (125/1 -150%) Dutch Duke	125 125/1(-150%)	(3) Dutch Duke 125/1, Foaled April 21. £21,000 yearling, Massaat gelding. Brother to 6f winner Granny Budgie. Dam, 9.5f winner, half-sister to useful winning sprinter Caledonia Lady. £21,000 yearling; stable is 0-33 with 2yos this year; best watched.
11th	9 11th (9) (300/1 -355%) Roman Bar	300 300/1(-355%)	(9) Roman Bar 300/1, Foaled May 4. Massaat gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 300/1) on debut 23 days ago, always behind. Readily passed over. Beaten long way in 1m maiden at Nottingham.
12th	12 12th (12) (200/1 -203%) Lady Papaver	200 200/1(-203%)	(12) Lady Papaver 200/1, Foaled March 25. 2,000 gns yearling, Ulysses filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Bright Crescent and 7f winner Floral Splendour. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart 1m/8.6f winner (stayed 1½m) Legendary. Likely outsider on racecourse bow. 2,000gns yearling; by Ulysses; yard's first 2yo runner.

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

This can go the way of JAMAICAN STORM, who shaped with abundant promise on debut when keeping on well for third over C&D, having dwelt at the start. With normal improvement expected, Bryan Smart's charge can break the maiden at the main expense of newcomer Lemurian, who hails from a family that connections have been very successful with in recent years, although he is likely to need further in time. Southwell fourth Criminal Shore is another to note, as is debutant Brooklyn, who cost 175,000 euros as a yearling.

LEMURIAN makes plenty of appeal on paper, hailing from a family his leading stable has enjoyed plenty of success with, so he's selected to get off to the perfect start before the benefit of market clues. Jamaica Storm sets the standard of those with previous form on the back of an encouraging C&D debut third 31 days ago and he's feared. Brooklyn and Ventura Dream are another pair of newcomers to note, whilst Criminal Shore commands respect, too.

With the form standard not particularly high, interesting newcomers LEMURIAN, Brooklyn and Ventura Dream comprise the shortlist.

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +33%) Eclairage	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(5) Eclairage 6/4, Lightly-raced winner. 12/1, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at this C&D 28 days ago, always holding on. That form is working out well so big shout. Off the mark on AW and handicap debut here last month, up 4lb, go well again.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +25%) Moonhall Lass	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(4) Moonhall Lass 9/2, 6/1, creditable 2 lengths fifth of 11 to Eclairage in nursery at this C&D 28 days ago. Can give a good account. Six-race maiden, shaped well both runs here, 1lb lower for 2l defeat latest, big claims.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 +17%) Skillman Ave	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Skillman Ave 5/2, Blinkered for 1st time, good length third of 11 to Eclairage in nursery (7/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Not taken lightly with the headgear again sported. Good C&D run on handicap and AW debut, blinkers retained, dropped 1lb, thereabouts.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 -40%) Charanda	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Charanda 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in maiden at this course (7f, 40/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Good run over this C&D on debut, hard to assess on handicap bow, watch the market.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 -7%) Vanilla Baby	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Vanilla Baby 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, below form eighth of 13 in nursery at this course (7f) 2 days ago. Back down in trip. Yard in good form. Narrowly denied over 6f on h'cap and AW debut, poor effort here over 7f on Wednesday.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 +9%) Tino Pai	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Tino Pai 10/1, Respectable 3¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Eclairage in nursery at this C&D (11/1) 28 days ago. No forlorn hope. Beaten 3.25l over C&D behind Eclairage on latest, better off at weights but more needed.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 0%) Nell's Dream	40 40/1(0%)	(9) Nell's Dream 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. No show in three maidens over further, 5lb wrong, best watched dropped in trip.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -136%) Kensington Hope	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Kensington Hope 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when creditable sixth of 14 in nursery at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on 1st time and in the picture. Minor promise for former yard, drop back to 5f should suit, cheekpieces and tongue-tie on.

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

With the form of her recent C&D win in a similar grade having been boosted in the interim, ECLAIRAGE should be capable of following up. Smartly away from the stalls, the Danny Murphy-trained filly made all to score comfortably by half a length. A 4lb rise doesn't appear too harsh given how well the race has worked out subsequently. Skillman Ave, who finished a staying-on third in that contest, has a chance at the revised weights. Gavin Cromwell's filly has plenty of experience, which should stand to her here. Just Jump would be of definite interest off a mark of 72 if settling better than last time. The Andrew Slattery-trained gelding could be suited to this drop back to 5f.

An open nursery in which ECLAIRAGE earns the vote with the form of his recent C&D success having been franked. Skillman Ave chase home the selection that day and is again feared most with Tino Pai, Moonhall Lass and Vanilla Baby also well in the mix.

MOONHALL LASS is preferred. She hasn't much to find with Eclairage, she's better off at the weights with her and Keane is on board

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (13/2 +7%) Kylian	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(7) Kylian 13/2, C&D winner. 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft) in September, weakening final 1f. Unexposed on synthetics and no surprise to see a good showing back from 76 days off. C&D winner at two; has some useful form this year and he's edging down the weights; chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +0%) Malc	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Malc 9/1, Useful at 2, notably runner-up in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot. Good fourth on return at listed level in May but struggled in Group 1 company next start and only sixteenth of 21 on handicap debut at York (6f, soft) 6 weeks ago. Eased 3 lb ahead of tapeta debut. Norfolk Stakes runner-up at two; one good run and two lesser efforts this year; AW debut.
3	12 3rd (12) (11/2 +61%) Spirit Of Applause	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(12) Spirit Of Applause 11/2, C&D winner in October and remained in very good order since, shaping much better than the bare result when fifth of 9 in a C&D handicap 6 days ago, noted finishing with running left. This tougher from out of the weights but he's evidently thriving at present. C&D win last month; met trouble galore here last week; 4lb out of weights; e-w claims.
4	3 4th (3) (15/2 +25%) Sommelier	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Sommelier 15/2, Twenty-third of 28 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm, 14/1), merely passing beaten rivals when last seen in June. 2-5 on the AW and he merits respect back from 5 months off given his low-mileage profile. Has some smart form, including here; absent five months but not fully exposed just yet.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/8 +46%) Bergerac	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(6) Bergerac 15/8, Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and has held his form well since, good third having set sound gallop in Ayr Silver Cup (6f) in September. Likely to give another bold showing on the front end. Good record over C&D and ended the turf season with several good runs; leading contender.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -100%) Equilateral	9 9/1(-100%)	(1) Equilateral 9/1, More miss than hit in 2024 but arrives here on the back of a respectable second of 8 in conditions' event at Kempton (6f) 51 days ago, running on. Capable of playing a lead role with a repeat. Stiff task at Kempton latest; has the ability to go well despite top weight; Tapeta debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 -100%) Significantly	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Significantly 10/1, Course winner. 18/1, 4¼ lengths last of 8 to No Half Measures in Group 3 World Trophy at Newbury (5.2f, soft) 62 days ago, weakening near line. Undergone wind surgery since and he's one to consider. 2024 has been a damp squib but goes well here and a wind op could revive his fortunes.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 +0%) Juan Les Pins	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Juan Les Pins 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 20/1) 20 days ago, badly hampered. Others make greater appeal. Dangerous mark and type to revive at some point this winter; stable quiet this autumn.
9th	11 9th (11) (125/1 -468%) Strong Power	125 125/1(-468%)	(11) Strong Power 125/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022 but did bounce back to form from much lower turf mark when second of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June. Possible this first for 6 months will be needed but the betting should guide all the same. Better on AW but handicapped accordingly and this looks tough back from 174 days off.
10th	8 10th (8) (18/1 +28%) Bond Chairman	18 18/1(+28%)	(8) Bond Chairman 18/1, Won on return at Doncaster in 2023 but more miss than hit since, going backwards from his reappearance effort in July when ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Others preferred. Down in the weights but it has been a while since he threatened in a handicap.

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

A C&D winner off 4lb lower in the Gosforth Park Cup back in June, BERGERAC has held his form well since then. Kevin Ryan's likeable sprinter again acquitted himself with great credit when finishing third in the Ayr Silver Cup and, nudged up 1lb back at the minimum trip, he gets the nod. Kylian is yet to deliver on the promise he showed in his juvenile days, but his mark is fast becoming attractive and he commands respect. Equilateral, runner-up to last weekend's brilliant Golden Rose winner Night Raider at Kempton, is also noteworthy.

Having resumed winning ways over C&D in June, BERGERAC has remained in excellent form since, first home in his group having set a sound gallop when third in the Silver Cup at Ayr. He looks sure to give another good account and shades the vote. Significantly, back from a break/wind surgery, and Kylian are others to consider. Spirit of Applause also commands respect despite operating from out of the weights.

A strong race in which Equilateral, Bergerac and SOMMELIER appeal most. A stiff 5f on AW could be ideal for the selection.

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 -67%) Jackie Brown	5 5/1(-67%)	(7) Jackie Brown 5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Good second of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Considered. Went close in two of last three, beaten 0.5l over 7f here latest, up 4lb, each-way claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 +6%) Cross Border	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Cross Border 15/2, Course winner. 11/1, first run since leaving Daniel William O'Sullivan when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers back on. Unreliable sort. Maiden winner here over 5f, solid effort on stable debut latest, 2lb lower, could go well.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +11%) I'm Spartacus	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) I'm Spartacus 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 13/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. C&D winner in September, good run over 5f here latest, down 1lb and could go well.
4	15 4th (15) (5/1 0%) Devil's Angel	5 5/1(0%)	(15) Devil's Angel 5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Enters calculations. RESERVE Four-time AW winner in the UK, signs of a revival last twice, chance if gets in; reserve.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -133%) Crystal Luna	14 14/1(-133%)	(2) Crystal Luna 14/1, 17/2, creditable third of 8 in maiden at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and in the picture. Solid run on AW debut here over 5f last month, bred to get 6f, trainer does well here.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/2 +10%) Rattletheonionbag	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Rattletheonionbag 9/2, 14/1, very good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Short headed over C&D latest, up 2lb but is well drawn and she should be thereabouts.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 -32%) Conversant	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Conversant 66/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 8½ lengths eleventh of 14 to My Girl Sioux in handicap at this course (5f, 66/1) 21 days ago. 0-6 on the AW, out of form this year, hard to fancy on recent efforts, needs a revival.
8th	4 8th (4) (10/1 -43%) Jazzy Dancer	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Jazzy Dancer 10/1, C&D winner. Last of 14 in handicap (7/1) at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. Two-time C&D winner, 7f too far last time, drop back to 6f will suit, could bounce back.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 +38%) Senado Square	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Senado Square 10/1, C&D winner. 14/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner last December off 56, hasn't really threatened recently, others better treated.
10th	11 10th (11) (33/1 -32%) Sister Lola	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Sister Lola 33/1, 4-time course winner. 22/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 35 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Forty four runs since last win in 2021. C&D winner in 2021, not bad efforts here the last twice but more needed, 4lb wrong.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 -56%) Step Back In Time	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Step Back In Time 25/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to soft, 40/1) 19 days ago. 0-7 on the AW, 1lb wrong, hasn't shown much at this venue, others appeal more.
12th	12 12th (12) (80/1 -100%) Sophia Klimt	80 80/1(-100%)	(12) Sophia Klimt 80/1, 80/1, 8½ lengths twelfth of 14 to My Girl Sioux in handicap at this course (5f) 21 days ago, slowly away. 0-5 on the AW, has run well over C&D but out of form since, 7lb wrong, hard to fancy.
13th	10 13th (10) (25/1 +24%) Finito Bonito	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Finito Bonito 25/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran well at Cork, didn't back that up latest, drawn wide, cheekpieces on, others preferred.
14th	14 14th (14) (40/1 -21%) Tai Sing Yeh	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) Tai Sing Yeh 40/1, 5-time C&D winner. 25/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 35 days ago. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. Multiple C&D winner, thrown in on old form but has lost his way, 5lb wrong, hard to fancy.

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

JACKIE BROWN holds leading claims now that she drops back to 6f. Runner-up here over an extra furlong last time, the Tony Martin-trained filly held every chance before weakening inside the last. Although consistent from 5f to 7f, the four-year-old gives the impression that this could be her optimum distance. Champion apprentice James Ryan takes a valuable 3lb off her back. C&D winner I'm Spartacus has been running well in recent weeks. The Ado McGuinness-trained gelding will appreciate the extra furlong having run on strongly over 5f here last time. Jazzy Dancer would be a threat to all if afforded an easy lead, while Devil's Angel would be a serious threat if getting a run.

This is wide open but RATTLETHEONIONBAG signalled he's ready to strike when a very good recent C&D runner-up so looks the way to go. Jackie Brown and I'm Spartacus both arrive in good nick and can chase home the selection in that order. Crystal Luna completes the shortlist.

It might be worth siding with CRYSTAL LUNA. Her yard does well here, she shaped well in a 5f maiden here latest and she's bred for 6f

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/10 +41%) Hitched	1.1 11/10(+41%)	(1) Hitched 11/10, Thrived in recent weeks, landing back-to-back Lingfield handicaps (at 1m) in recent weeks. Deserving of extra credit for the latest of them 3 days ago and big shout in hat-trick bid under a penalty. Incurs a double penalty for his Lingfield wins but is better than ever; first run here.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Roman Harry	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Roman Harry 4/1, Winner in maiden at Laytown (7f) in September and cemented positive start for new yard when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Respected in present groove. Respectable third over C&D last Saturday; still comparatively unexposed away from turf.
3	3 3rd (3) (18/1 -50%) Panama City	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Panama City 18/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 12/1) 48 days ago, albeit not looking entirely straightforward. On a workable mark if building on that here. Inconsistent since the summer but has possibilities if turning up in top form.
4	2 4th (2) (28/1 -133%) Annandale	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Annandale 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in October. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 6 days ago, not knocked about. Versatile as regards trip and no reason why he won't give another good account. Ran respectably over C&D last week but may ideally need a return to further.
5th	11 5th (11) (11/1 -38%) Wheres The Crumpet	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) Wheres The Crumpet 11/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win here in October. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 17 days ago, no extra only close home. Another who can't be ruled out in present groove. Holds a solid chance on recent C&D form; close second to subsequent scorer latest.
6th	10 6th (10) (4/1 +50%) Al Shabab	4 4/1(+50%)	(10) Al Shabab 4/1, 5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago, not clear run 2f out and keeping on final 1f. No forlorn hope now trying 1m for the first time. 3yo maiden who gives the impression this new trip is worth exploring; in the mix.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 +17%) Jumeira Vision	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Jumeira Vision 10/1, 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 6 days ago, dropping away final 1f. Comes here operating from last winning mark and another holding each-way claims. Front-running fourth over C&D the last twice; still well treated on peak form.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 0%) Martin's Brig	12 12/1(0%)	(9) Martin's Brig 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 16/1, possibly needed the run after 3 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. No surprise to see him thereabouts. Two wins over C&D this year; seemed to need the run here (back from break) last time.
9th	12 9th (12) (100/1 -203%) Miss Idunn	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Miss Idunn 100/1, 25/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 68 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. 3yo maiden whose chance depends on how well she responds to new headgear.
10th	8 10th (8) (125/1 -279%) Ravenswing	125 125/1(-279%)	(8) Ravenswing 125/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1), slowly away. Off 22 months. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson and betting likely to prove the best guide. Maiden; absent since January 2023; debut for new yard; market instructive.
11th	7 11th (7) (66/1 -164%) Ice Shadow	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Ice Shadow 66/1, Dual winner during 2023 who was clearly not 100% after 6 months off when last of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in June. Returns with yard having displayed positive signs in recent weeks but she remains 3 lb above last winning mark. Trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year.

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

HITCHED was value for more than the winning margin when getting up late on to bring up a double at Lingfield on Tuesday and he gets the vote to make light of his penalty again. A 1lb rise for a recent C&D second doesn't discount Wheres The Crumpet, while Roman Harry wasn't disgraced when third over this track and trip last week and he looks the pick of the remainder.

HITCHED arrives having landed back-to-back Lingfield handicaps, the latest 3 days ago, and he's fancied to defy a double penalty and complete the hat-trick. Roman Harry, Al Shabab and Wheres The Crumpet are a trio of others to consider.

The suggestion is ROMAN HARRY, who may still have more to offer on non-turf surfaces. Al Shabab is second choice.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Dundalk Stakes 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (11/1 -83%) Whispersinthewind	11 11/1(-83%)	(4) Whispersinthewind 11/1, Fairly useful filly. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner maiden (7/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft) 41 days ago, always holding on. Not taken lightly. Won a Naas maiden on latest over 7f, has run well here before, should go well.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 +8%) Hightimeyouwon	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Hightimeyouwon 11/4, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Excellent second of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, 17/2) 14 days ago. Trainer going well. Player. Two-time C&D winner, ran well for current yard here last month, down in trip, shortlisted.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 +13%) Current Option	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Current Option 14/1, Fairly useful gelding. Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 20/1) 21 days ago. Hood back on. 0-6 on AW, visor worn for 12l defeat here last time replaced by hood, others appeal more.
4	8 4th (8) (10/3 +58%) Perfect Judgement	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(8) Perfect Judgement 10/3, Fairly useful gelding. First run since leaving Jack W. Davison when creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 21 days ago. Trainer going well. One to keep on right side. Won at Leopardstown in August, has won here over 6f, beaten 5.25l latest, more needed.
5th	9 5th (9) (8/1 +0%) Punk Poet	8 8/1(+0%)	(9) Punk Poet 8/1, Fairly useful gelding. 5-time course winner. Good third of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Five-time course winner at 1m, closely matched with Perfect Judgement, each-way chance.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 -54%) No More Porter	10 10/1(-54%)	(3) No More Porter 10/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at the Curragh in September. 14/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. One to consider. Good effort on AW debut over 1m on latest, drop back to 7f will suit, chance.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 -100%) Black Storm	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Black Storm 14/1, C&D winner in October. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, 5/2) 14 days ago, finding little. Others more persuasive. Won a C&D maiden last month, poor over 1m latest, 7f a plus but needs to bounce back.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/1 -22%) Benavente	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Benavente 11/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 9/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Naas (7f, good to soft). Off 121 days. Three-time AW winner including here over 1m, lacks a run but Keane booked, check market.
9th	5 9th (5) (11/2 -10%) Imperial Dream	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(5) Imperial Dream 11/2, Fairly useful gelding. 6/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Needs considering. Won on the AW for Mark Prescott, good run here over 6f latest, don't discount back at 7f.
10th	10 10th (10) (40/1 -21%) Ransom	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Ransom 40/1, Course winner. 40/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good), slowly away. Off 134 days. First run for yard after leaving H. D. McGuigan. Three-time course winner at 1m, out of form recently, best watched on stable debut.

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

Back over 7f, PERFECT JUDGEMENT can strike on what is only his second start for trainer Stephen Thorne. Held up to get the trip when fifth over a mile here last time, the three-year-old can be ridden a bit closer to the pace on this occasion. Well treated by these race conditions, he can register a third career success. Naas maiden winner Whispersinthewind is thoroughly unexposed at this level. Twice placed on the Polytrack last winter, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained filly has to be respected. Punk Poet is at his best over a mile, but the Eddie Lynam-trained gelding would be dangerous to underestimate if allowed too much of a lead under Chris Hayes.

A case can be made for plenty of these but HIGHTIMEYOUWON rates just the pick of the weights on the back of his very good second here last time out so edges the vote. Course specialist Punk Poet heads the list of dangers, with Perfect Judgement, No More Porter and Imperial Dream all well in the mix too.

Preference is for WHISPERSINTHEWIND. She beat a decent sort in a Naas maiden last time and she has solid placed C&D form in the book

18:00 Dundalk Stakes 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +44%) Pals Battalion	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(4) Pals Battalion 10/3, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Good second of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (7f, soft) 17 days ago, no extra late on so return to 6f a plus. Consistent 3yo, latterly in visor; solid chance in the retained headgear.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +25%) Phoenix Of Dreams	6 6/1(+25%)	(2) Phoenix Of Dreams 6/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 3-runner maiden at Redcar (6f, heavy, 1/10) 25 days ago, driven out. This a different ask back in a handicap. Straightforward task in weak maiden last time but still looks unexposed over 6f.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +33%) Evocative Spark	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Evocative Spark 4/1, Won 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/2) 18 days ago, suited by way race developed. Well-run 6f suits him best and could be vulnerable to the 3-y-os here. Won at Wolverhampton last time and remains well handicapped on historical turf data.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/3 -33%) Brummell	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) Brummell 10/3, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (5f, 11/2) 11 days ago. Carries penalty for that easy win and he looks one to keep on the right side of. Well treated under a penalty for his 5f win here last week; future mark 3lb higher.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +52%) Kit Gabriel	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) Kit Gabriel 12/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/1) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane. Far from solid on 2024 form; debut for new stable; others preferred.
7th	9 7th (9) (33/1 +0%) Giselles Izzy	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Giselles Izzy 33/1, Three wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in August. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 16 days ago, not seen to best effect having been caught wide. Better strike-rate on turf than on AW; raced mostly in lower grades; opposed.
5	5 \|RR\| (5) (80/1 -60%) Dream Show	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Dream Show 80/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago. Lot to prove. Poor results for current yard; enough to prove dropped in trip.

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

BRUMMELL overcame trouble in running when fairly bolting up over 5f here recently and, stepping back up in trip, the suspicion is that a 6lb penalty may not stop Julie Camacho's sprinter from going in again. Pals Battalion was too keen for his own good when runner-up over 7f at Redcar and this cut back in distance can see him put up the most resistance to the selection. Phoenix Of Dreams remains relatively unexposed in handicaps and he is also a noteworthy contender.

BRUMMELL and Fahrenheit Seven are a pair of 3-y-os going the right way so they may fight this out. Marginal preference is for the former, who is understandably turned out under a penalty for what was an easy win here recently. Of the rest, Evocative Spark can remain competitive.

Topweight FAHRENHEIT SEVEN (nap) looks the type to do well on AW this autumn/winter and is first choice ahead of Evocative Spark.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (7/4 +65%) Purview	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(8) Purview 7/4, Foaled April 1. Kingman colt. Dam 1½m winner out of Prix Marcel Boussac winner Proportional. Catches the eye on paper. Well worth a market check. Son of Kingman holds an Irish Derby entry and is much respected on his debut.
2	12 2nd (12) (15/2 -7%) What's Your Game	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(12) What's Your Game 15/2, Once-raced colt. 5/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) on debut 36 days ago. Should improve. Ran green when one of the main fancies for a 1m maiden on debut at the Curragh last month.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 -175%) Mo Chroi	33 33/1(-175%)	(7) Mo Chroi 33/1, Foaled May 26. €8,000 yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Galiway colt. Closely related to 9f winner Mademoiselle Mia and half-brother to 1m winner Such Promise and 7f-12.4f winner Buxted Too. Market can guide. 62,000euros 2yo closely related to French 1m1f winner Mademoiselle Mia; watch the market.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 0%) Johnny's Oasis	33 33/1(0%)	(5) Johnny's Oasis 33/1, Once-raced colt. Ninth of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut 32 days ago, slowly away. Tailed off at Gowran on his debut; change of surface needs to bring out major improvement.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/4 -9%) Aeon's Aegis	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(1) Aeon's Aegis 6/4, Promising sort. 15/2, fourth of 11 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 23 days ago. Yard having good spell. The form pick. Pleasing debut when fourth behind the Group 1-entered Serengeti here over 7f last month.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -25%) Something Noble	100 100/1(-25%)	(10) Something Noble 100/1, Once-raced colt. Seventh of 10 in maiden (80/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut 32 days ago. Bred to have a future but pedigree would suggest he will be better over shorter than this.
7th	2 7th (2) (20/1 -135%) All Told	20 20/1(-135%)	(2) All Told 20/1, Foaled May 15. Magna Grecia gelding. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Jouska. Trainer going well. Wears tongue strap. Considered newcomer. Fifth foal; dam was a 1m2f AW winner; tongue-tied on his debut; best watched.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 -71%) Habari	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Habari 12/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 12 in maiden (16/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. May well do better. Possibilities. Slightly better when fifth of 12 over C&D latest and stable do well at this venue.
9th	6 9th (6) (14/1 +0%) March To The Band	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) March To The Band 14/1, Foaled January 24. 40,000 gns foal, £120,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f-1m winner Ajrad and 2-y-o 7f winner Cryptoqueen. Wears cheekpieces. No forlorn hope. £120,000 yearling has a lovely pedigree and Colin Keane is booked; watch the market.
10th	3 10th (3) (10/1 -18%) Faro Luminoso	10 10/1(-18%)	(3) Faro Luminoso 10/1, Once-raced colt. Tenth of 27 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 18/1) on debut 19 days ago. Open to improvement. Ideal draw here will help matters but he will need to be out fast to take advantage.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -20%) Southgreen	150 150/1(-20%)	(11) Southgreen 150/1, Once-raced gelding. Twentieth of 27 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 125/1) on debut 19 days ago. Sent off a big price on debut at the Curragh this month and ran according to the market.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 +0%) Rushes And Bushes	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Rushes And Bushes 200/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Last of 12 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Has failed to beat a single rival home in two runs around here; impossible to recommend.

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

Fourth on his debut over 7f here last month, AEON'S AEGIS should appreciate stepping up to a mile. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt was held up in the early stages before staying on well up the straight to get within six lengths of the winner. Granted normal improvement from that initial outing, the son of Not This Time can open his account. Habari showed huge improvement from his first outing to take fifth here over this trip. If he can take a similar step forward from that run, he should be involved at the finish. What's Your Game shaped well enough on his debut at the Curragh to suggest he can win his maiden soon.

Joseph O'Brien's AEON'S AEGIS made a promising start when a recent fourth here and this son of Not This Time is fancied to build on it and open his account. A few newcomers offer a fair bit of potential here, not least Purview and All Told and they can chase home the selection in that order.

AEON'S AEGIS (nap) finished fourth in a hot 7f maiden here on his debut and should take all the beating with the cobwebs blown away

18:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +63%) Alfa Whiteburd	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(4) Alfa Whiteburd 9/4, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in October. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 11/4) 35 days ago but could easily get back on the up returned to the AW. C&D scorer; repeatedly short of room on hat-trick bid at Redcar; remains unexposed.
2	9 2nd (9) (20/1 -67%) Bellagio Man	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Bellagio Man 20/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Dangerous if building on that from his lowly mark. More encouraging signs with C&D third; on long losing run but too well treated to dismiss.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -180%) Monsieur Kodi	7 7/1(-180%)	(2) Monsieur Kodi 7/1, 2/1, won 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, kept up to work. Shortlist material with a 3 lb ruse perfectly fair (retains handicap scope). Had slipped in the weights prior to scoring at Chelmsford; should be thereabouts again.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +50%) Sacred Falls	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) Sacred Falls 6/1, Latest win at Carlisle in May. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 6 days ago. Didn't get rub of the green here last time; ought to make her presence felt off same mark.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 +50%) Northern Spirit	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Northern Spirit 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at York in September. 20/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 13 days ago. This represents a big drop back in class so he's a major player. Creditable fifth in warm race at Doncaster last time; dual C&D winner; leading contender.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -13%) Bowman	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Bowman 18/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive for all he's been holding his form pretty well. Hard to knock in terms of consistency but others appeal more for the win.
7th	3 7th (3) (4/1 +50%) Last Outlaw	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Last Outlaw 4/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 5/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Makes AW debut and return to 6f will certainly suit. Lightly raced 3yo; Nottingham winner in October; bit disappointing next time; AW debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 -67%) Bella Kopella	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Bella Kopella 20/1, Four-time course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 9/2) 83 days ago. Not taken lightly given he's in better heart than her form figures suggest. Goes well here, has fallen in the weights and has won after a break; interesting.

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

Last Outlaw is still of very low mileage and is one to monitor closely in the betting on his all-weather debut. However, there are many old hands for a race of this nature and the likes of last-time-out Chelmsford winner Monsieur Kodi, along with previous C&D scorer Alfa Whiteburd, also need taking seriously. However, slender preference is for NORTHERN SPIRIT, whose recent form has a strong appearance and he looks worth chancing off just 3lb above his last winning mark.

Plenty to consider but MONSIEUR KODI looked good back on the AW when cashing in on a drop in grade at Chelmsford a fortnight ago and his new mark looks well within his compass. Northern Spirit is used to competing in better races than this so he demands respect, with Bella Kopella one to consider at longer odds.

Course specialist Bella Kopella is feared but the vote goes to SACRED FALLS who didn't have much luck in running here six days ago.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +58%) Carolina Jetstream	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(4) Carolina Jetstream 5/4, Built on debut promise when a close fourth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Classic-entered; short of room late on when narrow fourth in photo-finish here latest.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +20%) Dancing Teapot	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Dancing Teapot 2/1, Promising Camelot filly who shaped well when a debut second of 14 in maiden (17/2) at this course (7f) 14 days ago, best work finish. Yard in good form. Sure to improve, especially now her stamina is drawn out more. Interersting. Wide draw here makes life tougher but she looks very talented and is entitled to improve.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/2 -64%) Nuit	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(11) Nuit 9/2, Promising sort. 7/2, third of 11 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to soft) on debut 41 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Can go well. Never-nearer third behind the highly regarded Galveston; Spencer is 2-3 at the track.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -267%) Camevere	33 33/1(-267%)	(3) Camevere 33/1, Foaled May 7. Camelot filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Duke de Sessa and 1¼m winner Hotspur Harry. Dam 11f-1¾m winner. One to consider. Irish Oaks entry a half-sister to winners Duke De Sessa and Hotspur Harry; respected.
5th	2 5th (2) (50/1 -355%) Bridezilla	50 50/1(-355%)	(2) Bridezilla 50/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 14 in maiden at Thurles (8.2f, good, 12/1) on debut 43 days ago, slowly away. Needs to build on it. Should have improved from debut fourth and will be involved if handling the Polytrack.
6th	8 6th (8) (50/1 -25%) Lisnadill	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Lisnadill 50/1, Foaled March 1. €10,000 yearling, Masar filly. Half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Tamborrada and 1m winner Sunglasses. Betting can guide. Cost 10,000euros as a yearling; dam was an AW winner but this looks a hot introduction.
7th	7 7th (7) (150/1 -355%) Final Secret	150 150/1(-355%)	(7) Final Secret 150/1, Foaled April 18. Time Test filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 8.6f Dream Lodge and useful 1¼m winner Splash Mountain. Dam unraced. Half-sister to seven winners but stable 0-11 with 2yos on the AW; market will guide.
8th	12 8th (12) (66/1 +0%) Oranzona	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Oranzona 66/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, eleventh of 27 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) on debut 19 days ago. Made little impression on debut at the Curragh over this trip; one for the future.
9th	14 9th (14) (6/1 +14%) Think About It	6 6/1(+14%)	(14) Think About It 6/1, Twice-raced filly. 5/2, third of 8 in minor event at Roscommon (7.4f, soft) 81 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Ought to be in the shake-up. Sent off favourite latest; should get a strong pace to aim at and will be finishing well.
10th	6 10th (6) (20/1 -67%) Denim And Diamonds	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Denim And Diamonds 20/1, €100,000Y. Half-sister to 6f winner Ave Maria (by Kingman). Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 12.5f, is a half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Melody of Love. Needs a second look. Cost 100,000euros as a yearling; tongue-tied and drawn wide; stable second string.
11th	13 11th (13) (200/1 -203%) Sliabh Na Gcroi	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Sliabh Na Gcroi 200/1, Foaled May 4. U S Navy Flag filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, granddaughter of Princess Royal Stakes winner Itnab, from a good family. Dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 76), out of maiden half-sister to UAE 7f Listed winner Alazeyab.
12th	1 12th (1) (200/1 -100%) Bella Boyne	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Bella Boyne 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Sent off big prices when down the field at Gowran and here over 7f; makes no appeal.
13th	10 13th (10) (150/1 -50%) Nippy Nelly	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Nippy Nelly 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 11 in maiden (150/1) at the Curragh (7f, good). Off 124 days. Showed promise on debut but was beaten out of sight in a hot Curragh maiden in July.
14th	9 14th (9) (250/1 -67%) Miss Susanna	250 250/1(-67%)	(9) Miss Susanna 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 300/1, last of 11 in minor event at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has failed to beat a single rival home in two starts here (5f-6f); no chance.

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

The twice-raced CAROLINA JETSTREAM can make it third-time lucky for the Adrian Murray stable. Third on her debut in what was arguably a strong maiden at the Curragh, the daughter of Pinatubo ran a big race when fourth on her first run on the Polytrack here last month. With the benefit of those experiences to call upon, she should be good enough to win. Stepping up to a mile for the first time in her career also looks a wise move. Recent runner-up Dancing Teapot is another who should benefit from the extra furlong. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly flashed home when only just denied here earlier this month. Jamie Spencer is an intriguing booking on the Henry De Bromhead-trained Nuit. Third on her debut at Naas last month, the Sea The Stars filly is entitled to be sharper now.

DANCING TEAPOT was going on well at the finish when a promising debut second over 7f here and is fancied to take a sizeable step forward now upped to 1m. This daughter of Camelot gets the nod over form pick Carolina Jetstream with Nuit also firmly in the picture if, as expected, building on her debut Naas third. Debutantes Denim And Diamonds and Camevere also need factoring in, especially if the market speaks in their favour.

Classic-entered DANCING TEAPOT was an unlucky loser here over 7f on her debut but will relish the step up in trip.

19:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/2 +21%) Drafted	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(5) Drafted 11/2, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 41 days ago. Eased further 2 lb so he's one to consider. Ran encouragingly back on AW last time; won off 9lb higher two years ago; interesting.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +45%) The Gay Blade	6 6/1(+45%)	(2) The Gay Blade 6/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win at Musselburgh in October. 9/2, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 31 days ago. Hood back on returned to 7f. Four wins this year; hindered by awkward start when favourite here most recently.
3	12 3rd (12) (17/2 +0%) Mr Trick	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(12) Mr Trick 17/2, 50/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago. Well weighted if able to back that up. May cope with the drop back to 7f at this stiff venue; 4lb below last winning mark.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 -33%) Concert Boy	10 10/1(-33%)	(10) Concert Boy 10/1, Twenty-nine runs since sole win, gained over C&D in 2023. Good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 15 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly for all he does need everything to fall right. Recent C&D form includes a couple of good seconds; still has a poor strike-rate.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -10%) Rebecca's Girl	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Rebecca's Girl 22/1, 8/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with blinkers back on. Consistent record for new yard until form dipped the last twice.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -56%) Odd Socks Havana	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Odd Socks Havana 25/1, Five-time course winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 25 days ago, not knocked about on return to action. Better expected. Five course wins; achieved little here (back from a break) last month.
7th	11 7th (11) (10/1 +29%) Pop Favorite	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Pop Favorite 10/1, Six-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 18/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (8f) 6 days ago. Needs to back that up. Ran respectably here last Saturday; drop back to 7f is the negative (best over 1m).
8th	8 8th (8) (9/2 +18%) Muddy Lynn	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(8) Muddy Lynn 9/2, Bounced back to form when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (6f) 24 days ago. Shortlist material up 4 lb returned to 7f. Steadily back to form in a light 2024 campaign, winning over 6f here most recently.
9th	3 9th (3) (5/1 +9%) Keep Me Stable	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Keep Me Stable 5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 7/2, second of 4 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, travelling powerfully. One to consider. Three C&D wins, the most recent in September; close second back here this month.
10th	1 10th (1) (28/1 -100%) Athollblair Boy	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Athollblair Boy 28/1, 11-time course winner. Last of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 20/1) 14 days ago. Possibly needed that run after 11 weeks off and should run closer to form here. Multiple course winner but failed to beat a rival back here last time.
11th	9 11th (9) (33/1 -267%) Mumcat	33 33/1(-267%)	(9) Mumcat 33/1, Course winner. 7/2, won 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 7 months so market may prove to be the best guide. Absent since Wolverhampton win in April; has never won when fresh.
12th	7 12th (7) (28/1 -75%) Eyeeye	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Eyeeye 28/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 9/1, first run since leaving Thomas Mullins when seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time down in trip. 4yo maiden who recorded a poor RPR here two weeks ago on AW/stable debut.

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

C&D winner CONCERT BOY has been running well in defeat of late and, with this not looking any tougher than some of his recent assignments, the well-handicapped son of Kodiac could be worth a shot in a wide-open contest. Muddy Lynn ran on well to score under this rider over 6f here last month and commands respect off just 4lb higher. Keep Me Stable and The Gay Blade are a couple of others to consider.

This looks open but Newcastle-specialist KEEP ME STABLE showed she's back in excellent nick when runnr-up here a fotnight ago and is taken to build on that. Muddy Lynn was strong at the finish when winning over 6f at the track last time so she's a danger, along with Mr Trick.

Attractively handicapped DRAFTED is taken to build on his latest effort and record a first win since joining Danny Brooke.

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 +60%) Empress Artemis	10 10/1(+60%)	(3) Empress Artemis 10/1, Foaled April 10. Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Riccardi Medici. Half-sister to 1m4f AW winner Riccardi Medici; bred to handle this surface so watch market.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 -25%) Permission Tospeak	5 5/1(-25%)	(11) Permission Tospeak 5/1, Twice-raced filly. Second of 11 in maiden (25/1) at Galway (8.3f, heavy) 25 days ago. One to consider. In front of Love Is Blind when runner-up at Galway; likely pace angle is a big player.
3	9 3rd (9) (33/1 -32%) Matrice	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Matrice 33/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, 33/1) on debut 23 days ago. Trainer going well. Frankel filly looks stable second string but she does hold an Irish Oaks entry.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -75%) Love Is Blind	7 7/1(-75%)	(6) Love Is Blind 7/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 11 in maiden (9/1) at Galway (8.3f, heavy) on debut 25 days ago, slowly away. Stable having good spell. Open to improvement. Encouraging race on debut when fourth behind a couple of her stablemates at Galway.
5th	14 5th (14) (5/4 +58%) Study The Lady	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(14) Study The Lady 5/4, Promising sort. 9/4, seventh of 16 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 89 days ago, not ideally placed. Stable in good form. Likely to improve. Dam was 6f AW winner and it's early days so any market confidence would be noteworthy.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 +50%) Lyra Constellation	20 20/1(+50%)	(7) Lyra Constellation 20/1, Foaled April 27. €28,000 yearling, €50,000 2-y-o, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Strokes. Dam, 8.3f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Crosspeace. 50,000euros 2yo is a half-sister to an AW winner; stable 2-21 with 2yos on the AW.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 +30%) Faithlegg Lodge	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Faithlegg Lodge 7/1, Once-raced filly. 7/1, seventh of 15 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft) on debut 52 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. Well held seventh of 15 in 1m Cork maiden on debut but she was well-backed late on.
8th	12 8th (12) (20/1 +0%) Princess Of Saxony	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) Princess Of Saxony 20/1, Foaled May 7. €18,000 yearling, Saxon Warrior filly. Half-sister to smart 1m/9f winner Kingmax and 1½m winner Charming Star. Dam 10.5f-15f winner, won Prix de Pomone. Cost 18,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 1m AW winner Kingmax; watch the betting.
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 +50%) Elegante Lady	33 33/1(+50%)	(2) Elegante Lady 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 100/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 42 days ago, slowly away. Only ran a fair race when 8th over C&D last month; possibly more of a long term prospect.
10th	1 10th (1) (12/1 -140%) Calrissiana	12 12/1(-140%)	(1) Calrissiana 12/1, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, soft, 18/1) 34 days ago. Up there on form and one to consider. 3rd to Classic-entered Minnie Hauk at Leopardstown; half-sister to a 7f winner on the AW.
11th	10 11th (10) (50/1 -100%) Now U Have It	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Now U Have It 50/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 15 in maiden (20/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut 32 days ago. By good sire but only cost 1,500euros; respectable run without getting involved at Gowran.
12th	8 12th (8) (33/1 -32%) Masked Angel	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Masked Angel 33/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, 40/1) 23 days ago. Good effort over C&D on debut but slowly away and lost all chance at the start here latest.
13th	5 13th (5) (33/1 -136%) Gotomylovely	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Gotomylovely 33/1, Foaled January 17. Camelot filly. Sister to 12.7f-1¾m winner Chiricahua and 2-y-o 6f-1m winner Guerre d'Amour. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Half-sister to five winners including Qatar Derby winner Full Moon; should enjoy the AW.
14th	13 14th (13) (125/1 -400%) Spanish Temptress	125 125/1(-400%)	(13) Spanish Temptress 125/1, Foaled April 5. €42,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-1½m winner Panning For Gold. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Cost 42,000euros as a yearling; yard 3-18 with 2yos on AW and she's worth a market check.

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

Well backed prior to finishing mid-division on her debut at Naas in August, STUDY THE LADY is likely to be a different proposition here. Ger Lyons has given the filly plenty of time to recover from those exertions and it is surely significant that he runs her again before the end of her juvenile campaign. Galway runner-up Permission Tospeak holds every chance for the in-form David Marnane yard. Only just denied on her most recent start, the daughter of Blue Point should be bang there under Leigh Roche. With an official rating of 78, Calrissiana sets the standard. A gradual improver who ran her best race to date when third at Leopardstown last time, the Too Darn Hot filly merits consideration.

A chance is taken on STUDY THE LADY to improve past form-picks Cal Rissiana and Permission Tospeak. Love Is Blind is another one with potential.

LOVE IS BLIND was an eyecatcher on debut at Galway and should step forward for a stable with a fine strike-rate on the AW

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 -122%) Tomorrow Day	10 10/1(-122%)	(4) Tomorrow Day 10/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 25 days ago, leading final 100 yds. Up 4 lb and every chance he can get involved with a fully-fledged rider back on board. 2-2 over C&D, both wins gained this autumn; folly to rule out.
2	6 2nd (6) (18/1 -50%) She'sashambles	18 18/1(-50%)	(6) She'sashambles 18/1, Winner at Thirsk in August. Backed up previous effort when fourth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at this course (5f) 3 weeks ago. Others look stronger, though. Has gone well here, but 0-10 on the AW and others are preferred for win purposes.
3	5 3rd (5) (17/2 +6%) Gunnerside	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(5) Gunnerside 17/2, Course winner. Ran well up against a much younger rival after just 3 days off when second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/2) 3 weeks ago. Course winner over 7f and second over that trip last time, but still capable over 6f.
4	9 4th (9) (12/1 +40%) Autumn Angel	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Autumn Angel 12/1, 7/1, failed to build on the promise of previous run when ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago. Considered back sprinting. 12lb lower than when winning at Southwell in January; could revive at any time.
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 -65%) Badosa	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Badosa 33/1, C&D winner. 5½ lengths ninth of 12 to Tomorrow Day in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 25 days ago, not clear run 2f out. Easy to look elsewhere. 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in March, but not shown a great deal since.
6th	3 6th (3) (4/1 +50%) Kapparis Kid	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Kapparis Kid 4/1, Temperamental sort. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Ran well when fourth of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Player if building on that. 0-12 in handicaps but not beaten far at Wolverhampton a week ago; not dismissed easily.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/2 +22%) Ana Emaraaty	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Ana Emaraaty 7/2, 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 24 days ago, suited by way race developed to lead final 100 yds. Looks competitive on form. 4lb higher than when successful over C&D last time; could again have race run to suit.
8th	12 8th (12) (25/1 -79%) Evoluir	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) Evoluir 25/1, Winner at Southwell in October. 8/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. More required to double his tally. Won at Southwell last month, but just fair efforts in two starts for this yard since.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/4 +39%) Supernova Steps	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(1) Supernova Steps 11/4, Showed much improved form to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap (9/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 9 days ago. Carries penalty and could well more to offer on synthetics now she's up and running. Made a successful AW debut at Southwell nine days ago; respected despite the penalty.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 -52%) Jems Bond	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Jems Bond 50/1, 3-time C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap (33/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm). Off 6 months and hard to fancy (has had a wind operation). Last five wins have come here, but has been off six months and undergone wind surgery.
11th	2 11th (2) (33/1 -200%) Monsieur Fantaisie	33 33/1(-200%)	(2) Monsieur Fantaisie 33/1, Returned to winning ways making his first start at 7f since 2022 in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1) when last seen 7 months ago. Nudged up 2 lb and should remain competitive provided he's ready to roll. Off since winning at Southwell in March, but can go well fresh; shortlisted.
12th	8 12th (8) (14/1 +0%) Arlington	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Arlington 14/1, Dual C&D winner, latest in August. 12/1, ran poorly when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 3 months ago. Others more persuasive. 2-2 over C&D, but may need this after three months off.

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

Effective when fresh, Monsieur Fantaisie won gamely over 7f at Southwell but having never won races back-to-back, nor raced at this venue before, plenty needs taking on trust as he returns from a 236-day absence. Therefore, the far less exposed SUPERNOVA STEPS, who was a ready winner at the same venue last week, could be the way to go, with a 6lb penalty unlikely to be an issue. Fellow in-form contenders Ana Emaraaty and Tomorrow Day should also be competitive again.

Plenty of these arrive in form including SUPERNOVA STEPS, who took a step forward to get off the mark on his first attempt sprinting at Southwell recently and David Loughnane's filly can defy a penalty at the expense of Ana Emaraaty, who came with a wet sail having been outpaced early to score at Newcastle last month. Tomorrow Day and Kapparis Kid can both go well, too.

This can go to ANA EMARAATY, who remains unexposed as a sprinter and is taken to follow up last month's C&D success.

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (16/1 -60%) Autocrat	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) Autocrat 16/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at this course (12f) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has work to do. Three-time AW winner including two over C&D but no win in 13 months; improvement needed.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 -220%) Hurricane Helen	16 16/1(-220%)	(9) Hurricane Helen 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Cork in August. 10/3, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. This trip is a bit of a stretch for her and she wasn't at her best here over 1m latest.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +45%) Pralognan	3 3/1(+45%)	(1) Pralognan 3/1, 18/1, first run since leaving Mrs C. O'Leary when creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Heading back in the right direction recently. Fast-finishing 2nd behind a well-backed favourite over 1m4f latest; top apprentice booked.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 +50%) Letiza	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(2) Letiza 5/2, Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 5/1) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not discounted. 3rd on stable debut before making late headway when 2nd here over 1m; trip will suit.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -57%) Comfort Line	11 11/1(-57%)	(4) Comfort Line 11/1, 4-time course winner. 3/1, bit below form second of 13 in claimer at this course (8f) 9 days ago, no match for winner. Significantly back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. 2nd in 1m claimer here last week; will go well again but is 0-4 over C&D; trip is a worry.
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 +11%) Encosta	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Encosta 8/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in May. 8/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. 7lb worse off with Pralognan at the weights makes life tougher but she's respected.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +0%) Limestone Red	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Limestone Red 5/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 35 days ago. C&D winner last November off 64 was far from disgraced when sixth of 14 over C&D latest.
8th	3 8th (3) (25/1 -150%) Stormie Outlook	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) Stormie Outlook 25/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Fourth of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Navan (8f, good to soft) 44 days ago, hampered. Significantly up in trip. Not discounted. Trip a slight concern but wasn't beaten far over 1m3f at Limerick last year; consistent.
9th	10 9th (10) (14/1 -17%) Jarvis Brook	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Jarvis Brook 14/1, Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Missed the break but stayed on well when only beaten 2l over C&D latest; could improve.
10th	6 10th (6) (14/1 +30%) Wrecking Ball Paul	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Wrecking Ball Paul 14/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Kilbeggan (18.6f, good) 91 days ago. Off 91 days. Back down in trip. Below form latest Flat start and needs to bounce back. 15-length win here back in March; runs off the same mark; dangerous if allowed to dictate.
11th	11 11th (11) (25/1 -56%) Suityourselfboss	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Suityourselfboss 25/1, Course winner. Bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Cork (7f, good to firm) 72 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fair effort when midfield at Cork on her return but she's not bred to get this far.

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

Runner-up in a stronger contest here last time, LETIZA can gain some form of compensation. The Henry De Bromhead-trained filly lost her race in the stalls, giving away many lengths at the start. Still having plenty to do early in the straight, she stayed on strongly in a manner that suggested she would appreciate stepping back up to this distance. Granted a better break, the four-year-old should prove hard to beat. Also taking minor honours in a better grade on his most recent run here, the Tony Martin-trained Pralognan has to hold strong claims. Although dropping down in trip, the top-weight should have the pace to cope with it. Wrecking Ball Paul is one who the others would do well not to allow an easy time of it on the front end.

PRALOGNAN is having only his second start since returning to Tony Martin, and is chanced ahaed of Letiza and Hurricane Helen.

A chance is taken on the consistent STORMIE OUTLOOK, who seldom runs a bad race and will take all the beating if she sees out the trip

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +79%) Enough Already	1.25 5/4(+79%)	(1) Enough Already 5/4, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Twelfth of 26 in handicap (50/1) at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, keeping on having been left poorly placed. Effective at this longer trip and lurks on a handy mark if things drop right. Worth a second look. 3-24 on the AW, 12lb below last winning mark, ground no good the last twice, go well.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 0%) Elsa's Pride	6 6/1(0%)	(2) Elsa's Pride 6/1, Course winner. Latest win here (10.7f) in September. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago. Likely type to bounce back. Won here off 4lb lower in September, no impact on latest, others may be better treated.
3	13 3rd (13) (10/1 -82%) Imperial Miss	10 10/1(-82%)	(13) Imperial Miss 10/1, Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, short of room over 1f out and making little impression. Remains early days at least and first-time blinkers could have positive effect here. Not discounted. Ran well over 10.5f here in September, 3lb lower now and blinkers go on, place claims.
4	9 4th (9) (25/1 -79%) A Daughtersdelight	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) A Daughtersdelight 25/1, 33/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, headed under 2f out and soon beaten. Remains a maiden and overall record is a patchy one. Well beaten over C&D latest, Keane up but she needs more; tongue-tie and cheekpieces on.
5th	11 5th (11) (6/1 +29%) Just Another Eagle	6 6/1(+29%)	(11) Just Another Eagle 6/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Needs a couple of these to falter. Ran on well over 10.5f here latest, this trip should suit, yard in form, can't dismiss.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -87%) Lauroline	14 14/1(-87%)	(7) Lauroline 14/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 15/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hood on 1st time. 0-11 on the AW, placed here in maidens at 7f-1m, hooded and goes up in trip, hard to fancy.
7th	14 7th (14) (12/1 -33%) Fine Print	12 12/1(-33%)	(14) Fine Print 12/1, Still a maiden but ran up to best when third at Thurles (12.5f) on penultimate start last month. Not in same form when sixth of 9 in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 7 days ago but each-way claims if bouncing back. Disappointing on AW debut over C&D last week, career-low mark now but more needed.
8th	12 8th (12) (12/1 -85%) Thegooseiscooked	12 12/1(-85%)	(12) Thegooseiscooked 12/1, Visored for 1st time, good fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago, keeping on. Cheekpieces the headgear of choice now and this step back up in trip promises to suit. Shaped like this trip would suit the last twice, cheekpieces go on, claims.
9th	4 9th (4) (17/2 -42%) Nusra	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) Nusra 17/2, C&D winner. 14/1, below form seventh of 17 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, soft) in May. Holding form well prior to that and not discounted returning from 6 months off having won this race last year. Won this last year off 47, lacks a run but has gone well fresh before, watch market.
10th	6 10th (6) (66/1 -65%) Tea Olive	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Tea Olive 66/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in claimer at this course (10.7f, 66/1) 35 days ago. Recent efforts hardly inspiring ahead of this. No impact in two runs for this yard, well beaten over 10.5f latest, others more likely.
11th	8 11th (8) (33/1 -65%) Meritorious	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Meritorious 33/1, First run since leaving John McConnell when pulled up in novice hurdle (80/1) at Thurles (23f, good to soft) last December. Percentage call to look elsewhere on this belated return. No win since 2021, pulled up over hurdles on stable bow last year, hard to make a case for.
12th	3 12th (3) (33/1 -136%) Turf Range	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Turf Range 33/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Twelfth of 14 in C&D handicap in February and percentage call to look elsewhere now returning from 9 months on the sidelines. Three wins over C&D, well handicapped, has gone well fresh before, check the market.

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

Top-weight ENOUGH ALREADY can resume winning ways now faced with this significant step back up in trip. Noted staying on late in mid-division over 7f at the Curragh last time, the Ado McGuinness-trained gelding moves up five furlongs here. However, having been placed over this trip earlier in his career in Britain, the veteran is worth taking a chance with in what is arguably the weakest race he has contested for some time. Thegooseiscooked has shaped well enough on a couple of starts here to suggest she is worthy of consideration in first-time cheekpieces. The mare returns to this trip having shown ability over shorter since her return from an absence. Turf Range, who can run well fresh, is another to consider in a competitive heat.

ELSA'S PRIDE disappointed on her latest outing, yet she'd previously looked one to keep on side when scoring at this venue in September and, with the longer trip holding no fears, she's fancied to go well. Thegooseiscooked, Imperial Miss and Just Another Eagle are others to consider, with Enough Already another worth keeping an eye on.

Preference is for JUST ANOTHER EAGLE. Her yard is flying, the step up in trip should suit and Chris Hayes is a positive jockey booking

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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