1 Friday 24th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 24th November 2023

There were 45 Races on Friday 24th November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 24th November 2023

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

11:50 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (4/7 +43%) Jetara	0.571429 4/7(+43%)	(1) Jetara 4/7, Fairly useful hurdler. Looked rusty after 7 months off when eighth of 12 to Brighterdaysahead in Grade 3 hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. The one to beat on form. Listed bumper winner but well below form in graded races lately; needs to be near her best.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -150%) Notkeepinyagoing	10 10/1(-150%)	(2) Notkeepinyagoing 10/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 7/2, good third of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 26 days ago, running on. Back up in trip and in the mix. Close 3rd at Galway over 2m; was previously 3rd over 2m6f at Downpatrick; major contender.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -47%) Stormalong	11 11/1(-47%)	(3) Stormalong 11/1, Fair hurdler. 3/1, below form fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (20.5f, soft) 48 days ago. Booking of Gilligan a plus. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Has run well numerous times in 9 hurdle starts; has to rebound from a poor C&D run.
4	14 4th (14) (22/1 +45%) Jazzie De Chaillac	22 22/1(+45%)	(14) Jazzie De Chaillac 22/1, Jeu St Eloi filly. Dam made frame sole start over hurdles in France. Some ability in points; seems best watched for future reference on rules debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/4 +0%) Hashtag Be Kind	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(6) Hashtag Be Kind 9/4, 12/1, second of 10 in bumper at Warwick (14f, good) on NH debut, clear of rest. Off over 2 years. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Jamie Osborne. Interesting. Was 2nd in a Warwick 'Junior' bumper on sole start for Jamie Osborne in 2021; respected.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 -56%) Michal	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Michal 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, encouraging fourth of 16 in novice hurdle (13/2) at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy) 29 days ago. Considered. Two decent hurdle efforts; can improve and run well.
7th	4 7th (4) (200/1 -203%) Another Red Cat	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Another Red Cat 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, below form seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Soundly beaten in bumpers and maiden hurdles; will need handicaps.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 -32%) Get Down To It	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Get Down To It 66/1, Getaway filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Ceanndana. Dam (b75) lightly raced in bumpers. Market can guide. By a fine sire but a 3,000euros vendor buyback as a 3yo; likely best watched.
9th	16 9th (16) (100/1 -300%) Tankardstown Diva	100 100/1(-300%)	(16) Tankardstown Diva 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at Thurles (16.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Too keen at Thurles last time; could run well on hurdling debut with a hood added.
10th	7 10th (7) (250/1 -67%) Lady Goliath	250 250/1(-67%)	(7) Lady Goliath 250/1, 200/1, remote fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles at this track; wait for handicaps.
11th	5 11th (5) (200/1 -33%) Fromheretoeternity	200 200/1(-33%)	(5) Fromheretoeternity 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Point winner has been very disappointing in three maiden hurdles; needs a transformation.
12th	10 12th (10) (250/1 -67%) Sydney Cruiser	250 250/1(-67%)	(10) Sydney Cruiser 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; will probably need handicaps.
13th	15 13th (15) (250/1 -150%) Misty Milan	250 250/1(-150%)	(15) Misty Milan 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 40/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed-off on debut at Gowran Park and best watched for now.
14th	13 14th (13) (250/1 -279%) Howl A Minute	250 250/1(-279%)	(13) Howl A Minute 250/1, Getaway filly. Dam fairly useful bumper winner. Cost 2,800euros as a yearling; likely best watched for future reference.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -25%) May Call You Back	250 250/1(-25%)	(8) May Call You Back 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 150/1). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Tailed-off in two maiden hurdles and will need handicaps.

LTO Selection:

HASHTAG BE KIND returns from a long layoff but ran well on bumper debut as a three-year-old in November 2021. Flat-bred and beaten by a subsequently Listed-placed winner (with a long gap to the remainder) on debut for Jamie Osborne at Warwick, she was subsequently bought for 85,000 pounds and while she missed all of last season, is just a five-year-old and might do well over jumps. Jetara, out of a sister to Jezki, has some excellent bumper and hurdles form but disappointed on her last two runs. A keen-goer, she seemed to be racing almost blind behind horses when blundering twice early-on at Down Royal recently and while capable of far better, nonetheless concedes 8lb to the selection and needs to settle. Stormalong was well beaten at Fairyhouse last month but has some place claims, while Michael ran well enough in a first-time tongue-tie at Clonmel.

Clear form pick JETARA is fancied to take a big step forward from her recent Down Royal eighth after a lay-off and gets the nod over Willie Mullins' Hashtag Be Kind who has a long absence to overcome but still rates a big threat. Michal appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

With questions hanging over Jetara at present after two poor runs, a chance is taken on HASHTAG BE KIND making a winning hurdling.

11:50 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 +0%) Onward Route	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Onward Route 7/1, Dual winner last summer and ran best race in handicaps when second at Hexham (16.2f) in May. Not at best on 2 of last 3 starts though, fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, heavy) 58 days ago but his mark is easing at least. Up in trip. Dual novice winner at 2m; seems to stay 2m4f but this far is a grey area.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/5 +4%) Could Be Trouble	3.2 16/5(+4%)	(3) Could Be Trouble 16/5, Hurdles/chase winner who has been afforded a chance by the handicapper and she ran well back from 4 months off when third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) 52 days ago. One to consider back up in trip. Should be well handicapped and her latest third at Southwell was her best run for a while.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +56%) Balkotic	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Balkotic 4/1, Ended last term in good form equipped with a visor (back on here), successful at Hexham prior to narrowly prevailing in this race 12 months ago. Low-key efforts initially this year but encouragement from last month's Wetherby effort. One to note operating 1 lb below last winning mark. Last year's winner and some sign of a return to form at Wetherby last month.
4	7 4th (7) (9/2 +10%) Dalileo	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(7) Dalileo 9/2, Held form pretty well so far this season, plugging on for fourth in 13-runner Musselburgh handicap (23.8f) 16 days ago. Each-way possibilities from 1 lb lower mark. Infrequent winner on a losing run but not a lot wrong with his last three efforts.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/2 -27%) Shantou Sunset	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(5) Shantou Sunset 7/2, Dual winner at Stratford last season and sound start for new yard when second at Cartmel (25.4f) in July. Creditable third back at that venue a month later and no surprise to see her give another good account with her yard in fine form. Two good efforts at Cartmel for this new yard and should be on the scene once more.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -214%) Keep Wondering	11 11/1(-214%)	(1) Keep Wondering 11/1, Fairly useful winning chaser for Philip Hobbs who shaped encouragingly with a view to stepping back up in trip when fourth in a Carlisle novice hurdle (20f, soft) on debut for new yard 4 weeks ago, staying on run-in. Dual chase winner off higher marks; ran well in a novice hurdle on recent stable debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (10/1 +38%) Golas Tiep	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Golas Tiep 10/1, Maiden hurdler/chaser who showed fair form at best for Colin A. McBratney. Out of sorts when last seen during the spring however, so interesting to see what the market makes of him starting out for new yard. 13-race maiden in Ireland and was in no form earlier this year.

LTO Selection:

There were more encouraging signs from BALKOTIC when weakening into fifth late on at Wetherby last time out and the seven-year-old is now 1lb lower in the ratings than his victory in last year's renewal of this contest. A reapplied visor can only help and Micky Hammond's gelding ticks plenty of the right boxes. Could Be Trouble posted a solid third on his reappearance at Southwell in October and is feared most, ahead of Shantou Sunset.

Most arrive with claims in the opener and with that in mind it could be worth chancing last year's winner BALKOTIC. Though out of sorts this summer, there was encouragement to glean from his latest Wetherby effort and, with the visor back on, it would come as no surprise to see him go well operating 1 lb below his last winning mark. Could Be Trouble and Shantou Sunset for the James Moffatt stable are others to consider.

After a good debut for his new yard in novice company this may go to KEEP WONDERING, who dealt with this mark over fences.

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

12:15 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 +33%) Beat The Bat	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(3) Beat The Bat 6/4, Useful bumper winner who made a highly encouraging start to his hurdling career after 7 months off when runner-up at Chepstow (19.4f) 24 days ago. Open to improvement and has leading claims. Clear second on hurdle debut at Chepstow and sets strong standard for the rest to aim at.
2	10 2nd (10) (6/4 +33%) Welcom To Cartries	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(10) Welcom To Cartries 6/4, €80,000 3-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful French hurdler/chaser Chegei Has and fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Nabuco Has. Easy winner of sole start in Irish points (Dec 2022) and has joined top yard subsequently. Had breathing op. Easily won Irish maiden point last December; exciting prospect for his leading trainer.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 -33%) Ideal Des Bordes	3 3/1(-33%)	(5) Ideal Des Bordes 3/1, Won his sole start in points and shaped promisingly behind a pair of subsequent winners in a Warwick bumper in May. Type to do well over hurdles for top yard. Point winner; beaten favourite in sole bumper but may still have a very bright future.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 +0%) Champagne Twist	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Champagne Twist 16/1, Picked up for £60,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt in April. Yard going well and requires a market check. Point winner who brings potential to this rules debut and his trainer is among the winners.
5th	1 5th (1) (40/1 -300%) Ballyfinn	40 40/1(-300%)	(1) Ballyfinn 40/1, £65,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam unraced out of 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Boro Bow. Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (Jan 28). Wears tongue strap. Point runner-up who makes rules debut with yard in fine form; no surprise to see good run.
6th	2 6th (2) (40/1 -300%) Bataillon	40 40/1(-300%)	(2) Bataillon 40/1, Showed fair form when runner-up in a pair of minor events at Toulouse last spring. Has since joined a good outfit and needs a look in the betting. Runner-up on last two starts in France; improvement needed in this warm race.
7th	9 7th (9) (300/1 -200%) There's Claude	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) There's Claude 300/1, £30,000 5-y-o, Nathaniel gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 1½m/13f winner Daydreamer. Dam 7f-1½m winner. Placed all 3 starts in points/point bumper in spring-2023 but starts out under Rules in a warm-looking race and can only be watched. Displayed ability in British pointing sphere but others have shown greater promise.
8th	11 8th (11) (50/1 -100%) Willsburg	50 50/1(-100%)	(11) Willsburg 50/1, Half-brother to smart chaser Wyck Hill and made the ideal start when landing a Warwick bumper in March. Ran below that form after 7 months off in a deeper race at Cheltenham but the step up in trip should suit now hurdling. Bumper winner; the step up in trip looks a plus on hurdle debut; each-way possible.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (100/1 -203%) Pep Talking	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Pep Talking 100/1, £54,000 5-y-o, Pether's Moon gelding. Brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Big Blue Moon, and half-brother to useful hurdler Flashing Glance. Dam (h100) bumper/19f hurdle winner. Easily beat sole other finisher second start in points (Mar 26). Has shown promise in British maiden points and is not ruled out on this rules debut.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 +0%) Meetmeatthearch	250 250/1(+0%)	(6) Meetmeatthearch 250/1, Winning pointer who had a breathing op prior to pulling up on his Rules debut at Newbury in March. Easily passed over. Point winner in 2022 but pulled up at 200-1 on sole run since, in Newbury novice hurdle.

LTO Selection:

BEAT THE BAT shaped with plenty of promise in bumpers last season and made a bright start to his hurdling career when beaten three-quarters of a length in second at Chepstow last month. He and the winner, who looks well above average, pulled nicely clear of the rest that day and normal improvement could make him tough to beat. There are a number of potential dangers, though, including Ideal Des Bordes, who was third in a hot bumper at Warwick in May, and point-to-point scorer Welcom To Cartries.

BEAT THE BAT made a highly promising start to his career over hurdles when runner-up at Chepstow last month and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, he has to be considered the one to beat. Ideal des Bordes shaped well behind 2 subsequent winners in a Warwick bumper in May and appeals as the type to do well over hurdles for his top stable, with Welcome To Cartries another to take seriously having joined Paul Nicholls following an easy point success.

Chepstow runner-up Beat The Bat holds strong claims but narrow preference is for impressive point winner WELCOM TO CARTRIES.

12:15 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2/9 +33%) Better Days Ahead	0.222222 2/9(+33%)	(1) Better Days Ahead 2/9, Successful sole outing in points. Useful in bumpers and was well on the way to making a winning start over hurdles when departing 3 out on his Downpatrick hurdles debut 2 weeks ago. Remains with potential and can gain compensation here. Bumper winner fell 3 out in a Down Royal maiden hurdle two weeks ago; should make amends.
2	6 2nd (6) (100/1 -100%) Metalor	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Metalor 100/1, Won sole start in points but was well held in a maiden hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 40 days ago. Beaten 46l on hurdling debut at Cork last month; best watched for now.
3	3 3rd (3) (80/1 -60%) Ca Plane Pour Moi	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Ca Plane Pour Moi 80/1, Well held in 2 maiden hurdles. Significantly up in trip and most likely one for handicaps after this. Some ability on hurdling debut at Galway but was below that level at Naas since.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -83%) Kalanisi Flash	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Kalanisi Flash 11/1, Fair in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, back on track when second of 13 in maiden at Sligo (20f, soft, 10/3) 28 days ago. Place contender again. Placed in bumpers and maiden hurdles; needs improvement to score.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +20%) Insouciant Dallier	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Insouciant Dallier 4/1, Placed in a bumper and shaped encouragingly switched to hurdling when second of 7 in maiden (22/1) at Sligo (25.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Likely to provide main threat to Better Days Ahead. Was 2nd in a Sligo maiden hurdle; plenty to find with Better Days Ahead but can run well.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -100%) Ganderstown	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Ganderstown 66/1, 25/1, showed more than first time up when sixth of 11 in bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Some improvement on return at Down Royal; much more needed on hurdling debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (150/1 -355%) Feast	150 150/1(-355%)	(2) Feast 150/1, Winner of a Downpatrick bumper in July but disappointing both starts since and was pulled up on his sole outing over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien in May 2022. Bumper winner was pulled-up only hurdle start for former yard; questions with a hood added.

LTO Selection:

BETTER DAYS AHEAD fell on Down Royal hurdles debut recently but has prior winning point-to-point form and was capable in bumpers. A low-sun shadow might have caught him out when falling at the third-last at Down Royal but was travelling strongly at the time and can continue his yard's excellent work. Insouciant Dallier has useful recent hurdles form and while he receives 8lb from the selection, might still struggle to beat him. Kalanisi Flash is a dual point-to-point winner who has also been running well but might also find the selection too strong. Feast was pulled up in his only previous hurdle run and while he has won a bumper, was well beaten in two most recent races and runs in a first-time hood.

Useful-bumper winner BETTER DAYS AHEAD would've have made a successful hurdling debut but for falling 3 out at Downpatrick a couple of weeks back and can gain compensation here. Insouciant Dallier is preferred to Kalanisi Flash for forecast purposes.

If none the worse for his mishap at Down Royal on hurdling debut two weeks ago then BETTER DAYS AHEAD should win.

12:20 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 -29%) Isaac Des Obeaux	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(2) Isaac Des Obeaux 9/4, Looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a bumper here 12 months ago. Shade disappointing next 2 starts but ran to a fair level when sixth of 9 in a Cheltenham novice (19.9f) on return/hurdles bow last month. Very well-bred sort who is capable of better. Bumper winner who was well held on hurdle debut at Cheltenham but that was a stronger race.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 +0%) Hurricane Danny	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Hurricane Danny 14/1, Shaped much better than distance beaten suggests on second of 2 starts in bumpers last term and entitled to come on for first start for 9 months/hurdles debut effort when fifth in a C&D maiden 16 days ago. Still, he's likely one for handicaps on balance. Well beaten in two bumpers and a hurdle around here; looks stable second-string.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +70%) Captain Boudet	6 6/1(+70%)	(6) Captain Boudet 6/1, £60,000 4-y-o who was third on completed start in Irish points (May 7) and promise when fourth of 15 in a C&D maiden hurdle on Rules bow 24 days ago, running on having been left with more to do than those ahead of him. Likely to build on that effort. Eyecatching fourth on hurdles debut over C&D last month; winner has franked the form.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 +15%) Ask Brewster	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Ask Brewster 17/2, £50,000 4-y-o, Ask gelding. Won sole start in points (Mar 26) and offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in a 2m maiden here 16 days ago. Entitled to improve and longer trip promises to suit. Winning pointer and fourth on hurdles debut; may improve for the longer trip, but needs to.
5th	7 5th (7) (125/1 -89%) The Midwife	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) The Midwife 125/1, Successful sole start in Irish points but finished only midfield in an Exeter bumper back in the spring and no short-term promise to glean from hurdling debut run at Ludlow earlier this month. Passed over here. Winniing pointer, but pulled up on hurdles debut 15 days ago; enough to prove after that.
6th	8 6th (8) (250/1 -150%) Come On Nia	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Come On Nia 250/1, Telescope filly. Went with little encouragement when twelfth of 16 in a course bumper 24 days ago. Best watched now hurdling. Beaten a very long way in a bumper here last month; needs to leave that behind.
7th	4 7th (4) (40/1 -515%) Native Moon	40 40/1(-515%)	(4) Native Moon 40/1, Sea Moon gelding. Bred to need time and distance and shaped accordingly when sixth of 7 in a Ffos Las bumper (15.8f) 6 weeks ago, losing place from 2f out. Longer trip promises to suit now attentions switch to hurdling. Beat one home on bumper debut; will need to step up considerably.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (Evens +0%) Livin On Luco	0 Evens(+0%)	(3) Livin On Luco Evens, 5-y-o who finished runner-up on second of 2 starts between the flags and plenty to like about his Rules debut effort when second in a C&D maiden 16 days ago, challenging approaching 2 out and staying on. Big shout with progress anticipated. Only beaten a neck on his hurdles/stable over C&D 16 days ago; major chance.

LTO Selection:

Isaac Des Obeaux has been disappointing since his debut bumper success and, although dropped in class following a sixth-placed finish on his hurdling bow at Cheltenham last month, LIVIN ON LUCO makes much more appeal. He was narrowly defeated on his Rules debut over C&D earlier this month and a repeat performance alone, although he is open to any amount of improvement, would make him tough to beat. Captain Boudet may step forward from his pleasing fourth here.

LIVIN ON LUCO produced a promising first effort under Rules when staying on for second in a C&D maiden 16 days ago, and with progress anticipated, he gets the nod to go one place better. Isaac des Obeaux may emerge as the chief threat eased in class, with Captain Boudet and Ask Brewster another pair entitled to do better.

It's hard to knock LIVIN ON LUCO who came wthin a neck of making a successful hurdles debut over C&D 16 days ago. He can go one better.

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	4 1st (4) (3/1 +33%) Latin Verse	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Latin Verse 3/1, Fair Flat winner for Ralp Beckett. Shaped well when close second on his Sedgefield hurdle debut in October. Not quite in same form when third at Kempton later that month but still respected setting out for a new yard. 1m4f Flat winner who has shown some promise on both hurdle starts; could be a player.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 -117%) Torneo	3 3/1(-117%)	(8) Torneo 3/1, Fairly useful winner on Flat in France (stays 11.5f), runner-up in minor events last 3 starts in 2023. Sold from Jean-Claude Rouget for €110,000 in July and is an very interesting hurdling debutant in a race of this nature. Useful on the Flat in France and new trainer has excellent strike-rate here.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +0%) Common Acclaim	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Common Acclaim 16/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat but below that level both starts over hurdles, including when finishing 19 lengths behind Union Flag at Musselburgh (15.6f) on most recent outing. Has plenty to find with Union Flag judged on their recent clash at Musselburgh.
4	2 4th (2) (11/8 +27%) Union Flag	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(2) Union Flag 11/8, Fair maiden on the Flat who built on his hurdling debut promise for Noel Meade when ready winner of 9-runner juvenile at Musselburgh (15.6f) 16 days ago. Open to further improvement and has a big chance under a penalty. Won in good style at Musselburgh on stable debut; strong claims under 7lb penalty.
5th	7 5th (7) (200/1 -203%) Red Shield	200 200/1(-203%)	(7) Red Shield 200/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who has offered little both runs over hurdles at Sedgefield and Musselburgh, tried in blinkers on latter occasion. Cheekpieces now the choice of headgear. Didn't shown much on the Flat and he's been tailed off/pulled up on his two hurdle starts.
6th	5 6th (5) (150/1 -200%) Lukla	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Lukla 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who made novicey mistakes when well held on Wetherby hurdle debut last month. Modest maiden on Flat who was well beaten at 80-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Wetherby.
7th	6 7th (6) (5/1 +88%) Mad Mode	5 5/1(+88%)	(6) Mad Mode 5/1, Ulysses gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Market check advised but he makes his debut against rivals who have already shown promise.

LTO Selection:

UNION FLAG made the perfect start for new connections when recently opening his account at Musselburgh. The gelded son of Starspangledbanner looks more than capable of shouldering a penalty on that evidence and a double could be in the offing. Stable debutant Latin Verse should appreciate this return to a left-handed course and he's not taken lightly in receipt of weight, while Torneo is worth a check in the betting market on his hurdles bow.

TORNEO showed a good level of form on the Flat in France and makes plenty of appeal now going hurdling for a yard very much amongst the winners. Musselburghscorer Union Flag is open to further improvement and rates the main threat.

Preference is for TORNEO who was useful on the Flat in France, and his new trainer Jamie Snowden has an excellent 48% strike-rate here.

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

12:50 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (17/2 -55%) Supreme Gift	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(4) Supreme Gift 17/2, Irish point winner who was successful on his first 3 completed starts over hurdles in 2022/23. Also showed promise when third of 5 in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago, badly hampered 4 out. Can take a sizeable step forward. Progressive hurdler last term; unlucky not to be closer on chase debut; trip on sharp side.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -117%) Samarrive	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(1) Samarrive 13/2, Smart winning hurdler who was making a promising chasing start over C&D last October when falling heavily 2 out. Well below par only subsequent run over fences but no surprise to see him get back on track here. Chasing never went to plan last season but connections clearly keen to give it another go.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/8 +14%) The Carpenter	1.625 13/8(+14%)	(2) The Carpenter 13/8, Most progressive over hurdles and he made it 3-3 for his current yard in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap in May. Goes chasing now and he's an interesting prospect. 3-3 over hurdles, including a handicap; has the build to make a much better chaser.
4	3 4th (3) (6/5 +36%) Monviel	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(3) Monviel 6/5, Useful course winner over hurdles for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White last term who made a promising start to chasing when second of 3 in handicap at Newton Abbot (16.3f, heavy) 34 days ago. Holds solid claims. Useful hurdler who bumped into the very smart JPR One on his chase/yard debut.

LTO Selection:

Unbeaten hurdler The Carpenter impressed during his last campaign and Nicky Henderson's charge is sure to prove popular now tackling fences for the first time. The seven-year-old isn't taken lightly, but MONVIEL may be the better handicapped of the two. The son of Montmartre found only the smart JPR One too strong on his chase/seasonal bow at Newton Abbot last month and that experience could prove pivotal. Samarrive also enters calculations on his return to this sphere.

None of the quartet can be dismissed but Nicky Henderson's THE CARPENTER was improving fast over hurdles last term and is fancied to go in at the first time of asking in this sphere. Monviel is feared most on the back of his promising chasing debut second at Newton Abbot, with both Samarrive and Supreme Gift not discounted either in an intriguing contest.

Nicky Henderson's THE CARPENTER went a long way in a short space of time over hurdles and he should rank even higher in this discipline.

12:50 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (150/1 -60%) General Dynamics	150 150/1(-60%)	(4) General Dynamics 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (16.4f, soft, 150/1) 14 days ago, pulled up before sixth. Pulled up on recent seasonal/handicap chase debut at Down Royal; can be ruled out.
1	7 1st (7) (4/9 +17%) Mister Policeman	0.444444 4/9(+17%)	(7) Mister Policeman 4/9, Smart ex-French hurdler who impressed when landing Cork novice hurdle in April. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Trainer going well. Interesting debutant. Beat a 142-rated stablemate in a conditions hurdle on Irish debut, fine chasing prospect.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 -85%) Feu Du Bresil	12 12/1(-85%)	(2) Feu Du Bresil 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Very good third of 25 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft), travelling strongly. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Yard in good form. Considered. Useful hurdler last term after four years on the sidelines, Townend on Mister Policeman.
3	9 3rd (9) (3/1 +67%) Pinkerton	3 3/1(+67%)	(9) Pinkerton 3/1, Promising sort. Useful winner at 15f over hurdles. Third of 11 in novice chase (5/1) at this C&D (heavy) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Big shout. Third behind two of the market leaders over C&D on recent chase debut, open to improvement.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 +11%) Ottoman Style	25 25/1(+11%)	(8) Ottoman Style 25/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in March. 13/2, creditable eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.7f, soft). Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Shortlisted. In good form in handicap hurdles in February/March, has the makings of a useful chaser.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 -177%) Gars De Sceaux	18 18/1(-177%)	(3) Gars De Sceaux 18/1, Useful winner at 23f over hurdles. 10/3, respectable third of 9 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy), not knocked about. Off 8 months. Open to progress. Player. Lightly raced in recent seasons, still young enough to make an impact, needs further.
6th	12 6th (12) (10/1 +60%) Walk With Paul	10 10/1(+60%)	(12) Walk With Paul 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/1, respectable a length second of 7 to Shecouldbeanything in listed mares event at Killarney (17f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Possibilities. Rated 120 over hurdles, should be able to pay her way over fences, geldings preferred here.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -21%) Invictus Machin	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Invictus Machin 80/1, Promising sort. 100/1, tenth of 11 in novice chase at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Stable having good spell. Should improve. Nothing of note in his form since a debut maiden hurdle win just over a year ago.
8th	11 8th (11) (250/1 -150%) Lily's Choice	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Lily's Choice 250/1, Poor hurdler. Creditable twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 22/1) 13 days ago. Much respected on her chase debut. Twice placed in points, weak form for Willie Mullins, no joy since joining this stable.
9th	10 9th (10) (150/1 +0%) Rumoroso	150 150/1(+0%)	(10) Rumoroso 150/1, Won Downpatrick maiden chase for Willie Mullins in spring 2021. Fell 2nd on chase debut for new yard with tongue tie added. Can only watch. Ex-Willie Mullins, fell at second on chase/stable debut at Navan following a long absence.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (150/1 +0%) Justicialism	150 150/1(+0%)	(6) Justicialism 150/1, Fair hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 160 days ago. Makes chase debut. 103-rated hurdler is likely to need a handicap mark over fences, lacks a recent run.

LTO Selection:

MISTER POLICEMAN has a big home reputation and could be high-class over fences. His Irish connections paid the price for him winning a Fontainebleau hurdle in March of 2022 – meaning he had no real novice-hurdle season, and while he didn't show star qualities in winning at Cork in April, nonetheless showed plenty ability and could be capable of far more. Pinkerton finished mid-field in March's County Hurdle and while race-fit having run well on recent chase debut, is vulnerable against high-class types. Deploy The Getaway was a mid-130s rated hurdler who has the size make a better chaser but is long absent while stablemate Feu Du Bresil, rated 123 over hurdles, found form at the end of last season and also has size. Useful hurdler Walk With Paul contests a hot race on fences debut while Gars De Sceaux is almost certain to need this outing as he runs over an inadequate distance. Ottoman Style would also prefer a longer trip.

MISTER POLICEMAN made a most promising start for Willie Mullins when scoring over hurdles at Cork last spring and is fancied to make a winning debut in this sphere. Pinkerton shaped well when a debut chasing third over C&D last time and is next on the list ahead of Gars de Sceaux who also has better days ahead of him and can have a say too.

Off for a year before a pleasing Irish debut at Cork in April, MISTER POLICEMAN can win over fences at the first attempt

12:55 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -33%) Mr Grey Sky	3 3/1(-33%)	(2) Mr Grey Sky 3/1, Off 7 months before winning for the first time over fences in 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Up 5 lb but can do better still. Player. Ready winner at Huntingdon on his return to action/second chase run; contender up 5lb.
2	3 2nd (3) (40/1 -100%) Showbusiness	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Showbusiness 40/1, Belatedly off the mark over hurdles at Punchestown in May 2022 for Gordon Elliott. Well held at Ffos Las 12 months later on yard debut so bit to prove back from another lay-off on chase bow. 1-11 over hurdles (the win over 2m on good ground); not obviously well treated now chasing.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 -10%) New Found Fame	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(4) New Found Fame 11/4, Made a winning debut in a Uttoxeter novice hurdle in 2022 but failed to build on that all 5 starts last season. Got back on track though on his chasing debut at Huntingdon 19 days ago, going well in second when fell 2 out. In the mix. Not going so well as Mr Grey Sky when falling two out on his chase debut; needs more.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +11%) Romancero Le Dun	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Romancero Le Dun 4/1, Quickly made into a fairly useful winner over hurdles last term and resumes to go chasing on the back of a wind op. Interesting. 2 wins in juvenile hurdles last winter; wind op prior to return/chase debut; interesting.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -200%) Iron Heart	18 18/1(-200%)	(7) Iron Heart 18/1, Fair hurdles winner but struggled for form on the Flat this year for Tony Newcombe, However, on his stable debut, he offered encouragement sent chasing when second in handicap at Worcester (20f) in September. Could make his presence felt. Both hurdle wins on good ground; just a modest 2nd on stable/chase debut; others stronger.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (2/1 +56%) Libberty Hunter	2 2/1(+56%)	(1) Libberty Hunter 2/1, Won 2 bumpers for Brian Eckley and changed hands for £160,000 after. Has also made a promising start hurdling and landed 2m novice hurdle here in January. Much respected now going chasing. Bumper and hurdle wins here; absent since March but should make a chaser & he's respected.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (50/1 -52%) Orange Diamond	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Orange Diamond 50/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler in France. Pulled up on his UK/chase debut at Huntingdon 19 days ago however so has a bit to prove. Pulled up at Huntingdon on stable debut and he's not easily recommended.

LTO Selection:

Mr Grey Sky did the job nicely when scoring on his seasonal debut at Huntingdon earlier this month and he warrants respect lining up off a 5lb higher mark, while New Found Fame bids to make amends for his tumble two out in the same contest. Romancero Le Dun also holds claims representing last year's winning connections, but a chance is taken on LIBBERTY HUNTER. This chasing newcomer boasts some smart bumper/hurdles form, tends to go well fresh and is a dual course winner.

MR GREY SKY resumed with a cosy success at Huntingdon and looks the way to go with more progress on the cards from Kim Bailey's son of Fame And Glory. Fencing-newcomer Romancero Le Dun has plenty to offer in this sphere and rates a big threat, with New Found Fame also in the picture provided he is none the worse for his recent Huntingdon fall.

Romancero Le Dun is respected with his 4yo allowance but MR GREY SKY is taken to defy a rise for his Huntingdon success this month.

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

13:15 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 +21%) Coniston Clouds	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Coniston Clouds 11/2, Breakthrough hurdles winner at Carlisle in March but only ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f) 7 months ago. More is needed on his chase debut. Only 2lb higher than for his win and returning to softer ground may help on chase debut.
2	14 2nd (14) (18/1 +28%) Kings Justice	18 18/1(+28%)	(14) Kings Justice 18/1, Had wind op before pulled up in handicap chase (16/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) on debut over fences 52 days ago. This maiden hurdler has lots to prove with cheekpieces on for 1st time. Unplaced all eight hurdling starts and was pulled up on chase debut latest.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 +72%) Titanium Bullet	7 7/1(+72%)	(5) Titanium Bullet 7/1, Reached the frame a few times in handicap hurdles for Warren Greatrex in the spring but well beaten on Sedgefield reappearance for new stable. Makes chase debut. Very quiet on stable debut last month and not easily fancied now sent chasing.
4	9 4th (9) (18/1 -50%) Empty Nest	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Empty Nest 18/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has shown little in three novice hurdles. Needs a big step forward now going chasing. Poor pointer and novice hurdler; has low mileage ahead of chase debut but others preferred.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 -11%) Five Dollar Fine	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Five Dollar Fine 5/1, Maiden hurdler who made a promising start over fences when third of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, heavy, 11/4) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Player with more to offer. Won a point and ran okay when beaten 10l on his chase debut (1m7f, heavy).
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 -57%) Fathers Advice	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Fathers Advice 22/1, Long-standing maiden hurdler who came in a below-par sixth on his chasing debut at Kelso 27 days ago. Others appeal more. Didn't show a great deal on chase debut when behind Take Centre Stage.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/1 +22%) Limerick Leader	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Limerick Leader 7/1, Fair hurdle/chaser who saw his run of good form come to an end when seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good) 141 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Non-stayer over 3m last time; this mark isn't beyond him.
8th	15 8th (15) (200/1 -203%) Halfway House Lad	200 200/1(-203%)	(15) Halfway House Lad 200/1, Well held all completed starts over hurdles and easily opposed now sent over fences from 11 lb out of the handicap. 11lb out of the weights and nothing to suggest he can overcome that on chase debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/2 -29%) Royle Steel	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(10) Royle Steel 9/2, Fair 2m winner over hurdles who got off the mark in this sphere when landing 7-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (19.3f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Not discounted despite 2 lb rise. Both wins at Sedgefield, latterly on his chase debut when leading late on.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (12/1 -20%) Morandi Second	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Morandi Second 12/1, Fair French maiden on the Flat. Similar form shown over hurdles but tongue tied and only seventh on his chase debut at Sedgefield 15 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Well beaten on recent chase debut but he was placed off a higher hurdle mark.
10th	13 10th (13) (9/1 +64%) Monaghan Boy	9 9/1(+64%)	(13) Monaghan Boy 9/1, Fair in bumpers but hasn't got anywhere near that level in 7 attempts over hurdles. Lots more required now going chasing. Predictably struggled in a maiden hurdle latest but showed little in handicaps previously.
11th	6 11th (6) (8/1 +60%) Heritier De Sivola	8 8/1(+60%)	(6) Heritier De Sivola 8/1, Maiden Irish pointer who made all in a novice handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.5f) in December. Pulled up in handicap chase (10/1) at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Last three races haven't gone so well, the latest on chase debut at Huntingdon.
12th	7 12th (7) (28/1 -180%) One For Dan	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) One For Dan 28/1, Showed a bit over hurdles for P. J. Rothwell in early 2022 and opened his account in points at the fifth attempt last time. Support would be notable on handicap chase debut. No worthwhile form in novice hurdles but he won an Irish point in March; chase debut.
13th	3 13th (3) (16/1 +36%) Marajman	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Marajman 16/1, Dual chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson in summer. Pulled up on yard bow though in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Could put a line through his latest effort but good ground would be preferred.

LTO Selection:

Royle Steel justified strong support in the betting market when landing the spoils at Sedgefield last month and the five-year-old is likely to prove popular once more off only 2lb higher. However, FIVE DOLLAR FINE displayed enough ability on his chase bow third over an extended 1m7f at Hexham recently to suggest that he can land a race of this nature, with the step up in trip looking ideal. Limerick Leader and Take Centre Stage are others to note.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and TAKE CENTRE STAGE, who made a promising start in this sphere when fourth at Kelso, looks the way to go with progress very much on the cards. Hexham-third Five Dollar Fine also has better days ahead of him and rates the chief danger, with Sedgefield-scorer Royle Steel also well in the mix.

A chance is taken on TAKE CENTRE STAGE, who jumped well on his chase debut at Kelso and looked as though he might win for a long way.

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

13:25 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/4 -25%) Doddiethegreat	1.25 5/4(-25%)	(2) Doddiethegreat 5/4, Well-related Fame And Glory gelding who was 2-2 in bumpers in 2020/21 season and maintained unbeaten record with facile hurdles debut success at Kempton (21f) 2 years ago. Clearly not the easiest to train given absence since but respected for leading stable. Returns from a tendon injury; looked good in his two bumpers and a novice hurdle.
2	4 2nd (4) (40/1 -60%) Junkanoo	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Junkanoo 40/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) who regained winning thread at Windsor (10f) in May and dispelled pair of lesser efforts when third at that venue 39 days ago. Set a stiff enough task on hurdles bow and the market should guide with yard also saddling Cloud Dancer. Won three of his 20 starts on the Flat and ran up to his best when placed last time.
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 -64%) Cloud Dancer	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Cloud Dancer 18/1, Stiff task when tried in a listed bumper at Cheltenham on debut in January and clearly derived plenty from that experience when running out a convincing winner of 5-runner junior novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f) a month later. This tougher but he rates a good prospect. Won a poor juvenile hurdle at Newbury and faces far classier opposition now.
4	3 4th (3) (8/11 +34%) Inthewaterside	0.727273 8/11(+34%)	(3) Inthewaterside 8/11, Physically imposing sort who was unbeaten in 2 bumper runs and maintained 100% record despite the race not being run to suit when landing 11-runner Aintree maiden hurdle (20f) on return in October. Highly likely there's a good deal more to come. 2-2 in bumpers and did well to edge home at Aintree given how hard he pulled.

LTO Selection:

Inthewaterside maintained his unbeaten record with a narrow success at Aintree last month. It's hard to gauge the strength of that form due to the omission of hurdles, but he's in excellent hands and should continue to progress. That said, a chance is taken on DODDIETHEGREAT. Nicky Henderson's charge also arrives in a bid to extend his unblemished record and, though the gelded son of Fame And Glory hasn't been seen since scoring at Kempton in November of 2021, this looks another winnable opportunity. Cloud Dancer can follow the pair home.

INTHEWATERSIDE was unimpressive in maintaining his unbeaten record on hurdles debut at Aintree last month, but that was a race not run to suit, and with this drop in trip unlikely to inconvenience Paul Nicholls' 5-y-o, he can land this on his way to bigger things. Doddiethegreat looked a very good prospect when last seen 2 years ago and he's an intriguing contender from another top stable.

This can go to Aintree winner INTHEWATERSIDE whose connections hold very high hopes for him in the campaign ahead.

13:25 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 -95%) Dragon Rock	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(1) Dragon Rock 13/2, 150/1, well-beaten last of 6 to Hercule Du Seuil in Buck House Novices' Chase at Punchestown (18.2f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Could bounce back in these calmer waters. Has plenty of weight here and there are concerns about the quality of his jumping.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 -13%) Broken Ice	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(3) Broken Ice 9/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, made mistakes but still shaped with some promise when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 42 days ago. Yard having good spell. Player. Modest strike rate is a concern, jumping let him down at Chepstow last time, top rider.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 +15%) Weihnachts	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(4) Weihnachts 17/2, Course winner. 25/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 120 days ago, driven early final circuit. Switches from hurdles to chase with work to do. Won a 2m4f handicap at Cork in January, not certain to stay as far as this.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) Wild Caprice	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Wild Caprice 7/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Sligo (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Remains a maiden after 26 NH runs. 0-26, placed seven times; form has lacked consistency, has place claims on her best form.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +50%) Lizrona	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Lizrona 6/1, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Showed good stamina winning twice last season, down the field twice since Roscommon second.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (9/2 +0%) Kilashee	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(8) Kilashee 9/2, Unreliable type. Creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20.7f, heavy, 6/1) 29 days ago. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. 0-9 chasing, tends to make errors, including when 12l second of three finishers last time.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (5/1 +9%) Croi Corcra	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Croi Corcra 5/1, Winner in chase at Tramore in October. Fair eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy, 10/1) 29 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Possibilities. Four wins from six in points, trip too short last time, better judged on Tramore win.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 -10%) School Lane	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) School Lane 11/1, Course winner. 33/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, soft) 13 days ago so needs to get back on track. Suited by trip and ground, was entitled to need his recent outing after a lengthy break.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +58%) Thehairyfella	14 14/1(+58%)	(9) Thehairyfella 14/1, 50/1, below form sixth of 16 in handicap chase at this course (25.5f, good to soft). Off 22 months. Not easy to make a case for. Struggled in handicap chases two seasons ago, hard to fancy now after a long absence.

LTO Selection:

Four-time point-to-point winner CROI CORCRA will be suited by reverting to this trip having been well beaten over two miles at Clonmel last month. She is no star but is suited by soft ground and is 1lb lower than at Clonmel with today's rider claiming 7lb. Kilashee has failed in nine chases but is a dual hurdle winner who ran well at Clonmel last month and goes on testing ground. Broken Ice jumped poorly at Chepstow last month and while he has Maxine O'Sullivan's assistance, would prefer better ground. Dragon Rock beat Wild Caprice to win a Tramore maiden hurdle in July 2022 but their best form is on good ground. Lizrona is a dual winner who likes heavy ground.

BROKEN ICE hails from a yard among the winners and is fancied to capitalise on a lenient mark and edge out Dragon Rock who takes a drop in class here. Croi Corcra appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Stamina will be essential here and CROI CORCRA has plenty to offer in that department as a four-time winner in points

13:30 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/9 +50%) Lowry's Bar	0.222222 2/9(+50%)	(1) Lowry's Bar 2/9, Second sole start in Irish points and made a successful start to his hurdle career in Wincanton maiden last month, showing a good attitude to land a gamble. Should be more to come. Promising winner of a Wincanton maiden hurdle last month; more to come and the one to beat.
2	8 2nd (8) (18/1 -100%) My Lady Phoenix	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) My Lady Phoenix 18/1, Barely modest form in 2 bumpers/hurdles last term far, beaten 15 lengths when third in Wincanton maiden in April. First outing for 7 months. Modest form in bumpers and two hurdle runs; handicaps more suitable after this.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -80%) Nedzor	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Nedzor 9/1, Cost £40,000 after finishing runner-up in a point in March. Has had wind surgery ahead of this hurdle debut. The betting should help guide to expectations. No match for winner on point debut in March (3m, soft); sold £40,000 in April; had wind op.
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 +0%) Everyonesacritic	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Everyonesacritic 33/1, Fetched £40,000 after winning his sole start in Irish points but no short-term promise on his Ludlow hurdle debut 15 days ago. Point win hasn't worked out and he was tailed off on his recent rules debut; drops in trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 -150%) Renegade Arrow	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Renegade Arrow 50/1, Perth bumper winner in September 2021 but not seen again until well held in a C&D maiden hurdle 16 days ago. Can only watch after that. Bumper winner on good; off for 26 months prior to finishing tailed off here 16 days ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +0%) Guivinec	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Guivinec 7/1, £55,000 buy after landing the second of his 2 starts in Irish points but he was down the field in an Ascot bumper on his Rules debut 3 weeks ago. Wastes no time switching to hurdles. 2m4f point winner; well beaten on rules debut in Ascot bumper this month; best watched.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -50%) Sky Power	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Sky Power 150/1, Useful at best on Flat (stays 1½m) but not at that level lately and well held on his Kempton hurdle debut 11 days ago. 250-1 when a remote 8th on recent hurdle debut; not easily fancied on that showing.

LTO Selection:

LOWRY'S BAR justified strong market support when making a winning hurdles debut at Wincanton last month and that form has been franked with the runner-up scoring readily since. Although a penalty will obviously make life tougher, he is fancied to complete the double. Nedzor has undergone wind surgery since his second in a Bishops Court point-to-point contest in March and he is an intriguing player on his Rules bow, while My Lady Phoenix completes the shortlist.

LOWRY'S BAR appeals as the type to go on from his Wincanton hurdle debut success and is taken to defy a penalty. It will be interesting to see if the betting vibes are strong surrounding Irish point recruit Nedzor.

There was a lot to like about the Wincanton success of LOWRY'S BAR and he can defy a penalty.

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

13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 +0%) Arthur's Quay	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) Arthur's Quay 8/1, Won 3 on the bounce last winter and back on the scoresheet with a decisive display at Cartmel (21.2f) when last seen in July. That represented a career-best, but he'll need to take another step forward having been raised 6 lb for his latest success. Won at Cartmel in July when last seen; player if returning in similarly good heart.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/4 +80%) Quoi De Neuf	2.75 11/4(+80%)	(6) Quoi De Neuf 11/4, Returned to winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) in June but not in the same form both starts since, though probably needed the run after 3 months off last time. Usual cheekpieces back on and he's capable of getting involved off his current mark. Tailed off on last two starts but has won twice this year and shouldn't be written off.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 +55%) Ganapathi	9 9/1(+55%)	(4) Ganapathi 9/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who landed pair of small-field novice chases for Willie Mullins last year, However, down the field on final 3 starts for Patrick Neville and has fared no better in 2 outings for his current yard this season. Has enough to prove at present. Regressive but ran better than bare result in Grand Sefton; not a forlorn hope.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 -67%) Getaway Luv	5 5/1(-67%)	(7) Getaway Luv 5/1, Scored at Cartmel in July and would have won at Uttoxeter in September but for unseating 2 out. After a below-par effort a week later, resumed winning ways with a narrow success at Wetherby (19.4f) last month, so he can give another good account. Inconsistent but made it three wins for the year when scoring at Wetherby last month.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +78%) Mister Bells	9 9/1(+78%)	(8) Mister Bells 9/1, Successful in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (21.4f) in March but patchy form since, failing to come on for his recent run when well held at Carlisle last month. Back down to his last winning mark, but others more persuasive. A case can be made on his best efforts in the spring but he's struggled this autumn.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (8/1 +20%) Mick Maestro	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Mick Maestro 8/1, Not discredited on his belated chase debut when third of 4 in handicap at Market Rasen on his final start in 2021/22. After 18 months off, looked rusty when down the field over hurdles at Chepstow in October, so this run should reveal more back over fences. 3-3 over hurdles here but this 10yo was tailed off last month when back from a long layoff.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (9/4 +44%) Geromino	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Geromino 9/4, Made most of good opportunities to bag 4 small-field chase events (at up to 20.3f) last summer. Back to that level when runner-up on his last 3 starts, finding only a chasing debutant too good at Wetherby on the latest occasion. Can make his presence felt. Runner-up on last three starts and latest form at Wetherby reads particularly well.

LTO Selection:

Geromino has proven himself to be a consistent performer in recent starts and Donald McCain's gelding is unlikely to be far away, but ARTHUR'S QUAY turned a warm class 2 into a procession last time and he looks more than capable of defying a subsequent 6lb rise. Wetherby scorer Getaway Luv must enter the reckoning from just 2lb higher, while Tokay Dokey is far from out of this despite the lengthy absence.

HELLO JUDGE has got back on track over fences this season, showing a determined attitude when scoring at Carlisle last month, and he can continue his good run of form to follow up. Geromino has also been holding his form well and could be thereabouts once more, while Tokay Dokey is an interesting contender despite having a lengthy absence to overcome.

Topweight GEROMINO was a creditable second in a 1m7f handicap at Wetherby last time and earns the vote ahead of Getaway Luv.

13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +8%) Your Darling	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Your Darling 11/4, Has an excellent record fresh and won this race in good style last year. Creditable fifth at Kempton next time, before run of good form halted at Cheltenham in January. However, after 6 months off he shaped better than the result at Galway in August, so he's not discounted. Last year's winner who looks on a handy mark if he can revive.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 +17%) Flegmatik	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Flegmatik 10/1, Ran well when third in this race last year and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when close second at Kempton (3m) in February. After 6 months off (had another wind op), was in the process of running respectably when unseating here 20 day ago, Shortlisted. Fighting it out for the places when hampered and unseating over 3m here on his return.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 +55%) Copperhead	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Copperhead 9/2, Not the force of old but there were better signs on his first 2 starts of the current campaign, finishing runner-up after 5 months off at Fontwell (21.6f) in October. Found it tougher in a more competitive contest at Exeter last time, though. Tongue strap now applied. On a dangerous mark but that's been the case for a while now; losing run goes back to 2020.
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 -17%) Fidelio Vallis	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Fidelio Vallis 7/1, Useful for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and made a good start for his new stable after 14-month absence when runner-up at Musselburgh (15.8f) in February. After another 9 months off, again finished second at the same C&D 16 days ago, so he can build on his recent run to go one better. Unraced over this far and others may be stronger when it matters.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +50%) Neon Moon	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Neon Moon 5/1, Strong-traveller who returned better than ever to open his account over fences in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) in October, scoring easily. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth at Newbury 15 days ago, though will need to find more from his current mark. No excuses last time and others in here have the potential to be better treated.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/2 -91%) Fire Dancer	3.5 7/2(-91%)	(9) Fire Dancer 7/2, Fair hurdler/chaser in France for Guillaume Macaire and made a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence in Ludlow handicap chase (20f) in January. Failed to complete in 2 subsequent starts last season but returns with his yard going well. Has had wind surgery. Probably on a good mark and might well be all the better for another wind surgery.
7th	2 7th (2) (22/1 -175%) Mackenberg	22 22/1(-175%)	(2) Mackenberg 22/1, Won his first 5 chase starts before finding it tougher upped in grade this year. However, after 5 months off he ran creditably when only narrowly denied at Wetherby (19.4f) last month, so he could go well from 1 lb below his last winning mark. Just failed at Wetherby but he goes well fresh so not sure to improve in this deeper race.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +21%) Zhiguli	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Zhiguli 11/1, Returned to winning ways at Sandown (20f) in March and had excuses for his remaining 2 starts of the season. After 7 months off, not discredited when fourth at this course (23.8f) 20 days ago, so he could take a step forward with his reappearance behind him. Respectable comeback run but he would prefer the ground to be soft or heavy.

LTO Selection:

The Venetia Williams team have started the season in excellent form and Fire Dancer, who steps outside of novice company for the first time, must be considered with that in mind. Preference, however, is for FLEGMATIK. Dan Skelton's charge finished third to Your Darling is this race 12 months ago, but he's 5lb better off today and is entitled to improve for his recent pipe-opener (running well when hampered and unseating). Others to note include Mackenberg and Fidelio Vallis.

FIDELIO VALLIS has shaped as if as good as ever on his 2 starts since joining Harry Derham, again finishing runner-up at Musselburgh on his reappearance, so he is taken to get back to winning ways with his recent run behind him. Heading the list of dangers is Fire Dancer who returns with his yard in excellent form, while Flegmatik is another who merits consideration.

Perhaps the most intriguing runner is FIRE DANCER, who looked well treated off just 4lb lower when winning first time out last season.

14:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Fairyhouse Hunter Chase 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +33%) Grange Island	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Grange Island 4/1, Fairly useful chaser. Winner in chase at Clonmel in January. 8/1, eighth of 10 in hunter chase at Tipperary (23.8f, soft). Off 6 months. Claims if he returns on his game. In good form early in the year, out of sorts on final three runs before a break.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/8 +8%) Global Assembly	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(4) Global Assembly 11/8, Promising type. 5/2 and tongue strap on, head second of 12 to Grange Island in hunter chase at Clonmel (20f, heavy) on NH debut, shaping well. Last of 3 finishers in a point in October but should strip fitter for it and makes most appeal with cheekpieces back on. Touched off by Grange Island at Clonmel in January, should be better for his point run.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +88%) Dromleigh	4 4/1(+88%)	(3) Dromleigh 4/1, Didn't show much over hurdles a couple of years ago but won first of 2 starts in points, third last time (Mar 12). 12l Kildorrery maiden winner in February, moderate third when raised in class at Belclare.
4	6 4th (6) (28/1 -12%) All Loved Up	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) All Loved Up 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in hunter chase at Downpatrick (23.4f, heavy, 80/1) on debut over fences 7 months ago. Maiden pointer, second last time (Oct 28) Has failed to win in 17 attempts in points, second on four occasions, faces a tough task.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 -167%) Ask D'man	4 4/1(-167%)	(1) Ask D'man 4/1, Lightly-raced winner in chases. 15/2, career best when winning 7-runner hunter chase at Stratford (27.5f, good to soft), suited by strong pace. Off 18 months. Well respected and market will be informative. 5-10 in points, absent since landing Stratford contest in May 2022, top rider claims 7lb.
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 +0%) Keep Me Posted	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Keep Me Posted 8/1, Multiple point winner. 5/1, last of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, heavy) 6 months ago, possibly amiss. Tongue strap on for 1st time for hunter debut. Three wins from six starts in points, bumper run too bad to be true, remains interesting.

LTO Selection:

GLOBAL ASSEMBLY has a head to find with Grange Island on Clonmel January form but is 5lb better off and is race-fit. A dual point-to-point winner, the selection is consistent, has Barry O'Neill's assistance and seems equally as effective over three-miles as Clonmel's 2m4f. Grange Island has obvious claims if replicating that Clonmel form and also when chasing home Billaway and Ferns Lock on subsequent runs. However his last two runs were disappointing and now makes his seasonal reappearance. The selection's stablemate Ask D'man is probably the most talented here and having won the aforementioned Clonmel hunters chase in January 2022, again proved his worth later that season. However he reappears following a long layoff. Dromleigh and Keep Me Posted have winning point-to-point form while All Loved Up doesn't.

This could be between stablemates GLOBAL ASSEMBLY and Ask D'Man, who are closely matched at the weights. The former has more potential and doesn't have fitness to prove, so he gets the marginal vote, with Grange Island not completely dismissed.

With the advantage of race fitness. GLOBAL ASSEMBLY can beat long-absent stablemate Ask D'Man who has stronger overall credentials

14:05 Fairyhouse Hunter Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/4 +39%) Wot You Wearing	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(9) Wot You Wearing 11/4, Winner over 23.3f at Uttoxeter in September before resuming winning ways in a 17-runner event at this C&D (heavy) 16 days ago. This is tougher from just out of the handicap but he can't fully discounted on the back of a career best. Two wins this autumn, making up ground stylishly over C&D latest; up 8lb in a better race.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 -175%) Midnight Ginger	11 11/1(-175%)	(2) Midnight Ginger 11/1, Won at Newbury on New Year's Eve and largely held her form wel, in defeat subsequently, including when third at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) when last seen in June. Player if fully tuned up. 2lb lower than for her last win and can go well fresh; others may bring greater potential.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -125%) Rare Clouds	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Rare Clouds 18/1, Winner at Southwell in May 2022 and has made the frame on each completed outings since, most recently when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, soft, 13/2) 43 days ago. Can give good account, though others perhaps make more appeal. Two fair runs back from an absence but likely to remain vulnerable to improvers.
4	7 4th (7) (2/1 +50%) Just Over Land	2 2/1(+50%)	(7) Just Over Land 2/1, Well-bred sort came from further back than those who beaten him when third here (16f, soft) last month. Well worth any try at this longer trip and there's lots to like about his chances. Unexposed 4yo who shaped well on return (2m) here last month; more to come over this trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 -38%) Secret Plan	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Secret Plan 11/2, Runner-up in a 16.5f Taunton maiden in March and shaped encouragingly up in trip for his return at Ffos Las (21.9f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Open to progress now handicapping. Promise in a bumper and over hurdles; makes h'cap debut at realistic level; more to come.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 -13%) Hermes Boy	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Hermes Boy 9/1, Hasn't quite progressed as expected since landing an Exeter novice in December 2021 but twice made the frame in handicaps last year. Ran no sort of race on chase bow last time, though, so has fair bit to prove. Dangerous mark but last season fizzled out & was pulled up on this month's return (fences).
7th	1 7th (1) (11/1 -57%) Slip Road	11 11/1(-57%)	(1) Slip Road 11/1, Showed good attitude when making winning hurdles debut over C&D back in December 2020 for Sam Thomas but then missed best part of 3 years and shaped as if needing the run on return at Aintree last month. This will reveal more. C&D winner on heavy in December 2020; absent until needing the run at Aintree last month.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/1 +0%) Jane Du Berlais	11 11/1(+0%)	(4) Jane Du Berlais 11/1, Looked one to keep on the right side when making her first completed start over hurdles a successful one at Lingfield in December. Ended last season out of sorts though, and others look more solid on her return. Won mares' novice at Lingfield in Dec; pulled up both handicaps; ground query after break.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (125/1 -89%) Sniper Point	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Sniper Point 125/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler in France but has shown nothing in 3 starts for this yard. Hurdle winner in France; struggled for new yard but dropped 19lb in 3 runs; check betting.

LTO Selection:

Wot You Wearing powered clear in the closing stages over C&D last time and he merits the utmost respect despite being raised 7lb, as well as racing from 1lb out of the handicap today, but the vote goes to JUST OVER LAND. He plugged on for third over 2m here last month but, being a full-brother to the useful Good Risk At All, who thrived at this trip, the unexposed four-year-old is fancied to take a step forward today. Midnight Ginger heads the remainder.

JUST OVER LAND came from further back than ideal when third here on return and is bred to prove better than his current mark of 100, so is fancied to get off the mark at the chief expense of Secret Plan, who rates as a likely improver now handicapping. Midnight Ginger completes the shortlist on her return.

Just Over Land and SECRET PLAN appeal as big improvers and the latter is taken to make a winning handicap debut.

14:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 -122%) Bugise Seagull	3.333333 10/3(-122%)	(2) Bugise Seagull 10/3, £95,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 2022). Interesting recruit for new connections with Sean Bowen doing the steering. Point runner-up; sold for £95,000; back from absence but no surprise to see a good run.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 -20%) Here Comes Georgie	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Here Comes Georgie 12/1, Fourth in a bumper but only modest form since switched to hurdles and likely to be of more interest when handicapping. Has his limitations but has shown ability and could run into a place.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/4 +36%) Got Your Back	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(5) Got Your Back 9/4, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and made an encouraging start to his Rules career when third in a Wetherby bumper for Michael Scudamore in March. Has joined Donald McCain for his hurdle career. Should be up to making his presence felt. Placed in a point/bumper and one to consider now up in trip on his hurdle/stable debut.
4	1 4th (1) (11/10 +33%) Doc McCoy	1.1 11/10(+33%)	(1) Doc McCoy 11/10, Impressive winner on sole start in points and displayed fairly useful form when placed all 3 outings in bumpers last season. Winning start to hurdle career at Huntingdon (19.5f) last month and he's the one to beat again with improvement on the cards. Won at Huntingdon and strong claims under penalty for trainer with excellent record here.
5th	8 5th (8) (100/1 -300%) Knacker Trapper	100 100/1(-300%)	(8) Knacker Trapper 100/1, Modest in bumpers and well held in novice hurdles after this. More one for handicaps after this. Soundly beaten on both hurdle starts and others appeal more.
6th	4 6th (4) (150/1 -50%) Emotional Roller	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Emotional Roller 150/1, Maiden Irish pointer and more one for the longer term judged on his 2 hurdle runs at Hexham this autumn. 0-6 in points and has struggled this autumn on his first two rules starts.
7th	12 7th (12) (125/1 -213%) Hang On	125 125/1(-213%)	(12) Hang On 125/1, Out of a bumper winner but has looked like more of a long-term project in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle. Down the field in two bumpers and also failed to get competitive when 80-1 on hurdle debut.
8th	10 8th (10) (100/1 -203%) Am Still Here	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Am Still Here 100/1, In good hands bur is more of a longer-term project based on his 2 runs this autumn. Watch the betting but he's been well beaten on first two starts.
9th	13 9th (13) (80/1 -100%) Passengerontheship	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Passengerontheship 80/1, Placed in an Irish point, but low-key start over hurdles at Uttoxeter and Sedgefield in recent weeks. Fair third in Irish maiden point but well beaten at 25-1 then 33-1 on his two rules starts.
10th	15 10th (15) (33/1 -32%) Spring Wind	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Spring Wind 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland but no obvious promise on his recent hurdle debut for a new stable. Ability in light Flat career but tailed off on recent hurdle debut at Hexham.
11th	11 11th (11) (33/1 +0%) Conscription	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Conscription 33/1, Runner-up in a point bumper but pulled up in a pair of maiden points since. Runner-up in point-to-point bumper but pulled up in 3m points the next twice; best watched.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 -100%) Mister Smarty	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Mister Smarty 200/1, Poor form in 2 bumpers/novice hurdles. Booked for another struggle. Has gone off at triple-figure odds on all four starts and finished well beaten each time.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 +0%) Desert Quest	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Desert Quest 50/1, Four-time Flat winner but at a modest level and doesn't strike as an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles. 4-time Flat winner; operating at a modest level this season but may have each-way squeak.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (150/1 -650%) Ourlittleprincess	150 150/1(-650%)	(14) Ourlittleprincess 150/1, Out of a winning hurdler but hasn't shown much in 2 bumpers this autumn. Hurdle debut. Big odds and well beaten in fifth on her two bumper starts; transformation required.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -150%) Iturgeon Du Breuil	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Iturgeon Du Breuil 250/1, Placed in Irish point in May but has offered little short-term encouragement in a pair of Carlisle novice hurdles in recent weeks. Down the field at big odds at Carlisle this autumn on his first two hurdle starts.

LTO Selection:

DOC MCCOY impressed when winning on his hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month and the son of Getaway might be difficult to beat, with improvement on the cards. Got Your Back finished third in a Wetherby bumper on his sole start under Rules and the son of Milan appeals as the type to progress now switched to timber, while others to note include Bugise Seagull and Desert Quest, who switches his attentions from the Flat.

A big field but not many arrive with obvious claims. DOC MCCOY won nicely on his hurdle debut and is taken to defy the penalty with improvement on the cards. Got Your Back shaped well in a bumper in the spring and is a possible threat having switched to Donald McCain ahead of his hurdle debut. Irish point recruit Bugise Seagull is another who would come into it should the betting vibes be strong.

Huntingdon winner Doc McCoy holds strong claims under a penalty but GOT YOUR BACK is taken to build on his previous promise.

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

14:35 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/8 +8%) Gin Coco	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(3) Gin Coco 11/8, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who was an excellent second in the Greatwood at Cheltenham a year ago. Might have just needed his reappearance run in Welsh Champion and should be spot on now. Tongue tied first time. Considered. Lightly raced 7yo who could improve for last month's reappearance fifth at Ffos Las.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 +27%) Faivoir	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Faivoir 8/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Not in the same form in 2 outings this term, though (pulled up over C&D latterly). 33-1 win in the County Hurdle in March but hasn't shone on either start this season.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +56%) Jilaijone	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(4) Jilaijone 7/2, Drawn a blank since landing a Fontwell juvenile on his yard debut last December but arrives on the back of a pair of cracking runner-up efforts over 2m at Chepstow and Cheltenham last month. Should give another good account. Ran well in face of tough task at Cheltenham; this progressive 4yo can be in the mix.
4	5 4th (5) (15/2 +6%) Zambezi Fix	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Zambezi Fix 15/2, Notched second success in this sphere when landing a 2m Chepstow handicap off this mark in February. Creditable second at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) last Tuesday and this consistent sort should be in the thick of things again. Poor 2-30 strike-rate but in good form this autumn and could again be thereabouts.
5th	1 5th (1) (15/2 -88%) Mark Of Gold	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Mark Of Gold 15/2, Useful over hurdles with a good strike-rate, notching 3 more wins last season. Also scored in a 2m handicap on the Flat at Goodwood in May and he's a player if ready to roll after 6 months off. Highly progressive last season; drops back in trip on comeback but respected nevertheless.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (7/1 -75%) Poncho	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Poncho 7/1, Plumpton novice winner last winter but well held on his completed start in Newbury handicap hurdles in the spring. Might be best watched on his return to action. Things didn't go to plan in first two h'caps but this lightly raced 5yo is not written off.

LTO Selection:

Faivoir's victory in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March is a standout piece of form and Dan Skelton's eight-year-old makes the shortlist, despite being pulled up in a similar race over course and distance 20 days ago. The quick turnaround suggests he has come out of that race well and better can be expected. However, the improving JILAIJONE is on an upward trajectory and may be able to make the most of a competitive current mark. Gin Coco also has to enter calculations.

GIN COCO should be sharper with his Ffos Las reappearance behind him and looks sure to make a bold bid if bouncing back to anything like the form he showed when runner-up in last season's Greatwood Hurdle. The reliable Zambezi Fix went close off this mark at Lingfield last week and is second choice ahead of Jilaijone.

The 4yo JILAIJONE has an improving profile and is taken to post a deserved win, having finished second on his last four starts.

14:35 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (15/2 +63%) Danny The Fence	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(8) Danny The Fence 15/2, 7/2, sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, good). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has a bit to prove. Beaten 11l in a handicap at Carlisle in April; tongue-tie applied for first run since.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) Mick Charlie	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Mick Charlie 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in October. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Sligo (25.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Should remain competitive. Won over C&D last month; a solid run in 4th off this mark at Sligo since.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 +64%) Merry Moves	12 12/1(+64%)	(7) Merry Moves 12/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, heavy, 25/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Won a Limerick handicap in March off 87 but has been below that level since; cheekpieces.
4	15 4th (15) (20/1 +39%) Ferrum	20 20/1(+39%)	(15) Ferrum 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.8f, heavy, 40/1) 17 days ago. Unplaced on the Flat and over hurdles; makes no appeal.
5th	12 5th (12) (40/1 +0%) Not May	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Not May 40/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft, 100/1). Off 20 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Well beaten on sole handicap start and pulled-up in a point when last seen.
6th	10 6th (10) (20/1 +20%) Ar Aghaidh	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Ar Aghaidh 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have improved from comeback run and could be involved on handicap debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -40%) Vengaboy	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Vengaboy 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 22/1). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement and worth a market check. Best of three maiden hurdle runs was when beaten only 12l at Cork in March (2m); h'cap bow.
8th	14 8th (14) (9/1 -13%) Courting Vickie	9 9/1(-13%)	(14) Courting Vickie 9/1, Unreliable sort. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Very good third of 8 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 7 days ago. Not certain to back that up. Third over hurdles at Wexford last time over 2m4f; seems to stay this trip; squeak.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 +0%) Carlas Big Jim	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Carlas Big Jim 33/1, Ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy, 300/1) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Unplaced on all starts under all spheres and isn't easy to fancy.
10th	13 10th (13) (10/3 +17%) Papa Barns	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(13) Papa Barns 10/3, 5/1, good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Not discounted. Improved efforts in two handicaps lately at this track (2m-2m4f); be involved if staying.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/1 +22%) Killinure Lass	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Killinure Lass 7/1, Below form fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 33 days ago. Hard to rely upon but claims if on his game. Was only a distant 4th at Limerick over 3m since; needs to do better today.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/2 -29%) Breagagh	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(5) Breagagh 9/2, Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Sligo (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Worth a chance to go one better from 2 lb higher. Solid 2nd at Sligo last time; can make errors but has a chance; trip a question.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 +0%) Any Luck Colm	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Any Luck Colm 33/1, 80/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 160 days ago, never travelling well. Others preferred. Well beaten in five maiden hurdles; could be a different proposition on handicap debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -21%) Tony's Pet	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Tony's Pet 40/1, 50/1, eighth of 9 in novice chase at Galway (18.5f, soft) 74 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Barry Connell. Well held on all hurdle starts including a handicap plus two chases; transformation needed.

LTO Selection:

PAPA BARNS runs in another Fairyhouse handicap hurdle and, like Goldilocks, the ingredients for this third attempt might be just right. Having initially tried two-miles, and then 2m4f, today's longer distance could suit and he remains a shade unexposed. Reserve Judgement was in contention when falling at Down Royal and while much of his form is on a sound surface, should still compete from his rating. Dual winner Courting Vickie ran well at Wexford recently while veteran Mick Charlie have been running well in similar races. In-form Breagagh runs over this distance for the first time while Vengaboy is worth noting as he steps up markedly in distance and is totally unexposed.

BREAGAGH was right at his best when second at Sligo last time and he might be able to go one better from a 2-lb higher mark. Reserve Judgement and Mick Charlie also arrive in good order, so they're worthy of interest, too.

It is significant that RESERVE JUDGEMENT is turned out again quickly after his fall at Down Royal two weeks ago and he can make amends

14:40 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +29%) Mad About Sally	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Mad About Sally 5/1, Made a winning start over fences at Fontwell (21.5f) in February and ended the season with a couple of creditable efforts. Likely to be competitive if ready to roll after 7 months off. Two chase wins over shorter last winter; still a bit to prove at 3m; absent since April.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/5 -83%) Lazy Sunday	3.2 16/5(-83%)	(1) Lazy Sunday 16/5, Completed a hat-trick in handicap chases last spring and even better form when runner-up twice since, latterly at Ffos Las on her reappearance 12 days ago. Looks sure to go well. Made good progress early in the year and recent return was also promising; major player.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Kym Eyre	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Kym Eyre 4/1, Opened hurdles account at Newton Abbot in October and continued the good work back chasing at Ffos Las a fortnight later, awarded race in stewards' room having been carried left/bumped run-in. Respectable fourth in 3m course handicap hurdle since. 3 wins since April; not at best in hat-trick bid last month (hurdles); type to bounce back.
4	3 4th (3) (7/2 -44%) Penny Mallow	3.5 7/2(-44%)	(3) Penny Mallow 7/2, Bumper/hurdles winner. Disappointed in 2 outings back from a long absence in March but returns with her yard in flying form and market support could prove significant. Has had wind surgery. Carries risk but down in weights, has had a wind op and yard are flying; not discounted.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (5/2 +50%) Shesupincourt	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(5) Shesupincourt 5/2, Finally got off the mark in 3m handicap hurdle here 16 days ago, making all and keeping on gamely. Tackles fences for the first time now. Front-running hurdle win here 16 days ago; needs more now switched to fences.

LTO Selection:

With the Venetia Williams team in flying form, it might be worth taking a chance on PENNY MALLOW. She has yet to fire after three starts over the larger obstacles, but the daughter of Kapgarde is able to compete from a reduced mark, and recent wind surgery could give her a boost. Lazy Sunday returned to action with a creditable second at Ffos Las 12 days ago and she looks the most likely threat, while C&D hurdles winner Shesupincourt must enter the reckoning on her fencing bow.

LAZY SUNDAY ran well on her recent Ffos Las reappearance and is by far the most solid option here, although a market move for the returning Penny Mallow would make her a possible threat given the excellent form of the Venetia Williams stable.

Penny Mallow is risky but a wind op could help. That said, LAZY SUNDAY (nap) is progressing well and can win again.

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

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +42%) Some Scope	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Some Scope 7/2, Irish point winner proved a different proposition when making a winning handicap debut at Haydock (good to firm) in April. Shaped better than the result when fifth at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) on chase debut and he's a likely improver. Hurdle winner; ran no more than okay on his chase debut at Wetherby.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -78%) Twoshotsoftequila	4 4/1(-78%)	(3) Twoshotsoftequila 4/1, Strong-travelling sort got off the mark over fences in 6-runner handicap at Doncaster (3m, good) in March. Worried out of it close home at Carlisle last time but he should be in the mix again if arriving here in the same form. 3m winner who did well to go so close on his comeback run over 2m4f at Carlisle.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +26%) Anti Bridgie	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Anti Bridgie 10/3, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles at Sedgefield and Kelso and she shaped well on chase debut when third in 7-runner event at Carlisle (26.2f, soft) last month. Leading player. 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner; bang there upped to 3m2f for chase debut at Carlisle.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 -20%) Court At Slip	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Court At Slip 9/1, Likeable sort scored 3 times last season, most recently at Sedgefield (27f) in March. Ended term with another good second at Newcastle and he's respected on return, for all others may have bit more in hand from the assessor. Had a good first season over fences and he stays well; still on a competitive mark.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 -83%) Shanty Alley	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Shanty Alley 11/1, Losing run stretches back to January 2021, but he was runner-up twice in decent handicaps at Wetherby and Newbury last winter. Also found just one too good off this mark at Uttoxeter (21f, heavy) when last seen in May, and could go well back up in trip here if fully tuned-up. Patchy profile but last season started well with two seconds (3m/3m2f).
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +31%) Almazhar Garde	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Almazhar Garde 11/2, Winless since April 2021 and shaped as if needing his comeback when mid-division a big-field amateurs event at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft, 22/1) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not as good as he was but reflected in his mark; ran in a big field at Cheltenham latest.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 -20%) Kayf Hernando	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Kayf Hernando 6/1, Took well to chasing last season, winning at Taunton and Southwell. Posed little win threat but wasn't fully disgraced in form terms when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft, 15/2) 18 days ago. Respected. Dual chase winner on a dangerous mark with Ben Sutton taking off 7lb.

LTO Selection:

ANTI BRIDGIE dropped a significant hint that a race of this nature is within her reach when she was a respectable third at Carlisle on her chasing debut last month. The stiffer test of stamina was a key factor in an improved effort that day and she has a lot going for her off just 2lb higher. Twoshotsoftequila and Shanty Alley both bounced back to form last time and are feared most, in that order of preference.

SOME SCOPE was an improver across a light hurdling campaign last year and would have finished much closer at Wetherby if not for a bad mistake on chase debut, so is given the nod to make it seconf time lucky in this sphere. Twoshotsoftequila was caught only late at Carlisle last time and is another for the shortlist, with Anti Bridgie and Shanty Alley also considered in a open-looking event.

Off a competitive mark and having started last season so well, preference is for assured stayer SHANTY ALLEY (nap).

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

15:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +53%) Hold That Taught	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(8) Hold That Taught 7/2, Little to shout about since latest success just over 2 years ago, often held back by his jumping/attitude. On the upside, he goes well fresh, resumes on an attractive mark and represents a yard in terrific form, so it wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to stage a revival . Well beaten on final 3 runs last term but first time out could be the time to catch him.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 -33%) Tea Clipper	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(2) Tea Clipper 10/3, Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 but has subsequently acquitted himself well in a number of strong handicaps. Positive start to this season when runner-up back at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) and, down another 2 lb, he has to enter calculations. Encouraging second at Chepstow off reduced mark and he could be a contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (12/1 -71%) Switch Hitter	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Switch Hitter 12/1, Limited to just 2 starts last term, disappointing in a Cheltenham Grade 3 handicap on return but back on track when accounting for 4 rivals at Wincanton (25.1f, good) in February. 4 lb rise negated by Freddie Gingell's claim and while this demands improvement, he remains relatively unexposed. Hasn't had much racing in recent seasons but won when last seen and goes well fresh.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 +7%) Emir Sacree	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Emir Sacree 13/2, Pulled up on 3 of his last 5 starts but has performed with credit when completing, including when third in a 7-runner contest at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) on return last month, finishing a neck adrift of the re-opposing Tea Clipper. Cheekpieces given another go and he could have a big part to play. Pulled up on three of last five starts but good runs otherwise; capable of having a say.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +30%) Planned Paradise	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Planned Paradise 14/1, Consistent for Neil Mulholland last season but looked rusty when pulling up on his Chepstow reappearance for new stable at the end of last month. Others make more appeal. Market check advised but pulled up at Chepstow latest and has to leave that miles behind.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -83%) I See You Well	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) I See You Well 22/1, Winner of 8 of his 37 starts over fences, the latest in a 6-runner Sandown handicap (3m, good to soft) last December. Duly left his low-key reappearance well behind when chasing home a progressive rival at Plumpton and should make his presence felt here. Runner-up to progressive winner at Plumpton and on the shortlist despite going back up 2lb.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (6/1 +50%) Hidden Heroics	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Hidden Heroics 6/1, Winner of first 2 starts over fences last season, making all in small-field novice handicaps at Exeter and Cheltenham. Pretty disappointing since, though, and probably worth taking on, for all that he's now 2 lb below last winning mark. Has dropped below last winning mark; just a fair sixth at Exeter last time and needs more.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (5/1 -67%) Manothepeople	5 5/1(-67%)	(3) Manothepeople 5/1, Dual chase winner last term who returned with a very good second of 11 in 3m Exeter handicap (soft) last month. Up 4 lb for that but entirely possible that he has more to offer in this sphere and the addition of cheekpieces could be a good move (hung left under pressure at Exeter). Reappeared with neck second at Exeter and he could continue to progress; respected.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (11/1 -69%) Unanswered Prayers	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Unanswered Prayers 11/1, Made a winning chase debut at Cheltenham last November and, though largely disappointing thereafter, he was in the process of taking a step firmly back in the right direction when falling in a top handicap over this C&D earlier this month (disputing second place when coming down at the final fence). In a share of second when falling at final fence over C&D last time; could be bang there.

LTO Selection:

TEA CLIPPER lost little in defeat when finding only the highly-rated Stolen Silver too good on his reappearance at Chepstow last month and a 2lb drop in the ratings, as well as being eased in class, may be enough for Tom Lacey's gelding to get his head in front. Unanswered Prayers looked set to place over C&D recently but for for falling at the last. The seven-year-old is feared most if none the worse for that spill, while the progressive Switch Hitter is also respected.

With the exception of his effort in last season's Scottish National, MANOTHEPEOPLE has done very little wrong since switched to fences and he put that Ayr disappointment behind him when going close on return at Exeter. The best is surely yet to come from this low-mileage 8-y-o and the fitting of cheekpieces could help eke out that little bit more that will be needed here. Unanswered Prayers is feared most ahead of Tea Clipper and Emir Sacree, while Hold That Taught is also worth a second look.

Unanswered Prayers is a tempting option but preference is for HOLD THAT TAUGHT, who is on a reduced mark and goes well fresh.

15:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 +22%) Jeroboam Machin	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(3) Jeroboam Machin 7/4, €20,000 3-y-o, Joshua Tree gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Joyeux Machin and fair hurdler Etincelle Lioterie, stayed 23f. Won sole start in points in March. Noteworthy newcomer. Half-brother to the useful Joyeux Machin, well supported for a point win, contender.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/5 -29%) D B Cooper	0.8 4/5(-29%)	(2) D B Cooper 4/5, €28,000 3-y-o, £225,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam unraced. Won sole start in points in April and will take all the beating on Rules bow. Game effort to beat Prends Garde A Toi (now his stablemate) at Ballyknock, promising sort.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Raceview Road	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Raceview Road 12/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Lady of The Sea, and half-brother to useful hurdler Crebilly. Won 2 of 4 starts in points, last of 5 on latest (Oct 14). Not discounted. Two wins in points, needs to bounce back from a disappointing Portrush run.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -100%) Slievehill	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Slievehill 50/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time (Oct 28). Others make more appeal. Twice second in points when ridden by Noel McParlan who partners Raceview Road here.
5th	1 5th (1) (200/1 -300%) Aill Dubh	200 200/1(-300%)	(1) Aill Dubh 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft) on NH debut, soon beaten. Third completed start in points. Pulled up in a maiden hurdle in June 2022, a distant third in a maiden point at Loughrea.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 -32%) River Agent	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) River Agent 33/1, €11,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Alpha Ridge. Maiden pointer. Makes Rules debut. In good hands and has made the frame in two points but others have stronger claims.
7th	4 7th (4) (20/1 -25%) Minella Staycation	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Minella Staycation 20/1, Beat Hollow gelding. Dam (c87/h71), 2½m/2¾m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Harrycat. Runner-up on completed start in points, fell last time (Nov 12). Wears tongue strap. Second on his only completed start in points, in the lead when falling three out last time.
8th	5 8th (5) (17/2 +39%) Mount Gallion	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(5) Mount Gallion 17/2, Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, fourth of 9 in bumper at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 160 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Fair third at Downpatrick in his first bumper, failed to build on that on second attempt.

LTO Selection:

D B COOPER won on April point-to-point debut and following his 225,000 pounds sale, has joined leading connections. The form of his Ballyknock point-to-point win, for handler Sean Doyle, is unproven as yet but it is encouraging the runner-up was also purchased (for E155,000) by trainer Elliott for owners Gigginstown, with 30 lengths back to the third-horse. Jeroboam Machin, a half-brother to useful Joyeux Machin, also won on Durrow point-to-point debut for Cormac Doyle and while that form is also unproven, the runner-up was sold to England for 55,000 pounds. His trainer, notably, has won bumpers with Noble Yeats and Feronlily and has a 27 percent bumper strike-rate in this sphere. Minella Staycation fell at the third-last when leading a recent point-to-point while dual winner Raceview Road was well beaten in a recent Winners Of Three point. Mount Gallion disappointed in June and runs in a first-time tongue-tie.

D B COOPER cost plenty on the back of his point win in April and, having joined a top yard, he's preferred to Jeroboam Machin in a race that the pair are likely to dominate. Raceview Road looks the pick of the remainder.

Gordon Elliott's D B COOPER beat a well-regarded rival at Ballyknock and may beat Jeroboam Mac, a winning favourite at Durrow

15:15 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/4 +33%) Dear Ralphy	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(6) Dear Ralphy 6/4, Nine-race maiden who was well held on each of his completed starts last season. Conversely, the wind op he underwent during the summer appears to have had the desired effect judged on his solid reappearance second at Plumpton (25f, soft) on Monday, form which entitles him to respect. Yet to win but clear promise, including at Plumpton on Monday; handles soft but heavy a ?.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +50%) Bobo Mac	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(4) Bobo Mac 11/4, Veteran who was useful at his best and confirmed he still has lots to offer when seeing off Lanspark to win this race 12 months ago. Now 9 lb below that winning mark and should come on for this recent reappearance spin at Warwick, so there's certainly cause for optimism. Won this last year off 9lb higher; remote 2nd on return; contender with that behind him.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 -33%) Ben Lilly	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Ben Lilly 10/3, Useful 7-time Flat winner who has quickly struck up a good partnership with Gearoid Harney, making it 2-3 under Harney with a narrow success at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) last month. 3 lb rise fair enough and he's a strong candidate here. Comes here in form and will appreciate conditions; each-way claims again.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -60%) Lanspark	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Lanspark 8/1, Dual winner for Tizzard stable in 2022 and positive enough start for this yard when runner-up at Huntingdon in April. However, reappearance effort over fences left much to be desired and needs to bounce back returned to hurdles in first-time blinkers, albeit he was second in this race last year. C&D winner; 2nd to Bobo Mac in this race last year; sharper for reappearance; new headgear.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 -29%) To Be Sure	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) To Be Sure 9/1, Back to form from out of the blue when taking advantage of a reduced mark in a Ffos Las handicap chase (3m, soft) in April. Added to what is a rather patchy record when a well-beaten fifth on return at Chepstow but it'll be interesting to see what he can do now back over hurdles. Stays well but out of form since a chase win in April; betting to guide.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -106%) William Philo	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) William Philo 33/1, Fared better than previously over fences when third here in March and, in first-time blinkers, backed up that effort when winning at Fontwell the following month. Ran poorly in a handicap chase on return at Taunton last week, though, and he's opposable back in this sphere. Blinkers refitted. Low-key stable debut over fences last week; return of blinkers not enough to tempt.

LTO Selection:

Ben Lilly regained the winning thread when landing a second success of the season at Wincanton in mid-October. A 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from David Pipe's gelding, but DEAR RALPHY makes slightly more appeal. The seven-year-old was only foiled by a well-supported rival when runner-up at Plumpton on Monday and a similar level of performance may suffice on this quick turnaround. C&D winner Bobo Mac also enters calculations off a tumbling mark.

The vote goes to DEAR RALPHY, who produced by far his best effort yet when hitting the crossbar off this mark at Plumpton on Monday and, provided this doesn't come too soon, a reproduction of that would put him firmly in the picture. Last year's winner Bobo Mac should strip fitter following his reappearance spin at Warwick and he is feared most ahead of To Be Sure and the in-form Ben Lilly.

Dear Ralphy should go well but perhaps blinkers will inspire LANSPARK to show his best form.

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (16/5 +29%) Defence Witness	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(1) Defence Witness 16/5, €2,500 3-y-o, £30,000 4-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Half-brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner/fair chaser Our Friend. Won sole start in points (Apr 29). Bought for £30,000 soon after winning a small-field 2m4f British point in April.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +10%) Gwash	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(2) Gwash 9/4, €4,000 3-y-o, £31,000 4-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2¼m/19f winner) Harpsy Cord. Won maiden sole start in points (Mar 5). Bought for £31,000 after coming clear in a 2m4f British point in March.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/4 +30%) Iorangi De L'isle	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(3) Iorangi De L'isle 7/4, Won his completed start in Irish points and has switched to a leading stable for his Rules career. Likely type. Irish point form nothing special but he did win and has joined a good yard.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -157%) Trudie Glen	4.5 9/2(-157%)	(4) Trudie Glen 9/2, Out of a bumper winner and showed plenty to work on when third in a Ludlow bumper 6 months ago. She's open to improvement and worth a chance to open her account at the second attempt. Inexperience perhaps cost her the race when close up at Ludlow in May.

LTO Selection:

Defence Witness, Gwash and Iorangi De L'isle are interesting point-to-point recruits and are ones for the notebook as they debut under Rules. The first-named appeals most on pedigree and was snapped up for 30,000 pounds after a facile win between the flags at Bonvilston in April. However, TRUDIE GLEN already has experience in this sphere and shades the vote, with her sex allowance rated a useful asset.

TRUDIE GLEN shaped nicely on debut at Ludlow in the spring and, while she has a trio of interesting pointers to see off, she's the most appealing. Iorangie de L'Isle and Gwash have joined shrewd stables and warrant close scrutiny in the market.

A difficult race to approach with any confidence. TRUDIE GLEN might be the answer with the benefit of bumper experience.

15:35 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/8 +75%) Scamallach Liath	1.625 13/8(+75%)	(2) Scamallach Liath 13/8, Irish point winner who was placed on all his four runs over hurdles last season for Oliver Sherwood, cheekpieces on when second in 3m Ascot handicap in April. Weighted to go well on his return/yard bow. Runner-up in both handicap hurdles, the latest behind a progressive rival here in April.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 -56%) Seefin	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Seefin 7/1, Much improved upped in trip/switched to handicaps, scoring at Uttoxeter and Ludlow in September. No reason why he won't progress again, so solid claim., Up in grade off a higher mark but he's 2-2 in handicaps and 3m suits him well.
3	10 3rd (10) (8/1 +6%) Rebel Intentions	8 8/1(+6%)	(10) Rebel Intentions 8/1, Got off the mark at Fontwell (21.8f) in August and back on the up when landing a competitive event at this course 20 days ago. Should get the longer trip and he's in excellent form. Game winner here last time and effectively off the same mark with a claimer employed.
4	8 4th (8) (15/2 +6%) Duke Of Deception	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Duke Of Deception 15/2, Off the mark in handicap chase at Musselburgh in February and didn't need to improve to resume winning ways at Huntingdon in April. Capitalised on lower hurdles mark at Wetherby on return and deserves respect once again. Dual chase winner who won back over hurdles at Wetherby; up 4lb and this is tougher.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 +25%) Elogio	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(5) Elogio 15/2, Wide-margin winner of Aintree bumper on debut/sole start for Richard Bandey last November. Fair form over hurdles for current yard, developing a consistent record, and this is slightly easier than the race he finished sixth in at Cheltenham last time. Upped in trip. Proving consistent over hurdles and this is a lower grade than last time at Cheltenham.
6th	9 6th (9) (17/2 -113%) Madaket	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(9) Madaket 17/2, Left previous efforts well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Chepstow on reappearance, only shaken up to assert. Capable of defying a rise with further progress on the cards. Beat a subsequent winner on handicap debut and open to further improvement.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 +0%) Spring Note	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Spring Note 7/1, Bumper winner who left previous hurdles efforts behind to make a successful handicap debut at Newbury in March. Stiff task in listed event at Cheltenham next time but type to get back on the up back from 7 months off. Won a Newbury handicap before predictably struggling in a Listed race at Cheltenham.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (14/1 -75%) Blade Runner	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Blade Runner 14/1, Prolific over fences, gaining his fifth win from five starts in that sphere at Plumpton last time. Not as good over the smaller obstacles but mark reflects that. Won his last two over fences and he's rated 12lb lower in this discipline.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 -300%) Sea Village	40 40/1(-300%)	(6) Sea Village 40/1, Little impact in a couple of bumpers, but improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles last season, signing off with a good third in a 14-runner Taunton novice (16.5f, good to soft) in March. May well have more to offer now moving up in trip for this handicap debut. Improved with racing last season and an interesting handicap debutant now up in trip.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for each of the 10 declared runners here, with ROCCO ROYALE shading the verdict. This improving gelding comfortably beat a useful sort (won twice since) over 2m3f at Fontwell last time and this step up in trip could potentially unlock another gear. Like the selection, Rebel Intentions should benefit from his conditional jockey's claim and the recent course scorer must enter calculations. Scamallach Liath and Spring Note are others to consider in what looks a tricky puzzle for punters to solve.

MADAKET looked well ahead of her opening mark when scoring readily at Chepstow last time and he's worth a chance to go in again for all that he faces some formidable opposition in the shape of Rocco Royale and Seefin, who also look progressive.

The 6yo SCAMALLACH LIATH (nap) beat everything bar a prolific winner here in April and returns with his new yard going great guns.

15:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 -13%) Below The Radar	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Below The Radar 9/4, €60,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stays 3m) Bennys King. Runner-up both starts in points (latest Apr 22) and has joined top stable ahead of Rules debut. Second in point Flat race and maiden point early in 2023; likely type for powerful yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/8 +31%) San Frandisco	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(4) San Frandisco 11/8, £100,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam unraced. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Mar 26). Makes plenty of appeal starting out under Rules for in-form yard. Picked up for £100,000 after winning an Irish maiden point; an interesting recruit.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 -35%) Highlands Legacy	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Highlands Legacy 9/2, Kayf Tara gelding who, amidst inexperience showed plenty to work on when running on for second in a Ffos Las bumper on debut 40 days ago. Rates the type to build on that effort. Promising debut at Ffos Las last month; today's more gruelling conditions should suit.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -87%) Don't Wind Me Up	14 14/1(-87%)	(2) Don't Wind Me Up 14/1, £30,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (h115), bumper/2m/2¾m hurdle winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 23f) Tidal Flow. Worth monitoring in the betting. Dam won a fast-ground bumper for the yard; the market will show what's expected.
5th	5 5th (5) (17/2 -6%) The Big Man	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(5) The Big Man 17/2, €60,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Raven Rule, stays 2½m. Likely to come good further down the line but still warrants a market check. Half-brother to an Irish bumper winner; trainer won a bumper with a newcomer on Wednesday.

LTO Selection:

HIGHLANDS LEGACY finished a respectable second on his debut in a bumper at Ffos Las last month and the Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding could go one place better with that race experience under his belt. Rules newcomer Below The Radar represents top connections and any support in the market would bring the five-year-old into the reckoning, while winning pointer San Frandisco is another who likely has a bright future now entering this domain.

BELOW THE RADAR was runner-up twice in points and has been picked up by top connections so, while he's likely to come good further down the line, he may well have enough ability to make a successful Rules debut. Fellow point recruit San Frandisco is a danger and Highlands Legacy shaped with plenty of encouragement first time out.

This can go to HIGHLANDS LEGACY, who's had a recent run and should appreciate the stiff test. Below The Radar is next best.

15:55 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/5 -28%) Regal Fanfare	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(4) Regal Fanfare 16/5, 7/2, very good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 62 days ago, conceding first run. Bold showing is on the cards off the same mark. 0-6 but runner-up in two of her three starts on the AW; one for the shortlist.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +40%) Grenham Bay	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Grenham Bay 6/1, 16/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 23 days ago, left with too much to do. In the mix. 5lb below last winning mark and has looked worth another go at 7f; one to be interested in.
3	8 3rd (8) (10/1 +0%) Mark's Choice	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Mark's Choice 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 22 days ago. Considered for his new yard. Ran well on only his second go over 7f when runner-up at Newcastle last time; respected.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 -100%) Selby's Pride	18 18/1(-100%)	(11) Selby's Pride 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Can give a good account. Beaten a long way in one previous attempt over this far which is a concern.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/2 +31%) Al Baahy	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Al Baahy 9/2, 15/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. One win from 22 Flat runs though. Running well lately as when second at Wolverhampton last time; 1lb below sole winning mark.
6th	12 6th (12) (16/5 +57%) Starsong	3.2 16/5(+57%)	(12) Starsong 16/5, Course winner. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. Merits consideration. Course winner; 1lb well in after a close third last time, but stamina remains unproven.
7th	6 7th (6) (8/1 +0%) Hour By Hour	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Hour By Hour 8/1, 5/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 43 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not ruled out. Hasn't built on a promising reappearance and this trip seems to stretch him; AW debut.
8th	9 8th (9) (20/1 -43%) Just Janet	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Just Janet 20/1, Course winner. Visored for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago, never nearer. Needs considering. Course winner; blew the start before staying on last time; could make an impact.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 +24%) Sycamore	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Sycamore 25/1, Course winner. Last of 16 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 80/1) 46 days ago so needs to bounce back. Course winner, but ran very poorly on his return from another lengthy absence last month.
10th	1 10th (1) (7/1 +0%) Rich Rhythm	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) Rich Rhythm 7/1, First run since leaving Ralph Beckett when good second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 3/1) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Second on stable debut at Chelmsford last time and shortlisted; cheekpieces on.
11th	3 11th (3) (125/1 -525%) Bobby Shaft	125 125/1(-525%)	(3) Bobby Shaft 125/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 28/1) 27 days ago. Others appeal more. Has shown nothing in two well-spaced-out runs since back from a mammoth absence in May.

LTO Selection:

A tightly-knit handicap introduces the welcome return of racing at Southwell. It remains to be seen how the course will ride after the recent upheaval caused by flood damage, but AL BAAHY has proven best when on the front-end and could be hard to reel in if allowed to dictate from a handy rails draw. A strong pace would be beneficial for Regal Fanfare and Just Janet, who head the list dangers, although Rich Rhythm also enters calculations.

A case can be made for a few of these but Sir Michael Stoute's low-mileage filly REGAL FANFARE can race off the same mark as when a very good Wolverhampton second last time so edges the vote. Mark's Choice has started life well with Gemma Tutty and rates a big threat ahead of Rich Rhythm and Just Janet.

The vote goes to GRENHAM BAY who has dropped 5lb below his last winning mark. He has been shaping as though the return to 7f will suit.

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +56%) Kathmandu	2 2/1(+56%)	(5) Kathmandu 2/1, Promising type. 28/1, fifth of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 23 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace. That experience won't have been wasted on her and she's fancied to feature. Promising fifth on Kempton debut and suggested she can do much better; interesting.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +17%) Hot Fashion	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Hot Fashion 10/3, Produced a promising debut effort when second of 10 in a Newbury maiden (7f) in July and may have found the race coming too soon when fifth of 10 in a Lingfield novice (7.6f) 16 days later. Better showing anticipated for stable who have enjoyed a fine year. Second on debut but held on faster ground next time; smart dam won on the AW; respected.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 -25%) Arts Of War	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(1) Arts Of War 15/8, £210,000 2-y-o, Dubawi filly. Hooded, shaped promisingly when fourth of 10 in novice event at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 7/1) on debut 20 days ago, travelling well and keeping on. Of interest with improvement expected. Fourth on Newmarket debut and any improvement on that would put her right there.
4	6 4th (6) (28/1 -100%) Kendalina	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Kendalina 28/1, Foaled March 27. £65,000 2-y-o, Exceed And Excel filly. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Fannaan. Worth a precautionary market check on debut for clues. Stable can get them ready first time and worth a market check.
5th	11 5th (11) (22/1 -57%) Tambourine Dream	22 22/1(-57%)	(11) Tambourine Dream 22/1, Foaled May 6. 125,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f-8.6f winner Serenading and 2-y-o 6f winner Revenite. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 5f-1m winner Grecian Dancer. One to monitor in the betting on debut for clues. Looks the part on breeding, but stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/1 +65%) Bella Umbria	7 7/1(+65%)	(2) Bella Umbria 7/1, Bred more for stamina than speed but she hinted at ability when tenth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 39 days ago, brief headway over 1f out and never nearer. Open to improvement, particularly when tackling 1m+. Well held on Kempton debut but is half-sister to two AW winners; shouldn't be written off.
7th	10 7th (10) (22/1 -193%) Romantic Tale	22 22/1(-193%)	(10) Romantic Tale 22/1, Foaled April 20. €30,000 foal, Fastnet Rock filly. Closely related to French/Italian winner up to 1m Feelie Win and half-sister to another winner abroad by Gustav Klimt. One to note on debut. Stable can get them ready at the first time of asking; market support would be significant.
8th	3 8th (3) (66/1 -164%) Explosively	66 66/1(-164%)	(3) Explosively 66/1, Foaled January 30. Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 5f/6f winner Villain's Voice. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to smart 7f-1m winner Oh This Is Us. Stable not a noted source of winning newcomers.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -100%) Kimchi	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Kimchi 66/1, Foaled March 9. Postponed filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), closely related to smart winner up to 9f (stayed 14.5f) Stipulate. Probably one for later on. Stable has the occasional winning newcomer so worth a glance in the market.
10th	12 10th (12) (25/1 +0%) Through The Echoes	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) Through The Echoes 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago, always behind. Needs to leave that in her wake if she's to play a part here. 20l behind Arts Of War on Newmarket debut; related to a few AW winners.
11th	9 11th (9) (300/1 -100%) Renewable Queen	300 300/1(-100%)	(9) Renewable Queen 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in nursery at Newcastle (8f, 25/1) 21 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has an official mark of just 42 so can't be recommended; tongue-tie on.
12th	8 12th (8) (250/1 -67%) Parrsicoe	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) Parrsicoe 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event at York (6f, soft, 150/1) 62 days ago. Beaten a very long way in three starts over 6f/7f on turf; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

Arts Of War showed promise at Newmarket 20 days ago and rates a leading contender, while Kathmandu can figure if sharper from the stalls than she was at Kempton on her racecourse bow. Nevertheless, John Quinn sends out a notable newcomer in the shape of KENDALINA, who is certainly bred to have plenty of ability and will likely know her job first time out.

ARTS OF WAR shaped with a good deal of promise when fourth on testing ground at Newmarket 3 weeks ago, impressing with how she travelled, and she's fancied to build on that here and make a bold bid. Kathmandu similarly shaped well on her respective debut and she's another likely improver, with Hot Fashion another firmly in the mix back from a break.

The choice is KATHMANDU, who gave the impression she was capable of better when not beaten far into fifth on her Kempton debut.

16:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (11/8 -10%) Taraj	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(11) Taraj 11/8, Twice-raced colt. Second of 10 in maiden (10/3) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 61 days ago. Obvious claims. Encouraging form on turf in two starts so far and his dam was an AW winner; big player.
2	13 2nd (13) (9/4 +50%) The Old Nine	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(13) The Old Nine 9/4, Promising type. 25/1, third of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Should improve. Looked green when 3rd over C&D on debut and ought to progress.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +31%) Perretti	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Perretti 9/2, Foaled April 16. €180,000 yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Dam, useful French 10.5f-1¾m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 12.5f) Tannaaf. One of 3 newcomers from his leading yard. Betting should guide. Lope De Vega colt; cost 180,000eur; balance of pedigree suggests he may want a bit further.
4	12 4th (12) (8/1 +33%) The Ginger Wizard	8 8/1(+33%)	(12) The Ginger Wizard 8/1, Foaled April 24. €110,000 yearling, Calyx colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Fancy Man and 1¼m-1½m winner The Grey Wizard, both smart. Dam unraced. Another debutant from the Joseph O'Brien stable. Check the betting. Calyx colt; cost 110,000eur yearling; 2 half-brothers won on Polytrack; worth market check.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/1 +60%) Aztec Sun	10 10/1(+60%)	(1) Aztec Sun 10/1, 150,000 gns Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart/unreliable winner up to 1m Azano and useful 1½m-2m winner Aztec Empire. Interesting newcomer. 150,000gns yearling; interesting newcomer for yard that can ready one; should handle AW.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 +39%) Rock Of Ireland	40 40/1(+39%)	(9) Rock Of Ireland 40/1, Foaled February 11. Rock of Gibraltar gelding. Dam 11f winner. Son of Rock Of Gibraltar; dam 1m3f winner (RPR 80); already gelded; best watched on debut.
7th	14 7th (14) (25/1 +0%) Zenato	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Zenato 25/1, Once-raced gelding. 66/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at this C&D on debut 28 days ago, slowly away. Was only beaten roughly 6l when 10th of 13 on debut last month; gelded; may do better.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 +0%) Puente Romano	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Puente Romano 33/1, Once-raced colt. Tongue strap on, eleventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D (20/1) on debut 28 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Low-key debut when beaten 8l over C&D last month; others hold stronger claims.
9th	2 9th (2) (150/1 -127%) Fearless Tom	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Fearless Tom 150/1, Once-raced colt. 100/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) on debut 41 days ago. Well held 100-1 shot in a Naas maiden on debut.
10th	10 10th (10) (100/1 -52%) Sound Move	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Sound Move 100/1, Twice-raced colt. 33/1, last of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 41 days ago. Shown nothing in 2 turf maidens so far in testing ground; brother was 1m AW winner.
11th	3 11th (3) (200/1 -203%) Fivecromwellplace	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Fivecromwellplace 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D (250/1) 14 days ago. Hasn't shown enough at huge odds in two runs so far, including here a fortnight ago.
12th	15 12th (15) (250/1 -279%) Frankie Reynolds	250 250/1(-279%)	(15) Frankie Reynolds 250/1, Once-raced colt. Twelfth of 14 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. RESERVE. Well held 200-1 shot over C&D a fortnight ago; reserve.

LTO Selection:

TARAJ has shown definite promise on both outings in Curragh maidens on varying ground conditions and sets a fair standard. The Dermot Weld-trained colt came home strongly when beaten just over a length on debut over this trip before filling the runner-up spot behind Gasper De Lemos over seven. That winner went on to finish second in a Group 3 at Newmarket. The Old Nine enters calculations following a promising third on debut behind the odds-on Formal Display over C&D a fortnight ago, while Heliogabalus took a big step forward from his debut when a close third here last month. Joseph O'Brien sends out a team of four runners and perhaps Peretti, who cost 180,000 euro as a yearling and has plenty of stamina on the dam side, may prove the pick.

TARAJ sets the bar pretty high on his 2 runs at the Curragh at the end of the summer and gets the nod for the Dermot Weld team. The Old Nine made a promising start to his career when third in a C&D maiden a fortnight ago and is second choice ahead of Heliogabalus, who also arrives on the back of a placed effort over C&D. Market support for any of the Joseph O'Brien newcomers would also bring them into the reckoning.

This can go the way of TARAJ (nap) who has run 2 big races in Curragh maidens so far and should have no problem with the switch to AW

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +8%) Elmalka	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(3) Elmalka 11/4, Foaled March 27. Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including high-class 7f-1¼m winner Benbatl and smart 1¼m-1½m winner Modaara. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Beautifully bred and in-form stable has been doing well with 2yo newcomers lately.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 +18%) Miss Kubelik	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Miss Kubelik 9/2, Foaled January 30. €30,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Possesses a useful middle-distance pedigree and she's respected. Worth a market check, though dam's side of pedigree suggests she will appreciate further.
3	9 3rd (9) (13/8 +54%) Sea Regal	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(9) Sea Regal 13/8, Foaled May 9. Sea The Stars filly. Sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Sea Empress and 7f/1m winner Sea Tsarina. One to take seriously on debut. Enough to like on pedigree on debut for leading yard and the market should be informative.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +84%) Carping Caitlin	16 16/1(+84%)	(2) Carping Caitlin 16/1, Lope De Vega filly. 100/1, last of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago. Looks one for longer term. Last of ten on her Newmarket debut this month; needs to take a big step forward.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/3 +67%) Carpathian	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(1) Carpathian 10/3, Wootton Bassett filly. 28/1, sixth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 39 days ago, keeping on when short of room final 1f. Should have more to offer. Stepped up from her Haydock debut when sixth at Kempton last month; in the mix.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 -50%) Polyphema	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Polyphema 150/1, Magna Grecia filly. Ninth of 10 in minor event (100/1) at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Can't be fancied on efforts so far. Well held in two starts at Newcastle; likely to have more options once handicapped.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -50%) Yeulan	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Yeulan 150/1, Advertise filly has finished down the field on all 6 starts. Out of the frame in all six starts on turf/Tapeta; impossible to recommend.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -100%) Stacey Racey	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Stacey Racey 66/1, Foaled March 12. Bated Breath filly. Closely related to 6f-1m winner abroad Milwr and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner Petite Jack and 1¼m-1¾m winner Cold Harbour. Mixed pedigree and she's best watched on debut. Wouldn't be an obvious winner on debut.
9th	4 9th (4) (200/1 -150%) Invincible Amy	200 200/1(-150%)	(4) Invincible Amy 200/1, Invincible Army filly. 50/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago. Will be better off in handicaps. Well beaten in her first two starts six months apart; nurseries an option after this.

LTO Selection:

This can go to one of the debutants and, while Sea Regal and Miss Kubelik are a couple of well-bred newcomers running for high-profile yards, it is ELMALKA, a half-sister to multiple Group-race winner Benbatl, who captures the imagination most. Also related to a couple of winners on the all-weather, the daughter of Kingman is bred to be effective over this sort of trip and it would come as no surprise to see her primed to strike at the first time of asking.

ELMALKA is out of a dual Group 1 winning dam and she's taken to make a winning debut. Leveret sets a clear standard amongst those with prior experience, with Sea Regal and Miss Kubelik other well-bred newcomers representing top connections.

The vote goes to Benbatl's half-sister ELMALKA whose stable has been doing well with 2yo newcomers on the AW lately.

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

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
16	16 (16) (100/1 -52%) Betty's Secret	100 100/1(-52%)	(16) Betty's Secret 100/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 14 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f) on debut 9 days ago, missing break. RESERVE. Last of 14 when tailed off here last week (50-1 shot); reserve.
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +0%) Madam Celeste	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) Madam Celeste 9/4, Foaled April 8. €750,000 yearling, Galileo filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for leading connections and she holds an entry in next year's Irish Oaks. Galileo filly; 750,000euros yearling; dam Group 2 winner; well bred newcomer; check market.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 -64%) Raknah	9 9/1(-64%)	(6) Raknah 9/1, Lightly-raced filly. Ninth of 14 in nursery at this course (7f, 11/1) 35 days ago. Looks vulnerable and September Leaves appears to be the stable No 1. Best run so far came over 1m on AW and not beaten far over 7f here latest.
3	7 3rd (7) (28/1 +0%) Rayzhanka	28 28/1(+0%)	(7) Rayzhanka 28/1, Foaled February 4. Siyouni filly. Closely related to useful 7f/1m winner Rahmi, and half-sister to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Rayounpour and 1m-1½m winner Razdan. Yard also saddles Tanazadia. Siyouni filly; closely related to 7f/1m winner Rahmi (RPR 98); likely to need this.
4	14 4th (14) (6/1 +57%) Window Of Time	6 6/1(+57%)	(14) Window Of Time 6/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1 and hooded, eighth of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft) on debut 43 days ago, slowly away. Didn't run a bad race when 8th at Curragh last month; fair bit to find but can progress.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +9%) September Leaves	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) September Leaves 5/1, Twice-raced filly. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) 56 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Progressed when close up 5th here in September and should relish this step up to 1m.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 -25%) Tanazadia	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Tanazadia 20/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden (12/1) at this course (7f) on debut 56 days ago. Should progress. Some minor promise when 8th in fillies' maiden in September; likely to progress.
7th	13 7th (13) (2/1 -45%) Whispersinthewind	2 2/1(-45%)	(13) Whispersinthewind 2/1, Promising type. Second of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 6/4) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Open to progress and she's the one to beat. Narrowly denied in two 7f maidens and step up 1m will suit; she's the one to beat.
8th	1 8th (1) (66/1 -136%) Absolutely Buzzing	66 66/1(-136%)	(1) Absolutely Buzzing 66/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 16/1) on debut 38 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. One of 3 representing Joseph O'Brien. Didn't show anything when beaten 24l in fillies' maiden at Gowran; this surface may suit.
9th	2 9th (2) (100/1 -52%) Brackloon Bay	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Brackloon Bay 100/1, Once-raced filly. 14/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 9 days ago. Only beat one home in a 7f maiden last week and looked green; best watched for now.
10th	9 10th (9) (125/1 -89%) Still She Blooms	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Still She Blooms 125/1, Foaled April 11. Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to winners abroad by Pivotal and Garswood. Dam, 9.3f winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to useful middle-distance performer Vasily. Likely to come on for the run. Twilight Son filly; half-sister to 2 winners; interesting blend of speed and stamina.
11th	5 11th (5) (125/1 -213%) Out For A Stroll	125 125/1(-213%)	(5) Out For A Stroll 125/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, heavy, 50/1) on debut 25 days ago, considerately handled. Probably more one for the longer-term. Well held 50-1 shot in Galway maiden but this surface likely to suit better (dam won here).
12th	10 12th (10) (18/1 +0%) Sylkie	18 18/1(+0%)	(10) Sylkie 18/1, Foaled February 14. 35,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 12.5f out of winning half-sister to smart 7f-10.5f winner (stayed 12.5f) Dance Dress. Watch the betting for clues. Starspangledbanner filly; 50,000gns yearling; dam 1m2f winner; newcomer; may need further.
13th	12 13th (12) (250/1 -150%) Vittorio Micheli	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Vittorio Micheli 250/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, last of 14 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7f) on debut 14 days ago, missing break. Finished last of 14 in a 7f fillies' maiden a fortnight ago when 150-1.
14th	4 14th (4) (150/1 -127%) Marclaflo Diamond	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Marclaflo Diamond 150/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to soft, 20/1) on debut. Off 161 days. Significantly up in trip. Only beat one home in a fillies' maiden at Cork in June; longer trip may suit.

LTO Selection:

WHISPERSINTHEWIND ran a cracker on debut when staying on well inside the final furlong to take third behind Milliat with September Leaves about a length back in fifth. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly again shaped well here over seven furlongs when beating all bar Sweetest a fortnight ago and the half-sister to Royal Lodge winner Mohawk should be suited by the step up to a mile. Raknah joined Jessica Harrington about two months ago and has shown promise on a couple of occasions while Madam Celeste is certainly a newcomer to note being by Galileo out of a prolific winning juvenile whose victories include the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. She cost 750,000 euro at the Goffs Orby Sale, while Sylkie is another to consider being out of a winning daughter of Australia.

MADAM CELESTLE looks the part on paper and it will look highly significant if the market speaks in her favour. If the vibes surrounding this €750,000 Galileo filly in the betting are upbeat, the hint should be taken. Whispersinthewind is the clear pick of those with experience and she is greatly respected. September Leaves is best of the rest.

This can go the way of WHISPERSINTHEWIND who has gone close in two seven furlong maidens here and she should relish this longer trip

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +81%) Guy Fawkes	3 3/1(+81%)	(3) Guy Fawkes 3/1, Harry Angel gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Search For Light and 2-y-o 7f winner Tinderbox. Wears hood for his first start. Yard capable of readying a newcomer. Never raced for the Gosdens and interesting to see what the market says on debut; hood on.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/13 +15%) Al Farabi	0.615385 8/13(+15%)	(1) Al Farabi 8/13, First run since leaving A. Fabre when landing the odds (1/3) in 6-runner minor event at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago, cruising clear. Remains open to improvement and he looks to hold leading claims. Made a winning stable debut last month; major chance of going in again for in-form yard.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 -144%) Abbey Gardens	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(2) Abbey Gardens 11/2, Built on debut promise when winning 8-runner minor event (5/1) at Newcastle (1m) 9 days ago, holding on gamely. Not taken lightly with further progress to come. Won on second start at Newcastle; not sure drop to 7f ideal, but still a major player.
4	7 4th (7) (17/2 -21%) Rooska	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(7) Rooska 17/2, Off just 8 days, below expectations when third of 4 in minor event at Newcastle (1m, 8/11) 3 weeks ago. However, no surprise to see him bounce back given a bit more time ahead of this outing. Placed in all five starts; this trip may suit but still likely to find one or two too good.
5th	11 5th (11) (200/1 -100%) Very Classy	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Very Classy 200/1, Very green when seventh of 9 in minor event (50/1) at Newcastle (1m) on debut 24 days ago, very slowly away. Likely to need more time. Well beaten having blown the start on her Newcastle debut; needs more time.
6th	10 6th (10) (66/1 -100%) Roman Princess	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Roman Princess 66/1, Showed bit more than on debut when third of 10 in minor event (80/1) at this C&D 79 days ago, despite having been badly hampered over 3f out. Another step forward required, though. Stepped up from her debut when third over C&D last time; no surprise if she hits the frame.
7th	6 7th (6) (50/1 -100%) Pierrefonds	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Pierrefonds 50/1, Twice-raced in bumpers. In first-time hood, again failed to settle when sixth of 11 at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 13/2) 15 days ago, though would have benefited from stronger gallop. Hood retained as he makes his Flat debut. Some ability on his second bumper start; hard to see him winning this.
8th	8 8th (8) (150/1 -200%) The Colorist	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) The Colorist 150/1, Time Test gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner Bella Colorossa. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 1½m winner Kassiopeia. Has a fairly useful standard to aim at on debut. Probably best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

LTO Selection:

AL FARABI confirmed the promise shown in France when scoring easily on his British/stable debut at Kempton last month and, despite having to shoulder a penalty, he is very much the one to beat. Abbey Gardens also brings winning form to the table, having just done enough at Newcastle recently, and she rates the biggest threat. Rooska, Paultons Square and Guy Fawkes are others to watch out for.

After 7 months off, AL FARABI made a winning start for Roger Varian in good style at Kempton a month ago and he can score again with more still to come. Abbey Gardens also opened her account at the second attempt and is respected in her follow-up bid, with Rooska completing the shortlist.

The vote goes to AL FARABI, who had little to beat on stable debut at Kempton last month but did it in the style of a nice type.

17:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (14/1 -87%) Trishuli River	14 14/1(-87%)	(15) Trishuli River 14/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7f) 23 days ago, merely closing up late. RESERVE. Penultimate run here encouraging but not latest; upped in trip; reserve.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 -11%) Feature This	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Feature This 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 16/5, won 13-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, keeping on well. Looks competitive on form. Recent C&D win franked since and likely big player if overcoming wide draw.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -14%) Indiana Grey	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Indiana Grey 16/1, 4-time course winner. 11/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Blinkers back on and she's a live each-way candidate. Won this two years ago and has to be respected after some solid runs since returning.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 -120%) What Adaay	11 11/1(-120%)	(10) What Adaay 11/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Winner at Bellewstown in July. 9/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 13 to Feature This in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Recent C&D third to Feature This puts her in the mix off same mark.
5th	8 5th (8) (80/1 -21%) Shaaden	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Shaaden 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap (8/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm), hampered. Off 161 days. First run for yard after leaving Marcus Tregoning. Chance on old form. 26,000gns buy from Marcus Tregoning; probably best watched here on yard debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 -100%) Fleetfootsoldier	5 5/1(-100%)	(3) Fleetfootsoldier 5/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. 13/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, well on top finish. Needs to take another step forward up 7 lb but he's a player all the same. C&D winner three weeks ago up 7lb but could still have more to offer.
7th	13 7th (13) (13/2 +54%) Tiktok Time	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(13) Tiktok Time 13/2, Good third of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt. Recent C&D third encouraging, could go well if ridden a bit handier.
8th	9 8th (9) (8/1 +20%) Big Dream	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Big Dream 8/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations. Just denied over C&D a fortnight ago; rider's claim a positive.
9th	7 9th (7) (9/2 +55%) The Bog Bank	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(7) The Bog Bank 9/2, C&D winner. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 14 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Dual C&D winner continues to run well in defeat; should be thereabouts again.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 +50%) Turbo Sprint	33 33/1(+50%)	(14) Turbo Sprint 33/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Glimpses of ability but hard to make a case for on recent form here.
11th	17 11th (17) (22/1 -22%) Princess Rajj	22 22/1(-22%)	(17) Princess Rajj 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on. RESERVE. Steadily regressive this year, surprising if she played a major role; reserve..
12th	1 12th (1) (7/2 +70%) Monzoon	3.5 7/2(+70%)	(1) Monzoon 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner claimer at this C&D (7/1) 9 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ross O'Sullivan. More needed back in handicap company. Ran above his mark for C&D claimer nine days ago for Ross O'Sullivan; 8lb higher now.
13th	6 13th (6) (200/1 -150%) One Aim	200 200/1(-150%)	(6) One Aim 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving M. Halford & T. Collins when twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 66/1) 9 days ago. Never counted after slow start on yard debut here 9 days ago; mark remains on high side.
14th	11 14th (11) (66/1 -65%) Breakintheclouds	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) Breakintheclouds 66/1, 16/1, last of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, soft) 60 days ago. Down in trip. Placed form on easy ground for Denis Hogan last year; seems to have deteriorated.

LTO Selection:

There is little to choose between Big Dream and TIKTOK TIME on running behind Chummie over C&D a fortnight ago with slight preference for the three-year-old. The David Marnane-trained filly appeared to enjoy her first experience on this surface and may have more scope for improvement. Big Dream won a maiden here over a mile and has dropped down considerably in the ratings having not shown much in the intervening two years. Feature This was prominent throughout when beating subsequent winner Skontonovski here earlier this month with What Adaay back in third, while Fleetfootsoldier and Monzoon also both won over C&D last time. The Bog Bank has been a model of consistency since returning here in recent weeks.

THE BOG BANK is nothing if not reliable and she is taken to deservedly get her head back in front having twice hit the crossbar in C&D handicaps this month. Last-time-out winners Feature This and Fleetfootsoldier are feared most in that order of preference but Big Dream went close here a fortnight ago and is also likely to be in the mix.

A chance is taken on TIKTOK TIME, who finished to some effect over C&D a fortnight when left with plenty to do

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (33/1 +0%) Plastic Paddy	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Plastic Paddy 33/1, Last of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Little room for manoeuvre off this mark and again goes without headgear.
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +31%) Ron O	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(3) Ron O 11/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Redcar in August. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 9 days ago, not much room. Could get involved if things drop right. Will need things to fall right from stall 12 but this four-time Tapeta winner is capable.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 +50%) Court Of Session	3 3/1(+50%)	(2) Court Of Session 3/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 9/1) 43 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt. Better in cheekpieces last time; six-week break since looks a bonus for his in-form yard.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 -60%) Al Rufaa	2 2/1(-60%)	(1) Al Rufaa 2/1, Won 10-runner handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Power of Darkness, suited by strong pace. Carries penalty. Has good chance on form. Will be 2lb higher than under the penalty from tomorrow; leading claims now back in form.
4	6 4th (6) (28/1 -133%) Eligible	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Eligible 28/1, Course winner. Latest win at York in May. 9/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm). Off 160 days. Likely to need the run. Nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; has a bit to overcome over this longer trip.
5th	8 5th (8) (25/1 -108%) Kalganov	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Kalganov 25/1, Latest win at Ayr in October. 16/1, first run since leaving David O'Meara when bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Can't be ruled out. Well held on his debut for this yard latest; goes beyond 7f for the first time this year.
6th	9 6th (9) (5/1 +33%) Power Of Darkness	5 5/1(+33%)	(9) Power Of Darkness 5/1, Latest win at Salisbury in September. 15/2, creditable 2¾ lengths second of 10 to Al Rufaa in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. 6lb better off with Al Rufaa than last Friday, which entitles him to close the gap.
7th	11 7th (11) (22/1 -10%) Light Up Our Stars	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Light Up Our Stars 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2) 10 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Needs a career-best effort at the age of seven in better company than he's used to facing.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 +45%) Alexander James	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) Alexander James 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Beverley in July. 50/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 85 days ago. Uphill task. Solid course record but whether he's still up to winning off this mark is the question.
9th	12 9th (12) (16/1 -220%) Kaaranah	16 16/1(-220%)	(12) Kaaranah 16/1, 17/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 67 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and merits strong consideration. Winner off 6lb lower at Kempton two months ago; has to improve on previous Tapeta efforts.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 +44%) True Statesman	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) True Statesman 14/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 16/1) 13 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Plenty to find on form. Only seen twice this season, again finishing well held back from six months latest.
11th	10 11th (10) (40/1 -21%) Cliffcake	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Cliffcake 40/1, Course winner. Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. 14/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 52 days ago. Others more appealing. In no form prior to a short break; arguably happier over 7f these days (can take a grip).

LTO Selection:

AL RUFAA won impressively over an extended 1m at Wolverhampton last week and a 5lb penalty probably wouldn't be enough to stop him if he can reproduce that level of performance. Court Of Session caught the eye when a staying-on fourth at Chelmsford last month and he is entitled to improve for that first outing since June, while Eligible and Kaaranah are other names to note.

AL RUFAA is unexposed for his current stable and had plenty to spare when scoring at Wolverhampton a week ago so, if the race doesn't come too soon, he should be able to follow up. Kaaranah fits a similar profile as an impressive last-time-out winner who is still well treated, so he's regarded as the main danger ahead of Court of Session.

Rated as high as 105 in the past, AL RUFAA bounced back to form a week ago and is 2lb well-in. Court Of Session is second choice.

18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Dundalk Stakes 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 -21%) Pier Pressure	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(5) Pier Pressure 10/3, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 10-runner maiden (4/5) at this C&D 16 days ago, driven out. Stable in good form. Blinkers on 1st time. Likely to continue in form. Recent C&D maiden winner now has blinkers fitted; more needed.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 +31%) Hightimeyouwon	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Hightimeyouwon 11/4, Fairly useful gelding. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. 10/3, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 49 days ago, running on. Solid chance. Fine C&D second last month off 80 and seems sure to be thereabouts.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +10%) Free Solo	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Free Solo 9/2, Fairly useful gelding. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Plenty keen and didn't get home over a mile here latest so drop back in trip should suit.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 +31%) Sea Chariot	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(3) Sea Chariot 11/4, Fairly useful gelding. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 9/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 5lb rise for recent mile win here okay and will appreciate a truly-run race.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -180%) Cu Chulainn	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) Cu Chulainn 28/1, Fairly useful gelding. 22/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good). Off 14 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Brian Meehan. Couldn't rule out, for all that he's entitled to come on for the run. Bought for 6,000gns last month out of Brian Meehan's yard; trip looks inadequate.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 -100%) Punk Poet	6 6/1(-100%)	(2) Punk Poet 6/1, Fairly useful gelding. 5-time course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Won 7-runner handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) 14 days ago, digging deep. Big player. Four-time mile winner here including latest; drop in trip shouldn't be a problem.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 +0%) Winemaker	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Winemaker 50/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Listowel in June. 4 lengths tenth of 14 to Sea Chariot in handicap at this course (8f, 66/1) 16 days ago. Has work to do. Opposable on evidence of two recent handicap runs here.

LTO Selection:

HIGHTIMEYOUWON is probably best over this trip and can defy top-weight to record a fourth win this year. The Ado McGuinness-trained gelding won over C&D back in January before adding two further victories on good ground at Leopardstown and shaped well on his return to the polytrack when only going down by half a length to the progressive Dandyville. Punk Poet has gained all five course wins over a mile including his latest outing a fortnight ago but is also very effective over this distance, while Pier Pressure justified strong support in a maiden over C&D last time and blinkers may extract more improvement on just his sixth start. Sea Chariot is another coming here on the back of a course win while any market move for Cu Chulainn would be interesting.

The vote in this trappy-looking contest goes to SEA CHARIOT, who made it 2-3 here when landing a 1m handicap on his first run since being gelded 16 days ago. Punk Poet displayed a willing attitude when resuming winning ways at this course a fortnight ago and should deliver another a bold show, while Hightimeyouwon has been holding his form well and C&D maiden winner Pier Pressure has to enter calculations, too.

Recent winner SEA CHARIOT likely has more to offer although will need a truly-run race back in trip

18:30 Dundalk Stakes 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (22/1 -38%) Brummell	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Brummell 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form and has the worst of the draw. Not shown enough to be considered from stall 12 unless the market speaks firmly his way.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/2 +38%) Gloves	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(8) Gloves 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good fifth of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (5f, 7/2) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Step up in trip should suit and she's one to note. Did well to get as close as she did last time; 6f can suit if getting away better/settling.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +22%) Art Fantastique	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Art Fantastique 7/2, Much improved since switched to nurseries and, having completed a double when scoring at Brighton 82 days ago, he's a big player having his first go on tapeta. 8lb rise demands more back from a break on his AW debut, but he may well be up to it.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +0%) Chapman	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Chapman 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW, 7/2) 28 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hood back on. Makes plenty of appeal. Much better behind a subsequent winner last time and goes on the shortlist.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 +0%) Magnificent Match	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Magnificent Match 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 10 in nursery at Windsor (6f, good to firm), lost all chance at start. Off 99 days. Makes tapeta debut. Gelded since last seen in the summer; would want to see good support.
6th	10 6th (10) (66/1 -200%) Chat Up Line	66 66/1(-200%)	(10) Chat Up Line 66/1, Winner at Nottingham in July. 40/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago, needing stiffer test. Others make more appeal. Fully exposed now; well held behind Madame Christine back from a short break last time.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 -9%) Madame Christine	12 12/1(-9%)	(12) Madame Christine 12/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in nursery (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago. One to consider. Inconsistent maiden who's fully exposed; only holds each-way claims.
8th	5 8th (5) (20/1 -43%) Sea Of Angels	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Sea Of Angels 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 34 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Worth a market check. Retains potential for a yard in decent nick; market strength would make her of interest.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 -136%) Lincoln's Inn	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Lincoln's Inn 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in maiden (50/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 48 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Up against it. Rare 2yo runner for her yard; shown enough to suggest she can feature at this level.
10th	2 10th (2) (9/2 -29%) Zachary	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Zachary 9/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 4/6, below form fifth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Likely to get back on the up, so deserves serious consideration. Turned over at odds-on under a penalty last time and 4lb higher tonight; still has claims.
11th	3 11th (3) (50/1 -150%) Indication Court	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Indication Court 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, last of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Has been handed a stiff opening mark. Hasn't built on a fair turf debut; first-time headgear will need to help plenty.

LTO Selection:

Art Fantastique makes his all-weather debut on the back of victories at Windsor and Brighton and he must enter calculations, but CHAPMAN gets the nod. He was narrowly defeated by a subsequent winner on his handicap debut at Lingfield last month and, open to greater improvement, he looks capable of defying a 1lb rise in the ratings. Zachary and Gloves add further spice to the race.

ZACHARY probably found the race coming too soon at Chelmsford last time but he was impressive at that track on his previous outing and he's fancied to resume progress. Hat-trick seeker Art Fantastique is another player and Chapman can't be ruled out.

Gloves needs to settle upped to 6f and CHAPMAN, whose Lingfield second a month ago reads well enough, looks the better option.

18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (13/2 +28%) No Speed Limit	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(9) No Speed Limit 13/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 72 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, 13/2) 9 days ago. Booking of Lee a plus. Won this race two years ago off 61 and coming down to a competitive mark; can't rule out.
2	14 2nd (14) (11/1 +50%) Theriverrunsdeep	11 11/1(+50%)	(14) Theriverrunsdeep 11/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 16 days ago. Three-time winner here; recent runs here off basement mark okay but more needed; 3lb wrong.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/3 +58%) Jazzy Dancer	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(6) Jazzy Dancer 10/3, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, bit below form third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Now 0-11 on AW but recent third over 7f augurs well.
4	12 4th (12) (7/1 +22%) Mether	7 7/1(+22%)	(12) Mether 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when fourth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this course (5f) 21 days ago. Encouraging yard debut here recently; extra 1f should suit but 4lb wrong.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 -65%) Empress Of Bough	14 14/1(-65%)	(8) Empress Of Bough 14/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at this C&D (33/1) 28 days ago by head from Lockdown, kept up to work. Should remain competitive after a 4 lb rise. 33-1 C&D win last month came out of the blue; 4lb rise so needs to improve again.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +0%) Hero Of The Hour	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Hero Of The Hour 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 7/1) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up. Triple C&D winner and recent 7f run here puts him in the mix.
7th	5 7th (5) (15/2 -114%) Havana Notion	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(5) Havana Notion 15/2, 11/1, good second of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Considered. Recent strong-finishing second over 5f so good chance this trip will suit.
8th	2 8th (2) (100/1 -100%) Sense Of Security	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Sense Of Security 100/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Fifteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft, 28/1) 51 days ago. 11lb higher now. Hard to make a case for. Regressive on turf this year and stiff enough task now off much higher AW mark.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/1 -29%) Lockdown	11 11/1(-29%)	(1) Lockdown 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Good head second of 13 to Empress of Bough in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 28 days ago. Respected. Only narrowly denied over C&D last month; 2lb rise okay so should remain competitive.
10th	11 10th (11) (28/1 +0%) Kuwait Direction	28 28/1(+0%)	(11) Kuwait Direction 28/1, C&D winner. 12/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago. C&D win in January came off 51; recent form not too encouraging though and 3lb wrong here.
11th	3 11th (3) (14/1 -75%) Teddy Boy	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Teddy Boy 14/1, C&D winner. 11/1, creditable sixth of 22 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 37 days ago, running on. C&D winner whose turf form this year solid; respected.
12th	10 12th (10) (11/1 +73%) Zig Zag Zyggy	11 11/1(+73%)	(10) Zig Zag Zyggy 11/1, Course winner. 9/2, below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly. Bit outpaced over 5f here last month so return to this trip could bring improvement.
13th	7 13th (7) (28/1 -155%) Darcy's Rock	28 28/1(-155%)	(7) Darcy's Rock 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 10 in claimer at this C&D (25/1) 16 days ago. Contender under Colin Keane. Up 11lb for recent C&D claimer second so stiff task back in a handicap.
14th	13 14th (13) (50/1 +0%) Suityourselfboss	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Suityourselfboss 50/1, 11/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Plenty to find on form. Recent handicap efforts here just okay; 6lb wrong here and has plenty to find.

LTO Selection:

HERO OF THE HOUR won three times over C&D earlier this year and following a summer break has returned to form at this venue. The selection did well after a slow start when fourth to Empress Of Bough and should appreciate the drop back to six furlongs having again shaped well when third to Mullacash Buzz last week. Lockdown showed much improved form when just denied by a head in that aforementioned race won by Empress Of Bough, while others to consider include Jazzy Dancer and Havan Notion. The latter won over the minimum trip at Tipperary this summer and should enjoy the step up to six after finishing strongly here last week when beating all bar Realtin Fantasy.

HERO OF THE HOUR shaped well over 7f here last week and is worth siding with to build on that promise having dipped to below his last winning mark. Lockdown was only narrowly denied over C&D last time and heads the dangers along with Havana Notion and Darcy's Rock, the mount of Colin Keane.

HAVANA NOTION was doing his best work at the finish over 7f here recently and this extra furlong should suit

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/1 +17%) She's The Danger	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) She's The Danger 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Should be suited by the return to 6f; 10lb lower than when third over C&D late last year.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 +10%) Bomb Squad	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Bomb Squad 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 17/2) 34 days ago, nearest finish. Place possibilities. Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D in August, but capable of making an impact.
3	12 3rd (12) (22/1 -57%) Higher Law	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Higher Law 22/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Still, he looks vulnerable for a win perspective. 0-11; not far behind Henery Hawk last time, but others are still more convincing.
4	6 4th (6) (9/2 +25%) El Hibri	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(6) El Hibri 9/2, Unreliable type. Winner at Kempton in September. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (6f) 5 days ago, not ideally placed. Now tried in a visor and he's one to consider. Didn't enjoy much luck after winning at Kempton in September and is drawn wide here.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 +33%) Flash The Dash	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Flash The Dash 3/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 7/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago. Enters calculations. Back to form then third last time and form has been franked, but he has the outside stall.
6th	11 6th (11) (5/1 -43%) Henery Hawk	5 5/1(-43%)	(11) Henery Hawk 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 11/4, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. Shortlist material. Has improved plenty to record two wins and a second since last month; solid chance again.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 -371%) Dandys Gold	33 33/1(-371%)	(10) Dandys Gold 33/1, 33/1, won 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and while more will ne needed in order to follow up, she's not discounted. 33-1 winner last time, but not an obvious one to follow up and is drawn wide.
8th	4 8th (4) (4/1 +33%) Catesby	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Catesby 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 14/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 6 days ago. Live each-way contender. Made all over C&D last month and third in a better race since; may get the lead; player.
9th	7 9th (7) (22/1 -83%) Cubanista	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Cubanista 22/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy, 17/2) 24 days ago. Back up in trip and will probably find a couple of these too good. Record of 1-21 dampens enthusiam and well beaten in both previous attempts on the AW.
10th	9 10th (9) (12/1 +0%) Langholm	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Langholm 12/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. On a competitive mark. Not beaten far last time, but losing run is up to 20 and others make greater appeal.
11th	5 11th (5) (28/1 -100%) Elizabeth's Joy	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Elizabeth's Joy 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 18/1). Off 167 days ahead of this handicap debut and she needs to take a significant step forward here. Makes her handicap debut after 167 days off, but is a half-sister to a winner around here.
12th	3 12th (3) (50/1 -150%) Dapper Man	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Dapper Man 50/1, Course winner. 28/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 21 days ago. Back up in trip and would be a danger to all if he were to bounce back. 1lb lower than when winning over 5f here in May, but held since and is 0-11 over 6f+.

LTO Selection:

EL HIBRI wasn't disgraced when finishing fourth from an uncompromising position at Newcastle on Sunday and the fitting of a first-time visor may unlock enough improvement for the four-year-old to land the spoils here. C&D winner Catesby made the frame at Wolverhampton recently and Scott Dixon's charge is likely to be on the premises again. Fellow in-form rival Henery Hawk isn't taken lightly and completes the shortlist.

HENERY HAWK came up short when bidding for the hat-trick at Wolverhampton last week and, turned out again quickly off the same mark, he could be the answer. Next on the list is Flash The Dash, who was a good third at Newcastle following a wind op and he is likely to get his head in front before long. Catesby and El Hibri are also considered.

It could be worth taking a chance with SHE'S THE DANGER who is 10lb lower than when third of 14 in a 0-75 over C&D late last year.

19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (20/1 -25%) Miss Paloma	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Miss Paloma 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f), needing stiffer test. Off over 2 years. First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt. Lightly raced mare absent over two years; market best guide on yard debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +22%) Storm Eric	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Storm Eric 7/2, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f) 2 days ago, left with lot to do. Significantly up in trip. Revised mark looks exploitable provided he doesn't find this longer trip stretching him. Strong-finishing fourth over a mile here on Wednesday and unproven over this longer trip.
3	13 3rd (13) (25/1 +50%) Unterberg	25 25/1(+50%)	(13) Unterberg 25/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap (66/1) at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 25 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Some ability for Ger Lyons but two turf runs for current yard last month poor.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 +44%) Gurkha Girl	9 9/1(+44%)	(8) Gurkha Girl 9/1, 15/2, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago, steady progress 2f out and plugging on. Significantly up in trip. Not beaten far here over a mile a fortnight ago when staying on and now tries a new trip.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 +39%) Dabana	11 11/1(+39%)	(1) Dabana 11/1, Course winner who ran up to very best when third in 10-runner handicap at Sligo (10.5f) in August. Possible first run for 3 months was needed when tenth of 14 in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago and better showing anticipated now. Better for recent C&D comeback run and likely approaching a competitive mark.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/2 +0%) Neverfindanother U	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Neverfindanother U 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (11/5) 16 days ago, pulling clear of remainder. Entitled to be thereabouts again. Up 8lb for two good recent C&D runs but progressive filly still respected.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/3 +45%) Snag It	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(6) Snag It 10/3, First run since leaving Alastair Ralph when 10/1, won 14-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, driven out. Remains with handicapping scope on old form if he can back that up here. Recent C&D win on yard debut; 6lb rise but still some way off his career-high of 80.
8th	7 8th (7) (8/1 -14%) Folly Beach	8 8/1(-14%)	(7) Folly Beach 8/1, Shed maiden tag at Leopardstown (15f) in July and dispelled pair of lesser efforts when good second of 20 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy, 7/1) 37 days ago, clear of rest. Back down in trip. Best turf form this year over staying trips so could find this on the short side.
9th	15 9th (15) (16/1 -78%) Indulging	16 16/1(-78%)	(15) Indulging 16/1, Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at the Curragh (10f, soft) 43 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Looks competitive on form. Reserve 1. Longstanding maiden making belated polytrack debut; reserve.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 -106%) Barrys Rock	33 33/1(-106%)	(14) Barrys Rock 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 16/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago, left behind entering straight. Not out of things on pick of form if short break has perked him up. Went close on his Fairyhouse return in June but poor run of form since.
11th	2 11th (2) (14/1 -133%) Breezy Zoff	14 14/1(-133%)	(2) Breezy Zoff 14/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable third of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Not out of things upped significantly in trip. Good turf form in testing conditions of late; player if handling this surface.
12th	4 12th (4) (12/1 +0%) Stormy Jenn	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Stormy Jenn 12/1, Creditable third of 19 in handicap (18/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 24 days ago, forced to switch under 2f out and noted staying on final 1f. Lightly raced on AW and she's worth a second look from her steadily easing mark. Some decent turf form this year; first AW start since C&D third over a year ago.
13th	9 13th (9) (100/1 -257%) Meadow Soprano	100 100/1(-257%)	(9) Meadow Soprano 100/1, Dual winner at around 1m in Denmark as a 3-y-o. Largely disappointing last year and low-key efforts in pair of starts over hurdles upon joining present stable this summer. Not the easiest to assess. Danish winner; two recent hurdle runs don't inspire confidence on her return to the Flat.
14th	12 14th (12) (20/1 -11%) Say You're Sorry	20 20/1(-11%)	(12) Say You're Sorry 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Not disgraced when seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 63 days ago, meeting some trouble final 1f and not recover. Remains less exposed than most and not discounted. Needs to improve a fair bit from C&D handicap debut run in September.

LTO Selection:

NEVERFINDANOTHER U has won twice over C&D this year including on her penultimate start when just getting the better of Darkened. The daughter of Dragon Pulse backed that up by going close behind Bright N Shine earlier this month and the form received a boost with the fourth winning since. Comfort Line has dropped considerably in the ratings this year but gave plenty of encouragement when second to Shining Aitch here on Wednesday, while Storm Eric, twice a winner here over seven furlongs, finished well over a mile on the same card but is not proven over this trip. Snag It made a winning start for Pat Murphy earlier this month while others to consider include topweight Dabana, Breezy Zoff and Stormy Jenn.

NEVERFINDANOTHER U is building up a solid record over C&D, adding to her tally on her penultimate start prior to another solid effort when runner-up 16 days ago. She looks sure to go well again and earns the vote, with Stormy Jenn and Dabana others to consider. Storm Eric is also interesting provided this marked longer trip doesn't stretch him.

On the back of some very solid turf form BREEZY ZOFF can score on her third AW start

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +45%) Khabib	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(3) Khabib 11/4, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark and likely to be on the premises. Record over C&D reads 1223; down to a 0-75 for the first time since winning in March 2022.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +75%) Twilight Madness	2.75 11/4(+75%)	(4) Twilight Madness 11/4, C&D winner. 9/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 70 days ago. Others look stronger. Completed a Tapeta hat-trick late last year, but recent efforts have been underwhelming.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +44%) Angle Land	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) Angle Land 9/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 17 runs this year. 17/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 23 days ago. Merits consideration. C&D winner and 5lb below last winning mark; return to Class 5 company a positive.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 -14%) Rose King	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Rose King 4/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 11/8) 29 days ago. Needs considering. Won twice here earlier in year and ran well at Lingfield last time; interesting back here.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -67%) So Grateful	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) So Grateful 10/1, C&D winner. 7/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Likely to find one or two too good. Won three times here in the summer of last year, but may need a stiffer 5f than this now.
6th	9 6th (9) (12/1 -100%) Leodis Dream	12 12/1(-100%)	(9) Leodis Dream 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in September. Good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 14/1) 14 days ago. Remains on a good mark up 2 lb and he's one of the more appealing candidates. Prominent racer who should give it another a good go from the front on first visit here.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -257%) Canaria Queen	50 50/1(-257%)	(10) Canaria Queen 50/1, Winner at Musselburgh in September. 10/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good) 55 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and minor place money is just about the best her connections can hope for. Well beaten in both handicaps, but her half-brother won over C&D last month.
8th	11 8th (11) (18/1 +36%) Bell Shot	18 18/1(+36%)	(11) Bell Shot 18/1, 16/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 29 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Yard saddles a stronger contender in Angle Land. Little in four starts for this yard since returning in August, including on Polytrack.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 +0%) Dream By Day	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Dream By Day 33/1, Latest win at Goodwood in August. First run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when ninth of 13 in handicap (100/1) at Salisbury (6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Opposable. Well held on stable debut at Salisbury last month and unplaced in four attempts on the AW.
10th	12 10th (12) (18/1 -64%) Captain's Bar	18 18/1(-64%)	(12) Captain's Bar 18/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on and will have a fighting chance if he puts his best foot forward. Won at Newcastle last month but pulled too hard in cheekpieces last time; blinkers return.
11th	5 11th (5) (100/1 -257%) Giogiobbo	100 100/1(-257%)	(5) Giogiobbo 100/1, C&D winner. 40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner who wasn't seen for 15 months until nine days ago; this comes soon enough.

LTO Selection:

BRIGHT made the perfect start for new connections when opening his account in novice contest at Wolverhampton last month. Mark Loughnane's gelding makes his handicap bow off what looks a workable mark and a double appears a distinct possibility. Dual course winner Rose King clearly enjoys it here and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Angle Land, who has dropped to an attractive rating.

LEODIS DREAM lost no caste in defeat when touched off at Newcastle a fortnight ago and he is taken to go one better here, perhaps at the chief expense of Khabib, who is now 3 lb below his last winning mark and has been knocking on the door of late. Rose King is 2-3 here and looks sure to be in the thick of things once again, while handicap-debutant Bright is another to consider in what looks like an open race.

The choice is KHABIB (nap) whose record over C&D reads 1223. He drops into a 0-75 for the first time since March of last year.

19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (16/1 +27%) Nusra	16 16/1(+27%)	(12) Nusra 16/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Ffos Las in August. 40/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 39 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Off the mark at Ffos Las in August but finishing tailed off on heavy latest.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +20%) Riyami	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Riyami 8/1, 11/2, first run since leaving Denis Hogan when ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Tongue tie/cheekpieces now the headgear of choice stepping back up in trip. 0-13 but AW debut earlier this month wasn't devoid of encouragement; tongue-tie on.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/1 -20%) Sand Castle	3 3/1(-20%)	(3) Sand Castle 3/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 7 days ago. Can make presence felt. C&D winner; only beaten 2l over C&D last week; best form at this venue.
4	14 4th (14) (28/1 -56%) Liberated Girl	28 28/1(-56%)	(14) Liberated Girl 28/1, Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 16/1) 9 days ago, racing off the pace and never a threat. Needs a couple of these to falter. Eight-race maiden and no progress since handicapping.
5th	10 5th (10) (33/1 -65%) Astrophysicist	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Astrophysicist 33/1, Last of 11 in handicap chase (25/1) at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Below form on last Flat run. Really struggled over jumps of late; out of form when last seen on Flat.
6th	11 6th (11) (7/1 -8%) Clever Capall	7 7/1(-8%)	(11) Clever Capall 7/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 9/2) 9 days ago, pushed along 2f out and plugging on. May be sharper now given that was his first start for 9 months and he's still lightly raced at this trip. Went close here last winter and probably needed last week's return; may resume progress.
7th	1 7th (1) (10/3 -21%) Believe In Science	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(1) Believe In Science 10/3, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 23 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. 0-18 but one of his better recent runs when beaten 4l over C&D latest; feasibly treated.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 +0%) Mosaaheb	18 18/1(+0%)	(5) Mosaaheb 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Tenth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago, slowly away. 25-race maiden; 0-12 on AW and never involved here earlier this month.
9th	6 9th (6) (13/2 +64%) Tom The Plasterer	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(6) Tom The Plasterer 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Eighth of 12 in maiden (80/1) at Gowran (14f, good) 79 days ago, weakening 2f out. One to monitor in the betting for positive vibes now attentions switch to handicaps. Modest efforts in trio of maidens on the Flat; no chances taken with his opening mark.
10th	2 10th (2) (20/1 +9%) Big Kitten	20 20/1(+9%)	(2) Big Kitten 20/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2018. Last of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, good to soft, 80/1). Off 113 days. Tailed off over this trip at Galway when last seen; off 113 days; no wins since 2018.
11th	9 11th (9) (33/1 -50%) Ally Cay	33 33/1(-50%)	(9) Ally Cay 33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 150/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, heavy) 24 days ago, weakening final 1f. Out of her depth at Curragh latest; this is easier but yet to show her best form on AW.
12th	7 12th (7) (12/1 -33%) Lucky Queen	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Lucky Queen 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 17 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy, 16/1) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. No forlorn hope returning to AW. 1-20 but signs of a revival when 6th at Galway and return to AW fine; not ruled out.
13th	13 13th (13) (11/1 +39%) Zaghraf	11 11/1(+39%)	(13) Zaghraf 11/1, 25/1, seventh of 17 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 25 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Modest form since joining this yard; minor signs of revival when beaten 5l latest.
14th	8 14th (8) (33/1 +0%) Ten To Ten	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Ten To Ten 33/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 50/1) 63 days ago, beaten early in straight. Others make greater appeal. Struggled for form since a 5th over 1m here last winter; well held here latest; new trip.

LTO Selection:

SAND CASTLE likes to race up with the pace and won over C&D last winter. The selection is quite lightly raced since on turf and ran a cracker on his return to the polytrack last Friday when a close fifth behind Golden Sandbanks. The booking of Colin Keane gives plenty of encouragement. Believe In Science is still seeking a first win after 18 starts but shaped well on a number of occasions including when third over 1m5f at Leopardstown this summer and again was prominent throughout when a promising fourth behind the progressive Celtic Revival here at the start of this month. Lucky Queen has generally been campaigned over shorter trips but ran quite well over 1m4f on testing ground at Galway last time.

BELIEVE IN SCIENCE's maiden status is off-putting but he ran well when fourth in a C&D handicap on his latest outing 23 days ago and could just be worth chancing to get off the mark operating from a career-low mark. Sand Castle, under Colin Keane, and Clever Capall are others to consider, with Riyami also worth keeping an eye on.

A few in with chances but SAND CASTLE goes well at this venue and he may be worth chancing after a close up fifth over C&D last week

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/8 -7%) Eagle's Realm	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(5) Eagle's Realm 15/8, On a hat-trick after 2 wins at Wolverhampton (this trip) and Newcastle (2m). Unpenalised for his success at the latter 9 days ago as it came in an apprentice race. Leading claims under Billy Loughnane. Bids for a Tapeta hat-trick (2lb well in); respected with his stamina assured.
2	9 2nd (9) (15/2 +38%) Kiss My Face	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Kiss My Face 15/2, In top in the spring, including a pair of 2m course wins. Off 6 months, might have just needed the outing when fifth of 9 over 2m at Newcastle 5 weeks ago. Should be sharper now. In fine form over hurdles/AW earlier in year; a player if getting a good pace to aim at.
3	11 3rd (11) (16/1 -33%) Autonomy	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Autonomy 16/1, Course winner. Six wins from 20 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (16.5f) 34 days ago. 6-20 on AW; fourth on second start back from a long absence last time; worth a second look.
4	1 4th (1) (25/1 -56%) Hidden Depths	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Hidden Depths 25/1, Won over fences at Sedgefield in October. Fair fourth at Huntingdon since. Well held on latest Flat start but he's more than capable at this level if on a going day. Dual winner over fences this year, but 0-8 on the AW; others more solid..
5th	12 5th (12) (10/1 -54%) Prince Abu	10 10/1(-54%)	(12) Prince Abu 10/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, good neck third of 7 to Shadowfax in handicap at Chelmsford 14 days ago. Dual C&D winner and 7lb below last winning mark; interesting back here.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/2 +61%) King Viktor	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(7) King Viktor 11/2, Course winner in 2021 but not seen since finishing mid-field at York in May 2022. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. First and second in two starts on the Fibresand here but returns from another 551 days off.
7th	6 7th (6) (100/1 -300%) Clearance	100 100/1(-300%)	(6) Clearance 100/1, Has won 3 times over hurdles since last seen on the Flat at the start of 2023. His run of good form over hurdles did come to a halt when a remote last of 4 at Fontwell last month, though. Three wins over hurdles this summer, but last six AW efforts leave something to be desired.
8th	4 8th (4) (9/2 -29%) Carlos Felix	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Carlos Felix 9/2, Course winner for Phil Kirby who made a winning start for Stella Barclay in a Newcastle apprentice handicap 10 days ago. Escapes a penalty so another bold bid is likely. Avoids a penalty for latest win and 3lb well in; major player if he stays.
9th	2 9th (2) (10/1 +38%) Bristol Hill	10 10/1(+38%)	(2) Bristol Hill 10/1, Won at Newcastle and Wolverhampton in the spring. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 23 days ago considering he shaped as though that first outing in 6 months was needed. Dual Tapeta winner in the spring, but stamina wasn't proven over C&D earlier in year.
10th	3 10th (3) (20/1 +9%) Social City	20 20/1(+9%)	(3) Social City 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in June. 20/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.5f) 79 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tony Carroll. Others more persuasive. Back off his last winning mark on stable debut, but he may need further than this now.
11th	10 11th (10) (10/1 -54%) Shadowfax	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Shadowfax 10/1, 10/3 and cheekpieces on first time, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford 14 days ago. Did enjoy the run of things from the front but he's only been nudged up 1 lb. Off the mark under a positive ride at Chelmsford last time; could enjoy run of the race.

LTO Selection:

EAGLE'S REALM arrives at the top of his game, as evidenced in his recent victories at Wolverhampton and Newcastle. The five-year-old escapes a penalty for his latest success in an apprentice event and he's hard to oppose racing off the same mark. Fellow last-time-out winner Shadowfax may give the gelded son of Free Eagle most to think about, shortly followed by Prince Abu.

EAGLE'S REALM and Carlos Felix both escape penalties for their wins in apprentice company at Newcastle last week and are the pair to focus on, with a narrow preference for the former with Billy Loughnane doing the steering. Hidden Depths and Kiss My Face can fight it out for third.

Dual C&D winner PRINCE ABU has been suggesting he is about ready to strike having dropped 7lb below his last winning mark.

20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (5/1 -43%) Spinning Web	5 5/1(-43%)	(12) Spinning Web 5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy, 3/1) 37 days ago. Can make presence felt. Hurdle winner; ran with credit when beaten 3l back on Flat latest; widest draw tough.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 -125%) Clever Currency	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(8) Clever Currency 9/2, 9/2, very good second of 8 in novice chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft) 40 days ago, sticking to task. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Not taken lightly. In good form over fences of late but well held on his latest Flat start; may need further.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +33%) Gracesolution	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Gracesolution 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, shaped as if better for the run on the back of 4 months off when seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, weakening final 1f. One to keep an eye from steadily easing mark. Both wins on turf but went close here thrice last winter and back down the weights.
4	7 4th (7) (8/1 +76%) Ciao Adios	8 8/1(+76%)	(7) Ciao Adios 8/1, 40/1, tailed-off sixteenth of 20 to Firm Belief in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 37 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Philip Michael Byrne. Cheekpieces back on. 2nd in first-time cheekpieces at Tramore in September but struggled in 3 runs since.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 -75%) Navajo River	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Navajo River 28/1, Winner at Roscommon in August. 50/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, dropping away 2f out. Handicapper continues to relinquish his grip but others arrive with more pressing claims. 200-1 winner of maiden in August; not near that level in 3 runs since including C&D latest.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -11%) Firm Belief	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Firm Belief 5/1, Winner at Navan (14f) in October. Below form twelfth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy, 12/1) 24 days ago. Better showing not ruled out. Off the mark over 1m6f 2 starts but well held in follow up bid and 1m4f may not suit.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/1 +56%) Catwalk Couture	11 11/1(+56%)	(4) Catwalk Couture 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 33/1) 7 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Application of blinkers needs to bring about an upturn now. Minor promise in maidens; struggled in h'caps; needs improvement for longer trip; blinkers.
8th	9 8th (9) (40/1 -100%) Katzoff	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Katzoff 40/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap chase (12/1) at Tramore (15.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 43 days ago. Poor on last Flat run. 0-7 on Flat; promise on Polytrack back in 2019 but in poor form when last seen.
9th	13 9th (13) (66/1 -65%) Static Charge	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Static Charge 66/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 200/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 20-race maiden and well held in recent runs over shorter here; unlikely to stay.
10th	11 10th (11) (11/2 +31%) Vista Baby	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(11) Vista Baby 11/2, Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago, dropping away final 1f. That was his best effort since the spring and he comes here operating from career-low mark. Beaten 3l here last week and unexposed; dropped 1lb and worth another go at 1m4f.
11th	10 11th (10) (22/1 -57%) Together Aclaim	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Together Aclaim 22/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Not out of things for each-way purposes. 0-26 and 0-14 on AW; down the field in two recent C&D starts; hard to fancy; hooded.
12th	5 12th (5) (40/1 -21%) Is That So	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Is That So 40/1, 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Blinkers on 1st time. Went close here 2 years ago; struggled for new yard including back on Flat of late.
13th	6 13th (6) (25/1 -25%) Mater Matuta	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Mater Matuta 25/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 28/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago, dropping away early in the straight. Others preferred. 1-19 on level and sole success came in 2019; ran okay over this trip in July.
14th	14 14th (14) (40/1 +0%) Zouperior	40 40/1(+0%)	(14) Zouperior 40/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, heavy, 33/1) 55 days ago, very slowly away and always behind. Significantly up in trip. Shown very little since switching to handicaps for her new yard and unlikely to stay.

LTO Selection:

SPINNING WEB has a poor draw in 17 but appears on a nice mark and has recent form. His initial form was poor but improved considerably running over hurdles and ran well in a big-field handicap last month. He drops in distance and has disappointed on his only start on this surface but is a progressive three-year-old who should now show himself in a better light. Race-fit, in-form Clever Currency has won both over hurdles and fences and while he should, in theory, better his lowly Flat rating, has nonetheless failed in 11 previous runs and might prefer slightly further. Firm Belief ran well on career debut here last February and having since won a big-field Navan handicap last month, can compete despite hauling top weight. Dual winner Gracesolution is helped by her rider's 5lb claim.

SPINNING WEB has made more of an impact over hurdles/on the Flat during the second half of this year, again running with credit when fifth in a big-field Navan handicap over further 37 days ago. He can make a bold bid to defy his basement mark back down in trip, with Gracesolution heading up the dangers. Clever Currency and Firm Belief are others to consider.

There's a good chance that GRACESOLUTION needed her recent comeback. She's on a good mark and went close here last winter

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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