1 Monday 27th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 27th November 2023

There were 14 Races on Monday 27th November 2023 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 27th November 2023

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

12:20 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/11 +34%) Captain Marvellous	0.727273 8/11(+34%)	(2) Captain Marvellous 8/11, Masked Marvel gelding who made a promising start to his career when second of 12 over C&D 5 weeks ago. That form has been boosted and he stands a good chance of going one better now. Made a promising debut in stronger race over C&D five weeks ago; holds leading claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (22/1 -450%) Great Valley	22 22/1(-450%)	(4) Great Valley 22/1, Related to numerous winners and hinted at ability prior to running out at Hereford on debut. Should have learned from that experience. Under pressure when running out at the final flight in Hereford contest on debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -256%) Billytherealbigred	16 16/1(-256%)	(1) Billytherealbigred 16/1, From the family of useful chaser Storm Control. Promise when second on his Stratford debut last month. Unseated early at Hereford a fortnight later. Showed some promise at Stratford; unseated rider early at Hereford later in October.
4	6 4th (6) (2/1 +50%) Push To Pass	2 2/1(+50%)	(6) Push To Pass 2/1, Pillar Coral gelding. Dam unraced, out of sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser Better Times Ahead. Interesting newcomer with Harry Cobden up for this in-form yard. £8,000 2yo; interesting debutant with Harry Cobden booked.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (17/2 -13%) Goodwin Face	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(3) Goodwin Face 17/2, Half-brother to a couple of hurdle winners. One to note the betting on debut. Half-brother to two hurdle winners; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 +20%) No Guarantee	200 200/1(+20%)	(5) No Guarantee 200/1, Well held in 2 bumpers this autumn and a likely outsider now hurdling. Well down the field in two bumpers.

LTO Selection:

CAPTAIN MARVELLOUS displayed plenty of promise when finishing second on his debut over C&D last month and the son of Masked Marvel could be hard to stop with the benefit of that experience under his belt. Goodwin Face is related to plenty of winners and has to be of interest on his racecourse bow, while Push To Pass and Billytherealbigred are others to note.

The C&D race CAPTAIN MARVELLOUS was second in on debut has thrown up a few winners so Jane Williams' charge should take a bit of stopping if making the anticipated improvement. Stratford runner-up Billytherealbigred is the one likely to follow him home unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Harry Derham newcomer Push To Pass.

Ready preference is for CAPTAIN MARVELLOUS, who sets a solid standard on his C&D effort. Billytherealbigred is second choice.

12:20 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:35 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (13/2 -8%) Imperial Saint	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(8) Imperial Saint 13/2, £40,000 5-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Brother to 2 winners, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful French chaser Cri d'Amour and fairly useful French hurdler Golliath. Easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (May 8) so he's a respected debutant. Easy win in an Irish point in May before a £40,000 sale; respected on rules debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 -25%) Gentleman Jacques	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) Gentleman Jacques 5/1, Fair form shown in bumpers and he made a promising start over hurdles when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 21 days ago. Should improve. Considered. Placed on hurdling debut at Hereford and he's respected for yard that won this last year.
3	13 3rd (13) (15/8 +25%) The Famous Five	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(13) The Famous Five 15/8, Fairly useful 10f Flat winner in France in 2021 and changed hands for €250,000 after. Only twice raced for current yard over hurdles since but showed promise after 21 months off when third of 6 in minor event here (21.2f, soft) 18 days ago. The form pick. Two French Flat wins and he's shown promise over hurdles here; respected back in trip.
4	14 4th (14) (15/2 +6%) Time Interval	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(14) Time Interval 15/2, Fairly useful 10f winner on Flat for John Flint. Hood/tongue strap on for yard/hurdling debut and he can't be ruled out, especially if the market vibes are positive. Four-time Flat winner and he's one to keep an eye on now switched to hurdling for new yard.
5th	10 5th (10) (22/1 -120%) Mersey Street	22 22/1(-120%)	(10) Mersey Street 22/1, Cost £46,000 after finishing second in an Irish point last spring. Fair form shown when in the frame in a pair of Huntingdon bumpers so one to consider now going hurdling. Showed promise in point/bumpers and he needs watching in market on hurdling debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 -21%) Crystal Mer	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Crystal Mer 80/1, Fair form shown in bumpers but (80/1) twelfth of 13 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Showed promise in bumpers but he made a low-key start over hurdles at Newbury 18 days ago.
7th	3 7th (3) (200/1 -400%) Crossbeau	200 200/1(-400%)	(3) Crossbeau 200/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. 250/1, sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 6 days ago. Significantly more is needed. Poor maiden on the Flat and was a remote sixth on his hurdling debut last week.
8th	15 8th (15) (50/1 -257%) The Gambler	50 50/1(-257%)	(15) The Gambler 50/1, Easy winner on last of her three starts in Irish points in April and comfortably off the mark on bumper debut at Market Rasen in June. Needs considering on her hurdles debut. Won a bumper but that form is not strong and this is a harder task on her hurdling debut.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -257%) Dusautior	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Dusautior 50/1, Winning Irish pointer but yet to offer much in two runs over hurdles at Ludlow and Warwick. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Irish point winner but he's been well held in both hurdle runs; tongue-tie is now added.
10th	5 10th (5) (80/1 -220%) Dundory	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Dundory 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who comes here fit from that sphere. Much respected now making his hurdles debut. Worth a market check. Fairly useful six-time Flat winner and he should have a future at this new discipline.
11th	12 11th (12) (14/1 -87%) Prairie Diamond	14 14/1(-87%)	(12) Prairie Diamond 14/1, Debut winner of Hereford bumper in February and shaped with encouragement when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle there (19.7f, good) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Can build on it. Bumper winner but was a well-held fourth on his recent hurdling debut at Hereford (2m3f).
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (9/4 +55%) Nathanael Greene	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(11) Nathanael Greene 9/4, Useful winner on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas. Changed hands for 45,000 gns and he's an interesting recruit to hurdling. Useful stayer on the Flat for William Haggas and he's an interesting recruit to hurdling.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (150/1 -275%) Bingo Little	150 150/1(-275%)	(2) Bingo Little 150/1, Had wind op and tongue strap on for 1st time before coming in fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Lots more is required. Down the field in sole bumper and was tailed off at 20-1 on recent hurdling debut.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (200/1 -203%) Ask Me Out	200 200/1(-203%)	(1) Ask Me Out 200/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 66/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Needs a big step forward. 66-1 and was pulled up in a Ffos Las novice on recent debut; best watched.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (250/1 -400%) Whitehall Flyer	250 250/1(-400%)	(16) Whitehall Flyer 250/1, 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) 25 days ago. Hard to make a case for. No threat in two bumpers and she's struggled in both hurdle runs this autumn.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (300/1 -500%) James Baie	300 300/1(-500%)	(9) James Baie 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 300/1, last of 12 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 19 days ago. Some ability in bumpers but he's been tailed off at huge prices in both hurdles runs.

LTO Selection:

NATHANAEL GREENE was a decent handicapper on the Flat for William Haggas and was purchased for 45,000gns at the Tattersalls August Horses-In-Training sale. The four-year-old appeals as the type who could make up into a useful performer in this sphere and gets the vote at the expense of The Famous Five, who may benefit from a drop in trip after returning here over 2m5f earlier in the month, and Imperial Saint.

THE FAMOUS FIVE has been very lightly raced for Venetia Williams since being bought for €250,000 but showed enough when a recent third here to suggest he can add to his two French Flat successes. Nathanael Greene was a useful winner in that sphere and is feared most now switched to hurdling, while Gentleman Jacques and debutants Dundory, Imperial Saint and Mersey Street need factoring in too.

The vote goes to IMPERIAL SAINT, who was impressive in his last point and is a half-brother to a multiple hurdle winner in France.

12:35 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 -46%) Secret Squirrel	2.75 11/4(-46%)	(6) Secret Squirrel 11/4, Fairly useful form shown when landing bumpers at Taunton and Fontwell in the spring. Very much one to consider on his hurdles debut. Won good-ground bumpers at Taunton and Fontwell; promising sort for novice hurdles.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 -11%) Dancing In Brazil	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Dancing In Brazil 10/3, Fairly useful winner at 14f in bumpers. In midfield when unseated rider 4 out in novice at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Remains with potential in this sphere. Unseated rider on hurdles debut; remains a likely player judged on bumper form.
3	8 3rd (8) (125/1 -25%) Thank You Ma'am	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Thank You Ma'am 125/1, Runner-up sole start in point bumpers but behind in Exeter bumper and Chepstow novice hurdle since. Placed in point/rules bumpers; beaten long way on debut over hurdles.
4	10 4th (10) (2/1 +20%) Floating Line	2 2/1(+20%)	(10) Floating Line 2/1, 9/1, promising second of 11 in bumper at Fakenham 7 months ago on sole run for Olly Murphy. Interesting prospect now going over hurdles for her new yard. Runner-up in Fakenham bumper for Olly Murphy; open to progress; interesting.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 -175%) Borodale	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Borodale 33/1, Showed some promise when fifth at Uttoxeter on his hurdling debut but brought down after 4 out in novice at Fakenham (16f, soft 26 days ago. Can't be ruled out. Has the best hurdles form but that effort is modest; brought down last time.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 +9%) Highway One O Five	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Highway One O Five 10/1, Fair form first two runs in bumpers but he came in last of 15 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 16/1) 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Not written off for good yard. Form dipped sharply at Cheltenham (back from layoff) on latest bumper start.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -79%) Jolyjump	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Jolyjump 25/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Stable’s first-timers always command respect, especially if supported in the market. 40,000euros 3yo; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
8th	9 8th (9) (40/1 +0%) The Cox Express	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) The Cox Express 40/1, Won bumper at Warwick in January for Tom Lacey but has run poorly over hurdles at Catterick and Chepstow (for new yard) since. Lots more is needed. Form of bumper win lacks strength; well held in maiden hurdles since.
9th	7 9th (7) (150/1 -20%) Spicy Nelson	150 150/1(-20%)	(7) Spicy Nelson 150/1, Has offered little on both his hurdling runs thus far, pulled up in novice at Lingfield (19.5f) 9 months ago. Hard to warm to. Holds poor claims on his form shown last winter.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (11/2 +31%) Perfect Nelson	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Perfect Nelson 11/2, Fair form when twice runner-up in bumpers in Ireland for Peter Fahey in May. Shaped as if in need of the run after 5 months off when fading sixth in Wincanton novice hurdle so needs considering. Solid chance on Irish bumper form; soft ground was an excuse on hurdles debut.

LTO Selection:

Floating Line is likely to be popular having filled second place in a Fakenham NH Flat race on her debut in April. She has since switched from Olly Murphy to Nicky Henderson but the form is not very strong and preference is for SECRET SQUIRREL, who won both of his outings in bumpers. Cases can be made for most of the remainder, but Dancing In Brazil and Borodale are arguably the pick of them.

The market should reveal plenty here. FLOATING LINE makes her hurdling debut for Nicky Henderson having gone with some promise when a debut bumper runner-up for Olly Murphy and edges the vote. Secret Squirrel went 2-2 in bumpers last spring so is feared most now starting out in this sphere, although fellow newcomers Jolyjump and Highway One O Five also warrant plenty of respect along with Dancing In Brazil who unseated his rider at Wincanton on his hurdling bow.

Promising SECRET SQUIRREL is taken to remain unbeaten. Perfect Nelson is second choice.

12:50 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (10/3 +63%) Little Pi	3.333333 10/3(+63%)	(12) Little Pi 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who took a step forward on his handicap bow when fourth of 16 at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 17 days ago. Can go well again eased 1 lb. Promising fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Exeter and has claims if he can build on that.
2	1 2nd (1) (20/1 -150%) Princess T	20 20/1(-150%)	(1) Princess T 20/1, Won over hurdles in Jersey in July but more miss than hit since (mostly on the Flat), including back in this sphere at Hereford latest. Others appeal more. On dangerous mark but she's been out of sorts in last three runs; needs a major turnaround.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 -9%) Breaking Cover	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Breaking Cover 3/1, Points runner-up who built on hurdling debut promise when clear second of 10 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut with more to offer. Interesting. Clear second in Taunton novice 11 days and he looks interesting on handicap debut.
4	10 4th (10) (28/1 -12%) Churchman	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Churchman 28/1, Modest maiden hurdler who came in only eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good) 34 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do. Tailed off on handicap debut at Hereford and he needs a transformation back in trip.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 +46%) Captain Attridge	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(8) Captain Attridge 15/2, Fair maiden on the Flat who has been brought along steadily over hurdles, patiently-ridden sixth in 2m Stratford novice in October. Can take a step forward now going into handicaps. Player. 0-10 but he looks a possible improver on his handicap hurdle debut; one to keep an eye on.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/2 -57%) Alphonse Le Grande	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(7) Alphonse Le Grande 11/2, Back on track when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.6f, good to soft) 167 days ago. This Irish challenger enters calculations. Well-backed third in Sligo handicap when last seen in June and he's respected on return.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 -40%) Spirit Of Regulus	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Spirit Of Regulus 14/1, Lightly-raced winning hurdler but tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. Well held and pulled up in his two handicaps; something to prove on return.
8th	4 8th (4) (11/1 +21%) Scherbobalob	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Scherbobalob 11/1, C&D winner but off 6 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle here 32 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner but he was pulled back here last month and overall record now stands at 1-15.
9th	11 9th (11) (150/1 -200%) Seaborough	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Seaborough 150/1, Arrives well out of sorts, pulled up in 2m handicap hurdle at Market Rasen 4 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Has struggled this year and he's been pulled up twice this month; can only be watched.
10th	9 10th (9) (25/1 -79%) Rock On Tommy	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Rock On Tommy 25/1, Dual 2m winner at Uttoxeter in July but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Four-time hurdle winner but he was pulled up last time and needs to be back near his best.
11th	6 11th (6) (10/1 +0%) Moonshine Spirit	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Moonshine Spirit 10/1, Maiden hurdler who came in only tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Back from a break with two disappointing runs this autumn; needs to get back on track.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -140%) Jubilee Gold	12 12/1(-140%)	(5) Jubilee Gold 12/1, Built on debut promise in Ireland when landing 2m novice hurdle at Fakenham 18 months ago. Handily weighted on his comeback run but market can prove a good guide. Returns after a long absence but he won last time and needs a close look on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

BREAKING COVER has shown promise in both starts over hurdles and an opening mark of 105 appears to be workable following his recent second at Taunton. Alphonse Le Grande commands plenty of interest for Tony Martin on his first appearance since June, when finishing third at Sligo, while Jubilee Gold could have more to offer on his return from a lengthy absence.

A case can be made for a few of these but BREAKING COVER is fancied to build on his good recent Taunton second now going into handicaps and get off the mark. Fellow handicap debutant Captain Attridge also looks to have better days ahead of him and is next on the list, with the lightly-raced Little Pi and returning Jubilee Gold also in the mix in an open handicap.

The vote goes to BREAKING COVER (nap), who was second in a Taunton novice and is an interesting contender on his handicap debut.

13:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 3) 18f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 +44%) Bourbali		4.5 9/2(+44%)																															(1) Bourbali 9/2, A fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles but his saddle slipped when pulled up in novice chase at Exeter (19.2f, soft, 11/4) on his debut over fences 7 days ago. Well worth another chance. Saddle slipped last week on chase debut; something to find with these rivals on ratings.
2	2 2nd (2) (1/7 +65%) First Street		0.142857 1/7(+65%)																															(2) First Street 1/7, Very useful winning hurdler who resumed on the back of a wind op with a creditable third in Listed hurdle here last month. Interesting chase debutant for top yard. Top on ratings, having shown useful form over hurdles; commands respect on chase debut.

LTO Selection:

FIRST STREET was a high-class handicapper over timber and managed to chase home State Man in the County Hurdle back in March 2022. The six-year-old confirmed his well-being with a respectable third in a Listed event here last month and he is going to be hard to beat if transferring that ability to fences. Harbour Lake ran well in some valuable events last season and should not be underestimated, while Bourbali needs to improve but merits some consideration.

The vote goes to FIRST STREET who was the best of these over hurdles and arrives on the back of a solid reappearance third in a listed event here. Harbour Lake appeals as the sort to do well in this sphere, with Bourbali not discounted either.

Judged on hurdles form FIRST STREET has the best chance, followed by fellow chase debutant Harbour Lake then Bourbali.

13:25 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 3) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +52%) Safe Destination	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(5) Safe Destination 10/3, Off the mark on his second start over fences when scoring at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) last month but added to an increasingly patchy profile when pulling up at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Others looks more solid. Won at Uttoxeter last month but he's been pulled up either side of that; risks attached.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +25%) On The Platform	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) On The Platform 9/1, Largely consistent in defeat for John Groucott last term and he ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces on debut for this yard when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at this course (20f, soft, 9/2) 32 days ago. Respected. 0-12 over fences but he's on a workable mark and could get involved back up in trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -260%) Meechlands Magic	18 18/1(-260%)	(6) Meechlands Magic 18/1, Showed himself a much better chaser than hurdler second time up over fences when off the mark in Worcester handicap (23f) in October, despite having been 10 lb out of the weights. Clipped heels and unseated at the fourth 5 days later, so he's well worth another chance. Won at Worcester last month and it wasn't his fault when he unseated last time; in the mix.
4	8 4th (8) (20/1 -150%) Ballyrashane	20 20/1(-150%)	(8) Ballyrashane 20/1, Off the mark at the fifth time of asking in Irish points but he hasn't shown much in 4 maiden/novice hurdles under Rules. Will need step up in trip on chase debut to unlock some improvement. Struggled over hurdles (2m-2m4f) and he needs a transformation on his handicap/chase debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 -50%) Deadly Missile	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Deadly Missile 12/1, Point winner who has bettered his bumper/hurdles form tackling fences, in the frame on his last 4 completed outings in this sphere, albeit making heavy enough weather of it when second of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Not discounted. 0-10 under rules but he's finished runner-up in his last two starts; each-way claims.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 +0%) Milanese Rose	20 20/1(+0%)	(11) Milanese Rose 20/1, Poor maiden who ran respectably when fourth at Worcester early in September. Bred to take to chasing but others are preferred. 0-17 overall and she needs improvement on this switch to fences.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/2 +21%) Gallow Ford	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(2) Gallow Ford 11/2, Seen only sparingly since winning over hurdles at Exeter in April 2021 but shaped as if retaining some ability after a further 18 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap chase (14/1) at Warwick (20f, heavy) 20 days ago. Has won in points and remains low mileage as a chaser if able to build on that. Unexposed over fences but a remote fourth at Warwick on recent comeback; down the list.
8th	10 8th (10) (125/1 -346%) Voice Of Hope	125 125/1(-346%)	(10) Voice Of Hope 125/1, Winning hurdler in Ireland remains a poor maiden over fences, little show when fifth of 7 in handicap at Sedgefield (21.1f, heavy) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Overall record of 1-31 and he's struggled in both runs this season; others preferred.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (9/2 +25%) Justshortofabubble	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Justshortofabubble 9/2, Has proved remarkably consistent in recent months and took his form up another notch when winning 14-runner handicap chase (11/2) at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Can't be discounted from 7 lb higher mark. Made it 3-11 over fences when scoring at Taunton 11 days ago; respected up 7lb.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (9/2 +25%) West Orchard	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) West Orchard 9/2, Unreliable maiden over hurdles but having failed to complete on his chase bow, showed much improved form second time up over fences when landing 11-runner handicap chase (8/1) at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. His task is now to back that up. Versatile type who is unexposed over fences and he won at Plumpton latest; possibilities.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (17/2 -113%) Braganza Bay	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(1) Braganza Bay 17/2, Dual hurdles winner at Hereford last season and successful start switched to fences in a 6-runner handicap there (25.2f, good) last month. That wasn't a strong contest but he won it in comfortable fashion and he's respected from 7 lb higher mark. Won by 8l on his chase debut at Hereford and is a big player again off 7lb higher.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (150/1 -200%) Earcomesbob	150 150/1(-200%)	(12) Earcomesbob 150/1, Pulled up on 4 of his last 5 starts and it's hard to envisage him sparking back to life after a number of sour efforts. 0-14 under rules and has been pulled up over fences in last three runs; 5lb out of weights.

LTO Selection:

WEST ORCHARD made amends for a first-fence fall on his chasing debut at Newton Abbot when returning to the larger obstacles at Plumpton earlier this month. He made every yard of the running on that occasion and the step back up in trip is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Meechlands Magic was unlucky when hampered early and unseating his rider at Hereford, when bidding for a quickfire double, and he has to be respected, despite running off a 9lb higher mark. Others to consider are Justshortofabubble and Deadly Missile.

BRAGANZA BAY will probably have a tougher time of things here than when winning on chase debut at Hereford but a 7 lb rise looks manageable and Henry Daly's charge is fancied to follow up. Meechlands Magic has also already surpassed his hurdles form and remains worth viewing positively after a non-completion last time, with the reliable Justshortofabubble likely to give another good show.

Several have claims but top of the list is JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE, who found more progress when beating 13 rivals at Taunton 11 days ago.

13:40 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/5 +31%) Destroytheevidence	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(1) Destroytheevidence 6/5, Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in 23f Worcester novice in May and added to his tally in a 21f course novice last month. Unexposed now switching to handicap company. Took well to first-time cheekpieces in novice contest here five weeks ago; respected.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -170%) Della Casa Lunga	9 9/1(-170%)	(2) Della Casa Lunga 9/1, Steadily progressive novice hurdler for Sam Curling in Ireland last term but below that form in 2 outings for new yard this autumn. Remains to be seen whether this significantly longer trip helps. Nowhere near his Irish form in two starts for new yard; bit to prove under big weight.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +18%) Baddesley	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) Baddesley 9/2, Second hurdle success when making light of a 6-month absence at Plumpton (20.5f) 3 weeks ago. Overall record raises doubts about him backing that up but he still looks on a workable mark. Won at Plumpton last time; ran well over fences here on sole 3m attempt; interesting.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 -33%) Ballintubber Boy	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) Ballintubber Boy 10/3, Won twice at up to 23f last season. Pulled up on first 2 outings this term but bounced back to form with a bang to score over 25f at Huntingdon last month. 5 lb rise won't prevent a prominent showing if turning up in a similar mood. Made all for clearcut win at Huntingdon seven weeks ago, bouncing back to form; player.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (6/1 +40%) Stans The Man	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Stans The Man 6/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner last season and also second in Ffos Las handicap hurdle on final start. Didn't take to chasing on reappearance but may fare better back over the smaller obstacles. Still unexposed over hurdles but faces a difficult task against three recent winners.

LTO Selection:

DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE had plenty in hand when winning a novice hurdle over 2m5f here last month and, given he wasn't fully extended that day and already has proven stamina, he is fancied to cope with today's additional yardage. The Kim Bailey-trained gelding debuts in a handicap off a very workable mark and looks open to a tad more progression than the likes of recent Huntingdon winner Ballintubber Boy and Baddesley, who returns to this trip after winning off 3lb lower at Plumpton three weeks ago.

DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE will need some improvement to defy an opening handicap mark in the low-120s but his unexposed profile provides the hope for better and he's preferred to last-time-out winners Baddesley and Ballintubber Boy.

Improving novice hurdler DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE could well defy top weight. Baddesley and Ballintubber Boy look the dangers.

14:00 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 +78%) Le Boulevardier	4.5 9/2(+78%)	(4) Le Boulevardier 9/2, Showed ability in bumpers/initially over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood in 2020. Did well in points last year (successful once and runner-up 3 times) but since offered little back under Rules and he's hard to warm to. Hasn't shown much spark over hurdles or fences since returning from an absence.
2	11 2nd (11) (33/1 +18%) Newtonian	33 33/1(+18%)	(11) Newtonian 33/1, Promise both starts in bumpers for Oliver Sherwood in 2021 but subsequent efforts over hurdles/fences have left much to be desired. Modest hurdler and uncompetitive in five chases since joining this yard.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +58%) Samatian	5 5/1(+58%)	(8) Samatian 5/1, Made a winning reappearance last season on the back of a wind op at Stratford. Made the frame on each of his next 5 starts but first run of this campaign was poor (pulled up) and he now has a point to prove. Stopped quickly on return but consistent in handicaps last season; new trip.
4	5 4th (5) (20/1 -186%) Getbazoutofhere	20 20/1(-186%)	(5) Getbazoutofhere 20/1, Winless following 9 attempts in this sphere but she has made the frame on several occasions, signing off last season with a creditable third of 8 off this mark at Ffos Las (21.9f, good to soft). This stiffer test should play to her strengths and she's in with a shout. Maiden who should win a race but perhaps best watched on this reappearance.
5th	9 5th (9) (15/2 +63%) Night Jet	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(9) Night Jet 15/2, Out of a mare who did well for the same connections and fair form in a couple of bumpers. Yet to make much of an impact over hurdles, though, and hopes pinned on this step up in trip sparking improvement. Reappearance run was his third disappointing run in handicap company.
6th	1 6th (1) (12/1 -118%) Movie King	12 12/1(-118%)	(1) Movie King 12/1, Opened hurdles account in a Down Royal handicap (20.4f, good) in June and has performed with credit both starts since returning from a break, latterly fourth of 10 over fences at Punchestown. This Irish raider has to enter calculations. Summer's Irish win came on good ground, so Ludlow good to soft will be fine.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +75%) The Scorpion King	4 4/1(+75%)	(2) The Scorpion King 4/1, Runner-up on second of his 2 starts in bumpers and stepped up on previous hurdles efforts when third in a Taunton maiden in January. Back on track following a tame handicap debut when fourth of 12 in a first-time tongue strap at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) but improvement needed if he's to take this. Respectable 12l fourth on Chepstow return; chances are that he'll strip fitter this time.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (7/2 +42%) Duke Of Moravia	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Duke Of Moravia 7/2, Reached the frame all 4 hurdles starts last season, including when third in a 21f handicap here in March. Too free when sent off favourite on return at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) and better expected back here with that run under his belt, provided he copes with this step up in trip. Maiden who has hinted at winning potential and now tries this far for the first time.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (9/1 -350%) Clondaw Pretender	9 9/1(-350%)	(7) Clondaw Pretender 9/1, Patchy profile but started to get it together over fences a couple of seasons back and yet to be asked for his effort when unseating 2 out following a lengthy absence at Sedgefield (21.1f, soft) last month. Well backed that day and it'll be interesting to see if support again arrives. Bang there when falling over fences at Sedgefield on return from a long absence.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (12/1 +14%) Release The Kraken	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Release The Kraken 12/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Nicky Richards and failed to complete all 3 starts for Laura Morgan last winter. Resumes for another new yard on an attractive mark and will be a threat if he can get close to peak 2022 form, but record stands at 0-12 in this sphere. On a good mark if Martin Keighley can get him going again; market helpful.

LTO Selection:

CLONDAW PRETENDER was moving into contention when sent off favourite on his return from the sidelines, only to fall two out over fences at Sedgefield, and the switch back to hurdles may provide the ideal confidence boost. Fantomas remains on the same mark as his runner-up display at Southwell last month and is expected to be competitive once again. Movie King and Getbazoutofhere appeal most of the remainder.

The vote goes to Irish raider MOVIE KING, who has performed with credit both starts since returning from a break in September and his latest effort over fences at Punchestown was eye-catching. Clondaw Pretender represents a yard in good form and is feared on the back of an encouraging comeback run at Sedgefield where he held every chance when unseating rider at the second-last. Duke of Moravia, Fantomas and Getbazoutofhere are others to consider.

Irish challenger MOVIE KING has travelled over in search of some better ground and ran creditably over fences last time on softer.

14:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 -27%) Coquelicot	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Coquelicot 7/2, Won a pair of handicap hurdles at up to 3m this time last year and also a fine second over C&D at the Christmas meeting. Warmed up for this with a good runner-up effort on the Flat at the beginning of the month. Yard in form. Should go well. Ran well over C&D last December and looks a solid contender back here.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/7 +29%) Kateira	0.571429 4/7(+29%)	(2) Kateira 4/7, Three-time novice hurdle winner last season and excellent second in 2½m Grade 1 novice at Aintree final start. Well below that form when 19 lengths third in 2m Wetherby listed race on reappearance but the one to beat if back close to her best. Stamina an unknown. Leading chance if back on song and staying this new trip; has Grade 1 form.
3	3 3rd (3) (40/1 -300%) Martha Brae	40 40/1(-300%)	(3) Martha Brae 40/1, Consistent in handicaps last season, including a win at Hereford (25f) in March. Shaped as if better for the run when well-held sixth of 11 on 3m Newbury reappearance. Has a bit to find at this level even if back to her best. Stone inferior to stablemate Kateira on ratings; faces a difficult task.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 +13%) Sabrina	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(4) Sabrina 13/2, Enjoyed a productive 2022/23 campaign, culminating with a 3m handicap win at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. This consistent type can be expected to give her running on reappearance. Emphatic win at Ayr when last seen; represents last year's winning connections.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -40%) Space Voyage	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Space Voyage 14/1, Took very well to hurdling last term, winning 3 small-field novice events. Failed to take to chasing on reappearance but quickly back on track when third of 8 in 21f Wincanton handicap hurdle in a first-time tongue tie (retained) 16 days ago. Ready for a crack at 3m and remains open to further improvement; possibilities.

LTO Selection:

KATEIRA progressed well last season, with her final run seeing her finish second to Irish Point in an Aintree Grade 1, and Dan Skelton's mare is expected to leave behind her return effort when a well-beaten third at Wetherby. The step up to 3m is another potential avenue for improvement and this appears an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways. Coquelicot won't lack for fitness having run with credit in a Newmarket handicap at the start of the month and appears the main danger, although Sabrina won in great style at Ayr in the spring and may have more to offer.

Anthony Honeyball has his team in good form so a chance is taken on COQEULICOT getting the better of Kateira, who is a clear form pick based on her second in a 2½m Grade 1 novice at Aintree last season but was below that level on her reappearance and also has stamina to prove now stepping up significantly in trip.

Kateira is respected on her peak effort but SPACE VOYAGE is an interesting alternative and Sabrina is another appealing type.

14:35 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +0%) Feel The Pinch	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Feel The Pinch 3/1, Has had a productive time since joining Robbie Llewellyn, gaining a fourth win since March when readily seeing off 7 rivals in a Southwell handicap hurdle (2m, good to soft) last month. Wasn't disgraced in a big-field at Cheltenham since and merits respect back in this sphere (2-5 over fences). Four wins for new yard since March and he's 2-5 over fences; dangerous back in this sphere.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +70%) Lime Drop	3 3/1(+70%)	(6) Lime Drop 3/1, Five-time hurdles winner during 2021/22 campaign and offered something to work on when second in a 6-runner handicap here (2½m, good) on chase debut in May. Resumes on a 2 lb lower mark and while her record when fresh is rather off-putting, she's not discounted. Runner-up on her chase debut here in May and needs a close look on this first run since.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +23%) Stormin Crossgales	5 5/1(+23%)	(2) Stormin Crossgales 5/1, Hurdles winner who improved when making all on chase debut at Wincanton on reappearance last season. Hasn't managed to build on that since but he was a respectable third on return over hurdles back at Wincanton and couldn't rule out off this 2 lb lower mark. Won on chase debut last November but has mixed record since and others are more persuasive.
4	5 4th (5) (11/4 -22%) Desque De L'isle	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(5) Desque De L'isle 11/4, Cosy winner of this race 12 months ago and made it 2-3 here when following up next time. Below par since but should come on for his reappearance effort at Huntingdon earlier this month and he's slipped back to an attractive mark. 10yo who is not easy to predict but he's 2-3 over C&D and won this race last year.
5th	1 5th (1) (15/2 -114%) Not Available	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(1) Not Available 15/2, Useful chaser who hit the target 3 times last season, including when running away with a 5-runner Chepstow handicap in a first-time visor in April. However, subsequently pulled up at Kempton and this season's efforts over hurdles with cheekpieces refitted (retained here) have not been inspiring. Record of 6-22 over fences and has claims if he can revive back in this sphere.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (14/1 -155%) You Say Nothing	14 14/1(-155%)	(4) You Say Nothing 14/1, Limited to just 4 starts last term but won 2 of those, including a 2m handicap at Ffos Las (soft) when last seen in May. Resumes on a 6 lb higher mark and in a tougher race but will be a threat if fully tuned-up for this seasonal reappearance. Has won three of his last six, including at Ffos Las in May last time; respected on return.

LTO Selection:

YOU SAY NOTHING arrives having won two of his last three starts and a 6lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him here. Feel The Pinch was successful when last seen over fences at Ffos Las in May and he should not be underestimated, while Stormin Crossgales and Desque De L'Isle are others to note.

DESQUE DE L'ISLE needs to bounce back having ended last season on a low-key note and was safely held when returning from 8 months off at Huntingdon. Conversely, it's worth noting that he failed to fire on his reappearance last season before scoring twice over this C&D (including this corresponding race) and, now 3 lb lower than for the second of those two wins, the 10-y-o is worth chancing. The others are all closely matched, with Feel The Pinch and Stormin Crossgales feared most.

A tight race in which Christian Williams' front-runner YOU SAY NOTHING gets the vote ahead of last year's winner Desque De L'Isle.

14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +0%) Our Jet	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(4) Our Jet 11/4, Had breathing op and got back on track when third of 10 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and this fairly useful 2m4f winner needs considering. Sound surface would aid his chance (2-3 on good ground); cheekpieces added.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 +25%) Thelasthighking	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(1) Thelasthighking 6/4, Ended last season on the up with wins at Wincanton and Southwell and resumed with an excellent second of 7 in handicap chase here (18f, good, 9/2) 36 days ago. Big shout once more. Clear second in similar event here five weeks ago; may well improve further; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -25%) Before Midnight	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Before Midnight 10/1, Made an encouraging start for this yard (previously trained by Sam Thomas) when fourth at Chepstow but only ninth at Cheltenham reverted to chasing last month. Needs to get back on track. Possibly on the wane but this drop back in grade may help; third run for new yard.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 -233%) Amoola Gold	20 20/1(-233%)	(6) Amoola Gold 20/1, Multiple winner over fences who also scored twice over hurdles last term at Huntingdon and Chepstow. Can't be ruled out back chasing for his seasonal return. Both wins last season came over hurdles; hasn't won over fences since 2020.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +63%) Gloire D'athon	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(3) Gloire D'athon 9/2, Enjoyed a fine campaign last season but he was pulled up in Newbury handicap chase after 4 months off last time. Has a bit to prove now. Interesting granted a sound surface; 3-4 in handicap chases on good ground.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 -100%) Mullinaree	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) Mullinaree 7/1, Form has taken off since equipped with a hood and tongue strap combination, completing a five-timer at Hexham (20.1f) in June. Below-par fifth after 4 months off at Chepstow last month on his final run for Milton Harris but he's the sort to bounce back. Progressive in handicaps over hurdles; could go well on chase/stable debut.

LTO Selection:

OUR JET looked in need of his first run of the season when third at Newbury earlier in the month and the addition of cheekpieces for the first time aids his cause further. Thelasthighking has to enter calculations following his second here over 2m2f, while Mullinaree is an interesting chase debutant having won five on the bounce over hurdles earlier in the year.

THELASTHIGHKING is on an upward curve and fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his excellent reappearance second here. Dan Skelton's pair Our Jet and Amoola Gold rate the main threats and can chase him home in that order.

Having posted a good effort here last month, THELASTHIGHKING (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Our Jet is second choice.

15:05 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (5/1 +50%) Only Fools	5 5/1(+50%)	(11) Only Fools 5/1, Fair Flat winner in France and hit the crossbar in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot and Worcester in May/June. Has mostly held form since, but needs to leave a lesser effort behind earlier this month and has had plenty of chances to get her head in front. Dual Flat winner but she's 0-10 over hurdles and was well below form at Exeter last time.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -100%) Masked Dance	9 9/1(-100%)	(2) Masked Dance 9/1, Made the frame both starts in bumpers and ran her best race over hurdles when runner-up at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to firm) in May. 2 lb higher on return and step back up in trip a slight worry (did fail to get home when trying this sort of trip back in January). Had wind op. Improved second at Huntingdon in May and she's respected on this return; has had wind op.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 +31%) Minniemum	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Minniemum 11/4, From a good family and made a sound start to her handicap career when third at Hereford in January. Better than she could show on return from 9-months off when fifth there (19.7f, good to firm) just under 6 weeks ago (bad mistake 2 out) and every chance she can feature. Low-mileage 6yo who is in the mix back up in trip for yard that won this last year.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -50%) Cooleenymore	3 3/1(-50%)	(4) Cooleenymore 3/1, Showed improved form on return/handicap debut when runner-up at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) earlier this month, well suited by the step up in trip. Conditional takes off a handy 5 lb and every chance she'll be in the shake-up. Runner-up on handicap debut at Chepstow and she's a big player if she can build on that.
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 +33%) Tuscan Rose	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Tuscan Rose 8/1, Little to shout about so far, finishing last but not beaten far at Fontwell (21.8f, good to firm) 6 months ago. May yet do better when the emphasis is more on stamina so not entirely dismissed. Sx-race maiden who has not progressed and needs to raise her game on this return.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -257%) Our Pink Lady	50 50/1(-257%)	(3) Our Pink Lady 50/1, Placed both starts over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but no impact on both outings for this yard in maiden hurdles this month. Heads into handicaps and will need to show plenty more to figure. Has struggled in both runs for new yard this autumn and has plenty to prove.
7th	9 7th (9) (50/1 -213%) Den The Diva	50 50/1(-213%)	(9) Den The Diva 50/1, Little impact in bumper/mares' hurdles, latest after 8 months off at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) recently. Back up in trip for her handicap debut and will need to leave previous efforts behind. Well beaten in all four runs and needs major improvement on handicap debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (15/2 +17%) Happy Index	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(8) Happy Index 15/2, Got off the mark over C&D in May before running at least as well in defeat when second in 5-runner event at Fontwell a fortnight later. Looked rusty returning after 5 months off at Hereford recently so she needs to get back on track. C&D winner but she was pulled up on her return and has something to prove after that.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 -100%) Houston Calling	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Houston Calling 16/1, Clearly no star but has shown promise in novice/maiden hurdles back in the spring. Could well prove a different proposition on return now handicapping. Some promise in her three hurdle runs and needs watching in the market on handicap debut.
10th	6 10th (6) (28/1 -180%) Shiroccosmagicbaby	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) Shiroccosmagicbaby 28/1, Winning Irish pointer who offered plenty to work on when second in a Hereford maiden hurdle (19.7f) on Rules debut in February. However, was soundly beaten in a couple of starts last month and now ventures down the handicap route. Has struggled in last two hurdle runs and needs a transformation on her handicap debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (18/1 -29%) Hidden Belle	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Hidden Belle 18/1, Showed nothing in trio of novice hurdles (latest after 10 months off) but is bred to be suited by longer trips so could well prove a different proposition now handicapping. Had a wind op and a tongue tie is applied. Handicap newcomer who could do better with tongue-tie added on this step up in trip.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (80/1 -100%) Nancy Till	80 80/1(-100%)	(7) Nancy Till 80/1, Promising in Irish points but yet to get anywhere near replicating that over hurdles, pulled up sporting a first-time hood at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) earlier this month. Headgear discarded and best watched. Runner-up in Irish point but she's struggled over over hurdles and has a lot to prove.

LTO Selection:

The unexposed COOLEENYMORE filled second place on her handicap bow at Chepstow a few weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see her go one better off the same mark here. Masked Dance also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing and has to be of interest on her return from a wind operation. The shortlist is completed by Houston Calling and Happy Index.

Plenty in with a squeak but preference is for MINNIEMUM, who is better than she could show on return at Hereford last month and Henry Daly's mare can get off the mark provided she keeps jumping errors to a minimum. Cooleenymore was well suited by the step up in trip on her handicap bow at Chepstow earlier this month and she may have to settle for silver for a third start in succession, ahead of Houston Calling and Hidden Belle.

Preference is for COOLEENYMORE, who was runner-up on her recent handicap debut Chepstow and is a big player if she can build on that.

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 -10%) Brookie	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Brookie 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland and better than ever when making a winning start for new trainer Anthony Honeyball in 4-runner Fontwell handicap hurdle in October. Folded tamely in a deeper race at Newbury since, though. Comfortably beat two of these rivals at Fontwell (stable debut) on penultimate outing.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 -14%) Amelia's Dance	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Amelia's Dance 16/1, Added to an excellent record at Taunton when winning in a small field last December. Lost her way in the spring but back on song after a break when second of 10 at Wincanton last month. Has done her winning off lower marks in lower grades; this looks a tough task.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +26%) Tapley	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Tapley 10/3, Bounced back to form with a bang with a career-best effort to see off 12 rivals over C&D a fortnight ago. That was a well-contested race and he should remain competitive after a 6 lb rise. Bounced back to form in C&D contest two weeks ago, winning under Elizabeth Gale; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 -60%) Samuel Spade	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Samuel Spade 16/1, Fair juvenile hurdler last season but had gone the wrong way when last seen in the spring. A 6-month break needs to have had a reviving effect. Possibilities on last winter's form that included a C&D success.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +29%) Oslo	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Oslo 5/1, Won a Market Rasen maiden and 2m handicap at Worcester in summer 2022. Showed he retains all his ability back from an absence when just edged out at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in August. That form has been franked and big player if he can keep the errors down (tends to make mistakes). Unlucky second at Uttoxeter last time out (final-flight error perhaps cost him a win).
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 -40%) In This World	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) In This World 14/1, Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 but not seen again until a remote third at Stratford in March of this year. Pulled up over 21f here the following month and absent again since. Top yard perseveres but could only consider if backed. Very lightly raced; gelded since last run; may yet confirm the promise of his 2021 win.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/2 -5%) Small Bad Bob	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(9) Small Bad Bob 7/2, Fair winning hurdler/chaser for Paul Henderson and struck over hurdles at just the second time of asking for new trainer Chris Gordon at Plumpton last month. Raised 7 lb but he won off a higher mark earlier in his career. Interesting. In form; scored comfortably under Freddie Gordon at Plumpton last time; solid contender.
8th	10 8th (10) (22/1 +12%) Estacas	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Estacas 22/1, Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m) in May and runner-up on next 2 outings. Predictably struggled in good-quality events on the Flat over the summer and only eighth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (19f, soft) on hurdle return 23 days ago. Looks vulnerable at this level, judged on the balance of his form.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (13/2 +7%) Toothless	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Toothless 13/2, Dual 2m hurdles winner last season. Disappointing on Plumpton reappearance but much better with a tongue tie refitted (retained) when fifth of 12 over 21f at Ludlow 18 days ago, fading late on as if this return to a shorter trip will suit. Disappointing sort but could revive off this reduced mark back down in trip.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -371%) Call Me Rocky	33 33/1(-371%)	(8) Call Me Rocky 33/1, Pair of wins for Milton Harris this summer but the handicapper has looked in charge in recent starts. First outing for Syd Hosie. Largely consistent during his spell with Milton Harris; makes debut for new yard.

LTO Selection:

Tapley stepped forward considerably from his previous couple of performances when scoring over C&D a fortnight ago, but a 6lb rise will make life tougher for him. Oslo's second at Uttoxeter in August gives him every chance of being in the mix, while any market support for In This World would make him of interest. The vote, though, goes to SAMUEL SPADE, who showed promise as a juvenile and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back from his efforts in the spring.

TOOTHLESS was bang there until his stamina appeared to give out over 21f at Ludlow and gets the nod back at 2m having been eased another 2 lb since. Small Bad Bob has made a positive start to his time with Chris Gordon and remains well treated on old form so he's second choice ahead of Oslo, who can make mistakes but is more than capable off his mark.

The percentage call goes to TAPLEY, who took well to this circuit two weeks ago. Small Bad Bob is second choice.

15:35 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (13/8 +54%) Metkayina	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(11) Metkayina 13/8, This Irish raider shaped well when third of 16 in bumper at Galway (heavy) on debut on debut 29 days ago, travelling as well as any. That suggests this sharper test should suit her. Player. Irish filly; promising third at Galway (started favourite) last month; respected.
2	14 2nd (14) (20/1 -67%) Solid Silver	20 20/1(-67%)	(14) Solid Silver 20/1, Failed to justify market support when fifth of 14 in a Lingfield AW debut 13 days ago but she's seemingly thought capable of better. Unplaced favourite in Lingfield AW race; evidently thought capable of better.
3	10 3rd (10) (8/1 -78%) Jena D'oudairies	8 8/1(-78%)	(10) Jena D'oudairies 8/1, €125,000 Buck's Boum filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Gamin d'Oudairies. Dam 11f/1½m bumper winner. Newcomer from a top yard who is a must for the shortlist. 125,000euros 3yo; attractively bred; top yard; respected newcomer.
4	9 4th (9) (5/1 +0%) Jasmine Bliss	5 5/1(+0%)	(9) Jasmine Bliss 5/1, Bought for £50,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt in April. Needs considering, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Off the mark at the third attempt in Irish points; sold for £50,000 since.
5th	16 5th (16) (66/1 -32%) Twyford's Diamond	66 66/1(-32%)	(16) Twyford's Diamond 66/1, 16/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Warwick (good to soft) on debut for Alaistair Ralph in February. Has switched stables ahead of reappearance. Beaten long way at Warwick on sole run for Alastair Ralph.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 -33%) Jakana	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Jakana 16/1, €42,000 Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam (h100), bumper/2¼m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 33f) Golden Chieftain. Interesting debutante. Yard also runs Blue The Money. Betting should guide. 42,000euros 3yo; market instructive with yard also running Blue The Money.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 +33%) Armathia	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Armathia 4/1, Third in a pair of Wincanton bumpers last winter. Form nothing special but she returns with her yard going well. Has had wind surgery. The form of her Wincanton efforts last winter has substance; possibilities.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/1 -64%) Chatty Chich	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Chatty Chich 9/1, Presenting half-sister to yard's very smart chaser Le Milos and 2¼m bumper winner/useful hurdler Kid Commando. Promising first effort when 4 lengths third of 10 over C&D in May, finishing with running left. Much respected on return. Showed promise in C&D contest in May, staying-on third; holds solid claims.
9th	4 9th (4) (40/1 -186%) Blue The Money	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Blue The Money 40/1, From a leading stable but she ran to only a modest level when seventh of 10 on her Southwell debut in May. Sports a tongue tie on her return to action (has had wind surgery). Cut little ice at Southwell in May but is bred to do much better.
10th	7 10th (7) (125/1 -150%) J'ventile	125 125/1(-150%)	(7) J'ventile 125/1, Offered more than on her debut when fifth of 9 at Fontwell in April but the form is barely modest. Others readily preferred on return. Holds weak claims on her spring efforts.
11th	3 11th (3) (25/1 -108%) Bing Belle	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Bing Belle 25/1, Royal Anthem filly. Dam lightly raced in bumpers. Interesting newcomer for a yard with a good bumper record. Dam's siblings include a bumper winner; heed the market signals.
12th	1 12th (1) (22/1 -38%) Arcadian Rose	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Arcadian Rose 22/1, £32,000 It's Gino filly. Dam, 2¼m French chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stays 3¼m) Protektorat. Trainer a healthy 6-19 in bumpers in last 5 seasons. Check the betting. £32,000 3yo; trainer is 6-19 (LSP +£43.75) in bumpers; interesting newcomer.
13th	13 13th (13) (18/1 +10%) Red Panda	18 18/1(+10%)	(13) Red Panda 18/1, Sir Percy filly. Dam (c145/h129) 19f-3¼m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3¾m). Stable no stranger to bumper success. First foal of her connections' smart mare Snow Leopardess; one to consider.
14th	6 14th (6) (200/1 -100%) Darquesse	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Darquesse 200/1, Affinisea mare. Dam winning pointer. Likely outsider on debut. Stable has modest record in bumpers; best watched on debut.
15th	15 15th (15) (25/1 -108%) Syd Dee Yeats	25 25/1(-108%)	(15) Syd Dee Yeats 25/1, £34,000 daughter of Yeats. Closely related to modest hurdler Unspeakable. Dam unraced. Wears a tongue strap on debut. Betting should guide. £34,000 3yo; wears tongue-tie on debut; market can guide.
16th	12 16th (12) (80/1 -300%) Miss Popalong	80 80/1(-300%)	(12) Miss Popalong 80/1, Pether's Moon filly. Dam (c111) 2m-25f chase winner. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. Looks one for further down the line, judged on breeding.

LTO Selection:

Irish raider METKAYINA was far from disgraced when third as favourite on her debut at Galway a month ago and she merits the utmost respect with the benefit of that experience. Chatty Chich has a similar profile to the selection and is an obvious threat. Jakana is an eyecatching newcomer for a yard that can ready one first time, while Bing Belle and Jena D'oudairies could also go well on their first starts.

An interesting bumper to conclude. The way that METKAYINA travelled on her Galway debut suggests that this sharp track should play to her strengths and she's preferred to Dan Skelton's Chatty Chich, who shaped well on her C&D debut back in May. Jena d'Oudairies, Jasmine Bliss and Bing Belle are respected rules newcomers in a race where the betting is likely to be informative.

Marginal preference is for Irish filly METKAYINA, who should build on her Galway effort. Jena D'Oudairies is feared most.

15:50 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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