1 Saturday 13th December 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 13th December 2025

There were 46 Races on Saturday 13th December 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 13th December 2025

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

11:30 Fairyhouse 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 -20%) Jacob's Ladder	3 3/1(-20%)	(3) Jacob's Ladder 3/1 Grade 3 novice hurdle winner; not bad runs both chase starts and is a major player.
2	12 2nd (12) (5/2 +50%) Karoline Banbou	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(12) Karoline Banbou 5/2 Useful hurdler looks the pick of the owner's trio on jockey bookings so is respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -80%) Mclaurey	9 9/1(-80%)	(5) Mclaurey 9/1 Smart hurdler ran a fine race on chase debut/return and has to be respected today.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +11%) Sky Lord	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Sky Lord 4/1 A 130-rated hurdler; was soundly beaten on chasing debut but is capable of better.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 +28%) Any Road	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Any Road 18/1 Course hurdle winner; not a bad effort on sole chase run but has a bit to find today.
6th	11 6th (11) (5/2 +25%) Karamoja	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(11) Karamoja 5/2 Useful hurdler was placed in a Grade 1; should go well on return and the market can guide.
7th	4 7th (4) (400/1 -167%) Journey So Far	400 400/1(-167%)	(4) Journey So Far 400/1 Modest maiden over hurdles was well beaten sole completed chase start.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 -200%) Sainte Tartare	33 33/1(-200%)	(13) Sainte Tartare 33/1 Decent hurdler unseated early on recent chasing debut and seems best watched today.
9th	6 9th (6) (200/1 -203%) Park That	200 200/1(-203%)	(6) Park That 200/1 Maiden hurdle winner was beaten a long way on chasing debut and may need more time.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (16/1 -14%) Where's My Jet	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Where's My Jet 16/1 Useful hurdler but was poor on third chase start last time and has questions to answer.
10th	8 10th (8) (80/1 -100%) The Busy Fool	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) The Busy Fool 80/1 Dual hurdle winner has been soundly beaten in two chases and handicaps may suit better.
11th	2 11th (2) (200/1 -203%) Hesasmoothoperator	200 200/1(-203%)	(2) Hesasmoothoperator 200/1 Just denied in a Cork h'cap hurdle last time but has plenty to find on chase bow.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (400/1 -167%) Thetownilovedsowel	400 400/1(-167%)	(9) Thetownilovedsowel 400/1 Point winner was poor in a maiden hurdle and on sole completed chase start; look elsewhere.

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KAROLINE BANBOU could be the one to side with. She won her maiden hurdle at this track in February and showed ability in fourth a Grade 2 at the Cheltenham Festival. She has Flat speed and enjoys testing ground which makes her a threat to all if taking to fences. Stablemate Karamoja, who was Grade 1-placed over hurdles, looks a big danger on chasing bow. Emmet Mullins runs Mclaurey, who began his chasing career with a reasonable fourth over much further at Thurles, and should be sharper dropping back in trip. Jacob's Ladder, who is race fit from two beginners' chases last month, is far from out of it.

A 133-rated hurdler, MCLAUREY ran a fine race at Thurles on chasing bow and can improve enough to score.

11:30 Fairyhouse 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

11:42 Lingfield (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/5 +33%) Hansard	0.2 1/5(+33%)	(1) Hansard 1/5, Needed the run on his chase debut when fourth, beaten 29l in a beginners' chase at Kempton last time. Effective at 2m. This is a much weaker race and he should win with a clear round. Useful hurdler; well held when fourth on chase debut but this race is much easier.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -100%) Taita Hills	9 9/1(-100%)	(3) Taita Hills 9/1, Ran below form when stepped up in grade, perhaps with the race coming too soon, finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Newbury most recently. In good form before that. Effective up to 2m7f. Former pointer who brings potential to fences. Point winner/fair hurdler; off since March but should have a future over fences.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +33%) Officer Of State	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Officer Of State 6/1, Improved when winning a handicap hurdle at Fontwell by a length last time. Effective from 2m to 2m2f and acts on good ground. Makes the least appeal of these on his chase debut. Not favoured by the weights but won over hurdles last month and is evidently in good nick.

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Not the best advertisement for racing with all three runners representing the Gary & Josh Moore team and, not surprisingly, jockey bookings help point in the direction of HANSARD. The seven-year-old was a quality performer over the smaller obstacles, winning the Gerry Feilden and chasing home Rubaud in the Elite Hurdle, and he now has chasing experience following last month's Kempton fourth. Assuming they all get round, Taita Hills can beat Officer Of State to the silver medal.

Very useful hurdler HANSARD ought to outclass his two stablemates.

11:42 Lingfield (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

11:55 Doncaster (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/8 -225%) Real Quartz	1.625 13/8(-225%)	(2) Real Quartz 13/8, Made a very promising debut after wind surgery when winning a maiden hurdle at Carlisle by 3l last time. This is his second run since the procedure; effective over 2m1f and acts on soft ground. A point winner with scope for further progress for a top yard. Point win last November and followed up on hurdle debut a year later; can stay unbeaten.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 +41%) Uptown Dandy	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(4) Uptown Dandy 13/8, Outpaced early but rallied strongly on a very promising debut when second beaten 1 1/4l in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground; his debut form has been franked, and longer trips should suit in time. Big player getting weight from main rivals. Placed in all three bumpers and solid second on Wetherby hurdle debut; likely to go well.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +27%) Freshers Week	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Freshers Week 4/1, Ran to form when stepping up in trip under a penalty, finishing second beaten 7l in the Introductory Hurdle at Ludlow last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts on good ground; in good form and remains competitive under a penalty. Won point/hurdle on first two starts; creditable second under penalty at Ludlow latest.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (11/2 +89%) Name Me Nicely	5.5 11/2(+89%)	(3) Name Me Nicely 11/2, Showed greenness and made mistakes when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell last time. The trainer is in form, and he returns from a short break. Acts on good to soft ground, and the step up from 2m should suit over hurdles, though improvement is needed. Third on point debut but no significant impact in bumper/maiden hurdle under rules.

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Freshers Week carried a penalty for his hurdling debut victory at Market Rasen when second at Ludlow last time. REAL QUARTZ may have more success defying a penalty, given he landed the odds with the minimum of fuss at Carlisle on his Rules debut and first start for Dan Skelton. He looks a potentially smart recruit to the hurdling ranks and is also preferred to Wetherby runner-up Uptown Dandy and Name Me Nicely.

Dan Skelton's REAL QUARTZ is selected to remain unbeaten at the expense of last month's Wetherby runner-up Uptown Dandy.

11:55 Doncaster (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:02 Fairyhouse 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +0%) The Enabler	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(5) The Enabler 6/4, Had every chance and ran to form on chase debut, just flattening out late to finish a 12l third in a beginners' chase at Punchestown last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and a consistent performer. Third behind a Willie Mullins-trained pair at Punchestown, stable in terrific form.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +0%) Talk In The Park	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Talk In The Park 6/1, Unseated in a handicap chase at Punchestown on latest start when under pressure. Effective over 2m6f and may stay 3m. Arrives in good form. Dual hurdles winner, yet to score over fences, fair standard of form, good 7lb claimer.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 +50%) Tareze	3 3/1(+50%)	(4) Tareze 3/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 9l, in a beginners' chase here last time. Effective at 2m4f and suited by cut in the ground. Listed winning hurdler expected to improve for further over fences with form of debut effort franked. Listed winner over hurdles, beaten by a smart stablemate on the first of two chase starts.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 -56%) Brave Fortune	7 7/1(-56%)	(2) Brave Fortune 7/1, Won a beginners' chase at Roscommon by 7 1/2l last time. Represents a top course trainer; effective over 2 1/2m to 3m and suited by decent ground. Progressing over fences though the form of that recent win was nothing special. Won 3m1f Roscommon event in June, noteworthy recruit to Joseph O'Brien's select chase team.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/2 -29%) Barry Lyndon	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Barry Lyndon 9/2, Travelled and improved on chase debut when winning a beginners' chase here by 2 1/4l last time. Off a short break; effective over 2 1/2m. A consistent hurdler whose debut chase form has been franked; more to come and has a good record at Fairyhouse. Course hurdle winner, made a winning chase debut over C&D, form franked, strong prospects.

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BRAVE FORTUNE holds an eye-catching entry in a Grade 1 novice chase at Limerick over Christmas. He was last seen winning a beginners' chase at Roscommon in June and has some form in the book on testing ground. This is effectively a drop in class for Talk In The Park. His last three outings have seen him finish third in a valuable handicap at Listowel, and fourth in the Munster National at Limerick, before he unseated at Punchestown. He looks nicely weighted with Michael Kenneally taking 7lb off his back. Barry Lyndon won over C&D in October and has to be respected.

With the form of his winning chase debut endorsed by a handicap win for the runner-up, BARRY LYNDON arguably has the best credentials.

12:02 Fairyhouse 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:10 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -82%) Minella Study	5 5/1(-82%)	(1) Minella Study 5/1, Improved when suited by a positive ride, showing a willing attitude to win the Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) at Wetherby by 3/4l last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground. Progressive in both codes and a big player under a penalty. Made it 2-2 over hurdles with Listed win at Wetherby and he's a major player.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/1 +29%) Winston Junior	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Winston Junior 10/1, Very promising debut when second, beaten 2 1/4l, in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m and his debut form has been franked. More to come given his useful flat form. Useful Flat maiden who was a promising second on hurdle debut and is open to improvement.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/6 +78%) One Horse Town	0.666667 4/6(+78%)	(2) One Horse Town 4/6, Improved again up in grade when suited by an aggressive ride to win the JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) here by 4l last time. Effective at 2m on good ground. A useful summer recruit over hurdles who sets the standard despite modest depth to the form. Made all in Grade 2 here four weeks ago; 4-4 over hurdles and he's a leading contender.
4	10 4th (10) (22/1 -10%) Wolf Rayet	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Wolf Rayet 22/1, Bit green but a promising hurdle debut after a break when second, beaten 11l, in a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time and returns from a short break. Stays 2m, acts on heavy and good ground, and should improve with experience. Encouraging second on hurdle debut but a chunk of improvement is necessary today.
5th	6 5th (6) (66/1 -164%) Crooked Path	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) Crooked Path 66/1, Possibly challenged a bit too early when third, beaten 6 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Galway on his most recent run. Effective at 2m with cut and on good ground. In form but needs a bit more to get off the mark. Has shown promise over hurdles but 0-10 overall and improvement is needed today.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -50%) Macshadow Des Crai	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Macshadow Des Crai 12/1, Made a promising debut when fourth, beaten 4l, in a juvenile hurdle at Dieppe last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft ground. His French bumper form has since been boosted in the UK over hurdles. Made the frame on all three starts in France; has joined leading stable for British career.
7th	4 7th (4) (40/1 +0%) Westlain	40 40/1(+0%)	(4) Westlain 40/1, The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Quickened and did it readily when winning a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell by 12l last time. Should stay 2m and is progressing, but more is needed to follow up. Easy win at 66-1 at Fontwell; tougher task here but trainer has fine recent record in race.
8th	3 8th (3) (28/1 -180%) Cinammon Coco	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Cinammon Coco 28/1, Improved on his flat return when winning a maiden at Dundalk by 1/2l last time. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on good ground. In good form in the spring when last seen on the flat and fit from hurdling, he looks a threat. One win from his four hurdle runs; place claims but improvement needed to come out on top.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (14/1 +13%) Matiwo	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Matiwo 14/1, Outpaced but promising on hurdle debut when third, beaten 12l, in a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow. Trainer in form. Returns from a short break and is effective at 2m on good ground. Debut form has been franked and could progress. 40-1 third on debut; sizeable step forward needed but trainer does well with this type.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (16/1 -256%) Arnolphe	16 16/1(-256%)	(5) Arnolphe 16/1, Almanzor gelding; half-brother to Avenue Kennedy, useful at 17f; tongue-tie first time; top trainer; of interest if money arrives. From a talented family; represents top trainer and could have a part to play on debut.

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ONE HORSE TOWN has improved plenty since going hurdling and extended his unbeaten NH record to four here last month. Connections have kept it simple by letting him make the running on his last couple of starts and similar tactics are likely to be in place once again. Minella Study did well to recover from a mistake to land the Wensleydale against a well-regarded type, but this is undoubtedly tougher. Macshadow Des Crai finished fourth in an AQPS race at Vichy behind Macktoad, who was impressive at Sandown last week, and is entitled to respect along with Arnolphe.

Having made it 4-4 over hurdles with a Grade 2 win here last month, ONE HORSE TOWN can maintain his unbeaten record over jumps.

12:10 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:17 Lingfield (Class 5) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/6 -33%) Getaway King	0.666667 4/6(-33%)	(2) Getaway King 4/6, Improved despite jumping left in landing a handicap by 2l off 90 here last time; effective around 2m5f, acts on GS, G; up 3lb and could land hat-trick. 2-2 since joining Fergal O'brien and latest win was over C&D; strong contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +29%) Constant Friday	6 6/1(+29%)	(5) Constant Friday 6/1, Needed run when fourth beaten 15l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m2f-2m4f, acts on S, G; should come on for return. Point/hurdle winner but he's 0-5 over fences and is in the veteran stage now; passed over.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +27%) Somethingtosomeone	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Somethingtosomeone 2/1, Running well when falling late in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Trainer in form and effective from 2m to 2m4f on soft or good ground. This is her second run after a wind operation and she's an interesting chase recruit following that fall. Close up when falling at the last on hurdling return last month; in the mix on chase debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (66/1 -32%) Iddergem	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Iddergem 66/1, Poor effort on chase debut when pulled up in a handicap chase at Southwell latest; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on Hy, GS; hard to fancy. Back from another layoff with pulled-up effort on chase debut last month; lots to prove.

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GETAWAY KING has hit the ground running since joining Fergal O'Brien, justifying favouritism at Fontwell and over C&D. He has gone up a further 3lb, but this doesn't look the most competitive of contests and he can round out the hat-trick. Embarking on a chasing career on the back of a fall over timber isn't ideal, but Somethingtosomeone was still in contention when coming down at Ffos Las so could get involved if her jumping holds up. Constant Friday appears best of the remainder.

This can go to GETAWAY KING who is unbeaten in two runs for Fergal O'Brien this autumn and the latest was over C&D last month.

12:17 Lingfield (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Doncaster (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +8%) Jordans Cross	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(3) Jordans Cross 11/4, Won by 2 1/2l off 120 at Aintree on his penultimate start; travelled well and was challenging when falling late last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m on decent or soft ground; progressing and remains competitive up 4lb. Looked set to win when falling at Cheltenham so looks well treated off 4lb higher.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +33%) Go West	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Go West 3/1, Jumped well and did it cosily in a beginners' chase at Warwick, winning by 1 1/2l in a match race. Effective around 2 1/2m on soft and good ground; debut form has been franked and he could progress over fences. Won a match on chase debut but jumped well and the other runner has won since.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 -40%) Zurich	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Zurich 7/2, Travelled strongly and did it cosily when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off 125 at Cheltenham. Effective from 2m to 2 1/4m on soft and good ground; form has been franked and there may be more to come for this top yard. Improving Irish raider; well on top at Cheltenham last time off a 6lb lower mark.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 +33%) Rightsotom	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Rightsotom 10/3, Outpaced but improved from debut when a 3l third in the Grade 2 Rising Stars Novices' Chase at Wincanton. Trainer in good form; effective at 2 1/2m and fairly treated back in a handicap; could progress when tried over further. Left first run over fences behind to be a rallying third in a Grade 2 at Wincanton.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 -7%) That's Nice	8 8/1(-7%)	(5) That's Nice 8/1, Outpaced and needed the run on chase debut when well beaten in a handicap at Exeter. Cheekpieces go on for the first time; effective at 2 1/2m and could leave that form behind if ridden more positively. 2-3 in novice hurdles and capable of better than she showed on chase/handicap debut.

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Zurich has looked an improved chaser this season and scored nicely at Cheltenham in October to land a double. The Irish raider can feature again, but JORDANS CROSS may edge a tight contest. Anthony Honeyball's five-year-old won at Aintree on his chasing bow and was still in contention at Cheltenham last month when coming a cropper at the last. He looks worthy of another chance, while Warwick winner Go West is not out of this either.

Given that JORDANS CROSS looked set to win when coming down at Cheltenham, he still looks well handicapped off 4lb higher.

12:25 Doncaster (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:32 Fairyhouse 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (7/4 +30%) Ben Hur	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(2) Ben Hur 7/4, Very promising debut when second, beaten 4 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; effective at 2m and acts on heavy; the type to make a fair hurdler and should improve. Second to a much higher-rated Flat performer at Navan, has a slight edge over Wackestone.
2	9 2nd (9) (2/1 +20%) Wackestone	2 2/1(+20%)	(9) Wackestone 2/1, Yard has won three of the last four runnings of this race; 6 1/2l third in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; effective at 2m2f and acts on heavy and soft; useful on the flat and progressive over hurdles; should be winning soon for this top yard. Has 2l to find with Ben Hur on Navan running, cheekpieces could make a difference.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 -67%) Kibris	5 5/1(-67%)	(6) Kibris 5/1, Yard won this last year; made mistakes and did too much too soon when fourth, beaten 9l, in a maiden hurdle at Galway last time; trained by a top course handler; 1m flat winner on easy ground who stays 2m on good; can win over hurdles when jumping improves. Won at two, needs to jump more fluently than at Cork and Galway on his first two attempts.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 +0%) Blue Train	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Blue Train 10/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 3/4l, in a handicap at Kempton last time; progressive on flat in UK; off a short break and market can guide on hurdle debut. Decent record on AW in Britain (won twice) not guaranteed to appreciate soft ground.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -213%) Berto Ramirez	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Berto Ramirez 50/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 4l, in a handicap at Dundalk last time; maiden on flat; off a short break and has a bit to find now hurdling. Placed only once from 12 starts on the Flat, has changed stable and is best watched.
6th	13 6th (13) (200/1 -300%) Thilos	200 200/1(-300%)	(13) Thilos 200/1, Poor effort in first-time blinkers when finishing down the field in a claimer at Gowran Park last time; poor on flat, returning from a break and has a lot to find on hurdle debut. Regressive Flat maiden for Joseph O'Brien, tough task on hurdles/stable debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (4/1 +11%) Simple Things	4 4/1(+11%)	(12) Simple Things 4/1, Very promising debut third, beaten 8 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle here; effective at 2m and acts on soft to heavy; debut form has been franked and she should be winning soon. More promising than stablemate Good Thoughts on the evidence of debut third over C&D.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 +0%) Superficial	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Superficial 25/1, Green and made mistakes on a modest debut when well beaten in a juvenile hurdle at Punchestown last time; had been in good form prior; off a short break; effective at 12f and acts on heavy and good; stamina to prove over hurdles. His first hurdle run at Punchestown was disappointing relative to form in Flat handicaps.
9th	1 9th (1) (250/1 -100%) Antoine De Paris	250 250/1(-100%)	(1) Antoine De Paris 250/1, Never in the race when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective at 12f but yet to convince with stamina or jumping over hurdles. Won a middle-distance claimer for Noel Meade, has struggled in two outings over hurdles.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (50/1 -79%) Pebble Island	50 50/1(-79%)	(7) Pebble Island 50/1, Ran well to a point on a promising debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft to heavy; form regressed on the flat and may need more time over hurdles. Faded into sixth from the last on hurdling debut over C&D, 15l behind Simple Things then.
10th	11 10th (11) (200/1 +0%) Shakita	200 200/1(+0%)	(11) Shakita 200/1, Far too free when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; acts with cut; showed little on the flat and has stamina to prove over hurdles. Low-rated Flat maiden, remote eighth on hurdling debut, tailed off on the second attempt.
11th	5 11th (5) (300/1 -200%) John Dixen	300 300/1(-200%)	(5) John Dixen 300/1, Pulled up in a juvenile hurdle here last time; may need more time to develop. Never in contention and pulled up before two out on debut at this track last month.

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BEN HUR was strong in the market at Navan last month and showed up well in second behind a ready winner. There should be more to come from him on his second start over flights. Kibris, who was useful on the Flat, disappointed at Galway but could feature in this company. Wackestone finished two and a-quarter lengths behind Ben Hur in third in that aforementioned race at Navan. He gets first-time cheekpieces and looks to be a contender. Simple Things was a promising third on jumping debut over C&D in November and that performance can be viewed in a better light as the two horses in front of her went on to contest a Grade 3 at this track.

Cheekpieces may help WACKESTONE to find the improvement needed to reverse Navan form with obvious danger Ben Hur

12:32 Fairyhouse 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Cheltenham (Class 3) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 -56%) Zertakt	7 7/1(-56%)	(6) Zertakt 7/1, Travelled well and kicked clear but fitness gave way late when unlucky, running to form when beaten 2¼l off 114 at Newcastle last time. Effective from 3m to 3m5f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent and should come on for that run. 0-6 over fences but consistent and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +20%) Holokea	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Holokea 8/1, Scored by 3l off 112 at Ffos Las on his penultimate start, then improved again up in trip when second beaten 3½l off 117 last time. Effective up to 3m2f and acts on soft and good; progressive staying chaser for whom a stiff track suits. 6yo who has improved for fences and the stiff finish should be right up his street.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 +0%) As The Fella Says	7 7/1(+0%)	(8) As The Fella Says 7/1, Returned to form down in grade on chase debut back from a break when beaten a length off 114 at Southwell last time. Effective from 2m to 2½m and may have a bit more to offer over fences. Lightly raced 6yo who was 2nd on chase debut; in excellent hands to continue to progress.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +0%) The Jukebox Kid	2 2/1(+0%)	(1) The Jukebox Kid 2/1, Did it comfortably, improving on his chase debut when landing a handicap by 4l off 122 at Carlisle last time. Effective at 2½m and acts on good to soft; progressive and likely to improve further over fences, with 3m within reach. Impressed on last month's chase/handicap debut and a 9lb rise may not stop him today.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +11%) First Confession	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) First Confession 4/1, Improved from debut, just tiring late after a series of errors having done plenty early when 6l third in a handicap chase at Kempton last time. Effective at 2½m, acts on good to soft and good; progressing over fences. Promising 3rd on Carlisle chase debut; didn't build on it at Kempton but retains potential.
6th	7 6th (7) (15/2 +63%) Risk De Pluie	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(7) Risk De Pluie 15/2, Ran to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Lingfield latest. Effective from 2½m to 2¾m and acts on soft and good; a consistent type. 3m point winner for whom today's test of stamina could unlock some improvement; chance.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 +0%) Doughmore Bay	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Doughmore Bay 9/1, Outpaced but appreciated a stiff test when finishing 12l third in a handicap hurdle at Windsor on his most recent start proving wellbeing after lay off. Trainer in form and on a good mark on best hurdles efforts. Top jockey booked for chase debut and very interesting. Returned from long absence with encouraging run at Windsor; handy mark for chase debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 +0%) Hillcrest	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Hillcrest 25/1, Had every chance but below form when 21l third in a handicap chase at Warwick last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and goes well with cut; formerly smart and needs to jump better. Returned from very long absence last season and unable to get competitive over fences.

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THE JUKEBOX KID made a successful chasing bow when getting the better of First Confession (third) at Carlisle last month. Despite a 9lb rise from the handicapper, there is every chance a step up in trip could unlock further improvement from Ben Pauling's charge. First Confession has since finished third again at Kempton and softer conditions on this occasion appear likely to aid his cause. Zertakt and As The Fella Says are others to consider.

Topweight THE JUKEBOX KID created an excellent impression on his chase debut at Carlisle last month and he can make it 2-2 over fences.

12:40 Cheltenham (Class 3) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:47 Lingfield (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +32%) Precious Metal	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) Precious Metal 9/4, Improved on hurdles debut when second beaten 6l in a maiden at Southwell latest; effective 2m, acts on S, GS; further progress likely. Listed bumper winner who has finished second in two hurdles runs this autumn; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/6 +24%) Cinquenta	0.833333 5/6(+24%)	(1) Cinquenta 5/6, Improved on switch to hurdles, first run since a wind op when second beaten 1/2l in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S, GS; more to come over hurdles. Close second on hurdling debut here last month and he's a big player back in trip.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +0%) Hot Goddess	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Hot Goddess 8/1, Too keen, bit below hurdles debut level when fourth beaten 11l in a maiden at Ludlow latest; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; effective around 2m4f, acts on S, GS; may still have more to offer. Reached the frame in both hurdle runs and she's not ruled out back in trip on her comeback.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +52%) Crystello	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) Crystello 12/1, Showed some promise when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell last time. Effective at 2m and handles good to soft or good ground. Should improve with experience. Ran well to a point on hurdling debut at Fontwell but needs plenty of improvement here.
5th	3 5th (3) (150/1 -971%) Fravanco	150 150/1(-971%)	(3) Fravanco 150/1, Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in a handicap here last time. Returning from a break and should stay 2m over hurdles. Has plenty to find to figure here. Dual AW winner but his only previous hurdle run resulted in a heavy defeat in March.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 -175%) Kado Sacree	11 11/1(-175%)	(4) Kado Sacree 11/1, Made a very promising debut when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Exeter last time. Effective around 2m1f and handles good to soft ground. More to come over hurdles, though may be suited by further. Point winner who was a promising fourth on hurdling debut at Exeter last month; in the mix.
7th	6 7th (6) (200/1 -100%) Ephyra	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Ephyra 200/1, A bit keen and ran poorly on hurdles debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time. Should stay 2m over hurdles but needs to show improvement. 0-5 on the Flat and was tailed off at big price on hurdling/stable debut here last month.

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CINQUENTA made the frame in bumpers won by some smart prospects and carried that form over to timber on his return when going close here. He stuck to his guns well so the drop from an extended 2m3f may not be ideal, but he can still break through. Precious Metal, who won a Listed NH Flat race at Cheltenham, has also had the misfortune of bumping into some promising rivals since going hurdling and there has been nothing wrong with his seconds at Stratford and Southwell. Kado Sacree is worth a look following a decent Exeter fourth.

This can go to CINQUENTA, who was a close second on his hurdling debut here last month and sets a clear standard back in trip.

12:47 Lingfield (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Doncaster (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 +10%) Cuban Court	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Cuban Court 9/1, Stepped up in trip and didn't stay, comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Consistent hurdler has won at this venue so not dismissed starting out over fences. Fair mark for this chasing debut but soft ground might not be his preference.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/11 +39%) Spadestep	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(3) Spadestep 10/11, Ran to form on chase debut when beaten 2 1/2l off 114 at Aintree last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time, debut form franked, and could improve for this slightly longer trip if handling the testing ground. Excellent second on chase debut at Aintree; some concerns over today's slower ground.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 -155%) Willie Shake Hands	14 14/1(-155%)	(5) Willie Shake Hands 14/1, Travelled well but emptied late, having been made too much use of, when fourth beaten 15l in a handicap chase at Cartmel last time. Returning from a break, effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and generally consistent. Improving chaser on good ground but took a backward step on soft the last time.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -50%) Rumoursareflying	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Rumoursareflying 6/1, Improved when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off 108 at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Progressing and may stay a bit further in time. The Ludlow race he won did fall apart at the seams; may need more off 4lb higher.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/2 +30%) Inishnabro	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Inishnabro 7/2, Outpaced before rallying gamely and seeing out the longer trip well when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Southwell last time. Returning from a long layoff and open to marked improvement. Progressing over hurdles when last seen and he does have a pointing background.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (9/1 +25%) Parc D'amour	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Parc D'amour 9/1, Keen and found little when well beaten in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time. Trainer in form but out of sorts since returning from a layoff. Struggled over hurdles/fences since returning from a long layoff and questions to answer.

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Winning hurdler SPADESTEP made a pleasing debut over the larger obstacles when runner-up at Aintree in October. This looks less competitive and the six-year-old has plenty of scope for improvement with a tongue strap applied for the first time. Rumoursareflying has been raised 4lb for scoring at Ludlow but that's unlikely to prevent another bold bid, while last-start Cartmel fourth Willie Shake Hands is expected to fare better in this lower grade.

The one with the most potential is SPADESTEP who ran such an encouraging first race over fences at Aintree.

12:55 Doncaster (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Fairyhouse 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (11/10 +84%) Fierce Handay	1.1 11/10(+84%)	(2) Fierce Handay 11/10, Ran to form on handicap debut when fourth, beaten 11l, in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; effective at 2m with cut and capable of staying further; consistent with a fair mark. Was keen but ran well enough on h'cap debut at Gowran last time; can do better.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +33%) Kentucky Beach	3 3/1(+33%)	(3) Kentucky Beach 3/1, Went clear and ran to form but was ridden a bit too aggressively when beaten a neck off 106 at Gowran Park last time; effective at 2m and suited by soft ground; recent form looks strong and mark appears generous. Just denied on h'cap debut at Gowran last time; 3lb higher but a big player again.
3	15 3rd (15) (14/1 +30%) Kinturk Nelson	14 14/1(+30%)	(15) Kinturk Nelson 14/1, Back to form when down in trip but well beaten in a maiden hurdle here last time; trainer in form; effective from 2m to 2m6f and suited by cut; inconsistent yet has a fair opening mark on best form. Best of four hurdle runs came over C&D on return; likely to do better on h'cap debut.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +0%) Dollar Nolimit	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Dollar Nolimit 14/1, Finished third, beaten 16l, in a novice hurdle at Punchestown last time; absent for a lengthy spell since; effective from 2m to 2½m and acts on heavy to yielding ground; consistent but needs to prove ability remains after the layoff. Placed in bumpers and maiden h'dles for former yards but a long absence to overcome.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 +20%) Krabat	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Krabat 16/1, May have found the ground a bit quick when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ballinrobe last time; has dropped a long way in weights and generally consistent; interesting Chase winner is 0-21 over hurdles and needs to return to best form to score.
6th	13 6th (13) (11/2 +31%) Driveonwill	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(13) Driveonwill 11/2, May have found the ground too quick when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective from 2½–3m and suited by cut; this may prove a sharp enough test. Beaten fav' in last three handicaps and needs to find more back from a break.
7th	17 7th (17) (66/1 -100%) Kilt	66 66/1(-100%)	(17) Kilt 66/1, Poorly placed but never threatened when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Thurles last time; a 1m flat winner in the UK, suited by a sound surface and stays 2m over hurdles; worth another chance in handicaps. Flat winner has been well beaten in three maidens and a handicap so needs much more.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 -100%) Hillstar Blues	14 14/1(-100%)	(10) Hillstar Blues 14/1, Improved under a positive ride to land a handicap by a short-head off 92 at Thurles last time; effective at 2m with a fair mark and still a live threat. Narrow Thurles h'cap winner last time; 7lb rise demands more but in the mix again.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 -175%) Saunton Surf	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Saunton Surf 33/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 8½l, in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; returning from a long layoff; effective over 2½–3m but may find this trip inadequate on stable debut. UK bumper winner has run well enough in defeat over hurdles at times; check the market.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (10/1 -25%) The Man's Room	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) The Man's Room 10/1, Had every chance but ran below form up in grade when well beaten in an auction hurdle at Listowel last time; returning from a short break; effective between 2m and 2½m and handles most conditions, though form is inconsistent. Twice second in maiden hurdles but was poor in cheekpieces last time; could rebound.
10th	19 10th (19) (100/1 -52%) Miss Bella Vista	100 100/1(-52%)	(19) Miss Bella Vista 100/1, Made mistakes, was outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle here last time; returning from a short break; effective at 2m but likely to need more time. Well beaten in three maidens up to 2m4f; not easy to fancy from 7lb out of the handicap.
11th	9 11th (9) (66/1 -32%) Getaways Charm	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Getaways Charm 66/1, Outpaced and disappointing on handicap debut when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; tongue-tie on for the first time; off a short break; best efforts have been at 2m and acts on any ground; yet to build on promising debut. Poor on h'cap bow last time but has a chance on earlier maiden form for Gordon Elliott.
12th	14 12th (14) (100/1 -300%) Soldier Saint	100 100/1(-300%)	(14) Soldier Saint 100/1, Outpaced and well below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m and handles yielding to good ground; inconsistent in a short career. Was 2nd in a bumper for Nicky Henderson; well below that in 3 maiden hdls; can do better.
13th	7 13th (7) (40/1 -150%) Shudawudacuddagh	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Shudawudacuddagh 40/1, Outpaced and disappointing on handicap debut when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Sligo last time; effective at 2m and handles good ground; fair mark on debut form but must prove effective with softer going. Sligo maiden hurdle winner was poor in a handicap next time; questions back from a break.
14th	12 14th (12) (66/1 -32%) Speakasyoufind	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Speakasyoufind 66/1, Outpaced and looked in need of further when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time; usually held up; effective between 2m and 2¼m; needs a return to a longer trip. Soundly beaten in three handicaps but is likely capable of better so not ruled out.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -150%) Mon Coeur	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Mon Coeur 25/1, Did not find much when finishing down the field in a handicap at Galway on his latest start; flat and bumper winner; unexposed in this sphere; mark potentially lenient; very interesting. Flat form dipped when last seen but still rated 80; some decent maiden h'dle runs; chance.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (28/1 +15%) Simpson's Paradox	28 28/1(+15%)	(18) Simpson's Paradox 28/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective around 1m and handles soft ground; out of form in both codes recently. Regressive Flat winner showed a glimpse of ability in three maiden hdls; needs more.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (66/1 -164%) Catch Fire	66 66/1(-164%)	(16) Catch Fire 66/1, Keen and made mistakes before not finding much when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal last time; should be effective from 2m to 2m4f; flat form suggests capability but opening mark looks tough. French Flat winner has been well beaten in two completed hurdle runs and needs much more.

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FIERCE HANDAY is a lightly-raced sort who was a fair fourth in a higher grade at Gowran Park. The horse in fifth came out and scored at Thurles towards the end of November, so Fierce Handay is threatening off an unchanged mark. Kentucky Beach attempted to make all at Gowran Park, but went down by a neck after being collared on the run-in. He relishes the mud flying and has a shot at compensation off 3lb higher. Hillstar Blues won by a short head on better ground at Thurles last month. The handicapper gave him 7lb and he is up in class, but he still appears one of the more likely contenders.

KENTUCKY BEACH could do with jumping better than on return at Gowran last time when just denied but can handle a 3lb rise to score.

13:05 Fairyhouse 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Cheltenham (Class 3) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 +25%) Party Vibes	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Party Vibes 12/1, Made mistakes and needed the run when 33l third in a Bangor-on-Dee handicap hurdle last time, likely a prep for chasing; fair mark on Listed form but unreliable. Dual chase winner last season; player were she to return to her peak form.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 +0%) Theonewedreamof	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Theonewedreamof 5/1, Travelled well and was well treated off an unchanged mark when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off 112 at Exeter last time. Effective from 2m3f to 3m; in fine form for her new yard. Ex-Irish; up 5lb after Exeter 3m win but never better and should go well again.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 -43%) Realta Liath	10 10/1(-43%)	(11) Realta Liath 10/1, Did it comfortably and improved when dropped in grade on her chase debut, landing a Fontwell handicap by 6 1/2l off 104 last time. Trainer in form; effective at about 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; steadily progressing. Won handicap at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in good style on chase debut but jumped to her right.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +25%) Ruby Island	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Ruby Island 12/1, Scored by 7l off 118 at Ayr on her penultimate start; every chance but a bit below form when fourth, beaten 9l off 125 last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground; generally a progressive type. Has raised her game each season, over fences this term; interesting back up in trip.
5th	15 5th (15) (17/2 +15%) Kalista Love	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(15) Kalista Love 17/2, Ran to form on her chase debut when landing a Warwick handicap by 3/4l off 104 last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to soft; progressing and should appreciate a stiffer track. First go over fences when she came from off pace to win at Warwick (2m4f on good to soft).
6th	9 6th (9) (18/1 +28%) Batwomen	18 18/1(+28%)	(9) Batwomen 18/1, Had too much to do and was not asked a serious question when 10l third in a Lingfield handicap chase last time. Effective at around 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; open to plenty of improvement with experience, well treated on hurdle form and looks a big player/ Respectable, never-dangerous third on chase debut at Lingfield; this demands a lot more.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +38%) Me Wee Bonnie Lass	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Me Wee Bonnie Lass 10/1, Outpaced and never put into the race but ran to form over the longer trip when beaten 9l in a Naas handicap chase last time. Cheekpieces first time; effective from 2m to 2m4f, acts on soft and good ground; fair mark and could do better if ridden more positively. 3-7 over hurdles, 0-5 chasing; gave renewed hope in this sphere last time; first headgear.
8th	14 8th (14) (16/1 -33%) It's Easy	16 16/1(-33%)	(14) It's Easy 16/1, Did it easily and improved back on testing ground, coping best with conditions to win a Bangor-on-Dee handicap by 40l off 103 last time. Effective at 2m4f, acts on any ground; consistent and still well treated off her revised mark. 2-23 over fences and it looks as if soft or preferably heavy ground is a necessity.
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 -22%) Georgi Girl	22 22/1(-22%)	(2) Georgi Girl 22/1, Travelled well but found little and needed the run when fourth, beaten 34l, in a Kempton handicap chase last time. Effective at about 2m4f, acts on soft and good ground; showed fair spring form but can be a weak finisher. Concern about her jumping last term and it was clearly a problem on last month's return.
12	12 \|F\| (12) (28/1 +0%) Sunday Soldier	28 28/1(+0%)	(12) Sunday Soldier 28/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced when below form, fourth beaten 22l, in a Warwick handicap chase last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m; flattered by earlier Listed form. Well below form back over fences on last two outings but she is down to a good mark.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -79%) Ilovethenightlife	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Ilovethenightlife 25/1, Raced lazily and was outpaced, perhaps finding the ground a bit testing when second, beaten 40l, in a Bangor-on-Dee handicap chase last time. Blinkers first time; effective at 2m and best on decent ground; on last winning mark and in fair form. Jumping to her right was a big problem at Bangor latest; different headgear is given a go.
11th	13 11th (13) (11/4 +39%) She Is For Me Boys	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(13) She Is For Me Boys 11/4, Well handicapped on hurdle form, jumped well and won comfortably when up in trip on her chase debut, taking a Kempton handicap by 5 1/2l off 104 last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, acts on good ground; progressive with more to come over fences. Up 7lb and into a much more competitive race but this lightly raced 6yo looks promising.
12th	5 12th (5) (14/1 -27%) Greyval	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Greyval 14/1, Stepped up in trip and didn't stay on her chase debut when second, beaten 17l, in a Huntingdon beginners chase. Suited by 2m4f over hurdles and acts on soft and good ground; consistent hurdler who may improve dropped back in trip over fences. Probably stretched by the extended 2m7f when second of four on chase debut latest.
13th	10 13th (10) (80/1 -60%) Lady Jago	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Lady Jago 80/1, Disappointing on her hurdles return when well beaten in a Bangor-on-Dee handicap hurdle last time. Best around 2 1/2m and may need to drop in the weights for her new yard though return to chasing a positive. 3-11 chasing; tailed off over hurdles latest and good ground would seemingly be preferable.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (20/1 +20%) Ostrava Du Berlais	20 20/1(+20%)	(16) Ostrava Du Berlais 20/1, Flattened out after a late error when back from a break, finishing 13l third in a Carlisle handicap chase last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m; generally consistent. 2-17 over fences; probably stays 2m4f; more to prove on worse than good to soft.

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She Is For Me Boys built on her novice hurdle victories at the start of the current season when switched to chasing at Kempton last month. The six-year-old remains on a fair mark after going up 7lb, but THEONEWEDREAMOF is preferred. Runner-up on her first start for Dan Skelton at Chepstow, she went one better when tackling 3m at Exeter and the drop back in trip on a stiff track is likely to play to her strengths. Realta Liath, Kalista Love and It's Easy appeal most of the remainder.

The experienced THEONEWEDREAMOF has hit new heights for her new stable and scored in taking style last time. Ruby Island is next.

13:15 Cheltenham (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:22 Lingfield (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/14 +80%) Masked Man	0.071429 1/14(+80%)	(1) Masked Man 1/14, Improved from debut when second, beaten 2l, in the Newton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Haydock last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Debut form has been franked and he should take all the beating. Impressed on hurdle debut and runner-up in a Grade 2 since; should be hard to beat.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 +8%) Hello Fortune	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Hello Fortune 11/1, Good win in a Loughanmore maiden point last time. Effective at 3m in points and acts on yielding and good ground. Could get into the places on hurdles debut. Won four-runner Irish point in October; faces tough opponent on rules debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (40/1 -150%) Could Be You	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Could Be You 40/1, Promising debut runner-up beaten 4l in a maiden at Knockanard only start; ran to similar level latest; effective at 3m in points; brings potential to rules. Placed in two Irish points before 19,500gns sale; best watched on rules debur.
4	2 4th (2) (150/1 -127%) Charleyman	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Charleyman 150/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a bumper at Worcester on his only start. Likely to want further than 2m and has everything to prove on hurdles debut. Soundly beaten in run-of-the-mill Worcester bumper on debut in June.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (10/1 +38%) Mymilkman	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Mymilkman 10/1, Moderate hurdles debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Effective at 3m in points; trainer in form but has plenty to find. Well beaten on last month's rules debut but ran well to a point; can improve.

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Gary & Josh Moore have sent out some smart types recently and LAURIER DES OBEAUX might be another. Despite showing plenty of greenness, the 42,000-euro purchase stayed on to finish a respectable third behind exciting prospect Minella Marathon over C&D. With that experience under his belt, he can take a big leap forward to strike. Masked Man is the obvious danger after taking the silver medal home in a Grade 2 at Haydock and that form sets the standard. Point-to-point winner Hello Fortune may be the one for third.

This should be straightforward for MASKED MAN, who drops in class after running well in defeat in a Haydock Grade 2 three weeks ago.

13:22 Lingfield (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Doncaster (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +27%) Romeo Brown	4 4/1(+27%)	(9) Romeo Brown 4/1, Went clear and did it easily when returning to form off a reduced mark, winning by 27l off 96 here last time under a well-judged ride. Trainer in form. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Still well treated on old form. Won a weak C&D race last time so a 6lb rise may be enough to find out this veteran.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 -150%) Breezethroughlife	25 25/1(-150%)	(5) Breezethroughlife 25/1, Below form under a penalty when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Kempton last time but had been in good form prior. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on good ground. Opening mark looks demanding. 2m4f maiden win in October but well held at Kempton since; up in trip for handicap debut.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 +0%) Not A Light	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Not A Light 14/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced, not taking to chasing and needing the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Wears a hood for the first time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Well beaten in handicap hurdle/chase nine months apart; hooded now back hurdling.
5th	8 5th (8) (6/1 +40%) Diamond Koda	6 6/1(+40%)	(8) Diamond Koda 6/1, Outpaced but ran to form when fourth, beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Southwell last time. Cheekpieces applied for the first time. Effective at 2 1/2m and acts on good ground. Consistent but frustrating, often gets behind in his races. Maiden but placed all starts last term and may come on for reappearance; cheekpieces added.
6th	6 6th (6) (6/1 +33%) Betty's Tiara	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Betty's Tiara 6/1, Raced lazily and ran below form when fourth, beaten 29l in a novice hurdle at Exeter last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on any ground. Generally consistent until latest effort but not straightforward. Form of 2m7f maiden win in September worked out but below that level twice since.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/2 +13%) Stratton Oakmont	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Stratton Oakmont 7/2, Did it comfortably when returning to form off a reduced mark after a wind operation, winning by 9 1/2l off 105 at Exeter last time. This is his second run after that procedure. Effective over 3m and acts on any ground. Easy win on Exeter reappearance and 9lb rise may not stop him.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (12/1 -20%) Monty Bodkin	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Monty Bodkin 12/1, Outpaced and never threatened but ran to form when beaten 9 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Worcester last time. Returns from a short break. Effective around 2 1/2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Inconsistent but on a fair mark. Bumper winner; hasn't built on that since hurdling but is unexposed now handicapping.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -300%) Bridge North	16 16/1(-300%)	(1) Bridge North 16/1, Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when beaten 3l off a mark of 114 at Southwell last time. Effective over 3m and handles soft and good ground. Tricky to win with but well treated if building on that recent revival. Back on form for James Owen when second at Southwell recently; considered.

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Connections of HEATHER HONEY have resisted the temptation of pitching her into the Listed race later on the card and the decision can pay off. The six-year-old ran well to a point when heading the market for an Aintree class 3 before staying on strongly to reward those favourite-backers who kept the faith at Catterick. Her stablemate Romeo Brown and Stratton Oakmont also arrive in winning form, with the latter feared most after showing the benefit of a wind operation at Exeter. Betty's Tiara also has claims now back in a handicap.

If STRATTON OAKMONT is in the same form as when winning easily on his Exeter reappearance, a 9lb rise may not stop him going in again.

13:30 Doncaster (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Fairyhouse 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +26%) Bally Free	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Bally Free 10/3, The yard has won two of the last ten renewals of this race. Showed a very promising debut when fourth, beaten 12l, in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2 3/4m, acts on heavy ground, and as a point winner, has more to offer for a top yard. Point winner was 4th in a maiden hurdle on return; improve from that; one to consider.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -118%) Melbourne Shamrock	12 12/1(-118%)	(8) Melbourne Shamrock 12/1, Improved for debut experience when fourth, beaten 13l, in a novice hurdle at Thurles last time. Trainer in good form. Effective over 2 3/4m and acts on soft ground. Progressing and should be competitive. Made a solid return in a Thurles novice last month; has to build on that.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 -87%) I Am Lorenzo	3.5 7/2(-87%)	(6) I Am Lorenzo 7/2, Back to form when dropped in grade, finishing second beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Has a valuable experience edge, sets the standard, and should be winning soon. Several solid efforts in defeat in five hurdle runs; has to improve from Clonmel return.
4	9 4th (9) (4/5 +64%) Porthill	0.8 4/5(+64%)	(9) Porthill 4/5, The yard won this last year. Finished well on a promising debut when third, beaten 2l, in a bumper at Wexford. Significant improvement likely now hurdling over further; should go well. Bumper 3rd; big step up in trip for hurdles debut but commands major respect nonetheless.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 +36%) Juke Hill	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Juke Hill 16/1, From a yard that has won two of the last ten renewals. Showed promise on debut when second, beaten 18l, in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal. Effective over 2 3/4m and acts on good ground. Likely to improve with the longer trip expected to suit. Well beaten second in a Down Royal maiden hurdle on rules debut; has to improve plenty.
6th	2 6th (2) (40/1 +20%) Banter At The Bar	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Banter At The Bar 40/1, Improved from debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2 3/4m and acts on heavy ground. Needs more but the longer trip should suit based on point form. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles; cheekpieces retained but others preferred.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -275%) Ersudaly	150 150/1(-275%)	(11) Ersudaly 150/1, Green and made mistakes but showed minor promise on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Tramore last time. Effective over 2m5f and acts on soft ground. Debut form has been franked at Graded level and could progress. Soundly beaten in a Tramore maiden hurdle recently and has to improve loads on that.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -157%) Drop A Threat	18 18/1(-157%)	(5) Drop A Threat 18/1, The yard won this last year. Raced keenly and probably needed the outing when well beaten in a bumper here last time. Returning from a long layoff with a tongue-tie fitted for the first time and has plenty to do. Point winner was tailed-off in a bumper here in January; is the stable second-string.
9th	4 9th (4) (300/1 -100%) Daws Cross	300 300/1(-100%)	(4) Daws Cross 300/1, Ran poorly and finished down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recently. Yet to find suitable conditions and has shown little so far. Has been poor in two maiden hurdles for former yard and can only be watched on return.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (125/1 -279%) Elsa Bay	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Elsa Bay 125/1, Ground likely too testing when well beaten in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and may improve with further in time. Ran respectably in a 2m4f maiden here last time but is likely to find several too strong.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (300/1 -100%) Cornaroya Rocco	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) Cornaroya Rocco 300/1, Outpaced and poor debut when well beaten in a 4yo bumper at Galway on only start. Returning from a break and has plenty to prove. Tailed-off on debut in a Galway bumper and can only be watched on hurdles bow.

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I AM LORENZO can open his account on his second start for Paul Nolan. Runner-up on two occasions for Gavin Cromwell, the Milan gelding filled the same position when sent off market leader on his stable debut at Clonmel last month. With an official rating of 127, the six-year-old sets a fair standard in a race of this nature and stepping up to 3m for the first time could also bring about further improvement. Point-to-point winner Bally Free, who shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth on his hurdling debut at Punchestown recently, shouldn't be far away. Porthill was third on his sole start under Rules and is almost certainly capable of much better.

Though a beaten favourite at Clonmel on return, I AM LORENZO can use his hurdling experience to good effect and get off the mark

13:40 Fairyhouse 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (33/1 -18%) Glengouly	33 33/1(-18%)	(11) Glengouly 33/1, Travelled well but tired up the hill after a bad error, having gone too fast, and did best of those up with the strong pace when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l, in a handicap chase here last time. Effective from 2m to 3m, handles cut, and is well treated on old form. Top jockey booked and not dismissed from out of weights. Good runs in defeat on his last two starts but probably vulnerable from out of the weights.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +22%) Vincenzo	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Vincenzo 7/2, Had every chance and ran to form, just flattening out late up the hill back from a break when second, beaten 4l, in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase here last time. Effective between 2m and 2 1/2m and steadily progressing. Runner-up in Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month & that form has been franked; key player.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +31%) Jagwar	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Jagwar 11/4, Travelled strongly, did it cosily and showed a game attitude when landing a Plate Handicap Chase by 3l off 139 here last time. Likes the track and is well handicapped up 9lb. Returning from a long layoff; effective at 2 1/2m and looks hugely progressive. Could prove a class above these. Won the Plate at the Festival; could still be well handicapped despite a 9lb rise.
4	10 4th (10) (5/1 +9%) Kim Roque	5 5/1(+9%)	(10) Kim Roque 5/1, Travelled well and ran to form but tired late up the hill after a late error when beaten 3l off 122 here last time. Effective up to 2m6f and handles soft ground; ex-French runner with more to come for this yard. Ex-French 5yo; promising stable debut here last month and he may well have more to offer.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 -22%) Hoe Joly Smoke	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(9) Hoe Joly Smoke 11/2, Not given a hard time behind stablemate and looked in need of further when third, beaten 6 1/4l, in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase here most recently. Effective at 3m and suited by good ground; improving and can do better but possibly when stepped back up in trip. Third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month and every chance he'll be in the mix.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 -17%) Imperial Saint	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Imperial Saint 14/1, Made mistakes and needed the run when comfortably held in the Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) at Aintree last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and a consistent performer but mark probably about right. Progressive last season, when running well over C&D; not ruled out each-way.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 -9%) Il Ridoto	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Il Ridoto 12/1, Stable has won two of the last nine renewals of this race. Did too much too soon when well beaten in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase here last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and handles soft and good ground. A veteran who has been inconsistent lately. He has lots of good course form and is a possible player now back off last winning mark.
8th	3 8th (3) (9/1 -20%) Colonel Harry	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Colonel Harry 9/1, Well handicapped and returned to form down in grade under a ground-saving ride on the inside when landing the Grand Sefton Handicap Chase by 2l off 144 at Aintree last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and suited by some give; well treated on novice form and goes well fresh. Reappeared with 2l win in the Grand Sefton at Aintree and a 4lb rise is far from harsh.
9th	5 9th (5) (18/1 -29%) Martator	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Martator 18/1, Yard won this last year. Outpaced but flew home and returned to form off a reduced mark when beaten 2 1/4l off 139 at Ascot last time. Effective between 2m and 2 1/2m, handles any ground but best on good; well handicapped and may build on that revival. Strong finish for second over 2m1f at Ascot three weeks ago and he's not discounted.
10th	8 10th (8) (22/1 -57%) Es Perfecto	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Es Perfecto 22/1, Pulled up in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase here last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and goes well here but mark looks about right. Some good efforts in defeat here and he may have needed the run in Paddy Power Gold Cup.

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Jagwar has improved no less than 30lb since being switched to fences, winning four of his five starts, with his best performance coming when victorious in the Plate at the Festival. He is sure to have his supporters but the vote goes to HOE JOLY SMOKE, who is taken to reverse form with Vincenzo from the Paddy Power Gold Cup here last month. Dan Skelton's charge finished just over two lengths behind the runner-up on that occasion but is 2lb better off and, with Harry Skelton back in the plate, he is the one to side with.

The impressive novice campaign of JAGWAR (nap) culminated in a win at the Festival here in March and he can make a winning comeback.

13:50 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:57 Lingfield (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 -123%) Getaway With You	1.625 13/8(-123%)	(3) Getaway With You 13/8, Improved again when scoring comfortably by 13l in a handicap at Leicester off 81 last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good to soft ground; good chance of a hat-trick. Something has clicked recently and he commands respect on this hat-trick attempt.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/2 +64%) Court One	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(9) Court One 5/2, Showed late headway and some promise on debut when second, beaten 12l, in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective at 2m4f and acts on good to soft ground; may improve now handicapping. Kept on for modest second behind Getaway With You here on recent handicap debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +58%) Kankin	5 5/1(+58%)	(4) Kankin 5/1, Below form after a bad mistake when third, beaten 38l, in a handicap chase at Huntingdon on latest start; effective up to 2m6f and acts on good ground; others look stronger. On good hurdle mark but was remote when third in a recent chase and wants better ground.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +52%) The Brickey Ranger	16 16/1(+52%)	(2) The Brickey Ranger 16/1, Below form when tried in a hood and well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time; effective at 3m in points but yet to shine under rules. Last month's seasonal/handicap debut was not devoid of promise; might come on the for run.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 +18%) Engaging Sam	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Engaging Sam 33/1, Jumped poorly and was comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective between 2m and 2m5f and acts on soft and good ground; an exposed maiden. Tailed off in recent C&D contest won by Getaway With You and now 0-10 over hurdles.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (22/1 -100%) Make Sunshine	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Make Sunshine 22/1, Did too much too soon and was comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective around 2m4f and acts on good ground; may need this run. 0-8 over hurdles; placed in March but absent since two lesser efforts in May.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/2 +63%) Simon The Seagull	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(6) Simon The Seagull 9/2, Needed the run when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective between 2m and 2m4f and handles soft ground; could come on for that return. 0-9 over hurdles but ran well behind Getaway With You over C&D on seasonal debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -60%) As Good As Can Be	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) As Good As Can Be 80/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Southwell last time; second run after wind surgery; yet to find suitable conditions and hard to fancy. Well beaten in all three handicaps and very difficult to enthuse over.

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Cheekpieces have sparked GETAWAY WITH YOU into life, with his form figures reading '211' since they went back on. The seven-year-old struck over C&D two starts ago, beating Court One (second) and Simon The Seagull (fourth), which further enhances his claims and it's hard to look past him. More was expected of Bollin Thou when only fourth over 2m7f at Exeter, but this drop in trip might see him in a better light off a career-low rating. Of the remainder, Kankin makes the most appeal.

After showing a glimmer of promise before fading on his handicap debut, Irish point winner THE BRICKEY RANGER might be the answer.

13:57 Lingfield (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Doncaster (Class 2) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 -64%) Docpickedme	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(4) Docpickedme 9/2, Raced prominently and did plenty early when third, beaten 19l, in the Rehearsal Handicap Chase at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and suited by decent ground, though has been inconsistent this season. Went close in this last year and looks set to make another bold bid after good run latest.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +13%) Alcedo	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Alcedo 7/2, Rallied gamely to score by a nose off 120 at Newcastle when upped in trip and fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and suited by some cut; may progress further. Clear with unexposed one when scoring over 2m4f latest; player if as effective back at 3m.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/4 +32%) Prince Zaltar	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(7) Prince Zaltar 9/4, Won by 2 1/2l off 114 at Newton Abbot three starts ago and ran to form when just outstayed, finishing second beaten 3l off 119 last time. Looks well treated on his hurdle form and thriving for new yard; should be bang there. Chase winner in Ireland and in good form over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton; player.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Joyeux Machin	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Joyeux Machin 4/1, Below form when upped in grade after a wind operation, well beaten in the Stayers' Premier Handicap Hurdle at Haydock last time. This is his second run since the procedure, and he remains in the mix switched to fences though stable has stronger claims. Below par over hurdles this autumn; first chase run for yard (won chase in Ireland).
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 +6%) Hurricane Bay	8 8/1(+6%)	(3) Hurricane Bay 8/1, Produced a solid effort when tiring late on after stepping up in trip following a break and wind operation, possibly outstayed when second beaten 13l in a handicap chase here last time. Trainer in form; second run after the procedure and a sharper track may suit. Fakenham win in June and returned from wind op with respectable second over C&D recently.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -11%) Ile De Jersey	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Ile De Jersey 10/1, Won by 4 1/2l off 127 at Warwick on her penultimate start but disappointed up in grade when sixth, beaten 44l off 132 last time. Returns from a short break; sound surface suits and she stays 2 1/2-3m, though conditions may be a concern. Won over 3m1f at Warwick in September but well held at Chepstow since; off two months.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -122%) Erne River	20 20/1(-122%)	(5) Erne River 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Effective at 3m and prefers decent ground. Previously in form and goes well at Doncaster; a threat if the surface is not too testing. Goes very well at Doncaster but been off eight months and recent record fresh isn't great.

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Dan Skelton switches Joyeux Machin and PRINCE ZALTAR back to fences and it is the last-named who makes most appeal. The eight-year-old beat all bar subsequent winner Kikijo at Cheltenham and is able to compete here from the same mark. Docpickedme made the frame in the Rehearsal and is now back to the rating from which he landed the Great Yorkshire over C&D. The Venetia Williams stable is clicking into gear and Alcedo played a part in that when successful on ground that probably wasn't as testing as he'd like at Newcastle.

Docpickedme can go well in this again but PRINCE ZALTAR (nap) is well treated if he can translate recent hurdle form back to fences.

14:05 Doncaster (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Fairyhouse 20f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (13/8 +41%) Cowper Hall	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(2) Cowper Hall 13/8, Yard won this last year. Ran to form when fourth, beaten 6l, in a handicap hurdle at Thurles latest. Effective at 2m and handles heavy and good ground; in form and another good run looks likely. Only 2l behind Gino Bella, rider's claim may give him an edge, the form has been franked.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +31%) Gino Bella	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Gino Bella 9/2, Every chance and ran to form behind race-fit rivals when beaten 4l off 95 at Thurles last time. Effective over 2–2¼m; running into form and should benefit from the latest outing. Point winner, third placing at Thurles has been advertised by the winner with Cork success.
3	17 3rd (17) (18/1 +45%) Marine Ranger	18 18/1(+45%)	(17) Marine Ranger 18/1, Found little when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Tramore most recently. Effective at 2m but needs plenty more and stamina remains unproven. First bumper run last year seemed promising, no sign of winning potential over hurdles.
4	16 4th (16) (10/1 -54%) Destivelle	10 10/1(-54%)	(16) Destivelle 10/1, Scored by 6l off 73 at Thurles three starts back. Too much to do when third, beaten 2l off 82 last time, in a race dominated from the front. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, and back in form. Winner and twice placed from her last four starts, close up in third at Clonmel last time.
5th	11 5th (11) (50/1 -150%) Hello Johnjoe	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) Hello Johnjoe 50/1, Improved but was comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Tramore last time. Acts on soft ground; point form suggests further than 2m will suit though yet to prove up to her opening mark. Twice placed in points, not much over hurdles so far but still early days, may improve.
6th	15 6th (15) (40/1 +39%) Shanroe Nelson	40 40/1(+39%)	(15) Shanroe Nelson 40/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork most recently. Effective over 2–2½m but yet to prove capable off this mark. Ordinary form in maidens, big price when down the field on recent handicap debut at Cork.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 -45%) Boola Times	16 16/1(-45%)	(1) Boola Times 16/1, Outpaced and produced a poor return when down the field in a handicap at Navan most recently; returns after a short break. Effective over 2–2½m, acts on good and soft ground, and in fair form. In rear in a Flat handicap last time, better judged on his previous Gowran hurdles run.
8th	20 8th (20) (12/1 +25%) Rajjnatin	12 12/1(+25%)	(20) Rajjnatin 12/1, Ran to form but was well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective at 2½m and needs to build on that latest improvement. Punchestown sixth was a small step in the right direction, faded from the last at Clonmel.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (16/1 +11%) Schiehallion	16 16/1(+11%)	(4) Schiehallion 16/1, Found the ground too soft when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal most recently. Was in good form prior; suited by 3m on a sound surface. Generally consistent maiden who may struggle in testing conditions. Has shown his best form at Down Royal, questions to answer after a poor run at that venue.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/2 0%) That's Me Finished	4.5 9/2(0%)	(5) That's Me Finished 9/2, Improved again up in trip when landing a handicap by 2l off 87 at Punchestown last time. Returns from a long layoff; effective over 2½–3m and suited by cut in the ground; progressive. Progressive in winning his final two races last season five months apart, merits respect.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (10/1 +44%) Stormy Jenn	10 10/1(+44%)	(19) Stormy Jenn 10/1, Ran to form when 9¼l third in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recently. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground; inconsistent and still a maiden over hurdles. Flat winner, one of her best hurdling efforts when third at Navan on latest, place chance.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (10/1 +64%) Mullanour	10 10/1(+64%)	(9) Mullanour 10/1, Did plenty early and was well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Tramore last time. Effective over 2½–3m and suited by cut in the ground; inconsistent but on a fair mark judged on chase form. Second in a handicap hurdle at Tramore in April, no sign of that form more recently.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (17/2 +61%) Fourcardrun	8.5 17/2(+61%)	(13) Fourcardrun 17/2, Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Tipperary last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft ground; opening mark demands more. Failed to make much impact at Tipperary in his first handicap, may be capable of better.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (22/1 +56%) Robindevidastar	22 22/1(+56%)	(14) Robindevidastar 22/1, Found nothing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective over 2–2½m and acts on any going; an unreliable veteran. Three-time hurdles winner, may have needed his run here last month after a break.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (33/1 +67%) Mister Persistence	33 33/1(+67%)	(18) Mister Persistence 33/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time just before race developed. Effective at 2½m but appears regressive. Weak overall form, held a midfield position when falling four out at Cork last Sunday.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (50/1 +24%) Euro Maker	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) Euro Maker 50/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recently. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; stamina and ground both potential concerns on handicap debut. Three undistinguished runs in maidens, hard to assess but not an obvious contender.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 +50%) Falcon Park	50 50/1(+50%)	(7) Falcon Park 50/1, Never threatened when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time. Suited by 2m with some cut; the handicapper is easing but form remains poor. Won consecutive hurdle races for Paul Hennessy last winter, yet to hit form for this yard.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (66/1 -136%) Mercurial Sea	66 66/1(-136%)	(6) Mercurial Sea 66/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recently. Effective at 2m, acts on heavy and good ground, and could progress now handicapping. Tailed off in a C&D maiden hurdle last time, signs of ability in bumpers.

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With the Gavin Cromwell yard back among the winners, COWPER HALL has to be a leading contender. Runner-up at Navan on his penultimate start, he finished fourth at Thurles subsequently and is entitled to improve again. Gino Bella, who was a place in front of Cowper Hall last time, also has every chance, while others to note are Teds Corner and That's Me Finished.

The 7lb claimed by Eoin Staples may enable Thurles fourth COWPER HALL to reverse form with third-placed Gino Bella

14:15 Fairyhouse 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/8 +25%) David's Well	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(5) David's Well 15/8, Improved again when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off 122 at Haydock last time. Effective around 2m and acts on soft and good ground; has more to offer over fences with winter form franked. Made it 3-3 over fences when defying absence at Haydock; could have more left in the tank.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -29%) Jpr One	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Jpr One 9/2, Ran to current form when beaten 2 1/4l off a mark of 151 at Ascot last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m and suited by a sound surface; looks on a level mark now. Returned to form when third in these cheekpieces at Ascot; could be thereabouts once more.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/2 +53%) Triple Trade	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(8) Triple Trade 7/2, Ran to form appreciating the stiff test down in trip when landing a handicap by a neck off 123 here last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and remains well treated on old form. Exploited reduced mark here on reappearance; remains well treated on old form back up 5lb.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +22%) Gunsight Ridge	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Gunsight Ridge 7/1, Needed the run when fourth, beaten 23l in a handicap chase here last time. Effective at 2m and should come on for the return, though the mark looks stiff enough. Failed to see out 2m4f here on reappearance; firmly in calculations back to optimum trip.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +8%) Sans Bruit	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Sans Bruit 11/1, Keen and did plenty early when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and a bold jumper, but mark probably stiff enough. Not disgraced on either run last month; has come good in April in each of the last seasons.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 +64%) Joker De Mai	18 18/1(+64%)	(7) Joker De Mai 18/1, Pulled up in a hunter chase at Stratford last time. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and acts with cut. Form tailed off in spring but remains fairly treated on best form. Won hunter chase in March; probably needs a career-best on this stable debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (25/1 +11%) Dr T J Eckleburg	25 25/1(+11%)	(9) Dr T J Eckleburg 25/1, Outpaced and unable to go the gallop when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. Yard won this race last year. Usually held up; suited by 2m with cut; generally consistent but needs a strong pace to aim at. Two wins last season but soundly beaten here on both outings this autumn.

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Despite taking a keen hold, David's Well made the perfect return to action to produce a career best at Haydock last month and he needs to be taken seriously with Harry Cobden booked. Two-time Cheltenham winner Triple Trade remains on a workable mark and is noted, but his stablemate JPR ONE might be the one. Joe Tizzard's eight-year-old ran a fine race in first-time cheekpieces to finish third at Ascot and the assessor might have been kind to only put him up 2lb.

The novice COUNTRY MILE was looming large until a bad mistake two out here in October and is taken to make amends today.

14:25 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:32 Lingfield (Class 4) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/6 +81%) A Perfect Day	0.833333 5/6(+81%)	(4) A Perfect Day 5/6, Improved on handicap debut after a year off when finishing 5 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Trainer in form. Effective around 2m4f and acts on soft or good to soft ground. Should progress further and can go close. 5yo who has form figures of 213 and he's open to more progress on this step up to 2m7f.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -14%) Paso Doble	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Paso Doble 4/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off 118 at Fontwell on his penultimate start and ran to form with every chance last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and acts on good to soft or good ground. His mark looks fair but he would not want the ground too soft. Creditable third in bid for double at Sandown last month; respected dropped back in grade.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -50%) Duffry Trixs	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) Duffry Trixs 9/1, Improved from debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Taunton by a neck last time. Returning from a long layoff and usually held up. Effective around 2m4f and acts on soft or good to soft ground; may need this run. Taunton winner who is unexposed and needs a close look on his handicap/seasonal debut.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -140%) Alan Bresil	18 18/1(-140%)	(5) Alan Bresil 18/1, Improved from debut when fourth, beaten 18l, in a novice hurdle at Ascot last time. Effective over 2m5f and acts on good ground. May progress further now switched to handicaps. Unexposed handicap newcomer but he needs improvement at this new trip.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +57%) Knockanore	12 12/1(+57%)	(2) Knockanore 12/1, Made too much use of when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective up to 4m and acts on soft or good to soft ground. May still need this run before returning to chasing. Easy win in the Eider Chase in February but he's struggled since; needs big turnaround.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 +20%) Hot Rod Lincoln	6 6/1(+20%)	(7) Hot Rod Lincoln 6/1, Suited by positive tactics and improved up in trip when winning a handicap chase by 3l off 91 at Uttoxeter last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft ground. May need this return to hurdling. Won over fences last time but this looks tough back over hurdles for another new yard.

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

A winner at Fontwell on his reappearance, PASO DOBLE faced a stiffer test when third over 2m4f at Sandown last month. This extra test of stamina combined with the drop in class may well bring improvement from Paul Nicholls' charge and he's taken to edge out A Perfect Day, who will likely have come on for his recent third at Chepstow. Hot Rod Lincoln won over fences in testing conditions at Uttoxeter in February and could also shape well.

An interesting race involving unexposed types but A PERFECT DAY (nap) gets the vote ahead of Duffry Trixs and Paso Doble.

14:32 Lingfield (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Doncaster (Class 1) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 -25%) Lavida Adiva	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Lavida Adiva 10/1, Travelled well but flattened out late, running to form when fourth and beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, consistent though the handicapper shows little leniency. 3m Listed win in March; better form in handicaps since but has a bit to find with Kateira.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 +27%) Molto Bene	8 8/1(+27%)	(6) Molto Bene 8/1, Improved again when stepped up in trip under a positive ride at a sharp track, winning a handicap chase at Huntingdon by 2 1/2l last time. Progressive type likely to struggle in this grade. 2-2 over fences this term but bit to find even if translating that form back to hurdles.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/10 -65%) Kateira	1.1 11/10(-65%)	(1) Kateira 11/10, Never threatened when stepped up in grade in a race dominated from the front, finishing fourth and beaten 9 1/2l in the Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m to 3m, suited by a sound surface, and consistent. Smart; landed second Listed win on reappearance; fourth in Grade 2 since; the one to beat.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 +38%) World Of Fortunes	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(3) World Of Fortunes 5/2, Ran to form when second and beaten 1/2l in the Cailin Alainn Mares Hurdle (Listed) at Limerick last time. Off a short break, stays 3m, and a sound surface suits. A useful and consistent hurdler, C&D winner who should remain competitive. C&D Listed win in March; has returned in even better form but Kateira might be too strong.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 +19%) Bethpage	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Bethpage 13/2, Ran to form down in trip when second and beaten 2l in a Listed Mares' Hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, with her form franked and holding her form well. Good second at this level at Kempton latest but this looks a stronger race of its type.

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This appears to be a simple task for KATEIRA. Dan Skelton's mare scored at Wetherby in a match against Champion Hurdle heroine Golden Ace, who scoped dirty afterwards before going on to land a dramatic Fighting Fifth. The selection then finished fourth in the Ascot Hurdle and a repeat of either effort would be more than enough. World Of Fortunes was runner-up in Listed company at Limerick in October and has to enter calculations along with Bethpage, who produced a career-best effort when second at Kempton last time.

This looks a good chance for KATEIRA to land a third win in this grade. Fellow dual Listed scorer World Of Fortunes is next best.

14:40 Doncaster (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Fairyhouse 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	18 1st (18) (10/1 +50%) Run For Cover	10 10/1(+50%)	(18) Run For Cover 10/1, Needed the run when down the field in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last time; usually held up; effective at around 2 1/2m but struggling in handicaps. First handicap run last season was reasonably promising, not as good in two starts since.
2	12 2nd (12) (3/1 +65%) Sean Mc	3 3/1(+65%)	(12) Sean Mc 3/1, Needed the run but ran to form on handicap debut when well beaten in a Punchestown hurdle last time; effective at 2m and handles cut; needs to find more to defy this opening mark. Had plenty of horses behind when eighth at Punchestown in his first handicap, may improve.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +53%) My Good Pal	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(5) My Good Pal 7/2, Travelled well and ran to form when second beaten 7l in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last time; effective around 2 1/2m and acts on any ground; generally in good form. Placed on his last two starts at Punchestown for this rider, should be in the mix again.
4	8 4th (8) (28/1 -40%) Deanery Charlie	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Deanery Charlie 28/1, Outpaced and improved late without threatening when down the field in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2m and handles cut; looks suited to low-grade handicaps and could appreciate further. In a leading stable, very hard to discern any positives from his form in maiden hurdles.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 +24%) Sock It To Me	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Sock It To Me 25/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle here last time; usually held up; effective at 2m on heavy ground; could improve for a longer trip in handicaps. Three-figure odds and down the field in three maidens last month, chance is not obvious.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 -78%) Mount Shenshan	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Mount Shenshan 8/1, Ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a beginners' chase at Tramore last time; winner off 3lb lower in winter; in good form over fences; very interesting. Twice placed over fences in recent months, won over hurdles for this rider last season.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +17%) Another Girl	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Another Girl 10/1, Pulled up in a Gowran Park handicap hurdle last time; hood applied first time; consistent at 2–2 1/2m on good ground; had been in good form but conditions may again pose a concern. Raced too keenly and pulled up at Gowran last time, hooded now, previous run was promising.
8th	14 8th (14) (50/1 +24%) Catchyoulater	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Catchyoulater 50/1, Outclassed when down the field in a Naas maiden hurdle last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; absent for a lengthy period; effective around 2 1/2m but yet to prove up to this opening mark. No sign of ability in maidens, long absence to overcome, first-time cheekpieces.
9th	1 9th (1) (10/1 -25%) Couldntmakeitup	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Couldntmakeitup 10/1, Keen and made mistakes when fourth beaten 22l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; probably unsuited by the drop in trip but effective over 2 1/2–3m; had been in fair form previously. Moderate fourth of eight finishers last time, hard to fancy with this big burden.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 +33%) Rajsalad	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Rajsalad 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time when returning from a long layoff; effective up to 3m and acts on soft; may need this run. Absent since pulled up here in February, missed an engagement at Punchestown on Thursday.
11th	2 11th (2) (28/1 +0%) Gamigin	28 28/1(+0%)	(2) Gamigin 28/1, Up in trip and failed to stay when down the field in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground; currently out of form in both codes. Dual-purpose type, five-time winner, not at his best for a while on Flat or over hurdles.
12th	15 12th (15) (40/1 -43%) Clever Court	40 40/1(-43%)	(15) Clever Court 40/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time; returns from a short break; effective at 2m but has yet to prove up to this mark. Weak form in three maidens, hard to fancy though his trainer is doing well in this series.
13th	9 13th (9) (22/1 -214%) Koolio Kate	22 22/1(-214%)	(9) Koolio Kate 22/1, Showed some improvement when fourth beaten 19l in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; effective over about 2 1/4m on heavy ground; could progress now handicapping and stepping up in trip. Some encouragement from her fourth placing in a maiden at Limerick on seasonal debut.
14th	21 14th (21) (33/1 +0%) Mastermind	33 33/1(+0%)	(21) Mastermind 33/1, Did too much too soon and needed the run when down the field in a Kilbeggan handicap chase last time; returning from a break and veteran has been in poor form for some time. Both wins were for Charles O'Brien early in career, some merit in last season's chase form.
15th	20 15th (20) (12/1 +25%) Milesfromthehonk	12 12/1(+25%)	(20) Milesfromthehonk 12/1, Pulled up in a Cork handicap hurdle last time; returning from a break and yet to find suitable conditions; has shown only poor form to date. Weak form in maidens, pulled up in first handicap, in a top yard, needs transformation.
16th	11 16th (11) (40/1 -21%) Lejolicoeur Du Mou	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Lejolicoeur Du Mou 40/1, Unseated rider in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last time when beaten; usually held up; effective at 2m and handles cut; may improve for a step up in trip. No sign of worthwhile form, unseated at the last on latest after trailing throughout.
17th	19 17th (19) (7/1 +50%) Massabielle	7 7/1(+50%)	(19) Massabielle 7/1, Pulled up in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last time; visor on for the first time; returns from a short break; effective around 2 1/2m on good ground but regressive this year. Attracted some support at Punchestown only to be pulled up, perhaps unwise to rule out.
18th	17 18th (17) (20/1 -150%) Light Her Up	20 20/1(-150%)	(17) Light Her Up 20/1, Outpaced and looked in need of a stiffer test when comfortably held in a Thurles handicap hurdle last time; effective at 2m but has yet to match her bumper form and may want further. Placed in a bumper, looked in need of further when running over 2m in her first handicap.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 -100%) Promo Queen	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Promo Queen 40/1, Again well below form when down the field in a Galway handicap last time; effective 7–10f with cut; in moderate form in both codes. A former Curragh nursery winner, fit from the Flat, relatively unexposed over hurdles.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (40/1 -21%) Keaner's Boy	40 40/1(-21%)	(16) Keaner's Boy 40/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last time; returns from a short break; effective at 2m but yet to show much in bumpers or over hurdles. No sign of worthwhile form in bumpers or maiden hurdles, impossible to make a case for him.

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

Recent Punchestown runner-up MY GOOD PAL can step up a place. Despite being beaten seven lengths at the finish, the son of Mount Nelson was following up a solid effort when reaching the frame at the same circuit. With the Gavin Cromwell yard emerging from an untypically quiet spell, it would be no surprise to see this six-year-old take another step forward. A beaten favourite when second over fences at Tramore last month, Mount Shenshan has to be respected. She is reunited with Charlie Mullins, who was on board for her only previous success. Koolio Kate also holds claims in an open contest.

Not many of these are in form and MY GOOD PAL (nap) can go one better after finishing second in a 21-runner contest last time

14:50 Fairyhouse 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +43%) Carlenrig	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Carlenrig 4/1, Very promising debut when second, beaten 3l in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow; had too much to do behind the all-the-way winner and was not given a hard race. Effective at 2 1/2m and should improve for the experience, likely to get 3m. Shaped nicely behind an odds-on winner when second at Chepstow (2m4f) on rules debut.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 -71%) They Call Me Hugo	6 6/1(-71%)	(6) They Call Me Hugo 6/1, Travelled well and made a very promising debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las by 2 1/4l last time. Effective at 2 1/2m on soft ground; now with a top yard and respected up in trip and class. 2m4f Ffos Las win on rules debut looked promising; second and third have dented the form.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/10 +20%) Conman John	1.1 11/10(+20%)	(1) Conman John 11/10, Improved up in trip when winning a novice hurdle here by 3l last time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m. Looks useful, with more to come, and is the one to beat on form. 2-2 over hurdles, making most here (3m, good) last time and asserting in grand style.
4	7 4th (7) (18/1 +45%) Intosomethinggood	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Intosomethinggood 18/1, Outpaced and outclassed when well beaten in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Probably best around 2 1/2m; had been progressive until latest and looks vulnerable again at Graded level. 3-8 hurdling; tailed off in Grade 2 here latest; first crack at 3m but probably vulnerable.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 +64%) Kasino Des Mottes	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(4) Kasino Des Mottes 13/2, Needed every yard down in trip and improved for debut experience when winning a novice hurdle at Kempton by 1l last time. Trainer in form; effective from 2m5f to 3m on good ground and progressing with more to come as a stayer. Kempton 2m5f win; needs much more to overturn earlier 20l deficit here with Conman John.
6th	2 6th (2) (25/1 -25%) Big Cadillac	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Big Cadillac 25/1, Outpaced on a modest debut when beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time; second run after a wind operation. Effective over 2 1/2m and a point and bumper winner, but has plenty to find. Point/bumper wins; put in his place in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft); 3m can help.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 -67%) Reckless Spending	10 10/1(-67%)	(5) Reckless Spending 10/1, Outpaced but promising debut when 3 1/4l third in a maiden hurdle at Ascot most recently. Effective over 2 1/2m on good ground; bumper form has been franked over hurdles and he should improve for the step up in trip. 3rd of four at Ascot (2m3f) looks serious form; brings potential, including for this trip.

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

Point-to-point winner They Call Me Hugo travelled strongly to make a successful debut under Rules at Ffos Las and could have any amount of improvement to come, especially now stepping up in trip. However, it's hard to oppose CONMAN JOHN, who is two from two over timber and gave a beating to Kasino Des Mottes (fifth) at this venue in October. That earned him an official rating of 135 and if he runs to that level, he will prove hard to beat. Reckless Spending is expected to build on his third at Ascot and isn't ruled out.

While CONMAN JOHN does not have a monopoly on potential, he made much the strongest impression with his 3m win here in October.

15:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Newcastle (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +27%) Without Compromise	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Without Compromise 2/1, Scored by 3 1/2l off 67 here penultimate start; bit wide but travelled and ran to form when third last time; best at 10f, acts well on AW; can go well. Running well over C&D lately (1213); very much respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (25/1 -39%) Inappropriate	25 25/1(-39%)	(1) Inappropriate 25/1, Well below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh most recently; tongue-tie first time; effective at 10-12f on the Flat; inconsistent. Well held in last four starts including one over C&D; tongue-tie on.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 +25%) Bearwith	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Bearwith 9/1, May have needed first run in five months when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; blinkers first time; suited by 10-12f on all-weather; may come on for latest run. C&D winner; behind two of these over C&D last time; needs to step forward; blinkers on.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 -150%) Molinari	20 20/1(-150%)	(6) Molinari 20/1, Didn't get home and ran well below form when down the field in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; effective 10-12f on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Modest last time but running well over C&D prior to that; each-way claims.
5th	12 5th (12) (9/2 +55%) King Chaos	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(12) King Chaos 9/2, Below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; suited by 10-12f on all-weather; down 2lb and needs to bounce back. 0-13 in handicaps and has finished behind a few of these in the process.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -186%) Jewel Maker	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Jewel Maker 40/1, Won by a neck off 66 at Redcar in October; below form when eighth, beaten 6 1/4l off 68 last time; effective 8-10f on any surface; needs to improve. Four-time course winner and two turf wins in the autumn, but unplaced here the last twice.
7th	10 7th (10) (8/1 +11%) Golspie	8 8/1(+11%)	(10) Golspie 8/1, Bit below form when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time; suited by 10-11f and handles most going; down 2lb and could go well. 0-16 on the AW; continues to edge down the weights but still needs more.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 -50%) Blue Sky Boy	12 12/1(-50%)	(11) Blue Sky Boy 12/1, Ran to form when beaten 4l off 64 at Chelmsford last time; returning from a long layoff; effective up to 14f on all-weather; takes a big drop in trip. 0-8; makes stable debut after nine months off; may need further than this now.
9th	4 9th (4) (5/1 +9%) Light Speed	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Light Speed 5/1, Below form when beaten 8l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; effective 8-11f, needs sound surface; bounce back needed. Just 1lb above last winning mark, but isn't proving very consistent.
10th	13 10th (13) (16/1 -113%) Miners Gamble	16 16/1(-113%)	(13) Miners Gamble 16/1, Below form and ridden to get the trip when comfortably held in a handicap here last time; effective up to 10f on all-weather; respected off this mark down in trip. Off the same mark as when beaten a head over C&D in May; each-way claims.
11th	2 11th (2) (80/1 -60%) Natzor	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Natzor 80/1, Ran as though something was amiss when down the field in a handicap at Catterick most recently; off a short break; effective 10-12f, acts on any ground; in poor form under both codes. Dual C&D winner but regressive for this yard; hard to be confident.
12th	8 12th (8) (8/1 +0%) Sea Legend	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Sea Legend 8/1, Bit keen, below form when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; top course jockey; effective 10/11f, acts on GS, AW; inconsistent. 1-26; come-from-behind style makes him a hostage to fortune; risky.

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

After a brace of C&D wins, combined with a couple of placed efforts from his last four starts, WITHOUT COMPROMISE is developing into a course specialist. With this representing a drop down in class, he has a good chance of enhancing his profile. Molinari has something to find with the selection based on an encounter here last month. However, he also likes this venue and is 6lb better offer this time. Golspie and Blue Sky Boy complete the shortlist.

This can go to WITHOUT COMPROMISE who has been running consistently well over C&D lately and seems sure to run another big race.

15:05 Newcastle (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Lingfield (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) A Great Excuse	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) A Great Excuse 4/1, Fair chase debut tried in cheekpieces when fourth beaten 12l in a handicap chase at Ffos Las latest; effective 2m1f-2m4f, acts on S, GS; cheekpieces off, improvement likely. Ran well for a long way over 2m3f on chase/handicap debut; drops back in trip here.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Superstylin	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Superstylin 3/1, Scored by 6l off 87 at Worcester in September. Travelled well and ran to form, just flattening out late last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground. In good form and a leading player. Won on stable debut in September and was placed on last two outings; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +0%) Touquet	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(2) Touquet 15/2, Below form, weak finish when fourth beaten 25l in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S, G; bounce back needed. Returned to form with close/clear second over C&D last month; well below that level since.
4	1 4th (1) (11/4 +8%) Bobbi's Beauty	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Bobbi's Beauty 11/4, Won this last year; ran to form back from break last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; 12lb higher than when winning this last year. Won this race last year and returns here after good run on last month's seasonal debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 -100%) El Rojo Grande	10 10/1(-100%)	(8) El Rojo Grande 10/1, Prefer bit further than when second beaten 11l in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S, G; may need this. In pretty good form when last seen in the spring but others here have more pressing claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (15/2 -7%) Angel's Dream	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Angel's Dream 15/2, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time, returning from a long layoff. Usually held up. Effective around 2m and acts on soft ground. Ran poorly in this race 12 months ago. Off since poor run last December but won when fresh over C&D last November.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 -65%) Mega Speculator	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Mega Speculator 33/1, Unseated just before the race developed in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground. Has a bit to prove at present. Ran well until unseating rider last month but others here look much less risky.
8th	6 8th (6) (50/1 -150%) Miss Fedora	50 50/1(-150%)	(6) Miss Fedora 50/1, Below her best when pulled up in a handicap chase at Plumpton last time. Wears cheekpieces for the first time. Effective over 2m1f and acts on soft and good ground. Has a good Plumpton record but unreliable elsewhere. Out-of-form mare who needs to respond very positively to first-time cheekpieces.

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

BOBBI'S BEAUTY won last year's inaugural running and another bold bid is anticipated. A recent second at Warwick suggests she's capable of success off this sort of mark, with Freddie Keighley's 7lb allowance further helping her cause. Slow going would be a worry for Touquet, who was narrowly beaten on good ground over C&D last month, so Superstylin could prove a bigger threat on the back of recent placed efforts.

Freddie Keighley's useful 7lb claim might enable BOBBI'S BEAUTY to win this race for the second year running.

15:10 Lingfield (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:17 Doncaster (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/4 +64%) Lanesborough	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(6) Lanesborough 5/4, Improved down in grade when landing a handicap by 5l off 108 at Warwick last time. Returning from a long layoff but progressive on previous form. Effective around 2 1/2m and handles ground with some cut. Should progress further this term and holds strong claims if fit. Progressive earlier in the year; good chance if he's straight enough after his time out.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 -8%) Williethebuilder	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Williethebuilder 13/2, Returned to form when beaten 2l off 122 at Windsor last time, having had too much to do. Effective at 2m and may not stay further; looks on a good mark if building on that recent revival. Has won off a higher mark and, back at 2m, he was only 2l away at Windsor.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -122%) Bowmore	5 5/1(-122%)	(1) Bowmore 5/1, Did it readily when winning a handicap by 5l off 124 at Newbury last time; up 2lb and improving; trainer in form. Effective at 2m on good ground and progressing since being returned to hurdles and ridden positively. Up 10lb for winning so well at Newbury but he's clearly a contender.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +52%) Cormier	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) Cormier 12/1, Won by 3 1/4l off 68 at Nottingham two starts back. Made mistakes and may not have stayed when seventh beaten 32l off 121 last time. Effective at 2m; may not be quite the force of old over jumps. Recent Flat winner; faced a tough task at Haydock on his return to hurdling.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 -33%) Amancio	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Amancio 8/1, Quickened clear comfortably to win a novice hurdle at Sedgefield by 5l last time. Enjoys making the running; effective at 2m and handles any ground on the Flat. Progressive type over hurdles. 2-6 over hurdles after his Sedgefield win; not thrown in here for handicap debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -150%) Belle Le Grand	25 25/1(-150%)	(8) Belle Le Grand 25/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time when still in contention, having done plenty early. Enjoys making the running; effective at 2m on good to soft or good ground and looks on a fair mark based on novice win. Wasn't done with when falling three out on her handicap debut at Ludlow.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +0%) Washington	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Washington 6/1, Won by 3l off 128 at Chepstow two starts back. Too free and failed to find much when 11th beaten 24l off 132 last time. Effective at 2m, handles soft and good ground; current mark demands more. He is prone to off days and had another at Ascot last month, albeit in a strong race.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 +0%) Vernon Subutex	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Vernon Subutex 50/1, Keen and made too much use of when beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Perth last time but showed some improvement on recent form. Absent for a lengthy period; effective around 2 1/2m and acts on any ground though regressive previously. Won again in France 12 months ago but wouldn't be a solid option for this..
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 +10%) Malystic	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Malystic 18/1, Won by 1/2l off 129 at Kelso three runs ago. Bit below form when fifth beaten 12l off 130 last time back over hurdles. Effective at 2m and suited by good ground, though better known as a chaser and inconsistent. Didn't run well enough on his belated return to hurdles to seriously consider here.

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Bowmore has proved a lot happier since being switched back to hurdles. The seven-year-old won well at Newbury last month and is expected to be in the mix again, but a chance is taken with AMANCIO. He has progressed nicely over timber and goes into handicap company fresh from a comfortable victory at Sedgefield. Lanesborough improved in handicaps earlier in the year and has to be of interest on his return to action.

Preference is for LANESBOROUGH who progressed well last season and only came out of the Swinton Hurdle in May at the eleventh hour.

15:17 Doncaster (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Fairyhouse 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +30%) Brosna Shine	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Brosna Shine 7/2, Travelled well on debut when third, beaten 4l in a 4yo bumper at Punchestown; effective at 2m1f; improvement likely. Third on debut in the Goffs Defender Bumper; can be involved if handling the softer ground.
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 -38%) Araminta	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Araminta 22/1, 50,000 euros French Fifteen filly; half-sister to L'Eau Du Sud, high-class at 16f; top trainer. Yard has gone a bit quiet lately but well-bred sort needs a market check.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +68%) Belladaball	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) Belladaball 9/2, Elusive Pimpernel filly; half-sister to Meetingofthewaters, smart at 25f; wears a tongue-tie for the first time; top trainer. Decent pedigree and worth a market check even though yard is a bit quiet; tongue-tie.
4	10 4th (10) (13/2 +64%) Easily Distracted	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(10) Easily Distracted 13/2, Crystal Ocean filly; half-sister to Toto Too, very useful at 23f; likely to need this experience. By an emerging sire and from a family of bumper winners so is worth a market check.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 -140%) Ash Hobbs	6 6/1(-140%)	(2) Ash Hobbs 6/1, Made a highly promising debut when winning a maiden at Ballycahane by 9l; returning from a long layoff but should be in the mix for top yard on rules debut. Point winner but the runner-up is rated only 97 over hurdles; of interest on rules debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (200/1 +0%) Certosa	200 200/1(+0%)	(8) Certosa 200/1, Outpaced and made a modest effort when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Sligo last time; off a short break and may need further than 2m. Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle so is best watched on debut for a new yard.
7th	15 7th (15) (50/1 -52%) Miss Kingston	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Miss Kingston 50/1, Improved from her debut when third, beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles; still has plenty to prove over hurdles. Third in a maiden hurdle last time but had previously been well beaten in two bumpers.
8th	16 8th (16) (80/1 -60%) Myluckymaker	80 80/1(-60%)	(16) Myluckymaker 80/1, Policy Maker filly; may want further than this in time; probably best watched on debut though yard can get debut winners on the flat. Unsold for Eur4,000 as a 3yo; best watched unless attracts market support.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/2 -125%) Babyburn	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(3) Babyburn 9/2, Yard won this last year; 92,000 euros Crystal Ocean filly; half-sister to Ballyburn, top-class at 20f; top trainer; likely type. Ballyburn's sister so has to be respected on debut, more so if strong in the market.
10th	9 10th (9) (18/1 -29%) Claudel	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Claudel 18/1, 26,000 euros Doctor Dino filly; dam was smart at 11f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Is by the leading French NH sire; top rider booked so one to consider on debut.
11th	6 11th (6) (125/1 -213%) Better Be Elusive	125 125/1(-213%)	(6) Better Be Elusive 125/1, Elusive Pimpernel filly; half-sister to He's Gorgeous, fair at 20f. By a decent sire and from a solid damline but likely to be better for this run.
12th	13 12th (13) (50/1 -25%) Let's Go Forez	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Let's Go Forez 50/1, 10,000 euros breeze-up purchase by It's Gino; bred to handle cut but probably best watched. By a leading French sire; cost Eur10,000 as a 2yo; yard has had debut winners; considered.
13th	11 13th (11) (150/1 -88%) Hunskelper	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Hunskelper 150/1, Failed to build on debut when down the field in a mares' bumper at Galway; effective at 2m; related to bumper winners but struggling so far. Some promise on debut but was tailed off on return at Galway; can only be watched for now.
14th	14 14th (14) (25/1 -39%) Midnight Musical	25 25/1(-39%)	(14) Midnight Musical 25/1, Needed the run when down the field in a Listed mares' NH Flat Race at Cheltenham; effective at 2m on good ground; debut form was strong but must bounce back. Galway runner-up on gd but poor on soft last time so has questions to answer.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (10/3 +58%) Spring Elegance	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(17) Spring Elegance 10/3, Maxios filly; half-sister to Jungle Prose, smart at 24f; trainer in form. Well-bred sort is one to note so check the market on debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -75%) Beechingstoke	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Beechingstoke 28/1, Berkshire filly; half-sister to Carapaz, who was poor at 16f; yard can get debut winners in both codes. By an emerging sire (yard has done well with his progeny) and needs a market check.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (66/1 -65%) Isitraininginparis	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Isitraininginparis 66/1, Made mistakes and ran a modest race when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Navan on only start; has a lot to find. Never threatened in a maiden hurdle; should do better now and the market can tell more.

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In a race where a couple of debutants catch the eye, the each-way value could lie with the once-raced BROSNA SHINE. Nicely supported when third in the Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival, the Sonny Carey-trained daughter of No Risk At All sets a fair standard. Hailing from a smaller operation, she could easily be sent off at a backable price, despite her solid form. The Willie Mullins-trained newcomer Babyburn is an obvious contender. With plenty of bumper winners in her pedigree, the half-sister to Ballyburn is bred for the job. Point-to-point winner Ash Hobbs must also hold strong claims on her first start under Rules.

There are plenty of interesting debutants, none more so than Ballyburn's half-sister BABYBURN. She is by a good young sire and can score

15:25 Fairyhouse 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Cheltenham (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/2 +13%) Nurse Susan	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Nurse Susan 13/2, Stable has won two of the last nine renewals of this race. Never put into contention and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m but has been out of form since a layoff. Good record here and handicapper has relented. Won this race two years ago; absent 418 days and soundly beaten on all three starts since.
2	4 2nd (4) (85/40 +36%) Siog Geal	2.125 85/40(+36%)	(4) Siog Geal 85/40, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 122 at Carlisle on reappearance. Effective at around 2 1/2m and may have more to offer over 3m in time. Should come on for that latest outing and well treated on strong spring form. Won the 2m4f mares' final at Newbury and good reappearance third at Carlisle; player.
3	7 3rd (7) (13/2 +28%) Game Colours	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(7) Game Colours 13/2, Needed the run and ran well to a point when 21l third in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time. Effective at around 2m, acts on soft and good ground, and should improve for that latest outing. 2nd of 16 here (2m1f, good) in April; wind surgery before a heavy defeat four weeks ago.
4	10 4th (10) (33/1 -32%) Pismo Beach	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Pismo Beach 33/1, Travelled well but failed to find much when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Usually held up, effective around 2m4f, and acts on good to soft and good ground. Has potential from this mark but needs to bounce back. 3rd to Siog Geal at Newbury in April (better than bare result); flopped latest; 5lb wrong.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/4 -38%) Jubilee Alpha	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Jubilee Alpha 11/4, Travelled well but had too much to do after a bad error at a key stage when beaten a length off 137 at Wincanton last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, and should come on for that run. C&D win in April; 2nd to Sweet Caryline at Wincanton, with a blunder two out; good chance.
6th	8 6th (8) (11/2 -65%) Sweet Caryline	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(8) Sweet Caryline 11/2, Won a Mares' Handicap Hurdle by a length off 107 over 2m5f at Wincanton last time. Effective at 2m and just about gets 2 1/2m. Suited by decent ground and still progressing, though her revised mark looks demanding. On four-timer; keeps finding extra but move away from good ground gives her more to prove.
7th	6 7th (6) (16/1 +11%) Pretending	16 16/1(+11%)	(6) Pretending 16/1, Yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Too free and needed the run when comfortably held in a Listed Mares' Hurdle at Kempton last time. Trainer in form, effective around 2 1/2m, and current mark looks about right. Third of 16 over C&D in April was creditable, in first-time cheekpieces which return today.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 -25%) Lagoon Nebula	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Lagoon Nebula 25/1, Off a short break after finishing down the field in a handicap at The Curragh last time with no obvious excuse. Wears a hood for the first time and has a bit to find to be competitive though Irish raider did win here in the spring. Won here (2m1f, good; 28-1) in April, travelling best then having to battle to regain lead.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 -60%) Mermaids Cave	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Mermaids Cave 40/1, Stepped up in trip but may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and was progressive until that latest effort but vulnerable in this grade. Seven wins in 18 months but some heavy defeats too, including over C&D and latest outing.

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JUBILEE ALPHA was all over Sweet Caryline when making a shuddering mistake at the second-last at Wincanton last month. With a clearer round on this occasion, Paul Nicholls' C&D winner is expected to turn the tables and get her head back in front. Siog Geal has plenty of ability and produced a good effort when third at Carlisle on her return, so it would be no surprise to see her feature. Pretending is another to keep an eye on.

Fergal O'Brien's SIOG GEAL can battle her way to the win ahead of Jubilee Alpha. Lagoon Nebula could be a surprise package.

15:35 Cheltenham (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Newcastle (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/5 +4%) Up The Agenda	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(2) Up The Agenda 6/5, Quickened best with headgear removed to land a handicap by 1/2l off 68 here last time. Effective at 6f and 7f, acts on all-weather; good chance up 2lb. Had two of these behind when winning over C&D 11 days ago; 2lb higher but may win again.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +18%) Houndhill	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Houndhill 9/2, Ran to form off stiff enough mark when beaten 2l off 68 here last time; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; effective at 5/6f, acts on GF, AW; little drop in weights be helpful. Behind two of these on nursery debut over C&D 11 days ago; needs a bit more; tongue-tie on.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/2 +25%) Somebody	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(3) Somebody 5/2, Finished best when beaten 1/2l off 67 here last time. Blinkers on for the first time; stiff 6f may suit best, acts on all-weather; in good form. Runner-up in five of his ten starts, but is much the most exposed of these.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 -100%) Yorkshire Queen	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(1) Yorkshire Queen 11/2, Bit keen but produced her best run so far when beaten a neck off 68 here last time. Effective at 6f and 7f, acts on all-weather; may prove vulnerable back in novice company. Beaten a neck on nursery debut over C&D last month; up 2lb but still a player.

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UP THE AGENDA appeared to have something up his sleeve when forcing Somebody and Houndhill to settle for minor honours over C&D. He reopposes on marginally worse terms and his rivals have headgear applied in an attempt to close the gap, but Jack Morland's youngster can confirm his superiority. Yorkshire Queen can't be ruled out with any sort of confidence either.

Three met over C&D 11 days ago with UP THE AGENDA first, Somebody second and Houndhill third. The winner can score again.

15:40 Newcastle (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Newcastle (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 +0%) Noelan Star	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) Noelan Star 8/1, 18 Apr; 45,000gns Starspangledbanner gelding; half-brother to Qatar winner Necessitate, fair at 8/9f; probably best watched on debut. Stable does have 2yo winners first time; worth a market check.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/11 +39%) Alba Gu Brath	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(1) Alba Gu Brath 10/11, Knew job and game effort behind good winner when runner-up beaten 1 1/2l in a novice at Kempton only start; effective 8f, may get further, acts on AW; big, honest type, capable of better. Runner-up on Kempton debut and sire has a fine record here; much respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 -50%) Reem Rak	3 3/1(-50%)	(6) Reem Rak 3/1, Improved on modest debut when second beaten 2l in a novice here latest; trainer in form; effective at 7f, acts on AW; should do better again upped to 8f. Runner-up over 7f here three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away again.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 -17%) Lightening Lad	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(4) Lightening Lad 7/2, Made a promising debut when runner-up, beaten 1 1/4l, in a maiden here on his only start. Effective at 7f, acts on all-weather, and should improve when stepped up to 8f. Promising second over 7f here on debut three weeks ago; high on the list.
5th	3 5th (3) (66/1 -100%) Manbearpig	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Manbearpig 66/1, Ran okay after a slow break when beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time. Seemed to stay 10f, acts on all-weather, and is open to improvement. Out of the frame in both starts; looks one for handicaps.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -60%) Red House	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Red House 80/1, 23 Feb; 12,000 euros Ulysses gelding; half-brother to Moby Quick, fair at 7f; dam smart at 6f; tough enough task on debut. Already gelded and stable not known for winning 2yo newcomers.

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LIGHTENING LAD attracted market support ahead of his introduction and although it took a while for the penny to drop, he made good late headway to chase home a short-priced favourite here. The extra furlong is in his favour, although Alba Gu Brath also made a debut full of promise when runner-up to a smart prospect at Kempton and is a big threat. Reem Rak has the advantage of two runs under her belt and her last-start second to an unbeaten filly entitles her to plenty of respect.

The selection is ALBA GU BRATH who showed plenty of promise when second on his Kempton debut and whose sire has a fine record here.

16:15 Newcastle (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newcastle (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (15/2 -67%) Tiriac	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(8) Tiriac 15/2, Scored by 1 1/4l off 68 here penultimate start and ran to form when a bit keen last time. Suited by 5f and 6f on all-weather; can go well off this mark. Only made his AW debut last month, finishing first and third over C&D; each-way claims.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 0%) King's Crown	6.5 13/2(0%)	(7) King's Crown 13/2, Strong at the finish and best form since summer when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 68 here last time. Effective at 5f and 6f on all-weather; can go well up 4lb. Five wins this year including two over C&D, the latest 17 days ago; one for the shortlist.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -9%) True Promise	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) True Promise 6/1, Improved when beaten 3/4l off 75 here last time. Effective at 5f and 6f on a sound surface; respected. Three-time course winner and a close second in last three starts; shouldn't be far away.
4	6 4th (6) (9/2 +18%) Jm Jhingree	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Jm Jhingree 9/2, Back to best form in landing a handicap by 3/4l off 69 here last time; top course jockey; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on any but suited by cut; in good form, respected up 3lb. 3lb higher than for successful AW debut over C&D eight days ago; may have more to offer.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/4 +45%) Fidelius	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(1) Fidelius 11/4, Ran to form in landing a handicap by a length off 78 here last time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; suited by 5f, acts on GS, GF and AW; up 4lb but can go well. 4-10 on the AW, his latest win when making all last month; one for the shortlist.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 +22%) Lion's House	14 14/1(+22%)	(4) Lion's House 14/1, Again below form when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap here last time. Effective at 5f and 6f on a sound surface and now below his last winning mark if bouncing back. 4lb below last winning mark, but has over 6l to find with Fidelius on latest running.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +0%) D Flawless	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) D Flawless 33/1, Made too much use of and again below form when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk last time. Effective at 7f and 8f on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Has become regressive; watch market down to 5f on return from seven months off.
8th	9 8th (9) (80/1 -264%) Mersea	80 80/1(-264%)	(9) Mersea 80/1, Again below form when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time. Likes to make the running, best at 5f and acts on all-weather; may need a drop in grade. Last two starts over C&D (well behind Tiriac last time) leave plenty to be desired.
9th	2 9th (2) (4/1 +11%) Bonnie's Boy	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Bonnie's Boy 4/1, Yard won this last year; scored by 2 1/4l off 69 here penultimate start; ran to form when fourth last time; visor first time; top course trainer; effective at 5f, acts on G, GF, AW; little bit erratic but could be on the up. Won at the 14th attempt here in November, but held off this mark last time; visor on.
10th	10 10th (10) (20/1 -150%) Bonito Cavalo	20 20/1(-150%)	(10) Bonito Cavalo 20/1, Below form on ground too soft when finishing down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recently. Returning from a short break; effective 5-7f and best on all-weather but out of form since returning from a lay-off. Won six times here early last year, but has shown little since returning in July.

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BONNIE'S BOY scored over C&D before finishing well for fourth back at this venue off his revised mark. The combination of Warren Fentiman's 5lb claim along with a first-time visor gives him a strong chance of getting his head back in front. Jm Jhingree came out on top here last week when getting the better of True Promise, who was finishing second for the third race in a row, and the pair command plenty of respect. Others to note are Tiriac and Fidelius.

The vote goes to JM JHINGREE who was making his AW debut when beating True Promise over C&D eight days ago.

16:45 Newcastle (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 -78%) Alafdhal	4 4/1(-78%)	(3) Alafdhal 4/1, Well placed and strong at the finish when landing a handicap by a neck off 56 at Lingfield last time. Trainer in form, effective over 5/6f and acts on this surface; wide draw but a solid chance up 2lb. Arrives in top form, winning 2 of his last 3; mark still feasible; big chance despite draw.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 +80%) Sultan Of Oj	5.5 11/2(+80%)	(8) Sultan Of Oj 11/2, Again below form when tried in a tongue-tie and beaten 3l off 45 here last time. Effective over 5/6f but an inconsistent maiden; unproven on this surface. Not beaten far over 6f here last week; more required if he is to shed his maiden tag.
3	5 3rd (5) (40/1 -186%) Some Nightmare	40 40/1(-186%)	(5) Some Nightmare 40/1, Off the pace when beaten 3 1/2l off 59 here last time. Effective over 5/6f and acts on this surface though known as a Chepstow specialist; inconsistent performer. Uncompetitive in two runs here last month; down in the weights but others look stronger.
4	2 4th (2) (11/4 +58%) Gustav Graves	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(2) Gustav Graves 11/4, Won by 1 1/4l off 51 here three starts ago but ran below form last time. Suited by 5f and handles this surface; needs to find extra off his current mark. Multiple C&D winner; not seen to best effect here on Monday; better expected today.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 +54%) Amerjeet	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(4) Amerjeet 13/2, Produced his best run since summer when beaten 2 1/2l off 58 at Newcastle last time. Drawn wide but effective over 5/6f and acts on this surface; needs to improve. Starts out for his new stable off a lowly mark; worth a market check.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 -67%) Sir Benedict	10 10/1(-67%)	(6) Sir Benedict 10/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off 45 at Hamilton in September and ran to form when second last time. Best at 5f and acts on this surface; a veteran who needs a strong pace but respected. Many good runs in 2025, including C&D last time; a strong pace would aid his cause.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/1 -50%) Spendmore Lane	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Spendmore Lane 9/1, Ran a little below form when beaten 5l in a Kempton handicap last time but had valid excuses. Previously in good form, usually held up, effective over 5/6f and acts on this surface; better than the latest result suggests. Ten-race maiden who can fluff the start; has the ability to feature but not a solid option.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -200%) Daley T	66 66/1(-200%)	(10) Daley T 66/1, Below form when beaten 8l in a classified race at Bath last time. From a top course trainer but returning from a long absence and drawn wide; effective at 5/6f and acts on this surface; regressive since 2023. Exposed maiden who is drawn widest on his return from a 498-day absence.
9th	7 9th (7) (9/2 -29%) Secret Road	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Secret Road 9/2, Took a step backwards when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap here last time. Effective at 6/7f and acts on this surface; needs to bounce back. Looks the type his new trainer will coax back to form but there's a slight query over 5f.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -317%) Second Collection	50 50/1(-317%)	(9) Second Collection 50/1, Showed a step back in the right direction when beaten 2l off 45 at Lingfield last time. From a top course trainer, usually held up, suited by 5f and acts on this surface; generally out of form. C&D win 12 months ago; promising return from a break 11 days ago; each-way shout.

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Alafdhal looks likely to be thereabouts at the finish, having won two of his last three outings, but it might be the turn of SIR BENEDICT once again. Stella Barclay's sprinter returned to the all-weather with a slightly unlucky second over C&D, considering he was forced to wait for a gap to appear, and he gets another chance. Gustav Graves could prove the pick of the remainder.

Sir Benedict and Gustav Graves can feature but this may well be best left to the in-form ALAFDHAL (nap).

17:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle (Class 2) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (10/3 +49%) Apotheosis	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(7) Apotheosis 10/3, Again well below form when down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recently; returning from a break and has had a wind operation; effective at 7f and acts on all-weather; has a bit to prove back from a break. 4lb lower than when third of 13 behind Eldrickjones over C&D in May; worth a market check.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/8 +19%) Pocklington	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(3) Pocklington 13/8, Ran to form when beaten a short head off 96 at Doncaster last time after a short break; effective around 6f and can go well back on the all-weather if lasting the trip. Has gone down by less than a length in his last four starts; 7f looks worth exploring.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +0%) Storm Star	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) Storm Star 11/4, Well backed and improved again when landing the All-Weather Championships Mile by 1 1/4l off 95 over 8f here last time; trainer in form; effective at 8f and acts on all-weather; capable off this mark back from an absence. Record here is 13111; major player if market suggests he is ready after eight months off.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -33%) Eldrickjones	8 8/1(-33%)	(6) Eldrickjones 8/1, Strong at finish, improved in landing a handicap by a neck off 85 here last time; suited by 7f, acts on S, GF, AW; respected up 3lb. Five wins here, but has found this level a bit too warm for him in the past.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 +11%) Houquetot	16 16/1(+11%)	(1) Houquetot 16/1, Bit below form when beaten 6l in the Prix Paul de Moussac (Group 3) at Longchamp last time; effective at 7f and acts on soft and good to soft; had a wind operation before British debut and looks a type the new yard could do well with. Group 3 turf winner in France; watch market on stable/AW debut after six months off.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -80%) Midnight Lion	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Midnight Lion 18/1, Scored by 1 1/2l off 77 at Ayr in September; ran to form when fifth last time; enjoys making it; effective 7-10f, acts on S, G, AW; can be competitive again. Has won seven times here over 7f/1m2f, but will do well to dominate this field.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -79%) Doctor Khan Junior	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Doctor Khan Junior 25/1, Bit keen and probably needed the race when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; had been in good form prior and returns from a long layoff; effective at 7f and acts on all-weather; likely to need this. 5-9 on the AW but well held on his return in February and has been off again since.

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Houquetot is a fascinating contender on his first start for David O'Meara, having won a Group 3 as a juvenile in France, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the run was needed after a gelding operation. Storm Star completed a hat-trick on All-Weather Finals day here and has to be respected, despite a career-high mark, but POCKLINGTON gets the vote. He has been knocking on the door in ultra-competitive sprint handicaps and has shaped as though 7f might bring about further progression.

It may be worth siding with POCKLINGTON who likes it here (112) and who looks well worth a go over this far.

17:15 Newcastle (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 +0%) Burdett Estate	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Burdett Estate 12/1, Showed promise on debut when third, beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden here. Effective at 5f and acts on all-weather. Should improve with that experience. Some promise when 3rd of 5 over C&D on last month's debut; needs more but should improve.
2	6 2nd (6) (15/8 +32%) Cool Molly	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(6) Cool Molly 15/8, Made plenty of use of and almost saw it out when 2 1/4l third in a novice at Chelmsford last time. Effective at 5f and acts on all-weather. Goes hard in front but progressing and capable of a bit better. Placed on her last three starts, the latest over 6f nine days ago; well drawn; contender.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +0%) Havana Jag	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Havana Jag 4/1, Improved when second, beaten 2 1/2l in a novice here last time. Effective at 5/6f and handles all-weather. Has a solid chance based on latest form. Improved run by run, latterly second over C&D two weeks ago; well drawn; each-way shout.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 -22%) Arishka's Dream	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Arishka's Dream 11/2, Improved on a modest debut when second, beaten 1/2l in a maiden here last time. Has a wide draw but effective at 6f and acts on all-weather. The drop to 5f may suit. Two promising 6f runs and strong claims back at 5f despite the widest stall.
5th	8 5th (8) (66/1 -100%) In Denial	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) In Denial 66/1, Ran well until fitness gave out near the line when beaten 5 1/4l in a novice at Kempton on debut. Has a wide draw but sprint-bred and should come on for that run. 25-1 and never a threat in a 6f novice at Kempton ten days ago; bred to do better in time.
6th	10 6th (10) (20/1 -67%) Oasis Cover	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Oasis Cover 20/1, Ran to a similar level as debut when beaten 2 1/4l in a maiden here last time. Effective at 6f and acts on all-weather. The drop to 5f could suit. Ran to a modest RPR in two runs last month (6f); drop to 5f needs to spark something extra.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/4 +0%) Whizzy Dizzy	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(9) Whizzy Dizzy 11/4, Matched debut level when second, beaten a neck in a novice at Lingfield last time. Ridden by a top course jockey, effective at 5f and acts on all-weather. Has more to offer. Two promising runs in October; latest 2nd is not working out but still capable of better.
8th	4 8th (4) (33/1 -106%) Black Rock Beauty	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Black Rock Beauty 33/1, Took a small step forward on debut when beaten 3 1/2l in a maiden here last time. Effective at 6f and handles the all-weather, though further improvement is needed. Shaped quite nicely over 6f here last month but the drop in trip is a question mark.
9th	5 9th (5) (150/1 -200%) Lieutenant Sir	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Lieutenant Sir 150/1, Made a modest debut when well beaten in a novice here on only start. Has a wide draw but should prove effective at 5/6f and is open to improvement. Well beaten over C&D on recent debut and has plenty to find with Havana Jag on that run.
10th	2 10th (2) (28/1 -56%) Kameko Fever	28 28/1(-56%)	(2) Kameko Fever 28/1, 12 Feb; 31,000 euros Kameko colt; dam moderate at 6f at 2yo; good yard but tough enough task on debut. 31,000euros yearling; bred to need more of a test; stable also run Black Rock Beauty.

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WHIZZY DIZZY showed plenty of early pace over 6f at Leicester on debut, so it was no surprise when she posted a better effort dropped to the minimum trip at Lingfield last time. Beaten only a neck on that occasion, Clive Cox's filly is taken to open her account. Havana Jag has shown steady progress and placed over C&D a fortnight ago, while Cool Molly returns to 5f with a shout.

Whizzy Dizzy remains capable of better but dropping to 5f can see ARISHKA'S DREAM open his account at the third attempt.

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +38%) Heavenly Heather	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(6) Heavenly Heather 5/2, Travelled well and ran to form when beaten a neck off 78 here last time. Effective at 6/7f and suited by the all-weather surface. Respected up 2lb. Runner-up over C&D in her last two starts; up 2lb but another big effort seems likely.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 +13%) Aberama Gold	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Aberama Gold 7/1, Bit below form when beaten 5l in a handicap at Southwell last time. Suited by 6f and acts on the all-weather. Former Stewards' Cup winner who needs to bounce back. Back off the same mark as when successful at Southwell in August; shortlisted.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 -45%) Dandy Magic	8 8/1(-45%)	(8) Dandy Magic 8/1, Strong at the finish and scored with a bit in hand when landing a handicap by a neck off 70 here last time. Usually held up. Effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather. Up 4lb but can go well again. 2-3 over C&D, but will need a bit more from 4lb higher in a better race.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 -9%) Dyrholaey	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Dyrholaey 3/1, Appreciated the drop in grade when winning a good seller at Southwell by 2 1/2l last time. Effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather. Back in a handicap but holds a good chance. Made a winning return in a Southwell seller, but this will be harder back in a handicap.
5th	9 5th (9) (40/1 -122%) Brian The Snail	40 40/1(-122%)	(9) Brian The Snail 40/1, No-show after a slow start when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Carlisle last time. In good form prior and returns from a break. Effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather. Better than showed latest. Three wins here, but will need to hit the ground running to win this after 103 days off.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +17%) Tough Enough	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Tough Enough 10/1, Produced a fair run back from a break when beaten 4l off 78 here last time. Effective at 6/7f and acts on the all-weather. Could come on for the latest outing. Just over 3l behind Heavenly Heather here last time; each-way claims if building on that.
7th	5 7th (5) (15/2 -114%) Northern Spirit	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(5) Northern Spirit 15/2, Ran to form, finishing strongly after a slow start when beaten 2l off 83 at Ascot last time. Off a short break. Effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather. In decent form. Last two wins have come over 5f but no problem with the return to this trip; has won fresh.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 +25%) Mythical Phoenix	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Mythical Phoenix 12/1, Again below form when tried in a hood and beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather. Poor strike-rate and recent form has tailed off. Just 1-16 and didn't improve for the switch to the AW at Wolverhampton last month.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/1 +21%) Dorney Lake	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Dorney Lake 11/1, Again below spring best when beaten 3l off 85 at Newmarket (July) last time. Returning from a break. Effective at 6/7f. Out of sorts of late. Makes his stable debut after four months off; held in only AW start; enough to prove.

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NORTHERN SPIRIT won in this grade here over 5f in August before following up with two solid efforts in quick succession at a higher level. The handicapper dropped him 1lb for his latest fourth at Ascot in September and he makes plenty of appeal in a much easier assignment. Heavenly Heather boasts obvious claims after her recent seconds over C&D, while Dandy Magic is another to consider.

This can go to HEAVENLY HEATHER (nap) who has run really well to finish runner-up over C&D on her last two outings.

17:45 Newcastle (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +67%) Oman	4 4/1(+67%)	(1) Oman 4/1, Ran to form when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap here last time. Trained by a top course handler and effective from 8f to 12f. Acts on soft, good to firm and all-weather; chance dropping in trip. Eyecatching second here (8.6f) on penultimate run and has claims if he gets the breaks.
2	11 2nd (11) (6/1 +14%) Naughty Niall	6 6/1(+14%)	(11) Naughty Niall 6/1, Scored by a short head off 53 here on penultimate start and was a bit below form last time. Trainer in form. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on good to soft, good to firm and all-weather; chance on penultimate effort. Won here last month but he didn't really fire at Southwell last time; tongue-tie back on.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 -243%) Hawaiian King	12 12/1(-243%)	(8) Hawaiian King 12/1, Again below debut level when well beaten in a novice at Southwell latest. Ridden by a top course jockey on second run after a wind operation. Effective at 8f and acts on all-weather; needs more on handicap debut. Well held in all in three runs and needs a transformation back in trip on handicap debut.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -300%) Magic Runner	14 14/1(-300%)	(9) Magic Runner 14/1, Took keen hold and returned to form when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 57 here last time. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on sound surface; respected up 3lb. Did well to overcome trouble when scoring over C&D last time; big player again up 3lb.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 +46%) Masqool	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(3) Masqool 13/2, Bit below form when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Effective from 8f to 10f and better on all-weather; could bounce back. 11 AW wins but he's been well held in last three runs; needs to rediscover his spark.
6th	12 6th (12) (9/2 +25%) Hashtagnotions	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(12) Hashtagnotions 9/2, Scored by a length off 50 at Beverley in September and ran to form last time. Effective from 8f to 10f and acts on soft, good and all-weather; continues in good form. Improver who has record of 41312522 since August; should be in the thick of things again.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 -32%) Pessoa	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Pessoa 33/1, Bit below form when stepped up in trip and beaten 5l in a handicap here last time. Off a short break. Effective at 7f and 8f, acts on sound surface; considered if bouncing back. Course specialist but all six wins have been off lower marks over shorter trips.
8th	2 8th (2) (8/1 -33%) Rating	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Rating 8/1, Bit keen but produced best run since summer when beaten a nose then promoted to first by stewards off 60 here last time. Effective from 7f to 10f and acts on sound surface; more to come at this trip. Promoted to first in C&D handicap 12 days ago; up 4lb but she remains feasibly treated.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 +52%) Prince Ali	12 12/1(+52%)	(6) Prince Ali 12/1, Bit keen and made no show from off the pace when beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap here last time. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on all-weather; below last winning mark. On dangerous mark but he's been well held in last four runs and needs to get back on track.
10th	4 10th (4) (10/1 +9%) Ciotog	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Ciotog 10/1, Never involved and below form when well beaten in a handicap at Lingfield latest. Effective up to 10f and acts on soft and all-weather; more needed than of late. On dangerous mark but he's lost his way and needs a major revival.
11th	10 11th (10) (66/1 -65%) Verona Star	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Verona Star 66/1, Below form and found little when down the field in a handicap here most recently. From a top course trainer. Effective at 7f and 8f, acts best on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Back from lengthy absence with two heavy defeats here last month; needs big turnaround.
12th	7 12th (7) (10/1 +60%) Breakwater	10 10/1(+60%)	(7) Breakwater 10/1, Below form when tried in cheekpieces and beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Returning from a long layoff. Effective from 8f to 10f and acts on all-weather; given a chance by the handicapper. Unexposed 4yo but he has something to prove on comeback and is drawn out wide.

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Rating was awarded the race having been hampered before passing the post in second here last time. She can feature again, despite a 4lb rise, but MAGIC RUNNER needed no help from the stewards when scoring over C&D. Ruth Carr's three-year-old looks worth sticking with in her current frame of mind and can go in again. The consistent Hashtagnotions could also have a say in proceedings.

Preference is for MAGIC RUNNER who made the breakthrough with a strong-finishing success over C&D 12 days ago.

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 -33%) The Green Man	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) The Green Man 10/3, Scored by 3l off 60 here in September and made late headway when running to form last time. Usually held up, effective at 6/7f, acts on any surface, and capable of better than last time. Running well but all six wins have been at 6f and he's 0-9 over further.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 -11%) Bajan Bandit	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Bajan Bandit 10/3, Back to form when showing a good attitude to land a handicap by 1/2l off 68 here last time. The trainer is in form, he's suited by 7/8f, acts on any surface, and up just 1lb so can go well. Finally exploited his reduced mark with a narrow success over C&D 11 days ago.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 +43%) Jamaican Storm	4 4/1(+43%)	(8) Jamaican Storm 4/1, Below form up in trip when comfortably held in a handicap here last time; top course jockey; effective 7/8f, best on AW; down again in weights, needs more. Best form has come on AW but beaten 10l here last time despite going off only 4-1.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -17%) Born A Rebel	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Born A Rebel 14/1, Scored by 2l off 61 at Yarmouth three starts back but ran poorly on hurdles debut when pulled up in a maiden latest. Effective at 7-8f, acts on any surface, but her new mark asks more. Two 7f wins this summer but only sixth at Kempton before pulling up over hurdles.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +41%) Samra Star	5 5/1(+41%)	(2) Samra Star 5/1, Scored by 2l off 65 here in October; again below form last time; effective 7-9f, suited by AW; lost form of late. C&D winner in October off 3lb lower; held since, though was only 2l away three runs back.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +40%) Bobby Joe Leg	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Bobby Joe Leg 12/1, Found little and ran below form when beaten 10l in a handicap here last time. Effective at 7f and much better on the all-weather, but a bounce back is needed. Prolific AW winner but turns 12 soon and he was last to finish here 11 days ago.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 -85%) Macarone	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Macarone 12/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off 62 at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but was too keen and didn't get home last time. Effective at 5-7f and acts on the all-weather; a bounce back is needed. Won two 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton but dropped out tamely returned to 5f here last time.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 -8%) Beelzebub	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Beelzebub 7/1, The yard won this race last year. Below form when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective at 6/7f and acts on the all-weather. A bounce back is needed. Some fair efforts this year for previous yard but only eighth here on debut for this one.

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Supporters of the hat-trick seeking Macarone left empty-handed when he finished stone last over 5f here, but the step back up in trip might reward those sticking with him. Even so, it may pay to side with JAMAICAN STORM, who failed to land a blow when fifth over a mile here last month. However, now 2lb lower and dropping a furlong in trip with Paul Mulrennan back in the plate, he is worth another chance. Bajan Bandit completes the shortlist.

Having finally exploited his reduced mark here 11 days ago perhaps BAJAN BANDIT can go in again off just 1lb higher.

18:15 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +20%) Zryan	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Zryan 4/1, Better than the result suggests, not getting the best of runs when beaten 2 1/2l off 84 here last time; effective 8-9f, acts on all-weather; should be thereabouts. Two wins in France and he went close here on his penultimate run; in the mix.
2	10 2nd (10) (10/1 -43%) Phone Tag	10 10/1(-43%)	(10) Phone Tag 10/1, Showed best form to date, finishing strongly to win a handicap by 2 1/4l off 70 at Newmarket last time; ridden by a top course jockey; effective from 8-10f, acts on all-weather; respected up 5lb back on this surface. Hard to predict but he's won three of his last seven and is respected back on Tapeta.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 +13%) Brasil Power	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Brasil Power 7/2, Showed best form since summer with a good attitude in landing a handicap by a length off 82 at Kempton last time; suited by 8-10f, acts on all-weather; respected despite a 3lb rise. Five-time AW winner who scored off 3lb lower at Kempton ten days ago; big player again.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -33%) Arcadian Nights	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Arcadian Nights 16/1, Too keen and well below form when down the field in a handicap at Epsom most recently; off a short break; effective from 8-10f, best on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Struggled in last two runs and needs a major revival back on AW after another break.
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 -313%) Market House	33 33/1(-313%)	(11) Market House 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon latest; effective from 10-12f on the Flat, acts on all-weather; has had a wind operation since last run; progressive when last seen on the Flat in spring. Has lost his way over hurdles and has something to prove back on the Flat; had wind op.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 +14%) Shihoku	3 3/1(+14%)	(6) Shihoku 3/1, Produced his best run since arriving from France when beaten a head off 80 here last time; effective from 10-12f and acts on all-weather; up 2lb but can go well again. Turned things around with a near-miss here last Saturday and he's respected off 2lb higher.
7th	8 7th (8) (22/1 +12%) San Juanito	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) San Juanito 22/1, Again below his spring best when tried in a visor and down the field in a handicap at Nottingham most recently; off a short break; effective 8-10f, 9f may suit best, acts on all-weather; now back to last winning mark. Lost his way for the Crisfords and needs to turn things around for new yard.
8th	5 8th (5) (11/1 +8%) Sheriff's Court	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Sheriff's Court 11/1, Below form on ground that was too deep when beaten 10l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; trainer in form; suited by 8f and acts on all-weather; edging back down the weights. Dual turf winner but has a patchy profile and he's been well held last twice (AW/turf).
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -32%) Shahbaz	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Shahbaz 66/1, Another no-show from off the pace when down the field in a handicap at Kempton most recently; effective 10-12f, acts on all-weather; needs to bounce back. On last winning mark but he's been laboured at Kempton in both runs for current yard.
10th	9 10th (9) (15/2 -50%) Notimeforchitchat	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(9) Notimeforchitchat 15/2, Bit keen but ran to form when tried in cheekpieces and beaten 2 1/2l off 79 at Kempton last time; effective at 8f, best on all-weather; run style requires a decent pace. Triple Kempton winner and was placed there last time; possibilities on Tapeta debut.
11th	7 11th (7) (50/1 -127%) Expert Witness	50 50/1(-127%)	(7) Expert Witness 50/1, Below form when dropped in trip and beaten 7l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; returning from a break; effective around 10f and acts on all-weather; needs to regain form. Well held in last three runs and he needs to get back on track after wind surgery.

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ARCADIAN NIGHTS boasts an impressive strike-rate on the all-weather and returns to this venue for the first time since winning here in March. Only 2lb higher on this occasion, Mark Loughnane's charge could launch a strong challenge. Shihoku returned to form with a close second over a shorter trip at the track a week ago. He's not out of this, while recent Kempton winner Brasil Power is another solid option.

The vote goes to SHIHOKU, who turned things around with a near-miss here last Saturday and is a big player if he can repeat that form.

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +29%) Yaaser	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Yaaser 5/2, Travelled well and flattened out late when beaten 3l off 71 here last time. Ridden by a top course jockey and usually held up. Effective from 6f to 8f and acts on any surface. Has a chance if building on that latest effort. Ran well enough here last time to believe he could be involved.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 -80%) Lessay	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(6) Lessay 9/2, Ran to form and finished strongly to land a handicap by a neck off 64 at Wolverhampton last time. Trainer in form. Effective over 7f to 8f and acts on all-weather. Respected despite a 2lb rise. Got up late on the drop back to 7f at Wolverhampton; only 2lb higher.
3	5 3rd (5) (17/2 +15%) Just Typical	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Just Typical 17/2, Won by 3 1/4l off 62 at Redcar in September but below form and didn't find much last time. Suited by 8f, acts on all-weather, and can be quirky due to breathing issues but remains capable. Nothing good to say about his last two runs but he does run this track well.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 -13%) Brazilian Rose	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Brazilian Rose 9/1, Stopped quickly and ran below form when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap here last time. Effective from 6f to 7f and acts on all-weather. Needs to bounce back to previous form. Triple course winner; not easy to predict but continues to run well now and again.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/2 +30%) Judgment Call	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Judgment Call 7/2, Bit below his best when beaten 2 1/2l off 69 here last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective at 6f to 7f. Acts on all-weather surfaces. Needs to bounce back. Two good runs in defeat before the blindfold was removed late here 19 days ago.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -27%) Outrun The Storm	14 14/1(-27%)	(7) Outrun The Storm 14/1, Below form when the ground was too soft in a Musselburgh handicap last time. Trained by a top course handler. Effective at 7f and acts on all-weather. Inconsistent in 2025 but fairly treated. Multiple winner but has become hard to predict; three of last four runs have been modest.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 -56%) Jachin	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Jachin 25/1, Won by 2l off 59 here in September but ran well below form after a slow start last time. Visor fitted for the first time. Suited by 8f and acts on all-weather. Inconsistent performer. Course winner; wouldn't be handicapped out of it should the visor do something for him.
8th	4 8th (4) (11/2 +8%) Jesmond Dawn	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Jesmond Dawn 11/2, Scored by 4 1/4l off 58 here in November; bit below form last time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; competitive mark still. In the form of his life in November and his final race didn't go entirely to plan.

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LESSAY scored at Wolverhampton a week ago with much more in hand than the winning margin of a neck would suggest. The son of Churchill remains on a workable mark, despite a 2lb rise, and that augurs well for another bold bid. Jesmond Dawn is usually in the mix at this level and warrants respect, while Yaaser is potentially well treated compared to his winning form on the turf.

The 4yo JESMOND DAWN was going great runs until his last run here and that race didn't pan out too favourably for him.

18:45 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 -100%) Squiffy	4 4/1(-100%)	(7) Squiffy 4/1, Not without promise when 10l fourth in a novice at Southwell on debut. Effective at 8f and may find this drop in trip beneficial. Shaped with more promise than the bare figures on debut and could take a big step forward.
2	6 2nd (6) (28/1 -56%) Enternal Moonlight	28 28/1(-56%)	(6) Enternal Moonlight 28/1, Hellvelyn filly; first foal; dam fair winner from 5-7f, half-sister to a fair 12f winner Samra Star; this isn't much of a race but still hard to fancy on debut. Dam a minor 5f-7f winner (RPR 76); stable not renowned for winning newcomers; best watched.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 +27%) Al Hofzan	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(1) Al Hofzan 11/2, Improved despite a slow start when second, beaten 2l in a novice at Chelmsford last time. Effective at 7f and should progress again, though the form of that race looks weak. Promise in two 7f novice runs this autumn; needs more to win but it's not impossible.
4	2 4th (2) (6/5 +20%) Hostility	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(2) Hostility 6/5, Below form when fourth, beaten 9l in a maiden at Newcastle last time. Effective at 6/7f and the return to 7f may suit in what looks a weak contest. Form dipped last time and now 0-11 but he still holds leading form claims in this field.
5th	3 5th (3) (200/1 +0%) Optimistic	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Optimistic 200/1, Still green but improved on a poor debut when fourth, beaten 11l in a maiden here last time. Shows speed in his pedigree and seems effective at 6f but will need more now back up to 7f. Beat one rival home in two starts in October (7f, good and 6f, AW); not easily recommended.

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Hostility is proving hard to win with and was only fourth over 6f at Newcastle last time. He should have the measure of Reddeef on these terms, but it could pay to take a chance on the less-exposed AL HOFZAN. Georgina Nicholls' son of Kodiac took a step forward when finding only one too good at Chelmsford and will likely have more to offer.

Hostility sets the standard but he's had several chances and SQUIFFY, who shaped okay on debut, may be able to progress past him.

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Newcastle (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (12/1 -60%) Francesi	12 12/1(-60%)	(4) Francesi 12/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 57 at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 8/9f with all recent form on the all-weather; respected on recent efforts. Only win in 46 starts came in 2022 but has run well in both his races for this yard.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/1 -38%) Tasever	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Tasever 9/1, Ran to form and was worn down late when beaten 1 1/2l off 60 here last time; trainer in form; effective at 7/8f and best form now comes on the all-weather; much improved of late. Goes well here and bang there on his last two visits; back up 2lb but in the mix.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +60%) Alpine Sierra	4 4/1(+60%)	(5) Alpine Sierra 4/1, Below form again when not seeing his race out, beaten 3l off 58 here last time; effective 7-10f and acts on the all-weather; on a fair mark if bouncing back. Won over 1m2f here last December, last success; doesn't appear to be in the same form now.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -17%) Wyvern	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Wyvern 7/1, Strong at finish, best form since spring in landing a handicap by a length off 54 here last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; chance up 2lb. Emerged from off the pace to win over C&D recently and just 2lb higher.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 -56%) Marry The Night	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Marry The Night 7/1, Ran to form when strong at finish in landing a handicap by 1/2l off 56 at Southwell last time; suited by 8f, acts on any, likes AW; in good form at Southwell, should act here. Followed two seconds with his win at Southwell and only 3lb higher for this.
6th	7 6th (7) (17/2 +23%) Harswell Duke	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Harswell Duke 17/2, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 57 here last time; effective 7-9f and acts on the all-weather; this headgear combination has worked well the last twice. Has only won in the mud but running well enough to believe he won't be far away.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/8 +75%) Typeface	1.375 11/8(+75%)	(8) Typeface 11/8, Ran to form when second beaten 4l in a handicap here latest; usually held up; suited by 8f, acts on a sound surface; respected once again. Bumped into one well treated last time; second to Wyvern the run before.

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SECOND FIDDLE's winning run came to end when third here last month. However, this looks an easier opportunity and it would be no surprise if she resumed winning ways, with Cara Tuke looking good value for her 5lb allowance. Wyvern bounced back when successful over C&D three weeks ago. He remains of interest raised only 2lb, while Southwell scorer Marry The Night and Tasever are others to consider.

A few with chances in an open race. \bTYPEFACE\ is compiling a solid profile and the 3yo retains some upside.

19:15 Newcastle (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +63%) The Caribbean	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(5) The Caribbean 9/4, Below form, too wide when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective 6/7f, probably acts on any; better than showed latest. Not as good as he was but these conditions suit; can bounce back from quiet run last week.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +25%) Carolus Magnus	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Carolus Magnus 6/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off 58 at Musselburgh in October; below form when fifth last time; effective over 7/8f, acts on most surfaces except heavy; still has a bit to prove on all-weather. Ended losing run in October & also ran well on turf last month; caught wide here last time.
3	7 3rd (7) (20/1 -25%) Cooramook	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Cooramook 20/1, No-show from off the pace when beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; needs more. Two good runs from the front at Lingfield but less good from off the pace twice since.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 +46%) Merapi	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(2) Merapi 13/2, Didn't get home when stepped back up in trip and was beaten 7l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; trainer in form; effective over 6/7f and acts on all-weather; bit to prove at present. Hasn't built on her promising handicap debut in three runs since; now drops to Class 6.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/4 +0%) South Dakota Sioux	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(3) South Dakota Sioux 7/4, Ran to form and showed a good attitude when landing a handicap by a short head off 62 here last time; top course jockey booked; effective at 6/7f on all-weather; respected up 1lb in hat-trick bid. Four-time C&D winner; latest narrow win is working out; solid claims up just 1lb..
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -100%) Romanovich	22 22/1(-100%)	(10) Romanovich 22/1, Just about ran to form when 4 1/2l third in a handicap here on latest start; effective at 7/8f on all-weather; may benefit from a stronger pace. Two Chepstow wins this summer; fair third over C&D last time; wide draw to deal with.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 -186%) Amaysmont	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Amaysmont 40/1, No show from off the pace when beaten 4l off 63 at Chelmsford last time; effective from 6f to 8f and best on all-weather; step back up in trip may help. Four wins last year, including C&D; apprentice having his first ride; others appeal more.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 -300%) Zu Run	28 28/1(-300%)	(6) Zu Run 28/1, Again below his summer best when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap here last time; effective over 7f but hard to fancy on recent evidence. C&D winner; good mark on 2025 best but his recent efforts have been quiet; drawn wide.
9th	4 9th (4) (18/1 -50%) Fools Rush In	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Fools Rush In 18/1, Again below his spring best when well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective over 7f and suited by all-weather; needs a big bounce back. C&D winner off 5lb higher in January; well held in three runs back from a summer break.
10th	12 10th (12) (28/1 -133%) Bizarre Law	28 28/1(-133%)	(12) Bizarre Law 28/1, Again below spring best when beaten 3l off 59 here last time; effective from 7f to 10f on all-weather; on a fair mark if able to bounce back. Conditions no problem but he will need to raise his game to come out on top in this field.

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SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX arrives seeking a hat-trick after scoring at Kempton and over C&D. The form of both victories was recently boosted by the runner-up winning here so John Butler's five-year-old is taken to handle a 1lb rise. The application of a visor might see Nacho Nacho Nacho in a better light, while Amaysmont and The Caribbean head the remainder.

The Caribbean can bounce back from a modest effort last week but SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX looks the solid option in his hat-trick bid.

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 +50%) King Of Speed	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(12) King Of Speed 9/2, Bit below summer best when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time. Suited by 8–9f, handles all surfaces, and is a previous course-and-distance winner capable of going well. Conditions to suit and back to last winning mark; interesting with Billy Loughnane back on.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -40%) Pitney	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Pitney 14/1, Again finished weakly when 4 1/4l third in a handicap here most recent run; effective at 7/8f, acts on S, G and AW; may need dropping in trip. Ran okay over C&D last month but he needs more if he is to exploit his reduced mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 +42%) Bass Player	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Bass Player 7/2, Too keen and below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; top course jockey; effective at 8f, acts well on AW; edged down to fair mark, drop in trip may suit. Ended 2024 with two C&D wins; 1-1 for Rossa Ryan; dangerous mark and down in class.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -41%) First Greyed	12 12/1(-41%)	(3) First Greyed 12/1, Below form and not suited by a front-running ride when down the field in a handicap here last time. Returns from a short break and is effective from 7f to 9f on all-weather. Needs to bounce back. Tapeta hat-trick in the spring (two wins over C&D); absent since poor run here in October.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/3 +17%) Corundum	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Corundum 10/3, Late gains, ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off 64 at Yarmouth last time; trainer in form; effective from 8-10f, acts on GS, GF, AW; still a maiden but capable. 0-12 but has shown promise on AW; others still more appealing for win purposes.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +14%) City Of York	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) City Of York 12/1, Again below form when beaten 5l in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Usually held up and effective from 7–9f on all-weather. Mark looks workable if rediscovering best form. On a losing run and not been at his best at Lingfield in recent starts; dangerous mark now.
7th	4 7th (4) (13/2 -18%) Equion	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(4) Equion 13/2, Bit disappointing when fourth, beaten 6l, in a handicap at Bath latest. Trained by a top course trainer. Effective at 8f and handles any going; return to the all-weather may suit better. Yet to shine in 2025 but down in the weights and effective over C&D; not discounted.
8th	6 8th (6) (18/1 -64%) Kaaranah	18 18/1(-64%)	(6) Kaaranah 18/1, Well below form when down the field in a handicap at Kempton last time. Effective between 8f and 10f, with 9f possibly ideal. Out of sorts but acts well on all-weather. On a dangerous mark; failed to fire last time but needs a market check.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 -50%) Flatley	33 33/1(-50%)	(9) Flatley 33/1, Again well below form when down the field in a handicap here last time. Effective between 8f and 10f on all-weather. Needs to bounce back to earlier form. C&D winner off this mark in March; mixed bag since and not quite sure what to expect.
10th	11 10th (11) (40/1 -21%) Cloch Nua	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Cloch Nua 40/1, May have needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap here last time. Effective at 7f and 8f, acts best on all-weather, and should come on for the outing. Thriving early in the year but he made a low-key return from a break last month.
11th	7 11th (7) (66/1 -164%) Mooretown Lad	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Mooretown Lad 66/1, Below form back on the Flat when well beaten in a handicap at Ballinrobe latest. Usually held up and effective from 8–10f on all-weather. Needs to prove more after an absence. Ex-Irish 5yo; out of form both Flat and hurdles earlier in the year; market useful.
12th	8 12th (8) (13/2 -44%) Rainwater	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(8) Rainwater 13/2, Ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off 62 at Kempton last time; effective around 8f, acts on G, AW; can go well again. Two good AW runs after a break; should give it another good go.

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FIRST GREYED was in excellent form in the spring when making it three on the bounce and probably needed his two runs earlier in the autumn, racing too keenly on both occasions. The seven-year-old can bounce back to form at the chief expense of Equion, who was a beaten favourite at Bath when last seen but a repeat of his Nottingham effort prior would give him every chance. Rainwater completes the shortlist.

A trappy event but KING OF SPEED's latest run offered hope of a revival and he can come out on top with Billy Loughnane back on board.

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +17%) Salaria	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(1) Salaria 11/4, Improved in landing a handicap by a neck off 63 at Lingfield last time; consistent at 8-10f, acts on GS, G, AW; respected up 3lb. Made it 2-4 for current yard when scoring at Lingfield last week; respected back in trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +64%) Yehudi	5 5/1(+64%)	(7) Yehudi 5/1, No-show from off the pace when down the field in a handicap at Windsor most recently; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on all-weather; needs more to get off the mark. Ten-race maiden who struggled last time and has something to prove after another break.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +38%) Amica	5 5/1(+38%)	(8) Amica 5/1, Below form, didn't stay when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective at 8f, acts on GS, AW; drop in trip may suit. 0-8 but was runner-up at Kempton (1m) on her penultimate run; in the mix back in trip.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 -150%) Mullwarchar	20 20/1(-150%)	(3) Mullwarchar 20/1, A bit keen and below maiden level when beaten 2l off 65 here last time; effective 7-9f, acts on all-weather; dropping in trip. Unexposed gelding but he's not progressed so far and others are more convincing.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -79%) Eutropia	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Eutropia 50/1, Ran to form when beaten 5 1/4l in a claimer at Dundalk last time; off a short break; effective 7-10f, acts on all-weather; needs a bit more back in handicap company. Nine-race maiden and she needs to get back near best for new yard.
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 -400%) Darn Hot Time	20 20/1(-400%)	(2) Darn Hot Time 20/1, Made too much use of from poor draw when beaten 3l off 65 at Southwell last time; hood on for the first time; top course jockey; effective 6/7f; this step up in trip may suit. Unexposed filly but has something to prove at this new trip for new yard; hood added.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/3 +33%) Amber Honey	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Amber Honey 10/3, Scored by 2 1/2l off 57 at Southwell three starts back; ran to form up in trip last time; trainer in form; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; drop in trip may help. Has record of 22325134 since July and she looked stretched over 1m2f latest; respected.
8th	6 8th (6) (11/2 +8%) Pearly Squirrel	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(6) Pearly Squirrel 11/2, Had the run of the race and ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off 61 here last time; effective 7/8f, acts on all-weather; clearly capable off this mark. Two good runs for new yard but she needs to find something extra back up in trip.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 -33%) Vizzavona Lady	10 10/1(-33%)	(5) Vizzavona Lady 10/1, Scored by a head off 57 here three starts back; ran to form last time; effective at 7f, acts on all-weather; improving filly who is respected. Won here (7f) in October and she looks worth another try at this sort of trip; dangerous.

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Salaria won at Lingfield at the start of the month, but the drop in trip may be a cause for concern given she seemed to need every yard of the 1m2f to score. With that in mind, AMBER HONEY, who finished fourth at the same track on Monday, has every chance of gaining a third career success. She didn't seem to get home inside the final furlong and this should be more suitable. Pearly Squirrel and Amica head the remainder.

Top of the list is for the reliable AMBER HONEY, who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player back at this trip.

20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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