1 Tuesday 19th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 19th December 2023

There were 30 Races on Tuesday 19th December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Fakenham, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 19th December 2023

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

12:10 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) West Warhorse	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) West Warhorse 9/2, Brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Western Warhorse. Some promise in bumpers but could only manage seventh of 10 on last month's Huntingdon hurdle debut. Not beaten far in any of three bumpers but made low-key hurdle debut last month.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +9%) Ballyvaughan Bay	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Ballyvaughan Bay 5/1, Failed to complete in points either side off finishing ninth of 21 in a Punchestown bumper in April. Could only consider if backed on this hurdle/yard debut. Looked promising in a bumper and a point in Ireland last year; makes stable debut today.
3	6 3rd (6) (80/1 -220%) Little Talks	80 80/1(-220%)	(6) Little Talks 80/1, Runner-up only start in Irish points but no promise in 2 novice hurdles for new yard. Close second on Irish point debut but a well-beaten outsider on both hurdling starts.
4	2 4th (2) (10/11 +48%) Bennettsbridge	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(2) Bennettsbridge 10/11, Cost £43,000 after finishing placed on both completed starts in Irish points. Sets out over hurdles in a very winnable race and his yard gets lots of winners here. Placed in two Irish points in April and was bought for £43,000 in May; rules debut today.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 -78%) September Power	4 4/1(-78%)	(7) September Power 4/1, Fairly useful Flat performer at up to 2m. Well beaten over C&D on hurdle debut back in February 2022 but has been better than ever on the Flat this year and she ought to be up to making an impact in a race like this over hurdles. Well beaten over C&D on hurdle debut in 2022 but has done well on the Flat this year.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -39%) Swearer	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Swearer 25/1, Successful in a point in April 2021. Not seen again until fifth in a Ludlow novice claiming hurdle in November 2022 and absent again since. Small-field point winner; not disgraced in claiming hurdle last year; others look stronger.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 -300%) Summer Gale	40 40/1(-300%)	(3) Summer Gale 40/1, Fair form on the Flat/in bumpers but failed to replicate that form in 2 hurdles for Jessica Harrington in Ireland in the summer. Left that stable after finishing well held back on the Flat in June. Placed in an Irish bumper last year but both hurdle runs there in June were underwhelming.

LTO Selection:

The pick is SEPTEMBER POWER, who showed very little on his hurdling debut here in 2022 but has done very well on the Flat this year.

12:10 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (20/1 +0%) Twenty Twenty	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Twenty Twenty 20/1, Fairly useful chaser who failed to complete in trio of chase tries before a disappointing display when tenth at Lingfield (23.5f) 3 weeks ago. Plenty to prove at present. Missed most of last season; fell at the first on his return and has shown nothing since.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 +0%) Ya Know Yaseff	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Ya Know Yaseff 5/1, Improved fitted with blinkers, winning handicaps at Worcester/Newton Abbot (at up to 25.7f) in September. Mixed bag in trio of subsequent outings, though latest run at Lingfield probably best excused given the trip was short of her optimum. 2m4f was on the tight side last time and probably still in good form.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +25%) Head And Heart	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Head And Heart 9/2, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon in April and signed off with a good third at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft). Below par at Chepstow on return but better expected now back down in class. Fair mark and heavy ground a feasible excuse for quiet return from a break at Chepstow.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -133%) Bring The Action	7 7/1(-133%)	(5) Bring The Action 7/1, Sole success came in Wetherby handicap chase (24.2f) early in 2022 but he did show the benefit of his reappearance run over hurdles when second over fences at Doncaster (26f) 17 days ago. Claims from career-low mark. He stays well and has competitive form off higher marks.
5th	11 5th (11) (11/4 +54%) Lindisfarne	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(11) Lindisfarne 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden who has fared better in handicaps, twice a runner-up over hurdles prior to a good third over fences at Uttoxeter in October of last year. Absent since but certainly not out of things from such a low mark if ready to roll on return. Mark looks fine, but an absence since October of last year reduces his appeal.
6th	9 6th (9) (16/1 +0%) Barrowmount	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Barrowmount 16/1, Sole win came in Stratford maiden hurdle (22f) on his hurdling debut in May 2021. However, mixed bag since, well beaten back over fences at Taunton (23f) last month. Struggled in both runs over fences last winter and again at Taunton a month ago.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (14/1 -133%) My Lady Grey	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) My Lady Grey 14/1, Landed a trio of small-field chase contests last summer (at around 26f) and shaped as if needing the run on back of 14 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f) 4 weeks ago. Return to further a plus back over larger obstacles and she's worth a second look. Encouraging return over hurdles; returns to chasing over a more suitable trip.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (9/1 -29%) Delgany Monarch	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) Delgany Monarch 9/1, Only one who showed his form when landing 3-runner C&D handicap back in April and whilst he probably needed his seasonal return at Taunton 33 days ago, his present mark demands that little bit more. Beat just two rivals for sole success and was only sixth on last month's return.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (13/2 +19%) Sandy Brook	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) Sandy Brook 13/2, Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level without success over hurdles during 2021/22 campaign. Shaped as if needing the run on back of lengthy absence when eighth on chase debut at Lingfield (23.5f) 3 weeks ago and he could well be sharper here. Well beaten on recent chase debut but after a long absence and can leave that form behind.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (28/1 -75%) Ivilnoble	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Ivilnoble 28/1, Just the one win to his name over fences but shaped well when finishing runner-up 3 times during 2021/22. Jumping let him down when last seen, pulled up at Leicester (22.7f) in March of last year. Market best guide following lengthy absence. Could be well handicapped but a long absence has to temper enthusiasm..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 -100%) The Late Legend	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) The Late Legend 50/1, Ended 2021/22 campaign with success at Warwick (3m) but most disappointing last season and fared no better returning from 9 months off at aforementioned venue 6 weeks ago. Needs to leave that in his wake. Last season didn't end well and he was 66-1 when pulled up on Warwick reappearance.

LTO Selection:

An open race. MY LADY GREY is a three-time chase winner who all things considered ran a pleasing comeback race over hurdles.

12:20 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 +8%) Blue Bikini	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) Blue Bikini 6/1, Very capable when on song, gaining fourth career success at Warwick (21f) in May. First start for 6 months was disappointing at Chepstow (23.6f) in October but certainly no surprise to see her leave that behind. Three handicap wins earlier in the year; needs to bounce back from poor reappearance run.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +8%) Balkotic	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Balkotic 6/1, Ended last term in good form, scoring at Hexham/over C&D. Low-key start to the present campaign but produced one of his better efforts from an easing mark when third in a C&D handicap last month. Not out of things. C&D winner last year and decent third over C&D last time; stable in form; this tougher.
3	5 3rd (5) (20/1 -186%) Jessie Lightfoot	20 20/1(-186%)	(5) Jessie Lightfoot 20/1, Left John Groucott and returned to form when landing a 6-runner Southwell handicap a year ago. Premature exit wasn't her fault next time and shaped as if still in form when third at Market Rasen final start. Off 10 months and starts out for another new yard/returned to timber. 0-7 over hurdles but has won two handicap chases over 3m/3m2f; interesting on stable debut.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 -175%) Dragon Rock	5.5 11/2(-175%)	(1) Dragon Rock 11/2, Well held in Grade 3 company on penultimate start but quickly back on track returned to handicap company when successful over fences at Fairyhouse (24.3f) 25 days ago. Remains unexposed over hurdles and he's respected. Two wins over jumps in Ireland, the latest a 3m handicap chase; 10lb higher; interesting.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (8/13 +65%) Beachcomber	0.615385 8/13(+65%)	(3) Beachcomber 8/13, Impressive when landing second of 3 starts in bumpers and fair form when landing a Huntingdon maiden hurdle (25f) 24 days ago, well served by front running/step up in trip. Possible he can do better again now attentions switch to handicaps. Won a maiden hurdle when up to 3m1f last time; further progress likely on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

The suggestion is DRAGON ROCK who fairly bolted up in a Fairyhouse chase last time. The progressive Beachcomber should also go well.

12:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +0%) Jacks Touch	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Jacks Touch 7/2, Confirmed the promise of her chasing debut when landing mares' novices' handicap at Leicester and similar form when third at Fakenham. Respected. Scored by 5l at Leicester last month and ran well over C&D the following day.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +25%) Lincoln Lyn	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Lincoln Lyn 3/1, Did well over fences last season and entitled to come on for her return last month. Won over this C&D on New Year's Day and 1 lb lower here. Big shout. C&D winner off 1lb higher in January and made a pleasing seasonal debut last month.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -27%) Our Nel	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Our Nel 7/1, Fair form shown in bumpers and over hurdles, fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Makes chase debut (looks type to make better chaser). Respectable fourth on handicap hurdle debut; upped in trip and quickly switches to fences.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 +5%) Brandisova	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Brandisova 10/3, In good form earlier this year, landing handicaps over hurdles/fences at around 3m at Fakenham. Decent reappearance third at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) before excuses at Market Rasen 12 days ago. Headgear applied back down in trip. Dual course winner last season; didn't fire 12 days ago but cheekpieces might help today.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 -50%) Fine By Her	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Fine By Her 9/1, Bounced back to form when doubling her career tally in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Looked likely winner in void race at Worcester later that month but fitness has to be taken on trust now going chasing back from 7 months off. Dual hurdle winner; makes chasing debut after a layoff but she runs this track very well.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/1 -10%) Rosearelli	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Rosearelli 11/1, Won first 2 starts over fences for Ali Stronge early in the year but below par since, including for this yard. Ran okay over hurdles on stable debut in September but well held in a chase last month.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (15/2 -25%) River Tyne	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) River Tyne 15/2, Maiden who is often there or thereabouts, though achieved very little in filling the runner-up position for the fifth start in succession at Plumpton when last seen in April. Tongue strap on 1st time. Second in five consecutive chases towards end of last season; had wind op during break.

LTO Selection:

The suggestion is C&D winner LINCOLN LYN, who returns here after an encouraging seasonal debut and is back on a good mark.

12:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 -100%) Libberty Hunter	2.5 5/2(-100%)	(1) Libberty Hunter 5/2, £160,000 purchase following pair of bumper victories and opened account over hurdles at Chepstow in January. Likely he'd of won but for taking heavy fall 3 out on chase debut at that venue 25 days ago and he's well worth another chance. Moving as well as the winner when falling three out on chase debut at Chepstow.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/2 +64%) Filanderer	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(6) Filanderer 13/2, Warwick bumper winner who hasn't progressed over hurdles, well held in big-field Exeter handicap (16.7f) on his latest start 39 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months but he does need to settle better now sent over fences. Backward step on final hurdle run; might not be straightforward; chase debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/4 +42%) Non Stop	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(5) Non Stop 7/4, Fair Flat/hurdles winner who showed benefit of his chase debut effort when second of 8 in novice handicap company at Taunton (18f) 33 days ago, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner. Of interest dropped back in trip. Stepped up on his second chase start when runner-up at Taunton.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +54%) The Plimsoll Line	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(4) The Plimsoll Line 11/2, 2m maiden winner who ran well when runner-up at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in May. Fairly low-key efforts since however, never a threat when sixth on chase debut at Taunton (18f) last month. This should reveal more. Quiet chase debut at Taunton and that's now three below-par performances on the bounce.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/2 +10%) Forget The Way	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Forget The Way 9/2, Fair and consistent winning hurdler who produced a promising first effort over fences (jumped soundly) when second of 6 at Huntingdon (16.5f) 44 days ago. In good hands and no surprise to see him do better in this sphere. Good second on chase debut but today's softer ground might not be ideal.

LTO Selection:

Gary Moore's AGGAGIO is a really likeable dual-purpose performer who can continue to pay his way over fences.

12:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/6 +55%) Teorie	0.666667 4/6(+55%)	(7) Teorie 4/6, Fairly useful winner on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. New connections acquired him for 45,000 gns in September. Starts out over hurdles in a winnable race. 45,000gns buy after winning 1m2f maiden for Jim Bolger; interesting on jumps debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 -65%) Mandega	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Mandega 33/1, Fair Flat winner but only poor form when a remote fourth in 2 juvenile hurdles last month. Improvement will be needed. Dual Flat winner in France; well beaten on both starts hurdling; others stronger.
3	8 3rd (8) (200/1 -300%) Expert Lady	200 200/1(-300%)	(8) Expert Lady 200/1, Down the field in varied events on Flat, including handicap. Likely outsider now hurdling. Modest form at up to 7.5f in four runs on the Flat; plenty to prove on jumps debut.
4	3 4th (3) (17/2 -6%) Common Acclaim	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(3) Common Acclaim 17/2, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat. Best effort over hurdles when third over C&D 25 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again with a repeat of that form. Flat maiden; in the frame all runs over hurdles, latest a third over C&D; more needed.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/4 +45%) Climate Precedent	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(2) Climate Precedent 11/4, Fair maiden on the Flat for Michael Bell who made a solid yard/hurdling debut when second at Uttoxeter in July. Bit below that level when in the frame on his 2 outings since but this sharper test could suit him. Fair Flat maiden who has been in the frame on all starts over hurdles; each-way chance.
6th	6 6th (6) (250/1 -279%) Red Shield	250 250/1(-279%)	(6) Red Shield 250/1, Poor maiden on the Flat who has offered little in 3 starts over hurdles, finishing a distant fifth over C&D latest. Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -900%) Rose De La Jarrie	50 50/1(-900%)	(10) Rose De La Jarrie 50/1, Won over 1½m at Beaupreau on only outing on Flat for Elisabeth Allaire in France. Sold for €42,000 in September. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her on hurdle debut. 42,000 euros buy after 1m4f win in France in August; interesting on jumps/stable debut.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (125/1 -400%) Madam Florence	125 125/1(-400%)	(9) Madam Florence 125/1, Modest form in 3 outings on the Flat for Grant Tuer. Sold for 8,000 gns in October. Hurdle debut. Modest effort in three runs at up to 1m on the Flat; best watched on jumps debut.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (4/1 +33%) Hourless	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Hourless 4/1, Modest Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Hexham in June. Runner-up both hurdle starts since, caught late on having made his effort earlier than ideal on handicap debut at Stratford (18.5f) in October. Has since left Alan King. Three good runs over hurdles for Alan King; bought for £9,000; interesting on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

The Irish Flat maiden winner TEORIE can win on his first run over hurdles with Climate Precedent his most likely danger.

13:00 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Lady Berlais	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Lady Berlais 9/2, Poor form to date but did run her best race for current yard when third of 11 at Doncaster (2m, good) last month, finishing narrowly ahead of the reopposing Riccirella. Unlikely to be to far away if in similar form. Disappointed on first two stable starts but last month's Doncaster third was much better.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +0%) Lady Gwen	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Lady Gwen 5/2, Three handicap hurdle wins this season, including back-to-back successes at Taunton and Market Rasen under Kai Lenihan last month. Creditable third back at Market Rasen 12 days ago. Should make her presence felt again. Three wins this season; sound effort off this mark recently; further progress possible.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 +59%) Our Pink Lady	9 9/1(+59%)	(3) Our Pink Lady 9/1, Placed both starts over hurdles for Stuart Crawford but has yet to make an impact for current yard, including switched to handicap company at Ludlow (21f) last time. The drop back in trip needs to help her. Didn't see out 2m5f on handicap debut but ran well for a long way; not ruled out.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -56%) Caught A Vibe	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Caught A Vibe 14/1, Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points. Well held over hurdles but no shock were she to prove a different proposition in handicaps. Check the betting. Struggled in first three hurdle races but Hereford last time was much more encouraging.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (7/1 +50%) Eliza Dolittle	7 7/1(+50%)	(7) Eliza Dolittle 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third of 8 in 2m novice hurdle at Plumpton on her reappearance in October. Didn't see out 2½m when a remote third to Crem Fresh on her course handicap debut since but can fare better back at 2m. Finished tired when third over 2m4f here on handicap debut; may do better back at 2m.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/8 +37%) Crem Fresh	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(2) Crem Fresh 15/8, Hasn't stood much racing to date but returned from a break to make all over 2½m here in November and only narrowly denied at Leicester (2m) a week later. Another bold show is on the cards. Course winner on last month's seasonal debut and ran well in defeat a week later.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (22/1 +45%) Boudica Warrior	22 22/1(+45%)	(9) Boudica Warrior 22/1, Fair maiden on Flat, but she'll need to step up on what she's shown over hurdles thus far in order to play a part in the finish. Didn't run badly when midfield on handicap hurdle debut but improvement is needed here.

LTO Selection:

She may not be entirely straightforward but RICCIRELLA was given a lot to do before running on strongly for fourth on her handicap debut

13:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +14%) Lord Of Thunder	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(4) Lord Of Thunder 6/4, Left hurdles debut effort well behind when second of 9 in novice at this course (21.4f, soft, 11/2) 26 days ago. Sets the standard on that form. Highly tried on hurdling debut and then bumped into a smart prospect here a month ago.
2	8 2nd (8) (6/4 +75%) Tarras Wood	1.5 6/4(+75%)	(8) Tarras Wood 6/4, Overcame inexperience when making a winning debut in 14-runner bumper at Wetherby last year but clearly had his issues and was pulled up on hurdles debut at Warwick last month. Bumper winner; found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat on hurdling debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (50/1 +0%) Kingoftheswingerz	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Kingoftheswingerz 50/1, Related to winners but made little impact in a couple of bumpers and is likely best watched on hurdling bow. Not that competitive in his two bumpers and looks up against it on hurdling debut.
4	6 4th (6) (125/1 -25%) Pescatorius	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) Pescatorius 125/1, No show in bumpers and looks one for longer term. Makes hurdles debut. Beaten in the region of 30l in bumpers at Taunton and Exeter; no appeal for now.
5th	9 5th (9) (28/1 -75%) The Dark Edge	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) The Dark Edge 28/1, Shaped better than on debut when seventh of 13 in bumper (66/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Makes hurdles bow over longer trip but will likely need more time. Didn't run too badly in a Newbury bumper last time and he's likely to make a hurdler.
6th	10 6th (10) (200/1 -100%) Tiger Blade	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Tiger Blade 200/1, Just modest form in a pair of bumpers for Tom Weston in the spring and offered little over hurdles for current connections. Some bumper promise but has finished tailed off in his two hurdles.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (9/4 -29%) Canty Bay	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(1) Canty Bay 9/4, Promising individual who upped his game significantly when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 33 days ago, well on top finish. Should have more to offer. Well backed and showed much improved form to win a 2m3f maiden at Taunton by some 10l.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (150/1 -127%) Lindaka	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Lindaka 150/1, Showed ability in a point but there's been little to shout about under Rules so far, latest when finishing well held on return at Huntingdon last month. Pulled up or tailed off in his three hurdles and handicaps will be more like it.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -67%) Stancheski	250 250/1(-67%)	(7) Stancheski 250/1, Well beaten in bumpers and was similar story behind Canty Bay in novice at Taunton (19f, good to soft, 300/1) on hurdles bow 33 days ago. Tailed off in all four runs, latterly at odds of 300-1 in a Taunton maiden.

LTO Selection:

Canty Bay looked a nice prospect at Taunton but he has to concede 7lb to LORD OF THUNDER who ran so well here last month.

13:20 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (6/1 +0%) Kings Justice	6 6/1(+0%)	(11) Kings Justice 6/1, Back to best form, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 14 in handicap chase (18/1) over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago, going in snatches. Claims if building on that. Modest hurdler; improved on chase debut when second over C&D last time; could go well.
2	1 2nd (1) (40/1 -150%) Okavango Delta	40 40/1(-150%)	(1) Okavango Delta 40/1, Got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster 13 months ago but hasn't threatened since, including on chase debut latest. Handicap hurdle winner last term; well beaten over 2m on chase debut; improvement likely.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +33%) Empty Nest	5 5/1(+33%)	(8) Empty Nest 5/1, Found improvement when fourth of 14 in handicap chase (18/1) over C&D (good to soft) on debut over fences 25 days ago, going with enthusiasm. 1 lb lower now and should have more to offer. Improved form on chase debut when fourth over C&D; further progress likely; a possible.
4	5 4th (5) (11/2 -10%) Titanium Bullet	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(5) Titanium Bullet 11/2, Reached the frame a few times in handicap hurdles for Warren Greatrex in the spring and ran to a similar level when third on chase debut over C&D for current yard last month. One of likelier contenders. Maiden; £32,000 buy in May; good third over C&D on chase debut; should improve; chance.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 +9%) Time For A Pint	10 10/1(+9%)	(10) Time For A Pint 10/1, Irish point winner who has finished well held in all 4 starts over hurdles. May do better now sent over the larger obstacles but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Irish point winner; modest hurdler; may do better now going over fences for first time.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 -25%) Take Centre Stage	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) Take Centre Stage 5/1, Failed to build on promise of chasing bow when third of 6 in handicap at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) 21 days ago. Still early days in this discipline, though. Maiden hurdler; two good runs over fences, latest when third over 2m1f here; a possible.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 -115%) Coolmoyne	14 14/1(-115%)	(9) Coolmoyne 14/1, Consistent sort who posted another solid effort when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft, 15/2) 26 days ago. Still looking for first success, however. 0-16; fair form over fences, notably when third over 2m3f two runs back; place chance.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 -33%) Limerick Leader	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Limerick Leader 12/1, Shaped as if better for run when seventh of 14 in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) on return 25 days ago. 4 lb lower now and warrants respect. Novice hurdle winner who is 0-6 over fences, but has a chance on his best form.
9th	2 9th (2) (7/2 +13%) Star Flyer	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Star Flyer 7/2, Run creditably both starts in this sphere, latest when third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Shortlist material. 0-9; creditable third on both starts over fences and is one to consider.
10th	6 10th (6) (12/1 +33%) Blue Bear	12 12/1(+33%)	(6) Blue Bear 12/1, Offered more over hurdles at Kelso in October but couldn't build on that on handicap bow at Market Rasen since and has something to prove on chase debut. Modest form but may do better now going over fences for the first time (dam useful chaser).
11th	13 11th (13) (50/1 -52%) Brickadank	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Brickadank 50/1, Remains a maiden after 28 NH runs and makes limited appeal on back of non completion at Sedgefield last month. 3 lb out of the handicap. 0-27; has run a few fair races over fences but stiff task from 3lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

A low-grade handicap can go to TITANIUM BULLET who was a good third over C&D on his chase debut. Kings Justice is his main threat.

13:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 29f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (17/2 +29%) Gold Clermont	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(5) Gold Clermont 17/2, Landed back-to-back Plumpton handicaps in March and should have come on for last month's reappearance run over hurdles at Lingfield. Does look high enough in the weights, however. Dual 3m1f chase winner in March and made a pleasing reappearance over hurdles last month.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) Eceparti	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Eceparti 4/1, Having dropped to a career-low mark, took advantage in emphatic style when making a winning return at Chepstow (26.3f) in October. Followed up under a penalty at the same course (23.6f, heavy) 8 days later and remains well treated on old form. Back in form with two Chepstow wins this autumn; well worth a crack at today's longer trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -85%) Bretney	12 12/1(-85%)	(6) Bretney 12/1, Back to best when winning staying event at Bangor in February. Below par next 2 starts but decent return when third at Ludlow before just denied at Kelso under this rider 3 weeks ago. Respected. Won over this trip at Bangor in February and began this season with two good runs.
4	8 4th (8) (9/4 +50%) Invictus Allen	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(8) Invictus Allen 9/4, Comfortably held all 3 starts over hurdles and on chase bow but much improved fitted with this headgear when second to a subsequent winner in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Unexposed 5yo who was clear second to a next-time-out winner on latest outing; big player.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/1 +0%) Kadex	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Kadex 5/1, Won twice over hurdles in France and, though more miss than hit overall for present connections, he left his chase debut well behind when landing a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, good to soft). Went close to following up here (3m) since (let down by jumping). Went down fighting over 3m here last month and remains unexposed as a chaser; new trip.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (9/2 +36%) Le Tueur	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(7) Le Tueur 9/2, Opened chase account back from a break at Huntingdon (3m, good to soft) before following up under a penalty over C&D in March. Stepped up on comeback when third here (3m) 4 weeks ago and this reliable sort should be in the mix again. Both 3m runs here last month were respectable; now 2lb lower than for C&D win in March.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 -129%) Wake Up Early	16 16/1(-129%)	(2) Wake Up Early 16/1, Recorded third win for this yard at Sedgefield (27f) in March and ran well on his first 2 starts this season. Well held last 2 starts, however. Needs to better recent form but was placed off 4lb higher in Norfolk National here in May.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -60%) Lord Sparky	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Lord Sparky 16/1, Recorded sixth career win over fences when making all in C&D amateur rider's handicap on New Year's Day. Finished runner-up next 2 starts before shaping as if needing run at Ludlow on return. Better expected now. Best known as a Huntingdon specialist but his latest win (in January) was gained over C&D.

LTO Selection:

The one with most potential is low-mileage 5yo INVICTUS ALLEN, who moves up trip after chasing home a progressive rival last month.

13:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Wincanton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/4 -50%) Arclight	1.5 6/4(-50%)	(6) Arclight 6/4, Fairly useful on the Flat and ran to a similar level when winning her first 2 starts over hurdles. Much better over fences, however, again jumping fluently when making it 2 from 2 in this sphere in a listed contest at Exeter last time. Obvious claims. 2-2 chasing; the highest rated of these on BHA figures and gets a 4yo allowance.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -50%) Marsh Wren	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Marsh Wren 9/2, Winner of 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last term and hit the ground running over fences when landing a 9-runner handicap at Warwick on reappearance. Looks the main threat to Arclight. Gave weight and a beating to both Game On For Glory and Moviddy at Warwick.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 +58%) Moviddy	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(3) Moviddy 10/3, Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles last season and has made an encouraging start in this sphere. Might be outclassed up in grade, however. Has finished runner-up in mares' chases here won by Plenty Of Time and Marsh Wren.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 +0%) Plenty Of Time	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Plenty Of Time 12/1, Lightly-raced sort who made light off an 11-month absence for another new yard when landing 2m4f handicap chase at Wincanton in October. Well below par both starts since, however. Below par the last twice and wouldn't be the obvious answer at these weights anyway.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/2 -10%) Game On For Glory	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Game On For Glory 11/2, Solid form in bumpers scored over hurdles at Lingfield in December 2021. Understandably needed the run at Wetherby (first appearance for 2 years), then showed plenty of ability remains when runner-up on chase debut at Warwick (2½m, heavy). Open to progress in this sphere. After jumping errors she did well to get within 2l of Marsh Wren on chase debut at Warwick.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 +25%) Somespring Special	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Somespring Special 12/1, Won twice over hurdles in the spring but made an unpromising start to her chasing career when pulled up at Wincanton on return, possibly amiss (reportedly lost shoe). Others preferred. Dual hurdle winner; pulled up on chase debut; faces tough terms even if back on song.

LTO Selection:

Arclight sets the bar on these terms with her 4yo allowance but MARSH WREN is very likeable and edges preference.

13:50 Wincanton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/2 +9%) Rich Spirit	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(10) Rich Spirit 5/2, Just modest form in 2 bumpers but improved on his hurdling debut form when third at Aintree (20f, soft) in October, getting first run on the pair that beat him. Faced a stiff task up in grade at Haydock last time. Not taken lightly. Three good runs over hurdles, including a third at Aintree (2m4f); stable in form; chance.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 -80%) Mikimoto	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(8) Mikimoto 9/2, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in Hereford bumper in February. Sold out of Henry Daly's yard for £46,000 the following month and promising start in this sphere for new connections when going close on return at Warwick (21f, good) in September. Open to improvement. £46,000 buy after bumper win in February; good second on hurdles debut; one with a chance.
3	6 3rd (6) (28/1 -100%) Hawkseye View	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Hawkseye View 28/1, Opened his account in points at second attempt but looked one for later on when fifth on Rules debut at Hexham. £15,000 buy after point win in May; fair fifth on hurdles debut but this a stronger race.
4	12 4th (12) (5/6 +40%) Soldier Of Destiny	0.833333 5/6(+40%)	(12) Soldier Of Destiny 5/6, Useful chaser/fair hurdler. Ran respectably when runner-up in a Huntingdon novice (20.7f) when last seen 9 months ago. Yard continues in fine form and must enter calculations. Dual winning chaser; 2nd in two novices on last two runs over hurdles; obvious contender.
5th	13 5th (13) (15/2 +25%) Tommy Johnson	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(13) Tommy Johnson 15/2, Bred to stay well and produced a promising first effort when finding only the odds-on favourite too strong in novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f) in October. Probably found racing coming too soon when pulled up at Hexham 2 weeks later. Second at Carlisle on debut; pulled up on heavy last time; better suited by today's ground.
6th	5 6th (5) (50/1 -52%) Hang On	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Hang On 50/1, Out of a bumper winner but has looked like more of a long-term project in 2 bumpers/novice hurdles. Ordinary form in two bumpers and two novice hurdles; would be a surprise winner.
7th	1 7th (1) (150/1 -200%) Bamboo Bay	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Bamboo Bay 150/1, Ran to a fair level on his hurdles debut back in 2021 but disappointing since, including on the Flat. Unexposed over hurdles but not been in much form on Flat recently; others stronger.
8th	15 8th (15) (250/1 -400%) Hollywood Harmon	250 250/1(-400%)	(15) Hollywood Harmon 250/1, Unplaced completed starts in Irish points and looks one for low-grade handicaps a bit further down the line on early evidence under Rules. Modest form in points and over hurdles; would be a surprise winner.
9th	16 9th (16) (250/1 -150%) Moroccan Moon	250 250/1(-150%)	(16) Moroccan Moon 250/1, Looked limited in bumpers and no impact in a pair of novice hurdles. Modest form in bumpers; hasn't achieved enough over hurdles to suggest she will take this.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 -175%) Treaty Boy	33 33/1(-175%)	(14) Treaty Boy 33/1, Placed both starts in Irish points and offered a bit to work on when seventh of 18 on Wetherby hurdle debut (19.7f, soft). However, went backwards under a change of tactics at Sedgefield last time. Placed in two Irish points in 2022; well beaten over hurdles; looks more a handicap sort.
11th	9 11th (9) (100/1 -300%) Odd Venture	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) Odd Venture 100/1, Modest hurdler who was successful on the level at Musselburgh in July but below form since and improvement needed now returning to hurdling. Ex-Irish; dual Flat winner; ordinary form over hurdles; others look stronger.
12th	2 12th (2) (250/1 -279%) Conscription	250 250/1(-279%)	(2) Conscription 250/1, Runner-up in a point bumper but pulled up both tries over obstacles and offered little in a C&D novice hurdle 25 days ago. Second to a decent prospect in a point bumper on debut but disappointing over jumps since.

LTO Selection:

This can go to RICH SPIRIT who is progressive and hails from a stable in fine form at present. Soldier Of Destiny is next best.

14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -9%) For Pleasure	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) For Pleasure 3/1, Free-going front runner who was out of sorts during the summer but did stop the slide to an extent following wind op when finishing fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f) in October. Switched yards since and no surprise to see him play a part. Tongue tied. Zippy front-runner; in the doldrums over the last year but revival possible for new stable.
2	8 2nd (8) (50/1 -150%) Go Fox	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Go Fox 50/1, Capitalised on easing mark when landing handicap chase contests here/Stratford in June. However, hasn't been pulling up any trees in that sphere subsequently and passed over returned to hurdling. Dual chase winner in June but has lost his way; now back hurdling.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 -45%) Seignor Gringo	16 16/1(-45%)	(3) Seignor Gringo 16/1, Off the mark over hurdles in claimer at Argentan last November and runner-up on only start for P. Lenogue at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.9f, soft) a month later. Easy to back when pulled up on yard debut at Wincanton in October but he may well be sharper with that under his belt. Won in France last year but was pulled up when 33-1 for British debut in October.
4	2 4th (2) (8/11 +55%) Sergeant Wilson	0.727273 8/11(+55%)	(2) Sergeant Wilson 8/11, Free-goer who stepped up on his reappearance run when second at Newbury (16.3f) 6 weeks ago, faring comfortably best of the rest behind an easy winner. Ease in class rates a plus back at scene of sole career success. Respected. C&D maiden winner; creditable second in competitive Newbury handicap last month.
5th	6 5th (6) (17/2 +23%) State Of Bliss	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) State Of Bliss 17/2, Won at fourth time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner C&D maiden in June but hasn't replicated that subsequently, running no sort of race after a break at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 6 weeks ago. Others make greater appeal. Rather disappointing in handicaps since winning a modest, small-field maiden here in June.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -100%) Jimmy Boy	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Jimmy Boy 28/1, Fair maiden hurdler who has run some way below that level in a couple of starts for present yard in recent months. Visor needs to have positive effect now. Well beaten on both stable starts and now 0-11 over hurdles; new headgear today.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (17/2 -89%) Western Soldier	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(4) Western Soldier 17/2, Useful on the Flat in Germany. Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in a Plumpton novice (15.9f) in October. Proved headstrong and weakened out of things on handicap debut back there 6 weeks ago but likelihood of a good pace to aim at here should help. Well beaten after racing too freely on handicap debut but remains of strong interest.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (80/1 -700%) Seraphic	80 80/1(-700%)	(7) Seraphic 80/1, Won hurdle at Clarefontaine on final start in France in July but hasn't offered much encouragement so far on these shores. Still early days. Wide-margin winner in France in July but has struggled on first three British starts.

LTO Selection:

C&D winner SERGEANT WILSON drops in grade after a good second at Newbury last month and gets the nod.

14:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (15/2 +38%) Dartmoor Pirate	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(2) Dartmoor Pirate 15/2, Offered something to work on when seventh in a valuable bumper at Newbury on his debut in March but failed to progress when seventh at Chepstow on return. Makes hurdles debut. Only seventh in his two bumpers but both those races were won by smart horses.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/4 +42%) Pentire Head	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(9) Pentire Head 7/4, Fetched €145,000 as a 3-y-o and showed plenty of ability when placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season but failed to convince on hurdles bow at Wincanton on return. Beaten 22l here last month; bumper form entitled him to run a lot better.
3	12 3rd (12) (100/1 -52%) Storming Nelson	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Storming Nelson 100/1, Unpromising in points and given a considerate introduction to hurdling when eighth of 15 in novice at Exeter (16.7f, soft) last month. Beaten 20l+ in his completed points and nor did he show enough in a novice at Exeter.
4	10 4th (10) (10/3 +17%) Siam Park	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(10) Siam Park 10/3, In second when falling at the last in an Irish point in February. One to note in the betting now hurdling for new connections. Set to finish second before last-fence fall on Irish point debut in February.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 +10%) Mini Yeats	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Mini Yeats 18/1, Often prominent in the betting but no better than modest form in 6 starts. Six-race maiden who came up short in two ordinary handicaps in November of last year.
6th	4 6th (4) (150/1 -127%) Hawk Stone	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Hawk Stone 150/1, Down the field in bumpers at Cheltenham/Exeter. Makes hurdles debut. Shown enough to believe he has some future but can be watched on hurdling debut.
7th	16 7th (16) (33/1 -313%) Cher Tara	33 33/1(-313%)	(16) Cher Tara 33/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam (h97), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fair chaser (stayed 3m) Book of Gold. Newcomer to note for powerful yard. Nice jumping pedigree and should have a future, though longer trips will suit.
8th	15 8th (15) (3/1 -9%) By The Grace	3 3/1(-9%)	(15) By The Grace 3/1, Fair form when placed in a couple of bumpers 6 months apart and likely type switched to hurdles (from family of Champion Hurdle winners Morley Street and Granville Again). Not strong form despite finishing close up in both her bumpers.
9th	13 9th (13) (4/1 -45%) Tiny Tetley	4 4/1(-45%)	(13) Tiny Tetley 4/1, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Princess Midnight. Dam, maiden hurdler, 1½m winner on Flat out of 2m winner over jumps Setter Country. Promising third of 11 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft, 18/1) on NH debut 33 days ago, finishing well. Open to progress. Held up out the back at Taunton but stayed on encouragingly for a remote third.
10th	3 10th (3) (100/1 +0%) Dundory	100 100/1(+0%)	(3) Dundory 100/1, Fairly useful Flat winner but didn't take to hurdling on his belated first try at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Six Flat wins but at 80-1 he made a quiet start over hurdles at Ludlow.
11th	8 11th (8) (250/1 -150%) Mr Zee	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Mr Zee 250/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but well held at Hereford on hurdles bow 3 weeks ago. Flat winner but at an ordinary level; offered little on his hurdling debut at Hereford.
12th	6 12th (6) (100/1 -100%) Martalite	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Martalite 100/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding. Big price when well held in bumper/novice hurdle. Finished well down the field in a Newbury bumper and again in a Hereford novice hurdle.
13th	1 13th (1) (66/1 -560%) Bahio Boum	66 66/1(-560%)	(1) Bahio Boum 66/1, Shaped with encouragement when third of 8 in bumper at Worcester on debut but disappointed at Stratford next time. Makes hurdles debut. Close third in Worcester bumper (good) but then tailed off on the same ground at Stratford.
14th	14 14th (14) (200/1 -100%) West Hill Shadow	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) West Hill Shadow 200/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle. Beaten about 40l in his two runs, a Hereford bumper and Taunton novice.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (66/1 -164%) Stenatee	66 66/1(-164%)	(11) Stenatee 66/1, Ran out a wide-margin winner of 17f minor event at Angouleme on sole Flat outing for A. Chaille-Chaille in March 2022. However, offered little both starts over hurdles last season for this yard. Despite the fitting of a hood he's raced keenly in both his hurdles and not got home.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (125/1 -681%) Dontmesswithme	125 125/1(-681%)	(17) Dontmesswithme 125/1, Showed ability in bumpers but probably wants further than this over hurdles. Showed a bit in bumpers, though an RPR of 88 was as good as it got; probably vulnerable.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -127%) Hour Star	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Hour Star 150/1, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers last season but more one for handicaps judged on his 2 runs in this sphere in recent months. Second on bumper debut but hasn't achieved a great deal since.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (250/1 -67%) Rays Rabble	250 250/1(-67%)	(18) Rays Rabble 250/1, Well held novice/maiden hurdle. Pulled up in two hurdles two winters ago and absent since; very opposable.

LTO Selection:

This isn't a strong race and certainly weaker than the one in which PENTIRE HEAD was a tad disappointing here last month.

14:20 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 +0%) Mistral Nell	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Mistral Nell 11/2, Cheekpieces on for first time when good second of 4 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell in April. Pulled up next 2 starts but back on track with headgear omitted when again finding just one too good on return/stable debut at Fakenham (2½m, soft). Player if able to back that up here. Bumper winner who was a good second at Fakenham on stable debut last time; chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (14/1 -17%) Crimson Ruby	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Crimson Ruby 14/1, Bettered previous form when brushed aside by the useful Booster Bob (winner again since, in listed company) in a Uttoxeter novice (15.8f, heavy). Improvement needed but that's entirely possible now that she's pitched into a handicap. Unexposed; 2nd to an easy winner latest; should be suited by longer trip on handicap debut.
3	11 3rd (11) (18/1 -80%) Misty Mani	18 18/1(-80%)	(11) Misty Mani 18/1, Won 3 on the bounce in 2022 and bounced back following a strong of underwhelming efforts when going close at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) on latest start in September. Repeat of that would put her in the picture. Three good-ground wins last term; good second latest; chance unless going gets heavy.
4	13 4th (13) (18/1 +10%) Blame Rose	18 18/1(+10%)	(13) Blame Rose 18/1, Poor maiden hurdler on balance but she appeared to take a step in the right direction following a wind op when third of 13 in a 21f Kelso handicap (heavy). Mark unchanged and could have a part to play if able to build on that. 0-9 over hurdles; good 4th after a break latest (first run after a wind op); interesting.
5th	10 5th (10) (3/1 +60%) Just Jess	3 3/1(+60%)	(10) Just Jess 3/1, More miss than hit since scoring here on New Year's Day but left low-key reappearance behind when finding just one too strong at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft). Possibilities provided that this drop back in trip doesn't inconvenience her. 2-19; 1lb lower than 3m win here in January; fair run last time; stable in form; contender.
6th	8 6th (8) (5/1 +44%) Turbulent Power	5 5/1(+44%)	(8) Turbulent Power 5/1, Yet to win a race of any description following 26 career starts (Flat and hurdles) but, to her credit, she was runner-up 4 times on the bounce (3 times at this course) on the level during the spring. Well worth a second look returned to this sphere for new yard. £32,000 buy in June; best form here (Flat and jumps), including over this trip; chance.
7th	9 7th (9) (8/1 +43%) Emily Wade	8 8/1(+43%)	(9) Emily Wade 8/1, Made second handicap start a winning one at Southwell in March and placed on her next 4 outings. Wasn't disgraced off 2 lb higher at Sedgefield (21.2f, soft) last time but this drop back in trip is not an obvious plus. Southwell winner off 5lb higher in March; not at her best last twice; bit to prove.
8th	15 8th (15) (18/1 -29%) Virtuoso	18 18/1(-29%)	(15) Virtuoso 18/1, Fair winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding last year. Changed hands for 14,000 gns and well held all 4 runs over hurdles so far but this will be just her second handicap start in this sphere. Not entirely ruled out. Hasn't progressed over hurdles; needs to improve for step up in trip on second h'cap start.
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 +50%) Cailin Dearg	33 33/1(+50%)	(2) Cailin Dearg 33/1, Recorded back-to-back wins at Sedgefield in December 2021 but she offered little when returning from a lengthy absence at that course last month. Dual Sedgefield winner in 2021; lightly raced since; well beaten after long break latest.
10th	5 10th (5) (7/1 -180%) Mullins Cross	7 7/1(-180%)	(5) Mullins Cross 7/1, Ordinary strike rate but wellbeing not in question following a thoroughly decisive success in a Bangor handicap (16.7f, heavy) for amateur/conditional riders last week. Escapes a penalty and obvious claims with Brian Hughes booked. Wide-margin winner on heavy on Friday; on same mark so an obvious contender to follow up.
11th	14 11th (14) (15/2 -15%) Bean Norty	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(14) Bean Norty 15/2, Comfortably held in maiden/novice hurdles last term and again failed to threaten on handicap debut upped to 25f at Huntingdon when last seen in May. Still, she's worth another chance back down in trip for new yard here with a very able conditional in the hot-seat. £4,000 buy from Tom Lacey; modest form; stiff task back from a break on stable debut.
12th	4 12th (4) (50/1 -52%) Dazzling Dove	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Dazzling Dove 50/1, Still a maiden but made a positive start for new connections until beating only one in Fontwell handicap in April. Wouldn't be without each-way hope if able to get back on track here following an 8-month break. 0-11 over hurdles; two good runs in handicaps, one at 2m4f, early this year; a possible.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -75%) Fainche	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Fainche 28/1, Posted one of her better efforts when fourth in a 16-runner Fairyhouse handicap (23.2f, heavy) in November 2022. However, record stands at 0-19 and subsequent absence is a concern ahead of this debut for new connections. Ex-Irish; exposed 19-race maiden who is best watched on stable debut after 406-day break.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (50/1 +24%) Sawpit Samantha	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) Sawpit Samantha 50/1, Down the field in bumper/all 3 starts over hurdles and there was no improvement on last month's handicap bow at Leicester. Modest form including on handicap debut (heavy); unexposed; may do better now up in trip.

LTO Selection:

Despite the claims of Mullins Cross, it could pay to go with TURBULENT POWER (nap) who goes well here and makes her stable debut.

14:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +17%) Georges Saint	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Georges Saint 5/2, Drew a blank over hurdles for current connections but was a winning chaser in France and struck at the second attempt over fences on these shores at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) last month. 5 lb rise fair enough and should make his presence felt. Kept on gamely to repel a strong finisher at Ffos Las last month (front pair well clear).
2	6 2nd (6) (16/5 -16%) William Cody	3.2 16/5(-16%)	(6) William Cody 16/5, Did very well in his first season chasing last term, winning twice over 2½m at Huntingdon. Runner-up both starts this time round and another bold show is anticipated, for all that he's edged up to a career-high mark. Began season with two creditable seconds last month; ought to be in the mix again.
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 -300%) Yccs Portocervo	18 18/1(-300%)	(1) Yccs Portocervo 18/1, Finally took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off at Uttoxeter in May and followed up over same C&D a month later. Struggled in the Grand Sefton on return at Aintree (21f, heavy) but this is not so competitive and forecast better ground here will help. Won twice at Uttoxeter in early part of season; easily excused last month's Aintree defeat.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (40/1 -567%) Via Dolorosa	40 40/1(-567%)	(2) Via Dolorosa 40/1, Useful in France and matched that form for David Pipe when landing 3m handicap chases at Southwell and here in March 2022. Successful on second start for new yard back in France in October and latest effort at Sandown was decent but others make more appeal all the same. Won in France in October and ran okay at Sandown recently but is inconsistent nowadays.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (6/4 +67%) Scene One	1.5 6/4(+67%)	(7) Scene One 6/4, Opened hurdles account on final start of last season in a Warwick maiden and, following a 7-month break, he followed up on chase debut over C&D (soft). Only gone up 3 lb and, with the promise of better to come, he's a strong candidate. Lightly raced 7yo; clearcut C&D winner on seasonal/chase/handicap debut last month.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 +14%) Allo Allo	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Allo Allo 12/1, Won 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles (both here) last term and scored at Bangor (20.3f, good to firm) on second of his two completed starts in this sphere. However, pulled up both starts so far this season and now has a bit to prove. Dual course winner over hurdles; yet to strike form this season but not ruled out.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (18/1 -64%) Jony Max	18 18/1(-64%)	(4) Jony Max 18/1, Several creditable efforts in defeat last season and put a couple of poor efforts behind him when landing a 6-runner contest from the front here (24.2f, soft) last time. 3 lb nudge fair and while this is more demanding, he has to enter calculations given his record at this course. Won gamely from the front over 3m here last month; new mark demands a career best, though.

LTO Selection:

This can go to SCENE ONE (nap), who began his chasing career with a good C&D win and remains lightly raced.

14:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +50%) Harjo	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(4) Harjo 9/4, Irish point winner who got back on track over hurdles when fourth in a Worcester novice on return. Shaped better than the distance beaten starting out in this sphere at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft) since and likely to do better with than run under his belt now back down in trip. Point winner and there were plenty of positives to take from chase debut at Huntingdon.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/4 +7%) Pilsdon Pen	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(5) Pilsdon Pen 7/4, Three-time hurdles winner who opened his account at the second attempt over fences in a C&D handicap last month, proving 3 lengths too strong for subsequent winner Morfee. 6 lb rise could find him out in this more competitive race, though. From off the pace it was fairly convincing over C&D last month; raised 6lb.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +36%) Harlem Soul	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Harlem Soul 9/1, Successful twice in C&D handicap chases here last season but not in the same form since, well held both starts since returning to action in October. Three-time course winner on a handy mark but with some questions to answer.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -8%) Walk In The Wild	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) Walk In The Wild 7/1, Made the perfect start sent chasing last season, landing back-to-back handicaps at Lingfield in November. Should come on for his latest run at Fontwell and he's one to consider off this 3 lb lower mark. His 16l defeat at Fontwell was a bit better than it may look; now in cheekpieces.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +43%) Midnight Midge	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Midnight Midge 4/1, Hit the target 3 times last term, including over C&D, but hasn't put his best foot forward in 2 starts so far this season. Now 2 lb below last winning mark but looks vulnerable all the same. Regular here likely to come good again at some point off what's a good mark.

LTO Selection:

6yo HARJO (nap) ran a lot better on his chasing debut then a 14l defeat may suggest. This shorter trip can work in his favour.

14:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (13/2 -86%) Fanfan Du Seuil	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(4) Fanfan Du Seuil 13/2, Losing run stretches back to November 2018 but went close off reduced mark back over fences at Doncaster after 12 months off 32 days ago. Should go well again up only 2 lb. Not the force of old but went close when returned to chasing for seasonal debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 +31%) Beat The Edge	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Beat The Edge 9/2, Ungenuine (has thrown away races in latter stages more than once). Belatedly off the mark at Wetherby (15f) in March, idling markedly flat and only just holding on. Similar form since, though typically proved a horror when asked for maximum effort when third at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago. Began this season with two pretty good efforts and is now back on his winning mark.
3	9 3rd (9) (25/1 -150%) Budarri	25 25/1(-150%)	(9) Budarri 25/1, Successful twice at Musselburgh last winter and posted good placed efforts in pair of Hexham handicaps (at up to 20f) this summer. Well held both starts after 5 months off, however. On a workable mark but returned from break with two quiet runs last month.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 +84%) Dr Sanderson	2.5 5/2(+84%)	(3) Dr Sanderson 5/2, Disappointed over hurdles earlier this year and no upturn since returned to chasing, again finishing well held at Ayr (20.5f) 45 days ago. Mark continues to fall but he's hard to warm to at present. Back from break with three heavy defeats this autumn; considered only if lively in betting.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +9%) Fearless Action	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Fearless Action 5/1, Responded well to cheekpieces when opening his account in 9-runner handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, heavy), albeit shaping third best on the day, and only fifth off revised mark at Doncaster since. Not one to rely upon heavily but battled well to win in first-time cheekpieces in October.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +23%) Trapista	5 5/1(+23%)	(1) Trapista 5/1, Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere. Going through motions of late but becoming well handicapped at least. Regressive mare who is 0-10 over fences; may benefit from this drop back in trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 +64%) Gouet Des Bruyeres	12 12/1(+64%)	(8) Gouet Des Bruyeres 12/1, Three-time winner over fences but was out of form in the summer and fared little better for new yard last month. Made quite encouraging stable debut last month and has become well handicapped.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -409%) Ribeye	14 14/1(-409%)	(5) Ribeye 14/1, Made a cracking start over fences, value for extra when winning Hexham handicap in May. Did too much too soon after upping the pace mid-race at Newcastle 10 days later (good, 6/4). Often travels strongly so drop back in trip no big concern ahead of return. 2-4 over fences but has fitness to prove today and may find 2m too sharp.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 -75%) Money For Jam	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Money For Jam 28/1, Made frame sole start in points but little worthwhile form under Rules. Pulled up in first two chases and 7lb out of the weights here.

LTO Selection:

This might go to GOUET DES BRUYERES, who travelled well for a long way on his stable debut and has slipped to a tempting mark.

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 +0%) Edison Kent	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Edison Kent 8/1, Runner-up twice in this sphere at Worcester in September and his effort when third returned to fences here (24.2f, soft) last time (since undergone a wind op) was respectable. However, not for the first time he looked less than straightforward and looks vulnerable back hurdling. Consistent over hurdles/fences for this stable since September; may prefer better ground.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 +0%) Copshill Lad	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Copshill Lad 7/2, Yet to really build on the promise of his impressive bumper success but he has put in good shifts both starts since returning to action in October, latterly hitting the crossbar at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft). Claims up 2 lb on debut for new yard. Back from break with two good efforts this autumn; moves up from 2m4f today.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 -57%) William Ewart	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) William Ewart 11/2, Convincing winner in this sphere at Bangor in March and bettered previous efforts over fences when runner-up in a handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft). Sports first-time cheekpieces returned to the smaller obstacles here and this step back up in trip will be in his favour. Ran well over fences in October and reverts to hurdling on a workable mark; cheekpieces on.
4	7 4th (7) (13/2 -8%) Tiny Tantrum	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(7) Tiny Tantrum 13/2, Off the mark in a 2¾m Stratford handicap hurdle in the mud when last seen in April. Still favourably weighted after a 3 lb rise and could have a say in the finish if fully tuned-up for this assignment. Opened account at Stratford in April; not seen since but runs this track well.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +50%) Hillfinch	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Hillfinch 5/1, Won mares' handicap at Huntingdon in March but she's failed to fire both starts so far this season and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking a return to form. Ran okay on seasonal debut but dropped out very quickly on latest outing.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (4/1 +33%) Beaufort West	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Beaufort West 4/1, Has slipped to a very attractive mark, now some 17 lb below the mark of his latest success at Uttoxeter in March 2022. Still, he hasn't shown enough in 2 starts since returning from a break to suggest that he's about to take advantage of the handicapper's mercy. Latest run was a small step back in the right direction; Sean Bowen is a good booking.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (11/2 +73%) Rolling River	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(8) Rolling River 11/2, Fair bumper winner but hasn't got close to that level over hurdles thus far and looks set for another struggle. Placed over 2m4f here on handicap debut in March; ran poorly on seasonal reappearance.

LTO Selection:

Preference is for COPSHILL LAD, who moves up in trip after a good effort in defeat at Plumpton last month.

15:10 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 -150%) Lowry's Bar	2.5 5/2(-150%)	(1) Lowry's Bar 5/2, Irish point winner who made a successful start to his hurdle career over C&D in October. Followed up with minimum of fuss at Chepstow and likely has more to offer now sent handicapping. 2-2 under rules, with the first win gained over C&D; commands respect on handicap debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +30%) Javert Allen	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Javert Allen 7/4, Made a successful debut at Bangor over a year ago and built on that when second to a useful type at Ludlow in January. Shaped well when second on handicap bow there (15.8f, soft) on return and very much one to be interested in. Clear second to a next-time-out winner on seasonal/handicap debut; remains unexposed.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +68%) Out Of Focus	3.5 7/2(+68%)	(5) Out Of Focus 7/2, Back on track when good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 4/1) 7 days ago. Races off same mark here and ought to give another good account. Second off today's mark on handicap debut at Ffos Las a week ago; enters calculations.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 +36%) Skycutter	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(3) Skycutter 9/2, Ran near best form, on debut for Dan Skelton, when last of 2 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Respected. Very useful Flat-racer who could still have untapped potential over hurdles.
5th	2 5th (2) (22/1 -193%) Legionar	22 22/1(-193%)	(2) Legionar 22/1, Found imrovement when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 14 months ago. Not seen since, however, and market may prove best guide to claims on return. Not seen since easily winning Sedgefield novice 15 months ago but remains unexposed.

LTO Selection:

Clear of the others when second to a rejuvenated rival on his handicap debut in October, JAVERT ALLEN gets the vote.

15:20 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (9/1 -20%) Wilful	9 9/1(-20%)	(11) Wilful 9/1, Cost €105,000 as a 3-y-o. 5/1, too free when fading into a well-held fourth on his Stratford debut in October. Has the potential for improvement if settling better this time. Dropped away late on at Stratford on debut; bred to leave that behind him in time.
2	12 2nd (12) (10/3 +58%) Largy Force	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(12) Largy Force 10/3, £85,000 after winning his sole start in April 2022. It's taken a while for new connections to get her to the track but she still needs keeping a close eye on in the market. Form of point win advertised but makes rules debut after a 612-day absence; check betting.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/4 +39%) Tigga Time	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(10) Tigga Time 11/4, £30,000 buy after making a successful sole start in points in April. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him on Rules debut. Has a hood and eyeshields fitted. Point winner in April; withdrawn before last week's intended debut but was only 5-2.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 -57%) Chantilly Moon	11 11/1(-57%)	(1) Chantilly Moon 11/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Brother to Mon Cher Ami, and half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser in France Turfiste. Has had wind surgery. One to note on debut with Brian Hughes up. Related to two winning jumpers in France out of a winning French hurdler; betting to guide.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/5 +29%) Strong Foundations	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(9) Strong Foundations 16/5, Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Promising first effort under Rules when fourth of 15 at Cheltenham in October. Tongue tie worn on that occasion retained. Should go well. Promising fourth at Cheltenham on rules debut; more to come and one of the likelier types.
6th	3 6th (3) (200/1 -300%) Foster's Fortune	200 200/1(-300%)	(3) Foster's Fortune 200/1, 50/1, eleventh of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good, 50/1) on debut 45 days ago, not ideally placed. Never dangerous but did hint at ability on debut; others appeal more today.
7th	13 7th (13) (80/1 -400%) Lily Baloo	80 80/1(-400%)	(13) Lily Baloo 80/1, Cityscape filly. Dam (c113/h105), 21f-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Betty Baloo. One of 2 runners from the stable. Bred to make a useful jumper but perhaps one for further down the line.
8th	4 8th (4) (28/1 -367%) Independent Jimmy	28 28/1(-367%)	(4) Independent Jimmy 28/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Harambe and fair hurdler/chaser Diamond Rock. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Stable also runs Lubenham Dream. Betting should guide. Half-brother to four winners, notably Harambe (RPR 131 in bumpers); interesting newcomer.
9th	8 9th (8) (7/1 -75%) Springs A Girl	7 7/1(-75%)	(8) Springs A Girl 7/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt at Listowel in September. Found a Cheltenham listed event too much to handle on last month's stable debut but should make her presence felt back in calmer waters. Won on debut in Ireland; tough task on stable debut latest; contender back down in grade.
10th	5 10th (5) (18/1 -29%) Lubenham Dream	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Lubenham Dream 18/1, Doyen gelding. Dam, ran once in points, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Hansupfordetroit. One of 2 newcomers from his respected stable and the betting should help to separate them. First foal of a mare who was unplaced in a point; one of two newcomers for the stable.
11th	7 11th (7) (100/1 -525%) Rooibos	100 100/1(-525%)	(7) Rooibos 100/1, Mondialiste gelding. Dam 7f-1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Stable 2-27 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Dam was a useful Flat handicapper but she's produced little of note so far.

LTO Selection:

Tigga Time and Springs A Girl are of interest but STRONG FOUNDATIONS is taken to build on his promising Cheltenham fourth.

15:30 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (14/1 -40%) I'm On My Way	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) I'm On My Way 14/1, Well held in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement. One good Irish point run; tilting at windmills in 2 recent runs; much more realistic here.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +55%) Cast's Tasha	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(2) Cast's Tasha 6/4, Back from break when good third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 39 days ago, travelling best. Remains fairly treated and is one for shortlist. Off the mark over 2m3f in April and good 3rd in higher grade on latest after break; solid.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +27%) Ede'Iffs Rock	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Ede'Iffs Rock 4/1, Run creditably both starts this term. latest when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft, 5/1) 19 days ago. 3 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Consistent; stayed 2m3f latest but up 3lb and will do well to defy joint-top weight.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -167%) Mairis Icon	20 20/1(-167%)	(4) Mairis Icon 20/1, Has been brought along steadily over hurdles and arrives on back of a solid return in novice over a shorter trip here last month. Must enter calculations on handicap debut. Promise in qualifying runs and bred to be suited by step up in trip on handicap debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 +0%) Sallyann	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Sallyann 33/1, Dispayed ability in bumpers/maiden hurdles but failed to complete in handicaps on last three outings. Needs to get back on track after a 9-month absence. Showed ability in bumpers but minor hurdle form and pulled up in both 2m3f handicaps.
6th	11 6th (11) (10/1 +17%) Damask	10 10/1(+17%)	(11) Damask 10/1, Poor form over hurdles, well held again in Leicester handicap last month. Makes limited appeal. Not yet looked well treated in 3 handicaps at up to 2m5f; another difficult task today.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 +18%) Delgany Dreamer	9 9/1(+18%)	(6) Delgany Dreamer 9/1, Showed ability last term but proved something of a let-down on return/handicap debut at Chepstow (16f, soft) 49 days ago. Hood now tried for first time. Promising 4th over 2m3f in April; nursed home on handicap debut and now has hood fitted.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 -100%) Poet's Reflection	18 18/1(-100%)	(9) Poet's Reflection 18/1, Just 1 win from 21 NH runs and not seen since pulled up in handicap chase at Stratford in May. Likely best watched back hurdling. Hurdle winner in 2021; pulled up over fences in May; hurdle mark doesn't jump off the page.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (13/2 -8%) My Lady Phoenix	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) My Lady Phoenix 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden who posted best effort over timber when second of 7 in novice (18/1) at Chepstow (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Upped in trip for handicap debut and may have more to give yet. Promising 3rd over 1m7f here in April; better for recent return from break; handicap debut.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (16/1 -357%) Miss Fedora	16 16/1(-357%)	(5) Miss Fedora 16/1, Belatedly off the mark when taking 7-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 30 days ago. This looks tougher but she warrants respect. Always going well when cosy 2m3f winner latest (heavy); up 5lb; has more to come.
7	7 \|RR\| (7) (80/1 -264%) Gardons La	80 80/1(-264%)	(7) Gardons La 80/1, Just a modicum of promise in 2 starts in France and has showed little for current connections. Had wind operation. Needs major improvement on her two handicap starts but had wind surgery since last seen.

LTO Selection:

Former Irish pointer I'M ON MY WAY has had impossible tasks in her two recent starts and now goes handicapping off a rock-bottom mark.

15:50 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9.5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +14%) Queen Of Ipanema	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Queen Of Ipanema 3/1, C&D winner. Back from 8 months off when fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Entitled to build on that. Prolific on the AW last winter and should be all the better for recent return; respected.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +20%) Alazwar	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Alazwar 2/1, Course winner. 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Ascot (7f, good) 74 days ago. Effective over this longer trip and is one for shortlist. 2-2 around here and does stay this far; respected if ready to go after 74 days off.
3	8 3rd (8) (150/1 -650%) Champagne City	150 150/1(-650%)	(8) Champagne City 150/1, 8/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, soft). Off 116 days. Significantly down in trip. Others more appealing. 2lb below last winning mark, but will likely find this trip far too sharp.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 +23%) Arcadian Nights	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(4) Arcadian Nights 17/2, 4-time course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. 1lb higher than when gaining his second C&D success in April; one to be interested in.
5th	7 5th (7) (80/1 -789%) Simiyann	80 80/1(-789%)	(7) Simiyann 80/1, Blinkered for 1st time, third of 9 in maiden at Lyon Parilly (10.9f, good, 29/10). Off 176 days. First run for yard after leaving Francis-Henri Graffard. Makes handicap debut. More needed. 0-4 and makes his stable/AW debut after six months off; watch market.
6th	11 6th (11) (28/1 +15%) Charlie's Yard	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Charlie's Yard 28/1, Third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 18/1) 8 days ago. Up against it from 8 lb out of the weights. Ran with credit last time, but will do well to win this from 8lb out of the weights.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -100%) Verona Star	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Verona Star 40/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 15/2) 60 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson. Needs a couple of these to falter. Modest the last twice and makes his debut for his new yard; worth a market check.
8th	3 8th (3) (4/1 +60%) Precision Storm	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) Precision Storm 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. 28/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 24 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Triple C&D winner but not at his best in his last three starts; needs to get back on track.
9th	9 9th (9) (15/2 -88%) Outrace	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(9) Outrace 15/2, Consistent sort who posted another good effort when close second of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 10 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is likely to go well again. Runner-up in his last three starts; up another 1lb but likely to run his race again.
10th	6 10th (6) (25/1 -25%) Abu Royal	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Abu Royal 25/1, First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this course (12.2f) 26 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Disappointing in three handicaps including on stable debut here; probably best watched.
11th	5 11th (5) (11/1 -214%) Escarpment	11 11/1(-214%)	(5) Escarpment 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form sixth of 12 in maiden (7/1) at Chepstow (10f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. Worth monitoring in market on debut for Michael Appleby. 0-5 and makes his stable/AW debut after 200 days off; market may be revealing.

LTO Selection:

The vote goes to four-time course winner ARCADIAN NIGHTS who hasn't enjoyed the smoothest of passages on his last two visits here.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (3/1 +0%) Ghostlore	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) Ghostlore 3/1, €260,000 Frankel colt. Half-brother to very smart winner up to 1m Duke of Hazzard and 1m winner Vega Star. Wears hood. Respected newcomer. Plenty to like on breeding and stable often gets them ready first time; hood on.
1	1 1st (1) (8/11 +9%) Arabian Tribe	0.727273 8/11(+9%)	(1) Arabian Tribe 8/11, 750,000 gns Dubawi colt. Brother to smart winner up to 1m Noble Dynasty and half-brother to 3 winners, including high-class winner up to 1½m Barney Roy. Makes obvious paper appeal. Beautifully bred and makes plenty of appeal on debut, especially if market positive.
2	9 2nd (9) (2/1 +56%) Sunny Street	2 2/1(+56%)	(9) Sunny Street 2/1, Fair form when reaching the frame in 7f novices at Kempton and this venue in recent months. Should be in the shake-up if as effective over this longer trip. Similar level of form to make the frame in first two starts; one of the likelier winners.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +50%) Bur Dubai	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Bur Dubai 4/1, Fair form in 2 outings over 1m on AW for Alice Haynes last month. Likely to be in the shake-up on first outing for a new stable. Showed ability in both starts for Alice Haynes last month; can make an impact.
4	7 4th (7) (66/1 -100%) Scrum	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Scrum 66/1, 150/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Kempton (1m) on debut 34 days ago. Beat one home on last month's Kempton debut; bred to be better than that.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 -100%) Trois Blancs	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Trois Blancs 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 8 in novice at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 18/1), slowly away. Off 128 days. Up in trip. Best watched. Out of the frame in two starts on turf in the summer; needs to step up but that's possible.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -317%) Candle Wax	50 50/1(-317%)	(3) Candle Wax 50/1, Twice-raced colt. 9/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Southwell (1m) 12 days ago. From a top stable but looks more one for handicaps after this. Needs to improve plenty on his first two efforts in order to play a part.
7th	5 7th (5) (200/1 -100%) I Am The Fox	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) I Am The Fox 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 300/1, last of 11 in maiden at this course (6f) 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Outsider. Last in two starts over 6f in October, including here..
8th	6 8th (6) (150/1 -50%) Profitman	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Profitman 150/1, 100/1, last of 11 in novice at Kempton (1m) on debut 13 days ago. Tailed-off last of 11 on his Kempton debut 13 days ago.

LTO Selection:

Preference is for the newcomer ARABIAN TRIBE who numbers the four-time Group 1 winner Barney Roy amongst his siblings.

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 -33%) White Mist	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) White Mist 12/1, 11/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Visor on for 1st time. 0-15 but shapes as though she can win one of these; headgear now added; each-way shout.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +82%) Sisters In The Sky	4.5 9/2(+82%)	(5) Sisters In The Sky 9/2, Fifth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (7f) 6 days ago. Last week's Kempton 5th (7f) was more encouraging; still looks vulnerable from wide draw.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 +56%) Red Walls	11 11/1(+56%)	(9) Red Walls 11/1, Course winner who wasn't disgraced when 3 lengths seventh of 11 to Lynwood Lad in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 36 days ago. Second over C&D in October but held twice since and would be more appealing back at 5f.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 -33%) Peachey Carnehan	10 10/1(-33%)	(7) Peachey Carnehan 10/1, 4-time C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, 6½ lengths tenth of 11 to Lynwood Lad in handicap at this C&D 36 days ago, left poorly placed. Not ruled out. Four-time C&D winner; behind Lynwood Lad the last twice; shouldn't be far away.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 -71%) Revolucion	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) Revolucion 3/1, 4/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago by 1¾ lengths from My Boy Jack. Of obvious interest under a penalty. Came from off the pace to win decisively over C&D last week; 4lb higher now; considered.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/2 -22%) My Boy Jack	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) My Boy Jack 11/2, C&D winner who confirmed his return to form when 1¾ lengths second of 12 to Revolucion in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, no match for winner. Conditions to suit and he comes here in form; should be involved once more.
7th	6 7th (6) (5/1 -25%) Lynwood Lad	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Lynwood Lad 5/1, Defied a 1 lb rise for Kempton when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 36 days ago. Must respected in hat-trick bid. Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Kempton and C&D; still feasibly weighted; solid claims.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/1 -27%) Lil Wade	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Lil Wade 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this course (5.1f) 9 days ago. Should be suited by a return to 6f and is less exposed than the rest. Looks ready for the return to 6f and current mark looks manageable; contender.
9th	2 9th (2) (25/1 +0%) Beauzon	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Beauzon 25/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 40/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Out of sorts at present. Yet to fire for this yard but on dangerous mark as a result; drawn wide but check market.
10th	11 10th (11) (150/1 -355%) Alya's Gold Award	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Alya's Gold Award 150/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 50/1, last of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 80 days ago, very slowly away. 22-race maiden; often slowly away and completely blew the start latest; risky.
11th	10 11th (10) (25/1 +0%) Ma Famille	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Ma Famille 25/1, Sixth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 36 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Poor form in handicaps but J Fahy replaces a 7lb claimer and headgear is now tried.

LTO Selection:

White Mist shouldn't have any excuses today but perhaps the unexposed LIL WADE can take a step forward over the extra furlong.

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

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 -56%) Kitbag	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(2) Kitbag 7/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time and expected to be bang there. Comes here on the back of a good 2nd; new headgear tried; effective over C&D; wide draw.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -33%) Kangaroo	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Kangaroo 12/1, 50/1, third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to raise his game another notch. 0-12 and latest Chelmsford third was a never dangerous one; others look stronger.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 -20%) Mc's Wag	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Mc's Wag 9/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Can make her presence felt off the same mark. Ran well at Catterick (5f, heavy) in October; not quite so good over C&D latest; unexposed.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -10%) Miss Calculation	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Miss Calculation 11/1, Course winner. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 15 days ago, never nearer. Needs a couple of these to falter. On a dangerous mark but may need more of a test than this sharp 6f.
5th	9 5th (9) (15/2 +77%) Banana	7.5 15/2(+77%)	(9) Banana 15/2, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Eighth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Readily passed over. Exposed maiden who hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 -56%) Show Compassion	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Show Compassion 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 32 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Two C&D wins since July; possible excuse last time; no surprise to see her involved.
7th	10 7th (10) (25/1 +38%) Liberty Bay	25 25/1(+38%)	(10) Liberty Bay 25/1, Twenty-seven runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 41 days ago, doing too much too soon. Looks set for another struggle. Capable of going well at this level; went off too fast latest; well drawn; lively outsider.
8th	4 8th (4) (2/1 +43%) Higher Law	2 2/1(+43%)	(4) Higher Law 2/1, Good third of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 25 days ago. Remains on an attractive mark and should be in the mix if able to build on that. Two solid efforts since cheekpieces went on; will need luck in running but considered.
9th	1 9th (1) (22/1 -38%) My Turn Now	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) My Turn Now 22/1, 40/1, seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 32 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Yet to shine for this yard and opposable despite today's drop in grade.
10th	6 10th (6) (14/1 -115%) Billian	14 14/1(-115%)	(6) Billian 14/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 27 days ago, badly hampered. Likely to find a few too good once again. Valid excuse last time (hampered when making move) and more than capable at this level.
11th	11 11th (11) (100/1 -100%) Musaytir	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Musaytir 100/1, One win from 35 Flat runs. Last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 40/1) 41 days ago. Hard to warm to. Infrequent winner; yet to fire back from a summer break; easy enough to swerve.

LTO Selection:

Kitbag is feared despite a wide stall but SHOW COMPASSION has conditions to suit and can bounce back from a quiet run last month.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (80/1 -213%) Granny B	80 80/1(-213%)	(11) Granny B 80/1, Winner at Pontefract in September. 18/1, 5¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Let's Go Hugo in handicap at this C&D 59 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Winning stable debut at Pontefract in September but less good over C&D last time.
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +22%) Maharajas Express	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Maharajas Express 7/2, 7/1, first run since leaving Richard Spencer when creditable second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better here, provided he takes to this surface. Good 2nd on recent stable debut (6f); 5f should be fine and he looks ahead of his mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 -256%) Let's Go Hugo	16 16/1(-256%)	(2) Let's Go Hugo 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/2, creditable 1½ lengths second of 8 to Sixcor in handicap at this C&D 36 days ago, running on. One to consider. C&D win in October followed by a solid 2nd last month; drawn wide but not discounted.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 -71%) Josies Kid	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Josies Kid 12/1, C&D winner. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 28 days ago. Holding his form well and shouldn't be far away. Conditions to suit and he's returned from a short break in good form; contender once more.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 +33%) Dark Side Prince	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Dark Side Prince 10/3, C&D winner. Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 8 to Sixcor in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 36 days ago, running on. Another bold show on the cards. Conditions to suit and he's on a handy mark; better drawn today than for last two starts.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 -85%) Sixcor	12 12/1(-85%)	(9) Sixcor 12/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (8/1) at this C&D 36 days ago by 1½ lengths from Let's Go Hugo, driven out. 5 lb rise tolerable and likely to be in the thick of things. First AW win when readily scoring over C&D last month; 5lb rise demands more of him.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/4 +65%) Not Too Real Bad	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(8) Not Too Real Bad 7/4, Below form eleventh of 21 in handicap (28/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft). Off 108 days and she needs close attention in the betting on debut for new yard. Tapeta debut (form figures on polytrack in Ireland read 422312). Hood applied. Two 5f wins in Ireland this year; good mark for stable debut; no tongue-tie today.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 -10%) Araifjan	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Araifjan 22/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 10/1) 28 days ago. Others make more appeal. 6f winner at Chelmsford last month but less good back there last time; 5f the worry today.
8th	6 8th (6) (8/1 +0%) Sacred Jewel	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Sacred Jewel 8/1, 7/1, second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 70 days ago, no match for winner. Place possibilities off the same mark. Mixed bag for this yard but latest 2nd was a good run and dangerous with a repeat.

LTO Selection:

Not Too Real Bad is on a dangerous mark but MAHARAJAS EXPRESS (nap) looked a sprinter to follow when second on his stable debut.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +17%) Master Of Combat	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Master Of Combat 10/3, Dual course winner in October, including this trip. Went close on hat-trick bid last month and not seen to best effect when sixth of 12 over 9.5f here since (likely still in form). Respected. Acts well here; may be stronger over slightly further; 11lb higher than C&D October win.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +9%) He's A Gentleman	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) He's A Gentleman 5/1, In fine form here of late, winning over this trip in October and 7f last month. Likely to give another good account. Just held on from Eagle Day over C&D in October; remained in form; recent win at 7f here.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/4 +8%) Eagle Day	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(7) Eagle Day 6/4, Has taken his form to a new level when winning a pair of C&D handicaps this winter. A 6 lb penalty is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. Won latest two C&D starts; may well have had enough in reserve last week to defy penalty.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 +39%) Throne Hall	20 20/1(+39%)	(3) Throne Hall 20/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 12 days ago. Others are more obvious. Two wins on the Flat and over hurdles; no sign of getting to grips with the AW of late.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -43%) Young Fire	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Young Fire 10/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 20 runs this year. Sixth of 8 in handicap over C&D 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. Four wins in 2023 include C&D; never involved on last 2 starts; may be off the boil.
6th	2 6th (2) (13/2 +41%) Power Of Gold	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(2) Power Of Gold 13/2, Visored first time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 76 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Hugo Palmer. Best form at 1m, on turf and Newcastle Tapeta; sold 37,000gns since last seen; new yard.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 -78%) Light Up Our Stars	16 16/1(-78%)	(8) Light Up Our Stars 16/1, Back to back wins this autumn, the latter over C&D. Below-form seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 25 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. In top form when beating He's A Gentleman over C&D in October; below best since.
8th	6 8th (6) (18/1 -157%) Triggered	18 18/1(-157%)	(6) Triggered 18/1, Four 7f wins this year, the latest here in October. Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 8 to He's A Gentleman in handicap at this course (7f again) 24 days ago, running on. Claims if as effective over this longer trip. Four 7f wins in 2023; 3rd to He's A Gentleman latest; more to prove on rare run beyond 7f.

LTO Selection:

He's A Gentleman can go well again but EAGLE DAY's win last week was another step up the ladder and he can defy a penalty.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (7/2 -13%) Youm Jameel	3.5 7/2(-13%)	(8) Youm Jameel 7/2, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, first run since leaving Kevin Ryan when fourth of 11 in minor event over C&D 36 days ago. One of likelier contenders. Improved from his debut when fourth over C&D last month; claims.
1	3 1st (3) (4/6 +76%) Crown Board	0.666667 4/6(+76%)	(3) Crown Board 4/6, 180,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam, useful French 9.5f-2m winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1½m winner Nice To See You, from family of Last Tycoon. Interesting newcomer. Pedigree makes him interesting on debut; watch market.
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 -167%) Mapogo	16 16/1(-167%)	(7) Mapogo 16/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in bumper (22/1) at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 17 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Harry Derham. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Well beaten in both bumpers (sent off favourite first time); Flat debut.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/1 +10%) Glimmer Of Light	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Glimmer Of Light 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 80/1) 43 days ago. Out of the frame in two starts on the Kempton Polytrack, but did show some ability.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 -13%) Katstar	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(5) Katstar 17/2, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at this C&D on debut 36 days ago. Improvement required. Around 4l behind Youm Jameel on his debut over C&D last month.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -200%) Federated	33 33/1(-200%)	(4) Federated 33/1, War Front gelding. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Royal Navy Ship and 1m winner Tensas Punch and closely related to a winner. Dam unraced. Attractive pedigree, but stable has very few go in first time.
6th	9 6th (9) (100/1 -614%) Elusive Truth	100 100/1(-614%)	(9) Elusive Truth 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 20/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (8f). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Modest form in two starts for Karl Burke last year; needs to step up on stable debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -100%) Calshot Spit	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Calshot Spit 50/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 80/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) on flat debut 31 days ago. Around 8l behind Luna Dipinta at Lingfield last month; more needed.
8th	6 8th (6) (200/1 -100%) Lord Whitemere	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Lord Whitemere 200/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Pulled up in bumper (125/1) at Exeter (13.2f, soft) on NH debut 56 days ago. Pulled up on his debut in an Exeter bumper in October.
9th	1 9th (1) (250/1 -150%) Amenadiel	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Amenadiel 250/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. Tenth of 12 in minor event (250/1) at this course (12.2f) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Beaten a long way in a bumper and two starts over 7f/1m4f here; makes no appeal.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (13/2 +28%) Highland Quartz	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(11) Highland Quartz 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in minor event (11/1) at Kempton (12f). Off 92 days. Down in trip. Hood on 1st time. Not out of things. Showed promise on her debut, but well held second time; out of a dual C&D winner; hood on.

LTO Selection:

There was enough to like about the debut of LUNA DIPINTA at Lingfield last month. Any improvement on that would give her solid claims.

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 -22%) Ultramarine	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Ultramarine 11/2, 10/3, finally got off the mark at the twenty-first time of asking in 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford (6f) in November. 5/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 15 days ago, no extra final 50 yds. Should give another good account. 1-22 but looks worth another go at 7f (twice runner-up as a 2yo).
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 +60%) The Caltonian	1.625 13/8(+60%)	(4) The Caltonian 13/8, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 11/4, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago, missing break. Significantly back up in trip. Expected to be bang there. In fine form since switched to Tapeta with blinkers added; major player back over 7f.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +5%) Dakota Power	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Dakota Power 10/3, Course winner who shaped better than the bare result when third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 77 days ago, never nearer. One to bear in mind with handy draw to operate from. Ran well to finish third over C&D last time having met plenty of trouble; off 11 weeks.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 -20%) Northcliff	9 9/1(-20%)	(10) Northcliff 9/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 13/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Made a sound start on AW for new yard and he's lurking on a handy mark is putting it all together. 0-22 but finished third in his last three starts; not sure to appreciate 7f on breeding.
5th	11 5th (11) (40/1 -60%) Powdering	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Powdering 40/1, Winner at Hamilton (8.3f) in June. 13/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan. Something to find on form. Makes her stable debut with recent blinkers removed; has something to prove.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +45%) Revision	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Revision 11/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 70 days ago. Had wind surgery ahead of return/equipped with a tongue tie and the betting may well prove a useful guide. Has not set the world alight in four starts on turf for this yard; tongue-tie goes on.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 +35%) To The Bar	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) To The Bar 13/2, C&D winner. 11/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 13 days ago, staying on gradually last ½f. Mark has eased a little more if he can build further on that run here. Has dropped a long way in the weights and offered encouragement when fourth last time.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 -178%) Absolutelyflawless	25 25/1(-178%)	(2) Absolutelyflawless 25/1, Course winner. 9/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago, ridden 2f out and making no impression. Mark has eased a little more at least and return to this venue may help. Well handicapped but up to 7f for the first time and not sure to improve for it.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -75%) A Pint Of Bear	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) A Pint Of Bear 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/1) 14 days ago, worst of draw. A bit in and out this year; should stay 7f but it's hard to know what to expect from him.

LTO Selection:

The vote goes to THE CALTONIAN who has been transformed by the switch to Tapeta with blinkers added.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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