1 Saturday 30th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 30th December 2023

There were 29 Races on Saturday 30th December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 30th December 2023

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

12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/4 +73%) Spring Note	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(8) Spring Note 11/4, Bumper winner who left previous hurdles efforts behind to make a successful handicap debut here (19f) in March. Stamina stretched by 3m on her Ascot reappearance, shaping better than a remote seventh might suggest. Down markedly in trip now. Did not see out 3m last time but remains lightly raced and was 2m3f course winner in March.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 -13%) Amelia's Dance	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Amelia's Dance 9/1, Added to an excellent record at Taunton when winning last December. Lost her way in the spring but back on song of late, runner-up over 2m at Wincanton and Kempton in recent months. Didn't seem to stay 19f when fifth at Taunton latest and treated as if still in form. Shade disappointing last time but has good claims if judged on Kempton second in November.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 -300%) Walk Of No Shame	11 11/1(-300%)	(7) Walk Of No Shame 11/1, Bumper/novice hurdle winner last winter who added to her tally in a 3-runner handicap at Southwell (2m, soft) 13 days ago. 4 lb higher in a more competitive race now. Beat two rivals fairly comfortably at Southwell two weeks ago; faces tougher task today.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 -100%) Magical Maggie	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(1) Magical Maggie 11/2, Mare with a good strike-rate, gaining a sixth win from 11 starts when easily seeing off 4 rivals at Ludlow (2m, heavy) 24 days ago. A 7 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Drew clear to win by 14l at Ludlow this month and is now 4-8 over hurdles.
5th	3 5th (3) (66/1 -1000%) Mucuna	66 66/1(-1000%)	(3) Mucuna 66/1, Just a modest Flat winner but quickly made up into a better hurdler in summer 2022, winning 4 juveniles. Not seen since so a watching brief is the percentage call on her handicap debut in this sphere. Farmed juvenile hurdles in summer 2022 but returns from layoff in much tougher race.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 +25%) Greyval	6 6/1(+25%)	(2) Greyval 6/1, Dual winner in juvenile hurdles last season, including a listed event at Doncaster. Shaped as if she'd come on for the run when sixth of 12 in on handicap debut at Ascot (2m, good to soft, 18/1) 32 days ago. Considered. Listed juvenile hurdle winner last season; sixth in warm Ascot handicap last month; player.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/2 +36%) Parikarma	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(9) Parikarma 9/2, Three-time winner on Flat who got off the mark on second hurdles outing at Taunton in February. Runner-up on 3 of her 4 hurdle starts since, including in handicap company latest. Respected for stable enjoying a cracking Christmas. Returned to form and ran well in defeat at Market Rasen this month; not yet fully exposed.
8th	6 8th (6) (7/1 +13%) Mary	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Mary 7/1, Yeats filly who showed plenty of promise when placed in bumpers at Warwick and Cheltenham last spring and third in 2 hurdles since returning to action, latterly a listed event over C&D. Of some interest now making a quick switch to handicaps. Unexposed filly who was third in Listed novice over C&D last month; high on the list.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/1 -175%) Lime Avenue	11 11/1(-175%)	(4) Lime Avenue 11/1, Impressive bumper winner on debut at Chepstow and off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Wincanton (21.5f, good to soft) in February. Below that level in 2 handicaps this season and now has a first-time hood added to her regular tongue tie. Finished tired in both handicaps this autumn but may benefit from this drop back in trip.

LTO Selection:

Better was clearly expected of LIME AVENUE at Hereford a fortnight ago, having been sent off as favourite. The daughter of Walk In The Park appeared to be stretched by an extended 2m3f that day, however, so it's possible that Paul Nicholls' mare could fare better eased in trip, and with a first-time hood applied. Magical Maggie merits the utmost respect following her recent Ludlow romp, while Greyval is just one more to consider for the red-hot Fergal O'Brien team.

PARIKARMA looked suited by the drop back to 2m when second at Market Rasen and can provide Gary Moore with yet another winner this week. The prolific Magical Maggie is second choice ahead of handicap newcomer Mary and Fergal O'Brien's Greyval, who should be sharper for her reappearance.

The answer might be handicap debutante MARY, who shaped very well before fading into third in a recent Listed novice over C&D.

12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (Evens +39%) Hill Of Tara	0 Evens(+39%)	(6) Hill Of Tara Evens, Much improved sent handicapping this season, winning in the mud at Ffos Las and Leicester last month. Beaten on hat-trick bid at Southwell but still ran well and the step up to 3m could unlock more improvement. In good form this term with two wins over 2m4f; this longer trip should suit; a possible.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -7%) Front View	8 8/1(-7%)	(1) Front View 8/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien in 2020/21. Has been given a chance by the handicapper and showed better signs when third over 3m at Ffos Las 18 days ago, around 2 lengths down when bad mistake last. Well treated if he can build on that. Ex-Irish; hasn't won since December 2020 but on a good mark and fair run last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -80%) Chris Cool	6 6/1(-80%)	(4) Chris Cool 6/1, Back from 7 months off when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) last month and even better form when second off 6 lb higher at Bangor (23f, heavy) 15 days ago. Nudged up another 3 lb but still respected in refitted cheekpieces. Two good runs over hurdles this term ; goes well on testing ground and one with a chance.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 -43%) Shoeshine Boy	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Shoeshine Boy 5/1, Back to winning ways at Carlisle (25f) in April and good runner-up efforts on all 3 starts since. Should be competitive from an unchanged mark. 2-18 but pretty consistent; in decent form this term, conditions suit and has a chance.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 +21%) Sporty Jim	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(2) Sporty Jim 11/2, Scored at Perth in April of last year and showed he retains ability (back from 19 months off) when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2½m, heavy) 6 weeks ago. One of 2 runners from his stable. Maiden hurdle winner in 2022; absent for 577 days; fair run on return; should do better.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 -233%) Best Trition	40 40/1(-233%)	(3) Best Trition 40/1, Unreliable type but he resumed from 7 months off with close second in handicap chase at Wetherby (3m, heavy) in November. Merely underlined his inconsistency when pulled up at Newcastle since. Now back hurdling. Good 2nd over fences in November but pulled up latest; now back hurdling; hard to predict.

LTO Selection:

HILL OF TARA twice won easily in November and only found one too good on his hat-trick bid over an extended 2m4f at Southwell last time. The step up to 3m could bring about further improvement from the six-year-old and he merits the utmost respect here. That said, Shoeshine Boy has been knocking on the door of late and is an obvious threat, while Chris Cool is another to note.

HILL OF TARA is taken to get back to winning ways now stepping up to 3m. Front View took a step back in the right direction when third at Ffos Las recently and is feared most ahead of Chris Cool.

The in-form CHRIS COOL is taken to beat Hill Of Tara, who should improve for the step up to 3m, and Shoeshine Boy.

12:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 -133%) Swift Hawk	3.5 7/2(-133%)	(8) Swift Hawk 7/2, Fair form on Flat, stays 1½m, runner-up in novice last time. Sold from William Knight 85,000 gns later in August. Needs considering now hurdling for top yard. Runner-up in three of five Flat starts for William Knight, staying 1m4f; fetched 85,000gns.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/4 +69%) Orchestra	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(6) Orchestra 5/4, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 11f, ran respectably last time. Sold from Ed Dunlop 55,000 gns in October and one to note switched to hurdles. Two wins (1m/1m2f) from 17 Flat starts for Ed Dunlop and of useful ability.
3	5 3rd (5) (80/1 +20%) Marrakushi	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) Marrakushi 80/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle for David Pipe. Tailed off and pulled up in two runs in these colours for David Pipe.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 -11%) Mojo Ego	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Mojo Ego 5/2, Won on the Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget and runner-up on the second of 2 hurdle starts there last spring. Much better for yard debut/return when winning 3-runner juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 43 days ago and the one to beat under a penalty. Fair fourth at Kempton before beating two rivals on good ground at Doncaster.
5th	9 5th (9) (80/1 -220%) Pure Gold	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Pure Gold 80/1, Fair handicapper at best on Flat, barely stays 1½m, well below form last 2 starts. Sold from David Menuisier 1,000 gns in October. 7f AW winner but lost his way and was sold on for only 1,000gns.
6th	3 6th (3) (150/1 -127%) Future Times	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Future Times 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for Jedd O'Keeffe and 150/1 when down the field on his Exeter hurdle debut 34 days ago. 150-1 when tailed off on his switch to hurdling at Exeter.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -100%) Queen Of Steel	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Queen Of Steel 50/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and ran to only a similar level when second of 4 on hurdle debut at Fontwell last month. Dropped away quickly there since. Limited maiden and her second at Fontwell looks dodgy form.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -186%) Right Now	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Right Now 40/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Dropped away before the last to finish sixth on his Cork hurdle debut (final start for Joseph O'Brien) and failed to meet expectations on yard debut when well held at Ludlow last month, giving his rider a fairly hard time. Cheekpieces on. Sixth in both his hurdles, latterly on British debut at Ludlow.
9th	11 9th (11) (14/1 -17%) Rebel Angel	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Rebel Angel 14/1, Fair 5-time Flat winner but showed little aptitude for hurdling at Cheltenham 2 weeks ago, albeit in a much better race than this. This will be easier than at Cheltenham but current wellbeing a bit of an issue.
10th	2 10th (2) (11/1 -38%) Albert Park	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Albert Park 11/1, Fair form in pair of maidens on Flat, mid-division last time. Sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16,000 gns in July and gelded. Bought for 16,000gns after showing promise in two Irish 1m4f maidens.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -150%) Garrick Street	125 125/1(-150%)	(4) Garrick Street 125/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Andrew Balding. Sold for £7,000 and went with no encouragement switched to hurdles for new yard at Exeter last month. 80-1 and was tailed off when pulled up on his jumps debut at Exeter.

LTO Selection:

MOJO EGO got off the mark at Doncaster in November and the son of Intello is clearly the one to beat here with his rider's 5lb claim largely negating his 7lb penalty. Swift Hawk filled second place over 1m4f three times on the Flat and has to be of interest on his hurdling bow, while Orchestra and Right Now are others to consider.

MOJO EGO got off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt on his second start for this yard at Doncaster 6 weeks ago and his experience may prove decisive up against a couple of interesting Flat recruits, namely Swift Hawk and Orchestra.

Mojo Ego has clear claims but the newcomers to hurdling are interesting and SWIFT HAWK was the most expensive at the sales.

12:25 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/5 +25%) Jeriko Du Reponet	0.4 2/5(+25%)	(1) Jeriko Du Reponet 2/5, Won his only start in points and looked an exciting prospect when making a successful start to hurdling career in C&D novice at earlier this month. Can maintain his unbeaten record. Highly regarded and potentially smart; C&D winner on rules debut; strongly respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -43%) Secret Squirrel	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Secret Squirrel 5/1, Fairly useful form shown when landing bumpers at Taunton and Fontwell in the spring and bolted up on hurdling debut at Kempton despite pulling hard last month. Open to significant improvement and looks a player. 2-2 in bumpers and scored comfortably at Kempton on hurdles debut; no blemishes yet.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 -88%) Paradias	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(2) Paradias 15/2, Useful on Flat and impressive when off the mark at the first attempt in this sphere in novice at Lingfield a month ago. Plenty more to come, so deserves respect. Useful on Flat; scored easily at Lingfield on the switch to hurdles; should go well.
4	4 4th (4) (50/1 +0%) Jaitroplaclasse	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Jaitroplaclasse 50/1, Third in maiden bumper at Moulins (2¼ lengths behind Jardin d'Arthel) in 2021/22 but somewhat disappointing on sole start since at Kempton 9 months ago. Up against it on hurdling bow. Disappointing on British debut and this looks a difficult first hurdles assignment.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 +64%) Officer Of State	9 9/1(+64%)	(5) Officer Of State 9/1, Useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 39/10, won 10-runner minor event at Fontainebleau (14.9f, good to soft) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Andre Fabre. Can't be ruled out for all that his lack of experience might hold him back. French Flat form puts him roughly on a par with Paradias; interesting recruit.

LTO Selection:

An intriguing contest which would appear to revolve around the three penalised runners, and PARADIAS might be the answer. The son of Kodiac, who achieved a peak rating of 95 when trained on the Flat, was an easy winner on his hurdling bow last month and he should progress further in this sphere. Jeriko Du Reponet and Secret Squirrel were equally as convincing on their first starts over timber, so both look likely to give the selection plenty to think about.

JERIKO DU REPONET has a big reputation and hardly came off the bridle when scoring here on hurdling debut, so he's very much the one to beat for all that Paradias and Secret Squirrel also have plenty of potential.

Nicky Henderson speaks in glowing terms about JERIKO DU REPONET, who has stacks of potential. Secret Squirrel is feared most.

12:40 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/4 +9%) Bertie's Ballet	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(2) Bertie's Ballet 5/4, Useful dual bumper winner and, after 7 months off, he was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when second at Wetherby (2m, heavy) last month, finishing with running left. Can build on that effort to go one better. Dual bumper winner; good second to smart sort on heavy on hurdles debut; sound chance.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/10 -33%) Norman Fletcher	1.1 11/10(-33%)	(1) Norman Fletcher 11/10, Won twice in bumpers and has been going the right way over hurdles, following up his victory at Market Rasen with a game success at Aintree (17f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Can make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Progressing well over hurdles, winning on heavy last time; double penalty; should go well.
3	4 3rd (4) (8/1 +0%) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 8/1, Fetched £50,000 after winning his sole start between the flags and offered something to work on when third in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on Rules debut in November. Merits consideration on his hurdles bow. Point winner who was a fair third in a bumper; should do better now going hurdling.
4	6 4th (6) (200/1 -203%) Top Of The Bay	200 200/1(-203%)	(6) Top Of The Bay 200/1, Failed to beat a rival in bumper on debut (only outing for Jamie Snowden), before refusing to race on the second of 2 starts in points. Fitted with a hood, well held at Ludlow on his hurding debut 10 days ago, so he has plenty to find. Poor efforts so far (refused to race in a point in March); would be a surprise winner.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -43%) Fresh Speculation	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Fresh Speculation 20/1, Has shown signs of ability in a bumper and 2 starts over hurdles so far, keeping on gradually when finishing a well-beaten third behind Norman Fletcher at Aintree 3 week ago. Will be of more appeal in handicaps. Fair form in two runs over hurdles but well behind Norman Fletcher at Aintree last time.
6th	7 6th (7) (250/1 -150%) Orbys River	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Orbys River 250/1, Failed to complete both starts in Irish points and a Uttoxeter novice on hurdling debut. Hinted at ability when mid-field at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) on her latest outing, but she still looks to face a difficult ask. Fair effort on second point start but modest efforts over hurdles; others stronger.

LTO Selection:

Norman Fletcher has to be of interest following two recent victories but the vote goes to BERTIE'S BALLET. The five-year-old chased home a rival who was subsequently second in a Grade 1 at Aintree on Boxing Day on his most recent outing and that form gives him a big chance here. The rest all need to improve to score but Jo Arengeot Bey Aa should not be written off on his hurdling bow.

BERTIE'S BALLET finished with running left when second on his hurdling debut at Wetherby last month and, given his useful level of form in bumpers, he can take a step forward to get off the mark in this sphere. Norman Fletcher arrives bidding for a hat-trick and isn't taken lightly, with Jo Arengeot Bey AA the pick of the remainder.

Although Norman Fletcher is progressive he may struggle to give the weight to the promising dual bumper winner BERTIE'S BALLET.

12:50 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 -14%) Centara	0.909091 10/11(-14%)	(2) Centara 10/11, Mirrored her dam by making an impressive winning bumper debut at this course in March. Ruined his chance by refusing to settle in a Grade 2 at Aintree a month later but should have learnt plenty from last month's Newbury hurdling debut when badly in need of the experience. Fourth at Newbury on return; some quirks need ironing out but he has ability.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/2 +31%) Thunder N Lightnin	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(11) Thunder N Lightnin 11/2, Placed on both of his starts in points and shaped like a stayer when sixth of 13 in a Kempton novice (21f) on debut in November. This looks less competitive. Placed in both points and should improve on his 20l defeat at Kempton.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -35%) Long Draw	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(4) Long Draw 9/2, €22,000 3-y-o, £60,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful but moody chaser (stayed 25f) Viking Splash. Runner-up on completed start in Irish points (Mar 26) and needs considering on Rules bow for good yard. Bought for £60,000 after finishing second in a decent-looking Irish point in March.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 -60%) Native Moon	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Native Moon 40/1, Down the field in a bumper/maiden hurdle and won't be of interest this side of handicaps. Beat one home in a Ffos Las bumper and the same again in a Chepstow maiden.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -52%) Outside Adesa	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Outside Adesa 50/1, Runner-up both starts in Irish points but well held completed start over hurdles. Ran okay from front here last month until weakening after a late mistake (not his first).
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 -29%) Mersey Street	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Mersey Street 18/1, Second in an Irish point and has shown promise in bumpers/over hurdles but looks the type to do better when sent handicapping (needs this for a mark). Flashes of promise but a suspicion that handicaps will see him in the best light.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -136%) Owl Of Athens	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Owl Of Athens 33/1, €27,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Townhill Penny, stays 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to Grand National runner-up Pleasant Company. Market for clues. 27,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 2m6f hurdle winner Townhill Penny.
8th	13 8th (13) (100/1 +0%) Miss Popalong	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Miss Popalong 100/1, Finished tailed off in a Ludlow bumper on debut last month. Most likely one for later on. 80-1 when completely tailed off in a Ludlow bumper a month ago.
9th	12 9th (12) (200/1 -100%) Dora's Addrezz	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Dora's Addrezz 200/1, Offered little tongue tied in a Newton Abbot bumper on only outing for Brian Barr. Tailed off in a good-ground bumper at Newton Abbot when trained by Brian Barr.
14	14 \|F\| (14) (28/1 -133%) Nila	28 28/1(-133%)	(14) Nila 28/1, Dam half-sister to useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 2½m) Nexius. Fair on Flat in France, won 1¾m claimer on final 3-y-o start (claimed from Peter Schiergen €21,000 after). One to consider on hurdle debut. Won fourth race on the Flat, coming well clear in a 1m6f Saint-Cloud claimer in June 2022.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (66/1 -164%) Super Sabre Sam	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Super Sabre Sam 66/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who is likely to need time and distance and shaped accordingly in a Sandown bumper on debut 48 days ago. 25-1 when sixth of seven runners in a soft-ground bumper at Sandown.
10th	9 10th (9) (15/2 +38%) Perfect Nelson	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Perfect Nelson 15/2, Fair form when twice runner-up in bumpers in Ireland for Peter Fahey in May. Shaped as if in need of the run after 5 months off when sixth in a Wincanton novice hurdle in October but was beaten in a share of fifth when crumpling on landing last at Kempton last time. Was on the retreat when falling at Kempton; others have achieved more.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -136%) Guivinec	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Guivinec 33/1, £55,000 buy after landing the second of his 2 starts in Irish points but no more than hinted at ability in Ascot bumper and fared little better sent hurdling at Chepstow last month. Point winner but it's been a very underwhelming start under rules.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -164%) Bingo Little	66 66/1(-164%)	(1) Bingo Little 66/1, Has folded tamely in a bumper/both starts over hurdles so easily passed over. Shown no benefit for wind surgery with his struggles continuing over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

CENTARA showed enough promise on his hurdling debut at Newbury at the beginning of the month to suggest that he can be successful in a race of this nature. Long Draw was second in an Irish point in March and should not be underestimated on his first start under Rules. French Flat winner Nila edges out Thunder N Lightnin to be the pick of the rest.

Course bumper winner CENTARA should have derived plenty from last month's hurdling debut at Newbury when badly in need of the experience, so he's selected to open his account at the second time of asking in this sphere. Thunder N Lightnin offered something to work on at Kempton on his belated Rules debut and may improve, with Long Draw and Nila others to consider.

This may go to CENTARA. He's a long way from being the finished article but is probably the most talented of these.

13:00 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +20%) Issar d'Airy	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Issar d'Airy 4/1, Improved model switched to handicap hurdles, overcoming a couple of untidy jumps when doubling his tally at Huntingdon in April. Ran well there when last seen 7 months ago, so definite player if taking to fences. Steadily progressive in handicap hurdles; bred to be as effective over fences.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/5 +36%) Martator	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(3) Martator 6/5, Placed in Grade 1 hurdles at Auteuil in 2021 for Joel Boisnard and, while a bit disappointing for current yard, there have been significantly better signs over fences of late, shaping well when second over C&D 10 days ago. Looks the one to beat. Ran very encouragingly in C&D contest ten days ago; respected back up just 1lb.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -44%) Guy	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(1) Guy 13/2, Winning return at Fontwell in October and has remained in form since. Others look better treated, however. Worth opposing off top weight if the ground is slow; all wins on good going.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +22%) The Russian Doyen	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) The Russian Doyen 7/2, Scored over C&D in February 2022. Only seen twice since, off 21 months prior to latest third here, but he should strip fitter for that. Two-time C&D winner; clear second in this race two years ago; possibilities.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 +13%) Our Follet	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Our Follet 14/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles last term but tongue strap on when coming in only tenth of 12 at Compiegne on return and disappointed on chasing debut at Carlisle recently. Hard to fancy. Form has dipped sharply in two runs this season, latest over fences.

LTO Selection:

Venetia Williams has an excellent record in this contest, winning two of the previous four renewals, and MARTATOR can provide the trainer with further success. He was no match for an impressive winner over C&D last time, but the unexposed chaser could go one better raised just 1lb in the handicap. Guy has been largely consistent over the larger obstacles and he is unlikely to be far away, while Issar D'Airy is worth a second look ahead of his fencing bow.

MARTATOR shaped as if ahead of his mark when second over C&D 10 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he could open his account in this sphere. Richhill arrives on the back of an encouraging display and could pose a threat, while chasing-debutant Issar d'Airy is one to note if the market speaks in his favour.

Having posted a very encouraging effort over C&D last week, MARTATOR (nap) could well go one better and open his British account.

13:15 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +79%) Robyndzone	3.333333 10/3(+79%)	(6) Robyndzone 10/3, Contributed to what has been a fantastic start to the season for the Venetia Williams yard with a clear-cut reappearance success in a Ludlow handicap (25.6f, soft). Let down by jumping at Sandown next time but type to bounce back over this longer trip. Won on Ludlow return; fell early since; trip/ground unknowns but yard continues in form.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 +0%) Fortescue	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Fortescue 9/2, Useful chaser but just the one noteworthy effort last season, namely when fourth of 22 in the Becher at Aintree. Decent enough return off reduced mark when fourth at Chepstow but has to build on that now. Creditable fourth to Nassalam on Chesptow return; one to consider.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 -456%) Omar Maretti	25 25/1(-456%)	(2) Omar Maretti 25/1, Dual-point winner who bagged 4 of his first 5 starts under Rules but has lost his way subsequently. Plenty to prove. Failed to complete on three of last four chase starts and well held over hurdles this term.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (5/1 +0%) East Street	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) East Street 5/1, Unreliable type but resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Wetherby despite racing lazily. Backed that up when going close at Newcastle 16 days ago, albeit looking a typically hard ride. This tougher. Arrives on the back of a win and second around 3m on heavy; this trip could suit.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (11/4 -46%) Collectors Item	2.75 11/4(-46%)	(3) Collectors Item 11/4, Dual novice hurdle winner last season and getting the hang of things over fences this term, fourth in first-time headgear at Sandown 3 weeks ago, running on late. Step up in trip will suit so could be the answer. Stayed on late over 3m at Sandown latest and this extra 4f should suit him very well.

LTO Selection:

FORTESCUE displayed plenty of promise when fourth in a competitive event at Chepstow on his return to action three weeks ago and Henry Daly's charge is hard to oppose off a 1lb lower mark here. Robyndzone fell at Sandown last time but is a player based on his previous Ludlow success, while Collectors Item and East Street could also go well.

COLLECTORS ITEM is getting better over fences and has been crying out for this sort of trip, so looks the solid option. Fantastikas may emerge as the biggest threat having stopped the slide at Ludlow.

This sort of stamina test promises to suit COLLECTORS ITEM (nap) so he's the pick. Fantastikas might be the one for the forecast.

13:25 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 -43%) Hard Frost	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) Hard Frost 5/1, Bred for chasing and has recorded some encouraging efforts so far in this sphere, including when second at Market Rasen on return. Should strip fitter for that and likely to get the longer trip. Runner-up in three of his four chases; major player if this step up in trip suits.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 -117%) Miltiades	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(2) Miltiades 13/2, Delivered on previous encouragement in this sphere when belatedly opening his account at Ludlow earlier in the month. Has the potential for better still, so well respected. Came good over fences at Ludlow (2m4f) this month; tries a new trip today; respected.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/2 +30%) Ballinoulart	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Ballinoulart 7/2, Low-mileage sort who was third in a pair of 3m handicap chases in the spring. Runner-up both starts at Hereford this term and is likely to be on the premises again. Placed in all four chases but will have something to prove if the ground turns soft here.
4	9 4th (9) (10/1 +60%) Barrowmount	10 10/1(+60%)	(9) Barrowmount 10/1, Sole win came in Stratford maiden hurdle in May 2021. However, mixed bag since, running poorly again over fences at Wincanton 11 days ago. Well handicapped on hurdling form but well beaten in two chases this autumn.
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +8%) Furkash	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Furkash 6/1, Sloppy jumper but often gives his running and wasn't discredited over C&D last month. Place claims. 0-13 over fences but dropped another 2lb since last month's C&D third; enters calculations.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3/1 +25%) Safe Destination	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Safe Destination 3/1, Not the most reliable but has won two of his last three outings and had a bit to spare at Ludlow on latest, so obviously needs considering. 2-4 over fences; open to further progress but too inconsistent to rely upon.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 +30%) He'llstopatthetop	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) He'llstopatthetop 14/1, Maiden pointer who hasn't factoed in three goes over hurdles. May do better in this sphere now handicapping but something to prove all the same. Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise over hurdles; chase/handicap debut today.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -33%) Moodofthemoment	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Moodofthemoment 16/1, Showed some ability over hurdles but bombed out switched to handicaps last 2 starts. Off 7 months/tongue strap on for 1st time. Should at least make a better chaser (winning Irish pointer). Pulled up in both handicap hurdles but could still have a good future over fences.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (33/1 +0%) Noah's Light	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Noah's Light 33/1, Arrives below par, only seventh at Plumpton last time, and others make more appeal. Hurdle winner in Ireland in November 2021 but very disappointing for this stable since.

LTO Selection:

Ballinoulart has been knocking on the door of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, along with the recent Market Rasen second Hard Frost. That said, preference is for MILTIADES, who got off the mark over 2m4f at Ludlow a few weeks ago and 3lb rise for that success appears to be fair. The shortlist is completed by Safe Destination and Furkash.

HARD FROST is unexposed as a chaser and likely to come on for his positive reappearance at Market Rasen, so he's narrowly preferred to Miltiades, who opened his account last time. Safe Destination is also of interest for all that consistency isn't his strong suit.

This can go to MILTIADES (nap), who does not look harshly treated by a 3lb rise for his recent 2m4f win and can improve again.

13:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 +73%) Rambo T	2 2/1(+73%)	(6) Rambo T 2/1, Added to his tally at Newton Abbot in October and backed it up with an even better effort when third in a competitive event at Cheltenham next time. Never got into a rhythm jumping-wise over 3m here latest but this drop back in trip looks a good move and could have a say if hurdling more fluently. Non-stayer over 3m here last time; has respectable 2m4f/2m5f form this term.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +17%) Irish Hill	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Irish Hill 10/3, Progressive when completing a handicap hurdle hat-trick last winter, the final leg of which was gained off 1 lb higher at Ascot in February. Below par both starts so far this season (only seventh in the C&D race won by Get A Tonic last time) but major claims if the first-time blinkers do the trick. Has possibilities if taking well to blinkers; now 1lb below last winning mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -13%) Silent Revolution	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Silent Revolution 9/1, Won both completed starts as a novice hurdler during 2021/22 campaign. Rather disappointing on the whole last season (has undergone another wind op since latest appearance in April), though, and needs to get back on track in a first-time tongue strap here. Cobden prefers Irish Hill. Disappointing last term and has a stamina doubt kept to 2m4f on reappearance.
4	1 4th (1) (10/3 -67%) Get A Tonic	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(1) Get A Tonic 10/3, Quickly made up into a useful hurdler during novice campaign, winning 3 times. Last season didn't go to plan following a promising start but, having struggled on return/chase debut at Warwick, she got back on track when making all over C&D last month. 8 lb rise won't be easy to shrug off, though. Made all for 7l success in similar event over C&D four weeks ago; respected up 8lb.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -57%) Steal A March	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Steal A March 11/2, Made it to the racecourse just twice last season but looked better than ever, solid second in a competitive handicap here prior to going one better at Wincanton (24.7f, good to soft). 4 lb higher back from a 12-month break but trip/ground fine and will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up. Record of 122121 in cheekpieces, most recently winning at Wincanton a year ago.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -150%) Now Or Never	20 20/1(-150%)	(5) Now Or Never 20/1, Fair form over hurdles in France and made the frame both starts over fences on the other side of the Channel. Not the easiest to assess now upped in trip for this handicap/yard debut and the market should offer clues with regard to expectations. Dual hurdles scorer in France; heed the market signals on British debut.

LTO Selection:

GET A TONIC is top-weight for a reason and it is difficult to look past her in this contest, following a thoroughly impressive display over C&D earlier in the month. An 8lb rise will make life more difficult, but conditions should be in her favour again as she looks to master the likes of Rambo T and Steal A March, who hasn't been in action since winning this time last year at Wincanton.

Olly Murphy has his string in good order and RAMBO T could be the answer to a tricky-looking puzzle. He didn't help himself with a scrappy round of jumping here last time but he has generally looked a safe enough conveyance and appeared to be on the up prior to that. Irish Hill was behind Get A Tonic over C&D a month ago but he's now 10 lb better off with that rival and will have a serious chance if the addition of blinkers help spark a return to form. Steal A March also merits respect.

Having bounced back emphatically over C&D four weeks ago, GET A TONIC is taken to follow up. Steal A March is second choice.

13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 -48%) Southern Sam	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Southern Sam 10/3, Very lightly-raced for his age and, though yet to get his head in front in this sphere, he has finished in the money on all but one of his 7 starts over fences. Solid third of 9 on return at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) and major player off the same mark here. Yet to win over fences but plenty of good runs including on reappearance; a possible.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/2 +50%) Gold Emery	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(5) Gold Emery 5/2, Point/hurdles winner who got better with each run over fences last season, second to a subsequent winner at Uttoxeter final start. Shaped as if needing the run at Ffos Las on return and, with his yard in much better form now, he should have a part to play. Winning Irish pointer who has been placed on two of his four runs over fences; a possible.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +33%) Rouge De L'quest	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Rouge De L'quest 3/1, Winning pointer who ran best race over hurdles when second of 4 in handicap at Chepstow final start. Failed to meet expectations sent chasing after 8 months off there last month but remains of interest in view of what he showed over hurdles and perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will help. Winning Irish pointer; hung left when well held on chase debut and cheekpieces now tried.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 -60%) Step Above	4 4/1(-60%)	(2) Step Above 4/1, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful hurdles debut at Ayr last November. Too keen on return/chase debut at Hexham then flattered to finish second upped to 3m at Uttoxeter (heavy) where he was left in a remote second after two rivals departed 3 out. Now tried in blinkers. Point/hurdle winner who has been placed in 2 small-field chases this term; blinkers tried.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (8/1 -23%) Cardamon Hill	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Cardamon Hill 8/1, Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland for Gordon Elliott. Fair efforts first 2 starts in handicap chases for present yard and while he was well held at Kelso last time, this 6-y-o would have a chance if able to get back on track off a reduced mark here. Ex-Gordon Elliott; point/hurdles winner but rather disappointing over fences; bit to prove.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -108%) Presenting Jeremy	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Presenting Jeremy 25/1, Made winning Rules debut in a Worcester novice hurdle in spring 2021. Better for chase debut when third at Southwell final start last term but, having been sold out of Dan Skelton's yard for only £5,500 in May, he made a low-key debut for this yard at Carlisle. £5,500 buy out of Dan Skelton's yard; best form on good ground so today's going a negative.

LTO Selection:

Step Above can make further strides forward now he is tried in first-time blinkers, while Southern Sam has proven to be consistent in this discipline and is likely to have benefitted form his return to action at Wetherby last month. However, PRESENTING JEREMY also has bags of scope to progress as a chaser and, having blown the cobwebs away with a spin over an inadequate 2m4f at Carlisle, he is fancied to have a much bigger impact now back up in trip.

SOUTHERN SAM had a hard race when third on his reappearance on deep ground at Wetherby but he's had 42 days to recover from those exertions and is appealing off the same mark. It wasn't the brightest of starts that Rouge de L'Quest made over fences at Chepstow but this winning pointer has been eased 3 lb since and he may well leave that effort behind now equipped with cheekpieces. Cases can also be made for Cardamon Hill and Gold Emery.

Winning Irish pointer GOLD EMERY is taken to get off the mark over fences by beating Southern Sam and Step Above.

14:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/6 +49%) Queens Gamble	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(6) Queens Gamble 5/6, Listed bumper winner for Oliver Sherwood who is a perfect 2-2 over hurdles, latterly well on top at the finish in 2m Kempton novice on her first outing for Harry Derham. Likely has more to give for her new trainer and the one to beat. Quality mare who is unbeaten over hurdles and she's taken to complete the hat-trick.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 -23%) Casa No Mento	2 2/1(-23%)	(2) Casa No Mento 2/1, Narrowly denied by the reopposing Larchmont Lass in a Sandown listed bumper last season and has taken really well to hurdling, winning mares maiden at Market Rasen and novice at Hereford (both 2m, good). Likely has more to come. Smart in bumpers and pretty much unchallenged in two hurdle victories.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -25%) Jaminska	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Jaminska 10/1, Built on her debut promise when landing 2m juvenile at Hereford (heavy) in January. First start since when second of 14 in 19f handicap here 6 weeks ago. More will be needed at this level but she's open to further progress. Has a bit on her plate on these terms but she's entitled to improve some more.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -54%) Larchmont Lass	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Larchmont Lass 10/1, Useful form in bumpers, including a Sandown listed win in March. Beaten 24 lengths when second on her C&D hurdle debut but that bumper ability suggests she can do a lot better in this sphere. Her top stable has won this 4 times since 2014. Bumper form brings her into should be wiser for recent debut over hurdles here (second).
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -230%) Obsessedwithyou	33 33/1(-230%)	(5) Obsessedwithyou 33/1, Won junior events at Wetherby and Hereford last term. A little below that level when a beaten favourite in 2 handicap starts this season (well-held second latterly) and likely vulnerable in this company. Beaten in two handicaps this season and has to raise her game on these terms.
6th	1 6th (1) (150/1 -200%) Barbie Girlz	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Barbie Girlz 150/1, Poor form in a couple of Irish bumpers (remote fourth second occasion). Pitched in at the deep end on her hurdle debut for a new stable. Beaten 23l and 28l in two soft-ground Irish bumpers and has a lot to prove at this level.

LTO Selection:

QUEENS GAMBLE was imperious in her first two bumper appearances, and it has been a similar story since being switched to hurdles. The daughter of Getaway can continue her ascendency at this higher level and she gets the vote, though Harry Derham's mare would not want conditions to deteriorate. Casa No Mento, who sets the standard on official ratings, looks to be the main danger, while Larchmont Lass heads the remainder.

QUEENS GAMBLE won at listed level in bumpers and can repeat the feat over hurdles. Like the selection Caso No Mento arrives with a 2-2 record over hurdles and can provide the chief threat ahead of Larchmont Lass.

It was a lot more like it from QUEENS GAMBLE at Kempton and this quality mare can maintain her unbeaten record over hurdles.

14:10 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +36%) Surrey Quest	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Surrey Quest 7/2, Dual hurdles winner and similar form over fences last season for Nicky Henderson. Improved when making a winning return at Huntingdon on yard debut in October, shaping as if this longer trip will suit. Respected. Came home strongly at Huntingdon on debut for new yard; open to further progress.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/4 +61%) Atlanta Brave	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(10) Atlanta Brave 11/4, Irish point winner who was 2-4 over hurdles last season and all the better for return/chase bow when second at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 34 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to the eased-down winner. May do better still as a chaser. Ran well at Exeter last month while shaping as if this new trip will suit; strong claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 -56%) Bangers And Cash	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Bangers And Cash 25/1, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. However, yet to fire this term though so needs to take a big step forward in first-time headgear. Interesting back in Class 3, being 3-4 at this level; cheekpieces applied.
4	11 4th (11) (9/1 +36%) Shanty Alley	9 9/1(+36%)	(11) Shanty Alley 9/1, Losing run stretches back to January 2021 but he was runner-up in this last year off 5 lb higher and might have needed Catterick run after 7 months off. Not taken lightly. Close second off 5lb higher in this race last year; far from consistent since.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 +11%) Certainly Red	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) Certainly Red 8/1, Likeable sort completed a hat-trick last season, scoring twice over 25f at Wincanton either side of a victory at Sandown. Didn't shape badly returned to Wincanton on his reappearance and not far off best when third at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Player back down in class. Respectable third in the London National at Sandown three weeks ago; each-way claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -85%) Laskalin	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Laskalin 12/1, Ex-French winner but well held last 4 starts, including both starts this season when prominent in the market. Creditable third off 5lb higher in this race last year; player if back in same form.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 +0%) Docpickedme	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Docpickedme 16/1, Multiple winner over hurdles/fences for Harry Whittington and ran a cracker back from 6 months off for new yard when just denied at Warwick (25.5f). Might have found next run coming too soon so worth another chance. Went close at Warwick on stable debut; failed to back up that effort last time.
8th	7 8th (7) (25/1 -127%) Notachance	25 25/1(-127%)	(7) Notachance 25/1, Not quite the force of old but largely acquitted himself well last term, culminating with third of 17 in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter in March. Shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off at Exeter but wants further than this nowadays. Useful on his day; handy mark; could go well with Exeter reappearance under his belt.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (7/1 +7%) Bowtogreatness	7 7/1(+7%)	(2) Bowtogreatness 7/1, Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2½m) and better form when placed over fences last term, including when runner-up in valuable handicap at Aintree final start. Just denied on reappearance last season so needs considering back down in class. Ran very well at Aintree when last seen and remains unexposed at this sort of trip.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (11/1 +21%) Striking A Pose	11 11/1(+21%)	(12) Striking A Pose 11/1, Not scored for some time and continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Modest third on latest outing; on a 13-race losing sequence that goes back two years.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (12/1 -9%) Yes Indeed	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Yes Indeed 12/1, Fairly useful winning chaser in France who went close here (22.4f) on second run following a wind op in March. Good placed efforts next 2 starts but let down by jumping at Bangor 2 weeks ago. 0-10 in Britain but has some encouraging form this year, including at this course.

LTO Selection:

A tentative vote goes to the unexposed ATLANTA BRAVE, who showed marked improvement from first to second start in this sphere when a highly encouraging second over shorter at Exeter last month. The five-year-old should have more to come over further and he is narrowly preferred to the capable Fantastikas, as well as Surrey Quest, who has undergone wind surgery since a taking success at Huntingdon. Bowtogreatness has run well fresh in the past and ended last campaign with a strong runner-up effort in a premier handicap at Aintree.

Plenty to consider but CERTAINLY RED and Bowtogreatness both look on fair marks stepping back down in class, the former shading the vote with the advantage of a recent run. Shanty Alley was runner-up in this last year off 5 lb higher so is capable of going close with his reappearance under his belt.

This new trip looks likely to suit ATLANTA BRAVE, who can show further progress. Surrey Quest is feared most.

14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +0%) Punta Del Este	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Punta Del Este 5/2, Winner in France and promising start for this yard when third in the Victor Ludorum here in February. Has yet to build on that but has shaped well both starts this term, including in a hotly-contested Sandown handicap (2m) 3 weeks ago. Placed in valuable Sandown handicap this month and remains lightly raced; major player.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +19%) Thereisnodoubt	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Thereisnodoubt 13/2, Rising 11 but he was better than ever when returning from 5 months off to win at Perth (2m, heavy) in September. Below par both starts since, though. Behind Penta Del Este when well-held fourth at Sandown but today's race is easier.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/4 +8%) Start In Front	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(7) Start In Front 11/4, Confirmed the promise of his reappearance when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, heavy) 23 days ago, rallying to lead soon after last. Kept on well to win at Market Rasen this month; back up in grade today.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 -63%) Fortescue Wood	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(3) Fortescue Wood 13/2, Hard-pulling front runner who ran to a fairly useful level in defying a penalty in a 11-runner novice at Ayr (2m) 10 months ago. That form has worked out well and he's a big player on handicap debut. 2-3 over hurdles; makes handicap debut after ten-month break but still has potential.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 +83%) Jason The Militant	5.5 11/2(+83%)	(2) Jason The Militant 11/2, One-time very smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead but has made little impact for current connections. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has become very disappointing and needs a huge boost from the first-time cheekpieces.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -100%) Gaelik Coast	12 12/1(-100%)	(5) Gaelik Coast 12/1, Has fallen in the weights and looked unlucky not to finish closer when third in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 24 days ago, short of room passing omitted final hurdle. Must enter calculations. Ran okay this month, after a break, but heavy ground is probably not ideal for him.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/1 -100%) Cheddleton	11 11/1(-100%)	(1) Cheddleton 11/1, Useful handicap chaser who proved a major let-down back in that sphere at this course (16.3f, good to soft) 35 days ago, broke blood vessel. Reverts to the smaller obstacles off a lower mark but comes with risks attached on the back of that. Ran poorly over fences last time but conditions are in his favour today; could have a say.

LTO Selection:

START IN FRONT responded kindly for William Maggs when they teamed up in a conditional jockeys' race at Market Rasen 23 days ago and another big run can be expected despite a 3lb rise. The longer trip is a slight a concern for the selection but, given Maggs can utilise his full 7lb claim today, there is good reason to keep the faith. Punta Del Este drops in class and is feared most after a solid effort off the same mark at Sandown last time, while Ayr novice winner Fortescue Wood is also considered.

PUNTA DEL ESTE has shaped well on both starts back this term and is fancied to get off the mark for his current connections now returning to the scene of his excellent third in the Victor Ludorum. Fortescue Wood's Ayr win 10 months ago has worked out well, so he's considered a big threat on his handicap debut, while Gaelik Coast and Start In Front also command plenty of respect.

He's 0-5 in Britain but PUNTA DEL ESTE gave a good account when placed in a valuable Sandown handicap three weeks ago and is selected.

14:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/2 -8%) Moka De Vassy	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Moka De Vassy 13/2, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who ran well when third over 23f at Exeter in October. Merely added to his patchy record when well beaten in a big field at Cheltenham but this is less competitive. Has yet to win a race but the ability is there to put that right off current mark.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/8 +60%) King Of The Lake	1.625 13/8(+60%)	(5) King Of The Lake 13/8, Fair form when finishing in the first 3 on all 4 starts over hurdles, although he was beaten just over 11 lengths when third of 7 on 18.5f Exeter handicap debut last month. The longer trip needs to spark some improvement. Lightly raced and consistent; might well improve for this step up in distance.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/8 +7%) Game Winner	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(4) Game Winner 13/8, Novice hurdle winner last season. Not disgraced in 2 novice handicap chases this term but his jumping has been a bit of an issue and the return to hurdles could be a good move. Cheekpieces on first time. Likely on a good mark. Winning hurdler; mistakes cost him over fences this season; probably on a good mark.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +0%) Ballydisco	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Ballydisco 5/1, Made an inauspicious start over fences at Chepstow last month but quickly back hurdling and is a fairly useful dual winner in this sphere. Cheekpieces go on for the first time. Below par on both starts this season, the latest a chase; bit to prove; cheekpieces go on.

LTO Selection:

Game Winner will need to jump with more fluency than he did over fences here last time, but he remains open to further improvement and could be given an added boost by the application of cheekpieces for the first time. However, preference is for the Fergal O'Brien-trained HURRICANE HARVEY, who posted a solid fourth at a higher level on his latest outing and would appear to have an excellent chance now eased in class. King Of The Lake is also noted.

The fences have got in the way a little for GAME WINNER on his 2 starts this season and he can show he's on a good mark back hurdling in first-time headgear. The reliable Hurricane Harvey could be the one for the forecast spot.

This can go to GAME WINNER. Mistakes have held him back over fences this season and he's probably on a good mark.

14:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +56%) Captain Teague	2 2/1(+56%)	(2) Captain Teague 2/1, Third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and has translated all that ability to hurdles, winning Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow on first attempt and good 1½ lengths second to Minella Missile (received 5 lb) in another Grade 2 at Cheltenham since. Top yard has excellent recent record in this race. Has Grade 2 hurdles form; top on ratings and his trainer has an excellent Challow record.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/2 +31%) Lookaway	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Lookaway 11/2, Grade 2 bumper winner. It took a couple of starts for him to click over hurdles but he's been most progressive this season, completing a hat-trick in Cheltenham Grade 2 in October. Even better form when 2½ lengths second of 15 to Iberico Lord in Greatwood back at Cheltenham since. Has done well this season, good second in major 2m handicap at Cheltenham most recently.
3	7 3rd (7) (20/1 -67%) The Jukebox Man	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) The Jukebox Man 20/1, Point winner who has made an excellent start under Rules, winning a bumper and 2 hurdles (all Ffos Las on testing ground). This a steep rise in grade but he's earned himself a shot at something better. Latest win brought up a Ffos Las hat-trick; his limitations are not yet exposed.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 +7%) Johnnywho	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Johnnywho 13/2, Wide-margin winner of sole start between the flags back in October 2021 and has looked a good prospect when taking a Taunton bumper and 2½m Carlisle novice hurdle on his 2 starts under Rules. This a big step up in class but he could be capable of a lot better. Very promising; has easily justified favouritism in all three runs; interesting contender.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +0%) Masaccio	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Masaccio 8/1, Useful bumper winner who returned from 6 months off to make a successful start over hurdles in maiden at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) in October. Better form when narrowly denied in C&D novice (good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Open to further progress. Went very close over C&D four weeks ago; consistent sort who could go well again.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/4 -50%) Willmount	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(8) Willmount 9/4, Expensive winning pointer who followed suit on both bumper outings last season and again looked something out of the ordinary when easily seeing off 12 rivals on his 2m course hurdle debut in November. Exciting prospect. Highly promising; impressive here last month on debut for Nicky Henderson; still unbeaten.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 -100%) Farnoge	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Farnoge 20/1, Runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points and 3-3 under Rules, namely a Uttoxeter bumper in March and novice hurdles at Newton Abbot and Ascot (2¾m) in recent months. Type to carry on improving but Harry Cobden sides with Captain Teague this time. 3-3 under rules; may put up a bold show, for all that Harry Cobden prefers Captain Teague.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -200%) Brave Jen	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Brave Jen 150/1, Showed improved and fairly useful form when narrowly denied in a 2m course listed event last month but still a maiden and she'll need to improve significantly for the longer trip if her first success is to arrive in this Grade 1 contest. Ran well in mares' Listed event here last time but this is a much tougher assignment.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (250/1 -150%) Bullets Hill	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Bullets Hill 250/1, Imposing sort who showed fairly useful form when winning 2 bumpers last season but disappointing in 2 hurdle starts this winter. Dual bumper winner; soundly beaten in two races over hurdles; stiff task.

LTO Selection:

Paul Nichols trained the last three winners of this race and again plays a strong hand with Captain Teague, who steps up in class after a shock defeat when favourite for a Grade 2 hurdle at Cheltenham last month, and the progressive Farnoge, who is as yet unbeaten under Rules. However, Nicky Henderson has a real live-wire on his hands in the shape of WILLMOUNT, who was highly impressive on his hurdles/stable debut here last month. Having also won a point-to-point and two bumpers for previous connections, this son of Blue Bresil has already proven to be versatile and is fancied to take the step up in class and trip in his stride.

Paul Nicholls can land this Grade 1 for the fourth year in succession courtesy of CAPTAIN TEAGUE, who has made a really bright start to his hurdle career at Grade 2 level in recent months. Willmount looks highly talented and is feared most ahead of Greatwood runner-up Lookaway.

Exciting prospect JOHNNYWHO gets the vote ahead of Willmount, another unbeaten contender. Captain Teague is also respected.

15:00 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 -40%) Happy And Fine	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Happy And Fine 7/2, Dual winner over hurdles last season and confirmed the encouragement of chasing debut when scoring comfortably at Leicester recently. More to come in this sphere and makes most appeal. Off the mark on second run over fences and should go well off this 3lb higher mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 -35%) Regal Blue	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Regal Blue 9/2, Easy winner on second start in points and impressed when making winning Rules/hurdles debut at Ffos Las (20f, soft) in January. Back on track switched to chasing at Leicester recently and should build on that. Point/hurdle winner who was a creditable third on chase debut; chance off a 1lb lower mark.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -29%) Ned Tanner	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Ned Tanner 9/2, Dual hurdles winner who scored twice over fences at Kelso last season. Unlucky not to add another win at that course last month (suffered interference at a crucial stage of the race) and unseated at Ayr since. Remains of interest. Dual chase winner at Kelso last term and second on same track two runs back; chance.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -50%) Albert's Back	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Albert's Back 12/1, Enhanced his good record at Wetherby when successful over 2m in March. Confirmed he retain plenty of ability when third on return at that venue (19.7f) in November but fell heavily here last time. Back over fences. Mudlark; five-time hurdle winner; first run over fences since Feb 2020; others preferred.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 +0%) Gallic Geordie	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Gallic Geordie 7/1, Showed the benefit of his reappearance spin at Wetherby when landing a 4-runner handicap at the same course (15.2f, heavy) in November. Creditable third at Newbury since and shouldn't be dismissed. Six-time chase winner, latest at Wetherby in November; bit to find with Happy And Fine.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/4 +65%) Cerendipity	2.25 9/4(+65%)	(5) Cerendipity 9/4, Fairly useful winner over hurdles but very much a chasing type and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when getting off the mark at Wetherby in November. Backed it up with a solid third at Doncaster and may yet have more to offer. Has run three good races over fences and with conditions to suit is worth considering.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (50/1 -257%) Arctic Ambition	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Arctic Ambition 50/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Navan (22f, heavy) 41 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Something to find on form. £7,500 buy from Gordon Elliott; chance on Cartmel second in July; heavy going a concern.

LTO Selection:

HAPPY AND FINE improved from his first to second start over fences when scoring over this distance at Leicester last time out and a 3lb rise could prove lenient as he looks to follow up. That may be at the main expense of the relatively consistent Ned Tanner and Regal Blue, who shaped with promise when not beaten far on his own chasing bow at Leicester earlier in the month.

HAPPY AND FINE has been suited by a switch to chasing this season and, given he had something to spare when scoring at Leicester recently, he's worth a chance to double his tally in this sphere. Regal Blue is one to consider after a solid chasing debut and Ned Tanner looked unlucky not to win on his last completed start, so he's another one to consider.

Having taken well to chasing \HAPPY AND FINE\p is taken to follow up his recent win at Leicester. Regal Blue should also run well.

15:10 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (16/5 -16%) Pedley Wood	3.2 16/5(-16%)	(3) Pedley Wood 16/5, Successful on his sole outing in points and having had a breathing operation, made a winning start over fences (fitted with a tongue strap) after 7 months off at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) last month. Up 4 lb and every chance he will be bang there again. Hereford race fell apart but only up 4lb and open to further improvement.
2	5 2nd (5) (18/1 -29%) Unblinking	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Unblinking 18/1, Opened chase account at the fourth attempt in a weak race at Hereford (25f, good) back in February. Posted pair of solid runner-up efforts both starts in May and presumably was having a pipe-opener when tailed off over hurdles at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 9 days ago. Back over fences now. Two good chase runs in May and last week's quiet reappearance was over hurdles.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 +30%) Williamdeconqueror	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Williamdeconqueror 7/1, Yet to win a race of any description but went very close at Lingfield on return last month. Failed by a long chalk to repeat that when finishing a well-beaten third at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) earlier this month so tough to enthuse over. Hard knowing what to expect from this 12-race maiden but capable of a bold show.
4	9 4th (9) (33/1 -175%) Enforcement	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Enforcement 33/1, Got off the mark over fences at Uttoxeter (24f) in summer of 2021 but has clearly had his problems since, restricted to just 4 runs and making little impact. Significantly back up in trip. Poor strike-rate and wouldn't be the percentage call from 3lb out of the weights.
5th	1 5th (1) (13/2 -44%) Dindin	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(1) Dindin 13/2, Successful at Worcester (23f) in June but has been rather in-and-out since, beaten only by a thriving sort who had the race run to suit at this course (23f, good to soft) just over 6 weeks ago. Consistency not his strong suit, but certainly capable on a going day. Capable but inconsistent and stamina for this far isn't entirely copperbottomed.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 +29%) Paseo	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Paseo 5/1, Unreliable sort though did win at Ludlow off this mark on return last November. Lacklustre efforts on last 2 starts (latest after 6 months off) but yard struggling to put a foot wrong this winter. Potentially well handicapped but with a point to prove right now.
7th	6 7th (6) (16/5 -7%) Concrete King	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(6) Concrete King 16/5, Four-time winner between the flags but he's 0-15 under Rules. However, he's fallen to a very attractive mark and having been well backed, wasn't seen to best effect under an excessively patient ride when finishing a close third at Southwell (25.8f, soft) just under 2 weeks ago. Lots to like. New headgear combination did him no harm when only a length away at Southwell.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 -13%) Sforza Castle	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Sforza Castle 9/1, Modest form at best in 5 hurdles starts in the summer and ran poorly sent chasing after 3 months off at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) earlier this month. Bred to stay well, so this longer trip could unlock some much-needed improvement. Made no impact whatsoever on his switch to fences in a 2m7f handicap at Lingfield.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (18/1 -13%) Putdecashonthedash	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Putdecashonthedash 18/1, Signed off 2021/22 on a winning note at Plumpton but he rarely stands much racing and has shown next to nothing in 3 starts this season. Mark continues to tumble. Defied 17lb higher mark nearly two years ago but has shown precious little in the meantime.

LTO Selection:

A taking winner on his chase debut at Hereford last month, PEDLEY WOOD is open to plenty more improvement as he looks to overcome a 4lb rise for that success. Wind surgery certainly had a positive effect on the six-year-old and he gets the vote ahead of Concrete King, who wasn't beaten far at Southwell last time out. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, the veteran Dindin can also have a say in proceedings.

This can go to CONCRETE KING, who wasn't seen to best effect under an excessively patient ride when finishing a close third at Southwell just under a fortnight ago and Neil Mulholland's 9-y-o can belatedly open his account under Rules. Consistency is by no means Dindin's strong suit but he can give the selection most to do, with last-time-out winner Pedley Wood and Paseo rounding off the shortlist.

A repeat of CONCRETE KING's rallying third at Southwell should put him right in the thick of things.

15:20 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (17/2 +15%) Henry's Friend	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(4) Henry's Friend 17/2, Made a winning debut over hurdles at Aintree last season and doubled his tally at Doncaster (19.4f) in March. After 8 months off, showed aptitude for chasing when mid-field at the latter course a fortnight ago, so he's entitled to do better with his recent run behind him. 2-6 over hurdles; just a respectable fifth on chasing debut but may come on for the run.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +29%) Walking On Air	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) Walking On Air 5/2, Gained a second win over hurdles in Exeter handicap (23.1f) in February, before a good fifth in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Made late mistakes when ninth at Punchestown in April, but he appeals as the type to make a chaser so could resume his progress on his return. Very useful handicap hurdler last season; looks very interesting on today's chasing debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/4 +45%) Passing Well	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(6) Passing Well 11/4, Won twice over hurdles for current yard last season and has quickly developed into a better chaser, showing a good attitude when making his second start over fences a winning one at Lingfield (20f) a month ago. Leading contender with further progress to come. Fended off a next-time-out winner to score at Lingfield last month; can progress again.
4	8 4th (8) (4/1 +11%) Ballycamus	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Ballycamus 4/1, Dual hurdles winner (including at this course) and, having been shaping up well after a break, made a successful switch to chasing in Chepstow handicap (19.4f) 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead run-in. Can makes his presence felt with more to offer over fences. Kept on stoutly to win on chasing debut at Chepstow; this will be tougher from 2lb wrong.
5th	3 5th (3) (17/2 -6%) Neon Moon	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(3) Neon Moon 17/2, Strong traveller who returned better than ever to open his account over fences in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) in October. Hasn't found as much as looked likely both starts since, though, fifth of 8 at Ascot (21f) on his latest outing. Others look stronger. Good winner at Ludlow on seasonal debut but not quite in same form again since.
6th	7 6th (7) (25/1 -150%) Lubeat Foras	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Lubeat Foras 25/1, Point winner who made a successful Rules debut in a Sedgefield bumper. Placed all 3 starts in maiden hurdles in 2021/22 and, after 22 months off, was still just in front when unseating rider usual 4 out at Ffos Las (19.4f) on chase debut 18 days ago. More needed. Placed all three hurdling starts but, after a long absence, didn't get far on chase debut.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (15/2 -114%) Golden Son	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(1) Golden Son 15/2, Smart juvenile hurdler in France and, after 19 months off, shaped encouragingly when runner-up on his stable debut in novice chase at Warwick (20f) in November. Below-par effort at Aintree next time, but could bounce back with tongue strap reapplied on his handicap bow over fences. Struggled on bad ground last time but his British debut in November was very promising.

LTO Selection:

Passing Well and Ballycamus both come into this on the back of winning performances and enter calculations, while Neon Moon might find this is a tad easier than the race he contested at Ascot last month and commands respect. However, GOLDEN SON is surely better than he could muster on heavy ground in a Class 2 beginners' chase at Aintree earlier this month. A Grade 2 winner over hurdles during his time in France, the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding was runner-up in a deeper race than this at Warwick on his penultimate start and looks worth another chance here.

PASSING WELL has made a bright start over fences, going one better than on his chase debut when scoring in game fashion at Lingfield a month ago. He can continue his progress to follow up over this longer trip, though Walking On Air possesses the physique for chasing and isn't taken lightly, while Golden Son remains capable of better in this sphere.

Another chance is given to GOLDEN SON, who struggled on bad ground last time but can now build upon his very promising British debut.

15:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +69%) Finn Russell	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(4) Finn Russell 5/4, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (8f) 2 days ago. Place possibilities. C&D and Lingfield (hands and heels) 1m wins in recent weeks; pulled chance away on Tuesday.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +68%) Verona Star	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(3) Verona Star 13/2, 40/1, first run since leaving Archie Watson when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 11 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Others preferred. This rather easier than the 0-85 of his recent stable debut; rider got first win last week.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 -20%) High Court Judge	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) High Court Judge 12/1, 7/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip for this tapeta debut and probably worth taking on. Line always coming too soon over 7f latest; only runner in line-up unraced on Tapeta.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +46%) Ellexis	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Ellexis 15/2, 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 26 days ago and likely to find a few too good once more. Generally outrunning her mark of late; drop in class a plus, the drop in trip less so.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +17%) Give A Little Back	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Give A Little Back 10/1, Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win perspective. One win in 22 came over 9.5f here off 2lb higher; just okay efforts so far for new yard.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -71%) Harbour Vision	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Harbour Vision 12/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in October. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Best to overlook that run and he's not discounted. Back to mark of October's C&D win; could be stall one prompts a return to frontrunning.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/2 -100%) Graffiti	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(1) Graffiti 9/2, Two wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9.5f, 11/2) 43 days ago, soon clear. Up 6 lb but rider's claim helps in that regard and he's a key player. Value for further than near-3l margin of victory here latest (9.5f); 6lb rise not harsh.
8th	9 8th (9) (22/1 -267%) Awesome Spirit	22 22/1(-267%)	(9) Awesome Spirit 22/1, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, below form fifth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip and cheekpieces/hood on for the first time. Not without each-way hope. Unplaced in 5f maiden latest; grounds on dam's side to believe this longer trip could suit.

LTO Selection:

GRAFFITI had plenty in hand when winning over the extended 1m1f circuit here last month and, as this doesn't appear to be much tougher on face value, it would come as no surprise to see the four-year-old readily cope with carrying top-weight in this company. Prince Ali and Harbour Vision are both better than they could muster last time out and rate as shortlist material, given each is a previous course winner. High Court Judge is also considered due to being unexposed st the trip.

The vote goes to GRAFFITI, who did the job well over 9.5f here last time and neither this drop back in trip nor the 6 lb rise are likely to overly inconvenience him. Prince Ali was below par last time but he's otherwise been in good form in recent months and looks the main danger ahead of Harbour Vision and Finn Russell.

The drop from 0-85 class can help VERONA STAR resume winning ways on just his second run for Tony Carroll, ahead of Graffiti.

15:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/11 +0%) San Frandisco	0.727273 8/11(+0%)	(4) San Frandisco 8/11, Jukebox Jury gelding who was a 6-figure buy after winning an Irish point. Couldn't justify favouritism but showed plenty of ability when runner-up in bumper at Chepstow (16f, soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Should put that experience to good use here. Irish point winner; good start to rules career when second at Chepstow last month.
2	2 2nd (2) (18/1 -157%) Rehill Relic	18 18/1(-157%)	(2) Rehill Relic 18/1, £50,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Dollys Destination. Dam (h85) bumper winner. Ready winner sole start in points (Apr 22). Bought for £50,000 after readily winning a maiden point on debut in April; interesting.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/2 -11%) Rossbridge	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Rossbridge 5/2, €25,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to modest chaser Johnny Yuma. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Oct 22) so he's highly respected on debut. Bought for £40,000 after Irish point win in October; new stable does well in bumpers.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +50%) Maggies Boy	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Maggies Boy 5/1, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chase winner Telhimlisten. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2m-21f winner) Laganbank. Market can guide expectations. Half-brother to stable's fair hurdle/chase winner Tellhimlisten; yard quiet in bumpers.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of SAN FRANDISCO, who must hold every chance if building upon a strong runner-up effort on his Rules debut at Chepstow last month. Going by his pedigree, Jamie Snowden's charge should be able to handle heavy ground and he is taken to see off NH newcomer Rossbridge, who has also won a point-to-point. Maggies Boy is another to note for market support as he makes his racecourse debut.

SAN FRANDISCO is the only one who has been seen under Rules so Jamie Snowden's charge can put that experience to good use and go one better than when finishing runner-up at Chepstow last month. Point-winners Rossbridge and Rehill Relic can chase him home in that order.

Chepstow runner-up SAN FRANDISCO probably sets a fairly good standard of rules form and gets the nod.

15:45 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 -25%) Individualiste	1.5 6/4(-25%)	(3) Individualiste 6/4, Fair on the Flat in France and off the mark for current yard in C&D novice in March last year. After a 20-month absence, has made the frame in 2 of his 3 starts in handicaps this season, running well when third back here 16 days ago. Major player with cheekpieces added. If his jumping sharpens up for cheekpieces he should have a major say.
2	7 2nd (7) (66/1 +0%) Freddie Fleetfoot	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Freddie Fleetfoot 66/1, Has offered little in varied events over hurdles, faring no better after 7 months off when down the field in maiden at Exeter 17 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Has no obvious form claims and especially from so far out of the weights.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/2 +9%) Nordic Tiger	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(5) Nordic Tiger 5/2, French import who, refitted with a tongue tie, shaped better on his third start for current yard when third in handicap at Lingfield (2m) 19 days ago, ridden a shade more patiently. Remains early days so he could still have more to offer upped in trip. Lightly raced and went down by under 2l on handicap debut; longer trip can benefit.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -85%) Mr Muldoon	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Mr Muldoon 12/1, Solid third in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.5f) on reappearance but failed to build on that at Ffos Las next time. Again below form back over fences at Lingfield 19 days ago, but he's now down to his last winning mark so he's not discounted returned to hurdling. Form can fluctuate but he ran well over hurdles at Newton Abbot in October.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +17%) Well Vicky	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Well Vicky 5/1, Won her first 3 handicaps last term, completing a quick-fire hat-trick at Plumpton (2m) in February. Run of good form halted at Cheltenham in April and pulled up on her return last month, but she's edged back down in the weights as a result with in-form jockey on board. Possibilities if returning to her winning level after two below-par efforts.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/1 +38%) Fleurman	5 5/1(+38%)	(2) Fleurman 5/1, Market Rasen juvenile hurdle winner and, after a poor effort on his final start in 2022, recorded back-to-back wins on the Flat in February. Tailed off at Royal Ascot when last seen, but he's on a workable mark back hurdling with tongue strap now applied. Useful Flat performer; maiden winner over hurdles who should be well handicapped.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -230%) Bonheur De Ballon	66 66/1(-230%)	(4) Bonheur De Ballon 66/1, Won claiming hurdle (18.9f) in France in November last year but has struggled in 2 outings for his current yard, having another wind op prior to finishing well held at Doncaster 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on, but he has something to prove at present. Poor in both his runs for this yard and cheekpieces are added.

LTO Selection:

INDIVIDUALISTE's only career win came over C&D in March 2022 and he showed some promise again when third over this track and trip earlier in the month. He has been helped by a 1lb drop in the ratings following that effort and may have enough to see off Nordic Tiger, who ran a career-best when third at Lingfield last time out and should be open to improvement now tackling further. Consistent Flat performer Fleurman cannot be ruled out either on his return to this sphere.

INDIVIDUALISTE took a step back in the right direction when third at this C&D 16 days ago, despite making his effort away from the principals in the straight, so he is taken to return to winning ways with cheekpieces on first time. Nordic Tiger could yet do better for his current yard and is feared most, ahead of Well Vicky.

Olly Murphy's FLEURMAN makes a belated return to hurdling after a productive year on the Flat and he should be very well handicapped.

15:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (11/2 +61%) Pessoa	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(12) Pessoa 11/2, C&D winner. Fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 20/1) 42 days ago. C&D winner this time last year and defied today's mark after, but struggling since summer.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Mumayaz	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Mumayaz 7/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 10 days ago. Only once out of the frame in 10 starts this year and should be in the mix again. Second on five of last six outings; becoming frustrating, but no trip or surface issues.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +45%) Dakota Power	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(2) Dakota Power 10/3, Course winner. 10/3, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, running on. Enters calculations. Run on into third over C&D the last twice; eased 1lb but likely needs to find a bit extra.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -29%) Swinging Eddie	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Swinging Eddie 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. 7/2, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there again. Won going away over C&D last week; yet to defy today's 4lb higher mark away from turf.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 +0%) The Toff	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) The Toff 25/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Grant Tuer when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Something to find on form. Par effort on last week's stable debut at Southwell; bit more persuasive on Polytrack/turf.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 -71%) Bishop's Glory	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Bishop's Glory 12/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (40/1) at this C&D 43 days ago, making all. Enters calculations. Made virtually all over C&D from worse draw latest; 2lb rise for that appears fair.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/2 -10%) Warminster	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Warminster 11/2, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 7/2) 3 days ago. Fourth in a blanket finish here three days ago (6f); yet to hit the line strongly at 7f.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -150%) Ishani	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Ishani 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good). Off 154 days. Significantly back up in trip. Others have achieved more. Fair C&D maiden third, but never a factor on handicap debut (5f) in July and absent since.
9th	3 9th (3) (14/1 +13%) Mykonos St John	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Mykonos St John 14/1, Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 15/2) 25 days ago. Remains weighted to strike but brave to name this the day; bled from the nose last time.
10th	9 10th (9) (33/1 -313%) Art Collection	33 33/1(-313%)	(9) Art Collection 33/1, Didn't need to improve to win 13-runner claimer at Chantilly (7f, 14/1) 60 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Tapeta winner in 2017; three French wins this year include 7f Polytrack claimer latest.
11th	11 11th (11) (14/1 -56%) Munificent	14 14/1(-56%)	(11) Munificent 14/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 7/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, soft) 57 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Within 1lb of September's most recent course win (5f); still to convince fully at 7f.

LTO Selection:

Swinging Eddie is still on a competitive mark despite going up 4lb for winning over this course and distance win eight days ago, while Dakota Power has won once and been placed three times from just five visits to this venue, and again looks a solid candidate to be heavily involved. Nevertheless, MUMAYAZ shades them both in terms of consistency and, from 2lb lower than his last winning mark, the Tony Carroll-trained gelding is suggested as the pick of this bunch.

SWINGING EDDIE resumed winning ways in comprehensive fashion when recording a third C&D win last week so can defy a 4 lb rise. Mumayaz should be in the mix again, while Bishop's Glory produced a career best on only his third start for this yard when making all over C&D 6 weeks ago.

Better drawn than when winning another C&D 0-65 last time, BISHOP'S GLORY can follow up at the expense of the frustrating Mumayaz.

16:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 +0%) Thats Dandy Harry	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Thats Dandy Harry 7/1, €75,000 foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Just Past Andover and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 5.5f Elnadim Star. Fair bit to like on paper and makes belated debut in winnable event. Has quite a useful sprint pedigree but this is a belated debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 -13%) Cobh Harbour	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Cobh Harbour 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 10/1, third of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Third both starts around 5f (Tapeta latterly) but improvement needed now up at 7f.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/15 +34%) Verdansk	0.533333 8/15(+34%)	(8) Verdansk 8/15, Fairly useful gelding. Good second of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 11/4) 14 days ago. Hard to beat on that display. Sets decent standard on his two AW runs for this yard, beaten neck in handicap here latest.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +0%) Mapogo	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Mapogo 4/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Harry Derham when second of 10 at this course (8.6f) on Flat debut 11 days ago. That was much more like it and the winner looks promising. Leading claims. Well held in two bumpers but promise when second on recent course Flat debut; can improve.
5th	9 5th (9) (125/1 -400%) Daffin	125 125/1(-400%)	(9) Daffin 125/1, £65,000 yearling, 1,400 gns 3-y-o, U S Navy Flag filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 7f-9.4f winner Duchess Andorra. Cost £65,000 as a yearling but Kevin Frost picked her up for only 1,400gns in June.
6th	5 6th (5) (200/1 -203%) Metal Beau	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Metal Beau 200/1, Eighth of 11 in minor event (250/1) at this course (8.6f) on debut 47 days ago, very slowly away. Sent off at 250-1 when down the field on his 8.6f course debut 47 days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -60%) Pierrefonds	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Pierrefonds 40/1, Sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (14/1) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. More one for handicaps judged on his two Flat efforts (both 7f) in recent weeks.
8th	10 8th (10) (125/1 -279%) Eskimo Flo	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Eskimo Flo 125/1, Garswood filly. Dam unraced. Garswood filly who would be a surprise winner on debut.
9th	3 9th (3) (250/1 -25%) Lord Whitemere	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Lord Whitemere 250/1, Pulled up in junior bumper/well held in minor event at Wolverhampton. Pulled up in Exeter bumper and always rear switched to the Flat here 11 days ago.
10th	2 10th (2) (8/1 -78%) Hombre	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Hombre 8/1, Promising type. Third of 11 in maiden at this C&D (15/2) on debut 26 days ago. Should progress. Some promise when third on C&D debut 26 days ago; entitled to progress.

LTO Selection:

This looks a good opportunity for VERDANSK to break his maiden, despite this being the ninth time of asking. The son of No Nay Never has run well on both previous attempts on the all-weather since joining the Henry Candy yard and, with the return to 7f not expected to raise any issues, another big run is expected. Mapogo enters calculations after finishing second to a potentially useful type on his debut on the Flat 11 days ago, while Hombre is another to seriously consider.

A decent opening for VERDANSK after his fine second in a 6f handicap here last time. That's 2 good races he's run on AW and this longer trip will suit Henry Candy's charge. Mapogo and Hombre are dangerous, while Thats Dandy Harry is worth a look first time up.

If VERDANSK can reproduce the form he's shown when placed in two AW handicaps since joining Henry Candy he'll likely get off the mark.

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

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 -243%) Ernie's Valentine	12 12/1(-243%)	(6) Ernie's Valentine 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. well backed 3/1, first run since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole when last of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 38 days ago, struggled to get involved after a poor start. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Worth another chance. Never a threat on recent yard debut but down to a career-low mark and goes well on AW.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Bass Player	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Bass Player 4/1, Unreliable sort. First run since leaving Tom Clover when good third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 25/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Respected. No win since debut but decent start for this yard when third over 7f three weeks ago.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 -43%) True Statesman	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) True Statesman 5/1, 14/1, very good third of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. Best run this year when third over 1m2f latest and form boosted; might be the answer.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +29%) Gincident	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Gincident 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 6/1, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. C&D winner; caught eye over 7f here on return from break; possible excuses over C&D since.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +30%) Gavi Di Gavi	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Gavi Di Gavi 14/1, 4-time course winner. Latest win at Sandown in July. Last of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 19 days ago. Has work to do. Good course record; might have needed recent outing after break; enters reckoning.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 -20%) Larado	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Larado 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Proving expensive to follow this year. Close second at Kempton (1m) in October but run only respectably in three starts since.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +64%) Light Up Our Stars	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(8) Light Up Our Stars 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 8 days ago, never nearer. One to be interested in again. Two more AW wins this autumn (including C&D) but handicapper in charge since.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/2 +75%) United Front	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(1) United Front 7/2, 28/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 21 days ago. Drops in class. Only one win in last two years and well beaten back on AW last twice.

LTO Selection:

LIGHT UP OUR STARS was only beaten a length when fourth over C&D last week and the seven-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower mark here. Larado may benefit from this step back up in distance and is a threat to the selection, while Gavi Di Gavi and True Statesman are others who are capable of making the frame.

TRUE STATESMAN ran his best race for a while when third at Chelmsford and looks interesting again now having dropped in the weights. Ernie's Valentine was all the rage in the betting starting out for this yard but struggled to get involved after a poor start here last month so is worth another chance, while Bass Player made a decent start for this yard when third here 3 weeks ago.

The form of the race TRUE STATESMAN was third in last time has been boosted so he's given a chance to build on that encouraging run.

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 +25%) Rousing Encore	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Rousing Encore 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022 but he caught the eye on only his second AW start when fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Has to be taken seriously. Caught the eye on his second AW run when fifth at Lingfield; interesting off falling mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +27%) Baldomero	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Baldomero 2/1, Visored first time, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 4/1) 10 days ago, having run of race. Should be thereabouts again but his losing run is mounting up. Ran another solid race when runner-up at Kempton ten days ago; he can go well again.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 -25%) Gulliver	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Gulliver 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in September. 15/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 17 days ago, merely closing up late. Never-dangerous sixth at Lingfield (6f) 17 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 -80%) Starshiba	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Starshiba 9/2, Four wins from 17 runs this year. First run since leaving David O'Meara when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago, driven out. Should remain very competitive up 3 lb. Successful start for new yard over C&D two weeks ago; must enter calculations.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +33%) Song For Whoever	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Song For Whoever 8/1, 13/2, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 51 days ago. Back up in trip. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Failed to build on earlier promise for new yard when last at Chelmsford; blinkers on now.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 -78%) Conquistador	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Conquistador 8/1, Course winner. 9/2, first run since leaving George Boughey when eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Encouraging start for new yard when staying-on Southwell eighth; in the mix up in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +25%) Dubai Station	6 6/1(+25%)	(2) Dubai Station 6/1, C&D winner. Short of room 1f out and can have a line put through latest start when last of 6 at Newcastle. Is back on a workable mark. Encouraging start for new yard, not enjoying a clear run at Newcastle latest; considered.

LTO Selection:

BALDOMERO was only beaten a neck when second in a stronger event than this at Kempton 10 days ago and he tops the shortlist for this contest off the same mark. Starshiba, a stablemate of the selection, won over C&D a couple of weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Rousing Encore is best of the rest.

ROUSING ENCORE shaped quite well back on AW for just the second time in his career at Lingfield earlier this month and is given a chance to build on that promise and strike. Mick Appleby pair Starshiba and Baldomero may give him most to do.

Richard Fahey's 3yo ROUSING ENCORE made a promising return when fifth at Lingfield and can get back to winning ways.

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/5 -7%) Pepsi Cat	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(4) Pepsi Cat 16/5, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago, kept up to work. Enters calculations. Reliable filly who won at Newcastle latest; up 3lb but she's not taken on lightly.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -17%) One Night Stand	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) One Night Stand 7/2, Course winner. 5/2, much improved when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 7 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there. Resumed winning ways in good style at Lingfield (5f); merits serious consideration.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +49%) Nelson Gay	3.5 7/2(+49%)	(2) Nelson Gay 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Not discounted. C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second here; can go well again off same mark.
4	3 4th (3) (17/2 +6%) Twilight Fun	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Twilight Fun 17/2, Twice-raced winner. 11/2, won 6-runner maiden at this C&D, making all. Off 12 months. Makes handicap debut. Remains with potential but absence is an obvious concern. Landed C&D maiden 12 months ago; the market can prove a good guide on his comeback run.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/2 +36%) Ramon Di Loria	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Ramon Di Loria 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago, finishing well. One to consider but needs a strong pace. Ended losing run over C&D before a solid fourth of 11 at Southwell (5f); shortlisted.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +0%) Yesterday's Hero	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Yesterday's Hero 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this course (6.1f) 26 days ago. Debut 6f maiden winner at Chelmsford but he's failed to kick on since sent handicapping.
7th	8 7th (8) (17/2 +58%) Secret Mistral	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(8) Secret Mistral 17/2, Latest win at Leicester in September. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 12/1) 15 days ago. Scored at Leicester in September and she's remained in good nick since; can go well again.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +20%) New Hope Bullet	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) New Hope Bullet 16/1, Hooded for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form 4¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Pepsi Cat in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago. Must improve. Hinted at revival in first-time hood/cheekpieces with Newcastle fifth latest; considered.

LTO Selection:

The consistent PEPSI CAT returned to winning ways over this trip at Newcastle three weeks ago and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop her here. That said, Nelson Gay should not be underestimated having hit the crossbar over C&D recently, while One Night Stand and Ramon Di Loria are others who are capable of going well at this level.

This looks a strong contest for the grade but ONE NIGHT STAND had loads in hand when scoring at Lingfield a week ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he's capable of following up. Fellow last-time-out winners Wee Fat Mac and Pepsi Cat are likely to go well again.

Scott Dixon's ONE NIGHT STAND returned to winning ways in some style at Lingfield last time and can make light of a 7lb weights rise.

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +38%) Shaheen Saqaar	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Shaheen Saqaar 5/2, 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 24 days ago, seemingly in need of more of an end-to-end gallop. Down in trip. Solid each-way claims. Only sixth in Lingfield handicap 24 days ago; he may still do better off an easing mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 -23%) Crafter	2 2/1(-23%)	(3) Crafter 2/1, Well-backed 8/1, capitalised on a much-reduced mark after a 10-week break in 11-runner handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago, overcoming pace bias to lead close home. Only 2 lb higher here so every chance he can follow up. Scored over C&D latest, despite coming wide; up 2lb but another bold showing on the cards.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 +13%) Carey Street	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Carey Street 7/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, ran below form after 5 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D just over 6 weeks ago. Needs to get back on track after a short break. It's now 16 starts since his last C&D success; he needs to take a step forward.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +30%) Havana Goldrush	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Havana Goldrush 7/2, Course winner. 6/1, underperformed when 5¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Crafter in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Course winner but below-par seventh over C&D two weeks ago; he needs to bounce back.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 +55%) Zambezi Magic	18 18/1(+55%)	(1) Zambezi Magic 18/1, Made little impression when eleventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Readily passed over. Yet to fire in three runs this winter, only 11th at Chelmsford latest; others appeal more.
6th	7 6th (7) (50/1 -456%) Rebecca West	50 50/1(-456%)	(7) Rebecca West 50/1, 20/1, well-beaten third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Modest on the Flat, good third when last seen on handicap debut at Yarmouth in June on final outing for John & Thady Gosden. Modest maiden for John and Thady Gosden; poor form since over hurdles so has bit to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -108%) Art Of Romance	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Art Of Romance 25/1, First run since leaving Brian Meehan when third of 5 in an uncompetitive seller (25/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 53 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not disgraced for new yard when third at Chelmsford; needs to back it up reverted to h'cap.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 -60%) Ebury	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Ebury 16/1, 22/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Winless since 2019 but not disgraced when fifth here four days ago; one for the shortlist.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -106%) Techno Lady	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Techno Lady 33/1, 18/1, again showed little when eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Poor maiden who comes here on the back of two below-par efforts; cheekpieces reached for.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -65%) Madam Macho	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Madam Macho 33/1, 100/1, fared no better when ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 9 days ago. Only ninth of 12 in 1m3f Southwell handicap nine days ago; others are preferred.

LTO Selection:

CRAFTER was able to exploit a drop in the ratings when winning over this C&D a fortnight ago, and Mark Loughnane's charge looks handicapped to repeat the dose having been raised just 2lb for that head success. A three-time track winner (twice over this trip), Carey Street continues to run with some credit in defeat and he should not be written off, along with Art Of Romance, who returns to handicaps having finished third in a seller at Chelmsford last month.

CRAFTER landed some tidy bets when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over C&D 2 weeks ago, and having been nudged up just 2 lb for that success, Mark Loughnane's 5-y-o has solid claims of following up. He can get the better of Shaheen Saqaar, who should benefit from this drop back in trip, with Havana Goldrush and Ebury taken to fight out minor honours.

This looks an fine opportunity for Mark Loughnane's rejuvenated CRAFTER (nap) to follow up his recent C&D success off a 2lb higher mark

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +32%) Mitigator	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(4) Mitigator 9/4, 6/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago. Fairly treated but hard to know if he'll be in the same form. Chelmsford second under debut rider latest; placed off 5lb higher over this C&D in past.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/2 -38%) Isle Of Wolves	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Isle Of Wolves 11/2, Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. 13/2, shaped as if still in form when sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 43 days ago. Back down in trip. Latest effort best excused and he's on a handy mark. Winless since August 2019 but frequently placed on Tapeta this year; back down in class.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/4 +42%) Swing To The Stars	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(3) Swing To The Stars 7/4, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 5/1) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Consistent, if faring no better for a tactical switch (C&D) last month or 1m3f trip latest.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +55%) Blue Hero	9 9/1(+55%)	(2) Blue Hero 9/1, 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Seventh of 10 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Four-time Bath winner this year, including off higher, but not as compelling on Tapeta.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 -122%) Taxiing	20 20/1(-122%)	(6) Taxiing 20/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 33/1). Off 92 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery. Worth monitoring in the betting. Modicum of hope at this sort of trip on turf in Ireland; stable debut in a weak race.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 -43%) Ermin Street	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Ermin Street 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Okay C&D efforts of late; place claims off a mark now 18lb lower than this time last year.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 +24%) Big Dutchie	50 50/1(+24%)	(8) Big Dutchie 50/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Doncaster (8f, soft). Off 161 days. Something to find on form. C&D 0-55 second here 14 months ago remains one of his better efforts; poor so far in 2023.

LTO Selection:

SWING TO THE STARS has been gradually working her way down the handicap in recent starts, despite performing with some credit, so Ian Williams' filly could get her nose in front today in what looks a winnable contest. Mitigator was well-held in second at Chelmsford last time but a similar performance would bring him firmly into the reckoning, while Isle of Wolves and Ermin Street are just two others to consider.

ISLE OF WOLVES had been in good order prior to an excusable run last time and, down in grade, he's worth taking a chance on. Swing To The Stars and Ermin Street both arrive in reasonable form and are likely to get competitive.

David Evans probably wouldn't need to elicit a lot of improvement from TAXIING for her to account for Isle Of Wolves and the rest.

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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