13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/4 +31%) Langley Hundred		2.75 11/4(+31%)																															(7) Langley Hundred 11/4, Bounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark and end a losing run at Hereford (25f, good) last month. Just touched off over this C&D next time and, still on a fair mark, this 7-y-o has to enter calculations. Won at Hereford last month and bettered that form when close second over C&D 18 days ago.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/1 +50%) Always Busy		7 7/1(+50%)																															(9) Always Busy 7/1, Modest handicap hurdler (1-12 in that sphere) but he did at least leave his low-key chase debut behind when runner-up at Wincanton (26.7f, heavy) earlier this month. Place possibilities here off the same mark, provided he is able to build on that. Bettered poor chase debut when second at Wincanton this month; a possible.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -17%) Exmoor Forest		14 14/1(-17%)																															(4) Exmoor Forest 14/1, Opened chase account in first-time cheekpieces when landing 9-runner handicap at Bangor (3m, good) in July. Poor efforts on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts and needs to bounce back having undergone a second wind op last month. Won at Bangor in summer but well beaten on two of three runs since; hard to predict.
4	2 4th (2) (20/1 -264%) Shakeyatailfeather		20 20/1(-264%)																															(2) Shakeyatailfeather 20/1, Scored over hurdles at Newton Abbot in September and made an encouraging start over fences when fourth at Doncaster (19f, good) on penultimate start. Failed to build on that next time but it's still early days for this 5-y-o and she's not discounted. Ran quite well on last month's chasing debut and will find this easier than latest task.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/2 -13%) Kit's Coty		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(6) Kit's Coty 9/2, Hereford maiden hurdle winner last winter and finished hot on the heals of the first 2 when third in a 3m mares' handicap on chase debut at Ludlow. Major backward step at Leicester since, though, and it's hard to know which way she will go from this point. Flopped on soft ground this month but the form of her chasing debut has worked out well.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/3 +63%) Tout Sur Moi		3.333333 10/3(+63%)																															(5) Tout Sur Moi 10/3, Showed promise in bumpers and also displayed a fair level of ability in 5 runs over hurdles. Encouraging start over fences when fourth in a 9-runner C&D handicap recently and he's one for the shortlist off this 1 lb lower mark with improvement likely. Made promising chse debut when keeping-on fourth over C&D this month; high on the list.
7th	1 7th (1) (50/1 +0%) Micro Millions		50 50/1(+0%)																															(1) Micro Millions 50/1, £40,000 buy after winning an Irish point and made the frame 3 times over hurdles at up to 25f for Dan Skelton last term. However, pulled up at Bangor on his debut over fences for new yard in October and now finds himself with a fair bit to prove. Pulled up on chase/handicap debut in October; others have much less to prove.
8th	10 8th (10) (10/1 +50%) Horizon D'or		10 10/1(+50%)																															(10) Horizon D'or 10/1, Successful twice over hurdles in 2023 and made the frame first 2 starts since returning from an 11-month absence in September. However, he failed to fire last time and is probably worth taking on now switched to fences. 2-14 over hurdles; well beaten last time; others in this line-up look stronger.
9th	8 9th (8) (11/2 -10%) Ri Na Cuirte		5.5 11/2(-10%)																															(8) Ri Na Cuirte 11/2, Again very well backed and proved a different proposition after 6 months off when narrowly landing a 3¼m Fontwell handicap hurdle in November. Good third in stronger race at Ascot a fortnight on (first 2 winners next time) and lots to like now sent chasing (second in a point). In good form over hurdles last month and needs to be taken seriously on chase debut.
3	3 |PU| (3) (7/1 +50%) Just One Surf		7 7/1(+50%)																															(3) Just One Surf 7/1, Placed in Irish points/bumper and left his first 2 hurdle runs behind when springing a 40/1 surprise in a maiden here (2m, soft) in March. However, followed that with a heavy defeat on handicap bow at Sandown and subsequent chase debut display at Plumpton was inauspicious, to put it mildly. Course hurdle winner; flopped on chase debut in May but could still do well over fences.

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A game winner at Hereford on his penultimate start, LANGLEY HUNDRED was denied a brace when touched off by an improver of Nicky Henderson's over this C&D last month. However, he did very little wrong on that occasion, finishing clear of the remainder, and can gain compensation off just a 3lb higher mark. A winner at Fontwell in November, Ri Na Cuirte has improved of late but needs another personal best after going up a further 4lb for his third-placed finish at Ascot latest. The competitively-weighted Shakeyatailfeather completes the shortlist.

A winning chase debut could be on the cards for RI NA CUIRTE, who looked an improved model over hurdles last month, striking at Fontwell prior to finishing a solid third at Ascot. The latter form has been boosted (the winner of that handicap has won again since, and the second also scored next time) and the fact that this 6-y-o was runner-up between the flags augurs well ahead of this switch to fences. The in-form Langley Hundred and likely improver Tout Sur Moi rate the main dangers.

Fourth over C&D on his recent chasing debut, TOUT SUR MOI still has potential and can make the necessary improvement today.

13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/4 -17%) Wal Buck's		1.75 7/4(-17%)																															(5) Wal Buck's 7/4, Encouraging signs over hurdles and is improving with each run over fences, coming in an excellent second of 10 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Weighted to go close despite taking a 5 lb rise. Went close at Wetherby on his third chase start and a first win may well be imminent.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +28%) Good Work		6.5 13/2(+28%)																															(4) Good Work 13/2, Remains a maiden but he posted a solid third of 10 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Unreliable sort, though. Often runs well (including here on heavy ground) but remains a maiden after 25 starts.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +38%) Ottoline		10 10/1(+38%)																															(7) Ottoline 10/1, A fair winning hurdler last season but failed to fire in 2 chases. Pulled up in 2m4f Sandown handicap hurdle 23 days ago too so she has it to prove now back in this sphere. Arrives with something to prove but can't be ruled out given who she's trained by.
4	6 4th (6) (16/5 +42%) Cream Of The West		3.2 16/5(+42%)																															(6) Cream Of The West 16/5, A dual hurdles winner last season at up to 3m. Off 9 months before posting an encouraging sixth of 14 in 2m4f Hexham handicap on his debut over fences 19 days ago. Runner-up in an Irish point so needs considering. Kept on for fair sixth over 2m4f at Hexham on chase debut; this step up in trip could suit.
2	2 |B| (2) (4/1 +20%) Galassian		4 4/1(+20%)																															(2) Galassian 4/1, Very lightly-raced hurdler who showed much improved form to land 2m4f Bangor maiden hurdle earlier in the month. A winning pointer too so he's much respected now going chasing. Won maiden hurdle at Bangor recently and could have more to offer now sent chasing.
1	1 |F| (1) (8/1 +0%) Broomfield Present		8 8/1(+0%)																															(1) Broomfield Present 8/1, Useful winning hurdler. Made a promising start in this sphere when third at Exeter last November but has failed to build on it, off year/had wind op before a well-held sixth at Uttoxeter 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Raced lazily on comeback but cheekpieces may help this soft-ground 3m course hurdle winner.

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WAL BUCK'S went agonisingly close to opening his account over fences when beaten only a neck in a fight to the line at Wetherby. The Lucinda Russell-trained five-year-old has plenty of scope for further progress and another bold bid is anticipated. A maiden hurdle winner at Bangor, Galassian has also won between the flags. He can feature on his debut over regulation fences, while Broomfield Present won off today's mark here over hurdles in 2023 and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form.

WAL BUCK'S is progressing with experience and fancied to build on his excellent Wetherby second last time out and get off the mark. Both Cream of The West and Gold Emery are expected to build on encouraging reappearance efforts at Hexham and Wetherby respectively and can chase home Lucinda Russell's 5-y-o in that order. Chasing newcomer Galassian completes the shortlist.

Last year's runner-up GOLD EMERY is just 1lb higher this time around and is taken to get off the mark over fences.

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

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14:17 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/8 +17%) Jubilee Alpha		1.875 15/8(+17%)																															(5) Jubilee Alpha 15/8, Fairly-useful bumper performer who offered plenty to work on when 1½ lengths third of 9 to Listentoyourheart in listed contest at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Likely to improve and holds strong claims. Grade 2 bumper runner-up; promising third in Listed race on hurdle debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +0%) Hollygrove Cha Cha		6.5 13/2(+0%)																															(4) Hollygrove Cha Cha 13/2, Won both starts in bumpers in the spring and is also unbeaten over hurdles, improving from her Ludlow debut success when readily taking Fontwell novice (19.1f, soft) 20 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but remains with potential. 2-2 in bumpers and 2-2 over hurdles; up in grade today but worth her place in the line-up.
3	6 3rd (6) (40/1 -21%) Kitty Foyle		40 40/1(-21%)																															(6) Kitty Foyle 40/1, Fairly useful stayer on the Flat (stays 2m) and bright start over hurdles when landing mares' novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in September. However, limitations exposed since and faces a stiff task against the principals here. Won on hurdle debut in September but well held by Listentoyourheart twice since.
4	1 4th (1) (13/8 +41%) Listentoyourheart		1.625 13/8(+41%)																															(1) Listentoyourheart 13/8, Overcame inexperience to make a winning bumper debut at Sedgefield last autumn and has looked good in 3 starts over hurdles, landing the odds at Market Rasen before scoring twice at Newbury, latterly in listed Mares' event (16.3f, good to soft) last month. Likely more to come yet. Impressed on all three hurdling starts this season, the latest a Listed win; big player.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 -8%) Metkayina		7 7/1(-8%)																															(7) Metkayina 7/1, Built on encouraging hurdles debut when winning 6-runner novice at Lingfield (16f, soft, 10/3) 21 days ago, kept up to work. More on plate here but likely has more to offer. Useful in bumpers last season and a ready novice hurdle winner this month; a contender.
6th	3 6th (3) (150/1 -50%) Don't Tell Rosie		150 150/1(-50%)																															(3) Don't Tell Rosie 150/1, Well held only outing on Flat for Daniel & Claire Kubler back in late 2022 but she did go with promise starting out for new yard when fifth of 13 in novice over C&D on NH debut 18 days ago. Faces a stiff task here, though. Hood goes on. Made fairly encouraging hurdle debut over C&D but huge improvement is needed today.
2	2 |F| (2) (17/2 -42%) Disco Dancer		8.5 17/2(-42%)																															(2) Disco Dancer 17/2, Off the mark over timber at Cork (16.9f) in July. Kept busy and run with credit since, latest when fourth of 10 in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 20 days ago. Should give another good account. Fourth in this grade this month but is just 1-14 over hurdles and looks exposed.

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Listentoyourheart extended her unbeaten run over hurdles to 3-3 with a hard-fought success in a Listed event at Newbury in November. However, she picks up a 5lb penalty and might struggle to uphold the form with the third home, JUBILEE ALPHA, who is having only her second start in this discipline and should be a whole lot wiser now she has hurdles experience to draw upon. The winner of two bumpers and a couple of hurdle races, Hollygrove Cha Cha also appeals despite this being her toughest assignment yet.

JUBILEE ALPHA should have learnt plenty from her encouraging Newbury hurdles bow and may be able to turn the tables on Listentoyourheart, who carries a 5 lb penalty for that victory. Hollygrove Cha Cha is also of interest.

The vote goes to JUBILEE ALPHA, who lost significant ground at the final flight when third in a Listed race on her hurdle debut.

14:17 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:35 Haydock Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 -85%) Itstonitejosephine		3 3/1(-85%)																															(6) Itstonitejosephine 3/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam, unraced, from family of high-class hurdler/smart chaser L'Ami Serge. In top hands and makes plenty of appeal on paper. Interesting debutante. Dam unraced; grandam from classy family; in top hands; could play leading role on debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +0%) Eagles Reprieve		3 3/1(+0%)																															(3) Eagles Reprieve 3/1, 10/1, won 9-runner bumper at Wetherby on his NH debut 23 days ago. This son of Wings of Eagles must enter calculations now going over hurdles. Won a junior bumper on debut and has an attractive pedigree; could have a big say.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/8 +88%) The Resdev Tyke		1.875 15/8(+88%)																															(5) The Resdev Tyke 15/8, Schiaparelli gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Moon Chime. The market can guide. Half-brother to bumper/hurdle winner Moon Chime (RPR 122); not ruled out on debut.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +21%) L'air Du Large		11 11/1(+21%)																															(4) L'air Du Large 11/1, Sent off 7/4 but he came in last of 4 in bumper at Market Rasen on debut 76 days ago. This No Risk At All gelding is in good hands so still needs considering on his hurdling bow. Sent off favourite on debut in bumper at Market Rasen in October but was well beaten.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 -12%) Mystical Martika		28 28/1(-12%)																															(7) Mystical Martika 28/1, In need of the experience when a debut fifth of 9 to Eagles Reprieve in bumper at Wetherby on NH debut 23 days ago. Can take a step forward now going hurdling. Soundly beaten by stablemate Eagles Reprieve in bumper on debut; others preferred.
2	2 |U| (2) (9/2 -80%) Smart Decision		4.5 9/2(-80%)																															(2) Smart Decision 9/2, Postponed gelding made a winning debut in 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (5/1) 31 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's a player under a 7 lb penalty. 5-1 winner on last month's debut at Doncaster and he's open to improvement; respected.

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SMART DECISION returned the convincing winner over hurdles at Doncaster on his racecourse debut. Another good account seems assured from Tim Easterby's charge, despite carrying a penalty, and he is taken to edge out Eagles Reprieve. The latter also made a winning debut when landing a bumper at Wetherby and connections waste no time sending him over timber, while the newcomer Itstonitejosephine represents Nicky Henderson's powerful team and should be noted for any significant support in the betting market.

The market should reveal plenty but the vote goes to Nicky Henderson's ITSTONITEJOSEPHINE who appeals on pedigree and is fancied to make a winning start. Doncaster debut scorer Smart Decision rates a big threat though, with other hurdling newcomers Eagles Reprieve and L'Air du Large also much respected.

Preference is for Wetherby bumper winner EAGLES REPRIEVE, who is bred to stay and that may well be an asset in the testing conditions.

14:35 Haydock Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:52 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +17%) Tiny Tetley		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(3) Tiny Tetley 5/2, Opened his account in a 21.5f Exeter maiden hurdle in February. Bit disappointing in Taunton handicap final start of last term but back on track when runner-up returned to Exeter last month and he merits respect off the same mark here. Second-season hurdler who ran creditably at Exeter on reappearance; has C&D form.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/1 -67%) Fautinette		10 10/1(-67%)																															(4) Fautinette 10/1, Fairly useful ex-French winner who got off the mark for current yard at Cartmel in May. Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Dieppe the following month but this demands a clear career-best. Made all at Cartmel (3m1f) on sole attempt beyond 2m5f; returns from a layoff.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +36%) Native Moon		3.5 7/2(+36%)																															(6) Native Moon 7/2, Signs of promise in maiden/novice hurdles and, though pulled up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter in May, he took a step back in the right direction when runner-up on return/debut for new yard over C&D last month. Likely to give it a good shot in first-time cheekpieces. Ran well over C&D last time (stable debut); possibilities if taking well to cheekpieces.
4	5 4th (5) (2/1 +0%) Despereaux		2 2/1(+0%)																															(5) Despereaux 2/1, Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning weak 7-runner handicap at Ludlow earlier this month. Followed up over this C&D 8 days later and, still feasibly treated up 8 lb, he should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Yard saddled the winner of this race 12 months ago. Two wins since upped to 3m and wearing cheekpieces, latest here; warrants respect.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 -57%) Striking A Pose		11 11/1(-57%)																															(1) Striking A Pose 11/1, Back-to-back winner of Exeter handicaps last season and encouraging third of 13 on return there in October. However, not so good next 2 starts and he looks risky on the back of his latest display at Wincanton where he was struggling some way out. Return to hurdles looks a plus but it's a long time since he won away from Exeter.
2	2 |PU| (2) (10/1 +9%) Geezer Rockstar		10 10/1(+9%)																															(2) Geezer Rockstar 10/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who ran poorly on handicap debut at Sandown in April. Reappearance fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Carlisle was decent but again followed a good effort with a bad one by misfiring at Wincanton (pulled up). Now tried in a tongue strap. Fitting of tongue-tie may help; bred to be suited by this new trip; not written off.

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The hat-trick seeking DESPEREAUX, whose yard won this race 12 months ago, has flourished with cheekpieces added and has a good chance of supplementing last month's C&D success, despite an 8lb higher mark. The Jane Willimas-trained gelding had plenty in hand on that occasion and looks well worth a try at this higher level. Tiny Tetley is still of low mileage and, having shown a liking for this venue, cannot be ruled out. Recent track-and-trip second Native Moon is also feared with first-time cheekpieces tried.

DESPEREAUX is unexposed as a stayer and makes plenty of appeal in his hat-trick bid having made it 2-3 here with a decisive C&D success 18 days ago. Native Moon also has a potential as a stayer and is feared most on the back of his improved second here last month, while Tiny Tetley, who found just one too good at Exeter, is another key player.

Hat-trick seeker DESPEREAUX gets the vote, ahead of solid-looking Tiny Tetley.

14:52 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:10 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 +36%) Saint Xavier		9 9/1(+36%)																															(7) Saint Xavier 9/1, Course winner but this veteran has yet to hit top form in handicap chases at Fontwell (27f) and Lingfield (20f) this winter. Cheekpieces go back on with plenty more required. 12yo who isn't the force of old but this course winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (20/1 -11%) The Two Amigos		20 20/1(-11%)																															(4) The Two Amigos 20/1, Gained his first win since 2019 in 2022 Welsh National. Only twice raced since but prominent long way when pulled up in handicap chase here (25.6f, soft) 26 days ago. This likeable veteran needs considering off a reduced mark with that run under his belt. 2022 Welsh National winner; pulled up here this month following a long absence.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 -21%) Gaboriot		3.333333 10/3(-21%)																															(2) Gaboriot 10/3, Has a superb strike rate in recent times and posted a good third in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in November. Not at his best when a well-backed sixth in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster 16 days ago but he's the sort to bounce back. Has won at up to 4m; bad mistake was costly at Doncaster; could be worth another chance.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -45%) Fantastikas		8 8/1(-45%)																															(5) Fantastikas 8/1, On a losing sequence but he recorded a solid third of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) 20 days ago. Can't be discounted. Good third over 3m last time but finished tired when soundly beaten in this last year.
3	3 |PU| (3) (6/4 +20%) Montgomery		1.5 6/4(+20%)																															(3) Montgomery 6/4, Winning hurdler for Christian Williams. Scored 3 times sent chasing for his new yard last term and resumed with a solid fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (28.7f) 23 days ago. Remains low mileage in this sphere and a big player. Reappeared with fair fifth at Sandown and this unexposed 7yo could improve for that run.
6	6 |PU| (6) (10/1 +60%) Valleres		10 10/1(+60%)																															(6) Valleres 10/1, Unreliable type who has been pulled up in handicap chases at Aintree and Lingfield on his last two runs. Stable is among the winners but he needs to take a big step forward after 10 months off. Pulled up on both runs last term but trainer has fine record in race; one of two for yard.
1	1 |PU| (1) (11/2 +61%) The Big Breakaway		5.5 11/2(+61%)																															(1) The Big Breakaway 11/2, It's 19 runs since his last win in 2020 but he got back on track when a 25/1-second of 10 in staying handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Needs to back it up now. It's a long time since he's posed a threat but last time was better & he could build on it.

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GABORIOT has generally been consistent over fences, with his splendid third-placed finish off 1lb lower in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in November underlining how versatile he is regarding distance. However, arguably even better when the emphasis is more on stamina, this longer trip could see the eight-year-old return to winning ways. Montgomery's yard won this race last year and commands respect given he should be sharper after his return at Sandown last month. The well-handicapped Fantastikas is another must for the shortlist.

MONTGOMERY was quick to make his mark sent chasing for Venetia Williams last season and can build on a good reappearance Sandown fifth to resume winning ways. Likeable veteran The Two Amigos could take a sizeable step forward and emerge as the main danger with a recent run here under his belt, although Fantastikas and Gaboriot merit respect too in an open-looking handicap.

Venetia Williams has won three of the last seven runnings (including last year) and the unexposed MONTGOMERY earns the vote.

15:10 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:27 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 -38%) Caeruleum		2.25 9/4(-38%)																															(1) Caeruleum 9/4, Found improvement when getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (26.7f, heavy, 2/1) 25 days ago. 8 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. Drew 15l clear to open account at Wincanton this month and ought to play a major role.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +38%) Unspeakable		5 5/1(+38%)																															(7) Unspeakable 5/1, Doing all his best work at finish when third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 11 days ago. Fairly treated back chasing and can make his presence felt. Plugged on for modest third in big-field hurdle 11 days ago; not always a fluent chaser.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/2 +61%) Blackacre		5.5 11/2(+61%)																															(9) Blackacre 11/2, Remains a maiden after 11 attempts and was flattered when well-beaten second of 7 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Never dangerous when second at Ludlow last month but still unexposed over fences.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -22%) Unblinking		22 22/1(-22%)																															(4) Unblinking 22/1, Gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) in 2022/23 season and was runner-up 3 times last season. However, he ended that campaign out of sorts and posted just respectable fifth on return at Southwell 2 weeks ago. Ran well to a point on seasonal debut; now 3lb lower than when going close in this in 2023.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -56%) Getupearly		7 7/1(-56%)																															(6) Getupearly 7/1, Still a maiden under Rules but placed on 4 of his 5 completed starts over fences, albeit he was below par when third at Exeter latest. Can't be discounted. Placed in three chases this season but flopped last time and is now 0-15 under rules.
6th	8 6th (8) (8/1 +43%) School For Scandal		8 8/1(+43%)																															(8) School For Scandal 8/1, Below par in heavy ground at Wincanton latest but had won back-to-back handicaps (including at this course) previously and remains on a workable mark. Dual chase winner this autumn (once here); had ground excuse last time; shortlisted.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 +33%) Marettimo		22 22/1(+33%)																															(5) Marettimo 22/1, Fair handicap chaser at best but has yet to really fire this term and makes limited appeal, despite a tumbling mark. Well handicapped on old form but not firing on all cylinders this season.
8th	10 8th (10) (25/1 +38%) Sevenofus		25 25/1(+38%)																															(10) Sevenofus 25/1, Still looking for first success and not seen since disappointing effort over hurdles at Newton Abbot in summer. Placed twice over fences here last season; off since below-par hurdle run in July.
2	2 |F| (2) (7/1 -17%) Touchwoodexpress		7 7/1(-17%)																															(2) Touchwoodexpress 7/1, Improved on his exploits over hurdles when making a winning handicap chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f) in October and backed that up with good second at Warwick (25.5f). Not in quite same form at Ludlow since but must enter calculations. Cheekpieces back on. Below form last time but made good start to chasing career in autumn; remains of interest.
3	3 |PU| (3) (16/1 -45%) Ballynaheer		16 16/1(-45%)																															(3) Ballynaheer 16/1, A fair 2m4f winner over hurdles who made a bright start over fences with placed efforts at Uttoxeter/Wincanton in October. Not so good the last twice, however, well held again at Newcastle on latest. Began chase career with two good thirds; not in same form the last twice; cheekpieces on.

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

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CAERULEUM put a frustrating sequence of placed efforts firmly behind him when hosing up at Wincanton. This six-year-old may well defy an 8lb rise in his current frame of mind and go in again. School For Scandal finished a long way behind the selection in third that day when bidding for a hat-trick, but today's better ground will be more to his liking and he could feature, while Getupearly failed to fire at Exeter last time but would not be without a chance if back on song.

CAERULEUM upped his game when easily scoring at Wincanton last month and an 8 lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Touchwoodexpress and Unspeakable should also go well.

The pick is UNBLINKING, who went close off a 3lb higher mark in this race last year and made an encouraging reappearance this month.

15:27 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 -50%) For Pleasure		4.5 9/2(-50%)																															(2) For Pleasure 9/2, Fine start for this yard last winter, winning over hurdles at Fakenham/Fontwell prior to scoring on the Flat at Chelmsford in April. Steadily back to form this season, second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) in November. Respected. Runner-up at Fakenham last month and this front-runner can make another bold bid.
2	6 2nd (6) (2/1 +56%) The Grafter		2 2/1(+56%)																															(6) The Grafter 2/1, Promise in bumpers for Sam Allwood and, after 8 months off, shaped well sent hurdling when third at Uttoxeter in October. Lesser effort next time, but runner-up back at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on handicap debut 20 days ago, though again showed an awkward side. Runner-up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter & this lightly raced 5yo could have more to offer.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/4 +10%) Bertie's Ballet		2.25 9/4(+10%)																															(5) Bertie's Ballet 9/4, Won novice at this C&D last season and bounced back from a below-par effort when runner-up back here (heavy) 9 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he could be ready to return to winning ways with cheekpieces applied. 2nd over C&D (heavy) nine days ago; can play a leading role if this doesn't come too soon.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Mack The Man		8 8/1(+11%)																															(4) Mack The Man 8/1, Reacted well to a visor with wins at Musselburgh and Perth in the spring and displayed a willing attitude when adding to tally after 5 months off at Ayr (16f, good to soft) in November. Again ran well at Kelso last time and he could be in the mix. Three wins this year and fair third in warm race at Kelso latest; can give a good account.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 -100%) Bareback Jack		12 12/1(-100%)																															(1) Bareback Jack 12/1, Successful sole outing in Irish points and made excellent start to his hurdling career in 2020/21, winning novices on his first 3 starts. However, well-beaten in Grade 2 at Kelso in March that season (lost shoe/cut leg) and has been absent since. Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21 season but races for the first time since.

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

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BERTIE'S BALLET was well backed when finishing a respectable second over this C&D nine days ago and the hint is taken that a quick return with cheekpieces added could see the Dianne Sayer-trained gelding shrug off a 2lb rise to go one place better. For Pleasure has won off much higher marks and also needs serious thought, while The Grafter is far less exposed and would also be highly tempting if supported in the betting.

BERTIE'S BALLET returned straight to form when second over C&D 9 days ago, just unable to get by the all-the-way winner, so he is taken to go one better this time with cheekpieces added. For Pleasure ran well behind a next-time-out winner at Fakenham on his latest outing and can make another bold bid, with The Grafter also considered.

C&D winner BERTIE'S BALLET got back on track when second over C&D nine days ago and can go one better this afternoon.

15:45 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (13/2 -86%) Tortured Soul		6.5 13/2(-86%)																															(8) Tortured Soul 13/2, C&D winner. 5 wins from 14 runs this year. 8/1, confirmed return to form when second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 26 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Back down to a mark he should be scoring from soon enough so shortlisted. Productive last winter/spring; ran encouragingly the last twice; warrants respect.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +11%) Charlie's Choice		2 2/1(+11%)																															(1) Charlie's Choice 2/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 15/8) 11 days ago, kept up to work. Rarely runs a bad race so remains firmly of interest after 5 lb rise. In good form; back on career-high mark but Taryn Langley takes off 7lb; shortlisted.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 +20%) Raintown		8 8/1(+20%)																															(2) Raintown 8/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year, latest at Lingfield in September. Rare below-par effort when last of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) just under 6 weeks ago. Back up in trip. Has gained most wins at Lingfield; disappointing favourite there last time.
4	5 4th (5) (2/1 +69%) At Vimeiro		2 2/1(+69%)																															(5) At Vimeiro 2/1, 11/4, wasn't disgraced after 4 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Still looking for a first success. Has rather unconvincing handicap form but may fare better off this reduced mark.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/3 +67%) Sax Appeal		3.333333 10/3(+67%)																															(3) Sax Appeal 10/3, C&D winner. Didn't give his running when ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f, 9/2) 37 days ago, folding having disputed lead until 4f out. Must bounce back. None too consistent but is favourably treated; won off 1lb higher over C&D in February.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 +11%) Unplugged		25 25/1(+11%)																															(6) Unplugged 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Never threatened back up in trip after 8 weeks off when seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 50/1) 16 days ago. Has dropped back to his last winning mark but may prove vulnerable to younger legs. May prove resurgent back at this level, having shown best form in Class 5.
7th	4 7th (4) (18/1 -50%) Graze On Phoenix		18 18/1(-50%)																															(4) Graze On Phoenix 18/1, Winner at Carlisle in August. 10/1, ran respectably after 4 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 3 weeks ago. Should come on from that here. Switched to handicaps the last twice, winning at Carlisle then fourth at Newcastle.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 -40%) Arazzo		14 14/1(-40%)																															(7) Arazzo 14/1, C&D winner on stable debut in November. Not in same form 10 days later when ninth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW), the race possibly coming too soon. Can get back on track after a break. Scored over C&D on penultimate start (stable debut); possibilities back here.

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CHARLIE'S CHOICE resumed winning ways when scoring with plenty left in the tank at Southwell. His apprentice rider's 7lb claims negates a 5lb rise and David Simcock's inmate could prove difficult to stop. Graze On Phoenix ran out of steam in the closing stages at Newcastle on his reappearance, but should prove competitive with that run under his belt, while C&D winner Tortured Soul's recent second at Kempton suggests he could have a say in the outcome.

Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to CHARLIE'S CHOICE, who notched his third success of the year at Southwell recently and David Simcock's 4-y-o remains firmly of interest on the back of a 5 lb rise. Heading up the dangers is Tortured Soul, who confirmed his return to form when runner-up at Kempton earlier this month, with Graze On Phoenix and Arazzo taken to fight out third.

Preference is for TORTURED SOUL, who appears to be working his way back to winning form. Charlie's Choice is next best.

15:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 +32%) Tom Doniphon		2.25 9/4(+32%)																															(2) Tom Doniphon 9/4, Useful bumper performer who stepped up from his hurdling debut when very good second of 11 in novice at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. May have more to offer on handicap bow. Went close in Hereford novice last month and should have improvement to come in handicaps.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +60%) Two To Tango		3 3/1(+60%)																															(4) Two To Tango 3/1, Showed fair form in pair of maiden hurdles last winter and run to similar level in handicaps more recently, latest when good third of 7 at Doncaster (16.6f, good) last month. Likely to be in the mix again. Third in three consecutive handicaps this autumn (1m7f-2m) and worth another go over 2m3f.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -86%) Bread And Butter		6.5 13/2(-86%)																															(1) Bread And Butter 13/2, Right back to form since undergoing a wind op, winning 3 on the bounce under Lewis Saunders since returning to action last month. 6 lb rise for latest Huntingdon (20.7f, heavy) success fair enough and this 9-y-o has to be respected in his bid to complete the four-timer. Resurgent 9yo who is 3-3 since his wind op in September; commands respect in current mood.
4	7 4th (7) (15/2 -114%) Phoenix Risen		7.5 15/2(-114%)																															(7) Phoenix Risen 15/2, Course winner who got back on scorebaord when taking 8-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft, 4/1) 13 days ago, kept up to work. 5 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. Good winner at Wincanton this month but new mark might leave him vulnerable here.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 -36%) Betty's Tiara		7.5 15/2(-36%)																															(5) Betty's Tiara 15/2, Made the frame on 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last term and shaped as if needing the run when creditable fifth of 13 in novice at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) on return 25 days ago. Could be a player on handicap bow. Shaped well in Wincanton novice on seasonal debut; open to improvement in handicaps.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +36%) Stanley Pincombe		14 14/1(+36%)																															(6) Stanley Pincombe 14/1, Won at Plumpton (20.5f) 13 months ago but has been below his best in a trio of outings this term and has cheekpieces refitted now. C&D winner in 2023; not at best this term and not sure to be aided by refitted cheekpieces.
3	3 |F| (3) (9/2 +44%) Baskerville		4.5 9/2(+44%)																															(3) Baskerville 9/2, Confirmed promise of previous run when landing a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in June and better form in defeat in handicaps thereafter, particularly when runner-up at Hereford (21.7f) in October. Not at quite same level at Warwick latest but must enter calculations. Made the frame in all three handicaps since maiden win in June; probably in the mix again.
8	8 |PU| (8) (40/1 +20%) Kolisi		40 40/1(+20%)																															(8) Kolisi 40/1, Runner-up twice in 2m handicap hurdles in June 2023 but has offered little in 3 starts since returning from lengthy absence. Lots to prove at present. Lurks on dangerous mark but has looked out of sorts since returning from break in October.

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The progressive Bread And Butter landed a hat-trick with a victory at Huntingdon last time and will likely be thereabouts once again, despite a further 6lb rise. Phoenix Risen won nicely at Wincanton recently and can also make his presence felt, but a chance is taken on TOM DONIPHON. The bumper winner was narrowly beaten in a novice hurdle at Hereford on only his second start over timber and looks the type to improve now handicapping for the first time.

PHOENIX RISEN was a ready winner at Wincanton earlier this month and remains feasibly treated on old form. He can score again. Bread And Butter and Tom Doniphon rate the principal dangers.

Topweight BREAD AND BUTTER (nap) has enjoyed a new lease of life since his wind op and is selected to extend his winning spree.

16:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/3 +72%) Grabajabba		0.333333 1/3(+72%)																															(1) Grabajabba 1/3, Much sharper second time up when winning 9-runner novice (17/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, making running and keeping on well. Can make a bold bid to follow up. Dictated steady fractions when winning at Southwell (7f) ten days ago; more needed here.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 +58%) Bear Rock		3.333333 10/3(+58%)																															(5) Bear Rock 10/3, Upped further in trip, progressed again when second of 10 in novice (66/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Most experienced in the line-up and she can give another good account. Improved with each start and finished in front of two of these when 2nd over C&D last time.
3	6 3rd (6) (20/1 +0%) Expert Elsa		20 20/1(+0%)																															(6) Expert Elsa 20/1, Never involved on debut when ninth of 11 in maiden (18/1) at this C&D in June. Needs to have learnt plenty from that first experience. Green when a never-dangerous ninth over C&D in June; improvement a must.
4	4 4th (4) (28/1 +15%) Rebel Cove		28 28/1(+15%)																															(4) Rebel Cove 28/1, Shaped as if possibly needing the run when seventh of 10 in novice (12/1) at this C&D on debut 3 weeks ago, weakening approaching home turn. Needs to take a big step forward. Behind two of today's rivals when beaten a long way over C&D three weeks ago.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 +86%) Spartan Times		14 14/1(+86%)																															(3) Spartan Times 14/1, Offered little in 2 maidens in April, well-beaten sixteenth of 17 at Newbury (8f, good, 250/1) on second outing. Off 8 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Sophie Leech. Two heavy defeats for Sophie Leech in April; best watched on stable debut.

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

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GRABAJABBA showed a big improvement from his debut fourth here when making every yard over this trip at Southwell. Mick Appleby's charge is penalised for that success, but is clearly going in the right direction and could prove hard to peg back if allowed his own way in front once again. Bear Rock finished in front of the selection when runner-up over this course and distance on her latest start and looks likely to pose the biggest threat, while Expert Elsa may prove best of the remainder.

GRABAJABBA was much improved from debut when getting off the mark at Southwell 10 days ago, showing a good attitude, and he can continue his progress to score again. Waiting For Love also opened her account at the second attempt and is respected if taking up this engagement aftera run on Sunday, while Bear Rock has also been going the right way.

Bear Rock beat GRABAJABBA here three weeks ago but the selection won well ten days ago and can reverse the placings.

16:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +72%) Studious		4.5 9/2(+72%)																															(3) Studious 9/2, Showed promise on second of 3 starts in maiden/novice company at up to 7f earlier this year. Off 6 months/gelded and this longer trip ought to be in range judged on pedigree now his attentions switch to handicaps. Interesting if the market spoke in his favour. May improve now handicapping and upped in distance.
2	8 2nd (8) (6/1 -33%) Mr Ubiquitous		6 6/1(-33%)																															(8) Mr Ubiquitous 6/1, Justified strong support to make a winning nursery debut at Kempton (1m) in October. Did a fair bit wrong in follow-up bid when fifth of 7 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 20 days ago but no great surprise to see him get back on the up. Won at Kempton on handicap debut; disappointing at Southwell since.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 -6%) Queen Himiko		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(4) Queen Himiko 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 11 in maiden (5/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut. More needed. Placed in a couple of C&D contests since switched to AW; solid chance.
4	5 4th (5) (15/2 -15%) Tiempo Alegre		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(5) Tiempo Alegre 15/2, Winner at Southwell (7f) in December. Creditable 2½ lengths third of 12 to Flaine in nursery back at that venue (8.1f, 4/1) 10 days ago, coming from further back than ideal. Fancied to be thereabouts again. Ran well behind Flaine and Mrbluesky at Southwell last time; in the mix.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 +13%) Naturally		14 14/1(+13%)																															(2) Naturally 14/1, Study Of Man filly who failed to improve when last of 5 on nursery debut at Kempton (1m) 6 weeks ago, folding tamely having dictated until over 1f out. Drops in class now and it remains early days at least. Very easy to back and finished last of five at Kempton most recently.
6th	11 6th (11) (22/1 -57%) Eva's Eyes		22 22/1(-57%)																															(11) Eva's Eyes 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Hashtagnotions in nursery at Newcastle (8f, 17/2) 24 days ago. Has work to do. Behind a couple of these rivals the last twice.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -21%) Keep Singing		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Keep Singing 40/1, Maiden who ran poorly when ninth of 11 in nursery at this course (9.5f, 18/1) 28 days ago, dropping away over 1f out. Likely vulnerable to a few again. Good efforts in September; not in the same form since.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 -257%) Hashtagnotions		25 25/1(-257%)																															(9) Hashtagnotions 25/1, Mehmas gelding who improved for the fitting of a first-time visor when winning 11-runner nursery (7/1) at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago. This tougher from 3 lb higher mark but further progress not ruled out. Took well to visor at Newcastle most recently; may improve further.
9th	6 9th (6) (9/1 -64%) Mrbluesky		9 9/1(-64%)																															(6) Mrbluesky 9/1, 7/2, good neck second of 12 to Flaine in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 10 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he's another holding definite claims. Best effort last time, splitting Flaine and Tiempo Alegre at Southwell.
10th	7 10th (7) (10/1 -54%) Flaine		10 10/1(-54%)																															(7) Flaine 10/1, Made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (7f) in November and having made the frame next 3 starts, she duly resumed winning ways when landing 12-runner nursery back at Southwell 10 days ago, by neck from Mrbluesky. In the mix again up 4 lb. 2-2 at Southwell, beating Mrbluesky and Tiempo Alegre latest occasion.
11th	12 11th (12) (40/1 -122%) Good Call		40 40/1(-122%)																															(12) Good Call 40/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in nursery (15/2) at Chelmsford City (8f) 18 days ago, weakening final 1f. Blinkers reached for now but she's had plenty of chances from her basement mark already. Chance of winning depends on how well she responds to blinkers.
12th	1 12th (1) (9/4 +75%) Antelope		2.25 9/4(+75%)																															(1) Antelope 9/4, Much improved when runner-up on handicap debut over C&D in October. Not in same form when seventh of 11 in nursery at this course (7.2f) later that month but gelded thereafter and no surprise to see him back to form here. Solid second over C&D on penultimate start; good chance on that effort.

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Flaine came out best at Southwell in a duel to the line with Mrbluesky and that pair are hard to separate. The latter's stablemate Hashtagnotions opened his account when fitted with visor at Newcastle and he should have more to offer, but QUEEN HIMIKO may edge affairs. Jane Chapple-Hyam's filly has improved with every start and is potentially well treated on her handicap debut having finished a creditable third in maiden company over this C&D last time.

MR UBIQUITOUS didn't help himself by racing freely when fifth at Southwell 3 weeks ago but he'd previously looked one to keep firmly on side when successful on nursery debut at Kempton in October and he's given another chance to get back on the up. Antelope, on the back of a gelding operation, Tiempo Alegre and Hashtagnotions head up the dangers.

Most appealing are the two runners who have good C&D form, namely ANTELOPE (narrowly preferred) and Queen Himiko.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 +57%) Secret Mistral		6 6/1(+57%)																															(7) Secret Mistral 6/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. In better form than her figures suggest; could take some pegging back from a good draw.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 +72%) Smooth Silesie		3.333333 10/3(+72%)																															(2) Smooth Silesie 10/3, 5 wins from 25 runs this year. 18/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Enters calculations once more. 5 wins in 2024; has run well in defeat since the latest; better drawn today than latest.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/3 +17%) Nelson Gay		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(11) Nelson Gay 10/3, C&D winner. Finished well when second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, conceding first run. Has good chance on form. Winless this year but happiest at Wolverhampton and went close over C&D 16 days ago.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 +46%) Gogo Yubari		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(4) Gogo Yubari 13/2, C&D winner. 5 wins from 15 runs this year. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) 17 days ago so needs to bounce back. Pleasing 3rd over C&D latest after break; not see out 6f since; better expected.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 -100%) Popular Dream		6 6/1(-100%)																															(9) Popular Dream 6/1, Winner at Southwell in December. 5/4, respectable second of 12 in handicap there (5f) 11 days ago, no match for winner. Can make presence felt. Running well of late but not sure he has much in hand off his current mark.
6th	10 6th (10) (15/2 -88%) Beauzon		7.5 15/2(-88%)																															(10) Beauzon 15/2, 7-time course winner, latest here in November. 6/1, good short-head second of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago. A likely player once more. Six 6f wins here this year; near miss a fortnight ago; others stronger at 5f.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 +50%) Call Time		10 10/1(+50%)																															(6) Call Time 10/1, Winner at Bath in October. 15/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Yet to win a handicap but today's return to 5f should be in his favour.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +20%) Lady Nunthorpe		16 16/1(+20%)																															(5) Lady Nunthorpe 16/1, Winner at Southwell in October. Last of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (5f) 37 days ago, very slowly away. Others more persuasive. Southwell win in October was decisive but she blotted her copybook at the start last time.

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

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MUMAYAZ benefited from returning to the minimum distance when second here last Saturday and the five-year-old makes plenty of appeal running off the same mark. Lady Nunthorpe lost all chance at the start on her latest effort at Newcastle and is better judged on her victory at Southwell the time before. Others for the shortlist include Popular Dream and Nelson Gay.

Lots with chances. BEAUZON is always to be feared round here and went down only narrowly at the track last time out so edges the vote from the handily-weighted C&D scorer Nelson Gay who also came in runner-up here on his most recent start. Mumayaz and Smooth Silesie also need factoring in along with Popular Dream.

Nelson Gay should go well but SECRET MISTRAL (nap) has landed a better draw than on her last visit here and she can capitalise.

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

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/4 +42%) Rogue Thunder		1.75 7/4(+42%)																															(4) Rogue Thunder 7/4, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. In the mix once more. Better efforts the last twice and a repeat of his recent C&D 3rd would see him bang there.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 +22%) Red Walls		14 14/1(+22%)																															(8) Red Walls 14/1, 4-time course winner. Only sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 25/1) 39 days ago so needs to take a step forward. Encouraging return to action here (5f) last month; tricky draw but capable at this level.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 0%) Laura's Breeze		6 6/1(0%)																															(2) Laura's Breeze 6/1, Course winner who was ridden with more restraint than of late when a good third of 11 in handicap here (7.2f) 14 days ago. Merits serious consideration eased 1 lb. Both wins have come at 7f but effective at this trip; drawn widest but on a fair mark.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +68%) Back Tomorrow		9 9/1(+68%)																															(12) Back Tomorrow 9/1, 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 62 days ago. Others appeal more. Well treated on last winter's AW form but she's generally struggled for current stable.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +36%) Tilsworth Ony Ta		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(5) Tilsworth Ony Ta 9/2, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 33/1) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. On a handy mark and latest Southwell fourth was better; more appealing than many.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 -85%) Banana		12 12/1(-85%)																															(11) Banana 12/1, Remains a maiden after 39 runs but she posted a very good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Ran well at Lingfield eight days ago but she's a 39-race maiden who remains opposable.
7th	10 7th (10) (18/1 -80%) Peachey Carnehan		18 18/1(-80%)																															(10) Peachey Carnehan 18/1, 6-time C&D winner. Got back on track when fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 49 days ago so possibilities. Multiple winner, including twice over C&D this year; fair 4th latest; each-way squeak.
8th	9 8th (9) (7/1 +65%) Hallie Angel		7 7/1(+65%)																															(9) Hallie Angel 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice (200/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm). Off 6 months ahead of her handicap debut with lots more required. Poor form over 7f but bred to be useful and the switch to low-grade 6f handicaps may help.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Rajwaan		20 20/1(-25%)																															(6) Rajwaan 20/1, 14/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time with work to do. Yet to shine for this yard after a long absence; tumbled down weights and now tongue tied.
10th	3 10th (3) (22/1 -57%) Crocus Time		22 22/1(-57%)																															(3) Crocus Time 22/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Ninth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and handily weighted if they spark a resurgence. Exposed maiden but down in weights, yard in form and now tried in headgear; not ruled out.
11th	1 11th (1) (33/1 -32%) Jumira Bridge		33 33/1(-32%)																															(1) Jumira Bridge 33/1, 3-time C&D winner. 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed. Conditions to suit but showed little at Southwell on his return from a nine-month break.

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

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ROGUE THUNDER has dropped to a very fair mark and ran his best race for a while when third over C&D earlier in the month. This doesn't look a particularly strong event on paper and it may provide him the opportunity to gain a second career success. Neptune Legend has to enter the reckoning after his third at Lingfield, while Tilsworth Ony Ta's latest run at Southwell gives him every chance of being in the mix.

Course scorer LAURA'S BREEZE signalled she is ready to strike again when a recent third here so is fancied to capitalise on an easing mark. Resurgent Rogue Thunder heads the list of dangers, although a case can also be made for Neptune Legend, Crocus Time and Banana in this tightly-knit sprint.

Neptune Legend is feared with headgear back on but ROGUE THUNDER looked ready to strike when keeping on for third here last time.

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

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/8 +59%) Autumn Angel		1.625 13/8(+59%)																															(6) Autumn Angel 13/8, Good ¾-length second of 12 to Mashaan in handicap (13/2) at this course (7.2f) 4 days ago. Now meets that rival on 5 lb better terms, so she has every chance of reversing those placings this time. On a dangerous mark and found only Mashaan too strong here last week (7f); contender.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 +57%) Bernie The Bear		3 3/1(+57%)																															(8) Bernie The Bear 3/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 10 days ago, worst of draw. Place possibilities. Solid effort from a wide stall here ten days ago; more appealing than many.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 +17%) Mashaan		2.75 11/4(+17%)																															(4) Mashaan 11/4, Won 12-runner handicap (16/1) at this course (7.2f) 4 days ago by ¾ length from Autumn Angel. Has to be high on the shortlist under a penalty. Overcame wide draw to win over 7f here on Thursday; 0-14 at 6f but still makes appeal.
4	11 4th (11) (28/1 -75%) Tantomile		28 28/1(-75%)																															(11) Tantomile 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (7f, good). Off 7 months and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Minor form in five starts but return to 6f looks a good move; betting to guide after break.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -100%) Sacred Melody		50 50/1(-100%)																															(7) Sacred Melody 50/1, 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood back on and she needs to find improvement from somewhere. Modest form for new yard; needs return to 6f and refitted hood to give her a lift.
6th	2 6th (2) (10/1 +29%) Frightening		10 10/1(+29%)																															(2) Frightening 10/1, Good sixth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 20/1) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Didn't run badly dropped to 6f at Chelmsford 11 days ago but others are more persuasive.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +33%) Socialise		12 12/1(+33%)																															(9) Socialise 12/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 10 days ago. Others preferred. Hasn't built on a promising stable debut in two starts since; not a solid option.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -21%) Badosa		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Badosa 40/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 10 days ago and she's readily passed over. Recent efforts haven't suggested a return to form was imminent.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -560%) Savalas		33 33/1(-560%)																															(5) Savalas 33/1, Won 11-runner handicap (12/1) at this C&D 45 days ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and this 9-y-o has to enter calculations. C&D win last month; will need luck from his draw but he's capable at this level.
10th	3 10th (3) (80/1 -21%) Devilwala		80 80/1(-21%)																															(3) Devilwala 80/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Tim Easterby when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 100/1) 11 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. 100-1 and finished a remote last of ten at Southwell on his stable debut 11 days ago.
11th	12 11th (12) (25/1 -150%) Captain Dandy		25 25/1(-150%)																															(12) Captain Dandy 25/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap back here (5/1) 49 days ago, slowly away. Looks up against it. Struggled for current stable and looks vulnerable from a wide stall.

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

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MASHAAN returned to winning ways over 7f here on Boxing Day when building on a solid fourth at Lingfield just four days prior and Alice Haynes' gelding looks capable of backing those efforts up, despite a 5lb penalty. Autumn Angel was only beaten three-quarters of a length by the selection that day and is likely to offer a strong challenge again on better terms, while Savalas and Bernie The Bear appeal most of the remainder.

AUTUMN ANGEL went down fighting when beaten ¾-length by Mashaan over 7f here on Boxing Day and, with this drop back in trip unlikely to be an issue, the scales may well tilt in her favour this time, given that she meets the winner on 5 lb better terms. Savalas was successful over C&D on his latest start and he is third choice ahead of another C&D scorer in Bernie The Bear.

Mashaan should go well despite the shorter trip but this could be the day things finally fall into place for BERNIE THE BEAR.

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

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +63%) Coachello		3 3/1(+63%)																															(1) Coachello 3/1, 17/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 78 days ago. Boasts a healthy strike rate on AW (4-10) and he is appealing having slipped to a potentially handy mark. Struggled in some hot turf handicaps for this yard in 2024; dangerous mark back on AW.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 -40%) Blind Beggar		14 14/1(-40%)																															(8) Blind Beggar 14/1, Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 12 days ago and he's likely to find a few too good once more. Ran okay over 6f last time and well drawn but he would be of greater interest at 5f.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/10 +63%) Dyrholaey		1.1 11/10(+63%)																															(3) Dyrholaey 11/10, Lightly-raced winner. 3 wins from 4 runs this year. 11/1, twenty-first of 28 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) when last seen in June (gelded since). Back up in trip and merits serious consideration back on the AW. 3-3 on AW; absent since finishing down the field at Royal Ascot; been gelded; unexposed.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -8%) Crimson Sand		7 7/1(-8%)																															(6) Crimson Sand 7/1, Three wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (12/1) 28 days ago. This is tougher up 3 lb but he should make his presence felt. Won two of his last four starts, including C&D latest; not discounted up 3lb.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 -17%) Airman		7 7/1(-17%)																															(7) Airman 7/1, 40/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Back up in trip and he's not without each-way hope. Pleasing return from five months off at Southwell three weeks ago; return to 6f can help.
6th	10 6th (10) (18/1 -200%) Filly One		18 18/1(-200%)																															(10) Filly One 18/1, Twice-raced winner. 6/4, won 7-runner novice at Newcastle (6f) last December. Absent since but she's unbeaten and unexposed, and makes her handicap debut off what looks a fair mark. The market should be a guide in terms of expectations here. Won a pair of 6f novice races at Newcastle in late 2023; tougher test on belated return.
7th	12 7th (12) (25/1 -79%) Be Frank		25 25/1(-79%)																															(12) Be Frank 25/1, 10/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 10 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip and again looks vulnerable. 5f inadequate latest and he's on a dangerous mark; eligible for weaker races though.
8th	5 8th (5) (50/1 -52%) Zero Carbon		50 50/1(-52%)																															(5) Zero Carbon 50/1, Course winner. Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. 33/1, first run since leaving Richard Hughes when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. Looks up against it. Best at Kempton and he made a low-key stable debut 16 days ago; drawn wide; opposable.
9th	9 9th (9) (28/1 +15%) Mister Bluebird		28 28/1(+15%)																															(9) Mister Bluebird 28/1, Latest win at Bath in October. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon. No more than an each-way squeak. Well short of his best in recent starts and this looks a warm race in which to bounce back.
10th	11 10th (11) (125/1 -89%) Shahbaz		125 125/1(-89%)																															(11) Shahbaz 125/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (125/1) 16 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Looks set for another struggle. Yard also represented by Be Frank. Unsighted in two runs for new yard; little to suggests he's a sprinter.

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

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Rated 109 at his peak when trained in Ireland, COACHELLO appears handily weighted from a mark of 92 and may be up to giving weight and a beating to the rest. The winner of four of his 10 previous starts on synthetics, the Mark Loughnane-trained six-year-old has nothing to fear from reverting to Tapeta and is a notable contender for a winter all-weather campaign. The recently-gelded Dyrholaey and Airman are forwarded as the pick of the three-year-olds.

COACHELLO is of strong interest returned to the all-weather on an appealing mark and he shades preference ahead of Dyrholaey, who has been absent since finishing down the field in a Royal Ascot handicap in June but he was 3-3 (all on the all-weather) prior to that and probably remains with potential. It will be interesting to see how Filly One, who was unbeaten in two starts as a juvenile, gets on now handicapping following a 12-month absence.

Dyrholaey is an unknown quantity but the well-handicapped COACHELLO could be the answer now back on AW.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/1 +31%) Kit Gabriel		11 11/1(+31%)																															(4) Kit Gabriel 11/1, Course winner. 12/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Latest effort doesn't suggest he's crying out for this new trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +15%) Etretat		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(7) Etretat 11/2, C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago. Warrants respect. Largely consistent this year; ran creditably in higher grade last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Port Erin		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(5) Port Erin 7/2, Built on promise of previous run when taking 11-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 13/2) 25 days ago. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. Gradually back to form since joining new stable; can't be ruled out.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 +70%) Golspie		6 6/1(+70%)																															(10) Golspie 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-12 since debut win; others are more appealing.
5th	9 5th (9) (5/1 +64%) Breakwater		5 5/1(+64%)																															(9) Breakwater 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in novice (50/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 18 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. May do better now sent handicapping. Has shown promise on AW; improvement possible on handicap debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 -180%) Lunarscape		14 14/1(-180%)																															(6) Lunarscape 14/1, Arrives in good heart, winning 2 of her last 3 starts, most recently when narrowly taking 7-runner handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) in September. Likely contender. Absent since Lingfield win in September; has never won when fresh.
7th	1 7th (1) (20/1 -264%) Harbour Vision		20 20/1(-264%)																															(1) Harbour Vision 20/1, Four-time C&D winner who arrives chasing a course hat-trick after a pair of 7f wins last month, latest in 10-runner handicap by 2¼ lengths from Port Erin. Another bold show likely in his current mood. Veteran who is bidding for a Wolverhampton hat-trick (8-53 here overall).
8th	3 8th (3) (5/1 +17%) Ciotog		5 5/1(+17%)																															(3) Ciotog 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bath in October. 5/2, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago, running on. Not out of things. Showed he's still in good form with second-place finish over C&D last time.
9th	2 9th (2) (18/1 -13%) She's Centimental		18 18/1(-13%)																															(2) She's Centimental 18/1, Course winner. 22/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip. Others look better treated. Looks worth a crack at this new trip and is interesting off a handy mark.
10th	11 10th (11) (11/1 -29%) Outrace		11 11/1(-29%)																															(11) Outrace 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 15/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, having run of race. Each-way claims. Respectable form in C&D events since wearing cheekpieces; sound claims.

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

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This is an intriguing clash between several in-form rivals. The hat-tick seeking Harbour Vision and Port Erin, who were first and second in that order over 7f here in November, are closely matched. The latter subsequently won over 1m at Chelmsford and may be able to reverse the form over this longer trip. However, the well-handicapped LUNARSCAPE, who gamely won a similar event at Lingfield most recently, could be the answer. Freshened up by a break, this seems well within the versatile filly's reach despite a 3lb rise. Ciotog and Outrace are also feared.

Preference is for PORT ERIN, who pulled clear with a previous winner when scoring at Chelmsford earlier this month and remains nicely treated. The hat-trick chasing Harbour Vision is feared most, whilst Lunarscape should also go well.

The suggestion is attractively treated SHE'S CENTIMENTAL, ahead of solid-lookiing contenders Outrace and Ciotog.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (14/1 -100%) Jumeira Vision		14 14/1(-100%)																															(4) Jumeira Vision 14/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. 13/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has regressed recently but looks interesting back at 9.5f, being 1-1 over C&D.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/8 +35%) Royal Observatory		1.625 13/8(+35%)																															(2) Royal Observatory 13/8, Belatedly off the mark when narrowly taking 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and ought to go well again. Got up in the final strides at Chelmsford this month; may build on that win.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +60%) Major Major		2 2/1(+60%)																															(3) Major Major 2/1, Dropping down the weights and arrives on back of creditable third of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Kempton (11f) 12 days ago. Likely contender. Two encouraging efforts since wearing blinkers; possibilities off current mark.
4	10 4th (10) (22/1 -120%) True Nation		22 22/1(-120%)																															(10) True Nation 22/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in October. 28/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 16 days ago. Others have achieved more. 1 lb out of the weights. Latest effort doesn't suggest she's crying out for this extra yardage.
5th	12 5th (12) (25/1 -39%) Eccentric		25 25/1(-39%)																															(12) Eccentric 25/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8.6f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Placed twice here this autumn; inconsistent otherwise for current yard.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +9%) Lhebayeb		10 10/1(+9%)																															(7) Lhebayeb 10/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Claims on best form. 0-18 on AW but went very close over C&D on penultimate start; not ruled out.
7th	11 7th (11) (40/1 -82%) Miss Raindrop		40 40/1(-82%)																															(11) Miss Raindrop 40/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 46 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more appealing. 1 lb out of the weights. Maiden; chance of winning depends on how well she reacts to new headgear.
8th	6 8th (6) (10/1 +0%) Vecchio		10 10/1(+0%)																															(6) Vecchio 10/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Others more persuasive. Still a maiden but recent form includes a few encouraging efforts here.
9th	9 9th (9) (80/1 -471%) Rohilla		80 80/1(-471%)																															(9) Rohilla 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (12.2f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Improvement required on handicap debut. Handicap debutante who looks far from solid on form.
10th	1 10th (1) (9/1 +10%) Bloodhound		9 9/1(+10%)																															(1) Bloodhound 9/1, First run since leaving Adrian Wintle when sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 17/2) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Entitled to build on that. Maiden; chance of winning partly depends on how well he responds to blinkers.
11th	8 11th (8) (14/1 -75%) Sun Festival		14 14/1(-75%)																															(8) Sun Festival 14/1, C&D winner. 17/2, sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, well positioned. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Signs of a revival over C&D last time; well treated on historical data.
12th	5 12th (5) (40/1 -21%) Beautiful Dawn		40 40/1(-21%)																															(5) Beautiful Dawn 40/1, 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 9 days ago. Up against it. Two wins in Ireland; unconvincing form for current stable.

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

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Some of these have been struggling to find their form and with that in mind, ROYAL OBSERVATORY may have been found a good opportunity to take another step forward after getting off the mark with a determined effort over 1m2f at Chelmsford 18 days ago. A 3lb rise isn't too restrictive at this level and another bold showing is expected with Jack Mitchell taking over in the saddle. Major Major and Vecchio are others with solid form claims, while Lhebayeb is also feared from a handy mark.

ROYAL OBSERVATORY took advantage of a drop in the handicap when opening his account at Chelmsford earlier this month and still looks feasibly treated. He may be able to score again in the finale. Major Major and Bloodhound are also of interest.

Dropped back in distance off an attractive mark in the retained blinkers, MAJOR MAJOR may be the answer. Lhebayeb is second choice.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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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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