13:10 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 22f - 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	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) (4/7 +31%) Ballyburn		0.571429 4/7(+31%)																															(2) Ballyburn 4/7, Developed into last season's leading novice hurdler, recording hat-trick of Grade 1s at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Punchestown. Made a fine start to his chasing career at Punchestown in November, and though no match for Sir Gino over 2m last time, he remains a highly-exciting chaser. Trip suits and he is Townend's choice, but he has a bit more to prove than some of these.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +25%) Croke Park		12 12/1(+25%)																															(5) Croke Park 12/1, Took his record over fences 3-3 - the latest pair at Grade 1 level - when edging out Better Days Ahead in the Fort Leney Novices' Chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft). Drop back in trip perhaps likelier to suit others better, though. Dual Grade 1 winner does nothing flashy and easy to underestimate but sure to run his race.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/2 +9%) Impaire Et Passe		2.5 5/2(+9%)																															(6) Impaire Et Passe 5/2, High-class winner up to 22f over hurdles, including Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle in April and has made a smooth transition to chasing, scoring again at the top level when winning the 7-runner Faugheen Novices' Chase at Limerick. Leading player. Improved from Fairyhouse to land the Grade 1 Faugheen at Limerick; leading contender.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 -15%) Champ Kiely		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(4) Champ Kiely 15/2, Grade 1-winning novice hurdler created a big impression on the back of a 20-month absence when impressively winning a 9-runner novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on New Year's Day. Sure to make up for lost time as a chaser. Fences looked at Fairyhouse as though they could be the making of him; has a big chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (250/1 +17%) Arctic Skua		250 250/1(+17%)																															(1) Arctic Skua 250/1, Little show in 2 starts under Rules and was pulled on his most recent point outing back in April 2024. Long way out of his depth. Modest pointer and well beaten in two chases; totally out of his depth.
7	7 |F| (7) (150/1 -50%) Prairie Dancer		150 150/1(-50%)																															(7) Prairie Dancer 150/1, Useful dual purpose performer who opened his account over fences in 6-runner Downpatrick maiden (19.5f) in August. Doubled his tally in this sphere at Thurles prior to Christmas and ran respectably on the Flat last time but should be long way out of his depth at this level. Decent chaser at his own level with two wins; looks up against it here though.

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A contest dominated at the top of the betting by trainer Willie Mullins, with three-time Grade 1-winner Ballyburn bound to be popular as the choice of Paul Townend. The seven-year-old has failed to convince over fences thus far, though, and despite finishing second to a possible superstar in the shape of Sir Gino at Kempton, his jumping will need improving upon. Preference, instead is for IMPAIRE ET PASSE, who was well on top at the finish when landing the Faugheen Novice at Limerick over Christmas. The son of Diamond Boy has won his last four under both codes and going back left-handed should not inconvenience with J J Slevin taking over in the saddle. Champ Kiely showed no ill effects for a 615-day absence when impressing on his chase debut at Fairyhouse last month and he must also enter calculations.

BALLYBURN couldn't match the speed of Sir Gino back at 2m last time but remains a top-class chasing prospect and he's fancied to score at the top level for the fourth time returned to a longer trip. The biggest threats could come from within his own yard, with Impaire Et Passe also highly respected after his smooth win in the Faugheen. Champ Kiely could hardly have been more impressive when belying a lengthy absence on his chasing debut and can give Mullins a 1-2-3.

It was hard not to be impressed with CHAMP KIELY though on his chase debut after 21 months off at Fairyhouse and he can shine here

13:10 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 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	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) (8/13 +44%) Kopek Des Bordes		0.615385 8/13(+44%)																															(7) Kopek Des Bordes 8/13, Created a very good impression when winning a Fairyhouse bumper and, after 9 months off, made a successful start over hurdles in maiden at this C&D (good) in December, form boosted by the runner-up scoring next time. Leading contender with progress to come. Clearly has a huge engine to win like he did here last time; looks very exciting.
2	6 2nd (6) (20/1 +60%) Karniquet		20 20/1(+60%)																															(6) Karniquet 20/1, Runner-up both outings in France and made perfect start for current connections when forging clear for success in a Tramore maiden in November. Bad mistake at the second when well beaten in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle here last time, so he remains capable of better. Better than his run here at Christmas and could well outrun his odds here.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 +0%) Good And Clever		20 20/1(+0%)																															(3) Good And Clever 20/1, Made a very promising start to his career in bumpers, winning convincingly at Warwick before third in Grade 2 at Aintree. Much improved from hurdling debut when third in Formby Novices' Hurdle back at Aintree (17f, soft) on Boxing Day, though will need to find more again. Third in a Grade 1 at Aintree over Christmas; more needed here though and may want further.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 -27%) Kaid D'authie		3.5 7/2(-27%)																															(4) Kaid D'authie 7/2, Having made debut in France, was strong in the betting on first start for W. P. Mullins after 20-month absence but fell at the fifth at Navan in December. However, he gained compensation in maiden at this course (19.8f, good) 3 weeks later and he's open to further improvement. Strong traveller and the drop back to this trip should suit; still an unknown quantity.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 +0%) Sea Of Sands		50 50/1(+0%)																															(9) Sea Of Sands 50/1, Group 3 winner on Flat in Germany and, after over 2 years off, made a winning stable/hurdling debut at Listowel in September. Better form when third in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in December, though pulled up at the highest level here last time. Hood/tongue strap now applied. Found to be clinically abnormal after being pulled up at Leopardstown; others appeal more.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 +29%) Bleu De Vassy		6 6/1(+29%)																															(1) Bleu De Vassy 6/1, Took 4 attempts to strike in bumpers but looked good prospect when winning first 2 starts over hurdles, including Grade 3 at Navan in November. Ran well behind stablemate Romeo Coolio in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle at this C&D (good) last time and he could be in the mix. Well beaten second to stablemate Romeo Coolio here at Christmas; others preferred.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +18%) Karafon		33 33/1(+18%)																															(5) Karafon 33/1, French recruit who has shown fairly useful form for current yard, returning from 11 months off when opening his account at Clonmel in December. Ran to similar level when fourth in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle at this C&D 37 days ago, but he has something to find. Had his limitations exposed in the Grade 1 here at Christmas; others preferred.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 -78%) Redemption Day		16 16/1(-78%)																															(8) Redemption Day 16/1, Smart bumper performer who followed up his Fairyhouse success last April in Grade 1 at Punchestown the following month. After 8 months off, possibly needed the run when fourth of 17 in maiden at this C&D (good) on hurdling debut, so he could show much more this time around. Raced too keenly on his belated hurdles debut here at Christmas; this is a big step up.
9th	10 9th (10) (40/1 +0%) Whinney Hill		40 40/1(+0%)																															(10) Whinney Hill 40/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning bumper at Navan in November and encouragement sent hurdling when 6¾ lengths third of 23 to Kopek Des Bordes in maiden at this C&D (good) 38 days ago. However, he has work to do to reverse the form from last time. Third to Kopek Des Bordes here at Christmas; should improve but this is a huge step up.
2	2 |U| (2) (33/1 +67%) Eastern Legend		33 33/1(+67%)																															(2) Eastern Legend 33/1, Useful winner on the Flat and has matched that level over hurdles, though still looking for his first victory in this sphere. Good effort when third in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle over C&D last time, but he faces another tough ask in this contest. Third in a Grade 1 here last time; could outrun his odds but looks like a bit player here.

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KOPEK DES BORDES struck in his sole bumper start before making just as strong of an impression when beating a subsequent winner on his hurdles bow over C&D on Boxing Day. Willie Mullins' five-year-old is likely to have any amount of improvement to come and can take the step forward required to take this valuable prize. Bleu De Vassy was far from disgraced when finishing second in a Grade 1 over track and trip in December and arguably brings the best known form into this contest. Of the remainder, Kaid D'authie makes the most appeal.

KOPEK DES BORDES has looked an exciting prospect when winning both starts so far, getting the better of Kawaboomga (succcesful on his next outing) at this C&D on his hurdling debut last time, so he is taken to provide Willie Mullins with a seventh consecutive victory in this race. Stablemate Kaid d'Authie is next on the list, ahead of Bleu de Vassy.

The selection is KOPEK DES BORDES, impressive despite jumping terribly on his debut here, which displayed his huge raw ability

13:40 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f - 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	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) (11/2 +35%) Solness		5.5 11/2(+35%)																															(8) Solness 11/2, Sprung a big surprise when winning 9-runner Paddy's Rewards Club Chase over C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Gaelic Warrior, unchallenged. Will likely try similar front-running tactics again here but may find the ground softer than he prefers. Front-runner won Grade 1 C&D at Christmas; won't get such leeway here though.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +27%) Marine Nationale		4 4/1(+27%)																															(5) Marine Nationale 4/1, Winner of Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and made winning debut in this sphere here later that year. Progress rather stalled since but he posted good third behind Solness over C&D (good to soft) last time and is still low mileage over fences. C&D third at Christmas behind Solness encouraging but a lot more required here.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/2 -36%) Gaelic Warrior		1.5 3/2(-36%)																															(3) Gaelic Warrior 3/2, Top-class chaser who was an impressive winner of Arkle at Cheltenham on his fourth start over the larger obstacles. Couldn't get to Solness when second in Paddy's Rewards Club Chase (13/8) over C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago but should be spot on now. Tongue strap back on. BIg player. No match for Solness over C&D at Christmas; tongue-tie added and more expected of.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 +21%) Quilixios		11 11/1(+21%)																															(6) Quilixios 11/1, Took his form up a notch on return when taking Poplar Square Chase at Naas by 7½ lengths from Marine Nationale and was far from disgraced behind Jonbon in Tingle Creek at Sandown since. Can make presence felt. Has returned in fine form under forcing tactics; still a bit to find but should go well.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -52%) Gentleman De Mee		50 50/1(-52%)																															(4) Gentleman De Mee 50/1, Smart chaser who landed this contest in 2023. However, he has failed to fire in more recent outings and is hard to recommend. Career highlight when winning this race in 2023; hasn't won since and lots to find.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 -21%) Captain Guinness		40 40/1(-21%)																															(1) Captain Guinness 40/1, High-class chaser who had his finest hour when landing Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March. However, this is not his favourite venue and he disappointed here over Christmas. Last season's Champion Chase winner has plenty to prove on recent form.
2	2 |F| (2) (11/4 +27%) El Fabiolo		2.75 11/4(+27%)																															(2) El Fabiolo 11/4, Winner of 4 Grade 1's including this contest 12 months ago. Subsequently pulled up after a bad mistake in the Champion Chase and well held behind Jonbon at Sandown when last seen in April but is unbeaten here and must be taken seriously. Last year's winner whose jumping let him down afterwards; belated seasonal return.
7	7 |PU| (7) (125/1 +38%) Senecia		125 125/1(+38%)																															(7) Senecia 125/1, Appeared to excel himself, in first-time blinkers, when excellent 1¼ lengths third of 6 in Fortria Chase at Navan (16f, good to soft, 200/1) in November but this looks much tougher. Fortria third a career-best; admirable 8yo but out of his depth here.

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Three-time Grade 1 winner GAELIC WARRIOR was beaten by Solness at this level over C&D in December, but that was his first run of the season and his rival had an uncontested lead throughout. Therefore, the seven-year-old is likely to be spot on for this event and it would be no surprise to see him overturn that form to score before a tilt at the Queen Mother. El Fabiolo was denied by four lengths into second behind Jonbon in a Grade 1 at Sandown when last seen in April and has all the ability required to put in a serious challenge. Quilixios beat Marine Nationale in a Grade 3 at Naas in November and is another to watch out for.

Things didn't go right for EL FABIOLO after his impressive victory in this contest last year but he is undoubtedly top class on his day and looks value to make a winning return here. Gaelic Warrior may not be at his best at this course but rates the chief threat nonetheless, whilst Quilixios has been in good form this term and should also go well.

Back on soft ground GAELIC WARRIOR could hold a fitness edge over stablemate Fabiolo

14:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:45 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 22f - 16 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (11/4 +45%) Backtonormal		2.75 11/4(+45%)																															(16) Backtonormal 11/4, Having just his third start over fences when creditable sixth of 13 in novice at this course (17f, good to soft, 40/1) 37 days ago. Tries longer trip now and is worth monitoring in market on handicap debut for shrewd yard. Novice a likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +50%) Sequestered		4 4/1(+50%)																															(11) Sequestered 4/1, Posted career best when winning 17-runner handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago, easily. 12 lb higher now but further improvement may be on the cards. Runaway handicap debut win here at Christmas; upped in grade off 12lb higher mark.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 +22%) Monbeg Park		7 7/1(+22%)																															(10) Monbeg Park 7/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when second of 9 in Gr 3 chase (9/2) at Cork (20f, good) 91 days ago, Tries handicapping now and opening mark could have been kinder. Novice form progressive; interesting now switched to handicaps.
4	14 4th (14) (10/1 +70%) Riaan		10 10/1(+70%)																															(14) Riaan 10/1, Below form twelfth of 19 in handicap chase (25/1) at Navan (20.7f, soft) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes limited appeal. Last year's second hasn't featured in two runs this term; 4lb lower now and cheekpieces on.
5th	7 5th (7) (22/1 +56%) Adamantly Chosen		22 22/1(+56%)																															(7) Adamantly Chosen 22/1, 50/1, below form seventeenth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Claims on pick of form. Has struggled in handicaps; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy.
6th	17 6th (17) (40/1 +20%) Union Park		40 40/1(+20%)																															(17) Union Park 40/1, Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Punchestown (20.6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has work to do. Upped in class here and 3lb wrong so would be a surprise winner.
7th	15 7th (15) (18/1 -29%) Shantreusse		18 18/1(-29%)																															(15) Shantreusse 18/1, Fell early on at Limerick latest but had posted creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft, 9/2) on return previously and remains feasibly treated. First-fence faller at Limerick, previous comeback run at Punchestown augured well.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 +17%) Hgranca De Thaix		10 10/1(+17%)																															(9) Hgranca De Thaix 10/1, Promising individual who has won 2 of his 6 starts over fences. Appeared not to stay when well held over longer trip here in December and remains relatively unexposed. 3m may have been beyond him in Paddy Power; don't rule out back in trip.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 +15%) Horantzau D'airy		28 28/1(+15%)																															(5) Horantzau D'airy 28/1, Course winner. 33/1, respectable ninth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Trainer going well. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well held here at Christmas in Paddy Power; back in trip but others preferred.
10th	6 10th (6) (4/1 +56%) Search For Glory		4 4/1(+56%)																															(6) Search For Glory 4/1, Made successful chase debut at Galway in October. Unlucky not to follow up in Grade 2 at Punchestown next time before good 4½ lengths third of 7 to Impaire Et Passe in Faugheen Novices' Chase at Limerick (19.4f, soft, 16/1) 15 days ago. Could be more to come on switch to handicaps. Limerick Grade 1 novice run encouraging; unexposed entering handicaps.
11th	1 11th (1) (10/1 -100%) James Du Berlais		10 10/1(-100%)																															(1) James Du Berlais 10/1, Not at best when third in Ascot minor event chase latest but was good third (off 3 lb lower) in this contest last year and should go well again. Last year's third entitled to come on from Ascot comeback run.
12th	13 12th (13) (25/1 +24%) Mars Harper		25 25/1(+24%)																															(13) Mars Harper 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, below form sixteenth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Work to do. Long losing run but merit in penultimate Navan run and this soft ground suits.
13th	3 13th (3) (6/1 +14%) Pinkerton		6 6/1(+14%)																															(3) Pinkerton 6/1, Bagged Galway Plate in July and has found further improvement since, latest when good third of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft, 11/1) 37 days ago. Should give another good account. Galway Plate winner still improving but this ground possibly on the soft side for him.
14th	8 14th (8) (50/1 -79%) Life In The Park		50 50/1(-79%)																															(8) Life In The Park 50/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, eighteenth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Others have achieved more. Galway Plate fourth but recent 3m efforts poor; plenty to find.
15th	4 15th (4) (28/1 +15%) Visionarian		28 28/1(+15%)																															(4) Visionarian 28/1, Seven wins from 27 NH runs. 20 lengths sixth of 7 to Appreciate It in Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles (20.9f, good, 28/1) 14 days ago. Stable in good form. Others more appealing. Return to handicap ranks should suit but others may be better handicapped.
12	12 |PU| (12) (28/1 +15%) Aime Desjy		28 28/1(+15%)																															(12) Aime Desjy 28/1, Yet to complete this term, unseating rider early on here latest. On a fair mark if putting everything together but clearly comes with risks attached. Jumping let him down this term, early casualty in Paddy Power here at Christmas.

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Sequestered readily took care of his nearest rival by 10 lengths over an extended 3m at this venue in December and, provided this slight drop in trip doesn't pose him many problems, he could have a say off a 12lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to SEARCH FOR GLORY, who was denied by a short head into second in a Grade 2 event before putting in another good effort when third at the top level at Limerick last time. Gordon Elliott's eight-year-old makes his first start in a handicap and can defy his opening mark of 144 on only his fourth chase start. James Du Berlais is likely to have his supporters and has every chance based on his second in the Topham at Aintree in April last year.

SEQUESTERED proved a different proposition when bolting up on his handicap chase debut here in December and may have more to offer over fences yet. He can follow up. Search For Glory, Backtonormal and James Du Berlais make up the shortlist.

Slight preference is for SEQUESTERED, who was having only his fourth start chasing when winning here at Christmas

14:45 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 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	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) (5/4 +9%) State Man		1.25 5/4(+9%)																															(3) State Man 5/4, Top-class hurdler and last season's Champion Hurdle hero but he turned in a rare below-par effort when an odds-on third of 6 to Brighterdaysahead in December Hurdle over C&D 35 days ago. Bids to land a hat-trick in this event and remains the one to beat with Paul Townend again in the saddle. Attempting hat-trick in this race; below best last time but Townend remains loyal.
2	1 2nd (1) (33/1 +34%) Daddy Long Legs		33 33/1(+34%)																															(1) Daddy Long Legs 33/1, Smart hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 14/1, 33¼ lengths fifth of 7 to Brighterdaysahead in Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 71 days ago. Yard having good spell but this is no easy ask. Well held last twice in Graded company; likely pace angle here.
3	4 3rd (4) (28/1 -27%) Winter Fog		28 28/1(-27%)																															(4) Winter Fog 28/1, C&D winner and not disgraced when 30 lengths second of 6 to Brighterdaysahead in December Hurdle over C&D 35 days ago. Possibilities. Distant second here at Christmas; once again looking pick up place money.
4	2 4th (2) (80/1 0%) Fils D'oudairies		80 80/1(0%)																															(2) Fils D'oudairies 80/1, Course winner who wasn't disgraced when 8¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Constitution Hill in International Hurdle (18/1) at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft) 8 days ago. This smart hurdler can't be totally dismissed. Hasn't shown any improvement this season; the outsider of the field on ratings.
5	5 |F| (5) (4/5 +0%) Lossiemouth		0.8 4/5(+0%)																															(5) Lossiemouth 4/5, Easily won mares' Grade 1s at Cheltenham and Punchestown last spring. Underlined what a top-class mare she is when also bagging Hatton's Grace on her Fairyhouse return but didn't go with her usual fluency when runner-up to Constitution Hill in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton since. Still a player here. Townend prefers State Man but may have more potential back on soft ground.

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It is noteworthy that Paul Townend has chosen to ride State Man in his bid for a hat-trick in this contest, but his two defeats so far this season suggest that he could be vulnerable once again. With that in mind, preference is for LOSSIEMOUTH, who wasn't at her very best when second to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton last time. That was still an encouraging effort in the circumstances and she may have more to offer here. The rest all look to be up against it, but Winter Fog is the pick of them.

STATE MAN wasn't at his best when third in the December Hurdle here just after Christmas but last year's Champion Hurdle hero is taken to bounce back in style and complete a hat-trick of wins in this Grade 1 with Paul Townend retaining faith in this top-class hurdler. Stablemate Lossiemouth rates a big threat though despite not being at her sparkling best when going down in Kempton's Christmas Hurdle. Winter Fog can complete the clean sweep for Willie Mullins.

An intriguing clash. State Man attempts a hat-trick but may be usurped by younger stablemate LOSSIEMOUTH on this ground

15:20 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:50 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (7/1 +30%) James's Gate		7 7/1(+30%)																															(6) James's Gate 7/1, 2 wins from 2 runs this season, clumsy at final flight on both occasions. Arrives here chasing a hat-trick. Career best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle (3/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 15 days ago, and was much better value than the winning margin. Player. Handicap debutant, has won his last two, ground versatile but jumping may be an issue.
1	20 1st (20) (11/4 +63%) Mclaurey		2.75 11/4(+63%)																															(20) Mclaurey 11/4, Promising sort broke his maiden when winning a 17-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 36 days ago, asserting in the manner of a useful horse and he makes lot of appeal on handicap debut for excellent yard that does so well with these types in big handicaps. Handicap debutant, won a Limerick maiden latest, could be on a dangerous mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +50%) Storm Heart		4 4/1(+50%)																															(4) Storm Heart 4/1, Fifth in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham and ran better when fourth of 10 to Kargese in Champion Juvenile Hurdle (5/1) at Punchestown (16f, soft) 9 months ago. Very interesting on handicap debut. Handicap debutant, lacks a run but preferred by Townend, could be well treated.
3	21 3rd (21) (17/2 +74%) Irish Panther		8.5 17/2(+74%)																															(21) Irish Panther 17/2, Shaped much better on first run since leaving E. J. O'Grady when good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 16/1) 38 days ago. Has often threatened to deliver more and he could be one to outrun his odds in a first-time hood. Fine effort over C&D on handicap debut latest, now hooded, could go well at a price.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 +8%) Ol Man Dingle		11 11/1(+8%)																															(7) Ol Man Dingle 11/1, Landed hat-trick and delivered career-best performance when winning a 12-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago, comfortably. Open to further improvement. On a four-timer, up 12lb for his 2m4f win in December, career best needed down in trip.
5th	9 5th (9) (28/1 +15%) Any Road		28 28/1(+15%)																															(9) Any Road 28/1, Moved through the race well when creditable sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft, 28/1) 15 days ago, didn't find as much as had looked likely. Down in trip and place claims if they go a good pace. Travelled well for a long way at Navan over 2m4f, drops in trip, same mark, could go well.
6th	19 6th (19) (25/1 -108%) Cappucino		25 25/1(-108%)																															(19) Cappucino 25/1, Hood and tongue-tie on for first time when decent 7 lengths fifth of 19 to Enniskerry in a handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 25/1) 37 days ago. Not many miles on the clock and entitled to be competitive again. Bumper and maiden winner, stayed on well over C&D latest, hood discarded, soft a worry.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 +28%) Tounsivator		18 18/1(+28%)																															(2) Tounsivator 18/1, 12/1, career best when winning 8-runner Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) by 2½ lengths from Romeo Coolio but seemingly undone by longer trip / rise in the weights when ninth of 20 in a handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago. Could bounce back with yard flying. Royal Bond winner, trip may have stretched him on latest, can't discount back at 2m.
8th	14 8th (14) (18/1 +55%) Aeros Luck		18 18/1(+55%)																															(14) Aeros Luck 18/1, 22/1, respectable 11¼ lengths ninth of 19 to Enniskerry in a handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 37 days ago. Likely to be an outsider but it would be foolish to totally dismiss anything from this yard at present. Raised 4lb for fine second at Bellewstown, struggled both starts since, others appeal more.
9th	1 9th (1) (33/1 +0%) Aspire Tower		33 33/1(+0%)																															(1) Aspire Tower 33/1, Well prepared following 8 months off when landing 4-runner minor hurdle at Punchestown last month. That snapped a losing sequence stretching back to 2020 but failed to back that up when last of 3 in the Elite Hurdle. Possibly not the force of old and others preferred. Failed to back his Punchestown win up on latest, chance at best but may be on tough mark.
11	11 |F| (11) (16/1 +52%) Batman Girac		16 16/1(+52%)																															(11) Batman Girac 16/1, 40/1, bit below form 9¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Kargese in Champion Juvenile Hurdle at Punchestown last term. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 8 months off when fourteenth of 19 to Enniskerry in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 37 days ago but work to do off this mark. Highly tried French recruit, yet to win for Willie Mullins, others make more appeal.
10th	10 10th (10) (15/2 +25%) The Enabler		7.5 15/2(+25%)																															(10) The Enabler 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler and looks a chaser in the making. Didn't need to improve to win a 10-runner novice hurdle (4/1) at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago, just holding on. Another lightly-raced sort making handicap hurdle debut. Dual bumper winner, won a 2m4f maiden here at Xmas, lacks handicap experience.
11th	12 11th (12) (40/1 +20%) Lord Erskine		40 40/1(+20%)																															(12) Lord Erskine 40/1, C&D winner but out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles. Bit below form twelfth of 19 in a handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft, 28/1) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on and others preferred. Dual-purpose veteran, won this last year off 120, 9lb higher now, outside place claims.
12th	16 12th (16) (9/1 +44%) Stormbreaker		9 9/1(+44%)																															(16) Stormbreaker 9/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Hood on for first time in this code, very good second of 12 in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19f, heavy, 8/1) 33 days ago, clear of rest. Tongue-tie on today and respected for yard in-form. Good effort on h'cap bow over 2m3f, up 4lb, drop in trip may not suit, tongue tie goes on.
13th	13 13th (13) (40/1 -21%) Highwind		40 40/1(-21%)																															(13) Highwind 40/1, Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Christopher Head and created a good impression sent hurdling for new connections but has regressed over hurdles and on the Flat since. Returns from 8-month absence and others have stronger claims. French recruit, struggled in Grade 1s after maiden win, lacks a run, others preferred.
14th	18 14th (18) (125/1 -25%) Little Mixup		125 125/1(-25%)																															(18) Little Mixup 125/1, Hooded for first time, well-beaten sixteenth of 19 to Enniskerry in a handicap hurdle (100/1) at this C&D (good) 37 days ago and that's two poor runs on the bounce now. Best to look elsewhere. Lost form since win in January 2024, beaten 44l here latest, hood discarded, needs revival.
15th	5 15th (5) (11/1 +45%) Beckett Rock		11 11/1(+45%)																															(5) Beckett Rock 11/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. 1 win from 2 runs this season latest in a minor event hurdle (5/1) at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Lightly-raced but finds himself in much warmer waters for his handicap hurdle debut. Unexposed handicap debutant, likes soft ground, lacks experience, opening mark no gift.
16th	8 16th (8) (14/1 -27%) Relieved Of Duties		14 14/1(-27%)																															(8) Relieved Of Duties 14/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules and has jumped well for a novice. Couldn't match the pace of the winner when 3 lengths third of 6 to Salvator Mundi in Moscow Flyer Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (16.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Each-way claims on handicap hurdle debut. Won a maiden hurdle at Cork, sound effort in a Grade 2 latest, opening mark looks fair.
15	15 |PU| (15) (9/2 +18%) Brave Troop		4.5 9/2(+18%)																															(15) Brave Troop 9/2, Chasing a hat-trick having impressed with a slick round of jumping when landing a handicap hurdle at Navan (16f) in December, ridden with utmost confidence and won with ease. Big player for yard who know what it takes to land a decent pot. Raised 14lb for impressive win at Navan, this a tougher task, career best needed.

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

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BRAVE TROOP has won both starts since joining this yard in impressive fashion and, while much more is required here, it would be no surprise to see the six-year-old defy a 14lb rise. Storm Heart was a useful juvenile last season, finishing second in the Grade 1 at this meeting 12 months ago, and a mark of 140 should be workable for him. Relieved Of Duties is another noteworthy handicap debutant following an encouraging effort in the Moscow Flyer, while Mclaurey and James's Gate are others who make the shortlist.

MCLAUREY looked a very useful prospect when shedding his maiden tag at Limerick, and there could be much more to come from this lightly-raced sort representing a yard that knows what it takes to win a valuable handicap. Similar comments apply to hat-trick seeking Brave Troop who looks highly progressive for the shrewd Charles Byrnes yard. Storm Heart looks interesting on handicap debut and appears to be the number one hope of the Mullins team, while Irish Panther could be a live outsider.

Preference is forMCLAUREY. He's weighted to reverse Punchestown form with James's Gate and it isn't often that Mark Walsh does 10st 2lb

15:50 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:25 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 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	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) (10/1 -43%) Bambino Fever		10 10/1(-43%)																															(3) Bambino Fever 10/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. 5/2, won 16-runner bumper at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago, easing clear. Stable in good form. Sure to progress and well in the mix. Point winner scored by 5l at Punchestown, form questionable, deserted by Patrick Mullins.
2	11 2nd (11) (18/1 +45%) Switch From Diesel		18 18/1(+45%)																															(11) Switch From Diesel 18/1, 2 lengths third of 5 to Carrigmoornaspruce in bumper at this C&D (good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Runner-up in this last year on heavy, place claims on best form but may need softer ground.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +43%) Carrigmoornaspruce		4 4/1(+43%)																															(6) Carrigmoornaspruce 4/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 10/1, cosily won 5-runner bumper at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Shortlisted. No match for Amen Kate on debut, has won both starts since, worth a go at this level.
4	2 4th (2) (9/4 +36%) Amen Kate		2.25 9/4(+36%)																															(2) Amen Kate 9/4, Promising sort who bagged 12-runner bumper at Listowel (16f, soft, 15/8) on NH debut 128 days ago by 7½ lengths from Carrigmoornaspruce, soon clear. Has more to offer. Likely player. Well-bred mare beat Carrigmoornaspruce by 7.5l on debut at Listowel, leading contender.
5th	7 5th (7) (2/1 -23%) Future Prospect		2 2/1(-23%)																															(7) Future Prospect 2/1, £150,000 4-y-o, Order of St George filly. Points winner who created an excellent impression when landing 10-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 11/8) on yard debut 50 days ago. Leading contender for yard with a fine record in this. Point winner, won impressively on Rules' debut at Fairyhouse, preferred by Patrick Mullins.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -6%) Churchfield Sunset		9 9/1(-6%)																															(1) Churchfield Sunset 9/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. Won 7-runner listed bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft, 7/1) 77 days ago by 4¾ lengths from Mummy Derry, going with enthusiasm. Tongue strap on 1st time. Considered. 2-3 in bumpers, won a Listed mares' on latest at Navan, tongue tie goes on, considered.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 +30%) Blue Velvet		14 14/1(+30%)																															(4) Blue Velvet 14/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 18-runner bumper (4/5) at Thurles (16.1f, good) on NH debut 43 days ago. Yard in good form. Should improve. 170,000euros purchase, well-backed when winning at Thurles, more needed up in grade.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 +0%) Cameletta Vega		28 28/1(+0%)																															(5) Cameletta Vega 28/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 7/2, 5½ lengths fourth of 7 to Churchfield Sunset in listed bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft) 77 days ago, finishing well. Stable going well so possibilities. Daughter of Quevega, came up short in listed company since debut win, others appeal more.
9th	8 9th (8) (66/1 -136%) Glannagaullitehous		66 66/1(-136%)																															(8) Glannagaullitehous 66/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 7-runner bumper (8/11) at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months so needs to hit the ground running. Won a bumper at Tramore on debut, form hasn't worked out, up against it here.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 +34%) Shesakindofmagic		33 33/1(+34%)																															(10) Shesakindofmagic 33/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 9/2, won 12-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, soft) 38 days ago, pushed out. Needs to take another step forward. Won at Limerick on latest, winners have come out of that race, could outrun likely odds.

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

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Amen Kate readily dispatched Carrigmoornaspruce when they met at Listowel in September and the latter has boosted that form by winning twice subsequently. Both have to be respected here but marginal preference is for FUTURE PROSPECT, who looked to be potentially top-class when scoring on her Rules debut at Fairyhouse in December. Willie Mullins' mare beat some useful rivals easily that day and should be capable of making her mark at this level. Bambino Fever, a stablemate of the selection, and Churchfield Sunset are the pick of the remainder.

Willie Mullins possesses an excellent record in this and his FUTURE PROSPECT looked eactly that when going in at Fairyhouse on her bumper debut so can take this step up in class in her stride to maintain her unbeaten record. Impressive Listowel scorer Amen Kate appeals as the one to chase her home, with Mullins' other candidates Bambino Fever, Blue Velvet and Cameletta Vega all in the picture too in this Grade 2 contest.

Carrigmoornaspruce proved no match for AMEN KATE when they met at Listowel and Tom Cooper's promising mare can uphold that form

16:25 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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

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