1 Wednesday 1st January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 1st January 2025

There were 62 Races on Wednesday 1st January 2025 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Catterick, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 1st January 2025

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

11:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (2/1 +89%) Crac De Megaudais	2 2/1(+89%)	(10) Crac De Megaudais 2/1, Got back on track when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 69 days ago. Not ruled out in his bid for a maiden victory with hood back on. No improvement for the drop back to class 5 and step up to 2m5f latest; hood back on..
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -27%) Siberian Star	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Siberian Star 14/1, Winless since 2021 but he wasn't disgraced after 2 years off on his yard debut when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, soft) 24 days ago. Needs to back it up now. Welsh point winner in May (good); okay fourth at Kelso latest (2m6f, soft); more needed..
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 -14%) Tara Iti	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Tara Iti 4/1, It's now 13 outings since his last win in 2023 but he is knocking on the door, second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Big shout. Has outrun his mark on each of three consecutive seconds recently (upped to 2m5f latest)..
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +0%) Star Legend	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Star Legend 7/2, Visor on for 1st time in this code when landing 9-runner handicap hurdle here (23.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly under a 7 lb penalty with the headgear again sported. Penalty for last month's 3m win here to contend with; rider has ridden point winners here..
5th	8 5th (8) (28/1 -211%) Annie Nail	28 28/1(-211%)	(8) Annie Nail 28/1, In good nick without winning over fences when last seen out 17 months ago for Alexandra Dunn. Has her fitness to prove back hurdling for a new yard here. Numerous podium finishes in summer 2023 chases, but unseen since; makes stable debut..
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 -243%) Jackeline	12 12/1(-243%)	(6) Jackeline 12/1, Built on earlier promise to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Can make her presence felt despite a 3 lb rise. Just prevailed off 3lb lower at Hereford latest; return to around 2m4f isn't a plus..
7th	9 7th (9) (13/2 +19%) Tiny Tantrum	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) Tiny Tantrum 13/2, Scored at Stratford last April but he's been for 9 months since pulled up in 3m Southwell handicap chase. Needs to hit the ground running on his comeback. Not stood much racing since lowering this mark back in April 2023 (2m7f, heavy)..
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (12/1 -85%) Bigz Belief	12 12/1(-85%)	(2) Bigz Belief 12/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a respectable second of 5 in handicap hurdle here (16f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Considered now back up in trip with blinkers refitted. Outpaced 7l second here latest, and step back up in trip seems wise; long losing run..

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Star Legend notched a second victory at this course when scoring over an extended 2m7f 10 days ago. However, a 7lb penalty and a quick turnaround will make life tougher and the unexposed JACKELINE makes more appeal. Seamus Mullins' mare opened her account at the third time of asking in handicap company at Hereford last month and a 3lb rise could prove to be lenient. Jack The Savage is also noted.

A case can be made for a few of these but TARA ITI rates just the pick of the weights so is taken to gain a deserved victory and end a run of second placings. Recent Hereford scorer Jackeline could emerge as the main danger, although Bigz Belief, Star Legend and Jack The Savage can all have a say too in this competitive handicap.

Winless since June 2023 but running well in defeat of late, TARA ITI can thwart recent course scorer Star Legend's follow-up bid.

11:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

11:54 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 -25%) Cabhfuilfungi	0.909091 10/11(-25%)	(1) Cabhfuilfungi 10/11, Fair hurdles winner who has found improvement since sent chasing, finishing runner-up in a pair of Uttoxeter handicaps (both 16f) in October. Hampered and unseated rider early on at Ludlow latest and looks the one to beat here. Runner-up in first two starts over fences and had excuse when unseating latest; respected.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/2 +21%) Doc Mccoy	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(2) Doc Mccoy 11/2, Impressive winner on sole start in points and successful start to hurdle career at Huntingdon on return last season. Struggled under a penalty next 2 starts, however, and ran poorly on chasing bow at Windsor last month. Back from another absence when tailed off on handicap/chase debut at Windsor; opposable.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/4 +77%) Bold Reaction	1.5 6/4(+77%)	(3) Bold Reaction 6/4, Bumper winner who was fair over hurdles for Nicky Henderson and posted creditable start for new yard when third of 4 on handicap chase debut at Wetherby (15.2f) in November. Not in same form over longer trip at Doncaster since but can't be ruled out. Has a patchy profile and was well held at Doncaster (2m3f) last time; risks attached.

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Having been badly hampered by a faller and unseating his rider early on at Ludlow, CABHFUILFUNGI is worth persevering with. Kerry Lee's inmate had previously filled the runner-up spot on both outings at Uttoxeter in October and he looks ready to open his account over fences. Commanding View is entitled to build on his reappearance, when fourth on his chase bow at Warwick, and is feared most, ahead of Doc McCoy.

CABHFUILFUNGI had no luck when an early casualty at Ludlow last time but had made a solid start to his chase career previously and can gain a deserved first success in this sphere. Commanding View may give him most to think about.

Preference is for CABHFUILFUNGI, who was runner-up in his first two chase starts and was unlucky when unseating early on last time.

11:54 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:00 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 17f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (6/4 -162%) More Coko	1.5 6/4(-162%)	(1) More Coko 6/4, Easily landed odds in bumper here in August. Most interessting prospect now making his hurdles debut. Won a course bumper in good style last August, doubts about stable form but hard to oppose.
2	14 2nd (14) (10/1 -11%) Kilbarry Ce Ce	10 10/1(-11%)	(14) Kilbarry Ce Ce 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden, coming in a below-par seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at this course (21f, heavy, 14/1) 36 days ago. Not ruled out if back to her best here. Remote second on second start, moderate seventh over a longer trip here last time.
3	6 3rd (6) (80/1 -60%) Kentucky Beach	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Kentucky Beach 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1 and hooded, tenth of 14 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Yard in good form. Tailed off in a valuable Fairyhouse bumper; half-brother to the very useful Coko Beach.
4	15 4th (15) (150/1 -355%) Taketwotoone	150 150/1(-355%)	(15) Taketwotoone 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 11 in hunter chase at Cork (24f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Down in trip. Ordinary form in points, placed once, not an obvious contender on hurdling debut.
5th	3 5th (3) (17/2 +6%) Captain Ryan Matt	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Captain Ryan Matt 17/2, €32,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Diesel Line. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Casino Markets. Wears hood. Pulled up sole start in points (May 2024) but in good hands so needs considering. Pulled up on only point-to-point start, apparent second-string for top local stable.
6th	9 6th (9) (6/4 +55%) Rockonliam	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(9) Rockonliam 6/4, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Brother to useful 2½m hurdle winner Captain Cody and half-brother to modest 23f chase winner Rockonsoph. Dam fair 3m hurdle winner. Considered newcomer for leading yard. Every chance when falling at the last at Lismore on only point-to-point start, respected.
7th	2 7th (2) (13/2 +46%) Titanium	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(2) Titanium 13/2, Promising type. Useful winner at 9f on flat. 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, fifth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement. Seven wins on the Flat (six in France), satisfactory hurdling debut at Cork, can improve.
8th	11 8th (11) (25/1 -108%) Betty's Beaut	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Betty's Beaut 25/1, Shirocco mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (best around 2m) Irish Roe. Wears hood. Two runs in points, fell at Tattersalls, third in four-runner event at Quakerstown, hooded.
9th	10 9th (10) (125/1 -25%) Spring Evening	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Spring Evening 125/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, eighteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 100/1) 24 days ago. Shaped quite well on only juvenile hurdle starts, tailed off at Cork after 16 months off.
10th	7 10th (7) (25/1 +50%) Man Of Action	25 25/1(+50%)	(7) Man Of Action 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (9/1) at Roscommon (12.2f, soft) 79 days ago. 62-rated Flat maiden failed to improve after a debut fourth at Gowran last June.
11th	13 11th (13) (125/1 -279%) Cabra Road	125 125/1(-279%)	(13) Cabra Road 125/1, Jet Away mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam, poor maiden hurdler, half-sister to dual bumper winner/useful 2½m/21f hurdle winner Tikkanbar. Wears hood. Fourth foal. half-sister to multiple point winner Fountain House. dam point winner.
12th	4 12th (4) (50/1 -100%) Glenmore River	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Glenmore River 50/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to high-class hurdler/smart chaser (2m-25f winner) Identity Thief. Unraced dam is closely related to the high-class Identity Thief, in good hands.
13th	5 13th (5) (80/1 -60%) Kared'as De Cougny	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Kared'as De Cougny 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Behind when unseated rider 2 out in novice hurdle (100/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Second in a bumper at this venue, jumping let him down at Cork on hurdling debut.
14th	12 14th (12) (150/1 -50%) Black Fern	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) Black Fern 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) 19 days ago. Remote fifth at Naas, huge price when tailed off at Cork, safe to rule out.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -200%) Moonis	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Moonis 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. First run since leaving Gary Moore when pulled up in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) on NH debut 11 days ago. Showed some ability on the Flat in Britain. pulled up at Thurles on hurdling debut.

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Willie Mullins has landed four of the last five renewals of this race and MORE COKO looks a likely sort for the champion trainer. He was an easy winner of a bumper at this track in August and is sure to be well schooled for his first jumping assignment. Henry de Bromhead runs two horses and riding arrangements indicate that Rockonliam is the first string. He fell at the last when right in contention in his sole point-to-point and is likely to show up well. There was some promise in Titanium's fifth in a maiden hurdle at Cork and he is a former winner on the Flat. The 102-rated Kilbarry Ce Ce is another pitching for prize money.

Willie Mullins' MORE COKO ran out an easy winner of a bumper here in the autumn and is fancied to go in at the first time of asking too in this sphere. Henry de Bromhead's Rockonliam could emerge as the main danger ahead of form-pick Kilbarry Ce Ce and Cork debut fifth Titanium.

The variable form of the Mullins horses since Christmas is the only significant negative in regard to course bumper winner MORE COKO

12:00 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:10 Fairyhouse Conditions Hurdle 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 -48%) Aurora Vega	0.909091 10/11(-48%)	(1) Aurora Vega 10/11, Fantastically bred very useful bumper winner who easily landed the odds in 17-runner novice hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft) on return. 1/10, amiss (clinically abnormal) at Wexford (20f, heavy, 1/10) 66 days ago and remains with potential. Triple bumper winner has won a maiden hurdle; clinically abnormal when pulled-up last time.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +21%) Mongibello	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Mongibello 11/4, Won 9-runner novice hurdle (5/2) at Perth (20.2f, good to firm) on hurdles bow 6 months ago, doing well to get there after handing the initiative to the runner-up, who won next time. She's open to progress. Bumper winner took a Perth novice hurdle last summer but needs more after a break.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 +46%) Cast A Spell	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(2) Cast A Spell 13/2, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Navan in November. Good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Navan (20f, good to soft) 17 days ago, better placed than most. Flat and maiden hurdle winner; ran well in a h'cap hurdle last time but a bit to find.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -82%) Magic Boum	5 5/1(-82%)	(3) Magic Boum 5/1, £110,000 point winner who took 19-runner novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 10/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Open to improvement for top yard and key player here. Point winner beat a useful yardstick when winning a Navan maiden hurdle and looks a player.
5th	7 5th (7) (100/1 -52%) Unique Frequency	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Unique Frequency 100/1, Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler El Beau (winner around 2m, by Camacho) and fairly useful hurdler Dame Rapide (2m-2¼m winner, by Footstepsinthesand). Well held in Flat maiden in September for James M. Barrett. Well beaten in a Flat maiden last September so can only be watched on hurdles/stable debut.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (22/1 +33%) Chautuaqua	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Chautuaqua 22/1, Bumper winner. Fair maiden hurdler. Off 15 months, unseated rider in listed hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 100/1) 11 days ago won by Cottesloe Sunshine. Bumper winner has run well in defeat in several maiden hurdles but a lot to find here.

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It is probably best to put a line through AURORA VEGA's last run in Wexford when she was pulled up as she was found to be clinically abnormal afterwards. Her form prior to that reversal was very solid as she won at Listed level in a bumper at Gowran Park and had shed her maiden tag over hurdles in decisive fashion at Cork. Magic Boum is going the right way after adding a Navan maiden hurdle to her point-to-point success, while Cast A Spell and Mongibello both have winning form over flights to call upon.

AURORA VEGA remains with plenty of potential in the hope she's none the worse for whatever ailed her at Wexford and she can get back on track with victory. Magic Boum did well to win at Navan and is the danger ahead of Pastorale.

With doubts about Aurora Vega after being pulled-up last time, a chance is taken on the inexperienced MAGIC BOUM(nap)

12:10 Fairyhouse Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:15 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 -27%) Gazette Bourgeoise	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(4) Gazette Bourgeoise 7/2, Yet to score in 12 starts over fences and failed to build on promising return when fourth at Leicester (has good record fresh). Career-low mark reduces even more at least. Wind surgery since Leicester disappointment; C&D second before that needs building on..
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +50%) Micks Jet	2 2/1(+50%)	(2) Micks Jet 2/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who shapes like she'll make a chaser (runner-up completed start in Irish points), so worth a look on chase bow. Does stay 2m4f but hasn't done so of late; pedigree offers hope for the switch to fences..
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +13%) Cluain Aodha	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Cluain Aodha 7/2, Fair handicap hurdler who belied unflattering odds sent chasing after 15 months off when good third at Uttoxeter but failed to build on that next 2 starts. Habit of jumping right has returned lately; not far behind Lady Jago two runs ago even so..
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +0%) Getaway Theatre	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Getaway Theatre 9/2, Point winner who was well suited by emphasis on stamina when making a successful hurdle debut over 2¾m at Stratford last term. Well held switched to fences both starts this season, however. Headgear on. Trip and track type fine, but good ground would ask new question; has had wind operation..
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (13/2 -136%) Lady Jago	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(3) Lady Jago 13/2, Fair winning hurdler but couldn't replicate that level switched to this sphere last 2 starts. Still, this former point winner looks the part for this discipline and she should do better. Value for wider margin over Cluain Aodha when third at Warwick; 3m looked too far latest..

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Having shaped better than the bare form when weakening into fourth at Leicester last month, it could be worth chancing GAZETTE BOURGEOISE on the back of a wind procedure. The reapplication of blinkers instead of cheekpieces may also aid her cause. The biggest threat may emerge from Lady Jago, who is returning to her last winning distance. Market support for Micks Jet on her chasing bow would be interesting too.

All of these arrive with something to prove but at least LADY JAGO remains with potential in this sphere so she gets the vote. Gazette Bourgeoise is feared most off a career-low mark.

Assuming the jumping holds, LADY JAGO can be taken to confirm November's Warwick superiority over Cluain Aodha.

12:15 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/7 +52%) Kalif Du Berlais	0.571429 4/7(+52%)	(1) Kalif Du Berlais 4/7, Useful juvenile hurdler who showed no ill effects from chase debut fall on return at Carlisle (2m) in November when taking 10-runner novices' handicap at Newbury (16.4f) 33 days ago, by ¾ length from Tedley. Evidently a smart prospect and big player with more to come. Stuck on well to beat Tedley at Newbury last time and should progress further; respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 -60%) Vincenzo	3 3/1(-60%)	(3) Vincenzo 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler who took well to this discipline when winning 5-runner novices' handicap chase at Windsor (2m) 17 days ago, responding well to see of re-opposing Tedley by 1¾ lengths. Rates the type to do better still. Driven out to beat Tedley at Windsor on chase debut, taking record at 2m over jumps to 2-2.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 -14%) Tedley	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Tedley 4/1, Different proposition since switched to chasing, winning his first 2 starts at Uttoxeter (16f) and Wetherby (19.4f). Performed creditably in finishing runner-up behind both of today's rivals at Newbury/Windsor in recent months and he looks sure to give another good account. Ran well behind Kalif Du Berlais at Newbury and Vincenzo at Windsor; proving consistent.

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KALIF DU BERLAIS had Tedley just under a length behind when scoring on only his second chase start at Newbury last time and he is only 1lb worse off with his reopposing rival this time around. Paul Nicholls' four-year-old has plenty of scope for improvement and is expected to confirm that form to complete a double. Vincenzo beat Tedley (second) at Windsor on his latest outing and may have plenty more to offer, so he can prove to be the main threat to the selection.

KALIF DU BERLAIS showed no ill effects from his chase debut spill and marked himself down as a smart prospect in the process when running out a ¾-lengthwinner from re-opposing Tedley at Newbury 33 days ago and a subsequent 6 lb rise should see him highly competitive again. Vincenzo can emerge as the chief threat.

With another easy lead likely, VINCENZO gets the percentage call. Kalif Du Berlais is respected, while Tedley has solid claims.

12:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/2 -67%) Katate Dori	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(1) Katate Dori 15/2, Bumper winner in early 2023 who reached a fair level without success over hurdles, stepping up on his comeback run in first-time visor (retained here) when fourth of 8 in handicap at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Worth considering now tackling larger obstacles for the first time. 0-7 over hurdles but ran well in first-time visor last month; chase debut today.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 -69%) Good Friday Fairy	11 11/1(-69%)	(3) Good Friday Fairy 11/1, Hurdles scorer who tasted success twice over fences at around 2½m last season. Shaped as if better for the run following a wind op/9 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f) 3 weeks ago and better showing anticipated. Tongue strap retained here. Didn't run badly on seasonal debut and could still have untapped potential as a stayer.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 -54%) Bampton Star	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Bampton Star 10/1, Improved for switch to chasing/fitting of cheekpieces during the spring, successful in back-to-back C&D events in March before a lesser run when fifth at Bangor (3m) a month later. Absent since but it remains early days and he could yet have more to offer this season. Began chasing career with two C&D wins last March; big player if tuned up after layoff.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 -64%) Simple Getaway	9 9/1(-64%)	(2) Simple Getaway 9/1, Fetched £180,000 after winning an Irish point but only minor promise on second of his 3 hurdle starts during 2023/24. Appeals very much the type to make a better chaser and unlikely to be lacking for fitness now handicapping in this sphere after 9 months off. Irish point winner; did not achieve much over hurdles but remains very unexposed.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (2/1 +64%) I See The Sea	2 2/1(+64%)	(4) I See The Sea 2/1, Expensive purchase from points who matched pick of his hurdles form after 9 months off when third of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Will need to brush up his jumping, however. Plugged on for respectable third on seasonal/chase debut; might build on that run here.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (4/1 +43%) Moonlight Artist	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Moonlight Artist 4/1, Opened hurdles account here (23f, soft) last November but his exploits proved mixed thereafter and having displayed some promise sent chasing at Stratford in October, he took a backward step when pulled up at Wincanton (26.7f, heavy) last month. Needs to get back on track. Course hurdle winner; yet to click over fences but remains one to be interested in.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 -8%) Lock Out	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) Lock Out 7/1, Firmly back on track when making a winning return in handicap chase at Chepstow in October. Respectable in-the-frame efforts next 2 starts but not at best back over hurdles at Taunton on latest outing 3 weeks ago. Better showing not ruled out returned to larger obstacles. Scored on seasonal debut in October but not in same form again since.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (18/1 -29%) Kingcormac	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Kingcormac 18/1, Gained reward for a string of solid efforts when landing a 10-runner handicap at Hereford (20.9f, heavy) in January 2023. Checked out tamely both starts thereafter that season and the betting may well prove the best guide on this return from 21 months off. Won off this mark two years ago but absent since disappointing run two months later.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -10%) Lightonthewing	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Lightonthewing 22/1, C&D winner who resumed with success at Newton Abbot in May but fell at that venue a month later and he failed to come on for a recent run when twelfth of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others preferred. Five chase wins; returned from break with two poor runs in late 2024; needs to rebound.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (25/1 -25%) Supreme Commander	25 25/1(-25%)	(11) Supreme Commander 25/1, Bought for plenty of money after finishing second in an Irish point but no impact as yet under Rules, including when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft, 10/3) 15 days ago. Lines up here operating from long way out of the weights. Still unexposed under rules but needs significant improvement from 12lb out of the weights.

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In what looks a trappy affair, KATATE DORI gets the tentative vote. Sam Thomas' charge stripped fitter for his reappearance fifth when fourth over an extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter recently and appeals as making into a better chaser. I See The Sea made a satisfactory return when third over 3m1f at Wincanton last month and a bold showing off a 2lb lower mark would come as no surprise, while the unexposed Simple Getaway could also play a hand.

KATATE DORI failed to get his head in front over hurdles but showed the benefit of his reappearance run when finishing a creditable fourth at Uttoxeter on his latest start and he appeals as a likely type to take to this discipline for the Sam Thomas stable. Simple Getaway is another chase debutant to note, particularly if market vibes are positive. Good Friday Fairy, I See The Sea and and Lock Out are others in the mix.

Still unexposed at about 3m, GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY won over 2m3f in the style of a very stout stayer last season and gets the nod.

12:25 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:28 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 +40%) Prince Cleni	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Prince Cleni 6/1, Both wins have come over C&D and he arrives on the back of a respectable third in a 7-runner handicap at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Place claims look solid. 2-2 over C&D which makes him of interest, though he probably wouldn't want too much rain.
2	12 2nd (12) (25/1 +0%) Dysania	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) Dysania 25/1, Finally off the mark in novices' handicap chase at Lingfield on comeback last season but ran poorly at Fontwell last time and others make greater appeal from just out of the weights. Modest form since sole success at Lingfield in November 2023; 1lb wrong.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +22%) Felton Bellevue	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Felton Bellevue 7/2, Generally reliable and gained a deserved first win for over 2 years at Southwell in March. Best effort since when second at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft, 4/1) 27 days ago and he's respected. Second and first in two starts over C&D at the start of 2024; back to form last time.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 0%) Faitque De L'isle	16 16/1(0%)	(9) Faitque De L'isle 16/1, Over 2 years since his sole success and went the wrong way from his reappearance when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, soft) 27 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and cheekpieces go on, so not fully ruled out yet from handy mark. 19lb below sole winning mark, but needs to do better than in first two starts for the yard.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3/1 +45%) Big Bee Hive	3 3/1(+45%)	(3) Big Bee Hive 3/1, Won at Southwell and Cartmel in the spring and has shaped as if in good heart this winter, running respectably in a higher grade than he need contest at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. Has good chance on form. Did well over fences in first half of 2024; return to form wouldn't be a surprise.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (8/1 +0%) Gibberwell	8 8/1(+0%)	(10) Gibberwell 8/1, Produced one of his better efforts from just out of the weights when fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Carlisle (26.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Respected if able to back that up. 1lb above last winning mark, but not sure this trip on a sharp track is ideal.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 +11%) Macfin	8 8/1(+11%)	(2) Macfin 8/1, Placed all 3 starts switched to fences for Nigel Twiston-Davies during 2021/22 campaign. Won 4 of 6 starts between the flags in the interim subsequently and wasn't seen to best effect back under Rules at Stratford last time, so not fully discounted. Ran better than finishing position would suggest on return from a long absence in October.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (11/1 +56%) Wexford Park	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Wexford Park 11/1, Placed both starts in points but little show under Rules so far, folding alarmingly tamely sent chasing at Uttoxeter when last seen in May. Plenty to prove. Well beaten in four starts over hurdles and pulled up on chase debut; off eight months.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (17/2 +15%) Ismael	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Ismael 17/2, Modest winner at 20f over hurdles but ran below that on his completed start over fences at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy, 9/2) 25 days ago. More needed. Took a heavy fall on chase debut and well held last time; best watched for now.

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C&D winner Felton Bellevue warrants strong consideration returning to the scene of his last success, and last month's runner-up effort at Market Rasen suggested that he's ready to strike. However, MACFIN showed up well for a long way before fading into eighth on his comeback at Stratford in October and Tom Lacey's nine-year-old could be worth chancing with that run under his belt. Big Bee Hive may fare best of the remainder.

BIG BEE HIVE has been in better heart than his recent form figures suggest and Sam England's gelding can notch a third win of the season. Felton Bellevue is a largely consistent performer at this level and should be in the mix again on the back of a sound effort at Market Rasen, with course-specialist Prince Cleni completing the shortlist.

The vote goes to FELTON BELLEVUE who showed good form over C&D early in 2024. He remains off his last winning mark.

12:28 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (9/2 -13%) Rockbrook	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Rockbrook 9/2, Well backed after 5 months off and proved better than ever when doubling career tally in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Galway (2m, heavy) in October, rallying well to regain the lead final 50 yds. Possibilities from revised mark. Game Galway win on favoured soft ground; front-runner should make a bold bid.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Diamond Nora	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Diamond Nora 5/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 20/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 43 days ago, conceding first run in a slowly-run race before keeping on well. Remains lightly raced and likely there's more to come. Limerick win franked since; 7lb rise but likely more to offer and yard going really well.
3	10 3rd (10) (12/1 -20%) Aclass	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Aclass 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, twelfth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and one to note if the market speaks in his favour. Maiden form poor and hard to see him making an immediate impact in handicaps.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -13%) Dark Note	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(3) Dark Note 9/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1 and visor on for 1st time in this code, third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 11 days ago. Merits consideration. Best effort for some time when third at Thurles recently; one to consider.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 +46%) Whiskeywealth	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(1) Whiskeywealth 7/2, Hurdles/chase winner who ran well after 5 months off when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Galway (2m, heavy) in October. Struggling long way out when pulled up back over fences at Fairyhouse a month later and he needs to bounce back returned to this sphere. Chase winner on this card 2 years ago; below form of late however so needs to bounce back.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -10%) Doctor Nightingale	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Doctor Nightingale 22/1, First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 17 days ago. Something to find on form. Entitled to come on for recent yard debut but others possibly better handicapped.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +33%) Belle The Lioness	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Belle The Lioness 4/1, Fairly useful mare who ran creditably when seventh in big field mares' handicap at Leopardstown (18f) back in February. Not in same form when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft) in April but she returns from 8 months off with her yard going well. Runner-up in this last year off 1lb lower; lacks a recent run but yard in top form.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (17/2 +39%) Irish Blaze	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(5) Irish Blaze 17/2, Proved more miss than hit over fences last summer and, following 6 months off, in process of running below form when unseating rider home turn in handicap at Thurles (2m) 11 days ago. Better chaser and likely best watched on this occasion.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -83%) Splendid Choice	33 33/1(-83%)	(9) Splendid Choice 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran no sort of race after 6 months off when twenty first of 22 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Has struggled so far in handicaps; yard seemingly have a stronger contender in Rockbrook.

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ROCKBROOK brought off a gamble at Galway in October and has prospects of posting another victory. The form of that race in Ballybrit is working out well and he will enjoy the forecast testing ground. Dark Note showed up nicely in third in a higher grade at Thurles before Christmas and he has form in the book on attritional ground. Diamond Nora is up in class, but the form of her Limerick success has been well franked. The more rain the better for Whiskeywealth, who actually won a rated novice chase on this card two years ago.

DIAMOND NORA proved very easy to back on the back of 6 months off but did well to score having conceded first run in a slowly-run race at Limerick 6 weeks ago and, with her yard going along nicely, she's of interest again up 7 lb. Dark Note and the returning Belle The Lioness are others fancied to feature. Rockbrook is another who commands a second look.

Declan Queally has his team in fine form and DIAMOND NORA could be another one here, her Limerick win having been well franked since

12:30 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:35 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/5 +54%) Johnny Ringo	0.8 4/5(+54%)	(2) Johnny Ringo 4/5, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) and made a positive start to his hurdle career when second over C&D (good to soft) 5 weeks ago, with the reopposing Spartan Warrior 8 lengths back in third. Leading claims with improvement likely. Useful Flat winner who was runner-up over C&D on hurdle debut; holds leading claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 -22%) Maple	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Maple 11/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for Sir Michael Stoute. Reached the frame in his first 2 hurdles for new connections but let down by his jumping at Catterick latest, unseating at the fourth. Hood back on. Has shown some ability over hurdles; needs to take a step forward to pose a serious threat.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Cracker Star	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Cracker Star 4/1, 1½m Flat winner for Richard Hughes. Sent off a short-priced favourite for Kempton hurdle debut in October but weakened into a well-held fourth. Now has the cheekpieces he wore when successful on the Flat combined with the tongue tie he wore at Kempton. Interesting to see whether his backers return. Below market expectations on hurdle/stable debut but could be a different proposition here.
4	6 4th (6) (66/1 -164%) Snow Dragon	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) Snow Dragon 66/1, Swerved and unseated first on debut at Wetherby and ran to a barely modest level when last of 5 at Doncaster 4 weeks later. Johnny Ringo has to be considered the yard first string. Well beaten at Doncaster last time and yard has far more obvious claims with Johnny Ringo.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 -50%) Spartan Warrior	5 5/1(-50%)	(7) Spartan Warrior 5/1, Fair dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster and has translated that ability to hurdles, finishing third over C&D (Johnny Ringo ahead in second) and at Newcastle in quick succession in November. Player. Fair third on both hurdle starts and he's back in cheekpieces, which he wore for Flat wins.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Platin Moon	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Platin Moon 12/1, Fair form when third in newcomers race at Clairefontaine on his Flat debut in August. Sold from Andreas Suborics for €32,000 in November. Market informative now hurdling. Promising third on sole French Flat start; brings potential to his hurdle and stable debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 -14%) Miaswell	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Miaswell 16/1, Fair dual 1m Flat winner for David O'Meara. Offered something to work on when fifth of 11 on Catterick hurdle debut last month but his jumping lacked fluency. Soundly beaten on hurdle debut but in a warm race; 2-time Flat winner; open to improvement.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (50/1 +0%) Lady Phoebe	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Lady Phoebe 50/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) and below form in that sphere of late. Probably best watched now hurdling. Modest 13-race maiden on the Flat and she would be a surprise winner on hurdle debut.

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Johnny Ringo struck the woodwork over C&D on his hurdling bow and must be respected with improvement on the cards, but the vote goes to CRACKER STAR. Harry Derham's juvenile disappointed at Kempton in October having been sent off a warm favourite, but that experience will aid his chance and the cheekpieces could give him an added boost. Spartan Warrior was a place behind Johnny Ringo here before again taking third at Newcastle and is expected to be in the mix too.

JOHNNY RINGO can confirm November's C&D superiority over Spartan Warrior and make it second time lucky over hurdles. The fact that Cracker Star went off an even-money favourite on his hurdle debut suggests he's thought capable of better than he showed on that occasion.

Two-time Flat winner MIASWELL is open to improvement on his second hurdle start and earns the vote ahead of Johnny Ringo.

12:35 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (4/11 +50%) Sounds Victorius	0.363636 4/11(+50%)	(11) Sounds Victorius 4/11, Well above average in bumpers and showed aptitude for hurdling when runner-up at Punchestown 47 days ago. Should have enough to go one better. Fourth in Grade 1 bumpers last season, didn't jump well on hurdles debut, should improve.
2	3 2nd (3) (17/2 +92%) Come Walk With Me	8.5 17/2(+92%)	(3) Come Walk With Me 17/2, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 25 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 150/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Up in trip. May improve. Late gains on debut at Navan on soft, worth a market check up in trip for local yard.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 +21%) Champagne Kid	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(1) Champagne Kid 11/2, Fair useful form when winner of bumper at Listowel in September. Worthy of respect on hurdling bow. Beat a subsequent maiden hurdle winner at Listowel, go well if ready after a 98-day break.
4	12 4th (12) (5/1 +80%) Supreme Ruler	5 5/1(+80%)	(12) Supreme Ruler 5/1, Promising sort. Excellent seventh of 19 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Should improve. Didn't jump well on hurdles debut last month, capable of better, can't be discounted.
5th	10 5th (10) (66/1 +34%) Roxboro River	66 66/1(+34%)	(10) Roxboro River 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) on NH debut 20 days ago. Placed in a point, beaten 38l on debut for this yard at Warwick, others appeal more.
6th	13 6th (13) (100/1 +0%) Glenetty	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Glenetty 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 66/1) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Local yard, beaten 25l at 66-1 in a maiden hurdle at Naas on latest; others appeal more.
7th	9 7th (9) (150/1 -88%) Mister Frostie	150 150/1(-88%)	(9) Mister Frostie 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper (200/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 39 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Failed to beat a rival in two bumpers; impossible to make a case for; tongue tie goes on.
8th	2 8th (2) (22/1 -83%) Cocovic	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Cocovic 22/1, €25,000 4-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam, placed in points, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Toby Lerone. Wears hood. Won second start in points in May and can't be completely ruled out. Won Ballingarry point, bought for 25,000 euros, worth a market check; hooded.
9th	15 9th (15) (100/1 -52%) Johanna'sjean	100 100/1(-52%)	(15) Johanna'sjean 100/1, Diamond Boy mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Black Kit and useful hurdler/chaser Politikar. Dam useful German 1m-11f winner. Inexpensive Diamond Boy debutante, related to winners, yard 0-53 in maidens, watch.
10th	5 10th (5) (80/1 +20%) General Glea	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) General Glea 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 10 in bumper at this course (16f, good) on NH debut 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Beaten 31l on debut in a 2m bumper at this track; gelded since; can only be watched.
11th	16 11th (16) (200/1 -100%) Patty O'farrell	200 200/1(-100%)	(16) Patty O'farrell 200/1, Policy Maker mare. Dam (h90), point winner, maiden under Rules. Wears hood. Pulled up sole start in points (Dec 1). Pulled up sole start in points, hooded for Rules debut, best watched.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (100/1 -100%) Dromineer Smurphy	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Dromineer Smurphy 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Out the back when last seen in a maiden hurdle in May, may need more time.

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Connections thought that SOUNDS VICTORIUS needed the run when turned over at odds on in an auction maiden hurdle at Punchestown in November. This former bumper winner is taken to deliver on his second start over flights. Lovely Hurling travelled smoothly before putting the field away by five lengths in a Wexford bumper back in May, so is of obvious interest on his second go at hurdling. Champagne Kid was a comfortable winner of a Listowel bumper in September, so is likely to get involved. Grimaud was placed over hurdles in Cork and Navan, and is stepped up in trip in a bid to get off the mark.

SOUNDS VICTORIUS and Lovely Hurling have both shown talent in bumpers and are open to improvement in this discipline, so they might well fight this out with the former preferred. Los Blanco is an interesting recruit from points.

Wexford bumper winner LOVELY HURLING gets the nod. That form has worked out ok and his half-brother won a maiden at Naas last month

12:40 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 -14%) It's All About You	0.909091 10/11(-14%)	(2) It's All About You 10/11, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, winning at Ayr (13f) and Ffos Las (2m) in the summer. Probably didn't need to match that form to make a successful hurdling debut in 11-runner novice at Newcastle 18 days ago but there's surely better to come. Quite useful Flat stayer; won over 2m1f on jumps debut; should improve; the one to beat.
2	4 2nd (4) (33/1 -32%) Norah's Legacy	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Norah's Legacy 33/1, Has shaped like a stayer in a couple of bumpers, so the step up in trip should help now hurdling. Fair fifth in two bumpers; needs to improve for this longer trip and the switch to jumping.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/1 +27%) Dance And Glance	1 1/1(+27%)	(1) Dance And Glance 1/1, Plumpton bumper winner who took a thin 2m maiden hurdle at Southwell last month and ran well in a much stronger event at Taunton next time, seeming to hit the line quite well even if unable to go with the promising first 2 in the latter stages. More to come as his jumping improves. Bumper winner; won at 2-13 on hurdles debut; fair third next time; up in trip; a possible.
4	6 4th (6) (125/1 -150%) Fancy Nancy Pants	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Fancy Nancy Pants 125/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and on Sedgefield hurdling debut. Fair fourth in a bumper here but no real promise on h'dle debut last week; others stronger.
5th	5 5th (5) (66/1 +34%) Shadowfax Of Rohan	66 66/1(+34%)	(5) Shadowfax Of Rohan 66/1, In frame all 3 outings in bumpers but has offered little in a pair of maiden hurdles. Ex-Nigel Twiston-Davies; fair in bumpers but modest efforts over hurdles; hard to fancy.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (28/1 -40%) King Casey	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) King Casey 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules who offered a bit to work on for new connections (previously trained by Eoin Doyle and sold €20,000) after 8 months off when fifth of 8 in 2m novice hurdle at Wetherby 25 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in distance. Ex-Irish; modest form so far, including on stable debut; improvement needed.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU recorded back-to-back victories on the Flat last summer before bolting up on his hurdles debut at Newcastle last month. That round of jumping was far from unblemished, but he ought to know more this time around and is taken to fend off the likely challenge of Dance And Glance, who will need to jump better than he did at Taunton in November. Norah's Legacy showed ability in bumpers and isn't without a chance now sent over hurdles.

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU was by no means polished in the jumping department when making a successful start in this sphere at Newcastle the previous month, but his Flat form suggests there's much better to come from him as a hurdler, so he's taken to defy a penalty at the likely expense of Dance And Glance, who has scope for better still.

Although not entirely fluent when winning on his jumps debut IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU will be suited by stepping up to 2m3f and can follow up.

12:45 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/4 +42%) Lindy Reilly	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(8) Lindy Reilly 7/4, Kayf Tara mare who showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles prior to disappointing on her Newbury handicap debut when last seen in March. Back down in trip and needs considering on her return to maiden company. Still to go on from her hurdling debut effort, but this isn't a strong race; rain fine..
2	4 2nd (4) (40/1 -100%) Mohawk Chief	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Mohawk Chief 40/1, Fairly useful form on Flat at 2 yrs, though failed to beat a rival on both starts in 2023 and was always behind on Ffos Las hurdling/stable debut 13 days ago. Off for 19 months before compiling a poor jumping display on recent hurdles/stable debut..
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 -17%) Zafaan	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Zafaan 7/2, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) who very much exceeded expectations when third of 13 on his Southwell hurdles debut (15.8f) 16 days ago. That form puts him firmly in the mix. Outran 150-1 odds when third on stable/hurdling debut; chance with a totally clear round..
4	2 4th (2) (9/4 +70%) Ilitch	2.25 9/4(+70%)	(2) Ilitch 9/4, Showed some promise in bumpers for Stuart Crawford prior to finishing third on completed starts in points and must enter calculations now going hurdling for a yard that has an excellent record at this track. Return to 2m perhaps for the best for now, having not lasted home in bumpers since..
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 +0%) Tarbat Ness	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Tarbat Ness 9/1, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 17f), gaining deserved success at Catterick in October. Offered something to work on in the face of a pretty stiff task when sixth of 10 on Huntingdon hurdling bow earlier in the month and may do better. Refusal to settle caught him up late on last month's hurdles debut; rain would be welcome..
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -47%) Berkshire Lad	11 11/1(-47%)	(1) Berkshire Lad 11/1, Fair form in bumpers, third at Sedgefield on return. Looked a bit short of pace when running to a similar level at Uttoxeter since but is bred to do better over hurdles. Definite appeal for hurdling on paper, and rates a player if consenting to settle better..
7th	9 7th (9) (125/1 -89%) Aughnagomaun	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Aughnagomaun 125/1, Little form in varied events on Flat and was pulled up on last month's Huntingdon hurdling debut. Hooded for 1st time. Niece of a Graded USA hurdles winner, but offered little on hurdling debut; hood added..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -833%) Three Yorkshiremen	28 28/1(-833%)	(6) Three Yorkshiremen 28/1, Fair performer on Flat, stays 1¼m and ran to a similar level when second of 5 sole hurdles run in November. Well held on most recent Flat outing but may do better in this sphere. Entitled to be more competitive than on Flat return; okay second on only hurdles run..
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -1150%) Kodi Red	125 125/1(-1150%)	(3) Kodi Red 125/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 6f), successful in October, ran poorly last 2 starts. Stamina an obvious concern now switching to this discipline for a new yard. Four-time sprint winner; yet to race beyond 7f, so stamina concerns inevitably abound..

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Although she was underwhelming when coming home in 11th in the EBF Mares Final at Newbury in March last year, LINDY REILLY was a bit too keen over that extended 2m4f trip. The Dan Skelton-trained mare is worth another chance dropping to maiden company over 2m. Zafaan offered plenty to work with on his third-placed hurdles bow at Southwell last month and is feared most, ahead of Ilitch.

ZAFAAN very much exceeded expectations when third of 13 on his recent Southwell hurdles debut and, in an ordinary-looking maiden, a reproduction of that form could be enough to see him come out on top. Lindy Reilly disappointed on her Newbury handicap debut when last seen but had shown promise prior to that and is respected back in calmer waters, while Ilitch needs a market check now setting out over hurdles for a yard which has a fine record at this track.

Should he settle better, BERKSHIRE LAD could be the one to capitalise if Lindy Reilly still can't get back on track.

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

12:55 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/4 -103%) Diva Luna	1.25 5/4(-103%)	(9) Diva Luna 5/4, Runner-up to promising one of Dan Skelton's on her only outing in points and she was 2-2 in bumpers, including a hot renewal of the Nickel Coin at Aintree. Made a highly encouraging debut over hurdles after 8 months off at Lingfield, doing little wrong despite defeat. Up in trip now. Good prospect. Useful bumper form last term; leading contender on this second attempt over hurdles.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 +68%) Newton Tornado	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(6) Newton Tornado 9/2, £85,000 buy after winning an Irish point in May. Saw things out better on second start over hurdles when held in second at Doncaster (21f) 5 weeks ago. Room for improvement in his jumping and can progress. Irish point winner; not disgraced in two maiden hurdles; place possibilities.
3	8 3rd (8) (15/8 +58%) Pierrot Jaguen	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(8) Pierrot Jaguen 15/8, Point winner in March who has fetched plenty both times he's gone through the ring (£200,000 latest). Half-brother to 2 winners, including French 17f-19f hurdles/chase winner Saint Pierrot. Respected for yard enjoying fine campaign. Irish point winner who joined new connections for £200,000; interesting rules debutant.
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -39%) Mount Gay Run	25 25/1(-39%)	(5) Mount Gay Run 25/1, Showed fair form in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and made an encouraging start over hurdles after a year off in listed contest at Sandown, despite hanging left on a first run right-handed. Up in trip and should improve. Ran encouragingly in Listed grade at Sandown on hurdles debut; may build on that effort.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 +30%) Night Duty	28 28/1(+30%)	(7) Night Duty 28/1, Point winner who is lightly raced for his age, running well on his handicap debut at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on now and he should be up to winning races. Something to find at the weights, so needs improvement for the headgear.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 -56%) Ken Roy	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Ken Roy 14/1, Third in 2 bumpers and good start over hurdles this term, shaping best under aggressive ride when second at Plumpton a fortnight ago, headed late on. Cheekpieces go on and he's surely up to winning races. Consistent thus far; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (22/1 +45%) Kalhandrion	22 22/1(+45%)	(3) Kalhandrion 22/1, Has made a promising start over hurdles, fourth of 11 at Warwick 3 weeks ago (21f, soft, 100/1). Not given a hard time that day and should do better. Frame possibilities provided latest effort is backed up but others look more solid.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (33/1 +18%) I'm Your Buckaroo	33 33/1(+18%)	(2) I'm Your Buckaroo 33/1, €14,000 4-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Tweed Skirt out of useful 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Theatre Girl. 14,000euros 4yo; from a useful family; sole newcomer in the field; market helpful.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (250/1 -67%) Beaufort Breeze	250 250/1(-67%)	(1) Beaufort Breeze 250/1, Irish point winner but big prices and well beaten in 2 hurdles for current yard. Two hurdles efforts suggest ordinary handicaps will be his scene.

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Ken Roy took a step forward from his first start over hurdles when second at Plumpton last time and could show further improvement for the application of first-time cheekpieces. However, he might come out second best to DIVA LUNA, who failed to justify short odds when second at Lingfield but she still showed enough to suggest a race of this nature will be within her compass. Point-to-point winner Pierrot Jaguen warrants a market check on his debut under Rules for the Olly Murphy team.

DIVA LUNA remains a good prospect for jumping despite meeting with defeat on her return at Lingfield and she can get off the mark in this sphere now stepped up in trip. Pierrot Jaguen is an interesting rival starting out for Olly Murphy, while Ken Roy looks up to winning races for Paul Nicholls.

Diva Luna holds leading claims on her first outing against males but an interesting alternative is rules debutant PIERROT JAGUEN.

12:55 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Donnacha	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Donnacha 5/2, Consistent over hurdles last season, winning 3 times, including here in April, and shaped better than on return on second go over fences at Chepstow last time (would've done more still but for successive mistakes at the top of the home straight). Can progress. Three hurdle wins last season; first two chase runs were respectable; improvement possible.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +44%) Risk De Pluie	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(4) Risk De Pluie 5/2, Winning Irish pointer who followed suit in 2m3f novice hurdle at Fontwell on Rules debut a year ago and showed aptitude for chasing after a breathing operation/8 months off here recently. Longer trip will suit and can improve. No threat to front pair when third on chase/handicap debut but might come on for the run.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 -22%) Royal Jewel	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(3) Royal Jewel 11/4, Has done most of his racing here, winning 2m maiden hurdle last season. 2 good runs over fences away from this venue this term, settling better in fair heat at Chepstow on Friday. Quickly turned out again. Makes quick reappearance after coming third at Chepstow on Friday; runs this track well.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 +56%) Rangatira Jack	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Rangatira Jack 7/1, Fair form without tasting success in novice/maiden hurdles last season and better effort over fences over C&D 13 days ago. Not out of things from his mark but will find easier opportunities. Respectable fifth in Class 5 C&D race last month; needs improvement today.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/2 -120%) Western General	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(1) Western General 11/2, Hurdles winner who confirmed previous chase promise and more following wind op/6 months off when readily taking 7-runner 2m Newton Abbot handicap in October. Perhaps undone by a rise in the weights in tougher race at Chepstow but this step back up in distance will suit. Drew nicely clear at Newton Abbot in October and has been placed off new mark since.

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DONNACHA had flashes of useful form over hurdles last term and he built on a low-key chasing debut to finish an admirable fourth in a deeper race over an extended 2m3f at Chepstow in November. Eased 2lb, the seven-year-old looks well capable of landing the spoils in a race of this nature. Western General plugged on into third after becoming outpaced over 2m at the same venue last time out and, stepping back up in trip off an unchanged mark, he looks the main danger. Royal Jewel completes the shortlist.

Successive mistakes did for DONNACHA at Chepstow last time but it was an encouraging effort overall and he can do better over fences. He gets the vote over Risk de Pluie, who showed aptitude for this game on his return here last month.

Following solid efforts on all four runs since the tongue-tie went on, WESTERN GENERAL can add to the chase win he recorded in October.

13:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:04 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/8 +59%) Stormin Crossgales	1.625 13/8(+59%)	(2) Stormin Crossgales 13/8, Looked about as good as ever on his third start for the stable when taking 2m Doncaster handicap chase 3 weeks ago. No banker to back that up, while he's unproven over this far also. Made all at Doncaster (2m) latest but this big step back up in trip is a concern.
2	4 2nd (4) (1/1 +9%) Stringtoyourbow	1 1/1(+9%)	(4) Stringtoyourbow 1/1, Very much going the right way over fences now, following up his victory here (3m) in Musselburgh novice handicap over this trip with a good bit to spare. Strong claims in hat-trick bid up 6 lb. Won his last two including a comfortable success back at 2m4f last time; big player again.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (9/1 +44%) Russian Ruler	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Russian Ruler 9/1, Ended last term out of sorts for Nicky Henderson and no better when easy to back and well beaten in C&D handicap for new yard 4 weeks ago. Still lightly raced over fences but has stamina to prove among other things. Headgear back on. Mark is tumbling but he has form figures of 4PPP over fences; needs a major turnaround.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (8/1 +20%) Bennys King	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Bennys King 8/1, Not the force of old but has paid his way in hunters in recent seasons and was second in the Foxhunters' at Aintree in April. Has failed to complete in his last 7 handicaps, the last time he did manage to get around in such company 4 years ago, but his mark has fallen accordingly. On dangerous mark but he's failed to complete back in handicaps in his last two runs.

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The hat-trick seeking STRINGTOYOURBOW has impressed with his jumping in victory at this venue and Musselburgh, and another bold display is forecast. A 6lb rise for the eight-year-old's latest triumph at the Scottish track looks more than workable and he rates a more solid proposition than Doncaster winner Stormin Crossgales, who is a potential improver up in distance but is likely to face stiffer opposition for the lead. Jaramillo could also feature.

STRINGTOYOURBOW is really motoring over fences now and could be hard to catch in his hat-trick bid. Jaramillo might be the danger.

Top of the list is STRINGTOYOURBOW, who won here and at Musselburgh in his last two starts and is open to more progress.

13:04 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (16/5 +9%) Machismo	3.2 16/5(+9%)	(5) Machismo 16/5, Fair hurdler. Fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, good to soft, 11/4) 33 days ago, not knocked about. Longer trips/chasing could well be more his bag in due course but claims of making the frame nevertheless. Sligo second disappointed at Thurles; likely needs to improve a bit to play a major role.
2	7 2nd (7) (2/1 -23%) Unknown Entity	2 2/1(-23%)	(7) Unknown Entity 2/1, Runner-up only start in points and fair form both starts in bumpers, latterly when third of 7 at Fairyhouse (16.5f) 31 days ago. Appeared to be found wanting for a change of gear then so this longer trip promises to suit now hurdling. Respected. Has looked onepaced in bumpers, this extended trip could be what he wants on hurdles bow.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 -50%) Mic Drop	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Mic Drop 15/2, Bumper winner at Clonmel in November. Showed more than on hurdles debut when fourth of 18 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 19 days ago but he'll likely need to progress again if he's to land this conceding weight all round. Cork fourth a decent run; place claims.
4	9 4th (9) (40/1 -21%) Lucky Lioness	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Lucky Lioness 40/1, Lucky Speed mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Holy Motivation. Dam (h92), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Inistioge. Winning pointer, third last time (Dec 1). Points' winner well held on last month's return; best watched on hurdles debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 -355%) Thoughtsarethings	150 150/1(-355%)	(6) Thoughtsarethings 150/1, Wings of Eagles gelding. 40/1, fifth of 9 in bumper at Punchestown (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 38 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Never sighted on Punchestown bumper debut; can only be watched now switched to hurdles.
6th	4 6th (4) (28/1 -155%) Long Branch	28 28/1(-155%)	(4) Long Branch 28/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Idaho gelding. Making NH debut here. Dam unraced sister to top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Nacarat. Off mark in points early last year but likely one for longer term. Tralee points' winner; market best guide on Rules debut.
7th	10 7th (10) (5/2 0%) Rachel's Secret	2.5 5/2(0%)	(10) Rachel's Secret 5/2, Lightly-raced mare who ran to a fair level when runner-up on each of her 2 starts over hurdles last winter. Not so good in bumpers either side of those efforts but respected returned to this sphere after 12 months off on debut for new yard. Twice runner-up in C&D maidens last term; debuts for top yard in fine form.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (28/1 -133%) Colorado Charlie	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Colorado Charlie 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, in process of running below debut form when taking a heavy fall in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (19.8f, good) 4 days ago. Handicaps could be more his bag on the back of this. On the retreat when a faller at the last (usual 2 out) at Leopardstown last week.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (125/1 -150%) Glorious Singer	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Glorious Singer 125/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 30 hurdle runs. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Vlunerable once more returned to maiden company. Longstanding maiden is 0-30 hurdling, pulled up in Cork handicap latest; readily ruled out.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Leinster King	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Leinster King 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, last of 11 in bumper at this course (16.2f, heavy) on bumper debut 36 days ago. Hard to make a case for having been well beaten in 2 hurdle starts previously. Two poor runs in maiden hurdles and most recently a bumper here.

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RACHEL'S SECRET has decent placed form in the book for Declan Queally and has switched to Henry de Bromhead after a long absence. She was runner-up in a mares' maiden hurdle at this track on her penultimate start and sets a fair standard. Unknown Entity has been a beaten favourite in two bumpers and is sent over hurdles by Willie Mullins. This will be the slowest ground he has encountered, but he is one of the leading protagonists. Machismo, Colorado Charlie and Mic Drop could be best of the remainder.

UNKOWN ENTITY very much appeals as the type who will be suited by this longer trip now his attentions switch to hurdling and, with a recent run in a bumper under his belt, Willie Mullins' charge is fancied to make a bold bid to make it first time lucky in this sphere. Rachel's Secret and Machismo have both run to a fair level over hurdles previously and may well emerge as the chief dangers.

Below expectations in bumpers, this stamina test could now bring out improvement in UNKNOWN QUANTITY on hurdles debut

13:05 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 -38%) Okavango Delta	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Okavango Delta 11/4, Hurdles winner who has made a positive start for this yard, off the mark at the third attempt in 8-runner handicap chase over C&D in November. Ran at least as well upped in trip when runner-up here (23.6f, good to soft) last month and looks sure to be in the mix again. Won over C&D in November and good second over 2m7f here last time; solid claims.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 -9%) Divas Doyen	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Divas Doyen 6/1, Finally got off the mark at Carlisle in November, seen to good effect in having her cards played later than the placed pair and having the benefit of the rail late on. Ran at least as well in defeat when second to Okavango Delta over C&D (good to soft) last time so should be involved. Well suited by this course (second over C&D latest) and she's a strong candidate once more.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 -57%) Winds Of Winter	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Winds Of Winter 11/2, Has finished runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts for Iain Jardine, latest in 5-runner handicap at this course (15.6f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip for her chase debut and rates as a player if taking to this new discipline. Placed over hurdles on all four starts for this yard; might not be far away on chase debut.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 -12%) Benefit Ben	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Benefit Ben 28/1, Maiden Irish pointer who showed ability in maiden/novice hurdles last winter but well held on his Ayr handicap debut in April (final start for Sandy Thomson). Ran poorly on return here (15.6f, good to soft) just under 5 weeks ago and now attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. Well beaten in both handicap hurdles but this point runner-up could be suited by fences.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 +25%) Prospect House	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Prospect House 9/1, Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in September 2023 but rather miss than hit since. However, he hinted at a revival when third of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good) just over a fortnight ago so is one to bear in mind with this step back up in trip sure to suit. The step back up in trip may be a positive and he's on a handy mark.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/4 +55%) Valleyview Tommy	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(4) Valleyview Tommy 9/4, Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles last season and left chasing debut effort behind when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (15.8f, good to soft) just under 5 weeks ago. Fancied to do better now back over further with a new headgear combination tried (visor/tongue tie). Fair fourth over 2m here last time and today's longer trip could be a good fit.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (7/1 -40%) Shadows In The Sky	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Shadows In The Sky 7/1, Point winner who has scored twice over 2½m at Hexham this season, the latter success coming with a visor added in October. Found it harder to dominate in a higher grade at Newcastle (20.1f, good) since, but fancied to get back on track reunited with his regular pilot. Below par last time but has won two of his last six starts and is not written off.

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A mistake two from home put paid to the chances of OKAVANGO DELTA over an extended 2m7f here last month and he can make amends. Paul Robson's charge is 4lb worse off with Divas Doyen, who he defeated over C&D in November, but the manner in which he won that day would suggest it will be no barrier to further success. Winds Of Winter has been admirably consistent over hurdles and is an interesting prospect now switched to fences.

Cases can be made for most, but the vote goes to OKAVANGO DELTA, who won over C&D in November and ran at least as well in defeat from a 6 lb higher mark when finding just one too strong back over further here last month. Winds of Winter has finished runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts since joining Iain Jardine, so she heads up the opposition on chase debut, with Divas Doyen taken to edge out Shadows In The Sky for third.

Preference is for OKAVANGO DELTA, who has been in fine form here of late. His old rival Divas Doyen is the danger.

13:10 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (10/1 +50%) Must Go Now	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Must Go Now 10/1, Hooded for 1st time, thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Local yard, lightly raced maiden, ran well on h'cap debut, just 2lb higher here, go well.
2	12 2nd (12) (10/1 +17%) Tyson	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Tyson 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Second in a Roscommon maiden in June, may have needed latest, worth a market check.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 -75%) Birmingham Alabama	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Birmingham Alabama 14/1, Promising type. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Won 13-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft, 4/1) 160 days ago, just holding on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Merits consideration. Wexford mares maiden winner, opening mark looks fair, unexposed but may need the run.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Portnacoo	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Portnacoo 4/1, 3 wins from 6 runs this season. First run since leaving Harry Smyth when good third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 4/1) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Ran with credit off revised mark at Navan on stable debut, this trip suits better, go well.
5th	9 5th (9) (17/2 -113%) Slim Marvel	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(9) Slim Marvel 17/2, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in July. 6/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago. Enters calculations. Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner in July, best h'cap effort over this C&D, go well again.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -10%) Glorytogod Tom	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Glorytogod Tom 22/1, Bit below form eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Wexford maiden hurdle winner in 2023, may have needed comeback, probably needs rain.
7th	19 7th (19) (50/1 -178%) Callmedusty	50 50/1(-178%)	(19) Callmedusty 50/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Difficult ask. Burst blood vessels at Limerick, cheekpieces on after poor h'cap debut, others more solid.
8th	15 8th (15) (33/1 -32%) Turbo	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Turbo 33/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 28/1, below form seventh of 18 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Won a chase off this mark in November, no run over hurdles since 2021, others more likely.
9th	22 9th (22) (16/1 +36%) Cramers Valley	16 16/1(+36%)	(22) Cramers Valley 16/1, 10/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 160 days ago. Is 0-11 over hurdles, best run at Naas over a year ago off 1lb lower, others appeal more.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (8/1 +0%) Goodie Girl	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Goodie Girl 8/1, Course winner. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle here in October. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at this course (23.5f, good) 50 days ago. Locally trained, won here over 18.5f, not disgraced off revised mark, can't discount.
10th	13 10th (13) (16/1 -60%) Delias Pet	16 16/1(-60%)	(13) Delias Pet 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Gowran in November. 7/2, respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Hold up sort, 3-21 over hurdles, won over C&D off 15lb lower, may be in handicapper's grip.
11th	20 11th (20) (6/1 +20%) Gaelic Des Chastys	6 6/1(+20%)	(20) Gaelic Des Chastys 6/1, One win from 23 NH runs. 3/1, creditable second of 16 in handicap chase at Listowel (19.4f, soft) 96 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Shortlist material. Form figures of 1222 for this yard, good chase effort latest, 6lb lower here, chance.
12th	21 12th (21) (80/1 -60%) Fanoir	80 80/1(-60%)	(21) Fanoir 80/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy, 50/1) 66 days ago. Won maiden in 2022, raced four times since, pulled up after layoff latest, hard to fancy.
13th	17 13th (17) (16/1 +36%) Kingkong Ciergues	16 16/1(+36%)	(17) Kingkong Ciergues 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Up in trip. Trainer going well. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Handicap debutant, showed little in maidens, could improve and worth a market check.
14th	16 14th (16) (22/1 +33%) Breagagh	22 22/1(+33%)	(16) Breagagh 22/1, Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs. 250/1, fell in Jezki Hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Is 0-23 over hurdles, ran well here over 2m in October, same mark now, each-way claims.
15th	2 15th (2) (18/1 -125%) Spring Meadow	18 18/1(-125%)	(2) Spring Meadow 18/1, Unreliable type. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in October. Eighteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft, 9/2) 59 days ago. 2-14 over hurdles, won off 9lb lower on penultimate, poor on latest, needs to bounce back.
16th	3 16th (3) (16/1 +20%) Born Bright	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Born Bright 16/1, C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in October. Creditable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft, 25/1) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Locally trained C&D mares maiden winner, drop back in trip a plus, rain would be a concern.
17th	14 17th (14) (22/1 +33%) Midleton Rare	22 22/1(+33%)	(14) Midleton Rare 22/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 50/1) 22 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Course bumper winner, hasn't done much over hurdles, well beaten latest, needs a revival.
18th	4 18th (4) (14/1 -87%) John The Spark	14 14/1(-87%)	(4) John The Spark 14/1, Respectable fourteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft, 50/1) 45 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Point winner, 0-4 under Rules, best maiden effort over this C&D, rain would enhance chance.
19th	6 19th (6) (28/1 +44%) Torquay Road	28 28/1(+44%)	(6) Torquay Road 28/1, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in July. Eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Lost form since maiden hurdle win in July, struggled in handicaps recently, hard to fancy.

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GAELIC DES CHASTYS is enjoying life with Eric McNamara. He has banked a victory over hurdles and a trio of second places in handicap chases since switching to McNamara, and should put in another decent effort in this big field. Portnacoo ran up a treble at Downpatrick for his former trainer and performed with credit in third on stable debut for Ross O'Sullivan at Navan. Tom Harney lessens his burden by 7lb and the pair are certainly contenders. Birmingham Alabama has been off since winning by the narrowest margin at Wexford in July, while Goodie Girl and Slim Marvel are others with chances.

GAELIC DES CHASTYS has been running well over fences since winning over hurdles at Punchestown and is potentially well treated back in this sphere. Slim Marvel, Birmingham Alabama and Portnacoo complete the shortlist.

A chance is taken on MUST GO NOW. He should strip fitter for his comeback, the hood is removed and the drop back in trip looks a plus

13:15 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1/1 +43%) Beat The Edge	1 1/1(+43%)	(4) Beat The Edge 1/1, Only the one win from 28 starts but positive start for this yard when runner-up at Sedgefield and this C&D. May have to play second fiddle once again. 1-23 over fences; runner-up the last twice, latest over C&D last week; a possible.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 -9%) Just Gino	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Just Gino 6/1, Fetched £100,000 after winning sole start in points and posted best effort from 3 starts over hurdles when fourth of 11 on return at Warwick. Fast-tracked over fences but failed to fire both starts this autumn. Headgear/tongue strap applied. Irish point winner; fair form over hurdles and fences; now tried in headgear; a possible.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -75%) Cudgel	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Cudgel 14/1, All 6 career wins have been registered at Hexham but always behind there on return. Entitled to come on for that, however, and has ran well at this track, so no forlorn hope. All 6 wins at Hexham (in the frame all 3 runs here); will come on for last run; a possible.
4	2 4th (2) (11/8 +8%) Bebside Banter	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(2) Bebside Banter 11/8, Enhanced good chase record when making a winning return at Sedgefield and creditable third there 5 weeks ago (solid form). Good chance of resuming winning ways. Better over fences than hurdles; didn't run to his best last time; could go well.

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Beat The Edge would be a deserved winner having occupied the runner-up spot on his last two starts, but preference is for BEBSIDE BANTER. He made most at Sedgefield two starts ago but wasn't able to back it up having faced competition for the lead there last time. Chris Grant's charge looks the likely pace angle here, though, and given a clean round of jumping he ought to hold every chance. Just Gino heads the remainder.

BEBSIDE BANTER has made a positive start to this campaign and this looks a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. Beat The Edge can fill the runner-up spot again.

In a trappy race the suggestion is BEBSIDE BANTER who is better than he showed last time. Cudgel could prove his main threat.

13:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +50%) Malago Rose	2 2/1(+50%)	(1) Malago Rose 2/1, Produced a career best in first-time cheekpieces to open account in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) in June. However, she hasn't managed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, beaten a fair way when fifth of 10 on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow. Lost a shoe when well supported on debut for this trainer last month; may be more to come..
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 -17%) Lady's Present	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Lady's Present 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who looked all at sea a long way out back from almost 2 years off at Carlisle in October. However, she showed the benefit of that pipe-opener when fourth of 13 at Catterick (19.3f, good) last month and will be a threat if able to at least reproduce that form. Has shown glimpses of ability; not ruled out each-way but needs improvement to win..
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +25%) Regally Blonde	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Regally Blonde 12/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland but yet to match that level over hurdles. No show back on the level in first-time blinkers (discarded here; cheekpieces refitted) at Wolverhampton recently and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Best form would give her a chance; bit to prove after being well beaten last twice..
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +40%) Extra Cover	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Extra Cover 12/1, Hasn't offered much in a bumper nor 4 starts over hurdles, most recently pulled up early on when upped to 3m for her handicap debut at Ludlow. Yet to get competitive, including on handicap debut latest; more needed..
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 -80%) Hurst Hill	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Hurst Hill 9/1, Placed in a couple of mares' novice events at Newton Abbot during the summer (both at around 17f) and produced much her best effort since switched to handicaps when third over 21.8f at Fontwell last month. Possibilities if able to build on that off the same mark here. Similar effort to latest would give her each-way claims; will need improvement to win..
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (15/8 -70%) Barra Blue	1.875 15/8(-70%)	(3) Barra Blue 15/8, Promise on first of 2 starts in bumpers and, as the market suggested she would (sent off at 11/8), she left her maiden form in this sphere well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Leicester (20.5f, heavy). 6 lb rise tolerable and there could be more to come. Up 6lb for her Leicester win but if she ran close to that level she'd be tough to beat..
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 +36%) Misting	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Misting 16/1, Little promise in bumpers and similar story over hurdles so far. Readily passed over. Well held in all six starts; not seen since June; returns to action with plenty to prove..

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BARRA BLUE looked a different proposition when stepped up to 2m4f on her handicap bow at Leicester and a 6lb rise is unlikely to anchor Fergal O'Brien's mare. Malago Rose is worth another chance after disappointing on her first run for Neil Mulholland at Ludlow, while Hurst Hill could have more to offer after her third at Fontwell last month.

Having improved when scoring on her handicap bow at Leicester, BARRA BLUE is taken to follow up here with a 6 lb rise in the weights unlikely to be enough to stop in her tracks. Lady's Present showed some spark on her second run following a lengthy absence and she is second choice ahead of Hurst Hill and Malago Rose.

There was definite improvement from BARRA BLUE (nap) at Leicester and she is taken to back that up with another win.

13:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 +20%) Chantry House	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Chantry House 8/1, Dual Grade 1 winner over fences in his pomp but failed to complete last 3 starts in this sphere over 2 years ago. Winless over hurdles since and others preferred. Smart in his prime but not seen over fences since late 2022; not sure what to expect.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 -100%) Our Power	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Our Power 7/1, Lightly raced since the spring of 2023 but looked as good as ever back from a year off when runner-up in Premier Handicap here 19 days ago. Claims if this doesn't come too soon. Second at this course last month, showing he retains plenty of ability; major contender.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +61%) Bowtogreatness	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(5) Bowtogreatness 7/2, Took advantage of career-low mark when finally off the mark over fences at Newbury, jumping boldly at the head of affairs. However, added to patchy recorded when running poorly at Newcastle 3 weeks later. Made all at Newbury in November; hindered by being pestered up front last time.
4	1 4th (1) (5/6 +44%) Broadway Boy	0.833333 5/6(+44%)	(1) Broadway Boy 5/6, Three wins in a productive novice chase campaign, including a valuable staying handicap here. Better for return when excellent second in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and can resume winning ways back down in class. Ran well in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury last time; 3-5 at Cheltenham; highly respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 -80%) Cloudy Glen	9 9/1(-80%)	(3) Cloudy Glen 9/1, Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he proved when making a winning return in veterans event at Haydock 4 weeks ago, heavily eased down. Will find this tougher up 7 lb in better race but respected all the same. Justified favouritism in veterans' event at Haydock last month; this is a harder task.

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Our Power returned from over a year off the track to produce a highly-promising effort when second over 3m2f here last time and he commands respect off only a 1lb higher rating. However, BROADWAY BOY looks the way to go. The six-year-old is a consistent performer who arguably ran a career best when filling the runner-up spot in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November, and it would be no surprise to see him go one better. Cloudy Glen is the pick of the remainder.

BROADWAY BOY ran a cracker when runner-up in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and can enhance his excellent Cheltenham record back down in class. Our Power looked as good as ever back from a year off when second here 19 days ago so rates the main threat.

On the back of a very solid effort in a major handicap, BROADWAY BOY (nap) looks set to defy top weight. Our Power is feared most.

13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +62%) Keable	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(1) Keable 5/4, Very lightly raced for his age and stepped up on his reappearance run when second of 10 in handicap at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) just under 4 weeks ago. Nudged up 3 lb for that near miss but every chance he can go one better. 0-7 over hurdles but was clear second to an improver last month; high on the list.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 -40%) Gentleman Jacques	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Gentleman Jacques 14/1, Made the frame in bumpers and several hurdles for Charlie Longsdon but has become disappointing and has made an underwhelming start for this yard, tailed off on his second chase start at Taunton last month. Visor/tongue tie applied for his return to hurdles. Lacked fluency when safely held in two chases this autumn; back hurdling in new headgear.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 +36%) Chauffeur Driven	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Chauffeur Driven 9/1, Point winner. Also third in maiden/novice hurdles around 2m last winter but disappointed first 2 starts handicaps. More like it fitted in blinkers/tongue tie when fifth of 10 at Taunton in November but that was seemingly something of a false dawn (tailed off back there next time). Ran well at Taunton in November but tailed off there since and now 0-7 over hurdles.
4	9 4th (9) (9/2 -13%) Mutley Crew	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(9) Mutley Crew 9/2, Took a big step forward on her handicap bow when scoring at Fontwell (19f) in October, asserting late on. Ran as well in defeat after a break when third of 11 in handicap at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) just over 2 weeks ago and she should remain competitive. Scored on handicap debut in October and has been placed since; likely contender again.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -43%) Can't Say	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Can't Say 10/1, Pulled up in a point and having offered little on his first 4 hurdles starts here, looked suited by the longer trip to open his account in 10-runner handicap at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft) when last seen 7 months ago. Bit worrying he's not been seen since but remains very lightly raced. Caused 50-1 surprise when upped to 3m in May; further progress is possible.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/1 -50%) Inspector Lynley	9 9/1(-50%)	(10) Inspector Lynley 9/1, Opened his account in novice handicap at Stratford in July and having been pulled up at Perth next time, wasted no time getting back to form tried hooded when third at Kempton (24.6f, good to soft) in November. Can build on that dropped back in trip. Sound effort when placed behind progressive rival last time but others here appeal more.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 -25%) Sheeka Supreme	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Sheeka Supreme 25/1, Successful in Irish points in October 2022 but little show in 3 races over hurdles. Could well show more now handicapping. Irish point winner; displayed promise in a novice last month; can improve in handicaps.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 -33%) Eileen's Milan	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Eileen's Milan 12/1, Had 3 outings in maiden/novice hurdles at Newton Abbot over the summer, showing a fair level of ability when runner-up on the second occasion. Had a wind op but failed to improve from a stiff opening mark after 5 months off at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Others more appealing. Still unexposed but was safely held on last month's handicap debut.
9th	11 9th (11) (16/1 -33%) Caitlin's Court	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Caitlin's Court 16/1, Hurdles winner at Newton Abbot on 2023/24 return but ended the campaign out of form. Probably produced her best effort in any sphere after 13 weeks off when runner-up in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) just over 6 weeks ago and now reverts to hurdles. Cheekpieces reapplied. Second in small-field chase last time; on good hurdle mark but very inconsistent.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 -108%) Drop Flight	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Drop Flight 25/1, Landed 5-runner hunter at Exeter in March prior to falling early in the Foxhunters' Chase at Aintree the following month. Easily best effort for this yard when a keeping-on third over 20f at Carlisle in October but disappointing both subsequent starts. Handicappers has dropped him 3 lb. Seemingly back in form when placed in October but two disappointing runs have followed.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -433%) Tintagel Queen	40 40/1(-433%)	(4) Tintagel Queen 40/1, Went close in a Chepstow bumper and made a promising start over hurdles when third at Lingfield in November 2023. Not disgraced after almost a year off at Stratford on return but ran poorly on the softest ground she's tackled at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) last month. Makes handicap bow. Placed on hurdling debut in 2023; returned with two underwhelming runs in late 2024.

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MUTLEY CREW made no mistake on her handicap debut over 2m3f at Fontwell in October, before running with plenty of credit in third off a 6lb higher mark over a furlong further at Plumpton last time out. She was doing her best work in the closing stages on that occasion and, with her stamina drawn out further here, she gets the nod to make light of a 1lb rise. Keable doubtless has the ability to play a hand in a race like this and a 3lb rise for his recent second over an extended 3m at Wincanton doesn't discount a bold bid. Inspector Lynley is also noteworthy.

KEABLE has just a handful of starts to his name and, having stepped up on his reappearance when runner-up at Wincanton last month, he gets the nod to go one better and open his account. The main threat may emerge from Mutley Crew, who is also very lightly raced for her age and has taken her form up a notch since sent handicapping. Inspector Lynley and Caitlin's Court can do battle for third.

Mutley Crew has made a good start to her handicap career but the pick is KEABLE, who ran well in defeat at Wincanton last month.

13:35 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:39 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/5 +50%) Moon Rocket	0.4 2/5(+50%)	(2) Moon Rocket 2/5, Bought for £92,000 after easily getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in April and looked a useful prospect when following up on his Doncaster hurdling debut (20.8f) in November. Sure to do better and taken to defy a penalty up in trip. Left clear two out at Doncaster last time but may have won anyway; strong candidate.
2	5 2nd (5) (66/1 -164%) Just A Memory	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Just A Memory 66/1, Some promise in bumpers and shaped as if better for the run sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap after 9 months off when sixth of 9 in a novice at Fontwell (19.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten on hurdles debut at Fontwell last month; plenty more required.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 -100%) Silver Thorn	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(3) Silver Thorn 7/2, Reached the frame in 2 bumpers and made a successful hurdle debut in a 2¾m Stratford maiden (heavy) in October. Ran to a similar level in defeat in a much stronger race at Newbury since and should be suited by this step up to 3m. Stratford winner who was well held in a warm race at Newbury; may fare better here.
4	6 4th (6) (100/1 -203%) Superior Glance	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Superior Glance 100/1, Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 and shaped with a bit of encouragement making a belated hurdling/Rules debut at this course (20.4f) 16 days ago. This will reveal a bit more. Winner of a point bumper but well held on hurdles debut here after four years off.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 +40%) Socialiser	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Socialiser 12/1, From the family of Simonsig and Dusart. Point winner who finished second in a 3m Fakenham hunter chase on his Rules debut in May 2022 and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling at Chepstow 31 months on. Some ability on return from a mammoth absence in November, but was still well beaten.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (8/1 +33%) Holokea	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Holokea 8/1, Irish point/bumper winner who got back on track when making a successful hurdling debut over C&D in October. However, ran to only a similar level in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las since and looks vulnerable for win purposes once again. C&D winner in October but well held under his penalty; may not want too much rain.

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MOON ROCKET created quite the impression when bolting up on his hurdling bow at Doncaster and given that a step up in trip promises to suit this point-to-point winner, he is fancied to repeat the dose. Stratford scorer Silver Thorn finished fifth behind brilliant Challow hero The New Lion at Newbury last time out and is respected in this less competitive affair, while Holokea appeals most of the remainder.

MOON ROCKET looked a useful prospect in making a successful hurdling debut at Doncaster in November, and with better to come, is a straightforward choice to defy a penalty at the first time of asking over this longer trip. Silver Thorn looks the obvious threat.

There looks to be more to come from MOON ROCKET after his successful hurdles debut at Doncaster in November.

13:39 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 22f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +42%) Rochestown	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(1) Rochestown 7/4, 7/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (21f, heavy) 36 days ago. Big player. Boasts a good record at this venue, started the season with C&D third, leading contender.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 -20%) Blue In The West	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Blue In The West 12/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 10/1) 43 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he looks set for another struggle. Placed in a 2m course maiden hurdle in October, pulled up in 2m Limerick handicap latest.
3	13 3rd (13) (9/2 +68%) Ivane	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(13) Ivane 9/2, Unreliable type. Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, good to soft, 11/1) 67 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and cheekpieces refitted. Could be given a chance on last season's best form, unconvincing form since June.
4	11 4th (11) (13/2 -30%) Mini Getaway	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(11) Mini Getaway 13/2, 12/1, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.4f, soft) 43 days ago. Should be on the premises. Lightly raced mare, worth considering on the strength of Limerick second in November.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 +0%) Fancy Prospect	22 22/1(+0%)	(8) Fancy Prospect 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 25/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Point winner, no impact in three maiden hurdles or first handicap, cheekpieces tried now.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -142%) Only You Norah	80 80/1(-142%)	(5) Only You Norah 80/1, 300/1, good eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Plenty to find on form. Needs to jump better than in her maiden outings, struggled over a long trip on latest.
7th	14 7th (14) (16/1 -60%) Native Song	16 16/1(-60%)	(14) Native Song 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Sixth of 11 in hunter chase (5/1) at Cork (24f, heavy) on debut over fences. Off 9 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Won twice in point-to-points last season, has improved since last competing over hurdles.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 -100%) Cresthill	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Cresthill 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Cork (20f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Opposable. Experienced point winner, weak maiden hurdle form, down the field in first handicap.
9th	19 9th (19) (18/1 +45%) Cruisin Susan	18 18/1(+45%)	(19) Cruisin Susan 18/1, C&D winner. Sixteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Leopardstown (19.8f, good) 4 days ago. RESERVE. Third reserve; course winner last August, out of form on his last three outings.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (12/1 +0%) Kiln Time	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Kiln Time 12/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Michael J. Bowe when last of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 29 days ago, shaped as if amiss when. Blinkers on 1st time. Both wins came on heavy back-to-back in November 2023, tailed off at Clonmel last month.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (14/1 0%) C'est Rien	14 14/1(0%)	(16) C'est Rien 14/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Winner over fences here in September. Pulled up in handicap chase at this course (21.4f, heavy, 10/1) 36 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Course winner of a 2m7f handicap chase, 0-20 record over hurdles is off-putting.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (18/1 -29%) Realtin Lonrach	18 18/1(-29%)	(15) Realtin Lonrach 18/1, 10/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Each-way chance if she puts her best foot forward. Best run was over 1m1f at Wexford last May, fair effort at same venue on penultimate start.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -460%) Fire Force	28 28/1(-460%)	(7) Fire Force 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (18.7f, soft, 9/1) 43 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and she's open to progress. Placed in two of five starts in point, ordinary hurdles form so far, may find her level.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 +34%) Another Question	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Another Question 33/1, 66/1, fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.4f, soft) 43 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Ordinary form in maidens, plenty to find with Mini Getaway on handicap running at Limerick.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (40/1 -60%) Dunany Point	40 40/1(-60%)	(17) Dunany Point 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Thurles (16.1f, good) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this handicap hurdle debut and he's open to improvement. RESERVE. First reserve, soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle outings, hard to make a case for him.

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ROCHESTOWN is something of a Tramore specialist with form figures of '2113' for trainer Brendan Walsh. Josh Williamson's 7lb claim has him on an appealing mark for this assignment. Kiln Time goes best when the mud is flying and first-time blinkers could sharpen him up. Fire Force is a handicap debutant who has a shot at prize money, while Mini Getaway was a solid second over further at Limerick but would prefer better ground. Doyen For A Drink fell two out when leading in Limerick, so would have to enter calculations if getting a run.

The vote goes to ROCHESTOWN, who went like the best horse at the weights before giving way in the closing stages on return from a seven months in November. He is entitled to come on for that run and makes plenty of appeal off just a 1 lb higher mark. Robindevidastar and Mini Getaway should both be in the mix, while Fire Force is of interest on her handicap debut and Doyen For A Drink will be a danger to all if making the cut.

Josh Williamson's 7lb claim should help to give ROCHESTOWN a fighting chance of enhancing a decent record at this track

13:40 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +46%) Bold Light	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Bold Light 7/2, Runner-up completed start in points and confirmed promise of his placed efforts during the spring when landing 10-runner maiden at Kelso in ready fashion in October. Unable to replicate that form up in grade at Haydock since and rates a leading player now handicapping upped in distance. Kelso maiden winner; well beaten in Grade 2 since but retains potential now handicapping.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +0%) Ballygeary	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Ballygeary 8/1, Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June and might have needed the run after 4 months off at Aintree but disappointed when pulled up in a competitive race at Haydock (19f, soft) in November. This is an easier test but needs to bounce back. Runner-up on this card last year but hasn't been at his best on his last three starts.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/4 -38%) Liari	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(2) Liari 9/4, Fairly useful on Flat in France and similar form when winning all 3 starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, latterly at this track in February. Shaped well when third at Chepstow on return but unable to build on that 7 weeks on at Newbury (16.3f) recently. Step up in trip may unlock more. Won Listed juvenile hurdle here in February and he's one to consider.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 +45%) Sweet Fantasy	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(3) Sweet Fantasy 11/4, Useful Flat performer who won pair of 2m mares' novice hurdles early last year. Too fresh back from a break at Wetherby but more like it fitted with a hood when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft), having no chance from position. Plenty to like. Encouraging sixth at Cheltenham and she could have more to offer at this sort of trip.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/2 -13%) Benson	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Benson 9/2, Gained sixth win over hurdles when winning this corresponding race (for a second successive season) last term but ended the campaign on a downer and he's offered little so far this season, admittedly well out of his depth last time. Down in weights and worth chancing to make it 3 on the bounce. Hasn't shone this season but he's won the last two runnings of this race; respected.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -12%) Bringbackmemories	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Bringbackmemories 28/1, Scored 4 times on the Flat in 2024 but ridden with more restraint back hurdling and could never land a blow at Carlisle in November. Went backwards from that effort kept to patient tactics when tailed off at Kelso (16.2f, soft) subsequently and now heads up in distance. Tailed off at Kelso last time but the return to this venue may be in his favour.

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LIARI was a Listed winner over an extended 1m7f here back in February and although yet to add to that triumph, the Paul Nicholls-trained five-year-old was far from disgraced in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury last time and may be able to build on it now eased 1lb. Benson was never involved in the Fighting Fifth, but his mark continues to fall and he should not be underestimated as he goes for his third successive triumph in this race. Sweet Fantasy can chase the pair home.

BENSON arrives somewhat out of sorts but, having won the previous 2 renewals of this race, he gets the nod to complete the hat-trick with hopes pinned on a return to this venue sparking a revival. The main danger may emerge from Sweet Fantasy, who had a near-hopeless task from her position at Cheltenham last month, with Liari rounding off the shortlist stepping up to 2½m for the first time.

The return to Musselburgh could be a positive for LIARI, who won a Listed juvenile hurdle here in February, and he gets the nod.

13:45 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:49 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/7 +79%) Miraculous	0.285714 2/7(+79%)	(1) Miraculous 2/7, Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to 2 winners by Dubawi, including 5f winner Sacred Jewel. One to note on debut. 1,500gns 2yo; closely related to two winners; major yard; check the betting.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 -113%) Tsarinas Song	4 4/1(-113%)	(6) Tsarinas Song 4/1, Promising type. 9/2, fourth of 9 in novice at this course (7.1f) 39 days ago. Likely to improve with the drop to a sprint trip appealing as suitable. Has shown ability in 7f contests while shaping as if this drop in distance will suit.
3	4 3rd (4) (20/1 -43%) Memardee	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Memardee 20/1, Mehmas filly. 22/1, creditable ninth of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Place claims back in novice company. Not particularly solid on form; chance depends on how well she responds to cheekpieces.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -78%) Ardaddy	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Ardaddy 16/1, Ardad gelding. 16/1, offered something to work on when fourth of 10 in maiden at this course (7.1f) on debut 11 days ago. Related to two winners for his owner; duly showed ability here 11 days ago; interesting.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -65%) South Road	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) South Road 33/1, Kodiac filly. Some encouragement when mid-field at Pontefract on debut but failed to progress at Ayr next start. Off 142 days. Both starts on turf, showing some promise at Pontefract then finishing lame at Ayr.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -186%) Highland Bear	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Highland Bear 40/1, Kodi Bear filly. 66/1, fourth of 9 in novice at this course (5f) on debut 23 days ago. More required if she's to make second start a winning one. Modest fourth here last month but may improve with that experience under her belt.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 -50%) Treacle Villa	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Treacle Villa 18/1, €28,000 foal, £15,000 yearling, River Boyne gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Cable Bay. Dam, maiden (stayed 11.5f), half-sister to very smart 1¼m/10.4f winner Covert Love. Marked should guide on debut. £15,000 yearling; River Boyne half-brother to a sprint winner; heed the market signals.

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Those with experience do not set a lofty standard, so it may pay to take a chance with MIRACULOUS. There is plenty to like about Roger Varian's son of Too Darn Hot and connections may be disappointed if he couldn't play a hand in a race like this first time up. Ardaddy should strip fitter for his recent debut fourth over 7f here and he could make his presence felt easing in trip, while Tsarinas Song is respected most of the remainder.

The well-bred MIRACULOUS represents leading connections, so is fancied to make a winning debut in a thin-looking contest. Tsarinas Song has shown ability in 2 outings to date and promises to be suited by the drop to 6f, with Memardee taken to complete the placings on her return to novice company.

The drop in trip looks likely to prompt improvement from TSARINAS SONG and Ardaddy, preferred in that order.

13:49 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 24f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (20/1 0%) Where's Frankie	20 20/1(0%)	(1) Where's Frankie 20/1, C&D winner. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft, 28/1) 17 days ago. Work to do. Four of his five wins have come here; well beaten over hurdles on return but can improve.
1	15 1st (15) (18/1 +28%) John Storey	18 18/1(+28%)	(15) John Storey 18/1, Creditable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Others look better treated. Beaten 8.5l in a Punchestown handicap over this trip last time; can get involved.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 +9%) Crossing The Bar	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Crossing The Bar 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, creditable fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Not taken lightly. Only beaten 6l off this mark at Navan last time; a repeat will see him go well.
3	11 3rd (11) (7/2 +56%) Read To Return	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(11) Read To Return 7/2, First run since leaving Mrs C. O'Leary when respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f, good, 9/2) 46 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Respected. Two decent efforts in defeat over fences lately; much lower hurdle mark and considered.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +25%) Healdsburg	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Healdsburg 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Navan (25f, good to soft) 17 days ago, faring best of those held up. Each-way claims. Just 2l behind Crossing The Bar last time; with improvement can go close off the same mark.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 +20%) No Fussing	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) No Fussing 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.8f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Below form when last seen in the summer but these conditions suit better.
6th	5 6th (5) (2/1 +67%) Mickie Angel	2 2/1(+67%)	(5) Mickie Angel 2/1, Shaped encouragingly on debut for new yard when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, soft) 40 days ago, staying on well. Step up in trip a plus and is one for shortlist. Decent run on handicap debut at Tipperary in November; get involved off the same mark.
14	14 \|U\| (14) (66/1 -32%) Chasing Chances	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Chasing Chances 66/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Up in trip. Work to do. Beaten a long way in two handicaps lately and not easy to fancy.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (12/1 -20%) Juniper Hill	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Juniper Hill 12/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.7f, soft, 33/1) 40 days ago, all out. 5 lb higher but must enter calculations. Won at Tipperary last time; raised 5lb but should go well again if repeating that form.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (15/2 -7%) Not My Problem	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(10) Not My Problem 15/2, Upped his game in recent starts, latest when good third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Remains low mileage and can make presence felt. Two solid efforts in defeat lately at Punchestown, including over this trip; go close.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (16/1 -146%) Meehall	16 16/1(-146%)	(6) Meehall 16/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season, finding improvement when taking 20-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Galway (24f, good to soft) 67 days ago, staying on well. Likely contender. Won over hurdles and fences last autumn; yard is still in form so has to be considered.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 +11%) Joya Del Mar	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Joya Del Mar 16/1, Creditable sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not out of things. Maiden can improve from last time and is one to consider with cheekpieces tried.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (18/1 -13%) Party Pack	18 18/1(-13%)	(17) Party Pack 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 22/1) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Others preferred. Not beaten far on return at Clonmel last month after 11 months away; this trip should suit.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (18/1 +28%) Cher Why Not	18 18/1(+28%)	(16) Cher Why Not 18/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft), pulled up before 2 out. Off 7 months. Claims on best form. Won this race in 2023 off this mark; several solid runs in defeat last season; run well.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (20/1 +0%) Schiehallion	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Schiehallion 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 14/1) 22 days ago. Still looking for first success. Maiden was runner-up at Down Royal but wasn't as good at Punchestown last time.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 +24%) Robyndeglory	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Robyndeglory 25/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft, 25/1) 17 days ago. Others more appealing. Just denied at Tipperary but poor at Navan since so has questions to answer now.
24	24 \|PU\| (24) (33/1 +34%) Another Nightmare	33 33/1(+34%)	(24) Another Nightmare 33/1, First run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 50/1) 22 days ago. Improvement required. Lost her form after winning last year; has to do more even off a favourable mark.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (40/1 -60%) Kyle Valley	40 40/1(-60%)	(18) Kyle Valley 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, sixteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, soft) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Improvement required on handicap hurdle debut. Well beaten in four maiden hurdles and has to improve loads.
23	23 \|PU\| (23) (40/1 -21%) Milan Dollar Lady	40 40/1(-21%)	(23) Milan Dollar Lady 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (21.7f, good), pulled up before 2 out. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Work to do on handicap hurdle debut. Fourth in a mares' maiden point last time; had previously shown little in maiden hurdles.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (50/1 -150%) Do The Math	50 50/1(-150%)	(20) Do The Math 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 50/1) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Others more appealing. Beaten a long way on handicap debut last time; needs a transformation in cheekpieces.
22	22 \|PU\| (22) (50/1 -52%) Brogue Man River	50 50/1(-52%)	(22) Brogue Man River 50/1, First run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when last of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft, 33/1) 29 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Best watched. Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 +24%) Eat The Book	50 50/1(+24%)	(4) Eat The Book 50/1, 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft), tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. Off 7 months. Best watched. Pulled-up on all three starts since May 2022 and not easy to fancy after another absence.

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CROSSING THE BAR has each-way claims in an open race. He came from a fair way back for fourth in a higher grade over 3m1f at Navan last month which brings him into contention. There are plenty of dangers, though. Read To Return reverts back to hurdles off an attractive mark of 99, while Meehall won over fences at Killarney in August and in a Galway handicap hurdle in October. Juniper Hill showed good improvement when holding on by a nose over a similar trip at Tipperary in November. Not My Problem's best results have been on better ground, but he is in decent nick.

MICKIE ANGEL has few miles on the clock and made a promising handicap debut for Gavin Cromwell at Tipperary in November. With improvement likely, he makes fair appeal here. Meehall and Not My Problem head the list of dangers.

Just 2l behind the re-opposing Crossing The Bar on handicap debut at Navan last time, \bHEALDSBURG can improve enough to score.

13:50 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +18%) How About No	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) How About No 9/2, Fairly useful winner on Flat and placed all 4 starts in maiden hurdles for Joseph O'Brien. Low-key for new yard over timber at Newcastle but this is easier down markedly in trip. Ex-Joseph O'Brien; AW Flat winner; below par on stable debut (2m6f); not out of it.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/8 -95%) Pigeon House	1.625 13/8(-95%)	(1) Pigeon House 13/8, Won twice over hurdles (at up to 18.2f) when trained by Jessie Harrington. Has run well in similar events the last twice for new yard, for all he's found a double penalty too great a burden, and he's got to be respected back down in trip. Ex-Jessica Harrington; 2-17; runner-up both starts for this yard; down in trip; contender.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/4 +55%) Stressfree	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(3) Stressfree 6/4, Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m), creditable effort last time. Related to a jumps winner in France and worth a look starting out in this sphere. Useful on Flat at 1m2f; goes on soft; interesting newcomer but not a certain stayer.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +64%) Travis Wheatley	9 9/1(+64%)	(4) Travis Wheatley 9/1, Point winner in May and shaped encouragingly switched to Rules when second in Newcastle bumper in October. Well held with How About No on hurdles debut there 5 weeks ago and open to improvement. UK point winner; 2nd in a bumper; well beaten on hurdles debut; down in trip; interesting.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 -150%) Uncertain Terms	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Uncertain Terms 50/1, €20,000 3-y-o, €8,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Tuzo and fair chaser Here We Have It. Maiden pointer, fourth of 5 finishers last time (Nov 2). Needs to hit the ground running on hurdles debut. Ex-Irish pointer; in the frame all 3 starts in the autumn; bought 8,000euros; yard debut.

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Pigeon House sets the standard with an official rating of 130 but having failed to get the job done at odds of 5-6 on Boxing Day, STRESSFREE looks worth taking a chance on. David O'Meara's useful Flat performer isn't pitched in particularly deep and if transferring his ability to this sphere, he could prove tough to beat. How About No is also noted.

PIGEON HOUSE has made a good start over hurdles for Jennie Candlish for all he's twice found one too strong and he looks the one to beat despite the drop in trip. Useful Flat performer Stressfree might be the danger.

A tricky novice contest can go to PIGEON HOUSE who hasn't the best of strike rates but has the best form. How About No is next best.

13:55 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 -13%) One Last Glance	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(4) One Last Glance 9/4, Belatedly off the mark in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) on return. Respectable placed efforts both starts over fences subsequently, that despite making mistakes and he's a player if brushing up his jumping. Better back on soft ground latest, though mistakes were again evident; gains cheekpieces..
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +52%) Brother Boris	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(1) Brother Boris 10/3, Showed ability in a bumper and similar story in maiden hurdles. Is a chaser on looks but easy to back and he ultimately finished well held when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Have to hope the cheekpieces help tease out resources longer; half-sister won twice here..
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 -40%) Birdman Bob	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Birdman Bob 7/1, Hurdles winner who showed benefit of his reappearance when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Pulled up sole previous try over fences though he had excuses then and he may yet have more to offer in this sphere. Back on track at Plumpton latest; more in his favour here than on one previous chase run..
4	5 4th (5) (11/2 +39%) Boleyn Boy	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(5) Boleyn Boy 11/2, Modest winning hurdler (at 25f) but not matched that level in pair of chase starts this winter, eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 23 days ago. Mark is easing all the time but he needs to show more before becoming of interest. Anonymous chase effort latest, but now finds himself 5lb below mark of 3m1f hurdles win..
5th	6 5th (6) (17/2 +15%) Fromposttopillar	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Fromposttopillar 17/2, Poor form over hurdles and hasn't fared any better in this sphere so far, off 4 months prior to finishing a distant third of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f) in November. Yard look to hold much stronger claims with One Last Glance. Remote, inherited third at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) latest and plenty more needed..
6th	2 6th (2) (4/1 -100%) Hardy Buck	4 4/1(-100%)	(2) Hardy Buck 4/1, Out of sorts for Shark Hanlon during early summer but placed in a couple of points prior to an encouraging yard debut effort when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces go on back over fences and he's one to consider. Hasn't quite lasted home in two points and a 3m hurdle here of late; cheekpieces may help..

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HARDY BUCK was runner-up here over hurdles just before Christmas and the combination of first-time cheekpieces and a switch back to the larger obstacles may see the gelding go one better. One Last Glance has to enter calculations based on his Ffos Las second in November, while Birdman Bob appears best of the remainder after finishing fourth over timber at Plumpton when last seen.

ONE LAST GLANCE surely has a race of this nature within his grasp if cutting out the mistakes and he earns the vote on the back of his Ffos Las second 6 weeks ago with cheekpieces now enlisted. Hardy Buck shaped encouragingly over hurdles for his new yard recently and is a player with a repeat back over larger obstacles. Birdman Bob is another not ruled out.

Trappy, but perhaps BIRDMAN BOB can prove this course a better fit than the Exeter of his chase debut. Brother Boris is next best.

14:00 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +39%) Springwell Bay	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Springwell Bay 11/4, Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and has run to similar form in a couple of starts here since, latest when good second of 5 in novice chase (20.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Goes handicapping now and is one for shortlist.. Ran well in C&D novice chase last month; the type to win a good handicap in this sphere.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 +9%) Marble Sands	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Marble Sands 10/1, Useful hurdler who scored twice over fences last season and made a winning return in 4-runner listed race at Carlisle (20f) in November. Posted solid third in Rehearsal Chase (23.4f, good) at Newcastle since but this looks tougher, Better suited by the track when beating Colonel Harry at Carlisle two starts ago.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +50%) Seddon	14 14/1(+50%)	(7) Seddon 14/1, Not scored over fences since landing the Plate at the 2023 Festival but did perform respectably when fifth in Veterans' Chase here last month. However, takes on better opposition now. Won the 2023 Plate; only fifth in veterans' event back here last time.
4	9 4th (9) (15/2 +46%) Lounge Lizard	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(9) Lounge Lizard 15/2, Signed off last term with success at Huntingdon in March and shaped better than distance beaten when third of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20.9f, soft, 4/1) on return 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not discounted. Good second in similar event over C&D last January; now 5lb higher but can't be ruled out.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -17%) Midnight River	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Midnight River 14/1, Won this contest (off 3 lb lower) 2 years ago and ended that campaign by taking Grade 3 handicap at the Aintree Grand National meeting. Lightly raced and not been in same form since, though, finishing well beaten in Coral Gold Cup latest. Won this contest two years ago but was in much better form at the time.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/4 +17%) Gemirande	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(6) Gemirande 11/4, Lightly raced and without a win last term but has returned in fine heart this season, following up his decisive winning Ascot return (21f) with victory in valuable handicap over C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago. 8 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again. 2-2 this term, winning the December Gold Cup over C&D latest; better than ever; respected.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (5/1 -25%) Colonel Harry	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Colonel Harry 5/1, Likeable type who took the Grade 2 Towton novice at Wetherby (19.4f) last winter. Sound reappearance run in a Carlisle listed event before pulling too hard up in trip in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Expected to bounce back returned to a more suitable distance here. Non-stayer over 3m2f last time; remains of interest, with this race looking an ideal spot.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 -13%) Lisnamult Lad	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Lisnamult Lad 9/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase on old course (19.8f, good) for Sean Bowen in October. Got no further than twelfth in Troytown Chase since, however, and wouldn't want too much rain. Irish 8yo who scored gamely here in October and may do better still; interesting.

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Runner-up to a talented sort of Nicky Henderson's last time out over C&D, SPRINGWELL BAY remains unexposed in this sphere and a mark of 145 could underestimate him on his handicap chase debut. The seven-year-old has scored on soft ground before and is narrowly preferred to the hat-trick-seeking Gemirande, who was a taking winner of the December Gold Cup over C&D last month. A promising second on his return behind the reopposing Marble Sands at Carlisle in November before disappointing in the Coral Gold Cup, Colonel Harry is a key player dropping back in trip, while Lisnamult Lad is an intriguing contender from Ireland.

SPRINGWELL BAY lost little in defeat when trying to concede weight all round here last month and could have more to offer now switched to handicap company. He gets the nod. Recent C&D winner Gemirande is feared most despite his career-high mark, whilst Colonel Harry also demands plenty of respect now back to a more suitable trip.

Back down in distance, COLONEL HARRY gets the vote. Springwell Bay and Gemirande are respected.

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +86%) Looking For Larry	2.25 9/4(+86%)	(5) Looking For Larry 9/4, Point winner who posted career best in this sphere when taking 15-runner handicap here (17f, good to soft) in March 2023. There were some positives to glean from his comeback run following 20 months off at Chepstow but others make more appeal all the same. Dead-heated here in 2023; a possible if November's reappearance run did him good.
2	8 2nd (8) (125/1 -279%) William Philo	125 125/1(-279%)	(8) William Philo 125/1, Strong in the betting when getting off the mark over fences at Fontwell in April 2023 (final outing for Robert Walford). Little encouragement in 3 starts for current yard, though, and this 8-y-o has plenty to prove back from an 11-month absence. Looked out of sorts last season and returns from layoff with a lot to prove.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -140%) Drash On Ruby	18 18/1(-140%)	(6) Drash On Ruby 18/1, Performed with credit all 4 starts during 2022/23 campaign, signing that season off by finishing second off a 2 lb higher mark at Chepstow. Missed whole of last term, though, and he was well beaten on his comeback run at that Welsh track at the end of October. Placed four times in 2022-23 season and probably needed her reappearance run in October.
4	2 4th (2) (10/3 -90%) Saint Cyr De Pail	3.333333 10/3(-90%)	(2) Saint Cyr De Pail 10/3, Won a maiden here in April and left his reappearance spin behind when runner-up on recent handicap debut at Bangor (19.6f, heavy). 3 lb nudge for that improved effort is fair enough and shapes as though this trip will be within range, so there is plenty of cause for optimism. 2m course winner last spring and a good second on last month's handicap debut (2m3f).
5th	7 5th (7) (25/1 +38%) Blackhillsofdakota	25 25/1(+38%)	(7) Blackhillsofdakota 25/1, Fair hurdler/chaser but lightly raced and hasn't shown the same level of ability in Britain, offering precious little in 2 starts since returning from 16 months off in November. Cheekpieces refitted. Well beaten on both starts (chase/hurdle) since returning from a long layoff.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 -33%) Paddys Island	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Paddys Island 4/1, Didn't need to improve much to open his account at the second time of asking at Stratford (16.3f, good) in July. Found out under a penalty in a better race at the same course next time but step back in the right direction when third of 11 on handicap bow upped to 18.7f on return in October. Placed over 2m2f on handicap debut in October and bred to be suited by this longer trip.
7th	9 7th (9) (33/1 +34%) Instant De Bonheur	33 33/1(+34%)	(9) Instant De Bonheur 33/1, Modest maiden who, following nearly 2 years on the sidelines, ran poorly on her reappearance over this C&D last month. Tailed off over C&D last month, after a long layoff; others look much more likely.
8th	11 8th (11) (33/1 +34%) Of Corse I Can	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Of Corse I Can 33/1, In the frame in points and offered something to work on when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las in June 2022. However, no impact since and she was pulled up in a first-time hood (on again here) when returning from a lengthy absence at Taunton. Pulled up in November, after a long absence, and now 0-7 over hurdles.
9th	3 9th (3) (20/1 +0%) Thirtyfour Thirty	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Thirtyfour Thirty 20/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who was runner-up twice off higher marks during the spring but he hasn't shown much in 3 starts (over fences the last twice) since returning to action in October. Well beaten on all three stable starts in the autumn, the last twice over fences.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/1 -157%) Danton	9 9/1(-157%)	(1) Danton 9/1, Looked on the up when scoring over C&D last November and found just one too good at Chepstow during the spring. No surprise to see him back hurdling following a couple of low-key runs over fences and, provided the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect, he should have a big part to play. C&D winner; reverts to hurdling with a point to prove but current mark is workable.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (13/2 +13%) Missy Mole	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(10) Missy Mole 13/2, Runner-up completed start in Irish points but little to shout about all 4 outings over hurdles (at up to 19.5f. On the upside, this stiffer test could be just what the doctor ordered and she's in good hands, so all is certainly not lost. Never dangerous over 2m on handicap debut but may fare better over this longer trip.

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A maiden hurdle winner here in April, SAINT CYR DE PAIL finished a respectable runner-up at Bangor for his handicap debut. This extra distance will likely bring further improvement and Jane Williams' charge looks the one to favour off his current mark. Paddys Island also appears to be fairly handicapped judged on his third at Stratford in October. He can feature again, while Danton reverts to hurdling with a chance if back on song.

The majority of these have something to prove for one reason or another but SAINT CYR DE PAIL doesn't fall into that camp. The 6-y-o landed a maiden here last term and is appealing on the back of an improved handicap debut second at Bangor where he left the impression that this stiffer test would help. Danton is feared most back hurdling, while Paddys Island is respected on the back of an encouraging enough run at Stratford and Missy Mole may be seen in a better light now upped in trip.

Saint Cyr De Pail and PADDYS ISLAND have very similar profiles but Robbie Llewellyn's stoutly bred runner may have the edge today.

14:10 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:14 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -50%) All The Glory	5 5/1(-50%)	(1) All The Glory 5/1, Confirmed previous promise when scoring with something in hand at Musselburgh last time and it's probably not her limit, so she's fancied to go well again. Hit a personal best with a smooth win at Musselburgh (2m4f); strongly respected up 8lb.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -22%) Sunset Hill	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Sunset Hill 11/2, Unplaced in points but left previous hurdling efforts behind when comfortably opening her account in a novice at Kelso last time. More to come now handicapping, so merits respect. Easy win in 2m5f novice last month and she's open to more progress on handicap debut.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +20%) Eileen's Orders	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Eileen's Orders 8/1, Modest form in bumpers 5 months apart and there has been something to work on with both her hurdling outings, third in a novice at Fontwell last time. Opening mark looks feasible. Promising efforts in novice events this winter and needs a close look on handicap debut.
4	9 4th (9) (28/1 -133%) Uokhun	28 28/1(-133%)	(9) Uokhun 28/1, Promise when third in mares' novice hurdles at Wetherby and Hexham, and she filled the same spot on handicap debut in a 5-runner contest at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) 10 days ago. Remains with potential in this sphere. Fair third on handicap debut at Fakenham but this is much tougher in this deeper race.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 -25%) Kalista Love	5 5/1(-25%)	(8) Kalista Love 5/1, Best effort to date over hurdles when runner-up at Sedgefield last time, finishing with running left after suffering interference. Good chance that an opening mark of 101 underestimates her. Close second in Sedgefield maiden latest and she looks interesting on handicap debut.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (3/1 +81%) Rialannah	3 3/1(+81%)	(6) Rialannah 3/1, Remains a maiden following 9 attempts in this sphere. Ran as well as could be expected when fourth in a handicap at Huntingdon last time but doesn't appear to have anything in hand. Fair efforts last twice but she's still a maiden and hasn't progressed over hurdles.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/2 +55%) Molto Bene	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(2) Molto Bene 5/2, Improved again when seeing off 16 rivals on her 19.5f Chepstow reappearance in November. Solid showing in a stronger race at Cheltenham since but this looks more realistic. Two wins from seven runs and not beaten far in Class 2 at Cheltenham latest; in the mix.

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SUNSET HILL appeared to relish a step up in trip when recording a facile success over 2m5f at Kelso last month. It's hard to know exactly what that form is worth, but an opening mark of 114 looks fair and she might continue her progression. All The Glory won under Ben Macey here in November and merits respect, despite going up 8lb in the ratings. Near the foot of the handicap, Kalista Love could also have a say.

KALISTA LOVE's latest effort was eye-catching and she may have been in let in lightly from her opening mark, so she takes narrow preference over All The Glory, who ran out an impressive winner at Musselburgh last time. Sunset Hill is another one with potential.

An interesting race in which the vote goes to ALL THE GLORY, who hit a personal best with her smooth success at Musselburgh last time.

14:14 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Tramore Conditions Chase 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 +50%) Embassy Gardens	9 9/1(+50%)	(2) Embassy Gardens 9/1, Smart chaser. Latest win in chase at Naas in January. Pulled up in Champion Novices' Chase at Punchestown (25f, good to soft, 7/2) won by Spillane's Tower, folding early in straight. Off 8 months. Won his first two races over fences, second to National Hunt Chase, good record fresh.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/10 +27%) Monty's Star	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(8) Monty's Star 11/10, Half-brother to the top-class Monalee and had an excellent first campaign over fences, finishing second Fact To File and Spillane's Tower in Grade 1 novices at Cheltenham and Punchestown in the spring. Could be even more to come this season. Second in two Grade 1 novice events last season, good chance he can make a winning return.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 +29%) Classic Getaway	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Classic Getaway 5/1, Smart chaser. Won a listed event at Thurles in November 2023. 25/1, pulled up in Topham at Aintree in April. Off since. Second to Jungle Boogie here 12 months, subsequent form leaves him plenty to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +0%) Capodanno	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Capodanno 14/1, Very smart chaser. Five wins from 19 NH runs. 20/1, pulled up in Betfair Chase at Haydock (25.6f, heavy) on reappearance 39 days ago. Grade 2 winner at Cheltenham last season, talented sort but has become undependable.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +23%) Appreciate It	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Appreciate It 5/1, High-class chaser. Bit below form 16 lengths third of 8 to Energumene in Hilly Way Chase at Cork (16.7f, good to soft, 9/1) on reappearance 24 days ago, inadequate test. Expected to be bang there back over further. No success in almost two years, found 2m inadequate in the Hilly Way on his seasonal debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +14%) Minella Crooner	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Minella Crooner 12/1, Unreliable individual. Six wins from 19 NH runs. 5/1, pulled up in Grade 3 at Punchestown (23.2f, good) on reappearance 77 days ago, tailing off long way out. Won valuable Punchestown festival handicap, clinically abnormal when pulled up on return..
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 +0%) Bronn	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Bronn 66/1, Useful hurdler. First run since leaving Willie Mullins when well-beaten fifth of 6 to Saint Sam in Clonmel Oil Chase (20.8f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Very useful for Willie Mullins, lost his way, tailed off on yard/seasonal debut at Clonmel.

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Henry de Bromhead has said that he is working back from the Gold Cup with MONTY'S STAR and this looks a good starting point for him. There was little to knock about his form in 2024, with runner-up berths banked in Grade 1 races at Cheltenham and Punchestown behind Fact To File and Spillane's Tower respectively. He is ground versatile and has gone well off a break before. His stablemate Minella Indo won this a couple of years ago and he was a very notable third in last season's Grand National at Aintree. Willie Mullins runs four horses, with Classic Getaway possibly the pick of them. His form has been in and out, although he was second in this race last year.

MONTY'S STAR has the potential to go on to even better things this season and can make a successful reappearance at the expense of really smart veterans Appreciate It, who will be suited by the return to a longer trip, and Minella Indo, a former winner of this race.

This looks like a suitable opportunity for MONTY'S STAR to start the new season on a winning note

14:15 Tramore Conditions Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +33%) Boomslang	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Boomslang 3/1, Maiden hurdle winner in June who has quickly reached a higher level over fences, value for a good deal extra when making it 2 wins from 3 starts in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f) last month. Plenty more to come. A better chaser than hurdler and defied 12st with a game performance at Carlisle.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +25%) Beau Balko	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Beau Balko 3/1, Reliable sort doubled his tally over fences in a 4-runner handicap at Wincanton (2½m, good) in November. Good efforts when chasing home improved rivals both outings since and he's likely to be in the mix again. Solid efforts in defeat the last twice and looks sure to be involved once more.
3	5 3rd (5) (8/1 +20%) Half Shot	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Half Shot 8/1, Perked up by application of blinkers as he capitalised on reduced mark at Kelso in September, rallying to edge back ahead final 50 yds.- Has remained in good heart since, albeit producing a mixed round of jumping when third there in November. Place claims with Hughes back aboard. Three good runs since the blinkers went on; raised in grade here but has claims.
4	8 4th (8) (8/1 +60%) Indian Louis	8 8/1(+60%)	(8) Indian Louis 8/1, Dual point winner who made a winning chase debut on this card last season. Back on track when doubling his tally over fences at Perth (21f, soft) in September and improved further when runner-up at Carlisle next time, but will need further progress to figure here. In-form front-runner but this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 +61%) High Moon	7 7/1(+61%)	(7) High Moon 7/1, Remains with only a sole chase success to his name but once more shaped encouragingly when third of 14 in handicap chase (9/2) at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Career best likely to need to win this from out of the weights, though. Back in better form but being 7lb wrong is not ideal and they claimed 7lb last time.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 -64%) Breizh River	9 9/1(-64%)	(2) Breizh River 9/1, Could barely have taken any better to chasing, gaining his third win from his first 4 starts in this sphere at Kelso in October. Flying too high in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time but has to be respected back in a handicap. His improvement has come over shorter trips on goodish ground (rain forecast).
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/2 -38%) Corrigeen Rock	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Corrigeen Rock 11/2, Likeable sort was runner-up in the contest last season before landing a big pot here (20.3f, good to soft) the following month. Shaped as if better for the run at Ascot on return and he's respected trying to give plenty of weight away all round. Perhaps needed comeback run; his C&D success in February is strong form.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -194%) Gold Des Bois	25 25/1(-194%)	(6) Gold Des Bois 25/1, Endured a long losing for Iain Jardine but made his second start for Sandy Thomson a winning one when scoring in a 6-runner event at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Has proved competitive from higher marks, so can't be discounted from out of the weights. Idled when edging home at Kelso; up the weights in a better race and with stamina to prove.

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Paul Nicholls trained the winner of this contest in 2022 and BEAU BALKO arrives with solid claims. The seven-year-old has been thereabouts in tough handicaps on slower ground since scoring on good going at Wincanton in November and another bold bid looks on the cards. Corrigeen Rock showed progressive form over fences last season and an outing at Ascot will have blown any cobwebs away. Breizh River returns to handicap company with a shout based on his success at Kelso in October.

BOOMSLANG has made a fine start to his chasing career and was value for a good deal extra when taking his record over fences to 2-3 at Carlisle last time. He can defy a 7 lb rise at the chief expense of the consistent Beau Balko, who may have to settle for playing second fiddle again, with Gold des Bois fancied to complete the placings from just of the weights.

Corrigeen Rock has a bit of class about him but in BEAU BALKO he's up against an in-form and consistent opponent.

14:20 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:24 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (11/1 -175%) Midnight Lion	11 11/1(-175%)	(10) Midnight Lion 11/1, First run since leaving Iain Jardine when taking 9-runner handicap over C&D 20 days ago, having run of race. Raised 4 lb since but must enter calculations. Turned things around for new yard when making all over C&D last month; respected up 4lb.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +17%) Percy Willis	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Percy Willis 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 4 days ago, not knocked about. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won at Wolverhampton in November but he's not made an impact in three runs since.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 -100%) Ever Hopefull	12 12/1(-100%)	(5) Ever Hopefull 12/1, Found improvement, on debut for new yard, when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and may have more to offer yet. Unexposed filly who won at Wolverhampton on recent stable debut; respected up 3lb.
4	8 4th (8) (13/2 -63%) Urban Road	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(8) Urban Road 13/2, Multiple course winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 4 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Respected. Won over C&D last month and was close up here on Saturday; big player if he gets some luck.
5th	9 5th (9) (5/4 +77%) Alpine Sierra	1.25 5/4(+77%)	(9) Alpine Sierra 5/4, Back to winning ways over C&D last month and was denied a clear run when fifth in follow-up bid here 4 days go. Big player. Won over C&D last month and he didn't get any luck here on Saturday; dangerous.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 +0%) Hartswood	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Hartswood 20/1, Course winner. Latest win at Doncaster in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 40/1) 12 days ago. Work to do. Won the Leger Legends race at Doncaster in September but he's been out of sorts since.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/1 +9%) Ribba Hill	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Ribba Hill 10/1, Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Fourth of 13 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1), having run of race. Off 6 months. May have more to offer on handicap debut. Course winner who is still unexposed and needs watching in the market on handicap debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (15/2 -25%) Sonnerie Power	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(2) Sonnerie Power 15/2, Not scored for some time but shaped as if back on track when third of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 23 days ago and is 1 lb lower now. Eyecatching third at Wolverhampton last month and has possibilities if he gets some luck.
9th	11 9th (11) (12/1 +25%) Life On The Rocks	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Life On The Rocks 12/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Windsor in August. 6/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Others more appealing. Four wins on turf this summer but he's been well held back on AW in last four runs.
10th	4 10th (4) (40/1 +0%) Orange N Blue	40 40/1(+0%)	(4) Orange N Blue 40/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam when last of 8 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Improvement required. Looks interesting on her best form but tailed off over C&D on recent comeback.
11th	1 11th (1) (50/1 -52%) Signora Bellissima	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Signora Bellissima 50/1, 66/1, last of 5 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes limited appeal. Not easy to predict and she's finished last at Southwell in last two runs; down the list.

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URBAN ROAD arrives on the back of a couple of unlucky efforts in defeat over C&D, most recently when faring best of those held up on Saturday. With a stronger pace to aim looking likely, this could be the day to catch him. Ever Hopefull didn't cut much ice in her qualifying runs but she made no mistake when scoring over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton on her second handicap start recently. She looks a danger off 3lb higher, while Alpine Sierra is also noted.

ALPINE SIERRA would surely have gone close to following up his C&D victory with a clear run here last week and can gain compensation. Ever Hopefull and Sonnerie Power rate the principal dangers.

A competitive race in which the vote goes to the unexposed EVER HOPEFULL, who won over C&D 18 days ago and is open to more progress.

14:24 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Fairyhouse Conditions Chase 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +50%) Allegorie De Vassy	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(4) Allegorie De Vassy 5/4, Useful chaser. Back from 6 months off when disappointing fourth of 7 in novice chase at Clonmel (20.8f, good to soft) 55 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Must enter calculations, though. Talented but inconsistent, beaten in this last year, best on testing ground, needs rain.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 -45%) Limerick Lace	2 2/1(-45%)	(2) Limerick Lace 2/1, Smart mare who had an excellent second season over fences, winning 3 times, notably the Grade 2 Mares' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Disappointed on return in Betfair Chase but expected to bounce back here. 5-12 over fences, won the Gr 2 mares' at Cheltenham in March, the one to beat at best.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 -80%) Malina Girl	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Malina Girl 18/1, Useful chaser. Course winner. 16¾ lengths fourth of 5 to Apple Away in listed chase at Perth (23.8f, soft, 8/1), needing stronger gallop. Off 8 months. May find this trip on sharp side. Four time chase winner, rated 142, beaten 17l in a Listed latest, supporting role likely.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 +0%) Hauturiere	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Hauturiere 9/1, Useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Limerick in December 2023. Creditable 1½ lengths second of 6 to Harmonya Maker in Gr 2 chase at Thurles (20.2f, heavy, 8/11). Off 11 months. Should improve but looks yard second string here. Gr 2 novice chase winner, didn't jump that well on latest, Townend prefers stablemate.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (13/2 -18%) Riviere D'etel	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Riviere D'etel 13/2, Useful chaser. 5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 8½ lengths fourth of 7 to Lot of Joy in listed mares event at Punchestown (18f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others preferred. Is 4-17 over fences and rated 145, not well-treated by race conditions but likes it here.

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LIMERICK LACE didn't perform in the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock in November, but should relish Grade 3 company on her return to action after being freshened up. It was just three runs back that she delivered in the Grade 2 Mares' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Allegorie De Vassy is advantaged by the weights in this contest, but has questions to answer after below-par efforts in Punchestown and Clonmel. Riviere D'etel could have a say on this slower ground, while Hauturiere could outrun her odds despite the long absence that she has to overcome.

LIMERICK LACE may have been undone by the testing conditions on her return in the Betfair Chase and can bounce back here. Allegorie de Vassy also arrives on the back of a disappointing effort but still rates the chief threat.

Riviere d'Etel is the selection. She is 2-3 here, she has had two sharpeners over hurdles and she has hopefully been aimed at this

14:25 Fairyhouse Conditions Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 +55%) Ensel Du Perche	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Ensel Du Perche 9/2, A dual 17f chase winner last term but he comes here on the back of a below-form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, soft) 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Front runner; two wins in summer of 2023; not run as well since; on a good mark; chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/8 +32%) Master Breffni	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(2) Master Breffni 15/8, A fair winner at 19f over hurdles and he resumed from 7 months off with a good fifth of 7 in novice chase at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Needs considering. Won a Carlisle handicap hurdle in March; stiff task on chase debut; could go well.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/11 +34%) Flamelco	0.909091 10/11(+34%)	(1) Flamelco 10/11, Gained a first win over fences for his new yard in 9-runner handicap chase over C&D (good) 15 days ago by 9 lengths from Langton Wold, forging clear from the last. Hiked up 8 lb but looks weighted to go in again. In good form; off the mark over fences over C&D; last time; up 8lb; should go well again.

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FLAMELCO built on his respectable second at Hereford when scoring in emphatic fashion over C&D 15 days ago. An 8lb rise in the ratings is partially negated by Jay Tidball's 5lb claim and a brace looks on the cards. Langton Wold finished nine lengths behind the selection on that occasion but could get closer this time, while Master Breffni will likely appreciate the return to handicap company.

FLAMELCO has made an excellent start for his current yard and is taken to make light of an 8 lb rise for his emphatic C&D success and again fend off Brian Ellison's in-form Langton Wold. Master Breffin can't be discounted either on the back of his encouraging Carlisle fifth last time out.

The well-treated ENSEL DU PERCHE is taken to bounce back to form by beating the in-form pair of Flamelco and Langton Wold.

14:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 +30%) Pearly Island	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Pearly Island 7/1, Dual hurdles scorer who opened chase account in March. Ran up to his best on comeback at Warwick (20f) but didn't back that up when sixth of 8 in a handicap chase at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Return to smaller obstacles and first-time visor needs to spark some improvement. Could be competitive back over hurdles; visored (has won in cheekpieces); not written off..
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 -100%) Godot	14 14/1(-100%)	(9) Godot 14/1, A fair winning hurdler/chaser. Can race on and off the bridle but was on a going day when capitalising on falling handicap mark. landing 6-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, Tougher assignment today. Won at Lingfield (2m3f, soft; front pair clear) latest; up 5lb; competitive..
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -100%) Secret Des Dieux	6 6/1(-100%)	(5) Secret Des Dieux 6/1, Fair form in bumpers and left hurdles bow well behind 6 months on when winning 6-runner novice hurdle here (16f, good to soft) in November, overcoming mistakes. Jumped much better when stepped up in trip at Hereford (19.7f) winning in the manner of a horse worthy of a step up in grade. Big player. Seeking hat-trick after wins on good to soft here (2m) and at Hereford (2m3f); respected..
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +27%) An Bradan Feasa	8 8/1(+27%)	(4) An Bradan Feasa 8/1, Fairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner last season. Creditable couple of efforts to start this season but disappointed in first-time cheekpieces and tongue tie at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) earlier this month. Headgear retained and steps up in distance, but not obviously well handicapped. Respectable efforts in handicaps without winning; slipping to a competitive mark..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (6/4 +63%) Bluegrass	1.5 6/4(+63%)	(6) Bluegrass 6/4, Twice had a wind operation, latest before comeback run this season. Left that well behind when making it 2-2 at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces in November. Put his fitness to good use when following up at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) and respected in bid for a hat-trick. Dual course winner who won at Huntingdon latest; should stay this trip; up 6lb; player..
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (16/5 +47%) Royal Way	3.2 16/5(+47%)	(1) Royal Way 16/5, Winner on Flat in France and took very well to hurdling, completing a hat-trick in 2m Ascot handicap in March. Well beaten in the Greatwood this campaign but ran better in decent handicap fourth of 6 in at Sandown (16f, heavy) 25 days ago. Step up in trip needs to bring about improvement, though. Useful performer at about 2m in 4yo company; drops in grade; up in trip; interesting..
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -100%) Balboa	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Balboa 16/1, Fair maiden on Flat who opened account in juvenile hurdle at Chepstow last autumn. Ended the last campaign and started the current with good runner-up efforts in competitive 2m handicaps and not disgraced in conditions race (fifth of 8, Cheltenham) 67 days ago. Went in snatches so up in trip now. Often competitive in handicaps but more exposed than most and needs improvement to score..
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 -264%) Young Merlin	40 40/1(-264%)	(7) Young Merlin 40/1, Multiple Flat/hurdles winner. Best run in this sphere came when second of 12 at Cartmel (17f, soft) in August. Tried over fences this season but hasn't looked a natural chaser. Back hurdling now which should suit him better but pitched into a competitive enough event. Back on last winning mark; may appreciate return to hurdles after disappointing in chases..

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SECRET DES DIEUX made every yard of the running over an extended 2m3f at Hereford on his latest outing and now makes his handicap debut. James Owen's charge could have lots more to offer on only his fourth start in this sphere and can defy his opening mark of 118. Bluegrass accounted for his nearest rival by just over four lengths at Huntingdon last time and should go well off 6lb higher. Godot is another to keep an eye on.

SECRET DES DIEUX represents a powerful yard and should be the type to take this step up in class in his stride, having looked a useful prospect when scoring at Hereford last time. Stablemate Hecouldbetheone is respected in a first-time visor, as is course-specialist Bluegrass, while Balboa isn't dismissed now up in trip.

This looks good opportunity for ROYAL WAY, who has been keeping useful company and now drops in class.

14:35 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +13%) Strackan	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Strackan 7/2, Has returned an improved performer, winning handicaps in the mud at Uttoxeter and Bangor (23f) in recent months. Should go well on hat-trick bid. Dominant from the front on soft at Uttoxeter (2m4f) and Bangor (2m7f); up another 9lb.
2	9 2nd (9) (17/2 -21%) Idefix De Ciergues	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(9) Idefix De Ciergues 17/2, Fair maiden hurdler who struck at the second time of asking over fences in 3m Chepstow handicap in November and followed up over hurdles at Doncaster (3m again) 23 days later. More on his plate in this higher grade but he could have more to offer as a stayer. 7lb higher than last time but seems to have turned a corner after two chase/hurdle wins.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +50%) What A Johnny	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(7) What A Johnny 9/2, Novice/handicap winner last season and has advanced his form again in defeat since, finishing third of 7 at Market Rasen (23f) last time. Tongue tied first time. Unexposed as a stayer for a stable which has won 2 of the last 4 runnings of this. Close third of seven at Market Rasen (near 3m, soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tie first time.
4	5 4th (5) (10/3 -33%) One Big Bang	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(5) One Big Bang 10/3, Maiden in Ireland but won first 2 starts for James Owen in the spring and has improved again this autumn, finishing second of 14 in a valuable Betfair Stayers handicap at Haydock (3m, heavy) in November. Likely to give another good account. Running well on soft/heavy and stays 3m well; 2nd in 15-runner Grade 3 handicap at Haydock.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +32%) Deep Cave	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(4) Deep Cave 15/2, Fairly useful hurdle and chase winner in France. Better effort in course handicap hurdles for new yard when making late headway into fifth over this trip in November. Claims if he can build on that. Step back in the right direction when fifth of 12 at Cheltenham (3m, good) in November.
6th	6 6th (6) (13/2 -18%) Catch Him Derry	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(6) Catch Him Derry 13/2, Won 3 of his first 4 handicaps, including hard held on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October. Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock last time but his overall record suggests he can bounce back. Went to nothing when second favourite for 3m Grade 3 handicap at Haydock last time.
8th	2 8th (2) (28/1 -27%) Itchy Feet	28 28/1(-27%)	(2) Itchy Feet 28/1, Scored at Market Rasen (23f) in November 2023 but only seventh at 2 months later and not seen since. What A Johnny has to be considered the yard first string. Off since modest show in January 2024 but has a pretty good record returning from layoffs.
9th	3 9th (3) (22/1 +33%) An Tailliur	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) An Tailliur 22/1, Prolific winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, nowhere near that level in 4 runs this season, including back hurdling over C&D last month. Returned from a long absence with four very unconvincing shows, back hurdling for latest.

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ONE BIG BANG produced a career-best effort when second at Haydock last time out and a 3lb rise could prove lenient. The six-year-old has been a revelation since joining the James Owen yard, and it may be that Strackan gives him the most to think about following a pair of comfortable victories at Uttoxeter and Bangor-on-Dee. Pulled-up in the aforementioned contest at Haydock having won his previous two starts, Catch Him Derry looks capable of bouncing back, while Idefix De Ciergues is another progressive sort in search of the hat-trick.

The good record of the Olly Murphy stable in this race swings the vote the way of WHAT A JOHNNY. James Owen's One Big Bang was a fine second in the valuable Betfair Stayers' Handicap at Haydock last time and is second choice ahead of the hat-trick seeking Strackan.

One Big Bang needs a lot of respect but slight preference is for STRACKAN ahead of What A Johnny.

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +22%) Peacenik	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Peacenik 7/2, Promise when runner-up in a pair of bumpers in the mud early last year. Also shaped quite well when fourth in a warm Newbury maiden on hurdle debut in November and entitled to come on for that run. Second in both bumpers last season and made promising hurdle debut in November. e-w claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/5 +0%) Crest Of Fortune	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(1) Crest Of Fortune 4/5, Bumper winner who made a winning start over hurdles at Ffos Las in November. Couldn't live with a smart prospect at Haydock since but remains capable of better and the one to beat here. Created good impression on hurdle debut and was second to a smart one last time.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/4 +8%) Kap Vert	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(2) Kap Vert 6/4, Runner-up in a point and promising start over hurdles in recent months, building on debut fifth to the reopposing Crest of Fortune at Ffos Las when staying on well to win a C&D novice 26 days ago. Definitely more to come. Kept on well for clearcut C&D win last month and can probably improve again.
4	8 4th (8) (125/1 -25%) What U Wanna Do Is	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) What U Wanna Do Is 125/1, Well held in 2 bumpers (trained by James Owen first occasion) and a C&D maiden hurdle. Almost certainly booked for another struggle. Never got seriously competitive when 250-1 for hurdle debut over C&D two weeks ago.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 +24%) Tractor Jack	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Tractor Jack 50/1, Well held in novice hurdles at Newton Abbot and over C&D nearly 7 months apart (had wind surgery in between). With a good stable but was well beaten on first two starts.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 -52%) Devon Blue	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Devon Blue 100/1, Well held in a bumper (for Victor Dartnall) and maiden hurdle 9 months apart. Tailed off when 200-1 for seasonal/stable/hurdle debut in November.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -500%) Winnaretta	150 150/1(-500%)	(9) Winnaretta 150/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), below form last 3 starts. Not an obvious one to make a winning start to her hurdle career. Regressive Flat maiden; sports new headgear combination on hurdle debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -203%) Eric Gorcombe	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Eric Gorcombe 200/1, No show in points and likely outsider on hurdle debut. Showed no significant promise in three points last spring; makes rules debut today.

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CREST OF FORTUNE ran well again when second over today's distance in a competitive contest at Haydock. He was successful over 2m4f at Ffos Las before that with Kap Vert back in fifth and is taken to confirm superiority. The latter subsequently franked that form when successful over C&D and another good account seems assured, while Peacenik will be sharper for a comeback run at Newbury in November and looks best of the remainder.

This might develop into a straight fight between previous hurdle winners CREST OF FORTUNE and Kap Vert. The former had Kap Vert around 10 lengths behind him when the pair clashed at Ffos Las in November and can confirm his superiority over Ronnie Bartlett's charge. Peacenik is clear best of the rest.

This will probably be fought out by CREST OF FORTUNE and Kap Vert, who were both quite stylish winners towards the end of 2024.

14:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:49 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +50%) Alnilam	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(2) Alnilam 9/2, A fair winner on the Flat who has improved for his current yard, hooded when an excellent second in 2m handicaps at Wetherby and Ascot in November. Since had a wind op. Considered. Just beaten in both starts after returning in November; has had a wind op; major player.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 -9%) Balhambar	3 3/1(-9%)	(6) Balhambar 3/1, Fairly useful on the Flat for Michael Bell and much improved over hurdles since handicapping, winning at Ludlow and Bangor in April. Posted a very good third of 15 in 2m handicap hurdle at Cheltenham 47 days ago (form franked) so he's a player. Won twice in April and finished a fine third at Cheltenham last time; big run seems likely.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +31%) Rock House	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Rock House 9/2, Took a step back in the right direction after 8 months off when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Very much one to consider off the same mark. Looked promising in 2023, but he hasn't built on it in the meantime; others more solid.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 -122%) Luttrell Lad	40 40/1(-122%)	(5) Luttrell Lad 40/1, Scored at Cartmel in July 2023. Some good efforts in defeat since but he has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings, off 5 months before last of 8 at Kempton 37 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Back off his last winning mark, but has failed to beat a rival in his last two starts.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 -50%) Pretending	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Pretending 9/1, Resumed with a 2m4f win at Uttoxeter and not disgraced when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Down in trip and one for the shortlist. Two wins in 2024 but last two efforts were disappointing; bit to prove dropping in trip.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 +36%) Afadil	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Afadil 9/2, Landed a Musselburgh handicap last February but yet to hit top form this term, fifth of 9 in 2m Ascot handicap last time. Needs to take a big step forward. 1lb below last winning mark but finished about 13l behind Alnilam at Ascot last time.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +23%) Norman Fletcher	5 5/1(+23%)	(3) Norman Fletcher 5/1, Resumed winning ways at Huntingdon in November and backed it up with a good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Has done well since going hurdling; third at Doncaster last month was another good effort.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 +14%) Anyharminasking	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Anyharminasking 12/1, Useful hurdler who was a creditable third of 13 over 2½m at Cheltenham on his reappearance but has been below par at Newbury and back there since. More is needed. Still 3lb higher than when last successful at the start of 2022 and others are preferred.

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BALHAMBAR was beaten just two lengths into third in a warm handicap at Cheltenham in November and was put up 4lb for that effort. Harry Derham's six-year-old continues to improve and could get his head back in front. Alnilam has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and should remain competitive after undergoing wind surgery. Rock House finished a fair third at Huntingdon on his reappearance and completes the shortlist.

A few with chances but Harry Derham's BALHAMBAR is enjoying a good time of it in this sphere and looks the way to go on the back of his very good Cheltenham third (form working out well). Rock House is weighted to have a say and next on the list with Norman Fletcher and Alnilam both well in the mix too.

This may be the day ALNILAM returns to winning form having been only narrowly beaten in both starts since returning in November.

14:49 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Tramore Maiden Chase 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 +17%) Be Fierce	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Be Fierce 10/1, Fair hurdle winner. 25/1, seventh of 16 in maiden at Gowran (20f, good) on debut over fences 53 days ago. Back down in trip. Handicap hurdle winner here; 2m4f possibly too far on recent chase debut.
2	9 2nd (9) (3/1 +50%) Splashing Out	3 3/1(+50%)	(9) Splashing Out 3/1, Promising sort. 250/1, ninth of 12 in maiden chase at Naas (20.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Open to progress over fences. Jumping has been an issue so far chasing; drops in class here though.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/3 +33%) Gabriel Ranger	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(6) Gabriel Ranger 10/3, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Cork in August. Good fourth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 9/1) 39 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. Claims if taking to fences at the first time of asking. 106-rated hurdler in good form of late; considered on chase debut.
4	10 4th (10) (5/1 +50%) Vaureal	5 5/1(+50%)	(10) Vaureal 5/1, Fair winner over hurdles. Below form tenth of 18 in maiden chase at Navan (20.7f, soft, 150/1) 25 days ago. Down in trip. Two attempts chasing have been underwhelming; drops in class here.
5th	11 5th (11) (9/1 -29%) Kazakh D'arthel	9 9/1(-29%)	(11) Kazakh D'arthel 9/1, Fair hurdler. Fell in maiden at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 200/1) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Burst blood vessel when faller on chase debut; drops in class and still respected.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -170%) Ballycashin	9 9/1(-170%)	(1) Ballycashin 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Third on Gowran chase debut but well beaten at Cork (21.2f, soft) since. Down in trip. Player if back to the Gowran form. Jumping remains an issue but easier fences should suit; claims.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -41%) Crecora Hills	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Crecora Hills 12/1, Fair hurdler. Seventh of 12 in maiden at Punchestown (18.9f, soft) on debut over fences on reappearance 39 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Should improve. Novicey in jumping on recent chase debut in much stronger Punchestown contest; hooded now.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 -20%) Bynx	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Bynx 12/1, Fair hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Thurles (16.4f, good) 83 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. Both hurdle wins have been here; one to consider now sent chasing given her record here.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (14/1 -40%) Oneforgonzo	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Oneforgonzo 14/1, Fair hurdler. Eighth of 12 in maiden chase at Cork (21.2f, soft, 25/1) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Can do better over fences at some point. Well held opening two runs over fences at Clonmel and Cork, eligible for a mark after this.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -88%) Big Island	16 16/1(-88%)	(3) Big Island 16/1, Fair hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Modest winner at 8f on flat. Twelfth of 15 in maiden (28/1) at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago. On a long losing run and recent chase debut at Clonmel hardly encouraging.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -200%) Insouciant Dallier	33 33/1(-200%)	(7) Insouciant Dallier 33/1, 66/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Cork (21.2f, soft) on debut over fences on reappearance 19 days ago. Down in trip. Needs to have come on a lot. Beaten long way on last month's chasing debut but entitled to come on for it.

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CRECORA HILLS faced a tough task in a beginners' chase at Punchestown at November, where she came home in rear of mid-division. Plenty of winners have come out of that race, though, and this handicap hurdle winner on her penultimate start in Naas is fitted with a first-time hood on ground she will enjoy. Gabriel Ranger got off the mark over flights at Cork in August and is one to note tackling fences for the first time. Ballycashin disappointed when last seen over fences in Cork, but her third place in a beginners' chase at Gowran Park gives her claims. Be Fierce won a handicap hurdle at this track and has his chance along with 110-rated Splashing Out.

GABRIEL RANGER arrives on the back of some good runs over hurdles and is worth chancing to make a winning start to his chase career. Ballycashin will be a threat if back to her Gowran chase debut form. Crecora Hills is entitled to come on for her Punchestown reappearance and also makes the shortlist.

Wide open with a tentative vote going to chasing debutante BYNX given her hurdles record here

14:50 Tramore Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +5%) Top Man Tom	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Top Man Tom 10/3, Winning pointer who was runner-up on second of 2 starts over hurdles for Ben Pauling. Well held first 2 outings for current yard, but with visor back on he improved when making all at this C&D (good to soft) in November. Capable of another bold bid. Lightly raced over hurdles and made all in a Class 5 C&D handicap a month ago.
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 +44%) Hey Mama Rock Me	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Hey Mama Rock Me 14/1, Stoutly bred and showed a bit more upped in trip when fourth of 7 in novice at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) in March, though well held at Perth next time. Should be suited by this extra distance on handicap debut, but has 8-month absence to overcome. Unraced beyond 2m4f and there's stamina in the pedigree; makes handicap debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 +22%) Brandy Mcqueen	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Brandy Mcqueen 7/1, Dual C&D winner in 2023, including this race. Made a winning chase debut at Kelso last season, but having largely struggled since he was runner-up back at Kelso in October. Not in the same form last 2 starts, though he's not ruled out reverted to hurdling. Won this two years ago; modest chase efforts of late but too well handicapped to ignore.
4	8 4th (8) (7/2 +61%) Anamanda	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(8) Anamanda 7/2, Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France who has shown some promise in handicap hurdles last 2 starts, running best race upped in trip when 7½ lengths second of 9 to You Some Girl at this C&D (good to soft) in November. Could still have more to offer. On the same mark as when no match for You Some Girl over C&D in November.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -136%) Community Rebel	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Community Rebel 33/1, Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points and, in first-time hood, made it third lucky over hurdles in maiden at this C&D in January 2023. However, pulled up in handicap at Ayr 4 months later and off another 20 months since (has had a wind op). C&D maiden winner; could be interesting after an absence should market vibes bode well.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/2 +63%) Rickety Gate	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(7) Rickety Gate 9/2, C&D winner who took advantage of a drop in the weights when scoring at Kelso in October. Bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth of 9 at Doncaster (24.4f, good) in November, left with too much to do, and he could be in the mix. Eyecatching fourth at Doncaster last time and this course winner has live claims.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -367%) Giveupyerauldsins	28 28/1(-367%)	(4) Giveupyerauldsins 28/1, Maiden pointer who didn't offer much on first 2 starts in maiden hurdles. However, upped in trip she got off the mark in 6-runner novice at Newcastle (22f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Will need to find more again with cheekpieces added for handicap bow. 2m6f novice winner and open to more improvement now into a handicap; cheekpieces added.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (3/1 -9%) Prince Of Perth	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Prince Of Perth 3/1, Having shaped like a stayer in his qualifying runs, showed improved form upped in trip for handicap debut when successful at this course (19.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Leading contender with further progress to come over this even longer distance. 2m4f winner on handicap debut and he's a half-brother to a 3m1f winner.

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PRINCE OF PERTH appreciated the step up to 2m4f when scoring here on his handicap debut. This extra test of stamina can bring further improvement from Lucinda Russell's unexposed hurdler and he is taken to defy a 6lb rise. Top Man Tom made all to score over C&D on his latest start and the six-year-old should have more to offer, while You Some Girl remains in fine form and can also have a say in proceedings.

PRINCE OF PERTH was suited by the longer trip when making a winning handicap debut at this course last time and he can follow up with better still to come as his stamina is drawn out further. You Some Girl has been going the right way with a hood reapplied this season and isn't taken lightly, while Top Man Tom also enters calculations.

After an eyecatching last run, RICKETY GATE (nap) gets the nod now he's reunited with Conor Rabbitt. You Some Girl is the danger.

14:55 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:59 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 +0%) Dreams Adozen	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Dreams Adozen 7/1, Last 2 victories have come at Chester, the latest in June. 8/1, respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 12 days ago. Yet to prove herself quite as effective on all-weather but holds place claims nonetheless. 0-7 in this sphere but is nicely weighted off current mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 -11%) Hedonista	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Hedonista 10/3, Course winner. 22/1, step back in right direction when second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 12 days ago. Leading player if able to back that up. Should remain competitive provided latest effort is backed up.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/4 -29%) Cello	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(2) Cello 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. 33/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 18 days ago, needing stiffer test. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there. Ran encouragingly last time while shaping as if worth a go beyond 1m4f.
4	5 4th (5) (5/2 +29%) Something	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(5) Something 5/2, Dual winner here in October. 9/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has a fine track record and should be in the mix again. Good record over middle distances here; stamina doubt at this new trip.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +30%) Fleurman	7 7/1(+30%)	(1) Fleurman 7/1, C&D winner. Looked rusty when fifth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 27 days ago. On an interesting mark if back to his best but recent profile is underwhelming. Not solid on 2024 form but this belated return to Newcastle may suit.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 +34%) Quercus Robur	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Quercus Robur 33/1, C&D winner. 66/1, looked very rusty after 19-month absence when last of 8 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. This run should reveal more. 2-2 over C&D but needs to show he retains ability.

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Something was far from disgraced when runner-up over 1m2f here last time and is of interest off the same mark, although this hike up in trip does ask a question of him. With that in mind, DREAMS ADOZEN edges preference. She caught the eye when fourth over 1m6f at Wolverhampton recently and, stepping up in trip off 1lb lower, the five-year-old gets the tentative vote. The unexposed Cello is also noteworthy.

CELLO should prove well suited by the step up to a staying trip and Andrew Balding's lightly-raced gelding is fancied to build on his encouraging effort at Southwell and notch a second career success. Hedonista got right back on track on her second outing after a wind op last time and can pose the biggest threat, whilst Something has a fine record at Newcastle and can't be discounted upped in trip.

Lightly raced CELLO looks open to progress upped in distance and is first choice ahead of Hedonista.

14:59 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (10/11 -36%) Champ Kiely	0.909091 10/11(-36%)	(3) Champ Kiely 10/11, Smart hurdler. 7/2, 11 lengths third of 5 to Impaire Et Passe in Champion Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft). Off 20 months. Interesting chase newcomer. Grade 1 winning hurdler; back from an absence; should be too strong on chasing debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -200%) Chigorin	9 9/1(-200%)	(4) Chigorin 9/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle here in December 2023. Well held in Albert Bartlett next time. Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Course maiden hurdle winner disappointed at Cheltenham when last seen; can run well.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -113%) Chosen Witness	16 16/1(-113%)	(5) Chosen Witness 16/1, Useful hurdler. 28/1, seventh of 18 in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Open to improvement. Beaten a long way on chasing debut last month and has to improve lots on that.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +67%) Cleatus Poolaw	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Cleatus Poolaw 4/1, Useful hurdler. 9/2, fell fifth in novice chase at Tipperary (23.5f, soft) on debut over fences 40 days ago, slipped on landing. Worth another chance. Unlucky to fall on chasing debut at Tipperary when jumping right; this track should suit.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 +72%) Ataboycharlie	14 14/1(+72%)	(1) Ataboycharlie 14/1, Promising individual. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 66/1, good seventh of 12 in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Should progress. Similar efforts in defeat in two novice chases behind quality rivals; has to do much more.
6th	2 6th (2) (125/1 +50%) Castle Field Boy	125 125/1(+50%)	(2) Castle Field Boy 125/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 125/1, seventh of 9 in minor event chase at Punchestown (23.3f, soft) 22 days ago. Has been well beaten in two novice chases and has lots to find on those efforts.
7th	7 7th (7) (100/1 +33%) Isle Of Sark	100 100/1(+33%)	(7) Isle Of Sark 100/1, Fair hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 7f on flat. 100/1, unseated rider in novice chase at this C&D (good) 32 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Hanlon. Unseated on both his chase starts and is best watched on debut for a new yard.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (11/1 -10%) O'moore Park	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) O'moore Park 11/1, Easy winner sole start in points. Useful form over hurdles, very lightly raced for age. In the process of making an encouraging chase debut at this C&D (good, 20/1) when falling at the last 32 days ago. Form choice. Ran a fine race over C&D on chasing debut despite falling; capable of another good effort.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (10/1 -11%) My Trump Card	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) My Trump Card 10/1, Useful hurdler. Below form tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Navan (25.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Makes chase debut. Well beaten on return in a Navan handicap hurdle; has to do much more on chasing bow.

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CHAMP KIELY could be a more than useful novice chaser for Willie Mullins. Last season, he landed a Grade 1 over hurdles in Naas before finishing third in the same company at Cheltenham and Punchestown. He stays and he motors through soft ground. His stablemate, O'moore Park, fell on his chasing debut at Fairyhouse, but performed well until being headed by a classy sort before the final fence. Chigorin was successful in a maiden hurdle at this track and ought to make into a chaser, while My Trump Card is entitled to come on from his seasonal reappearance over hurdles at Navan in December on this first crack at fences.

Willie Mullins holds a strong hand and it looks significant that Paul Townend sides with smart novice hurdler CHAMP KIELY despite a long absence. Gordon Elliott is also well represented and his Cleatus Poolaw may emerge as the main threat in what looks a hot maiden chase.

A Grade 1-winning novice hurdler two season's ago, CHAMP KIELY is selected to make a winning chasing debut on reappearance.

15:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 0%) Jongleur D'etoiles	2.5 5/2(0%)	(7) Jongleur D'etoiles 5/2, A typical quiet improver from this in-form yard, progressed for second run in headgear (retained today) when scoring at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 27 days ago (held up, not always fluent, travelled well, won decisively). Similar tactics likely today and should get a decent pace to aim at. Big player. Off the mark in novice handicap at Wincanton last time; now 10lb higher; each-way chance.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 +25%) Edgewell	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Edgewell 9/1, Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences with a cosy success in handicap at Downpatrick (23.7f) in October but not in same form (on toes in preliminaries and jumped poorly) when sixth of 8 in at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces on return to hurdles. Easy winner of h'cap chase at Downpatrick in October; lesser run latest; now back hurdling.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Rumble B	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Rumble B 10/1, Notched 3 wins in the first half of 2024 and likely needed comeback run after 6 months off (raced off the pace, some headway before 2 out, never landed a blow) when sixth of 10 over C&D 15 days ago. Entitled to come on for that effort. In good form in the spring; never on terms with Be The Difference latest; better expected.
4	9 4th (9) (10/1 +38%) Just Jess	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Just Jess 10/1, C&D winner is on a lengthy losing run and ran poorly when pulled up in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 18 days ago, tailing off from early. Probably best to look elsewhere. Back hurdling after two modest runs over fences; best watched until showing a bit more.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 -13%) Robert D'ores	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Robert D'ores 9/2, Career-best under Brian Hughes when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Hexham (23.3f, soft) 21 days ago, travelled well through the race and won comfortably. Up 11 lb for that but second has franked form (won last week) and has to be respected in bid to follow up. Back to form after wind op, last time winning in good style at Hexham; up 9lb; good chance.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -50%) Be The Difference	5 5/1(-50%)	(1) Be The Difference 5/1, Built on comeback run (second of 13 at Doncaster, 19.5f) when landing a dominant victory over C&D 15 days ago (keen in rear early, allowed to stride on, built up insurmountable lead and always holding on). May have more competition for the lead today but has an excellent chance of following up. Possibly flattered by his C&D win last time; up 5lb; in good form so not ruled out.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (28/1 -100%) Fainche	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Fainche 28/1, Winless following 26 attempts but ended last term in good heart, runner-up in handicap at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) in April. Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off at Hexham 28 days ago. Cheekpieces added today (has worn them for previous trainer) but has a bit to find here. Long-standing maiden; not been in best of form last twice; headgear tried; bit to prove.

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JONGLEUR D'ETOILES justified sustained support in the market when opening his account at Wincanton last month. Although the handicapper has reacted with a 10lb hike in the ratings, the son of It's Gino is relatively unexposed over staying distances and there looks to be more to come. Hexham scorer Robert d'Ores beat a subsequent winner by over nine lengths and is respected, likewise last month's C&D winner Be The Difference.

A couple of these like to race prominently and this could be set up nicely for last-time-out winner JONGLEUR D'ETOILES, who tends to be held up and would benefit from a truly-run race. Be the Difference is likely to be pushing the pace (along with Balkotic) following his dominant front-running victory here earlier this month. He's very much respected as the main danger, while the in-form Robert d'Ores can go well again.

Preference is for ROBERT D'ORES (nap), whose Hexham win was boosted by the runner-up winning at Wetherby on Friday.

15:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +35%) Court Cian	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(3) Court Cian 13/8, Still on the up for his current yard, having won easily at Uttoxeter (20f) in November, he lost nothing in defeat when supported in the market and only just denied when second of 8 at Doncaster (19.4f) 19 days ago. Shaped like a step up in trip would suit that day and big player now tackling 3m. Nearly followed up Uttoxeter win at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) latest; up 3lb; player..
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 -27%) Ted's Friend	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Ted's Friend 7/1, Has run with credit last two runs (ridden positively), latest when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good) 50 days ago. Should run his race but place claims might be his best hope in a stronger contest. Consistent on his last three starts and is a likely player if able to hold that form..
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 +0%) Morfee	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Morfee 16/1, At least as good as ever having another try at chasing last season, making it 2 wins from his final 3 starts when successful at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in January. However two starts this season have been disappointing, pulled up over fences and hurdles, and something to prove now. Pulled up on both starts this term and reverts to hurdles with a bit to prove..
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +38%) For Gina	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) For Gina 5/1, Excellent record of two victories and a second from three starts here. Ran better than the result at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) latest, in contention 3 out and not given hard time. Yard is flying and everything seems to be pointing towards an improved showing today. C&D winner; each-way claims on best form but needs to be much better than last two starts..
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 -43%) Flemen's Tipple	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Flemen's Tipple 10/1, Serial runner-up over hurdles and finally got his head in front over the fences at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to firm) in May. Disappointed in two starts after (including seasonal comeback) but shaped better in first time tongue-tie over C&D (third of 9) 10 days ago. This looks a tougher test today. Under 6l third over C&D (with tongue-tie added) latest; not written off..
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (4/1 -60%) Magical Arthur	4 4/1(-60%)	(1) Magical Arthur 4/1, Continues to progress, outstanding recent record reading 3 wins and 3 seconds from last 6 starts, Latest second in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 5/2) 16 days ago could have easily been a victory with a better jump at the last and should go well again today. In cracking form since the autumn; up 2lb for latest Southwell second; player..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/1 -50%) Technology	9 9/1(-50%)	(6) Technology 9/1, Fair maiden hurdler. Good start for new yard when second in 20.5f Wexford handicap in August. Not in same form when sixth at Killarney 5 weeks later. Freshened up (87-day break) and represents a stable who generally do well with horses they bring over (11/1 second at Doncaster with latest runner). Second twice in hurdles at about 2m4f; below par at Killarney latest but not written off..

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MAGICAL ARTHUR continues to be in brilliant form after once again finishing in the top two at Southwell last time, and he is only 2lb higher for that second-placed effort. Jennie Candish's charge sports first-time blinkers, which might eke out further improvement. Court Cian hit the woodwork in this grade at Doncaster latest and should give a good account off a 3lb higher rating. Of the remainder, Flemen's Tipple makes the most appeal.

With the stable among the winners and signs of encouragement last time out, it might pay to be with FOR GINA at a track where she has a good record. Court Cian is unexposed at this trip and is a big danger, while it would be foolish to discount Magical Arthur who has been the model of consistency.

The suggestion is COURT CIAN, who now looks to be improving and may be able to get back to winning ways despite a 3lb rise.

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

15:15 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +10%) Lucky Place	3 3/1(+10%)	(1) Lucky Place 3/1, Signed off last term with an excellent fourth of 21 to Langer Dan in the Coral Cup at the Festival here (21f, heavy). Beaten 4¾ lengths by the winner that day and now meets that rival on 6 lb worse terms, but this 6-y-o appears to have improved since judged on his Ascot Grade 2 reappearance success. These terms might look tough but he's progressive and today's rivals are not bombproof.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 +56%) Gowel Road	7 7/1(+56%)	(4) Gowel Road 7/1, Held his form well last term, culminating in a very respectable effort in the Pertemps Final here. Has continued the good work since returning to action in October, posting solid efforts in defeat in a trio of 3m handicaps at this course, and he's likely to give another good account. This drop back in trip is a concern but he has one of the better chances at these weights.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 +29%) Golden Ace	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Golden Ace 5/2, Unbeaten in 4 novice hurdles last season, including the Dawn Run at the Festival, and travelled well for a long way when fourth in the 5-runner Ascot Grade 2 won by Lucky Place on her reappearance in November. Entitled to come on for that and she's a strong candidate. A slog over 2m4f might not be ideal but weighted to turn Ascot tables with Lucky Place.
4	5 4th (5) (22/1 -38%) Thunder Rock	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Thunder Rock 22/1, Very smart chaser who scored twice last season before failing to complete (pulled up) in the Bowl at Aintree in April. Again pulled up returned to this sphere on his reappearance in the Ascot Grade 2 won by Lucky Place and he has a bit to prove on the back of that disappointing display. Peak chase form would make him the form pick; poor reappearance behind Lucky Place, though.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +33%) Langer Dan	5 5/1(+33%)	(2) Langer Dan 5/1, Became the first dual winner of the Coral Cup at the big meeting here in March and even better performances when placed in Graded events at Aintree and Sandown in April. Should come on for his Newbury reappearance spin but he does appear to excel in big-field handicap scenarios. Hard to beat on best form but this stage of the season has not been his time to shine.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (10/3 +26%) Salver	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Salver 10/3, Quickly made up into a smart juvenile last term, winning first 4 starts before finishing third in the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival in March. Creditable fourth in the Gerry Fielden on return at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft), not for the first time shaping as though a stiffer test would be welcomed. Triumph 3rd here in March; good reappearance gave encouragement for this longer trip.

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Lucky Place was a useful novice last season who produced some creditable efforts in defeat when runner-up over C&D on Trials Day before following up with a placed effort in the Coral Cup at a time when the stable were completely out of sorts. The six-year-old landed the Ascot Hurdle on his return to action and is expected to confirm the placings with Golden Ace (fourth), but the likely conditions make SALVER difficult to ignore. A progressive juvenile who finished third in the Triumph, he shaped well in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury with that performance suggesting a step up in trip would see him in a better light.

SALVER shaped as though ready for a stiffer test when capping a productive juvenile campaign by finishing third in the Triumph Hurdle here in March. He again left that impression when fourth on return at Newbury and, now given the chance to show what he can do over a longer trip, the 5-y-o gets the nod ahead of Golden Ace, who was only fourth behind Lucky Place at Ascot but she should be sharper here. Langer Dan is the pick of these in terms of raw ability but this scenario may not be ideal.

The decision between Lucky Place and Golden Ace is not straightforward and SALVER is an interesting alternative.

15:15 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 +26%) Flash Gorcombe	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Flash Gorcombe 10/3, Notched 3 chase wins (at up to 20.2f) last season. Should be straighter for last month's hurdling return and is only 2 lb above his last winning mark. Triple chase winner in early part of year; probably needed last month's hurdle run.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/8 +50%) Joe Cotton	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(4) Joe Cotton 11/8, Point winner who made a winning chasing bow over C&D in March and has run to a similar level the last twice, latest when second of 6 to Boys of Wexford in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good) 45 days ago. Merits consideration. C&D winner on chase debut in March and returns here after two good seconds in the autumn.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 -15%) Havaila	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(1) Havaila 15/2, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles this time last year but not scored since and hasn't really threatened in a couple of starts over the larger obstacles. Visor now tried for first time. Placed on the Flat in October but last month's two chasing attempts were not convincing.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +67%) Daring Plan	4 4/1(+67%)	(5) Daring Plan 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who has yet to make an impact in a couple of starts over fences and is hard to fancy. Placed twice here over hurdles; yet to click over fences but drops in grade today.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 +22%) Toronet	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Toronet 7/1, Winner of a French claiming hurdle in February of 2023 but was more miss than hit for Laura Morgan, running no sort of race when last seen in October. Since joined new yard/had wind operation and market may prove best guide to claims here. Ran poorly on latest outing in October but starts off for new stable on tempting mark.

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BOYS OF WEXFORD had over four lengths to spare when scoring from Joe Cotton at Fontwell on his penultimate outing, and a 5lb pull in the favour of the latter may not be enough to overturn that form. Henry Oliver's charge has since run with plenty of credit over 2m5f at Hereford and he can notch up a third career success. Placed on two starts over C&D last season, Flash Gorcombe is another to consider.

Preference is for JOE COTTON, who has acquitted himself well in recent outings and returns to the scene of his successful chase debut. Flash Gorcombe and Boys of Wexford should also go well.

There may well be more to come from JOE COTTON (nap), who was second twice in the autumn and a wide-margin C&D winner last term.

15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:24 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (11/2 -10%) Soldier's Leap	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) Soldier's Leap 11/2, Runner-up sole outing in points but well held on first 3 starts over hurdles. However, sent handicapping he improved when 5 lengths second of 9 to Motazzen at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) in December. Could still have more to offer with tongue tie added. Runner-up behind Motazzen at Fontwell and he still has untapped potential; tongue-tie on.
1	6 1st (6) (2/5 +80%) Motazzen	0.4 2/5(+80%)	(6) Motazzen 2/5, Confirmed promise of previous run when scoring at Fontwell (17.7f) on first start in December, before following up in conditional jockeys' race back there (19.1f, soft) on Boxing Day. Is going the right way and can go on to land the hat-trick. Won at Fontwell last twice and escapes a penalty for his win on Boxing Day; strong claims.
2	9 2nd (9) (15/2 +53%) Eric Carmen	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(9) Eric Carmen 15/2, Irish point winner who capitalised on his falling mark over hurdles at this course (20.4f, heavy) in May. However, has tended to find little since, tried back over fences on his last 5 starts. Has had a wind op ahead of return to hurdling. Course winner who has possibilities if he can revive back over hurdles; had wind surgery.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -100%) Nedzor	5 5/1(-100%)	(4) Nedzor 5/1, Runner-up in a point and promise on 2 of his 3 starts in novice hurdles in 2023/24. Well backed ahead of reappearance/handicap debut and shaped promisingly when runner-up at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) in December. Respected. Good second in Leicester handicap on comeback last month; respected up 2lb.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 +45%) Jack Hoola	11 11/1(+45%)	(1) Jack Hoola 11/1, Runner-up in an Irish point but little impact in novice/maiden hurdles, again carrying head awkwardly when seventh of 11 at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Has work to do as he goes handicapping. Unexposed 5yo and he's a possible improver on handicap debut; needs watching in market.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 +0%) Dreams Fled Away	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Dreams Fled Away 25/1, Successful twice on the AW in Ireland in early-2024 and stepped up on qualifying runs in this sphere when second at Fakenham (16f, good) in October. However, weakened quickly when pulled up at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) last time. Lightly raced over hurdles but he needs to bounce back after a pulled-up effort last time.

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MOTAZZEN successfully completed a double in a conditionals' handicap at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is able to compete off an unchanged rating. The seven-year-old can cope with this drop in trip in order to go in again. Soldier's Leap finished five lengths behind the selection when filling the runner-up spot last time and could prove to be the main threat again. Eric Carmen is another to watch out for.

After a run on the Flat, MOTAZZEN has shown improved form back over hurdles on his last 3 starts, sticking to his task well when making it back-to-back wins at Fontwell 6 days ago, so he looks to hold leading claims without a penalty for his recent success. Nedzor is feared most after his promising handicap debut last time, ahead of Soldier's Leap.

This can go to the progressive MOTAZZEN (nap), who escapes a penalty for his win over a clear second at Fontwell on Boxing Day.

15:24 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Tramore Handicap Chase 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (12/1 +64%) Maciver	12 12/1(+64%)	(13) Maciver 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Thurles (16.2f, good) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and significantly back up in trip. Maiden hurdle winner here in 2022 but no wins since and recent form has been poor.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 -23%) Midweek Voices	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Midweek Voices 8/1, 20/1, creditable fifth of 13 in novice chase at this course (21.4f, heavy) 36 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut off what looks a workable mark and he needs considering. Hasn't looked the most natural of jumpers; other hold stronger claims on handicap debut.
3	15 3rd (15) (18/1 +28%) The Dooner Citizen	18 18/1(+28%)	(15) The Dooner Citizen 18/1, 15/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Could have a part to play on this chase debut, if he makes the cut. RESERVE. Modest maiden hurdler but comes in good form; immediate impact chasing possible; reserve.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 +11%) Western Comandor	25 25/1(+11%)	(7) Western Comandor 25/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 150/1, ninth of 13 in minor event chase at Punchestown (24f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Opposable. Winning hurdler for John Ryan but quite some time since he has shown anything.
5th	12 5th (12) (17/2 +6%) Ardfert Mary	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(12) Ardfert Mary 17/2, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 11/2, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and each-way shout if able to reproduce something akin to her peak hurdles form. Penultimate hurdles run encouraging; needs to improve on previous chase form but possible.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +50%) Ishan	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Ishan 6/1, Fair 3m winner over hurdles. 15/2, last of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, soft) 29 days ago. Back up in trip and will be a threat off this mark if on-song. Inadequate trip latest so improvement likely now upped in trip.
7th	10 7th (10) (18/1 +45%) Down The Park	18 18/1(+45%)	(10) Down The Park 18/1, Creditable eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 33/1) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase (safely held sole previous start over fences). Penultimate hurdles run here encouraging; potential improver in second chase.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 -50%) Mahler Appeal	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Mahler Appeal 9/1, Bit below form sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Galway (24f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Likely to find one or two too good. Last year's second; trip a bit on the short side but could go well.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (10/1 -11%) Lilian Bland	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Lilian Bland 10/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and she merits respect. Last year's third; penultimate hurdles second here over 2m5f puts her right in the mix.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (22/1 -38%) Imbolc	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Imbolc 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24.4f, soft, 17/2) 43 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase (first-fence faller on chase debut here in August). Didn't get beyond the first on chase debut here in August; best watched.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (66/1 -136%) Haveuseentherain	66 66/1(-136%)	(14) Haveuseentherain 66/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. 150/1, last of 7 in novice chase at Cork (21.2f, soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Longstanding maiden under both codes and tailed off recently over fences.
5	5 \|RR\| (5) (6/4 +77%) Aodhan May	1.5 6/4(+77%)	(5) Aodhan May 6/4, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in April. 7/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, heavy) 66 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and couldn't rule out. Progressive hurdler last season on heavy; obvious interest off 35lb lower chase mark.

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AODHAN MAY could be worth chancing, particularly on this slower ground. She won four handicap hurdles between February and April and showed a real fondness for testing going. She was off until unseating over fences in Galway at the end of October, but looks well worth another go off her much lower chase mark. Mahler Appeal is high enough in the weights, but he merited a hike after winning by 12 lengths in this discipline at Wexford in May. Lilian Bland is respected, while The Dooner Citizen would have better claims than most if getting in.

MIDWEEK VOICES made the frame on several occasions in maiden hurdles and shaped as though getting the hang of things over fences when fifth of 13 here last month. The 6-y-o makes his handicap debut off what looks a decent mark and shades preference ahead of Game And Glory and Lilian Bland. If The Dooner Citizen gets a run he will also needs considering.

Last year's second and third Mahler Appeal and Lilian Bland reoppose but it is hard to overlook the claims of AODHAN MAY

15:25 Tramore Handicap Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +58%) Slugger	0.833333 5/6(+58%)	(1) Slugger 5/6, Talented but quirky in time with Iain Jardine but looked more straightforward when winning a pair of 2m handicap hurdles for new trainer Harry Derham in November. A 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 for this yard and an obvious contender despite going up 5lb for Doncaster (won by 1l).
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 -167%) Ravenscraig Castle	12 12/1(-167%)	(7) Ravenscraig Castle 12/1, Fairly useful stayer on Flat but hasn't won since his 3-y-o days. Has reached the frame on all 6 outings over hurdles but latest C&D fourth was no more than respectable and might find the odd one too strong again. His regular tongue tie is combined with refitted blinkers. Has had wind surgery. Dual winner stuck on a long losing run but he's consistent and has undergone wind surgery.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 +17%) Scots Poet	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Scots Poet 15/2, Won this race 12 months ago and also went in at Perth (2m, soft) in April. Not at best in recent starts but probably needed his latest one after 4 months off and he's dropped to 2 lb below the mark he defied at Perth. No shock were he to go well in this race again. Arrived here in better form when taking this 12 months ago.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Cuban Cigar	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Cuban Cigar 14/1, C&D winner. Not at best when behind a couple of these at Kelso last month but his solid Musselburgh record makes him a dangerous one to discount. Ground to make up on both Mack The Man and Ginger Mail on last month's Kelso encounter.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +9%) Ginger Mail	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Ginger Mail 5/1, Consistent type who won at Kelso (2m) last January and was also an excellent second in the valuable Morebattle Hurdle there in March. Shaped well on last month's reappearance (Kelso again) and should give a good account here. It was his first run for 232 days when close up behind Mack The Man at Kelso.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (5/1 +0%) Kingston Narcissus	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Kingston Narcissus 5/1, Fair and consistent maiden on Flat in France and taken well to hurdles for Rebeca Menzies, finishing runner-up 3 times prior to deservedly getting his head in front in maiden at Sedgefield last month. Likely to give his running again but his opening mark does demand improvement. Finally off the mark in a Sedgefield maiden and this mark shouldn't be beyond him.

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It was soft ground when Scots Poet landed last year's renewal of this contest. He can go well again off his current mark, but the progressive SLUGGER makes most appeal. He has won both starts since joining Harry Derham's yard, including a cosy success at Doncaster last time. and the hat-trick looks a distinct possibility. Kingston Narcissus built on his earlier placed efforts when landing a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield and should prove competitive now handicapping for the first time.

GINGER MAIL is given a chance to build on an encouraging reappearance at Kelso last month and bring to an end the winning run of Slugger. Last year's winner Scots Poet could also feature.

With Harry Derham back amongst the winners there's every chance that SLUGGER can make it 3-3 for the stable.

15:30 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:34 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +64%) The Caltonian	9 9/1(+64%)	(9) The Caltonian 9/1, Four-time course winner, scoring twice here in January 2024. After 9 weeks off, step back in right direction when sixth of 13 in handicap (16/1) over C&D 23 days ago. This is tougher but not ruled out at this venue. Didn't get a clear run at it here last month but little wiggle room off his current mark.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 +22%) We Never Stop	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(8) We Never Stop 7/2, Having been gelded/fitted with blinkers, made winning all-weather debut at Southwell (6.1f) in November. Another good effort when second of 4 in conditions stakes (6/4) at the same C&D 18 days ago and he's a major player. Improved for AW/blinkers the last twice; looks ahead of the handicapper; solid contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Albasheer	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Albasheer 4/1, Successful twice here in 2024, including this race, and scored at Ascot in July. Not discredited at a higher level last 2 starts, 5¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Night Raider in listed race (12/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Respected. Won this race last year; lots of solid efforts since & likely to be in the shake up again.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -167%) Malc	12 12/1(-167%)	(3) Malc 12/1, Useful at 2 yrs, notably runner-up in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot. After a couple of lesser efforts in 2024, back on track when second in handicap at this course (5f, 9/1) 40 days ago. Task is now to build on latest run. Good 2nd on AW debut here (5f) in November; return to 6f no issue; still on dangerous mark.
5th	7 5th (7) (13/2 +46%) Rohaan	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Rohaan 13/2, Useful handicapper nowadays but without a victory in 2024, eighth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 23 days ago. However, he lurks on a dangerous mark with blinkers now reached for. 2024 was his first year without a win but he retains ability; new headgear; lowly mark.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/2 +55%) Secret Guest	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(10) Secret Guest 9/2, Latest win over C&D in February 2024. Placed on several occasions since, just failing having met trouble when second of 13 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Can give another good account. Banging at the door since a wind op last summer; conditions to suit; set to go well again.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 -233%) Saint Lawrence	40 40/1(-233%)	(2) Saint Lawrence 40/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Making a belated all-weather debut, well below form when 15¼ lengths eleventh of 12 to Night Raider in listed race (28/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Others preferred. Huge chance on 2023 form but 2024 campaign was underwhelming; capable but risky.
8th	4 8th (4) (25/1 +0%) Juan Les Pins	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Juan Les Pins 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Excuses on penultimate outing but never on terms when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 14/1) 40 days ago. Mark has eased further but more needed to take advantage. Not easily recommended on recent evidence but there are grounds for expecting better today.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 -54%) Amazonian Dream	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Amazonian Dream 10/1, Four wins from 12 runs in 2024, looking better than ever when making it back-to-back victories in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (6f, 12/1) 2 weeks ago. Remains lightly-raced on all-weather and can make his presence felt. Better than ever when winning 6f handicaps on last two starts; should remain competitive.
10th	6 10th (6) (17/2 +15%) Fire Demon	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Fire Demon 17/2, Three-time winner in early-2024, including at this C&D. However, below form the last twice, returning from 7 months off when 8¾ lengths last of 10 to Amazonian Dream in handicap at Kempton (6f, 8/1) 2 weeks ago. Progressive last winter, including C&D; looked to need recent return; still low mileage.

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MALC operated at a high level for most of last year and seemed to appreciate a drop in class when second over 5f here last time out. With that being his all-weather debut, there could be improvement to come and he can regain the winning thread back over 6f. The recent Southwell runner-up We Never Stop looks best placed to chase him home, although the hat-trick-seeking Amazonian Dream is another to consider, along with Secret Guest.

WE NEVER STOP has shown improved form switched to all-weather on his last 2 starts, only narrowly denied by one dropping in class at Southwell on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways back in a handicap. Albasheer was succesful in this race last year and is feared most, while Amazonian Dream can go well in his hat-trick bid.

We Never Stop isn't opposed lightly but MALC showed he could be a force in good AW sprints when second here in November.

15:34 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (20/1 +75%) Good Deal	20 20/1(+75%)	(4) Good Deal 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in bumper at Navan (16f, heavy, 50/1). Off 11 months. Needs to do more. Ran respectably in two bumpers last January; absence is a concern but can run well.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +6%) Largy Belter	8 8/1(+6%)	(5) Largy Belter 8/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner Ballycairn from family of very smart chaser Opera Hat. Fourth sole start in points (Apr 2024). Fourth in a strong point last spring and is one to consider on rules debut.
3	7 3rd (7) (13/2 -63%) Passenger	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(7) Passenger 13/2, Once-raced maiden. 9/4, sixth of 20 in bumper at Punchestown (16.8f, good) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Could step forward from that. Beaten fav' on debut in a bumper last summer; can do better but rain is a concern.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +50%) Casterly Rock	9 9/1(+50%)	(2) Casterly Rock 9/1, Lauro gelding. Dam, point winner/lightly raced in bumpers, sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3¾m) Vic Venturi. By a useful sire and a decent damline; likely to improve from this debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 -45%) Nopresentliketime	4 4/1(-45%)	(6) Nopresentliketime 4/1, €135,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/chaser Ballyshannon Rose, and closely related to a winner,. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Half-brother to a Grade 1 winner; the market can reveal expectations on debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (100/1 -100%) Super Fly	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Super Fly 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in bumper at Naas (16.2f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut 16 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Beaten a long way on debut after racing keenly; the hood can help him settle better.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/10 -65%) Drop A Threat	1.1 11/10(-65%)	(3) Drop A Threat 11/10, €100,000 3-y-o, Triple Threat gelding. Wears hood. Won sole start in points (Apr 2024) and should be hard to beat having his first go for top connections. Point winner commands respect on rules debut, though the yard's form is hit and miss.
8th	9 8th (9) (8/1 +56%) The Lookout Man	8 8/1(+56%)	(9) The Lookout Man 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in bumper at Naas (16.2f, good to soft, 5/1) 16 days ago. May have a bigger effort in him. Needs to find a bit more to get off the mark and seems more a place prospect.
9th	1 9th (1) (150/1 -127%) Azure Maine	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Azure Maine 150/1, Califet gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Nulife, stayed 2¼m. Dam ran once over hurdles/once in bumper, also placed in points. Unsold for 14,000euros as a yearling; best watched on belated debut.

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DROP A THREAT was a commanding 12-length winner of a point-to-point in April and starts out on his racecourse career for Willie Mullins, so should be a major player. Nopresentliketime was a reserve for the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival and there's a plethora of winners in his pedigree, so he has to be respected. There was plenty of market confidence behind Passenger ahead of his sixth place in a Punchestown bumper in June. More can be expected from him and it is worth noting that he is a half-brother to a Listed winner on the Flat. The Lookout Man and Largy Belter are in there pitching for a cheque.

DROP A THREAT has already won a point and his top trainer has an excellent record in bumpers, so he's an obvious choice ahead of Nopresentliketime, who makes appeal on pedigree. The Lookout Man is the pick of those with bumper experience.

LARGY BELTER was just 2l behind a subsequent Listed bumper winner on his sole point start and could be a bit of value.

15:35 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:39 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +0%) Maghlaak	0.909091 10/11(+0%)	(1) Maghlaak 10/11, Fairly useful Flat winner for Charle Hills, including a Class 2 Goodwood handicap in May. Promise in second hurdles start for this yard and progressed to score impressively at Wetherby (16f, soft) 5 days ago, showing all his speed from the Flat. Looks to have an outstanding chance under a penalty. Useful on Flat and he won a novice hurdle last week; interesting on handicap hurdle debut.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 +36%) Belle Na Bann	14 14/1(+36%)	(6) Belle Na Bann 14/1, Successful at Newcastle last December and followed up here over C&D (heavy) the following month, beating Restandbethankful. Inconsistent since and failed to come on for comeback run when well-beaten here (19.3f, good) 15 days ago. Best to look elsewhere on recent evidence. Won this off the same mark last year but she needs a major revival.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +80%) Walk In The Valley	4 4/1(+80%)	(3) Walk In The Valley 4/1, Not disgraced both starts in points in spring 2023 and showed a bit more in third start over hurdles (made brief headway after 3 out but never landed a blow) when fifth of 9 at Sedgefield 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut today. Still early days and now goes handicapping but he needs a much more dynamic effort.
4	2 4th (2) (11/4 +31%) Restandbethankful	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Restandbethankful 11/4, Won 5-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (17f, soft) in August but couldn't cash in on lower hurdles mark when third of 10 at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) last month. That was his best effort over hurdles for a while and could be dangerous from the front at a course he's run well at before. Won over fences in August and was a good third back over hurdles last time; respected.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 -14%) Bunker Bay	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Bunker Bay 16/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), won once in 2023. Sold from William Knight's yard for 13,000 gns in October. Best run in novice event latest (fifth of 8, Cartmel, soft, 17.2f) and can do better now handicapping. Makes handicap hurdle debut after an absence and he needs checking in market.

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Maghlaak landed a novice hurdle at Wetherby recently with something in hand and he must enter calculations shouldering a 7lb penalty on his handicap bow over hurdles. However, RESTANDBETHANKFUL arrives on the back of a solid third at Musselburgh and that form looks a touch stronger. Lizzie Quinlan's charge shades the verdict and a career eighth victory may be on the horizon. Love True is the pick of the remainder.

MAGHLAAK should have too much speed for these at the business end of the race. Restandbethankful could pose a danger if getting an easy time of things on the front end, while Love True can hit the frame again.

Useful Flat performer MAGHLAAK made his breakthrough over hurdles last week and is open to more progress on this switch to a handicap.

15:39 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (16/1 +0%) Precious Metal	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Precious Metal 16/1, Runner-up to Marhaba Prince at Wincanton on debut and is likely to have learned from that, so not completely dismissed for all that others probably have more potential. Only a length off Marhaba Prince at Wincanton (soft) and he endured a wider trip.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/1 -13%) Our Boy Stan	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Our Boy Stan 9/1, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Go Dante and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Angel of Harlem. Noteworthy newcomer. Well related; stable gets plenty of bumper winners and won this one two years ago.
3	7 3rd (7) (100/1 -100%) Intosomethinggood	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Intosomethinggood 100/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Cloudy View and shaped with some encouragement when third in a 7-runner Ludlow bumper on his introduction. Not quite in the same form at Wincanton next time and others are more persuasive. Not strong form when third on debut and then disappointed at Wincanton.
4	1 4th (1) (50/1 -52%) Caballero Cliff	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Caballero Cliff 50/1, Related to three winners and showed something when runner-up at Huntingdon first time out. This is a tricky assignment, however. Encouraging second at Huntingdon but will have to step up plenty on that form.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 +56%) Danger Nap	11 11/1(+56%)	(4) Danger Nap 11/1, Once-raced maiden. ½-length second of 8 to Cedar Creek in bumper at Aintree (17f, good, 3/1) on NH debut 53 days ago. Nicely bred and should be able to step up on that. Pushed Cedar Creek close at Aintree and he lacked that one's experience.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/4 +42%) Gnomon	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(5) Gnomon 7/4, Represents top Flat stable and created an excellent impression when making a successful start at Exeter 71 days ago. May have been saved for this and, with more to come, he's the one to beat. Top Flat trainer 3-3 in bumpers recent seasons and this gelding looked good at Exeter.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +0%) Marhaba Prince	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Marhaba Prince 5/1, Half-brother to a couple of Flat winners and off the mark at the first attempt in bumper at Wincanton. Has left Owen Burrows since and is worthy of interest with Skelton booked. Bought for £50,000 after winning a Wincanton bumper for Owen Burrows.
8th	2 8th (2) (25/1 +11%) Cedar Creek	25 25/1(+11%)	(2) Cedar Creek 25/1, Hinted at ability on debut but left that form well behind when scoring in determined style at Aintree last time. Looks vulnerable in this company, though. Edged out Danger Nap at Aintree; was previously well behind Gnomon at Exeter.
9th	3 9th (3) (11/1 +45%) Crest Of Stars	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) Crest Of Stars 11/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/useful chaser Ashdale Bob and useful hurdler Storm Arising. Dam (h134) bumper/2m-2¼m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m). Worth monitoring in the betting. 55,000euros 3yo; one of three runners for a trainer who excels in bumpers.
10th	17 10th (17) (16/1 0%) Rose's Dart	16 16/1(0%)	(17) Rose's Dart 16/1, Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and showed plenty when runner-up to Merely A Detail at Doncaster on debut. Open to improvement and not without hope. Bred to want further and lacked Merely A Detail's pace when second at Doncaster.
11th	12 11th (12) (4/1 +43%) Walk In The West	4 4/1(+43%)	(12) Walk In The West 4/1, €80,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam 2½m-25f hurdle/chase winner. Booking of Sam Twiston-Davies is a plus and it'll be interesting to see how he fares in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemate Crest of Stars. 80,000euros 3yo; third foal out of a bumper and useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner.
12th	15 12th (15) (28/1 -12%) Latopix	28 28/1(-12%)	(15) Latopix 28/1, Won 10-runner fillies bumper at Vichy by ¼ length from Lenza Conti. Left D. Guillemin €55,000 subsequently and only seventh at Doncaster on stable debut, so needs to get back on track. Only seventh at Doncaster but there's good reason to believe she can leave that run behind.
13th	13 13th (13) (80/1 -21%) Daffodil	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Daffodil 80/1, Postponed filly. Half-sister to 5 winners on Flat, including 5f-7f winner Woodside Wonder. Dam maiden on Flat. Tough ask on debut. Half-sister to five Flat winners from 5f to 1m4f; stable 1-22 in bumpers recent seasons.
14th	11 14th (11) (125/1 -150%) The Goose	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) The Goose 125/1, Cheap purchase who showed ability at Wincanton first time out but will need to do a lot more to figure in this better contest. 16-1 at Wincanton and was beaten nearly 10l in a race won by Marhaba Prince; opposable.
15th	6 15th (6) (40/1 -100%) Gregorians Star	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Gregorians Star 40/1, Bred for the Flat and knew what was required when scoring at Ludlow 55 days ago. This is a much sterner test but he could do better. The form of his Ludlow win is nothing special and he has softer ground to deal with here.
16th	16 16th (16) (20/1 +50%) Merely A Detail	20 20/1(+50%)	(16) Merely A Detail 20/1, Belied a big price to make a successful debut at Doncaster with something in hand and, while this is tougher, she's capable of better. Had to wait for a run at Doncaster but then comfortably repelled Rose's Dart.

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GNOMON defied greenness to make a winning start to his career at Exeter in comfortable fashion and connections waste no time in acquiring the services of Harry Cobden. Anthony Honeyball saddles a trio of interesting runners with Marhaba Prince, a winner on debut at Wincanton, and the well-bred pairing of Crest Of Stars and Walk In The West, while Our Boy Stan bids to continue a fine run of form for Ben Pauling.

GNOMON made a winning start with a minimum of fuss at Exeter a couple of months ago and there should be more to come with the longer trip no issue, so he gets the marginal vote over Lady Tadita, who also arrives on the back of a successful debut. Marhaba Prince is also considered.

Exeter winner Gnomon is feared most but the presence of Sam Twiston-Davies points to a big debut run from WALK IN THE WEST.

15:50 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (66/1 0%) Olivia's Secret	66 66/1(0%)	(5) Olivia's Secret 66/1, Kessaar gelding. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Majestic Tejaan. Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Majestic Tejaan; yard 0-15 in bumpers the last five seasons.
1	13 1st (13) (9/1 +10%) Pethers Lane	9 9/1(+10%)	(13) Pethers Lane 9/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful French hurdler Yosille and fair 21f hurdle winner Miguel Angel. Worthy of respect. Related to winning jumpers and stable has occasional success in these races.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +0%) Kripticjim	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Kripticjim 5/1, Every chance when falling 2 out in an Irish point and offered something to work on when fourth in a bumper at Newton Abbot a couple of months ago. Could do better. Chance when falling in his point; form of Newton Abbot fourth has worked out well.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/1 +73%) Eton Mes	9 9/1(+73%)	(11) Eton Mes 9/1, Expert Eye gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including smart 1m-1¼m winner Anisette. Dam maiden on Flat. Not discounted. Flat bred and from a Flat yard that is 1-7 with bumper runners in recent seasons.
4	10 4th (10) (33/1 +0%) Seventeenothree	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Seventeenothree 33/1, Walk In The Park filly. Dam, 6f 2-y-o winner in Sweden, sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Lalor. Mixed pedigree but interesting if the market speaks in her favour. 15,000euros foal; dam Swedish 6f 2yo winner but sister to a useful jumper.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/4 +100%) Talk To The Man	2.25 9/4(+100%)	(9) Talk To The Man 9/4, £100,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Sub Lieutenant. Won sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) and looks the one to beat on Rules debut. Irish point winner and his top trainer has won this bumper the last two seasons.
6th	1 6th (1) (13/8 +84%) Arctic Conditions	1.625 13/8(+84%)	(1) Arctic Conditions 13/8, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Wears tongue strap. Clear when unseated last only outing in Irish points (Mar 2024), so looks a notable recruit to Rules. Clear when unseating late on in an Irish point; the second has won a bumper.
7th	12 7th (12) (25/1 +50%) Flash In The Pan	25 25/1(+50%)	(12) Flash In The Pan 25/1, Gregorian gelding. Brother to fairly useful 7f winner Sesame Birah and half-brother to a winner. Dam 1½m winner. Should have the speed for this sort of test. 15,000gns yearling; fourth foal; brother to Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner Sesame Birah.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 +50%) False Impression	25 25/1(+50%)	(3) False Impression 25/1, Telescope gelding. Dam, little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 2¾m) College Oak. Newcomer from a stable that's only 1-46 in bumpers recent seasons.

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With a dam hailing from the family of Denman and a half-brother to the talented Gidleigh Park, BOSSMAN JACK has a lofty pedigree to live up to on his Rules debut. The form of his stable is a big plus, and he can strike first time out at the main expense of point-to-point winning newcomer Talk To The Man, whose own dam is an unraced sister to another Gold Cup winner in Lord Windermere. Of those with experience, Kripticjim stands out after a relatively promising debut at Newton Abbot.

TALK TO THE MAN has joined top connections on the back of landing a point and he should take some stopping on his first go under Rules. Bossman Jack makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and Arctic Conditions is also worthy of respect based on what he's done between the flags.

Talk To The Man seems highly regarded but KRIPTICJIM shaped well in a Newton Abbot bumper that has worked out really well.

15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +56%) Storm Star	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(7) Storm Star 7/2, Made a successful debut at this course in May 2024. Without a win since but has been holding his form well, third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/1) 60 days ago. More needed to get his head back in front. 0-6 since debut win but is proving very consistent; again likely to give his running.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +40%) Apiarist	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Apiarist 3/1, Making all-weather debut, gained a first handicap success when landing 11-runner contest (6/1) at this C&D 26 days ago. Travelled strongly through the race last time and he could still have more to offer. Suited by the switch to AW in C&D contest last month, posting a career-best performance.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -30%) Popmaster	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Popmaster 13/2, Without a win in 2024 but returned to form on all-weather last 2 starts, 1¾ lengths third of 9 to Poker Face in listed race (8/1) at Kempton (8f) 28 days ago. Merits consideration back in handicap company. Two creditable efforts since returned to AW but still seeking first win beyond 7f.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 +39%) Symbol Of Light	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(2) Symbol Of Light 17/2, Runner-up on all-weather first 2 starts in 2024, but in first-time hood/cheekpieces he ended the year on a low note when fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 25/1) in May. Off 7 months. 0-7 for this yard but has a good chance provided he's in top form on return from layoff.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 -79%) Empirestateofmind	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Empirestateofmind 25/1, Capitalised on much-reduced mark at York in October. Beaten only 1¾ lengths when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/1) 20 days ago and he remains well-treated on old form. Ran respectably at Chelmsford last month but is now 0-5 on AW; not the percentage call.
6th	3 6th (3) (15/8 -7%) Qazaq	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(3) Qazaq 15/8, Maintained unbeaten record when making successful handicap debut in 12-runner event at Southwell (8.1f, 13/8) 50 days ago, overcoming the widest draw. Leading contender with further improvement to come. Made all and held on narrowly at Southwell last time, taking record to 3-3; shortlisted.
7th	4 7th (4) (22/1 -193%) Blue Prince	22 22/1(-193%)	(4) Blue Prince 22/1, Course winner who added to his tally at Goodwood in July. Has shaped well on all-weather last 2 outings, left poorly placed when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 6/1) 20 days ago. Could be in the mix. Ran creditably upped to 1m at Chelmsford most recently; this is a stiffer test.

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Unbeaten in three career outings, this will be the biggest test of QAZAQ's career thus far but the son of Kingman may well be up to the challenge. A determined winner on his first go at 1m last time out at Southwell, Roger Varian's charge is likely to have too much for Apiarist, who got up late to score over C&D last month. A promising fifth when keeping on from off the pace at Chelmsford last time out, Blue Prince completes the shortlist.

QAZAQ made it 3 wins from 3 starts when scoring on handicap debut at Southwell in November, idling final 1f but holding off a fellow improver, and he can continue his progression to add to his tally. Popmaster arrives on the back of a good third at listed level and isn't taken lightly, with Apiarist also considered after his C&D success last time.

Preference is for APIARIST, who looks open to further improvement in this sphere. Unbeaten Qazaq is fearest most.

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (33/1 -32%) Novak	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Novak 33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in November. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 15 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Others make more appeal. 5f too sharp last time & handicapper relenting; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.
2	12 2nd (12) (11/1 -22%) Bellagio Man	11 11/1(-22%)	(12) Bellagio Man 11/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest gained 15 days ago, despite starting slowly away. Nudged up just 2 lb and won't be far away if things again fall right. Swept through to win over C&D two weeks ago; still well treated; solid claims.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/1 -64%) Wee Fat Mac	9 9/1(-64%)	(11) Wee Fat Mac 9/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, 3/1) 15 days ago. Should remain competitive. Well backed when second over 5f here two weeks ago; contender off the same mark.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +0%) Dicko The Legend	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Dicko The Legend 8/1, Latest win at York in July. 14/1, creditable fourth of 24 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) when last seen in September. Resumes from a break off a 1 lb lower mark and in a lower-grade race, so he needs considering. Returns from a break with his mark still within range; effective on Tapeta; considered.
5th	9 5th (9) (17/2 +15%) Profit Street	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(9) Profit Street 17/2, Course winner. 9/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. No more than an each-way squeak. Two-time course winner; running well since fitted with cheekpieces; this demands more.
6th	2 6th (2) (13/8 +73%) Showtime Mahomes	1.625 13/8(+73%)	(2) Showtime Mahomes 13/8, Latest win at Southwell in November. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (17/2) 4 days ago, conceding first run. Has to be taken seriously off the same mark. Comes here in good form, third over C&D on Saturday; one to consider.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/1 +31%) Blackjack	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Blackjack 11/1, C&D winner. 25/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap back here 15 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Creditable efforts on last three starts but more will be needed if he's to take this.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 -75%) Kats Bob	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Kats Bob 14/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 3/1) 22 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Collared late over C&D and at Southwell on his last two starts; up 2lb in a deeper race.
9th	6 9th (6) (6/1 +40%) Too Much	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Too Much 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 15 days ago, not clear run (Blackjack close behind in fourth). Not taken lightly. C&D win in October and she's carried on the good work since; unlucky here latest; claims.
10th	5 10th (5) (20/1 -100%) Moyola	20 20/1(-100%)	(5) Moyola 20/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, 5/1) 26 days ago, slowly away. Generally consistent, so there can be hope that he will bounce back and give a good account off this reduced mark. Conditions to suit but often slowly away and disappointed over 5f here last month.
11th	7 11th (7) (25/1 +24%) Rory	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Rory 25/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Last of 24 in handicap (40/1) at Ayr (6f, good to firm). Off 103 days and he's opposable. Conditions to suit but he's returning from three months off and others are more appealing.
12th	8 12th (8) (40/1 -100%) Howzak	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Howzak 40/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (5f) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Made all over C&D in November; disappointed last time and now tried in headgear.

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An unlucky third when not getting a clear run on two separate occasions over C&D last time out, TOO MUCH hinted that another win at this track may be in the offing. Off the same mark the five-year-old merits plenty of respect and she gets the vote ahead of recent C&D winner Bellagio Man, and Kats Bob, who has been runner-up on each of his last two outings. Others to note include Profit Street, Showtime Mahomes and Wee Fat Mac.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap, with DICKO THE LEGEND earning the vote. He bounced back from a couple of below par efforts when a solid fourth in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his latest start and, having acquitted himself well on the all-weather last winter, he is interesting back on a synthetic surface. Showtime Mahomes didn't get the rub of the green when third over C&D on Saturday and he is greatly respected, while Too Much and Wee Fat Mac also enter calculations.

A competitive race of its type. SHOWTIME MAHOMES was a touch unfortunate here on Saturday and can get the better of Bellagio Man.

16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 +10%) Show Me Show Me	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Show Me Show Me 9/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 3 days ago, left with too much to do. Needs considering. Should be making a big splash at this level but he'll need more than when 4th on Sunday.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/4 +20%) King Of The Jungle	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(3) King Of The Jungle 6/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Thirsk in September. 7/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 4 days ago, nearest finish having suffered a poor run. Weighted to go close. Two-time C&D winner; good run at Southwell at the weekend; leading contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (20/1 -100%) Rockley Point	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Rockley Point 20/1, 4-time course winner. 50/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 54 days ago. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2023, however. Conditions to suit but on a long losing run and others appeal more for win purposes.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -50%) Stone Of Destiny	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Stone Of Destiny 18/1, Course winner who got back on track when third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 22/1) 13 days ago. Untrustworthy individual, though. Better effort when third at Southwell last month; another 2lb lower; each-way shout.
5th	2 5th (2) (8/1 +11%) The Gay Blade	8 8/1(+11%)	(2) The Gay Blade 8/1, Course winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win at Musselburgh in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 20 days ago so needs to bounce back. On a competitive mark but reservations about the suitability of 5f remain.
6th	7 6th (7) (17/2 +23%) Doon The Glen	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Doon The Glen 17/2, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Good second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, no match for winner. Blinkers on 1st time. Considered. 0-18 but capable of winning at this level; new headgear tried now; strong pace would suit.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/1 +22%) Papa Don't Preach	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Papa Don't Preach 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 20/1) 18 days ago, finishing well. Not taken lightly. Expensive to follow since a Chelmsford win in October but remains in form; each-way shout.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 -20%) Elzaal	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Elzaal 12/1, 5-time C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 54 days ago. Must improve. Multiple C&D winner but losing run adding up and not at his best in the autumn.
9th	6 9th (6) (25/1 -25%) Hard Nut	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Hard Nut 25/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Something to find on form. Hard to win with but conditions fine and he has a good apprentice booked on his return.

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KING OF THE JUNGLE produced a pleasing effort to take the silver medal home at Southwell four days ago. With Lewis Chalkley claiming a handy 7lb this time around, he could prove very hard to beat. Stone Of Destiny showed a lot more when making the frame at the same venue on his latest outing and has to be respected off a 2lb lower mark, while Doon The Glen is another to consider.

KING OF THE JUNGLE didn't enjoy the rub of the green when runner-up at Southwell last time and is fancied to make amends off an unchanged mark here. Fellow C&D winner Papa Don't Preach rates the main danger, with Show Me Show Me and Doon The Glen also in the mix.

Show Me Show Me can go well but KING OF THE JUNGLE (nap) is preferred on the back of a good Southwell run on Saturday.

17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 -22%) Oriental Prince	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(4) Oriental Prince 11/4, 7/2, showed improved form to get off the mark in first-time hood in 11-runner handicap at this C&D just over 2 weeks ago. May have better still to come so expected to be bang there. Off the mark over C&D last time and he's open to more progress at this trip; big player.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -14%) Three Beauz	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Three Beauz 16/1, C&D winner in July but out of sorts since next start at Catterick. Hard to enthuse over despite a tumbling mark. Won over C&D in July but she's been well below that form in last four runs and is now 1-18.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 +8%) Rogue De Vega	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Rogue De Vega 6/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 17/2, wasn't disgraced when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Enters calculations back at a career-low mark but needs things to drop just right given his style. Won at Wolverhampton three runs back and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 +52%) Pockley	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(7) Pockley 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, failed to build on the promise of previous run when 4¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Oriental Prince in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Frequent slow starter who was never involved here latest and losing run is now up to 22.
5th	8 5th (8) (17/2 +58%) Shatin Venture	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(8) Shatin Venture 17/2, Ran poorly again after just 2 days off when fifth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Ayr (6f, good) when last seen 5 months ago. Makes all-weather debut. Still lightly raced but he's untried on AW and has some work to do after a break.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/1 -157%) Piperstown	9 9/1(-157%)	(6) Piperstown 9/1, 13/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago, leading final 1f. Fancied to be in the mix nudged up 3 lb. Off the mark when finishing well to score at Southwell 18 days ago; respected up 3lb.
7th	2 7th (2) (8/1 +43%) Masterclass	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Masterclass 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, failed to come on for recent run when tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) just over 3 weeks ago. Blinkers back on. Last win was 14 months ago and has form figures of 9635080 for current yard; opposable.
8th	1 8th (1) (6/1 +8%) Jamie Bond	6 6/1(+8%)	(1) Jamie Bond 6/1, 14/1, fared better than of late when 2¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Oriental Prince in handicap at this C&D just over 2 weeks ago, no extra last ½f. Mark eases another 2 lb and he could well get involved partnered by a very talented apprentice. Signs of revival when fourth behind Oriental Prince over C&D last month; not ruled out.

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Piperstown shed his maiden tag at Southwell on his most recent start and holds an obvious chance off a 3lb higher rating. However, a chance can be taken on ORIENTAL PRINCE, who struck by a length over C&D last time and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 4lb for that performance. The son of Orientor can complete a double, while Rogue De Vega could grab a place.

ORIENTAL PRINCE looked well suited by the drop to 5f when getting off the mark in a first-time hood over C&D recently and, with better still to come, Jim Goldie's 4-y-o can follow up. Piperstown also opened his account last month and he should be in the mix on the back of a small rise, with Jamie Bond and Rogue de Vega taken to fight out minor honours.

This is a tight call between the two recent winners in Piperstown and ORIENTAL PRINCE but the vote goes to the Jim Goldie's 4yo.

17:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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