1 Sunday 5th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 5th January 2025

There were 21 Races on Sunday 5th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Plumpton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 5th January 2025

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

12:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 -72%) Katate Dori	1.25 5/4(-72%)	(1) Katate Dori 5/4, Bumper winner in early 2023 who immediately bettered his hurdles form when easily making a successful debut over fences at Exeter on New Year's Day. More to come and obvious claims under a penalty. Very well treated under a penalty if he's in the same form as for Exeter win four days ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +57%) Stellar Stream	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Stellar Stream 6/1, Gained a deserved breakthrough success over fences (in first-time cheekpieces) in staying event at Bangor. Failed to complete next 2 starts and looked rusty at Ffos Lason return but better than bare result at Exeter last month. Not taken lightly back on winning mark with headgear re-applied. Won at Bangor (3m6f, heavy) off this mark last February and the cheekpieces return today.
3	6 3rd (6) (22/1 -38%) Fortunefavorsdbold	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Fortunefavorsdbold 22/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland and left previous form for this yard well behind with a brace of handicap chase wins at Huntingdon/Lingfield. Struggled since, however. Cheekpieces went on for two wins last term; may prove best watched until they return.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +60%) The Big Reveal	10 10/1(+60%)	(7) The Big Reveal 10/1, Yet to match debut hurdles form, including switched to fences handicaps this season after 20 months off, tried in this headgear when seventh at Lingfield latest. Lightly raced; falling in the weights but others still have much more solid claims on form.
5th	2 5th (2) (13/2 -8%) Ultra Beat	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Ultra Beat 13/2, Improved model this term, second on handicap chase debut at Bangor (3m) in October. Fell early at Hereford but quickly back on track when third at Warwick last month. Likely to stay long distances. Placed this term in two 3m handicap chases; another good chance to be placed, at least.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/2 +56%) Shot Boii	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(5) Shot Boii 7/2, Becoming well handicapped and showed enough when third at Lingfield last month to suggest he'll be able to take advantage near to hand, no extra only late on. Put up a bold show at Lingfield four weeks ago which puts him into serious calculations.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 -17%) Fairlawn Flyer	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Fairlawn Flyer 14/1, Won at Cartmel in August 2023 and looked set to coast in at Fontwell the following month only to go lame before 3 out. Off 15 months after that but shaped as if retaining ability when fourth at Kelso on comeback 4 weeks ago. Absent 15 months before an encouraging fourth at Kelso four weeks ago when upped to 4m.

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KATATE DORI started the new year with a bang on his chasing bow at Exeter, coming clear of the opposition up the home straight, and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop him from making it a quickfire double. Ultra Beat is likely to benefit from the extra couple of furlongs judged on his third at Warwick last month, while Shot Boii is capable of being in the mix too.

KATATE DORI took very well to his new discipline when making a winning chase bow at Exeter on Wednesday and can defy a penalty given how much he had in hand that day. Stellar Stream was better than the bare result at Exeter last month and is interesting back on a winning mark with cheekpieces re-fitted, while Shot Boii shaped as if his turn is near at Lingfield.

Katate Dori is the one to beat on his Exeter win but this is just four days later. SHOT BOII is one of several who need respect.

12:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Naas Beginners Chase 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +30%) Fun Fun Fun	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Fun Fun Fun 7/2, Useful in bumpers and Grade 3 novice hurdle winner last season. Good chase prospect for top yard. Potentially useful recruit to chasing but this is a relatively tough ask on debut.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 -22%) Karia Des Blaises	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(8) Karia Des Blaises 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 20/1, 8 lengths third of 8 to Only By Night in Grade 2 at Cork (16.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago. Up in trip. Unlikely to be far away. Fine debut effort at Cork; step up in trip should suit and looks a leading candidate.
3	4 3rd (4) (20/1 -67%) Iris Emery	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Iris Emery 20/1, Fairly useful chaser. Creditable third of 7 in maiden at Cork (21.2f, soft) 23 days ago. One of 3 from her stable. Respectable run behind stablemate Spindleberry at Cork last month; probably wants further.
4	5 4th (5) (2/1 +43%) Lantry Lady	2 2/1(+43%)	(5) Lantry Lady 2/1, Quickly reached a useful level over hurdles. Interesting recruit to fences but Blackmore partners stablemate Majestic Force. Potentially smart recruit to chasing and sure to be well schooled coming from this yard.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 +0%) Miss Pronunciation	28 28/1(+0%)	(7) Miss Pronunciation 28/1, Useful hurdler. Below that level in 2 chases this term but likely to do better at some point. No impression in two runs over fences but did better at Fairyhouse; needs this for a mark.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/4 -29%) Majestic Force	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(6) Majestic Force 9/4, Promising sort. 3/1, second of 7 in maiden at Cork (21.2f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Leading claims with improvement likely. Mistake at the last might have cost her on her chase debut at Cork; should go close again.
7th	2 7th (2) (66/1 -100%) Goodie Two Shoes	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Goodie Two Shoes 66/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Useful winner at 12f on flat. Fifth of 7 in maiden (28/1) at Cork (21.2f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Should progress. Held by a few of these after an error-strewn round of jumping at Cork last month.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (150/1 -50%) Hanoi Jane	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Hanoi Jane 150/1, Fair hurdler. Won a handicap at Punchestown in May 2023. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap there the following month but not seen since. Makes chase debut. Won a handicap hurdle off 89 at Punchestown in May; has a lot to find on her hurdle rating.

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MAJESTIC FORCE made a pleasing start over fences at Cork last month and may be able to go one better. The point-to-point winner was also successful in a maiden hurdle over this trip at Punchestown last season and was only headed close home when bidding to make all on her chase debut with Irish Emery 13 lengths back in third. The selection's stablemate Lantry Lady and Fun Fun Fun were both successful at Grade 3 level over hurdles last term and are interesting recruits to fences, while Karia Des Blaises made an encouraging start to her chasing career when placed behind Only By Night in a Grade 2 at Cork.

The low-mileage MAJESTIC FORCE made a very promising start to her chase career when narrowly denied at Cork last month and is taken to go one better now. Chase newcomers Lantry Lady, a stablemate of the selection, and Fun Fun Fun both tasted success at Grade 3 level over hurdles last season and may provide the main opposition.

Preference is for the unexposed MAJESTIC FORCE, possibly unlucky on her debut at Cork with more improvement in her

12:25 Naas Beginners Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:35 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/7 +29%) Mark Of Gold	0.571429 4/7(+29%)	(1) Mark Of Gold 4/7, Prolific winning hurdler who, despite not being an obvious chaser on looks or pedigree, made the perfect start in this sphere in 4-runner Noel Novices' Chase at Ascot (18.8f) just over 2 weeks ago, fortunate after runner-up made a mess of the last. Giving stacks of weight away but can progress. Excellent record here over hurdles and won a Grade 2 on recent chase debut; leading claims.
2	2 (2) (5/2 -43%) Lord Of Thunder	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Lord Of Thunder 5/2, On the up over hurdles last season, scoring twice in novice company at Wincanton. Looks the part for chasing and was making a promising start in this sphere when coming down 2 out at Cheltenham on return. Respectable fourth at Exeter since and remains one to view positively. Tongue tie applied. Merely 4th at Exeter on second chase start but respected in view of his previous promise.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +14%) Classic Anthem	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Classic Anthem 6/1, Expensive recruit from Irish points who scored over hurdles at Sandown in December 2023. Promising start over fences back from 6 months off when second of 4 at same course in November but not so good at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) later that month. Bounce back needed from 6 lb out of weights. Went close on chase debut but well beaten since and 6lb out of the handicap today.

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MARK OF GOLD stuck to his task and capitalised on his rival's last-fence blunder when making a winning chase bow in a Grade 2 at Ascot 16 days ago. The eight-year-old makes grand appeal now going handicapping over fences and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to complete a brace. The biggest threat may emerge from Lord Of Thunder, who shaped well on his first completed start over fences when finishing fourth at Exeter last month. Classic Anthem is noted too.

Joe Tizzard and Brendan Powell combined to take this last year, and they can repeat the trick with LORD OF THUNDER, who ran respectably at Exeter last month and remains a chaser to view positively with a first-time tongue tie applied. Mark of Gold, who took advantage of Personal Ambition's last-fence blunder to make a winning start over fences at Ascot just over a fortnight ago, rates as the obvious danger.

Topweight MARK OF GOLD made a very good start to his chasing career at Ascot last month and can make it 2-2 over fences.

12:35 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (10/11 +48%) Nowmelad	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(1) Nowmelad 10/11, Made all in 2m maiden at Uttoxeter in October and novice at Hereford following month. LIkeable type and not ruled out despite conceding weight all round. Can front-run; has won at Uttoxeter and Hereford but now gives at least 10lb all round.
4	4 (4) (6/5 +100%) Carismatic Soldier	1.2 6/5(+100%)	(4) Carismatic Soldier 6/5, Failed to land the odds but shaped well when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) on his hurdles bow 31 days ago. Holds leading claims with more to offer. Second in a bumper at Huntingdon and novice at Leicester; the standout candidate on form.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -25%) Cornish Comedy	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Cornish Comedy 25/1, 10/3, fourth of 7 in bumper at Uttoxeter 9 months ago on his sole run for Mel Rowley. Hooded for yard/hurdles bow and can't be discounted. Backed for bumper (heavy) last April but soundly beaten; left Mel Rowley for £8,000 in May.
3	3 (3) (33/1 0%) C'est Different	33 33/1(0%)	(3) C'est Different 33/1, 22/1, well-held fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Windsor (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Midfield in a bumper at Chepstow and maiden hurdle at Windsor, but beaten more than 30l.
8	8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Magna Victor	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Magna Victor 33/1, Raced freely when fifth of 8 in bumper at Perth 7 months ago. More is needed on his hurdles debut. Ran in two Perth bumpers last spring, easily better effort on debut.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -60%) On The Go	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) On The Go 40/1, Twice-raced maiden, a well-held sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. More is required. Weakened in closing stages over 2m at Hereford (fell at the last) and Southwell (18l 6th).
6	6 (6) (40/1 +39%) Following Chapter	40 40/1(+39%)	(6) Following Chapter 40/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience on debut when ninth of 13 in maiden hurdle here (19.4f, good) 44 days ago, racing freely. Can take a step forward. 150-1 for maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good to soft) in November and was beaten 26l.
10	10 (10) (50/1 -52%) Out Out	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Out Out 50/1, Shaped well when runner-up in bumper at Warwick in October 2023 but has offered little both hurdling starts 14 months later. In good hands but has a lot to prove. Second in a bumper in 2023 but two remote finishes in 2m maiden hurdles this winter.
7	7 (7) (50/1 +24%) Head Over Hinds	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Head Over Hinds 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, first run since leaving Gary Moore when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Needs to build on it. First run for new connections was modest form; may do better but hard to fancy just yet.
11	11 (11) (100/1 0%) Pooley's Promise	100 100/1(0%)	(11) Pooley's Promise 100/1, 150/1, ninth of 11 in bumper at Ludlow 32 days ago. Lot more is required on her hurdles debut. 150-1, disputed the lead long way when about 16l ninth of 11 in bumper at Ludlow.

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Nowmelad bids for a third success over hurdles having been found an excellent opportunity at Hereford in November. That said, this would be the softest ground he has encountered and the vote, therefore, goes to CARISMATIC SOLDIER. Runner-up on his hurdling bow at Leicester, the six-year-old is entitled to be sharper for the experience and may take advantage of the 10lb he receives from his likely main market rival. Boston Boy has the ability to be competitive if producing a clear round after running out on his last couple of starts.

CARISMATIC SOLDIER made a promising start when runner-up in a Leicester novice and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better here. Dual-scorer Nowmelad appeals as the one to chase home Olly Murphy's son of Soldier of Fortune, with hurdling-newcomer Cornish Comedy and the unexposed Following Chapter the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Dual hurdle winner Nowmelad has a 10lb penalty. He also very few viable opponents but CARISMATIC SOLDIER is the clear pick.

12:45 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Naas Handicap Chase 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (7/4 +30%) Lazer Wolf	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(2) Lazer Wolf 7/4, Promising individual. 10/3, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, soft) 33 days ago, impressively. Can follow up. Bolted up after a good round of jumping in a novice handicap at Clonmel last month.
8	8 (8) (11/4 +66%) Silver King	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(8) Silver King 11/4, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable 12¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Lazer Wolf in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, soft, 15/2) 33 days ago. Decent return after six months off when a weakening fourth to Lazer Wolf at Clonmel.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +31%) The Other Mozzie	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) The Other Mozzie 9/2, Latest win in chase at Galway in October. 18/1, sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Well beaten in a novice handicap at Cheltenham last time; stable second string here.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -8%) Aslukwoodhavit	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Aslukwoodhavit 13/2, Latest win in chase at Punchestown in November 2023. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Thirteenth of 17 in handicap chase (50/1) at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Goes well fresh. Not seen since well beaten in a Listed handicap chase at the Punchestown festival.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -20%) Hurricane Cliff	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Hurricane Cliff 12/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase (17/2) at Fairyhouse (16.7f, heavy), pulled up soon after 4 out. Off 9 months. Others more persuasive. Pulled up when last seen in a Listed novice handicap at Fairyhouse in March; best watched.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -300%) The Dara Man	16 16/1(-300%)	(5) The Dara Man 16/1, Unreliable individual. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 7-runner handicap chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good to soft, 12/1) 148 days ago. Down in trip. Won a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in August when last seen; handles softer ground.
7	7 (7) (18/1 +45%) Handsworth	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Handsworth 18/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Well beaten in two returns since his return to action in November; needs to improve.

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

ASLUKWOODHAVIT made an impressive start over fences when reappearing at Punchestown last season but was let down by his jumping in three subsequent outings. Hopefully those errors have been ironed out and it's encouraging that he's run well fresh in the past. Lazer Wolf showed the benefit of a couple of outings over fences when scoring in good style over 2m2f at Clonmel last month. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding had Kilashee and Silver King behind in third and fourth respectively and rates a greater threat than The Dara Man, who overcame a lengthy absence when making all at Kilbeggan in August but hasn't been seen again since.

LAZER WOLF proved a different proposition switched to handicap company when scoring in good style at Clonmel last month and looks one to follow. His stablemate The Other Mozzie is next best ahead of Aslukwoodhavit, who has a good record fresh.

Despite a 12lb rise, this looks a good opportunity for LAZER WOLF to follow up a comfortable win at Clonmel last month

12:55 Naas Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Plumpton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (2/1 +20%) Morning Air	2 2/1(+20%)	(7) Morning Air 2/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in the mud in France and made a successful hurdle debut at Leicester 35 days ago in the style of one who could have plenty more to offer. Sure to leave bare form behind. Fairly useful French Flat win; travelled well to score on hurdle/stable debut at Leicester.
6	6 (6) (3/1 -33%) Risk It All	3 3/1(-33%)	(6) Risk It All 3/1, Easy 6-length winner of 2m minor event at Nort-sur-Erdre only outing on Flat for Elisabeth Allaire. Very strong in the betting and shaped well on hurdles debut at Kempton last week, taking keen hold but sticking to his task. More to come. French 2m Flat winner who was a promising third on recent hurdle debut; key player.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +0%) Narragansett	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Narragansett 7/2, Fairly useful (and lightly-raced) winner on the Flat and showed plenty to work on sent hurdling when runner-up at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, pulling long way clear of the rest. Should improve. Clear second on last month's hurdle debut at Market Rasen and firmly in calculations.
3	3 (3) (7/1 +65%) Dr Waksman	7 7/1(+65%)	(3) Dr Waksman 7/1, Fair form in maidens on Flat (stays 10.5f), showed more than previously when made frame last time. Has left Andrew Oliver and now goes hurdling for successful NH yard. 0-5 on the Flat in Ireland but fair form and he's not discounted on hurdle/stable debut.
1	1 (1) (8/1 +68%) Vorderman	8 8/1(+68%)	(1) Vorderman 8/1, Limited impact in a brace of bumpers but caused an upset upped to 17.7f switched to hurdling at Fontwell a month ago. Far from an obvious follow-up contender under a penalty. Won on hurdle debut at Fontwell but improvement is needed to defy penalty in this company.
2	2 (2) (10/1 +50%) Crown Of India	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Crown Of India 10/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m), well beaten in handicap last time. Has left Ed Walker ahead of this hurdles debut with a hood kept on. 0-8 on the Flat for Ralph Beckett but fairly useful form; not ruled out on hurdle debut.

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

Morning Air justified favouritism when making a winning hurdles/UK debut at Leicester last month and another bold bid looks likely. However, the form of that race could have worked out better and Venetia Williams' filly will need to improve to defy a 6lb penalty. With that in mind, it could be worth chancing RISK IT ALL to build on last week's third-placed timber bow at Kempton, where he showed clear signs of inexperience. Narragansett is also noted.

Despite failing to land a gamble on last week's hurdles debut, RISK IT ALL showed plenty to work on at Kempton, ultimately finishing third, and with progress on the cards, he could be the answer. Morning Air was impressive when winning at Leicester and is sure to leave the bare form of that trailing in her wake.

Preference is for French Flat winner RISK IT ALL, who can build on his promising third at Kempton nine days ago.

13:05 Plumpton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/5 -50%) Clondaw General	0.8 4/5(-50%)	(1) Clondaw General 4/5, £150,000 purchase on the back of Irish point success and landed 23f novice hurdle at Worcester on his debut in October before a very good fourth in 3m Cheltenham Grade 2 last time. Big shout. Won Irish point and 2m7f novice; Cheltenham Grade 2 fourth confirms he sets the standard.
2	2 (2) (5/4 +23%) Prophesea	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(2) Prophesea 5/4, Progressive type who got off the mark in this sphere in 13-runner novice hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Has more to offer over this longer trip. Player. Point, bumper and 2m4f Wincanton novice hurdle winner; this move up in trip will help.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +17%) Copper Jack	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Copper Jack 10/1, Took a step forward when fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft, 100/1) on hurdles bow 43 days ago. Needs to back it up now. Engaged Wincanton 12.23 Saturday. Irish point winner; low-key start over hurdles but very stiff task at Ascot; has ability.
3	3 (3) (66/1 +34%) A Force To Reckin	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) A Force To Reckin 66/1, 80/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. Significantly more is required. Failed to complete in his two Irish maiden points and pulled up in a 2m5f maiden hurdle.
5	5 (5) (66/1 +0%) High Joker	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) High Joker 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Stratford (22f) 7 months ago. Has plenty to find on form. No form claims after his two hurdle races last spring; cheekpieces were added last time.
6	6 (6) (100/1 +0%) Pennant Legacy	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Pennant Legacy 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler and only poor form shown thus far. Cheekpieces go on for the first time. Heavy defeats in a bumper and three hurdle races; cheekpieces now.

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CLONDAW GENERAL wasn't at all disgraced when fourth in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and more testing conditions on this occasion are likely to see him in a better light. Prophesea got off the mark over timber at Wincanton but will need to improve on that display against the selection, especially with Chris Down's gelding stepping up in trip. High Joker appears best of the remainder.

CLONDAW GENERAL posted a very good fourth in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time out and can resume winning ways back in these calmer waters. Chris Down's Wincanton scorer Prophesea should ensure he does't have things all his own way however, with Copper Jack next on the list.

Clondaw General has done clearly the most but PROPHESEA might just improve sufficiently now that he is stepped up in trip.

13:15 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Naas Maiden Chase 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (11/10 +0%) Inthepocket	1.1 11/10(+0%)	(3) Inthepocket 11/10, Multiple winning hurdler (including at Grade 1 level) who showed no ill-effects of having been sidelined for nearly 12 months when landing the odds 13-runner beginners chase at Wexford (16f, heavy) just under 10 weeks ago. Leading claims with further progress on the cards. Resumed interrupted career with a stylish display at Wexford, looks the part here.
2	2 (2) (13/8 +35%) Ile Atlantique	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(2) Ile Atlantique 13/8, Useful winning hurdler who made a very promising start to his new career after 7 months off when winning 18-runner beginners chase (5/4) at Navan (20.7f, soft) just over 4 weeks ago, seeing things out better than had sometimes been the case over hurdles (went tongue tied). Will progress. Made all to win on chasing debut, jumping was fine, drop back in trip possibly not ideal.
1	1 (1) (7/2 -40%) Firefox	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Firefox 7/2, Winning hurdler who was most impressive when winning 6-runner beginners chase at Down Royal first time up over fences. Bettered that form despite being unable to justify short-priced favouritism when close third of 5 to Croke Park in Drinmore at Fairyhouse (20f) 5 weeks ago and can improve again. Failed to run to expectations in the Drinmore, winner has boosted the form, down in trip.
4	4 (4) (150/1 -127%) Kilbarry Saint	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Kilbarry Saint 150/1, 25/1, stepped up from first effort over fences when 12¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Only By Night in Grade 2 chase at Cork (16.7f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Clearly has a future in this sphere but faces a stiff task up against horses with some serious potential. Fourth in a Grade 2 mares' contest at Cork, this is much more demanding.
5	5 (5) (250/1 -25%) Walk In Time	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Walk In Time 250/1, Modest winner at 3m over hurdles. Failed to build on the promise of her chasing debut when fifth of 14 in handicap (17/2) at Thurles (25.1f, good) just over a fortnight ago. Significantly back down in trip but out of depth here. Engaged 2.50 Cork Saturday. 90-rated winning hurdler, completely out of her depth in this grade.

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

INTHEPOCKET was a smart novice over hurdles winning a Grade 1 at Aintree and made a bright start over fences on his reappearance last term. The selection was sidelined for nearly a year until making an impressive return at Wexford in October and his decisive victory over Farren Glory and Ifiwerearichman has been well advertised since. Ile Atlantique and Firefox showed a similar level of form over hurdles, and both have also scored over fences. Ile Atlantique easily made all over 2m4f at Navan, while Firefox also drops back in trip and may benefit from more forceful tactics after going close in the Grade 1 Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

INTHEPOCKET showed no ill-effects of having been sidelined for nearly 12 months when bolting up at Wexford in October and, with further progress on the cards, Henry de Bromhead's 8-y-o is fancied to take this step up in grade in his stride at the expense of Ile Atlantique, who couldn't have been much more impressive first time up over fences at Navan last month. Firefox, who ran a cracker when narrowly denied at the top-level last time, rounds off the shortlist.

Having had only one run last season INTHEPOCKET showed total authority on his reappearance and has the makings of a top 2m novice.

13:25 Naas Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/2 +0%) The Bluesman	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(4) The Bluesman 5/2, Chepstow bumper winner on soft in April and returned from wind surgery to make a successful start to his hurdle career back at Chepstow (19.5f, good) in November. Can be expected to improve. Bumper winner who scored on his hurdle debut and could play another leading role.
3	3 (3) (11/4 +8%) Jax Junior	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(3) Jax Junior 11/4, Placed in bumpers last spring. Had wind surgery after making a disappointing start to his hurdle career at Uttoxeter in November and totally different proposition at Doncaster 6 weeks later, winning by 10 lengths. There should be more to come. Made all by 10l at Doncaster; the strength of the form is questionable but he's respected.
5	5 (5) (3/1 -33%) As The Fella Says	3 3/1(-33%)	(5) As The Fella Says 3/1, £60,000 after winning an Irish point. Made a promising start to his hurdle career for top new stable when second of 11 over 21f at Warwick (soft) last month. Leading claims with improvement likely. Point winner who was second on hurdle debut and is in excellent hands to progress.
8	8 (8) (6/1 +40%) Game Colours	6 6/1(+40%)	(8) Game Colours 6/1, Had wind surgery after pulling up on debut and placed on all 3 starts since, on the latest going down by only a head in mares' novice at Wincanton (21.5f, heavy) 31 days ago. Engaged 12.23 Wincanton Saturday. Knocking on the door after three successive placed efforts; could again be thereabouts.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -17%) Illegal D'ainay	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Illegal D'ainay 14/1, Opened his hurdle account in 2m course maiden in May. Has bettered that form when placed twice under a penalty in recent months but others in this line-up look more progressive. Won here in May; creditable efforts in defeat the next twice and this may be more winnable.
1	1 (1) (20/1 +0%) Kissman	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Kissman 20/1, Fairly useful hurdle winner in France but not at that level in 2 handicap starts for new connections. Still early days with this yard but others look stronger here. French winner but down the field in handicaps on both British outings.
6	6 (6) (20/1 +0%) Elysian Knight	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Elysian Knight 20/1, Placed twice in bumpers and ran to a fair level again when 11 lengths fourth on C&D hurdle debut 5 weeks ago. Open to progress. Placed in bumpers and fourth on hurdle debut over C&D in a race that's working out well.
7	7 (7) (25/1 +50%) Minella Kaiser	25 25/1(+50%)	(7) Minella Kaiser 25/1, Placed on first of 2 starts in Irish points but remote fourth on C&D hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. More one for the longer term on that evidence. Third on debut in a point but well beaten the next twice, on hurdle debut most recently.

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A wind procedure worked the oracle for last month's Doncaster scorer JAX JUNIOR. Lucy Wadham's gelding impressed with how quickly he put his rivals to bed and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent him from following up. As The Fella Says made a respectable hurdles bow when runner-up at Warwick 24 days ago and the son of Soldier Of Fortune can put up the most resistance to the selection, ahead of the hat-trick seeking The Bluesman.

Nicky Henderson's AS THE FELLA SAYS was an encouraging second on last month's Warwick hurdle debut and can make the most of the 7 lb he receives from previous winners The Bluesman and Jax Junior.

Bumper winner THE BLUESMAN won on his hurdle debut at Chepstow in November and could have plenty more to offer for Paul Nicholls.

13:35 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (13/8 -18%) Illico De Cotte	1.625 13/8(-18%)	(2) Illico De Cotte 13/8, Irish point/maiden hurdle winner who showed much-improved form when making a winning chase bow at Carlisle (3¼m, good to soft) in October. Ran at least as well when third at the same course last month and he remains with potential as a chaser with headgear re-fitted. Better switched to fences in handicaps at Carlisle this term and stays 3m2f; headgear back.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +10%) Phantom Getaway	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Phantom Getaway 9/2, Winning Irish pointer/hurdler. No show in 3 starts over fences last season but fared much better (had a breathing operation and tongue tied) when second at Ffos Las on return. Went backwards in a big way at Ludlow last month, however, so needs to bounce back. Too many poor shows for comfort but he was also second at Ffos Las (3m) two starts back.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -40%) Livin On Luco	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Livin On Luco 7/1, Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles and bettered that form albeit fortuitously when making a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot under this rider on return. Struggled in better event at Cheltenham since but worth another chance back down in class. Engaged 1.33 Wincanton Saturday. Beaten long way at Cheltenham (good to soft) latest but best on slower; possible reviver.

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Having found two subsequent winners too strong at Carlisle, compensation could be on the cards for ILLICO DE COTTE. A 2lb nudge up the ratings looks surmountable for Dan Skelton's charge and he edges the vote over chase debutant Ballybentragh. The eight-year-old produced some decent efforts in novice hurdle company last season and he's entitled to strip fitter for his eighth-placed reappearance in the Gerry Feilden. Phantom Getaway is the pick of the remainder.

ILLICO DE COTTE has made a positive start over fences this season, making a winning return at Carlise before surrounded by subsequent winners when third there last month, and he can resume winning ways. Ballybentragh and Mahland should both come on for their comeback runs now going chasing and are possible threats.

Illico De Cotte has made a successful transition to fences but BALLYBENTRAGH could prove a potent force on today's chase debut.

13:45 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (11/8 +15%) Jasmin De Vaux	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(2) Jasmin De Vaux 11/8, Smart bumper performer, winning the Champion Bumper in March. Excuses for Punchestown defeat and he overcame a couple of mistakes to land the odds in 25-runner novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. Leading contender with this trip sure to suit. Won Champion Bumper, won readily on hurdling debut at Navan despite some sloppy jumping.
7	7 (7) (11/4 +8%) The Yellow Clay	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(7) The Yellow Clay 11/4, Promising sort. 4/11, career best when winning 6-runner Navan Novices' Hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) 29 days ago by neck from Fleur In The Park. Boasts a superb attitude and more than share of ability. Not far off the best of last season's bumper crop, 3-3 hurdles, only just got up last time.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +70%) Supersundae	6 6/1(+70%)	(6) Supersundae 6/1, Hasn't stood much racing but sent off 1/6 and didn't need to run close to peak form to win 14-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good), easily. Off 8 months but that no concern given his yard. Not seriously tested in landing very short odds at Ballinrobe last May, this is demanding.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -33%) Shuffle The Deck	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Shuffle The Deck 8/1, Sent off 5/4 and confirmed debut promise when winning 18-runner novice hurdle at this course (19.5f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Can improve again but he'll need to in this company. Third to Butch Cassidy at Punchestown, stepped up from that to win at this venue.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -55%) Butch Cassidy	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Butch Cassidy 17/2, First run since leaving Philip Fenton (having won a bumper) and looked a good prospect when winning 14-runner novice hurdle (3/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 43 days ago, battling well. Expected to build on that. Unbeaten winner of a bumper and a maiden hurdle, mixed signals from Punchestown win.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Wingmen	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Wingmen 16/1, Dual-bumper winner who made winning hurdles debut in November. Matched that form when second of 4 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago but this a tough ask. Smart dual bumper winner, maiden winner over this trip, found 2m1f too short at Cheltenham.
5	5 (5) (33/1 +0%) Spasiba	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Spasiba 33/1, Useful winner at 10f on Flat. Won 11-runner novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 1/2) 56 days ago, kept up to work. Will need to jump much better to have a say in this company. Up in distance. Got away with untidy jumping when winning a 2m maiden at this venue, up against it now.
3	3 (3) (40/1 +0%) Plontier	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Plontier 40/1, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. 9¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Tounsivator in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 35 days ago. Step back up in trip will suit but he's vulnerable in this company. Prolific Flat winner on the continent, fair run in the Royal Bond, others much preferred.

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JASMIN DE VAUX was a smart bumper performer last season scoring at the Cheltenham Festival and the point-to-point winner made a successful start over hurdles when drawing clear in the closing stages to take a 25-runner 2m Navan maiden. The form of that race has been working out well since and the selection should be well suited by this extra half mile. The Yellow Clay is an obvious threat having completed a hat-trick over hurdles in a Grade 2 over this trip at Navan last month, while Butch Cassidy had Shuffle The Deck just over five lengths behind when taking a 2m3f Punchestown maiden. The latter has since scored here over a similar distance.

A cracking renewal, with the vote awarded to JASMIN DE VAUX, who was one of the very best bumper performers around last season and with his opening hurdles win under his belt, there's plenty more to come over this trip. The Yellow Clay finished behind the selection at Cheltenham but has garnered plenty of experience over obstacles and can boast a superb attitude. He's a big threat, along with Butch Cassidy.

With three hurdle runs under his belt, THE YELLOW CLAY has a level of experience that could make all the difference

13:55 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (7/2 -5%) Transmission	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(3) Transmission 7/2, Did well in staying handicap hurdles, winning this race last year (2-2 over C&D) thanks to a remarkable sit from jockey. Progressing nicely over fences (second at Cheltenham last month) but connections understandably tempted by decent pot here and is very much respected on his return to hurdles. In rude health over fences at Cheltenham towards end of last year & 2-2 over hurdles here.
1	1 (1) (5/1 +0%) Monmiral	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Monmiral 5/1, Addition of blinkers reignited his spark as he landed Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) in March. Needed comeback run and much improved with headgear back on when chasing home Strong Leader in a Grade 2 at Newbury (24.2f) 37 days ago. Leading contender back in a handicap. Last season's Pertemps winner who was a Grade 2 runner-up last time; solid contender.
9	9 (9) (11/2 +8%) Kilbarry Hill	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(9) Kilbarry Hill 11/2, Two wins in November, got off the mark in 6-runner novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f) before claiming a walk over. Another step forward when scoring on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) headed and rallied to lead late on. 1 lb out of handicap but lightly-raced sort represents red-hot stable. Won on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter and today's extra yardage could be a plus.
6	6 (6) (15/2 +17%) Up For Parol	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Up For Parol 15/2, Fourteen runs since last win but decent third at Chepstow (23.6f, good) on final outing last term. Encouraging return from 8-months off when second of 9 (clear of third) in a handicap at Sandown (23.4f, heavy) 29 days ago, not given hard time once chance had gone. Entitled to build on that run. 9yo who has been beaten on his last 14 starts but placed on his last 3; each-way claims.
4	4 (4) (8/1 +0%) Dans Le Vent	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Dans Le Vent 8/1, Promising comeback this term before below-par run at Haydock in November. Much better when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft, 16/1) 9 days ago, relishing the step up in trip. Up 2 lb for that effort but still 12 lb below his last winning mark, albeit he is a veteran now. Close third at Chepstow recently and he could be bang there once more.
8	8 (8) (10/1 +0%) Lemoncello	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Lemoncello 10/1, Useful recruit from France but laboured effort at Bangor on British debut, but back on track on second start when fourth at Doncaster (16.5f). Flattered by second at Hereford (19.7f) last month but did rally late on, so tries staying trip today. Bit to find and could be one for fences down the line. Stayed on over 2m4f a fortnight ago & could benefit from the step up in trip; interesting.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +0%) Tommie Beau	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Tommie Beau 12/1, Landed 3 of his first 4 starts at Cartmel this term and followed up with some solid efforts. Took the wrong course when contesting Cross Country at Cheltenham, pulling up, before again failing to complete at Sandown (pulled-up, 28.7f, soft) 29 days ago. Back over hurdles today but has won over C&D. Pulled up at Sandown last month but won three times last year and has a good record here.

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Pertemps Final winner Monmiral improved from his return effort in a qualifier for the same series at Newbury to finish runner-up in the Long Distance Hurdle at the same venue. The eight-year-old warrants plenty of respect but he does face a stiff task against some interesting opponents with CLOUD DANCER getting the nod. The step up to 3m at Doncaster last time saw him take a big step forward and a 6lb rise doesn't appear overly harsh. Transmission bids to repeat his remarkable success in this event from 12 months ago.

A winner at last year's Cheltenham Festival and second in a Grade 2 already this season, MONMIRAL could have too much class for these back in handicap company. With rain forecast the conditions are likely to be testing and he's shown he can cope with plenty of juice in the ground, as has Transmission who landed this race when it was soft underfoot last year. Cloud Dancer is unexposed over staying trips and he can get in the money.

The ex-French 6yo LEMONCELLO displayed staying potential when keeping on well over 2m4f at Hereford recently and gets the nod.

14:05 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/2 +9%) Jeffery's Cross	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Jeffery's Cross 5/2, Low-mileage 9-y-o who took his form up a notch when gaining a first win over fences at Haydock in April 2023. Shaped as if as good as ever after returning from 19 months off when third of 5 in handicap at Windsor (24.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago and entitled to come on from that. Returned from long absence with quite pleasing run last month; still on a workable mark.
2	2 (2) (11/4 +8%) Thor De Cerisy	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(2) Thor De Cerisy 11/4, Back-to-back C&D winner in the second half of last season but he ended that campaign on a downer and started this one with another tame effort. However, got back on track when runner-up at Lingfield (20f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago and may well build on that back here. Dual C&D winner last season and returns here after decent run at Lingfield last month.
5	5 (5) (3/1 +14%) Gyenyame	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Gyenyame 3/1, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner who has the size to make a chaser and built on his debut over fences when off the mark easily at Exeter in November. Moody display when well-beaten third at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) since so no surprise to see first-time blinkers applied. Comfortable winner of weak race two runs ago; blinkers on after laboured effort last time.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -33%) Enjoy Your Life	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Enjoy Your Life 6/1, Won a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter and reappeared with an encouraging second over C&D in November. Ran poorly at Exeter since but fancied to leave that effort behind back down in trip. Good second over C&D on seasonal debut but struggled next time; not one to rely upon.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +20%) Captain Boudet	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Captain Boudet 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden who made a positive return to the fray when third of 18 in 19.5f course handicap in November. Similar form when mid-division at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) since and now attentions are turned to the larger obstacles (third in Irish point). Tongue tie added to usual cheekpieces. Placed in big-field handicap hurdle here in November and looks interesting on chase debut.

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The fitting of first-time blinkers could perk Gyenyame up after putting in an inauspicious round of jumping at Wincanton and it's too soon to be writing him off. JEFFERY'S CROSS offered plenty of encouragement when finishing third on his return from a 581-day absence at Windsor, though, and any improvement should make him tough to beat. Dual C&D winner Thor De Cerisy is also noted.

The Skelton team has taken things up a notch in recent weeks and JEFFERY'S CROSS can provide them with yet another winner after an encouraging reappearance third at Windsor after 19 months off recently. Thor de Cerisy was a dual C&D winner in the second half of last season, so he heads up the dangers returned to this venue, with Enjoy Your Life rounding off the shortlist provided he can put a dismal effort behind him.

Chase debutant CAPTAIN BOUDET ran a game race when placed in a big-field handicap hurdle here two starts ago and still has low mileage.

14:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
8	8 (8) (5/6 +49%) Joystick	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(8) Joystick 5/6, Promising individual. 7/4, fourth of 19 in maiden at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Obvious claims. Won a 2m4f bumper, fourth in a 2m3f maiden hurdle, shorter trip may be a concern.
7	7 (7) (9/2 +18%) Icare D'aubrelle	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Icare D'aubrelle 9/2, Promising type. Third of 20 in maiden at Cork (15.7f, soft, 10/1) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Open to improvement. Has run only twice since course bumper win in 2022, made bright start over hurdles at Cork.
3	3 (3) (15/2 +17%) Coral River	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) Coral River 15/2, Fair form in bumpers. Creditable second of 5 in bumper at Sligo (18.3f, soft, 11/10) 72 days ago, conceding first run. Makes hurdles debut. Second in three bumpers, good form here and at Punchestown, possibly ring-rusty at Sligo.
18	18 (18) (10/1 -67%) Trasna Na Pairce	10 10/1(-67%)	(18) Trasna Na Pairce 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, second of 10 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 36 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving P. M. J. Doyle. Would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Point winner and second in a Fairyhouse for Pat Doyle, new recruit for Henry de Bromhead.
10	10 (10) (11/1 +45%) Los Blanco	11 11/1(+45%)	(10) Los Blanco 11/1, Runner-up completed start in points (Apr 2024). With a leading yard for his jumps career. Interesting runner, particularly if backed. 20l runner-up in a point, less experienced than the stable's other runner Trasna Na Pairce.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -78%) Honesty Policy	16 16/1(-78%)	(6) Honesty Policy 16/1, Runner-up sole start in points (Oct 6). Has joined a top stable for his hurdle career. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are positive. Form of his only point-to-point start appears solid, has joined a top stable.
2	2 (2) (25/1 -56%) Big Mike	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Big Mike 25/1, Runner-up sole start in points (Nov 2023). Check the betting. Beaten 8l by the useful Artic Lane at Knockanard on his only point start for Cormac Doyle.
14	14 (14) (25/1 0%) St Cuthbert's Cave	25 25/1(0%)	(14) St Cuthbert's Cave 25/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Broke blood vessel when pulled up in novice hurdle (7/1) at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft), pulled up. Off 7 months. Down in trip. Pulled up in two of his last three starts before a break, addition of tongue-tie may help.
19	19 (19) (28/1 -100%) W B Easy	28 28/1(-100%)	(19) W B Easy 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 9 in bumper at Punchestown (16.8f, good to soft, 5/2) 42 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Arthur Moore. Promising debut in a valuable bumper last April, remote third on return, new stable now.
21	21 (21) (40/1 -82%) Fairyland Opera	40 40/1(-82%)	(21) Fairyland Opera 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 100/1) 56 days ago. Well-related mare showed improvement over C&D with a tongue-tie fitted, more needed.
15	15 (15) (125/1 -89%) Sticwiththeprocess	125 125/1(-89%)	(15) Sticwiththeprocess 125/1, Last of 8 finishers sole start in points (Mar 2024). Unplaced favourite on his only point-to-point start, worth a look for future reference.
4	4 (4) (150/1 +0%) Driveonwill	150 150/1(+0%)	(4) Driveonwill 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) 29 days ago. Third in a point, needs to step up considerably on initial hurdling efforts at Navan.
5	5 (5) (150/1 +0%) Fool Me Once	150 150/1(+0%)	(5) Fool Me Once 150/1, Placed on last of 4 starts in points (Nov 2). Best watched on hurdle unless the market strongly hints otherwise. Placed on the most recent of four starts in points, others have stronger claims.
13	13 (13) (150/1 +25%) Silas Marner	150 150/1(+25%)	(13) Silas Marner 150/1, Modest hurdler. Bit below form ninth of 19 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 26 days ago. Placed in two bumpers in 2021, glimpses of form in maiden hurdles but hard to fancy.
9	9 (9) (200/1 -100%) Le Grand Peinture	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Le Grand Peinture 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, sixth of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft). Off 10 months. Makes hurdles debut. Third in a small-field bumper at Limerick last season, lacks the benefit of a recent run.
16	16 (16) (200/1 -33%) Teds Corner	200 200/1(-33%)	(16) Teds Corner 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 19 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Not a bad effort in mid-field on debut but will probably need to obtain more experience..
20	20 (20) (250/1 -25%) Washington Parks	250 250/1(-25%)	(20) Washington Parks 250/1, Well beaten when fell last sole start in points (Oct 26). Posed no threat when falling at the last in a maiden point at Curraghmore in October.
17	17 (17) (300/1 -100%) Tennesse Boy	300 300/1(-100%)	(17) Tennesse Boy 300/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to modest 23f hurdle winner Clatterbridge. Dam an unraced half-sister to a minor hurdle winner who stays well, not a likely contender.
11	11 (11) (300/1 -50%) Nettuno Italia	300 300/1(-50%)	(11) Nettuno Italia 300/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 23 days ago. Engaged 12.30 Cork Saturday. Never seriously involved at Cork first time out, unlikely to make an impact at this stage.
12	12 (12) (300/1 -50%) Raby Mere	300 300/1(-50%)	(12) Raby Mere 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 100/1) 23 days ago. Third in a Downpatrick bumper last July, has failed to build on that, tailed off on latest.
23	23 (23) (400/1 -100%) Millbrook Queen	400 400/1(-100%)	(23) Millbrook Queen 400/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, soft) 26 days ago. Down the field in maidens at Ballinrobe and Punchestown, can be left out of calculations.

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The Willie Mullins/Paul Townend combination have dominated this race in recent years and may have the answer again with JOYSTICK. The Leopardstown bumper winner only weakened on the run-in on his hurdle debut at Punchestown last month and should progress from the run. Icare D'aubrelle has been very lightly raced since impressing in a bumper on debut here nearly two years ago but did make a promising start over hurdles in a Cork maiden last month, while Big Mike was second on his only point-to-point start and subsequently bought for 95,000 pounds. Fairyland Opera showed improved form when third over C&D last time, while point winner Trasna Na Pairce is another to consider after going close in a Fairyhouse bumper.

Useful bumper winner JOYSTICK gets the nod to build on a promising first effort over hurdles at Punchestown last month. Icare d'Aubrelle rates an obvious danger on the back of his encouraging first attempt over hurdles. Henry de Bromhead pair Trasna Na Pairce and Los Blanco and Gordon Elliott's Honesty Policy are interesting hurdle newcomers.

A course bumper winner in 2022, ICARE D'AUBRELLE may reward the patience of connections who have run him only twice in the interim

14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (3/1 +25%) Minella Blueway	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Minella Blueway 3/1, Winning Irish pointer/hurdler who has improved with each of his three runs in this sphere, staying-on second of 5 in 3m Windsor handicap chase 21 days ago. Interesting now his stamina is drawn out more. Went close at Windsor on third chase start and could be suited by this marathon trip.
2	2 (2) (10/3 +5%) Unanswered Prayers	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Unanswered Prayers 10/3, Resumed winning ways at Fontwell in November and backed it up with a solid third of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (28.7f, soft) 29 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts off the same mark. Won the Southern National before solid third in the London National; strong claims.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +0%) Dom Of Mary	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Dom Of Mary 9/2, Looked rusty after 8 months off/wind op when pulled up in handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Took this impressively 12 months ago so no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Pulled up on reappearance but cheekpieces return and he won this by 10l last year.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +7%) Animal	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) Animal 13/2, Scored at Sandown last December but ended last season below par, seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (25.3f) final run. Has gone well fresh though so possibilities on seasonal return. Placed in two Nationals last season; on a handy mark and could go well on reappearance.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +0%) East Street	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) East Street 8/1, Visored and in fine form for current yard when winning handicap chases at Wetherby/Leicester and Haydock handicap hurdle this winter. Pulled up back at Haydock last time but he 's the sort to bounce back with headgear changed. Made it 3-3 in the visor when winning last month, but pulled up subsequently.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +0%) Broken Halo	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Broken Halo 10/1, Fairly useful chaser who bagged 3½m handicap at Taunton in March. Pulled up on back of breathing surgery at Sandown (3m4f) on his recent return. Can take a step forward now. Pulled up on reappearance but may have needed it; won over 3m4f at Taunton last March.
8	8 (8) (10/1 +9%) Gold Clermont	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Gold Clermont 10/1, Course winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Fakenham (29.1f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Stays well and is below her last winning mark, but arrives with plenty to prove.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -11%) Jerrash	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Jerrash 10/1, Dual winner around 2m4f in the summer and has continued in good nick over much longer trips, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (29.9f, good) 36 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more. Well beaten at Newcastle last time but went close in the Durham National previously.

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UNANSWERED PRAYERS won the Southern National on his penultimate start before following that effort with a decent third in the London National. The handicapper left him alone for the latest of those efforts and an ease in grade may see the nine-year-old back to winning ways. Dom Of Mary returns to the scene of his finest hour having won this by 10 lengths 12 months ago. Others to note are Minella Blueway and Jerrash.

Evan Williams' progressive MINELLA BLUEWAY is the least exposed chaser in the field and gets the vote with this first try beyond 3m likely to yield further improvement. Last year's stylish victor Dom of Mary looks primed for another bold showing and is next on the list, although Animal, Unanswered Prayers, Broken Halo and East Street are all worthy of consideration too in a competitive Sussex National.

Last year's winner DOM OF MARY (nap) is back in the cheekpieces which he wore for that comfortable victory 12 months ago. He's the pick.

14:40 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (5/1 +29%) New Found Fame	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) New Found Fame 5/1, First success since his debut when taking a 19.5f Bangor handicap in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month. Should remain competitive up 5 lb. Kept on well to score in first-time cheekpieces last month; still well treated on old form.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +14%) Valens Bruyee	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Valens Bruyee 6/1, Dual hurdle winner last season, including a 2m course novice. Failed to take to fences on first 2 runs this season but back on track over hurdles in refitted cheekpieces when head second in Ffos Las handicap 17 days ago. Respected under Pritchard. Pulled up in two autumn chases but ran big race in defeat when back over hurdles last time.
6	6 (6) (7/1 -17%) Dangerous Touch	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Dangerous Touch 7/1, £135,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole outing in Irish points. Improved effort over hurdles when fourth in 2m Warwick maiden in November and can likely do better again for leading stable now handicapping over further. Big player. Improved form when fourth in 2m novice in November; can progress again in handicaps.
1	1 (1) (8/1 +27%) Alan De Banks	8 8/1(+27%)	(1) Alan De Banks 8/1, Bumper winner in the summer. Has reached the frame in a pair of maiden hurdles around this trip in recent months and rates a possible improver in handicaps. In the frame both hurdling starts; could easily have improvement to come in handicaps.
8	8 (8) (8/1 +0%) Hawk Stone	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Hawk Stone 8/1, Improver in 2m handicaps last spring, finishing second on first 2 attempts before going one better at Uttoxeter (heavy) in April. Shapes as if this step up in trip will suit and claims if fully primed after 9 months off. Opened account over 2m at Uttoxeter last April; still lightly raced; has fitness to prove.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -233%) Casual Observer	10 10/1(-233%)	(3) Casual Observer 10/1, Showed promise in 3 novice hurdles at the beginning of 2024. From a good yard and rates a likely improver now handicapping on his return. Market confidence could prove significant. Promising in novice hurdles in early 2024; makes handicap debut after layoff; shortlisted.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +0%) Golden Maverick	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Golden Maverick 14/1, A fairly useful 5-time winner on the Flat for Ian Williams and scored twice hurdling for current yard in the spring. Respectable fourth of 8 at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) last month while typically looking a hard time. Could benefit from a first-time visor. Raced lazily when fourth at Lingfield last month; visor added to keep him focused here.
7	7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Risk D'argent	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Risk D'argent 16/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2021. Made a respectable reappearance when third over 2m at Bangor last month but that losing run dents confidence. No win since 2021 but was plucky in defeat behind bang-in-form rival last month.
10	10 (10) (16/1 -14%) Loki's Mischief	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Loki's Mischief 16/1, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers. Ony modest form when reaching frame in 2 hurdles this autumn (close second at Taunton latterly came in a weak 4-runner race) but this longer trip should suit now hurdling. Tricky to weigh up after his small-field second in November but remains very unexposed.
12	12 (12) (20/1 +39%) Wot You Wearing	20 20/1(+39%)	(12) Wot You Wearing 20/1, Back-to-back winner over C&D in November 2023. Made an encouraging start to present campaign when just touched off in a 25.5f Hereford handicap in October but hasn't backed that up. Needs a return to Chepstow to spark a revival. Went close on seasonal debut in October but has gone the wrong way since.
13	13 (13) (25/1 +0%) Gwennie May Star	25 25/1(+0%)	(13) Gwennie May Star 25/1, More than hinted at ability in bumpers and novice hurdles but well held on Hereford handicap debut 15 days ago. Still early days but would need to see market support to consider now stepping back up in trip. Well beaten on handicap debut but remains unexposed and Dan Skelton is persisting.
11	11 (11) (25/1 +24%) Taritino	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Taritino 25/1, Three Flat wins for Joe Tickle in early summer. Only sixth back hurdling at Taunton (2m) 24 days ago but he's entitled to be sharper for that first outing in 3 months and this longer trip could play to his strengths too. Not discounted. Three Flat wins in 2024; ran okay over hurdles last month (2m); stamina a worry today.

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VALENS BRUYEE just missed out in a conditionals' race on heavy ground at Ffos Las on his return to hurdling. He looks worthy of another chance with Callum Pritchard allowed to utilise his full 7lb claim on this occasion. Risk D'Argent finished a creditable third at Bangor on his seasonal bow and can feature again off his current mark. New Found Fame will likely give another good account, despite a 5lb rise for last month's success at Bangor.

There's a feeling one of the unexposed sorts will step forward, with the suggestion being DANGEROUS TOUCH after his promising fourth at Warwick last time. A market move for Harry Derham handicap newcomer Casual Observer would make him a potential big threat. Valens Bruyee and Alan de Banks complete the shortlist.

Handicap debutant DANGEROUS TOUCH (nap) displayed significant improvement when fourth over 2m in November and can progress again today.

14:55 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (3/1 +63%) Krabat	3 3/1(+63%)	(2) Krabat 3/1, On a losing run but he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 28/1) 36 days ago. Interesting off a reduced mark. Fair effort in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; should be thereabouts.
1	1 (1) (10/3 -78%) Giant Haystacks	3.333333 10/3(-78%)	(1) Giant Haystacks 10/3, Career best when winning 23-runner handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (19.8f, good, 15/2) 8 days ago, driven out. Can make presence felt. Uup 8lb for Leopardstown but this looks far less taxing; very much looks the one to beat.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +25%) Moylussa	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(5) Moylussa 9/2, Lightly-raced sort. Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in November. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 17/2) 22 days ago. In the mix. Beaten on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse last month; one for the shortlist here though.
8	8 (8) (13/2 +0%) Miss Lia	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(8) Miss Lia 13/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 10/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Yard in good form. Worth consideration. Weakened late in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last month; should be a lot sharper now.
9	9 (9) (11/1 +21%) Another Ocana	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Another Ocana 11/1, Below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft, 14/1) 7 days ago. Can give a good account if back on his A-game. No real sign of his best form in four outings this season; others preferred.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -14%) Farmix	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Farmix 16/1, Useful winner at 16f in chases. 25/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 43 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beaten a long way in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; hard to recommend.
6	6 (6) (20/1 -43%) Gamigin	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Gamigin 20/1, Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. Soundly beaten last twice and probably best watched at present off this mark.
16	16 (16) (20/1 -11%) Spellacy's Cross	20 20/1(-11%)	(16) Spellacy's Cross 20/1, 10/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 132 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Thomas Mullins. Debuts for a new yard here after over four months off; others preferred.
10	10 (10) (25/1 +0%) Cullagh Pride	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Cullagh Pride 25/1, 33/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 7 days ago. Others appeal more. Placed in maidens but nothing to recommend from three runs in handicaps; not much appeal.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -12%) Doctor Churchill	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Doctor Churchill 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Off 18 months. Switches from chase to hurdles on his first run for yard after leaving C. W. J. Farrell. Debuts for a new stable here after 17 months off; best watched.
15	15 (15) (33/1 -106%) Dolly Watkins	33 33/1(-106%)	(15) Dolly Watkins 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 22 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Punchestown (16.5f, soft). Off 13 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Off for 14 months; showed some ability in maiden hurdles; worth a market check.
7	7 (7) (33/1 0%) Aine's Lad	33 33/1(0%)	(7) Aine's Lad 33/1, 33/1, seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Soundly beaten in three handicaps since November; makes little appeal.
17	17 (17) (40/1 -60%) Cornmarket	40 40/1(-60%)	(17) Cornmarket 40/1, 33/1, twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. no show after eight months off in a 2m handicap hurdle here last month; 4lb wrong.
11	11 (11) (40/1 -43%) Dalmatic	40 40/1(-43%)	(11) Dalmatic 40/1, 80/1, respectable tenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 28 days ago. No forlorn hope. Fared a little better on his second handicap start at Cork last month; more needed.
12	12 (12) (40/1 -43%) Alright George	40 40/1(-43%)	(12) Alright George 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, seventeenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little in four maiden hurdles since.
14	14 (14) (40/1 +20%) Imperial Tune	40 40/1(+20%)	(14) Imperial Tune 40/1, Fifteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Not a factor after 924 days off at Cork last month; impossible to recommend; tongue-tie d.
13	13 (13) (100/1 -100%) Bruno From Mars	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Bruno From Mars 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft, 100/1) 10 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Beaten wide margins in all five starts so far; no appeal on what he has done.

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GIANT HAYSTACKS showed promise on his first start for current connections when staying on into the frame in a 23-runner 2m Navan handicap and confirmed that good impression when opening his account in another competitive 2m4f handicap at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. The booking of Conor Stone-Walsh adds to confidence, and he can defy an 8lb rise. Krabat is a generally consistent sort both over hurdles and fences and was a creditable fifth behind Farmers Lodge (won again since) at Fairyhouse last time. Miss Lia won a Tramore maiden in August and was having her first run since when far from disgraced switching to handicap company at Fairyhouse last month.

KRABAT hinted at a revival when a good fifth in a big-field Fairyhouse handicap last time out so looks the way to go here off a lenient mark. Giant Haystacks is feared most on the back of his recent Leopardstown victory, although Miss Lia, Dalmatic and Moylussa can also have a say in this open handicap.

A confident selection goes to the progressive GIANT HAYSTACKS(nap) who faces a much less taxing task here than at Leopardstown last week

15:05 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/4 +62%) Theonlywayiswessex	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(2) Theonlywayiswessex 5/4, Resumed winning ways in good style over C&D 5 weeks ago but 10 lb rise looks a slight overreaction. Bolted up over C&D last time and a 10lb rise may not prevent another big performance.
3	3 (3) (15/8 +6%) I Shut That D'or	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(3) I Shut That D'or 15/8, No denying he's been rejuvenated since being switched to front-running tactics, winning twice over C&D in recent months. Likely to make another bold bid. Two C&D wins from his last three starts and he could still be well treated.
5	5 (5) (8/1 -60%) Diplomatic Ash	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Diplomatic Ash 8/1, A fair maiden hurdler who has shown similar form over fences, though he hung left when third of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Headgear now applied. Encouraging signs over fences the last twice and he may benefit from the cheekpieces.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -60%) Alto Alto	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Alto Alto 16/1, Four-time winner here but hasn't returned in form and others are more appealing. Change of headgear. Plenty to prove regarding current form but he's a four-time winner at Plumpton.

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I Shut That D'or has won over course and distance on two of his last three starts and beat Theonlywayiswessex on the first of those occasions. The latter has won here subsequently and there is little to choose between that pair on these revised terms, but SUN JOY is less exposed over fences. This six-year-old was having only his second start in a chase when runner-up at Sedgefield in November and a bold bid is expected from Ben Pauling's charge.

I SHUT THAT D'OR has won 2 of his last 3 starts (both over C&D) since switched to front-running tactics and he's sure to make another bold bid. Sun Joy left his chase bow behind when second at Sedgefield and is next best.

The lightly raced 6yo DIPLOMATIC ASH has shown promise the last twice and could be the type to benefit from the cheekpieces.

15:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (6/4 -20%) Giantsgrave	1.5 6/4(-20%)	(2) Giantsgrave 6/4, €50,000 3-y-o, £92,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Barrabooka. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Runner-up in an Irish point in the spring and transferred to a leading yard. Cost £92,000 after promising Irish point debut last April; with good stable under rules.
3	3 (3) (3/1 -33%) Maximum Offers	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) Maximum Offers 3/1, €40,000 3-y-o, £105,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to multiple jumps winner in USA Two's Company and useful hurdler/chaser Scorpion Sid. Runner-up only outing in Irish points in November 2023 and strong in the betting, he was placed again in a Carlisle bumper a month ago. Ran big race when placed on last month's rules debut at Carlisle; good chance..
8	8 (8) (7/2 +53%) Limerick Lass	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(8) Limerick Lass 7/2, €26,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to useful hurdle winner/smart chase winner Allart and fairly useful hurdler Sweet Adare. Noteworthy newcomer. Half-sister to smart jumper Allart; interesting newcomer from yard with good bumper record.
5	5 (5) (33/1 +18%) Pure Blue	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Pure Blue 33/1, €130,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2m hurdle winner An Tobar and dual bumper winner/useful hurdler Elle Est Belle. Had a breathing op before debut and fitted with a tongue tie, he weakened out of it over C&D in November. Half-brother to three useful jumpers but well down the field over C&D on debut.

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MAXIMUM OFFERS ran out of steam in the closing stages when third at Carlisle on his debut under Rules. The son of Getaway displayed enough to suggest he can win at this level and may prove tough to beat. Giantsgrave has joined Dan Skelton's yard after finishing second in a point-to-point in Ireland last year and is another to note, while you can also make a case for Limerick Lass.

GIANTSGRAVE fetched £92,000 following his runner-up effort in a point and, having been sent to Dan Skelton, he's sure to be very well prepared for this. He receives the vote in favour of newcomer Wannabe.

Carlisle third MAXIMUM OFFERS was right in the thick of things throughout last month's rules debut and gets the vote here.

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

15:40 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
8	8 (8) (2/1 +0%) Light Up The Dark	2 2/1(+0%)	(8) Light Up The Dark 2/1, Camelot filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 1m winner Wilkins. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1½m. Noteworthy newcomer for in-form yard. Newcomer from a stable in sparkling form; likely to take the beating.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +36%) Chez Fred	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Chez Fred 7/2, Saddex gelding. Dam, no promise in bumpers/over hurdles, closely related to smart hurdler/chase winner (stayed 21f) Le Vent d'Antan. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Stable always to be feared with a bumper newcomer and the market should guide.
1	1 (1) (4/1 +67%) Chantilly Wings	4 4/1(+67%)	(1) Chantilly Wings 4/1, First foal, dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 3m) Benefficient and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 2¾m) Leader In The Park. Nicely bred newcomer and probably worth a market watch.
4	4 (4) (11/2 -100%) Test The Market	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(4) Test The Market 11/2, Cracksman gelding. Dam 7f winner in Spain who stayed 9f. Represents leading yard and won't lack for speed if his pedigree is any guide. Flat-bred newcomer but commands automatic respect from these quarters.
3	3 (3) (9/1 +10%) Ripsnorter	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Ripsnorter 9/1, Australia gelding. Dam, 8.3f winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Adelar. Wears tongue strap. Mostly Flat-bred and wears a hood and tongue-tie for his debut; best watched.
5	5 (5) (12/1 -20%) Through The Storm	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Through The Storm 12/1, Bred for the Flat and didn't quite see it out when fourth of 12 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 11/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Weakened late in a Hereford bumper two weeks ago; stable have a good record in this race.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -29%) Good Eye	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Good Eye 18/1, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Styledome. Dam French 7.5f winner. Newcomer with very much a Flat pedigree; good rider booking and potentially interesting.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -133%) Scarriff Bridge	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Scarriff Bridge 28/1, Mukhadram filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Swan Band. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1½m. Another Flat-bred newcomer for whom the market might be the best guide.
7	7 (7) (40/1 +20%) Isabella Johnson	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Isabella Johnson 40/1, Rajj filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 5f/6f winner Strong Johnson. Dam unraced. Newcomer with quite a speedy pedigree; best watched.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

LIGHT UP THE DARK gets the vote in an event where the market should provide some vital clues. The Camelot filly hails from a yard in great form and the 95,000gns purchase as a yearling is a half-sister to two winners. Test The Market also represents a powerful stable and appeals on pedigree being by Cracksman out of a winning Camelot mare. Harry Kelly has won this corresponding race twice in the past decade and Through The Storm has the advantage of a previous run when fourth at Hereford last month, while the booking of Finny Maguire on Good Eye may prove significant.

The market will help shape this but as things stands, LIGHT UP THE DARK, Test The Market and Chez Fred look the interesting candidates on paper and are preferred in that order.

Preference is for LIGHT UP THE DARK, given the stable's fantastic run of form over the Christmas perios and indeed prior to that

15:40 Naas NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (5/2 +38%) Snapius	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(5) Snapius 5/2, Ex-Irish hurdles/Flat winner who has been right back on track on last two starts for his current yard. Second of 9 at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) before landing a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago, despite being weak in market. Not ruled out for excellent trainer. Clear with the favourite when winning at Lingfield and he's a key player up 5lb.
1	1 (1) (3/1 +14%) Schmilsson	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Schmilsson 3/1, Fairly useful performer on Flat and he doubled his hurdles tally after 7 months off in handicap at Wetherby in October. Hadn't quite reached those heights on starts since but still in good heart, possibly not quite seeing out his race in soft conditions (fourth of 8) 29 days ago. Stable are flying. Won at Wetherby on his reappearance but needs to better his two subsequent efforts.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -20%) Bucephalus	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Bucephalus 4/1, Usually races prominently and positive tactics saw him come good in this sphere when taking a 2m Newbury handicap in March. Latest second of 14 (under today's conditional jockey) in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) puts him bang in the mix here. Highly creditable second at Chepstow recently and a 2lb rise isn't harsh; leading claims.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -14%) Inferno Sacree	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Inferno Sacree 8/1, C&D winner generally makes the running. Enjoyed a fruitful spell landing 5 wins from 6 starts in first half of 2023. Largely struggled since but steps in the right direction on last two outings here, possibly not suited by extra distance when third of 11 here 34 days ago. Player back down in trip. Three-time course winner who is one to consider now back down in trip.
7	7 (7) (10/1 +0%) Goodwin Face	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Goodwin Face 10/1, Best effort to date over hurdles when runner-up over C&D in October, still displayed signs of greenness. Disappointing on handicap debut at Hereford (seventh of 15, 16.2f) 15 days ago. Didn't look the most straightforward of rides, but we know he goes well here, as does his trainer. Went close in C&D novice in October and perhaps unsuited by Hereford on handicap debut.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -43%) Aggagio	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) Aggagio 10/1, Landed decent pot over hurdles at Haydock in March 2023, but runs in this sphere since have been well below that. However, there were signs of promise on his latest run (fifth of 8 at Lingfield 19.5f, soft) when not given hard time. On a handy mark now and market should reveal what's expected. Continues to drop down weights; step back in right direction last time but needs another.

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BUCEPHALUS bounced back to form when finishing a respectable second at Chepstow last week. He could go close if able to back that up and is taken to edge an open affair. A winner at Lingfield last time, Snapius arrives in fine form and is likely to prove competitive once again, despite a 5lb rise, while Inferno Sacree is not out of it either returning to a shorter trip. Moab is the least exposed and is another to note.

A competitive 7-runner handicap. AGGAGIO could be the answer to this puzzle, having shaped better than his finishing position last time, so he's on a winnable mark if back on-song. Any market support for the selection would be significant. Recent runner-up Bucephalus and C&D winner Inferno Sacree both like to front run, and they can fill the placings and give Aggagio a nice lead into the race.

Bucephalus is tempting but this could go to SNAPIUS, who came clear with the favourite when winning at Lingfield last month.

15:50 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
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	At the races top pick
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How to use Tomform

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

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

About U.K Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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