13:00 Taunton (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +25%) Calvino		1.5 6/4(+25%)																															(4) Calvino 6/4, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Plumpton last time. Off a short break; effective from 2m to 2m1f and handles good to soft and good to firm ground. A course bumper winner who could bounce back for a yard with a good record here. Promising hurdling debut but pulled up at Plumpton since; well worth another chance.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -60%) Kapitein Kool		3 3/1(-60%)																															(1) Kapitein Kool 3/1, Ran to form under a penalty when second, beaten 2l, in a novice hurdle at Exeter last time. Off a short break; effective over 2m and handles good to soft and good ground. Debut form looks strong and may have a bit more to come. Excellent second at Exeter latest; concedes weight all round but a player after a break.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/4 +22%) Bright Legend		1.75 7/4(+22%)																															(3) Bright Legend 7/4, Finished a below-form third, beaten 9½l, in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell on latest outing. Off a short break; effective over 2m to 2½m. Irish form sets the standard, a threat though may be vulnerable to an improver. Fairly useful ex-Irish hurdler; well below par for new yard at Fontwell so more needed.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +60%) Sioux Falls		10 10/1(+60%)																															(7) Sioux Falls 10/1, Green and made mistakes on a modest debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time. A point winner who may need further than 2m under rules. Promising debut fifth at Chepstow; this winning Irish pointer can build on it; considered.
5th	2 5th (2) (18/1 +82%) Badentaggart		18 18/1(+82%)																															(2) Badentaggart 18/1, Improved in first-time blinkers but was comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective over 2½m and handles soft ground; looks one for handicaps. Only poor form shown in novice hurdles at Chepstow and Wincanton; lots more needed.
6th	5 6th (5) (300/1 -2400%) Fane Court		300 300/1(-2400%)																															(5) Fane Court 300/1, Showed improvement when winning a maiden point at Kirkistown by a short head last time, but will need plenty more to figure at this level over sharp enough trip on rules debut. Winning Irish pointer; makes his belated hurdling debut now and the market can guide.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -127%) Forest Hills		150 150/1(-127%)																															(6) Forest Hills 150/1, Made the running and set it up for closers when beaten 9l in a handicap at Chepstow last time; flat winner will be suited by sound surface but faces stiff task on hurdle debut. A fair 1m2f scorer on the Flat for Rod Millman; he's no forlorn hope now going hurdling.

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KAPITEIN KOOL sprang a surprise when defeating Calvino (second) at Newton Abbot in October, but he proved it was no fluke at Exeter next time, finishing second under the penalty. The latter is much better off at the weights today but having subsequently disappointed, that form is expected to be upheld. Bright Legend is far more exposed than the other principals, but he made an encouraging stable debut at Fontwell and must not be underestimated.

The vote goes to KAPITEIN KOOL who advanced his form when an excellent runner-up at Exeter last time out and can resume winning ways

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

13:10 Ffos Las (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 -38%) Bobby's Nelson		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(2) Bobby's Nelson 11/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 3/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m on soft ground and should soon get his head in front. Runner-up on all four starts and he can give another good account; chance.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/3 -48%) Off The Jury		3.333333 10/3(-48%)																															(9) Off The Jury 10/3, Ran to form when second, beaten 4l, in a maiden hurdle at Ascot last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m on soft or good ground; solid handicap form and likely winner soon. 0-10 under rules but runner-up four times and this could be a good opportunity.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 +29%) Jury's In		8.5 17/2(+29%)																															(6) Jury's In 17/2, Showed some promise on debut when fourth, beaten 4 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle here last time; off a short break; effective over 2m4f on soft; open to improvement. Point winner whose C&D hurdle debut fourth gives him something to build; each-way shout.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 -264%) Jackpot Cauveliere		40 40/1(-264%)																															(5) Jackpot Cauveliere 40/1, Modest debut when fourth, beaten 15l, in a novice hurdle at Warwick last time; off a short break; effective around 2m5f on soft; should improve for initial experience. Point winner; somewhat underwhelming on hurdle but could be a different proposition today.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/10 +12%) Giantsgrave		1.1 11/10(+12%)																															(4) Giantsgrave 11/10, Promising debut when 1 1/4l third in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time; off a short break; effective from 2m to 2m4f on soft or good to soft; more to come for top yard. Bumper winner; turned over at 2-5 on hurdle debut but still ran well; respected.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -10%) Karma Police		22 22/1(-10%)																															(7) Karma Police 22/1, Below bumper form when 36l third in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; effective from 2m2f to 2m5f on soft; should do better. Point winner and bumper runner-up, but disappointing on hurdle debut in November.
7th	11 7th (11) (50/1 -150%) Times Are Green		50 50/1(-150%)																															(11) Times Are Green 50/1, Improved up in trip when second, beaten 11l, in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective at 3m on good to soft; progressive and unexposed as a stayer. 11l 2nd at Chepstow in a race that lacked depth; a place is probably the best to hope for.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -122%) Trade War		40 40/1(-122%)																															(13) Trade War 40/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced when fourth, beaten 11l, in a novice hurdle here last time; off a short break; handles soft ground and likely to improve up in trip. Has shown ability and this longer trip may suit but a sizeable step forward is needed.
9th	3 9th (3) (50/1 0%) Eaststone Buck's		50 50/1(0%)																															(3) Eaststone Buck's 50/1, Again ran to a modest level when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; type to fare better once handicapping. Pulled up/tailed off on his two starts and modest handicaps beckon.
10th	12 10th (12) (150/1 -275%) Tom Desjy		150 150/1(-275%)																															(12) Tom Desjy 150/1, Poor hurdles debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last time; trainer in form but needs to bounce back. Point runner-up in April 2024 but tailed off over hurdles last month after long absence.
8	8 |PU| (8) (125/1 +0%) Manhattan Valley		125 125/1(+0%)																															(8) Manhattan Valley 125/1, Outpaced and never threatened when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time; acts on good to soft; likely to need further in time. Point winner but tailed off at triple-figure odds on his three hurdle starts.
10	10 |PU| (10) (250/1 -100%) The Moonlight Man		250 250/1(-100%)																															(10) The Moonlight Man 250/1, Improved up in trip when fourth, beaten 24l, in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective at 3m in points; looks one for low-grade handicaps. Point winner but big prices and pulled up/soundly beaten on his two hurdle starts.

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Last season's EBF Final runner-up OFF THE JURY has posted two creditable efforts in defeat since joining Mickey Bowen and appears poised to open his account. A reproduction of the seven-year-old's latest second at Ascot could prove strong enough and he edges the vote over Giantsgrave, who is entitled to build on his third-placed hurdling debut at Lingfield. Bobby's Nelson is the pick of the remainder.

Today could well be the day for OFF THE JURY, who has been frustrating to follow but has leading form claims. Giantsgrave is feared.

13:10 Ffos Las (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:20 Clonmel 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/5 +51%) Santo Sospir		0.8 4/5(+51%)																															(4) Santo Sospir 4/5, Showed improvement when landing a Punchestown maiden hurdle by a length last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and handles soft ground. Open to further progress over hurdles. Debut bumper winner kept on well to win over 2m3f last time; drop back in trip a concern.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +25%) Baby Kate		6 6/1(+25%)																															(5) Baby Kate 6/1, From a yard that has won three of the last four renewals. Made mistakes, was outpaced, and needed the run when well held in the Grabel Mares Hurdle (Listed) at Punchestown last time. Effective between 2m and 2m2f on soft or good ground; should strip fitter now. Dual bumper winner in 2023 was tailed off at Punchestown on return, which raises questions.
3	2 3rd (2) (28/1 -40%) Icare Desbois		28 28/1(-40%)																															(2) Icare Desbois 28/1, Made mistakes and disappointed on his hurdles return when finishing down the field in a Leopardstown handicap. Blinkers are applied for the first time. Effective at 2m and had been consistent over hurdles before that effort. Bumper/hurdle winner has looked out of form in recent Flat and hurdles runs.
4	3 4th (3) (200/1 -203%) Marlpark		200 200/1(-203%)																															(3) Marlpark 200/1, Pulled up in a Naas handicap chase last time and is returning from a lengthy absence. C&D hurdles winner may find ground on the soft side. Faces a tough task here. C&D maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has a lot to find on ratings.
1	1 |F| (1) (7/4 +0%) Charlus		1.75 7/4(+0%)																															(1) Charlus 7/4, The yard has won three of the last four runnings of this race. Travelled strongly but was out-battled late by a stablemate when second, beaten 2 1/2l in a Conditions Hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective over 2m and handles soft ground; improving over hurdles. The choice of Townend following runner-up finish at Punchestown last time; big chance.

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Santo Sospir showed a likeable attitude to repel all challengers to get off the mark over hurdles in November and Gordon Elliott's bumper winner has plenty of scope for improvement. Baby Kate struggled in Listed company last time and will find this easier, but stablemate CHARLUS might be the one. Willie Mullins' charge is rated in the 90s on the Flat and shaped with promise when returning to the smaller obstacles when second at Punchestown last month. His rating of 132 sets a fair standard and he looks the one to beat.

Finishing runner-up to a longer-priced stablemate last time, CHARLUS, is the choice of Townend, handles heavy and is ahead on ratings

13:20 Clonmel 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:30 Taunton (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1/3 +0%) Onlyforfrankie		0.333333 1/3(+0%)																															(5) Onlyforfrankie 1/3, Promising hurdle debut when 6l third in a maiden hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective at 2m; Irish bumper winner who should improve on that debut effort. Looked good in an Irish bumper and positives to take from his two runs in Britain.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/2 +30%) Babyken		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(10) Babyken 7/2, Stable has won two of the last five runnings; pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell latest; tongue-tie fitted for the first time; off a short break; showed useful flat form in France, has joined a top yard and could leave debut effort behind. Flat winner in France; flopped at Fontwell but had a break and now tongue tied.
3	1 3rd (1) (66/1 +67%) Arnie Moon		66 66/1(+67%)																															(1) Arnie Moon 66/1, Outpaced and made a poor debut when finishing down the field in a novice hurdle at Exeter most recently; has all to prove. Ran okay in his first bumper but tailed off in the second and again on hurdling debut.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 +75%) Jaffa Cake		10 10/1(+75%)																															(4) Jaffa Cake 10/1, Green and made mistakes on a poor debut when down the field in a novice hurdle at Exeter most recent; effective at 2m on good to soft ground; bumper form franked at Graded level but yet to fire over hurdles. In a good yard but has struggled badly (twice over hurdles) since his encouraging debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 -213%) Quinta Brigada		50 50/1(-213%)																															(6) Quinta Brigada 50/1, Ran to form but well beaten in a 4yo bumper at Galway latest; off a short break and hard to recommend up in trip on hurdle/stable debut. Short in the betting but beaten about 12l in bumpers at Leopardstown and Galway.
6th	9 6th (9) (150/1 -88%) Galactic Princess		150 150/1(-88%)																															(9) Galactic Princess 150/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle here latest; wears a hood for the first time; showed minor promise in points but has plenty to prove under rules. Point second doesn't amount to much; 50-1 when pulled up here nine days ago.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 +69%) Hard Stare		25 25/1(+69%)																															(3) Hard Stare 25/1, Outpaced but improved without threatening when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton most recent; effective at 2m on good ground; can do better over hurdles judged on point win but likely better over further in handicaps. Initial promise but two tailed-off runs over hurdles now leave him with much to prove.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -175%) Trooper		33 33/1(-175%)																															(7) Trooper 33/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Dusseldorf latest; flat winner in Germany; market may prove best guide starting out over hurdles. Had plenty of Flat racing on the continent, going 5-25; should stay the trip okay.
8	8 |F| (8) (18/1 -80%) Victors Spirit		18 18/1(-80%)																															(8) Victors Spirit 18/1, Far too free and stopped quickly on a poor debut when down the field in a maiden at Wolverhampton most recent; had been in good form prior in bumpers; sound surface will suit; not ruled out on hurdle debut. Tailed off on the AW last month but was runner-up in two bumpers during the summer.

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Onlyforfrankie made a pleasing start to life over hurdles at Hereford and is one of the more appealing options in what looks a moderate heat, as is Constantinian, who finished second over that same C&D in November. That being said, a chance can be taken on VICTORS SPIRIT. Things didn't work out for him on the level last month, but Neil King's gelding had shown clear ability in a couple of bumpers previously and might benefit from a switch to hurdles.

This looks a good opportunity for ONLYFORFRANKIE who sets the standard, on both his bumper form and the run in a Hereford maiden.

13:30 Taunton (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:40 Ffos Las (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 -71%) Pour Les Filles		12 12/1(-71%)																															(1) Pour Les Filles 12/1, Pulled up in the Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed) at Naas last time after never travelling and not handling the ground. Off a short break, effective around 2m4f with cut, and may do better now chasing for a new yard. Left Gordon Elliott after two disappointing hurdle runs; now chasing for new stable.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/4 +25%) Largy Belter		2.25 9/4(+25%)																															(3) Largy Belter 9/4, Keen and given too much to do when finishing 3 1/2l third in a beginners' chase at Haydock on his latest start. The trainer is in form, he's effective at 2m4f, and may improve now entering handicaps. Unexposed 6yo; not beaten far in small-field beginners' chase last month; handicap debut.
2	2 |F| (2) (1/1 -10%) Juby Ball		1 1/1(-10%)																															(2) Juby Ball 1/1, Rallied gamely and improved back from a break when winning a beginners' chase at Carlisle by a neck last time. Effective at 2m on soft ground and should progress further over fences after that run. 2-2 over hurdles; battled well to score on chase debut; still has considerable potential.
4	4 |PU| (4) (4/1 +20%) Alentejo		4 4/1(+20%)																															(4) Alentejo 4/1, Well below form when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Compiegne on his most recent run. Wears blinkers for the first time after a wind operation, effective at 2m2f with cut, and faces a stiff task on British debut. 3-12 over hurdles in France; makes British/chase debut after long absence; blinkers added.

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Juby Ball is sure to prove popular given his upward trajectory and he displayed a willing attitude when holding on to make a winning chase bow at Carlisle. However, an official rating of 129 does demand more on his handicap debut and it could be worth chancing LARGY BELTER. Dan Skelton's charge posted his best effort to date when finishing third at Haydock and he may prove to be better treated. The ex-French Alentejo is also worth a second look.

A promising novice hurdler last season, JUBY BALL can almost certainly better the bare form of his hard-fought chase win in November.

13:40 Ffos Las (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:50 Clonmel 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	18 1st (18) (15/8 +25%) Radiator Springs		1.875 15/8(+25%)																															(18) Radiator Springs 15/8, Very promising debut when 12l third behind a potential top-class rival in a maiden hurdle at Naas; effective at 2m and acts with cut; a point winner who has joined a top yard and should be winning soon. Point winner, promising third on hurdles debut at Naas, likely to improve, leading claims.
2	15 2nd (15) (7/1 +79%) Likealightswitch		7 7/1(+79%)																															(15) Likealightswitch 7/1, Made too much use of when stepped up in trip and finished down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork; effective at 2m and handles soft and good ground; progressive prior to that run. Placed in 4yo maidens, well beaten off 102 in h'cap latest, more needed back in a maiden.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 +53%) Shoda		1.875 15/8(+53%)																															(3) Shoda 15/8, Ran to form when a bit free, finishing 10l third in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown; trainer in form, consistent so far in both codes, and capable of finding a maiden soon. Course Flat winner, rated 117 after 3 runs over timber, strip fitter for latest, chance.
4	10 4th (10) (7/2 +56%) Crystal Gold		3.5 7/2(+56%)																															(10) Crystal Gold 7/2, Unseated in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; placed on debut prior to that; effective around 2m4f and acts on soft to heavy ground; open to further progress. Solid third at Punchestown on hurdles debut, unseated latest, claims.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +50%) Apples Jane		5 5/1(+50%)																															(4) Apples Jane 5/1, Raced keenly and made mistakes when going clear but stopped quickly after being made too much use of at Fairyhouse; off a short break and may improve over hurdles with time. Well bred but 0-5 in bumpers, well beaten on hurdles debut, others preferred.
6th	14 6th (14) (80/1 -21%) Jumbos Jet		80 80/1(-21%)																															(14) Jumbos Jet 80/1, 20,000 euros Hillstar mare. Dam was a hurdles winner here. May just need this initial experience. E20,000 Hillstar mare, dam chase and hurdles winner, likely best watched on debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (300/1 -50%) Ballinaboola Gold		300 300/1(-50%)																															(5) Ballinaboola Gold 300/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas last time; showed little in bumpers and has everything to prove over hurdles. 0-2 in bumpers, 200-1 and tailed off on hurdles debut, others more likely.
8th	1 8th (1) (125/1 +17%) Ina Mina		125 125/1(+17%)																															(1) Ina Mina 125/1, Made mistakes and raced keenly when running poorly in a maiden hurdle at Limerick; effective over 12f and likely capable of better than she showed on debut, though she may need more time. Flat winner, soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Limerick, hard to fancy after that effort.
9th	6 9th (6) (150/1 +25%) Ballingurteen		150 150/1(+25%)																															(6) Ballingurteen 150/1, Outpaced and never a factor when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick; this test likely to prove too sharp. Placed in sole point, heavy defeats both starts over hurdles, one for handicaps.
10th	13 10th (13) (16/1 -14%) Hilltop Duchess		16 16/1(-14%)																															(13) Hilltop Duchess 16/1, Outpaced and never a factor when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan; off a short break; a 3m point winner who acts on soft ground and may require more time and further over hurdles. Point winner, made no impression in first two maiden hurdles, may find level in h'caps.
11th	16 11th (16) (300/1 -50%) Madam Elle		300 300/1(-50%)																															(16) Madam Elle 300/1, Made mistakes but showed some improvement from debut when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick; major improvement required. Huge odds and never sighted in two maiden hurdles, hard to fancy on form.
12th	7 12th (7) (300/1 -50%) Barrowline		300 300/1(-50%)																															(7) Barrowline 300/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick; likely to appreciate longer trips later on. 0-6 in points, huge odds and ran accordingly in two maiden hurdles, safe to rule out.
13th	9 13th (9) (150/1 +0%) Boston Breeze		150 150/1(+0%)																															(9) Boston Breeze 150/1, Never threatened when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on her only start; likely to need more time. Glimmer of ability on hurdles debut at Punchestown, much more needed.
14th	12 14th (12) (300/1 -50%) Down Your Way		300 300/1(-50%)																															(12) Down Your Way 300/1, Never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles; yet to find suitable conditions and has plenty to prove. Tailed off in maiden hurdles at Cork and Thurles, unlikely to be the answer here.
15th	11 15th (11) (300/1 -50%) Del Boys Diva		300 300/1(-50%)																															(11) Del Boys Diva 300/1, Ran poorly when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles; yet to find suitable conditions and has all to prove. No impact in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles at Thurles, handicaps beckon.
16th	17 16th (17) (100/1 +0%) Question Asked		100 100/1(+0%)																															(17) Question Asked 100/1, Westerner mare; half-sister to Born In Borris, very useful at 16f. Likely one for further down the line. Westerner mare, half-sister to two Rules' winners, likely best watched on debut.
8	8 |PU| (8) (125/1 -150%) Baymount		125 125/1(-150%)																															(8) Baymount 125/1, Far too keen and ran poorly when well beaten on debut in a mares' bumper at Thurles; has plenty to find starting out over hurdles. Midfield on debut in Thurles bumper last month, may need more time, watch.

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This isn't the deepest of contests and it might present an opportunity for SHODA to break her hurdling duck. Joseph O'Brien's mare has finished third on all three of her starts over timber, including in a Grade 3, so, whilst many need to find improvement, it's unlikely she'll need to run to an exceptionally high level. Shadys Lady bolted up in a Naas bumper in November and is of definite interest now sent hurdling, along with Radiator Springs, who finished a creditable third on her first start under Rules.

SHODA shaped nicely after a break in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last month and she won here on the Flat in September

13:50 Clonmel 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:00 Taunton (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1/1 +64%) Crest Of Stars		1 1/1(+64%)																															(2) Crest Of Stars 1/1, Jumped poorly but ran to form when 12l third in a novice hurdle at Plumpton last time; effective at 2m on good ground; open to further progress if tidying up his jumping and should stay further in time. Bumper winner; let down by jumping when beaten 12l by General Briar last month.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/8 +46%) Explode		1.625 13/8(+46%)																															(8) Explode 13/8, Went clear and was made too much use of when improving from debut to finish fourth beaten 12l in a juvenile hurdle at Newbury last time; effective at 2m and can do better with more restrained tactics. Useful on the Flat; clear at one stage before going down by 12l at Newbury.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +90%) Monsun Climate		5 5/1(+90%)																															(5) Monsun Climate 5/1, Improved from debut but had too much to do when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Ludlow last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; point form suggests longer distances may suit. Looked poor but his 15l defeat behind a good one at Ludlow was very encouraging.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +82%) Lydeard Girl		9 9/1(+82%)																															(7) Lydeard Girl 9/1, Rallied gamely and ran to form when comfortably held in a novice hurdle here last time; effective at 2m on good ground; consistent but looks one for handicaps. Beaten a shade under 20l in two C&D novices this winter so she has a degree of ability.
5th	4 5th (4) (200/1 -60%) Marhaba Million		200 200/1(-60%)																															(4) Marhaba Million 200/1, Made mistakes and ran poorly when down the field in a novice hurdle here last time; second run after a wind operation; regressive on the Flat and has plenty to prove over hurdles. Regressed on the Flat and was 150-1 when tailed off on last month's jumps debut here.
6th	1 6th (1) (80/1 -100%) Anthracite		80 80/1(-100%)																															(1) Anthracite 80/1, Below form after an absence when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Windsor last time; largely poor on flat; returns from a very long layoff and faces a tough task on hudle debut. Low-grade Flat form in four races at up to 1m2f and he's returning from a long absence.
7th	3 7th (3) (150/1 -275%) Dino Moon		150 150/1(-275%)																															(3) Dino Moon 150/1, Outpaced and modest on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Ascot on his only start; that a good race but difficult to fancy on hurdle debut. Made debut in a bumper at Ascot but went off 28-1 and trailed in last.
10	10 |PU| (10) (66/1 -32%) I'll Give It A Go		66 66/1(-32%)																															(10) I'll Give It A Go 66/1, Keen and made too much use of when finishing down the field in a handicap at Nottingham last time; consistent on flat prior to that; yard has done well with similar types; returning from a long layoff and market can guide on hurdle debut. Placed on the Flat for James Owen but at a modest level; stamina not guaranteed.

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POURQUOI PAS PAPA was no match for one that went on to contest the Coral Finale Juvenile Hurdle last month. That rival went on to disappoint that day but it sets a decent standard nonetheless and, with improvement likely, he is fancied to go one place better. Crest Of Stars hit the frame at Plumpton latest and may well be capable of better himself, while similar comments apply to Explode, who has yet to show his best since making the switch to hurdles.

The suggestion is POURQUOI PAS PAPA, who probably chased home a very good horse at Sandown. Explode is second choice.

14:00 Taunton (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:10 Ffos Las (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +0%) Fresh Speculation		4.5 9/2(+0%)																															(2) Fresh Speculation 9/2, Travelled strongly to win a handicap by 3l off a 7lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective from 2m4f to 2m7f on soft or good to soft; respected off his new mark. C&D winner who scored at Leicester 39 days ago; in the mix if backing up that effort.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 +54%) Pachacuti		5.5 11/2(+54%)																															(8) Pachacuti 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wetherby last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m with cut in the ground and has a chance on the pick of his hurdle form. Didn't jump well over fences last time (pulled up) and not ruled out now back over hurdles.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -140%) Our Dylan		12 12/1(-140%)																															(6) Our Dylan 12/1, Returned to form when winning a handicap by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f on soft or good ground; in form and unpenalised. 10yo who has career-high mark but beat 13 rivals to win at Wincanton latest; respected.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -9%) There Runs Mary		3 3/1(-9%)																															(4) There Runs Mary 3/1, Ran to form when 4 1/2l third in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time; effective at 2m on heavy or soft ground and open to improvement now handicapping. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for whom the step up in trip could be ideal on handicap debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 +27%) Hot Goddess		5.5 11/2(+27%)																															(5) Hot Goddess 11/2, Ran slightly below form when 3l third in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield last time; effective around 2m4f on soft or good to soft ground and may still have more to offer. Open to improvement and Harry Atkins removes a useful 7lb on handicap debut; chance.
6th	11 6th (11) (9/2 +55%) Mumbles		4.5 9/2(+55%)																															(11) Mumbles 9/2, Returned to form when beaten 3l by a well-handicapped rival off a 4lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective at 2m4f and suited by plenty of cut; well treated if maintaining that form. Runner-up to a handicap blot at Chepstow in November and he's in calculations.
7th	3 7th (3) (40/1 -100%) Aaron		40 40/1(-100%)																															(3) Aaron 40/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f on heavy or soft; needs to find more to figure. Showed ability on first 2 hurdle starts (including C&D); improvement needed on h'cap debut.
1	1 |PU| (1) (11/1 -22%) Lemoncello		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Lemoncello 11/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time; effective around 2m4f with cut in the ground and could run well back over hurdles. A faller over fences on last 2 starts; on a dangerous mark; possible player back hurdling.
7	7 |PU| (7) (25/1 -79%) Bluella Bresil		25 25/1(-79%)																															(7) Bluella Bresil 25/1, Not knocked about when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon last time; absent for a very long spell but effective at 2m4f on soft ground and open to progress now handicapping. Returns from long absence but new trainer is enjoying an excellent season; watch betting.
9	9 |PU| (9) (28/1 +0%) I Am Spider Man		28 28/1(+0%)																															(9) I Am Spider Man 28/1, Took a step back in the right direction when beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and on a fair mark if able to bounce back. Taunton last week was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today.

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Although she needs to brush up on her jumping, THERE RUNS MARY is bred to relish this rise in distance. An opening mark of 109 looks workable given her latest third behind a subsequent winner at Leicester and she can get her head back in front. Hot Goddess has acquitted herself with credit in all three maiden hurdle runs and she's feared most, ahead of Wincanton scorer Our Dylan.

The step up in trip could be a good move for handicap debutante THERE RUNS MARY (nap) who can make it three wins from her five starts.

14:10 Ffos Las (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:20 Clonmel 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -17%) King Of Aces		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(5) King Of Aces 7/2, Improved when second beaten 6l in a maiden point at Fairyhouse latest; returning from a long layoff and hard to recommend starting out under rules. PU in opening point before runner-up in April; Townend rides another on stable/rules bow.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/8 +54%) Speculateur		1.375 11/8(+54%)																															(10) Speculateur 11/8, Promising debut when fourth beaten 7l in a bumper at Punchestown; point winner prior; acts on good and heavy; more to come over hurdles for top yard; of interest. Point winner was probably not seen to best effect in a bumper; could make presence felt.
3	12 3rd (12) (85/40 +73%) Whatsanotheryear		2.125 85/40(+73%)																															(12) Whatsanotheryear 85/40, Below form when stepped up in trip, not finding much after looking a threat when held in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown; effective up to 2m4f and can bounce back. Ran well when runner-up here in Dec' 2024; needs more based on three recent outings.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -136%) Drop A Threat		33 33/1(-136%)																															(3) Drop A Threat 33/1, Made mistakes and did plenty early when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time; point winner who could leave that run behind for a yard that has won the last two renewals. Point winner has been tailed off in three starts under rules and neglected by Townend.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 -100%) Gorvitho		4.5 9/2(-100%)																															(4) Gorvitho 9/2, Made too much use of early and needed the run when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary most recent; effective at around 2½m and handles soft ground; debut form strong and can bounce back for top connections. Decent yard debut before tailed off latest, but the choice of Townend so respected.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 -150%) Patton		50 50/1(-150%)																															(9) Patton 50/1, Fell in a maiden at Dromahane last time; showed nothing in points; returning from a long layoff and faces a stiff task. Faller in a point when weakening makes rules debut now and others more likely.
7th	7 7th (7) (300/1 -50%) Masons Apron		300 300/1(-50%)																															(7) Masons Apron 300/1, Showed little when well beaten on debut in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown; has plenty to prove over hurdles. Tailed off after starting with a price of 150-1 at Punchestown last month; ruled out.
8th	1 8th (1) (250/1 -150%) Bohemian Bay		250 250/1(-150%)																															(1) Bohemian Bay 250/1, Never threatened when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; showed minor promise in points and may need more time over hurdles. Not beaten far in third point but tailed off at 150-1 at Limerick last time; unlikely.
9th	11 9th (11) (50/1 -150%) Thewaybackhome		50 50/1(-150%)																															(11) Thewaybackhome 50/1, Runner-up beaten 2l in a maiden at Curraghmore last time; progressive in points; returning from a short break but needs plenty more to feature on rules debut. Runner-up in third point start latest; best watched on rules debut.
2	2 |S| (2) (400/1 -100%) Boston Fire		400 400/1(-100%)																															(2) Boston Fire 400/1, Yet to show any real sign of ability; returning from a short break and has plenty to prove. Failed to complete two points and same story on rules debut; ruled out.
10th	8 10th (8) (66/1 +34%) Max Meridius		66 66/1(+34%)																															(8) Max Meridius 66/1, Poor debut when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse; has all to prove. 56-rated Flat maiden was a remote tenth on hurdling debut last time.
15	15 |PU| (15) (250/1 -150%) Sycamore Cove		250 250/1(-150%)																															(15) Sycamore Cove 250/1, Green and made mistakes when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Limerick on debut; has plenty to prove. Tailed off on debut at Limerick on heavy ground; best watched for now.
13	13 |PU| (13) (400/1 -100%) Wings Of Zeus		400 400/1(-100%)																															(13) Wings Of Zeus 400/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; has everything to prove. 200-1 when pulled up at Cork on debut; hard to fancy.

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Gordon Elliott has enjoyed an excellent festive period which could extend into the New Year courtesy of SPECULATEUR. The son of No Risk At All made a satisfactory introduction in a bumper at Punchestown but hurdling ought to be more his game and the standard set is far from daunting. Willie Mullins arrives mob-handed with three, of which point runner-up King Of Aces could be his leading hope. That being said, Paul Townend seemingly prefers the returning Gorvitho. Whatsanotheryear sets the standard but will likely need improvement if he is to come out on top.

This may not take much to win and SPECULATEUR gets the vote to leave her rules debut behind and make a winning start over hurdles

14:20 Clonmel 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:30 Taunton (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +39%) Hypotenus		2.75 11/4(+39%)																															(1) Hypotenus 11/4, Taken on up front and made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time. Had been in good form before that, effective at 2m, suited by a sound surface, and looks well treated on old Irish form with easy lead possible. Remains winless over fences and only seventh at Ludlow latest; sort to bounce back though.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 -218%) Irish Chorus		3.5 7/2(-218%)																															(2) Irish Chorus 7/2, Improved markedly with better jumping when landing a handicap by 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Leicester last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground; a 2lb rise seems lenient with more to come over fences. Overcame some mistakes to score at Leicester 29 days ago; has more to offer so big shout.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/5 +52%) Juggernaut		1.2 6/5(+52%)																															(3) Juggernaut 6/5, Had too much to do after being badly hampered and is worth marking up significantly when fourth, beaten 9l, in a handicap chase at Wincanton last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/4m, acts on soft and good ground, and remains consistent and competitive. Arrives in good nick without winning over fences; ought to be thereabouts again eased 1lb.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 +25%) O'grady's Hill		12 12/1(+25%)																															(5) O'grady's Hill 12/1, Taken on up front and made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time, a run she needed. Capable of getting involved if building on that effort starting out over fences on favourable good ground. Off 14 months before beating one on yard debut at Ludlow latest; bit to prove now chasing.
4	4 |PU| (4) (10/1 +38%) Ballybeen		10 10/1(+38%)																															(4) Ballybeen 10/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time after a short break. Effective at around 2 1/2m and acts on any ground, but recent form has tailed off and he has plenty to prove. Failed to fire in a couple of runs for his current yard, pulled up at Ffos Las latest.

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Irish Chorus overcame a tendency to jump left when winning at Leicester in early December and she may well be able to follow up from just 2lb higher. However, these fences can be unforgiving and there is risk attached. With that in mind, it might be worth chancing the consistent JUGGERNAUT, who is still learning over fences and could be the one to capitalise if staying right-handed causes Irish Chorus problems. Hypotenus is the pick of the rest.

Alan King's IRISH CHORUS still looked a work in progress over fences when scoring at Leicester last time and can defy a 2lb weights rise

14:30 Taunton (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:40 Ffos Las (Class 3) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 -100%) Itseemslikeit		2.5 5/2(-100%)																															(3) Itseemslikeit 5/2, Made a strong start over fences, improving to land a handicap by 7l off a 7lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time. Effective up to 3m and handles heavy and soft ground. More to come. Won comfortably by 7l on last month's seasonal/chase debut; makes obvious appeal.
2	5 2nd (5) (33/1 +0%) Karuma Grey		33 33/1(+0%)																															(5) Karuma Grey 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Effective between 2m4f and 2m6f on heavy or soft ground but struggling for form. Shock course winner for another stable last season but subsequent form has been poor.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +26%) Hunter Legend		3.333333 10/3(+26%)																															(1) Hunter Legend 10/3, Returned to form when dropped in class and stepped up in trip on easy ground, beaten 2l off this mark at Ludlow last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and suited by cut. Not the easiest ride but back in form. Close third in tactical race at Ludlow last month; remains on a workable mark; big player.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -150%) Astronomic View		10 10/1(-150%)																															(6) Astronomic View 10/1, Below form but saw out the trip when 28l third in a handicap chase at Exeter last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m but needs to bounce back, yet to match hurdle form. Didn't run badly in 3m6f Exeter marathon last month; this drop back in trip will suit.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 +50%) Hurricane Highway		4.5 9/2(+50%)																															(4) Hurricane Highway 9/2, Needed the run and likely found the ground too quick when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m with cut, and a return to chasing may suit. Ran well here last season but returns here with quite a bit to prove.
6th	8 6th (8) (11/2 +66%) Stellar Stream		5.5 11/2(+66%)																															(8) Stellar Stream 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Effective beyond 3m and suited by cut, but appears to be regressing. Placed over C&D two runs ago but far too inconsistent to rely upon nowadays.
7	7 |PU| (7) (12/1 -33%) Not Sure		12 12/1(-33%)																															(7) Not Sure 12/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 8l in a handicap chase at Hexham last time. Effective up to 3m and handles soft and good ground. Respected. Absent since Hexham second last May but returns on good mark and with conditions suitable.
2	2 |PU| (2) (12/1 +33%) Strackan		12 12/1(+33%)																															(2) Strackan 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Aintree last time after a short break. Effective around 3m with cut and may benefit from a drop in grade. Three hurdle wins last season; bled from the nose and was pulled up on last two outings.

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ITSEEMSLIKEIT had plenty in hand when scoring by seven lengths over 3m at Uttoxeter last month and David Pipe's gelding is very hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite a 7lb rise. Hunter Legend showed much more when third at Ludlow most recently and he cannot be discounted, while Not Sure is another to arrive with valid form claims.

Preference is for HUNTER LEGEND, who comes here after a good effort at Ludlow and might still have some untapped potential over 3m.

14:40 Ffos Las (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:50 Clonmel 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 +29%) Our Uncle Jack		10 10/1(+29%)																															(4) Our Uncle Jack 10/1, Found the ground too quick and was well beaten in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last time; effective at 2m and acts with cut; needs to prove ability remains after a layoff. M'den hurdle winner in 2023 before long absence; okay run in April but tailed off latest.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 +60%) Courtbrack Boy		8 8/1(+60%)																															(6) Courtbrack Boy 8/1, Too free in front when down the field in a Thurles handicap hurdle latest; off a short break; effective at 2m on good ground; must settle and jump better. Improved on h'cap debut to take fourth in Sept' but didn't build on that at Thurles latest.
3	13 3rd (13) (10/3 +0%) Wild Wild Wind		3.333333 10/3(+0%)																															(13) Wild Wild Wind 10/3, Travelled well and improved handling the testing ground when beaten 1½l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective at 2m; a maiden improving at a modest level. 4lb rise for runner-up finish behind Finnicky Filly here last time is harsh but in the mix.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 +0%) Humble Brag		25 25/1(+0%)																															(3) Humble Brag 25/1, Disappointing on testing ground when down the field in a Gowran Park maiden hurdle latest; off a short break; effective at 2½m on good ground but the trip may be sharp. Tailed off in opening three m'dens and best watched unless market speaks.
5th	17 5th (17) (20/1 +20%) Kerlogue		20 20/1(+20%)																															(17) Kerlogue 20/1, May have found the ground too testing when down the field in a Cork handicap hurdle last time; effective at 2½m and acts on good ground; yet to show much overall. Reserve; point winner has shown modest form under rules and tailed off on stable debut.
6th	1 6th (1) (3/1 +14%) Gino Bella		3 3/1(+14%)																															(1) Gino Bella 3/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 13l by a handicap blot in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last time; effective from 2m to 2½m and appears to be running into form. Point winner in Nov' has backed that up with two good placed finishes under rules.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 +28%) Global Skies		18 18/1(+28%)																															(2) Global Skies 18/1, Never threatened when down the field in a Navan maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2m and a flat winner who needs more to figure off this mark in handicaps. 78-rated Flat winner has made little impression in three hurdle runs; others preferred.
8th	11 8th (11) (22/1 +56%) Nobody		22 22/1(+56%)																															(11) Nobody 22/1, Never threatened when down the field in a Limerick handicap hurdle last time; yet to show any ability over hurdles. Triple-figure odds for all seven 2025 starts and ran like it; of little appeal.
9th	12 9th (12) (11/1 +21%) Atlantic Wonder		11 11/1(+21%)																															(12) Atlantic Wonder 11/1, May have found the ground too testing when comfortably held in a Naas handicap chase last time; effective at 2m and acts on yielding and good ground; inconsistent performer remains a maiden and is best watched. Returned from a lengthy absence with two runs over fences; well h'capped on best form.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 +18%) Diamonds Diva		33 33/1(+18%)																															(8) Diamonds Diva 33/1, Pulled up in a Thurles handicap chase last time; wears blinkers for the first time; off a short break; effective at 2m6f and acts with cut and on good ground but arrives in poor form. PU in three of last five runs inc' in a point latest; blinkers on now but best watched.
9	9 |PU| (9) (11/2 -38%) Finnicky Filly		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(9) Finnicky Filly 11/2, Travelled strongly and won cosily, showing improvement and proving she handles testing ground when landing a handicap by 1½l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; usually held up; effective at 2m on heavy and good; may have more to offer now she has won. Hit with a 7lb rise for her win here last time, but leading contender if in same form.
15	15 |PU| (15) (15/2 +66%) Fernhill Fling		7.5 15/2(+66%)																															(15) Fernhill Fling 15/2, Had every chance but ran below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective at 2m; an exposed maiden. Well behind Finnicky Filly and Wild Wild Wind here last time, so fair bit to find.
14	14 |PU| (14) (25/1 +11%) Out Moll's Gap		25 25/1(+11%)																															(14) Out Moll's Gap 25/1, Pulled up in a Cork maiden hurdle latest; yet to show any ability and may want further in time. Tailed off in opening m'dens and PU at Cork on return; handicap debutant.
10	10 |PU| (10) (40/1 -82%) Crypto Crash		40 40/1(-82%)																															(10) Crypto Crash 40/1, Made mistakes and ran below form when down the field in a Cork maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2m; needs more now entering handicaps. Flat maiden and soundly beaten in opening three runs over hurdles; handicap debutant.

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Gino Bella kept on all the way to the line when second over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last month and could have more to offer on just her fourth handicap start, especially with Eoin Staples claiming a handy 5lb. However, FINNICKY FILLY beat Wild Wild Wind by over a length over track and trip on her latest outing and that might prove to be the key piece of form to focus on. John Ryan's mare won going away that day and can confirm that form, despite the revised terms.

Making just her eighth start under rules, GINO BELLA (nap) has been knocking on the door and may make the breakthrough

14:50 Clonmel 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:00 Taunton (Class 3) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 -95%) Brave Knight		6.5 13/2(-95%)																															(1) Brave Knight 13/2, The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Scored by 15l off a 7lb lower mark at Fontwell on his penultimate start and returns from a short break. Effective at 2m on good ground but yet to prove stamina; revised mark demands more. Beaten with no penalty at Fontwell two months ago and he's now 7lb higher.
2	4 2nd (4) (18/5 +20%) Celtic Art		3.6 18/5(+20%)																															(4) Celtic Art 18/5, Returned to form when winning readily up in trip at this sharp track, landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and acts on soft and good to soft. Unreliable type who likes the track but has never won off a mark this high. 3l too good for American Sniper here last time; up 6lb but big shout if in the same form.
3	2 3rd (2) (28/1 -100%) Bluegrass		28 28/1(-100%)																															(2) Bluegrass 28/1, Raced wide at a sharp track and failed to find much when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft but prefers good ground. Was in fair form until latest; sharp tracks seem to suit best given flat speed. Has his off days but knows how to win races and he's on a competitive mark.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +20%) American Sniper		4 4/1(+20%)																															(3) American Sniper 4/1, Ran to form when benefiting from an easy lead, beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 2 1/2–3m. A useful handicap hurdler who looks on a workable mark if building on that recent revival. Has won over 3m so latest second over 2m3f at Taunton can be viewed positively.
5th	9 5th (9) (10/3 +67%) Him Malaya		3.333333 10/3(+67%)																															(9) Him Malaya 10/3, The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on good ground. Generally consistent performer. Kept on to be under 5l behind Celtic Art over C&D last month; considered each-way.
6th	8 6th (8) (11/1 +39%) Time Interval		11 11/1(+39%)																															(8) Time Interval 11/1, Found the ground too soft when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective at 2m and suited by good ground, though may not stay 2 1/2m. Back on his last winning mark and likely to benefit from a sharp track. Out of form in the autumn but back on better ground here with cheekpieces added.
5	5 |PU| (5) (9/1 -38%) Benvoy		9 9/1(-38%)																															(5) Benvoy 9/1, Returned to form when making all at a sharp track, landing a handicap by 1l off a 3lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time. Wears a visor for the first time. Effective at 2m on good or good to soft. Back in form after a wind operation and remains competitive. Second run after a wind op when winning at Huntingdon; visor on for blinkers.
6	6 |PU| (6) (10/1 -54%) Breezethroughlife		10 10/1(-54%)																															(6) Breezethroughlife 10/1, Improved when stepped up in trip on handicap debut, beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster last time. Effective from 2m to 3m and acts on good ground. More to come as a staying type. Beaten by an 11yo on handicap debut and that was at 3m; he's improving, though.
7	7 |PU| (7) (22/1 -100%) Fight My Fire		22 22/1(-100%)																															(7) Fight My Fire 22/1, A bit too free but ran to form on handicap debut when fourth, beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Sandown latest. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft. In good form overall. Fair handicap debut at Sandown but this stiffer stamina test might not benefit.
10	10 |PU| (10) (25/1 +11%) Zhang Fei		25 25/1(+11%)																															(10) Zhang Fei 25/1, Keen and found little when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time. Effective at 2m but has been inconsistent of late. It's been a quiet return back with former yard and he has a strike-rate of just 3-43.

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CELTIC ART had something in hand when winning over C&D last month and a 6lb higher mark looks manageable given his potential to progress further over this trip. American Sniper finished three lengths behind the selection that day but has a decent chance of turning the form around on revised terms. Breezethroughlife, Benvoy and Him Malaya are others that have been in good heart lately and help make this a competitive affair.

A chance is taken on TIME INTERVAL who could stage a revival back on forecast drier ground and with cheekpieces added.

15:00 Taunton (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:10 Ffos Las (Class 5) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 +25%) Osterberg		9 9/1(+25%)																															(3) Osterberg 9/1, Kept on for late gains to finish 22l third in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on his latest start; effective over 2m4f with cut; capable of better. Only a modest third last time (handicap debut) and needs to find improvement.
2	1 2nd (1) (25/1 -79%) Pipas Lescribaa		25 25/1(-79%)																															(1) Pipas Lescribaa 25/1, Failed to land a blow when held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective over 2m and handles cut; could still have more to offer. Clear second at Ffos Las on British debut; modest effort since but may do better still.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/2 -120%) Lady Henrietta		5.5 11/2(-120%)																															(7) Lady Henrietta 11/2, Well backed when landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 2m4f-2m6f, decent ground suits; generally in good form. Made all at Leicester last time; may take some pegging back with Sean Bowen on board.
4	10 4th (10) (14/1 -27%) Ginderella		14 14/1(-27%)																															(10) Ginderella 14/1, Probably needed the run when 11l third in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; effective from 2m4f to 2m7f on heavy or good to soft; possible improver now switched to chasing. Still a maiden at the age of nine but is competitively weighted on best hurdles form.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +0%) Dance In The Park		12 12/1(+0%)																															(9) Dance In The Park 12/1, Made mistakes but ran to current form when fourth, beaten 18l, in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f on any ground; currently in poor form. Posted a resurgent effort in first-time blinkers most recently; could go well.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/3 +44%) Nedzor		3.333333 10/3(+44%)																															(6) Nedzor 10/3, Ran to form when second, beaten 5l, in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; effective around 2m4f; has a fair chance. Somewhat knocking on the door, having finished second in two chases this season.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/2 +36%) Bombay Pete		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(4) Bombay Pete 9/2, Outpaced, too much to do, never put into the race on handicap debut comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; suited by 3m; unexposed over staying trips, more to come when ridden more positively. Attracted support last time (handicap debut) and is evidently thought capable of better.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) Benny Baloo		28 28/1(-12%)																															(8) Benny Baloo 28/1, Failed to find much when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; cheekpieces applied for the first time; returns from a short break and needs to improve. Point/chase winner; enough to prove back over hurdles in first-time headgear.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/2 +44%) Leech		4.5 9/2(+44%)																															(5) Leech 9/2, Made mistakes but ran to form when 6l third in a handicap hurdle here last time; returns after a short break; effective from 2m to 2m4f on soft ground; holding form well. Broadly consistent, mostly at Ffos Las, since switched to handicaps; frame possibilities.
2	2 |PU| (2) (13/2 -86%) Welcheston Warrier		6.5 13/2(-86%)																															(2) Welcheston Warrier 13/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 6 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; trainer in good form; effective around 2m4f on soft or good to soft; inconsistent but fairly treated if building on that effort. Positive signs in handicaps this term, rallying second at Market Rasen latest; in the mix.

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LADY HENRIETTA bounced back from a fall at Southwell in November to score at Leicester the following month. A 3lb rise for that effort may underestimate the six-year-old and she tops the shortlist. Nedzor has been knocking on the door this campaign and is likely to be in the mix once again. Others to note are Welcheston Warrier, Leech and Ginderella.

Back up in distance, WELCHESTON WARRIER may well take another step forward and get off the mark. Lady Henrietta is second choice.

15:10 Ffos Las (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Clonmel 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (14/1 -115%) The Little Yank		14 14/1(-115%)																															(6) The Little Yank 14/1, Made mistakes and never threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase at Limerick last time; usually held up; effective over 3m and prefers decent ground; well treated on old form but conditions a concern. 4-59 over hurdles and ran a decent race over C&D in Dec'; lesser runs over fences recently.
2	4 2nd (4) (14/1 -27%) Coffeys Forge		14 14/1(-27%)																															(4) Coffeys Forge 14/1, Bit below form when down the field in a handicap chase at Thurles most recently; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any ground; fair mark on best chase form; not ruled out. Point and beginner's chase winner; positive effort over hurdles in Oct' off 7lb higher.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +33%) Hello Johnjoe		12 12/1(+33%)																															(9) Hello Johnjoe 12/1, Travelled well but found less than looked likely when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft; point form suggests further may suit but stamina remains unproven. Travelled strongly on h'cap debut before fading; not ruled out.
4	13 4th (13) (40/1 -60%) Robindevidastar		40 40/1(-60%)																															(13) Robindevidastar 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on any ground; unreliable veteran performer. Two runs this year leave a lot to be desired and of little appeal on that basis.
5th	10 5th (10) (4/1 +33%) Brown Boots		4 4/1(+33%)																															(10) Brown Boots 4/1, Needed the run and wasn't given a hard time when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts with cut; more required to open account. Made seasonal return at Limerick with 21l ninth; more needed.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 +45%) Dontcavein		6 6/1(+45%)																															(2) Dontcavein 6/1, Below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recently; returns from a short break; effective from 2m to 2 1/4m and acts on yielding and heavy; opening mark looks fair. Little impact in points and just okay m'den hurdle runs; mark doesn't look lenient.
7th	14 7th (14) (125/1 -279%) Mister Rockefeller		125 125/1(-279%)																															(14) Mister Rockefeller 125/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last time; yet to show any worthwhile ability under either code. Huge odds for three m'den hurdle starts, and ran like it; impossible to fancy on form.
8th	7 8th (7) (66/1 -65%) Taketwotoone		66 66/1(-65%)																															(7) Taketwotoone 66/1, Ran poorly when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Limerick most recently; effective at 2m and acts on heavy ground; currently out of form. Second in a point and some okay runs in m'den hurdles; two middling runs this season.
9th	5 9th (5) (6/1 +0%) Mickey Hulie		6 6/1(+0%)																															(5) Mickey Hulie 6/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m and acts on soft; could improve now handicapping over further but needs to. Dual point winner was tailed off in m'den hurdles but worth a market check for h'cap debut.
10th	1 10th (1) (4/1 +0%) Midweek Voices		4 4/1(+0%)																															(1) Midweek Voices 4/1, Every chance but below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time; effective over 2 1/2m and acts on soft; a fair mark on chase form and should build on that latest run. Dual chase winner should strip fitter than opening run and is 12lb lower in this sphere.
11th	15 11th (15) (9/2 -29%) Sidiriya		4.5 9/2(-29%)																															(15) Sidiriya 9/2, Poorly placed in a race dominated from the front when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here last time; hood fitted first time; usually held up; effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts with cut; fair mark on maiden form but struggling lately. Winless over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; 6.25l seventh latest was an improvement.
12th	12 12th (12) (40/1 -21%) Loulouless		40 40/1(-21%)																															(12) Loulouless 40/1, Made mistakes and found little when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at 2m; yet to build on promising debut effort. Beaten a long way in all starts to date; others more likely..
11	11 |PU| (11) (12/1 +0%) Drumcliff Bay		12 12/1(+0%)																															(11) Drumcliff Bay 12/1, Ran to form but made a bit too much use of himself when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; effective at 2 1/2m; needs to prove ability remains after long absence. Weakened into seventh at Limerick latest; big improvement needed.
3	3 |PU| (3) (14/1 +30%) Arctic Piper		14 14/1(+30%)																															(3) Arctic Piper 14/1, Below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; visor on for the first time; usually held up; effective at 2m with best form on heavy ground; needs plenty more. Beaten over 20l in last four completed starts; ran well in a m'den here in Feb'.

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A wide-open heat where only a tentative vote goes to BROWN BOOTS, who was never in contention to challenge when only ninth at Limerick last time. That was only his second appearance in a handicap and, off a 1lb lower mark with Brian Hayes back on board, he might be worth chancing. Connections of Arctic Piper reach for a first-time visor in the hope of bringing out some improvement and she needs considering off a career-low rating, along with Hello Johnjoe.

None make huge appeal in a modest affair, but perhaps MICKEY HULIE can improve sufficiently on handicap debut.

15:20 Clonmel 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:30 Taunton (Class 5) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 -106%) Unexpected Party		1.1 11/10(-106%)																															(3) Unexpected Party 11/10, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Kelso last time; trainer in form; effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; consistent in top-end handicaps with a big class edge down in grade; tough to beat. Very useful handicapper; pulled up last time; hard to beat here if back on song.
2	8 2nd (8) (22/1 -38%) Fan De Blues		22 22/1(-38%)																															(8) Fan De Blues 22/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 43l, in a hunter chase at Kempton last time; returning from a long layoff; enjoys making the running and is effective between 2m and 2½m but has regressed after a break but well treated on these terms on old form. Very useful in his prime but both hunter chase runs last season were underwhelming.
3	7 3rd (7) (22/1 +0%) Dorset Diamond		22 22/1(+0%)																															(7) Dorset Diamond 22/1, Finished second, beaten 10l, in a conditions race at Larkhill last time; point winner; returning from a long layoff and has plenty to find. Ended 2025 with two good point runs but still makes only limited appeal on rules debut.
4	1 4th (1) (22/1 +33%) Guy		22 22/1(+33%)																															(1) Guy 22/1, Didn't stay when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last time; returning from a long layoff and is hard to recommend with big stamina concerns on chase return. Useful chaser in his prime but in poor form over hurdles when last seen in early 2025.
5	5 |C| (5) (9/1 +73%) Just Loose Change		9 9/1(+73%)																															(5) Just Loose Change 9/1, Unseated rider in a conditions race at Larkhill last time; effective at around 3m and suited by sound surface; returning from a long layoff and has plenty to prove back under rules. Won a handicap chase last season and his pointing debut in November was respectable.
2	2 |F| (2) (6/1 +20%) Stumps Or Slips		6 6/1(+20%)																															(2) Stumps Or Slips 6/1, Improved again when second, beaten 3/4l, in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen last time; off a short break; remains progressive over hurdles and fences; very interesting recruit to this sphere Won four times on good ground for Olly Murphy in spring/summer; rain a big worry here.
9	9 |U| (9) (80/1 +20%) Finisher		80 80/1(+20%)																															(9) Finisher 80/1, Below form when comfortably held in a conditions race at Larkhill last time; returning from a long layoff and former hurdles winner has plenty to find. Soundly beaten in two Larkhill points towards end of 2025; first rules run since 2021.
4	4 |PU| (4) (5/2 +29%) A Jet Of Our Own		2.5 5/2(+29%)																															(4) A Jet Of Our Own 5/2, Ran to form when winning a conditions race at Larkhill by a length last time; held in this last year but in good form in points and under rules since; returning from a long layoff and looks a bright chasing prospect in this discipine. Honourable fifth in last season's Aintree Foxhunters' and won open point in November.
6	6 |PU| (6) (20/1 -25%) Dorset Dazzler		20 20/1(-25%)																															(6) Dorset Dazzler 20/1, Improved when winning a conditions race at Larkhill by a length last time; wears a hood for the first time; returning from a long layoff and has plenty to find on rules debut. Ended 2025 with two point wins but has a lot more on his plate on this rules debut.

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It is hard to oppose UNEXPECTED PARTY now that he switches to this company. Dan Skelton's gelding won the Grand Annual in 2024 and only found one rival too good in the 2025 renewal. He was far from disgraced when giving 11lb to Steel Ally at Carlisle in November and that form puts him head and shoulders above these. A Jet Of Our Own and Stumps Or Slips complete the shortlist.

Classy handicapper UNEXPECTED PARTY will be far too good for this field if anywhere near his best.

15:30 Taunton (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:40 Ffos Las (Class 5) 15f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 -43%) El Gavilan		5 5/1(-43%)																															(2) El Gavilan 5/1, Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second, beaten 6l, in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Not ruled out. Resurgent effort in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor most recently; possibilities.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +84%) Copper Cove		2.5 5/2(+84%)																															(3) Copper Cove 5/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Worcester last time after a short break. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and best with cut in the ground. Needs to show more. Far from solid on his results for new stable but is very well treated on best form.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 -144%) Getaway With You		5.5 11/2(-144%)																															(1) Getaway With You 11/2, Scored by 7 1/2l off a 11lb lower mark at Lingfield penultimate start; ran to form last time, 4lb higher here; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on S, GS; thriving of late but handicapper has reacted. Needs to prove as effective back down in trip but can't be dismissed in current form.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -75%) Port Or Starboard		28 28/1(-75%)																															(7) Port Or Starboard 28/1, Outpaced and never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Leicester last time. Wears blinkers for the first time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Needs to find more and doesn't look quite the force of old. On a handy mark but seems to be out of sorts and still has a poor strike-rate.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 -150%) Daany		40 40/1(-150%)																															(4) Daany 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hereford on latest start. Effective around 2m on a sound surface but needs to bounce back. Did well over hurdles in 2024 but achieved nothing returned to this code last time.
6th	6 6th (6) (4/1 +0%) Out Of Focus		4 4/1(+0%)																															(6) Out Of Focus 4/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 8 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Leicester last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on heavy and soft ground. Still a maiden but well treated on old form. Rallying second at Leicester last time; nearly a stone below opening mark; in the mix.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/2 +8%) Man Oh Man		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(8) Man Oh Man 11/2, Returned to form 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Taunton most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; unexposed for this yard, needs to build on recent revival. Ran encouragingly at Taunton (second start for new yard) last time; one to consider.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 +0%) Gavin		6.5 13/2(+0%)																															(5) Gavin 13/2, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recent; suited by 2m, no further, needs sound surface; likes to dominate. Has regressed elsewhere in last three outings but the return to this C&D looks a plus.

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OUT OF FOCUS put in an encouraging effort when runner-up, albeit well held, at Leicester last month and Evan Williams' gelding merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower mark here. El Gavilan's second at Windsor a week ago suggests that he could play a big role in a race of this nature, while Man Oh Man is another to consider.

With the cheekpieces retained, EL GAVILAN may build on his Windsor effort and register a first success. Out Of Focus is second pick.

15:40 Ffos Las (Class 5) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Taunton (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +59%) Broomfield Gale		4.5 9/2(+59%)																															(5) Broomfield Gale 9/2, Travelled well but needed the run and may have found the ground too soft when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Exeter last time. Effective around 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good ground, and after a career-best summer campaign, is on a fair mark to build on that effort. Began this season in good form but may find 2m a bit sharp and doesn't want rain.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -27%) Best Night		14 14/1(-27%)																															(1) Best Night 14/1, Made too much use of when stepped up in trip and failed to get home, finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Exeter most recently. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, but yet to show signs of the wind operation working. Won on British debut in September but subsequent form has been disappointing.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +44%) Ruler Of The River		10 10/1(+44%)																															(7) Ruler Of The River 10/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Leicester on her latest outing, her second run after wind surgery. Effective between 2m and 2m4f, acts on any ground, but needs to bounce back. Won on stable debut in September but very little has gone to plan since; headgear switched.
4	2 4th (2) (3/1 -20%) Getmetothemoon		3 3/1(-20%)																															(2) Getmetothemoon 3/1, Won by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Stratford three starts ago. Returned to form up in trip when third, beaten 5l off 98 last time, and is 1lb higher here. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, generally consistent with a fair mark. Scored on good ground in October and last month's soft-ground third was also a good effort.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -14%) L'inoubliable		16 16/1(-14%)																															(9) L'inoubliable 16/1, Flattened out after a late error and was comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Yet to prove she can handle this opening mark. Soundly beaten in two slow-ground handicaps this season and now 0-5.
6th	3 6th (3) (80/1 -627%) Getarose		80 80/1(-627%)																															(3) Getarose 80/1, From a yard that won this last year. Outpaced and disappointing on handicap debut when finishing down the field in a hurdle here most recently. Related to useful performers up to 2m4f and while her penultimate run was franked, her mark demands more. Ran poorly on handicap debut but her first two hurdle runs were quite promising.
8	8 |PU| (8) (11/4 +86%) Jukebox Annie		2.75 11/4(+86%)																															(8) Jukebox Annie 11/4, Had no obvious excuse when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground, but has been struggling in handicaps. Ran quite well over 2m3f here in November but others have more pressing claims.

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BLUENOSE BELLE's winning run came to an end when filling second place on her return over 2m at Ludlow in November. However, she could return to winning ways with the benefit of that outing under her belt. Getmetothemoon has to be respected following a promising third over 2m4f at Wincanton last time, while similar comments apply to East End Girl.

The pick is EAST END GIRL (nap), who was third in a big field on soft going last month and can do better if conditions are quicker here.

16:00 Taunton (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Chelmsford City (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 +22%) Evenepoel		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(3) Evenepoel 7/2, Lost the race at the stalls but showed good promise when 2l fourth in a novice at Lingfield on debut; effective at 5f and acts on the all-weather; big gelding who should improve now stepped up in trip. Kept on for close fourth over 5f on debut and could take a big step forward now at 6f.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/2 +62%) Sparksmith		2.5 5/2(+62%)																															(7) Sparksmith 5/2, Knew his job and produced a solid effort when third, beaten 5 1/4l, in a novice at Lingfield on debut; effective at 6f and should stay 7f; acts on the all-weather and looks open to improvement. 65,000euros breeze-up buy; 3rd of five on debut; could show the benefit of that experience.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/1 -200%) Allegrino		9 9/1(-200%)																															(8) Allegrino 9/1, Improved on a modest debut when second, beaten a short head, in a novice at Kempton last time; returning from a short break; effective at 6f on the all-weather; strong chance again. Short-headed at Kempton on second start and in good hands to continue to progress.
4	12 4th (12) (33/1 -450%) Preferred		33 33/1(-450%)																															(12) Preferred 33/1, Masar filly; half-sister to Byefornow, useful at 5f as a 2yo; dam was useful at 6f; from a strong yard but likely to need the experience. Makes debut in what looks an ordinary contest and with her yard in flying form; respected.
5th	9 5th (9) (10/1 +17%) Havana Jag		10 10/1(+17%)																															(9) Havana Jag 10/1, Didn't stay up in trip when contesting a fast pace and finished fourth, beaten 3l, in a nursery at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; suited by 5f and acts on the all-weather; return to the minimum trip should help. Has shown ability but 0-5 and this exposed filly may again be vulnerable.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 -13%) Gennadius		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(1) Gennadius 9/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 1 1/4l, in a maiden at Catterick last time; returning from a break; drawn wide; effective from 6f to 8f and acts on soft and good to firm; consistent and should go well. 0-11; placed nine times; in the mix if at the top of his game after four months off.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 +46%) Rawson		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(6) Rawson 13/2, Showed good awareness and put in a fair effort when third, beaten 12l, in a maiden at Southwell on debut; made too much use of early; effective at 7f on the all-weather and should improve. Showed pace when third over 7f on debut and could be involved now dropped to 6f.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 +58%) Special Acclaim		14 14/1(+58%)																															(2) Special Acclaim 14/1, Stepped back from debut when beaten 10l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time; effective at 6f on the all-weather; may do better when switched to handicaps. Unable to threaten when fifth on both starts (including C&D); improvement is necessary.
9th	11 9th (11) (80/1 -264%) Nautical Sky		80 80/1(-264%)																															(11) Nautical Sky 80/1, Twilight Son filly; half-sister to Harbour Beacon, a useful performer up to 11f; drawn wide and looks an unlikely winner on debut. Half-sister to six winners but pedigree hints this Twilight Son newcomer may want further.

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

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Allegrino put a lacklustre debut effort behind her to finish an excellent second at Kempton and, with the prospect of more to come, she is entitled to go very close. However, there was lots to like about EVENEPOEL's introductory performance. Archie Watson's charge kept on well from an unpromising position and progress in anticipated, not least because a step up in trip should suit. Gennadius sets the standard with an official rating of 70 and is likely to be on the premises.

James Tate is in excellent form and saddles the debutante Preferred but this might go to EVENEPOEL now up in trip on his second run.

17:30 Chelmsford City (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 -13%) Dubai Magic		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(2) Dubai Magic 9/2, Ran to form when second, beaten a neck, in a classified race at Wolverhampton latest; effective at 5/6f, best on AW; unreliable maiden but has a chance on that run. Remains winless but back on track with Wolverhampton second this week; enters calculation.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/4 +59%) Poetic Jack		2.25 9/4(+59%)																															(11) Poetic Jack 9/4, Step back in the right direction when 2l third in a handicap here last time; wide draw; off a short break; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; more like it last time. Course scorer; back to form when third in handicap over C&D in October; not ruled out.
3	6 3rd (6) (22/1 -38%) Little Miss Magic		22 22/1(-38%)																															(6) Little Miss Magic 22/1, No-show from off the pace, finishing down the field in a handicap at Lingfield latest; visor on for the first time; usually held up; suited by 5/6f, acts on AW; out of form. On a long losing run and she beat just two in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; visor on.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 +13%) Flicka's Girl		14 14/1(+13%)																															(3) Flicka's Girl 14/1, Yard won this last year; never competitive and finished down the field in a handicap at Lingfield last time; usually held up; effective at 5/6f, acts on AW; lost form recently. Scored at Wolverhampton (5f) in August but comes here below par; more is needed.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 -173%) Isla Bella		7.5 15/2(-173%)																															(4) Isla Bella 15/2, Good run from off the pace, returning to form when 1/2l third in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recently; trainer in form; effective at 5/6f, acts on AW; strong chance on latest run. Third for new yard at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; form franked since; leading claims.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 -120%) Lynwood Lad		22 22/1(-120%)																															(7) Lynwood Lad 22/1, Again below form, beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Bath last time; returning from a break; wide draw; effective at 5/6f, acts on AW; not easy to fancy. Resumed winning ways at Brighton (5.2f) in June but largely well below par since.
7th	1 7th (1) (28/1 +15%) Dequinto		28 28/1(+15%)																															(1) Dequinto 28/1, Below form after blowing the start and finishing down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; needs to bounce back. Tenth of 12 after 18 months off at Wolverhampton 33 days ago; needs major step forward.
8th	10 8th (10) (17/2 -42%) My Genghis		8.5 17/2(-42%)																															(10) My Genghis 17/2, Again below best beaten 3l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5f, acts on S, AW; step back up to 6f not certain to suit. Hinted at a revival when fifth on Tapeta last month; likely player for yard among winners.
9th	5 9th (5) (50/1 -52%) Kamberleigh		50 50/1(-52%)																															(5) Kamberleigh 50/1, Again ran to a moderate level when beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective at 5f, acts on AW; difficult to fancy. Failed to beat a rival in 5f Lingfield handicap 24 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.
10th	9 10th (9) (15/2 +32%) Mammy		7.5 15/2(+32%)																															(9) Mammy 15/2, Never competitive when beaten 9l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective at 5–7f on AW; needs to bounce back. Course winner but she comes here under a cloud; not easy to make a case for.
11th	8 11th (8) (40/1 +0%) Magic Fluke		40 40/1(+0%)																															(8) Magic Fluke 40/1, Well below form, finishing down the field in a handicap here last time; off a short break; effective at 6/7f on AW; has been very poor for some time. It's now 20 starts since his sole success at Newcastle; others appeal more.
12th	12 12th (12) (4/1 +38%) World Of Darcy		4 4/1(+38%)																															(12) World Of Darcy 4/1, Step back in right direction when second beaten 2l in a handicap at Lingfield latest; suited by 6f, all best efforts with cut or on AW; chance if building on latest. Ended run of poor efforts with good Lingfield second 17 days ago; needs to back it up now.

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

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The vote goes to DUBAI MAGIC, who finished a narrow second at Wolverhampton recently. The daughter of Showcasing will have no issue with a switch in surface and she does have a handy draw to work with. Whilst a few of these have something to prove, she could belatedly break her maiden tag. Isla Bella and World Of Darcy both ran well last time out so must enter calculations, and spare a thought for the returning Lynwood Lad, who won a similar event at Brighton in June.

This looks a good opportunity for ISLA BELLA to build on the promise of her Wolverhampton third and gain a first win for Joey Ramsden

18:00 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 +29%) Sir Rodneyredblood		10 10/1(+29%)																															(5) Sir Rodneyredblood 10/1, Too keen and a bit below form when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Kempton last time. Effective at 5/6f and an inconsistent front-runner. 4lb below his last winning mark, but last few efforts not amongst his best; no headgear.
2	9 2nd (9) (50/1 -100%) Daley T		50 50/1(-100%)																															(9) Daley T 50/1, Yard won this last year. Needed the run when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Wide draw; effective at 5/6f and acts on AW; regressive since 2023. Well held on his return from a mammoth absence last month; now 0-16 and best watched.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 +8%) Analytical Engine		2.75 11/4(+8%)																															(4) Analytical Engine 11/4, Back to best when beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark at Kempton last time. Suited by 6f on a sound surface and likely to go well again. Second to a subsequent winner at Kempton last month; a repeat would give her every chance.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +10%) Smasher		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(2) Smasher 9/2, Too keen but ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Kempton last time. Effective at 6f and needs more. All five wins over 6f on the AW; well drawn and another big run seems likely.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 -33%) Dion Baker		4 4/1(-33%)																															(3) Dion Baker 4/1, Did plenty early and didn't get home, beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time. Effective at 6/7f and acts on AW; a bounce back is needed. Front-runner who has become favourably treated, but is 0-28 on the AW; others preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/3 +5%) Roman Emperor		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(1) Roman Emperor 10/3, Ran to form upped in trip beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 6/7f on sound surface; capable of going well dropped in trip. 0-27 in handicaps, but beaten a neck at Lingfield last time; shouldn't be far away again.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/2 +45%) Port Hedland		5.5 11/2(+45%)																															(7) Port Hedland 11/2, Yard won this last year. Raced wide and again below form when beaten 4l in a handicap at Bath last time. Returning from a break; suited by an easy 5f, stays 6f, acts on AW but doesn't usually see races out. 6lb lower than when winning at Brighton last May, but with good reason; needs a revival.

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

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ROMAN EMPEROR bumped into an in-form rival at Lingfield and, given that he is probably more effective over 6f, compensation might await John Ryan's gelding. Analytical Engine finished second to a subsequent winner at Kempton latest so must be taken very seriously from 1lb higher and Smasher, who has proven himself to be effective on this surface, is another to keep onside.

The vote goes to ANALYTICAL ENGINE whose latest second of ten at Kempton was franked by the winner at Southwell on Sunday.

18:30 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 13f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +33%) Damzon		3 3/1(+33%)																															(7) Damzon 3/1, Late gains, bit below best beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 12-16f, acts on AW; capable off this mark. Second at Wolverhampton last month and had a possible excuse last time, but is 0-18.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 +25%) Lumberjack		9 9/1(+25%)																															(8) Lumberjack 9/1, Didn't stay when upped in trip and finished down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recently; returning from a short break; effective over 14-16f on all-weather; needs to bounce back. 0-18 but nearly made all at Wolverhampton in September and may again get his own way.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 -233%) Hedonista		25 25/1(-233%)																															(3) Hedonista 25/1, No-show from off the pace when beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective over 12-16f and acts on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Sliding down the weights but unplaced in nine starts for this yard; needs a resurgence.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 +30%) Bloodhound		7 7/1(+30%)																															(5) Bloodhound 7/1, Didn't seem to stay when well beaten in a handicap at Lingfield latest; effective over 10-12f and acts on all-weather; inconsistent but the drop in trip could help. Fourth over C&D in November was one of his better recent efforts, but he is now 0-21.
5th	1 5th (1) (15/8 +44%) Haliphon		1.875 15/8(+44%)																															(1) Haliphon 15/8, Below form beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; suited by 12-16f, acts on any; on fair mark in bouncing back. Has only once been placed in 15 starts on the AW; drop in class one ray of hope.
6th	2 6th (2) (10/1 -122%) Arenas Del Tiempo		10 10/1(-122%)																															(2) Arenas Del Tiempo 10/1, Bit below form but with excuses comfortably held in a handicap at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; enjoys making it; effective 10-13f, acts on sound surface; bounce back needed. Won over C&D in August and may have needed the run last month; player if bouncing back.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -21%) Nora Barnacle		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Nora Barnacle 40/1, Again ran to a poor level when tried in a hood and beaten 7l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; yet to show any worthwhile ability. Has hinted at a little ability; longer trip should suit on breeding.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -203%) Filligris		100 100/1(-203%)																															(9) Filligris 100/1, No-show from off the pace when down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recently; blinkers on for the first time; usually held up; steps up dramatically in trip. Lightly raced and little to get excited about in six starts; blinkers on.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 -60%) Power Quest		16 16/1(-60%)																															(4) Power Quest 16/1, Again ran to moderate level well beaten in a novice at Wolverhampton latest; cheekpieces first time; usually held up; dam a winner up to 16f; type to do better now handicapping. Modest since finishing third in an Exeter bumper in October; cheekpieces on.
6	6 |U| (6) (8/1 -45%) Smokey Malone		8 8/1(-45%)																															(6) Smokey Malone 8/1, Lacked pace to challenge beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective 12-14f, acts on AW; just below last win mark. 1lb lower than when winning over 1m6f here last April; respected.

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

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ARENAS DEL TIEMPO won over C&D at the end of last August. Having weakened on her return at Lingfield last month, more can be expected of the Jim & Suzi Best-trained mare this time. Smokey Malone is another previous course winner that needs to be taken seriously in this company. Bloodhound and Damzon are less exposed than the selection and are notable each-way options.

It may be worth siding with SMOKEY MALONE who has dropped 1lb lower than when winning over slightly further here last spring.

19:00 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Chelmsford City (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/8 +46%) Merrimack		1.625 13/8(+46%)																															(5) Merrimack 13/8, Stable has won two of the last five runnings of this race; ran to form when beaten 1/2l off this mark here last time; top course trainer; enjoys making the running; effective at 5/6f on all-weather. Beaten just a neck in this race last year and ran well here last Friday; strong contender.
2	4 2nd (4) (33/1 -106%) Fiorella Princess		33 33/1(-106%)																															(4) Fiorella Princess 33/1, Below form when dropped in trip and beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 5/6f on all-weather and still 6lb above last winning mark. In good form in the autumn but merely sixth on last two starts and needs to raise her game.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -120%) Mumayaz		11 11/1(-120%)																															(2) Mumayaz 11/1, Scored by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell three starts back; ran to form up in trip last time and is 1lb lower here; wide draw but effective 5-7f on all-weather; can go well again. Some good form at Southwell at the end of last year and he could be in the mix.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) Diamond Dreamer		7 7/1(+0%)																															(7) Diamond Dreamer 7/1, Found little up in trip beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective at 5/6f, acts on GS, GF and AW; drop in trip a plus. Won off 1lb higher over C&D last March but not in the same form more recently.
5th	1 5th (1) (50/1 -257%) Lequinto		50 50/1(-257%)																															(1) Lequinto 50/1, No-show from off the pace when beaten 6l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; usually held up and returning from a break; effective over 5/6f and likes it fast; inconsistent recently. Five-time AW winner who returns from a break with his yard in good form; not ruled out.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +25%) General Assembly		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(3) General Assembly 9/2, Scored by 3 1/4l off an 8lb lower mark here in October; didn't see his race out when seventh last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 5/6f on all-weather; needs to bounce back. Won two in a row over C&D in the autumn and he's entitled to respect now back down in trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (2/1 +40%) Speed Of Maajid		2 2/1(+40%)																															(6) Speed Of Maajid 2/1, Stable won this race last year; best work late when running to form beaten a length off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f on all-weather; more like it lately. One win from his 16 starts but runner-up in last three races and could be bang there.
8th	8 8th (8) (66/1 -676%) Neptune Legend		66 66/1(-676%)																															(8) Neptune Legend 66/1, Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton three starts back; ran to form when fifth last time off the same mark; effective 5-7f on all-weather; can go well again. Could give another good account but the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious plus.

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

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Already a dual C&D winner, GENERAL ASSEMBLY is an attractive proposition running from just 1lb above his last winning mark. A draw in stall four looks ideal for the five-year-old, whose effectiveness at this venue is a highly persuasive factor. Slow starts have blighted Speed Of Maajid of late. However, he has a good cruising speed when he gets into a rhythm and is still capable of exploiting his current mark. Mumayaz and Lequinto complete the shortlist.

Last year's runner-up MERRIMACK (nap) ran well when third over 6f here last week and can break his AW duck now back down to 5f.

19:30 Chelmsford City (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Chelmsford City (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/11 +52%) High On Hope		0.909091 10/11(+52%)																															(4) High On Hope 10/11, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7/8f, acts on GS, GF and AW; workable mark still. Poor strike-rate but arrives in good form and there's every chance he'll play leading role.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -67%) Champagne Powder		2.5 5/2(-67%)																															(2) Champagne Powder 5/2, Too keen but showed good attitude to get off the mark when winning a novice here by a neck last time; effective at 7/8f and acts on all-weather; needs to settle but is better than rating if doing so. Off the mark in C&D novice last month and in calculations now back in a handicap.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 +13%) Plantadream		3.5 7/2(+13%)																															(1) Plantadream 7/2, Below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Kempton last time; suited by a 8f, acts on S, G and AW; poor strike-rate but good mark if bouncing back. 11yo who is winless since 2020 but showed spark at Kempton two starts ago; not written off.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 -194%) Nordic Norm		25 25/1(-194%)																															(3) Nordic Norm 25/1, Bit keen but ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Lingfield last time; suited by 8f, acts on AW and probably soft; needs more. Step back in right direction on recent stable debut and in the mix if backing that up.
5th	5 5th (5) (40/1 +20%) Under The Sun		40 40/1(+20%)																															(5) Under The Sun 40/1, Another poor run back on the Flat when well beaten in a handicap here last time; effective at 7/8f and acts on all-weather; currently in poor form under both codes. Mark continues to tumble and one to watch in the betting, but 2025 turned into a struggle.

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

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Champagne Powder has to be respected after getting off the mark in a novice event over course and distance last month. That said, this is arguably more demanding and preference is for HIGH ON HOPE. The four-year-old was only narrowly denied when third over 7f at Wolverhampton last time and this step back up in trip should not be a problem for him. Plantadream edges out Nordic Norm to be best of the rest.

This could be a good opportunity for HIGH ON HOPE, who has been expensive to follow but has been running well.

20:00 Chelmsford City (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:30 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +36%) Beachborough Girl		3.5 7/2(+36%)																															(2) Beachborough Girl 7/2, Ran to form when beaten 4l off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 10f and acts on all-weather. Still a maiden but has put up good recent runs. 0-10 but ran well on last three starts and every chance she'll be in the mix.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +56%) Noss Mayo		3.333333 10/3(+56%)																															(4) Noss Mayo 10/3, Didn't stay when upped in trip and was beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Visor fitted for the first time. Effective at 10f and acts on all-weather. Has a chance dropped back in trip. 11-race maiden but running okay of late and has an each-way shout in a first-time visor.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 -228%) Silkies Sib		1.875 15/8(-228%)																															(1) Silkies Sib 15/8, Picked up well and showed a good attitude when landing a handicap by a nose off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time. Cheekpieces go on for the first time; effective from 9f to 10f and acts on all-weather. Respected off the new mark. Won by a nose at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and could have more to offer for James Owen.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +38%) Pure Theory		4 4/1(+38%)																															(3) Pure Theory 4/1, Ran to her recent level when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Lingfield last time. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on all-weather. Has a fair chance based on recent efforts. 0-11 but promising fourth on stable debut and one to consider on the back of that.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 +39%) Trackman		11 11/1(+39%)																															(6) Trackman 11/1, Again below a winning level when beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Effective from 11f to 14f and acts on all-weather. Needs to bounce back. Merely sixth at Lingfield last time and now 0-22; needs something extra.
6th	7 6th (7) (25/1 +38%) Mond		25 25/1(+38%)																															(7) Mond 25/1, Too keen and failed to get home when fourth, beaten 17l, in a handicap at Southwell latest. Returning from a break; effective from 10f to 12f and acts on all-weather. Regressive type. Runner-up in Lingfield classified (1m2f, turf) in June but slim pickings since.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -100%) Saint Terry		80 80/1(-100%)																															(5) Saint Terry 80/1, Showed little when held up and finished down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recently. Lacks worthwhile form and is hard to fancy. Stable form is a positive and he's very lightly raced, but beaten a long way last time.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 +0%) Shades Of May		40 40/1(+0%)																															(8) Shades Of May 40/1, Showed little when held up and finished down the field in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Usually ridden patiently; effective at 6f to 7f and acts on all-weather. Out-of-form maiden. Claims are far from obvious but he's caught the eye staying on well in 7f races here.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 +0%) Mount Of Gold		50 50/1(+0%)																															(9) Mount Of Gold 50/1, Again ran to a poor level when finishing down the field in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Effective from 8f to 10f and acts on all-weather. Faces a tough task again. 21-race maiden who finished down the field on her two runs at Lingfield last month.

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

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Most of these have questions to answer, but not SILKIES SIB. James Owen's gelding beat a subsequent winner when scoring at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and he is hard to oppose off just a 2lb higher mark here. Beachborough Girl has been running well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Pure Theory and Noss Mayo complete the shortlist.

A chance is taken on SHADES OF MAY, for whom the step up in trip and return to Chelmsford might prompt a first win.

20:30 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

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

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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About U.K Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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