There were 36 Races on Saturday 11th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Newcastle, 6 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Connections identified WENDROCK as a possible for the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival after he delivered in Leopardstown, and he could land this en route to Prestbury Park. It is notable that he also holds a Grade 1 entry for the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown next month. Bacchanalian kept the favourite honest when second at Limerick over Christmas and there should be a maiden hurdle in him. Space Warrior found life difficult in a Grade 3 at this track, but does have a maiden hurdle success over C&D in the book. Butter Fingers was fancied for his jumping debut at Down Royal, only to fall, so more can be expected from him.

It's hard to get away from WENDROCK, who put his hurdling debut experience to good use when scoring at Leopardstown just over a fortnight ago and Gordon Elliott's can take this before heading to bigger and better things. The main danger looks to be Bacchanalian, who left his initial effort over hurdles behind when finding just one too good at Limerick recently. Butter Fingers can edge out Space Warrior for third.

The selection is BACCHANALIAN, who went close against a more experienced rival at Limerick and can improve enough
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Having weakened late on when third over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in November, LUD'OR makes plenty of appeal reverting to two miles. Tom Symonds' charge had previously finished second over this trip at Stratford and a breakthrough victory could be in the offing. Hurdles-debutant Juby Ball found only a progressive rival too strong in a bumper at Sandown last season, while Dunskay should also make his mark entering this discipline.

Having run to a fairly useful level in France, LUD'OR has shaped promisingly both starts for current yard, third behind a bright prospect at Uttoxeter on his latest outing, so he could be ready to get off the mark as he drops back down in trip. A pair of bumper winners could be the main dangers as they go hurdling, with Dunskay feared most ahead of Juby Ball.

Interesting hurdles debutants JUBY BALL (narrowly preferred) and Dunskay hold particularly strong claims on their bumper form.
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KIMI DE MAI is already being quoted for the Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and looks likely to be an above-average recruit for Willie Mullins. She won three times on the level in her native France. Sixandahalf also has quotes beside her name for the same Cheltenham contest. She was good enough to finish third in the Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh in September and is intriguing on her first crack at hurdles. Daisy Fingall makes her debut for Henry de Bromhead and is a half-sister to the yard's leading chaser Captain Guinness. She adds further depth along with Gordon Elliott's Qualimita, who showed up nicely in two hurdles races.

The market should reveal plenty but Willie Mullins' French recruit KIMI DE MAI showed some fairly useful form when bagging three bumpers in the spring and is taken to make a winning start in this sphere. Gordon Elliott's Qualimita rates much the pick of those with hurdling experience and seems sure to be on the premises, while other newcomers to note are Daisy Fingall, Sixandahalf and Stretchemout in this intriguing maiden.

The proven bumper form and even better Flat form of SIXANDAHALF make her a potentially exciting recruit and she can land this
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Although unable to justify favouritism when second at Chepstow in October, JUVENTUS DE BRION found only a subsequent Grade 2 runner-up too strong that day. Compensation could be on the cards for Dan Skelton's gelding and he ticks plenty of the right boxes. Johnny's Jury, a half-brother to Supreme Hurdle winner Appreciate It, must be monitored in the betting on his racecourse debut. Jasmine Bliss and Tamarind Bay are also noted.

Dual bumper winner JASMINE BLISS pulled a long way clear with one that has since scored in listed company on her hurdles debut and sets a good standard with the promise of more still to come. The suspicion also remains that we've yet to see the best of Juventus de Brion and he rates the chief threat, with Tamarind Bay and the Henderson-trained newcomer Johnny's Jury completing the shortlist.

This may be a good opportunity for JASMINE BLISS to add to her bumper wins, especially as her Lingfield hurdles form has been boosted.
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Spirit Of Jura would hold leading claims judged on her runner-up effort at Wolverhampton, but a subsequent fourth at that venue leaves her with something to find. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on WAR AND LOVE, who looked in need of the experience when finishing third on her debut at Lingfield last week. Seconds Count filled the runner-up spot ahead of the selection that day and she should also feature.

WAR AND LOVE shaped well amidst considerable greenness when third at Lingfield last week and seemingly the sort to improve markedly with that initial experience under her belt, Sir Mark Prescott's filly gets the nod at the expense of Spirit of Jura, who should be able to build on a couple of promising Wolverhampton efforts. Seconds Count can edge out recent winner Lovesick for third.

War And Love was an eyecatcher at Lingfield last week but SECONDS COUNT also shaped well and may again have the upper hand.
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WAITTILLITELLYOU has each-way prospects on his return to action for Edward Cawley. He is a lightly-raced sort who performed with credit in fourth in this race last year after an absence of more than nine months. He has a similar layoff to overcome, but his stable is showing some form. King Alexander has joined Willie Mullins from Nicky Henderson, for whom he won four times. He is up in trip and is dangerous, especially if strong in the market. This is a drop in class from the handicap hurdles that Fortunedefortunata has been running in and he is likely to have a say for Gordon Elliott and Danny Gilligan.

KING ALEXANDER disappointed on his final run for Nicky Henderson but he was generally progressive for that yard and can make a winning start for Willie Mullins. Fortunedefortunata and Waittillitellyou head the dangers.

The choice is top weight KING ALEXANDER on his first run for Willie Mullins. He looks to have been found a reasonable opportunity
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CHERIE D'AM left her short-priced novice chase defeat at Carlisle behind when making all in a Listed event at Warwick last month. Dan Skelton's mare ran out an impressive winner on that occasion and she could take some stopping if dictating the pace once more. Handstands must enter calculations after his Grade 2 victory at Sandown and the six-year-old warrants respect, despite a 5lb penalty. Saint Davy looks the pick of the remainder.

HANDSTANDS looked potentially smart when winning a similar event at Sandown 5 weeks ago, having too much speed for his rivals on his first attempt at 3m, and can get the better of Saint Davy again back over this shorter trip under a 5 lb penalty. Cherie d'Am has continued her progress since switched to fences and is another to consider.

Improving mare CHERIE D'AM is taken to follow up her Listed win. Saint Davy and Handstands are the other main form players.
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CARLTON hasn't looked back since joining the James Owen team and a fourth consecutive victory over C&D could be in the offing. A 5lb penalty for the five-year-old's emphatic victory on Thursday is unlikely to prevent another bold bid and he's taken to repel the down-in-grade Tradesman. The son of Mastercraftsman arrives on the back of a solid third at Southwell and he warrants respect. Albert Lasker is also noted.

CARLTON has thrived since joining the James Owen yard, overcoming a lack of pace in the race to complete a C&D hat-trick on Thursday, and he looks to hold leading claims under a penalty. Sullivan Bay also arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, with 4-time course winner Tradesman completing the shortlist.

Easily most seems to depend on whether CARLTON can serve up the same as when he ended up winning with major authority here on Thursday.
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HUNTERS YARN is the class angle in his first handicap. He didn't figure on his seasonal reappearance in the Grade 2 Hilly Way at Cork last month, but should relish this company. It was just three runs back that he beat one of his main rivals, Path D'oroux, by 10 lengths in a beginners' chase at this track. Path D'oroux is one of three Gavin Cromwell representatives, with his Midnight It Is looking upwardly mobile after successes at this racecourse and in Navan. American Mike dropped back to this trip at this venue in November and finished third, so is capable of a good run. Fils D'oudairies bids to exploit a much lower chase mark in relation to his hurdles rating and isn't out of it.

MIDNIGHT IT IS scored on his final outing last season and hit the ground running on return when bolting up at Navan last month, so he's worth a chance to complete the hat-trick for all that this is a tougher assignment. His stablemate The King of Prs is a threat along with Lets Go Champ.

The selection is LETS GO CHAMP(nap) after a cracking effort in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. He could well appreciate this drop in trip
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OUR DYLAN readily took care of his nearest rival by over two lengths at Exeter last month and has a 7lb higher rating to contend with. The nine-year-old should have no issues with this extra distance and he looks well placed to complete a double. Dangerous Touch was well beaten into fourth at Warwick in November, but he could be seen in a different light now that he tackles the handicap ranks for the in-form Olly Murphy team. Siberian Star looks best of the rest.

HEART OF ROME had some decent form in Ireland, notably when ridden positively, and similar tactics here could see him score on debut for Rebecca Curtis. There could be a couple of improvers lurking in this field, namely Dangerous Touch and The Blueberry One who both represent powerful yards and are unexposed tackling this trip for the first-time on handicap debut. The ultra-consistent Our Dylan deserves an honourable mention.

Our Dylan is solid, but in THE BLUEBERRY ONE and Dangerous Touch he could be up against a couple of improvers.
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SOL CAYO, who won a nursery off this mark on his final start as a juvenile in November 2022, was a comfortable winner over C&D last month and can give another bold showing in his attempt to follow up off a 7lb higher mark. Although on paper this is a step up in class, today's opposition doesn't appear to be any deeper and he could be up to giving weight and a beating to these rivals. Lerwick is feared most, with the C&D hat-trick seeking Midnight Lion respected despite stepping up in grade.

SOL CAYO scored in convincing fashion here last time and isn't handicapped out of it off his reassessed mark, so he gets the nod ahead of Alpine Sierra, who wasn't seen to best effect behind Midnight Lion on New Year's Day. Midnight Lion is a definite player if allowed another soft lead.

Top of the list is SOL CAYO, who has form figures of 2121 in Tapeta handicaps and was an emphatic winner over C&D last time.
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Rising Force occupied the runner-up berth over C&D two days ago and provided this quick turnaround doesn't pose him any problems, he ought to go close off an unchanged rating. However, RAVENSBOURNE gets the nod. Michael Keady's four-year-old outran big odds to make the frame at Newcastle earlier in the month and was kindly dropped 1lb. With Cieren Fallon booked, she may be the one to beat. Mashaan is the pick of the remainder.

RAVENSBOURNE has been shaping up well back in the care of one of her former trainers and she tops the shortlist off a career-low mark. Rising Force and Windsor Pass continue to hold their form well and they head the dangers.

The Alice Haynes-trained MASHAAN arrives in top form and could be the answer to a tightly knit handicap.
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Willie Mullins is due to saddle six horses in this race and TULLYHILL could prove best of them. He finished second on chasing debut here without landing a blow on the winner, but that horse (stablemate Majborough) is now odds-on favourite for the Irish Arkle at the Dublin Racing Festival. Tullyhill is the choice of Paul Townend. Asian Master was just half a length behind Tullyhill in third, so is entitled to be well involved. Lisnagar Fortune is of interest after putting it all together to win well over flights in Punchestown almost a year ago. What's Up Darling has had two spins over fences and should have more horses behind him than in front of him.

TULLYHILL long appealed as the type to flourish over the larger obstacles and duly made an encouraging chase debut here last month. With improvement anticipated, he is taken to open his account in this discipline. Asian Master and What's Up Darling rate the principal dangers in what should prove an informative contest.

Willie Mullins has won this race seven times since 2015 and MISTERGIF might be the best of his sextet here.
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Getaway With You failed to justify short odds when only third at Market Rasen on his most recent start and this drop in trip, along with a 4lb higher rating, makes life tougher. With that in mind, the vote goes to DIAMATISTE, who finished a long way clear of the third when hitting the crossbar at Exeter last time. Kayley Woollacott's six-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Jesuila Des Mottes needs to be monitored in the market on her handicap debut.

A few with chances but DIAMATISTE's form is on an upward curve and he is taken to gain a deserved first success on the back of his clear Exeter second last time out. Double Click could emerge as the main threat now his stamina is unlocked more, while Getaway With You, Jesuila des Mottes and Limerick Leader all need factoring into this open handicap too.

A mile clear of the rest when nearly winning at Exeter, DIAMATISTE has to rate a serious contender with Joshua Newman claiming 5lb.
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DASH GORDON, who has had a wind surgery since winning over C&D in October, still has plenty of scope for progression and could be hard to beat in this classified stakes if he picks up where he left off last season. A fellow track-and-trip winner, Ballyare is dangerous to rule out on these terms, while Doon The Glen runs for an in-form yard/jockey combination and can also figure if he settles better now he has some experience of racing with blinkers added.

LADY OF THE GARR is consistent and should be sharper for her latest effort, so she gets the narrow vote over Dash Gordon, who makes his debut for Mick Appleby after scoring on his final outing for Alex French. Blackcurrent isn't without hope.

Preference is for the lightly raced 4yo DASH GORDON, who won over C&D in October and is open to more progress for his new connections.
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Eagle Day is a previous C&D winner who bids for a hat-trick after registering a Wolverhampton brace, but a further 4lb rise might open the door for APIARIST. The son of Night Of Thunder was denied by just under a length in second in a deeper contest than this at Newcastle on New Year's Day and could defy his 2lb rise. Quiet Resolve and Waiting All Night are just two others to consider.

EAGLE DAY is thriving all of a sudden and had a bit to spare at Wolverhampton last time, so he's worth a chance to complete the hat-trick from a low draw despite stepping up into a more competitive handicap. Quiet Resolve is an obvious danger and Apiarist is another one who should be in the hunt.

In a wide-open contest, a chance is taken with the well-handicapped MR BALOO who could be revitalised by headgear.
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There could be a bit of scope in NOBLE BIRTH's mark of 121 over fences. He has had two runs since switching to Gavin Cromwell and came from well back to finish third over further in Cork. He reverted to hurdles when last seen at Cheltenham in November and ran well for a long way before dropping to third off a rating of 128. Bleu D'enfer was just pipped on the line at Clonmel last month and appeals as the type to improve from that over this trip. Banjaxed, who won his beginners' chase over a similar trip in Cork, and Navan winner Verdant Place are others to consider.

NOBLE BIRTH has shaped well on both outings for his new yard, including when third in a 3m handicap chase at Cork in October and, with the return to shorter than 3m looking a good move (no sluggard), he makes plenty of appeal. Bleu d'Enfer can make his presence felt back up in trip if keeping mistakes to a minimum, with Banjaxed and Enjoy The Dream others to consider.

NOBLE BIRTH travelled well for a long way when third over hurdles at Cheltenham's November meeting and can strike back over fences
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Point-to-point winner ROSSCAHILL kept his unbeaten record intact when powering clear to score at this venue last month. Nigel Twiston-Davies' six-year-old shaped as if this step up in trip could unlock any amount of improvement and can defy his opening mark of 120. One Big Bang looks the main threat after finishing a fair fourth in a warmer event at Cheltenham earlier in the month. Previous C&D scorer Mahland completes the shortlist.

ROSSCAHILL won a point easy and has shown a good attitude to maintain his 100% record in a maiden/novice hurdle here, so he's fancied to go in again from an opening mark that could underestimate him. One Big Bang should relish the emphasis on stamina and is a live danger, while Up For Parol should give his running again.

The unbeaten handicap debutant ROSSCAHILL (nap) could be all the rage, with this longer trip likely to suit him down to the ground.
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There is a lot to like about the chance held by STUDIOUS, who overcame an awkward start to win going away over the extended mile at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. The three-year-old was in full fight when he hit the furlong marker on that occasion, which bodes well for him revering to today's trip off and a 6lb rise may not halt him. Sweet Cicely belied her long odds when second at Wolverhampton latest and is another to note on just her second start in a handicap. Cuban Lynx and Penelope Valentine complete the shortlist.

This can go the way of STUDIOUS who created a good impression when going in at Wolverhampton after a gelding operation and can make light of a 6 lb rise. Sweet Cicely appeals as the one to chase him home on the back of his excellent Wolverhampton second, with Cuban Lynx and Penelope Valentine also in the mix.

Preference is for SWEET CICELY (nap) who improved for the step up to 7f when runner-up on nursery debut at Wolverhampton last month.
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BROOKLYN NINE NINE is most effective on the all-weather and having run on strongly to score at this level at Southwell last month, he has a big chance of following up off just 3lb higher, assuming he handles switching to Polytrack. Similar comments apply to We Never Stop, who has held his form well since being gelded and rates another key player. Sevensees carries useful form over from his time in Ireland is respected on debut for Stuart Williams.

BATAL DUBAI has made a positive start for new connections and remains potentially well treated after a 2 lb rise for his narrow success at Lingfield. We Never Stop has thrived on the AW of late and is next best ahead of Amazonian Dream, who is back down in class.

A case can be made for several of these but preference is for BROOKLYN NINE NINE who will be suited by the return to 6f.
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DE TEMPS EN TEMPS made a pleasing racecourse debut when second in an auction maiden hurdle at Listowel in September. This Court Cave gelding switches to a bumper and Declan Lavery should give him a good steer. Gordon Elliott runs a pair of horses and Harry Swan partners Skylight Hustle, who was a comfortable winner of a point-to-point in October. He ought to have a say in proceedings. Runcok, the Willie Mullins representative, took third in a Tramore bumper in November. More would be needed, but that is feasible. Elliott's Alfa Charlie and Andy Slattery's Parnell Street are newcomers who add further spice to the mix.

Point winner SKYLIGHT HUSTLE appeals as a likely type making his Rules debut for the stable who landed this contest 12 months ago, so he gets the narrow vote before the benefit of market clues. Runcok is one of the likely dangers following an improved showing at Tramore and is next best. The selection's stablemate Alfa Charlie and De Temps En Temps complete the shortlist.

ALFA CHARLIE's dam won a bumper and is a half-sister to the progressive Blue Las so she gets the nod
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A revelation since joining the Dan Skelton stable last summer, with six wins from seven starts, BEAT BOX continues to go from strength-to-strength and a 10lb rise for his most recent success at Kelso may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Keep Running bounced back to winning ways with an impressive display from the front at Ludlow in November and he must enter calculations, along with the hat-trick seeking Ostrava Du Berlais.

Beat Box will undoubtedly be popular given the roll he's on this season, but he may have to play second fiddle to OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS, who arrives on a hat-trick following a couple of wide-margin wins and Venetia Williams' progressive chaser looks one to keep firmly on the right side of. Keep Running, another commanding last-time-out winner, can get the better of Triple Trade for minor honours.

A competitive race but TRIPLE TRADE is well handicapped and accustomed to stronger company. His last run was encouraging.
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ARANTES NASCIMENTO showed much more on his first start following wind surgery last month, when finishing a narrow second over this C&D. A 2lb rise in the handicap should be no barrier to success based on his past exploits and, from a handy draw, he is taken to go one place better. Lahab couldn't quite reel in the leaders over 6f recently but a return to further should benefit him, while Streak Lightning was second to a progressive sort last time out and is also noted.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to ARANTES NASCIMENTO who took a step forward on the back of a wind operation when a very good second over C&D and can go one better here. Bobby Joe Leg is weighted to have a big say and next on the list ahead of in-form duo Streak Lightning and Lahab.

Several have possibilities but ARANTES NASCIMENTO looked unlucky over C&D last time and he gets the vote ahead of Streak Lightning.
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A winner over 5f here in November, the pacey My Turn Now should make this a good test if settling better than he did on his most recent start. However, a strong tempo can assist GLOBAL EFFORT, who posted an encouraging third-placed finish back over this trip at Wolverhampton on Tuesday. The quick turnaround suggests he can build on that effort to score here. Starshot is also noted with cheekpieces swapped for a first-time tongue-tie and visor.

MY TURN NOW rates the pick at these weights so is fancied to add to her November course success, at the chief expense of C&D winner Lilkian. Global Effort and Fast Flo appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

This looks a good opportunity for LILKIAN to regain the winning thread. My Turn Now is feared most.
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Runner-up on his Rules debut at Bangor-on-Dee in a race that has worked out very well, DOUGLAS HYDE is entitled to improve plenty for that effort. The booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye, and the son of Affinisea can get off the mark. The well-bred newcomer Giantsgrave looks best placed to chase him home for leading connections. The Ben Pauling stable has an excellent record at this track, and Loch Na Keal is another debutant to monitor for market support.

LOCH NA KEAL is from a good family and represents a stable with an excellent record both at this track and in bumpers, so he gets the narrow vote over point recruit Giantsgrave. Douglas Hyde is the clear pick of those with experience in this discipline.

This could be a fair bumper. NEXT TWIST was beaten 16l at Sandown but shaped well behind nice prospects.
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Pacifist (second) had the measure of BAIKAL (fifth) when the pair met at Kempton last month, but the latter saw sustained market support and was sent off as favourite that day. Sir Mark Prescott's filly ought to have learnt plenty from that debut experience, so it would come as no surprise were she able to reverse the form. Lechuga Lad, who was also unable to justify favouritism on his debut, must now concede a weight-for-age allowance to all his rivals and Charlie Johnston's newcomer Wadacre Moriarty might be the bigger threat.

BAIKAL was caught further back than ideal when fifth on her Kempton debut last month and will have learnt plenty from that. She can get off the mark. Pacifist looks the obvious danger.

Another chance is given to LECHUGA LAD who was sent off a warm favourite when well held on his debut over C&D last month.
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BERNIE THE BEAR had the reopposing Jesse Luc (fourth) just under two lengths behind when denied by the narrowest of margins at Southwell last time out and he can go one better on this occasion. A relatively promising fourth when keeping on from off the pace at Wolverhampton on Tuesday, Mumcat is another to consider if able to break a bit sharper.

Linda Perratt's BERNIE THE BEAR is on a long losing run but holds the edge on the form of his good Southwell second last week so looks the way to go. Mumcat hinted at a revival when fourth at Wolverhampton only four days ago and heads the dangers, with in-form duo You Are Everything and Jesse Luc also in the mix.

Preference is for YOU ARE EVERYTHING (nap) over Bernie The Bear with Jesse Luc next on the list.
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NOVAK accounted for a few of these when scoring over C&D 10 days ago and the six-year-old could be hard to stop once again, despite a 4lb rise. Wee Fat Mac was third on that occasion and it would be no surprise to see him in the mix, while Beale Street edges out Showtime Mahomes to be best of the rest.

BEALE STREET boasts a good record at this course and still looks on a workable mark. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Showtime Mahomes and Novak are feared most.

Another chance is given to SHOWTIME MAHOMES who may have had an excuse here last time and looked unfortunate the time before.
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A creditable third when looking to complete a double at Newcastle last time out, CUT TO THE CHASE has been in generally consistent form of late and a return to this track should suit as he looks to get back to winning ways. That may be at the main expense of Lord Danielson, who is turned out again quickly after landing a C&D apprentice handicap on Thursday. Fantasy Navigator and Salaamaat cannot be ruled out either.

CUT TO THE CHASE remains unexposed as a sprinter and can make it 2 wins from his last 3, continuing his yard's excellent run of form. Things didn't pan out for Poetic Jack last time and he can bounce back, while Nordic Glory should be in the mix once again.

The race may have come too soon for CUT TO THE CHASE at Newcastle last time and he's better judged on his win there the time before.
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In a race where plenty have questions to answer, it is hard to oppose the recent C&D winner BRAZILIAN ROSE. The four-year-old remains unexposed and a 5lb rise may underestimate the daughter of Calyx. Dazy Mazy has not been beaten far in two starts here in recent months and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Miami Hills and Giselles Izzy.

This could be messy with not much pace on paper. The lightly-raced BRAZILIAN ROSE is the most interesting runner having won well over C&D 9 days ago. She can follow up that victory at the expense of Emily Post, who wasn't ideally placed when disappointing last time, and Giselles Izzy, who was too keen when finishing fourth at this track last week.

The unexposed BRAZILIAN ROSE did it nicely when winning over C&D nine days ago and she can defy a 5lb rise.
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The return to this distance did the trick for CITY CYCLONE when running out a comfortable winner here last Saturday and it would be no surprise to see him back that performance up, despite a 7lb rise from the handicapper. Heavenly Fire carries a 5lb penalty for Tuesday's success over C&D but she commands plenty of respect along with Voltaic, who has been dropped 2lb for his latest effort.

CITY CYCLONE had plenty up his sleeve when going in over C&D a week ago and a 7 lb rise doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Fellow C&D winner Heavenly Fire is feared most under a penalty, with Voltaic and Radiant Angel also worthy of consideration.

Topweight CITY CYCLONE (nap) is taken to complete a quickfire double. Heavenly Fire and Radiant Angel complete the shortlist.
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WANDERLUST belied his 40/1 odds when finishing third on his opening bid over C&D last month and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to open his account. Marco Botti's charge should have learned plenty from that experience and he's preferred to Destructive. The four-year-old will likely need to improve on his fourth-placed effort at Windsor in June to topple the selection, but a 201-day break and gelding procedure could rejuvenate him. Ray Gun may fare best of the remainder.

The Ralph Beckett stable was one of the most prolific with newcomers in 2024 and RUN WITH IT makes plenty of appeal on paper first time up for the yard here. Wanderlust and Destructive have experience and will surely be competitive.

The suggestion is WANDERLUST who ran such a promising first race here behind two who could turn out useful.
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MANARA benefited from a step up in trip when scoring on her nursery debut at Chelmsford in November before following up here under a penalty in more impressive fashion just four days later. The handicapper has duly reacted by giving her a further 11lb rise, which may not be enough to stop her. Patrol got off the mark at Southwell and is expected to be competitive once again, while Fernando and Tiempo Alegre can fight it out for the minor honours.

Impressive last time out winner MANARA remains unexposed and she can land the hat-trick, at the expense of the consistent Patrol who typically finds plenty for pressure and should go well again. Tiempo Alegre and Fernando can fight it out for minor honours.

Tactics and luck in running can play a vital part but MANARA is preferred to Tiempo Alegre and Patrol.
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NOGO'S DREAM found only Master Of My Fate too strong at Lingfield just over a week ago and with the winner now ruled out of the rematch, Richard Hughes' five-year-old can take full advantage. Secret Mistral burst back into life over C&D recently and although a repeat performance is far from guaranteed, she still has to be feared. Catch Cunningham has been holding his form quite well and shouldn't be far away.

Recent Lingfield winner MASTER OF MY FATE has an appealing all-weather record and remains feasibly treated. He can score again. Secret Mistral and Nogo's Dream can also make their presence felt.

He doesn't win very often, but opportunity will knock for NOGO'S DREAM should the pace collapse up front.
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A tentative vote goes to SARAFINA MSHAIRI, who has given the impression on her last two starts here over 5f that stepping up in trip is what she needs, having been outpaced before keeping on at the finish. A mark of 58 on her handicap debut looks manageable and the daughter of Cable Bay is preferred to the relatively consistent Roysdelight. Party Bear, for the in-form Karl Burke outfit, Mister Coco Fizz and Roselily are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

SARAFINA MSHAIRI has acquitted herself well in a trio of starts in recent months and has been handed a plum draw for her handicap debut. She gets the nod. Party Bear and Roysdelight head the list of dangers.

Preference is for ROSELILY who shaped with promise over 7f here last time and could benefit from the drop back in trip.
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MAHARAJAS EXPRESS was beaten half a length into second over 5f at this venue earlier in the week and he competes off an unchanged rating. Ian Williams' five-year-old should have no issues with this step back up in trip and he will prove very hard to beat. Rogue Thunder justified favouritism over C&D last time and holds an obvious chance, while Smasher is a player based on his second at Kempton two starts ago.

MAHARAJAS EXPRESS is well handicapped and took a firm step in the right direction debuting for a new yard when second here 5 days ago so, if the race doesn't come too soon, he's capable of going one better. Rogue Thunder, a former stablemate of the selection, is a big danger and old rival Red Walls can't be dismissed.

The in-form ROGUE THUNDER is just 1lb higher than when narrowly beating Red Walls over C&D 12 days ago and earns the vote.
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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.
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.