13:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 2) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	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) (17/2 +15%) Enemy		8.5 17/2(+15%)																															(3) Enemy 17/2, Smart gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 24 days ago, slowly away. Significantly down in trip. Shortlist material. Smart efforts in 2m AW handicaps this winter; shorter trip but bang there on form.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/8 +66%) Military Order		1.375 11/8(+66%)																															(5) Military Order 11/8, Smart gelding. Two wins from 4 runs last year. 4/5, 8¾ lengths last of 5 to Shanroe in listed race at Chester (14.4f, good to soft), faltering. Off 145 days/gelded. Down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Worth a chance to get back on track. Ended 2023 on low but Listed win on only AW start and could bounce back after gelding op.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 -140%) The Foxes		3 3/1(-140%)																															(6) The Foxes 3/1, Smart colt. 7¼ lengths last of 4 to Mostahdaf in International Stakes at York (10.2f, good to firm, 11/1). Off 155 days. Has the class to compete in this, so market should be informative after a break. Dual Group 2 winner; off since August but should have a big say if fully primed; AW debut.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -40%) Sir Busker		14 14/1(-40%)																															(4) Sir Busker 14/1, Smart gelding. 9/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 24 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Respected. Former Group 2 winner; 8 now but shown smart form when placed on AW last twice.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Base Note		5 5/1(+0%)																															(1) Base Note 5/1, Smart gelding. Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Respectable ¾-length second of 8 to Tyrrhenian Sea in listed race at Lingfield (10f, AW, 7/2) 25 days ago, running on. Solid claims. Won 1m2f handicap in November and placed twice at Listed level since; sure to go well.
6th	2 6th (2) (10/1 -33%) Claymore		10 10/1(-33%)																															(2) Claymore 10/1, Useful horse. 81/10, ¾-length second of 14 to Dawn Intello in listed race at Deauville (9.4f) 58 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Difficult ask. Latest AW Listed second in France shows he's still useful but this demands more.

LTO Selection:

A commendable fifth in last year's Derby, The Foxes readily holds Military Order (last) on that Epsom form and appeals strongly on his all-weather debut. The Churchill colt sets the standard on official ratings and can go well if adapting to the surface on his return from a 155-day break. Claymore also comes into the reckoning after a second-placed finish in Listed company on Polytrack at Deauville in November. Nevertheless, when it comes to proven match-fitnesss and effectiveness on synthetics, BASE NOTE has fewer questions to answer than his likely main rivals and could provide a bit of value here.

MILITARY ORDER was sent off 9/2 for The Derby and, while he disappointed at Epsom (and subsequently at Chester), he'd looked an exciting prospect up to that point, so he's worth a chance to get his career back on track returning from 4 months off after a gelding operation. Base Note is a formidable opponent and Enemy shouldn't be dismissed.

The Foxes and Military Order are potential class acts but both are returning from breaks so are taken on with BASE NOTE.

13:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 2) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 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	1 1st (1) (14/1 -17%) Champagne Mahler		14 14/1(-17%)																															(1) Champagne Mahler 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, disappointed when twelfth of 20 on handicap hurdle debut at Cork (20f, heavy) 46 days ago. Exploits in novice hurdles contained promise and he's not one to write off for powerful yard. Back in trip here and some questions to answer but probably capable of stepping up.
2	15 2nd (15) (20/1 -25%) Kilbarry Saint		20 20/1(-25%)																															(15) Kilbarry Saint 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 10/1) 24 days ago. Down in trip. Booking of Gilligan a plus. Soundly beaten on her handicap debut at Tramore earlier this month; others more likely.
3	5 3rd (5) (28/1 +30%) Zeeband		28 28/1(+30%)																															(5) Zeeband 28/1, Useful winner at 17f on flat. Lightly raced maiden over hurdles. Eighteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 30 days ago, doing too much too soon. Shown nothing in three starts this time around; hard to recommend at the moment.
4	20 4th (20) (4/6 +85%) Benjis Benefit		0.666667 4/6(+85%)																															(20) Benjis Benefit 4/6, 18/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 9 months ago, dropping away quickly. Every chance when fell last sole start in points in November. First run for yard after leaving James Joseph Mangan. One to monitor in the betting. First run for these connections and needless to say a market check very much advised.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 +0%) Star Official		10 10/1(+0%)																															(3) Star Official 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in October. 18/5, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Winner off 95 at Thurles in October and fairly consistent since; others look more likely.
6th	16 6th (16) (20/1 -25%) Le Fanu		20 20/1(-25%)																															(16) Le Fanu 20/1, Third of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 28/1) 27 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Good run at Limerick last time; handicap debut here and respected back in trip.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +30%) Young Darleen		14 14/1(+30%)																															(7) Young Darleen 14/1, Hooded for 1st time, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.1f, soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Down in trip now. May have needed the run in a 2m3f Naas handicap two weeks ago; should be spot on for this.
8th	18 8th (18) (80/1 -142%) The Lucky Lobster		80 80/1(-142%)																															(18) The Lucky Lobster 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy, 150/1) 14 days ago, in touch 3 out but unable to sustain effort. Too soon to be writing him off now getting a chance in handicaps but would need to see market confidence behind him. Not sighted on his last four runs in maiden hurdles; plenty more needed on handicap debut.
9th	12 9th (12) (7/1 -27%) The Truant		7 7/1(-27%)																															(12) The Truant 7/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 6/1, good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 29 days ago, finishing well. Enters calculations. Second in a Limerick handicap hurdle last month; could be hard to beat if reproducing that.
10th	2 10th (2) (13/2 +46%) Listenheretomejack		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(2) Listenheretomejack 13/2, C&D winner. 12/1, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Should be sharper given that was his first start for 11 months and worth noting he won second time out last season. Last year's winner; 7lb higher but likely to be primed for a big run for a local yard.
11th	17 11th (17) (50/1 +0%) Kuriosa		50 50/1(+0%)																															(17) Kuriosa 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Modest maiden form and showed nil on his handicap debut at Limerick; makes no appeal.
12th	19 12th (19) (28/1 +44%) Backinabit		28 28/1(+44%)																															(19) Backinabit 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 19¾ lengths twelfth of 17 to Cristiano Marealdo in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 28/1) 42 days ago, ridden 2 out and never involved. Blinkers/tongue fitted and worth noting if market speaks in his favour. Engaged 3.50 Fairyhouse Wednesday. Well beaten on handicap debut at Naas; new headgear tried here but hard to make a case for.
13th	9 13th (9) (50/1 -25%) Fassbender		50 50/1(-25%)																															(9) Fassbender 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Clonmel (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Poor effort back over hurdles at Clonmel two weeks ago over 2m4f; others preferred.
14th	11 14th (11) (11/1 -57%) New Barn Lane		11 11/1(-57%)																															(11) New Barn Lane 11/1, 9/2, creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 29 days ago, kicking on long way out. Remains low-mileage in handicaps and he's not out of things. Respectable efforts on his last two starts at Limerick; might be capable off this mark.
15th	14 15th (14) (40/1 -150%) Bite That		40 40/1(-150%)																															(14) Bite That 40/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy, 9/1) 49 days ago, not seen to best effect having raced well clear early on. Not one to write off. Well beaten last twice after good Tramore run; others more likely on that evidence.
8	8 |PU| (8) (25/1 +24%) Derridae		25 25/1(+24%)																															(8) Derridae 25/1, Unseated rider in handicap chase (22/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 42 days ago, in touch when unseating 4 out. Bit to prove in any case back over timber judged on balance of recent exploits. Runner-up off 99 in this race last year but not a trace of that form since; hard to fancy.
6	6 |PU| (6) (33/1 -175%) Diamond Dollar		33 33/1(-175%)																															(6) Diamond Dollar 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 150/1) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve and worth noting if market speaks in his favour for very shrewd stable. Signs of improvement on his third start at Limerick last month; very interesting runner.
13	13 |PU| (13) (50/1 -213%) Granpa Ger		50 50/1(-213%)																															(13) Granpa Ger 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy, 15/2) 105 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Well beaten at Tramore lates; others preferred on his handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

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LISTENHERETOMEJACK should benefit from a recent reappearance run and might follow up last year's win. A half-length winner from Derridae in last year's renewal, he disappointed subsequently before missing 324 days but shaped nicely on reappearance and while rated 7lb higher than last year, today's rider claims 5lb. Derridae has been busier in the interim but needs to recapture her best form. Uncle Gerhard, winner of the 2022 renewal, was pulled up over fences in November but having been freshened up, can return to form now although really heavy ground might not suit. Star Official, Intersky Sunset and New Barn Lane have been running consistently well while The Truant ran well over Christmas but is a 19-race maiden. Le Fanu runs in his first handicap while Champagne Mahler disappointed at Cork recently.

Loads to consider in this big-field opener with the narrow vote in favour of INTERSKY SUNSET. A winner over further here in November, she again shaped well whilst arguably left with too much to do when third at Clonmel 2 weeks ago and she remains of interest from this sort of mark. The Truant and Benjis Benefit are others of interest, with Champagne Mahler and Diamond Dollar another couple to note.

This could go to YOUNG DARLEEN who ran at Naas latest as if she needed the run and could go well back at this trip

13:05 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	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) (8/13 +23%) Torneo		0.615385 8/13(+23%)																															(4) Torneo 8/13, Fairly useful winner on Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget. Placed both starts in juvenile hurdles for new connections and he might have found a good opportunity here. French Flat winner who has been placed on both hurdle starts and holds leading claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 -133%) Man Of Monaco		7 7/1(-133%)																															(2) Man Of Monaco 7/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Charlie Johnston. Starts out over hurdles in a winnable race and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Heavy-ground 1m2f maiden winner on Flat; brings potential to this hurdle/stable debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +36%) Silverbridge		4.5 9/2(+36%)																															(3) Silverbridge 9/2, Showed fair form in pair of 1½m maidens on Flat for John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Ran to only a modest level when fourth of 6 on his Hereford hurdle debut 3 weeks ago but he should come on for the experience. Soundly beaten fourth of six on hurdle debut but open to improvement and not ruled out.
4	6 4th (6) (250/1 -67%) Rose De La Jarrie		250 250/1(-67%)																															(6) Rose De La Jarrie 250/1, Won over 1½m at Beaupreau on only outing on Flat in France but down the field in a pair of juvenile hurdles at Catterick for her new connections. French Flat winner but tailed off at big odds on first two hurdle outings.
5th	5 5th (5) (28/1 -12%) Lillistar		28 28/1(-12%)																															(5) Lillistar 28/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Harry & Roger Charlton. Betting should guide now hurdling for new yard. 0-7 on the Flat; needs to improve for the switch to hurdles to make winning stable debut.
1	1 |PU| (1) (5/1 -11%) El Pro		5 5/1(-11%)																															(1) El Pro 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in Germany. Shaped better than being pulled up suggests on Fontwell hurdle debut over Christmas, showing up well long way. Entitled to last longer this time. Useful on the Flat in France but pulled up on last month's hurdle and stable debut.

LTO Selection:

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TORNEO shaped with promise on his hurdling bow when runner-up at Catterick before finishing third to a leading Triumph Hurdle contender in Sir Gino at Kempton over Christmas. This appears to be a decent opportunity for Jamie Snowden's gelding to gain a first success over timber. Silverbridge is entitled to build on his Hereford fourth earlier this month and he may pose the biggest threat to the selection, while El Pro is worth another chance after he was pulled up at Fontwell.

TORNEO is the one to beat after his pair of placed efforts in similar events, although market confidence behind Lucinda Russell hurdle newcomer Man of Monaco, who gained his Flat win on testing ground, would make him a potential threat.

This could be a good opportunity for TORNEO to get off the mark over hurdles, having been placed on his first two runs in this code.

13:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:25 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 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	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/11 +27%) Moon Chime		0.909091 10/11(+27%)																															(10) Moon Chime 10/11, Won first 2 bumpers and good third of 12 in Cheltenham listed race in November. Encouraging start to his hurdle career when 3 lengths third of 10 at Kempton on Boxing Day and he's the one to beat here with improvement likely. Useful bumper form on good and soft; promising hurdle debut; big chance now sights lowered.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 +9%) Jour D'evasion		5 5/1(+9%)																															(8) Jour D'evasion 5/1, Shaped quite well in a bumper on debut and has made the frame on all 3 starts over hurdles, second of 15 over 2m at Ludlow latest. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Tackled talented types in three hurdle runs, running creditably in each; better than most.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/2 +46%) Can't Resist It		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(3) Can't Resist It 13/2, Unplaced sole outing in points but showed fair form in bumpers in Ireland. Bought for €35,000 in October and is bred to have a future over hurdles. Tongue tied first time. Fair level in Irish bumpers; bred to need more of a stamina test; worth market check.
4	11 4th (11) (100/1 -100%) Rumoursareflying		100 100/1(-100%)																															(11) Rumoursareflying 100/1, Only minor promise in 2 bumpers/hurdles. Unlikely to come into his own until handicapping. Family has produced multiple winners for connections; not yet shown much and other days.
5th	14 5th (14) (40/1 +20%) Wee Tony		40 40/1(+20%)																															(14) Wee Tony 40/1, Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Black Op. Showed promise in bumpers a year apart but finished a long way behind the reopposing Moon Chime on Kempton hurdle debut over Christmas. In the frame in two bumpers; tailed off on hurdle debut at Kempton on Boxing Day.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 -65%) Balhambar		33 33/1(-65%)																															(1) Balhambar 33/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (probably stays 2m). Might have been unsuited by very testing conditions when remote sixth on Fontwell hurdle debut on Boxing Day. Cobden takes the ride. Quite useful on Flat but minimal promise on hurdle debut at Fontwell (5-1).
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -525%) Inigo		125 125/1(-525%)																															(7) Inigo 125/1, Fairly useful form in bumpers, winning in France, but hasn't been seen since finishing well beaten in 2 Flat maidens at Goodwood in summer 2022. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. AW bumper winner in France in 2021; off since Flat maiden runs in June 2022; hurdle debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -100%) Call To Duty		40 40/1(-100%)																															(2) Call To Duty 40/1, Out of a winning hurdler and showed promise on the first of 2 starts in bumpers. Fitted with a hood for hurdle debut back from 3 months off. Top jumps family; good late work on Taunton bumper debut; no show next time; hood fitted.
9th	4 9th (4) (125/1 -213%) Don Occhetti		125 125/1(-213%)																															(4) Don Occhetti 125/1, Hinted at ability in a bumper/2 hurdles but looks more one for handicaps. Hint of ability in a bumper and the second of two hurdle starts; open to some improvement.
10th	9 10th (9) (25/1 -79%) Kentanddover		25 25/1(-79%)																															(9) Kentanddover 25/1, Sir Percy gelding who shaped encouragingly when fourth in a Doncaster bumper in March 2022 but hasn't been seen since. Stable's good form provides hope but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. Out of half-sister to Overturn; promising 4th on bumper debut; off for 2 years.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 -178%) Walkingoneggshells		25 25/1(-178%)																															(13) Walkingoneggshells 25/1, Winner of a maiden point last spring. Fourth in his second bumper and ran to a fair level when second of 13 on his recent 2m Taunton hurdle debut. May do better. Easy Irish point winner; good start to hurdle career but needs plenty more to win this.
12th	5 12th (5) (66/1 -100%) Havock		66 66/1(-100%)																															(5) Havock 66/1, Showed fair form on the first 2 of 3 bumpers outings and similar level when close second on 2m Stratford hurdle debut in November. Well beaten over a longer trip at Ascot since but may fare better back at 2m. Went close on hurdle debut (2m, soft); aimed too high when pulled up at Ascot since.
13th	12 13th (12) (10/3 -21%) Strutter		3.333333 10/3(-21%)																															(12) Strutter 10/3, Fair form on second of 2 outings in bumpers and shaped with promise when second of 18 on his 2m Newbury hurdle debut before Christmas. Should progress for his top yard and looks the chief threat to Moon Chime. Runner-up to useful type on hurdle debut but overall form wasn't strong; should do better.
14th	6 14th (6) (250/1 -400%) I Am De Chaillac		250 250/1(-400%)																															(6) I Am De Chaillac 250/1, Well beaten in a Market Rasen bumper for Alex Hales last winter. Watching brief advised now hurdling for a new stable after 13 months off. Hooded first time. Out the back on bumper debut in December 2022; best watched on hurdle debut for new yard.

LTO Selection:

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Dual bumper winner (and Listed-placed) MOON CHIME made a promising start to his hurdling career when third at Kempton on Boxing Day and normal improvement can see him go two places better. Jour D'evasion only found the talented Go To War too good at Ludlow on his latest outing and he should give another solid account. Newbury runner-up Strutter and Can't Resist It, who makes his stable debut for Fergal O'Brien, are other names to note.

Good bumper performer MOON CHIME made a promising start to his hurdle career at Kempton over Christmas and is preferred to Nicky Henderson's Newbury runner-up Strutter in what may develop into a straight fight between the pair. The likes of Jour d'Evasion and Walkingoneggshells should get involved in the battle for minor honours.

This looks good for useful bumper winner MOON CHIME who takes a drop in class after a very good effort at Kempton on his hurdle debut.

13:25 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:35 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 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) (3/1 +50%) Copper Mountain		3 3/1(+50%)																															(2) Copper Mountain 3/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly eased in class. Below par last twice but claims if back to form shown when twice going close in autumn.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 -27%) Big Narstie		1.75 7/4(-27%)																															(1) Big Narstie 7/4, Back on track down in class of late, runner-up over C&D before going one place better with something to spare at Wolverhampton (7f) 10 days ago. Quirks are well established but he holds solid claims in present groove. Comfortable winner of a similar race at Wolverhampton last week; the one to beat.
2	7 2nd (7) (22/1 -175%) Thoughtful Gift		22 22/1(-175%)																															(7) Thoughtful Gift 22/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in October, headway on inner home turn and unable to sustain effort. Given a break since and worth noting her belated reappearance effort previously was an encouraging display. Not long with this promising stable and one of the more interesting runners here.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 -9%) Rubellite		6 6/1(-9%)																															(6) Rubellite 6/1, Opened her account at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. 5/1, similar form when third of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 9 days ago, running on. Won similar race at Wolverhampton this month and in frame twice since; thereabouts again.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 -57%) Tom Tulliver		22 22/1(-57%)																															(8) Tom Tulliver 22/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.1f) 34 days ago, weakening 2f out. Must bounce back. C&D winner; good third over C&D in December but stopped quickly back here two weeks later.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/2 +30%) Duisker		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(4) Duisker 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form back from 7 months off when second of 11 in minor event (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Arrives here easily one of the least exposed and respected. Improved second in Wolverhampton classified event on reappearance; considered.
7th	3 7th (3) (80/1 -142%) Defilade		80 80/1(-142%)																															(3) Defilade 80/1, One win from 35 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Sophie Leech and market likely to prove best guide. Just 1-35 and off for 15 months; best watched for new yard unless betting vibes strong.
8th	5 8th (5) (17/2 -6%) Liv Lucky		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(5) Liv Lucky 17/2, 8/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort having challenged wider than the trio that beat her. Clearly in good heart but she still needs to prove her stamina for this trip. In good form over 7f here in recent weeks but isn't sure to benefit from return to 1m.

LTO Selection:

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LIV LUCKY has started to get her bearings for her current yard and, on the back of two solid displays over 7f at this venue, she could be difficult to overhaul dropping into a classified stakes. Big Narstie can go close if he replicates the same level of flamboyance he showed in similar event over 7f at Wolverhampton 10 days ago, while Duisker also rates a player in this company.

BIG NARSTIE's quirks are well established but he confirmed the promise of his previous run when scoring with something to spare at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and he's a big player if in the same mood. Copper Mountain eased in grade/re-united with Jo Mason is another expected to feature, with low-mileage 4-y-o Duisker also on the shortlist.

Mick Appleby's BIG NARSTIE is a class act for this level and can add to last week's comfortable Wolverhampton success.

13:35 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:40 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2/11 +45%) Captain Cody		0.181818 2/11(+45%)																															(4) Captain Cody 2/11, Useful bumper performer last season, including sixth in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. Should take a bit of stopping on hurdle debut. Best of these on bumper from on the basis of Cheltenham sixth, disappointed at Aintree.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 +13%) Backtonormal		3.5 7/2(+13%)																															(1) Backtonormal 7/2, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 7/4, won 8-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft), keeping on well. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. His bumper form has worked out well, likely to be well primed for this, should go close.
3	5 3rd (5) (125/1 -25%) Getaway Erin		125 125/1(-25%)																															(5) Getaway Erin 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, fourth of 5 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (17.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. Soundly beaten on both starts, trainer has a more obvious chance with La Vega Moon..
3	3 |PU| (3) (14/1 -133%) La Vega Moon		14 14/1(-133%)																															(3) La Vega Moon 14/1, Dual point winner. Cheekpieces on, fourth of 10 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 25/1) on NH debut 27 days ago. Might give Captain Cody most to do. Two wins in points, shaped quite well at Limerick, may find the bumper winners too strong.
6	6 |PU| (6) (80/1 +20%) Stage Lady		80 80/1(+20%)																															(6) Stage Lady 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. Showed promise when third in a bumper at Limerick in 2022, has failed to build on that.
2	2 |PU| (2) (100/1 +0%) The Fairy Man		100 100/1(+0%)																															(2) The Fairy Man 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, fifteenth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Down the field on his first three starts, could be a handicap prospect in due course..

LTO Selection:

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CAPTAIN CODY finished sixth in the Cheltenham bumper and while absent since April, might have sat out Christmas to wait for this valuable maiden, which is run on a big race-day. A keen-goer, he likes testing ground, has point-to-point experience and while he disappointed at Aintree, collided with a rail pre-race then and is better than that showing. The selection beat Blizzard Of Oz to win at Limerick last January which, on a strict form-line, gives him an edge over Backtonormal, which finished to that horse at Cork subsequently. Backtonormal, who defeated maturing Lucid Dreams (into third) at Ballinrobe, also has heavy-ground point-to-point form and should give the selection a race. Dual point-to-point winner La Vega Moon ran well in a heavy-ground Christmas maiden but faces a tougher task.

CAPTAIN CODY achieved enough in bumpers last season to suggest he should have a bright future over jumps and this looks an ideal starting point for his hurdle career. La Vega Moon and Backtonormal can battle it out for the forecast spot.

Jody Townend should collect on CAPTAIN CODY whom she rode on all four bumper starts. His Cheltenham sixth makes him hard to oppose

13:40 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 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	9 1st (9) (40/1 -150%) Goguenard		40 40/1(-150%)																															(9) Goguenard 40/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has been well held on his completed starts in novice/maiden hurdles, but he's bred to have more ability than he's shown to date and is worth keeping an eye on in the betting making handicap debut after 12 months off. One to watch in the betting on handicap debut but he's shown very little under rules.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 -9%) Heard That		3 3/1(-9%)																															(2) Heard That 3/1, Displayed minor promise in qualifying runs and shaped well sent handicapping when fourth of 12 in over C&D (heavy) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to further improvement. Step in right direction when fourth over C&D on handicap debut; could improve further.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 +0%) Mister Barclay		3 3/1(+0%)																															(4) Mister Barclay 3/1, Showed improved form when third on handicap bow at Hereford (16.2f) in April. Creditable efforts both starts back this term, including over C&D latest, and looks sure to go well again. Second of 12 over C&D last time and a first win may well be imminent.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 -13%) Jersay Du Trottet		9 9/1(-13%)																															(1) Jersay Du Trottet 9/1, Showed a bit more than previously for current yard under a patient ride when fourth in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on return in October. However, went backwards at Sedgefield the following month. Good third in France last January in tongue-tie, which he wears for first time in Britain.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 -33%) Supreme Yeats		12 12/1(-33%)																															(3) Supreme Yeats 12/1, Has struggled since bagging a Southwell handicap in November 2022, faring no better in first-time blinkers at Southwell when last seen in June. Subsequent break/breathing operation needs to have had a positive effect. Struggled on final 2 runs last June; however, has had wind op since and is on a handy mark.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -300%) Dazzling Dove		80 80/1(-300%)																															(5) Dazzling Dove 80/1, Still a maiden and has failed to beat a rival on her last two starts. Plenty to prove. Placed early last year on first two stable starts but tailed off the last twice.
7th	8 7th (8) (4/1 +38%) Blended Stealth		4 4/1(+38%)																															(8) Blended Stealth 4/1, Long-standing maiden who ran below form in a first-time visor when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Fair fourth two starts ago and cheekpieces go back on, but he's a 24-race maiden.
8th	6 8th (6) (7/2 +22%) Shillanavogy		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(6) Shillanavogy 7/2, Made the frame both starts in Irish points but well held in sole bumper and in 3 quick runs over hurdles for current yard. However, maybe a step back up in trip will see him in a better light now handicapping. One to note. Well beaten in his 3 novice hurdles but goes handicapping off lowly mark; watch betting.
7	7 |PU| (7) (50/1 -317%) Conscription		50 50/1(-317%)																															(7) Conscription 50/1, Runner-up in a point bumper but has finished down the field all 3 outings over hurdles. Back up in trip for handicap debut and sizeable step forward required. Has struggled on his three hurdle runs but market check advised on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

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MISTER BARCLAY arrives having filled the runner-up spot over C&D on Boxing Day, with Heard That finishing fourth on that occasion, and the former is expected to confirm that form and go one better in the process. The latter is respected as he sports a tongue-tie for the first time on just his second start in handicap company. Blended Stealth drops back in trip and is capable of better with cheekpieces reapplied.

HEARD THAT went through the race as if on a good mark when fourth on his handicap debut over C&D last month and, with further progress on the cards, he's taken to reverse the form with Mister Barclay and come out on top. Shillanavogy has the look of one who may do better now handicapping back up in trip and completes the shortlist.

Having been a promising second over C&D on Boxing Day, the lightly raced MISTER BARCLAY is taken to post his first win.

13:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:00 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 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	9 1st (9) (16/1 +20%) Galway Mahler		16 16/1(+20%)																															(9) Galway Mahler 16/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when third of 12 in Lingfield handicap chase (23.5f) last month but pulled up for the third time in his last 4 starts at Wincanton since. Revival in cheekpieces two runs ago; have to hope that heavy ground was at fault since.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 +15%) Furkash		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(6) Furkash 11/2, Not the best of jumpers and arrives on the back of below-par effort behind Hard Frost at Taunton last month. Others more appealing. Rare blip behind Hard Frost latest; good second off 7lb higher in this race last year.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -25%) Barrakhov		10 10/1(-25%)																															(7) Barrakhov 10/1, Modest winner at 20f over hurdles who proved he retains some ability when fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 21 days ago. More needed to take a hand here, though. Well handicapped and stays this far, but jumped left around right-handed Hereford latest.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -52%) Moon Eagle		50 50/1(-52%)																															(8) Moon Eagle 50/1, Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and she hasn't pulled up any trees in half a dozen starts for this yard. Well held when placing in mares' handicaps at the start of last year; poor recent efforts.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 -25%) Safe Destination		5 5/1(-25%)																															(3) Safe Destination 5/1, Not the most reliable but has won at Uttoxeter and Ludlow at this sort of trip this season. Pulled up on his 3 other starts this campaign but will be dangerous if on a going day. Has won (twice at 3m) or pulled up over fences so far; risky despite a still workable mark.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/1 +0%) Voice Of Hope		11 11/1(+0%)																															(10) Voice Of Hope 11/1, Yet to score for this yard but made the frame the last twice and ought to give another account. 2 lb out of the handicap. Sticks to the C&D of his nearest miss over fences, beaten just over 1l last March (soft).
7th	4 7th (4) (9/4 -38%) Hard Frost		2.25 9/4(-38%)																															(4) Hard Frost 9/4, Found improvement when narrowly landing 9-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 26 days ago, finding extra. 3 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. Neck success at Taunton latest (2m7f) wasn't out of turn, and given a very fair 3lb rise.
1	1 |PU| (1) (9/2 +25%) Rebel Intentions		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(1) Rebel Intentions 9/2, Twice a winner over hurdles this season but good run of form came to a halt at Ascot last month. Didn't take to fences last term so comes with risks attached back in this sphere. Resurgent summer and autumn over hurdles; pulled up on both chase starts a year ago.
2	2 |PU| (2) (12/1 -50%) Rajaran		12 12/1(-50%)																															(2) Rajaran 12/1, Took a step forward when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f) on return but ran badly on handicap debut at Wincanton latest and has something to prove on switch to chasing. Some promise over hurdles when avoiding slow ground; uncertain he'll want 3m over fences.

LTO Selection:

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A chance is taken on REBEL INTENTIONS, who has yet to complete in two chase appearances but deserves another chance on his best hurdles form. He reportedly lost his right-hind shoe when disappointing last time and his four efforts prior to that were all full of promise, particularly when beating the smart Ed Keeper at Ascot in November. If he can get his jumping together, he could prove too classy for these. Last-time-out Taunton scorer Hard Frost and the in-and-out Safe Destination also warrant respect.

HARD FROST is going the right way and can follow up his Taunton victory. Safe Destination will be firmly in the mix if staging a revival, while Voice of Hope has place claims off his very low weight.

Raised just 3lb, Taunton scorer HARD FROST can follow up. Last year's runner-up Furkash could also run well.

14:00 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:10 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 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	7 1st (7) (2/1 +50%) Stoic Syd		2 2/1(+50%)																															(7) Stoic Syd 2/1, Modest gelding. 11/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Should be on the premises. In-form maiden who ran creditably in 7f handicaps here the last twice.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -60%) Inexplicable		4 4/1(-60%)																															(1) Inexplicable 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 15/2, won 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago, keeping on well. Worth a chance to follow up in a weak race. Back in good form this year, finishing third over C&D then winning at Wolverhampton.
3	4 3rd (4) (18/1 -13%) Ebury		18 18/1(-13%)																															(4) Ebury 18/1, Modest gelding. Two wins from 56 Flat runs. Fifty two runs since last win in 2019. 22/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago. Has work to do. Very long losing spell remains a negative.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +14%) Broughtons Flare		6 6/1(+14%)																															(3) Broughtons Flare 6/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Creditable sixth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 16/1) 6 days ago. Not dismissed. Five AW wins; ties in closely with Inexplicable on C&D running two starts ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +0%) Written Broadcast		5 5/1(+0%)																															(8) Written Broadcast 5/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. 50/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Struggling for form at present. Has form figures of 22212 in classified races; all wins at 7f but still respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 -133%) Star For A Day		28 28/1(-133%)																															(6) Star For A Day 28/1, Modest mare. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 33/1) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Still a maiden but may benefit from this switch to classified grade.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/3 +0%) Ashmore		3.333333 10/3(+0%)																															(2) Ashmore 10/3, Modest gelding. 10/3, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should be thereabouts. Still a maiden but shaped encouragingly the last twice; possibilities.
8th	5 8th (5) (66/1 -371%) Gracious Grace		66 66/1(-371%)																															(5) Gracious Grace 66/1, Modest filly. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 150/1) 6 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Needs improvement to open her account.

LTO Selection:

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BROUGHTONS FLARE is thriving on being kept busy and, given he was less than a length behind Inexplicable over this course and distance on his penultimate start, he rates a solid option to reverse the form with his old rival, who is much worse off at these weights. Ashmore looks the pick of the remainder, though Ebury is also considered for a place.

INEXPLICABLE showed a good attitude to score at Wolverhampton 9 days ago and he may well be capable of following up in a weak affair. Ashmore is a danger with cheekpieces back on and Stoic Syd should give his running once again.

The maidens ASHMORE, Stoic Syd and Star For A Day switch to classified level with interesting claims.

14:10 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:15 Gowran Park Conditions Hurdle 24f - 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
2	2 (2) (11/2 -100%) Farouk D'alene		5.5 11/2(-100%)																															(2) Farouk D'alene 11/2, Matched his very smart chase form when second of in 11-runner handicap at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and has strong claims with a repeat. Encouraging hurdles run on latest when going close in Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown.
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +35%) Monkfish		1.625 13/8(+35%)																															(3) Monkfish 13/8, Highly promising novice chaser who ran a big race back over hurdles after 2 years off when second in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in April. Most likely found race coming too soon when well beaten in Champion Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown just 17 days later. May bounce back after 9 months off. Dual Cheltenham festival winner, fine effort on first of two races last term after absence.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 +0%) Summerville Boy		7 7/1(+0%)																															(4) Summerville Boy 7/1, Smart hurdler. Seven wins from 26 NH runs. Creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Navan (25.2f, heavy) 47 days ago. At the veteran stage, showed enthusiasm at Navan last month, tough task at these weights.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -118%) Ashdale Bob		6 6/1(-118%)																															(1) Ashdale Bob 6/1, Smart hurdler who shaped as if as good as ever after 7 months off when third of 7 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Respected back up in trip. On a long losing sequence, may struggle to reverse Punchestown form with Thedevilscoachman.
4	5 4th (5) (5/4 +29%) Thedevilscoachman		1.25 5/4(+29%)																															(5) Thedevilscoachman 5/4, Smart hurdler. Eight wins from 16 NH runs. 3/1, creditable second of 7 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 25 days ago, sticking to task. Can go well again back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Dual Grade 3 winner over fences last term, leading chance now based on Punchestown second.

LTO Selection:

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THEDEVILSCOACHMAN stays well, operates on testing ground and might put his race-fitness to good use, in first-time cheekpieces. Lacking a gear to be high-class, he nonetheless has won half his races including a 2022 Grade 2 hurdle, narrowly beating today's rival Ashdale Bob. At Punchestown last month he again defeated Ashdale Bob, by 4.75L. Ashdale Bob has won three times from 23 runs but has twice been a Grade 1 runner-up. One-time top chasing prospect Monkfish disappointed when last seen in April but is forgiven that as it came just 17 days after returning from 713 days off, having chased home Asterion Forlonge at Fairyhouse. A standing dish in recent stable tours, he was a non-runner on New Year's Day so should be ready on reappearance but nonetheless meets race-fit rivals and, as a triple Grade 1-winning chaser, his best results have been achieved over fences. Grade 2 winner Farouk D'alene ran well under a 7lb claimer when rated 145 in a Christmas handicap hurdle but steps up in grade running in first-time cheekpieces. Summerville Boy ran well in a recent Listed hurdle but also faces a tougher task and is now a 12 year old.

FAROUK D'ALENE matched his very smart chasing form on just his fourth outing over hurdles when second in a strong-looking Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown over the Christmas period and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, he's selected to go one better. Thedevilscoachman and Ashdale Bob are feared most in an interesting renewal of this Grade 2.

Four of these are closely matched on official ratings. THEDEVILSCOACHMAN gets the vote to uphold recent form with Ashdale Bob

14:15 Gowran Park Conditions Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:25 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 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	6 1st (6) (11/1 -83%) Docpickedme		11 11/1(-83%)																															(6) Docpickedme 11/1, Multiple winner over hurdles/fences for Harry Whittington and ran a cracker on return for new yard when narrow second at Warwick (25.5f). However, rather gone backwards in a couple of starts since. Went close at Warwick in November on stable debut but soundly beaten the next twice.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +21%) The Edgar Wallace		2.75 11/4(+21%)																															(4) The Edgar Wallace 11/4, Returned to best this season, scoring over C&D on return before following up in 5-runner handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 43 days ago, driven out. Just 3 lb higher now and must enter calculations. 2-2 this season (including C&D win) and could still be ahead of the handicapper.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +8%) Our Jet		2.75 11/4(+8%)																															(2) Our Jet 11/4, Back to winning ways at Kempton (20.5f) in November and improved on that when second of 5 in handicap chase over C&D (heavy) 30 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Back to his best when winning at Kempton and good second over this C&D since; contender.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -29%) No Risk Des Flos		4.5 9/2(-29%)																															(3) No Risk Des Flos 9/2, Goes particularly well here and ran up to best when third of 5 in handicap chase over C&D (heavy, 5/1) 30 days ago. Back down to last winning mark. Four-time course winner who was a good third here latest and could play a leading role.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -144%) Marshalled		22 22/1(-144%)																															(5) Marshalled 22/1, Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland and better than ever for new yard, jumping well when landing 6-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, soft) in August. 7 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Did well for new yard last year, winning twice; betting could be informative on return.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 +11%) Cornerstone Lad		8 8/1(+11%)																															(7) Cornerstone Lad 8/1, Course winner who has made the frame in a couple of small-field contests this season. Comes here operating from career-low mark but strike rate in this sphere hardly the most compelling. Mark continues to fall but this 10yo has been below par on both runs this term.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +44%) Gallic Geordie		5 5/1(+44%)																															(8) Gallic Geordie 5/1, Back to winning ways at this course (15.2f, heavy) in November and ran to similar level when third at Newbury the following month. Latest run can be excused and ought to give another good account here. Latest run may have come too soon; 2 wins here from 3 visits; one to be interested in.
1	1 |PU| (1) (25/1 -56%) Whoshotthesheriff		25 25/1(-56%)																															(1) Whoshotthesheriff 25/1, Won a couple of times in 2021/22 campaign under this rider and would have gone close to making a winning return over C&D in October 2022 had his jumping not let him down. Not disgraced in stronger contest next time and can't be ruled out on belated comeback given good record fresh. 10yo who returns from long absence but given a chance by handicapper and goes well fresh.

LTO Selection:

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THE EDGAR WALLACE has been a revelation since undergoing wind surgery and he seemed to be value for more than the winning margin when scoring at Leicester last month. A 3lb rise for that victory could prove lenient and he should have too much for the returning Marshalled, as well as Our Jet, who has been in fine form this season and wasn't beaten far over C&D last time out.

Preference is for OUR JET, who was only grabbed close home here last time and remains on a workable mark. The Edgar Wallace and Marshalled should also go well.

Gavin Sheehan's mount THE EDGAR WALLACE is 2-2 this season and there can be optimism there is still mileage in his mark.

14:25 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:35 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 15 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) (13/2 +59%) Sun Joy		6.5 13/2(+59%)																															(7) Sun Joy 13/2, French Flat winner. Fairly useful form when runner-up 3 times over hurdles there but not at the same level for current yard, although it's possible very testing ground hasn't suited when well held in handicaps last twice. Should get a sounder surface here. Cheekpieces he wore in France also back on. More realistic mark now and no ground issues; cheekpieces of French Flat career are back.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 +36%) Zestful Hope		16 16/1(+36%)																															(6) Zestful Hope 16/1, Won a pair of Hereford handicap hurdles last season. Well below that level this term (including fences) but he did run a bit better when fifth of 15 in Wincanton handicap hurdle latest. Needs to build on that now. Triple Hereford winner; better again latest and no ground issues but others convince more.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 +42%) Haas Boy		7 7/1(+42%)																															(4) Haas Boy 7/1, Would have made a winning handicap debut at Ludlow last winter but for falling at the last (9 lengths clear at time) but hasn't reproduced that since, finishing a well-held fifth back at Ludlow last month. Harry Cobden takes the ride but others have less to prove. 2m maiden winner here (soft); another weakening effort latest, despite wind surgery.
4	14 4th (14) (7/1 +0%) Jack Sprat		7 7/1(+0%)																															(14) Jack Sprat 7/1, Off the mark when landing a 7-runner handicap here (19.5f, good to soft) in November and dispelled a lesser effort when runner-up at Uttoxeter just before Christmas. Not discounted. Engaged 4.20 Chepstow Wednesday. Won over slightly shorter here in November (good to soft); chance granted a clearer round.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 -20%) Tregele		6 6/1(-20%)																															(9) Tregele 6/1, Third in a pair of 2m hurdles 7 months apart, latterly at Taunton 6 weeks ago. Very much unexposed making his handicap debut so is one to consider. Fair third on recent comeback; up in trip on early switch to handicaps; very interesting.
6th	15 6th (15) (80/1 -60%) Kapamazov		80 80/1(-60%)																															(15) Kapamazov 80/1, Point runner-up who offered some encouragement when making the frame both starts over hurdles last season. However, well held on Carlisle handicap debut/reappearance in October. Has left Samuel Drinkwater. Offered little on handicap debut and has changed yards since, but still early days for him.
7th	13 7th (13) (11/1 -83%) Mistral Nell		11 11/1(-83%)																															(13) Mistral Nell 11/1, Got off the mark over hurdles in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (19f, good to soft) 37 days ago, digging deep. Can go well again despite taking a 7 lb rise. Held on at Catterick latest (good to soft) for first hurdles win; 7lb rise demands more.
8th	5 8th (5) (8/1 +0%) Sister Michael		8 8/1(+0%)																															(5) Sister Michael 8/1, Southwell maiden hurdle winner in May 2022. Returned from 13 months off to finish a creditable 5 lengths second of 8 in handicap hurdle there last month. Thereabouts if in similar form. 2m4f-plus on a flat track suit well; good return second at Southwell latest (good to soft).
9th	10 9th (10) (6/1 -71%) Rascal		6 6/1(-71%)																															(10) Rascal 6/1, Too free when well held sole outing in bumpers but has fared better over hurdles, building on his Warwick debut third in May when winning 2m Doncaster maiden 6 months later. Open to further progress now making a quick switch to handicaps. Doncaster maiden winner in November (2m, good); may cope with mark and longer trip.
2	2 |PU| (2) (10/1 +38%) Mot A Mot		10 10/1(+38%)																															(2) Mot A Mot 10/1, Made winning start for this yard at Newbury (19f) in April 2022 but lightly raced since, including well beaten in 2 handicap hurdles this winter. Can only watch at present. Lightly raced in recent times; efforts in class 3 the last twice insufficiently persuasive.
1	1 |PU| (1) (14/1 -180%) Raymond Tusk		14 14/1(-180%)																															(1) Raymond Tusk 14/1, Still capable of useful form on the Flat last year but has yet to achieve any better than fair form over hurdles, albeit after only 4 attempts. Has his first outing since July here. 0-4 over hurdles but finally gets to try further than 2m in this sphere; has been gelded.
11	11 |PU| (11) (16/1 +36%) Kilfilum Woods		16 16/1(+36%)																															(11) Kilfilum Woods 16/1, Fair maiden who shaped as if better for the run after 5 months off when eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, heavy) in November. Eased 2 lb but will need to jump better. Serviceable bumper/chase form at this venue, but not at best over hurdles when last seen.
8	8 |PU| (8) (25/1 -39%) Blue Shark		25 25/1(-39%)																															(8) Blue Shark 25/1, Highly progressive last season, including a C&D win, but his run of good form has come to a shuddering halt, beating only one home in his last 4 outings. C&D win (good) one of six scores during a 2022-23 purple patch; well below his best since.
3	3 |PU| (3) (28/1 -75%) Iontach Cheval		28 28/1(-75%)																															(3) Iontach Cheval 28/1, Bumper/hurdle winner who recorded a career best when making a successful reappearance in handicap company at Warwick (2m, soft) in November 2022. Respectable third on his Sandown reappearance but needs to shrug off a poor run at Doncaster last month. Back below his last winning mark; reckoned by connections to need further than 2m now.
12	12 |PU| (12) (33/1 +18%) Eagle Of The Glen		33 33/1(+18%)																															(12) Eagle Of The Glen 33/1, Improved when landing a Hexham junior novice on final start of last season and picked up where he left off with a winning reappearance in 2m course novice. Needs to shrug off a couple of disappointing efforts in handicaps since. Steps up in trip with cheekpieces also added. 2m wins here and elsewhere, but has lost way since switch to handicaps; cheekpieces go on.

LTO Selection:

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MISTRAL NELL drew 12 lengths clear with the runner-up when opening her account over hurdles at Catterick last month and a 7lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent the seven-year-old from completing a double. Sister Michael posted another good effort in defeat when second at Southwell in December and the Fame And Glory gelding is feared most, while last-time-out maiden scorer Rascal likely has more to offer now upped in distance on his handicap bow.

Top of the list are unexposed pair TREGELE and Rascal, with a narrow preference for the former, whose stable was back among the winners at the weekend. Sister Michael and Mistral Nell are also on the shortlist.

No time has been wasted in moving Rascal and TREGELE to handicaps, with the latter seemingly the better treated of the two.

14:35 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 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	5 1st (5) (6/1 -9%) Pride Of Spain		6 6/1(-9%)																															(5) Pride Of Spain 6/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Hood on 1st time. In-form maiden who may settle better and get even closer with hood now applied.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/2 +30%) Flash The Dash		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(10) Flash The Dash 7/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 2/1) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Encouraging form over 6f since having wind surgery; sole win came at 7f; interesting.
3	11 3rd (11) (25/1 +38%) Spartan Fighter		25 25/1(+38%)																															(11) Spartan Fighter 25/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 72 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Out of sorts towards the end of his 2023 campaign.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 +44%) Candy Warhol		14 14/1(+44%)																															(4) Candy Warhol 14/1, Unreliable sort. Last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 66/1) 47 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Still a maiden and has a doubt over current form.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 -60%) Comedian Leader		8 8/1(-60%)																															(1) Comedian Leader 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. 9/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 5 days ago. Comfortable winner on penultimate outing and not seen to best effect last time, so remains of interest. Disappointing at Wolverhampton on Saturday but may well bounce back, being 3-3 over C&D.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 +31%) Kitaab		4.5 9/2(+31%)																															(2) Kitaab 9/2, 9/4, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not the most reliable, but capable from this sort of mark on his day. Disappointing favourite over C&D last time but has possibilities provided he rebounds.
7th	3 7th (3) (7/2 +61%) Powdering		3.5 7/2(+61%)																															(3) Powdering 7/2, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 19 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Not dismissed. Couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, latest over C&D; attractively treated.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +25%) Dr Rio		12 12/1(+25%)																															(6) Dr Rio 12/1, First run since leaving Paul Midgley when eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 19 days ago. Could step up on stable debut. Form dipped in C&D event this month on debut for new yard.
9th	7 9th (7) (10/1 -54%) Dercol		10 10/1(-54%)																															(7) Dercol 10/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago. Others make more appeal. Inconsistent results at about 6f; this new trip is a possible source of improvement.
10th	9 10th (9) (20/1 -11%) Impulsive Lady		20 20/1(-11%)																															(9) Impulsive Lady 20/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 82 days ago. Unexposed for this yard and not one to write off. Wind surgery needs to have positive effect.

LTO Selection:

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DAAFY was an unfortunate second last time due to the blindfold being removed late and, barring any further mishaps, he can go one better off an unchanged mark. Pride Of Spain finished a creditable fourth at Wolverhampton 13 days ago despite racing freely. A first-time hood may help him settler better and he warrants respect, while Powdering and Kitaab are others to note.

COMEDIAN LEADER had a bit in hand when scoring at Kempton earlier in the month and didn't have much go right at Wolverhampton since, so she's worth another chance to defy the penalty. Daafy is an obvious threat on the back of a solid showing over C&D and Kitaab is one to note if the market speaks in his favour.

The first-time hood may well enable PRIDE OF SPAIN to settle better and get off the mark. Daafy is second choice.

14:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:50 Gowran Park Handicap Chase 25f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (14/1 +30%) Ain't That A Shame		14 14/1(+30%)																															(7) Ain't That A Shame 14/1, Course winner last March. 8/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 67 days ago. Yet to fire this season but he would be folly to discount, nonetheless. Has plenty to prove but is a course winner and was fancied for last year's Grand National.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/1 +30%) Glengouly		7 7/1(+30%)																															(10) Glengouly 7/1, 20/1, shaped as if retaining all ability making handicap debut after 10 months off when second of 12 at Limerick (19.4f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Up in trip. 4 lb higher here and he's much respected for the trainer/jockey combination that won this 12 months ago. Stamina not guaranteed but Paul Townend gives him a vote of confidence, deserves respect.
3	13 3rd (13) (6/1 +14%) Angels Dawn		6 6/1(+14%)																															(13) Angels Dawn 6/1, Kim Muir winner at the Cheltenham Festival back in March. 5/1, below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, heavy) 47 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Won an Irish-dominated Kim Muir last March, has warmed up with two runs over hurdles.
4	16 4th (16) (17/2 +58%) Stormy Judge		8.5 17/2(+58%)																															(16) Stormy Judge 17/2, Fared better than previously over hurdles when fifth of 21 in handicap (10/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 4 weeks ago, barely adequate test. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Worth a second look from this sort of mark. Has run over hurdles three times this term showing signs of a possible return to form..
5th	11 5th (11) (25/1 +38%) Macs Charm		25 25/1(+38%)																															(11) Macs Charm 25/1, Failed to come on for recent run when pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy, 50/1) 29 days ago. Others have achieved more. Pulled up on both starts term, the Troytown at Navan and the Paddy Power at Leopardstown.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 +24%) Diol Ker		25 25/1(+24%)																															(8) Diol Ker 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, seventh of 27 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) 29 days ago, weakening before last. Has work to do. Four runs for his current yard since returning in November offer minimal encouragement.
7th	15 7th (15) (7/1 +42%) Shantreusse		7 7/1(+42%)																															(15) Shantreusse 7/1, Strong in the betting and unlucky to bump into a handicap blot after 9 months off when second of 11 in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy, 4/1) 47 days ago. Up in trip. One to bear in mind. Made a pleasing handicap debut when 9l second over an extended 2m4f at Navan, more needed.
8th	4 8th (4) (25/1 -79%) Any Second Now		25 25/1(-79%)																															(4) Any Second Now 25/1, Better for run when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (very easy-to-back 9/1) at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 47 days ago. Back up in trip. Probably not the force of old but his mark reflects that. Twice placed in the Grand National, 148 mark gives the veteran a realistic chance.
9th	12 9th (12) (20/1 -25%) Frontal Assault		20 20/1(-25%)																															(12) Frontal Assault 20/1, Remained in good heart when 9½ lengths fourth of 18 to Street Value in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.6f, soft, 17/2) 53 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Not quite good enough but fairly consistent in big handicaps, needs to find extra.
3	3 |U| (3) (22/1 -57%) Espanito Bello		22 22/1(-57%)																															(3) Espanito Bello 22/1, Made a winning return at Naas in November. 8/1, disappointing when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, heavy) 47 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Visor on 1st time. Effectively mixes hurdling with chasing, hurdling technique deserted him last time.
14	14 |PU| (14) (5/1 +29%) Dunboyne		5 5/1(+29%)																															(14) Dunboyne 5/1, Course winner. On a going day and ran respectably after 7 months off when fourth of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 22/1) 67 days ago. Went down narrowly in this 12 months ago so he must be taken seriously provided his mind is on the job (has looked none too keen). Beaten a short head here last year, big chance with improvement likely from Troytown run.
17	17 |PU| (17) (9/1 +55%) Street Value		9 9/1(+55%)																															(17) Street Value 9/1, Registered his second success over fences at Fairyhouse in December. 13/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (20f, heavy) 19 days ago, barely adequate test. Unexposed over long distances, so he's not dismissed back up in trip. Won 3m5f Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse, fair run in defeat over a shorter trip at Cork.
9	9 |PU| (9) (10/1 +17%) Fakir D'alene		10 10/1(+17%)																															(9) Fakir D'alene 10/1, Had his race ended early through no fault of his own when brought down fifth in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy, 11/1) 29 days ago. Brought down at the fifth when well fancied for the Paddy Power, definite chance.
1	1 |PU| (1) (12/1 +25%) Bronn		12 12/1(+25%)																															(1) Bronn 12/1, Well-beaten fourth of 6 to Jungle Boogie in New Year's Day Chase at Tramore (22.8f, heavy, 9/2) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Hasn't been in much form so far this season but dangerous to rule out on handicap debut. Talented novice chaser last season, two low-key performances this season, handicap debut.
6	6 |PU| (6) (20/1 +50%) Ontheropes		20 20/1(+50%)																															(6) Ontheropes 20/1, Offered little after 23 months off when pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy, 66/1) 29 days ago. Fifth in this in 2022, pulled up when 66-1 chance for the Paddy Power at Leopardstown.
5	5 |PU| (5) (33/1 -106%) Gevrey		33 33/1(-106%)																															(5) Gevrey 33/1, Latest win at Limerick in October. Possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 16/1) 67 days ago, folding home turn. Must bounce back. Irish Grand National runner-up, won the Munster National in October, inconsistent.
2	2 |PU| (2) (40/1 -186%) Longhouse Poet		40 40/1(-186%)																															(2) Longhouse Poet 40/1, C&D winner. Six wins from 22 NH runs. 20/1, never involved under considerate handling when well-beaten fifth of 6 to Jungle Boogie in New Year's Day Chase at Tramore (22.8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Won this 2 years ago from 7 lb lower but he's tricky to assess at present. Best known for winning this race in 2022, not a great deal of encouragement from prep runs.
18	18 |PU| (18) (40/1 +20%) Royal Thief		40 40/1(+20%)																															(18) Royal Thief 40/1, Again let down by his jumping when fell first in handicap chase (50/1) at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Twice a winner for Henry de Bromhead, hard to make a case for him on current form.

LTO Selection:

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DUNBOYNE was beaten a short-head from 5lb lower in last year's renewal. He stays well, likes testing ground, ran well in November's Troytown and the booking of Jack Kennedy, at a low-enough weight, is a positive. Angels Dawn beat the selection 13L into fourth when winning Cheltenham's Kim Muir Chase and while today's race has been a longterm plan and will improve from two recent runs, is nonetheless 10lb worse off with the selection today. Glengouly is unexposed and ran well in a recent Listed handicap, from which the fourth won subsequently. He pulled up on his only previous attempt at a similar distance but represents formidable connections and has winning course form on heavy ground. Espanito Bello finished fifth and Frontal Assault sixth in last year's renewal and while both are likely to compete, don't appear ahead of the handicapper. Street Value relishes a stamina test while Ain't That A Shame has been freshened up since pulling up in the Troytown and has winning course form on heavy. Stablemate Shantreusse has recent form and is suited by conditions. Dual Grade 1-placed Bronn has flopped on two recent runs while Any Second Now and Longhouse Poet might improve from recent runs but have plenty weight.

Another fiendishly competitive renewal of one of the most prestigious handicap chases of the season in Ireland and last year's runner-up DUNBOYNE is taken to go a place better on the back of a satisfactory return in the Troytown a couple of months ago. Willie Mullins/Paul Townend combined to take this 12 months ago and Glengouly may emerge as the main threat, with Shantreusse, Angels Dawn and Bronn another handful also worth considering.

Just denied by the favourite here 12 months ago, DUNBOYNE is tipped to go one better, perhaps at the main expense of Angels Dawn

14:50 Gowran Park Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (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	1 1st (1) (10/11 +67%) Asta La Pasta		0.909091 10/11(+67%)																															(1) Asta La Pasta 10/11, Bumper winner who made it 2-4 over hurdles when readily seeing off 7 rivals in 2m Market Rasen novice on Boxing Day. Big player despite conceding weight all round. 2-4 over hurdles; now carries double penalty but holds leading claims nevertheless.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 +8%) Tedtwo		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(3) Tedtwo 11/2, Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles for Kerry Lee when taking Ffos Las maiden (15.8f, heavy) last month. Since joined Ben Haslam and remains open to improvement in this sphere. Did well to win at Ffos Las having made a mistake at the final flight; one to consider.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/4 -71%) Fortunate Man		1.25 5/4(-71%)																															(2) Fortunate Man 5/4, Promising sort who made his first completed start a winning one when taking 18-runner novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, heavy) 36 days ago, well on top finish. Likely more to come yet. Point winner who scored with plenty in hand at Newbury; respected under penalty.
4	7 4th (7) (125/1 -25%) Shady B		125 125/1(-25%)																															(7) Shady B 125/1, Runner-up final 2 starts between the flags last spring but nearer last than first in both outings over hurdles. Runner-up in points but soundly beaten this winter on first two hurdle starts.
5th	5 5th (5) (250/1 -25%) Call Me Jack		250 250/1(-25%)																															(5) Call Me Jack 250/1, Down the field in 2 Doncaster bumpers last winter and fared no better in a couple of attempts over timber this term. Down the field in bumpers and same story on both hurdle starts.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 -273%) Henrysbrotherjack		28 28/1(-273%)																															(6) Henrysbrotherjack 28/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Secret Trix. One to note on debut. May need further but he's in good hands and is one to watch in the betting on debut.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -317%) Reine Des Tartes		50 50/1(-317%)																															(10) Reine Des Tartes 50/1, €18,000 3-y-o, £30,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to fair hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Treacle. Point winner in November and worth monitoring in market. British maiden point winner; bought for £30,000; useful standard required on rules debut.
8th	9 8th (9) (150/1 -127%) Missy Ava		150 150/1(-127%)																															(9) Missy Ava 150/1, Comfortably held in novice hurdles at this course and Newcastle in recent weeks. Improved form on second start but still soundly beaten; needs another big step forward.
8	8 |PU| (8) (250/1 +0%) Midnight Alnwicky		250 250/1(+0%)																															(8) Midnight Alnwicky 250/1, Sent off big odds and no impact in both starts over hurdles. Triple-figure odds and has struggled on first two starts.

LTO Selection:

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A costly purchase at the sales, FORTUNATE MAN made quite the impression when scoring on his second start at Newbury last month, and there should be plenty more improvement forthcoming from the five-year-old. Similar comments apply to Asta La Pasta, who bounced back to winning ways at Market Rasen, while Tedtwo has switched yards since his own victory at Ffos Las.

FORTUNATE MAN looked a useful prospect when scoring at Newbury last month and is fancied to follow up. Asta La Pasta and Tedtwo look the obvious dangers.

The Jonjo O'Neill-trained FORTUNATE MAN won in fine style at Newbury last month and earns the vote ahead of Tedtwo.

15:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:10 Huntingdon Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f - 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	2 1st (2) (10/11 +34%) Brides Hill		0.909091 10/11(+34%)																															(2) Brides Hill 10/11, Scored at this level at Thurles last season and made it 3 wins from her last 3 completed starts when landing an 8-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 53 days ago. Sets the standard. Irish mare who is 2-2 this season; top on ratings and represents last year's winning yard.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/2 +38%) La Renommee		7.5 15/2(+38%)																															(5) La Renommee 15/2, Progressive chaser who made a winning return in a handicap at Ludlow in October. Seemed to excel herself when finishing ahead of a couple of today's rivals in a Doncaster listed event last month and would hold similar place claims if able to back that up. Outran her 50-1 odds in similar contest at Doncaster last month; steadily progressive.
3	7 3rd (7) (22/1 +0%) Midnight Mary		22 22/1(+0%)																															(7) Midnight Mary 22/1, Likeable mare produced another solid effort when fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, soft, 9/1) 48 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. No indication she's up to this company, however. Consistent sort but faces a difficult task at the weights upped in class.
4	9 4th (9) (10/1 -18%) Sacre Coeur		10 10/1(-18%)																															(9) Sacre Coeur 10/1, Showed a good attitude to notch her third win of the season in a 4-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, soft, 3/1) 36 days ago. Progressive on the whole as a chaser and is well worth her place back up in grade. Versatile mare who is 5-10 over fences (3-4 in this sphere for current yard); solid claims.
1	1 |F| (1) (4/1 +0%) Pink Legend		4 4/1(+0%)																															(1) Pink Legend 4/1, Tough and dependable sort made the most of a good opportunity when scoring in this grade again at Newbury in December. Probably would have finished second if not for a late mistake in a similar contest at Doncaster the following week and she has to be respected having won this in 2022. 8-25 over fences, including a win in this race two years ago (below-par fourth in 2023).
3	3 |U| (3) (10/1 +0%) Carole's Pass		10 10/1(+0%)																															(3) Carole's Pass 10/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler has shown promise when placed in a pair of listed contests over fences so far, latterly when a place ahead of Pink Legend at Doncaster (20.5f, soft) 27 days ago. Remains with potential, though significant step forward likely required. Placed in two Listed races since switched to chasing; unexposed at 2m4f; interesting.
6	6 |PU| (6) (16/1 -14%) Mayhem Mya		16 16/1(-14%)																															(6) Mayhem Mya 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler was much improved from her chase debut when finishing runner-up in a listed mares novice event at Exeter last month. Didn't need to be at her best to score there last time and she's respected back up in grade. In good form at Exeter (2m1f) the last twice but has something to prove back up in trip.

LTO Selection:

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The progressive BRIDES HILL displayed a willing attitude when landing a handicap off top-weight at Fairyhouse last month and she looks the one to beat on this switch to Listed company. Gavin Cromwell's mare boasts a rating of 150 and the conditions of this event suit her nicely. Pink Legend is rated 8lb inferior to the selection, whilst also giving 2lb to the Irish raider, but the veteran is still feared most in her current heart, ahead of Sacre Coeur.

Irish raider BRIDES HILL defied top-weight in a competitive Fairyhouse handicap last time and looks well up to making a successful return to listed level. Pink Legend has a very solid record in such company and rates as the biggest threat, with the progressive Sacre Coeur also highly respected back up in grade.

Some of her rivals are interesting but BRIDES HILL (nap) sets a high standard and has rock-solid credentials.

15:10 Huntingdon Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 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) (10/3 -33%) Bobby Joe Leg		3.333333 10/3(-33%)																															(1) Bobby Joe Leg 10/3, Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, comfortably. Carries penalty. Hat-trick could be on the cards. Has won at Newcastle and over C&D this month; should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 +31%) Almodovar Del Rio		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(3) Almodovar Del Rio 11/2, Sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (6f, good). Off 7 months. Stable has been going well lately, so significant if the market speaks in his favour. In frame on AW last spring but off since lesser run on turf in June.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 +9%) King Of Speed		10 10/1(+9%)																															(9) King Of Speed 10/1, 17/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Not discounted. 0-13 on AW but this winter's efforts respectable and should be in the shake-up.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -33%) Amaysmont		16 16/1(-33%)																															(7) Amaysmont 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 11 in handicap (8/1) at this course (8.1f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not the force of old and 4l behind Locked N' Loaded here latest; headgear reached for.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 +13%) Conri		14 14/1(+13%)																															(10) Conri 14/1, 11¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Bobby Joe Leg in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 18/1) 17 days ago. Something to prove. In good hands but form mixed and well behind Bobby Joe Leg at Newcastle latest.
6th	8 6th (8) (8/1 +20%) Abnaa		8 8/1(+20%)																															(8) Abnaa 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 6 days ago. Others have achieved more. Very well treated but not obviously in good enough form to take advantage.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 +0%) The Toff		12 12/1(+0%)																															(5) The Toff 12/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 14/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to bounce back. Respectable fifth at Wolverhampton last month but below par back there since.
8th	6 8th (6) (9/4 +18%) Locked N' Loaded		2.25 9/4(+18%)																															(6) Locked N' Loaded 9/4, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 27 days ago. Worth considering. Second over C&D last March; form of latest 1m course fourth has worked out well; player.
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 -317%) Spring Romance		50 50/1(-317%)																															(2) Spring Romance 50/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (8f) 6 days ago. Off two years prior to finishing last at Newcastle last week; can only watch.
10th	4 10th (4) (16/1 -146%) Media Guest		16 16/1(-146%)																															(4) Media Guest 16/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 17/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 12 days ago. Not dismissed. Third on yard debut in November but below that level twice since and 1-30 overall.

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There has been no stopping BOBBY JOE LEG, who completed his double by defeating Daafy (engaged to run at 2.45) over C&D a week ago. Ruth Carr's 10-year-old must shoulder a 4lb penalty but that might not be enough to thwart the in-form gelding. Locked N' Loaded has plenty in hand judged on past exploits and there were signs of a return to form in his recent course fourth. Media Guest is most appealing of the remainder.

BOBBY JOE LEG had something to spare when scoring over C&D a week ago and remains well treated under a penalty, so he takes preference over Locked N' Loaded, who took a step back in the right direction recently. The returning Almodovar Del Rio is another one to consider.

Bobby Joe Leg should go well but LOCKED N' LOADED was a close fourth behind next-time-out scorers here last time and is preferred.

15:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:25 Gowran Park Maiden Chase 20f - 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	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) (5/4 +55%) Tactical Move		1.25 5/4(+55%)																															(7) Tactical Move 5/4, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Second of 5 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.4f, heavy, 7/1) on debut over fences 24 days ago. Merits plenty of respect. Fragile sort, very lightly raced, good chase debut at Fairyhouse, holds a leading chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 +31%) Saint Felicien		2.75 11/4(+31%)																															(5) Saint Felicien 11/4, Smart hurdler. Smart winner at 17f over hurdles. 9/4, creditable second of 7 in novice chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 47 days ago. Solid claims. Has picked up useful chasing experience in two runs at Navan, should not be far away.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -9%) Spanish Harlem		12 12/1(-9%)																															(6) Spanish Harlem 12/1, Useful hurdler. Third of 4 in novice chase (12/1) at Naas (20.1f, soft) on debut over fences 42 days ago. Stable in good form. Open to improvement. Expensive recruit has proved disappointing so far, jumped poorly on chase debut at Naas..
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 -31%) Arctic Bresil		8.5 17/2(-31%)																															(1) Arctic Bresil 17/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Fourth of 5 in novice chase (5/2) at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) on debut over fences 44 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better. Made a couple of errors when given a stiff task on chasing debut at Punchestown.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 -84%) Ho My Lord		3 3/1(-84%)																															(3) Ho My Lord 3/1, Promising type. Unseated rider in novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, heavy, 11/2) 29 days ago, looking sure to be placed. Leading claims. Promising chase debut at Thurles, running well when exiting in beginners at Leopardstown.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 +0%) Figaroc		33 33/1(+0%)																															(2) Figaroc 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Sixth of 11 in novice chase (40/1) at Punchestown (18.9f, soft) on debut over fences 61 days ago, finishing tired. Others preferred. Remote sixth behind top-class stablemate Gaelic Warrior on chasing debut at Punchestown.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 -200%) Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa		66 66/1(-200%)																															(4) Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa 66/1, Fair hurdler. Second of 4 in novice hurdle (evens) at Catterick (15.7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Placed on all five starts in hurdles but has become expensive to follow, chase debut.

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SAINT FELICIEN has run well in a couple of strong beginners chases and can hit the mark now. The Saint des Saints gelding was third to Facile Vega first time up this season before chasing home Indiana Dream back at Navan last month. A similar effort should see him go close now. Willie Mullins saddles four in this with Tactical Move appearing to be the stable choice with Paul Townend on board. The Stowaway gelding has been lightly raced with lengthy enough gaps in his record but ran a nice race when chasing home stablemate Nick Rockett at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day and is entitled to improve from that outing. Ho My Lord was running a nice race before unseating at Leopardstown last time and he looks like another for the shortlist.

HO MY LORD looked sure to be placed behind Marine Nationale had he not unseated at Leopardstown last time and, while there is clearly room for improvement in the jumping department, he's worth chancing to open his account in this sphere. Saint Felicien and Tactical Move are obvious dangers.

Willie Mullins may land the spoils with HO MY LORD who was holding his own when exiting two out in a Leopardstown Grade 1 last time

15:25 Gowran Park Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 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	7 1st (7) (11/8 +54%) Lincoln Lyn		1.375 11/8(+54%)																															(7) Lincoln Lyn 11/8, Opened her chase account at the third attempt a year ago and stepped up on her reappearance run when second in handicap at Fakenham (21.2f) in December. Did well under the circumstances last time having made mistakes, so she's a major player. Pretty consistent and went close at Fakenham last month; solid claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +75%) Pougne Aminta		1.75 7/4(+75%)																															(4) Pougne Aminta 7/4, Irish point winner who scored with plenty in hand in maiden hurdle at this course (21.2f) last March. Fair third on stable/chase debut at Ludlow (20f) in October and ran to a similar level when fifth of 12 at Cheltenham last time. More needed. Won maiden hurdle here last March; drops back down in grade on third chase run; considered.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/2 -117%) Oakley Dancer		6.5 13/2(-117%)																															(3) Oakley Dancer 13/2, Off the mark in novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m) on her final outing last season and defied a penalty in Newton Abbot novice 2 months later. Ran at least as well in defeat on her last 2 starts, so she's one to consider as she goes up in trip for her chase debut. Bred to be suited by step up in trip on chase debut; lightly raced and a possible improver.
6	6 |F| (6) (9/1 +10%) Jane Du Berlais		9 9/1(+10%)																															(6) Jane Du Berlais 9/1, Made her first completed start over hurdles a successful one at Lingfield in December 2022, but ended last season out of sorts and shaped as if amiss on her return. Has enough to prove making her chase debut with hood/tongue strap reached for. Pulled up in all three handicap hurdles; first-time headgear for chase debut; check market.
2	2 |U| (2) (12/1 -71%) Uptown Lady		12 12/1(-71%)																															(2) Uptown Lady 12/1, Winner over hurdles in February 2021 but hasn't stood much racing since, showing promise on second chase attempt when third at Ffos Las (23.8f) last March. Probably needed the run after 10 months off at Huntingdon 13 days ago, though she still has something to find. Yet to shine over fences but dropping down weights and things may click at some point.

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LINCOLN LYN improved for her seasonal debut to finish runner-up behind a subsequent winner at Fakenham last month and, with possibly more to come today, Tom Gretton's mare is taken to go one better off a 1lb higher mark. The main danger appears to be Oakley Dancer, a dual hurdle winner who represents the in-form Olly Murphy yard and a big run on her chasing debut would come as no surprise. Whatsdastory continues to slide down the ratings and she is no forlorn hope.

LINCOLN LYN showed the benefit of her reappearance run when second at Fakenham in December, doing well to make up as much ground as she did having made mistakes, so she is taken to build on that and return to winning ways. The main danger could be Juniper, who is worth another chance back down in grade, with Oakley Dancer also considered.

The lightly raced 7yo OAKLEY DANCER is bred to be suited by this step up in trip on her chase debut and she earns the vote.

15:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 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	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (4/1 +60%) Beachcomber		4 4/1(+60%)																															(12) Beachcomber 4/1, Impressive when landing second of 3 starts in bumpers and fair form when landing a Huntingdon maiden hurdle (25f) in November. Pulled up at Catterick next time but shouldn't be ruled out after more of a break. Won C&D maiden; talented but pulled up on handicap debut; can do better this way round.
2	11 2nd (11) (13/2 +46%) Loup De Maulde		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(11) Loup De Maulde 13/2, Tough and reliable customer who did well last year. Returns in first-time tongue tie needing another career best but stable is in good order. Wouldn't dismiss. Four wins at up to 3m2f last winter; off since April; new tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/4 +0%) White Rhino		2.75 11/4(+0%)																															(5) White Rhino 11/4, Much improved since handicapping and took his form to a new level once more with a battling success in a good 3m contest at Cheltenham last time. Can go on progressing and makes most appeal. Cracking record in handicaps; further improvement upped to 3m latest; future still bright.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 +14%) Chantry House		6 6/1(+14%)																															(1) Chantry House 6/1, High-class chaser at his best. Lost his way over fences in more recent times but took a step back in the right direction when third of 15 in 3m Cheltenham handicap hurdle on his reappearance. Not seen to best effect at Sandown next time, so still one to bear in mind. Top chaser at best; promising return to hurdles in November; heavy ground too taxing since.
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 -57%) Risk And Roll		22 22/1(-57%)																															(9) Risk And Roll 22/1, Tricky customer but well capable on his day (won this in 2022) and didn't shape too badly over inadequate trip at Hereford 40 days ago. Return to this distance should see him in a better light. Little between him and Itchy Feet on Final form at Cheltenham; enters the argument.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -50%) Come On Teddy		18 18/1(-50%)																															(6) Come On Teddy 18/1, Fine third in the Pertemps Final off 2 lb higher at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Also useful over fences in 2021/22 season but comfortably held in a pair of Cheltenham handicap hurdles since returning from a long absence. Needs to prove he's still the force of old. Close 3rd in the Final in 2021; well held in two starts since absence and dropped just 3lb.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 -60%) Itchy Feet		12 12/1(-60%)																															(2) Itchy Feet 12/1, Won 5-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft, 7/2) 63 days ago, kept up to work. Still on a fair mark and deserves respect bidding to land this for the second year running. Won this in 2023; very solid run in the Final at Cheltenham; back to form latest; close up.
8th	10 8th (10) (11/2 +15%) My Bobby Dazzler		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(10) My Bobby Dazzler 11/2, Dug deep when making a successful start over fences at Worcester in June. Plenty of decent hurdles form to his name, including when runner-up at Cheltenham last time. Should give another good account. Plucky 2nd at Cheltenham this month (3m, heavy); back up 5lb; not weighted out of it.
9th	7 9th (7) (150/1 -200%) Storm Nelson		150 150/1(-200%)																															(7) Storm Nelson 150/1, Won 5 of his 8 starts during a very good spell with Sandy Thomson but hasn't offered anything for current yard. On latest winning mark from last January but nowhere near that form in just 3 runs since.
10th	13 10th (13) (16/1 -88%) Classic Concorde		16 16/1(-88%)																															(13) Classic Concorde 16/1, Into the veteran stage of his career but absolutely thriving at present, notching his fifth win from his last 6 starts when landing an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 29 days ago. This race is stronger still but he's hard to rule out despite 9 lb rise. Won five of last six hurdles, latest over 2m7f; up further 7lb in a tough race.
4	4 |PU| (4) (14/1 -87%) Steal A March		14 14/1(-87%)																															(4) Steal A March 14/1, Better than ever in 2022, signing off with victory at Wincanton in December of that year. Returned from a 12-month absence with a tame display at Newbury subsequently, though. Steady progress as stayer before absence; well held latest but 3m1f will suit better.
14	14 |PU| (14) (28/1 -100%) Edison Kent		28 28/1(-100%)																															(14) Edison Kent 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fakenham in December. 4/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, soft) 30 days ago, pulled up 3 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Visor on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Wide-margin 2m7f winner last month; pulled up since; much higher mark now.
3	3 |PU| (3) (66/1 -136%) Hillview		66 66/1(-136%)																															(3) Hillview 66/1, Five-time winner over hurdles but was well below form back from 6 months off at Aintree 75 days ago. Needs to leave that behind. Stout stayer who needs good ground; losing run goes back to June 2022.

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A progressive sort since beginning life in handicap company last February, WHITE RHINO relished the step up to three miles when scoring at Cheltenham last month, and an extra half furlong on this occasion should not inconvenience as he looks to book his place back at Prestbury Park for the final of this series. Itchy Feet bounced back to form with an easy win at Market Rasen in November and he must enter calculations along with the hat-trick-seeking Classic Concorde.

WHITE RHINO has been highly progressive since switched to handicaps and he looks the one to be with on the back of a gutsy success at Cheltenham. My Bobby Dazzler ran a cracker at the same track last time, so he's respected, while there's plenty to like about the thriving Classic Concorde's chances.

There are several options in a competitive race but WHITE RHINO's Cheltenham win suggested further success awaits in staying races.

15:45 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 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
12	12 (12) (22/1 -57%) Fletcher's Flight		22 22/1(-57%)																															(12) Fletcher's Flight 22/1, Off the mark at Redcar in September but below that level both starts since, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 20/1) 35 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with blinkers on 1st time. Yet to build on his Redcar success in two AW handicaps; blinkers now reached for.
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 +14%) Hiatus		6 6/1(+14%)																															(6) Hiatus 6/1, After 12 weeks off, shaped well when ¾-length fourth of 8 to First Company in handicap (8/1) at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago, finishing with running left. Can make his presence felt from 2 lb below his last winning mark. Met no end of trouble when 4th behind three of these at Kempton latest; of major interest.
2	11 2nd (11) (16/1 -220%) First Company		16 16/1(-220%)																															(11) First Company 16/1, Soon resumed winning ways when landing 8-runner handicap at Kempton (6f, 8/1) 22 days ago by ½ length from Em Jay Kay. Remains well treated on old form so he could be able to add to his tally. Had a long barren spell but he's won two of his last three, both at Kempton; shortlisted.
3	7 3rd (7) (2/1 +78%) Blackjack		2 2/1(+78%)																															(7) Blackjack 2/1, Dual C&D winner early last year, but one of lesser efforts when eleventh of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Pontefract (6f, good) when last seen in July. Could fare better back at this venue if ready to go after 6 months off. Two C&D wins last year; Rossa Ryan booked for his return but other pace to contend with.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +39%) Bell Shot		5.5 11/2(+39%)																															(4) Bell Shot 11/2, With cheekpieces reapplied, ran better than for a while when ½-length third of 8 to the reopposing First Company in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Better run when third at Kempton latest, behind two of today's rivals; others preferred.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +0%) After John		11 11/1(+0%)																															(3) After John 11/1, Successful at Newcastle (6f) in November, but not in the same form 8 weeks later when ninth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at the same C&D 28 days ago. Bounce back called for, though he does remain on a workable mark. Hold-up sprinter who won well at Newcastle in November; big chance if back at that level.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 +44%) Hour By Hour		9 9/1(+44%)																															(8) Hour By Hour 9/1, Back down in trip, finished well held when last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 18/1) 28 days ago. Has fallen further in the weights but others still more persuasive at present. Well handicapped but not at his best the last twice; yard also runs After John.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/2 +0%) She's The Danger		5.5 11/2(+0%)																															(9) She's The Danger 11/2, In first-time visor and tongue strap, soon back to form when winning 9-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (5f) 20 days ago. One to consider as she goes back up in trip. 2 course wins this winter, responding well to visor last time (5f); 6lb rise demands more.
8th	1 8th (1) (5/1 +29%) Em Jay Kay		5 5/1(+29%)																															(1) Em Jay Kay 5/1, C&D winner. Not discredited when fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 17/2) 10 days ago. Can give his running once more returned to this longer trip. Running creditably in defeat but he's not getting much change from the handicapper.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -313%) Ithra		33 33/1(-313%)																															(5) Ithra 33/1, Creditable 1¼ lengths sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 6/1) 13 days ago, leading until final 1f. Still looking for her first win, but she's capable of getting involved having eased further in the weights. Ten-race maiden; running well of late but she has other pace to contend with today.

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A 6lb rise for SHE'S THE DANGER's latest course success looks more than fair when taking into account the fact jockey Lewis Edmunds dropped his whip on the mare inside the final furlong. Stall 12 isn't the most favourable draw but she is a pacey individual who could take all the beating if getting across from that wide berth. Conversely, recent Kempton scorer First Company has the plumb draw and must feature prominently in calculations, along with Bell Shot. The son of Dark Angel finished behind First Company last time but is now 2lb better off with his old foe.

FIRST COMPANY made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when successful at Kempton 22 days ago and, having been rated higher in the past, he is taken to score again. Heading the list of dangers is Hiatus, who met trouble in running when fourth behind the selection last time, while Thank The Lord can also give another good account.

After John is high on the shorlist but HIATUS can gain compensation for a luckless run at Kempton three weeks ago.

15:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 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	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) (11/1 +45%) Champagne Platinum		11 11/1(+45%)																															(1) Champagne Platinum 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) 28 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others preferred. Should be heading the banks or staying chase route later in the spring; others preferred.
2	9 2nd (9) (2/1 +50%) Billy Lee Swagger		2 2/1(+50%)																															(9) Billy Lee Swagger 2/1, Much improved when winning 22-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 25 days ago. 8 lb higher now but likely has more to give yet. Up 8lb for Punchestown win but could be on the upgrade and likely to be a factor here.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +22%) Don't Talk		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(6) Don't Talk 7/2, Opened his account at Fairyhouse (16.1f) last month and improved on that when following up in 16-runner handicap hurdle at same course (20.6f, heavy, 9/2) 24 days ago, driven out. 9 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Up a total of 17lb but is clearly improving and every chance that he could go close again.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +45%) Nathan Wells		2.75 11/4(+45%)																															(4) Nathan Wells 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Back on track when fifth of 18 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 30 days ago and should have more to offer on switch to handicapping. Two good maiden hurdle runs, the latest in a 2m contest at Limerick last month; contender.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -167%) Whateys Quest		16 16/1(-167%)																															(8) Whateys Quest 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May do better now sent handicapping. Good Limerick run;interesting on his handicap debut and a market watch should be revealing.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 -140%) Action Motion		18 18/1(-140%)																															(2) Action Motion 18/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 20/1) 9 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Work to do. Average run on the Flat at Dundalk; not to be underestimated but others look more likely.
3	3 |U| (3) (5/1 +17%) Bynx		5 5/1(+17%)																															(3) Bynx 5/1, 6/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) 24 days ago, kept up to work. 7 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Up 7lb for Tramore win but comes here in form and very much at home on this ground.

LTO Selection:

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The progressive DON'T TALK may be able to strike again here despite another 9lb rise for his win at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. The Jukebox Jury gelding won with a bit in hand when stepping up in trip last time and had also been a cosy winner of this two miles trip previously. There looks scope for a bit more from him. Bynx handled testing conditions well when scoring at Tramore on New Year's Day and looks a danger despite a 7lb rise for that victory. Billy Lee Swagger improved to score at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and is another for a shortlist after a 8lb rise.

Preference is for BILLY LEE SWAGGER, who upped his game significantly when scoring at Punchestown last month and remains low mileage. Don't Talk and Nathan Wells head the list of dangers.

The selection is BIG ISLAND, who has not been punished by the handicapper for a series of consistent efforts and might take advantage

16:00 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 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	4 1st (4) (5/4 +44%) Tune In A Box		1.25 5/4(+44%)																															(4) Tune In A Box 5/4, Promise shown in a bumper/over hurdles before a big improvement to land a 10-runner event at Newcastle on handicap debut, forging clear. Hiked up 9 lb but likely remains ahead of his mark and should make another bold bid. Had plenty to spare at Newcastle; up 9lb but could still be ahead of the handicapper.
2	7 2nd (7) (20/1 -67%) Nearly Wed		20 20/1(-67%)																															(7) Nearly Wed 20/1, Runner-up twice in Irish points but well held completed start over hurdles. Could up his game now switched to handicaps/up in trip. Two-time 3m point runner-up who is a possible improver now up in trip on handicap debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (50/1 -213%) Fainche		50 50/1(-213%)																															(6) Fainche 50/1, Posted one of her better efforts when fourth in a 16-runner Fairyhouse handicap (23.2f, heavy) in November 2022. Returned from long absence with a tame run at Catterick for new stable, though, leaving her with a bit to prove. Longstanding maiden in Ireland; pulled up on last month's stable debut, after absence.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 -55%) Clovis Boy		8.5 17/2(-55%)																															(2) Clovis Boy 17/2, Built on his handicap debut/reappearance when seeing off 7 rivals over 2½m in the mud at Hexham in November. Seemingly finding trip inadequate before falling at Ayr last time and looks capable of better over this distance. Has been keeping on well over 2m4f and this step up in trip could be right up his street.
5th	9 5th (9) (10/1 -54%) My Strong Man		10 10/1(-54%)																															(9) My Strong Man 10/1, Maiden handicap hurdler who returned to form when runner-up at Catterick 24 days ago. Others look better treated but he should give another good account. Longstanding maiden but runner-up on three of his last six hurdle starts.
6th	8 6th (8) (8/1 -23%) You Say Its Over		8 8/1(-23%)																															(8) You Say Its Over 8/1, Still looking for first success but has been runner-up under this rider on her last three outings. Should be on the premises again for all that others may be better treated. 0-12 but runner-up on last three starts and could be thereabouts once more.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 -33%) Colonel Whizz		6 6/1(-33%)																															(1) Colonel Whizz 6/1, Shaped like a stayer when runner-up in bumper at Market Rasen in May and it's been a similar story over hurdles so far. Likely improve upped in distance for handicap debut. Some fair runs and pedigree provides optimism regarding the step up in trip on h'cap debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 +52%) Barney Stinson		12 12/1(+52%)																															(5) Barney Stinson 12/1, Long-standing maiden who doesn't appear to be about to buck that trend despite a sliding mark. 0-15 but could be working his way back into form and has each-way possibilities.
3	3 |PU| (3) (11/1 +21%) Moro Rock		11 11/1(+21%)																															(3) Moro Rock 11/1, Modest form in bumpers and has run to a similar level over hurdles, including on handicap debut over C&D 12 days ago. Needs to up his game. Yet to threaten but fair fifth on recent handicap debut and may be able to build on it.
10	10 |PU| (10) (20/1 -150%) Captain Copper		20 20/1(-150%)																															(10) Captain Copper 20/1, Has cut little ice in points and four runs over hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere unless the market speaks in his favour now fitted with cheekpieces. Yet to get competitive but goes handicapping off basement mark; watch the betting.

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TUNE IN A BOX was quite taking when scooting home on his handicap bow at Newcastle in November, where he put the race to bed in quick fashion. Tom Lacey's charge does have a 9lb hike in the ratings to contend with here, but the five-year-old looks capable of better. Although Colonel Whizz was a bit underwhelming when a well-beaten third at Southwell last month, an opening mark of 98 looks workable, while Clovis Boy should relish this stiffer test of stamina.

TUNE IN A BOX showed marked improvement and was well on top at the finish when making a successful handicap debut at Newcastle a couple of months ago. He's the sort to go on improving, so he takes preference over Clovis Boy and Colonel Whizz, who both promise to be well suited by the step up in trip.

Having forged clear on his handicap debut at Newcastle, TUNE IN A BOX (nap) is taken to defy a 9lb rise. Clovis Boy is a danger

16:10 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Newcastle Stakes (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	1 1st (1) (10/11 +24%) Optik		0.909091 10/11(+24%)																															(1) Optik 10/11, Arrives on a hat-trick after 2 wins in quick succession at Wolverhampton this month. Should prove very hard to beat. Arrives on a hat-trick after two ready wins at Wolverhampton; leading claims once more.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/3 +67%) Sea Girt		3.333333 10/3(+67%)																															(9) Sea Girt 10/3, Modest form. Not seen to best effect when eighth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 73 days ago, not clear run. Less exposed than a lot of these. Low-mileage 4yo who suffered a poor run when eighth at Wolver in November; no forlorn hope.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -80%) Coconut Bay		9 9/1(-80%)																															(4) Coconut Bay 9/1, Twenty one runs since sole win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 11 in classified event at Southwell (1m) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Place claims. Not discredited when fifth at Southwell 16 days ago; she's one for the shortlist.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -25%) Strong Team		50 50/1(-25%)																															(8) Strong Team 50/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 50/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (2m) 21 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Yet to register a victory and he beat only one in 2m handicap here three weeks ago.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/2 +83%) Hot Team		5.5 11/2(+83%)																															(6) Hot Team 11/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Visor back on. C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced when sixth at Wolver 12 days ago; possibilities.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -50%) Quoteline Direct		12 12/1(-50%)																															(7) Quoteline Direct 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but was twice runner-up on AW last year (including C&D). Probably needed a recent outing here after 5 months off and should be back closer to form now. Off five months before creditable eighth here nine days ago; in the mix back up in trip.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 +28%) Broctune Azure		18 18/1(+28%)																															(3) Broctune Azure 18/1, Modest form in 2022. Not seen for 16 months. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. Offered little in h'caps at Beverley/Newcastle in summer; needs a big step forward.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 -136%) Glory And Gold		33 33/1(-136%)																															(5) Glory And Gold 33/1, Modest mare. 66/1, fourth of 6 in C&D handicap 8 days ago, having run of race. Winless since 2022 but back on track when fourth in C&D h'cap eight days ago; considered.
9th	2 9th (2) (66/1 -32%) Bateau Bay		66 66/1(-32%)																															(2) Bateau Bay 66/1, Poor maiden. 80/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton 20 days ago. Down in trip. Difficult ask. Maiden who beat only one in 1m6f Wolver handicap 20 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

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OPTIK must concede weight all round having notched up a brace of Wolverhampton handicap successes, but this looks a golden opportunity for David Simcock's gelding to complete his hat-trick. Hot Team hasn't been all that far away in recent starts and he ought to appreciate this drop in class, while Quoteline Direct has been given a real chance on these terms and he heads the remainder.

OPTIK has taken off at a low level in recent weeks and looks good for a quick hat-trick. Quoteline Direct should be sharper with a recent comeback run here under his belt and can fill the forecast spot ahead of Coconut Bay

David Simcock's OPTIK arrives on the up and rates a confident choice to complete a quick hat-trick.

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 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	10 1st (10) (11/2 +21%) What's One More		5.5 11/2(+21%)																															(10) What's One More 11/2, Mount Nelson filly who showed plenty of ability but only after displaying a similar amount of temperament beforehand when third of 16 in bumper at Warwick in November. Not in same form at Ludlow next time but shouldn't be written off. Better effort when third at Warwick on debut; likely player if back to that form.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 -214%) Seas The Day		5.5 11/2(-214%)																															(8) Seas The Day 11/2, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Feel The Pinch and bumper winner Billams Legacy. Best of those held up when second at Wetherby first time out and looks capable of better, so obvious player. Promising debut, beating all bar the favourite, at Wetherby two months ago; respected.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/10 +27%) Crazierthandaisy		1.1 11/10(+27%)																															(4) Crazierthandaisy 11/10, Walk In The Park mare. Dam (h118), 17f-19f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Ut de Sivola. Worth a chance to make a successful start. Nicely bred mare, being the first foal of a well-related hurdle winner for her owner.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -40%) Just A Memory		14 14/1(-40%)																															(6) Just A Memory 14/1, Out of a chase winner in France but down the field at Aintree first time out. Has been given a break/breathing op since, so could step forward. Down the field at Aintree on Old Roan day; had wind surgery since and may well improve.
5th	11 5th (11) (100/1 -203%) Moonscape Girl		100 100/1(-203%)																															(11) Moonscape Girl 100/1, Cityscape filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler Thecompanysergeant. Not an obvious sort on paper. Attractively bred but stable is only 1-49 in bumpers in last five campaigns.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -40%) Dance In The Park		28 28/1(-40%)																															(5) Dance In The Park 28/1, Posted good second (with hood on) in Fontwell bumper on NH debut in September but nowhere near that level without the headgear at Plumpton since. Solid second in hood at Fontwell; ran poorly with the headgear removed at Plumpton.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 +0%) Belle Montrose		50 50/1(+0%)																															(2) Belle Montrose 50/1, £28,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her sole start in Irish points (Apr 2). Down the field at Plumpton on Rules debut, however, so more is required. Clear promise in Irish point; well held at Plumpton for new yard but may do better.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -33%) Muriel May		12 12/1(-33%)																															(7) Muriel May 12/1, Out of a bumper winner and looked in need of experience when fifth at Plumpton 38 days ago. Should improve for that but has a bit to find. Out of a bumper/hurdle winner; duly showed promise at Plumpton; possibilities.
9th	12 9th (12) (28/1 -12%) Sweet Serene		28 28/1(-12%)																															(12) Sweet Serene 28/1, Cityscape filly. Dam (h94), bumper winner, half-sister to useful chaser (stays 25f) Rapid Response out of hurdle/chase winner up to 2½m La Grande Villez. Wears blinkers. Out of a bumper winner for her yard but the fitting of blinkers is perturbing.
10th	3 10th (3) (9/1 +44%) Cocco Madonna		9 9/1(+44%)																															(3) Cocco Madonna 9/1, Malinas mare. Dam, maiden on Flat, sister to French 2m-23f hurdles/chase winner Ole Companero. One to monitor in the betting. £35,000 2yo; has had wind surgery; check the betting on debut.
11th	1 11th (1) (33/1 +34%) Arcadian Rose		33 33/1(+34%)																															(1) Arcadian Rose 33/1, Stable has a good record in this sphere but she didn't show much at Ludlow first time out. Soundly beaten at Ludlow two months ago but is bred to leave that effort behind.
12th	9 12th (9) (80/1 -100%) Toromari		80 80/1(-100%)																															(9) Toromari 80/1, Toronado mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Lord Torranaga and 21f hurdle winner Mr Magill, stays 27f. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Yard's two bumper runners in the last five seasons were both unplaced.

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SEAS THE DAY ran a race full of promise when runner-up on her debut at Wetherby in November and, with improvement expected, she can go one better in this winnable contest. The Nicky Henderson stable has been in excellent form of late and well-bred newcomer Crazierthandaisy must be monitored for market support, while What's One More is one with experience that could be capable of better. Cocco Madonna and Just A Memory can also have a say in proceedings.

CRAZIERTHANDAISY represents top connections and has seemingly found a rather thin bumper to start out in, so she's a most appealing newcomer. Seas The Day shaped well at Wetherby first time out and is feared. What's One More could bounce back and is respected.

Preference is for SEAS THE DAY. The shortlist is completed by Crazierthandaisy, Muriel May and What's One More.

16:20 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/5 +0%) Samyr		0.8 4/5(+0%)																															(5) Samyr 4/5, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 1m-11f winner in Germany Shimrano. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears tongue strap. Cost 280,000Gns as a yearling; representing powerful connections here and a leading chance.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +60%) Harry's Dream		10 10/1(+60%)																															(1) Harry's Dream 10/1, €6,500 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Magical Zoe and fairly useful hurdler Ferrobin. Some useful winners in this gelding's pedigree; stable continues in fine form.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 -150%) Real Empire		50 50/1(-150%)																															(4) Real Empire 50/1, £6,500 3-y-o, Teofilo gelding. Closely related to useful French 1m winner Nano Nagle. Dam 1m winner abroad. Wears hood. Bred to be effective at 1m; hooded for his debut; others more likely.
4	6 4th (6) (9/4 +78%) Stateofenlightment		2.25 9/4(+78%)																															(6) Stateofenlightment 9/4, €12,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Half-brother to modest/unreliable hurdler We'llgowats. Dam hurdle/chase winner around 2m in France. Bred to stay but comes from a good local outfiut and the market should be a good guide.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 -233%) It's A Blue Moon		5 5/1(-233%)																															(2) It's A Blue Moon 5/1, £22,000 3-y-o, Teofilo gelding. Dam 7f/1m winner. Interesting newcomer. Quite a speedily bred newcomer; stable re-discovering their earlier form; obvious chance.
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 -100%) Beautiful Beauty		100 100/1(-100%)																															(7) Beautiful Beauty 100/1, Workforce filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Page Turner. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Half-sister Page Turner was a useful sort for the yard; best watched.

LTO Selection:

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Joseph O'Brien hasn't had many bumper horses in recent years and SAMYR catches the eye here in the Robcour colours. The Sea The Moon gelding cost 280,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to German Group 2 winner Shimrano. Gordon Elliott's newcomer It's A Blue Moon is another one of obvious interest. The Teofilo gelding is also Flat-bred and his dam won over seven furlongs and a mile. Stateofenlightment rates best of the rest.

IT'S A BLUE MOON hails from a yard with a fine record in bumpers and he gets the nod in the finale. Samyr and Pavilion End are also of interest in a race where the market may prove the best guide.

The vote goes to expensively-bought yearling SAMYR, who might prevail for powerful connections

16:30 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 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) (5/6 +67%) Call To Action		0.833333 5/6(+67%)																															(3) Call To Action 5/6, Promising individual. Second of 8 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) on debut 19 days ago. Open to improvement and is one for shortlist. Went close in 6f contest at Southwell 19 days ago; open to progress; respected.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 +10%) Helga Brandt		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(9) Helga Brandt 9/2, Promising sort. Back from 7 months off when third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago and likely has more to offer yet. Good third at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; helps to give Karl Burke a strong hand.
3	11 3rd (11) (5/1 +0%) La Boo		5 5/1(+0%)																															(11) La Boo 5/1, Twice-raced filly. Stepped up on debut effort when fifth of 9 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 40/1) in June. Holds solid claims on that form. Appeared to run well in the Hilary Needler at Beverley; leading player on that bare form.
4	1 4th (1) (22/1 -22%) Al Muqdad		22 22/1(-22%)																															(1) Al Muqdad 22/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Caught the eye under a considerate ride when fourth of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 40/1) 10 days ago. Likely to improve, although handicaps may see him in better light. Eyecatching and improved effort at Wolverhampton ten days ago; possibilities.
5th	5 5th (5) (13/2 +41%) Romanee		6.5 13/2(+41%)																															(5) Romanee 13/2, Twice-raced colt. 6/4, fifth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 45 days ago. Improvement required. Modest form over 6f but gives the impression this drop to 5f will suit.
6th	12 6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Tees Harriet		40 40/1(-21%)																															(12) Tees Harriet 40/1, £40,000 yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Khunan. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Dutch Masterpiece. Makes appeal on paper. £40,000 yearling; Harry Angel half-sister to a 5f winner; market instructive.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 +39%) Exponential		40 40/1(+39%)																															(8) Exponential 40/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 10 in minor event at this C&D (80/1) on debut 48 days ago. Made some late headway in C&D event seven weeks ago; form has been boosted.
8th	10 8th (10) (125/1 -89%) Joons Dream		125 125/1(-89%)																															(10) Joons Dream 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (6f, 80/1) 8 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop in distance.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -100%) Soul Singer		50 50/1(-100%)																															(6) Soul Singer 50/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 6/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm). Off 152 days. Work to do. Gelded since last seen. Modest claims on his turf efforts; needs improvement for change of surface.
10th	7 10th (7) (22/1 -38%) Wiggins B		22 22/1(-38%)																															(7) Wiggins B 22/1, $42,000Y first foal, dam unraced half-sister to useful US 8.5f/9f winner Salute The Stars out of half-sister to US Grade 1 8.5f/9f winner Carpe Diem, runner-up in Breeders' Cup Juvenile. $42,000 yearling; has Graded winners on dam's side; check the betting.

LTO Selection:

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Call To Action shaped with significant promise when only narrowly denied at Southwell on his racecourse debut and he appeals as a leading candidate with improvement likely, but the vote goes to ARTISTIC MISSION. Karl Burke's gelding only gave way late on over 6f last time out and the son of Showcasing can put it all together now dropped to the minimum trip. His stablemate Helga Brandt is also noted.

Preference is for CALL TO ACTION, who only narrowly failed to make a winning debut at Southwell earlier this month and should have learnt plenty from that experience. La Boo and Helga Brandt are feared most.

Preference is for CALL TO ACTION, ahead of Helga Brandt. The shortlist is completed by Artistic Mission and La Boo.

16:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 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	6 1st (6) (11/8 +72%) Marcello Si		1.375 11/8(+72%)																															(6) Marcello Si 11/8, Won 1m course handicap this month. Respectable close fourth in a classified event back here (1m again) since. Should be fine over this shorter trip. Player. Won here before posting a solid fourth in classified event here; firmly in the picture.
2	10 2nd (10) (6/1 +40%) Shine's Ambition		6 6/1(+40%)																															(10) Shine's Ambition 6/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Off 5 months, last of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7f) 20 days ago. Might strip fitter for the outing and this is a drop in grade. Last of 11 in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; he's hard to warm to.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +75%) Mr Coco Bean		3.5 7/2(+75%)																															(7) Mr Coco Bean 7/2, Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, good third of 10 in C&D handicap 3 days ago, suited by way race developed. More will be needed here. Turned in one of better efforts when third in C&D h'cap 3 days ago; needs to back it up.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 -25%) Qaabil		10 10/1(-25%)																															(8) Qaabil 10/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 12 in classified event at this course (1m, 25/1) 9 days ago. Fared better than of late when sixth in 1m classified event here 9 days ago; shortlisted.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 -300%) Atrafan		4 4/1(-300%)																															(1) Atrafan 4/1, Seven-time course winner. 8/1, creditable second of 9 in 6f classified event 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Multiple course winner; good second in 6f classified event here 8 days ago; big player.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -164%) Royal Mariner		66 66/1(-164%)																															(9) Royal Mariner 66/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in classified event (66/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) 10 days ago. Comes here out of sorts, beating only one in 7f Wolver classified event ten days ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -450%) Knight Of Magic		66 66/1(-450%)																															(5) Knight Of Magic 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 7 in novice at this course (1m) 21 days ago. More chance in this company but still needs improvement. Has offered little in his four runs to date; he's hard to make a case for.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -175%) Fanzone		22 22/1(-175%)																															(3) Fanzone 22/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 12 in classified event at this course (8f, 66/1) 9 days ago. Not discredited when seventh in 1m classified event here nine days ago; considered.
9th	4 9th (4) (22/1 -120%) Indrapura Star		22 22/1(-120%)																															(4) Indrapura Star 22/1, Little form of late. 28/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (1m) 8 days ago. Yet to fire in four runs for his current yard, only sixth in handicap here eight days ago.

LTO Selection:

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The vote goes to ATRAFAN, who looked a touch outpaced over 6f here last week but his turn has been nearing and the return to further can give him that added boost. Marcello Si wasn't beaten far into fourth last time, having been on target over the mile on his penultimate start, and he is unlikely to be far away. Knight Of Magic hasn't seen much racing for a five-year-old, so any improvement could bring him into the reckoning.

ATRAFAN and Marcello Si stand out as in-form horses in this classified event, with the former taken to go one better than in similar company here last week and land a seventh course success. Shine's Ambition may prove best of the rest if a drop in class helps to spark a revival.

Multiple course scorer ATRAFAN usually comes good at this time of the year and signalled he's ready to go in when second here last time

17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 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) (6/1 +14%) Pop Favorite		6 6/1(+14%)																															(5) Pop Favorite 6/1, Four-time C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Fifth of 8 in C&D handicap 8 days ago. 4-15 at Newcastle; needs to bounce back from a below-par effort last week.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/8 +15%) Pallas Lord		1.375 11/8(+15%)																															(2) Pallas Lord 11/8, Gained reward for a string of good efforts when winning 9-runner C&D handicap 17 days ago. A 2 lb rise may not prevent him going in again. Consistent form this winter, most recently winning over C&D; very solid claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -20%) Fifty Sent		6 6/1(-20%)																															(1) Fifty Sent 6/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, last of 8 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Others more persuasive. Solid third over C&D two starts ago and subsequent effort is best forgiven.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +43%) Great Colaci		4 4/1(+43%)																															(6) Great Colaci 4/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 12 in classified event over C&D (17/2) 9 days ago. Unlikely to be far away. Went close in C&D classified last week; regressive in handicaps since last win.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 -220%) Child Of Lir		80 80/1(-220%)																															(3) Child Of Lir 80/1, C&D winner in September but has struggled for form since, including over hurdles. Others preferred. Poor form since winning a C&D maiden in September.
6th	4 6th (4) (5/1 -43%) Odd Socks Havana		5 5/1(-43%)																															(4) Odd Socks Havana 5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable ½-length third of 9 to reopposing Pallas Lord over C&D 17 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things again. Ties in closely with Pallas Lord on latest effort; won this race last year; respected.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 +12%) Retirement Beckons		22 22/1(+12%)																															(7) Retirement Beckons 22/1, Three wins from 17 runs last year. Tenth of 12 in classified event over C&D (33/1) 9 days ago. Nine wins on turf; poor form at this course since returned to AW.

LTO Selection:

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PALLAS LORD was a game winner over C&D earlier this month and with Jonny Peate claiming a handy 3lb, Donald Whillan's charge looks to have every chance of going in again. Odd Socks Havana was just over half a length behind the selection in third that day, and off the same rating, he could be dangerous. Great Colaci finished an admirable second over C&D last week and, off what looks to be a workable mark judging by his past form, his turn in the winner's enclosure may not be far away.

PALLAS LORD has enjoyed a good spell this winter and is taken to confirm recent C&D superiority over Odd Socks Havana. The veteran Great Colaci went close to another course win last week and should also be on the premises.

Last year's winner ODD SOCKS HAVANA clinches slight preference in the rematch with Pallas Lord.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 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	1 1st (1) (7/1 +13%) Herakles		7 7/1(+13%)																															(1) Herakles 7/1, C&D winner. 16/1, below par again when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap 76 days ago. On a career-low mark but need to see more. C&D winner at two; mixed record since but down in weights & wind op could revive fortunes.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +64%) Rory		2 2/1(+64%)																															(3) Rory 2/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win over 6f here in December. 10/3, creditable second of 6 in C&D handicap 3 days ago, running on. Not discounted but he is one who needs things to fall right. Stayed on for second here on Monday; strong pace would aid his cause; respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -14%) Street Life		16 16/1(-14%)																															(6) Street Life 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell this month. Poorly positioned when only fifth in classified event at Wolverhampton since. Flopped at Wolverhampton last time; earlier Southwell win gives him a squeak.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 +22%) High Opinion		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(4) High Opinion 7/2, Successful return to AW over C&D in November. Creditable third of 11 back here since. Should give another good account. C&D winner in November and another solid effort here last time; in the mix once more.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 -100%) The Gay Blade		4 4/1(-100%)																															(2) The Gay Blade 4/1, Won over 6f here at the start of the month and followed up over 7f at Chelmsford (7f) 14 days ago. Good chance of the hat-trick if proving as effective over this shorter distance. Chasing a hat-trick after wins here (6f) and Chelmsford (7f); drop to 5f not sure to suit.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +0%) Urban Dandy		4 4/1(+0%)																															(5) Urban Dandy 4/1, C&D winner. Blinkered first time, creditable second of 9 in C&D handicap 9 days ago. Should go well again. Two fine runs this month, including C&D last week; leading contender off the same mark.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -25%) Candy Eye		50 50/1(-25%)																															(7) Candy Eye 50/1, Below form 4½ lengths sixth of 11 to Street Life in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Something to find on form. Struggled since moving into handicaps; plummeting mark but not easily recommended.

LTO Selection:

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THE GAY BLADE was returning from a 66-day absence when running out an impressive seven-and-a-half length winner over 6f here earlier this month, prior to scoring over 7f at Chelmsford a week later. For all that the drop back to 5f poses a question to Iain Jardine's gelding, he rates as the one to side with given his current mood. Urban Dandy finished a solid second over C&D last week and, off the same mark, he may prove the main danger to the selection. If Street Life can recapture the form of his win at Southwell on his second-to-last start, he has every chance of making the frame.

The drop to 5f asks a different question but THE GAY BLADE is thriving at present and might be able to complete the hat-trick. Urban Dandy is another who arrives in form and is feared most ahead of High Opinion.

Competitive fare but it might be worth chancing C&D winner HERAKLES now he drops in class on his first run after wind surgery.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 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	4 1st (4) (7/5 +38%) Bonito Cavalo		1.4 7/5(+38%)																															(4) Bonito Cavalo 7/5, Back from 12 weeks off when taking C&D handicap earlier this month and followed up over longer trip here 3 days ago. 5 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid anticipated. 0-22 on turf but thriving on AW, winning twice here this month; contender in hat-trick bid.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 -23%) Bernie The Bear		8 8/1(-23%)																															(7) Bernie The Bear 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. First run since leaving Richard Fahey when eighth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at this course (5f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Three Tapeta wins for R Fahey since August; quiet on stable debut (5f) but better at 6f+.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) Willow Baby		10 10/1(+0%)																															(2) Willow Baby 10/1, Not helped by a sluggish start when fourth of 12 in handicap over C&D (4/1) 21 days ago. Remains relatively unexposed and is one for shortlist. Late headway over C&D three weeks ago but she will need more if she's to come out on top.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 -167%) Blackcurrent		20 20/1(-167%)																															(10) Blackcurrent 20/1, 6-time course winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in minor event (7/2) at this course (5f) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Conditions to suit but he hasn't found his very best this winter; others appeal more.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 +21%) Noble Captain		5.5 11/2(+21%)																															(9) Noble Captain 11/2, C&D winner. Winner here in January. Respectable second of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/8) 5 days ago. This looks tougher. C&D winner; comes here in good form; should make another bold bid.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +23%) Enderman		5 5/1(+23%)																															(1) Enderman 5/1, Latest win at Nottingham in August. 15/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Ought to go well again. Placed in a stronger C&D event three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +0%) Dandys Gold		25 25/1(+0%)																															(8) Dandys Gold 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 28/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago. Others more appealing. Conditions to suit but she needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 +30%) Mumcat		7 7/1(+30%)																															(5) Mumcat 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (7.1f) 67 days ago, not ideally placed. Respected. Tricky to win with but she's talented and these conditions suit; each-way claims at least.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 +0%) Drakeholes		20 20/1(+0%)																															(6) Drakeholes 20/1, Course winner. 14/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Claims on best form. Struggled since entering handicaps and no real sign he's ready to exploit his reduced mark.
10th	3 10th (3) (40/1 -122%) Shabaaby		40 40/1(-122%)																															(3) Shabaaby 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Wolverhampton winner in November; not beaten far the last twice; chance on a going day.

LTO Selection:

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BONITO CAVALO readily accounted for a subsequent winner over C&D, prior to scoring over 7f here on Monday, and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop Jim Goldie's charge bringing up the hat-trick. Enderman showed up well for a long way when finishing third over C&D earlier this month and, granted he can settle better in the early part of the race, he may go close. The step back to 6f may help Mumcat, who weakened into fifth over 7f here when last seen and she shouldn't be dismissed lightly.

BONITO CAVALO arrives in the form of his life and may be able to complete the hat-trick. Willow Baby and Enderman rate the principal dangers.

Bonito Cavalo and Bernie The Bear are high on the list but MUMCAT should find this being run to suit and she's just preferred.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 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	9 1st (9) (9/4 +0%) Sibyl Charm		2.25 9/4(+0%)																															(9) Sibyl Charm 9/4, Back to best when narrow second of 11 in handicap (11/8) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Just 1 lb higher now and holds strong claims. Signalled ready to strike for current yard when strong-finishing Wolver second; big shout.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +25%) Leap Day		3 3/1(+25%)																															(7) Leap Day 3/1, Found improvement when scoring at Southwell (8.1f) last month and backed that up with creditable fourth of 10 in handicap over same C&D 14 day ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Merits consideration. Off the mark at Southwell and backed it up with good fourth there since; can go well again.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +68%) Matty Too		4.5 9/2(+68%)																															(3) Matty Too 9/2, Ninth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (7f) 43 days ago. Improvement required on tapeta debut. Won twice over 7f on turf in June but his recent form is not so encouraging; more needed.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +50%) Kalganov		4.5 9/2(+50%)																															(1) Kalganov 9/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Not out of things. Won over C&D and solid fifth of 12 at Wolver 18 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.
5th	10 5th (10) (33/1 -32%) Sparkle In His Eye		33 33/1(-32%)																															(10) Sparkle In His Eye 33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago. Others more appealing. Course scorer; shaped as if in need of run when last at Southwell; can take a step forward.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 +22%) Westmorian		7 7/1(+22%)																															(5) Westmorian 7/1, Course winner. 15/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Course scorer; looked rusty after 6 months off when eighth here latest; can build on it.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 +15%) Dragons Will Rise		28 28/1(+15%)																															(6) Dragons Will Rise 28/1, 4-time course winner. Eight wins from 27 Flat runs. Sixth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Multiple course scorer but he's yet to fire in two runs since returning from long absence.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -136%) Vecchio		33 33/1(-136%)																															(2) Vecchio 33/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Newmarket (7f, good). Off 7 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade. Off since beating only one at Newmarket in June; market can guide on his yard/Tapeta debut.

LTO Selection:

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SIBYL CHARM just failed when attempting to justify favouritism over 6f at Wolverhampton last time and she is only 1lb higher for that display. The daughter of Charm Spirit was doing her best work at the finish that day, so the return to 7f may help and she could go one better this evening. The main danger appears to be Leap Day, who wasn't disgraced in fourth over a mile at Southwell earlier in the month and should go well off a 1lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces. Vecchio makes his first start for the Scott Dixon yard and completes the shortlist.

SIBYL CHARM was unfortunate not to score at Wolverhampton last time and remains fairly treated. She can gain compensation here. Leap Day and Kalganov can also make their presence felt.

Iain Jardine's SIBYL CHARM (nap) looked a winner in waiting when a fast-finishing second at Wolverhampton and gets a confident vote.

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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

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