1 Sunday 28th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 28th January 2024

There were 22 Races on Sunday 28th January 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Naas, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 28th January 2024

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

12:20 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (1/9 +62%) Dysart Enos	0.111111 1/9(+62%)	(9) Dysart Enos 1/9, Unbeaten in 3 bumper outings, including Grade 2 in decisive fashion at Aintree in April. Built on a facile hurdling debut success at Huntingdon with a ready victory at Cheltenham last month and she's impossible to oppose trying to take her career record to 6 from 6. Talented mare who is 5-5 under rules and should extend her winning sequence.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/1 -38%) Justus	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Justus 9/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Ian Williams (stays 16.5f) and produced a much improved performance at the second time of asking over hurdles when winning 4-runner novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, heavy) 27 days ago. Rates as the biggest threat to Dysart Enos. Won at Catterick on New Year's Day; good ground not ideal; otherwise has place claims.
3	4 3rd (4) (33/1 -65%) Graze On Phoenix	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Graze On Phoenix 33/1, Related to two winners and hit the line with running left when fourth in a Market Rasen bumper on debut in March. Not seen to best effect at Bangor the following month and though he got no further than first on hurdles bow, he still should have a future in this sphere. Unseated rider early at Sedgefield on hurdles debut; bred to do better still.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -14%) Jet Patrol	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Jet Patrol 16/1, Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and offered something to work on when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) on NH debut 41 days ago. Frame claims again. 0-5 in Irish points; finished third at Musselburgh for new yard; place possibilities.
5th	3 5th (3) (33/1 +0%) Geordie Night	33 33/1(+0%)	(3) Geordie Night 33/1, Got closer than previously when a never-nearer fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Likely to be of more interest in handicaps. Has frame possibilities if latest effort is backed up.
6th	2 6th (2) (150/1 -88%) Garitsa Bay	150 150/1(-88%)	(2) Garitsa Bay 150/1, Walk In The Park gelding merely hinted at ability in a Market Rasen bumper and went with little promise on hurdles bow here (19.4f, soft) 30 days ago. Hard to fancy. Needs plenty of improvement on his two efforts.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -21%) Miss Applejack	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Miss Applejack 40/1, Bumper winner but in the process of running to only a modest level when slipped and unseated last on Catterick hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Still early days in this sphere. Beaten when unseating rider at Catterick on the switch to hurdles.
8th	6 8th (6) (20/1 -25%) Konfusion	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Konfusion 20/1, Notably strong in the betting but perhaps unsurprisingly shaped as if in need of the run after an 18-month absence when ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Had shaped like a stayer previously and should be of greater intrerest further down the line. Looks open to improvement back on forecast faster surface.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 -122%) Moves Like Monty	40 40/1(-122%)	(7) Moves Like Monty 40/1, Irish point winner shaped as if amiss on Rules debut at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 23 days ago, folding tamely before the straight. Had previously had a wind-op, so he's already beginning to look like one with problems. Hood goes on. May settle better and improve over this shorter trip with hood applied.

LTO Selection:

DYSART ENOS made it two from two over hurdles when securing victory by just under three lengths at Cheltenham last month and she has now been handed a rating of 131. Fergal O'Brien's mare is a Grade 2 bumper winner and looks difficult to oppose. Justus got off the mark at the second time of asking at Catterick and could have more to offer, so he looks the chief threat. Of the remainder, Jet Patrol makes the most appeal if he can improve on his third at Musselburgh.

DYSART ENOS has made a smooth transition from leading bumper performer to useful novice hurdler and Fergal O'Brien's mare is impossible to oppose in her bid to maintain her unbeaten Rules record. Justus wasn't far from his fairly useful Flat form when scoring at Catterick last time and he looks best placed to take advantage if the favourite underperforms, Miss Applejack was running below her bumper form when slipping up on hurdles bow but still makes appeal to complete the placings.

This is all about leading Dawn Run hope DYSART ENOS, who is well clear on the figures. Konfusion is second choice.

12:20 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/2 -88%) Snowy Evening	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(4) Snowy Evening 15/2, Jumped better than previously when getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good) last month. Respectable fourth at Newcastle since and drops back in trip again. Headgear re-fitted. Runaway win here two starts back was over 3m2f; cheekpieces (tried once, pulled up) return.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +50%) Storminhome	2 2/1(+50%)	(2) Storminhome 2/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed maiden hurdle here last season. Promising chase debut when second at Huntingdon on return but unable to build on that in 2 starts since. Still early days. Back down in trip. Chance judged on two of his runs this term; drops back in trip in first-time headgear.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 -14%) Okavango Delta	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Okavango Delta 16/1, Sole win came over hurdles here Doncaster 14 months ago and left chase bow/return well behind when just denied at Catterick last month. Player. Beaten a head at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month in his second chase start.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -113%) Kankin	16 16/1(-113%)	(6) Kankin 16/1, Opened his account at Huntingdon in October but came in only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 63 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Won chase debut at Huntingdon and perhaps heavy ground was to blame next time.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/2 +29%) Maclaine	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Maclaine 5/2, Made most of a good opportunity to get off the mark in a Fontwell novice over a year ago and good placed efforts twice in the spring. Left chase bow/return well behind when second here (20.5f) last month so needs considering. Back to his best when second of 12 in handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -214%) Fancy Stuff	22 22/1(-214%)	(8) Fancy Stuff 22/1, Fair bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton but did settle better in first-time hood when third over fences at Ludlow (20f) for new yard last month. Not out of things if she can back that up. Needs to build on latest run and to jump more fluently but it was a promising effort.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/1 +21%) Blue Hop	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Blue Hop 11/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner but has evidently had his problems and offered little on chasing debut/return at Cheltenham last month. Easily the last exposed, including on handicap debut, but he also has the most to prove.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (11/2 +0%) Cerendipity	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Cerendipity 11/2, Fairly useful winner over hurdles and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when getting off the mark at Wetherby in November. Backed it up with a solid third over C&D, though was badly let down by jumping at Haydock since. Kicked off this season with three good runs over fences before a poor show on heavy latest.

LTO Selection:

MACLAINE produced a very pleasing effort to fill the runner-up berth over an extended 2m4f here last month and the handicapper may have been kind to leave his mark alone for that effort. The seven-year-old is making only his third chase start and could be the one to beat. Storminhome was beaten into fourth in a class 3 event over 3m here last time and is an interesting contender stepping down in distance off a 2lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces. Okavango Delta is another to note after his second at Catterick.

STORMINHOME can get back on the up with his sights lowered following a break. Maclaine and Okavango Delta both fared a lot better second-time up over fences so are feared most.

In an open race, slight preference is for FANCY STUFF ahead of Maclaine.

12:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Naas Handicap Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (7/4 +13%) Kings Halo	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(7) Kings Halo 7/4, Is enjoying a fine season, scoring at Tramore in November before an excellent second of 7 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.8f, heavy, 11/4) 28 days ago. Leading form claims. Has the best recent credentials and may be able to exploit the weight concession.
2	6 2nd (6) (18/1 -29%) Cayd Boy	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Cayd Boy 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft, 10/1) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has become bitterly disappointing, Mark Walsh's presence is the only positive factor.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -78%) Gracchus De Balme	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Gracchus De Balme 4/1, Promising type. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Creditable second of 5 in novice chase at Listowel (17f, good to soft, 9/4) 133 days ago, finishing well. Makes handicap chase debut. Player. Lacks a recent run but holds a good chance on the form he showed last August/September.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -144%) Coqolino	11 11/1(-144%)	(2) Coqolino 11/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, heavy, 10/1) 31 days ago, beaten before straight. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Third at Punchestown in November was encouraging, jumping is a source of concern.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 +7%) Slip Of The Tongue	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Slip Of The Tongue 13/2, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap chase (14/1) at Punchestown (21f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Good run at Gowran last February, below that standard on final two starts before a break.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -25%) Highland Charge	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Highland Charge 20/1, Useful winner at 19f over hurdles. 66/1, first run since leaving Noel Meade when fifth of 7 in novice chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 50 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut with more required. Tailed off in a Navan beginners' chase on debut for this yard, transformation needed.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (11/4 +66%) Spirit Of Legend	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(5) Spirit Of Legend 11/4, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 18/1, only fourth of 5 in novice chase at Leopardstown (21.3f, heavy) 31 days ago. Yard in good form so could bounce back on his handicap chase debut. 128-rated hurdler, has run in two strong beginners' chases, hard to assess.

LTO Selection:

SLIP OF THE TONGUE was beaten long distances when last seen in April but remains a dark horse who should eventually outgrow his rating. Placed third to Teahupoo and Quilixios in a 2021 Grade 2 hurdle, he looked a work in progress last season, is suited by conditions and his rider claims 5lb. He wasn't beaten far in a 2022 Listed course hurdle by today's rival Highland Charge but is 7lb better off. Highland Charge debuts in handicap chases and while rated 8lb higher over hurdles, would ideally prefer a sounder surface. Gracchus De Balme's Listowel form was boosted by Uncle Phil winning the recent Dan Moore but he steps up in distance and hasn't run since September. In-form Kings Halo steps up markedly in grade while Spirit Of Legend contested a hot race last month and drops to handicap company racing from a fair rating. Coqolino was pulled up in testing conditions at Limerick during Christmas but had previously run well at Punchestown, although seems exposed. Cayd Boy is winless from nine chases and was well beaten recently.

KINGS HALO arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways off a still handy-looking mark. Joseph O'Brien's Gracchus de Balme still has better days ahead of him though in this sphere so rates a big threat, with Spirit of Legend appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Getting a minimum of 20lb from his opponents here KINGS HALO is worth a bet based on recent consistency

13:00 Naas Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:12 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (16/1 -14%) Johnny Jump Up	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Johnny Jump Up 16/1, €35,000 3-y-o. Workforce gelding. Fourth both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 2023). Market can prove a good guide on his hurdle debut. Showed only minor promise when fourth in two Irish points last year; best watched.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 +41%) Saladins Son	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(4) Saladins Son 13/8, Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point. Showed promise when fourth in Chepstow maiden hurdle for his new yard but came in last of five at Ascot subsequently. Worth another chance. Disappointed on latest outing but his hurdle debut at Chepstow in October was promising.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -110%) Crypto Currency	7 7/1(-110%)	(2) Crypto Currency 7/1, Winning pointer who has shown ability in a bumper and 2 hurdles under Rules. Off for nearly 2 years before fifth of 13 for new yard at Newbury in November so he's entitled to come on for the outing. Respectable fifth on stable debut, after a long layoff, and still has potential.
4	1 4th (1) (11/10 +27%) Walks Like The Man	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(1) Walks Like The Man 11/10, Point/bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner novice at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 21 days ago, keeping on gamely. Should progress further. Player. Prevailed in good battle at Plumpton three weeks ago and can improve again.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -118%) Seaside Legend	12 12/1(-118%)	(5) Seaside Legend 12/1, Adlerflug gelding who regressed from an encouraging bumper debut for Paul Nicholls, given a (second) breathing operation prior to a low-key return when ninth in Lingfield bumper. Lots more needed now going hurdling for his new yard. Failed to build upon a promising bumper debut for Paul Nicholls; now with Harry Derham.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (18/1 -13%) Star Of Affinity	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Star Of Affinity 18/1, Some promise when fifth in Taunton bumper and 2m Kempton novice hurdle first 2 starts. Very testing ground might have been against him when down the field at Newbury since. No surprise were he to bounce back. Fairly fairly encouraging hurdle debut in November but latest run was a backward step.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (200/1 -300%) J'ventile	200 200/1(-300%)	(7) J'ventile 200/1, Little impact in 3 bumpers so lots more is required now going hurdling. Didn't show enough in her three bumpers last year to warrant serious consideration.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (200/1 +0%) No Guarantee	200 200/1(+0%)	(8) No Guarantee 200/1, No show in a pair of bumpers and juvenile hurdles this winter. Easy to look elsewhere. Struggled when 200-1 for first two hurdling starts; can't be recommended.

LTO Selection:

WALKS LIKE THE MAN must shoulder a penalty having won at Plumpton three weeks ago, but this does not look the strongest of contests and he is fancied to double his tally. Saladins Son struggled in a warm class 2 in November, but he could fare better eased in grade, while hurdling debutant Seaside Legend appeals most of the remainder.

WALKS LIKE THE MAN has to concede weight all round but displayed a willing attitude when opening his account at Plumpton and can make light of his 6 lb penalty. Saladins Son has the form to play a part and can chase home Anthony Charlton's 6-y-o, ahead of the lightly-raced Crypto Currency.

The pick is WALKS LIKE THE MAN, who kept on strongly to pip a short-priced favourite at Plumpton this month and can improve again.

13:12 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/8 +7%) Some Scope	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(6) Some Scope 13/8, Irish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress over fences when successful at Catterick in November, clear when eased close home. 5 lb rise looks fair and he rates a big player once more. Won with something to spare at Catterick; open to further improvement; respected.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) The Ferry Master	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) The Ferry Master 16/1, Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso (21.6f) in May but below par since. Others make more appeal. Far from consistent in recent times; distant third over C&D last month.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +17%) Gold Link	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Gold Link 5/1, Scored at Stratford in July and has continued in very good form, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon when last seen in October. Must be respected. The manner of his last-time-out win suggests this longer trip will suit; consistent.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 +47%) Oscar Robertson	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(5) Oscar Robertson 17/2, Very easy winner at Wetherby in November 2021 and finished runner-up twice subsequently that season. Missed all of last term having left Tom George but shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when fourth at Leicester 10 weeks ago. Scored off slightly higher marks in 2020 and 2021; good chance if back to best.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Silver In Disguise	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Silver In Disguise 20/1, Scored at Wetherby in April and got back on track after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in October. Not on a going day at Exeter since but type to bounce back. Drop back in class looks a plus but his mark may still leave him vulnerable.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +17%) Head On	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Head On 10/1, Won 3 times in early stages of the 2021-22 campaign and clearly derived considerable benefit from his comeback run when second over C&D in November. However, pulled up back here next time and his profile is starting to look rather patchy. Disappointing here last month but has place possibilities if bouncing back.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/2 +47%) One True King	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(4) One True King 9/2, Remains well treated on his best form and quickly back on track when third at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Considered. Losing run is mounting up but he remains well treated on peak form.
8th	1 8th (1) (17/2 +6%) Sam Barton	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(1) Sam Barton 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning return over fences at Worcester last season. Largely disappointed since, though, and others more appealing. Won over hurdles on this card three years ago; Joe Anderson takes off useful 5lb.

LTO Selection:

SOME SCOPE struck by just under a length in a class 3 event over 3m1f at Catterick in November and he was given a 5lb rise for that victory. The son of Telescope could have plenty more improvement in him on only his third chase outing, so it would be no surprise to see him make it a double. Last-time-out winner Gold Link goes off only a 2lb higher rating and is likely to enter calculations, while No Regrets is another to watch out for after his runner-up effort at Kelso.

SOME SCOPE showed improved form with his chasing debut experience behind him when scoring with a bit in hand at Catterick in November and he looks capable of following up. In-form pair No Regrets and Gold Link head the dangers.

The vote goes to SAM BARTON who looks interesting back down in grade. Unexposed Some Scope is feared most.

13:25 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (10/11 +55%) Ndaawi	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(10) Ndaawi 10/11, Useful Flat winner. Promising sort. 10/3, third of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 15 days ago. Open to progress. Found a pair of Willie Mullins-trained fillies too good at Fairyhouse, should go close now.
2	15 2nd (15) (22/1 -10%) Barrier	22 22/1(-10%)	(15) Barrier 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 18 in juvenile hurdle (22/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 13 days ago. Ran respectably at 125-1 on hurdles debut at Leopardstown, not as as good at Punchestown.
3	11 3rd (11) (14/1 +30%) Palamon	14 14/1(+30%)	(11) Palamon 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. Eighth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Mid-field finish on hurdles debut at Leopardstown, similar at Punchestown, plenty to find.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 -14%) Charming Star	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Charming Star 16/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 15/2, third of 5 in minor event at Bellewstown (12.1f, heavy). Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Rated 83 on Flat, won at Listowel last September, could have a future over hurdles.
5th	16 5th (16) (20/1 -25%) Evening's Empire	20 20/1(-25%)	(16) Evening's Empire 20/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 7f on flat. Hooded for 1st time, ninth of 19 in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, heavy, 33/1) 32 days ago. Good run at Cork, finished behind Ndaawi and Barrier when ninth at Punchestown.
6th	2 6th (2) (200/1 -100%) Caulaincourt	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Caulaincourt 200/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 150/1, sixteenth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 13 days ago. Won 1m4f Dundalk handicap for Ger Lyons, has failed to feature in two runs over hurdles.
7th	7 7th (7) (125/1 -400%) Leading Lion	125 125/1(-400%)	(7) Leading Lion 125/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, twelfth of 22 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 22 days ago. Should improve. Will need more hurdling experience judging by runs at Leopardstown and Cork.
8th	12 8th (12) (22/1 -57%) San Guido	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) San Guido 22/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in juvenile hurdle (8/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 64 days ago. Distant third on hurdling debut at Down Royal, failed to build on that at Punchestown.
9th	9 9th (9) (8/1 -45%) Mr Lincoln	8 8/1(-45%)	(9) Mr Lincoln 8/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Promising sort. Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. 12/1, second of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago. Should progress. Made a bright start over hurdles at Limerick, had 1 3/4l to spare over Base Money.
10th	13 10th (13) (200/1 -300%) So Messi	200 200/1(-300%)	(13) So Messi 200/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, sixth of 10 in juvenile hurdle (80/1) at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) on NH debut 43 days ago. Minor placed form in Flat handicaps, moderate sixth n hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
11th	4 11th (4) (8/1 -60%) Dutch Gold	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Dutch Gold 8/1, Useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (10.5f, heavy, 11/4). One to note. Rated 92 on the Flat, one of two Triumph Hurdle entrants in the line-up, deserves respect.
12th	8 12th (8) (100/1 -300%) Milteye	100 100/1(-300%)	(8) Milteye 100/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Jack Channon. Won 1m Redcar maiden on good ground last May, failed to repeat that form in handicaps.
13th	6 13th (6) (250/1 -400%) Jupiter Rock	250 250/1(-400%)	(6) Jupiter Rock 250/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 100/1, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when sixth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Flat maiden, jumped badly and tailed off in Fairyhouse event in which Ndaawi was third.
14th	17 14th (17) (3/1 -9%) Katakana	3 3/1(-9%)	(17) Katakana 3/1, Won 8-runner bumper at Granville-St-Pair-Sur-Mer (11.9f, good to firm) 154 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving J. Boisnard. Wears hood. One to note. Two wins and a second from three AQPS appearances in France, Triumph entrant, respected.
15th	5 15th (5) (250/1 -1463%) Imadpour	250 250/1(-1463%)	(5) Imadpour 250/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. First run since leaving M. Halford & T. Collins when last of 7 in juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. 7f winner, jumped badly and tailed off in Fairyhouse event in which Ndaawi was third.
16th	14 16th (14) (250/1 -279%) Squire Darlin	250 250/1(-279%)	(14) Squire Darlin 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Faded in final quarter-mile on debut in a bumper at this venue, major improvement needed.

LTO Selection:

NDAAWI was highly tried on the Flat when trained in England and has run consistently well in two hurdles. Rated 96 last year, he ran well at Leopardstown over Christmas (Evening's Empire finished ninth) and chased home a pair of previous winners at Fairyhouse recently. He seems to cope fine with testing conditions. Katakana won two French bumpers and finished second in another last year and while closely matched on her initial two runs with Irish maiden hurdle winner Kaleoson, won more easily on her third start. She is a keen-goer who retains a hood, although her tongue-tie is left off today. Dutch Gold's Flat form is closely matched with Mr Lincoln, while Charming Star was also capable, if quirky, on the Flat and is best watched.

NDAAWI improved on his hurdling debut form when third at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago and his useful Flat efforts give hope for better still. Dutch Gold was also useful on the level so is an interesting hurdling debutant, as is French-bumper winner Katakana starting out for Henry de Bromhead.

Henry de Bromhead has an interesting recruit in Triumph Hurdle entry KATAKANA, winner of two of three starts in AQPS events in France

13:35 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +14%) Pride Of Paris	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Pride Of Paris 3/1, Well beaten over 2m at Taunton last time but showed a bit on his first 2 starts over hurdles and rates a potential improver now handicapping back over further. Interesting to see how he goes in the betting. Handicap debutant; has possibilities if able to build upon Taunton fourth in November.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 -71%) Kruger Park	3 3/1(-71%)	(2) Kruger Park 3/1, Didn't pull up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles before Christmas but he's from a top stable and is interesting now switching to handicaps in a first-time tongue tie, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Made the frame in two novice hurdles towards end of 2023; can improve in handicaps.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 +79%) Rollo's Kingdom	3 3/1(+79%)	(7) Rollo's Kingdom 3/1, Yet to score and has been disappointing in both starts this season (distant fourth latterly). First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. Didn't run badly in gruelling race last month; may benefit from today's drop back in trip.
4	5 4th (5) (11/2 +15%) Miss Fedora	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(5) Miss Fedora 11/2, Belatedly off the mark when taking 19f course handicap hurdle in November. Pulled up at Wincanton since but she hasn't finished out of the first 3 in 5 visits here. 2m3f course winner in November but pulled up since; not an easy one to predict.
5th	1 5th (1) (13/2 +7%) Touch Of Thunder	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(1) Touch Of Thunder 13/2, Modest in bumpers. Has only run to a similar level in 3 starts over hurdles but could come into his own in handicaps. Not disgraced in two strong Newbury novice races last month; handicap debut today.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 +20%) Engaging Sam	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Engaging Sam 40/1, Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, faring no better for the switch to handicap company at Lingfield last time. Well beaten when 200-1 for handicap debut and effectively 1lb higher today.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -257%) Dixie Flyer	25 25/1(-257%)	(3) Dixie Flyer 25/1, Remains a maiden over hurdles and has offered little in a trio of starts for current yard, including handicap. Has not shown a great deal on first three stable starts; of interest only if market speaks.
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 -238%) Steven Seagull	22 22/1(-238%)	(8) Steven Seagull 22/1, Course winner in November but has run poorly on the Flat/over hurdles since. Bounce back needed. Won uncompetitive juvenile hurdle here in November but pulled up in a recent handicap.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -300%) Rosserk Abbey	100 100/1(-300%)	(6) Rosserk Abbey 100/1, Sole win back in 2019 and absent since pulling up at Exeter in January 2022. Can only watch. Not seen since pulled up on stable debut two years ago.

LTO Selection:

A difficult contest to unpick with many needing to improve on what they've shown so far, so only a tentative vote can go to ROLLO'S KINGDOM. Tailed off over an extended 3m on heavy ground at Wincanton last month, he might fare better back on a sounder surface and with first-time cheekpieces applied. Kruger Park and Miss Fedora complete the shortlist.

The vote goes to the Paul Nicholls handicap newcomer KRUGER PARK, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Pride of Paris is another unexposed one who might fare better in handicaps and is a possible threat. Miss Fedora has a good record here and should also be thereabouts.

It's hard to build a robust case for any of these but ROLLO'S KINGDOM may benefit from this drop back in trip and gets the vote.

13:45 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/10 +12%) Champagne Twist	1.1 11/10(+12%)	(2) Champagne Twist 11/10, Picked up for £60,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt in April. Stepped up markedly on hurdling debut when second in a novice at Cheltenham last time and looks the one to beat. The form pick after his Cheltenham second and he should still be capable of better.
2	11 2nd (11) (14/1 -27%) Taras Halls	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) Taras Halls 14/1, Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham who produced comfortably his best effort to date over hurdles when second in a novice at Newcastle last time. Needs further improvement, though. Newcastle 2nd (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago was much more like it on third go over hurdles.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/2 +0%) Montecam	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(8) Montecam 5/2, Half-brother to 4 winners, notably dual Champion Chase winner Altior. Signs of ability and led for a long way when second in novice over C&D on hurdles debut. Open to improvement and should feature. With further progress likely after his C&D second, he should be bang there once again.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 -100%) Minella Rescue	11 11/1(-100%)	(7) Minella Rescue 11/1, Dual bumper winner who is best excused his latest effort in a listed contest at Cheltenham. Should take to hurdling, so looks a player. Won two good-ground bumpers before his 21l defeat in a Cheltenham Listed event (8-1).
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +29%) Let's Sail Away	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Let's Sail Away 5/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Ivetwiggedit, and half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Twig and fairly useful hurdler Skidoosh. Won sole start in points (Dec 10). Worthy of interest for bang-in-form stable. Favourite, 7l winner of a maiden point at Larkhill (2m4f, good to soft) in December.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -122%) Hawkseye View	40 40/1(-122%)	(4) Hawkseye View 40/1, Successful sole completed start in points but only modest form to date over hurdles. Likely to do better when handicapping over further. Placed over Catterick's 2m3f in last two novice hurdles, though below form on heavy latest.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +0%) Youlneverwalkalone	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Youlneverwalkalone 12/1, Clear signs of ability in bumpers at Huntingdon and Warwick last year and some encouragement when fourth in a novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut. Should be more to come, so not a forlorn hope. Open to improvement after Ludlow fourth (2m5f, soft; 14-1), including if he jumps better.
8th	9 8th (9) (150/1 -127%) Stick With Me Sam	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Stick With Me Sam 150/1, Related to winners but big price and offered little in novice at Plumpton on hurdling debut. 150-1 for novice hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), looking a longer-term prospect.
9th	3 9th (3) (300/1 -100%) Clarehill	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) Clarehill 300/1, Maiden Irish pointer who hasn't shaped with much encouragement over hurdles as yet. Modest in points and behind in two 2m maiden hurdles, in cheekpieces latest.
10th	5 10th (5) (150/1 -650%) Jysuis	150 150/1(-650%)	(5) Jysuis 150/1, Fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers in France for F. Foucher, 9 lengths third of 7 to Jenol du Quartier at Jarnac last time. Worth a market check on hurdling bow. Placed in all three of his AQPS Flat races in France last April-September.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (300/1 -100%) Cave Bleu	300 300/1(-100%)	(1) Cave Bleu 300/1, Showed more than previously when third in small-field bumper at Market Rasen in May but down the field in a novice at this course on hurdling debut. Likely to need more time in this sphere. Low-level form in three bumpers and a 2m Doncaster novice hurdle.

LTO Selection:

Montecam showed some improvement with a good second-placed finish to a more fancied stablemate over this course and distance last time out and rates a big player. However, CHAMPAGNE TWIST is equally progressive and, with his hurdles form looking slightly stronger at this early stage, Ben Pauling's gelding just edges the vote, with trip and ground conditions sure to suit. Taras Halls has also shown ability and is another to bear in mind.

The standard achieved by CHAMPAGNE TWIST when second at Cheltenham last time was good enough to win the majority of novices so, if he can repeat that, he should have the measure of Montecam, who also improved last time. Minella Rescue is an intriguing hurdling newcomer.

This looks the right opportunity for CHAMPAGNE TWIST to get off the mark under rules, following his Cheltenham second.

14:00 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2/5 +9%) Zarak The Brave	0.4 2/5(+9%)	(2) Zarak The Brave 2/5, Really smart effort to win the Galway Hurdle in August. Pulled up in Tipperary Grade 3 in October but given time since and will be very hard to beat if back to his best. Galway Hurdle hero, valid excuse for shock Tipperary defeat, suited by the race conditions.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 +33%) Telmesomethinggirl	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(5) Telmesomethinggirl 10/3, Useful hurdler/chaser. 7/1, bit below form 11½ lengths fourth of 8 to Jetara in Irish EBF Mares' Hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, soft) 30 days ago. Down in trip. Yard in good form. Grade 2 winner at 2021 Cheltenham Festival, should be better for recent hurdles return.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -6%) Banntown Girl	9 9/1(-6%)	(3) Banntown Girl 9/1, Useful hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 7/2, respectable 7¼ lengths third of 6 to Jetara in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 47 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Should give a good account. Reliable and very experienced novice, tough task against Zarak The Brave at the weights.
4	1 4th (1) (18/1 -64%) Golden Joy	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Golden Joy 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 11/2, below form when 23½ lengths fourth of 6 to Risk Belle in Mullinan Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 57 days ago. Low-mileage sort from a top yard but does have a bit to find. Debut winner in France, needs to step up on the form of his first two Irish starts.

LTO Selection:

ZARAK THE BRAVE was worryingly pulled up at halfway last October but encouragingly reappears following a small break and, on his day, the Galway Hurdle winner is a clear pick and is suited by conditions. Reported 'clinically abnormal' post-race at Tipperary, such summaries are cryptic by nature while today's race is run in honour of 32-years-young Limestone Lad, who was 'knocked' for a heart murmur as a youngster. Banntown Girl is a dependable handicapper who finished 7.25 lengths behind Jetara in a Listed hurdle in December, although should find an on-song selection too strong. 2021 Cheltenham festival winner Telmesomethinggirl reverted to hurdles for her recent reappearance but finished 11.5 lengths behind Jetara, when receiving 3lb, although can progress. Golden Joy, an Auteuil debut winner last April, was well held at Grade 3 level last month and needs to show more. Doyen Ta Win faces a tough task.

ZARAK THE BRAVE simply can't have been right last time. He's been given time to recover and if back to anywhere near the level he showed when winning the Galway Plate he'll surely provide Willie Mullins with a sixth win in this since 2016. Banntown Girl is perhaps the most likely to profit should the selection fail to deliver.

The defeat of ZARAK THE BRAVE at Tipperary was a huge shock, but he was found to be clinically abnormal. He should make amends now

14:10 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (17/2 -42%) Bobalot	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(3) Bobalot 17/2, Fair 3m winner over hurdles who ran out of steam only late when an encouraging fourth at Lingfield on his chase debut. Badly let down by jumping in a similar contest there last time and remains on an interesting mark returned to hurdling. Pulled up over fences on latest outing but reverts to hurdling on a good mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (Evens +56%) Shuil Ceoil	0 Evens(+56%)	(2) Shuil Ceoil Evens, Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) 38 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Up 3 lb but has the benefit of Cobden on board for the first time and should have even more to offer. Came good in 15-runner Exeter handicap last month and remains lightly raced; major player.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -140%) Jemura	6 6/1(-140%)	(1) Jemura 6/1, Progressive sort who had a wind op before posting a good third of 7 in novice hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 46 days ago. More to offer now going into handicaps. Can make presence felt. Encouraging third in Exeter novice last month; should improve in handicaps.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 +0%) What's My Line	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) What's My Line 7/1, Better than ever when making a winning return Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in November. Shaped as if still in decent form when fourth of 6 here since but might be vulnerable to some of the less-exposed sorts in this line-up. Did well to win at Lingfield two runs ago but has never been one to rely upon.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 -14%) Naturally High	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Naturally High 4/1, Had to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on run-in here (19.2f) on Boxing Day and ran to a similar level when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft) 16 days ago. Respected with cheekpieces on 1st time. Dead-heated here off a much reduced mark on Boxing Day but others appeal more.
6th	9 6th (9) (100/1 -52%) Miss Harriett	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Miss Harriett 100/1, Long-standing maiden who has offered little in 3 starts following a lengthy absence. Stiff task on her hands from out of the weights. Well beaten on all three appearances this season and 8lb out of the weights here.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -186%) My Lady Grey	40 40/1(-186%)	(5) My Lady Grey 40/1, Prolific in long-distance chases in summer 2022 and shaped as if needing the run on back of 14 months in a handicap hurdle here in November. Early faller back over fences at Wincanton last time and she remains best watched for the time being. Returned from long layoff with low-key hurdle run and fell in a subsequent chase.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -100%) Set In The West	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Set In The West 50/1, Absent since finishing a respectable third in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good) in March 2022 and is likely best opposed after such a lengthy break. 0-6 over hurdles and not seen since her modest third at Huntingdon (3m1f) in March 2022.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -100%) Glorious Mist	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Glorious Mist 80/1, Maiden pointer failed to improve for the switch to handicaps when down the field at Lingfield last time. Can't be fancied. Well beaten when 80-1 for handicap debut at Lingfield in November; 2lb wrong here.

LTO Selection:

SHUIL CEOIL took a marked step forward when scoring at Exeter last month and Neil Mulholland's charge might have what it takes to defy a subsequent 3lb rise. Handicap debutant Jemura merits respect for the Nicky Henderson team, along with Naturally High, who hit the frame at Huntingdon 16 days ago on the back of a win at this venue on Boxing Day.

SHUIL CEOIL got off the mark in determined fashion at Exexter last month and Neil Mulholland's gelding is fancied to follow up, the booking of Harry Cobden an added benefit. Jemura is an obvious danger making the quick switch to handicaps after 2 promising qualifying runs, whilst Naturally High arrives in decent heart and can complete the placings.

The one with most potential is handicap debutant JEMURA (nap), who shaped with significant promise when third in a novice last month.

14:20 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/4 +14%) Marie's Rock	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(1) Marie's Rock 6/4, Dual Grade 1 winner and shaped well on her first attempt at 3m when third in Liverpool Hurdle last season. Unsuited by the steady gallop when runner-up trying to defend her title in the Relkeel at Cheltenham last time, so she can return to winning ways back up in trip. Peak form, which includes Grade 1 wins, gives her leading claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +59%) You Wear It Well	2.25 9/4(+59%)	(2) You Wear It Well 9/4, Really likeable mare who landed Grade 2 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival last spring. Made all in Wetherby listed event on her return and wasn't disgraced when third of 4 in Fighting Fifth next time, so she can make her presence felt having her first try at 3m. Mostly progressive; jury's out on whether she'll stay this new trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 -100%) Tweed Skirt	10 10/1(-100%)	(6) Tweed Skirt 10/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has shown improved form switched to fences, winning back-to-back handicaps last season before resuming her progress when scoring decisively at Kempton (3m) in December. Needs to find more again reverted to hurdling. Good chance provided her chase form is transferred back to hurdles.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 +50%) Coquelicot	14 14/1(+50%)	(3) Coquelicot 14/1, Won a pair of handicap hurdles in late-2022 and, after a spell on the Flat, added to her tally when making all in 3m Kempton listed race in November. However, quickly beaten in handicap at Cheltenham the following month and she has something to find at this level. Faces a difficult task at the weights in this grade; new headgear.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/2 +53%) Theatre Glory	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(4) Theatre Glory 7/2, Useful mare who recorded a fifth win over hurdles when successful in listed mares event at Warwick last season. Was in the process of running respectably when falling at the last in handicap at Cheltenham last time and she can give another good account upped in trip. Some of her relatives have 3m form; interesting upped in distance.

LTO Selection:

WEST BALBOA ran no sort of race in the Long Walk at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise boasts a near exemplary record under Rules, so looks worth forgiving that below-par display. A line of form through Brewin'upastorm gives the Dan Skelton-trained mare a live chance of coping with the challenge presented by Marie's Rock, who rates a big player despite conceding 2lb to the selection. Coquelicot is the pick of the rest, with her stamina more proven than You Wear It Well at this stage.

Dual Grade 1 winner MARIE'S ROCK was unsuited by the way the race developed when runner-up to Bob Olinger in the Relkeel at Cheltenham last time, so she is taken to bounce back to winning ways returned to mares' company. You Wear It Well wasn't discredited in the Fighting Fifth last time and is feared most upped in trip, ahead of West Balboa.

A career-best performance may well be on the cards for THEATRE GLORY (nap) over this new trip. Marie's Rock is second choice.

14:35 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Naas Novices Chase 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (8/13 +62%) Embassy Gardens	0.615385 8/13(+62%)	(4) Embassy Gardens 8/13, Highly promising sort who easily landed the odds on his chasing debut in 6-runner novice at Punchestown (23.7f, heavy) 47 days ago. Has lots more to offer. Big shout. Impressed with his jumping at Punchestown, gets 6lb from Letsbeclearaboutit, good chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +53%) Sandor Clegane	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(6) Sandor Clegane 7/2, Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Creditable 14 lengths second of 7 to Favori De Champdou in Florida Pearl Novices' Chase at Punchestown (24f, soft, 7/2) 64 days ago. Should progress. Considered. Third in last year's Albert Bartlett, needs to find more than on his first two chase runs.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +33%) Letsbeclearaboutit	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) Letsbeclearaboutit 10/3, Smart chaser. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Cork in November. Creditable third of 11 in handicap chase (5/4) at Fairyhouse (17.3f, soft) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip and in the mix. Two defeats have stalled his progress, trip too short last time, 6lb concession a concern.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 -127%) Desertmore House	25 25/1(-127%)	(3) Desertmore House 25/1, Useful chaser. 3 wins from 6 runs this season but below-form eighth of 27 to Meetingofthewaters in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy, 16/1) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Two big wins, down the field in Paddy Power, same chance as Meetingofthewaters in theory.

LTO Selection:

LETSBECLEARABOUTIT concedes 6lb but has smart recent form and is dependable. Twice placed fourth at Grade 1 level over hurdler, he finished third in the Drinmore Chase last month and might improve stepping up to this distance for the first time over fences. Embassy Gardens was impressive in winning on chase debut last month and while a fancy for the Cheltenham festival, today's race is stronger than at Punchestown. He could be high-class but nonetheless his top-level hurdling form was disappointing and has, in the past, raced too keenly. Meetingofthewaters is suited by conditions and while he is progressive, steps up in grade having won the Paddy Power Chase rated 130. Desertmore House was 32 lengths behind in the Paddy Power and while 15lb better off, would prefer better ground. Sandor Clegane's chase career has yet to ignite but is fitted with a tongue-tie, stays well and likes testing ground. Cool Survivor was beaten 23 lengths by Embassy Gardens last month.

Willie Mullins last took this Grade 3 novice with his high-class staying chaser Stattler and looks to have another bright prospect on his hands in the shape of EMBASSY GARDENS who really impressed when going in at the first time of asking over fences at Punchestown and can collect this before going onto better things. Stablemate Meetingofthewaters has more experience on his side and can also have a say, with Letsbeclearaboutit and Sandor Clegane the pick of the remainder.

The all-round concession of 6lb will not make this way but the trip may help to bring out the best in LETSBECLEARABOUTIT

14:45 Naas Novices Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 -14%) Sir Rock	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Sir Rock 4/1, Irish point winner who made all over hurdles here (21.7f) in May. Refused to race here on his return but got back on track with 2 solid efforts at Stratford and Huntingdon before making a winning chase debut at Plumpton, showing a better attitude than has sometimes been the case. Player. Narrow winner on last month's chasing debut; can improve if more fluent here.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +44%) Leading Swoop	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) Leading Swoop 9/2, Fair maiden hurdler who was all the better for return when third at Lingfield. Goes chasing now but didn't show much in points. Placed off today's mark over hurdles on latest outing; makes chasing debut today.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/8 +28%) Captain Claude	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(1) Captain Claude 13/8, Slow burner over hurdles but made a winning debut over fences over C&D before following up here (26f) on Boxing Day. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 over fences, with both wins gained here (2m5f/3m2f); commands respect.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -33%) The Scorpion King	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) The Scorpion King 8/1, Unreliable maiden over hurdles and not an obvious chasing type. 0-7 over hurdles but ran okay last month; a possible if he takes well to fences.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -243%) Mister Murchan	12 12/1(-243%)	(2) Mister Murchan 12/1, Mostly out of sorts last term though ought to have won off reduced mark here final start (idled and collared last 50 yds) and was all the better for return when second at Lingfield 7 weeks ago. Ran well at Lingfield last month but this regressive veteran has become very inconsistent.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +44%) I Love You Sivola	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) I Love You Sivola 14/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but not much encouragement for current stable. Not disgraced over hurdles in November but struggled when back over fences this month.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +52%) Ivilnoble	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Ivilnoble 12/1, Just the one win to his name over fences and has failed to complete last 3 starts, showing nothing at Wincanton after almost 2 years off last month. Well handicapped on old form but ran very poorly last month, after a long absence.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 +0%) William Philo	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) William Philo 25/1, Strong in the betting when getting off the mark over fences here (26f) in April on final outing for Robert Walford. Little encouragement in a pair of starts for current yard, though, and he's opposable in current form. Course winner last April but both runs for new stable in November were very disappointing.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -267%) Spotty Dog	33 33/1(-267%)	(6) Spotty Dog 33/1, Dual winner over fences during a mixed 2022/23 campaign, albeit final start at Warwick in May best excused having suffered tack issues. However, possible he'll strip fitter for this first outing for 8 months. Dual chase winner in early 2023 but has fitness to prove after 260-day absence.

LTO Selection:

CAPTAIN CLAUDE is seeking the hat-trick after beating the only other finisher by 11 lengths over 3m2f here on Boxing Day, and he now has a 7lb higher rating to contend with. The son of Solider Of Fortune is a C&D winner and is likely to prove very hard to beat. Mister Murchan produced a much better effort when dropped in distance at Lingfield last time and should go well, while Sir Rock is another to consider after his triumph at Plumpton.

CAPTAIN CLAUDE has taken very well to fences and is fancied to complete the hat-trick despite the drop back in trip possibly not being ideal. Sir Rock showed a better attitude than has often been the case when making a winning chase bow at Plumpton so looks the obvious threat, with Mister Murchan best of the others,

Captain Claude is respected but preference is for SIR ROCK, who can progress from his Plumpton win if his jumping improves here.

14:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 +50%) Jaytee	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(3) Jaytee 7/2, Back-to-back winner over fences at Southwell last summer and got off the mark in this sphere over C&D in December. Backed it up with a good second back here last time so he's in the mix once more. Exploited his hurdle mark over C&D in December; close 2nd in three-runner race last month.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -27%) Son Of The Somme	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Son Of The Somme 14/1, Won over fences at Sedgefield last January but lightly raced since and arrives well below par back hurdling. Has plenty to prove. Close third at Ayr in November; backward steps at Cheltenham and Catterick since.
3	13 3rd (13) (14/1 -17%) Mahler Moon	14 14/1(-17%)	(13) Mahler Moon 14/1, In top hands but was well held on his handicap debut at Ludlow in November and had another breathing operation prior to being brought down 8th at Wetherby 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and not written off. Had wind surgery but was again an outsider when brought down at Wetherby (2m3f) Boxing Day.
4	14 4th (14) (6/1 +50%) Aazza	6 6/1(+50%)	(14) Aazza 6/1, Successful over C&D last January and largely in good form since. Only tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle back here 43 days ago but he's the sort to bounce back. Won easily over C&D last January; went close in April but not so good lately.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -83%) Time To Tinker	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Time To Tinker 33/1, Three-time hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls in 2021. More miss than hit since and pulled up in 2m4f Sandown handicap hurdle setting out for a new stable after 6 months off last time. Others are much preferred. 40-1, pulled up at Sandown in November on debut for new stable; best watched for now.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 -27%) Aquila Sky	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Aquila Sky 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best but struggled in only 2 starts in 2021/22 (chase debut on first occasion). After 26 months off, shaped as if needing the outing when down the field at Doncaster in December, so this run should reveal more. Soundly beaten six weeks ago after long absence; back up in trip and a tongue-tie returns.
7th	11 7th (11) (7/1 +36%) Tim Pat	7 7/1(+36%)	(11) Tim Pat 7/1, Completed a hat-trick in early-2022 but without a win since (has been racing over fences) and he's been struggling for form over both codes. Hard to make a case for. Neck second over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since.
8th	1 8th (1) (3/1 +50%) Pyffo	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Pyffo 3/1, Useful bumper winner but he failed to build on hurdling debut second when fourth of 8 in the mud at Ffos Las (20f) 77 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap debut and well worth another chance under these less testing conditiions. Disappointing (post-race ataxia) on heavy on second hurdle start; unexposed h'cap debutant.
9th	7 9th (7) (17/2 +23%) Crossing The Bar	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Crossing The Bar 17/2, Successful twice over hurdles at Plumpton (both at 25f) during second half of last season but yet to match that level this term, only fifth of 8 at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 32 days ago. On a handy mark but needs to step forward. 3m1f wins at Plumpton last February/April; has not got near that form this autumn/winter.
10th	12 10th (12) (20/1 -67%) Tango Boy	20 20/1(-67%)	(12) Tango Boy 20/1, Won two of his 3 starts over fences in 2022/23, but has been let down by his jumping in his 3 outings so far this season. Figures on a reduced mark though if return to hurdling sparks a revival. Blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces. Swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this return to hurdling; down weights.
11th	10 11th (10) (18/1 +0%) On To Victory	18 18/1(+0%)	(10) On To Victory 18/1, Winless since 2021 and pulled up on his seasonal return in 2m2f Exeter handicap hurdle in November. Has lots to prove. Fourth at Haydock (2m3f) last March but pulled up in November when next seen.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -106%) Stony Man	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Stony Man 33/1, Sole success came in Bangor maiden (16.7f) in May, 2022, and has failed to complete all 3 starts since, albeit out of his depth at Aintree latest. Needs to bounce back after 9 months off. This is only his second run in a handicap and it's over a new trip, so he's unexposed.

LTO Selection:

3m point winner HASHTAG BOUM has been performing with credit in defeat in handicap hurdles of late. This first appearance over an extended 3m under Rules may unlock enough improvement for the Al Namix mare to regain the winning thread, with handicap debutant Pyffo feared most. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding races off a workable mark judged on his runner-up effort at Ludlow in October and this stiffer test of stamina should suit. Jaytee and Paricolor also make some appeal.

Lots with chances. PYFFO couldn't build on his hurdling debut promise when fourth in the mud at Ffos Las but this useful bumper scorer is well worth siding with to bounce back in style now he goes into handicaps under much less testing conditions. Hashtag Boum is feared most on the back of his good recent second here, with in-form duo Paricolor and Jaytee also firmly in the picture.

With so many doubts hanging over this field, it may be best to chance the stamina of HASHTAG BOUM.

15:05 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Naas Maiden Hurdle 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 +21%) Cleatus Poolaw	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Cleatus Poolaw 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 8 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Leopardstown (20f, soft) 30 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Has shaped like a stayer but dropping back in trip here; likely to find a couple too good.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 +11%) Nas Na Riogh	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Nas Na Riogh 4/1, Promising individual. Second of 10 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Navan (20f, heavy) 42 days ago, no match for winner. Open to further improvement and likely to feature. Dropping back another 2f in trip here and won't be far away if that works out.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 -17%) Butcher Hollow	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) Butcher Hollow 7/2, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. Second of 16 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 3/1) 31 days ago. Merits consideration. Runner-up over 2m and 2m4f; tries the intermediate trip here and should run his race.
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 +21%) Special Cadeau	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(9) Special Cadeau 11/2, Fairly useful winner at 14f in bumpers. 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in bumper at Punchestown 9 months ago. Returns fresh for this hurdling debut and would merit respect if strong in the betting. Winless in bumpers last year; others preferred on his hurdles debut after nine months off.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/4 -14%) Icare Desbois	1.25 5/4(-14%)	(6) Icare Desbois 5/4, Bumper winner. 18/1, much better effort over hurdles when third of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Could improve again, so boasts leading claims. Fine effort at Leopardstown; should have more to offer and very much the one to beat here.
6th	5 6th (5) (66/1 -164%) Howdoyalikeherhome	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Howdoyalikeherhome 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, good seventh of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft) 16 days ago. Ran okay in the 2m maiden hurdle won by Tullyhill here two weeks ago; one for handicaps.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -355%) Spellacy's Cross	150 150/1(-355%)	(10) Spellacy's Cross 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 50/1) on NH debut 16 days ago. Jumped sketchily on his hurdles debut here two weeks ago; best watched again.
8th	7 8th (7) (200/1 -506%) King Kali	200 200/1(-506%)	(7) King Kali 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 50/1) 31 days ago. Didn't run badly at Limerick in a maiden hurdle last month but much more needed.
9th	1 9th (1) (250/1 -150%) Ballyeden Close	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Ballyeden Close 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, twenty first of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Beaten a long way on debut at Leopardstown and no obvious chance on that evidence.
10th	12 10th (12) (250/1 -150%) Mrs Millionaire	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Mrs Millionaire 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Did show something at Clonmel last time; needs this for a handicap mark.
11th	11 11th (11) (250/1 -150%) Hurry Up Flower	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Hurry Up Flower 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, twenty third of 28 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Never a factor on her debut at Leopardstown; unlikely to figure here.

LTO Selection:

ICARE DESBOIS beat better-fancied stablemate Lecky Watson in a Fairyhouse bumper and was absent for 19 months before disappointing when switched to hurdles here in November. He was coughing post-race and is much better judged on a subsequent third to King Of Kingsfield in a hot maiden hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas. The runner-up, Mirazur West, won easily at Fairyhouse on Wednesday. Butcher Hollow and Cleatus Poolaw have filled second spot behind useful sorts on both hurdle starts and rate obvious threats, while Nas Na Riogh also bids to go one better after beating all bar the selection's stable companion Dancing City over 2m4f at Navan.

ICARE DESBOIS took a marked step forward when third in a strong contest at Leopardstown a month ago and his bumper form gives him the scope for better still, so he's preferred to Nas Na Riogh, who is going the right way. Butcher Hollow is also of interest.

Bumper winner ICARE DESBOIS was close to his best when third in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last time and should be good enough

15:15 Naas Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (28/1 -75%) Risk De Pluie	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Risk De Pluie 28/1, £2,000 4-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French 2m hurdle winner Batman Girac and fairly useful hurdler Rajsalad. Winning Irish pointer (December 10), so he's one to consider on his hurdling bow. Improved to cause 20-1 surprise in maiden point last month; makes rules debut today.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/15 +34%) Bowenspark	0.533333 8/15(+34%)	(1) Bowenspark 8/15, Useful dual bumper winner and easily landed the odds at Stratford on his hurdling debut. However, he again showed his awkward side when falling in Grade 2 novice at Haydock last time, but he's capable of playing a major role back down in grade. Useful in bumpers last season and impressed on hurdling debut in November; big player.
3	5 3rd (5) (125/1 -400%) How And Ever	125 125/1(-400%)	(5) How And Ever 125/1, Showed a bit when sixth of 16 in Chepstow bumper on Rules debut, but hasn't made much impact in his 2 starts since switched to hurdling. Needs to leave previous form well behind with cheekpieces now added. Certainly not devoid of ability but has a lot to find with the principals here.
4	12 4th (12) (5/1 +17%) Yalla Habibi	5 5/1(+17%)	(12) Yalla Habibi 5/1, Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers, finishing runner-up for the third time in as many starts at Wincanton 16 days ago. Can give another good account as he goes up in trip for his hurdles debut. Second in all three bumpers; Harry Cobden a good booking on hurdle debut.
5th	11 5th (11) (125/1 -25%) Wellwillya	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Wellwillya 125/1, After 6 months off, fared better than previously when mid-field in Exeter novice in November and backed up that effort when third in handicap at the same course (18.5f) 46 days ago. However, he has work to do back in novice company. Placed off lowly mark in Exeter handicap last month but faces tough task here.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/2 +0%) Johnny Blue	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Johnny Blue 5/2, Overcame greenness when making a winning bumper debut at Worcester and, after 5 months off, shaped encouragingly when second to a useful rival at Hereford on his hurdles bow in November. Leading contender with improvement to come upped in trip. Bumper winner; clear second to useful rival on hurdle debut at Hereford; up in trip here.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 +0%) Nordic Storm	66 66/1(+0%)	(8) Nordic Storm 66/1, Showed bit more than on his first outing when fourth in novice at Taunton (19f) 20 days ago, though never landed a blow. Looks one for further down the line. With a good stable but was unable to land a significant blow on first two outings.
8th	2 8th (2) (250/1 -150%) Come On Paddy Mac	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Come On Paddy Mac 250/1, Winning Irish pointer but has offered little in 3 starts over hurdles so far, finishing well held after 14 months off at Taunton on his stable debut 20 days ago. Tongue strap now reached for. Irish point winner in February 2022 but well beaten on all three hurdling starts.
9th	3 9th (3) (300/1 -100%) D'ambonnay	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) D'ambonnay 300/1, Down the field both starts in bumpers and has fared no better in 2 maiden hurdles, finishing well beaten at Plumpton in December. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Has struggled to get competitive in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles.
10th	4 10th (4) (40/1 -100%) Hidalgo Des Bordes	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Hidalgo Des Bordes 40/1, €20,000 3-y-o, £25,000 5-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Ginger du Val. Dam, 17f hurdle winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 19f) Guardia Top. Runner-up on third of 3 starts in Irish points back in May 2022. Bought for £25,000 after Irish point second in May 2022; makes rules debut after layoff.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -400%) Rue St Denis	40 40/1(-400%)	(10) Rue St Denis 40/1, Sent off favourite (11/4) but ran below expectations when ninth of 15 at Hereford on debut in November, seeming very green. However, no surprise to see him fare better with that experience behind him as he goes hurdling. With top stable but flopped on bumper debut; Harry Cobden has taken an outside ride.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (66/1 -100%) Jolyjump	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Jolyjump 66/1, Has looked one for the longer term in 2 novice hurdles to date, going backwards from his debut effort when eighth of 9 at Newbury (20.5f) 39 days ago. Showed no short-term promise in two novice hurdles towards the end of last year.

LTO Selection:

BOWENSPARK was sent off favourite when falling at the last in a Grade 2 event at Haydock, but he was unlikely to have won as he was weakening at the time. Henry Daly's gelding now drops back into calmer waters and can defy his 7lb penalty. Johnny Blue was 10 lengths clear of the third when runner-up on his debut over hurdles at Hereford and, with normal progression, he could get into contention. Of the remainder, Yalla Habibi appeals most.

JOHNNY BLUE made a promising start over hurdles when giving best only late on to a useful rival at Hereford in November, so he can build on that effort to go one better. He is taken to see off the challenge of Bowenspark, who can make his presence felt back down in grade, while Rue St Denis could take a step forward on his hurdles bow.

Henry Daly's BOWENSPARK looked smart when winning at Stratford in the autumn and his subsequent Grade 2 defeat is not viewed harshly.

15:25 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (16/1 -146%) Notimeforanother	16 16/1(-146%)	(1) Notimeforanother 16/1, Fairly useful AW Flat winner for Keith Dalgleish. Third in 2 novice hurdles for current yard (better effort at Sedgefield latterly) and his Flat ability suggests this opening hurdle mark may not be beyond him. Has a handy opening mark judged on Flat form; interesting.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/1 +45%) Cuban Court	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Cuban Court 11/1, Bumper winner in spring 2022. Fair form when fourth (Daaris third) in a C&D novice hurdle in December but pulled up either side. Makes handicap debut after wind surgery. Had wind surgery since last run; open to improvement.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Daaris	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Daaris 12/1, Fair Flat winner who finished third in novice hurdles over C&D and at Market Rasen in December. Blinkered for the first time in this sphere (won in them on Flat). Looks on a competitive opening mark in this sphere and needs considering. Doesn't look particularly well treated on handicap debut.
4	8 4th (8) (10/3 +70%) Karloss	3.333333 10/3(+70%)	(8) Karloss 10/3, Gambled on and much improved on yard debut (formerly with Ian O'Connor) when landing 12-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (17f, good to soft) in October. Failed to reproduce that at Taunton 2 months later but no surprise were he to get back on the up now, particularly if backed. May have more to offer back on forecast better ground.
5th	16 5th (16) (13/2 +54%) Rhodia	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(16) Rhodia 13/2, Runner-up on 2 of his 4 starts in bumpers but not gone on from initial promise over hurdles, albeit his latest fifth of 11 in a 20.5f Market Rasen handicap was his best effort of the season. May improve back at 2m with Gavin Sheehan up for first time.
6th	11 6th (11) (25/1 -108%) Percy Willis	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Percy Willis 25/1, Fair Flat performer but yet to better modest form over hurdles, fading into fifth of 13 back over timber at Musselburgh 23 days ago. Four-time AW scorer; 0-11 on turf (Flat/hurdles).
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -40%) Dunstall Rambler	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Dunstall Rambler 28/1, Ended last season with an improved second in 2m Wincanton maiden hurdle but he was always behind on his handicap debut/reappearance at Warwick in November. Off 12 weeks since. Return to forecast better ground looks a plus; still unexposed.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 +22%) Regally Blonde	14 14/1(+22%)	(6) Regally Blonde 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland for Andrew Oliver. Yet to get near that level over hurdles but her mark reflects that and she was a bit better than the result when sixth of 12 over 19.5f at Hereford last time. Back down in trip. May do better on this second start since wind surgery.
9th	13 9th (13) (50/1 -127%) Rafferty	50 50/1(-127%)	(13) Rafferty 50/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts over fences for this yard 2 years ago but hasn't shown much since, finishing a well-held sixth in 2m Musselburgh handicap hurdle 23 days ago. A first-time visor needs to have a positive effect. Hurdles form leaves plenty to be desired; new headgear.
10th	15 10th (15) (25/1 -25%) Noble Annys	25 25/1(-25%)	(15) Noble Annys 25/1, Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland. Barely modest form over hurdles for current yard, never posing a win threat when keeping on from well off the pace for fourth of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (2m, soft) latest. Inconsistent maiden; not sure to back up latest effort.
11th	14 11th (14) (18/1 -350%) Star Turn	18 18/1(-350%)	(14) Star Turn 18/1, Looked limited on the Flat but shaped well when runner-up in a juvenile at Ludlow on hurdles debut. Second to a useful prospect at Wetherby (2m, heavy) since (form boosted by the subsequent success of the third) and this 4-y-o is of strong interest now handicapping. Runner-up in both hurdles start; looks open to progress.
12th	3 12th (3) (12/1 -118%) Noble Savage	12 12/1(-118%)	(3) Noble Savage 12/1, Better than ever when scoring at Taunton (19f) in November. Fairly reliable type who should give his running but a 6 lb rise for that narrow success demands another career best. Not an obvious type to follow up his Taunton win.
13th	12 13th (12) (80/1 -471%) Fillyfudge	80 80/1(-471%)	(12) Fillyfudge 80/1, A fair winner on the Flast. Just modest form in 3 starts over timber but could fare better in handicaps. Could go well off a suitable mark on handicap hurdle debut.
14th	17 14th (17) (50/1 -52%) Rainbow Jet	50 50/1(-52%)	(17) Rainbow Jet 50/1, Dual Flat winner but has yet to threaten over hurdles, 32¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Libor Lad in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy, 11/1) 63 days ago. Back down in trip. Holds weak claims on hurdles form.
15th	5 15th (5) (3/1 +25%) Little Pi	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Little Pi 3/1, Improving type who is on a hat-trick after 2m wins at Ludlow and Wincanton (both soft ground). Bold show likely up 7 lb. Has form figures of 411 since handicapping; commands respect.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (12/1 +0%) Hugueneau	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Hugueneau 12/1, Point winner who has yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but it is still early days, particularly with this leading stable, and perhaps it's thought he simply failed to stay 2½m at Uttoxeter last time as he's quickly dropped back to 2m. Has cheekpieces added to his tongue tie. First-time cheekpieces are a possible source of improvement.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 +0%) Eric Carmen	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Eric Carmen 50/1, Maiden who ended his time in Ireland with a good second at Tramore in June 2022 but not seen again until pulled up over 19.5f here 19 months later. Plenty to prove after that. Achieved nothing here last month on debut for new yard.

LTO Selection:

Little Pi warrants respect in his quest to land a hat-trick as a 7lb rise in the ratings for his ready success at Wincanton recently shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, there is a sneaking suspicion that useful Flat performer PERCY WILLIS can land a race in this sphere now encountering some better ground. The six-year-old shaped better than the beaten distance suggests when fifth at Musselburgh earlier in the month and a 3lb drop in the ratings can only help. Last-time-out winner Noble Savage must enter calculations too.

STAR TURN looks an interesting one for handicaps and can bring to an end the winning run of Little Pi. Daaris and Notimeforanother are possible improvers now handicapping for the first time in this sphere and complete the shortlist.

Off a very workable opening mark judged on his Flat form, NOTIMEFORANOTHER may be the answer. Second choice is Star Turn.

15:35 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Naas Handicap Hurdle 18f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (14/1 -155%) Millstream Lady	14 14/1(-155%)	(10) Millstream Lady 14/1, Winner in hurdle at Listowel in September. 10/1, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 33 days ago, sticking to task. Up another 4lb for Limerick defeat but clearly in form and unlikely to be far away.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Miss Tempo	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Miss Tempo 9/1, C&D winner. 28/1, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 42 days ago. Yard in good form. Soundly beaten last twice but Blackmore prefers her to Upping The Anti; not dismissed.
3	6 3rd (6) (20/1 -150%) Quest With Speed	20 20/1(-150%)	(6) Quest With Speed 20/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Limerick (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. fading after racing keenly. Return to shorter may help. Well beaten but did not run badly in a pair of handicaps last twice; more needed here.
4	9 4th (9) (9/1 +25%) Upping The Anti	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Upping The Anti 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in handicap chase (80/1) at Leopardstown (24.4f, heavy) 32 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. 26lb lower mark over hurdles brings him into play although Blackmore prefers Miss Tempo.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 -100%) Big Debates	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Big Debates 16/1, Running well fell in handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, heavy, 18/1) 31 days ago. Has a lower mark to work with back hurdling. Not discounted. Considerably better treated over hurdles; others preferred but has an each-way chance.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/2 +30%) Heliko Conti	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Heliko Conti 7/2, Very good second of 21 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Good run at Leopardstown; trip should be ideal and he looks like playing a strong hand.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/2 +21%) American Money	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(7) American Money 11/2, 6/1, career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, soft) 16 days ago, digging deep. Merits consideration. Up 7lb for latest win but becoming a consistent horse and will be thereabouts at his best.
8th	14 8th (14) (11/1 +21%) Rockbrook	11 11/1(+21%)	(14) Rockbrook 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in October. 9/1, below form ninth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Below her best last twice and might just be best watched for now; 1lb wrong.
9th	11 9th (11) (9/4 +44%) Pride Of Place	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(11) Pride Of Place 9/4, Promising sort. 10/1, very good 1½ lengths third of 18 to American Money in handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, soft) 16 days ago. This lightly-raced sort should have more to offer. Major player. Unlucky at this venue last time; improving sort and could be a hard one to beat here.
10th	2 10th (2) (40/1 -233%) Champion Green	40 40/1(-233%)	(2) Champion Green 40/1, Course winner. Below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) on reappearance 57 days ago. Might come on for the run but Mark Walsh looks elsewhere. Probably ran better than his finishing position at Fairyhouse last month; more needed here.
11th	8 11th (8) (20/1 -67%) Arabian King	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) Arabian King 20/1, 22/1, bit below form twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, soft) 72 days ago. Others more persuasive. Hard to assess and a market watch might prove the best guide back in trip.
12th	13 12th (13) (22/1 +12%) Dragon's Pass	22 22/1(+12%)	(13) Dragon's Pass 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in November. Respectable eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 47 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well beaten off this mark since winning at Thurles and others look more likely.
13th	12 13th (12) (100/1 -52%) Welsh Saint	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Welsh Saint 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, heavy, 80/1) 43 days ago. Down in trip. Losing run since 2020 and shown nothing this season; trip probably too short for him.
14th	1 14th (1) (25/1 -56%) Freedom To Dream	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Freedom To Dream 25/1, 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 63 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Down to a workable mark at his best and blinkers are tried but hard to fancy at the moment.

LTO Selection:

American Money had PRIDE OF PLACE less than two lengths back in third when gaining a second career win over a similar trip here earlier this month. The Michael Hourigan-trained gelding wasn't helped by a mistake at the last and, on 6lb better terms, is fancied to reverse the places. The form of that race has been working out well since and the selection has scope for further improvement. Heliko Conti enters calculation on his second to Music Of Tara in a 21-runner 2m4f Leopardstown handicap last month and Conor Stone-Walsh claims a valuable 5lb. Big Debates reverts to hurdles on a competitive mark while Millstream Lady has won twice this season and again went close at Limerick last time.

PRIDE OF PLACE is taken to build on the promise of his recent course third and strike at the third time of asking in handicaps. Heliko Conti has recorded 2 cracking runner-up efforts since joining Paul Nolan and is second choice ahead of American Money, who had the selection behind him when winning here 16 days ago.

The selection is PRIDE OF PLACE(nap), who would have gone very close but for a bad error at the last here last time and should improve

15:45 Naas Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 28f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 -50%) Gold Clermont	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(5) Gold Clermont 9/2, Resumed winning ways at Fakenham in December but only eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Plumpton (28.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Big shout on Fakenham win; weakened right out of it in the Sussex National three weeks ago.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +45%) Jerrash	3 3/1(+45%)	(1) Jerrash 3/1, Successful over hurdles at Plumpton (25f) last January but has failed to build on that under both codes, pulled up at Exeter in November. Blinkers are reached for now. Out of form in 2m3f chases; last season's 3m1f hurdles win was encouraging; blinkers now.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 +0%) Southern Sam	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Southern Sam 5/2, Lightly-raced for his age and, having ran well when third on return at Wetherby in November, he ran out a gutsy winner at Haydock (25.5f) 29 days ago. Weighted to go well again. Easily the most solid in this field but he was pulled up when trying 3m4f here last April.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 -75%) Whydah Gally	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Whydah Gally 7/1, Unreliable type who scored at Lingfield on his return only to come in last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Switches to fences with cheekpieces added and lots to prove. Far from solid judged on last term over fences and this term as a hurdler; headgear switch.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (7/2 +13%) Blame The Game	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Blame The Game 7/2, Course winner who took a step back in the right direction when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (18/1) at Plumpton (28.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Considered off a falling mark. Big player on plenty of form last season but he's not fired in his three runs this term.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (18/1 +0%) Len Brennan	18 18/1(+0%)	(6) Len Brennan 18/1, Has gone well fresh but pulled up on his return in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Others are preferred. Out of form on last three starts, with 454 days off before this month's run at Hereford.

LTO Selection:

SOUTHERN SAM dug deep to open his account over fences at Haydock last month. A 3lb rise looks more than fair for the veteran and he looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a brace. Gold Clermont didn't fire as expected when only eighth in the Sussex National at Plumpton earlier in the month, but she cannot be dismissed on this return to class 4 company. Whydah Gally also makes some appeal now returned to chasing.

SOUTHERN SAM displayed a plucky attitude when scoring at Haydock last month and can make light of a 3 lb rise in the weights in a handicap where most arrive with a question mark against them. Course winner Blame The Game is sliding down the weights and next on the list ahead of Gold Clermont who needs to shrug off a lesser showing at Plumpton.

Southern Sam looks the most reliable but the step up in trip is an appealing move for JERRASH.

15:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Doncaster NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/5 +84%) Les's Destiny Star	1.2 6/5(+84%)	(6) Les's Destiny Star 6/5, €150,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h79), point winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 2¾m) American Mike out of useful staying chaser American Jennie. Has to be respected for yard with decent record in sphere. 150,000euros 3yo; first foal of a half-sister to American Mike; interesting newcomer.
2	10 2nd (10) (50/1 -400%) Barrons Land	50 50/1(-400%)	(10) Barrons Land 50/1, Bought for £12,000 after finishing runner-up 4 times in Irish points (latest May 2023). Betting should guide on Rules debut for a powerful yard. 0-8 in Irish points but has proved consistent and popular (favourite the last six times).
3	13 3rd (13) (16/1 -78%) Stavvy	16 16/1(-78%)	(13) Stavvy 16/1, Roaring Lion gelding who shaped better than the result when eighth of 18 on his C&D debut (soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Might see things out better on what should be a sounder surface this time. Showed some promise with his midfield finish over C&D 18 days ago; open to improvement.
4	9 4th (9) (4/1 -45%) Western Harmony	4 4/1(-45%)	(9) Western Harmony 4/1, Cost £115,000 after winning his second of 2 starts in Irish points in the spring. Makes plenty of appeal for a leading stable with a strong bumper record. Sold for £115,000 after Irish point win; described as a "very nice type" in Stable Tour.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -40%) Disco Davis	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Disco Davis 7/1, Doctor Dino gelding who was successful on second of his 2 starts in British points (Nov 5). Joined a leading stable ahead of Rules debut. Likely type. Raced twice in British points, winning latest; has joined major yard for rules career.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/2 -57%) Gwash	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Gwash 11/2, Point winner who made a sound start under Rules when length second of 4 in Catterick bumper (good to soft) in November. Should go well. British point winner; second of four at Catterick on the switch to rules; major player.
7th	12 7th (12) (33/1 +34%) El Rayo	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) El Rayo 33/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. First foal of a dam who was placed in a bumper. Stable has a 1-50 record in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Bred to do well in bumpers; stable is only 1-50 in bumpers in last five seasons.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -300%) Telemetry	40 40/1(-300%)	(7) Telemetry 40/1, Telescope gelding who ran to a fair level when 12 lengths second of 8 on his soft-ground Wetherby debut in April. Will need to better that form to go one better on return. Outran his 100-1 odds at Wetherby last April; likely player if that form is backed up.
9th	11 9th (11) (22/1 -38%) Undone	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Undone 22/1, Yeats mare. Half-sister to modest 2m hurdle winner Unklipped. Dam (h114), bumper/17f-21f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler (winner up to 3m) United. Has had wind surgery ahead of debut (also tongue tied). Stable no stranger to bumper success so needs a betting check. Out of a bumper/hurdle winner; has had wind surgery; heed the market signals.
10th	3 10th (3) (20/1 -167%) Doeshefitthebill	20 20/1(-167%)	(3) Doeshefitthebill 20/1, 4/1 and tongue tied, showed promise when fourth of 8 in Hereford bumper (good) on debut in November. May do better for his in-form yard. From a useful family; duly showed promise at Hereford two months ago; possibilities.
11th	1 11th (1) (40/1 -21%) Bigforyourboots	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Bigforyourboots 40/1, €16,000 Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 33f) Howdydoody. Best watched on debut unless the betting hints otherwise. 16,000euros 3yo; stable, also represented by The Grafter, is 0-10 in bumpers.
12th	4 12th (4) (200/1 -300%) Grand Geste	200 200/1(-300%)	(4) Grand Geste 200/1, 66/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Warwick (2m, good) on debut 83 days ago. Others make more appeal. Made no impact at Warwick in October.

LTO Selection:

Gwash arguably sets the standard having finished runner-up on his bumper debut at Catterick in November and the five-year-old should put that experience to good use. However, there are some intriguing point recruits on show, with WESTERN HARMONY topping the bill. Nicky Henderson's winning pointer didn't look short of speed between the flags last year and he edges the vote over Disco Davis, who boasts a similar profile.

GWASH is the percentage call on the back of his bumper debut second at Catterick but a strong market move for Rules newcomers Western Harmony, Disco Davis and/or Les's Destiny Star would put a slightly different slant on things.

The suggestion is STAVVY, who should improve on his C&D debut effort. Gwash is second choice.

16:10 Doncaster NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Naas NH Flat Race 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (4/11 +55%) Jasmin De Vaux	0.363636 4/11(+55%)	(6) Jasmin De Vaux 4/11, Half-brother to useful hurdler Bastien. Won sole start in points (Apr 8) and has been picked up by a top yard with a fine record in this sphere, so worth a chance to defend his unbeaten record. Easily landed a maiden point for the Crawfords at Loughanmore in April; could be exciting.
2	4 2nd (4) (25/1 -79%) His Nibs	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) His Nibs 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 33 days ago, needing stiffer test. Needs to do a lot more. Bumper form nothing out of the ordinary while showing some ability; much more needed.
3	3 3rd (3) (28/1 -100%) Freemans Bay	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Freemans Bay 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in bumper at Limerick (18f, heavy, 16/1) on NH debut 31 days ago. Could do better. More needed here than at Limerick but should run well if going in the right direction.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -87%) Remember'hesmine	14 14/1(-87%)	(9) Remember'hesmine 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in bumper at Limerick (18f, heavy, 25/1) 31 days ago. Solid place claims. Only collared close home at Limerick last month; not without a chance here on that form.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 +0%) Big Stage	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Big Stage 4/1, €100,000 3-y-o, £120,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, down the field in bumper/sole start over hurdles, sister to smart hurdle winner/very smart chase winner (stayed 2½m) Defy Logic. Won sole start in points (Nov 19) and makes plenty of appeal. Decisive winner of a point-to-point at Tinahely in November; should be a contender.
6th	5 6th (5) (50/1 -150%) Jack Go	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Jack Go 50/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam fair staying hurdler. Third both starts in points (latest Jan 14). Worth monitoring in the betting. Similar level of form in two point-to-points; has ability but best watched in this company.
7th	11 7th (11) (14/1 -56%) Glendaars Fortune	14 14/1(-56%)	(11) Glendaars Fortune 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 12/1, third of 18 in bumper at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) on NH debut 28 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Not dismissed. Third in a mares contest at Punchestown last month; better contest here.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +0%) Mickie Angel	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Mickie Angel 16/1, Westerner gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Moyhenna, stays 3½m, closely related to fairly useful 2m/19f hurdle winner Henning. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points (Feb 19). Runner-up in recent Nenagh point-to-point but seemingly stiff task on Rules debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 +20%) Master Otis	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Master Otis 16/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 bumper runs. Good sixth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 9/1) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Up against it. Runner-up in two bumpers but not progressing; others much more likely.
10th	1 10th (1) (125/1 -89%) A Okay	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) A Okay 125/1, Sandmason gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Into The Sunset. Dam showed little in bumpers. Related to some useful types but best watched here.
11th	12 11th (12) (250/1 -150%) Stellar Jury	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Stellar Jury 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 5 in bumper (150/1) at Leopardstown (16.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Well beaten in a trio of bumpers and makes no appeal here.
12th	10 12th (10) (66/1 -65%) Cullig	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Cullig 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1 and hooded, ninth of 16 in bumper at Galway (16f, heavy) on NH debut 91 days ago, not knocked about. Ran better than his finishing position in a Galway bumper in October; worth watching here.

LTO Selection:

JASMIN DE VAUX won a Loughanmore point-to-point in fine style last spring for Stuart Crawford and the half-brother to two winners has since joined the champion trainer, while Big Stage is another to consider from a top yard after also winning his only start between the flags. The son of Walk In The Park was purchased for 120,000 pounds soon after making all to win at Tinahely in November and the market will provide significant clues as to their relative merits. Master Otis has shown promise both in bumpers and over hurdles while point-to-point winner Glendaars Fortune made a bright start under Rules when third to Lady Bluebird over this trip at Punchestown. Remember'hesmine had Freemans Bay behind when runner-up at Limerick last month.

Point winners JASMIIN DE VAUX and Big Stage have both joined powerful stables and can be expected to dominate this, with marginal preference for the former. Rember'hesmine is the pick of those with bumper form.

Point winner JASMIN DE VAUX could be an exciting prospect after winning easily at Loughanmore in the spring

16:20 Naas NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +13%) Tom Doniphon	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Tom Doniphon 7/2, £55,000 4-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Grand Sancy, stayed 2¾m. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Oct 2023). Starts out for in-form yard. Bought for £55,000 after coming second in slow-ground Irish point in October; rules debut.
2	10 2nd (10) (40/1 -21%) Staff Sergeant Len	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Staff Sergeant Len 40/1, Nutan gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Sergeant. Pulled up at Cheltenham first time up, so hard to envisage him getting involved. Ran as though something was amiss when 33-1 for Listed race at Cheltenham this month.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +40%) Grenadier Jed	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Grenadier Jed 12/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Montenay but didn't offer enough at Wincanton first time out to make him of serious interest in this. Safely held when fifth of nine (albeit on heavy ground) at Wincanton last month.
4	5 4th (5) (11/4 +54%) Silver Thorn	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(5) Silver Thorn 11/4, Martaline gelding. Brother to hurdler Marmalaid, and half-brother to bumper winner Lady d'Arbanville. Of obvious interest on debut. Out of a Flat-winning half-sister to Champion Hurdler Katchit; no surprise if he features.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 -8%) Lumi Plugin	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Lumi Plugin 13/2, Kayf Tara gelding. Sister to 2m hurdle winner Robin's Dream and hurdler Jerrash. Interesting newcomer. Brother to stable's useful jumpers Robin's Dream and Jerrash; looks the part on paper.
6th	11 6th (11) (18/1 -140%) Chocolate Hobbnob	18 18/1(-140%)	(11) Chocolate Hobbnob 18/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (h108), 2½m/2¾m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 29f) Deep Purple and useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 23f) Conquisto. Interesting on paper. Out of half-sister to smart jumpers Deep Purple and Conquisto; rare bumper runner for yard.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/2 -53%) Bond Broker	2.5 5/2(-53%)	(1) Bond Broker 5/2, Successful on sole start in points and made a mildly encouraging start under Rules when third at Exeter a couple of months ago. Could improve plenty, so makes the most appeal. Joined Paul Nicholls after winning point debut; placed at Exeter in November; a player.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -233%) Bella Cavalla	40 40/1(-233%)	(7) Bella Cavalla 40/1, Milan mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Miss Xian and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Monkey Milan. Worth a market check. Sister to a useful staying jumper; stable has pretty good record in bumpers.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 +25%) Ellie's Warrior	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Ellie's Warrior 12/1, Related to a bumper but only hinted at ability when mid-field at Plumpton first time out. Needs to take a big step forward. Beaten about 21l when sixth at Plumpton last month; improvement needed here.
10th	2 10th (2) (80/1 -60%) Fiftyfifty	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Fiftyfifty 80/1, Third both starts in Irish points but well beaten in a Musselburgh bumper on last month's Rules debut. Made low-key start to rules career when seventh at Musselburgh last month.
11th	12 11th (12) (200/1 -100%) Surrey Nemesis	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Surrey Nemesis 200/1, Down the field at Newbury first time out and hard to make any sort of case for. Always behind when 150-1 for last month's debut at Newbury (soft).
12th	3 12th (3) (20/1 -67%) John Balliol	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) John Balliol 20/1, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam 1½m winner who stayed 2m. Should have the pace for this sort of test, so not ruled out. Out of a fairly useful 1m4f AW winner; market may guide on debut.

LTO Selection:

BOND BROKER offered plenty of encouragement on his third-placed Rules debut at Exeter in November and natural improvement could make the five-year-old tough to beat. Newcomer Lumi Plugin won't be lacking for stamina in this sphere and the Kayf Tara gelding is taken to go well. Any market support for Gary Moore's gelding would be noteworthy, with similar sentiments applying to Silver Thorn.

Having won his only start between the flags, BOND BROKER made a solid start under Rules at Exeter two months ago, so he's the obvious answer to what could be an above-average bumper. Lumi Plugin and Silver Thorn are two of several notable newcomers.

Point winner BOND BROKER travelled like a good horse when third at Exeter in November and appeals most.

16:30 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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