1 Wednesday 24th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 35 Races on Wednesday 24th January 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:30 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (13/2 +0%) Bleu D'enfer	13/2(+0%)	(1) Bleu D'enfer 13/2, Fairly useful chaser. Creditable second of 9 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Down Royal (17f, soft) 29 days ago, travelling best. Switches from hurdles to chase. Should continue to give a good account. Engaged 2.55 Down Royal Tuesday. Solid overall form, beaten around 10l in third in a rated chase at Down Royal yesterday.
1 1st (3) (5/4 +44%) Farmers Lodge	5/4(+44%)	(3) Farmers Lodge 5/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 10/3) 38 days ago. Much respected chase newcomer. Big run when 2nd on debut and 2 solid runs in defeat since; respected on chase debut.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 +50%) Macdermott	3/1(+50%)	(4) Macdermott 3/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 17/2, below form eighth of 13 in novice chase at Down Royal (20f, soft) 29 days ago but still early days for him in this sphere. Maiden hurdle winner at Tramore last year; not near that level in chase runs; drops to 2m.
3 3rd (10) (17/2 +53%) Soldaro	17/2(+53%)	(10) Soldaro 17/2, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Bit below form sixth of 13 in novice chase (22/1) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt. Dual hurdle winner last year; promising start to chasing; must jump better than latest.
4 4th (8) (11/1 +45%) The Gradual Slope	11/1(+45%)	(8) The Gradual Slope 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/1, pulled up in novice chase at Down Royal (20f, soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Useful at his peak over timber but pulled in both chase starts; cheekpieces on.
5th 5th (5) (9/1 +10%) Marelly	9/1(+10%)	(5) Marelly 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy, 4/1) 87 days ago. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Eoin Christopher McCarthy. Won back-to-back over timber in 2022; well below form in 2 runs last year; off 87 days.
6th 6th (2) (6/1 +14%) Dutch Schultz	6/1(+14%)	(2) Dutch Schultz 6/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Wexford in August. Seventh of 8 in novice chase (66/1) at Leopardstown (17f, heavy) 28 days ago. Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 before promising chase bow; no promise in latest chase run.
7th 7th (9) (40/1 -82%) Je T'ai Porte	40/1(-82%)	(9) Je T'ai Porte 40/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in May. 14/1, unseated rider in minor event hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 147 days ago. Makes chase debut. Beaten when unseating at Bellewstown when last seen and likely to need this.
8th 8th (7) (22/1 -10%) Sammy Smart	22/1(-10%)	(7) Sammy Smart 22/1, Fair hurdler. 7/2, respectable fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft). Off 20 months. Makes chase debut. Significantly down in trip. Showed promise over timber in 2022; work cut out on chase debut; off 615 days.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (125/1 -400%) Men Of Dreams	125/1(-400%)	(6) Men Of Dreams 125/1, Fair winner at 18f over hurdles. 80/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 43 days ago. Makes chase debut. Poor form in three runs since maiden hurdle win in June; best watched on chase debut.

LTO Selection:

12:30 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

It may be worth taking a chance on chase debutant FARMERS LODGE who is quickly sent chasing after a promising start to his hurdle career

12:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 +42%) Blue Yonder	7/2(+42%)	(1) Blue Yonder 7/2, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 5/1) 27 days ago. Should give another good account. Ready win in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle latest; back up 3lb; good amateur booked.
2 2nd (7) (50/1 -257%) Rolypolymoly	50/1(-257%)	(7) Rolypolymoly 50/1, First run since leaving Adam West when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy, 9/4) 40 days ago, weakening quickly run-in. Blinkers on 1st time. Beaten fav over hurdles on stable debut last month; inexperienced rider on board.
3 3rd (8) (16/1 -14%) Escobedo	16/1(-14%)	(8) Escobedo 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago, not clear run. Others more persuasive. Not beaten far at Wolverhampton on stable debut; even that form needs bettering here.
4 4th (3) (33/1 -106%) Eagle Eyed Tom	33/1(-106%)	(3) Eagle Eyed Tom 33/1, Winner at Beverley in August. 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Charles Hills when tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 79 days ago, always behind. Turf winner for Charles Hills; low-key stable debut in November; hood off now up in trip.
5th 5th (4) (11/8 +8%) Asgard's Captain	11/8(+8%)	(4) Asgard's Captain 11/8, Two wins from 6 runs last year. First run since leaving Thomas Dowling, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/2) 12 days ago, responding well to pressure. Shortlist material. Defied 14lb rise to win on stable debut (8.5f); that form well franked; more to come.
6th 6th (2) (10/1 -150%) Rosenpur	10/1(-150%)	(2) Rosenpur 10/1, Pour Moi gelding who finished runner-up in pair of German minor events at 10f during first half of last year. Booking of Simon Walker very much an eye-catching one now handicapping for new yard and he's worth a second look. Unexposed ex-German 4yo; Simon Walker booked for British debut; intriguing contender.
7th 7th (5) (11/2 +31%) Chagall	11/2(+31%)	(5) Chagall 11/2, 4-time course winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 11/2, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 9 days ago, running on despite not being ideally placed. Four course wins; tricky ride for an inexperienced amateur but has the ability to feature.
8th 8th (9) (11/2 +8%) Mr Trick	11/2(+8%)	(9) Mr Trick 11/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 11/4, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 20 days ago, fading final 1f. Cheekpieces back on and return to this shorter trip rates a plus. Disappointing favourite here (1m4f) latest but in good form before; each-way claims.
9th 9th (6) (25/1 -355%) Luna Magic	25/1(-355%)	(6) Luna Magic 25/1, Course winner. 15/8, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good to soft) in October, having run of race. Not out of things back from a break. Multiple winner for Brodie Hampson; running well when last seen; vulnerable to improvers.

LTO Selection:

12:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The progressive ASGARD'S CAPTAIN (nap) battled well on his stable debut and that form has been advertised since. He can go in again.

12:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/2 +71%) Mister Bells	7/2(+71%)	(7) Mister Bells 7/2, Successful in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (21.4f) in March but patchy form since. Now 4 lb below his last winning mark but others more persuasive. 4lb higher when winning at Market Rasen (2m5f) last March but below that level this season.
2 2nd (5) (11/4 +8%) Didero Vallis	11/4(+8%)	(5) Didero Vallis 11/4, Disappointed last season but has posted 2 decent efforts in cross-country events at Cheltenham this term. Long way out of the handicap when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow last time. Headgear back on and not taken lightly off career-low mark. Ran okay on Cheltenham's cross-country course before running no race in the Welsh National.
3 3rd (3) (9/4 +32%) Shanty Alley	9/4(+32%)	(3) Shanty Alley 9/4, Losing run stretches back to January 2021 but shaped as if back in form when fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, soft) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly off a 3 lb lower mark. Now three years since he last got his head in front and consistency is not his forte.
4 4th (6) (17/2 +15%) The Vollan	17/2(+15%)	(6) The Vollan 17/2, Veteran who is generally opposable nowadays. Well beaten back over hurdles last time and others have more going for them.
5th 5th (4) (17/2 -89%) Rath An Iuir	17/2(-89%)	(4) Rath An Iuir 17/2, Back to form when winning amateur jockeys' handicap at Kelso for the second successive season last month. Had a hard race that day, however, and not an obvious one to follow up. First-time visor worked at Kelso over Christmas; can struggle to hold his form.
6th 6th (2) (7/1 -17%) Innisfree Lad	7/1(-17%)	(2) Innisfree Lad 7/1, Strong in the betting when taking advantage of a much-reduced mark a Doncaster, a breathing operation and fitting of a first-time tongue tie presumably the catalyst. Undone by 8 lb rise when upped in class at Ludlow since but should be more competitive back in veteran company. Change of headgear. Recent winner on a good mark but poor last time and now goes in new blinkers.

LTO Selection:

12:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This can go to DIDERO VALLIS who was found out by the bad conditions at Chepstow last time but had run well enough the time before.

12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (3/1 -50%) Livin On Luco	3/1(-50%)	(7) Livin On Luco 3/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and showed promise when a close second at this C&D on Rules debut. in November. Likely to have been placed but for departing 3 out back here 16 days later and he's a leading player again. Close second over C&D on rules debut in November and a major player today.
2 2nd (5) (11/8 +31%) Ilfu Un Mome	11/8(+31%)	(5) Ilfu Un Mome 11/8, £40,000 3-y-o, Balko gelding. Dam maiden on Flat/failed to complete sole start over fences in France. Won sole start in Irish points (November 4) and of obvious interest on his Rules bow. Left clear to win soft-ground Irish point in November; with top stable for rules career.
3 3rd (4) (10/1 -67%) Guard The Moon	10/1(-67%)	(4) Guard The Moon 10/1, Showed ability in Newbury bumper on debut and improved from that effort when recording back-to-back wins at Bangor in December. One to consider as he makes the switch to hurdling. Won two run-of-the-mill Bangor bumpers last month; should have a future over jumps.
4 4th (8) (15/2 +25%) The Village Way	15/2(+25%)	(8) The Village Way 15/2, Runner-up both starts in Irish points and clear of the rest when second at Wetherby (2m) on his hurdling bow. In first-time tongue tie, found the test too much when pulled up at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in December, but he still remains with potential. Pulled up at Hexham last month but can still build upon promising rules debut.
5th 5th (6) (33/1 -65%) Isocrate	33/1(-65%)	(6) Isocrate 33/1, Finished fourth all 3 starts in Irish points and hinted at ability when fifth of 12 in bumper at this course last March. Bred to stay well so this longer trip should suit as he starts off over hurdles. Fifth in what turned out to be a good course bumper last March but not seen again since.
6th 6th (10) (40/1 -100%) Saint Bibiana	40/1(-100%)	(10) Saint Bibiana 40/1, Fair bumper winner for Kim Bailey but, having attracted support (10/3) after 7 months off, could only finish fifth of 7 in maiden at Uttoxeter (19.9f) on her stable/hurdles debut in November. Has something to find. Bumper winner last winter; make rather underwhelming hurdle debut in November.
7th 7th (2) (10/3 +33%) Denemethy	10/3(+33%)	(2) Denemethy 10/3, Irish point winner at the fourth attempt and, having been well supported (6/4), produced an encouraging first effort under Rules when second to a good prospect in bumper at Carlisle 80 days ago. Shortlisted on his hurdles debut. Irish point winner; second on bumper debut in November; looks a good hurdling prospect.
8th 8th (3) (100/1 -203%) Grand Escaparde	100/1(-203%)	(3) Grand Escaparde 100/1, Failed to beat a rival in bumper and looked a hard ride when mid-field in novice at Warwick (19f) on hurdles debut. Beaten further back at the same course (21f) last time, so he needs to leave those efforts behind having had another wind op. Not disgraced on hurdle debut but his next run was a backward step.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 -900%) Valfortore	200/1(-900%)	(9) Valfortore 200/1, Made same appeal on paper and was prominent in the market (4/1) but offered little on debut when well-beaten sixth of 8 in bumper at Exeter 23 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward as he makes a quick switch to hurdling. Struggled in a recent Exeter bumper; probably best watched on hurdling debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (250/1 -279%) Cool View	250/1(-279%)	(1) Cool View 250/1, Bred to stay well and was held back by inexperience when well held in bumper at Exeter on debut. However, after 11 months off he was beaten a long way out when pulled up at the same course (18.5f) on his hurdles bow on New Year's Day. Pulled up when 250-1 for recent hurdle debut at Exeter.

LTO Selection:

12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Denemethy is of interest if judged on his Irish point win but LIVIN ON LUCO went close over C&D on his hurdling debut is preferred.

13:00 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (5/1 +0%) Bushmans Pass	5/1(+0%)	(5) Bushmans Pass 5/1, 16/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 26 days ago, well on top finish. 10 lb rise demands more again. Good display to beat a solid yardstick at Limerick, may remain competitive off 9lb higher.
2 2nd (7) (5/1 -25%) Evies Vladimir	5/1(-25%)	(7) Evies Vladimir 5/1, Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Creditable second of 13 in handicap chase (11/4) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Open to further progress and leading claims. Won at Clonmel after a long break, confirmed improvement when runner-up at Down Royal.
3 3rd (3) (9/4 +70%) Dancing Jeremy	9/4(+70%)	(3) Dancing Jeremy 9/4, 3/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 24 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Switches from hurdles to chase. Interesting from lower mark in this sphere. In good form over hurdles in recent months, lightly raced over fences, worth considering.
4 4th (2) (15/2 -36%) De Lady In Red	15/2(-36%)	(2) De Lady In Red 15/2, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Fourth of 13 in novice chase (9/1) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 29 days ago, travelling as well as any. Trainer going well. Makes handicap chase debut. Made a couple of minor errors at Down Royal but is getting the gang of things gradually.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (7/2 +22%) Verdant Place	7/2(+22%)	(1) Verdant Place 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 24f over hurdles. Eleventh of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft, 9/2) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Interference at the first fence may have harmed his chance on his handicap debut at Naas.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (11/1 -100%) Soloman Lane	11/1(-100%)	(4) Soloman Lane 11/1, 11/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Respected. Never threatened at Down Royal in November, much more like it when second at Leopardstown.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (12/1 +0%) Shes Some Doll	12/1(+0%)	(8) Shes Some Doll 12/1, 10/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, soft) 29 days ago. A little over 10l behind Evies Vladimir at Down Royal but may be better for the run.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (22/1 +0%) Weihnachts	22/1(+0%)	(9) Weihnachts 22/1, Course winner. 4/1, last of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (20f, heavy) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Disappointing at Cork, blinkered for the first time, stable enjoying a fine season.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (40/1 +20%) Deadheat	40/1(+20%)	(6) Deadheat 40/1, 22/1, seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft) 105 days ago. Veteran six-time winner, held by Solomon Lane on running at Punchestown in October.

LTO Selection:

13:00 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

This is a good opportunity for EVIES VLADIMIR (nap) who started from a low base in handicaps and is still relatively unexposed

13:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2/1 +0%) Night On Earth	2/1(+0%)	(5) Night On Earth 2/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (evens) at this C&D (AW) 9 days ago, edged out only late on. Hood/tongue tie back on here and worth considering from career-low mark. Beaten a nose off 1lb higher here nine days ago; new accessories today; respected.
2 2nd (1) (10/1 -33%) Star Of Lady M	10/1(-33%)	(1) Star Of Lady M 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 7/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 24 days ago, weakening final 1f having been left poorly placed. Better showing anticipated. Impressive over 6f here on last foray into a Class 5; each-way claims.
3 3rd (6) (12/1 -71%) Pablo Del Pueblo	12/1(-71%)	(6) Pablo Del Pueblo 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Return to this track/trip rates a plus. Conditions to suit; went close over C&D last month; set to go well once more.
4 4th (4) (3/1 +33%) Dicko The Legend	3/1(+33%)	(4) Dicko The Legend 3/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 3/1, respectable second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago. Fancied to be in the mix again returned to the minimum trip. Two 6f wins this winter but also effective in a well-run 5f race; each-way claims again.
5th 5th (7) (12/1 -33%) Not Too Real Bad	12/1(-33%)	(7) Not Too Real Bad 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 5 days ago. Blinkers and hood now the headgear of choice. Up and down for this yard; not at best last week and new accessories now tried; drawn wide.
6th 6th (3) (5/1 +0%) Twilight Fun	5/1(+0%)	(3) Twilight Fun 5/1, Improved on debut effort when opening his account in a Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) last winter. Entitled to strip fitter for last month's belated return/handicap debut run when fourth at Wolverhampton (5.1f) and he's far less exposed than most. Speedy front-runner; promising handicap debut after a year off; easy lead unlikely here.
7th 7th (2) (7/1 +50%) Ivasecret	7/1(+50%)	(2) Ivasecret 7/1, Course winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap (100/1) at Listowel (7.1f, soft) in September, racing well off the pace and not looking the easiest of rides. Yard switch needs to have had positive effect. Starts out for new stable off a dangerous mark; unraced at 5f though and there are risks.
\|U\| \|U\| (8) (20/1 -150%) Josies Kid	20/1(-150%)	(8) Josies Kid 20/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/1) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Looks competitive on form. On a winning mark but he's not been at his very best the last twice; others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

13:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Night On Earth is the obvious starting point but these conditions bring out the best in PABLO DEL PUEBLO and he is preferred.

13:20 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (14/1 -75%) One More Stroke	14/1(-75%)	(9) One More Stroke 14/1, Runner-up both starts in Irish points in Feb 2023. Underwent breathing surgery after and promising Rules debut when second again in a bumper at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago. Big player on hurdles debut. Shaped well after a wind op when second in Musselburgh bumper; player on hurdles debut.
2 2nd (3) (5/4 +23%) Yes Day	5/4(+23%)	(3) Yes Day 5/4, Third in his only bumper and made a successful start over hurdles in a novice at Uttoxeter in October. Bettered that form in defeat since (fifth in Grade 2 latest) and big player with his sights lowered. Won at Uttoxeter and good fifth in Cheltenham Grade 2 latest; holds leading form claims.
3 3rd (7) (2/1 +50%) Lavida Adiva	2/1(+50%)	(7) Lavida Adiva 2/1, Winning pointer who shaped well when placed around 2½m on first 2 starts over hurdles before coming good with victory over 2m here just after Christmas, around ½ length up when left well clear last. Should go well again. Improving sort who landed 2m novice here latest; can go well again returned to further.
4 4th (5) (7/1 +13%) Chatshow Tv	7/1(+13%)	(5) Chatshow Tv 7/1, Finished runner-up sole start in Irish points and fair form in 2 outings over hurdles around this trip in November. Open to further progress back from a short break. Fair form when in frame at Warwick/Uttoxeter; he may do better still after a break.
5th 5th (8) (200/1 -506%) Mount Gallion	200/1(-506%)	(8) Mount Gallion 200/1, Reached the frame in a couple of Downpatrick bumpers last summer but well held on return from break at Fairyhouse in November. Now goes hurdling for a new yard. Last in Fairyhouse bumper in November; more is needed going hurdling for his new handler.
6th 6th (2) (11/2 -38%) Doc Mccoy	11/2(-38%)	(2) Doc Mccoy 11/2, Impressive winner on sole start in points and successful start to hurdle career at Huntingdon (19.5f) on return in October. Could only finish fourth when sent off 11/10 over C&D since but the 3 ahead of him all won next time. Winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon; not disgraced when C&D 4th since; enters calculations.
7th 7th (6) (80/1 -300%) Final Edgar	80/1(-300%)	(6) Final Edgar 80/1, Mid-field both starts in bumpers for Roger McGrath in Ireland last summer. Only modest form when third on recent Sedgefield hurdle debut. More will be needed here. Promise when debut hurdling third in novice at Sedgefield; he can take a step forward.
8th 8th (1) (40/1 -100%) Backbyjet	40/1(-100%)	(1) Backbyjet 40/1, Maiden pointer. Remote sixth in a Sedgefield bumper on Rules debut but left that behind when springing a 25/1 surprise in a C&D novice on New Year's Day. That looks ordinary form, though, and a lot more will be needed under the penalty. Landed C&D novice on hurdles debut; respected despite shouldering a 7lb penalty.
9th 9th (11) (300/1 -500%) Sattam	300/1(-500%)	(11) Sattam 300/1, Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Dermot Weld but more one for handicaps over hurdles judged on his efforts at Ayr for this stable in recent weeks. Hinted at promise when fifth in Ayr novice hurdle 22 days ago; more is needed though.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (150/1 -650%) Top Of The Bay	150/1(-650%)	(13) Top Of The Bay 150/1, Better effort in 2m novice hurdles for this yard when fourth of 6 at Haydock 25 days ago. Up in trip. Might be more one for handicaps. Refused to race in a point but fourth in Haydock novice hurdle 25 days ago; may do better.

LTO Selection:

13:20 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Jonjo O'Neill's YES DAY sets the bar high on the back of his fifth in a Cheltenham Grade 2 so is very hard to side against.

13:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/1 -67%) Gentleman's Relish	5/1(-67%)	(3) Gentleman's Relish 5/1, Much improved when winning a 13-runner Newbury bumper in November but failed to justify favouritism when pulled up in a Kempton novice hurdle on his first go over timber 29 days ago. Remains an interesting prospect, with longer trip likely to suit. Made all for Newbury bumper win but pulled up on hurdle debut at Kempton (favourite).
1 1st (4) (9/1 -80%) House Of Stories	9/1(-80%)	(4) House Of Stories 9/1, Won a point in May 2021. It took a long time for new connections to get him to the track but he shaped with promise when second of 5 in a 2½m Ffos Las novice hurdle last month. Entitled to progress. Won Irish point in May 2021; off until creditable 2nd to hotpot last month (2m4f, heavy).
3 3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) Doyen Quest	10/1(+0%)	(2) Doyen Quest 10/1, Made a successful bumper debut for new stable at Ffos Las in November. Wasn't disgraced when sixth of 15 starting out over hurdles at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) last time but will need to step up on that if he's to get competitive here. Ready bumper win after absence in October; weak finisher since, including on hurdle debut.
4 4th (6) (4/1 +20%) Magical Escape	4/1(+20%)	(6) Magical Escape 4/1, Proved a different proposition second time over hurdles when finishing a clear second in a 13-runner novice over C&D last month. Dislikeable effort at Ludlow next time though, racing lazily and jumping without fluency, so bounce back is called for. Good claims on C&D second in December but didn't run much of a race at Ludlow since.
5th 5th (7) (8/11 +64%) Marvellous Mick	8/11(+64%)	(7) Marvellous Mick 8/11, Cost six figures as a store and looked a fine prospect when justifying short-priced favouritism in a bumper here in December 2022. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on return from 13 months off in a listed contest at Ascot last month and he makes plenty of appeal sent hurdling. Won bumper here on debut; down the field after layoff latest; improve now hurdling.
6th 6th (9) (33/1 -65%) Totowolfe	33/1(-65%)	(9) Totowolfe 33/1, Off mark in Irish points at third attempt. Shaped as if he'd be better for the run when fifth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on Rules debut last month, finishing tired. Improvement likely but significant step forward is required. Winner of 3rd Irish point; back from layoff when well held on hurdle debut; 2m3f can suit.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (9/2 +36%) Broughshane	9/2(+36%)	(1) Broughshane 9/2, Successful on sole start in Irish points and well backed prior to running out approaching home turn at Ascot on hurdles debut. After 13 months off, ran well for a long way when third over C&D 28 days ago, so he's a player with his recent run behind him. Good winner of sole Irish point; ducked out on hurdle debut; needed run latest; improve.
\|DQ\| \|DQ\| (5) (100/1 -203%) Mad Mike	100/1(-203%)	(5) Mad Mike 100/1, Badly needed experience in sole bumper and has made no impact in a pair of Exeter novice hurdles, including in blinkers last time. Some ability in a bumper; pulled up and well beaten in two hurdle starts.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -279%) Radharc Na Slaine	250/1(-279%)	(8) Radharc Na Slaine 250/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has shown little in a pair of Hereford novice hurdles this winter. Big step forward is required. Promise in Irish points; nothing doing over hurdles so far; handicaps the way forward.

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13:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Hurdle newcomer MARVELLOUS MICK showed plenty pf ability when winning a course bumper and this test looks sure to suit.

13:35 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (2/5 +40%) Spread Boss Ted	2/5(+40%)	(2) Spread Boss Ted 2/5, Promising sort. Stepped up markedly from hurdling debut when winning 7-runner novice hurdle (2/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 38 days ago, driven out. Longer trip no issue and should be able to follow up. Beat the favourite Teuchter's Glory over 2m at Navan, further progress is on the cards.
2 2nd (3) (14/1 +0%) Glen Kiln	14/1(+0%)	(3) Glen Kiln 14/1, Fair hurdler. 8/1, good fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, heavy) 18 days ago. Needs to up his game. Probably has the ability to win a maiden but may find the two previous winners too strong.
3 3rd (4) (40/1 -21%) Just Three	40/1(-21%)	(4) Just Three 40/1, Fair hurdler. Last of 5 in minor event hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 50/1) 4 days ago. Back up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Unsuited by the race conditions at Limerick and Navan, a similar scenario here.
4 4th (1) (5/2 -33%) Binge Worthy	5/2(-33%)	(1) Binge Worthy 5/2, Point winner who stepped up on a low-key Rules debut (in a bumper) when landing a novice hurdle at Limerick last month. Open to improvement and deserves respect. Point winner, stepped up from a bumper run for a smooth maiden hurdle win, suitable trip.

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13:35 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Gordon Elliott's BINGE WORTHY looked progressive when winning at Limerick and is likely to appreciate this trip

13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (8/1 +43%) Delta Legend	8/1(+43%)	(5) Delta Legend 8/1, In first-time blinkers, ran best race so far when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 125/1) 34 days ago, late headway. Task is now to build on his latest effort as he drops back down in trip. Stayed on for 6th over 1m3f at Southwell last month (blinkered 1st time); down in trip.
2 2nd (10) (33/1 -136%) Rivas Rob Roy	33/1(-136%)	(10) Rivas Rob Roy 33/1, Four wins from 12 runs last year, including over C&D. Run best excused when ninth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (8f) 2 weeks ago, caught wide throughout. Now only 1 lb above his last winning mark. Prolific winner but he'll need to better this month's two Kempton runs if he's to feature.
3 3rd (3) (6/4 -20%) Island Native	6/4(-20%)	(3) Island Native 6/4, After 4 days off, opened account in 6-runner handicap (11/8) at Chelmsford City (8f) 6 days ago, dominating. Remains early days for current yard and he can follow up under a penalty. Easy win at Chelmsford last week (1m), making all; well in under penalty; respected.
4 4th (7) (14/1 -87%) Fitz Perfectly	14/1(-87%)	(7) Fitz Perfectly 14/1, Below form when tenth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago. However, had run well at this C&D on her previous outing, so she's not discounted from her current mark. Second over C&D last month; below par 16 days ago; inconsistent but couldn't dismiss.
5th 5th (9) (3/1 +40%) Rabinal	3/1(+40%)	(9) Rabinal 3/1, Trained in Germany first 3 starts, winning maiden at Magdeburg in September. Produced best effort for current yard when second of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (AW) 10 days ago. Shortlisted. Pulled hard but finished with a flourish over C&D latest; well handicapped; contender.
6th 6th (8) (80/1 -142%) Chourmo	80/1(-142%)	(8) Chourmo 80/1, After 14 months off, never dangerous on first run since leaving Mick Channon when seventh of 9 in handicap (150/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 11 days ago. Best watched. Didn't run badly after a long absence on his stable debut; still not easily recommended.
7th 7th (1) (10/1 +29%) Top Button	10/1(+29%)	(1) Top Button 10/1, In first-time cheekpieces, ran poorly when tenth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 3 days ago. Hood now reapplied but others more persuasive as he looks for his first victory. Flopped tried in cheekpieces on Sunday but promising beforehand; hooded today; chance.
8th 8th (6) (4/1 +11%) Edmund Ironside	4/1(+11%)	(6) Edmund Ironside 4/1, Off the mark at this C&D in November and has been holding his form well since, fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) again at this C&D 10 days ago. Can be thereabouts once more. In good form over C&D on last four starts; another wide draw but expected to be invovled.
9th 9th (2) (50/1 -150%) Aurora Charm	50/1(-150%)	(2) Aurora Charm 50/1, Making second start for current yard, finished well held when seventh of 8 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to firm, 10/1) when last seen in September. Significantly back down in trip after 4 months off. No show in two handicap runs for this yard last year; drops in trip; still low mileage.

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13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Island Native won easily last week but he finished behind RABINAL on his penultimate start and may do so again.

13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (12/1 -243%) Event Of Sivola	12/1(-243%)	(3) Event Of Sivola 12/1, Took advantage of a reduced mark at Hexham (3m, heavy) in December and even better form when runner-up over C&D on New Year's Day. Considered. Close second here last time and every chance of being involved off an untouched mark.
2 2nd (10) (28/1 -75%) Old Page	28/1(-75%)	(10) Old Page 28/1, Ran one of his better races when second of 4 at Newcastle last time but that's weak form and he's 8 lb out of the handicap here. 0-21 under rules and only four ran when second at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy).
3 3rd (1) (9/4 +25%) Sadler's Bay	9/4(+25%)	(1) Sadler's Bay 9/4, Fair maiden hurdler who has taken well to fences, finishing runner-up in 3m handicaps at Southwell and Exeter on his last 2 outings. Ought to give another good account. Beat all bar an in-form rival over 3m at Exeter (heavy) three weeks ago; thereabouts.
4 4th (8) (20/1 +0%) Sigurd	20/1(+0%)	(8) Sigurd 20/1, Dual C&D winner but failed to build on his Wetherby reappearance when pulled up back here just after Christmas. Blinkers and tongue tie go back on now and his last 3 wins have come when partnered by Brian Hughes. Positive signs at Wetherby but he then pulled up over C&D; worth taking on.
5th 5th (5) (11/1 -69%) Da Vinci Hand	11/1(-69%)	(5) Da Vinci Hand 11/1, Seemingly not the force of old but did take a step back in the right direction from his reduced mark when 14 lengths second in November. Needs to prove he can stay this far. Beaten 14l last time; all his best form is over shorter distances; cheekpieces new.
6th 6th (4) (28/1 -12%) Largy Train	28/1(-12%)	(4) Largy Train 28/1, Made a winning debut in bumper for Stuart Crawford in May 2021 but was pulled up on 4 of his 5 starts over hurdles and finished well behind Event of Sivola when fifth of 6 on his C&D chase debut on New Year's Day. 25-1 for his recent chase debut here and trailed in fifth of the six runners.
7th 7th (6) (5/4 +64%) Invictus Allen	5/4(+64%)	(6) Invictus Allen 5/4, Improved with cheekpieces added when runner-up in his second handicap chase. Not in the same form when 18 lengths fourth at Fakenham since but he remains less exposed than most at this level. The cheekpieces are left off now. Didn't appear to get home over 3m5f at Fakenham and remains capable of better.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +52%) Country Kitten	12/1(+52%)	(9) Country Kitten 12/1, Caused a surprise when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23f, heavy) last March, but that is very much a standout effort and she was a well-held sixth over C&D 13 days ago. Finished well behind the principals on her recent return to fences.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -211%) Auditoria	14/1(-211%)	(2) Auditoria 14/1, Returned from 5 months off with a creditable second at Fontwell (19.5f) in October. Unseated mid-race at Leicester (23f) in November but she's certainly not out of things with blinkers now replacing the visor. Probably in decent form; should go well, for all that's yet to prove herself beyond 2m6f.

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13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

At the age of six INVICTUS ALLEN is the youngest horse in the field and the one open to most improvement.

14:00 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (11/1 -83%) Farmer's Gamble	11/1(-83%)	(2) Farmer's Gamble 11/1, Back to winning ways in 23f handicap hurdle at Exeter in February. In the process of showing better form on second chase outing when falling at Uttoxeter a couple of months ago. Has been given time to recover and has potential. Three hurdle wins at up to 3m; failed to complete in two chases; best watched for now.
1 1st (3) (5/1 +38%) Bells Of Peterboro	5/1(+38%)	(3) Bells Of Peterboro 5/1, Generally consistent sort so, while he hasn't fired over hurdles on last two starts, this return to the larger obstacles is in his favour. Two course hurdle wins; not at best of late; returns to fences with something to prove.
2 2nd (5) (9/2 +25%) Great Name That	9/2(+25%)	(5) Great Name That 9/2, Winner of sole start between the flags and has developed a solid record under Rules. Good second in handicap chase at Wincanton last time but others look better treated. Has course form; ran up against well-treated one on 2nd chase start; may well improve.
3 3rd (6) (12/1 -100%) So Said I	12/1(-100%)	(6) So Said I 12/1, Lightly-raced in recent seasons but did show aptitude for this job when second of 4 in Wincanton mares' handicap (20f) on Boxing Day, proving no match for the winner. Handicapper has relinquished his grip a little more. Three hurdle wins at about 3m; ran well for a long way on chase debut over 2m4f.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (9/4 +44%) Pulling Stumps	9/4(+44%)	(1) Pulling Stumps 9/4, Progressive hurdler who built on chase bow/return when good second at Newbury 5 weeks ago, unlucky to bump into one as progressive as Brave Kingdom. Open to further improvement so must enter calculations. Low-key chase debut after absence but promising 2nd over 2m7f since; has more to come.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (3/1 -20%) James Jet	3/1(-20%)	(4) James Jet 3/1, Winning pointer who was progressive over hurdles, making a winning handicap bow at Uttoxeter on return. Took a much bigger leap forward switched to chasing when narrow winner at Ffos Las (idled) and step up to 3m will suit. Leading contender. Won handicaps over hurdles and on chase debut (about 2m5f; heavy); more to come up in trip.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (13/2 +19%) Rath Gaul Hill	13/2(+19%)	(8) Rath Gaul Hill 13/2, Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish point and went one better on hurdling debut at Ffos Las last year. Back on track making handicap debut after 9 months off at Doncaster and shaped well having been poorly placed on chasing debut at Uttoxeter. Close 2nd in 3m Irish point; sole win in 2m hurdle; close up over 2m4f on chase debut.

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14:00 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

It was a good race in which PULLING STUMPS went down fighting at Newbury and there's no doubt more to come from him.

14:05 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/11 -18%) Mirazur West	8/11(-18%)	(1) Mirazur West 8/11, Won bumper at Naas last March. 5/6, second of 23 in maiden hurdle to useful King of Kingsfield at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. May prove tough to peg back with significant improvement on the cards. Made easy work of bumper on rules bow; beaten fav over timber since but can build on that.
2 2nd (2) (50/1 +24%) Al Gasparo	50/1(+24%)	(2) Al Gasparo 50/1, 33/1, ran to a poor level on hurdling debut when well-beaten fourth of 11 in maiden at this course (20.6f, heavy) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Point winner; ran okay on bumper debut before lesser effort over timber; 2m may not help.
3 3rd (11) (20/1 +0%) Jasmin De Cotte	20/1(+0%)	(11) Jasmin De Cotte 20/1, 16/1, showed more than first time up over hurdles after 8 weeks off when fifth of 10 in maiden at Cork (24f, heavy) 18 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Runner-up in point; hasn't managed to build on that under rules; return to 2m may not help.
4 4th (8) (150/1 +40%) Glenriver	150/1(+40%)	(8) Glenriver 150/1, Tailed off in 2 maiden hurdles so is impossible to fancy. Shown nothing at triple figure odds in two runs so far.
5th 5th (10) (22/1 -38%) Interieur Cuir	22/1(-38%)	(10) Interieur Cuir 22/1, 4/1, made some appeal on paper but proved to be a disappointment when eleventh of 15 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on debut 27 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. Only 4s for maiden hurdle last month; likely better than that but this is deeper.
6th 6th (15) (150/1 +25%) Realtin Lonrach	150/1(+25%)	(15) Realtin Lonrach 150/1, Ocovango mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Occidental Lady. Dam, lightly raced over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Gortinard. Ocovango mare; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Occidental Lady; best watched.
7th 7th (13) (150/1 +25%) Del Girl	150/1(+25%)	(13) Del Girl 150/1, No impact in pair of maiden hurdles. Not involved in two maiden hurdles so far at triple figure odds and tough ask here.
8th 8th (4) (150/1 +25%) Camino Mission	150/1(+25%)	(4) Camino Mission 150/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. First run since leaving Ross O'Sullivan when tenth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 125/1) 56 days ago, slowly away. Modest performer who is 0-12 on the level and not bred for this; hard to fancy.
9th 9th (12) (200/1 +0%) Shuil Na Tra	200/1(+0%)	(12) Shuil Na Tra 200/1, Offered little when eleventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy, 200/1) on debut 13 days ago. Tailed off when 200-1 for a maiden hurdle at Clonmel earlier this month.
10th 10th (9) (80/1 -21%) Harveyshonor	80/1(-21%)	(9) Harveyshonor 80/1, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Western Honour, stayed 23f. Third sole start in points (May 2023). Promising 3rd in a point; form worked out okay but much more required.
11th 11th (7) (150/1 +0%) Do The Math	150/1(+0%)	(7) Do The Math 150/1, 150/1, could hardly have shown any less when twenty sixth of 28 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on debut 29 days ago. Tailed off when 150-1 for his debut and hard to recommend on that evidence.
12th 12th (3) (150/1 -50%) Boston Bongo	150/1(-50%)	(3) Boston Bongo 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Tailed off on hurdling debut. 80/1, blundered and unseated rider second in maiden hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 3 days ago. Modest Flat form and poor in two runs over timber so far.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (10/11 +55%) D B Cooper	10/11(+55%)	(5) D B Cooper 10/11, 9/2, made a promising hurdling debut when second of 28 in maiden at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Should take a step forward so he's fancied to go close. Point winner; turned over at odds on in course bumper; good 2nd in maiden hurdle since.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (66/1 -100%) Hollies Choice	66/1(-100%)	(14) Hollies Choice 66/1, Offered little when eighteenth of 19 in bumper at Naas (16f, soft, 7/1) on debut 73 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time. Was only 7-1 for a mares' bumper on debut but was too keen and finished tailed off.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -52%) Darcy's Friend	100/1(-52%)	(6) Darcy's Friend 100/1, £16,000 3-y-o, £45,000 4-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to modest 3m chase winner Youngoconnor. Dam (h96) lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Third sole start in British points (Dec 3). Not beaten far when third in a point on only start to date, likely up against it.

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14:05 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

With the prospect of MIRAZUR WEST progressing from his hurdle debut last time, he can build on the promise he showed on rules bow

14:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (9/4 +44%) Loaded Gun	9/4(+44%)	(2) Loaded Gun 9/4, 10/1, good second of 6 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 10 days ago, challenging final 1f and just failing. Unexposed at this sort of trip and entitled to go well again. Running well on AW since being gelded; went close here ten days ago; stamina a query.
2 2nd (1) (8/11 +42%) Galloping On	8/11(+42%)	(1) Galloping On 8/11, Promising sort. 13/8, second of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 50 days ago, staying on well. Step up to 1m promises to suit on handicap debut and big player with more to come. Ran to a fair level in three 7f runs last year; more to come over 1m now handicapping.
3 3rd (5) (15/2 -25%) Monks Mead	15/2(-25%)	(5) Monks Mead 15/2, Latest win at Chelmsford (1m) in November. 22/1, third of 5 in handicap back at that venue 6 weeks ago, leading until 1f out and no extra last ½f. Won two nurseries last year and 1m on Polytrack no problem; needs another career best.
4 4th (4) (16/1 -256%) Moreginplease	16/1(-256%)	(4) Moreginplease 16/1, Creditable third of 11 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 5/1) 43 days ago, headed last ½f, no extra close home. Not discounted in present groove. 11-race maiden; fair efforts over 1m the last twice but vulnerable to stronger stayers.
5th 5th (3) (25/1 -257%) There's No Limit	25/1(-257%)	(3) There's No Limit 25/1, Visored for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 33 days ago, wandering 1f out. Others make greater appeal for win purposes. Not built on his early turf promise; needs to leave AW efforts behind him.

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14:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This isn't a strong race for the grade and GALLOPING ON looks to have been found a good opportunity. Monks Mead is next best.

14:25 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/4 +18%) Herakles Westwood	9/4(+18%)	(5) Herakles Westwood 9/4, Fair form in bumpers and much improved over hurdles when landing 13-runner handicap at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) in November. Handled dire conditions fine when following up from 9 lb higher at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) last month and every chance he can make it 3 on the spin. Progressive 7yo who has won his last two and could take latest 5lb rise in his stride.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +18%) Hajey	9/2(+18%)	(2) Hajey 9/2, Progressive in handicaps last season, landing this race, and returned to form to resume winning ways in 4-runner C&D handicap (heavy) 27 days ago, staying on to lead again run-in. Nudged up 4 lb and likely to go well once more. Likes it here; won this race last year & did it in good style over C&D latest; key player.
3 3rd (1) (10/3 +39%) Autumn Return	10/3(+39%)	(1) Autumn Return 10/3, Course winner who posted a career best when bagging 6-runner handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) in November. Had no answer to a revitalised one at Market Rasen 15 days ago but remains one to be interested in, especially now back up in trip. 2-2 in 2m4f handicaps and she's a solid contender now back up in trip.
4 4th (10) (11/1 -47%) Halpha Soleil	11/1(-47%)	(10) Halpha Soleil 11/1, Successful twice in French bumpers and came good over hurdles in a Sedgefield handicap on Boxing Day. However, shaped as if amiss when pulled up in a similar race there 12 days ago. Won at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and obvious excuse back there since; retains potential.
5th 5th (4) (14/1 -40%) Golfe Clair	14/1(-40%)	(4) Golfe Clair 14/1, Made a winning hurdles debut for Joseph Patrick O'Brien back in June 2021 and doubled his tally on his first start for his current yard later that summer. Picked up another win at Sedgefield in March 2022 and understandably shaped as if needing the run on first start since there last month. Second in this in 2022; soundly beaten at Sedgefield last month but after a long absence.
6th 6th (3) (14/1 -100%) Sambezi	14/1(-100%)	(3) Sambezi 14/1, Resumed winning ways with a dominant display in a 20f Worcester handicap hurdle in May. Hit with a 9 lb rise on the back of that and shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off when last of 3 in a Fontwell handicap (17.7f) 29 days ago. Progressive last spring and he may have needed last month's return to action.
7th 7th (9) (11/2 +15%) Captain Potter	11/2(+15%)	(9) Captain Potter 11/2, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) for Mark Walford who left his hurdling debut form well behind when winning 8-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Heads into handicaps now armed with a handy weight-for-age allowance and should be competitive. Won at Sedgefield recently and receives valuable 4yo allowance on this handicap debut.
8th 8th (7) (33/1 -106%) City Derby	33/1(-106%)	(7) City Derby 33/1, Consistent sort who produced a rare below-par effort after 3 months off when a well-held sixth in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. Below par at Musselburgh when back from 100 days off, but running well prior to his break.
9th 9th (11) (33/1 -136%) Uno Mas	33/1(-136%)	(11) Uno Mas 33/1, Five-time winner in 2021 but very lightly raced since and has run poorly on his last 2 outings. Lots to prove. Mark continues to fall but tailed off the last twice and needs to turn things around.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (28/1 -27%) Coral Blue	28/1(-27%)	(8) Coral Blue 28/1, Three-time winner last season but hasn't fired both starts this term. On the plus side, his mark continues to ease. Three wins last season but well beaten on both starts this term.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -525%) Iwa	100/1(-525%)	(6) Iwa 100/1, Dual chase winner in France who showed fair form when placed twice from 3 races over hurdles in 2021/22. Has a long absence to overcome on first start for new yard and market can prove a good guide. Two-time French chase winner who returns from absence; one to watch in the betting.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Last year's winner HAJEY (nap) likes it here, having added a second C&D win last month, and is the selection ahead of Autumn Return.

14:35 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (50/1 +0%) Valens Bruyee	50/1(+0%)	(7) Valens Bruyee 50/1, Didn't shape at all badly when fourth of 7 on debut in Ffos Las bumper but there have not been any positives to take from his efforts over hurdles thus far (bled here latest). Close fourth on bumper debut but dropped out tamely in two subsequent novice hurdles.
2 2nd (5) (33/1 +34%) Senor Diaz	33/1(+34%)	(5) Senor Diaz 33/1, Showed a bit when third of 6 only start in bumpers but well held completed outing over hurdles. Never in contention when midfield in Exeter maiden last month; improvement needed.
3 3rd (8) (1/4 +69%) Kourosh	1/4(+69%)	(8) Kourosh 1/4, Fair winner on Flat in Germany who bolted up on his Wetherby hurdle debut in November. Fell at Cheltenham next time but firmly expected to get back to winning ways now fitted with tongue tie. Has quickly developed into a useful juvenile hurdler; sets the standard here.
4 4th (3) (28/1 +15%) Nedzor	28/1(+15%)	(3) Nedzor 28/1, Runner-up in a point and had a wind op before posting an encouraging third of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D. Underperformed at Exeter since and has plenty to find. Did not achieve a huge amount when third over C&D in October; well beaten since.
5th 5th (4) (66/1 -32%) Owl Of Athens	66/1(-32%)	(4) Owl Of Athens 66/1, 33/1, showed ability when midfield in 14-runner Taunton novice on hurdling debut but failed to back it up at the same track. Looks more one for the longer term. Not beaten far on last month's hurdle debut but latest run was a backward step.
6th 6th (2) (66/1 -32%) Gentleman	66/1(-32%)	(2) Gentleman 66/1, Hinted at ability here on hurdling debut but yet to build on it. Hard to make a case for. Well beaten in a course bumper in October and on both subsequent hurdling starts.
7th 7th (9) (150/1 -127%) Dora's Addrezz	150/1(-127%)	(9) Dora's Addrezz 150/1, Offered little tongue tied in a Newton Abbot bumper on only outing for Brian Barr and poor efforts to date over hurdles. Hard to fancy. Pulled up when 250-1 for Hereford maiden hurdle three weeks ago.
8th 8th (1) (40/1 -21%) Bahio Boum	40/1(-21%)	(1) Bahio Boum 40/1, Shaped with encouragement when third of 8 in bumper at Worcester on debut in September. However, no show since and he'll probably make a bigger impact in handicaps. Unable to land a telling blow in two soft-groud maiden hurdles this winter.
9th 9th (11) (80/1 -60%) Spice Heaven	80/1(-60%)	(11) Spice Heaven 80/1, Didn't show much in a couple of bumpers for Jamie Snowden. Hood enlisted for this debut for new yard/hurdles bow. Well down the field in two bumpers for Jamie Snowden last season; now with new stable.
\|F\| \|F\| (12) (4/1 +60%) Glorious Lion	4/1(+60%)	(12) Glorious Lion 4/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Notable hurdling newcomer having joined shrewd stable. Fair on the Flat (albeit a maiden) and has joined up-and-coming stable for rules career.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (11/1 -69%) Meadowsuite	11/1(-69%)	(10) Meadowsuite 11/1, From a good family but shaped as if amiss in a bumper at Newbury 10 months ago. Could prove a different proposition on hurdling debut if trainer has got to the bottom of the issue (has had breathing op). Not seen since flopping on last season's bumper debut but represents a top stable.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Dan Skelton's juvenile KOUROSH has made a very promising start to his hurdling career and is the one to beat.

14:40 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (5/2 +38%) Spindleberry	5/2(+38%)	(10) Spindleberry 5/2, Successful sole outing in points but ran below expectations when third of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months ahead of hurdle bow. Point winner; beaten fav in bumper latest but could easily do better up in trip.
2 2nd (12) (7/2 +13%) True Testimony	7/2(+13%)	(12) True Testimony 7/2, Improved on hurdling debut form when second of 14 in a maiden at this course (18.2f, soft, 11/2) 11 days ago. Must enter calculations. Progressing with each run; 2nd here last week; should relish longer trip.
3 3rd (4) (9/4 -29%) Jolie Coeur Allen	9/4(-29%)	(4) Jolie Coeur Allen 9/4, Fairly useful in bumpers and shaped similarly to on hurdling debut when third of 18 in a maiden (11/10) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 29 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Up in trip. Stable having good spell. Ought to go close. Big run when 2nd in a French bumper on debut but turned over as fav 3 runs since; new trip.
4 4th (5) (20/1 -100%) Milanaway	20/1(-100%)	(5) Milanaway 20/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when sixth of 18 in bumper at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) 24 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Promising runs when 3rd in 2 maiden hurdles; not as good in bumper since; returns to 2m4f.
5th 5th (8) (25/1 -79%) Roxhill Roise	25/1(-79%)	(8) Roxhill Roise 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 12/1) 9 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Point winner; good 4th on rules bow; not as good latest but should relish further.
6th 6th (7) (200/1 +20%) Miss Vivacious	200/1(+20%)	(7) Miss Vivacious 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in maiden hurdle at this course (18.2f, soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 11 days ago, weakening quickly. Minor promise in bumpers but was pulled up on hurdle bow since; others preferred.
7th 7th (3) (11/4 +21%) Hurricane Bailey	11/4(+21%)	(3) Hurricane Bailey 11/4, Made an encouraging start to her career when third of 16 in maiden hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (20f, heavy) on debut 28 days ago. Merits consideration. Encouraging 3rd when beaten 2l on debut; just caught by 2nd; should build on that.
8th 8th (2) (200/1 -100%) Eire Comes Tribsy	200/1(-100%)	(2) Eire Comes Tribsy 200/1, Well held in a brace of maiden hurdles. Up in trip. Shown nothing in two starts at huge odds so far.
9th 9th (1) (250/1 +0%) But What About Me	250/1(+0%)	(1) But What About Me 250/1, Could hardly have shown any less on recent debut at Clonmel so easily passed over. Tailed off when 200-1 for her debut last month.
10th 10th (14) (25/1 -150%) Why Delilah	25/1(-150%)	(14) Why Delilah 25/1, Fair in bumpers but proved a disappointment sent hurdling when ninth of 14 in maiden at Thurles (23f, soft) 62 days ago. Should do better. Promising 2nd on debut but struggled both runs since and perhaps best watched for now.
11th 11th (6) (66/1 -32%) Miss Gherkin	66/1(-32%)	(6) Miss Gherkin 66/1, 50/1, thirteenth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Modest level of form in seven runs so far and will get better chances when handicapping.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (250/1 -100%) Sioux Grit	250/1(-100%)	(9) Sioux Grit 250/1, Modest maiden on Flat, probably stays 1¾m, not seen to best effect last time. 14-race maiden on the Flat showing modest level of form and no signs she's one for hurdles.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (250/1 +0%) Sweet Maisie	250/1(+0%)	(11) Sweet Maisie 250/1, Last of 11 in bumper (125/1) at Roscommon (15.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 169 days ago, going in snatches. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Last of 11 in a Roscommon bumper on debut when 125-1; off 163 days and others preferred.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (250/1 +0%) We Will Rock You	250/1(+0%)	(13) We Will Rock You 250/1, Little promise in a pair of bumpers and pulled up sole outing in points in December. Minor promise in a bumper on debut but shown nothing twice since, the latest in a point.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

HURRICANE BAILEY looked promising when third on debut in similar ground and she could be the one to beat if she builds on that

14:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (10/1 +17%) Nubough	10/1(+17%)	(2) Nubough 10/1, Twenty-two runs since his last win back in 2021. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/1) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others preferred. Conditions suit and he's run some good races this winter but hard to win with.
2 2nd (5) (9/4 -38%) Sassy Redhead	9/4(-38%)	(5) Sassy Redhead 9/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap (5/4) at this C&D (AW) 32 days ago. Expected to be bang there from 4 lb higher mark. Overcame a wide stall to win over C&D last month; 4lb rise manageable; leading contender.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +50%) Evasive Power	7/2(+50%)	(3) Evasive Power 7/2, C&D winner. 5/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Still low mileage for this yard and isn't fully ruled out. Two solid 1m runs for this yard; effective at this trip; one to take seriously.
4 4th (6) (16/5 +54%) Sisters In The Sky	16/5(+54%)	(6) Sisters In The Sky 16/5, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Not seen to best effect when sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/1) 17 days ago, no room late on. Not ruled out from same mark as when runner-up at that course last month. He's been threatening off his reduced mark in recent starts; Rossa Ryan booked; contender.
5th 5th (1) (7/1 -40%) Lion Ring	7/1(-40%)	(1) Lion Ring 7/1, Belatedly off the mark at Chelmsford in October and held form well with a pair of good in-frame efforts following month. Respected from same mark after a break. 35th time lucky when beating Katar at Chelmsford in October; ran well twice after; chance.
6th 6th (4) (22/1 -214%) Katar	22/1(-214%)	(4) Katar 22/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs but was placed last 3 starts in 2023. Drawn poorly when last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 5/2) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Worth treating as if still in decent form and could bounce back. Exposed maiden but he's capable at this level; needs to bounce back from a poor run latest.
7th 7th (10) (40/1 -60%) Penny Be	40/1(-60%)	(10) Penny Be 40/1, Seventh of 9 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Long-standing maiden looks opposable again. 0-13 but she's shown promise and return to 6f will suit; others stronger for win purposes.
8th 8th (8) (28/1 -100%) Repartee	28/1(-100%)	(8) Repartee 28/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. Sixth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Kempton (7f) 35 days ago. Visor back on. On a good mark if able to find any sort of form but efforts last season were uninspiring. Tumbled down weights; visor back; this is the weakest race he's contested; check betting.
9th 9th (7) (12/1 +14%) Cloud Cuckoo	12/1(+14%)	(7) Cloud Cuckoo 12/1, Probably needed run after 8-month break when sixth of 11 in minor event (20/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 26 days ago but remains with little form. May come on for last month's return to action but he's still not easily recommended.
10th 10th (9) (50/1 -317%) Kumari Star	50/1(-317%)	(9) Kumari Star 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 6 in maiden at this course (8f, AW). Off 120 days. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving George Baker. Best watched on handicap debut. Down the field in 3 runs over 7f/1m for George Baker; betting useful on stable/h'cap debut.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Sassy Redhead has strong claims but SISTERS IN THE SKY has been threatening and this could be his day.

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (6/1 +50%) Noche Negra	6/1(+50%)	(7) Noche Negra 6/1, Down the field all 3 starts in maiden hurdles but was placed in points earlier in his career so no surprise he showed more when third at Market Rasen on handicap/chase debut. Back down in trip. Third over 3m on chase/handicap debut and could benefit from today's drop back in distance.
2 2nd (8) (4/1 +33%) Henry Gray	4/1(+33%)	(8) Henry Gray 4/1, Just modest form at best in a trio of hurdling outings but this former point winner has shaped with encouragement on both chase outings and he could benefit from this sharper test. Encouraging third at Bangor last month, when making bad early mistake; he's a possible.
3 3rd (9) (6/4 +63%) Empty Nest	6/4(+63%)	(9) Empty Nest 6/4, Promising signs so far over fences, catching the eye with his finishing effort when third here 36 days ago. More to come, so could be the answer. Close third over C&D latest and every chance this unexposed 6yo will continue to progress.
4 4th (5) (4/1 +0%) Hokelami	4/1(+0%)	(5) Hokelami 4/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, left chase bow well behind when winning 6-runner handicap at Market Rasen 15 days ago, pushed out. More to come over fences and likely to go well again. Made all at Market Rasen recently on second chase start and respected up 5lb.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (12/1 +52%) Master Breffni	12/1(+52%)	(1) Master Breffni 12/1, Unplaced completed start in points and just a modest maiden hurdler in Ireland. Best watched on chase/yard debut. Struggled over hurdles on final three runs for Jim Dreaper; return to form needed.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (9/1 -50%) Hollington	9/1(-50%)	(4) Hollington 9/1, Some promise in bumpers but made little impact in a trio of Irish maiden hurdles for Stuart Crawford. Has won twice in points since then, including on most recent outing in April, and not disgraced when fifth on yard debut at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. Makes quick switch to chasing for handicap bow. Two-time point winner who could be an improver now back up in trip on chase/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Two-time point winner HOLLINGTON could prove well suited by the switch to fences and step back up in trip on his handicap debut.

15:10 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/10 +45%) Lowry's Bar	11/10(+45%)	(4) Lowry's Bar 11/10, Irish point winner who readily maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles when going 3-3 in 5-runner handicap at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Has more to offer, especially now stepped up in trip. Leading claims. 3-3 under rules and promises to be suited by today's step up in trip; commands respect.
2 2nd (5) (5/1 +17%) Uncle Bert	5/1(+17%)	(5) Uncle Bert 5/1, Resumed with victory in 2m4f Perth handicap in September before creditable fourth in Silver Trophy. Not disgraced when fifth at Newbury in early December but ran poorly when pulled up here 4 weeks ago. Bounce back needed. Won in good style on seasonal/handicap debut but has not really kicked on from that.
3 3rd (7) (15/8 +37%) Minella Blueway	15/8(+37%)	(7) Minella Blueway 15/8, Winning Irish pointer who confirmed previous promise under Rules when easily opening his account in a 14-runner C&D maiden 4 weeks ago. Heads into handicaps now and open to further improvement. Drew nicely clear to win C&D maiden last month; open to more improvement in handicaps.
4 4th (2) (9/1 +18%) Espoir De Romay	9/1(+18%)	(2) Espoir De Romay 9/1, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons. Offered more than on his return when seventh of 12 in a strong race at Newbury (3m) the start of last month and has been dropped 2 lb. Arguably run better than 19l defeat suggests last time but others appeal more all the same.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Unbeaten under rules after three runs at around 2m, LOWRY'S BAR (nap) ought to be seen to even better effect over today's longer trip.

15:15 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (8/11 +61%) O'moore Park	8/11(+61%)	(9) O'moore Park 8/11, Promising individual. 4/6, third of 8 in novice hurdle at this course (23.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. A lot more to come and should take the beating. Point winner, very useful form in bumpers, should be better for last month's return.
2 2nd (1) (9/2 -13%) Lucky Lyreen	9/2(-13%)	(1) Lucky Lyreen 9/2, Promising sort. 2/1, good third of 7 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 38 days ago. Back up in trip. Open to improvement and should make his presence felt. Fair fourth over 2m4f at Navan in November, probably not suited by drop to 2m on latest.
3 3rd (7) (6/1 -50%) Maxi Mac Gold	6/1(-50%)	(7) Maxi Mac Gold 6/1, Promising type. 5/2, third of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 59 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress. Stayed after getting outpaced over 2m at Cork so this extra half-mile should suit.
4 4th (13) (8/1 +27%) The Electrical Kid	8/1(+27%)	(13) The Electrical Kid 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 8/13) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form. May well do better. Beaten odds-on chance on his first two starts over hurdles, has questions to answer.
5th 5th (11) (11/1 -47%) Raglan Road	11/1(-47%)	(11) Raglan Road 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 24 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy, 7/1) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Needs to jump better than when a remote fourth at Cork, had a lot of horses behind then.
6th 6th (6) (9/1 +36%) Maroto	9/1(+36%)	(6) Maroto 9/1, Sholokhov gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to modest hurdler (2m winner) Doyen Bay. One for shortlist on debut given connections. First foal out of an unraced mare, making a belated debut; trainer has two other runners..
7th 7th (3) (33/1 -106%) Bloomhill	33/1(-106%)	(3) Bloomhill 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, third of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, soft) 57 days ago. Up in trip. Won two of his three starts in points, step up in trip should suit after two runs at 2m.
8th 8th (8) (125/1 -150%) Moudan	125/1(-150%)	(8) Moudan 125/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Soldante. Unlikely to feature. Half-brother to hurdles winner Soldante; dam a bumper winner for Tom Foley, may need this.
9th 9th (12) (200/1 -100%) Shades Of Tara	200/1(-100%)	(12) Shades Of Tara 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in bumper (150/1) at Limerick (18f, heavy) 27 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. In rear in a point, soundly beaten in bumpers at Tramore and Limerick, safe to rule out.
10th 10th (2) (125/1 -213%) Oakley	125/1(-213%)	(2) Oakley 125/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 10/3, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 40 days ago. Two Flat wins including on AW at Dundalk, has looked best on a sound surface.
11th 11th (10) (80/1 -21%) One And Only	80/1(-21%)	(10) One And Only 80/1, Modest hurdler. Unseated rider in novice hurdle (80/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 10 days ago. Problems with his jumping since fifth in a bumper won by the smart Readin Tommy Wrong.
12th 12th (5) (200/1 +20%) Fort Randall	200/1(+20%)	(5) Fort Randall 200/1, Modest hurdler. 125/1, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Up in trip. Nothing of any significant note on his form since second in a Stratford bumper last summer.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -60%) Catchyoulater	200/1(-60%)	(4) Catchyoulater 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, soft, 150/1) on NH debut 41 days ago. Big price when always at the back first time out at Naas; can be left out of calculations.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (250/1 +0%) Path To The Moon	250/1(+0%)	(14) Path To The Moon 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 130 days ago. Up in trip. Made no impact in outings at Kilbeggan and Navan in the first half of the season..

LTO Selection:

15:15 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Having been sidelined for 20 months O'MOORE PARK was entitled to need the outing here last month. He should be much sharper now

15:25 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/8 +0%) Different Breed	11/8(+0%)	(3) Different Breed 11/8, Fair colt. 9/4, good second of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago. Form pick. Placed in his last five starts; no problem with return to 7f and looks the one to beat.
2 2nd (8) (5/2 +0%) Sovereign Knight	5/2(+0%)	(8) Sovereign Knight 5/2, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 12 in maiden (9/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Promise in two starts over 1m on AW; dropping a furlong shouldn't be a problem.
3 3rd (9) (5/1 -11%) Twirler	5/1(-11%)	(9) Twirler 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, fourth of 10 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f) 34 days ago. Respected. Has shown ability, especially on her debut, and the step up to 7f may suit.
4 4th (2) (7/1 +42%) Bonaventure	7/1(+42%)	(2) Bonaventure 7/1, £15,000 yearling, £23,000 2-y-o, Land Force gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart/unreliable winner up to 9f Navajo Chief. Stable doesn't have many winning newcomers; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
5th 5th (7) (9/1 +0%) Laser Sharp	9/1(+0%)	(7) Laser Sharp 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 50 days ago. Has since had a breathing op. Hints of ability in three AW maidens, but this sharp 7f may not be ideal.
6th 6th (4) (40/1 -186%) Mr Influence	40/1(-186%)	(4) Mr Influence 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in novice (33/1) at this course (8f, AW) 20 days ago. Well held in three starts; may show more once allocated a mark.
7th 7th (6) (28/1 -12%) Exceptionality	28/1(-12%)	(6) Exceptionality 28/1, Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Al Hitmi. Dam, 1m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to US Grade 3 1½m winner Ms Peintore, from a good family. Would be a rare winning newcomer from the yard.
8th 8th (5) (200/1 -700%) Tenet	200/1(-700%)	(5) Tenet 200/1, 37,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1¼m/10.5f winner Three Bodies. 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 13 days ago. Long way behind Different Breed on his Chelmsford debut; major improvement required.
9th 9th (1) (150/1 -200%) Simply Ed	150/1(-200%)	(1) Simply Ed 150/1, Charming Thought gelding. Dam 1m winner out of lightly-raced half-sister to smart sprinter Rambling Bear. Wouldn't be an obvious winner on belated debut.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The consistent Different Breed is likely to be in the mix once again but marginal preference is for SOVEREIGN KNIGHT. Amy Murphy's gelding confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when third at Southwell earlier in the month and he remains open to further progression. Twirler is a player based on the pick of her form, while any market support for Bonaventure would have to be noted.

DIFFERENT BREED was only just denied by a promising newcomer at Chelmsford 2 weeks ago and this looks a good opportunity for him to break his duck. Sovereign Knight and Twirler can battle for minor honours.

This can go to DIFFERENT BREED who has been placed in his last five starts and was only just caught at Chelmsford last time.

15:35 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (3/1 +54%) Letthedustsettle	3/1(+54%)	(3) Letthedustsettle 3/1, Successful on his sole outing in points and shaped with promise in a couple of his qualifying runs over hurdles. Does need to shrug off a disappointing run on his recent Leicester handicap debut, though. Tailed off on handicap debut but still very early days and he showed promise previously.
2 2nd (8) (9/2 +0%) We Still Believe	9/2(+0%)	(8) We Still Believe 9/2, Reacted well to a visor when 12 lengths second of 13 at Musselburgh 19 days ago, going down only to a progressive sort with the reopposing Milajess back in third. Big player if the headgear works a second time. 12l second to fast-improving winner at Musselburgh; strong claims if reproducing that form.
3 3rd (2) (10/3 -11%) Ring Of Beara	10/3(-11%)	(2) Ring Of Beara 10/3, Fair Flat performer who has reached the frame on all bar one of his 7 starts over hurdles, albeit he was beaten 29 lengths into second in 2m Southwell handicap latest. On a handy mark on last season's juvenile form but hasn't really shone this term.
4 4th (4) (6/1 +8%) Milajess	6/1(+8%)	(4) Milajess 6/1, Down in weights and first sign of promise for current yard when third of 13 at Musselburgh (2m, soft) 19 days ago, although the reopposing We Still Believe was ahead in second. 0-15 but encouraging third behind easy winner at Musselburgh latest & could be thereabouts.
5th 5th (7) (9/2 +10%) Misty Mani	9/2(+10%)	(7) Misty Mani 9/2, Won 3 on the bounce in 2022 and bounced back following a strong of underwhelming efforts when placed at Market Rasen and over 19f here on her last 2 outings. Placed the last twice (here most recently) and can give another good account.
6th 6th (5) (17/2 -55%) Lahire	17/2(-55%)	(5) Lahire 17/2, Vastly improved with cheekpieces added when landing 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield (soft) in October. Very disappointing back there following month but remains unexposed now handicapping after a short break. Won juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield in October; tailed off there since but not written off.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A chance can be taken on JIMMY BOY, who was well held in sixth at Fakenham latest but was dropped 5lb for that effort. The son of Elzaam was sent off at a big price that day but dropping in grade could see him go close. Ring Of Beara was well beaten into second on heavy ground last time, but he could be seen in a better light off a 2lb lower rating with the conditions unlikely to be as testing. Of the remainder, Milajess appeals most.

WE STILL BELIEVE was the only one able to serve it up to a very well-treated rival when second at Musselburgh last time and could take a bit of pegging back if showing up here in similar form. Milajess was 3½ lengths behind the selection in third at Musselburgh and may provide the chief threat ahead of Lahire, who should be up to making his presence felt from this mark if recapturing the form he showed when winning a Sedgefield juvenile in the autumn.

The reapplied visor prompted a return to form from WE STILL BELIEVE at Musselburgh last time. He's the pick ahead of Milajess.

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (7/2 +53%) Kingofthewest	7/2(+53%)	(8) Kingofthewest 7/2, Dual winner over hurdles who acquitted himself well on his first two starts over the larger obstacles but came in a tame fourth at Wincanton last time. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces refitted. Not at best last time but has made the frame in all three chases and enters calculations.
2 2nd (9) (12/1 -85%) Walkinthewoods	12/1(-85%)	(9) Walkinthewoods 12/1, Off the mark over timber at this track (2m) in October 2022 and doubled his tally at Ffos Las in May. Narrowly denied on first 2 starts back this term (including at Ffos Las on chase bow last month) but last couple of runs have been poor. Modest the last twice but strong claims if judged on Ffos Las second in November.
3 3rd (6) (9/4 +65%) Rock Of Star	9/4(+65%)	(6) Rock Of Star 9/4, Brought the curtain down on last season's campaign with back-to-back wins in 23.6f handicaps here. Has gone backwards from his reappearance this term, though. Won twice over 2m7f here at end of last season but needs to better his recent efforts.
4 4th (2) (14/1 -180%) Moonlighter	14/1(-180%)	(2) Moonlighter 14/1, C&D winner. 13/8, creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Lingfield (20f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Looks the most solid proposition in a thin race. Not the force of old but won over C&D last season and could give this a good shot.
5th 5th (10) (10/1 +70%) Valirann Gold	10/1(+70%)	(10) Valirann Gold 10/1, Turned in his best effort of the season when second of 7 at Fontwell (17.8f, soft) 29 days ago. Has a job on from out of the weights, though. Stayed on from poor position for second at Fontwell last month; 13lb wrong here, though.
6th 6th (3) (11/4 +17%) Hermes Du Gouet	11/4(+17%)	(3) Hermes Du Gouet 11/4, Point winner who was much improved when making all in 2m Exeter novice hurdle last January. Failed to kick on after 7 months off when fifth in handicap chase there on his return but not written off. Engaged 3.20 Leicester Tuesday. Made low-key seasonal/chase debut but could still have a good future over fences.
7th 7th (5) (28/1 -100%) Skinflint	28/1(-100%)	(5) Skinflint 28/1, Dual winner here last season (including over C&D) so, while he returned with a tame effort at Taunton 41 days ago, he's not one to completely write off. Made low-key reappearance last month but was a dual course winner last season; a possible.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -78%) Kings Keeper	16/1(-78%)	(1) Kings Keeper 16/1, Irish import who made a good start for this yard in 2022/23, placing twice prior to scoring in decisive fashion over hurdles at Ffos Las. Looked rusty back over fences on return in November and no surprise to see an improved showing here. Not seen since low-key seasonal debut in November but remains unexposed over fences.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -367%) I Shut That D'or	28/1(-367%)	(4) I Shut That D'or 28/1, Fairly useful course winner over hurdles who shaped as if better for the run when third of 4 on chase debut at Fontwell in October. Has failed to complete on both subsequent outings, though. Didn't run badly on seasonal/chase debut but two non-completions have followed.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

MOONLIGHTER was a beaten favourite when third at Lingfield last time, but that was only his second start of the season and the veteran can be given another chance off a 2lb lower mark. I Shut That D'or also failed to fire when well backed on his most recent outing, at Wincanton on Boxing Day, but he should not be underestimated. Kings Keeper and Skinflint are noted too.

MOONLIGHTER is well treated and arrives on the back of a creditable run at Lingfield, so he makes most appeal for all that there are always slight reservations in regard to his jumping. Hermes du Gouet is unexposed and capable of better, while Skinflint shouldn't be dismissed returning to a track that suits him.

He has a point to prove but WALKINTHEWOODS will be hard to beat if able to match the form of his clear second at Ffos Las in November.

15:50 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Rusheen	9/2(+10%)	(3) Rusheen 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, excellent second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 27 days ago, just failing. Should progress. 0-5 but only beaten a nose when up in trip on handicap debut; respected despite 5lb rise.
2 2nd (8) (7/1 +0%) Junot	7/1(+0%)	(8) Junot 7/1, Good fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Naas (19.1f, soft) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 0-10; in the mix in h'cap hurdles this winter; only beaten 3l latest;.
3 3rd (9) (7/1 +83%) Lily's Choice	7/1(+83%)	(9) Lily's Choice 7/1, 200/1, sixth of 12 in novice chase at this course (16.5f, heavy) 39 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Struggled in beginners' last twice and poor h'cap bow over timber previously.
4 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Lilian Bland	12/1(-33%)	(7) Lilian Bland 12/1, Third of 8 in handicap chase (15/2) at Tramore (22.8f, heavy) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. 2nd in a point in November and 3rd back under rules latest; shorter trip may not help.
5th 5th (18) (33/1 -83%) Aodhan May	33/1(-83%)	(18) Aodhan May 33/1, Fifteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 45 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. RESERVE. Off the mark in h'cap chase last term but struggled on all 3 runs since; reserve.
6th 6th (13) (14/1 +13%) Shean Glory	14/1(+13%)	(13) Shean Glory 14/1, Two wins from 41 NH runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Thirteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 9/1) 24 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual hurdle winner; tailed off latest but this is weaker and in good form previously.
7th 7th (15) (66/1 +34%) Max Time	66/1(+34%)	(15) Max Time 66/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 50/1) 24 days ago, pulled up before last. Unplaced in 17 starts and no signs of a return to form of late; pulled up latest.
8th 8th (1) (8/1 +20%) Hillsdale	8/1(+20%)	(1) Hillsdale 8/1, Promising type. Good third of 10 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, soft, 15/2) 41 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Can make presence felt. Unseated first 2 runs; more promise more recently; improver now h'capping.
\|F\| \|F\| (11) (7/1 +89%) Mount Gable	7/1(+89%)	(11) Mount Gable 7/1, 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 165 days ago. Up in trip. Poor form in maiden hurdles on first four outings and tailed off in h'caps since.
\|F\| \|F\| (6) (10/1 +50%) Jouster	10/1(+50%)	(6) Jouster 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 62 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Unplaced in 3 points; yet to show much under rules inc' h'cap bow latest.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +50%) Gold Haven	4/1(+50%)	(2) Gold Haven 4/1, Creditable third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17f, soft, 9/2) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly. 0-16 but knocking on the door and turn is near; longer trip should help.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (9/1 +36%) Pirate Bonnie	9/1(+36%)	(12) Pirate Bonnie 9/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 68 days ago, pulled up. Poor form last term and while short prices this winter, she's failed to show improved form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (40/1 +20%) Boxcar Molly	40/1(+20%)	(10) Boxcar Molly 40/1, 50/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 64 days ago. Up in trip. Modest form so far including handicaps on last three starts; needs improvement.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (80/1 -100%) Feyan	80/1(-100%)	(5) Feyan 80/1, First run since leaving Robert Tyner when below form eighth of 16 in handicap chase (40/1) at Listowel (20f, good). Off 16 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tailed off over fences when last seen; this is a tough ask on the back of 488-day absence.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

JUNOT has put together a series of solid handicap runs and a reproduction of his latest effort at Naas may be good enough. The Mick Winters-trained gelding kept on nicely into fourth beaten only about three lengths behind American Money and the fifth, Butty O Brien, gave the form a boost at Navan last Saturday. The Big Cloud has been heavily backed when placed on her latest two starts and wasn't helped by a stumble early on when third at Punchestown on New Year's Eve. Gold Haven is another strong contender having also been placed on her latest two outings including when runner-up in a 20-runner Cork handicap over this trip, while Rusheen showed much improved form when just denied by Storm Mahler on testing ground at Limerick.

THE BIG CLOUD was unable to justify market confidence when third at Punchestown last month but it was still another step forward (pulled clear of the rest) and she remains of interest. Rusheen showed big improvement when only just failing to make a winning handicap debut at Limerick and is an obvious threat, while Hillsdale is a potential improver switched to handicaps.

GOLD HAVEN has been in career best form and a return to further may help her get her head in front

16:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (6/1 -9%) Dillydingdillydong	6/1(-9%)	(2) Dillydingdillydong 6/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 days ago. Can give another good account stepping back up in trip. Has run well the last twice, but is now 0-20 and another placing may be his best hope.
1 1st (1) (Evens +9%) Destinado	Evens(+9%)	(1) Destinado Evens, Thrived upon joining new yard this year, making it 2 wins from 3 starts when storming clear of 10 rivals in Southwell minor event (12f) 6 days ago. Big player once more turned out quickly. 2-3 since joining this yard and won easily last time; major player despite penalty.
2 2nd (8) (14/1 -133%) Tawtheef	14/1(-133%)	(8) Tawtheef 14/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, heavy) in October, underfoot conditions a plausible excuse. Drops in class on return and worth noting he's won following a break previously. Had wind op. C&D winner; back from three months off and wind surgery needs to have made a difference.
3 3rd (11) (10/1 +60%) Forever Proud	10/1(+60%)	(11) Forever Proud 10/1, 28/1, not disgraced when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 35 days ago. Drop in grade rates a plus here and claims of hitting the frame. 0-12 and finished behind a couple of these over C&D five weeks ago; others preferred.
4 4th (5) (8/1 +43%) Qeyaady	8/1(+43%)	(5) Qeyaady 8/1, Modest gelding. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 18 days ago, slowly away. 1-25 but ran well when third here on penutimate start; each-way possibilities.
5th 5th (9) (33/1 -175%) Well Prepared	33/1(-175%)	(9) Well Prepared 33/1, Course winner who scored twice around this time last year. However, out of sorts in recent starts, last of 8 in minor event (9/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Won twice around this time last year, but not in the same form lately; cheekpieces on.
6th 6th (6) (12/1 -20%) Rainbow Sign	12/1(-20%)	(6) Rainbow Sign 12/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, good fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 35 days ago, weakening last ½f. 2-35, both wins coming over 7f here; may have run better than it looked over C&D last time.
7th 7th (7) (11/1 -38%) Reformed Character	11/1(-38%)	(7) Reformed Character 11/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/3) 22 days ago. 0-18; ran well in one go on this surface but opposable for now from his wide draw.
8th 8th (10) (80/1 -142%) Certain Style	80/1(-142%)	(10) Certain Style 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, AW, 80/1) 89 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back up in trip. Returns from three months off; not fully exposed, but a good deal more is needed.
9th 9th (12) (125/1 -213%) Gosmore	125/1(-213%)	(12) Gosmore 125/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Henry Candy when last of 9 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 20 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Hasn't beaten very many in her six starts including on stable debut here; look elsewhere..
10th 10th (3) (125/1 -150%) Klip Klopp	125/1(-150%)	(3) Klip Klopp 125/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (150/1) at Brighton (9.9f, heavy) in October. Others preferred back from 3 months off. 0-13 and has lots to prove, even at this level.
11th 11th (4) (7/2 +78%) Pure Bubbles	7/2(+78%)	(4) Pure Bubbles 7/2, Modest gelding. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fakenham (16f, soft) 72 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gary Moore. Blinkers back on. 0-21; favoured by the weights but only of interest if backed on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

DESTINADO was a four-length winner of a similar race over 1m4f at Southwell last week and a 5lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop him from going in again. Dillydingdillydong has run well on his last couple of starts and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Reformed Character and Forever Proud.

DESTINADO has been resurgent upon joining James Owen, making it 2 wins from 3 starts with a dominant display at Southwell 6 days ago. He looks the one to beat again despite conceding weight all round. Tawtheef back from a break is another of interest, with Dillydingdillydong and Reformed Character others fancied to be thereabouts.

It may be worth taking a chance with RAINBOW SIGN who may have performed even better than it looked when fifth over C&D last time.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/4 +30%) Wendigo	7/4(+30%)	(1) Wendigo 7/4, £70,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who built on his Worcester debut third when landing short odds at Hexham (heavy) in November. Ought to be very competitive under the penalty. Irish point winner and has finished third and first in his two bumpers.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 +6%) Wilful	2/1(+6%)	(2) Wilful 2/1, Cost €105,000 as a 3-y-o and having been too free at Stratford on debut, showed much improved form to get off the mark at this C&D (good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago, showing a willing attitude under pressure. Has a penalty to carry, but there's plenty to like. Nicely on top at the finish over C&D a month ago; could be the one they have to beat.
3 3rd (7) (18/1 -125%) Magical Hill	18/1(-125%)	(7) Magical Hill 18/1, £40,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdle/high-class chase winner Classic Getaway and temperamental but fairly useful chaser Alminar. Dam (b74) ran once in bumper. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 2023). Bought for £40,000 after finishing just under 7l behind Wendigo in a 3m Irish point.
4 4th (11) (80/1 -100%) Wendywilldo	80/1(-100%)	(11) Wendywilldo 80/1, Dragon Dancer filly. Dam (h84), maiden hurdler (stayed 23f), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart staying chaser (Scottish Grand National winner) Takingrisks. dam runner-up in 2m4f/2m7f hurdles, half-sister to Scottish National winner Takingrisks.
5th 5th (6) (100/1 -150%) Independent Jimmy	100/1(-150%)	(6) Independent Jimmy 100/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding who looked badly in need of the experience when finishing a well-beaten eighth behind Wilful over C&D (good to soft) last month. He was a weak 28-1 chance when never counting in Wilful's bumper here last month.
6th 6th (8) (7/1 +50%) Away She Goes	7/1(+50%)	(8) Away She Goes 7/1, 5,000 gns 4-y-o, Mahler mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 7f/1m winner Beauchamp Bagenal. Dam (h103), ran twice over hurdles, 7f/1m winner on Flat. Yard also runs Saxon Star. 5,000gns 4yo; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Beauchamp Bagenal (7f; RPR 99).
7th 7th (5) (25/1 +0%) Foster's Fortune	25/1(+0%)	(5) Foster's Fortune 25/1, Down the field but not beaten far in a couple of bumpers this winter (latest over C&D). Step forward required if he's to get involved. Difficult to see why he should be reversing latest course placings with Wilful.
8th 8th (3) (40/1 -60%) Apollos Mission	40/1(-60%)	(3) Apollos Mission 40/1, Telescope gelding. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 6f). Betting should guide expectations. Third foal; dam placed 5f/6f at two (RPR 65), sister to 6f AW winner Superplex.
9th 9th (9) (4/1 -45%) Diva B	4/1(-45%)	(9) Diva B 4/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Maclaine and fair hurdler Regal Renaissance, stays 3m. Interesting newcomer. 50,000euros 3yo; half-sister to winning hurdlers Maclaine and Regal Renaissance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (66/1 +0%) Come On Big Boy	66/1(+0%)	(4) Come On Big Boy 66/1, Ardad gelding. Half-brother fair 1m winner Between Me And U. Dam 9f/1¼m winner. 1,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam 1m1f-1m2f winner (RPR 75); not that appealing.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

WILFUL took a pleasant step forward from his debut effort to score by three lengths over C&D last time, and he now has a 7lb penalty to shoulder. The son of Westerner could have plenty more to offer and looks the one to beat. Wendigo justified odds-on favouritism on heavy ground at Hexham and it would be no surprise to see him thereabouts, while any market confidence behind Diva B would also be of interest.

This looks to concern penalised runners WENDIGO and Wilful, with preference for the former having confirmed the promise of his Rules debut at Hexham 9 weeks ago. Jonjo O'Neill's charge showed a willing attitude to open his account over C&D last month, so he won't allow the selection to have it all his own way, while Diva B and Saxon Star are a couple of interesting debutantes worth keeping an eye on, too.

Wilful is preferred to Wendigo of the previous winners but, as a 4yo filly, DIVA B is getting plenty of weight off that pair.

16:20 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (18/1 -13%) Inchester D'amsyl	18/1(-13%)	(17) Inchester D'amsyl 18/1, Maiden who showed a bit first 2 starts in novice hurdles. Yet to kick on in handicaps but shaped as if better for the run following 5 months off when fifth at Exeter (21.6f) 5 weeks ago. Should have more to offer. Soundly beaten in first two handicaps but last month's Exeter fifth was more encouraging.
1 1st (18) (9/4 +44%) Mumbles	9/4(+44%)	(18) Mumbles 9/4, Gradual improver in handicaps, running his best race yet when hitting the crossbar at Ffos Las (2½m, heavy) last time. Pulled clear of the third (who has scored twice since) that day and he's a lively candidate up 2 lb. Clear second to a three-time subsequent winner at Ffos Las in November; one to consider.
2 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Accidental Legend	4/1(+0%)	(4) Accidental Legend 4/1, Won 3 on the bounce at around 2½m last winter and, having slipped below his last winning mark, bounced back to form to justify support at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 33 days ago, staying on well. Possibilities from 6 lb higher. Displayed sudden return to form and rewarded heavy market support at Uttoxeter last month.
3 3rd (11) (40/1 -150%) Breizh Alko	40/1(-150%)	(11) Breizh Alko 40/1, Veteran who has an all-or-nothing profile, seeing off his 6 rivals in game fashion at Southwell (24.3f, soft) in March before running poorly when pulled up at Uttoxeter 12 days later. Off 9 months and others make greater appeal on balance. Dug deep to win off this mark last March but absent since pulled up 12 days later.
4 4th (1) (12/1 -20%) God's Own Getaway	12/1(-20%)	(1) God's Own Getaway 12/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who caught the eye with ground he made up when third in a Warwick novice (19f) in November. Failed to confirm that promise on handicap bow at Wincanton since but it remains early days and application of cheekpieces may help now. Disappointed on recent handicap debut but probably still has potential.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (15) (8/1 +50%) He's My Shadow	8/1(+50%)	(15) He's My Shadow 8/1, Placed in points and showed something to work on in novice/maiden hurdles during first half of last year. Absent since finishing fourth of 7 in handicap at Stratford (2m) in June but returns with yard amongst the winners and not one to write off. Has fitness to prove after a layoff but ran big race in C&D novice last March; interesting.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (11/2 +31%) Deerstalker	11/2(+31%)	(7) Deerstalker 11/2, Well held only start in bumpers but better for hurdles debut experience when fourth in a Plumpton novice (15.9f) 37 days ago, shaping better than distance beaten suggests in the process. Likely there's more to come now handicapping. Shaped with significant promise in 2m Plumpton novice last month; handicap debut today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (11/1 +56%) Champagne Rhythm	11/1(+56%)	(13) Champagne Rhythm 11/1, C&D maiden hurdle winner in February 2021 but hasn't really threatened since over hurdles or fences. Cheekpieces on for first time. C&D winner; has a lot to prove but is very well handicapped; cheekpieces tried.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (15/2 -7%) Danton	15/2(-7%)	(5) Danton 15/2, Looked on the up when scoring at Exeter in November but lost action when pulled up in handicap hurdle there (21.6f, heavy) 23 days ago. Worth another chance. Opened account in November and had excuse when pulled up last month; remains of interest.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (16/1 +20%) Inion Tiogair	16/1(+20%)	(3) Inion Tiogair 16/1, Fair bumper winner last season who hasn't gone without promise in trio of novice/maiden hurdles at around 2m during second half of last year. Out of a 3m winner herself so this increase in trip could well help now attentions switch to handicaps. Began hurdling career with three fairly encouraging 2m runs here; up in trip today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (18/1 +10%) My Lady Phoenix	18/1(+10%)	(14) My Lady Phoenix 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted best effort yet when runner-up on qualifying hurdles run here (2m) in November. Checked out pretty tamely on handicap debut at Wincanton (19.8f) last month but it remains early days with her. Placed twice over hurdles but was pulled up when upped to 2m4f for handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (66/1 -100%) Ileny Royale	66/1(-100%)	(8) Ileny Royale 66/1, Placed twice from 4 starts in minor events for Gabriel Leenders in France. However, friendless in the betting and offered little on handicap hurdle debut for new yard at Ffos Las (15.8f) in December. Up in trip now. Well beaten when 100-1 for last month's handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, heavy).
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (80/1 -60%) Meranti	80/1(-60%)	(12) Meranti 80/1, Mid-field both starts over hurdles in Ireland and signed off time for Stuart Crawford with fourth-place finish in a bumper in May. Little to shout about in 3 appearances for new yard, though, including on handicap debut at Hereford last time. Well-beaten 80-1 shot when upped to 3m1f for handicap debut in November; back in trip here.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for ACCIDENTAL LEGEND, who readily accounted for Jack Sprat at Uttoxeter shortly before Christmas. Off a 6lb higher mark, the seven-year-old merits the utmost respect once again. The unexposed Deerstalker has to be of some interest on his handicap bow, while Danton is another who warrants a place on the shortlist in the finale.

DANTON remains with potential if all is well (lost action when pulled up at Exeter just 3 weeks ago) and he's worth another chance. Mumbles is a live player, while Uttoxeter-winner Accidental Legend could go well again having notched up a hat-trick last season.

Perhaps the answer might be HE'S MY SHADOW, who made a bold attempt to dominate a C&D novice from the front last March.

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (22/1 -175%) Run Joy Run	22/1(-175%)	(11) Run Joy Run 22/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 10 days ago. not discounted. Cheekpieces on when second at Lingfield ten days ago; in the mix again.
2 2nd (2) (9/4 +63%) True Blue Gent	9/4(+63%)	(2) True Blue Gent 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 14 in nursery at this C&D 35 days ago, going off too hard. Well drawn and could be hard to pass. Much improved in first-time blinkers when C&D second; player with headgear again sported.
3 3rd (4) (14/1 -17%) High Sport	14/1(-17%)	(4) High Sport 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Others more appealing. Failed to kick on since sent handicapping, tried in a visor when eighth here last time.
4 4th (13) (33/1 -32%) Lunar Rocks	33/1(-32%)	(13) Lunar Rocks 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 300/1) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Yet to show much in her three outings thus far; blinkers go on for her handicap debut.
5th 5th (6) (15/2 +6%) Maverick Style	15/2(+6%)	(6) Maverick Style 15/2, Winner at Chelmsford City in December. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this course (7f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Took Chelmsford nursery and solid fourth over 7f here since; shortlisted back at 1m.
6th 6th (1) (9/2 +44%) Saxon Magic	9/2(+44%)	(1) Saxon Magic 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in minor event (66/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Could up his game and warrants a market check. Big step forward when fourth at Lingfield; very much considered up to 1m now h'capping.
7th 7th (9) (5/1 +17%) Glen Heste	5/1(+17%)	(9) Glen Heste 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. Enters calculations. Good C&D runner-up 3 weeks ago; form franked so he must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.
8th 8th (12) (25/1 +0%) Sicilian Sosizza	25/1(+0%)	(12) Sicilian Sosizza 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has shown little in his three runs; needs switch to h'caps to spark major improvement.
9th 9th (7) (10/1 +0%) Terratino Fire	10/1(+0%)	(7) Terratino Fire 10/1, 9/2, 5½ lengths sixth of 9 to Maverick Style in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f) 34 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Still a maiden and below-par sixth in 7f Chelmsford nursery last month.
10th 10th (5) (11/2 +21%) Eccentric	11/2(+21%)	(5) Eccentric 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) 60 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Has been brought along steadily; blinkered for his handicap debut and no forlorn hope.

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17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

GLEN HESTE produced by far the best performance of his career so far to fill the runner-spot over C&D earlier in the month and he has only been raised 1lb for that display. The son of Exceed And Excel could still have improvement in him on just his sixth career start and can get off the mark. True Blue Gent also hit the woodwork over track and trip last time, when fitted with first-time blinkers, and he looks a likely player in the retained headgear. Saxon Magic warrants a market check on his first start in the handicap ranks.

TRUE BLUE GENT reacted well to blinkers over C&D last time and, from stall 1 he has a chance to make all if he can eke out a bit more improvement. Trois Blancs shaped well from an unpromising position at Wolverhampton on handicap debut recently, so he could make his presence felt and Glen Heste is a likely player if he can overcome a tricky draw.

Marco Botti's TRUE BLUE GENT was an excellent runner-up over C&D last time out and can go one better now off just a 1lb higher mark.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (11/4 +45%) Green Power	11/4(+45%)	(6) Green Power 11/4, C&D winner in October and remained in form since, finishing second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. On the shortlist again. Two-time C&D winner; good Wolver second 12 days ago; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.
2 2nd (11) (5/2 -53%) Cephalus	5/2(-53%)	(11) Cephalus 5/2, Left previous efforts for this yard in his wake when landing a gamble at Lingfield (1m) last month. Backed up that display when just touched off at Southwell (1m) 18 days ago (clear of remainder) and he's a big player once more with visor now fitted. In fine form for current yard, clear Southwell second latest; big shout with visor added.
3 3rd (5) (12/1 -85%) Uzincso	12/1(-85%)	(5) Uzincso 12/1, Six-time C&D winner but latest back in 2022. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 35 days ago. Cheekpieces added. Merits respect. Multiple C&D scorer; back on track when fourth at Lingfield latest; can go well again.
4 4th (8) (8/1 +43%) Hul Ah Bah Loo	8/1(+43%)	(8) Hul Ah Bah Loo 8/1, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Fifth of 6 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (1m) 9 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Back to winning ways at Lingfield in November but beat only one there nine days ago.
5th 5th (10) (20/1 -100%) Lunarscape	20/1(-100%)	(10) Lunarscape 20/1, Placed in AW handicaps on final 3 outings last year. Left poorly placed when seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago and treated as if still in form. Didn't enjoy rub of green for her new yard when seventh at Wolver latest; not discounted.
6th 6th (1) (11/1 +0%) Dagmar Run	11/1(+0%)	(1) Dagmar Run 11/1, Ended long losing run in 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f) in December, just holding on. Cheekpieces on first time, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 19 days ago. Won at Chelmsford but cheekpieces on when only fifth at Wolver since; can bounce back.
7th 7th (3) (18/1 -64%) Shot Of Love	18/1(-64%)	(3) Shot Of Love 18/1, Latest win at Epsom in September. 10/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 72 days ago. Landed 8.5f Epsom handicap in September and he has continued in good form; shortlisted.
8th 8th (7) (17/2 +74%) Awtaad Prince	17/2(+74%)	(7) Awtaad Prince 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolver handicap four weeks ago; others are much preferred.
9th 9th (9) (11/1 -144%) Lunario	11/1(-144%)	(9) Lunario 11/1, 16/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) in October. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Cheekpieces on first time. Interesting runner, particularly if backed. Low-mileage 4yo; cheekpieces on for yard debut and very much one to consider back up to 1m.
10th 10th (2) (25/1 -127%) Forward Flight	25/1(-127%)	(2) Forward Flight 25/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in October. 7/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 27 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but last at Newcastle latest; needs to bounce back.
11th 11th (4) (22/1 -100%) Covert Mission	22/1(-100%)	(4) Covert Mission 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in July. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) on reappearance 20 days ago. May strip fitter for the run. C&D scorer; looked rusty after 4 months off at Lingfield latest; can take a step forward.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

CEPHALUS was just denied when sent off at odds-on at Southwell and now has a 4lb higher to contend with, but he has looked like one to follow since a gamble was landed at Lingfield and can make it two from his last three in a first-time visor. Green Power put in another solid effort to hit the crossbar at Wolverhampton so could have a say off a 1lb higher mark. Lunario completes the shortlst.

Although CEPHALUS was beaten at short odds last time it was actually a good run and he's taken to resume winning ways with a visor added now. Green Power, Lunario, a new recruit for the Alice Haynes yard, and C&D specialist Uzincso may give him most to think about.

Gary Moore's rejuvenated CEPHALUS remains handily weighted on past form and can resume winning ways after being edged out at Southwell.

18:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (13/2 +35%) Cracking Gold	13/2(+35%)	(4) Cracking Gold 13/2, 19,000 gns foal, €95,000 yearling, Havana Gold colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f-1m winner Crack On Crack On (by Havana Gold). Cost plenty and this newcomer could go well. In good hands so this son of Havana Gold is one to consider on his debut.
2 2nd (8) (5/6 -108%) Native Approach	5/6(-108%)	(8) Native Approach 5/6, Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to smart 6f-1m winner Discovery Island and half-brother to 1¼m winner Theatre Honours. Wears hood. Highly respected on debut for top operation. Too Darn Holt colt; hails from top yard and lots to like on paper; most interesting.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 +11%) Alhather	4/1(+11%)	(2) Alhather 4/1, €92,000 foal, 160,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam 7f winner out of useful 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Be My Queen. Second of 11 at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1) on debut 43 days ago. That was a promising start and he can improve. Good shout in this company. Shaped well when debut second at Southwell; has more to offer so must enter calculations.
4 4th (9) (80/1 -21%) Northfield Lake	80/1(-21%)	(9) Northfield Lake 80/1, 66/1, fourth of 9 at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 35 days ago. Very green when fourth at Lingfield on his debut; he can take a step forward.
5th 5th (5) (7/2 +50%) Forever Noah	7/2(+50%)	(5) Forever Noah 7/2, 85,000 gns foal, €95,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to winner up to 6f Mubaalegh and half-brother to several winners, including 1m winner Lord Tennyson and 7f winner Nibras Passion, both useful. Top yard 3 from 6 with their latest newcomers and obvious appeal first time up. Dark Angel brother to useful 5f/6f winner Mubaalegh; noteworthy debutant from top yard.
6th 6th (6) (66/1 -230%) Jolty Jem	66/1(-230%)	(6) Jolty Jem 66/1, Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 11f Frutireu and useful 1¼m winner Return To Dubai. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). Son of Dandy Man who is a half-brother to seven winners but market can guide on his debut.
7th 7th (10) (33/1 +18%) Hatadora	33/1(+18%)	(10) Hatadora 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, seventh of 13 at this course (8f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. She'll probably do better at some point as she gains in experience, perhaps in handicaps down the line. Failed to build on debut fifth when seventh here three weeks ago; may still do better.
8th 8th (1) (100/1 -300%) Caruso	100/1(-300%)	(1) Caruso 100/1, Fair form both starts on AW in 2022. Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving James Fanshawe. Marked drop in trip surely against him on return (dam a 1¾m winner and sister to St Leger/Gold Cup winner Leading Light). Hinted at promise for James Fanshawe in autumn 2022; market can guide on comeback run.
9th 9th (7) (200/1 -150%) Lightning Bay	200/1(-150%)	(7) Lightning Bay 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Has beaten just one rival in pair of novices at Lingfield and Wolverhampton; lots to find.

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18:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ALHATHER showed plenty of ability on debut when second over this trip at Southwell and is likely to have learned a great deal from that experience. The Kodiac colt should have any amount of improvement to come and he looks the one to beat. Godolphin's Native Approach is a well-related son of Too Darn Hot so he needs to be watched in the betting. 95,000-euro yearlings Cracking Gold and Forever Noah are others to watch out for.

NATIVE APPROACH makes plenty of appeal first time up for Godolphin and could be the way to go before market clues. Forever Noah is another interesting newcomer, while Alhather makes most appeal of those with experience.

Charlie Appleby's Too Darn Hot colt NATIVE APPROACH makes plenty of appeal on paper and is taken to go in at the first time of asking.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/4 +65%) Harriet's Angel	7/4(+65%)	(3) Harriet's Angel 7/4, 17/2, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 111 days. Could get back on track after a break. Progress has stalled, including in two runs after a wind op; down in weights but risky.
2 2nd (5) (9/4 -13%) Stella Hogan	9/4(-13%)	(5) Stella Hogan 9/4, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 13/2, respectable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 6 days ago, left with too much to do. Expected to be bang there. C&D win in October has been followed by three solid efforts in defeat; one to consider.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 -33%) Capuchinero	4/1(-33%)	(1) Capuchinero 4/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 12/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Type to bounce back quickly with headgear applied. Chelmsford winner in November and ran well under a penalty six days later; headgear on now.
4 4th (6) (18/1 -125%) Regal Glory	18/1(-125%)	(6) Regal Glory 18/1, 12/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in minor event at Bath (8f, good). Off 6 months. Likely to need the run. 7f AW winner as a 2yo; running okay when last seen but vulnerable back from six months off.
5th 5th (4) (17/2 -55%) Princess Naomi	17/2(-55%)	(4) Princess Naomi 17/2, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) 15 days ago. Should come on for latest outing, so worthy of interest. Conditions shouldn't be an issue; on a good mark & sharper for recent return; contender.
6th 6th (2) (10/1 -82%) Goldkit	10/1(-82%)	(2) Goldkit 10/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 9/1) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Blinkers/6f didn't work last time but this trip should be more suitable; dangerous mark.
7th 7th (7) (125/1 -279%) Madam Pickle	125/1(-279%)	(7) Madam Pickle 125/1, 66/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f), met some trouble. Off 14 months. Hard to make any sort of case for. Little solid form as a 2yo (6f-7f); absent for 442 days and she's hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

STELLA HOGAN didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when runner-up at Chelmsford last week and if running to a similar level on this quick turnaround, compensation may await. First-time cheekpieces could eke out enough improvement for Capuchinero to be involved in the shake-up and Alice Haynes' mare also warrants consideration in this company. Goldkit has fallen to a low enough mark to have a say in proceedings too, with the return to 7f appearing ideal.

STELLA HOGAN was set too much to do at Chelmsford last time and was only beaten by an improver so, in the hope that there's a solid pace on, she's preferred to Capuchinero, who is expected to be back on her game. Harriet's Angel is the pick of the remainder.

A trappy event in which PRINCESS NAOMI can take a step forward with her reappearance behind her. Stella Hogan is next best.

19:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/2 -56%) Silent Glance	7/2(-56%)	(7) Silent Glance 7/2, 36,000 gns Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1½m winner Twitch and 2-y-o 1m winner Kaloor, both useful. Interesting newcomer. 36,000gns yearling; half-sis to 6 winners out of a well-related mare; interesting newcomer.
2 2nd (5) (5/4 +0%) Miss Monte Carlo	5/4(+0%)	(5) Miss Monte Carlo 5/4, Promising type. Second of 13 in novice at this course (1m) on debut 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve and the one to beat. Short-head 2nd over 1m here on debut 3 weeks ago; bred to stay; more appealing than most.
3 3rd (1) (33/1 -32%) Angelica K	33/1(-32%)	(1) Angelica K 33/1, Connections went to 55,000 gns to acquire this Mastercraftsman filly last year. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Convection. One to note in the betting. 55,000gns 3yo; dam from an excellent family; doesn't have a daunting standard to aim at.
4 4th (6) (14/1 +44%) Ortigia	14/1(+44%)	(6) Ortigia 14/1, 11/1 and hooded, twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (1m) on debut 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Never travelled and always in rear over 1m here six weeks ago; hood left off today.
5th 5th (3) (14/1 -100%) College Choir	14/1(-100%)	(3) College Choir 14/1, 22/1, last of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 17 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind with blinkers added now. Didn't offer much on recent Wolverhampton debut but she's well bred & blinkers may help.
6th 6th (8) (25/1 +0%) Sun Dancer Girl	25/1(+0%)	(8) Sun Dancer Girl 25/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, eighth of 14 in novice at Chelmsford (1¼m) 41 days ago. Well held in two AW runs this winter; today's extra distance not enough to tempt.
7th 7th (2) (22/1 +33%) Anna Of Saxony	22/1(+33%)	(2) Anna Of Saxony 22/1, Seahenge filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 8.5f-12.5f winner Byford and 1m winner Torque Power. Dam French winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Bred to have a future so worth a precautionary betting check. Half-sister to six winners out of a Listed winner; yard not renowned for winning newcomers.
8th 8th (4) (7/2 +0%) Hail The Flag	7/2(+0%)	(4) Hail The Flag 7/2, 16/1, third of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 16/1) on debut 17 days ago. Open to improvement. Shaped with promise on recent Wolverhampton debut; more to come over this trip; contender.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Miss Monte Carlo offered plenty to work with when touched off on debut here. Ed Walker's filly is a potential improver now facing another three furlongs, but newcomer SILENT GLANCE is still worth risking. The daughter of Bated Breath is a half-sister to six winners, with 1m6f Listed scorer Twitch the pick of the bunch, so the trip shouldn't be an issue. Wolverhampton third Hail The Flag should give another good account of herself.

MISS MONTE CARLO is taken to build on the promise of last month's 1m course debut second now stepped up to a trip which should suit her on breeding. Wolverhampton third Hail The Flag looks the danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Ralph Beckett newcomer Silent Glance.

Silent Glance is a newcomer of some interest but HAIL THE FLAG is tentatively selected to confirm her debut promise.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (2/1 +56%) Lawmaker	2/1(+56%)	(7) Lawmaker 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in maiden (25/1) at this course (11f). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving William Jarvis. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Promise for William Jarvis last winter; interesting on handicap debut for his new trainer.
2 2nd (3) (14/1 -40%) Cresta Cat	14/1(-40%)	(3) Cresta Cat 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1, last of 3 in minor event at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. More required. One good run and two lesser efforts last spring; gelded during his absence; market useful.
3 3rd (4) (4/1 -33%) Turner Girl	4/1(-33%)	(4) Turner Girl 4/1, 7/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 5 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Missed out by a short head at Newcastle (1m2f) last week; this trip no problem; respected.
4 4th (8) (11/2 -83%) The Bay Warrior	11/2(-83%)	(8) The Bay Warrior 11/2, 17/2, won 10-runner handicap at this course (11f) 18 days ago, doing well to get up given he'd been quite keen and also met some trouble. Should go well again. 1m3f win here 18 days ago (form franked); up in class; more is required to follow up.
5th 5th (2) (9/1 -100%) Phantasy Mac	9/1(-100%)	(2) Phantasy Mac 9/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces back on. Respected. Flopped last time but she'd been running okay beforehand; stamina query; now tongue tied.
6th 6th (1) (11/1 -10%) Renardeau	11/1(-10%)	(1) Renardeau 11/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Eighth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 50 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Conditions to suit and he's on a dangerous mark if a recent wind op has the desired effect.
7th 7th (9) (80/1 -1131%) Cosmic View	80/1(-1131%)	(9) Cosmic View 80/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft, 12/1) 12 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Fair maiden for the Crisfords last year; struggled over hurdles for new yard; opposable.
8th 8th (5) (4/1 +80%) Hamnet	4/1(+80%)	(5) Hamnet 4/1, Tongue strap on, first run since leaving A. Fabre when twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, 28/1) on UK debut, slowly away. Off 105 days. Significantly up in trip. Low-key stable debut here in October (1m); big step up in trip today; enough to prove.
9th 9th (6) (50/1 -400%) Head Of State	50/1(-400%)	(6) Head Of State 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden (5/1) at Fairyhouse (12f, good). Off 7 months. Sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien 4,000 gns in October. Makes handicap debut. Some promise for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland; sold 4,000gns in October; market to guide.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The Bay Warrior left it late to get up over 1m3f here earlier this month so he is a likely candidate back over an extra furlong, but TURNER GIRL gets the vote. Ed Dunlop's mare is effectively 5lb lower than when narrowly denied at Newcastle last week, after taking into account Morgan Cole's claim, so she appears well placed to go one better. Cresta Cat merits close inspection ahead of his handicap bow.

TURNER GIRL was only just edged out at Newcastle on Friday and can make amends off the same mark. The Bay Warrior did well to win here earlier this month and looks the obvious threat, with Phantasy Mac best of the others.

Renardeau is interesting on the back of a wind op but LAWMAKER may be worth chancing on his stable/handicap debut.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (7/2 +56%) Mostly Sunny	7/2(+56%)	(1) Mostly Sunny 7/2, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 8/1) 40 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Winless since 2022 and came in only seventh at Southwell last month; blinkers go back on.
1 1st (11) (4/5 +64%) Barrel Aged	4/5(+64%)	(11) Barrel Aged 4/5, 13/8, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 19 days ago by short head from De Vega's Warrior, showing good attitude. Can go well again. Off the mark at Southwell latest; 2m will suit so big shout with few miles on the clock.
2 2nd (8) (17/2 +39%) The Bunt	17/2(+39%)	(8) The Bunt 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when sixth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Off 12 months (had wind op) and not discredited when sixth in Wolver maiden; considered.
3 3rd (7) (5/1 -43%) De Vega's Warrior	5/1(-43%)	(7) De Vega's Warrior 5/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, good short-head second of 11 to Barrel Aged in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 11/2) 19 days ago, missing break. Expected to be bang there. Edged out by Barrel Aged at Southwell 19 days ago; another bold showing is on the cards.
4 4th (4) (33/1 -32%) Wilderness	33/1(-32%)	(4) Wilderness 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. On a long losing run and recent form on the Flat/hurdles isn't overly encouraging either.
5th 5th (2) (50/1 -52%) Indigo Times	50/1(-52%)	(2) Indigo Times 50/1, C&D winner. Seven wins from 24 Flat runs. 150/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, missing break. C&D winner but he looked rusty after 18 months off when tenth over C&D 18 days ago.
6th 6th (9) (10/1 -150%) Thirtyfourstitches	10/1(-150%)	(9) Thirtyfourstitches 10/1, Useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 17 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes polytrack debut. Fairly useful hurdles winner but yet to match that form on the Flat; may still do better.
7th 7th (5) (33/1 -267%) Militry Decoration	33/1(-267%)	(5) Militry Decoration 33/1, Found run of good form coming to a halt when last of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy, 33/1). Off 120 days. Worth a look on return. Off since last at Nottingham in September; needs to hit the ground running after layoff.
8th 8th (6) (25/1 -56%) Phoenix Aquilus	25/1(-56%)	(6) Phoenix Aquilus 25/1, 5/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Fair on the all weather, poor on last Flat run. Good third in 2m Taunton handicap hurdle last month; considered back in this sphere.
9th 9th (10) (33/1 -136%) San Pedro	33/1(-136%)	(10) San Pedro 33/1, 9/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 65 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Poor on last Flat outing. Solid third for new yard in 3m1f Plumpton h'cap hurdle in November; in the picture.
10th 10th (3) (10/1 -67%) Planet Legend	10/1(-67%)	(3) Planet Legend 10/1, Dual winner over hurdles last season. Below par this term, including back on the Flat latest. A two-time hurdles winner for his current yard but below par back in this sphere over C&D.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

There was little to separate BARREL AGED (winner) and De Vega's Warrior (second) when the pair met at Southwell last time, and the former is expected to confirm those placings en route to further success. Marco Botti's unexposed stayer has been raised just 2lb in the ratings for that victory and he looks sure to progress once again. Planet Legend is most appealing of the remainder.

There was little to choose between BARREL AGED and De Vega's Warrior when first and second at Southwell 3 weeks ago, but the much less-exposed Barrel Aged can come out on top again. Militry Decoration is the type to bounce back after a break and is best of the rest.

Marco Botti's lightly raced 4yo BARREL AGED (nap) gets a confident vote to follow up his recent Southwell success over this longer trip

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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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	At the races top pick
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How to use Tomform

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

About U.K Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomform Wednesday 24th January 2024

Races & Results Wednesday 24th January 2024

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12:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:20 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow