12:50 Limerick Claiming Hurdle 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Denis Hogan fields three horses and he could return to the saddle aboard a winner on BALLYADAM DESTINY. This is quite a drop in class from his last start when sixth in Fairyhouse. His runner-up berth on penultimate start at Limerick over Christmas was a more than decent effort. Optional Mix has a rating of 121 which entitles her to respect in this company. Furthermore, she has winning form at this track, so she has brighter prospects than most. Hogan's Bal De Rio has actually finished runner-up in three claiming hurdles in a row. He should run his race under Joey Sheridan who is more known for his exploits on the Flat. Decimation kept good company over flights a couple of years ago, but comes with risks having switched stables since he was last seen in December 2022.

BAL DE RIO was second in this last year and can go one place better as he sets the standard on these terms. Stablemate Ballyadam Destiny and Optional Mix are a couple of the chief dangers on form but the betting could be revealing.

The safest option may be BALLYADAM DESTINY who could have a fitness edge over stablemate Bal De Rio and Decimation

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13:00 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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OUT OF FOCUS is still learning over hurdles but is presented with a good opportunity to gain a breakthrough success in this discipline. A winner of a bumper last February, the Evan Williams-trained gelding has been placed twice over timber since and, given this represents a drop in class, he is the pick of this bunch. Crossbeau rates the chief threat, with Awesome Foursome also considered now he steps back in trip.

OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS has taken a few runs to find her feet for Venetia Williams but there were more encouraging signs last time and she's taken to build on that promise back in a handicap. Out of Focus has been placed in both handicaps and should be thereabouts, while Olly Murphy's Borodale retains potential as an unexposed sort.

Evan Williams' OUT OF FOCUS launched his handicap career with two good runs last month and might be the answer.

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13:15 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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NALA THE LIONESS must hold every chance if building on a strong runner-up effort on debut over C&D earlier in the month. Henry Brooke taking over in the saddle is a big plus, and she can uphold form with Sholokhova (fourth) from that contest, as well as seeing off Silent Auction, who improved from first to second start with a decent effort at Fontwell. Not Now Nathaniel looks the pick of Donald McCain's pair and she should be monitored for market support.

NALA THE LIONESS was a warm order in the betting when runner-up over C&D and she should improve for the experience, so she's well worth a chance to open her account at the second attempt. Donald McCain-trained newcomers Not Now Nathaniel and Lady Buttercup are dangers.

Inexperience appeared to cost NALA THE LIONESS here 24 days ago and she's taken to go one better. Not Now Nathaniel is second pick.

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13:25 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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ANOTHER OCANA appears to reserve his best performances for Limerick and made the breakthrough at this track last month. The 7lb rise in the weights is completely offset by the booking of claimer Jack Gilligan. Merry Moves has course form and a good claimer on board, so is more than capable of a big run as she has been placed in two of her last four races over flights. She is a long-standing maiden, but there isn't much depth to this race. A market move for Kiln Time on his first start for his new stable would be interesting based on his back form while Golden Symphony, who was placed on her last visit to this track, could respond to first-time blinkers.

Poor fare and ANOTHER OCANA might be capable of following up his win here last month. Merry Moves is an interesting alternative, while What An Ocean has a good chance on the pick of her form.

The vote goes to ANOTHER OCANA, who came good with a course win over 2m3f last time and has a 7lb claimer aboard to offset his rise

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13:35 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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CASTELFORT may not have beaten the highest calibre of opposition when scoring at Sandown last month, but he went about the task in a game manner and a similarly determined effort could see him brush aside the 7lb penalty. Recent Ludlow winner Hill Spirit is an obvious threat, while Dodger Long's experience gained in bumpers gives him every chance of being competitive on his hurdling bow.

This might develop into a straight fight between previous winners CASTELFORT and Hill Spirit, with the former narrowly preferred. Gary Moore newcomer Alain would come into it if the betting suggests he's fancied.

This might go to CASTELFORT, who displayed a willing attitude when landing a good prize at Sandown last month.

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13:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Narrowly denied on his handicap debut here earlier in the month, GLORY HIGHTS should be well suited by going back up in trip and William Maggs 3lb claim can help him get off the mark at the sixth time of asking. Secret Secret has strong claims on the form of his penultimate success at Kelso, while Lewa House has dropped to 2lb below his last winning mark. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Emotional Roller, Scalloway Bay and Theirshegoes.

EMOTIONAL ROLLER made a good start to his handicap career when third over 2½m at Wetherby on Boxing Day and there could be more to come now stepping up in trip so he's the suggestion. Ushuaia Dancer looks an interesting one for handicaps and is second choice ahead of Lewa House and Lincoln Burrows, who were second/third in the same race at Ayr at the turn of the year.

The suggestion is SCALLOWAY BAY, who has begun to show some improvement and can break his duck, now upped in trip.

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14:00 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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AH FUHGEDDABOUDIT's third place in a mares' maiden hurdle at Clonmel this month gives her every chance of getting off the mark in this company. Mag Dillane has plenty of experience to call upon and is only rated 1lb inferior to Ah Fuhgeddaboudit, so is likely to be on the premises. Lep Around showed marked improvement to score by a wide margin in her third point-to-point. A hood goes on for her track debut but, if in the same mood, she could go well. Chatterbox, Justmadeit and Noriska De La Mare are others with claims.

AH FUHGEDDABOUDIT has often been highly tried over hurdles but this is one of her easiest assignments to date and, with her experience counting for a good deal, this could be her chance to get off the mark. Mag Dillane and recent point winner Lep Around head up the dangers.

This looks like a fine opportunity for AH FUHGEDDABOUDIT (nap) who was placed behind a Willie Mullins-trained pair last time

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14:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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The hat-trick chasing Haston Clermont goes on the shortlist given his current form, despite going up 6lb for a 3m1f success in a novices' handicap at Wincanton 24 days ago. However, it was a deeper race that LEISSIERES EXPRESS won over this trip at Exeter five days earlier and, as such, he shades the vote off just 5lb higher. Secret Plan and Rouge De L'quest complete the shortlist.

HASTON CLERMONT is clearly on an upward curve following victories at Lingfield and Wincanton, and a 6 lb rise for his latest success is unlikely to be enough to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. Leissieres Express boasts a similar profile and he is second choice ahead of Guguss Collonges, while Secret Plan is expected to step up on his chase debut form and can also make an impact.

Jeremy Scott's LEISSIERES EXPRESS (nap) came good at Exeter on New Year's Day and has plenty of scope for further progress.

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14:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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A taking winner over C&D last time out, SIX ONE NINE looks the one to beat off a 4lb higher mark and he can overturn form with Contre Ordre (first) from Sedgefield last November. Micky Hammond's charge has disappointed since and it may be that Beat The Edge gives the selection the most to think, having been runner-up on his last two outings. Dakota Moirette is capable of being in the shake-up as well.

SIX ONE NINE has C&D form figures of 12241 and is taken to follow up last month's victory here. Limerick Leader and Contre Ordre may emerge as a couple of the dangers.

In a race riddled with risks, bSIX ONE NINE\p should go well in a race he won two years ago .

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14:35 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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MISTERGIF hasn't run since March but has good French form, both on the Flat and over hurdles. An 11-race maiden, he nonetheless has run well on the Flat at Longchamp and twice at top jumps venue Auteuil - finishing second on his latest start in a useful race. He handles testing conditions and today's 5lb claimer takes over from a 9lb claimer last time. Milo Lises ran really well on Punchestown Festival debut last April and while he flopped at Tramore on New Year's Day, is surely capable of far better, although needs to prove himself. Ballycallan King and Ask The Bookie were separated by a nose over C&D during Christmas and while that winner has subsequently boosted the form, Ballycallan King was twice well beaten in useful handicaps. Both horses are nonetheless capable and have place claims. Poets Cottage is a 14-race maiden who disappointed at Christmas, while Surf Club was well held at Clonmel in a race where another slow learner King Of Cong caught the eye.

If the market vibes surrounding french import MISTERGIF are upbeat the hint should be taken. He was runner-up on the second of his two starts over hurdles on the other side of the Channel and is probably capable of better. Ask The Bookie looks the main threat on the back of his solid C&D effort but Poet's Cottage also has claims. In addition to the selection, Willie Mullins also fields Milo Lises and Surf Club, with the former also worth a second look.

The fact that MISTERGIF has merited Cheltenham entries must have some significance in the context of a maiden of this standard.

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14:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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SUPREMELY WEST looks every inch a hurdler to keep on the right side of after posting two impressive victories in the north, prior to an admirable second at Southwell when bumping into a potentially useful horse. For his astute yard, he can make a successful handicap debut. Cuthbert Dibble struck at Ffos Las last April and rates as the main danger if ready to roll after almost 300 days off the track. Jaminska was third behind two in-form rivals in Listed company at Taunton and should not be dismissed lightly.

CUTHBERT DIBBLE marked himself down as a good prospect when making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts towards the back-end of last season and he could be worth chancing to defy a 9-month absence back in handicap company. Heros de Romay and low-mileage mare Jaminska are others to consider.

Lightly raced 5yo JAMINSKA began this season with two creditable runs at Taunton and remains unexposed over this sort of trip.

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15:00 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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FLORIDA DREAMS faced a stiff test in the Grade 1 Formby at Aintree on Boxing Day and is hard to oppose back at this less prestigious level. With a current rating of 129, he sets a decent standard and, with just a 7lb penalty to contend with for last month's win at Ayr, he's a prime contender in an otherwise ordinary novice hurdle. From The Clouds is feared most on his hurdling bow, with Rules debutant Moon Over Mexico rated a noteworthy alternative.

This step up in trip appears to be just what FLORIDA DREAMS needs and he is taken to resume winning ways having failed to land a blow in Grade 1 company last time. Tigga Time shaped well in a Catterick bumper and he is marginally preferred to Hazy Glen and point winner Moon Over Mexico for forecast purposes.

Unless something makes considerable improvement it is hard to see them being good enough to beat FLORIDA DREAMS, who can win again.

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15:10 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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A chance is taken that FLEMENS INTREST can win on handicap debut, under a 4lb claimer. A brother to Scottish National winner Beshabar, and an April point-to-point winner, he might prefer a longer distance but his sixth-placing in a smart Cork maiden in November reads very well, with the seventh-placed horse now rated 121, while the eighth was placed in a recent handicap. Carlas Big Jim's chances are more evident, having run well twice recently, although he drops in distance. Joeswayornoway has won just once from 24 hurdle attempts but ran well at Naas, while Tingarran Express' rating has gradually fallen to a winnable level and she ran well twice recently. Likable Chancer is a 22-race maiden over hurdles and while he races from a lower mark to his chase rating, drops in distance. Pana To Milan has been running well.

A chance is taken on PANA TO MILAN who was better than the result in a stronger race than this at Naas last time. Carlas Big Jim and Tingarran Express are others to consider, while handicap newcomer Flemens Intrest appeals as potential improver.

Having found some consistency lately, CARLAS BIG JIM might be able to get off the mark despite creeping up the handicap.

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15:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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Zambezi Fix kept on well to win over C&D, but a 5lb rise will make life tougher and preference is for AUTHORISED SPEED. Gary Moore's charge was in front and travelling best when falling two out at Ascot on his chasing bow before finishing a disappointing third at Plumpton. His ability to bounce back must be taken on trust, but it might pay to be in a forgiving mood with him. Issuing Authority bolted up in a beginners' chase at Haydock over Christmas and rates as the main danger.

ISSUING AUTHORITY looks a promising chaser in the making and can follow up his Haydock success. Authorised Speed might be the danger if jumping better back at a more suitable trip.

He needs to jump more fluently than he did at Plumpton but AUTHORISED SPEED could still have significant potential over fences.

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15:35 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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READYSTEADYBEAU had six and a half lengths to spare over the runner-up, Marown, when he bounded home at Ayr last month and is hard to oppose, despite the imposition of a 7lb higher mark. Marown holds a feasible chance of getting closer to the selection on the revised terms, but French import Jar Du Desert has been cut some slack by the handicapper and may be more of a threat on just his third start for the Nick Kent yard.

READYSTEADYBEAU looked well served by the return to positive tactics (notably jumped better) when running out a convincing winner at Ayr last month and a 7 lb rise may not be enough to prevent a bold follow-up bid. Fenland Tiger continues to improve and he's feared, with Brayhill and Marown other in-form sorts to consider.

A good handicap chase. ENQARDE has become hard to predict but he'd be a danger to all if on one of his going days in new cheekpieces.

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15:45 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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MOUNT FRISCO showed improvement when tried over fences recently and looks a progressive five-year-old. His hurdles form was just ordinary, but he won well at this distance over fences on New Year's Day and ran well in a subsequent handicap chase. He reverts to timber rated 10lb lower than fences and is ridden by a 5lb claimer. Keen-going debut bumper winner Mitiva has been frustrating over hurdles and while her jumping has caught her out on occasions, she will be suited by again going right-handed as she shows a small tendency to jump right. Today's rider claims 5lb but she meets a potentially nicely-treated selection. Caoimhes Pet has been well held on recent runs and races in a first-time tongue-tie, while stablemate New Barn Lane disappointed on a recent run but had previously run well in two course handicaps. Flidais's best form is on a sound surface.

Successful on her only start in bumpers, MITIVA has highlighted she's capable of defying this sort of mark over hurdles in recent months, again running well when fourth at Punchestown 16 days ago. She earns the vote dropped back in trip, with Mount Frisco, following a successful stint over fences, and Caoimhes Pet heading up the dangers. In The Trenches needs monitoring in the betting for clues on his handicap bow.

Having raced keenly over further lately, while still running creditably, MITIVA will be better suited by dropping back to the minimum

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15:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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FOLLOWANGO finished third on her hurdling bow behind two in-form opponents over C&D and can make a solid fist of trying to go two places better. Chosen Hero failed to beat a rival home in a Listed affair at Haydock, but back in calmer waters, she could be the main danger to the selection. Blue Moon Serenade ran an encouraging race to finish a surprise third at Lingfield and she holds each-way claims once more.

CHOSEN HERO could be the way to go with her sights lowered considerably and fitted with headgear. She showed plenty in a couple of mares' events before struggling in a listed contest last time and has a race like this in her. Followango and Blue Moon Serenade are feared.

This could be quite competitive if the principals run to their best but FOLLOWANGO has the least to prove under the testing conditions.

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16:10 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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ATLANTIC DANCER romped home a series qualifier at Kelso last month and an 8lb higher mark might not stop her from registering back-to-back successes. Ip Up was 10 lengths away in second in that aforementioned race and has work to do to reverse the form. With that in mind, Golden Glance rates a bigger threat after a much improved effort when tried with a first-time tongue-strap applied when she was a good second off 5lb lower at Aintree's Christmas fixture latest. She can go well with the application retained.

IP UP couldn't cope with Atlantic Dancer at Kelso but an 8 lb pull, combined with this drop back in trip and forecast better ground, could help tilt the scales in her favour this time. Atlantic Dancer will of course be dangerous if again allowed a soft lead but a bigger threat on this occasion may be posed by Golden Glance, who put in a good shift when runner-up at Aintree last month and she probably has more to offer.

Atlantic Dancer came 10l clear of IP UP (nap) at Kelso but the selection was stretched by that longer trip on heavy ground.

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16:20 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Soft-ground point-to-point winner MACHISMO swerved Fairyhouse's soft terrain last Saturday and could be useful. A half-brother to the smart Keeper Hill, he won for today's trainer at Borris House on debut last month, has changed ownership since, and represents a yard in flying form. The Dancing Tree contested a good point-to-point on debut for Peter Flood last April, with the runner-up being smart. It is encouraging he reappears in a bumper but concedes race-fitness to the selection. Eastbank Warrior was in contention when falling on May's pointing debut and with his trainer operating at an impressive strike-rate, it was notable he was declared to run at Leopardstown last Christmas, prior to be being withdrawn with a stone bruise. Out of a half-sister to One For Arthur, he could be capable. Olympy De Cerisy won an attritional Loughrea point on debut last October, beating the only other finisher by 16 lengths, prior to failing to sell for 95,000 pounds at auction. By a French Guineas and Derby winner, he has a mostly Flat pedigree but handles testing ground. Half A Chance, an 8,000-euro three-year-old, is a half-brother to three black-type performers.

Point winners MACHISMO and Olympy de Cerisy are likely to dominate this contest, with the former marginally preferred having been picked up by top connections. The Dancing Tree hasn't achieved as much as that pair between the flags but he's bred for bumpers, so he's also respected.

Having finished just 1l behind a very smart subsequent bumper winner in a point, THE DANCING TREE can score on rules debut.

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16:30 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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SKI LODGE was no match for a decent prospect over C&D last month, but the way he finished off his race offered plenty of encouragement. That form arguably sets the standard and Alan King's representative may have too much for The Cypriot, who also ran with promise over C&D on his debut back in November. Of the remainder, Barlovento and Bobby's Nelson stand out.

Ex-pointer SKI LODGE offered encouragement when second here on Rules debut and might not need to improve to go one better, acknowledging that Barlovento is a notable newcomer for a stable that does well in this sphere. Bobby's Nelson is also worthy of consideration.

Alan King's SKI LODGE was second over C&D last month and probably sets a fairly good standard of rules form.

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17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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BLUEBOTTLE BLUE seemed to find her level when touched off on her handicap debut at Newcastle and a 2lb rise for that narrow defeat could prove lenient as she looks to go one better. The booking of Tom Marquand is a big plus and the daughter of Zoffany gets the vote ahead of the hat-trick-seeking Soames Forsyte, who dead-heated with the reopposing Yorkstone over C&D just before Christmas.

The C&D handicap that saw YORKSTONE and Soames Forsyte share the spoils last month is proving to be strong form and that pair could come to the fore again, with Yorkstone taken to continue his improvement and make it 4 wins from his last 5 starts on the level. Bluebottle Blue is a big threat for William Haggas, while Create could bounce back returned to Southwell.

This can go to SOAMES FORSYTE who has been impressing with his recent finishing efforts.

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17:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is difficult to look past SOLOMON, who was unlucky not to get his head in front on debut here earlier in the month when staying on late to nearly snatch the win. William Haggas' charge should be well suited by the extra furlong as he looks to see off Minstrel Knight, who ran with promise himself over C&D last time out. A well-related son of Masar, What A Night is a newcomer to note for the David Evans team.

SOLOMON was only narrowly denied in what looked quite a good course novice on his recent 7f debut and is impossible to oppose. Minstrel Knight is the obvious to one to chase him home, although it will be interesting to see what the betting makes of the David Evans newcomer What A Night with Hollie Doyle up.

This looks a golden opportunity for SOLOMON who only went down by a short-head on his debut here this month.

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18:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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BRAVE DISPLAY may be winless in 10 starts since joining current connections, but he returned to somewhere near his best when narrowly denied at Wolverhampton. That bodes well on his return to a track where he won last February, and it may be that Trulie Good gives him the most to think about, having been runner-up over shorter here the last twice. C&D winners this winter, Equiami and Twistaline cannot be ruled out either.

If BRAVE DISPLAY is in the same form as when narrowly denied at Wolverhampton last time he should take a bit of stopping. Twistaline has won a similar race over C&D this month and is feared most ahead of Eva Rosie, who arrives in form but has stamina to prove over this far.

The choice is C&D winner BRAVE DISPLAY who was down to this level for the first time when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton 11 days ago.

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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This step up to a mile should suit the progressive SMOKY MOUNTAIN and he gets the nod to show his rivals the way home, having been nudged up 5lb for winning with more authority than the official margin suggested at Wolverhampton. King's Code lost nothing in defeat when third at Lingfield and he can make the frame again off an unchanged mark. Gincident showed a bit more last time and if he can settle better in the early part of the race, he has claims.

Several in-form sorts in opposition with the narrow vote in favour of ELIGIBLE. He enhanced his already excellent course record when successful over C&D 3 weeks ago and a 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent him going close again. Goldsmith and Smoky Mountain are others to consider, with Ernie's Valentine also in the mix dropped back in trip.

The vote goes to ELIGIBLE who is 4-8 at the track and who put up a career-best effort when winning over C&D this month.

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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BERRYGATE has performed admirably in defeat on her first three career starts, and she may be able to make her handicap debut a winning one. Floating Voter clearly benefited from the application of blinkers on his own handicap bow when tasting Wolverhampton success, and he is feared most in his bid to double up. Rhasidat was making her first start for this stable when scoring narrowly at Kempton a few weeks ago, but a 4lb rise will make life tougher for her.

FLOATING VOTER was much shorter in the betting and showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut (in blinkers) at Wolverhampton 10 days ago, doing well to come out on top having come off a very modest pace. He could yet have more to offer and gets the narrow vote to follow up. Fellow last-time-out winner Rhasidat and Berrygate head up the dangers, with Keen Interest also not one to give up on.

There was no shortage of confidence behind FLOATING VOTER at Wolverhampton and he duly prevailed with a bit in hand.

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19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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The combination of a drop in trip and class can help REVOLUCION get back to winning ways. Joseph Parr's charge didn't have a lot of luck when fifth over 7f at Wolverhampton and, dropped 1lb, he should be there or thereabouts at the line. Back Tomorrow rates as the main danger, racing off the same mark as when a creditable second at Kempton. Zargun is likely to be one of those forcing the pace in the early stages, but he will need to put some disappointing efforts behind him.

It could be worth chancing INANNA, who has failed to make much of an impact since going close at Yarmouth in September but she has slipped to an attractive mark and dips into 0-65 company for the first time here. Back Tomorrow hit the crossbar off this mark at Kempton recently and is feared most, while Revolucion should have a part to play, too.

Some of these are well treated again but BACK TOMORROW looks the most solid option on her handicap form this winter.

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Given he last tasted success in April 2022, ASADJUMEIRAH has undoubtedly been costly to follow and is not for the faint-hearted. However, it's also worth remembering he is a previous Tapeta winner (Newcastle) and is a very tempting proposition from 20lb below that last winning all-weather mark. After hinting at a revival when fourth in similar company recently, the Antony Brittain-trained gelding shades the vote over Sarah's Verse and South Dakota Sioux.

SARAH'S VERSE is well treated and looked back in form when a staying-on fifth at Wolverhampton last time, so she's worth a chance to take this provided the pace is sound. El Hibri and Asadjumeirah are the only other two to arrive in form, and both are respected.

Preference is for C&D winner EL HIBRI (nap) who bounced back from his Newcastle blip with a solid fourth at Wolverhampton on Friday.

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

LTO Selection:

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

Distinction (winner) and HAZEL BEAR (runner-up) stayed on powerfully to dispute a tight finish at Wolverhampton and, while the former held on gamely that day, Jamie Osborne's filly was finishing the better of the two and can reverse the form on 2lb better terms. The margins will be tight, which also creates hope for Come On John, who wasn't beaten far in a slightly better race last time. Scarborough Castle, already a dual course winner, completes the shortlist.

This looks wide open and the percentage call is TABLES TURNED, who posted his best effort for a while when third off this reduced mark over 1¼m at Chelmsford and the slightly stiffer test here will help. It's best to overlook Trusty Scout's latest effort and, in good order prior to that, he looks dangerous. Scarborough Castle is next on the list, while Femme Patronne and Rose Light are others to consider.

It may be worth taking a chance with DEFENCE TREATY who has dropped 4lb lower than when winning easily over C&D in February last year.

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

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

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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