1 Saturday 3rd February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 3rd February 2024

There were 42 Races on Saturday 3rd February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 3rd February 2024

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

12:50 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/4 -81%) Peking Opera	1.5 6/4(-81%)	(8) Peking Opera 6/4, Useful performer on Flat for Aidan O'Brien, last seen when third in Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Naas in August. Since joined Gary Moore and is a fascinating recruit to hurdling. Gelded since last outing. Showed highly notable form on Flat for Aidan O'Brien; sold for 100,000gns since last run.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/8 +51%) The Good Doctor	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(1) The Good Doctor 13/8, Built on encouraging yard debut when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 39 days ago, staying on well. Likely contender. Justified favouritism at Fontwell on Boxing Day and looks open to further progress.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +0%) Blue Universe	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Blue Universe 14/1, Fair Flat winner for Charlie Johnston. Sent off at a huge price and far from disgraced when fourth of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on NH debut for current yard 22 days ago. That was rather a muddling contest but he warrants respect nonetheless. Shaped well in the Chatteris Fen at Huntingdon but lacks potential to some extent.
4	3 4th (3) (80/1 +20%) Glengolly	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Glengolly 80/1, Showed some promise on his bumper debut last March but sent off big odds and little impact in either hurdles outing. Has failed to build on debut effort; handicaps more suitable shortly.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +64%) No More Bolero	5 5/1(+64%)	(6) No More Bolero 5/1, Useful Flat winner in Germany who posted good fourth of 10 in listed race at Mulheim (19.9f, soft) when last seen in September. Goes hurdling for new yard and is worth monitoring in market. Useful on Flat for German-based Waldemar Hickst; has Grade 1 entries; interesting recruit.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 -11%) Jaitroplaclasse	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Jaitroplaclasse 10/1, Finished third on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers but has yet to really threaten in a couple of outings over timber. In good hands, however, and it's still early days. Has something to find on the balance of his British form but may do better still.
7th	4 7th (4) (200/1 -506%) Grand Sabre	200 200/1(-506%)	(4) Grand Sabre 200/1, Found improvement when sixth of 13 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 86 days ago. Tries hurdling now but likelihood is he will need more time. Both starts in Newbury bumpers, better effort when midfield latest.

LTO Selection:

The Good Doctor sets a decent standard with an official rating of 125 and he must be respected following Boxing Day's Fontwell triumph, but a chance can be taken on PEKING OPERA. Last seen finishing third in behind the classy Vauban in the Group 3 Ballyroan on the Flat, having been far from disgraced in a couple of Group 1 events earlier in the year, he'll likely prove tough to beat if taking to this new discipline. Jaitroplaclasse is also noted.

PEKING OPERA was useful on the Flat and hails from a yard that does particularly well at this course. He is taken to make a successful switch to hurdling. The Good Doctor and Dartmoor Pirate rate the principal dangers.

Useful Flat performer PEKING OPERA can take advantage of his hefty 4yo allowance. No More Bolero is another interesting recruit.

12:50 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/3 +45%) Yorkshire Lady	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(8) Yorkshire Lady 10/3, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 10.5f. She's beaten just a solitary rival in a couple of starts on the all-weather this winter but is certainly worth a second look sent hurdling. Five-time Flat winner who is entitled to respect on today's hurdle debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/4 +25%) Strong Belle	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(7) Strong Belle 6/4, Didn't kick on in bumpers but she did show some promise when runner-up on hurdles debut at Huntingdon in October. Disappointed next time but was in the process of showing improved form when departing late on at Catterick (15.7f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago. Can make amends. Disputing clear lead when falling at final flight at Catterick latest; leading claims.
3	6 3rd (6) (2/1 -23%) St John's Road	2 2/1(-23%)	(6) St John's Road 2/1, Finished runner-up in a bumper and having been friendless in the betting, shaped with promise switched straight to hurdling when filling that same position at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Open to improvement. Runner-up on both starts and she's a major player in this line-up.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 +45%) Snowrocco	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) Snowrocco 18/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Shirocco mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Lady KK, stays 3m, and fairly useful hurdler Rock On Cassie. Dam unraced. Third completed start in Irish points (Dec 3). Third in Irish mares' maiden point; may come into her own when tackling a longer trip.
5th	4 5th (4) (80/1 -21%) Reine Des Tartes	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Reine Des Tartes 80/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in points but made a discouraging start to Rules career when finishing tailed off in a novice hurdle over C&D (heavy) 9 days ago. British maiden point winner but tailed off over C&D on recent rules debut.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (8/1 +43%) Lady Alex	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) Lady Alex 8/1, Promising start over hurdles in 2m Uttoxeter maiden in October 2022 but off 14 months after and well beaten on return at this course (19.7f, heavy) on Boxing Day. Has had a breathing operation since. Tailed off on Boxing Day after absence; wind op since; promise previously; not written off.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (250/1 -279%) Mivvi	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) Mivvi 250/1, Sixties Icon filly who was readily left behind when the pace lifted in a bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) just over 7 weeks ago. Best watched on hurdles bow. 50-1, well-beaten last of five on debut in Bangor bumper (2m, heavy) in December.

LTO Selection:

ST JOHN'S ROAD was comprehensively beaten by The Kalooki Kid at Newcastle prior to Christmas, but that winner has since been far from disgraced in the Grade 2 Rossington Main. Lucinda Russell's mare ought to have learned plenty from that initial jumping experience and she can step forward today. Yorkshire Lady performed to a fair level on the Flat and is worth a second look now switched to hurdles, while it would be no surprise if Strong Belle could atone for a Catterick tumble.

STRONG BELLE looked a big danger when departing late on at Catterick just over 5 weeks ago and is fancied to make amends at the expense of St John's Road, who is open to improvement having found just one too strong on her recent hurdles bow at Newcastle. Hurdling-debutantes Largy Force and Yorkshire Lady can fight out third.

Having been challenging for the lead when falling at the final flight at Catterick, STRONG BELLE earns the vote.

13:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (16/1 +20%) Dancing City	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Dancing City 16/1, Bumper winner who left hurdling debut form behind when winning 10-runner maiden hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 9/4) just under 7 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds and well on top finish. Should be suited by this extra distance and is likely to progress further. Put return run behind him when successful at Navan last time and won going away; new trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (Evens +43%) Predators Gold	0 Evens(+43%)	(4) Predators Gold Evens, Bumper winner at Punchestown last April and impressed on his hurdles bow/return at the same course (19.4f, soft) in November. Found only the exciting Caldwell Potter too strong at this course (16f, heavy) over Christmas and he looks the pick of Willie Mullins' quartet with Townend back on. Made it 2-2 on return; no match for Caldwell Potter latest but may appreciate further here.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +33%) Jetara	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Jetara 3/1, Has returned an improved model this season, completing a hat-trick in 8-runner Grade 3 Irish EBF Mares' Hurdle (5/2) at this course (20f, soft) just over 5 weeks ago by 7½ lengths from Pink In The Park, kept up to work. Has to be taken seriously getting weight from her 5 rivals. Progressive this term, winning 3 races incl' Gr 3 latest; gets weight; experience may help.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -33%) Stellar Story	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Stellar Story 12/1, Dual bumper winner who also made a successful hurdling debut at Navan in November. 3/1, placed in another Grade 2 when length second of 7 to Loughglynn at Limerick (23f, heavy) on St. Stephen's Day. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Beaten 1l by Loughglynn latest; cheekpieces need to eke out more to be involved here.
5th	2 5th (2) (15/2 -36%) I Will Be Baie	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(2) I Will Be Baie 15/2, Point winner who showed useful form in bumpers and quickly proved himself as good over hurdles with an impressive display after 3 months off at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) last month. Sure to progress and win more races, but jockey bookings suggest there could be a couple ahead of him here. Progressive; form of impressive win last time has been boosted and longer trip should suit.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (7/1 -100%) Loughglynn	7 7/1(-100%)	(3) Loughglynn 7/1, Bumper winner who made it 2-2 in this sphere when taking 7-runner Grade 2 hurdle (9/4) at Limerick (23f, heavy) by a length from Stellar Story on St. Stephen's Day, leading approaching 2 out. Open to further improvement. Champion Bumper 9th who is unbeaten in 2 runs over hurdles; wants a real test of stamina.

LTO Selection:

With four of the six hailing from Willie Mullins' Closutton base, the percentages would tell you he is most likely to saddle the winner. Stable jockey Paul Townend opts to ride PREDATORS GOLD, though, and he gets the vote. A staying-on second over 2m in the Future Champions Novice Hurdle, he can go one better now upped in trip. Jetara bolted up in a Grade 3 against her own sex here last time and she's an interesting candidate in receipt of weight, while recent Grade 2 winner Loughglynn is most appealing of the remainder.

Another Dublin Racing Festival in which Willie Mullins looks set to dominate and PREDATORS GOLD looks the strongest of his quartet in the opening contest having pulled clear with the exciting Caldwell Potter in the Future Champions Novices' Hurdle here over Christmas. The selection's stable companions Loughglynn and I Will Be Baie are both unbeaten over hurdles and they can provide most resistance.

Experience can be a major asset in novice hurdles over this sort of trip and the progressive JETARA may be worth chancing up in trip

13:20 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (16/5 -60%) Jingko Blue	3.2 16/5(-60%)	(1) Jingko Blue 16/5, Won sole start in Irish points in February and has made a promising start under Rules, displaying a good attitude when landing 12-runner novice hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Goes handicapping with the scope for better still, so should go very well again. Won by a nose at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft); potential and has a realistic opening mark.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 +40%) Titan Discovery	6 6/1(+40%)	(9) Titan Discovery 6/1, Runner-up in 2 bumpers last spring and going the right way over hurdles, making a successful switch to handicaps at Ascot (2m, good to soft) in December. Raised 7 lb but there could easily be more to come. Won by a head in sustained duel for handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) six weeks ago.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -27%) Alfie's Princess	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Alfie's Princess 14/1, Point winner who has made a promising start over hurdles, landing novices at Chepstow and Exeter. Posted a good fifth in listed hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, heavy) last time so is very much one to consider now handicapping. Two novice wins before good 5th in Listed event; needs better still on this handicap debut.
4	7 4th (7) (15/2 +17%) Zain Nights	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(7) Zain Nights 15/2, Fairly useful Flat stayer for Harry & Roger Charlton. Changed hands for 75,000 gns and got off the mark over hurdles in 2m4f maiden at Market Rasen last month. May do better still on handicap debut. Considered. Useful stayer on the Flat and rallied for hurdles win at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft).
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +0%) Magical King	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Magical King 15/2, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who recorded a good third of 6 in novice at Cheltenham (20.2f, soft) 33 days ago. Can give another good account back in handicap company. Solid record; stays 2m4f and should not be far away.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -83%) Rock Danse	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Rock Danse 33/1, Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m4f Hexham maiden in December. Good fourth in Plumpton novice following month. Possibilities now venturing into handicaps. 2m4f winner; ridden by Daire Davis last two starts; improvement needed going handicapping.
7th	2 7th (2) (5/1 +29%) Classic Anthem	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Classic Anthem 5/1, Expensive recruit from the Irish pointing field who made a successful switch to handicap company over 2m here in December. Backed it up with a very good second in 2m4f Plumpton novice so needs considering with more to come. Won here (2m, heavy; 8lb higher today) in December in his only handicap; stays 2m4f.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -43%) Mumford's Magic	40 40/1(-43%)	(10) Mumford's Magic 40/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was running well until coming in only fourth of 7 in novice at Huntingdon (25f, good) 70 days ago. In excellent hands and worth another chance on his handicap bow. Disappointing over 3m1f on good at Huntingdon; needs to resume improvement in a major way.
9th	4 9th (4) (4/1 +11%) Onethreefivenotout	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Onethreefivenotout 4/1, Made a winning bumper debut at Worcester in October 2021. Not seen again until this winter but progressing well and comes here on the back of an excellent second in 2m novice hurdle at Kempton 39 days ago. Starts off in handicaps on a handy mark so a bold showing is on the cards. Closed to a neck at Kempton latest; this longer trip should suit well on handicap debut.
10th	8 10th (8) (28/1 -100%) Diplomatic Ash	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Diplomatic Ash 28/1, Progressive sort who posted an excellent third of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D (soft) 15 days ago. Can go on again on his first go in handicaps. Made most, rallied when 2nd in Plumpton novice (2m4f, soft); should make further progress..

LTO Selection:

An opening mark of 124 looks more than fair based on what JINGKO BLUE achieved in a couple of novice hurdles, and Nicky Henderson's charge is fancied to prove how lenient it is now sent handicapping. Diplomatic Ash bumped into the 126-rated Idy Wood at Plumpton 12 days ago so he merits a similar amount of respect with that in mind, while Onethreefivenotout appeals most of the remainder.

A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for the improving ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT who looks to have got in lightly for his handicap bow and can edge out Nicky Henderson's likeable Newbury scorer Jingko Blue. Alfie's Princess, Titan Discovery and Diplomatic Ash all have better days ahead of them too and need factoring into this intriguing contest.

Jingko Blue needs a great deal of respect but ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT should be well suited by this step back up in trip.

13:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:32 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +22%) Eaton Collina	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Eaton Collina 7/1, Dual 2m4f scorer last spring who failed to last home upped to 3m when fifth of 10 in handicap chase here 21 days ago. Very much one to consider eased 1 lb/reverted in trip. 3m probably stretched his stamina here last time; real possibilities now back down in trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +31%) William Cody	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(7) William Cody 11/2, Won twice over 2½m at Huntingdon in his first season chasing last term and in good nick this time around until only fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and sort to bounce back. Only fourth of six at Market Rasen in January; now wears first-time cheekpieces.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 +0%) William Of York	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) William Of York 12/1, Improved over hurdles for Dan Skelton last spring, completing a hat-trick at Warwick. Shaped encouragingly on yard/chase debut when second at Doncaster but errors cost him when only fifth of seven at Newcastle since. Not written off. Fairly encouraging stable/chase debut but made mistakes next time; bit to prove.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +10%) Kepagge	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Kepagge 9/1, Ended last season in winning form over hurdles and promise to be gleaned from both runs over fences this term when third in 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las and Leicester. One to consider off an easing mark. Hasn't matched hurdles form in two chases but not one to write off just yet.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (7/2 -27%) Hunter Legend	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(9) Hunter Legend 7/2, Maiden hurdler but this half-brother to the yard's very smart chaser Cepage has shaped promisingly when a clear runner-up on both his chasing starts in 2m handicaps at Ludlow and Leicester. Has more to offer back up in trip. Player. Knocking at the door, close second in 2m handicaps both chase starts; might be the answer.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/3 -21%) Harjo	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Harjo 10/3, Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 46 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he has to be taken seriously despite a 7 lb rise. Has taken well to fences; clearcut winner at Wincanton; could overcome a 7lb rise.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 +54%) Albert's Back	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(2) Albert's Back 13/2, Enhanced his good record here when successful in 2m hurdle last March. Was having his first start over fences for almost 4 years and didn't really convince when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, heavy) 35 days ago. Others appeal more. Mudlark who has won five times over hurdles, four of them here, but 0-5 over fences.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -220%) Soldier Of Destiny	16 16/1(-220%)	(1) Soldier Of Destiny 16/1, Useful chaser who resumed from 9 months off with a below-par fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Yard continues in fine form so he must enter calculations after a wind op back in this sphere. Mixed results of late, disappointing over hurdles last time; carries risks.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (18/1 -50%) Not What It Seems	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Not What It Seems 18/1, Completed hat-trick of novice hurdle successes here in 2022. Lightly raced subsequently and failed to build on his reappearance when only third of 4 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, heavy) 33 days ago. Needs to bounce back. 3m1f might have stretched him last time; claims on C&D chase debut in December 2022.

LTO Selection:

Harjo made it second-time lucky over the larger obstacles when romping home at Wincanton in December, and he merits respect with the prospect of more to come. However, a chance can be taken on SOLDIER OF DESTINY. Jamie Snowden's gelding is well treated judged on past exploits, and recent wind surgery could give him an added boost. Others to note include Kepagge and Not What It Seems.

HUNTER LEGEND signalled he's ready to get off the mark when a clear Leicester second last time out and with this longer trip a likely plus too he can edge out Charlie Longsdon's progressive Worcester scorer Harjo. Eaton Collina is another who needs factoring in along with Soldier of Destiny and William Cody.

Harjo was faultless at Wincanton and is feared but HUNTER LEGEND is also moving in the right direction and gets weight all round.

13:32 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 -75%) Marble Sands	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Marble Sands 7/1, Developed into a useful hurdler last season and stepped up again when making a successful chase debut in an Ayr novice handicap in November. Jumped and hung badly left when pulled up at Kempton last time though so has something to prove. Found Graded races tough since winning chasing debut but still has potential over fences.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -33%) Glory And Honour	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Glory And Honour 12/1, In excellent form his current yard and resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good to soft) 49 days ago, always holding on. That form has been franked so he can go well again despite taking a 6 lb rise. Yet to finish outside top two after six runs for stable, and landed good prize last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 +5%) General Officer	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) General Officer 10/3, Winning pointer/fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark over fences at Doncaster (19.1f) and progressed further when clear second of 6 in handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, heavy) 39 days ago. Player. Followed emphatic Doncaster win with clear second at Aintree; major contender.
4	1 4th (1) (15/8 -7%) Monmiral	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(1) Monmiral 15/8, Smart hurdler is yet to fully improve upon that form over fences, having wind op before failing to justify support on return when seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Remains well treated on best form. Midfield in major 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham in December; respected in this easier race.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 +10%) Jackpot De Choisel	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Jackpot De Choisel 9/2, Lightly-raced Flat/hurdles winner who also went in at the first time of asking over fences in 6-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 29 days ago, travelling strongly long way. Has more to offer. Big shout. Low-mileage Irish raider who held on well for hard-fought C&D win on chasing debut.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (6/1 +50%) Holmes St Georges	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Holmes St Georges 6/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler who posted a good second in 2m4f handicap here 33 days ago. Tongue tied and not discounted now starting out over fences. Ran well in competitive handicap hurdle here on New Year's Day; makes chasing debut today.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of GENERAL OFFICER, who ran arguably a career best when runner-up at Aintree on Boxing Day. An easy winner at Doncaster prior to that, Donald McCain's charge has an excellent record around here and he is preferred to Marble Sands, who has been pitched in at a high level since winning off a 3lb lower mark at Ayr on his chasing bow. Top-weight Monmiral is another taking a class drop and he must enter calculations.

None of these can be ruled out but JACKPOT DE CHOISEL looked ahead of his mark when a smooth-travelling scorer over C&D last time and can make light of a 5 lb rise. General Officer arrives at the top of his game and can chase home John McConnell's Irish raider ahead of the reliable Glory And Honour and handily-weighted Monmiral.

Donald McCain's GENERAL OFFICER was very well suited by this track over hurdles and has made good progress over fences in recent weeks.

13:40 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (7/2 +50%) Kargese	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(10) Kargese 7/2, Group 3 winner in France who shaped well on first run since leaving D. Sourdeau De Beauregard when ¾-length second of 12 to Kala Conti in Grade 2 event over C&D 39 days ago. Big player on that form. 3/4l second to Kala Conti in a C&D Grade 2 event, turnaround is not out of the question.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 -29%) Storm Heart	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(8) Storm Heart 9/4, Fairly useful 1½m winner on the Flat in France and made a highly impressive hurdling debut in 11-runner juvenile at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 34 days ago, storming clear. Should have a lot more to offer. Looked potentially top-class when bolting up at Punchestown, heads a strong Mullins squad.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +64%) Majborough	5 5/1(+64%)	(5) Majborough 5/1, Tongue tied when landing 11-runner newcomers race at Auteuil (14.9f, soft) on debut 10 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Mlle D. Mele. Open to improvement. Made a positive impression at Auteuil last April though the bare form is unconvincing.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 +17%) Bunting	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Bunting 15/2, Successful on sole start on the Flat in France and looked a very good prospect as he landed the odds with plenty to spare on hurdling debut at Limerick (2m) 39 days ago. Open to significant improvement. Did not have to get a hard race when beating an 86-rated Flat horse at Limerick.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 +21%) Kala Conti	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(9) Kala Conti 11/2, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts over hurdles in Grade 2 event over C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago, by ¾ length from Kargese, pushed out. Much respected. Defeated today's opponent Kargese in a C&D Grade 2 contest, not much between the pair.
6th	2 6th (2) (50/1 -52%) Ethical Diamond	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Ethical Diamond 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Failed to meet expectations when finishing a long way behind Intellotto on his hurdling debut over C&D but is clearly thought capable of a good deal better. Failed to do himself justice on hurdling debut, hard to fancy against winning stablemates.
7th	4 7th (4) (17/2 +39%) Intellotto	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(4) Intellotto 17/2, Showed fairly useful form when runner-up in a pair of Flat maidens and looks set to scale greater heights in this sphere judged on the manner of his hurdling debut success over C&D 38 days ago. Open to improvement and is an interesting runner upped in grade. C&D winner at Christmas coping well with testing conditions, potential for improvement.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/1 +8%) Highwind	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Highwind 11/1, Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Christopher Head and created a good impression sent hurdling when winning 18-runner juvenile at Punchestown (16.2f) 19 days ago. Sure to progress. Experienced on Flat in France, won on hurdling debut, will need to jump more efficiently.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -100%) Open To Question	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Open To Question 100/1, Fairly useful form in Flat maidens and ran to a similar level when winning 11-runner juvenile hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on NH debut 126 days ago, going clear. Cheekpieces replace blinkers and has lot more on his plate at this level. Won readily at Gowran in September, form not strong enough to make him a likely winner now.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -52%) Ose Partir	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Ose Partir 100/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles, not disgraced when 9 lengths eighth of 12 to Kala Conti in Grade 2 over C&D (good to soft, 80/1) 39 days ago. Looks vulnerable again. Flat winner in France, has failed to build on promising hurdling debut at Galway.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (200/1 -100%) Kimy	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Kimy 200/1, Matched previous form on first run since leaving E. D' Andigne when 4½ lengths fourth of 18 to Highwind in juvenile maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 19 days ago. Faces a stiff task in this grade. Fourth behind today's rival Highwind on Irish debut at Punchestown, up against it.

LTO Selection:

Jockey Paul Townend rarely gets it wrong when choosing a first string amongst the Willie Mullins' contingent and STORM HEART looks a juvenile with an exciting future, having scored with authority on his stable debut at Punchestown in December. Kala Conti arguably sets the standard on form, following a Grade 2 success over C&D from the reopposing Kargese at Christmas, though she may need to step up again. Stablemates of the selection, Bunting and Highwind impressed on debut respectively and are open to any amount of improvement on the rise in grade.

KARGESE was beaten only ¾-length by Kala Conti in a Grade 2 over C&D in December and, with the run likely to have brought her on, she's taken to reverse the form with her old rival on these slightly better terms and come out on top. Kala Conti seems sure to put up another bold bid, with Storm Heart and Intellotto others to take seriously following highly impressive starts to their hurdling careers.

One of six for Willie Mullins, STORM HEART (nap) looked like a horse destined for greater things when winning easily at Punchestown

13:50 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -14%) Harper's Brook	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Harper's Brook 4/1, Good start over fences last term, winning Bangor novice handicap in the mud. However, threw race away 2 of his last 3 starts, including when idled markedly at Ascot 6 weeks ago. Has twice snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by idling badly; comes with risk.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -122%) Sacre Coeur	10 10/1(-122%)	(5) Sacre Coeur 10/1, Showed a good attitude to notch her third win of the season in a 4-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, soft, 3/1). Found listed company too hot at Huntingdon since and should be more competitive back in a handicap. Front-runner whose recent form suggests a bold show is possible back down in distance.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -38%) Red Rookie	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Red Rookie 11/1, Returned to pick of his chase form to land final start of last term at Warwick (16.2f, heavy) in March. However, yet to get going this season and headgear now reached for. Defied a 3lb higher mark last March; possibilities if taking well to the cheekpieces.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (6/4 +33%) In Excelsis Deo	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(4) In Excelsis Deo 6/4, Winner over hurdles in France and made a successful stable/chase debut at Hereford on return last season. Didn't go on as hoped after but he ran well when third at Cheltenham on return and backed that up when second there 7 weeks ago. Remains capable of better. Placed at Cheltenham in both outings this season, clear second latest; respected up 1lb.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (9/4 +10%) Saint Segal	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Saint Segal 9/4, Successful on first 2 starts over fences last season and improved in stronger company since, good third at Ascot on return and still over a length up when falling last back there later that month. Jumping cost him another win at Lingfield since and that part of his game will be tested around here. Has solid form this season, creditable second at Lingfield most recently; strong chance.

LTO Selection:

SAINT SEGAL found only a resurgent First Flow too strong at Lingfield last time out and the six-year-old would appear to hold every chance of going one better from an unchanged mark. That said, In Excelsis Deo has proven himself to be a consistent performer over the larger obstacles and he's likely to give him plenty to think about. Harper's Brook can chase the pair home.

IN EXCELSIS DEO is starting to fulfil his potential now and this represents a good opportunity with doubts surrounding his 2 main rivals Saint Segal (jumping) and Harper's Brook (pulls himself up in front).

Preference is for IN EXCELSIS DEO, who looks poissed to regain the winning thread. Saint Segal is feared most.

14:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:07 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 -43%) Leading Choice	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Leading Choice 5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who showed plenty when placed both starts over hurdles in late 2022. Not seen since but remains the type to do better. Returns from absence; placed on both hurdle runs and leading claims if retaining ability.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/5 +66%) To Chase A Dream	1.2 6/5(+66%)	(7) To Chase A Dream 6/5, Point bumper winner who has filled the runner-up spot on all 3 outings over hurdles, jumping none too fluently at Kelso (22.7f) on latest occasion. Just about sets the standard. Runner-up on all three hurdle starts; should get off the mark sooner rather than later.
3	4 3rd (4) (66/1 -100%) Rock Steady Eddie	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Rock Steady Eddie 66/1, Placed in a couple of points but looks one for the longer term on early evidence under Rules. Third in points/bumper but well beaten on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle.
4	2 4th (2) (150/1 -50%) Kinder Kid	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Kinder Kid 150/1, Third in a point but hasn't offered much in a pair of novice hurdles. Fair third in a point but well beaten this winter on his two hurdle starts.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 -299%) Walk On Quest	7.5 15/2(-299%)	(8) Walk On Quest 15/2, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in March and, with a tongue strap fitted (also had breathing op), shaped encouragingly when filling same spot in a Kelso maiden (16.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Sure to progress with the longer trip likely to suit. Runner-up in a point and a maiden hurdle; could benefit from this step up in trip.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/4 +10%) Tarras Wood	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(6) Tarras Wood 9/4, Overcame inexperience when making a winning debut in a C&D bumper in December 2022. Suffered an irregular heartbeat when pulled up on Warwick hurdle debut 11 months later and shaped better when runner-up at Wincanton (19.8f) last time. Must enter calculations. Course bumper winner who was runner-up over hurdles last time; open to further improvement.
7th	1 7th (1) (25/1 -150%) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 25/1, Fetched £50,000 after winning his sole start between the flags. Offered something to work sole outing in bumpers and did the same sent hurdling when third in a 6-runner novice at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) 35 days ago. Longer trip will suit, and he's entitled to do better. 3m point winner; fair third on both rules runs but others have stronger claims.

LTO Selection:

Walk On Quest was well supported ahead of his hurdling bow at Kelso and should go well if building on that second placing, but TARRAS WOOD shades preference. A bumper winner at this venue, Paul Nicholls' charge put a Warwick blip behind him when runner-up at Wincanton and it would come as no surprise were he to step forward again. To Chase A Dream heads the remainder.

WALK ON QUEST was caught out by inexperience to a degree when runner-up on his Rules debut at Kelso in December and, with improvement anticipated over this longer trip, he's selected to go one better. Leading Choice hasn't been seen for 14 months but he showed plenty on both his starts in this sphere in late 2022 and remains likely to do better, while To Chase A Dream and Tarras Wood are others to consider.

Having shown good form when runner-up on his three hurdle starts, TO CHASE A DREAM is taken to get off the mark under rules.

14:07 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 31f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 +25%) Inis Oirr	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(12) Inis Oirr 9/2, Came good at fourth attempt over hurdles here a year ago and better with each start over fences this season, not seen to best effect when 7½ lengths fifth of 10 to Landen Calling in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Should stay this far. Change of headgear. Respected. Did not have race run to suit when fifth in Lincolnshire National; still has low mileage.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -40%) Enrilo	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Enrilo 14/1, Smart sort at his best and has slipped down the weights but didn't show enough at Doncaster on return to make him of interest in this. Well handicapped on old form but has a poor completion record in recent years.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 +41%) Christopher Wood	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(5) Christopher Wood 13/2, Useful winning hurdler but not quite as good in this sphere and stamina a big question mark here. Stuck to his task well when placed over 2m5f on seasonal debut but has stamina to prove.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +29%) Peaches And Cream	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) Peaches And Cream 5/1, Wasted no time getting back to form returned to chasing when fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (27.3f, soft) 76 days ago, suited by the emphasis on stamina. Extra distance here will suit so bold bid expected back down in class. Below best at Cheltenham in November but 3m7f on a right-handed track suits him very well.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 -71%) Landen Calling	12 12/1(-71%)	(6) Landen Calling 12/1, Largely progressive over hurdles and run out a facile winner on chase debut at Bangor (3m) in May. Quickly bounced back when narrow winner at Market Rasen (27.6f, good to soft) 39 days ago and may have more to offer as a chaser. Kept on best to prevail in frantic finish to Lincolnshire National on Boxing Day; up 3lb.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -17%) Castle Robin	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Castle Robin 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Sandown a year ago, making most of the running and strong at the finish. Let down by jumping next 2 starts but decent fifth at Doncaster on return. This demands more and stamina to prove. Only 1lb higher than when winning good handicap a year ago; first crack at a marathon trip.
7th	9 7th (9) (16/1 -33%) Temptationinmilan	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Temptationinmilan 16/1, Yet to fire this season and not particularly well handicapped even if back to his best. Soundly beaten on all three outings this season; still worth keeping an eye on in betting.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (7/1 +65%) Brandy Mcqueen	7 7/1(+65%)	(11) Brandy Mcqueen 7/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start over fences by a wide margin at Kelso in October. Hasn't kicked on next 2 starts, however, shaping as if amiss at Doncaster last time. Steps up in trip. Easily beat his three rivals on chase debut; needs to bounce back from a disappointing run.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (10/1 -25%) Universal Folly	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Universal Folly 10/1, Completed a hat-trick over fences at Hexham (20.1f) in October and continued in good heart when runner-up at Aintree (25f) and Carlisle (20f). Should give his running again if seeing out longer trip. Largely consistent since switched to fences in 2022; could have a say if stamina lasts.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (11/1 +8%) No Cruise Yet	11 11/1(+8%)	(13) No Cruise Yet 11/1, Likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m 4f handicap at Haydock last season. Some good placed efforts after, including when third in the Eider at Newcastle, though just a respectable fourth of 8 at Catterick (30f, soft) 23 days ago. Placed in last year's Eider Chase and Durham National; needs to find hidden reserves here.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (13/2 +7%) Magna Sam	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Magna Sam 13/2, Better than ever when making a winning start for this yard in this race 12 months ago off 4 lb lower. Good fifth in Scottish National next time and shaped as if needing run here on return in November. Better expected now. Won this a year ago and ran well in Scottish National two months later; must be considered.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -65%) Via Dolorosa	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Via Dolorosa 66/1, Not the force of old and let down by jumping 2 of last 3 starts. Easy to look elsewhere. Won a claiming chase in France in October but is not one to rely upon nowadays.

LTO Selection:

A tentative vote goes to Irish raider PEACHES AND CREAM, who was something of an eyecatcher when staying on into fifth in a higher grade handicap at Cheltenham's November meeting. A winner at this distance at the 2022 Punchestown Festival, the nine-year-old might have been teed up for this, and the same can be said of last year's impressive winner Magna Sam, who is 4lb higher now. Inis Oirr (fifth) may have plenty of ground to make up with Landen Calling (first) from their meeting in the Lincolnshire National, but he should relish this step up in trip.

PEACHES AND CREAM was an impressive winner on his sole attempt over this sort of trip at Punchestown last season and looks set for another big run after his promising return to chasing at Cheltenham in November. Last year's winner Magna Sam is next best ahead of first-season chasers Landen Calling and Inis Oirr.

Only 1lb higher than when winning a good 3m handicap a year ago, CASTLE ROBIN is unexposed over marathon trips and gets the nod.

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 31f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +57%) Il Etait Temps	6 6/1(+57%)	(3) Il Etait Temps 6/1, Smart chaser. Creditable 5½ lengths second of 5 to Gaelic Warrior in Faugheen Novices' Chase (3/1) at Limerick (19.4f, heavy) 37 days ago. Still has more to offer in this sphere, so not completely dismissed. Gave a competent display behind brilliant stablemate Gaelic Warrior at Limerick.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -67%) Found A Fifty	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Found A Fifty 10/1, Very smart chaser. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Didn't need to improve to win 4-runner Racing Post Novices' Chase (16/5) at this C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago by 1½ lengths from My Mate Mozzie. Seems the likeliest to capitalise if Marine Nationale fluffs his lines. A revelation over C&D at Christmas with Sharjah and a below-par Facile Vega behind.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +71%) Facile Vega	4 4/1(+71%)	(1) Facile Vega 4/1, Very smart hurdler. Easy winner on chasing debut at Navan in November. 1/2, only 6¼ lengths last of 4 to Found A Fifty in Racing Post Novices' Chase at this C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago. Remains with plenty of potential as a chaser. Second to Marine Nationale in 2023 Supreme Novices', flopped behind Find A Fifty on latest.
4	6 4th (6) (33/1 +18%) Sharjah	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Sharjah 33/1, Very smart hurdler. Very smart winner at 16f over hurdles. 8/1, 3½ lengths third of 4 to Found A Fifty in Racing Post Novices' Chase at this C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Six-time Grade 1 winner over hurdles, won first two chase starts, frailties evident lately.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/7 +0%) Marine Nationale	0.571429 4/7(+0%)	(4) Marine Nationale 4/7, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who was 2-2 in bumpers and successful all 3 starts over hurdles last season, culminating in a ready success in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (16.4f, soft, 9/2) in March. Hugely impressive start to chasing career over C&D and expected to follow up. Unbeaten, star novice hurdler last season, stunning C&D display on his chasing debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (200/1 -100%) Senecia	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Senecia 200/1, Useful chaser. 9/4, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Easy to look elsewhere. Winner and twice Grade 3-placed over fences, out of his depth in this grade.

LTO Selection:

Last year's Supreme winner MARINE NATIONALE took to chasing exceptionally well over C&D at Christmas and a similar style of victory on this occasion would cement his position as the leading 2m novice chaser on either side of the Irish Sea. Found A Fifty landed a Grade 1 here on Boxing Day, with Sharjah (third) and the disappointing Facile Vega (fourth) in behind, so the main Willie Mullins contender may well prove to be Il Etait Temps, who claimed the scalp of Facile Vega at this meeting 12 months ago and shaped with plenty of credit when runner-up to Gaelic Warrior in the Faugheen at Limerick.

MARINE NATIONALE continues to look a class act and he's fully expected to maintain his unbeaten record for all that Found A Fifty has looked a natural since sent chasing and boasts a good level of form. Facile Vega obviously can't be ruled out despite a disappointing showing last time.

Everything points to MARINE NATIONALE, an outstanding novice hurdler last season and potentially an exceptional novice chaser

14:25 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 +17%) Nickle Back	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Nickle Back 10/1, Much improved since going chasing, winning handicaps at Warwick/Stratford and acquitting himself well in better company since, latest when second in Wayward Lad at Kempton (16f) 38 days ago. This looks tougher, though. Has developed into a solid performer but needs a personal best to win this race.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 -44%) Djelo	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(2) Djelo 13/2, Wiped out at the first fence at Lingfield latest but has advanced his form significantly over fences this winter, making it 3 from 3 with something to spare in Noel Novices' Chase at Ascot (18.8f, good) in December. More to offer so he's a player once more. Poor luck resulted in early exit last time; 3-3 otherwise over fences; still of interest.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -75%) Colonel Harry	7 7/1(-75%)	(1) Colonel Harry 7/1, Likeable type who backed up his good second in Henry VIII Chase at this course in December when taking 4-runner Towton Novices' Chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 21 days ago. Looks sure to go well again. Suited by the step back up in trip at Wetherby (2m3f Grade 2) last time; progressive.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 -44%) Le Patron	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(4) Le Patron 13/2, Won all 3 starts over fences and posted much his best performance to date when taking 6-runner Henry VIII Novices' Chase at this course (15.4f, soft) 56 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Colonel Harry. Return to longer trip no issue and another bold bid anticipated. Won similar event here eight weeks ago; now 3-3 over fences and 2-2 at Sandown; respected.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (8/13 +59%) Hermes Allen	0.615385 8/13(+59%)	(3) Hermes Allen 8/13, Winner of Grade 1 Challow over hurdles last season and improved on that form when making an impressive winning chase debut at Newbury in December from Nickle Back. Lost little in defeat behind Il Est Francais at Kempton since and holds strong claims here. No match for Il Est Francais in Kempton Grade 1 but is a leading player in this field.

LTO Selection:

HERMES ALLEN made the perfect start to life over fences with a comfortable defeat of Nickle Back in the John Francome at Newbury following an interrupted preparation, before facing a potential star at Kempton. Although tasting defeat to Il Est Francais, the experience gained shouldn't be lost on him and without a rival of that calibre in opposition, this represents an ideal opportunity to gain another success at the highest level. Le Patron has improved plenty for the switch to the larger obstacles and caused a surprise in the Henry VIII here. He got the better of Colonel Harry, who has since franked the form by winning the Towton at Wetherby, and the pair are likely to be closely matched again. Djelo was unlucky at Lingfield as he was essentially knocked over at the first fence, while Nickle Back is likely to ensure there will be no hiding places on the front end.

LE PATRON has improved with each start over fences and is 2 from 2 at this course. He gets the nod in what looks a cracking contest. Hermes Allen did little wrong behind an exceptional novice at Kempton last time and is feared most.

A tight-looking Scilly Isles on bare figures. The Sandown factor sways the vote in favour of LE PATRON, ahead of Colonel Harry.

14:35 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:42 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +0%) War Soldier	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) War Soldier 9/1, Dual winner last term but failed to meet expectations when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f) on return 51 days ago and this longer trip is not guaranteed to suit. May have needed reappearance run; on a competitive mark and he's not ruled out.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +8%) Bashers Reflection	6 6/1(+8%)	(7) Bashers Reflection 6/1, Improved performer switched to handicaps, taking his form up another notch with his reappearance behind him to score over C&D in November. Stamina seemingly stretched by 2½m on very testing ground at Aintree over Christmas and not out of things. Disappointing at Aintree last time out but impressed over this C&D previously.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 -25%) The Four Sixes	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) The Four Sixes 5/2, Found improvement, on debut for new yard, when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.2f, heavy) 39 days ago, going with enthusiasm. 6 lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. Ready win here on stable debut and runner-up won next time; 6lb rise could prove lenient.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +0%) Jatiluwih	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Jatiluwih 14/1, Lightly-raced since scoring in 21f handicap at Cheltenham back in November 2021. Generally performed with credit last season but yet to fire in a couple of outings this term. Well handicapped on form as recent as last April but well beaten on both runs this season.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 -100%) Foster'sisland	9 9/1(-100%)	(6) Foster'sisland 9/1, Won at Bangor (19.6f) on final start last term and returned to form when second of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 21 days ago. Enters calculations. Likes it here and he returned to form with a good second over C&D (soft) three weeks ago.
6th	12 6th (12) (80/1 -300%) The King Of May	80 80/1(-300%)	(12) The King Of May 80/1, Not scored for some time and arrives on back of laboured effort at Catterick last month. 10yo who isn't the force of old but is down to a dangerous mark and not ruled out.
7th	9 7th (9) (80/1 -142%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Ilikedwayurthinkin 80/1, Winning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but struggled for form for new connections. Continues to drop down the weights but for good reason.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (7/1 +22%) Start In Front	7 7/1(+22%)	(11) Start In Front 7/1, Confirmed promise of his reappearance when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) in December. Not in same form at Haydock since but respected nonetheless. Won at Market Rasen in December and perhaps heavy ground was too much at Haydock latest.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (2/1 +56%) Magic Wave	2 2/1(+56%)	(8) Magic Wave 2/1, Made light of a 12-month absence when landing odds in 6-runner novice hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November. Unable to follow up at Ayr next time but remains low mileage and merits consideration on handicap debut. Very lightly raced 8yo who retains potential and is not discounted on his handicap debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 -43%) Brinkley	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Brinkley 20/1, Took a step back in right direction when second on return at Uttoxeter in November but below that form at Sandown since and overall profile is off-putting. Tongue strap back on. Reappeared with good second at Uttoxeter but patchy nowadays and soundly beaten since.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -506%) The Wounded Knee	200 200/1(-506%)	(5) The Wounded Knee 200/1, Placed both starts in points and dual winner over hurdles. Seemed amiss on final outing for Patrick Neville, however, and ran poorly on debut for new connections at Market Rasen in June. Looked very promising in autumn 2022 but ran just three times last year and struggled.

LTO Selection:

THE FOUR SIXES readily accounted for a subsequent winner on his debut for Olly Murphy over 2m5f at this venue on Boxing Day. A 6lb rise for that success may vastly underestimate the six-year-old and he is hard to oppose as a result. The consistent Magic Wave is an obvious threat, despite being a beaten odds-on favourite at Ayr last time, while Bashers Reflection and Brinkley are others who make the shortlist.

THE FOUR SIXES made a good start for Olly Murphy here in December and remains feasibly treated. He can score again. Magic Wave and Foster'sisland can also make their presence felt.

Having won in fine style here on Boxing Day, THE FOUR SIXES (nap) can defy a 6lb rise and make it 2-2 for Olly Murphy.

14:42 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +52%) Afadil	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(6) Afadil 10/3, Comfortable winner of a 2m handicap at the Ayr Scottish National meeting last spring. Hasn't kicked on since but his thirds at Taunton and over 2½m here since fitted with cheekpieces have been respectable. Top stable no stranger to success in this race. Good juvenile and signs of returning to form here last time; has plenty in his favour.
2	11 2nd (11) (14/1 -40%) Zanndabad	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Zanndabad 14/1, Should be of interest from this hurdle mark judged on his useful Flat form but he was well held on first attempt at Fairyhouse in November, not helped by jumping errors. Hardly a solid one after that but could prove different proposition if hurdling better. Yard's British runners always respected. Trainer always commands respect on British forays but this 5yo needs to turn a corner.
3	13 3rd (13) (25/1 +0%) Cuban Cigar	25 25/1(+0%)	(13) Cuban Cigar 25/1, Enhanced pretty good Musselburgh record when scoring over this trip in November but needs to shrug off a lesser run back here on New Year's Day. He was never dangerous when behind some of these on New Year's Day.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 -80%) Benson	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Benson 9/1, Useful handicap hurdler who was back to best to win a 2½m course handicap on New Year's Day (for the second year in succession), proving suited by a return to front-running tactics. Marks in the high 130s have proved beyond him in the past, though. 2m4f winner here on New Year's Day; not handicapped out of this and he's fine at 2m.
5th	8 5th (8) (4/1 +56%) Ballygeary	4 4/1(+56%)	(8) Ballygeary 4/1, Has made a very positive start to his hurdles career, winning 4 times in the last 12 months and also a good second of 11 over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day. Respected. Consistent; should give his running but might be vulnerable off his current mark.
6th	10 6th (10) (6/1 +33%) Park Annonciade	6 6/1(+33%)	(10) Park Annonciade 6/1, Looked progressive when winning handicaps at Ayr (2m) and Haydock (19f) in November but seemed caught out by the drop in trip when fourth of 11 over C&D on New Year's Day, outpaced before keeping on. Made early mistake when well held over C&D on New Year's Day but ran on well at the finish.
7th	4 7th (4) (13/2 -8%) Parisencore	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Parisencore 13/2, Fairly useful hurdler, including second to Collingham in this race off 3 lb lower 12 months ago. Arrives on the back of a couple of good runner-up efforts over fences this winter. Runner-up last year off 3lb lower; returns to hurdling after two good runs over fences.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 -56%) Collingham	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Collingham 25/1, Has drawn a blank since winning this race 12 months ago but he has slipped to 2 lb below last year's successful mark so certainly no shock were he to stage a revival. Won this last year; not so good this campaign, including two visits to this track.
9th	3 9th (3) (22/1 -340%) Your Honor	22 22/1(-340%)	(3) Your Honor 22/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (2m, heavy) just after Christmas but he was seen to good effect from the front. His British mark demands a fair bit more. May need soft or heavy ground if he's to defy this high a mark on British debut.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 -180%) Caithness	28 28/1(-180%)	(5) Caithness 28/1, Comfortable all-the-way winner of 2m maiden/handicap hurdles at Kelso this autumn. Improved again when a fine third of 17 at Cheltenham in November but a disappointing run at Kempton last month needs forgiving. Progressive before disappointing at Kempton when let down by his jumping.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -52%) Hartur D'oudairies	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Hartur D'oudairies 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Dan Skelton but left that yard after running poorly on his chase debut/reappearance in November and pulled up back hurdling at Sedgefield since (only run for Ben Haslam). Has plenty to prove at present. Useful form for the Skeltons; pulled up in his one run for next yard and sold for £4,000.
12th	7 12th (7) (50/1 -150%) Sextant	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Sextant 50/1, Novice hurdle winner in late-2020 and still capable of near-smart form on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish when last seen in autumn 2021. Long absence to overcome on this handicap hurdle for new stable in first-time blinkers. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Smart Flat horse; winner over hurdles; unruly at post (withdrawn) last month after absence.
13th	2 13th (2) (15/2 +6%) First Impression	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) First Impression 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler who resumed winning ways on the Flat at Chester in August. Good return to hurdles when runner-up at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) before Christmas. That form has been boosted. Considered. Useful dual-purpose performer but he's on a tough mark over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

The key to this race could be last month's clash here between Benson (first) and AFADIL (third), with preference on this occasion for the latter. Paul Nicholls' charge travelled well throughout that contest, should be suited by the drop in trip, and is only 2lb above his last winning mark. Ballygeary finished second on the same New Year's Day card, while First Impression was runner-up in a strong contest at Doncaster last time out. Irish raiders Park Annonciade and Your Honor have the form to get involved as well.

FIRST IMPRESSION split next-time-out winners when second back hurdling at Doncaster in December and might prove the answer to a competitive renewal of this Class 2 handicap. Ballygeary has made a good start to his handicap career and rates an obvious threat for the McCain/Hughes combination. Zanndabad didn't jump well enough on his handicap hurdle debut at Fairyhouse 2 months ago but his Flat ability suggests he should be up to making an impact from his mark if hurdling more fluently this time.

West Country raider AFADIL won on this card 12 months ago and there were definite signs of a return to form here on New Year's Day.

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 24f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (28/1 -40%) Maxxum	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Maxxum 28/1, C&D winner. 6/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (23.4f, heavy) 37 days ago won by Gaoth Chuil, beaten soon after next. Something to find on form. Pulled up here over Christmas, a race he had won the previous year; on a tough mark.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/1 +8%) Gaoth Chuil	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Gaoth Chuil 11/1, Progressive sort who bagged 11-runner handicap hurdle at this course (23.4f, heavy) 37 days ago. Firmly in the picture despite 6 lb rise. Dual course winner in good form this year; won here latest; 6lb higher but can go well.
3	8 3rd (8) (22/1 +21%) Yeats Star	22 22/1(+21%)	(8) Yeats Star 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in November. Good third of 9 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at this course (20f, soft) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Needs considering. Lightly raced improver; won 2 of last 3 starts and shaped like this trip may suit.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -100%) Panda Boy	10 10/1(-100%)	(5) Panda Boy 10/1, C&D winner. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, heavy) 38 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Enters calculations. Course winner; has improved over fences since last seen over timber; reduced hurdle mark.
5th	22 5th (22) (8/1 +76%) Park Of Kings	8 8/1(+76%)	(22) Park Of Kings 8/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Good third of 23 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 6/1) 39 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stable having good spell. Not taken lightly. Won 2 h'cap hurdles this term; has run well in defeat since; stamina for this trip unknown.
6th	20 6th (20) (11/1 +45%) Black Bamboo	11 11/1(+45%)	(20) Black Bamboo 11/1, 13/2, respectable sixth of 23 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Didn't need to improve to win Cork maiden hurdle; drop in trip against him since.
7th	16 7th (16) (11/2 -10%) Canal End	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(16) Canal End 11/2, Promising individual who fared best of those held up when third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, heavy, 5/2) 56 days ago. Form been franked so he can go well again with better to come. In good form; well backed fav when stepped up to this trip latest, finishing 3rd of 16.
8th	6 8th (6) (15/2 +6%) Shanbally Kid	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) Shanbally Kid 15/2, 9/2, fourth of 7 in novice chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 56 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Yard in good form. Much respected on his handicap hurdle debut. Maiden hurdle winner before tailed off at Cheltenham; may resume progress on h'cap bow.
9th	13 9th (13) (10/1 +29%) Will Do	10 10/1(+29%)	(13) Will Do 10/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in November. Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, heavy, 11/4) 56 days ago, finishing tired. Remains open to progress with few miles still on the clock. Beaten in bid for a 4-timer on h'cap debut latest but ground was testing and may do better.
19	19 \|B\| (19) (15/2 +53%) Music Of Tara	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(19) Music Of Tara 15/2, Career best when winning 21-runner handicap hurdle (7/2) at this course (20f, heavy) 37 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Up in trip. In the picture. Finally won under rules here latest; point winner who may relish further now.
23	23 \|F\| (23) (66/1 -32%) Mollys Glory	66 66/1(-32%)	(23) Mollys Glory 66/1, 1 win from 1 run this season. Tongue strap on for 1st time, won 14-runner novice hurdle (5/1) at Thurles (23f, soft) 72 days ago. Needs considering. Off the mark in mares' maiden hurdle at Thurles latest but this is a whole new ball game.
10th	11 10th (11) (33/1 +0%) Sequestered	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Sequestered 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Galway in October. Last of 4 in minor event hurdle (40/1) at Thurles (22.5f, heavy) 13 days ago. More required on his handicap hurdle debut. In good form last year, winning twice; struggled last 2 starts but fair mark for h'cap bow.
11th	24 11th (24) (20/1 +39%) Ishan	20 20/1(+39%)	(24) Ishan 20/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 9/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 37 days ago. Not ruled out despite taking an 8 lb hike in the weights. Won 2 of last 3 but needs a lot more from 8lb higher in a race of this depth.
12th	9 12th (9) (33/1 -18%) Ballybawn Belter	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Ballybawn Belter 33/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Below form eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.9f, soft, 11/1) 83 days ago. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won valuable race over shorter at this meeting last year; won 2 of 5 runs since; new trip.
13th	12 13th (12) (10/1 +0%) Nine Graces	10 10/1(+0%)	(12) Nine Graces 10/1, 5/1, good ¾-length third of 11 to Gaoth Chuil in handicap hurdle at this course (23.4f, heavy) 37 days ago. Has solid chance on form. Won twice last season and in good form this term; beaten 1l here latest; should go well.
14th	15 14th (15) (66/1 -164%) Castle Field Boy	66 66/1(-164%)	(15) Castle Field Boy 66/1, Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in October. Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 14/1) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlisted. Won h'cap debut on return; bounced back from 2 poor runs when 2nd latest; up 3lb.
15th	18 15th (18) (80/1 -60%) Max Flamingo	80 80/1(-60%)	(18) Max Flamingo 80/1, Course winner. 50/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 63 days ago, struggling when hampered fourteenth. Switches from chase to hurdles. Struggling over fences and hurdles in recent times; lower hurdle mark helps but deep race.
16th	21 16th (21) (33/1 -18%) Starzov	33 33/1(-18%)	(21) Starzov 33/1, 9/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, heavy) 84 days ago. Not totally dismissed. Won 2m novice hurdle last term; Aintree return was okay; may find others on better marks.
17th	2 17th (2) (40/1 -100%) The Very Man	40 40/1(-100%)	(2) The Very Man 40/1, 28/1, twenty third of 31 in handicap at Newmarket (18f, good to soft). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Useful hurdler, good on last hurdle outing. Others still more persuasive. 9th in this last year from this mark and hasn't shown enough over this sort of trip.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (6/1 +0%) Fine Margin	6 6/1(+0%)	(14) Fine Margin 6/1, Off 7 months/first run since leaving Matthew Daly when promising second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft, 22/1) 70 days ago. One to keep on right side with further progress on the cards. 0-7 under rules but big run on yard debut at Haydock and Crambo (3rd) won Long Walk since.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -32%) Ailie Rose	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Ailie Rose 33/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap hurdle (6/4) at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) 32 days ago. Stable having good spell. Not ruled out. 4-17 over hurdles; Ayr winner last month; 1lb higher but this is much more competitive.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 -150%) Joyeux Machin	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Joyeux Machin 50/1, Useful winner at 20f in chases. Last of 2 in minor event chase (10/11) at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 48 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. 2-6 over hurdles; below form in a match over fences latest; doesn't look well treated.

LTO Selection:

Only one horse has carried more than 10st 13lb to success in the last nine years, so it might pay to side with MUSIC OF TARA, who broke her duck over hurdles when winning here (2m4f) in December. A subsequent 7lb hike will ask more questions of Henry de Bromhead's mare, but the step up to an extended 3m could see her in an even better light. Canal End hit the frame in a similar event at Navan last time and he holds obvious claims off 1lb higher. Others to note include Fine Margin, Black Bamboo and Gaoth Chuil.

Lots with chances. CANAL END looks to have a fair bit more to offer over staying trips so Peter Fahey's unexposed sort edges the vote. Fine Margin is expected to build on a promising Haydock debut second for Willie Mullins and is next on the list, although a good case can also be made for the likes of Gaoth Chuil, Nine Graces, Will Do, Panda Boy and Park of Kings in this ultra-competitive handicap.

FINE MARGIN went close at Haydock on debut for Willie Mullins and the 3rd gave the form a major boost by winning the Long Walk since

15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +53%) Saint Davy	4 4/1(+53%)	(7) Saint Davy 4/1, Fetched £270,000 after winning sole point start and is 3-4 under Rules, improving again to justify short odds in 3m Ludlow handicap on reappearance 4 weeks ago. In deeper now but he did that cosily and there's surely more to come. Up 6lb since Ludlow (3m) but sole loss was in a Grade 1 and he brings plenty of potential.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 +52%) Hermino Aa	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Hermino Aa 16/1, Dual hurdles winner last term. Failed to complete in a couple of handicap chases in November but back on track returned to hurdles when third of 10 over 3m at Cheltenham in December. Does need to shrug off a poor run in Lanzarote at Kempton since, though. Good third at Cheltenham (3m, soft) but beaten a long way in good 2m5f handicap at Kempton.
3	12 3rd (12) (12/1 -20%) Dubrovnik Harry	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Dubrovnik Harry 12/1, Got his career back on track when fourth of 20 on 3m Cheltenham reappearance but went backwards from that when well held in a valuable event at Haydock in November. Off 10 weeks. Cheltenham 4th in October prompted renewed hope but he was then soundly beaten at Haydock.
4	15 4th (15) (10/1 +38%) Good Look Charm	10 10/1(+38%)	(15) Good Look Charm 10/1, Made a winning return to hurdles in 21f Wincanton handicap on reappearance and has shown even better form when reaching the frame at Cheltenham and Kempton (Lanzarote). Back up in trip. 4th in the 2m5f Lanzarote suggested that another crack at this sort of trip may well help.
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 -14%) Transmission	8 8/1(-14%)	(10) Transmission 8/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who has made a good start for this yard, building on Ascot handicap debut third when scoring at Plumpton (25f, soft) 15 days later. 6 lb rise demands more again but he could find it. Up 6lb, having left a favourable impression with his miraculous Plumpton win (3m1f, soft).
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -60%) Gustavian	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Gustavian 40/1, Campaigned over fences since the end of 2021 but he was useful over hurdles prior to switching to the larger obstacles and he's on a competitive mark for this return to timber. Probably needs to recapture top form to win this, his first hurdle race since March 2021.
7th	13 7th (13) (7/2 +59%) Scamallach Liath	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(13) Scamallach Liath 7/2, Irish point winner. Placed all 4 starts for Oliver Sherwood last season and has taken it up another notch for new trainer Harry Derham this time round, winning then a close second in 3m novice handicaps at Ascot. Cheekpieces refitted. This unexposed sort could have more to come. Progressive 2212 record in handicaps; stays well and surely won't go down without a fight.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -129%) West Balboa	16 16/1(-129%)	(1) West Balboa 16/1, Landed valuable handicaps at Kempton and Aintree last season. Improved again to win 3-runner Aintree conditions event on reappearance at Aintree in November. Disappointed in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot 6 weeks later but not the type to stay down for long. Flopped badly as favourite for the Group 1 Long Walk at Ascot; very progressive otherwise.
9th	6 9th (6) (80/1 -100%) Barbados Buck's	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Barbados Buck's 80/1, Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) in December. Only a respectable third of 4 at Ayr since and surely up against it in this much more competitive affair. Easily won a three-runner race two starts back; needs to exceed all his handicap form.
14	14 \|F\| (14) (33/1 -83%) Tanganyika	33 33/1(-83%)	(14) Tanganyika 33/1, Improved for the step up to staying trip when scoring at Bangor (23f) in December and respectable efforts in defeat twice since. Not obviously well handicapped, though. Penultimate start was creditable but he needs to perform much better than 13 days ago.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 +0%) Operation Manna	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Operation Manna 11/1, Took his record this season to 3-3 when edging ahead late on in C&D handicap in December. A further 6 lb rise demands more of him but he has 2 wins and a second to show from his 3 visits to Sandown. Unbeaten in three runs this term, all under Cameron Iles, two at Sandown and latest C&D.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 +11%) Ed Keeper	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Ed Keeper 4/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who has been progressive in handicaps this season, winning over 3m at Newbury before shaping very well when third at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on New Year's Day, a mistake at the last probably costing him victory. Raised another 5 lb but it's likely he has more to offer. Big player. 5lb rise rubs salt in the wounds after Cheltenham blunder but he could be very useful.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -83%) Wonderwall	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) Wonderwall 33/1, Useful bumper/hurdle winner for Richard Spencer. Not disgraced when fourth in Cheltenham novice handicap on his chase debut in November. Didn't get the chance to show what he could do back hurdling for new stable at Kempton since (badly hampered and unseated). Up in trip. Below form over fences in November; brought down early three weeks ago for new yard.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -257%) Ambitious Fellow	50 50/1(-257%)	(2) Ambitious Fellow 50/1, Better than ever when winning a big-field 22.5f handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August. Well beaten in a Wetherby Grade 2 3 months later but the return to handicap company will help his cause. Won a 16-runner handicap over the extended 2m6f at Galway festival last summer.

LTO Selection:

ED KEEPER burst onto the scene as a progressive type when impressing at Newbury, before running with plenty of credit to finish third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. A mistake at the last cost him valuable momentum, but the six-year-old appears capable of further improvement, despite the handicapper raising him another 5lb. West Balboa commands the utmost respect back in handicap company having disappointed when sent off favourite for the Long Walk at Ascot. She showed her very best in similar contests last season, especially when dominating proceedings at Aintree in the spring, and Tristan Durrell's 3lb claim aids her cause further. Recent Ludlow winner Saint Davy and Transmission, who once again teams up with Joe Anderson after their unbelievable recovery/victory at Plumpton, are others with viable credentials.

A last-flight mistake cost ED KEEPER momentum at a crucial stage at Cheltenham last time and this progressive 6-y-o can show he's still ahead of the handicapper. Fellow low-mileage improver Saint Davy rates an obvious danger on the back of last month's Ludlow reappearance success. Scamallach Liath and Transmission are others heading in the right direction and complete the shortlist.

In a race that's jam-packed with appealing candidates, TRANSMISSION is taken to win with further improved form for his new yard.

15:10 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:17 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/8 -15%) Carrigeen Castle	1.875 15/8(-15%)	(1) Carrigeen Castle 15/8, Maiden over hurdles but, having won an Irish point before joining Micky Hammond, showed much improved form on his second chase start when landing Newcastle handicap (20.1f) in January. Can follow up with more still to offer over fences. Won at Newcastle last month on second chase start and could have more to offer over fences.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +0%) Robins Field	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Robins Field 7/2, Remains a maiden but, having had another wind op, returned to form when runner-up in handicap at Sedgefield (19.3f) 22 days ago, proving his effectiveness at the trip. Could be thereabouts once more. Remains a maiden but runner-up at Sedgefield last time and could be thereabouts once more.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 +11%) Great Raffles	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Great Raffles 8/1, Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles (including at this course) to end 2021/22 and made the frame in all 4 outings last term. However, has finished well held both starts sent chasing this season, so others are more persuasive. Well treated on last season's hurdle form but hasn't shone on his two chase starts.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 -27%) King Of The Hill	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(5) King Of The Hill 7/2, Didn't offer much in novice hurdles and his first 2 starts in handicap chases, but fitted with a tongue strap he left his previous form behind when runner-up at Catterick (19.2f) in December. Can make his presence felt. Clear second at Catterick in December and is firmly in calculations.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/1 -69%) Attention All	11 11/1(-69%)	(2) Attention All 11/1, Winner on his hurdles debut last season but hasn't gone on from that since, making little impact in handicap at Carlisle (2m) on his chase bow in December. Pulled up last time, though it remains early days over fences with cheekpieces on first time. Pulled up at Newcastle last time but lightly raced and not written off now in cheekpieces.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 +58%) Voice Of Hope	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(6) Voice Of Hope 17/2, Nineteen NH runs since his sole success, which came over hurdles back in 2021. Made the frame in handicap chases at Catterick and Huntingdon this winter, but lesser effort at the latter course 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. 0-13 over fences and hasn't been competitive this season; 4lb out of the handicap today.

LTO Selection:

CARRIGEEN CASTLE was successful over 2m4f at Newcastle four weeks ago and Micky Hammond's gelding could be hard to stop once again, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. King Of The Hill was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Catterick and that form gives him a big chance. Robins Field took a step forward following a wind operation to occupy the runner-up berth at Sedgefield and is next best.

Successful in an Irish point early last year, CARRIGEEN CASTLE made his second chase start a winning one at Newcastle last month and he can score again with further progress to come. Robins Field bounced back to form on his latest outing and could be the biggest threat, ahead of King of The Hill.

Point winner CARRIGEEN CASTLE won at Newcastle last month on his second chase start and this unexposed 8yo can follow up.

15:17 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 +0%) Ottizzini	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Ottizzini 14/1, Fair hurdler. Pulled up in novice hurdle (10/1) at Thurles (23f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Faces a stiff task here. Below par last time and even her best form leaves her with something to find.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +0%) Cadell	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Cadell 9/2, Mahler gelding who went unbeaten in points and created a good impression when making a winning hurdling bow at Kelso in October. Good second (which has been boosted since) there next time and not disgraced up in grade at Cheltenham 49 days ago. Can't be ruled out. His Kelso second now looks really good; unlikely that he did himself justice last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (Evens +39%) Florida Dreams	0 Evens(+39%)	(3) Florida Dreams Evens, Unbeaten in bumpers, including a Grade 2 at Aintree last spring, and made it second time lucky in this sphere at Ayr (2m, soft) last month. Came up short in a Grade 1 back at Aintree on Boxing Day but sights lowered here and, moreover, he will relish this stiffer test. Grade 2 bumper winner; won his maiden before well held in a Grade 1; big hike in distance.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +8%) Got Your Back	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) Got Your Back 6/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and off the mark at the third attempt under Rules in a novice hurdle at this course 47 days ago. Longer trip should suit and he's open to improvement. Won 2m4f maiden here in December; the lowest rated of these but he looks to be improving.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (4/1 -129%) Farnoge	4 4/1(-129%)	(1) Farnoge 4/1, Runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points and 3-3 under Rules before being pulled up in the Challow at Newbury last time. Fully expected to get back on track now and he remains with potential. Ran in a Grade 1 last time; good-ground winner at Ascot before that and still unexposed.

LTO Selection:

FARNOGE failed to fire on testing ground in the Grade 1 Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury, but his previous form suggests that he could be very hard to beat at this level. Cadell chased home subsequent Grade 2 scorer Kerryhill two starts ago and is another who may bounce back from a disappointing effort in a higher grade when last seen. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Florida Dreams might be the pick of them.

FLORIDA DREAMS has looked highly promising throughout his career to date and his latest effort is excusable on account of the inadequate test, so he boasts leading claims upped in trip. Farnoge is expected to bounce back and Cadell may have a bigger performance in him, so they strike as the main dangers.

Florida Dreams and Farnoge are major players but CADELL is a strong form contender on the strength of his penultimate effort.

15:25 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (1/3 +8%) Galopin Des Champs	0.333333 1/3(+8%)	(3) Galopin Des Champs 1/3, Started 2023 with win in this race and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Suffered short-priced defeats to Fastorslow at Punchestown on his next 2 starts but he produced a performance of rare quality when demolishing his rivals in the Savills here over Christmas. Very hard to beat if in that form. Gold Cup hero was brilliant at Christmas, likely to avenge defeats inflicted by Fastorslow.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 -40%) Fastorslow	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Fastorslow 7/2, Rounded off last season with a defeat of Galopin des Champs at Punchestown and had too much for that reopposing rival again in the John Durkan back at Punchestown on his reappearance. Unplaced in 3 previous Leopardstown starts but bit premature to suggest this place doesn't suit him. Has upstaged Galopin Des Champs in two Punchestown clashes, again holds a fighting chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 +58%) I Am Maximus	14 14/1(+58%)	(4) I Am Maximus 14/1, Last season's Irish Grand National winner. Improved to bag the Grade 1 Drinmore on his Fairyhouse reappearance but he was 31 lengths adrift of reopposing stablemate Galopin des Champs when fourth in the Savills here over Christmas. Irish Grand National/Drinmore winner, not in same league as stablemate Galopin Des Champs.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (20/1 -150%) Conflated	20 20/1(-150%)	(1) Conflated 20/1, Won this and the Savills here in 2022. Creditable 1¼ lengths third of 4 to Gerri Colombe in Down Royal Grade 1 in November but he'd been left trailing by Galopin des Champs when unseating at the last in this season's Savills. Won this race in 2022, third in 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup, looking vulnerable this season.

LTO Selection:

All concerns about GALOPIN DES CHAMPS following last season's Gold Cup success were laid to rest with the star chaser delivering a performance right out of the top drawer in the Savills Chase here over Christmas. A 23-length demolition of Gerri Colombe was a true reflection of what Willie Mullins' charge can achieve when at his very best and he can defend the title he claimed so impressively 12 months ago. He meets Fastorslow for the fourth time, with the score being 2-1 in favour of his rival, and Martin Brassil's gelding is the only one in the line-up capable of giving the selection a race, with Conflated and I Am Maximus needing plenty of luck to go in their direction for them to surprise.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS looked back to his scintillating best here over Christmas and if in a similar mood again he should turn the tables on Fastorslow, who has inflicted 2 Punchestown defeats on last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup hero.

Following a devastating performance here at Christmas GALOPIN DES CHAMPS can avenge two Punchestown defeats inflicted by Fastorslow

15:35 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 +29%) Java Point	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Java Point 10/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Tom George when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark and not completely dismissed. Remains nicely handicapped on best form; second run for new stable; not dismissed.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +60%) Certainly Red	4 4/1(+60%)	(4) Certainly Red 4/1, Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick last season, scoring twice over 25f at Wincanton either side of a victory at this track. Generally better than the result this season and he's back to his last winning mark. On last winning mark and the return to Sandown is another plus; one to consider.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 +31%) Dom Of Mary	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(8) Dom Of Mary 11/2, Shaped well a couple of times before putting up a career-best effort to score at Plumpton last month, going clear impressively. Should go well again if the race is run to suit. Recorded a 10l success in the Sussex National at Plumpton last month; big player.
4	6 4th (6) (15/2 +46%) Bangers And Cash	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(6) Bangers And Cash 15/2, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts. Back to form when third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury and fairly treated if he can build on that. Ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury five weeks ago; not ruled out.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 +50%) Blackjack Magic	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Blackjack Magic 3/1, ook very well to chasing for current yard last term and he continued his progress on his return in 11-runner handicap at Wincanton in November. Hit the frame at Ascot next time and should be on the premises again. 3-6 over fences; useful form in two notable handicaps this term; major contender.
6th	7 6th (7) (4/1 +75%) Grozni	4 4/1(+75%)	(7) Grozni 4/1, Three-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes and didn't need to improve to get off the mark over fences at Downpatrick on final start for that yard in August. Runner-up both outings for current stable and may yet do better. Solid efforts under 7lb amateur for new yard; interesting with Harry Cobden taking over.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +14%) Fortescue	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Fortescue 12/1, Useful chaser who is hard to rely on but put up one of his better efforts when second at Haydock last time. Has scored over C&D in the past, so he's no forlorn hope. All wins at 3m but may need further now; trip aside, his current mark is handy.
8th	3 8th (3) (20/1 +50%) Moroder	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Moroder 20/1, Good strike rate over fences and resumed winning ways in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster in March. Ended campaign with a career-best second in Bet365 Gold Cup here but questions to answer now after 3 poor runs this season (reportedly bled on reappearance). Badly out of sorts this term but the fitting of tongue-tie may prompt a revival.

LTO Selection:

A taking winner of the Badger Beer last November and a respectable fourth in a valuable contest at Ascot since, BLACKJACK MAGIC sets the standard as he looks to notch up a fourth victory over fences. The progressive nine-year-old gets the vote ahead of easy Sussex National winner Dom Of Mary, as well as the in-form Kestrel Valley, who has scored on four of her last five starts. Fortescue has hinted at a return to his best form on both starts this season, while Bangers And Cash is another dour stayer to note.

KESTREL VALLEY is still on the up and, with some fluent jumping, she might be able to build up an unassailable lead under positive tactics, so she's marginally preferred to Blackjack Magic, who arrives in good order. Dom of Mary is also considered on the back of a career best.

In-form novice chaser GROZNI (nap) may well show further improvement with Harry Cobden booked. Blackjack Magic is feared most.

15:45 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Wetherby Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 +57%) Sine Nomine	6 6/1(+57%)	(6) Sine Nomine 6/1, Has a likeable profile both in points and under Rules, already a dual winner in hunters. Solid effort between the flags in December and merits respect for all that this demands improvement. Hunter chase wins at Stratford last April/June but something to find with main contenders.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -63%) Bennys King	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Bennys King 13/2, Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last season, winning at Fakenham and posting a fine second in the Aintree Foxhunter (all under this rider). Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces when third in Taunton hunter last time. Player. Second in the Foxhunters' at Aintree last April and he's a leading contender today.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -140%) Windsor Avenue	6 6/1(-140%)	(4) Windsor Avenue 6/1, 8/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison. None too reliable, but sets a good standard. Good handicap chase form on final two runs for Brian Ellison; could be a major player.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/1 -25%) Dolphin Square	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Dolphin Square 5/1, Boasts a good strike rate over fences/hurdles and, while he arrives on the back of a laboured effort over hurdles at Chepstow, he's capable of making an impact on his best form. Mixed form over h'dles last year but showed spark 2 runs ago; has good hunter chase record.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (11/10 +56%) Fairly Famous	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(5) Fairly Famous 11/10, Took off in points for this yard and made a highly impressive hunter debut when cruising to success at Cheltenham last month. Every chance he'll follow up. Easy win at Cheltenham last May on sole hunter chase start; firmly in calculations.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -136%) Super Citizen	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Super Citizen 33/1, First run since leaving Eugene M. O'Sullivan when winning 4-runner hunter chase (4/6) at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) 20 days ago, straightforward task. This is significantly tougher. Won on stable debut at Kelso in January but this race is much tougher; vulnerable.

LTO Selection:

FAIRLY FAMOUS is one from one over regulation fences and is a highly appealing option. A good second in a point-to-point in December, the seven-year-old is entitled to be sharper for the run and has plenty of scope for improvement. Former smart chaser Windsor Avenue is feared most on his debut in the hunter chase scene/first run for 336 days, while Super Citizen beat just three rivals at Kelso yet still commands attention.

FAIRLY FAMOUS has thrived for his current stable and he's likely to go in again having produced an emphatic display to score at Cheltenham last month. Windsor Avenue has the ability to trouble the selection and Bennys King is unlikely to be far away.

Preference is for young challenger FAIRLY FAMOUS, who was a convincing winner at Cheltenham last May on his sole hunter chase start.

15:50 Wetherby Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 -176%) Beauzon	4.5 9/2(-176%)	(4) Beauzon 9/2, On a C&D 4-timer after 3 wins in 9 days last month. Only another 3 lb higher and another bold bid looks assured in his current mood. Completed a quick C&D hat-trick last month; still feasibly treated; leading contender.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +0%) Wee Fat Mac	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(7) Wee Fat Mac 11/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. C&D winner in December and followed up at Newcastle; solid the last twice; needs more.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 +20%) One More Dream	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) One More Dream 16/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Catterick in August. 80/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Out of sorts so far this winter but drop in trip/class could revive; market to guide.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 +8%) Mumayaz	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(6) Mumayaz 11/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021 but can't be knocked for consistency, finishing runner-up for the tenth time in his last 11 starts at Lingfield (7f) 8 days ago. Likely to give his running but the outside stall isn't ideal. Finished 2nd in 11 of his 15 runs for this yard; drawn widest; each-way claims.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/4 +21%) Masterclass	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(1) Masterclass 11/4, Latest win at Chelmsford (6f) in November. 12/1, sixth of 9 in Class 3 handicap at Kempton (6f) 28 days ago. Should be more competitive at this lower level. Hold-up sprinter who lurks on a fair mark; this easier than last time; shortlisted.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/2 +50%) Supreme King	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(5) Supreme King 5/2, Tongue strap on first time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago. Tongue tie off, first-time visor on now. Drops in trip with a visor added; 0-15 thus far but he's tumbling down the weights.
7th	9 7th (9) (150/1 -127%) Damoiseau	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Damoiseau 150/1, Hasn't beaten a rival in 2 C&D handicaps since coming from France. Beauzon looks very much the yard first string. Not beaten a rival in two C&D runs for Ian Williams; hard to recommend.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -257%) Moai	50 50/1(-257%)	(8) Moai 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 12 in handicap over this C&D (28/1) 72 days ago. Others are preferred. Dropped 40lb after a dismal 2023 campaign, often slowly away; 6f looks too sharp for him.
9th	3 9th (3) (66/1 -164%) Pub Talk	66 66/1(-164%)	(3) Pub Talk 66/1, First run since leaving Leanne Breen when seventh of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Needs to leave that behind. Low-key stable debut at Newcastle 18 days ago; best watched on the back of that.

LTO Selection:

BEAUZON has been in outstanding form of late and the four-timer looks to be very much on the cards following a success from two subsequent winners over C&D last month. Ian Williams' charge has run off higher marks in the past, and he should have too much for fellow C&D winner Wee Fat Mac and Mumayaz, who deserve a change in luck after a series of runner-up efforts.

A further 3 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent BEAUZON completing a C&D 4-timer. Wee Fat Mac might be the one to give him most to do ahead of Mumayaz.

Beauzon is thriving and should make a bold bid for the four-timer but MASTERCLASS can capitalise on today's drop in class.

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

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/4 +62%) Anglers Crag	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(7) Anglers Crag 5/4, Made a winning hurdles debut for David Pipe but form was patchy sent chasing in 2022/23. However, following a wind op he has improved for his current yard this season, making it back-to-back wins when scoring at Market Rasen (23.9f) 25 days ago. Leading contender. Sprinted clear with well-handicapped rival last month and is now 2-2 for Brian Ellison.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +10%) Captain Quint	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Captain Quint 9/1, Won on his chase debut at Hexham last season and added to that in a match at Ayr (20.5f) in March. However, ended the campaign with a lesser effort and fared no better after 6 months off when finishing mid-field at Carlisle in October. Others more persuasive. Not seen since satisfactory seasonal debut in October but current mark is workable.
3	9 3rd (9) (13/2 -8%) Massini Man	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(9) Massini Man 13/2, Thrived after joining this yard from John Groucott last season, scoring twice in handicap chases at this course (over C&D on the second occasion). Promising return at Carlisle (2m) and probably would have gone close but for departing at Kelso in November. One to consider. Dual course winner last season; in contention when falling at Kelso last time; shortlisted.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 -20%) Half Shot	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Half Shot 6/1, Dual winner last season and produced a career best when getting back to winning ways over C&D in November. Shaped as if still in good form when third here (20.3f) last time, so he could be thereabouts back down in grade (runner-up at this meeting a year ago). Career-best effort when winning over C&D in November; not quite in same form last time.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/1 -75%) Readysteadybeau	7 7/1(-75%)	(4) Readysteadybeau 7/1, Made it 3 wins from his last 4 completed starts over fences when making all at Ayr (24.1f) in December, jumping accurately back under more positive tactics. Up 7 lb for his latest success but he can make another bold bid. Made all at Ayr in December and now 3-9 over fences; uncontested lead unlikely today.
6th	6 6th (6) (8/1 -60%) Cartonne	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Cartonne 8/1, Made a positive start to his chasing career when making all in back-to-back handicaps at this course (20.3f) early last year (at this meeting on the first occasion). Pulled up on his return but has won at Doncaster and Ludlow since. Not dismissed lightly. Ended 2023 with two wins and might be seen to effect better effect over this longer trip.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 -60%) Methodtothemadness	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Methodtothemadness 16/1, Won 3 times last season, including twice over C&D (this event on the first occasion) in February. Below form on her last 3 starts, but had a hopeless task from her position when never involved back here in November. Has dropped back down to her last winning mark. Dual C&D winner in this month last year but posed no threat here in November after a break.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 -213%) Routine Excellence	25 25/1(-213%)	(3) Routine Excellence 25/1, In first-time blinkers, fared bit better than previously this season when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Punchestown (22.7f) 20 days ago, held before 2 out but not knocked about. Irish raider who's not discounted with Brian Hughes booked for the ride. Not firing on all cylinders since a break but respected Irish trainer enlists Brian Hughes.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (80/1 -142%) Chameron	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Chameron 80/1, Gained a first success for Patrick Griffin in 5-runner handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f) in March last year. However, went back to making jumping errors when second of 4 at Tipperary the following month and ran poorly on his stable/seasonal debut in December. Cheekpieces now reapplied. Made lacklustre stable debut in December; needs a big boost from the refitted cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

HALF SHOT was an impressive winner over C&D two starts ago and he was not disgraced over a shorter trip in a valuable race here subsequently. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give the Iain Jardine-trained 10-year-old a big chance in this company. The hat-trick seeking pair Anglers Crag and Cartonne are obvious threats to the selection, while Readysteadybeau is another to consider.

ANGLERS CRAG has shown improved form since joining Brian Ellison, making it 2 from 2 for the yard when successful at Market Rasen last month, and he can score again in his current mood. He is taken to get the better of Massini Man, who had looked set to go close before falling 2 out at Kelso on his latest outing, while Half Shot also enters calculations.

This can go to ANGLERS CRAG (nap), who has thrived since joining Brian Ellison and now bids to complete a hat-trick.

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +27%) Madara	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Madara 4/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 9/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, good to soft) 49 days ago on third start for this yard. Shortlist material. First win for new yard when winning getting good ride at Cheltenham latest; unexposed 5yo.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 -29%) Path D'oroux	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Path D'oroux 9/2, Good second of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, soft, 7/1) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly back in a handicap. More encouragement in last couple of runners but he's not the slickest jumper; risky.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +20%) Solness	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Solness 4/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17f, soft, 7/1) 63 days ago, readily. Remains of interest. C&D winner; arrives on back of career best at Fairyhouse; up 9lb but may be more to come.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 +45%) Pats Choice	11 11/1(+45%)	(9) Pats Choice 11/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this season. 16/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 22 days ago, all out. Can give a good account. Career best to gain 3rd chase win latest; didn't appear to have much left and 4lb higher.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 +12%) Rebel Gold	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Rebel Gold 22/1, Ended last season with a Grade 3 win at Naas but well held both starts this season, albeit stiff task last time. Won twice over fences last season; shown little this term; Stone-Walsh's claims 5lb helps.
6th	11 6th (11) (22/1 -83%) Typical Thomas	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Typical Thomas 22/1, Latest win in chase at Cork in October. Respectable 11¼ lengths sixth of 10 to The Folkes Tiara in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 17/2) 39 days ago, held back by jumping. Has work to do. Thwarted in C&D hat-trick bid latest behind some of these; may struggle to reverse form.
7th	5 7th (5) (17/2 -21%) The Big Chap	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(5) The Big Chap 17/2, Five wins from 18 NH runs. 3 wins from 9 runs this season. 16/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to The Folkes Tiara in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago. May still have more to offer as a chaser. Won twice over fences this term; bounced back from lesser run when a good C&D 2nd latest.
8th	10 8th (10) (7/1 -27%) The Folkes Tiara	7 7/1(-27%)	(10) The Folkes Tiara 7/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 11/2) 39 days ago by 1¼ lengths from The Big Chap, keeping on well. Must be respected. Gained first chase success, beating The Big Chap by 1l; needs progress to confirm the form.
9th	13 9th (13) (40/1 +20%) The Little Yank	40 40/1(+20%)	(13) The Little Yank 40/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Last of 7 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft, 11/1) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Unplaced in last 7 and didn't beat a rival latest; 1lb wrong; 2m1f probably too sharp.
10th	6 10th (6) (18/1 +28%) Grey Diamond	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) Grey Diamond 18/1, Useful chaser for Sam Thomas but well held both starts this season for new yard. Career best at Haydock last term; not at same level for new yard but back on good mark.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (11/2 +54%) Henn See	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(12) Henn See 11/2, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 6/4, fifth of 6 in novice chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Worth another chance. Form of Clonmel beginners' success is working out; disappointing fav latest though.

LTO Selection:

It may pay to be in a forgiving mood with the lightly-raced HENN SEE, who disappointed on his latest start at Limerick, but he can make his presence felt off what could prove a lenient mark on his handicap debut. Path D'oroux rates as the main danger to the selection on the back of his creditable second to a useful type over an extended 2m1f at Fairyhouse last month, while The Folkes Tiara has solid claims after giving an exhibition of jumping en route to victory over C&D on Boxing day.

Plenty to consider but French-recruit MADARA is coming good for this yard so could be the answer after his decisive win at Cheltenham. Henn See disappointed at Limerick on Boxing Day but starts life in handicaps off a fair-looking mark, while Solness won a similar event in good style at Fairyhouse 9 weeks ago.

THE BIG CHAP just failed to reel in The Folkes Tiara here on St Stephen's Day and he may be able to gain revenge now 3lb better off

16:10 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (13/8 +90%) Sixmilebridge	1.625 13/8(+90%)	(7) Sixmilebridge 13/8, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points (Apr 2). The stable had a short-priced winning bumper debutant at Doncaster last week so a market move for this one would look significant. Point second has worked out quite well; new yard gets its share of bumper winners.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 -144%) Juby Ball	11 11/1(-144%)	(1) Juby Ball 11/1, Made a winning start to his career in the mud at Ffos Las in November. Will need to step up on that form to follow up under a penalty but he has the potential for better. Perfect start at Ffos Las in November, winning going away; could be a useful prospect.
3	5 3rd (5) (20/1 -167%) Pony Soprano	20 20/1(-167%)	(5) Pony Soprano 20/1, €135,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, well held in bumpers, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Royal Player. From a leading stable and would come into it if the betting vibes are strong. 135,000euros 3yo; powerful stable is operating at 15% in bumpers; worth a market check.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +25%) Wellington Arch	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Wellington Arch 9/1, Brother to bumper winner and followed suit at the first attempt in 10-runner event at Worcester in October. Creditable third of 6 under a penalty at Ascot since. Followed Worcester win with good third at Ascot; likely to take another step forward.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 -300%) Touquet	5 5/1(-300%)	(3) Touquet 5/1, €185,000 son of Kapgarde who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut over C&D (good to soft) in November. Given a bit of time since. Looks another useful prospect for his top stable. Showed good attitude to make winning debut over C&D in November; leading contender.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 -213%) Seek Him There	25 25/1(-213%)	(6) Seek Him There 25/1, Out of a bumper winner and offered plenty of encouragement when second at Market Rasen in November. Could be more to come. Promising start when second at 22-1 at Market Rasen; not discounted but this is tougher.
7th	2 7th (2) (5/2 +44%) San Frandisco	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(2) San Frandisco 5/2, Irish point winner who made a promising start under Rules, finishing runner-up at Chepstow before comfortably going one better at Haydock (heavy) just after Christmas. Penalty unlikely to prevent a bold bid. Point winner; ran away with four-runner bumper at Haydock in December; high on the list.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 +0%) Noir Du Tay	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Noir Du Tay 25/1, Policy Maker gelding. Dam (h92), made frame sole start over hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Grand Vision. Yard among the winners in recent days but is only 4-63 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Only 4yo in the line-up; receives 12lb WFA but stable has a modest strike-rate in bumpers.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner of a decent contest at Ffos Las on debut last November, JUBY BALL looks a five-year-old with potential, and the fact his half-brother Fifty Ball won here is a plus. The booking of James Bowen is significant and he is narrowly preferred to Touquet, who scored over C&D on debut in November, and easy Haydock scorer San Frandisco. Wellington Arch is another open to improvement on the back of a promising third at Ascot.

There should be more to come from November's C&D debut scorer TOUQUET, who is narrowly preferred to Jamie Snowden's San Frandisco. Ben Pauling had a well-backed bumper debut winner at Doncaster last week so a market move for his point recruit Sixmilebridge would bring him into the reckoning.

Preference for WELLINGTON ARCH is only slight, but he was a good third to two promising types at Ascot and remains unexposed.

16:20 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (66/1 -32%) Off To Alabama	66 66/1(-32%)	(5) Off To Alabama 66/1, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Off The Beat. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 19f) Prince Ary. Half-brother to winners Off The Pulse (Flat) & Off The Beat (hurdle); may be best watched.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +17%) Mr Bramley	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Mr Bramley 10/3, Better effort in bumpers when second of 14 at this C&D (good to soft), finding plenty off the bridle. Off 12 months. Sets the standard. Runner-up over C&D last February; absent since but leading claims on that form.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/4 -38%) Piper Park	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(9) Piper Park 11/4, €58,000 3-y-o, £205,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Colt Lightning, stayed 25f, and modest 2m hurdle winner Robin des Theatre. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023). Of obvious interest on debut. Wears hood. Changed hands for £205,000 after winning mares' maiden point; very interesting recruit.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 +52%) The Grafter	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) The Grafter 16/1, Shaped like a stayer when 9 lengths fifth of 8 on Uttoxeter debut (heavy) in November. Has had wind surgery. Displayed ability when fifth on debut at Uttoxeter; open to improvement but it's necessary.
5th	1 5th (1) (17/2 +47%) Brother Boris	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(1) Brother Boris 17/2, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Midnight Mary, stays 27f. Dam (c122/h107) 2m-3½m hurdle/chase winner. Half-brother to 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Midnight Mary; may be one for later on.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -180%) Miami Steve	14 14/1(-180%)	(3) Miami Steve 14/1, €27,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam (b88) ran twice in bumpers. Represents top northern yard with healthy bumper strike-rate; market may guide on debut.
7th	11 7th (11) (18/1 -13%) Para Handy	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Para Handy 18/1, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced out of useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Strawberry. Newcomer; 7,000euros yearling; others make greater appeal on paper.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -21%) Annies Gold	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Annies Gold 40/1, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Sister to 9.5f winner Black Hole Sun. Dam bumper winner/fair hurdler (19f winner). £4,000 yearling; makes debut against males and others are more compelling.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 -243%) Kalahari King	12 12/1(-243%)	(2) Kalahari King 12/1, Califet gelding from family of smart hurdler/high-class chaser up to 23f Kalashnikov. Attracted support when fifth of 11 in bumper (5/1) at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 52 days ago. Should do better. Soundly beaten fifth on debut at Exeter but was well backed and is open to improvement.
10th	10 10th (10) (13/2 +35%) Forsa Bay	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(10) Forsa Bay 13/2, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner Reilly, stays 25f, and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Eaton Collina. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler (stayed 19f) Quick Grabim. Bred to have a future and trainer enjoys success in bumpers; one to consider on debut.
11th	6 11th (6) (13/2 +54%) Suivez Moi	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(6) Suivez Moi 13/2, Pour Moi gelding. Dam (h105), 17f hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 29f) Super Duty and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 25f) Grandads Cottage. Has had wind op prior to debut; stable does well in bumpers; no surprise to see a good run.

LTO Selection:

Assuming he runs with less fizz than when last seen, MR BRAMLEY could go one place better than the good second he registered in this contest 12 months ago. There is plenty of guesswork involved with the majority of the opposition being newcomers, but Miami Steve appeals on pedigree and commands respect on debut for a top yard. Brother Boris and Para Handy are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.

MR BRAMLEY has been off the track since finishing second in this corresponding race 12 months ago and can go one better if ready to go. Expensive point-winner Piper Park looks an interesting newcomer, while the well-bred Kalahari King offered something to work on at Exeter.

The mare PIPER PARK changed hands for £205,000 after winning a point on debut and is taken to make a winning start under rules.

16:25 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/2 +10%) Havanazam	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Havanazam 9/2, Won a 1½m course handicap last month. Seemed stretched by 2m when seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (2m) since so this in-between distance could suit. It's not all been plain sailing in his nine-race career but he's 2-2 at Wolverhampton.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 -150%) Night At Sea	5 5/1(-150%)	(7) Night At Sea 5/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 6/1) 20 days ago. Good chance of a first success with a repeat of that form. Found only a notably progressive rival too good at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) last time.
3	11 3rd (11) (16/1 +20%) Escarpment	16 16/1(+20%)	(11) Escarpment 16/1, Maiden who has yet to click in 3 starts for his new yard at up to 11f. Remains to be seen whether this longer trip improves matters. 0-8; well beaten over 9.5f-1m3f in his three runs this winter for new connections.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -33%) Fox Flame	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Fox Flame 16/1, Course winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in September. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 25 days ago. Back on a winning mark. 2lb below last winning mark, following three heavy defeats among last four starts.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -136%) Another Beautiful	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) Another Beautiful 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 50 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Two marked backward steps, latest on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in December.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 -38%) Morlaix	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Morlaix 11/2, Course winner. 7/2, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. Fourth over C&D in November on penultimate start was his best run since long layoff.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 +29%) Pop The Champagne	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Pop The Champagne 10/1, Fair hurdle winner. Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 14/1, eighth of 11 on C&D handicap debut 78 days ago, not knocked about after meeting trouble. Bumper/hurdles winner; harder to fancy judged on her only four races under Flat rules.
8th	10 8th (10) (5/1 +23%) Kitty Foyle	5 5/1(+23%)	(10) Kitty Foyle 5/1, Fair maiden. 5/1, creditable sixth of 11 in C&D handicap 78 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Simon & Ed Crisford. Joined another good stable. Interesting runner. H'cap debut 2nd; ran respectably over C&D later in November; left Crisfords for 1,000gns.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/2 +50%) Dark Mystery	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Dark Mystery 9/2, Off 6 months, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (2m) 45 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Should be sharper for the run and turf win back in 2022 came off 3 lb higher. Penultimate start (June) showed that significant ability remains; stamina a concern.
10th	9 10th (9) (16/1 +36%) First Charge	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) First Charge 16/1, Course winner. 33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (16.5f) 27 days ago, typically doing himself no favours with a slow start. Habitual slow-starter, fluffing the stalls badly in recent outings; risks.
11th	12 11th (12) (28/1 +30%) Still Standing	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Still Standing 28/1, Unreliable sort. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. No win since 2021 but last two starts (here) contained some encouragement.
12th	3 12th (3) (28/1 -75%) Golden Keeper	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Golden Keeper 28/1, Blinkered first time, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Lingfield (13f, AW) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Blinkered first time when beaten 5l at Lingfield (1m5f, AW; 80-1) on second run for yard.

LTO Selection:

A highly-encouraging second over a furlong shorter at Lingfield last month, NIGHT AT SEA gives the impression that she will be well served by a further rise in distance and she can get off the mark at the eighth time of asking. That may be at the main expense of the well-handicapped Morlaix and Kitty Foyle, who is of interest on her first start for new connections.

NIGHT AT SEA went down only to a thriving rival at Lingfield last time and could take a bit of stopping if in similar form here. The low-mileage Kitty Foyle is quite an interesting new recruit for the Jack Jones yard and is put up as the chief threat ahead of 1½m course scorer Havanazam, who failed to stay 2m last time but should find this trip within range.

Their stamina has not been proved but calculations appear to be dominated by HAVANAZAM (2-2 at Wolverhampton) and Night At Sea.

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (3/1 +33%) Bashful	3 3/1(+33%)	(9) Bashful 3/1, Won a 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle in November 2022 and successful 4 times on the level last year. Wasn't quite at his best when only fourth of 9 back hurdling over C&D in November but ran as well as he ever has when runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle 12 days ago. Must enter calculations. Fairly useful on Flat; being held up off a strong pace here would play to his strengths.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 -300%) Lively Citizen	18 18/1(-300%)	(1) Lively Citizen 18/1, Multiple hurdles winner who would have likely doubled his tally over fences but for stumbling and falling soon after 2 out at this course (15.8f) 29 days ago. Back over the smaller obstacles now and can't be dismissed under a handy 7-lb conditional. Unlucky over fences here last month; back hurdling with a live chance if as good again.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 +58%) Cancan	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Cancan 5/1, Landed a 2m mares' novice hurdle at Ayr in November 2021 and proved she retains all of her ability on second start back after an absence when runner-up over C&D in December. Not disgraced with her usual hood left off in a far stronger race back here since. Needs to find a bit on her recent course efforts and others are less exposed.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -122%) Langton Wold	10 10/1(-122%)	(3) Langton Wold 10/1, Fair Flat winner who didn't need to improve much to open his account over hurdles at the third attempt in 8-runner maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f) 39 days ago, pulling way to front after first and clear 2 out. A strong pace will suit now handicapping and he's worthy of respect. 1-12 on Flat; Sedgefield maiden winner; challenging mark but he has momentum behind him.
5th	8 5th (8) (28/1 -40%) Astrophysicist	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Astrophysicist 28/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but hinted at a rival when tenth of 21 in a handicap at Naas (16f, soft, 20/1) 22 days ago, fourth when bad mistake last. Needs to build on that. Hasn't been pulling up any trees under either code for a while now.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -50%) Can't Stop Now	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Can't Stop Now 12/1, Free-going sort who caused a surprise when doubling his hurdles tally over C&D in March. Pulled up there later in the month but should be spot on for this return to hurdling following a recent spin on the Flat. Can be his own worst enemy (pulls hard) but the ability is there to take a hand.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 -150%) Bix Beiderbecke	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Bix Beiderbecke 40/1, Fair form in bumpers and opened his account at the second time of asking over hurdles in a Perth novice in May. However, ran poorly on his return over C&D and was on the retreat when departing at Wetherby on Boxing Day. This return to drier conditions does look in his favour but he needs to get back on track.
8th	10 8th (10) (15/8 +71%) Superbolt	1.875 15/8(+71%)	(10) Superbolt 15/8, Fair maiden on the Flat who improved on his yard/hurdles debut form when fourth of 10 in a juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) in December. Failed to repeat that effort at Punchestown but can't be written off now handicapping. Tongue strap on. One run in Ireland reads well with a view to this initial mark; unexposed on this ground.
9th	11 9th (11) (80/1 -142%) Don't Look Back	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Don't Look Back 80/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) but well held completed starts in this sphere. Has left Lucinda Russell ahead of this handicap hurdle debut. Ordinary under both codes and has left Lucinda Russell since his last start.
10th	5 10th (5) (6/1 +8%) Restandbethankful	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Restandbethankful 6/1, Notched second success over fences at Sedgefield in October and ran well from his lower hurdles mark when runner-up at Catterick (15.7f) 33 days ago. Much respected from 2 lb higher. Comes here in a run of good form, including back hurdling latest on heavy ground not ideal.

LTO Selection:

LANGTON WOLD made it third-time lucky over obstacles when landing a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and Brian Ellison's five-year-old merits the utmost respect on his handicap debut in this sphere. Restandbethankful has filled second place on each of his last three starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Lively Citizen and Bashful are firmly in contention too.

It's unlikely BASHFUL will match his fairly useful Flat form in this sphere, but he still has plenty of room for manoeuvre from a modest hurdling mark and is fancied to take advantage. Langton Wold and Restandbethankful head the dangers.

The eyes are drawn to Tony Martin's SUPERBOLT who has his 4yo allowance now he's sent into handicaps for the first time.

16:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 +14%) Jeroboam Machin	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Jeroboam Machin 12/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. 7/4, won 8-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 71 days ago. Likely has more to offer yet. Point winner, showed a good standard on bumper/stable debut at Fairyhouse in November.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/2 -36%) You Oughta Know	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(5) You Oughta Know 15/2, Won bumpers at Kilbeggan and Galway last year and likely has more to offer yet. Merits consideration. Wins at Kilbeggan and Galway in the first half of the season, capable of a bold showing.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/2 +13%) Redemption Day	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(10) Redemption Day 7/2, Back from 20 months off when second of 8 in bumper (11/10) over C&D (soft) 36 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is the choice of Patrick Mullins. Smart form two seasons ago, was entitled to need comeback run here in December, respected.
4	4 4th (4) (40/1 -60%) The Yellow Clay	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) The Yellow Clay 40/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. C&D winner. Won 10-runner listed bumper at Limerick (16.2f, soft, 4/6) by 2½ lengths from Familiar Dreams, quickening clear. Off 10 months. Improvement required. C&D winner last March on debut, backed that up with odds-on Limerick win, top rider aboard.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +8%) The Enabler	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) The Enabler 11/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 5/4, won 6-runner listed bumper at Navan (16f, heavy) 48 days ago. Respected. Made all for Listed win at Navan, possibly the pick of the Elliott pair being race-fit.
6th	1 6th (1) (8/11 +42%) A Dream To Share	0.727273 8/11(+42%)	(1) A Dream To Share 8/11, Had an outstanding bumper campaign last season, winning all 5 starts, including championship events at Cheltenham and Punchestown in the spring. The one to beat. 5-5, including this race last year en route to two Grade 1 wins, sets a very high standard.
7th	9 7th (9) (18/1 -50%) Joystick	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Joystick 18/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. 11/8, won 8-runner bumper at this course (20f, heavy) on NH debut 38 days ago, responding well. Looks a good prospect. Made all to beat point winner Artic Lane readily in a 2m4f bumper much favoured by trainer.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -300%) Hens Tooth	40 40/1(-300%)	(7) Hens Tooth 40/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 6-runner bumper (4/9) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 38 days ago, unchallenged. Remains open to improvement. Point winner, looked useful when dominating at Limerick, much more on his plate now.
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 -79%) My Great Mate	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) My Great Mate 50/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Won 11-runner bumper (10/11) at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 115 days ago, all out. This is tougher. Deserves a shot at this after Galway and Punchestown wins, stable has stronger contenders.
10th	6 10th (6) (125/1 -279%) Ayiko	125 125/1(-279%)	(6) Ayiko 125/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Won 7-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, soft, 9/4) 45 days ago, quickening clear. More on plate here. Promising sort but this is a big jump in class after an emphatic win at Ayr in December.

LTO Selection:

It was in this contest last year that A DREAM TO SHARE rose to prominence before a memorable Champion Bumper double at Cheltenham and Punchestown. The six-year-old sets a lofty standard, even after a 283-day absence, and he should have too much for Redemption Day, who returned from a similar layoff himself to run an excellent race over C&D at Christmas. Of those with less experience, You Oughta Know and Jeroboam Machin are capable of being in the shake-up.

It's hard to get away from A DREAM TO SHARE, who was the dominant force in bumpers last season. Willie Mullins has several candidates with Redemption Day and You Oughta Know particualrly respected.

As an unbeaten dual Grade 1 winner, A DREAM TO SHARE has impeccable credentials endorsed by his win here last season after a break

16:40 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 +45%) Always Fearless	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(8) Always Fearless 11/2, C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 13 days ago. Claims on best form. C&D winner; back on a good mark but recent efforts no more than respectable.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/4 +13%) Got No Dollars	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(9) Got No Dollars 7/4, Ended long losing run when taking 12-runner handicap over C&D (10/3) 24 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and another bold bid anticipated. C&D winner under Luke Catton latest and 3lb rise may not prevent him following up.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +0%) Hul Ah Bah Loo	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Hul Ah Bah Loo 9/2, Lingfield winner (8f) in November who returned to form when fourth of 11 in handicap over C&D 10 days ago. Likely contender. Won at Lingfield in November; creditable fourth over C&D latest; should be thereabouts.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -14%) Further Measure	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Further Measure 16/1, Dual winner over longer trips last year but little impact in a trio of starts for current yard. Yet to competitive for new yard and best recent form has come over lot further.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Bhubezi	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Bhubezi 16/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW), slowly away. Off 94 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. On a career-low mark but others more solid back from 94 days off.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -317%) Devizes	50 50/1(-317%)	(3) Devizes 50/1, Course winner. 10/1, last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Something to find on form. Struggled for form this winter and remains to be seen whether this much shorter trip helps.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 -14%) Nasim	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Nasim 8/1, Not scored for some time but run creditably over longer trips in recent starts and has been given a chance by the handicapper. Each-way claims. On a good mark; recent 1m2f efforts respectable and this is arguably his optimum trip.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 -20%) Roundabout Silver	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Roundabout Silver 12/1, Latest win at Bath in August. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 15/2), slowly away. Off 103 days. Others more persuasive. Placed on turf in autumn but off since poor run at Windsor in October; 0-3 on AW.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 -118%) Comedian Leader	12 12/1(-118%)	(2) Comedian Leader 12/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 8/1) 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D win last month; recent 7f Southwell fifth shows she's still in form..
10th	5 10th (5) (10/1 +17%) Uncle Dick	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Uncle Dick 10/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Brighton in September. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 20/1) 60 days ago, very slowly away. Others preferred. Three turf wins at end of last summer but AW efforts since no more than respectable.

LTO Selection:

Got No Dollars and Comedian Leader both have recent winning form and enter the reckoning on that basis, while Roundabout Silver lurks on a dangerous mark and is not dismissed. However, NASIM is effective on synthetics and, off 4lb lower than his last winning rating, the son of Galileo Gold can provide a relatively quick return for connections on just his fourth start for the Mark Pattinson yard, with the drop in trip likely to suit.

GOT NO DOLLARS got back on the scoreboard here last month and remains feasibly treated on old form. He may be able to follow up. Hul Ah Bah Loo and Nasim can also make their presence felt.

Luke Catton and GOT NO DOLLARS are taken to combine for a second C&D win of the year. Nasim is second choice.

16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (3/10 +43%) Divine Breath	0.3 3/10(+43%)	(9) Divine Breath 3/10, Promising individual. 6/4, second of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 16 days ago, clear of rest. Sets a good standard. Promising 2nd at Chelmsford (7f) on last month's debut; sets standard with more to come.
2	4 2nd (4) (150/1 -50%) Naughty Niall	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Naughty Niall 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 9 in maiden at this course (8.6f, 150/1) 18 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Well beaten at big prices in two course runs this winter; handicaps more suitable in time.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -43%) Twenty Bob	10 10/1(-43%)	(2) Twenty Bob 10/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 9 in minor event (9/4) at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Promising turf debut last summer but he was well beaten over 7f here two weeks ago.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 +31%) Collusion	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(3) Collusion 11/2, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 9 in maiden at this course (5.1f, 11/4) on debut 43 days ago, missing break. Didn't live up to market billing over 5f here on debut; could take a big step forward.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 -79%) Dolores Abernathy	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Dolores Abernathy 25/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good). Off 8 months. Promise over 7f when last seen eight months ago; returns in a modest event; unexposed.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -100%) Notion In Motion	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Notion In Motion 40/1, Charming Thought gelding. Half-brother to 6f-7f winner One More Dream. Dam 1m winner. Half-brother to connections' 6-time winner One More Dream; perhaps one for the longer term.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -57%) Ocean Bliss	11 11/1(-57%)	(10) Ocean Bliss 11/1, Twice-raced filly. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when third of 8 in maiden (5/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago. Attracted support on stable debut but left behind by Divine Breath in the closing stages.
8th	5 8th (5) (100/1 -52%) Toy Boy	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Toy Boy 100/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 7 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 37 days ago. Finished last in two sprint events at Newcastle in December; not easy to recommend.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -203%) Hector's Left Foot	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Hector's Left Foot 100/1, €25,000 foal, 5,500 gns yearling, Footstepsinthesand gelding. Dam, placed at 5f at 2 yrs, sister to useful US 5.5f/6f winner Darkwingsoverdubai, third in US Grade 3 1m event, from an excellent family. Minor appeal on paper; 125-1 prior to being withdrawn after bolting to post last month.
10th	8 10th (8) (40/1 -264%) Bellatrix Lady	40 40/1(-264%)	(8) Bellatrix Lady 40/1, €33,000 foal, Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Powerdress. Dam, runner-up at 1m (should have stayed at least 1¼m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Danielsflyer. One to note. 33,000euros foal; half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Powerdress; market instructive.

LTO Selection:

DIVINE BREATH was only caught late on when travelling well on her debut over 7f at Chelmsford last month, which suggests that the drop in trip is the right move. Ralph Beckett's charge had the reopposing Ocean Bliss (third) five lengths behind, and she could be in the mix once again on her second start for Mick Appleby. Dolores Abernathy is another to consider on her first run since May.

DIVINE BREATH pulled clear with another newcomer when runner-up at Chelmsford last month and can go one place better in a weak-looking maiden. Twenty Bob is worth another chance to confirm debut promise having had excuses here 2 weeks ago so rates the main threat ahead of Bellatarix Lady, who looks the pick of the newcomers.

This looks a good opportunity for DIVINE BREATH to confirm the promise of her recent Chelmsford debut.

17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +62%) Perfectly Timed	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) Perfectly Timed 5/4, Sixth of 12 in maiden (11/2) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 29 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Showed some promise with his midfield effort at Southwell; open to improvement.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 -193%) Mon Etoile	5.5 11/2(-193%)	(8) Mon Etoile 11/2, Thrice-raced filly who still looked inexperienced when a good second of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Can do better still. Leading claims. Close second at Southwell most recently; leading player provided that form is repeated.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +0%) Lord Chamberlain	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Lord Chamberlain 5/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Masar colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 7f Private Matter and 6f-1m winner Mon Choix, both useful. Dam of little account. Noteworthy newcomer and worth monitoring in the betting. 30,000gns yearling; Masar half-brother to five winners; the pick of the newcomers.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 +9%) Beau Gars	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Beau Gars 5/2, Twice-raced gelding. 15/2, good second of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 121 days. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Kittow and not dismissed. Showed ability in two starts last year for Stuart Kittow; one of the main form players.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -80%) Floridian	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Floridian 18/1, Thrice-raced filly. 7/1, fair third of 4 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good). Off 116 days with more needed. Place possibilities, provided the pick of her 7f form is transferred to new trip.
6th	9 6th (9) (125/1 -150%) The Sky Is Blue	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) The Sky Is Blue 125/1, 80/1, last of 10 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 29 days ago. Inauspicious debut at Southwell four weeks ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -133%) Time To Roll	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Time To Roll 28/1, 52,000 gns foal, 25,000 gns yearling, Time Test gelding. Closely related to winner up to 14.4f Midnight Wilde and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner The Gill Brothers. No forlorn hope. 25,000gns yearling; sibling to four winners; market informative.
8th	2 8th (2) (66/1 -100%) Baby Belle	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Baby Belle 66/1, 1,000 gns foal, £6,300 yearling, Belardo mare. Half-sister to several winners, including 1½m winner Mabdhool and 1m winner The Codger. Market can prove a good guide. 6,000gns yearling; by Belardo; market instructive on belated debut.
9th	6 9th (6) (250/1 -150%) Sensitive Kind	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Sensitive Kind 250/1, Twice-raced colt. 200/1, last of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago. Holds dismal form claims, having finished last in both runs.

LTO Selection:

Floridian sets a modest standard on official ratings so this can go to one of the newcomers, with LORD CHAMBERLAIN a likely candidate to strike at the first time of asking. A half-brother to plenty of winners, the trip is within compass judged on pedigree and this looks a good starting point for the David Simcock-trained colt. Time To Roll is another debutant to monitor in the betting, with potential improver Beau Gars rated best of the rest.

MON ETOILE possesses the best form on offer and is fancied to build on her recent Southwell maiden second and get off the mark. David Simcock's Masar newcomer Lord Chamberlain could emerge as the chief danger, especially if the market vibes are positive, with the once-raced Perfectly Timed also in the mix.

With improvement on the cards, PERFECTLY TIMED is the suggestion in an ordinary maiden. Lord Chamberlain is second choice.

17:15 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 +9%) Jazzy Angel	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Jazzy Angel 5/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in December. 9/2, good second of 8 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 36 days ago. A win and a 2nd in 1m Southwell handicaps in December; still open to further progress.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -33%) Dream Selection	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Dream Selection 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fifth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Big improvement required. Closely matched with Carabella on her one piece of worthwhile 2yo form; new trip/headgear.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 -211%) Run Joy Run	14 14/1(-211%)	(8) Run Joy Run 14/1, 22/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Looks competitive on form. Improved for cheekpieces the last twice; extra yardage today can help; not fully exposed.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -85%) Moreginplease	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Moreginplease 12/1, Fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 16/1) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Return to Class 6 in her favour but she'll need the addition of blinkers to spark progress.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 +40%) Carabella	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Carabella 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 11 in nursery at Redcar (6f, good to firm). Off 129 days. Significantly up in trip. Plenty to find on form. She hasn't progressed from her promising debut; new trip for this seasonal return.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/5 +54%) Glen Heste	3.2 16/5(+54%)	(7) Glen Heste 16/5, 5/1, 3 lengths seventh of 10 to Run Joy Run in handicap at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Not seen to best effect last time and earlier Kempton 2nd was promising; still early days.
7th	4 7th (4) (6/1 -9%) Morindoo	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Morindoo 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, some improvement when 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Jazzy Angel on nursery bow at Southwell (8.1f) 53 days ago. A couple of promising runs to her name and she retains potential in handicaps.
8th	6 8th (6) (4/1 -20%) Montecristo Gold	4 4/1(-20%)	(6) Montecristo Gold 4/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in November. Good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/3) 30 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. Chelmsford winner in November; ran well at Lingfield last time; new headgear tried.

LTO Selection:

RUN JOY RUN has improved since cheekpieces were applied two starts ago, posting an admirable second prior to a game victory at Kempton over a mile last month, and she looks the one to side with having been nudged up 3lb. Jazzy Angel may prove to be the biggest danger to the selection on the back of her creditable second behind a subsequent winner over 1m at Southwell in December. Morindoo has been eased 2lb following an encouraging handicap debut, when fifth over 1m at Southwell in December, and she may fill the frame.

MONTECRISTO GOLD did comfortably best of the rest when second at Lingfield last month so could be the answer off the same mark with headgear back on. Recent Kempton winner Run Joy Run and the progressive Jazzy Angel are obvious threats.

Run Joy Run is improving but JAZZY ANGEL (nap)'s latest second placing has been boosted since and she can gain her second success.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -75%) Coppersmith	7 7/1(-75%)	(4) Coppersmith 7/1, €16,000 yearling, Mastercraftsman colt. Dam winner up to 8.5f (2-y-o 7.4f winner) who stayed 10.5f out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 8.5f winner) Akdarena. Interesting newcomer in the contest of this race. 16,000euros yearling; by Mastercraftsman; makes debut in ordinary race; check the betting.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/10 +56%) Mr Swivell	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(6) Mr Swivell 11/10, Produced a promising first effort when fourth of 11 in a maiden at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 29 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. Open to improvement. Only half a length behind Belcamo at Southwell on debut; should progress; respected.
3	8 3rd (8) (66/1 -313%) Make A Scene	66 66/1(-313%)	(8) Make A Scene 66/1, Hinted at ability when eighth of 13 in maiden at this C&D (50/1) on debut 52 days ago. Probably more a handicap project. Not far behind Jaunty Dancer in C&D maiden in December.
4	3 4th (3) (9/5 -44%) Belcamo	1.8 9/5(-44%)	(3) Belcamo 9/5, Fair form all 3 starts to date, again shaping well when second of 11 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 29 days ago, keeping on well. Remains open to improvement and has leading claims. Close third over C&D on debut; runner-up at Southwell most recently; sets the standard.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -213%) Jaunty Dancer	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Jaunty Dancer 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 16/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Showed ability over C&D on debut; lesser effort at Wolverhampton since.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -10%) Remonstrate	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Remonstrate 11/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to French 14.5f winner Rain. Market for clues. 30,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.
7th	1 7th (1) (150/1 -355%) Thelastwinterarrow	150 150/1(-355%)	(1) Thelastwinterarrow 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 125/1) 11 days ago. Sole 4yo in the field; needs to improve on her Southwell efforts.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 +40%) Jolty Jem	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Jolty Jem 12/1, Showed more temperament than ability when sixth of 9 in maiden (66/1) at this course (7f) on debut 10 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Appeared to need the experience in 7f maiden here ten days ago; open to improvement.

LTO Selection:

BELCAMO wasn't beaten far behind a now 77-rated opponent at Southwell and another step forward could see the improving three-year-old break his maiden at the fourth time of asking. Mr Swivell dwelt at the start that day, but kept on to finish a close-up fourth so cannot be ruled out. Remonstrate and Coppersmith are a couple of newcomers to monitor closely in the betting, given the rest with experience need to improve.

COPPERSMITH is bred to be above average and could be up to making a winning start in a race where those with experience don't set the bar all that high. Belcamo and Mr Swivell finished second and fourth in the same maiden at Southwell last month and rate the principal threats.

With progress on the cards, MR SWIVELL could well reverse Southwell placings with Belcamo who is respected all the same.

17:45 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/6 +59%) Storm Catcher	0.666667 4/6(+59%)	(1) Storm Catcher 4/6, Six wins from 20 Flat runs. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in November. 6/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 33 days ago. Very much one to consider. Progressive handicapper; latest Newcastle 2nd was a cracking effort; this is weaker; solid.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 -20%) Felix	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Felix 4/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 39 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Blinkers on 1st time. Worth taking a chance on. Third over C&D in a race not run to suit on Boxing Day; new headgear now reached for.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 -110%) Forca Timao	7 7/1(-110%)	(5) Forca Timao 7/1, 9/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Needs to bounce back. Better off with Storm Catcher on Lingfield run in November; failed to fire last time.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 -18%) Queen Of Ipanema	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(4) Queen Of Ipanema 13/2, 4-time course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 16 days ago, cosily. Respected. 8-13 in handicaps, four of them here; more appealing than most.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +0%) Woodstock City	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Woodstock City 20/1, Latest win at Deauville in August. Last of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Promising 3rd here on stable debut; less good since; step back up in trip a positive.
6th	3 6th (3) (28/1 -75%) Aikhal	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Aikhal 28/1, 50/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago. Back down in trip. Has work to do. First sign of revival for new yard when sixth at Southwell in December; others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

Felix fared the best of those ridden off the pace when third on his most recent outing over C&D, but his tendency to be slowly away tempers enthusiasm slightly. With that in mind, preference goes to QUEEN OF IPANEMA, who was sporting first-time cheekpieces when landing the spoils over 1m3f at Southwell last month and, with the headgear retained, she can make a bold bid off 4lb higher. The quirky but talented Aikhal hasn't shown much on his three starts for this stable but he may be able to fill the frame.

FELIX is one that needs things to drop right but a more positive ride might be employed in first-time cheekpieces and he certainly shaped like he was a threat from this sort of mark over C&D last time, so he gets the marginal vote over Storm Catcher, who ran well at Newcastle a month ago. Queen of Ipanema is also considered.

The lack of any obvious pace is a concern but STORM CATCHER, who won a slowly run affair at Lingfield in November, gets the nod.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +8%) Volkan Bey	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Volkan Bey 11/4, Highly promising daughter of Calyx who has been brought along steadily, patiently-ridden sixth of 13 in maiden (250/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 152 days ago. Open to significant progress on her handicap debut. Most interesting. Likely improver now upped in trip and switched to low-grade handicaps; betting to guide.
2	7 2nd (7) (25/1 -108%) Birkie Boy	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Birkie Boy 25/1, Winner at Brighton in October. 8/1, respectable sixth of 10 to Aspire To Glory in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago. One for the shortlist. Ran well over C&D in November; unplaced in races won by Aspire To Glory the last twice.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 +9%) Aspire To Glory	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Aspire To Glory 5/2, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (9/4) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago, overcoming positional bias. This C&D winner holds good claims nudged up 1 lb in his hat-trick bid. 2-2 in these accessories, including C&D; should remain competitive up just 1lb.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 -38%) Tejesueno	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Tejesueno 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted her best effort when third of 9 here (6f, 66/1) 12 days ago. Not ruled out despite being 1 lb out of the handicap. Latest 6f 3rd here was better; return to 7f a plus but more will be needed to win.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -122%) Si Si La Bonne	10 10/1(-122%)	(5) Si Si La Bonne 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Can make her presence felt again. Improved 2nd at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; may do better yet.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -120%) Aye Fred	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) Aye Fred 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. Poor form in maiden/novice events; betting revealing now switched to handicaps.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/2 +53%) Tea Leaf Ted	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(6) Tea Leaf Ted 7/2, Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 17 days ago. Not ruled out if shrugging off latest effort. Two placed efforts over C&D this winter; caught wide when disappointing latest; e-w claims.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 +20%) Surface To Air	6 6/1(+20%)	(4) Surface To Air 6/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on and one to consider. 0-12 but ran well at Wolverhampton last time and holds each-way claims again.
9th	3 9th (3) (33/1 -200%) Cherryblossom Time	33 33/1(-200%)	(3) Cherryblossom Time 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good 2¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Aspire To Glory in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 12/1) 20 days ago. In the mix. Not far behind Aspire To Glory last time and she's still got time to do better.

LTO Selection:

ASPIRE TO GLORY finished a neck in front of a subsequent winner when supplementing a Kempton triumph at Lingfield and he should be able to make his presence felt once again, nudged up just another 1lb. Si Si La Bonne has risen 2lb for finishing an admirable second at Wolverhampton and may prove to be the main danger, although Volkan Bey showed a glimmer of promise over 6f at Windsor in September and warrants consideration on her handicap debut.

VOLKAN BEY fetched 150,000 euros at the breeze up sales and can start to repay that fee by taking a big step forward with victory on her handicap bow here. Hat-trick seeking Aspire To Glory rates the obvious threat, with Si Si La Bonne appealing as the pick of the remainder.

Tea Leaf Ted can leave last time behind him but he may have to give best to ASPIRE TO GLORY (nap) once more.

18:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -11%) Virtual Hug	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Virtual Hug 5/1, Course winner. One win from 28 Flat runs. 7/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly. Fourth of ten over 2m here two weeks ago and likely to be on the premises once more.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 -125%) Stolen Encounter	9 9/1(-125%)	(5) Stolen Encounter 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (9.5f). Off 9 months. Up in trip. Needs to take another step forward but he's still unexposed. Green first three starts; some improvement when fourth here last May; could be unexposed.
3	8 3rd (8) (2/1 +71%) Ocean Ridge	2 2/1(+71%)	(8) Ocean Ridge 2/1, Good second of 8 in minor event (5/1) at Kempton (11f) 3 days ago. Claims if he can back that up. Good staying-on second at Kempton on Wednesday evening; every chance if repeating the form.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 -313%) Fandabidozi	33 33/1(-313%)	(4) Fandabidozi 33/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 8 in novice hurdle (9/2) at Stratford (18.7f, soft) 156 days ago. Out of sorts when last seen in this sphere but returns on a handy mark as a result. 1-34; has been hurdling; potentially well treated and worth a market check after a break.
5th	10 5th (10) (13/2 +13%) Alioski	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(10) Alioski 13/2, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Not discounted for all that he's not been shaping as if he's well treated. Ran respectably when fifth of ten over C&D three weeks ago; ought to be thereabouts again.
6th	12 6th (12) (9/1 +44%) Casa Luna	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Casa Luna 9/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 14/1) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. 21-race maiden; placed three times in second half of 2023; should stay this far.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 -100%) Princess Nieve	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Princess Nieve 66/1, 150/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Visor back on. Something to find on form. Has struggled to make an impact since joining current yard; others look safer.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 -56%) Corsican Caper	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Corsican Caper 14/1, Winner at Southwell in January. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Not one to write off. Met trouble here last time having won at Southwell the previous week; should go well.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 -85%) Typewritten	12 12/1(-85%)	(2) Typewritten 12/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Very good third of 10 in handicap at this course (14f, 10/1) 18 days ago. Not sure to back that up. Well treated on last winter's form and went close over 1m6f last month; could have a say.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/1 +21%) Jenny Ren	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Jenny Ren 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. 25/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Veteran with a solid record on this course; staying-on fifth three weeks ago; shortlisted.
11th	3 11th (3) (10/1 -33%) Rebecca West	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Rebecca West 10/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 21 days ago, needing stronger gallop. In front of Alioski and Hot Team when fourth over C&D; each-way claims if building on that.
12th	11 12th (11) (66/1 -450%) Hot Team	66 66/1(-450%)	(11) Hot Team 66/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 9 in minor event (11/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. May well be on the premises. Infrequent winner these days and will need to step up on latest fifth of nine at Newcastle.

LTO Selection:

REBECCA WEST posted an eye-catching performance most recently when fourth over C&D last month and she could be able to make her presence felt. The unexposed Stolen Encounter may prove to be the main danger to the selection if he can build on his promising handicap debut over an extended 1m1f here last May. Jenny Ren and Ocean Ridge are others to note.

FANDABIDOZI doesn't have a compelling record on the Flat but he was running consistently well over hurdles when last seen and, as such, is worth a chance to defy a much-reduced mark. Virtual Hug and Typewritten both ran with credit last time, so they're also considered.

Unlike most of these, STOLEN ENCOUNTER may have some potential and he's a tentative selection to make a winning return from a break.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +65%) Ultramarine	2.25 9/4(+65%)	(5) Ultramarine 9/4, C&D winner last month who wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/1) 14 days ago, racing wide. Likely to bounce back. Three wins this winter but last two runs need bettering if he's to add to his tally.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +20%) Revolutionise	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Revolutionise 2/1, Confirmed recent promise when winning 7-runner handicap over C&D last week, despite carrying head high and hanging right under pressure. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. Looked a tricky ride here last week but still won decisively; 3lb rise not excessive.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 +38%) Plastic Paddy	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Plastic Paddy 10/1, 22/1, failed to come on for recent run when tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 14 days ago. Well beaten in two runs this winter; down in the weights but others look safer.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 -33%) Letmelivemylife	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Letmelivemylife 4/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 11/1) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Becoming well treated. Return to 7f will suit and he's on a handy mark; promise in one visit to Kempton as a 2yo.
5th	8 5th (8) (17/2 -21%) Beyond Equal	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(8) Beyond Equal 17/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap (9/2) at Bath (5.7f, good) on final outing in September. Has a mixed record fresh. Up in trip. Beaten 17 times since his 6f win here in November 2021; opposable at this trip.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -85%) Walking On Clouds	12 12/1(-85%)	(4) Walking On Clouds 12/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 16/1) 28 days ago. Dropping in the weights and not one to write off. Not at his best on last four starts but he's on a good mark and needs a market check.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -79%) Seductive Power	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Seductive Power 25/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Epsom (7f, good to firm) on final run for Richard Hannon. Off 6 months but has gone well fresh before. 2yo win for R Hannon; in & out last season; sold 9,000gns in September & gelded; opposable.

LTO Selection:

REVOLUTIONISE rates as the one to side with on the back of his authoritative success over C&D last week, with a 3lb rise not looking like it will be enough to stop Stuart Williams' gelding. For all that Ultramarine needs to bounce back from a subdued effort at Lingfield, he was in cracking form prior to that and a revival is entirely possible. This represents an ease in grade for Letmelivemylife and, back up to 7f, he may be able to make the frame.

A tightly-knit handicap with LETMELIVEMYLIFE taken to confirm his recent promise having eased a bit further in the weights. Ultramarine wasn't seen to best effect at Chelmsford on his most recent outing and can bounce back, with last-time-out winner Revolutionise respected, also.

Revolutionise should go well on the back of his C&D win last week but LETMELIVEMYLIFE is preferred now returned to 7f.

18:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +56%) Berkshire Phantom	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Berkshire Phantom 4/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, very good third of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 28 days ago. Should give another good account if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Has come a long way down the weights and showed more last time in the new blinkers.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 -100%) Island Native	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(7) Island Native 11/2, Winner at Chelmsford City in January. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 6/4) 10 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Visor on 1st time. Leading claims. In form and another positive ride can be expected back over 7f in the first-time visor.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 +14%) Mokaatil	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Mokaatil 12/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Bit to prove. Had a wide trip here on his penultimate start but that made it 0-11 here.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 +0%) Harriet's Angel	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Harriet's Angel 5/2, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 7/4) 10 days ago. Still unexposed and looked more straightforward last time, so there could be more to come. Back from a break to win well at Kempton and the money came; up 6lb.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 +14%) To The Bar	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) To The Bar 12/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 16/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Others more persuasive. First time in a Class 6 when finishing well from off the pace over C&D last week.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/2 +30%) Mitigator	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Mitigator 7/2, Course winner. Won 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 6/1) 21 days ago, finding extra. Should remain competitive. On a hat-trick after wins over further; should get a good pace to chase back at 7f.
7th	5 7th (5) (17/2 -42%) The Gay Blade	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(5) The Gay Blade 17/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Fifth of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (5f) 9 days ago. Likely to be back on his game with return to this trip in his favour. 6f-7f wins before finding 5f too sharp; probably still on a competitive mark.
8th	9 8th (9) (22/1 -57%) Back From Dubai	22 22/1(-57%)	(9) Back From Dubai 22/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. Gives his running more often than not, so could bounce back. Best at Southwell but effective here and latest race reportedly came too soon.
9th	11 9th (11) (150/1 -127%) Cailin Saoirse	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Cailin Saoirse 150/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) 14 days ago. Hard to make any sort of case for. Has suffered six major disappointments since winning over this far at Southwell a year ago.
10th	10 10th (10) (150/1 -200%) Grand Style	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) Grand Style 150/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 125/1). Off 152 days. Others are more appealing. Some promise in four French runs but beat only one rival in three starts for this yard.

LTO Selection:

The hat-trick chasing Mitigator and Harriet's Angel both command respect based on recent winning form. That said, The Gay Blade and Island Native have also been on the scoresheet lately and look to make this competitive. Nevertheless, given that he runs off 21lb lower than his last winning mark, none appeal more than BERKSHIRE PHANTOM in handicapping terms. A previous C&D winner, the selection is highly tempting with the blinkers retained.

Having scored in good style at Chelmsford, ISLAND NATIVE went a bit too hard at Lingfield last time and, in a first-time visor, he's fancied to get back to winning ways at the likely expense of Harriet's Angel, who returned from 4 months off with an impressive display at Kempton 10 days ago. Mitigator, another last-time-out winner, is also considered.

The money came for HARRIET'S ANGEL when she won well at Kempton after a break and she's open to further progress.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (15/2 -7%) Citizen General	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(9) Citizen General 15/2, Run creditably over C&D the last twice, latest when second of 12 in handicap (11/1) 28 days ago, running on. Likely to be in the mix again. Good in-frame efforts over C&D on last two outings; should be in shake-up again.
2	8 2nd (8) (17/2 +29%) Duty Of Care	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(8) Duty Of Care 17/2, C&D winner. 12/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 59 days ago. Others have achieved more. Run of progressive form over C&D came to halt latest but may have needed it after a break.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 +29%) Sleeping Lion	6 6/1(+29%)	(3) Sleeping Lion 6/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 59 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back. Went close over C&D in November but well held here since and winless since early 2022.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 -14%) Fleurman	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Fleurman 16/1, Scored at Wolverhampton and Newcastle early last year before fine second in 2m conditions event at Newcastle in April. Run poorly on turf/over hurdles since but likely to do better back on AW here. Pulled up over hurdles five weeks ago but did very well on AW Flat at start of 2023.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +11%) Prydwen	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Prydwen 4/1, Returned to winning ways when taking 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 72 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and is one for shortlist. Form of latest 1m6f Wolver win boosted; probably stays 2m; player.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 -41%) Graphite	12 12/1(-41%)	(10) Graphite 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Placed in 1m4f AW handicaps to end 2023 but failed to stay 2m on previous attempt.
7th	2 7th (2) (15/2 -7%) Kihavah	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Kihavah 15/2, Three wins from 6 runs last year. 5/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good). Off 6 months. Warrants respect on polytrack debut. In form of life last summer, winning three on Flat and one over hurdles; off seven months.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -20%) Diamond Bay	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Diamond Bay 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 13/2) 36 days ago, needing stiffer test. Significantly back up in trip. Each-way claims. Scored at Wolver in September, his fifth AW win, but found out off higher marks since.
9th	6 9th (6) (4/1 +33%) Zealandia	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Zealandia 4/1, Posted career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 17/2) 33 days ago, well positioned. Remains on a workable mark and merits consideration. Form of latest 2m Newcastle success franked by second but he's yet to win back to back.
10th	5 10th (5) (16/1 -33%) Rainbow Dreamer	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Rainbow Dreamer 16/1, 5-time C&D winner. 12½ lengths tenth of 11 to Zealandia in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 12/1) 33 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Others preferred. Really smart on AW at peak but 11 now and hard to fancy on this winter's efforts.
11th	12 11th (12) (25/1 -194%) The Thunderer	25 25/1(-194%)	(12) The Thunderer 25/1, Course winner. 12/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, having to pick way through. Enters calculations. First 2m start when good third of 12 over 2m here four weeks ago; enters calculations..

LTO Selection:

KIHAVAH finished just under two lengths behind a classy rival over 1m6f at Newmarket's July Festival and, up in trip off just 2lb higher, he can go very close if ready to roll. Fleurman appeared a stayer to keep on side last spring, but he was pulled up over hurdles in December and has something to prove now. Zealandia struck at Newcastle on New Year's Day, pulling clear with a subsequent winner, and he might be the main danger to the selection off a 5lb higher figure.

Preference is for PRYDWEN, who proved as good as ever when scoring at Wolverhampton last time and remains fairly treated. Citizen General and Zealandia head the list of dangers.

The form of PRYDWEN's latest 1m6f Wolverhampton has been boosted a few times so he might prove the answer to this competitive handicap.

19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/11 +39%) Media Shooter	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(4) Media Shooter 10/11, Off the mark at Wolverhampton on his second start last year. After 3 months off, back to form when third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 15/2) 2 weeks ago. Major player as he drops in grade. 3rd in stronger race at Lingfield on his return 2 weeks ago; should go well off same mark.
2	6 2nd (6) (125/1 -681%) Whiteley Way	125 125/1(-681%)	(6) Whiteley Way 125/1, Below form switched to all-weather on her last 2 starts, tenth of 11 in nursery (25/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 70 days ago. Others preferred. Promise on turf but she's been well beaten in two AW runs; enough to prove.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -167%) Zola Power	16 16/1(-167%)	(5) Zola Power 16/1, Following a wind op, made a winning start for his current yard at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in January. Ridden more patiently from his wide draw when ninth of 10 in handicap back there (6.1f, 15/2) 22 days ago, so he could bounce back. Wind op prior to a winning stable debut last month (5f); pulled hard when flopping latest.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 -400%) Jenni	20 20/1(-400%)	(1) Jenni 20/1, Ran to similar level as on stable debut when third of 7 in minor event (5/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 19 days ago. Remains capable of better given the form of her runner-up effort on her second start, so she's one to note now handicapping. Not matched best Irish run in 2 starts for new yard; dropped 10lb though so not ruled out.
5th	3 5th (3) (2/1 +20%) Aidan Andabettin	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Aidan Andabettin 2/1, Improved from debut when winning 12-runner maiden (11/2) at this C&D 17 days ago, overcoming wide draw but all out to hold on. Will need to take a further step forward as he makes his handicap bow. C&D winner last month; open to further progress; one to consider.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 -43%) Kapparis Kid	5 5/1(-43%)	(2) Kapparis Kid 5/1, On second start for current yard, justified support (5/1) when landing 9-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 54 days ago, well on top finish. Task is now to build on his latest effort as he makes his handicap debut. Well-backed winner at Chelmsford in December (6f); not obviously thrown in for h'cap debut.

LTO Selection:

AIDAN ANDABETTIN took a step forward from his debut fourth at Chelmsford when getting off the mark over C&D last month and an opening handicap mark of 74 appears to be more than fair. Kapparis Kid appreciated a drop back in trip to shed the maiden tag on the same card on which the selection made his first start and he is likely to have more to offer as a sprinter. Jenni and Media Shooter are respected too.

Returned to all-weather after 3 months off, MEDIA SHOOTER bounced back to form when third at Lingfield a fortnight ago and he can resume winning ways as he drops in grade. Heading the list of dangers is Jenni, who could yet do better as she goes handicapping on only her third start for David O'Meara, while Zola Power is also considered.

C&D winner Aidan Andabettin is capable of better but MEDIA SHOOTER is preferred after his solid third at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 +56%) Page Three	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(3) Page Three 11/10, 13/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 25 days ago. Is holding form well so has leading claims of opening her account back against her own sex from a career-low mark. 0-11; last two runs only respectably but went close over C&D in Nov; given a final chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (28/1 -250%) Kingston Joy	28 28/1(-250%)	(7) Kingston Joy 28/1, Failed to come on for a recent run when eighth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 18 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. 1m4f AW winner; also went close at Wolverhampton last spring but struggled since.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 -50%) Nikki's Girl	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Nikki's Girl 6/1, Again ran below form when ninth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. In better form than recent results suggest and Hollie Doyle has won on her; blinkers on.
4	1 4th (1) (10/3 +26%) Clipsham Gold	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Clipsham Gold 10/3, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 days ago, late headway having been left poorly placed. Up in trip. Place claims. Second here (1m) in Jan; better than result on Monday; first attempt at 1m3f (stays 1m2f).
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -22%) Zooks	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Zooks 11/1, Fair form on Flat in France, but didn't offer much tried over hurdles for current yard. Made a bit more impact back on the level when fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 80/1) 3 weeks ago, though others still more persuasive. Ex French; poor form over hurdles for this yard and faded into fourth back on Flat latest.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -85%) Lady Valentine	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Lady Valentine 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, below form when seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 2 weeks ago. Has dropped a long way in the weights and first-time blinkers are given a try. 0-18 since 2yo debut win, including well held for new yard this winter; blinkers added.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 -140%) Dalrymple	12 12/1(-140%)	(6) Dalrymple 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Disappointing when last of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 30 days ago, off the bridle long way out. She should be suited by at least this far so isn't one to give up on just yet. Some promise on 1m course handicap/yard debut but last of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) since.

LTO Selection:

A contest where every runner arrives with something to prove, but a chance is taken on PAGE THREE. Andrew Balding's mare was runner-up over C&D off a 2lb higher mark back in November and a repeat of that kind of performance could be enough for her to gain a first career success. A change of headgear to blinkers might aid the cause of Nikki's Girl, while Clipsham Gold appears best of the remainder.

PAGE THREE is holding her form well so Andrew Balding's mare gets the nod to belatedly open her account at the expense of Lady Valentine, who has dropped a long way in the weights and has more severe headgear enlisted here. Clipsham Gold and Nikki's Girl can fight out minor honours.

A final chance is given to PAGE THREE back at the scene of her near miss in November.

20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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