1 Tuesday 4th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 4th February 2025

There were 21 Races on Tuesday 4th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 4th February 2025

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

13:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (28/1 +44%) Seahouses	28 28/1(+44%)	(6) Seahouses 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 33/1) 61 days ago, folding tamely 3 out. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Fair Flat maiden but has offered little over hurdles, in handicaps this season.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +26%) Jingle Jangle Jet	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Jingle Jangle Jet 10/3, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 40 days ago. Can go well again in his bid for a breakthrough victory. Career-best form in the new cheekpieces when runner-up over C&D on Boxing Day.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 -86%) Gms Prince	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(5) Gms Prince 13/2, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs but he posted a good third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Weighted to go well off the same mark. Placed here last time but that took his record to 0-16 and he's not improving.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +50%) Ami Bondhu	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Ami Bondhu 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 11/1, good third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) 48 days ago, finishing well. A likely player. Pleasing third on his handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, soft) and now goes further.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/4 -56%) Henrysbrotherjack	1.25 5/4(-56%)	(3) Henrysbrotherjack 5/4, Got off the mark when landing odds in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 46 days ago, forging clear. Should improve further. Big shout despite a 10 lb weights hike. Well backed when improving for the step up to 2m4f at Uttoxeter; raised 10lb.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 +80%) Scottish King	5 5/1(+80%)	(2) Scottish King 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below-form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 35 days ago so needs to bounce back. Returning to 2m4f looks the right move but others are still preferred.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 -50%) Our Jesse Boy	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) Our Jesse Boy 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 400/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 53 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. More needed on his handicap debut. In good hands and cheekpieces are added for this handicap debut; possible improver.

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Now that the penny has dropped for HENRYSBROTHERJACK after a comfortable success at Uttoxeter in December, the six-year-old is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and he can follow up off 10lb higher. A creditable second over C&D last time out, Jingle Jangle Jet is entitled to be thereabouts, along with Gms Prince, who wasn't beaten far over shorter here on his most recent outing.

HENRYSBROTHERJACK opened his account in impressive style at Uttoxeter and remains on a workable mark despite a 10 lb rise in the weights so gets the nod. GMS Prince figures on a handy mark and appeals as the one to chase home Olly Murphy's 6-y-o, with in-form pair Ami Bondhu and Jingle Jangle Jet also in the picture.

The 6yo HENRYSBROTHERJACK was strong in the finish when justifying confidence over this new trip at Uttoxeter. He can defy the rise.

13:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/2 +55%) Go West	1.5 3/2(+55%)	(2) Go West 3/2, Bumper winner in March 2023 and has resumed from a long absence in excellent form, bagging 2m4f novice hurdle at Fakenham in December. Capable of better still so he's well in the mix. Made all for 12l success at Fakenham last time; respected with further progress plausible.
2	8 2nd (8) (8/11 +68%) Not So Woolly	0.727273 8/11(+68%)	(8) Not So Woolly 8/11, Has made a sound start to his hurdle career, coming in an excellent third in 2m5f Ascot maiden in December. Capable of better still. Holds very good form claims. Consistent four-race maiden; has a good chance at the weights and could open his account.
3	10 3rd (10) (22/1 +21%) Super Saint	22 22/1(+21%)	(10) Super Saint 22/1, No impact in 2 novice hurdles (in cheekpieces on latest at Wincanton 49 days ago). Made the frame in bumper here last March; has failed to back up that form.
4	11 4th (11) (125/1 -150%) The Magus	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) The Magus 125/1, 25/1, fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 55 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Hinted at ability at Hereford but the bare form gives him a lot to find.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 +20%) Fortunate Fella	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Fortunate Fella 16/1, Placed all 3 starts in Irish points and hinted at promise sent hurdling when fifth of 9 in 2m4f Hereford novice in December. Can take a step forward. Modest fifth switched to hurdles last time; looks one for handicaps later on.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 +19%) Jaipaletemps	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Jaipaletemps 13/2, Fair winning French chaser around 18f and he posted a solid third of 12 in claiming hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (17.4f, soft) 30 days ago. Much respected starting out for his new yard. Had plenty of experience in France; form gives him frame possibilities on British debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -40%) Dino Magic	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Dino Magic 28/1, Off 8 months/had a wind op before a good third of 5 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 75 days ago. Can build on it. Last of three finishers at Wincanton in sole run this term; others preferred.
8th	3 8th (3) (80/1 -21%) Cornish Comedy	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Cornish Comedy 80/1, 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Mel Rowley when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. Twice-raced 5yo who needs major improvement on bare figures.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 0%) Hector's Hope	100 100/1(0%)	(6) Hector's Hope 100/1, 125/1, sixth of 10 in bumper at Stratford 16 months ago. Has his fitness to prove on his hurdles debut. Poor claims on bumper form and has been absent for 16 months.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -89%) Wistmans Prince	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Wistmans Prince 125/1, 16/1, thirteenth of 16 in bumper at Ludlow 9 months ago on his sole run for Fergal O'Brien. Returns for his hurdles debut with plenty more required. Soundly beaten in Ludlow bumper last April for Fergal O'Brien.

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JURANCON may have a 12lb penalty to overcome for scoring on two of his last three starts, but he was a taking winner at Newbury last time out and stepping up in trip could eke out further improvement. Go West could not have done it any easier when scoring at Fakenham last time out and looks to be a key player, along with Not So Woolly, who has shaped well without winning in three starts over hurdles.

NOT SO WOOLLY has been shaping up promisingly for Joe Tizzard and is fancied to build on his excellent Ascot third (form working out well) and get off the mark. Go West rates the pick of the Paul Nicholls-trained quartet and is next on the list with Jurancon, Jaipaletemps and Seymourjohn all worthy of consideration too.

Solid maiden NOT SO WOOLLY is taken to open his account. Jurancon and Go West are respected.

13:25 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Market Rasen Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/5 +73%) Belliano	0.4 2/5(+73%)	(1) Belliano 2/5, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who was purchased for £255,000 after easily winning his sole outing in Irish points. Made an encouraging start to his career under Rules behind potentially top-class The New Lion at Chepstow (19.4f) before going one better at Ascot. Big player under a penalty. Comfortably justified favouritism at Ascot; going the right way and very unexposed.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -50%) Silver Thorn	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) Silver Thorn 9/1, Reached the frame in 2 bumpers and made a successful hurdling debut in a 2¾m Stratford maiden (heavy) in October. Not disgraced in a much stronger race at Newbury but proved a little disappointment back in calmer waters upped to a trip that should've suited at Southwell (24.3f) last time. Hasn't found any striking improvement since winning his maiden at Stratford.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 -57%) Espoir Des Forges	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Espoir Des Forges 22/1, Promise when placed in pair of 19f Warwick maiden hurdles during the spring. However, he proved to be something of a let-down when only seventh on his reappearance at Chepstow. Bounce back required. Has shown ability but needs to step up if he's to trouble the previous winners.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (6/4 -9%) I'm A Lumberjack	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(2) I'm A Lumberjack 6/4, Fairly useful bumper performer who confirmed hurdling debut promise when running out a tidy winner of 11-runner maiden hurdle (6/5) at Warwick (21f, soft) 54 days ago, suited by the longer trip. That performance is backed up by the timefigure and he's likely to progress further. Warwick winner; penalised accordingly but a leading contender on form.

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Runner-up to a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Chepstow on his Rules debut, BELLIANO has since scored with authority at Ascot and there looks to be plenty of potential in this son of Black Sam Bellamy. A 6lb penalty will make life tougher but he should have enough to see off I'm A Lumberjack, who was well on top at the finish when getting off the mark at Warwick in December. Silver Thorn may be suited by dropping back in trip and is a player for an in-form yard.

I'M A LUMBERJACK confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut in tidy fashion at Warwick and, with the performance supported by the timefigure, he's taken to defy a penalty at the first time of asking with the sharp nature of this track more likely to play to his strengths than perhaps Belliano's, whose long-term future surely lies back over further having taken time to wear down the leader over an extended 21f at Ascot on his most recent outing.

This may concern BELLIANO and I'm A Lumberjack, both winners already and with considerably more to offer you would think.

13:40 Market Rasen Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 +45%) Saint Anapolino	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(6) Saint Anapolino 11/4, Lightly-raced sort who posted a career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Scored at Exeter most recently; open to further progress; respected on handicap debut.
2	12 2nd (12) (11/1 +31%) Walk On High	11 11/1(+31%)	(12) Walk On High 11/1, Remains winless and he came in a below-form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 40 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Perhaps best to forgive latest effort; ran promisingly the time before.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +77%) Ninth Loch	2.75 11/4(+77%)	(2) Ninth Loch 11/4, Bumper scorer for Willie Mullins prior to winning 3 times over hurdles in France. Encouraging start for his new yard when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft) 17 days ago. Can build on it. May ideally need further judged on French form; second run for new stable.
4	10 4th (10) (9/2 +55%) Golden Move	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(10) Golden Move 9/2, A fairly useful winner at 12f on flat and got off the mark in this sphere in 2m Wincanton handicap in December. Only 13th at Ascot since so needs to bounce back. Disappointing last time but Flat form suggests he can rate higher still.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 -7%) Black Hawk Eagle	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Black Hawk Eagle 15/2, Scored twice over hurdles for his current yard but only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Difficult task at Ascot last time and this is much more suitable; possibilities.
6th	3 6th (3) (40/1 -150%) The Widdow Maker	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) The Widdow Maker 40/1, C&D winner but not seen out since pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton 23 months ago. Since had a wind op and has his fitness to prove on his comeback run. 2-2 over C&D but has been absent for nearly two years; market helpful.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/1 +0%) Manuelito	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) Manuelito 7/1, A fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles for David Pipe but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) when last seen out 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running for his new stable. Steadily progressive for David Pipe until form dipped in major summer handicap; new yard.
8th	13 8th (13) (80/1 -300%) Wasthatok	80 80/1(-300%)	(13) Wasthatok 80/1, A fairly useful ex-Irish 2m hurdles winner. Came in a well-held sixth on his yard/chasing debut at Hereford however and off for 12 months since. Hooded for return with bit to prove. Absent since chase defeat just over a year ago (stable debut).
9th	14 9th (14) (12/1 +25%) Phoenix Risen	12 12/1(+25%)	(14) Phoenix Risen 12/1, C&D winner but he came in a below-form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle here (19f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Dual C&D winner; beat Walk On High at Wincanton on penultimate start.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (9/1 +44%) Latin Verse	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Latin Verse 9/1, Winless this term but in good nick until only 11th of 15 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted and sort to bounce back. Form dipped last time, not beaten entirely by the 2m4f trip.
10th	8 10th (8) (7/1 +50%) Admiralty House	7 7/1(+50%)	(8) Admiralty House 7/1, Lightly-raced winner who comes here on the back of a good third of 8 in 2m Haydock handicap in the mud in December. Big shout eased 1 lb with these less testing conditions also a likely plus. Tends to take a good hold but is proving consistent; should run well.
11th	9 11th (9) (12/1 -200%) Campaign Trail	12 12/1(-200%)	(9) Campaign Trail 12/1, Progressive stayer on Flat for Ralph Beckett in 2023. Overcame long absence to make a winning hurdling/yard debut at Doncaster in November but only a fair third in 2m Wetherby novice following month. Remains with potential now handicapping. Successful in the first of two attempts over hurdles; could still have more to offer.
12th	7 12th (7) (18/1 -80%) Mostly Sunny	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Mostly Sunny 18/1, A 3-time winner on the Flat who has taken well to hurdling for the Skelton yard, winning twice. Cheekpieces on when a creditable second of 6 in 2m5f Ludlow novice in October so he's respected after a break. Remains of interest, back down in trip; solid record at 2m over hurdles.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (18/1 -50%) Intrepide Sud	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Intrepide Sud 18/1, Fair bumper winner who opened his hurdling account in 2m novice at Uttoxeter in October. Pulled up in handicap at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 61 days ago though so has something to prove with hood added. Chance partly depends on the ground (both rules wins on good).

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This can go the way of SAINT ANAPOLINO, who overcame his tendency to be keen when getting off the mark in comfortable fashion at Exeter last month. A 3lb rise for that success looks manageable, and Campaign Trail may be the main danger if bouncing back to the form that saw him win at Doncaster on his debut over hurdles. A stablemate of the selection, Manuelito is a capable sort on his day, while the same can be said of Black Hawk Eagle, who takes a significant drop in grade.

Lots with chances. Alan King's ADMIRALTY HOUSE rates the pick at these weights so is taken to build on his good Haydock third under these less testing conditions and resume winning ways. Campaign Trail fluffed his lines at Wetherby last time but could still emerge as the main danger on his first go in handicaps, while Ninth Loch, Saint Anapolino and Mostly Sunny all need factoring in too.

The most persuasive contenders are the interesting handicap debutants SAINT ANAPOLINO (narrowly preferred) and Campaign Trail.

13:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 +44%) Check The Score	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) Check The Score 9/2, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and made a winning Rules debut in a 17-runner Warwick bumper in April 2023. Hasn't set the world alight in handful of runs over hurdles but he's another who may well be seen in a better light now handicapping/tackling fences. Cheekpieces applied. No surprise to see him sent chasing as he offered little in three runs over hurdles.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/2 -100%) Asa	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(5) Asa 11/2, Off the mark in a Cartmel handicap hurdle last summer and made it third time lucky over fences when striking over C&D on Boxing Day. Looked rather fortunate that day (probably would've finished second had the eventual runner-up not made a bad mistake 2 out) but 5 lb rise fair and she's a player. Might have finished second had the runner-up jumped better here on Boxing Day; up 5lb.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/4 +50%) Emotional Roller	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(7) Emotional Roller 5/4, Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and 0-9 over hurdles but off the mark at fourth attempt in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals at Catterick (25.2f, good) recently. 5 lb rise not the end of the world and likely to give another good account. Catterick winner over 3m1f; attracted support 13 days ago and stayed on best.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 +56%) Halfway House Lad	11 11/1(+56%)	(10) Halfway House Lad 11/1, Poor chaser who was a most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) in November, nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out. Tailed of at Catterick over Christmas and he's 4 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Left with nothing to beat for sole chase success at Newcastle in November.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 +50%) Soldier Dan	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Soldier Dan 20/1, Placed a couple of times in points but failed to complete in 3 of his 5 starts in that sphere and no impact in a trio of appearances in 2m maiden/novice hurdles this winter. Big step forward needed now switched to fences and upped in trip for this handicap debut. Has struggled over hurdles but the potential is there to make a better chaser.
6th	8 6th (8) (5/1 +23%) Gavroche D'allier	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Gavroche D'allier 5/1, Yet to win a race of any description and while he shaped with encouragement on chase/yard debut following 20 months off at Leicester, he went backwards when a well-held fourth at the same course next time. Needs to get back on track. First run back from a break was much better than the second but hard to rule out.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/1 +31%) An Cailin Ciuin	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) An Cailin Ciuin 11/1, Placed both starts between the flags and has shown ability over hurdles, albeit without really threatening. Not beyond the realms of possibility this switch to the larger obstacles will have a positive effect (this stiffer test may also help), so she's not dismissed. Has slipped in the weights and this former pointer could be more effective at chasing.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (14/1 -115%) Dark Mix	14 14/1(-115%)	(1) Dark Mix 14/1, Course bumper winner who didn't shape badly on hurdles debut here in November. Backward step both subsequent starts but could make a chaser and worth a second look upped in trip for debut in this sphere (also first run in handicap company). Course bumper winner; he's bred to make a chaser and this is his first handicap.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/2 -7%) Socialiser	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Socialiser 15/2, From a good family (that of Simonsig and Dusart) and this point winner finished second in 3m Fakenham hunter chase on Rules debut back in May 2022. No great shakes in couple of runs over hurdles since returning from a lengthy absence but this 9-y-o is of interest now pitched into a handicap chase. Current wellbeing is an issue but should be better back over fences (handicap debut here).
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (18/1 +45%) Lady Pacifico	18 18/1(+45%)	(9) Lady Pacifico 18/1, Flat/hurdles winner who made a decent start for this stable when third at Leicester on chase bow in November 2023. Not so good since, though, and she was beaten a long way in the C&D handicap won by Asa during the Christmas period. Tongue strap added. This Flat/hurdle winner was tailed off here on Boxing Day in the race won by Asa.

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ASA may not have impressed with her jumping when scoring over C&D last time out but she had plenty in hand and conditions look to be in her favour again as she seeks a double. A 5lb rise could prove lenient for Philip Kirby's mare, and it may be that the recent Catterick scorer Emotional Roller gives her the most to think about. Gavroche D'allier and Socialiser are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

A plausible scenario is that SOCIALISER will leave his hurdles form a long way behind now going handicapping over fences, a theory given weight by his encouraging Rules debut second in a maiden hunter. Admittedly that was back in 2022 and he's been seen out just twice since but it's surely significant that connections are persevering. Emotional Roller and Asa both opened their chase accounts last time and are feared most in that order of preference, while Dark Mix is also of interest.

A handful of runners with the potential to improve for fences. CHECK THE SCORE falls into that category with his pointing background.

14:10 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (17/2 +23%) Jupiter Allen	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) Jupiter Allen 17/2, Dual winner over hurdles who advanced his form after 5 months off when opening his chase account at Exeter in October. However, has failed to fire both subsequent starts and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Backward steps since Exeter win; first-time headgear needs to help.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +62%) The Doyen Chief	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) The Doyen Chief 5/4, Winning pointer/bumper performer who won 2 of his 3 completed starts at up to 20.6f over hurdles last term, including a 19f novice here 12 months ago. Placed both starts since switched to fences and this stiffer test could be the catalyst for improvement. Solid performer; two creditable efforts since switched to chasing; 1-1 at Taunton.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 +35%) Isaac Des Obeaux	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(1) Isaac Des Obeaux 11/2, Back-to-back hurdles winner last winter and signed 2023/24 campaign off by finishing a close third in 3m handicap here in April. Still early days in this sphere but will need to show much more than he has in handicap chases at Chepstow and Cheltenham if he's to figure prominently here. Close third off 2lb higher here on last attempt over hurdles; third chase attempt.
4	3 4th (3) (15/2 -88%) Stormy Flight	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(3) Stormy Flight 15/2, Dual Exeter winner last term and left low-key reappearance behind when going down narrowly to the upwardly mobile Lowry's Bar over 19f at the aforementioned course in December, with the re-opposing The Doyen Chief (2 lb pull) 3¾ lengths back in third. Strong claims. Ran well on penultimate start; the rest of this form this term is unconvincing.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -155%) Pimlico Point	7 7/1(-155%)	(2) Pimlico Point 7/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who got off the mark in this sphere in 4-runner Exeter handicap last February. Very nearly added to that at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) when last seen 9 months ago and it's still early days for him over fences but improvement will certainly be needed if he's take this. Absent since going close at Uttoxeter nine months ago; consistent sort; in the mix.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Investment Manager	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Investment Manager 12/1, Won over fences at Newton Abbot last May and capitalised on lower hurdles mark at the same course in September. However, hasn't put his best foot forward the last twice and likely to come up short once more. Nearly all wins at Newton Abbot; modest fifth in both Taunton attempts.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (20/1 +9%) First Lord De Cuet	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) First Lord De Cuet 20/1, Hasn't won since 2021 and there have been very few positives to take from his efforts so far this season. Yard also saddles Castle Daragh. Form has dipped sharply this term and still a maiden over fences.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (5/1 +29%) Mount Gay Run	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Mount Gay Run 5/1, Showed fair form in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and similar level in a pair of hurdle runs for new yard in recent months, third at listed level before finishing fourth in a Cheltenham maiden (20.2f) on New Year's Day. Makes a quick switch to chasing for handicap bow and market should guide. Promising efforts over hurdles for new yard; open to improvement on chase debut.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 -264%) Castle Daragh	80 80/1(-264%)	(9) Castle Daragh 80/1, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in 23.6f hunter chase at Chepstow last spring. However, he was pulled up at Stratford the following month and again failed to complete on return in a novice hurdle at Newton Abbot in October. Won hunter chase on rules debut; has totally failed to back up that form.

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Not beaten far in a race that has worked out well at Exeter last time out, THE DOYEN CHIEF remains unexposed in this sphere and stepping up in trip could be ideal for this eight-year-old. He can score at the main expense of Pimlico Point, who has not been seen in action since May but went close at Uttoxeter on that occasion. Mount Gay Run is another to consider on his chasing bow, while Jupiter Allen cannot be ruled out either.

It could be a case of third time lucky over fences for THE DOYEN CHIEF, who wasn't far behind Stormy Flight in the Exeter handicap won by the progressive Lowry's Bar and Alan King's charge will almost certainly benefit from this step up in trip. Stormy Flight failed to complete at Windsor next time but he'll be a threat granted a clear round here. If Mount Gay Run takes to fences at the first time of asking he shouldn't be far away either.

Consistent THE DOYEN CHIEF (nap) was successful over hurdles on this card 12 months ago and holds particularly solid claims back here.

14:25 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 -40%) Lady Babs	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Lady Babs 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Not disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Considered. Well held last time but returning to Market Rasen has to be a good thing.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/2 +17%) Morandi Second	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Morandi Second 5/2, Scored on the Flat at Cattercik in October and backed it up with an excellent clear third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) following month despite some sloppy jumping. Merits serious consideration. Won on the Flat before a Sedgefield third when his jumping lacked fluency.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 +44%) Tigers Moon	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Tigers Moon 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Needs the switch to handicaps to spark major improvement. Makes handicap debut after three very quiet runs over hurdles and has much to prove.
4	10 4th (10) (7/1 -27%) Rock On Tommy	7 7/1(-27%)	(10) Rock On Tommy 7/1, Eleven runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a good third of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, soft) 57 days ago, left poorly placed. Ought to be thereabout switched to hurdles. Four-time hurdle winner who finished well for third in his latest chase two months ago.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +43%) Je Viens Du Large	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Je Viens Du Large 4/1, Easily off the mark in Irish points but only seventh in 2m4f Leicester novice hurdle in December. More is required now going into handicaps. Point winner and there could be improvement lurking now sent into handicaps.
6th	9 6th (9) (11/8 +69%) Treasured Company	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(9) Treasured Company 11/8, Scored at Cartmel in August and back on track when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 40 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Infrequent winner but was returning from three months off when a close third at Wetherby.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/1 -100%) Voix De Bocelli	11 11/1(-100%)	(1) Voix De Bocelli 11/1, Fair form in France for Francois Nicolle but boasts a mixed record under various codes for present stable. Good third of 11 in 2m Hereford handicap last time so is much respected. Rewarded each-way supporters at Hereford (2m, soft) and that form reads okay.
8th	3 8th (3) (25/1 +24%) Cawthorne Banker	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Cawthorne Banker 25/1, Arrives out of sorts, 14th at Wincanton (2m) 19 days ago. Hard to warm to. Should be well handicapped but he's looked cold as ice in his last four races.
9th	2 9th (2) (40/1 -186%) Lookforarainbow	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Lookforarainbow 40/1, Improved to win 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 21 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running with tongue strap refitted on his comeback run. Impressive last time but that was 640 days ago and he's a 12yo now.
10th	7 10th (7) (18/1 -200%) Adaay Forever	18 18/1(-200%)	(7) Adaay Forever 18/1, A fair maiden who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good, 5/4) 67 days ago. Visor goes on for his handicap debut and not discounted. Has the 4yo allowance on this handicap debut but his jumping is a concern; now visored.

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The well-handicapped TREASURED COMPANY returned from a short break with a solid effort when third at Wetherby's Boxing Day fixture and is an attractive proposition nudged up just 1lb here. Rock On Tommy is closely matched with the selection on past form and warrants close inspection. Morandi Second and Adaay Forever, who tries a first-time visor, both have scope for progression over hurdles and also warrant serious thought.

This is wide open but MORANDI SECOND comes here on the back of an excellent third at Sedgefield with the prospect of better to come if he hurdles better so edgs the vote. In-form pair Treasured Company is next on the list while Rock On Tommy and Voix de Bocelli also need factoring into this open handicap.

Henrietta Knight's VOIX DE BOCELLI comes here after a good effort in defeat at Hereford and that was a fair race for the grade.

14:40 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +18%) Tour Ovalie	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Tour Ovalie 9/4, Progressive mare who landed hat-trick with career-best in a Newbury handicap (16.3f) in December, typically delivered late to win. Faced a stiff task from 6 lb out of the weights in a better quality race at Windsor since and much respected back in lesser company. Productive handicap hurdler this term; stiff task last time; leading form claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/2 +46%) Barrabool	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(3) Barrabool 15/2, Modest form in bumpers for Tom Weston and made the most of a good opportunity when making all in 3-runner maiden at Plumpton (15.9f) on hurdles debut in November. Found out in better company at Windsor 11 weeks later and will probably be better off in handicaps in due course. Won at Plumpton on hurdles debut; tough task last time; one of the main players.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/5 +40%) Anno Power	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(2) Anno Power 2/5, Promising dual bumper winner who overcame notable inexperience to make a successful hurdling debut in 8-runner maiden at Sandown (2m) in November. Sort to improve markedly. Won at Sandown on sole run this term, taking her record in hood to 3-3; respected.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 0%) Don't Tell Rosie	33 33/1(0%)	(5) Don't Tell Rosie 33/1, Well held only outing on Flat for Daniel & Claire Kubler back in late 2022 but she did go with promise starting out for new yard when fifth of 13 in a C&D novice on NH debut. Stiff task when well beaten back here last time and retains some potential. Drops back in class but needs progress to get off the mark.
5th	9 5th (9) (100/1 +33%) Whatmakes Honey B	100 100/1(+33%)	(9) Whatmakes Honey B 100/1, Winless following 8 attempts in maiden points and well beaten in bumper/maiden hurdle 3 months apart. 0-8 in points and has achieved little in two rules starts.
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 +33%) Janespriceless	100 100/1(+33%)	(7) Janespriceless 100/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and no promise with a tongue strap fitted when pulled up both starts over hurdles. Yet to complete.
7th	11 7th (11) (22/1 -267%) Organic	22 22/1(-267%)	(11) Organic 22/1, Three-time winner on the Flat at up to 1¼m for George Boughey in 2024. Changed hands for 32,000 gns in October and she's an interesting recruit to this sphere. Fair performer on Flat for George Boughey; gets a hefty 4yo allowance; interesting.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -127%) Viva Valentina	50 50/1(-127%)	(8) Viva Valentina 50/1, Masked Marvel mare who left the form of her sole bumper outing well behind when second in a Market Rasen novice on hurdling debut in November 2023. However, was well held at Huntingdon on her sole run since. Not particularly solid but has frame possibilities on best effort.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (25/1 0%) Dawn's Desire	25 25/1(0%)	(4) Dawn's Desire 25/1, Milan mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Morfee. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Balbriggan. Bred to need time and distance. Newcomer who may need longer trips judged on breeding.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 0%) L'inoubliable	33 33/1(0%)	(10) L'inoubliable 33/1, £9,000 3-y-o, Beaumec De Houelle filly. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France,14.2f/14.5f winner on Flat. Debutante who has Flat/jumps winners in pedigree; market instructive.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 +33%) Dorset Lady	100 100/1(+33%)	(6) Dorset Lady 100/1, Fair on Flat and modest in bumpers but no promise in 3 runs over hurdles. Has shown nothing over hurdles.

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ANNO POWER was the game winner of maiden hurdle over 2m at Sandown in November and looks progressive enough to cope with a penalty. Having previously shown ability when winning bumpers at Cheltenham and Ascot, there is a lot to like about her chance now she has experience in this discipline. The class-dropping Tour Ovalie is another must for consideration, while Organic completes the shortlist.

ANNO POWER was value for appreciably more than the result might suggest after cutting through the field to collar a couple of much more prominently-ridden rivals at Sandown on her hurdling debut back in November and looks capable of defying a penalty on route to better things. Tour Ovalie is a likeable type who merits obvious respect back in calmer waters, with Organic an interesting recruit to this sphere based on her fairly useful Flat form.

Preference is for ANNO POWER, who remains unbeaten in the hood. Tour Ovalie, Barrabool and Organic look the dangers.

14:55 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +10%) Hardy Fella	3 3/1(+10%)	(5) Hardy Fella 3/1, Scored over fences at Fontwell in 2023. More miss than hit since but did turn in his best effort of the season when second of 11 at Wincanton (3m) last time. Player if in similar form. Off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/1 +38%) Bass Rock	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Bass Rock 10/1, Useful hurdle/chaser winner at his best. Took a step back in right direction for his new stable when third in chase at Ludlow in December but merely added to his patchy record of late when pulled up at Kempton over Christmas. Now back hurdling with cheekpieces added. Better handicapped now but has become hard to predict; cheekpieces added.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -146%) Court Cian	4 4/1(-146%)	(3) Court Cian 4/1, Made it 2 wins from only 5 starts for Stuart Edmunds when pulling 16 lengths clear at Fakenham (3m) on New Year's Day. A 10 lb rise demands further progress but he is unexposed as a stayer. 2-5 since returning to rules action in September; up 10lb for the latest but won by 16l.
4	8 4th (8) (16/1 +36%) Barricane	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Barricane 16/1, Scored over 25f at Huntingdon last February but came in last of 7 on his Warwick reappearance in November. Fell 3 out back there since (too far out to predict where he'd have finished). Won two staying handicap hurdles last winter but more recent form has been uninspiring.
5th	6 5th (6) (17/2 +47%) Velasco	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(6) Velasco 17/2, Thrived towards the end of last season, winning three times at up to 3m. Ran better than the bare result when fourth of 7 in 3m Doncaster handicap in December. On a winning mark if a subsequent wind operation has had a positive effect. Wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 -29%) Bridge North	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Bridge North 18/1, Well beaten om both starts this term and it remains to be seen whether a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for visor) helps to spark a revival. Has been very flat over hurdles this season; has a good bit to prove.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/10 +73%) Rialannah	1.1 11/10(+73%)	(7) Rialannah 11/10, Remains a maiden but her recent second in a big field at Doncaster was very creditable and her stable's continued good form provides hope she can go one better now. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. 0-12 but having her first run over 3m when second of 17 at Doncaster; new cheekpieces.

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COURT CIAN was a ready winner over this trip at Fakenham last month and is hard to oppose despite a 10lb higher mark imposed for that bloodless 16-length success. Hardy Fella and Rialannah should at least be able to make a fist of things based on their resurgent recent efforts, with the former looking the chief threat to the selection after a near miss at Wincanton 19 days ago.

RIALANNAH won't need to pull out much more for cheekpieces to get off the mark here. The thriving Court Cian is second choice, while Hardy Fella should also be on the premises if able to back up last month's Wincanton second.

A repeat performance is by no means guaranteed but HARDY FELLA pushed a well-handicapped horse close at Wincanton.

15:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +64%) Palawan Du Mazet	5 5/1(+64%)	(8) Palawan Du Mazet 5/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last summer and ran to a similar level when fifth back from a break at Chepstow in November. Wasn't in quite the same form at Uttoxeter next time, though, and looks vulnerable from a win point of view now chasing. Touch of fifthitis over hurdles this term; needs a bigger effort on chase debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +64%) Siam Park	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Siam Park 5/1, Free-going type who has proven to be a disappointment since switched to handicaps over hurdles, finishing mid-field in 17-runner event at Wincanton recently. Needs to raise his game now sent chasing. Chase debutante who comes with risk having fallen twice, including in sole point.
3	9 3rd (9) (8/1 +64%) El Rojo Grande	8 8/1(+64%)	(9) El Rojo Grande 8/1, Winning Irish pointer but record under Rules isn't great and has failed to complete on each of his last 3 starts. Readily passed over. Has failed to complete in either of his chase starts; returns from long absence.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 +23%) Mutley Crew	5 5/1(+23%)	(6) Mutley Crew 5/1, Duly improved on her handicap bow when scoring at Fontwell (19f, soft) in October. Ran as well in defeat after a break when third of 11 in handicap at Plumpton a couple of months later before 21.6f on heavy going proved to be too much of a test at Exeter. Possibilities on chase debut. Low-mileage 9yo who has respectable hurdles form and is still an unexposed sort.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 -43%) Lady Pretender	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Lady Pretender 5/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and seemingly finding her feet for present yard following a second wind op, placed in handicap chases at Wincanton and Leicester (both at around 2m) the last twice. Should make her presence felt. Maiden who ran well behind a subsequent scorer last time; solid chance off same mark.
6th	11 6th (11) (28/1 +30%) Sevenofus	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Sevenofus 28/1, Still looking for first success and she didn't show much back chasing on return here at the end of December. Creditable second in this race last year; far from consistent this season.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 +50%) Sheeka Supreme	11 11/1(+50%)	(7) Sheeka Supreme 11/1, Successful in Irish points in October 2022 but little show in 4 races over hurdles to date, including when tried in handicap company for the first time at Exeter. Record of 221 in Irish points in 2022; may improve now switched to chasing.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 -87%) Camino Rocio	3.5 7/2(-87%)	(1) Camino Rocio 7/2, Landed a gamble making a winning debut for this yard under an attacking ride at Wincanton in October. Went in twice again the following month, landing a 6-runner handicap at Huntingdon prior to completing the hat-trick in good style at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft), and he has to go on the shortlist. Record of 3-3 since joining new yard and wearing a visor, the wins over 2m4f/2m5f.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (20/1 -67%) Ballygelly	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Ballygelly 20/1, Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags but has so far offered little under Rules, again well held on return/chase debut on latest appearance in November. Since undergone a wind op and cheekpieces now enlisted. Chance depends on whether she improves for wind surgery and cheekpieces.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (22/1 +82%) Fox Wallace	22 22/1(+82%)	(12) Fox Wallace 22/1, No sign of ability to date and she's very hard to warm to. Overall record is far from convincing.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 +39%) Star Turn	40 40/1(+39%)	(5) Star Turn 40/1, Modest form at best on the Flat and over hurdles for Alan King. No show both starts for new yard since returning to action in December and needs to turn things around now tackling the larger obstacles. Poor record in handicaps (Flat/hurdles); switches to chasing.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 +0%) Time To Dazzle	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Time To Dazzle 50/1, Modest hurdles winner who readily surpassed previous efforts in this discipline (following a wind op) when runner-up at Ludlow in December. However, little to shout about in 2 subsequent starts and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Patchy record since winning over hurdles last February for previous yard.

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Having readily completed a hat-trick of wins over fences in a similar race at Market Rasen in November, CAMINO ROCIO is hard to oppose as he bids to extend his unbeaten status since joining his current yard. A 9lb higher mark obviously demands more of him and gives hope to the supporters of Lady Pretender and Mutley Crew, who are put forward as the two most likely threats.

The vote goes to LADY PRETENDER, who appears to be finding her feet for Venetia Williams judged on creditable efforts in defeat the last twice. Camino Rocio is on a roll and he is the clear main danger ahead of Mutley Crew.

On the back of a solid effort, LADY PRETENDER could well go one better and open her account. Camino Rocio is feared most.

15:30 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 -86%) Tanganyika	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Tanganyika 13/2, Enjoyed a productive 2023/24 season over hurdles, winning twice. Finished a solid fifth on return/chase debut at Bangor (20.3f) in November and, having jumped better on the whole, not beaten far when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Windsor (24.2f) last month. Appeals as the type to do better still. First run over fences was better than the second but retains potential in this discipline.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/8 +19%) Heard That	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(6) Heard That 13/8, Fair maiden over hurdles who made it 2-4 in this sphere when scoring in decisive fashion at Huntingdon (2½m, soft) last month. Raised 7 lb for that but may well have more to offer as a chaser, especially now moving back up in trip. Emphatic winner off 7lb lower last time and returning to nearly 3m won't bother him.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 +20%) Yes Day	6 6/1(+20%)	(4) Yes Day 6/1, Point winner who landed a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in October 2023 and placed on several occasions since, including when third on return/chase debut at Warwick (2½m) in November. Disappointing at Southwell next time but will be a threat if on-song back up in trip here. Penultimate effort was good and this lightly raced 6yo has potential now back up in trip.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 -10%) High Moon	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) High Moon 11/1, Performed with credit on first 3 starts of present campaign, including when third of 14 off this mark at Hexham in December. Understandably struggled from 7 lb out of the handicap at Musselburgh last time and he's not without each-way hope. Twice third before running no race at Musselburgh; big run in him if back on song.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +56%) Concetto	4 4/1(+56%)	(5) Concetto 4/1, Won twice last term and back to form following a couple of low-key efforts when chasing home O'Connell over a marathon trip here on Boxing Day. That rival boosted the form when completing the hat-trick at Sandown on Saturday and he's a live each-way player back down in trip off 1 lb lower. Last year's winner and returned to form with a second over 3m3f here on Boxing Day.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 -65%) Universal Folly	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Universal Folly 33/1, Multiple winner for Nicky Richards who opened account for present yard over 3¼m at Kelso in October, his stamina shining through in a well-run race. Wasn't disgraced at Carlisle next time but latest effort left much to be desired and others make more appeal. Last time was disappointing but could have a big run in him if back on song.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (7/2 +0%) Peejaybee	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Peejaybee 7/2, Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when landing a 7-runner handicap at Perth (2½m, soft) in September. Bettered that when a clear, close second to an in-form rival over this C&D recently and another bold show anticipated. Overall strike-rate of 6-22 and nearly added to that tally over C&D 18 days ago.

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HEARD THAT justified favouritism in good style over 2m4f at Huntingdon last month and is only 7lb higher. Olly Murphy's six-year-old can cope with this step back up in distance to make it three wins from his last four starts. Peejaybee finished over seven lengths clear of the third when hitting the crossbar over C&D on his latest outing and could mount a bold bid off just 2lb higher, while Concetto is another to note.

In light of what he achieved over hurdles, TANGANYIKA is likely to prove a good deal better than what he has shown in two starts in this sphere to date and he could be the answer to this competitive contest. Heard That has won two of his four starts since switched to fences and he looks a big threat, along with the consistent Peejaybee.

Competitive. YES DAY (nap) has had a break since failing to fire last time and he has winning potential off this career-low mark.

15:45 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/1 +56%) Rodney	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Rodney 11/1, Poor hurdler in Ireland for Shark Hanlon. Off for 126 days ahead of this first outing for Kerry Lee. Would need to see market support to consider. Modest in 2 handicaps; dam half-sister to 3 classy stayers, so may yet do better; new yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +7%) Our Dylan	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Our Dylan 13/2, Two wins last spring and went in again at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) in December. Creditable sixth of 11 at Ffos Las since but that underlines he needs a bit more from this mark. Dependable; career-high mark since Exeter win in December; should still have a say.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 -50%) Zucayan	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Zucayan 18/1, Dual Ludlow winner but off since June and might be best watched this time. Both hurdle wins at 2m on good; major query about conditions on return from a break.
4	9 4th (9) (2/1 +82%) Tom Taggle	2 2/1(+82%)	(9) Tom Taggle 2/1, Poor form in a bumper and 3 hurdles but could fare better in handicaps. One to note in the betting. Remote in three qualifying runs but this will be more his level; watch the market.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +20%) Activist	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Activist 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Leicester in November. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Hereford (2m, good to soft) 20 days ago. C&D winner who made a winning return from a break; creditable 4th latest; on the premises.
6th	11 6th (11) (7/2 +50%) Moonlight Artist	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(11) Moonlight Artist 7/2, Won 23f Exeter handicap last season. Hasn't taken to fences this time round but is well treated if a return to hurdles and first-time headgear help to spark a revival. Hurdle winner at 2m7f in 2023; chase career put on hold; 8lb lower than latest hurdle run.
7th	12 7th (12) (100/1 -203%) Alderley Charlie	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Alderley Charlie 100/1, No promise in his 3 qualifying runs and significant improvement will be needed even from a lowly opening handicap mark. Completed in his own time in two C&D runs; this is more suitable; lots more still needed.
8th	7 8th (7) (9/2 +18%) Gallopade	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Gallopade 9/2, Dual bumper winner in 2021/22. Placed twice in 2m novice hurdles at Ludlow in March 2023 but off since pulling up at Wincanton the following month. Warren Greatrex is enjoying a good season and it'll be very interesting what the betting makes of this returning handicap newcomer. 2-2 in bumpers; well treated on pick of hurdle form but off since pulled up in April 2023.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (17/2 +29%) Chankaya	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(3) Chankaya 17/2, Won over C&D for Mitchell Hunt last February. Below that level in 3 runs for Tim Vaughan but there were more encouraging signs when fifth at Fontwell 9 days ago. C&D win last February for previous yard; has not come near replicating form for new yard.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (20/1 +0%) Monsant	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Monsant 20/1, Fair form on first 2 outings back in 2023 but hasn't kicked on from that, including in 2 handicaps since joining Neil Mulholland. Promise in Irish maiden hurdles; nothing noteworthy in three handicaps, two for this yard.

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DIESEL LINE took a big step forward on his second handicap start when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last month, and he's only 2lb higher. Jeremy Scott's seven-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Activist wasn't disgraced in fourth in a stronger event at Hereford on his latest outing and could get into contention, along with Our Dylan.

DIESEL LINE is given a chance to build on last month's promising second over C&D. Moonlight Artist is on a good mark if a return to hurdles and first-time cheekpieces have a revitalising effect. Gallopade hasn't been seen for 22 months but an opening mark in the mid 90s may not be beyond him if retaining anything like his old ability and market confidence could prove significant.

Good to soft ground might be preferable for DIESEL LINE but he ran well here last time and can make good on his bumper promise.

16:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +0%) La Zoubida	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) La Zoubida 5/2, 11/4, 8½ lengths second to subsequent listed winner Kingston Queen on Sedgefield bumper (good to soft) on Boxing Day. Should go well. Beaten by a subsequent Listed winner at Sedgefield and that was a bright start.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 +0%) Shotgun Shirley	4 4/1(+0%)	(10) Shotgun Shirley 4/1, Soldier of Fortune half-sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Martello Sky and useful chaser Brief Ambition. Yard has had success with this family, including in bumpers, and she'd enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in her favour. Related to some useful winners and her dam won a bumper; respected newcomer.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +40%) Baby Thyme	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Baby Thyme 3/1, No Risk At All mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 2¾m hurdle winner Baby Sage and fair 2m hurdle winner Windsurfer. Tom Cannon seemingly prefers her to Sharp Glance. Interesting newcomer. Half-sister to winners Baby Sage (bumper/2m5f hurdle) and Windsurfer (2m hurdle).
4	1 4th (1) (11/4 +21%) Lady Kluck	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(1) Lady Kluck 11/4, £75,000 point recruit who made it second time lucky under Rules in Sedgefield bumper in December. That was a weak race but she's in top hands and there could easily be more to come. Being penalised for winning an average Sedgefield bumper (2m1f, soft) spells danger.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 -100%) Crystal Days	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Crystal Days 28/1, 12/1, shaped a bit better than seventh of 11 suggests on her Hereford debut in December, fading after meeting some trouble on the home turn. At 12-1 she was weak in the market at Hereford and was beaten about 16l.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 +0%) Sure To Please	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Sure To Please 33/1, 66/1, no short-term promise when behind Sharp Glance on her Ludlow debut in December. Went off 66-1 at Ludlow and was some way behind the fifth-placed Sharp Glance.
7th	4 7th (4) (15/2 +38%) Game On Babe	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(4) Game On Babe 15/2, Six-race maiden in points but this well-bred mare (half-sister to top-class chaser Somersby) has joined a good stable for her Rules career. Minor form in six Irish points, finishing no better than fourth; has joined a good yard.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 +33%) Karlita Desbois	12 12/1(+33%)	(5) Karlita Desbois 12/1, Showed some ability when 8 lengths sixth of 13 on her Uttoxeter debut (heavy) 5 weeks ago, leading until 3f out. Made some of the running before weakening into an 8l sixth at Uttoxeter.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -560%) Pepper Queen	66 66/1(-560%)	(9) Pepper Queen 66/1, 20/1, green and well beaten behind Sharp Glance in Ludlow bumper in December. 20-1, she beat only one home at Ludlow and finished behind two of these.

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La Zoubida showed ability when second on her bumper debut at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and she could have a say. However, it's hard to ignore the claims of point-to-point winner LADY KLUCK, who was successful in convincing style at the same venue earlier in December. Dan Skelton's five-year-old has a 7lb penalty to shoulder, but that is unlikely to prevent her from following up. Any market confidence behind newcomer Baby Thyme would be interesting.

LA ZOUBIDA bumped into last month's C&D listed winner Kingston Queen when second on her Sedgefield debut over Christmas and is taken to go one better now. Alan King pair Sharp Glance and Baby Thyme, a newcomer who is seemingly preferred by stable jockey Tom Cannon, head the dangers along with Sedgefield-scorer Lady Kluck.

The suggestion is LA ZOUBIDA who was strong in the market when second at Sedgefield and the winner has since won a Listed race here.

16:20 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/2 +6%) Scotland The Brave	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Scotland The Brave 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 8 in juvenile hurdle (150/1) at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut. Possibilities. 0-5 but suggested this trip may suit when third over 1m4f here last month; handicap debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 +0%) Dreams Adozen	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Dreams Adozen 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 18/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner last month and beaten in a better race last time, but not the only front-runner.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/10 +51%) Midnight Lion	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(2) Midnight Lion 11/10, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in January. 10/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Likely player. In fine form for this yard, but will do well to dominate this field; has stamina to prove.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Saxon Star	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Saxon Star 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 200/1, fourth of 7 in novice at this course (12.4f) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Well held in three starts; shaped like a stayer last time but improvement is required.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/4 +21%) Zivaniya	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(6) Zivaniya 11/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 13 days ago, having run of race. In the mix. Handy sort who has winning form over C&D; has won when not leading, so high on the list.
6th	3 6th (3) (33/1 -371%) Royal Deeside	33 33/1(-371%)	(3) Royal Deeside 33/1, Good third of 11 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 18 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Alan King and needs considering. 0-18 and ran poorly in both AW starts; more will be needed on stable debut.

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MIDNIGHT LION's winning run came to an end over 1m2f here recently but that was a much stronger race than this and he has to be of interest, despite the big step up in trip. Zivaniya's second at Kempton a couple of weeks ago suggests that he could go well in a race of this nature, while Dreams Adozen is another to consider.

MIDNIGHT LION arrives at the top of his game and with this longer trip likely to prove within his compass he is fancied to quickly resume winning ways. Royal Deeside appeals as the main danger on his first run for Patrick Morris ahead of Zivaniya and Dreams Adozen.

The choice is ZIVANIYA who made all over C&D last summer, but has won when not leading and is now 2lb lower than for that success.

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (5/1 +41%) Grenadier Jed	5 5/1(+41%)	(11) Grenadier Jed 5/1, Has suffered heavy defeats in 3 maiden hurdles this season but a bumper third last winter suggests he has ability and handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. One to note in the betting. Bumper promise; never sighted in 3 hurdle runs but he is well connected; handicap debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +29%) State Of Fame	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) State Of Fame 5/2, Best run for this yard when third of 16 over C&D (good to soft) in a first-time visor 17 days ago, finishing to good effect under today's conditional jockey. Player. Won 3 of 4 completions in points; 0-12 over hurdles; kept on well when 3rd over C&D latest.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 -67%) Drash On Ruby	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(6) Drash On Ruby 15/2, Yet to win but shaped better than the bare result after 9 weeks off when third of 11 in 21.5f Exeter handicap on New Year's Day, going well until a bad mistake 3 out. Should go well. Close up in 4 handicaps before absence; working her way back to form; in the picture.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 +22%) Senor Diaz	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Senor Diaz 14/1, Fourth in a 20.5f Plumpton handicap last March but well held at Ffos Las 5 weeks later. This is his first outing for 9 months and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Mildly promising handicap debut but dropped right out last May on latest start.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/4 +10%) Two To Tango	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Two To Tango 9/4, Placed on his last 4 starts, finishing second of 8 over C&D on the latest. One to consider with Harry Cobden taking the reins for the first time. 0-8 but running well; big effort likely down in grade with H Cobden replacing conditionals.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +44%) King Of Brazil	10 10/1(+44%)	(4) King Of Brazil 10/1, Dual chaser winner at this time last year but has struggled so far this season. It remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks him back to life. Two chase wins last spring but has lost his way; reverts to hurdles with much to prove.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/1 +36%) Getuptheyard	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Getuptheyard 9/1, Fourth in handicaps over C&D and at Chepstow last spring but disappointed in 2 comeback runs in the autumn. Remains to be seen whether he returns from a short break in better form. No progress in handicaps as yet and soundly beaten latest; had wind op since.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -60%) Lucky Draw	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Lucky Draw 80/1, Fair on Flat and over hurdles but has disappointed on both starts back from an absence this winter. Can only watch. Chance on form in summer 2023 but pulled up/finished remote in 2 runs since absence.
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 -52%) Kolisi	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Kolisi 50/1, Runner-up twice in 2m handicap hurdles in June 2023 but has offered little in 4 starts since returning from lengthy absence. Lots to prove at present. Won three on the trot in April 2022 but out of sorts now and pulled up over C&D latest.
10th	2 10th (2) (6/1 -20%) Ted's Friend	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Ted's Friend 6/1, Running with credit of late, chasing home an unexposed improver at Fakenham (3m) on New Year's Day. Could hit the frame again. Recaptured some form of late; should give his running; cheekpieces left off.
11th	5 11th (5) (12/1 +25%) Impecunious	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Impecunious 12/1, Has shown a fair level of form at best over hurdles but made no impact in 3 handicaps starts towards the end of 2024. Placed in two qualifying events but has been a weak finisher in handicaps at 2m3f and 2m.
12th	12 12th (12) (66/1 -65%) Joker Jack	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Joker Jack 66/1, Hinted at ability in his qualifying runs but made a disappointing start to his handicap career at Warwick on New Year's Eve. The cheekpieces he wore on that occasion are quickly discarded. Modest form, including when pulled up on handicap debut at Warwick in December.

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TWO TO TANGO only found a subsequent winner too good in a deeper contest over track and trip in December and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone. With the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, he could gain his first career success. Ted's Friend has made the frame on each of his last three starts, most recently finishing second at Fakenham, and should remain competitive. Drash On Ruby completes the shortlist.

The fact DRASH ON RUBY is 0-9 in handicaps doesn't make her one for maximum stakes but the way she travelled until a bad mistake 3 out at Exeter last time suggests she has a win in her from this sort of mark. State of Fame is another who shaped well last time and is second choice ahead of last-time-out C&D second Two To Tango.

This can go to TWO TO TANGO who can capitalise on the drop in grade with Harry Cobden up for the first time.

16:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +43%) Asadjumeirah	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Asadjumeirah 4/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest last month. 7/2, 3¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Time Patrol over C&D 3 days ago. Ended mammoth losing run over C&D last month, but 4l behind Time Patrol here on Saturday.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/4 +81%) Conquest Of Power	1.75 7/4(+81%)	(6) Conquest Of Power 7/4, Three wins from 21 runs last year. Blinkered first time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 24 days ago. Visor back on. Form has been regressive in recent months; hard to warm to despite the drop in grade.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 +0%) Spartan Fighter	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Spartan Fighter 13/2, Six-time C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 9 over C&D 12 days ago. Dropped another 2 lb since. Capable of playing a prominent role. Six wins over C&D; 2lb below last winning mark; drops into a 0-55 for the first time on AW.
4	12 4th (12) (5/1 +58%) Shatin Venture	5 5/1(+58%)	(12) Shatin Venture 5/1, Poor maiden. Beaten 4 lengths second of 12 in classified event at this course (5f) 12 days ago. 0-8; runner-up in a 0-50 classified event here last time, but even more will be required.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 -43%) So Grateful	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) So Grateful 10/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 9 in handicap (6/4) at Southwell (5f) 37 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Has gone close over this C&D, but losing run now up to 20 so others make greater appeal.
6th	1 6th (1) (3/1 -20%) Time Patrol	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Time Patrol 3/1, Perked up by cheekpieces, winning at Lingfield and over C&D in recent days. A 5 lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop him going in again. 2-2 under Molly Gunn and since cheekpieces went on; can't be dismissed in current mood.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 +0%) Madame Fenella	28 28/1(+0%)	(4) Madame Fenella 28/1, 16/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) in August. Off since and might be best to look elsewhere. Off six months and has tended to need her first run back from a break in the past.
8th	8 8th (8) (18/1 +18%) Korroor	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Korroor 18/1, Course winner. Seventh of 8 in C&D handicap 33 days ago. Has undergone wind surgery since. Form since returning to Tapeta in August has been regressive; has had wind surgery.
9th	11 9th (11) (22/1 -10%) Sydney Bay	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Sydney Bay 22/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, sixth of 8 over C&D 33 days ago. Others are more obvious. Patchy form since winning first two starts for this yard over C&D; others more persuasive.

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Time Patrol merit the utmost respect on the back of Saturday's C&D victory, but his penalty demands more of him. With that in mind, preference is for SPARTAN FIGHTER, who was beaten just under two lengths over C&D 12 days ago and a 2lb drop in the ratings could prove fruitful. Shatin Venture is another who merits a place on the shortlist.

TIME PATROL can defy a penalty and make it 3-3 under Molly Gunn since fitted with cheekpieces. Spartan Fighter won off an identical mark at this time last year and is second choice ahead of Pockley, who like the selection tasted success here on Saturday.

The selection is SPARTAN FIGHTER who has dropped 4lb lower than for the latest of his six C&D successes.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +46%) Mereside Madness	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Mereside Madness 7/2, C&D winner. 6/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D, not clear run. Off 98 days. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner; not seen in three months but has run well fresh in the past; shortlisted.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/8 +54%) Tasever	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(1) Tasever 11/8, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 3 days ago, running on. Needs considering. Has won four times here since November; may not face much competition for the lead.
3	8 3rd (8) (66/1 +18%) Rory	66 66/1(+18%)	(8) Rory 66/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Uphill task. 6lb below latest winning mark, but he needs to better his recent efforts.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 +6%) Blackjack	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(4) Blackjack 17/2, Course winner. 11/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 34 days ago. One to consider. All wins have all come over 6f and 0-9 over this trip and further; something to prove.
5th	7 5th (7) (22/1 -120%) Sir Maxi	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Sir Maxi 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 4/1) 12 days ago, never nearer. Others appeal more. Won over 6f here last month and latest effort can be ignored; has won over C&D.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 -11%) Streak Lightning	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Streak Lightning 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable 1¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Tasever in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Can make presence felt. Four wins here, three over this trip; should again do his best if getting a good pace.
7th	9 7th (9) (20/1 +60%) Yorkstone	20 20/1(+60%)	(9) Yorkstone 20/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Has shown precious little since returning from 259 days off in October; look elsewhere.
8th	6 8th (6) (17/2 -6%) Bobby Joe Leg	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Bobby Joe Leg 17/2, 7-time C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable ¾-length fourth of 10 to Tasever in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 14 days ago. Shortlisted. Eight wins here; a length behind Tasever last time; 2lb better off; shouldn't be far away.
9th	3 9th (3) (7/1 -100%) Harlem Nights	7 7/1(-100%)	(3) Harlem Nights 7/1, Off 12 weeks before a good third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 10 days ago, fading only late on. Cheekpieces back on now and he's weighted to go well. Down another 1lb but not sure that dropping again in trip will suit him.

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TASEVER only found one too good when trying to follow up a C&D victory in January here on Saturday and the five-year-old is clearly the one to beat once again. Streak Lightning was not far behind the selection on his most recent outing and could prove to be the main danger, although Harlem Nights and Bobby Joe Leg also merit consideration.

A few with chances but HARLEM NIGHTS returned from a break with an encouraging Wolverhampton third and can race off a 1 lb lower mark here so looks the way to go. Streak Lightning is feared most in his bid for a fourth C&D victory ahead of Bobby Joe Leg, Tasever and Blackjack.

This can go to TASEVER (nap) who has been in fine form here since October. This confirmed front-runner may enjoy the run of the race.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (13/2 -8%) Biplane	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Biplane 13/2, Course winner. Latest win at Ayr in July. 17/2, good fourth of 9 over C&D 12 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts under Mulrennan. Has run well over C&D the last twice and remains on her last winning mark; considered.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +53%) Bellagio Man	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(6) Bellagio Man 7/2, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in December. Also second over C&D on New Year's Day but slow starts have scuppered his chance on both runs since. Three-time C&D winner; often makes life harder for himself by blowing the start.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 -10%) Brian The Snail	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Brian The Snail 11/2, C&D winner in December. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 13/2) 10 days ago, never nearer. Better over 5f these days having won over that trip here in December; others preferred.
4	1 4th (1) (6/5 +73%) One More Dream	1.2 6/5(+73%)	(1) One More Dream 6/5, Three-time C&D winner. Three wins from 19 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win. Shaped better than result when sixth of 9 over C&D (5/1) 18 days ago. Likely to be winning off this sort of mark before long. 11lb below last winning mark and would have finished closer with a clear run last time.
5th	7 5th (7) (15/2 -114%) Beneficiary	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(7) Beneficiary 15/2, Enjoyed a good January, with 2 wins and 2 seconds, getting his head back in front over 5f here 12 days ago. Much respected with Warren Fentiman taking 7 lb off. In fine form this year but has a bit to find with Tomorrow Day on last month's C&D running.
6th	3 6th (3) (17/2 +74%) Nazca	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(3) Nazca 17/2, Three-time C&D winner but has failed to beat a rival on his last 3 outings. Has something to prove at present. Three-time C&D winner but has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts.

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TOMORROW DAY had a couple of lengths to spare over Beneficiary when he won a class 6 over C&D last month and can cement the form with the runner-up. Fellow track-and-trip winner Bellagio Man lost all chance at the start on his latest run but can also be expected to be on the premises if he breaks on terms this time.

ONE MORE DREAM has plenty of class for this grade and is preferred to recent course scorer Beneficiary, who has Warren Fentiman taking a handy 7 lb off.

Biplane has been running well under these conditions. She is second choice to ONE MORE DREAM who's become attractively handicapped.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (15/8 +73%) Crack On Boys	1.875 15/8(+73%)	(2) Crack On Boys 15/8, Offered something to work on when fourth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 11/2) on debut 63 days ago, keeping on well. Likely to improve. Promising fourth on Lingfield debut and form working out well; shortlisted.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 +46%) Orangesandlemons	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(4) Orangesandlemons 13/8, Fair form when runner-up all 3 starts, latterly in 10-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 15/8) 29 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely to be in the thick of the action once again. Runner-up in all three starts over 7f on Tapeta; shouldn't be far away again.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/2 -100%) One Horse Town	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(3) One Horse Town 11/2, 11/8, matched previous form on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when second of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Twice placed in Ireland and beaten a head on stable debut; 1m should suit; cheekpieces on.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -125%) Sovereign Class	18 18/1(-125%)	(5) Sovereign Class 18/1, Sent off 28/1 but nevertheless showed ability when second of 6 in C&D maiden on debut 24 days ago, left poorly placed. Open to improvement. Showed plenty of promise when runner-up on her debut over C&D last month; respected.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/3 -67%) War And Love	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(6) War And Love 10/3, Improved on debut form when second of 8 in novice (6/4) at Chelmsford City (8f) 24 days ago. Will go on improving and has leading claims. Placed in both starts over 1m on Polytrack last month; should go well again.

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ONE HORSE TOWN didn't get a clear run yet managed a commendable second-placed finish over 7f on his stable debut at Chelmsford last month. The additional furlong could draw further improvement from the lightly-raced three-year-old, who sets the standard and appeals strongly with cheekpieces added. Orangesandlemons rates the most obvious threat, although Sovereign Class warrants close inspection after her debut second.

WAR AND LOVE took a step forward from her debut when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Chelmsford last month and is the percentage call to go one better with further progress on the cards. Orangesandlemons is proving consistent rather than progressive, but it's worth noting she wasn't seen to best effect on her most recent outing at Wolverhampton and seems sure to be in the shake-up once again. Crack On Boys is expected to build on a promising debut at Lingfield and can also have a say.

The vote goes to ONE HORSE TOWN who was only beaten a head on stable debut last month. He may appreciate this stiffer test.

18:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 0%) Paddy's Day	5 5/1(0%)	(3) Paddy's Day 5/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 10 days ago, comfortably. This is more demanding up 4 lb. Dual C&D winner including ten days ago; respected in his follow-up bid.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +0%) Water Of Leith	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Water Of Leith 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 4¾ lengths ninth of 10 to Paddy's Day in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks vulnerable. Running well here before well held behind Paddy's Day last time; has to leave that behind.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 +22%) Leodis Dream	7 7/1(+22%)	(7) Leodis Dream 7/1, C&D winner in October. Creditable third of 9 in handicap, again over this C&D (5/1), when last seen later that month. Place possibilities. Made all over C&D in October; not seen in 99 days but has won fresh before; shortlisted.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +39%) Dark Kestrel	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Dark Kestrel 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark here. Won over C&D in October and chased home an in-form rival at Southwell 12 days ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +52%) Match Play	12 12/1(+52%)	(8) Match Play 12/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 18/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 117 days and the available evidence suggests that he's not the same horse on synthetics as he is on turf. Off four months and has finished unplaced in four goes on the AW; others stronger.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 +27%) Reinforce	22 22/1(+27%)	(6) Reinforce 22/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 33/1) 81 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form but record of 0-10 on the AW is a nagging concern. Won twice over 5f on turf in Ireland last summer, but last three efforts have been poor.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/2 +46%) Popular Dream	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(9) Popular Dream 7/2, Won 6-runner handicap (9/4) at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago but significantly more will be needed up 3 lb in this stronger contest. Both wins at Southwell, the latest 18 days ago; stiffer track but holds each-way claims.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/2 +15%) Moon Flight	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(2) Moon Flight 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) when last seen in July. This consistent type should be on the premises, provided he is ready to roll following a 6-month break. C&D winner who has proved ultra-consistent so far, but a 200-day absence poses a question.

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WILLIAM DEWHIRST is in the form of his life after showing his versatility to score over 6f at this venue last time, which made it five wins from his last six starts. Ben Haslam's five-year-old is 19lb higher than the beginning of that fine sequence and can continue his rise in the ranks. Paddy's Day made every yard of the running to regain the winning thread over C&D on his most recent start and is noted along with last-time-out Southwell scorer Popular Dream.

Though DARK KESTREL remains 4 lb above the mark off which he gained his latest win over C&D in October, he left the strong impression that it needn't be a barrier to success when finding only a bang in-form rival too good at Southwell recently. If Moon Flight is raring to go following a break he will be a danger to all, while the prolific William Dewhirst has to be respected in his bid for the four-timer. Reinforce has slipped to a dangerous mark but he appears to be more of a force on turf.

The safest option may be PADDY'S DAY who has won twice over C&D, the latest when making all ten days ago.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +11%) Concert Boy	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Concert Boy 4/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Latest win here in January. 7/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at this course (8f) 10 days ago, finding little. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. C&D winner who has been running well lately, but a record of 2-41 raises questions.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +33%) Jems Bond	5 5/1(+33%)	(7) Jems Bond 5/1, Five-time course winner but gone 21 runs since most recent success in 2023. 11/1 and visored for 1st time, very good second of 11 in minor event at this course (8f) 12 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Five wins here including two over this trip; losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 -88%) Elettaria	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Elettaria 15/2, Career best when winning 9-runner minor event (7/2) at this C&D 10 days ago by nose from Monsieur Fantaisie, just holding on. Now 6 lb higher but she did pull nicely clear of the rest with the runner-up and should give another good account. Beat Monsieur Fantaisie by a nose over C&D ten days ago; likely to make her presence felt.
4	6 4th (6) (13/2 +35%) Yaahobby	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Yaahobby 13/2, C&D winner. 8/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Others more persuasive on balance. Patchy form since winning twice over C&D in the autumn; not quite sure what to expect.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 +64%) Marcello Si	10 10/1(+64%)	(8) Marcello Si 10/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Eighth of 11 in minor event (12/1) at this course (8f) 12 days ago. Readily passed over. Won three times here early last year, but modest since returning in November.
6th	3 6th (3) (3/1 +54%) Impeach	3 3/1(+54%)	(3) Impeach 3/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (8f) 10 days ago. Blinkers and tongue strap back on. Every chance if back to best. All four wins have come over 6f on Polytrack and losing run up to 16; needs to find more.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 -43%) Retirement Beckons	40 40/1(-43%)	(9) Retirement Beckons 40/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D, very slowly away. Off 105 days and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. All wins at around 1m; returns from 105 days off and has no great record fresh.
8th	4 8th (4) (9/2 -50%) Monsieur Fantaisie	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Monsieur Fantaisie 9/2, Latest win at Southwell in January. Good nose second of 9 to Elettaria in minor event at this C&D (2/1) 10 days ago, just failing. Expected to be bang there once again. Beaten a nose by Elettaria over C&D last time; could reverse the form if settling better.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 -115%) Believe Me Now	14 14/1(-115%)	(5) Believe Me Now 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 9/4, 5¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Elettaria in minor event at this C&D 10 days ago. Clearly has work to do. C&D winner; never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these last time.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 +0%) Mr Coco Bean	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Mr Coco Bean 33/1, Fifty runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, good 4 lengths fifth of 9 to Elettaria in minor event at this C&D 10 days ago, merely closing up late. Has work to do. Losing run up to 50; didn't show enough last time to suggest the drought is about to end.

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Elettaria beat Monsieur Fantaisie by a nose when successful in a classified stakes over track and trip last month and she can confirm that form. However, CONCERT BOY gets the nod. Katie Scott's five-year-old had Impeach (third) behind when filling the runner-up spot over a mile here last time and could record his second C&D triumph. Jems Bond is another to note.

It was literally a whisker that separated MONSIEUR FANTAISIE and Elettaria on the line in a C&D handicap 10 days ago, with the latter emerging victorious. Peter Niven's charge is 1 lb better off this time and may well turn the tables on his old rival, particularly if settling better. Impeach continues to edge down the weights and is best of the rest.

Elettaria beat MONSIEUR FANTAISIE by a nose over C&D ten days ago, but the runner-up has a sporting chance of reversing the form.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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