13:40 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (6/4 +40%) Honesty Policy		1.5 6/4(+40%)																															(9) Honesty Policy 6/4, Points runner-up who came in a promising second of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, heavy) on NH debut 35 days ago, closing all way to line. Sure to improve. Leading player. Stable selected, good chance of going one better than on hurdling debut at Naas.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +0%) Come Walk With Me		3 3/1(+0%)																															(3) Come Walk With Me 3/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, good second of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 39 days ago. Back down in trip and well in the mix. Confirmed the promise of a C&D fifth when second to an odds-on chance at Fairyhouse..
3	14 3rd (14) (12/1 0%) St Cuthbert's Cave		12 12/1(0%)																															(14) St Cuthbert's Cave 12/1, Fair hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good fourth of 21 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Naas (16f, heavy) 35 days ago. Solid form claims. Fair fourth at 33-1 in a 2m maiden at Naas last time, held by stablemate Honesty Policy.
4	8 4th (8) (33/1 0%) Harry's Legacy		33 33/1(0%)																															(8) Harry's Legacy 33/1, Fair Flat winner for Henry De Bromhead but pulled up at Downpatrick on sole hurdles outing. Plenty more required for his new yard. Two turf wins for Henry de Bromhead in 2022, lost action and pulled up on only hurdles run.
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 0%) Icare D'aubrelle		8 8/1(0%)																															(10) Icare D'aubrelle 8/1, Lightly-raced bumper winner. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, heavy, 7/2) 35 days ago though so needs to bounce back. Seems to have had training issues, hard to be confident after Naas failure five weeks ago.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 +0%) Fierce Handay		16 16/1(+0%)																															(4) Fierce Handay 16/1, €34,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Colonial Dreams. Yard having good spell. Considered newcomer. Ran in a point-to-point last season, may need to pick up hurdling experience.
7th	13 7th (13) (4/1 -33%) Salt Bay		4 4/1(-33%)																															(13) Salt Bay 4/1, Very useful on Flat for Ralph Beckett and fifth in St Simon Stakes at Newbury (12f) in October. Interesting hurdling debutant. Very useful 108-rated Flat performer though 0-10 in stakes races, mixed form last season.
8th	5 8th (5) (150/1 -50%) Glenashling		150 150/1(-50%)																															(5) Glenashling 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 100/1) 45 days ago. Half-brother to Champion Chase winner Special Tiara, never involved at Leopardstown.
9th	2 9th (2) (200/1 -203%) Chisum		200 200/1(-203%)																															(2) Chisum 200/1, Conduit gelding. Dam, ran once over hurdles/once in bumper, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 33f) Firebird Flyer. Dam showed nothing in two starts but is a half-sister to several useful winners..
11	11 |U| (11) (125/1 -525%) Journey So Far		125 125/1(-525%)																															(11) Journey So Far 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Gowran (16f, soft) on NH debut 17 days ago. Should progress. Promise in a point, faded tamely from two out when 3-1 chance on hurdling debut at Gowran.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -203%) Glens Sensation		200 200/1(-203%)																															(6) Glens Sensation 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Point winner for Colin Bowe in 2023, down the field on his first two starts over hurdles.
11th	12 11th (12) (250/1 -67%) Ri An Chnoic		250 250/1(-67%)																															(12) Ri An Chnoic 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, eighteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 15 days ago. From a family associated with staying chasers, struggled in two Fairyhouse runs last month.
12th	15 12th (15) (50/1 -52%) Fortunes Told		50 50/1(-52%)																															(15) Fortunes Told 50/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Sister to fair hurdler Jack In The Box, and half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser Gold Present. Considered newcomer. Dam has a solid record at stud, trainer has four runners including two with decent form.
7	7 |PU| (7) (200/1 -100%) Grandioso		200 200/1(-100%)																															(7) Grandioso 200/1, €28,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (probably stayed 25f) Hardline. Market can guide. Dam who ran only once is a half-sister to the smart Hardline and the useful Whatdeawant.

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COME WALK WITH ME showed promise on debut behind Jasmin De Vaux over C&D before giving the long odds-on Sounds Victorius a fright when runner-up over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. The pair pulled clear of the remainder and the form looks solid as the winner was far from disgraced subsequently in a Leopardstown Grade 1. Salt Bay was a smart sort on the Flat and it will be interesting to see how strong he is in the market on hurdle debut. Honesty Policy made a bright start under Rules when beating all bar the favourite Joystick in a 21-runner Naas maiden with stablemate St Cuthbert's Cave over five lengths back in fourth. Icare D'aubrelle ran too bad to be true in that 2m event when dropping out tamely in the straight, but the form of his previous third to Sky Lord at Cork has worked out well.

HONESTY POLICY shaped really well when a debut second in a big-field Naas novice and is fancied to build on it and go one better here. Henry de Bromhead's hurdling debutant Salt Bay was a very useful performer on the Flat though so should ensure Gordon Elliott's 5-y-o doesn't have things all his own way. Come Walk With Me, Icare d'Aubrelle and St Cuthbert's Cave can fight it out for minor honours.

Noteworthy recruit Salt Bay may not cope with HONESTY POLICY who made an encouraging start to his hurdling career at Naas

13:40 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (6/1 +50%) Royal Rambler		6 6/1(+50%)																															(12) Royal Rambler 6/1, Has a reasonable jumping pedigree and showed promise when fair third on 20.5f Leicester hurdle debut in December. Took a backward step at Ffos Las since but it's still early days. Quiet latest effort but his debut run at Leicester was very likeable.
2	13 2nd (13) (6/4 +40%) Shade Of Winter		1.5 6/4(+40%)																															(13) Shade Of Winter 6/4, All rules starts over 2m here, improving again when 2 lengths second in novice on Welsh Grand National day. Should stay this far and a bold show is on the cards. Bumped into a smart one here latest; strong form claims and he's bred for this longer trip.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/4 +50%) As Legends Have It		2.25 9/4(+50%)																															(2) As Legends Have It 9/4, Fairly useful form in bumpers last season, scoring at Ffos Las on his second outing. Promise when placed over hurdles at Kempton (21f) and Doncaster (19.5f) this winter and likely to figure prominently again. Likeably consistent already but has to raise his game to beat the two form horses here.
4	14 4th (14) (17/2 +58%) Tokyo Tom		8.5 17/2(+58%)																															(14) Tokyo Tom 17/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points in April. Only mid-division on his Ffos Las hurdle debut in November but likely capable of better before long. Didn't run badly for a 50-1 chance when midfield in a Ffos Las maiden three months ago.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +6%) Dyno Dave		7.5 15/2(+6%)																															(4) Dyno Dave 15/2, Newcomer from a top yard who would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour. Second foal; dam runner-up in a point; leading yard so makes sense to check the betting.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 +12%) Kalhandrion		22 22/1(+12%)																															(7) Kalhandrion 22/1, Third hurdle start when a promising fourth of 11 at Warwick (21f, soft) in December but pulled up in a maiden at Cheltenham since. A tongue tie is added now. The Warwick form gives him a chance. Fourth at Warwick confirms he has ability; can win races but perhaps not this one.
7th	1 7th (1) (250/1 -67%) A Good Yomp		250 250/1(-67%)																															(1) A Good Yomp 250/1, Well held in bumpers and completed start over hurdles. 250-1 for two Newbury maidens, finishing tailed off and then falling early.
8th	11 8th (11) (18/1 -80%) Roe And Co		18 18/1(-80%)																															(11) Roe And Co 18/1, Fetched £58,000 after landing a maiden point in November 2023 but had wind surgery on the back of that and, despite being prominent in the betting, proved very disappointing on his Exeter hurdle debut last month. A tongue strap is quickly reached for. Irish point winner; only 2-1 but ran no race from an early stage on hurdling debut.
9th	8 9th (8) (250/1 -279%) Mad At Midnight		250 250/1(-279%)																															(8) Mad At Midnight 250/1, Scorpion gelding out of a 21f chase winner. Last of 6 finishers completed start in points (Dec 15). Best watched on hurdle debut. Two runs in 2m4f points at Larkhill, pulling up in the first and well held in the second.
10th	10 10th (10) (66/1 -32%) Pure Blue		66 66/1(-32%)																															(10) Pure Blue 66/1, Well held in a course bumper in November and can only watch now hurdling. Lost his position quite early and finished tailed off in a bumper here in November.
11th	6 11th (6) (250/1 -150%) Junior Des Mottes		250 250/1(-150%)																															(6) Junior Des Mottes 250/1, Fair form in bumpers back in 2023 but no promise in 2 hurdles 5 months apart. Initial promise but it's been a quiet start under rules and he may need handicaps.
12th	15 12th (15) (300/1 -50%) Victor Haze		300 300/1(-50%)																															(15) Victor Haze 300/1, Well held in maiden/novice hurdles last spring. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. Tailed off in his first two hurdles, since when he's undergone wind op; an 8yo already.
13th	9 13th (9) (400/1 -60%) Noble Recall		400 400/1(-60%)																															(9) Noble Recall 400/1, No promise in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. Big outsider. No sign of ability in two bumpers and a 2m5f maiden hurdle at Warwick (300-1).
5	5 |PU| (5) (28/1 -12%) Girls Best Friend		28 28/1(-12%)																															(5) Girls Best Friend 28/1, Likely to have been placed but for unseating in sole Irish point but no short-term promise when remote fifth on 19.5f Lingfield hurdle debut in December. Running well when unseating in a point; should strip fitter for his Lingfield run.

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Captain Bellamy finished first past the post before being subsequently disqualified at Newbury in December and he is expected to mount a serious challenge to make amends. However, it may pay to side with SHADE OF WINTER, who improved on his debut third to take the silver medal home at Chepstow last time. The five-year-old might benefit from this step up in trip and could be the one to beat. As Legends Have It is another to note after his third at Doncaster.

The Evan Williams-trained SHADE OF WINTER might prove the answer to this maiden hurdle with the longer trip a help if anything. Captain Bellamy was first past the post at Newbury last time and heads the dangers along with Ben Pauling's As Legends Have It.

The standout contenders are SHADE OF WINTER and Captain Bellamy. The selection is ready for this step up in distance.

13:50 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:00 Exeter Novices Chase (Class 1) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 -9%) Only By Night		0.909091 10/11(-9%)																															(1) Only By Night 10/11, Has made a fine start to her chasing career, building on an impressive beginners' chase success to land a Grade 2 event at Cork (16.7f, good to soft, 2/1) in December. That performance was similarly taking and she has to be respected. Made it 2-2 over fences with easy Grade 2 win at Cork and that form has been franked.
2	4 2nd (4) (14/1 +50%) Kilbarry Saint		14 14/1(+50%)																															(4) Kilbarry Saint 14/1, Encouraging third at Gowran on her chase debut but was no match for Only By Night in a Grade 2 at Cork (16.7f, good to soft) next time, Stiff task last time but will need to find more to figure at this level with hood on for the first time. Respectable fourth in Grade 2 novice chases the last twice; another tough task today.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +64%) Georgi Girl		12 12/1(+64%)																															(3) Georgi Girl 12/1, Proved better than ever when scoring readily in a handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f) in November. Rare poor effort when down the field at Ascot last time and makes the switch to chasing in a hot-looking contest, so others are preferred. 4-13 over hurdles; could be a nice prospect for fences but is thrown in at the deep end.
4	2 4th (2) (6/4 -20%) Fun Fun Fun		1.5 6/4(-20%)																															(2) Fun Fun Fun 6/4, Won the listed hurdle on this card last season before following up in a Grade 3 at Naas. Hard held when making a successful debut over fences in an 8-runner novice at Naas (20.1f, heavy, 7/2) and she should take high rank in this division. Listed novice hurdle winner on this card last year; impressive on last month's chase debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 +34%) Lime Drop		33 33/1(+34%)																															(5) Lime Drop 33/1, Filled the runner-up spot 5 times over fences before deservedly getting off the mark at Uttoxeter in November. Career best when scoring again over that C&D 15 days ago but this represents a marked step up in grade against unexposed opposition. Two wins from last four starts but has lots to find in today's company.

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Only By Night has impressed with her jumping on both chase victories to date and a reproduction of her latest victory in a Grade 2 at Cork is sure to make her tough to beat. However, a 5lb penalty for Gavin Cromwell's mare could swing things in the favour of fellow progressive rival FUN FUN FUN. The daughter of Martaline made a winning chase bow over 2m4f at Naas last month and an extended 2m1f here shouldn't hamper her follow-up bid. Georgi Girl is the pick of the remainder.

A fascinating clash between two most exciting mares, with FUN FUN FUN fancied to repeat her win on this card 12 months ago, not having had to come off the bridle to record an impressive chase debut success. Only By Night hasn't put a foot wrong in this sphere so far and could well prove up to conceding weight to the selection, with Kilbarry Saint perhaps best of the rest.

A tough choice between very classy prospects ONLY BY NIGHT and Fun Fun Fun, with narrow preference for the Cork Grade 2 winner.

14:00 Exeter Novices Chase (Class 1) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:10 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/8 +6%) Tareze		1.875 15/8(+6%)																															(5) Tareze 15/8, Resumed with victory at Clonmel and backed it up with a very good 3½ lengths second of 10 to Hey Sunshine in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft, 5/2) 61 days ago. Leading form claims. Confirmed last season's promise with Clonmel maiden win, big chance on Punchestown running.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 -25%) Blue Mosque		5 5/1(-25%)																															(2) Blue Mosque 5/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 6/5, good second of 4 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 19 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Stable having good spell. Likely player back up in trip. Limitations exposed since Cork maiden win, jumping was an issue at Down Royal.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/4 +36%) Just For Love		1.75 7/4(+36%)																															(1) Just For Love 7/4, Fairly useful hurdler. Creditable 4¾ lengths third of 6 to Pray Tell in Grade 3 hurdle at Cork (24.4f, soft, 11/4) 63 days ago. Can give a good account. Stays further than this though the extended 3m stretched her stamina at Cork, good chance.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 +6%) Grainne A Chroi		8 8/1(+6%)																															(3) Grainne A Chroi 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 11/2, career best when winning 13-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 25 days ago, easily. Open to more progress so needs considering. Won a 2m1f Clonmel maiden in good style, a lot more on her plate now, should stay 2m4f.
5th	6 5th (6) (18/1 -13%) Workinonadream		18 18/1(-13%)																															(6) Workinonadream 18/1, Fair hurdler who finally got off the mark in 10-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 24 days ago. This demands more however. Reliable sort who was a deserving maiden winner on latest, likely to find a few too good.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -20%) Magic Boum		12 12/1(-20%)																															(4) Magic Boum 12/1, Course debut winner but only fourth of 6 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft, 5/1) 39 days ago. Up in trip. Remains with potential. Beat an exposed horse in a C&D maiden, needs to jump more cleanly than at Fairyhouse.

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BLUE MOSQUE won a Naas bumper last spring on soft ground and made a successful start over hurdles when reappearing in a 2m4f Cork maiden. He was soundly beaten subsequently here in a Grade 3 before finishing well last time behind Disco Dancer over 2m1f at Down Royal. The winner franked the form when placed last weekend in a valuable handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival. Wide-margin Clonmel winner Tareze holds strong claims, but it's a concern that her trainer hasn't been in the best of form since finishing second in a 2m3f Punchestown Listed race in December. Just For Love is a consistent sort and drops in trip having been placed last time in a 3m Cork Grade 3.

TAREZE arrives on the up so is taken to quickly resume winning ways on the back of her very good Punchestown second in listed company. Blue Mosque is next on the list with this return to further a likely plus, although both Grainne A Chroi and Magic Boum offer potential for improvement and can't be discounted.

Second to a 128-rated Willie Mullins-trained mare at Punchestown, TAREZE is slightly preferred to the same trainer's Just For Love

14:10 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:20 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/1 -22%) Getaway Theatre		11 11/1(-22%)																															(8) Getaway Theatre 11/1, Point winner who was well suited by emphasis on stamina when making a successful hurdles debut over 2¾m at Stratford last term. Well held switched to fences all 3 starts this season, though, and hopes pinned on the return to hurdles and addition of a tongue strap working the oracle. Disappointing since winning on rules debut (2m6f, soft); more equipment and back hurdling.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 +30%) The Lord Maid		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(1) The Lord Maid 7/2, Won maiden/novice hurdles last spring. Solid return from 7 months off when second in 21f Warwick mares handicap in November but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Doncaster (19.5f) since. This longer trip could suit, though. Front-running 2nd on handicap debut (2m5f); last of seven at Doncaster (2m3f) 15 days ago.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +5%) Love Of Neymore		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(5) Love Of Neymore 10/3, Progressive profile over hurdles, winning 2 handicaps at around 2½m, including here. Good fourth of 15 in a competitive race at Wincanton since and big player if her stamina holds back up in trip. Ran creditably last time; back up in trip (dam won at up to 2m7f) and not dismissed.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 -50%) Phillapa Sue		9 9/1(-50%)																															(4) Phillapa Sue 9/1, Returned to form when second of 10 in 3m Doncaster mares handicap hurdle in December and shaped as if still in good form up against geldings at Newbury since. Likely to go well back among her own sex. Inconsistent; well capable of getting seriously involved if this is one of her good days.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/2 -56%) Jalisco Star		3.5 7/2(-56%)																															(6) Jalisco Star 7/2, Won over 3m at Ascot and Ffos Las at the end of 2024 and improved again when a close second at Warwick (25, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Nudged up another 3 lb but still much respected in her current mood. Won over 3m at Ascot (good) and Ffos Las (heavy) before going close over 3m1f at Warwick.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -9%) Felicie Du Maquis		12 12/1(-9%)																															(2) Felicie Du Maquis 12/1, Dual winning pointer. Started her hurdle with 2 novice wins and a fine second in a 19.5f course handicap but not seen since pulling up in a Ffos Las handicap chase 14 months ago. The betting should help guide to expectations after the layoff. Off 445 days; fitness is a big question but she'd be interesting if returning on song.
3	3 |PU| (3) (6/1 +63%) Glimpse Of Gala		6 6/1(+63%)																															(3) Glimpse Of Gala 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Lost was over fences after finishing second on Worcester reappearance and produced a laboured effort back hurdling at Warwick last month. Last won in January 2023; only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival.
7	7 |PU| (7) (16/1 -14%) Chloe's Court		16 16/1(-14%)																															(7) Chloe's Court 16/1, Veteran who was successful on her first and final starts last season. Below par in 2 comeback outings at Lingfield before Christmas but a revival can't be discounted with Robert Walford among the winners. Won last March; in marked contrast to last term, she's started this season out of form.

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Jalisco Star is in brilliant form at present with her latest second at Warwick another good effort and she looks ready for this step up in grade off a 3lb higher rating. However, a chance can be taken on THE LORD MAID, who ran too badly to be true when stone last in a deeper contest at Doncaster last month. Tom Lacey's seven-year-old could bounce back and make her third handicap start a successful one. Love Of Neymore completes the shortlist.

LOVE OF NEYMORE is going the right way and another win could be forthcoming if proving as effective over this longer trip. The thriving Jalisco Star rates an obvious danger, while Phillapa Sue is also more than capable in races like this.

The one who's going places this season is JALISCO STAR (nap). Next on the list are Felicie Du Maquis and Love Of Neymore.

14:20 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:30 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 +22%) Fingle Bridge		7 7/1(+22%)																															(3) Fingle Bridge 7/1, Useful bumper scorer in 2022 who has made light of a two-year absence to bag novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Market Rasen this winter. This demands more but he shouldn't be underestimated for good yard. Had to work hard at Market Rasen but unbeaten over hurdles and open to further improvement.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/11 0%) Regent's Stroll		0.909091 10/11(0%)																															(6) Regent's Stroll 10/11, Useful bumper winner who changed hands for £660,000 before scoring impressively on his hurdling debut at Newbury in November. Advanced his form but still looked in need of the experience when fourth in the Challow there since. Remains a very good prospect. The one to beat. Only 4th when favourite in Gr1 Challow but that's unlikely to be the limit of his ability.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +38%) Julius Des Pictons		10 10/1(+38%)																															(4) Julius Des Pictons 10/1, French recruit who has advanced his form for his current handler, landing novice hurdles at Plumpton (2m4f) and Chepstow (2m) in December. One to consider in his hat-trick bid. Has won his last two; needs another step forward now up in grade but that's possible.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 -29%) Alexei		4.5 9/2(-29%)																															(1) Alexei 9/2, A fairly useful 4-time winner on the Flat in Germany and he has created an excellent impression in landing a pair of novice hurdles at Taunton this winter for his current yard. Takes a step up in class here but an interesting prospect. Easy wins on both hurdle runs; much tougher task today but yard has done well in this race.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -13%) Pony Soprano		18 18/1(-13%)																															(5) Pony Soprano 18/1, Made a winning start over hurdles here (2m2f) in October but failed to build on it when a well-held third in Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) 65 days ago. Back from a break now and remains with potential for top stable. Won here in October; soundly beaten since; retains potential but others are more obvious.
2	2 |PU| (2) (11/1 -83%) Dodger Long		11 11/1(-83%)																															(2) Dodger Long 11/1, Scored twice in the autumn at Warwick and Chepstow and took his form up another notch when 8¾ lengths third of 7 to Anzadam in Mullinan Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f) in November. This useful sort is not taken lightly returning from a break here. Third in 4yo Grade 3 at Fairyhouse in November and he might not be far away.

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Although Regent's Stroll was somewhat underwhelming when finishing fourth in the Challow Hurdle at Newbury in December, it would be foolish to write the six-year-old off. Paul Nicholls' inmate is sure to appreciate this drop into Listed company and he must enter calculations, but unbeaten hurdler ALEXEI is slightly more compelling. The Tai Chi gelding has been an emphatic winner on both outings at Taunton to date and he could land this before a possible crack at Grade 1 company at Cheltenham next month. Fingle Bridge may fare best of the remainder.

REGENT'S STROLL lost his unbeaten record when fourth in Newbury's Challow Hurdle last time but remains a young hurdler going places and is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of Joe Tizzard's unexposed Alexei who should ensure Paul Nicholls' 6-y-o doesn't have things all his own way. Dodger Long and Fingle Bridge appeal as the duo to fight it out for minor honours.

Regent's Stroll features highly in calculations but this could go to ALEXEI, whose stable has done well in this race.

14:30 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:40 Navan Conditions Hurdle 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +38%) Maxxum		4 4/1(+38%)																															(3) Maxxum 4/1, Smart hurdler. C&D winner. 9/1, shaped better than result when 9¾ lengths sixth of 9 to Rocky's Diamond in John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, soft) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Boasts high-class handicap form, well held by Thedevilscoachman on Gowran running.
2	6 2nd (6) (15/8 +17%) Thedevilscoachman		1.875 15/8(+17%)																															(6) Thedevilscoachman 15/8, Smart hurdler. Course winner. 28/1, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 9 to Rocky's Diamond in John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, soft) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Leading claims. Won this race in 2022, made a bright start to the season at Gowran, leading chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -33%) Farren Glory		8 8/1(-33%)																															(1) Farren Glory 8/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win in chase at Naas in November. 11/2, 11¾ lengths third of 4 to Lecky Watson in Grade 3 chase at Punchestown (19.4f, heavy) 28 days ago. Has to give weight away back hurdling but can still figure. Last season's Royal Bond winner, has been chasing, vulnerable with 9lb Grade 1 penalty.
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 -65%) Busselton		33 33/1(-65%)																															(2) Busselton 33/1, Fairly useful chaser. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (29.2f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Much better known as a chaser, has been running in cross-country races, limited appeal.
5th	4 5th (4) (3/1 +25%) Meet And Greet		3 3/1(+25%)																															(4) Meet And Greet 3/1, Useful hurdler. Won 5-runner minor event hurdle (9/1) at Limerick (20f, soft) 44 days ago. Second in this race in 2023, Limerick win at Christmas proves that he retains ability.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -167%) Minella Indo		12 12/1(-167%)																															(5) Minella Indo 12/1, Very smart chaser. Eight wins from 25 NH runs. 4/1, respectable 2¼ lengths second of 7 to French Dynamite in Gade 3 chase at Punchestown (23.2f, good) on reappearance in October. Might find this test a bit sharp back hurdling for the first time since 2019. 2021 Cheltenham Gold winner retains ability and enthusiasm, capable of a bold showing.
7	7 |PU| (7) (9/1 0%) Riviere D'etel		9 9/1(0%)																															(7) Riviere D'etel 9/1, Useful chaser. 4/1, fell in Grade 3 mares event at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 39 days ago won by Allegorie De Vassy. Switches from chase to hurdles. Better chaser than hurdler, two hurdles run this term short of the standard needed here.

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MINELLA INDO is certainly in the veteran category now but retains plenty of ability as evidenced by his third in the Grand National last April. The 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner made a pleasing return at Punchestown, and this looks a reasonable opportunity on his first run over hurdles since winning two Grade 1 races as a novice nearly six years ago. Thedevilscoachman ran a cracker on his reappearance when second to Rocky's Diamond in the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle over 3m at Gowran, with Maxxum over eight lengths behind in sixth. Noel Meade's charge is not the most consistent performer while Meet And Greet is preferred to Farren Glory, who faces a stiff task with a 9lb penalty on his return to hurdles.

THEDEVILSCOACHMAN is the one to beat if he can reproduce last month's Galmoy Hurdle form at Gowran. Maxxum was over 8 lengths behind the selection on that occasion but can get closer now and provide the chief threat ahead of stablemate Farren Glory.

Winner of this race in 2022, THEDEVILCOACHMAN (nap) looks poised to repeat that success after putting in a good late effort at Gowran.

14:40 Navan Conditions Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +33%) Donnacha		2 2/1(+33%)																															(3) Donnacha 2/1, Consistent over hurdles last season, winning 3 times, and getting the hang of things over fences now, off the mark in this sphere at Exeter on New Year's Day. Likeable sort who should go well again. Off the mark over fences at Exeter; up 4lb in a race that may take more winning.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 -13%) The Famous Five		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(4) The Famous Five 9/2, Dual winner over hurdles and confirmed promise of his chasing debut when winning 5-runner handicap at Newbury over Christmas. However, was never in the race having made a series of errors at Haydock 3 weeks ago so needs to bounce back. Newbury winner two runs back but ran no race last time; jumping remains an issue.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 +30%) Astronomic View		14 14/1(+30%)																															(6) Astronomic View 14/1, Fairly useful staying hurdler but mark suffered on the back of wide-margin success at Warwick back in the spring. Operating below best over hurdles before crashing out at the first on chase bow at Exeter last month. Enough to prove. 1lb above last winning hurdle mark but he didn't get very far on recent chase debut.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +42%) Heros De Romay		3.5 7/2(+42%)																															(5) Heros De Romay 7/2, A fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles who made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock on return. However, produced a laboured effort at Uttoxeter next time and headgear now applied. Still open to improvement in this discipline as he's lightly raced overall; tries a visor.
2	2 |PU| (2) (9/4 +0%) Hurricane Highway		2.25 9/4(+0%)																															(2) Hurricane Highway 9/4, Point winner/hurdles winner who was placed on his first 2 completed starts in this sphere. Made a decent return when second at Ffos Las last month but that form does look a bit flimsy. Winning hurdler; as good over fences despite being 0-5 and can improve for comeback run.

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Donnacha showed a likeable attitude when scoring over 2m3f at Exeter on New Years Day and, nudged up 4lb, he must be of renewed interest. That said, LARGY POET is preferred. Paul Nicholls' charge wasn't disgraced when fifth in a deeper race over an extended 3m at Wincanton most recently and, easing in trip with his sights lowered, he looks the one to side with off an unchanged mark. The Famous Five completes the shortlist.

DONNACHA had a subsequent winner back in third when off the mark in this sphere at Exeter last month and this likeable sort can defy a 4 lb rise. Largy Poet looks an interesting debutant over fences and may emerge as the biggest threat.

All six have chances. HURRICANE HIGHWAY ran well on his comeback and he's a winner waiting to happen off his current chase mark.

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +38%) Credo		5 5/1(+38%)																															(8) Credo 5/1, Just respectable efforts at best this season but she's on a winning mark and is tacking veterans company for the first time, so not taken lightly in a change of headgear. Respectable fourth behind younger, progressive rivals at Wincanton last time; a possible.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +20%) Gustavian		4 4/1(+20%)																															(7) Gustavian 4/1, Losing run is mounting up but he posted a very good close second at Aintree on Boxing Day. Got no further than the second at Sandown last week but claims if over that heavy fall. Poor chase strike-rate & fell last time, but previous close 2nd represents appealing form.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +0%) Dashel Drasher		4.5 9/2(+0%)																															(2) Dashel Drasher 9/2, Tough and likeable sort who has won some very good races over hurdles/fences over the years. First run over fences for almost 2 years when third in the 1965 Chase at Ascot and built on that when fourth in veterans event at Cheltenham. Return to further will suit and he's very much a player. Now 12 but creditable 4th at Cheltenham last time and this step back up in trip is a plus.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 -43%) Copperhead		5 5/1(-43%)																															(5) Copperhead 5/1, Is having an excellent season and recorded his fourth win of the campaign in veterans event (Series Final) at Market Rasen last month, keeping on gamely. Only 2 lb higher here so likely to make another bold bid. Won Veterans' Series Final last month and is up just 2lb; could play another leading role.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 +0%) Cloudy Glen		18 18/1(+0%)																															(3) Cloudy Glen 18/1, Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he proved when making a winning return in veterans event at Haydock in December. Below par next 2 starts, though, and others more solid. Has excellent reappearance record and won at Haydock in December, but 2 lesser runs since.
1	1 |PU| (1) (9/2 -29%) Does He Know		4.5 9/2(-29%)																															(1) Does He Know 9/2, Smart chaser who returned to form when landing the Grimthorpe in first-time headgear at Doncaster in the spring. Best effort since when fourth there 8 weeks ago and very much strikes as the type to do well in veterans company. Fourth in warm handicap at Doncaster latest and has solid claims in first veterans' chase.
4	4 |PU| (4) (10/1 +44%) Blackjack Magic		10 10/1(+44%)																															(4) Blackjack Magic 10/1, Returned with success in the Badger Beer at Wincanton last season though has plenty to prove now having shaped as if amiss both starts this term. Pulled up the last twice but on a competitive mark for his first veterans' chase.
6	6 |PU| (6) (12/1 -9%) Ask Me Early		12 12/1(-9%)																															(6) Ask Me Early 12/1, Won this race off same mark last year but has struggled since, including both starts this season. Same mark as for 9l win in this last year but hasn't shone on either run this season.

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A case can be made for a few of these so only a tentative vote goes to DASHEL DRASHER. Jeremy Scott's admirable campaigner found things happening too quickly for him over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham last time out and, eased 2lb, he gets the vote to return to winning ways back up in trip. Copperhead has found a new lease of life in this division of late and, nudged up 2lb for a recent Market Rasen success, he looks the main danger to the selection. Gustavian is respected most out of the remainder.

GUSTAVIAN is potentially well handicapped dropped into veteran company for the first time so should make a bold bid if over his heavy fall at Sandown last week. Copperhead is an obvious threat having won the Series Final at Market Rasen, with Dashel Drasher and Does He Know also considered.

10yos have won the last five runnings and this can go to the topweight DOES HE KNOW, who tackles his first veterans' chase.

15:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:12 Navan Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 -22%) Waittillitellyou		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Waittillitellyou 11/1, Course winner. 10/3, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy). Off 10 months. Won a division of this race in 2022 and has top conditional booked. Veteran who ran well in defeat last season; conditions in his favour but off 325 days.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/4 +45%) Coffeys Forge		2.75 11/4(+45%)																															(10) Coffeys Forge 11/4, First run since leaving Patrick Gerard Ryan when good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (20f, soft, 11/2) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Lightly raced for his age and early days with top yard. Point winner; back on track on yard debut and may have finished closer without errors.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 +30%) Comeonarchie		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(9) Comeonarchie 7/2, 3/1, again ran creditably when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22f, soft) 27 days ago. Not discounted. 2nd in 2 Punchestown runs either side of Christmas; in better form than most of these.
4	3 4th (3) (33/1 -32%) Nathan Wells		33 33/1(-32%)																															(3) Nathan Wells 33/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 44 days ago, mistake 4 out. Significantly up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Hard to fancy on recent efforts. Promising h'cap debut but lost his way since; new trip and blinkers need to spark revival.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -27%) Tell Nobody Nothin		7 7/1(-27%)																															(2) Tell Nobody Nothin 7/1, Promising sort. Sixth of 16 in novice chase (2/1) at Gowran (20f, good) on debut over fences 92 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Remains with potential back hurdling. Progressive over timber before low-key chase debut; new trip likely to suit; cheekpieces.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 +29%) Not My Problem		5 5/1(+29%)																															(5) Not My Problem 5/1, Placed in big-field contests 2 starts before pulling up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 39 days ago. In the mix if able to bounce back quickly. Good runs at Punchestown this winter; pulled up on softer ground either side of those runs.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +44%) Cooltubrid Eva		14 14/1(+44%)																															(6) Cooltubrid Eva 14/1, 25/1, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 23 days ago. Still looks too high in the weights. 2nd in maiden hurdle on debut; struggled since but minor signs of a revival last time.
8th	12 8th (12) (66/1 -32%) Kyle Valley		66 66/1(-32%)																															(12) Kyle Valley 66/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to fancy. Dual point winner; shown nothing under rules so far and pulled up in h'caps last twice.
8	8 |U| (8) (13/2 +28%) The Miracle Man		6.5 13/2(+28%)																															(8) The Miracle Man 13/2, Much improved after rejoining this yard when winning in hurdle at Sligo in October. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in novice chase at Cork (20f, soft) 23 days ago. Merits consideration if none the worse. Mixed bag in last 12 months but won when last seen over timber and new trip may suit.
7	7 |PU| (7) (16/1 -129%) Pointe A Pitre		16 16/1(-129%)																															(7) Pointe A Pitre 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Suprassed previous efforts when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 50/1) 24 days ago, well positioned. Now has to back that up sent handicapping. Showed little prior to maiden hurdle 5th latest; up in trip for h'cap debut; workable mark.
4	4 |PU| (4) (22/1 -57%) Wrecking Ball Paul		22 22/1(-57%)																															(4) Wrecking Ball Paul 22/1, 5/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle outing but not fully discounted if back to best. Well below best on Flat of late and finished tailed off when last seen over timber.
11	11 |PU| (11) (50/1 -25%) Famous Sonnet		50 50/1(-25%)																															(11) Famous Sonnet 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, creditable sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Difficult ask. Has shown very little at huge prices in maiden hurdles since joining this yard.

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Point-to-point winner COFFEYS FORGE appeals in this weak contest. He ran a fine race to finish third on his first start for Gordon Elliott at Clonmel last month and he may appreciate this step up in trip. Ultimately disappointing since finishing third on debut, Elliott also saddles Nathan Wells who is tried in blinkers for the first time. Cheekpieces are deployed on Tell Nobody Nothin, who reverts to hurdles after a below-par effort at Gowran in November. Out of Bonny Kate, a Grade 2 winner over fences, the Noel Meade-trained five-year-old should be able to make his presence felt. Second on recent starts at Punchestown, Comeonarchie is sure to have plenty of supporters, while handicap debutant Pointe A Pitre and Ross O'Sullivan's Not My Problem are other leading hopes.

COFFEYS FORGE ran well on his debut for Gordon Elliott last month and it's not inconceivable that he'll do better still now with a top trainer. Tiernan Power Roche is an eye-catching booking aboard the returning Waittillitellyou, who won a division of this contest last year, whilst Tell Nobody Nothin remains with potential making the quick switch back to hurdling.

This might be a good opportunity for THE MIRACLE MAN who made a winning start for this yard and will appreciate the return to hurdles

15:12 Navan Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/4 +39%) The Midwife		2.75 11/4(+39%)																															(7) The Midwife 11/4, Opened hurdles account at Market Rasen a year ago and back to form this winter, good third on chase bow over C&D 12 days ago, albeit no match for the winner. Respected. Second on chase debut over C&D; aided by another low weight, should have a part to play.
2	5 2nd (5) (17/2 +15%) Innisfree Lass		8.5 17/2(+15%)																															(5) Innisfree Lass 17/2, Improved upped in trip/with cheekpieces fitted when running out a wide-margin winner of 2 handicap hurdles at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) during second half of last term. Hasn't kicked on switched to fences this season, however, running poorly 3 weeks ago. Has run two good races over fences but Warwick last time wasn't one of them.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +14%) Itsnoteasy		12 12/1(+14%)																															(3) Itsnoteasy 12/1, £100,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who got off the mark over hurdles in maiden at Uttoxeter last winter. Failed to kick on after, however, and made an unpromising start over fences at Uttoxeter on New Year's Day. Maiden hurdle winner but disappointing since, latterly on his chase debut.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 -110%) Phantom Getaway		7 7/1(-110%)																															(2) Phantom Getaway 7/1, Winning Irish pointer/hurdler. No show in 3 starts over fences last season. However, fared much better (had a breathing operation and tongue tied) when placed 2 of his 3 starts this term so warrants respect. Ran one of his better races from the front over this far at Newbury last month.
4	4 |F| (4) (10/3 -11%) Chatshow Tv		3.333333 10/3(-11%)																															(4) Chatshow Tv 10/3, Belatedly built on his earlier promise in a first-time hood after 7 months off when second at Chepstow in October. Encouraging third switched to fences at Warwick 3 weeks ago and likely to build on that. Beaten about 10l on chase debut but ran well and the effort can be upgraded.
1	1 |PU| (1) (5/1 -25%) House Of Stories		5 5/1(-25%)																															(1) House Of Stories 5/1, Point winner who was off 2½ years prior to last season, building on his hurdling debut effort to win a maiden here a year ago. However, pulled up in an Exeter handicap (23.1f, heavy) the following month and off again since ahead of this chase bow. Long absences in his career and back from another; ability respected; chase debut.
6	6 |PU| (6) (13/2 +35%) Ottoline		6.5 13/2(+35%)																															(6) Ottoline 13/2, A fair winning hurdler last season and showed a bit more than previously over fences stepping up in trip when third at Haydock 6 weeks ago. More needed again. Shaped better back over fences at Haydock but not many completed; others preferred.

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THE MIDWIFE kept on well from the rear when finishing second over C&D last month and, nudged up 1lb, she looks capable of going one place better in this company. The largely consistent Chatshow Tv arrives on the back of a couple of solid placed efforts and he should go well once more, while Phantom Getaway arrives on the same mark as when third over 2m7f at Newbury last time.

CHATSHOW TV offered plenty to work on sent chasing after 12 weeks off when third at Warwick and makes the most appeal. Phantom Getaway is feared most ahead of The Midwife.

There's no hood this time but CHATSHOW TV might be growing up and there was a lot to like about his chase debut at Warwick.

15:20 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:33 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 +0%) Catch Him Derry		10 10/1(+0%)																															(9) Catch Him Derry 10/1, Won 3 of his first 4 handicaps, including hard held on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October. Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock ion November but shaped as if back in form when sixth to Strackan at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Won three of first four handicaps, but something to prove all of a sudden after last two.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +29%) Hititi		10 10/1(+29%)																															(1) Hititi 10/1, Course winner. Developed into useful hurdler last season and has matched that level when runner-up twice back over fences this winter, including here. Beaten quickly when a below-form sixth at Windsor last month and now reverts to hurdles. 2nd in this last year and in 3m chase here on penultimate start; form dipped last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 +39%) Jeriko Du Reponet		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(3) Jeriko Du Reponet 10/3, Point winner who also landed first 3 starts over hurdles last season, including a Grade 2. Played up beforehand when running no sort of race on Sandown chase return but shaped okay back hurdling at Newbury since. Remains unexposed but the much longer trip is an unknown (all Rules starts around 2m). The former high hopes for him are not yet forgotten but he is raised 7f in trip.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -57%) Lossiemouth		22 22/1(-57%)																															(4) Lossiemouth 22/1, Three-time hurdle winner for Tom Lacey at the end of 2021 and showed he retains plenty of ability when fourth of 11 in 3m Newbury handicap on return from a near 3-year absence in November. Travelled well long way when 50-1 fourth at Newbury (up to 3m, soft) after 1066 days off.
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 -45%) Strackan		8 8/1(-45%)																															(10) Strackan 8/1, Has returned an improved performer, completing a hat-trick on soft/heavy when seeing off 8 rivals at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Was well positioned the way that race unfolded so will need more again off 6 lb higher. On four-timer; kept finding more at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on latest start; major interest.
6th	12 6th (12) (15/2 +53%) Mayhem Mya		7.5 15/2(+53%)																															(12) Mayhem Mya 15/2, Landed an 18.5f course handicap hurdle in December and backed that up when a good second over fences at Windsor (2½m) last month. Stamina a concern racing beyond 2½m for the first time. Proved herself at 2m4f last time; this trip is new but she has a stout pedigree.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +13%) Excello		14 14/1(+13%)																															(7) Excello 14/1, French import who showed useful form when winning a 21f Ascot graduation chase last winter. Placed in 3 novices back hurdling this winter but his handicap mark looks tough on those exploits. Work to do on most form; three novice hurdles this season and the latest was over 3m.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 -8%) Phantomofthepoints		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(5) Phantomofthepoints 13/2, Shaping up well in staying handicaps this season, winning at Wincanton (3m, soft) last month, pleasingly showing no sign of the waywardness which had proved costly at Chepstow over Christmas. There could be even more to come. Upped to about 3m this season and has done well; up another 4lb but should be thereabouts.
9th	8 9th (8) (6/1 +0%) Keable		6 6/1(+0%)																															(8) Keable 6/1, Very lightly raced for his age and going the right way, winning over 21.5f here on New Year's Day and following up over 3m at Newbury a fortnight later, both under Callum Pritchard. Raised another 8 lb but further progress can't be discounted. 16l win here (near 2m6f); kept on relentlessly to follow up at Newbury (3m, again soft).
10th	2 10th (2) (9/1 -29%) Push The Button		9 9/1(-29%)																															(2) Push The Button 9/1, Bumper winner. Went 2-3 in novice hurdles last season and has improved again in handicaps this time round, bouncing back quickly from a poor run at Haydock when narrowly denied at Windsor (3m good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 3 weeks ago. Raised 4 lb but still much respected. Went close from the front at Windsor (3m, soft) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -122%) Mofasa		40 40/1(-122%)																															(11) Mofasa 40/1, Has lost his way over fences (pulled up last 3 starts) so needs a return to hurdles to spark a revival. Pulled up on final start last season and on both this term; back from chasing.
12th	6 12th (6) (18/1 -125%) Harsh		18 18/1(-125%)																															(6) Harsh 18/1, Creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (2½m, good) 42 days ago. Tackles around 3m for the first time now. Top Irish stable's runners always merit respect. Needs better but he ran well at 2m4f on last two starts and shaped as if he'd stay further.

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The upwardly mobile STRACKAN brought up a hat-trick in ready fashion over 3m at Cheltenham last month and, upped 6lb, this improving type gets the nod to make it four wins on the spin. Fellow last-time-out winner Keable did it well over 3m at Newbury recently and he must be of renewed interest despite an 8lb rise, while Push The Button is also one for the shortlist.

PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS could easily have more to come and is taken to follow up last month's Wincanton success, perhaps at the main expense of Push The Button who ran a cracker in a competitive event at Windsor recently. The thriving Keable is a must for the shortlist, while Jeriko du Reponet could have a big say if his stamina holds up markedly in trip.

Jeriko Du Reponet is eyecatching but the proven stamina of STRACKAN (nap) and Push The Button is preferred.

15:33 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Navan Maiden Chase 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1/2 +13%) Better Days Ahead		0.5 1/2(+13%)																															(3) Better Days Ahead 1/2, Promising type. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 10/11, head second of 4 to Croke Park in Fort Leney Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 45 days ago, just failing. May well do better again and big shout. Martin Pipe winner, went close against the smart Croke Park last time, sets the standard.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -18%) Stellar Story		6.5 13/2(-18%)																															(1) Stellar Story 13/2, Smart hurdler. Smart winner at 24f over hurdles. 11/4, well-beaten last of 4 to Croke Park in Fort Leney Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Albert Bartlett winner, tailed off in Leopardstown race when Better Days Ahead was second.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Three Card Brag		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(5) Three Card Brag 7/2, Smart chaser. Didn't need to be at best when winning 11-runner novice chase at this course (24f, soft, 3/1) 22 days ago, driven out. Needs considering. Smart second-season novice, C&D winner last month, Better Days Ahead appears superior.
4	2 4th (2) (300/1 -20%) Arctic Skua		300 300/1(-20%)																															(2) Arctic Skua 300/1, Winning pointer but little promise in chases (way out of depth last time). Well exposed point-to-pointer, lost touch from halfway in Grade 1 event at Leopardstown.
4	4 |U| (4) (10/1 +9%) Chosen Witness		10 10/1(+9%)																															(4) Chosen Witness 10/1, Useful hurdler. Third of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft, 16/1) 39 days ago. Useful hurdler, can win races over fences, not a likely threat to the Elliott trio here.

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Gordon Elliott saddles three of the five and it'll come as a surprise if one of them doesn't prevail. Beaten by just a head when last seen in Grade 1 company, Better Days Ahead is understandably the choice of Sam Ewing. While 6lb inferior to his aforementioned rival on official ratings, THREE CARD BRAG is the selection. A real stayer, he deservedly made the breakthrough over fences last month and is taken to follow up now. The winner of the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last year, Stellar Story is the other Elliott representative. As a Grade 2 winner over fences, he carries a 5lb penalty and is on a retrieval mission after disappointing when last seen at Leopardstown.

BETTER DAYS AHEAD only just failed in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown last time and is fancied to make amends. His stablemate Three Card Brag is a likeable sort and is feared most.

Gordon Elliott's trio can dominate. BETTER DAYS AHEAD went close in a Grade 1 at Christmas and gets the vote over Three Card Brag

15:45 Navan Maiden Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:55 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (16/1 +60%) Richardson		16 16/1(+60%)																															(15) Richardson 16/1, It's now 16 runs since his last win in 2020. Off 9 months since a below-form fifth in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f) so others appeal more. Handles slow ground well but has modest strike-rate and has been off since last spring.
2	7 2nd (7) (22/1 -57%) Bobalot		22 22/1(-57%)																															(7) Bobalot 22/1, Course winner but he came in last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f) in June on his final run for Ben Clarke. Needs to hit the ground running on his yard bow. Out of form when last seen last spring; now with new stable.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 -17%) Coconut Twist		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(6) Coconut Twist 7/2, Landed a gamble back hurdling in 15-runner handicap at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago, finding extra. Merits consideration despite a 6 lb weights rise. Better known as a chaser now but battled well to win off his lower hurdle mark last month.
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 +65%) Decorated		7 7/1(+65%)																															(1) Decorated 7/1, Disappointed over hurdles last season and well held in a trio of runs sent chasing this term. Handily weighted though if this switch back to the smaller obstacles sparks a resurgence. Chasing has not gone to plan this season but he reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +43%) Babatunde		4 4/1(+43%)																															(4) Babatunde 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who advanced his form when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. One to consider back in trip. Travelled strongly for a long way when third on handicap debut; drops back from 3m today.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +0%) Wonderweasle		4 4/1(+0%)																															(9) Wonderweasle 4/1, Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 51 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ought to be in the shake-up. Opened account at Ffos Las last March and has remained in good form since; in the mix.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -25%) L'empire Vert		50 50/1(-25%)																															(2) L'empire Vert 50/1, A fair maiden hurdler in France but pulled up on yard debut in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 53 days ago. Something to prove quickly reverted to this sphere. Ex-French maiden who was pulled up in a handicap chase on British debut in December.
8th	13 8th (13) (3/1 +45%) Jukebox Joker		3 3/1(+45%)																															(13) Jukebox Joker 3/1, Lightly-raced hurdler took a step forward when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 29 days ago. Interesting off an unchanged mark with that form working out well. 0-5 over hurdles but kept on well at Ffos Las last month and may still have potential.
12	12 |PU| (12) (20/1 -25%) Largy Valley		20 20/1(-25%)																															(12) Largy Valley 20/1, Won Ayr bumper for Stuart Crawford in 2022. Little show since, though, over hurdles and on chasing bow at Catterick (had wind op) in December. Pulled up on chase/handicap debut and now back hurdling; remains very unexposed.
14	14 |PU| (14) (28/1 +58%) Hi Riko		28 28/1(+58%)																															(14) Hi Riko 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs and he came in a well-beaten twelfth in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago. Others are preferred. Shaped well on stable debut in November but two lesser efforts have followed.
10	10 |PU| (10) (33/1 -106%) Nobody Told Me		33 33/1(-106%)																															(10) Nobody Told Me 33/1, Fair Flat winner for Jedd O'Keeffe who has displayed some promise over hurdles for his current yard, fourth in 2m2f Stratford handicap in May. Not ruled out on his return. Just a respectable fourth on handicap hurdle debut last May and has not raced again since.
3	3 |PU| (3) (66/1 -164%) Sonic Gold		66 66/1(-164%)																															(3) Sonic Gold 66/1, Runner-up sole start in points. Off 22 months but showed his first form over hurdles when fifth of 12 in novice (150/1) at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Made some encouraging late headway in final qualifying race; makes handicap debut today.

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Exeter scorer Coconut Twist and the runner-up drew 11 lengths clear of the third last month and another bold showing is forecast from the seven-year-old. However, a 6lb rise does demand more from Daisy Hitchins' gelding and it could be worth chancing the unexposed BABATUNDE. The son of Kalanisi caught the eye with how he travelled on his third-placed handicap bow over 3m at Taunton 22 days ago and today's drop in distance could see him opening his account. Wonderweasle is also noted.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and this could go the way of Evan Williams' JUKEBOX JOKER who can race off the same mark as when a very good Ffos Las fourth (form been franked) last time out and remains with few miles on the clock. The consistent Wonderweasle seems sure to be on the premises and is next on the list, with Exeter-scorer Coconut Twist and the leniently-treated Decorated worthy of consideration too. Handicap debutant Sonic Gold completes the shortlist.

Today's drop back in trip can suit BABATUNDE, who travelled strongly for a long way before fading into third over 3m last month.

15:55 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:08 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +23%) Sherborne		5 5/1(+23%)																															(2) Sherborne 5/1, Off the mark over fences in the mud at Wincanton last winter. Returned with creditable runner-up efforts over C&D and at Newton Abbot (21f) in October and shaped like a non stayer when a well-held fourth back at Wincanton last time. Respected back down in trip. Twice went close over 2m3f/2m5f in October and failed to stay the 3m1f trip last time.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/2 +63%) Bonza Boy		7.5 15/2(+63%)																															(5) Bonza Boy 15/2, The first of 2 wins in the mud last spring came over C&D but he hasn't fired in 2 comeback runs this winter. Best watched until showing more. Won two in a row last spring (including C&D) but has struggled this season.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +14%) Haas Boy		6 6/1(+14%)																															(7) Haas Boy 6/1, Failed to meet market expectations several times last season for Charlie Longsdon and similar story both starts for this yard this term. Expensive to follow. On a handy mark on the pick of his hurdles form but well beaten on both chase starts.
4	10 4th (10) (17/2 -31%) Valirann Gold		8.5 17/2(-31%)																															(10) Valirann Gold 17/2, Modest chaser who recorded his best effort this season when 1¾ lengths second over 17.5f here (heavy) 27 days ago, though was possibly flattered from 8 lb out of the handicap. More will be needed to go one better this time. Frequently placed; runner-up here last month and could again be thereabouts.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 -80%) Flash Gorcombe		6 6/1(-80%)																															(1) Flash Gorcombe 6/1, Fourth chase win of his career when wide-margin winner over C&D (heavy) 6 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop him with yard remaining in good in form. Easily made all over C&D last month; up 9lb and it was a small field but form reads well.
6th	11 6th (11) (9/1 +18%) Tribesmans Glory		9 9/1(+18%)																															(11) Tribesmans Glory 9/1, Ended losing run with a narrow success at Warwick in May and resumed with a good second at Taunton in November. Shaped as if still in good form back at a trip that seemed to stretch him there since so not taken lightly. Good runs over 2m4f/2m2f prior to not seeing out 2m7f at Taunton three weeks ago.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 +13%) Time To Bite		14 14/1(+13%)																															(9) Time To Bite 14/1, Got back on the up when making all at Newton Abbot in May and continued in good heart when runner-up at Fakenham 13 days later. However, he hasn't fully fired in 3 starts since returning from a break in October so needs to bounce back. C&D winner; in good form last May/June but not at same level towards end of last year.
6	6 |PU| (6) (10/3 +5%) Looking For Larry		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(6) Looking For Larry 10/3, Second course handicap hurdle success when seeing off 10 rivals over 21.5f here on New Year's Day under this rider. A 7 lb rise looks manageable if taking to fences at the first attempt (point winner). Two hurdle wins here and this point winner is open to further improvement on chase debut.
8	8 |PU| (8) (12/1 -60%) Fire Dancer		12 12/1(-60%)																															(8) Fire Dancer 12/1, Made a winning start for this yard on the back of a lengthy absence at Ludlow in January 2023. Proved inconsistent since but has been given a chance by the handicapper and can't be ruled out in first-time headgear. Needs to raise his game but is on a reduced mark and cheekpieces could give him a boost.

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It was hard not to be impressed by FLASH GORCOMBE's 16-length success over track and trip on New Year's Day. Robert Walford's eight-year-old is only 9lb higher for that triumph and can complete a double. Looking For Larry also struck in easy style over the smaller obstacles on the same card that day and provided he can transfer that form to fences, he could have a say. Valirann Gold is another to keep an eye on after his second here last month.

FLASH GORCOMBE has a terrific strike rate (successful 6 out of last 13 starts over fences) and should have more wins in him judged by his wide-margin success over C&D on New Year's Day. Looking For Larry landed a gamble over hurdles on the same card and this point winner is an interesting chase debutant, while Tribesmans Glory and Sherborne should both benefit from this shorter distance.

Topweight FLASH GORCOMBE bolted up over C&D on New Year's Day and can defy a 9lb rise to follow up.

16:08 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Navan Handicap Chase 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (14/1 0%) Gringo D'aubrelle		14 14/1(0%)																															(4) Gringo D'aubrelle 14/1, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy, 11/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Encouraging novice hurdle campaign but missed 3 years and not shown enough since.
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Verdant Place		4 4/1(+0%)																															(3) Verdant Place 4/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.9f, soft, 3/1) 29 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Merits consideration. Beat Salmanino here before running well when 3rd in novice since; ground the big question.
2	13 2nd (13) (6/1 +33%) Low Style		6 6/1(+33%)																															(13) Low Style 6/1, Highly promising type. Fair winner at 15f over hurdles. Third of 11 in novice chase (20/1) at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap chase debut. Should do much better. Just 3 runs in 2 years and only a very distant 3rd in beginners' latest; needs a lot more.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 +6%) Prince Palace		8.5 17/2(+6%)																															(6) Prince Palace 17/2, Fell in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, good to soft, 6/1) 19 days ago. 0-12 and fell early last time; hadn't shaped like his turn was near previously.
4	9 4th (9) (25/1 0%) Harvey's Quay		25 25/1(0%)																															(9) Harvey's Quay 25/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Fairyhouse (26f, soft) 15 days ago, weakening when pulled up before last. Has failed to complete last 3; on last winning mark and ground fine but others preferred.
5th	1 5th (1) (40/1 -60%) Street Value		40 40/1(-60%)																															(1) Street Value 40/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap chase at Cork (20f, soft, 16/1) 23 days ago. Shown nothing in 3 starts this term and was in poor form at the back end of last season.
6th	11 6th (11) (5/1 +50%) Rusheen		5 5/1(+50%)																															(11) Rusheen 5/1, Bit below form eighth of 19 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, soft, 9/2) 15 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Encouraging return before Limerick 2nd in Dec' but didn't jump well when tailed off since.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/2 +40%) Whateys Quest		4.5 9/2(+40%)																															(7) Whateys Quest 9/2, Latest win in chase at Limerick in December. Hampered and unseated rider in handicap chase (7/1) at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Appreciated step back up in trip to win over Christmas; badly hampered by faller since.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +20%) Clonmeen		16 16/1(+20%)																															(5) Clonmeen 16/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, good to soft, 16/1) 19 days ago. Hasn't shown a lot this term but hasn't had his ground and he's back on last winning mark.
9th	10 9th (10) (17/2 +15%) Silver King		8.5 17/2(+15%)																															(10) Silver King 17/2, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, good to soft, 15/2) 19 days ago. 2nd to The Other Mozzie at Naas but that was over 2m and not as good over 3m since.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 -32%) Malton Groove		33 33/1(-32%)																															(14) Malton Groove 33/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 25/1, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, soft) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others more persuasive. 0-16; beaten a long way out on return and return to further may not suit./.
11th	8 11th (8) (15/2 +25%) Wine An Dine		7.5 15/2(+25%)																															(8) Wine An Dine 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, respectable fifth of 19 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, soft) 15 days ago. Came on from return with narrow defeat but not as good over 3m2f latest; stiff mark.
2	2 |PU| (2) (17/2 -70%) Salmanino		8.5 17/2(-70%)																															(2) Salmanino 17/2, Still in the mix when falling 4 out in handicap chase at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy, 9/2) 28 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Failed to complete in 3 of last 4 but went close over C&D on penultimate outing.
12	12 |PU| (12) (25/1 +0%) Weihnachts		25 25/1(+0%)																															(12) Weihnachts 25/1, 12/1, fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, soft) 44 days ago. 4th chase success at Down Royal last season and likely to have needed return; interesting.

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Out of action for well over two years, GRINGO D'AUBRELLE hasn't shown a whole lot since his November return. Bought for 270,000 euro after winning a point-to-point on debut, he held his own over flights, finishing third at the highest level in the Challow Hurdle of 2021. Off an initial mark of 116, he finished fourth of eight on his handicap debut over fences at Fairyhouse last month and fitted with cheekpieces for the first time now, it'll be interesting to see how he fares. A fast finishing second at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start, Elliott saddles another leading contender in the shape of Wine An Dine. First and second over the course and distance last month, Verdant Place and Salmanino are both likely to have plenty of supporters, while Limerick winner Whateys Quest is another for the shortlist.

LOW STYLE showed more than previously in this sphere upped in trip when third at Punchestown 4 weeks ago and could be one to keep an eye on back in handicap company. Salmanino and Verdant Place head the dangers.

This can go the way of SALMANINO who went close over C&D behind Verdant Place and can reverse form on this sort of ground

16:20 Navan Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (33/1 -50%) Lightonthewing		33 33/1(-50%)																															(10) Lightonthewing 33/1, Won over fences at Newton Abbot in May but is struggling badly for form this winter and is easy to pass over back hurdling. Three chase wins (3m-3m2f) last spring; thrown in on that form but no sign of it lately.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/2 +61%) River Voyage		3.5 7/2(+61%)																															(9) River Voyage 7/2, Irish point winner but has yet to better modest form in hurdles/chases, looking hard work in first-time blinkers over fences at Ffos Las when last seen in November. Now reverts to hurdling with the headgear off. No less than 11l adrift in his seven races under rules; bits of form give him a squeak.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 -100%) Pipers Cross		4.5 9/2(-100%)																															(3) Pipers Cross 9/2, Dual winner around 3m in the spring for Robbie Llewellyn. Posted another creditable effort under this claimer when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 27 days ago and he merits consideration again. C&D winner; consistent sort who was third under Cameron Johnstone-Baker on last two starts.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 -13%) I'm A Starman		9 9/1(-13%)																															(1) I'm A Starman 9/1, Not quite as reliable as he once was now well into the veteran stage of his career and failed to build on his comeback run when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Nevertheless, he's been given a chance by the handicapper and blinkers are back on. Won at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last January and March; considered in this weak race.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/8 +46%) Pride Of Paris		1.875 15/8(+46%)																															(4) Pride Of Paris 15/8, Improved to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell last January. Failed to complete on both outings later in the spring (including on chase debut) but makes eye-catching switch to new yard after 9 months off. 2m6f winner; could still have more to offer for new yard; one to check for market support.
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 +20%) Thirtyfour Thirty		20 20/1(+20%)																															(2) Thirtyfour Thirty 20/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who was runner-up twice off higher marks during the spring but recent efforts have given no cause for positivity and he'll need a signification rejuvenation on the back of a stable switch. Out of form for Anthony Charlton lately; headgear removed on this debut for new stable.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +14%) Livy's Lad		12 12/1(+14%)																															(12) Livy's Lad 12/1, Fourth of 6 sole start in point bumpers and is yet to offer much in novice/maiden hurdles. Has a decent pedigree to call upon though, and could do better now handicapping. First whiff of ability last time and the market can guide on this handicap debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (15/2 +53%) Chauffeur Driven		7.5 15/2(+53%)																															(8) Chauffeur Driven 15/2, Passed some tired rivals late on the make the podium at Exeter on New Year's Day and ran to just a similar level when seventh of 15 there (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago. Others preferred. 0-10 under rules; handicaps unconvincing; staying trip may be worth this fourth attempt.
9th	13 9th (13) (20/1 +9%) William Philo		20 20/1(+9%)																															(13) William Philo 20/1, Posted his best effort for current yard when resuming from 11-month absence with excellent second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Exeter on New Year's Day. Possibly found race coming too soon when down the field there 12 days later and he's not fully discounted. Second on reappearance; heavy defeat 12 days later but this longer trip should help.
10th	5 10th (5) (16/1 -60%) Sporty Jim		16 16/1(-60%)																															(5) Sporty Jim 16/1, Winless since 2022 but his third at Warwick in November was encouraging and he hasn't found things going his way either start, a bad mistake 4 out ending all chance back at that track last month. Place claims. Third at Warwick (3m1f) in November but took backward steps on both starts since.
6	6 |PU| (6) (28/1 +30%) To Be Sure		28 28/1(+30%)																															(6) To Be Sure 28/1, Back to form from out of the blue when taking advantage of a reduced mark in a Ffos Las handicap chase (3m, soft) in April 2023. Lightly raced and little to shout about since. After a year off, no sign of turning things around in his two starts this winter.
15	15 |PU| (15) (33/1 0%) Bellamy's Grey		33 33/1(0%)																															(15) Bellamy's Grey 33/1, It's now over 3 years since this veteran's sole career success and he produced a moody display on return at Wincanton last week. Hard to fancy. This is second run since layoff and he stepped up dramatically on second run last winter.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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Winners from the Harry Derham yard have started to flow of late and stable debutant PRIDE OF PARIS could be rejuvenated by a change of scenery. The seven-year-old is only 3lb higher than his sole victory at Fontwell in January last year and he could be ready to put his subsequent woes behind him. The biggest threat may emerge from Pipers Cross, who arrives on the back of a solid third at Exeter, while River Voyage might prove more competitive on this switch to timber.

PRIDE OF PARIS ended his time with Victor Dartnall on a low-key note but remains unexposed in handicaps and a chance is taken he'll be back to his best having joined the Harry Derham yard. Pipers Cross arrives after a pair of sound efforts in defeat and should be involved again, whilst veteran I'm A Starman has slipped to a good mark and would have a chance if getting back to the level of his return.

Pride Of Paris is one to note, while William Philo and I'm A Starman are considered, but PIPERS CROSS looks the most solid.

16:30 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:43 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 2) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 +0%) Kripticjim		7.5 15/2(+0%)																															(6) Kripticjim 15/2, Every chance when falling 2 out in an Irish point and has showed promise on both bumper starts, latterly going down only narrowly over C&D. This looks quite a strong race, though, so he'll likely require improvement to go one better. Went close over C&D on New Year's Day and could again be in the shake-up.
2	1 2nd (1) (17/2 +23%) Catchintsavo		8.5 17/2(+23%)																															(1) Catchintsavo 17/2, £90,000 buy after finishing runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 1). Respected for a yard with a strong bumper record. Point runner-up whose new trainer is operating at a 26% strike-rate in bumpers this season.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -100%) Kocktail Bleu		3 3/1(-100%)																															(4) Kocktail Bleu 3/1, Placed only from 4 starts in points but made a good start to his Rules career when second of 10 in bumper at Windsor (good to soft) 21 days ago. Best of those with bumper experience. Highly creditable second on bumper debut in warm race at Windsor; leading claims.
4	7 4th (7) (16/5 +77%) Only Way Is Up		3.2 16/5(+77%)																															(7) Only Way Is Up 16/5, Third sole start in Irish points last April. Joined a leading yard for his Rules career and would very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Third in a point and has joined a top trainer for his rules career; not ruled out.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +36%) Jeriko Place		16 16/1(+36%)																															(3) Jeriko Place 16/1, 9/2, held back by inexperience eighth of 12 in bumper at Warwick on NH debut 59 days ago. Could prove a different proposition now. Only eighth on debut but very early days for 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/4 -46%) Korkoran		1.75 7/4(-46%)																															(5) Korkoran 7/4, Cost £240,000 after winning sole start in Irish points last February. The stable had one with a similar profile win easily at Wetherby recently. Market confidence likely significant. Point winner who was subsequently acquired for £240,000; could have a big say.
7th	2 7th (2) (125/1 +50%) Ilostasock		125 125/1(+50%)																															(2) Ilostasock 125/1, 80/1 and hooded, last of 9 in bumper at Chepstow on NH debut in October. Had wind surgery since. Likely outsider. Tailed off at 80-1 on debut at Chepstow in October, with wind operations either side.
8th	8 8th (8) (400/1 -60%) She That Shares		400 400/1(-60%)																															(8) She That Shares 400/1, 300/1 when tailed off on Wincanton debut last month. Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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Kripticjim improved on his debut fourth to be beaten a neck into second over C&D on New Year's Day and holds an obvious chance. However, the 240,000-pound purchase KORKORAN might be the way to go. The son of No Risk At All justified favouritism on his sole point-to-point start and could make an instant impression for the Harry Derham team. Any market confidence behind Catchintsavo on his Rules debut would be interesting.

Expensive Irish point recruit KORKORAN gets the nod to make a winning start to his Rules career for in-form Harry Derham, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting speak in his favour given that the stable had an easy first-time-out bumper winner at Wetherby last weekend. Kocktail Bleu ran to a decent level when runner-up at Windsor and looks sure to go well again, while Catchintsavo and Only Way Is Up are other interesting newcomers to the bumper ranks.

Preference is for KOCKTAIL BLEU, who was second in a warm bumper at Windsor three weeks ago on his rules debut.

16:43 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 2) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:55 Navan NH Flat Race 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +10%) Copacabana		2.25 9/4(+10%)																															(4) Copacabana 9/4, £52,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, modest maiden hurdler (stayed 21f), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2m winner) Falcon Island. Much respected newcomer from the Willie Mullins yard. Blue Bresil gelding; £52,000 3yo; dam half-sister to Falcon Island; warrants respect.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +33%) Burrows Drive		4 4/1(+33%)																															(3) Burrows Drive 4/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, third of 17 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Outran odds of 28-1 on debut in Punchestown Festival bumper behind two subsequent winners.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 -63%) Coyote Spirit		6.5 13/2(-63%)																															(5) Coyote Spirit 13/2, Has made a good start in bumpers, chasing home a promising one of Gordon Elliott's here in December. Has since switched to the Elliott yard and is almost certainly capable of better again. Chased home DRF bumper 3rd He Can't Dance on debut and can come on from the seasonal debut.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -50%) Frankie John		12 12/1(-50%)																															(6) Frankie John 12/1, Cost £275,000 after winning a point in November. It'll be very interesting to see what the betting makes of this one. Won Boulta point; £275,000 sale; pedigree points to him wanting further; check market.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -100%) Polepatrick		50 50/1(-100%)																															(9) Polepatrick 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Promising second on Down Royal debut last May but went backwards from that when eighth of 14 in bumper there 8 months later, pulling hard. Beaten fav when 2nd in Down Royal bumper on debut; not as good next time.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/2 +55%) Returning Officer		4.5 9/2(+55%)																															(10) Returning Officer 9/2, €100,000 No Risk At All gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chase winner in France Shekidame. Interesting to see how he compares in the market to stablemate Coyote Spirit. No Risk At All gelding; brother to French 2m1f-2m2f hurdle/chase winner; check market.
7th	1 7th (1) (17/2 +58%) A Boy The Kid		8.5 17/2(+58%)																															(1) A Boy The Kid 17/2, 8/1, fifth of 10 in bumper at Windsor (16f, good to soft, 8/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Open to improvement. Only 8s for Windsor debut when fifth of 10; pedigree suggests he may want a bit further.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 +20%) Mount Mason		16 16/1(+20%)																															(7) Mount Mason 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fourth of 8 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Point winner; 2nd in Exeter bumper and left low-key yard debut behind with C&D 4th since.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 -100%) Noticebox		12 12/1(-100%)																															(8) Noticebox 12/1, Clear second and still every chance when fell last sole start in points last March. Sold for £80,000 since. Needs monitoring in the betting. Was in the process of running big race in a point that's worked out; £80,000 sale since.
10th	2 10th (2) (28/1 +30%) Bop Wont Stop		28 28/1(+30%)																															(2) Bop Wont Stop 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Fair form when third of 11 in maiden hurdle (33/1) at Cork (16.9f, soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Left point form behind with maiden hurdle 3rd and will be in the mix with step forward.
11th	12 11th (12) (400/1 -60%) Ginny Weasley		400 400/1(-60%)																															(12) Ginny Weasley 400/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in bumper (250/1) at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Shown nothing in a point and two bumpers so far.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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A 125,000-euro purchase at the Tattersalls Derby Sale, BURROWS DRIVE finished third on debut at Punchestown in April of last year, just a neck behind Colcannon. That form reads very well now, with the latter successful in a Grade 2 at the Dublin Racing Festival last weekend. A half-brother to four winners, the bay selection should give a good account of himself in what looks an open affair. Saddling both Coyote Spirit and newcomer Returning Officer, Gordon Elliott again appears to have strong claims. Previously trained by Finbar Hand, the former finished second to an Elliott runner over the course and distance in December and was subsequently purchased by current connections. Point-to-point recruits Frankie John and Noticebox both warrant the utmost respect, with the latter bought for 80,000 pounds after falling at the last when narrowly headed at Ballyknock last season. While not making much appeal on breeding, Copacabana is of automatic interest given connections, while Mount Mason is another for the shortlist.

An interesting bumper. COYOTE SPIRIT should have more to come having switched to Gordon Elliott since finishing second over C&D in December and gets the nod, although a strong market move for the Willie Mullins newcomer Copacabana would put a slightly different slant on things. Expensive point recruit Frankie John is another fascinating contender.

A chance is taken on the fitness of BURROWS DRIVE who ran a cracker at big odds when last seen and the form is working out

16:55 Navan NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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