There were 45 Races on Saturday 22nd February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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DE TEMPS EN TEMPS really found his stride in the latter stages of a bumper at this racetrack and actually won going away. This is his second run over hurdles and there should be plenty of improvement to come from him. He holds an entry in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Ufouria is one to note on hurdling debut after a six-length victory in a mares' bumper at Cork last month. She receives plenty of weight from her main rivals. Gordon Elliott's Kish Bank gave best in second on the run-in at Gowran Park and that was a solid effort. Elliott's supposed second-string Quality Control and Watchful Protector, who was third in a Limerick bumper, look best of the rest.

KISH BANK stepped up appreciably on his hurdling debut form when second at Gowran the previous month and is selected to go one better with further improvement on the cards. De Temps En Temps is feared most ahead of newcomer Quality Control.

KISH BANK was only nabbed in the closing stages over this trip at Gowran on latest and is tipped to come out on top
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Doyen Quest has struggled to land a telling blow at Cheltenham and Musselburgh the last twice but would have every chance if coming back to the form which saw him win by five lengths at Prestbury Park in November, and dropping in trip may help. However, the penny seems to have dropped with SAINT ANAPOLINO and the hat-trick seeker can stay a step ahead of the assessor now going up in distance. Keep an eye on Gold For Alec too.

SAINT ANAPOLINO has hinted at temperament but there was plenty to like about the way he knuckled down at Taunton last time and this lightly-raced 6-y-o could easily have more to offer. Gold For Alec is another who is going the right way and is second choice ahead of Court In The Act, who can leave last month's Windsor run behind.

There could be further progress from lightly raced pair Gold For Alec and Saint Anapolino but PUNCTUATION is also interesting.
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Kapal Layar sets the standard with an official rating of 106 and the son of Milan is expected to go close, but the vote goes to debutant TYRRHENUS. Dan Skelton's gelding is a half-brother to two hurdle winners, most notably West Balboa, and it's unlikely he'd need to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning start. Five Quarters finished a well-held second on his hurdling bow last month, but the winner of that race could be useful.

PRAGNELL produced a promising first effort under Rules when fourth in a Wetherby maiden 3 weeks ago and, very much appealing as a likely improver with that under his belt, he could be the way to go for a yard in good form. Kapal Layar is steadily going the right way and is feared along with Star of Diamonds. Newcomer Tyrrhenus is another to note in the betting for Dan Skelton.

Another chance is given to STAR OF DIAMONDS, who flopped last time but can still progress from his promising hurdle debut.
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Off the mark over hurdles in a maiden at Punchestown recently, DRUSILLA looks to have been found an excellent opportunity in which to double her tally. Cian Collins' filly receives a handy weight-for-age allowance and can use it to her advantage as she looks to repel the likely challenge of Surrey Belle, who struck at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago. Vienna Pearl warrants a market check ahead of her hurdling bow.

SURREY BELLE pushed the promising Gibbs Island close at Sedgefield prior to opening her hurdling account at Uttoxeter and, with the longer trip likely to be within range, she's taken to defy a penalty. Drusilla is an obvious threat in receipt of plenty of weight, though Pepite de Saphir shouldn't be overlooked, either.

Uttoxeter winner SURREY BELLE has to concede weight to likely danger Drusilla but she was by some way her superior on the Flat.
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KAPTAIN BAY has had four spins over hurdles which have yielded two placed finishes at Ballinrobe. He was last seen coming home fifth in a big field at Punchestown and that form is working out well. Janes Harbour returns to action after finishing third at Cork in October and at Down Royal in November. She doesn't look badly weighted, however, slower ground is an unknown for her. Chortal looks the pick of Gordon Elliott's pair based on jockey bookings, while Maxios Prime was running a vastly-improved race when departing at the final flight at Down Royal. Butter Fingers isn't out of it, but his best form is on better ground.

With the likelihood of improvement now going down the handicap route, JANES HARBOUR looks the way to go. Maxios Prime held every chance when exiting late on at Down Royal last time and, provided that she is none the worse for that tumble, a bold show could be on the way. Chortal could be the pick of the Gordon Elliott-trained duo and he also enters calculations.

Unlucky at Down Royal, JANES HARBOUR could well have more to offer and gets the vote
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Imperial Saint has enjoyed an excellent start to his chasing career with three Aintree victories from five starts, and he wasn't beaten far in a warm Cheltenham handicap last time. He must be respected, but RUBAUD just edges it as his close-up second to L'eau Du Sud in a Warwick Grade 2 a fortnight ago rates the better form. Irish raider Ashdale Bob can chase that pair home.

Paul Nicholls has won this Graded novice 6 times since 2015 and a chance is taken on the stamina of the classy RUBAUD on his first outing beyond 2m. Imperial Saint boasts some strong handicap form and can give him most to do.

Paul Nicholls has an excellent record in the Pendil and RUBAUD is taken to give him his 14th win in this Grade 2.
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KING ARISE can count himself unfortunate to have bumped into a couple of improvers on his last two starts, most recently at Uttoxeter last month. The son of Kingston Hill was raised 5lb for that latest effort but Luke Scott negates that rise with his claim and the eight-year-old is fancied to gain compensation. Royal Jewel won over 2m here recently and he won't mind the return to this trip while, Red Nika looks sure to appreciate a drop in distance.

ROYAL JEWEL pulled it out of the fire when getting off the mark over fences here last month, battling well to regain the upper hand close home after a mistake at the second-last looked as though it may prove costly. He pulled well clear of the rest with the runner-up that day and this 5 lb higher mark should be within reach. King Arise has done nothing at all wrong since switched to fences and he won't go down without a fight, while likely improver Barrabooka is best of the rest.

All six runners have something going for them but ROYAL JEWEL displayed a very willing attitude to win here last month and is the pick.
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A typically open renewal in which many will fancy their chances, including last year's winner Anglers Crag, who is only 4lb higher this time around. Bodhisattva kept on into second in the Edinburgh National last time and with a further step up in trip likely to suit on that evidence, he could have a say too. The vote goes to the progressive O'CONNELL, though, who completed his hat-trick at Sandown three weeks ago. His demolition job in the Lincolnshire National previously suggests he could be suited even more by this marathon, and an 8lb rise for that recent triumph doesn't look too harsh. Others to note include Collectors Item, Ilikedwayurthinkin and Passing Well.

The pick of several compelling candidates is ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN, who looks tailor-made for this test judged on his impressive display over 3¾m here on his penultimate start. He jumps/travels well and remains on a plausible mark. Choosethenews bounced back from a poor run at Carlisle when runner-up here last time and he will be a threat if his stamina passes the test, while the likes of Collectors Item, Egbert, Gaboriot and O'Connell all command respect.

This looks highly competitive but COLLECTORS ITEM is given the vote ahead of last year's winner Anglers Crag.
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DANCING JEREMY reappeared off a three-month break to win a valuable handicap chase at Limerick over Christmas. The assessor gave him a hike for that, but he bids to exploit his lower hurdle mark. Glen Kiln ran well for a long way before finishing unplaced in a higher grade over further at the Dublin Racing Festival. On his penultimate start, he was an easy winner over this trip in Navan. Beckett Rock is a lightly-raced sort who has already clocked up two victories. He could bounce back from a below par run at Leopardstown. Slane Hill has ability but prefers better ground, while Thornleigh Frank ran up a hat-trick in the summer of 2023 but hasn't been seen since then.

Cases can be made for plenty here including SPORTING GLORY. Very low-mileage as a 9-y-o, he's made a very bright start for his present yard and with his latest run in Grade 1 company easily forgiven, he appeals as the type to do better still now his attentions switch to handicaps. Slane Hill, Glen Kiln and Dancing Jeremy are others to consider. No Looking Back is another making each-way appeal.

Slane Hill & Dancing Jeremy should go well but the drop in trip will suit GLEN KILN and he could still be ahead of the assessor
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Opec has a disappointing Chepstow effort over Christmas to leave behind, but her form prior to that was strong and she's had plenty of time to recover. MONDO MAN brings top Flat form to the table, though, and did well to finish as close as he did to the smart Lulamba when he pulled hard at Ascot on his hurdling debut last month. If he's come forward for that experience and can settle better, he might take a bit of beating. St Pancras rates best of the rest.

This sharp track will be ideal for MONDO MAN, who was a smart performer on the Flat and shaped with plenty of promise when second to leading Triumph Hurdle hope Lulamba on debut in this sphere at Ascot. He is open to improvement and will prove hard to beat, particularly if he settles better than he did at Ascot. St Pancras was not in the same league as the selection on the level but he has taken well to hurdles and is next on the list ahead of Opec.

It's no certainty that MONDO MAN will settle better but he has stacks of ability and that will probably be enough to see him win this.
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An open contest in which only a tentative vote goes to IKARAK, who has been successful on each of his last two starts over hurdles either side of a disappointing effort over fences. Olly Murphy's charge appears to have turned a corner this campaign and a subsequent 4lb rise for his latest Warwick triumph should be no barrier to further success. Guard The Moon continues to knock on the door and must be respected, along with Firestream, who made a winning return to action last month. Others to note include Icare Allen and last year's victor Classic Concorde.

A half-brother to a smart staying chaser, we may yet see the best of GUARD THE MOON over this trip, and he can go one better than when finishing runner-up to a smart handicapper from the Nicky Henderson stable last time. Lossiemouth has shown much promise since returning from a long absence, he heads the dangers ahead of Icare Allen who is still well-treated if on a going day, and Ikarak who has looked as good as ever over hurdles for the Olly Murphy team.

The most solid option appears to be IKARAK who is 2-2 over hurdles for this yard and will see the trip out well.
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Kachy Stakes winner Marshman, who is 2-2 since being gelded and undergoing wind surgery, commands respect but has done most of his winning over 6f and may have his hat-trick bid thwarted under a 3lb penalty for that Listed race success. With those aspects in mind, DILIGENT HARRY (fourth) can turn the Lingfield form around with his old rival and appears ideally primed with his bid for back-to-back wins in this race. Irish raiders Valiant Force and Ostraka add further depth and hold solid each-way chances.

DILIGENT HARRY is taken to turn around recent Lingfield form with Marshman and land this listed prize for the second year running. Karl Burke's 5-y-o is second choice ahead of Irish raider Valiant Force.

Marshman's claims are obvious but FIVETHOUSANDTOONE has a solid record on AW, shaped well on his stable debut and could relish 5f.
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This won't take much winning and He's Bresilian holds an obvious chance. Third on his hurdling bow at Wetherby last month, the son of Blue Bresil should improve and go very close, but a chance can be taken on NEW INVENTION. The five-year-old is related to a few useful winners and, although his future will perhaps lay over further, it wouldn't be surprising were he good enough to land this. Young Getaway heads the remainder.

HE'S BRESILIAN surpassed his bumper form at the first attempt over hurdles when third at Wetherby a month ago and with improvement likely, this looks a good opportunity. Young Getaway should be on the premises again, with Cahier's Den a player on his debut form.

This looks a good opportunity for HE'S BRESILIAN, who was a promising third at 50-1 on his hurdle debut at Wetherby last month.
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LEAH'S CONTESSA was good enough to land a maiden hurdle at this track without fully settling. A first-time hood is tried and she is on a mark she ought to be competitive off on handicap debut. One And Only had a productive December at Cork with a victory and a runner-up berth posted, so he can get into contention. Kingkong Ciergues left previous efforts well behind when just pipped by a head at this track, which makes him dangerous. There was promise in Glenetty's third place on handicap debut at Punchestown, while Wardens Whisper made all over a shorter trip at Cork and wasn't winning out of turn. Elusive Guy is another to consider in a competitive race.

The vote goes to WARDENS WHISPER, who deservedly opened his account at Cork last month and a 7 lb rise looks manageable. Westernersunrise is second choice ahead of In For The Night and Read To Return. If One And Only goes to post (due to run at Punchestown on Friday), he will also need considering.

Recent C&D second KINGKONG CIERGUES holds a major chance of going one better
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MIAMI MAGIC was far from disgraced when stepping up to the top level and taking the silver medal home at Aintree on Boxing Day. The six-year-old has improved with each of his three hurdle starts to date and could take another step forward, which would make him very tough to beat. Tripoli Flyer justified short odds in easy style at Musselburgh at the start of the month and would be foolish to dismiss, despite this representing a considerable step up in grade. Celtic Dino is the pick of the remainder.

The run of the race was hardly conducive to an impressive display, so the fact TRIPOLI FLYER was still able to open up in taking fashion late on at Musselburgh on his most recent outing suggests he has smart potential, so he's the strong choice to come out on top in the likelihood he’ll raise his game plenty more now taking on better company. Miami Magic ran a cracker when second in the Grade 1 Formby on Boxing Day and sets the standard on that effort, with Starcrossed Lover also interesting.

Formby runner-up MIAMI MAGIC sets the standard after making Potter's Charm pull out all the stops in that Grade 1.
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JAVERT ALLEN has looked a natural over fences thus far, and a further 5lb rise for a comfortable success over the reopposing Harper's Brook (second) at Newbury in December may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. A consistent sort throughout this season, including when runer-up over C&D in December, Dr T J Eckleburg must enter calculations, along with Prince Quali.

JAVERT ALLEN has made an impressive start over fences this season, jumping well when making all over C&D/Newbury, and can maintain his unbeaten record in this sphere with more to come. Last year's winner Prince Quali continues to hold his form very well and is a solid alternative.

Preference is for PRINCE QUALI, who has remained in good form since winning this race a year ago and has conditions to suit today.
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The Gosdens sent out four of the last five winners of this race when it was staged at Lingfield and it could be a resumption of business as usual if the lightly-raced MILITARY ACADEMY takes another step forward with first-time cheekpieces tried on his Tapeta debut. The ready winner of the Floodlit Stakes at Kempton last November, the son of Fastnet Rock is a late developer who still has untapped potential and is hard to ignore given the yard's big-race credentials. Three-time Listed race winner Royal Champion is an obvious threat, while Persica and Champagne Prince are also strong contenders.

ROYAL CHAMPION is already a triple winner of listed events and the level he's capable of is good enough to win in Group company. Following a pretty routine win for his new yard back in Britain in December he's very much the one to beat, though lightly-raced improver Military Academy looks every inch the type to make up into a better 4-y-o. Champagne Prince is thriving so demands respect, too.

Royal Champion is a strong contender but the unexposed 4yo MILITARY ACADEMY can take this en route to bigger things.
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Prairie Wolf failed to back up his success at Haydock when finishing stone last at Kelso earlier in the month, but that run was too bad to be true and he could bounce back. Even so, GENOIS makes more appeal. The nine-year-old finished a well-held fourth in this class at Wetherby last time but he was dropped 2lb for that effort and now lurks on a workable mark. Brucio completes the shortlist.

GENOIS' jumping tempers enthusiasm to a degree but he promises to be sharper for his run at Wetherby 4 weeks ago and earns the vote having eased a little in the weights ahead of this. Prairie Wolf needs to dispel a lesser run at Kelso 8 days ago, yet he'd previously run out a good winner at Haydock and is fancied to bounce back. Irish raider Brucio, on chase debut, is another to consider.

With all of these having questions to answer it might pay to chance chase debutante BRUCIO, who was in good form this time last year.
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I AM MAXIMUS is targeting a repeat Grand National success but might still concede 12lb to 161-rated Thyestes winner Nick Rockett and follow up last year's success in this race. The selection was recently handed top weight for April's showpiece and it is notable Paul Townend has chosen to ride him. Nick Rockett has strong claims on ratings and is suited by race conditions but lacks the selection's best high-class ability. Affordale Fury, who needs to complete the course to qualify for Cheltenham handicaps, was an unlucky loser recently and can get involved. Intense Raffles reverts to fences and is another en route to Aintree.

NICK ROCKETT showed high-class form when defying a mark of 152 in the Thyestes at Gowran last month and looks the one to beat on these terms. His stablemate I Am Maximus won this last year before following up in the Grand National at Aintree and is the obvious threat despite conceding 12 lb to the selection.

Unbeaten in three visits here, INTENSE RAFFLES may be the one to side with in a tricky-looking renewal
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Hyland failed to complete the hat-trick when occupying the runner-up berth in Grade 1 company at Kempton on Boxing Day, but Nicky Henderson's grey is likely to have his supporters now that he drops back into a handicap. However, a chance can be taken on BEACHCOMBER, who accounted for Golden Son (third) by just over 10 lengths over track and trip in December and only has a 9lb higher mark to contend with. With a repeat of that performance, he could be the one to beat. Lowry's Bar has had a fine campaign and is another to keep an eye on.

Novices hold a strong hand here with HYLAND being the obvious one after his excellent second in the Kauto Star over C&D on Boxing Day. He looks on a nice mark back in a handicap so shades the vote over the equally progressive Lowry's Bar. This has likely been the long-term target for 2023 winner Our Power and he looks the pick of the seasoned campaigners.

Having finished second in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase over C&D in December, HYLAND (nap) has an attractive mark to work with.
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Now that BUCEPHALUS has regained the winning thread after a determined success at Newbury last month, the eight-year-old's confidence will be high and he can follow up off 7lb higher. A promising third on his most recent start at Warwick after having wind surgery in December, Sao Carlos can give him the most to think about. Veteran course specialist Zambezi Fix has dropped 5lb below his last winning mark and cannot be ruled out either.

There should be enough pace on to see hold-up performer and three-time course winner ZAMBEZI FIX run to better effect, and he might be able to capitalise on his falling handicap mark. The game, front-running Bucephalus arrives in great heart and can run well again despite a 7 lb hike for his latest success, while Sao Carlos should be more at home back on a galloping track.

Bernard Llewellyn's ZAMBEZI FIX (nap) is very well suited by Chepstow and, from a good mark, can win this race for the second time.
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CELLO has run well in defeat of late and having been primed by a brace of third-placed finishes at this level, there are solid grounds to give the Andrew Balding-trained five-year-old another chance granted his proven reliability. Dream Harder is another key player in this company, given he has been placed in this grade off the same mark before now. Path To Dubai and the still unexposed Glen Buck are others to keep a close eye on.

GLEN BUCK has presumably had his share of problems but he's looked talented each time he's made it to the track and a 6 lb rise for readily seeing off a next-time-out scorer here last month looks lenient, He makes plenty of appeal, with Path To Dubai and Tides of War perhaps the pick of the opposition.

Roger Varian's GLEN BUCK didn't look all out when seeing off a next-time-out winner over 1m3f here last month and can defy a 6lb rise.
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It's All About You finished a respectable third on his handicap debut at Catterick on his latest outing and should remain competitive off a 1lb higher mark. However, it may pay to side with BIG BOY BOBBY, who finished over two lengths clear of the third when hitting the crossbar at Kempton in December. The son of Vadamos might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better, while Imperial Data is another to consider.

A lack of obvious pace could put the emphasis on speed and that may not inconvenience BUST A MOVE who was useful on the Flat and has looked promising in two starts over hurdles, although he will need to settle better to be seen to best effect on handicap debut. Big Boy Bobby rates a serious danger if he can build on the promise of his reappearance run, while C&D winner It's All About You remains lightly-raced in this sphere and could be open to further improvement.

He's no longer in the Triumph but BUST A MOVE (nap) still has the Fred Winter entry and has to be of interest off his feather weight.
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NEY was a mini-revelation when he went up in distance to score on chase debut last month, and might continue to progress. He benefitted hugely from running over staying Flat distances last year, winning three times in Britain, and while he faces a tougher task than when scoring at Punchestown recently, should appreciate today's even longer distance. Buachaillbocht has a favourable chase rating and while he should be well suited to stepping up to this distance being a laid-back individual, has poor recent form. Jasmin De Cotte made mistakes when running well at Leopardstown during Christmas and stays well.

JASMIN DE COTTE shaped well in a competitive handicap at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting and might prove the answer to this rated novice. Ney won well on his chase debut for new trainer Edward Buckley and is feared most ahead of Will Do, another who hasn't shaped too badly in strong handicaps lately.

NEY couldn't have been more impressive on his first start for Edward Buckley and he's entitled to improve for his chase debut run too
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Keep Running made all to win his last two starts and although he commands respect, a 6lb rise for last month's win over 2m at Ffos Las demands more of him back over this trip from a career-high mark so far. BOURBALI, on the other hand, runs off 2lb higher than when he won over 2m2f here last October and could be worth chancing back at this venue for an in-form yard. Ideal Des Bordes is unexposed over fences and is another must for a betting check.

Having showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Wincanton, IDEAL DES BORDES progressed again when chasing home a fellow, thriving sort over 3m here 2 weeks ago. Appealing as the type to do better still, he earns the vote to quickly resume winning ways. Bad has the ability to play a part and is feared along with Bourbali. Top-weight Blow Your Wad is an intriguing runner returning from a spell on the sidelines.

The front-runner KEEP RUNNING impressed when completing a double at Ffos Las, despite jumping to the right at that left-handed track.
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Stepping up from 2m to this trip was a key factor in C'EST DIFFERENT justifying favouritism in a conditional riders' race at Carlisle on Monday and, assuming the quick turnaround isn't an issue, the low-mileage five-year-old must hold every chance of following up off the same mark. Staff Sergeant Len also has untapped potential over this distance and is feared most on that basis. Arctic Saint and Bridget Mary are noted too.

C'EST DIFFERENT's margin of victory was only ¾-length at Carlisle on Monday but, in reality, he was value for a good deal more having been eased to a walk on the run-in. There should be better to come from this unexposed 5-y-o and, unpenalised for that, he is very difficult to oppose. The one who appeals most for forecast purposes is Arctic Saint, who has undergone a wind op since his latest start and this drop back in trip looks a good move. No No Espresso is third choice.

After easily winning a conditional jockeys' handicap on Monday, C'EST DIFFERENT has an excellent chance to complete a quick double.
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Abruzzo Mia made the frame over track and trip on his most recent start and was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort, so he has to be respected. However, the vote goes to GIORGIO M, who has occupied the runner-up berth in each of his last two outings at Lingfield and goes off the same mark as his latest display. He looks well placed to record his third career victory, while last-time-out Wolverhampton scorer He's A Gentleman isn't ruled out either.

FEEL THE NEED was in excellent form at this venue to end 2024 and with his Newcastle run in a much higher grade than this easy to forgive, he's fancied to bounce back. He's A Gentleman and Golden Strike are a couple of potential threats.

Justcallmepete should make a bold bid but FEEL THE NEED's latest run was excusable and he's a leading contender back at this track.
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Not beaten far in third when jumping cost him at Down Royal last time, connections looks to have found an ideal opportunity for STEP OUT to get off the mark over fences. A mark of 118 seems manageable on his return to handicap level and he is preferred to Caldwell, who could not have won any easier over hurdles at Fakenham recently. Last-start C&D winner Coup De Coeur also warrants respect.

COUP DE COEUR built on the promise of his previous run when opening his chase account over C&D last month, jumping well in the main, and he can continue his good run of form to score again. Caldwell was a ready winner on chase debut and could be the main danger arriving on the back of a success over hurdles, with Step Out also in the mix.

Jennie Candlish continues to enjoy an excellent season and CALDWELL is taken to make it 2-2 over fences on his return to this sphere.
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BIOLUMINESCENCE has a tough task to concede 10lb to Spindleberry but is suited by this distance and testing ground. Despite pulling up in a Grade 1 race last March, the selection is thoroughly dependable and ran very well when failing to concede 1lb to high-class stayer Dancing City at Naas last month. A reproduction of that run would give her every chance. Spindleberry finished second in the aforementioned top-level Fairyhouse race last March and is herself very able. She looks sure to benefit from her debut fences win at Cork in December and returns from a break, so should give the selection a real race. Judicieuse Allen might edge A Penny A Hundred for third.

Having shown useful form in just 3 outings over hurdles, SPINDLEBERRY pulled clear with a fellow promising type when making a winning chase debut at Cork in December and she can build on that effort for her leading yard. She is preferred to Bioluminescence, who has looked a good prospect in her 2 chase starts, with Judicieuse Allen the pick of the remaider.

Having taken really well to chasing, BIOLUMINESCENCE (nap) can concede weight all round here en route to Cheltenham
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The runner-up when introduced in a Listed race at Cheltenham last month, OUR BOY STAN has bags of potential and could be tough to deal with now he has some experience to draw upon. Moneygarrow also filled second place in a Listed event at Ascot most recently and is a notable threat with the sights lowered here. Fellow bumper winners One Knight, Spectacularsunrise and Storming George are other players under penalties, with the first-named feared most of that trio after a cosy success at Huntingdon 16 days ago.

It probably wasn't a vintage renewal but OUR BOY STAN made a really promising start to his career when runner-up in Cheltenham's listed bumper on New Year's Day. In receipt of weight from most, he looks the answer, for all there is depth to this, with Moneygarrow and One Knight of major interest.

An interesting bumper. Preference is for the 4yo OUR BOY STAN who fared best of the newcomers in a Listed race at Cheltenham.
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JUST GOLDEN, who cost 120,000 euros as a three-year-old, made an encouraging start when second in a Hereford bumper in December and is fancied to go one place better with that experience to draw upon. Douglas Hyde and Pertemps have also shown some promise and are musts for betting checks given their equal scope for progression. Point-to-point winner Sage Green also merits close inspection.

JUST GOLDEN and Pertemps represent very successful yards and showed enough on their respective debut to think they can win a bumper. Marginal preference is for the former with a useful conditional on. Parliamo ticks a few boxes on paper so is a newcomer to note.

Dan Skelton's JUST GOLDEN did well to finish second on his debut at Hereford and can improve here.
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WHERE'S FREDDY may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests when scoring by a length at Wolverhampton last month. Stuart Williams' five-year-old competes off a 5lb higher mark but that is unlikely to prevent him from following up. Powdering struck over C&D last week and holds an obvious chance, providing this quick time around doesn't pose her any problems. Beattie Is Back sports first-time cheekpieces and is another to watch out for.

WHERE'S FREDDY ran out a ready winner of a Wolverhampton handicap on his most recent outing and is still unexposed on all-weather after just the 3 starts, so he's the percentage call to follow up in a competitive affair. Lessay was caught further back than ideal at Chelmsford last week and isn't one to give up on, with recent C&D scorer Powering another to consider.

Straight A looks sure to go well but WHERE'S FREDDY (nap) finished with a flourish last time and could still have more to offer.
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An easy winner over C&D in December and a highly consistent sort since, MISTER SMARTY continues to rise in the ratings but a mark of 88 still looks within his compass as he aims to land a third success in five starts. Kabuki is interesting making his handicap debut on the back of wind surgery, while V Twelve remains a capable sort on his day. Others to note include Chillhi, Skiddaw and Treasured Company.

Consistent performer MISTER SMARTY has proved himself effective in this grade over C&D, and he can regain the winning thread at the expense of V Twelve, who should fare better back in calmer waters. Treasured Company was well backed last time, and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back from that disappointing run.

The most appealing option is MISTER SMARTY who beat a subsequent improver three runs back and has continued to run well.
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A chance is taken with KAISER BALL, who is owner-ridden on debut for Willie Mullins. The selection debuts at a notable time of year and all three of his older siblings were smart bumper performers. One of those was Grade 1-placed in this sphere while the other pair landed three bumpers between them. Stablemate Arslan was purchased for 180,000 euros following his May debut points run and while the fourth-placed horse at Tralee subsequently won a bumper, that overall form isn't exciting. Eachtotheirown showed plenty of ability when heavily supported on debut. That Naas form looks strong as the winner, third and fourth had all previously won point-to-points.

Despite failing to land string support, EACHTOTHEIROWN's debut second was full of promise and with that behind him, he can go one place better. Arslan and Riskaway, Rules newcomers from powerful stables, are the obvious threats.

The selection is FRANKIE JOHN, who was an eyecatching fourth behind a leading Champion Bumper contender at Navan 13 days ago
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RESCUE MISSION shaped with lots of promise, despite racing wide and pulling hard, to fill the runner-up spot over 6f here last month. Andrew Balding's three-year-old would have learnt a lot from that experience and, with normal progression, she could be the one to beat. Vinatera showed ability to finish a close-up third at Kempton last month and could have more to offer on only her second start, while Scattering Light is another to watch out for.

SCATTERING LIGHT ran well when third in a race that has thrown up subsequent winners on her final start for Charlie Appleby last summer and, appealing as the type to progress further, she earns the vote for the stable that won this contest 12 months ago. Rescue Mission, following her encouraging debut second here, Kathleen's Glory and Vinatera are others to consider.

It may be worth chancing the debutante BELLA PERLA whose stable is 21-111 (19%) with 3yo newcomers in the past five seasons.
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ALRAZEEN ran a career-best when completing the hat-trick in a deeper event at Kempton earlier in the month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 3lb for that success. With a previous C&D victory further aiding his cause, he will prove very tough to beat. Legendary Day sprung a 66/1 surprise at Lingfield at the start of the month and will be looking to show that was no fluke off a 4lb higher rating. Dreams Adozen looks best of the rest.

ALRAZEEN is a stayer going places and a 3 lb rise for his latest win at Kempton may not be enough to prevent the 4-timer. Robusto and Legendary Day are others who arrive in form and they head the dangers.

Classy jumper MARBLE SANDS is an intriguing contender now up in trip on his Flat handicap debut and is the pick ahead of Alrazeen.
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ZU RUN is a previous C&D winner who produced a good effort to be beaten a length into second at Wolverhampton last month and goes off an unchanged rating. With Billy Loughnane taking over in the plate, he may be the one to beat. Port Erin finished a head behind the selection in third that day and will be hoping the application of first-time cheekpieces can help reverse the form, while last-time-out Kempton scorer Drifts Away needs to be taken seriously as well.

ENPASSANT built on the promise of his previous run when successful at Kempton 17 days ago and, having won off a 3 lb higher mark last summer, he is taken to score again now that he's up and running for his current trainer. Drifts Away also arrives in good form and is feared most, ahead of Zu Run.

Preference is for DRIFTS AWAY, who made it 3-8 on AW with his brave win at Kempton last month and is only 2lb higher here.
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Redhot Whisper was held in high regard as a juvenile, evidenced when sent to the Futurity Trophy on just his third start. It didn't work out there and he's yet to break the maiden, but there was enough in his latest Newcastle effort to suggest there are races to be won with him. Joseph has proven himself to be a consistent performer, but GENERAL ADMISSION shades preference. The Kameko colt failed to build on a promising debut effort when only fourth at Newcastle, but that came following a near three-month absence and he can show more now.

RUN WITH IT was far too green to justify support at Wolverhampton on debut 6 weeks ago but a much better showing can be expected here. Joseph was beaten only a thriving sort on handicap bow at Newcastle and is next best ahead of General Admission, who's worth another chance to confirm debut promise.

This could go to RUN WITH IT, who failed to live up to his market billing at Wolverhampton last month but his inexperience was evident.
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COMBUSTION successfully completed the double at this level at Southwell earlier in the month and is aided by a handy draw in stall three to compliment his forward tactics. The four-year-old remains relatively unexposed and he looks the way to go. Agent Mayfair rates the main threat after his length and a half success over 5f at Southwell last time, while Outreach makes most appeal of the remainder.

A well-run 6f should suit LILKIAN who performed creditably when fourth here last time and is capable of getting his head in front off a career-low mark. Combustion arrives in good heart following last week's win at Southwell, while Miss Moonshine is respected having bounced back to form when second at Wolverhampton.

An open race in which the vote goes to SHADES OF MAY, who was an eyecatching third over C&D last time and is still unexposed.
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Mr Baloo returned to form courtesy of a narrow second at Chelmsford last month and he merits respect off a 2lb higher mark, but MIDNIGHT'S DREAM appeals as the one to beat. The lightly-raced four-year-old opened his account over 7f at Kempton recently and with a return to further promising to suit, Roger Varian's charge could double his tally. Kingdom Of Time hit the woodwork over C&D last time out and should not be underestimated.

ELIGIBLE again shaped better than the bare result over C&D 2 weeks ago and remains of interest from this sort of mark. The low-mileage Midnight's Dream arrives on the back of a career-best win at Kempton and rates the main threat ahead of Mr Baloo, who went close at Chelmsford last time.

Course specialist ELIGIBLE should find this easier than the 0-95 he contested last time and gets the vote ahead of Midnight's Dream.
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Already a four-time winner on Polytrack, the reliable BRUNEL CHARM has shown resurgent form since undergoing wind surgery last October and could have the run of the race if making the most of a plumb draw in stall one. Dion Baker and Lequinto are not dismissed on their peak efforts, while Profit And Loss has gone well here in the past and is a notable danger after a profitable spell racing in Jersey.

LEQUINTO hasn't had luck on his side in recent starts, and he can deservedly get his head in front. Consistent Brunel Charm heads the list of dangers, ahead of Dicko The Legend who remains of interest from his current handicap mark.

The vote goes to dual C&D winner DICKO THE LEGEND who is on his last winning mark and was a creditable third at Southwell last time.
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A chance can be taken on SHAHBAZ, who caught the eye when running on into third at Kempton recently. The son of Free Eagle was denied a clear run at a crucial stage that day and, if avoiding traffic problems here, he is handicapped to go very close. Cephalus rattled the woodwork at Chelmsford last month and is an obvious candidate off 1lb higher, while The Cookstown Cafu and Mr Mistoffelees are just two others to consider.

SHAHBAZ is potentially very well handicapped and is given a chance to build on an encouraging run at Kempton 17 days ago. Cephalus also shaped as if back in form when second at Chelmsford last month and is feared most ahead of the front-running Kracking, who may see things out better back at a bare 1m.

Kracking can go well but CEPHALUS is handicapped to win and ran with more encouragement at Chelmsford last month.
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REBEL PATH outgunned Monsieur Beaulieu by half a length when winning over 6f here last week and a similar show of tenacity could seem him cement his authority over the runner-up, with the drop back to the minimum trip not expected to be an issue. The latter has a 2lb pull at the weights and can again make this a good test for the selection. Dashing Harry isn't always easy to predict but can be a force in this company having been dropped 3lb since his latest start.

C&D winner BANG ON THE BELL had some excuses for a below-par showing last time, and he remains of interest racing off 7 lb lower than his last winning mark. El Bufalo could return to form back at 5f in first-time blinkers, while Buraback continues in good heart following a productive January.

It may be worth siding with BANG ON THE BELL who has dropped 7lb lower than when winning over C&D last March.
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Runner-up on each of her last two starts, including here over 1m in December, ELTERWATER sets the standard on recent form and she looks capable of going one better on the rise in distance. Auguste Lumiere has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second over C&D, while Fihrayn is another to consider having run with plenty of credit the last twice.

This step back up in trip shouldn't unduly inconvenience ELTERWATER and she looks the most solid of these. If Fillyfudge puts her best foot forward she will certainly be in with a fighting chance, while Fihrayn is entitled to have a say and an on-song Boasty would also have claims.

The obvious one here is in-form mare ELTERWATER (nap), who can strike under Billy Loughnane.
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Narrowly denied over slightly further at Wolverhampton on his latest start, and an easy winner there previous, DASH POWER looks the one to beat as he begins his career for the Jessica Macey stable. Runner-up on two of his last three outings, Rising Force is entitled to be thereabouts, as well as Artificer, who ran a career-best when going close over C&D last month.

RISING FORCE capitalised on his reduced mark when scoring at this C&D in December and has continued in good heart since, only narrowly denied in a higher grade at Kempton last time, so he could be ready to record his third course success. Dash Power has been going through a good spell and isn't taken lightly on yard debut, with Artificer also considered.

It may be worth siding with BALLYBAYMOONSHINER who finished fourth last month on his second start back from a lengthy absence.
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