Tomform Thursday 8th February 2024

There were 21 Races on Thursday 8th February 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 8th February 2024

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

13:05 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Fortunefavorsdbold (16/1 +0%)
Fortunefavorsdbold

16/1(+0%)
(8) Fortunefavorsdbold 16/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland but made mistakes before falling 4 out in mares handicap at Ludlow (20f) on her stable/chase debut in October. Has shown little over hurdles since, so she has something to prove tried chasing again in first-time cheekpieces.
Possibilities if she takes well to first-time cheekpieces; second chase attempt.
2
2nd (6) Flintara (8/1 -140%)
Flintara

8/1(-140%)
(6) Flintara 8/1, Won 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last season and showed more than on her chase debut over 2 years earlier when third at Ffos Las on her return. Recorded an easy success in 3-runner race at Fontwell (26f) in December, so she could still have more to offer in this sphere.
Won similar event at Fontwell last time; still unexposed over fences.
3
3rd (1) Presenting A Queen (13/2 -44%)
Presenting A Queen

13/2(-44%)
(1) Presenting A Queen 13/2, Won 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle on her first 3 starts under Rules. Has at least matched that level when runner-up over fences on her last 2 outings, though she had looked in control before hanging badly left at Hereford (25.2f) last time.
Has form figures of 322 since switched to chasing; tired late over 3m1f last time.
4
4th (2) Jacks Touch (3/1 -20%)
Jacks Touch

3/1(-20%)
(2) Jacks Touch 3/1, Has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, gaining her third success over fences when forging clear in mares handicap at this course (19.9f) last month. Can add to her tally with the potential for more still to come upped in trip.
3-3 in mares' handicap chases, most recently beating Terresita here last month.
5th
5th (7) Kraqueline (9/2 +44%)
Kraqueline

9/2(+44%)
(7) Kraqueline 9/2, Maiden hurdler who, after 7 months off, proved a different proposition when making a winning start over fences in novice handicap at Wincanton (20.2f) in October. She's gone backwards from that in 2 starts since, but it does still remain early days for her as a chaser.
Off the mark at Wincanton on debut over fences; disappointing in both runs since.
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6th (3) Terresita (11/4 +21%)
Terresita

11/4(+21%)
(3) Terresita 11/4, Successful 3 times as a novice hurdler but went without a win last season. However, she offered something to work on when second of 5 to Jacks Touch in mares handicap here on her seasonal/chase debut, so she could take a step forward from her latest outing.
Ties in with Jacks Touch on course running (chase debut) and is open to progress.
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7th (4) So Said I (15/2 +32%)
So Said I

15/2(+32%)
(4) So Said I 15/2, Dual winning hurdler back in 2021/22 and showed aptitude for chasing when second of 4 in mares novice handicap at Wincanton (20.2f) in December. Not in the same form when well beaten at Chepstow last time, though, finishing tired. Needs to find more.
Has not transferred her hurdles form to fences in two attempts.
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|PU| (5) Grasse D'oliverie (33/1 -50%)
Grasse D'oliverie

33/1(-50%)
(5) Grasse D'oliverie 33/1, French recruit who won handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) in April last year. Given a considerate return from 7 months off at Wetherby in November, but ran no sort of race on first chase start for current yard at Lingfield 17 days later. Has had a wind op since.
Latest effort took her chase form figures to 27UP; had wind surgery since.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:05 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Jacks Touch registered a third triumph of the season when scoring with ease over 2m4f here and a 7lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, PRESENTING A QUEEN's runner-up effort in a class 2 event at Hereford in December may prove the stronger form. The seven-year-old should enjoy this drop in class and she edges the vote. Last-time-out Fontwell winner Flintara could also prove dangerous if allowed an easy lead.

JACKS TOUCH has taken well to chasing this season, making it 3 wins from 5 starts over fences with a ready success at this course last time, so she can go on to score again with this step up in trip likely to suit. Flintara was a wide-margin winner at Fontwell on her latest outing and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Terresita.

The rematch between Jacks Touch and Terresita could go either way. PRESENTING A QUEEN and Flintara are other big players.


13:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Rabinal (11/2 +0%)
Rabinal

11/2(+0%)
(6) Rabinal 11/2, Latest win at Magdeburg in September. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, AW, 3/1) 15 days ago, slowly away.
Remains of interest and drops back to 7f with a strong pace likely.
2
2nd (10) Maurices Men (15/2 -50%)
Maurices Men

15/2(-50%)
(10) Maurices Men 15/2, Good second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/2) 17 days ago, having run of race. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account.
Only had the six races and gave it a good go from the front at Kempton (7f); tricky draw.
3
3rd (2) So Chic (10/3 +5%)
So Chic

10/3(+5%)
(2) So Chic 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW, 12/1) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. Expected to be bang there.
Hold-up performer who needs a true gallop and should get one here.
4
4th (11) Regal Glory (40/1 -186%)
Regal Glory

40/1(-186%)
(11) Regal Glory 40/1, C&D winner. 18/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago.
On a losing run of ten and was only fourth of seven after a break at Kempton.
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5th (8) Port Noir (20/1 -100%)
Port Noir

20/1(-100%)
(8) Port Noir 20/1, Good fourth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D (AW) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Fourth over C&D last week but it was hard work and she finds winning difficult these days.
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6th (4) Chico Dulce (33/1 +0%)
Chico Dulce

33/1(+0%)
(4) Chico Dulce 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 80/1). Off 98 days. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Woodman. Easy to look elsewhere.
Only eighth of ten on handicap debut when last seen in early November.
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7th (1) El Hibri (7/2 -5%)
El Hibri

7/2(-5%)
(1) El Hibri 7/2, Latest win at Southwell in January. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/4) 2 days ago. Carries penalty. Not taken lightly.
Recent Southwell winner but below best at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; first visit here.
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8th (7) Handel (18/1 -125%)
Handel

18/1(-125%)
(7) Handel 18/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 17/2) 22 days ago.
1-27 overall; respectable third at Kempton latest but 1m is more his trip.
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9th (3) Media Guest (25/1 -56%)
Media Guest

25/1(-56%)
(3) Media Guest 25/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. Last of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago.
Third at Chelmsford in November but down the field in his subsequent races.
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10th (5) Major Gatsby (7/2 +61%)
Major Gatsby

7/2(+61%)
(5) Major Gatsby 7/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 7/1) 80 days ago.
Ran well plenty of times last season; feasible excuses the last twice; off since Nov.
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11th (9) Broxi (16/1 -60%)
Broxi

16/1(-60%)
(9) Broxi 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 10/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Hadn't been in any form before finishing a 3l fourth of six at Southwell (6f).
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

So Chic kept on well to hit the frame over a mile here last month and though she's a dual winner at this trip, John Long's filly might need a good pace to aim at back over 7f. With that in mind, the vote goes to MAURICES MEN, who posted a career-best performance when narrowly denied at Kempton 17 days ago. First-time cheekpieces could elicit further improvement, with the booking of Hollie Doyle a positive one. Others to note include Handel and Regal Glory.

SO CHIC was unlucky not to follow up her C&D win here last month and can quickly resume winning ways. Penalised-winner El Hibri is next best ahead of Maurices Men.

The prospect of having a fast pace to chase heightens interest in RABINAL (nap). He did well to finish second here two runs back.


13:40 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(3) It's A Love Thing (40/1 -300%)
It's A Love Thing

40/1(-300%)
(3) It's A Love Thing 40/1, Fairly useful on Flat and much improved over hurdles when justifying support at long odds in a Sedgefield maiden (16.8f) in October. Sustained a minor wound to his left fore when pulled up at Newcastle a month later but quickly bounced back to form when runner-up on the level there 12 days ago.
Had an excuse on most recent hurdles start; still unexposed in this sphere.
1
1st (5) Nordic Tiger (6/5 +13%)
Nordic Tiger

6/5(+13%)
(5) Nordic Tiger 6/5, French import who showed improved form to get off the mark in 11-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) last week, easily. Escapes a penalty for that and shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop back in trip given how he went through the race. Hard to get away from.
Escapes a penalty for 2m4f win last week and Alice Stevens can use 5lb claim to boot.
2
2nd (1) Roccovango (3/1 +73%)
Roccovango

3/1(+73%)
(1) Roccovango 3/1, Fair in bumpers and similar form when placed on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles last season. Shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off when well held in a Clonmel maiden in November and has since joined Olly Murphy.
Open to improvement now handicapping for new yard.
3
3rd (4) Bluegrass (25/1 -79%)
Bluegrass

25/1(-79%)
(4) Bluegrass 25/1, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien (placed in the 2022 Dante). Showed promise over hurdles when runner-up in a pair of juveniles in March. A shade underwhelming on his handicap debut at Ascot but shaped as if needing the run on his comeback at Taunton last month.
Hard to dismiss off current mark returned to handicap level.
4
4th (7) Goblet Of Fire (5/1 -100%)
Goblet Of Fire

5/1(-100%)
(7) Goblet Of Fire 5/1, Won 3 of his last 4 starts on the Flat for Nigel Tinkler and made the most of a good opportunity on his second hurdle start at Hereford (16.2f) last month, pushed out. The runner-up has franked that form and he's open to further improvement now handicapping in this sphere.
Form of Hereford success is solid; unexposed juvenile hurdler who has to be respected.
5th
5th (6) Quian (22/1 -193%)
Quian

22/1(-193%)
(6) Quian 22/1, Smart performer at one time on the Flat and took a step forward to open his account over hurdles in 11-runner handicap at Taunton (16.5f) 56 days ago. That form has taken a few knocks since but he's clearly still well-in on Flat form following a 5 lb rise.
Won at Taunton eight weeks ago; remains favourably treated on best German Flat form.
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6th (2) King William Rufus (11/2 +61%)
King William Rufus

11/2(+61%)
(2) King William Rufus 11/2, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season. Best effort over hurdles when runner-up in 2m Newbury maiden at the beginning of December but failed to improve (despite travelling as well as any) switched to a handicap at Ascot last time.
Still well treated on bumper form, which has plenty of substance.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:40 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Last week's ready Wincanton scorer NORDIC TIGER escapes a penalty on this quick turnaround. Harry Derham's gelding is 10lb well-in compared to his revised mark and a quickfire double looks a strong possibility. Goblet Of Fire shed his maiden tag over hurdles at the chief expense of a subsequent winner at Hereford and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, with his 12lb weight-for-age allowance a big advantage. Taunton scorer Quian completes the shortlist.

Cases can be made for quite a few, but it was hard not to be impressed by NORDIC TIGER'S manner of victory at Wincanton last week and he's hard to get away from given he escapes a penalty for that success. Goblet of Fire and Orchestra are a pair of interesting handicap debutants, and they head the opposition.

Nordic Tiger has a great chance provided he copes with the drop back in trip. GOBLET OF FIRE and Quian are also appealing.


13:50 Lingfield Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Queen Of Zafeen (3/1 +0%)
Queen Of Zafeen

3/1(+0%)
(1) Queen Of Zafeen 3/1, Bred to be useful and made a winning start to her career in 10-runner minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 6/1) 34 days ago, all out to hold off promising newcomer. Open to improvement.
Beat a subsequent winner at Southwell; can make bold bid to defy her penalty.
2
2nd (5) Kinako Mochi (8/11 +39%)
Kinako Mochi

8/11(+39%)
(5) Kinako Mochi 8/11, Siyouni filly who made a promising start to her career when second in 10-runner maiden (9/2) at Kempton (6f) on debut in June, nearest finish. Not seen since but winners have emerged from that race and she's the one to beat with improvement likely over this longer trip.
Not a strong maiden in which she was second but clearly up to winning races.
3
3rd (8) Spiritual Pursuit (9/2 -50%)
Spiritual Pursuit

9/2(-50%)
(8) Spiritual Pursuit 9/2, Showed something like debut form after 8 months off when second of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 6/1) 10 days ago.
Tried to make all at Wolverhampton and only succumbed to a Godolphin filly.
4
4th (3) Heavenly Fire (10/1 +0%)
Heavenly Fire

10/1(+0%)
(3) Heavenly Fire 10/1, 55,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Hot Affair and smart winner up to 1m Flight Plan. Dam Italian 9f winner. Makes appeal on paper and Oisin Murphy is a positive jockey booking.
55,000gns yearling; likeable pedigree and Oisin Murphy an eyecatching booking.
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5th (2) Charmly (66/1 -32%)
Charmly

66/1(-32%)
(2) Charmly 66/1, 14,000 gns yearling, 85,000 gns 2-y-o, Land Force filly. Dam unraced out of 1000 Guineas Trial winner Kamarinskaya, herself half-sister to Phoenix Stakes/Prix Morny winner Fasliyev. Wears hood.
5,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Baikal; hooded for debut.
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6th (4) Hilltop (33/1 -136%)
Hilltop

33/1(-136%)
(4) Hilltop 33/1, New Bay filly. Half-sister to 9f winner Poet's Realm and 1¼m winner Eton Messer. Dam, 6f winner, closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Flower Party.
Half-sister to winners Poet's Realm (German 1m1f) and Eton Messer (Spanish 10.5f).
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7th (7) Phoenix Moon (100/1 -52%)
Phoenix Moon

100/1(-52%)
(7) Phoenix Moon 100/1, Very green when well held in minor event at Bath (5.7f, firm, 14/1) on debut, missing break. Off 8 months. Up in trip.
In rear throughout and finished last on firm ground at Bath in June.
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8th (6) Pentacle (40/1 -186%)
Pentacle

40/1(-186%)
(6) Pentacle 40/1, 25,000 gns foal, 22,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Carrie's Vision and French 13f winner Anything Else. Dam French 2-y-o 5f-7f winner.
22,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Carrie's Vision (5f 2yo; RPR 76).
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

13:50 Lingfield Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Queen Of Zafeen defeated a subsequent winner on her racecourse debut and she merits the utmost respect, despite this being tougher under a 7lb penalty. KINAKO MOCHI might not have been seen since filling the runner-up spot at Kempton on her first career start in June, but she is likely to have strengthened up in recent months and breeding suggests the step up in trip will suit. Spiritual Pursuit can chase the pair home, while Heavenly Fire warrants closer inspection ahead of her racecourse bow.

KINAKO MOCHI had 3 next-time-out winners behind when runner-up on her debut at Kempton back in June, so she has to be considered the one to beat, especially with the step up to 7f sure to suit. Queen of Zafeen was all out to hold off a fellow newcomer at Southwell but is open to improvement all the same, with Heavenly Fire clear pick of the debutantes before market clues.

Archie Watson's SPIRITUAL PURSUIT succcumbed only to a Godolphin filly (previous winner) at Wolverhampton and she can go one better.


14:15 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) King Of Brazil (6/4 +79%)
King Of Brazil

6/4(+79%)
(8) King Of Brazil 6/4, Modest form in bumpers but much better signs over hurdles, confirming debut promise when landing 2m novice at Warwick last March. However, he hasn't cut much ice in 3 starts over fences this season and hopes pinned on wind op sparking improvement.
Wind surgery may prompt an improved chase effort.
2
2nd (4) It's Easy (3/1 +57%)
It's Easy

3/1(+57%)
(4) It's Easy 3/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin. However, only decent effort for this yard when keeping on for third at Lingfield (20f) on second start back and others preferred.
0-13 over fences but this drop in grade may help.
3
3rd (3) Generous Day (9/2 +31%)
Generous Day

9/2(+31%)
(3) Generous Day 9/2, Notched fifth career success over fences last autumn (20.4f) but below par both starts this term. However, given break ahead of this drop in class and yard had welcome winner over weekend.
Veteran who drops in class off a reduced mark; could go well.
4
4th (5) Light Flicker (22/1 -83%)
Light Flicker

22/1(-83%)
(5) Light Flicker 22/1, Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance but there have not been any real positives to glean from his 3 subsequent starts.
Veteran who is far from solid on this season's form.
5th
5th (1) Master Malcolm (10/3 +26%)
Master Malcolm

10/3(+26%)
(1) Master Malcolm 10/3, Runner-up in this last season before winning back-to-back over C&D. Stopped quickly both starts this term but return to this venue is a plus.
Has form figures of 3211 over C&D; may stage a revival back at Huntingdon.
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|PU| (9) Deja Rouge (50/1 -25%)
Deja Rouge

50/1(-25%)
(9) Deja Rouge 50/1, Regressive form for Gordon Elliott and he has offered little on all 5 runs for current yard. First crack over fences.
Chase debutant who has weak claims on hurdles form.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:15 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KITSILANO opened his account under Rules when landing the spoils over hurdles at Clonmel in December. The seven-year-old has since joined the David Bridgwater yard and he's taken to follow up on this return to chasing. King Of Brazil lurks on a dangerous mark and could prove a potential fly in the ointment if a wind procedure unlocks some potential, while Generous Day may have been freshened up by a 72-day break.

GENEROUS DAY could be worth chancing dropping in class with his yard having had a welcome winner over the weekend. Friary Rock was too bad to be true last time so is expected to bounce back, while Master Malcolm could also return to form back at this venue.

Back at Huntingdon the percentage call goes to MASTER MALCOLM. Second choice is American Gerry.


14:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Mclean House (7/2 +46%)
Mclean House

7/2(+46%)
(6) Mclean House 7/2, Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in December. 6¾ lengths ninth of 11 to Hieronymus in handicap at Kempton (7f, 6/1) 36 days ago.
Three wins in seven starts but he needs to bounce back after a disappointing run last time.
2
2nd (2) Baldomero (7/2 +13%)
Baldomero

7/2(+13%)
(2) Baldomero 7/2, Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 6/1) 8 days ago. Visor back on.
Has had several close calls since November and he could make a bold bid back in trip.
3
3rd (5) Love De Vega (8/1 -33%)
Love De Vega

8/1(-33%)
(5) Love De Vega 8/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Fifth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Made all in Class 4 at Chelmsford (7f) last month but was down the field at Kempton latest.
4
4th (4) Hieronymus (10/1 -122%)
Hieronymus

10/1(-122%)
(4) Hieronymus 10/1, Latest win at Kempton in January. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (2/1) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Player.
Front-runner who has had a win and good third at Kempton (7f) last twice; shortlisted.
5th
5th (1) Bosh (10/3 -48%)
Bosh

10/3(-48%)
(1) Bosh 10/3, Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 11/4) 18 days ago, readily. Expected to be bang there.
Ended losing run at Chelmsford and is only only 2lb higher; respected back up in trip.
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6th (7) Charencey (12/1 +25%)
Charencey

12/1(+25%)
(7) Charencey 12/1, Winner at Newcastle in November. Last of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 4 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
Has lost his way in last two starts and he needs a major revival.
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7th (3) Aljari (5/1 +17%)
Aljari

5/1(+17%)
(3) Aljari 5/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in August. Good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 5/1) 33 days ago. Respected.
Six-time AW winner who was a good third at Chelmsford on his return last month; in the mix.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

BOSH has yet to conclusively prove his stamina at this trip, but the way in which he kept on to score over 6f at Chelmsford would suggest it might eke out further improvement from the son of Profitable. Similarly, Aljari ought to relish the greater test of stamina having rattled home for third at Kempton last time and is feared most, while Hieronymus appeals most of the remainder.

BOSH is in top form at present and can follow up his ready success at Chelmsford up only 2 lb. Hieronymus also arrives at the top of his game so is feared most ahead of Aljari.

This looks a bit trappy but it might be worth sticking with BOSH, who finished well when winning at Chelmsford 18 days ago.


14:50 Huntingdon Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Handstands (9/4 +44%)
Handstands

9/4(+44%)
(4) Handstands 9/4, Bought for £135,000 after winning sole start in Irish points and made an impressive hurdling debut in a Hereford novice in December. Landed very short odds at Newcastle 3 weeks later and he's another who looks on his way to being a useful sort.
Promising sort who is unbeaten in three runs; won readily at Newcastle latest; respected.
2
2nd (1) Jango Baie (5/4 -37%)
Jango Baie

5/4(-37%)
(1) Jango Baie 5/4, £170,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points in February and justified strong market support on hurdles debut at Ascot in November. Followed up in the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, heavy) on Boxing Day and he sets a clear standard.
2-2 under rules, the latest success in Aintree Grade 1; top on ratings and still unexposed.
3
3rd (3) Bugise Seagull (8/1 +11%)
Bugise Seagull

8/1(+11%)
(3) Bugise Seagull 8/1, Stoutly bred sort cost £95,000 after finishing runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points. Made a successful debut under Rules at Catterick in November before demonstrating plenty of likeable qualities to follow up at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 53 days ago. Open to further improvement.
2-2 under rules; faces a harder task at this level but is open to further improvement.
4
4th (2) Diamond Ri (4/1 -60%)
Diamond Ri

4/1(-60%)
(2) Diamond Ri 4/1, Looked a good prospect when easily landing a Warwick bumper in the spring and confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when scoring in a 13-runner novice event there last month. Every inch a useful performer in the making and he's respected.
Warwick success took his record to 2-3; incurs 3lb penalty but should progress further.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:50 Huntingdon Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Impressive Warwick winner Diamond Ri and the unbeaten Handstands warrant consideration on the back of some assured performances, but the suspicion is that JANGO BAIE may have too much for these rivals. Nicky Henderson's charge won the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle going away at Aintree on Boxing Day and with this step up in trip promising to suit, he should be able to show his rivals a clean pair of heels, and may even confirm his Cheltenham Festival ticket.

JANGO BAIE found plenty under pressure to score in Grade 1 company last time and sets a clear standard in a race the yard used as a stepping stone for Shishkin 4 years ago. There's little to split the remaining trio in form terms, with all looking open to plenty of improvement, Handstands getting the fractional vote for second.

Unbeaten HANDSTANDS is taken to improve further and beat Jango Baie whose Grade 1 win came in somewhat fortunate circumstances.


15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Hatadora (11/2 -83%)
Hatadora

11/2(-83%)
(1) Hatadora 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden (33/1) at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago, typically taking a strong hold. Switch to handicaps rates a plus but she does need to settle better.
Outsider on all three starts (7f/1m Polytrack) and needs some improvement; handicap debut.
2
2nd (5) Eccentric (4/1 -14%)
Eccentric

4/1(-14%)
(5) Eccentric 4/1, Dandy Man gelding who attracted support upped in trip/fitted with blinkers but offered little when last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 15 days ago. Remains early days with him at least and headgear quickly discarded as Murphy is booked also.
11-2 when blinkered for handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 15 days ago, coming last of ten.
3
3rd (2) Rising Force (11/10 +8%)
Rising Force

11/10(+8%)
(2) Rising Force 11/10, 7/4, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 24 days ago, a little short of room final 50 yds and keeping on. Big player back down in trip.
Mostly running well on AW; exposed but has far more solid form than nearly all the rest.
4
4th (6) Tres Chic (15/2 +25%)
Tres Chic

15/2(+25%)
(6) Tres Chic 15/2, Winner at Leicester in October. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and drop back in trip may help here.
Won off 1lb lower at Leicester (1m, soft) in October; has not shone on last three outings.
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5th (3) Mr Influence (13/2 -18%)
Mr Influence

13/2(-18%)
(3) Mr Influence 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in minor event (40/1) at this course (7f, AW) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut with a bit to prove on balance. Yard also saddle Hatadora.
Backward steps last two starts, bleeding from the nose on first occasion; handicap debut.
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6th (4) War Zone (25/1 -56%)
War Zone

25/1(-56%)
(4) War Zone 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 29 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Improvement required to see him play a lead role.
40-1 for handicap debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) four weeks ago and came last of 11.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

RISING FORCE's stamina appeared stretched when weakening into third over 1m2f here last time out. The Mehmas gelding should appreciate this return to a mile and he looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to get back on the scoresheet. Handicap debutant Mr Influence might be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Hatadora and Eccentric.

RISING FORCE has essentially held his form well since opening his account at Chelmsford in September and looks the way to go with the return to 1m holding no fears. Hatadora on handicap debut may emerge as the chief threat.

Normally RISING FORCE would look vulnerable to an improver but it's not clear where the improvement is coming from among his rivals.


15:25 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Barricane (4/1 -20%)
Barricane

4/1(-20%)
(1) Barricane 4/1, Back to best when taking advantage of career-low mark at Uttoxeter in December. Not so good over fences since but merits plenty of respect returning to the smaller obstacles for in-form yard.
Scored at Uttoxeter on most recent hurdles start and that form is solid; likely player.
2
2nd (9) Watchoutitscookie (5/1 +64%)
Watchoutitscookie

5/1(+64%)
(9) Watchoutitscookie 5/1, In good form last spring but failed to come on for this season's reappearance effort in October when finishing nearer last than first at Wincanton the following month. Others preferred.
Has stamina to prove over this new trip on return from 11-week break.
3
3rd (2) Spitalfield (15/8 +46%)
Spitalfield

15/8(+46%)
(2) Spitalfield 15/8, Unexposed hurdler who has been steadily progressive over hurdles and has the scope for better still based on what he did in bumpers. Big chance if he gets the trip (bred to).
Shapes as if this new trip is well worth exploring; not always fluent but may improve.
4
4th (7) Annie Day (16/1 -33%)
Annie Day

16/1(-33%)
(7) Annie Day 16/1, Goes well fresh but has produced a couple of uninspiring efforts since her reappearance win at Warwick. Needs a first-time visor to perk her up.
Has gained her rules wins over 2m3f; something to prove back up in trip.
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5th (10) Crookbarrow (150/1 -50%)
Crookbarrow

150/1(-50%)
(10) Crookbarrow 150/1, Yet to show much and, despite a first-time tongue strap, he's hard to fancy from out of the weights.
Has a woeful record under rules; hard to fancy.
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6th (6) Uno Mas (15/2 +32%)
Uno Mas

15/2(+32%)
(6) Uno Mas 15/2, Five-time winner in 2021 but very lightly raced since and has been out of form. Lots to prove.
This return to a longer distance gives cause for optimism off a handy mark.
|PU|
|PU| (3) Urban Soldier (7/2 -56%)
Urban Soldier

7/2(-56%)
(3) Urban Soldier 7/2, Modest form at best for Paul Nicholls but, having attracted support, shaped quite well when third in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster 55 days ago. Probably ahead of this mark, so he's well respected.
Solid third at Doncaster on debut for new stable; should build on that effort; respected.
|PU|
|PU| (4) Espinator (40/1 -433%)
Espinator

40/1(-433%)
(4) Espinator 40/1, A three-time hurdles winner in 2021 but off for 17 months since posting a good second in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f). Handily weighted if fully tuned up on his comeback run.
Absent since finishing second at Newton Abbot in September 2022; market helpful.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:25 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Urban Soldier arrives on the back of a solid third at Doncaster, but he will need to improve on his jumping if he is to go two places better. Preference is for SPITALFIELD, who gives the impression that the step up to this trip can suit and off 1lb lower than when finishing fourth over an extended 2m2f at Market Rasen, he can make a bold bid for the gold medal. Barricane is capable of winning a race of this nature if on a going day, but inconsistency continues to be the main concern with him.

SPITALFIELD is steadily going in the right direction and he's bred to get the longer trip, so a chance is taken on him to open his account over hurdles. Urban Soldier is a big threat on the back of a positive start for his new yard and Barricane can't be dismissed returning to hurdling.

Unexposed URBAN SOLDIER (nap) is taken to build on his solid Doncaster effort and get off the mark. Spitalfield is second choice.


15:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Merry Minister (10/3 +76%)
Merry Minister

10/3(+76%)
(4) Merry Minister 10/3, Eleven runs since last win in 2023, but best effort this year when fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (13f, 22/1) 3 days ago. Others still make more appeal as he goes up in distance.
Close fifth here (1m5f) on Monday but he's now 0-11 in handicaps and is untried at 2m.
2
2nd (2) Baileys Warrior (15/2 -200%)
Baileys Warrior

15/2(-200%)
(2) Baileys Warrior 15/2, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. However, arrives in good form, going close after just 7 days off when second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (16f) 12 days ago. Can be thereabouts once more.
0-23 but she's been knocking on the door in 2m handicaps and is a key player.
3
3rd (6) Foinix (5/2 +17%)
Foinix

5/2(+17%)
(6) Foinix 5/2, Has returned to form on his last 2 starts, bumping into a progressive type when second of 7 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 6 days ago. Could be set to take advantage of his current mark.
Unexposed at staying trips and was a good second over C&D last time; interesting contender.
4
4th (5) New York Bay (3/1 -9%)
New York Bay

3/1(-9%)
(5) New York Bay 3/1, Made it back-to-back wins when scoring at Chelmsford City (13.3f) in January. Didn't give his running switched to front-running tactics when sixth of 8 in handicap at the same C&D 3 weeks ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back.
Disappointing in hat-trick bid at Chelmsford and has something to prove again after that.
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5th (1) Where's Tom (5/1 +29%)
Where's Tom

5/1(+29%)
(1) Where's Tom 5/1, Sole success on Flat came at this course back in 2020. Left behind a couple of lesser efforts when fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (12f, 5/1) 47 days ago. Can give his running again back up in trip.
Stays this trip and was a fair fifth here last time but his last win was four years ago.
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6th (3) Triple Nickle (18/1 -157%)
Triple Nickle

18/1(-157%)
(3) Triple Nickle 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Ran best race since returning from a lengthy absence when third of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (16f) 12 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark if backing up her latest effort.
Returned to form with a third at Kempton and has claims if she can back that up.
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7th (7) Lilla Cross (33/1 -136%)
Lilla Cross

33/1(-136%)
(7) Lilla Cross 33/1, Upped in distance, ran best race so far when third of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 82 days ago. Needs to find more again.
Inconsistent maiden but she was placed at a big price over C&D last time; not ruled out.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

BAILEYS WARRIOR posted yet another creditable effort in defeat when a close-up second at Kempton in late January and a 1lb rise in the handicap doesn't appear insurmountable. A similar profile is displayed by fellow in-form rival Foinix, who looks an obvious danger racing off the same mark as his recent runner-up effort over C&D. New York Bay will need to settle better to see out this trip, so Triple Nickle may emerge as a bigger threat.

Having dropped in the weights, FOINIX has returned to his best when runner-up on his last 2 starts, finding only one who was completing a 4-timer too strong at this C&D 6 days ago, so he could be ready to return to winning ways. Baileys Warrior again went close at Kempton last time and can give another good account, with New York Bay also considered.

Baileys Warrior is respected but the vote goes to FOINIX, who was an eyecatching second behind a major improver over C&D last week.


16:00 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (13) Hermes Le Gris (2/1 +11%)
Hermes Le Gris

2/1(+11%)
(13) Hermes Le Gris 2/1, Looked set to make winning debut for new connections when stumbling and falling 2 out in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 6 days ago. Can race off same mark and holds leading claims.
Travelled up best to lead at Southwell (3m) last week but fell two out; up 5lb in future.
2
2nd (15) Ceejaybe (14/1 +44%)
Ceejaybe

14/1(+44%)
(15) Ceejaybe 14/1, Modest at best on Flat and hasn't achieved much so far over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Southwell last month. 2 lb out of the weights.
Just 11-2 for handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m4f) but dropped out from four out.
3
3rd (5) Wise Guy (15/2 +25%)
Wise Guy

15/2(+25%)
(5) Wise Guy 15/2, Hasn't really threatened in maiden/novice company over hurdles but no surprise if he offers more now upped in trip on handicap debut.
Something to find but he's upped from 2m for this handicap debut and needs a market check.
4
4th (6) Crystal Mer (16/1 +0%)
Crystal Mer

16/1(+0%)
(6) Crystal Mer 16/1, Run to a fair level in bumpers but below that level in a trio of starts over timber. Tries longer trip on switch to handicapping.
Bumper 2nd; heavy defeats as hurdler; this longer trip on handicap might unlock something.
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5th (9) Crossbeau (9/2 -35%)
Crossbeau

9/2(-35%)
(9) Crossbeau 9/2, Much improved since sent handicapping and had race in the bag when unseating rider late on at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 17/2) 9 days ago. Can race off same mark and looks sure to go well again.
6l clear when unseating at the last at Chepstow (near 2m4f, heavy) 9 days ago; same mark.
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6th (2) Mattie Ross (11/1 -38%)
Mattie Ross

11/1(-38%)
(2) Mattie Ross 11/1, Found improvement when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, soft) last month and appeals as type to do better in handicaps. Worth monitoring in market.
Not so good as hurdler; looks a player on this handicap debut nonetheless.
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7th (7) Lifetime Legend (7/1 +50%)
Lifetime Legend

7/1(+50%)
(7) Lifetime Legend 7/1, Winner at Catterick (19.3f) last term but below best so far this campaign, just respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D latest. Hood back on.
1-16 over hurdles and 1-29 overall, the win last February; has another career-low mark.
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8th (12) Pep Talking (50/1 -127%)
Pep Talking

50/1(-127%)
(12) Pep Talking 50/1, Easily beat only other finisher second outing in points but no impact in 3 starts over timber and looks a longer-term prospect. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Small-field point win; on evidence under rules, needs a transformation on handicap debut.
|PU|
|PU| (1) Jeteye (12/1 -9%)
Jeteye

12/1(-9%)
(1) Jeteye 12/1, Far from disgraced when seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 47 days ago and may do better now sent handicapping.
Could be a different proposition now handicapping and up in trip, so needs a market check.
|PU|
|PU| (3) Mrs Grimley (15/2 +17%)
Mrs Grimley

15/2(+17%)
(3) Mrs Grimley 15/2, Fair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account in Ffos Las novice last winter. Mixed bag subsequently though, clearly not 100% when pulled up at Doncaster latest. Tongue strap/cheekpieces now applied.
Won a novice hurdle (2m, heavy) last January; backward steps this season and aids go on.
|PU|
|PU| (10) Molly's Third Man (20/1 -67%)
Molly's Third Man

20/1(-67%)
(10) Molly's Third Man 20/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers in the spring and similar story in trio of outings over hurdles. Bred for longer trips, however, and improvement may be forthcoming on switch to handicaps.
Bred for this step up in trip but he lacks any solid form claims for this handicap debut.
|PU|
|PU| (4) Knot On Time (50/1 -52%)
Knot On Time

50/1(-52%)
(4) Knot On Time 50/1, Fair ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Paul Nolan who was well held back over hurdles following a monster absence at Warwick in November. Wasn't done with when falling 3 out at Hereford (19.7f) later that month but he remains difficult to assess.
1124 days off before this term; soundly beaten on return and off pace when falling latest.
|PU|
|PU| (8) Jamaicaine (66/1 -313%)
Jamaicaine

66/1(-313%)
(8) Jamaicaine 66/1, Acquitted herself well on hurdles bow at Sedgefield last February but offered little in a couple of outings this season and makes limited appeal on handicap debut.
Handicap debutante in famous colours but still not an enticing profile; market can guide.
|PU|
|PU| (14) Den The Diva (66/1 -100%)
Den The Diva

66/1(-100%)
(14) Den The Diva 66/1, Saddle slipped early on latest start but finished well held on handicap debut at Ludlow previously and looks up against it.
Showed only a little ability, including in two handicaps; saddle slipped latest.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:00 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

HERMES LE GRIS was having his first start for this stable when falling two from home at Southwell last week and he can make a solid fist of trying to atone for that mishap off the same mark. Provided the application of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces has the desired effect, Mrs Grimley has the ability to at least hit the frame in a race of this nature, while Crossbeau also rates as shortlist material.

Preference is for HERMES LE GRIS, who was in control when departing 2 out at Southwell last week and is able to race off the same mark here. Crossbeau was also unfortunate not to score at Chepstow last time and looks the obvious danger, whilst Mattie Ross may be the pick of several interesting handicap debutants.

With so few solid recommendations among the rest, this may be best left to last week's unlucky pair HERMES LE GRIS and Crossbeau.


16:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Larado (13/2 -8%)
Larado

13/2(-8%)
(2) Larado 13/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but ran one of his better races when fourth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 9 days ago, running on. Not ruled out.
Good run at Southwell latest; hasn't been at best in previous runs on the AW track here.
2
2nd (7) Sandy Paradise (4/1 +43%)
Sandy Paradise

4/1(+43%)
(7) Sandy Paradise 4/1, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 9/2) 6 days ago, slowly away. Type to bounce back quickly.
Divided Arctician and Dayman here before running a rare poor race last time.
3
3rd (5) Arctician (11/2 -83%)
Arctician

11/2(-83%)
(5) Arctician 11/2, Course winner. 8/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 19 days ago. Can give another good account.
Doesn't win too often but he's running well and returning to 1m won't be a bother.
4
4th (6) Poetic Force (25/1 -39%)
Poetic Force

25/1(-39%)
(6) Poetic Force 25/1, Course winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year, latest at Brighton in August. Given a considerate return from a break when beating only one home in 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 32 days ago. This will reveal more.
Usually runs well at Wolverhampton so that latest effort was rather worrying.
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5th (8) Smart Deal (18/1 -29%)
Smart Deal

18/1(-29%)
(8) Smart Deal 18/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in November but produced a poor effort returned to a longer trip there 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Has only won a seller (1m Polytrack); no better than fifth in three handicaps since.
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6th (1) Dornoch Castle (18/1 -80%)
Dornoch Castle

18/1(-80%)
(1) Dornoch Castle 18/1, 6/1, shaped as if amiss when last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
First run on the AW when eased right down and finishing last at Newcastle recently.
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7th (4) Dayman (9/2 +0%)
Dayman

9/2(+0%)
(4) Dayman 9/2, 12/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Threatening to come good.
Worth another go over 1m and should get a strong pace to chase here which suits.
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8th (3) Enough Already (15/8 +16%)
Enough Already

15/8(+16%)
(3) Enough Already 15/8, Course winner in November who posted good second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago, running on. Should go well again.
Stays 1m2f and was producing his best work late when just denied over this far at Kempton.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ENOUGH ALREADY won over this course and distance from a 4lb lower mark last May and, with Oisin Murphy an eye-catching jockey booking, everything is in place for another bold showing from the eight-year-old after a near miss at Kempton 12 days ago. Just a short head separated Arctician (second) and Sandy Paradise (third) when they took the minor honours in a 7f handicap here last month and they can fill similar roles here, with this longer trip not expected to be an issue.

DAYMAN has been shaping up well of late and, with a strong pace forecast, he's taken to get off the mark for his current connections. In-form pair Arctician and Enough Already head the dangers.

This should be truly run and it could be the day when everything drops right for DAYMAN. Second choice is Arctician.


16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Skye Breeze (4/1 +27%)
Skye Breeze

4/1(+27%)
(10) Skye Breeze 4/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (1½m) 30 days ago, keeping on well. Ought to remain competitive up 6 lb.
Lightly raced since winning twice last winter, but won at Southwell last month; respected.
2
2nd (4) Valsad (12/1 +25%)
Valsad

12/1(+25%)
(4) Valsad 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in September. 9/2, first run since leaving Harry & Roger Charlton when creditable 3 lengths fourth of 11 to Queen of Ipanema in handicap at Southwell (11f) 21 days ago.
Behind three of these when fourth on stable debut at Southwell and needs to step up.
3
3rd (9) Tenerife Sunshine (8/1 +20%)
Tenerife Sunshine

8/1(+20%)
(9) Tenerife Sunshine 8/1, Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 11 to Queen of Ipanema in handicap at Southwell (1f, 4/1) 21 days ago. Respected off an unchanged mark.
Extra furlong should suit and he remains relatively unexposed; one for the shortlist.
4
4th (1) Onesmoothoperator (13/2 +35%)
Onesmoothoperator

13/2(+35%)
(1) Onesmoothoperator 13/2, Back to winning ways on the right day when bagging the rearranged November Handicap over C&D. Good third here next time and not seen to best effect over 2m here on New Year's Day (treated as if still in form).
Won the November handicap over C&D and much respected down in grade.
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5th (3) Queen Of Ipanema (11/2 +15%)
Queen Of Ipanema

11/2(+15%)
(3) Queen Of Ipanema 11/2, C&D winner. Eight wins from 17 Flat runs. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2) 5 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should have a big say now stepping back up in trip.
8-17 on the AW; not seen to best effect last time; should be suited by this sort of test.
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6th (8) Haveyoumissedme (11/1 -29%)
Haveyoumissedme

11/1(-29%)
(8) Haveyoumissedme 11/1, C&D winner. Fared better than of late when 3¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Queen of Ipanema in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (11f) 21 days ago. Well treated if building on that.
Out of the frame in four starts since back from 404 days off in October; enough to prove.
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7th (2) Beraz (5/2 +0%)
Beraz

5/2(+0%)
(2) Beraz 5/2, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 13 in 1¼m handicap at this course on New Year's Day, needing stronger gallop. Back up in trip. Has good chance on form.
Good third in November Handicap and fourth in hot handicap last time; major player.
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8th (6) Rhythmic Intent (8/1 -23%)
Rhythmic Intent

8/1(-23%)
(6) Rhythmic Intent 8/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 4/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 34 days ago but claims on his runner-up effort over this C&D prior to that.
Close second over C&D in December, but didn't build on it next time; losing run up to 15.
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9th (11) Furzig (25/1 -39%)
Furzig

25/1(-39%)
(11) Furzig 25/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 11 to Queen of Ipanema in handicap at Southwell (11f) 21 days ago, running on.
Second behind Queen Of Ipanema last time with three of these behind; each-way claims.
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10th (5) Nova Legend (125/1 -25%)
Nova Legend

125/1(-25%)
(5) Nova Legend 125/1, Won at Ffos Las in August 2022 but not seen since a below-par run at Haydock in September of that year (final start for James Ferguson). A watching brief has to be the percentage call.
Will do well to win a race like this on stable debut after 17 months off.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Skye Breeze justified favouritism on his return to the all-weather at Southwell last month following a run on turf at Catterick in October. However, a 6lb rise for that success may leave him vulnerable for win purposes on this occasion and the vote goes to BERAZ. Stepping back up in trip appears to be the right move based on his fourth here on New Year's Day, while others to consider include Queen Of Ipanema and Valsad.

QUEEN OF IPANEMA had a few of these rivals in behind her when scoring over 11f at Southwell last month. Geroge Boughey's filly wasn't seen to best effect in a race which tested speed at Wolverhampton last Saturday and is taken to resume winning ways now stepping back up to 1½m (3-3 at trip coming into this). Beraz, Aqwaam and Tenerife Sunshine head the dangers in a competitive opener.

This can go to BERAZ (nap) whose third in the November Handicap was even better than it looked. His latest fourth was another fine run.


16:35 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Dunskay (4/1 -60%)
Dunskay

4/1(-60%)
(1) Dunskay 4/1, Related to a couple of useful types and looked above average when landing an Exeter bumper first time out, impressing with how he went through the race. Possibly found much less testing conditions against him in a listed event at Ascot a month later so is worth another chance.
Sets the standard back down in class, assuming he returns to the form of Exeter debut win.
2
2nd (5) Jax Junior (28/1 +30%)
Jax Junior

28/1(+30%)
(5) Jax Junior 28/1, Jack Hobbs gelding who hinted at ability when eleventh of 18 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, soft, 20/1) last month. Step forward needed.
May do better with Doncaster debut experience under his belt.
3
3rd (13) Big Ginge (7/2 +56%)
Big Ginge

7/2(+56%)
(13) Big Ginge 7/2, £28,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Goodwin Racing and bumper winner Jack Hyde. Dam unraced half-sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Court By Surprise. Makes paper appeal.
£28,000 3yo; has a couple of bumper scorers in pedigree; major yard; respected.
4
4th (11) Blue Las (33/1 -267%)
Blue Las

33/1(-267%)
(11) Blue Las 33/1, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Angels Antics, stays 3m, and bumper winner Angel Face, stays 2½m. Dam (c118/h128) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. One to note on debut.
Half-sister to two winners, including a Huntingdon bumper scorer, for her owner.
5th
5th (9) Shy Love (5/4 +75%)
Shy Love

5/4(+75%)
(9) Shy Love 5/4, €40,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winner/smart hurdler Brandy Love and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Topofthecotswolds. Third sole start in Irish points (Mar 5).
Placed in Irish point; attractively bred; one of two noteworthy contenders for this yard.
6th
6th (8) Ol' Man Brando (11/1 -47%)
Ol' Man Brando

11/1(-47%)
(8) Ol' Man Brando 11/1, €7,500 3-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Lucid Dreams. Newcomers from yard often fancied.
7,500euros 3yo; dam well-related bumper winner; major stable; interesting debutant.
7th
7th (2) Absolutely Fine (12/1 -118%)
Absolutely Fine

12/1(-118%)
(2) Absolutely Fine 12/1, £37,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Hidden Heroics. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 33f) Nine de Sivola. Noteworthy newcomer for a top yard.
£37,000 3yo; pedigree suggests he may not flourish until sent over longer trips.
8th
8th (14) Cauvicourt (16/1 -78%)
Cauvicourt

16/1(-78%)
(14) Cauvicourt 16/1, €68,000 3-y-o, Top Trip gelding. Brother to 19f French chase winner La Fordelle. Dam 3m chase winner.
68,000euros 3yo; Henrietta Knight's first bumper runner since returning to training ranks.
9th
9th (12) Moorsbrook (50/1 -150%)
Moorsbrook

50/1(-150%)
(12) Moorsbrook 50/1, Norse Dancer mare. Dam, placed in point, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stays 25f) Lounge Lizard out of smart 2m hurdle winner Lifestyle. Wears hood.
Has a couple of bumper winners in her pedigree; likely sort.
10th
10th (6) Jimmyjeroo (40/1 -233%)
Jimmyjeroo

40/1(-233%)
(6) Jimmyjeroo 40/1, Telescope gelding. Dam point winner. Rare bumper runner for this yard so worth a second look.
Modestly bred newcomer; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
11th
11th (3) A Good Yomp (66/1 -313%)
A Good Yomp

66/1(-313%)
(3) A Good Yomp 66/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam bumper/fair 2m hurdle winner. Betting can guide.
Out of a bumper winner but his stable is only 2-41 in this type of race.
12th
12th (16) Royal Observatory (50/1 -52%)
Royal Observatory

50/1(-52%)
(16) Royal Observatory 50/1, Siyouni gelding who showed a bit when fifth of 11 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) last month.
Sedgefield debut effort suggests this sharper test may suit; open to improvement.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

16:35 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DUNSKAY was outclassed in a Listed bumper at Ascot in December, having made a winning start to his career at Exeter the time before. The booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye and the five-year-old may prove capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Blue Las is a half-sister to a Listed-placed hurdler and she has to be of interest along with Shy Love, a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Brandy Love, and Jimmyjeroo.

DUNSKAY looked a good prospect when scoring at Exeter on debut and with his subsequent effort in a listed race easy enough to put a line through, Ben Pauling's 5-y-o is fancied to resume his progress. Absolutely Fine, Big Ginge and Fergal O'Brien's pair Shy Love and Ol' Man Brando rate as likely dangers before the benefit of market clues.

Dunskay sets the standard, while BLUE LAS, Shy Love, Ol' Man Brando and Big Ginge are very interesting newcomers.


16:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Star Of Lady M (11/4 +21%)
Star Of Lady M

11/4(+21%)
(1) Star Of Lady M 11/4, Course winner. Creditable length second of 8 to Night On Earth in handicap at this C&D (AW, 10/1) 15 days ago, well positioned. Can give a good account again from handy draw.
Not that consistent but she ran Night On Earth to a length here 15 days ago.
2
2nd (3) Night On Earth (11/8 +45%)
Night On Earth

11/8(+45%)
(3) Night On Earth 11/8, Won 8-runner handicap (2/1) at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago by length from Star of Lady M, making all. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope and entitled to be in the shake up again.
Despite an awkward draw he made all in this new headgear combination over C&D recently.
3
3rd (2) Level Up (15/2 -67%)
Level Up

15/2(-67%)
(2) Level Up 15/2, Five wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win over C&D in January. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 10/3) 7 days ago. Possibilities if leaving that behind.
Won over C&D last month and lost it at the start at Chelmsford last week.
4
4th (6) Harb (11/2 -22%)
Harb

11/2(-22%)
(6) Harb 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Sandown in September. Creditable ¾-length third of 6 to Level Up in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (AW) 24 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark.
Close up behind Level Up and Night On Earth over C&D latest; involved.
5th
5th (8) Recon Mission (16/1 -100%)
Recon Mission

16/1(-100%)
(8) Recon Mission 16/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 5 lengths last of 6 to Level Up in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (AW) 24 days ago, losing all chance start. Better showing anticipated from handy draw now re-united with Tom Marquand.
Losing run is mounting up and behind three of these when last to finish here last month.
6th
6th (5) Dream By Day (25/1 +11%)
Dream By Day

25/1(+11%)
(5) Dream By Day 25/1, Latest win at Goodwood in August. Visored for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, AW, 80/1) 39 days ago, weakening final 1f. Has work to do.
Three-time sprint winner on turf but has yet to make the frame on the AW.
7th
7th (4) Lilkian (18/1 -125%)
Lilkian

18/1(-125%)
(4) Lilkian 18/1, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 82 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Multiple AW winner but 6f is his best trip; also below par when last seen.
8th
8th (7) Ivasecret (25/1 -150%)
Ivasecret

25/1(-150%)
(7) Ivasecret 25/1, Course winner. 7/1, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when 7¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Night On Earth in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago.
Finished well behind here 15 days ago in the race won by new stablemate Night On Earth.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

There is very little to split the likes of Level Up (winner), Night On Earth (second) and HARB (third) based on a recent clash over C&D. However, the last-named may be able to turn around the form of last month's encounter with his old rivals on the revised terms. A previous course and distance winner off a 3lb higher mark, the selection tends to go well for Shane Kelly and the partnership can provide a bit of value in a wide-open sprint handicap.

Claims can be made for most and with that in mind it could pay to take a chance on RECON MISSION. He lost all chance at the start when behind a few of these over C&D 24 days ago and, having been given a chance by the handicapper, a better showing can be anticipated from a handy draw/re-united with Tom Marquand. Night On Earth and Harb head up the dangers.

Level Up got the better of NIGHT ON EARTH here last month but the selection could be helped here by an uncontested lead.


17:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(4) Rise Hall (4/1 +20%)
Rise Hall

4/1(+20%)
(4) Rise Hall 4/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 13/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago, having run of race. Frame claims again.
Has run well the last twice including when fourth over C&D last time; high on list.
(9) Explorers Way (5/1 -122%)
Explorers Way

5/1(-122%)
(9) Explorers Way 5/1, Won 6-runner handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, idling inside the final 1f but always doing enough to hold on. 2 lb higher mark looks manageable and he's high on the shortlist.
All three wins have come here including over this trip last time; should go well again..
(2) Gold Aura (7/2 +22%)
Gold Aura

7/2(+22%)
(2) Gold Aura 7/2, Below form fourth of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 7/2) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. On a workable mark if able to recapture her best form back in handicap.
In the frame in eight of her nine starts; another placing may be her best hope; hood on.
(8) Masterpainter (9/2 +10%)
Masterpainter

9/2(+10%)
(8) Masterpainter 9/2, Not disgraced when third of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago, not clear run briefly 2f out. Back up in trip. Respected.
Ran well when third over 1m here last time and well worth another go over this far.
(5) Showmedemoney (10/1 +0%)
Showmedemoney

10/1(+0%)
(5) Showmedemoney 10/1, Course winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. 40/1, again below form when sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Others arrive in better heart.
Not at his best lately and usually seen over shorter, but is 2-2 in Class 6 handicaps.
(10) Lochnaver (15/2 +6%)
Lochnaver

15/2(+6%)
(10) Lochnaver 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 16/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 24 days ago, finding little. Back at last winning mark but has bit to prove now.
Off the same mark as when successful over C&D in November; could bounce back.
(3) Sparkle In His Eye (20/1 -100%)
Sparkle In His Eye

20/1(-100%)
(3) Sparkle In His Eye 20/1, Course winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 33/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Knows how to win, being 5-19 on the AW and 7-35 overall; one for the shortlist.
(7) Elusive Truth (25/1 +0%)
Elusive Truth

25/1(+0%)
(7) Elusive Truth 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 20 days ago. Others have achieved more.
Out of the frame in all four starts; best watched unless market indicates otherwise.
(6) Busby (33/1 -106%)
Busby

33/1(-106%)
(6) Busby 33/1, Another laboured effort when last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 66 days ago. Hard to have any faith in at present.
4lb below his last winning mark, but has failed to beat a rival in his last two starts.
(1) Thunder Max (33/1 -65%)
Thunder Max

33/1(-65%)
(1) Thunder Max 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 28/1) 4 days ago. Back up in trip. Others preferred,
Ran well on stable debut here in December; has failed to beat a rival in both starts since.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

EXPLORERS WAY returned to winning ways over C&D on his latest start and a 2lb rise is unlikely to stop him from doubling up in what appears to be a more than winnable contest on paper. Gold Aura boasts a consistent level of form and is likely to be in the mix on her return to handicap company, with Rise Hall appealing most of the remainder.

EXPLORERS WAY gained his first success in excess of 1m when scoring over C&D last month and Brian Ellison's gelding looks capable of following up after a minimal rise in the weights. Masterpainter made the pdoium over 1m here last time and can go well again, with Gold Aura also worth a market check returning to handicap company.

Preference is for MASTERPAINTER whose pedigree suggests he is well worth another go over a longer trip.


17:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(3) Eleven Eleven (9/2 +18%)
Eleven Eleven

9/2(+18%)
(3) Eleven Eleven 9/2, Course winner. Latest win here in January. 4/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive.
All three wins have come over 1m here, but he ran poorly last time.
(7) Rich Waters (10/1 -33%)
Rich Waters

10/1(-33%)
(7) Rich Waters 10/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 75 days ago.
Ran well on return to AW in November but not so good next time; losing run up to 19.
(11) Royal Prospect (11/2 +35%)
Royal Prospect

11/2(+35%)
(11) Royal Prospect 11/2, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Looks right back in form and he's well treated on old form.
In fine form over C&D lately; finishing second to a triple subsequent winner last time.
(2) Beylerbeyi (11/8 -15%)
Beylerbeyi

11/8(-15%)
(2) Beylerbeyi 11/8, 7/2, very good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Has best chance on form.
Second behind a triple subsequent winner over C&D last time; respected off the same mark.
(10) Spartan Fighter (12/1 +0%)
Spartan Fighter

12/1(+0%)
(10) Spartan Fighter 12/1, 6-time course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, very good third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that.
Six-time course winner who finished third at Southwell a fortnight ago; each-way claims.
(8) Tees George (13/2 +41%)
Tees George

13/2(+41%)
(8) Tees George 13/2, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1). Off 132 days. Still not fully exposed and may do better still, so one to consider.
Off 132 since getting off the mark at the eighth attempt over C&D; watch market.
(6) Jems Bond (16/1 +11%)
Jems Bond

16/1(+11%)
(6) Jems Bond 16/1, 5-time course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 11/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 20 days ago. Operating below best at present.
Five wins here and now 2lb lower than when last successful; could go well if bouncing back.
(12) Northbound (22/1 +0%)
Northbound

22/1(+0%)
(12) Northbound 22/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving Julie Camacho when bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago, left with lot to do.
C&D winner who didn't run badly on recent stable debut, but more will be needed.
(1) Angel Amadea (22/1 +33%)
Angel Amadea

22/1(+33%)
(1) Angel Amadea 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 33 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Won well at Wolverhampton in December, but nothing like as good next time; opposed.
(4) Primo's Comet (33/1 -136%)
Primo's Comet

33/1(-136%)
(4) Primo's Comet 33/1, Course winner. 25/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 54 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. More required.
All ten wins have come over 5f; failed to beat a rival in one previous attempt at 7f.
(9) Art Of Romance (66/1 +34%)
Art Of Romance

66/1(+34%)
(9) Art Of Romance 66/1, 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 23 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Eight-race maiden who has gone the wrong way over a variety of trips; look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ROYAL PROSPECT won a classified event over C&D on his penultimate start before running with plenty of credit back in a handicap here when only beaten a length into second. Despite being 4lb higher, the nine-year-old is taken to continue in this vein of form. Beylerbeyi went close here on his most recent start and has to enter the reckoning along with Tees George.

BEYLERBEYI is unexposed for his current yard and the form of his latest C&D second is working out very well, so he's worth chancing to go one better at the possible expense of last-time-out winner Tees George, Royal Prospect and Spartan Fighter are also worth considering.

Both BEYLERBEYI and Royal Prospect chased home triple subsequent winners on their last starts. The former races off the same mark.


18:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(3) Balon D'or (5/2 -43%)
Balon D'or

5/2(-43%)
(3) Balon D'or 5/2, Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 12/1) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. More required to double his tally.
Has run creditably in defeat lately, but others are more persuasive; cheekpieces on.
(1) Harvanna (8/11 +20%)
Harvanna

8/11(+20%)
(1) Harvanna 8/11, Progressive filly last summer, defying a penalty at Yarmouth (5.2f) in good style. Shaped well making all-weather/handicap debut after 6 months off when fourth at this course (6f) on New Year's Day and there's every chance she will build on that back down at 5f.
Fourth in warm handicap on return here last month; major player with run under her belt.
(4) Torvar (8/1 +33%)
Torvar

8/1(+33%)
(4) Torvar 8/1, Relished the return to more positive tactics when winning 8-runner handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 18 days ago, forging clear. Hefty 9 lb rise to contend with but is on a roll at present so has to be respected.
Has won two of his last three starts; 11lb higher but folly to dismiss him in current mood.
(5) Bint Alfella (12/1 +70%)
Bint Alfella

12/1(+70%)
(5) Bint Alfella 12/1, Ran below the level of her first 2 starts kept to the minimum trip when sixth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 5/1) 34 days ago. Makes handicap debut and may well prove a different proposition.
Runner-up in first two starts but faded last time; improvement needed on handicap debut.
(6) Zola Power (22/1 -57%)
Zola Power

22/1(-57%)
(6) Zola Power 22/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 16/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 5 days ago, albeit once again a touch keener than ideal. Drop back to this trip should suit so he's not without hope.
5f Wolverhampton winner last month; keen-going sort may appreciate return to this trip.
(2) Mini Magna (28/1 +78%)
Mini Magna

28/1(+78%)
(2) Mini Magna 28/1, Two wins at Bath last summer. 9/1, faced competition for the lead when tenth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Ed Dunlop (16,000 gns).
Won twice at Bath for Ed Dunlop last August; stable debut after five months off.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

HARVANNA should appreciate this drop in trip after weakening late on over 6f here last month and, off 1lb lower, Karl Burke's speedster rates as the one to side with. Torvar fairly bolted up over 5f at Chelmsford most recently, but he finds himself on a career-high mark and that asks a question of him, while Balon D'or's official rating continues to fall and he's another to keep an eye on.

A trappy sprint in which preference is for HARVANNA, who was progressive in a handful of starts on turf last year and shaped very well on return/handicap debut when fourth here over 6f on New Year's Day. She can get the better of Torvar, who ran out an impressive winner at Chelmsford last month, with Bint Alfella rounding off the shortlist now heading down the handicap route.

This can go to HARVANNA who only faded late on when returning from 173 days off in a Class 2 handicap over 6f here last month.


18:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Night Safari (5/6 +40%)
Night Safari

5/6(+40%)
(2) Night Safari 5/6, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, respectable fourth of 11 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm). Off 179 days. Also gelded since last seen and remains with potential, so worth taking a chance on.
Fourth in all starts last year; back from six months off having been gelded.
(6) Good Morning Alex (7/2 -17%)
Good Morning Alex

7/2(-17%)
(6) Good Morning Alex 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Third of 5 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 6 days ago. May yet have more to offer and should be thereabouts.
C&D winner who found the race not run to suit in hat-trick bid here last time; 3lb lower.
(3) Likeashadow (9/2 +0%)
Likeashadow

9/2(+0%)
(3) Likeashadow 9/2, C&D winner. 3/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 12 days ago. Shortlist material.
The most exposed in the field, but he likes it here; can't be left out of calculations.
(4) Due Consideration (11/1 +8%)
Due Consideration

11/1(+8%)
(4) Due Consideration 11/1, Winner at Musselburgh in September. Creditable second of 5 in nursery (2/1) at this course (10.2f). Off 135 days. Back down in trip.
Improved when switched to nurseries last summer (record 2212); watch market on return.
(5) Solar Bentley (12/1 +14%)
Solar Bentley

12/1(+14%)
(5) Solar Bentley 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 18/1) 12 days ago, inadequate test. May well do better and worthy of consideration.
Out of the frame in all four starts; extra furlong should suit, but more needed.
(1) Guns And Flowers (16/1 -45%)
Guns And Flowers

16/1(-45%)
(1) Guns And Flowers 16/1, Good fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 22/1) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not dismissed.
Not beaten far on recent return and should stay 1m, but others make greater appeal.
(7) Maria Land (150/1 -50%)
Maria Land

150/1(-50%)
(7) Maria Land 150/1, First run since leaving John McConnell when fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 28/1) 10 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Out of the frame in all seven starts including on stable debut last time; cheekpieces on.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LIKEASHADOW finished an agonisingly close second over 7f at this track last month and, having been nudged up just 1lb, he can make his presence felt over the mile this time around. The class-dropping Good Morning Alex rates as the main danger to the selection having finished an admirable third here latest, while this drop back to a mile promises to suit Due Consideration, who was caught late on over 1m2f here in September.

NIGHT SAFARI has been gelded since last seen and he's bred to be better than a mark of 65, so he's worth taking a chance on against mostly more exposed rivals. Likeashadow arrives in top form, so he's an obvious danger, while Good Morning Alex can't be dismissed.

The vote goes to GOOD MORNING ALEX who got outpaced in his hat-trck bid here last time, but this may be run more to suit him.


19:05 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(4) King Of Lightning (5/2 +0%)
King Of Lightning

5/2(+0%)
(4) King Of Lightning 5/2, €15,000 foal, €38,000 yearling, Lightning Spear colt. Dam maiden half-sister to smart 6f-8.4f winner Coprah.
Stable not known for winning newcomers.
(3) Memories Maker (7/2 -56%)
Memories Maker

7/2(-56%)
(3) Memories Maker 7/2, 52,000 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart 1m-10.4f winner Class Is Class and useful 11f-12.4f winner Magellan. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Interesting newcomer.
Enough to like on breeding and stable has done well with newcomers in recent weeks.
(6) More Than A Feelin (9/4 +59%)
More Than A Feelin

9/4(+59%)
(6) More Than A Feelin 9/4, €55,000 yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 6f winner Lightning Moon. Market check advised on debut.
Stable has its share of winning newcomers and worth a market check.
(5) Strive (9/2 -29%)
Strive

9/2(-29%)
(5) Strive 9/2, Twice-raced gelding. 7/2, fifth of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Not out of things.
Out of the frame in both starts at Southwell last month, but was well backed last time.
(1) Golden Echo (11/1 +31%)
Golden Echo

11/1(+31%)
(1) Golden Echo 11/1, Once-raced filly. 20/1, fourth of 7 in minor event over C&D on debut 35 days ago. Open to progress.
Some ability when fourth on last month's C&D debut; could make the frame again.
(9) Angelica Catalani (22/1 -100%)
Angelica Catalani

22/1(-100%)
(9) Angelica Catalani 22/1, Twice-raced filly. 100/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at this C&D 20 days ago, slowly away. Each-way claims.
Hinted at ability in the second of two starts over this C&D.
(2) Ancora (66/1 +56%)
Ancora

66/1(+56%)
(2) Ancora 66/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 300/1, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft). Off 12 months. Best watched.
Pulled up in all three starts over hurdles last winter; impossible to fancy.
(10) Queen Of Pop (200/1 -60%)
Queen Of Pop

200/1(-60%)
(10) Queen Of Pop 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 10 in minor event (150/1) at this course (7.1f) 6 days ago. Up against it.
Beat one rival in each of her first two starts here; may show more once handicapped.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

19:05 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Angelica Catalani arguably sets the standard on her latest C&D fifth, but the daughter of Mondialiste could prove vulnerable to one of the debutants. MEMORIES MAKER, a half-brother to Group 3 winner Class Is Class, tops the bill. Charlie Johnston's gelding ticks plenty of the right boxes and he could have too much class for these rivals. Any market support for fellow newcomer More Than A Feelin would be interesting.

This may go to one of the newcomers and MEMORIES MAKER is much respected on his racecourse bow. Strive can also make his presence felt.

This can go to one of the newcomers in the shape of MEMORIES MAKER. The stable has done well with its debutants in the last few weeks.


19:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(4) Crypto Quest (3/1 +25%)
Crypto Quest

3/1(+25%)
(4) Crypto Quest 3/1, Back on scoreboard when narrowly taking 11-runner handicap over C&D (3/1) in November. Since joined Gemma Tutty and remains feasibly treated.
C&D winner when last seen and makes debut for new trainer after three months off.
(9) Beneficiary (5/1 +44%)
Beneficiary

5/1(+44%)
(9) Beneficiary 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, 5/1) 6 days ago. Claims on best form.
Won twice over 6f here last month, but held last time; not sure drop to 5f is the answer.
(1) Sixcor (7/1 +7%)
Sixcor

7/1(+7%)
(1) Sixcor 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 12/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 51 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt.
Things fell right at Wolverhampton in November, but held there next time; more needed.
(7) Birkenhead (8/1 +27%)
Birkenhead

8/1(+27%)
(7) Birkenhead 8/1, C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 12 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
5lb lower than for last win, but recent efforts raise doubts whether he can take advantage.
(8) Urban Dandy (9/4 +18%)
Urban Dandy

9/4(+18%)
(8) Urban Dandy 9/4, Finished with running left (not clear run) when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 4 days ago and is 1 lb below his last winning mark. Player.
1lb lower than when winning over C&D last March; unlucky not to go closer here on Sunday.
(6) Latin Five (10/1 +50%)
Latin Five

10/1(+50%)
(6) Latin Five 10/1, Gained reward for consistency when winning at Ripon in August and produced another creditable effort when second of 12 in C&D handicap when last seen in September. Likely contender.
Beaten a neck over C&D when last seen, but his record fresh raises serious doubts.
(5) Sugar Hill Babe (18/1 -13%)
Sugar Hill Babe

18/1(-13%)
(5) Sugar Hill Babe 18/1, Winner at Bath in August. 6/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 121 days. Risky proposition at present.
1-18; has run well after a similar break, but others are more convincing.
(3) Mews House (25/1 +24%)
Mews House

25/1(+24%)
(3) Mews House 25/1, 7/1, first run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when fourth of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, firm). Off 7 months. Something to find on form.
Front-runner who returns from eight months off; has run well fresh, but others preferred.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Water Of Leith made the most of a career-low mark when scything through the field to score at Southwell in December. However, a 5lb rise in the handicap may leave Jim Goldie's charge vulnerable, with November C&D winner CRYPTO QUEST edging the vote. The son of Profitable is only 1lb higher in the ratings and is taken to make his stable bow a winning one. Sixcor should also get involved if breaking better.

C&D winner URBAN DANDY has dropped to a handy mark and was unlucky not to finish much closer here last week. He gets the nod in the finale. Water of Leith and Latin Five also enter calculations.

The vote goes to WATER OF LEITH who returned to winning form at Southwell last time. He may again get the solid pace he needs.


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