1 Saturday 10th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 30 Races on Saturday 10th February 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (6/4 +0%) Making Headway	6/4(+0%)	(3) Making Headway 6/4, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and created a positive impression when running out a comfortable winner of a Carlisle novice (17.2f) on his hurdling debut in October. Has shaped well both starts in stronger company since and remains unexposed. Won at Carlisle then made the frame in Grade 2 and Grade 1 events; leading player.
2 2nd (2) (5/2 -11%) East India Express	5/2(-11%)	(2) East India Express 5/2, Easy winner only start in bumpers and looked potentially useful when winning 13-runner Kempton novice (21f) in November. Possibly found the more testing conditions against him when only fourth of 8 here (20.5f) subsequently and may yet do better. Bubble was burst here last time but that form has substance; still of interest.
3 3rd (9) (17/2 +15%) Jack Black	17/2(+15%)	(9) Jack Black 17/2, €70,000 3-y-o who has shaped with promise when placed in a pair of bumpers and rates a decent jumping prospect. Clear promise in soft-ground bumpers; remains open to progress; could go well.
4 4th (8) (28/1 -133%) Fourtowns	28/1(-133%)	(8) Fourtowns 28/1, Steadily progressive in bumpers for Stuart Crawford but hinted at temperament (flashed tail) when third at Newcastle on final run in May. Makes hurdle debut. Steady progress in bumpers for Stuart Crawford; subsequently sold for £30,000.
5th 5th (7) (25/1 +0%) David's Well	25/1(+0%)	(7) David's Well 25/1, Placed on completed start in Irish points and shaped with promise in his sole bumper but was well held sent hurdling over C&D 52 days ago. Both rules starts at Newbury, midfield switched to hurdles latest.
6th 6th (18) (80/1 -400%) The Blueberry One	80/1(-400%)	(18) The Blueberry One 80/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h134) bumper/19f-21f hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Looked one for the longer term when well held over C&D on last month's debut. Attractively bred; soundly beaten in bumper here last month but may do better.
7th 7th (1) (9/4 +32%) Hasthing	9/4(+32%)	(1) Hasthing 9/4, French bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles with a fair bit more in hand than the bare margin implies at Catterick (19.3f, soft) last month. Drops in trip but open to improvement. 2-2 over hurdles; now carries double penalty in a better race but retains potential.
8th 8th (13) (250/1 -279%) Platenium	250/1(-279%)	(13) Platenium 250/1, Showed a bit on his debut in a Huntingdon bumper in May but well held both starts since, including on hurdling debut at Doncaster last month. Regressive results in three runs.
9th 9th (14) (33/1 -32%) Salvatore	33/1(-32%)	(14) Salvatore 33/1, Useful on Flat for Peter Schiergen in 2022. Shaped with promise on his hurdling/stable debut over C&D in December but was disappointing at Wincanton last week. Has failed to transfer his Flat form to hurdles in two attempts.
10th 10th (17) (250/1 -658%) The Big Man	250/1(-658%)	(17) The Big Man 250/1, Isn't badly bred but looked one for the longer term when well held in a Chepstow bumper on debut in November. Trailed home last of five in Chepstow bumper 11 weeks ago.
11th 11th (12) (250/1 -67%) Parsons Stone	250/1(-67%)	(12) Parsons Stone 250/1, Modest at best in bumpers and well held both starts over hurdles 9 months apart. Holds weak claims on form.
12th 12th (5) (150/1 -275%) Ballybay	150/1(-275%)	(5) Ballybay 150/1, Sent off favourite when fading into seventh in a big-field bumper at the 2022 Punchestown Festival (only start for Willie Mullins). Almost certainly needed the run tried hooded fully 21 months on at Sandown 15 days ago and will likely be campaigned with handicaps in mind. Shaped better than bare result at Sandown on reappearance.
13th 13th (6) (200/1 -300%) Chancellorstown	200/1(-300%)	(6) Chancellorstown 200/1, Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points but comfortably held both starts over hurdles. Will make more appeal in handicaps after this. Well beaten over C&D last time; one for handicaps shortly.

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12:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MAKING HEADWAY takes in this assignment after an intended visit to Bangor on Friday was scuppered by the weather. The six-year-old went close to plundering a Grade 2 prize at Haydock prior to an honourable fourth in the Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree, and he could be a league above these. It isn't a penalty kick, though, because East India Express' fourth over further here is working out well, while Hasthing is on a hat-trick and could have still more to offer.

MAKING HEADWAY takes a drop in class and looks the pick on form with more to come. The promising Hasthing made it 2 from 2 over hurdles with a fair bit more in hand the margin suggested at Catterick and shouldn't be too inconvenienced by the drop in trip. East India Express completes the shortlist.

He's not the pick on hurdles ratings but HASTHING should rate higher judged on bumper form. Making Headway is second choice.

13:20 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/4 +59%) Eagle Fang	9/4(+59%)	(5) Eagle Fang 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 10¾ lengths tenth of 12 to Kala Conti in Leopardstown Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 46 days ago. Considered. Towards the rear when 66-1 for Grade 2 event at Leopardstown, solid form overall.
2 2nd (4) (11/2 +39%) Bright Legend	11/2(+39%)	(4) Bright Legend 11/2, Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 14/1, fifth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask. Has shown some potential on his first two starts over hurdles but will need to improve.
3 3rd (3) (11/4 +21%) Pacini	11/4(+21%)	(3) Pacini 11/4, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 5/4, won 10-runner juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) 56 days ago, kept up to work. Should have more to offer. Made all to justify favouritism at Fairyhouse in December, can continue on the upgrade.
4 4th (1) (3/1 +67%) Nara	3/1(+67%)	(1) Nara 3/1, Fairly useful ex-Fench winning hurdler. Yard in good form so not ruled out with tongue strap back on. Listed hurdle winner in France, jumping needs to improve on Fairyhouse evidence.
5th 5th (2) (15/2 -50%) Open To Question	15/2(-50%)	(2) Open To Question 15/2, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 24 lengths ninth of 11 to Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle (100/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Flat maiden, won well on hurdling debut, found Grade 1 company too tough last Saturday.

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13:20 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LARK IN THE MORNIN has shaped nicely in a few maiden hurdles this season and may be able to step up here. The Soldier Hollow gelding chased home the impressive Mighty Bandit first time up, before meeting trouble in running when sixth at Leopardstown. Last time, he kept on nicely when third to a smart sort in Highwind at Punchestown and may have got closer but for a mistake at the last. With no penalties to carry, he gets a nice pull of half a stone from the filly Nara. She won a Listed hurdle in her native France and, as a result, has to give weight to the field. The daughter of Jeu St Eloi shaped nicely on her Irish debut when fourth in a strong Grade 3 contest at Fairyhouse and should improve from that. She may turn the tables now with the third-placed Eagle Fang.

LARK IN THE MORNIN holds the edge on form so is taken to gain a first success in this sphere at the chief expense of Eagle Fang, who can also play a part. Pacini looks to have better days ahead of him and needs considering too.

Preference is for LARK IN THE MORNIN, a Flat winner, twice placed over hurdles. He may exploit the 7lb concession from Nara

13:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (5/1 +44%) Emitom	5/1(+44%)	(3) Emitom 5/1, Made winning start for this yard over C&D last spring and found only Young Butler too good on return back here in November. Another good effort in defeat when a clear second to Saint Davy (winner of Grade 3 Sandown handicap since) at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) last time and he's a key player. Won over C&D last March and runner-up on two of his three starts this season; in the mix.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 +45%) Kyntara	3/1(+45%)	(4) Kyntara 3/1, Ended time with Kim Bailey on a downer but going the right way for his new yard, winning handicaps in good style at Lingfield and Aintree on first 2 starts of this season. Probably would've completed the hat-trick but for a final-flight blunder at Warwick (25f, soft) and another bold show likely. May well have completed hat-trick but for stumble after final flight at Warwick.
3 3rd (8) (13/2 +46%) Equinus	13/2(+46%)	(8) Equinus 13/2, Doubled his tally when the 5-length winner of a 3m Aintree handicap on his reappearance in October. Has failed to reproduce that form in 2 subsequent starts, though, and needs to get back on track. Of interest judged on Aintree reappearance win but merely fifth the next twice.
4 4th (9) (14/1 +13%) Picanha	14/1(+13%)	(9) Picanha 14/1, Made it 2-5 over hurdles when gamely accounting for 6 rivals in a Warwick handicap (25f, good) in April 2022 but subsequent absence is cause for concern. Very lightly raced 10yo who won off this mark at Warwick in April 2022, but absent since.
5th 5th (2) (18/1 -125%) Judicial Law	18/1(-125%)	(2) Judicial Law 18/1, Added to his tally in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso in September before finishing second in a big-field Cheltenham handicap (3m, soft) the following month. Below par over the same C&D next time but given a break since and not without each-way hope. Cheekpieces discarded. Three good-ground wins last year; below par on soft last time but not ruled out.
6th 6th (7) (20/1 -186%) Wiseguy	20/1(-186%)	(7) Wiseguy 20/1, Lightly-raced winning 3m hurdler who went in at the first time of asking over fences in 9-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) in November. Has followed that with a couple of poor efforts, though, and he's opposable returned to this sphere. Soundly beaten over fences the last twice; perhaps return to hurdles will trigger revival.
7th 7th (5) (13/2 +28%) American Sniper	13/2(+28%)	(5) American Sniper 13/2, Resumed winning ways in first-time tongue strap at Cheltenham (21f, soft) in November. Not suited by a sharper test when fourth of 11 over 19f at Taunton since and couldn't rule out back up in trip here. Won big-field handicap at Cheltenham two starts ago and is not ruled out.
8th 8th (11) (9/2 +55%) Ikarak	9/2(+55%)	(11) Ikarak 9/2, French import who opened his account on these shores in a Worcester novice in October. Followed up from the front at Newcastle (2¾m, soft) next time but then found life tougher back in handicap company at Cheltenham. Soundly beaten sixth when back in a handicap but this 6yo may be capable of better.
9th 9th (1) (14/1 +22%) On The Blind Side	14/1(+22%)	(1) On The Blind Side 14/1, One-time smart hurdler who snapped a losing run off this mark over C&D last spring. Reappearance third at Sandown was a solid enough effort but, commensurate with his up-and-down profile, he subsequently failed to fire at Plumpton. 12yo whose form is very patchy but his two hurdle runs here have yielded big performances.
10th 10th (10) (16/1 -129%) Ballymagroarty Boy	16/1(-129%)	(10) Ballymagroarty Boy 16/1, Resumed with a career-best when landing a 9-runner Ffos Las handicap (3m, heavy) in December. Failed to back that up at Haydock next time, though, and others make more appeal. Consistent 11yo who could give a good account, but this race is warmer than he's used to.

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13:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

EMITOM, a Grade 2 winner and fourth in a Stayers' Hurdle in his pomp, has proven that he retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game this season. His second to Saint Davy at Ludlow was given a boost when the winner landed a premier handicap at Sandown last weekend, and Alan King's 10-year-old handles testing conditions. So, too, does Kyntara, whose last-flight stumble arguably cost him a hat-trick at Warwick. Judicial Law has been freshened up since a Cheltenham disappointment, while Wiseguy is interesting on his return from fences.

KYNTARA would probably be 3-3 for this yard but for a blunder at the last at Warwick and he can make amends. Emitom has to be feared, with Judicial Law well worth a second look.

A chance is taken on the 12yo ON THE BLIND SIDE, who has an unreliable profile nowadays but whose record at Newbury catches the eye.

13:55 Naas Novices Hurdle 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (100/1 -52%) Makaela's Choice	100/1(-52%)	(7) Makaela's Choice 100/1, Modest hurdler. Excellent third of 9 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy, 16/1) 105 days ago. Difficult ask here, however. Third in an ordinary Galway maiden hurdle in October when last seen; up against it here.
1 1st (1) (7/2 -40%) Answer To Kayf	7/2(-40%)	(1) Answer To Kayf 7/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in October. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 7 to Loughglynn in Grade 2 hurdle at Limerick (23f, heavy, 4/1) 46 days ago. Shortisted. Staying second in a Grade 2 Limerick novice over 2m7f; dropping in trip not an issue.
2 2nd (5) (Evens +0%) Captain Cody	Evens(+0%)	(5) Captain Cody Evens, Highly promising individual. Career best when easily winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy, 2/11) on hurdles bow 16 days ago by 10 lengths from Backtonormal. Big shout with lots more to come. Jumped sketchily but brushed aside Backtonormal at Gowran and likely to improve for this.
3 3rd (4) (18/1 -29%) Backtonormal	18/1(-29%)	(4) Backtonormal 18/1, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. 7/2, 10 lengths second of 6 to Captain Cody in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Open to progress. No match for Captain Cody in a Gowran maiden hurdle; needs further but should run his race.
4 4th (2) (40/1 -60%) Any Road	40/1(-60%)	(2) Any Road 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in November. Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft, 17/2) 70 days ago. Clearly better than Fairyhouse run but needs to improve on all form to be a factor here.
5th 5th (3) (5/2 +29%) Blizzard Of Oz	5/2(+29%)	(3) Blizzard Of Oz 5/2, Promising type. 1 win from 1 run this season. Career best when winning 9-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy, 5/4) on hurdles bow 60 days ago, kept up to work. Likely to improve. Player. Overcame poor jumping in winning his maiden hurdle at Punchestown in December; more needed.
6th 6th (6) (66/1 -313%) Thegraveyardbookie	66/1(-313%)	(6) Thegraveyardbookie 66/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Career best when winning 10-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 14/1) on hurdles bow 43 days ago, keeping on well. Should progress. Probably a decent enough prospect but could well find this a bit too taxing at this stage.

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13:55 Naas Novices Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Paul Townend is back in action here aboard CAPTAIN CODY, having had a few days off, and can return on a winner. The Arctic Cosmos gelding, sixth in last season's Cheltenham Champion Bumper, made an impressive start over timber at Gowran on Thyestes day and could be a smart staying prospect. Stablemate Blizzard Of Oz also commands respect. He's also by the former St Leger winner and won on his hurdling debut at Punchestown in mid-December. He finished second to the selection in a Limerick bumper last year and may play second fiddle again. Answer To Kayf sets the standard off a mark of 134 and also has to be on the shortlist. He comes into this on the back of a good run to finish third in a Grade 2 contest at Limerick over Christmas.

CAPTAIN CODY looked a most exciting recruit when going in at the first time of asking over hurdles at Gowran so is hard to oppose. Stablemate Blizzard of Oz appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Answer To Kayf and Backtonormal.

The one to beat though should be the progressive ANSWER TO KAYF, runner-up in a Limerick Grade 2 with the drop in trip not an issue

14:05 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (8/11 -9%) Shishkin	8/11(-9%)	(2) Shishkin 8/11, Brilliant chaser on his day, landing Ascot Chase 12 months ago before taking the Bowl at Aintree in April. Blotted his copybook when refusing to race on reappearance but was seemingly in control when departing 2 out in King George at Kempton (24f, good) on Boxing Day. The one to beat. Might well have won the King George but for departing after two out; compensation awaits.
2 2nd (4) (9/1 +18%) Hitman	9/1(+18%)	(4) Hitman 9/1, Shaped as if amiss on return in Old Roan at Aintree and having been given a fourth breathing operation after, offered little 3 months on when well held at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Tough to enthuse over. Strike-rate could be better; finished second in a weaker renewal of this contest in 2023.
3 3rd (1) (10/3 -48%) Protektorat	10/3(-48%)	(1) Protektorat 10/3, Recorded a second Grade 1 success in Betfair Chase in 2022/23. Lightly raced since but arrives in good form, matching his excellent third (off an official mark of 165) at Cheltenham when runner-up to the returning L'Homme Presse at Lingfield (22f, good to soft) last month. Plenty to like. Won the Betfair Chase in 2022; ran creditably in valuable event at Lingfield most recently.
4 4th (5) (11/2 +78%) Sam Brown	11/2(+78%)	(5) Sam Brown 11/2, Not at his best on first 2 outings this term but benefited from a step back up in trip (as well as a first-time visor) when winning veterans' series final at Warwick (24f, soft) 4 weeks ago, staying on strongly. This much tougher, and he's not the most reliable these days. Took well to first-time visor at Warwick most recently; could go well in same headgear.
5th 5th (3) (33/1 -18%) Does He Know	33/1(-18%)	(3) Does He Know 33/1, Smart winning chaser at his best and he looked rusty after 11 months off when pulled up at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Had plenty to find with the top 2 in the betting and didn't go with much encouragement when well beaten at Lingfield last month and he looks set for another struggle. Third in a substandard edition of this race last year; plenty to find on balance of form.

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14:05 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Shishkin appeared to have things in control in the King George when stumbling and unseating his rider just after the second last. Despite Hewick picking up the pieces against Bravemansgame and Allaho, the 10-year-old's stamina and usual finishing effort would likely have been enough to hold on. That being said, he refused to race on his seasonal reappearance at Ascot and has shown signs of that in the past, most notably his last two appearances at Cheltenham, and it would be no surprise if PROTEKTORAT came out on top. Bouncing back from a lacklustre Betfair Chase effort, he produced a fine performance in handicap company at Cheltenham before giving L'Homme Presse plenty to think about at Lingfield. He jumped particularly well on his latest outing and a similar performance gives him every chance. Sam Brown returned to form when taking the Veterans' Final at Warwick and may prove best of the remainder, with both Hitman and Does He Know having questions to answer.

One of the last recognised Gold Cup trials and this looks a match between SHISHKIN and Protektorat with Nicky Henderson's 10-y-o selected to come out on top having seemingly been in command when departing in unfortunate circumstances in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day. Sam Brown, who goes particularly well when the mud is flying, could be the one to capitalise should either of the aforementioned protagonists fluff their lines.

Provided things go smoothly for the first time this season, SHISHKIN should win. Protektorat is the biggest threat on current form.

14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 +72%) Glen Kiln	5/4(+72%)	(1) Glen Kiln 5/4, Fairly useful hurdler. Second of 4 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 17 days ago, having run of race. Likely to be in the mix. Career best when runner-up over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last month; could get into the shake-up.
2 2nd (5) (3/1 +45%) Musta Lovea Lovea	3/1(+45%)	(5) Musta Lovea Lovea 3/1, Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs. Very good third of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 16/1) 90 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and one to consider back up in trip. Won't have to improve on his latest run to have a big chance if the step up in trip suits.
3 3rd (9) (3/1 -261%) Union Station	3/1(-261%)	(9) Union Station 3/1, Promising individual. Third of 25 in novice hurdle (20/1) at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Open to improvement and shortlisted now stepping up in trip. Showed lots of promise when third in a 2m maiden hurdle here last month; trip will suit.
4 4th (2) (7/2 -27%) Gold In The Rivers	7/2(-27%)	(2) Gold In The Rivers 7/2, €220,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Showed a bit when fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 9/2) on NH debut 44 days ago. In good hands and he rates a likely improver. Looks to have plenty of potential improvement and should get much closer here than debut.
5th 5th (7) (66/1 -100%) Shraheen	66/1(-100%)	(7) Shraheen 66/1, Mount Nelson gelding. 12/1, sixth of 10 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Showed some ability in a Fairyhouse bumper last month; much more needed on hurdles bow.
6th 6th (4) (150/1 -50%) Lispopple	150/1(-50%)	(4) Lispopple 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 30 days ago. Probably one for later on/low-grade handicaps. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and a bumper and won't be involved here.
7th 7th (6) (150/1 -200%) Shades Of Tara	150/1(-200%)	(6) Shades Of Tara 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. Soundly beaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; up against it here.
8th 8th (3) (150/1 -20%) Harveyshonor	150/1(-20%)	(3) Harveyshonor 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 17 days ago. Passed over here. Beaten a mile on his hurdles debut at Fairyhouse last month and hard to make a case for.
9th 9th (8) (50/1 +0%) Spellacy's Cross	50/1(+0%)	(8) Spellacy's Cross 50/1, Well held both starts in maiden hurdles. Jumped sketchily on his hurdles debut here last month and well beaten upped in trip latest.

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14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

UNION STATION shaped nicely on his debut here last month and can step forward now. The Leading Light gelding was third to easy winner Tullyhill over two miles in a stronger looking contest and, with the run under his belt and stepping up in trip, he looks the one to beat. Musta Lovea Lovea sets the standard off a mark of 111, but is rather exposed and is tried in cheekpieces now. Glen Kiln ran well to chase home Spread Boss Ted at Fairyhouse last time and could prove a bigger danger. Gold In The Rivers, a well-beaten fifth on debut at Leopardstown over Christmas, is a potential improver.

There was a good deal of promise to glean from UNION STREET's debut third in a maiden over 2m here 4 weeks ago and, open to improvement now stepping up in trip, he could be the way to go representing an in-form yard. Musta Lovea Lovea and Glen Kiln head up the dangers, whilst Gold In The Rivers rates another likely improver.

The one to beat is UNION STATION who should build on his highly promising debut over 2m here last month

14:40 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/10 +37%) Edwardstone	11/10(+37%)	(2) Edwardstone 11/10, Likeable sort who won the Arkle at the 2022 Festival and showed top-class form when a commanding winner of the Tingle Creek on last season's reappearance. Found Jonbon too strong on first 2 outings this term before unsuited by 2½m at Kempton since. Can bounce back. Drops back in trip and has leading claims judged on Tingle Creek second two starts ago.
2 2nd (3) (8/1 +11%) Funambule Sivola	8/1(+11%)	(3) Funambule Sivola 8/1, Winner of this race for the last 2 seasons but signs of decline since, so opposable in hat-trick bid. Below best of late but same story last term prior to winning this for second year in a row.
\|F\| \|F\| (4) (11/4 -46%) Boothill	11/4(-46%)	(4) Boothill 11/4, Three-time winner over fences last term, including Grade 2 Wayward Lad at Kempton. Better than ever in landing valuable back-to-back Ascot handicaps (at 16.7f) in November but a rare jumping lapse ended his chance in Desert Orchid at Kempton. Big shout if none the worse. Kicked off campaign with two h'cap wins at Ascot; progressive and firmly in calculations.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (7/2 +71%) Amarillo Sky	7/2(+71%)	(5) Amarillo Sky 7/2, Better than ever when ending 2022 with a brace of wins in handicaps at Cheltenham/Newbury. Respectable 8¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Editeur Du Gite in last season's Clarence House Chase at Cheltenham next time but not seen since (finished lame). Returns from absence but some impressive wins last season; could have a part to play.

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14:40 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of EDWARDSTONE, who is on a retrieval mission after a heavy defeat in the Silviniaco Conti over further at Kempton last month. A creditable second to Jonbon on his two previous efforts this season, Alan King's charge still sets the standard on form and the former Grade 1 winner should have too much for progressive handicapper Boothill, who must prove himself at this level. Editeur Du Gite has strong claims on his penultimate success in the Desert Orchid, while last year's winner Funambule Sivola is another to consider.

EDWARDSTONE was unsuited by the step up in trip in the Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton last month and can quickly bounce back returned to his optimum distance with no Jonbon to contend with this time. Boothill and Editeur du Gite are potentially big threats despite both being let down by rare jumping errors last time.

Having shown strong form when winning two hot handicaps at Ascot in November, BOOTHILL earns the vote ahead of Funambule Sivola.

15:05 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2/1 -14%) Whiskeywealth	2/1(-14%)	(3) Whiskeywealth 2/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, soft, 8/1) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can make presence felt. Every chance before falling two out in a Thurles handicap hurdle in December; big chance.
2 2nd (11) (11/2 +45%) Verbal Sparring	11/2(+45%)	(11) Verbal Sparring 11/2, 14/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Disappointing upped in trip at Punchestown last time but claims on his previous run.
3 3rd (6) (18/1 +45%) Desert Friend	18/1(+45%)	(6) Desert Friend 18/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in June. First run since leaving Philip M. Byrne when good eighth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (16f) 22 days ago, met some trouble. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Not disgraced in a Dundalk handicap last month; would prefer better ground.
4 4th (8) (9/2 +31%) Star Official	9/2(+31%)	(8) Star Official 9/2, Winner at Thurles in October. Below form fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 16 days ago. Has good chance on form. Needs to bounce back from his Gowran effort but every chance of doing so in this company.
5th 5th (2) (11/1 +45%) Ebasari	11/1(+45%)	(2) Ebasari 11/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 40/1) 84 days ago. Struggled to find any sort of form in four runs last year; best watched.
6th 6th (9) (22/1 +33%) Yulong Voice	22/1(+33%)	(9) Yulong Voice 22/1, 40/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Wants better ground than this and well beaten over 2m4f on his return at Navan last month.
7th 7th (5) (9/1 -13%) Clever Currency	9/1(-13%)	(5) Clever Currency 9/1, Latest win in chase at Sligo in September. Below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 10/1) 55 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well beaten in handicap hurdle at Thurles last time (Whiskeywealth fell); others preferred.
8th 8th (1) (7/1 -110%) Champion Green	7/1(-110%)	(1) Champion Green 7/1, C&D winner. 40/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.5f, soft) 13 days ago. Okay run here last time and could be a big player off this mark in such a weak contest.
9th 9th (4) (22/1 -214%) Tempo Chapter Two	22/1(-214%)	(4) Tempo Chapter Two 22/1, 14/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 70 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Hood on 1st time. Back over hurdles now on his first run for a new stable and best watched.
10th 10th (10) (10/1 +17%) Petit Dejeuner	10/1(+17%)	(10) Petit Dejeuner 10/1, Winner at Limerick in November. 11/2, below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 45 days ago. Others more persuasive. Readily landed a handicap hurdle at Limerick in November before disappointing at Christmas.

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15:05 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Not much strong recent form to go on here and WHISKEYWEALTH may prove the answer, switching back to timber. The Yeats gelding takes a drop in class having contested the valuable Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Chase at Fairyhouse last time and he looks on a nice mark over hurdles. He had been running a big race when falling in front two from home at Thurles in a handicap hurdle previously and is capable of scoring off his current rating. Verbal Sparring was well beaten over further at Punchestown last time and may appreciate dropping back to the minimum trip. He had run well previously over two miles at the Kildare venue when chasing home Billy Lee Swagger. Star Official has been knocking on the door and looks like another for the shortlist.

Preference in this open-looking handicap is for STAR OFFICIAL, who wasn't disgraced at Gowran last time and he looks more solid than most of his rivals. Verbal Sparring and Whiskeywealth are taken to fill the places, with Tempo Chapter Two also a candidate for minor honours.

This could go to top-weight CHAMPION GREEN(nap), a maiden hurdle winner here two years ago. He could have too much class for these

15:15 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (11/2 +21%) Iberico Lord	11/2(+21%)	(9) Iberico Lord 11/2, Has made giant strides since undergoing wind surgery, landing Greatwood at Cheltenham on return. Unsuited by way race developed when seventh of 9 to stablemate Luccia in handicap at Ascot (15.7f, good) 49 days ago and remains with potential. Disappointing last time but can't be written off; won the Greatwood in November.
2 2nd (15) (28/1 -75%) L'eau Du Sud	28/1(-75%)	(15) L'eau Du Sud 28/1, Useful hurdler in France and made a positive start in handicaps for this yard last season, third at Kempton over Christmas then filling the same position in Morebattle at Kelso in March. Off 9 months/had wind surgery before pulled up at Cheltenham on his return though so needs to bounce back. Has shown promise in Britain; best to forgive his only run this season; not written off.
3 3rd (16) (14/1 +44%) Go Dante	14/1(+44%)	(16) Go Dante 14/1, Lightly raced 7-y-o who built on reappearance promise when taking 12-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 57 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Doddiethegreat. Can make his presence felt. Won at Cheltenham two months ago but is held by some of these rivals on Greatwood form.
4 4th (11) (18/1 +10%) Doddiethegreat	18/1(+10%)	(11) Doddiethegreat 18/1, Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in 2m Ascot conditions race in November. Good second of 12 to Go Dante in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 57 days ago so he ought to be in the shake-up. Form figures read 11112, most recently second to Go Dante at Cheltenham.
5th 5th (3) (50/1 -25%) Faivoir	50/1(-25%)	(3) Faivoir 50/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last March. Beat only one in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 49 days ago but in the mix if back on his A-game. Won the County Hurdle last term; harder to fancy on the balance of this season's form.
6th 6th (4) (22/1 +33%) Knickerbockerglory	22/1(+33%)	(4) Knickerbockerglory 22/1, Impressive when making a winning reappearance at Ascot in November. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Cheltenham 15 days later, so he could bounce back for top yard. Interesting contender, given his good record when fresh (off since November).
7th 7th (19) (25/1 +24%) Our Champ	25/1(+24%)	(19) Our Champ 25/1, Looked firmly on the up when winning 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Cheltenham on first 2 outings for Chris Gordon. Only a fair third at Kempton last time though but handily weighted if a wind op (also tongue tied) sparks improvement. Chance partly depends on whether he's helped by wind surgery and tongue-tie.
8th 8th (10) (7/2 +50%) Ocastle Des Mottes	7/2(+50%)	(10) Ocastle Des Mottes 7/2, Much improved once sent handicapping for Gabriel Leenders in France and bagged 2m2f handicap at Auteuil when last seen out in June. Starts out now with top yard with more to offer. Most interesting. Ex-French 5yo (won two handicaps at 2m2f) who has to be feared on debut for Willie Mullins.
9th 9th (20) (50/1 -25%) Moveit Like Minnie	50/1(-25%)	(20) Moveit Like Minnie 50/1, Posted significant improvement when winning 2m handicaps at Ludlow and Huntingdon and came in a solid fourth of 9 to Luccia in handicap at Ascot (15.7f, good) 49 days ago. Can give another good account off an unchanged mark. Creditable fourth to Luccia at Ascot but may ideally need a drop back in class.
10th 10th (13) (40/1 -150%) Kamsinas	40/1(-150%)	(13) Kamsinas 40/1, Made an impressive start over hurdles when landing Worcester novice in October and added to that in Haydock Grade 2 following month. Only sixth of 9 in Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, heavy) 46 days ago but sort to bounce back now handicapping. Useful novice hurdler; well held in Grade 1 last time but may still do better.
11th 11th (24) (25/1 +24%) Donnacha	25/1(+24%)	(24) Donnacha 25/1, Going the right way over hurdles and resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Enters calculations despite having a career-high mark to overcome. Won at Warwick last month; consistent and steadily progressive; not dismissed.
12th 12th (17) (25/1 +0%) Norman Fletcher	25/1(+0%)	(17) Norman Fletcher 25/1, Is going the right way over hurdles, following up his victory at Market Rasen with a game success at Aintree (17f). Good second under a double penalty in novice at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) 42 days ago. Not to be underestimated on his handicap bow. Consistent novice hurdler; trainer has won this race three times; could go well.
13th 13th (18) (66/1 -32%) Jilaijone	66/1(-32%)	(18) Jilaijone 66/1, Ran poorly at Sandown last time but had been in good form prior to that, including Ascot second over 2m off this mark in November. Capable of bouncing back. Normally consistent but his form dipped sharply on latest outing; opposed.
14th 14th (14) (5/1 +50%) Altobelli	5/1(+50%)	(14) Altobelli 5/1, Won a bumper and maiden/novice hurdles on first 3 starts last term and has taken his form up a level when placed in 2m Ascot handicap hurdles this winter. One for the shortlist. Solid efforts at Ascot this term; still gives the impression there's a good prize in him.
15th 15th (2) (10/1 +38%) Spirit D'aunou	10/1(+38%)	(2) Spirit D'aunou 10/1, Very progressive sort who made it 5 wins in in his last 6 starts when seeing off 9 rivals over 2m at Sandown (heavy) last time. Raised 10 lb but that latest form has been boosted and there's almost certainly more to come. Sandown success took his handicap record to 3-3; trainer has won this race three times.
16th 16th (5) (8/1 +33%) Lookaway	8/1(+33%)	(5) Lookaway 8/1, Likeable sort who is progressing well over hurdles, completing a hat-trick in Cheltenham Grade 2 in October and posting an excellent second in Newbury's Challow Hurdle last time. Player returned to handicap company. Ran well in major handicap at Cheltenham and Grade 1 novice here the last twice; solid.
17th 17th (22) (66/1 +34%) Yorksea	66/1(+34%)	(22) Yorksea 66/1, Finished a fine fourth in this contest 12 months ago but has refused to race on his last two starts, tried in a visor at Kempton on latter occasion. One to leave alone. Fourth in this race last year; however, has refused to race in both outings this term.
18th 18th (25) (8/1 +50%) Onlyamatteroftime	8/1(+50%)	(25) Onlyamatteroftime 8/1, Bumper winner for Niall Madden but he's twice ran out since, including on his debut for current yard at Cheltenham. Not discredited when sixth of 9 to Luccia in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 49 days ago but needs to build on it now. Quirky sort but is still unexposed and this contest should pan out well for him.
19th 19th (12) (22/1 -57%) Aurigny Mill	22/1(-57%)	(12) Aurigny Mill 22/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after taking 2m handicaps at Wincanton and Kempton this winter. Up another 9 lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. Bids for a hat-trick, having recorded ready wins the last twice; improving.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (23) (25/1 +50%) Ito Ditto	25/1(+50%)	(23) Ito Ditto 25/1, Has returned much improved this term and went 2-3 in 13-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) 45 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's much respected back in handicap company. Novice hurdler who has a solid record this season; this is a tougher assignment.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (21) (50/1 -25%) Alvaniy	50/1(-25%)	(21) Alvaniy 50/1, Placed on both starts in bumpers for Paul Gammell and got off the mark in 2m maiden hurdle at Galway in September. Has twice failed to build on it since, hooded when sixth in 12m4f Wetherby handicap last time, but in excellent hands and remains with potential. Disappointing the last twice but may fare better dropped back to 2m; not fully exposed.

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15:15 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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This prestigious contest has favoured more battle-hardened hurdlers in recent years, which bodes well for the consistent LOOKAWAY, who was only worn down late on when runner-up in the Challow here last time out. The seven-year-old proved himself in a big-field handicap when second to the reopposing Iberico Lord in the Greatwood and conditions should be of no concern. Under Control arrives on the back of a creditable effort in Grade 2 company at Doncaster, while Ocastle Des Mottes is of interest on his first start for the Willie Mullins yard. Last-time-out winners Luccia and Spirit D'aunou are capable of being in the shake-up, as well as Altobelli and Brentford Hope.

Plenty with chances but progressive ex-French winner OCASTLE DES MOTTES rates a most interesting recruit for the all-conquering Willie Mullins' yard and looks the way to go. Nicky Henderson saddles four and his lightly-raced Iberico Lord could prove the pick and emerge as the chief threat to the selection ahead of the likeable Lookaway and improving Spirit d'Aunou. Our Champ and Brentford Hope need factoring into this typically ultra-competitive Betfair Hurdle too.

Ocastle Des Mottes is hugely interesting but first choice is ALTOBELLI (nap), ahead of Spirit D'Aunou and Lookaway.

15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (5/1 -11%) Explorers Way	5/1(-11%)	(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 2nd (2) (9/2 -29%) Gold Aura	9/2(-29%)	(2) Gold Aura 9/2, 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.
3 3rd (6) (40/1 -21%) Busby	40/1(-21%)	(6) Busby 40/1, 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.
4 4th (7) (66/1 -200%) Elusive Truth	66/1(-200%)	(7) Elusive Truth 66/1, 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.
5th 5th (8) (7/2 +22%) Masterpainter	7/2(+22%)	(8) Masterpainter 7/2, 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.
6th 6th (10) (9/2 +40%) Lochnaver	9/2(+40%)	(10) Lochnaver 9/2, 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.
7th 7th (5) (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.
8th 8th (4) (3/1 +14%) Rise Hall	3/1(+14%)	(4) Rise Hall 3/1, 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.
9th 9th (3) (25/1 -39%) Sparkle In His Eye	25/1(-39%)	(3) Sparkle In His Eye 25/1, 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.
10th 10th (1) (40/1 -21%) Thunder Max	40/1(-21%)	(1) Thunder Max 40/1, 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.

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15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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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.

Having shown some encouraging signs since switched to the AW, MASTERPAINTER is worth another chance over this trip.

15:40 Naas Conditions Chase 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/2 -53%) Allegorie De Vassy	5/2(-53%)	(1) Allegorie De Vassy 5/2, Smart chaser. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Below form 33 lengths second of 5 to Riviere D'etel in Grade 3 mares event (8/13) at Fairyhouse (21.4f, heavy) 40 days ago, finding little. Down in trip. Needs to bounce back. Poor run at Fairyhouse last time, nothing between her and Riviere D'Etel on these terms.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 +61%) Riviere D'etel	7/4(+61%)	(2) Riviere D'etel 7/4, Smart chaser. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 10/3, improved to win 5-runner Grade 3 mares event at Fairyhouse (21.4f, heavy) 40 days ago by 33 lengths from Allegorie De Vassy. Back down in trip. Player. Trounced a below-par Allegorie De Vassy at Fairyhouse, nothing between them in theory.
3 3rd (5) (10/3 -104%) Maskada	10/3(-104%)	(5) Maskada 10/3, Smart chaser. Creditable 8¼ lengths third of 6 to El Fabiolo in Hilly Way Chase (9/1) at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 62 days ago. Leading contender. Last year's Grand Annual winner, well suited by these race conditions, may take advantage.
4 4th (4) (15/2 +25%) Instit	15/2(+25%)	(4) Instit 15/2, Useful chaser. 4/1, well-beaten third of 5 to Riviere D'etel in Grade 3 mares event at Fairyhouse (21.4f, heavy) 40 days ago. Down in trip. Beating a below-par Allegorie De Vassy last season, short of the standard required here.
5th 5th (3) (17/2 +47%) Silent Approach	17/2(+47%)	(3) Silent Approach 17/2, Useful chaser. 10/3, respectable 9½ lengths third of 6 to Harmonya Maker in Gr 2 chase at Thurles (20.2f, heavy) 20 days ago, finishing tired. Back down in trip. Modest hurdler who has developed into a very capable chaser, capable of holding her own.

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15:40 Naas Conditions Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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RIVIERE D'ETEL can confirm recent form with Allegorie De Vassy over this shorter trip. The Martaline mare was impressive at Fairyhouse last time when skipping clear from the second-last for a very easy success over 2m5f. She is equally effective at the minimum trip and had run a solid race to chase home Captain Guinness at Navan previously. Paul Townend sides with Allegorie De Vassy again and she is a classy mare on her day. She wasn't at her best last time, but has to be respected on the pick of her form. She had been a good winner at Clonmel in November, when she had stablemate Instit and last year's Grand Annual winner Maskada in behind.

MASKADA stepped up on her reappearance when third in a Grade 2 at Cork and this looks a good opportunity for last season's Grand Annual winner in receipt of weight. Riviere D'etel easily beat a below-par Allegorie de Vassy in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse so Gordon Elliott's mare is feared most.

The 2023 Grand Annual winner MASKADA ha a good chance of coping with Allegorie De Vassy and Riviere D'Etel at these weights

15:50 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (7/2 +22%) Makin'yourmindup	7/2(+22%)	(5) Makin'yourmindup 7/2, Likeable sort who was a useful novice hurdler last term, the highlight being a 3m Haydock Grade 2 success. Promising start over fences when fourth at Exeter in November and given a break having finished tired in 3-runner Leicester maiden a month later. Remains type to do better. Hasn't matched useful hurdles form over fences but going back left-handed today could suit.
2 2nd (4) (4/1 +53%) Rock My Way	4/1(+53%)	(4) Rock My Way 4/1, Didn't really go on over hurdles after notching a Grade 2 novice hurdle win at Cheltenham last year but twice run well following switch to chasing, 7 lengths third of 7 in novices' handicap at Hereford (20.9f) 12 days ago. However, suspect his present mark is about right. Has taken pretty well to fences this term but he'll probably need a career best.
3 3rd (1) (6/1 -80%) Mister Coffey	6/1(-80%)	(1) Mister Coffey 6/1, Talented but rather frustrating type who remains a maiden in this sphere, running below his best when sixth in 18-runner Great Yorkshire Chase 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces worn then again the headgear of choice and he's capable of playing a part if shrugging off latest effort. 0-12 chasing; type to bounce back from below-par last run and unlikely to be far away.
4 4th (2) (5/4 +17%) Inch House	5/4(+17%)	(2) Inch House 5/4, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who has progressed well for switch to chasing, landing back-to-back handicaps here prior to a solid second at Cheltenham (25.2f) 6 weeks ago. Feasible to think there's more to come and big player here. Progressive; fine second at Cheltenham last time; bids to maintain 100% record at Newbury.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (11/1 +31%) Hometown Boy	11/1(+31%)	(3) Hometown Boy 11/1, Useful hurdler who won handicaps at Kempton (21f) and Aintree (24.7f) in 2021. Encouraging he confirmed he retains much of his ability when third on belated return/chase debut at Carlisle (20f) in October and open to improvement provided he can stand more regular racing. Should build on chasing debut after mammoth absence; potentially well treated.

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15:50 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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Jonjo O'Neill sent out of the winner of this race last year and can repeat the feat if INCH HOUSE shows the same level of determination he has since being sent chasing. A winner over the extended 2m6f at this venue on his penultimate start, the selection wasn't the most fluent at his fences that day but made up for it with tenacity and stamina. Makin'yourmindup is another live contender who is open to progression over fences, while Mister Coffey is noted despite the burden of top-weight.

INCH HOUSE has showed much improved form following his switch to chasing, landing back-to-back handicaps here before finishing a good second at Cheltenham 6 weeks ago. Open to further improvement, he can come out on top again. Makin'yourmindup and Mister Coffey head up the dangers.

The solid one is INCH HOUSE whose progressive profile includes two wins from two outings at Newbury.

16:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (15/2 -36%) Great Colaci	15/2(-36%)	(3) Great Colaci 15/2, Veteran. 8-time course winner. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 4/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Veteran with eight course wins to his name; not ruled out each-way.
2 2nd (12) (11/2 +15%) Wheres The Crumpet	11/2(+15%)	(12) Wheres The Crumpet 11/2, Maiden who again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip now and she's not out of things. 0-14 overall but running respectably at present and could have a say.
3 3rd (10) (8/1 +68%) Stand Free	8/1(+68%)	(10) Stand Free 8/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in minor event (50/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 23 days ago. Not the force of old but at least this drop back in trip should be in her favour.
4 4th (7) (9/2 -13%) Rubellite	9/2(-13%)	(7) Rubellite 9/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Good fourth of 8 in minor event (6/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Off the mark at Wolverhampton early in year and has run respectably since; shortlisted.
5th 5th (1) (14/1 -75%) Ana Emaraaty	14/1(-75%)	(1) Ana Emaraaty 14/1, Maiden who produced best effort yet when third over C&D in September and not disgraced upped in trip when fifth of 11 in handicap back here (12.4f) later that month. Not discounted back from a break/down in class. Ended 2023 in good form; unlikely to be far away if ready to roll after a break.
6th 6th (2) (8/1 +20%) Coconut Bay	8/1(+20%)	(2) Coconut Bay 8/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Creditable third of 9 in minor event at this C&D (9/1) 16 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and keeping on. Sound each-way claims again. On a long losing sequence but usually gives her running; in the mix once more.
7th 7th (9) (15/8 +6%) Sea Girt	15/8(+6%)	(9) Sea Girt 15/8, Very good second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (10/3) 16 days ago, staying on well. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has good chance on form. Low-mileage 4yo; short-headed over C&D 16 days ago; leading contender.
8th 8th (4) (80/1 -300%) Knight Of Magic	80/1(-300%)	(4) Knight Of Magic 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Seventh of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 66/1) 16 days ago, ridden 2f out and late headway. Step up to 1¼m worth exploring. Bit more promise when seventh of nine here last time; wears a first-time hood.
9th 9th (8) (150/1 -127%) Run At Dawn	150/1(-127%)	(8) Run At Dawn 150/1, 300/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Poor on last Flat outing. Showed modest form in the summer of 2022 but has achieved precious little since.
10th 10th (6) (20/1 -25%) National Question	20/1(-25%)	(6) National Question 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving J. S. Bolger when seventh of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, soft) in August. Likely best watched unless market spoke in his favour back from 6 months off. Unplaced all five starts; hard to recommend on form but worth a market check after a break.
11th 11th (11) (33/1 -65%) Strong Team	33/1(-65%)	(11) Strong Team 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 9 in minor event (50/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, no extra final 1f. 0-19 on Flat but made frame here last time; could run some sort of race.
12th 12th (5) (28/1 -133%) Mayjority	28/1(-133%)	(5) Mayjority 28/1, Maiden who ran below pick of his form when last of 7 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. 0-8 for three different trainers; needs this step up in distance to have a positive effect.

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16:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

SEA GIRT was only beaten a short head when second in a similar event over C&D a couple of weeks ago and the first-time application of a tongue-tie could help him to go one better here. Great Colaci also hit the crossbar when last seen at this level and he should not be discounted, while Rubellite and Wheres The Crumpet are next best.

SEA GIRT saw the trip out well as he returned to the pick of his form when runner-up over C&D 16 days ago and a repeat should see Iain Jardine's charge go close with a tongue tie now enlisted. Rubellite, Great Colaci and Wheres The Crumpet are others fancied to be thereabouts.

Less exposed than most of these, SEA GIRT was short-headed over C&D 16 days ago and can go one better in a first-time tongue-strap.

16:15 Naas Conditions Chase 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (8/13 +65%) Its On The Line	8/13(+65%)	(6) Its On The Line 8/13, Useful chaser. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner hunter chase at Down Royal (24f, soft, 11/2) 46 days ago. Looks the one to beat again. Developed into major force last season, form of Down Royal win makes attractive reading.
2 2nd (3) (13/2 -136%) Billaway	13/2(-136%)	(3) Billaway 13/2, Useful chaser. 3-time C&D winner. Nine wins from 25 NH runs. Won 7-runner hunter chase at Downpatrick (28.7f, good to soft, 10/3), going with enthusiasm. Off 8 months. Not as consistent these days but should be tuned up for this. Bidding to win this event for the fifth year in a row, lack of race-fitness a drawback.
3 3rd (7) (5/1 +44%) Ramillies	5/1(+44%)	(7) Ramillies 5/1, Useful hurdler. First run since leaving W. P. Mullins when creditable 11¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Its On The Line in hunter chase (12/1) at Down Royal (24f, soft) 46 days ago. Showing fine form in points, fourth behind Its On The Line at Down Royal, appears held.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (8/1 -140%) Hitak	8/1(-140%)	(5) Hitak 8/1, £50,000 3-y-o, Lauro gelding. Closely related to French 17f/19f chase winner Enguerande. Won last 3 of 4 starts in points (latest Jan 14) and warrants close monitoring in the market on Rules debut. Unbeaten in three starts in points since December, beat a good yardstick at Dromahane.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (12/1 -60%) Battleoverdoyen	12/1(-60%)	(2) Battleoverdoyen 12/1, Grade 1 winner in his pomp but just useful nowadays. Has won both starts in points since last seen under Rules and looks a formidable addition to the hunter chasing division. Top-class in his youth, showed enthusiasm when winning at Tyrella a fortnight ago.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (20/1 -43%) Annamix	20/1(-43%)	(1) Annamix 20/1, Useful chaser. Didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner hunter chase at Killarney (23f, good, 6/4), just holding on. Off 9 months since but has the ability to feature if his jumping holds up. Beat Billaway at Fairyhouse last April, jumped badly at Punchestown, lacks a recent run.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (200/1 -100%) Salseros	200/1(-100%)	(8) Salseros 200/1, Modest hurdler. 200/1, first run since leaving Barry Connell when creditable sixth of 16 in hunter chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 45 days ago. Third in a point since but he's out of his depth. Maiden point winner by a big margin on his penultimate start, looks out of his depth here.

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16:15 Naas Conditions Chase 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Billaway has won this for the last four years but tends to be better for a run and may be best watched on his belated return. The vote goes to ITS ON THE LINE, who comes here having won a strong contest at Down Royal last time. The Presenting gelding got home by half a length from Ferns Lock on St Stephen's Day and that form is very strong, with the runner-up posting an impressive win at Thurles since. Battleoverdoyen is an interesting recruit to this division. He won an Open in Tyrella late last month and with that confidence-boosting success under his belt, he could be a force in this.

ITS ON THE LINE arrives on a hat-trick and, if the emphasis is sufficiently on stamina, he should be capable of completing it at the possible expense of Hitak, who is an intriguing addition from points. Battleoverdoyen also merits plenty of respect on his first go in this sphere.

An emerging star last season ITS ON THE LINE has confirmed a high standard by beating the talented Fern Lock at Down Royal.

16:25 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/2 +25%) Royal Infantry	9/2(+25%)	(6) Royal Infantry 9/2, Point winner who maintained his unbeaten record in comfortable fashion when taking out an 18-runner event at Doncaster on Rules debut. More to come and warrants consideration. Point winner; made successful bumper debut at Doncaster; promising type.
2 2nd (4) (9/2 +36%) Noahsgreatrainbow	9/2(+36%)	(4) Noahsgreatrainbow 9/2, Represents a thriving stable and arrives on the back of a likeable winning debut at Wincanton, showing a good attitude. May well feature. Winning start at Wincanton on Boxing Day; should improve and needs taking seriously.
3 3rd (2) (9/1 +18%) I'm A Lumberjack	9/1(+18%)	(2) I'm A Lumberjack 9/1, Shaped well amidst inexperience on debut and bettered that when second at Newbury next time. Came up short at this level at Ascot on latest outing, however. Some promise all three starts but others may have more scope for improvement.
4 4th (8) (7/2 +50%) Union Avenue	7/2(+50%)	(8) Union Avenue 7/2, Placed both starts in Irish points and has made an impressive start under Rules, doubling his tally (from as many starts) in gutsy fashion at Aintree 46 days ago. Another bold showing seems likely. Game winner at Kelso and Aintree; respected even though Charlotte Jones cannot claim.
5th 5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Clap Of Thunder	14/1(+0%)	(9) Clap Of Thunder 14/1, From a good family and stepped forward from his debut when runner-up at Warwick last time. Needs further progress if he's to feature in this, though. 4yo with two promising runs under his belt; type to progress further.
6th 6th (7) (25/1 -14%) U Cant Be Serious	25/1(-14%)	(7) U Cant Be Serious 25/1, Bit better behind Let It Rain at Ascot 7 weeks ago but likely to be outclassed again. Steadily progressive but will need even more to break his duck at the fourth attempt.
7th 7th (1) (3/1 -20%) Histrionic	3/1(-20%)	(1) Histrionic 3/1, Expensive purchase on the back of success between the flags. Didn't quite come up to expectations when third over C&D on debut but clearly well regarded, so marked step forward would come as no surprise. Easy point winner; encouraging third here on rules debut; open to plenty of progress.
8th 8th (3) (50/1 -150%) Mount Washington	50/1(-150%)	(3) Mount Washington 50/1, Out of a bumper winner and showed something to work on when third at Ffos Las 80 days ago. This is a stiff task, though. Showed something to build on when third at Ffos Las but this is a much stronger event.
9th 9th (10) (17/2 -70%) Dirty Den	17/2(-70%)	(10) Dirty Den 17/2, Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and solid efforts both starts since. Has left Nigel Twiston-Davies since latest outing and return to this trip should suit. Looks the pick on form judged on a win and two seconds for Nigel Twiston-Davies.

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16:25 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ROYAL INFANTRY got off the mark under Rules in fine style in a Doncaster bumper last month and this well-bred five-year-old is too bright a prospect to ignore. Histrionic could well emerge as the better of the two Paul Nicholls-trained runners and commands respect given he holds previous C&D experience. Union Avenue is 2-2 in bumpers and cannot be ruled out given his progressive profile, while Noahsgreatrainbow is another to watch out for.

HISTRIONIC was a big purchase from points and went like the best horse for most of the way on Rules debut, simply showing greenness under pressure. He should have learned plenty from that, so he can improve enough to open his account for all that the likes of Union Avenue and Dirty Den have achieved a bit more to this point.

The two 4yos plus Noahsgreatrainbow and Royal Infantry must be considered but HISTRIONIC could improve past them all.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Flash The Dash	5/2(-11%)	(2) Flash The Dash 5/2, Nineteen runs since sole win in 2021. 7/2, returned to form when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. Task is now building on that. Arrives on long losing run but good second at Southwell 16 days ago; enters calculations.
2 2nd (9) (17/2 -42%) May Remain	17/2(-42%)	(9) May Remain 17/2, 17/2, typically showed bags of speed when fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 3 days ago, going off too hard. Should remain competitive. Good fourth at Kempton three days ago when collared late under an aggressive ride; player.
3 3rd (4) (5/2 +55%) Beneficiary	5/2(+55%)	(4) Beneficiary 5/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 5/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 2 days ago. Respected. Scored twice over C&D last month; good second over 5f on Thursday; each-way shout.
4 4th (6) (20/1 -150%) One Last Hug	20/1(-150%)	(6) One Last Hug 20/1, Four wins from 19 runs last year, latest at Wolverhampton in December. 33/1, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 6 days ago, not clear run from 2f out. Didn't enjoy the rub of the green when ninth here six days ago; considered.
5th 5th (5) (15/2 -67%) Sparkling Spirit	15/2(-67%)	(5) Sparkling Spirit 15/2, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 6/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 19 days ago. Her consistency is hard to knock and she could well open her account from a career-low mark. Yet to register a victory but she comes here in good order; can go well again eased 1lb.
6th 6th (3) (15/2 +53%) Spring Romance	15/2(+53%)	(3) Spring Romance 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, showed more than on his belated return when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Handicapper drops him 5 lb. Off 25 months and has beaten just one rival in a pair of 7f/1m handicaps last month.
7th 7th (7) (16/1 -60%) My Boy Jack	16/1(-60%)	(7) My Boy Jack 16/1, 9/1, made little impression when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Blinkers back on. Scored at Wolverhampton (6f) in October but he's been rather in and out since.
8th 8th (1) (15/2 +6%) The Toff	15/2(+6%)	(1) The Toff 15/2, 12/1, ran better than previously without matching his best efforts for this yard when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. A fair 7f winner for Charles Hills but he's yet to match that form for his current yard.
9th 9th (10) (28/1 -12%) Fighting Chance	28/1(-12%)	(10) Fighting Chance 28/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Ran one of better races when 2½ lengths sixth of 9 to Beneficiary in minor event (33/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Needs to build on that now. Is now 0-22 but not disgraced when sixth over C&D latest; others remain more persuasive.
10th 10th (8) (40/1 -150%) Impulsive Lady	40/1(-150%)	(8) Impulsive Lady 40/1, 20/1, ran poorly after 12 weeks off (had breathing operation) when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Remains a maiden and had a wind op before last of ten in 7f Southwell handicap latest.

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16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

FLASH THE DASH filled second place over 7f at Southwell on his most recent outing and the five-year-old is hard to oppose off the same mark here. May Remain has not been beaten far on his last couple of starts and is more than capable of making the frame in a race of this nature, while similar comments apply to Sparkling Spirit.

SPARKLING SPIRIT is yet to taste success, but her consistency is hard to knock so Adrian Keatley's charge gets the tentative vote having dropped to a career-low mark. May Remain is another arriving in good order so he may emerge as the main danger, with Flash The Dash and Beneficiary another couple not out of things, either.

An open sprint but MAY REMAIN signalled he's ready to go in when caught only late on at Kempton last time out and he gets the verdict

16:50 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (8/13 +81%) Kap De Triomphe	8/13(+81%)	(2) Kap De Triomphe 8/13, Cima De Triomphe gelding. Dam, maiden hurdler/chaser in France, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Charmix. Makes some appeal on paper. In good hands with Pat Doyle whose Wartime Leader was second in a similar event last month.
2 2nd (1) (2/1 -100%) Buckaway Freddie	2/1(-100%)	(1) Buckaway Freddie 2/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Slate House and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Touch Kick. Every chance he'll make a winning start. Half-brother to Grade 1 winner Slate House, carries trainer's colours, of obvious interest.
3 3rd (5) (11/1 +50%) Rose Boum	11/1(+50%)	(5) Rose Boum 11/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Trainer going well. Made some late headway on C&D debut, the experience of that race could be a big help now.
4 4th (4) (20/1 +0%) Lion City	20/1(+0%)	(4) Lion City 20/1, £9,000 3-y-o, Dubawi gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 1½m winner Fumata. Dam lightly raced on Flat. 600,000gns yearling, never ran for Godolphin, changed hands for 9,000GBP last summer.
5th 5th (3) (20/1 -43%) Kellys Grove	20/1(-43%)	(3) Kellys Grove 20/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam (h90) 2m hurdle winner, also 9.5f-1½m winner on Flat. Dam won four races on the Flat and a 2m hurdle, heavy ground may not be ideal.

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16:50 Naas NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Not much form to go on here and BUCKAWAY FREDDIE gets the token vote. Gordon Elliott's Flemensfirth newcomer is a half-brother to Slate House, a Grade 1 winner over fences as a novice a few years ago. The Pat Doyle-trained Kap De Triomphe is another interesting newcomer. The French import is out of a half-sister to a decent sort in Charmix. Rose Boum is the only one in the field with experience and she may improve from her initial effort, having finished sixth to Shuttle Diplomacy here last month.

BUCKAWAY FREDDIE is well related and represents top connections, so he should be up to making a successful debut in what doesn't look a particularly strong race. Kap de Triomphe also makes some appeal on paper.

Not much to go on, but the fact that Pat Doyle provided the runner-up in a similar event last month sways the vote to KAP DE TRIOMPHE

17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5/6 +56%) Jungle Charm	5/6(+56%)	(4) Jungle Charm 5/6, 7/1, promising fourth of 12 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on her debut, nearest finish. Off 8 months but this Jungle Cat filly has more to offer. Player. Half-sister to winners for her yard; duly showed promise at Windsor last June; respected.
2 2nd (3) (5/2 -201%) Ribal	5/2(-201%)	(3) Ribal 5/2, Fairly useful gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap (11/8) at Epsom (10.1f, good) 166 days ago on final run for Andrew Balding. Has form to play a part if back on song for his new yard. Ex-Andrew Balding; has something to prove dropped sharply in trip but brings the best form.
3 3rd (1) (10/1 +60%) Calder Valley	10/1(+60%)	(1) Calder Valley 10/1, 25/1, tenth of 15 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut, slowly away. Off 19 months but can still do better. Never dangerous in 6f maiden at Doncaster in July 2022; gelded since; check the betting.
4 4th (2) (20/1 -233%) Nights Over Egypt	20/1(-233%)	(2) Nights Over Egypt 20/1, Modest gelding. Creditable third of 7 in minor event at this course (8f, 66/1) 37 days ago. Down in trip with more needed. Nine-race maiden; drops in distance on third run for shrewd new connections; may improve.
5th 5th (5) (13/2 +68%) Willow Baby	13/2(+68%)	(5) Willow Baby 13/2, Fair filly. 10/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. One to consider. Faces a difficult task at the weights but is a solid type; record here reads 2243.

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17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

RIBAL can make a winning debut for new connections, with a mark of 79 suggesting that the son of Roaring Lion could prove to be a class above these rivals. That said, Jungle Charm was not disgraced on her sole previous start, finishing fourth at Windsor, and should not be underestimated, despite a 250-day break. The rest all need to improve, but Nights Over Egypt is the pick of them.

JUNGLE CHARM made a promising start when fourth in a Windsor maiden last summer and Archie Watson's Jungle Cat filly can make light of her absence here. Ribal starts out with Stuart Williams with the form to have a big say so rates the chief threat ahead of Willow Baby and Calder Valley.

With doubts over her rivals for various reasons, JUNGLE CHARM's appeal is heightened. Ribal is feared most on form.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/2 +45%) Verona Star	11/2(+45%)	(4) Verona Star 11/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Second to Finn Russell over C&D in December; mixed since; new headgear now reached for.
2 2nd (5) (20/1 -100%) Luna Magic	20/1(-100%)	(5) Luna Magic 20/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 25/1) 17 days ago. Could bounce back quickly. Well beaten at Lingfield last month after a 3-month layoff; should leave that behind here.
3 3rd (10) (40/1 +20%) Capallcliste	40/1(+20%)	(10) Capallcliste 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 13/2) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Out of sorts. Poor form in eight starts, including when backed last time.
4 4th (3) (3/1 +14%) Phantasy Mac	3/1(+14%)	(3) Phantasy Mac 3/1, C&D winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Worth taking a chance on. Down in weights and Simon Walker booked but recent efforts need some forgiveness.
5th 5th (2) (7/4 +0%) English Spirit	7/4(+0%)	(2) English Spirit 7/4, 3-time C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap (6/4) at this C&D 21 days ago, well positioned. Should go well again. Conditions to suit and dug deep to win here 3 weeks ago; 1lb rise negligible; major player.
6th 6th (8) (40/1 -100%) Inclement Weather	40/1(-100%)	(8) Inclement Weather 40/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not fired over 6f so far this winter; this trip more suitable; not ruled out.
7th 7th (6) (12/1 -50%) National Health	12/1(-50%)	(6) National Health 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Very good sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (100/1). Off 96 days. More required. Modest to date but latest C&D start was eyecatching; one to note for market confidence.
8th 8th (1) (10/3 +5%) Finn Russell	10/3(+5%)	(1) Finn Russell 10/3, C&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/2) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back up in trip. Very much one to consider. Three wins since November, including C&D; hard puller but has the ability to feature.
9th 9th (7) (66/1 -100%) Dance Angel	66/1(-100%)	(7) Dance Angel 66/1, 50/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago, met some trouble. Others more persuasive. 7f turf win for D O'Meara last summer; low-key effort latest; others look safer.
10th 10th (9) (40/1 -150%) Sirius White	40/1(-150%)	(9) Sirius White 40/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 16/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Henry Spiller. Visor on 1st time. Two 7f wins at Chelmsford; up in class for stable debut; new headgear; others stronger.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

In a moderate event, it is hard to oppose ENGLISH SPIRIT, who has won two of his last three starts and a 1lb rise for the most recent of those victories may underestimate him. Finn Russell has not been disgraced on either outing since winning over C&D in December, and he edges out Phantasy Mac and Luna Magic to be best of the rest.

PHANTASY MAC has slipped in the weights and, with blinkers applied, he could be up to capitalising if the market speaks in his favour. Last-time-out winner English Spirit is a threat and Finn Russell has been in good form for a while.

National Health needs a market check but ENGLISH SPIRIT arrives at the top of his game and can register a fifth course win.

17:45 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (3/1 -71%) Twirler	3/1(-71%)	(6) Twirler 3/1, Ran best race upped in trip when third of 9 in minor event (5/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Open to further improvement. In frame all three starts; others could improve but she's the form pick.
2 2nd (5) (3/1 +60%) Havana Force	3/1(+60%)	(5) Havana Force 3/1, Offered something to work on when third of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 20/1) on debut 28 days ago. Better to come. 20-1, encouraging third behind stablemate at Chelmsford on debut; should be in the mix.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 -60%) Duke Wellington	4/1(-60%)	(3) Duke Wellington 4/1, 25,000 gns foal, Soldier's Call gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Lustown Baba and 1m winner Lady Beware. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Interesting newcomer. 25,000gns foal; would not need to be anything special to make an impact on debut.
4 4th (2) (9/4 +36%) Bonaventure	9/4(+36%)	(2) Bonaventure 9/4, Offered something to work on when fourth of 9 in minor event (7/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 17 days ago, sticking to task. Likely to improve. Showed something to build on when fourth at Lingfield on debut; could improve markedly.
5th 5th (7) (80/1 -142%) Gregorianna	80/1(-142%)	(7) Gregorianna 80/1, Very green when well held in a C&D maiden on debut 25 days ago, missing break. Weak in the market and looked green when seventh of nine over C&D; needs to improve.
6th 6th (4) (7/1 +7%) Notion In Motion	7/1(+7%)	(4) Notion In Motion 7/1, Shaped with some encouragement when sixth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) on debut 7 days ago, never nearer. Should improve. Some promise on Wolverhampton debut, late headway into sixth after slow start; chance.
7th 7th (1) (150/1 -500%) Alexandra Aclaim	150/1(-500%)	(1) Alexandra Aclaim 150/1, Aclaim gelding. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Newcomer by Aclaim; worth a market check but the majority of his yard's winners are 4yo+.

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17:45 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

TWIRLER (third) had Bonaventure (fourth) four lengths behind when beaten less than a length at Lingfield and she sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 67. The daughter of Cable Bay could have more to offer and might be tough to beat. Havana Force shaped with some promise when third at Chelmsford on debut and should improve, while Duke Wellington warrants a market check on his first start.

Newcomer DUKE WELLINGTON makes plenty of appeal on paper in the context of this race and could well be up to making a winning start. Twirler shaped well at Lingfield recently and is considered the main threat ahead of Havanna Force.

Several could improve but TWIRLER has shown enough in three runs to suggest she can win a race of this nature and she gets the vote.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 8.5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 +29%) Charlatan	5/4(+29%)	(1) Charlatan 5/4, Promising sort. Career best when winning 8-runner minor event (6/4) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 6 days ago, well on top finish. Remains open to improvement and big chance provided he takes to this surface. Chasing a hat-trick after 1m wins at Kempton and Lingfield; more to come; leading claims.
2 2nd (8) (7/1 -75%) Inexplicable	7/1(-75%)	(8) Inexplicable 7/1, Modest gelding. 7-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 4/6, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Shortlist material. Conditions to suit and he's back in form this year; should be in the shake up.
3 3rd (4) (25/1 -79%) Broughtons Flare	25/1(-79%)	(4) Broughtons Flare 25/1, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 8 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 6/1) 16 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Conditions to suit but not at his peak this winter and this looks warm for the grade.
4 4th (5) (14/1 -27%) Calleveryoneuknow	14/1(-27%)	(5) Calleveryoneuknow 14/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 2½ lengths sixth of 8 to Charlatan in minor event (11/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 6 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Unplaced in races won by reopposing rivals the last twice; new headgear tried today.
5th 5th (7) (14/1 +30%) Dillydingdillydong	14/1(+30%)	(7) Dillydingdillydong 14/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 12/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Kempton (11f) 10 days ago. Back down in trip and likely to find one or two too good. The odd fair effort this winter but essentially an exposed maiden; others are stronger.
6th 6th (3) (11/2 +15%) Brave Display	11/2(+15%)	(3) Brave Display 11/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form sixth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 6/5) 11 days ago. Claims if he puts his best foot forward. He's been threatening this winter and this should be run to suit; each-way claims.
7th 7th (2) (6/1 +25%) Hawajes	6/1(+25%)	(2) Hawajes 6/1, Modest gelding. Won 10-runner minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 13/2) 5 days ago. More needed up in trip here. Off mark in 7f classified event on Monday; more required to defy penalty but 1m+ may help.
8th 8th (11) (22/1 -83%) Vivency	22/1(-83%)	(11) Vivency 22/1, Modest mare. Creditable second of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 11/1) 11 days ago, no match for winner. Not without each-way hope. Two fair runs last month but more will be needed to come out on top.
9th 9th (9) (9/1 +10%) Kenstone	9/1(+10%)	(9) Kenstone 9/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 10 in minor event (12/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Each-way chance. Veteran who has been knocking at the door here this winter; should be involved again.
10th 10th (6) (80/1 -142%) Defilade	80/1(-142%)	(6) Defilade 80/1, Course winner. One win from 36 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, first run since leaving Sophie Leech when seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Readily passed over. Low-key return from long absence (stable debut) last month; best watched.
11th 11th (10) (25/1 -108%) Vitesse Du Son	25/1(-108%)	(10) Vitesse Du Son 25/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 12 days ago. Place possibilities. Creditable 2nd over C&D last time but more will be needed to end his losing run.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 8.5f Race Class Flow

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

Charlatan and Hawajes both merit plenty of respect given their recent victories at this level, although the 5lb penalties that they carry could leave them vulnerable. With that in mind, marginal preference is for KENSTONE, who made the frame twice over C&D last month and the veteran should be capable of scoring at this level. Inexplicable is another with valid form claims.

The one who stands out on account of his progressive profile is CHARLATAN, and David Simcock's charge is taken to complete the hat-trick. Inexplicable looks solid and he is clear second choice ahead of Brave Display and Kenstone.

A competitive race for the grade but CHARLATAN looks a fair bit better than a 0-50 performer and can complete his hat-trick.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (6/4 +14%) Mereside Madness	6/4(+14%)	(4) Mereside Madness 6/4, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (2/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Holds very good claims nudged up just 2 lb. Gradually getting better; won over C&D two weeks ago; obvious candidate from 2lb higher.
2 2nd (1) (16/1 -167%) Fletchers Dream	16/1(-167%)	(1) Fletchers Dream 16/1, Twice-raced winner. Course winner. Seventh of 12 in minor event (7/2) at this course (6f) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. More needed on his handicap debut. Better effort when 33-1 winner on debut; now up in distance and with cheekpieces fitted.
3 3rd (3) (10/3 +0%) Chapman	10/3(+0%)	(3) Chapman 10/3, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago, running on. In the mix with the headgear again sported. Back to form in first-time cheekpieces when close second at Kempton; in the mix.
4 4th (5) (11/1 -38%) Bestie	11/1(-38%)	(5) Bestie 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 30 days ago. Hood on for handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Beaten 7l+ all runs but up in trip/hooded for handicap debut; may have untapped potential.
5th 5th (2) (9/2 +0%) Private Getaway	9/2(+0%)	(2) Private Getaway 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 25/1) 19 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. Can give a good account. On going day when third at Kempton; fair claims if repeating that form from unchanged mark.
6th 6th (6) (25/1 -56%) Polly The Rocket	25/1(-56%)	(6) Polly The Rocket 25/1, C&D winner in January. 11/1, 15½ lengths eleventh of 12 to Mereside Madness in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago so needs to get back on track. Sole success from 11 attempts came over C&D but disappointing both starts since.
7th 7th (7) (7/1 +30%) Quick Away	7/1(+30%)	(7) Quick Away 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 8 in maiden (28/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 39 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Makes handicap debut and much respected. Will need a personal best by some way to make a winning handicap debut.

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Mereside Madness justified favouritism by a short head over track and trip and has only been put up 2lb, so he has to be respected. However, preference is for CHAPMAN, who responded to first-time cheekpieces when denied by a half-length at Kempton, and George Scott's gelding is fancied to shed his maiden tag at the ninth time of asking. Private Getaway completes the shortlist.

MERESIDE MADNESS arrives on the up so is fancied to make light of a 2 lb rise for his recent C&D success and go in again. Kempton runner-up Chapman is next on the list, with Private Getaway and Quick Away also in the mix in this open handicap.

Up 2lb for a battling C&D success two weeks ago, MERESIDE MADNESS may follow up. Handicap debutant Bestie could be unexposed.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (10/3 +52%) Forest Fairy	10/3(+52%)	(8) Forest Fairy 10/3, €78,000 yearling, Waldgeist filly. Dam, German 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 1¾m winner Saroog out of useful 1½m winner Bahama Bay. Notable newcomer. Only filly in the line-up; classy middle-distance pedigree; top yard; worth a market check.
2 2nd (4) (11/4 -10%) Los Toldos	11/4(-10%)	(4) Los Toldos 11/4, 750,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Lajooje. Dam, 7f/1m winner (fourth in German 1000 Guineas), half-sister to high-class winner up to 6.5f Equiano. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for top trainer. Like King's Reign he's bred to be useful; interesting to see which one the market favours.
3 3rd (6) (3/1 +25%) Torrent	3/1(+25%)	(6) Torrent 3/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/2, third of 5 in maiden at Goodwood (9.9f, soft). Off 136 days. Up in trip. Remains with potential and looks the pick of those with experience. Similar form in two outings in the autumn; open to progress and must be respected.
4 4th (3) (2/1 -60%) King's Reign	2/1(-60%)	(3) King's Reign 2/1, 1,500,000 gns yearling, Dubawi colt. Half-brother to smart 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Silver Knott. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for top stable. Worth a chance to make a winning start. Beautifully bred and cost 1.5 million gns; one of two fascinating newcomers for the yard.
5th 5th (1) (20/1 +20%) Carnival Day	20/1(+20%)	(1) Carnival Day 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at this course (9.5f) 63 days ago. Up in trip. Signs of ability without posing threat in two runs; probably of more interest in long term.
6th 6th (7) (125/1 -150%) What A Night	125/1(-150%)	(7) What A Night 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Very green when fifth on debut at Southwell; improvement is possible but necessary.
7th 7th (5) (200/1 +0%) Succeed	200/1(+0%)	(5) Succeed 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 200/1) on debut 84 days ago. Up in trip. 200-1 when a tailed-off last of 11 finishers on Lingfield debut (1m2f) in November.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Flickering Halo is the pick of those with race experience following his close third over 1m3f at Southwell last time. However, a chance can be taken on KING'S REIGN, who cost 1,500,000gns as a yearling and is a Dubawi half-brother to the high-class Silver Knott. Los Toldos, a stablemate of the selection, was a 750,000gns purchase and his dam is a Listed-winning half-sister to the dual King's Stand winner Equiano.

Both Charlie Appleby-trained newcomers cost a fortune and the chances are that one of them will make a winning start. Marginal preference is for KING'S REIGN over Los Toldos, with Torrent the obvious candidate to capitalise if both disappoint.

Charlie Appleby's pair stand out on paper and KING'S REIGN, with the stouter pedigree, gets the verdict over stablemate Los Toldos.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (13/8 +41%) Cover Up	13/8(+41%)	(3) Cover Up 13/8, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW). Off 101 days. Makes tapeta debut. Has good chance on form. Plenty of speed when winning over 6f at Lingfield on AW debut; could still be well treated.
2 2nd (1) (33/1 -136%) Burning Cash	33/1(-136%)	(1) Burning Cash 33/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm). Off 175 days. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Mainly below par during light 2023 campaign and return to form needed on AW debut.
3 3rd (7) (11/2 -10%) Pepsi Cat	11/2(-10%)	(7) Pepsi Cat 11/2, Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 22 days ago, bit in hand. Player. Completed hat-trick with cosy win over C&D three weeks ago and she's clearly thriving.
4 4th (8) (17/2 +39%) Zarzyni	17/2(+39%)	(8) Zarzyni 17/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 6 in handicap (8/1) at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Something to find on form. On a dangerous mark but hasn't threatened the last twice and his losing streak continues.
5th 5th (6) (4/1 +67%) Dream For Gold	4/1(+67%)	(6) Dream For Gold 4/1, 22/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good). Off 127 days. Back down in class. Below par when last seen but gelded since and on a handy mark on his best form.
6th 6th (12) (22/1 -120%) Herakles	22/1(-120%)	(12) Herakles 22/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (7/1) 16 days ago, always holding on. More needed at this level. Returned from wind op to win over C&D last month and could have more to offer.
7th 7th (2) (18/1 -13%) Jump The Gun	18/1(-13%)	(2) Jump The Gun 18/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Latest win here in November. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 7/1) 25 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Inconsistent but some good 6f form here late last year and not ruled out.
8th 8th (11) (9/1 -38%) Henery Hawk	9/1(-38%)	(11) Henery Hawk 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (9/1) 6 days ago, always holding on. Carries penalty. Can make presence felt. Has won over C&D the last twice and he has to be respected under a 5lb penalty.
9th 9th (10) (28/1 -250%) Son Of Sampers	28/1(-250%)	(10) Son Of Sampers 28/1, 11/8, first run since leaving M. Halford & T. Collins when seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Always behind over C&D on recent stable debut but interesting to see if his backers return.
10th 10th (5) (28/1 -180%) Look Out Louis	28/1(-180%)	(5) Look Out Louis 28/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm, 16/1), going off too hard. Off 154 days. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for. Two-time course winner who is on a reduced mark, but his 2023 campaign was underwhelming.
11th 11th (9) (28/1 -40%) Our Absent Friends	28/1(-40%)	(9) Our Absent Friends 28/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Last of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 7/1) 25 days ago. Struggled on last month's reappearance but this two-time C&D winner is not ruled out.
12th 12th (4) (18/1 -177%) Revenite	18/1(-177%)	(4) Revenite 18/1, 6/4, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago, not knocked about. Might have needed that more than expected. Early promise and may get back on track at some point, but arrives with something to prove.

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Pepsi Cat completed a hat-trick when scoring over C&D and while she is in this sort of form, she has to be considered off a 5lb higher rating. However, she could come out second best to the John & Thady Gosden-trained COVER UP, who struck by just over a length on his third handicap start at Lingfield in November. He remains in the same grade and could be the one to beat. Henery Hawk is seeking a third consecutive track-and-trip win and is another to note under his penalty.

COVER UP showed much improved form when making a successful AW debut in fine style at Lingfield when last seen in November and is one to follow on synthetics. Thriving pair Henery Hawk and Pepsi Cat head the dangers.

The Gosden-trained 4yo COVER UP showed bundles of speed when winning on his AW debut over 6f at Lingfield and can follow up.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (12/1 -336%) One Night Stand	12/1(-336%)	(5) One Night Stand 12/1, Course winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 21 days ago, well ridden. More needed up 4 lb in this stronger race. Two Lingfield wins this winter; effective here but could prove vulnerable this time.
2 2nd (7) (7/2 +61%) Harry Brown	7/2(+61%)	(7) Harry Brown 7/2, 17/2, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) when last seen in October. 3-6 on the AW and a bold show could be on the way. Good record on AW and this is less competitive than he was contesting on turf last year.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Intervention	5/1(-11%)	(3) Intervention 5/1, Five-time course winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Good second of 6 in handicap (7/2) at this course (6.1f) 15 days ago, just failing. Cheekpieces back on and this consistent type should be in the mix once more. In the form of his life since November but today's drop to 5f isn't sure to suit so well.
4 4th (1) (7/2 +46%) Silky Wilkie	7/2(+46%)	(1) Silky Wilkie 7/2, 3½ lengths seventh of 10 to One Night Stand in handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 21 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run given that he was returning from a 4-month break. Couldn't rule out. Looked rusty after a break at Lingfield latest; dropped 2lb and looks well treated; chance.
5th 5th (6) (7/1 +36%) Mondammej	7/1(+36%)	(6) Mondammej 7/1, Unreliable type. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 6 days ago, nearest finish. Remains on a workable mark and should have a part to play. Frustrating but hugely talented; unlucky in the run on Sunday; each-way shout again.
6th 6th (2) (6/1 -71%) Kinta	6/1(-71%)	(2) Kinta 6/1, One win from 3 runs last year. 22/1, creditable neck second of 10 to Willem Twee in listed race at Lingfield (6f, AW) 84 days ago, slowly away. Has to enter calculations. Improving when last in action; drops in trip with the hood left off; still has potential.
7th 7th (8) (18/1 +10%) Reigning Profit	18/1(+10%)	(8) Reigning Profit 18/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win here in January. Last of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago. Difficult ask from 5 lb out of the handicap. C&D winner last month; below par at Chelmsford last time; vulnerable from 5lb wrong.
8th 8th (4) (6/1 +8%) Alligator Alley	6/1(+8%)	(4) Alligator Alley 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in August. Below form 3¼ lengths sixth of 10 to One Night Stand in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 21 days ago. Will be a danger to all if on-song. On a good mark and should go well but may be ideally suited by a straight track.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

ONE NIGHT STAND may have been 4lb out of the handicap when he sprung a surprise at Lingfield three weeks ago but there was no fluke about the effort and Scott Dixon's consistent gelding, who tends to go well at this time of year, ranks highly in his bid to follow up. Alligator Alley (sixth) and Silky Wilkie (seventh) have theoretical chances of turning the Lingfield form around on the revised terms, but the class-dropping Kinta is feared most, despite having to concede 12lb to the selection.

Cases can be made for the majority of these, with HARRY BROWN shading preference. Though below par on turf when last seen in the autumn, he's now 2 lb below his last winning mark and the return to the all-weather is another positive factor. It's hard to fault Intervention and he looks set for another bold show, while Alligator Alley and Silky Wilkie are both capable of better than they showed behind One Night Stand at Lingfield.

A competitive sprint in which the well-treated SILKY WILKIE can defy top weight at the main expense of Harry Brown.

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2/1 -33%) Pallas Lord	2/1(-33%)	(5) Pallas Lord 2/1, Returned to winning ways at this C&D in January and again ran well when second of 7 in handicap (11/8) here 16 days ago. Leading contender in his current form. C&D winner before good C&D second latest; rates a big player off same mark.
2 2nd (7) (5/1 +23%) Odd Socks Havana	5/1(+23%)	(7) Odd Socks Havana 5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Raced too freely switched to front-running tactics when sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 16 days ago. No surprise to see him leave his latest effort behind. Beat only one when ridden from the front over C&D 16 days ago; sort to bounce back.
3 3rd (3) (11/2 +21%) Bossy Parker	11/2(+21%)	(3) Bossy Parker 11/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. After 4 months off (had a wind op), step back in right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 23 days ago. One to consider with blinkers reapplied. Hinted at a revival after wind op when fourth at Southwell 23 days ago; considered.
4 4th (1) (10/3 +90%) Captain Cooper	10/3(+90%)	(1) Captain Cooper 10/3, Left Richard John O'Brien, shaped as if amiss when last of 15 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 28/1) in August 2022. Off 18 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Eoin Christopher McCarthy. Off 18 months since last in Killarney h'cap sole start for Eoin McCarthy; others preferred.
5th 5th (6) (11/1 -38%) Nine Elms	11/1(-38%)	(6) Nine Elms 11/1, Bounced back to form when third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 28/1) 12 days ago. On a dangerous mark if he can build on his latest effort. Returned to form when third in 9.5f Wolverhampton h'cap 12 days ago; needs to back it up.
6th 6th (2) (33/1 -106%) Humble Spark	33/1(-106%)	(2) Humble Spark 33/1, In first-time hood and eyecover, beaten long way out when last of 8 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 14/1) when last seen in May. Has work to do as he makes tapeta debut after 8 months off. Last of eight in 7f Redcar handicap when last seen out eight months ago; more is needed.
7th 7th (8) (25/1 -108%) Coco Starlight	25/1(-108%)	(8) Coco Starlight 25/1, Little impact in 3 starts so far, seventh of 10 in minor event (66/1) at Southwell (7.1f) in September. Has plenty to find as she goes up in trip for her handicap debut. Has shown only poor form in her three runs; no forlorn hope now going handicapping though.
8th 8th (4) (8/1 -191%) Reclaim Victory	8/1(-191%)	(4) Reclaim Victory 8/1, C&D winner. Best effort so far this winter when second of 8 in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 24 days ago. Can make her presence felt as she makes first run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison. C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second here; very much in the mix.

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Pallas Lord was on target over C&D from a 2lb lower mark last month and the son of Dandy Man can be expected to mount another stern challenge, having gone close subsequently. However, a chance is taken on BOSSY PARKER, who posted his best effort in a while when finishing fourth over 7f at Southwell. Eased 2lb in the ratings, Stella Barclay's charge looks extremely well treated judged on what he has previously achieved on turf. Reclaim Victory appeals most of the remainder.

PALLAS LORD has been in good form over C&D on his first 3 starts of the year, getting his head back in front on his second outing in January before running at least as well when second 17 days later. He is taken to see off the challenge of Reclaim Victory, who was only narrowly denied here last time, with Odd Socks Havana completing the shortlist.

Donald Whillans' PALLAS LORD (nap) can race off the same mark as when a good recent C&D second so is taken to resume winning ways.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (15/2 +6%) Billy Mill	15/2(+6%)	(6) Billy Mill 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in August. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 15/2) 14 days ago. Close 3rd in this race last year off 5lb higher; should be at concert pitch now; contender.
2 2nd (4) (7/2 +30%) He's A Gentleman	7/2(+30%)	(4) He's A Gentleman 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 5/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 53 days ago, having run of race. Respected. Two wins and two seconds from his last four starts (all here); should remain competitive.
3 3rd (8) (12/1 -50%) Algheed	12/1(-50%)	(8) Algheed 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Second of 4 in handicap (7/2) at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Conditions to suit and she ran creditably last time; others perhaps better treated though.
4 4th (1) (11/1 -38%) Remarkable Force	11/1(-38%)	(1) Remarkable Force 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/2) 30 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Went close on stable debut but less good last month; change of headgear tonight.
5th 5th (10) (18/1 -177%) Surprise Picture	18/1(-177%)	(10) Surprise Picture 18/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 11/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Two C&D wins since September but he's opposable from the widest stall.
6th 6th (2) (22/1 -38%) Wiseacre	22/1(-38%)	(2) Wiseacre 22/1, First run since leaving Archie Watson when bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 22 days ago. Ran away with a 1m AW handicap last summer; never dangerous on recent stable debut.
7th 7th (7) (17/2 -21%) Thapa Vc	17/2(-21%)	(7) Thapa Vc 17/2, 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 11/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap back on. Ended 2023 with two 7f wins; not at his best last time but not impossibly handicapped.
8th 8th (11) (22/1 -120%) Royal Musketeer	22/1(-120%)	(11) Royal Musketeer 22/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. 16/5, fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 22 days ago. 7f win at Southwell in December; raced too freely latest; tricky draw to overcome here.
9th 9th (9) (14/1 -180%) She's Centimental	14/1(-180%)	(9) She's Centimental 14/1, Course winner. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, driven out. Enters calculations. Popped up in cheekpieces two weeks ago; headgear off today and this trip a query.
10th 10th (3) (7/1 +36%) Eden Storm	7/1(+36%)	(3) Eden Storm 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 22 days ago. Both career wins have come over C&D; below par last time but still has time to do better.
11th 11th (12) (22/1 +33%) A Pint Of Bear	22/1(+33%)	(12) A Pint Of Bear 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 22/1) 5 days ago. Must improve. C&D win last month but held twice in Class 5 since and now steps up a grade.
12th 12th (5) (7/2 +53%) Baileysgutfeeling	7/2(+53%)	(5) Baileysgutfeeling 7/2, 33/1, last of 8 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm), going off too hard. Off 149 days/had wind op. First run for yard after leaving Nikki Evans. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Fitted with headgear now and jockey booking catches eye on debut for new stable. Starts out for new yard off reduced mark & after a wind op; cheekpieces added; interesting.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Ideally berthed in stall three, WISEACRE could be hard to peg back if he puts the pace to the race. Luke Morris, who has done well since returning from his stint riding in Japan, has previous knowledge of the selection's style of running and, with his services secured, there are solid grounds to expect another bold showing. Thapa VC, He's A Gentleman and Surprise Picture are others with recent winning form to consider.

BAILEYSGUTFEELING rather lost his way for Nikki Evans but he's potentially well treated starting out for a new yard so could be worth chancing back from a break. She's Centimental responded well to this headgear when scoring at Kempton and is another to consider along with the in-form He's A Gentleman.

Billy Mill is dangerous but the combination of a wind op, new yard and headgear make BAILEYSGUTFEELING (nap) of some interest.

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/4 +45%) Possible Ambition	11/4(+45%)	(3) Possible Ambition 11/4, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. After 6 weeks off and with visor reapplied, respectable third of 8 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 24 days ago. Can give his running once more. C&D winner who wasn't discredited when C&D third 24 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.
2 2nd (4) (5/1 +38%) Balqaa	5/1(+38%)	(4) Balqaa 5/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Possibly still building up her fitness when fifth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at this course (10.2f) 24 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Back down in trip. It's now 15 starts since her last success and she beat only one over 1m2f here last time.
3 3rd (7) (13/2 +46%) Coligone Kate	13/2(+46%)	(7) Coligone Kate 13/2, Remains a maiden after 19 races. First start since leaving Ollie Pears, probably needed the run after 10 months off when seventh of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 33 days ago. Hood now reached for. Off 10 months before seventh of nine over C&D last month; possibilities with hood added.
4 4th (5) (6/1 -100%) Pop Favorite	6/1(-100%)	(5) Pop Favorite 6/1, Five-time C&D winner. Back on track when winning 7-runner handicap (6/1) here 16 days ago, edging ahead 1f out. Respected at this venue. Returned to form to bag a fifth C&D victory latest; he's weighted to go well again.
5th 5th (6) (8/1 -7%) Masham Moor	8/1(-7%)	(6) Masham Moor 8/1, C&D winner. After 4 months off having left Chris Fairhurst, shaped as if better for the outing when fifth of 7 in handicap (7/2) here 2 weeks ago. Has dropped back down to his last winning mark. Encouraging start for new yard when patiently-ridden C&D fifth; can take a step forward.
6th 6th (2) (7/2 -17%) Weloof	7/2(-17%)	(2) Weloof 7/2, Again shaped well when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 45 days ago, conceding first run. He remains 1 lb below his last winning mark, so he could be ready to go one better this time around. Is knocking at the door, runner-up at Wolver 45 days ago; he's a player despite a 2lb rise.
7th 7th (1) (15/2 -88%) Amaysmont	15/2(-88%)	(1) Amaysmont 15/2, C&D winner. In first-time cheekpieces, produced his best effort this winter when fourth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago, despite having not been ideally placed. Interesting from career-low mark. C&D scorer; good fourth at Southwell 16 days ago; considered with the headgear again on.
8th 8th (8) (33/1 -32%) Cammy	33/1(-32%)	(8) Cammy 33/1, Making his first start for Simon Whitaker following 27 months off, ran below form when ninth of 12 in minor event (66/1) at this C&D 25 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Off 27 months before ninth in classified event over C&D 25 days ago; others appeal more.

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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POP FAVORITE landed a similar C&D event under Elisha Whittington last month and a subsequent 3lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from following up. The form of Weloof's latest Wolverhampton second was franked when the winner struck again earlier in the week, so he merits plenty of respect with that in mind. Amaysmont should not be underestimated either.

WELOOF has shaped as if his turn could be near when runner-up on his last 2 starts, conceding first run at Wolverhampton on his latest outing (the winner has scored again since), so he is taken to get back to winning ways. Pop Favorite gained a fifth C&D success 16 days ago and could be the main danger, ahead of Amaysmont.

Marginal preference in an open contests is for WELOOF who can gain a deserved win at the chief expense of C&D scorer Pop Favorite

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/2 -10%) Haku	11/2(-10%)	(2) Haku 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 6/1) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. Didn't fire on Polytrack last month but a contender if judged on earlier Tapeta form.
2 2nd (3) (11/1 -57%) Way Of Life	11/1(-57%)	(3) Way Of Life 11/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Each-way shout. Made the frame eight consecutive times (five times over C&D) since September; respected.
3 3rd (6) (33/1 -32%) Lexington Knight	33/1(-32%)	(6) Lexington Knight 33/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Kempton (12f) 10 days ago. Others make more appeal. Very well suited by 1m4f on Tapeta but has been out of form lately.
4 4th (8) (18/1 -13%) Johnny Boom	18/1(-13%)	(8) Johnny Boom 18/1, Four-time course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 11/1) 10 days ago. Likely to find a few too good. Made low-key return to the Flat last month and remains on a fairly tough mark.
5th 5th (10) (2/1 +27%) Charlie's Choice	2/1(+27%)	(10) Charlie's Choice 2/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Kempton (11f, 11/8) 10 days ago, well on top finish. 6 lb rise tolerable and this 4-y-o probably has more to offer. Up in grade again today but won twice last month and needs to be taken very seriously.
6th 6th (4) (5/2 +64%) Heathen	5/2(+64%)	(4) Heathen 5/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 9/4) 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Beaten favourite last time but started off for current stable with two very good runs.
7th 7th (1) (7/1 -100%) Liseo	7/1(-100%)	(1) Liseo 7/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Kempton (11f) 38 days ago. Major player. Led close home to score at Kempton last month; on tough mark for Tapeta debut.
8th 8th (9) (20/1 -82%) Percy Willis	20/1(-82%)	(9) Percy Willis 20/1, C&D winner. Below form sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft, 25/1) 13 days ago. Couldn't rule out. Very respectable fourth over C&D on latest Flat start but others appeal more all the same.
9th 9th (7) (25/1 -25%) Sun Tracker	25/1(-25%)	(7) Sun Tracker 25/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 18/1) 58 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Ran on well for third over C&D on stable debut in November but below that form since.
10th 10th (5) (12/1 -71%) Cavern Club	12/1(-71%)	(5) Cavern Club 12/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. Ninth of 11 in handicap (11/4) at Southwell (11.1f) 23 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Unable to justify good market support last month, after a break; now has a point to prove.
11th 11th (11) (150/1 -127%) Let Her Loose	150/1(-127%)	(11) Let Her Loose 150/1, Four wins from 10 runs last year. 11½ lengths eleventh of 12 to Charlie's Choice in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (11f) 10 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Won four times on turf last year but has looked badly out of sorts lately.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Charlie's Choice is bidding for the hat-trick after scoring by two and a half lengths over 1m3f at Kempton last time, and it would be no surprise to see him involved off a 6lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to LISEO, who had a subsequent winner back third when going in by half a length at Kempton last month and a 3lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from recording a double. Way Of Life has hit the frame on seven of his last eight outings and can also go well.

This is a higher-grade handicap than those won by CHARLIE'S CHOICE last month but he is clearly on the up and is taken to complete the hat-trick. Liseo produced his best effort yet when getting on top close home at Kempton and a 3 lb rise looks manageable. He is feared most ahead of Haku, Percy Willis and Way of Life.

Charlie's Choice is respected but Tyler Saunder's 5lb claim might enable consistent 6yo WAY OF LIFE to get his head in front.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (15/8 +53%) Tonal	15/8(+53%)	(10) Tonal 15/8, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who again ran well when fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 7/2) 4 days ago, that despite being intimidated late on. Far less exposed than most he meets here and one to be interested in. Improved efforts in handicaps the last twice; still has potential; new trip this evening.
2 2nd (5) (15/2 -50%) Cryptos Dream	15/2(-50%)	(5) Cryptos Dream 15/2, Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Last of 10 in handicap back at that venue (10f) 23 days ago, seemingly amiss. Rates a likely type to bounce back. Flopped at Chelmsford last time but she'd been in good form beforehand; Rossa Ryan booked.
3 3rd (12) (11/1 -10%) Come To Pass	11/1(-10%)	(12) Come To Pass 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 28 days ago. Step back down in trip rates a likely plus and better showing anticipated. Two good runs over C&D this winter; not at best last time (1m4f); not discounted.
4 4th (3) (10/3 +52%) Isle Of Wolves	10/3(+52%)	(3) Isle Of Wolves 10/3, Twenty four runs since last win in 2019. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 15 days ago, well positioned. Rider takes off handy 5 lb here and respected in present groove. Placed in his last three starts, two over C&D; should run his race once again.
5th 5th (2) (16/1 +20%) Classic Speed	16/1(+20%)	(2) Classic Speed 16/1, Last of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12.2f) 15 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Quickly dropped back in trip here and handicapper has relinquished his grip further. Unplaced all eight starts, including when backed on his stable debut.
6th 6th (8) (4/1 -33%) Pink Jazz	4/1(-33%)	(8) Pink Jazz 4/1, C&D winner who having been very well backed, ran creditably when fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (evens) 26 days ago. Blinkers back on and significant if the money comes for him again. Fluffed his lines when gambled on latest but handicapped to win & commands serious respect.
7th 7th (7) (40/1 -60%) Heavenly Wish	40/1(-60%)	(7) Heavenly Wish 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 16/1) 31 days ago, beaten over 1f out. Makes tapeta debut. Yet to offer a huge amount but she's bred to stay and still has low mileage.
8th 8th (1) (7/1 -56%) Always Fearless	7/1(-56%)	(1) Always Fearless 7/1, Course winner. 11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago. Expected to be in the mix again up 4 lb. Won off 4lb lower at Kempton last week (1m); stays this far; one to consider.
9th 9th (11) (28/1 +30%) Still Standing	28/1(+30%)	(11) Still Standing 28/1, Unreliable type. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (14f) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Underperforming this winter but tumbling down the weights; only of interest if backed.
10th 10th (4) (40/1 -21%) Fly The Nest	40/1(-21%)	(4) Fly The Nest 40/1, Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 25 days ago, dropping away over 2f out. Significantly up in trip. Not fired so far this winter but he's becoming more realistically treated again now.
11th 11th (6) (100/1 -203%) Freestyle	100/1(-203%)	(6) Freestyle 100/1, Fair maiden on Flat/over hurdles in France but absent since finishing runner-up in a claiming hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.9f) back in December 2021. Likely best watched unless market vibes prove particularly positive. Modest maiden in France; absent for 789 days; plenty to prove.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

ISLE OF WOLVES has produced some really solid efforts of late, including his close-up third over C&D last month, and he was kindly dropped 1lb for that display. The eight-year-old is well drawn in stall two and could prove tough to reel in. Last-time-out winner Always Fearless is likely to have his supporters, while Pink Jazz can fight it out for the minor honours after his fourth over track and trip last time.

TONAL again ran well on just his second start in handicaps when fourth here (8.6f) 4 days ago, that despite being intimidated late on. He's far less exposed than most he meets here and gets the nod to confirm the promise of that run now upped in trip. Pink Jazz, who was well backed last time, would need considering if supported again for his shrewd stable, with Isle of Wolves and Cryptos Dream others to consider.

Cryptos Dream can quickly bounce back from a quiet run but PINK JAZZ is handicapped to win and gets the nod.

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Tomform Saturday 10th February 2024

Races & Results Saturday 10th February 2024

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12:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:20 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Naas Novices Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:40 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:15 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Naas Conditions Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:50 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Naas Conditions Chase 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:25 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Naas NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 8.5f Race Class Flow

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow