1 Saturday 9th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 9th March 2024

There were 43 Races on Saturday 9th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Hereford, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 9th March 2024

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

13:15 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/2 +54%) Spiced Rum	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(5) Spiced Rum 13/2, Fair staying handicapper on the Flat and opened her account at the fourth attempt over hurdles with a hood added(retained here) at Hereford (16.2f, soft) last month. Likely to continue to pay her way but she's probably biting off more than she can chew on this occasion. Modest Flat winner who is doing well over hurdles but faces a stiffer test this time.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +65%) Kartoon And Co	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(4) Kartoon And Co 7/4, Successful start in 4-runner event at Stratford in October and placed both starts since, latterly finishing third behind a couple of potentially useful types at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft). This stiffer track should play to his strengths and could be on a good mark for this handicap debut. The form of his two defeats stacks up well and he could have got in lightly off this mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -100%) Valadon	6 6/1(-100%)	(3) Valadon 6/1, Chased home the smart Salver on debut at Exeter (16.7f, soft) prior to landing the odds in a 3-runner affair over the same C&D in the run-up to Christmas. Subsequently proved too strong for Wreckless Eric (winner since) at Newbury and he's a live each-way candidate, for all that more is needed. The handicapper has factored in some potential into his mark but he's promising.
4	6 4th (6) (33/1 -32%) Blue Universe	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Blue Universe 33/1, Fair winner on the Flat and has shown ability both starts over hurdles, not far behind Kartoon And Co when fourth on debut in this sphere at Huntingdon prior to finishing third in a C&D novice. May well have more to offer now handicapping but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Pleasing start over hurdles on good to soft; today's slower conditions may test him.
5th	7 5th (7) (25/1 -56%) Nachtgeist	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Nachtgeist 25/1, Useful on the Flat in Germany and has improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles, most recently chasing home Through The Ages at Plumpton (beaten 4¾ lengths that day but was almost certainly flattered by his proximity to the easy winner). Well held on the Flat at Saint Moritz since. Looks held by Through The Ages on their Plumpton form even with a pull in the weights.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 -13%) Castelfort	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Castelfort 9/2, Built on debut promise when accounting for some useful types over C&D in December and followed up in good style at Chepstow next time. Latest second to a smart juvenile in the Victor Ludorum was no backward step but he nevertheless looks vulnerable for win purposes conceding weight all round. Progressive despite his recent Haydock defeat; likely to give his running on this ground.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 +20%) Bridge	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Bridge 20/1, Off the mark with a wide-margin victory in a Fontwell maiden hurdle in December and has subsequently acquitted himself well in handicaps at Southwell and Lingfield. Represents the yard responsible for 3 of the last 6 winners of this but Through The Ages is presumably the stable first-string. Maiden winner who can probably win a handicap but this looks harder than last time.
8th	2 8th (2) (9/2 -50%) Through The Ages	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Through The Ages 9/2, Fair maiden on the Flat for Charlie Appleby and duly left hurdles debut form behind when dotting up at Newbury in December. Made it 2-3 in this sphere when easily accounting for Nachtgeist and 3 others at Plumpton and remains open to improvement for a yard with a good recent record in this race. Won his last two easily and brings considerable potential into handicaps.

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This can go the way of VALADON, who scored comfortably at the main expense of a subsequent winner at Newbury in January and should have plenty more improvement forthcoming on just his fourth career outing. The hat-trick seeking Through The Ages is a big danger, although the recent form of the Gary Moore stable is a slight concern, while C&D winner Castelfort is proven under these conditions and should go well.

The most appealing of these is KARTOON AND CO, who is likely to get a strong pace to aim at for the first time here (has made the running on each of his three starts to date, albeit seemingly more out of necessity rather than by design) and this stiff track could also be conducive to an improved display, not that there's much wrong with his form as things stand. Through The Ages is clearly going the right way and is respected with Harry Cobden booked, while Valadon also enters calculations.

Gary Moore has won three of the last five renewals of this with handicap debutants and he can repeat the trick with THROUGH THE AGES.

13:15 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:23 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +44%) Whistle Stop Tour	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Whistle Stop Tour 9/4, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start over hurdles in a Hexham novice in October. Hasn't gone on in the way one would've hoped since but he should nevertheless have a part to play here. Winning pointer; 2m winner on hurdles debut; good run at 2m4f next time; below-par since.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 -44%) Al Kalila	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) Al Kalila 13/2, Made the frame both starts in bumpers and bettered his hurdles debut form when fifth in a 12-runner Down Royal maiden upped to 2½m on Boxing Day. Probably capable of better but it may be that he will be seen in a better light when switched to handicaps. In the frame in two bumpers but needs to improve on his two runs over hurdles.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 +8%) Coniston George	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Coniston George 11/4, Bumper winner here last March and has won 2 of his 3 starts since switched to hurdles. Shaped as though he'd stay further when keeping on well over 17f at Carlisle (soft) last time and further improvement could be on the way now faced with a stiffer test. Two wins over hurdles, last time over 2m1f at Carlisle; longer trip should suit; a player.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +56%) Got Your Back	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(2) Got Your Back 7/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and off the mark at the third attempt under Rules in a Musselburgh maiden. Failed to fire upped to 3m there next time and looks vulnerable on the back of that display, for all that this drop back in trip will presumably help. Below-par over 3m last time but easy 2m4f Musselburgh winner previously; worth considering.
5th	7 5th (7) (250/1 -213%) Teddy Mac	250 250/1(-213%)	(7) Teddy Mac 250/1, Failed to beat a rival in 2 bumpers and hasn't pulled up any trees in a couple of starts over hurdles either. Modest form at big prices in bumpers and over hurdles; improvement needed.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (5/1 +0%) Ozzy Cosmo	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Ozzy Cosmo 5/1, Fourth sole start in Irish points and promising start under Rules when landing a 12-runner novice here (2m, soft) in December. That form looks decent (the second has won twice since) and this 5-y-o should have more to offer now upped in trip. Fourth in an Irish point; won on hurdles debut here (2m) and should fare better up in trip.

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CONISTON GEORGE is 2-3 over hurdles after securing victory by two and a quarter lengths over 2m1f at Carlisle last month, and he could improve further for this step up in trip. Therefore, he looks the way to go, and his main threat might be Whistle Stop Tour. The six-year-old has put in some respectable efforts this season and is taken to get involved, while Sea God is also worth considering on his debut over timber.

Preference is for CONISTON GEORGE, who was strong at the finish when scoring at Carlisle last month and moving up in trip here may well be the catalyst for further progress. Sea God is something of an unknown quantity and is feared most ahead of the promising Ozzy Cosmo and Whistle Stop Tour.

An interesting novice hurdle can go to OZZY COSMO who won over 2m on his hurdles debut here and should improve over this longer trip.

13:23 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:42 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 +38%) Inoui Machin	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(7) Inoui Machin 5/2, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers and has finished in the frame on all 4 outings over hurdles this season. Prominent showing on the cards now stepping back up in trip. Dual bumper winner; fair form when placed over hurdles this season; major player.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +32%) El Granjero	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) El Granjero 9/4, Successful on sole outing in points and promise on all starts under Rules, finishing second in 19.5f Doncaster novice and 21.5f Exeter maiden since switching to hurdles. Return to a slightly shorter trip may help if anything. Gets the vote. Clear second to useful rival at Exeter in January; features prominently in calculations.
3	13 3rd (13) (10/1 -150%) Yalla Habibi	10 10/1(-150%)	(13) Yalla Habibi 10/1, Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, runner-up in 4-runner Fontwell novice (19f, heavy) latest despite some untidy leaps. Likely has further improvement in him provided his jumping improves. In the frame on both hurdling starts but may be flattered by his opening BHA mark (115).
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -14%) Dancing In Brazil	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Dancing In Brazil 8/1, Fairly useful bumper winner. Reached the frame in a pair of novice hurdles before the end of 2023 and there's likely bigger performances in him. Considered. Bumper winner; second over hurdles in November and didn't run badly when fourth last time.
5th	14 5th (14) (40/1 -150%) Of Course You Can	40 40/1(-150%)	(14) Of Course You Can 40/1, Runner-up in a big-field bumper at Huntingdon last February but hasn't been able to build on that since, albeit she is entitled to come on for January's first experience of hurdling. Has had wind surgery since (also tongue tied). Placed in two bumpers last year but novicey jumping held her back on hurdling debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (17/2 -6%) Gentleman Jacques	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Gentleman Jacques 17/2, Fair form in bumpers and has made the frame all 4 starts since switched to hurdles, finishing fourth of 15 at Ludlow 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Likely to be in the mix again. Not making any progress but has made the frame on all four hurdling starts.
7th	12 7th (12) (28/1 -12%) My Monty	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) My Monty 28/1, Improved effort setting out for a new trainer when third of 9 over a slightly longer trip here at the end of January. That gives him something to build on. Belied triple-digit odds when third here on stable debut but others have stronger form.
8th	8 8th (8) (20/1 +0%) Kenny's Park	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Kenny's Park 20/1, £20,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point in December. Tongue tied for hurdles debut. The betting should help guide to expectations. Clear second to a subsequent dual hurdle winner on Irish point debut in December.
9th	4 9th (4) (150/1 -355%) Doeshefitthebill	150 150/1(-355%)	(4) Doeshefitthebill 150/1, Some promise when fourth on course bumper debut in November. Disappointing at Doncaster 2 months later but it's still early days now switching his attention to hurdles. Fourth in course bumper in November but well beaten in second bumper; hurdle debut today.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (200/1 -300%) Moor End	200 200/1(-300%)	(10) Moor End 200/1, Showed a bit when third in a Southwell bumper last month but still a bit of a surprise were he to come out on top now hurdling. Stayed on for modest third in Southwell bumper last month; probably best watched here.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (28/1 -12%) Move With The Beat	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Move With The Beat 28/1, Dual point winner. Didn't achieve much when a well-held fourth of 10 on his 19f Taunton hurdle debut in February but she should improve for the experience. 2-3 in points last spring but made just a mildly encouraging rules debut last month.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 -10%) Brook Bay	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Brook Bay 11/2, Expensive purchase from points who showed plenty of promise when placed in maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn. His 2 subsequent handicap efforts have been a little disappointing but he still has time on his side. Ran as though something was amiss last time; will be on the premises if all is well today.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (200/1 -300%) League Clash	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) League Clash 200/1, Third sole start in Irish points (February 4th). One to note in the betting now hurdling. Third on last month's Irish point debut but tackles much stronger opposition here.

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El Granjero has occupied the runner-up spot, albeit when being well held, on his last two starts, but a similar level of performance will bring him firmly into the picture. Yalla Habibi is another to have produced a consistent level of form and is a leading candidate, but the vote goes to INOUI MACHIN. Far from disgraced at handicap level last time out, Neil Mulholland's dual bumper winner can put it altogether now eased in class.

In a maiden with quite an open look to it the vote goes to EL GRANJERO who has finished runner-up in his first 2 hurdles and may benefit from this return to a slightly shorter trip. Inoui Machin and Gentleman Jack are others who have been knocking on the door in similar events, while Dancing In Brazil and Yalla Habibi are a couple who look capable of better.

A few of these warrant consideration but the suggestion is INOUI MACHIN, who has made a very solid start to his hurdling career.

13:42 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +50%) Champagne Twist	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(3) Champagne Twist 11/2, £60,000 buy after winning an Irish point and going the right way over hurdles for new connections, finishing second at Cheltenham on New Year's Day before going one better at Doncaster (19.5f, good to soft) 4 weeks later. Respected now handicapping with his yard continuing in good form. Scopey 6yo going the right way and a thorough test on this ground shouldn't faze him.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 +0%) Pic Roc	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Pic Roc 10/1, Placed twice in bumpers last spring and progressive form over hurdles this term, second to the reopposing Hashtag at Catterick before winning a 19f Ascot novice 3 weeks ago. Definitely more to come and Kielan Woods seemingly prefers him to yard's other runners. Recent Ascot winner improving all the time and has to rate a strong contender.
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 -38%) Emailandy	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Emailandy 22/1, Third in a bumper in the spring and built on that to make a successful start over hurdles in 20.5f novice at Plumpton in November. Has shown better form in defeat subsequently, including second in a handicap off this mark on penultimate start. Has first-time cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie. Cheekpieces join force with his regular tongue-tie and they need to make a difference.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +0%) Dartmoor Pirate	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Dartmoor Pirate 12/1, Left his bumper efforts behind when making a successful hurdle debut at Wincanton (2m) in December. Runner-up in novices around 2m on both outings since and unexposed now handicapping over further. Compiling a solid profile and there's scope for improvement now raised in distance.
5th	10 5th (10) (18/1 -29%) Westerninthepark	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Westerninthepark 18/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who has made a positive start over hurdles, winning a maiden at Plumpton and novice at Fakenham around 2½m this year. Open to further progress now handicapping. Has won weak races at minor tracks but he's a big horse with plenty more to offer.
6th	8 6th (8) (3/1 +10%) Hasthing	3 3/1(+10%)	(8) Hasthing 3/1, French bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles when giving weight and a beating to Pic Roc at Catterick (19f, soft) in January. Found out by a drop back to 2m at Newbury since and remains capable of better now handicapping back at 2½m. His mark looks lenient judged on the Catterick form. Well found in the market but probably for good reason now returning to a better distance.
7th	15 7th (15) (25/1 -25%) Saladins Son	25 25/1(-25%)	(15) Saladins Son 25/1, Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point. Promise when reaching the frame on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles this season and unexposed now handicapping. Lightly raced but this mark wouldn't be a gift on what he's achieved thus far.
8th	14 8th (14) (40/1 -60%) Walks Like The Man	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Walks Like The Man 40/1, Point/bumper winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 7-runner novice at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in January. Unsuited by a drop back in trip when well-held fourth at Fontwell since. Should find this test more suitable now handicapping but he'll need improvement to defy this mark. His Plumpton win is his standout hurdle form and he's not wildly appealing even on that.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 -65%) High Treason	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) High Treason 33/1, Placed in 2 bumpers last spring. Returned from wind surgery (also tongue tied) to make it third time lucky over hurdles in 19f Fontwell novice last month. While his opening handicap mark isn't obviously generous this owner/trainer combination won this race in 2021. Opening mark looks challenging but he could be open to progress in a race of this nature.
10th	11 10th (11) (16/1 +0%) Taras Halls	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Taras Halls 16/1, Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham and runner-up twice over hurdles around 2½m for new yard in January, latterly to the reopposing Champagne Twist at Doncaster. Appeals as one who could go on to better things in handicaps. Has a 7lb pull with Champagne Twist on their latest clash and this ground may suit better.
11th	4 11th (4) (7/1 -17%) Asta La Pasta	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Asta La Pasta 7/1, Bumper winner who made it 3-5 over hurdles when making all in 2m Wetherby novice in January. Steps up in trip for this return to handicap company. Another who can't be discounted. 3-5 over hurdles but beaten in his previous handicap and is now 9lb higher.
12th	13 12th (13) (50/1 -100%) Tedley	50 50/1(-100%)	(13) Tedley 50/1, Off the mark at the sixth time of asking over hurdles in 2m Wincanton maiden 10 days ago. Has a more exposed profile than the majority of these now handicapping back up in trip. It was a weak maiden he won at Wincanton and others have more compelling credentials.
13th	16 13th (16) (33/1 +0%) Thank You Ma'am	33 33/1(+0%)	(16) Thank You Ma'am 33/1, Well held on hurdle debut in the autumn but placed on all 4 outings since, including stepped up to around 2½m for last month's Hereford handicap debut. Being raised 4 lb for that doesn't help now moving into this strong race. Second on h'cap debut at Hereford and now 4lb higher in a much stronger race.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/2 -22%) Fire Flyer	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Fire Flyer 11/2, Fairly useful bumper scorer who arrives on the back of novice hurdle wins at Wincanton (2m, soft) and Taunton (19f, good to soft) in recent months. Highly likely has more to come now handicapping for a top yard with a good recent record in this. Has earned himself top weight and the potential is there to rate higher.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 +20%) Roger Pol	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Roger Pol 16/1, Dual bumper winner who built on his Newton Abbot hurdle debut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start of November. Runner-up in Ascot handicap and Leicester novice (beaten neck by Awaythelad) since. Closely matched with Awaythelad on latest run but there are others to worry about.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -32%) Awaythelad	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Awaythelad 33/1, Runner-up in a decent Lingfield handicap before landing maiden/novice events around 21f at Ludlow and Leicester in January. One of 3 solid contenders for a stable enjoying a good spell. 2-8 hurdling; likeable type who should run well but ultimately come up short.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (80/1 -21%) Diplomatic Ash	80 80/1(-21%)	(17) Diplomatic Ash 80/1, Looked progressive in his 3 qualifying runs but needs to shrug off a disappointing handicap debut over C&D 5 weeks ago. Tongue tied first time. Went off 28-1 for handicap debut here last month and trailed home last.

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A mark of 119 could greatly underestimate the ability of HASTHING, who had won both starts over hurdles before disappointing at Newbury last time out. Going back up in trip is a big plus and he may have too much for old rival Pic Roc, who has scored at Ascot since playing second fiddle to the selection at Catterick. The hat-trick seeking Fire Flyer is well respected on his handicap debut, while easy Doncaster scorer Champagne Twist is expected to be thereabouts.

HASTHING had the drop to 2m as an excuse at Newbury last time and looks very well treated on the form of his defeat of the reopposing Pic Roc at Catterick prior to that. That rival is one of 2 interesting contenders from the in-form Ben Pauling stable along with Champagne Twist. Paul Nicholls has won 2 of the last 4 runnings and his Fire Flyer completes the shortlist in a typically competitive renewal.

Ben Pauling's PIC ROC would appear to be improving rapidly and he earns preference over Fire Flyer and Hasthing.

13:50 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:58 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/1 +17%) Donso Star	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Donso Star 10/1, Maiden hurdler who made her first impact in a handicap when second of 11 at Musselburgh (2½m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Needs to show she can back that up now. 0-7; sound run when second in 2m4f novice handicap under today's rider last time; chance.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/11 +74%) Lady In The Park	0.909091 10/11(+74%)	(3) Lady In The Park 10/11, Irish point winner who has made a positive start over hurdles, winning a 2½m Wetherby novice on Boxing Day and progressing again when narrowly denied on 3m course handicap debut since. Should go well. Unexposed; 2m3f mares' novice winner who dead-heated for second in 3m h'cap latest; chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 +0%) Czech Her Out	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Czech Her Out 8/1, Better than ever when making a winning start for the Lucinda Russell stable at Perth (3m) in August and good second when narrowly denied at Kelso next time. Freshened up since a lesser run at Aintree in October. Has gone well fresh before. Sound runs over 3m/3m2f for this yard in the autumn; below-par latest; back from a break.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +50%) Not Staying Long	4 4/1(+50%)	(5) Not Staying Long 4/1, Left her first 3 efforts for this yard behind when making all in 3m Ayr handicap 12 days ago. Her and the second pulled clear of the rest so a 5 lb rise looks fair enough. Won 3m handicap on heavy here last time and not without a chance despite a 5lb rise..
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -29%) Headscarf Lil	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Headscarf Lil 18/1, Returned to form on the back of a breathing op when successful at Market Rasen (20.5f) in May and ran at least as well when narrowly denied at Perth (3m) in September. Didn't run much of a race at Doncaster 3 months later, though. Off another 12 weeks. Second on soft in September but best on good ground so perhaps best watched this time.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 -118%) Poppy Rose	12 12/1(-118%)	(6) Poppy Rose 12/1, Creditable second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (2m, soft, 2/1) in December but ran poorly back there in January. Runner-up here last winter. 0-12 over hurdles; second off 8lb lower here in Feb 2023; not at her best last time.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (20/1 -100%) Moonlight Glory	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Moonlight Glory 20/1, Three wins in a productive season but she was below-par in a remote fourth at Catterick last time. Back up in trip. Not at her best on heavy ground last time but two good runs previously and a possible.

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LADY IN THE PARK dead-heated for second when only being touched off by three quarters of a length over an extended 3m here last time. Lucinda Russell's six-year-old is only 2lb higher on just her second handicap start and she is taken to go one better. Not Staying Long, who made every yard of the running in a class 5 event here last month, has to be considered off a 5lb higher rating, while Moonlight Glory is another to note.

Although BLUE BALOO has yet to build on her Newcastle hurdle debut success, that could change now handicapping from an opening mark which looks manageable. Lucinda Russell pair Lady In The Park and Czech Her Out can give her most to do.

The unexposed LADY IN THE PARK, a good second here last time, is taken to beat Moonlight Glory and Donso Star.

13:58 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2/5 +40%) Angostura	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(1) Angostura 2/5, Promising sort. Second of 14 in maiden hurdle (7/1) at Navan (15.7f, heavy) on NH debut 27 days ago, travelling as well as any. Obvious claims. Modest point form but plenty to like about his rules debut and could take some beating.
2	16 2nd (16) (11/4 -10%) Tranquil Sea	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(16) Tranquil Sea 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 6 in juvenile hurdle (3/1) at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy) 40 days ago. Solid chance. Best run yet when 2nd in 6-runner Punchestown contest; jumping could improve.
3	8 3rd (8) (66/1 -164%) Moudan	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) Moudan 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) on NH debut 45 days ago. Tailed off when 125s for debut over 2m4f at Fairyhouse; jumping lacked fluency.
4	13 4th (13) (150/1 -50%) Rauzan	150 150/1(-50%)	(13) Rauzan 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 13 in juvenile hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago. Modest Flat performer who has shown nothing at huge prices in maiden hurdle company.
5th	5 5th (5) (125/1 -150%) Glasgow Dan	125 125/1(-150%)	(5) Glasgow Dan 125/1, Imperial Monarch gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser who became temperamental Boyhood, stayed 31f. Dam unraced. No show in 3 starts between the flags. Shown very little in points and pedigree suggests he may want further than this.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 -65%) Bernie's Legacy	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Bernie's Legacy 33/1, Alianthus gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 17f chase winner in France Hirson. Dam ran once on Flat in France. Market should point the way. Alianthus gelding; cost 5,500eur as 3yo; half-brother to French chase winner; best watched.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 +34%) Farrokh	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) Farrokh 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, twenty-second of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Only 15-2 for his debut but was tailed off and same result twice since at huge prices.
8th	6 8th (6) (9/1 +10%) Hypersonic Missile	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Hypersonic Missile 9/1, Promising type. Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 25/1, below form tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 17 days ago. May well do better. Bumper winner for John McConnell but hasn't matched that in 3 starts for this yard.
9th	15 9th (15) (20/1 +39%) Tannery Park	20 20/1(+39%)	(15) Tannery Park 20/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Thirteenth of 15 in maiden (200/1) at this course (7f, good to soft). Off 10 months. Golden Horn gelding who has shown nothing in 4 Flat runs; not an obvious jumps pedigree.
10th	10 10th (10) (125/1 -681%) Springboard	125 125/1(-681%)	(10) Springboard 125/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Howdyalikemenow. Dam winning pointer. Probably best watched on this occasion. Kingston Hill gelding; dam point winter and he may need further.
11th	11 11th (11) (33/1 -136%) Tommies Call	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Tommies Call 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 28/1, sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, soft) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Placed in valuable Fairyhouse bumper but shown nothing in 3 runs since incl' hurdle bow.
12th	3 12th (3) (200/1 -100%) Diamondfranticsoup	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Diamondfranticsoup 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 25 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) on NH debut 13 days ago. Jumped poorly when 150-1 for his debut 13 days ago and was tailed off; best watched.
13th	14 13th (14) (25/1 -56%) Rocky's Diamond	25 25/1(-56%)	(14) Rocky's Diamond 25/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Altruistic gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser The Little Yank, stays 25f, and fairly useful hurdler Dedanann. Wears tongue strap. One to note in the betting. Half-brother to 3 winners incl' The Little Yank; headgear probably not a good sign.
14th	9 14th (9) (125/1 -213%) Nelsoria	125 125/1(-213%)	(9) Nelsoria 125/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Auronzo (2m-2¼m hurdle/chase winner in Italy) out of prolific Italian jumps winner Fedian. Entitled to come on for the run. Mount Nelson gelding; unraced dam half-sister to Auronzo; this looks tough on debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -213%) Stumblin In	125 125/1(-213%)	(12) Stumblin In 125/1, Shantou mare. Dam 17f hurdle/chase winner in France. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper. Shantou mare; 6,500eur foal; up against it on debut.

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

This looks a good opportunity for ANGOSTURA. Out of three-time victor Tearsofclewbay, the five-year-old ran in two point-to-points when in the care of Ian McCarthy. Third at Boulta in December, he was a place ahead of subsequent Dromahane winner Good N' Kind, with that one a leading hope in the bumper. Beaten by just half-a-length on his debut for Gordon Elliott in a much stronger contest at Navan last month, the selection will be widely expected to go a place better now. Getting a weight allowance on account of his age, Tranquil Sea is the obvious danger. He ran his best race to date when second in handicap company at Punchestown in January and back in calmer waters now, another bold bid looks likely. A son of eight-time winner Jennies Jewel, Tommies Call has been disappointing since finishing a fine third on debut in the valuable Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper and he is probably best watched for now. Declan Queally is double-handed through point-to-point winner Manatee Du Brizais and newcomer Rocky's Diamond, with the latter a half-brother to The Little Yank (runs in the fourth). Barry Connell also saddles two, Farrokh and Tannery Park, and in a race of this quality they both warrant respect.

ANGOSTURA made a promising start under Rules when runner-up in a Navan maiden last month and, with the likelihood of better to come, he is taken to go one better here. Tranquil Sea is the obvious danger on the back of his near-miss at Punchestown, while bumper winner Hypersonic Missile has yet to make an impact in this sphere but he nevertheless remains of interest, while Rocky's Diamond could be the pick of the newcomers.

It's hard to get away form ANGOSTURA who sets a solid standard on form and he may be too good for these rivals

14:10 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:17 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (13/2 -95%) Fantomas	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(10) Fantomas 13/2, Chase winner but record stands at 0-14 over hurdles, not always helping himself with some sloppy jumping. On the upside, he has edged down to a potentially handy mark and is not without hope. Has only won a chase but would have won a hurdle last time had he jumped better.
2	16 2nd (16) (18/1 +28%) Johns Dream	18 18/1(+28%)	(16) Johns Dream 18/1, Third on completed outing in Irish points but has offered little in 3 starts under Rules to date. Big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Underwhelming stuff over hurdles and goes handicapping with an awful lot to prove.
3	1 3rd (1) (22/1 -120%) Sea Village	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Sea Village 22/1, Has failed to shine in 3 starts so far this season but he would be a serious player off this reduced mark if able to reproduce the level form he showed in novice events at Wetherby and Taunton last term. Needs to hint at a revival before warranting serious consideration.
4	12 4th (12) (5/1 +44%) Newtonian	5 5/1(+44%)	(12) Newtonian 5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 runs overall but he no doubt possesses the required ability to pick up a race or two, particularly if judged on his effort at Ludlow in November. Likely player. Gone well in the odd handicap, as when 10l fourth behind a serious improver two starts ago.
5th	9 5th (9) (4/1 +27%) Ginderella	4 4/1(+27%)	(9) Ginderella 4/1, Remains a maiden but has posted a series of creditable efforts in defeat since undergoing a wind op last spring, including when second at Taunton (23.9f, soft) recently. One to consider. Runner-up in three of her last five appearances, latterly behind a penalised winner.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/3 +72%) My Girl Katie	3.333333 10/3(+72%)	(4) My Girl Katie 10/3, On a good mark judged on last season's peak hurdles form but she hasn't made much of an impact in a handful of runs over fences. Fair shout on her placed efforts at about this time last year but has lost her way.
7th	2 7th (2) (10/1 -43%) Rockwiththetimes	10 10/1(-43%)	(2) Rockwiththetimes 10/1, Got off the mark in Irish points at second attempt and while he hasn't shown much under Rules to this point, improvement may well be forthcoming now pitched into a handicap with first-time blinkers added. Disappointing under rules and trainer turns to headgear for this switch to handicaps.
8th	14 8th (14) (16/1 +0%) Captain Copper	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Captain Copper 16/1, Has cut little ice in points and his five runs over hurdles to date, most recently pulled up in a handicap at Wetherby (24.1f, heavy). Best to look elsewhere. Uncompetitive in points and over hurdles, including handicap debut last time (3m, soft).
9th	7 9th (7) (11/1 -57%) Inchester D'amsyl	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Inchester D'amsyl 11/1, Maiden who showed a bit first 2 starts in novice hurdles last season. No real progress since switched to handicaps but ability is there and it wouldn't be a surprise were he to raise his game a notch in first-time cheekpieces. Encouraging fifth at Exeter two runs ago (2m5f, soft) and the cheekpieces are added.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (16/1 -14%) Elfride	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Elfride 16/1, Improved to win a 23f Uttoxeter handicap last spring but it's all been rather inauspicious since and she looks up against it. Won over 2m7f at Uttoxeter (good/soft) last May and has hopes if finding that form again.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (22/1 -10%) Molly's Third Man	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Molly's Third Man 22/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers last spring and similar story over hurdles so far, most recently pulled up on her chase debut at Huntingdon. Now tried in cheekpieces and takes a sizeable step up in trip here (first run beyond 19.6f). Poor so far; on the plus side he's bred for this far and could improve for cheekpieces.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -100%) Lady Berlais	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Lady Berlais 28/1, Opened her account in a 2m Fakenham handicap hurdle in December but, somewhat unsurprisingly given her record, she hasn't come close to matching that level of form in 2 subsequent starts. Made all at Fakenham in December but nothing since and there are stamina doubts.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -230%) Methusalar	33 33/1(-230%)	(8) Methusalar 33/1, Winner at Bangor for Alan King back in 2022 but hasn't covered himself in glory in 5 starts over fences for new yard since returning form a break in September. Others prererred. Has essentially become disappointing since winning over hurdles for Alan King.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (33/1 -136%) Robeam	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Robeam 33/1, Not disgraced when fourth at Hereford in October but well held at Uttoxeter just before Christmas and his losing run is mounting up. Long time since he won a race and is crying out for drier ground than he'll face here.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 -150%) Lord Getaway	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Lord Getaway 50/1, Long time without a win and he's best watched here following a 19-month absence. Infrequent winner and now a 12yo so can only be watched after his long absence.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (80/1 -100%) Cards Are Dealt	80 80/1(-100%)	(15) Cards Are Dealt 80/1, Modest maiden who was pulled up when returning from an 11-month absence at Plumpton 12 days ago. Readily passed over. Pulled up over 3m1f at Plumpton 12 days ago after another spell on the sidelines.

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

GINDERELLA has bumped into a couple of improving rivals recently when finishing second at both Uttoxeter and Taunton, but this looks a good opportunity in which to go one better. Fantomas hasn't been the easiest to win with, but he is more than capable of mounting a stern challenge, while Rockwiththetimes, who wears a visor for the first time on his handicap debut, and Newtonian are just two more to consider.

This looks wide open and a chance is taken on INCHESTER D'AMSYL, who is now 13 lb lower in the weights compared to when making his handicap debut last spring and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will help give him a lift. Ginderella has been knocking on the door of late and she is feared most ahead of Newtonian.

The solid options are GINDERELLA and Fantomas, both of whom ran well behind in-form opposition on their most recent starts.

14:17 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +29%) Go Dante	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Go Dante 5/1, Lightly raced 8-y-o who built on reappearance promise when taking 12-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in December 1¼ lengths from Doddiethegreat. Improved further when third in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last month and can feature from an unchanged mark. Third (beaten about 8l) in last month's Betfair Hurdle; every chance he'll be in the mix.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 +0%) Faivoir	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Faivoir 11/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last March. Ran well for the second time in his last 3 starts when fifth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last month and certainly not out of things. Inconsistent but won County Hurdle last March, & encouraging 5th in Betfair Hurdle latest.
3	13 3rd (13) (15/2 -50%) Jipcot	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(13) Jipcot 15/2, Won a pair of juveniles at Pau for Patrice Quinton. Below that level over hurdles and fences for current connections in 2023 but proved a different proposition back fresh (also refitted with hood/tongue tie) when scoring at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 6 days ago. Stacks to like under a penalty. Easy win at Huntingdon last Sunday; it was a small field but he's respected under penalty.
4	7 4th (7) (8/1 -23%) Making Headway	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Making Headway 8/1, Winning Irish pointer who ran out a comfortable winner of a Carlisle novice on hurdling debut in October. Improved when making the frame at graded level on next 2 starts and doubled his tally down in class at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Fascinating contender sent handicapping. 2-4 in novice hurdles; improvement needed on h'cap debut but big-field scenario could suit.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +32%) Knickerbockerglory	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(4) Knickerbockerglory 15/2, Impressive when making a winning reappearance at Ascot in November. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Cheltenham 15 days later but shaped better given more of a break when sixth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Last year's runner-up; capable of a bold bid if things go his way in front.
6th	15 6th (15) (33/1 +18%) Goonhilly	33 33/1(+18%)	(15) Goonhilly 33/1, Fairly useful form in 2 bumpers and has shown similar form in this sphere, conceding first run when runner-up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. Makes handicap debut and yard seemingly has a couple of better chances. 0-7 and thrown into a hot race on handicap debut, but trainer a dab hand in these contests.
7th	16 7th (16) (33/1 +0%) Lively Citizen	33 33/1(+0%)	(16) Lively Citizen 33/1, Multiple hurdles winner who would have likely doubled his tally over fences but for stumbling and falling soon after 2 out at Musselburgh in January. Returned to hurdles to finish a good second of 10 to a next-time-out winner at Musselburgh (2m) 5 weeks ago. Another to consider. Doesn't appear to be the force of old but the 2022 runner-up is not ruled out each-way.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 -14%) Bashers Reflection	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Bashers Reflection 25/1, Improved performer this season, building on his reappearance to score over at Wetherby in November. Ran poorly at Aintree over Christmas but back on song when runner-up at former course (19.7f, heavy) 5 weeks ago, collared late on (traded 1.01 in-running). Others look stronger. Has appeared to idle when in front so could have lots more left in the tank.
9th	12 9th (12) (28/1 +15%) Shared	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Shared 28/1, Took well to hurdling for this yard last season and improved again to win 2m Chepstow handicap on reappearance in October. Ran creditably after 5 months off when third in handicap at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 7 days ago but more required if he's to notch a fourth success over hurdles. Form of small-field win at Chepstow in October reads well; could improve for recent return.
10th	2 10th (2) (28/1 -100%) Metier	28 28/1(-100%)	(2) Metier 28/1, Useful hurdler who bagged Chester Cup last May. Had optimum conditions but never got competitive in Grade 1 Prix Royal-Oak 6 months later at Longchamp (15.4f, heavy) when last seen in October and is back over hurdles for the first time since being pulled up in this last year. Pulled up on both hurdle runs last term but high-profile Flat win last May; not ruled out.
11th	10 11th (10) (5/1 +9%) Bad	5 5/1(+9%)	(10) Bad 5/1, Winner in France. Placed in 4 handicap hurdles this season, going with far more zest in first-time cheekpieces following a breathing operation when finishing runner-up at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft 3 weeks ago, albeit rather worried out of it. Up 4 lb for that near miss and one to consider. Another good run when pipped in big field at Ascot 3 weeks ago and he's in calculations.
12th	6 12th (6) (8/1 -7%) Sans Bruit	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Sans Bruit 8/1, Useful over both hurdles and fences in France (usually hooded) and shaped as if better for the run on his first outing since leaving David Cottin after 8 months off (had breathing op) when seventh in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 6 weeks ago. Very interesting with a hood back on. Ex-French; very interesting on second run for trainer who has won 2 of the last 4 runnings.
13th	1 13th (1) (14/1 -27%) Spirit D'aunou	14 14/1(-27%)	(1) Spirit D'aunou 14/1, Very progressive sort who made it 5 wins from his last 6 starts when seeing off 9 rivals over C&D in December. Hiked up 10 lb but failed to fire 9 weeks on in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last month so needs to bounce back. Always behind in the Betfair Hurdle but this 5yo remains lightly raced and is 2-2 here.
14th	5 14th (5) (50/1 -150%) Minx Tiara	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Minx Tiara 50/1, Mixed bag over fences during the autumn but got back on track over hurdles of late, running up to her best under an enterprising ride that caught out all bar the highly-progressive winner in listed handicap at Leopardstown (18f, soft) last month. Warrants respect. British handicapper has taken no chances but good run last time and she may build on it.
15th	11 15th (11) (11/1 +8%) Georgi Girl	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) Georgi Girl 11/1, On a 2m hat-trick after wins over C&D and Kempton in recent months. Another 5 lb higher now but further progress can't be discounted. Has won her last two; improvement needed here but lightly raced and clearly progressive.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (20/1 -43%) Junkanoo	20 20/1(-43%)	(14) Junkanoo 20/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) and has taken well to hurdling, finishing runner-up first 3 starts before going one better at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Will need to take a step forward now handicapping. Solid in novice hurdles this term; opening mark is no gift but he's unexposed in this code.

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

A taking winner at Newbury on his most recent start and runner-up in a Grade 2 earlier in the season, MAKING HEADWAY looks just the type to excel in a contest of this nature and the fact he is proven on heavy ground is another big plus. Jipcot could be thrown in under a 7lb penalty following an easy success at Huntingdon last Sunday, while stablemate Bad must also be considered after another solid effort in defeat at Ascot. A creditable third in the Betfair Hurdle, Go Dante is a key player too.

Another typically competitive renewal on paper and it's SANS BRUIT who gets the tentative nod having shaped as if better for the run on return/yard debut at Doncaster 6 weeks ago. His usual hood is reapplied, and he can give Paul Nicholls a second successive victory in this at the expense of Making Headway, who doubled his tally at Newbury 4 weeks ago and looks a fascinating contender now handicapping. Go Dante, Jipcot and Bad are just another handful of others worth considering, also.

The smooth-travelling BASHERS REFLECTION (nap) could relish today's drop back in trip and is the selection ahead of Sans Bruit.

14:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:33 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/4 +30%) Salamanca Bay	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(2) Salamanca Bay 7/4, Thurles maiden hurdle winner for Jonathan Fogarty in March 2022. Too headstrong for his own good in 3 starts over fences for new connections since returning from a 21-month absence but the handicapper is showing mercy and perhaps the addition of a hood will give him a lift. Strong puller; now tried in a hood for the first time to try and make him settle better.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/5 -16%) Dreams Of Home	3.2 16/5(-16%)	(1) Dreams Of Home 16/5, Made a winning return at Kelso last season and took a step back in the right direction when third at this C&D on his first start of the current campaign. Well below par in 3 subsequent starts but he has dipped to an attractive mark and will be a threat if responding well to the new headgear. Good third at Musselburgh in December but below-par since; well treated; blinkers tried.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 +37%) Cornerstone Lad	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(3) Cornerstone Lad 15/8, Would be thrown in off this mark if back to anything like his best but he's just 1-18 over fences. Conversely, his latest second to an in-form rival at Newcastle (16.3f, soft) was a decent effort and sports a first-time visor here in place of the usual cheekpieces. Not as a good a chaser as hurdler but fair second last time; could go well in new headgear.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +8%) Let's Go Joe	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) Let's Go Joe 6/1, Runner-up in a point before making a winning hurdles bow for new yard in maiden at Sedgefield in November. Rather disappointing both starts since, though, and needs to raise his game now switched to fences. Second in an Irish point; won on hurdles debut; down in trip for chase debut; chance.

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

SALAMANCA BAY is having only his fourth start over fences and he drops to this grade for the first time in this sphere after being beaten six and a half lengths into third in a class 3 event at Kelso last month. The son of Saint Des Saints was dropped 2lb for that effort and he sports a first-time hood, which can eke out the improvement needed. Cornerstone Lad drops to a career-low mark after finishing second at Newcastle last time and he has to be respected, while Dreams Of Home completes the shortlist.

Headgear could be the key to this race, with DREAMS OF HOME, Salamanca Bay and Cornerstone Lad all sporting first-time aids. The first-named is now 18 lb below his last winning mark and he shades preference in the hope that the blinkers will have the desired effect.

In an unappealing race it could pay to take a chance on former pointer LETS GO JOE winning on his debut over regulation fences.

14:33 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Wolverhampton Listed (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/8 +53%) Nine Tenths	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(6) Nine Tenths 15/8, Smart filly who ended 2023 with a C&D handicap win. Respectable 1¾ lengths second of 5 to Dear My Friend in listed race (5/4) at Lingfield (1m) 34 days ago. Should go well. Unexposed and progressive 4yo; should give it another good go.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +50%) Misty Grey	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Misty Grey 6/1, Useful 3-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, first run since leaving Tom Dascombe when good fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 6 days ago. 3rd in this race in 2022; encouraging stable debut but he'll need more to win here.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/4 -63%) Shouldvebeenaring	2.25 9/4(-63%)	(5) Shouldvebeenaring 9/4, Smart colt. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 14 to Kelina in Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, good to firm, 35/1). Off 160 days. Leading claims. Hard to oppose if reproducing his turf best but that wouldn't be guaranteed.
4	2 4th (2) (80/1 -100%) Intervention	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) Intervention 80/1, Racked up a 4 timer to end 2023, including 2 wins over C&D. Four good placed efforts to start 2024 but his last 2 runs suggest a busy winter may have finally caught up with him. Four wins in late 2023, two of them over C&D; has the worst chance at the weights.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/3 +17%) Doctor Khan Junior	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Doctor Khan Junior 10/3, On a roll this winter, producing a smart handicap performance to make it 4 wins in a row over C&D last month. Well worth his place at a higher level. Thriving in 7f handicaps on Tapeta; shouldn't be underestimated despite tricky terms.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 -175%) Mums Tipple	11 11/1(-175%)	(4) Mums Tipple 11/1, Smart gelding who won this in 2021. Should be sharper for a recent reappearance run at Lingfield but Shouldvebeenaring has to be considered the stable number one. Won this race in 2021; luckless run in the straight at Lingfield latest; contender.

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

Provided SHOULDVEBEENARING is ready to go following a 160-day absence, he is the one to beat. Richard Hannon's four-year-old, who finished an excellent third in the Prix de la Foret after being touched off in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, has upwards of 9lb in hand on official ratings and he can resume progress now dropped in class. Doctor Khan Junior has proven himself to be a progressive handicapper and might be capable of better yet, while Nine Tenths is most appealing of the remainder.

SHOULDVEBEENARING ran a couple of crackers at Group 1 level in the autumn and can provide the Richard Hannon yard with a third win in this since 2020. Nine Tenths can give him most to do ahead of the thriving Doctor Khan Junior.

Shouldvebeenaring may be vulnerable on AW after a break and MUMS TIPPLE is preferred. Doctor Khan Junior is next best.

14:40 Wolverhampton Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (7/1 +65%) Queen Nel	7 7/1(+65%)	(10) Queen Nel 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, soft, 100/1) 102 days ago. Tramore sixth provides mild encouragement, more likely as one for handicaps in due course..
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 -25%) Jokers 'n' Clowns	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(3) Jokers 'n' Clowns 5/2, Won point on debut. 10/3, unseated her rider at start in maiden hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 7 days ago. Has a hood added now. Point winner, misbehaved at the start when well-fancied for hurdling debut at Navan.
3	9 3rd (9) (13/2 -8%) Penelope's Charm	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(9) Penelope's Charm 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 7/2, last of 9 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) in October but placed twice last spring. Makes hurdle debut back from another break. Retains potential. Two of her three bumper runs indicated potential, something amiss at Limerick in October.
4	8 4th (8) (2/1 -45%) Pallas Athene	2 2/1(-45%)	(8) Pallas Athene 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Very disappointing when pulled up at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy) last time but sets the standard on her fourths at Limerick and Punchestown prior to that. Given another chance. Point winner, two encouraging hurdle runs, has questions to answer after Clonmel flop.
5th	13 5th (13) (33/1 -65%) Shanlaylin	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Shanlaylin 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in bumper at Galway (18f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Showed some ability in bumpers last year but not an obvious contender on jumping debut.
6th	12 6th (12) (9/2 +55%) Sadies Diamond	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(12) Sadies Diamond 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 8 in bumper at this course (17f, heavy) 21 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Second at 66-1 in a good-ground bumper at Wexford last June, yet to replicate that form.
7th	14 7th (14) (40/1 -300%) Spanish Maid	40 40/1(-300%)	(14) Spanish Maid 40/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fell in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 31 days ago. Was in the process of running well when falling two out on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
8th	16 8th (16) (150/1 +0%) Whatyouwant	150 150/1(+0%)	(16) Whatyouwant 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 73 days ago. Big price when finishing towards the rear in a 2m4f race in this category at Limerick.
9th	2 9th (2) (40/1 +60%) Dont Tell Shirley	40 40/1(+60%)	(2) Dont Tell Shirley 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.4f, heavy) on NH debut 17 days ago. Down in trip. Pulled up in a point, remote fourth of seven finishers on hurdling debut at Punchestown.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 +0%) Diamond Nora	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Diamond Nora 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded tongue strap on, twentieth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy, 25/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Won small-field maiden point, made little impression on hurdling debut at Naas.
11th	11 11th (11) (25/1 +75%) Rebel Cowgirl	25 25/1(+75%)	(11) Rebel Cowgirl 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, fell in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 63 days ago. Has struggled in maidens so far though she was in touch when falling four out at Cork.
12th	15 12th (15) (125/1 -25%) Volez Vous	125 125/1(-25%)	(15) Volez Vous 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 150/1) 31 days ago. Unlikely to be good enough on the evidence of outings at Naas and Fairyhouse.
13th	6 13th (6) (50/1 -257%) Mayos Vendangeur	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Mayos Vendangeur 50/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 7 days ago. Not a bad effort on her hurdling debut at Navan last week, needs to jump better.
14th	7 14th (7) (80/1 -220%) Miss Direct	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Miss Direct 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in bumper (11/1) at Down Royal (16.8f, good). Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time. First of two bumper runs was quite promising, hooded now for her hurdling debut.
15th	17 15th (17) (25/1 +0%) Connemara Shore	25 25/1(+0%)	(17) Connemara Shore 25/1, Malinas filly. Half-sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Magheralin Mick. Dam (b93), bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 33f) Golden Chieftain. Fair pedigree, only runner of her age, in good hands but may need to pick up experience.
16th	5 16th (5) (150/1 +0%) Maivangomary	150 150/1(+0%)	(5) Maivangomary 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 25 days ago. Pulled up on her hurdles debut at Punchestown, completely tailed off at Thurles.

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A weak affair and it's difficult to be overly confident about any of these. Pallas Athene is a point-to-point winner and has the form in the book to win a race of this standard, however she is on a retrieval mission having flopped badly on her most recent start at Clonmel. Similar comments apply to the twice placed Penelope's Charm, who finished ninth of nine when last seen in a Limerick bumper. While also hard to support with any great confidence, it might be worth siding with JOKERS 'N' CLOWNS, who is another point-to-point victor in the line-up. She gained no fans by her pre-race antics at Navan last weekend, unseating Keith Donoghue as the tape was released. Now tried in a first time hood, the Jet Away five-year-old might be able to redeem herself. Sadies Diamond, Diamond Nora and Shanlaylin, who is a sister to five-time winning stable companion Drop The Anchor, are others of note.

Something can't have been right with PALLAS ATHENE last time and she's given another chance as her 2 runs prior to that had been quite encouraging. Jokers 'N' Clowns got rid of her rider at the start on last week's hurdle debut but the fact this point winner went off at only 100/30 suggests she's well regarded and she could prove a threat if she behaves better with a hood added this time. Penelope's Charm achieved enough in her first 2 bumpers to think she could also make her presence felt.

No shortage of questions here. If PALLAS ATHENE is restored to form after a dismal run at Clonmel, she should be hard to beat

14:45 Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:52 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -80%) Glencassley	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(3) Glencassley 9/2, Fairly useful in bumpers and bright start over hurdles when landing back-to-back novice events in 2021 5 months apart. Very lightly raced since, running well following a lengthy absence when second at Southwell (20.4f) 12 months ago. Not seen since but fact he's gone well fresh a plus now chasing. Ran well in defeat on latest hurdling start but makes chasing debut after one-year absence.
2	1 2nd (1) (Evens +33%) Harjo	0 Evens(+33%)	(1) Harjo Evens, Irish point winner who ran out a ready winner on second start over fences at Wincanton (20f) in December. Didn't jump so well in well-run race/under patient tactics when pulled up at Wetherby (19.4f) 5 weeks ago but suspicion he can get back on track in this less demanding scenario. Flopped last month but has strong claims if judged on stylish Wincanton win in December.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/5 +4%) El Muchacho	3.2 16/5(+4%)	(4) El Muchacho 16/5, Point winner who also scored twice over hurdles last January. Hasn't set the world alight in 2 starts over fences this winter, yet he may have needed first start following wind surgery when distant third at Fakenham (21.2f) last month. Usual hood left off and market may guide. Fairly useful hurdler; made low-key start to chase career but has slipped to tempting mark.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 -22%) Kings Keeper	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Kings Keeper 11/2, Irish import who made a good start for this yard in 2022/23, placing twice prior to scoring in decisive fashion over hurdles at Ffos Las. Looked rusty back over fences on return in November but fared no better back from 9 weeks off (also easy to back) at Chepstow in January. Won off 5lb higher over hurdles last year but well held in both chases this season.

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Testing ground proved to be too much for HARJO, who was pulled up at Wetherby last time. However, conditions shouldn't be as attritional this time around and Charlie Longsdon's unexposed chaser is fancied to get back on track. Stablemate Glencassley returns from almost a year off the track but he must be of interest over fences for the first time. El Muchacho can chase the pair home ahead of Kings Keeper.

Most of these arrive with questions to answer but HARJO is probably best not judged too harshly on his latest run at Wetherby 5 weeks ago, and a return to this small-field scenario/forcing tactics may well see him in a much better light. The market should prove informative in assessing the trio in opposition, including the selection's stablemate, Glencassley.

Very well handicapped on some of his hurdling form, EL MUCHACHO is selected in the hope that last month's Fakenham outing did him good.

14:52 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +25%) Honky Tonk Highway	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Honky Tonk Highway 3/1, €55,000 3-y-o, £165,000 4-y-o, Milan mare. Half-sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Moon Over Mexico. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and notable that top yard has selected this as her starting point. Bumper debut; changed hands for £165,000 after point win, form which has been boosted.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 -27%) Rula Bula	14 14/1(-27%)	(8) Rula Bula 14/1, From a good family and built on debut when off the mark at Warwick. Came up short upped in grade at Doncaster last time, however. Won at Warwick on second start but well-held Listed fourth at Doncaster since.
3	9 3rd (9) (15/2 -67%) Sunset Marquesa	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(9) Sunset Marquesa 15/2, Related to winners and made a successful start herself at Aintree in October. Solid efforts to hit the frame at this level the last twice and should give another good account. Has made the frame in Listed races the last twice; probably needs something extra today.
4	11 4th (11) (9/2 +72%) I've Madeupmymind	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(11) I've Madeupmymind 9/2, Bred to stay well, so highly encouraging that she could finish a clear second at Wincanton on debut. This provides a slightly stiffer test of stamina, so could do better. May have bumped into highly talented mare when second on last month's debut at Wincanton.
5th	1 5th (1) (13/2 +35%) Bellas Bridge	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) Bellas Bridge 13/2, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on her encouraging Rules debut when landing a 9-runner event at Ludlow a couple of months ago. No reason why she won't do better still. Made all at Ludlow and the placed mares appear to be fair yardsticks; not ruled out.
6th	12 6th (12) (25/1 +24%) Plantaroma	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Plantaroma 25/1, Half-sister to 2 winners and showed plenty when runner-up in a Carlisle bumper first time out. More to come but this sort of test might come a bit too soon. 2nd on last month's debut at Carlisle; likeable prospect but others have achieved far more.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 +0%) Just Call Me Lucy	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Just Call Me Lucy 4/1, Related to a point winner and shaped with encouragement on debut in an Aintree bumper. Subsequently bolted up at Carlisle (17f, soft) and arrives with the best form, so leading claims. Easy win at Carlisle in December; now faces much better rivals but she certainly impressed.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -50%) My Louise	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) My Louise 12/1, Made a winning debut in a Fontwell bumper and took a marked step forward to follow up in a stronger contest at Lingfield almost 3 months ago. Worth a crack at this level. Others have more substance to their form but she's 2-2 and open to further improvement.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 -140%) Magical Annie	12 12/1(-140%)	(6) Magical Annie 12/1, Related to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt in 16-runner event at Galway. Only seventh in listed event at Doncaster on debut for this yard but remains with potential. Won at Galway on debut; merely 7th since (Listed) but the hood and tongue-tie could help.
10th	10 10th (10) (80/1 -100%) The Secret Pearl	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) The Secret Pearl 80/1, Runner-up on her final start in Irish points and made a solid start to her Rules career when 8 lengths second of 16 at Wetherby. Not in quite the same form since and has a bit to find. Fair second at Warwick on rules debut but has been unable to build on that.
11th	2 11th (2) (150/1 -200%) Calli Black	150 150/1(-200%)	(2) Calli Black 150/1, Winner of her sole completed start in points and second a couple of times in bumpers, but she's not up to this level. Point winner who has shown some ability in bumpers, but considerable improvement needed.

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In a race packed full of decent prospects, SUNSET MARQUESA sets the standard on the back of three promising efforts. The selection had two and a half lengths in hand over Just Call Me Lucy when they clashed at Aintree in October and, while both have notably gone forward since, the daughter of Walk In The Park boasts the stronger credentials having performed respectably in this company the last twice. Magical Annie and the unbeaten My Louise also merit places on the shortlist, while Rules debutant Honky Tonk Highway warrants a betting check.

JUST CALL ME LUCY was highly impressive at Carlisle 83 days ago and sets the standard on that form, so she's preferred to Rules-debutante Honky Tonk Highway, who looked a good prospect when winning a point. Sunset Marquesa has already proved she can compete at this level, so she also warrants respect.

The Nicky Henderson-trained CRAZIERTHANDAISY did not look the finished article on her debut and could take a sizeable step forward.

15:00 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:08 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/4 +61%) Dance Thief	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(8) Dance Thief 11/4, Point winner who has improved for switch to handicaps in this sphere, finishing placed over longer trips than this on 3 of his last 4 starts (including here). Winning pointer; placed in three of his last four starts over hurdles; drop to 2m a worry.
2	7 2nd (7) (14/1 -56%) Can't Stop Now	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Can't Stop Now 14/1, This front-runner won a 2m Musselburgh handicap hurdle last March and added to his tally on the Flat at Carlisle in August. Faded into sixth back hurdling at Musselburgh last month but he has dipped back to that winning mark. On his last winning mark; not quite at his best this year but has an each-way chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/1 -22%) Atlantic Dancer	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Atlantic Dancer 11/1, Two wins last spring and better than ever when going in again at Kelso just before Christmas. Not in the same when fading into a well-held third of 4 over 2m at Newcastle since, though. C&D winner in 2022; put up 8lb for Kelso win in December and others look better treated.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 +0%) Bois Guillbert	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Bois Guillbert 5/1, C&D winner last season and added to tally in 2m Kelso handicap on reappearance in October. Has gone off the boil in recent starts but latest last of 4 back at Kelso came in what has turned out a strong race and this 5-y-o still has time on his side. Kelso winner in October but not at his best since then; plenty to prove at present.
5th	3 5th (3) (2/1 +0%) Park Annonciade	2 2/1(+0%)	(3) Park Annonciade 2/1, Looked progressive when winning handicaps over C&D and Haydock (19f) in November. Has seemed to find 2m around Musselburgh a bit sharp for him the last twice but there's probably another bigger performance in him before long. Won three times this season, including over C&D; fair run in better race last time; chance.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 +12%) Bix Beiderbecke	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Bix Beiderbecke 22/1, Opened his account at the second time of asking over hurdles in a 2m Perth novice last May but his subsequent handicap efforts have been disappointing. Still fairly early days but he arrives with something to prove. Maiden hurdle winner in May who has struggled a bit since; on a fair mark; could go well.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +0%) Ruby Island	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Ruby Island 5/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles last season, including a C&D maiden. Off since a mid-field finish in the EBF Final at Newbury a year ago but retains potential if ready to roll. Mainly progressive over hurdles last term and worth considering despite her long break.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (50/1 -456%) Kerosine Light	50 50/1(-456%)	(1) Kerosine Light 50/1, Three wins for this yard in summer 2022 but off for 9 months prior to finishing a remote fifth at Uttoxeter last May and he's had another similar absence since. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Won three h'caps in 2022, but well beaten only run in 2023; could go well after a break.

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This represents a drop in grade for PARK ANNONCIADE, who performed with credit in a valuable contest at Musselburgh last month. The six-year-old won a couple of times in November and gets the vote ahead of the capable Bois Guillbert and Ruby Island, who was a progressive novice last season and makes her return after almost a year off the track. Atlantic Dancer and Kerosine Light are not to be ruled out either.

PARK ANNONCIADE is given a chance to resume his progression back at the scene of the first of his 2 handicap wins in November. Ruby Island could be a threat if primed after a year off, while the front-running Can't Stop Now is starting to look well handicapped again.

Despite her lack of a recent run the progressive RUBY ISLAND\ is taken to beat the Irish raider \bPark Annonciade.

15:08 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +39%) Kingdom Come	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(3) Kingdom Come 11/4, Low-mileage 5-y-o who won 3 of his 6 starts last year and solid return second conceding weight to a thriving sort over 7f here last month. Shaped better than bare result when third of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 days ago and he's one to be interested in. Good AW record; shaped well when keeping on for third over 1m at Lingfield last week.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -27%) Final Voyage	7 7/1(-27%)	(7) Final Voyage 7/1, Irish raider. 3-time C&D winner who has gradually worked his way back to full fitness on AW in recent months, proving at least as good as ever returned to 1m when getting on top late on at Dundalk (1m) 2 weeks ago. Worth a second look with William Buick aboard. Took nice prize in Britain last Easter; back to winning ways at Dundalk latest; drawn wide.
3	9 3rd (9) (8/1 +50%) Benacre	8 8/1(+50%)	(9) Benacre 8/1, Three-time winner (all 7f) as a juvenile. Unable to add to his tally on AW/turf last year, stopping quickly when trailing in last of 9 at Ascot (12f) in September. Gelded ahead of return and the handicapper has relinquished his grip. Ended last year on a low note; gelded ahead of reappearance back down in trip.
4	8 4th (8) (11/2 +21%) King's Code	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(8) King's Code 11/2, Real success story for his yard, finding further progress when enhancing his excellent strike rate when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 10/3) 20 days ago, keeping on well. Assessor applies a little more pressure but further progress not out of the question. Chasing hat-trick after 1m wins at Southwell and Kempton; should go well again.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -20%) Rainbow Fire	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Rainbow Fire 12/1, Quickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard, adding to his tally at Haydock last spring before a creditable midfield effort in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July. Not disgraced at Ascot (1m) when last seen in August and his record fresh is worth noting. Yard in good form. On a workable mark if reviving after break (has good record fresh); one to consider.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -50%) Sir Busker	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Sir Busker 12/1, Smart performer who landed Group 2 York Stakes in 2022. Winless since but he arrives having run well on each of his last 3 starts on AW, respectable fourth in Winter Derby Trial at Southwell (11.1f) 44 days ago. Versatile as regards trip and not discounted back in handicap company. Placed twice in AW handicaps this winter and ran well in 1m3f conditions race latest.
7th	11 7th (11) (7/1 +0%) Smoky Mountain	7 7/1(+0%)	(11) Smoky Mountain 7/1, Steadily progressive 4-y-o who doubled career tally over 7f here in January. Edged out only late on by King's Code at Southwell next time and he again ran well behind an enterprisingly ridden winner at Newcastle (7.1f) 3 weeks ago. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Two 7f wins here this winter and pushed King's Code close over 1m in Jan; not discounted.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 -133%) Chasing Aphrodite	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Chasing Aphrodite 28/1, Proved better than ever on the back of a wind op when making a winning return at Ascot (1m) last term. Shaped as if amiss both starts thereafter last summer so market may prove a useful guide returning from 6 months off. Returned from wind op to win at Ascot last May but tailed off both subsequent runs.
9th	1 9th (1) (12/1 -20%) Tacarib Bay	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Tacarib Bay 12/1, Latest win at Newcastle in November. 15/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap back at that venue (6f) 68 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and likely he'll give another good account (fifth in this race 12 months ago). Won 6f AW Listed in November but held in handicaps since and only fifth in this last year.
10th	10 10th (10) (14/1 -40%) Sudden Ambush	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Sudden Ambush 14/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year and granted run of the race, made a winning return in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago, all out to hold on. Only up 1 lb for that but more on his plate in any case. Only nudged up 1lb for narrow Kempton win and yard does well in this race.
11th	4 11th (4) (25/1 -39%) Zealot	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Zealot 25/1, The all-weather success story of last winter, adding to his most impressive strike rate at Chelmsford (10f) 12 months ago. Seemingly finding his feet back from an absence in 2 recent outings but interesting connections opt for refitted cheekpieces now and his mark is easing. Won seven times last winter; not at best in two comeback runs but back on winning mark.

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Following a successful turf campaign, KING'S CODE has progressed further on the all-weather over the winter. A narrow victor at both Southwell and Kempton, kicking clear with the runner-up at the Sunbury circuit most recently, David Evans' charge is fancied to shrug off a 5lb hike and complete his hat-trick. Sudden Ambush made a successful reappearance at Kempton and, given that he should improve for that run, a 1lb rise could be lenient. Irish raider Final Voyage defeated a subsequent winner at Dundalk and must be respected.

KINGDOM COME has twice shaped well upon returning to action, left with a hopeless task from his position when third behind a thriving sort at Lingfield (1m) last week. Still one to be interested in from this sort of mark, he could be the answer under Rossa Ryan, with Smoky Mountain and Irish-raider Final Voyage heading up the dangers. Rainbow Fire, back from a break, is another worth a second look.

Clive Cox's KINGDOM COME (nap) shaped well tackling 1m for the first time when third in a warm race at Lingfield and gets the nod.

15:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (13/2 -30%) Carlas Big Jim	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(9) Carlas Big Jim 13/2, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 9/2) 23 days ago, keeping on well. Can go well again. Deserved his wide-margin Clonmel win after three seconds, capable of further progress.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 +10%) Dgalwaygallivantor	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Dgalwaygallivantor 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Cork in November. 11/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 54 days ago. Yard in good form. Can make presence felt. 2m winner on penultimate start, appeals as a young horse who could continue on the upgrade.
3	10 3rd (10) (6/1 +8%) Cosmo Renfro	6 6/1(+8%)	(10) Cosmo Renfro 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in November. 13/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.9f, heavy) 17 days ago. Shortlisted. Holding his form well since Limerick win, Punchestown second boosted by the winner.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 +13%) Pirate Island	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Pirate Island 13/2, 9/1, good second of 7 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.9f, soft) 33 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs considering. Showing consistent form, looks the pick of three runners in this for Philip Fenton.
5th	12 5th (12) (80/1 -300%) Red Striker	80 80/1(-300%)	(12) Red Striker 80/1, Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Bellewstown (17.2f, good). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Andrew McNamara. Needs to hit the ground running. Third over 2m at Kilbeggan last August, failed to repeat that form on next start, new yard.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 +29%) Run For Harry	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Run For Harry 10/1, 25/1, eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Possibilities. Soundly beaten on all four starts this season including handicaps over this trip.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/1 -67%) Cher Why Not	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Cher Why Not 10/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Punchestown (24.9f, heavy) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Veteran has been performing consistently, held by Cosmo Renfro on Punchestown running.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 -100%) Politicise	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Politicise 16/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.3f, heavy, 7/2) 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others still more persuasive. Managed a couple of good runs over hurdles before being placed over fences on latest.
9th	15 9th (15) (11/1 +45%) Glenabo Bridge	11 11/1(+45%)	(15) Glenabo Bridge 11/1, 14/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy) 40 days ago, going in snatches. Can give a good account. Veteran gained a hard-earned success at Fairyhouse in November, respectable form since.
10th	7 10th (7) (8/1 +33%) Great Island	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) Great Island 8/1, C&D winner in September. 5/1, let down by his jumping when fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 72 days ago. Handily weighted and sort to bounce back. Wide-margin C&D winner on handicap debut last September, well below best on last two runs.
11th	1 11th (1) (25/1 +0%) Carrolls Cottage	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Carrolls Cottage 25/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (20.1f, heavy) 21 days ago, pulled up before last. Better hurdler than chaser, out of form over fences, pulled up on return to hurdling.
12th	6 12th (6) (22/1 -38%) Bloomhill	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Bloomhill 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Thurles (16.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Dual points winner, has failed to make the impact that might have been expected.
13th	16 13th (16) (28/1 +15%) Legacy Of Dreams	28 28/1(+15%)	(16) Legacy Of Dreams 28/1, Seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 17 days ago so more is required. Winning chaser, 0-10 over hurdles, well beaten over this trip at Punchestown last time.
14th	11 14th (11) (8/1 +33%) Knockaneleigh Girl	8 8/1(+33%)	(11) Knockaneleigh Girl 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, good fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.7f, good). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Ordinary form over hurdles, ran away with a weak mares' maiden point at Loughrea.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (33/1 +34%) Sky Tempest	33 33/1(+34%)	(13) Sky Tempest 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (19.8f, soft) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Slight improvement in evidence at Thurles last time, a lot more needed; tongue-tie added.

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GREAT ISLAND gets the nod in this wide-open heat. The eight-year-old provided Ethan O'Sullivan with a memorable breakthrough success over the course and distance in September. An easy 16-length winner on that occasion, he had the reopposing Glenabo Bridge back in third. While disappointing on his last two starts at Fairyhouse and Limerick respectively, the selection might be able to bounce back to his best, returning to the scene of his sole success to date. A case can be made for many others, with Knockaneleigh Girl given second preference. A wide margin winner of a point-to-point at Loughrea in October, she makes her debut in handicap company now, and it'll be interesting to see how she fares. Politicise, Pirate Island, Dgalwaygallivantor and Carlas Big Jim are all sure to have plenty of supporters, with the latter a decisive winner at Clonmel last month. While both consistent sorts, the trip looks on the short side for Cher Why Not and Cosmo Renfro.

Lots with chances. GREAT ISLAND had been shaping up well until making some jumping errors at Limerick last time and is worth another chance off a lenient-looking mark. Dgalwaygallivantor is another who is weighted to go well and next on the list ahead of in-form duo Cosmo Renfro and Pirate Island.

Recent form involving the consistent COSMO PENFRO is persuasive enough to earn him the vote over Carlas Big Jim and Politicise

15:20 Gowran Park Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:27 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 -200%) Courtland	12 12/1(-200%)	(1) Courtland 12/1, Thrived last summer landing four handicap chase contests either side of a fine second in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July. Career-high mark and more exacting company seemed to find him out in the autumn but freshened up ahead of this. Won four times on good ground in early part of season; off since a poor run in November.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +42%) Rouge Vif	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) Rouge Vif 7/2, High-class chaser at best but hard to glean a great deal of encouragement from his exploits over hurdles/fences for Harry Whittington last season. Mark has tumbled if subsequent break/yard switch has had positive effect. Smart in his prime but very disappointing in recent years; makes stable debut after layoff.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/4 +66%) Chanceux	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(6) Chanceux 11/4, Dual novice hurdle winner who opened chase account over C&D in December and narrowly followed up at Doncaster later that month. Very disappointing in hat-trick bid at Plumpton (19.7f) 26 days ago, so he'll need to leave that in his wake if he's to figure. Won twice in December (once over C&D) but well beaten last month and still on tough mark.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -133%) L'impertinent	14 14/1(-133%)	(3) L'impertinent 14/1, Maiden hurdle winner who showed much improved form to make winning chase debut at Ballinrobe (17f) in spring 2022. Pulled up final start for Enda Bolger at Tipperary later that year but starts out for yard with a good record with similar types and he's worth a second look. Didn't get far before race was declared void on yard debut last June; not seen again since.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (11/8 +21%) Real Stone	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(4) Real Stone 11/8, Course winner who jumped superbly when taking apart a small field at Haydock (16.3f) in November. Well below that level next 2 starts but returned to form on back of wind surgery when second to an unexposed sort in Newbury handicap (16.4f) 8 days ago. Claims now he's back in the groove. Ran well in defeat at Newbury last week and is the one with least to prove in this field.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (14/1 -250%) Mackenberg	14 14/1(-250%)	(2) Mackenberg 14/1, Won his first 5 chase starts and, having ended last term below his best, he enhanced his good record when fresh when second at Wetherby (19.4f) in October. Disappointed at Ascot (21f) a month later but on a handy mark if subsequent 106-day break has perked him up. 5-11 over fences; not always a fluent jumper but he's very useful when in the groove.

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REAL STONE was beaten over five lengths into second when making his first start after undergoing a wind operation in January and his mark has been left unchanged for that display. Dan Skelton's nine-year-old remains in the same grade and he could be the one to beat. Mackenberg failed to fire in a class 2 event last time, but if he can run to the level of his second at Wetherby in October, he could have a say, while L'impertinent is worth a second look in a first-time hood.

REAL STONE left his 2 previous runs in his wake following wind surgery when beaten only by an unexposed rival at Newbury 8 days ago and he's of interest from what remains a workable mark now he's back on track. L'Impertinent is an intriguing runner for a yard that continues to impress with its runners in this sphere, whilst Mackenberg's record fresh always entitles him to respect.

This smallish field might allow MACKENBERG to get into a better jumping rhythm than is sometimes the case, and he goes well when fresh.

15:27 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/2 +24%) Scarface	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(3) Scarface 13/2, Gradually getting the hang of things over fences, scoring at Plumpton in January before finishing 1¼ lengths behind Kotmask in a handicap there (19.8f, soft) 26 days ago. Sound place claims again. Has improved with each of his five runs over fences and he could be in the mix once more.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +17%) Invincible Nao	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Invincible Nao 5/1, Keen-going sort proved better than ever to win for the first time in Britain in 6-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) 22 days ago, Evidently well suited by the sharp track on that occasion but seemingly had something up his sleeve and he's not discounted from an 8 lb higher mark. Easy win at Fakenham latest; tougher ask here but things may now have clicked for this 6yo.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/5 +51%) Terresita	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(5) Terresita 16/5, Fair handicap hurdler has proved an improved model over fences, jumping notably well when scoring in a 7-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, heavy) 17 days ago. Perhaps handled conditions better than most there, though, and could find this tougher from 8 lb higher mark. Easy front-running win at Ludlow recently; could take plenty of catching if repeating form.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 -100%) Dr T J Eckleburg	22 22/1(-100%)	(8) Dr T J Eckleburg 22/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when leaving his previous chase efforts well behind to score at Worcester in September before doubling his tally for the season at Ludlow in December. Ran up to his best when runner-up at Chepstow (16f, heavy, 14/1) a fortnight ago but this is tougher. Two wins earlier in season and close second last time, but he has to prove his stamina.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +46%) Mylesfromwicklow	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(4) Mylesfromwicklow 15/2, Cost six figures after winning an Irish point and made the perfect transition to chasing under Rules when getting off the mark at Huntingdon in November. Sound efforts in defeat since, but others perhaps appeal as open to more progress. A win and a close second from first two chase starts; only fourth since but form franked.
6th	1 6th (1) (4/1 -78%) Golden Son	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Golden Son 4/1, Smart juvenile hurdler in France and, after 19 months off, shaped encouragingly when chasing home Iroko on stable debut at Warwick in November. Back on track in first-time cheekpieces when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, soft) 14 days ago and he's a leading player again. Won at Kempton a fortnight ago and that form has received a huge boost; up just 3lb.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (7/2 -5%) Kotmask	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Kotmask 7/2, Has taken well to chasing this season, proving better than ever to score for the third time over fences in a 4-runner handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, soft, 6/5) 26 days ago. Had Scarface just behind there and has to be respected again despite 5 lb rise. Has won his last two and he could still be well treated, granted a clear round.

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GOLDEN SON came good at Kempton a fortnight ago and, with the runner-up from that race emphatically boosting the form by landing the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury last weekend, the Paul Nicholls-trained six-year-old is hard to oppose off just 3lb higher. Invincible Nao was a wide-margin winner at Fakenham last time and a similar display would put him firmly in the mix, although his stablemate Kotmask boasts winning course form and also rates a player.

GOLDEN SON, a Graded winning hurdler in France, belatedly built on the promise of his chasing debut to score at Kempton last time and could have even more to offer with headgear retained. Kotmask has already had a productive season over fences and is respected again, with Heros another player on the back of an unlucky second at Wetherby last time.

The progressive 6yo KOTMASK has won three of his last five starts and can enhance Gary Moore's good record in this race.

15:35 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:43 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/4 +8%) Dubai Days	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(2) Dubai Days 11/4, C&D winner who comes here in good order, second of 4 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, soft) 22 days ago when unsuited by drop in trip. Must enter calculations. Second at Kelso three weeks ago behind one who has since completed a hat-trick.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 -80%) Whodini	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(3) Whodini 9/2, Made it 4 wins from 6 completed starts over fences when going in over C&D in November. Has won off a break before so he's not taken lightly. Only 2lb higher than when prevailing narrowly in a blanket finish here in early November.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -38%) Red Happy	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Red Happy 9/1, Hit the ground running for his new yard and successful at Carlisle and Kelso early this winter. Very slowly away when only fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle last time though so needs to bounce back. Perhaps high in the weights after his hat-trick and this ground is softer than ideal.
4	1 4th (1) (11/10 +27%) Ballycoose	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(1) Ballycoose 11/10, Made a successful chase debut over C&D in January and backed it up with a solid second of 5 in handicap chase over 2m here 12 days ago. Player with this return to further also a plus. Good jumper who should make a bold bid returned to his best trip, despite career-high mark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (18/1 -13%) Dallas Des Pictons	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Dallas Des Pictons 18/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best. Not so good nowadays but landed handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f) in September. Not disgraced when sixth at Kelso (22.7f, soft) 22 days ago so possibilities back chasing. Shock winner over hurdles at Hexham in September but well held since.

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A determined winner over C&D when last seen in November, WHODINI may not be ideally suited by soft ground, but he arrives at his favourite track following a couple of taking victories and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards. Ballycoose will appreciate going back up in distance, having scored over C&D in January, while Dubai Days is another to consider off a mark 1lb lower than his last victory.

Irish-raider BALLYCOOSE has made a bright start over fences and is faniced to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his good second here with this return to further also a positive. Fellow C&D scorer Dubai Days seems sure to have a say too, with both Whodini and Red Happy both well in the mix too.

Returned to his best trip BALLYCOOSE (nap) might well be up to defying a career-high mark, off which he ran well last time over 2m.

15:43 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +11%) Siempre Arturo	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Siempre Arturo 2/1, 10f Chelmsford City maiden winner before posting a very good second of 5 in minor event (5/6) at Southwell (11.1f) 51 days ago. Makes handicap debut and expected to be bang there. Beaten at odds on last time but won easily before that; open to progress now handicapping.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +31%) Sense Of Worth	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Sense Of Worth 11/4, Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 8 days ago. Needs considering. Has run well to finish runner-up the last twice; shouldn't be far away again.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +55%) Percy Willis	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Percy Willis 9/2, Course winner. 12/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 8 days ago. Well in the mix. Has only managed to win one of his last 29 starts and this looks an insufficient test.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 -317%) Harbour Vision	25 25/1(-317%)	(8) Harbour Vision 25/1, 5-time course winner. Won 8-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 12 days ago, well positioned. Ought to be in the shake-up. 3lb higher than when winning over C&D last time; another big run seems likely.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 -87%) Outrace	14 14/1(-87%)	(6) Outrace 14/1, Below-par sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 16/1) 36 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has dropped to a favourable mark but not at his best the last twice; needs to bounce back.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 -64%) Sycamore Gap	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) Sycamore Gap 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Not knocked about when sixth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 22/1) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut. Not ruled out. Open to improvement now handicapping and pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -180%) The Pug	28 28/1(-180%)	(5) The Pug 28/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in September. 11/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D. Off 117 days. Unreliable type. Three wins last year but still 5lb above last winning mark; may need the run.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 +33%) English Spirit	6 6/1(+33%)	(4) English Spirit 6/1, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in January. 5/1, fair fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 22 days ago, well positioned. Shortlisted. Two wins from last five starts over 8.6 here, but won over C&D from 1lb higher a year ago.

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SIEMPRE ARTURO was conceding 29lb to the now 78-rated Alrazeen when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell in January, so the son of Outstrip appears to have been well placed from an opening mark of 70. Harbour Vision arrives on the back of a comfortable C&D triumph and he is just 3lb higher now. English Spirit also remains on a competitive mark and looks set to be involved, along with the consistent Sense Of Worth.

Low-mileage 4-y-o SIEMPRE ARTURO looks to start life in handicaps on a good mark so gets the vote in this competitive handicap. Fellow handicap debutant Sycamore Gap could emerge as the main threat if, as expected, taking a step forward now his stamina is drawn out more. Course-winners Harbour Vision and Percy Willis need factoring in too.

The vote goes to ENGLISH SPIRIT who may appreciate going back up in trip having won over C&D off 1lb higher a year ago.

15:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Gowran Park Handicap Chase 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +38%) Whiskeywealth	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(6) Whiskeywealth 5/2, Won 10-runner handicap hurdle (2/1) at Naas (15.8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chasing and holds leading claims at these weights. Won twice over fences last term and won at Naas (heavy) last month; has to be considered.
2	10 2nd (10) (5/1 +38%) Mount Frisco	5 5/1(+38%)	(10) Mount Frisco 5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in January. 11/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Thurles (16.7f, soft) 16 days ago. Needs considering. Solid 2nd from front at Thurles latest; ground in his favour; tough looking mark though.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -23%) Figaroc	8 8/1(-23%)	(1) Figaroc 8/1, 25/1, good third of 9 in novice chase at Thurles (16.3f, soft) 25 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress on his handicap chase debut. In the picture. Left previous form behind when 3rd behind Zanahiyr last month; h'capper taken no chances.
4	11 4th (11) (17/2 +74%) Sunnyvilla	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(11) Sunnyvilla 17/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 8 in handicap chase (28/1) at Thurles (16.7f, soft) 16 days ago. Needs to build on it with headgear retained. Hinted at revival latest but needs further and he's 2lb wrong.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -69%) Pats Choice	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Pats Choice 11/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Naas in January. Only fourth of 5 in novice chase at Punchestown (16f, heavy, 11/1) 20 days ago. More is needed. 3rd win over fences at Naas in January; struggled with jumping since; stiff looking mark.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 -14%) Happy Dreams	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Happy Dreams 16/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick in December. Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy, 4/1) 31 days ago. In the mix now switched to fences. 4-time chase winner; career best at Limerick over Christmas but vulnerable down in trip.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (16/1 -100%) Bonnie Kellie	16 16/1(-100%)	(7) Bonnie Kellie 16/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in October. Fifth of 6 in handicap chase (6/1) at Punchestown (22.1f, soft) 33 days ago. Down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual chase winner; not beaten far last month but likely to find trip too sharp.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -100%) Feu Du Bresil	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Feu Du Bresil 10/1, Only sixth of 9 in novice chase at Thurles (16.3f, soft, 7/1) 25 days ago. Stable having good spell. Makes handicap chase debut. Can make presence felt. Promising 2nd on chase debut but struggled twice since; likely first-string though.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -50%) Cayd Boy	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Cayd Boy 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 7 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, soft, 18/1) 41 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlisted. No wins since 2020 and 0-10 over fences but ran well latest and may build on that.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (17/2 -31%) La Malmason	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(3) La Malmason 17/2, 13/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy) 13 days ago. Yard in good form. Can give a good account. Won at Cheltenham in December; has run okay since but drop to 2m looks against her.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (20/1 -25%) The Little Yank	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) The Little Yank 20/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft, 11/1) 6 days ago. Down in trip. Has work to do. Best form has come over timber at longer trips and didn't show enough last week.

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WHISKEYWEALTH appeals here with John Shinnick claiming a valuable 7lb. While he ran below par in the Dan Moore at Fairyhouse in January, he bounced back to form when striking over flights at Naas early last month. In the aftermath of that success at the Tipper Road venue, his trainer Terence O'Brien indicated this race as a target. Down at the foot of the handicap, Sunnyvilla is an interesting contender. Pulled up on three consecutive starts, he hinted at a return to form when fourth at Thurles when tried in cheekpieces for the first time. Those cheekpieces are unsurprisingly retained now and it'll be interesting to see how he fares off bottom weight. The Willie Mullins duo of Figaroc and Feu Du Bresil are sure to have plenty of supporters. Both start off in handicap company and it'll come as no surprise should either prevail. In truth, it's difficult to safely rule out any of these, with Pat's Choice, La Malmason, Bonnie Kellie and Happy Dreams all capable of making their presence felt.

Willie Mullins' handicap debutant FIGAROC appeals as a likely improver and can open his account over fences in this competitive handicap. Handily-weighted Whiskeywealth rates the chief threat back in this sphere, with in-form pair Cayd Boy and La Malmason also in the mix.

It was a major step back in the right direction for CAYD BOY when 2nd latest and he can build on that back at his preferred trip

15:55 Gowran Park Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:02 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -33%) Another Lord	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Another Lord 16/1, Failed to improve for the switch to a handicap when sixth of 11 at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) last time and looks vulnerable once more. Safely held on last month's handicap debut but drying ground may enable improvement.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +60%) Rocky Hill	3 3/1(+60%)	(6) Rocky Hill 3/1, Sprung a 33/1 surprise on his Kelso bumper debut for Ewan Whillans in April 2022 but no show in 3 starts over hurdles for new yard last season. Cheekpieces enlisted now upped in trip for this handicap bow following a 14-month absence. Well beaten in three novice/maiden hurdles last season but improvement likely in handicaps.
3	13 3rd (13) (8/1 +33%) Damask	8 8/1(+33%)	(13) Damask 8/1, Record stands at 0-10 over hurdles but she's an each-way player judged on recent efforts at Ffos Las and this course. 0-10; made the frame on both starts last month but needs to find something extra today.
4	9 4th (9) (8/1 -7%) Silver Atom	8 8/1(-7%)	(9) Silver Atom 8/1, Remains a maiden in this sphere but has some decent bits and pieces of form to his name, not least when fourth of 12 over this C&D on penultimate start. Probably best to overlook subsequent Leicester display and he's one of the more likely winners. Found soft ground too taxing last time but made the frame over C&D twice beforehand.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 -65%) Parsons Stone	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Parsons Stone 33/1, Modest at best in bumpers and well held all 3 starts over hurdles to date. Makes limited appeal on this handicap debut. No threat in two novice hurdles this season but ought to be more competitive here.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/4 -20%) Hermes Le Gris	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(2) Hermes Le Gris 9/4, Has hit the ground running for his new yard, easily bagging 14-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) last month. Came up short under a penalty at Fakenham 8 days later, though, and will need to raise his game now that his new mark has kicked in. In good form for new stable this year and today's drop back in trip looks the right move.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 -43%) Hi Riko	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Hi Riko 10/1, Upped his game when finding just one too good in handicaps at Uttoxeter and at Lingfield (both at around 2½m) in November. Back on track following a couple of poor efforts when fourth returned to Lingfield with cheekpieces added last month and he's in with a shout. 0-8 over hurdles but ran quite well in first-time cheekpieces last month; a possible.
8th	12 8th (12) (14/1 +30%) All Under Control	14 14/1(+30%)	(12) All Under Control 14/1, No show first 3 starts over hurdles and while she fared a little better on her handicap debut at Fontwell (19.2f, heavy) last month, there wasn't enough in that effort to suggest that she'll be up to winning this. Kept on for very respectable fourth on last month's handicap debut; progress possible.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (6/1 +0%) Celtic Fortune	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Celtic Fortune 6/1, Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2½m prior to a low-key display at Huntingdon last time. Possibilities if able to bounce back. Slightly disappointing last time but has good claims if judged on earlier placed form.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (28/1 -100%) Pescatorius	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Pescatorius 28/1, No show in bumpers/novice hurdles so far and sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Shaped with some promise in Kempton novice last month; more needed on this handicap debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (80/1 +20%) Spiritus Mundi	80 80/1(+20%)	(11) Spiritus Mundi 80/1, This maiden has been out of sorts for a while and is easy enough to oppose. 18-race maiden; tailed off here on seasonal debut in November and not seen again since.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (125/1 -25%) Happy Sanchez	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Happy Sanchez 125/1, Unplaced sole start in points and poor form in 5 outings over hurdles. Well beaten when 100-1 for handicap debut last April; difficult to enthuse over.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (150/1 -50%) Gala Des Lys	150 150/1(-50%)	(14) Gala Des Lys 150/1, Little to shout about in various race-types so far and he looks set for another struggle. Struggled in a chase on last month's seasonal/stable debut; has huge amount to prove.

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Hermes Le Gris was strongly fancied to record a double when beaten into second over an extended 2m7f at Fakenham last month, but he would be foolish to dismiss off a 2lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to HI RIKO, who fared a lot better when finishing fourth over 2m7f at Lingfield last time and the step back in distance looks like a good move. The seven-year-old goes off a 3lb lower rating and he can score. Silver Atom is another to watch out for.

The suggestion is SILVER ATOM, who posted one of his better efforts when fourth over this C&D in January and a line can be drawn through his latest run at Leicester. Hi Riko took a step back in the right direction at Lingfield and he is second choice, while Celtic Fortune and handicap-debutant Gentleman are others to consider.

Today's drop back in trip can enable HERMES LE GRIS (nap) to progress from his easy win two starts ago.

16:02 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/2 -13%) Rose Of Arcadia	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Rose Of Arcadia 9/2, Made a winning reappearance at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in October. Solid efforts in defeat all 3 subsequent starts, most recently finding just one too good in the Grand Military Gold Cup over C&D. That form has worked out really well so he's one to be interested in. In-form mare; runner-up over C&D last time despite being hampered and losing a shoe; solid.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -14%) Ballygrifincottage	8 8/1(-14%)	(2) Ballygrifincottage 8/1, Useful novice hurdler and made a winning start over fences in novice at Haydock later in 2022. Lightly raced and below that form since, though he did hint at a revival when fifth of 9 in 3m handicap chase at Ascot 21 days ago. Needs to take another step forward. Signs of a revival when fifth of nine at Ascot; not without a chance if building on that.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +30%) Bangers And Cash	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Bangers And Cash 7/2, Progressed into a useful staying chaser last season, winning 3 of his last 4 starts, and arrives on the back of a good C&D fourth last month. Since had a wind op so he's a player eased 1 lb. Better with each race this term; back to his last winning mark and unlikely to be far away.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -146%) No Risk Des Flos	16 16/1(-146%)	(7) No Risk Des Flos 16/1, Dual chase scorer at Wetherby (goes particularly well there) last term but turned in a rare poor effort when fourth there last time, making mistakes. Can get back on track. Needs to bounce back from last poor run and also has stamina to prove for 3m.
5th	11 5th (11) (10/3 +33%) Trincomalee	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(11) Trincomalee 10/3, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but off 21 months and yet to match that form this term, including when second over C&D 23 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. 0-7 over fences but creditable second over C&D three weeks ago; impossible to rule out..
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -300%) Secret Reprieve	40 40/1(-300%)	(8) Secret Reprieve 40/1, Won the Welsh Grand National in 2020/21 and ran well to be placed in good company twice last season. Has tended to need his comeback run, so just worth watching in market after 11 months off. 2021 Welsh National winner; well handicapped but seems fragile and returns from a year off.
7th	5 7th (5) (13/2 +28%) Castle Robin	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(5) Castle Robin 13/2, C&D winner who posted a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back down in trip and not ruled out. C&D winner off 2lb higher; better than bare result both runs this season; high on the list.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (9/1 -13%) Easy As That	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Easy As That 9/1, Looked a potentially smart chaser when easily scoring at Haydock and Newcastle last winter but has found life tougher since, down the field in competitive handicaps at Cheltentham. Others appeal more. Disappointing last two outings; slipping in the weights but needs to rediscover his spark.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -129%) Switch Hitter	16 16/1(-129%)	(3) Switch Hitter 16/1, Signed off last season with success at Wincanton and returned from 9 months off with a pair of creditable efforts in 3m Ascot handicaps. Considered off an easing mark. Two respectable efforts this season; drying ground would help his cause.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (25/1 -25%) Boldmere	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Boldmere 25/1, Winner of 3m veterans' events at Doncaster and Fakenham last spring. However, he hasn't shone in a trio of runs so far this season and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Below par this season but has had excuses; interesting at likely lengthy odds.

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ROSE OF ARCADIA lost a shoe when finishing second in the Grand Military Gold Cup over track and trip in January, which was an encouraging performance, and she now makes her return to the handicap ranks. Joe Tizzard's mare is on a handy mark and she can take this at the expense of Ballygrifincottage, who was well beaten into fifth in a tougher heat than this at Ascot last month. Switch Hitter takes a drop in grade and also commands attention.

A few with chances but ROSE OF ARCADIA looks the way to go on the back of her C&D second last time out with that form having been very well advertised since. Bangers And Cash could emerge as the chief threat, especially if a recent wind op ekes out more improvement. Switch Hitter and Ballygrifincottage make up the shortlist.

An open event can go to CASTLE ROBIN, back below his last winning mark after shaping better than the result on both runs this season.

16:10 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:18 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (7/1 -17%) Gypsey's Secret	7 7/1(-17%)	(11) Gypsey's Secret 7/1, Still a maiden but she comes here in excellent heart, runner-up over C&D 12 days ago when conceding first run to the winner. Another bold showing is on the cards. Confirmed January's novice hurdle third no fluke when second in C&D handicap since; player.
1	14 1st (14) (12/1 +52%) Better Be Definite	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Better Be Definite 12/1, Only ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy) 57 days ago. Up in trip with more required if he's to get off the mark. Weakened quickly on 2m4f handicap debut latest and remains to be seen if 3m suits.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +33%) Artic Mann	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Artic Mann 4/1, Returned from a long absence with a creditable second at Kelso (20.9f) in October and has run creditably all 3 outings since. Likely to remain competitive. In frame all starts since returning from long absence, latest over C&D; thereabouts again.
3	15 3rd (15) (50/1 +50%) Iturgeon Du Breuil	50 50/1(+50%)	(15) Iturgeon Du Breuil 50/1, Placed in Irish point in May but has offered little encouragement in a trio of Carlisle novice hurdles this winter. Lots more is needed now handicapping with cheekpieces added. No show in novice hurdles but more chance now handicapping at low level in headgear.
4	10 4th (10) (28/1 -12%) Ebendi	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Ebendi 28/1, Fairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O'Brien. Nowhere near that level over hurdles and offered little after 7 months off when eighth at Sedgefield last time. Hard to warm to. Third at Perth last summer but well held at Sedgefield last month on first outing since.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/1 +44%) Lahardaun	10 10/1(+44%)	(8) Lahardaun 10/1, Placed on both of his completed starts in Irish points but only modest form at best in his three runs over hurdles. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement. No threat in three qualifying runs but more chance in handicaps; one to note in betting.
6th	12 6th (12) (12/1 +25%) Bollin Matilda	12 12/1(+25%)	(12) Bollin Matilda 12/1, Poor maiden hurdler who turned in a below-par fifth in 25f Catterick handicap in January. More is needed after a break. Better when third at Carlisle (2m3f) in December but well held up in trip since.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -83%) Sanosuke	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Sanosuke 11/1, Fair on the Flat in Ireland and he got off the mark in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals over 23.8f here in November. Good third of 9 over C&D after a 6 lb rise last time so he's one for the shortlist. In good form with win and third over 3m at Musselburgh before Christmas; headgear off.
8th	16 8th (16) (16/1 +0%) Howzat Hiris	16 16/1(+0%)	(16) Howzat Hiris 16/1, Opened her account in 3m Newcastle handicap last March but well below par on her last two runs at Catterick and Sedgefield this year. Others more persuasive. Back-to-form second at Market Rasen in December but well held twice since.
9th	13 9th (13) (11/1 +56%) Dequall	11 11/1(+56%)	(13) Dequall 11/1, Seventeen runs since his last win in 2021 and only eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, soft) 59 days ago. Others appeal more. Third on comeback run in October but well held three times since.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (200/1 -300%) Hell On Earth	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Hell On Earth 200/1, Remains a maiden after 25 runs. 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) 122 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Well treated on old Irish form but pulled up all three runs for new yard; tongue-tie added.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/2 +54%) Aazza	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(5) Aazza 11/2, Successful at Doncaster last January and largely in good form since, fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle there 41 days ago, In the picture once more off a 2 lb lower mark. Well treated on peak form and latest Doncaster fourth was a bit more encouraging.
11th	7 11th (7) (28/1 +44%) Toombridge	28 28/1(+44%)	(7) Toombridge 28/1, Runner-up in an Irish point but was probably flattered by his proximity to the principals in a falsely-run race at Newcastle last April and has offered little all three starts this season. Improved fourth in novice last spring but has struggled in three runs this season.
12th	4 12th (4) (18/1 +28%) Grosvenor Court	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Grosvenor Court 18/1, Lost his way when with Alan King and no signs of an upturn in his fortunes in his 2 outings for this yard. Tongue tied first time. Decent for Alan King but no show in hurdle/chase for new yard after absence; tongue-tie on.
13th	1 13th (1) (18/1 -50%) Rowdy Rustler	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Rowdy Rustler 18/1, Maiden hurdle winner here in February 2022 and good second on chase debut back here on return last season. However, he's been below par since. Not that convincing but better last time and in a 0-110 for first time.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (4/1 +43%) Clovis Boy	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) Clovis Boy 4/1, Got off the mark at Hexham in November and posted a good fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, heavy) 44 days ago. Can give another good account. 2m4f win in December and proved he stays 3m when fourth at Wetherby latest; considered.

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A chance can be taken on LAHARDAUN, who showed signs of promise across his three qualifying runs. An opening mark of 88 looks more than fair and, with the step up in trip likely to suit, it would come as no surprise if he improved markedly on his handicap debut. Clovis Boy has improved since turning his attentions to handicaps and is likely to prove popular, along with Sanosuke, who finished third at Musselburgh last time having scored there the start before.

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and GYPSEY'S SECRET looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better than over C&D recently and gain her breakthrough success. Aazza is proving a reliable sort and can have a say too off an easing mark, with Arctic Mann, Clovis Boy and Bowler Jack all not discounted either.

The suggestion in an open affair is Lucinda Russell's CLOVIS BOY, who is less exposed than most of these, particularly at this trip.

16:18 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/2 +19%) Boasty	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Boasty 13/2, 16/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 19 days ago. Not completely dismissed. All four wins have come on Polytrack, but his record here reads 244232; may go well again.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +20%) At Liberty	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) At Liberty 2/1, Course winner. Latest win here in March. 11/4, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 2 days ago. Back down in trip. Impressive at this track on penultimate outing and no surprise if he's back on track despite another quick turnaround. Convincing winner over 1m4f here last week; respected if still as effective over this trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +0%) Ciotog	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(1) Ciotog 10/3, Course winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 6/1) 7 days ago. Handicapped to win and looks back in top form. Has run well the last twice having become well handicapped but still has stamina to prove.
4	7 4th (7) (18/1 -157%) Sea Of Charm	18 18/1(-157%)	(7) Sea Of Charm 18/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Holding form well and likely to be on the premises. Usually seen over further but ran well when third over 1m at Kempton last time.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -71%) Plumette	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Plumette 12/1, 5-time course winner. 14/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Should give a good account if they go a solid pace. Five of her seven wins have come here and has run well over C&D in the past.
6th	6 6th (6) (17/2 +47%) Light Up Our Stars	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(6) Light Up Our Stars 17/2, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 16/1) 7 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark. 2lb below his last winning mark, but record over C&D reads 006379; others appeal more.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/2 +44%) Bearaway	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Bearaway 9/2, 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 60 days ago. Down in trip. Not easy to make a case for. 0-10 on the AW, including all seven starts since joining this yard; look elsewhere.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 -256%) Lafan	16 16/1(-256%)	(4) Lafan 16/1, C&D winner. 18/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 51 days ago, running on. Significantly back up in trip. Worth considering. C&D winner last April and an eyecatching third over an inadequate trip last time.

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CIOTOG returned from a short break with a sterling effort when a half-length second over the extended mile here last week and, with the longer distance not expected to be a problem, the six-year-old can go one better, despite being nudged up 1lb. C&D winner Lafan is feared most, although Sea Of Charm also commands respect, despite this trip potentially being on the sharp side.

CIOTOG gave an indication that he's back in form and ready to defy his reduced mark when second here a week ago, so he's preferred to At Liberty, who can shake off a lesser run at Lingfield a couple of days ago. Several others arrive in form, including Sea of Charm and Plumette.

The vote goes to LAFAN who gave the impression he would relish stepping back up in trip when third over 7f at Chelmsford last time.

16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Gowran Park Maiden Chase 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2/7 +60%) Aime Desjy	0.285714 2/7(+60%)	(1) Aime Desjy 2/7, Won hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. Useful form both chases starts, latterly second of 6 in maiden over C&D (heavy) 21 days ago. The one to beat. Chased home Saint Felicien last time and he's fine on testing ground; leading claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (17/2 -240%) Duffle Coat	8.5 17/2(-240%)	(2) Duffle Coat 17/2, Useful hurdler. Good start over fences when second of 7 in maiden at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 20 days ago. The obvious threat to Aime Desjy. Promise 2nd in a beginners' last month and should go well if he builds on that.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 -79%) El Champo	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) El Champo 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 3 wins from 12 runs this season. Bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Won twice over timber in October; chase debut wasn't devoid of promise but more required.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -25%) Starman	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Starman 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 3 wins from 16 runs this season. 14/1, good third of 7 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Three-time hurdle winner but would need to take his form to a new level on his chase debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +0%) Miss Tempo	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Miss Tempo 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/1, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.5f, soft) 41 days ago. Makes chase debut. Yard in good form. Point winner; won twice over timber last year; may have more to give over fences.
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 -150%) Cosmic Blizzard	125 125/1(-150%)	(5) Cosmic Blizzard 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 50/1) on debut over fences, losing touch early final circuit. Off 6 months. Shown little in points and under rules so far and pulled up on chase debut when last seen.

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AIME DESJY, Duffle Coat and Miss Tempo are the ones to focus on here, with preference for the Willie Mullins-trained former. Described by Patrick Mullins as 'a real chasing type' after winning a bumper, the French-bred gelding was a fine fifth when tried over fences for the first time in a hot beginners at Fairyhouse in December. He since finished second to the classy Saint Felicien over the course and distance last month and he'll be well fancied to go a place better now. Duffle Coat has a course win to his name and really put it up to the long odds-on Senior Chief on his most recent start. That was his first try over fences and he is likely to be suited by the drop in trip here to 2m4f. Miss Tempo has a point-to-point win to her name and has since won three over flights. A runner-up at Naas on her most recent start, she should give a good account of herself, in receipt of a mares' weight allowance.

AIME DESJY has produced 2 good efforts since switching to fences and can go one better than over C&D last month. Gordon Elliott's Punchestown runner-up Duffle Coat can follow him home.

This can go the way of AIME DESJY (nap) who chased home a nice prospect here last time and he can go one better against these rivals

16:30 Gowran Park Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 -83%) Notnowlinda	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(4) Notnowlinda 11/2, Dual 2m hurdles winner last season and this former point winner found just one too good on her first 2 starts over fences. Not on her game at Kempton when last seen in November however, and now heads back over the smaller obstacles. Possibilities. Not seen since poor chase run in November but reverts to hurdling on a workable mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +13%) Amelia's Dance	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Amelia's Dance 7/4, Winless since 2022 but right back on song of late, runner-up in 4 of her last 5 starts, latest when edged out at Kempton 29 days ago. Well in the mix once more. Four hurdle wins; looked as good as ever when close second at Kempton last month.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/10 +27%) Passing Kate	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(5) Passing Kate 11/10, Is enjoying a very good season for her current yard and easily bagged a second success in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. Up 10 lb (including being 3 lb out of the handicap) but rates a big player. 3lb wrong today but won in good style at Wincanton recently; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -40%) Fautinette	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Fautinette 14/1, Unbeaten all 3 starts over hurdles in France but she struggled badly in four appearances on these shores and she now has lots to prove after 11 months off. 3-3 in France; disappointing in Britain (four runs) but can't be written off just yet.
5th	2 5th (2) (20/1 -25%) Cottie	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Cottie 20/1, Scored at Downpatrick last June for Henry de Bromhead. Off 5 months and came in last of six for her new yard in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) 18 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do. Looked out of sorts on recent stable debut; others have much less to prove.
6th	7 6th (7) (80/1 -60%) Dora's Addrezz	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Dora's Addrezz 80/1, Offered little tongue tied in a Newton Abbot bumper on only outing for Brian Barr and poor efforts to date over hurdles for her current yard. 22 lb "wrong" in the weights too. Unable to land significant blow on recent handicap debut and effectively 18lb higher here.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 -142%) Citizen Jane	80 80/1(-142%)	(6) Citizen Jane 80/1, Point scorer but winless over hurdles for Alastair Ralph. Off 6 months before beating only one in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 16 lb out of the handicap. Soundly beaten on last month's stable debut and 16lb out of the weights today.

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AMELIA'S DANCE arrives after hitting the woodwork on her last two starts, just giving best to an in-form mare most recently over 2m at Kempton, and nudged up 3lb, she holds enviable claims of going one place better. Notnowlinda's astute connections have wasted no time in switching her back to hurdles after a disappointing round of jumping over fences at Kempton in November. She can give the selection most to think about. Impressive last-time-out winner Passing Kate also commands attention, despite a 10lb hike for that performance.

Easy Wincanton scorer PASSING KATE is thriving under the tutelage of Matt Sheppard this term and despite being 3 lb out of the handicap still looks very much the way to go. Amelia's Dance is in very good nick herself but could have to play bridesmaid once more, with Notnowlinda appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours back in this sphere.

Topweight AMELIA'S DANCE has been knocking on the door this season, and last month's Kempton second was arguably a career best.

16:35 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (22/1 +12%) Jet Plane	22 22/1(+12%)	(3) Jet Plane 22/1, Started the season with back-to-back wins over 3¼m at Ludlow and Newton Abbot but has lost his way since, the marked drop back in trip failing to spark a revival when fifth of 6 in handicap at Leicester in January. Becoming well handicapped but his form has nosedived since wins at Ludlow and Newton Abbot.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 -22%) Can You Call	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Can You Call 11/1, Hurdles/chase scorer who bounced right back to best following 8 months off when second over fences at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Respectable third at Taunton next time but disappointing when well held third at Ludlow last month. Went close on reappearance at Chepstow but has gone backwards in two runs since.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +0%) Hudson De Grugy	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Hudson De Grugy 6/1, 7-y-o with a good record at this venue, adding to his tally from a 1 lb higher mark over C&D at this meeting 12 months ago. Jumping has typically lacked fluency in 2 outings this season but stable's runners always command respect here and visor goes back on. 4-10 at Sandown but below par of late; now below last winning mark but carries risks.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 -86%) Imperial Bede	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(5) Imperial Bede 13/2, French bumper/hurdles winner who run out a ready winner on chase debut at Southwell (20.4f) last month. Got no further than the second at Kelso 7 days ago but interesting connections turn him out quickly and he remains less exposed than most. Emphatic winner at Southwell on chase debut; early faller next time; still unexposed.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -14%) Belargus	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Belargus 16/1, Dual course winner who returned to form when third in this race 12 months ago. No real encouragement to glean from 2 starts this time around so hopes pinned on a return to this track sparking a revival with cheekpieces/tongue tie now enlisted. Hard to fancy on two runs this term but Sandown brings out the best in him; not ruled out.
6th	6 6th (6) (8/1 -7%) Nocte Volatus	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Nocte Volatus 8/1, Losing run is mounting up but good placed efforts first 3 outings this campaign, latterly when third at Newcastle (20f) in December. Not helped by some indifferent jumping when fourth at Leicester (20f) 38 days ago but better anticipated here. Winless this season but running creditably; in frame in last two runnings of this contest.
7th	2 7th (2) (15/2 -36%) Sheldon	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(2) Sheldon 15/2, Has often been prone to mistakes but more assured of late, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts when landing 7-runner Wincanton handicap (20f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Edged up 5 lb for that but his chance may well again hinge on keeping the errors at bay. Two Wincanton wins this season; respected, but up 5lb for latest and this race is stronger.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/5 +31%) Es Perfecto	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(4) Es Perfecto 6/5, Point/hurdles winner who has been lightly raced in recent years but plenty to like about his exploits over fences this term, shaping well when third in Timeform novices' handicap (strong form) at Cheltenham (20.6f) in January. Big shout of same mark with sights lowered. Has bumped into some well-treated rivals of late; good opportunity to gain first chase win.

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Victory wasn't out of the question when Hudson De Grugy fell two out over 3m here last month and, with a clear round of jumping, he could have a say off a 1lb lower mark. However, preference is for SHELDON, who was victorious by five lengths in a class 4 event at Wincanton last time and was put up 5lb for that display. Seamus Mullins' eight-year-old could take this step up in class in his stride and make it three wins from his last four starts. Es Perfecto is another to consider.

ES PERFECTO remains very low-mileage as a 9-y-o and ran another fine race when third in what rates one of the strongest handicaps of the campaign so far at Cheltenham 6 weeks ago. He's fancied to prove tough to beat operating from the same mark, with Imperial Bede next best if putting his recent Kelso spill behind him. Hudson de Grugy and Nocte Volatus are others considered.

Much the most compelling profile belongs to ES PERFECTO whose placed efforts this season constitute very strong form.

16:40 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:53 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +33%) Kingston James	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Kingston James 4/1, £30,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Theo and fair hurdler Captain Lob, stays 2½m. Won completed start in points (Nov 2023), so strikes as a notable Rules newcomer. Bought for £30,000 after winning a 2m4f British point and should have a future.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 -80%) Step Out	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(7) Step Out 9/2, Bettered debut form when fourth of 5 in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time and tongue tie applied now, so could do better still. Fourth at Fairyhouse in a race won by Champion Bumper contender Romeo Coolio.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 +38%) Saracen Beau	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Saracen Beau 10/1, €19,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to unreliable but fairly useful hurdler/chaser Dreamsoftheatre and fair hurdler/chaser Definitly Grey. One to consider on debut for stable with solid bumper record. Half-brother to prolific 2m6f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Dreamsoftheatre.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 +36%) Madame Bluebelle	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Madame Bluebelle 9/1, Blue Bresil mare. Dam (c83/h99), 2m-2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Junction Fourteen. Worth a market check. Dam 2m-2m4f hurdle winner; stable has done well in bumpers this season.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -106%) Saratoga Steve	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Saratoga Steve 33/1, Related to three winners but didn't cost much and only beat one of the seven home at Musselburgh first time out. Was too free to do himself justice when beating one home at Musselburgh (soft).
6th	9 6th (9) (6/5 +26%) Yakaleo	1.2 6/5(+26%)	(9) Yakaleo 6/5, Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and offered plenty of encouragement when third at Musselburgh a couple of months ago. Stable has a good record in this sphere and he sets the standard, so makes plenty of appeal. Strong in the betting at 9-4 when close up on good to soft at Musselburgh.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 -33%) Theatre Chief	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Theatre Chief 16/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h107), placed in French hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3¼m) Sizing John. From a good family, so worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Dam placed French 2m/2m1f hurdles; related to winners and one to note in the betting.
8th	4 8th (4) (200/1 -300%) Posh Et Noir	200 200/1(-300%)	(4) Posh Et Noir 200/1, Failed to beat a rival over C&D 80 days ago and is likely to struggle again. Led early but was tailed off when 40-1 for debut on soft ground here in December.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

The vote goes to YAKALEO, who shaped with significant promise when finishing third on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh in December. Nicky Richards' charge might not want ground conditions to deteriorate too much, though, having been withdrawn on account of soft ground at Kelso last month, but he ought to hold every chance if lining up. Irish raider Step Out has shown ability and is respected with a first-time tongue-tie applied, while point-to-point winner Kingston James is another to consider.

YAKALEO sets the standard on his third at Musselburgh first time out and he's likely to have benefited from that initial experience, so he gets the nod ahead of point-winner Kingston James. Saracen Beau, a stablemate of the winner, also makes some appeal on paper.

There's a lot to like about Fairyhouse fourth STEP OUT who represents a yard with an excellent record in bumpers at this track.

16:53 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/3 +63%) Ferrous	3.333333 10/3(+63%)	(8) Ferrous 10/3, Confirmed previous promise when successful at Goodwood (5f) in May. Seen only twice thereafter, unable to land a blow in ultra-competitive Newmarket handicap won by Quinault final start in July. Gelded ahead of return and this 4-y-o remains relatively unexposed. Respected. Absent for 8 months but down in class and he could still have his best days ahead of him.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 -30%) Knebworth	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(7) Knebworth 13/2, Dual winner on turf last summer and ended the campaign in good form, runner-up in handicaps at Haydock/Lingfield final 2 starts. Returns from 4 months off with yard amongst the winners and this return to 6f promises to suit. Interesting. Two turf wins last summer; second off this mark when last seen; capable of going well.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -40%) Bosh	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Bosh 7/1, In good form in recent months and justified good support to land first race since his 2-y-o days at Chelmsford (6f) in January, leading final 50 yards. Creditable fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f0 since and possibilities for all his draw may not be ideal. Comes here in good form and he's one to consider despite his double-figure stall.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +40%) Baldomero	3 3/1(+40%)	(3) Baldomero 3/1, Comes here on a lengthy losing run but went agonisingly close to bucking that trend at Lingfield (7f) on penultimate start. Not seen to best effect when sixth of 12 in handicap back there (6f) 8 days ago and no surprise to see him thereabouts from a handy draw. Banging at the door on AW this winter and he's likely to be in the thick of it once again.
5th	11 5th (11) (20/1 -82%) Commander Straker	20 20/1(-82%)	(11) Commander Straker 20/1, Precocious juvenile who opened his account in a Bath novice (5f) prior to a respectable third in Woodcote Stakes (6f) at Epsom in 2022. Missed whole of last year/gelded and the market may guide as to expectations. Promising as a 2yo but he has a 645-day absence to contend with.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/2 +0%) Al Barez	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(6) Al Barez 11/2, C&D winner who bounced back to his best on back of 9 months off when third of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago, collared final 50 yds. Still very low-mileage as a 5-y-o but another with a tricky draw to contend with. Unexposed C&D winner who made a pleasing return three weeks ago; tricky draw this time.
7th	12 7th (12) (16/1 -33%) Holy Fire	16 16/1(-33%)	(12) Holy Fire 16/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 8/1) 20 days ago, no extra over 1f out. Makes tapeta debut. Visor on 1st time. Beaten fair and square at Kempton latest; new headgear not enough to tempt.
8th	10 8th (10) (25/1 -178%) Sir Oliver	25 25/1(-178%)	(10) Sir Oliver 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in November. 7/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 114 days and others appeal that little bit more for win purposes. Good efforts over 7f to end 2023; C&D winner; others appeal more this time.
9th	2 9th (2) (66/1 -313%) Strong Power	66 66/1(-313%)	(2) Strong Power 66/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f) in September, switched last ½f and nearest at the finish. Others make more appeal for win purposes returning from 6 months off. Has been smart on AW in his time; market useful back from six months off.
10th	4 10th (4) (40/1 -300%) Rebel Path	40 40/1(-300%)	(4) Rebel Path 40/1, Useful form in France back in 2021 (successful over 6f). Changed hands for just £3,000/gelded and proved he retains fair level of ability on belated return when third of 6 in minor event at this course (5.1f, 2/1) on UK debut 54 days ago. Return to this trip could help now handicapping. Sharper with stable debut behind him but the handicapper has taken no chances.
11th	13 11th (13) (14/1 -75%) Alazwar	14 14/1(-75%)	(13) Alazwar 14/1, Course winner. Latest win at Ascot in October. Fourth of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Kempton (8f) 42 days ago, carried left over 1f out. Takes another marked drop back in trip here and widest draw of all to deal with. Five-time winner but untried over sprint trips and he has the widest stall.
12th	5 12th (5) (20/1 -122%) Rousing Encore	20 20/1(-122%)	(5) Rousing Encore 20/1, Capitalised on much-reduced mark when edging out Baldomero over C&D in December, well ridden from the front. Not so good when fourth of 6 in handicap back here since and work to do if he's to adopt a prominent role from wide draw on this occasion. C&D winner in December but held back here last time and not ideally drawn.

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

A handy draw in stall four puts BALDOMERO in a good position to track the pace and, assuming he runs his usual race, the six-year-old can pounce with a late surge. Rousing Encore made all when he edged out the selection by a neck here in December but that was just a seven-runner affair and, off 1lb higher and drawn much wider, it would take a big effort to hold on this time. Knebworth and Bosh are a couple of others to consider.

Claims can be made for plenty and it could be worth siding with one of the 4-y-os in the shape of KNEBWORTH. A dual winner on turf last summer, he ended the campaign with good placed efforts, and with the step back up in trip a plus, he could well make use of a handy inside draw. Baldomero wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield 8 days ago and he's a threat. Ferrous and Bosh are just another couple to consider.

Al Barez is feared despite his wide draw but FERROUS is dropping in class for his reappearance and could well have more to come.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Gowran Park Conditions Chase 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 -13%) Annamix	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Annamix 9/2, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. Pulled up in hunter chase at Naas (24.8f, heavy, 20/1) 28 days ago, losing touch tenth. Can feature if he puts in one of his better rounds of jumping. Prone to error but capable of making an impact at this level if his jumping holds up.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -53%) Early Doors	2.5 5/2(-53%)	(2) Early Doors 5/2, Smart chaser at his best but lost his way when last seen under Rules. Has got back on track in points lately and stable does well in this sphere, so big player. Galway Plate winner in 2020, won well on initial point-to-point run, a reverse last time.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 -213%) The West's Awake	25 25/1(-213%)	(6) The West's Awake 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 25/1, seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Wexford (20f, soft). Successful on second of two starts in points but hasn't been seen under Rules for some time. Veteran looked in good shape when winning for this rider at Lisronagh recently.
4	4 4th (4) (5/6 +49%) Ramillies	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(4) Ramillies 5/6, Useful hurdler/chaser who has tasted success in points. Much better than the result when third of 7 in hunter chase (5/1) at Naas (24.8f, heavy) 28 days ago, finishing tired. Leading claims. Unbeaten in four starts in points this campaign, vulnerable on the track but strong chance.
5th	3 5th (3) (100/1 -100%) Fr Gilligansvoyge	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Fr Gilligansvoyge 100/1, Poor chaser. One win from 47 NH runs. Winner in chase at Punchestown in April. Bit below form third of 9 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.2f, heavy, 10/1) 164 days ago. Bishopscourt Cup winner at Punchestown, fair form in low-grade handicaps, stiff task now.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 +29%) Stormy Story	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Stormy Story 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in hunter chase at Clonmel (21f, heavy, 80/1) 58 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Form in maiden hunter chases not good enough to suggest can win in this company.

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

A tricky race to assess. While likely to prove popular with punters, Annamix is far from consistent and was beaten in fourth when a casualty at the final fence in this contest 12 months ago. The winner of the Galway Plate in 2020, Early Doors impressed when successful on his point-to-point debut at Oldtown last month, but was surprisingly beaten into second by outsider Lisleigh Lad at Kildorrery most recently. With Derek O'Connor in the plate now, the classy 11yo could well redeem himself, with that recent effort perhaps coming a bit too soon after his Oldtown triumph. For a selection, it might be worth siding with RAMILLIES. The winner of four point-to-points this season, the grey nine-year-old ran well for a long way at Naas last month, tiring in the closing stages and finishing a well-beaten third. The vastly experienced Rob James now takes a valuable 7lb off his back and it'll be disappointing if the former Willie Mullins inmate isn't involved towards the business end. The West's Awake beat just two rivals at Lisronagh recently (after Lifetime Ambition unseated) and has a lot more on his plate now, while Bishopscourt Cup winner Fr Gilligansvoyge and the lightly raced Sam Curling-trained Stormy Story complete the line-up.

RAMILLIES has done well in points for this stable and shaped much better than the bare result when a well-held third in a hunter at Naas last time, tiring late having gone best for most of the way. Early Doors is the obvious danger and Annamix can get involved if his jumping holds up.

Slight preference is for RAMILLIES. He is unbeaten in points this season and is capable of better than he has shown in hunter chases

17:05 Gowran Park Conditions Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:12 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (4/1 -14%) Queens Melody	4 4/1(-14%)	(10) Queens Melody 4/1, €22,000 3-y-o, £60,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury mare. Closely related to Zoom Zoom Zoe, and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Half Dozen. Placed both starts in points (latest Oct 2023). Warrants plenty of respect. Bought for £60,000 after making the frame in two heavy-ground Irish points last year.
2	11 2nd (11) (2/1 +53%) Walkadina	2 2/1(+53%)	(11) Walkadina 2/1, Doctor Dino mare. Dam, placed over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Danaw. Third only start in Irish points (Nov 2023). Not discounted for a stable that does well with similar types in bumpers. Made very promising Irish point debut in November and new yard has very good bumper record.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -150%) Jena D'oudairies	3 3/1(-150%)	(4) Jena D'oudairies 3/1, Nicely-bred mare who shaped well when third at Ludlow 103 days ago. Type to improve markedly after a break, so worth taking a chance on. Placed in what has turned out to be a fairly good race at Ludlow in November; major player.
4	5 4th (5) (125/1 -89%) Lake's Aventurine	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Lake's Aventurine 125/1, Vif Monsieur mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful French 2m/2¼m hurdle winner Lake's Maker. Dam 1m winner in France. Out of a French Flat winner; stable ot known for success in bumpers.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 +27%) Portobello Girl	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(9) Portobello Girl 11/2, Displayed clear ability when fourth of 14 on her introduction in a Wincanton bumper (15.2f, soft). That experience won't be wasted on her and she has to be high on the shortlist. Kept on for respectable fourth at Wincanton last month; open to improvement here.
6th	2 6th (2) (40/1 +0%) Damzon	40 40/1(+0%)	(2) Damzon 40/1, Jack Hobbs mare. Dam (h89), maiden hurdler, 2m winner on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler (2½m winner) Court Shareef out of 2½m-2¾m hurdle winner Fairfields Cone. Fourth foal from a fair 2m AW winner; stable is 0-11 in bumpers during last five seasons.
7th	14 7th (14) (80/1 +20%) Sweet Serene	80 80/1(+20%)	(14) Sweet Serene 80/1, Bred to have some ability but didn't show much initially at Huntingdon 44 days ago. Unlikely to get involved. Finished down the field after racing too freely on debut (wore blinkers); best watched.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/1 +56%) Eliza Storm	11 11/1(+56%)	(3) Eliza Storm 11/1, Mount Nelson mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Toviere, stayed 3¼m,. Likely to come good with time and distance, but still worth monitoring in the betting first time out. Half-sister to three useful jumpers; well worth a glance in the betting.
9th	13 9th (13) (100/1 -52%) Lady Buttercup	100 100/1(-52%)	(13) Lady Buttercup 100/1, Big price and down the field at Newcastle first time out. Will probably do better further down the line, but doesn't make much immediate interest. Shaped with promise before weakening on debut but others have more pressing claims.
10th	7 10th (7) (28/1 +15%) My Bobby's Lass	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) My Bobby's Lass 28/1, Out of a bumper winner but didn't show enough at Ludlow on debut to make her of serious interest in this. Has pretty good pedigree for bumpers but was soundly beaten in debut in January.
11th	12 11th (12) (12/1 -20%) Fennella	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Fennella 12/1, Dartmouth filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Knight Bachelor, stayed 25f, and bumper winner/fair hurdler Tearsofclewbay. One to note on pedigree. Half-sister to bumper/useful hurdle winner Knight Bachelor; market may guide.
12th	6 12th (6) (125/1 -279%) Lune Et Retour	125 125/1(-279%)	(6) Lune Et Retour 125/1, From quite a good family but only showed greenness at Wincanton first time out. Others preferred. Always behind when 28-1 for last month's debut at Wincanton.
13th	8 13th (8) (66/1 +34%) Pearl's Legacy	66 66/1(+34%)	(8) Pearl's Legacy 66/1, Little sign of ability in two bumpers to date, so set for another struggle. Absent since finishing seventh of ten at Ludlow last May; not the obvious answer.

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

125,000-pound purchase JENA D'OUDAIRIES gave the impression that she was still a work-in-progress when finishing third after running green in a Ludlow bumper last November. With that experience under her belt, she gets the vote to come home in front for her in-form stable. Asian Star was in the process of running an excellent race in a Quakerstown point-to-point when coming down two out and has to be considered on her debut for Dan Skelton. Portobello Girl also warrants respect after her fourth at Wincanton on debut.

JENA D'OUDAIRIES left the impression she would benefit greatly from her initial outing at Ludlow 103 days ago so, with significant improvement anticipated, she's preferred to point-recruits Asian Star and Queens Melody, who have both joined stables well capable of readying their bumper representatives.

Ludlow third JENA D'OUDAIRIES sets a fairly good standard of rules forms and gets the nod.

17:12 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (6/1 -9%) Elterwater	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Elterwater 6/1, Fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 5/1) 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. Probably bit better than she's been able to show to date and she's not ruled out. Did too much too soon latest (raced keenly); better showing wouldn't surprise down in trip.
1	4 1st (4) (15/2 +6%) Optik	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Optik 15/2, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 8/1, below form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 7 days ago. Others preferred. Three-time Tapeta winner in January who's been held a few times off his revised mark since.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/2 -40%) Calcutta Dream	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(9) Calcutta Dream 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable nose second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 21 days ago, caught only late on having made his effort earlier than ideal. Worth chancing to overcome widest stall. Dual C&D winner; needs to settle better from stall 10 but having 7lb taken off won't hurt.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +11%) Kingwell	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Kingwell 8/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Good second here on penultimate start but failed to beat a rival in a 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. Others more persuasive. Boasts a more consistent profile without headgear; should fare better.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 -100%) Mc'ted	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Mc'ted 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Possibly needed run when eighth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 22 days ago but others make more appeal. Rarely runs badly over C&D and will be happier back on Polytrack; each-way shout.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +10%) Mr Trick	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Mr Trick 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Eighth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Looks on a fair mark if things set up in his favour this time. Patchy since a C&D win in December off this mark; only holds each-way claims once more.
6th	6 6th (6) (6/1 +14%) Tables Turned	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Tables Turned 6/1, Good placed efforts on first 2 outings this season but raced too freely when fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (16f, 4/1) 23 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. On a competitive mark on this winter's evidence and boasts two solid efforts over C&D.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/4 +31%) Twilight Guest	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Twilight Guest 11/4, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 9 days ago. Visor back on. Not taken lightly despite high draw. Still a maiden after 16 starts but has run well over C&D three times,; player.

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

TWILIGHT GUEST can take a hold but Mikkel Mortensen has ridden him before, which will be a useful asset given the likelihood of a searching gallop. George Margarson's four-year-old was on the back of a 140-day break when finishing a close second over C&D last week and that should have set him up nicely to go one place better here. Calcutta Dream and Kingwell are the pick of the rest.

CALCUTTA DREAM won a minor event over C&D in January and shaped best when collared late on at Wolverhampton last time, so in spite of a disadvantageous draw in stall 10, gets the nod to make amends for last month's unfortunate defeat. Elterwater has shaped encouragingly under aggressive rides on her last 2 outings and the suspicion remains there's a bigger effort in her.

This mark could be within range for ELTERWATER now dropped in trip round a course that should suit. Calcutta Dream is next best.

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (14/1 -115%) Queues Likely	14 14/1(-115%)	(3) Queues Likely 14/1, Landed a 5f maiden on turf last summer and improved for switch to AW during second half of last year, landing back-to-back novice events (latterly over C&D) in December. More on her plate however returned to handicaps from much-inflated mark. Chasing a hat-trick but 14lb higher than for her most recent handicap run.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 -25%) Miguel	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Miguel 5/1, Winner of a 7f maiden at Brighton and a 1m nursery at Ripon last summer and had excuses on account of the ground when well held final 2 starts. Gelded ahead of return and yard have been amongst the winners from limited runners so far this year. Front-runner; ended 2023 with two poor runs on slow ground; gelded since; can bounce back.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/11 +48%) Quiet Resolve	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(4) Quiet Resolve 10/11, Showcasing colt who continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a Newcastle maiden (7f) 25 days ago, well served by the increase in trip and displaying a good attitude. May do better still now handicapping. Improved for 7f when winning at Newcastle last month; more to come now handicapping.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 -25%) Master Franca	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Master Franca 10/1, Son of Kodiac who improved for step up to this trip when successful at odds of 40/1 at Lingfield in October. 3 lb rise seemed to catch him out when third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) later that month, though. Absent since. 40-1 winner at Lingfield in October; similar form next time; this looks tougher.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 +50%) Neapolitan	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(1) Neapolitan 7/2, Winner in novice company at Kempton (6f) in October and built on that effort to fill runners-up spot next 3 starts. Not quite so good of late, fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 5/2) 31 days ago. Effective over C&D and likely to give his running; one for the shortlist.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -50%) Ippotheos	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Ippotheos 12/1, Landed a gamble on debut for his shrewd yard over 6f here in December. Exploits have been mixed in handicaps since though, only third of 4 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 12 days ago having dictated the pace. Drops back in trip now. 6f win here on stable debut in December; not kicked on in handicaps since.

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

QUIET RESOLVE posted a very professional effort when overcoming a regally-bred odds-on shot at Newcastle and rates a serious player now stepping into handicap company off a highly workable mark. There are dangers aplenty, however, and the likes of the hat-trick seeking pair Queues Likely and Mereside Madness enter calculations based on their potential for further progression. Top-weight Neapolitan adds further spice in a tough one to call.

QUIET RESOLVE continued his theme of race-by-race progress and proved determined in the process when edging out a promising newcomer at Newcastle over this trip 25 days ago. Open to further progress on that evidence, he's expected to go well again on handicap debut. Miguel is another who may yet have more to offer as a 3-y-o.

A return to form is on the cards for Miguel but QUIET RESOLVE looks to have been let into handicaps lightly.

17:35 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (50/1 -100%) Remember'hesmine	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Remember'hesmine 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.5f, soft, 14/1) 41 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Went close in Limerick bumper on heavy; shaped like he may need further since.
1	4 1st (4) (11/8 -10%) Port Joulain	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(4) Port Joulain 11/8, (Production):€78,000 3-y-o, £300,000 4-y-o: half-brother to fair hurdler/chase winner Horacio Apple's (2½m-23f winner, by Saddex) and French chaser Le Sete Boy (2½m/21f winner, by Saddler Maker): dam 2¼m chase winner in France: successful sole start in points (Dec 2023). £300,000 purchase after point win and 2nd from that race ran well at Doncaster last week.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +61%) Good N' Kind	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(1) Good N' Kind 7/4, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Getaway Queen. Dam unraced. Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Dec 2023). Wide margin point winner when last seen but 2nd has done nothing for the form since.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +44%) His Nibs	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) His Nibs 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 12 in bumper (25/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 41 days ago, clear of rest. Progressing well recently. Half-brother to Come On Teddy; consistent in 4 bumpers; may do better when upped in trip.
4	9 4th (9) (28/1 -75%) Kate Knows Best	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Kate Knows Best 28/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, second of 8 in bumper at this course (17f, heavy) on NH debut 21 days ago. Best of those with bumper experience. 2nd in a mares' bumper here on debut behind Closutton odds on shot; should progress.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -250%) Tumuch	7 7/1(-250%)	(6) Tumuch 7/1, €65,000 3-y-o, £335,000 4-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French 19f hurdle winner Iosefa Demonmirail. Easy winner sole start in points (Dec 2023). Won point easily sold for £335k; 2nd from his point is nothing special; likeable pedigree.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 -71%) Whatsyourproblem	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Whatsyourproblem 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 10 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Clonmel (16f, heavy) on NH debut 23 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Big run on debut when beaten 1l by a nice prospect; best rules form on offer.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 +24%) Mr Dibbs	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Mr Dibbs 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 9/2, eighth of 17 in bumper at Cork (18.7f, good to soft). Off 7 months. 2nd to Sundial in maiden hurdle last summer before lesser effort in a bumper; off 215 days.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 +0%) Two Mile House	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Two Mile House 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on, last of 17 in bumper at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Purcell. Last of 17 in a Cork bumper and pulled up in a point since.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 +0%) Clonmihil	150 150/1(+0%)	(10) Clonmihil 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 125/1) on NH debut 14 days ago, weakening 3 out. Makes bumpers debut. Pulled up when 125s for his debut a fortnight ago.

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A very hot contest to round off proceedings. Three impressive point-to-point winners standout here, while some of those with track form add further strength to the mix. For a selection, TUMUCH gets the nod over Port Joulain. Both went through the ring at Tattersalls Cheltenham in December, with the selection the sale topper when sold for a massive 335,000 pounds. A son of Buck's Boum, he readily dismissed nine rivals when successful at Lingstown, showing a nice turn of foot when stretching clear of the field before the last. Port Joulain made the second highest price when sold for 300,000 pounds. The former Denis Murphy inmate put in a taking performance to win at Borris and now in the care of Willie Mullins, he is sure to go close. Good N' Kind was sold privately after an easy win on his second start at Dromahane, and it'll be interesting to see how this Arctic Cosmos bay fares. Whatsyourproblem went down by just a length over flights at Clonmel last month and looks to have solid place claims, while others for the shortlist are course and distance runner-up Kate Knows Best and the Gavin Cromwell-trained His Nibs.

Two expensive point recruits representing top connections are likely to dominate this, with PORT JULAIN taking marginal preference over Tumuch, although both appeal as bright prospects. Whatsyourproblem showed up well in a novice hurdle and Clonmel, so he makes most appeal of the remainder.

It's hard to oppose PORT JOULAIN who made easy work of a point on debut and the 2nd went close at Doncaster since

17:40 Gowran Park NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 -14%) Sea Ice	2 2/1(-14%)	(6) Sea Ice 2/1, Too Darn Hot filly. Creditable second of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/4) 16 days ago, albeit not quite seeing trip out as well as may have been anticipated. Still respected. About sets the standard and holds obvious claims in receipt of the 5lb sex allowance.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 -60%) Endosser	4 4/1(-60%)	(2) Endosser 4/1, Street Sense gelding. Creditable second of 4 in maiden (6/4) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 15 days ago. One of the clear standouts on form. Remains vulnerable to improvers; would have been 5lb better off with Sea Ice in a handicap.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +46%) Venetian Style	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Venetian Style 7/2, 1,800,000 gns foal, Dubawi gelding. Looked clueless when fifth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 42 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Gelded since debut and he's open to progress. 1,800,000gns foal; has been gelded since needing his debut run and has headgear on tonight.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +36%) Superfluidity	7 7/1(+36%)	(4) Superfluidity 7/1, Quality Road gelding. Offered something to work on when fifth of 10 in minor event (20/1) at Newcastle (8f) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. May well do better. Shaped fairly on his debut; is entitled to improve and tonight's stiffer test should suit.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/2 +44%) Bluestone	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) Bluestone 9/2, Blue Point colt. Looked temperamental when fourth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 14/1) 18 days ago, flashing tail and carrting head awkwardly. Up in trip. It may be in handicaps that he ultimately makes his mark and others hold stronger claims.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -78%) Hissyaan	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Hissyaan 16/1, Street Sense gelding. Prominent in the betting but proved hopelessly green when fFifth of 7 in minor event (3/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 50 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Since been gelded and he's open to improvement. Has been gelded since a poor debut and goes in first-time headgear tonight.

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

Even though he cost 1.8 million guineas, VENETIAN STYLE was the lesser fancied of two stablemates on his Kempton debut and he ran green to finish fifth. However, the winner of that race - a 2000 Guineas entrant - emphatically boosted the form next time out, which bodes well for the selection now he has some experience, has been gelded, and goes with cheekpieces added. Sea Ice and Endosser jointly set the standard and appeal most from the rest.

ENDOSSER is the most experienced runner in the line-up here and, with stamina doubts about the main threat on form Sea Ice, gets the nod. It's perhaps concerning Venetian Style was gelded so quickly after his debut having cost nearly 2 million gns as a foal but he should know more this time and is the pick for third.

Endosser is looking exposed now and the concession of the 5lb sex allowance to SEA ICE may prove beyond him.

18:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/2 +0%) Rocking Tree	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Rocking Tree 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden who displayed race-by-race progress on first 3 starts as a juvenile, runner-up in a Navan maiden (1m) in October. Heavy ground a plausible excuse at Leopardstown final start and respected now starting out for new yard. Solid form chance on close second at Navan last autumn; of obvious interest for new yard.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 +50%) Arctic Dawn	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(1) Arctic Dawn 6/4, Blue Point colt who appeals on paper and, much tighter in betting, improved on debut form when second of 8 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 3 weeks ago, making headway final 1f and staying on. Will go on improving and increase in trip a plus now. Respected. Bred to be useful; plenty of improvement when second at Kempton; may well go one better.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/2 -100%) Great Chieftain	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(3) Great Chieftain 11/2, €170,000 purchase who produced a promising first effort amidst obvious signs of inexperience when fifth of 10 in novice event at Newmarket (7f) on debut in November, keeping on. Very much the type to improve as a 3-y-o. Clear signs of ability when fifth on only 2yo start; could improve a bundle on that.
4	2 4th (2) (10/3 +5%) Eulace Peacock	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Eulace Peacock 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who ran right up to best from the front when second of 9 in a Newcastle maiden (6f) in November, ridden over 1f out and headed close home. Should be thereabouts again. Five-race maiden; consistent form in second half of 2023; likely to make another bold bid.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -456%) Loose Tongue	50 50/1(-456%)	(7) Loose Tongue 50/1, 45,000 gns 2-y-o, Land Force filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Hebrides. Dam unraced sister to smart 6f winner Iveagh Gardens. Wears hood. Quite an attractive pedigree but the fitting of a hood on debut is a little disconcerting.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 -200%) Travis	33 33/1(-200%)	(6) Travis 33/1, 2,000 gns 2-y-o, Advertise gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Headland and 5f-6f winner Ecclesiastical. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Newcomer; needs a market check with George Boughey running three.
7th	4 7th (4) (40/1 -300%) Marching Mac	40 40/1(-300%)	(4) Marching Mac 40/1, Invincible Army colt who has looked green and not figured in pair of 7f, AW maidens in recent weeks. Type yard do well with in handicaps. Modest form both outings so far; likely to be of more interest when handicapping.
8th	8 8th (8) (150/1 -200%) Warrior Tune	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Warrior Tune 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 8 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut 20 days ago, always behind. Will make little appeal this side of handicaps. Weak in market and no promise when last of eight at Kempton; needs significant improvement.

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

GREAT CHIEFTAIN was the subject of betting support when finishing fifth on his introduction at Newmarket back in November and, with that experience under his belt, the son of Gleneagles gets the vote to open his account here. Arctic Dawn left his ordinary debut effort well behind when a running-on second after being slowly away over 6f at Kempton, and he may emerge as the biggest danger to the selection. Rocking Tree has moved to the in-form George Boughey team and he commands attention, especially if the market speaks favourably.

An open-looking novice event with the vote in favour of GREAT CHIEFTAIN. The son of Gleneagles shaped with plenty of promise amidst obvious signs of inexperience when fifth on debut at Newmarket in November and he's just the type to flourish as a 3-y-o. Rocking Tree, on debut for George Boughey, and Arctic Dawn, who looks sure to be suited by this step up in trip, head the dangers.

Eulace Peacock and Rocking Tree have plenty of experience but ARCTIC DAWN probably has more potential.

18:10 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +76%) So Obsessed	0.833333 5/6(+76%)	(1) So Obsessed 5/6, Lightly-raced maiden. Failed to improve when seventh of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago but still rates amongst the form picks in this contest. Tonight's drop in trip may help down 2lb; is highly unlikely to be found an easier opening.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +44%) Ludberg	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Ludberg 9/1, 20/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Regressive maiden who was tried over 1m4f last time; goes in first-time headgear.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +14%) Tenet	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Tenet 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Three poor efforts at big prices (6f-7f); Ten O'Clock looks his yard's best chance.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -11%) Pearl Of Rowdown	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Pearl Of Rowdown 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 250/1). Off 117 days. Makes handicap debut. Yet to show any ability but wouldn't take much to figure here. Related to five winning sprinters; well beaten at big prices in three runs last autumn.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 -81%) Ten O'clock	2.5 5/2(-81%)	(2) Ten O'clock 5/2, Again ran creditably when third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 4/1) 19 days ago, coming from further back than ideal. Has good chance on form. Sets the standard in a weak sprint and there won't be any excuses this time.

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

TEN O'CLOCK has been close up on both of her last two starts and with Saffie Osborne presumably choosing her over stablemate Tenet, there are solid reasons to expect a bold showing. So Obsessed rates the chief danger, given she was too keen over 6f on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton, and certainly looks worth a try over the minimum trip. Ludberg is also considered with a first-time visor added.

About as weak a contest as you could find, but at least TEN O'CLOCK arrives with a pair of creditable recent efforts and she's hard to oppose on that form. So Obsessed was down the field on her handicap debut but there was a modicum of promise on qualifying run so she rates as the main danger, whilst the remaining quartet have no worthwhile form to their name; handicap-newcomer Tenet is perhaps most open to improvement.

Ten O'Clock is taken on with SO OBSESSED, who ran better than her final position latest and should be suited by the drop from 6f.

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/11 +47%) Con Te Partiro	0.727273 8/11(+47%)	(4) Con Te Partiro 8/11, Promising type. 7/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago by ½ length from Eccentric, always holding on. Capable of following up. Just got the better of Eccentric on handicap debut at Kempton and has more to offer.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +38%) Eccentric	4 4/1(+38%)	(2) Eccentric 4/1, 3/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 2 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Type to bounce back quickly. Placed in three starts over 1m before not staying 1m2f at Lingfield on Thursday.
3	3 3rd (3) (13/2 +13%) Rising Force	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(3) Rising Force 13/2, Third of 5 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Holding form well in the main, so likely to be on the premises in a thin race. Placed in six of eight starts since winning at Chelmsford last September; needs a bit more.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -75%) Mr Tibbs	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Mr Tibbs 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Fourth on handicap debut here last month, but the form looks modest; more needed.
5th	9 5th (9) (66/1 -371%) Nobodys Girl	66 66/1(-371%)	(9) Nobodys Girl 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 25 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May do better. Poor so far, but may show a bit more now handicapping; watch market.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/1 +22%) Kingsford	7 7/1(+22%)	(7) Kingsford 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 150/1). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Makes handicap debut after seven months off having been gelded; market useful.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 -186%) Supreme Tenacity	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Supreme Tenacity 40/1, 7/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 36 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Cheekpieces back on. Placed in three handicaps last autumn, but not matched that form in last three outings.
8th	10 8th (10) (150/1 -127%) Ashford Hill	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Ashford Hill 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Huge prices and beaten a long way in three starts over 7f on AW.

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CON TE PARTIRO scored cosily when sporting first-time-cheekpieces (retained) on his handicap debut over a mile at Kempton and, nudged up just 2lb, he gets the vote to come home in front once more. Rising Force wasn't seen to best effect after being slowly away and held up off a steady pace over C&D last month, and he must not be written off yet. The step back up in trip should suit Mr Tibbs and he warrants a second look. Sunblock won here before disappointing at short odds over 7f at Newcastle on Thursday but still commands respect now turned out quickly over a longer trip.

CON TE PARTIRO improved markedly to land a gamble on handicap debut at Kempton last time and a 2-lb rise is unlikely to be enough to stop him with further progress on the cards. Sunblock ran poorly at Newcastle a couple of days ago but is far from one to be writing off if she lines up. Rising Force should give his running once more.

This can go to CON TE PARTIRO who made a successful handicap debut at Kempton last month. He should be suited by this stiffer test.

18:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +53%) The Defiant	1.5 6/4(+53%)	(4) The Defiant 6/4, C&D winner. Ran creditably ridden closer to the pace than ideal when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/2) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's not one to write off from this mark. Last five wins have all come over 5f on Polytrack; well treated and goes on the shortlist.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/2 -40%) Alafdhal	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Alafdhal 7/2, 4-time course winner. Latest win at Kempton in February. Ran well under a penalty when third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 9 days ago. Not dismissed in his current mood. Engaged 7.00 Newcastle Friday. Arrives in good form but all wins have come over 6f; due to run 7.00 Newcastle yesterday.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 -25%) New Hope Bullet	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) New Hope Bullet 15/2, C&D winner. 9/1, harried in front and ran well below form when ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time, hood back on. Has good chance on pick of form. Couple of absences in recent times and has proven inconsistent since returning.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 -22%) Boom The Groom	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Boom The Groom 11/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Again ran below form when fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 14/1) 27 days ago. Others look stronger. Retains his enthusiasm; whether he's up to doing it off this mark is a different matter.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/2 +0%) Beneficiary	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Beneficiary 5/2, 9/4, improved effort to win for the first time in handicap company at this C&D 2 weeks ago, leading final 1f. Up 4 lb and every chance he'll be bang there once again. Made it three wins for the year when going in over C&D off a 4lb lower mark latest; player.
6th	6 6th (6) (80/1 -220%) Profit Given	80 80/1(-220%)	(6) Profit Given 80/1, Shaped as if needing the run on first start since leaving Ismail Mohammed (1,000 gns) when last of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 50/1) 2 weeks ago. Visor back on. This should reveal more. Beaten a long way on her recent debut for new yard latest; having her first crack at 5f.

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

BENEFICIARY successfully justified favouritism by a length over C&D last month, and a 4lb rise may not be enough to prevent him recording a double. Boom The Groom is only 3lb higher than his last winning mark and he has Luke Morris back on board, so more can be expected compared to his fifth at Lingfield last time. Of the remainder, New Hope Bullet makes the most appeal in first-time blinkers.

NEW HOPE BULLET can have a line put through her below-par effort at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (harried in front) so, in another change of headgear, Alice Haynes' 4-y-o gets the nod at the expense of Beneficiary, who notched his first success in handicap company over C&D 2 weeks ago and should be bang there from a 4 lb higher mark. The Defiant and Alafdhal can fight out third spot.

A C&D winner off 7lb higher last summer, THE DEFIANT looks ready to take advantage of a handy mark. Beneficiary is next best.

19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 +58%) Vitalline	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(2) Vitalline 10/3, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Run best excused when ninth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Beaten at 5-1 or shorter five times from his last six starts; is undeniably well treated.
2	5 2nd (5) (18/1 -125%) Mine That Ship	18 18/1(-125%)	(5) Mine That Ship 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, back to form when third of 5 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 9/1) 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Best runs for Alice Haynes came in headgear; interesting to see how she goes in the market.
3	8 3rd (8) (16/1 +20%) Hard Solution	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Hard Solution 16/1, 50/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on. Easy to look elsewhere. Been running fairly since returning from an absence but others make greater appeal.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -50%) Come On Girl	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Come On Girl 9/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Holding form well, so she's expected to be in the mix once again. All five wins have come over this trip on Polytrack; looks set to go well again.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/4 -17%) Awesome Spirit	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(1) Awesome Spirit 7/4, 9/1, slipped in the weights and fared better than of late when second of 7 in handicap at this course (7f) a couple of months ago. Back sprinting and he's fancied to be bang there from the same mark following a break (had a wind op). Up to winning off this mark on latest evidence if the wind op has had the desired effect.
6th	3 6th (3) (4/1 +75%) Hurricane Kiko	4 4/1(+75%)	(3) Hurricane Kiko 4/1, Course winner. Below form when eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, 33/1) 8 weeks ago, looking less than straightforward. Down in trip. Won his 2yo maiden here over 1m and having a first ever crack at sprinting; hard to fancy.
7th	6 7th (6) (22/1 -120%) Sumac	22 22/1(-120%)	(6) Sumac 22/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Ran creditably up with a steady pace when fifth of 7 in minor event (10/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Running well in headgear this year; needs to find more if he's to make it 20th time lucky.
8th	7 8th (7) (80/1 -300%) Tilsworth Turf	80 80/1(-300%)	(7) Tilsworth Turf 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 4 in minor event (50/1) at this course (5f) 8 weeks ago. Yet to show much but makes his handicap debut from a basement mark. Big prices and well beaten all five starts to date (5f-7f); hard to find many positives.

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

AWESOME SPIRIT took a step back in the right direction when filling the runner-up berth over 7f here in January and he has since undergone wind surgery. Mick Appleby's four-year-old remains on the same mark and looks well placed to shed his maiden tag. Come On Girl, who was only beaten a neck into second over track and trip last month, has to be respected, while Mine That Ship is another to consider on her first start for the Michael Wigham yard.

AWESOME SPIRIT put in his most encouraging effort for current connections when finishing runner-up over 7f here a couple of months ago and now back sprinting, Mick Appleby's 4-y-o is fancied to open his account on the back of a breathing operation. Stablemate Come On Girl is holding her form really well, so she's put forward as the main threat, ahead of Sumac and Vitalline.

Michael Appleby holds a strong hand courtesy of Come On Girl and AWESOME SPIRIT (nap), the latter getting the nod down in trip.

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +25%) Smart Deal	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Smart Deal 3/1, C&D winner in November. 15/2, confirmed return to form when second of 5 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago, just failing. Merits consideration from 1 lb higher. Will be happier back up from 7f but may not be able to get his own way this time.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 -50%) Shot Of Love	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Shot Of Love 12/1, Course winner in February. Not in the same form (unable to dominate) when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) 15 days ago. Pestered in front when well held last time and much will hinge on how things pan out early.
3	4 3rd (4) (28/1 -12%) Eddie Temple	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Eddie Temple 28/1, Given far too much to do on first outing since leaving Owen Burrows when third of 8 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 66/1) 6 months ago. May well need this on return. Expensive to follow for Owen Burrows last year; drop to an easy 1m may not be ideal.
4	5 4th (5) (10/3 +45%) Wadacre Grace	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(5) Wadacre Grace 10/3, C&D winner. Four wins from 22 runs last year. Latest success here in February. 9/1, shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 15 days ago, running on despite looking ungainly. Consistent mare who's a dual C&D winner; should give her running once more.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 -80%) Brunel Charm	9 9/1(-80%)	(7) Brunel Charm 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bounced back to form with blinkers left off when second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 18/1) 17 days ago, well positioned. Has good chance on pick of form. Back in form on his second run for this yard latest but no certainty to repeat the effort.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +18%) Strategia	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Strategia 9/2, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Pisa (7.6f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Market check advised having rejoined former yard. Inclined to pull hard to date; interesting to see how he goes in the market after a layoff.
7th	1 7th (1) (13/2 +35%) Cue's Beau	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) Cue's Beau 13/2, 15/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago. Dropped another 2 lb and it remains early days. Run fairly in two starts back this year and remains lightly raced; claims if stamina holds.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 +20%) Daphne May	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) Daphne May 40/1, Four wins from 15 runs last year. Made little impact in a higher grade than she need contest after 6 months off when last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 125/1) 8 days ago, slowly away. Well beaten at a big price on her comeback and an easy 1m doesn't appeal as optimal now.
9th	9 9th (9) (8/1 -7%) Got No Dollars	8 8/1(-7%)	(9) Got No Dollars 8/1, Course winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Again ran well when second of 10 in handicap (7/4) at Kempton (8f) 5 weeks ago, clear of rest. Should be bang there again. Dual course winner who's in good form; this is a bit stronger but his claims are obvious.

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SMART DEAL bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort here, and the step up from 7f can help him go one better. Alice Haynes' charge is preferred to the reliable Cue's Beau and Got No Dollars, who has been in excellent form of late and has run well here before. A winner over C&D on her penultimate outing, Wadacre Grace is expected to be thereabouts as well.

BRUNEL CHARM bounced back to form with the blinkers left off when finishing runner-up at Kempton last month, so Lee Carter's relatively new recruit gets the nod to go one better and snap a losing streak closing in on a couple of years. Smart Deal ran a cracker when edged out over 1m here recently, so he heads up the opposition, with Got No Dollars and Cue's Bow also fancied to go well.

Got No Dollars is taken on with CUE'S BEAU, who is lightly raced and up to winning off this mark if seeing out the easy 1m.

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +50%) Once Adaay	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Once Adaay 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 6/1) 34 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes on this occasion. Done little wrong in the visor prior to his last run and is 2-2 here; better expected.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/4 +0%) Island Native	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) Island Native 9/4, Course winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 15 days ago by 2 lengths from Conquest of Power, keeping on well. Expected to be bang there. Something in hand when beating Conquest Of Power last time and has to go on the shortlist.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 -29%) Reputation	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) Reputation 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Not discounted. Into the veteran stage and only wins occasionally these days but he should go well again.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -100%) City Cyclone	12 12/1(-100%)	(2) City Cyclone 12/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Eighth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 33 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Goes well fresh and didn't build on a comeback win last time; others are stronger.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/3 +5%) Conquest Of Power	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(7) Conquest Of Power 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Good 2 lengths second of 9 to Island Native in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/1) 15 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once again. Two solid efforts since his C&D win; entitled to at least close the gap on Island Native.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 +25%) Golden Passport	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Golden Passport 6/1, Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 20/1) 23 days ago, inadequate test. Stepping back up to 7f will help and he's now lurking on a dangerous mark. Hasn't gone on from a fair debut for this yard, blinkers not helping last time.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -167%) Dagmar Run	12 12/1(-167%)	(4) Dagmar Run 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Struggled in two forms of headgear since a C&D win late last year off 2lb higher.

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ISLAND NATIVE did it well when making all at Lingfield, and a 6lb rise looks manageable as he aims to notch up a third career success. That may be at the main expense of Once Adaay, who disappointed at Newcastle but has won his only two previous starts here. Conquest Of Power (second) has two lengths to make up on the selection from their Lingfield encounter but will appreciate a return to this track, having scored over C&D in January.

ISLAND NATIVE looks the most solid option on the back of a pretty decisive success at Lingfield where he proved 2 lengths too strong for Conquest of Power. A 6 lb rise for that looks manageable and he may well benefit from a soft lead. Conquest of Power can be expected to give another good account but Golden Passport, who has edged down to an attractive mark, is feared most.

The Lingfield handicap in which ISLAND NATIVE beat Conquest Of Power looks the key formline, with the former fancied to follow up.

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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