1 Sunday 9th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 9th March 2025

There were 21 Races on Sunday 9th March 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Warwick, 1 races at 3-00 Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 9th March 2025

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

14:00 Carlisle Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (11/8 +66%) Eagles Reprieve	1.375 11/8(+66%)	(4) Eagles Reprieve 11/8, Debut bumper winner at Wetherby before making a promsing start in this sphere when second of 6 in juvenile at Haydock in December. This son of Wings of Eagles has more to offer so must enter calculations. Would have finished behind Smart Decision last time had that rival not unseated.
1	1 (1) (2/1 +100%) Smart Decision	2 2/1(+100%)	(1) Smart Decision 2/1, Debut juvenile winner at Doncaster in November and running well when unseated rider last (in second) in similar event at Haydock following month. Back from a break now with very good form claims. In second and clear of two of these when unseating at the last flight at Haydock.
3	3 (3) (4/1 +38%) Dearkeithandkaty	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Dearkeithandkaty 4/1, 12/1, encouraging third of 12 in bumper at Hereford on NH debut 78 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut. Beaten 8l in a Hereford bumper and will appreciate further in time.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -118%) The Resdev Tyke	12 12/1(-118%)	(6) The Resdev Tyke 12/1, Sent off 15/8 on his Haydock debut but left with too much ground to make up after being dropped out, coming in 25 lengths third in juvenile in December. Capable of better. Favourite at Haydock but that form leaves him with ground to make up on two of these.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -60%) Lautrec De Cougny	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Lautrec De Cougny 16/1, Tongue tied and much improved from his debut when third of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby 25 days ago. May do better still so needs considering. Third at Wetherby but take out the impressive winner and that looked a modest race.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +21%) Cap Ricochet	22 22/1(+21%)	(2) Cap Ricochet 22/1, Showed a bit on the first of 2 bumper starts when fourth at Wetherby but not enough to suggest he's likely to make a winning start over hurdles now. Two defeats in bumpers, finishing nearly 10l off Eagles Reprieve in the first.

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SMART DECISION likely would have finished second but for unseating his rider after the last at Haydock and makes plenty of appeal in this weaker-looking affair. Tim Easterby's gelding had previously made a winning debut at Doncaster and looks capable of defying a 7lb penalty. The biggest threat may emerge from hurdling newcomer Dearkeithandkaty, who displayed ability on his third-placed bumper bow at Hereford. Lautrec De Cougny is the pick of the remainder.

SMART DECISION has to concede 7 lb all round but possesses much the best form so is taken to quickly resume winning ways. Both Lautrec de Cougny (second choice) and Eagles Reprieve have better days ahead of them though and should ensure Tim Easterby's son of Postponed doesn't have things all his own way.

This looks a golden opportunity for SMART DECISION to make amends for Haydock where he was unlucky to unseat at the last.

14:00 Carlisle Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
17	17 (17) (8/15 +64%) Redemption Day	0.533333 8/15(+64%)	(17) Redemption Day 8/15, Smart winner at 17f in bumpers. Well-beaten eighth of 10 to Kopek Des Bordes in Brave Inca Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 12/1) 35 days ago. Remains likely to improve in these much calmer waters. Gr 1 bumper winner; hasn't matched that over timber so far; drop down in class will help.
27	27 (27) (3/1 0%) Good N' Kind	3 3/1(0%)	(27) Good N' Kind 3/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/4, second of 9 in bumper at Gowran (18f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 12 months. Makes hurdles debut. Stable having good spell. RESERVE Point winner; ran cracker on rules bow behind Port Joulain in bumper; interesting; reserve.
6	6 (6) (3/1 +50%) Come Walk With Me	3 3/1(+50%)	(6) Come Walk With Me 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 3/1, good second of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Solid form claims. Out ran odds on debut and has chased home 2 nice prospects since; good opportunity.
10	10 (10) (4/1 -45%) Kainsbourg	4 4/1(-45%)	(10) Kainsbourg 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Solid second of 22 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Stable going well and this useful bumper winner sets a good standard. Dual winner in France and promising efforts in 2 of his 4 runs for new yard; nice prospect.
13	13 (13) (20/1 +29%) Mags Nelson	20 20/1(+29%)	(13) Mags Nelson 20/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Bestrella. Winning pointer so he needs considering starting out in this sphere. Off the mark at the fifth attempt in points but likely to need a lot more here.
20	20 (20) (25/1 +50%) Sticwiththeprocess	25 25/1(+50%)	(20) Sticwiththeprocess 25/1, Twice-raced maiden, good fifth of 16 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) 41 days ago. Up in trip and no forlorn hope. 2 5ths in maiden hurdles on heavy ground; further may help but owner's second-string.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -18%) Harry's Legacy	33 33/1(-18%)	(8) Harry's Legacy 33/1, Fair winner at 17f on flat. First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Considered. Dual Flat winner; 7l behind Come Walk With Me at Navan latest; needs progress up in trip.
11	11 (11) (50/1 +50%) Kaligo	50 50/1(+50%)	(11) Kaligo 50/1, Kalanisi gelding. Dam fair staying hurdler. In good hands but the market can guide for this newcomer. Kalanisi gelding; stamina on dam's side; this looks like a tough ask for a newcomer.
9	9 (9) (66/1 +47%) Initiateur	66 66/1(+47%)	(9) Initiateur 66/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 33/1, in third when fell last in novice hurdle at Thurles (19.8f, good) on hurdles bow 49 days ago. Possibilities. Point winner; 3rd before coming down at Thurles; needs to jump better this time.
12	12 (12) (80/1 +20%) Killian's Garden	80 80/1(+20%)	(12) Killian's Garden 80/1, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Open Eagle. Jukebox Jury gelding; unraced dam closely related to Open Eagle; tough ask on debut.
2	2 (2) (100/1 -52%) Amron Diamond	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Amron Diamond 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in bumper (7/1) at Clonmel (16.2f, good to soft) 122 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Didn't show a lot in three points; minor promise in bumpers but up against it here.
26	26 (26) (125/1 +0%) Easy Doyen	125 125/1(+0%)	(26) Easy Doyen 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 17 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. RESERVE Tailed off when 125s for debut in a bumper; reserve.
25	25 (25) (125/1 +17%) Westandtogether	125 125/1(+17%)	(25) Westandtogether 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Needs to build on it. Distant fourth when 150-1 in a maiden hurdle on debut 13 days ago; need major progress.
15	15 (15) (125/1 +38%) Native Dream	125 125/1(+38%)	(15) Native Dream 125/1, 66/1, fell 4 out in novice hurdle at this course (18.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Modest form in points and made errors before coming down on rules debut.
16	16 (16) (125/1 +38%) Nelsons Dawn	125 125/1(+38%)	(16) Nelsons Dawn 125/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Hooded for 1st time, tenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Up in trip. Only minor promise in two runs so far and a long way behind Kainsbourg last time.
18	18 (18) (125/1 +38%) Skyscraper	125 125/1(+38%)	(18) Skyscraper 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1 and tongue strap on, eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Gerard Keane. Well held 125-1 shot on debut at Punchestown last May and best watched on return here.
23	23 (23) (125/1 +38%) Classy Cc	125 125/1(+38%)	(23) Classy Cc 125/1, Promising sort. Seventh of 20 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, good to soft, 66/1) on hurdles bow 83 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress. Encouragement in 2 runs so far but much more required up in trip here.
14	14 (14) (125/1 -89%) Matter Of Opinion	125 125/1(-89%)	(14) Matter Of Opinion 125/1, 20/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at this course (18.7f, heavy) 42 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Shown ability in bumpers; below best latest and needs major improvement here.
1	1 (1) (150/1 +0%) Amber Point	150 150/1(+0%)	(1) Amber Point 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 17 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Stable having good spell so could bounce back. Nothing in 2 starts so far and enough to prove now; Kennedy rides Grey Pharoh.
22	22 (22) (150/1 +25%) Woodford Warrior	150 150/1(+25%)	(22) Woodford Warrior 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Up in trip. Engaged 2.10 Gowran Saturday. Minor promise in a bumper here on debut; didn't build on that when tailed off over timber.
3	3 (3) (150/1 -127%) Ballykinlar	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Ballykinlar 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 13 in bumper at Limerick (18f, soft) on NH debut 71 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Didn't show much in points but shaped okay on rules bow; plenty to find; further may help.
5	5 (5) (200/1 +20%) Chardonay	200 200/1(+20%)	(5) Chardonay 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Punchestown (23.3f, soft) 34 days ago. Pulled up in two points and tailed off at huge odds in two starts under rules.
24	24 (24) (200/1 +20%) Rush Slowly	200 200/1(+20%)	(24) Rush Slowly 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (125/1) at Leopardstown (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 6 days ago, pulled up before last. Pulled up when 125-1 in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle over this trip on debut last week.
4	4 (4) (250/1 +0%) Big Tom	250 250/1(+0%)	(4) Big Tom 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Twentieth of 26 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 15 months. Up in trip. Tailed off on sole start in 2023 and not seen since; best watched.
19	19 (19) (250/1 +0%) Standing Orders	250 250/1(+0%)	(19) Standing Orders 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 14 days ago. Up in trip. 150-1 for his debut here 2 weeks ago and ran accordingly; further may help but tough ask.
21	21 (21) (250/1 +0%) Theballflanagan	250 250/1(+0%)	(21) Theballflanagan 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 96 days ago. Shown nothing in two starts at triple figure odds so far, including at this trip latest.

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REDEMPTION DAY is indeed on a retrieval mission but the Grade 1 bumper winner drops in class. A lightly-raced eight-year-old, he came good at the Punchestown Festival last May but was well held in a hot maiden hurdle over Christmas and then weakened tamely in a Grade 1 in February. However, he could be suited by stepping up in distance and, notably, is Paul Townend's last ride before Cheltenham. Kainsbourg and Grey Pharoh are useful but would struggle against an on-song selection. Come Walk With Me runs in a first-time tongue-tie, while second reserve Good N' Kind is long absent but is capable.

Gordon Elliott looks to hold a strong hand here and his form pick KAINSBOURG is taken to gain a first win in this sphere at the chief expense of his stablemate Grey Pharaoh who can build on a promising Punchestown debut second. Willie Mullins' Redemption Day must enter calculations too now he has his sights lowered with Come Walk With Me and Harry's Legacy also in the picture.

COME WALK WITH ME has kept some smart company so far and gives the impression there could be more to come at this sort of trip

14:10 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (10/11 +48%) Lime Drop	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(1) Lime Drop 10/11, A two-time 2m scorer at Uttoxeter this season, latest in January. Faced a stiff task when last of 5 in listed chase at Exeter (17.5f, soft) 28 days ago so needs considering. Struggled in Listed grade last time; consistent (21321) in handicaps otherwise this term.
3	3 (3) (5/4 -50%) Ostrava Du Berlais	1.25 5/4(-50%)	(3) Ostrava Du Berlais 5/4, Scored over fences at Ludlow and Taunton before Christmas and posted a solid third of 8 in 2m4f handicap chase back at Ludlow 18 days ago. Big shout eased 1 lb. Leading contender on peak form, namely easy wins at Ludlow and Taunton in December.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -8%) Happy D'ex	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Happy D'ex 13/2, Dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2022. Only twice raced for his current yard and off 14 months before a well-held sixth in 2m4f Ludlow handicap chase 18 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. Possibilities provided she returns to best Irish form; third run for new stable.

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This represents a significant drop in grade for LIME DROP, having been outclassed at Exeter last time out, and she is best judged on her penultimate success over this distance at Uttoxeter. A mark of 115 still looks manageable, and she is preferred to Ostrava Du Berlais, who was a progressive sort earlier in the season and showed some promise when third at Ludlow last month. Happy D'ex has yet to click since joining new connections, but she is well-handicapped compared to her hurdles mark.

This can go the way of OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS who has less on her plate than when a good third at Ludlow last time out and can now bag a third success of the season. Lime Drop also has her sights lowered in her bid to bag a third victory and should ensure Venetia Williams' mare doesn't have things all her own way.

Bottomweight OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS holds a particularly good chance on her December form. Lime Drop is second choice.

14:20 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Carlisle Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/9 +63%) Smokeringinthedark	0.444444 4/9(+63%)	(1) Smokeringinthedark 4/9, Runner-up in his only outing in Irish points and showed a good attitude in going one better in maiden at Musselburgh (19.8f) on hurdling debut in December. Failed to progress from that performance over longer trip at same track since but remains with potential. Slightly disappointing over 3m last month but beat smart rival on hurdle debut (2m4f).
9	9 (9) (9/2 -64%) Spadestep	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(9) Spadestep 9/2, £50,000 5-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Closely related to 2m chase winner Take Centre Stage, and half-brother to smart hurdler/very smart chaser Tommy's Oscar. Successful sole start in points last year and needs monitoring in market on NH debut. Half-brother to Tommy's Oscar; bought for £50,000 after winning Irish point debut.
4	4 (4) (9/2 -13%) Kadjar Des Mottes	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Kadjar Des Mottes 9/2, Made an encouraging start over hurdles at Bangor in November. Not been in quite same form either start since but must enter calculations here. Fair form when third on all three hurdling starts and has good each-way claims here.
8	8 (8) (14/1 -87%) Natzor	14 14/1(-87%)	(8) Natzor 14/1, Fairly useful handicapper at up to 1½m on the Flat for David O'Meara who showed an aptitude to hurdling when third of 9 in novice at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Fairly useful Flat racer; respectable third on hurdle debut; should build on that effort.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -64%) Bel Amigo	18 18/1(-64%)	(2) Bel Amigo 18/1, Won over fences on final start in France last spring. Yet to make an impact in a couple of hurdles starts for new yard, though, and tries shorter trip now. Had wind operation. Won France chase last spring but first two British hurdle runs were disappointing.
6	6 (6) (66/1 -200%) Little Roger	66 66/1(-200%)	(6) Little Roger 66/1, Boasts a good pedigree but didn't see things out on second of his bumpers starts and was a similar story on hurdles bow here 20 days ago. Showed minor promise before weakening into sixth over C&D on hurdle debut.
7	7 (7) (80/1 -142%) Long Time Listener	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Long Time Listener 80/1, Point bumper winner but no real impact on NH debut 12 months ago or on switch to hurdling at Newcastle in November. Not disgraced on hurdle debut in November but recent point form is underwhelming.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -436%) King Coconut	150 150/1(-436%)	(5) King Coconut 150/1, Shaped in need of experience when last of 9 in C&D novice hurdle on NH debut 34 days ago and is likely a longer-term prospect. Last of nine over C&D on debut five weeks ago.
10	10 (10) (300/1 -140%) Team Endeavour	300 300/1(-140%)	(10) Team Endeavour 300/1, Modest Flat winner for Ian Williams who went with little promise (back from 16 months off) on yard/hurdles debut at Sedgefield in January. Refused to settle and was pulled up when 200-1 for stable/hurdle debut at Sedgefield.
3	3 (3) (300/1 -100%) Do Ye Wanna	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) Do Ye Wanna 300/1, Offered little in a couple of bumper outings and can only be watched on hurdles debut. Tailed off in two slow-ground bumpers in early part of 2024; hurdle debut today.

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

Smokeringinthedark was underwhelming when a well-beaten fourth in a class 2 event at Musselburgh, although he must enter calculations dropping in grade. However, this distance might prove on the sharp side and it could be worth taking a punt on Rules debutant SPADESTEP. Lucinda Russell's inmate proved a ready winner on his sole outing between the flags and there is enough speed in his pedigree to suggest a bold showing. Natzor may fare best of the remainder.

SMOKERINGINTHEDARK may not have been suited by the longer trip when fourth at Musselburgh last time and remains low mileage. He can get back on the winning trail. Lucinda Russell's newcomer Spadestep must be taken seriously, particularly if the market vibes are strong, whilst Kadjar des Mottes should also go well.

This is a new trip for SMOKERINGINTHEDARK but he did not look short of speed when beating a smart rival over 2m4f in December.

14:30 Carlisle Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (13/8 +68%) Goraibhmaithagat	1.625 13/8(+68%)	(4) Goraibhmaithagat 13/8, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Navan in December. 11/8, second of 7 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 41 days ago. Should progress. Point winner and debut maiden hurdle scorer, jumping was untidy when attempting follow-up.
3	3 (3) (4/1 -78%) Belloccio	4 4/1(-78%)	(3) Belloccio 4/1, Made an impressive hurdling debut at Punchestown in May before winning valuable handicap on level at Royal Ascot. Could only manage fifth in Grade 2 Royal Bond Novices' at Fairyhouse last time but is in top hands and must be taken seriously here. Versatile performer, Royal Ascot handicap winner, needs to jump better than at Fairyhouse.
7	7 (7) (9/2 +63%) Sommesky	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(7) Sommesky 9/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. Back down in trip. Trainer going well. Improvement required. 2m3f maiden winner, out of depth in a 2m6f Grade 1 at the DRF, now drops markedly in trip.
2	2 (2) (11/2 +39%) Pleasington	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(2) Pleasington 11/2, British raider who has won both his starts over hurdles this term, latest an 8-runner novice at Lingfield (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. More on plate here but it's likely we haven't seen the best of him yet. Has shown liking for heavy ground in his two wins, interesting British-trained contender.
6	6 (6) (9/1 -13%) Relieved Of Duties	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Relieved Of Duties 9/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Yard in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more appealing. Creditable third in a 2m1f Grade 2 at Punchestown, respected despite a handicap flop.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Cloonainra	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Cloonainra 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Sligo in August. Bit below form second of 7 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. Went close in Haydock Grade 2, failed to match that form at Musselburgh five weeks ago.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -100%) Gaucher	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Gaucher 20/1, Useful hurdler. Good fourth of 19 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good) 72 days ago. Yard in good form. Not out of things. Experienced novice, Grade 3 winner, limitations exposed in a Grade 2, others preferred.
9	9 (9) (100/1 -400%) Stormalong	100 100/1(-400%)	(9) Stormalong 100/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Respectable 4¼ lengths third of 8 to Sansrisk in Gr 3 hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 18/1) 128 days ago, not ideally placed. Lacks potential of some of her rivals here, though. Fair third in 2m1f Grade 3 mares' event at Down Royal, needs to find more to feature here.

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

UK runner PLEASINGTON is suited by testing ground and has useful recent form. Lightly raced, he has progressed well in recent months and while he steps up in grade, he nonetheless comfortably defeated the previously Grade 2-placed runner-up at Lingfield last month. Last year's Royal Ascot winner Belloccio scored impressively on his hurdling debut last May but was soundly beaten in the Royal Bond in December. Despite winning a French Listed Flat race on soft ground in 2020, he seems more suited by a sound surface, although he holds stablemate Gaucher on that Fairyhouse form, being 4lb better off. Goraibhmaithagat has recent form and should compete.

BELLOCCIO drops back in grade after a somewhat disappointing effort at Fairyhouse in December and remains with potential in this discipline. He gets the nod. Pure Steel and Pleasington rate the principal dangers.

If forgiven a Leopardstown handicap run that was too bad to be true, Relieved Of Duties has a good chance on a previous Grade 2 third

14:40 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/2 -25%) King Ulanda	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(6) King Ulanda 5/2, Bumper winner on only start for Tom Weston and left previous hurdles form behind when making a successful handicap debut at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, scoring readily. Leading contender with further improvement to come. Did it well when making a successful handicap debut at Musselburgh last month; respected.
5	5 (5) (11/4 -10%) The Grey Man	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) The Grey Man 11/4, Took a step forward sent handicapping when getting off the mark at Leicester in January and backed up that effort when third of 11 at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) a month ago. Respected with more still to offer in handicaps. First and third in two handicaps; unexposed and considered if coping with drying ground.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +43%) Aggagio	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Aggagio 4/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler at best and step back in the right direction when fifth of 8 at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) in December, making late headway. Filled the same position back at Lingfield last time and he's interesting from his current mark. Not shown much in four starts over hurdles since October; opposable despite drop in grade.
3	3 (3) (6/1 -9%) Don Rafael	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Don Rafael 6/1, Maiden hurdle winner at Stratford in July and doubled his tally in handicap at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) in November. Found it tougher at Ascot (21.6f) last time when also caught wide, so he could bounce back returned to this grade/distance. Two wins last year; respected back in trip/grade if ready to go after 79 days off.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +0%) Ilitch	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Ilitch 9/1, Placed on last of 3 outings in bumpers for Stuart Crawford and, fit from points, promise on hurdling debut when fourth in maiden at Fakenham on New Year's Day. Ran to similar level at Huntingdon last time, but more needed as he goes handicapping (has had wind op). Fourth in both starts over hurdles; makes handicap debut after wind surgery.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -38%) Gardener	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) Gardener 11/1, Fairly useful form when winning twice over fences for this yard in 2023/24. Below that level over hurdles this season but there were better signs when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in December, though not in the same form at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) last time. Should be happier back at 2m after failing to stay 2m4f last time; shortlisted.
2	2 (2) (40/1 -150%) Whispering Royal	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Whispering Royal 40/1, Fair Flat winner who made all in juvenile hurdle at Doncaster in December 2023 and soon left behind a lesser effort when fourth of 7 on handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham in March last year. Off 6 months (from Flat) ahead of first run since leaving Alan King. 1-4 over hurdles last winter; market useful on stable debut after seven months off.

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

KING ULANDA produced a comfortable success on his handicap debut at Musselburgh and the five-year-old is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming. He can follow up off 8lb higher here. A respectable third when looking to land the double at Bangor-on-Dee last time out, The Grey Man is a key player, along with Don Rafael, who has strong claims on his success at Hereford.

KING ULANDA proved a different proposition sent handicapping when opening his hurdles account in good style at Musselburgh last time, so he is taken to follow up for last year's winning trainer/jockey of this race. He can see off the challenge of The Grey Man, who has also made a promising start in handicaps, with Aggagio another one to note.

The choice is KING ULANDA who did it well when making a successful handicap debut at Musselburgh last month. He can defy an 8lb rise.

14:50 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (9/5 +87%) Seskin Flash	1.8 9/5(+87%)	(7) Seskin Flash 9/5, Went with enthusiasm when fourth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 16/1) 91 days ago. Worth a market check on first run for yard after leaving Patrick Carey. Good run over 2m4f at Cork, first run for Philip Dempsey who drops him back to 2m.
12	12 (12) (6/1 +33%) King In Love	6 6/1(+33%)	(12) King In Love 6/1, Showed improved form when hooded for 1st time, third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 12/1) 13 days ago. Remains of interest if this is a truly run 2 miles. Gave an improved display when third at Punchestown 13 days ago though that was over 2m4f.
18	18 (18) (13/2 +19%) Elle Dorado Rock	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(18) Elle Dorado Rock 13/2, Poor last run over hurdles (well-held, 23.8f, Punchestown) but back to form on Level winning 13-runner handicap at Dundalk (16f, 8/1) 51 days ago. Significantly down in trip back over smaller obstacles and remains to be seen if he will prove as effective for sharper test. Won a 2m handicap at Dundalk in January, trip may be a bit sharp for him over hurdles.
17	17 (17) (9/1 +50%) King Of The Bronx	9 9/1(+50%)	(17) King Of The Bronx 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 150/1, eleventh of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 72 days ago, shaping as though handicaps will suit better. Makes handicap hurdle debut and one to monitor in the betting for excellent yard. Minor 1m winner on Flat, premature to write off despite ordinary form in maiden hurdles.
2	2 (2) (11/1 -100%) High Honour	11 11/1(-100%)	(2) High Honour 11/1, Returned to form when creditable second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 33/1) 7 days ago. Looks fairly handicapped. Lost form after Sligo win last August, drop in trip was a big help at Leopardstown.
15	15 (15) (12/1 +25%) Mayos Vendangeur	12 12/1(+25%)	(15) Mayos Vendangeur 12/1, Well-backed 10/3, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 47 days ago. Interesting if the support comes for her again. Fair form in November/December, needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Down Royal.
8	8 (8) (14/1 +0%) Mahlers Cove	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Mahlers Cove 14/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Below form with cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (16f, good, 13/2) 31 days ago. Might be capable of better back over smaller obstacles with headgear removed. Last three runs have been over fences, second on penultimate start but beaten 10l..
20	20 (20) (14/1 +13%) I'm For Home	14 14/1(+13%)	(20) I'm For Home 14/1, Maiden finished respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. Down in trip but still has a bit to find. Best form has been over longer distances, hard to be sure if this trip will suit.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -56%) Bayou Belle	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Bayou Belle 14/1, Still a maiden but finished creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) when last seen 135 days ago. Has gone well fresh before. 33-race maiden under all codes, highly consistent last summer/autumn; soft going a worry.
14	14 (14) (16/1 +52%) Simply Shabra	16 16/1(+52%)	(14) Simply Shabra 16/1, C&D winner. One win from 24 NH runs. Shaped better than the result when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago, having had too much use made of him. C&D win early last year came out of the blue, has failed to show similar form since then.
6	6 (6) (22/1 +0%) Voice Of Reason	22 22/1(+0%)	(6) Voice Of Reason 22/1, Fairly useful up to 11f on Flat but has become disappointing in this sphere, seventh of 10 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy, 16/1) 10 days ago. Flat winner 0-14 over hurdles, placed only once, recent form provides no encouragement.
16	16 (16) (22/1 +12%) Mywayorthehighway	22 22/1(+12%)	(16) Mywayorthehighway 22/1, Eighth of 13 in handicap chase (25/1) at Thurles (16f, good) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles but is difficult to fancy on recent evidence. Struggled in a chase last time, trainer probably has a better chance with Mayos Vendangeur.
3	3 (3) (22/1 -175%) Star Official	22 22/1(-175%)	(3) Star Official 22/1, Fairly consistent sort finished creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 9/1) 86 days ago. Place claims again. Hard to win with, 1-22 on Flat, 1-20 over hurdles, two satisfactory efforts in December.
10	10 (10) (28/1 +15%) It's Never Simple	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) It's Never Simple 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden ran poorly on handicap debut, twenty second of 25 in a hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 28/1). Returns from 11 months off with tongue strap on for 1st time. Needs to improve. Modest form in five outings, tongue-tie fitted now, precautionary market check advised.
13	13 (13) (28/1 +15%) Marie's March	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Marie's March 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, pulled up on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown (20f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well-behind. Poor run on Monday, quick reappearance suggests an excuse may have been found.
5	5 (5) (28/1 -211%) Comanche Moon	28 28/1(-211%)	(5) Comanche Moon 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden didn't achieve much in qualifying runs, latest eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 24 days ago, but could prove a different proposition handicap hurdle debut. One to note in the betting. Beaten an average of around 70l in four maiden starts, hard to assess but mark seems high.
1	1 (1) (33/1 +18%) Malbay Madness	33 33/1(+18%)	(1) Malbay Madness 33/1, Well-held latest, 150/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 32 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Flat winner for Emmet Mullins, 0-9 over hurdles, hard to fancy on recent evidence.
22	22 (22) (50/1 +0%) Saxon Land	50 50/1(+0%)	(22) Saxon Land 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 12 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time for handicap hurdle debut and could be open to improvement. Has shown virtually nothing over hurdles, cheekpieces fitted for handicap debut.
21	21 (21) (80/1 -220%) Choose Your Answer	80 80/1(-220%)	(21) Choose Your Answer 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 250/1) 10 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and worth a market check. Very weak maiden form, in good hands and starts in handicaps off a very low base.
19	19 (19) (100/1 -150%) All Biz	100 100/1(-150%)	(19) All Biz 100/1, Has looked modest in qualifying runs and needs to improve on reappearance/handicap hurdle debut. Weak form in three runs last summer, out of her depth in a winners' race at Bellewstown.

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SESKIN FLASH showed some form at this level last year and debuts for new connections in a winnable handicap. He is clearly no star but the winner of his December race at Cork has done well since and he seems suited by soft ground. King In Love had largely poor form in 2024 but showed improvement last month. He returned following a 157-day break in that Punchestown race and, while well enough held, might continue to progress. High Honour is capable at this level and ran well for second at Leopardstown last week, while the dependable Star Official is able in this sort of company too.

KING IN LOVE may be able to build on the encouragement of his latest run and would be aided by a truly-run race dropping back to 2 miles. Mayos Vendangeur was well backed when underperforming last time and would be interesting if the money comes again, with High Honour respected off his current mark. There are a host of potential improvers making their handicap debut, and given connections, it would be particularly interesting if any market support comes for Commanche Moon or King of The Bronx.

A hopeful vote goes to SESKIN FLASh who shaped quite well over a longer trip at Cork on his final start before joining Philip Dempsey

15:10 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (1/1 +64%) Hms President	1 1/1(+64%)	(1) Hms President 1/1, Useful handicapper on Flat and has looked equally capable in this sphere, built on facile maiden hurdle success at Kempton when second in novice at Huntingdon in December. Had a recent spin on the Flat and open to more improvement back in this sphere. Useful on Flat; record of 212 over hurdles; one of the main form contenders.
7	7 (7) (1/1 +88%) Dunskay	1 1/1(+88%)	(7) Dunskay 1/1, Looked good prospect when winning a couple of bumpers last season but bit to prove now after shaping as if amiss on hurdles bow after 11 months off 8 weeks ago. Disappointing on reappearance but retains potential judged on bumper form.
6	6 (6) (20/1 +20%) Dixie Mafia	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Dixie Mafia 20/1, Winning pointer. Well held in bumper at Kilbeggan in May for P. M. J. Doyle. Dual point winner in Ireland but this looks a stiff task on stable debut.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -25%) Harry Bright	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Harry Bright 25/1, Shaped like a stayer when mid-field in a couple of bumpers. Hurdles debutant who needs improvement on his bumper form.
9	9 (9) (28/1 -12%) House Of Habsburg	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) House Of Habsburg 28/1, £35,000 5-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Master Debonair, stayed 2½m, and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Firestream, stays 3m. Last of 3 finishers on first of 2 starts in points, every chance when unseated rider 2 out last time (Jan 11). Every chance when unseating rider two out in latest Irish point start.
13	13 (13) (28/1 -12%) Misteroddsocks	28 28/1(-12%)	(13) Misteroddsocks 28/1, €125,000 Walk In The Park gelding from the family of smart hurdler/top-class chaser Bellshill. Free-going sort who improved on debut when third in Hereford bumper. Shaped as if amiss next time, though. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Hurdles debutant who has something to find on bumper form.
14	14 (14) (40/1 -60%) Sage Green	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Sage Green 40/1, Point winner but well held in bumper at Chepstow 2 weeks ago. Irish point winner who needs to improve sharply on his bumper effort.
12	12 (12) (66/1 +0%) Midnight View	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Midnight View 66/1, Poor form both starts in novice hurdles. Plenty to find on the figures.
11	11 (11) (100/1 +0%) Mexican Stan	100 100/1(+0%)	(11) Mexican Stan 100/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Pair of duck eggs next to his name.
10	10 (10) (150/1 -200%) I Like Ike	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) I Like Ike 150/1, Well held in novice hurdle at Taunton. Soundly beaten in maiden hurdle at Taunton.
5	5 (5) (250/1 -150%) Break Point	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Break Point 250/1, Poor maiden nowadays on Flat (stays 1¼m). Makes hurdles debut. Hurdles debutant who has unconvincing claims on Flat form.

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A winner of a Listed contest at Musselburgh last month before going on to finish runner-up in the Adonis, ST PANCRAS sets a lofty standard and it is difficult to look past him on the drop in class. HMS President boasts strong hurdles form and has had a spin on the Flat since his latest second in this sphere at Huntingdon. He is feared most, ahead of Dunskay.

An excellent opportunity for ST PANCRAS to quickly resume winning ways having finished second in a Grade 2 at Kempton 2 weeks ago. There's not much depth to this big field, though previous winner Hms President remains with potential.

Scottish Triumph Hurdle winner and Adonis runner-up ST PANCRAS gets the verdict back down in class. HMS President is second choice.

15:20 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

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15:30 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Naas Handicap Hurdle 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
17	17 (17) (9/2 +36%) Jump Allen	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(17) Jump Allen 9/2, Successful on sole outing in bumpers and has shown promise in 3 maiden hurdles, third of 15 at this course (18.5f, good to soft, 13/2) 29 days ago. Remains with potential as he starts off in handicaps for his leading yard. Bumper winner last season; shaped with promise but needs to improve to defy this mark.
14	14 (14) (15/2 +25%) Uhavemeinstitches	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(14) Uhavemeinstitches 15/2, Built on the promise of her second start when winning 17-runner mares' maiden at Limerick (20f, soft, 7/2) 72 days ago, despite still looking in need of experience. Open to improvement as she makes handicap debut. Improved to finish 2nd on return and form of subsequent win at Limerick has worked out.
16	16 (16) (8/1 +43%) Battle It Out	8 8/1(+43%)	(16) Battle It Out 8/1, Shaped well when third over fences at Punchestown in May but has gone backwards from that effort in 3 starts since, eighth of 14 in listed handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, soft, 11/2) 71 days ago. Could fare better making handicap hurdle debut. Lost his way this term but could bounce back from his reduced hurdle mark.
11	11 (11) (8/1 -60%) Dont Tell Jack	8 8/1(-60%)	(11) Dont Tell Jack 8/1, Runner-up only start in points and fair form in a trio of maiden hurdles, third of 22 at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 9/4) 34 days ago. One to note with the step up in trip promising to suit and he makes handicap debut. Improving; behind 2 nice prospects in maiden hurdle latest; new trip should suit h'capping.
10	10 (10) (9/1 +25%) American Money	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) American Money 9/1, Won twice here early last year, including over C&D. After 3 starts over fences, fared better back hurdling when 11½ lengths third of 11 to Duke of Leggagh in handicap at this course (15.5f, heavy, 10/1) 2 weeks ago. Could go well at this venue. Won twice here; back to form behind Duke Of Leggagh latest; big ask to reverse form.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +73%) No Looking Back	9 9/1(+73%)	(4) No Looking Back 9/1, Useful novice hurdler last season, winning his first 2 starts. However, he hasn't been able to match that level in the current campaign, well-beaten tenth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 17/2) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Gr 2 winner; distant 4th in this season's Morgiana; not as good in h'caps since.
9	9 (9) (9/1 -100%) Duke Of Leggagh	9 9/1(-100%)	(9) Duke Of Leggagh 9/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and has matched that level sent handicapping over hurdles, making it back-to-back wins when landing 11-runner event at this course (15.5f, heavy, 9/2) 2 weeks ago. Respected in his current form. Hat-trick seeker who bolted up here latest and shaped like new trip may be fine; up 10lb.
15	15 (15) (10/1 +0%) Heroes Rise	10 10/1(+0%)	(15) Heroes Rise 10/1, Made third start over hurdles a winning one at Listowel in June. Unable to justify favouritism when third of 4 in novice at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 11/10) 52 days ago, not always fluent, but he's not written off as he goes handicapping. Maiden hurdle winner and back to form with Thurles 2nd but beaten fav since on soft.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +38%) Western Walk	10 10/1(+38%)	(1) Western Walk 10/1, Won first 2 races for current yard and shaped well in 2 handicaps in May, conceding first run when second of 15 at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good, 11/2) on latest outing. Absent for 9 months but he could still have more to offer. Progressive since joining this yard; ran 2 crackers last year; fitness is the concern.
5	5 (5) (11/1 +67%) Lord Erskine	11 11/1(+67%)	(5) Lord Erskine 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler who took a step back in right direction when fourth of 6 in minor event at Leopardstown (18.3f, good to soft, 20/1) a week ago. Task is now to build on latest effort with cheekpieces reapplied. Back to form 4th last week but doesn't appear to have anything in hand from this mark.
3	3 (3) (12/1 +25%) Any Road	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Any Road 12/1, Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning minor event at Fairyhouse (20.5f) in November. Not discredited when fifth of 18 in listed handicap at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 40/1) 35 days ago, but more needed back up in trip. Career best in November but not as good since and h'capper may have him.
12	12 (12) (16/1 0%) Cato's Revenge	16 16/1(0%)	(12) Cato's Revenge 16/1, Made successful handicap debut at Limerick (20f) in 2023. Without a win since, but shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when fifth of 19 at this course (23.1f, heavy, 28/1) 2 weeks ago, caught further back than ideal. Not ruled out. Shaped like return to form was imminent in May and encouraging 5th here on return.
13	13 (13) (18/1 +64%) Ms Agartha Yeats	18 18/1(+64%)	(13) Ms Agartha Yeats 18/1, Made winning seasonal/stable debut in mares hurdle at Wexford in October. However, has run poorly in 2 handicaps since, seventeenth of 19 at this course (23.1f, heavy, 16/1) a fortnight ago. Winning start for this yard but tailed off twice since; probably on stiff enough mark.
6	6 (6) (20/1 -43%) Cadatharla	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Cadatharla 20/1, Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at this course (18.8f) in January 2023. Hasn't gone on as hoped over fences, pulled up after 7 months off at Punchestown (21.3f, soft, 15/2) in November, but he's on a workable mark back hurdling. Interesting contender. Didn't jump well over fences on return but not ruled out back over timber; may need this.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -38%) West Away	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) West Away 22/1, Confirmed previous promise when winning handicap at Roscommon (20.5f) in June. Again ran well when fourth of 12 at Cartmel (22.1f, good to firm, 11/4) the following month, but will need to pick up where he left off after 7-month absence. Took form to a new level on quicker ground last summer but has been off 232 days.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -150%) Dreal Deal	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Dreal Deal 50/1, Useful winning hurdler but races mainly over fences nowadays, with latest success in novice chase at Wexford in May. Back to form when third of 9 in handicap chase at Galway (18.2f, soft, 16/1) in August, though has been off since. Gr 2 novice hurdle winner in pomp; 3rd in h'cap chase when last seen; might need this.
8	8 (8) (50/1 +0%) Ottoman Style	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Ottoman Style 50/1, Three-time winner over hurdles in 2022/23. However, after an encouraging chase debut his form has gone the wrong way, in first-time cheekpieces when pulled up in maiden at this course (20.1f, good to soft, 150/1) 83 days ago. Revival needed back hurdling. Won h'cap hurdles on testing ground 2 years ago; lost his way in last 12 months; blinkers.

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A chance is taken on BATTLE IT OUT, who is one of four JP McManus-owned runners and reverts to hurdling following a small break. Winner of his last race over timber in March 2023, he landed a Listed handicap chase here in February 2024. He needs to recapture his best form but competes from that same rating of 116 and is suited by testing conditions. Duke Of Leggagh attempts a course hat-trick, stepping up in distance, but is another 10lb higher. Mark Walsh rides unexposed handicap debutant Dont Tell Jack, who was an eyecatcher behind Kopek Des Bordes at Christmas. Uhavemeinstitches, out of an Irish National winner, returns having won at Limerick during Christmas.

Having shown useful form over hurdles in 2022/23, CADATHARLA hasn't been able to match that level over fences but he's now 3 lb lower than when last seen in this sphere. He is taken to get back to winning ways returned to this venue, with the hat-trick seeking Duke of Leggagh heading the list of dangers, ahead of handicap-debutants Jump Allen and Don't Tell Jack.

The form of the maiden hurdle won by UHAVEMEINSTITCHES is working out very nicely and she's entirely unexposed on just her fourth run

15:40 Naas Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (3/1 +79%) Bowenspark	3 3/1(+79%)	(4) Bowenspark 3/1, Posted creditable third on return at Aintree but isn't the most straightforward and hasn't been in same form since. Drops in grade/had wind operation but others are more convincing. Has undergone wind surgery since last seen and worth a second look down in grade.
15	15 (15) (4/1 +33%) Almuhit	4 4/1(+33%)	(15) Almuhit 4/1, Had wind surgery prior to shedding maiden tag over hurdles in 11-runner novices' handicap at Southwell (20.4f) 20 days ago, keeping on well. 8 lb higher and in deeper company now but warrants respect. Made winning return from wind surgery at Southwell last month; 8lb rise asks more of him.
11	11 (11) (13/2 -117%) Gentleman Jacques	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(11) Gentleman Jacques 13/2, Made a low-key start for current connections but back in a better heart equipped with a visor/tongue tie, building on his Exeter second when a facile winner of 15-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 38 days ago. Raised 11 lb since but looks a likely player nonetheless. Bolted up at Wincanton last time; things may not work out so favourably this time.
6	6 (6) (9/1 -38%) Highlands Legacy	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Highlands Legacy 9/1, Back to best form when second in Wincanton handicap hurdle (19.8f) in January. May have been undone by testing conditions at Wetherby latest and must enter calculations here. A player if jumping better than last time; stable has a good recent record in this.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +44%) Masked Dance	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Masked Dance 9/1, Dual winner over timber who arrives on back of creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 45 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again. 5lb above last winning mark but considered, especially if the ground continues to dry out.
10	10 (10) (9/1 +0%) Strong Foundations	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) Strong Foundations 9/1, Fair bumper performer who made winning hurdles debut here in October. Not really built on that but may be seen in better light now sent handicapping. 2m hurdle winner around here; worth keeping an eye on upped in trip for handicap debut.
14	14 (14) (10/1 +38%) Patanita	10 10/1(+38%)	(14) Patanita 10/1, Bumper winner in spring 2022 but seen only 5 times over hurdles since, posting solid third of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Each-way claims. 0-5 over hurdles; fair third at Wincanton last month but needs a bit more; cheekpieces on.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -67%) Kap Ouest	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Kap Ouest 10/1, From a decent French NH family and confirmed promise shown in bumper and opening hurdles starts when making it third-time lucky over the smaller obstacles at Exeter (16.7f) in December. Unseated rider early on at Newbury since and remains low mileage. Exeter winner in December; open to improvement upped in trip and one for the shortlist.
12	12 (12) (22/1 -144%) Noble Park	22 22/1(-144%)	(12) Noble Park 22/1, In top hands and stepped up on previous efforts over hurdles when second of 4 in novice at Sandown (16f, heavy) 36 days ago. Reverts to longer trip on handicap debut but opening mark could have been kinder. Second of four last time; bred to appreciate the longer trip on handicap debut.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -25%) Pearly Island	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Pearly Island 25/1, Made winning return over smaller obstacles at Fakenham (20f) in January. Wasn't in same form at Sandown last time, though, and others are more appealing. Cheekpieces back on. Successful return to hurdles in January but pulled up next time; needs to bounce back.
9	9 (9) (33/1 -65%) Got Grey	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Got Grey 33/1, Improved for joining Dan Skelton, winning 2m handicaps at Stratford and Bangor on summer ground last year. Rather gone backwards since, however, and is still 12 lb above his last winning mark. Drying ground would be a positive, but needs to prove his stamina for this sort of trip.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -150%) Phillapa Sue	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Phillapa Sue 40/1, Been in good heart in recent starts, latest when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 28 days ago. Others look better treated, though. This trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test and vulnerable to younger rivals.

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The vote goes to GENTLEMAN JACQUES, who justified favouritism by 12 lengths at Wincanton on his latest outing and has a 11lb higher rating to contend with. This requires a career-best effort, but he might be up to the task. Noble Park warrants a market check on his handicap bow for his powerful connections, while you should keep an eye on Kap Ouest too.

GENTLEMAN JACQUES can defy a hike in the weights for a facile Wincanton success. Highlands Legacy and Almuhit are also respected.

An open contest in which the vote goes to HIGHLANDS LEGACY whose stable has a fine recent record in this race.

15:50 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

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16:00 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:12 Naas Maiden Chase 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (11/8 +54%) Olympic Man	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(9) Olympic Man 11/8, Held back by jumping errors at Navan latest but had made encouraging start over fences at Punchestown previously and must enter calculations. Maiden hurdle winner on this card last term; good 4th to Dancing City but poor run since.
11	11 (11) (7/1 -75%) Sir Argus	7 7/1(-75%)	(11) Sir Argus 7/1, Winning hurdler who was returning from 15-month absence when respectable fifth of 12 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, soft, 5/1) 133 days ago, finishing tired. Stable having good spell. Likely capable of better in this sphere. Big run on chase debut at 2023 Galway Festival and belated return wasn't devoid of promise.
15	15 (15) (7/1 -40%) Foxy Girl	7 7/1(-40%)	(15) Foxy Girl 7/1, Promising type. Back from 11 months off when fourth of 7 in novice at Limerick (17.7f, soft) on debut over fences 73 days ago. May well do better and warrants respect. Maiden hurdle winner in Dec 2022; only five runs since; beaten at short odds on chase bow.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +29%) Built By Ballymore	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Built By Ballymore 10/1, Useful hurdler. 16/1, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Punchestown (16f, soft) 17 days ago. Return to longer trip will suit and he remains with potential over fences. Dual hurdle winner; well held in two chase starts so far but step up in trip should help.
8	8 (8) (12/1 0%) Mahon's Way	12 12/1(0%)	(8) Mahon's Way 12/1, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. May have needed outing, back from 8 months off, when eighth of 18 in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) on debut over fences 92 days ago. Trainer going well. Tailed off in beginners' on chase debut but useful hurdle form and may do better.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -27%) Dancingondaceiling	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Dancingondaceiling 14/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Fell in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 10/1) on debut over fences 22 days ago. Open to improvement. Career best over timber in January but came down 3 out on chase debut; career best needed.
13	13 (13) (16/1 -45%) Western Fold	16 16/1(-45%)	(13) Western Fold 16/1, Useful chaser. Below form sixth of 11 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 20/1) 22 days ago. Stable having good spell. Claims on best form. Progressive over timber last term; promise over fences so far but errors have cost him.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -14%) Binge Worthy	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Binge Worthy 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Leopardstown (24.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago, pulled up before 5 out. Makes chase debut. Trainer going well. Won h'cap hurdle in November off 119; not as good twice since; tough ask on chase debut.
1	1 (1) (33/1 -83%) Ballysax Hank	33 33/1(-83%)	(1) Ballysax Hank 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in bumper at Cork in August. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Looks stable second string judged on jockey bookings. Bumper winner and some good runs over timber but pulled up latest; tough ask on chase bow.
10	10 (10) (33/1 +18%) Showurappreciation	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Showurappreciation 33/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. Career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle (3/1) at Ballinrobe (21.1f, good to soft), comfortably. Not seen for 22 months so entitled to need this on chase debut. Progressive over timber in 2023 but surely best watched on chase debut after 677 days off.
3	3 (3) (33/1 +34%) Buachaillbocht	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Buachaillbocht 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 23f over hurdles. 28/1, pulled up in handicap chase at this C&D (heavy) 42 days ago, beaten some way out. Hard to fancy. Won back-to-back over timber in handicaps last season; hasn't taken to fences this term.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -25%) Kalanisi Star	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Kalanisi Star 50/1, Useful hurdler. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Sixth of 8 in novice chase (33/1) at Punchestown (22.7f, soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Improvement required. Showed a good level of ability 2 seasons ago; nothing so far this term inc' chase bow.
14	14 (14) (80/1 -21%) Can't Stop Smiling	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Can't Stop Smiling 80/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 100/1, tenth of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Work to do. Missed most of last term and shown nothing in two chase starts; needs to jump much better.
12	12 (12) (100/1 -100%) Tumuch	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Tumuch 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, twelfth of 15 in novice chase at Thurles (16f, good) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Open to progress. Point winner; promise over timber but tailed off when 150s for beginners' since.
5	5 (5) (125/1 -89%) Catch The Beast	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Catch The Beast 125/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Pulled up in novice chase at Punchestown (22.7f, soft, 50/1) 17 days ago, pulled up last. Up against it. Won a handicap hurdle off 105 last season but shown nothing in either chase start so far.

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A tricky contest but OLYMPIC MAN may be worth another shot, despite having jumped poorly on his two chase starts to date. The Martaline gelding ran a nice race, even after a couple of mistakes at the business end, when fourth to stablemate Dancing City on his chase debut in Punchestown. He then weakened here after some errors over three miles and dropping in trip might help. Mahon's Way is another who is capable of better. He was mid-division on his chase debut at Navan in December and the yard is hitting form now. Dancingondaceiling was under pressure but on the heels of the leaders when falling in Gowran and is another to consider.

SIR ARGUS ran with promise on his chasing bow at Galway in October and should have learnt plenty from that. He can open his account in this discipline. Stable companion Olympic Man rates the chief threat, whilst Foxy Girl is also of interest.

SIR ARGUS (nap) could be the way to go after 2 promising runs at Galway and he can come on for his latest outing and resume progress

16:12 Naas Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:23 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (8/11 +64%) Woodie Flash	0.727273 8/11(+64%)	(1) Woodie Flash 8/11, Winner of 3 of his last 4 completed starts over hurdles, again defying the handicapper when landing a decent handicap at Chepstow (23.6f) in December. Probably had a hard enough race and has been given time to get over that. Up another 4 lb but has to be respected on his current trajectory. Rallied well at Chepstow last time, taking hurdles record to 5-12; steadily progressive.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +75%) My Bobby Dazzler	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(3) My Bobby Dazzler 7/2, Useful handicap hurdler on his day but it's been a stop-start season. Had a pipe-opener on comeback in November before further 3-months off, finishing well-held in a handicap at Haydock having been easy to back. Shouldn't lack for fitness but no easy task up against some more progressive types. Inconsistent in the last 14 months; went close off this mark on one occasion.
7	7 (7) (5/1 +44%) Kintail	5 5/1(+44%)	(7) Kintail 5/1, Once promising having been successful in a bumper and novice hurdle at this venue in 2023 but hasn't been anywhere near those heights this season, showing little in two chases or back over hurdles last time, when looking reluctant (pulled-up). First-time cheekpieces need to spark a return to form. May well improve for the first-time headgear, new trip and return to Warwick (2-3 here).
5	5 (5) (7/1 +61%) Feivel	7 7/1(+61%)	(5) Feivel 7/1, Dual hurdles winner last season and ran a stormer back chasing when given a positive ride to finish second in the Southern National on return in November. However, that race may have left his mark, well-held on subsequent starts over hurdles/fences. Visored first-time and best to look elsewhere. Ran poorly the last twice but could revive in new headgear.
6	6 (6) (66/1 +0%) Slip Of The Tongue	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Slip Of The Tongue 66/1, Ended time with Padraig Roche in Ireland out of sorts and has been pulled-up on all three starts for current connections. Has had wind surgery but difficult to be positive about his chances. Badly out of form; had wind surgery since last run.

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SOLE SOLUTION may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests when scoring by half a length at Sandown last month and is only 5lb higher for that success. Venetia Williams' seven-year-old could have more to offer on only his second handicap start and may prove tough to beat. Woodie Flash got up in the final strides to strike in a warmer event at Chepstow last time and is a previous C&D winner to take seriously. Of the remainder, An Tailliur makes the most appeal.

Despite a small field, a few of these tend to go forward and that should ensure this is run at a reasonable tempo, which will suit the progressive SOLE SOLUTION. He showed a game attitude when winning at Sandown, shaping as though he'll be even better for this step up in trip. Woodie Flash is very likeable having won 3 of his last 4 completed starts over hurdles, and he is capable of running another big race following a short break, while An Tailliur offered some hope of a revival last time.

With a resurgent display likely, KINTAIL is an interesting alternative to the progressive pair Woodie Flash and Sole Solution.

16:23 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

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16:35 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Naas Handicap Chase 25f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
12	12 (12) (5/2 +58%) Tyre Kicker	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(12) Tyre Kicker 5/2, Creditable second of 13 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft, 6/1) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Stayed on well behind Monbeg Park over 2m5f at Leopardstown last Sunday, trip should suit.
6	6 (6) (5/1 +17%) Kinturk Kalanisi	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Kinturk Kalanisi 5/1, 9/2, very good second of 11 in novice chase at Navan (24f, soft) 50 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Merits consideration. Useful 126-rated hurdler has achieved a 9lb higher rating over fences in three starts.
5	5 (5) (13/2 -8%) Hartur D'arc	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(5) Hartur D'arc 13/2, C&D winner. 7/2, very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.7f, heavy) 42 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back up in trip. Won this race last year off 9lb lower, two mishaps over fences, confidence boosted latest.
10	10 (10) (15/2 +53%) Better Times Ahead	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(10) Better Times Ahead 15/2, Ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 18/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Signed off last May with a fine effort, should be better for reappearance at Gowran.
13	13 (13) (10/1 +17%) Kings Halo	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Kings Halo 10/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Cork in January. Respectable fifth of 17 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, soft, 16/1) 17 days ago. Boasts a solid record over fences, did not last out the 3m3f of the National Trial.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -20%) Bushmans Pass	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Bushmans Pass 12/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (13/2) at Punchestown (27f, soft) 17 days ago, pulled up before last. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Good run in the Thyestes, flopped when favourite for the National Trial at Punchestown.
3	3 (3) (12/1 -85%) Panda Boy	12 12/1(-85%)	(3) Panda Boy 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form twelfth of 27 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft, 7/1) 72 days ago. Disappointed when 7-1 chance in a valuable Leopardstown event, plenty to prove as a result.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +40%) Largy Debut	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Largy Debut 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft) 45 days ago. 0-10 over fences, was set a tough task in the Thyestes on his comeback after long absence.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +0%) Espanito Bello	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Espanito Bello 14/1, C&D winner. Fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Navan (20f, soft) 50 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. All five career wins have been gained at this venue including this event two years ago.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -33%) Any Second Now	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Any Second Now 16/1, Course winner. Fourth of 5 in minor event chase (8/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Veteran was a gallant second in last year's Irish Grand National, asking a lot at 13.
9	9 (9) (22/1 +0%) Must Be Obeyed	22 22/1(+0%)	(9) Must Be Obeyed 22/1, Well-beaten last of 3 to Dinoblue in listed chase at this course (16f, soft, 18/1) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. A long time since his last win, has run over inadequate trips on last two starts.
11	11 (11) (28/1 -75%) Stormy Judge	28 28/1(-75%)	(11) Stormy Judge 28/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Unseated rider in handicap chase (14/1) at Punchestown (27f, soft) 17 days ago. Creditable fourth in last year's Thyestes, no sign of his best form since, mishaps lately.
14	14 (14) (28/1 -12%) Street Value	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Street Value 28/1, Fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (23.8f, heavy, 40/1) 28 days ago. Mildly positive run at Navan four weeks ago, now 13lb below his career-high mark.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -100%) Bronn	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Bronn 66/1, 66/1 and blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in New Year's Day Chase at Tramore (22.8f, heavy) 67 days ago won by Embassy Gardens, losing place early final circuit. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed off on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel and pulled up in Grade 3 at Tramore.

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TYRE KICKER ran a big race in a competitive event last week and looks on a nice weight now going back up in trip. The Network gelding stayed on well to chase home Monbeg Park at Leopardstown, having been a bit hampered at the last, and there is a nice prize in him over this kind of distance. He won over an extended 3m1f at Fairyhouse a couple of years ago. Anna McGuinness has a nice ride on Kinturk Kalanisi. Tom Gibney's charge has been running well in novice company and it was a good effort in second behind Three Card Brag at Navan last time. Espanito Bello won this two years ago and is another to note.

TYRE KICKER caught the eye again with the way he travelled off the pace when second at Leopardstown last week and looks well up to winning a handicap from this sort of mark. Kinturk Kalanisi has taken well to fences and his opening mark looks a fair one, so is next best ahead of the veteran Any Second Now.

In an open race, slight preference is for KINGS HALO, whose stamina gave way over 3m3f at Punchestown.

16:45 Naas Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:58 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (9/4 +44%) Illico De Cotte	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Illico De Cotte 9/4, Irish point/maiden hurdle winner who showed much-improved form when making a winning chase debut at Carlisle (3¼m, good to soft) in October. Better form when placed next 2 starts and can go well again up in trip. Unexposed 7yo; this longer trip should suit and he probably still has plenty more to offer.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -40%) Sound And Fury	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(3) Sound And Fury 7/2, Lightly-raced winning pointer/hurdler who looked rather fortunate to win 2 of his 4 starts over fences this season. However, he remains on the upgrade and impressed with his jumping last time, so needs considering. May have been fortunate to win twice over fences since December, but remains unexposed.
6	6 (6) (9/2 -50%) Northern Poet	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(6) Northern Poet 9/2, Recorded a hat-trick switched to fences in the second half of 2022/23. First win since when taking veterans event at Doncaster last week despite travelling with little fluency. Able to race off the same mark here so needs considering up in trip. Off the same mark as when winning last time; respected if ground continues to dry out.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +40%) Are U Wise To That	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Are U Wise To That 6/1, Successful twice last season, including off 2 lb higher at Cheltenham. Just the one decent effort since, however, running poorly at Lingfield last month. Contrasting performances in his last five starts; not quite sure what to expect.
5	5 (5) (15/2 +25%) Duke Of Deception	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(5) Duke Of Deception 15/2, Mixed record this season and ran poorly at Bangor last time. Needs to bounce back. Inconsistent since winning at Haydock a year ago and still 5lb higher; down the list.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -45%) The Big Breakaway	8 8/1(-45%)	(2) The Big Breakaway 8/1, Now 22 runs since his last win in 2020 but latest second in this headgear at Bangor under this rider was his best effort for some time. Needs to back that up. Despite some fine efforts he has gone 22 starts without a win since November 2020.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -10%) Cap Du Nord	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Cap Du Nord 22/1, Successful twice in 2024 but badly out of form since the autumn. 10lb below last winning mark, but plenty to prove after pulling up in his last two starts.

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This cold be a gruelling test and although Sound And Fury and Illico De Cotte have both been in good form of late, both will be stepping into the unknown when they approach the latter stages. That's not the case with THE BIG BREAKAWAY, who has finished second on his last two attempts over this distance and his proven stamina earns him the vote after a zestful effort with a first-time visor (retained) tried at Bangor last month. Doncaster winner Northern Poet is another solid contender.

ILLICO DE COTTE has taken well to fences this season and could have more to offer over this longer trip, so gets the vote over recent winners Northern Poet and Sound And Fury.

The vote goes to the unexposed 7yo ILLICO DE COTTE (nap) who shapes as though this even stiffer test will suit him well.

16:58 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Carlisle Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

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17:10 Carlisle Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (4/5 +54%) Switch From Diesel	0.8 4/5(+54%)	(2) Switch From Diesel 4/5, Good 7½ lengths second of 10 to Bambino Fever in Grade 2 mares bumper (18/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Runner-up in two editions of a Grade 2 event at Leopeardstown, cam make experience count.
1	1 (1) (3/1 +0%) Blue Velvet	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Blue Velvet 3/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 14/1, 27¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Bambino Fever in Grade 2 mares bumper at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Yard in good form. Open to improvement. Won a mares' bumper at Thurles, well held by Switch From Diesel on Leopardstown running.
8	8 (8) (7/2 -133%) Apples Jane	3.5 7/2(-133%)	(8) Apples Jane 7/2, Promising type. Second of 4 in bumper at this course (15.7f, good to soft, 2/1) on NH debut 29 days ago. Should improve. First foal out of Apple's Jade, gets 17lb from previous winner Switch From Diesel.
6	6 (6) (11/1 +21%) Shadys Lady	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Shadys Lady 11/1, Malinas mare. Dam, poor maiden hurdler (stayed 3m), closely related to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (2m-29f winner) Court Maid. Last of 5 finishers sole start in points (Mar 2023). Wears hood. Ran in a point in 2023, decent pedigree, stable has a 9-28 record in bumpers this season.
3	3 (3) (66/1 +34%) Danielle D	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Danielle D 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, pulled up in bumper at Gowran (17f, heavy) 22 days ago, weakening end of back straight. Fair sixth at Kilbeggan on summer ground, has struggled in two subsequent outings.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -127%) Something Black	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Something Black 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper (125/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 119 days ago. Made some late progress on her debut over C&D, considerable improvement required.
5	5 (5) (300/1 -100%) Indigo Mist	300 300/1(-100%)	(5) Indigo Mist 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving John F. Gleeson when twelfth of 14 in bumper at Gowran (17f, heavy, 150/1) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Completely tailed off in bumper outings at Liimerick and Gowran, tongue-tie on now.

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SWITCH FROM DIESEL has some very strong form in the book and looks the one to beat. The six-year-old has been runner-up in the Grade 2 mares' bumper at Leopardstown for the past two years, chasing home Bambino Fever this February. She can gain an overdue win now. Blue Velvet has a bit to find with her having finished seventh at the Dublin Racing Festival. The regally-bred Apples Jane shaped nicely on her debut at Naas and could be the danger. The Walk In The Park filly is the first foal out of star mare Apple's Jade and looks to have a nice bit of ability herself judged on her initial effort.

SWITCH FROM DIESEL is the one to beat having finished second in a Grade 2 mares bumper at Leopardstown 5 weeks ago. Blue Velvet disappointed in the same race but remains with potential, while Apples Jane, who is the first foal of connections prolific Grade 1 winning hurdler Apple's Jade, offered plenty to work on when second on debut here last month.

The experience of SWITCH FROM DIESEL, twice placed at Grade 2 level, may prove vital in this clash with Apples Jane

17:20 Naas NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (6/5 +76%) Wilstar	1.2 6/5(+76%)	(11) Wilstar 6/5, €250,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to top-class hurdler/chaser Douvan and smart hurdler/top-class chaser Jonbon. Lots to like on paper so he's an interesting debutant. 250,000euros 3yo; half-brother to Jonbon and Douvan; very interesting newcomer.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +50%) Big Boy Barney	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Big Boy Barney 6/1, Doyen gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Pass Rusher. Won sole start in Irish points in April. Has since had a wind op so he's a much respected newcomer. Beat a subsequent Grade 3 winner in Irish point; interesting rules debutant.
13	13 (13) (15/2 -88%) Settle Down Jill	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(13) Settle Down Jill 15/2, Failed to build on her debut Cheltenham bumper fourth when only seventh in listed bumper at Market Rasen 51 days ago. This Irish point winner remains with potential though. A likely player for top yard. Irish point winner who has Listed form under rules; leading contender.
3	3 (3) (10/1 0%) Les's Destiny Star	10 10/1(0%)	(3) Les's Destiny Star 10/1, Landed bumper at Doncaster in 2024 and backed it up with a good second of 12 over C&D last March. Off since but he still can't be discounted for his in-form handler. Absent since runner-up in this race last year; one of the main form players.
7	7 (7) (11/1 -38%) Colin Hobbs	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Colin Hobbs 11/1, Won a point bumper and posted an encouraging fifth of 11 in listed bumper at Newbury 29 days ago. Holds solid claims in these calmer waters. Point bumper winner; nicely bred and should build on Newbury Listed effort.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +52%) Legal Weapon	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) Legal Weapon 12/1, Debut C&D bumper winner in December but he raced too freely when ninth of 10 in similar company at Windsor following month. In good hands and well worth another chance. Drop back in class and return to Warwick look positives; C&D winner on debut.
10	10 (10) (14/1 -40%) Times Are Green	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Times Are Green 14/1, Has shaped well on both his runs, a keeping-on fourth of 16 in bumper at Doncaster 44 days ago. In the mix with better still to come. Has shown ability in both runs, still green latest; remains open to progress.
5	5 (5) (18/1 +28%) Big Wigg	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Big Wigg 18/1, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Roger Rarebit, stays 3m. Dam winning pointer. Wears tongue strap. One to note in the market on debut. Pedigree suggests he may not flourish until sent over jumps and longer trips.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -100%) Destination Dubai	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Destination Dubai 20/1, 11/2, won 8-runner bumper at Hereford on NH debut 102 days ago on his sole run for Alastair Ralph. One to consider starting out for a new stable. Won at Hereford for Alastair Ralph in sole rules attempt; this is harder.
6	6 (6) (33/1 -230%) Cheesy Icon	33 33/1(-230%)	(6) Cheesy Icon 33/1, Fair form shown when in the frame in bumpers at Southwell and Huntingdon either side of Christmas. One for the shortlist. Ran well but looked headstrong last time and ideally needs to settle better.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -100%) Tao Enki	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Tao Enki 40/1, 14/1, fifth of 13 in bumper at Chepstow on NH debut 107 days ago. Can take a step forward. Showed promise at Chepstow but this sharper 2m looks a possible negative.
15	15 (15) (40/1 -100%) Harbour Light	40 40/1(-100%)	(15) Harbour Light 40/1, £8,000 3-y-o, Harbour Law gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Teeceethree. Dam fair but temperamental 19f-25f chase winner. Newcomer merits consideration. £8,000 3yo; half-brother to a bumper winner; stable also runs Colin Hobbs.
12	12 (12) (50/1 -100%) Katie Sunny Dancer	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Katie Sunny Dancer 50/1, Passing Glance mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam fair 3m/3¼m chase winner. Wears tongue strap. No forlorn hope on her debut, especially if the market vibes are positive. Stoutly bred newcomer who seems likely to find this scenario too sharp.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -200%) Howzatjack	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Howzatjack 150/1, Last of 8 in bumper at Kempton (12/1) on NH debut 30 days ago. Green there so he can build on it now. Trailed home last of eight in soft-ground contest at Kempton.

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

Les's Destiny Star and Destination Dubai are the most notable of the three previous bumper winners but their 7lb penalties have to be a concern. However, WILSTAR, who is a half-brother to none other than Jonbon and Douvan, is the one who appeals most on pedigree. A hint of the ability of those two top-class siblings would make Olly Murphy's newcomer hard to beat. The class-dropping Settle Down Jill could be the biggest danger to the selection on these terms.

This is wide open so it could be worth siding with Olly Murphy's WILSTAR, who is a half-brother no less to the top-class duo Douvan and Jonbon, to make a winning start. Dan Skelton's Settle Down Jill rates the form pick and seems sure to be on the premises, while Colin Hobbs, Times Are Green, Legal Weapon and Big Boy Barney all need factoring in too.

Superbly bred newcomer WILSTAR and solid-looking rules debutant Big Boy Barney are particularly interesting.

17:30 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

300 3-00 Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

LTO Selection:

300 3-00 Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

How to use Tomform

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

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

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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