1 Tuesday 11th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 11th March 2025

There were 29 Races on Tuesday 11th March 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 6 races at Sedgefield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 11th March 2025

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13:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/6 +100%) Kopek Des Bordes	0.666667 4/6(+100%)	(5) Kopek Des Bordes 4/6, Easy winner of only start in bumpers last term and built on hurdles debut success in no uncertain terms when a striking winner of Grade 1 Brave Inca at Leopardstown (2m) 37 days ago, travelling powerfully with his jumping much more assured. Outstanding prospect and the one to beat. Hood on. Impressive in Leopardstown Grade 1 event that regularly throws up winners at this meeting.
2	11 2nd (11) (8/1 +11%) William Munny	8 8/1(+11%)	(11) William Munny 8/1, Westerner gelding who displayed very useful form in bumpers and sound start over hurdles this winter, runner-up in pair of maidens prior to opening his account with ease in listed novice at Punchestown (2m) 19 days ago. Definite place candidate for stable who took this 2 years ago. Hood on. Registered an effortless Listed win at Punchestown last month; peaking at the right time.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +31%) Romeo Coolio	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(6) Romeo Coolio 9/2, Runner-up in last season's Champion Bumper and has looked every inch a smart prospect in this discipline, bolstering his position near the top of the betting for this when a clear-cut winner of Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m) over Christmas. Definite claims with prospect of plenty more to come. Bagged a Grade 1 prize when last seen; second in the 2024 Champion Bumper; solid claims.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 +18%) Karniquet	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Karniquet 33/1, Ex-French recruit who made perfect start for current connections when forging clear in a Tramore maiden in November. Next run best excused and quickly back on the up when 13 lengths second behind stablemate Kopek des Bordes 37 days ago. However, hard to envisage him turning the tables. Hood on. No match for stablemate Kopek Des Bordes in latest outing; now wears a hood.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -27%) Salvator Mundi	14 14/1(-27%)	(7) Salvator Mundi 14/1, Promising effort on just second career start when midfield in last season's Triumph Hurdle before easily landing cramped odds in a Tipperary maiden (2m) in May. Got the job done without entirely convincing on return in Grade 2 Moscow Flyer in January but he remains an exciting prospect. Second to Sir Gino in sole French run; 2-2 this season and could well rate higher still.
6th	10 6th (10) (125/1 -25%) Tutti Quanti	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Tutti Quanti 125/1, Runner-up both starts over hurdles last season and improved when going one better in 12-runner novice at Ffos Las (15.8f) in November. Similar form under a penalty when runner-up at Newbury (16.3f) 31 days ago but it's hard to envisage him getting involved here. One of only two British runners; proving consistent but this looks a tough task.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -79%) Irancy	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Irancy 25/1, 2021 bumper winner in France who chased home Firefox/Ballyburn on his belated return/hurdles debut last winter. Absent again prior to registering a smooth success from the front in a Punchestown maiden (15.5f) in November and he's an each-way player for his all-conquering yard. Very lightly raced 7yo; impressive at Punchestown four months ago; potentially smart.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 +24%) Sky Lord	50 50/1(+24%)	(8) Sky Lord 50/1, Left debut form behind when runner-up in a Fairyhouse bumper on stable debut last February and perfect start in this sphere when easy winner of a Cork maiden (15.6f) in December. Similar form when fourth behind Salvator Mundi in Gr. 2 company in January and much more needed if he's to figure. No excuses in Grade 2 at Punchestown where he finished behind Salvator Mundi.
9th	1 9th (1) (80/1 -60%) Funiculi Funicula	80 80/1(-60%)	(1) Funiculi Funicula 80/1, Runner-up only start in France in 2023 and looked a very useful prospect starting out for new yard after 15 months off when a ready winner of a Clonmel maiden (17f) in January. Clearly needs to pull out plenty more now sights are raised but he's one of a host of promising ones here for the yard. Won comfortably at Clonmel; now goes into much deeper waters but is highly unexposed.
10th	3 10th (3) (40/1 -43%) Karbau	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Karbau 40/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in French bumpers. All the better for yard/hurdles debut run at Naas in December when an authoritative winner (backed up by the timefigure) of a Punchestown maiden (2m) 6 weeks ago and he's well worth his place in this company. Looked good last time; related to a dual Cheltenham Festival winner for his yard.
11th	12 11th (12) (15/2 +6%) Workahead	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(12) Workahead 15/2, Won sole outing in points and confirmed hurdles debut promise when making all in 17-runner Leopardstown maiden (2m) on Boxing Day, proving 7 lengths too good for William Munny. That was an impressive display (including his jumping) and respected for last year's winning stable. Represents last year's winning yard and is a promising sort who comes here fresh.

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Kopek Des Bordes marked himself down as a novice hurdler to be reckoned with when bolting up over 2m in a Leopardstown Grade 1 last month, and he must be respected bidding to get favourite backers off to a flyer. That said, this doesn't look like the penalty kick that his forecast odds would suggest and WILLIAM MUNNY is narrowly preferred. The seven-year-old finished runner-up on his first two starts over hurdles, when not perfect in the jumping department, but he put in a much more professional round en route to hacking up in a Listed hurdle over 2m at Punchestown most recently. With the promise of more to come from this progressive sort, he gets the nod. Workahead, who had the selection in second when scoring last time out, also enters calculations, along with Romeo Coolio.

KOPEK DES BORDES stepped forward as expected from his hurdles debut success and looked something out of the ordinary in the process when a striking winner in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown in February. Open to further progress, he's fancied to provide the all-conquering Mullins' yard with their third victory in the curtain raiser since 2019. Romeo Coolio was similarly impressive when taking Grade 1 honours in December and he's feared most. Workahead and William Munny complete the shortlist.

Kopek Des Bordes is the one to beat but there are several plausible each-way alternatives, notably WILLIAM MUNNY and Workahead.

13:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:38 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (10/1 -100%) Kabuki	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) Kabuki 10/1, Debut bumper winner but he failed to build on earlier promise over hurdles when seventh of 8 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 115 days ago. Since had a wind op and not ruled out on his handicap debut. Placed in good-ground C&D maiden in October and open to improvement in handicaps.
1	2 1st (2) (4/9 +11%) Demoiselle Kap	0.444444 4/9(+11%)	(2) Demoiselle Kap 4/9, Thriving over hurdles/fences for her new yard and she easily completed her hat-trick in 2m2f handicap chase at Fontwell 5 days ago. This C&D scorer is the one to beat off an unchanged mark. Won readily over C&D on last month's stable debut and is a dual chase winner since.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +30%) Inferno Sacree	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Inferno Sacree 7/2, It's now 13 runs since his last win in 2023 but he got back on track when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 29 days ago. In the mix off an easing mark. Not the force of old but ran well at Plumpton last month and conditions here will suit.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 +29%) Russian Virtue	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Russian Virtue 10/1, Six-time hurdles winner for Rebecca Menzies, including over C&D, but HE hasn't set the world alight in 4 starts for present yard, including when returned to this sphere at Carlisle last month. Very respectable fourth when back over hurdles at Carlisle last month; 2lb lower here.

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DEMOISELLE KAP has been in top form in recent weeks and the seven-year-old arrives here on the back of a 21-length success over fences at Fontwell last week. Off the same mark now back over hurdles, she is very hard to oppose. Inferno Sacree showed some promise when third at Plumpton last time and could secure second at the main expense of Kabuki.

DEMOISELLE KAP hasn't looked back since joining Jennie Candlish and is able to race off the same mark as when an easy Fontwell chase scorer five days ago so can now go 4-4 for her new handler. Inferno Sacree appeals as the one to chase her home ahead of Kabuki.

In rampant form for her new stable in recent weeks, DEMOISELLE KAP is still well ahead of the handicapper.

13:38 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (16/1 +0%) Touch Me Not	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Touch Me Not 16/1, Only a maiden win as a hurdler but has quickly developed into a smart chaser, winning a Grade 2 at Punchestown. Good second in Grade 1s at Sandown (to L'Eau Du Sud) and Leopardstown (9 lengths behind Majborough) since. Ought to give his running but his old rivals are likely to be too strong. Runner-up to L'Eau du Sud and Majborough this winter; others more likely for win purposes.
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 +33%) Jango Baie	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Jango Baie 5/1, Smart novice hurdler last season and has quickly made up into an even better chaser, winning a 20.5f course novice on first attempt before going down only narrowly to Handstands in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown (2½m) 38 days ago. Travels well enough to think he can cope with this shorter trip. Won here in December and edged out at Sandown; interesting dropping from 2m4f to 2m.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 -108%) Only By Night	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Only By Night 25/1, Has made a fine start to her chasing career, landing a Cork Grade 2 and extending her unbeaten record in this sphere to 3 when landing the odds in an Exeter listed race last month. Looks capable of even better. Progressive mare; Listed winner at Exeter, jumping well; in much deeper here.
3	3 3rd (3) (1/2 +13%) Majborough	0.5 1/2(+13%)	(3) Majborough 1/2, Last year's Triumph winner who has made a seamless transition to fences, seeing off a couple of smart stablemates in a Fairyhouse maiden before proving 9 lengths too strong for Touch Me Not in the Irish Arkle at the Dublin Racing Festival. Hard to beat with further progress likely. Beaten just once; odd mistake when winning Irish Arkle; that's the strongest piece of form.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 0%) L'eau Du Sud	4.5 9/2(0%)	(2) L'eau Du Sud 9/2, Really exciting novice chaser who took the step up to Grade 1 level in his stride at Sandown (2m, soft; Touch Me Not second) in December and stretched his unbeaten record over fences when giving weight and a beating to subsequent Grade 2 winner Rubaud in the Kingmaker at Warwick. 4-4 over fences; reliable and tactically versatile; may not have reached his ceiling yet.

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The absence of Sir Gino leaves a big hole that may well be filled by MAJBOROUGH. Willie Mullins wasted little time in sending the five-year-old over fences after his Triumph success last year, with impressive victories at Fairyhouse and in the Irish Arkle. His jumping was slightly ponderous on the latter occasion but that should be ironed out, especially with some more experience under his belt. L'eau Du Sud brings an unbeaten record over fences to the table having been particularly strong over C&D in November. The seven-year-old has also looked more the finished article, displaying a tough attitude in the Henry VIII at Sandown on testing ground before beating the subsequent Pendil winner Rubaud at Warwick. Nicky Henderson is still represented by Jango Baie following his runner-up effort in the Scilly Isles and the fact he stays further isn't a negative to his chances.

Last year's Triumph winner MAJBOROUGH could hardly have been more impressive in his 2 chase starts this winter (had 9 lengths to spare over Touch Me Not in a Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival latterly) and can make it a perfect 3-3 over fences. L'Eau du Sud is 4-4 over the larger obstacles himself, including a Grade 1 success, and is the obvious danger.

Last year's Triumph winner Majborough is respected but L'EAU DU SUD has jumped more fluently and looks a very solid alternative.

14:00 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:18 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (50/1 -100%) Liberty Looming	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Liberty Looming 50/1, A modest maiden on the Flat and he came in only tenth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago. Hooded for his hurdling bow with lots to prove. Lowly rated Flat maiden who can only be watched on this hurdling debut.
1	1 1st (1) (4/7 -14%) Bond Broker	0.571429 4/7(-14%)	(1) Bond Broker 4/7, A fairly useful bumper scorer and he overcame inexperience when landing the odds on his hurdling debut in 2m novice at Southwell on Boxing Day. Has more to offer. Major shout. Good-ground point/bumper winner; made all on hurdling debut at Southwell in December.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +20%) Broderick	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(2) Broderick 6/4, Fortunate winner of a 2m Newcastle maiden hurdle in January but resumed his progress when second of 6 in 2m3f Doncaster novice 20 days ago. Solid claims. Newcastle maiden winner in January and a creditable second at Doncaster last month.
3	3 3rd (3) (80/1 -142%) Rogue Sea	80 80/1(-142%)	(3) Rogue Sea 80/1, Capable of fairly useful form on the Flat in 2023 but has beaten just one rival in two starts in this sphere this year. Very hard to make a case for. Useful on the Flat in 2023 but has made a very quiet start to hurdling career this year.

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BOND BROKER won a Fakenham bumper before scoring on his hurdling debut over 2m at Southwell last time. The 85-day break since that appearance is a slight concern, but Paul Nicholls' gelding still may have too much for Broderick. The latter won at Newcastle in January and only found one too good when last seen at Doncaster. Liberty Looming and Rogue Sea do not inspire much confidence, although the former is the pick of the pair.

Four runners but essentially a match and Paul Nicholls' son of Doyen BOND BROKER is taken to build on his hurdling debut victory at Southwell and edge out the progressive Broderick who rates a big threat.

Broderick is respected but there should be more to come from BOND BROKER, who won readily from the front on his hurdling debut.

14:18 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
24	24 (24) (33/1 +34%) Straw Fan Jack	33 33/1(+34%)	(24) Straw Fan Jack 33/1, Smart form as a novice and standout effort of an otherwise low-key campaign last season was his fine third (off 6 lb higher) in the 20.6f Plate at this meeting. Has struggled in 4 subsequent starts, though. Third in the Plate last March but this 10yo has struggled on his three runs this season.
1	23 1st (23) (13/2 +64%) Myretown	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(23) Myretown 13/2, Irish point winner. Winning hurdler but built for chasing and stepped up on chase bow/return when comfortable winner of 3-runner handicap at Wetherby. None the worse for Windsor fall when making all at Kelso latest. This is a big test for a lightly-raced novice but remains with potential. Has won last two completed starts; those were in small fields but he impressed in both.
2	13 2nd (13) (7/1 -8%) The Changing Man	7 7/1(-8%)	(13) The Changing Man 7/1, Runner-up in 3 premier handicaps this season before finally off the mark in this sphere in an uncompetitive 4-runner Grade 2 novice at Ascot last month. Should be in the mix once more. Admirably consistent in h'caps prior to Grade 2 novice win at Ascot; very much respected.
3	12 3rd (12) (14/1 +0%) Malina Girl	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Malina Girl 14/1, Useful chaser who struggled to recapture her best since falling here last winter. However, she took a big step back in the right direction when second of 5 in listed mares chase at Exeter last time so she's no forlorn hope. Ran well last time and it's possible the return to Cheltenham will be a major boost.
4	14 4th (14) (28/1 -12%) Happygolucky	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Happygolucky 28/1, Took very well to fences in 2020/21, second in this (off 7 lb higher) prior to winning Grade 3 handicap at Aintree. Generally struggled in a handful of runs since, though at least showed something to work on returning from almost 2 years off when fifth on yard debut here in January. 11yo; fair run here in January back from long absence and he's well treated on old form.
5th	22 5th (22) (11/1 +31%) The Short Go	11 11/1(+31%)	(22) The Short Go 11/1, Sent off second favourite for the Troytown at Navan (on the back of an excellent in C&D handicap) only to unseat rider at the 12th when yet to be asked for his effort. Kept fresh for this and no surprise to see him go well. Irish raider; runner-up over C&D in October on good going; the drier the ground the better.
6th	10 6th (10) (18/1 +10%) Famous Bridge	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Famous Bridge 18/1, Dual winner at Haydock last term and jumping was sharpened up by the fitting of first-time headgear when resuming winning ways in Grand National Trial there last month. Respectable fourth in this last year so not taken lightly. Won Haydock Grand National Trial and is unexposed in the retained cheekpieces; interesting.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 -65%) Search For Glory	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Search For Glory 33/1, Made successful chase debut at Galway in October. Unlucky not to follow up in Grade 2 at Punchestown next time before good third in Grade 1 at Limerick. Proved a let-down switched to a handicap at Leopardstown since, his jumping put under pressure. Others more persuasive. Disappointing last time but this novice looked good previously; from a top Irish stable.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 -9%) Henry's Friend	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Henry's Friend 12/1, Recorded a hat-trick in novice chases last season, including a Grade 2 at Ascot. Pulled up in National Hunt Chase at this meeting a year ago but looked better than ever when resuming winning ways at Newbury over Christmas. One to consider. Won by 6l at Newbury in December and this progressive 8yo could still have more to offer.
9th	17 9th (17) (11/1 -10%) Crebilly	11 11/1(-10%)	(17) Crebilly 11/1, Did well over fences last term, his highlight coming when a fine second in Plate Handicap off 2 lb higher at this meeting. Efforts this season suggest he's been building up to this so big run expected. Stayed on well for 2nd in the Plate (extended 2m4f) 12 months ago; now 2lb lower; chance.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (25/1 +50%) Zanahiyr	25 25/1(+50%)	(4) Zanahiyr 25/1, Smart hurdler and similar merit in chases. Decent fourth in the Golden Miller at this meeting last year and ran well on handicap bow when third in Galway Plate. However, has struggled with his jumping since so easy enough to pass over. 3rd in 2023 Champion Hurdle; not hit same heights over fences, nor convinced with jumping.
21	21 \|F\| (21) (50/1 +24%) Guard Your Dreams	50 50/1(+24%)	(21) Guard Your Dreams 50/1, Smart hurdler at his best and made a successful return/chase debut in novices' handicap at Warwick. Has remained in form without building on that success so needs 1st time tongue strap to bring about some improvement. Fair fourth in 2m4f handicap chase here in December but two lesser runs have followed.
10th	9 10th (9) (16/1 +0%) Sequestered	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Sequestered 16/1, Dual hurdles winner who came good over fences when making a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Leopardstown over Christmas. Improved further when runner-up in Grade 3 handicap there since, again travelling strongly, and must be respected. Improvement in Ireland the last twice; this progressive 7yo may have more left in the tank.
11th	5 11th (5) (25/1 +38%) Stay Away Fay	25 25/1(+38%)	(5) Stay Away Fay 25/1, Won Albert Bartlett in 2023. Better form over fences last term, winning twice, but pulled up last 3 starts, including back over hurdles (following a second breathing operation) on return over Christmas. Plenty to prove now. Pulled up on last 3 starts but various excuses; promising start to chase career last term.
12th	16 12th (16) (25/1 +38%) Grandeur D'ame	25 25/1(+38%)	(16) Grandeur D'ame 25/1, Enhanced good record fresh when scoring at Chepstow on return. Better effort in premier handicaps here since when excellent close second last time, though winner did plenty wrong. Step up in trip could suit. Short-headed over about 2m5f here last time; stamina to prove but related to stayers.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (7/1 +18%) Katate Dori	7 7/1(+18%)	(18) Katate Dori 7/1, Much improved sent chasing this season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, notably when most impressive in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton 17 days ago. Big hike in the weights is totally justified (12 lb higher) and big shout if this doesn't come too soon. Made it 3-4 over fences with romp at Kempton last time; a 12lb hike may not stop him.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -47%) Broadway Boy	11 11/1(-47%)	(3) Broadway Boy 11/1, Three wins in a productive novice chase campaign, including a valuable staying handicap here. Better for return when excellent second in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury but fluffed his lines back here on New Year's Day. Worth another chance. Fine second at Newbury two starts ago and he's effective here; in the mix if back on song.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (12/1 -9%) Whistle Stop Tour	12 12/1(-9%)	(19) Whistle Stop Tour 12/1, Dual hurdles winner last season and this Irish point scorer is progressing very nicely over fences, supplementing his Kelso success in fine style at Ayr. Drop back in trip against him here since. This is a big test for a lightly-raced novice but his limit has probably not been reached yet. 7yo who retains potential now up in trip for trainer who won this in 2022 and 2023.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (22/1 -22%) King Turgeon	22 22/1(-22%)	(15) King Turgeon 22/1, Has taken his form to a new level this season, winning first 3 starts of the campaign, including the Grand Sefton at Aintree and a valuable pot here (26f). Seemed to sulk when ridden with more restraint than usual upped in trip at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago so big field may not suit. Struggling early last time (pulled up); progressive season otherwise, including a win here.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (22/1 -10%) Victtorino	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Victtorino 22/1, Progressive chaser who enhanced his excellent record around at Ascot when winning a couple of premier handicaps last 2 starts. However, Cheltenham hasn't quite looked his thing in 2 tries so far (pulled up in this last year). Ascot specialist; has struggled here previously, but progressive and dangerous to rule out.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (25/1 +0%) Trelawne	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Trelawne 25/1, Low-mileage 9-y-o who was sent off favourite (off 8 lb lower) when let down by jumping in this race last year. Returned with success in class 2 at Haydock in November and backed that up with a couple of decent efforts in premier handicaps since. Others look better treated now, though. Reappeared with graduation win; fair h'cap efforts the next twice; needs something extra.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (40/1 +0%) Richmond Lake	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Richmond Lake 40/1, Yet to score this term but deserves plenty of credit for his consistency this season, yet to finish out of the frame from this mark. Likely to find this too competitive, however. Running well in defeat this term; bumped into rejuvenated winner last time; each-way shout.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (50/1 +0%) Frero Banbou	50 50/1(+0%)	(20) Frero Banbou 50/1, Took advantage of reduced mark in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (by 1¼ lengths from The Changing Man), jumping well over the longest trip he's faced. Beaten only by an unexposed one at Kempton next time but well held in Great Yorkshire at Doncaster since. 10yo who was below par latest but in good form over staying trips previously; e-w possible.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (80/1 -21%) Farouk D'alene	80 80/1(-21%)	(2) Farouk D'alene 80/1, Successful over fences as a novice, including Grade 2 in early 2022. Hasn't convinced with his jumping in this sphere since, however, pulled up in Grand National when last seen in April (sold from Gordon Elliott £8,500 soon after). Headgear/tongue strap applied. Smart in his prime but pulled up on final 2 runs for Gordon Elliott; sold for £8,500 since.

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WHISTLE STOP TOUR represents the Derek Fox and Lucinda Russell combination who took this event with the Grand National hero Corach Rambler in 2022 and 2023. The seven-year-old struck in good fashion over 3m at Ayr prior to not being at his best when dropped in trip at this venue last time. Therefore, this step back up in distance and 1lb lower rating might see him improve on only his fifth chase start. The Changing Man made a mockery of the field in the Reynoldstown at Ascot last month and is likely to have plenty of supporters now that he drops back into a handicap off a possibly lenient mark. Although, he might suffer from a contested lead from Broadway Boy and Henry's Friend, who both merit second looks.

One of the few races Britain has dominated, and they appear to hold the upper hand once again with the thriving KATATE DORI leading the charge for the home team. He continued his remarkable progress when routing his rivals in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton and looks capable of defying a 12 lb rise if that big effort hasn't taken the edge off him. This has likely been the target for Crebilly after his fine second in the Plate last year, while Sequestered looks the pick of the Irish.

Whistle Stop Tour is feared but preference is for his stablemate MYRETOWN (nap), who could be nicely ahead of the handicapper.

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:58 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (11/2 +8%) Zara's Universe	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(6) Zara's Universe 11/2, Gained a third success over fences at Southwell a year ago but more lows than highs since. However, arrives on the back of a good second at Catterick 2 weeks ago so claims off the same mark. Turned things around with pretty good second at Catterick last month; a possible.
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +17%) Fearless Action	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Fearless Action 5/2, Won at Kelso last season and a couple of good runner-up efforts this term. Also shaped as if amiss twice this campaign but was quickly back to form when third at Catterick 2 weeks ago. Looks on a fair mark eased 1 lb. Has mixed record this season but ran well last time and is suited by this C&D.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +0%) Augharue	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Augharue 9/2, Remains a maiden but runner-up twice over fences this season, denied late on by a next-time-out winner at Kelso in October. However, needs to shrug off a couple of poor efforts from the following month back from a break. Made bold bid when second a Kelso in October but two very poor runs followed.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +25%) Delpotro	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Delpotro 9/2, Successful 2 out of his 3 starts over fences at Nort-sur-Erdre last year. Claimed from Gabriel Leenders for €9,106 but below par all 4 starts for this yard. Keen-going front-runner; 0-4 in Britain after poor run last time but not written off yet.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 -70%) Guillaume	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(4) Guillaume 17/2, Won over fences at Catterick last season. Was holding his form pretty well this term until running no sort of race at Southwell in October. Off since so might have had a problem that day. Absent since poor run in October; good claims if judged on earlier Bangor second.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 0%) I'm Too Tired	3.5 7/2(0%)	(1) I'm Too Tired 7/2, Won a course hurdle last year and opened his chasing account at the second attempt over C&D on Boxing Day. Not so good next 2 starts, however, including back here 5 weeks ago. Change of headgear and back down in trip. Below form on both starts this year but scored over C&D on Boxing Day; headgear switched.

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ZARA'S UNIVERSE bounced back to form when filling second place over 2m at Catterick a couple of weeks ago and the nine-year-old tops the shortlist off the same mark here. Fearless Action was third on that occasion and may chase home the selection once again. The rest all have questions to answer, but I'm Too Tired is the pick of them in a first-time visor.

FEARLESS ACTION has shaped as if amiss twice this season but he's been running well otherwise so could be the answer off a tempting mark. I'm Too Tired tends to go well here so may emerge as the main threat back down in trip.

It might pay to chance the fitness of GUILLAUME, who has strong claims if judged on his Bangor second in September.

14:58 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/6 +0%) Lossiemouth	0.666667 4/6(+0%)	(9) Lossiemouth 4/6, Easy winner of this and a Punchestown Grade 1 last term and showed all her class when winning Gr. 1 Hatton's Grace on return in December. No match for Constitution Hill at Kempton but still going with plenty of zest when falling in Irish Champion 37 days ago. Tough to beat back against her own sex. Ready winner of this last year; again hard to beat if none the worse for heavy fall latest.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -11%) Jade De Grugy	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Jade De Grugy 5/1, Finished fourth behind Golden Ace in the mares' novice here 12 months ago but unbeaten otherwise, and her reappearance success in Gr 3 Quevega Hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f) 19 days ago was her best effort yet. Very much appeals as the chief threat to Lossiemouth with further progress anticipated. Improved again to win Grade 3 on return; more to come and the chief threat to Lossiemouth.
3	11 3rd (11) (22/1 +0%) Take No Chances	22 22/1(+0%)	(11) Take No Chances 22/1, Useful mare who bagged a 2m Wetherby listed race at the beginning of November. Found the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth at Newcastle too hot but quickly back to best, proving willing when resuming winning ways in Mares' Grade 2 at Ascot in January. Minor honours probably best she can hope for here, though. Saw off Kargese in Ascot Grade 2 latest but probably no more than a place contender.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 +0%) Jetara	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Jetara 33/1, Useful mare who has won 3 times on Flat/over hurdles since the autumn, returning to her best equipped with first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when narrowly landing mares' Grade 2 at Doncaster (24.4f) 45 days ago. This clearly tougher but not without an each-way squeak. Behind July Flower over Christmas but back on song in cheekpieces with Grade 2 win latest.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 +33%) July Flower	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) July Flower 8/1, 6-y-o mare who reached a useful level over hurdles in France (placed in Gr. 1) and perfect start for new yard/after 8 months off when taking Leopardstown Grade 3 (19.8f) in December, her stamina shining through in a strongly-run race. Each-way player back up in class. Saw off Kala Conti in Leopardstown Grade 3 in December; yard does well in this race.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Joyeuse	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Joyeuse 12/1, Half-sister to connections' Champion Hurdle winner Epatante who made a mockery of her opening mark when a mightily impressive winner of the hotly-contested William Hill Handicap at Newbury 31 days ago. Supplemented and while this is much tougher she's clearly very progressive. Impressive winner of valuable 2m handicap last month; definitely has better to come.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +0%) Kala Conti	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Kala Conti 16/1, Likeable mare who won 3 of her 5 starts as a novice and improved again this term, successful on return at Down Royal (16.9f) in November. Acquitted herself well in Grade 3 company both starts since, 4 lengths second to July Flower at Leopardstown in December. Still unexposed at this trip. Out of first two only once in eight runs but will need improvement to enhance that record.
8th	2 8th (2) (28/1 +15%) Dysart Enos	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) Dysart Enos 28/1, Successful on each of her first 6 outings in bumpers/novice hurdles. Missed Spring Festivals last term but returned from 10 months off with a good third in Greatwood Hurdle here (16.4f) in November. Subdued display at Ascot a month later and this no easy assignment on first crack at this trip. Good third in Greatwood on return but seventh at Ascot since; stamina isn't assured.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -32%) Queens Gamble	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Queens Gamble 66/1, Likeable mare who won all 3 starts as a novice and resumed with a good second in Gerry Fielden at Newbury (16.3f) in November. Again ran well without the race getting to the bottom of her when sixth in big-field Leopardstown handicap last month but hard to envisage her playing a lead role here. Listed bumper/hurdle winner; fair efforts in handicaps this winter but this demands more.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (66/1 +0%) Gala Marceau	66 66/1(+0%)	(3) Gala Marceau 66/1, Smart mare who was runner up in the Triumph Hurdle 2 years ago. Had little go right when midfield in this race 12 months ago but no match for Lossiemouth at Punchestown in May and whilst she may come on for last month's Warwick return, others hold more pressing claims. Smart mare who should be sharper for reappearance but her yard has stronger contenders.

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A hurdler out of the top drawer, LOSSIEMOUTH, who had the option of switching to the Champion Hurdle, bids to win this for the second time having returned the impressive victor 12 months ago. Wilie Mullins' mare found only Constitution Hill too good in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton in December, before suffering a rare mishap when falling at Leopardstown last month, and she can stamp her authority on this field. Stablemate Jade De Grugy landed a Grade 1 contest at Fairyhouse as a novice last year and should have plenty more to offer this season. She returned to action with a convincing success in Grade 3 company at Punchestown, while July Flower returned to Henry De Bromhead's yard with a Grade 3 victory at Leopardstown and she seems sure to give another good account of herself. Nicky Henderson takes on the Irish raiders with Joyeuse, who won a competitive Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Newbury last month. The latter finished a promising runner-up here before that, when Take No Chances was a neck behind in third, and that pair are hard to separate.

Last year's heroine LOSSIEMOUTH hasn't had things go to plan following her taking reappearance success in the Hatton's Grace in December yet, re-routed here as opposed to a tilt at the Champion Hurdle, Willie Mullins' mare very much rates the one to beat. Stablemate Jade de Grugy was most impressive when successful on return in the Quevega Hurdle 19 days ago and she can pose the chief threat. Joyeuse and July Flower rate next best, with Kala Conti also making each-way appeal.

The late decision to run LOSSIEMOUTH in this rather than the Champion Hurdle makes her very much the one to beat, as it was last year.

15:20 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:38 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +0%) Super Saint	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(1) Super Saint 7/4, Showed more than previously in this sphere when third of 10 in novice at Taunton (19f, soft) 35 days ago. Rare runner for yard here and must be taken seriously on handicap debut. Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but last month's Taunton third was much better.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +31%) Maggies Boy	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Maggies Boy 9/2, Hinted at ability in a bumper and 3 starts over timber, latest when good fifth of 12 in novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap debut and is worth monitoring in the market. Shaped with promise in a 2m maiden last month; back up in trip for handicap debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +89%) Chester Tonik	3.5 7/2(+89%)	(6) Chester Tonik 7/2, Modest Flat winner at 10f but hard to draw many positives from exploits in this sphere, down the field all 3 starts since switched to handicaps. Plenty more needed. Did not emerge from the rear division in his first three handicap hurdles.
4	3 4th (3) (9/4 -13%) Love True	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(3) Love True 9/4, Posted best effort to date when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft, 6/1) 19 days ago. Can race off same mark here and holds strong claims. 0-7 over hurdles but ran big race in defeat last month and runs off unchanged mark here.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (22/1 -175%) Far Away West	22 22/1(-175%)	(5) Far Away West 22/1, Posted solid second at Catterick (15.7f) on first start for Dan Skelton in January but failed to build on that at Huntingdon last time and has now switched to a new yard. Second at Catterick for Dan Skelton in January; left that yard after lesser run last month.

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LOVE TRUE occupied the runner-up berth in this grade at Huntingdon last month and the handicapper might have been kind to leave her mark alone following that effort. The five-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better here. Super Saint showed more when making the frame at Taunton last time and he's an interesting contender on his handicap debut, while Independent Jimmy is another to note.

LOVE TRUE pulled clear of the rest when second at Huntingdon last month and can race off the same mark here. She gets the nod. Handicap-debutants Super Saint and Maggies Boy look the likeliest dangers.

Handicap debutant SUPER SAINT (nap) has the potential to build upon last month's very encouraging third in a truly run Taunton novice.

15:38 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (8/1 +6%) State Man	8 8/1(+6%)	(4) State Man 8/1, Top-class hurdler who took advantage of Constitution Hill's absence to win this last year. Beaten twice by Brighterdaysahead at the end of 2024 but looked back in form when winning the Irish Champion last time, although Lossiemouth's fall made his task a lot simpler. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Won a substandard edition of this race last year; no match for Constitution Hill in 2023.
1	7 1st (7) (25/1 +38%) Golden Ace	25 25/1(+38%)	(7) Golden Ace 25/1, Unbeaten in 4 novice hurdles last season, including the Dawn Run at this meeting (beat Brighterdaysahead). Reached the frame in Grade 2 events on first 2 outings this winter prior to proving ¾ length too strong for Burdett Road in Kingwell at Wincanton. Won last time but unlikely to repeat 2024 Cheltenham Festival win over Brighterdaysahead.
2	1 2nd (1) (66/1 -65%) Burdett Road	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Burdett Road 66/1, Classy dual-purpose performer who won the Greatwood Handicap over C&D before a fine effort behind Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. Golden Ace also had a bit too much for him in the Kingwell at Wincanton since and he's surely playing for place money at best. Record of 2-2 over C&D includes Greatwood win; faces a stiffer task at this exalted level.
3	5 3rd (5) (150/1 +0%) Winter Fog	150 150/1(+0%)	(5) Winter Fog 150/1, Smart hurdler. Picked up the pieces for third behind State Man in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown last time and a similar outcome is almost certainly the best he can hope for. Highly unlikely to suddenly find the necessary improvement to win this prize aged 11.
4	6 4th (6) (5/2 -11%) Brighterdaysahead	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(6) Brighterdaysahead 5/2, Beaten at odds on in the Dawn Run at last year's Festival but that's her only defeat. Had State Man behind her when winning the Morgiana at Punchestown in November and Neville Hotels at Leopardstown over Christmas. The one likely to give Constitution Hill most to do. Scintillating performance at Leopardstown last time; highly talented and progressive mare.
5th	3 5th (3) (200/1 -33%) King Of Kingsfield	200 200/1(-33%)	(3) King Of Kingsfield 200/1, Acted as a pacemaker for the same connections' Brighterdaysahead at Leopardstown in December and presumably here to perform the same role again. Again seems likely to take up pacemaking duties for stablemate Brighterdaysahead.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (1/2 +19%) Constitution Hill	0.5 1/2(+19%)	(2) Constitution Hill 1/2, Exceptional unbeaten hurdler who missed last year's Festival after a couple of setbacks but has confirmed he's still very much the one to beat in this division with wins this winter in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and International here. Can regain his Champion Hurdle crown. Spectacular in the Supreme here in 2022 and this race in 2023; still unbeaten under rules.

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State Man was the one to benefit from the absence of the unbeaten CONSTITUTION HILL in last year's renewal, but Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old is back in a bid to regain his crown. The son of Blue Bresil is an eight-time Grade 1 winner, who took the Supreme here in 2022 before bolting up in the 2023 renewal of this prestigious prize. Despite a mistake at the last, he cantered home in the International over C&D in January to put him spot on for this assignment and it's hard to see his colours being lowered. If there are any chinks in his armour, then the one to take full advantage might be the exciting Brighterdaysahead, who was mightily impressive when beating State Man in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December. Gordon Elliott's mare looks the biggest danger to the favourite following that career-best effort and she may have more to offer.

CONSTITUTION HILL doesn't look quite as invincible as 2 years ago but is still very much the one to beat in this division and can fend off Brighterdaysahead, who was mightily impressive at Leopardstown when last seen over Christmas. Last year's winner State Man looks clear best of the rest.

The mare BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD is narrowly preferred in a pulsating clash with the 2023 Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill.

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:18 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +33%) Prince Cleni	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Prince Cleni 3/1, Dual scorer at Southwell (both 24.3f) this term, latest in January. Below that level back over hurdles latest but must enter calculations here. Southwell winner on New Year's Day; below form lately but today's good ground will suit.
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 -100%) Ladronne	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(1) Ladronne 7/2, Capitalised on a falling mark when returning to winning ways at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 13 days ago and remains fairly treated, despite a 4 lb rise for that victory. Not the force of old but won when dropped to this grade at Wetherby a fortnight ago.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 -78%) Old Page	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Old Page 8/1, Belatedly off the mark here in November and acquitted himself well in both starts since, latest when fourth of 11 in handicap chase over C&D (heavy, 11/2) 44 days ago. Ought to give another good account. Good-ground C&D winner in November and in the frame on soft ground here twice since.
3	4 3rd (4) (1/1 +43%) Cave Article	1 1/1(+43%)	(4) Cave Article 1/1, Strong in the betting and made it second time lucky over fences in C&D handicap in December. Improved on that when good third of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) 39 days ago and is only 1 lb higher now. Leading contender. Placed at Catterick since C&D win in December; big player if this quicker ground suits.

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LADRONNE went in by just under three lengths over 3m at Wetherby on his latest outing and is only 4lb higher for that victory. If Tjade Collier's veteran remains in similar form, then he may prove tough to beat. Prince Cleni failed to justify favouritism in this sphere at Southwell two starts ago, but that run possibly came a bit soon after his second at Doncaster. With that in mind, he could bounce back to have a say, while Cave Article can beat Old Page home for third.

C&D winner CAVE ARTICLE is going the right way over fences and can notch another victory here. Wetherby-scorer Ladronne may provide the chief threat.

The answer might be OLD PAGE, who scored over C&D on good ground in the autumn and has remained in good form.

16:18 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 +61%) Phoenix Beach	7 7/1(+61%)	(7) Phoenix Beach 7/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 18/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 85 days ago. Good C&D record for current stable; had a short break and looks booked for another big run.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/4 -13%) Buraback	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(6) Buraback 9/4, 4-time course winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Latest win here in January. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 8 days ago, snatched up approaching last ½f and looking unlucky. Every chance off the same mark. Two C&D wins in January and unlucky not to add to his tally here last week; big player.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +50%) Em Jay Kay	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Em Jay Kay 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 17 days ago. Rare go over the minimum trip. 6f win here last November; reliable in defeat since; can go well back at 5f.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 +0%) Pop Dancer	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Pop Dancer 12/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 17/2, last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 23 days ago. Become very well handicapped and isn't one to give up on. On a losing run; down in the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 -33%) Gustav Graves	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Gustav Graves 8/1, 5-time C&D winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win here in January. Last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/1) 4 days ago, not clear run. Wouldn't dismiss under new rider. Conditions to suit and on a feasible mark; can go well despite his wide stall.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 -50%) Ten Club	33 33/1(-50%)	(1) Ten Club 33/1, Latest win at Kempton in September. 80/1, first run since leaving Jamie Osborne when seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 22 days ago. Back to his last winning mark but needs to leave last month's stable debut well behind.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 +13%) Betweenthesticks	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Betweenthesticks 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 141 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D win off 2lb lower last October; had wind op since latest run; absence to overcome.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/2 -5%) Beaumadier	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(8) Beaumadier 7/2, Winner at Newcastle in January. 11/8, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Previous run was promising and he could bounce back. Behind Buraback over C&D last week; this year's best gives him solid claims though.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 -133%) Man On A Mission	14 14/1(-133%)	(9) Man On A Mission 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in December. 6/5, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. One to consider. Best efforts this winter have come at Kempton; others stronger back at 5f.

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MAN ON A MISSION finished a close third at Kempton last month and is able to compete off an unchanged rating. With a previous C&D victory on his profile and space to manoeuvre off his current mark, he looks the way to go. Beaumadier failed to fire over this track and trip last time, but he is best judged on his second at Lingfield prior to that display. Buraback looks best of the rest.

BURABACK looked unlucky not to add to his tally here last week and can make amends from the same mark. Stablemate Gustav Graves hasn't had much luck with the draw again but must have another win in him close to hand. Beaumadier is another to consider.

Buraback is greatly respected after last week's unlucky third but PHOENIX BEACH looks an interesting alternative.

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
16	16 (16) (33/1 +34%) Kool One	33 33/1(+34%)	(16) Kool One 33/1, Fair Flat winner placed all 3 starts in juvenile hurdles this year, taking a keen hold under this rider. Thrown in at the deep end for handicap debut. Three solid efforts this season and has the form to have some say in a race of this nature.
1	6 1st (6) (17/2 -6%) Puturhandstogether	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Puturhandstogether 17/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who is improving nicely over hurdles, seeing off a couple of subsequent winners in big-field maiden at Cork before leaving the impression he had more to offer again at Fairyhouse 5 weeks ago. Bound to be suited by this sort of test for yard that took this in 2024 and 2019. Needs to improve but a market mover this past week and trainer knows what's required.
2	8 2nd (8) (50/1 -52%) Robbies Rock	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Robbies Rock 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who landed a gamble on handicap debut at Cork in December under this rider. Struggled after a 14 lb rise in listed handicap at Limerick next time and not seen since. May not have reached his limit. Has won a handicap hurdle but this demands an almighty level of improvement.
3	13 3rd (13) (12/1 +40%) Liam Swagger	12 12/1(+40%)	(13) Liam Swagger 12/1, Tongue tie went on and another from the yard to thrive in juvenile hurdles, scoring at Market Rasen and Wetherby in the autumn, seeing off Static and Torrent in listed event second occasion. Didn't jump too great when turned over at odds on at Newbury next time but has won well on the level since. Recent Flat winner; unwise to knock latest defeat over hurdles; this race could suit him.
4	21 4th (21) (17/2 +39%) Hot Fuss	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(21) Hot Fuss 17/2, Chased home subsequent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner and Triumph fancy East India Dock on hurdle debut at Wincanton before making all at Sandown (2m). Stiff task at Chepstow next time and successful on the Flat last month (useful form). Good test at this trip will suit. Player in new headgear. His initial hurdle form reads well and forgiven final defeat; has since won on the Flat.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -32%) Slurricane	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Slurricane 33/1, Flat winner who was rewarded for his consistency with a first success over hurdles at Punchestown 6 weeks ago, though his job was made easier by Out For A Stroll pecking badly at the last (Total Look eye-catcher in third). Looks vulnerable in follow-up bid. Won a handicap last time; an uncomplicated gelding who shouldn't be passed over lightly.
6th	1 6th (1) (33/1 -65%) Wendrock	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Wendrock 33/1, Chased home Total Look and Beyond Your Dreams starting out over hurdles for new yard at Navan before landing 2m Leopardstown maiden over Christmas. Stiff task in Grade 1 next time and this looks more his level now handicapping. Only runner for top stable with a good record in the race. Struggled in a Grade 1 last time; still unexposed and will enjoy the likely drying ground.
7th	20 7th (20) (50/1 -25%) Static	50 50/1(-25%)	(20) Static 50/1, Dual winner in claimers over hurdles in France and satisfactory-enough start in Britain in some of the leading juvenile races, albeit starting to feel the pinch and weakening out of the frame by the time he departed at Musselburgh last time. New yard. Useful juvenile hurdler but placed at best if he's lucky in this tough an assignment.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -33%) Murcia	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Murcia 16/1, Signed off in France with victory in a listed event and much better effort on second start for Willie Mullins when just failing at Naas last month, doing her best work at the death. That race has a good record of producing the winner of this and she's got to be high on the shortlist. Unlucky not have won at Naas last time in a race that's been a great guide to this.
9th	18 9th (18) (13/2 +7%) Beyond Your Dreams	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(18) Beyond Your Dreams 13/2, Fairly useful Flat winner and has made a bright start over hurdles, chasing home Total Look at Navan second start then opening account at Fairyhouse, losing ground at each of the last 2 but picking up well. Will need to jump better here but got to be respected in first-time cheekpieces. 1m4f Flat winner; progressing nicely over hurdles and trainer Joseph O'Brien targets this.
10th	15 10th (15) (25/1 0%) Luker's Tipple	25 25/1(0%)	(15) Luker's Tipple 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who has made an encouraging debut in this sphere, runner-up at Punchestown and Cork and only a length down when falling at the last in listed Musselburgh event 5 weeks ago. Has the scope to progress further now handicapping. In contention when falling late on in a Listed race last month; still looks up against it.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -40%) Teriferma	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Teriferma 28/1, Has taken well to hurdling, successful twice for Joseph O'Brien last summer and dead-heating with Quantock Hills here on first run for new yard in December. Held behind Stencil and Torrent in Grade 2 back here since though and looks vulnerable in this line-up. Cheekpieces back on. Coming along nicely until struggling in a Grade 2 here; soft ground was a feasible excuse.
12th	9 12th (9) (16/1 +20%) Quantock Hills	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Quantock Hills 16/1, Fairly useful winner in France and good start for this yard with victories at Fontwell and Cheltenham (dead-heated with Teriferma after mistake at the last). Held behind a few of these in the Triumph Trial back here in January but did look third best for most of the way. Wouldn't dismiss. Progressive until a below-par run here in a Grade 2 and he had excuses that day.
13th	19 13th (19) (125/1 -89%) Moutarde	125 125/1(-89%)	(19) Moutarde 125/1, Fair Flat winner in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and started well over hurdles for this yard with victories at Kempton and Taunton. In the process of bouncing back when crashing out at the last in listed juvenile at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago but would be a surprising winner of this. It goes against the grain to trust one with his exposed profile in a race of this nature.
14th	3 14th (3) (7/1 +56%) Sony Bill	7 7/1(+56%)	(3) Sony Bill 7/1, Dual winning hurdler in France who has run respectably in graded contests at Leopardstown for new yard. Others have more potential now but she has the tongue tie she wore across the Channel back on and anything from this yard can never be discounted. Lofty aspirations are shelved for now and Paul Townend takes over for handicap debut.
15th	4 15th (4) (11/4 +50%) Stencil	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(4) Stencil 11/4, Useful hurdler successful at Compiegne in May and October and ran a cracker on first go on these shores in the Triumph Trial here in January, no match for East India Dock but well clear of Torrent in third and putting in a good round of jumping. This scenario will suit and he can go well. 2-3 in France; clear 2nd behind one of the Triumph favourites in Grade 2 here in January.
16th	22 16th (22) (80/1 -60%) Lavender Hill Mob	80 80/1(-60%)	(22) Lavender Hill Mob 80/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who has shown similar form in this sphere, scoring at Warwick in January before a solid third at Haydock. Not so great at Huntingdon recently though and his jumping probably isn't good enough for this. Handicap debut. Taken backward steps the last twice and this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
17th	5 17th (5) (11/1 -83%) Total Look	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Total Look 11/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who has quickly matched that level over hurdles, successful at Navan and going close behind Quantock Hills and Teriferma here before catching the eye with a fast-finishing third behind Slurricane at Punchestown. Fitted with cheekpieces now and big run likely. Has course experience and he's better than he showed on heavy ground last time.
18th	17 18th (17) (66/1 -32%) Mister Cessna	66 66/1(-32%)	(17) Mister Cessna 66/1, Fairly useful juvenile hurdle winner in France and back to that sort of level for this yard with sights lowered when second at Ludlow in re-fitted tongue tie. Goes handicapping now and may have a bit more in the locker. His Ludlow conqueror is going places but this gelding still isn't wildly appealing.
19th	12 19th (12) (50/1 -79%) Turn And Finish	50 50/1(-79%)	(12) Turn And Finish 50/1, Several good runs in competitive races for Joseph O'Brien, including a second to Puturhandstogether at Cork, before he just got the job done for new yard at Catterick. Tongue tie/cheekpieces go on for handicap debut and he'll need to pull out more. Made a meal of justifying hot favouritism in a modest Catterick maiden last month.
20th	14 20th (14) (33/1 +0%) Solar Drive	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Solar Drive 33/1, Fair Flat winner who took maiden at Ballinrobe in September and followed that up with good efforts from the front at Punchestown and Musselburgh. Will need a further step forward now handicapping. Doing well as a hurdler and will win more races, but this is unlikely to be one of them.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (33/1 -32%) Holy See	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Holy See 33/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France who gave a decent account of himself when in the frame on first 2 starts over hurdles. Not so good behind Murcia in the traditionally-informative Naas event last time but could do better now handicapping with cheekpieces tried. Respectable Flat form and a similar tale in his hurdling defeats; not exposed just yet.

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Stencil has been very popular for this contest since his second to East India Dock here on trials day, when finishing well clear of the third, and the French challenger is expected to have more improvement to come. Total Look's jumping wasn't particularly fluent at Punchestown in January but he is likely to step forward with cheekpieces now applied. The vote, though, goes to PUTURHANDSTOGETHER, who Mark Walsh has chosen ahead of stable companion Beyond Your Dreams, having won on his second hurdles start at Cork before running against older horses when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month. Useful on the Flat last season, he has a fair amount of scope to progress further now sent handicapping over timber. The aforementioned Beyond Your Dreams is another key player, while Sony Bill, Quantock Hills and Liam Swagger are also noted.

PUTURHANDSTOGETHER left the firm impression we've yet to see the best of him when second at Fairyhouse and can give Joseph O'Brien a third win in 7 runnings. Amazingly for a race that has been dominated by Ireland it is one of the few this week to elude Willie Mullins but he has a strong contender in Murcia. Hot Fuss, Total Look, Beyond Your Dreams and Stencil also make the shortlist.

Stencil appears to have plenty going for him but QUANTOCK HILLS had valid excuses when behind the French raider here in January.

16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:53 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +41%) Ce Mi Run	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(3) Ce Mi Run 13/8, 100/30, held back by inexperience but still showed plenty to work on when second of 9 in bumper (10/3) at Newcastle (AW) on debut 42 days ago, running on. Should go well. Close second to the warm favourite on debut at Newcastle (AW) six weeks ago.
2	7 2nd (7) (17/2 +6%) My My My Delilah	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(7) My My My Delilah 17/2, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when second of 4 in bumper (28/1) at Ayr (soft) 28 days ago, with reopposing Gintime behind in fourth. Showed promise when making the frame on first two starts but others look stronger.
3	9 3rd (9) (15/2 +38%) Perfectot	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Perfectot 15/2, Ectot filly. Dam, French hurdler (17f winner), half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (17f-21f winner) Grand de Thaix. The stable had a first-time-out bumper winner recently. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her with Freddie Gingell having his first ride for the yard. First foal from a French hurdle winner; the market may point the way.
4	4 4th (4) (2/1 +33%) Gintime	2 2/1(+33%)	(4) Gintime 2/1, Plenty of promise when second of 10 in a Carlisle bumper before Christmas, pulling clear of the rest. Disappointing last of 4 (My My My Delilah second) when odds-on Ayr 8 weeks later but it's still early days. Flopped at short odds last month but may yet build upon her very promising debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +40%) Card Lady	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Card Lady 6/1, Sir Percy mare. Dam (h132) 2m-2½m hurdle winner. Newcomer to note in the betting. First foal from a useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner for these connections.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 +60%) Blakeley Rise	40 40/1(+60%)	(1) Blakeley Rise 40/1, Remote foruth on C&D debut. Achieved more when 12 lengths fifth at Newcastle next time but still looks vulnerable here. Second run was better than her debut but another big step forward is needed.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 +50%) Spectress	50 50/1(+50%)	(8) Spectress 50/1, Offered more than on Wetherby debut when sixth of 9 in bumper at Newcastle (AW) 42 days ago but will need to step up on that tio get heavily involved here. Well beaten on debut and never looked dangerous when sixth on second start.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -40%) Just Tell Robyn	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Just Tell Robyn 14/1, Telescope mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 2½m) Blue Heron. Stable gets bumper winners. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks for her. Third foal from unraced half-sister to smart hurdler Blue Heron; yard does well in bumpers.

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MIGHTY GESTURE shaped with promise when she finished second on her debut at Catterick in November and she should have learned a great deal from that experience. Fergal O'Brien's six-year-old is likely to have more to offer and could get off the mark today. My My My Delilah improved on her debut fourth over C&D to take the silver medal home at Ayr last month and she has to be respected. Of the remainder, Ce Mi Run makes the most appeal after her runner-up effort at Newcastle in January.

CE MI RUN gets the vote to build on her debut second at Newcastle. Mighty Gesture didn't achieve much when filling the same position on her Catterick debut back in November but hails from a good yard and could take a step forward now. Gintime will also have a big say if able to recapture the level of her opening Carlisle second in December.

Gintime will be dangerous if back on song but preference is for CE MI RUN, who switches to turf after going close on Tapeta.

16:53 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (50/1 -79%) Mykonos St John	50 50/1(-79%)	(10) Mykonos St John 50/1, Course winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. 10/1, 7¾ lengths last of 9 to My Brother Mike in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away and always behind. Others more persuasive. Unplaced in all 11 starts since winning from 5lb higher here (8.6f); resurgence needed.
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +79%) Sceptic	3 3/1(+79%)	(4) Sceptic 3/1, Well helds for Pat Morris and fared no better re-united with this yard when last of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (8.1f) in December. Tumbled down the weights as a result, so worth a precautionary market check for positive vibes following a break. Has beaten just one rival in his last six starts on the Flat; worth monitoring in market.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 -167%) City Escape	5 5/1(-167%)	(7) City Escape 5/1, Thriving mare who arrives having landed back-to-back C&D handicaps in recent weeks, overcoming a troubled passage and a pace bias for the latest of them 8 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that and she's high on the shortlist re-united with Billy Loughnane. Five wins over C&D including in her last two starts; off same mark as last time; contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/2 +65%) Life On The Rocks	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(8) Life On The Rocks 7/2, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 33/1) 45 days ago, no extra final 1f. Further drop in class can only help and another worth noting if the market spoke in his favour back from 45 days off. Efforts since returning to the AW (0-13) in August leave plenty to be desired.
4	1 4th (1) (66/1 -267%) Soi Dao	66 66/1(-267%)	(1) Soi Dao 66/1, Course winner who never figured on the back of 4 months off when last of 8 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Fallen to a handy mark is she can step up on that effort here. Has become well handicapped, but needs to step up from her reappearance effort.
5th	6 5th (6) (3/1 +45%) Enzos Angel	3 3/1(+45%)	(6) Enzos Angel 3/1, Confirmed promise of previous run with cheekpiecesrefitted when successful in 9-runner C&D minor event in January. Backed that up with a good second back here 22 days ago, finding only an unexposed sort too strong and respected in present groove. Done well since fitted with cheekpieces, finishing first and second over C&D; high on list.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -14%) Hawa Jumeirah	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Hawa Jumeirah 16/1, Value for extra when opening his account in handicap here (12.2f) in January. Excuses when beaten at short odds next time and feasible to think he failed to stay when sixth of 8 in handicap here (14f) 21 days ago. Not one to write off down in trip. Off the mark here (1m4f) in January, but not built on it twice since; drops in trip.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 -45%) My Brother Mike	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) My Brother Mike 8/1, Veteran 4-time course winner who confirmed promise of previous run kept handier when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 14 days ago, driven out. Respected nudged up 3 lb. Veteran who won for the fourth time here a fortnight ago; not discounted despite 5lb rise.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -300%) Olympic Quest	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) Olympic Quest 100/1, Course winner who posted a good second here on final outing of last term in October. Likely needed the run after 4 months off when 10¼ lengths seventh of 8 to City Escape in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Comes here operating 1 lb below last winning mark. 1-20; well behind City Escape on her return from four months off here a fortnight ago.
9th	5 9th (5) (20/1 -122%) Celebrating Ethel	20 20/1(-122%)	(5) Celebrating Ethel 20/1, Just the one win from 26 Flat runs and posted pair of creditable runners-up efforts prior to a lesser effort when seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Twice runner-up here in January, but not so good last time and just 1-27 under rules.
10th	11 10th (11) (33/1 -106%) Aeroplane Mode	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Aeroplane Mode 33/1, Maiden who was well backed but ultimately ran poorly when eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 12 months ago. Absent since and the betting can likely prove a good guide as to expectations. 0-11 under rules and has plenty to prove returning from more than a year off.

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CITY ESCAPE made her way through the field to run out a two-length victor in an apprentice handicap when completing a C&D double on her latest outing. Mark Loughnane's eight-year-old escapes a penalty for that success and looks tough to oppose in her current mood. My Brother Mike got his head back in front over track and trip last month and would be foolish to dismiss off only a 3lb higher rating. Enzos Angel is the pick of the remainder.

CITY ESCAPE has been in resurgent form, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps in recent weeks, and, escaping a penalty for the latest of them 8 days ago, she looks a serious player in her bid to complete the hat-trick. Enzos Angel and My Brother Mike are fellow in-form sorts and feared most.

This can go to ENZOS ANGEL who has finished in front of City Escape each time they have met on the AW, including last month.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (150/1 -127%) Possible Ambition	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Possible Ambition 150/1, 66/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 10 months with his fitness to prove. Second on stable debut at Wolverhampton last February but two modest efforts subsequently..
1	8 1st (8) (11/1 +31%) Al Suil Eile	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Al Suil Eile 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Only fifth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago. Something to find on form. Has six course wins but has been below form since returning from a break in December..
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 -40%) Rising Force	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Rising Force 14/1, 11/4, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Both wins have been at Chelmsford but good second at Kempton in January..
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +44%) Calanthe	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(1) Calanthe 10/3, 10/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 22 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Can still give another good account nudged up 1 lb. Just 2lb higher than when making a successful handicap debut at Lingfield in September..
4	6 4th (6) (3/1 +50%) Visibility	3 3/1(+50%)	(6) Visibility 3/1, Tricky customer but a C&D winner and he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. He is 6lb below his last winning mark but his recent form is not encouraging.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/2 +50%) Parish Councillor	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(7) Parish Councillor 7/2, 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 49 days ago, not ideally placed. Considered. Won at Newcastle in February 2023 but fifth is the best he's managed in nine handicaps..
6th	5 6th (5) (13/2 -117%) King Of Speed	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(5) King Of Speed 13/2, Resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/8) 29 days ago. Up 4 lb but that race has thrown up four winners so he has to be taken seriously. Landed his third win at Wolverhampton last month and nudged up 4lb..
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -120%) Timetobenice	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Timetobenice 11/1, Good second of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago. Can make his presence felt off a 2 lb lower mark. Attempted to make all when second of seven at Kempton 13 days ago and holds place claims..
8th	2 8th (2) (9/1 -13%) Alreet Cha	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Alreet Cha 9/1, Hooded for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/1) 7 days ago, well positioned. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. Settled better in first-time hood (retained) when third of 12 at this track last Tuesday..
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -178%) Hostelry	50 50/1(-178%)	(9) Hostelry 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 18/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D. Off 154 days with work to do. 8lb below her last win at Thirsk last April but is 0-10 on AW and returns from a break..
10th	12 10th (12) (80/1 -186%) Global Style	80 80/1(-186%)	(12) Global Style 80/1, Below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f) 18 months ago on his final run for Tony Carroll. Tongue strap back on. Others have achieved more. Both AW wins came in 2022 and has been off for 554 days; best watched on stable debut..
11th	4 11th (4) (20/1 -25%) No Saint	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) No Saint 20/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 10/1, fell over 3f out in handicap at this course (7.1f) 40 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Fell on home turn here when in rear in January and steps back up in trip..

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King of Speed returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton last time and a 4lb rise should not prevent another bold showing from Mark Loughnane's gelding. However, TIMETOBENICE has performed well in defeat on a number of occasions recently and he could be worth siding with dropped a further 2lb after finishing second at Kempton last time out. Calanthe has been knocking on the door in recent weeks and he's another who could run well with Brodie Hampson back in the saddle.

A few with chances but KING OF SPEED is fancied to follow up his recent Wolverhampton success with that race having thrown up four subsequent winners. Timetobenice could emerge as the main danger on the back of a good Kempton second ahead of C&D scorer Visibility and in-form duo Calanthe and Alreet Cha.

Although the two wins by RISING FORCE have been at Chelmsford he has form elsewhere and can win this. The main danger is Calanthe.

17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
17	17 (17) (80/1 -21%) Caesar Rock	80 80/1(-21%)	(17) Caesar Rock 80/1, Boasts plenty of experience over fences but still a maiden and below form when a remote fourth in Thurles handicap when last seen in December. Others are more obvious. Four seconds in this sphere (at up to 3m) but his score over fences is now 0-19.
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +22%) Haiti Couleurs	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Haiti Couleurs 7/2, Won 25f handicap chases at Aintree and here (reopposing Transmission second) towards the end of 2024. Creditable third of 12 in Newbury handicap hurdle last month and open to further progress back chasing. Gets the vote. Second chase win was at Cheltenham (extended 3m1f, good to soft); can resume improvement.
2	12 2nd (12) (16/1 +76%) Rock My Way	16 16/1(+76%)	(12) Rock My Way 16/1, Useful chaser who won a 3m Doncaster novice handicap for Anthony Charlton in November. Ended his time with that stable with a below-form fourth at Newbury over Christmas but back on form for new yard when runner-up back at Doncaster (3m again) in January. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Remote second of five on latest outing; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
3	11 3rd (11) (12/1 +0%) Will Do	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Will Do 12/1, Yet to win over fences but latest second of 17 in a strong Punchestown handicap (27f, soft) was a really good effort. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the yard's trio. Enters calculations. 0-6 over fences under rules; 2nd when upped to 3m3f at Punchestown (soft) last time though.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +17%) Resplendent Grey	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Resplendent Grey 10/1, Ended last season on the up over hurdles and perfect start to chase career when accounting for 5 rivals in a 2½m Uttoxeter handicap in October. Runner-up over 3m on next 2 starts and a drop back to 20.5f looked against him when fourth over 20.5f latest. This trip may suit him. Running creditably; needs to resume improvement; stayed on strongly over shorter trips.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/2 +30%) Transmission	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(9) Transmission 7/2, Has taken well to fences here this season, including a 25f handicap win in November. Bettered that form when second to Haiti Couleurs in a novice handicap the following month. Stiff task back hurdling in the Grade 2 Cleeve in January but much better can be expected back chasing. Player. Has taken well to chasing over 3m+ at this track and looks a major contender over new trip.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 0%) In D'or	33 33/1(0%)	(7) In D'or 33/1, French import who has improved for the switch to fences, scoring cosily in handicaps (around 3m) at Taunton and Ascot this winter. Improved again when 4 lengths third of 9 at Sandown (3m, heavy) last month but stamina isn't assured over this far. Sandown third in hat-trick bid but again ran well and staying beyond 3m may be possible.
7th	14 7th (14) (20/1 +20%) Herakles Westwood	20 20/1(+20%)	(14) Herakles Westwood 20/1, Has taken well to fences, winning 3m novice handicaps scoring at Newbury in December and Windsor in January. Only a respectable third of 6 back at Newbury last month and will need to resume his progression to get heavily involved. Only struggled into third back at Newbury one month ago in his hat-trick bid over about 3m.
8th	15 8th (15) (66/1 -32%) Klarc Kent	66 66/1(-32%)	(15) Klarc Kent 66/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Proved he stays well when good fourth in last year's Scottish Grand National at Ayr (4m) but he hasn't got near that level in 5 subsequent starts, the latest at Punchestown only 19 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to make a big difference. Disappointing since fourth in Scottish National (4m, soft) last April; headgear first time.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 +0%) No Time To Wait	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) No Time To Wait 33/1, Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Improved effort over fences for new yard when length third in 3m Musselburgh handicap last month. First-time tongue tie worn on that occasion is retained. Up in trip. Close up on latest start when tongue tied first time and shaping like a stayer.
1	1 \|B\| (1) (50/1 -25%) Duffle Coat	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Duffle Coat 50/1, Several solid efforts prior to opening chase account in a 3m listed handicap at Ballinrobe last May. Bettered that when a fine second in the Galway Plate. Off 4 months, went without usual cheekpieces (back now) when last of 4 over 20.5f at Ayr 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Won Mayo National (2m7f) last May; 2nd in the Galway Plate (extended 2m6f, good) in July.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (6/1 -50%) Now Is The Hour	6 6/1(-50%)	(5) Now Is The Hour 6/1, Yet to win over fences but translated his useful hurdle ability to the larger obstacles when 4 lengths fourth (Captain Cody third) in a strong Navan maiden (3m, soft) in January. Very interesting handicap newcomer for an Irish stable with a good Cheltenham record. Plenty of promise; highly interesting if effective on the likely very different ground.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (16/1 +0%) Hasthing	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Hasthing 16/1, Has taken very well to fences this winter, bagging a pair of handicaps at Windsor either side of Christmas. Proved himself at 3m when fourth in a valuable handicap at Ascot in February. Another 6f further to go now, though. Creditable, never-dangerous fourth on first go at 3m and highly likely to stay beyond that.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (12/1 -60%) Captain Cody	12 12/1(-60%)	(4) Captain Cody 12/1, Useful hurdle winner who has matched that form over fences this season, improving again when third (Now Is The Hour fourth) in a warm Navan maiden chase (3m, soft) last month. This increased stamina test promises to suit. On the shortlist. Stayed 3m well at Navan (soft) on latest chase start, retaking third from Now Is The Hour.
10th	13 10th (13) (11/1 +0%) Gericault Roque	11 11/1(+0%)	(13) Gericault Roque 11/1, Second to Corach Rambler in Ultima at the 2022 Festival. Another good placed effort in a big handicap when third in Coral Cup at Newbury in November of that year. Not seen again until third of 6 at Windsor in January but it's an effort which suggests he retains most of his ability. Big-race places (they read well) before a long layoff; encouraging return in January.
11th	18 11th (18) (25/1 +50%) Jupiter Allen	25 25/1(+50%)	(18) Jupiter Allen 25/1, Dual winner over hurdles and has also landed 2 chases wins this season, reacting well to cheekpieces (retained) when shading a close finish at Taunton (23f) last month. Up 4 lb in a significantly stronger race now. Game, front-running win in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m7f, soft) on latest start.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (16/1 +36%) Kyntara	16 16/1(+36%)	(16) Kyntara 16/1, Made up into a useful hurdler for this yard last term, winning twice and also second in Pertemps at this meeting. Better effort back over fences this time round when fourth of 6 in 3m Windsor handicap in January but has yet to really convince as a chaser. Jumps fences rather ponderously but he's well handicapped and likely to stay.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 +0%) Stuzzikini	33 33/1(+0%)	(3) Stuzzikini 33/1, Career best when winning the valuable Troytown at Navan (3m, good to soft) in November. Not in anything like the same form in the Thyestes at Gowran 2 months later but this longer distance should suit. Experienced chaser who stays 3m2f well and has won a major 3m handicap at Navan.

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As is to be expected now the race is a handicap, this looks like a much more open renewal of the National Hunt Chase than in recent years, and while Ireland have dominated it of late, the prize could remain on British shores this time around. RESPLENDENT GREY has done little wrong since going chasing this season, and although his run here last time over 2m4f was slightly disappointing, his efforts prior to that over 3m suggested this longer trip should suit. He's fancied to give the Olly Murphy team a first Festival winner. Haiti Couleurs is another who shaped like he'd relish this marathon trip when finishing third over 3m at Newbury last time and he looks set to go well for Rebecca Curtis. Things haven't quite gone to plan for Kyntara since going chasing, but he looks very well handicapped on the best of his hurdles form and he could be capable of playing a part in the finish.

HAITI COULEURS created a good impression when proving too strong for Transmission (second choice) over 25f here in December. He warmed up for this with a good third over hurdles at Newbury and there should be more to come from him back over the larger obstacles. The shortlist is completed by Now Is The Hour and Captain Cody, who are closely matched on latest Navan maiden form and appeal as likely improvers now stepping up in trip for their handicap chase debuts.

Having shaped well at Cheltenham, TRANSMISSION can make a successful step up in trip. Lightly raced Now Is The Hour is feared most.

17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 30f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (66/1 -230%) Marmoga	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) Marmoga 66/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 11 in novice at this C&D 21 days ago. Both starts over C&D, better effort when fifth latest; needs further progress.
1	2 1st (2) (6/4 +14%) Mcintosh	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(2) Mcintosh 6/4, Kingman colt who showed plenty to work on amidst greenness when second of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 12/1) on debut 26 days ago. Open to progress. Clear promise at Chelmsford where he finished in front of two subsequent winners.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/5 +72%) Mr Cool	1.4 7/5(+72%)	(3) Mr Cool 7/5, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Good fourth of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, heavy, 20/1). Off 122 days. Vulnerable. Gelded since last run; fighting chance on form but appears exposed, being 0-10.
3	8 3rd (8) (33/1 +34%) Walnut	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Walnut 33/1, 8,000 gns yearling, Rumble Inthejungle gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 7f Ataser and 7f winner Wooders Dream. Dam 6f winner. 8,000gns yearling; Rumble Inthejungle half-brother to two winners.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -20%) Recency Bias	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Recency Bias 12/1, €28,000 foal, 60,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Flashcard. One to note on debut. 60,000gns yearling; by Havana Grey; major yard; the pick of the newcomers.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 -409%) Ay Gee Ell	7 7/1(-409%)	(5) Ay Gee Ell 7/1, Left debut behind after 7 months off when second of 6 in novice at this course (5.1f) 29 days ago, finishing strongly. Should progress again and the one to beat. Nearly got up in 5f event here last month; respected with the return to 6f a plus.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 +45%) Mc Moan	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Mc Moan 11/1, 32,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Snazzy and 1m winner Fast Lightning. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6.5f Best Regards. 32,000gns yearling; Saxon Warrior half-brother to two winners.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 +27%) Zappata	16 16/1(+27%)	(7) Zappata 16/1, Oasis Dream gelding. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Shediak. Newcomer by Oasis Dream out of a 1m/1m2f handicap winner for his owners.

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MCINTOSH showed lots of ability when finishing over two lengths clear of a subsequent winner and only finding one too good on his debut at Chelmsford last month. The son of Kingman looks to have been found a suitable assignment and can get off the mark. Ay Gee Ell produced a better effort when taking the silver medal home over 5f at this venue last time and could go well, while any market confidence behind newcomer Recency Bias would be interesting.

AY GEE ELL had clearly learnt/matured plenty from debut on turf 7 months earlier when just failing here 4 weeks ago and is fancied to go one better with the return to 6f sure to suit. Mcintosh made an encouraging start when second at Chelmsford and is the obvious threat.

Preference is for AY GEE ELL, who should build on his reappearance effort. McIntosh is feared most.

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (20/1 -208%) Match Play	20 20/1(-208%)	(8) Match Play 20/1, Shaped well when fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago, finishing strongly having been set lots to do. Back up in trip. Big shout eased 1 lb here. Came from the clouds to take 4th at Newcastle last time; 6f a query; slowly away this year.
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +25%) Westmorian	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(5) Westmorian 9/4, Course winner. Good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 13/2) 7 days ago. Firmly in the picture. Second in this race last year; promising return at Newcastle last week; solid contender.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/4 +55%) Charlie Mason	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(6) Charlie Mason 9/4, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 10/3, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago. Can give a good account. Comes here in good form and fully effective at the track; each-way shout again.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 -5%) Jesse Luc	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(9) Jesse Luc 7/2, Posted a career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 13/8) 12 days ago, despite being slowly away. This C&D winner can go well again. Flourishing now, winning 4 of last 5; up 5lb in a higher grade but still a big player.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +9%) Tyger Bay	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Tyger Bay 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 34 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Chance on old form. Returning to 6f in his favour and this track holds no terrors; dangerous mark.
5th	10 5th (10) (22/1 -38%) Jump The Gun	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Jump The Gun 22/1, C&D winner and not disgraced when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 16/1) 27 days ago. Unreliable individual overall though. 21lb lower than for his last win but doesn't look in the form required to capitalise.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 -83%) Leodis Dream	33 33/1(-83%)	(2) Leodis Dream 33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in October. Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip and needs to bounce back. Good 3rd on return last month but stopped quickly last time; 6f a major query.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 -9%) Angel Of England	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Angel Of England 12/1, Fourteen starts since his last win in 2023 but he suffered a poor run when last of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and no forlorn hope. The odd good run this winter but the presence of other pace influences is offputting.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 -33%) Rambuso Creek	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Rambuso Creek 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 27 days ago. Others appeal more. Dangerous mark on best form for K Ryan; sharper for last month's return; check betting.
9th	7 9th (7) (40/1 -60%) Mighty Power	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Mighty Power 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 84 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Stella Barclay with more required. Hold-up performer who starts out for a new yard on a dangerous mark; one to consider.

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JESSE LUC's form has really taken off in recent weeks and although a 5lb rise for his latest win will make life tougher, he looks capable of bringing up the four-timer. Westmorian ran well to finish second on his return from a 272-day layoff at Newcastle last time, and he won't be far away if building on that. Charlie Mason wasn't beaten far in third at Wolverhampton last time and he should be capable of getting involved once again off the same mark.

Paul Midgley's MATCH PLAY caught the eye when a fast-finishing fourth at Newcastle last time out and can capitalise on a 1 lb lower mark now. C&D scorer Jesse Luc should ensure he doesn't have things all his own way though, with Westmorian and Charlie Mason also in the mix.

Westmorian is high on the list but JESSE LUC (nap) is going from strength to strength and can deal with the step up in class.

17:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +17%) Whenthedealinsdone	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(4) Whenthedealinsdone 11/4, Ended long losing run at Lingfield (6f) in January and justified good support when following up in 8-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Needs considering in hat-trick bid. On a hat-trick; beat Brian The Snail by a head last time; up only 2lb and not discounted.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -33%) Muscika	10 10/1(-33%)	(5) Muscika 10/1, Veteran 3-time C&D winner. Back on the scoresheet at Newcastle in January and remained in form since, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, that despite racing closer to the pace than ideal. Should give another good account. Veteran who recorded win number 17 in January; well drawn; high on the list.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 -40%) Mumayaz	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Mumayaz 7/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in February. 6/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Not taken lightly. Very tough 6yo; met trouble last time and remains in form; in the mix once more.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +33%) Northcliff	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) Northcliff 4/1, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Fallen back down to last winning mark and another who is not out of things. Three wins in 2024, including here; arrives in form; leading contender.
5th	2 5th (2) (2/1 +67%) Minnesota Lad	2 2/1(+67%)	(2) Minnesota Lad 2/1, Good start for new yard when second in a C&D handicap in December. Not in same form when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 13/2) 46 days ago but better showing certainly not ruled out back down in grade. Close second here on stable debut; never a threat next time but may well bounce back.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 -167%) Diamond Dreamer	16 16/1(-167%)	(8) Diamond Dreamer 16/1, Four wins from 10 runs last year (including over C&D). 4/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Has possibilities but very best efforts (and last two wins) have come over 5f.
7th	10 7th (10) (66/1 -313%) Sioux Warrior	66 66/1(-313%)	(10) Sioux Warrior 66/1, Fair maiden who disappointed on each of his 2 starts in handicaps last summer. Starts out for new yard having changed hands for just 1,200 gns in September and he's probably best watched. Out of form when last seen and sold cheaply, but could be revived by a change of scenery.
8th	9 8th (9) (14/1 -40%) Brian The Snail	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Brian The Snail 14/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. 13/2, tenth of 11 in handicap back at that venue (6f) 12 days ago, pushed along 2f out but never a threat. Each-way possibilities. Old-timer; below-par run last time best excused but others still appeal more.

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WHENTHEDEALINSDONE still remains fairly treated by the handicapper in his bid for a hat-trick following two victories in recent months, which includes a C&D success last time. The seven-year-old can prove too strong for the veteran Muscika, who has been in fine fettle of late and won at Newcastle in January. Hierarchy is respected along with Diamond Dreamer in an open event.

MINNESOTA LAD wasn't at his best on his latest start at Southwell in January, yet he'd run well when chasing home a subsequent winner over C&D previously and could just be worth chancing to bounce back in what rates a wide-open contest. Hierarchy and the hat-trick seeking Whenthedealinsdone are just a couple of others making the shortlist.

11yo MUSCIKA retains vim and verve and is well drawn to front-run, so he gets the vote ahead of Northcliff and Minnesota Lad.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (11/1 +45%) Just A Spark	11 11/1(+45%)	(4) Just A Spark 11/1, Course winner but she has gone off the boil, tried in cheekpieces when last of 8 to Powdering in handicap at this course (7.1f) 24 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time now. Out of sorts this winter; blinkers now reached for; too much to prove.
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +73%) Powdering	1.625 13/8(+73%)	(3) Powdering 13/8, Course winner, latest here in February. Only ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 12/1) 17 days ago though so needs to bounce back. Easy 7f win here last month; met trouble latest; drop to 6f not sure to suit.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 -50%) Ormolulu	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(2) Ormolulu 9/4, Got right back on track with his fifth C&D in 9-runner handicap 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there off a 2 lb higher mark. Four C&D wins since December; still feasibly treated but wouldn't want a tactical event.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -14%) Mersea	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Mersea 4/1, Made light of a nine-month absence when landing 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) 12 days ago, well positioned. This course winner must enter calculations. Sprung a 50-1 surprise on return to action 12 days ago (6f, Tapeta); 2lb rise manageable.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -75%) The Real Mckay	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) The Real Mckay 14/1, C&D winner. Had a wind op/off 4 months before coming in a fair fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago on her final run for Ivan Furtado. Not ruled out for her new handler. Unexposed C&D winner; starts out for a new yard off a fair mark; yard run two.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 -100%) Elegant Erin	9 9/1(-100%)	(1) Elegant Erin 9/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Off 3 months before a fading fifth of 10 in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago. Can take a step forward. Best known for 5f exploits these days; down in grade but others appeal more at the trip.

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Five of ORMOLULU's six career wins have come at this venue and a 2lb rise for her win here last time might not be enough to stop Gemma Tutty's mare from going in again. Mersea sprung a 50-1 shock when returning with a win at Newcastle last time and she's entitled to respect. The Real McKay is having her first start for Michael Herrington and she could go close on just her second outing after wind surgery.

ORMOLULU goes really well here and a 2 lb rise for her fifth C&D victory over a fortnight ago might not prove sufficient to prevent her notching up the half dozen. Mersea also has winning form at the track and is feared most on the back of a recent Newcastle success. Elegant Erin and The Real McKay need factoring into this open sprint too.

A dawdle wouldn't suit but that seems unlikely and ORMOLULU can further enhance her fine record over C&D.

18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +54%) Hock Eye The Noo	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Hock Eye The Noo 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, bit below form seventh of 12 in nursery at this C&D. Off 113 days. Others more persuasive. Not built on promising debut and returns from four months off; only of interest if backed.
2	4 2nd (4) (1/1 +43%) Harryella	1 1/1(+43%)	(4) Harryella 1/1, Promising sort. 11/2, big progress when winning 10-runner nursery at Chelmsford City (8f) 89 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Open to further improvement. Off three months since his successful nursery debut but still has scope for improvement.
3	1 3rd (1) (85/40 -77%) Manton Road	2.125 85/40(-77%)	(1) Manton Road 85/40, C&D winner. 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Carries penalty. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. In fine form on the AW this year (21132511); has another penalty, but still a major player.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -56%) Eva's Eyes	28 28/1(-56%)	(7) Eva's Eyes 28/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Modest ability in her nine starts and has twice finished behind Manton Road; hard to fancy.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +25%) Mister Knockout	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Mister Knockout 12/1, 4/1 and visored for 1st time, first run since leaving Eve Johnson Houghton when last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Showed some ability last year but quiet the last twice, as when last of 6 on stable debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 -100%) Irishiko	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Irishiko 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 6 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Beat just one home in his first three starts; huge improvement needed on handicap debut.

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MANTON ROAD continues to hold his form strongly as Gay Kelleway's gelding has been kept busy in recent weeks. The son of Mohaather steps back up in distance in his search for a third win on the bounce and it would be no surprise to see him defy a 6lb penalty, especially due to him not getting the clearest of runs last time. Harryella won on nursery debut at Chelmsford in December and commands plenty of respect off a 4lb higher mark, while Hock Eye The Noo completes the shortlist.

MANTON ROAD is rapidly on the up now he's keeping his quirks in check and can complete the hat-trick under a penalty. Harryella proved a different proposition when making a winning handicap bow at Chelmsford in December and is a clear next best with further progress on the cards.

Manton Road has already had a fine year with four wins, but December's nursery winner HARRYELLA may improve past him.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (28/1 +30%) Chase The Dollar	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) Chase The Dollar 28/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 40/1) 14 days ago so needs to bounce back. Three-time winner on the AW including over C&D; hasn't shone in three starts for this yard.
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +40%) Further Measure	2 2/1(+40%)	(2) Further Measure 2/1, Is on a roll and cosily completed his hat-trick in 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Kempton (16f) 13 days ago. Up another 4 lb but this course scorer can go very well again. Record at around 2m on the AW this year reads 14111; shorter trip the question.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 -110%) Star Legend	7 7/1(-110%)	(6) Star Legend 7/1, 7/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 26 days ago, just failing. Needs considering off the same mark. 2-31 but just beaten last time and closely matched with Further Measure on earlier form.
3	8 3rd (8) (12/1 +40%) Fashionelle	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Fashionelle 12/1, Lightly-raced sort who won at Wolverhampton in January. Good fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 10 days ago. In the mix once more. Won a poor four-runner novice at Wolverhampton in January; has twice been well held since.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -50%) Annandale	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Annandale 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 10/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 7 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Back up in trip. Has good chance on form. Fortunate to beat Alright Sunshine over C&D last month; return to this trip may help.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 -50%) Val Bassett	9 9/1(-50%)	(4) Val Bassett 9/1, Unreliable sort. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, below form seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft, 11/1) 86 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Third and first in two outings at Newcastle in October; remains unexposed in this sphere.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/1 +50%) Mr Zippi	7 7/1(+50%)	(9) Mr Zippi 7/1, Not disgraced back in trip when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up now his stamina is unlocked more. Dual bumper winner; ran well when fourth here in December, but not in same form since.
7th	10 7th (10) (15/2 -25%) Sneaky Blinder	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(10) Sneaky Blinder 15/2, Has improved on the back of a wind op and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of wins at Kempton, latest over 12f. A likely player if his stamina holds out over this longer distance. Bids for a hat-trick from a 3lb higher mark; has stamina to prove but on an upward curve.
8th	7 8th (7) (5/1 +55%) Kalikapour	5 5/1(+55%)	(7) Kalikapour 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 18/1) 38 days ago, left poorly placed. First run for yard after leaving Roger Fell and possibilities. Course winner (1m4f) in December; still has to prove his stamina on debut for new yard.
9th	1 9th (1) (20/1 -100%) Alright Sunshine	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Alright Sunshine 20/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, fair fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.5f) 17 days ago. Unreliable type, however. Should have won over C&D last month, but not reliable (has refused to race three times).

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FURTHER MEASURE has been in terrific form so far in 2025, winning four of his five starts, and Mike Murphy's gelding may prove capable of defying a 4lb rise following his latest Kempton victory. Star Legend finished third behind the selection at Southwell in January and backed that performance up when just denied at Chelmsford. Sneaky Blinder and Val Bassett complete the shortlist.

FURTHER MEASURE continues on the up and is taken to defy a 4 lb weights rise for his stylish Kempton success last time out and rattle off a four-timer. Annandale wasn't seen to anything like best effect when sixth here a week ago and this C&D winner seems sure to be on the premises. Mr Zippi also needs considering back up in trip, with Star Legend and Fashionelle not discounted either in a competitive handicap.

The choice is SNEAKY BLINDER who goes up in distance in his bid for a hat-trick. He has improved for the wind surgery.

18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/4 +75%) Ravenglass	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(8) Ravenglass 9/4, Modest gelding. Course winner. Eighth of 12 in minor event (5/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. Not at best of late but good claims on best form this winter, including over C&D.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 -43%) Seas Of Elzaam	5 5/1(-43%)	(9) Seas Of Elzaam 5/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, respectable third of 10 in minor event at this C&D 29 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Big chance if proving stronger in the finish. Recaptured some form of late and this looks weaker than his recent third over C&D.
3	3 3rd (3) (50/1 -213%) Kapparis Kid	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Kapparis Kid 50/1, Modest gelding. Won at Southwell last month. First run since leaving Tony Carroll when 6¼ lengths last of 9 to Lynwood Lad in minor event (12/1) at this course (6.1f) 8 days ago. Two 6f classified wins at Southwell in 2025; faded on yard debut; shaky claims for now.
4	10 4th (10) (22/1 -120%) The Cola Kid	22 22/1(-120%)	(10) The Cola Kid 22/1, Poor gelding. Last of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. Difficult ask. Two Kempton wins last winter (7f/6f); acts on Tapeta; now qualified for first classified.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -9%) My Boy Jack	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) My Boy Jack 12/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. Last of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. Blinkers back on. Mixed these days but won 3 times here and he went close over 7f at Southwell in January.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/2 +50%) Lynwood Lad	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(1) Lynwood Lad 5/2, Modest gelding. 13/2, improved on recent efforts to land 9-runner minor event at this course (6.1f) 8 days ago. Not been with the Moore yard long and this won't take much winning again. Cosy, if narrow winner over 6f here for new yard last week; more to prove back over 7f.
7th	4 7th (4) (20/1 -122%) Miss Billie	20 20/1(-122%)	(4) Miss Billie 20/1, Poor maiden who is 0-16. Strong in the betting and travelled best blinkered for 1st time when second to Kapparis Kid at Southwell last month. Too free back there 25 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Wouldn't dismiss. Maiden; close second on rare 6f run in February; faded latest; trip query back at 7f.
8th	7 8th (7) (100/1 -150%) Peachey Carnehan	100 100/1(-150%)	(7) Peachey Carnehan 100/1, Poor gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 43 days ago. Seventeen AW wins but not in much form now and well held over C&D this year.
9th	2 9th (2) (7/2 +42%) Hello Zabeel	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Hello Zabeel 7/2, Modest gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 11/4) 32 days ago. On a losing run and he made no impact in 6f Southwell classified last month; course debut.

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LYNWOOD LAD has stepped forward on his last couple of starts and arrives seeking a quick-fire double after his success here over 6f last week. The extra furlong is unlikely to stop him from backing that performance up. Seas Of Elzaam has improved since dropping into classified company and the eight-year-old is capable of being in the mix. Miss Billie can bounce back from a below-par effort at Southwell in first-time cheekpieces.

Not a race that will take much winning and SEAS OF ELZAAM is given another chance in the hope he'll prove stronger in the finish than he did here last time. Lynwood Lad is the obvious danger bidding to follow up last week's victory.

Lynwood Lad is flying high but he may be better at 6f and OUTREACH is taken to repeat his C&D win in February.

19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Southwell Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (250/1 -25%) Bang To Rights	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Bang To Rights 250/1, No form both starts. Down in trip. Tailed off in two 7f runs last month; no appeal.
1	3 1st (3) (1/5 +10%) Hammer The Hammer	0.2 1/5(+10%)	(3) Hammer The Hammer 1/5, Thrice-raced colt. Big step forward when second of 8 in maiden at this C&D (evens) on return 18 days ago. Has been found an excellent opportunity. Promise at two and improved when 2nd over C&D on last month's return; sets good standard.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 +13%) Gorgeous Mr George	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Gorgeous Mr George 13/2, Failed to meet expectations having been the subject of strong support when sixth of 11 in maiden (9/2) at Newcastle (6f) on debut 24 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. Market springer on debut last month (6f, Tapeta) but beaten over 7l; improvement a must.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -20%) Bueno Nacho	9 9/1(-20%)	(1) Bueno Nacho 9/1, Fair form when placed at Newmarket on debut but well held both starts since. Off 120 days. Didn't fulfil debut promise in two runs for this yard; gelded since last seen; needs more.
4	6 4th (6) (66/1 +0%) Glad Eye	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Glad Eye 66/1, Poor filly on balance. 22/1, last of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f), going off too hard. Off 115 days. Has hinted that she might win a small race but it's unlikely to be in maiden company.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 +0%) Repo Depo	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Repo Depo 16/1, 9,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev gelding. Dam lightly raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1¾m (stayed 2¼m) Whirling Dervish. Yard no renowned for winning with newcomers. Minor appeal on paper and he has a fair standard to aim at on debut.

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HAMMER THE HAMMER shaped well on both starts as a juvenile before nearly shedding the maiden tag when runner-up over C&D on his return to action last month. With that outing under his belt, Kevin Ryan's colt is likely to be a tough nut to crack. Bueno Nacho may benefit from a gelding operation and prove to be the main threat, while Gorgeous Mr George appears best of the remainder.

The progressive HAMMER THE HAMMER pulled clear of the rest when going close over C&D on his return 18 days ago and has been found an excellent opportunity. Gorgeous Mr George is next best having failed to meet expectations at Newcastle on debut.

This looks a golden opportunity for HAMMER THE HAMMER to break his maiden tag after a promising reappearance here last month.

19:15 Southwell Maiden (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (33/1 -32%) Rebel Redemption	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Rebel Redemption 33/1, Course winner. Thirty two runs since last win in 2022. Last of 9 in C&D handicap when last seen in November. Ran some fair races in defeat last year and might be refreshed after a break.
1	10 1st (10) (7/2 +59%) Till It Shines	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(10) Till It Shines 7/2, Modest maiden. 33/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 29 days ago. Enters calculations dropping into her first classified race. Has run some of her better races over C&D and this is her first time in a classified.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/10 +32%) Rogue Thunder	1.1 11/10(+32%)	(8) Rogue Thunder 11/10, Course winner. Evens, creditable second of 9 in 6f course classified event 8 days ago. Ought to be bang there again under Loughnane. Arrives here on the back of some respectable runs over 6f and stays this far.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 -120%) Star Of Atlantis	11 11/1(-120%)	(9) Star Of Atlantis 11/1, Winner at Southwell (7f) for Jack Jones in January. 4/1, not at best when fifth of 7 in classified event at this course (6f) 8 days ago but may do better back at 7f. Modest last run but a good effort the time before and returning to 7f a positive.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 -150%) May Remain	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) May Remain 40/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 18/1) 10 days ago. Multiple winner but hasn't shown much spark at all in his last four races.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -180%) Capallcliste	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Capallcliste 28/1, Runner-up 3 times on AW at the end of last summer for Dominic Ffrench Davis but ran no sort of race on recent return for new yard, leaving him with a bit to prove this time. Has the form to feature but he finished last in a 1m classified race on stable debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 -17%) Hawajes	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Hawajes 7/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, very slowly away. Well capable in these races but comes with risks given his slow starts. Well held in handicaps the last twice but he did win his last start in classified company.
7th	4 7th (4) (6/1 +8%) Grecian God	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) Grecian God 6/1, C&D winner in August. Off 11 weeks, fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago. Entitled to strip fitter and could play a prominent role. C&D winner who could strip fitter for recent Southwell run after a break.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 -12%) Amerigo Vespucci	28 28/1(-12%)	(1) Amerigo Vespucci 28/1, 66/1, first run since leaving John Wainwright when eighth of 11 in classified event at Chelmsford (6f) on reappearance 17 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. Won a turf 1m handicap last year but doesn't arrive here in much form; stable debut latest.
9th	3 9th (3) (80/1 -60%) Dodgy Bob	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Dodgy Bob 80/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 125/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 24 days ago. Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form.

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This looks an excellent opportunity for ROGUE THUNDER to return to winning ways, and he could be hard to beat after his near-miss over 6f here last week if coping with the step back up in trip with Billy Loughnane in the saddle once again. Hawajes has disappointed on his last two runs but he would have a chance for Tony Carroll if returning to the form of his win at Southwell at the end of January, while Star of Atlantis is fancied to fare best of the rest in what looks a weak contest.

ROGUE THUNDER let favourite backers down over 6f here last time but is given another chance back at 7f with Billy Loughnane taking the reins again. Star of Atlantis may also benefit from the return to 7f and is second choice ahead of Hawajes, whose slow starts make him a risky betting proposition.

The return to 7f shouldn't trouble ROGUE THUNDER and he's the one in this field who ran a respectable race last time out.

19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (50/1 -25%) Alfa Moonstone	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Alfa Moonstone 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 32 days ago. Hard to fancy. Well beaten in two runs for new yard; need to see more before getting involved.
1	7 1st (7) (8/1 -45%) Nelson Gay	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Nelson Gay 8/1, Resumed winning ways over C&D last month and ran to similar level when good fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 8 days ago. One of likelier contenders. C&D win (Class 6) last month; ran well at Wolverhampton last week; each-way shout.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -50%) Catch Cunningham	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Catch Cunningham 9/2, Three-time winner who returned to form when good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for shortlist. On a fair mark and ran well for second at Wolverhampton last month; one for the shortlist.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +40%) Popular Dream	3 3/1(+40%)	(5) Popular Dream 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (5f) 35 days ago. Not out of things. Both wins have come over C&D; return to this track a plus but others look better treated.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +36%) Jungle Run	7 7/1(+36%)	(2) Jungle Run 7/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to soft). Off 130 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D win last September was the final leg of a hat-trick; ran well after a break last March.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -17%) Birkenhead	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Birkenhead 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 25 days ago. Others preferred. Conditions no problem and on a winning mark; other pace to contend with today.
6th	8 6th (8) (13/2 -8%) It's Showtime	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(8) It's Showtime 13/2, Just sole success from 21 Flat runs but has acquitted herself well in both starts this year, latest when good ½-length second of 7 to Nelson Gay in handicap over C&D 24 days ago. Warrants respect. Good placed efforts over C&D the last twice; still to win on AW though & others preferred.
7th	3 7th (3) (9/2 +18%) Angle Land	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Angle Land 9/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 11/2, last of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 40 days ago. Dropped down to a handy mark. On a winning mark and this C&D winner should fare better than at Chelmsford last time.
8th	6 8th (6) (8/1 +43%) Jeans Maite	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Jeans Maite 8/1, 5-time C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago. Something to find on form. C&D win 12 months ago came off 4lb higher; improving run by run this winter.

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Nelson Gay won over C&D last month and can launch another serious challenge. He had the measure of It's Showtime on that occasion and that will likely prove to be the case once more, but a chance is taken on ANGLE LAND returning to form. Robert Cowell's sprinter has been competing at Chelmsford without success since going close over this track and trip in November and she can make the most of a 4lb lower mark.

CATCH CUNNINGHAM has been given a chance by the handicapper and posted his best effort for some time at Wolverhampton last month. He can land the spoils. Nelson Gay and It's Showtime should also go well.

Nelson Gay and CATCH CUNNINGHAM appeal most, with the latter marginally preferred after a good run at Wolverhampton last month.

19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 -25%) So Chic	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) So Chic 10/1, C&D winner. 9/1, fifth of 8 in classified event at Lingfield (1m) 23 days ago, left poorly placed. Last win came in a 0-65 handicap over C&D, but she has mainly been on a steady decline.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 -33%) Coconut Bay	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Coconut Bay 4/1, Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner C&D classified event (9/2) 21 days ago. Ought to be very competitive again. Dual C&D winner, including three weeks ago; could enjoy the run of the race; every chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 +32%) Alyara	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(1) Alyara 15/2, Latest win at Southwell (1m) in December. 20/1, respectable seventh of 12 in classified event there (1m again) 7 days ago, merely closing up late. Made a winning stable debut at Southwell in December, but hasn't matched that form since.
4	5 4th (5) (15/2 -25%) Heavenly Fire	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Heavenly Fire 15/2, C&D winner in January. Last of 8 in C&D handicap at this C&D (28/1) 31 days ago. Bounce back needed. Sole win came in a 0-55 handicap over C&D; respected on her first go down at this level.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/8 +77%) Big Narstie	1.875 15/8(+77%)	(3) Big Narstie 15/8, Quirky sort. C&D winner. 8/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in classified event at Southwell (1m) 18 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Tongue strap back on. C&D winner who may be better over 1m now, but still worth a second look on stable debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (13/2 -86%) Shades Of May	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(8) Shades Of May 13/2, Modest form. Only seventh of 11 in classified event at Chelmsford (6f) 17 days ago but claims on his third there (6f again) prior to that. The return to 7f for only a second time could suit. Might prove the answer. 0-6, but has a good chance on these terms and the return to this trip may help.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -22%) Balmy Breese	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Balmy Breese 11/1, Remains a maiden after 23 runs. Respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Coconut Bay in similar race over C&D 21 days ago. 0-23 and no obvious reason why he should reverse latest C&D form with Coconut Bay.
8th	10 8th (10) (12/1 -71%) Wrath Of Hector	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Wrath Of Hector 12/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Chelmsford (1m) 40 days ago. Should be thereabouts back at 7f. Last two efforts not so good and one win from last 31 starts doesn't inspire confidence.

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COCONUT BAY bounced back to form with a bang over this C&D three weeks ago, and she's been found another winnable race to follow up in in if arriving in similar form. Callum Shepherd looks an interesting booking on Wrath Of Hector and he could go well back down in trip after running respectably when finishing fifth over a mile at Chelmsford last time. Shades Of May disappointed on his last start at Chelmsford but he's still lightly raced and could go well from a tricky draw if back on song here.

SHADES OF MAY has fewer convictions than the rest of these and shapes as if this return to 7f for only a second time may help. Last month's C&D scorer Coconut Bay is next on the list ahead of Wrath of Hector.

It may be worth siding with HEAVENLY FIRE who has winning form in handicap company over C&D and drops to this level for the first time.

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (33/1 0%) G'day Mate	33 33/1(0%)	(7) G'day Mate 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 11 days ago. Hard to fancy on recent evidence. Regressive this winter and the step up to 7f isn't sure to arrest the slide.
1	4 1st (4) (6/5 +64%) The Organiser	1.2 6/5(+64%)	(4) The Organiser 6/5, Twelfth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 12/1). Off 140 days. Makes tapeta debut. Worth a second look in the market on debut for new yard. Starts out for a new yard off a reduced mark; betting should be revealing.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 -44%) Novak	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(2) Novak 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in January. 17/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 24 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions no problem; lesser run last time but in a higher grade; one to consider.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -27%) Straight A	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Straight A 7/1, Wolverhampton winner (8.7f) in January. Disappointed in higher grade latest but will find this company more to his liking and remains feasibly treated. Below par here last time but in a stronger race; earlier efforts give him solid claims.
4	8 4th (8) (4/1 +11%) One More Dream	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) One More Dream 4/1, C&D winner who got back on scoreboard at Wolverhampton (6.1f) last month. Posted respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) over C&D since and is likely to give another good account. On a dangerous mark and had excuses here last week; more appealing than many.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 -20%) Fools Rush In	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Fools Rush In 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 16/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly. C&D win in December and added a Wolverhampton handicap in January; often front-runs.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -175%) Just Rita	22 22/1(-175%)	(9) Just Rita 22/1, Maiden who stepped up markedly on her stable debut effort when second of 9 in handicap (15/2) over C&D 67 days ago. Races off same mark here and merits consideration. 14-race maiden; often runs well but others appeal as being better treated.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 -80%) Ciotog	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Ciotog 18/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 22 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Others more persuasive. Chance on this year's best but he was a shade disappointing last time.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 -40%) Super Hit	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Super Hit 14/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 25/1) 49 days ago. Others look better treated. Two 7f wins at Chelmsford for M Botti; not beaten far at Newcastle latest; not ruled out.

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ONE MORE DREAM failed to land a blow when drawn wide over C&D a week ago. The six-year-old won this contest last year, and having subsequently eased to a potentially lenient mark, another bold bid is anticipated. Fools Rush In scored over course and distance at the end of last year and has since won again at Wolverhampton. He is likely to prove competitive back at this level, while Straight A is another capable of getting involved.

Preference is for JUST RITA, who was having just her second start for David Loughnane when runner-up here in January and is entitled to build on that. One More Dream and Straight A can also make their presence felt.

Plenty of possibles but ONE MORE DREAM had excuses here last week and is taken to repeat last year's win in the corresponding event.

20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (15/2 -36%) Adversary	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(7) Adversary 15/2, Makes appeal on paper and matched previous form when third of 5 on qualifying run in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 24 days ago. In good hands and surprise where he not capable of better now attentions switch to handicaps. Placed in two Southwell novices; drawn wide on handicap debut; tongue-tie on.
1	6 1st (6) (11/1 -47%) Beta Reader	11 11/1(-47%)	(6) Beta Reader 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 6/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (6.1f) in November, weakening final 1f. Switch to handicaps a plus back from 4 months off but his draw could have been kinder. Makes handicap debut after four months off (gelded); has it to do from the outside stall.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +20%) Ceira G	4 4/1(+20%)	(11) Ceira G 4/1, Certainly not without hope on paper and confirmed promise of yard debut effort when winning 10-runner handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 26 days ago, pushed out. That ought not to prove her limit and claims nudged up 3 lb. Off the mark under Alice Bond at Chelmsford last month; highly respected.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 +0%) Thiscouldbefun	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Thiscouldbefun 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 11 in nursery (9/2) at this C&D 75 days ago. Had plenty of chances already in handicaps but consistency is hard to knock. Each-way claims. Placed in five of her seven starts since handicapping; each-way claims if ready to go.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 +15%) Enchanted Way	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(2) Enchanted Way 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago, finding the test inadequate. Cheekpieces go back on for handicap debut. In the frame in four of her five starts; draw hasn't been kind on handicap debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -60%) Dovey Moon	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Dovey Moon 16/1, Well beaten first 2 starts but pair of efforts in December not devoid of encouragement, catching the eye when fifth at Kempton (7f) prior to looking unsuited by the drop in trip when ninth of 11 in novice at this course (5.1f, 33/1) 87 days ago. Could do better now handicapping. Didn't show much last year; makes handicap debut after three months off; needs to improve.
6th	12 6th (12) (5/1 +85%) Legendsoftheland	5 5/1(+85%)	(12) Legendsoftheland 5/1, 66/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 39 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Irish challenger who has finished no closer than seventh in eight starts; watch market.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/2 -13%) Kaleidoscope Eyes	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Kaleidoscope Eyes 9/2, C&D winner in January. Good second of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this course (6.1f) 21 days ago, headed final 100 yds and keeping on. Likely she can make presence felt with Billy Loughnane a positive booking. Has proved consistent on Tapeta since October including a win over C&D; in the mix again.
8th	1 8th (1) (18/1 +10%) Triple Charged	18 18/1(+10%)	(1) Triple Charged 18/1, Shaped well when third on final start for Karl Burke at Southwell in January but easy to back and failed to build on that when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 50/1) 10 days ago, weakening final 1f. May be sharper here given that was his first run for 6 weeks. Only beat one home on stable debut at Southwell ten days ago; plenty to prove up in trip.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 0%) Kitty's Dream	9 9/1(0%)	(5) Kitty's Dream 9/1, Kodiac filly Tongue strap on for 1st time, showed a bit more than previously when sixth of 8 in maiden on qualifying run at Kempton (7f, 28/1) 48 days ago. Makes handicap debut and worth noting if market vibes proved positive. Little to get excited about so far; may show more now handicapping but has enough to prove.
10th	10 10th (10) (14/1 -17%) Boundless Poet	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Boundless Poet 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to improve for switch to handicaps when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 9/1) 15 days ago, weakening final 1f. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran last time as though the drop to 7f may suit; worth a second look; cheekpieces on.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 -83%) Jake Loves Laura	33 33/1(-83%)	(4) Jake Loves Laura 33/1, Lightly-raced filly. Ninth of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 28/1) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. In the frame three times but a lesser performance last time; more needed on handicap debut.

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Kaleidoscope Eyes was narrowly defeated here over 6f three weeks ago and while this return to 7f is sure to suit, preference is for ADVERSARY on his first start in a handicap. Clive Cox's gelding has found things happening a bit quickly for him on his last two starts over 6f, but should relish a return to this longer trip and an opening mark of 60 shouldn't be beyond this son of Pinatubo. Thiscouldbefun has been running well in defeat of late and although she might need a bit of respite from the handicapper, she shouldn't be far away once again.

CEIRA G confirmed the promise of her stable debut effort when opening her account at Chelmsford (7f) 26 days ago and, appealing as the type to do better still, she could be up to defying a 3 lb rise in the weights. Kaleidoscope Eyes arrives in good form and is feared. Handicap-debutant Adversary and Triple Charged are others worth a second look.

The vote goes to CEIRA G (nap) who improved to win at Chelmsford last month and may still have more to offer.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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