13:00 Limerick Novices Hurdle 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 -10%) Familiar Dreams		11 11/1(-10%)																															(5) Familiar Dreams 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Career best when winning 10-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 6/4) 17 days ago. Open to further improvement for top yard. Four-time bumper winner, limited hurdling experience but getting the hang of things.
2	7 2nd (7) (28/1 +15%) Grainne A Chroi		28 28/1(+15%)																															(7) Grainne A Chroi 28/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in January. 8/1, 15 lengths fourth of 6 to Tareze in listed hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Won a 2m1f Clonmel maiden in good style, beaten 15l in fourth behind Tareze at Navan.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +44%) Barnahash Primrose		4.5 9/2(+44%)																															(3) Barnahash Primrose 9/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 4/1, career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, good to soft) 10 days ago, staying on well. Open to further progress. Course bumper winner, made amends for course defeat on hurdles debut with Leopardstown win.
4	10 4th (10) (6/5 +70%) Mozzies Sister		1.2 6/5(+70%)																															(10) Mozzies Sister 6/5, Promising type. Creditable 17½ lengths third of 12 to Final Demand in Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novices' Hurdle (12/1) at Leopardstown (22.2f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Massive shout back down in grade and against own sex. Dual bumper winner, has run with credit in high-class Graded races, leading contender.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 -88%) Dream On Baby		7.5 15/2(-88%)																															(4) Dream On Baby 15/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Very good 1¾ lengths second of 8 to Aurora Vega in Solerina Mares Novices' Hurdle (10/1) at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) 47 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Fine second in a 2m2f Grade 3 event at Fairyhouse, capable of a big run over this trip.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 +0%) The Great Nudie		12 12/1(+0%)																															(2) The Great Nudie 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 12/1, creditable 15 lengths second of 5 to William Munny in listed hurdle at Punchestown (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Chasing home the Supreme Novices' second William Munny over 2m at Punchestown last month.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 -230%) Kelya		66 66/1(-230%)																															(9) Kelya 66/1, Fair winning hurdler in France. The betting should guide to expectations on first run for Emmet Mullins. Won on very soft ground on her penultimate French start, stablemate of Dream On Baby.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 0%) Joshua's Daylami		25 25/1(0%)																															(8) Joshua's Daylami 25/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/4, career best when winning 9-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. May do better again but needs a good deal more at this level. Promise in bumpers, stayed 2m7f when winning on her recent hurdling debut.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 -14%) Fancy Girl		16 16/1(-14%)																															(6) Fancy Girl 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 4/1, 19¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Aurora Vega in Solerina Mares Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) 47 days ago. Up in trip. 2m4f Cork winner, flopped at Fairyhouse and well held by Dream On Baby on that running.
1	1 |F| (1) (11/2 +8%) Tareze		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(1) Tareze 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 15/8, career best when winning 6-runner listed hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 32 days ago by 8 lengths from Blue Mosque, soon clear. Can make presence felt. Capable of making her presence felt in this grade following 8l Listed 2m4f win at Navan.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 -32%) Slotty Dotty		33 33/1(-32%)																															(12) Slotty Dotty 33/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in January. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.3f, soft, 7/2) 38 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Bit to find. Handicap winner on penultimate start, others much better suited by the race conditions.

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MOZZIES SISTER is an able performer and stays well. Although defeated by today's rival Familiar Dreams in a Grade 3 bumper last May, the selection has done better over hurdles since and a reproduction of either of her last two runs, when placed in Grade 2 and Grade 1 company, would see her involved. Familiar Dreams jumped better than on her hurdling debut to win at Punchestown but now steps up in grade. The Great Nudie was beaten by William Munny recently and on prior form, holds today's rival Sainte Tartare. Tareze readily landed a Listed race last month, while Barnahash Primrose was badly hampered when scoring at Leopardstown.

MOZZIES SISTER arrives on the back of a couple of cracking efforts in open novice company and can come good back among her own sex. Last month's Navan listed scorer Tareze heads the dangers along with Barnahash Primrose and Sainte Tartare in an open-looking Grade 3.

Though beaten by Familiar Dreams in a Grade 3 bumper last season, MOZZIES SISTER can make her superior hurdling experience count

13:00 Limerick Novices Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 -60%) Dickens		4 4/1(-60%)																															(6) Dickens 4/1, Dual Flat winner who was in the process of posting arguably his best effort yet over hurdles when falling 3 out at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy), travelling at least as well as anything else at the time of his departure. Major player off an unchanged mark. Running well when fell three out at Uttoxeter in December; can go well off the same mark.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 +50%) Am Still Here		5 5/1(+50%)																															(11) Am Still Here 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who nearly justified support when second to Tread Softly Now in 2m Ayr handicap on penultimate start. Best to draw a line through subsequent Newcastle display (no chance after almost falling 4 out) and he's one to consider here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Run best ignored when 11th at Newcastle latest, all but falling four out; possibilities.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/3 +17%) Larkfield Lusive		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(10) Larkfield Lusive 10/3, Modest maiden (0-15 in this sphere) who was still in with a chance when exiting at the business end of a 19f Warwick handicap hurdle last time. Place possibilities granted a clear round. Is 0-16 but still in touch when falling three out at Warwick latest; no forlorn hope.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 -60%) Rock N Roll Champ		40 40/1(-60%)																															(8) Rock N Roll Champ 40/1, Maiden in Irish points and very little to shout about under Rules thus far, pulled up on handicap debut at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago. Yet to show much in four runs, though his saddle slipped at Newcastle latest; more needed.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 +30%) Fairly Fulling		28 28/1(+30%)																															(7) Fairly Fulling 28/1, Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fourth of 10 in a maiden here in November but he hasn't shown much in 2 subsequent starts, including on handicap debut at Newcastle. Beat just one in 2m6f Newcastle handicap hurdle in January; others are preferred.
6th	13 6th (13) (80/1 -21%) Away She Goes		80 80/1(-21%)																															(13) Away She Goes 80/1, Failed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and has struggled since joining current connections. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement. Still without a victory and she arrives out of sorts; cheekpieces are reached for now.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 +0%) Royal Deeside		25 25/1(+0%)																															(4) Royal Deeside 25/1, Stepped up on his low-key chase debut when third off 11 at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) on final start for Alan King. However, he hasn't shown much in 2 starts for present yard and while he resumes in this sphere on a good mark, others make more appeal. Below-par fifth over fences for his new yard at Bangor 15 days ago; others appeal more.
8th	1 8th (1) (3/1 +0%) Moonlight Monarch		3 3/1(+0%)																															(1) Moonlight Monarch 3/1, Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically who shaped well when sixth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newcastle (17f, good to soft), putting in eye-catching late work after finding himself with plenty to do turning for home. Open to improvement. Promising sixth under a patient ride at Newcastle latest; more to offer; a likely player.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 +0%) Gone With The Tide		12 12/1(+0%)																															(2) Gone With The Tide 12/1, Irish point winner who showed a bit more when, equipped with a first-time tongue strap, finishing sixth of 10 on his handicap bow at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft). Eased 4 lb and this stiffer track should help, so he's in with an each-way shout. Good sixth at Musselburgh 25 days ago; he's one for the shortlist off a 4lb lower mark.
10th	14 10th (14) (33/1 +50%) Flying Sandpiper		33 33/1(+50%)																															(14) Flying Sandpiper 33/1, Has offered very little to this point and will need to take a big step forward following a break/wind op if he's to make an impact here. Yet to show any form of note; he needs a subsequent wind op to spark major improvement.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -43%) Right Now		40 40/1(-43%)																															(3) Right Now 40/1, Shaped like a non-stayer when third in a handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in September but he has offered little in 2 subsequent starts, including on debut for new yard/first run following a wind op at Newcastle. Only ninth for new yard at Newcastle latest; plenty more is needed in first-time blinkers.
12th	12 12th (12) (25/1 +11%) Chantilly Rose		25 25/1(+11%)																															(12) Chantilly Rose 25/1, No great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences when trained by Dan Skelton. Fell heavily on sole start for Hugh Burns in October and has a bit to prove returning to smaller obstacles for another new yard. Fell first sole run for Hugh Burns at Sedgefield latest; more needed for her new yard.
5	5 |PU| (5) (9/1 -20%) Royal Creek		9 9/1(-20%)																															(5) Royal Creek 9/1, Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent back in 2022 and subsequently sold for £90,000. Little impact in trio of mares' novice events for present connections but improvement may well be forthcoming now that she's pitched into a handicap. Hinted at promise when fifth at Sedgefield in January; one to consider now handicapping.

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DICKENS was still in with a chance when falling three out at Uttoxeter last time and it would be no surprise to see Alan King's gelding provide his supporters with some compensation in this moderate event. Moonlight Monarch was not disgraced on his handicap bow at Newcastle and he should not be underestimated. Others to note are Larkfield Lusive and Gone With The Tide.

Having caught the eye on his handicap debut at Newcastle, MOONLIGHT MONARCH could be the answer here with improvement on the cards. Dickens held every chance when exiting at the third-last at Uttoxeter and he will surely go close granted a clear round, while Am Still Here and handicap-debutante Royal Creek are others to consider.

The unexposed MOONLIGHT MONARCH looks the way to go on the back of a promising Newcastle sixth with the prospect of better to come here

13:05 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (125/1 -25%) Disco Dancer		125 125/1(-25%)																															(5) Disco Dancer 125/1, Looks fairly exposed as a hurdler and although she posted a career best when placed in a handicap on penultimate start, she was very disappointing when tailed-off in a Listed hurdle at Punchestown (16f, soft) 3 weeks ago. This looks a very tough assignment. Dual winning hurdler but now exposed and she's very much up against it.
1	1 1st (1) (16/1 -14%) Air Of Entitlement		16 16/1(-14%)																															(1) Air Of Entitlement 16/1, Successful on first of 2 starts in bumpers during the spring and created a good impression after 8 months off when winning 15-runner maiden at Down Royal (20f) in December. Looks sure to progress for all this is a tall ask second time up in this sphere. Maiden hurdle win came over 2m4f but assured stamina has proved key before in this race.
2	21 2nd (21) (85/40 +36%) Sixandahalf		2.125 85/40(+36%)																															(21) Sixandahalf 85/40, Wide-margin winner in bumper prior to developing into a useful stayer on the level last year. Looked potentially smart as she made an impressive winning hurdles debut in Fairyhouse mares' maiden (18.4f) in January. Very interesting pitched up in grade with significant progress anticipated. Progressive last year on the Flat and did everything right in winning her maiden hurdle.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Diva Luna		12 12/1(+0%)																															(6) Diva Luna 12/1, 2-2 in bumper, including an Aintree Grade 2 last term. Promising hurdles bow when runner-up at Lingfield in December and no trouble going one place better in maiden company here (20.2f) on New Year's Day. Creditable second followed in novice at Sandown latest but this will demand further progress. Hurdling career has yet really to take off but her good bumper form brings her into this.
4	12 4th (12) (10/1 -25%) Karoline Banbou		10 10/1(-25%)																															(12) Karoline Banbou 10/1, Dual French bumper winner who confirmed promise of her hurdles debut second in December when scoring with commensurate ease in mares' maiden at Fairyhouse (2m) last month. Clearly held in high regard and feasible to think there's more to come. Shortlisted. It was a winnable maiden that she won at Fairyhouse but she's going the right way.
5th	18 5th (18) (50/1 +24%) Metkayina		50 50/1(+24%)																															(18) Metkayina 50/1, Not disgraced when fifth behind Jubilee Alpha in a mares Listed race at Taunton, having raced keenly. Turned over at odds-on back in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last month, having been let down by her jumping and would need to step up considerably on that form. Capable mare but it's hard to envisage her making an impact at this level.
6th	24 6th (24) (9/2 +18%) Galileo Dame		4.5 9/2(+18%)																															(24) Galileo Dame 9/2, Useful Flat winner who finished an encouraging second on hurdles debut in a Leopardstown juvenile in December and much-improved under change of tactics when staying-on second in Grade 1 Spring Juvenile back at that venue 6 weeks ago. Much respected in receipt of weight all round. 4yo filly who is getting a weight allowance and would have had a fair shout in the Triumph.
7th	11 7th (11) (28/1 +44%) Karamoja		28 28/1(+44%)																															(11) Karamoja 28/1, Placed in Listed newcomers' hurdle in France in 2023 and showed promise on stable debut when third at Clonmel (19.4f) in December. Race may have come too soon when pulled-up later that month but returned to form when landing an 18-runner novice hurdle at Clomnel (19f). This is a much tougher test. Entitled to win her latest maiden but not this on any of her form.
8th	9 8th (9) (15/2 +38%) Jubilee Alpha		7.5 15/2(+38%)																															(9) Jubilee Alpha 15/2, Flemensfirth mare who was successful on first of 2 starts in bumpers and created a good impression over hurdles, showing too many gears for her rivals when making it 2 from 3 in this sphere at Windsor (2m) in January. One of the likelier types representing the home team. Has won her last two without much fuss and trainer rates her chances in this higher grade.
9th	22 9th (22) (100/1 +0%) Tour Ovalie		100 100/1(+0%)																															(22) Tour Ovalie 100/1, Progressive mare landed a hat-trick in a Newbury handicap (16.3f) in December and after facing a stiff task from 6 lb out of the weights in a better-quality race at Windsor, quickly regained the winning thread in a lesser event at Taunton. Most likely out of her depth in this company. Multiple winner but she makes very limited appeal on this promotion to Graded level.
10th	8 10th (8) (66/1 -65%) Jane Eire		66 66/1(-65%)																															(8) Jane Eire 66/1, Balko mare who has improved with each outing to date, beaten on the nod at Gowran (2m) in October prior to deservedly going one place better in Cork maiden (16.3f) a month later. Faces her toughest assignment yet back from 4 months off but in excellent hands and unlikely we've seen best of her yet. Form is down the pecking order in this company and she's been off since early November.
11th	2 11th (2) (9/1 -13%) Aurora Vega		9 9/1(-13%)																															(2) Aurora Vega 9/1, Fantastically bred very useful bumper winner who proved her Wexford running all wrong back from a break when registering back-to-back victories in mares' hurdles at Fairyhouse in January. Boasts an already excellent strike rate and she's of interest with further progress in the offing. 6-9 under rules; workmanlike in a Grade 3 last time but can no doubt improve further.
12th	16 12th (16) (100/1 -150%) Magic Mccolgan		100 100/1(-150%)																															(16) Magic Mccolgan 100/1, Encouraging second on hurdles bow at Cork and built on that promise when justifying market confidence to land a novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, soft) in January, having jumped left in the home straight. Remains to be seen if she can mix it in better company dropping back in distance. Won her maiden at Punchestown despite jumping markedly left at the last two flights.
13th	14 13th (14) (200/1 -60%) Kitty Foyle		200 200/1(-60%)																															(14) Kitty Foyle 200/1, Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 2m) and has been steadily progressive in this sphere, finishing a creditable third behind Jubilee Alpha in a Listed event at Taunton (16.5f) in December. Underwhelming effort back on the Flat last month and faces an uphill task pitched into this company. Useful winning hurdler but Jubilee Alpha has her number on their previous clashes.
14th	13 14th (13) (66/1 -65%) Kimi De Mai		66 66/1(-65%)																															(13) Kimi De Mai 66/1, Completed a hat-trick in shorter-distance French bumpers but failed to justify support on hurdling debut for this yard when a distant third behind the promising Sixandahalf. She's entitled to come for that but needs to improve significantly. Triple bumper winner in France but was 16l behind Sixandahalf at Fairyhouse.
15th	20 15th (20) (250/1 -25%) Queenie St Clair		250 250/1(-25%)																															(20) Queenie St Clair 250/1, Well-beaten last of 8 behind Aurora Vega at Fairyhouse in January and again looked out of her depth when comfortably held in the Grade 3 Red Mills at Gowran last month. Racing back against her own sex but difficult to be positive about her chances. Only 1-18 on the Flat and no closer than 16l in four races over hurdles; out of her depth.
16th	23 16th (23) (33/1 -32%) Venusienne		33 33/1(-32%)																															(23) Venusienne 33/1, Authorized mare who showed plenty of ability when second in newcomers' listed hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f) only start in 2023. Absent since but that was a sound start and feasible to think she can improve on that now starting out for Willie Mullins. Runner-up in sole French start; this asks a huge question of her after so long out.
17th	19 17th (19) (150/1 -127%) Mystical Goddess		150 150/1(-127%)																															(19) Mystical Goddess 150/1, Winning pointer made perfect start to career under Rules when successful in a Clonmel maiden in October. Not disgraced in a couple of Graded mares events subsequently, fourth of 8 behind Aurora Vega at Fairyhouse (18.2f) latest, in first-time tongue tie. Will likely prove better over further. Beaten about 10l in her two Grade 3s, latterly behind Aurora Vega; opposable.
18th	4 18th (4) (200/1 -100%) Brendas Asking		200 200/1(-100%)																															(4) Brendas Asking 200/1, Has really found her feet this season building on a creditable second at Ludlow in December when up in class, fifth of 7 in a Grade 2 mares races at Ascot the following month, having enjoyed the run of the race. Conditions unlikely to be as favourable again and tough ask facing better opposition. Only 1-9 over hurdles and limitations were ruthlessly exposed at this level two months ago.
19th	15 19th (15) (200/1 -33%) Lagertha		200 200/1(-33%)																															(15) Lagertha 200/1, Useful bumper performer left previous hurdles form behind when looking a different proposition at Chepstow (2m, heavy) last time. Step into graded company may prove a bridge too far. Won easily at Chepstow last time but unlikely to be following up in this company.
20th	17 20th (17) (11/1 -69%) Maughreen		11 11/1(-69%)																															(17) Maughreen 11/1, Won sole start in bumpers and maintained her unbeaten record after 12 months off in 12-runner mares' maiden hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f) with plenty to spare. From the family of Festival winner Faugheen and no surprise to see marked improvement. Merits respect in first-time hood. Held in high regard by her top team and unextended to win her bumper/maiden; now hooded.
3	3 |PU| (3) (14/1 +65%) Bluey		14 14/1(+65%)																															(3) Bluey 14/1, Successful only start in bumpers last spring and excellent start over hurdles this term, making it 2 wins from 4 starts from the front in 5-runner mares' novice at Market Rasen (16.6f) 23 days ago, unchallenged. This a whole different ball game but she's going the right way. A front-runner who will be prominent to a point but probably not where it matters.
7	7 |PU| (7) (22/1 +21%) Hollygrove Cha Cha		22 22/1(+21%)																															(7) Hollygrove Cha Cha 22/1, Won both starts in bumpers last spring and continued good work sent hurdling this term, benefiting as expected from the return to further when taking her career tally to 5 wins from 6 starts in Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Sandown last month. Drop back in trip may not suit. Recent Grade 2 winner but even so she probably has no more than place aspirations.
10	10 |PU| (10) (25/1 -56%) Just A Rose		25 25/1(-56%)																															(10) Just A Rose 25/1, Won sole start in points (Dec 2023) and marked herself out as a mare of considerable potential when taking apart a 12-runner Taunton maiden on hurdles bow 54 days ago. Strength of that race is questionable but significant that leading yard pitch her in here having only second hurdles start. Unexposed dual winner but probably speaks volumes that Harry Cobden prefers Jubilee Alpha.

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Maughreen has won both outings to date (one bumper and one hurdle) by a combined total of 16 lengths and she is a fascinating runner for Willie and Patrick Mullins, while it is interesting that Paul Townend instead rides Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle scorer Aurora Vega. Galileo Dame was narrowly defeated in Grade 1 company at the Dublin Racing Festival and can go close with any further improvement, but preference is for Gavin Cromwell's SIXANDAHALF. This high-class Flat performer, and impressive Punchestown Festival bumper winner, looked a natural when bolting up on her hurdling debut at Fairyhouse in January and she should have a lot more to come in this sphere. Karoline Banbou is another with a chance for team Mullins, while Diva Luna and Jubilee Alpha look the pick of the English runners.

The biggest field ever assembled in this contest and it's every bit as competitive as you would expect. SIXANDAHALF developed into a useful stayer on the Flat last season and continued that progression over hurdles when routing some decent horses at Fairyhouse in January. Smart French bumper winner Karoline Banbou could hardly have been more impressive when shedding her maiden tag last month and remains completely unexposed, while Jubilee Alpha is a serious contender for the home team.

The filly GALILEO DAME would have had realisitc hopes in the Triumph and yet she runs here armed with her useful age allowance.

13:20 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:34 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 23f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (20/1 -67%) Aleish Lass		20 20/1(-67%)																															(6) Aleish Lass 20/1, Winning pointer. Third of 11 in hunter chase at Cork (24f, heavy, 5/2) on debut over fences. Off 11 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Points' winner; potential improver returning to hurdles on better ground.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 -122%) A Mere Bagatelle		10 10/1(-122%)																															(3) A Mere Bagatelle 10/1, 33/1, fell in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft) 166 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and he's much lower in the weights in this sphere. Solid third at Downpatrick last August, fell twice over fences afterwards; comeback run.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +31%) Master Of The Sums		4.5 9/2(+31%)																															(2) Master Of The Sums 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, good third of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft) 74 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Encouraging Limerick maiden third; likely more to come upped in trip for handicap debut.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +30%) St Anthonys Corner		14 14/1(+30%)																															(5) St Anthonys Corner 14/1, 16/1, fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hasn't backed up shock maiden win; improved ground conditions may suit.
5th	17 5th (17) (4/1 +82%) Captain Kate		4 4/1(+82%)																															(17) Captain Kate 4/1, Maiden pointer. Fifteenth of 20 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 47 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Soundly beaten at huge prices in maidens; cheekpieces added for handicap debut.
6th	13 6th (13) (14/1 +13%) Fortuna Lora		14 14/1(+13%)																															(13) Fortuna Lora 14/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy, 50/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Encouraging effort in first-time blinkers last month but more needed; drop in trip to suit.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -113%) Nazine		16 16/1(-113%)																															(7) Nazine 16/1, One win from 26 NH runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, brought down in handicap chase at this course (25.5f, good). Off 9 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Fair form chasing when last seen; absent since May and may need this.
8th	12 8th (12) (16/1 +52%) A Year Older		16 16/1(+52%)																															(12) A Year Older 16/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (40/1) at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) on debut over fences 88 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Weak form in handicap hurdles, pulled up on recent chase debut; hard to fancy.
9th	9 9th (9) (40/1 -21%) Free Parking		40 40/1(-21%)																															(9) Free Parking 40/1, Twenty-first of 23 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 116 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed-off back after a year away at Navan last time and massive improvement is needed.
15	15 |B| (15) (40/1 -60%) Noble Expression		40 40/1(-60%)																															(15) Noble Expression 40/1, 33/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 6 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Modest enough AW run just 6 days ago; hurdles form for previous yard moderate.
11	11 |F| (11) (9/2 +72%) Lummi Island		4.5 9/2(+72%)																															(11) Lummi Island 9/2, 40/1, below form eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft) 111 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Showed ability in bumpers but yet to run to the same level over flights; cheekpieces tried.
4	4 |F| (4) (50/1 -100%) Kilheffernan		50 50/1(-100%)																															(4) Kilheffernan 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 9 in minor event hurdle (100/1) at Clonmel (19.2f, good to soft) 126 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Very little to take from three maiden runs, opening mark appears very harsh.
8	8 |U| (8) (15/2 -15%) Dream Once More		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(8) Dream Once More 15/2, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 136 days ago, pulled up soon after. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Declan Queally. Can make presence felt. Fair form late last season for the Queally yard; more needed on comeback run for new yard.
16	16 |U| (16) (28/1 -40%) Realtin Lonrach		28 28/1(-40%)																															(16) Realtin Lonrach 28/1, 16/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 45 days ago, losing place when bad mistake third. Not taken lightly. 11-race maiden and failed to complete in two of her last three starts.
10th	18 10th (18) (80/1 -186%) Nicoles Getaway		80 80/1(-186%)																															(18) Nicoles Getaway 80/1, Last of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 50/1) 17 days ago. Soon detached on last month's comeback run after huge absence; best watched for now.
11th	10 11th (10) (6/1 +14%) Garcon Doux		6 6/1(+14%)																															(10) Garcon Doux 6/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (21f, heavy, 8/1) 44 days ago, pulled up. Down to a good mark if he can bounce back. Heavy ground probably didn't suit here on latest; better ground to suit so don't rule out.
14	14 |PU| (14) (22/1 +45%) Sonny Fella		22 22/1(+45%)																															(14) Sonny Fella 22/1, Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.1f, heavy, 40/1) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Handicap debut last month not without promise; much more needed.
1	1 |PU| (1) (50/1 -257%) Stellium		50 50/1(-257%)																															(1) Stellium 50/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap (150/1) at Roscommon (12.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving M. C. Grassick. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Fair sort on flat; off nearly 2 years and best watched on yard and handicap hurdle debut.

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A MERE BAGATELLE returns following a winter break to contest this weak handicap. A faller on his last two runs in September, he had previously shown useful form and scored over fences at Killarney last May. Ground-versatile and suited by this distance, he was beaten in three completed hurdle starts last summer but is now rated 18lb lower in this sphere than over fences. Aleish Lass hasn't run since being placed in an ordinary hunters chase last April but is interesting reverting to hurdling. A point-to-point winner, she stays well and should compete from 91. Point-to-point winner Master Of The Sums is respected on his placed effort here in December.

MASTER OF THE SUMS produced his most promising effort yet when third in novice company here in December and rates the type to progress again now handicapping. Garcon Doux and A Mere Bagatelle are a couple of potential threats.

Not much to get excited about but MASTER OF THE SUMS looks a likely one now upped in trip after a promising effort here at Christmas

13:34 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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13:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/9 +100%) Benmore		0.444444 4/9(+100%)																															(1) Benmore 4/9, Has shown enough to suggest he is capable of winning a race of this nature but has been held back by his jumping including on handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 22 days ago, having been well-backed. Leading chance if first-time cheekpieces sharpen up his jumping. In the frame in all four starts at up to 2m4f; down in trip with cheekpieces on; contender.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 -29%) Nathan Wells		9 9/1(-29%)																															(6) Nathan Wells 9/1, One of the lesser lights for the Gordon Elliott yard, disappointed on final start for that stable when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 22/1) 17 days ago. Drops in distance and has cheekpieces applied on stable debut and one to note in the betting in a moderate maiden contest. Ex-Gordon Elliott; fair efforts in h'caps last twice; cheekpieces tried; each-way chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 +24%) Kingston Rock		25 25/1(+24%)																															(5) Kingston Rock 25/1, Some promise when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) in December but failed to back up after 10 weeks off when disappointing at Carlisle (19.3f) last month. Cheekpieces on for the first-time but others have a more convincing profile. Ten-race maiden; well beaten this term; cheekpieces tried; others appeal more..
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +13%) Soldier In Mayo		7 7/1(+13%)																															(7) Soldier In Mayo 7/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and while showing some promise on a bumper on stable debut, faced a tough task on hurdling bow last time, sixth of 7 in a decent novice hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 66/1) last time. This looks a more realistic assignment. Irish point winner; well beaten on hurdles debut; this an easier race; worth considering.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 -60%) Freedom Day		80 80/1(-60%)																															(3) Freedom Day 80/1, Fair Flat winner but he has made an inauspicious start in this sphere and for present connections, again achieving little when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) 6 days ago in first-time hood. He may do better once handicapping but he is difficult to fancy in this company. 1m Flat winner; well beaten both completed hurdle starts; not an obvious contender.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +31%) Jungle Jet		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(4) Jungle Jet 11/2, Placed in Irish point on latest outing in May. Dam is an unraced sister to smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Emitom and it'll be interesting to see if there is any market support for him on Rules debut. £9,000 buy after showing ordinary form pointing in Ireland; best watched on stable debut.
8	8 |PU| (8) (200/1 -203%) Whateverwilldo		200 200/1(-203%)																															(8) Whateverwilldo 200/1, Once-raced maiden isn't bred to be much and he showed little when seventh of 9 in a bumper (50/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with plenty to prove. Home-bred 5yo; didn't show much in a Wetherby bumper on debut; best watched for now.

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BENMORE was slightly disappointing when well held in handicap company over an extended 2m3f at Doncaster but his previous form suggests that the five-year-old could be hard to beat in a race of this nature, especially as first-time cheekpieces may bring about improvement. The rest all arrive here with plenty to prove, but Nathan Wells and Soldier In Mayo are the pick of them.

An ordinary maiden and a decent opportunity for BENMORE if he can put it all together in first-time cheekpieces. Famous Liss went close in novice company last year and has a chance if bouncing back from his latest run, while Nathan Wells and Jungle Jet should both be monitored for support on their respective stable debuts.

A chance is taken on SOLDIER IN MAYO, who is likely to prove a great better than he showed on his hurdles debut at Musselburgh.

13:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:00 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
19	19 (19) (40/1 -43%) Ryan's Rocket		40 40/1(-43%)																															(19) Ryan's Rocket 40/1, £110,000 Irish point winner who made bright start over hurdles last season, winning twice during the spring, and left disappointing reappearance effort behind when scoring on chase debut at Chepstow in November. However, he didn't appear to get home in the C&D handicap won by Jagwar last time. All rules wins at 2m; failed to get home in soft-ground event over C&D last time.
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 +42%) Caldwell Potter		7 7/1(+42%)																															(3) Caldwell Potter 7/1, Reached a smart level over hurdles (Grade 1 winner) for Gordon Elliott and perfect start in this sphere for new connections (€740,000 buy) in 2m Carlisle novice chase in December. However, beaten favourite here and at Windsor since, not finding a great deal at the business end on either occasion. Gets into this handicap off an attractive mark; Grade 1 hurdle winner for previous stable.
2	10 2nd (10) (125/1 -213%) Anyway		125 125/1(-213%)																															(10) Anyway 125/1, Winner of 3 of his 12 starts over hurdles and bright start in this sphere when ½-length second to The Other Mozzie at Galway in October. However, it's fair to say that he has failed to build on that since, most recently beaten around 10 lengths in the Leopardstown maiden won by Dee Capo. Can be opposed on balance of form and appears poorly handicapped in this hot race.
3	9 3rd (9) (66/1 -371%) O'moore Park		66 66/1(-371%)																															(9) O'moore Park 66/1, Useful hurdler who, despite falling on his first 2 starts over fences, is essentially a good jumper, as he demonstrated when fourth of 11 in a Gowran maiden chase (2½m, heavy) last month. Will need to improve on that if he's to play a major role here but better can be expected now handicapping. Managed to complete last time; final-fence faller in his other two chase runs; not solid.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 -50%) Nurburgring		9 9/1(-50%)																															(8) Nurburgring 9/1, Quickly made up into a smart hurdler, the highlight being his Galway Hurdle success in August. Promise on first 2 starts in this sphere and, though never a threat at Leopardstown (17f) last time, much better is expected now upped in trip for this handicap chase debut. Also has cheekpieces refitted. Fourth in the Triumph 12 months ago; has a very attractive chase mark; shortlisted.
5th	18 5th (18) (33/1 +0%) Es Perfecto		33 33/1(+0%)																															(18) Es Perfecto 33/1, Off the mark at fifth attempt over fences in a Kempton handicap on return in November. Below par over the same C&D on Boxing Day but back on the right track equipped with cheekpieces the last twice, latterly scoring in good style at Sandown (2½m, good to soft). More on his plate here up 7 lb. In-form 10yo but the stats are against him (no horse older than nine has won this race).
6th	2 6th (2) (4/1 +43%) Firefox		4 4/1(+43%)																															(2) Firefox 4/1, Very smart novice hurdler last term, placing in Grade 1s at the 3 big spring festivals. Jumped well when making a winning return/chase debut in November and hasn't done much wrong against classy novices since. Good chance he has an even bigger performance in him now venturing into handicap company. Smart, consistent and has several pieces of Grade 1 form (hurdles/fences); major player.
7th	12 7th (12) (20/1 +9%) The Other Mozzie		20 20/1(+9%)																															(12) The Other Mozzie 20/1, Made a winning reappearance/chase debut at Galway in October. Beaten a fair way here the following month but back on track in first-time cheekpieces when landing a 2m Naas handicap in good style last time. Much more on his plate off an 11 lb higher mark in this ultra-competitive contest, though. Scored over 2m last time; lacks consistency and has something to prove back at 2m4f.
8th	7 8th (7) (25/1 +0%) Insurrection		25 25/1(+0%)																															(7) Insurrection 25/1, Dual winner over hurdles who was a good second of 5 in listed novice at Chepstow on chasing debut in October. No joy next 2 starts but then improved when coming home 16 lengths clear of his nearest pursuer in a 7-runner Musselburgh handicap (2½m, good to soft). 8 lb rise could find him out here. Won well last time but this is a harder task and Harry Cobden sides with Caldwell Potter.
9th	6 9th (6) (15/2 +6%) Asian Master		7.5 15/2(+6%)																															(6) Asian Master 15/2, Winning pointer who was 2-4 over hurdles last season and plenty of promise strong maiden chases at Fairyhouse this winter, third to smart stablemate Majborough on first occasion. Promises to be suited by this stiffer test now pitched into a handicap for the first time and he's strongly considered. Fourth in the Supreme here last year; potentially ahead of his mark; interesting contender.
13	13 |B| (13) (28/1 -12%) What's Up Darling		28 28/1(-12%)																															(13) What's Up Darling 28/1, Grade 3 hurdles winner last term and far from disgraced when sixth of 21 in the Martin Pipe at this meeting 12 months ago. Below par last time at Gowran but has otherwise made a positive start to life over fences and improvement could be on the way now pitched into a handicap in this sphere. Lacks progression and is out of the winning habit (on a nine-race losing sequence).
1	1 |F| (1) (13/2 +35%) Springwell Bay		6.5 13/2(+35%)																															(1) Springwell Bay 13/2, Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow in October. Not ideally suited by muddling pace in small-field novice events next 2 starts but then showed what he can do with an emphatic C&D success in a Grade 3 handicap on New Year's Day. One to consider despite a 9 lb hike. Highly progressive; impressive in an open handicap over C&D on New Year's Day; big player.
11th	5 11th (5) (14/1 -40%) Answer To Kayf		14 14/1(-40%)																															(5) Answer To Kayf 14/1, Useful hurdler but bettered anything he achieved in that sphere when making it third time lucky over fences with a power-packed front-running display in 2½m Naas handicap (heavy) in January. Now finds himself in a tougher race off 15 lb higher but this Irish raider shouldn't be underestimated. Fourth in the Martin Pipe here 12 months ago; easy success over fences last time; solid.
12th	4 12th (4) (50/1 -127%) Dee Capo		50 50/1(-127%)																															(4) Dee Capo 50/1, Bumper/dual hurdles winner who opened his chase account at the third attempt in a handicap at Leopardstown during the Christmas period. Stamina seemingly stretched upped to 25f on heavy ground at Naas next time and this scenario will be more suitable, albeit he will need to raise his game. Should be suited by this drop back in distance but doesn't look favourably treated.
13th	14 13th (14) (17/2 +29%) Pic Roc		8.5 17/2(+29%)																															(14) Pic Roc 17/2, Useful winning hurdler who failed to complete on chase debut in November but no problems in the jumping department since, finishing second in novice handicaps at Exeter (19f, heavy) and Newbury (23f, soft). Remains open to improvement as a chaser and could have a part to play. Ran well behind Lord Of Thunder at Newbury; threatening to regain the winning thread.
14th	15 14th (15) (50/1 -52%) Densworth		50 50/1(-52%)																															(15) Densworth 50/1, Three-time hurdle winner who left his reappearance/chase debut well behind when landing a 5-runner Wetherby handicap (19.5f, good) in November. However, he was subsequently pulled up at Newbury, adding to an in-and-out record. Has subsequently had wind surgery. Cheekpieces also go on. Less consistent than stablemate Pic Roc; had further wind surgery since last run.
15th	11 15th (11) (40/1 -82%) San Salvador		40 40/1(-82%)																															(11) San Salvador 40/1, Got it together over fences with back-to-back wins at Listowel and Roscommon within the space of 8 days last September. Looked held when falling 2 out on latest chase start at Leopardstown on Boxing Day and, though successful on the Flat since, he looks vulnerable here. Grade 3 winner; useful but record suggests a safe round of jumping is not guaranteed.
16	16 |PU| (16) (14/1 +13%) Moon D'orange		14 14/1(+13%)																															(16) Moon D'orange 14/1, Novice hurdle winner during short stint with Fergal O'Brien and has taken well to fences for new yard, making the frame 4 times on the bounce prior to opening chase account in a C&D handicap in January, doing well to survive a last-fence mistake. More will be needed having gone up 6 lb for that. Successful under Sean Bowen in an open handicap over C&D last time, showing grit; solid.
20	20 |PU| (20) (66/1 -100%) Shanbally Kid		66 66/1(-100%)																															(20) Shanbally Kid 66/1, Capable of useful form over hurdles, as he demonstrated when third in the 21-runner Coral Cup at the 2024 Festival. Hasn't come close to matching that level of form in 4 starts since switched to fences, though, and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Third in the 2024 Coral Cup; unconvincing form over fences this term; revival needed.

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Fourth in last year's Supreme, Asian Master has yet to score in three starts over fences, but is expected to improve for this extra distance. The latter comment also applies to Nurburgring, who finished strongly for fourth in last year's Triumph Hurdle, although he jumped poorly over fences when disappointing at Leopardstown in December. Firefox finished a creditable third in the Irish Arkle last time and was beaten less than a length in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse earlier in the season. A bold bid is anticipated from Gordon Elliott's charge, although it's the highly-progressive SPRINGWELL BAY that makes most appeal. He finished runner-up here in December before returning the emphatic winner of a competitive handicap over C&D and is taken to defy a 9lb rise. Moon D'orange was a less impressive winner over these fences in January.

FIREFOX has lots of good efforts to his name at Graded level over hurdles and fences and can make his class tell now moving into his first handicap. Asian Master and Nurburgring are other Irish-trained runners who brings obvious potential to their handicap chase debuts, while Springwell Bay is one who carries solid handicap form having won a hot race here on New Year's Day.

Attractively handicapped CALDWELL POTTER (nap) is first choice ahead of Springwell Bay, Nurburgring and Asian Master.

14:00 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:14 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (150/1 -50%) Way Down We Go		150 150/1(-50%)																															(5) Way Down We Go 150/1, Made belated debut when 250/1, last of 20 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) on NH debut 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip but others have much stronger claims. Huge price when last of 20 at Navan last month, can be left out of calculations.
1	1 1st (1) (4/9 +63%) Custom Taylor		0.444444 4/9(+63%)																															(1) Custom Taylor 4/9, Fairly useful hurdler. Contested stronger race than he needed to on handicap debut when tenth of 25 at Leopardstown (24.1f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Should stay this far and remains of interest now visored stepping back into much calmer waters. Faced a demanding task in a good handicap last time, strong chance on the balance of form.
2	7 2nd (7) (18/1 +36%) Nytol		18 18/1(+36%)																															(7) Nytol 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving S. Curling when 66/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Interesting to see if any market support comes on second start for this yard. Placed once two seasons ago, hampered and unseated on reappearance at Leopardstown.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 -13%) Rachel's Secret		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(8) Rachel's Secret 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules, struggled on only start for Henry De Bromhead after 12 months off but likely needed the run. Reunited with previous trainer and may be capable of better in first-time hood. Showed promise for this yard last season, has returned to the stable after a Tramore flop.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -60%) Mayo Shirocco		16 16/1(-60%)																															(6) Mayo Shirocco 16/1, Point winner. Wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy, 7/2) on NH debut 17 days ago. Should improve. Point winner last October, should be better for her hurdling debut at Punchestown.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 -33%) Masterboy Davis		4 4/1(-33%)																															(3) Masterboy Davis 4/1, Latest performance much more in line with the fair form he'd shown in a pair of bumpers, third of 11 in a maiden at Cork (24f) in January. One for the shortlist. Useful form in bumpers, Cork third was a step in the right direction, should go close.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 -18%) Ennell Shadow		33 33/1(-18%)																															(2) Ennell Shadow 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut effort when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Navan (22.4f, heavy, 150/1) 12 days ago and we may see the best of him in handicaps. Not disgraced at Navan 12 days ago and looks capable of seeing out this trip.
7th	4 7th (4) (80/1 -60%) Maximouse		80 80/1(-60%)																															(4) Maximouse 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1 and raced with tongue strap on, fifteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago. Up in trip and has a bit to find. Well exposed in points in Britain, tailed off on Irish and hurdling debut at Clonmel.

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CUSTOM TAYLOR has useful form over staying distances and drops in grade, having finished midfield in a smart Listed handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival last month. The selection had previously run well here over Christmas and bumped into subsequent winner Will The Wise at Punchestown in January. A reproduction of that form would see him difficult to beat. Masterboy Davis' form is inconsistent and while he ran satisfactorily at Cork in January, may struggle to beat the selection. Rachel's Secret disappointed on her reappearance run on New Year's Day and has since reverted to Declan Queally's yard.

CUSTOM TAYLOR appeals most dropping significantly in class and he can get off the mark over hurdles in a first-time visor. Stablemate Rachel's Secret may well be capable of better on second run after a significant absence, while Masterboy Davis should run well again if the blinkers have a similarly positive impact.

This is a good opportunity for CUSTOM TAYLOR whose most recent run was in a valuable handicap. His maiden form is solid

14:14 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (20/1 -100%) Fia Fuinidh		20 20/1(-100%)																															(4) Fia Fuinidh 20/1, Yet to score over fences. Did go very close at Kelso (17f) in November but disappointing since. Remains to be seen whether this step back up in trip suits. Two good seconds in the autumn; not as good since and has stamina to prove back over 2m4f.
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 +36%) Divas Doyen		9 9/1(+36%)																															(7) Divas Doyen 9/1, Finally came good in 2½m handicap at Carlisle in November. Good second on next 2 starts but not in the same form when fourth the last twice. Carlisle winner in November; not run as well since but this stiff track will suit her.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 +50%) Halpha Soleil		8 8/1(+50%)																															(3) Halpha Soleil 8/1, Won 2½m hurdle here off 3 lb higher in June but his chase efforts since have been no more than respectable. Course winner over hurdles; fair form chasing (behind Konfusion latest); each-way chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/1 +47%) Konfusion		1 1/1(+47%)																															(1) Konfusion 1/1, Strong in the market and improved when returning from 5 months off to land a 19.5f Wetherby handicap on his second start over fences, beating a subsequent winner. An 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him. Won on second chase start last time; 8lb higher but 3lb well in; should go well again.
4	9 4th (9) (25/1 +0%) Cudgel		25 25/1(+0%)																															(9) Cudgel 25/1, All 6 career wins have been registered here but needs to show he's still the force of old as a 12-y-o. Six course wins; not been in top form recently and this looks a decent race for the grade.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 -17%) Diamond Mix		7 7/1(-17%)																															(5) Diamond Mix 7/1, Improved in his second handicap chase when 6 lengths second over 2m at Newcastle 4 weeks ago, staying on as if this step back up will suit. Respected. Career-best when runner-up on 2nd chase start latest (form sound); up in trip; contender.
6th	11 6th (11) (80/1 -220%) Derracrin		80 80/1(-220%)																															(11) Derracrin 80/1, Won over fences in May 2023 but pulled up in just 2 outings since. Something to prove. C&D winner in May 2023; pulled up both starts since, latest after a long break.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 -186%) Low Mileage		10 10/1(-186%)																															(6) Low Mileage 10/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in Ireland. Best effort for new yard from a falling mark when close second over 2½m at Musselburgh last month. Claims if he can build on that. 0-18 but sound efforts in cheekpieces last twice, latest over 2m4f; interesting.
8th	8 8th (8) (10/1 -33%) Lewa House		10 10/1(-33%)																															(8) Lewa House 10/1, Fourteen runs since his course handicap hurdle win in 2022 but he showed he retains ability when returning from wind surgery to finish second at Ayr (20.5f) last month. Makes chase debut. 1-22 over hurdles; good second after a wind op last time; best watched on chase debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -38%) Billable Grant		22 22/1(-38%)																															(10) Billable Grant 22/1, Raced mainly over hurdles, failing to make a significant impact in 4 handicap starts since joining this yard. Others are preferred back chasing. Ex-Irish; maiden hurdle winner in 2022; well beaten both chase attempts.
2	2 |PU| (2) (12/1 +14%) Shadows In The Sky		12 12/1(+14%)																															(2) Shadows In The Sky 12/1, Dual C&D winner this season, latterly in October. Below par last twice but no surprise were a return to Hexham to spark a revival. Two chase wins over C&D last year (good); these conditions suit; worth considering.

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Konfusion has to be of interest following his Wetherby success a couple of weeks ago, but a subsequent 8lb rise is a concern. As a result, preference is for LOW MILEAGE, who was only beaten a neck into second at Musselburgh and is just 2lb higher now. Diamond Mix edges out Lewa House and Divas Doyen to be best of the rest.

KONFUSION should have more to offer over fences and is a confident pick assuming this doesn't come a bit quick on him after Wetherby. The step back up in trip should suit last month's Newcastle runner-up Diamond Mix and he's second choice ahead of Low Mileage, who has refound some form since the cheekpieces and tongue tie combination have gone on.

In an open race the vote goes to DIAMOND MIX, who was runner-up in a strong race at Newcastle on his second chase start last time.

14:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
22	22 (22) (20/1 +39%) Zain Nights		20 20/1(+39%)																															(22) Zain Nights 20/1, Useful stayer on Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and much improved over hurdles last spring, completing a handicap hat-trick in a big-field contest at Haydock in May. Returned with a good third here in October and back on track when fourth to Super Survivor at Huntingdon latest. C&D winner; back to form at Huntingdon (soft) latest but he now needs to hit a new level.
1	19 1st (19) (25/1 +0%) Doddiethegreat		25 25/1(+0%)																															(19) Doddiethegreat 25/1, Returned to form from out of the blue in first-time cheekpieces when 2¼ lengths second of 13 to One Big Bang in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. However, has a history of tame finishes and the headgear isn't certain to work so well this time. Back-to-form 2nd at Haydock (upped to 3m) with cheekpieces; now tongue tied as well.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/2 +0%) Jeriko Du Reponet		5.5 11/2(+0%)																															(10) Jeriko Du Reponet 11/2, Point scorer who also won first 3 starts over hurdles, including a Grade 2. Ran no sort of race on Sandown chase bow but better signs since returned to hurdling, including when third to Catch Him Derry on his first try at around this trip at Exeter last time. Interesting in first-time cheekpieces. Some renewed promise from off the pace on last two outings; wears headgear first time.
3	20 3rd (20) (14/1 +13%) Catch Him Derry		14 14/1(+13%)																															(20) Catch Him Derry 14/1, Won 3 of his first 4 handicaps, including hard held on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October. Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock in November but very much back on the up when winning 12-runner handicap at Exeter (23.1f) last month. Respected. Won Exeter qualifier (good to soft); 6lb higher today but overall he's been progressive.
4	8 4th (8) (15/2 +25%) Feet Of A Dancer		7.5 15/2(+25%)																															(8) Feet Of A Dancer 15/2, Progressive sort who shaped well back in a handicap on her first go at 3m when 4½ lengths third of 20 to Win Some Lose Some in Leopardstown Handicap (23.4f, good) over the Christmas period. Yard took this with Mrs Milner in 2021 and she's an interesting contender. Good 3rd of 20 at Leopardstown (2m7f, yielding) latest; respected stable won this in 2021.
5th	14 5th (14) (14/1 +22%) One Big Bang		14 14/1(+22%)																															(14) One Big Bang 14/1, Won first 2 starts for James Owen and improved when second in valuable Betfair Stayers Handicap at Haydock (3m, heavy) in November. Poor effort in first time cheekpieces at Ffos Las but resumed progress when landing 13-runner event at aforementioned track last month. Hit with 7 lb rise. Career best to win at Haydock (3m1f) latest from Doddiethegreat and he did it quite tidily.
6th	13 6th (13) (8/1 -14%) Will The Wise		8 8/1(-14%)																															(13) Will The Wise 8/1, Is progressing well and supplemented his sign-off win in maidens with a performance laced with stamina when forging clear late on in 19-runner handicap at Naas (23.1f) 18 days ago. Has an 11 lb higher mark and a quick turnaround to contend with but remains unexposed. Won handicap debut in a right slog for 19-runner Naas qualifier (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago.
7th	2 7th (2) (20/1 +0%) Karl Des Tourelles		20 20/1(+0%)																															(2) Karl Des Tourelles 20/1, Is yet to add to his debut success but got well and truly back on the up contesting his first handicap over an even longer trip when second of 15 at Punchestown (24.1f) in November. Showed similar form when third in 5-runner minor event at Limerick (20f) since and remains unexposed at 3m. Promising youngster who looks set to resume improvement on today's step back up in trip.
8th	7 8th (7) (7/1 +42%) D Art D Art		7 7/1(+42%)																															(7) D Art D Art 7/1, Resumed his progress in no uncertain terms when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) in October. Good third at Navan the following month and improved again when second in 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (25f) in December. Most likeable and seems sure to run another big race. Late headway at Navan (2m6f) and close call at Carlisle (upped to 3m1f, soft); progressive.
9th	11 9th (11) (16/1 +0%) Patter Merchant		16 16/1(+0%)																															(11) Patter Merchant 16/1, Galway maiden winner who has shaped well since switched to handicap company, rallying after flattening 2 out when 7¼ lengths fourth of 19 to Will The Wise at Naas (23.1f, heavy) on most recent outing. Interesting contender. Two 4ths and a 5th when sent handicapping (3m/2m7f last twice); should retain potential.
10th	23 10th (23) (28/1 +58%) Idem		28 28/1(+58%)																															(23) Idem 28/1, Made the most of a drop in class in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) in December, travelling well and needing only to be pushed out. Ran at least as well in defeat from a career high mark at Musselburgh since, despite a ropey round of jumping, but this demands more. Good, staying-on fourth in the Musselburgh qualifier (3m, good to soft) on latest outing.
11th	15 11th (15) (25/1 +0%) Super Survivor		25 25/1(+0%)																															(15) Super Survivor 25/1, Built on his reappearance to win his first race for 2 years in 6-runner handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) in December, overcoming pace bias. Well backed when following up in 10-runner event at Huntingdon (25f) and is clearly as good as ever. Impressively resurgent to win at Doncaster and Huntingdon; back to almost career-high mark.
12th	24 12th (24) (40/1 +39%) American Sniper		40 40/1(+39%)																															(24) American Sniper 40/1, Back to best with cheekpieces refitted when gamely landing 4-runner handicap at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) in November. Solid efforts next 2 outings but found good run coming to a halt at Wetherby on most recent outing. Bounce back required. Took a four-runner race at Newbury (3m, good) in November but there are safer options.
13th	6 13th (6) (66/1 -65%) Supreme Gift		66 66/1(-65%)																															(6) Supreme Gift 66/1, Showed the benefit of his reappearance as he recorded a fifth career success over hurdles in game fashion at Market Rasen (23f) in November. Below form both starts since, however. First-time blinkers replace usual visor. Won at Market Rasen in November; different headgear after out of form both runs since.
14th	4 14th (4) (8/1 +0%) Win Some Lose Some		8 8/1(+0%)																															(4) Win Some Lose Some 8/1, Most progressive sort who notched a fourth win of the season in 20-runner handicap at Leopardstown (23.4f, good, 7/2) in December, suited by step up to 3m. Has to be shortlisted. Firmly on upward curve; won with more authority than bare result in Leopardstown qualifier.
15th	1 15th (1) (40/1 +20%) Thomas Mor		40 40/1(+20%)																															(1) Thomas Mor 40/1, Showed no ill effects from 22 months off as he proved better than ever to make a winning start for a new stable (had left David Pipe) at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) in December, staying on well. Disappointing on his first try at chasing at Doncaster since but that shouldn't be held against him here. 650 days off before tidy win at Wincanton (3m1f); chase debut one month later wasn't great.
16th	18 16th (18) (25/1 -25%) Shanagh Bob		25 25/1(-25%)																															(18) Shanagh Bob 25/1, Grade 2 Cheltenham novice hurdle winner last term and, following a couple of disappointing runs over fences, got back on track returned to this sphere when runner-up to Super Survivor in 25f Huntingdon handicap in January. Unsuited by drop in trip at Warwick (21f) since and remains of interest. 2nd at Huntingdon (3m1f, soft); headgear returns and he may have more to offer as a stayer.
17th	12 17th (12) (16/1 +20%) Henri The Second		16 16/1(+20%)																															(12) Henri The Second 16/1, Grade 2 winner as a novice and built on good comeback run after 12 months off with dominant victory at Sandown (23.4f) in December, finding plenty in testing conditions. Thwarted only by a less exposed 8-y-o in a valuable event back there 8 weeks later and still unexposed as a stayer. Stormed well clear at Sandown (heavy); 2nd there latest; question if he's not in the mud.
18th	16 18th (16) (80/1 -60%) J'ai Froid		80 80/1(-60%)																															(16) J'ai Froid 80/1, Veteran who gained his seventh handicap win for current connections in typically gutsy fashion after 10 months off in 13-runner event at Chepstow (23.6f) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Has more on his plate from a 5 lb higher mark here, however. 12yo returning from 315 days off when 33-1 winner at Chepstow (3m, soft) 19 days ago.
19th	9 19th (9) (33/1 -65%) Lucky Lyreen		33 33/1(-65%)																															(9) Lucky Lyreen 33/1, Confirmed he's back to his best when 6¾ lengths third of 19 to Will The Wise in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Should give another good account. Best form in big-field handicaps on testing ground over 3m/2m7f on his last two outings.
20th	17 20th (17) (33/1 -32%) Maxi Mac Gold		33 33/1(-32%)																															(17) Maxi Mac Gold 33/1, Cork maiden winner who hit the frame for the second time in 3 handicaps starts when 2½ lengths second of 19 to Will The Wise in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Naas (23.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. 7 lb higher mark makes life tougher but could go well again. Rather inconsistent but 4th and 2nd in big-field handicaps on two of his last three starts.
5	5 |PU| (5) (33/1 -65%) Harbour Lake		33 33/1(-65%)																															(5) Harbour Lake 33/1, Strong traveller who resumed his progress when landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good) in November before succumbing to the late rally of Supreme Gift from a 6 lb higher mark at Market Rasen. Has been kept fresh for this since which is no bad thing given his overall record. Never better than when last seen (November) but he is also on a career-high mark.
3	3 |PU| (3) (33/1 +0%) Bugise Seagull		33 33/1(+0%)																															(3) Bugise Seagull 33/1, Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles last term and ended campaign with good third in Aintree Grade 1 novice. Chasing didn't go to plan but back on track over hurdles when third of 6 at Doncaster (24.4f) in December and again ran well when runner-up at Musselburgh since. Second at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last time and no shock if he has more to give.
21	21 |PU| (21) (33/1 +0%) Guard The Moon		33 33/1(+0%)																															(21) Guard The Moon 33/1, Off the mark in a Hexham maiden in May and improved when following up on Warwick handicap debut (21f) 5 months later. Good runner-up efforts at Aintree and Newbury followed and was possibly unsuited by a change of tactics when below form at Chepstow last time. Needs more, nonetheless. Progressive before he showed worryingly little on soft going last time after 12 weeks off.

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Although the Irish have dominated this contest recently, the home team managed to fill the first six places last year. With that in mind, there is a sneaking suspicion that we've yet to see the best of second-season hurdler JERIKO DU REPONET. A novice chase campaign was soon shelved after an inauspicious round of jumping at Sandown in November, but the six-year-old offered plenty to work with when a staying-on third over 2m7f at Exeter last month. That was his first attempt beyond 2m1f under Rules and this extra furlong could unlock more potential. The reopposing winner Catch Him Derry must enter calculations off a 6lb higher mark and the son of Milan isn't taken lightly. The hat-trick seeking Will The Wise made a winning handicap debut at Naas last month and Gavin Cromwell's gelding is feared most of the Irish contingent, ahead of Win Some Lose Some and Karl Des Tourelles.

FEET OF A DANCER shaped well on her first try at this trip when third at Leopardstown in December and has a very similar profile to that of Mrs Milner who went on to win this race for the yard in 2021, having also made the frame in the same qualifier, so she’s an appealing candidate, not least given her good record when fresh. Win Some Lose Some is proving most progressive and has to be shortlisted, with Jerijo du Reponet and D Art D Art others to note.

Preference is for KARL DES TOURELLES, a lightly raced youngster who brings notable potential. Win Some Lose Some is second choice.

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:54 Limerick Handicap Chase 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (15/2 -15%) Coming Up Easy		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(2) Coming Up Easy 15/2, Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Tenth of 11 in novice chase (66/1) at Navan (24f, soft) 54 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Won a course 2m5f maiden hurdle by 25l last April, out of his depth in strong novice races.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 +72%) Carlas Big Jim		7 7/1(+72%)																															(7) Carlas Big Jim 7/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 18/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Won two handicap hurdles last season, not yet showing a similar standard over fences.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/8 +63%) St Faz		1.875 15/8(+63%)																															(4) St Faz 15/8, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Good third of 11 in novice chase (6/1) at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft) 56 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Could go well. Flat and hurdles winner, form of his Fairyhouse third has been boosted, good prospects.
4	1 4th (1) (11/4 +31%) My Gaffer		2.75 11/4(+31%)																															(1) My Gaffer 11/4, Promising individual. 8/1, career best when winning 13-runner novice chase at Clonmel (20.3f, soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago, always holding on. That is good form and he can progress now handicapping. Big shout. Made a winning chase debut at Clonmel, goes into handicaps 10lb higher than hurdles mark.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/3 +17%) Midweek Voices		3.333333 10/3(+17%)																															(6) Midweek Voices 10/3, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase (4/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 26 days ago, shade fortunate as he was left in front at the last. More needed again in hat-trick bid. Progressive in winning at Punchestown and Gowran, up 15lb in total, can remain competitive.
6th	3 6th (3) (22/1 -120%) Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa		22 22/1(-120%)																															(3) Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap chase debut after being pulled up in point latest outing (Feb 15). Consistent over hurdles without winning, doubts raised by a poor point-to-point run.

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MY GAFFER had shown nice ability prior to winning on his chase debut at Clonmel last month and can defy top-weight, under a different 7lb claimer. A bumper and course maiden hurdle winner, the selection defeated the subsequent Dublin National runner-up when scoring at Clonmel and he should cope fine with drying ground. Midweek Voices has progressed very well recently but is 7lb higher than when winning at Gowran, with his same rider now claiming 2lb less. St Faz has run well on his two chase outings to date and should compete on his first handicap start.

MY GAFFER seemed reinvigorated by the switch to chasing when scoring at Clonmel and can follow up. Natural Breeze and St Faz are a couple of the dangers.

The vote goes to ST FAZ, whose Fairyhouse third was given a good boost by the winner when following up at Punchestown

14:54 Limerick Handicap Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:02 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 32f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
9	9 (9) (66/1 -100%) Hey Brother		66 66/1(-100%)																															(9) Hey Brother 66/1, Making second start for Jedd O'Keeffe, finished closer than previously when second in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good) in June. However, pulled up both starts for current yard, so he has enough to prove with cheekpieces applied. Ex-Jedd O'Keefe; good second in June; not jumped well last twice; headgear tried.
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Betterforeveryone		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(3) Betterforeveryone 9/2, Opened chase account at the fourth attempt when scoring in commanding fashion at Doncaster last season. Left behind a lesser effort when third at Bangor (29.6f, heavy) last month and he's one to note upped further in trip tried again in cheekpieces. Rare stable runner here; sound run when third over 3m5f last time; one with a chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 +25%) Shighness		12 12/1(+25%)																															(2) Shighness 12/1, Fair winning hurdler and off the mark at the fourth time of asking in this sphere in 4-runner Catterick handicap last season. However, form has gone the wrong way this season, pulled up at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) on latest outing. Blinkers on first time. Disappointing since Wetherby second in March last year; blinkers now tried.
3	10 3rd (10) (15/2 +25%) Don Brocco		7.5 15/2(+25%)																															(10) Don Brocco 15/2, Dual hurdles winner who belatedly got off the mark in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in February, making most with a bit in hand. Wasn't in the same form when pulled up at Ayr last time, but he's capable if on a going day. Winner in February; pulled up either side of that; 2nd in this in 2024; hard to assess..
4	4 4th (4) (2/1 +20%) Breeze Of Wind		2 2/1(+20%)																															(4) Breeze Of Wind 2/1, Had an excellent debut season over fences for this yard in 2023/24, winning 4 times including this same race. Suited by the emphasis on stamina when adding another victory to his tally at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) last time and he's a major player. Won this race off 2lb lower last term (heavy); back to form latest; could go well again.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/1 -20%) C'est Quelqu'un		9 9/1(-20%)																															(7) C'est Quelqu'un 9/1, Recorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season and best effort for current yard when third at Kelso in December. Bounced back from a lesser effort when also third at Doncaster (26f, good) 22 days ago, so he could be in the mix. Two wins for Gordon Elliott in 2023; good third over 3m2f latest (good); one with a chance.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Dr Shirocco		7 7/1(+13%)																															(8) Dr Shirocco 7/1, Gained a second course success (24.2f) in May and stepped up on recent run when also scoring at Musselburgh in November. After 10 weeks off, made little impression over hurdles last time, but no surprise to see him fare better back over fences here. Best on good/good to soft: 2 wins this season, first over 3m here; first run at 4m; chance.
7th	6 7th (6) (17/2 +29%) Camp Belan		8.5 17/2(+29%)																															(6) Camp Belan 17/2, Thorough stayer who cashed in on his reduced mark at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) last February. However, has run poorly on his last 2 starts, losing touch before 4 out at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Has a bit to prove as he goes back up in trip. Good third at Ayr in October but rather disappointing since; stays well; bit to prove now.
1	1 |F| (1) (12/1 -260%) Destiny Is All		12 12/1(-260%)																															(1) Destiny Is All 12/1, Enhanced good record fresh when recording a third course success at Ayr (24.1f) in October. Unsuited by way the race developed at the same C&D in January and he could go well having been beaten only 1½ lengths when fourth in this race last year. Goes well fresh; not at his best last twice; close fourth of five in this race in 2024.
5	5 |F| (5) (125/1 -25%) Clonguile Way		125 125/1(-25%)																															(5) Clonguile Way 125/1, One-time fair chaser but ended his time with John McConnell out of sorts in spring 2023 and has offered little in 2 starts back from a 19-month absence, pulled up at Newcastle (29.9f, good) in November. Best watched. Ex-Irish; not shown much after a long break for present yard; best watched for now.

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BETTERFOREVERYONE showed more promise when third in the North Wales National at Bangor and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role in this company off a 1lb lower mark. Last year's winner Breeze Of Wind has to be on the shortlist following an Ayr success, with a 2lb rise appearing fair. C'Est Quelqu'un should not be underestimated following an encouraging effort at Doncaster, while Destiny Is All is another to consider.

BREEZE OF WIND stayed on well to score at Ayr 17 days ago, his fifth career success, and he is taken to make it back-to-back wins in this race as he returns to 4m. Dr Shirocco is better over fences than hurdles and could be the main danger with his recent run behind him, while Destiny Is All also merits consideration.

The can go to DR SHIROCCO, who has yet to run over this trip, but has won twice this term and will be suited by the drying ground.

15:02 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 32f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
7	7 (7) (16/1 -33%) Jungle Boogie		16 16/1(-33%)																															(7) Jungle Boogie 16/1, Won bumper, hurdle and chase on first 3 starts for Willie Mullins. Added a fourth victory to his tally at Tramore (Grade 3) on New Year's Day last year and made a winning return at Ascot in December (favourite fell early). Very lightly raced for his age and surely has more to offer. Lightly raced for 11; a wildcard, but last year's Gold Cup 6th is no forlorn hope on form.
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 +0%) Fact To File		1.5 6/4(+0%)																															(3) Fact To File 6/4, Top-class chaser who had Galopin des Champs behind when winning the John Durkan at Punchestown on reappearance but his stablemate proved too strong on both subsequent starts, latest when run out of second close home in Irish Gold Cup. Switched to this as a result and sets the standard. Grade 1 winner in November and placed behind Galopin Des Champs last twice; good claims.
2	5 2nd (5) (18/1 +0%) Heart Wood		18 18/1(+0%)																															(5) Heart Wood 18/1, Very smart chaser who doubled his tally over the larger obstacles at Wexford in October. Did all he could contesting his first Grade 1 in open company when fourth at Leopardstown over Christmas and he'll need to raise his game if he's to feature in this back in trip. 15l 4th in the Savills last time; held by Fact To File on that run and must improve again.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 +25%) Envoi Allen		12 12/1(+25%)																															(2) Envoi Allen 12/1, Three-time winner at the Festival and second in this last year. Drew a blank last season but back to winning ways when seeing off Hewick in 3m Down Royal Grade 1 on reappearance. On the retreat when departing in the back straight in the King George but no surprise to see a better showing back here. Veteran whose Cheltenham record speaks for itself; can be in the mix again.
4	9 4th (9) (5/1 +17%) Protektorat		5 5/1(+17%)																															(9) Protektorat 5/1, Won this corresponding event last year and looked at least as good as ever switched back to front-running tactics when bolting up in the Fleur de Lys at Windsor in January, turning the tables with previous conqueror Djelo in no uncertain terms. Big player in his title defence. Last year's winner and campaigned around the race this season; rock-solid claims.
5th	8 5th (8) (40/1 +0%) Master Chewy		40 40/1(+0%)																															(8) Master Chewy 40/1, Made up into a very smart chaser last term and signed off with a smashing second in Aintree Grade 1. Good efforts in handicaps this term before gutsy winner of the Game Spirit at Newbury last month. Will need to find a fair bit of improvement for the extra distance in this company, however. Improved this season, winning 2m Grade 2 last time; needs to step up again.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/3 +0%) Il Est Francais		3.333333 10/3(+0%)																															(6) Il Est Francais 10/3, Bold-jumping front runner who travels strongly and sparkled in the Kauto Star at Kempton last term. It's rather been feast or famine since but back to best when second in King George on Boxing Day, looking the most likely winner for much of the way. Capable of making a bold bid back down in trip. Brilliant at Kempton the last two years; the form pick but unproven at Cheltenham.
7th	1 7th (1) (15/2 +46%) Djelo		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(1) Djelo 15/2, Built on an eye-catching reappearance at Exeter when cruising to success at the expense of Protektorat in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon. That one got his revenge at Windsor next time but was quickly back on song when landing Grade 2 at Newbury last month. Place claims probably his best hope. C&D 3rd at last year's festival and much improved this term; each-way player at least.
4	4 |PU| (4) (66/1 +18%) Hang In There		66 66/1(+18%)																															(4) Hang In There 66/1, Veteran who scored at Uttoxeter last June and posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f) a couple of months later. Shaped as if still in form by making his presence felt stepping outside handicaps in Charlie Hall Chase but faces a very stiff task at this level 4 months on. High class when the ground is quick but this a big ask on first run since November.

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It seems a logical step for FACT TO FILE to avoid taking on his nemesis/stablemate Galopin Des Champs in the Gold Cup and this presents last year's Brown Advisory winner with a more likely path to gaining back-to-back Cheltenham Festival successes. Dropping back down in trip shouldn't be an issue for the still low-mileage eight-year-old, who has a massive chance of securing a fourth Grade 1 triumph. Protektorat comes into the race in better form that he did when winning this 12 months ago and is a must for consideration. Il Est Francais also rates an ideal type for this event and his game second in the King George is a rock-solid piece of form. Djelo and the lightly-raced Jungle Boogie command respect too.

FACT TO FILE has lost little in defeat behind his mighty stable-companion Galopin des Champs since his victory in the John Durkan and with the drop back in trip looking ideal he can notch up a second Festival victory. The dangers are Il Est Francais, who should prove a real sight on his first go over the Cheltenham fences, and last year's winner Protektorat, who is sure to be up with the pace from the off also.

Last year's winner Protektorat is rock-solid but the progressive DJELO is the bet at the prices.

15:20 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:34 Limerick Handicap Chase 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +61%) Flash De Touzaine		3.5 7/2(+61%)																															(2) Flash De Touzaine 7/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.7f, good, 28/1) 102 days ago. Back down in trip. Hard to win with and fair bit of improvement needed from latest run.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 +33%) Pakens Rock		12 12/1(+33%)																															(6) Pakens Rock 12/1, Last of 8 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good, 15/2) 7 months ago, soon off bridle. First run for yard after leaving Barry T. Murphy. Nine career wins over shorter; not at best when last seen last summer and yard debut here.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) Big Debates		4 4/1(+11%)																															(1) Big Debates 4/1, C&D winner in December. 7/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, heavy) 49 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Enters calculations back chasing. C&D winner at Christmas; poor hurdles run since and nearly back to career-high mark now.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -75%) Fairyhill Run		14 14/1(-75%)																															(4) Fairyhill Run 14/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Off 15 months. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Must prove she retains ability and the betting may guide. Long absent mare; cheekpieces tried on comeback here and watching brief advisable.
5th	5 5th (5) (2/1 +76%) Krabat		2 2/1(+76%)																															(5) Krabat 2/1, Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Poor strike rate (1-32 under Rules) but respected back over fences. Consistent in defeat of late over hurdles; first run over fences in a while but respected.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 -50%) Lake Chad		9 9/1(-50%)																															(3) Lake Chad 9/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this season. 28/1, won 13-runner handicap chase at Thurles (16f, good) 35 days ago, just holding on. Work to do back up in trip. Recent Thurles winner has ground to suit and stays this longer trip; big shout.
8	8 |PU| (8) (5/1 +38%) Decimation		5 5/1(+38%)																															(8) Decimation 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.2f, good, 4/1) 148 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has run well fresh so respected but has to jump a lot better than at Punchestown last time.

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FAIRYHILL RUN has a big layoff to overcome but has consequently dropped markedly in the ratings. A five-time winner, the selection was once rated 138 and while that dipped during 2023, she managed a runner-up placing when rated 123 that September and now competes from just 117. She obviously needs to recapture some of that old form but might still have some mileage left as a 10-year-old. Soloman Lane probably needs testing ground but has recent form and should again compete under his 7lb claimer. Lake Chad is 6lb higher than when winning at Thurles, while Krabat and Big Debates revert from hurdling.

KRABAT ran well in a messy contest at Clonmel a fortnight ago and is worth chancing back over fences despite his poor strike-rate. Soloman Lane is feared most ahead of Big Debates, who landed a similar contest here at Christmas.

Lake Chad merits respect slight preference is for SOLOMAN LANE, who would have very close but for a mistake at the last at Gowran

15:34 Limerick Handicap Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/11 -82%) Baratablet		0.727273 8/11(-82%)																															(2) Baratablet 8/11, Has shown plenty when second in an Ayr bumper/maiden hurdle (20.4f) in recent months. Will improve and this looks an excellent opportunity. Shaped well when runner-up on hurdling debut in Ayr novice; capable of better; big player.
2	8 2nd (8) (6/1 +40%) The Clonmel Kid		6 6/1(+40%)																															(8) The Clonmel Kid 6/1, Maiden Irish pointer. Second on Newcastle bumper debut in December and made quite an encouraging start over hurdles when third in a 19f novice at Catterick in January. However, disappointed upped markedly in trip there last time. Promising hurdling debut Catterick third but pulled up there since; worth another chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -25%) Highland Fashion		5 5/1(-25%)																															(4) Highland Fashion 5/1, Second on the last of 3 starts in bumpers and showed more than on hurdling debut when third of 9 at Ayr (2m) in January. Similar form when fourth of 6 back there (19.5f) last time and remains capable of better. Good fourth in 2m4f novice at Ayr 17 days ago; he may do better still so needs considering.
4	9 4th (9) (7/2 +56%) Wise Move		3.5 7/2(+56%)																															(9) Wise Move 7/2, Prolific winner in points and ran to a fair level first time up over hurdles when second in course novice (16.2f) in May. Hasn't progressed since, though shaped as if better for the run after 12 weeks off in a handicap at Ayr on most recent outing. Off 12 weeks off before a fading ninth in 3m Ayr handicap 30 days ago; possibilities.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 +64%) Auchinlek		18 18/1(+64%)																															(1) Auchinlek 18/1, Backward type who looks one for the longer term. Tenth in novice at Wetherby on his hurdling debut; needs to take a big step forward.
6th	3 6th (3) (200/1 -203%) Dreamings Free		200 200/1(-203%)																															(3) Dreamings Free 200/1, Little form since 2023/24 and no show in 2 starts for current connections since leaving John F. O'Neill. Is 0-10 and he was pulled up in 2m4f novice hurdle at Newcastle four weeks ago.
5	5 |PU| (5) (150/1 -436%) Indian Poet		150 150/1(-436%)																															(5) Indian Poet 150/1, Offered little in a Newcastle bumper (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 12 months ago. Hinted at promise when ninth in Newcastle bumper but off 12 months ahead of hurdling debut.
7	7 |PU| (7) (300/1 -200%) Suloumar Dreamer		300 300/1(-200%)																															(7) Suloumar Dreamer 300/1, Sent off 300/1 when pulled up in novice hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) on debut in December. Cheekpieces quickly reached for. Pulled up on debut in novice hurdle at Carlisle; cheekpieces go on with lots to prove.

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Nicky Richards has won the last couple of runnings of this race and he appears to have another cracking chance with BARATABLET. The five-year-old has chased home a couple of decent-looking sorts in both outings to date (one bumper and one hurdle) and any improvement at all should make him tough to beat. The Clonmel Kid has a chance on his penultimate effort and joins Highland Fashion on the shortlist.

BARATABLET again showed plenty of ability when runner-up on his hurdling debut at Ayr last month and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to go one better with improvement on the cards. Highland Fashion, who remains capable of better, looks the main threat.

Nicky Richards has taken the past two runnings and can complete a hat-trick with BARATABLET who can build on a promising Ayr second

15:42 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 +64%) Bob Olinger		8 8/1(+64%)																															(1) Bob Olinger 8/1, Most kept to hurdles since winning the Turners here 3 years ago, picking up a couple of Grade 2s last season, including here (20f). Runner-up both starts this term, though shaped as if this trip is a bit of a stretch for him when 6 lengths behind Home By The Lee in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown. Twice second to Home By The Lee this season; the return to Cheltenham could be a plus.
2	14 2nd (14) (7/4 -17%) Teahupoo		1.75 7/4(-17%)																															(14) Teahupoo 7/4, High-class hurdler who landed this race in decisive fashion 12 months ago. Followed up with a fourth Grade 1 in Champion Stayers at Punchestown in May and lost little in defeat when second in Hatton's Grace on return. Likely to prove a tough nut to crack again (goes especially well fresh). Won this in good style 12 months ago and will be tough to beat if repeating that form.
3	15 3rd (15) (7/1 +0%) The Wallpark		7 7/1(+0%)																															(15) The Wallpark 7/1, Progressive Irish hurdler who completed his 4-timer in 12-runner C&D handicap in October, Better form stepped up in class when fourth in the Long Walk at Ascot since, the slow early fractions counting against him. Still has more to offer so not taken lightly. 3m handicap win here in October; steady pace against him in the Long Walk; one to consider.
4	13 4th (13) (25/1 -25%) Rocky's Diamond		25 25/1(-25%)																															(13) Rocky's Diamond 25/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who proved there was absolutely no fluke about his Christmas Hurdle effort (third behind Home By The Lee) when winning Grade 2 at Gowran 7 weeks ago. Still not the finished article but suspicion is this sort of challenge is a year too soon for him. Grade 2 winner last time; only five and very lightly raced but needs sizeable step forward.
5th	2 5th (2) (50/1 -25%) Buddy One		50 50/1(-25%)																															(2) Buddy One 50/1, Surpassed expectations when fourth in this last year and backed that up when second in Liverpool Hurdle. Struggled to match that form sent chasing this term and well held back hurdling latest (reportedly made a respiratory noise). Tongue strap re-fitted now but will do well to make the frame again. Fourth in this last year; not at his best this season, predominantly over fences.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 -60%) Franciscan Rock		80 80/1(-60%)																															(4) Franciscan Rock 80/1, Useful hurdler who was fifth in the Coral Cup here last season. In good heart this season, winning twice, but limitations once again exposed when third to Rocky's Diamond in Grade 2 at Gowran. Third to Rocky's Diamond in Grade 2 at Gowran Park last time; would be a surprise winner.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/2 +21%) Lucky Place		5.5 11/2(+21%)																															(9) Lucky Place 11/2, Signed off last term with an excellent fourth of 21 to Langer Dan in the Coral Cup here and has continued on the upgrade this season, winning Grade 2s at Ascot and Relkeel Hurdle here (20f). Likely to stay so must be respected given his rate of progress. Two Grade 2 wins this season and open to further improvement now up in trip; respected.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -50%) Gowel Road		33 33/1(-50%)																															(6) Gowel Road 33/1, A regular around here and finally gained reward for his consistency when making all in the Cleeve Hurdle over C&D 7 weeks ago. Should run his race again but that would still leave him well short of what will be required. Won Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle over C&D last time but has something to find in this company.
3	3 |F| (3) (40/1 -43%) Crambo		40 40/1(-43%)																															(3) Crambo 40/1, Made up into a smart hurdler last term, notably landing the Long Walk at Ascot. Disappointed in Grade 1s after (including this race) but back on track when again taking the Long Walk on his seasonal return. Failed to recover from a bad mistake in Cleeve Hurdle here since. Others stronger. Two-time winner of the Grade 1 Long Walk; yet to shine at Cheltenham in two visits.
7	7 |U| (7) (13/2 -8%) Home By The Lee		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(7) Home By The Lee 13/2, Running in this for the third time, his best effort coming when third last year. Has looked as good as ever this season, winning a Grade 2 at Navan on comeback before following up in Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas. Can make his presence felt once more. Grade 1 win last time; can give a good account but has come up short in this in the past.
11	11 |PU| (11) (14/1 +13%) Mystical Power		14 14/1(+13%)																															(11) Mystical Power 14/1, Smart novice hurdler last season, runner-up in the Supreme here before going one better in Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown. However, most disappointing both starts this term and now has a bit to prove up markedly in trip. Last year's Supreme runner-up; dam second in this; extremely lacklustre the last twice.
12	12 |PU| (12) (16/1 +52%) Nemean Lion		16 16/1(+52%)																															(12) Nemean Lion 16/1, Likeable sort who appreciated the drop in class when winning at Hereford (handicap) and Windsor (class 2 conditions race) this winter. Gamely completed hat-trick in Grade 2 at Fontwell 18 days ago but struggled at this level last season. Also has stamina to prove. Has something to find but he's clearly thriving and could be suited by the step up in trip.
5	5 |PU| (5) (50/1 +0%) Ga Law		50 50/1(+0%)																															(5) Ga Law 50/1, Known as a smart chaser but arrives on the back of 2 lacklustre efforts in that sphere. Thrown into the deep end making a rare start over hurdles and easy to look elsewhere. Has done very well in handicap chases here at about 2m4f; doubts about hurdles and trip.

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Teahupoo comfortably justified favouritism 12 months ago and has to be respected as he bids to defend his crown. However, he was readily swept aside by Lossiemouth on his first and only outing of the current campaign at Fairyhouse in December and it could be worth taking him on. Home By The Lee has looked a rejuvenated character this term, winning the Lismullen and Savills Hurdle, and he should be heavily involved if on another going day, while the form of The Wallpark's handicap victory here in October gives him a chance. Gowel Road never seems to run a bad race and merits consideration, as do Bob Olinger and Rocky's Diamond. The vote, however, goes to LUCKY PLACE. He caught the eye when a staying-on fourth in last season's Coral Cup, particularly as the Nicky Henderson stable was under a cloud at the time, and he has taken a step forward this term, winning at Ascot and on New Year's Day here. With this extra yardage expected to unlock further improvement, he is fancied to go very close.

Previous winners have an excellent record in this and last year's decisive victor TEAHUPOO looks the one to beat again having followed the same route (kept fresh for this). Home By The Lee was a good third last year and arrives in better form this time around, so rates the main threat. Lucky Place and The Wallpark are also respected given their rate of progress.

With an excellent record at the Festival and a suspicion he has untapped potential over a staying trip, LANGER DAN earns the vote.

16:00 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:14 Limerick Handicap Chase 23f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 -11%) Maciver		5 5/1(-11%)																															(5) Maciver 5/1, 3 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, heavy, 4/1) 14 days ago by short head from Spellacy's Cross, just holding on. Can make presence felt. Seeking a four-timer; up an aggregate of 19lb over fences and encounters quicker ground.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 +60%) Made In The Woods		8 8/1(+60%)																															(9) Made In The Woods 8/1, Course winner. One win from 25 NH runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap chase (25/1) at Leopardstown (28.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly. Sole win came over 3m here two years ago; recent form leaves him with a fair bit to find.
3	11 3rd (11) (8/1 +76%) Wyoming Baby		8 8/1(+76%)																															(11) Wyoming Baby 8/1, 66/1, last of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 57 days ago. Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Straight into handicap company for chase debut and hard to make a case for.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 +20%) Another Ocana		20 20/1(+20%)																															(1) Another Ocana 20/1, Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Clonmel (24f, heavy) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Winner here over 2m2f just under a year ago; stamina concerns and others preferred.
5th	16 5th (16) (16/1 -14%) Important Message		16 16/1(-14%)																															(16) Important Message 16/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 11 lengths fourth of 14 to Maciver in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, heavy, 25/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Fair fourth to Maciver at Clonmel; cheekpieces belatedly tried and better ground to suit.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +57%) Ik's Man		12 12/1(+57%)																															(3) Ik's Man 12/1, 28/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Yet to find his level over fences but is 10lb lower than over hurdles.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/1 -22%) Walk In Time		11 11/1(-22%)																															(8) Walk In Time 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Modest winner at 24f over hurdles. 11/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, soft) 56 days ago. Good effort in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap latest and better ground here in her favour.
8th	14 8th (14) (10/1 +38%) Tangental		10 10/1(+38%)																															(14) Tangental 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Colm A. Murphy when creditable 11¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Maciver in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, heavy, 6/1) 14 days ago. Fair bit to find with a couple of these on recent Clonmel run (yard debut).
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 +33%) Nibbles		22 22/1(+33%)																															(2) Nibbles 22/1, Maiden hurdler/chaser. Never a threat when eighth of 14 to Maciver in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, heavy, 25/1) 14 days ago, saddle slipped. Points' winner but rules return at Clonmel however leaves him with plenty to find.
10th	6 10th (6) (33/1 -106%) Glentruan		33 33/1(-106%)																															(6) Glentruan 33/1, Irresolute performer. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. 8/1, tenth of 14 in handicap chase at Gowran (18f, good to firm) 159 days ago. Up in trip. Back from a break and may need this.
11th	10 11th (10) (33/1 +0%) College Causeway		33 33/1(+0%)																															(10) College Causeway 33/1, 33/1, tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences. Off 10 months. Significantly up in trip. Well held on chase debut in Tramore handicap in April when last seen; very hard to fancy.
7	7 |PU| (7) (5/1 -25%) Spellacy's Cross		5 5/1(-25%)																															(7) Spellacy's Cross 5/1, Good short-head second of 14 to Maciver in handicap chase (8/1) at Clonmel (23f, heavy) 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Just denied by Maciver at Clonmel on only second start chasing; big player.
4	4 |PU| (4) (5/1 +44%) Oneforgonzo		5 5/1(+44%)																															(4) Oneforgonzo 5/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 12/1, fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Staying hurdles winner; nowhere near as effective so far chasing; good bit to find.
12	12 |PU| (12) (33/1 +0%) Cresthill		33 33/1(+0%)																															(12) Cresthill 33/1, Last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft, 80/1) 54 days ago. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Points' winner; not much to take from six attempts hurdling; tongue-tied for chase debut.
13	13 |PU| (13) (40/1 -82%) Eddies Pride		40 40/1(-82%)																															(13) Eddies Pride 40/1, 20/1, 15 lengths ninth of 14 to Maciver in handicap chase at Clonmel (23f, heavy) 14 days ago. Yet to hit form this term, plenty to find with some of these on recent Clonmel run.

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WITHOUT EXCEPTION had shown just ordinary form prior to winning from a low mark over hurdles last month and now notably reverts to fences, rated just 80. He showed just glimpses of form last year but having been well supported on St Stephen's Day, he was pulled up in that Down Royal race. However, he subsequently scored at Punchestown and if he reproduces that form over fences today, looks sure to get involved. Seeking a four-timer now, Maciver narrowly defeated Spellacy's Cross to win at Clonmel last month and while both horses have crept up the ratings, they should again compete.

SPELLACY'S CROSS has made a promising start over fences and improved again upped in trip when going down only narrowly to the thriving Maciver at Clonmel 2 weeks ago. He can reverse the placings on 4 lb better terms. Another to consider is Without Exception, who had excuses on both his starts over fences so far and is potentially well handicapped having won over hurdles last month off 2 lb lower.

On 4lb better terms SPELLACY'S CROSS is taken to reverse a narrow Clonmel defeat by Maciver

16:14 Limerick Handicap Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
8	8 (8) (33/1 -83%) The Skiffle King		33 33/1(-83%)																															(8) The Skiffle King 33/1, Fair hurdles/chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson. Off 14 months before pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Has it to prove now. Off 14 months before pulled up at Southwell for his new yard latest; blinkers reached for.
1	10 1st (10) (16/1 +0%) Gibberwell		16 16/1(+0%)																															(10) Gibberwell 16/1, C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 15 days ago. It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2023. Pulled up at Wetherby 15 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/7 +21%) I See The Sea		0.571429 4/7(+21%)																															(4) I See The Sea 4/7, Blinkered for 1st time and much improved when getting off the mark in 7-runner conditional jockeys' handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 7 days ago. Impossible to oppose off the same mark. Blinkered when easily scoring at Wincanton week ago; escapes penalty; the one to beat.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 +41%) Torosay		6.5 13/2(+41%)																															(5) Torosay 13/2, C&D winner. Behind when unseated rider last in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Needs to bounce back. C&D winner but well held when unseating rider last at Carlisle latest; sort to bounce back.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 +70%) Archie Brown		20 20/1(+70%)																															(6) Archie Brown 20/1, Landed a 3m Market Rasen handicap chase in February 2021 but lightly raced and well below form since. Of minimal interest these days. Winless since 2021 and this veteran chaser arrives below par; others are preferred.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -14%) Wotsmyname		16 16/1(-14%)																															(9) Wotsmyname 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs and pulled up in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Others appeal more. Is 0-20 and he was pulled up in Ayr handicap chase 17 days ago; hard to make a case for.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -71%) Return Fire		12 12/1(-71%)																															(3) Return Fire 12/1, Scored here in November and not disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, good to soft) 94 days ago. This C&D winner can't be ruled out. C&D winner; respectable sixth at Musselburgh latest; much respected after a break.
7th	12 7th (12) (33/1 +34%) Muroor		33 33/1(+34%)																															(12) Muroor 33/1, Unreliable type who came in only sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) in December on his final run for Hugh Burns. Cheekpieces go on now. Winless since 2020; cheekpieces are tried for his new yard with plenty to prove.
8th	11 8th (11) (100/1 -100%) Goodoldbill		100 100/1(-100%)																															(11) Goodoldbill 100/1, Pulled up on his last three starts, off 10 months before latest one in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Pulled up on his last three outings, retried over hurdles at Newcastle on last occasion.
1	1 |PU| (1) (11/1 -120%) Raceview Road		11 11/1(-120%)																															(1) Raceview Road 11/1, 10/3 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, only fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. More is needed if he's to gain a first win of the season. Cheekpieces on when a below-par fifth at Carlisle latest; the sort to get back on track.
7	7 |PU| (7) (14/1 +13%) Croagh Patrick		14 14/1(+13%)																															(7) Croagh Patrick 14/1, Course winner and also scored at Carlisle in December but a below-form ninth of 15 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Not discounted if back on his A-game. Won at Carlisle but well below par both runs since; this course winner has it to prove.
2	2 |PU| (2) (100/1 -150%) Hermes Boy		100 100/1(-150%)																															(2) Hermes Boy 100/1, Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. 125/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago, labouring long way out. Others appeal more. Has offered little in two runs over fences this term, pulled up at Carlisle 24 days ago.

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

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I SEE THE SEA is the only runner in the line-up who arrives in top form, winning by 24 lengths at Wincanton last week, and he is difficult to oppose lining up off the same mark. Return Fire has won each of his three completed starts at this venue (unseated rider on the other occasion) and possibly deserves another chance after disappointing at Musselburgh. The dropped-in-class Raceview Road might also post an improved performance.

Not nearly as competitive as the numbers suggest and I SEE THE SEA is very much the one to beat as he escapes a penalty for his wide-margin victory at Wincanton a week ago. C&D winner Return Fire appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Croagh Patrick.

It's hard to look beyond I SEE THE SEA who escapes a penalty for his emphatic Wincanton success and rates much the pick of the weights

16:22 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (3/1 +33%) Jagwar		3 3/1(+33%)																															(13) Jagwar 3/1, Good-looking sort who has taken really well to fences, taking record in this sphere to 3-4 when landing a C&D novice handicap (soft) in decisive fashion. 7 lb rise to contend but there could easily be more to come from this 6-y-o and he's an appealing candidate. In a nice rhythm round here when convincing over C&D latest; up 7lb but still improving.
2	14 2nd (14) (4/1 +53%) Thecompanysergeant		4 4/1(+53%)																															(14) Thecompanysergeant 4/1, Consistent over hurdles and has proven himself to be equally reliable in this sphere, creditable fourth in a Grade 3 novice on final start for Denis Hogan in November. Solid start for new yard when third in a big-field Navan handicap hurdle and makes handicap debut over fences on a workable mark. Has course form; creditable hurdle debut for new yard in January; of interest back chasing.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 -10%) Masaccio		11 11/1(-10%)																															(9) Masaccio 11/1, Successful twice over hurdles last season and justified support when making winning chase debut in 2½m Newbury handicap in November. Solid 3¾ lengths third to Jagwar over C&D last time and a reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Solid 2m4f form since chasing, including in well-contested C&D handicap latest.
4	17 4th (17) (100/1 -100%) Mars Harper		100 100/1(-100%)																															(17) Mars Harper 100/1, Has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in some pretty valuable handicaps this season, including when fourth of 13 at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) recently. On the downside, he hasn't got his head in front since September 2023 and was well held in this race 12 months ago. Losing run goes back to September 2023 and had shortcomings in this race last year.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +10%) Jordans		9 9/1(+10%)																															(3) Jordans 9/1, French recruit who won Grade 3 Punchestown novice chase in October. Didn't get far at the same course next time but back on track when a fine second to Impaire Et Passe in a Limerick Grade 1 in December. Mark has suffered as a result of that, though, and more needed on handicap bow in this sphere. Made good progress over fences for new yard; should be suited by this test; handicap debut.
6th	16 6th (16) (66/1 -164%) Riaan		66 66/1(-164%)																															(16) Riaan 66/1, Good second in a big Leopardstown handicap last February and finished fourth of 16 in first-time cheekpieces in the same race this time round. However, his overall profile is not the most convincing and he was pulled up in this 12 months ago. Pulled up in both Festival runs, including this race last year, so has a track query.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -40%) Ginny's Destiny		14 14/1(-40%)																															(2) Ginny's Destiny 14/1, Excellent first campaign over fences last term, winning 3 times on the bounce here prior to a fine effort in defeat in the Turners at this meeting 12 months ago. Hard to fathom why he's performed so badly in 3 starts so far this season and now finds himself with a bit to prove. Powerful front-runner; two C&D wins last winter; slow start to season; potential reviver.
8th	1 8th (1) (40/1 -43%) Conflated		40 40/1(-43%)																															(1) Conflated 40/1, Very classy at best, finishing third in the Gold Cup and Ryanair at the last 2 Festivals. However, he has looked a shadow of his former self so far this season, including last of 10 in Irish Gold Cup latest. The drop in class could be liberating but a leap of faith still required. Finished 3rd in the Gold Cup and Ryanair at last 2 Festivals; way below form this winter.
9th	20 9th (20) (20/1 +60%) Demnat		20 20/1(+60%)																															(20) Demnat 20/1, Made light of a 32-month absence on his yard debut when easily landing 5-runner handicap chase at Ludlow last February. Struggled in the Kim Muir here and at the big Aintree meeting last spring, though, and others make more appeal, for all that he has performed with credit both starts this season. Won yard debut over 2m4f last spring; looks to have a stiff task from out of weights.
10th	11 10th (11) (28/1 -40%) Seddon		28 28/1(-40%)																															(11) Seddon 28/1, 2023 winner of this. Two Flat wins at the end of last summer and a pair of respectable efforts over C&D this winter show there's still plenty of life in his legs but still a suspicion this veteran will prove vulnerable to younger rivals. Won the Plate in 2023; not in such good form now; probably needs more weight off his back.
11th	5 11th (5) (14/1 0%) Path D'oroux		14 14/1(0%)																															(5) Path D'oroux 14/1, Belatedly opened chase account on the Old Course here in October, narrowly prevailing in that 4-runner 2m novice. Safely held at Carlisle next time but returned to form with a good second in a valuable Grade 3 Fairyhouse handicap (17f, soft) and this step up in trip may well work in his favour. Close 3rd in 2m Grand Annual last March; never raced beyond 2m2f under rules.
12th	7 12th (7) (25/1 -14%) Il Ridoto		25 25/1(-14%)																															(7) Il Ridoto 25/1, Has come up short in the last 2 renewals of this but he has landed 2 valuable handicaps at this course, including the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November. Not in same form since but the drying ground will aid his cause. First-time blinkers (in place of cheekpieces) could give also him a lift. Some sterling efforts on both courses here but beaten about 9l in last 2 runnings.
13th	8 13th (8) (28/1 -27%) La Malmason		28 28/1(-27%)																															(8) La Malmason 28/1, Has returned an improved model this season, winning 9-runner Fairyhouse handicap chase before an excellent second in listed handicap at Limerick over Christmas. Stamina seemingly stretched over 3m on deep ground at Exeter since and should show herself in a better light back down in trip here. C&D winner in late 2023 on sole course start; better than ever of late; high in weights.
14th	6 14th (6) (20/1 +20%) Shakem Up'arry		20 20/1(+20%)																															(6) Shakem Up'arry 20/1, Very good C&D record, including a third in this in 2023 and a win last year. Things haven't gone to plan so far this term but he's just 2 lb higher compared to 12 months ago and this will have been the target all along. Also has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie. Good 3rd in this two years ago and came out best last March; now just 2lb higher.
15th	4 15th (4) (20/1 -25%) Fugitif		20 20/1(-25%)																															(4) Fugitif 20/1, Has produced several very good efforts here, not least when chasing Seddon home in the 2023 running of this and winning the December Gold Cup last season. Not at his very best in 3 runs so far this term but has edged down to an attractive mark as a result and he's dangerous to discount. At his best here and good second in 2023 running; losing run goes back to late 2023.
16th	18 16th (18) (18/1 -13%) An Peann Dearg		18 18/1(-13%)																															(18) An Peann Dearg 18/1, Has raised his game since returning from a break in October, going close at Wexford prior to winning back-to-back 17f Leopardstown handicaps, latterly taking a valuable listed event in good style. Stepping back up in trip unlikely to be an issue but this 12 lb higher mark could prove problematic. Much improved in 2m1f chases this winter; right up weights; not ruled out back up in trip.
17th	10 17th (10) (28/1 -133%) Gemirande		28 28/1(-133%)																															(10) Gemirande 28/1, Respectable fifth in the Grand Annual at this meeting 12 months ago and positive start to this season, winning handicaps at Ascot and over this C&D in November/December. Better than bare result here on latest start in January (bad mistake 3 out cost him any chance) but others preferred all the same. Improved wins at Ascot and over C&D; 6lb higher than for the latter; yard won this 3 times.
15	15 |PU| (15) (9/1 +55%) Personal Ambition		9 9/1(+55%)																															(15) Personal Ambition 9/1, Useful novice hurdler last term, winning 3 times, and looked set to make it third time lucky over fences in a Grade 2 at Ascot in December before a final-fence mistake caused him to lose all momentum. Below par at Windsor since but could bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. Grade 2-winning hurdler; maiden over fences but has potential; yard won this in 2024.
12	12 |PU| (12) (80/1 -142%) Tahmuras		80 80/1(-142%)																															(12) Tahmuras 80/1, Winner of 3 of his 5 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth. Conversely, just the one win since switched to fences and his antics off the bridle were a cause for concern when fourth at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Worse still at Kempton since and he needs to get back on track. Talented but has run to his best only once this season and pulled up at Kempton recently.
21	21 |PU| (21) (100/1 -150%) Individualiste		100 100/1(-150%)																															(21) Individualiste 100/1, Produced a career-best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Navan (20.5f, good to soft) in December but came unstuck when bidding for the hat-trick at Naas last time and others look stronger from 9 lb out of the handicap. Improvement over fences before Christmas; well held latest; 9lb out of weights.

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

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Connections waited as late as possible before deciding where JAGWAR would take his chance and the decision to go against more seasoned handicappers appears to be the correct move. He was brought along steadily as a hurdler and has really taken off over the larger obstacles, winning three of his four chase starts, including over C&D in January when Masaccio was back in third. Despite Alan King's grey being 6lb better off and sporting cheekpieces for the first time, the selection doesn't seem to have reached his ceiling in terms of his potential and his course experience has to be a huge positive. Jordans has to enter calculations having chased home Impaire Et Passe in the Faugheen over Christmas, while others for the shortlist include 2023 winner Seddon and Personal Ambition.

JAGWAR won what is traditionally a very strong C&D novice handicap in January and a 7 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him up against largely older and more exposed opposition. Thecompanysergeant started out for Gavin Cromwell with a good third over hurdles and could have more to offer for his good new stable so he's second choice. Masaccio ran well for third behind the selection here last time and also makes the shortlist along with Path D'Oroux and last year's winner Shakem Up'arry.

Little between Masaccio and JAGWAR on their recent run here but the latter looked to find life quite easy that day and is preferred.

16:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 -75%) Violeta		7 7/1(-75%)																															(8) Violeta 7/1, Sole success came over C&D in September. Has offered little tried over hurdles of late, ninth of 10 in maiden at this venue (16.9f, good, 200/1) 19 days ago, but she could fare better back on the level. C&D winner but she arrives below par, including over hurdles here last month; more needed.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +44%) Eva Rosie		2.25 9/4(+44%)																															(2) Eva Rosie 9/4, Off the mark in handicap at this C&D in January and shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 12/1) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied and she's a major player back down in grade. C&D winner; good fifth at Southwell latest; big shout at these weights with cheekpieces on.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +0%) Rampant		3.5 7/2(+0%)																															(6) Rampant 7/2, Remains a maiden but has made the frame in C&D handicaps all 3 starts for current yard, respectable fourth of 6 (13/2) on latest outing 3 weeks. Could be in the mix having his first try in this grade. Yet to register a victory but he comes here in good nick; very much one to consider.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 +39%) Keen Interest		5.5 11/2(+39%)																															(3) Keen Interest 11/2, Doubled his tally at this C&D in November. However, he's run below form last 2 starts, seventh of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 34 days ago. Others more persuasive. Scored over C&D in November but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/3 -11%) Dee's Dream		3.333333 10/3(-11%)																															(1) Dee's Dream 10/3, One win from 23 Flat runs but has returned to form last 2 starts, third of 8 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 85/40) 41 days ago. Enters calculations in her current mood. Back on track for her current yard, third at Southwell latest; ought to be thereabouts.
6th	4 6th (4) (150/1 -200%) Matt Cool		150 150/1(-200%)																															(4) Matt Cool 150/1, Didn't show much in a trio of novice races last year, in first-time cheekpieces when well-beaten fourth of 5 at Redcar (8f, soft, 250/1) when last seen in October. Major improvement required as he goes up in trip. Has offered little in three races; needs a major step forward after five-month layoff.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -676%) Pilgrim Of Culture		66 66/1(-676%)																															(5) Pilgrim Of Culture 66/1, Has finished down the field in handicaps all 3 starts for current yard this year, last of 11 at this course (8f, 50/1) 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces now reached for as she goes back up in trip. Still a maiden and she came in last of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago.

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

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After returning with a reasonable fourth-placed finish in handicap over this C&D three weeks ago, RAMPANT is worth a shot at this level. Capable claimer Warren Fentiman, who was in the saddle that day, retains the ride and a bold showing is expected from the partnership in this weaker event. Violeta won a deeper race over track and trip last September and is feared most on that basis. Similar comments apply to fellow C&D winner Eva Rosie, who is another strong contender on these terms.

EVA ROSIE was suited by the step back up in trip when opening her account over C&D on her penultimate start and, having not been ideally placed last time, she is taken to resume winning ways back at this level. Dee's Dream has run well in this grade on her last 2 outings and could be thereabouts once more, with Rampant also considered.

Most of these arrive with question marks against them and this looks a good opportunity for C&D winner EVA ROSIE to resume winning ways.

16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:54 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
3	3 (3) (50/1 +0%) Moonshine Ranger		50 50/1(+0%)																															(3) Moonshine Ranger 50/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Two runs don't suggest he'll feature.
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +11%) L' Evangeliste		4 4/1(+11%)																															(2) L' Evangeliste 4/1, Promising individual. 7/4, third of 13 in bumper at this course (18f, soft) on NH debut 75 days ago. May well do better. Debut third here at Christmas augurs well and slight drop in trip could suit.
3	11 3rd (11) (20/1 -82%) Emily Love		20 20/1(-82%)																															(11) Emily Love 20/1, Winning pointer (finished alone), third last time (Jan 19). With a top stable for her Rules career. Points' winner; has joined top yard and has to be respected on rules debut.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +36%) Pour One More		9 9/1(+36%)																															(7) Pour One More 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in bumper (22/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Fair efforts in bumpers this term at Punchestown and Fairyhouse; more needed though.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -122%) Sticktotheplan		10 10/1(-122%)																															(4) Sticktotheplan 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in bumper (11/10) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago, pulling hard. Open to improvement. Disappointing favourite on recent Fairyhouse debut; this likely a weaker contest though.
6th	10 6th (10) (4/1 +0%) Watchful Protector		4 4/1(+0%)																															(10) Watchful Protector 4/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Third on C&D bumper debut in January and filled the same position in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle 25 days later. Should be on the premises again. Likely to need a greater stamina test to fulfil his potential but still respected.
7th	5 7th (5) (150/1 -200%) Amberjack		150 150/1(-200%)																															(5) Amberjack 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, tenth of 13 in bumper at this course (18f, soft) on NH debut 75 days ago. Didn't count on bumper debut here at Christmas, hard to see him the improvement needed.
8th	1 8th (1) (6/1 +79%) Genepi George		6 6/1(+79%)																															(1) Genepi George 6/1, €15,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Closely related to modest hurdler/chaser Brandisova. Dam (c134/h113) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Getaway 6yo; market best guide on debut.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -65%) Duel Concept		66 66/1(-65%)																															(12) Duel Concept 66/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser Western Zara, stays 29f. Dam (h92) maiden hurdler. Quite nicely-bred debutante; worth a market watch.
10th	9 10th (9) (100/1 -100%) Super Fly		100 100/1(-100%)																															(9) Super Fly 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft, 100/1) 71 days ago. Has struggled in bumpers at Naas and Fairyhouse this term; safe to rule out.
11th	8 11th (8) (125/1 -89%) First Sub		125 125/1(-89%)																															(8) First Sub 125/1, €1,000 3-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Cheaply bought Arctic Cosmos 5yo best watched on debut.
6	6 |DQ| (6) (11/8 +59%) Fruit De Mer		1.375 11/8(+59%)																															(6) Fruit De Mer 11/8, Easily beat only other finisher sole start in points (Apr 2024). Very interesting runner. Readily won 2-finisher point-to-point for Donnchadah Doyle last season; respected.

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

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WATCHFUL PROTECTOR showed promise on his course debut in January and while beaten 21 lengths on his recent hurdles bow, shaped as though he would benefit from that run. He ran well behind two more experienced rivals here in January and while never in contention at Fairyhouse subsequently, he did finish his race nicely. Point-to-point winner L' Evangeliste himself showed promise in a smart course bumper over Christmas but on a line through that race's runner-up Road Exile, he has a little to find with the selection. Fruit De Mer easily defeated the now 105-rated Paul Collins to win his point last April and has since joined a leading trainer.

Henry de Bromhead point winner FRUIT DE MER gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Watchful Protector has shown a fair level of ability on both starts and is second choice ahead of Emily Love, another who has won a point and switches to a good stable for her bumper debut.

WATCHFUL PROTECTOR shaped as if needing a stamina test so will likely need to be made plenty of use of here but still gets the vote

16:54 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
7	7 (7) (125/1 -279%) Arctic Ambition		125 125/1(-279%)																															(7) Arctic Ambition 125/1, More miss than hit since registering latest success back in May 2023 and, unless the first-time cheekpieces spark a revival, he will probably struggle once more. On a long losing run and he comes here out of sorts over both hurdles and fences.
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 +40%) Uokhun		12 12/1(+40%)																															(5) Uokhun 12/1, Modest maiden who has been running consistently in handicaps of late, seemingly finding 2½m too sharp when third of 9 at Uttoxeter last time. Place piossibilities now moving back up in trip. Yet to win but she arrives in good nick; very much one to consider up in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (20/1 -167%) Jem In Em		20 20/1(-167%)																															(1) Jem In Em 20/1, Bagged a 3¼m Kelso handicap hurdle in October 2023 and and resumes in this sphere on a workable mark following a brief stint over fences. Will be in with a shout if he puts his best foot forward. Pulled up after bad early mistake at Musselburgh latest; can't be discounted back hurdling.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 0%) Kauto D'amour		12 12/1(0%)																															(9) Kauto D'amour 12/1, Failed to complete in a handicap chase here back from 14 months off in December but much more like it returned to this sphere when third at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) next time. 2 lb lower now and this step back up in trip will be no bad thing. It's now 13 starts since his last victory but not disgraced when third at Wetherby latest.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +43%) Kilmore Rock		8 8/1(+43%)																															(2) Kilmore Rock 8/1, Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points and made winning hurdles debut in a modest 2½m maiden here last summer. Beaten a fair way when returning from a break at Newcastle and while this stiffer test should be in his favour, he will probably find one or two too good. Off four months before fair Newcastle sixth latest; longer trip could suit; possibilities.
5th	10 5th (10) (7/2 +22%) Star Vantage		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(10) Star Vantage 7/2, Remains a maiden after 19 runs but he hasn't been with Rebecca Menzies for that long and done little wrong in recent starts, finishing a good third The Big Breac at Wetherby in December. Has followed that with a couple of equally soid efforts ove hurdles and he's a must for the shortlist. Remains winless but he comes here in very good order; bold showing is on the cards.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 -33%) The Big Breac		3 3/1(-33%)																															(6) The Big Breac 3/1, On the up since switched to handicaps, finding just one too good over this C&D in December and has subsequently scored twice at Wetherby. 6 lb rise for latest success fair enough and he is greatly respected now bidding for the hat-trick. On hat-trick after scoring twice at Wetherby (3m); up 6lb but more to offer; major player.
7th	13 7th (13) (12/1 +52%) Dequall		12 12/1(+52%)																															(13) Dequall 12/1, Returned from a break with a couple of creditable placed efforts over this C&D during the autumn but form has dipped badly in 2 subsequent starts and he's 5 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Course scorer but has been well below par on last two outings over C&D and at Sedgefield.
8th	14 8th (14) (25/1 -56%) Atlanticexpress		25 25/1(-56%)																															(14) Atlanticexpress 25/1, Respectable third of 10 in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) last month but record stands at 0-9 in this sphere and she's likely to come up short once more. Not discredited when third at Catterick 24 days ago; one for the shortlist back up in trip.
9th	12 9th (12) (16/1 -45%) Reagrove Lord		16 16/1(-45%)																															(12) Reagrove Lord 16/1, Remains a maiden following 14 attempts under Rules but went closer to winning than ever before when beaten ½-length into second at Ayr (21.4f, heavy) in January. Excuses next time and he's not without each-way hope. Still to get his head in front but in decent order; not ruled out off 2lb lower.
10th	8 10th (8) (7/1 +72%) Clovis Boy		7 7/1(+72%)																															(8) Clovis Boy 7/1, A dual hurdles winner last term but has yet to really get going this season and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Jem In Em. Course winner but he's offered little in four runs this season; visor is reached for now.
11th	4 11th (4) (22/1 +12%) Vengaboy		22 22/1(+12%)																															(4) Vengaboy 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was let down by jumping when seventh of 14 on handicap debut (28/1) at Fairyhouse in November 2023. Well held on first start since on debut for new yard at Newcastle and now tried in cheekpieces. Off 14 months before beating one for new yard at Newcastle in January; lots more needed.
12th	11 12th (11) (80/1 -142%) Tartan Cookie		80 80/1(-142%)																															(11) Tartan Cookie 80/1, Modest performer who was pulled up at Hexham when returning from an 18-month absence last summer. Best to look elsewhere. Rusty after 18 months off when pulled up over C&D 9 months ago; faces another absence now.
13th	3 13th (3) (8/1 -33%) Zwicky		8 8/1(-33%)																															(3) Zwicky 8/1, Three-time hurdles winner and opened chase account at Sedgefield in October. Found just one too good returned to this sphere at the aforementioned course (27f, soft) last month and he's a strong candidate off the same mark. Good runner-up at Sedgefield last month; can make his presence felt once more.
14th	15 14th (15) (100/1 -52%) Ideal De Romay		100 100/1(-52%)																															(15) Ideal De Romay 100/1, Irish point winner but only a poor maiden under Rules and faces a very stiff task from 12 lb out of the weights here. Last of six in 2m4f Ayr novice hurdle 17 days ago; he's 12lb out of the handicap too.

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THE BIG BREAC looks to be improving all the time and is fancied to round out the hat-trick following a couple of wins at Wetherby. The eight-year-old must defy a further 6lb rise in the ratings but he is partnered by a top conditional in Peter Kavanagh. Zwicky has been knocking on the door, both in this sphere and over fences, and he could be in the shake-up once again. Star Vantage and Uokhun complete the shortlist.

It's been uphill all the way for THE BIG BREAC since venturing down the handicap route and a 6 lb rise for the latest of his back-to-back Wetherby wins may not be eugh to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. Star Vantage has been knocking on the door of late and should be in the mix once again, while Zwicky also arrives here in good order and is likely to give another good account.

Plenty with chances but THE BIG BREAC (nap) arrives on an upward curve so is taken to defy a career-high mark.

17:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (2/1 +43%) Sir Maxi		2 2/1(+43%)																															(7) Sir Maxi 2/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago. Can give another good account. 1lb well in; has winning form on Polytrack (at Lingfield) and unlikely to be far away.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 -43%) Amaysmont		5 5/1(-43%)																															(1) Amaysmont 5/1, 4-time course winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 9/4, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 59 days ago, running on. Needs considering. Record around here reads 137111 and under Lauren Frost 4215; much respected back here.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +44%) Safari Dream		3.333333 10/3(+44%)																															(2) Safari Dream 10/3, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. 0-22 since the latest of his two wins in 2022 and still has stamina to prove.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 -47%) The Cola Brasil		11 11/1(-47%)																															(8) The Cola Brasil 11/1, Latest win at Dundalk in October. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 8/1) 27 days ago. More needed for his new yard. Three-time winner in Ireland including on Polytrack; worth a market check on stable debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -71%) Kurimu		12 12/1(-71%)																															(4) Kurimu 12/1, 11/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 157 days ago on final run for Chris Dwyer. Weighted to go close back up in trip for new yard. 1-14 for Chris Dwyer; makes stable debut after five months off; watch market.
6th	3 6th (3) (13/2 +46%) Rusheen Boy		6.5 13/2(+46%)																															(3) Rusheen Boy 13/2, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 4/1) 57 days ago. Not taken lightly if back on his A-game. Twice placed from 1lb higher on Polytrack late last year, but recent form looks uneven.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 -38%) Almodovar Del Rio		22 22/1(-38%)																															(9) Almodovar Del Rio 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, below-par seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 26 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 3lb lower than when third here in January, but 1-23 and not certain to run to same level.
8th	11 8th (11) (40/1 -21%) Moreginplease		40 40/1(-21%)																															(11) Moreginplease 40/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 33/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Not discounted. 1-32 and will need to find improvement in order to double her tally.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 -40%) Sonmarg		14 14/1(-40%)																															(5) Sonmarg 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 17/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at this C&D 56 days ago, no match for winner. Considered. Losing run up to 17, but better when runner-up on third start for yard over C&D last time.
10th	10 10th (10) (66/1 -32%) Broxi		66 66/1(-32%)																															(10) Broxi 66/1, First run since leaving Ivan Furtado when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 50/1) 26 days ago. More is required. 5lb below last winning mark but an infrequent winner these days.

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SIR MAXI took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in first-time blinkers at Newcastle last week and Sam England's gelding, a winner over 6f at the same venue in January, could go one better with the headgear utilised once again. Amaysmont's last success came here in November off a 2lb lower mark and he is entitled to be in the mix on his first run since a Wolverhampton third in January. Others to note are Kurimu and Sonmarg.

Lots with chances and it could be worth siding with Archie Watson's new recruit KURIMU to capitalise on a handy-looking mark with this step up in trip also looking a plus. C&D scorer Kondratiev Wave heads the list of dangers with Sir Maxi, Safari Dream and Amaysmont all in the mix too.

The vote goes to AMAYSMONT (nap) whose record around here reads 137111. He has also been successful under today's rider Lauren Frost.

17:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	18 1st (18) (12/1 +33%) Daily Present		12 12/1(+33%)																															(18) Daily Present 12/1, Lightly raced for his age but having opened his chase account at Down Royal in January 2024, he shaped as though still in top form when fifth in this race 12 months ago. Couple of solid third-place finishes in handicaps since returning, latterly in blinkers, but he's 3 lb higher this year. Well-beaten fifth in this last season but this 8yo could be stronger now one year on.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +0%) Johnnywho		4.5 9/2(+0%)																															(4) Johnnywho 9/2, Ended hurdling campaign with good fourth on handicap debut at Aintree and bettered that form when taking 3-runner novice at Carlisle on return/debut over fences. Hasn't really carried on the good work since, his jumping an issue, but feeling is that he has a bigger performance in him, Hasn't kicked on from chase debut win at Carlisle but no surprise if things click today.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 +0%) Sa Majeste		8 8/1(+0%)																															(3) Sa Majeste 8/1, Pretty useful winner over hurdle at up to 20f (well backed for 2024 Coral Cup) and wasted little time surpassing that form over fences at up to 3m. Helped by a bad blunder from the runner-up for latest win in 5-runner minor event at Fairyhouse but he commands plenty of respect given connections. 2-4 over fences this term (small-field races); only a 7yo and he's from top Irish yard.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 +0%) Weveallbeencaught		28 28/1(+0%)																															(7) Weveallbeencaught 28/1, Following a relatively short stint for Christian Williams, he belatedly opened his chase account on first run since rejoining Nigel Twiston-Davies at Doncaster in January (3m). Seemed to find 8 lb rise in a better race beyond him in the Grimthorpe a fortnight ago. New headgear employed. Easy win at Doncaster in January but only fifth back there 12 days ago after 8lb rise.
5th	9 5th (9) (40/1 +0%) Manothepeople		40 40/1(+0%)																															(9) Manothepeople 40/1, Signed off last term in the perfect fashion with a C&D win in April and resumed with a good third at Chepstow. Wasn't on a "going" day returned to this venue next time but shaped a lot better than end result would suggest in the Edinburgh National last month, finishing tired. C&D winner; ran well in the Edinburgh National when failing to stay; might not be far away.
6th	22 6th (22) (33/1 +34%) Grozni		33 33/1(+34%)																															(22) Grozni 33/1, Change of headgear when gaining his first win for his current yard in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (21.2f) in December. Sound-enough effort since kept to timber and he was sixth from 2 lb higher in this race a year ago. Change of headgear. Won over hurdles in December but soundly beaten in this last year and others appeal more.
7th	17 7th (17) (28/1 +15%) Wiseguy		28 28/1(+15%)																															(17) Wiseguy 28/1, Ended 2023/24 in tame fashion but well prepared by leading stable to make a winning reappearance/return to chasing in 11-runner contest at Newbury in November. Way he shaped over 23.8f at Ascot last time suggests he's ready for this trip. Stayed on well over 3m at Ascot last month and today's extra yardage could be a plus.
8th	24 8th (24) (50/1 +0%) Dom Of Mary		50 50/1(+0%)																															(24) Dom Of Mary 50/1, Looked rusty after 8 months off/wind op when pulled up in handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f) but enhanced good record in the Sussex National when runner-up last month. Eighth in this race from the same mark a year ago. Went very close in Sussex National last month but has faded on both visits here.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/1 +31%) Yeah Man		11 11/1(+31%)																															(2) Yeah Man 11/1, Won the 2024 Grand National Trial at Haydock and took his form to a new level when third on the Troytown on November's reappearance (3m). Hampered early and shaped as though still in good heart when fourth at Gowran before unseating rider before the race took shape back at Haydock last month. Creditable third of 18 in the Troytown at Navan in November and he's not ruled out.
6	6 |U| (6) (8/1 +27%) Mint Boy		8 8/1(+27%)																															(6) Mint Boy 8/1, Useful dual-winning hurdler at up to 3m in Ireland and ran his most encouraging race yet over fences when third of 8 in a maiden chase at Punchestown (22.7f). Looks the type to flourish in handicaps as his stamina is drawn out so he makes the shortlist. Mixed form in this novice chase campaign but the extra emphasis on stamina could be ideal.
10th	11 10th (11) (14/1 +0%) Git Maker		14 14/1(+0%)																															(11) Git Maker 14/1, Tough chaser who ended last season with an excellent effort in Scottish National (third) at Ayr. Sound-enough effort from out of the weights when fourth in Grand National Trial at Haydock last month and stamina his forte, but he'll need to jump better this time to be a factor in first-time headgear. Below best on both runs this term but second in this last year; contender if back on song.
11th	23 11th (23) (7/1 +13%) Walking On Air		7 7/1(+13%)																															(23) Walking On Air 7/1, Dual-winning hurdler for Nicky Henderson and posted a career best when runner-up on chase debut at Newbury in December 2023 off much higher mark. Low-key start for current connections but in the process of reviving when falling last at Doncaster (may well have won). Suddenly of major interest. Narrowly ahead when falling at final fence at Doncaster; remains well treated back up 4lb.
12th	12 12th (12) (11/1 +31%) Nine Graces		11 11/1(+31%)																															(12) Nine Graces 11/1, Progressive hurdler and now getting his act together over fences, runner-up at Fairyhouse in December before going one place better at Punchestown a month later. Unexposed as a staying chaser. Travelled well and found plenty at Punchestown; new trip could unlock further improvement.
13th	16 13th (16) (16/1 +20%) Westerninthepark		16 16/1(+20%)																															(16) Westerninthepark 16/1, Bumper/dual-hurdles winner who made a successful start in this sphere at Stratford (20.9f) in October and has remained in form since, placed in small fields next 3 starts. Shapes as though worth a try over this stiffer test of stamina. Boxed on well behind progressive winner over extended 2m6f last time; this trip may suit.
13	13 |PU| (13) (8/1 +0%) Midnight Our Fred		8 8/1(+0%)																															(13) Midnight Our Fred 8/1, Huge career best when a 14-length winner of 6-runner handicap at Gowran in October and 2 months later, he backed that up from revised mark when second in good-quality contest at Leopardstown. Stays well and a reliable proposition. Jockey won this in 2018. Good form here last term and better than ever in Ireland this season; solid claims.
14	14 |PU| (14) (20/1 +0%) Music Of Tara		20 20/1(+0%)																															(14) Music Of Tara 20/1, Left Henry De Bromhead but joined another top yard and was better than ever when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) in January. Matched that form when third returned to fences at Punchestown (22f) last month but has never really shaped as though wanting this far. Two good runs since joining the yard but the step back up in trip may be a negative.
1	1 |PU| (1) (22/1 +0%) Fantastic Lady		22 22/1(+0%)																															(1) Fantastic Lady 22/1, Better than ever when landing Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (22.8f, good) on final start last season. Campaigned in listed company this term, finishing placed in a couple of small-field events but this may place too much emphasis in stamina. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Grade 2 win against males last April; current mark may be beyond her in competitive race.
8	8 |PU| (8) (33/1 -65%) Cleatus Poolaw		33 33/1(-65%)																															(8) Cleatus Poolaw 33/1, Sole success under Rules came in a maiden hurdle at Naas in January 2024. Plenty of pretty useful effort in defeat and he took a step back in the right direction when mid-field at Punchestown last month. Expensive point winner may have more to offer with cheekpieces employed. Improvement needed but lightly raced and top Irish yard has good record in this race.
10	10 |PU| (10) (40/1 -21%) Sine Nomine		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Sine Nomine 40/1, Confirmed herself one of the best hunters around when landing the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham Festival (26.3f, heavy) a year ago. Let down by jumping both starts this term and this race will test her in that regard. Won the hunter chase here 12 months ago and this test of stamina is right up her street.
5	5 |PU| (5) (50/1 -25%) Gelino Bello		50 50/1(-25%)																															(5) Gelino Bello 50/1, Smart form when winning 2 novice chases at the end of 2022 but very lightly raced since. Had wind op/off 23 months before a fair sixth of 10 in 3m Wincanton handicap hurdle in December but he recoiled from that effort returned to fences at Sandown. Promising novice in late 2022 but lightly raced since and pulled up at Sandown last month.
19	19 |PU| (19) (80/1 -60%) Galop De Chasse		80 80/1(-60%)																															(19) Galop De Chasse 80/1, Won his only start of last season at Newbury (19.9f) and resumed from 12 months off with respectable placed efforts at Wetherby/Newbury. Reportedly bled when pulled up at Ascot and latest Kempton run hardly brimming with promise. Upped markedly in trip with lots to prove. Below par the last twice and there are doubts about both his stamina and his current form.
20	20 |PU| (20) (80/1 -60%) Now Where Or When		80 80/1(-60%)																															(20) Now Where Or When 80/1, All the better for reappearance tackling a more suitable distance (3m) when cashing in on a falling mark at Down Royal in January. Revised British mark to contend with and he's more exposed than some of these. Won at Down Royal in January but this 10yo could be vulnerable in this much hotter race.
21	21 |PU| (21) (125/1 -150%) Pats Fancy		125 125/1(-150%)																															(21) Pats Fancy 125/1, Developed into a useful chaser in 2021/22 but fleeting appearances since and he looks on the downgrade. 10yo; on a reduced mark but well beaten at Sandown last month when back from latest layoff.

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Derek O'Connor carried the JP McManus colours to victory in this contest last year and the leading amateur partners Johnnywho this time. The latter finished last of three at Windsor in January, but was eased down on the run-in and much better is expected from him. Sa Majeste also sports the McManus colours and just prevailed at Fairyhouse last time. There looks more to come from Willie Mullins' inmate over this extra distance, while Midnight Our Fred has finished second over these fences three times now and faced a stiff task when runner-up in a Listed handicap at Leopardstown on his latest start. Nine Graces is 13lb higher than when scoring at Punchestown, but MINT BOY looks potentially well treated representing last year's winning trainer. Gavin Cromwell's improving chaser is only 4lb higher than when third over 2m7f at Punchestown last month and should prove a more potent force here with his stamina brought into play.

Gavin Cromwell landed an almighty punt in this race a year ago and has a couple of very live chances in MINT BOY and Yeah Man. There's slightly more substance to the latter's form but the former could take off over this sort of trip, so is marginally preferred. Johnnywho certainly won't lack for assistance from the saddle so he's feared, with Manofthepeople one to consider at longer odds with her rider having won this race before.

Having narrowly hit the front when falling at the final fence at Doncaster in January, WALKING ON AIR can make amends today.

17:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +38%) Ana Emaraaty		1 1/1(+38%)																															(1) Ana Emaraaty 1/1, Successful twice at this course last year and got back on track when fourth of 10 in handicap here (6f, 13/2) 40 days ago, never nearer. Has form at this longer trip and he's a leading contender back down in grade. Last win was over 6f but versatile tripwise and he's dangerous at this lowly level.
2	4 2nd (4) (50/1 -100%) Mr Coco Bean		50 50/1(-100%)																															(4) Mr Coco Bean 50/1, Long time without a victory and has been struggling for form, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 37 days ago. Others preferred as he goes significantly back up in trip. On a long losing run and stepping back up in trip needs to have a dramatic effect.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +0%) Yakhabar		5 5/1(+0%)																															(8) Yakhabar 5/1, Won twice here early last year (both at 12.5f). Inadequate test when fourth of 7 in minor event (10/1) at this course (8f) 3 days ago, so he's one to note as he returns to this longer distance. Two course wins last year; fair run over 1m here on Monday; no headgear today.
4	7 4th (7) (7/4 +47%) Spartan Times		1.75 7/4(+47%)																															(7) Spartan Times 7/4, Has fared better upped in trip this year, in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 14/1) 31 days ago. Remains lightly raced so he could still have more to offer. Hint of ability at a low level; may yet do better and that makes him of interest.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 -260%) Hot Team		18 18/1(-260%)																															(3) Hot Team 18/1, Eleven runs since most recent success in 2024 and below form last 2 starts, last of 6 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. However, he's a C&D winner and isn't ruled out back down at this level. C&D winner; two turf wins last summer; quiet this winter but he's been found a weak race.
6th	5 6th (5) (25/1 -79%) Our Noble Lord		25 25/1(-79%)																															(5) Our Noble Lord 25/1, Remains a maiden and was never involved when eighth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 47 days ago, very slowly away. Could do with brushing up his starts, though he was placed on his last outing in this grade. Modest maiden but he ran well in similar race at Ayr last summer; risky but not ruled out.

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ANA EMARAATY, who has been placed twice in handicaps over this C&D in the past, looks well worth another try over this distance in a race where most of his rivals are struggling for notable recent form. Spartan Times and Yakhabar have at least dropped hints that their turns might not be far away, while Hot Team is another to note in this grade.

Having won twice at this course last year, ANA EMARAATY took a step back in the right direction when fourth here on his latest outing, despite having been denied a clear run, so he could be ready to return to winning ways. Yakhabar promises to be suited by this step back up in trip and is feared most, ahead of Spartan Times.

An unappealing betting contest in which the lightly raced SPARTAN TIMES is marginally preferred to Ana Emaraaty.

17:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:45 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (8/1 -78%) Amazing Force		8 8/1(-78%)																															(2) Amazing Force 8/1, €85,000 foal, 130,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to smart 1m/8.3f winner Thunder Run. Dam 7f/1m winner. Stable’s first-timers command respect. Plenty to like on breeding and stable has a good record with 3yo newcomers; tongue-tie on.
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +69%) Hey Boo		1.25 5/4(+69%)																															(1) Hey Boo 5/4, 16/1 and hooded, won 12-runner maiden at this C&D on debut 19 days ago, well on top finish. Should have more to offer. Made a winning debut over C&D this month; much respected under a 7lb penalty.
2	6 2nd (6) (100/1 -52%) Invisible		100 100/1(-52%)																															(6) Invisible 100/1, Last of 10 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 14/1) on debut 74 days ago. Others appeal more. Last of ten on her Southwell debut in December; needs to improve plenty.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +45%) Forty Years On		6 6/1(+45%)																															(5) Forty Years On 6/1, £120,000 yearling, Mayson filly. Sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dance Diva and 7f/1m winner Ben Hamrash and half-sister to 6f-1m winner The Groove. Considered newcomer. Stable 0-26 with 3yo newcomers since 2021; may be better for the run.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +40%) Bella Perla		6 6/1(+40%)																															(3) Bella Perla 6/1, 4 lengths sixth of 12 to Hey Boo in maiden (12/1) at this C&D on debut 19 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Sixth behind Hey Boo over C&D on debut; will need to improve a fair bit to reverse form.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +25%) Sands Of Havana		12 12/1(+25%)																															(9) Sands Of Havana 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, fair fourth of 6 in novice at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago. Not ruled out. Has shown ability, but extra furlong poses a question and vulnerable to less-exposed types.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 -120%) Champagne On Ice		5.5 11/2(-120%)																															(4) Champagne On Ice 11/2, No Nay Never filly who shaped well when second of 7 in novice at Kempton (8f) on her debut 36 days ago. Open to improvement. A likely player. Beaten a head on her Kempton debut; dropping a furlong may not be ideal on breeding.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 -100%) Lady Mary		66 66/1(-100%)																															(8) Lady Mary 66/1, Eighth of 10 in novice (17/2) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut. Off 133 days with work to do. Eighth of ten on her Southwell debut in October; plenty more required on first start since.
8th	10 8th (10) (20/1 -135%) Wonderbolt		20 20/1(-135%)																															(10) Wonderbolt 20/1, Highly promising individual. 17/2, sixth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 23 days ago, not knocked about. Open to significant progress. Green but also showed ability on her Wolverhampton debut; likely to improve and a player.
9th	7 9th (7) (22/1 -83%) Karakula		22 22/1(-83%)																															(7) Karakula 22/1, Sea The Moon filly. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), including Chartwell Stakes, sister to smart 6f/7f winner Double Or Bubble, won Abernant/Supreme Stakes. One to note on her debut, especially if the market vibes are positive. Nicely bred and stable can get them ready first time.

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

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CHAMPAGNE ON ICE clearly knew her job when going agonisingly close to making a winning start at Kempton and the drop from a mile is unlikely to harm her credentials in her bid to go one better. Hey Boo finished off her race well when scoring over C&D and she warrants plenty of respect, despite giving weight away to all of her rivals. Forty Years On and Karakula appeal most of the newcomers.

Ed Walker's No Nay Never filly CHAMPAGNE ON ICE made a promising start when runner-up at Kempton and can build on it to get off the mark at the chief expense of Wonderbolt who shaped really well when a debut Wolverhampton sixth and rates a big threat. C&D scorer Hey Boo has to concede 7 lb all round but is still firmly in the picture too.

Despite the penalty HEY BOO is taken to follow up her successful C&D debut, a performance that was probably even better than it looked.

17:45 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
8	8 (8) (100/1 -456%) Luna A Inbhir Nis		100 100/1(-456%)																															(8) Luna A Inbhir Nis 100/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 2-runner novice (7/2) at this C&D 12 days ago, pushed out. Makes handicap debut. More required. Won a slowly-run two-runner C&D novice 12 days ago; this a much stiffer test of her merit.
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 +40%) The Vital Spark		6 6/1(+40%)																															(7) The Vital Spark 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in nursery (85/40) at Southwell (5f) 90 days ago. Must improve. Disappointed on handicap debut but well backed there and retains potential; down in class.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/5 +60%) Frankies Dream		1.2 6/5(+60%)																															(4) Frankies Dream 6/5, Course winner. Latest win here in February. 5/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 25 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Expected to be bang there. Engaged 6.45 here Wednesday. Four wins this year and did well to win cosily here on Wednesday (6f); still on the up.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 -40%) Startling		14 14/1(-40%)																															(5) Startling 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 25/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 64 days ago. Three wins as a 2yo, including C&D; not beaten far here last time; vulnerable to improvers.
4	6 4th (6) (18/1 -157%) She Went Whoosh		18 18/1(-157%)																															(6) She Went Whoosh 18/1, 4/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Can make presence felt. 0-8 but often placed, including in a handicap 17 days ago; each-way shout again.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 -100%) Auntie Jo		20 20/1(-100%)																															(9) Auntie Jo 20/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap (18/5) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago. Has finished behind two of today's rivals on her last two starts; improvement required.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -11%) Cemlyn		5 5/1(-11%)																															(1) Cemlyn 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1, respectable third of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs considering. Consistent rather than progressive; stiff 5f could suit well though and not discounted.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -17%) Youvegotoshowmeluv		14 14/1(-17%)																															(2) Youvegotoshowmeluv 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form fourth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 18/1) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not matched debut promise in three runs since; may do so now handicapping.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/2 -38%) Fallen Soldier		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(3) Fallen Soldier 11/2, Creditable third of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 13-race maiden; missed out by a nose over C&D off this mark in January; should run well.

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

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SHE WENT WHOOSH appeals the most after a respectable second-placed finish over this trip at Wolverhampton last month. That effort can be upgraded given the Profitable filly was taken off a true line in the closing stages and from the same mark, she could go one place better. Fallen Soldier and Startling are shortlist suggestions, with the former rated the chief danger on the back of a consistent run of form.

The thriving FRANKIES DREAM wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield last time and is well worth another chance. She Went Whoosh and Cemlyn are others to consider.

Plenty of possibles but it might be worth giving another chance to THE VITAL SPARK now down in class. Fallen Soldier is next best.

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

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 -38%) Brunel Charm		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(3) Brunel Charm 11/2, Latest win at Kempton in January. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 19 days ago. Needs considering. Often gone close round here; enters calculations but little wiggle room off this mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/2 +17%) Dion Baker		7.5 15/2(+17%)																															(2) Dion Baker 15/2, Three wins from 25 runs last year. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 19 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Wins have come under aggressive rides over 7f; another ordinary effort over C&D last time.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/4 +42%) Southbank		1.75 7/4(+42%)																															(6) Southbank 7/4, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 11/4, good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Big shout eased 1 lb. Currently 3-5 over C&D and been running consistently off this sort of mark; shortlisted.
4	1 4th (1) (18/1 +10%) Kodi Red		18 18/1(+10%)																															(1) Kodi Red 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 25/1, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 42 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Lost his way since a C&D win off a 2lb higher mark last autumn; others look stronger.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/4 +0%) Just Ten High		2.25 9/4(+0%)																															(4) Just Ten High 9/4, Course scorer. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 5/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. In the picture. Progressed well since handicapping in headgear but is 4lb higher than when last winning.
6th	5 6th (5) (15/2 -7%) Roman Emperor		7.5 15/2(-7%)																															(5) Roman Emperor 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/1) 10 days ago so needs to get back on track. Lost his way last year but is back on a workable mark; one of the more interesting runners.

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

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Brunel Charm remains on the same mark as his recent third over C&D and the eight-year-old, who has held his form well over the past few months, is likely to make his presence felt once again. Southbank is another who brings consistent form to the table, but the vote goes to JUST TEN HIGH. Successful at Wolverhampton in February, Dylan Cunha's gelding has since been denied by a neck twice at Newcastle and this may be the opportunity needed to get back to winning ways.

SOUTHBANK can race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a good recent third over C&D so is taken to bag a fourth C&D victory now. Course scorer Just Ten High is feared most, with Brunel Charm appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Southbank has decent claims of a fourth C&D win but ROMAN EMPEROR is on a workable mark again and preferred.

18:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/2 +54%) Camino Del Ray		6.5 13/2(+54%)																															(2) Camino Del Ray 13/2, Cable Bay gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winners Goal Exceeded and Galaxy Gazer. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to useful winner up to 6f Stars Above Me. Half-brother to three winners; stable in fine form; betting can guide.
2	3 2nd (3) (85/40 -31%) Moby Quick		2.125 85/40(-31%)																															(3) Moby Quick 85/40, Thrice-raced maiden. 3/1, third of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 87 days ago, not seen to best effect having been trapped wider than ideal throughout. Remains with potential. Improved with each run & wasn't well drawn when 3rd at Wolverhampton last time; contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 +59%) Oberon Hill		2.25 9/4(+59%)																															(1) Oberon Hill 9/4, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Second of 5 in novice at this C&D (18/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Respected. Two encouraging Flat runs here last month; more minor money on the cards.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -20%) Papa Oscar		3 3/1(-20%)																															(4) Papa Oscar 3/1, Expert Eye gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart pair around 1m Juliet Foxtrot and Tsar, and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Juliet Sierra. Well backed but too green when sixth of 8 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 1/2) on debut 22 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. Tame effort at Kempton on debut but sent off the 1-2 fav; could leave that run well behind.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 +15%) Ardilly Breeze		28 28/1(+15%)																															(6) Ardilly Breeze 28/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 5 in maiden at this course (6f, 25/1) 12 days ago. Just modest form in two Tapeta runs this winter; minor handicaps beckon.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +70%) Storm Kitty		10 10/1(+70%)																															(7) Storm Kitty 10/1, Outstrip filly. Half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Cuban Tiger. Dam, useful Italian 1m winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful 8.5f-11f (minor US stakes) winner Picou. Half-sister to Listed winner; appeals on paper but yard not renowned for winning newcomers.

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

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Although Papa Oscar proved underwhelming when finishing sixth at very short odds on his debut at Kempton last month, the son of Expert Eye should have learned plenty from that experience. Harry Charlton's gelding isn't taken lightly, but MOBY QUICK rates as the one to beat. The George Scott-trained gelding arrives on the back of a close-up third over this trip at Wolverhampton and a similar performance may prove sufficient here. Oberon Hill and newcomer Westington House are also noted.

MOBY QUICK went close at Wolverhampton last time despite being trapped wide throughout and he sets the standard. Papa Oscar was a major disappointment at Kempton on debut having been all the rage in the betting but is evidently thought capable of better.

Considerably better was expected of Papa Oscar on debut and he can leave that behind. That said, MOBY QUICK looks a safer option.

18:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (13/2 -30%) Diomed Spirit		6.5 13/2(-30%)																															(1) Diomed Spirit 13/2, C&D winner. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 28 days ago. Should be on the premises. Dual C&D winner; back off last winning mark when third back here four weeks ago; a player.
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +39%) Fidelius		2.75 11/4(+39%)																															(4) Fidelius 11/4, C&D winner. Creditable second of 13 in handicap at York (5f, soft, 16/1) when last seen in September. 2-6 on the AW and surely won't be far away if ready to roll. Dual AW winner last year, including over C&D; second at York on final start; watch market.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +38%) Existent		2.5 5/2(+38%)																															(2) Existent 5/2, Untrustworthy individual. C&D winner. Thirty-six runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago. Like stablemate Diomed Spirit, he could have a part to play. Losing run up to 36 and he can't be recommended for win purposes.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -88%) The Defiant		16 16/1(-88%)																															(5) The Defiant 16/1, C&D winner. 11/1, won 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago. This will be more demanding under a penalty. Dual C&D winner and scored at Wolverhampton last time; may find this a shade warm.
4	3 4th (3) (15/8 -7%) El Bufalo		1.875 15/8(-7%)																															(3) El Bufalo 15/8, Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (3/1) 19 days ago, keeping on well. 4 lb rise may not stop him from going in again. 4lb higher than when making all over C&D last time; still unexposed and respected.

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

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FIDELIUS starts his four-year-old campaign at a workable level and looks worth chancing for a yard that knows the time of day with sprinters. Stable companions Diomed Spirit and Existent top the weights and it may be the latter who shines the most for Stuart Williams on these terms. El Bufalo adds further spice to the race, despite a 4lb higher rating imposed for his track-and-trip triumph last time out.

The vote goes to EL BUFALO, who responded well to the first-time blinkers when making every post a winning one over C&D recently and this 4 lb higher mark should be comfortably within reach. The Stuart Williams-trained duo Diomed Spirit and Existent can fill the places.

This can go to EL BUFALO who responded so well to the fitting of blinkers when making all here 19 days ago.

18:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (22/1 +0%) Kit Gabriel		22 22/1(+0%)																															(6) Kit Gabriel 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December but only seventh of 10 back there the following month. Cheekpieces back on. 8.6f win in December; fair run next time; cheekpieces return but he's up in class.
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +22%) Mr Baloo		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(1) Mr Baloo 7/2, Latest win at Southwell in February. 11/4, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 8 days ago. Respected. Three fine runs, with and without headgear, this year; in the shake up once more.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 -69%) Brazilian Rose		11 11/1(-69%)																															(4) Brazilian Rose 11/1, Racked up a 6f course hat-trick in January. Showed she's effective at 7f when close third here on penultimate start and this easier than the Lingfield Class 2 she contested last time. Can bounce back. Having a good year but she needs to bounce back from a lesser Lingfield run two weeks ago.
3	10 3rd (10) (33/1 -32%) Outrun The Storm		33 33/1(-32%)																															(10) Outrun The Storm 33/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year but below par both comeback runs in recent months. Mark on the slide but best watched until showing more. C&D winner last year but he hasn't shone in two runs this time around.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 +8%) So Quiet		2.75 11/4(+8%)																															(3) So Quiet 11/4, Tongue strap on first time, creditable second of 12 in handicap (2/1) at Southwell (7f) 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Still seeking a first handicap win and proving most frustrating; sure to be popular again.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -167%) Starliner		16 16/1(-167%)																															(8) Starliner 16/1, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (1m, 25/1) 19 days ago. Expected to be bang there. C&D winner in November off 2lb lower; mixed since but capable on a good day.
6th	7 6th (7) (4/1 +60%) Swiss Ace		4 4/1(+60%)																															(7) Swiss Ace 4/1, Three-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (7f) 19 days ago and was runner-up over C&D in January under Billy Loughnane. Claims with Loughnane back in the saddle. Three-time C&D winner; on a dangerous mark and had an excuse (draw) latest; contender.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -75%) Abruzzo Mia		28 28/1(-75%)																															(5) Abruzzo Mia 28/1, C&D winner. Creditable third on 7f Southwell reappearance in January but well beaten back there since. Conditions to suit but needs to bounce back from a lacklustre run at Southwell last month.
8th	2 8th (2) (9/1 +36%) Vibrato		9 9/1(+36%)																															(2) Vibrato 9/1, Three wins at the end of 2024, including C&D. Recent efforts suggest the handicapper may be winning the argument, though. Three wins in late 2024, including C&D; struggled more recently but down in weights.
9th	9 9th (9) (8/1 -33%) Mereside Madness		8 8/1(-33%)																															(9) Mereside Madness 8/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in February. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 7/2) 13 days ago. C&D win last month followed by two solid placed efforts; up in class but should run well.

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

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Having return to form with a close-up second at Southwell last month, SO QUIET looks ready to strike here. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings for the four-year-old could prove inconsequential and he gets the verdict over Mr Baloo. Richard Hannon's colt posted a respectable third when bidding for a double at Kempton recently and, racing off an unchanged mark, another good account is forecast. Fellow in-form runner Mereside Madness may fare best of the remainder.

MR BALOO is in a good vein of form at present and is taken to resume winning ways. So Quiet rates an obvious danger on the back of his recent Southwell second, while Brazilian Rose found a Lingfield Class 2 too much last time but can show she's still in form at a venue where she's done very well this year.

So Quiet has the ability to win a race of this nature but so does SWISS ACE and he edges preference.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
9	9 (9) (33/1 -65%) Mighty Nebula		33 33/1(-65%)																															(9) Mighty Nebula 33/1, C&D winner in December. Last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 15/2) 12 days ago. Needs to bounce back with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Twice well held at Newcastle since winning from 1lb lower over C&D; cheekpieces on.
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -60%) Penzance		3 3/1(-60%)																															(2) Penzance 3/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/4) 13 days ago. 1 lb lower now and he makes plenty of appeal. 1lb above his last winning mark and was successful the last time he raced at Class 3 level.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/4 +65%) Magico		1.75 7/4(+65%)																															(7) Magico 7/4, Latest win at Kempton in August. 4/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f). Off 129 days but could have a say if fully tuned-up. Returns from four months off having been gelded and will need to hit the ground running.
3	3 3rd (3) (33/1 -136%) Felix		33 33/1(-136%)																															(3) Felix 33/1, Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 12/1) 40 days ago, very slowly away. Remains without a win since the start of 2021; others are more persuasive.
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 -82%) Salamanca		10 10/1(-82%)																															(1) Salamanca 10/1, 4/7, didn't need to improve to win 5-runner novice at this C&D 138 days ago, readily. Handicap debut on return and more needed. C&D winner last autumn; market should be informative on reappearance.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 -14%) King's Code		16 16/1(-14%)																															(4) King's Code 16/1, Four wins from 19 runs last year. 14/1, last of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Best form at Wolverhampton; well behind Penzance at Lingfield last time; blinkers on.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/3 -11%) Metallo		3.333333 10/3(-11%)																															(6) Metallo 10/3, Good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 3/1) 40 days ago, running on. Can make presence felt. Running well lately; lightly raced for a 4yo and may have an even bigger effort in him.
7th	10 7th (10) (22/1 -120%) Parkland		22 22/1(-120%)																															(10) Parkland 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 62 days ago. Up in trip for this handicap debut and needs to raise his game. Lightly raced since showing early promise; needs a resurgence up in trip on handicap debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -40%) Sari Dubai		28 28/1(-40%)																															(8) Sari Dubai 28/1, Fourth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Meydan (9.9f, good). Off 13 months ahead of this debut for new yard (1 of 3 runners). 12 runs at Meydan, winning two; market should guide on stable debut after 13 months off.
9th	5 9th (5) (20/1 +20%) Wadacre Gomez		20 20/1(+20%)																															(5) Wadacre Gomez 20/1, Five-time C&D winner. Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 28/1) 40 days ago. Readily passed over. Record over C&D is 3111141; failed to fire lately; needs the return here to galvanise him.

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

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METALLO, who was highly tried as a juvenile, has shown steady improvement since being gelded and, with his yard also in flying form, he could have been found a decent opportunity to strike on his fifth start in a handicap. Salamanca sets a decent standard and, having won over C&D on his last completed start, rates another strong contender. Magico and Penzance are viable each-way options to consider.

PENZANCE left the impression that his turn is near when fourth at Lingfield recently and he can emerge on top. Metallo has posted solid efforts in defeat the last twice and looks sure to be involved in the finish once again. Third on the list is Magico.

Penzance is respected, but the unexposed METALLO has been shaping as though ready to strike in his recent performances.

19:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (11/4 +0%) Castan		2.75 11/4(+0%)																															(4) Castan 11/4, Has reacted really well to cheekpieces, completing a front-running hat-trick under Paul Mulrennan when seeing off 9 rivals over C&D 14 days ago. Can defy the handicapper again. 3-3 since cheekpieces were added; 2lb rise for latest win looks fair; high on the list.
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +44%) Monks Dream		2.25 9/4(+44%)																															(3) Monks Dream 9/4, C&D winner. Good runner-up efforts here in recent weeks and should go well again. Runner-up here the last twice; 1lb well in and he should remain competitive.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/2 -15%) Dark Kestrel		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(5) Dark Kestrel 15/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in C&D handicap 9 days ago. Capable off this mark but likely he'll need them to go too hard early if he's to win.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 0%) King's Crown		4 4/1(0%)																															(7) King's Crown 4/1, In good form, including a ready C&D win 12 days ago. Merits consideration. Ready C&D win 12 days ago but that was a small-field Class 6; this demands much more.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +45%) Alligator Alley		5.5 11/2(+45%)																															(1) Alligator Alley 11/2, C&D winner. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in C&D handicap when last seen in October. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Possibility he'll need the run but Loughnane has been booked. He's been much better than this level in his day and an intriguing runner on stable debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 +17%) Zarzyni		10 10/1(+17%)																															(2) Zarzyni 10/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in September but off since a lesser run at Wolverhampton the following month. Talented but hard to win with; can go well fresh so each-way claims back from 5 months off.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -14%) Herakles		25 25/1(-14%)																															(8) Herakles 25/1, C&D winner. 9/2, last of 7 over C&D when last seen in November. Might need this after 4 months off. Effective over C&D but absent since a low-key run in November; others look stronger.
7th	6 7th (6) (15/2 +17%) Our Absent Friends		7.5 15/2(+17%)																															(6) Our Absent Friends 15/2, C&D winner. 2 lengths seventh of 10 to Castan over C&D (8/1) 14 days ago. Eased another 2 lb but need to see more. Only seventh behind Castan here two weeks ago; 4lb better off but others make more appeal.

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

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CASTAN completed a hat-trick over C&D a fortnight ago with something to spare and his winning run may not be ending any time soon. A 2lb nudge up in the ratings looks on the lenient side and Bryan Smart's charge is fancied to repel chief rivals Monks Dream and King's Crown. That pair have been in good heart at this track of late and they should keep the selection honest, with the former looking slightly better handicapped at present.

A further 2 lb nudge from the handicapper doesn't look enough to prevent CASTAN making it 4 in a row since fitted with cheekpieces. Monk's Dream and King's Crown arrive in form and can give Bryan Smart's charge most to do.

Castan is thriving but the returning pair Zarzyni and ALLIGATOR ALLEY could have his measure this time.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
7	7 (7) (16/1 -113%) Lightningboltzoom		16 16/1(-113%)																															(7) Lightningboltzoom 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 38 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Said to have stopped quickly when a beaten-favourite latest; now has something to prove.
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +38%) Time Tested		1.25 5/4(+38%)																															(1) Time Tested 5/4, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 5/2) 51 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Gelded since and steps back up in trip with a first-time tongue strap applied. Expected to be bang there. Landed a gamble last summer and has progressed well since; holds leading claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +18%) Solanna		7 7/1(+18%)																															(2) Solanna 7/1, C&D winner in February. Seventh of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago, missing break. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. This is more competitive and he needs to put an ordinary latest effort behind him.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 -88%) Cerulean Summer		7.5 15/2(-88%)																															(6) Cerulean Summer 15/2, 10/3, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 8 days ago. This consistent filly looks sure to be on the premises once more. Should give her running but fine with 1m4f lately and needs a bit more back down in trip.
4	8 4th (8) (5/1 -11%) Egoiste		5 5/1(-11%)																															(8) Egoiste 5/1, C&D winner. Good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Leading contender. C&D winner who's done better with each of his three runs back from a layoff; shortlisted.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/1 +13%) Green Power		7 7/1(+13%)																															(9) Green Power 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Good third of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Live each-way chance. Veteran; is closely matched with Egoiste on latest C&D running if repeating the dose.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 +17%) Boasty		10 10/1(+17%)																															(5) Boasty 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, having run of race. Merits consideration. Four of his five wins have come in the spring, three over C&D; is one to consider.
7th	3 7th (3) (80/1 -344%) Raqisa		80 80/1(-344%)																															(3) Raqisa 80/1, 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) on latest start in September. Opposable on return. Only been seen once in recent times; is likely best watched unless there's good support.
8th	4 8th (4) (80/1 -264%) Liberated Lad		80 80/1(-264%)																															(4) Liberated Lad 80/1, Course winner. Latest success at Newcastle in January. Last of 7 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Others make more appeal. January win came over 2m and he's finished well held twice since; again no cheekpieces.

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

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A drop in distance was enough for Lingfield scorer TIME TESTED to be thwarted in his follow-up bid when fourth over a mile at Newcastle. However, Michael Bell's charge has since undergone a gelding procedure and the return to 1m2f could see him regain the winning thread. Cerulean Summer has posted several creditable efforts in defeat over 1m4f of late and reverting to this trip shouldn't prevent another good account. Egoiste is also noted.

TIME TESTED is unexposed over this trip and he could be the answer on the back of a creditable fourth dropped to a mile at Newcastle where the steady pace wouldn't have been ideal. Egoiste returned to form when finding just one too good over this C&D a fortnight ago and he will be a threat if able to build on that. Cases can also be made for Green Power and the consistent Cerulean Summer.

It's quite possible TIME TESTED hasn't reached his ceiling yet, with this just his third run over 1m2f. Egoiste is second choice.

19:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/4 +33%) Pals Battalion		1.5 6/4(+33%)																															(2) Pals Battalion 6/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Creditable ½-length second of 8 to William Dewhirst in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 49 days ago. Can remain competitive. Conditions to suit; second behind reopposing rivals in two starts in January; solid claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/8 +17%) William Dewhirst		1.875 15/8(+17%)																															(1) William Dewhirst 15/8, 6-time course winner. Eight wins from 25 Flat runs. Latest win here in February. 3/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago. 3 lb lower here. Six course wins since November; prominent racer so a tactical race wouldn't be a worry.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +20%) Rebel Empire		4 4/1(+20%)																															(3) Rebel Empire 4/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 9/1) 8 days ago, though he was left poorly placed from a disadvantageous draw. Three 6f AW wins this winter; caught wide at Kempton last week; better expected here.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -71%) Mondammej		6 6/1(-71%)																															(4) Mondammej 6/1, Five-time course winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and he's on his last winning mark. Four course wins this winter; latest Southwell third was creditable; capable on a good day.

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

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WILLIAM DEWHIRST was attempting to win for the fifth time in 2025 when finishing third under a 5lb penalty here last Tuesday and Ben Haslam's gelding, who can now run off his official rating which is 3lb lower, is presented with an excellent opportunity to strike. Pals Battalion is in the right hands to continue improving, while the enigmatic Mondammej is interesting back on his last winning mark.

WILLIAM DEWHIRST can boast a superb course record and having posted another sound effort when third under a penalty over 7f last week, he could be the answer from 3 lb lower. Mondammej is back on his last successful mark so he commands respect, along with Pals Battalion.

Pals Battalion may have to give best to his old adversary WILLIAM DEWHIRST (nap) once again.

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/8 -7%) Drifts Away		1.875 15/8(-7%)																															(1) Drifts Away 15/8, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/4) at this course (7f) 19 days ago, comfortably. Further progress will be needed if he's to complete the hat-trick off this 6 lb higher mark. 4-8 on the AW and bids for a hat-trick; shortlisted off a 6lb higher mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Star Pupil		4 4/1(+33%)																															(2) Star Pupil 4/1, Course winner in January. 9/2, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 27 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not discounted. Course winner over 7f, but still to truly convince over this far.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/4 +44%) Stella Hogan		2.25 9/4(+44%)																															(7) Stella Hogan 9/4, Eyeshields on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (7f, 11/2) 5 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Major player under a penalty. In fine form since hood went on (1221); every chance of going in again under her penalty.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -60%) Timetobenice		8 8/1(-60%)																															(5) Timetobenice 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/1) 2 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. 0-10 in handicaps and only seventh of 12 at Southwell on Tuesday; needs to better that.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -57%) Coolree		22 22/1(-57%)																															(4) Coolree 22/1, Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good, 12/1). Off 6 months and he's passed over on this occasion. 0-9 on the AW and will need to be near best returning from six months off for new trainer.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 -33%) Kracking		8 8/1(-33%)																															(3) Kracking 8/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago, going off too hard. One or two of these are more appealing. Still 5lb above last winning mark and hasn't been getting home in his races lately.

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

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DRIFTS AWAY had little difficulty in supplementing a Kempton victory over a furlong shorter here last month and another bold bid looks likely. Although a 6lb higher mark demands a career best from the four-year-old, he's difficult to oppose in his current heart. The biggest threat may emerge from last weekend's course scorer Stella Hogan, who should have more to come in a retained eye shield. Star Pupil might fare best of the remainder.

This looks trappy and the suggestion is STELLA HOGAN, who has done nothing wrong in her four appearances since the turn of the year and she looked better than ever when striking over 7f here on Saturday. Though below par at Southwell on Tuesday, Timetobenice will merit serious consideration if allowed to take his chance, while Star Pupil is also in with a shout. Conversely, the hat-trick seeking Drifts Away looks vulnerable off his revised mark.

The mare STELLA HOGAN comes into this in hot form and is taken to follow up her remarkable victory here on Saturday.

20:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (22/1 -175%) Pinjarra		22 22/1(-175%)																															(2) Pinjarra 22/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time back up in trip. Regressive but isn't without hope if first-time headgear helps stepping back up from 7f.
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +33%) Just Typical		3 3/1(+33%)																															(3) Just Typical 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 4/1, got no cover from his wide draw when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. That run can be forgiven and he enters calculations. Usual cheekpieces off. Everything went wrong at Wolverhampton latest and is better than that; one to consider.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 +25%) Concert Boy		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(1) Concert Boy 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago, badly hampered and therefore unlucky not to finish closer. Up in trip and down in class. Course regular who's enjoying a consistent year; this mark should be within range.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +29%) Mr Jetman		10 10/1(+29%)																															(4) Mr Jetman 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 50 days ago, merely closing up late. First run for yard after leaving Ivan Furtado and worth a market check from this reduced mark. Plenty of short-priced defeats to go with his sole win; bit to prove for another new yard.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 +44%) Made All		9 9/1(+44%)																															(8) Made All 9/1, 9/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 3 days ago. Long-standing maiden so others preferred. Has often not seen it out over this longer trip and is some way down the pecking order.
4	5 4th (5) (22/1 -38%) Evoluir		22 22/1(-38%)																															(5) Evoluir 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 17/2) 12 days ago. Done a lot of his racing in sprints; stamina to prove going beyond 7f for the first time.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 +14%) Odd Socks Havana		3 3/1(+14%)																															(6) Odd Socks Havana 3/1, Four-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 9 days ago. Has to be taken seriously from the same mark. Back to form when beaten a neck over C&D last Tuesday; holds obvious claims.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 -100%) Yorkshire Glory		8 8/1(-100%)																															(7) Yorkshire Glory 8/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 7/2). Off 170 days and this looks a more suitable trip. Better expected up to 1m2f here when last seen six months ago; too soon to write him off.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 -67%) Pop Favorite		10 10/1(-67%)																															(9) Pop Favorite 10/1, Six-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 5/2, creditable fourth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 6 days ago, nearest finish. Often misses the break and will always need races to pan out his way; remains capable.

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

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JUST TYPICAL disappointed at Wolverhampton last time when running a little flat just five days after scoring over this C&D. The four-year-old is capable of bouncing back in what appears to be a very winnable contest on paper. Concert Boy's best form has come here and Katie Scott's gelding is respected along with Pop Favorite, who has been knocking on the door recently.

Having dropped below his last winning mark, ODD SOCKS HAVANA turned in another solid Newcastle effort when second a week ago and he now looks ready to strike. Just Typical had an excuse last time so he can bounce back, with Mr Jetman one to monitor in the betting.

Nothing went right for JUST TYPICAL last time and he can confirm earlier C&D dominance over Pop Favorite and Odd Socks Havana.

20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

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

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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