1 Sunday 10th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 36 Races on Sunday 10th March 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Kelso, 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Warwick, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:07 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (50/1 -100%) Bernie's Legacy	50/1(-100%)	(2) Bernie's Legacy 50/1, Alianthus gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 17f chase winner in France Hirson. Dam ran once on Flat in France. Engaged 2.10 Gowran Saturday. Half-brother to a French 2m1f chase winner, dam ran once, is from a good Flat family.
1 1st (16) (Evens -37%) Olympic Man	Evens(-37%)	(16) Olympic Man Evens, Promising type. Second of 11 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.7f, heavy, 2/5) 159 days ago. Yard in good form. May well do better. Promising in France, respectable run at Galway, flopped at same venue, may make amends.
2 2nd (8) (10/1 +17%) Don Chalant	10/1(+17%)	(8) Don Chalant 10/1, Promising sort. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Willie Mullins when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 18 days ago, not knocked about. Solid bumper from, should be better for his return to action/stable debut at Punchestown.
3 3rd (14) (3/1 +40%) Musta Lovea Lovea	3/1(+40%)	(14) Musta Lovea Lovea 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in novice hurdle (3/1) at this course (19.1f, heavy) 29 days ago. Should give another good account. 16-race maiden but definite signs of progression this season, form linked to good novices.
4 4th (18) (80/1 -142%) Shraheen	80/1(-142%)	(18) Shraheen 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, tenth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, heavy) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Moderate sixth in a Fairyhouse bumper, no threat in two maiden hurdles at this venue.
5th 5th (20) (5/1 +38%) Whale Harbour	5/1(+38%)	(20) Whale Harbour 5/1, Promising individual. 10/1, third of 16 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 73 days ago. Stable in good form. Should improve. Moderate third behind the smart Jade De Grugy at Leopardstown needs to jump more cleanly.
6th 6th (9) (66/1 -450%) Driscolls Hill	66/1(-450%)	(9) Driscolls Hill 66/1, £40,000 purchase after getting off the mark in points at the fourth time of asking. Hurdle debut. Won a maiden point after three failures to complete, best watched on stable/hurdling debut.
7th 7th (15) (200/1 -100%) Oakley	200/1(-100%)	(15) Oakley 200/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 125/1) 18 days ago. Useful on Flat, no impact in maiden hurdle outings at Fairyhouse and Punchestown.
8th 8th (19) (4/1 -20%) St Cuthbert's Cave	4/1(-20%)	(19) St Cuthbert's Cave 4/1, Bumper winner. Promising third on hurdle and yard debut. Lame when pulled up in novice hurdle (10/3) at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy) 94 days ago. Retains potential and capable of bouncing back. Bumper winner in Britain, fair run at Fairyhouse, pulled up lame at Clonmel in December.
9th 9th (24) (200/1 -300%) Tenacious Tess	200/1(-300%)	(24) Tenacious Tess 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 24 days ago. Showed some ability at Clonmel last month on first run since debut last May, made mistakes.
10th 10th (17) (250/1 -150%) Shades Of Tara	250/1(-150%)	(17) Shades Of Tara 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (19.1f, heavy) 29 days ago. Soundly beaten in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles, up against it once again.
11th 11th (13) (200/1 -506%) Littlewell Lariat	200/1(-506%)	(13) Littlewell Lariat 200/1, Golden Lariat gelding. Dam fell sole start in points. Dam fell in a point on only start, half-sister to a 2m3f chase winner, unlikely to feature.
12th 12th (7) (200/1 -203%) Desert Cave	200/1(-203%)	(7) Desert Cave 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, brought down in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 7 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Winner and twice second in points, tailed off on hurdling debut, brought down last time.
13th 13th (23) (250/1 -150%) Realtin Lonrach	250/1(-150%)	(23) Realtin Lonrach 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, soft, 150/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Down the field in two outings in recent months, jumping technique is a cause for concern.
14th 14th (4) (250/1 -150%) Catchyoulater	250/1(-150%)	(4) Catchyoulater 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (200/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 46 days ago, pulled up before next. No show at this track on debut, pulled up before the fourth-last at Fairyhouse.
15th 15th (12) (250/1 -150%) Kilheffernan	250/1(-150%)	(12) Kilheffernan 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in bumper (150/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) 122 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Struggled in two bumper outings last season, safe to leave out of calculations at present.
16th 16th (6) (200/1 -100%) Darcy's Friend	200/1(-100%)	(6) Darcy's Friend 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 46 days ago. Third in a small-field maiden point, 100-1 when pulled up on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
17th 17th (1) (200/1 -100%) Beggars Rock	200/1(-100%)	(1) Beggars Rock 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Twentieth of 22 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 64 days ago. Placed in a point, tailed off on his track debut at Cork in January, safe to rule out.
18th 18th (10) (200/1 -506%) Hot House	200/1(-506%)	(10) Hot House 200/1, Califet gelding. Dam (c91/h93) 2¼m hurdle winner. Wears tongue strap. Out of a winning hurdler, dam a sister to stable's hurdle/chase winner Native House.
19th 19th (21) (250/1 -658%) A Load Of Talk	250/1(-658%)	(21) A Load Of Talk 250/1, Leading Light mare. Dam (h95) point winner/maiden hurdler (stayed 2¼m). Half-sister to a point winner, dam a triple point winner, stamina-laden pedigree.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -100%) Cedarmount	200/1(-100%)	(5) Cedarmount 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 200/1) 92 days ago, behind when pulled up before 2 out. Completely tailed off here in November and pulled up at Navan the following month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (250/1 -400%) Indigo Desert	250/1(-400%)	(11) Indigo Desert 250/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 23 days ago. Dundalk AW winner in 2021, out of form on Flat for Willie Mullins and this stable.

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13:07 Naas Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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OLYMPIC MAN should be suited by a step up in trip on his return here. The Martaline gelding was placed in two outings at Galway early in the season and his jumping let him down a touch on the second of those when he went to post a very short price. He won over nearly two miles on the Flat in France so this kind of trip should help. St Cuthbert's Cave can be forgiven his last run when he returned lame. The point-to-point winner had shaped with promise when third on his track debut behind a smart sort in An Tobar at Fairyhouse and, on that run, he'd be a big player. Musta Lovea Lovea has plenty of solid placed form and could reach the frame again.

OLYMPIC MAN posted 2 promising efforts at Galway in the first half of the season and can strike for the Willie Mullins team. St Cuthbert's Cave had an excuse at Clonmel last time and had shaped encouragingly on his hurdle debut prior to that so he's second choice ahead of the in-form, if exposed, Musta Lovea Lovea.

The vote goes to French import OLYMPIC MAN who flopped at Galway in October following a good Irish debut at the same venue

13:35 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/1 +30%) Ruler Of The River	7/1(+30%)	(6) Ruler Of The River 7/1, Just a modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jack Davison and bettered previous hurdling efforts when second in a juvenile at Doncaster in December. Out of her depth in listed company back there since. Placed in three juvenile hurdles; faced a stiff task last time and not ruled out here.
2 2nd (1) (11/10 -38%) Glorious Lion	11/10(-38%)	(1) Glorious Lion 11/10, Fair maiden on the Flat for James Ferguson and while his hurdles debut was inauspicious (first-flight faller), he put in a clear round when fourth of 11 in a Ludlow juvenile next time. Improved again when third at Newbury and that puts him right in the mix with promise of more to come. Progressive sort who came in a very good third at Newbury 9 days ago; leading claims.
3 3rd (5) (5/1 +9%) Thats Jet	5/1(+9%)	(5) Thats Jet 5/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who has already surpassed that form over hurdles, running to a fair level when second of 13 at Killarney (17f, soft) in August (final start for Ross O'Sullivan). Not in the same form both starts for this yard but this is a drop in class. Very good second at Killarney but yet to match that effort in two starts for current yard.
4 4th (3) (4/1 +33%) Man Of Monaco	4/1(+33%)	(3) Man Of Monaco 4/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Charlie Johnston. Finished runner-up but ultimately didn't achieve a great deal on hurdles debut at Wetherby in January. Expected to build on that. Remote second at Wetherby; a fair 1m2f Flat scorer so needs considering with more to come.
5th 5th (4) (150/1 -50%) National Question	150/1(-50%)	(4) National Question 150/1, Brother to a useful hurdler but has shown just modest form at best on the Flat and well held on hurdles debut. Offered little on hurdling debut when ninth at Catterick 12 days ago; others appeal more.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (7/1 -75%) Ironopolis	7/1(-75%)	(2) Ironopolis 7/1, Fair 1m4f Flat winner who has shown similar form in this sphere, cheekpieces on for first time in this code when third of 11 in juvenile at Sedgefield in October. Visor now on and he returns with yard among the winners. Cheekpieces on when good Sedgefield 3rd in October; visored and much respected after break.

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13:35 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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THATS JET had produced a solid level of form in maidens prior to coming up short in a Listed event at Musselburgh last month. Daragh Bourke's charge sets the standard down in class, and he is fancied to open his account over timber. Ironopolis reached the frame at Sedgefield when last seen in October and he ought to have a say on that evidence, while Glorious Lion appeals most of the remainder.

GLORIOUS LION is going the right way over hurdles and a repeat of his performance when third at Newbury last week may well suffice in this slightly easier contest. Ironopolis represents a yard in excellent form and he looks the main danger.

This looks a good opportunity for the progressive GLORIOUS LION to get off the mark on the back of his very good recent Newbury third

13:42 Naas Novices Hurdle 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (9/4 +36%) Fun Fun Fun	9/4(+36%)	(7) Fun Fun Fun 9/4, Promising individual. Career best when winning 3-runner listed hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy, 6/4) 28 days ago by ½ length from Favour And Fortune, driven out. Another bold show likely. Made fairly heavy weather of Exeter win, stablemate Mirazur West may prove superior.
2 2nd (4) (20/1 -43%) Mahon's Way	20/1(-43%)	(4) Mahon's Way 20/1, Winning hurdle debut at Naas in November but has come up well short at Graded level since. Still early days but hard to fancy this time. Course 2m3f maiden winner, has disappointed over longer trips, change of emphasis now.
3 3rd (5) (4/6 -8%) Mirazur West	4/6(-8%)	(5) Mirazur West 4/6, Won bumper at Naas last March and built on Leopardstown hurdle debut second to King of Kingsfield when easily landing the odds at Fairyhouse in January. Has a hood added now. Smart prospect. Impressive course bumper winner, very promising sort, can take another step up the ladder.
4 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Helvic Dream	14/1(+0%)	(3) Helvic Dream 14/1, Useful Flat winner and going the right way over hurdles, winning 14-runner maiden at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Likely capable of better but a good deal more will be needed stepping up in class. Group 1 winner on Flat, getting the hang of things over hurdles, plenty to prove here.
5th 5th (2) (125/1 -400%) Catch The Beast	125/1(-400%)	(2) Catch The Beast 125/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner at Punchestown in December. 13/2, pulled up in handicap at Navan (20f, heavy) 50 days ago. Back down in trip. Has plenty on his plate at this level. Wide-margin handicap winner off a modest mark (105), faces a tough task in this company.
6th 6th (1) (10/1 +17%) Any Road	10/1(+17%)	(1) Any Road 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.6f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Solid C&D handicap display on latest, probably vulnerable in a race in this category.

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13:42 Naas Novices Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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This looks like a nice stepping stone for MIRAZUR WEST. The full-brother to Ferny Hollow is well regarded by Willie Mullins and remains fairly unexposed after just three outings for the champion trainer. He was turned over by a smart horse in King Of Kingsfield on his hurdling debut at Leopardstown over Christmas before getting off the mark with the minimum of fuss at Fairyhouse the following month. He looks like a work in progress and it's no surprise to see him kept at home for the time being. Group 1 Flat winner Helvic Dream got off the mark over timber at Navan last time and is learning on the job over hurdles. He could step up again. Fun Fun Fun, stablemate of the selection, showed plenty of ability in bumpers and is two from three over hurdles. She is another for the shortlist.

Willie Mullins holds a strong hand in this Grade 3, with the exciting MIRAZUR WEST taken to get the better of the more established Fun Fun Fun. Undeniable Ali may prove best of the remainder.

The Mullins pair stand out. MIRAZUR WEST still looked a bit raw when winning at Fairyhouse but is preferred to the mare Fun Fun Fun

13:50 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (8/13 +25%) Billytherealbigred	8/13(+25%)	(6) Billytherealbigred 8/13, From the family of useful chaser Storm Control and he confirmed earlier promise when going in on his handicap bow at Leicester (2m) 60 days ago on his final run for Evan Williams. That form has worked out really well so he's a big player for his new yard. 1m7f hurdle winner; up 3lb for this stable debut, needing improvement to follow up..
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +63%) Thankyourluckystar	9/2(+63%)	(2) Thankyourluckystar 9/2, Scored at Ludlow last March and took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle there (15.8f, heavy) 18 days ago. In the picture off an easing mark. 2m hurdle winner; well beaten at Ludlow back over hurdles last month; bit to prove..
3 3rd (5) (6/1 -167%) I'm Too Tired	6/1(-167%)	(5) I'm Too Tired 6/1, Got off the mark at Sedgefield in January but he came in last of 8 in Flat handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 34 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back reverted to hurdles though. Returns to hurdles 6lb higher than his winning mark but the third won next time; player..
4 4th (3) (22/1 -57%) Heross Du Seuil	22/1(-57%)	(3) Heross Du Seuil 22/1, Successful at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in September but his more recent form is not so encouraging, beating only one at Ludlow 18 days ago. Needs to get back on song from this reduced mark. Well treated on last autumn's form but last three starts leave him with plenty to prove..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (15/2 +0%) Present Fair	15/2(+0%)	(1) Present Fair 15/2, Brushed off a disappointing run over fences when winning 2m handicap at Uttoxeter in December. Not disgraced when fourth from a 3 lb higher mark at Catterick next time but failed to fire at former course last time. Needs more. 2m hurdle winner; well beaten at Uttoxeter latest; not ruled out if bouncing back..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -500%) Thorpeness	150/1(-500%)	(4) Thorpeness 150/1, Fair start over hurdles for Dan Skelton when placed in a couple of maidens earlier this year but poor efforts the last twice, including on first start for new yard at Uttoxeter when last seen in September. Has had a breathing operation since. Pulled up in a novice hurdle last September and not seen since; watching brief advised..

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13:50 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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BILLYTHEREALBIGRED has switched stables since beating a subsequent winner by a neck on his handicap bow at Leicester, and the third, fourth and fifth have all completed doubles since so the form is excellent. With that in mind, Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's new recruit can defy a measly 3lb rise, possibly at the chief expense of I'm Too Tired, who struggled on the level after registering a deserved Sedgefield success. Present Fair and Thankyourluckystar may fight it out for third.

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED starts out with his good new yard on a handy-looking mark so is confidently expected to follow up that breakthrough Leicester success. Thankyourluckystar hinted at a revival when fourth at Ludlow last time and appeals as next best ahead of I'm Too Tired and Present Fair.

The percentage call is I'M TOO TIRED, who has to be forgiven a lack lustre AW Flat effort since his Sedgefield win.

14:00 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/5 +56%) Intellotto	2/5(+56%)	(1) Intellotto 2/5, Debut winner over hurdles at Leopardstown before a very good seventh of 11 to Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle there (16f, soft, 17/2) 36 days ago. Sets a high standard back in these much calmer waters. Respectable effort in Grade 1 latest; down in class here and big player.
2 2nd (2) (10/3 -33%) Karl Des Tourelles	10/3(-33%)	(2) Karl Des Tourelles 10/3, Won 13-runner juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) on NH debut 22 days ago. Should progress so he can't be discounted. Relished testing conditions for shock Gowran win; rider's claim a positive.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -117%) San Guido	13/2(-117%)	(3) San Guido 13/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 15 days ago, driven clear. Should improve. Considered. Much improved Fairyhouse handicap winner in testing conditions; more on his plate here.
4 4th (4) (200/1 -506%) Kellys Grove	200/1(-506%)	(4) Kellys Grove 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, last of 5 in bumper at Naas (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut 29 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with lots on his plate. Last of 5 on debut in Naas bumper last month, best watched now sent hurdling.

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14:00 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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INTELLOTTO was placed a couple of times on the Flat before making a successful start over hurdles at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. The Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding handled heavy ground well when landing that 19-runner maiden and now takes a drop in class after tackling Grade 1 company at the same venue last month. Karl Des Tourelles caused a 100/1 shock when making a winning debut at Gowran Park on very testing ground and it will be interesting to see how he progresses from that run, while San Guido showed improved form when taking a Fairyhouse handicap in fine style.

INTELLOTTO has much less on his plate than when seventh to Kargese in Leopardstown's Spring Juvenile so is confidently expected to resume winning ways. Both San Guido and Karl des Tourelles have better days ahead of them and can chase home Joseph O'Brien's smart sort in that order.

Skipping Cheltenham, INTELLOTTO has been found a very winnable opportunity here

14:10 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/11 +61%) Nells Son	8/11(+61%)	(1) Nells Son 8/11, Consistent sort made a successful return to chasing at Carlisle (2m) in October and produced another sound effort in defeat when second of 5 in handicap chase at this course (21.6f, soft) 23 days ago. The obvious threat to the selection. Good second in 2m5f handicap here 23 days ago; he can't be discounted back in trip now.
2 2nd (2) (6/4 -183%) Go Boy	6/4(-183%)	(2) Go Boy 6/4, Fair winner over hurdles in Ireland and created a fine impression given a second try over fences when making a successful stable debut in a 7-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) 84 days ago. Type to go on improving as a chaser and his claims are crystal clear. Easily landed Carlisle handicap in December on yard debut; big player despite a 6lb rise.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -20%) Backbyjet	12/1(-20%)	(3) Backbyjet 12/1, Overcame inexperience when when springing a 25/1 surprise in 19f Catterick novice hurdle on New Year's Day. Back on track at Southwell last time but he likely has plenty to find from out of the weights on chase debut. Won over hurdles at Catterick; 8lb out of h'cap but still no forlorn hope now chasing.
4 4th (4) (66/1 +34%) Zihuatanejo	66/1(+34%)	(4) Zihuatanejo 66/1, Was running creditably when taking a late fall when last seen at Newcastle just before Christmas but has masses to find from almost 3 st out of the weights here. Points scorer but this maiden hurdler/chaser faces a stiff task from 41lb out of the h'cap.

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14:10 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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With Backbyjet and Zihuatanejo having to compete from out of the handicap, this would appear to revolve around Nells Son and GO BOY. The former finished a creditable second in a class 2 over an extended 2m5f here last month and must be respected eased 1lb in the ratings, and in class. However, Sandy Thomson's eight-year-old cruised to victory at Carlisle on his stable debut and a subsequent 6lb rise might not be enough to halt further progress.

GO BOY looks a useful prospect based on his smooth chasing debut success at Carlisle and he should prove capable of defying a 6 lb higher mark to account for the consistent Nells Son. The other pair are both racing from out of the weights, chasing-debutant Backbyjet the pick for third.

Sandy Thomson's new recruit GO BOY created a very good impression when going in at Carlisle and he can make light of a 6lb weights rise

14:17 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/2 +66%) Hillsdale	11/2(+66%)	(4) Hillsdale 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 8/1) 46 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood on 1st time. Looks competitive on form if shrugging off latest effort. Below best in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap last time; can be keen so a hood is added.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 -67%) Ricky Bobby	5/1(-67%)	(2) Ricky Bobby 5/1, Not seen to best effect under a patient ride when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 9/2) 55 days ago. Has to be taken seriously eased 1 lb. Solid in defeat on the Flat and over hurdles last four starts; should be involved again.
3 3rd (1) (18/1 -200%) Red Glory	18/1(-200%)	(1) Red Glory 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 12f on flat. 33/1, seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Has ability; respected from this source on handicap debut, especially if market strength.
4 4th (18) (13/2 +68%) Ivane	13/2(+68%)	(18) Ivane 13/2, Unreliable type. Winner in hurdle at Galway in October. Below form eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Won a heavy ground handicap at Galway last October but hasn't matched that form since.
5th 5th (7) (22/1 -120%) Macinamillion	22/1(-120%)	(7) Macinamillion 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 80/1) 124 days ago. Yard in good form. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Showed some ability on two of his three hurdle runs; of interest on handicap debut.
6th 6th (13) (14/1 -40%) Cristiano Marealdo	14/1(-40%)	(13) Cristiano Marealdo 14/1, C&D winner in December. Respectable eighth of 21 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at this course (16f, soft) 58 days ago. Enters calculations. Won a C&D handicap in December off 6lb lower but was below that form back here since.
7th 7th (8) (22/1 +33%) One And Only	22/1(+33%)	(8) One And Only 22/1, Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.4f, soft, 22/1) 26 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Well beaten on handicap debut at Thurles last time and has to do much better today.
8th 8th (9) (18/1 +10%) Ragmans Corner	18/1(+10%)	(9) Ragmans Corner 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, respectable sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. A hint of ability in three completed maiden hurdles; should be more competitive today.
9th 9th (15) (40/1 -21%) Boston Bongo	40/1(-21%)	(15) Boston Bongo 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy) 41 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Poor in three completed maiden hurdles; however, could fare better in this company.
\|F\| \|F\| (12) (9/1 +44%) Astrophysicist	9/1(+44%)	(12) Astrophysicist 9/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 28/1, good fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Not taken lightly. Best run in a while at Musselburgh last time but has to build upon that.
\|F\| \|F\| (5) (10/3 +5%) Verbal Sparring	10/3(+5%)	(5) Verbal Sparring 10/3, Creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.8f, heavy, 11/2) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt. Twice runner-up recently, including over C&D last time; up 2lb but be closely involved.
10th 10th (17) (100/1 -100%) Queensteel	100/1(-100%)	(17) Queensteel 100/1, 28/1, last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, soft) 17 days ago. Won a 3m Tipperary maiden hurdle in May 2021 but only three unplaced runs since.
11th 11th (6) (25/1 -79%) Ebony Jade	25/1(-79%)	(6) Ebony Jade 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 250/1) 58 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Beaten 32l by the classy Tullyhill over C&D last time; of interest on handicap debut.
12th 12th (16) (40/1 -60%) Divilabother	40/1(-60%)	(16) Divilabother 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, nineteenth of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles but could fare better now in handicaps.
13th 13th (3) (9/1 -29%) Crecora Hills	9/1(-29%)	(3) Crecora Hills 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft, 100/1) 56 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Should be competitive on handicap debut and market strength would make her of interest.
14th 14th (11) (33/1 -32%) Royal Time	33/1(-32%)	(11) Royal Time 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, nineteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, soft) 58 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Best of three maiden runs was on debut at Down Royal; worth a market check.
15th 15th (20) (50/1 -25%) Tom Red	50/1(-25%)	(20) Tom Red 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy) 91 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Unplaced in maidens; tongue-tie on for handicap bow; worth a market check.
16th 16th (10) (33/1 -32%) Missy Mu	33/1(-32%)	(10) Missy Mu 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles; interesting to see how she fares in the market.
17th 17th (14) (50/1 -213%) Dream Once More	50/1(-213%)	(14) Dream Once More 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 140 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. A hint of ability in three maiden hurdles; tongue-tie added to hood for handicap debut.

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14:17 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

VERBAL SPARRING bumped into a well-handicapped rival in Whiskeywealth here last time and a similar effort may see him get his head in front now. The Vocalised gelding stayed on well then without troubling the cosy winner, who was exploiting a much lower mark over hurdles. Ricky Bobby has been knocking on the door recently and having been eased 1lb for his most recent effort, when fourth at Punchestown in January, he has to be a leading contender. Crecora Hills has hinted at ability in maiden hurdles and she could be one to note in the market on her handicap debut.

Plenty of these are open to progress but RICKY BOBBY didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fourth in a big-field Punchestown handicap last time so can take advantage of a handy-looking mark now. Macinamillion could emerge as the chief threat of those making their handicap debuts, while Astrophysicist is another weighted to have a say in a very open contest.

VERBAL SPARRING has been improving recently and was second to a well-treated rival over C&D last time, so is the selection.

14:25 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (5/4 +44%) King Of Tara	5/4(+44%)	(6) King Of Tara 5/4, €85,000 son Kayf Tara gelding who has finished placed all 3 starts in bumpers, collared late on at Hereford in January. Has to be of major interest now hurdling. Showed ability in three bumpers; pedigree suggests he should take to hurdling..
2 2nd (2) (9/4 -20%) Tactical Affair	9/4(-20%)	(2) Tactical Affair 9/4, Promise in bumpers and stepped up again to make a successful debut in this sphere at Cork (2m) in November. Improved again when third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown and that sets the clear standard, though he was disappointing final run for Gordon Elliott. 2m hurdle winner (soft); took a backward step latest; changed hands since; big player..
3 3rd (10) (8/1 +68%) The Northernlights	8/1(+68%)	(10) The Northernlights 8/1, Runner-up in a point bumper and there was some encouragement when fifth in a bumper at Cheltenham in October. Effort flattened out at Doncaster and he now goes hurdling. Promise in one of his bumper runs and hurdling could be more his forte; watching brief..
4 4th (5) (12/1 +40%) Illico De Montave	12/1(+40%)	(5) Illico De Montave 12/1, Unplaced in sole point but displayed some ability in 2 bumpers for Tom Weston before Christmas and did likewise on last month's hurdles debut. Under 6l fourth at Southwell (2m, heavy) last month; can probably improve on that..
5th 5th (7) (300/1 -200%) Lucky Lugger	300/1(-200%)	(7) Lucky Lugger 300/1, Little show in various company. Poor form in bumpers and failed to complete on his hurdling debut..
6th 6th (8) (66/1 -32%) Pillar Rock	66/1(-32%)	(8) Pillar Rock 66/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Monviel and French hurdler Wealth. Looks a long-term project. Never seriously involved on his hurdling debut at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month..
7th 7th (3) (80/1 -60%) Absolutely Fine	80/1(-60%)	(3) Absolutely Fine 80/1, £37,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when seventh of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f) plugging on. Upped in trip for hurdles debut but he was never a factor. 100-1 when making a low-key debut over hurdles (2m3f, soft) last week; much more needed..
8th 8th (12) (250/1 -150%) Bella Cavalla	250/1(-150%)	(12) Bella Cavalla 250/1, Milan mare who failed to show much both starts. Big prices and well beaten in a Fontwell bumper and Ludlow maiden hurdle..
9th 9th (9) (14/1 +13%) Platenium	14/1(+13%)	(9) Platenium 14/1, Showed a bit on his debut in a Huntingdon bumper in May and left opening effort over hurdles behind when eighth at Newbury last month. Beaten 14l at Newbury (2m, heavy) latest; much more needed to be competitive in this..
\|U\| \|U\| (13) (15/2 +63%) Cher Tara	15/2(+63%)	(13) Cher Tara 15/2, Kayf Tara filly. Dam (h97), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fair chaser (stayed 3m) Book of Gold. Big price on debut and merely hinted at ability. 33-1 for debut when she was never better than midfield; should come on for that..
10th 10th (14) (250/1 -150%) Tooting	250/1(-150%)	(14) Tooting 250/1, Out of a winning hurdler but no promise so far. Has finished last in 2m novice hurdles at Plumpton and Newbury..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -150%) Horsesomeharry	25/1(-150%)	(4) Horsesomeharry 25/1, Third foal, dam (h105), placed over hurdles (stayed 3m), half-sister to Tambura (stays 3¼m) and Theos Well (2m winner), both bumper winners/fairly useful hurdlers. 3rd foal; dam placed at 2m-2m5f as hurdler; yard among the winners recently; market check..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (80/1 -21%) Westbrook Lad	80/1(-21%)	(11) Westbrook Lad 80/1, Displayed more temperament than ability so far. Well held in a bumper and novice hurdle (heavy); pulled up in similar conditions latest..

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14:25 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

TACTICAL AFFAIR was part of the Andy and Gemma Brown dispersal sale last month and was snapped up for 62,000 euros. He showed a good level of form in Ireland and looks to have been found a nice opportunity to get off the mark at the first time of asking for Warren Greatrex. King Of Tara has shaped with plenty of promise in bumpers, making the frame on all three occasions, and is bred to be better over obstacles. Doyen Quest will find this tougher than the Taunton race he won.

KING OF TARA laid a very solid platform for hurdling with a trio of placed efforts in bumpers and, sure to be well prepared for this, he looks the way to go. Tactical Affair is a massive threat on the pick on his Irish form, with Doyen Quest another penalised runner to consider.

The pick on form has to be TACTICAL AFFAIR, who is taken to make a winning debut for Warren Greatrex after showing ability in Ireland.

14:35 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/4 -7%) Bioluminescence	7/4(-7%)	(3) Bioluminescence 7/4, Promising type. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Won 11-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 4/7) 41 days ago, kept up to work. Yard in good form and there should be plenty more to come. Won with bit in hand at Punchestown; looks the type to improve again for this longer trip.
2 2nd (6) (12/1 +14%) Millstream Lady	12/1(+14%)	(6) Millstream Lady 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 14/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (18.5f, soft) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Progressive handicapper faces her stiffest task to-date but can't be ruled out.
3 3rd (8) (28/1 -27%) Sarah Beara	28/1(-27%)	(8) Sarah Beara 28/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 12/1, 15¼ lengths last of 3 to Search For Glory in Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novices' Hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy) 24 days ago. Sneaked black-type in poorly-contested 3m novices; deeper race here.
4 4th (4) (9/2 -50%) Judicieuse Allen	9/2(-50%)	(4) Judicieuse Allen 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 12¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Jade De Grugy in Solerina Mares Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (18f, heavy, 9/1) 43 days ago. Up in trip and he should improve for it. Plenty to find with stablemate A Penny Hundred on Fairyhouse form.
5th 5th (1) (11/8 +27%) A Penny A Hundred	11/8(+27%)	(1) A Penny A Hundred 11/8, Bumper/hurdles winner. Good 6½ lengths second of 7 to Jade De Grugy in Solerina Mares Novices' Hurdle (15/2) at Fairyhouse (18f, heavy) 43 days ago. Up in trip. Solid claims. Grade 3 Fairyhouse second with good chance of staying this longer trip and big player.
6th 6th (5) (66/1 +0%) Karacole	66/1(+0%)	(5) Karacole 66/1, Fair hurdler. Very good sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy, 33/1) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Difficult ask. 0-5 hurdling and seemingly loads to find.
7th 7th (2) (25/1 +24%) Annalecka	25/1(+24%)	(2) Annalecka 25/1, Won first 2 starts. Upped in grade and finished. 25 lengths last of 4 to Hispanic Moon in Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy, 40/1) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Easy to look elsewhere. Well held in stakes company of late, tongue tie will need to bring significant improvement.
8th 8th (7) (33/1 -50%) Saddle Her Up	33/1(-50%)	(7) Saddle Her Up 33/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in January. 125/1, 24½ lengths sixth of 8 to Tullyhill in listed hurdle at Punchestown (15.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten in Punchestown Listed latest; upped in trip now.

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14:35 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Sligo bumper winner A PENNY A HUNDRED successfully switched to hurdles here in October and has filled the runner-up spot on both outings since in decent company. The selection had Judicieuse Allen about six lengths behind when second to smart stablemate Jade De Grugy in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse last time. Bioluminescence is bred to appreciate this trip and comes here on the back of justifying strong support in a 2m4f Punchestown maiden. Annalecka won a point-to-point and a bumper before making a successful start over hurdles at Punchestown in January but hasn't progressed in two outings since. Sarah Beara has already gained some black type this season while Millstream Lady has progressed well from a lowly mark to win three handicaps.

BIOLUMINESCENCE confirmed she's a useful mare in the making when an easy winner at Punchestown and with plenty more to come, she's marginally preferred in favour of the Mullins duo A Penny A Hundred and Judicieuse Allen.

A half-sister to a winning 3m chaser, A PENNY A HUNDRED looks a good bet to see out this trip and gets the vote over Bioluminescence

14:45 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (5/1 -122%) Duty Calls	5/1(-122%)	(3) Duty Calls 5/1, C&D winner 12 months ago off 6 lb lower. Posed no threat from 5 lb out of the handicap here last week but should make more of an impact now. C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced when fourth here 8 days ago; player now off proper mark.
2 2nd (7) (12/1 +25%) Claret Dabbler	12/1(+25%)	(7) Claret Dabbler 12/1, Modest form at best over fences at Catterick in December 2021 but missed 23 months and achieved nothing on return there over Christmas. Fared better when fourth at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago but remains opposable from 6 lb out of the handicap. Fair fourth at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago; 6lb out of the handicap here but possibilities.
3 3rd (4) (8/1 +20%) Ritson	8/1(+20%)	(4) Ritson 8/1, Fair hurdler who opened account in this sphere when running out a decisive winner at Newcastle (16.3f) 15 months ago. Soundly beaten all 4 starts since, though. A fair 2m chase winner last term but last of seven at Carlisle latest; has bit to prove.
4 4th (1) (11/4 +45%) Chapel Green	11/4(+45%)	(1) Chapel Green 11/4, Fair winner over hurdles who made a successful chase debut at Hexham in October. Below that form since, however, and headgear now given a whirl. Winning start over fences at Hexham in October but he hasn't kicked on; cheekpieces added.
5th 5th (6) (11/1 -69%) Going Mobile	11/1(-69%)	(6) Going Mobile 11/1, Successful 3 times last season and bounced back to form when third of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to firm). Struggled from 5 lb out of the handicap at Sedgefield next time but worth another chance to confirm he's back in form. Not discredited when fourth at Sedgefield in October; can't be discounted after layoff.
6th 6th (5) (9/4 -13%) Limerick Leader	9/4(-13%)	(5) Limerick Leader 9/4, Fair hurdler but just a modest maiden handicap chaser. However, stopped the slide when runner-up in this headgear over C&D 3 weeks ago so needs considering off a similar mark. Yet to win over fences but headgear change when good Musselburgh 2nd; needs to back it up.
7th 7th (2) (7/1 +30%) Arctic Ambition	7/1(+30%)	(2) Arctic Ambition 7/1, Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and well held both starts for this yard. Multiple winner in Ireland but below his best both starts for current yard; more needed.

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14:45 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Limerick Leader posted his best effort in a while when occupying the runner-up spot at Musselburgh three weeks ago and he must enter calculations from 1lb higher, but a chance can be taken on CHAPEL GREEN. Lucinda Russell's gelding was on target off this mark at Hexham back in October, and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could spark a return to that sort of form. Duty Calls can chase the pair home.

LIMERICK LEADER stopped the slide off a much-reduced mark when second at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago and he's potentially well treated if building on that. Duty Calls and Going Mobile are both racing off their proper marks this time so are expected to bounce back.

Sandy Forster's DUTY CALLS looks the way to go given he can boast a C&D win and race off a 5lb lower mark than when fourth here recently

14:52 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (4/1 +47%) Quornofamonday	4/1(+47%)	(8) Quornofamonday 4/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 7/2) 41 days ago. Back down in trip. Can make presence felt. Three good runs before poor last time; has a shout if bouncing back, though.
2 2nd (17) (10/1 +0%) Chosen Shant	10/1(+0%)	(17) Chosen Shant 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Maiden has twice run well over C&D and should be thereabouts again.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 +13%) Three In A Row	13/2(+13%)	(3) Three In A Row 13/2, 15/2, creditable sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.2f, heavy) 114 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. One to consider on handicap debut especially if market strength behind him.
4 4th (15) (20/1 +39%) Warmer Days Ahead	20/1(+39%)	(15) Warmer Days Ahead 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft) 87 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles so will have to step up even dropping to handicaps.
5th 5th (13) (12/1 -71%) Cramers Valley	12/1(-71%)	(13) Cramers Valley 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 15 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at this course (16f, soft) 87 days ago, finishing well. Has to be of major interest up 3 lb. Just denied at 50/1 in a C&D handicap back in December; go close with a repeat.
6th 6th (9) (9/1 +10%) Simply Shabra	9/1(+10%)	(9) Simply Shabra 9/1, C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in January. 125/1, last of 5 in novice chase at Punchestown (16f, heavy) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. Got off the mark when winning over C&D in January and was raised 6lb for that; respected.
7th 7th (5) (20/1 -43%) Premier Queen	20/1(-43%)	(5) Premier Queen 20/1, Fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, soft, 25/1) 17 days ago. Best run in a while came at Thurles last time and could go well if building upon that.
8th 8th (2) (20/1 +20%) Dylan Oak	20/1(+20%)	(2) Dylan Oak 20/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Roscommon (16.1f, good, 9/2). Off 21 months. First run for yard after leaving Denis W. Cullen Well-being an unknown. . Unproven on this ground and best watched after his absence.
9th 9th (10) (40/1 -60%) Morepowertoya	40/1(-60%)	(10) Morepowertoya 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in July 2022. 9/2, below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good). Off 19 months. Won a Tramore maiden in 2022 but below that form in two handicaps; long absence.
10th 10th (14) (33/1 +0%) Del Girl	33/1(+0%)	(14) Del Girl 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 46 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles and will have to step up even dropping to handicaps.
11th 11th (6) (10/3 +5%) The Big Cloud	10/3(+5%)	(6) The Big Cloud 10/3, Good third of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 6/4) 70 days ago. Clearly backed as though thought to be well ahead of her mark. Beaten fav' last twice but fine runs; up 8lb in the weights in that time but can go close.
12th 12th (1) (11/1 -38%) Rusheen	11/1(-38%)	(1) Rusheen 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in January. 9/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Might not have stayed 2m7f at Punchestown; could be vulnerable dropping to the minimum.
13th 13th (19) (22/1 -57%) No Big Deal	22/1(-57%)	(19) No Big Deal 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, soft) 115 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and market chesk essential. A hint of promise in three maiden hurdles; will have to step up on handicap debut.
14th 14th (7) (33/1 +34%) Irish Impulse	33/1(+34%)	(7) Irish Impulse 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 24 days ago. Tailed-off in a Clonmel handicap last time; hood worn then is left off and has to rebound.
15th 15th (11) (12/1 +40%) The Lucky Lobster	12/1(+40%)	(11) The Lucky Lobster 12/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 7 days ago. Well beaten in maidens and handicaps, including a week ago; has to improve and jump better.
16th 16th (16) (40/1 +39%) You Make Me Smile	40/1(+39%)	(16) You Make Me Smile 40/1, Fell in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 40 days ago. A glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles and fell on handicap debut last time.
17th 17th (18) (33/1 +0%) Lucky Two	33/1(+0%)	(18) Lucky Two 33/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Well beaten in two handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.
18th 18th (12) (150/1 -200%) City Limits	150/1(-200%)	(12) City Limits 150/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.7f, good, 25/1). Off 18 months. Down in trip. Rejoined yard after leaving Gearoid Patrick Brouder. Maiden under all codes after 28 starts and doesn't make much appeal back from an absence.
19th 19th (4) (125/1 -150%) Inchiquin Maid	125/1(-150%)	(4) Inchiquin Maid 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Beaten a long way both recent starts and has questions to answer to present.

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14:52 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THE BIG CLOUD has been well backed on her last couple of outings and may be able to get the job done now. The Cloudings mare was left with plenty to do when hampered early and stumbling at Punchestown on New Year's Eve. She found herself well back then and did well to finish third in the end, having used up plenty of petrol to get into a challenging position before the last. Cramers Valley showed significant improvement when going close here back in December. He's gone up 3lb since and a similar effort gives him a big shout. Three In A Row had a couple of nice enough runs in maiden hurdles and looks one to note on his handicap debut.

CRAMERS VALLEY reacted really well to first-time cheekpieces when runner-up here in December and back from a short break, he makes as much appeal as any of these. The Big Cloud has failed to justify favouritism the last twice but she ran well on each occasion, while No Big Deal needs a market check at the foot of the weights.

Having gone close the last twice as favourite (came from a long way back latest), THE BIG CLOUD might be able to recoup losses.

15:00 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/1 -38%) El Saviour	11/1(-38%)	(1) El Saviour 11/1, Runner-up in sole in Irish point in April 2022 and went one better in 2m course novice on hurdle debut in November. Ran poorly at Plumpton next time but back on track when third at Sandown (2m, heavy) since. Hard to argue his opening handicap mark looks generous but he is unexposed now up in trip. Course winner on hurdle debut and placed at Sandown since; up in trip for handicap debut.
2 2nd (6) (9/4 +0%) Zonda	9/4(+0%)	(6) Zonda 9/4, Boasts an appealing pedigree and has made the frame on all 4 starts, improving again when second of 7 in 21f Wincanton handicap (heavy) last month. Big player for a stable with a strong recent record in this. Bumped into revitalised opponent when clear second on last month's handicap debut.
3 3rd (4) (9/2 +10%) Bertie B	9/2(+10%)	(4) Bertie B 9/2, Bumper winner who took a bit of time to click over hurdles but came good in a 2¾m Hereford handicap a fortnight ago. Should remain very competitive up 5lb for an owner-trainer who has his small string in good order. Came good with fairly comfortable Hereford win last month and further progress is possible.
4 4th (11) (25/1 -56%) J'habite En France	25/1(-56%)	(11) J'habite En France 25/1, Fetched £40,000 after finishing second in a 2½m maiden point at the start of 2023 and showed plenty of ability when runner-up on his completed start in maiden hurdles in the autumn. Tailed off when unseating in Doncaster novice in December and has subsequently had wind surgery. Handicap debut. Displayed clear promise on first two hurdling starts; makes handicap debut today.
5th 5th (7) (14/1 +0%) Presenting Nelly	14/1(+0%)	(7) Presenting Nelly 14/1, Bumper winner who won mares' hurdle events at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) last summer. Pulled up on Leicester chase and handicap debut in December and quickly reverts to hurdles. Dual hurdle winner; pulled up on chase/handicap debut but may still have potential.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (7/1 -40%) Big Blue Moon	7/1(-40%)	(8) Big Blue Moon 7/1, Made winning handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (17f) last March. Second at Chepstow 4 days later but not seen again until pulled up over fences at Doncaster last month. The fact he went off at 11/8 suggests a lot better was expected and no surprise were he to resume his progression back hurdling. Flopped on recent seasonal/chase debut but ended last term in very good form over hurdles.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (10/1 -25%) Risk D'argent	10/1(-25%)	(5) Risk D'argent 10/1, Winning hurdler who reappeared with a good second of 17 in a 2m handicap here in November. Made rather hard work of things when fifth in another 2m course handicap 8 weeks ago and now steps up in trip. Good second over 2m here in November and worth a crack at today's longer trip.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (10/1 -25%) Shuil Ceoil	10/1(-25%)	(10) Shuil Ceoil 10/1, Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap at Exeter (21f, heavy) in December. Creditable second at Fontwell next time and pulled too hard under a 7 lb claimer when a remote fourth latest. Treated as if still in form with Sam Twiston-Davies taking the reins this time. Safely held on heavy ground last month but has claims if judged on earlier form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (12/1 +25%) Golden Ambition	12/1(+25%)	(12) Golden Ambition 12/1, Promise on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles but failed to improve for switch to handicap company at Kempton (21f) last month, racing lazily. First-time cheekpieces need to sharpen him up. Unable to land a telling blow when fifth on handicap debut; cheekpieces added today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -17%) Bobalot	14/1(-17%)	(9) Bobalot 14/1, Resumed winning ways back hurdling in 9-runner 2¾m Fontwell handicap in January but a 7 lb higher mark was enough to find him out back there since. Possibly vulnerable for win purposes again. Won off reduced mark at Fontwell in January but held over same C&D last month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (22/1 +12%) Petty Cash	22/1(+12%)	(2) Petty Cash 22/1, A hurdler on the up in spring 2022 but not seen since a couple of falls over fences last winter. Is nicely handicapped if ready to roll after an absence, particularly if her rider's 5 lb claim is taken into account, but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Fell in first two chases; now reverts to hurdling after a one-year absence.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -32%) Theyseekhimthere	33/1(-32%)	(3) Theyseekhimthere 33/1, Had a breathing op prior to defying huge odds on hurdle debut at Lingfield (19.5f) in November. Hasn't built on that since, albeit he was always likely to be up against it in a decent novice at Ascot last time and more realistic chance now handicapping. Shock winner on hurdle debut in November but yet to build on that performance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (250/1 -150%) Kojin	250/1(-150%)	(13) Kojin 250/1, Fairly useful performer on the Flat in Ireland but failed to make a significant impact over hurdles there and no promise on the Flat/over hurdles since joining this yard. Could only consider if backed. Has not shown much over hurdles or on the Flat for new stable this year.

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15:00 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Bertie B broke his hurdling duck at Hereford but while he could have more to offer, ZONDA has that little bit more room for improvement. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained grey may not have seen out the best part of three miles at Ascot, and took a step forward when runner-up over an extended 2m5f at Wincanton. That proved he handles testing conditions and he can get off the mark. Big Blue Moon and Petty Cash will be happier back over timber, while El Saviour and J'habite En France are interesting handicap debutants.

The Jonjo O'Neill stable looks to stand a good chance of winning this race for the fourth time in the last 5 years courtesy of ZONDA, who has shaped like a winner in waiting in his 2 handicaps so far. Bertie B rates a likely threat on the back of his recent Hereford success, while the fact that Big Blue Moon went off a short-priced favourite on his chase debut/reappearance suggests his stable thinks he's still well treated and he could bounce back returned to hurdles.

Unexposed 6yo ZONDA (nap) ran a big race in defeat on last month's handicap debut at Wincanton and is taken to go one better.

15:10 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (19) (7/1 +7%) Getaway Master	7/1(+7%)	(19) Getaway Master 7/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy, 7/1) 18 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; 15-race maiden but several good efforts in defeat in the autumn.
2 2nd (13) (9/1 +25%) Imbolc	9/1(+25%)	(13) Imbolc 9/1, 12/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.9f, soft) 55 days ago. Merits consideration. Decent effort when fourth in a 2m3f handicap hurdle here at Christmas; each-way chance.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 +7%) Grace Faraday	7/1(+7%)	(3) Grace Faraday 7/1, Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Navan (22f, heavy) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there if shrugging off that effort. Looks a contender on her previous fourth in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here at Christmas.
4 4th (1) (12/1 -243%) He Fitz In	12/1(-243%)	(1) He Fitz In 12/1, Latest win in hurdle at Navan in September. Creditable second of 11 in handicap chase (9/2) at Punchestown (24.7f, soft) 115 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not taken lightly. Alternating consistently between hurdles and fences of late; off since November but claims.
5th 5th (4) (28/1 +30%) Kuriosa	28/1(+30%)	(4) Kuriosa 28/1, 50/1, eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 45 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Modest maiden form and soundly beaten in 2 handicaps; cheekpieces tried but little appeal.
6th 6th (10) (7/1 +22%) Seangoell	7/1(+22%)	(10) Seangoell 7/1, C&D winner. One win from 30 NH runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, very good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.4f, soft) 26 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Sole victory came at this track three years ago and respected on her last start at Thurles.
7th 7th (17) (9/2 +0%) Made In The Woods	9/2(+0%)	(17) Made In The Woods 9/2, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy, 7/2) 41 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not as effective over hurdles but ran okay in a 2m7f handicap at Punchestown last time.
8th 8th (11) (66/1 -136%) Silverfort Lady	66/1(-136%)	(11) Silverfort Lady 66/1, Seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Thurles (22.4f, soft) 26 days ago. Difficult ask. Seventh behind a couple of these at Thurles last month; could be going the right way.
9th 9th (18) (100/1 -52%) Mythical Times	100/1(-52%)	(18) Mythical Times 100/1, Pulled up in novice chase (300/1) at Navan (20.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 92 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others more persuasive. Low-grade performer under both codes and poor completion record of late chasing.
\|F\| \|F\| (9) (20/1 -43%) Oneforgonzo	20/1(-43%)	(9) Oneforgonzo 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 69 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Tailed off at Fairyhouse last time; makes handicap debut.
10th 10th (6) (15/2 +66%) Winter Carnival	15/2(+66%)	(6) Winter Carnival 15/2, Creditable fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Thurles (22.4f, soft) 26 days ago. Enters calculations. Good run at Thurles; still not many miles on the clock and potential for improvement.
11th 11th (7) (14/1 +36%) Captain Jimmy	14/1(+36%)	(7) Captain Jimmy 14/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 41 days ago. Disappointing effort back over hurdles at Punchestown last time; others preferred.
12th 12th (8) (22/1 -83%) Mrs Millionaire	22/1(-83%)	(8) Mrs Millionaire 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy) 24 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. New headgear combination tried for her handicap debut; well worth a market check.
13th 13th (2) (8/1 +68%) Le Fanu	8/1(+68%)	(2) Le Fanu 8/1, Bit below form sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 20/1) 45 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Step up in trip after Gowran should suit and not one to discount.
14th 14th (15) (33/1 +18%) Courting Vickie	33/1(+18%)	(15) Courting Vickie 33/1, Unreliable type. Two wins from 41 NH runs. Ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.3f, soft, 25/1) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Well beaten last twice and considerable improvement needed for first-time headgear.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (16/1 +36%) Joe's Turn	16/1(+36%)	(14) Joe's Turn 16/1, 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces worn at Punchestown are retained here; respected off the same mark.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (28/1 +30%) Thegoaheadman	28/1(+30%)	(12) Thegoaheadman 28/1, One win from 36 NH runs. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2019. 66/1, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not disgraced in a handicap hurdle and a handicap chase for this stable;others more likely.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (33/1 -136%) Shesabreeze	33/1(-136%)	(5) Shesabreeze 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, heavy, 100/1) 74 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Uphill task. Not disgraced in a maiden hurdle here at Christmas and well worth a market check.

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15:10 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HE FITZ IN won over this trip at Navan last autumn and was subsequently in front when falling at the last over fences at Sligo. The selection has filled the runner-up spot on all three outings since including at this venue on testing ground. Seangoell won this race back in 2021 and while without a victory since, gave cause for optimism when beating all bar Scarbrook over a similar trip at Thurles last time with Winter Carnival close up in fourth. Captain Jimmy easily won over three miles at Punchestown early last year and is edging back down to a competitive mark, while others to consider include Le Fanu and Eddies Pride.

MADE IN THE WOODS has a lower hurdles mark to exploit and having shaped with promise at Punchestown last time, he looks ready to cash in. Grace Faraday and Winter Carnival are a couple of potential threats.

A tentative vote goes to SHESABREEZE after three runs in maidens, the best of which was in a 2m4f maiden here at Christmas

15:20 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (11/2 +15%) Shoeshine Boy	11/2(+15%)	(10) Shoeshine Boy 11/2, Tongue tied and got off the mark for the season in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) 26 days ago. Firmly in the picture despite a 3 lb rise. Tongue tied when winner of Ayr h'cap 26 days ago; not taken lightly.
2 2nd (2) (10/1 +29%) Dare To Shout	10/1(+29%)	(2) Dare To Shout 10/1, Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time when creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Course scorer; good sixth of 14 in 3m Musselburgh handicap 35 days ago; considered.
3 3rd (6) (6/1 +14%) Ned Tanner	6/1(+14%)	(6) Ned Tanner 6/1, Scored twice over fences here last season and arrives in decent nick, still close up when fell 2 out in 2m5f chase here 23 days ago. Possibilities returned to this sphere. Running a good race at this track when fell two out in 2m5f handicap chase; not ruled out.
4 4th (4) (80/1 -220%) Scipion	80/1(-220%)	(4) Scipion 80/1, Won at Lingfield (23.5f) last February for Tom Clover but hasn't been in the same form since for his current yard, pulled up at Carlisle in December. Tongue tied and back hurdling with something to prove. Yet to hit top form in three outings for his current stable; others are preferred.
5th 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) Guernesey	16/1(-33%)	(8) Guernesey 16/1, Good first outing for this yard when a C&D second in November but he came in a below-par fourth of seven at Catterick last time. Sort to bounce back. Only fourth at Catterick last month and it's now 11 starts since his last victory.
6th 6th (1) (25/1 -56%) Barbados Buck's	25/1(-56%)	(1) Barbados Buck's 25/1, Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) in December. Only ninth at Sandown last time but sort to bounce back. Only ninth at Sandown last month; no surprise to see him bounce back here though.
7th 7th (7) (22/1 -214%) Tiger Jet	22/1(-214%)	(7) Tiger Jet 22/1, Won 3m Haydock handicap last April and back to that sort of form in recent starts, latest when fifth at Cheltenham (24f) in December. One to consider. Back to form when a solid Cheltenham fifth in December; possibilities after a break.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (5/2 +17%) Cadell	5/2(+17%)	(5) Cadell 5/2, Mahler gelding who went unbeaten in points and made a winning hurdling bow at Kelso in October. Good second in 3m Musselburgh novice 36 days ago so he's one to consider now going into handicaps. Won here in October; very good Musselburgh 2nd latest so enters calculations now h'capping.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (8/1 -100%) Imperial Merlin	8/1(-100%)	(3) Imperial Merlin 8/1, Took well to hurdling last season, winning 3 times. Only second run over fences when fell second last (yet to be asked for effort) in 23f handicap here 23 days ago. Player reverted to hurdles off a 2 lb lower mark with Brian Hughes also back up. Running well in second when fell 2 out here latest; back hurdling on good mark; player.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (10/3 +26%) Velasco	10/3(+26%)	(9) Velasco 10/3, Arrives in great nick and on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Sedgefield and Doncaster (3m) recently. Saddles a 7 lb penalty now but he's still not taken lightly in his current mood. On a hat-trick after wins at Sedgefield and Doncaster recently; very much one to consider.

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15:20 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

NED TANNER was in the process of running a fine race when coming down two out in a warm handicap over fences here, and the decision to revert to hurdles may prove fruitful. Tiger Jet shaped encouragingly when fifth in a competitive Cheltenham handicap in December and he can make his presence felt provided he is fully tuned up after a break. The relatively lightly-raced Imperial Merlin also warrants respect on his return to timber.

A case can be made for lots of these but IMPERIAL MERLIN gets the vote given he had every chance when a late faller over fences here last time out and returns to this sphere on a handy-looking mark. Brian Hughes is also back in the saddle too. Cadell is feared most with the promise of better to come on his handicap debut, although in-form trio Velasco, Ned Tanner and Dare To Shout all command plenty of respect too.

This can go to IMPERIAL MERLIN (nap) who now reverts to this sphere on a handy-looking mark judged on his chasing exploits this term

15:27 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (11/2 -38%) Raglan Road	11/2(-38%)	(5) Raglan Road 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, respectable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 46 days ago, running on late. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Runner-up in a maiden hurdle a year ago; hasn't repeated that form since but respected.
2 2nd (7) (9/1 +25%) Kilbree Warrior	9/1(+25%)	(7) Kilbree Warrior 9/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 15 days ago, headed next. Pulled-up either side of a fine 2nd at Navan; inconsistent but a player at her best.
3 3rd (10) (4/1 +60%) Howdoyalikeherhome	4/1(+60%)	(10) Howdoyalikeherhome 4/1, 40/1, good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Was 3rd to an improving sort last time over 2m7f; this trip probably suits better; player.
4 4th (9) (11/1 -83%) Petit King	11/1(-83%)	(9) Petit King 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in December. 5/1, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Clonmel (20f, heavy) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not taken lightly. Won and came 3rd in Punchestown handicaps lately; over fences last time; chance.
5th 5th (3) (10/1 +9%) Whatcouldhavebeen	10/1(+9%)	(3) Whatcouldhavebeen 10/1, Respectable third of 11 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Second in a mares' Grade 1 novice last year but below that form latest runs; needs best.
6th 6th (2) (11/2 +21%) Fortunedefortunata	11/2(+21%)	(2) Fortunedefortunata 11/2, Latest win in hurdle at Navan in November. 25/1, fourteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 35 days ago. Won at Navan in November and two good runs after; has to rebound from a disappointing run.
7th 7th (1) (10/1 +9%) Any Second Now	10/1(+9%)	(1) Any Second Now 10/1, Bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, heavy, 25/1) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Classy chaser is off a favourable hurdles mark if able to recapture some of his spark.
8th 8th (6) (9/2 +25%) Heliko Conti	9/2(+25%)	(6) Heliko Conti 9/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at this course (18.5f, soft) 42 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Blinkers on 1st time. Not beaten far in handicaps lately incl' over C&D last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
9th 9th (8) (12/1 +0%) Kashi	12/1(+0%)	(8) Kashi 12/1, Second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy, 22/1) 15 days ago. Is 2-19 over hurdles; a remote 2nd at Fairyhouse last time; has run well at this track.
10th 10th (4) (14/1 -100%) Pakens Rock	14/1(-100%)	(4) Pakens Rock 14/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this season. 15/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.6f, heavy) 49 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Shortlist material. Fine servant won at Thurles and runner-up there since; up another 2lb but has a shout.

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15:27 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

RAGLAN ROAD has been running in some strong maiden hurdles and looks on a fair mark now tried in handicap company. The Soldier Of Fortune gelding showed early promise last season and hasn't been disgraced in a few runs this year. There looks scope for more improvement from the six-year-old. Mark Walsh partners Any Second Now for the same owner, JP McManus, and he tops the weights. The 2022 Grand National runner-up is nicely treated over hurdles at his best but needs to step up on recent efforts. Fortunedefortunata was mid-division in a competitive contest over two miles at Leopardstown last month. He should appreciate going further now and it wouldn't be a surprise if he got closer this time.

RAGLAN ROAD turned in best effort of the season when fifth at Fairyhouse and is one to keep an eye on now switched to handicaps. Petit King and Pakens Rock head the dangers.

Any Second Now has to be taken seriously but RAGLAN ROAD, in the same ownership, looks very interesting on his handicap debut.

15:35 Warwick Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/11 +27%) Anti Bridgie	8/11(+27%)	(1) Anti Bridgie 8/11, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles last season and has proved of similar merit in handicap chases this season, likely to finished closer if not for a couple of slow leaps late on when third of 6 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) 68 days ago. Player with cheekpieces on. Third in three handicap chases this season; has good chance at the weights here.
2 2nd (6) (3/1 +0%) Lime Drop	3/1(+0%)	(6) Lime Drop 3/1, Five-time hurdles winner during 2021/22 campaign and has finished runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts over fences so far, filling that position in a 4-runner handicap at Ludlow (20f, heavy) 10 days ago. Respected nonetheless. Five-time hurdle winner who has made the frame in all four chases this season; big player.
3 3rd (2) (9/2 +25%) Current Mood	9/2(+25%)	(2) Current Mood 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler at her best, though below that level this season. Last week's fourth at Newbury did rate as a step back in the right direction and she's worth a market check on her second start over fences. Not firing on all cylinders this season but can't be ignored on these terms.
4 4th (3) (33/1 -65%) Fashion's Model	33/1(-65%)	(3) Fashion's Model 33/1, Winning pointer and showed her first worthwhile form under Rules when runner-up when in a Ludlow handicap chase (23.8f, heavy) on her second start over fences 10 days ago. Will have more chance back in that sort of company. Sound effort when second at Ludlow recently, but was competing off a lowly mark there.
5th 5th (5) (14/1 -100%) Iorens	14/1(-100%)	(5) Iorens 14/1, Successful on sole outing in points but failed to build on a promising start over hurdles. Undone by novicey mistakes when sixth of 10 in handicap chase (16/1) at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) on debut over fences 47 days ago but too early to fully write off one from this yard. Became disappointing over hurdles last year and weakened tamely on chase debut in January.

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15:35 Warwick Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Connections of ANTI BRIDGIE are going to be disappointed if their mare can't win a race like this. Sporting first-time cheekpieces and dropping back from 3m to a trip over which she enjoyed some success when hurdling, the seven-year-old is the highest rated in the field and represents a stable going great guns this season. She ticks all the right boxes and can strike for the first time over the larger obstacles at the main expense of Current Mood and Lime Drop.

ANTI BRIDGIE sets the standard on her efforts over fences so far and can get off the mark in this sphere returned to face her own sex. Lime Drop may well find one too good again, whilst Current Mood was considerately handled on her prior chase outing and would be well treated if able to recapture her best form.

After running well in three handicap chases, ANTI BRIDGIE has a good chance to get off the mark over fences.

15:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/10 +0%) Oscars Brother	11/10(+0%)	(4) Oscars Brother 11/10, Promising second of 10 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Cork (24f, heavy) on NH debut 64 days ago, running on. Has good claims. Hurdles debut second over this trip at Cork looks strong form; leading player.
2 2nd (3) (14/1 +44%) Mickie Angel	14/1(+44%)	(3) Mickie Angel 14/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points before eighth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.5f, soft, 16/1) on NH debut 42 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Tailed off on bumper debut at Naas in January; best watched on hurdles debut.
3 3rd (1) (16/5 -156%) Find A Fortune	16/5(-156%)	(1) Find A Fortune 16/5, Progressive type who posted a very good second of 6 in novice hurdle at Thurles (23.6f, soft, 3/1) 17 days ago. Should improve. Player. Steadily progressive and 3m seemed to suit at Thurles; major player in weaker maiden.
4 4th (6) (50/1 -100%) Glorious Singer	50/1(-100%)	(6) Glorious Singer 50/1, Modest hurdler. 25/1, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.4f, soft) 26 days ago, running on late. Remains a maiden after 24 runs. 24-race maiden, surprising if she featured here back in maiden.
\|F\| \|F\| (5) (2/1 +78%) The Story So Far	2/1(+78%)	(5) The Story So Far 2/1, Fairly useful winner at 18f in bumpers. Good fourth of 13 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 34 days ago. May well do better. Could well improve for this step up in trip and yard continues in good form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -89%) Onebrightbluerose	125/1(-89%)	(7) Onebrightbluerose 125/1, 80/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, heavy) 110 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Fell on opening two attempts over hurdles earlier in the season; easily opposed.

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15:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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FIND A FORTUNE has come up against some useful sorts in maiden hurdles and appears to have found a decent opportunity to open his account. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding was fourth behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Dancing City at Navan and has filled the runner-up spot on both outings since including over this trip at Thurles. Oscars Brother was second on all three point-to-point starts and made a bright start under Rules when runner-up to Largy Hill in a three-mile Cork maiden hurdle that has worked out well since. The Story So Far won a 2m2f bumper here at Christmas and should be suited by this step up in trip over hurdles. Givehimthehonour is fitted with cheek pieces as he switches back to a maiden from handicaps.

FIND A FORTUNE is improving as he gains in experience and can open his account now at the chief expense of Oscars Brother who rates a big threat on the back of his Cork second last time out. Givehimthehonour appeals as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

The Cork maiden in which OSCARS BROTHER finished second in has received several form boosts since and he gets a confident vote

15:55 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/7 -30%) Myretown	4/7(-30%)	(5) Myretown 4/7, £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Going the right way under Rules and had the race at his mercy when falling at the last in novice hurdle at Ayr last time. Should gain compensation. Promising start hurdling, looking likely winner when falling last at Ayr; can make amends.
2 2nd (1) (14/1 +58%) Joie More	14/1(+58%)	(1) Joie More 14/1, Made the frame in points and showed modest form on the first of his two hurdling outings. Needs a lot more if he's to feature in this. Maiden pointer who has shown only modest form in a pair of Ayr novice hurdles this winter.
3 3rd (4) (6/1 +70%) Lucky Soldier	6/1(+70%)	(4) Lucky Soldier 6/1, Promising second in a bumper on debut at Ayr in 2022 but jumping and temperament have been issues since his attentions were turned to hurdling. Others make more appeal. Fairly useful in bumpers but yet to match that in this sphere, fifth at Newcastle latest.
4 4th (2) (7/1 +13%) Kidman	7/1(+13%)	(2) Kidman 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, best effort to date over hurdles when second of 4 in novice at Newcastle (22f, good) 15 months ago. Hasn't been since, however, and still has something to find with Myretown. Off 15 months since good 2nd in novice at Newcastle; needs to hit the ground running.
5th 5th (3) (200/1 -100%) Looking Splendid	200/1(-100%)	(3) Looking Splendid 200/1, Hasn't shown enough in bumpers to make him of any interest on first go in this discipline. Last in bumper here ten months ago; goes hurdling with lots more required.
6th 6th (7) (9/2 -80%) Winchmore Hill	9/2(-80%)	(7) Winchmore Hill 9/2, €68,000 3-y-o, £150,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Hamundarson and modest hurdler/chase winner around 2½m White Hart Lady. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 2022). One to note on Rules debut. Runner-up in Irish point in March, 2022; needs considering on his first go over hurdles.
7th 7th (8) (20/1 +50%) Killybegs Jet Lady	20/1(+50%)	(8) Killybegs Jet Lady 20/1, Successful on last of his 4 starts in Irish points in December last year. Tame displays both starts over hurdles, leaving her with something to prove. A winning Irish pointer but he has failed to show much in two novice hurdles.
8th 8th (6) (150/1 -50%) Nae Bother At A'	150/1(-50%)	(6) Nae Bother At A' 150/1, No sign of ability in bumpers and looks up against it switched to hurdling. Son of Yeats who has offered little in three bumper outings thus far.

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15:55 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

It is hard to look past MYRETOWN, who held every chance when coming down at the last in a similar event at Ayr last month and he can make amends for that mishap here. Winchmore Hill finished a neck behind Grade 2-winning novice hurdler Kamsinas in a Loughrea point-to-point in March 2022, after which he was bought by Donald McCain for 150,000 pounds, and he is a fascinating contender on his Rules debut. Kidman has shown some promise over hurdles and completes the shortlist.

MYRETOWN was on the verge of opening his account under Rules when falling late at Ayr and, if none the worse for that, he should be able to gain compensation. Winchmore Hill is an obvious threat as a six-figure recruit from points and Kidman could feature if he's ready to go after a long absence.

Lucinda Russell's winning Irish pointer MYRETOWN looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get off the mark over hurdles here

16:02 Naas Maiden Chase 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (1/2 +0%) Tactical Move	1/2(+0%)	(3) Tactical Move 1/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 5/4, career best when winning 7-runner novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 45 days ago. The one to beat. Fragile sort, very lightly raced but sets the standard on what he has achieved this season.
2 2nd (4) (11/2 +31%) Jumping Jet	11/2(+31%)	(4) Jumping Jet 11/2, Fairly useful chaser. 2/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. More needed. Recent handicap winner will need to improve to beat Tactical Move or Flanking Maneuver.
3 3rd (2) (100/1 -100%) Jacksons Gold	100/1(-100%)	(2) Jacksons Gold 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase (20/1) at Thurles (21.6f, heavy) 49 days ago, pulled up. Easy to look elsewhere. Three wins over hurdles, 0-10 over fences, out of form, likely to struggle in this company.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (11/4 -22%) Flanking Maneuver	11/4(-22%)	(1) Flanking Maneuver 11/4, Useful chaser. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 15 lengths third of 4 to Blood Destiny in Flyingbolt Novices' Chase (16/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Last two runs since have been in good company over contrasting trips, this may suit better.

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16:02 Naas Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TACTICAL MOVE looks hard to oppose here. The Stowaway gelding was good when beating Saint Felicien at Gowran Park last time and that form has been boosted since, with the runner-up going on to record a cosy success back at the same venue. Flanking Maneuver looks the one likely to give him most to do. He comes here on the back of a solid effort to finish third to Blood Destiny in Grade 3 company at Navan eight days ago. The mare Jumping Jet should pick up some black type.

Low-mileage 10-y-o TACTICAL MOVE has taken well to chasing and can take the step up in class in his stride. Flanking Maneuver is a clear next best.

Only a sixth racecourse appearance for the fragile TACTICAL MOVE who did it well at Gowran and should beat Flanking Maneuver.

16:10 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (12/1 +14%) Well Dick	12/1(+14%)	(4) Well Dick 12/1, Made a bright start over hurdles last term, making it 2 wins from 4 starts when landing match at Hexham (23.3f). Chasing type (Irish point winner) but has made a discouraging start to chasing career this season. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Dual novice hurdle winner last term; pulled up in both chases; has potential but is risky.
2 2nd (5) (13/2 -44%) Bretney	13/2(-44%)	(5) Bretney 13/2, A dual scorer last term who arrives in decent nick, resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 24 days ago, forging clear. Should go well again. Dominated from the front at Sandown last month and will be fine over today's longer trip.
3 3rd (6) (9/2 +10%) Gerico Ville	9/2(+10%)	(6) Gerico Ville 9/2, Fair winner at 25f over hurdles and easily best effort over fences this season when close second at Plumpton 2 weeks ago. Still has scope for improvement on hurdles form. Battled on well to go close at Plumpton last time; might progress again over this new trip.
\|F\| \|F\| (8) (3/1 +57%) Glance From Clover	3/1(+57%)	(8) Glance From Clover 3/1, Modest winner at 26f over hurdles and getting the hang of things over fences now, off the mark at Hereford last month. This tougher but respected all the same. Moves up from Class 5 today but kept on stoutly to win at Hereford last month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (7/2 -17%) Track And Trace	7/2(-17%)	(3) Track And Trace 7/2, Placed in an Irish point and got off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt when scoring at Warwick in September. Further improvement over fences since, scoring at Catterick (soft) in January. Possibly unsuited by such demanding conditions at Exeter since so worth another chance. Low-mileage 7yo who won North Yorkshire Grand National over 3m6f in January.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (10/3 +49%) Head And Heart	10/3(+49%)	(7) Head And Heart 10/3, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon last spring and improved again this season, resuming winning ways in first-time headgear here (25.5f). However, blotted her copybook when running out at the fourteenth at Lingfield. Inexplicable ran out at Lingfield last month but was a course winner (3m1f) two starts ago.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (25/1 -108%) Innisfree Lad	25/1(-108%)	(2) Innisfree Lad 25/1, Strong in the betting when taking advantage of a much-reduced mark a Doncaster. Disappointed next 2 starts but back on track when second at Hereford 2 weeks ago, worn down only after a couple of mistakes. Long in the tooth now but has won this season and ran well in defeat last month.

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16:10 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f Race Class Flow

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

SPORTING ACE has produced a couple of creditable efforts in defeat since his no-show in the Sussex National at Plumpton, and perhaps the refitting of cheekpieces has had something to do with that upturn in form. The handicapper has left him on 117 and it would come as no surprise if he got back in the winning groove. Bretney will likely prove popular following his deserved success at Sandown, while Glance From Clover is another expected to be bang there at the business end.

Competitive stuff but another chance is given to TRACK AND TRACE, who was possibly unsuited by such demanding conditions at Exeter last time. Bretney looked better than ever when forging clear at Sandown so is next best ahead of Gerico Ville, who went close at Plumpton 2 weeks ago.

Still on a workable mark after last month's clear second at Exeter, SPORTING ACE is well worth another go over this sort of trip.

16:20 Limerick Handicap Chase 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 -33%) Falco Blitz	3/1(-33%)	(1) Falco Blitz 3/1, Ran best race for current yard when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Thurles (21.6f, heavy, 16/1) 49 days ago by 7 lengths from R'evelyn Pleasure, albeit suited by way race developed. Respected in his current form. Decisive winner from R'Evelyn Pleasure at Thurles last time; 7lb rise gives him a chance.
2 2nd (3) (17/2 -21%) Sir Bob	17/2(-21%)	(3) Sir Bob 17/2, Followed good run with a below-par one when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Fairyhouse (24f, heavy) 43 days ago. Could fare better back over fences. No real impression off his lower hurdles mark last twice; wants further but not dismissed.
3 3rd (4) (6/1 +33%) R'evelyn Pleasure	6/1(+33%)	(4) R'evelyn Pleasure 6/1, Recorded back-to-back wins over C&D and Cork this winter. However, run of good form halted when eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 18/1) 22 days ago. Well held by Falco Blitz at Thurles and well beaten at Gowran last time; still respected.
4 4th (5) (5/2 +33%) Young Dev	5/2(+33%)	(5) Young Dev 5/2, Course winner. In first-time tongue strap, in touch when unseated rider in handicap chase at Leopardstown (28.3f, soft, 7/1) a week ago. Major player back down in trip. Four wins at this venue over hurdles and fences and has a leading chance here.
5th 5th (2) (11/2 -38%) Royal Thief	11/2(-38%)	(2) Royal Thief 11/2, Has been struggling for form for current yard this season, pulled up in Thyestes Handicap Chase (40/1) at Gowran (25f, heavy) 45 days ago. However, he's not discounted dropped in grade. Out of form this season in big handicap chases and others preferred.
6th 6th (6) (12/1 -220%) Nobody Home	12/1(-220%)	(6) Nobody Home 12/1, After 4 months off, took advantage of reduced mark when winning 8-runner handicap chase (22/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) in October. Could go well again with cheekpieces reapplied on return from another 5-month absence. Up 7lb for latest win but clearly has a leading chance with the stable in good form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (15/2 +46%) It Could Be You	15/2(+46%)	(7) It Could Be You 15/2, In first-time blinkers, fared little better than previously this season when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 22/1) 57 days ago. Others more persuasive back over fences. Three moderate runs over hurdles this season; hard to fancy but has a chance at his best.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (25/1 -25%) Presenting Point	25/1(-25%)	(8) Presenting Point 25/1, After 9 months off, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy, 33/1) 24 days ago, struggling badly early final circuit. Revival needed as he goes back up in trip returned to chasing. Struggling for form this season, most recently pulled up in a Clonmel handicap hurdle.

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16:20 Limerick Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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ROYAL THIEF won four times for Henry de Bromhead and only weakened before the last when sixth in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham 12 months ago. The Fame And Glory gelding hasn't made much impact in valuable handicaps this season but should appreciate this drop in class. Falco Blitz beat R'evelyn Pleasure, who won a veteran's race here at Christmas, by seven lengths over this trip at Thurles while Young Dev is another new to this category to consider. The four-time course winner rallied strongly to win at Navan on his last completed start. Sir Bob enjoyed his finest hour when landing the Cork Grand National in November and now reverts back to fences.

With cheekpieces reapplied, YOUNG DEV took advantage of his falling mark when scoring at Navan in February and he's worth another chance having still been in touch when unseating at Leopardstown a week ago. He can get the better of Falco Blitz, who gained a first success for his current trainer last time, while Royal Thief is interesting down in grade.

Choice is NOBODY HOME (nap) who accounted for dual subsequent winner when last seen in October; is ground versatile and runs well fresh

16:30 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (22/1 +12%) Les's Legacy	22/1(+12%)	(9) Les's Legacy 22/1, Three-time hurdle winner last season. Also twice runner-up at Hexham at the start of the current campaign but operating below his best since, finishing down the field at Musselburgh last month. C&D scorer last season but his form has nosedived this term so others appeal more.
1 1st (4) (7/2 +22%) Eloi Du Puy	7/2(+22%)	(4) Eloi Du Puy 7/2, Has improved since switched to handicaps, completing a hat-trick at up to 21f at the end of 2023. Another creditable effort when second over 23f here last month. Should give another good account. Very good second here lastest; this dual C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.
2 2nd (8) (28/1 -12%) Forged Well	28/1(-12%)	(8) Forged Well 28/1, Placed on his completed start in Irish points and created a good impression to make a successful Rules debut in a Carlisle novice (19f) in December. Third under a penalty at Newcastle next time but needs to shrug off a very disappointing handicap debut effort there 24 days ago. Won on debut at Carlisle but pulled up at Newcastle latest; needs to get back on track.
3 3rd (2) (11/4 +21%) Harper Valley	11/4(+21%)	(2) Harper Valley 11/4, Third success of a productive season when seeing off 6 rivals over 19f at Catterick 4 weeks ago, kept up to work after drawing clear before 2 out. Still looks nicely treated after a 6 lb rise. Enjoying a fine season and he readily bagged a third victory at Catterick; big shout.
4 4th (6) (10/1 -43%) Dream Boy	10/1(-43%)	(6) Dream Boy 10/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points and also struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in 2m course maiden (heavy) just after Christmas. Only fourth in a novice here (2m again) since but unexposed now handicapping upped to a trip which should suit. Won here in December and not disgraced here under 7lb pen since; in the mix now h'capping.
5th 5th (7) (40/1 -150%) Sinndarella	40/1(-150%)	(7) Sinndarella 40/1, Winner of a Cartmel handicap in August and good third over 23f at Market Rasen 3 months later. Should be competitive if resuming from another break in similar form. Won at Cartmel and backed it up with good Market Rasen third in November; not ruled out.
6th 6th (3) (9/1 -200%) Fourofakind	9/1(-200%)	(3) Fourofakind 9/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat in Ireland and dual hurdle winner for this yard, the second success coming in 19.5f Hereford handicap last month. Should remain competitive up 5 lb. Won at Hereford latest; can go well again despite taking a 5lb rise in the weights.
7th 7th (1) (8/1 +20%) Step Above	8/1(+20%)	(1) Step Above 8/1, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful hurdles debut at Ayr last season. Hasn't really progressed over fences this term but made a creditable return to hurdles in a first-time visor (retained) when third of 8 over 23f here last month. Claims if he can build on that. Back on track in a first-time visor when third in handicap here; not ruled out.
8th 8th (5) (5/1 +50%) Kingston Bridge	5/1(+50%)	(5) Kingston Bridge 5/1, Showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark in a Carlisle maiden (19f) last March. Placed 3 times in handicaps since (including here) but needs to bounce back from a lesser run at Carlisle last month. Tongue tied first time. In good form this term until only sixth at Carlisle last month; sort to bounce back.
9th 9th (11) (18/1 -13%) Goodtimes Badtimes	18/1(-13%)	(11) Goodtimes Badtimes 18/1, Consistent in handicaps in 2022 but absent since finishing a close second over 23f here in May of that year. Ryan Mania on yard's other runner and a watching brief is the percentage call after such a long lay-off. Off for 22 months since coming second over 2m6f here; others are preferred this time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (8/1 -7%) Valleyview Tommy	8/1(-7%)	(10) Valleyview Tommy 8/1, Irish point runner-up and placed in maiden company here (2m) and Musselburgh (2½m) on first 2 outings over hurdles. Only fifth of 8 when stepped up to 3m for last month's handicap debut back at Musselburgh but it's still early days for this 5-y-o. Failed to build on earlier promise with Musselburgh fifth latest; worth another chance.

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16:30 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

In a competitive concluding event, HARPER VALLEY can send punters home on a high. Rebecca Menzies' charge ran out a ready winner over an extended 2m3f at Catterick last month, and the suspicion is a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again. Dangers aplenty are headed by Fourofakind, who scored narrowly at Hereford, although a 5lb rise may make life tougher. Valleyview Tommy raced too keenly when fifth over 3m at Musselburgh but, provided he settles better, he cannot be dismissed.

HARPER VALLEY impressed with the way he quickly skipped clear at Catterick last time and a 6 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him. Like the selection, Eloi du Puy has thrived this season and is second choice ahead of Dream Boy, who should be suited by this longer trip now handicapping.

Rebecca Menzies' progressive HARPER VALLEY still looks ahead of his mark despite being raised 6lb for his Catterick win so gets the vote

16:37 Naas Handicap Chase 25f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (4/1 +33%) Hartur D'arc	4/1(+33%)	(10) Hartur D'arc 4/1, First run since leaving T. Gibney when career best when winning 7-runner novice chase at Clonmel (20f, heavy, 11/10) 24 days ago, plenty in hand. Makes handicap chase debut. Expected to be bang there. Ready Clonmel winner unexposed on handicap debut with likely more to offer upped in trip.
2 2nd (13) (17/2 -21%) Positive Thinker	17/2(-21%)	(13) Positive Thinker 17/2, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in October. 5/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Very consistent at lower level; upped in class and tough task from 6lb out of handicap.
3 3rd (11) (100/1 -257%) Fakiera	100/1(-257%)	(11) Fakiera 100/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, heavy) 21 days ago, beaten before 3 out. Uphill task. Yet to fire for current yard; 3lb wrong here and hard to fancy.
4 4th (8) (40/1 -82%) Frontal Assault	40/1(-82%)	(8) Frontal Assault 40/1, 25/1, tenth of 15 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, heavy) 21 days ago. Let down by jumping in Grand National Trial at Punchestown; hard to be confident in.
5th 5th (7) (13/2 +7%) Macs Charm	13/2(+7%)	(7) Macs Charm 13/2, 25/1, good fifth of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 45 days ago. Can make presence felt. Encouraging fifth of 18 in Thyestes, staying on; not one to rule out.
6th 6th (3) (9/4 +50%) Minella Cocooner	9/4(+50%)	(3) Minella Cocooner 9/4, Smart winner at 22f over hurdles. 14¼ lengths third of 5 to American Mike in Ten Up Novices' Chase (11/8) at Navan (24f, heavy) 28 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Player. Impressive Navan winner didn't build on it in Grade 2 but respected on handicap bow.
7th 7th (6) (28/1 -27%) Ontheropes	28/1(-27%)	(6) Ontheropes 28/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, heavy, 20/1) 45 days ago, behind when pulled up 2 out. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Long absent prior to a pair of moderate runs this term; tongue tie now fitted.
8th 8th (12) (33/1 -136%) History Of Fashion	33/1(-136%)	(12) History Of Fashion 33/1, One win from 28 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, heavy) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Fairyhouse second not backed up at Down Royal; 10yo is 5lb wrong here.
9th 9th (9) (12/1 +0%) Stormy Judge	12/1(+0%)	(9) Stormy Judge 12/1, Course winner. Below form fifth of 15 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, heavy, 10/1) 21 days ago. Thyestes fourth but jumped left when not nearly as good at Punchestown.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (13/2 +7%) Espanito Bello	13/2(+7%)	(2) Espanito Bello 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in November. 5/1, respectable 6¾ lengths third of 6 to Ferny Hollow in Newlands Chase at this course (16f, heavy) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Merits consideration. Last year's winner now 8lb higher and needs to improve on recent form.
10th 10th (5) (12/1 -33%) Diol Ker	12/1(-33%)	(5) Diol Ker 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, heavy, 25/1) 45 days ago. 2022 winner but form for current yard this form leaves him with plenty to find.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -33%) Bronn	16/1(-33%)	(1) Bronn 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (12/1) at Gowran (25f, heavy) 45 days ago, pulled up before last. Very smart novice last season; yet to fire this term and questions to answer.

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16:37 Naas Handicap Chase 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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HARTUR D'ARC is unproven at this trip but has a handy weight and may be worth a shot. The Diamond Boy gelding won well on his first outing for Gavin Cromwell at Clonmel last month and that looked like a significant step forward from his previous chase outing as he turned around form with Joshua Webb in decisive fashion. He won a point-to-point and handles testing conditions well so this trip may actually bring improvement. Stablemate Velvet Elvis won an eventful four-runner contest at Fairyhouse last time and this looks a tougher test. Minella Cocooner could be a big player on his handicap debut. He has been keeping good company in novices and was third to American Mike in a Navan Grade 2 last month. Last year's winner Espanito Bello ran a solid race in Grade 3 company behind Ferny Hollow over an inadequate two miles here last time and is another who has to be respected.

HARTUR D'ARC looks one to follow on the back of his impressive debut win for this yard at Clonmel. Minella Cocooner and Espanito Bello are feared most.

The two recent winners in opposition but the unexposed HARTUR D'ARC gets the vote on handicap debut

16:45 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (10/3 +45%) Astronomic View	10/3(+45%)	(5) Astronomic View 10/3, Exeter bumper winner who has been shaping well in defeat over hurdles, finishing runner-up on 3 occasions before another good effort when third at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Can give another good account. Has found just one or two too good on his last five starts; should again be competitive..
2 2nd (3) (13/2 -30%) My Bobby Dazzler	13/2(-30%)	(3) My Bobby Dazzler 13/2, Dug deep when making a successful start over fences at Worcester in June and ran creditably back over hurdles when second at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on New Year's Day. However, he disappointed at Huntingdon last time, so bounce back now called for. Below par at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) latest; can be competitive if bouncing back..
3 3rd (1) (9/2 -29%) Martha Brae	9/2(-29%)	(1) Martha Brae 9/2, Largely consistent sort who got her head back in front at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas. Has given her running again both starts since, facing a stiffer task when third of 6 in Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 22 days ago. Can make her presence felt. Third in a Grade 2 (3m, heavy) latest; needs to find a bit more now back in a handicap..
4 4th (2) (9/4 +44%) Equinus	9/4(+44%)	(2) Equinus 9/4, Doubled his tally when landing handicap at Aintree (24.7f) in decisive fashion on his reappearance. Not in the same form next 2 starts, but ran well when third at Newbury (24.2f, soft) a month ago. Could find more with cheekpieces/tongue strap applied. Step in right direction latest; handy mark if headgear can help him run up to his best..
5th 5th (6) (6/1 +40%) Balkardy	6/1(+40%)	(6) Balkardy 6/1, Gained reward for his consistency when gaining a first success of the season at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 3 weeks ago, albeit having the run of the race. May just find it tougher upped in grade. Made virtually all to win (3m, soft) at Musselburgh; up 3lb; should give a good account..
\|F\| \|F\| (4) (17/2 -240%) Clondaw Royale	17/2(-240%)	(4) Clondaw Royale 17/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and boasts a progressive profile over hurdles, well on top at the finish when winning maiden at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) in December. Can score again with the step up in trip likely to suit on handicap bow. 2m3f winner latest; initial mark suggests he'll need improvement; dam 3m2f winner; player..

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16:45 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

A respectable third on heavy ground at Newbury last month, EQUINUS should be much better suited by these conditions and he may be able to bounce back to the form that saw him win comfortably at Aintree in October. My Bobby Dazzler must hold every chance if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at Cheltenham, while Bangor scorer Clondaw Royale is another to note on his handicap debut.

CLONDAW ROYALE has been going the right way in his 3 starts over hurdles, readily getting off the mark at Bangor in December, and he can continue his progress upped in trip for his handicap debut. The 5-y-o is taken to see of the challenge of Equinus, who could benefit from the application of headgear/tongue tie, with Martha Brae also respected.

The suggestion is handicap newcomer CLONDAW ROYALE, who could be well treated and may relish this test.

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/1 +27%) How Impressive	4/1(+27%)	(5) How Impressive 4/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. Good second of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 24 days ago, clear of rest and he's clearly going through a very productive spell at present. In excellent form on Polytrack last month and Tapeta also suits; in the mix.
2 2nd (12) (25/1 +11%) Visibility	25/1(+11%)	(12) Visibility 25/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 25/1) 15 days ago. Must improve. Won off today's mark here in December (1m); needs to better recent efforts, though.
3 3rd (2) (22/1 -120%) Thunder Roar	22/1(-120%)	(2) Thunder Roar 22/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. 2/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy). Off 134 days but revised mark well within range if he's fully tuned. Ended last season in excellent form on slow turf but has fitness to prove on Tapeta debut.
4 4th (3) (10/1 -67%) Starshiba	10/1(-67%)	(3) Starshiba 10/1, Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (14/1) at this course (6.1f) 24 days ago, running on. Merits consideration given he's versatile regarding trip. Kept on well for third over 6f here last month and this return to 7f is sure to suit.
5th 5th (7) (10/1 -54%) Rock Opera	10/1(-54%)	(7) Rock Opera 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. 10/3, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 43 days ago. Looks worth another go at 7f. Dual 6f Tapeta winner this AW season and looks well worth another crack at 7f.
6th 6th (9) (12/1 +0%) Ultramarine	12/1(+0%)	(9) Ultramarine 12/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago, though that effort can be forgiven as he was left poorly placed. Below form after racing too freely last time but has won four times since the autumn.
7th 7th (1) (22/1 -83%) Legal Reform	22/1(-83%)	(1) Legal Reform 22/1, Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick on AW/turf last spring (including over C&D) and solid start for new yard when runner-up twice in the autumn. Off since and little margin for error from this mark. Second twice on heavy turf in the autumn but looks a shade vulnerable off career-high mark.
8th 8th (11) (16/1 -14%) Guy Fawkes	16/1(-14%)	(11) Guy Fawkes 16/1, Winner over C&D on debut in November. 22/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago, though he could do with settling down. Ran okay at Chelmsford last month but seems to have some quirks and is not progressing.
9th 9th (8) (8/1 +33%) Wyvern	8/1(+33%)	(8) Wyvern 8/1, 40/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good). Off 156 days. Visor back on, tongue strap back on and this represents a drop in class. On workable mark and has conditions to suit but this is his first run since October.
10th 10th (6) (10/3 +26%) Grant Wood	10/3(+26%)	(6) Grant Wood 10/3, C&D winner. 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago. Improving all the time recently but 7 lb rise asks a new question. C&D winner in January and followed up over 6f at Newcastle last month; commands respect.
11th 11th (10) (17/2 -31%) Engelbert	17/2(-31%)	(10) Engelbert 17/2, Good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 12/1), having to pick way through. Off 142 days. Not taken lightly for all stall 11 may pose a problem. Ran well in defeat behind much-improved rival in October; back from break today.
12th 12th (4) (15/2 -50%) Mountain Warrior	15/2(-50%)	(4) Mountain Warrior 15/2, 6/1 and blinkered for first time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (6.1f) 47 days ago, pushed out. Not fully exposed but return to 7f isn't bound to suit. 6f course winner in first-time blinkers in January; contender if same headgear works again.

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16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

HOW IMPRESSIVE may have just failed in his hat-trick bid at Chelmsford, but the winner lost little in defeat a week later and Hugo Palmer's five-year-old will appreciate the step back up to 7f. Grant Wood and Thunder Roar are the ones on three-timers now, with the former's C&D/Newcastle brace coming more recently. Mountain Warrior took his Southwell record to two from two last time so has to enter the equation, and Legal Reform is another very much at home here.

This is competitive but HOW IMPRESSIVE is going through a really good patch at present, and with the return to 7f no issue, he's taken to quickly regain the winning thread. Engelbert will probably need some luck from stall 11 but his mark is a very workable one, with Thunder Roar another to consider back from a break.

Multiple 7f/1m winner STARSHIBA moves back up in trip after running on well for third over 6f here last month and is on a good mark.

16:55 Limerick Handicap Chase 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (16/1 -300%) Hurricane Cliff	16/1(-300%)	(4) Hurricane Cliff 16/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 11/1, sixth of 8 in minor event chase at Down Royal (16.5f, heavy) 47 days ago, not knocked about. Well treated based on hurdling form and well worth Not a factor in a Down Royal handicap chase in January after 10 months; others preferred.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 -33%) The Gradual Slope	8/1(-33%)	(2) The Gradual Slope 8/1, Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. Excellent third of 7 in novice chase at Clonmel (20f, heavy, 15/2) 24 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Looks on a fair mark. Improving in beginners contests and could be a factor in his first handicap chase.
3 3rd (8) (8/1 +43%) Another Ocana	8/1(+43%)	(8) Another Ocana 8/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Thurles (22.1f, soft, 11/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Booking of Shinnick a plus. Must improve. Winner here over hurdles; not as effective since over fences and others look more likely.
4 4th (5) (14/1 +0%) Invictus Machin	14/1(+0%)	(5) Invictus Machin 14/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Fell in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy, 16/1) 24 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Comes here on the back of two falls in novice handicap chases; others preferred.
\|B\| \|B\| (3) (5/1 +9%) Dundaniel	5/1(+9%)	(3) Dundaniel 5/1, 15/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits consideration. Consistent in handicap chases and acts on any ground but may need things to go his way.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (2/1 +0%) Macdermott	2/1(+0%)	(1) Macdermott 2/1, Excellent second of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.2f, heavy, 3/1) 46 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Should continue to give a good account. Second in a Fairyhouse beginners last month; sure to do better here with better jumping.
\|F\| \|F\| (6) (15/2 -25%) Wee Charlie	15/2(-25%)	(6) Wee Charlie 15/2, Sixth of 9 in handicap chase (11/4) at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 84 days ago. Others more persuasive. Runner-up in a Tramore beginners chase before disappointing on his handicap debut at Navan.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (4/1 +27%) Chosen Diamond	4/1(+27%)	(7) Chosen Diamond 4/1, Winner in chase at Naas in November. Creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Navan (20f, heavy) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Good run last week; in fine form although has to prove he can score off this mark.

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16:55 Limerick Handicap Chase 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DUNDANIEL won twice in point-to-points before easily landing a hunter chase at Cork last Easter. The Getaway gelding has been placed in a couple of handicaps this term and lost any chance with a bad mistake at the last at Clonmel last month. Chosen Diamond made a winning start over fences in a 2m4f Naas handicap in November and reverted to hurdles earlier this year holding every chance when falling at the last in the Navan handicap won by Butty O Brien before filling the runner-up spot behind the progressive Aodhan May at the same venue last weekend. Macdermott won a maiden hurdle at Tramore last spring but hasn't impressed with his jumping since switched to fences this term including when runner-up to Farmers Lodge at Fairyhouse last time.

MACDERMOTT found improvement last time and, with a slightly better round of jumping, he can defy a mark of 119 on his handicap chase debut. The Gradual Slope is another one that may have been let in lightly and Dundaniel merits respect.

The selection is top-weight MACDERMOTT although his jumping does need to improve from his most recent effort ast Fairyhouse

17:07 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (17/2 -31%) Familiar Dreams	17/2(-31%)	(1) Familiar Dreams 17/2, Career best when winning 8-runner bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 13/8) 64 days ago, pushed out. Open to improvement and not without hope. May have needed the run when 15l behind Ma Belle Etoile at Thurles, won at Cork in January.
2 2nd (8) (12/1 +0%) Sixandahalf	12/1(+0%)	(8) Sixandahalf 12/1, Snow Sky filly. Half-sister to fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Lake Winnipesaukee. Worth monitoring in the betting for shrewd stable. Half-sister to a winner, dam a half-sister to the talented but ill-fated Coolnagorna.
3 3rd (6) (9/2 +50%) Sansrisk	9/2(+50%)	(6) Sansrisk 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable fifth of 28 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Could have more to offer in this sphere. Has shown ability over hurdles and in bumpers, could go well against the penalised mares.
4 4th (3) (4/1 +11%) Ma Belle Etoile	4/1(+11%)	(3) Ma Belle Etoile 4/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in 8-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 5/2) 110 days ago, easily. Should go well again. Good debut at Tipperary, well beaten second start, respected after emphatic Limerick win.
5th 5th (2) (4/1 -60%) Femme Magnifique	4/1(-60%)	(2) Femme Magnifique 4/1, Impressive winner at Thurles on debut. Well-beaten eleventh of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil in Grade 2 mares bumper (10/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 35 days ago. Thurles winner, tame run at Leopardstown, needs to reverse that form with Holly Brook.
6th 6th (5) (2/1 +0%) Holly Brook	2/1(+0%)	(5) Holly Brook 2/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, 10¾ lengths fifth of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil in Grade 2 mares bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Impressive in a point and notable that top yard started her in such a high grade, so improvement is expected. Point winner, could be hard to beat after competent effort in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown.
7th 7th (4) (40/1 -82%) Cappacurry Ealu	40/1(-82%)	(4) Cappacurry Ealu 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 19 in bumper at this course (16f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 119 days ago. More required. Plenty of merit in her debut fourth over C&D in November, might be capable of a big run.
8th 8th (7) (40/1 -122%) Voodoo Angel	40/1(-122%)	(7) Voodoo Angel 40/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart hurdler Emitom and useful 2½m hurdle winner Take Revenge. Half-sister to eight-time winner Emitom who won his first five races, may need experience.
9th 9th (9) (50/1 -79%) Spread The Faith	50/1(-79%)	(9) Spread The Faith 50/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Mahler filly. Sister to 3 winners, including useful 23f hurdle winner Torygraph, and half-sister to fair hurdler Kick On Dottie. Ninth foal, sister to eight-time winner Presenting Mahler and to useful winner Torygraph.

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17:07 Naas NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

FEMME MAGNIFIQUE may be able to bounce back here after a disappointing show at Leopardstown. The Champs Elysees mare had looked a nice sort when winning on her track debut at Thurles in December, but was too keen when stepped up into Grade 2 company last time. She is capable of better. Ma Belle Etoile had a couple of solid placed efforts before getting off the mark in good style at Limerick back in November. She could be a danger. The other winner in the field, Familiar Dreams, has a bit to find with Ma Belle Etoile on their running behind Switch From Diesel at Tipperary in early October.

HOLLY BROOK won a point in good style and was pitched in deep for her Rules debut in a Leopardstown Grade 2. With that in mind, she shaped quite well in fifth and there could well be significant improvement in her, so she gets the nod over Femme Magnifique, who should bounce back dropped in grade. Ma Belle Etoile can't be dismissed.

Gordon Elliott's HOLLY BROOK fared well enough in finishing fifth in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown and may beat the three penalised mares

17:15 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (8/1 +60%) Good And Clever	8/1(+60%)	(5) Good And Clever 8/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences (stayed 3m), half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Grangeclare Lark. One to take seriously on debut. 40,000euors 3yo; out of a point-winning half-sister to two bumper scorers.
2 2nd (1) (15/8 -7%) Les's Destiny Star	15/8(-7%)	(1) Les's Destiny Star 15/8, From the family of American Mike and looked an above-average bumper recruit himself when landing a 12-runner event at Doncaster in January. More to come and deserves plenty of respect despite the penalty. Justified favouritism at Doncaster six weeks ago; respected even with 7lb penalty.
3 3rd (6) (14/1 +13%) Lightningupourdays	14/1(+13%)	(6) Lightningupourdays 14/1, Telescope gelding who has shown signs of promise when hitting the frame on his first two starts but will need more if he's to seriously feature in this. Showed promise in two races last year, staying-on third at Ludlow latest.
4 4th (13) (50/1 -100%) Lions Peak	50/1(-100%)	(13) Lions Peak 50/1, Hinted at ability when sixth in a bumper at Exeter four months ago. Probably more one for the longer term, though. Signs of ability at Exeter in October but others are more appealing.
5th 5th (4) (4/1 -14%) Boston Boy	4/1(-14%)	(4) Boston Boy 4/1, €46,000 3-y-o, €230,000 4-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to useful 2½m chase winner Sammy Bill and fair 2m hurdle winner Samarayia. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2023). Could take a hand first time under Rules. Close second in Irish point; sold for 230,000euros soon after; interesting recruit.
6th 6th (12) (12/1 +52%) Lennie Godber	12/1(+52%)	(12) Lennie Godber 12/1, £21,000 3-y-o, Spanish Moon gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Super Six and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Norman Fletcher. Interesting newcomer on paper. £21,000 3yo; related to a few bumper winners; likely sort on breeding.
7th 7th (11) (9/4 +86%) Chief Sunday	9/4(+86%)	(11) Chief Sunday 9/4, Tunis gelding. Dam (c107/h74), French hurdler/chaser (17f-2¼m winner), also 1¼m winner on Flat, half-sister to smart French hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 23f) Temple Lord. Noteworthy newcomer and is preferred by Sam Twiston-Davies. 75,000euros 3yo; out of a French Flat/jumps winner; check the betting.
8th 8th (2) (33/1 +0%) Beauparc Seven	33/1(+0%)	(2) Beauparc Seven 33/1, Cannock Chase gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner Green Oaks Top Cat. Dam (b102), bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Black Key. Half-brother to a dual bumper winner, out of a bumper scorer; likely type.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 -100%) Sir Rodney	200/1(-100%)	(9) Sir Rodney 200/1, Failed to beat a rival at Newbury first time out and looks up against it once more. Inauspicious debut (completely tailed off) at Newbury.
10th 10th (7) (150/1 -127%) Park And Ride	150/1(-127%)	(7) Park And Ride 150/1, Half-brother to a couple of winning jumpers but not enough encouragement at Exeter first time out to make him of any interest here. Beaten long way on heavy going at Exeter; may improve granted better ground.
11th 11th (14) (100/1 -52%) Native Nellie	100/1(-52%)	(14) Native Nellie 100/1, Geordieland filly. Sister to a point winner and half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser Close House. Dam unraced. Half-sister to a useful bumper winner; stable is 0-22 in bumpers.
12th 12th (3) (150/1 -127%) Boots Bridge	150/1(-127%)	(3) Boots Bridge 150/1, £4,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Global Jackpot. Dam (h89), maiden hurdler (stayed 3¼m), useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Mon Villez. Not an obvious sort on paper. £4,000 3yo; half-brother to a point/hurdle winner; stable is 0-22 in bumpers.

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17:15 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A highly encouraging second on his Rules debut at Cheltenham in October, VALGRAND looks the one to beat if improving on that effort at a track where the stable boasts an excellent record. A 7lb penalty will make life tougher for Les's Destiny Star after he scored on debut at Doncaster, while Lightningupourdays is another open to improvement following a promising effort at Ludlow. Boston Boy and Chief Sunday look to be the pick of the newcomers.

VALGRAND, having been second in a point, produced a big effort to fill the same position at Cheltenham 4 months ago and, in this lesser race, he's likely to open his account. Boston Boy is another notable recruit from between the flags and Les's Destiny Star was an impressive winner first time out, so they're both regarded as dangers.

As regards the runners with bumper form, VALGRAND has a particularly good chance. Rules debutant Boston Boy is second choice.

17:25 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (4/7 +67%) Bravo Zulu	4/7(+67%)	(2) Bravo Zulu 4/7, Much better for debut when winning 13-runner maiden at Kempton (7f, 13/2), having run of race. Off 111 days. Has to be taken seriously. Made all for clearcut success in valuable 7f Kempton maiden in November; leading contender.
2 2nd (1) (10/3 -90%) African Spirit	10/3(-90%)	(1) African Spirit 10/3, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning start in 8-runner maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) in September, leading under 2f out and soon quickening clear. Not seen to best effect on valuable event at York following month and worth another chance. Impressed on debut at Newcastle (7f) in September; not disgraced in sales race next time.
3 3rd (5) (8/1 -100%) Duke Wellington	8/1(-100%)	(5) Duke Wellington 8/1, 25,000 gns foal, Soldier's Call gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Lustown Baba and 1m winner Lady Beware. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Third of 7 in novice (4/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 29 days ago, better placed than most. Should have more to offer. Promising third on last month's Newcastle debut; no surprise if he features here.
4 4th (3) (13/2 -30%) Serengeti Sunrise	13/2(-30%)	(3) Serengeti Sunrise 13/2, Improved on debut to win 10-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 138 days. More needed again under a penalty. Won run-of-the-mill Wolverhampton maiden by 3l in October but others appeal more here.
5th 5th (6) (18/1 -50%) Red Scotch	18/1(-50%)	(6) Red Scotch 18/1, Flag of Honour colt. Dam winning hurdler. 28/1, third of 9 in maiden at this course (8.1f) on debut 15 days ago, running on. May well do better. Has stout jumping pedigree; placed over 1m here on debut; might find 7f too sharp.
6th 6th (7) (125/1 -25%) Diligent Henry	125/1(-25%)	(7) Diligent Henry 125/1, Well held in novice/maiden. Shaped with some promise at Newcastle last month but faces another tough task here.
7th 7th (4) (150/1 -50%) Alexandra Aclaim	150/1(-50%)	(4) Alexandra Aclaim 150/1, Aclaim gelding. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). 150/1, last of 7 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 29 days ago. In rear throughout when 150-1 for last month's debut at Newcastle (7f).
8th 8th (8) (150/1 -50%) Turkish Tiger	150/1(-50%)	(8) Turkish Tiger 150/1, £1,000 yearling, Aclaim colt. Dam lightly raced. 66/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on debut. Off 6 months. Always behind when 66-1 for debut at Ripon (6f) in September and not seen again since.

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17:25 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

After creating a striking impression on his Newcastle debut, African Spirit acquitted himself quite well when pitched into a 100k event at York. He is an obvious contender, but BRAVO ZULU looked quite a smart prospect when accounting for a subsequent winner with ease at Kempton and he is just preferred. The form of Serengeti Sunrise's Wolverhampton triumph isn't up to much, but he still won well. Duke Wellington and Red Scotch should be able to build on decent introductions.

AFRICAN SPIRIT wasn't seen to best effect in a valuable event at York in October so is worth another chance having looked a useful prospect when making a winning debut at Southwell the previous month. Bravo Zulu confirmed debut promise when scoring at Kempton in November and is the obvious threat, while Duke Wellington and Red Scotch both showed something to work on starting out last month.

Kempton winner Bravo Zulu is respected but preference is for AFRICAN SPIRIT, who impressed at Newcastle in September.

17:30 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (2/1 -70%) Sommesky	2/1(-70%)	(7) Sommesky 2/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fair 2½m/3m chaser Regarde. Dam, ran once over hurdles in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Sabre Hongrois. Notable newcomer, worth taking a chance on. Well-bred and quite stoutly-bred newcomer; no surprise should he be good enough on debut.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 -29%) A Tipp For Gold	9/2(-29%)	(2) A Tipp For Gold 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in bumper at Punchestown (15.9f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago. Solid claims in this less-competitive event. Settled better when a close fourth in a Punchestown bumper last month; capable of better.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 -60%) Jackmoon	4/1(-60%)	(1) Jackmoon 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 5 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 25/1) 57 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Probably doesn't need to improve to be in the mix here although a tongue-tie is tried.
4 4th (8) (6/1 +40%) Broderick	6/1(+40%)	(8) Broderick 6/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Jimmy Breekie, stayed 3m, and fairly useful hurdler Highland Penny, stays 3m. Wears tongue strap. Likely to want further. Plenty of good winners in his pedigree; tongue-tied for his debut and worth a market check.
5th 5th (9) (28/1 +44%) Alright George	28/1(+44%)	(9) Alright George 28/1, €2,000 3-y-o, Idaho gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Ain't That A Shame and bumper winner Catching Shadows, stayed 2½m. Stoutly bred newcomer, half-brother to Thyestes winner Ain't That A Shame among others.
6th 6th (6) (50/1 -52%) Drumgill	50/1(-52%)	(6) Drumgill 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, last of 7 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 7 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Soundly beaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; others more likely.
7th 7th (3) (16/5 +71%) Our Soldier	16/5(+71%)	(3) Our Soldier 16/5, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in bumper (33/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 75 days ago. Could do better. Could be plenty of improvement to come from him although the ground could be an issue.
8th 8th (4) (100/1 +0%) Bruno From Mars	100/1(+0%)	(4) Bruno From Mars 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1 and hooded, eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 15 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Hard to make a case for. Way too keen in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle on debut; may have knocked off some rough edges.

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17:30 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

OUR SOLDIER made a promising debut when fifth to Goldinthemountains at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting and the third, Cantico, gave the form a boost by winning easily at Navan last month. The Edward O'Grady-trained gelding should benefit from that experience and on a line through Sky Lord has the beating of Jackmoon. The latter has been placed on both starts including when third behind the well-regarded Romeo Coolio at Fairyhouse. A Tipp For Gold appears to be progressing steadily with each run while Sommesky is a newcomer to note. The son of Soldier Of Fortune is a half-brother to a winner and hails from the family of The New One.

The bar isn't set all that high by those with form and SOMMESKY makes appeal on pedigree/connections, so he's worth chancing to make a winning start. A Tipp For Gold is an obvious player and Our Soldier is likely to improve from his debut.

It would be no surprse if the well-bred SOMMESKY was good enough to score on debut ahead of Our Soldier

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (Evens +64%) Prince Eric	Evens(+64%)	(3) Prince Eric Evens, After 5 months off (had been gelded), justified support (6/4) when making a winning handicap debut in 7-runner event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Leading contender with further progress to come. Justified favouritism at Lingfield last month on AW/handicap/seasonal debut; respected.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -50%) Mulciber	9/1(-50%)	(2) Mulciber 9/1, Off the mark at Newcastle (7.1f) in November and, after a lesser effort next time, resumed his progress when winning 8-runner handicap at the same course (8f, 3/1) 22 days ago. Could make another bold bid. Narrow win at Newcastle last month took his record on Tapeta to 2-2; not dismissed.
3 3rd (7) (33/1 -230%) Body Parts	33/1(-230%)	(7) Body Parts 33/1, Making only her second start in a handicap, showed improved form when opening her account in 10-runner event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 23 days ago. Could still have more to offer upped in trip. Showed improvement with 20-1 win in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton last month.
4 4th (8) (4/1 -33%) Good Morning Alex	4/1(-33%)	(8) Good Morning Alex 4/1, Off the mark at this C&D in December and has won 2 of his 3 starts this year, forging clear for success in 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/2) 31 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Due Consideration. Respected. Has form figures of 1131 since upped to 1m; 1-1 over C&D; could well progress further.
5th 5th (6) (80/1 -400%) Venus Slipper	80/1(-400%)	(6) Venus Slipper 80/1, Stepped forward from her first 2 starts when second of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 150/1) 15 days ago. Further improvement required as she makes her handicap debut, but the return to 1m should suit. Outran her 150-1 odds in Chelmsford maiden (runner-up over 7f) last time.
6th 6th (10) (33/1 -106%) Likleman	33/1(-106%)	(10) Likleman 33/1, Run of good form halted when 4½ lengths fifth of 8 to Mulciber in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 15/2) 22 days ago, again racing freely. Has something to find as he looks for his first victory. Form dipped last month in race won by Mulciber, taking record to 0-10.
7th 7th (5) (11/1 -10%) Eastern Dream	11/1(-10%)	(5) Eastern Dream 11/1, In first-time hood, got back on track making his handicap debut when third of 11 at this course (7.1f, 16/1) 40 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort upped in distance. Ran creditably in first-time hood here (7f; handicap debut) six weeks ago.
8th 8th (9) (125/1 -525%) Little Venice	125/1(-525%)	(9) Little Venice 125/1, Some promise on debut but has gone backwards from that effort in 2 subsequent outings, left behind from 2f out when fourth of 5 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 100/1) 22 days ago. Makes her handicap bow. Out of a four-time handicap winner for her owner; interesting now qualified for a mark.
9th 9th (11) (16/1 +0%) Rising Force	16/1(+0%)	(11) Rising Force 16/1, Not seen to best effect when third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 20 days ago, hampered around 1f out. May just be vulnerable to the more lightly-raced types in this line-up. Engaged 6.40 Wolverhampton Saturday. Exposed sort but proving consistent; third again in the 6:40 Wolverhampton Saturday.
10th 10th (1) (11/2 +8%) Due Consideration	11/2(+8%)	(1) Due Consideration 11/2, Successful at Musselburgh in September and has run at least as well both starts since, 2¼ lengths second of 7 to Good Morning Alex in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 11/1) on his return 31 days ago. Can give another good account. Record of 22122 since handicapping, most recently second to Good Morning Alex at Newcastle.
11th 11th (4) (150/1 -500%) Dancing Eyes	150/1(-500%)	(4) Dancing Eyes 150/1, In first-time cheekpieces, ran poorly when twelfth of 13 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good, 50/1) when last seen in October. Has work to do after 5 months off (headgear discarded). Return to AW looks a plus on reappearance.
12th 12th (12) (22/1 -38%) Nevzilla	22/1(-38%)	(12) Nevzilla 22/1, Ran better than previously this year when third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 25/1) a week ago, shaping as if she would benefit from going back up in distance. Needs to find more. Best form over 6f; yet to show consistency and this extra 2f is an unknown.

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18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Despite showing little to nothing in three novice events, PRINCE ERIC was sent off a warm order on his return at Lingfield and duly obliged. Whether the improvement was the result of a gelding operation, the step into handicap company, or both, James Ferguson's charge shaped like he has plenty of scope for further progression. Good Morning Alex has won three of his last four, and Mulciber two of his last three, so this won't be easy. Throw Body Parts, Due Consideration and Eastern Dream into the mix too.

PRINCE ERIC left his previous form behind when making a successful handicap debut at Lingfield 20 days ago, despite still looking in need of the experience, so he is taken to score again now that he's up and running. The main danger could be Good Morning Alex, who has won 3 of his last 4 starts since upped to 1m, while Body Parts is also considered.

Unexposed PRINCE ERIC is taken to build on his Lingfield success and follow up. Good Morning Alex is feared most.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (13/2 -63%) Cinque Verde	13/2(-63%)	(6) Cinque Verde 13/2, On a hat-trick after a pair of 5f Chelmsford wins last month. Placed over 6f at the beginning of her career but has done her winning over the minimum trip, Happier on the AW than turf; the extra furlong is the big question with her.
2 2nd (5) (11/4 +31%) Quandary	11/4(+31%)	(5) Quandary 11/4, Went close over C&D in January before another good run when third of 11 at Newcastle (5f) 35 days ago, running on. Respected back up in trip. Hit traffic at a key stage down to 5f latest; lightly raced and goes on the shortlist.
3 3rd (7) (10/1 -150%) Sixties Chic	10/1(-150%)	(7) Sixties Chic 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton (6f) in February. Good second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly. 2-2 over 6f on Tapeta but this tougher than the races she's used to; needs a career-best.
4 4th (4) (33/1 -106%) Ey Up It's Maggie	33/1(-106%)	(4) Ey Up It's Maggie 33/1, Won 5f handicaps at Doncaster and Ripon last year. 33/1, below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) when last seen in November. Has form over 6f but all wins at 5f. All wins have come over 5f on soft turf, so tonight's conditions don't look optimal.
5th 5th (2) (2/1 +27%) Just A Spark	2/1(+27%)	(2) Just A Spark 2/1, Course winner who made it 6 wins in a row on AW when getting up on the line at Kempton (6f) 3 weeks ago. A further 2 lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing with Oisin Murphy doing the steering again. Has now won her last six starts on the AW; is only 2lb higher and warrants respect.
6th 6th (1) (4/1 +20%) Radio Goo Goo	4/1(+20%)	(1) Radio Goo Goo 4/1, Improved model at 3, winning 5 times, including class 2 fillies' handicap at York (6f) in June. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) on reappearance 9 days ago. Merits consideration having dipped back to the mark she defied at York. Progressive last spring; entitled to have come on for her comeback and is one to consider.
7th 7th (3) (15/2 +25%) Love Lies	15/2(+25%)	(3) Love Lies 15/2, Won 6f maiden/novice events on turf and tapeta at the end of last summer. Found less than looked likely when only fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in September but retains potential as a lightly-raced type. Limitations exposed on her handicap company latterly; needs to have improved for the break.

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

JUST A SPARK continues to go from strength to strength and a mere 2lb rise for her most recent success at Kempton may not be enough to prevent her from landing the four-timer. That may be at the main expense of Cinque Verde, who arrives on a hat-trick but must prove herself over this distance. Chelmsford runner-up Sixties Chic and Quandary have the form to get involved as well.

This looks very open. JUST A SPARK really has got in the winning habit and might be able to defy another small rise. Radio Goo Goo is back on the same mark as when landing a nice prize at York last summer and is second choice ahead of Sixties Chic.

Quandary is respected but JUST A SPARK is fancied to extend her winning run on the AW to seven.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (3/1 -20%) Cephalus	3/1(-20%)	(2) Cephalus 3/1, C&D winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. 11/8, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Thriving at present and he's high on the shortlist. Solid record this winter and latest success took his AW record to 6-15; respected.
2 2nd (5) (5/1 +33%) Soames Forsyte	5/1(+33%)	(5) Soames Forsyte 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Held form well since, another respectable effort when fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) there (8.6f) 8 days ago. Drawn widest of all but still not discounted. Has form figures of 11325 since wearing cheekpieces; solid chance.
3 3rd (7) (5/2 +50%) King Of York	5/2(+50%)	(7) King Of York 5/2, Course winner. Finally off mark here in February. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 3/1) 7 days ago. Hard to knock his consistency and he isn't taken lightly. Very consistent this winter; won at this venue three starts ago; possibilities.
4 4th (3) (33/1 -136%) Retraction	33/1(-136%)	(3) Retraction 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 3/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving James Horton. Since been gelded and opening mark looks shade high. Brother to two AW winners; may improve for switch to this sphere; new yard.
5th 5th (1) (9/1 -157%) Valentinka	9/1(-157%)	(1) Valentinka 9/1, 6/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, readily. Rider's 7 lb claim more than offsets the weight rise handed for that victory, so she has to be respected. Back up 5lb for C&D success but Owen Lewis takes off a handy 7lb; in the mix.
6th 6th (4) (20/1 +39%) Mr Fustic	20/1(+39%)	(4) Mr Fustic 20/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year, but ended season in a lull and fared no better when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 33/1) 37 days ago. Won off this mark over C&D last June; not in the same form since.
7th 7th (9) (100/1 -300%) Wath Court	100/1(-300%)	(9) Wath Court 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, creditable fourth of 9 in maiden at this C&D 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. Five-race maiden; doesn't look the type to progress on handicap debut.
8th 8th (6) (7/1 +56%) Alexander James	7/1(+56%)	(6) Alexander James 7/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago, racing too freely. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 0-11 for current yard and has become inconsistent; others preferred.
9th 9th (8) (12/1 -20%) Khathak	12/1(-20%)	(8) Khathak 12/1, Temperamental sort. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago but others still make more appeal for wins purposes. 0-16 since 2yo debut win but is favourably handicapped; not ruled out.
10th 10th (10) (10/1 +0%) Coolree	10/1(+0%)	(10) Coolree 10/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to King of York in handicap at this course (7.1f) 34 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction and isn't discounted after a wind-op Ran respectably here last month; had wind surgery since; may improve; shortlisted.
11th 11th (12) (50/1 -400%) Clipsham Gold	50/1(-400%)	(12) Clipsham Gold 50/1, 11/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Dylan Cunha. Looked a bit ungainly last time and others are preferred. Attractively treated on debut for new yard, having slipped to last winning mark.

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A comfortable winner over C&D last time out, VALENTINKA should have plenty more to come off a 5lb higher mark and Owen Lewis' 7lb claim is another big plus as he aims to land a fourth career victory. A winner of two of his last four starts, Cephalus has been in excellent form of late and must enter calculations, along with Newcastle second King Of York and Soames Forsyte.

CEPHALUS has been in the form of his life this winter, winning twice and filling the runner-up position on his other 2 outings, and with the form of his recent Kempton success appealing as strong, he's taken to overcome a wider-than-ideal draw. King of York has made the frame for 7 consecutive starts and can give another good account, with last-time-out winner Valentinka and Soames Forsyte others to consider.

Consistent KING OF YORK may well double his tally returned to Southwell. Coolree ties in with the selection.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (7/2 +56%) Locked N' Loaded	7/2(+56%)	(3) Locked N' Loaded 7/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this course (8.1f) 24 days ago, met trouble and effort best excused. Becoming well handicapped and better than recent results suggest. Beat only one here latest but badly hampered; he's one to consider off a reduced mark.
1 1st (5) (12/1 +40%) Absolute Dream	12/1(+40%)	(5) Absolute Dream 12/1, 18/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 19 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Others have achieved more. Not the easiest to catch right and he beat only two in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago.
2 2nd (4) (7/1 -100%) Urban Dandy	7/1(-100%)	(4) Urban Dandy 7/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, again shaped as if still in form when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 31 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly. Course scorer who arrives in decent nick; not discounted if his stamina holds out.
3 3rd (9) (14/1 -100%) Cubanista	14/1(-100%)	(9) Cubanista 14/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Below form fifth of 12 in minor event (10/3) at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago. Could get back on track. Below-par fifth in 6f Newcastle classified event 26 days ago; others are more persuasive.
4 4th (8) (6/1 +57%) Fantasy Navigator	6/1(+57%)	(8) Fantasy Navigator 6/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (6f) 3 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly. Ended lengthy losing run at Newcastle in February but well below par on both starts since.
5th 5th (1) (11/1 -57%) Porfin	11/1(-57%)	(1) Porfin 11/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (6f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not firing at present but this is a drop in grade. Scored at Newmarket (6f) in August but he comes here below par; others appeal more.
6th 6th (10) (11/1 +31%) Balmy Breese	11/1(+31%)	(10) Balmy Breese 11/1, 8/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 50 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. First run for yard after leaving Sarah Hollinshead. Mainly in good form for Sarah Hollinshead; claims for new yard with 7f trip a likely plus.
7th 7th (7) (28/1 -12%) Buraback	28/1(-12%)	(7) Buraback 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. It's 14 runs since his last win and he's beaten just two rivals in his three 2024 outings.
8th 8th (2) (13/8 +28%) Stoic Syd	13/8(+28%)	(2) Stoic Syd 13/8, Course winner. 5/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 32 days ago. Excellent chance of landing the hat-trick in a weak contest. Upwardly-mobile 4yo; on a hat-trick after stylish wins at Southwell/Kempton; respected.
9th 9th (6) (9/2 +18%) Ana Emaraaty	9/2(+18%)	(6) Ana Emaraaty 9/2, 2/1, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at Newcastle (8f) 3 days ago, digging deep. Blinkers back on. Should give his running again but there's more on his plate under a penalty. Deserved breakthrough win in 1m classified event at Newcastle three days ago; in the mix.

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19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

STOIC SYD is in the form of his life at present and the drop in trip should not inconvenience as he looks to land the hat-trick for his in-form connections. The son of Zoffany should have too much for the capable Urban Dandy and Porfin, who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower then his last win. Not beaten too far when hampered over C&D last time out, Locked N' Loaded is another to consider.

STOIC SYD is thriving and most of his rivals are out of sorts, so this looks an excellent opportunity for him to complete the hat-trick. Urban Dandy and Locked N' Loaded have both been shaping better than the result, so they're considered the main dangers.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and thriving 4yo STOIC SYD (nap) gets a confident vote to notch up his hat-trick.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (6/5 +52%) Big Narstie	6/5(+52%)	(5) Big Narstie 6/5, C&D winner. Won 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 4/1) 2 days ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Three-time 7f winner who won easily over 1m on Friday; leading claims if running again.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 -60%) Balqaa	8/1(-60%)	(2) Balqaa 8/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 29 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can miss the break and is usually dropped in; remains to be seen if she has the toe for 7f.
3 3rd (1) (3/1 +25%) Heerathetrack	3/1(+25%)	(1) Heerathetrack 3/1, Won 7f classified events at Chelmsford and Kempton in January. Good placed efforts in handicaps back at Kempton last twice. Should go well again. Holds claims but will need to improve on his seven previous Tapeta efforts.
4 4th (8) (12/1 +0%) Higher Law	12/1(+0%)	(8) Higher Law 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 starts but he's been pretty consistent over 6f this year, placing twice at Wolverhampton. Should be thereabouts if as effective back at 7f. Regressive maiden; hard to keep giving him the benefit of the doubt.
5th 5th (4) (6/1 -9%) Princess Naomi	6/1(-9%)	(4) Princess Naomi 6/1, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (6f) 21 days ago but has dipped to 3 lb below her last winning mark. Not discounted with Murphy doing the steering again. Engaged 8.30 Newcastle Friday. On a handy mark now, again under Oisin Murphy, and is one to consider at this lower level.
6th 6th (9) (22/1 -38%) Available Angel	22/1(-38%)	(9) Available Angel 22/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) 51 days ago. Others arrive with stronger claims. Record on Tapeta is patchy at best; some way down the pecking order back after short break.
7th 7th (7) (22/1 -175%) Kodi Noir	22/1(-175%)	(7) Kodi Noir 22/1, Unreliable sort. 4/1, shaped better than bare result when fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 56 days ago, running on having been hampered. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Enters calculations. Again the danger he won't settle from a wide stall; is well treated if things fall right.
8th 8th (6) (25/1 -213%) Struck Gold	25/1(-213%)	(6) Struck Gold 25/1, Won back to back around 1m at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford in November. Below par in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark. More consistent on Tapeta than other surfaces; interesting to see how he goes in market.
9th 9th (3) (33/1 -136%) Simply Gorgeous	33/1(-136%)	(3) Simply Gorgeous 33/1, 80/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in C&D handicap on reappearance 24 days ago. Could be sharper for the outing but others are still preferred. Not a bad run over C&D latest, back from a layoff, but is far from certain to back it up.

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

HEERATHETRACK continued his good spell of form when finishing a close-up third at Kempton four days ago, having raced freely. Mark Usher's charge remains competitively handicapped judged on past exploits, though, and he would not need much more to regain the winning thread this evening. Kodi Noir has been running with more credit than his form figures would suggest and he is the main danger, while Balqaa might prove to be the best of the rest.

HEERATHETRACK has had a really good spell to start 2024 and might be good for another win. Kodi Noir is of some interest on his first outing for a new yard, while Balqaa is also respected on the back of his Newcastle second. Big Narstie could also have a say if turning out again after Newcastle on Friday.

The vote goes to PRINCESS NAOMI, who's slid to a handy mark and offered more latest. Big Narstie is a big threat if running again.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (8/1 +20%) Valsad	8/1(+20%)	(3) Valsad 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 7/2, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 12 to Andaleep in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. In the mix once more. Behind two of these rivals when favourite over C&D two weeks ago; needs much better.
2 2nd (1) (11/1 -47%) Onesmoothoperator	11/1(-47%)	(1) Onesmoothoperator 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in November. 13/2, good 1¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Skye Breeze in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 31 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. String of solid efforts over middle distances on Tapeta; looks set to go well once more.
3 3rd (5) (12/1 -85%) Andaleep	12/1(-85%)	(5) Andaleep 12/1, Won 12-runner handicap (16/1) at this C&D 15 days ago by head from Artisan Dancer, just holding on. Can go well again despite taking a 3 lb rise. Proven winner who's 2-2 round here and is hard to knock out of the equation.
4 4th (12) (9/2 +25%) Skye Breeze	9/2(+25%)	(12) Skye Breeze 9/2, 4/1, career best when bagging 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 31 days ago by short head from Valsad. This C&D winner is weighted to go close again in his hat-trick bid. Four wins and a second in six runs in 1m4f Tapeta handicaps; enters calculations.
5th 5th (11) (4/1 +27%) Artisan Dancer	4/1(+27%)	(11) Artisan Dancer 4/1, Course winner. 2/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 6 days ago, clear of rest. Ought to be in the shake-up. Enjoyed a good start to the year and he should go well once more.
6th 6th (2) (16/5 +57%) Nolton Cross	16/5(+57%)	(2) Nolton Cross 16/5, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Fair fourth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 7/2) 22 days ago. Needs considering. Made it 2-2 over C&D when narrowly beating Haku off 3lb lower early in the year; player.
7th 7th (7) (22/1 -175%) True Courage	22/1(-175%)	(7) True Courage 22/1, 20/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 8 days ago. Up 5 lb but he can make his presence felt once more. Career-high mark having sprung a surprise at Kempton last weekend; this race is stronger.
8th 8th (13) (13/2 +54%) Heathen	13/2(+54%)	(13) Heathen 13/2, C&D winner. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (10/1) at this course (16.5f) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Back down in trip and very much one to consider. 2m may have stretched him here last time; should do better but others make greater appeal.
9th 9th (4) (16/1 -60%) Queen Of Ipanema	16/1(-60%)	(4) Queen Of Ipanema 16/1, Course winner. Creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Skye Breeze in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 11/2) 31 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and not ruled out. Prolific winner (7-13 on Tapeta); this as far as she wants in this company; needs better.
10th 10th (9) (50/1 -52%) Sir Chauvelin	50/1(-52%)	(9) Sir Chauvelin 50/1, Course winner. Latest win at Kempton in November. Last of 13 in handicap (28/1) at this course (16.5f) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Dropped to a handy mark if shrugging off latest effort. Well into the veteran stage and this trip is an absolute minimum nowadays.
11th 11th (14) (125/1 -400%) My Little Queens	125/1(-400%)	(14) My Little Queens 125/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year but comes here below par, only sixth in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 9 days ago. Difficult ask. Has not been in any form since returning from six months off; only outside claims.
12th 12th (8) (66/1 -100%) Sonnerie Power	66/1(-100%)	(8) Sonnerie Power 66/1, Latest win at Kempton in October. 33/1, 8¾ lengths last of 11 to Queen of Ipanema in handicap at this course (11.1f) 52 days ago, folding. Something to prove now. Hasn't shone in three runs for his current yard; the handicapper's proving slow to relent.
13th 13th (10) (20/1 -67%) Rhythmic Intent	20/1(-67%)	(10) Rhythmic Intent 20/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 12 to Andaleep in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly off the same mark. Closely matched with Andaleep on recent C&D running but there are likelier winners.

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A wide open heat in which many will fancy their chances, so only a tentative vote can go to NOLTON CROSS. It was a warm class 2 in which the son of Dark Angel contested last month, when he finished fourth. Down in class and from an unchanged mark, he ought to be more than capable of mounting a stern challenge. Andaleep has won two of his last three starts and a 3lb rise for the latest of those, which came over this C&D, looks fair. Others to note include True Courage, Skye Breeze and Haku.

Lots with chances. Ed Bethell's C&D scorer SKYE BREEZE showed a good attitude when getting up at Newcastle and can complete a quick hat-trick at the chief expense of Artisan Dancer who can also boast a course success and came in a clear runner-up at Wolverhampton last time out. Heathen, Valsad, Nolton Cross and Onesmoothoperator all possess winning form around here too and also need factoring into this highly competitive handicap.

Andaleep, who's 2-2 round here, is respected but SKYE BREEZE has done nothing but progress in cheekpieces over the past year or so.

Racecard Key

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

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

About U.K Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomform Sunday 10th March 2024

Races & Results Sunday 10th March 2024

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