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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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