1 Monday 11th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 28 Races on Monday 11th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Plumpton, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Taunton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:50 Stratford Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (25/1 +50%) Roger	25/1(+50%)	(4) Roger 25/1, Had 3 outings on the Flat in Bratislava for Jaroslav Hanacek in 2023, best effort when fourth last time. Best watched on hurdle debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. 0-3 on the Flat in Slovakia; best watched on stable/hurdles debut after 169 days off.
2 2nd (8) (40/1 -233%) Raise Your Glass	40/1(-233%)	(8) Raise Your Glass 40/1, Well held in a Doncaster bumper and Ludlow hurdle for Lucinda Russell at the end of 2023 but offered a bit more for new yard after wind surgery when 16 lengths fifth of 10 over 2m at Hereford 15 days ago. A lot more will be needed to get heavily involved here, though. Showed a little more on stable debut last time, but may be one for handicaps.
3 3rd (1) (4/5 -51%) Swift Hawk	4/5(-51%)	(1) Swift Hawk 4/5, Fair form on the Flat for William Knight and, having changed hands for 85,000 gns, he made the perfect start for new connections on hurdle debut at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in December. Sure to improve and the one to beat. Convnincing winner on hurdles debut at Taunton, but testing ground would be a concern.
4 4th (7) (200/1 -60%) Alduni's Girl	200/1(-60%)	(7) Alduni's Girl 200/1, Big prices and well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle this winter. Some ability on bumper debut; but since beaten a long way in another bumper and a hurdle.
5th 5th (3) (14/1 -17%) Dragonball Prince	14/1(-17%)	(3) Dragonball Prince 14/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 17f) for Hugo Palmer but below par when last seen in November. Switches to hurdles for new yard. Betting should guide. 0-15 on the Flat; stays 2m+; worth a market check on hurdles debut.
6th 6th (6) (15/8 +46%) Ragosina	15/8(+46%)	(6) Ragosina 15/8, Flat winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 4 rivals in a 2½m Sedgefield mares' novice last month. Likely to go well again. Beat a hot favourite at Sedgefield last time; form not solid but proven on testing ground.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (9/1 +10%) Simiyann	9/1(+10%)	(5) Simiyann 9/1, Fairly useful maiden at up to 2m on the Flat. Should have a future over hurdles. 0-9 on the Flat, but stays 2m well; market support would be interesting.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -186%) Djerbanni	40/1(-186%)	(2) Djerbanni 40/1, Fairly useful form when winning a 15f Dieppe Flat maiden for Mikel Delzangles last summer. Shaped better than distant fourth of 5 suggests on recent Kelso hurdle debut. Tongue tie added now. Open to progress. Beaten a very long way on hurdles debut at Kelso nine days ago; needs to improve quickly.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (200/1 -100%) Royal Toast	200/1(-100%)	(9) Royal Toast 200/1, Fair form in pair of maidens on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but has offered little in 3 hurdles for current yard. Three outings over hurdles for this yard have been blowouts; look elsewhere.

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13:50 Stratford Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

SWIFT HAWK was an impressive winner on his hurdling debut over 2m at Taunton in December and it would be no surprise to see him add another victory to his record here, despite having to carry a 6lb penalty. Ragosina also won on her most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Simiyann is a nine-race maiden on the Flat but he has shown enough to merit consideration on his first start over timber.

It's highly likely SWIFT HAWK has more to offer on the back of his Taunton hurdle debut success and he can make light of his penalty. The chief threat will probably come from fellow hurdle winner Ragosina unless the betting speaks in the favour of hurdle newcomer Simiyann, who has some fairly useful form to his name on the Flat.

The last four winners of this race had already won over hurdles which is in favour of SWIFT HAWK, successful at Taunton in December.

14:00 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/2 -56%) Jetronic	7/2(-56%)	(6) Jetronic 7/2, Chase winner in France who was a promising second of 4 in 2m novice chase at Cheltenham on his stable debut in October. Disappointing when remote fifth of 6 in a Sandown handicap chase the following month and off since ahead of this return to hurdles (placed in France). Back hurdling and should have a major say in this company; one chase run reads well.
2 2nd (3) (11/10 +33%) Johnny Jump Up	11/10(+33%)	(3) Johnny Jump Up 11/10, Point recruit who made a taking winning start to his Rules career in a 2¼m Fontwell novice hurdle 6 weeks ago. Looks a useful prospect. Looked a nice prospect when drawing clear on soft ground at Fontwell.
3 3rd (1) (5/1 -82%) Cloud Dancer	5/1(-82%)	(1) Cloud Dancer 5/1, Made a winning hurdle debut over 2m at Newbury 13 months ago and bettered that form when third of 4 in a useful conditions race at Ascot (2m, good) on his reappearance in November. Steps up in trip on the back of another break. One of 2 strong contenders in this for his yard. Close third in a field of four at Ascot last time and that form has worked out well.
4 4th (5) (50/1 -52%) Ghost Hunter	50/1(-52%)	(5) Ghost Hunter 50/1, £80,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point in April but well beaten both starts over hurdles thus far. Likely a longer-term prospect. Finished second in an Irish point but beaten about a distance in two hurdles.
5th 5th (2) (9/2 -13%) Fierce Warrior	9/2(-13%)	(2) Fierce Warrior 9/2, Bumper winner in May. Looked wayward at right-handed Market Rasen on his hurdle debut in November but proved much more straightforward back left handed when winning over C&D in November. More will be needed under penalty but could find it for top yard. C&D winner but penalised accordingly and faces stiffer opposition this time.
6th 6th (7) (12/1 +64%) Record High	12/1(+64%)	(7) Record High 12/1, Showed ability in a couple of Irish points and made a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell maiden bumper (2¼m, soft) in February 2022. Only a modest third on his C&D hurdle debut 8 months later and absent for a further 16 months since. Has ability but clearly fragile now back from another layoff.
7th 7th (4) (200/1 -203%) Dontaskchris	200/1(-203%)	(4) Dontaskchris 200/1, 40/1 when pulled up in a course bumper last spring. Outsider now hurdling on return. In trouble from halfway when pulled up in a soft-ground bumper here last April (40-1).
8th 8th (8) (125/1 -25%) Vendant	125/1(-25%)	(8) Vendant 125/1, Placed in points but well held only start in bumpers and never got competitive in pair of novice/maiden hurdles over C&D late last year. Handicaps moving forward will be more his bag. Tailed off in a bumper and two hurdles since sent under rules and makes no appeal.

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14:00 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

CLOUD DANCER won a junior 'National Hunt' hurdle at Newbury last February which means he's able to retain his novice status. His sole outing this season was a promising effort behind a leading Cheltenham Festival handicap fancy in Doddiethegreat at Ascot and stepping up in trip promises to yield improvement. His stable companion Johnny Jump Up made a winning start at Fontwell and commands respect along with C&D winner Fierce Warrior.

An interesting opener. JOHNNY JUMP UP looked promising when successful on his Fontwell hurdle debut at the end of January and can get the better of stablemate Cloud Dancer. C&D winner Fierce Warrior looks best of the remainder.

Cloud Dancer has strong form claims and yet Niall Houlian is clearly sweeter on the chance of good Fontwell winner JOHNNY JUMP UP.

14:10 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (9/4 +18%) Dodger Long	9/4(+18%)	(2) Dodger Long 9/4, Fair form in bumpers and made a solid start over hurdles when 14 lengths third of 5 at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Likely improver who can give Inside Man most to think about. Promising in bumpers; didn't jump well enough on hurdling debut; might fare better here.
2 2nd (3) (11/1 -10%) Lightning Flash	11/1(-10%)	(3) Lightning Flash 11/1, Made a winning bumper debut at Ludlow. Has struggled under a penalty twice since but he should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Ludlow bumper winner on debut; next two bumper runs were disappointing; hurdle debut today.
3 3rd (8) (80/1 -142%) Ask Me Another	80/1(-142%)	(8) Ask Me Another 80/1, Well held in 2 hurdles this winter and can only watch again. Safely held in mares' races at Ludlow and Plumpton this winter.
4 4th (1) (4/7 +0%) Inside Man	4/7(+0%)	(1) Inside Man 4/7, From a good family and has made a positive start to his career, pulling clear with the smart Liari at Wincanton before landing the odds over C&D in December. Hard to beat again. Close second to subsequent dual Listed winner on debut, then won by 8l over C&D next time.
5th 5th (5) (40/1 -21%) Pooch	40/1(-21%)	(5) Pooch 40/1, 22/1 and tongue tied, last of 8 in bumper at Kempton (2m, soft, 22/1) on debut 31 days ago. Dodger Long has to be considered the stable first string Made inauspicious debut when last of eight at Kempton last month.
6th 6th (9) (100/1 -100%) Diva B	100/1(-100%)	(9) Diva B 100/1, Well held in a bumper and maiden hurdle in recent months. Raced too freely when well beaten in Catterick bumper and Hereford maiden hurdle this year.
7th 7th (7) (40/1 -300%) Wonderful Delight	40/1(-300%)	(7) Wonderful Delight 40/1, In good hands but no short-term promise on recent Hereford debut. Showed only minor promise on recent debut but ought to have learned from that experience.
8th 8th (6) (200/1 -100%) Square Du Roule	200/1(-100%)	(6) Square Du Roule 200/1, Midfield in 2 bumpers towards the end of 2023 and well held on Hereford hurdle debut 15 days ago. Struggled when a big-priced outsider for recent hurdling debut at Hereford.
9th 9th (10) (100/1 -300%) Kilberry	100/1(-300%)	(10) Kilberry 100/1, Bred to need time and distance and no impact in 2 bumpers at the end of 2023. Showed no significant promise in two bumpers towards end of last year; hurdle debut today.
\|F\| \|F\| (4) (14/1 +30%) Lord Of All Saints	14/1(+30%)	(4) Lord Of All Saints 14/1, 150/1, didn't achieve much when 18¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Inside Man on C&D debut (good to soft) in December. Belied big odds and shaped with significant promise when fourth over C&D on debut.

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14:10 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Having made all for a facile win over course and distance in December, INSIDE MAN could be difficult to overhaul with a similar effort, in spite of a 7lb penalty. Dodger Long showed ability in bumpers last year, but ran green on his hurdles bow at Chepstow in January. Entitled to be wiser, Anthony Charlton's gelding still rates the biggest threat to the selection given Wonderful Delight, Diva B and Pooch all need to improve.

Jane Williams won this race last year and has the leading contender again in INSIDE MAN, who can add to his C&D success before Christmas. Dodger Long, the mount of Harry Cobden, can follow him home ahead of bumper-winner Lightning Flash.

After going close on his debut, INSIDE MAN breezed to a very comfortably C&D success on his second outing.

14:20 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2/1 +15%) Mortens Leam	2/1(+15%)	(5) Mortens Leam 2/1, Healthy strike rate over fences and though lightly-raced (and generally below par) since landing a Kempton handicap chase in April 2021, he proved that ability remains when a clear second at Taunton (23f, heavy) recently. Remains on a potentially very handy mark up 3 lb. Lightly raced in recent years, but ran well to finish second at Taunton last time; chance.
2 2nd (3) (17/2 +29%) Champagne Court	17/2(+29%)	(3) Champagne Court 17/2, Successful in this sphere and over hurdles in autumn 2022. Ended last season with a respectable enough effort at Wincanton but he was beating a retreat when unseating 2 out back from a 13-month absence at Sandown. Opposable. On a favourable mark, but was already well beaten when unseating on last month's return.
3 3rd (1) (6/4 -65%) Enjoy Your Life	6/4(-65%)	(1) Enjoy Your Life 6/4, Fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser who bounced back from a couple of fairly heavy defeats when accounting for 3 rivals at Taunton (23f, soft) last month. 4 lb rise looks manageable and he's clearly a big player. Has won two of his last four starts over fences, but could be vulnerable on testing ground.
4 4th (2) (11/4 +61%) Morning Spirit	11/4(+61%)	(2) Morning Spirit 11/4, Has dipped to an attractive mark, now 6 lb below that off which he opened his chase account at Carlisle in November 2022. However, he hasn't really threatened since and well held both starts so far this season. Not the most prolific; record suggests this first start in four months may be needed.

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14:20 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

ENJOY YOUR LIFE had plenty in hand when scoring over 2m7f at Taunton a few weeks ago and the seven-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 4lb higher mark here. Mortens Leam hit the crossbar over the same track and trip 11 days ago and is likely to be in the mix once again. The rest all have some questions to answer but Morning Spirit is just the pick of them.

MORTENS LEAM remains 12 lb below his last winning mark following a 3 lb nudge for his back-to-form second at Taunton where he pulled a long way clear of the third. The 12-y-o clearly retains a fair level of ability judged on that effort and he is an appealing alternative to Enjoy Your Life, who got back on track last month and is greatly respected. Morning Spirit's record stands at 1-14 over fences and he will need to return to his best in order to trouble the aforementioned rivals.

The veteran MORTENS LEAM showed that the ability remains when runner-up at Taunton 11 days ago. He could collect if able to repeat it.

14:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (7/2 -27%) Baddesley	7/2(-27%)	(2) Baddesley 7/2, Temperamental sort but he landed 2m4f hurdle here in November. 40/1, only ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, soft) 48 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. Potentially well handicapped but hasn't shone back over fences the last twice.
2 2nd (3) (10/11 +27%) Sir Rock	10/11(+27%)	(3) Sir Rock 10/11, Irish point winner who refused to race on his return but has taken really well to chasing, scoring over C&D and at Fontwell either side of Christmas. Up 4 lb but he's a big player. Won his last two and still looks well handicapped; travelled strongly throughout last time.
3 3rd (1) (9/2 +50%) American Gerry	9/2(+50%)	(1) American Gerry 9/2, Successful twice over hurdles in 2021/22 but hasn't managed to find any progress since and below par both runs sent chasing, having a wind op before fourth of five at Catterick last time. Pulled up and last to finish in two chase runs, though latest was a respectable effort.
4 4th (4) (22/1 -144%) Executive Pool	22/1(-144%)	(4) Executive Pool 22/1, Struggling for form over hurdles and has been let down by jumping sent over fences, unseating his rider early at Lingfield last time. Hard to warm to. Defied higher mark over hurdles but jumping has looked an issue in his two chase runs.
5th 5th (5) (13/2 -86%) Elpologreg	13/2(-86%)	(5) Elpologreg 13/2, Got off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Back up in trip now and he can give another good account despite a 5 lb rise. Probably flattered at Fakenham as he was in trouble and the race rather fell apart.

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14:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

SIR ROCK has improved for the switch to the larger obstacles having scored on both occasions over C&D and, more recently, at Fontwell in January. A 4lb rise for his latest success may not be enough to stop Toby Lawes' gelding from taking another step forward. Elpologreg had plenty go right for him when getting off the mark at Fakenham last time. He is likely to be in the mix, while American Gerry has been given a chance by the handicapper.

SIR ROCK hasn't looked back since sent over fences and a 4 lb rise for his latest Fontwell victory doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from completing a hat-trick. Fakenham-scorer Elpologreg appeals as the one to chase home Toby Lawes' 7-y-o ahead of the enigmatic Baddesley.

This looks quite weak and SIR ROCK must have every chance of completing a hat-trick. He still looks well handicapped.

14:40 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (40/1 -60%) Just One Surf	40/1(-60%)	(3) Just One Surf 40/1, Placed both starts in Irish points but more one for handicaps further down the line judged on his efforts under Rules Placed in two Irish points and in a Market Rasen bumper, but moderate over hurdles.
2 2nd (12) (8/11 +42%) Byzantium	8/11(+42%)	(12) Byzantium 8/11, Won on his only Flat start in France in the autumn. Has joined a top yard for hurdle debut. Likely tough to beat, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Won his only start on the Flat in France in October; dam won over hurdles; much respected.
3 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Tout Sur Moi	12/1(+0%)	(6) Tout Sur Moi 12/1, Has hinted at promise in bumpers and novice hurdles and there's a bigger performance in him at some point. Has shown ability in bumpers/hurdles; may be one for handicaps.
4 4th (13) (25/1 -178%) Taritino	25/1(-178%)	(13) Taritino 25/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Amy Murphy and showed an aptitude for hurdling for new yard at Exeter in November. Out of his depth in Kempton Grade 2 since. Showed promise on hurdles debut and out of his depth last time; each-way claims.
5th 5th (11) (14/1 -17%) Albert Park	14/1(-17%)	(11) Albert Park 14/1, Fairly useful form in pair of maidens on Flat for Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Stepped up on C&D hurdle debut when 15 lengths fifth of 11 at Ludlow (2m, soft) 33 days ago. May do better again. Caught the eye when fifth of 11 at Ludlow last month; worth a second look.
6th 6th (4) (5/2 -25%) Siam Park	5/2(-25%)	(4) Siam Park 5/2, In second when falling at the last in an Irish point last February and promise when reaching the frame in big-field maiden hurdles at Wincanton (15f, soft) this winter. Looks capable of better and sure to go well. Ability in a point and when twice making the frame over hurdles at Wincanton; major player.
7th 7th (5) (80/1 -400%) Timeforarum	80/1(-400%)	(5) Timeforarum 80/1, Failed to progress in bumpers and well held on Hereford hurdle debut. Well backed when well held on hurdles debut; watch market.
8th 8th (10) (100/1 -300%) Summerleaze	100/1(-300%)	(10) Summerleaze 100/1, Maiden pointer and just modest form over hurdles thus far. Runner-up in four maiden points, but well held in two starts over hurdles at Exeter.
9th 9th (8) (250/1 -279%) Barley Gin	250/1(-279%)	(8) Barley Gin 250/1, No short-term promise in a bumper and novice hurdle this year. Well beaten in a bumper and pulled up on hurdles debut last month; best watched.
\|F\| \|F\| (9) (250/1 -150%) Countess Vicky	250/1(-150%)	(9) Countess Vicky 250/1, 125/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m, heavy) on debut 41 days ago. 125-1 when pulled up on her Chepstow debut (2m, heavy) in January.
\|U\| \|U\| (1) (10/1 +29%) Express Surprise	10/1(+29%)	(1) Express Surprise 10/1, Runner-up sole outing in Irish point. Has hinted at ability in a bumper and novice hurdles under Rules but probably more one for handicaps. Second in an Irish point and has shown ability in a bumper/hurdle, but plenty more needed.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (150/1 -200%) Gentlieman Ross	150/1(-200%)	(2) Gentlieman Ross 150/1, Jelani horse. Dam unraced. Likely best watched on debut. First foal; dam unraced; best watched on hurdles debut.
10th 10th (7) (50/1 -317%) Victory Club	50/1(-317%)	(7) Victory Club 50/1, Point winner who also landed a bumper for Dan Skelton in spring 2022 but not seen since finishing a well-held third on Stratford hurdle debut in August of that year. A watching brief is advised. Point/bumper winner but held on hurdles debut; back with former yard after 19 months off.

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14:40 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The betting market will be informative, with the likes of Siam Park, Taritino and Victory Club all rated potential improvers. However, Paul Nicholls has won two of the last five renewals of this contest and the Ditcheat handler can strike again as he sends BYZANTIUM out on a tried and trusted path for his hurdles/UK debut. The selection showed stacks of promise winning his sole start on the Flat in France and is pitched in at a realistic level here.

French-recruit BYZANTIUM will likely be tough to beat on his hurdle debut for Paul Nicholls. Siam Park has shown promise in a couple of similar races at Wincanton and is the obvious one to chase him home.

Preference is for SIAM PARK who has shown plenty of ability in a point and in making the frame in two starts over hurdles at Wincanton.

14:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/4 +21%) Milldam	11/4(+21%)	(4) Milldam 11/4, Winner of 2m handicaps in the mud at Ffos Las and Catterick this winter, overcoming a sloppy round of jumping at the latter track 4 weeks ago. A 3 lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Has won two of his last three races, latest at Catterick; up 3lb in a better race; chance.
2 2nd (1) (5/4 +44%) Playful Saint	5/4(+44%)	(1) Playful Saint 5/4, Lightly-raced 9-y-o who won easily in the mud at Leicester last winter before good third of 16 In Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft). Off for a further 12 months but goes well fresh and has been given a chance by the handicapper. Ran well on last three starts last term, including 3rd in Imperial Cup; should go well.
3 3rd (5) (11/2 -100%) Schmilsson	11/2(-100%)	(5) Schmilsson 11/2, Fairly useful on Flat for Andrew Balding and going the right way over hurdles, winning a 17f Sedgefield maiden and second in 2m Ludlow novice (both heavy) last month. Looks on a competitive opening handicap mark in this sphere. Progressive novice who won maiden at Sedgefield last month; chance on handicap debut.
4 4th (6) (7/1 -8%) Mac's Xpress	7/1(-8%)	(6) Mac's Xpress 7/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Below-form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, heavy) 70 days ago. Back down in trip. 2 lb out of the handicap. 0-16 over hurdles although second in a maiden in October; not at his best last time.
\|F\| \|F\| (2) (8/1 +50%) Nayati	8/1(+50%)	(2) Nayati 8/1, Won 3 times last season. Reappearance fifth at Huntingdon in November was creditable but he ran poorly at Musselburgh a month later. Off since. Won in January 2023, but not been quite at his best since; poor run latest; bit to prove.

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14:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Milldam has to be respected having won two of his last three starts, but marginal preference is for the returning PLAYFUL SAINT. Dan Skelton's gelding has been off the track since finishing third in the Imperial Cup in March last year and he catches the eye off a 4lb lower mark. Schmilsson remains unexposed over hurdles and is another with valid form claims.

PLAYFUL SAINT reappears off a mark 4 lb lower than when third in the very competitive Imperial Cup at Sandown a year ago and he'll take a bit of stopping if still capable of that level of form. Handicap hurdle newcomer Schmilsson is feared most ahead of Milldam.

Progressive novice SCHMILSSON, a winner at Sedgefield last month, is taken to beat the in-form Milldam and Playful Saint.

15:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/2 +83%) Martin Spirit	7/2(+83%)	(7) Martin Spirit 7/2, Winner over fences in France and has hit the crossbar several times over hurdles. However, record stands at 0-23 in this sphere and he's opposable. Has undergone a wind op since latest start. Returns to hurdling after wind op but with enough to prove and is 0-23 in this discipline.
2 2nd (1) (1/2 +64%) Salvatore	1/2(+64%)	(1) Salvatore 1/2, Useful on the Flat for Peter Schiergen, winning twice from 4 starts in 2022. Hasn't troubled the judge in a handful of runs over hurdles so far but it's not hard to envisage a bold show from this 5-y-o now pitched into a handicap for his in-form yard. Tongue strap applied. Dual Flat winner; quiet so far over hurdles but handicaps can see him in a better light.
3 3rd (8) (18/1 +28%) Sawpit Samantha	18/1(+28%)	(8) Sawpit Samantha 18/1, Has offered little over hurdles so far and hopes now pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement. Sean Bowen is booked and cheekpieces added, but reservations for now.
4 4th (3) (20/1 +0%) Mountain Bay	20/1(+0%)	(3) Mountain Bay 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed some ability when fifth in Wincanton novice in November but he hasn't built on that in 3 subsequent starts. Beaten a good way in all his runs and that includes his handicap debut when 66-1.
5th 5th (4) (8/1 -78%) Crews Pitch	8/1(-78%)	(4) Crews Pitch 8/1, Poor form over hurdles for previous stable and shaped as if better for run when only fifth in a handicap at Ludlow on chasing debut. 3 lb lower back in this sphere for new yard and he's not without each-way hope. Placed over hurdles; not a bad chase debut latest; of interest now with another new yard.

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15:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SALVATORE has displayed some promise on his three hurdling starts to date and the application of cheekpieces once again, along with a tongue-tie, may see him step forward on his handicap bow. Sanitiser wasn't disgraced when fourth at Kempton in November and appears likely to have more to offer. Garitsa Bay hasn't shown much in novice hurdles but he has to be of interest on his first start in this company.

There should be better to come from dual Flat winner SALVATORE now that he moves into handicap company off what looks a fair opening mark. Sanitiser is clear second choice on the back of his eye-catching spin at Kempton, which was his first start over hurdles for the Gary Moore yard, while Crews Pitch and Uncle Arthur both have each-way claims.

There are alternatives but dual Flat winner SALVATORE (nap) has to be of interest sent handicapping at this lowly level.

15:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/1 -10%) Tintintin	11/1(-10%)	(2) Tintintin 11/1, Travelled well for long way in a warm race on his Cheltenham reappearance and confirmed that promise when seeing off 7 rivals at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December. Wasn't in the same form off this mark at Exeter since, though, and needs to raise his game. Lingfield winner; struggled at Exeter next time but this easier track may benefit him.
2 2nd (4) (5/1 -11%) Doyen Quest	5/1(-11%)	(4) Doyen Quest 5/1, Made a successful bumper debut at Ffos Las in November and got it right at the third attempt over hurdles in a C&D maiden 20 days ago. Bare form isn't anything to get excited about but he's in top hands and mark for this handicap bow looks fair. Engaged 2.25 Warwick Sunday. C&D maiden winner three weeks ago and the type to pay his way in handicaps.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 +14%) Inferno Sacree	12/1(+14%)	(3) Inferno Sacree 12/1, Back down to the mark off which he hit the target at Newton Abbot last year and appeared to be returning to the boil when making the frame in handicaps at Plumpton and Sedgefield in January. Failed to fire over 19.3f last time but will be a threat if able to bounce back. Better expected here than last time (excuses) but others are more intriguing.
4 4th (6) (5/2 +25%) Just Over Land	5/2(+25%)	(6) Just Over Land 5/2, Well-bred sort who did the job in good style back from a break/wind op when slamming dual subsequent winner Activist and 3 others in a Lingfield handicap (2m, soft) last month. Up 10 lb but probably has more to offer and he's very much the one to beat. Up 10lb for his Lingfield romp but that was his first run following wind surgery.
5th 5th (11) (12/1 +14%) Winterwatch	12/1(+14%)	(11) Winterwatch 12/1, Three-time winner on the Flat and while his record stands at 0-8 in this sphere, there was nothing wrong with his latest third in a 9-runner C&D handicap (good to soft). Now 2 lb lower and he's worth a second look. Beaten 10l into third over C&D last month and now partnered by a 10lb claimer.
6th 6th (7) (3/1 +50%) Centara	3/1(+50%)	(7) Centara 3/1, Useful bumper winner who landed the odds in a 14-runner novice over 19f here (good to soft) in December. However, he was safely held back at this course last month and, not for the first time, he didn't look entirely straightforward. Handicap debut. Still has something to learn and could turn out well handicapped off this mark.
7th 7th (9) (20/1 -11%) John Betjeman	20/1(-11%)	(9) John Betjeman 20/1, Likeable type who has largely held his form well since landing a 2m Ffos Las handicap last March. Off-colour the last twice but likely to get back on track before long and each-way chance if he does so here. Thoroughly exposed 8yo with a modest strike-rate and well down the pecking order here.
8th 8th (14) (66/1 -136%) Palawan Du Mazet	66/1(-136%)	(14) Palawan Du Mazet 66/1, Little encouragement so far and huge step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Limited maiden but these terms are at least more favourable now sent into a handicap.
9th 9th (1) (20/1 +9%) Mardoof	20/1(+9%)	(1) Mardoof 20/1, Dominant winner of a C&D maiden (soft) this time last year but he went with little encouragement on return/handicap bow at Ascot in December. Dropped 4 lb since but hard to warm to all the same. C&D maiden winner; tough return in an Ascot handicap and could leave that effort behind.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (10/1 -11%) Ca Plane Pour Moi	10/1(-11%)	(8) Ca Plane Pour Moi 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 23 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (2m, good to soft) on final start for Colm Murphy on Boxing Day. Shapes as though a stiffer test wouldn't go amiss but he's one to consider nonetheless on debut for new yard. Hood applied. Low-mileage 6yo who was seventh of 23 on handicap debut at Leopardstown on Boxing Day.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (18/1 -13%) Diamatiste	18/1(-13%)	(12) Diamatiste 18/1, Fourth both starts in points and a fair sort physically. Has shown ability on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles and it wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to take a step forward now tried in a handicap. Plugged on for third in a 2m2f heavy-ground novice at Exeter which was a little better.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (40/1 -186%) Lake Manzaleh	40/1(-186%)	(13) Lake Manzaleh 40/1, Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles and this Irish raider is hard to warm to, for all that this handicap scenario may prove more suitable than the maidens he has contested. Michael O'Sullivan is a notable booking for handicap debut and could be very interesting.

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15:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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An easy winner at Lingfield on his first start after wind surgery, JUST OVER LAND could have plenty more to give and rates a big player despite the handicapper imposing a 10lb hike for that 18-length success. Paul Nicholls bids for back-to-back winners of this race and his previous course winner, Centara, could be the one to give the selection the most to think about. Despereaux and Diamatiste are a couple of others with each-way appeal.

JUST OVER LAND was in a different parish to his four rivals at Lingfield last month and, with the possibility of better to come, a 10 lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent him from going in again. Irish-import Ca Plane Pour Moi shaped better than the bare result at Leopardstown during the Christmas period and he could be a factor on debut for his new yard. If on-song Inferno Sacree won't be far away, while Despereaux and Winterwatch both make some each-way appeal.

Just Over Land has a strong chance but Irish challenger LAKE MANZALEH goes into his first handicap with Michael O'Sullivan booked.

15:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/2 +42%) Goguenard	7/2(+42%)	(7) Goguenard 7/2, Maiden Irish pointer who has upped his game since switched to handicaps over hurdles, battling well to make it back-to-back wins at Catterick (19.3f, soft) in February. Again ran well when second at Fontwell last time, so he enters calculations. In good form this year with two wins and a place in 2m3f handicaps; up in trip; chance.
2 2nd (5) (17/2 +47%) Houston Calling	17/2(+47%)	(5) Houston Calling 17/2, No better than mid-field in novice/maiden hurdles and hasn't fared any better in handicaps on her last 2 starts, in first-time cheekpieces when sixth of 10 at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) in December. Improvement required having had a wind op. Ordinary form so far, including in two handicaps; may improve on first run after wind op.
3 3rd (3) (11/10 +20%) Pipers Cross	11/10(+20%)	(3) Pipers Cross 11/10, Runner-up first 3 starts for current trainer, before staying on well to open her hurdles account in handicap at Huntingdon (25f, heavy) 8 days ago. Penalty might not be enough to prevent her from following up. Has done well for present yard; off the mark eight days ago; sound chance with a penalty.
4 4th (8) (50/1 -100%) Feryl Beryl	50/1(-100%)	(8) Feryl Beryl 50/1, Has made little impact in bumpers/over hurdles so far, always behind after 6 months off when fifth of 8 in mares maiden at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 40 days ago. Needs to leave previous form behind upped in trip for her handicap debut. Well beaten in bumpers and over hurdles; needs to improve for longer trip on h'cap debut.
5th 5th (6) (11/2 +21%) Rollo's Kingdom	11/2(+21%)	(6) Rollo's Kingdom 11/2, Remains a maiden but, in first-time cheekpieces, he made more impact than previously when third in handicap at Fontwell (21.8f) in January. Again finished third at the same C&D (heavy) next time, so he can give another good account. 0-8 over hurdles; improved since going handicapping (fair 3rd last time); each-way chance.
6th 6th (1) (13/2 -95%) Frankie Faulkner	13/2(-95%)	(1) Frankie Faulkner 13/2, Maiden hurdle winner at Newton Abbot last summer who, in first-time cheekpieces, returned to form over fences when third in handicap at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt reverted to hurdling. Winning point/hurdler; fair form over fences (third last time); a possible back hurdling.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -200%) Black Market	150/1(-200%)	(10) Black Market 150/1, Fair ex-Irish hurdler but has shown little for current yard, pulled up handicap chase at Uttoxeter on his sole outing last season. Back over hurdles on his return from a further 17 months off. Well treated on his best form; hasn't been out for 514 days; not an obvious candidate..

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15:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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Pipers Cross was an easy winner over 3m1f at Huntingdon eight days ago and is shortlisted under a 7lb penalty. Similar comments apply to Goguenard, who has won two of his last three starts in a determined manner. However, FRANKIE FAULKNER is 1-2 over timber and, with the trip and ground to suit, Evan Williams' gelding has a live chance of carrying top-weight to victory now back over hurdles.

PIPERS CROSS confirmed her previous promise for her current yard when gaining a first hurdles success at Huntingdon 8 days ago and she can score again in her current form. Frankie Faulkner won on his second start over hurdles last summer and could be the biggest threat back in this sphere, while Goguenard is also respected.

After her easy win eight days ago PIPERS CROSS should be hard to beat with a penalty. Goguenard looks her main danger.

15:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (7/4 -27%) San Pedro	7/4(-27%)	(4) San Pedro 7/4, Came good for this yard with a wide-margin C&D (soft) success last month. Last of 4 without a penalty at Lingfield 10 days later and new 6 lb higher mark has now kicked in but will certainly have a chance if he puts his best foot forward. 6lb rise has kicked in since his Lingfield fourth but plenty in his favour otherwise.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +57%) I See You Well	3/1(+57%)	(2) I See You Well 3/1, Something of a course specialist, winning 5 times over fences here. However, recent efforts have lacked spark and he hasn't been seen out in this sphere since finishing fourth in the 2019 renewal of this race. Hasn't been seen over hurdles since finishing fourth in this race five years ago.
3 3rd (1) (7/4 -119%) Jerrash	7/4(-119%)	(1) Jerrash 7/4, Successful over C&D off 6 lb higher last January and, having taken a step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained here) over fences at Fontwell last time, he should prove hard to beat back hurdling in a thin race. Fair chase run last time in the new blinkers; C&D winner 13 months ago off 6lb higher.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (8/1 +60%) Ballinsker	8/1(+60%)	(3) Ballinsker 8/1, Recorded a third win over fences at Chepstow last spring but no show in 3 outings since returning to action in November, including back hurdling at Ffos Las on penultimate start. On a dangerous mark if getting back on track and he has won after a similar break.

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15:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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JERRASH looks well placed to strike switching to hurdles for this assignment. Second over fences at Fontwell last time, that wasn't a bad run but he wasn't as fluent over his fences as his supporters would have liked so coming back over timber and dropping in trip looks ideal. San Pedro won over C&D two starts ago and heads the list of dangers from I See You Well.

This race has got JERRASH written all over it on the back of his solid second with blinkers enlisted in a handicap chase at Fontwell. He was a winner over C&D on his sole previous visit here last season and has slipped to a handy mark. San Pedro is the pick for forecast purposes ahead of I See You Well.

It's hard to rule out any of the four but SAN PEDRO is perhaps the safest option after his last two efforts.

15:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/1 -33%) Broken Halo	4/1(-33%)	(3) Broken Halo 4/1, Did the Royal Artillery/Grand Military double at Sandown last term and, having failed to complete on first 3 starts of this season, he put in a clear round when second in this year's running of the Royal Artillery. On a plausible mark and a bold show could be on the way. Kept on gamely for second in military race at Sandown last month; one to consider.
2 2nd (6) (9/2 +25%) Laskalin	9/2(+25%)	(6) Laskalin 9/2, Useful at his best and while he hasn't put his best foot forward so far this season, there were encouraging signs at Lingfield on penultimate start and continues to edge down the weights (now 8 lb below last winning mark). No show at Sandown since but perhaps the new headgear will give him a lift. Hinted at possible return to form two runs ago but was lacklustre last time; headgear on.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 +0%) Enrilo	4/1(+0%)	(2) Enrilo 4/1, Smart at his best and posted best effort for a while when chasing home emphatic winner Inis Oirr in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft). Down another 1 lb (now 4 lb below last winning mark) but latest success came more than 3 years ago and Cobden prefers Broken Halo. Not the force of old but ran well when remote second in Edinburgh National last month.
4 4th (5) (7/2 -27%) First Lord De Cuet	7/2(-27%)	(5) First Lord De Cuet 7/2, Remains winless following 11 starts over fences but produced one of his best efforts in this sphere when second to the progressive Anglers Crag at Market Rasen (23.8f, good to soft) in Januay. Below par next time and yet to conclusively prove he stays this far but plenty of positives otherwise. Has mixed record this season but his Market Rasen second in January makes him a big player.
5th 5th (7) (4/1 +43%) Jacamar	4/1(+43%)	(7) Jacamar 4/1, Ended last season on a low-key note but has posted a couple of good efforts since returning to action in December, including when just touched off over 25.7f here (soft) in January. However, this will be his first foray beyond that trip and his subsequent effort at Wincanton was not so good. Went close over 3m1f in January but is on the downgrade and has stamina to prove.
6th 6th (1) (18/1 -157%) De Rasher Counter	18/1(-157%)	(1) De Rasher Counter 18/1, All the better for his Chepstow reappearance when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown in November. However, he was well held at Kempton since and, now aged 12, it appears that he's not the force of old. Inconsistent veteran; perked up by cheekpieces when second two runs ago but held since.
7th 7th (4) (11/1 +31%) Cyclop	11/1(+31%)	(4) Cyclop 11/1, Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick in veterans' handicaps around this time last year and placed 3 times off higher marks than this during the autumn. Form has dipped badly since, though, and he's probably best watched for now. Teenager; well handicapped on early-season exploits but form has slumped in recent months.

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15:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

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DE RASHER COUNTER failed to fire at Kempton last time but the veteran has every chance of playing a leading role here if reproducing the form of his previous second at Sandown. First Lord De Cuet is another with strong form claims if leaving a poor run behind him on his most recent outing. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Broken Halo is the pick of them.

The Venetia Williams yard endured something of a blip during the time of LASKALIN's poor effort in the Royal Artillery at Sandown, but the winners have been flowing again of late and the 9-y-o had shaped as though coming to hand when fourth over a trip similar to this at Lingfield previously. His proven stamina will count for plenty and the Williams yard saddled the winner of this race last year. Broken Halo is feared most given doubts surrounding First Lord De Cuet stamina-wise.

Preference is for BROKEN HALO, who posted a pretty good effort last time and might have untapped potential over this sort of trip.

15:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (Evens +0%) Doyouknowwhatimean	Evens(+0%)	(4) Doyouknowwhatimean Evens, Showed much improved form to get off the mark in 2m handicap chase at Lingfield 18 days ago, cruising clear. 10 lb rise seems justified and he's a big player. Cantered home to break his duck over fences last time; 10lb higher but the one to beat.
2 2nd (3) (7/2 -27%) Force De Frap	7/2(-27%)	(3) Force De Frap 7/2, Dual winner over hurdles last term and repeated the feat over fences with successes at Bangor and Ludlow this term. Up 4 lb but this fluent traveller can go very close again. Has won his last two races; up 14lb but his form is solid and he should go well again.
3 3rd (5) (11/2 +45%) Limetree Boy	11/2(+45%)	(5) Limetree Boy 11/2, Winning hurdler and showed aptitude for chasing when third in handicap at Worcester on return in October 2022. Hasn't kicked on in 3 starts since, however, running poorly at Exeter in January. Headgear now added. Novice hurdle winner in 2022; well treated now but needs to improve for headgear.
4 4th (1) (7/1 +0%) One Fine Man	7/1(+0%)	(1) One Fine Man 7/1, Landed back-to-back 2m handicaps at Carlisle/Ayr in February for James Moffatt. Yet to fire for his current yard though, flattered when third of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 44 days ago. Needs to step forward. Two wins last term; not at his best this season, but fair run latest and well treated now.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (8/1 -33%) You Say Nothing	8/1(-33%)	(2) You Say Nothing 8/1, Scored at Ffos Las (2m) in May but failed to back up a good Chepstow second over Christmas when a remote third of five at Sedgefield last time. Can bounce back. Conditions suit and has won two of last 6 but needs to bounce back from poor run last time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (80/1 -142%) Boom Boom	80/1(-142%)	(6) Boom Boom 80/1, Got off the mark in 2m maiden hurdle at Wincanton last April but he has shown little since, tried in blinkers when pulled up in Kempton handicap chase in November on his final run for Nicky Henderson. Lots to prove for his new handler after a break. Cost £7,000 in January after a maiden hurdle win for Nicky Henderson; chase/stable debut.

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15:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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The progressive DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN posted a commanding performance at Lingfield 18 days ago and even a 10lb higher mark may not be able to prevent the Dan Skelton-trained gelding from following up. The hat-trick seeking Force De Frap is an obvious threat based on his consistent profile over fences, while One Fine Man and You Say Nothing are both better than what they mustered on their most recent starts.

This looks to rest between FORCE DE FRAP and Doyouknowwhatimean with preference for Emma-Jane Bishop's hat-trick seeking gelding who can edge out Dan Skelton's recent Lingfield scorer in what promises to be a close-run thing at the weights. You Say Nothing appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Having won in fine style at Lingfield last time DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (nap) is taken to follow up by beating Force de Frap.

16:00 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (16/5 -42%) Born At Midnight	16/5(-42%)	(2) Born At Midnight 16/5, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 7 days ago, pushed out. Should go well under a penalty if the race doesn't come too soon. Penalised for last week's easy C&D win; that was uncompetitive but clearly a player.
2 2nd (7) (6/4 +73%) Hilltown	6/4(+73%)	(7) Hilltown 6/4, Poor hurdler/chaser who is dropping in the weights without showing any sign that he's about to take advantage, going in snatches when below form at Wincanton last time. Worth a market check after a break. Has yet to fully convince over fences and was beaten 24l into third last time.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +36%) Delgany Monarch	9/1(+36%)	(3) Delgany Monarch 9/1, Only one who showed his form when landing 3-runner C&D handicap back in April and whilst he probably needed his seasonal return at Taunton (has unseated since), his present mark demands that little bit more. Beat two rivals for his sole win; only sixth on return and then unseated mid-race.
4 4th (4) (6/1 -118%) Hard Frost	6/1(-118%)	(4) Hard Frost 6/1, Found improvement when narrowly landing 9-runner handicap chase at Taunton in December and, while not in the same form at Huntingdon since, he could get back on track after a short break. Taunton winner off just 2lb lower; reportedly found holding ground against him last time.
5th 5th (1) (14/1 -155%) Head On	14/1(-155%)	(1) Head On 14/1, Won 3 times in early stages of the 2021-22 campaign and has shaped better than the result a couple of times over fences this term. Not discounted from an appealing mark. Latest effort was better than it looks and he's on a good mark.
6th 6th (5) (9/2 -13%) Flemen's Tipple	9/2(-13%)	(5) Flemen's Tipple 9/2, Wilted only late on chase debut at Market Rasen and shaped as if still in form back over hurdles at this course last time. Has some scope for better in this sphere. Goes well over hurdles here and was a good fourth on previous chase run (two starts back).
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -83%) Ballycorr	33/1(-83%)	(6) Ballycorr 33/1, Justified support as he won his first race of any description at Sedgefield in May 2022. Sub-par efforts since, though, and needs to prove he retains ability. 3m3f winner in 2022 but missed the following year and he finished tailed off on his return.

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16:00 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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BORN AT MIDNIGHT brings winning C&D form to the table which is key at a track like this. Providing this doesn't come too soon after last week's success, the nine-year-old is mostly consistent and looks up to going in again under a 7lb penalty. Delgany Monarch unseated his rider at Wincanton latest but it's a positive that he's back at the Sussex track given he won here in April last year. Flemen's Tipple should run his usual honest race.

HARD FROST has a poor run to shrug off but he'd been developing a solid record over fences prior to that and he's worth a chance to get back on the up. Recent-scorer Born At Midnight is an obvious threat and Flemen's Tipple has the potential for better after just one run in this discipline.

A chance is taken on HEAD ON. This is easier than last time at Doncaster where he ran well for a long way.

16:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/5 -30%) Lady Balko	9/5(-30%)	(1) Lady Balko 9/5, Improved since handicapping, winning by 14 lengths at Hereford before following up at this course shortly after (20 days ago). Leading claims in the hat-trick bid. Fast-improving mare who completed a double with C&D win last month; must be considered.
2 2nd (5) (11/2 +54%) Always Busy	11/2(+54%)	(5) Always Busy 11/2, Novice winner at Warwick last season but hasn't made much impact handicapping this term, albeit not disgraced when eighth of 16 (12/1) at this course last time. Back up in trip now. Faded rather tamely over 2m3f here last month and has basically become disappointing.
3 3rd (3) (50/1 -257%) Ithaka	50/1(-257%)	(3) Ithaka 50/1, Landed a gamble in a Wincanton handicap hurdle a year ago. There's been little to shout about since but his mark has come back down and he's worth keeping an eye on in the betting. Out of sorts this season but still worth a check in the betting.
4 4th (13) (17/2 +39%) Robinsville	17/2(+39%)	(13) Robinsville 17/2, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft, 22/1) 59 days ago, but said to have breathing problem and has had wind operation since, so could get back on track returning to handicaps. 0-8 over hurdles but form of his C&D fourth in November has worked out well.
5th 5th (12) (20/1 -100%) Mollie Brown	20/1(-100%)	(12) Mollie Brown 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who displayed minor promise on second start over hurdles when midfield in 13-runner mares' maiden at Chepstow last April. Pulled up on qualifying run at Wincanton in November but switch to handicaps a plus now following wind op. Market should guide. Tongue strap back on. Very unexposed mare; upped in trip with tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut; a possible.
6th 6th (9) (9/2 +25%) The Midwife	9/2(+25%)	(9) The Midwife 9/2, Point winner who showed improved form under Rules when striking on her 20.5f Market Rasen handicap debut 34 days ago. A 5 lb rise for that looks fair enough now stepping up in trip. Respected. Scored over 2m4f on last month's handicap and might improve again over 3m.
7th 7th (10) (28/1 -12%) Captain Marco	28/1(-12%)	(10) Captain Marco 28/1, Only a hint of ability in three starts to date and, while the longer trip could bring more out of him on handicap debut, a stronger case can be made for others. Unable to land a significant blow in novice/maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut.
8th 8th (14) (11/1 +21%) Karakoram	11/1(+21%)	(14) Karakoram 11/1, Won this last year. Mostly below form this season but mark has slipped as a result, so he's well treated if he can mount a revival. Won this off 5lb higher last year but not firing on all cylinders this season.
9th 9th (4) (16/1 -60%) Outside Adesa	16/1(-60%)	(4) Outside Adesa 16/1, Runner-up both outings in Irish points and has improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles, not beaten far when fifth of 14 in 19f course novice last time, albeit in a steadily-run race. Upped in trip for handicap debut. Promising fifth in 2m3f novice here in December; good 7lb claimer booked on handicap debut.
\|B\| \|B\| (6) (11/1 +21%) Getupearly	11/1(+21%)	(6) Getupearly 11/1, Ended the last campaign with a respectable effort in a handicap at Exeter 10 months ago but hasn't been since, so likely to need the run. Absent since respectable sixth of 18 last April and would appeal more on better ground.
\|F\| \|F\| (11) (25/1 -25%) Bert Wilson	25/1(-25%)	(11) Bert Wilson 25/1, Reacted well to a visor last season, winning handicap hurdles over this trip at Plumpton and Chepstow. Hard to predict though and one of his lesser efforts at Exeter 89 days ago. Yet to get going this season; revival needed over new trip.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -614%) San Fermin	50/1(-614%)	(2) San Fermin 50/1, Fair bumper winner who made most of good opportunity to open his account over hurdles for Olly Murphy in novice at Market Rasen (23f) back in June. Sold for just £1,500 thereafter though and others more appealing now handicapping/back from 8 months off. Won modest novice race last summer; needs a bigger performance on this stable/hurdle debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -100%) Hooky Street	50/1(-100%)	(7) Hooky Street 50/1, Modest hurdler who shaped as if in need of the run at Warwick when last seen 17 months ago. Up against it in the face of a long absence but handicapper has given him a chance at least. Safely held on all three handicaps and not seen since October 2022.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -279%) Known	250/1(-279%)	(8) Known 250/1, Still a maiden and offered nothing on first start since leaving Jonjo O'Neill at Wincanton 23 days ago. Hard to make any sort of case for. Pulled up on last month's stable debut, after a long absence, and has too much to prove.

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16:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

LADY BALKO arrives here on the back of two wins last month and even a 7lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop her here. That said, The Midwife got off the mark under Rules at Market Rasen a month ago and is an obvious threat to the selection, while San Fermin could also go well.

LADY BALKO is going the right way and is fancied to defy a rise for her C&D success last month. The Midwife was quite impressive when scoring at Market Rasen on her latest outing, so she's regarded as the main threat ahead of handicap-debutant Outside Adesa.

Some of these are still unexposed but the most obvious answer is LADY BALKO (nap), who is bidding to complete a hat-trick.

16:20 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (9/2 +0%) Forest Chimes	9/2(+0%)	(3) Forest Chimes 9/2, Multiple point winner, last of 4 finishers latest start (Dec 3). Not a forlorn hope on hunter debut for stable with a good record in this sphere. Wears hood. Six wins from 16 runs in points; well beaten when last seen out (December); rules debut.
2 2nd (5) (7/2 -27%) Grand Roi	7/2(-27%)	(5) Grand Roi 7/2, Fair chaser who posted a good second of 5 in hunter chase at Fakenham (24.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Not dismissed. Three wins over hurdles including a Grade 2; creditable second on hunter chase debut.
3 3rd (4) (13/2 +7%) Franigane	13/2(+7%)	(4) Franigane 13/2, Looked a useful hurdling prospect when scoring at Wetherby in February 2021. Placed in 3 points for hfis new yard this winter though so needs considering. Fair hurdler/chaser last term; not fared as well pointing; drop to 2m4f will suit; chance.
4 4th (2) (9/4 +32%) Fil D'ariane	9/4(+32%)	(2) Fil D'ariane 9/4, Fair performer for Tom Symonds. First start under Rules for current stable when solid third in Grand Military at Sandown. Running another good race when fell 2 out there (still close up) since. Big shout. Winning hurdler/pointer; has run two good races over 3m this term; contender down in trip..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (9/2 +72%) Missed Tee	9/2(+72%)	(7) Missed Tee 9/2, Easily won sole start in Irish points and dual winner over hurdles last winter. Has failed to go on in three runs over fences though, pulled up at Ludlow last time on final run for Dan Skelton. Others are preferred. Dual hurdle winner; fair efforts chasing in the autumn; interesting but needs to settle.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (11/1 -300%) Bawnmore	11/1(-300%)	(1) Bawnmore 11/1, £6,000 5-y-o, Muhtathir gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Attawo and fair but temperamental hurdler/chaser Sawago. Multiple winning pointer, runner-up last time in February, so he's much respected. 5-21 in points; interesting contender (rules debut) but beaten at 2-5 in a point last time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (66/1 -230%) Terrierman	66/1(-230%)	(6) Terrierman 66/1, Fair handicap hurdler for Tom Lacey and has won a couple of points since. Only ninth in that sphere last time, however, and others appeal more. Winning hurdler/pointer who has been below par since a summer break and others appeal more.

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16:20 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

A difficult race to unpick and what can only be described as a tentative vote goes to FIL D'ARIANE. Douglas White's nine-year-old was still thereabouts when coming to grief two from home in the Royal Artillery Gold Cup at Sandown. A drop in trip might suit the son of Gris De Gris and official ratings suggest he ought to hold every chance. Grand Roi finished second at Fakenham 24 days ago and he is the main danger, while Forest Chimes rates best of the rest.

FIL D'ARIANE has made a positive start to life with Douglas White and can get off the mark for his new yard at the chief expense of Franigane who also arrives in good order for a new stable. Grand Roi and Bawnmore need considering too in this open hunter.

The vote goes to FRANIGANE who was a fair chaser at up to 2m4f so will be well suited by this trip. Grand Roi is next best.

16:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (Evens +43%) Colours On Canvas	Evens(+43%)	(1) Colours On Canvas Evens, Right back on the up when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago, kept up to work. Expected to be bang there. Comfortable winner from the front here last time and a 5lb rise could have been worse.
2 2nd (3) (9/4 -13%) Nordic Tiger	9/4(-13%)	(3) Nordic Tiger 9/4, French import who is firmly on the up now and dug deep to score at Huntingdon a month ago. Return to this trip will suit and should put up a bold bid for the hat-trick. 10lb higher than last time now bidding for a hat-trick; returning to 2m4f is a positive.
3 3rd (5) (14/1 +30%) Casa Loupi	14/1(+30%)	(5) Casa Loupi 14/1, Has run poorly all three completed starts back over hurdles and fell on chasing debut at Lingfield last month. Plenty to prove. Going well when falling on chase debut; well treated and could be on the way back.
4 4th (7) (11/1 +56%) Ray's The One	11/1(+56%)	(7) Ray's The One 11/1, Course winner but well held both starts this season. Up in trip and fitted with a first-time tongue strap. He's on a good mark and perhaps the tongue-tie can trigger a revival.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (6/1 +8%) Individualiste	6/1(+8%)	(4) Individualiste 6/1, Recorded a facile success eased in class/equipped with cheekpieces over hurdles at Taunton (19f) in December. However, that proved a weak race and he's been unable to match it, including over fences at Wincanton last time. Needs to bounce back. Heavy ground no good the last twice; if taking to blinkers he could stage a revival.

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16:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

COLOURS ON CANVAS remains an unexposed quantity and can continue on an upward trajectory despite the burden of top-weight. Stepping up in trip here last month unlocked another gear and, judged on his novice form, there are reasons to believe that the handicapper might not have caught up with him yet. The hat-trick seeking Nordic Tiger and Small Bad Bob appear to be the most obvious threats on paper.

NORDIC TIGER and Colours On Canvas are both going the right way but the former may be open to a bit more improvement, so he gets the marginal vote in a race that the pair could dominate. Small Bad Bob is another one to consider.

A tight finale. It was an eventful race in which COLOURS ON CANVAS dominated here last time but he might well have won regardless.

16:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (13/2 +13%) Tonto Foley	13/2(+13%)	(10) Tonto Foley 13/2, Equipped with a first-time tongue strap when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) last June. Disappointing next time but there was encouragement in his third at this course on chasing debut. Could build on that. Ran well when third on chase debut here last month, but soft ground would be a concern.
2 2nd (7) (13/2 +46%) Mini Yeats	13/2(+46%)	(7) Mini Yeats 13/2, Maiden hurdler who back on track when fifth at this course last time but will proably need this first chasing experience. 0-10 over hurdles, but frame possibilities if transferring his best hurdles form to fences.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 +38%) Imperial Joe	5/1(+38%)	(3) Imperial Joe 5/1, Most consistent last term, winning three times (twice here, including this race). Yet to fully recapture that sort of form this season but he's sliding in the weights and this represents a drop in grade. Dual course winner over 2m7f, but has a major question mark against him over this trip.
4 4th (9) (7/2 +22%) Gorcombe Moonshine	7/2(+22%)	(9) Gorcombe Moonshine 7/2, 10/3, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Fontwell (soft) on debut over fences in December. Backed it up with a respectable third at Plumpton on only completed start (unseated last time) since and makes plenty of appeal in a weak race. Successful chase debut in December and was handy when unseating last time; each-way claims.
5th 5th (4) (7/2 +0%) Filanderer	7/2(+0%)	(4) Filanderer 7/2, Ran much better on his first start over fences when second at Wincanton (2m), unlucky to bump into a classy rival (now rated 139). Distant second to an improving type at Plumpton since and this could be his chance to get off the mark in this sphere. Runner-up in both starts over fences and the form of each is working out well; interesting.
6th 6th (6) (40/1 -233%) Fancy Stuff	40/1(-233%)	(6) Fancy Stuff 40/1, Fair bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton and went backwards from a mildly promising start for this stable over fences. Others make more appeal. Best efforts on a soft surface and each-way shout if ground remains testing.
7th 7th (8) (17/2 -42%) Lustleigh	17/2(-42%)	(8) Lustleigh 17/2, Failed to progress from his promising debut for Dan Skelton but first signs of a revival when second in a handicap at Ludlow on just his second chase outing. Well treated if he can build on that. Runner-up at Ludlow last time; shortlisted with the possibility of further improvement.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (12/1 -167%) Joke Dancer	12/1(-167%)	(1) Joke Dancer 12/1, Unreliable type. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Sue Smith when third of 10 in handicap chase at Thurles (16.3f, soft, 9/1) 27 days ago. Not the force of old but proved he retains some ability last time. Formerly smart and made a promising stable debut at Thurles last month; respected.
\|F\| \|F\| (5) (14/1 -17%) Man Of Light	14/1(-17%)	(5) Man Of Light 14/1, Back from a lengthy absence when only sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Should come on for that and he's potentially well treated starting over fences. 1-16; something to prove with his attention now switching to fences; market can guide.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -233%) Ardmayle	40/1(-233%)	(2) Ardmayle 40/1, Scored over fences at Southwell and Hereford last spring but both efforts this season have left a lot to be desired. Has a bit to prove now. Back off last winning mark, but shown little in a hurdle and a chase since returning.

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16:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ARDMAYLE hasn't been in the best of form this season, but Ali Stronge's 12-year-old is down to a competitive mark and, eased in class, a resurgence might be on the cards. Filanderer has occupied the runner-up spot on each of his two starts over fences and is an obvious threat with further improvement likely, while Gorcombe Moonshine could prove to be the best of the remainder.

FILANDERER has made a positive start to his chasing career, beaten by progressive types twice, and this doesn't look quite as strong, so he's worth a chance to open his account in this discipline. Gorcombe Moonshine should be on the premises and Tonto Foley has a bigger effort in him over fences.

The vote goes to FILANDERER who has finished runner-up in both starts over fences and the form of each contest has been given a boost.

16:50 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (9/1 -13%) Hollygrove Cha Cha	9/1(-13%)	(8) Hollygrove Cha Cha 9/1, Affinisea filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/modest hurdler Sheila Nash, stays 3¼m. Makes appeal on paper. Out of a close relative of smart bumper winner Captain Cutter; yard does well in bumpers.
2 2nd (1) (11/5 +78%) As Legends Have It	11/5(+78%)	(1) As Legends Have It 11/5, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c140/h137), 19f-2¾m hurdle/chase winner, sister to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Easter Meteor. Third both starts in Irish points in spring 2023 and notable Rules newcomer for in-form yard. Third in both Irish points last year; no surprise if he features on this rules debut.
3 3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Tambo's Troops	7/2(+22%)	(5) Tambo's Troops 7/2, €40,000 3-y-o, £95,000 4-y-o, Network gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Enki Flacke. Dam French 10.5f-15f winner. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Nov 2023). One to note. Bought for £95,000 soon after promising Irish point debut in November; likely contender.
4 4th (7) (40/1 -150%) Alexandra Larose	40/1(-150%)	(7) Alexandra Larose 40/1, Walk In The Park filly. Sister to bumper winner/useful 2¾m hurdle winner Shannon Royale, and half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Minella Foru. Out of a bumper winner who has produced some useful jumpers; can't be ruled out.
5th 5th (6) (4/1 +0%) Staff Sergeant Len	4/1(+0%)	(6) Staff Sergeant Len 4/1, Nutan gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Sergeant. Left debut well behind when just at Fontwell 6 weeks ago. Sets a reasonable standard and boasts solid claims. Pulled up on debut but fared much better and went close at Fontwell in January; a possible.
6th 6th (4) (4/1 -220%) Saint Kristobal	4/1(-220%)	(4) Saint Kristobal 4/1, £21,000 3-y-o, £155,000 4-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Dam, French hurdler/chaser (15f-2¼m winner), half-sister to French chaser (21f winner) Kermeline. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Oct 2023) and worth a chance to add to that tally on first go under Rules. Bought for £155,000 after Irish point win in October; with top stable for rules career.
7th 7th (3) (14/1 +44%) Ol' Man Brando	14/1(+44%)	(3) Ol' Man Brando 14/1, Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Lucid Dreams but looked in need of the experience when sixth at Huntingdon on debut. More to come. Yard does well in bumpers but this fellow was never dangerous when sixth on recent debut.

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16:50 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Saint Kristobal and Ballywite both represent powerful yards and will undoubtedly have their supporters, but STAFF SERGEANT LEN shades preference. Anthony Charlton's gelding struggled when pitched in at Listed level on his racecourse bow, but it was a different story at Fontwell last time when he was just touched off. With further improvement likely and given he lines up in receipt of weight from his elders, he is taken to go one better.

SAINT KRISTOBAL has been picked up by a top yard after winning a point and he's capable of supplementing that on his first go under Rules. Ballywite makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and Staff Sergeant is unlikely to be far away with a repeat of the form he showed when second at Fontwell last time.

The most interesting one is Paul Nicholls' new recruit SAINT KRISTOBAL, who was bought for a six-figure sum after his Irish point win.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (16/5 +20%) Arlecchino's Gift	16/5(+20%)	(5) Arlecchino's Gift 16/5, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Needs considering. C&D winner; beaten under one length over C&D on his last four starts; bang there once more.
2 2nd (1) (7/4 +30%) Bungle Bay	7/4(+30%)	(1) Bungle Bay 7/4, 10/3, landed 12-runner minor event at this course (7.2f) 9 days ago, well on top finish. Not discounted back in handicap company. Three-time course winner, the latest over 7f nine days ago; more appealing than most.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 -17%) Bear To Dream	7/1(-17%)	(3) Bear To Dream 7/1, 3/1, won 7-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 18 days ago, staying on well. Ought to be in the shake-up. Not winning out of turn at Chelmsford last month but more on her plate back in a handicap.
4 4th (11) (18/1 -29%) Tommytwohoots	18/1(-29%)	(11) Tommytwohoots 18/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 9 days ago. Others appeal more. C&D winner in a first-time visor in November; less good since and others are stronger.
5th 5th (6) (40/1 -100%) Alainn Tu	40/1(-100%)	(6) Alainn Tu 40/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 64 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Well-treated C&D winner but she's yet to find her form this winter; revival not impossible.
6th 6th (9) (20/1 +0%) Doc Sportello	20/1(+0%)	(9) Doc Sportello 20/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Can give a good account. Veteran for whom conditions hold no terrors; vulnerable for win purposes again.
7th 7th (12) (40/1 -100%) Fighting Chance	40/1(-100%)	(12) Fighting Chance 40/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Exposed low-grade maiden; easy enough to swerve.
8th 8th (4) (13/2 -8%) My Boy Jack	13/2(-8%)	(4) My Boy Jack 13/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago. Merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark. Both wins have come over C&D; arrives in form and has it in him to go well.
9th 9th (2) (22/1 -144%) Katar	22/1(-144%)	(2) Katar 22/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. 6/1, last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 33 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form though. Placed ten times but yet to win in 26 starts and not at his best so far this year.
10th 10th (8) (33/1 -32%) You Are My World	33/1(-32%)	(8) You Are My World 33/1, 125/1, eighth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago so needs to get back on track. 6f AW winner in August 2022; little solid form since.
11th 11th (10) (66/1 -230%) Banana	66/1(-230%)	(10) Banana 66/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. 17/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. More is needed at these weights however. 25-race maiden; conditions no problem but she has the widest stall to overcome.
12th 12th (7) (9/1 -50%) Jackmeister Rudi	9/1(-50%)	(7) Jackmeister Rudi 9/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 21 days ago. Possibilities. 0-14 on AW; run okay here the last twice but others bring more pressing claims.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ARLECCHINO'S GIFT has been knocking on the door with a handful of placed efforts over C&D in recent weeks and it would be no surprise to see the five-year-old get his head back in front. Bear To Dream appreciated the return to 6f when scoring at Chelmsford and she is likely to go well back in handicap company. Bungle Bay and My Boy Jack are others capable of being in the mix.

A tightly-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for MY BOY JACK who signalled he's ready to end a losing run when a good recent Southwell runner-up. Fellow C&D scorer Arlecchino's Gift could emerge as the main danger, although a solid case can also be made for Bungle Bay, Bear To Dream and Doc Sportello in a very open contest.

Bungle Bay is solid but a reproduction of ARLECCHINO'S GIFT's recent placed efforts might suffice in this field.

17:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (9/1 +0%) Just Go For It	9/1(+0%)	(4) Just Go For It 9/1, Dual 2m5f scorer last term who comes here in decent nick, fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Needs considering. Ran well over C&D last month but would appeal much more on good ground.
2 2nd (12) (12/1 -20%) Battle March	12/1(-20%)	(12) Battle March 12/1, Bounced back to form when third of 16 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 34 days ago. In the mix off just 1 lb higher mark. Proved some ability remains when placed in big field over C&D last month.
3 3rd (5) (7/2 +0%) Solar System	7/2(+0%)	(5) Solar System 7/2, Only twice raced over hurdles and off 10 months before an eye-catching fourth of 12 in novice here (16.5f, soft) 20 days ago. Looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut. Interesting. Fourth in 2m maiden here last month; ought to have improvement to come in handicaps.
4 4th (15) (7/2 +42%) Whynotnowroy	7/2(+42%)	(15) Whynotnowroy 7/2, Still to get his head in front but he recorded a good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark. 0-7 over hurdles but ran well in defeat over C&D last month; can make presence felt again.
5th 5th (11) (8/1 +50%) Lock Out	8/1(+50%)	(11) Lock Out 8/1, Point winner who also won bumper/novice hurdle on his first 2 starts under Rules. Hasn't kicked on from that (mainly over fences this season) although he is handily weighted if the return to this sphere sparks a resurgence. On dangerous mark now but out of form this season (mostly over fences).
6th 6th (9) (11/1 -10%) Getmetothemoon	11/1(-10%)	(9) Getmetothemoon 11/1, Has hinted at promise, seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 59 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Up in trip and can do better now going into handicaps. Yet to build upon mildly encouraging hurdle debut but may do so now handicapping.
7th 7th (2) (15/2 +17%) Talimar Pearl	15/2(+17%)	(2) Talimar Pearl 15/2, Still to get his head in front but arrives in good nick, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (22f) 26 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Good second in December, after a break, but not quite in same form on either start since.
8th 8th (6) (14/1 -56%) Getuptheyard	14/1(-56%)	(6) Getuptheyard 14/1, Getaway gelding who wasn't disgraced on his handicap bow when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft, 11/1) 20 days ago. Not discounted. Made pretty good start to handicap career when fourth over C&D three weeks ago.
9th 9th (7) (16/1 -14%) Highlander Casseul	16/1(-14%)	(7) Highlander Casseul 16/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler who made his first impact in Britain when third of 6 at Fontwell in December. Pulled up there following month and needs subsequent wind op to spark improvement. Ran okay two starts ago but quickly back in the doldrums on next outing; had wind op since.
10th 10th (13) (20/1 -82%) Our Dylan	20/1(-82%)	(13) Our Dylan 20/1, Remains a maiden after 21 runs but he posted a respectable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. 0-25 under all codes; respectable third at Fontwell in September but not seen again since.
11th 11th (1) (66/1 -371%) Don Occhetti	66/1(-371%)	(1) Don Occhetti 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden who came in last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Others appeal more. With a good stable and still unexposed but was well beaten on last month's handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -27%) I Got Stung	14/1(-27%)	(3) I Got Stung 14/1, Progressive form in 2m novice hurdles but he disappointed when beating only one on his handicap debut at Hereford last time. Needs to get back on track. Didn't jump well enough on handicap debut but probably still has potential.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (50/1 -257%) Joker De Thaix	50/1(-257%)	(8) Joker De Thaix 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 13/2, last of 8 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 44 days ago. Back up in trip now handicapping with something to find. Ran well for a long way in Uttoxeter maiden in December; makes handicap debut here.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (80/1 -300%) Beau Haze	80/1(-300%)	(10) Beau Haze 80/1, Scored at Chepstow in March 2022 but off the track for 22 months since a respectable fifth in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f). Others are preferred on this occasion. In good form when last in action, but that was spring 2022; best on good/good to soft.

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17:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to SOLAR SYSTEM, who would not need to be anything out of the ordinary to defy an opening handicap mark of 95. The five-year-old is a half-brother to three separate winners in France so it would come as no surprise were he to step forward on this occasion. Battle March reached the frame in a similar C&D event last month and a similar performance would bring him firmly into the reckoning. Others to note include Talimar Pearl and Getmetothemoon.

SOLAR SYSTEM caught the eye under a patient ride when fourth in a recent novice here and can build on it to get off the mark now going handicapping off an attractive mark. Fellow debutant in this sphere Getmetothemoon also looks a likely improver and is next on the list, although in-form maidens Whynotnowroy and Talimar Pearl can both have a say too in this open contest.

The suggestion is handicap debutant SOLAR SYSTEM, who moves up in trip after a promising reappearance run over 2m here last month.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (3/1 +25%) Basholo	3/1(+25%)	(9) Basholo 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 7 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. C&D winner in January and ran well for second here last week; contender with a repeat.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 +8%) Aces Wild	6/1(+8%)	(2) Aces Wild 6/1, Scored at Dundalk last January. Lightly raced since and only seventh of 9 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 21 days ago, never nearer. More is required. Not beaten far in either run for his new yard but has the widest draw to contend with.
4 4th (6) (7/2 +46%) Mintana	7/2(+46%)	(6) Mintana 7/2, Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in September. 11/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. In the mix once more. This mark in range judged on her 6f win here last September; promise after a break latest.
5th 5th (7) (11/1 -22%) Suanni	11/1(-22%)	(7) Suanni 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 10/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 84 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. Made all at Chelmsford in November; still 1lb higher and not at his best the last twice.
6th 6th (8) (4/1 -33%) Doctor Mozart	4/1(-33%)	(8) Doctor Mozart 4/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 22 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs considering. Conditions to suit but unlikely to get an easy lead and others are more appealing.
7th 7th (4) (13/2 +0%) Jacquelina	13/2(+0%)	(4) Jacquelina 13/2, C&D winner. 9/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Shortlisted. Conditions to suit and comes here in top form; other pace to contend with today though.
8th 8th (1) (16/1 -78%) Teresa Grace	16/1(-78%)	(1) Teresa Grace 16/1, Creditable second of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (5f) 66 days ago. Can go well again. Placed at Southwell the last twice; not the only pace influence in today's field though.
\|DQ\| \|DQ\| (10) (25/1 +0%) Hi Hoh Tonto	25/1(+0%)	(10) Hi Hoh Tonto 25/1, 80/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Offered a bit more last time but this still requires a big leap forward.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

JACQUELINA was just denied in the final strides over C&D on her latest start and Phil McEntee's mare, who won here in January, is more than capable of proving too strong for the opposition. Basholo finished second here last Monday and has to enter calculations off the same mark, while Teresa Grace is respected based on her runner-up effort at Southwell at the beginning of the year.

Lots with chances. BASHOLO arrives in excellent nick and is able to race off the same mark as when a good recent C&D second so edges the vote. Doctor Mozart can also boast winning C&D form and is next on the list ahead of Melly's Flyer, who didn't enjoy the rub of the green here last time.

There could be more to come from MINTANA (nap) this year and she makes plenty of appeal with a recent run behind her.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (10/11 +44%) Coppersmith	10/11(+44%)	(4) Coppersmith 10/11, Promising sort. 7/1, won 8-runner maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 37 days ago. Open to progress and he has to be high on any shortlist. Created a good impression on debut & the form has been franked; penalised but more to come.
2 2nd (6) (7/5 +14%) Galactic Charm	7/5(+14%)	(6) Galactic Charm 7/5, Promising type. Second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 2/1). Off 6 months (gelded in the interim) and will be a threat if fully tuned-up. Showed fair ability in three runs last year; new trip should suit; been gelded; e-w shout.
3 3rd (9) (20/1 +0%) Worrals	20/1(+0%)	(9) Worrals 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 10/1) on debut 26 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps later on. Green on her Kempton debut but did show promise; this looks less demanding; more to come.
4 4th (5) (66/1 +34%) All Greek To Me	66/1(+34%)	(5) All Greek To Me 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 89 days ago. Another who may be more one for handicaps further down the line. Gelded after a low-key debut at Kempton in December (1m); longer-term prospect.
5th 5th (1) (125/1 -25%) Terries Royale	125/1(-25%)	(1) Terries Royale 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden (40/1) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 16 days ago. Hard to recommend. Recent belated debut wasn't devoid of hope but probably one for the longer term.
6th 6th (3) (33/1 -50%) Rose Donnelly	33/1(-50%)	(3) Rose Donnelly 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, last of 6 in minor event at this C&D (25/1) on debut 21 days ago, slowly away. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Last of six over C&D on last month's debut; can do better but she'll need to.
7th 7th (7) (125/1 -279%) Scottish Breeze	125/1(-279%)	(7) Scottish Breeze 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/1, last of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 16 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Galactic Charm. 25-1, green and well beaten on his Kempton debut 16 days ago; not easily recommended.
8th 8th (10) (250/1 -150%) Frontpagemoos	250/1(-150%)	(10) Frontpagemoos 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at this course (8.6f, 125/1) on debut 34 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over. 125-1 and well beaten on her debut here (8.6f) five weeks ago; little appeal.
9th 9th (11) (25/1 -150%) Northstead Gardens	25/1(-150%)	(11) Northstead Gardens 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in minor event (25/1) at this C&D on debut 21 days ago. Open to improvement. Not beaten far over C&D on last month's debut; this demands more.
10th 10th (2) (125/1 -56%) Payment Plan	125/1(-56%)	(2) Payment Plan 125/1, Decorated Knight gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 11f-19f winner Carpathian and 11f winner Yellow Tiger. Yard rarely strikes with newcomers, so perhaps best watched on this occasion. Makes some appeal on pedigree but only of interest if attracting support on belated debut.
11th 11th (8) (9/1 -260%) Knewone	9/1(-260%)	(8) Knewone 9/1, Promising individual. 3/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when third of 9 in maiden at this course (8.6f) 23 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Likely to benefit from this slighly stiffer test and he's a key player. Promising stable debut here (8.6f) last month; more to come and he's a key player.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Coppersmith made a winning debut at Kempton last month and Charlie Johnston's colt, who is related to numerous middle-distance performers, is expected to benefit from stepping up in trip. Galactic Charm placed on all three starts as a juvenile and boasts strong credentials following a gelding operation, but the vote goes to KNEWONE. Having not shown much on debut at Yarmouth last August, he ran a lot better to finish third here last month and the extra distance is likely to help.

KNEWONE was never sighted on his sole 2-y-o start for Charlie Johnston but he looked a different proposition when a strong-finishing third on return/debut for new yard over 8.6f here last month. The additional yardage of this race will help and, with further improvement likely, he gets the nod. The Johnston yard fields a strong candidate in Coppersmith, who made a winning start at Lingfield, while Galactic Charm is also greatly respected.

Knewone looked a surefire future winner on his stable debut but COPPERSMITH won well on debut and is fancied to defy his penalty.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (15/2 -150%) Enola Grey	15/2(-150%)	(5) Enola Grey 15/2, Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 6/1) 3 days ago. Can be forgiven that rare poor effort and she went close at Lingfield on her penultimate start. Major player. Disappointing on Friday night but her earlier efforts bring her into the reckoning.
2 2nd (2) (11/10 +56%) Eleutheromania	11/10(+56%)	(2) Eleutheromania 11/10, Thrice-raced winner. First run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when winning 9-runner minor event (12/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago, readily. More needed now handicapping but she's unexposed and may have more to offer. Winning stable debut at Newcastle 10 days ago, making all (7f); more required to follow up.
3 3rd (3) (6/1 +0%) Incrimination	6/1(+0%)	(3) Incrimination 6/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 10/1) 10 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. May find one or two too good. Has useful Polytrack form, including ten days ago; shouldn't be too far away.
4 4th (4) (5/2 +17%) Algheed	5/2(+17%)	(4) Algheed 5/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/4, good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Solid claims off the same mark. C&D winner; good run on penultimate start but needs more than last time.
5th 5th (1) (10/1 -150%) Glorious Angel	10/1(-150%)	(1) Glorious Angel 10/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. 17/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f), not ideally placed. Off 110 days and significantly back up in trip here. Looks vulnerable. Drops in grade and takes on her own sex; conditions will be fine and she has strong claims.
6th 6th (6) (100/1 -525%) Mersea	100/1(-525%)	(6) Mersea 100/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (6f). Off 117 days and others are more persuasive. Well handicapped but 7f a potential issue back from a break; connections run two here.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having finished behind a couple of decent yardsticks when third in a deeper race at Lingfield 10 days ago, INCRIMINATION would have a strong chance of gaining a first success on Tapeta if she can find a little more off the same mark here. Newcastle novice winner Eleutheromania is respected on her handicap debut, but the class-dropping Glorious Angel, who runs off 2lb below her last wining mark, is feared most given she is more proven at this sort of level. Algheed also warrants a betting check.

It's easy enough to forgive ENOLA GREY for what was probably nothing more than a 'bad day at the office' at Newcastle on Friday. Indeed, she is generally reliable and this quick turnaround won't be an issue (she scored on the back of a four-day break in December). Algheed has been knocking on the door and looks sure to give another good account, while Eleutheromania, who landed a novice event on debut for this yard 10 days ago, is open to improvement now pitched into a handicap.

Incrimination is a player on her Polytrack form but GLORIOUS ANGEL should capitalise on what is effectively a big class drop.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 +56%) Bossy Parker	5/6(+56%)	(1) Bossy Parker 5/6, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (11/2) 21 days ago, getting first run. Should put up a bold bid for the follow-up. 5lb higher then when winning over C&D last month, but form working out well; high on list.
2 2nd (9) (28/1 +44%) Rebel Redemption	28/1(+44%)	(9) Rebel Redemption 28/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Well-beaten tenth of 11 to Bossy Parker in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Losing run up to 20; ran poorly when behind a couple of these over C&D three weeks ago.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 -17%) Intoxicata	7/1(-17%)	(3) Intoxicata 7/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in January. 7/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Holding form well without shaping as if she has much in hand. C&D winner who is being kept busy but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort last time.
4 4th (5) (15/2 +38%) Powdering	15/2(+38%)	(5) Powdering 15/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Not completely dismissed. 10lb below her winning mark and has shown encouraging signs since joining this yard.
5th 5th (4) (13/2 -30%) Stella Hogan	13/2(-30%)	(4) Stella Hogan 13/2, Winner at Kempton in October. 9/4, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 47 days ago. Can make presence felt. Running consistently well since October but the outside stall makes things tricky.
6th 6th (2) (66/1 -230%) Moondial	66/1(-230%)	(2) Moondial 66/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Daniel & Claire Kubler when last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 118 days. Tough to assess at present. Back off last winning mark but probably best watched back from four months off.
7th 7th (8) (20/1 -11%) Port Noir	20/1(-11%)	(8) Port Noir 20/1, C&D winner. 5/1, respectable 4½ lengths fifth of 11 to Bossy Parker in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Behind Bossy Parker over C&D last time; 6lb pull not enough to tempt and she is drawn wide.
8th 8th (6) (15/2 -125%) Diamondsinthesand	15/2(-125%)	(6) Diamondsinthesand 15/2, C&D winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. 10/3, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago, running on. One to consider despite poor strike rate. 1-27, but the win came over C&D and has finished second in his last two starts at Kempton.
9th 9th (10) (80/1 -100%) Musaytir	80/1(-100%)	(10) Musaytir 80/1, One win from 42 Flat runs. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 29 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has work to do. 1-42 and isn't threatening to improve that statistic.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Running off 10lb below her only previous winning mark, POWDERING is worth chancing on these terms. The selection wasn't beaten far when she finished fourth in a deeper race over this course and distance last month and can do even better from a more advantageous draw this time around. Weloof and Stella Hogan are a couple of others who have been knocking on the door of late, while recent C&D winner Bossy Parker commands attention too.

BOSSY PARKER showed bags of enthusiasm when landing a C&D event 3 weeks ago and, from a good draw, he may be capable of dominating this contest, so he's preferred to Stella Hogan, who arrives on the back of a solid showing at Kempton. Diamondsinthesand also makes the shortlist.

This can go to BOSSY PARKER whose C&D win three weeks ago has been given a boost by the subsequent wins of the third and fourth.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (3/1 -60%) Egoiste	3/1(-60%)	(3) Egoiste 3/1, Has been in good heart this year, needing a stronger gallop when fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/4) 9 days ago. Could be ready to get back to winning ways. 1-16, but running consistently well; bit more needed to defy this mark but should go well.
2 2nd (2) (6/4 +40%) King Of Speed	6/4(+40%)	(2) King Of Speed 6/4, Successful at this C&D last month and again ran well when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 4/1) 6 days ago. Respected in his current form. Running well lately including a C&D win; major chance from same mark as last time.
3 3rd (4) (13/2 +19%) Edmund Ironside	13/2(+19%)	(4) Edmund Ironside 13/2, Finally off the mark at Lingfield in November and soon left behind a lesser effort when fourth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago. Enters calculations. 1-20, but not beaten far at Chelmsford last time; each-way claims back on Tapeta.
4 4th (1) (6/1 +50%) Sir Titan	6/1(+50%)	(1) Sir Titan 6/1, Ended long losing run at Lingfield (8f) in January. Good effort next time but below form when seventh of 9 in handicap at the same course (7f, 11/2) 17 days ago. Bounce back called for returned to this longer trip. Surprise winner at Lingfield in January and ran well there next time, but held 17 days ago.
5th 5th (5) (9/1 -38%) Pink Jazz	9/1(-38%)	(5) Pink Jazz 9/1, C&D winner. Back in headgear, below expectations (4/1) when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) a month ago. Interesting to see if supported in the market once more. Three-time course winner who is gradually edging back down the weights; watch market.
6th 6th (8) (16/1 -129%) Spring Romance	16/1(-129%)	(8) Spring Romance 16/1, Course winner but twenty runs since his last success back in 2021. In first-time visor, again below form when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces now reapplied. Losing run up to 20 and stamina for this far remains unproven; new headgear combination.
7th 7th (7) (80/1 -264%) Luxy Lou	80/1(-264%)	(7) Luxy Lou 80/1, Won at Lingfield and Bath last season but ended the year out of form, again slowly away when eleventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7.2f) in November. Others preferred back up in trip on her return. 2-32 with her two wins coming last summer; will do well to win this after four months off.
8th 8th (6) (25/1 -213%) Pop Favorite	25/1(-213%)	(6) Pop Favorite 25/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year and added to his tally at Newcastle (8f) in January. Shaped as if still in form when fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at the same C&D 20 days ago, again racing freely. Not discounted. All six wins have come over 1m on the AW, five of them at Newcastle; 0-15 here though.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Sir Titan and Edmund Ironside are speedy types who can set a good tempo. However both are drawn wide and may simply set this up for a closer. With that scenario in mind, none appeals more than KING OF SPEED, who swooped late and fast when scoring over this course and distance on his penultimate start. A respectable second off this same mark six days ago, the selection is thriving on being kept busy and can give the Loughnanes another winner to add to the tally.

EGOISTE has been shaping up well in 2024, looking unlucky not to win (conceded first run) when second at Kempton in February before needing a stronger gallop at the same course last time. He can gain a first win of the year, though King of Speed also arrives in good form and isn't taken lightly. Edmund Ironside completes the shortlist.

The vote goes to KING OF SPEED who won over C&D last month and performed just as well when runner-up at Southwell subsequently.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/2 +13%) Moon Over The Sea	7/2(+13%)	(6) Moon Over The Sea 7/2, Three wins from 13 runs last year and scored again at this course in January. Not discredited when fifth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, 11/4) 29 days ago. Major player reunited with Rossa Ryan. 9.5f win here in January; goes well for Rossa Ryan; one for the shortlist.
2 2nd (3) (12/1 -200%) Zumaaty	12/1(-200%)	(3) Zumaaty 12/1, Course winner. Made the frame on his final 4 starts last year, fourth of 14 in handicap at Ayr (8f, heavy, 15/8) when last seen in October. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after 5 months off. Course winner who returns on a good mark; no history of running well fresh though.
3 3rd (5) (9/2 -13%) High Court Judge	9/2(-13%)	(5) High Court Judge 9/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. First outing since leaving Henry Spiller when respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 9 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark. On a good mark but he will need to step forward from his recent stable debut.
4 4th (1) (10/3 +17%) Cryptos Dream	10/3(+17%)	(1) Cryptos Dream 10/3, Three wins from 8 runs last year, with latest success at Chelmsford City in November. Quickly back to form when second of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this course (9.5f) a month ago. Could be thereabouts once more. One flop in January but generally progressed well for this yard; should remain competitive.
5th 5th (7) (11/1 -38%) Wallaroo	11/1(-38%)	(7) Wallaroo 11/1, Only victory came at this C&D last summer. Failed to stay back up in distance when ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) in September. Return to this trip/venue should suit on his return (ran well fresh in 2023). C&D winner; ended 2023 quietly; returns from a break with something to prove.
6th 6th (4) (14/1 -100%) Dappled Light	14/1(-100%)	(4) Dappled Light 14/1, Off the mark at Killarney in May last year, but last of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good, 6/1) 50 days later. Off 8 months (gelded) ahead of first run for yard after leaving John Joseph Murphy. 1m winner in Ireland; low mileage; gelded prior to stable debut; check betting.
7th 7th (8) (18/1 -13%) Twistaline	18/1(-13%)	(8) Twistaline 18/1, C&D winner who has won twice at Southwell (both at 8.1f) this year. Very slowly away last 2 outings, ninth of 10 in handicap at the same course (11.1f, 16/1) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive back down in trip with cheekpieces repplied. Two 1m wins at Southwell this year; flopped latest but she's bounced back before.
8th 8th (2) (4/1 +33%) Uncle Dick	4/1(+33%)	(2) Uncle Dick 4/1, C&D winner who was successful 3 times at Brighton last year. Shaped as if back in form when fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago, nearest finish having been very slowly away. Merits consideration. More promise last time, on a good mark and a big player if getting it right at the start.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

CRYPTOS DREAM bounced back from a poor effort to finish second over an extended 1m1f here last time and she could be very hard to beat off the same mark. That said, Moon Over The Sea won here two starts ago and should not be underestimated, while Zumaaty and High Court Judge are others who merit places on the shortlist.

Having dropped in the weights, MOON OVER THE SEA scored readily here in January under Rossa Ryan and he is taken to resume winning ways with the same rider back on board. The main danger could be Cryptos Dream, who wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at this course last time, while Uncle Dick has now dropped below his last winning mark.

If Uncle Dick breaks on terms then he'll go close but CRYPTOS DREAM is marginally preferred.

20:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (2/1 -77%) Sunset In Paris	2/1(-77%)	(8) Sunset In Paris 2/1, Successful twice over 1¼m at Lingfield this winter, latterly a classified event 3 weeks ago. Good chance of another win. Won two of his last three, both 1m2f at Lingfield for Rossa Ryan; obvious claims.
2 2nd (7) (7/4 +75%) Storm Asset	7/4(+75%)	(7) Storm Asset 7/4, C&D winner. 11/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. C&D winner; sharper for recent return and this is an ease in grade; not discounted.
3 3rd (4) (4/1 +80%) Pierrefonds	4/1(+80%)	(4) Pierrefonds 4/1, 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on first time. Can't be recommended on Flat form to date but several reasons to expect better this time.
4 4th (5) (10/1 +0%) Reformed Character	10/1(+0%)	(5) Reformed Character 10/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs. 9/1, good third of 11 in classified event at Lingfield (1m) 21 days ago, running on. 0-20 but in fair form and should give his running once again.
5th 5th (10) (66/1 -230%) The Lion Strikes	66/1(-230%)	(10) The Lion Strikes 66/1, Poor form in Britain. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 50/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. First-time blinkers need to make a difference. Second over C&D in January (beaten 4l in a weak race); less good since; new headgear.
6th 6th (1) (10/1 -100%) Coconut Bay	10/1(-100%)	(1) Coconut Bay 10/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. 8/1, creditable sixth of 12 in classified event at Newcastle (1¼m) 30 days ago, missing break. Hood back on. 0-21 for this yard and although she usually runs her race, others appeal more for the win.
7th 7th (11) (28/1 -180%) Well Prepared	28/1(-180%)	(11) Well Prepared 28/1, C&D winner. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in classified event at Lingfield (1¼m) 47 days ago. C&D winner; not found his best form this winter but a revival isn't out of the question.
8th 8th (2) (40/1 -100%) Ebury	40/1(-100%)	(2) Ebury 40/1, Two wins from 59 Flat runs. 18/1, seventh of 10 in classified event at Southwell (7f) 35 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Losing run dates back to 2019 and he's got a patchy record this winter.
9th 9th (3) (200/1 -700%) Ella's Angel	200/1(-700%)	(3) Ella's Angel 200/1, No form. Has changed yard again. Little promise in her six starts at up to 1m2f; new yard today.
10th 10th (9) (20/1 -150%) Thelastwinterarrow	20/1(-150%)	(9) Thelastwinterarrow 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11f, 33/1) 13 days ago. Blinkers on first time. Enters calculations. Ran okay over 1m3f on recent handicap debut; drops in trip with blinkers added; unexposed.
11th 11th (6) (125/1 -942%) Rumailah	125/1(-942%)	(6) Rumailah 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f, 100/1) 11 days ago, hampered. Significantly up in trip. Bred to be useful and today's new, longer trip could spark something; check betting.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

SUNSET IN PARIS sets the standard having won a similar event over 1m2f at Lingfield on his most recent outing, which was his second win from his last three starts. The unexposed Thelastwinterarrow looks to have the ability to go well at this level and may benefit from first-time blinkers, while Reformed Character and Well Prepared are the pick of the remainder.

The recent record of SUNSET IN PARIS makes him a bit of a standout in this field. Thelastwinterarrow has much fewer convictions than the majority of these and is feared most on the back of her decent handicap debut run at Southwell. Reformed Character may prove best of the remainder.

Sunset In Paris can boast recent winning form but there are grounds for expecting much better from PIERREFONDS this evening.

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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 Monday 11th March 2024

Races & Results Monday 11th March 2024

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13:50 Stratford Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Plumpton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow