1 Friday 15th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 42 Races on Friday 15th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:10 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 +17%) Bluegrass	5/6(+17%)	(1) Bluegrass 5/6, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien earlier in his career (placed in the 2022 Dante). Not at that level over hurdles but again shaped well when second in 5-runner handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 12 days ago and this looks an excellent opportunity to go one better. Good runner-up in Huntingdon handicap latest; holds major claims back in maiden company.
2 2nd (5) (10/3 -33%) Rumoursareflying	10/3(-33%)	(5) Rumoursareflying 10/3, Down the field in bumpers but has run to a fair level last 2 starts over hurdles, including when second in 9-runner novice at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) 26 days ago. Good claims. On the up over hurdles, excellent second in Southwell novice latest; well in the mix.
3 3rd (4) (7/2 +22%) Juan Bermudez	7/2(+22%)	(4) Juan Bermudez 7/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Andrew Balding, stays 2m. Ran poorly final 2 outings in that sphere but still warrants plenty of respect starting out over hurdles at an ordinary level. Fairly useful on Flat; off 10 months but enters calculations on his hurdling/yard debut.
4 4th (3) (20/1 +20%) Daniel Deronda	20/1(+20%)	(3) Daniel Deronda 20/1, Modest maiden hurdler who ran below form at Yarmouth when last seen on the Flat in August. A modest maiden hurdler for Amy Murphy; needs to hit the ground running for his new yard.
5th 5th (9) (16/1 +76%) Sir Cilia	16/1(+76%)	(9) Sir Cilia 16/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who was well held on Warwick hurdle debut 53 days ago. Offered little on hurdling debut when fifth in Warwick juvenile; lots more is needed.
6th 6th (2) (80/1 -21%) Cave Article	80/1(-21%)	(2) Cave Article 80/1, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Casey Jones. Runner-up completed start in points but was pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster on Rules debut 23 days ago. Pulled up on hurdling debut at Doncaster; runner-up in an Irish point so can do better.
7th 7th (6) (100/1 +0%) Drill To Dream	100/1(+0%)	(6) Drill To Dream 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who was well held tried hurdling at Huntingdon 12 days ago. Offered little on hurdling debut when seventh at Huntingdon; others appeal more.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (28/1 -331%) Sceptic	28/1(-331%)	(8) Sceptic 28/1, Useful handicapper at best on Flat, stays 1m, folded tamely last time. Remains to be seen whether he's got the stamina for this discipline. Beaten one rival in two starts for current yard on Flat; goes hurdling with bit to prove.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (125/1 -89%) Bubblecraft	125/1(-89%)	(10) Bubblecraft 125/1, Fair at up to 13f on the Flat in France but was pulled up on hurdles debut at Leicester in November and has shown nothing back on the level subsequently. Tongue tied for first time over hurdles. Pulled up on hurdling debut at Leicester; it's easy to look elsewhere.

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13:10 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

RUMOURSAREFLYING was only narrowly denied when second over 2m at Southwell last month and it would be no surprise to see him go one better here. That said, Bluegrass also filled the runner-up berth on his most recent outing and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others who make the shortlist are Juan Bermudez, Galactic Jack and Sceptic.

BLUEGRASS has been shaping up well in handicaps lately and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to open his account as a hurdler. Rumoursareflying probably should have won at Southwell last time and is an obvious threat, with fairly useful Flat recruit Juan Bermudez also worthy of consideration.

This looks an excellent opportunity for BLUEGRASS to open his account over hurdles on the back of his good Huntingdon handicap second.

13:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (6/1 -50%) Majborough	6/1(-50%)	(5) Majborough 6/1, Debut winner of Auteuil newcomers race last April and took a big step forward after 10 months off when 1¾ lengths third to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown 41 days ago. Has a fair bit more to offer for top yard. Won at Auteuil last April; first run since was a big one, when 3rd to Kargese in Grade.
2 2nd (14) (4/1 +47%) Kargese	4/1(+47%)	(14) Kargese 4/1, Group 3 winner in France who has made a promising start for current yard, landing Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last month from a number of these including Storm Heart and Majborough. Respected for all others are likely to improve past her now. She just sets the standard among the Irish after Grade 1 win from many reopposing rivals.
3 3rd (10) (10/1 +38%) Salver	10/1(+38%)	(10) Salver 10/1, Has quickly developed into a useful juvenile hurdler, a ready winner of Grade 2 Finale at Chepstow in December before making it 4-4 with easy victory in 4-runner juvenile at Haydock 27 days ago. One to consider. 4-4 over hurdles and goes well in the mud; it's hard to say just how good he is.
4 4th (7) (6/1 +40%) Nurburgring	6/1(+40%)	(7) Nurburgring 6/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who has taken really well to hurdles, bagging Winter Festival Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Posted a good ¾-length third to Kala Conti in Leopardstown Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown later in December (not seen to best effect) and can't be ruled out after a break. Stayed on well in Grade 2 last time (a nose behind Kargese) and has each-way claims.
5th 5th (12) (7/2 +68%) Storm Heart	7/2(+68%)	(12) Storm Heart 7/2, A fairly useful 1½m scorer on the Flat in France and made a highly impressive winning hurdling debut at Punchestown in December. Very good 1¼ lengths second of 11 to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown since and he's open to further progress. The pick of Paul Townend. Won by a street on hurdle debut; just over 1l 2nd to Kargese in Grade 1 at Leopardstown.
6th 6th (9) (17/2 -55%) Salvator Mundi	17/2(-55%)	(9) Salvator Mundi 17/2, Made a highly promising start when 1¾ lengths second to Sir Gino in listed newcomers hurdle at Auteuil last April for David Cottin. Subsequently bought by that one's connections and open to considerable improvement for new yard. Intriguing contender in first-time hood. Second to Sir Gino at Auteuil (1m7f Listed, heavy) last April, seen off only close home.
7th 7th (1) (11/2 +73%) Bunting	11/2(+73%)	(1) Bunting 11/2, Successful on sole start on the Flat in France and has looked a very good prospect in this sphere, landing the odds with plenty to spare at Limerick before coming in 2¼ lengths fourth of 11 to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. Open to further improvement. Easy win at Limerick; 15-2, kept on well in fourth to Kargese for Grade 1 at Leopardstown.
8th 8th (4) (150/1 -50%) Ithaca's Arrow	150/1(-50%)	(4) Ithaca's Arrow 150/1, Took his form up a notch when getting off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in 5-runner juvenile at Newbury (16.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. Needs plenty more in this company, however. Improved to win well last time (heavy) but not sufficiently to think he's a player today.
9th 9th (3) (33/1 +0%) Highwind	33/1(+0%)	(3) Highwind 33/1, Created a good impression sent hurdling, bagging 18-runner juvenile at Punchestown. Made mistakes when fair eighth of 11 to Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) next time so more is needed from this fair ex-French Flat winner. Jumping mistakes on both hurdle starts, winning first time but soundly beaten in Grade 1.
10th 10th (2) (25/1 -56%) Ethical Diamond	25/1(-56%)	(2) Ethical Diamond 25/1, Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner. Failed to meet expectations on his hurdling debut but took a big step forward when 5¼ lengths sixth of 11 to stablemate Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. May do better still but down the pecking order for the yard. Useful Flat win; too free on hurdle debut and never placed to challenge when Grade 1 sixth.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (28/1 +30%) Mighty Bandit	28/1(+30%)	(6) Mighty Bandit 28/1, Emphatic debut winner of 2m Punchestown juvenile hurdle in November but failed to build on it when ninth in Listed juvenile at Leopardstown following month on his final run for Gordon Elliott. More needed after a break/breathing operation for new handler. Won hurdle debut by nearly 10l; nasal discharge next time; 420,000euros buy last month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (66/1 -100%) Fratas	66/1(-100%)	(13) Fratas 66/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and a five-time winner in 2023. Got off the mark at the first time of asking in this sphere in 11-runner juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. This demands plenty more but she's open to progress. Did well on Flat and won hurdle debut (2m, heavy) in November from a fairly useful rival.

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13:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

With the notable omission of ante-post favourite Sir Gino, it might pay to side with SALVATOR MUNDI, who finished second to the former at Auteuil last April. He hasn't been seen since, but the fact Willie Mullins sends him straight here would suggest a bold bid is expected. His stablemates Kargese (winner), Storm Heart (second), Majborough (third) and Bunting (fourth) all met in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown, so it will be interesting to see how that quartet stacks up now sent over slightly further on a stiffer track. Nurburgring needs to pull out a bit more having hit the frame in a Grade 2 latest, but it would come as no surprise were he to find the required improvement. Salver, who made it four out of four over hurdles when landing the odds at Haydock, is no forlorn hope with conditions in his favour.

Willie Mullins saddled the first four home last year and holds all the aces again with 7 runners, MAJBOROUGH looking the pick after his fine start for the yard behind stablemate Kargese at Leopardstown. He's open to plenty of improvement and can come out on top. Salvator Mundi found only the absent Sir Gino too good in France on his debut 11 months ago and is an intriguing runner. Nurburgring and Salver are also in the mix.

There is an air of unfinished business about the Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Kargese, and MAJBOROUGH is selected to turn the tables.

13:45 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (10/3 +26%) Ballylinch	10/3(+26%)	(4) Ballylinch 10/3, Winning pointer who made a successful chasing debut in handicap at Sedgefield (26.9f, soft) in October. Hasn't built on that effort since, not jumping fluently when fourth of 7 at Market Rasen last time, but it still remains early days for him over fences. Cheekpieces fitted when good fourth at Market Rasen latest; merits serious consideration.
2 2nd (5) (7/2 -100%) Elleon	7/2(-100%)	(5) Elleon 7/2, Arrives in good order, third of 6 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 21 days ago when making effort earlier than ideal. Blinkers on 1st time. Player. Solid third at Sedgefield three weeks ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces; can go well again.
3 3rd (1) (2/1 +40%) Stringtoyourbow	2/1(+40%)	(1) Stringtoyourbow 2/1, Fair winning hurdler who showed some promise after 19-month absence at Cheltenham in October. Pulled up sent chasing on his last 2 starts, though looked in need of the run after another 3 months off last time. Could yet do better in this sphere. A fair winning 3m hurdler but he's been pulled up on both starts in this sphere.
4 4th (3) (10/1 -82%) Hamartia	10/1(-82%)	(3) Hamartia 10/1, Placed twice in maiden hurdles in Ireland for Colm Murphy and produced best effort for current yard when third of 4 in handicap at Ludlow (20f, heavy) on her chasing debut 15 days ago. Needs to find more again upped in trip in first-time tongue tie. Best effort for new yard when third on chasing debut at Ludlow; not discounted up in trip.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (10/3 +17%) Kadex	10/3(+17%)	(2) Kadex 10/3, Won twice over hurdles in France and off the mark at the second attempt over fences in handicap at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in October. However, let down by his jumping when pulled up on his last 2 outings. Hood back on as well as the cheekpieces. Won at Plumpton in October but he has been held back by his jumping subsequently.

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13:45 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

In a moderate event, marginal preference is for ELLEON, who was not beaten far when third over 3m3f at Sedgefield last time and the nine-year-old can race off the same mark here. Hamartia showed some encouragement at Ludlow on her most recent outing and may improve for a first-time tongue-tie, while Ballylinch is on a workable mark and looks the clear next best.

ELLEON soon bounced back to form when third at Sedgefield last time, despite having made his effort earlier than ideal, and he can gain a deserved first success over fences with blinkers applied. Ballylinch could still have more to offer after only 4 chase starts and is feared most, ahead of Kadex.

Micky Hammond's BALLYLINCH has made a positive start to life over fences and with few miles still on the clock he can bag a second win.

13:55 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (11/10 -93%) Reverend Hubert	11/10(-93%)	(1) Reverend Hubert 11/10, Fairly useful performer on the Flat and made it third time lucky over hurdles at Downpatrick (21.7f, good) last summer. Placed in stronger company both subsequent starts and will prove a tough nut to crack if ready to roll following a break. Placed in all five hurdles and this is an easier opening than at Cheltenham in October.
(3) (13/8 +41%) Haiti Couleurs	13/8(+41%)	(3) Haiti Couleurs 13/8, Made the frame both starts in maiden points in 2021 and positive start under Rules when runner-up in a Chepstow novice and Ludlow maiden (both at around 2½m on heavy going). Understandably struggled upped to 24.3f in Grade 2 company last time and merits respect back down in class/trip here. Two seconds on testing ground before struggling in a 3m Grade 2 the last time.
(2) (17/2 -21%) Dasher	17/2(-21%)	(2) Dasher 17/2, Showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers last season and there were positives to glean from last month's belated reappearance/hurdles debut fifth at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy). Entitled to come on for that and improvement should be forthcoming. Not far away in two bumpers before let down by his jumping in a 2m3f maiden hurdle.
(4) (12/1 +0%) Mount Washington	12/1(+0%)	(4) Mount Washington 12/1, Out of a bumper winner and showed something to work on when third here on debut in November. Well beaten in listed company at Newbury since and looks up against it starting out over hurdles here. Ran well in a bumper here before struggling in a Listed race on heavy; retains potential.

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13:55 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

It is hard to oppose REVEREND HUBERT, who showed plenty of promise in 2023 and was last seen filling third place over 3m at Cheltenham in October. Haiti Couleurs struggled in Grade 2 company at Haydock on his most recent outing but is a player based on his two previous seconds. Dasher and Mount Washington both need to improve to win but the former is the pick of the pair.

Provided he is raring to go following a break, Irish raider REVEREND HUBERT should have enough in the locker to account for his three rivals. He was a creditable third to progressive novice Butch (since won a competitive handicap and finished second in Grade 2 company) upped to 3m at Cheltenham when last seen in October and this drop back in trip looks a good move. Haiti Couleurs should also benefit from dropping back in trip and he is the clear main danger ahead of Dasher.

Reverend Hubert sets the standard but a slog in the mud might not be ideal and HAITI COULEURS is a feasible alternative.

14:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(15) (7/2 +50%) L'eau Du Sud	7/2(+50%)	(15) L'eau Du Sud 7/2, Useful hurdler (dual winner in France) who left his reappearance run in the Greatwood in his wake back from a break when runner-up behind Iberico Lord in last month's Betfair Hurdle. 6 lb rise for that effort looks fair and bold showing anticipated for yard who have won this 3 times since 2018. The form of his Betfair Hurdle second reads very well and he's a big player.
(6) (4/1 +33%) King Of Kingsfield	4/1(+33%)	(6) King Of Kingsfield 4/1, Useful in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, excellent second in Grade 1 Royal Bond prior to comfortably opening his account in Leopardstown maiden. Another creditable effort when third behind Ballyburn and Slade Steel in Grade 1 latest and he's an intriguing handicap debutant for top yard. Third behind Ballyburn and Slade Steel last time and holds strong claims on that evidence.
(16) (7/1 +56%) So Scottish	7/1(+56%)	(16) So Scottish 7/1, Hurdles/chase winner who was still travelling strongly when departing 4 out in December Gold Cup here on penultimate start and ran a solid race when fourth back over hurdles at Leopardstown (2m) in February. That ought to have put him spot on for this and highly respected for shrewd outfit. Well handicapped on his chase form and promising hurdle run last month; very interesting.
(14) (7/1 +65%) Faivoir	7/1(+65%)	(14) Faivoir 7/1, Talented hurdler/chaser who capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing this race 12 months ago from Pied Piper and looks to be coming to the boil at just the right time again, running right up to best when caught on line in last week's Imperial Cup. Has to be respected from the same mark. Won this last year & went very close in Imperial Cup last Saturday; firmly in calculations.
(3) (8/1 +33%) Magical Zoe	8/1(+33%)	(3) Magical Zoe 8/1, Has quickly developed into a likeable mare and returned with success in listed hurdle at Gowran (2m) in September. Stepped up further in defeat since, second of 21 in ultra-competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m, soft) last month. Expected to give another bold showing. Runner-up in the Grade 2 mares' novice here last March and has continued the good work.
(2) (10/1 +17%) Zenta	10/1(+17%)	(2) Zenta 10/1, Lightly-raced mare who was 3 from 4 over hurdles as a novice, third in last season's Triumph before landing Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Good third on return/chase debut in December and best effort yet when third in competitive handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest. Looks tailor-made for this. 4yo Grade 1 win last April; good third on handicap debut at Leopardstown; in with a chance.
(9) (12/1 +0%) Absurde	12/1(+0%)	(9) Absurde 12/1, Last season's Ebor winner who struggled faced with testing conditions back over hurdles at Christmas but much more like it when fourth behind Ballyburn in Grade 1 at Leopardstown last month. Promises to do better in this sphere, particularly now switched to handicaps. Paul Townend rides. Last year's Ebor winner who has potential off this mark in view of that Flat form.
(10) (12/1 +25%) Risk Belle	12/1(+25%)	(10) Risk Belle 12/1, Progressive last season and returned better than ever when landing Fairyhouse Grade 3 in December. Creditable third next time and very much caught the eye from an unpromising position when fifth in listed mares' handicap at Leopardstown (18f) last month. Sure to go well. Very close third in the Fred Winter last March; needs to build on this season's form.
(1) (14/1 +0%) Pied Piper	14/1(+0%)	(1) Pied Piper 14/1, Placed in the Triumph/this race at last 2 Festivals and highlighted his versatility when second in Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October. Small-field scenario never played to his strengths in Morgiana Hurdle in November and should give it his best shot again back from a break. Went close in this race last year; 2lb higher this time; every chance he'll be in the mix.
(8) (14/1 +13%) Bialystok	14/1(+13%)	(8) Bialystok 14/1, Useful on Flat in France and enjoyed good first season over hurdles, winning 2 of his 4 starts. Plenty of creditable efforts to his name last summer and had yet to be asked for his effort when brought down 2 out at Leopardstown (2m) last month. Not discounted. 13-2, going well in midfield when brought down two out at Leopardstown; could be involved.
(13) (20/1 +39%) Petit Tonnerre	20/1(+39%)	(13) Petit Tonnerre 20/1, Useful hurdler who was much better than bare result when seventh in this race 12 months ago. Hasn't totally convinced with his jumping in handful of chase starts so far this term but mark has eased ahead of this return to hurdles and application of first-time visor could put an extra edge on him. Fair chasing form this season; 7th in this last year and now 4lb lower; each-way possible.
(19) (28/1 +58%) Mr Freedom	28/1(+58%)	(19) Mr Freedom 28/1, Most consistent sort produced another thoroughly likeable display when landing 6-runner Plumpton handicap (15.9f) 11 days ago, leading final 100 yards and responding well. Should give it his best shot again but this understandably a whole lot more demanding under a penalty. Recent Plumpton winner; this is much hotter but caught the eye in last year's Fred Winter.
(7) (40/1 -100%) Westport Cove	40/1(-100%)	(7) Westport Cove 40/1, Bumper scorer and perfect start over hurdles when landing Thurles maiden (16.2f) in November. Struggled in Grade 1 next time but better efforts (fitted with a tongue tie) back in calmer waters more recently. Does need to raise his game again now handicapping, though. Merely 4th in Listed race latest, but second to ante-post Martin Pipe favourite previously.
(21) (40/1 -21%) Afadil	40/1(-21%)	(21) Afadil 40/1, Comfortable winner of a 2m handicap at the Ayr Scottish National meeting last spring and back on track equipped with cheekpieces in recent months, quickening well to take 13-runner Musselburgh handicap (15.5f) 6 weeks ago. Good value conditional again takes the ride and each-way possibilities. Decisive win at Musselburgh latest; very different track today but may have more to offer.
(18) (50/1 -25%) Samui	50/1(-25%)	(18) Samui 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was quickly back to form to land decent pot in listed company at Listowel (2m) in September. Effort proved short-lived when well-beaten in Grade 3 at Tipperary in October. Absent since and yard look to hold stronger contenders. Absent since below-par run last October but won big-field Listowel 4yo handicap previously.
(20) (80/1 -21%) By Your Side	80/1(-21%)	(20) By Your Side 80/1, Naas juvenile hurdle winner (16.3f) 12 months ago who has plenty of creditable efforts to his name in big-field handicaps, including when filling runner-up spot at Fairyhouse/Leopardstown in December. Not discredited back at latter-named venue 6 weeks ago but this mark demands that bit more. Runner-up in two good races in December but his form needs to go to a new level today.
(22) (100/1 -150%) Media Naranja	100/1(-150%)	(22) Media Naranja 100/1, Flat/dual hurdles winner who dispelled a lesser run at Limerick in December when keeping on for fourth in mares' handicap hurdle at Leopardstown 6 weeks ago. More on her plate operating from out of the weights here, though. With a leading trainer but she's 4lb out of the handicap and improvement is needed.

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14:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Dan Skelton has landed the spoils in four of the past eight renewals, and L'EAU DU SUD is taken to further enhance that strike-rate. Treatment for ulcers saw the six-year-old travel with far more verve when a cracking second in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and that form reads well, with the third winning the Imperial Cup last weekend. Faivoir was narrowly denied in that Sandown contest, but took this prize for Skelton 12 months ago and shouldn't be far away if coping with the quick turnaround. Willie Mullins also boasts a fantastic record in this contest and has five chances of a seventh County success. Ebor hero Absurde could prove to be the pick of them, as an opening mark of 138 in this sphere looks far from insurmountable given his class on the level. Gordon Elliott's handicap debutant King Of Kingsfield is also sure to have his supporters having made the frame in a handful of Grade 1 events.

Plenty with solid claims and it may pay to take a chance on SO SCOTTISH. Still going well when falling over fences here earlier this term, he teed himself up nicely for a tilt at this with a good fourth over hurdles at Leopardstown 6 weeks ago and his mark looks a workable one for a yard that has already hit the target this week. The improving King of Kingsfield, now handicapping, and Betfair Hurdle second L'eau du Sud are other key players. Risk Belle and Absurde are also shortlisted.

Dan Skelton has a tremendous record in this and L'EAU DU SUD (nap) can go one better than when an excellent second in the Betfair Hurdle

14:25 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (4/6 +92%) Ballyrashane	4/6(+92%)	(4) Ballyrashane 4/6, Took 5 attempts to land an Irish point and showed nothing in maiden/novice hurdles under Rules. Far more promise when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft, 20/1) on chase debut and he's taken to improve further in a very winnable contest. No late impression on chase debut, but dropped 2lb and really interesting upped in trip.
(3) (11/4 -83%) Eclair De Guye	11/4(-83%)	(3) Eclair De Guye 11/4, Winless for over 3 years and hasn't looked like changing in a 4 starts this season, tailed off a long way out at Fontwell last time. Hard to have much faith in despite sliding mark, Ought not fail for stamina; poor last time out but dangerous off a career-low mark.
(2) (15/2 -400%) Conceroe	15/2(-400%)	(2) Conceroe 15/2, Off the mark over fences at the second attempt when landing a weak 5-runner event over 21f here in November 2022. Off 15 months subsequently and likely needed run when a tailed-off fourth at this course last month. Yard form is a concern and market may prove best guide. 2m4f hurdle/2m5f chase winner here; can step up on recent comeback; stamina concerns.
(5) (10/1 +38%) Voice Of Hope	10/1(+38%)	(5) Voice Of Hope 10/1, Poor maiden handicap chaser made frame at Catterick in December and Huntingdon in January. Reportedly suffering from heat stress when pulled up at Wetherby last time. Others preferred even in such a weak contest. 0-14 over fences and didn't stay in front long last time; not too easy to recommend.

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14:25 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f Race Class Flow

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

Heavy ground was a valid excuse for ECLAIR DE GUYE's defeat last time and he can be given another chance off a 5lb lower mark than when third at Southwell two starts ago. Conceroe may have needed the run over 2m5f here last month after a long layoff and he should not be underestimated, while Rostello and is another with valid form claims in a weak event.

A really poor event, with BALLYRASHANE taken to build on a more encouraging chase debut fourth and get off the mark over fences at the second time of asking. It's very hard to have much faith in any of the other runners, with Conceroe perhaps somewhat appealing having won here on her final start before a long absence, whilst the temperamental Rostello could get involved if on a 'going' day.

Comply Or Die's nephew BALLYRASHANE is trusted to take his form up a level hiked up in trip. Eclair De Guye is next most feared.

14:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (13/8 +7%) Mumbles	13/8(+7%)	(4) Mumbles 13/8, Gradual improver in handicaps, getting off the mark by 16 lengths at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) in January. Ran at least as well in defeat under penalty here last time and while he's effectively 4 lb higher now that his new mark has kicked in, this 6-y-o is a big player now back up in trip. Easy Chepstow winner off 11lb lower (2m3f); second over 2m here last time; the one to beat.
(1) (2/1 +0%) Molto Bene	2/1(+0%)	(1) Molto Bene 2/1, Left the form of first 2 starts behind when third in a Warwick mares' novice with a tongue strap enlisted in January. Took another step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) recently and, with further progress likely, this 6 lb higher mark could be within her reach. Won at Plumpton on handicap debut last time; up 6lb on more testing ground; a possible.
(2) (3/1 -9%) I Am Spider Man	3/1(-9%)	(2) I Am Spider Man 3/1, Pretty inconsistent on the whole and remains 10 lb above the mark off which he opened his account at Sedgefield back in October 2022. Sedgefield winner in September, but beaten favourite last British run; worth considering.
(3) (17/2 -55%) Arlo	17/2(-55%)	(3) Arlo 17/2, Fair hurdler for Stuart Crawford and, after 18 months off, showed that he retains plenty of ability when third in a Sedgefield maiden in October. Has failed to build on that since but the handicapper has shown mercy and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will give him a lift. 0-8 over hurdles; 4th in a 2m1f maiden last time; back up in trip with cheekpieces tried.

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14:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

MOLTO BENE made a winning handicap debut over 2m4f at Plumpton last month and a 6lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop the unexposed mare from going in again. That said, Mumbles cannot be discounted following his Chepstow win two starts ago and second over 2m here last time, while the Irish raider I Am Spider Man also merits respect.

MOLTO BENE was a ready winner on her recent handicap debut at Plumpton and a 6 lb rise in the weights probably won't be enough to prevent her from following up. That said, Mumbles also appears to be going the right way and he is greatly respected, while Arlo could have a part to play if the addition of cheekpieces has the desired effect.

Although MUMBLES is 11lb higher than when winning at Chepstow he handles these conditions well and is preferred to I Am Spider Man.

14:50 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (2/1 +56%) Readin Tommy Wrong	2/1(+56%)	(10) Readin Tommy Wrong 2/1, Authorized gelding who went 4-4 and looked a smart prospect when a rallying winner of 7-runner Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle at Naas (20f, soft) 63 days ago. Big player with this longer trip likely to yield further improvement. Grade 1 winner over 2m4f latest and there are 3m winners in the family; hard to knock.
(6) (9/2 +44%) Gidleigh Park	9/2(+44%)	(6) Gidleigh Park 9/2, From a good family and has done everything right so far, going 3-3 over hurdles in Classic Novices' Hurdle here (20.2f, good to soft) in January. Has a good attitude. Bright prospect. Unbeaten in four, latterly a Grade 2 here over 2m4f when they went no pace; exciting.
(2) (6/1 +40%) Captain Teague	6/1(+40%)	(2) Captain Teague 6/1, Third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and has translated all that ability to hurdles, winning Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow on first attempt and Challow Hurdle at Newbury (20.5f) in December. Can make his presence felt with his stamina drawn out more. Third in the Champion Bumper and already a Grade 1-winning hurdler; major chance.
(4) (8/1 -14%) Dancing City	8/1(-14%)	(4) Dancing City 8/1, Has improved a chunk with each of his three hurdling runs, landing Grade 1 at Leopardstown (2m6f) last month by over a length from stablemate Predators Gold. Should be suited by this extra distance and capable of better still. Big shout. Brings strong form claims after winning the 2m6f Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival.
(7) (10/1 -43%) High Class Hero	10/1(-43%)	(7) High Class Hero 10/1, Sulamani gelding who maintained his unbeaten record under Rules when bagging conditions event at Thurles (22.5f) in January. Earlier landed listed novice at Limerick in October. Very much one to consider on his first go over 3m. Lacks the wow factor but he keeps on winning; contesting his first Graded race.
(3) (12/1 +57%) Chigorin	12/1(+57%)	(3) Chigorin 12/1, Proved well suited by suited by step up in trip when emphatic winner of 8-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, heavy) 90 days ago. In good hands and can progress further with his stamina drawn out more. Lightly raced and won his maiden over 2m7f, so won't fail for a lack of stamina.
(9) (16/1 -33%) Lecky Watson	16/1(-33%)	(9) Lecky Watson 16/1, Useful bumper scorer who made a winning hurdles bow at Thurles (23f) in November. Built considerably on that when placed in Navan Grade 2 and Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle at Naas (20f, soft) since. Hood on for 1st time and can't be dismissed. Promises to be suited to a 3m slugfest should his jumping stand the test; first-time hood.
(8) (16/1 +0%) Johnnywho	16/1(+0%)	(8) Johnnywho 16/1, Successful in a Taunton bumper and 2½m Carlisle novice hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules. Fine fourth in the Challow at Newbury (20.5f) after but well below that level when occupying same position in Grade 2 here since. Needs to bounce back on his first try at 3m. Has come up shy in two Graded 2m4f races but he's crying out for this stamina test.
(15) (18/1 +28%) The Jukebox Man	18/1(+28%)	(15) The Jukebox Man 18/1, Point winner who has made an excellent start under Rules, winning a bumper and 2 hurdles (all at Ffos Las on testing ground). Posted an excellent 1¾ lengths third of 9 to Captain Teague in Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, soft) last time so needs considering. Placed in the Grade 1 Challow and he's a highly likely improver now sent up to 3m.
(11) (22/1 +12%) Search For Glory	22/1(+12%)	(11) Search For Glory 22/1, Very useful hurdler who secured a third win this season in 3-runner Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novices' Hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy) 29 days ago. More is needed in this company, though. Blinkers on for 1st time. Pulled up in this last year when 33-1; three wins this campaign but again looks opposable.
(14) (33/1 +0%) Stellar Story	33/1(+0%)	(14) Stellar Story 33/1, Dual bumper winner who also made a successful hurdling debut at Navan in November. Has taken his form up a level since, cheekpieces on for first time when 11 lengths fourth to Dancing City in Grade 1 at Leopardstown (22.4f, soft) 41 days ago. This asks for more, though. Limitations exposed last time but 3m around Cheltenham might be up his street.
(13) (40/1 +20%) Spread Boss Ted	40/1(+20%)	(13) Spread Boss Ted 40/1, On an upward curve and went 2-3 in this sphere in 4-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 51 days ago. This is a whole different ball game but he's open to further progress on his first go at 3m. Takes a rise in class; first run over 3m and his pedigree doesn't exactly scream stamina.
(5) (200/1 -60%) Dripsey Moon	200/1(-60%)	(5) Dripsey Moon 200/1, Dual point winner who looked potentially useful when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth in August. Shaped well in defeat under a penalty but has had his limitations exposed since, cheekpieces on when fifth of 12 in Premier Hurdle at Kelso (18.1f) last time. Easily passed over. Looking exposed now and would be getting lumps of weight off some of these in a handicap.

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14:50 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Readin Tommy Wrong has continued to improve with each start, causing a minor surprise when taking the Lawlor's Of Naas in January, and the manner of that performance suggested there would be more to come when stepping up further in trip. Dancing City rose to prominence for this contest at the Dublin Racing Festival and is another solid contender, along with the unbeaten High Class Hero. That said, the vote goes to the outsider of the Willie Mullins quartet in LECKY WATSON. Fourth in the Champion Bumper last season, his hurdling debut success at Thurles earmarked him as being suited to this event and subsequent efforts over shorter distances, including when runner-up to Supreme hero Slade Steel at Navan, offer plenty of encouragement. The addition of a hood may also benefit him. Captain Teague, who was one place ahead of the selection last year, won the Challow with something to spare at Newbury and gives the impression he will take another step forward. Similar comments apply to Gidleigh Park, who maintained his unbeaten record here on Trials Day.

READIN TOMMY WRONG maintained his unbeaten record in the manner of a high-class staying prospect in the Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle in January and, with this longer trip likely to yield further improvement, he makes plenty of appeal. High Class Hero is also unbeaten under Rules and is expected to relish a greater test of stamina, while Captain Teague and Dancing City are others to note in an interesting renewal.

Lots have chances but CHIGORIN appeals as a horse with lots more to offer and a test of this nature should be right up his ally.

15:05 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (8/11 +78%) Fever Dream	8/11(+78%)	(5) Fever Dream 8/11, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and bettered what he showed in maiden/novice company when fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) in October. Likely to come into his own now upped in trip and a first-time tongue tie goes on. Has shown ability over hurdles and likely to be suited by the longer trip; tongue-tie on.
(2) (5/1 +9%) Nelson Criq	5/1(+9%)	(2) Nelson Criq 5/1, Showed ability in a bumper and novice hurdles but failed to improve as required for the switch to handicaps when fourth at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) in January. Remains early days, however. Has shown ability in two of his four starts over hurdles, including last time; shortlisted.
(7) (5/1 +38%) Double Powerful	5/1(+38%)	(7) Double Powerful 5/1, Has yet to make a significant impact under Rules but shaped as if this step back up in trip is well worth exploring at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on his most recent outing. Suggested a return to further may suit when fourth at Wincanton last time; each-way claims.
(3) (9/1 -29%) Tellmesomethingood	9/1(-29%)	(3) Tellmesomethingood 9/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who was having only his second outing in a handicap when narrowly denied over 2m at Plumpton in December. Failed to back it up at Lingfield a month later and possibly unsuited by conditions last time (when tongue tied). Heads back up in trip. Placed in his first two handicaps, but has blown out twice since; wouldn't want more rain.
(8) (18/1 +28%) Journey West	18/1(+28%)	(8) Journey West 18/1, Continues to show little for current yard and can't be recommended despite a tumbling mark. 1-21 over hurdles; hasn't shown enough for the yard to think he will be doubling his tally.
(6) (22/1 +33%) Sadie Hill	22/1(+33%)	(6) Sadie Hill 22/1, Struggled over fences in the autumn and fared no better back in this sphere at Doncaster a couple of months ago. Others make more appeal. 3lb below last winning mark, but has lost her way lately; enough to prove.

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15:05 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

FEVER DREAM returned from a 192-day break to be not beaten far into fourth over 2m in this grade at Uttoxeter in October and he goes off an unchanged mark on his reappearance. Christian Williams' six-year-old makes only his second handicap start and, with the step up in trip and first-time tongue-tie possibly helping, he looks the way to go. Awesome Foursome has been thereabouts the last twice, including when third at Hereford last month, and he could have a say. Of the remainder, Sangiovese appeals most after his close second at Fontwell.

A few in with a squeak but FEVER DREAM took a step forward when finishing fourth over an inadequate trip on handicap debut at Uttoxeter back in October so, provided he's ready to roll, Christian Williams' 6-y-o can come out on top with a first-time tongue tie applied. Sangiovese is going the right way, so he heads up the dangers, with Awesome Foursome rounding off the shortlist.

It may be worth siding with FEVER DREAM who performed encouragingly when fourth at Uttoxeter last time. The longer trip should suit

15:15 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (2/1 +43%) Ascending Lark	2/1(+43%)	(1) Ascending Lark 2/1, Encouraging start to her career when runner-up in a Cork bumper last January. No progress in 2 subsequent starts for previous connections but it'll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting now switched to hurdles for her new yard. Has undergone a wind op. Placed in two Irish bumpers; interesting on jumps/stable debut having had a wind op.
(3) (5/2 +0%) Followango	5/2(+0%)	(3) Followango 5/2, Point/bumper winner who has shown plenty in 3 starts since switched to hurdles, just touched off on her latest start in a Lingfield novice with the re-opposing Bluella Bresil hot on her heels in third. Solid claims. Easy bumper winner here; closely matched with Bluella Bresil on recent 2m3f Lingfield form.
(4) (7/2 +0%) Largy Force	7/2(+0%)	(4) Largy Force 7/2, Fetched £85,000 after winning his sole point start in April 2022 and made a promising start under Rules when runner-up in a bumper at Catterick in December. Also found just one too good on recent hurdles debut at Hereford (16.2f, soft) and she's open to improvement. Irish point winner; runner-up on both starts over hurdles, latest at Hereford; a contender.
(2) (5/1 -25%) Bluella Bresil	5/1(-25%)	(2) Bluella Bresil 5/1, Runner-up both starts in bumpers and, having reportedly lost her action on hurdles bow in November, she proved a different proposition when a close third following a wind op in a first-time tongue strap at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) last month. Needs considering. Improved since wind op, best run when third over 2m3f latest; 2m may suit better; chance.
(5) (10/1 -150%) Dameofthecotswolds	10/1(-150%)	(5) Dameofthecotswolds 10/1, Bumper winner who looked in need of the experience when runner-up in junior event at Ludlow on her hurdles bow in December. Rather disappointing next 2 starts but seemingly back on track when third in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock and big chance here if able to reproduce that level of form. Bumper winner whose best run over hurdles was on heavy ground last time; couldn't rule out.

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15:15 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS chased home two useful rivals when third in a valuable event at Haydock last month and a reproduction of that level of form would give her a big chance here. Ascending Lark showed some ability in Irish bumpers and cannot be discounted on her debut for Harry Derham. All of the remainder have chances, but Followango is the pick of them.

There wasn't much between FOLLOWANGO and Bluella Bresil at Lingfield and it may again be a case of fine margins, with Evan Williams' charge taken to uphold that form and deservedly open her hurdles account. The 4-y-o Dameofthecotswolds seemed to excel herself behind a smart type at Haydock, form which gives her every chance in this company, but she shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal. Largy Force may well build on her hurdles debut promise and Ascending Lark showed ability in bumpers.

In a trappy race the choice is BLUELLA BRESIL who was a close third over 2m3f last time and could be suited by this drop back in trip.

15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (10/11 +17%) Galopin Des Champs	10/11(+17%)	(4) Galopin Des Champs 10/11, Most impressive when seeing off Bravemansgame in this 12 months ago. Suffered defeats to Fastorslow at Punchestown on his next 2 starts but back to his best when winning Savills and Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown this winter, beating Fastorslow by 4½ lengths in the latter. Hard to beat. Clear win in the 2023 running; beaten twice by Fastorslow since but gained revenge latest.
(6) (13/2 +35%) Gerri Colombe	13/2(+35%)	(6) Gerri Colombe 13/2, Dual Grade 1 novice chase winner last term. Bagged another success at the highest level when edging out Envoi Allen on his Down Royal return but his Gold Cup aspirations took a significant dent when no match for Galopin des Champs in the Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas. Given time since. Big gap between him and Galopin Des Champs on latest 3m run; stiffer stamina test can suit.
(3) (8/1 -100%) Fastorslow	8/1(-100%)	(3) Fastorslow 8/1, Inflicted defeats on Galopin des Champs in Grade 1s at Punchestown in April and November of 2023 but last year's Gold Cup winner saw him off by 4½ lengths in the Irish version at Leopardstown (3m, soft) last month. Had wind surgery since then. Should go well but might find his old rival too strong. Reliable; has beaten Galopin Des Champs in 2 of their last 3 clashes; this test can suit.
(1) (14/1 +30%) Bravemansgame	14/1(+30%)	(1) Bravemansgame 14/1, Last season's King George hero was clear of the rest when second to Galopin des Champs in this last year. A bit below that level when runner-up on all 3 outings this term, although he wasn't helped by being hampered by the departing Shishkin when 1½ lengths second to Hewick in King George latest. King George winner in 2022; outstayed by Galopin Des Champs when 2nd in this last year.
(2) (14/1 +44%) Corach Rambler	14/1(+44%)	(2) Corach Rambler 14/1, Fended off Fastorslow to land a second successive win in Ultima at last year's Festival and followed up in the Grand National at Aintree. Off since finishing a respectable 15½ lengths third of 4 in the Betfair at Haydock in November and needs improvement to get seriously competitive at this level. Won the Ultima in 2022 and 2023, then the National in style last April; still unexposed.
(9) (16/1 +20%) L'homme Presse	16/1(+20%)	(9) L'homme Presse 16/1, Top-class chaser who was off for over a year after a late unseat in last season's King George but his comeback win at Lingfield in January suggests he retains his ability. Not seen to best effect over 21f on a right-handed track when second to Pic d'Orhy in Ascot Chase since and this more suitable. Won 3m novice at this meeting in 2022; up in trip against best opposition tackled so far.
(8) (16/1 +68%) Jungle Boogie	16/1(+68%)	(8) Jungle Boogie 16/1, Won bumper, hurdle and chase on first 3 starts for Willie Mullins. Lost unbeaten record when fourth in 2m Cork Grade 2 on return from long absence in December but quickly back to winning ways when stepped up to 23f at Tramore (Grade 3) on New Year's Day. A lot more needed here but he is unexposed. Had just five runs; narrow Grade 3 win over 2m7f in January doesn't advance claims today.
(10) (18/1 +73%) Monkfish	18/1(+73%)	(10) Monkfish 18/1, Highly promising novice chaser in 2021 who has shown he's still capable of smart form back hurdling since returning from a long absence last spring, winning 3m Galway Grade 2 on reappearance in January. This a big ask back chasing but he goes well on testing ground. Won his Festival runs in 2020 and 2021, both at 3m; had just 3 runs in last 3 years.
(5) (25/1 -25%) Gentlemansgame	25/1(-25%)	(5) Gentlemansgame 25/1, Has quickly established himself on the staying chasing scene, having only his third start over fences when claiming the scalp of Bravemansgame in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, heavy) in November. Not seen since but no surprise were he to progress again for a trainer who has won this before. Smart staying h'dler; improved chase form when beating Bravemansgame (who gave 6lb) latest.
(11) (33/1 +18%) Nassalam	33/1(+18%)	(11) Nassalam 33/1, Has reacted very positively to blinkers, producing a really smart performance when turning the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (heavy) over Christmas into a procession. A different kettle of fish trying to dominate a field of this calibre but not ruled out if the ground is similarly testing. Proved his stamina in fine style in the Welsh National but both recent wins were on heavy.
(12) (40/1 +20%) The Real Whacker	40/1(+20%)	(12) The Real Whacker 40/1, 3-3 in novice chases here last season, culminating with a narrow defeat of Gerri Colombe at this meeting. Hasn't been able to take it up another notch this term, his fourth to Hewick in King George and second in Cotswold here suggesting he'll come up short unless a visor sparks improvement. 3-3 over fences here last term, including 3m novice win at this meeting; needs improvement.

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Last year's hero GALOPIN DES CHAMPS put an underwhelming John Durkan effort behind him, when he was defeated for the second time by Fastorslow, when producing a breathtaking performance to hammer Gerri Colombe in the Savills Chase. His Cheltenham preparation continued to go to plan when he then got his revenge on Fastorslow to lift the Irish Gold Cup for a second time and he can follow in the hoofprints of Al Boum Photo, who won back-to-back Gold Cups for Willie Mullins in 2019/2020. Fastorslow has made great strides since being touched off by Corach Rambler in the Ultima here 12 months ago and is a serious player. Runner-up when attempting to defend his King George crown at Kempton over Christmas, and in this race last year, Bravemansgame looks the pick of the home team, although Gentlemansgame beat him in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby and he will need to take a big step forward on the form he has shown this season.

After a couple of defeats GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has reestablished himself as the best around in this division with Grade 1 wins at Leopardstown on his last 2 starts (particularly impressive on the first occasion) and can emulate former stablemate Al Boum Photo and become the ninth dual winner of jump racing's Blue Riband. Fastorslow, who beat the selection twice last year and chased him home at Leopardstown last month, can fill the forecast spot ahead of last year's runner-up Bravemansgame.

There shouldn't be much between GALOPIN DES CHAMPS and Fastorslow but last year's winner looks the one to beat.

15:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (5/4 +58%) Symbolic Spirit	5/4(+58%)	(2) Symbolic Spirit 5/4, Maiden who finished runner-up on handicap debut in this sphere last winter. Mixed bag thereafter but did get back on track when fourth in mares' handicap at Bangor (19.5f) in August. Has since made an interesting yard switch and worth noting if the market speaks in her favour. Mixed bag since November 2022 second to Eventful, but interesting on stable debut.
(8) (15/8 +77%) Birdhouse	15/8(+77%)	(8) Birdhouse 15/8, C&D bumper winner who showed first form over hurdles (in first-time cheekpieces) when third of 10 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) last month, no match for well-handicapped pair. Yard in good form and she could have more to offer at this sort of level. C&D bumper win last Easter (soft); yet to prove as good over hurdles, though third latest.
(6) (5/1 -262%) Weigh Anchor	5/1(-262%)	(6) Weigh Anchor 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and improved with each outing over hurdles back in the autumn, second of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (2m) in October. Returns now handicapping/following wind surgery and she's worth a second look. Second on four of last five Flat/hurdles starts; wind surgery a plus, initial mark less so.
(7) (11/1 -38%) Foursome	11/1(-38%)	(7) Foursome 11/1, Belatedly off the mark on Flat at Nottingham in October and very much looked a work-in-progress in trio of novice/maiden hurdles in recent months. Switch to handicaps rates a plus returning from 2 months off. Needs to help herself more to progress over hurdles, but mark doesn't look unkind.
(5) (16/1 -220%) Pump It Up	16/1(-220%)	(5) Pump It Up 16/1, Modest Flat winner and similar standard over hurdles, keeping on late when third at Plumpton (15.9f) when last seen 12 months ago. Market may prove a useful guide as to expectations on return to action. Back to her best form level in defeat recently, and tempting eased 3lb in the weights.
(4) (80/1 -60%) Walk In The Stars	80/1(-60%)	(4) Walk In The Stars 80/1, Minor promise on first of 2 starts in bumpers during first stint for this yard but offered little over hurdles since, including in 2 starts for P. Corkery in Ireland this term. Back with Christine Dunnett; big step up on her most recent efforts likely required.

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15:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Crem Fresh was well held in third over an extended 2m7f here last month, but she rates an interesting contender as she takes a big drop in distance off a 2lb lower rating. However, a chance can be taken on WEIGH ANCHOR, who took a step forward from her debut effort over hurdles to fill the runner-up spot at Wetherby in October and the winner of that race was thought of highly enough to compete in a Grade 2 next time. Therefore, she could have plenty more to come on her handicap bow after undergoing a wind operation. Symbolic Spirit completes the shortlist.

An open-looking mares' event in which it could be worth chancing the returning SYMBOLIC SPIRIT. She lines up from what rates an appealing mark on the pick of her form last year and she's just the type her new yard has often excelled with previously. Weigh Anchor arrives one of the least exposed and she should improve now handicapping. Birdhouse and Foursome are others to note.

This may come down to which of SYMBOLIC SPIRIT and Pump It Up can exploit a career-low mark, with the former narrowly chosen.

15:55 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (6/4 -20%) Bonza Boy	6/4(-20%)	(5) Bonza Boy 6/4, Didn't kick on from a promising start over hurdles but got back on track over fences this year, building on his Exeter second in January when registering a comfortable first success back at that venue (19.2f, heavy) 7 days ago. Big shout under a penalty. Scored by 19l at Exeter last week; chance with his penalty if this not too soon.
(1) (2/1 +11%) Classic Maestro	2/1(+11%)	(1) Classic Maestro 2/1, Progressive over hurdles, winning handicaps at Uttoxeter/Newcastle and solid start over fences when second of 6 on handicap chase debut at Lingfield (2m) 22 days ago. Winner that day has scored since and he's proven at this longer trip. Shortlisted. In fine form this term with 2 wins over hurdles and decent 2nd on chase debut; good claims.
(3) (9/2 -29%) Walkinthewoods	9/2(-29%)	(3) Walkinthewoods 9/2, A fair winning hurdler who arrives in good nick over fences, again finding only one too good in 5-runner Chepstow handicap (19.5f) 3 weeks ago. Can figure again in this groove. Dual hurdle winner; runner-up over fences on last two starts; conditions suit; chance.
(4) (15/2 +0%) Double Click	15/2(+0%)	(4) Double Click 15/2, Dual hurdles winner who took well to fitting of cheekpieces when runner-up over hurdles at Leicester (15.5f) in January but headgear didn't work so well at Lingfield the following month. Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect with cheekpieces again enlisted. Two wins over hurdles last term; mainly below form this time; bit to prove on chase debut.
(2) (22/1 +33%) Jack In The Box	22/1(+33%)	(2) Jack In The Box 22/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles and similar form over fences for Gordon Elliott but offered little in trio of starts over both sets of obstacles for new yard to date. Mark in freefall but can only be watched until showing more. Maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; modest efforts for new yard; others stronger.

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15:55 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

BONZA BOY is turned out under a 7lb penalty following his 19-length rout at Exeter last Friday and it looks a shrewd move given he's 3lb well-in compared to future handicaps. Classic Maestro is expected to step forward from his chasing bow when runner-up at Lingfield, while the recent form of Walkinthewoods entitles him to a place on the shortlist.

CLASSIC MAESTRO and Bonza Boy arrive here firmly at the top of their game and look the pair to focus on. The former, who bumped into one patently ahead of its mark at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, is narrowly selected to come out on top. Walkinthewoods rates best of the others.

The choice is CLASSIC MAESTRO who has done really well since joining Jennie Candlish. Walkinthewoods is another with a chance.

16:10 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (11/8 +39%) Its On The Line	11/8(+39%)	(5) Its On The Line 11/8, Runner-up in this prior to making all in the Champion Hunters' Chase at Punchestown last April. Won both starts this term at the expense of both Ferns Lock and Billaway. Strong finisher who will be well suited by a test of stamina, so boasts leading claims. Would have been a rare 6yo winner when going close last year; prolific since.
(3) (7/2 -27%) Ferns Lock	7/2(-27%)	(3) Ferns Lock 7/2, Classy, consistent sort who jumps well and arrives at the top of his game having coasted to success at Thurles 54 days ago. Has suffered defeat to Its On The Line this term but expected to be in the mix turning for home and deserves plenty of respect. An emerging force in this division but stamina will be tested over this longer distance.
(1) (11/2 +15%) Billaway	11/2(+15%)	(1) Billaway 11/2, Hardened veteran who is making his fifth appearance in this event (won the 2022 renewal and runner-up on other two completed outings). Showed he retains just about all of his ability this season, finishing well from a long way back when just denied by Its On The Line last month, so should go well. Regular in this race; usually preps at Naas and that run last month was encouraging.
(6) (15/2 -15%) Premier Magic	15/2(-15%)	(6) Premier Magic 15/2, Likeable type who belied huge odds to take last year's renewal with a fluent display of jumping. Has landed the odds readily in a couple of points since, so everything is in place for a bold defence. No fluke about his 66-1 win 12 months ago and he has won all three subsequent starts.
(12) (8/1 +50%) Sine Nomine	8/1(+50%)	(12) Sine Nomine 8/1, Has a likeable profile both in points and under Rules, already a three-time winner in hunters, easily scoring at Wetherby last time. Smooth-traveller who should be suited by the nature of this event, so capable of putting up a bold showing. Impressive last time and could be progressive enough to hold her own at this level.
(9) (20/1 -43%) Samcro	20/1(-43%)	(9) Samcro 20/1, Has won 5 of his 6 starts in points since last seen under Rules and he was a class act in his day (dual Festival winner), so hard to rule out having his first go in this sphere. Former class act who has got his mojo back in points; might get outstayed when it matters.
(7) (28/1 -12%) Quintin's Man	28/1(-12%)	(7) Quintin's Man 28/1, Multiple point winner who has scored twice in hunters and ran well at Haydock last time. One of the least exposed in this field, so progress can't be ruled out. Progressive 7yo who has won over C&D; running well and could join the party.
(10) (33/1 +34%) Shantou Flyer	33/1(+34%)	(10) Shantou Flyer 33/1, Third in last year's renewal and has shown he retains ability this season. Step back up in trip will suit, but he's firmly into the twilight of his career now and despite a couple of recent point wins others are preferred. Placed three times in this but, now a 14yo, his chance of winning this has probably passed.
(11) (50/1 -150%) Time Leader	50/1(-150%)	(11) Time Leader 50/1, Fairly useful chaser with an excellent strike rate in hunters, completing a hat-trick in this sphere when scoring comfortably at Hereford 46 days ago. Others have achieved more but there's every chance he'll give his running. Record of 5-7 in hunter chase and his close fifth at Aintree last season bodes well.
(2) (66/1 -32%) D'jango	66/1(-32%)	(2) D'jango 66/1, Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters lately, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick. Inadequate test at Haydock last time, so should be back on track, but others have better form. Has done well since switched to hunter chases but placed at best if he's lucky.
(8) (80/1 -100%) Ramillies	80/1(-100%)	(8) Ramillies 80/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who has tasted success in points. Has finished weakly the last twice though and is hard to make much of a case for. Still useful on his day but he ran no race at all at Gowran only last week.
(4) (150/1 +0%) From The Heart	150/1(+0%)	(4) From The Heart 150/1, Ungenuine type who has been running quite well in points of late but looks out of his depth in this. Nothing in his profile - under rules or between the flags - to believe he'll be a factor.

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16:10 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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Unbeaten under Rules and in the point-to-point sphere since emerging as a surprise winner of this race last year, Premier Magic is a good place to start with his proven ability to handle the hustle and bustle of the Festival a valuable asset. However, as is the case with several others, the ability to handle truly testing ground at this level is a cause for concern and he might struggle to uphold the form with last year's runner-up Its On The Line, who is more proven on heavy. Even so, it is the lightly-raced FERNS LOCK who shades the vote. He finished half a length behind Its On The Line at Down Royal's Christmas fixture and can turn the form around now he's effectively 7lb better off with Its On The Line when taking into account jockey claims. Billaway rates the pick of the other Irish contenders.

ITS ON THE LINE has edged out both Ferns Lock and Billaway already this season and this stiff test of stamina (in testing conditions) is only likely to aid his cause, so he's fancied to confirm superiority over that pair, who boast solid claims of their own. Premier Magic has done nothing wrong since taking this prize at the expense of the selection in 2023, so he also warrants a strong mention.

This could be more open the betting suggests and a chance is taken on SINE NOMINE, an improving mare with the wind in her sails.

16:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (10/3 +52%) Jilaijone	10/3(+52%)	(3) Jilaijone 10/3, Has run poorly on last 2 outings but the latter was the ultra-competitive Betfair Hurdle at Newbury he's fairly handicapped on the form he showed when placed in the autumn. Always behind in the Betfair Hurdle; down sharply in class, but not easy to win with.
(8) (7/2 +30%) Tapley	7/2(+30%)	(8) Tapley 7/2, Returned to form with a bang when bagging 2m Kempton handicap in November and has run with credit on all 3 outings since, on the latest finishing runner-up back at Kempton just after Christmas. Contender if resuming from an 11-week break in similar form. Consistent since November's Kempton win (2m, good), and sound place claims again.
(1) (7/2 +61%) Magical Maggie	7/2(+61%)	(1) Magical Maggie 7/2, Mare with a good strike-rate, gaining a sixth win when easily seeing off 4 rivals at Ludlow (2m, heavy) in December. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when 19½ lengths fourth of 9 at Newbury (2m, soft) just after Christmas. Respected back from short break. Trip, track type and going all fine, but yet to score outside of mares-only company.
(4) (4/1 -14%) Ip Up	4/1(-14%)	(4) Ip Up 4/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France who has won 2m handicap hurdles here and at Newcastle since joining this yard. Creditable 4 lengths fourth of 6 at Kelso latest but that underlines she needs a bit more from her mark. C&D mares' 0-120 scorer last November and Newcastle scorer since; remains on upward curve.
(2) (15/2 -25%) Matchless	15/2(-25%)	(2) Matchless 15/2, Improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) in November and runner-up on 2 of his 3 outings since. Ought to be competitive again. Musselburgh 2m win and Doncaster 2m3f near-miss last backend; can make spare stamina count.
(5) (11/1 -57%) Fransham	11/1(-57%)	(5) Fransham 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 but latest second of 6 at Kempton (2m, good to soft) shows he's down to a mark he can be competitive from. Yard no stranger to success in this race. Best effort for a bit at Kempton last time; all wins in last five years were at Wetherby.
(9) (16/1 -191%) Whispering Royal	16/1(-191%)	(9) Whispering Royal 16/1, Fair Flat winner who built on the promise of his hurdling debut when off the mark in a juvenile at Doncaster in December. Disappointing at Huntingdon 4 weeks later but given a bit of time since and remains unexposed now handicapping. Last home in the Chatteris Fen latest; doesn't look obviously well treated for handicaps.

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16:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Coup De Coeur justified strong support in the market when scoring with ease at Sedgefield last month. However, the combination of a 7lb rise and the sharper nature of this course could leave the six-year-old vulnerable and it may be worth taking a chance on TAPLEY. The Suzy Smith-trained inmate posted a fine second in a 0-140 event at Kempton last time out and this contest looks a shade easier. C&D winner Ip Up is also worthy of consideration.

COUP DE COUER is 2-2 when partnered by Brian Hughes and a 7 lb rise for last month's Sedgefield success may not prevent him going in again. Magical Maggie and Tapley were both in good heart at the end of 2023 and may give the selection most to do if resuming in similar form.

Jedd O'Keeffe knows what to send to Fakenham, and IP UP (nap) can improve his course record as well as her own, ahead of Matchless.

16:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (4/9 -52%) Major Fortune	4/9(-52%)	(1) Major Fortune 4/9, Proved a different proposition since he was upped in trip this term, completing a 5-timer with something in hand at Lingfield (heavy) 10 days ago. Saddles a 7 lb penalty but looks the one to beat nonetheless. Made it five wins on the trot at Lingfield last week; 7lb penalty; will be hard to beat.
(3) (6/1 -20%) Lelant	6/1(-20%)	(3) Lelant 6/1, Arrives in good form in handicaps, fourth of 16 at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Up in trip and not discounted in his bid for a maiden victory. Creditable runs on last three starts; first run at this trip; heavy going a concern.
(2) (7/1 +13%) Maximum Effort	7/1(+13%)	(2) Maximum Effort 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who took a step forward when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Up in trip now handicapping. Possibilities. Unexposed; fair third in a 2m3f maiden last time; up in trip; interesting on h'cap debut.
(4) (17/2 +58%) Monbari	17/2(+58%)	(4) Monbari 17/2, Runner-up in a bumper on his debut but he hasn't gone on over hurdles, pulled up on his handicap debut over C&D (heavy) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the time. Bumper second; fair form over hurdles, but pulled up over C&D latest; headgear now tried.

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16:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

MAJOR FORTUNE might still be ahead of the handicapper following his fifth victory in a row at Lingfield earlier in the month, and the penalty gained for that success is negated by Ben Sutton's 7lb allowance. It would be surprising if Dan Skelton's charge were unable to continue his winning sequence. Maximum Effort is likely to benefit from stepping up to 3m based on his third at Chepstow and is respected along with Lelant.

MAJOR FORTUNE hasn't looked back since getting a test of stamina and a 7 lb penalty for his most recent Lingfield success shouldn't stop him getting the 6-timer up. In-form maiden Lelant appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of handicap debutant Maximum Effort.

As MAJOR FORTUNE didn't have a hard race when winning easily at Lingfield last week he will be hard to beat with his penalty.

16:40 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (5/4 +69%) Billboa	5/4(+69%)	(6) Billboa 5/4, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (11/8) 28 days ago, all out. This is tougher in hat-trick bid. Progressive 4yo with still likely more to offer; respected.
(2) (9/2 -13%) Inishmot Prince	9/2(-13%)	(2) Inishmot Prince 9/2, 6-time C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago by nose from Maggie McGrath. That is solid form and he can go well again from career-high mark. Ninth win here last month over C&D; another career-high mark but respected.
(5) (11/2 -57%) Musical Tribute	11/2(-57%)	(5) Musical Tribute 11/2, Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 8/1) 21 days ago, just failing and unlucky. Leading claims. Knocking on the door of late, should again be thereabouts.
(7) (17/2 -70%) Maggie Mcgrath	17/2(-70%)	(7) Maggie Mcgrath 17/2, C&D winner. Winner here in November. 8/1, very good nose second of 8 to Inishmot Prince in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Needs to back that up. Just denied by Inishmot Prince over C&D last month; 2lb better off so major claims.
(4) (10/1 +9%) Petit Calvados	10/1(+9%)	(4) Petit Calvados 10/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. Last of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (6f) 40 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual winner in Britain this winter; excuses last time so don't rule out.
(9) (12/1 -9%) So Majestic	12/1(-9%)	(9) So Majestic 12/1, Off 6 months, creditable 1½ lengths fourth of 10 to Billboa in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago. Must improve. C&D fourth to Billboa latest; 2lb wrong here but don't rule out.
(1) (14/1 -40%) Arnhem	14/1(-40%)	(1) Arnhem 14/1, Course winner. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 12 to Dun Na Sead in Mercury Stakes at this C&D (50/1) 140 days ago. Gone well fresh and one to consider. Better than ever when last seen over C&D in October; stiff task back in handicap on return.
(3) (16/1 -113%) Harry's Hill	16/1(-113%)	(3) Harry's Hill 16/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft, 13/2) 160 days ago, not ideally placed. Better on turf and may need this comeback run.

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16:40 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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A cracking sprint handicap to get the card under way. INISHMOT PRINCE and James Ryan are a formidable partnership on the Polytrack with nine victories accrued including six over this trip. He is up to a career-high mark of 86, but could defy that on his way to a possible crack at finals day of the All-Weather Championships at Newcastle. Billboa is really going the right way having won his last two races in Dundalk and he should be more than competitive off his mark. Maggie McGrath was just pipped by a nose by Inishmot Prince over C&D last month, so she has to rate a significant threat. Musical Tribute is running consistently well and hasn't been beaten far in his last three spins on the Polytrack, so should be in there pitching. Harry's Hill is a more than decent sprinter, particularly on turf, but he may just need this run having been off since October.

MUSICAL TRIBUTE was unlucky not to win over 6f here 3 weeks ago and can come out on top if carrying on in the same sort of form. Inishmot Prince is a big player again, while Arnhem may be set for another good performance first time back.

Very competitive with slight preference for BILLBOA, who could still have more improvement in him than most of these

16:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (15/8 -88%) Dinoblue	15/8(-88%)	(1) Dinoblue 15/8, Has thrived since finishing second in last year's Grand Annual, winning next 4 starts, notably when beating the males in Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas. Winning run came to an end when chasing home El Fabiolo in Dublin Chase there since but still produced a very smart effort. Hard to beat. Good form claims on 2m1f chase form; one run over 2m4f, over hurdles in April 2022.
(2) (5/2 +38%) Allegorie De Vassy	5/2(+38%)	(2) Allegorie De Vassy 5/2, Dual Grade 2 winner last season and was also an excellent second in this race when beaten favourite. As good as ever when winning 2 of her 3 starts this term, including when beating Riviere d'Etel by 4 lengths in listed chase at Naas 5 weeks ago. Sure to go well again. Versatile trip-wise and was a very good second in this race last March; solid contender.
(8) (3/1 +33%) Limerick Lace	3/1(+33%)	(8) Limerick Lace 3/1, Smart chaser who's won 2 of her 3 starts this season, making most of a good opportunity in listed event at Doncaster when last seen in December. Arrives on the up and may yet do better still, so she's an intriguing contender in receipt of weight off the Mullins pair. Turned a corner with wide-margin 2m2f and 2m4f wins either side of useful second; involved.
(11) (7/1 +65%) Riviere D'etel	7/1(+65%)	(11) Riviere D'etel 7/1, Ended a lengthy losing streak when beating a below-par Allegorie de Vassy by a wide margin in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. Beaten by that rival at Naas next time and again found one too good in Grade 2 at Gowran since. Probably better going the other way around (tends to jump right). Four wins from 15 chase starts; still involved when falling 3 out in this race last year.
(6) (18/1 +55%) Instit	18/1(+55%)	(6) Instit 18/1, Useful chaser at best but just the one respectable effort this season and looks firmly up against it. Well held by stablemate Allegorie De Vassy on 3 runs this winter; big turnaround is needed.
(5) (25/1 -25%) Carole's Pass	25/1(-25%)	(5) Carole's Pass 25/1, Improving novice chaser who won a 5-runner listed event at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) in good style last month. Seemed to be suited by the step up to 3m that day, however, so opposable back down in trip at this much higher level. Improved with the step up to 3m at Exeter recently; tough task at weights but improving.
(10) (33/1 +67%) Pink Legend	33/1(+67%)	(10) Pink Legend 33/1, Decent strike rate over fences and placed in the last 2 renewals of this but arrives with a bit to prove after dismal efforts at Huntingdon and Exeter. Ground to make up on Allegorie De Vassy on last year's run in this race; pulled up latest.
(9) (33/1 -32%) Marsh Wren	33/1(-32%)	(9) Marsh Wren 33/1, Prolific over hurdles and has looked a natural switched to fences this season, winning 3 of her 4 starts, including listed chase at Thurles 3 weeks ago. A big step forward is required to get involved in this, however. Has moved steadily in the right direction at 2m4f-2m6f but this is a tough task.
(3) (40/1 -21%) Harmonya Maker	40/1(-21%)	(3) Harmonya Maker 40/1, Career best when winning 6-runner Grade 2 mares chase at Thurles (20.2f, heavy, 10/3) in January but that was a weak race for the grade and could manage only third when 5¼ lengths behind Marsh Wren in listed chase there since. Firmly up against it under a penalty. Below best behind Marsh Wren last time and has more to do than for Grade 2 win in January.
(7) (100/1 +0%) Kestrel Valley	100/1(+0%)	(7) Kestrel Valley 100/1, Likeable front runner who gained second success for this yard in comfortable fashion at Ludlow (25.5f, heavy) in January. Good 8½ lengths third of 5 to Carole's Pass in listed chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) since but this looks too tough. Made the running for all four chase wins; lots to find at the weights on rare 2m4f run.

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16:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Second in the race last year, Allegorie De Vassy warmed up for her bid to go one better by defeating the reopposing Riviere D'etel at Naas last month. She can confirm that form, but DINOBLUE, who has improved tenfold since filling the runner-up spot in the Grand Annual 12 months ago, might prove to be too strong. Having landed a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over the festive period, she was no match for El Fabiolo in the Dublin Chase last month. Stamina is unlikely to pose an issue over this longer trip and the top-rated daughter of Doctor Dino can get back on track against her own sex. The manner in which Limerick Lace won the Silver Vase at Doncaster would suggest she ought to be more than capable of making her mark at this higher level, along with stablemate Brides Hill, who also gained Listed honours when winning at Huntingdon in January. Marsh Wren launched a successful Irish raid when winning at Thurles 22 days ago and she is another to consider.

DINOBLUE had her winning run ended only by the top-class El Fabiolo in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown last time and this looks hers for the taking back against her own sex with the longer trip unlikely to be an issue. Her stablemate Allegorie de Vassy was an excellent second in this last season and can fill the same spot again, with Limerick Lace a clear best of the rest.

Dinoblue has stamina to prove and last year's runner-up ALLEGORIE DE VASSY is preferred. Limerick Lace can also go well.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (9/4 +25%) Isle Of Sark	9/4(+25%)	(6) Isle Of Sark 9/4, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 11/2) 10 days ago (first past the post but subsequently disqualified). Big player off the same mark. Passed the post first at Southwell ten days ago (1lb higher from tomorrow); decent claims.
(5) (4/1 +50%) Geremia	4/1(+50%)	(5) Geremia 4/1, Unreliable sort. 9/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f), needing stronger gallop. Off 121 days. On a fair mark but this drop back in trip is of dubious benefit. Stays further; has run well first time up in his three previous campaigns though.
(2) (5/1 +38%) Ravenscraig Castle	5/1(+38%)	(2) Ravenscraig Castle 5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) when last seen 6 months ago. Makes tapeta debut and dangerous to discount eased back into Class 4 company. Consistent last year, often in headgear, but holds no secrets from the handicapper.
(3) (6/1 +0%) Faylaq	6/1(+0%)	(3) Faylaq 6/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2019. Last of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy), slowly away. Off 139 days. Resumes on a workable mark and will be a threat if fully tuned-up. Resumes on a fair mark and is fine on Tapeta; wants a thorough test over this trip now.
(10) (8/1 -45%) Armoured	8/1(-45%)	(10) Armoured 8/1, Course winner in January. Good third of 12 in handicap (2/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Worth another try at this trip but others preferred all the same. Second round of wind surgery has helped; this tougher and needs to settle up from 1m.
(4) (12/1 -20%) Loyal Touch	12/1(-20%)	(4) Loyal Touch 12/1, 6/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago, having run of race. Makes tapeta debut and he needs to get back on track. No excuses on comeback, having been allowed to set a steady pace; needs a deal more.
(8) (16/1 -146%) Parish Councillor	16/1(-146%)	(8) Parish Councillor 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. 50/1, excellent fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 10 days ago, finishing with running left. Not without each-way hope. Looked a bit unlucky not to go closer on comeback and that gave something to build on.
(9) (16/1 +36%) Dragons Will Rise	16/1(+36%)	(9) Dragons Will Rise 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eight wins from 29 Flat runs. 25/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 22 days ago. Up in trip and needs to raise his game. Not as good since returning from 18 months off and this is tougher.
(7) (22/1 -267%) Evening Story	22/1(-267%)	(7) Evening Story 22/1, Course winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. 11/4, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D, needing stronger gallop. Off 119 days. Probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Progressive last backend; could well be more to come and she's one to consider on comeback.
(1) (33/1 -175%) Swiss Money	33/1(-175%)	(1) Swiss Money 33/1, 6/1, third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 80 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat in France last year (winner of a Longchamp claimer on latest start in this sphere in June 2023) and he's not ruled out. Hasn't taken to hurdles and has plenty on his plate off this sort of mark.

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE goes well fresh and with the in-form Hollie Doyle a notable jockey booking, he appeals strongly on his all-weather debut. Related to winners on synthetics, Iain Jardine's six-year-old faced stiffer tests on turf last year and, with the drop in distance not expected to be too much of an issue, this could be an ideal pipe-opener ahead of the new grass season. Of those lower down in the handicap, course winner Evening Story appeals most, with Armoured also considered now upped in trip.

The one who appeals most is ISLE OF SARK, who got his head in front for the first time since his 2-y-o days at Southwell 10 days ago, only to lose the race in the stewards' room. He has clearly resumed in good order and is taken to gain compensation off the same mark. Faylaq will have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward following a break, while Parish Councillor, who shaped well in the same Southwell race that Isle of Sark contested, is best of the rest.

Evening Story progressed last autumn but the low mileage PARISH COUNCILLOR shaped nicely on comeback and is preferred.

17:05 Fakenham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (2/1 +29%) Firak	2/1(+29%)	(2) Firak 2/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Creditable second of 7 in hunter chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy, 3/1) 7 days ago, barely adequate test. Significantly back up in trip. Not dismissed for all that he has a bit to find. 2m second latest; work to do with Rebel Dawn Rising and Janika on last Easter's C&D clash.
(6) (9/4 +18%) Knight In Dubai	9/4(+18%)	(6) Knight In Dubai 9/4, Useful hurdler/chaser but he's not proving the easiest to catch right and was pulled up when last seen under Rules for Dan Skelton. Easy winner both starts in points for current yard, so makes plenty of appeal. Easy winner of two Horseheath points in 2024; still running well in handicaps a year ago.
(5) (3/1 -71%) Rebel Dawn Rising	3/1(-71%)	(5) Rebel Dawn Rising 3/1, Multiple point scorer who is fairly useful under Rules and was last seen finishing second to Premier Magic at Cheltenham 10 months ago. Likeable sort who looks a big player on return. Gifted Janika a C&D success last Easter (unseated last); can defy absences of today's size.
(4) (9/1 -50%) Shentri	9/1(-50%)	(4) Shentri 9/1, Fairly useful chaser for Dan Skelton and made an excellent start in points for this stable, scoring easily. Looks a notable hunter debutant. 20l pointing win on recent return from 587 days out (good); chance, assuming no bounce.
(3) (10/1 +17%) Janika	10/1(+17%)	(3) Janika 10/1, Useful hurdler. First run since leaving Nicky Henderson when won 5-runner hunter chase (4/1) at this C&D 11 months ago (soft) by 16 lengths from Firak. Pulled up in a point on return but can feature if he turns up on his game. C&D win last Easter when Rebel Dawn Rising unseated late on; return may have been needed.
(1) (20/1 -43%) Chief Black Robe	20/1(-43%)	(1) Chief Black Robe 20/1, Vastly improved over fences for Fergal O'Brien last season. Yet to score in points, however, and has a bit to find on form. Racked up good-ground four-timer last summer (2m5f-3m); likely sharper for recent return.

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17:05 Fakenham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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KNIGHT IN DUBAI has been in fine fettle from between the flags and he arrives on the back of a double at Horseheath. The gelded son of Dubai Destination recorded some fair form under Rules during his 2023 campaign and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to gain another success in this sphere. Rebel Dawn Rising should appreciate this return to 3m and is feared most, ahead of Shentri, in what looks an open finale.

KNIGHT IN DUBAI ran poorly on his final outing for Dan Skelton but he's turned over a new leaf in points for this yard and he's worth a chance to make a successful return to Rules. Rebel Dawn Rising is a definite threat if he's ready to go and Firak should give his running once more.

Fellow former Dan Skelton inmates KNIGHT IN DUBAI and Shentri appeal most, the first-named preferred receiving weight all round.

17:10 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (7/4 +0%) Desert Fortune	7/4(+0%)	(6) Desert Fortune 7/4, Didn't offer much over hurdles for Christian Williams but this points winner fared much better on yard/chasing debut when second of 5 in handicap at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. More to offer over this longer trip. Big player. Winning pointer; ordinary form over hurdles; decent second on chase debut; better expected.
(5) (5/2 +17%) Rouge De L'quest	5/2(+17%)	(5) Rouge De L'quest 5/2, Winning pointer but below expectations in 3 chase starts this season, again not seeing his race out when fourth of 13 at Chepstow (23.6f) last time. However, it still remains early days for him in this sphere and tongue strap is applied. No forlorn hope. Point winner; fourth at Chepstow last time (form sound); good chance off 3lb lower mark.
(2) (5/1 +0%) Breizh Alko	5/1(+0%)	(2) Breizh Alko 5/1, Veteran who had cheekpieces refitted when posting a good third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield 21 days ago. Not discounted reverted to chasing. Veteran; 2 chase wins in 2022; fair form over hurdles in 2024; could go well back chasing.
(1) (13/2 -44%) Danilo D'airy	13/2(-44%)	(1) Danilo D'airy 13/2, Won first 3 starts in handicap chases but went the wrong way subsequently and pulled up in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 48 days ago. Unreliable. Hat-trick of wins in 2021; hard to fancy having completed the course only once since then.
(4) (14/1 +30%) Light Flicker	14/1(+30%)	(4) Light Flicker 14/1, Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance but there have not been any real positives to glean from his 4 subsequent starts. Six chase wins, the latest in April 2022; out of form recently, but these conditions suit.
(7) (18/1 -50%) Layerthorpe	18/1(-50%)	(7) Layerthorpe 18/1, Landed a hat-trick in staying handicap hurdles back in 2019 and ran to a similar level on his second start over fences when runner-up at Taunton (23f) in December 2022. However, not in the same form at Hereford 4 months later and has been off again since. Won a 3m hurdle on soft; runner-up on second chase start; back after a 344-day break.
(3) (22/1 -120%) Honey I'm Good	22/1(-120%)	(3) Honey I'm Good 22/1, Notched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but form has nosedived, cheekpieces on when only sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) 26 days ago. Hard to warm to. Three chase wins; not been in the best of form recently; conditions suit and down in grade.

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17:10 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

DESERT FORTUNE returned from 11 months off the track to fill the runner-up spot on her chasing/stable debut at Leicester last month. She is entitled to progress from that display and her finishing effort suggests the extra half mile on this occasion should play to her strengths. Rouge De L'quest sports a tongue-tie for the first time which may yield a change in fortune, with Breizh Alko and Danilo D'Airy others capable of going well.

DESERT FORTUNE made a promising start for Venetia Williams when runner-up at Leicester and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to go one better off the same mark here. Veteran Breizh Alko needs considering back in this sphere after a good recent hurdling effort at Sedgefield, while the far less exposed Rouge de L'Quest could also have a say in the battle for runner-up spot.

This can go to winning pointer ROUGE DE L'QUEST (nap), who has yet to score under rules but was fourth in a strong race last time.

17:15 Dundalk Claimer 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (Evens +82%) Jaafel	Evens(+82%)	(5) Jaafel Evens, Fairly useful gelding. 4-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 13/2, bit below form fourth of 14 in claimer at this course (12f) in December. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley and he's not out of things. Close fourth in a 1m4f claimer for James McAuley here in December when last seen; chance.
(11) (9/2 +44%) Pierre Lapin	9/2(+44%)	(11) Pierre Lapin 9/2, Fair gelding. Course winner. 9/1, below form seventh of 12 in claimer at this course (8f) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Didn't fare that well on his claimer debut last month but capable of better.
(3) (13/2 -86%) Edge Of Darkness	13/2(-86%)	(3) Edge Of Darkness 13/2, Fairly useful gelding. 8/13, didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner seller at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) in October, just kept up to work. Good claims on these terms starting out for new yard. Mark entitles him to respect; tried in cheekpieces on stable debut after five months off.
(12) (8/1 +60%) Snag It	8/1(+60%)	(12) Snag It 8/1, C&D winner. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, left behind approaching final 1f. Work to do on these terms. Has a bit to do at the weights on his claimer debut but capable of a good showing.
(8) (14/1 -155%) S'all Good Man	14/1(-155%)	(8) S'all Good Man 14/1, Fairly useful gelding. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (16f, 11/2), left with lot to do. Off 105 days. First run for yard after leaving W. T. Farrell. Enters calculations. Dual track winner; one for the shortlist on his stable debut after three month absence.
(1) (16/1 -14%) Boom Boom Boom	16/1(-14%)	(1) Boom Boom Boom 16/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner. Last of 7 in minor event (200/1) at this C&D 49 days ago, never a threat in face of stiff task. This more suitable. Completely out of his depth in a conditions race over C&D in January; should do better.
(2) (18/1 -80%) Dukeman	18/1(-80%)	(2) Dukeman 18/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Booking of Keane clearly interesting and could be capable of better in this headgear.
(10) (18/1 -227%) Bright Start	18/1(-227%)	(10) Bright Start 18/1, Fair gelding. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, first run since leaving Saeed Bin Suroor when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not beaten far on his stable debut last month over C&D and might not be far away.
(4) (18/1 +10%) Hasten Slowly	18/1(+10%)	(4) Hasten Slowly 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago, losing all chance with a very slow start. Likely type to bounce back. Might not have been suited by 1m4f here three weeks ago and respected back in trip.
(14) (18/1 +28%) Victory Star	18/1(+28%)	(14) Victory Star 18/1, Modest gelding. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, leading until 2f out and weakening. More needed even allowing for the ease back down in class. Faded late when third in a C&D claimer in January; well beaten in a handicap since.
(7) (33/1 -230%) Moonlit Mist	33/1(-230%)	(7) Moonlit Mist 33/1, Fairly useful filly. One win from 3 runs last year. 11/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Joseph G. Murphy and market may prove a useful guide. Maiden winner for John Murphy at Ballinrobe last summer; not seen since August.
(6) (66/1 -230%) Jupiter Rock	66/1(-230%)	(6) Jupiter Rock 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 22/1) 30 days ago, folding tamely. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers need to have positive effect now. No show in any run for his current stable, including in a 1m maiden here last month.
(13) (80/1 -567%) Roderick	80/1(-567%)	(13) Roderick 80/1, Fair gelding. 66/1, first run since leaving Philip M. Byrne when fourteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 92 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Four-time winner but yet to do much on this surface; no success over hurdles of late.
(15) (150/1 -127%) Tincurra Lad	150/1(-127%)	(15) Tincurra Lad 150/1, Winning jumper. Twice-raced maiden on Flat. Ninth of 11 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D 44 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Reserve 1. First reserve; well beaten in maidens over 1m4f and this trip here recently.

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17:15 Dundalk Claimer 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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JAAFEL has the ability to land this claimer. He has moved to Sean Davis, who is bidding for his first victory in the training ranks, after regularly picking up prize money for James McAuley. He landed a C&D handicap in October and kept on for fourth when last seen in a claimer here in December. Incredibly, Denis Hogan is due to saddle half of the 14 runners. The most interesting of his squad could turn out to be Edge Of Darkness who won a seller at Musselburgh in October for Charlie Johnston. This is his Irish debut after winning four times in Britain. Hasten Slowly is far from advantaged at the weights, but is one that could run into a place over a trip she likes. S'all Good Man and Snag It are others to consider.

A trappy claimer but EDGE OF DARKNESS holds a good chance on these terms starting out for a new yard and gets the tentative vote. S'all Good Man and Jaafel head up the dangers, with Bright Start another worth monitoring with a recent run under his belt.

Denis Hogan empties the bench here as he supplies half the field, and he might just have the answer here with BRIGHT START

17:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (5/2 +17%) Let's Go Hugo	5/2(+17%)	(1) Let's Go Hugo 5/2, C&D winner in October and runner-up here on both starts since. Player if resuming from a 3-month break in similar form. Won over C&D in October and twice second here since; off three months but has won fresh.
(2) (11/4 +17%) Spanish Angel	11/4(+17%)	(2) Spanish Angel 11/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Off 5 months, shaped better than result when seventh of 10 over C&D 18 days ago, finishing with running left after meeting trouble. Worth siding with. 2lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer; ran better than it looked on his return.
(4) (11/4 -83%) Water Of Leith	11/4(-83%)	(4) Water Of Leith 11/4, Course winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Southwell (5f, 3/1) 85 days ago. Remains with handicapping scope on old form. Respected. Won over 5f at Southwell in December; can go well fresh, but a turning 5f may not be ideal.
(6) (10/3 +33%) Thismydream	10/3(+33%)	(6) Thismydream 10/3, One win from 38 Flat runs. 3/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 22 days ago. Visor back on. Record of 1-38 very much a concern, but has been running well lately; each-way shout.
(5) (25/1 -56%) All In The Hips	25/1(-56%)	(5) All In The Hips 25/1, Course winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year and went in again at Chelmsford (5f) in January. 33/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Course winner over 6f, but rarely seen over 5f these days and may find this too sharp.
(3) (40/1 -150%) Sounds Of Spring	40/1(-150%)	(3) Sounds Of Spring 40/1, Fair turf winner in Ireland. First run since leaving Ken Condon when last of 10 in C&D handicap 18 days ago. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. Three-time winner in Ireland; no show on stable debut last month; best watched for now.

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17:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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WATER OF LEITH was victorious by a length over track and trip on his latest outing and he was put up 5lb for that victory. Jim Goldie's six-year-old remains feasibly treated and he can record a double. Let's Go Hugo has filled the runner-up spot on both starts since scoring over this C&D three runs back and he has to be considered in this sort of form. Of the remainder, Thismydream appeals most after his fourth at Chelmsford.

SPANISH ANGEL would have finished closer on his recent C&D reappearance but for meeting trouble and looks worth chancing having dipped to 2 lb below the mark he defied here last summer. Water of Leith and Let's Go Hugo might be the pair to give him most to do.

The vote goes to SPANISH ANGEL, 2lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer. He ran better than it looked on last month's return.

17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(13) (10/3 +45%) Waterford Whispers	10/3(+45%)	(13) Waterford Whispers 10/3, Off the mark at the second attempt after 7 months off at Galway in October and took a big step forward when following up at Fairyhouse in December, well suited by increase in trip. Improved further when runner-up on handicap bow at Leopardstown later that month and capable of better still. Unexposed 6yo; should have more to offer and looks an ideal type for this race; respected.
(5) (4/1 -14%) Quai De Bourbon	4/1(-14%)	(5) Quai De Bourbon 4/1, Fourth on second start in France for Y. Fouin and looked a smart stayer in the making when winning big-field maiden at Naas on his Irish debut (after 13 months off). Made to work hard when following up at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) last time and he remains unexposed sent handicapping upped in trip. Ex-French youngster who is 2-2 since joining Willie Mullins; unexposed; has to be feared.
(6) (5/1 +55%) Better Days Ahead	5/1(+55%)	(6) Better Days Ahead 5/1, Completed a simple task when getting off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse in November and showed improved form in defeat in stronger company on next 2 starts, conceding 15 lb to Asian Master (fourth in Supreme) when runner-up at Navan in January. Folly to discount on handicap debut. Ran well behind subsequent Supreme winner Slade Steel on penultimate start; possibilities.
(14) (7/1 +56%) Ocastle Des Mottes	7/1(+56%)	(14) Ocastle Des Mottes 7/1, Much improved once sent handicapping for Gabriel Leenders in France and bagged 2m2f handicap at Auteuil in June. Failed to live up to his billing making his first start outside France at Newbury last month (took a while to be reshod at start) so it would be unwise to overlook him here. Ex-French 5yo who has stamina to prove over this trip on second start for Willie Mullins.
(9) (10/1 +17%) Answer To Kayf	10/1(+17%)	(9) Answer To Kayf 10/1, Made the most of a return to a lower grade when doubling his tally over hurdles at Naas (19.1f, heavy) last month. Lightly raced for his age, he could have more to offer now stepping into handicap company for the first time. Has built up a good partnership with John Shinnick this term; holds very solid claims.
(10) (10/1 +50%) What's Up Darling	10/1(+50%)	(10) What's Up Darling 10/1, Improved plenty from his hurdling debut to overcome the step up in class when landing Grade 3 at Navan in November and has run well on both subsequent starts, albeit unable to justify short odds at Gowran last time. Step up in trip promises to suit, so plenty to like on handicap bow. Pedigree and other factors suggest this step up in trip is well worth exploring.
(8) (14/1 +30%) Yeats Star	14/1(+30%)	(8) Yeats Star 14/1, Doubled his tally at Punchestown in November and has made a good start to life in handicaps, improving further upped another 4f in trip when third of 22 to Maxxum at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) last month. 1 of 7 for this yard. Ties in with Waterford Whispers on penultimate effort; consistent and steadily progressive.
(4) (16/1 -146%) No Ordinary Joe	16/1(-146%)	(4) No Ordinary Joe 16/1, Has been brought along gradually this season and very much caught the eye when third at Kempton (21f, soft) last month, ridden as though there's other races in mind. Finished a fine second in this corresponding event last year, but stable form is a major worry this time. Signs of a return to form last month; good second off only 1lb lower in this race in 2023.
(3) (16/1 +0%) Sonigino	16/1(+0%)	(3) Sonigino 16/1, Three wins last season and built on good in-frame efforts in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow and Greatwood at Cheltenham in autumn when scoring at Aintree in December. Disappointed (and looked less than resolute off the bridle) in the Lanzarote last time but hopefully that was just a one-off. Solid effort in major handicap here in November; generally progressive; still of interest.
(17) (18/1 +73%) Mel Monroe	18/1(+73%)	(17) Mel Monroe 18/1, Has seemingly reached her limit in form terms, no match for her stablemate when 15¾ lengths third of 6 to Brighterdaysahead in listed hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy) last month. More required on her second handicap start. Ran well over 2m4f here in October; no further progress since; others preferred.
(7) (28/1 +15%) Jay Jay Reilly	28/1(+15%)	(7) Jay Jay Reilly 28/1, Sprang a 33/1 surprise back hurdling for the first time in nearly 2 years when taking the competitive Lanzarote at Kempton in January. That effort possibly left a mark as he finished well held at Ascot 5 weeks later and this is an even tougher assignment. Successful in major handicap at Kempton under Tristan Durrell on penultimate outing.
(11) (28/1 +44%) Angels Breath	28/1(+44%)	(11) Angels Breath 28/1, Jumping has proved an issue in pair of outings over fences this term but more like it back hurdling the last twice, needing the emphasis a bit less on stamina when fifth at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) last month. This a completely different kettle of fish, however. 0-7 for current yard and it's hard to envisage him landing this hot contest aged ten.
(15) (33/1 +18%) Sequestered	33/1(+18%)	(15) Sequestered 33/1, Dual hurdles winner this season but wasn't seen to best effect on handicap debut when tenth of 22 at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) last month. Big outsider once again. Successful twice over 2m4f this term but recent efforts suggest he can be opposed.
(2) (50/1 -100%) Hollow Games	50/1(-100%)	(2) Hollow Games 50/1, Good third in Galway Plate back in August but well below that level on all 3 subsequent starts (running poorly when unseating at Leopardstown last month). Needs this switch to hurdling to spark some sort of revival. Switches back to hurdles from fences; third off just 1lb lower in this race two years ago.
(18) (50/1 -25%) Bingoo	50/1(-25%)	(18) Bingoo 50/1, Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when winning 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) on Boxing Day reappearance. Came up short bidding for a 4-timer at Kelso earlier this month and unlikely to be troubling the judge in this company. Generally productive but his form dipped sharply in major handicap at Kelso last time.
(22) (66/1 +34%) Jason The Militant	66/1(+34%)	(22) Jason The Militant 66/1, One-time very smart hurdler for Henry de Bromhead but little impact for current yard, failing to build on the glimmer of promise he showed at Haydock when down the field at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Best watched back up in trip. Formerly useful; record for current stable is far from convincing; new headgear.
(1) (66/1 +0%) Magic Tricks	66/1(+0%)	(1) Magic Tricks 66/1, Doubled his tally over hurdles at Down Royal in November. Probably still in form following a 9-week break when twelfth in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown (16f, soft) last month and that should have at least blown away any cobwebs. Exposed sort who is vulnerable off top weight and has something to prove over the new trip.
(21) (66/1 +0%) Shared	66/1(+0%)	(21) Shared 66/1, Took well to hurdling for this yard last season and improved again to win 2m Chepstow handicap on reappearance in October. Ran creditably after 5 months off when third at Newbury earlier this month but perhaps found the Imperial Cup at Sandown (16f, soft) too competitive 6 days ago. Worth a crack at 2m4f but still has something to prove in strongly contested handicaps.
(23) (80/1 +20%) Russian Ruler	80/1(+20%)	(23) Russian Ruler 80/1, Evidently not been the easiest to train but he seemed on the improve when landing a Newbury handicap and Kempton novice late last season. Took a step back in the right direction with chasing seemingly aborted at Kelso earlier this month but yard form makes him tough to recommend. Ended last season with two wins but this term hasn't gone so well; tough task.
(12) (100/1 -203%) Stuzzikini	100/1(-203%)	(12) Stuzzikini 100/1, Bolted up on his second handicap start at Clonmel (by 31 lengths) in November but not in anything like the same form at Punchestown later that month. Likely to strip fitter for his Naas effort (22.7f, heavy) last month and is 1 for 7 for the Gordon Elliott battalion. Consistent spell culminated in Clonmel win; form has dipped markedly in his two runs since.
(19) (125/1 -150%) Fiveonefive	125/1(-150%)	(19) Fiveonefive 125/1, Has hit the target 3 times this season but seemingly shaping up for when the ground dries up judged on recent efforts at Navan/Punchestown. Easy enough to look elsewhere with that in mind. Seemingly outstayed over 2m4f last month and evidently needs a return to shorter.

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17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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Quai De Bourbon clearly has a decent engine judged on his two victories for Willie Mullins at Naas and Clonmel. That being said, his jumping was far from fluent on either occasion and it will need to have been improved upon. No Ordinary Joe went into many notebooks with his latest third at Kempton, but the form of the stable is enough to temper any enthusiasm and it is the same owner, JP McManus, who may hold the key with WATERFORD WHISPERS. The six-year-old built on his only start last season with a brace of victories at Galway and Fairyhouse before finishing second in a Leopardstown handicap in December. Open to a considerable amount of improvement, a mark of 133 may underestimate him. Better Days Ahead's more recent form was well advertised in the Supreme on Tuesday and he is capable of being in the mix, while others to consider include Answer To Kayf, What's Up Darling and Ocastle Des Mottes.

Henry de Bromhead kicked off the Festival in style on Tuesday and he can bring down the curtain with WATERFORD WHISPERS, who is improving in leaps and bounds and can have his runner-up effort at Leopardstown over Christmas upgraded given the race wasn't run to suit. Quai de Bourbon is 2-2 for Willie Mullins and he can provide most resistance now handicapping, with last year's runner-up No Ordinary Joe rounding off the shortlist despite his yard's much publicised exasperating week.

The vote goes to WATERFORD WHISPERS, who should improve further. Answer To Kayf and Yeats Star tie in with the selection.

17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (11/10 -38%) Native King	11/10(-38%)	(4) Native King 11/10, Twice-raced colt. 6/1, shaped well when second of 10 in C&D novice 24 days ago, just failing. Open to further improvement and the one to beat. Much more like it over C&D latest and has similar claims to Crown Estate on that.
(2) (5/4 +29%) Crown Estate	5/4(+29%)	(2) Crown Estate 5/4, Fair form. 8/1 and blinkered first time, fourth of 9 in maiden at Sandown (1m, good to soft) in August. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for 7 months. The obvious threat to Native Ruler. Found a few decent maiden/novice events on turf last summer; helps set the standard.
(3) (11/2 -83%) Infatuator	11/2(-83%)	(3) Infatuator 11/2, Churchill colt. Closely related to 1¼m-2m winner Argus and 9f-1¾m winner Steel Prince, both useful. Dam winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 7.5f winner). Noteworthy newcomer. From a very good family; wouldn't need to be anything special to make a winning debut.
(1) (100/1 -150%) Golden Echo	100/1(-150%)	(1) Golden Echo 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in C&D maiden 36 days ago. Looks more one for handicaps after this. This is again likely to prove beyond her, with handicaps probably next on the agenda.
(5) (150/1 -127%) Fairfax Beauty	150/1(-127%)	(5) Fairfax Beauty 150/1, 100/1, 11 lengths behind native Ruler when seventh of 10 in on her C&D debut 24 days ago. 100-1 for her recent C&D debut, when a long way behind Native King; remains best watched.

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17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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The Gosdens have struck with a couple of three-year-olds in maidens in the past few days and CROWN ESTATE can follow suit, with the switch to the all-weather expected to be ideal. Having had a wind problem addressed since last seen, the now-gelded son of Dubawi, whose Classic-winning dam started off with an all-weather triumph, appears to be getting better with each race and could be too wily for this bunch. Native King is going the right way and is respected after last month's near-miss over C&D, while Infatuator warrants a betting check on debut.

NATIVE KING went down by only a nose over C&D last month and can go one better now. Crown Estate looks the obvious threat unless the betting speaks in the favour of Archie Watson newcomer Infatuator.

Beaten a nose over C&D latest, NATIVE KING is preferred to Crown Estate. The market will help with the well-related Infatuator.

17:50 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (Evens +60%) Emeric	Evens(+60%)	(5) Emeric Evens, C&D winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. 2/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. Can give a good account. Two good C&D runs of late and should again be thereabouts with rider's claim a positive.
(3) (7/2 +13%) Walhaan	7/2(+13%)	(3) Walhaan 7/2, C&D winner. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, heavy) 79 days ago. Fairly useful on the all weather, good on last Flat outing. One to consider. C&D winner last November ran well off this mark next time; one to consider.
(2) (6/1 -33%) Jungle Cove	6/1(-33%)	(2) Jungle Cove 6/1, Course winner. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft). Off 171 days. Significantly back up in trip. Has good mark on pick of form. Absent since below-par run in testing ground in September and may need this.
(11) (8/1 +0%) Tara Power	8/1(+0%)	(11) Tara Power 8/1, Course winner. One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 42 days ago, left with too much to do. Hard to win with and being 9lb out of handicap here makes this even tougher.
(1) (14/1 -75%) Firstman	14/1(-75%)	(1) Firstman 14/1, C&D winner. 28/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good). Off 9 months. Down in trip. Can make presence felt. 1m4f winner here; long absent and inadequate trip so best watched.
(7) (20/1 +39%) Forbidden Planet	20/1(+39%)	(7) Forbidden Planet 20/1, 80/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft). Off 22 months. First run for yard after leaving Paul W. Flynn. AW winner in Britain with interrupted campaign in recent years; back from long absence.
(8) (25/1 -79%) Pachmena	25/1(-79%)	(8) Pachmena 25/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 43 Flat runs. 20/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner but regressive this year so has a fair bit to find.
(10) (25/1 -56%) Arctic Blaze	25/1(-56%)	(10) Arctic Blaze 25/1, C&D winner. 20/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 21 days ago. On a long losing run and she weakened tamely here (1m4f) latest; 5lb wrong here.
(9) (40/1 -233%) Tender Camilla	40/1(-233%)	(9) Tender Camilla 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Noel Meade when eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 20/1) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Probably needed recent comeback run here so more expected of now.
(4) (50/1 -257%) Eikonix	50/1(-257%)	(4) Eikonix 50/1, Fairly useful winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding. Poor/ungenuine hurdler for this yard, below form eighth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 75 days ago. Testing conditions over hurdles this winter weren't ideal so should appreciate AW return.
(6) (66/1 -560%) Fanaigi Linn	66/1(-560%)	(6) Fanaigi Linn 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in minor event at Cork (12f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 6 months. Makes polytrack debut. Makes handicap debut. Poor efforts for current yard last summer and can only be watched here on AW debut.

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17:50 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

EMERIC wouldn't be winning out of turn. Paul Flynn's charge was a close third on his last couple of starts over C&D and Jack Kearney's 5lb claim has him on an appealing mark. This son of Elusive Pimpernel knows where the winning post is in Dundalk having won twice here before. Firstman would prefer more of a trip, but he has to be feared coming off a break. He was running in very valuable handicaps back in May and June and has banked five victories during his career including three at this venue. Walhaan won over C&D in November and should be one of the leading protagonists after running well for a long way over hurdles in Leopardstown at Christmas.

It good be worth chancing JUNGLE COVE, who starts the new season off a potentially good mark. Emeric went close to resuming winning ways over C&D last month and is the obvious threat, with Walhaan and Firstman completing the shortlist.

EMERIC has strong recent form and won twice over C&D this time last year and could take plenty of beating

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (2/1 +50%) Etretat	2/1(+50%)	(1) Etretat 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 32 days ago, still green. Sort yard does well with in these events so not taken lightly. Improvement to finish third on handicap/AW debut over C&D last month; major chance.
(6) (7/2 +71%) Rocket Warrior	7/2(+71%)	(6) Rocket Warrior 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Bath in September. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in nursery at this C&D. Off 113 days. Turf maiden winner last September and third in C&D nursery in November; off four months.
(4) (7/2 +50%) Lanfranco	7/2(+50%)	(4) Lanfranco 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 86 days ago. Well-bred sort from top yard so worth a second look on handicap debut. Hasn't backed up a promising debut; may show more now handicapping, but will need to.
(5) (7/1 -17%) Bas Bleu	7/1(-17%)	(5) Bas Bleu 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 6 in novice (9/4) at this course (12.2f) 28 days ago. Close third on handicap bow at Lingfield the time before so player off same mark down in trip. Placed last three starts and just caught last time; not sure dropping back in trip ideal.
(3) (17/2 -183%) Billiegee	17/2(-183%)	(3) Billiegee 17/2, Thrice-raced winner. Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Winner here in September. Fourth of 7 in nursery at Ripon (8f, good, 9/1). Off 167 days. May well do better. Won here last September; off 167 days but bred to appreciate the longer trip and respected.
(8) (10/1 -233%) Dream Selection	10/1(-233%)	(8) Dream Selection 10/1, Much improved switched to handicaps/AW this year, winning 6-runner event at this C&D 25 days ago. Sure to go well again. Improving and got off the mark over C&D last month; up 5lb but still high on the list.
(7) (20/1 -150%) Valadero	20/1(-150%)	(7) Valadero 20/1, 11/4 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Darryll Holland when third of 5 in handicap at this C&D 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey (sold for 10,000 gns in February). In the frame in five of eight starts, but more needed starting out for another new trainer.
(2) (25/1 -213%) Kaaress	25/1(-213%)	(2) Kaaress 25/1, Three wins from 7 runs last year. 6/1, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at this course (8.6f). Off 160 days. Respected. 3-3 here in the autumn; returns from 160 days off from 5lb higher; market informative.

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

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

Kaaress is likely to attract plenty of support as she bids for a four-timer after securing victory by a short head over C&D when last seen in October and she is likely to be thereabouts off a 5lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to ETRETAT, who wasn't beaten far into third on his handicap bow over this track and trip last month and he remains on the same mark. Charlie Johnston's gelding could have plenty more to offer under Silvestre De Sousa and he is taken to get off the mark. Last-time-out winner Dream Selection is another to consider, despite a 5lb rise for that success.

DREAM SELECTION has been much improved switched to handicaps this season and can follow up last month's C&D win. Etretat was still green when an improved third on his handicap bow over C&D 32 days ago so is feared along with Bas Bleu, who's been knocking on the door of late.

The vote goes to ETRETAT who made a promising handicap/AW debut when third over C&D last month. That form has already been boosted.

18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (2/1 +43%) Albasheer	2/1(+43%)	(1) Albasheer 2/1, Dead-heated with Summerghand in valuable handicap at York in August and proved as good as ever when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (6f, 9/4) on New Year's Day. Has to be respected back at 5f. Impressive in a 6f handicap here on New Year's Day; new trip but still commands respect.
(4) (9/2 +18%) Hiya Maite	9/2(+18%)	(4) Hiya Maite 9/2, Won 3 times in 2023, including when easily landing 9-runner event at Southwell last time by 5½ lengths from Above. Tongue strap back on here and he's likely to prove competitive again from 10 lb higher mark. Hugely impressive at Southwell last time; 10lb rise against better opposition the worry.
(12) (6/1 +8%) Harry Brown	6/1(+8%)	(12) Harry Brown 6/1, 7/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 34 days ago, running on. Mark still appeals as fair and he's not written off. Good record on AW; 3lb higher than for latest second but the best could yet be to come.
(9) (8/1 -140%) Billyjoh	8/1(-140%)	(9) Billyjoh 8/1, Impressive winner at Southwell last month before improving again to follow up in an 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 9 days ago, Clearly in the form of his life and he should be bang there if regular slow starts don't prove an issue back at the minimum trip. Progressive 6f performer; faces different test now & won't get away with blowing the start.
(10) (9/1 -13%) Burning Cash	9/1(-13%)	(10) Burning Cash 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 34 days ago, running on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Ran well behind a rapid improver over C&D last month; in the mix with a repeat.
(11) (10/1 +50%) Mondammej	10/1(+50%)	(11) Mondammej 10/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 10/1) 3 days ago, missing break. Hard to have much faith in at present despite having fallen to attractive mark, Losing run stands at 34 and he's spurned easier opportunities than this in recent months.
(2) (16/1 -60%) Badri	16/1(-60%)	(2) Badri 16/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Ascot (5f) in October. Not quite in same form when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 12/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive with yard still not firing. Flourished last year; looked rusty on his return but better expected this time.
(5) (16/1 -60%) Bedford Flyer	16/1(-60%)	(5) Bedford Flyer 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in November. 10/1, another creditable effort when 4 lengths fourth of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Holding form well this winter and has frame claims again. Ran well in a Listed event last time and this C&D winner looks set for another big run.
(6) (22/1 -83%) Bergerac	22/1(-83%)	(6) Bergerac 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. 20/1, bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Ended 2023 with two wins but little room for error off his current mark.
(7) (25/1 -56%) Fine Wine	25/1(-56%)	(7) Fine Wine 25/1, C&D winner. 25/1, 5¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Mark looks particularly lenient if able to bounce back to form. Just 5 runs since his was 3rd in a valuable C&D h'cap off 12lb higher; potental reviver.
(3) (50/1 -213%) Brazen Bolt	50/1(-213%)	(3) Brazen Bolt 50/1, Four-time course winner. Latest win in Group 3 at Sakhir in January. Not disgraced when sixth of 17 in handicap there (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Remains on career-high mark on return to UK and likely needs bit more here. Done well in Bahrain this year but now 11lb higher than when last seen in Britain.
(8) (66/1 -100%) Lethal Nymph	66/1(-100%)	(8) Lethal Nymph 66/1, First run since leaving Clive Cox when seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 24 days ago. That run was likely needed and he's market check on second start for yard who can rejuvenate their horses. Down in the weights and type to come good for new yard; perhaps not today though.

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18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Albasheer appeals after scoring over 6f here under Hollie Doyle on New Year's Day and even a 6lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent him from following up, as long as dropping to the minimum trip isn't an issue. Brazen Bolt is also noteworthy back in the UK after wintering in the Middle East. However, preference is for BEDFORD FLYER, whose recent fourth-placed finish in the Hever Stakes reads very well and Mick Appleby's sprinter can build on that.

HIYA MAITE was impressive both visually and on the clock when bolting up at Southwell last time and he's taken to defy a 10 lb higher mark. Billyjoh is in the form of his life and has to be considerd going for the hat-trick, though his slow-starting tendencies slighty temper enthusiasm at the minimum trip, whilst Albasheer produced a career-best to score here last time and should go well again.

This can be dominated by BADRI (nap), who should benefit from his recent return, and Albasheer.

18:20 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/1 +33%) Dreams Fled Away	4/1(+33%)	(3) Dreams Fled Away 4/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (13/8) 35 days ago by neck from Wishes And Dreams. Merits respect in his bid to complete the hat-trick. Up 14lb which is fair enough but gives the impression that he might have more to offer.
(10) (4/1 +50%) Spinning Web	4/1(+50%)	(10) Spinning Web 4/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. 9/2, good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 84 days ago, running on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Up 8lb for his last two runs and this is competitive but likely to run his race again.
(1) (9/2 +25%) Highland King	9/2(+25%)	(1) Highland King 9/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this course (10.7f, 9/2) 7 days ago by ¾ length from Moondharrig, keeping on well. 11 lb rise will ask a serious question of him. Winner last week should appreciate going up in trip and the rider well worth his 7lb claim.
(5) (13/2 -8%) Neddies Boy	13/2(-8%)	(5) Neddies Boy 13/2, First run since leaving R. P. Burns when career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (2/1) 30 days ago by head from Hinemoa. Nudged up just 2 lb and he's one to consider. Cheekpieces on 1st time. C&D winner last month; cheekpieces tried here and probably still well handicapped.
(9) (10/1 +17%) Princess Rabab	10/1(+17%)	(9) Princess Rabab 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 42 days ago, running on late. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Handicapper looks to have given her a chance and every prospect that the trip will suit.
(4) (10/1 -25%) Not Just Any Eagle	10/1(-25%)	(4) Not Just Any Eagle 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 84 days ago. Others more persuasive. Mugged late in a 1m2f handicap here in early December; ran too keen when last seen.
(11) (12/1 -20%) Wishes And Dreams	12/1(-20%)	(11) Wishes And Dreams 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when creditable neck second of 14 to Dreams Fled Away in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Touched off by Dreams Fled Away over C&D last month on her stable debut; visor tried here.
(13) (12/1 +0%) Maura's Gift	12/1(+0%)	(13) Maura's Gift 12/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Needs a couple of these to falter. Consistent mare; good second to a convincing winner over C&D last month; each-way chance.
(14) (14/1 -40%) Hinemoa	14/1(-40%)	(14) Hinemoa 14/1, C&D winner. 14/1, good head second of 14 to Neddies Boy in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. High on the shortlist. Narrowly beaten by Neddies Boy over C&D last month; shouldn't be far away again.
(12) (14/1 +13%) Spirit Of Paradise	14/1(+13%)	(12) Spirit Of Paradise 14/1, Fourth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. Close fourth in a 1m2f handicap last month; trip could suit; could sneak into as place.
(6) (33/1 +18%) Bababobo	33/1(+18%)	(6) Bababobo 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving David Loughnane when bit below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 40/1). Off 10 months. Significantly up in trip. Mid-division in a Leopardstown handicap last May; best watched after another 10 months off.
(15) (40/1 -100%) Limited Edition	40/1(-100%)	(15) Limited Edition 40/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 50/1) 42 days ago, very slowly away. RESERVE. First reserve; Kempton winner in the past but not gone near the frame in seven visits here.
(7) (40/1 -21%) Hollywood Star	40/1(-21%)	(7) Hollywood Star 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, good fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 0-4 but not a bad effort on handicap debut latest; more needed though.
(8) (66/1 +0%) Miss Aytan	66/1(+0%)	(8) Miss Aytan 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 80/1) 30 days ago, met some trouble. Significantly up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Hooded here and worth a market check as he steps up in trip on his handicap debut.

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18:20 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Plenty of chances in an open race, and WISHES AND DREAMS might be worth siding with. This Highland Reel filly was placed twice for Joseph O'Brien and made a promising start to life with Ciaran Murphy when beaten by a neck over C&D last month. Dreams Fled Away has been strong over this trip in winning his last two races. The handicapper has had his say, however, he looks set for a big run for Shane Crawley. Neddies Boy rallied to win by a head over C&D last month and has escaped with a 2lb rise, so should be heavily involved. Highland King is a big, powerful horse who made the breakthrough last week. It is reasonable to assume there is more to come, but an 11lb rise makes things trickier for him. Moondharrig is in very good form with two victories and a runner-up berth banked in his last three runs. He is up in trip for this assignment, though.

The vote goes to HINEMOA, who was just touched off by Neddies Boy over C&D last month and it while it shoud be close between them once again, Mark Cahill's charge remains on a workable mark and is taken to reverse those placings. Moondharrig is also taken to turn the tables on a rival he was beaten by here last week, namely Highland King, while the hat-trick seeking Dreams Fled Away is also accorded respect.

The one with most scope for improvement could well be NEDDIES BOY and he can follow up his narrow success last month

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (4/11 +42%) Prince Maxi	4/11(+42%)	(1) Prince Maxi 4/11, 160,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winning sprinter Margot Did. Confirmed debut promise (for Richard Hannon) when winning 10-runner novice at this course (8.6f) 35 days ago by 4 lengths from Parramount, impressively. More to come and can defy penalty. Impressive here last month; bred to appreciate the extra furlong; should be hard to beat.
(2) (9/1 -100%) Aerospace	9/1(-100%)	(2) Aerospace 9/1, Fair form in novice/maiden 5 months apart, evens, 8¼ lengths third of 12 to Deauville Legend at Windsor sole start at 3 yrs. Subsequently gelded and not seen since (sold from John & Thady Gosden 16,000 gns in October). Market should guide. In the frame in both starts for the Gosdens; stable debut after 690 days off; watch market.
(3) (12/1 -243%) Helter Skelter	12/1(-243%)	(3) Helter Skelter 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 13/8, third of 7 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, heavy). Off 167 days. Has since joined shrewd connections (sold from John Joseph Murphy 38,000 gns in October). Respected. Placed in two of his three starts in Ireland last year; watch market on stable debut.
(7) (16/1 +0%) Youm Jameel	16/1(+0%)	(7) Youm Jameel 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when fourth of 11 in novice at this course (8.6f, 12/1). Off 123 days. Some ability in two starts last year; may be one for handicaps after this.
(4) (100/1 +0%) Outdone	100/1(+0%)	(4) Outdone 100/1, Tailed off in bumper. Tailed off on debut in a Southwell bumper last month; no appeal.
(8) (125/1 -25%) A Twist Of Time	125/1(-25%)	(8) A Twist Of Time 125/1, No show in bumpers for Robert Walford. Well beaten in two bumpers; bred more for the Flat, but still makes little appeal.
(6) (200/1 -100%) Royal Observatory	200/1(-100%)	(6) Royal Observatory 200/1, Mid-division on first of 2 starts in bumpers. 250/1, last of 12 in novice at Southwell (12.1f) on Flat debut 10 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip. Well held in two bumpers and last of 12 on Flat debut at Southwell ten days ago.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

PRINCE MAXI justified favouritism with the minimum of fuss over an extended mile here last month and now has a 7lb penalty to contend with. George Scott's colt should have plenty more to offer on only his third start and he can go in again. Helter Skelter was snapped up for 38,000gns after showing a decent amount of ability in Ireland and will be dangerous if ready to roll. Aerospace has a lengthy absence to overcome on his debut for a new yard but he was even-money favourite for his first two starts, in races won by top-class performers, so he has to be taken seriously.

PRINCE MAXI had finished mid-division in a hot Newmarket novice last spring (when trained by Richard Hannon) and confirmed that debut promise 10 months on when winning a similar event here with any amount in hand 5 weeks ago. He looks a useful prospect so should prove hard to beat under a penalty. Helter Skelter and Aerospace both showed ability for their previous yards so are respected, though the latter is returning from a long absence.

It's hard to oppose PRINCE MAXI who was so impressive when beating Parramount over a furlong shorter here last month.

18:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (5/2 +44%) Back Tomorrow	5/2(+44%)	(7) Back Tomorrow 5/2, Latest win at Southwell in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 20 days ago. Place possibilities. Pulled hard when flopping at Chelmsford last time; progressive on AW beforehand.
(1) (4/1 -45%) Hurt You Never	4/1(-45%)	(1) Hurt You Never 4/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 14 runs last year. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 27 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and should make her presence felt. 5f win on return followed by a near miss over C&D; leading claims despite career-high mark.
(2) (4/1 -14%) Daytona Lady	4/1(-14%)	(2) Daytona Lady 4/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 20 days ago. 1 lb lower now and she has to enter calculations. Two wins this winter and she ran creditably at Chelmsford latest; each-way shout.
(4) (6/1 +45%) Selby's Pride	6/1(+45%)	(4) Selby's Pride 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f). Off 99 days and it's likely that she will find a few too good. On a good mark and has run well over C&D; returning from a break though and others safer.
(6) (8/1 -33%) Bella Kopella	8/1(-33%)	(6) Bella Kopella 8/1, Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D. Off 117 days. Will be a danger to all if ready to roll. Good record here and won first time out last year; likely to go well again.
(5) (17/2 -70%) Mattella	17/2(-70%)	(5) Mattella 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form second of 8 in maiden (9/2) at this C&D 58 days ago. Every inch a leading contender for this handicap debut. Runner-up in three of her four starts; makes handicap debut at a realistic level; chance.
(3) (16/1 -78%) Giselles Izzy	16/1(-78%)	(3) Giselles Izzy 16/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 5/2). Off 153 days and others make more appeal. Capable on her day but below par when last seen; market should guide after a break.
(9) (33/1 +0%) Sound Of Iona	33/1(+0%)	(9) Sound Of Iona 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 7 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Struggled in 2023 and last week's return wasn't full of short-term promise.
(8) (50/1 -52%) Elladora	50/1(-52%)	(8) Elladora 50/1, First run since leaving Katie Scott when eleventh of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip and she's opposable. Dropped away over 1m here on recent stable debut; needs to leave that well behind.

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18:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A 2lb rise for being touched off by an improver over C&D last time out might leave HURT YOU NEVER on a career-high mark, but she has been steadily progressive over the last year and is fancied to defy the hike en route to a ninth career triumph. Daytona Lady reached the frame in a class 4 at Chelmsford and she's worth a second look now eased in grade, and 1lb in the handicap. Others to note include Bella Kopella and Mattella.

MATTELLA makes her handicap debut on what appears to be a fair mark and she could be the answer in this open-looking handicap. Daytona Lady didn't do much wrong when third at Chelmsford and she is feared most ahead of Hurt You Never and Bella Kopella.

Hurt You Never should give it a good go from the front but BELLA KOPELLA looks worth chancing on her seasonal return.

18:50 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (3/1 +0%) Hurricane Helen	3/1(+0%)	(10) Hurricane Helen 3/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1) 7 days ago, well on top finish. Unreliable sort, though. Two wins from her last three; up 13lb but progressive mare and unlikely to be far away.
(5) (7/2 +30%) Lauroline	7/2(+30%)	(5) Lauroline 7/2, Good second of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 7/2) 21 days ago, running on. Stable having good spell so she must enter calculations. Returns to handicaps here and has to come into the reckoning with the stable in form.
(6) (5/1 +38%) Relevant Range	5/1(+38%)	(6) Relevant Range 5/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Can make presence felt. Ran well despite not getting home over 1m2f last month; should go well.
(3) (15/2 -36%) Arbaawi	15/2(-36%)	(3) Arbaawi 15/2, 20/1 and visored for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Needs considering with headgear fitted again. Up 6lb for last month's win but unlikely to be far away with the visor retained.
(13) (8/1 -60%) Feature This	8/1(-60%)	(13) Feature This 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Slowly away when solid sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 49 days ago. Big shout eased 1 lb. Not a bad run after a slow start in January and on her best form she can certainly feature.
(15) (12/1 -20%) Nibras Rainbow	12/1(-20%)	(15) Nibras Rainbow 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Enters calculations if back on his A-game. RESERVE First reserve; twice a C&D runner-up in December; down the field behind Gatsby Cap latest.
(7) (12/1 +25%) Comfort Line	12/1(+25%)	(7) Comfort Line 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 20/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time with more to do. Blinkers tried here after two poor runs earlier in the year but others preferred.
(9) (14/1 +30%) Marks Bear	14/1(+30%)	(9) Marks Bear 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 35 days ago so needs to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Coming down the handicap and not beaten far on his last few starts; will reach his level.
(11) (22/1 +12%) Maid To Shine	22/1(+12%)	(11) Maid To Shine 22/1, Course winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 28/1) 59 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and not discounted. Best handicap run when returning here over 6f in January; unproven over the trip.
(4) (25/1 -79%) Morning Approach	25/1(-79%)	(4) Morning Approach 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 42 days ago. Can give a good account. Midfield over C&D last month; others more likely.
(12) (33/1 -106%) Dutch Glory	33/1(-106%)	(12) Dutch Glory 33/1, Course winner. 25/1, first run since leaving Ross O'Sullivan when 7¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Hurricane Helen in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Ran okay behind Hurricane Helen here last week and might outrun her likely odds.
(2) (40/1 -21%) Tomahawk King	40/1(-21%)	(2) Tomahawk King 40/1, First run since leaving Jack Channon when ninth of 12 in handicap (125/1) at this course (7f) 14 days ago, very slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Did okay after a very slow start on his stable debut two weeks ago; capable of better.
(1) (40/1 +0%) Montevideo	40/1(+0%)	(1) Montevideo 40/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, soft, 28/1). Off 164 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Risky proposition at present. Maiden for Charlie Johnston; stable debut here after five months off and best watched.
(8) (50/1 +0%) Dazzling Spirit	50/1(+0%)	(8) Dazzling Spirit 50/1, Latest win at Clonmel in September. Below form seventh of 13 in claimer (33/1) at this C&D. Off 121 days. First run for yard after leaving Thomas Mullins with more required. Four-time winner for Tom Mullins; best watched on her stable debut after four months off.

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18:50 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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ARBAAWI rewarded Tom McCourt's faith when victorious over C&D last month and has a shot at following up. He races off a rating of 62, with James Ryan's claim factored in, which is 3lb lower than his last winning mark in Britain so there should be a bit of scope for improvement. Hurricane Helen was a shade unlucky in third behind Arbaawi in that aforementioned race, but she sandwiched that run with two successes over C&D. Champion jockey Colin Keane stays loyal and she has to enter calculations. Relevant Range was sharper on her second run off a break and isn't one to ignore from a good draw. Lauroline has been placed in no less than seven of her 11 races including six times in maidens at Dundalk. Another solid run is more than probable.

FEATURE THIS boasts an excellent record here so gets the vote in a very open contest. Fellow C&D scorers Relevant Range and Arbaawi both bring solid credentials to the table too and can chase home Paul Flynn's mare in that order,

This could go to RELEVANT RANGE, a better horse on this surface and should go close back to this trip

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (9/4 +72%) Rust E Boy	9/4(+72%)	(6) Rust E Boy 9/4, Visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 13 days ago. Hard to catch right and 6f might be his trip. Well held in a visor over C&D a fortnight ago; it's hard to keep making excuses.
(2) (7/2 -17%) Trois Blancs	7/2(-17%)	(2) Trois Blancs 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 62 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James Fanshawe (sold 11,000 gns). Could have more to offer for new yard. Among the favourites on handicap debut; is 2lb lower under Rossa Ryan (1-3 for the yard).
(7) (13/2 +19%) Hits The Front	13/2(+19%)	(7) Hits The Front 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 28 days ago. Again finished well beaten at a big price on his handicap debut here.
(5) (7/1 -155%) Bitcoin Profit	7/1(-155%)	(5) Bitcoin Profit 7/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (7f) 35 days ago, left poorly placed. First run for yard after leaving Henry Spiller (sold 3,800 gns). 7f should suit and he holds leading claims for new yard. Ex-Irish maiden who's with his third yard; latest effort didn't prove his stamina.
(1) (8/1 +20%) Our Neil	8/1(+20%)	(1) Our Neil 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 117 days. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut with improvement needed. Family tends to improve with time; worth tracking in the market now handicapping.
(4) (8/1 -100%) Joons Dream	8/1(-100%)	(4) Joons Dream 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (5f) 50 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut and she could do better. Bit of potential now going beyond sprint trips for the first time off a lowly opening mark.
(9) (11/1 -10%) Tenyatta	11/1(-10%)	(9) Tenyatta 11/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (8f, 17/2) 120 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Exposed, regressive maiden who's been inclined to pull hard over 1m the past twice.
(8) (12/1 -33%) Inawe	12/1(-33%)	(8) Inawe 12/1, Last of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 13 days ago. Claims on previous C&D second. Poor effort over C&D a fortnight ago will need forgiving; claims on previous second though.

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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.

TROIS BLANCS put in a career-best effort when a close fifth on his handicap debut over a mile at this venue in January and the drop in trip could bring about further progression. Bitcoin Profit could prove to be the main threat based on his second two starts ago, although Rust E Boy and Inawe are others who could go well.

Quite a few of these are going to struggle to win a race but BITCOIN PROFIT has shown he can and he could open his account for a new yard. Trois Blancs is also interesting starting out for new connections, while Inawe has claims on a couple of her placed efforts this year.

It might be worth taking a chance on JOONS DREAM, who should appreciate the stiffer test. Trois Blancs is an obvious danger.

19:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (11/4 +61%) Catherine Chroi	11/4(+61%)	(2) Catherine Chroi 11/4, C&D winner. 18/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (6f). Off 140 days. Rejoined yard after leaving Ms Claire O'Connell so can't be ruled out. Two C&D wins in first stint with this yard; market instructive on her return.
(1) (3/1 -20%) Noble Captain	3/1(-20%)	(1) Noble Captain 3/1, Back on song when landing 10-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Scored readily so he's a player once more. Two C&D wins this year and likely to go well despite his 5lb penalty.
(5) (11/2 -22%) Fircombe Hall	11/2(-22%)	(5) Fircombe Hall 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Respectable second of 12 in minor event (5/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Considered. Three-time C&D winner; runner-up twice since a 7f win in December; each-way shout.
(8) (17/2 -240%) Trulie Good	17/2(-240%)	(8) Trulie Good 17/2, 5/1 and visored for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago, well on top finish. High on the shortlist with headgear again sported. Off the mark at this level at Southwell 17 days ago (5f; visor 1st time); leading claims.
(7) (9/1 -64%) Tathmeen	9/1(-64%)	(7) Tathmeen 9/1, 7-time course winner but he came in only ninth of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 11/2) 8 days ago. Sort to get back on track. Return to 6f in his favour and he's more appealing than many at this level.
(9) (11/1 +8%) Wrath Of Hector	11/1(+8%)	(9) Wrath Of Hector 11/1, Modest gelding. 13/2, sixth of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. On a losing run and has a poor record at this track; others appeal more.
(6) (12/1 +14%) Mutabaahy	12/1(+14%)	(6) Mutabaahy 12/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable 3¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Noble Captain in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Unreliable individual, however. Won just one of last 54 starts; behind Noble Captain here last week; opposable for the win.
(3) (14/1 -17%) Dandys Gold	14/1(-17%)	(3) Dandys Gold 14/1, C&D winner. Only eighth of 10 to Noble Captain in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form though. Conditions to suit but was never in the hunt behind Noble Captain here last week.
(4) (25/1 +24%) Fighting Chance	25/1(+24%)	(4) Fighting Chance 25/1, Poor gelding. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) 4 days ago, never nearer. Remains a maiden after 25 runs. Exposed 25-race maiden; best run came over C&D but he's easy enough to swerve.

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19:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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Recent winning form can often be at a premium in this type of event so TRULIE GOOD, who landed a similar contest when dropped from a mile to the minimum trip at Southwell last month, might be the one to side with. Noble Captain must concede weight all round after taking a C&D handicap last week, but he remains of interest. Fircombe Hall is most appealing of the remainder.

A trappy classified event in which marginal preference is for NOBLE CAPTAIN who looked in excellent order when a stylish C&D scorer last week and can follow up at these weights. Southwell winner Trulie Good rates a big threat though if the visor again has the desired effect, while both Fircombe Hall and Tathmeen can't be discounted given their excellent records here.

Tathmeen can go well but TRULIE GOOD is fancied to make it 2-2 in a visor.

19:20 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (10/11 +74%) I Bid You Ajou	10/11(+74%)	(3) I Bid You Ajou 10/11, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 14 in maiden (4/1) at this C&D 49 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Can make presence felt under Colin Keane. Keen sort for whom first-time hood could bring improvement on handicap debut.
(4) (4/1 -33%) Coulstar	4/1(-33%)	(4) Coulstar 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, good third of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago, never nearer. Yard in good form. Likely to continue in form. Strong-finishing third over 6f on recent handicap debut; longer trip should suit.
(5) (7/1 -56%) Masonbrook Meadow	7/1(-56%)	(5) Masonbrook Meadow 7/1, 20/1, creditable second of 14 in claimer at this C&D 7 days ago, running on late. Beaten in handicaps prior to that. Recent C&D claiming second when first ride for today's jockey augurs well.
(6) (8/1 -33%) Cool Dan	8/1(-33%)	(6) Cool Dan 8/1, 7/1, creditable third of 14 in claimer at this C&D 7 days ago. Bit to find with Masonbrook Meadow on last week's claiming run but considered.
(1) (8/1 -78%) The Poacher Daly	8/1(-78%)	(1) The Poacher Daly 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Shaped well when second on 6f course handicap debut in January and can have a line put through his subsequent run here as his saddle slipped early. Hooded first time. Leading claims. Saddle slipped latest so run ignored; upped in trip here with hood tried.
(9) (14/1 +13%) Ciantov	14/1(+13%)	(9) Ciantov 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in claimer (50/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Good bit to find with a couple of these rivals on recent C&D claiming run.
(7) (33/1 -175%) Pandion Power	33/1(-175%)	(7) Pandion Power 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Coulstar is the more obvious of the yard's pair. Too keen on comeback run; drop in trip may suit but others preferred.
(2) (33/1 -65%) Velvet Skies	33/1(-65%)	(2) Velvet Skies 33/1, Winner at Down Royal in September. 200/1, eleventh of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy), slowly away. Off 152 days. Makes polytrack debut. Soft ground probably not ideal final two starts; AW debut but others better handicapped.
(8) (40/1 -43%) Fivecromwellplace	40/1(-43%)	(8) Fivecromwellplace 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden (200/1) at this course (8f). Off 112 days. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Hasn't shown much at huge odds in three maidens; can only be watched now on handicap debut.

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19:20 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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I BID YOU AJOU can make an impact in his first handicap. He was keen in his last two races here yet, to his credit, he wasn't beaten overly far when unplaced in both. His third place over C&D in December showed what he is capable of. The first-time hood should help him settle. The way Coulstar finished for third in the closing stages of a 6f handicap at this track last month bodes well for her first attempt at this trip. Runner-up Masonbrook Meadow gave Conor Whiteley a good spin on the jockey's first ride in a claimer last week. She was nicely clear of third-placed Cool Dan who also comes back for more, while The Poacher Daly was placed in one of his five spins here and is another that could benefit from a hood being fitted.

THE POACHER DALY had a ready excuse here last time and can be given another chance to confirm the promise of his handicap debut second prior to that. Colin Keane takes the reins on Michael O'Callaghan handicap newcomer I Bid You Ajou and this son of Shalaa is second choice ahead of Coulstar.

Plenty with chances, notably last week's C&D claimer second MASONBROOK MEADOW, who was left with plenty to do

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 8.5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (5/2 -25%) Completed	5/2(-25%)	(1) Completed 5/2, Thrice-raced winner. Won 8-runner novice at Lingfield (1m) in December. Did that readily and likely has more to come in handicaps for her leading yard. Progressive in three starts on the AW late last year; likely more to come from her.
(2) (11/4 +39%) Dr Foster	11/4(+39%)	(2) Dr Foster 11/4, Winner at Kempton in October. Blinkered first time, close second of 4 in C&D handicap on return 18 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to give another good account. Kempton winner in October between a couple of narrow defeats here; up 3lb.
(3) (16/5 -7%) Cocktail Dress	16/5(-7%)	(3) Cocktail Dress 16/5, Promising type. 7/4, won 7-runner novice at Chelmsford (1m) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress and leading claims. Progressive in three starts on the AW; slightly stiffer test should suit her on pedigree.
(6) (11/2 -57%) Keady Town	11/2(-57%)	(6) Keady Town 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in October. Gelded ahead of this handicap debut and reappearance. One to note in the betting. Caught the eye in two 7f Polytrack novices last year; worth a market check on return.
(4) (17/2 +29%) Overlooked	17/2(+29%)	(4) Overlooked 17/2, Fair maiden. Good third of 7 in nursery (8/1) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) when last seen in October. Sports first-time cheekpieces on return and AW debut. Placed twice on turf last year; makes AW debut after five months off; cheekpieces on.
(5) (12/1 -118%) Tasmanian Legend	12/1(-118%)	(5) Tasmanian Legend 12/1, Came good in 1m Newcastle handicap in January and added to tally over C&D last month. Up another 4 lb and might be vulnerable to progressive sorts in this line-up. 2-3 since joining this yard including a C&D success, but a bit more needed at this level.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 8.5f Race Class Flow

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

COMPLETED finished second on both starts prior to getting off the mark over a mile at Lingfield in December and that form suggests that an opening mark of 84 should be workable for Karl Burke's filly. The progressive Cocktail Dress has a similar profile to the selection and should not be underestimated, while Dr Foster is consistent and completes the shortlist.

Quite an interesting 3-y-o handicap. Last-time-out novice winners COCKTAIL DRESS and Completed look open to progress now moving into handicaps and might be the pair to focus on, with the former narrowly preferred.

Both Completed and COCKTAIL DRESS (nap) are improving fillies, but the latter has the benefit of recent runs under her belt.

19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/2 +9%) East Bank	5/2(+9%)	(3) East Bank 5/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (22/1) 8 days ago by 2½ lengths from Likeashadow. Carries 6 lb penalty but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. Made all to beat Likeashadow over C&D last week; unexposed at 7f but needs more progress.
(7) (4/1 +0%) Likeashadow	4/1(+0%)	(7) Likeashadow 4/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 8 to East Bank in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 8 days ago. Can race off the same mark here so he's expected to be bang there. Two course wins; placed here on his last six runs; looks sure to go well once again.
(1) (4/1 +43%) Cross The Tracks	4/1(+43%)	(1) Cross The Tracks 4/1, 12/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago. No forlorn hope. Down in the weights and today's return to 7f should suit; still relatively low mileage.
(8) (5/1 +38%) Mayo County	5/1(+38%)	(8) Mayo County 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, creditable fourth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 31 days ago. In good hands and is much respected on her handicap debut. Promise in three AW runs this year; likely improver now tackling minor handicaps.
(2) (7/1 +0%) Mr Irrelevant	7/1(+0%)	(2) Mr Irrelevant 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, respectable fifth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good). Off 7 months. Makes tapeta/handicap debut with plenty to find on form. Makes handicap debut after eight months off; one run that offers hope he's well treated.
(5) (17/2 -155%) Bits And Bobs	17/2(-155%)	(5) Bits And Bobs 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Very good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 14/1) 16 days ago, running on late. Firmly in the picture nudged up 1 lb. Sound efforts in blinkers the last twice (7f, Polytrack); no headgear today.
(4) (20/1 -43%) Doubletalk	20/1(-43%)	(4) Doubletalk 20/1, 14/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f). Off 135 days. Makes tapeta debut. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Chance on best 2yo efforts but ended 2023 quietly; risk attached on her return.
(6) (80/1 -567%) Reflexion Faite	80/1(-567%)	(6) Reflexion Faite 80/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in nursery (17/2) at Southwell (5f). Off 169 days. Significantly up in trip on her first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy with something to find on form. Bred to stay this far and could step up on last season's sprint form for another yard.

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19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The combination of a switch to more aggressive tactics and a step up in distance saw a much improved bid from EAST BANK last week, and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent a quickfire C&D double for the son of Aclaim. Bits And Bobs posted his best effort of 2024 when a close-up second at Kempton towards the end of February. Jamie Osborne's gelding may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of the admirably consistent Likeashadow.

LIKEASHADOW looks the way to go here given he can race off the same mark as when a good second to East Bank over C&D last time out and meets that rival on 6 lb better terms now. Craig Lidster's penalised 3-y-o still rates the chief danger however, with Bits And Bobs another who can have a say in an open contest.

Likeashadow should be involved again but CROSS THE TRACKS is down in the weights and returning to this trip should suit.

19:50 Dundalk Stakes 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (Evens +28%) She's Quality	Evens(+28%)	(5) She's Quality Evens, Fairly useful filly. 14/1, not discredited in the face of a stiff task when tenth of 11 to Porta Fortuna in Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket (6f) 167 days ago. Leading form claims on her polytrack debut in these much calmer waters. Highly-tried 2yo drops in class for AW debut; big player if handling surface.
(4) (10/3 +49%) Perfect Judgement	10/3(+49%)	(4) Perfect Judgement 10/3, Fairly useful gelding. Career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this C&D (18/5) 59 days ago, always holding on. Considered once more. C&D win in January with Tarsus in fourth; more likely needed to confirm that form though.
(3) (7/2 +13%) Jakajaro	7/2(+13%)	(3) Jakajaro 7/2, Fairly useful gelding. 9/1, seventh of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy), not ideally placed. Off 152 days but much respected on his polytrack debut. AW debut and definite claims on the best of last year's turf form if taking to the surface.
(2) (6/1 +50%) Genesis	6/1(+50%)	(2) Genesis 6/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 14-runner maiden at this C&D (11/2) 14 days ago. Not ruled out with more to come. Improvement to win C&D maiden a fortnight ago but this represents a much stiffer task.
(6) (40/1 +0%) Oh So Bright	40/1(+0%)	(6) Oh So Bright 40/1, 10/1 and tongue strap on, tenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 84 days ago. Difficult ask here. Slow to break and plenty keen on C&D debut in December; this could prove tough.

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19:50 Dundalk Stakes 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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This looks a good starting point for the 98-rated SHE'S QUALITY. Jack Davison, who has been among the winners over the winter at Dundalk, pitched her into Group 1 races after she landed a valuable maiden at Newbury in August during her juvenile campaign. She didn't trouble the judge on either occasion, but is clearly well thought of having finished fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh on just her second start. She is nicely in at the weights for her all-weather debut. Tarsus took a notable scalp when winning over C&D last month. He should be a tough opponent and has the advantage of of being well versed on the Polytrack in addition to race fitness. Jakajaro also had a notable juvenile season and put in a string of decent efforts. He was an easy winner of a nursery at the Curragh in July and is an interesting Polytrack debutant.

SHE'S QUALITY posesses much the best form on show so is fancied to return in style and bag a second success. Tarsus appeals as the one to chase home Jack Davison's filly ahead of fellow C&D winner Genesis.

Preference is for the in-form TARSUS to hold off the higher-rated AW debutante She's Quality

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (3/1 +0%) Merry Minister	3/1(+0%)	(4) Merry Minister 3/1, 10/3, improved to win 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 36 days ago by nose from Baileys Warrior, just holding on. Makes tapeta debut. Should go well again. Revival since upped in trip and remains on a winning mark upped a fair 2lb; shortlisted.
(2) (10/3 +45%) Virtual Hug	10/3(+45%)	(2) Virtual Hug 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 11/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but is hard to knock out of the equation.
(1) (5/1 -43%) Baileys Warrior	5/1(-43%)	(1) Baileys Warrior 5/1, First win in 25 starts in 4-runner handicap (10/11) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 21 days ago, easily. This looks more competitive but she should give her running again. Better since upped from middle-distances and having cheekpieces added to the hood; player.
(7) (11/2 -57%) Stolen Encounter	11/2(-57%)	(7) Stolen Encounter 11/2, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 5/2) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly. Two short-priced defeats since being edged out by Virtual Hug; has to prove he wants it.
(5) (7/1 +22%) Prince Abu	7/1(+22%)	(5) Prince Abu 7/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 10 days ago, slowly away. Can't be ruled out. Odds-on to blow the start and can pull hard; regressed in recent times and is risky.
(6) (11/1 +45%) Black Smoke	11/1(+45%)	(6) Black Smoke 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Last two runs haven't been great; is some way down the pecking order.
(3) (12/1 +14%) Winklevi	12/1(+14%)	(3) Winklevi 12/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 42 days ago. Has work to do. Boasts a fair record over C&D down the years but is knocking on and on the downgrade.
(12) (14/1 +0%) Casa Luna	14/1(+0%)	(12) Casa Luna 14/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 14/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 8 days ago. Respected. Again looked worth a try over this longest trip to date latest and holds each-way claims.
(11) (28/1 -75%) Nelson River	28/1(-75%)	(11) Nelson River 28/1, Course winner. 11/1, 6¼ lengths third of 4 to Baileys Warrior in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Only seen sporadically recently and didn't achieve a lot behind Baileys Warrior last time.
(9) (33/1 -106%) Silk Purse	33/1(-106%)	(9) Silk Purse 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others make more appeal. Takes a big step up in trip tonight; would want to see good support before considering her.
(8) (125/1 -150%) Midgetonamission	125/1(-150%)	(8) Midgetonamission 125/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 100/1) 9 days ago. Up in trip. Has stamina to prove and hasn't offered much in two runs back anyway.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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Following a string of runner-up efforts, BAILEYS WARRIOR finally gained a deserved success at Lingfield on her most recent outing and the six-year-old looks capable of backing that performance up, despite dropping back a couple of furlongs. Stolen Encounter has been knocking on the door recently and he is likely to enter calculations, along with recent Lingfield scorer Merry Minister.

MERRY MINISTER is unexposed over this trip and scored with a smooth-travelling performance at Lingfield last month, so he may be able to follow up under the same apprentice. Fellow last-time-out winner Baileys Warrior is considered and Stolen Encounter should also be on the premises.

Back in form since upped in trip, MERRY MINISTER is fancied to see off old rival Baileys Warrior on the same terms from Lingfield.

20:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (11/8 +45%) One More Dream	11/8(+45%)	(1) One More Dream 11/8, Successful over C&D at the beginning of the month and quickly resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1, 10/3f) 3 days ago, well on top finish. Not taken lightly under a double penalty. At his best this time last year and is in flying form; can't be left out of calculations.
(3) (5/1 -67%) Al Muqdad	5/1(-67%)	(3) Al Muqdad 5/1, Upped further in trip, shaped well when 2½ lengths third of 12 to the reopposing One More Dream in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, never nearer having been denied a clear run. Respected. Unlucky not to go closer behind One More Dream latest; is high on the shortlist.
(9) (7/1 +22%) Admiral Nelson	7/1(+22%)	(9) Admiral Nelson 7/1, Made a winning start for current yard at this C&D in December. Has continued in good heart this year, fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Can give his running once more. Had Sidney's Son behind last time and the harder they go the better for him.
(8) (8/1 +33%) Mercurius Power	8/1(+33%)	(8) Mercurius Power 8/1, C&D winner and latest success here (8f) in December. Again ran well when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) a fortnight ago, so he could be thereabouts despite the return to this higher grade. Recent racing done over further; behind Rocket Rod latest and others make greater appeal.
(2) (8/1 -60%) Novak	8/1(-60%)	(2) Novak 8/1, C&D winner who scored 3 times on turf last year. Not seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 2/1) a week ago, left with too much to do. Major player from 6 lb below his last winning mark. Three-time turf winner last summer; is undeniably well handicapped if things fall his way.
(7) (12/1 -33%) Rocket Rod	12/1(-33%)	(7) Rocket Rod 12/1, C&D winner. Back on track when second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 2 weeks ago, despite needing stronger gallop. Needs everything to drop right returned to this shorter trip. Another furlong would have been ideal but a good test over this trip is fine; player.
(6) (16/1 -33%) Calder Valley	16/1(-33%)	(6) Calder Valley 16/1, Has run to a fair level both starts this year following a 19-month absence, fourth of 9 in minor event (9/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Could take a step forward as he makes his handicap debut. Shown enough in two novices here lately to suggest he'll be competitive off this mark.
(5) (18/1 -64%) Rory	18/1(-64%)	(5) Rory 18/1, Winner here (6f) in February, but not in the same form when 7¼ lengths eighth of 12 to One More Dream in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Weighted to his best again following two 6f wins here this winter; holds each-way claims.
(4) (25/1 -56%) Sidney's Son	25/1(-56%)	(4) Sidney's Son 25/1, After 6 months off, shaped as if better for the run when tenth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Improvement required as he bids for his first handicap success. Easy to back ahead of his C&D comeback recently; will need to leave that well behind.
(10) (66/1 -313%) She's Got Bottle	66/1(-313%)	(10) She's Got Bottle 66/1, After 6 months off, left poorly placed when seventh of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. Has something to find, though, as she goes back up in grade. Never involved on her C&D comeback last month and these conditions don't look optimal.

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20:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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A return to 7f proved a perfect tonic for ONE MORE DREAM, as evidenced by the five-year-old's ready victory at Southwell on Tuesday. Although a double penalty and quick turnaround will make this more difficult for the gelded son of Bated Breath, an eighth success on the all-weather could be imminent. Rocket Rod warrants respect on the back of a 1m second here, but this ease in distance may prove against him so a bigger threat might emerge in the shape of fellow C&D winner Novak.

Dropped back in trip, NOVAK had a hopeless task from his position when fourth at this course last week, so he looks ready to take advantage of his current mark returned to 7f. The main danger could be One More Dream, who ran at least as well as ever when scoring at Southwell on Tuesday, while Al Muqdad is also considered.

Now 10lb better off with One More Dream than over C&D early in the month, AL MUQDAD is fancied to turn things round.

20:20 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (7/4 +36%) Jazzy Dancer	7/4(+36%)	(1) Jazzy Dancer 7/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 7/4, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 44 days ago. Visor back on. Leading claims. Gained a first win on this surface over this trip in December at the 13th attempt; claims.
(3) (9/2 -29%) Havana Notion	9/2(-29%)	(3) Havana Notion 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 5/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not one to write off. Disappointing over 5f last month and blinkers are tried; not surprise should he go close.
(8) (11/2 -38%) Hezahunk	11/2(-38%)	(8) Hezahunk 11/2, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 11 in claimer at this C&D (14/1) 14 days ago, just failing. Shortlist material. Keane booked and well drawn for a horse that likes to go forward; ticks a few boxes.
(6) (6/1 +63%) Phil's Dream	6/1(+63%)	(6) Phil's Dream 6/1, Course winner. Winner here in January. 8/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Has to bounce back from a sub-standard effort over 5f last week but stable in fine form.
(5) (17/2 -55%) American In Paris	17/2(-55%)	(5) American In Paris 17/2, C&D winner. Respectable third of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, 25/1) 7 days ago. One to consider. Collared late over 5f last week; down 1lb from that and should not be far away.
(4) (14/1 -17%) Pro Bono Alexander	14/1(-17%)	(4) Pro Bono Alexander 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 42 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others are more appealing. Back in trip here on her handicap debut with a hood tried; interesting runner.
(11) (14/1 -56%) Clarinbridge	14/1(-56%)	(11) Clarinbridge 14/1, 18/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago. Should give another good account. Two good handicap efforts in two runs for this stable here over 7f and 6f; each-way claims.
(7) (20/1 +0%) Net A Porter Queen	20/1(+0%)	(7) Net A Porter Queen 20/1, 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good), going off too hard. Off 6 months. Eight-race maiden and was regressive when last seen in August; best watched.
(10) (25/1 -79%) Cherry Bloom	25/1(-79%)	(10) Cherry Bloom 25/1, 9/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 86 days ago. Not dismissed and warrants a market check after a break. Dual turf winner is 0-13 on AW however; drops in trip here; 4lb wrong.
(13) (40/1 -21%) Teddy Boy	40/1(-21%)	(13) Teddy Boy 40/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1), hampered. Off 91 days. Uphill task. Soundly enough beaten in three starts over the winter and others preferred.
(9) (50/1 -25%) Santa Fe	50/1(-25%)	(9) Santa Fe 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 14 in maiden at this course (8f). Off 133 days. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Shown very little in four starts, hard to see her making an immediate impact in handicaps.
(2) (66/1 -100%) Autumnal Breeze	66/1(-100%)	(2) Autumnal Breeze 66/1, First run since leaving David O'Meara when 19¾ lengths last of 14 to Phil's Dream in handicap at this course (5f, 33/1) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran poorly here on her first run since rejoining Denis Hogan who won with her last May.
(14) (66/1 -32%) Lorr's Girl	66/1(-32%)	(14) Lorr's Girl 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 63 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Soundly enough beaten in three maiden starts, last time over 1m; worth a market check.
(12) (100/1 -100%) Florence Thompson	100/1(-100%)	(12) Florence Thompson 100/1, Remains a maiden after 47 Flat runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 30 days ago. Hard to make a case for. 47-race maiden with more ability than she normally decides to display; others preferred.

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20:20 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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The booking of Colin Keane for HEZAHUNK looks significant. Blinkers brought about an improved performance when he just failed by a nose to catch the winner over this trip at the start of the month. With the blinkers retained, this could be the night he gets off the mark. Prominent-racer Jazzy Dancer has every chance of grabbing his third career success as he's holding his form well. American In Paris is on an attractive mark and signalled that another victory may not be far away when third over the minimum trip last week. James Ryan takes 5lb off Clarinbridge's back and this filly has performed creditably in fourth in her last two appearances. Cherry Bloom is coming down the weights while Phil's Dream is another capable of a big run. Blinkers are tried on Havana Notion who is far from out of contention.

JAZZY DANCER has been in top form lately and, from an excellent draw, he's worth a chance to gain some reward in a race where most look averagely handicapped. Hezahunk is an obvious danger if he matches the form he showed in a claimer last time and American In Paris is a dangerous one to rule out.

Preference is for HEZAHUNK (nap), touched off in a claimer here in blinkers last time and with the ideal draw for a front-runner

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/2 +38%) Malacanne	5/2(+38%)	(3) Malacanne 5/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (5/4) at this C&D 25 days ago, all out. Blinkers back on. Respected again. C&D winner; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so he's not taken lightly.
(8) (5/2 -11%) Enzos Angel	5/2(-11%)	(8) Enzos Angel 5/2, C&D winner. Winner here in February. 5/4, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Can make presence felt. Off the mark over C&D but a free-going sixth here since; he's well worth another chance.
(5) (7/1 -56%) Prince Ali	7/1(-56%)	(5) Prince Ali 7/1, Course winner. 11/4, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, needing stronger gallop. One to consider. Course scorer who recorded a fair third over C&D 18 days ago; one for the shortlist.
(10) (15/2 +6%) Snooze Lane	15/2(+6%)	(10) Snooze Lane 15/2, C&D winner. Creditable 1¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Malacanne in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 25 days ago. Not one to rule out. In decent nick, fourth to Malacanne here last time; in the mix off an easing mark.
(9) (8/1 -14%) Crafter	8/1(-14%)	(9) Crafter 8/1, C&D winner. Winner here in December. 9/4, 3¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Racing Country in handicap at this C&D 49 days ago. No surprise if he's quickly back on track. Scored over C&D in December but only sixth back here in January; needs to bounce back.
(1) (9/1 +0%) Sea Of Charm	9/1(+0%)	(1) Sea Of Charm 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 18/1, good fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Others look better treated. Course winner who arrives in good nick; she can go well again off an unchanged mark.
(6) (16/1 +20%) City Escape	16/1(+20%)	(6) City Escape 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12.2f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Others make more appeal. Not disgraced when fifth here latest; 3-time C&D winner is one to consider back in trip.
(11) (18/1 -50%) Lochnaver	18/1(-50%)	(11) Lochnaver 18/1, 18/5, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 7 days ago. Arrives in form but needs everything to drop right. Creditable fourth of eight in Newcastle handicap a week ago; shortlisted.
(4) (22/1 -83%) Lunario	22/1(-83%)	(4) Lunario 22/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/1) 23 days ago. Good fourth for new stable at Kempton 23 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

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

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

MALACANNE justified market support when scoring over C&D on his latest start and the reapplication of blinkers could yield further improvement off a 3lb higher mark. Racing Country drops back in trip following his recent third here and is a big player based on his recent performances. Others for the shortlist include Sea Of Charm, who has been running with credit of late, and Prince Ali.

ENZOS ANGEL probably found the race coming too soon at this course three weeks ago but he'd won well over C&D on his previous outing and he's worth a chance to get back to winning ways at the possible expense of Malacanne, who scored here last month. Prince Ali can get involved if the pace is strong.

The vote goes to ENZOS ANGEL who made a winning start for Neil Mulholland over C&D before going too freely when up in trip here since.

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Tomform Friday 15th March 2024

Races & Results Friday 15th March 2024

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13:10 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Cheltenham Hunter Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:50 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Fakenham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Dundalk Claimer 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow