1 Wednesday 13th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 29 Races on Wednesday 13th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:10 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (10/3 +5%) Galway Mahler	10/3(+5%)	(6) Galway Mahler 10/3, Improved model in recent months, opening his account over C&D in January and followed up in good style at Lingfield (23.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, always holding on. Expected to be bang there again up 5 lb. On a hat-trick after win over C&D and at Lingfield; conditions suit; should be competitive.
2 2nd (13) (15/2 +6%) Boys Of Wexford	15/2(+6%)	(13) Boys Of Wexford 15/2, Immediate improvement for the switch to fences last term, scoring on debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter and placed next 3 starts. Low-key efforts initially this term but much more like it (in first-time cheekpieces) when third at Market Rasen (19f) 3 weeks ago. Not discounted from this lowly mark. Best run this term when third last time (2m3f); first run at this trip under rules.
3 3rd (5) (5/2 +69%) Dusautior	5/2(+69%)	(5) Dusautior 5/2, Winning Irish pointer who offered little in trio of quick-fire novice/maiden hurdle runs late last year. However, longer trip promises to suit now handicapping with his good yard boasting a good record in this sphere. Cheekpieces added to tongue tie. Had wind op. Ex-Irish pointer; modest form in three 2m hurdles; likely improver on chase/h'cap debut.
4 4th (7) (10/1 -11%) Supasunrise	10/1(-11%)	(7) Supasunrise 10/1, Course winner who doubled career tally at Warwick (20f) in November and largely gave his running subsequently, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 4 weeks ago. Steps back up in trip now. Both wins have been at 2m4f but handles soft ground well and in fair form; a possible.
5th 5th (2) (9/1 +10%) Kankin	9/1(+10%)	(2) Kankin 9/1, Bettered form he showed over hurdles when making a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (19.9f) in October. Not so good at Uttoxeter a month later but bit more like it when fourth at Doncaster (19f) 45 days ago. Step up in trip may help now. Off the mark over fences here in October (2m4f); fair run last time; has stamina to prove.
6th 6th (14) (40/1 -21%) Bolberry Down	40/1(-21%)	(14) Bolberry Down 40/1, Poor/unreliable maiden hurdler who has offered little both starts over fences 6 months apart. Second in a 2m1f h'cap hurdle last April but below form since; longer trip a concern.
7th 7th (11) (12/1 +14%) Est Illic	12/1(+14%)	(11) Est Illic 12/1, Pair of 2m wins at the end of 2020 but has drawn a blank since. Seemed to only consent to run on when race was all but over when third of 10 in handicap at Leicester (22.7f) in January and others more appealing on balance. Last win was in December 2020; well treated now and in fair form, but best form at shorter.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (9/1 -100%) Martalmix'jac	9/1(-100%)	(8) Martalmix'jac 9/1, Largely held form since opening chase account at Stratford (19.5f) in the autumn, proving his stamina when bagging 4-runner Leicester handicap chase (22.7f) 15 days ago. Not dismissed up 3 lb. Two wins since headgear went on, the latest 15 days ago; conditions suit; chance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (11/1 -38%) Family Pot	11/1(-38%)	(10) Family Pot 11/1, Form has been up and down so far this term but fallen in weights and step back in right direction when third at Hereford (20.9f) last month, shaping as though this step back up in trip would suit. One to bear in mind again. Two wins on good last term; decent 3rd at Hereford last time; on a good mark; a possible.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -257%) Twenty Twenty	25/1(-257%)	(1) Twenty Twenty 25/1, Gradually warmed to his task under a more forceful ride when capitalising on much-reduced mark at Wincanton (25f, heavy) in December. Backed that up when third from 5 lb higher mark over C&D a month later. Should be competitive again. Back to form on last two starts with a win at Wincanton and a C&D third; a possible.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (28/1 -75%) Doyens De Ante	28/1(-75%)	(9) Doyens De Ante 28/1, In good form last spring, winning back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow/over C&D. Behind when unseating at Fontwell in May though, and offered little back from 8 months off when pulled up at Hereford (25.2f) in January. May well be sharper for that now returned to this venue. Dual good-ground winner in the spring; pulled up after a break latest; needs better ground.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (80/1 -220%) Call Off The Dogs	80/1(-220%)	(3) Call Off The Dogs 80/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good, 6/5) 2 years ago but showed nothing on first run since at Fontwell last month. This ought to reveal more. Off for 695 days after Plumpton win in March 2022; pulled up on first run back last month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (250/1 -400%) Deja Rouge	250/1(-400%)	(12) Deja Rouge 250/1, Regressive form for Gordon Elliott and offered little for present stable, including on chase debut here (19.8f) 5 weeks ago. Ex-Gordon Elliott; not shown a great deal for this yard; well treated but others stronger.

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13:10 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking Galway Mahler warrants respect having after scoring at Huntingdon and Lingfield in recent months, with a 5lb rise for the seven-year-old's latest success unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. However, FAMILY POT caught the eye when a never-nearer third at Hereford last time out and Sheila Lewis' charge may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Recent Leicester winner Martalmix'jac shouldn't be far away either.

GALWAY MAHLER has looked an improved model in recent months, following up his C&D success in January at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, and his latest weight rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Martalmix'jac and Twenty Twenty are others to consider. Boys of Wexford is another needing to be factored in following a much better effort at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago.

A chance is taken on DUSAUTIOR, who should show much-improved form now going handicap chasing over 3m on his first run since a win op.

13:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/2 -25%) Ballyburn	1/2(-25%)	(1) Ballyburn 1/2, No match for Firefox on hurdles debut but has emerged as a most exciting prospect in the meantime, destroying his rivals over 2½m at Leopardstown at Christmas before slamming Slade Steel by 7 lengths back over 2m there last month in a race won by many stable stars over the years. Could be top-class. Confirmed he's a top-class novice when clear winner of 2m Leopardstown Grade 1 last month.
2 2nd (4) (66/1 -65%) Jimmy Du Seuil	66/1(-65%)	(4) Jimmy Du Seuil 66/1, Ex-French performer who got off the mark despite an indifferent round of jumping in extended 2m Clonmel maiden hurdle 9 weeks ago. Open to improvement but this is a whole different test up markedly in trip. Did not need to improve upon very promising hurdle debut when very easy maiden winner.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +25%) Ile Atlantique	9/2(+25%)	(3) Ile Atlantique 9/2, Looked a good prospect back over hurdles after 7 months off when making all in 2m maiden at Gowran in November. Ran at least as well when edged out close home by stablemate Readin Tommy Wrong in Grade 1 at Naas subsequently and he could have an even bigger performance in him. Headed on run-in when favourite for Naas Grade 1 in January but still has potential.
4 4th (6) (40/1 -60%) Mercurey	40/1(-60%)	(6) Mercurey 40/1, Missed all of last year but opened his account over jumps with the minimum of fuss in a 17f Punchestown maiden hurdle last month, jumping well in the main. Plenty more needed to get involved here but longer trip will suit and he's surely capable of better. Wide-margin winner of Punchestown maiden last month; others have more compelling form.
5th 5th (7) (7/1 +36%) Predators Gold	7/1(+36%)	(7) Predators Gold 7/1, Impressive winner on hurdles debut at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) in November and good efforts in defeat in Leopardstown Grade 1s since, just unable to peg back a stronger stayer having possibly taken a bit too much out of himself in the early stages over 2¾m 5 weeks ago. Respected. Second in Grade 1s on last two outings (2m/2m6f); could still have a bigger run in him.
6th 6th (2) (20/1 -43%) Handstands	20/1(-43%)	(2) Handstands 20/1, Has made the perfect start over hurdles, winning for a third time in listed Huntingdon event last month, again jumping well in the main. Has bags of stamina and open to further improvement. Yard took this in 2017 (the only British-trained winner of the race in the last decade). Beat previous Grade 1 winner in 2m3f Listed race last month and now 3-3 over hurdles.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -11%) Jingko Blue	20/1(-11%)	(5) Jingko Blue 20/1, Has made a promising start, displaying a fine attitude when opening account at Newbury (2½m) before impressively winning handicap at Sandown. Good prospect and more to come quickly upped in grade. Displayed jolt of improvement when comfortable winner of Sandown handicap last month.

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13:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

From Danoli and Istabraq, through to Envoi Allen and last year's winner Impaire Et Passe, the roll call of past winner of this race over the last 20 years is impressive. BALLYBURN obviously has some big shoes to fill in his bid to emulate some of those greats, but the son of Flemensfirth is certainly going the right way and is very hard to oppose. Indeed, the six-year-old's smooth performance in landing a Grade 1 success at the Dublin Racing Festival could hardly have been more dominant and underlined not just his rapid progress since defeat to Firefox on his hurdles debut, but established his versatility regarding the trip, given he had comfortably landed a maiden at Leopardstown over 2m4f in between. Already with six previous winners of this race under his belt, Willie Mullins has a stranglehold on the 2024 edition with Ile Atlantique, Predators Gold, Mercurey and Jimmy Du Seuil all representing Ireland's champion trainer. However, the unbeaten Handstands may be the one to put it up to Ballyburn given he too is a rising star.

BALLYBURN is considered one of the bankers of the week and it's very hard to oppose him. Willie Mullins has an exceptional bunch of novice hurdlers once again and he is the highest-rated of the lot going into the Festival on the back of a stunning victory in a Leopardstown Grade 1 won by some of the stable stars over the years. He promises to do even better over this sort of trip and can land the odds. Ile Atlantique can complete a 1-2 for the yard, ahead of Ben Pauling's unbeaten Handstands.

After winning a Sandown handicap in the style of a Graded-level performer last month, JINGKO BLUE is given the vote.

13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/1 +0%) Politacus	4/1(+0%)	(5) Politacus 4/1, Bumper winner and also fourth in Grade 2 at Aintree last term. Hasn't gone on from her hurdling debut effort in 2 subsequent starts, though possibly needed the run at Taunton last time. Remains with potential upped in trip now handicapping in first-time tongue tie. Useful bumper form; not as good a hurdler; up in trip and on a good mark for h'cap debut..
2 2nd (8) (3/1 +25%) Majestic Jameela	3/1(+25%)	(8) Majestic Jameela 3/1, Handled conditions well when winning juvenile maiden hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) in November and doubled her tally on her handicap debut at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) a month ago. Could be thereabouts once again. Off the mark in ordinary 2m Plumpton mares' h'cap latest; longer trip not sure to suit.
3 3rd (4) (10/3 +58%) Porter In The Park	10/3(+58%)	(4) Porter In The Park 10/3, Won handicap at this C&D last January and even better form when runner-up on her next 2 starts. Disappointing tried chasing on her first 2 outings this season, before finding the test too much back over hurdles at Newbury (24.2f, soft) 50 days ago. Not discounted. Won a similar event over C&D in Jan 2023; best run this season when 6th over 3m last time.
4 4th (9) (33/1 -32%) Happy Index	33/1(-32%)	(9) Happy Index 33/1, Gained a first success in handicap at Ludlow (21.2f) in May and good second at Fontwell next time. However, has run poorly both starts since her summer break, well held back at Ludlow in November. Has a bit to prove at present. 2m5f h'cap winner last May; below-par last two starts after a break; plenty to prove.
5th 5th (2) (7/2 -40%) Villainess	7/2(-40%)	(2) Villainess 7/2, Runner-up on first of 2 outings in bumpers for Jamie Snowden and has also finished second both starts in mares novice hurdles, beaten only ½ length by Sweet Fantasy (won again next time) at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) in January. Major player upped in trip for her handicap bow. Fine second to a subsequent easy winner last time; chance up in trip on handicap debut.
6th 6th (1) (12/1 -100%) Our Bill's Aunt	12/1(-100%)	(1) Our Bill's Aunt 12/1, Off the mark in handicap at Chepstow on last season's reappearance and back to her best when runner-up to a handicap debutante at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. Not won since Nov 2022, but placed every run since then and has an each-way chance.
7th 7th (7) (18/1 +28%) Regally Blonde	18/1(+28%)	(7) Regally Blonde 18/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland for Andrew Oliver. However, she's yet to match that level over hurdles, failing to build on the promise of her previous outing when mid-field in novice handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) in January. Needs to find more. Fair Flat performer but not as good over hurdles so far and others have stronger claims.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (12/1 -9%) Stopherandgo	12/1(-9%)	(6) Stopherandgo 12/1, Opened account at the second attempt in mares novice at Wincanton last season (when trained by Claire Harris) and took a step back in the right direction when third in handicap at Fontwell (17.7f) a month ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort upped in trip. 40-1 winner last term; third in 2m1f h'cap on latest start; interesting now up in trip.

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13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

MAJESTIC JAMEELA justified strong support in the market when gaining a second career victory over hurdles at Plumpton last month. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for the daughter of Postponed and a double could be on the cards. Villainess has posted a pair of respectable runner-up efforts in novice company and she isn't taken lightly racing off what looks a fair opening mark. Richard Bandey's mare is feared most, ahead of A Tickatickatiming.

VILLAINESS has made a promising start over hurdles, finding only a useful recruit from the Flat too strong at Plumpton on her latest outing, so she could be ready to get off the mark as she goes up in trip on her handicap debut. Majestic Jameela made a winning start in handicaps also at Plumpton last month and is feared most, ahead of Politacus.

The choice is VILLAINESS, who was a good second to a useful sort over 2m last time and is bred to be suited by this step up in trip.

14:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (8/13 +25%) Fact To File	8/13(+25%)	(2) Fact To File 8/13, Well-regarded sort quickly switched to fences and impressed with his sure-footed jumping as he won 21.3f Leopardstown maiden at Christmas (good form) before seeing off Gaelic Warrior in Grade 1 match there, travelling and again jumping well. Longer trip sure to suit and ticks all the boxes. A serious talent who is bred to stay, but jumping and stamina are unproven.
2 2nd (4) (13/2 -8%) Monty's Star	13/2(-8%)	(4) Monty's Star 13/2, Half-brother to the top-class Monalee (runner-up in this in 2018) and very much going the right way, third in one of the strongest maiden chases of the season at Fairyhouse on his return before winning well at Punchestown (3m). Capable of better although he bombed out in last year's Albert Bartlett. Lightly raced but improving and last run reads well; major player.
3 3rd (3) (40/1 -43%) Giovinco	40/1(-43%)	(3) Giovinco 40/1, Unbeaten over hurdles and has continued progress over fences this season, landing 25f Aintree novice handicap before good second to Stay Away Fay in Sandown Grade 2. Resumed winning ways when easily landing odds in match race at Newcastle and outside place claims in another small-field affair. Strong traveller, beaten on both runs in Graded company; needs to improve.
4 4th (5) (16/1 +36%) Sandor Clegane	16/1(+36%)	(5) Sandor Clegane 16/1, Third to Stay Away Fay in last year's Albert Bartlett and has made a fair start over fences this term without winning, chasing home Embassy Gardens in Grade 3 at Naas in a first-time tongue tie 7 weeks ago. Plenty on his plate here. 3rd in last year's Albert Bartlett; return to this track needs to have a big effect.
5th 5th (1) (7/1 +42%) American Mike	7/1(+42%)	(1) American Mike 7/1, Second in the 2022 Champion Bumper and looks to be coming of age over fences, beating Fact To File on his return at Navan and resuming winning ways upped to 3m in Grade 2 there last month, responding well. Supplemented for this and could figure. Former Champion Bumper 2nd; won Grade 2 last time; bit to find but will handle conditions.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (6/1 -71%) Stay Away Fay	6/1(-71%)	(6) Stay Away Fay 6/1, Won the Albert Bartlett last year and much better still over fences this term, winning 3m events at Exeter and Sandown (Grade 2) before a fine third in open company in the Cotswold here in January. Seems sure to put up a bold showing in front back against the novices. Cheekpieces go on. Won 2023 Albert Bartlett; the one to beat if stamina comes into play, as it often does.

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14:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Out of the last 20 renewals of this race, Willie Mullins has trained the winner four times and he looks to have the standout contender this season in the shape of FACT TO FILE. Last year's Champion Bumper second has challenged convention having skipped a novice hurdling campaign in favour of going chasing, and connections can reap the rewards of that decision. The seven-year-old created a spectacular impression when winning over an extended 2m5f on his last two starts, jumping like a seasoned professional, and this step up in trip could eke out even more improvement. American Mike may emerge as the main danger given he beat the selection over 2m4f at Navan in November and, even though it will be difficult to uphold that form with a more experienced Fact To File over this trip, he should make a solid fist of it. Stay Away Fay heads the British challenge and Paul Nicholls' gelding will no doubt be staying on when others have cried enough, but he may prove vulnerable to classier rivals who can do more work on the bridle.

FACT TO FILE has impressed with his sure-footed jumping when winning at Leopardstown the last twice and the 2023 Champion Bumper runner-up will be hard to beat with the step up in trip sure to suit him. Last year's Albert Bartlett hero Stay Away Fay was a fine third taking on much more experienced chasers in the Cotswold here in January and is the danger.

The stamina and street smartness of STAY AWAY FAY give him the edge over Fact To File. Monty's Star is one to note.

14:30 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (6/1 -20%) Shy Love	6/1(-20%)	(6) Shy Love 6/1, Third sole start in Irish points and shaped with some encouragement despite failing to meet expectations when fifth of 12 in a Huntingdon bumper on debut 34 days ago. Upped markedly in trip for hurdle debut. Ex-Irish pointer who was 5th in a bumper here; needs to improve on hurdles debut.
2 2nd (1) (3/1 -140%) Inedit Star	3/1(-140%)	(1) Inedit Star 3/1, Useful effort when bolting up in the mud over hurdles at Compiegne in May. Also made a very encouraging start over fences for his new stable when second over 2m at Wetherby (heavy) in November and had excuses (finished lame/bled) at Haydock the following month. Sets the standard back over hurdles. Easy hurdle winner in France in May; good run on stable debut (bled last time); contender.
3 3rd (5) (9/1 -20%) Seigneur Des As	9/1(-20%)	(5) Seigneur Des As 9/1, Won over fences at Ludlow (23.8f) last February and returned to form when fifth there on final outing in April. Back over hurdles on first run for Anthony Charlton and has shown fair form previously. Won a 3m Ludlow handicap chase on good last year; mixed form over hurdles and fences since.
4 4th (3) (10/3 +0%) Broughshane	10/3(+0%)	(3) Broughshane 10/3, Successful on sole start in Irish points and well backed prior to running out approaching home turn on Ascot hurdle bow. After 13 months off, ran well for a long way when third at Chepstow in December and yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out back there 49 days ago. Remains with potential. Irish point winner; fair third on second hurdles start and is one worth considering.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (13/8 +64%) Jour D'evasion	13/8(+64%)	(2) Jour D'evasion 13/8, Promise sole outing in bumpers and fair form over hurdles, opening his account in a 7-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f, heavy) 13 days ago. Should be competitive under a penalty. Progressive novice; won over 2m last time; longer trip should suit; one with a chance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (250/1 -150%) Captain Howse	250/1(-150%)	(4) Captain Howse 250/1, Modest handicapper on Flat and has offered little on his completed starts over hurdles. Fair Flat stayer; hasn't shown enough over hurdles to suggest he will take this..

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14:30 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Although INEDIT STAR comes with risks attached having bled when runner-up over fences at Haydock in December, the six-year-old is hard to oppose on his return to timber. An 81-day layoff is likely to have benefitted Nick Kent's charge and he's taken to get the better of Broughshane. The gelded son of Mahler appeared to be travelling with verve when falling at the third-last hurdle at Chepstow in January. The returning Seigneur Des As may fare best of the remainder.

It's a little concerning INEDIT STAR bled/finished lame at Haydock when last seen, but he sets a useful standard back over hurdles and looks up to defying a penalty judged on his wide-margin win at Compiegne in May. Jour d'Evasion and Broughshane are feared most in that order.

Although Inedit Star has the best form he bled last time and recent JOUR D'EVASION could be a safer option.

14:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 21f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (13/2 +19%) Langer Dan	13/2(+19%)	(10) Langer Dan 13/2, Landed the third big handicap win of his career when seeing off 25 rivals in this corresponding event last season, holding on gamely. Little impact in 4 starts this season (bled last time) and as a result, he's back down to his last winning mark. Sure to be popular once again. Won this race (soft) last year off the same mark; another revival would not surprise.
2 2nd (1) (13/2 +35%) Ballyadam	13/2(+35%)	(1) Ballyadam 13/2, Made it third time lucky over fences at Wexford last summer but it's been a while since he tasted success in this sphere. Returned to form back from 5 months off when 11½ lengths third of 6 to Irish Point in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown (23.4f) last time so warrants respect back in a handicap. Fifth in last two 2m1f County Hurdles here; has shown enough beyond that to be of interest.
3 3rd (19) (12/1 +45%) Shanbally Kid	12/1(+45%)	(19) Shanbally Kid 12/1, Won second time up over hurdles last term, and after disappointing on chasing debut, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested returned to this sphere on handicap debut when 11¾ lengths eighth of 22 to Maxxum at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 39 days ago. Drop back in trip should suit. 8th of 22 to Maxxum (3m, soft); unexposed and this drop back in trip looks the right move.
4 4th (17) (25/1 -14%) Lucky Place	25/1(-14%)	(17) Lucky Place 25/1, Yet to finish out of the first 2 in 5 career starts, opening his account in big-field Doncaster novice in December. Made Gidleigh Park work hard in Grade 2 Classic Novices' Hurdle at this course (20.2f, good to soft) on Trials Day and he should have more to offer on handicap debut. Solid novice runs and he's a clear candidate for further improvement on handicap debut.
5th 5th (16) (50/1 +24%) Franciscan Rock	50/1(+24%)	(16) Franciscan Rock 50/1, Fair to say his chasing career hasn't gone to plan as yet and he was below form back in cheekpieces/over hurdles at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) in December. Tongue tie back on and looks out of his depth in this. Opposable, except on 80-1 third in Grade 1 novice at Punchestown (3m, yielding) last April.
6th 6th (24) (14/1 +58%) Black Bamboo	14/1(+58%)	(24) Black Bamboo 14/1, Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark at Cork in October and has shaped well in handicaps the last twice, ridden to see out the longer trip but caught further back than ideal as a result when 7¾ lengths sixth of 22 to Maxxum in at Leopardstown last time (hooded). Sixth of 22 to Maxxum from well off the pace at Leopardstown (upped to 3m, soft) on latest.
7th 7th (3) (33/1 +18%) Da Capo Glory	33/1(+18%)	(3) Da Capo Glory 33/1, Doubled his tally for the season at Cork (20f, heavy) in January and ran well upped in grade when 4 lengths third of 8 to Hiddenvalley Lake in Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy) last month, well positioned. This a completely different kettle of fish, however. Cheekpieces on. First-time headgear; ran poorly last April/August in his two biggest handicaps.
8th 8th (22) (33/1 +34%) Rambo T	33/1(+34%)	(22) Rambo T 33/1, Second success of the season when seeing off Irish Hill at Newbury (20.5f, soft) over Christmas but his jumping was scrappy and he was found out back in better company following a harsh 9 lb hike at Ascot (19.3f, good to soft) last month. Running-on third here (2m4f) in October and won well at Newbury (2m4f, soft) in December.
9th 9th (4) (33/1 +34%) Beacon Edge	33/1(+34%)	(4) Beacon Edge 33/1, Made the most of a good opportunity to end a long losing run on return/yard debut at Thurles in October and has matched that form in graded events the last twice. Struggled in a big-field handicap at Navan (25.2f, heavy) in December and faces a similar scenario here. Last year's Coral Cup saw one of his lesser efforts; seemingly not the force of old.
10th 10th (7) (16/1 -14%) Brazil	16/1(-14%)	(7) Brazil 16/1, Thwarted a monster gamble on Gaelic Warrior in the Fred Winter a couple of years ago and entitled to be all the sharper for his Leopardstown effort returning from 4 months off recently. Never tried beyond 17f so has stamina questions to answer, but he's worth keeping a close eye on. Out of form over hurdles but there was a Flat win at last year's Galway Festival; new trip.
11th 11th (20) (40/1 +39%) Lombron	40/1(+39%)	(20) Lombron 40/1, Off the mark on yard debut in a Thurles maiden in November but well beaten in better company on both subsequent starts. Now sent handicapping and lacks the experience required to play a leading role in this competitive contest. Extremely unexposed for W Mullins and this is a marked step up in trip for handicap debut.
12th 12th (21) (9/1 +0%) Doddiethegreat	9/1(+0%)	(21) Doddiethegreat 9/1, Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in 2m Ascot conditions race in November. Good second to recent Imperial Cup winner Go Dante here next time and ran a cracker when fourth in the Betfair Hurdle last month. Stacks to like, particularly back up in trip. Late progress into 4th of 21 in top handicap at Newbury (2m, heavy); stable form the worry.
13th 13th (6) (14/1 +0%) Might I	14/1(+0%)	(6) Might I 14/1, Useful hurdler who showed a similar level on his chasing debut when runner-up at Newton Abbot in October. Finished alone in a match at Exeter following month but disappointed in better company when well beaten at Ascot (18.8f, good) before Christmas. Back hurdling but others look stronger. Fourth in the Martin Pipe here (2m4f, soft) one year ago off 3lb higher; player.
14th 14th (14) (4/1 +11%) Built By Ballymore	4/1(+11%)	(14) Built By Ballymore 4/1, Stepped up appreciably on reappearance run when winning maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) over Christmas and followed up in equally impressive fashion in Punchestown novice (20f, heavy) a month later. Cheekpieces on and he's likely to progress further now handicapping. Scopey sort; cheekpieces now; needs to prove he's quick enough for this, but one to note.
15th 15th (8) (80/1 -21%) Finest Evermore	80/1(-21%)	(8) Finest Evermore 80/1, Put up a fine weight-carrying performance when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good) when last seen 19 months ago, battling well. Has since left Willie Mullins and she can only be watched given the length of absence. Yard won this in 2021. Off since August 2022 and has left Willie Mullins; needs a career best.
16th 16th (12) (5/1 +9%) Sa Majeste	5/1(+9%)	(12) Sa Majeste 5/1, Off the mark on second outing in France for Y. Fouin and returning from 8 months off, got back on the up when beating former Grand National winner Noble Yeats at Limerick (20f, heavy) 11 weeks ago. Has been plenty of talk about his opening mark and he warrants considerable respect. Just four races; swatted aside high-class stayer Noble Yeats at Limerick (2m4f, heavy).
17th 17th (15) (66/1 +34%) Benson	66/1(+34%)	(15) Benson 66/1, Made it hurdle victory number 6 at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and having arrived in good nick, never looked like repeating last year's Morebattle success at Kelso (16.2f, soft) 11 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind if he's to feature. Tongue strap on for first time this season. Pulled up in this last year and no show in the Morebattle (won it last year) 11 days ago.
18th 18th (18) (25/1 +17%) Guard Your Dreams	25/1(+17%)	(18) Guard Your Dreams 25/1, Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2021/22. Shaped as if retaining just about all of his ability after 22 months on return when last of 5 to Lossiemouth here in January and out of his depth in Kingwell Hurdle the following month. Back up in trip. Very well handicapped judged on best runs two seasons back; 660 days off before this term.
19th 19th (9) (33/1 +50%) Mark Of Gold	33/1(+50%)	(9) Mark Of Gold 33/1, Prolific handicap hurdler who added another victory to his tally in a 7-runner event at Kempton (for the second successive season) 18 days ago. Did that easily but has a career-high mark to contend with now in a much more competitive event. Won the same 2m5f race at Kempton in February for last two seasons; needs to find extra.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (11/1 +21%) Jigoro	11/1(+21%)	(11) Jigoro 11/1, Progressive hurdler who won Navan maiden in December. Better form in defeat on both subsequent starts and looks a very interesting contender now handicapping upped markedly in trip. 1 of 4 for Gordon Elliott and seemingly the choice of Jack Kennedy. Placed behind Supreme Novice runners over about 2m; upped in trip for this handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (28/1 +30%) Western Fold	28/1(+30%)	(13) Western Fold 28/1, Added to his Gowran success with another wide-margin win on testing ground in 6-runner novice at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) just over 7 weeks ago. This is just his second handicap start and any further rain would only enhance his chances. Huge improvement to score by 15l in a novice at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January latest.

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14:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Another bold showing can be expected from last year's winner Langer Dan, who arrives here on the same mark and subsequent treatment for ulcers since his 14th-placed finish in the Lanzarote at Kempton in January can only aid his cause. However, the Irish have won five of the last eight renewals and the sneaking suspicion is that the Dan Skelton-trained gelding could prove vulnerable to a less-exposed rival. Donning the famous JP McManus silks, SA MAJESTE is preferred. The six-year-old was quite taking when beating subsequent Cleeve Hurdle winner Noble Yeats at Limerick in December and an opening mark of 140 could prove to be on the lenient side. The son of Top Trip may take this en route to success at the highest level and can get the better of the hat-trick seeking Built By Ballymore. Martin Brassil has been responsible for the runner-up in the last two years and his handicap debutant is expected to be bang there at the business end. Doddiethegreat is bred to relish this stiffer test of stamina and he also warrants a second look.

A typically large field for this feature handicap with several unexposed sorts lining up and it's DODDIETHEGREAT who gets the nod having been shaping up extremely well considering the length of his pre-season absence this term. Stepping back up in trip, he can provide Nicky Henderson with a fifth Coral Cup success at the expense of Langer Dan, who won this last year and is back down to the same mark. Sa Majeste, Lucky Place and Built By Ballymore are just a handful of others to consider, too.

Stable form is the big worry for Doddiethegreat, so ZANNDABAD gets the vote from Sa Majeste.

15:10 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (11/1 -22%) Mount Gallion	11/1(-22%)	(7) Mount Gallion 11/1, Regressed in bumpers in Ireland but has made an encouraging start over hurdles for this yard, very much catching the eye under considerate handling with fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Handicaps over further might be his bag but he's a live contender here. Has ability but doesn't appear to be crying out for this sharper test.
2 2nd (10) (125/1 -279%) Locken Lady	125/1(-279%)	(10) Locken Lady 125/1, Snow Sky mare landed an Irish point in January but finished down the field on Rules debut at Southwell (15.8f, heavy, 25/1) last month. Needs to show more now hurdling. Suffered a heavy defeat in Southwell bumper on rules debut.
3 3rd (3) (11/10 +93%) Flash In The Park	11/10(+93%)	(3) Flash In The Park 11/10, Fetched £350,000 after winning an Irish maiden point by 20 lengths in November 2022 but has only managed poor form in a pair of starts over hurdles so far and needs to improve to land a blow on qualifying run. Shapes as if this drop in distance is worth exploring.
4 4th (11) (150/1 -200%) Bathgate	150/1(-200%)	(11) Bathgate 150/1, No encouragment from 2 starts in bumpers, racing freely when down the field at Warwick in January. Hard to fancy on hurdles bow. Hurdles debutante who has poor claims on bumper efforts.
5th 5th (15) (9/2 -29%) Secret Sauce	9/2(-29%)	(15) Secret Sauce 9/2, Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland, winning a 1m Gowran claimer last May. Strong in the market and produced by far his best effort over timber when second of 11 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 44 days ago, faring best of those held up. Player. Wasn't far off landing a gamble at Hereford last time; the pick of the 4yos in this field.
6th 6th (5) (11/4 +31%) Jackpot Cash	11/4(+31%)	(5) Jackpot Cash 11/4, Improved from hurdling debut when third of 8 in a novice event (2/1) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 35 days ago, albeit underwhelming with his response off the bridle. Still rates amongst the form picks in this company and could do better still. Travelled well for a long way at Ludlow last time and is open to progress; respected.
7th 7th (9) (200/1 -100%) Scout Master	200/1(-100%)	(9) Scout Master 200/1, Maiden Irish pointer has offered little in 2 starts under Rules so far. Soundly beaten in both rules starts.
8th 8th (12) (125/1 -25%) Karakoy	125/1(-25%)	(12) Karakoy 125/1, Fair winner on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and cost new connections 30,000 gns in October. No promise to be taken from either start over hurdles so far, however. Has gone the wrong way since Flat win last June.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (15/2 -36%) Badlands Boy	15/2(-36%)	(2) Badlands Boy 15/2, Offered more than on hurdle debut when third of 10 over 17f at Sedgefield (heavy) last month. Possible frame claims again in this company if able to step forward again. Eyecatching third at Sedgefield five weeks ago; frame possibilities.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -200%) Gregorian Diamond	150/1(-200%)	(4) Gregorian Diamond 150/1, Modest bumper performer (first 2 outings for Fergal O'Brien) finished down the field on Flat debut for this yard in November. Hard to recommend switched to hurdling. Big turnaround is required on hurdles debut.

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15:10 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of SECRET SAUCE, who showed plenty on his second start for new connections when a promising runner-up at Hereford in January. This looks like an ideal opportunity to get off the mark and he is preferred to Jackpot Cash, who let down favourite-backers at Ludlow but wasn't disgraced. Others to note include Arthurian Fable, Badlands Boy and Mount Gallion.

JACKPOT CASH was a bit underwhelming at Ludlow last time but rather stands out in this company on that form and looks the way to go. Secret Sauce ran well when supported at Hereford and heads up the dangers ahead of Mount Gallion.

The vote goes to JACKPOT CASH, who travelled well for a long way last time and may progress. Secret Sauce is second choice.

15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (17/2 +6%) Captain Guinness	17/2(+6%)	(2) Captain Guinness 17/2, High-class chaser who made a winning reappearance at Navan in November. Ran abysmally in Leopardstown Grade 1 over Christmas but back on track when 14½ lengths third to El Fabiolo there latest. Surely playing for place money at best, though Runner-up in this race last year but unlikely to go one better; 0-13 in Grade 1 races.
2 2nd (7) (16/1 +52%) Gentleman De Mee	16/1(+52%)	(7) Gentleman De Mee 16/1, Won a 2m Grade 1 at last year's Dublin Racing Festival but 16¼ lengths behind El Fabiolo when fourth in this season's renewal of that race. No reason why he'll get much closer to his stablemate here. Well-held fourth to stablemate El Fabiolo when bidding for a second Dublin Chase win.
3 3rd (6) (100/1 +33%) Funambule Sivola	100/1(+33%)	(6) Funambule Sivola 100/1, Dual Game Spirit winner (also runner-up in this in 2022) but well below par since falling in this race 12 months ago, finishing a distant second to Edwardstone in this season's Game Spirit. Flattered when second in this contest in 2022; hard to fancy on this season's form.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (15/2 +0%) Edwardstone	15/2(+0%)	(3) Edwardstone 15/2, Winner of the Arkle at 2022 Festival. Found Jonbon too strong on his first 2 outings this term but looked back to his top-class best under a change of tactics (often held up) when easily making all in the Game Spirit at Newbury (2m, soft) last month. Relished the switch to front-running in the Game Spirit; won the Arkle here in 2022.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (2/9 +58%) El Fabiolo	2/9(+58%)	(4) El Fabiolo 2/9, Beat Jonbon in last year's Arkle and took his chase record to a perfect 6-6 with an easy 8½-length defeat of Dinoblue at Leopardstown last month. Very hard to beat again for yard seeking a hat-trick of wins in this. Unbeaten chase record includes the 2023 Arkle and 2024 Dublin Chase; top rated.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -43%) Elixir De Nutz	40/1(-43%)	(5) Elixir De Nutz 40/1, This 10-y-o has been better than ever this season, winning 3 times, notably a neck defeat of Jonbon in the rearranged Clarence House here (17f, good to soft) at the end of January. Jonbon all but came down 4 out though, so he'll do well to confirm the placings. Rallied to beat Jonbon in the Clarence House but is far from sure to confirm the placings.

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Jonbon narrowly got the better of EL FABIOLO in their novice hurdle days but the latter readily exacted his revenge in last season's Arkle. Willie Mullins' charge hasn't put a foot wrong in three starts since, arguably producing a career-best performance when sweeping aside smart mare Dinoblue at the Dublin Racing Festival last month, and he can confirm his superiority over his main rival en route to making it seven from seven over the larger obstacles. Jonbon kicked off the season with two victories over Edwardstone and would almost certainly have won the Clarence House on the New course here in January but for a bad mistake four out. He is reunited with Nice de Boinville and demands respect, while all-the-way Game Spirit scorer Edwardstone should give a good account from the front but could be vulnerable to younger legs once the race begins in earnest turning for home.

EL FABIOLO was edged out by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree a couple of years ago but he saw off Nicky Henderson's charge by 5½ lengths in last season's Arkle and can make it 2-1 in his favour in their head-to-head rivalry. Edwardstone looked back to his best at Newbury and can take third.

Barring mishaps, this could well prove a carbon copy of last year's Arkle in which EL FABIOLO drew clear to beat Jonbon.

15:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (11/10 +45%) Ruler Legend	11/10(+45%)	(5) Ruler Legend 11/10, Useful Irish Flat performer in 2022. Nowhere near that level in 3 hurdle outings for current yard but could prove a different proposition in handicaps. Market support could prove significant. Became disappointing on the Flat but worth a market check on this handicap hurdle debut.
2 2nd (7) (15/2 +77%) Orbys River	15/2(+77%)	(7) Orbys River 15/2, Failed to complete both starts in Irish points and only a modicum of promise over hurdles this winter, pulling up on Hereford handicap debut last month. Pulled up when upped to 2m5f for handicap debut; drops back in trip here.
3 3rd (8) (15/2 +63%) Onnaroll	15/2(+63%)	(8) Onnaroll 15/2, Just poor form over hurdles, making a significant impact on only one occasion, and hard to make a strong case for him from 2 lb out of the weights. Placed only one from 13 starts over hurdles and often spoils chance by refusing to settle.
4 4th (2) (7/4 +68%) Grasshopper Time	7/4(+68%)	(2) Grasshopper Time 7/4, Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler who ran her best race for this yard when third of 6 at Plumpton (2m, soft) 16 days ago. Needs to show he can build on that now. Initially disappointing in Britain but last month's Plumpton third was much better.
5th 5th (6) (33/1 +34%) Chronos	33/1(+34%)	(6) Chronos 33/1, Yet to trouble the judge and pulled up in a Huntingdon handicap when last seen 12 months ago. Can only be watched at present. Struggled in first three handicaps; returns from 13-month absence today.

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15:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A relatively talented sort on the level who contested the Queen's Vase in 2022, RULER LEGEND has yet to put it together over hurdles but a mark of 91 on his handicap debut could underestimate the son of Camelot. In a winnable affair, he gets the vote ahead of Grasshopper Time and Sanitiser, who arguably ran a career-best when fourth at Kempton in November.

SANITISER and Ruler Legend are both very well treated in this sphere judged on Flat ability. Sanitiser was having only his second outing for Gary Moore when an encouraging fourth over hurdles at Kempton when last seen in November and is preferred before any market clues are known.

This can go to SANITISER who caught the eye when travelling well for a long way on his hurdling return at Kempton

16:10 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 2) 29f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) ( ) Diesel D'allier	()	(5) Diesel D'allier , Formerly a useful performer over these fences (dual course winner, twice in the frame in this). Well held this season though, including over hurdles, and hard to fancy. Has won two C&D handicaps but this 11yo is very hard to fancy on more recent C&D form.
(6) ( ) Fameaftertheglory	()	(6) Fameaftertheglory , Fair runs in this discipline the last twice (split Francky du Berlais and Minella Indo in C&D handicap in December) but remains with just a bumper and couple of point victories to his name and would be a surprising winner here. Third in C&D handicap in December but this task is much harder; others preferred.
(3) (9/4 +44%) Delta Work	9/4(+44%)	(3) Delta Work 9/4, Good Festival record and seeking a hat-trick in the race having found plenty to see off stablemate Galvin 12 months ago. Quiet so far this term but following a similar path to last season arriving from a spin over hurdles and bold bid expected. New headgear. Has won the last two runnings of this race and could hit peak form at just the right time.
(2) (11/4 +45%) Coko Beach	11/4(+45%)	(2) Coko Beach 11/4, Won the Troytown Handicap in November and looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest as he easily won over the Punchestown banks last month, typically jumping well. Part of a very strong 3-runner attack for yard and the 2019 Fred Winter runner-up could be the pick back up in trip. 9yo who has been better than ever this season and it's easy to envisage a bold bid.
(10) (10/3 -67%) Minella Indo	10/3(-67%)	(10) Minella Indo 10/3, Tremendous record at the Festival bar his flop in last year's Gold Cup (won it in 2021 and second in 2022). Not the force of old but took well to this challenge when fourth under a big weight in C&D handicap in December, though again didn't finish too strongly. Couldn't dismiss. 2021 Gold Cup winner; ran well over C&D in December; in with a leading shout.
(9) (15/2 -36%) Galvin	15/2(-36%)	(9) Galvin 15/2, Tough and genuine performer with a good Festival record (won the NH Chase in 2021), finding just Delta Work too strong in this 12 months ago. All roads seemingly have led to this again (ran in the same hurdle race as his stablemate last month) and he seems sure to go well. Has a fine Festival record and was 2nd in this race 12 months ago; firmly in calculations.
(7) (14/1 +0%) Foxy Jacks	14/1(+0%)	(7) Foxy Jacks 14/1, Proved a different proposition to on his first 2 tries (failed to complete) on this course when landing C&D handicap in November, jumping well for once. Fair run over hurdles next time but more needed under these terms back in this discipline after a break. Form of C&D handicap win reads well; could have a part to play if coping with conditions.
(11) (18/1 +10%) Stattler	18/1(+10%)	(11) Stattler 18/1, Won the National Hunt Chase at the 2022 Festival but has rather lost his way this term, not appearing to take to the challenge when well held behind Coko Beach at Punchestown 5 weeks ago. Others preferred. Class act in past; may improve a bundle for last month's disappointing cross-country debut.
(8) (40/1 +39%) Francky Du Berlais	40/1(+39%)	(8) Francky Du Berlais 40/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and has gone well in 2 spins around this circuit this term, faring best of a few of these when second in handicap in December. Plenty more on his plate on these terms now. Some fair runs over C&D but needs others to underperform to reward each-way backers.
(1) (150/1 +0%) Bodhisattva	150/1(+0%)	(1) Bodhisattva 150/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott. Couple of fair runs for this yard early this season but has bags to find to get involved on first go in one of these and upped in trip. Dual winner but his form is significantly inferior to the pick of these.
(4) (150/1 +0%) Didero Vallis	150/1(+0%)	(4) Didero Vallis 150/1, Third in the 2022 Kim Muir but not the force of old and plenty more on his plate than when third in C&D handicap in November. Again laboured badly over hurdles last time. Third in 2022 Kim Muir but this 11yo faces very difficult assignment on unfavourable terms.
(12) (150/1 +0%) Streets Of Doyen	150/1(+0%)	(12) Streets Of Doyen 150/1, Very fortunate winner of 3m Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last summer but well beaten in 2 runs after. Back with John McConnell and was third in the 2021 Albert Bartlett for the yard but he's very hard to fancy on first go in one of these. New headgear tried. Even his peak efforts leave this 10yo with plenty to find, and his form has gone wrong way.

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16:10 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow

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

A former Gold Cup and Albert Bartlett winner, MINELLA INDO is arguably the classiest individual to turn up in this unique affair. It was only two years ago that he was runner-up in the Festival's blue riband event and it looks as though he has been laid out for this since a promising fourth over the course in December off top-weight. A winner of a Grade 3 at Punchestown earlier in the season, the son of Beat Hollow may not be ideally suited by the forecast heavy ground, but he stays all day and can give connections a first win in this race. Winner of the last two renewals, Delta Work should be thereabouts again following another light campaign into the Festival, while heavy ground would also be a plus for the son of Network. A bigger danger, though, may come from stablemate Coko Beach, who has won the Troytown and finished second in the Becher already this season. Sam Ewing's mount proved himself in this discipline when scoring comfortably at Punchestown last month and he is the highest rated in the field to boot. Runner-up in this last year and a previous winner at the Festival, Galvin is better suited to quicker ground, while Foxy Jacks did it well when scoring at the track in November and cannot be ruled out.

Troytown-winner COKO BEACH looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest when scoring easily at Punchestown last month and can become the new name on the roll of honour in a race his stable has dominated in recent years. It could be a 1-2-3 for the yard, with the hat-trick seeking Delta Work and Galvin both very solid. 2021 Gold Cup hero Minella Indo adds a further touch of class to proceedings.

Gordon Elliott has an excellent record in this race, as does jockey Keith Donoghue, and the Festival brings out the best in GALVIN.

16:30 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (9/4 +44%) Pearly Island	9/4(+44%)	(2) Pearly Island 9/4, Scored twice over hurdles last season. Not quite as good over fences this term but produced best effort of present campaign when third in first-time headgear at Warwick (2½m, heavy). Backed that up when second at Fakenham so considered dropped in class. Ran well behind revitalised opponent at Fakenham last month; high on the list.
(11) (10/3 +45%) Calvic	10/3(+45%)	(11) Calvic 10/3, Point winner but only modest form under Rules for Lawney Hill. However, has joined a yard going great guns and on a good mark on pick of his form. 0-5 under rules for Lawney Hill but ran well for long way over C&D in October; yard debut.
(12) (9/2 +10%) Santa Clarita	9/2(+10%)	(12) Santa Clarita 9/2, Low-key efforts upon returning this season but stopped the slide when second of 6 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f) early last month. Possibilities if she can replicate that. Ran game race in defeat at Ffos Las last month but now 0-8 in Britain.
(10) (8/1 +20%) Eyed	8/1(+20%)	(10) Eyed 8/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles last season below that level switched to fences this term, beaten 25 lengths when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 50 days ago. 0-3 over fences but ran quite well two starts ago; course hurdle winner last March.
(8) (8/1 -14%) Trapista	8/1(-14%)	(8) Trapista 8/1, Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere, taking record over fences to 0-11 when safely held at Catterick last time. Down to a dangerous mark but couldn't be sure that she'll be capitalising on the handicapper's mercy anytime soon. Continues to slide down the weights but this regressive mare is now 0-11 over fences.
(4) (10/1 -67%) Aviles	10/1(-67%)	(4) Aviles 10/1, Fair ex-French hurdler who found just one too good all 4 starts in juvenile/maiden hurdles last term. Again runner-up when going agonisingly close on return/chase debut at Fontwell but failed to build on that next 2 starts. Went close on chasing debut in November but yet to build on that performance.
(3) (14/1 -115%) Generous Day	14/1(-115%)	(3) Generous Day 14/1, Notched fifth career success over fences last season and, while yet to fire this term, his latest third over C&D was a more positive step. Claims if he can build on that. Long in the tooth now but posted sound effort when third over C&D last month.
(5) (25/1 -257%) Out On The Tear	25/1(-257%)	(5) Out On The Tear 25/1, Wasted no time getting back to form when second at Sedgefield. Let down buy jumping at Southwell since but mark has eased another 2 lb and headgear now applied. No win since 2021 but quite consistent this season; a possible if aided by new cheekpieces.
(1) (33/1 +0%) Grasse D'oliverie	33/1(+0%)	(1) Grasse D'oliverie 33/1, French recruit who won handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) last spring. Given a considerate return from 7 months off at Wetherby but ran no sort of race back over fences next 2 starts. Won over hurdles last spring but in poor form this season, the last twice over fences.
(7) (50/1 -150%) Top Of The Bay	50/1(-150%)	(7) Top Of The Bay 50/1, No solid form under Rules so far. Makes handicap/chase debut (refused to race on second of 2 outings in points). Displayed promise in one of three novice hurdles this winter; makes chase/handicap debut.

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16:30 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

In a race where quite a few look to hold no secrets from the handicapper, it may pay to side with the less exposed AVILES. On his first start since undergoing wind surgery, Gary Moore's charge performed with credit when finishing third over 2m1f in a higher grade last month and he can come home in front now sent back up in trip. The main danger could be Santa Clarita, who races off an unchanged mark after finishing an admirable second over an extended 2m3f at Ffos Las last month, while Out On The Tear is also respected, especially if the application of cheekpieces perk him up.

It could be worth chancing CALVIC, who's potentially on a good mark on the pick of his form and is starting out for an in-form yard. Pearly Island is another to consider dropping in class, while Santa Clarita took a step back in the right direction when second at Ffos Las.

A course winner over hurdles, PEARLY ISLAND (nap) has dropped 2lb since chasing home a bang-in-form rival at Fakenham last month.

16:36 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (1/3 +42%) Kings Merchant	1/3(+42%)	(3) Kings Merchant 1/3, Thrice-raced gelding. Best effort when second of 13 in maiden (11/1) at Pontefract (6f, good to soft). Off 167 days. Sets a fair standard. Runner-up in two of his three 2yo runs (all 6f; ran well here on debut); obvious claims.
(1) (10/3 -67%) Dandy Devil	10/3(-67%)	(1) Dandy Devil 10/3, £25,000 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 1¼m-12.4f winner Spirit of Angel and 8.6f winner Flame Spirit. Dam, 1¼m/10.4f winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Shanghai Glory. Likely type. £25,000 yearling; half-brother to two winners out of a useful mare; not bred to want 5f.
(5) (14/1 +13%) Yorkshire Glory	14/1(+13%)	(5) Yorkshire Glory 14/1, €12,500 foal, Cotai Glory colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Littmann. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6.3f winner). Half-brother to a 7f winner in Hong Kong; dam a useful 6f-1m winner; best watched on debut.
(4) (25/1 -127%) Old Bailey	25/1(-127%)	(4) Old Bailey 25/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 125/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at this course (6f). Off 123 days. Hinted that there may be more to come here last time; type to better in handicaps.
(2) (100/1 -52%) Highland Laird	100/1(-52%)	(2) Highland Laird 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, last of 4 in novice at this course (6f) 10 days ago, slowly away. Offered nothing in two course runs over further this year; no appeal.

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16:36 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Not the most inspiring of contests, but this looks a good opportunity for KINGS MERCHANT to shed his maiden tag. The drop to 5f should suit the son of Bated Breath, who has been picked off in the closing stages on two of his three career starts, including most recently at Pontefract in September, while his pedigree would suggest the return to an artificial surface is another positive. Both Highland Laird and Old Bailey will need to improve on what they have shown so far, so newcomers Dandy Devil and Yorkshire Glory would not have to be anything special to play a leading role.

KINGS MERCHANT sets a fair standard and can put his experience to good use up against newcomers Dandy Devil and Yorkshire Glory.

This looks a golden opportunity for KINGS MERCHANT to break his duck. Old Bailey might chase him home.

16:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (4/1 +56%) Sa Fureur	4/1(+56%)	(5) Sa Fureur 4/1, Useful winner over hurdles last season (ran poorly when well backed for Coral Cup). Fell on return/chase debut (in process of running well) and off the mark in fortuitous fashion at Fairyhouse, held when left clear last. Decent second at Naas since and remains with potential switched to a handicap. Has taken well to chasing and looks as a likely improver on this handicap chase debut.
(6) (11/2 +21%) Madara	11/2(+21%)	(6) Madara 11/2, Ex-French winner who's firmly on the upgrade for this yard, winning over C&D before following up in listed handicap at Leopardstown, beating Path d'Oroux and Solness. More to come and needs considering. On a hat-trick after wins here and at Leopardstown; only a 5yo and there's better to come.
(10) (6/1 -33%) Libberty Hunter	6/1(-33%)	(10) Libberty Hunter 6/1, Progressive sort who gained compensation for his reappearance/chase debut fall (looked likely winner) when running out a convincing winner at Wincanton (15.7f). Followed up in good style here (16.3f, soft) on New Year's Day so lots to like. Won both completed chases, latterly here; unexposed and could be more to come from him.
(2) (13/2 +19%) Saint Roi	13/2(+19%)	(2) Saint Roi 13/2, Excellent record at this meeting, winning the County Hurdle in 2020 and placed in the Champion Hurdle (2022) and Arkle (2023). Patchy record this season but is high on the shortlist for this after his eye-catching fourth at Fairyhouse on his handicap debut in this sphere. Won the County in 2020 and might well have been laid out for another Festival handicap.
(8) (10/1 +17%) Path D'oroux	10/1(+17%)	(8) Path D'oroux 10/1, Bumper/hurdles winner. Yet to score over fences but his last 2 runner-up efforts were his best yet, ¾ lengths behind Madara in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 39 days ago. 6 lb better off with Madara here so must be respected with headgear applied. Yet to win over fences but latest second to Madara in Leopardstown handicap is solid form.
(3) (10/1 -18%) Maskada	10/1(-18%)	(3) Maskada 10/1, Smart chaser who forged clear when winning this last year off 8 lb lower under this rider. Just the one decent effort from 3 starts this season but this has likely been the target again. Saw off subsequent Grade 1 winner in this last year; a danger to all if back to that form.
(16) (12/1 -20%) Hardy Du Seuil	12/1(-20%)	(16) Hardy Du Seuil 12/1, Dual winner over fences in 2021/22 season and enjoyed a good spell campaigned over hurdles last term. Shaped as if retaining all his ability back over fences after 10 months off when third at Sandown and good chance he'll sharpen up for that with headgear refitted. Did well hurdling last term and good third returned to chasing on return; headgear back on.
(4) (12/1 +33%) Solness	12/1(+33%)	(4) Solness 12/1, Improved since switched to handicaps last 2 starts, winning at Fairyhouse (17f, soft, 7/1) in December before good 6½ lengths third of 11 to Madara at Leopardstown (17f, soft, 4/1) 39 days ago. 10 lb better off with the winner here so warrants respect. Won at Fairyhouse in December; good third to Madara and Path D'oroux at Leopardstown since.
(11) (14/1 +0%) Unexpected Party	14/1(+0%)	(11) Unexpected Party 14/1, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 and made a fine return when taking 4-runner listed novice at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. On a good mark on those efforts but has disappointed since, his last 2 starts particularly poor. Struggled in strong company since Listed win in autumn but mark has come down as a result.
(17) (22/1 +0%) The King Of Prs	22/1(+0%)	(17) The King Of Prs 22/1, Made it 2 from 2 over fences in taking fashion in novice at Limerick on Boxing Day but has failed to build on that switched to handicaps next 2 starts. Headgear now applied. Won first two chases; good third in Lingfield handicap in January but below par latest.
(9) (25/1 -79%) Harper's Brook	25/1(-79%)	(9) Harper's Brook 25/1, Looked as good as ever when scoring at Sandown last month but was possibly fortunate to do so and isn't an obvious type to follow up in a race such as this. Change of headgear. Quirky but no surprise if this talented sort is bang there at the last in new headgear.
(7) (25/1 +0%) Calico	25/1(+0%)	(7) Calico 25/1, Good runner-up efforts on 2 of his 3 starts (including here) this season, seeing things out well considering how hard he went at Doncaster last time. Not taken lightly. Consistent front-runner who should give it his usual good shot.
(15) (25/1 +50%) Frere D'armes	25/1(+50%)	(15) Frere D'armes 25/1, Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps at Kempton/Newbury (at up to 18f). However, just the one good effort in defeat this term, making little impression here latest. Strong-finishing second at Ascot in November but below par twice since.
(12) (28/1 -12%) Triple Trade	28/1(-12%)	(12) Triple Trade 28/1, Really got his act together over fences since last spring, adding another win to his tally when seeing off 6 rivals over 19f at Ascot over Christmas. Ran poorly at Lingfield since but type to bounce back after a break with yard going well. Won over C&D and at Ascot before Christmas and latest Lingfield run was too bad to be true.
(14) (33/1 +18%) The Folkes Tiara	33/1(+18%)	(14) The Folkes Tiara 33/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown on Boxing Day but that was sandwiched in between 2 poor efforts, 20 lengths eighth of 11 to Madara in handicap chase at same track (17f, soft, 7/1) 39 days ago. Won Leopardstown handicap over Christmas but well behind some of these rivals there since.
(13) (40/1 +0%) Gemirande	40/1(+0%)	(13) Gemirande 40/1, Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, soft, 12/1) but that was only 11 days ago. Had productive 2022-23 season; shaped as if needing outing on recent return; down in trip.

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

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

Libberty Hunter hasn't looked back since falling on his chasing debut with subsequent victories at Wincanton and here on the New course in January. Connections have managed to acquire the services of Harry Cobden and he commands a fair amount of respect. Madara was a successful UK raider at the Dublin Racing Festival when proving too strong for Path D'oroux, but the pair will need to improve following a hike of 10lb and 6lb respectively from the handicapper. Saint Roi caught the eye when fourth in the Dan Moore at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start and last year's Arkle third has to be a big player, but the vote goes to MASKADA. The winner of this contest 12 months ago off an 8lb lower mark, the authority with which she dispatched of Dinoblue after the final fence suggests that rise may not be insurmountable and her best effort this season, when third to El Fabiolo at Cork in December, gives every indication that she will be a major force to contend with once again. Others to note include the enigmatic Harper's Brook, who sports a first-time visor after finally getting his head in front at Sandown when his main challenger unseated at the last, Solness and Triple Trade.

SAINT ROI caught the eye running in a handicap chase for the first time when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 starts back and the form he showed when third in the Arkle 12 months ago suggests he's on a good mark. Fast-improving novice Libberty Hunter could still be in front of the handicapper so is a must for the shortlist, while Madara is also on the upgrade and had a bit to spare when seeing off Path d'Oroux and Solness at Leopardstown.

There's been a lot to like about the way MADARA (nap) has won competitive events the last twice, so he's preferred to Saint Roi.

17:00 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (13/8 +46%) French Symphony	13/8(+46%)	(2) French Symphony 13/8, Winning pointer who stepped forward from his Rules debut when third in an 18-runner bumper at Doncaster 63 days ago. Should give this a good go from the front. Strong form contender having finished 3.5l behind today's Cheltenham runner Royal Infantry.
(4) (15/8 +46%) Jackpot D'ainay	15/8(+46%)	(4) Jackpot D'ainay 15/8, Half-brother to bumper winner Grand du Nord and showed something to work on when fourth of 6 at Wincanton a couple of months ago. Likely to better that. Got going too late when a close fourth of six runners on good to soft at Wincanton.
(9) (11/2 -38%) Star Artist	11/2(-38%)	(9) Star Artist 11/2, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winners Our Jester and Urban Artist. Dam (b102), bumper winner, also 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m on Flat. Bred to do well in this sphere and worth taking a chance on. Bred to be useful and Flat-orientated yard has an excellent record in bumpers.
(1) (9/1 -100%) Ballywite	9/1(-100%)	(1) Ballywite 9/1, Sholokhov gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Ballyglass. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (winner up to 3¼m) Blaklion. Respected newcomer. Half-brother to a bumper/2m hurdle winner; dam unraced half-sister to high-class Blaklion.
(6) (12/1 -20%) Little Big Kev	12/1(-20%)	(6) Little Big Kev 12/1, €24,000 3-y-o, £60,000 4-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Dam unraced sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Sean Hogan. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (May 2023). Notable Rules newcomer. Bought for £60,000 after chasing home a good horse in his sole Irish point.
(8) (14/1 -100%) Lumi Plugin	14/1(-100%)	(8) Lumi Plugin 14/1, Showed ability both starts in bumpers but longer trips are what he wants, so this might not provide a stiff enough test. Ran okay behind a good horse at Fakenham as he didn't appear to handle the track.
(3) (40/1 -433%) Got A Dream	40/1(-433%)	(3) Got A Dream 40/1, Getaway gelding who came in fifth of 9 in bumper at Warwick (16f, good, 10/1) on debut 5 months ago. Can build on it. Showed signs of ability with his fifth at Warwick (2m, good; 10-1) in October.
(7) (100/1 -52%) Locked On	100/1(-52%)	(7) Locked On 100/1, Brother to bumper winner but not a great deal of encouragement at Southwell first time out. Heavy ground perhaps not ideal at Southwell but was beaten a long way at 33-1.

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17:00 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

FRENCH SYMPHONY arrives on the back of a third in a warm bumper at Doncaster in January, finishing just over three lengths behind a subsequent winner, and he can put that experience to good use to show his rivals the way home for the in-form Ben Pauling team. Ballywite warrants respect on his racecourse debut for his astute connections, while 72,000-euro purchase Jackpot D'ainay looked to be a work in progress when running green in a Wincanton bumper most recently and he commands respect with that introduction under his belt.

Two of STAR ARTIST's relatives have won bumpers for the same connections and this isn't the strongest race to be starting out in, so he's worth chancing on debut. French Symphony is the pick of those with experience and Ballywite is another notable newcomer on paper.

This might be a fair bumper. FRENCH SYMPHONY ran a solid race last time at Doncaster behind subsequent Listed winner Royal Infantry.

17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (6/5 -9%) Dubawi Time	6/5(-9%)	(4) Dubawi Time 6/5, Lightly-raced winner. Much improved when winning 6-runner handicap at Kempton (12f, 5/6) 24 days ago, looking well suited by the step up in trip. Progressing well recently and can follow up. Up 8lb now but seemed to have turned a corner with his Kempton 1m4f win last month.
(3) (11/4 +0%) Alrazeen	11/4(+0%)	(3) Alrazeen 11/4, Thrice-raced winner. 5/4, defied penalty to win 6-runner novice at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement. Won two steadily run novice events on Tapeta and brings potential to this handicap debut.
(1) (4/1 +0%) Dunstan	4/1(+0%)	(1) Dunstan 4/1, 7/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago, always holding on. Four-timer may prove beyond him. Quirky but he's 3-3 since visored, winning over 1m4f/1m3f in small fields on Tapeta.
(2) (8/1 -7%) Encomiare	8/1(-7%)	(2) Encomiare 8/1, Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in January. 8/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (12f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Southwell novice win (1m3f Tapeta) was a lot better than his Kempton runs; headgear now.
(5) (14/1 +0%) Bradman	14/1(+0%)	(5) Bradman 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 12/1, 2¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Dunstan in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago. Continues to run creditably but he now looks vulnerable to improvers.

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17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Dunstan was able to complete his hat-trick when winning at Southwell last time out and he merits respect raised 3lb along with Dubawi Time, who impressed at Kempton last month, and a subsequent 8lb hike does not look overly harsh. However, the vote goes to ALRAZEEN, who saw the form of January's Southwell triumph franked by the runner-up at Wolverhampton on Saturday, while the switch the handicaps could unlock further improvement.

DUBAWI TIME showed big improvement when off the mark in impressive fashion at Kempton last month, looking well suited by the step up in trip, and an 8 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Dual novice-winner Alrazeen is open to further progress now handicapping so is the obvious threat.

This is probably between the three last-time-out winners, with ALRAZEEN preferred to Dunstan and Dubawi Time.

17:20 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (8/13 +59%) Tribal Star	8/13(+59%)	(4) Tribal Star 8/13, Plenty of promise when runner-up in 2 outings over 1¼m at Newmarket and Chelmsford last autumn. Capable of better and sure to be winning soon. Leading chance on these terms and his trainer is 7-11 with Kempton runners in 2024.
(1) (16/5 -16%) Assailant	16/5(-16%)	(1) Assailant 16/5, Twice-raced winner. Won 12-runner novice (5/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December. Open to progress for top stable. Rallied well to win at Wolverhampton three months ago, building on debut effort.
(2) (4/1 -100%) Imperial Sovereign	4/1(-100%)	(2) Imperial Sovereign 4/1, 8/11, won 6-runner novice at Newcastle (1m) on debut 88 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Useful prospect. Nicely bred colt who made a winning debut at Newcastle and should progress well.
(3) (18/1 -80%) British Camp	18/1(-80%)	(3) British Camp 18/1, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 11f-14.5f winner Saint George and useful 7f winner Afraid of Nothing. Starts out in a decent race but still worth checking out in the betting. Siblings include a useful performer for his connections; heed the market signals.
(5) (28/1 -75%) Lady Bancroft	28/1(-75%)	(5) Lady Bancroft 28/1, 10/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (1m) on debut 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve. Plenty to find on her 1m effort here four weeks ago but is open to improvement.
(6) (250/1 -67%) Mary Chesnut	250/1(-67%)	(6) Mary Chesnut 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this course (1½m) 21 days ago. Outsider. Handicaps more suitable shortly.

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17:20 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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

IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN was very strong in the market ahead of his racecourse debut at Newcastle in December where he delivered the goods. Stepping up in trip promises to bring about considerable improvement and Karl Burke's colt, who holds an Irish Derby entry, is expected to prove too strong for the opposition. Assailant improved from his debut at York to score at Wolverhampton and is capable of taking another step forward, while Tribal Star and newcomer British Camp complete the shortlist.

An interesting opener. TRIBAL STAR ran 2 encouraging races in defeat last autumn and is selected to make the most of the weight he receives from previous winners Imperial Sovereign and Assailant.

There are reasons to fear Tribal Star but he may have to settle for another silver medal, this time behind IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN.

17:30 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (3/1 +54%) Jalon D'oudairies	3/1(+54%)	(8) Jalon D'oudairies 3/1, Won sole start in points and unbeaten in two bumpers, again looking an excellent prospect when landing an 8-runner event at Leopardstown 75 days ago. Likely to be ridden positively and has all the credentials to put up a bold showing. High-profile purchase who has gone 2-2 in bumpers; trainer reckons he's a "proper horse".
(9) (9/2 +18%) Jasmin De Vaux	9/2(+18%)	(9) Jasmin De Vaux 9/2, Won sole start in points and justified prohibitive odds with ease in a 12-runner contest at Naas 45 days ago. Has bags of potential and one of the strongest contenders for yard with superb record in this race. Obvious claims. Won his point by 5l and the bumper by 15l; in top hands and could be anything.
(2) (7/1 +83%) Bill Joyce	7/1(+83%)	(2) Bill Joyce 7/1, £225,000 buy who was successful on his sole start in Irish points and has landed both starts under Rules, again making all at Exeter 19 days ago. This is a stiff task though and he'll face competition for the lead. Up in class but 3-3 and falls into the "hugely unexposed" category.
(20) (15/2 +25%) You Oughta Know	15/2(+25%)	(20) You Oughta Know 15/2, Won bumpers at Kilbeggan and Galway last year and acquitted himself well when second in a Leopardstown Grade 2 last month. Form is solid but others may have a bit more potential. First-time hood. Every chance on his second at Leopardstown and that race didn't go entirely to plan.
(17) (17/2 -6%) The Yellow Clay	17/2(-6%)	(17) The Yellow Clay 17/2, Won his first two starts and caught the eye back from 10 months off in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown 39 days ago, finishing strongly after being hampered as the race developed. Has a bigger performance in him and well worth a look. Back from 11 months out to finish 4th at Leopardstown and he should have been closer.
(21) (10/1 +29%) Fleur Au Fusil	10/1(+29%)	(21) Fleur Au Fusil 10/1, Promising mare who hasn't been fully extended to win both starts to date, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstown over a month ago. Top yard puts the hood on for this and she's not without hope. Won well in a Grade 2 for mares at Leopardstown despite pulling herself to the front.
(4) (11/1 -10%) Cantico	11/1(-10%)	(4) Cantico 11/1, Won sole start in points and built on a promising Rules debut to land a 5-runner bumper at Navan a month ago. This is significantly more competitive but he did have plenty to spare last time and Paul Townend rides. Smart RPR when comfortably brushing aside four rivals on heavy ground at Navan.
(16) (16/1 -33%) Teeshan	16/1(-33%)	(16) Teeshan 16/1, Easy winner of an Irish point and followed up in equally impressive style in an Exeter bumper last month. Looks highly talented and strikes as the pick of the British-trained runners. In a leading yard and has won his point and bumper without breaking sweat.
(12) (18/1 -50%) Romeo Coolio	18/1(-50%)	(12) Romeo Coolio 18/1, Cost £420,000 on the back of point win and made no mistake on his first attempt under Rules, cosily landing a 5-runner event at Fairyhouse. Improvement is required but he possesses loads of potential. Not seen to best effect at Fairyhouse but still won and trainer seems to rate him highly.
(1) (18/1 -29%) Argento Boy	18/1(-29%)	(1) Argento Boy 18/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including very smart hurdler/useful chaser Briar Hill (won this in 2013) and looked a nice prospect when readily justifying favouritism at Fairyhouse first time out. Potential big improver but lack of experience may find him out. Half-brother to a winner of this race; wasn't troubled to win nicely on Fairyhouse debut.
(13) (18/1 +55%) Royal Infantry	18/1(+55%)	(13) Royal Infantry 18/1, Point winner who has already taken his unbeaten record to three with a couple of bumper successes, the latest coming in a listed event at Newbury. Worth a crack at this for all that he has something to find in form terms. Listed winner at Newbury but that form looks short of the required standard for this.
(14) (33/1 -83%) Sixmilebridge	33/1(-83%)	(14) Sixmilebridge 33/1, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and justified favouritism with a smooth success at Sandown on his first go under Rules. Open to improvement and not completely discounted for in-form stable. Sandown winner and Ben Pauling's chosen one from a strong team of bumper horses.
(3) (33/1 -32%) C'est Ta Chance	33/1(-32%)	(3) C'est Ta Chance 33/1, Won sole start in points and didn't lose much in defeat when second at Navan first time under Rules, sticking to the task well. Open to improvement and not a forlorn hope. Only narrowly denied at Navan and the winner has since given that form a boost.
(7) (66/1 +34%) Fishery Lane	66/1(+34%)	(7) Fishery Lane 66/1, Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and made a promising start when second of 11 at Thurles a month ago. Should improve for that experience but his trainer has more appealing representatives. Pushed a shorter-priced stablemate close at Thurles and he should improve on that.
(11) (66/1 -136%) Quebecois	66/1(-136%)	(11) Quebecois 66/1, Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules, easing to a facile success at Exeter 3 months ago. Worth his place in this field. Big, strong chaser in the making who might just lack finishing kick to win one of these.
(15) (66/1 +0%) Sounds Victorius	66/1(+0%)	(15) Sounds Victorius 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Punchestown last time but didn't have loads to spare and has a bit to find with several of these rivals. Stayed on best off slow fractions at Punchestown; may lack the gears for this.
(24) (100/1 +0%) Stavvy	100/1(+0%)	(24) Stavvy 100/1, Roaring Lion gelding with a progressive profile, opening his account at Southwell 24 days ago. Needs a lot more to compete at the top level. Easy Southwell winner but this Flat-bred 4yo looks booked for a minor role.
(19) (125/1 +17%) Union Avenue	125/1(+17%)	(19) Union Avenue 125/1, Placed both starts in Irish points and made an impressive start under Rules, doubling his tally in gutsy fashion at Aintree in December. Only fourth to Royal Infantry in a listed contest at Newbury last month though so up against it in this company. Could be a future flagbearer for his Cumbrian yard but he's an unlikely winner of this.
(23) (150/1 +0%) Dirty Den	150/1(+0%)	(23) Dirty Den 150/1, Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and solid efforts next two starts. Failed to beat a rival in a listed event at Newbury on first outing since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies, so hard to envisage him making an impact in this. Only Cue Card has won this as a 4yo since 1995 and this gelding looks outclassed.

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17:30 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

There have been no UK-trained winners of this prestigious race since Ballyandy's success back in 2016, so it looks best to focus on the Irish contenders, of which Willie Mullins boasts yet another strong hand. With three of the previous 12 winners coming out of the Grade 2 Future Stars INH at Leopardstown, YOU OUGHTA KNOW, who finished second in that contest, has excellent credentials. The son of Beat Hollow thumped a smart rival on his debut at Kilbeggan and it is impossible to know where the ceiling of his ability might be. Stablemate Jasmin De Vaux could hardly have been more impressive when routing his rivals at Naas in January, though, and he is favoured in the ante-post market. Gordon Elliott will be hopeful he can break the Mullins stranglehold and his Jalon D'oudairies, who was picked up for 425,000 pounds at the sales in March of last year, could be his best chance. Romeo Coolio was yet another to impress on his racecourse bow, despite being keen in a five-runner event, so he could be smuggled into contention in this larger field. Paul Nicholls can fly the English flag with the promising son of Westerner Teeshan, while it would be unwise to underestimate the Ben Pauling-trained Sixmilebridge, who gave the impression he had plenty more in the tank when winning at Sandown last month.

It's a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D'OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules. The Yellow Clay's connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter, looks the pick of those trained in Britain.

The Irish again look strong with Mullins and Elliott stocked up. THE YELLOW CLAY earns the nod after his luckless run at Leopardstown.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (15/8 +66%) Papagei	15/8(+66%)	(6) Papagei 15/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, ran below pick of form when tenth of 12 in novice event at Lingfield (7f, AW) in October. However, gelded since last seen and returns with yard amongst the winners so well worthy of note if market vibes are positive. Promise on debut last summer; likely improver handicapping over 1m this year; been gelded.
(7) (4/1 -100%) Superb Force	4/1(-100%)	(7) Superb Force 4/1, Much-improved for switch to handicaps/equipped with a visor when runner-up to another unexposed sort (pair clear) at Lingfield (1m) last month. Shade underwhelming when fifth at Kempton since but worth another chance to confirm previous promise. Blinkers go on. Fluffed his lines at Kempton but still of major interest judged on earlier Lingfield 2nd.
(2) (4/1 -14%) Havanarama	4/1(-14%)	(2) Havanarama 4/1, Much improved on back of being gelded/fitted with a hood when opening his account at Kempton (7f) in January. Similar form when second of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago, no match for winner. Should be in the thick of things again. Kempton win in January followed by a solid 2nd here (both 7f); up in trip; can race freely.
(4) (11/2 +31%) Squeaker	11/2(+31%)	(4) Squeaker 11/2, Fair maiden who ran respectably on the back of 4 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 11 days ago, coming from further back than ideal. No surprise to see a good showing from 1 lb lower mark. Shown enough to think she could win a handicap but needs to bounce back from a modest run.
(3) (13/2 +28%) Khamsin	13/2(+28%)	(3) Khamsin 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 40 days ago, pushed along 3f out and left behind gradually. Return to this trip may help now. Fourth in two small-field handicaps this year; needs more but that's impossible.
(1) (16/1 -60%) Mariner	16/1(-60%)	(1) Mariner 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who is not long with this yard and not disgraced when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago, left with lot to do. Return to 1m looks likely to suit. Similar form in three course runs for this yard; returning to 1m not enough to tempt.
(5) (16/1 -220%) Mon Etoile	16/1(-220%)	(5) Mon Etoile 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Again found only one too good in 9-runner maiden (6/4) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago, keeping on well and edged out close home. Shapes like she'll stay further still and not discounted on handicap bow. Runner-up in AW maidens on her last three starts; more needed on this handicap debut.
(8) (40/1 -21%) Infinite Honour	40/1(-21%)	(8) Infinite Honour 40/1, Decorated Knight gelding who finished midfield in trio of novice/maiden contests at upto 7f last summer. Needs to find some progress now handicapping on the back of 6 months off. Appeals as a likely improver this year but he's eligible for weaker races than this.

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It could be a winning return to UK shores for Silvestre De Sousa, who gets the leg up on Andrew Balding's SUPERB FORCE. Although he failed to live up to market expectations when finishing fifth at Kempton 11 days ago, he has proven his ability to compete recently and the addition of first-time blinkers could sharpen him up. Havanarama will have his supporters having hit the crossbar over 7f here last month, while Mon Etoile enters handicaps following a series of promising efforts at maiden level and must be considered.

SUPERB FORCE was a shade disappointing at Kempton 11 days ago given the promise he'd showed when just touched off by a next-time-out winner at Lingfield on his penultimate start but he's probably worth another chance on balance and earns the vote with blinkers replacing the visor. Havanarama and Mon Etoile both arrive in good order are and feared, whilst market confidence behind the returning Papagei would need to be viewed positively now handicapping/having been gelded.

Papagei is a fascinating contender now handicapping but SUPERB FORCE (nap) is given another chance to prove he's ahead of his mark.

18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (15/8 +37%) Blessed Boy	15/8(+37%)	(1) Blessed Boy 15/8, 9/4, took a small step forward from his debut when won 11-runner minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) back in October, leading last ½f and on top comfortably enough at the line. Should have more to offer under a penalty for his top yard. Second at Southwell and first at Lingfield last autumn; major contender if ready to roll.
(2) (9/4 -13%) Star Studied	9/4(-13%)	(2) Star Studied 9/4, Sent off a warm order (evens) and duly made a winning start in 9-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 18 days ago, in control when running green/edging left late on. Likely to improve and every chance he can defy a penalty. Winning debut at Southwell last month; form modest but style impressive; high on list.
(9) (5/1 -100%) Tatateo	5/1(-100%)	(9) Tatateo 5/1, 13/8, gelded and left debut form well behind when second of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 54 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to progress further and capable of winning race of this nature. Improved from debut effort when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton in January; much respected.
(8) (13/2 +46%) Surrey Force	13/2(+46%)	(8) Surrey Force 13/2, Shaped as if needing the run when seventh of 13 in minor event (10/1) at this C&D on debut 3 months ago, unable to sustain effort. May well do better. Midfield on his debut over C&D in December; likely to need further before showing his best.
(5) (8/1 -7%) Faster Bee	8/1(-7%)	(5) Faster Bee 8/1, Ran respectably when fifth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 6/1) when last seen in October. Vulnerable to less-exposed sorts. Best effort when beaten a neck at Southwell last autumn; each-way claims in this field.
(7) (16/1 +20%) Too Bossy For Us	16/1(+20%)	(7) Too Bossy For Us 16/1, Sent off big prices and well held in a couple of 1m maidens last September. Possible handicap project after this. Well held in two turf maidens last September; pedigree is all about middle-distances.
(4) (33/1 -313%) Cloud Free	33/1(-313%)	(4) Cloud Free 33/1, Promise when runner-up in a Beverley novice in June on debut and presumably amiss given how tamely he dropped out when last of 6 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good) a fortnight later. Not seen since and likely best watched on all-weather bow. Showed ability in the first of two starts last summer; may appreciate further in time.
(6) (80/1 -300%) Invincible Navy	80/1(-300%)	(6) Invincible Navy 80/1, Failed to immediately improve for the switch to nurseries when third of 11 at this course (6f, 8/1) back in October. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Marco Botti (also gelded). Makes stable debut after 140 days off; would make more appeal back in a handicap.
(12) (200/1 -506%) Ten To The Top	200/1(-506%)	(12) Ten To The Top 200/1, €10,000 yearling, Elzaam filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1½m Art Scholar and 6f winner Jaeger Train. Dam 1½m/13f winner who stayed 15f. Market can guide expectations. The only newcomer in the field and stable rarely has winners first time out.
(11) (250/1 -400%) Forest Spirit	250/1(-400%)	(11) Forest Spirit 250/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when seventh of 12 in minor event (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) back in November. Likely she will need more time. Well held in two novices in November; handicaps over further may see her in a better light.
(3) (300/1 -100%) C'est Encore	300/1(-100%)	(3) C'est Encore 300/1, Tailed-off last in novice/maiden 2 days apart last month. Failed to beat a rival in two starts withing the space of 48 hours last month; no appeal.
(10) (300/1 -50%) Another Jack	300/1(-50%)	(10) Another Jack 300/1, Well beaten all 3 starts last year and can only be watched on all-weather debut returning from 6 months off. Has puny official mark of 26 after showing nothing in three starts last year.

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18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

STAR STUDIED made a very promising start to his career with victory at Southwell when he started slowly before producing a decent turn of foot to go clear of the opposition. He is expected to have learnt plenty from that experience and it would be no surprise if he backed that effort up under a 7lb penalty. Blessed Boy stepped forward from his first start when winning at Lingfield and enters calculations. Tatateo, Cloud Free and Faster Bee are others to note.

A few in with a squeak but preference is for STAR STUDIED, who was sent off a warm order and duly made a winning start at Southwell last month. With further progress on the cards, he can make it 2-2 at the expense of fellow penalised runner Blessed Boy, who got the job done second time up at Lingfield back in October and he may do better still. Tatateo and Surrey Force can fight out minor honours.

Preference is for TATATEO who finished well clear of the third when only beaten a neck at Wolverhampton in January.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (11/8 +27%) Greatgadian	11/8(+27%)	(1) Greatgadian 11/8, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Has good chance on form. In good form on AW this winter, most recently keeping on for second here (7f) ten days ago.
(3) (11/4 +58%) Ron O	11/4(+58%)	(3) Ron O 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in November. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 28/1) 10 days ago, not quicken close home. Can give another good account for all present mark demands that bit more. Good 3rd over 7f here last time; returning to 1m in his favour; capable of another big run.
(5) (3/1 +67%) Chuzzlewit	3/1(+67%)	(5) Chuzzlewit 3/1, 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 8 without being seen to best effect in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 25 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Just one win to his name but keeps shaping well in defeat; blinkers could spark extra.
(4) (11/2 +54%) Dawn Of Liberation	11/2(+54%)	(4) Dawn Of Liberation 11/2, Useful, dual winner as a 3-y-o who proved largely disappointing for Richard Hannon last term. Acquired by new yard for 27,000 gns in October but percentage call to look elsewhere on return to action. Smart 3yo but struggled in 2023; sold for 27,000gns since latest run; down in class; risky.
(6) (20/1 -150%) Bashful	20/1(-150%)	(6) Bashful 20/1, Course winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft, 6/4) 24 days ago, impressing with the ease in which me made up his ground. Had wind surgery ahead of return to the level and capable of getting involved from this mark. Second over C&D in January was followed by two hurdle wins last month; had wind op since.
(7) (80/1 -142%) First Dynasty	80/1(-142%)	(7) First Dynasty 80/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Tom Clover when tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (10.2f) in November. Absent since and bit to prove now dropping back down in trip. Ended 2023 with two heavy defeats; best watched on his return.

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A 456-day absence proved no barrier for success when NOBLE ORDER scored with something up his sleeve over C&D last month. A 6lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable for Archie Watson's gelding and a double could be in the offing. The biggest threat may emerge from Greatgadian, who caught the eye when a staying-on second over 7f here earlier in March. Bashful has been in fine fettle over hurdles of late and he cannot be ruled out either.

NOBLE ORDER made light of a 15-month absence as he ran out a convincing winner on debut for Archie Watson over C&D 25 days ago and, with the physique and pedigree to suggest he can do better still, he earns the vote in the hope he can stand more regular racing. Greatgadian rates the chief danger for Roger Varian, ahead of Ron O.

Noble Order is the obvious starting point but CHUZZLEWIT continues to threaten better and blinkers could unlock his potential.

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (4/5 +64%) Vultar	4/5(+64%)	(2) Vultar 4/5, Lightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on first time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (7f, 9/2) in November. May do better again if the headgear continues to work. Off the mark at the fifth attempt over 7f here in November; open to further progress.
(10) (4/1 +11%) Desfondado	4/1(+11%)	(10) Desfondado 4/1, 22/1, shaped well second of 8 in C&D handicap on reappearance 14 days ago. Player. Beaten a head over C&D a fortnight ago; a player if he can repeat that performance.
(1) (15/2 -7%) Bet Me	15/2(-7%)	(1) Bet Me 15/2, Dual winner, including in France last year. 18/1, shaped as if needing outing when sixth of 11 in C&D handicap on yard debut 24 days ago. Should last longer this time. Making stable/AW debut after 230 days off when midfield over C&D last month; not dismissed.
(3) (17/2 -21%) Farasi Lane	17/2(-21%)	(3) Farasi Lane 17/2, Course winner. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) when last seen in October. First run for yard after leaving Tom Ward. Check the betting. Five wins including one here (7f); makes stable debut after five months off; watch market.
(7) (12/1 -71%) Dancing In Paris	12/1(-71%)	(7) Dancing In Paris 12/1, 10/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (1½m). Off 147 days. Significantly back down in trip on return to action. Best watched unless the betting vibes are strong. Capable off this mark, but hasn't shone in two AW starts and has been off five months.
(4) (20/1 -43%) Just An Hour	20/1(-43%)	(4) Just An Hour 20/1, Fairly useful winner in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien. One to note in the betting now starting out for Rod Millman. Maiden winner for Joseph O'Brien; market useful on stable debut after five months off.
(5) (25/1 -108%) Duc De Morny	25/1(-108%)	(5) Duc De Morny 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 26 days ago. Early days with this yard but need to see more. Not shown much in two AW handicaps since joining this yard; probably best watched.
(9) (25/1 -56%) Night Arc	25/1(-56%)	(9) Night Arc 25/1, 22/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 117 days. Back to the mark he won off on turf last summer. Back off last winning mark, but out of the frame in five starts on the AW; off four months.
(8) (66/1 -230%) Seductive Power	66/1(-230%)	(8) Seductive Power 66/1, First run since leaving Richard Hannon when last of 7 in handicap at this course (7f, 25/1) 39 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Well beaten on his stable debut after 198 days off here last month; needs a good deal more.

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

VULTAR improved from the promise displayed in several novice contests on his handicap bow here over 7f at the beginning of November, when he was tried in cheekpieces for the first time. The fact he idled in the closing stages gives the impression that a 4lb rise could underestimate his true ability and the extra furlong is unlikely to cause any issues. Nap Hand was in decent form when last seen in C&D nurseries back in November 2022 and is of interest, despite returning from a lengthy absence. Bet Me wasn't disgraced on her first run for George Boughey here last month and is entitled to come forward.

The 7f course handicap VULTAR won in November is solid form so a 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if resuming in similar form. Desfondado ran encouragingly when second over C&D on his reappearance a fortnight ago and is second choice ahead of Bet Me, who should be all the sharper for her recent comeback run for new trainer George Boughey.

The unexposed VULTAR (nap) ended last season with a win here and looks the type who could do even better this year.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (9/4 -20%) Sibyl Charm	9/4(-20%)	(2) Sibyl Charm 9/4, Has done well on AW upon joining this yard, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (6f, 7/2) 10 days ago, leading 2f out and always holding on. Expected to feature again under a penalty. In the groove at present, gaining 2nd course win ten days ago (6f); chance despite penalty.
(3) (5/1 -67%) Prairie Falcon	5/1(-67%)	(3) Prairie Falcon 5/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs who couldn't add to his tally last term but signed off with respectable third of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in August, faring best of those held up. Booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye on return and worth a second look. Winless last year but starts this campaign off good mark; this is easier than he's used to.
(1) (5/1 +29%) Woodstock	5/1(+29%)	(1) Woodstock 5/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts on AW this time last year and ran just about best race yet when second of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f) in June. Disappointed at Epsom a month later but returns to action for new yard having been gelded. Not one to write off by any means back on AW. Promising on AW for former yard; struggled in turf h'caps but this is weaker; check market.
(6) (13/2 +28%) Goldsmith	13/2(+28%)	(6) Goldsmith 13/2, Enjoyed a good spell this winter, running up to best when adding to his tally at Lingfield (1m) in February. However, not at best when tenth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago. Five-time AW winner but over further; below par latest; query over this trip.
(7) (7/1 -17%) Sir Maxi	7/1(-17%)	(7) Sir Maxi 7/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. 10/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Not taken lightly. Capitalised on the fast pace when winning over C&D in November; not sure he'll get it here.
(4) (9/1 -13%) Illusionist	9/1(-13%)	(4) Illusionist 9/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable 2½ lengths sixth of 11 to Sibyl Charm in handicap (9/1) at this course (6f) 10 days ago, weakening gradually final 1f. Others more persuasive. Better known for sprint exploits; has finished behind Sibyl Charm here the last twice.
(5) (10/1 +0%) Initio	10/1(+0%)	(5) Initio 10/1, Didn't need to improve when bagging 12-runner novice at Wolverhampton (7f) in October. Ran well when fifth back in much stronger company back there a month later and he remains relatively low mileage back from 4 months off. 7f win at Wolverhampton in October; fair 5th in handicap there one month later; needs more.
(8) (12/1 +52%) Bowman	12/1(+52%)	(8) Bowman 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 28/1) 37 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Laura Mongan and others more persuasive. Had a quiet spell for former yard and something to prove starting out for this one.

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having regained the winning thread over 6f here recently, Sibyl Charm is sure to prove popular. However, a 5lb penalty may be enough to prevent the four-year-old from completing a brace, with SIR MAXI making slightly more appeal. Richard Fahey's charge is now 1lb below his C&D victory in November and a third career triumph on the all-weather could beckon. Prairie Falcon and Illusionist may fight it out for the remaining place.

PRAIRIE FALCON ended last term with a good third over this trip at Thirsk in August and, appealing as being on a workable mark and Hollie Doyle very much an eye-catching booking, it would come as no surprise to see Michael Dods's 4-y-o put up a good showing. Sibyl Charm, a recent winner over 6f here, is also expected to feature, with the returning Woodstock on debut for Ruth Carr and Sir Maxi others worth a second look.

This is weaker than PRAIRIE FALCON is used to and he can make a winning return. Sibyl Charm and Woodstock are feared most.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (Evens +33%) Supreme King	Evens(+33%)	(1) Supreme King Evens, 11/4, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, comfortably. Carries penalty. Remains unexposed as a sprinter and he promises to follow up. Off the mark at the 17th attempt in fine style a week ago; every chance under penalty.
(6) (9/4 +36%) Glamorous Express	9/4(+36%)	(6) Glamorous Express 9/4, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Quickly back to form when second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 7 days ago. Merits respect once more. Still off his last winning mark and finished second over C&D a week ago; respected.
(5) (6/1 -20%) Man On A Mission	6/1(-20%)	(5) Man On A Mission 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Another creditable effort when third of 8 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Place claims again. A couple of fair efforts since winning over C&D; best in a strongly run race.
(3) (10/1 -67%) First Company	10/1(-67%)	(3) First Company 10/1, Has won twice over C&D this winter, most recently in January. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 4/1) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Respected. Successful in his last two attempts over C&D; worthy of respect back here.
(2) (28/1 -75%) Dream By Day	28/1(-75%)	(2) Dream By Day 28/1, Won at Goodwood in August on final outing for Kevin Philippart de Foy. 25/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 34 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Yet to offer much for current yard so looks opposable again. Off a good mark, but out of the frame in all four starts for this yard; hood on.
(7) (40/1 -400%) South Dakota Sioux	40/1(-400%)	(7) South Dakota Sioux 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 26 days ago. Yet to fully fire for current connections but has slipped back to last winning mark. Back off his last winning mark and market support for him would be significant.
(4) (50/1 -317%) Anificas Beauty	50/1(-317%)	(4) Anificas Beauty 50/1, Won twice at Chelmsford in 2023 but form completely tailed off towards end of year and he returns from 6-month absence with plenty to prove. Ended last season on a low note, but has won fresh and worth a second look.

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

SUPREME KING readily justified favouritism over C&D last week and a 5lb penalty probably won't be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Glamorous Express and Man On A Mission also ran over this track and trip that day, finishing second and third respectively in a similar event, and they both warrant respect. First Company is by no means out of it either.

SUPREME KING was a comfortable winner over C&D last week and David Evans' unexposed sprinter looks up to following up under a penalty. Glamourous Express and Man On A Mission both arrive after creditable placed efforts and should be in the mix again.

The choice is SUPREME KING who did it well when finally breaking his duck over C&D last week. He remains unexposed as a sprinter.

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (16/5 +20%) Zarzyni	16/5(+20%)	(2) Zarzyni 16/5, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has to be taken seriously from the same mark. Run well in stronger C&D handicaps the last twice; should be in the thick of it.
(6) (10/3 +33%) Jenever	10/3(+33%)	(6) Jenever 10/3, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 9/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, finishing well. Respected. C&D winner and he's run well in defeat here the last twice; should be involved.
(11) (11/2 +21%) Bonito Cavalo	11/2(+21%)	(11) Bonito Cavalo 11/2, 5-time course winner this year. Good third (finished second, demoted a place) of 11 in 6f handicap (5/2) at this course 10 days ago. Ceiling may not have been reached yet and remains of interest. Flourished on AW this winter, winning five here; set to go well again.
(10) (7/1 +7%) Pockley	7/1(+7%)	(10) Pockley 7/1, All 6 career victories at this course, with latest win in November. Good second (third past post, promoted) of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, 6/1) 10 days ago. One to consider. Closely matched with Bonito Cavalo on a recent 6f run here; can be involved.
(9) (7/1 -17%) Tyke	7/1(-17%)	(9) Tyke 7/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. 9/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 29 days ago. His four best RPRs have come over 6f at Southwell; something to prove dropped to 5f.
(1) (11/1 -69%) Star Of Lady M	11/1(-69%)	(1) Star Of Lady M 11/1, Latest win at Lingfield in February. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. This winter's wins have come at Lingfield but she's effective elsewhere; considered.
(5) (11/1 -144%) Gustav Graves	11/1(-144%)	(5) Gustav Graves 11/1, 10/3, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. 9 lb rise to contend with but thriving under this rider and no surprise to see him go well again up in class. Won 5 of his last 8 but the handicapper has taken a dim view of the latest win; vulnerable.
(7) (22/1 -144%) Reigning Profit	22/1(-144%)	(7) Reigning Profit 22/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 13/2) 19 days ago. Useful on his day but no certainty to confirm Wolverhampton placings with Star Of Lady M.
(3) (28/1 -75%) Princess Karine	28/1(-75%)	(3) Princess Karine 28/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in September. Off 117 days. Gone well fresh and over C&D. One to consider. Can go well fresh and returns off a fair mark; one to be interested in.
(8) (33/1 +0%) Our Absent Friends	33/1(+0%)	(8) Our Absent Friends 33/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 32 days ago. C&D winner but yet to fire back from a break and others are stronger tonight.
(4) (50/1 -52%) High Velocity	50/1(-52%)	(4) High Velocity 50/1, C&D winner. Off 13 months, first run since leaving James Tate when last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 22/1) 24 days ago. Low-key stable debut at Kempton last month; needs to leave that well behind.

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A 9lb rise for Gustav Graves' latest victory over track and trip may prove his undoing, with ZARZYNI selected to thwart the six-year-old in his bid for a hat-trick. The seven-year-old posted a close-up second over C&D earlier this month and a similar level of performance may be enough for him to enjoy a breakthrough success on Tapeta. Pockley is unlikely to be far away in his current heart either.

ZARZYNI's strike-rate isn't the best but there's little doubting he's on a good mark right now, just failing to get past a game winner here last time, and he could be the way to go with cheekpieces back on. Bonito Cavalo and Princess Karine are a couple of others to consider in a competitive handicap.

Fiendishly competitive but JENEVER wasn't ideally positioned last time and can reverse placings with Zarzyni.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (Evens +47%) Tortured Soul	Evens(+47%)	(2) Tortured Soul Evens, C&D winner who made it 5 wins in his last 6 starts when leading close home in 1½m Lingfield apprentice race 6 days ago. Escapes a penalty and good chance of another win. Form since debuting for this yard in December reads 113111; every chance of going in again.
(10) (11/4 +50%) Fiddlers Green	11/4(+50%)	(10) Fiddlers Green 11/4, 11/2, won 10-runner C&D handicap 21 days ago. Respected up 4 lb. Step up in trip seemed to suit when off the mark over C&D last time; respected.
(7) (15/2 -36%) Nivelle's Magic	15/2(-36%)	(7) Nivelle's Magic 15/2, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in November. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (11f, 7/2) 35 days ago. Can make presence felt. Won three of her last four starts last year and ran well when third on last month's return.
(9) (10/1 +9%) Devizes	10/1(+9%)	(9) Devizes 10/1, C&D winner. 4/1, creditable 3¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Tortured Soul in C&D handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Three wins here and is well treated, but behind two of these over C&D a fortnight ago.
(6) (12/1 -20%) Pysanka	12/1(-20%)	(6) Pysanka 12/1, Has won twice at Wolverhampton this year. Good third of 8 in handicap there (1½m) 11 days ago, well positioned. Thereabouts. Seems most effective on the Wolverhampton Tapeta; something to prove back on Polytrack.
(5) (28/1 -155%) Starfighter	28/1(-155%)	(5) Starfighter 28/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 11 days ago, left poorly placed. Placed on Polytrack but all AW wins have come on Tapeta; looks the stable second-string.
(1) (28/1 -211%) Hill Station	28/1(-211%)	(1) Hill Station 28/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Held since his good spell late last year; may face competition for the lead; tongue-tie on.
(14) (33/1 -83%) Logistical	33/1(-83%)	(14) Logistical 33/1, Good 2 lengths third of 9 to Tortured Soul in C&D handicap 14 days ago. Claims if in similar form. 0-16 but not far behind Tortured Soul here last time and is 6lb better off.
(12) (33/1 +0%) Cosmic View	33/1(+0%)	(12) Cosmic View 33/1, 7 lengths sixth of 9 to Tortured Soul in handicap (40/1) over C&D 14 days ago. Others preferred. 0-13 under rules; finished behind three of these over C&D a fortnight ago.
(8) (40/1 -100%) Angel On High	40/1(-100%)	(8) Angel On High 40/1, Latest win at Brighton in September. 20/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1½m) 73 days ago, folding. 2-24; modest effort at Lingfield in December and returns from another 73 days off.
(11) (80/1 -300%) Sir Joseph Swan	80/1(-300%)	(11) Sir Joseph Swan 80/1, Turf winner last summer. 7/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (2m) when last seen in August. Down in trip on return. Bit to prove returning from another 196-day absence over a trip short of his best.
(3) (80/1 -142%) Head Of State	80/1(-142%)	(3) Head Of State 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when last of 9 over C&D 49 days ago. Can only watch after that. Out of the frame in three starts for Joseph O'Brien; last of nine on stable debut.
(13) (125/1 -89%) Aurora Charm	125/1(-89%)	(13) Aurora Charm 125/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 49 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Some ability for Roger Varian last year, but gone backwards in three outings for this yard.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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TORTURED SOUL has been in dazzling form on the all-weather, notching five wins since early December, and he is just 1lb higher than when scoring cosily at Lingfield last Thursday. Rossa Ryan is two from two aboard the gelding and the pair can team up to notch another win. Fiddlers Green won comfortably over C&D last time and looks an obvious danger, while Hashtagmetoo, Pysanka and Nivelle's Magic add further spice to the race.

Quite a few with chances but the prolific TORTURED SOUL still rather stands out off effectively 1 lb higher than when going in again at Lingfield last week. The likes of Nivelle's Magic, Fiddlers Green, Pysanka and Hashtagmetoo should get involved in the battle for minor honours.

There seems little sign that TORTURED SOUL's purple patch is about to end. He is just 1lb higher than when winning last time.

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (9/4 +0%) Plastic Paddy	9/4(+0%)	(4) Plastic Paddy 9/4, 3-time C&D winner. 9/2, won 8-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Capable of following up. Unpenalised for last week's Kempton win and he's got a better record here; obvious chance.
(5) (10/3 +58%) Star Shield	10/3(+58%)	(5) Star Shield 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 5 days ago, nearest finish. One to consider. Conditions to suit and placed in all three AW runs this year; in the mix again.
(10) (7/2 -40%) Lough Leane	7/2(-40%)	(10) Lough Leane 7/2, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (6/4) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago. Merits consideration. Chasing a hat-trick but doesn't look straightforward and this is a rise in class.
(3) (8/1 +43%) Trais Fluors	8/1(+43%)	(3) Trais Fluors 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 25 days ago. Not dismissed. Two C&D wins for new yard this winter; held in a better race last time; not discounted.
(1) (9/1 +25%) Crownthorpe	9/1(+25%)	(1) Crownthorpe 9/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Conditions to suit and dropping into a Class 5 will help; should make a bold bid.
(6) (12/1 -50%) It's A Love Thing	12/1(-50%)	(6) It's A Love Thing 12/1, Course winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in November. 4/1, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 46 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Flat and hurdle wins for new yard but dropping back to 1m isn't sure to suit.
(7) (25/1 +24%) Midnight Lion	25/1(+24%)	(7) Midnight Lion 25/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 100/1) 12 days ago. Down in trip. Yet to fire for current stable and dropping to 1m isn't the obvious solution (1m6f winner).
(2) (25/1 -317%) Matty Too	25/1(-317%)	(2) Matty Too 25/1, 9/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 48 days ago, running on. First run for yard after leaving Ed Dunlop. Cheekpieces back on. Well worth monitoring in the betting. 6-time winner; good 3rd here on final run for E Dunlop; stamina the query on stable debut.
(9) (40/1 -186%) Sandret	40/1(-186%)	(9) Sandret 40/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 76 days ago. Shaping well prior to latest outing so not one to write off. Conditions to suit but ran poorly on latest start and yard has had a quiet winter on Flat.
(8) (50/1 -213%) Shine On Brendan	50/1(-213%)	(8) Shine On Brendan 50/1, 4/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft). Off 163 days. Others more persuasive. In good form on turf last year but he's 0-15 on AW and has been off since early October.

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

LOUGH LEANE is in the form of his life at present and he can take this rise in grade in his stride following a determined success at Wolverhampton last month. A 2lb rise for that success could prove lenient and David Simcock's charge is narrowly preferred to Kempton scorer Plastic Paddy and It's A Love Thing, who was runner-up over much further here last time out. Matty Too and Star Shield are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

PLASTIC PADDY did well to get up when scoring at Kempton a week ago and he's a likely candidate to follow up at a track where he boasts a solid record. Lough Leane and It's A Love Thing are both feasible dangers.

Crownthorpe and Trais Fluors can go well but the unpenalised PLASTIC PADDY has a big chance to follow up his Kempton win.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (7/4 +50%) Dynamic Talent	7/4(+50%)	(1) Dynamic Talent 7/4, C&D winner who again ran creditably when third of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt once more. C&D winner who has performed well since scoring at Southwell; return to 7f should suit.
(7) (2/1 +20%) Sam's Hope	2/1(+20%)	(7) Sam's Hope 2/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, quickening clear. May do better still and obvious interest under a penalty. Improved to get off the mark over C&D seven days ago; could well build on that.
(8) (9/1 -38%) Lily In The Jungle	9/1(-38%)	(8) Lily In The Jungle 9/1, 7/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 145 days. First run for yard after leaving Philip Kirby. Needs a market check with top rider booked. Four-time winner on turf, but out of the frame in seven starts on AW; stable debut.
(2) (9/1 +36%) Dagmar Run	9/1(+36%)	(2) Dagmar Run 9/1, C&D winner who followed a below-par one with an even worse one when last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 4 days ago, slowly away. Others appeal more. C&D winner; not the most consistent but is 1-1 at Class 6 level so possible to make a case.
(3) (9/1 -50%) Global Warning	9/1(-50%)	(3) Global Warning 9/1, Latest win (landed gamble) at Wolverhampton in December and quickly back on track when fourth in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 36 days ago. Still looks on a workable mark. All five wins have come on Tapeta; 7lb above last winning mark and is 0-16 on Polytrack.
(5) (9/1 -100%) Swiss Pride	9/1(-100%)	(5) Swiss Pride 9/1, Course winner who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago, caught wide/shuffled back home turn. Can't be ruled out. Placed a few times over 7f, but all nine wins have come over 6f; opposable on balance.
(4) (14/1 -115%) Electric Avenue	14/1(-115%)	(4) Electric Avenue 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't given a hard time when sixth of 8 in maiden at this course (6f, 20/1) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut and remains open to improvement. Unplaced all four starts, but not without ability; open to improvement now handicapping.
(6) (80/1 -220%) Rose Fandango	80/1(-220%)	(6) Rose Fandango 80/1, 66/1, given a considerate return on first run since leaving Julia Feilden when ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has only made the track twice since October 2022; best watched for now.

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

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

Dropping back in trip could be key for DYNAMIC TALENT, who is already a four-time winner over 7f and, although yet to win at this venue, he has performed well multiple times on this Polytrack surface. David Probert has ridden the selection to victory before now and another big run is expected from Darryll Holland's five-year-old. last week's C&D winner Sam's Hope is feared most under a penalty, while Global Warning is another to consider.

SAM'S HOPE got off the mark with something to spare over C&D last week and, with the potential for further improvement, a 5-lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Global Warning still looks on a workable mark and heads up the opposition, along with Dynamic Talent, who is proving consistent.

The selection is DYNAMIC TALENT who has continued to run well since winning at Southwell and should be suited by this return to 7f.

20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (7/2 +75%) Chantico	7/2(+75%)	(5) Chantico 7/2, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 15/2) 11 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back. Handicapper in command since his novice win 12 months ago; others look safer.
(7) (7/2 +13%) Irish Flame	7/2(+13%)	(7) Irish Flame 7/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 6/4, respectable 4¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Havana Party in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Merits consideration. Yet to win a handicap; effective over C&D but work to do with Havana Party; new headgear.
(3) (4/1 -78%) Havana Party	4/1(-78%)	(3) Havana Party 4/1, 12/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Winning return over C&D last month; now 6lb higher but did it well and can't be ignored.
(2) (5/1 +0%) Cusack	5/1(+0%)	(2) Cusack 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win here in February. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (10.2f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Likely to be on the premises. Surge of improvement to win two here last month but safely held off this mark twice since.
(8) (8/1 +0%) Natzor	8/1(+0%)	(8) Natzor 8/1, 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D. Off 166 days. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson. Something to find on form. Didn't progress for A Watson but has had a wind op prior to this stable debut; interesting.
(4) (17/2 -42%) Sugar Hill	17/2(-42%)	(4) Sugar Hill 17/2, Unreliable sort. 9/2, below form fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 33 days ago. Not the most straightforward but may have a bigger effort in him now switched to handicaps. Has ability but also his share of temperament; betting instructive now handicapping.
(6) (16/1 -14%) Skilled Warrior	16/1(-14%)	(6) Skilled Warrior 16/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 12 days ago, folding tamely. Back down in trip. Others make more appeal. C&D winner off 10lb higher last April; mixed bag this winter but he's capable.
(1) (18/1 -13%) Harswell Duke	18/1(-13%)	(1) Harswell Duke 18/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (18/1), slowly away. Off 127 days. Won the Lincoln consolation off 8lb higher last spring; struggled after; 0-5 on AW.
(9) (25/1 -213%) Showmedemoney	25/1(-213%)	(9) Showmedemoney 25/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. 16/1, creditable 4½ lengths third of 9 to Havana Party in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. More encouragement when 3rd to Havana Party here last month; on a dangerous mark.

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20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

HAVANA PARTY returned from a 148-day break with a comfortable success over C&D last month and a 6lb rise appears to be manageable for a six-year-old looking for his third win in four starts. That may be at the main expense of the fourth from that contest, Irish Flame, who has nearly five lengths to make up with the selection, but is 7lb better off at the weights, and the unexposed Sugar Hill.

IRISH FLAME wasn't discredited after attracting support last time and, while he has a bit to do to turn the tables with Havana Party, he does arrive on much better terms, so he's worth chancing. Cusack is another one to consider.

Sugar Hill is an interesting handicap debutant but HAVANA PARTY won well here last month and can defy his 6lb rise.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (11/8 +8%) Barrel Aged	11/8(+8%)	(7) Barrel Aged 11/8, Has shown improved form upped in trip sent handicapping, making it back-to-back wins with a ready success in 10-runner handicap (4/5) at this C&D 49 days ago. Leading contender. Bids for a hat-trick after winning at Southwell and here in January; open to more progress.
(2) (5/2 +50%) Too Friendly	5/2(+50%)	(2) Too Friendly 5/2, Useful on the level back in 2021 (trained by George Scott). Won 3 times over hurdles for current yard last summer, but below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft, 10/1) 88 days ago. Interesting back on the Flat. Five wins over hurdles; back on the Flat for the first time since July 2021.
(1) (7/2 -27%) Bascule	7/2(-27%)	(1) Bascule 7/2, Course winner. Not discredited when fourth of 12 in handicap (2/1) at this C&D 67 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Can make his presence felt with blinkers back on. Was back off his last winning mark when a close fourth over C&D last time; possibilities..
(6) (12/1 -50%) Moel Arthur	12/1(-50%)	(6) Moel Arthur 12/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Lingfield in 2022 and ran well all 3 subsequent outings that year, third of 5 at this C&D (7/4) in June. On a workable mark but has 20-month absence to overcome. Running consistently well when last seen, but off 21 months; watch market.
(3) (12/1 -33%) Moliwood	12/1(-33%)	(3) Moliwood 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022, which came at this C&D. Below form last 2 starts, back in blinkers when fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 13/2) 9 days ago. Capable of getting involved if he's on a going day. C&D winner; in the frame in three of his five starts since returning in November.
(4) (18/1 -64%) Captain Kane	18/1(-64%)	(4) Captain Kane 18/1, Eight wins from 28 Flat runs. Failed to come on for reappearance run when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 12/1) 9 days ago. Bounce back called for. Mainly consistent and 1lb lower than when runner-up over C&D last September; not dismissed.
(5) (40/1 -100%) Stepney Causeway	40/1(-100%)	(5) Stepney Causeway 40/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser. Back on the Flat after 6 months off (tongue strap on for 1st time in this code), never involved when sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (12f, 66/1) 11 days ago. Others preferred upped in trip. Won twice over fences last summer; probably needed recent return, but something to prove.

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

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

The hat-trick chasing and BARREL AGED is hard to oppose in his current vein of form, especially on the back of comfortably coping with the step up to this trip last time out. Raised 7lb for that, the selection does need to post another personal best, which creates hope for Bascule and Captain Kane, who are put forward as the main dangers.

Upped further in trip, BARREL AGED took another step forward when scoring with plenty in hand at this C&D in January and he can land the hat-trick with more still to offer. Bascule is back down to his last winning mark and could be the main danger, while Too Friendly is one to note making his first start on the Flat for his current trainer.

The choice is BARREL AGED who is 7lb higher in his hat-trick bid, but probably still has more to offer after just six starts.

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Races & Results Wednesday 13th March 2024

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13:10 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:36 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

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17:00 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow