14:00 Leopardstown Maiden 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +38%) Curvature		5 5/1(+38%)																															(2) Curvature 5/1, Promising sort. Second of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, evens) 37 days ago, just failing. Should progress.
2	12 2nd (12) (4/1 +33%) Warm Heart		4 4/1(+33%)																															(12) Warm Heart 4/1, Galileo filly who made a promising start when fourth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 16/1) on her debut, not knocked about. Open to plenty of improvement, especially over this longer trip. Player.
3	8 3rd (8) (3.5/1 +0%) Persian Jewel		3.5 3.5/1(+0%)																															(8) Persian Jewel 3.5/1, €145,000 yearling, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Blue Spirit. Dam 1¼m winner, third in Ballymacoll Stud Stakes. Betting can prove a good indicator.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 +33%) Hazalaya		22 22/1(+33%)																															(4) Hazalaya 22/1, 25/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at this C&D (soft) on debut. Off 169 days. Yard in good form but more is needed here.
5th	1 5th (1) (2.5/1 +0%) Bold As Love		2.5 2.5/1(+0%)																															(1) Bold As Love 2.5/1, Hooded, promising second of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, soft, 16/1) on his debut. Off 162 days. This daughter of Deep Impact holds and Irish 1000 Guineas entry and she sets a good standard.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +22%) Gulf Pearl		7 7/1(+22%)																															(3) Gulf Pearl 7/1, Promising type. Fourth of 14 in maiden (10/1) at Dundalk (8f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 135 days. Open to progress.
7th	10 7th (10) (8.5/1 -6%) Tender Kiss		8.5 8.5/1(-6%)																															(10) Tender Kiss 8.5/1, Galileo filly. Dam, 5f/6f winner (won Nunthorpe Stakes and Prix de l'Abbaye), is a half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Judicial. Very much catches the eye on paper. Holds Irish Oaks entry. Most interesting newcomer.
8th	5 8th (5) (200/1 +0%) Kirikiriroa		200 200/1(+0%)																															(5) Kirikiriroa 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 14 in maiden (125/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 149 days. Stable in good form but she has lots to find.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 +0%) Snowdonia Song		66 66/1(+0%)																															(9) Snowdonia Song 66/1, Tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut. Off 8 months with plenty more required.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -52%) One For Mum		100 100/1(-52%)																															(7) One For Mum 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/2, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft), finding little. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip with work to do.

LTO Selection:

BOLD AS LOVE made an encouraging debut when second to a promising filly of Dermot Weld's who had previous experience here in October and she looks the one to beat on her return. Tender Kiss possesses a nice blend of speed and stamina in her pedigree and warrants close attention in the market on her introduction, although Ryan Moore is on Dundalk fourth Warm Heart. Toistiun finished a never-nearer third at the Curragh last week and should appreciate this stiffer test, with Curvature making most appeal of the remaining opposition.

Lots of potential on show here, not least from Donnacha O'Brien's Irish 1000 Guineas entrant BOLD AS LOVE who shaped very well when a debut second here last autumn and can go one better now. Aidan O'Brien saddles two interesting contenders in the shape of Dundalk-fourth Warm Heart and debutante Tender Kiss and they can follow home the selection in that order.

BOLD AS LOVE was outpaced by the smart Tarawa on debut here over 7f last term but will be more at home over this trip.

14:00 Leopardstown Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7.5/1 +17%) There's The Door		7.5 7.5/1(+17%)																															(3) There's The Door 7.5/1, Haydock novice winner (7f) in July and signed off 2-y-o campaign with an excellent runner-up effort on first crack at 9f on the Rowley in October. Extra 1f ought to be within range on her return to action.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 -80%) Demilion		9 9/1(-80%)																															(6) Demilion 9/1, Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in January. That form isn't anything to get excited by but he's in top hands and is open to progress switched to turf.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 -17%) Cloudbreaker		7 7/1(-17%)																															(4) Cloudbreaker 7/1, Stepped up on debut run when landing 7-runner novice at Newmarket in July. Reportedly lame after and given rest of 2022 off shaped quite well on February's return over 9.5f and the second and third that days have improved since. Retains scope now handicapping.
4	9 4th (9) (8/1 -33%) Nobody Told Me		8 8/1(-33%)																															(9) Nobody Told Me 8/1, Glimmers of promise in a quartet of juvenile outings at up to 1m but opening mark looks very high unless he improves markedly for a gelding operation and this new trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Forceful Speed		3.5 3.5/1(+13%)																															(5) Forceful Speed 3.5/1, Made a winning start in nurseries at Wolverhampton and put his experience and stamina to good use to double his tally at Pontefract (10f) in October. Just a fair fifth at Newmarket later that month and gelded ahead of this reappearance.
6th	2 6th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Mighty River		4.5 4.5/1(-29%)																															(2) Mighty River 4.5/1, Novice winner on third start at Wolverhampton in December and went the right way in handicaps during the winter, second of 6 on his last 2 starts. Looks well handicapped if he's as effective on turf,
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 +31%) Nights Over Egypt		11 11/1(+31%)																															(7) Nights Over Egypt 11/1, Oasis Dream colt displayed definite signs of promise in a trio of novice events last summer and shaped well when third switched to a handicap at Pontefract in October, faring best of those ridden prominently. Isn't bred for middle distances but is in good hands.
8th	8 8th (8) (3.5/1 +53%) Kadovar		3.5 3.5/1(+53%)																															(8) Kadovar 3.5/1, Low-key debut but fitted with a tongue tie and much more like it when second at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October. Better than result at Kempton the following month and now up in trip for return for top stable.

LTO Selection:

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THERE'S THE DOOR was somewhat unlucky not to add another victory to her name last season, but she never had an opportunity over this distance until now. A sister to American Oaks winner Rhea Moon, David Evans' filly should relish this trip, as should the unexposed Nights Over Egypt, who could be interesting as a three-year-old. Demilion and Forceful Speed both have the form to get involved, while the consistent Mighty River cannot be ruled out either.

MIGHTY RIVER's AW form has a progressive look to it, and assuming he's as effective on turf, he looks the pick at the weights. Demilion should also have plenty more to offer, while Cloudbreaker's return on the AW looks pretty good form and she retains potential.

Preference is for CLOUDBREAKER whose fourth in an above-average Wolverhampton novice in February should have set her up nicely for this.

14:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:15 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.2/1 +4%) Winding River		3.2 3.2/1(+4%)																															(5) Winding River 3.2/1, Course winner. 6/4, creditable third of 14 in novice chase at Thurles (18f, good to soft) 150 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
2	10 2nd (10) (8.5/1 +58%) Fruit Blossom		8.5 8.5/1(+58%)																															(10) Fruit Blossom 8.5/1, 9/2, respectable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (21f, heavy) 20 days ago. Yard in good form. Difficult ask.
3	11 3rd (11) (6/1 -20%) Aliunde		6 6/1(-20%)																															(11) Aliunde 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, very good seventh of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy) 92 days ago, left with lot to do. Significantly up in trip. Should progress.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 +32%) Aide De Camp		7.5 7.5/1(+32%)																															(6) Aide De Camp 7.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fifth of 12 in claiming hurdle (2/1) at Limerick (21f, soft) 61 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Needs to bounce back.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 -100%) Speed Gang		10 10/1(-100%)																															(3) Speed Gang 10/1, Fell in novice chase at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy, 13/2) 12 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back up in trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 +0%) Ballyquin Bay		6 6/1(+0%)																															(1) Ballyquin Bay 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 1/3, bit below form fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good). Off 8 months. Remains open to improvement.
7th	13 7th (13) (20/1 +60%) Wee Jerry		20 20/1(+60%)																															(13) Wee Jerry 20/1, 50/1, sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago.
8th	4 8th (4) (28/1 +72%) Billable Grant		28 28/1(+72%)																															(4) Billable Grant 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 80/1) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
9th	12 9th (12) (14/1 +0%) St Denis's Well		14 14/1(+0%)																															(12) St Denis's Well 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24f, soft, 40/1) 31 days ago.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/1 +0%) Drumderry Harlem		11 11/1(+0%)																															(7) Drumderry Harlem 11/1, 14/1, below form ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11th	2 11th (2) (33/1 +0%) Whatsyourstatus		33 33/1(+0%)																															(2) Whatsyourstatus 33/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Others make more appeal.
12th	9 12th (9) (8.5/1 +47%) Kingfisher Lane		8.5 8.5/1(+47%)																															(9) Kingfisher Lane 8.5/1, Course winner. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Navan (20f, soft) 71 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.

LTO Selection:

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Ballyquin Bay makes both his seasonal and handicap debut off what could prove a workable mark and Gordon Elliott's charge isn't taken lightly. WINDING RIVER, however, posted two improved bids over fences since his last appearance over the smaller obstacles and the six-year-old could take some beating if given a similarly positive ride in this sphere. Ballyglass Beauty weakened into third in the latter stages over 2m7f at Thurles last month, his first appearance for 89 days, and he also merits respect now eased slightly in distance.

WINDING RIVER was in good form over fences when last seen and, if tuned up, he looks fairly treated back over hurdles. Ballyquin Bay is lightly raced and could pose a threat, while Aliunde isn't without hope upped markedly in trip.

Open enough but it could be the turn of the consistent BALLYGLASS BEAUTY, with Fruit Blossom and Winding River likely dangers

14:15 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:25 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2/1 +33%) Eaton Collina		2 2/1(+33%)																															(4) Eaton Collina 2/1, Hereford hurdles winner (at 19.7f) last season who having slipped to the same mark, opened his account over the larger obstacles at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago, proving more resolute than the runner-up. No reason to suggest he won't be bang there again.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +0%) Upton Road		5 5/1(+0%)																															(2) Upton Road 5/1, Irish point winner who remains a maiden under Rules but he's lightly-raced and improved at Exeter and Hereford in January, finding just one too good on each occasion. Failed to get home over 3m at Sandown since so a better showing anticipated here.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 +45%) Valirann Gold		18 18/1(+45%)																															(8) Valirann Gold 18/1, Much improved for the switch to front-running tactics when scoring over 2m at Chepstow in January but has finished a well-beaten third on both starts since. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
7	7 |F| (7) (3.33/1 +58%) William Cody		3.33 3.33/1(+58%)																															(7) William Cody 3.33/1, Already a much better chaser than hurdler, gaining his second win over 20f at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Unable to justify favouritism on both subsequent starts (traded at 1.03 in-running when beaten 4 lengths by Northern Poet last time) but may well be in the mix.
1	1 |F| (1) (5.5/1 -120%) Gamaret		5.5 5.5/1(-120%)																															(1) Gamaret 5.5/1, Has won a bumper, a hurdle race and a chase in just 5 career outings, making a successful chase/handicap bow at Newbury after 11 months off on New Year's Eve. Found only a progressive rival too good at Sandown (15.4f) last month so is one to consider upped in trip.
5	5 |U| (5) (5/1 +0%) Allo Allo		5 5/1(+0%)																															(5) Allo Allo 5/1, Won maiden/handicap hurdles at up to 23f at Fakenham this term and shaped well on chasing debut having been in front from halfway in a well-run affair when runner-up at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Sure to progress with that under his belt.

LTO Selection:

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Allo Allo is effective on the front end and is likely to make this a good test if he runs his usual race. That scenario will ideally suit UPTON ROAD, who went close when second over a similar trip in a higher class off this mark two starts ago. He should be doing his best work at the finish now back down in distance and the booking of 3lb claimer Liam Harrison further enhances his appeal. Gamaret is also taken seriously but he has a question to answer over his stamina, especially under top weight.

EATON COLLINA showed a tenacious attitude to get off the mark over fences at Chepstow recently and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent Kerry Lee's 8-y-o from doubling his tally. The main danger could be Allo Allo, who is a horse heading in the right direction and shaped well when runner-up on chasing debut at Carlisle just under 6 weeks ago. Upton Road looks best of the remainder.

Preference is for EATON COLLINA, who won at Chepstow in February and may well be seen to even better effect on today's slower ground.

14:25 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:35 Leopardstown Group 3 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.62/1 +15%) Hans Andersen		0.62 0.62/1(+15%)																															(5) Hans Andersen 0.62/1, Very useful Frankel colt who landed Curragh maiden before second in Futurity Stakes there. Posted another solid effort when fifth in National Stakes at the same track on his final start and sets a high standard.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Bold Discovery		2.25 2.25/1(+25%)																															(1) Bold Discovery 2.25/1, Naas debut 7f maiden winner before very good 3 lengths third of 11 to Cairo in Killavullan Stakes (7/2) at this course (7f, soft) in October. Open to further progress. Considered.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +9%) Carracci		5 5/1(+9%)																															(2) Carracci 5/1, 9/4, built on debut promise to land 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f) in November. Can do better still for his top yard. In the mix.
4	3 4th (3) (100/1 +33%) Empty Metaphor		100 100/1(+33%)																															(3) Empty Metaphor 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, sixth of 12 in minor event at Dundalk (7f). Off 116 days with plenty to find on form.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 +50%) Eyeeye		50 50/1(+50%)																															(4) Eyeeye 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, below-form thirteenth of 20 in maiden at Naas (8f, heavy). Off 147 days with lots of work to do.

LTO Selection:

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HANS ANDERSEN, who was a game second in last year's Futurity Stakes, sets the standard at present and he is taken to make a successful return. A son of Frankel out of an Arcano mare, the mount of Ryan Moore is the ready pick of Aidan O'Brien's two intended runners and will provide a good yardstick towards the early pecking order for the Classics at Ballydoyle. Having finished third in the Killavullan Stakes last autumn, Bold Discovery has C&D experience and is a clear second choice in this company. O'Brien's Carracci is suggested as the best of the rest.

HANS ANDERSEN kept some very good company last autumn after landing a maiden here and is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of Bold Discovery, who should build on his very good third in the Killavullan Stakes here last backend. Dundalk maiden winner Carracci, a stablemate of the selection, is less exposed but open to plenty of improvement and worth considering too.

Despite an indifferent display in the National Stakes HANS ANDERSEN is tipped against Bold Discovery in what looks like a match

14:35 Leopardstown Group 3 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:45 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (3.33/1 +33%) Theoryofeverything		3.33 3.33/1(+33%)																															(12) Theoryofeverything 3.33/1, 325,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Brother to useful 1m-1¼m winner Persist. Dam, multiple 1m winner (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and including at 2 yrs), half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f Creative Force. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and one to note.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.88/1 -25%) Striking Star		1.88 1.88/1(-25%)																															(3) Striking Star 1.88/1, Superbly bred and created a fine impression when a smooth winner of a Sandown novice (7f, heavy) on debut in September. Proved a let-down when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury following month but worth another chance to confirm debut promise back in a novice.
3	10 3rd (10) (100/1 -25%) Smile And Pay		100 100/1(-25%)																															(10) Smile And Pay 100/1, Modest gelding. Twelfth of 14 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 10/1). Off 107 days.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +75%) Bill Silvers		5 5/1(+75%)																															(4) Bill Silvers 5/1, 72,000 gns foal, Farhh colt. Dam maiden (stayed 1½m) out of half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Belardo.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 +0%) Mr Squires		12 12/1(+0%)																															(1) Mr Squires 12/1, Left debut well behind when winning Southwell novice in December but a useful effort probably needed if he's to defy a penalty on turf debut.
6th	14 6th (14) (125/1 -150%) Haaf A Diamond		125 125/1(-150%)																															(14) Haaf A Diamond 125/1, Haafhd filly. Dam 1m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m.
7th	8 7th (8) (200/1 -100%) Mayjority		200 200/1(-100%)																															(8) Mayjority 200/1, Modest form in novice events at Newcastle.
8th	2 8th (2) (2.75/1 -22%) Overrule		2.75 2.75/1(-22%)																															(2) Overrule 2.75/1, 100,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Confirmed debut promise making all in a novice at Redcar (7f, heavy) in November. Likely to progress further and needs considering under a penalty.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 +58%) Greenwich		14 14/1(+58%)																															(5) Greenwich 14/1, No Nay Never gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Kensington.
10th	11 10th (11) (125/1 -89%) Tees George		125 125/1(-89%)																															(11) Tees George 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 38 days ago.
11th	15 11th (15) (200/1 -100%) The White Elephant		200 200/1(-100%)																															(15) The White Elephant 200/1, Poor maiden.
12th	13 12th (13) (150/1 -50%) Cantalupo Bella		150 150/1(-50%)																															(13) Cantalupo Bella 150/1, Better effort in novices (modest form) when sixth of 14 at Kempton (8f), never nearer. Off 123 days.
13th	7 13th (7) (22/1 +12%) Major Major		22 22/1(+12%)																															(7) Major Major 22/1, Better for debut when seventh of 13 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) in November but another big step forward needed back down in trip.

LTO Selection:

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A major disappointment when well beaten as favourite for the Horris Hill last October, STRIKING STAR must hold every chance on the drop in grade. The son of Dubawi had impressed at Sandown on debut and, given his stable's record around here, he should have too much for Overrule, who also carries a penalty for a taking success at Redcar last November. Palamon is open to improvement as a three-year-old, while the same can also be said of Southwell winner Mr Squires.

STRIKING STAR disappointed when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury but is well worth another chance back down in class given the manner of his debut win at Sandown. Overrule looked potentially useful when making all at Redcar in November so must be respected, while Theoryofeverything is a newcomer to note.

Overrule is second choice but it's easy to be drawn to the Gosden 325,000-guinea newcomer THEORYOFEVERYTHING.

14:45 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (6/1 +45%) I Don't Get It		6 6/1(+45%)																															(10) I Don't Get It 6/1, C&D winner. One win from 49 NH runs. 5/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.8f, good). Off 7 months. Worth a market check.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +38%) Warm In Gorey		5 5/1(+38%)																															(9) Warm In Gorey 5/1, 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 45 days ago. Not taken lightly.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -110%) Steppenwolf		7 7/1(-110%)																															(2) Steppenwolf 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 11/1) 102 days ago, having run of race.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +50%) Neigh Botha		5 5/1(+50%)																															(3) Neigh Botha 5/1, 11/1, twenty second of 26 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Yard in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces on 1st time. Not dismissed.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 +68%) Gamigin		16 16/1(+68%)																															(8) Gamigin 16/1, 18/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 16 days ago. Hooded for 1st time.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 -60%) Cave Court		16 16/1(-60%)																															(6) Cave Court 16/1, 14/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, good to firm) 22 days ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (4.5/1 -13%) Trishknowsbest		4.5 4.5/1(-13%)																															(5) Trishknowsbest 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Tailed-off fifth of 6 to Magic Daze in listed chase (250/1) at Naas (16f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
8th	12 8th (12) (33/1 +67%) Tenth Amendment		33 33/1(+67%)																															(12) Tenth Amendment 33/1, 50/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 46 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle outing. Engaged 4.15 Bellewstown Saturday.
9th	7 9th (7) (40/1 -233%) Carlton Gardens		40 40/1(-233%)																															(7) Carlton Gardens 40/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (125/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 10 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer.
4	4 |U| (4) (4.5/1 -35%) Tipp For Mac		4.5 4.5/1(-35%)																															(4) Tipp For Mac 4.5/1, 11/8, good third of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16f, soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
10th	11 10th (11) (18/1 -13%) Melnik		18 18/1(-13%)																															(11) Melnik 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, good) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
11th	1 11th (1) (40/1 +20%) Roi De Dubai		40 40/1(+20%)																															(1) Roi De Dubai 40/1, Course winner. 100/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, good to soft) 35 days ago.

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The booking of Rachel Blackmore for TIPP FOR MAC catches the eye and the six-year-old must hold every chance if building upon a career-best effort when placed at Clonmel. A mark of 102 on his handicap debut seems feasible and the 4lb he receives from Steppenwolf could prove crucial, with that gelding looking his main danger following a strong second at Fairyhouse in December. His stablemate Carlton Gardens is another to consider, along with C&D winners Trishknowsbest and I Don't Get It.

TIPP FOR MAC was a good third in a novice at Clonmel last time and looks open to improvement, so he's preferred to Steppenwolf, who arrives on the back of an excellent run at Fairyhouse. Warm In Gorey is also considered.

Handicap debutant TIPP FOR MAC is taken to get off the mark, although he could face stiff opposition from Steppenwolf

14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:00 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (50/1 -100%) Blueking D'oroux		50 50/1(-100%)																															(1) Blueking D'oroux 50/1, Showed fairly useful over hurdles in France. Folded tamely in 2 outings for Paul Nicholls at the end of 2022 but it's possible he'll prove a different proposition now handicapping after wind surgery. Interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
2	6 2nd (6) (7.5/1 -67%) Afadil		7.5 7.5/1(-67%)																															(6) Afadil 7.5/1, French Flat winner who also won first 2 hurdles (latter a listed race). Shaped better than the bare result when eighth of 21 in Fred Winter at Cheltenham, keeping on well from too far back. On the shortlist.
3	15 3rd (15) (14/1 +22%) Havaila		14 14/1(+22%)																															(15) Havaila 14/1, Fairly useful form on Flat. Runner-up twice from 5 starts over hurdles, including in a handicap at Sandown last month. Raised 3 lb for that, though, and this looks a much stronger race.
4	7 4th (7) (6.5/1 +13%) Mr Freedom		6.5 6.5/1(+13%)																															(7) Mr Freedom 6.5/1, Is enjoying an excellent season, winning 4 times over hurdles (also successful on AW Flat in January). Had a few of these rivals behind when a very good fifth of 21 in Fred Winter at Cheltenham last month, doing well considering he was bumped repeatedly after 2 out (rider briefly lost iron).
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 +11%) Grappa Nonino		8 8/1(+11%)																															(10) Grappa Nonino 8/1, Fair on Flat and left first 2 hurdle runs behind when landing a big-field maiden at Navan 4 weeks ago and the runner-up has won since. Likely more to come for a stable whose British runners always command respect.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/1 -110%) Bad		7 7/1(-110%)																															(2) Bad 7/1, Winner in France. Attracted strong market support in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival on recent British debut and he shaped a lot better than thirteenth of 21 might suggest, travelling powerfully but doing too much too soon. Remains open to improvement.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/1 +29%) Punta Del Este		10 10/1(+29%)																															(3) Punta Del Este 10/1, French winner. Promising third in Victor Ludorum at Haydock on British debut. Shaped quite well until getting involved in some scrimmaging after the second last in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham since. Remains capable of better.
8th	8 8th (8) (5/1 +23%) Arclight		5 5/1(+23%)																															(8) Arclight 5/1, Fairly useful on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Perfect start over hurdles for new connections with wins in juveniles at Doncaster and Kempton around turn of the year. Creditable second upped to listed level at first-named venue 65 days ago and could be more to come in handicaps.
9th	12 9th (12) (10/1 +17%) Fourofakind		10 10/1(+17%)																															(12) Fourofakind 10/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat in Ireland and has made a sound start to his hurdle career for new stable, placed twice before landing the odds at Haydock 11 days ago. Potential improver in handicaps for his emerging yard.
10th	13 10th (13) (10/1 +0%) Bluegrass		10 10/1(+0%)																															(13) Bluegrass 10/1, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien (placed in the 2022 Dante). Has shown promise switched to hurdles in recent months and rates a very interesting recruit to handicaps for last year's winning stable.
11th	5 11th (5) (10/1 +38%) Fils De Roi		10 10/1(+38%)																															(5) Fils De Roi 10/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles, winning Auteuil claimer on final start in France and easily following up in Huntingdon juvenile on October's stable debut. Respectable mid-field finish in the Fred Winter last month but it underlines he needs more from his mark.
12th	9 12th (9) (8.5/1 +47%) Despereaux		8.5 8.5/1(+47%)																															(9) Despereaux 8.5/1, Has won a Huntingdon maiden and Taunton novice this term but his opening handicap mark looks tough enough.
13th	14 13th (14) (66/1 -32%) Penna Rossa		66 66/1(-32%)																															(14) Penna Rossa 66/1, Off the mark in Sandown juvenile in December but finished 12 lengths bihind the reopposing Polyphonic on his Fontwell handicap debut 15 days ago.

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A few of these crossed swords in the Boodles at the Festival and are likely to find this is a more winnable target at this stage of their development. MR FREEDOM (fifth) was best of the bunch (and the British) at Cheltenham and given the amount of misfortune he suffered on the day with the saddle slipping and him being struck into, his effort was highly commendable. Afadil (eighth) and Fils De Roi (ninth) renew rivalries and are shortlisted in their attempts to get back on track, while the well-supported Bad weakened after racing too free. Fourofakind is on the up and is also considered.

A cracking juvenile handicap. An opening mark of 110 could easily underestimate BLUEGRASS based on Flat ability so he's taken to provide Stuart Edmunds with a second successive win in this race, but there are stacks of dangers. Bad was a lot better than his finishing position suggests in the Fred Winter and is second choice. Afadil, Grappa Nonino and Mr Freedom are others with plenty to recommend them.

Lots are of interest but MR FREEDOM, Grappa Nonino and Afadil may be the best options.

15:00 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:10 Leopardstown Group 3 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (2/1 +11%) Never Ending Story		2 2/1(+11%)																															(8) Never Ending Story 2/1, Useful filly. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Creditable 5¼ lengths third of 12 to Blue Rose Cen in Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp (8f, soft, 67/10). Off 6 months. Expected to be bang there.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +33%) Matilda Picotte		6 6/1(+33%)																															(7) Matilda Picotte 6/1, Useful filly. 10/3, career best when winning 10-runner listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) by 1½ lengths from Queen Olly, finding extra. Speed looks her assest but big form player if as effective over 7f.
3	14 3rd (14) (5.5/1 +21%) Zarinsk		5.5 5.5/1(+21%)																															(14) Zarinsk 5.5/1, Two wins from 4 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner listed race at this course (7f, soft, 9/2) by 2½ lengths from Library, kept up to work. Off 6 months and she could be useful.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 +27%) Madly Truly		8 8/1(+27%)																															(6) Madly Truly 8/1, Sent off 11/10 following a promising debut and landed 13-runner maiden at Naas (7f, good), all out. In top hands but that form certainly needs improving on for this reappearance.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -100%) Nightcliff		50 50/1(-100%)																															(9) Nightcliff 50/1, Won 14-runner maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 11/2), driven out. Off 158 days. Not easy to make a case for her in this company.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 +30%) Dower House		14 14/1(+30%)																															(3) Dower House 14/1, Naas winner over 6f last summer. 9/2, creditable 1¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Basil Martini in Weld Park Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft), nearest finish. Off 6 months and will improve as her stamina is drawn out.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/1 -13%) Dame Kiri		9 9/1(-13%)																															(2) Dame Kiri 9/1, Progressive form at 2 yrs, winning 8-runner maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy, 2/7), easily. Off 168 days. Should make a better 3-y-o for top yard.
8th	1 8th (1) (8/1 +68%) Clever And Cool		8 8/1(+68%)																															(1) Clever And Cool 8/1, Winning debut at the Curragh in September. Respectable 6 lengths fifth of 11 to Cairo in Killavullan Stakes (16/1) at this course (7f, soft). Off 169 days and this no easy reappearance.
9th	4 9th (4) (7/1 +30%) Impact Warrior		7 7/1(+30%)																															(4) Impact Warrior 7/1, Bred to be useful and strong in the betting, she landed a 5-runner minor event at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) on debut, cosily. Off 7 months. Good prospect.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 -12%) La Dolce Vita		28 28/1(-12%)																															(5) La Dolce Vita 28/1, Fairly useful filly. 100/1, respectable 9¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Tahiyra in Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh (7f, heavy). Off 6 months but more exposed than some of these.

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NEVER ENDING STORY appeals as just the type to improve at three and the Group 1-placed filly can notch up a 12th win in the event for Aidan O'Brien. One of her main challengers Zarinsk (fourth) was behind her when she landed the Silver Flash over C&D last summer, although Ger Lyons' filly improved to win the Listed Ingabelle Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend. Matilda Picotte was progressive and consistent as a juvenile, and may have more to come over 7f, while this trip could also be a plus for bloodless Naas scorer Dame Kiri. Ocean Quest cannot be ruled out either.

Plenty of potential on show here with TARAWA, who has just a maiden win to her name taken to make a leap forward on reappearance given her pedigree and connections. Aidan O'Brien-trained pair Never Ending Story and Dame Kiri are just a couple of potential threats.

This looks open but NEVER ENDING STORY showed enough in two Group 1 appearances to suggest she can add to a C&D Group 3 success

15:10 Leopardstown Group 3 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4.5/1 +55%) Aleezdancer		4.5 4.5/1(+55%)																															(4) Aleezdancer 4.5/1, Consistent sort who bagged a 6f Ripon handicap in August and ended his campaign with a good Ascot third following month. Not discounted starting out now for 2023.
2	14 2nd (14) (11/1 +31%) Blind Beggar		11 11/1(+31%)																															(14) Blind Beggar 11/1, Ex-Irish sprinter who made it 2-3 for his current yard in 5f handicap at Chelmsford City 59 days ago. Up 5 lb but he was well on top at the finish there so not taken lightly.
3	11 3rd (11) (11/1 -57%) Faro De San Juan		11 11/1(-57%)																															(11) Faro De San Juan 11/1, Useful ex-French 6f winner for Francis-Henri Graffard. Changed hands for €40,000 and no forlorn hope on his return/yard debut. Goes well on soft going.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +36%) Gisburn		7 7/1(+36%)																															(7) Gisburn 7/1, Winless since 2021 but he goes well in the mud and caught the eye on occasions last term. Interesting contender now his mark has eased.
5th	13 5th (13) (7.5/1 -7%) Bernardo O'Reilly		7.5 7.5/1(-7%)																															(13) Bernardo O'Reilly 7.5/1, Took this event on his seasonal return 12 months ago and he largely ran well after, third in Ayr Silver Cup in the autumn. Back to his last winning mark now so he merits serious consideration in his follow-up bid with fine 5 lb claimer on board.
6th	12 6th (12) (14/1 -40%) Swayze		14 14/1(-40%)																															(12) Swayze 14/1, Gelded and improved to land 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) on his return last month. Can give another good account back on turf despite taking a 3 lb rise.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 -40%) Dream Composer		14 14/1(-40%)																															(5) Dream Composer 14/1, Successful 3 times on turf last season, latterly at Ascot (5f) in October, and he resumed with a solid third in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month. Considered off an unchanged mark.
8th	10 8th (10) (7/1 +0%) Chairmanoftheboard		7 7/1(+0%)																															(10) Chairmanoftheboard 7/1, Useful 6f winner at his best but he didn't prove the easiest to catch right last term and ran poorly at Ffos Las on his final start. Others appeal more.
9th	20 9th (20) (25/1 -14%) Strong Power		25 25/1(-14%)																															(20) Strong Power 25/1, Enjoyed an excellent 2022 when garnering four wins but he's yet to hit top form this term, tongue tied when fair fifth of 10 in 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 22 days ago. Others are more persuasive.
10th	15 10th (15) (50/1 -150%) True Mason		50 50/1(-150%)																															(15) True Mason 50/1, Three-time winner last term, including over C&D, but he was off the track after beating only one in 20-runner handicap at the Curragh 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running.
11th	6 11th (6) (16/1 +27%) Tinto		16 16/1(+27%)																															(6) Tinto 16/1, Dual 6f scorer last summer who kept his form well after for his current yard, fourth in the mud at Haydock (6f) in October. Possibilities on his reappearance.
12th	2 12th (2) (18/1 -80%) Hyperfocus		18 18/1(-80%)																															(2) Hyperfocus 18/1, Haydock 6f winner last July and he signed off for 2022 with good second in big-field York handicap in the autumn. One to consider given he has gone well fresh in the past.
13th	19 13th (19) (10/1 +38%) Another Investment		10 10/1(+38%)																															(19) Another Investment 10/1, It's now thirteen runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a creditable ¾-length fourth of 14 to Swayze in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago. Not totally discounted.
14th	1 14th (1) (18/1 +10%) Magical Spirit		18 18/1(+10%)																															(1) Magical Spirit 18/1, C&D winner in 2021 but winless and below par in a light campaign last season. No surprise if he bounced back to form here though off a reduced mark.
15th	17 15th (17) (40/1 -300%) True Jem		40 40/1(-300%)																															(17) True Jem 40/1, Three-time 6f winner last year, including when scoring on her seasonal return over 6f at Southwell. Off 7 months but she can't be dismissed.
16th	8 16th (8) (22/1 +33%) Able Kane		22 22/1(+33%)																															(8) Able Kane 22/1, C&D winner but he ended last season under something of a cloud, beating only one at Ascot (7f) in September. Needs to get back on track after 6 months off.
17th	16 17th (16) (80/1 -142%) Mark's Choice		80 80/1(-142%)																															(16) Mark's Choice 80/1, His last six successes have come at Ripon and he also ended last term rather out of sorts. Others are more persuasive.
18th	3 18th (3) (33/1 -32%) Intrinsic Bond		33 33/1(-32%)																															(3) Intrinsic Bond 33/1, Dual winner last season, including in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f) in August. This C&D scorer has won in the mud too so he is one for the shortlist on his reappearance.
19th	21 19th (21) (50/1 -127%) Prince Of Bel Lir		50 50/1(-127%)																															(21) Prince Of Bel Lir 50/1, C&D winner but he has gone backwards since posting a solid reapperance fifth at Southwell in January. Has work to do despite a sliding mark.

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Hyperfocus was last seen posting a cracking second in a class 2 contest at York in October and the nine-year-old merits consideration on this ease in class. Tim Easterby's inmate does, however, have a 2lb rise to overcome and a race-fit SWAYZE makes slightly more appeal. The son of Showcasing showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning on the all-weather at Newcastle last month and, with a soft-ground success at Haydock to his name, he ticks a lot of boxes. Dream Composer and Blind Beggar also warrant respect in a wide-open event.

Lots with chances but it could pay to side with BERNARDO O'REILLY who goes very well fresh and has slipped back to the same mark as when winning this 12 months ago. Fine 5 lb claimer Billy Loughnane rides for the first time too. Gisburn goes well in the mud and figures on an attractive mark so could emerge as the chief threat, although Blind Beggar has thrived since joining Mick Appleby and must enter calculations. Abolish is another weighted to have a say and completes the shortlist.

Blind Beggar is respected but the lowest draw is not ideal and CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD gets the vote under William Buick.

15:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6.5/1 -86%) Soldaro		6.5 6.5/1(-86%)																															(5) Soldaro 6.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (16f, soft, 5/4) 31 days ago, quickening clear. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.2/1 +9%) Parvos		3.2 3.2/1(+9%)																															(7) Parvos 3.2/1, 11/10, respectable third of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +0%) Return To Base		14 14/1(+0%)																															(2) Return To Base 14/1, 22/1, creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, heavy) 154 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for.
4	9 4th (9) (5/1 -11%) Circus Act		5 5/1(-11%)																															(9) Circus Act 5/1, Winner in hurdle at Hereford in February. Second of 4 in novice hurdle (4/5) at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 30 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -100%) Queenie Newall		22 22/1(-100%)																															(6) Queenie Newall 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 10f on flat. Third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 13 months. Open to progress.
6th	11 6th (11) (7/1 +42%) Maimie's Magic		7 7/1(+42%)																															(11) Maimie's Magic 7/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft, 5/1) 9 days ago.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 +14%) Bella Bliss		12 12/1(+14%)																															(1) Bella Bliss 12/1, Brought down in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Down Royal (20f, heavy) 16 days ago.
8th	8 8th (8) (5/1 +75%) Park Hind		5 5/1(+75%)																															(8) Park Hind 5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16f, soft, 13/2) 31 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Enters calculations.
9th	4 9th (4) (40/1 +39%) Harvest Bow		40 40/1(+39%)																															(4) Harvest Bow 40/1, 100/1, eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f), not knocked about. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving C. Moore. Poor on last hurdle run.
10	10 |F| (10) (6/1 +76%) Glen Na Tara		6 6/1(+76%)																															(10) Glen Na Tara 6/1, Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, good, 40/1) 28 days ago.

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The value may lie with CIRCUS ACT, who has not been outside the first three in her last five starts and was narrowly denied by a subsequent winner at Doncaster last month. The step up in trip may only aid her cause and the daughter of Buratino is preferred to stablemates Queenie Newall and Soldaro, both of whom arrive with decent enough claims. Return To Base has yet to back up the form of her maiden hurdle win at Punchestown last May but she is not one to dismiss, while Bella Bliss is also considered.

CIRCUS ACT has found some improvement of late and gets a narrow vote in this competitive handicap. Gavin Cromwell saddles a couple of interesting contenders in Soldaro and the returning Queenie Newall, while Gordon Elliott's Jenny Flex strikes as a likely improver in handicaps.

Gavin Cromwell holds a strong hand here, with QUEENIE NEWALL preferred to Soldaro

15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:35 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/1 +50%) Black Gerry		9 9/1(+50%)																															(5) Black Gerry 9/1, Successful in handicaps 6 months apart at Fontwell and Exeter at up to 19f this term, but dismal efforts next 2 starts and plenty to prove now back down in trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (1.75/1 -27%) Frere D'armes		1.75 1.75/1(-27%)																															(4) Frere D'armes 1.75/1, Surpassed any of his hurdle exploits (won twice last term) when making a successful start to his chase career in a 2¼m Kempton handicap in November and further improvement when defying 8 lb rise at Newbury later that month. Up another 8 lb but sure to progress further and win more races.
3	7 3rd (7) (80/1 -142%) Hatcher		80 80/1(-142%)																															(7) Hatcher 80/1, On a potentially lenient mark but has failed to complete on all 3 starts this season, well held when falling 3 out at Ludlow last time. Others appeal more.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 +56%) Royale Margaux		22 22/1(+56%)																															(9) Royale Margaux 22/1, Multiple winner in France around 2m for David Cottin but well held both starts for new yard so far.
5th	1 5th (1) (8.5/1 -31%) Dolos		8.5 8.5/1(-31%)																															(1) Dolos 8.5/1, In reasonable form this term but reportedly bled at Sandown 8 weeks ago. Back on last winning mark at least.
6th	8 6th (8) (3.2/1 +20%) Corrigeen Rock		3.2 3.2/1(+20%)																															(8) Corrigeen Rock 3.2/1, Fairly useful novice hurdler last season and winner of first 2 completed starts over fences this term. Good second at Sandown next 2 starts and should go well again.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -83%) Prince Escalus		11 11/1(-83%)																															(3) Prince Escalus 11/1, Started 2022 with a pair of 2m wins at Hereford and built on his encouraging return at the second attempt when resuming winning ways at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 46 days ago, seeing his race out much better returned to front-running tactics. Will find this more competitive.
6	6 |PU| (6) (7.5/1 +12%) Fast Buck		7.5 7.5/1(+12%)																															(6) Fast Buck 7.5/1, Below par last season for Dan Skelton but took advantage of reduced mark when recording a first win over fences at Lingfield in December. Similar form when runner-up next 2 starts and should be in the mix again.
2	2 |PU| (2) (8.5/1 +15%) Xcitations		8.5 8.5/1(+15%)																															(2) Xcitations 8.5/1, Upped his game further this term with victories at Doncaster and at Sandown around the turn of the year but in the handicapper's grip now judged on subsequent efforts.

LTO Selection:

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FRERE D'ARMES kept his unbeaten record over fences intact when displaying a polished round of jumping to beat subsequent Betfair Hurdle hero Aucunrisque at Newbury in November and he looks more than capable of shrugging off an 8lb rise in the handicap. Prince Escalus returned to winning ways at Wetherby and, if gaining an uncontested lead, may prove the biggest threat. Xcitations, who finished behind in second on that occasion, makes most appeal of the remainder.

FRERE D'ARMES looked a natural when winning both his starts over fences in November and is probably still ahead of his mark given his potential. This should be run at a good pace with in-form front-runners Corrigeen Rock, Fast Buck and Prince Escalus heading up the opposition.

The Dan Skelton-trained FRERE D'ARMES (nap) showed strong form when winning his first two chase starts and can score again.

15:35 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Leopardstown Group 3 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (22/1 -10%) White Birch		22 22/1(-10%)																															(7) White Birch 22/1, Confirmed debut promise to run out a ready winner of 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f, 7/2) in November. Open to further progress as his stamina is drawn out more.
2	6 2nd (6) (7.5/1 +46%) Up And Under		7.5 7.5/1(+46%)																															(6) Up And Under 7.5/1, Highly promising debut third of 12 in maiden at Navan (8f, soft, 8/1) in October, nearest finish under a considerate ride. Up in trip. Open to significant progress.
3	2 3rd (2) (0.8/1 +0%) Alexandroupolis		0.8 0.8/1(+0%)																															(2) Alexandroupolis 0.8/1, Camelot colt who impressed when making a winning start in 11-runner maiden (17/2) at Galway (8.6f, soft) 6 months ago. Has plnty more to offer now stepping up in trip. Player for yard with excellent record in this event.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 +45%) Serious Challenge		18 18/1(+45%)																															(5) Serious Challenge 18/1, Ready Galway 1m maiden winner before excellent fourth to Auguste Rodin in Champions Juvenile Stakes here. Failed to land the odds when third of 4 in minor event at Naas (8f, heavy) 7 days ago so needs to bounce back.
5th	3 5th (3) (2.75/1 +0%) Denmark		2.75 2.75/1(+0%)																															(3) Denmark 2.75/1, Naas 1m debut scorer before taking his form up a notch when second of 16 in conditions event at Longchamp (8f, soft) in October. Should have more to offer as his stamina is drawn out more. Firmly in the picture.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 +27%) Mohawk Chief		16 16/1(+27%)																															(4) Mohawk Chief 16/1, 17/2, built on his debut promise when landing 18-runner maiden here (7f, soft) in October. Can do better still now significantly up in trip. One to consider.

LTO Selection:

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Aidan O'Brien fields a quality trio in his bid for a remarkable 12th winner of this race, with ALEXANDROUPOLIS, a leading ante-post fancy for the English Derby, a likely candidate to enhance the statistics. The once-raced son of Camelot comfortably landed a Galway maiden, beating a stablemate who was subsequently second in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud. The form is rock-solid and he is first to note ahead of classy Ballydoyle companions Mohawk Chief and Denmark. A strong threat is also posed by Alder, who aims to secure back-to-back successes in this contest for Donnacha O'Brien.

Aidan O'Brien has farmed this Group 3 in recent years and his highly promising Camelot colt ALEXANDROUPOLIS looks the way to go on the back of an impressive debut success at Galway in the autumn. Stablemate Denmark has more experience and could prove the chief threat, although both Alder and White Birch have better days ahead of them and can have a say too in a fascinating contest.

Ryan Moore's mount ALEXANDROUPOLIS looked smart when winning a Galway maiden on soft ground and can boost his Derby claims

15:45 Leopardstown Group 3 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 -20%) Bucephalus		12 12/1(-20%)																															(8) Bucephalus 12/1, Fairly useful on the Flat. Fair form over hurdles since and has moved to another new stable now. Worth monitoring in the betting.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +20%) Sir Rumi		4 4/1(+20%)																															(3) Sir Rumi 4/1, Likeable, consistent type, who ran well at this course when last seen. Drop back in trip no great inconvenience, so worthy of respect.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 -17%) Tiger Beetle		14 14/1(-17%)																															(10) Tiger Beetle 14/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in December and was back to form whn second there last time. Could get involved if the race is run to suit.
4	5 4th (5) (2.75/1 +21%) First Officer		2.75 2.75/1(+21%)																															(5) First Officer 2.75/1, Latest win at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in October. Has held form well since and, while he has appeared to be summed up by his mark, his effectiveness in the conditions rates as a plus.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +11%) Jean Baptiste		16 16/1(+11%)																															(6) Jean Baptiste 16/1, On a fair mark now and shaped as if he'd come on for his reappearance at Newcastle recently. Can't be discounted.
6th	4 6th (4) (4.5/1 -50%) Flyin' Solo		4.5 4.5/1(-50%)																															(4) Flyin' Solo 4.5/1, Progressive as a 4-y-o and ran very well when runner-up at Ascot on his only outing last season. Lengthy absence to overcome but has further potential with few miles on the clock.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -65%) Khathak		66 66/1(-65%)																															(7) Khathak 66/1, Temperamental sort who is yet to fire for his current stable. Up in trip with tongue strap/cheekpieces tried, but others make more appeal.
8th	1 8th (1) (5.5/1 -10%) Bad Company		5.5 5.5/1(-10%)																															(1) Bad Company 5.5/1, Reliable operator who was runner-up at Newmarket when last seen 5 months ago. Likely to be on the premises if fully tuned up.
9th	2 9th (2) (8/1 +0%) Baryshnikov		8 8/1(+0%)																															(2) Baryshnikov 8/1, Went off the boil towards the end of last year but worth noting that he scored in good style on his reappearance last season and he's down in grade.
10th	9 10th (9) (22/1 -10%) Conservative		22 22/1(-10%)																															(9) Conservative 22/1, Still wuite lightly raced and wasn't disgraced when fourth at Wolverhampton 55 days ago. Little evidence to suggest he's ahead of this mark, though.

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BAD COMPANY was largely consistent last season and has every chance if picking up from his latest performance when runner-up at Newmarket in October. Flyin' Solo has clearly had his problems but he is likely to be involved if reproducing his second-placed effort at Ascot last May. Tiger Beetle arrives fit from the all-weather and will be waiting to capitalise if the aforementioned duo fail to fire.

FLYIN' SOLO is still relatively unexposed and it's worth taking a chance that he's ready to roll back from a long absence. Sir Rumi and Bad Company are both consistent types who should be on the premises making their seasonal debut.

The Richard Hannon-trained SIR RUMI (nap) ran well here on both his first and final runs last season and can make a winning return.

15:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:00 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 28f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6.5/1 +35%) Malina Girl		6.5 6.5/1(+35%)																															(4) Malina Girl 6.5/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.2f, good to soft, 22/1) 56 days ago, badly hampered sixth. Significantly up in trip.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +17%) My Design		5 5/1(+17%)																															(9) My Design 5/1, Good second of 6 in minor event chase (4/1) at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Trainer going well. Potentially well-in on handicap debut.
3	15 3rd (15) (33/1 +34%) Space Cadet		33 33/1(+34%)																															(15) Space Cadet 33/1, C&D winner. 18/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Fairyhouse (25.4f, good to soft), tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Off 11 months.
4	14 4th (14) (12/1 +52%) Fiveaftermidnight		12 12/1(+52%)																															(14) Fiveaftermidnight 12/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap chase (15/2) at Navan (24f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Difficult ask.
5th	8 5th (8) (4/1 +11%) Archies Charm		4 4/1(+11%)																															(8) Archies Charm 4/1, Course winner. Fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, soft, 9/4) 68 days ago.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -45%) Punitive		16 16/1(-45%)																															(2) Punitive 16/1, Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in December. 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, soft) 17 days ago, struggling when hit next.
7th	10 7th (10) (5.5/1 +0%) Wa Wa		5.5 5.5/1(+0%)																															(10) Wa Wa 5.5/1, Improved to win 15-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Leopardstown (24f, soft) 27 days ago, heavily eased down. Switches from hurdles to chase. Can make presence felt.
1	1 |PU| (1) (5/1 +17%) The Jam Man		5 5/1(+17%)																															(1) The Jam Man 5/1, 12/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 30 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Useful chaser, poor on last hurdle outing.
3	3 |PU| (3) (12/1 -20%) Fakiera		12 12/1(-20%)																															(3) Fakiera 12/1, 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham (29.9f, good to soft) 19 days ago won by Gaillard Du Mesnil, pulled up 4 out.
13	13 |PU| (13) (14/1 +79%) Forza Milan		14 14/1(+79%)																															(13) Forza Milan 14/1, Unreliable type. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, good to soft, 25/1) 29 days ago. Tongue strap back on.
6	6 |PU| (6) (16/1 -45%) Mortal		16 16/1(-45%)																															(6) Mortal 16/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 80/1, good fifth of 16 in minor event chase at Cheltenham (30.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago.
5	5 |PU| (5) (16/1 +36%) Eurobot		16 16/1(+36%)																															(5) Eurobot 16/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (18/1) at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 77 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers back on.
12	12 |PU| (12) (50/1 +0%) Welsh Saint		50 50/1(+0%)																															(12) Welsh Saint 50/1, Fairly useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 33/1, fifth of 6 in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 22 days ago. Plenty to find on form.

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The step up to this extreme trip could work the oracle for MALINA GIRL, a daughter of Malinas, who has had progeny that have excelled over three miles-plus. Gavin Cromwell's mare was really consistent until struggling in a hot Leopardstown handicap, and decent ground looks another plus. Fakiera has been set some stiff assignments, while My Design has scope for improvement on just her third run over fences. Punitive beat Fakiera in the Porterstown in December so is a guaranteed stayer, with The Dabbler, The Jam Man and Wa Wa others to note.

MY DESIGN has taken really well to chasing and looks potentially well-in switched to a handicap. Mercury Lane left his previous efforts in this sphere well behind when landing a gamble in a maiden chase at Wexford and bettered that when second in a handicap there 2 days ago, while Wa Wa returns to chasing on the back of 2 big-field wins over hurdles.

The selection is local hope ARCHIES CHARM who's been running with credit against well-handicapped rivals and may be able to last home

16:00 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +0%) The Imposter		4 4/1(+0%)																															(4) The Imposter 4/1, Thriving this season, landing a fifth handicap from last 6 starts (runner-up on other occasion) at Ffos Las 11 days ago. Up another 5 lb but he continues to defy the assessor and is very likely to give it another good go.
2	2 2nd (2) (4.5/1 +31%) Scamallach Liath		4.5 4.5/1(+31%)																															(2) Scamallach Liath 4.5/1, Irish point winner who has shaped with definite promise and like a stayer over hurdles, plugging on for second on handicap debut at Exeter. Slightly flattered by proximity to the winner that day but cheekpieces may help him travel with a bit more zest.
3	7 3rd (7) (4.5/1 -50%) Charging Point		4.5 4.5/1(-50%)																															(7) Charging Point 4.5/1, Overcame a troubled passage when making second handicap start a winning one at Southwell a month ago, well on top at the finish. Shapes like a stayer and revised mark may underestimate him.
4	3 4th (3) (11/1 +21%) Heaven Smart		11 11/1(+21%)																															(3) Heaven Smart 11/1, Runner-up in novice/maiden hurdles at Plumpton and Lingfield before Christmas but produced a rather tame finishing effort when last of 6 on handicap debut at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft) in February. Fitted with cheekpieces and again failed to see race out at Fontwell, so this trip is a worry.
5th	8 5th (8) (6/1 +40%) Kraqueline		6 6/1(+40%)																															(8) Kraqueline 6/1, Showed fair form when reaching the frame in a couple of bumpers and has shown promise without quite matching that form over hurdles so far. Ludlow run last month suggests her mark is a shade too high.
6th	10 6th (10) (20/1 -67%) San Pedro		20 20/1(-67%)																															(10) San Pedro 20/1, Aided by first-time cheekpieces when opening account over hurdles in 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (23f) in February. Was granted a pretty soft lead on that occasion and he failed to repeat that form at Plumpton.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 +14%) Rebel Intentions		12 12/1(+14%)																															(11) Rebel Intentions 12/1, Hinted at promise in bumpers and showed fair form over hurdles last season. Disappointing over both sets of obstacles in handicaps this term, though.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 +25%) Realm Of Glory		9 9/1(+25%)																															(9) Realm Of Glory 9/1, Showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when fifth in 13-runner novice at Ffos Las (20f, soft) in January. Laboured effort when disappointing on handicap debut a fortnight ago but looks worth a go at this trip.
9th	6 9th (6) (11/1 +8%) Ailes D'amour		11 11/1(+8%)																															(6) Ailes D'amour 11/1, Got off the mark at Warwick in February and cast aside a lesser effort at Doncaster when finding only one too good upped to 27f at Sedgefield 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on and one to consider with stamina assured.
10th	1 10th (1) (11/1 -10%) Revasser		11 11/1(-10%)																															(1) Revasser 11/1, Made winning start in a Warwick bumper in spring 2021. Back from a quiet spell when runner-up fitted with cheekpieces at Southwell a month ago and he can remain competitive back in a handicap.

LTO Selection:

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The Imposter has enjoyed a fine season with five wins to his name, but his latest dead-heat at Ffos Las suggests that the handicapper may be catching up with him and he could prove vulnerable to the unexposed CHARGING POINT. Laura Morgan's inmate was a ready winner on his second start in a handicap at Southwell and looks the type to relish this extra distance. Scamallach Liath was far from disgraced when runner-up on his handicap bow at Exeter and is another to consider in first-time cheekpieces.

CHARGING POINT was value for extra when making his second start in handicaps a winning one at Southwell a month ago, and with this trip likely to unlock more, his revised mark is well within range. The Imposter is absolutely thriving and is second choice, with Revasser another to consider.

The Imposter makes a quick return from a hard race and it may be worth chancing CHARGING POINT who looks a stayer in the making.

16:10 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Leopardstown Handicap 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (20/1 +29%) Signora Bellissima		20 20/1(+29%)																															(12) Signora Bellissima 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 20 in maiden (11/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft). Off 171 days. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form but she'll need to improve on handicap bow.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.25/1 +65%) Valiant King		2.25 2.25/1(+65%)																															(3) Valiant King 2.25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to firm, 10/1). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Pedigree suggests he could be better than this opening mark and he's worth noting in the market.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -20%) Starry Eyed		3 3/1(-20%)																															(4) Starry Eyed 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Consistent rather than progressive at 2 yrs, third of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 13/8) on final outing. Off 158 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -78%) Aurifodina		8 8/1(-78%)																															(2) Aurifodina 8/1, Won twice at 2 yrs (including here) before ending season with a good second of 7 in nursery at this course (7f, soft), no match for winner. Off 162 days. Should stay this far and merits respect.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +29%) Teutates		5 5/1(+29%)																															(5) Teutates 5/1, Twice-raced winner. Winner at Dundalk in January. 13/8, still bit green when fourth of 10 in minor event there (8f) 51 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement for workable opening mark.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -21%) Evening's Empire		40 40/1(-21%)																															(9) Evening's Empire 40/1, Winner at Galway in July. Bit below form eighth of 14 in minor event (50/1) at Naas (7f, heavy). Off 168 days. Significantly up in trip. Worth market check on return.
7th	13 7th (13) (12/1 +14%) Pulse Light		12 12/1(+14%)																															(13) Pulse Light 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 13 in maiden (13/2) at Dundalk (8f) 23 days ago, running on late. Will stay this far and isn't ruled out on handicap debut with longer trip likely to suit.
8th	7 8th (7) (6.5/1 +19%) Autocrat		6.5 6.5/1(+19%)																															(7) Autocrat 6.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 15/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 44 days ago by head from Dubawi Spectre. Can make presence felt from 4 lb higher mark.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -150%) Who Not What		50 50/1(-150%)																															(6) Who Not What 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Yard do well with similar sorts in handicaps and he could take a step forward this year.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 +21%) Pigeon House		22 22/1(+21%)																															(11) Pigeon House 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1 and in first-time blinkers, seventh of 9 to Aurifodina in nursery at this course (8f, soft). Off 169 days. Up in trip. Cheekpieces now applied.
11th	1 11th (1) (22/1 -83%) Betterdaysrcoming		22 22/1(-83%)																															(1) Betterdaysrcoming 22/1, Winner at Naas in September. 9/2, tenth of 14 in minor event at same course (7f, heavy). Off 168 days. Significantly up in trip. Opening mark looks steep on handicap debut.
12th	10 12th (10) (33/1 +50%) Donbeg Reel		33 33/1(+50%)																															(10) Donbeg Reel 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Good fifth in Curragh maiden on debut but took backwards steps both starts subsequently. Off 135 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.

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PULSE LIGHT has a nice weight in this with Siobhan Rutledge taking 5lb off his back. The Dragon Pulse gelding stayed on well to finish third on a recent outing at Dundalk, over a mile, and looked like he would appreciate stepping up to this trip. He also seemed to handle testing conditions when fourth at Thurles last October so ticks a lot of boxes. Ballydoyle filly Starry Eyed commands plenty of respect on her handicap debut off an attractive looking mark of 82. She had three solid runs in maidens last season, including on heavy ground at the Curragh. Aurifodina won here over a mile last October, with plenty of cut in the ground, and she looks another for the shortlist. She is just a pound higher than when a good second here on her most recent start in October.

A highly-competitive three-year-old handicap. DUBAWI SPECTRE was overhauled only late by Autocrat at Dundalk last time and a chance is taken that the slightly shorter trip and small swing in the weights could help Jessica Harrington's gelding turn the tables. Teutates will need to learn to race more efficiently but looks open to significant progress, with Aurifodina also considered.

Loads of these have squeaks but a chance is taken on PULSE LIGHT for the in-form Noel Meade yard, despite his wide draw.

16:20 Leopardstown Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (4.5/1 +36%) Gorak		4.5 4.5/1(+36%)																															(10) Gorak 4.5/1, Ayr novice winner (at 1m) for Richard Fahey who has made good start for new yard, going down narrowly over 7f at Chelmsford in February. Run of good form halted with the headgear left off at Kempton (1m) last month but fancied to bounce back with the cheekpieces reapplied.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Perseverants		9 9/1(+10%)																															(4) Perseverants 9/1, Caused a 28/1 surprise to get off the mark for this yard at Wolverhampton in February and similar form when mid-field on both subsequent starts. Was a useful sort on turf in France so he may well have a say in proceedings.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 +9%) Golden Melody		10 10/1(+9%)																															(11) Golden Melody 10/1, Sole success last season came at Thirsk in September and having underperformed having a rare start on the all-weather at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November, she needs to hit the ground running back on turf.
4	8 4th (8) (4.5/1 +10%) Cold Stare		4.5 4.5/1(+10%)																															(8) Cold Stare 4.5/1, Kept busy last season and perhaps found that combined with a big mid-race catching up with him when finishing well held over C&D (heavy) in November. Mark eases further and he's one to look out for having shaped well at this meeting on reappearance last year.
5th	1 5th (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Ascot Adventure		5.5 5.5/1(+0%)																															(1) Ascot Adventure 5.5/1, Consistent on the whole last season but ended his time with Clive Cox with a bit of a whimper, beaten before the extra 1f became a factor when well held at Haydock (8f, heavy) 6 months ago. Now 1 lb below last winning mark but this likely to reveal plenty.
6th	12 6th (12) (12/1 +0%) Iris Dancer		12 12/1(+0%)																															(12) Iris Dancer 12/1, Race mostly at sprint trips and doubled her tally for the season at Hamilton in September. Ended the campaign with a couple of below-par efforts which is reflected in her mark but will need to be fully tuned up to take this.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -142%) Exigency		80 80/1(-142%)																															(5) Exigency 80/1, Well held on all 3 starts for this yard so plenty to prove at present.
8th	2 8th (2) (8/1 -60%) Mohi		8 8/1(-60%)																															(2) Mohi 8/1, Not scored since his 2-y-o days but turned in best effort for quite some time when runner-up at Kempton last month, the step up in trip seemingly the catalyst. Every chance he will be in the mix back on turf.
9th	6 9th (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Vince Lombardi		7.5 7.5/1(+6%)																															(6) Vince Lombardi 7.5/1, Impressive back sprinting when landing Carlisle handicap in August. However, he wasn't so good in a Racing League event at Newcastle next time and ran too badly to be true when last seen in September at Ayr (6f, good). Percentage call is to look elsewhere.
10th	9 10th (9) (11/1 +8%) King Of York		11 11/1(+8%)																															(9) King Of York 11/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was doing well early last year and rather predictably shaped as if needing the run after 14 months off at Wolverhampton (8.6f) just under 3 weeks ago. This should reveal what ability remains.
11th	7 11th (7) (14/1 -75%) Cliffcake		14 14/1(-75%)																															(7) Cliffcake 14/1, Won 6 of his first 10 starts for this yard. Lurks on a handy mark but will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort when well backed at Southwell (8.1f, 9/4) in December if he's to get involved.
12th	3 12th (3) (20/1 +9%) Little Boy Blue		20 20/1(+9%)																															(3) Little Boy Blue 20/1, Made it 3 wins from 5 starts at Brighton when fitted with cheekpieces last May but failed to land a blow on all 3 subsequent starts after and likely to need this outing after 6 months off.

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Mohi appeared to appreciate the extra distance when finishing second over 7f at Kempton last month and he could have more to offer on this switch to the turf. A chance, however, is taken on ASCOT ADVENTURE, who makes both his stable and seasonal debut for David O'Meara. The selection didn't appear to stay 1m on his October appearance at Haydock but is now 1lb lower than last season's success at that course. Gorak has some solid form over this distance to his name and completes the shortlist.

Several in with a squeak but COLD STARE shaped well on reappearance at this meeting last year and, now operating from much lower in the weights, he gets the vote to snap a lengthy losing run. Mohi turned in his best effort for quite some time when runner-up at Kempton last month so he may emerge as the main danger, with stable-switcher Ascot Adventure and Iris Dancer another couple to consider.

Bill Turner's veteran LITTLE BOY BLUE won't mind what the weather does and has a very solid record when fresh. He gets the nod.

16:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Indie Belle		3.5 3.5/1(-5%)																															(4) Indie Belle 3.5/1, Maiden chase win in December. Run respectably over hurdles since and big player back chasing.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/1 +31%) Agirlcalledchloe		11 11/1(+31%)																															(9) Agirlcalledchloe 11/1, 16/1, sixth of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Place claims for a yard which has won this race twice in recent years.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +0%) Shes Some Doll		2 2/1(+0%)																															(3) Shes Some Doll 2/1, 2/1, good second of 6 in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Another prominent showing likely if in similar form.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +75%) Turbojet		10 10/1(+75%)																															(2) Turbojet 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (25.5f, soft) 64 days ago. Down in trip.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 +60%) Joeswayornoway		8 8/1(+60%)																															(1) Joeswayornoway 8/1, Below form sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 40/1) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap back on.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +50%) So Ladylike		7 7/1(+50%)																															(8) So Ladylike 7/1, Bit below form fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy, 14/1) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 +30%) Deo Bellator		28 28/1(+30%)																															(6) Deo Bellator 28/1, 22/1, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f, good to soft), barely adequate test. Off 10 months. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut.
5	5 |PU| (5) (4.5/1 +78%) Big Leg Up		4.5 4.5/1(+78%)																															(5) Big Leg Up 4.5/1, Course winner. 25/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (21f, good), folding tamely. Off 10 months.

LTO Selection:

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SHES SOME DOLL can gain a deserved victory here. The Yeats mare has had some jumping issues but has run well on her last couple of starts, most recently when second to Motown Maggie at Navan early last month. She was just pipped close home then and off a pound higher mark must have a big shout of gaining compensation. So Ladylike has a feather weight in this with Shane O'Callaghan taking a valuable 7lb off and she could be a danger. Another daughter of Yeats, she ran really well on her penultimate outing when chasing home Ocean Legacy over fences at Wexford. Full Noise has been out of form recently but market moves would be interesting off a lowly mark.

INDIE BELLE returns to chasing for the first time since her Tramore maiden success in December and gets the nod for Robert Widger. Shes Some Doll rates an obvious danger on the back of last month's Navan second. Philip Rothwell has twice tasted success in this race in recent years so it would also be no surprise to see Agirlcalledchloe go well.

The most prudent option looks to be the in-form SHES SOME DOLL (nap), who seems to have got her jumping sorted

16:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.33/1 +5%) Two For Gold		3.33 3.33/1(+5%)																															(1) Two For Gold 3.33/1, Returned better than ever last winter, successful in handicaps at Doncaster/Lingfield prior to a gallant second in Gr 1 Ascot Chase. Not at best over National fences on return and well held in handicap at the Cheltenham Festival but yard in better form now at least. Interesting down in class.
2	5 2nd (5) (3/1 +10%) Run To Milan		3 3/1(+10%)																															(5) Run To Milan 3/1, Successful at Exeter off a 8 lb higher mark last term and posted best effort of the season so far when third in a big-field veteran handicap at Sandown in January. Below par in open company there next time but expected to bounce back returned to a veterans event with yard resurgent in recent days.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.75/1 -22%) Larry		2.75 2.75/1(-22%)																															(4) Larry 2.75/1, Decent strike rate over the years and jumped much better than usual when winning over C&D on return. Back to that level when runner-up to a subsequent winner in veterans event at Newbury last month and needs considering.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 -13%) Wishing And Hoping		9 9/1(-13%)																															(2) Wishing And Hoping 9/1, Last 2 wins have come in veterans' company, including when defying big odds in 18-runner Series Final at Sandown in January. Struggled at listed level at Kelso next time but easy to forgive that. Player.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 -82%) Ruthless Article		10 10/1(-82%)																															(3) Ruthless Article 10/1, Better than ever last summer, runner-up in a valuable 3¼m listed handicap chase at Uttoxeter in June prior to going one better over the same C&D a month later. 5 lb rise fair enough but may find a few of these too strong back from an 8-month break. Engaged 4.37 Stratford Saturday.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 +55%) Saint Xavier		5 5/1(+55%)																															(6) Saint Xavier 5/1, In good form in veterans' company this season, scoring over 25f at Haydock in November before a solid fifth of 18 at Sandown. However, below par both starts since so needs to bounce back. 1 lb out of handicap.

LTO Selection:

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TWO FOR GOLD found the Magners Plate at the Cheltenham Festival too much to handle and the 10-year-old has been given an excellent chance by the handicapper, having dropped him 6lb, ahead of his first run in a veterans' contest. Wishing And Hoping won the final of this series at Sandown in January and bids to bounce back from a heavy defeat in Listed company at Kelso. Larry won here on his return to action in November and following a couple of ordinary efforts, took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Newbury last month.

RUN TO MILAN shaped as if retaining all of his ability when third behind Wishing And Hoping in the Veterans' Series Final at Sandown and Victor Dartnall's charge is taken to come out on top this time with the yard resurgent in recent days. Two For Gold is used to keeping much better company than this so also needs considering under top weight.

The veterans present rather mixed credentials but a chance is taken that TWO FOR GOLD can return to something like last season's form.

16:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:55 Leopardstown Handicap 8ff - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6.5/1 +28%) Cristal Clere		6.5 6.5/1(+28%)																															(6) Cristal Clere 6.5/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. Good second of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Dundalk (10.7f) 9 days ago, just failing. Back down in trip.
2	15 2nd (15) (4.5/1 +18%) Karlsberg		4.5 4.5/1(+18%)																															(15) Karlsberg 4.5/1, 7/1, bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (8f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Enters calculations (runner-up on last season's reappearance).
3	8 3rd (8) (16/1 +43%) Loingseoir		16 16/1(+43%)																															(8) Loingseoir 16/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy, 25/1) 7 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Return to 1m will suit.
4	11 4th (11) (14/1 +13%) Marvelosa		14 14/1(+13%)																															(11) Marvelosa 14/1, 5/1, respectable seventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 79 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut and mark demands more.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 +27%) Sirjack Thomas		16 16/1(+27%)																															(7) Sirjack Thomas 16/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Nineteenth of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 33/1) 8 days ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +40%) Plunkett		12 12/1(+40%)																															(3) Plunkett 12/1, Course winner. Last of 12 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy, 9/1) 7 days ago, not knocked about.
7th	1 7th (1) (4.5/1 +50%) Comfort Line		4.5 4.5/1(+50%)																															(1) Comfort Line 4.5/1, First run since leaving Michael Mulvany when respectable tenth of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 28/1) 8 days ago.
8th	13 8th (13) (25/1 +50%) Whatharm		25 25/1(+50%)																															(13) Whatharm 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 15/2) 65 days ago. Back down in trip.
9th	12 9th (12) (9/1 +0%) Princess Rajj		9 9/1(+0%)																															(12) Princess Rajj 9/1, 7/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.7f, good to soft), running on late. Off 6 months but in top hands and she's on her last winning mark.
10th	10 10th (10) (11/1 +8%) Lord Vader		11 11/1(+8%)																															(10) Lord Vader 11/1, 28/1, last of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving John Ryan. Open to improvement for shrewd yard and the market may prove inforrmative.
11th	9 11th (9) (9/1 +0%) Eloquent Arthur		9 9/1(+0%)																															(9) Eloquent Arthur 9/1, Creditable fifth of 18 in handicap at this course (10f, soft, 9/1). Off 162 day and doesn't have any margin for error from this mark give his consistency.
12th	2 12th (2) (20/1 +39%) Eastern Wind		20 20/1(+39%)																															(2) Eastern Wind 20/1, C&D winner. 80/1, eighteenth of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Should strip fitter with that under her belt.
13th	14 13th (14) (9/1 +10%) Fools Glory		9 9/1(+10%)																															(14) Fools Glory 9/1, Latest win at Gowran in October. Creditable third of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy, 14/1). Off 153 days but very much going the right way when last seen.

LTO Selection:

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Paul Flynn said he was going to target a race at Leopardstown with CHEERS AGAIN after his most recent win at Dundalk and there could be a bit more to come from the Mukhadram gelding despite a couple of hikes for his wins on the all-weather. He won with plenty in hand when scoring twice on the polytrack over the winter and despite a 19lb rise for his last win he's fancied to go in again. Robert Whearty takes a useful 7lb off his back now. Dunum was in terrific form last season, winning four on the bounce before finishing up with a good runner-up effort at the Curragh. He is only a pound higher than when last seen and has to be respected. Lord Vader was picked up cheaply at the sales last summer by Emmet Mullins and market moves for the Ulysses gelding would be interesting.

This has a very open look to it but PRINCESS RAJJ looks ready for 1m and back on her last winning mark, she's certainly weighted to strike. A 6-month absence asks a question but she's in very good hands so she gets the vote in favour of Dunum and Cheers Again.

Having run a stormer in the Irish Lincoln a week ago, COMFORT LINE is taking a drop in class here and can claim this.

16:55 Leopardstown Handicap 8ff PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 +13%) Little Muddy		7 7/1(+13%)																															(8) Little Muddy 7/1, C&D winner. Won at Ayr last July and held form well in defeat after, though she is perhaps more effective over 6f nowadays, so may need a couple of these to falter on return from 158 days off.
2	1 2nd (1) (20/1 -67%) Spoof		20 20/1(-67%)																															(1) Spoof 20/1, Winless since mid-2021 and ran down the field both starts after joining this yard late last year. Has dropped to potentially lenient mark but others make more appeal on balance.
3	6 3rd (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Burj Malinka		6.5 6.5/1(+19%)																															(6) Burj Malinka 6.5/1, Won twice at Hamilton last season and ended campaign with a good effort at Pontefract. Market may act as best guide to expectations on return.
4	11 4th (11) (22/1 +33%) Tantastic		22 22/1(+33%)																															(11) Tantastic 22/1, Arrives here after a couple of disappointing performances (lost all chance at start at Southwell last time) and this race is a stronger contest than he ususal contests, so is opposable on balance.
5th	5 5th (5) (3.5/1 +53%) Majeski Man		3.5 3.5/1(+53%)																															(5) Majeski Man 3.5/1, Runner-up 4 times since switching to this yard last summer. Possibly needed run when ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 30 days ago on return and isn't ruled out with that effort under his belt.
6th	9 6th (9) (4.5/1 +25%) High Opinion		4.5 4.5/1(+25%)																															(9) High Opinion 4.5/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) in October. Generally progressive last season and has fewer miles on the clock than most in this field, so no surprise to see him improve further this term.
7th	7 7th (7) (3.5/1 -27%) Prospect		3.5 3.5/1(-27%)																															(7) Prospect 3.5/1, Won at Thirsk in the first half of 2022 and ran well when a close fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle on return (6f, 12/1) 24 days ago. LIkely to be sharper here and rates a leading player from same mark.
8th	2 8th (2) (9/1 -125%) Stone Of Destiny		9 9/1(-125%)																															(2) Stone Of Destiny 9/1, Tricky sort ran well on second outing for this yard when runner-up over at Southwell in December but he hasn't threatened to take advantage of a falling mark since. Nevertheless, would hold serious claims if on a going day so can't be fully discounted .
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -32%) Van Gerwen		33 33/1(-32%)																															(10) Van Gerwen 33/1, Won at Nottingham last season but ended the year badly out of sorts and his recent return at Wolverhampton didn't inspire much confidence of a revival.
10th	4 10th (4) (11/1 -10%) Good Luck Fox		11 11/1(-10%)																															(4) Good Luck Fox 11/1, Landed back-to-back wins over this trip at Nottingham and Catterick last term. Ended last season in a bit of a lull but is now only 1 lb above last winning mark and he's not discounted if sharp enough after absence here.

LTO Selection:

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STONE OF DESTINY arrives seeking a first victory since landing the Portland here in September 2020 and has gradually dropped down the handicap over the winter months. A couple of his recent efforts have suggested the fire still burns and this may be an ideal opportunity to strike, with some of his likely main rivals lacking a recent run. High Opinion remains open to improvement on just his seventh career outing, while others to note include Burj Malinka and Prospect.

A typically competitive sprint handicap. PROSPECT only emptied late on returning at Newcastle last month and, with the benefit of that recent run under his belt, gets the nod ahead of the less-exposed High Opinion. The majority of the field hold some sort of frame claim, with Good Luck Fox perhaps of most interest of the remainder.

Preference is for BURJ MALINKA who should relish the likely soft conditions and has gone well fresh in the past.

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:10 Downpatrick Conditions Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6.5/1 -333%) Shantou Show		6.5 6.5/1(-333%)																															(7) Shantou Show 6.5/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 25f) Sea Light. Off mark in points at second attempt (Feb 11). Looks an interesting Rules newcomer.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/1 +10%) Ahaknowyerself		9 9/1(+10%)																															(1) Ahaknowyerself 9/1, Scorpion gelding. Dam (h98), bumper winner (stayed 3m). Off mark in points at tenth attempt (Mar 12).
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +73%) John The Spark		6 6/1(+73%)																															(5) John The Spark 6/1, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to point winner. Dam (c125/h106) 2¼m/2½m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 31f). Placed first 2 starts in points, fifth last time (Feb 18).
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Happy Victory		8 8/1(+11%)																															(4) Happy Victory 8/1, Modest hurdler. 2/1, possibly amiss when pulled up in hunter chase at Thurles (25.4f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago, weakening quickly early final circuit.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.2/1 +42%) Faith Loving		3.2 3.2/1(+42%)																															(3) Faith Loving 3.2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in hunter chase at Fairyhouse (23.7f, heavy, 7/1) 138 days ago.
8	8 |F| (8) (16/1 +36%) Sizing Diamond		16 16/1(+36%)																															(8) Sizing Diamond 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in hunter chase (14/1) at Down Royal (19.6f, soft) 16 days ago.
9	9 |PU| (9) (4/1 +50%) Soivegotachance		4 4/1(+50%)																															(9) Soivegotachance 4/1, Fair hurdler. 11/4, fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (19.3f, good to soft) on debut over fences. Up in trip. Easily off mark in points at fourth attempt (Mar 4).
2	2 |PU| (2) (4.5/1 +0%) Custers Mistake		4.5 4.5/1(+0%)																															(2) Custers Mistake 4.5/1, Fair hurdler. Sixth of 8 in handicap chase (11/2) at Sligo (17.2f, good to soft). Has won 2 of last 4 starts in points and merits respect.
10	10 |PU| (10) (80/1 -100%) All Loved Up		80 80/1(-100%)																															(10) All Loved Up 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (21.8f, good, 80/1). Makes chase debut. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time (Jan 15)

LTO Selection:

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CUSTERS MISTAKE had some decent 'track' form a couple of years ago and could prove the pick here after a couple of wins in point-to-points. The Zoffany gelding was only beaten a head in a Roscommon maiden hurdle back in September 2021 and was also placed a couple of times over fences. He has struck twice having had his sights lowered in point-to-points this year and this looks a winnable opportunity now back on the racecourse. Shantou Snow is a potential improver and could be the danger. He took a maiden at Kirkistown in February on his second start and that form has been boosted since with the runner-up going on to score by a wide margin back at the same venue. Faith Loving has some good point-to-point form and this is a lot easier than the hunters chase he ran in at Fairyhouse, behind the exciting Ferns Lock. He could get involved at the business end this time.

SHANTOU SHOW opened his account in points at the second attempt and might well be able to go in again in a weak hunter. Custers Mistake looks the main danger ahead of Ahaknowyerself.

Probably about half of these have a life but CUSTERS MISTAKE, not too shabby under Rules in the past, comes here on a roll

17:10 Downpatrick Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (3.5/1 +22%) Ivaldi		3.5 3.5/1(+22%)																															(14) Ivaldi 3.5/1, Unexposed sort who fell early on his Kemoton handicap debut on Boxing Day and shaped better than the result when fourth of 12 over 3m at Ascot next time. Again not seen to best advantage back at Kempton latest, and too soon to be writing off.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/1 -60%) Espoir De Romay		16 16/1(-60%)																															(1) Espoir De Romay 16/1, Below form over fences last season and shaped as if needing his reappearance at Exeter 49 days ago. Potentially well treated if he can build on that.
3	13 3rd (13) (9/1 -64%) Rocky Man		9 9/1(-64%)																															(13) Rocky Man 9/1, French Flat winner who upped his game to open his hurdling account at the fourth attempt in a handicap at Wetherby in October. Even better effort when runner-up there since and probably best excused (seemed amiss) latest effort.
4	15 4th (15) (14/1 +44%) Hasty Parisian		14 14/1(+44%)																															(15) Hasty Parisian 14/1, Did well as a juvenile last season, winning at Sandown and made the frame on several occasions, too. Performed with credit when third at Doncaster last time and every chance he'll go well again.
5th	12 5th (12) (8.5/1 +0%) Fifty Ball		8.5 8.5/1(+0%)																															(12) Fifty Ball 8.5/1, Cashed in off reduced mark over C&D on final start last season but hasn't been firing this season.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 -13%) Ballybegg		18 18/1(-13%)																															(3) Ballybegg 18/1, Last 2 wins gained over 2½m at Uttoxeter, bouncing back to form with a bang to comfortably see off 10 rivals in February. Pulled up at Chepstow since, though.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 +11%) Sir Psycho		16 16/1(+11%)																															(7) Sir Psycho 16/1, Won 3 times as a juvenile hurdler in 2019/20 season. Very lightly raced since and suffered a nasty experience when switched to fences on return from 2 years off at Bangor, falling heavily before crashing through a wing when loose. Has underperformed twice over hurdles since.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +36%) Gentleman At Arms		16 16/1(+36%)																															(5) Gentleman At Arms 16/1, Ended last season with a second in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, good). Hasn't scaled the same heights this time round, including over fences, and others are more persuasive.
9th	6 9th (6) (7.5/1 -50%) Certainly Red		7.5 7.5/1(-50%)																															(6) Certainly Red 7.5/1, Reliable sort who has taken his form up a level over fencin recent weeks, completing a hat-trick at Wincanton a couple of months ago. Looks interesting back over hurdles.
11	11 |F| (11) (14/1 +30%) Clay Rogers		14 14/1(+30%)																															(11) Clay Rogers 14/1, Landed a brace of small-field events in the summer of 2021 and overcame a 17-month absence and notable market weakness to complete the hat-trick with a fair amount in hand switched to a handicap at Southwell in January. Disappointed since, though.
10	10 |U| (10) (10/1 +38%) Top Of The Bill		10 10/1(+38%)																															(10) Top Of The Bill 10/1, Dual winner this term and shaped as if still in form at Chepstow last time. Likely to give another good account for all that he's not entirely straightforward.
10th	4 10th (4) (5.5/1 +39%) Jerrash		5.5 5.5/1(+39%)																															(4) Jerrash 5.5/1, Back on track following 11 months off when successful at Plumpton (25f) in January but failed to back it up at Haydock 43 days ago.
11th	2 11th (2) (40/1 -233%) J'ai Froid		40 40/1(-233%)																															(2) J'ai Froid 40/1, Progressive hurdler earlier in his career but latest run was sub-par and he's not been seen for 11 months. Something to prove.
12th	9 12th (9) (22/1 +12%) Shantou Express		22 22/1(+12%)																															(9) Shantou Express 22/1, Dual hurdles winner last spring. Had another unsuccessful spell over fences in the summer/autumn and ran respectably back hurdling at Cheltenham in December. Pulled up at Kempton since, though.

LTO Selection:

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JERRASH pulled up in a Pertemps qualifier at Haydock but he was found to be coughing post-race and the six-year-old, a winner on hurdling debut at this track in January of last year, is capable of bouncing back from that display. Top Of The Bill has to enter the reckoning based on his Exeter victory on his penultimate start, while others capable of a decent showing include Rocky Man and Ivaldi.

ROCKY MAN was on the up prior to seeming amiss last time, so he's worth a chance too resume progress and land this at the possible expense of Hasty Parisian, who is on a handy mark. Certainly Red is a big player if he can reproduce his recent chasing form back over the smaller obstacles.

The in-form chaser Certainly Red has to be respected but this could go to SHANTOU EXPRESS, who has dropped down the weights.

17:20 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.2/1 +70%) Purple Gown		1.2 1.2/1(+70%)																															(6) Purple Gown 1.2/1, After 5 months off, ran up to her best when second of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (1m, heavy, 28/1) 8 days ago. Can give another good account.
2	2 2nd (2) (20/1 +39%) Maggie And Me		20 20/1(+39%)																															(2) Maggie And Me 20/1, Ran better than on seasonal/stable debut when seventh of 14 in maiden (66/1) at Dundalk (7f) 37 days ago, though without threatening. Others make more appeal back in handicap company.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +60%) Leabaland		4 4/1(+60%)																															(4) Leabaland 4/1, Reverted to more positive tactics, ran better than for a while when second of 14 in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (1m) 17 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 +60%) Gatsby Cap		10 10/1(+60%)																															(10) Gatsby Cap 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, again below form when tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 17 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark as he drops back down in trip.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 +25%) Lauroline		3 3/1(+25%)																															(3) Lauroline 3/1, Has been running consistently this year, third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 5/4) 37 days ago. Needs to find more as she makes her turf/handicap debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (16/1 +36%) Eyela		16 16/1(+36%)																															(8) Eyela 16/1, No better than mid-division in a trio of maidens at Dundalk, well held when thirteenth of 14 (1m, 80/1) on latest. Needs to find much more as she makes handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

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LEABALAND was narrowly denied on his most recent start at Dundalk and looks capable of winning again off this kind of mark. The Cappella Sansevero gelding lost out by a head in a tight finish last time and is only a couple of pounds higher now. He has winning form in soft ground in the past so looks fairly versatile that way. Purple Gown ran a big race when second to Razdan on her return to action at the Curragh last weekend and looks a danger here despite a 6lb rise for that effort. Lauroline has been knocking on the door in all-weather maidens and is on a fair mark now trying handicap company. A lot of her sire's progeny handle soft ground well.

KHATTAAT bounced back to form when runner-up at Dundalk last time, with the winner Chazzesmee scoring again since, so the 4-y-o can build on that effort to open his account with Colin Keane booked for the ride. Notforalongtime has been holding his form well and is feared most, ahead of Purple Gown.

Having faced an impossible task against a now 92-rated rival last time, KHATTAAT won't have a rival of that calibre to beat today.

17:30 Leopardstown Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.5/1 +45%) Ey Up It's Maggie		1.5 1.5/1(+45%)																															(1) Ey Up It's Maggie 1.5/1, Lost her consistency during the second half of 2022, though short of room 2f out when fourth of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) on her final outing. Respected with good-value claimer on board as she drops in grade on her return.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 +40%) Gustav Graves		12 12/1(+40%)																															(10) Gustav Graves 12/1, At least as good as ever when doubling his career tally in handicap at Leicester (5f, good) on his final start in 2022. Has finished down the field both runs this year though, so has a bit to prove at present.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Glory Fighter		11 11/1(-38%)																															(2) Glory Fighter 11/1, Runner-up 3 times last term before losing his form towards the end of the campaign. Is now 4 lb below his last winning mark, though, so he's capable of getting involved if ready to go after 6 months off.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -17%) Refuge		14 14/1(-17%)																															(6) Refuge 14/1, Successful 3 times in handicaps at Hamilton (all at 5f) in 2022 and soon back to form when placed on his first 2 outings in September. However, last of 12 at the same course when last seen 6 months ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -175%) Sherdil		22 22/1(-175%)																															(5) Sherdil 22/1, Recorded back-to-back handicap wins at Beverley (5f) last summer and not discredited when fifth of 12 at the same C&D (good to soft) on his final start of the year in September. Needs to find more away from Beverley.
6th	3 6th (3) (7.5/1 -50%) Phoenix Beach		7.5 7.5/1(-50%)																															(3) Phoenix Beach 7.5/1, Progressed again when off the mark in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) in August and subsequently sent off favourite (3/1) at the same C&D on handicap debut, but reportedly finished lame. Remains early days, so no surprise to see him bounce back.
7th	9 7th (9) (6.5/1 -18%) Hey Mr		6.5 6.5/1(-18%)																															(9) Hey Mr 6.5/1, From a falling mark, shaped well when sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (5.6f, good) when last seen in September, faring best of those on the near flank. Could be ready to return to winning ways on first run for yard after leaving Les Eyre.
8th	8 8th (8) (6.5/1 +35%) Star Of Aria		6.5 6.5/1(+35%)																															(8) Star Of Aria 6.5/1, On only his second start in a handicap, resumed his progress when third of 9 (5/1) at Southwell in November. Was suited by the return to 6f that day, so needs to pick up where he left off now back down in trip on turf.
9th	7 9th (7) (11/1 -10%) Indian Sounds		11 11/1(-10%)																															(7) Indian Sounds 11/1, Twenty three runs since his last win in 2020, but has been dropping in the weights as a result and made the frame when fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 16/1) in January. Task is now to build on his latest effort having had a wind op.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 -83%) Lotus Rose		22 22/1(-83%)																															(4) Lotus Rose 22/1, Won 2 handicaps at Redcar (both at 5f) last season, with his latest success coming in September. However, not in the same form on his last 2 starts of the campaign, so others preferred on his reappearance.

LTO Selection:

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STAR OF ARIA produced his best effort to date when third at Southwell in November and remains on the same mark on his return to turf, having not run too badly at Redcar on his second career outing in September. Sherdil won twice at Beverley last year and may have further improvement to come this season, while Phoenix Beach and Ey Up It's Maggie complete the shortlist.

The finale can go the way of HEY MR, who shaped well at this course on his final outing last season, faring best of those who raced stand side. The 5-y-o could be ready to take advantage of his career-low mark on his first start for Paul Midgley, though Ey Up It's Maggie is respected as she drops in grade. Phoenix Beach completes the shortlist.

This can go to EY UP IT'S MAGGIE who is 8lb lower than for her last win and drops into a Class 5 handicap for the first time.

17:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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