1 Tuesday 4th April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 4th April 2023

There were 22 Races on Tuesday 4th April 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 4th April 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.1/1 -51%) Rocco Royale	1.1 1.1/1(-51%)	(5) Rocco Royale 1.1/1, Shirocco gelding who has improved with each run, finishing with running left when third in 15-runner maiden at Ludlow (15.8f) 41 days ago. Seems sure to progress again, especially now upped in trip.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.75/1 +31%) Scene One	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(6) Scene One 2.75/1, Third in a well-contested Newbury novice on his debut in March and filled same position in a similar event at Lingfield on his return. However, went backwards at Leicester and stopped as if all wasn't right when pulled up at Doncaster last time. Needs to get back on track after a break.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +17%) Double Click	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(2) Double Click 2.5/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler College Oak. Dam (b99), bumper winner, half-sister to triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate. Unplaced all 3 starts in Irish points (latest Oct 2022) but has joined a respected yard ahead of Rules debut and needs taking seriously.
4	1 4th (1) (28/1 -75%) Chef Bogo	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Chef Bogo 28/1, Brother to fairly useful hurdler Blacko and French 2¼m hurdle winner Jedno but made an unpromising start to his career (hooded) in a bumper at Exeter 14 months ago and not seen since.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 +24%) Modern Monarch	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Modern Monarch 25/1, Has hinted at ability in a Ffos Las bumper/novice hurdle but probably won't be of interest until handicaps.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -150%) Muvvers Money	125 125/1(-150%)	(4) Muvvers Money 125/1, Universal gelding. Dam winning pointer. Best watched unless betting suggests otherwise.

LTO Selection:

DOUBLE CLICK, who is a half-brother to a hurdles winner over this trip and is out of a half-sister to the unforgettable Best Mate, looks worth chancing in an ordinary-looking event. He debuts under Rules at a realistic level and could make an immediate impact for an in-form yard. Rocco Royale is improving and completes the shortlist alongside Scene One, who may be better than he was able to show last time.

ROCCO ROYALE is going the right way and this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark with further improvement anticipated over this longer trip. Double Click was unplaced in 3 Irish points but has joined a respected yard and needs taking seriously on his Rules debut, especially if the market speaks in his favour. Scene One returns from a break with something to prove but isn't completely dismissed based on his earlier promise.

Scene One sets the form standard but he comes here under a cloud and ROCCO ROYALE has the potential to improve past him anyway.

14:00 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.5/1 -150%) Liberalist	2.5 2.5/1(-150%)	(6) Liberalist 2.5/1, Beaten 9 lengths when second on debut and stepped up on that form when third of 13 at Newmarket (7f, soft) in October. Capable of better again and looks to have been found a nice opening here.
2	3 2nd (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Classic Puzzle	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Classic Puzzle 6.5/1, Zoffany half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f winner Tabdeed and winner up to 7f Glengarra. Makes some paper appeal and market support worth noting given that the yard had a novice winner last month.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +40%) Anjo Bonita	2 2/1(+40%)	(2) Anjo Bonita 2/1, Fair form when placed 4 times at up 1m as a juvenile, including C&D. Likely to be thereabouts again.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 +0%) Greek Siren	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Greek Siren 33/1, Just modest form in 2 outings at the end of last summer and will need improvement to play a prominent role on her return to action.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +61%) Tamay Girl	11 11/1(+61%)	(8) Tamay Girl 11/1, 40/1, third on Newcastle debut in December but went backwards from that when only eighth there last month.
6th	4 6th (4) (3.5/1 +30%) Congruent	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(4) Congruent 3.5/1, Better effort in 2 outings on AW 5 months apart when 2 lengths fourth of 7 at Newcastle (1m) in February. Has the potential for better again.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +0%) Lucidity	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Lucidity 12/1, Has shown definite ability in her 2 starts but she's probably more one for handicaps after this.
8th	1 8th (1) (125/1 -213%) Heerbegood	125 125/1(-213%)	(1) Heerbegood 125/1, Heeraat filly. Half-sister to 6f winner First Excel. Dam 6f/7f winner. Wears tongue strap. Watching brief is advised on this belated debut.

LTO Selection:

Anjo Bonita has finished in the frame in all bar one of her five previous starts (twice here) and can go well again, while Liberalist also showed promise in two runs last season and is respected on her return. However, CLASSIC PUZZLE, who is a half-sister to the Group 3-winning sprinter Tabdeed, appeals on pedigree and could make a winning start on her debut.

LIBERALIST shaped well when third at Newmarket in the autumn and should prove a tough nut to crack. Anjo Bonita was consistent at 2 and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of Congruent.

This looks between Anjo Bonita and LIBERALIST with the latter, a good third at Newmarket on her second start, just preferred.

14:15 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.25/1 +29%) Hector Jaguen	1.25 1.25/1(+29%)	(3) Hector Jaguen 1.25/1, Maiden Irish pointer who made the frame on first 2 attempts in this sphere. Unseated mid-race at Plumpton latest but looks one of likelier contenders here.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +10%) Shaw's Cross	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Shaw's Cross 3/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft) in January and posted solid fourth over same C&D next time. Rare poor effort latest and likely to bounce back here.
3	5 3rd (5) (8/1 +43%) Ben Brody	8 8/1(+43%)	(5) Ben Brody 8/1, Winning hurdler/chaser but yet to fire this term and is at the veteran stage now. 1 lb out of the handicap.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -33%) Blacko	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Blacko 8/1, Dual juvenile hurdle winner in 2019/20 who only needed to match pick of his form when landing a weak 3-runner Leicester maiden chase (15.9f) in February. Folded tamely at Hereford since, though, and bit to prove now.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (4.5/1 -100%) Ballingers Corner	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(1) Ballingers Corner 4.5/1, Picked up for £50,000 after winning sole start between the flags and showed fair winning form over hurdles for Nicky Henderson subsequently. Hindered by mistakes on chase/yard debut at Ludlow last month but is in good hands and must enter calculations.

LTO Selection:

SHAW'S CROSS has gone well at this course before and looks worth chancing in what is likely to be a tactical contest. He should have little to fear from marginally stepping back up in trip on forecast going that should ideally suit. Blacko is dangerous to underestimate despite a poor showing last time out, while the well-handicapped Ben Brody is not dismissed.

HECTOR JAGUEN is still low mileage and gets the nod in a race which may not take a great deal of winning. Ballingers Corner will be dangerous if improving her fencing.

Not much has gone to plan for BALLINGERS CORNER since her winning hurdle debut but it might pay to give her another chance here.

14:30 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (0.83/1 -24%) Gemini Star	0.83 0.83/1(-24%)	(7) Gemini Star 0.83/1, Posted fair second of 4 in minor event at Haydock (6f, heavy) on debut in October. Likely more to come this term and holds strong claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (50/1 -127%) Victory Flagship	50 50/1(-127%)	(1) Victory Flagship 50/1, Garswood gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Crazy World. Dam, winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Champagne Prince.
3	2 3rd (2) (50/1 -150%) Lady Pascha	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Lady Pascha 50/1, Once-raced filly. 28/1 and tongue strap on, fourth of 6 in minor event at Redcar (5f, good) on debut. Off 6 months.
4	6 4th (6) (8.5/1 +47%) Aclaim To Fame	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(6) Aclaim To Fame 8.5/1, 24,000 gns yearling, £21,500 2-y-o, Aclaim filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f winner Coul Queen and 1m winner Stately Home. Dam temperamental maiden (stayed 7f). Worth a second look in the market on debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 +21%) Rwenearlytheredad	22 22/1(+21%)	(5) Rwenearlytheredad 22/1, €9,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Seprani and 11.5f winner Elysian Lady. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Ittetsu.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +59%) Bangles Joe	4.5 4.5/1(+59%)	(3) Bangles Joe 4.5/1, £24,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to 9f winner Fataliste and 15f winner Fascianata, both in Germany. Dam German 1m winner. Noteworthy newcomer.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 -14%) Loveliest	25 25/1(-14%)	(8) Loveliest 25/1, £3,500 yearling, Unfortunately filly. Dam, third at 7f on sole start, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Magic Casement.
8th	4 8th (4) (8.5/1 -6%) Chattel Village	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(4) Chattel Village 8.5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in nursery at Redcar (6f, soft, 40/1). Off 162 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Each-way claims.
9th	9 9th (9) (7.5/1 -67%) Stella Blue	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(9) Stella Blue 7.5/1, Ran with promise on debut at Beverley this time last year and looked in need of outing on return at Southwell 35 days ago. Must enter calculations.

LTO Selection:

Stella Blue finished fourth of five in a similar contest at Southwell 35 days ago and merits respect. However, GEMINI STAR showed plenty of promise on debut and, given how well that form has panned out, the daughter of Starspangledbanner looks the pick of this bunch. Bangles Joe and Aclaim To Fame are interesting debutants and should be noted in the betting.

GEMINI STAR acquitted herself well on debut at Haydock in the autumn and can get off the mark here. Stella Blue and Chattel Village look the likeliest dangers.

After her promising debut in the autumn, GEMINI STAR is by far the most appealing option in this modest maiden.

14:45 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (6.5/1 +28%) Gio's Girl	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(4) Gio's Girl 6.5/1, Winning pointer who hasn't stood much racing under Rules and she's offered little in 3 starts upon returning from a 2-year absence this campaign. Best watched.
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 -25%) Somespring Special	1.88 1.88/1(-25%)	(1) Somespring Special 1.88/1, Runner-up sole start in points and gradual progress in novice hurdles, finishing respectable third (in first-time tongue tie) at Wincanton (21.4f) 5 weeks ago. Feasible to think she can do better again now handicapping. Down in trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 -14%) Mistral Nell	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Mistral Nell 4/1, Bumper winner who boasts a mixed record over hurdles, taken off her feet early and ultimately never dangerous in a Fakenham maiden hurdle (2m) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces go on returned to handicaps but she is bred to do better over longer trips.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Millies Mite	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(3) Millies Mite 4.5/1, Maiden who ran best race on these shores (granted an uncontested lead) when third in a C&D handicap back in August but proved to be a disappointment at Newton Abbot (16.7f) a month later and off since. Others make more appeal.
4	5 4th (5) (3.33/1 -21%) Yesnosorry	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(5) Yesnosorry 3.33/1, Not much in the way of promise first 4 starts over hurdles but more like it equipped with first-time tongue tie when second in 7-runner Plumpton handicap (15.9f) 2 weeks ago, rallying from 2 out and finishing with running left. Good claims with likelihood of more to come.

LTO Selection:

Having won a bumper on her racecourse bow last season, MISTRAL NELL is the only one that has previously won a race under Rules and she edges the nomination on account of her good rapport with Bryony Frost. Her latest third behind a couple of unexposed individuals was a respectable performance. Yesnosorry improved with a tongue-tie (retained) fitted last time and looks the chief threat, while Somespring Special is also respected.

YESNOSORRY offered much more than previously over hurdles when runner-up at Plumpton recently and, with that effort suggesting there could yet be more to come at this sort of level, she earns the vote to build on that and come out on top. Handicap debutante Somespring Special and Mistral Nell are feared in that order.

This looks good for handicap debutante SOMESPRING SPECIAL (nap), who comes here after two very promising 2m5f runs at Wincanton.

15:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +33%) A Day To Dream	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) A Day To Dream 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, last of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in August, going in snatches and soon beaten. Significantly up in trip ahead of return and yard amongst the winners.
2	10 2nd (10) (3.5/1 +22%) Edwina Sheeran	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(10) Edwina Sheeran 3.5/1, Maiden who wasn't disgraced tackling this trip for the first time when fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) in January, off bridle before most and making late headway. Not out of things returned to turf from her lowly mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.2/1 +9%) Philos	3.2 3.2/1(+9%)	(7) Philos 3.2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 25 days ago. Not out of things with a repeat now returned to turf.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -20%) Queenmambo	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Queenmambo 12/1, Maiden who ran best race to date (granted run of the race) when third at Newcastle (1m) in February. Not in same form either start since on AW so marked step up in trip needs to have positive effect now switched back to turf.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +20%) Stelios	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Stelios 8/1, 50/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 17 days ago, keeping on having not been ideally placed. Not out of things now stepping up further in trip on turf debut.
6th	13 6th (13) (125/1 -213%) Miss Raindrop	125 125/1(-213%)	(13) Miss Raindrop 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
7th	1 7th (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Ten Bob Note	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Ten Bob Note 6.5/1, Only minor encouragement in trio of maiden/novice events towards back end of last year but switch to handicaps rates a plus on return/having been gelded and interesting what the market makes of him. Up in trip.
8th	8 8th (8) (5.5/1 +8%) Spare Rib	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(8) Spare Rib 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 45 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 -50%) Wadacre Inca	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Wadacre Inca 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) 33 days ago. Has yet to offer much but bred to be suited by this sort of test and she's in good hands so interesting what the market makes of her on handicap debut.
10th	12 10th (12) (125/1 -213%) Blaker	125 125/1(-213%)	(12) Blaker 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago. Significant step up in trip needs to bring about marked improvement if she's to figure here.
11th	6 11th (6) (25/1 +24%) Oskar	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Oskar 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 25/1) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
12th	11 12th (11) (100/1 -300%) Kerpow	100 100/1(-300%)	(11) Kerpow 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden who again showed little when last of 7 in novice event at Redcar (9f, soft) in October, weakening early in the straight. Does at least now get a crack at handicaps up in trip so worth a precautionary check in the betting.

LTO Selection:

This presents PHILOS with a good chance to get off the mark if he can cope with the switch back to turf. The gelding was keen on his latest outing but his stamina is more proven than most, which could be a vital asset here. Others to consider are Stelios and Oskar, who are open to improvement over this distance, while Wilpena Pound is noted on debut for a new yard.

This looks decidedly trappy and the betting is likely to prove a good guide. TEN BOB NOTE displayed only minor promise in a trio of novice events last term but now gets his first crack at handicaps (also been gelded) and could well take a step forward. Edwina Sheeran and Philos are others to consider, whilst market support for Spare Rib and Wadacre Inca would also look significant.

Roger Fell's EDWINA SHEERAN posted a good fourth at Southwell and can return from a break in style, with first-time cheekpieces a plus.

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 +39%) Astromachia	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(2) Astromachia 3.33/1, Useful handicapper on Flat and bright start over hurdles following lengthy absence, landing Uttoxeter maiden (2m) in January. Bit better than result (looked second best for long way) when fourth in 2m Sandown handicap latest. Considered.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.25/1 +38%) Monjules	1.25 1.25/1(+38%)	(3) Monjules 1.25/1, Bidding for a C&D hat-trick and to make it 4-5 since joining Harry Fry. A further 6 lb rise demands another career best but he could well be capable of it.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +50%) Red Windsor	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Red Windsor 4/1, Fair form when placed on all 4 bumper outings and made a winning start to his hurdle career in a 19f course novice in October. Good second over C&D latest. Opening mark demands more of him but he is respected as an unexposed sort.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +33%) Saligo Bay	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Saligo Bay 4/1, Won 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle in November (second past post but awarded race after suffering interference). The handicapper has looked in charge in his 2 outings since, though.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 +0%) No Tackle	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) No Tackle 25/1, Just modest in bumpers but showed much improved form to get off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles in a heavy-ground Lingfield maiden (19.5f) in December. Has struggled in 2 handicaps since, though. Drops back in trip in a bid to get back on track.

LTO Selection:

Red Windsor bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot here in February and he could be fairly treated from an opening mark of 121, but marginal preference is for the hat-trick seeking MONJULES. The five-year-old has thrived in the care of Harry Fry, winning three of his four starts for the yard, and his latest 6lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to halt his progression. Gardener is another to consider.

MONJULES can pull out a bit more and make it 4 wins in only 5 starts since joining the Harry Fry stable. Astromachia was a bit better than the result at Sandown last time and is feared most having been dropped another 2 lb. Red Windsor brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.

Progressive 5yo MONJULES has done very well for his new stable this season and is attempting to complete a C&D hat-trick.

15:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6.5/1 -18%) Miss Calculation	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(2) Miss Calculation 6.5/1, Doubled career tally at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and not had things go right either start since, twice short of room when sixth of 9 in handicap back at that venue 3 weeks ago. Not one to write off from this mark returned to turf.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +38%) Revoquable	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Revoquable 5/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 46 days ago, headed approaching final 1f and weakening. 1 lb below last winning mark but she does need to prove her effectiveness on ground softer than good.
3	10 3rd (10) (4/1 +33%) Lockdown Lass	4 4/1(+33%)	(10) Lockdown Lass 4/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. 13/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November, weakening 1f out. Absent subsequently but she has gone well fresh previously and rider takes off handy 5 lb here.
4	1 4th (1) (6.5/1 -8%) Martin's Brig	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(1) Martin's Brig 6.5/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. 9/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 43 days ago. Underfoot conditions no problem and he's one to consider.
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 -32%) Billy Wedge	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Billy Wedge 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in November, weakening over 1f out. Absent/undergone wind surgery since and others make greater appeal.
6th	9 6th (9) (8/1 +20%) Tea Garden	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Tea Garden 8/1, 7/1, respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 73 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs to build on that returned to this shorter trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (8.5/1 -31%) Enderman	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(6) Enderman 8.5/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 4/1) 45 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8th	5 8th (5) (10/1 -100%) Jackmeister Rudi	10 10/1(-100%)	(5) Jackmeister Rudi 10/1, Good fourth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, deserving of extra credit having made his ground widest of all. Not ruled out returned to turf with underfoot conditions holding no fears.
9th	3 9th (3) (7/1 +30%) Brunello Breeze	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Brunello Breeze 7/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Redcar (10f, good to soft) in October, outpaced 3f out and no threat after. However, did produce best effort to date on his seasonal bow last term so certainly no forlorn hope with Ben Curtis an eye-catching booking.
10th	4 10th (4) (33/1 -50%) Rain Cap	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Rain Cap 33/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in October, weakening over 1f out. Possible he will need this on back of 5 months off.
11th	8 11th (8) (12/1 +0%) Liberty Breeze	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Liberty Breeze 12/1, 12/1, 11 lengths tenth of 14 to Martin's Brig in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) in December, weakening when hampered over 1f out. Absent since but she's not out of things returned to turf now operating just 1 lb above last winning mark.

LTO Selection:

A fiendishly wide-open contest, in which it might pay dividends to side with JACKMEISTER RUDI. The son of Churchill has been running with credit on the all-weather of late, but he should relish the return to turf. He's now 4lb lower than when a good second on soft ground at Catterick in October and a relatively low draw could further aid his chances. Others to note include Martin's Brig, Enderman, and Rain Cap.

Plenty in with a shout and it could just be worth chancing LOCKDOWN LASS. She wasn't at her best on all weather late last year but did run well following a break last spring and with her rider taking off a handy 5 lb, she could bounce back. Martin's Brig and Jackmeister Rudi are others to consider, along with Miss Calculation.

This can go to MISS CALCULATION back on turf, perhaps at the chief expense of Martin's Brig.

15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5.5/1 +54%) Royal Lake	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(9) Royal Lake 5.5/1, Fair form when runner-up in 21f Warwick maiden hurdle last March. Well below par over fences and hurdles this term however, so has it to prove. Cheekpieces go back on.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 +9%) Just Loose Change	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Just Loose Change 5/1, Showed much improved form when readily making a successful handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f) in October, leading on bridle after 3 out. Similar form in hitting the frame from inflated mark both starts since and fancied to be in the mix again.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 -10%) San Pedro De Senam	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) San Pedro De Senam 11/1, Produced a couple of respectable efforts from much-reduced mark at Huntingdon in the spring and feasible to think he needed first start for 9 months back at that venue in February. Not out of things from this career-low mark.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +0%) Star Flyer	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Star Flyer 5/1, Reached the frame in both bumpers and ran to a fair level on second start over hurdles (following wind op) when third at Newcastle (20.3f) in January. However, needs to jump better than he did when third in a C&D novice since. Handicap debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (66/1 -65%) Oscar Asche	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Oscar Asche 66/1, Fair hurdler for Rebecca Curtis but record was a patchy one and whilst it was highly likely he needed the run after 22 months off over extended 25f here in March, others make more appeal.
6th	2 6th (2) (40/1 -43%) Privatearing	40 40/1(-43%)	(2) Privatearing 40/1, 7-y-o who stepped up on first 2 starts when second in 10-runner C&D novice in February, looking well served by the step up in trip. Never figured dropped in distance on qualifying run back here (17.7f) last month but could do better now handicapping for yard enjoying a good run.
7th	7 7th (7) (25/1 -150%) Mistral Lady	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Mistral Lady 25/1, Some encouragement in bumpers and again when placed in a pair of maiden hurdles in the autumn. Exploits in handicaps have been disappointing though, well held on the back of 12 weeks off at Huntingdon (20.6f) 3 weeks ago.
8th	4 8th (4) (10/1 -54%) Chloe's Court	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Chloe's Court 10/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed benefit of Hereford run when third in 9-runner Exeter handicap (23f) in February. Possibly found much quicker conditions against her when pulled up at Newbury later that month and bounce back certainly not ruled out.
9th	1 9th (1) (3.33/1 -67%) Flintara	3.33 3.33/1(-67%)	(1) Flintara 3.33/1, Returned better than ever, narrowly landing 16-runner Uttoxeter handicap in December and career-best display when following up emphatically over extended 25f here 4 weeks ago. 7 lb higher now but she's clearly thriving and big shout in hat-trick bid.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +17%) Legal Rights	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Legal Rights 5/1, Three-time winner last season (including over C&D) and creditable effort (in first-time blinkers) when third at Huntingdon (20.6f, soft) on Boxing Day. However, turned in a laboured display returned to this C&D a month later. Others make more appeal.

LTO Selection:

FLINTARA bolted up over 3m2f on her return to action last month and, with the drop in trip unlikely to be an issue, Richard Bandey's charge is fancied to repeat the dose. Star Flyer showed ability in novice company and he could take a step forward on handicap debut, while the consistent Just Loose Change might not be far away either.

FLINTARA has returned an all-round improved model, building on her December victory at Uttoxeter in comfortable fashion here (25.7f) 4 weeks ago. She earns the vote to defy another rise in the weights and complete the hat-trick, with Just Loose Change and Chloe's Court heading up the dangers. Star Flyer is also worth keeping an eye on.

The pick is JUST LOOSE CHANGE, who won in good style on his handicap debut last autumn and has performed well on both starts this year.

16:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4.5/1 -50%) Hoots Toots	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(3) Hoots Toots 4.5/1, Ended last season with back-to-back handicap victories (both 8.1f) at Southwell. Returns on a workable mark and must enter calculations.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +63%) Makalu	6 6/1(+63%)	(6) Makalu 6/1, Course winner. 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good). Off 7 months. Back up in trip.
3	5 3rd (5) (8/1 -23%) Little Ted	8 8/1(-23%)	(5) Little Ted 8/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/2). Off 144 days. Down in trip. Has good chance on pick of form.
4	4 4th (4) (2.75/1 +8%) Darbucks	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(4) Darbucks 2.75/1, Dual winner (at up to 8f) in 2022 and posted brace of creditable efforts on AW this year, latest when fourth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 22 days ago. Shortlisted.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +9%) Spartakos	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Spartakos 5/1, Bagged a Catterick minor event (7f) last summer and ended campaign with creditable second of 9 in handicap at same course (6f, heavy). Merits consideration.
6th	1 6th (1) (6.5/1 +0%) Positive Force	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(1) Positive Force 6.5/1, 25/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 -17%) Ginato	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Ginato 14/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good). Off 6 months. Not out of things.
8th	11 8th (11) (22/1 -10%) Sir Dotti	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Sir Dotti 22/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 80/1) 35 days ago. Hard to fancy. 1 lb out of the weights.
9th	2 9th (2) (16/1 -45%) Muddy Lynn	16 16/1(-45%)	(2) Muddy Lynn 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in minor event (18/1) at this course (5f, soft). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Work to do on handicap debut.
10th	9 10th (9) (66/1 -267%) Kittybrewster	66 66/1(-267%)	(9) Kittybrewster 66/1, 14/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 90 days ago. Others preferred.

LTO Selection:

HOOTS TOOTS was in good form when last seen, notching up a brace of victories at Southwell, and the latest of those came off a 5lb lower mark. He showed promise on turf last year and the son of Outstrip might have more to offer after a 194-day break. Spartakos is only 1lb higher than when finishing a good second at Catterick in October and, with conditions to suit, he should be on the premises. Darbucks can chase them home.

Preference is for DARBUCKS, who has run well in both starts this year and is back on his last winning mark. Hoots Toots and Spartakos can also make their presence felt.

There is a fitness query but HOOTS TOOTS (nap) was going the right way in the autumn and should have another good year.

16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.83/1 +25%) William Philo	0.83 0.83/1(+25%)	(2) William Philo 0.83/1, Backed up brace of placed efforts over hurdles with very good third of 15 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) 12 days ago, sticking to task. Blinkers now applied for first time and looks the one to beat,
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -78%) Mister Murchan	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Mister Murchan 8/1, Dipped well below last winning mark but has been out of sorts this term and addition of cheekpieces (retained here) at Kempton latest had little impact.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.5/1 -17%) Wind Tor	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(4) Wind Tor 3.5/1, Dual winner at Exeter last season and returned to form when third of 9 in handicap at same course (24.2f, soft) 9 days ago. Remains fairly treated and holds solid claims.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +64%) Bellamy's Grey	8 8/1(+64%)	(5) Bellamy's Grey 8/1, Unreliable sort who was pulled up over fences at Ffos Las in January and ran poorly over the smaller obstacles at Wincanton since. Hard to recommend.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (8/1 -45%) The Boat	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) The Boat 8/1, Leicester winner (22.7f) in December but run poorly more recently and has plenty to prove at present. Visor on first time.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (50/1 -25%) Moroval	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Moroval 50/1, Sprang a major surprise when 100/1 winner of 7-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f) in November but hasn't been in same form either outing since and makes limited appeal from 3 lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

In not the strongest of contests, a chance can be taken with the Polly Gundry-trained WIND TOR. She secured a fair third over 3m at Exeter on her latest outing last month and can improve, especially given Chloe Emsley knocks 7lb off her back due to her claim. William Philo is feared most in first-time blinkers, while The Boat is another to bear in mind.

WILLIAM PHILO offered more in this sphere when third at Chepstow last month and is fancied to land the spoils. Wind Tor looks the likeliest danger.

Preference is for WILLIAM PHILO, who ran well in a big field at Chepstow 12 days ago and remains well treated on earlier hurdle form.

16:30 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +14%) Teresa Grace	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Teresa Grace 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, good fourth of 9 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Phillip Makin and another who may be guided by the market on return.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +43%) Cheyenne Nation	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Cheyenne Nation 4/1, Made more impact than previously when third in 7-runner Carlisle nursery (5f) back in August. Ran below that level at Catterick a month later but in good hands and it remains early days with him.
3	9 3rd (9) (9/1 +68%) Artemis Flyer	9 9/1(+68%)	(9) Artemis Flyer 9/1, 66/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, no extra over 1f out. Needs to step up a good deal if she's to play a part.
4	5 4th (5) (5.5/1 -10%) Holly Blackmore	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(5) Holly Blackmore 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 61 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. Needs to build on that now making turf debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 -83%) Fortunate Star	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Fortunate Star 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good, 9/1) in September, needing stiffer test. Off 6 months. Absent since but remains the type to do better now handicapping. Yard also saddle Teresa Grace.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -38%) Northern Chancer	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Northern Chancer 22/1, 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 42 days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (3.5/1 -27%) Debydinks	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(6) Debydinks 3.5/1, 7/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, going on under 2f out and collared well inside final 1f. A repeat returned to turf should see him thereabouts again.
8th	7 8th (7) (5.5/1 +39%) Mystical Dreams	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(7) Mystical Dreams 5.5/1, 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, effort over 2f out and weakening. Needs to step up again if she's to figure back on turf.
9th	1 9th (1) (14/1 -133%) Bedazzling	14 14/1(-133%)	(1) Bedazzling 14/1, Winner at Chelmsford (6f) in November who ran best race to date when third in 14-runner Newcastle handicap in December. Below best at first-named venue thereafter and changed hands for just 1,500 gns since. Still, not dismissed for new yard.

LTO Selection:

HOLLY BLACKMORE was far from disgraced at Chelmsford in February, where she finished a creditable third despite racing freely. The daughter of Kessaar is bred to be much better than a mark of 49 and she could take a step forward now racing on turf for the first time. Bedazzling merits respect on her stable debut, along with Mystical Dreams, who has dropped to an attractive mark. Teresa Grace should not be underestimated either.

DEBYDINKS again went close to breaking his duck when runner-up at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and in the hope underfoot conditions don't prove an issue, he could be up to getting off the mark. Teresa Grace, Cheyenne Nation and Fortunate Star head up the dangers.

Having finished a good third on her handicap debut at Chelmsford, HOLLY BLACKMORE is selected to win this weak sprint handicap.

16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.83/1 +9%) All Authorized	0.83 0.83/1(+9%)	(5) All Authorized 0.83/1, €110,000 Authorized gelding. Brother to useful 2m hurdle winner I Am Maximus, stays 21f. and half-brother to 4 winners on Flat. Likely type on paper.
2	3 2nd (3) (33/1 -83%) Mount Ferns	33 33/1(-83%)	(3) Mount Ferns 33/1, Useful pedigree but he didn't offer much obvious short-term encouragement on last month's Huntingdon debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.33/1 +5%) Dotties Star	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(6) Dotties Star 3.33/1, Sea The Moon gelding who showed fair form when third on his debut at Huntingdon. Failed to build on that when a well-held sixth in a Cheltenham listed race on New Year's Day but he's a player back in calmer waters.
4	4 4th (4) (3.5/1 +59%) Taita Hills	3.5 3.5/1(+59%)	(4) Taita Hills 3.5/1, £35,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third time of asking in January. One of 2 runners from his stable and the betting should help to separate them.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 +15%) J'ventile	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) J'ventile 28/1, 20/1, last of 7 in bumper at Ffos Las (good to soft) on debut 30 days ago.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +29%) Drishogue	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Drishogue 10/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Hatcher and fair chaser Flash Tommie. Stable does get the odd bumper winner so she's worth a precautionary betting check.
7th	7 7th (7) (200/1 -60%) Vintage Icon	200 200/1(-60%)	(7) Vintage Icon 200/1, 125/1, always behind on Kempton debut 17 days ago.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -106%) Last In Line	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Last In Line 33/1, Saddler's Rock gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Norse Legend. Dam (c98/h95) ungenuine 2m-25f hurdle/chase winner. Betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer.
9th	1 9th (1) (100/1 +0%) Knowledgeable King	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Knowledgeable King 100/1, Well beaten in 3 runs since last season. A subsequent wind op needs to have transformed him.

LTO Selection:

A facile winner of a point-to-point in January, it could be worth siding with TAITA HILLS on his debut for Gary Moore. The fact he kept on to win by six lengths during the aforementioned contest suggests there could be more to come from the gelded son of Workforce, but All Authorized boasts an appealing pedigree and should not be taken lightly on his racecourse bow. Bing Belle completes the shortlist.

ALL AUTHORIZED has a good pedigree for a race like this and is selected to make a winning debut, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Dotties Star is unlikely to be too far away if recapturing his debut form, while Bing Belle is also respected for a stable with a very healthy 17-41 record in bumpers here.

The suggestion is DOTTIES STAR, who made a pleasing debut at Huntingdon in the autumn and wasn't disgraced in a Listed race last time.

17:00 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 +76%) Sugarpiehoneybunch	12 12/1(+76%)	(9) Sugarpiehoneybunch 12/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Seventh of 9 in handicap (150/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 18 days ago. Down in trip. 1 lb out of the weights.
2	8 2nd (8) (14/1 +50%) Visitant	14 14/1(+50%)	(8) Visitant 14/1, Unreliable type. 7/1, creditable fourth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive.
3	7 3rd (7) (2/1 +56%) Forgetmenotblue	2 2/1(+56%)	(7) Forgetmenotblue 2/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 5/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Looks competitive on form.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +36%) Smart Lass	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Smart Lass 16/1, 80/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 21 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Others have achieved more.
5th	12 5th (12) (66/1 -32%) Seven For A Pound	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Seven For A Pound 66/1, Unreliable individual. 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 6 months. 1 lb out of the weights.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 +0%) Turbulent Power	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Turbulent Power 16/1, 10/1, sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Poor on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Something to find on form. 1 lb out of the handicap.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/1 -157%) Poster Child	9 9/1(-157%)	(5) Poster Child 9/1, Posted creditable efforts all 3 starts last term, including when fourth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 9/1) when last seen in September. Returns on a fair mark and merits consideration.
8th	1 8th (1) (18/1 -50%) Purple Ice	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Purple Ice 18/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 5/1) 21 days ago. May have needed that outing, though, and made the frame on final 3 starts last term.
9th	10 9th (10) (4.5/1 +0%) Socks Off	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(10) Socks Off 4.5/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft, 5/1) 10 days ago. Modest maiden on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. 1 lb out of the weights.
10th	3 10th (3) (6/1 -140%) Fen Tiger	6 6/1(-140%)	(3) Fen Tiger 6/1, Bagged 3 wins from 11 runs last year, ending campaign with decisive victory in 9-runner handicap at Leicester (11.8f, heavy). 5 lb higher on return but is a must for the shortlist.
11th	4 11th (4) (20/1 -67%) Victoriano	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Victoriano 20/1, 20/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 21 days ago, merely closing up late. Likely better suited by stiffer test of stamina.
12th	6 12th (6) (8/1 +27%) Marbuzet	8 8/1(+27%)	(6) Marbuzet 8/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (14f, heavy, 18/5). Off 7 months. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
13th	13 13th (13) (150/1 -50%) Lil Bit Of Magic	150 150/1(-50%)	(13) Lil Bit Of Magic 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event (150/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 49 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. 1 lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

A facile winner over this trip at Leicester on his most recent outing in October, it could be worth siding with FEN TIGER on his return from a break. He has gone up 5lb for the aforementioned success, but the fact that Frederick Larson negates most of that rise courtesy of his 3lb claim must make the five-year-old of significant interest. Marbuzet and Victoriano are the main dangers.

C&D winner FEN TIGER had a fine campaign last year and returns on a workable mark. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking handicap. Poster Child and Purple Ice should also go well.

A chance is taken on the fitness of POSTER CHILD, who was competitive in all her three runs for this yard last season.

17:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 +40%) Ward Castle	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Ward Castle 6/1, 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 87 days ago. Mark has eased a bit more but has enough to prove back from a break.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -20%) Haven Lady	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Haven Lady 4/1, C&D winner in October and has continued in good heart since, no extra only close home when second in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) last week. Shortlist material.
3	9 3rd (9) (4/1 +11%) Defence Treaty	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Defence Treaty 4/1, Ended a long losing run on just second outing for the yard here in February. Not in same form under a penalty at Lingfield (12f, AW) 8 days later but wasn't seen to best effect, so worth another chance.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +38%) Hashtagmetoo	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Hashtagmetoo 4/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in March and has run well both starts since. Promises to give another good account.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 +61%) Bay Of Naples	7 7/1(+61%)	(6) Bay Of Naples 7/1, C&D winner who again ran below form when only seventh of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 36 days ago.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 -25%) Yakhabar	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Yakhabar 10/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 13/2) 32 days ago. Down in trip. Visor on for 1st time. Frame claims again.
7th	2 7th (2) (7.5/1 -50%) Franco Grasso	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(2) Franco Grasso 7.5/1, 4/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 69 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. First run for yard after leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam. Enters calculations.
8th	10 8th (10) (9/1 -50%) Habanero Star	9 9/1(-50%)	(10) Habanero Star 9/1, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap at this course (11.1f) 19 days ago, very much having run of race. Circumstances unlikely to be so favourable this time.
9th	11 9th (11) (200/1 -300%) Smart Connection	200 200/1(-300%)	(11) Smart Connection 200/1, 300/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 67 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat run. Easily passed over.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 -230%) A Shining Moon	66 66/1(-230%)	(4) A Shining Moon 66/1, Modest maiden on Flat who has offered little in maiden/novice hurdles for current yard this winter. Has had a breathing operation since latest outing.

LTO Selection:

Only narrowly denied over this trip at Wolverhampton last month, preference is for the John Quinn-trained HAVEN LADY. She finished a decent second over 1m6f at this track on her penultimate outing and should not be taken lightly given she's off the same mark. Habanero Star was a comfortable winner over 1m3f here last time out and is feared most, while Hashtagmetoo completes the shortlist.

HAVEN LADY has been holding her form well for some time and was thwarted only by one who had dropped to a good mark at Wolverhampton last week, so she remains one to be interested in. Franco Grasso and Defence Treaty head the dangers.

The choice is HAVEN LADY who has won over C&D and found only a well-handicapped rival just too strong at Wolverhampton a week ago.

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 -64%) Freedom Flyer	9 9/1(-64%)	(2) Freedom Flyer 9/1, Back from 7 months off when creditable second of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (5f) 19 days ago. Claims if building on that from same mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -13%) Latin Five	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Latin Five 9/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (5f) 40 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Not out of things.
3	6 3rd (6) (5.5/1 +21%) Zoom Star	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(6) Zoom Star 5.5/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Latest win at Catterick in October. Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 14/1) 81 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 +0%) Captain Corcoran	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Captain Corcoran 14/1, Latest win at Southwell in October. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/1). Off 110 days. Claims on best form.
5th	9 5th (9) (8/1 +11%) Birdie Bowers	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Birdie Bowers 8/1, 11/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 45 days ago. Each-way claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 +11%) Astapor	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Astapor 8/1, 20/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago, doing too much too soon. One for shortlist.
7th	14 7th (14) (12/1 +57%) Mrs Bagerran	12 12/1(+57%)	(14) Mrs Bagerran 12/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 22/1) 45 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
8th	3 8th (3) (16/1 -100%) Primo	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Primo 16/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in November. 13/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 45 days ago. Others preferred.
9th	1 9th (1) (5.5/1 +8%) Tantastic	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(1) Tantastic 5.5/1, Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Doncaster (5f, soft) 2 days ago. Dropped in grade here and must enter calculations.
10th	16 10th (16) (18/1 -50%) Dylan's Lad	18 18/1(-50%)	(16) Dylan's Lad 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6.1f). Off 7 months. Visor back on. 1 lb out of the weights. Not discounted.
11th	13 11th (13) (14/1 +13%) Stroxx	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Stroxx 14/1, Remains a maiden after 41 Flat runs. 11/1, respectable 2¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Rockley Point in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
12th	12 12th (12) (11/1 +8%) Gran Roque	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Gran Roque 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 28/1). Off 7 months. Market may prove best guide to claims on debut for new yard.
13th	8 13th (8) (40/1 -43%) Next Second	40 40/1(-43%)	(8) Next Second 40/1, 18/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 176 days. Makes limited appeal.
14th	10 14th (10) (12/1 +14%) Rockley Point	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Rockley Point 12/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. 9/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago. Others look better treated, however.
15th	11 15th (11) (25/1 +0%) Gullane One	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Gullane One 25/1, Course winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Redcar (6f, soft). Off 162 days. Has good chance on pick of form.
16th	15 16th (15) (33/1 +0%) Iconicdaay	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Iconicdaay 33/1, 12/1, last of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago. Has work to do. 1 lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up at Southwell on his most recent start, Freedom Flyer can have a big say in proceedings back on turf, but it could be worth taking a chance on ZOOM STAR. Although she disappointed on the all-weather in January, she is rated just 1lb above her last winning turf mark which came over this trip at Catterick in October. Rockley Point is another who cannot be dismissed.

TANTASTIC has been given a chance by the handicapper and arrives on the back of a good fourth in a stronger contest at Doncaster. He gets the nod in the finale. Freedom Flyer and Astapor head the list of dangers.

Roger Fell's PRIMO scored three times last term and didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Newcastle last time, so he gets the vote.

17:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.83/1 -4%) Zoology	0.83 0.83/1(-4%)	(1) Zoology 0.83/1, Zoustar colt who made a striking debut when landing 6f Yarmouth novice in September, showing a good turn of foot. Still green when well held in Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket only 11 days later and retains potential.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 -14%) Covey	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Covey 4/1, Frankel colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f-7f winner Right Touch. Wears hood and of interest on debut for top yard.
3	11 3rd (11) (66/1 -100%) Bell Song	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Bell Song 66/1, Made some appeal on paper but went with little encouragement in 6f novice at Kempton on debut 6 months ago.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 +25%) Elwasme	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Elwasme 3/1, Showed ability when sixth of 12 on his Sandown debut in August and ran to a similar level when fourth in similar event there (1m) next time. Enters calculations on return.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 +44%) Eden Storm	28 28/1(+44%)	(3) Eden Storm 28/1, €85,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Dam useful French 2-y-o 6.5f winner out of useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Dolled Up.
6th	9 6th (9) (100/1 -300%) Sea Urchin	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) Sea Urchin 100/1, Showed fair form on the last 3 of his 4 starts in France last year, including in 7f nursery at Clairefontaine on most recent outing. Has left N. Clement, and been gelded.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 +0%) Kodiman	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Kodiman 10/1, Made a promising start to his career when runner-up over C&D in February. Raced too freely when down the field at Newcastle since. May bounce back in a first-time hood.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 +28%) Themainprotagonist	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Themainprotagonist 18/1, Dark Angel gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including very smart winner up to 6f Khaadem and smart winner up to 6f Log Out Island. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). Interesting newcomer.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 -52%) Powerful Response	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Powerful Response 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in minor event (22/1) at Kempton (7f), unable to sustain effort. Off 167 days. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Needs this for a handicap mark.
10th	5 10th (5) (250/1 -150%) King Of The Jungle	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) King Of The Jungle 250/1, 5,000 gns foal, £10,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Bon Scotte and 6f-1m winner Made of Honour.
11th	7 11th (7) (125/1 -681%) My Duty	125 125/1(-681%)	(7) My Duty 125/1, Twice-raced maiden who again showed a bit when third of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 20 days ago. He's probably more one for handicaps after this.

LTO Selection:

Covey is an interesting newcomer for John and Thady Gosden and the son of Frankel should not be taken lightly here, but ZOOLOGY gets the vote. He makes his return to action having struggled in the Middle Park at Newmarket in September, but kept on well to score on his debut at Yarmouth the time before. He beat subsequent French-Listed winner Proverb on that occasion and is entitled to have improved again from two to three years. Themainprotagonist also warrants a market check.

ZOOLOGY found the step up to Group 1 company all too much so early in his career in the Middle Park Stakes, but the manner of his Yarmouth debut success is still fresh in the memory, so he's difficult to oppose back in much calmer waters on his return. Covey is a respected newcomer from a top yard, while Elwasme's debut form worked out well and he has strong each-way claims.

This can go to ZOOLOGY who sets a useful standard. He will find this somewhat easier than when last seen contesting the Middle Park.

18:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6.5/1 -63%) Lady Nagin	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(6) Lady Nagin 6.5/1, C&D maiden winner in January. 9/2, below form when seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 24 days ago. Hood on first time.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.25/1 +10%) Dear Daphne	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(2) Dear Daphne 2.25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4, left with a lot to do and probably should have won when second of 15 in novice at Leicester (6f, heavy) in October. Potential improver now switching to a handicap on return.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -170%) Lumacho	9 9/1(-170%)	(1) Lumacho 9/1, Three 5f wins last year, including here. Below-form fifth here when last seen in November but the booking of William Buick suggests she might bounce back on her return to action.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +0%) Shine Honey Shine	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Shine Honey Shine 5/1, C&D novice winner ikn January. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/1) 49 days ago. Back up in trip.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -127%) Mrs Trump	50 50/1(-127%)	(7) Mrs Trump 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in nursery (16/1) at Doncaster (7f, heavy) in October (final start for Richard Fahey). Switches to AW for the first time now setting out for new trainer Paul Midgley.
6th	8 6th (8) (5.5/1 +54%) Twilight Dancer	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(8) Twilight Dancer 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, second of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 29 days ago. Looks on a competitive mark for this handicap debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (3.33/1 +45%) All In The Hips	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(3) All In The Hips 3.33/1, Struck under Oisin Murphy at Wolverhampton last month. Possibly failed to stay 7f at Wolverhampton since and worth another chance to show she's still on a favourable mark with Murphy back in the saddle.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 -50%) Crime Fiction	33 33/1(-50%)	(5) Crime Fiction 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Ninth of 11 in nursery at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on final 2-y-o start. Has left Tim Easterby. Probably best to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

Only narrowly denied at Leicester on her most recent outing in October, DEAR DAPHNE is fancied to make a winning switch to the all-weather. Her dam was a Listed winner and Group 3-placed in Italy during her career so there could be more in the locker this year. Twilight Dancer finished a good second over this trip at Wolverhampton last month and heads the list of dangers from the unexposed Shine Honey Shine.

The drop back to 6f should suit ALL IN THE HIPS who can strike again with Oisin Murphy back in the saddle. Dear Daphne is one who is likely capable of better and she's feared most ahead of Lumacho for the George Boughey/William Buick combination.

The vote goes to LADY NAGIN who did it in good style when winning over C&D in January and that form has worked out well.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.5/1 +20%) Mountain Song	1.5 1.5/1(+20%)	(5) Mountain Song 1.5/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up in 3 maiden/novice events this year. Bold show likely now switching to handicap company for a top yard.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +40%) Chealamy	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Chealamy 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Newmarket (7f, good) when last seen in September. Makes handicap debut. Another in this line-up whose best days are likely ahead of her.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 -43%) Dayzee	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Dayzee 10/1, Won a Dundalk maiden in January and followed up in a 9.5f Wolverhampton novice for her new yard 6 weeks later. Makes handicap debut. Likely capable of better again.
4	3 4th (3) (3.5/1 +22%) Double March	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(3) Double March 3.5/1, Placed first 2 starts before making it third time lucky in 7f course maiden in October. Step back up to 1m will suit on this handicap debut/reappearance.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 -27%) Young And Fun	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Young And Fun 14/1, Won 5-runner novice at Catterick (7f, soft) in October. Hooded for the first time now handicapping on her return. May do better.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +64%) Vindobala	10 10/1(+64%)	(1) Vindobala 10/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win at Newcastle in February. Refused to race in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 3/1) 20 days ago. Needs treating with a degree of caution after that.
7th	8 7th (8) (7/1 -17%) Too Much	7 7/1(-17%)	(8) Too Much 7/1, Promising sort. 12/1, career best when winning 6-runner C&D handicap C&D 26 days ago. Did that comfortably so a 5 lb rise may not stop her.
8th	2 8th (2) (20/1 -43%) Sid's Annie	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Sid's Annie 20/1, Quirky sort. 3/1, didn't need to improve to win 5-runner C&D handicap 19 days ago. A small rise might leave her vulnerable to some of the many unexposed types in this line-up.

LTO Selection:

DOUBLE MARCH atoned for a couple of near misses when winning over 7f here in October, and it would be no surprise were she to follow up back over 1m. Dayzee made a winning stable debut for the Meade team last time out and she merits respect, along with the Charlie Appleby-trained Mountain Song, who gains the services of champion jockey William Buick for the first time. Others to note include Too Much and Scenic.

Quite an interesting handicap. TOO MUCH did it nicely over C&D last month and may be able to defy the handicapper. Mountain Song is an obvious danger for the Charlie Appleby team. Dayzee and Scenic are others who should have a part to play.

The choice is TOO MUCH who did it well when making a winning handicap debut over C&D last month. She may be up to defying a 5lb rise.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Dreams Delivered	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(2) Dreams Delivered 4.5/1, Course winner in February. Ran poorly when tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) latest but that was his first backward step for this yard and there's every chance he'll bounce straight back. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -60%) Cavalluccio	3 3/1(-60%)	(1) Cavalluccio 3/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark when edging out How Bizarre in a C&D handicap last week. Not obviously well treated under a 5 lb penalty.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +0%) How Bizarre	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) How Bizarre 4/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Good nose second of 8 to reopposing Cavalluccio over C&D 4 days ago. No certainty to back that up.
4	6 4th (6) (2.5/1 +55%) Masham Moor	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(6) Masham Moor 2.5/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 8 in C&D handicap 21 days ago, suited by way race developed. Another who could make his presence felt.
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 -71%) Tom Tulliver	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Tom Tulliver 6/1, In resurgent form in recent weeks, winning twice here. Good second of 9 in C&D handicap 4 days ago. Another bold show is likely.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -67%) Brave Display	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Brave Display 20/1, C&D winner in February. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago, left poorly placed.
7th	9 7th (9) (80/1 -100%) Mad Artymaise	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Mad Artymaise 80/1, Poor form. 66/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) when last seen in October. Others are preferred.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -40%) Taqwaa	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Taqwaa 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2015. 150/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap over this C&D 21 days ago

LTO Selection:

CAVALLUCCIO overcame traffic problems to score here last Friday and the gelded son of Caravaggio might have what it takes to deal with a 5lb penalty, providing this race doesn't come too soon. How Bizarre was narrowly denied by the selection that day and he must go on the shortlist. Tom Tulliver remains in good form and is more than capable of mounting another serious challenge.

Assuming a recent busy spell hasn't caught up with him, TOM TULLIVER might be up to landing another win. Oisin Murphy takes the ride on Dreams Delivered who can bounce straight back from a lesser run last time and provide the chief threat ahead of Masham Moor.

This can be the day HOW BIZARRE ends the drought, being 5lb better off with Cavalluccio for a nose defeat over C&D on Friday.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 +0%) Doctor Mozart	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(1) Doctor Mozart 4.5/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (5f) 24 days ago. Each-way claims again.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +33%) Exceed	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Exceed 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, respectable 3¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Urban Dandy in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, nearest finish. One to consider.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 -14%) American Rose	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) American Rose 16/1, Winner of maiden at Wolverhampton in December but has found life tougher in handicaps twice since.
4	4 4th (4) (5.5/1 +21%) South Dakota Sioux	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(4) South Dakota Sioux 5.5/1, Below form 4¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Urban Dandy in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 4/1) 20 days ago but claims on some of his earlier efforts this year.
5th	2 5th (2) (1.1/1 +8%) Urban Dandy	1.1 1.1/1(+8%)	(2) Urban Dandy 1.1/1, Course winner and February and added to tally in 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f, 9/2) 20 days ago. A 3 lb rise looks manageable.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 -133%) Cavalier Approach	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Cavalier Approach 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in nursery (22/1) at Newcastle (5f when last seen in October. Others are more obvious.
7th	11 7th (11) (25/1 +24%) Pink Stripes	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Pink Stripes 25/1, Poor form. Creditable fourth of 8 in restricted novice at Wolverhampton (5f) 18 days ago. Likely her wait for a first win will go on.
8th	10 8th (10) (28/1 -56%) Mikka	28 28/1(-56%)	(10) Mikka 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 9 in novice at Chelmsford (6f) in December. Goes handicapping back from a break.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -65%) State Border	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) State Border 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, fifth of 7 in classified event at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -230%) Crikey Juicey	33 33/1(-230%)	(8) Crikey Juicey 33/1, Left debut well behind when winning 4-runner maiden Bath (5f, firm, 9/2) last July but it was a very poor race. Will need to step up on that form now handicapping after a break. Blinkers are added.

LTO Selection:

URBAN DANDY won with something in hand at Newcastle 20 days ago and is an appealing option in his bid to follow up off just a 3lb higher mark. Doctor Mozart also merits serious consideration given his recent improvement, while Exceed (fourth) is open to improvement and is worth a betting check having met trouble at the start behind the selection last time.

URBAN DANDY had a few of these in behind him when scoring at Newcastle last month and can defy the handicapper again and make it 3-4 for the year. Exceed was having his first outing in a handicap when fourth to the selection at Newcastle and he might get a bit closer to him this time. South Dakota Sioux also makes the shortlist.

This looks good for URBAN DANDY (nap) to make it 3-4 since switching to the AW. He had three of these behind when successful last time.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 +20%) Northbound	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Northbound 8/1, Ended long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in August and remained in good form thereafter last term, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft) when last seen in September. Not dismissed on return to action.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.6/1 -44%) One More Dream	3.6 3.6/1(-44%)	(1) One More Dream 3.6/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 6 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
3	7 3rd (7) (5.5/1 +27%) Yellow Bear	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(7) Yellow Bear 5.5/1, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Ayr (10f, heavy) in October, not totally convincing at the trip. This rates more suitable and worth noting he won on his seasonal return 12 months ago.
4	9 4th (9) (8.5/1 -31%) Ebury	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(9) Ebury 8.5/1, Thirty five runs since last win in 2019. 10/3, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 21 days ago. Should give another good account but strike rate understandably tempers enthusiasm.
5th	2 5th (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Perfect Swiss	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Perfect Swiss 5.5/1, Course winner. Shaped better than bare result when fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 17/2) 11 days ago, no room from 2f out and nearest finish. Consistency is hard to knock and fancied to be thereabouts again.
6th	3 6th (3) (66/1 -100%) Eagle Creek	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Eagle Creek 66/1, 50/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, leading until 2f out and weakening. Mark has eased further but would need to see market support to make him of interest.
7th	5 7th (5) (3.33/1 +39%) Rumnotred	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(5) Rumnotred 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 42 days ago, weakening 1f out. Previous efforts contained promise and no surprise to see a better showing here.
8th	6 8th (6) (4.5/1 +36%) Rogue Star	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(6) Rogue Star 4.5/1, 7/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago, pushed along 2f out and never a threat. Still not long with this yard but needs to leave that in his wake to feature.
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 -56%) Eton College	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Eton College 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) in August, off the bridle long way out and never a threat. Interesting what the betting makes of him on return to action.

LTO Selection:

The return to 7f is a positive for ONE MORE DREAM, who has shown zest since he returned from a short break and appeals on these terms with Taylor Fisher's 5lb claim easing the burden of top weight. Perfect Swiss also rates as a player but he likes to be delivered late and, as he is yet to win over this trip, he needs everything to fall right. Ebury and Rogue Star complete the shortlist.

RUMNOTRED needs to shrug off a lesser display over 1m here in February but he had previously been shaping up encouragingly and this low-mileage sort may well be up to getting back on track returned to this shorter trip. Perfect Swiss and One More Dream are a couple of others to consider.

Perfect Swiss will be dangerous if getting the start right but NORTHBOUND can go well fresh and has more to give on Tapeta.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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