1 Thursday 4th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 4th April 2024

There were 41 Races on Thursday 4th April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Naas, 6 races at Warwick, 6 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 4th April 2024

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

13:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/1 -10%) Jungle Charm	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Jungle Charm 11/1, Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Newcastle in February. 14/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Remains low mileage and it's possible she could have more to offer. 6f novice winner on her return in Feb; only midfield on handicap debut; needs improvement.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 -33%) Epic Express	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) Epic Express 3/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 13 days ago, readily. Looks capable of following up from 7 lb higher mark. Impressive over C&D 13 days ago (good Topspeed figure); up 7lb but foolish to ignore.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -29%) Tyger Bay	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Tyger Bay 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 11/2, respectable fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Solid place claims. Three-time C&D winner; still on a competitive mark; claims if they go hard early.
4	7 4th (7) (17/2 -42%) Masterclass	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(7) Masterclass 17/2, Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/2) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account with return to 6f appealing as a positive. Not easy to win with but he was a good 2nd over 5f last time & he holds place claims again.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 +17%) Saturnalia	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Saturnalia 5/2, Course winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 5/1) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Yard going well and is respected if proving as effective over this shorter trip. Two 7f AW wins last year; promising 3rd on his return in February; yard in flying form.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 +36%) Arctician	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(1) Arctician 9/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (9/4) at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago, hanging badly left after having run of race. Down in trip. Others preferred. Running creditably on AW this winter but remains to be seen how he copes with a drop to 6f.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -12%) Seductive Power	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Seductive Power 28/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 66/1) 22 days ago. Down in trip. Yet to fully fire for current yard, so looks opposable again. Drops in trip and class but he's not the most solid option in the field.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

EPIC EXPRESS returned from a 128-day break to be victorious by two and a half lengths over track and trip last month, and a 7lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Arctician has been thereabouts at class 4 level on each of his last three starts, but he will need to prove he is as effective over this shorter distance. Saturnalia is another to consider after his third at Chelmsford over 7f.

EPIC EXPRESS was a ready winner over C&D 2 weeks ago and sets a good standard if returning here in the same form. Masterclass did well to make late inroads from rear at Southwell last time and also merits consideration, with Saturnalia another to bear in mind dropped back to a sprint trip.

Epic Express won well last time but Richard Hughes has his string in flying form and SATURNALIA (nap) is preferred.

13:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +25%) Rostello	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Rostello 9/2, Looked awkward when resuming winning ways over fences at Hexham in November. Mixed bag over fences next 2 starts but he did run up to best when second back over hurdles at Bangor 923f) 12 days ago. However, possible he'll find a couple too good back over fences. Good run back hurdling last time; rated higher over fences but should be a factor.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 -29%) Ali Star Bert	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(2) Ali Star Bert 9/4, Scored 3 times over fences since November (twice over C&D) and left impression he was still in top form prior to unseating 5 out (yet to be asked for effort) at Haydock (28.4f) 2 weeks ago. Remains one to be interested in. Dual course winner; essentially a progressive 8yo at the top of his game.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 +35%) Alkopop	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(5) Alkopop 13/2, Veteran hurdles/chase winner who didn't fire in this sphere last term, beaten some way out when fifth of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (25.2f) this time last year. Handicapper has afforded him a chance if a break has had positive effect ahead of this. Out of sorts when last seen a year ago but he's dangerously well handicapped.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/4 +23%) Galway Mahler	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(4) Galway Mahler 5/4, Uninspiring record over hurdles but much more like it over fences, showing further progress when completing hat-trick at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 3 weeks ago, making all and eased down final 50 yds. Assessor applies further pressure but unlikely he's reached his limit yet. Up 11lb for bringing up the hat-trick but it was pretty easy; far from exposed..

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Ali Star Bert was in the process of running another excellent race when unseating Jack Quinlan at Haydock last month, and he appears to hold every chance from an unchanged mark. However, GALWAY MAHLER has turned a corner of late, winning three on the bounce with the latest of those an emphatic success at Huntingdon. A subsequent 11lb rise will ask more of him, but he is still lightly raced over the larger obstacles and might be up to the challenge. Rostello heads the remainder.

A 3-time winner over fences since November (twice over C&D), ALI STAR BERT had yet to be asked for his effort when unseating 5 out at Haydock 2 weeks ago and he remains one to be interested in from his revised mark. Galway Mahler continues to thrive over larger obstacles and he's a big threat despite a career-high mark. Minella Double may show the benefit of his chase debut effort last month with blinkers now enlisted.

After only 12 races GALWAY MAHLER (nap) remains thoroughly unexposed and the outcome was never in doubt last time at Huntingdon.

14:05 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (11/10 +45%) Gorgeous Tom	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(2) Gorgeous Tom 11/10, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/8, second of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) 94 days ago. Rachael Blackmore prefers Jasko Des Dames but this 6-y-o is a very big player nonetheless. Promise behind some nice types so far including a 2nd to Caldwell Potter; shortlisted.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 -50%) Special Cadeau	5 5/1(-50%)	(9) Special Cadeau 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fourth of 6 in novice hurdle (2/1) at Navan (22.4f, heavy) 33 days ago. Back down in trip and while more is needed, he has to be of interest for the all-conquering Willie Mullins yard. Some promising efforts so far incl' 4th here on return; needs to jump better than latest.
3	12 3rd (12) (11/2 +15%) The Busy Fool	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(12) The Busy Fool 11/2, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. Bumper winner at Thurles in October. Third of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f, heavy, 5/4) 46 days ago. Claims if he copes with this drop in trip and, moreover, cuts out the jumping errors. Bumper winner and ran to similar level when 2nd at Down Royal; disappointing fav latest.
4	13 4th (13) (9/1 -157%) Touch Me Not	9 9/1(-157%)	(13) Touch Me Not 9/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 16 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Should progress for top connections and he's one for the shortlist. Fell at last when about to win a point; looked in need of further both rules starts.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/2 -25%) Jasko Des Dames	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(3) Jasko Des Dames 5/2, Promising type. 10/3, second of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 81 days ago. Open to improvement for top yard and he's of strong interest here. 2l ahead of Mercurey latest; testing ground fine for him and more to come.
6th	18 6th (18) (100/1 -52%) Hardysonofdan	100 100/1(-52%)	(18) Hardysonofdan 100/1, Califet gelding. Dam pulled up sole start in points. Market should point the way. Dam pulled up in a point, out of 2m hurdle winner; market support worth noting.
7th	17 7th (17) (150/1 +0%) Grann's Boy	150 150/1(+0%)	(17) Grann's Boy 150/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Eighth of 14 in juvenile hurdle (22/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago, not knocked about. Won off 58 on final Flat start but showed little when tailed off at Navan last month.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -32%) Reve Inoui	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Reve Inoui 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, fifth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, heavy) 39 days ago. That reprsented a step forward but another will be needed if he's to play a leading role. Point winner; left his rules form behind when a 15l fifth here in February; place squeak.
9th	1 9th (1) (250/1 -25%) Aurea Fortuna	250 250/1(-25%)	(1) Aurea Fortuna 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 20 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Yard also represented by Zuzukel. Only minor ability shown in two tailed off starts so far; likely one for h'caps now.
21	21 \|F\| (21) (150/1 -50%) Zuzukel	150 150/1(-50%)	(21) Zuzukel 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 9/1 and tongue strap on, first run since leaving C. Laffon-Parias when sixth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 116 days ago. Beaten 6l on Flat in France before low-key hurdle/yard debut when just 9-1; this is tough.
10th	4 10th (4) (300/1 -355%) Jassur Des Brosses	300 300/1(-355%)	(4) Jassur Des Brosses 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 150/1, sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. Didn't jump well when tailed off on Saturday; best watched back down in trip.
11th	15 11th (15) (300/1 -100%) Heidi's Frontiere	300 300/1(-100%)	(15) Heidi's Frontiere 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Fourth of 5 in minor event hurdle (50/1) at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) 11 days ago. Needs to raise her game considerably. Modest form so far incl' over hurdles of late and one for h'caps now.
12th	20 12th (20) (300/1 -50%) Warrior Lion	300 300/1(-50%)	(20) Warrior Lion 300/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventeenth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 80 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Ability on the Flat but shown nothing in two hurdle starts so far; off 80 days.
13th	10 13th (10) (300/1 -50%) Springboard	300 300/1(-50%)	(10) Springboard 300/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. Tailed off at 125s on debut last month.
14th	11 14th (11) (200/1 -33%) Targa Flavio	200 200/1(-33%)	(11) Targa Flavio 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) 19 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Promising debut and may have found run coming too soon since; more needed though.
15th	19 15th (19) (200/1 -33%) Market House	200 200/1(-33%)	(19) Market House 200/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago. Didn't show much on the Flat and never a factor when last of 20 on hurdle bow 2 weeks ago.
16th	7 16th (7) (300/1 -50%) Minella Champ	300 300/1(-50%)	(7) Minella Champ 300/1, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdlers Gray Day and Sammylou. Pulled up both starts between the flags. Wears tongue strap. Pulled up both point starts and has been off 480 days.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (250/1 -67%) Le Goom	250 250/1(-67%)	(5) Le Goom 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventeenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20.2f, soft). Off 11 months. Down in trip. Tailed off in both starts so far and has been off for nearly a year.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (300/1 -100%) Little Eddie	300 300/1(-100%)	(6) Little Eddie 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft, 80/1) 51 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hasn't shown enough in two bumper runs at huge odds.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

A race in which trainer Henry De Bromhead appears to hold a particularly strong hand. Slight preference is for GORGEOUS TOM, who ran one of his better races to date when fourth behind the subsequent Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner here in November. The six-year-old had to settle for second behind another future Grade 1 winner at Navan next time, while Tramore may not have played to his strengths most recently. It shouldn't be long before he sheds his maiden tag. Jasko Des Dames, a winner in France, has reached the frame on both starts over hurdles since arriving in Ireland and looks the biggest danger to his stablemate. Bumper winner The Busy Fool has shown enough in two runs over flights to suggest he can get involved here.

The finish may be fought out by the Henry de Bromhead-trained duo, JASKO DES DAMES and Gorgeous Tom. The latter's form looks very solid in the context of this race and he's not passed over lightly, but Jasko Des Dames, who is the mount of stable jockey Rachael Blackmore, appears to possess the greater potential and he split a couple of useful novices when runner-up in a big-field Punchestown maiden in January. Touch Me Not is third choice ahead of Special Cadeau and The Busy Fool.

It may be worth taking on a chance on GORGEOUS TOM who chased home Caldwell Potter on his penultimate start and ran well again latest

14:10 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (2/1 -23%) Surveyor	2 2/1(-23%)	(11) Surveyor 2/1, Pivotal filly. 7/2, improved from debut when second of 14 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Sets a high standard. Shaped well on both turf starts last year and should appreciate the step up to this trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (Evens +60%) Battle Queen	0 Evens(+60%)	(1) Battle Queen Evens, Churchill filly. 3/1, matched debut form when third of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 164 days. Claims. Fair form on both starts over 7f and should be suited by the step up to this trip; claims.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -129%) Madame Sans Gene	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Madame Sans Gene 16/1, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1½m winner Galapiat and useful winner up to 1½m Madame Ambassador. Possesses an appealing middle distance pedigree and any market support would prove notable on debut. Seven siblings have all won races but may be suited by further; racecourse debut.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 -29%) Seamore	9 9/1(-29%)	(10) Seamore 9/1, €60,000 yearling, €170,000 2-y-o, Sea The Stars filly. Closely related to 11.6f winner Aljalela and half-sister to 2-y-o 7.5f/1m winner Ursuly. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 12.4f. Respected newcomer. Winners in pedigree and won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to win this.
5th	12 5th (12) (16/1 -167%) Xiomara	16 16/1(-167%)	(12) Xiomara 16/1, Lope de Vega filly. Improved from debut when fifth of 9 in minor event (9/1) at Chantilly (8f). Off 160 days. Not ruled out. Ability on turf and AW and won't have to improve too much to get involved at the finish.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 +36%) Moonlight Express	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Moonlight Express 9/1, Sea The Moon filly. Matched debut form when third of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) 35 days ago. Likely to prove better off when handicapping. Similar level of modest form on both starts over a mile; needs to improve to win this.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -178%) Charmly	50 50/1(-178%)	(2) Charmly 50/1, Land Force filly. Hooded, fifth of 8 in minor event at this course (7f, AW, 66/1) on debut 56 days ago. Should progress. Showed ability on debut; step up in trip should suit but looks more one for handicaps.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 -700%) Rasmah	200 200/1(-700%)	(9) Rasmah 200/1, Night of Thunder filly. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (8f, 50/1) 12 days ago. Seemingly being brought along gradually. Stepped up on debut form last time but another big jump forward needed to win this.
9th	5 9th (5) (250/1 -279%) Hot Patootie	250 250/1(-279%)	(5) Hot Patootie 250/1, Zoustar filly. 50/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 21 days ago. Needs to leave that form well behind to figure. Well beaten on debut three weeks ago and needs to raise game by some way.
10th	7 10th (7) (150/1 -500%) Midnight Call	150 150/1(-500%)	(7) Midnight Call 150/1, Caravaggio filly. Failed to improved from debut when last of 6 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 14/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Moderate form at best in two starts; now tried in a hood but needs a big step forward.
11th	3 11th (3) (250/1 -279%) Cutting Edge Queen	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) Cutting Edge Queen 250/1, Scissor Kick filly. Half-sister to French 6f-1¼m winner Myboyfriend. Dam maiden who raced only at 6f. Makes little appeal on paper. Half-sister to a 6f-1m2f winner in France; yard not usually associated with debut scorers.
12th	4 12th (4) (250/1 -400%) Dwynwen	250 250/1(-400%)	(4) Dwynwen 250/1, Advertise filly. 200/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut. Off 152 days. One for the longer term. Big price and well beaten on heavy at Newmarket on debut; this easier but plenty to prove.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

SURVEYOR showed plenty of promise when fourth at Newmarket on debut and built on that at Leicester, filling the runner-up spot. James Fanshawe's filly could improve for this step up in distance and looks the one to beat on her return. Battle Queen has also run to a good level in both of her career starts so far, including when third at Wolverhampton last time, and she could progress further to have a say. Of the remainder, 170,000-euro purchase Seamore appeals most.

SURVEYOR offered plenty when in the frame on both starts in her juvenile campaign and sets a clear standard with further improvement likely. Battle Queen and Xiomara have both showed ability to this point and look best of the remainder with experience, though newcomers Madame Sans Gene and Seamore are potential flies in the ointment.

This can go to SURVEYOR, who showed useful form behind a subsequent Group 2-placed winner at Leicester and she'll appreciate this trip

14:20 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 +5%) Clonakilty	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Clonakilty 10/3, Scored over hurdles at Uttoxeter last season and also won easily in this sphere in 2m4f handicap at Lingfield in February. Remote second of 4 at Leicester (20.1f) 27 days ago. Worth another chance with cheekpieces added. Lingfield winner who was well beaten next time; still of interest in new cheekpieces.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/10 +60%) Imperial Bede	1.1 11/10(+60%)	(1) Imperial Bede 11/10, French bumper/hurdles winner who run out a ready winner on chase debut over C&D. Good fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Remains less exposed than most. C&D winner and his latest fourth at Sandown was in a higher grade.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/8 +46%) Noche Negra	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(4) Noche Negra 15/8, C&D winner in February but only third of 4 in handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted and not written off. Beaten over 2m last time and this is more his trip, having won over C&D; good jumper.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

NOCHE NEGRA didn't appear to be suited by a drop to 2m when going in search of his hat-trick 27 days ago but Laura Morgan's charge, a full-brother to the classy Nube Negra and a C&D winner on his penultimate start, can resume his progress returned to further. Glencassley returned from almost a year off the track to make a winning chase debut at Hereford 26 days ago and he is the main danger with improvement likely, while Imperial Bede must be respected now eased in class.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to GLENCASSLEY who impressed when going in at the first time of asking over fences at Hereford and can make light of a 3 lb weights rise. Clonakilty could emerge as the chief threat ahead of in-form pair Imperial Bede and Eyed.

A tight contest in which all five have a chance. IMPERIAL BEDE wasn't disgraced in a higher grade at Sandown.

14:35 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (4/7 +79%) Got Glory	0.571429 4/7(+79%)	(4) Got Glory 4/7 Grade 1 bid at Punchestown on hurdling debut a year ago was far too ambitious, big chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -40%) Mi Lucky Cailin	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Mi Lucky Cailin 7/1 Twice runner-up, has shown enough to suggest she can win a race but others preferred here.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 -191%) Garde La Peche	16 16/1(-191%)	(3) Garde La Peche 16/1 Point winner whose showing looked too bad to be true on hurdling debut at Limerick.
4	13 4th (13) (11/2 +15%) The Great Unknown	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(13) The Great Unknown 11/2 Fair standard of form in both starts over hurdles, trainer also runs Garde La Peche.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -133%) Magic Dawn	7 7/1(-133%)	(6) Magic Dawn 7/1 Bumper winner has been a little unlucky over hurdles so far but should be in the mix.
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 -400%) Kimjoy	125 125/1(-400%)	(5) Kimjoy 125/1 Dam was of little account, half-sister to chase winner Present View, in good hands.
7th	12 7th (12) (125/1 -89%) Spanish Maid	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Spanish Maid 125/1 Running well when falling two out on hurdling debut, soundly beaten on second attempt.
8th	2 8th (2) (200/1 -203%) Desperado Genie	200 200/1(-203%)	(2) Desperado Genie 200/1 Runner-up in two points a year apart but has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles.
9th	11 9th (11) (150/1 -50%) Run For Cover	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Run For Cover 150/1 Dam won over fences; a little ominous that she has a hood and tongue-tie on for debut.
19	19 \|S\| (19) (7/1 -75%) Lucy Wang	7 7/1(-75%)	(19) Lucy Wang 7/1 French form looked ordinary, competent start for this stable when second at Leopardstown.
10th	8 10th (8) (200/1 -33%) Miss Direct	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Miss Direct 200/1 Beaten only around 12l when fifth in a Cork bumper last May; tailed off twice since then.
11th	20 11th (20) (200/1 -203%) Pebble To A Pearl	200 200/1(-203%)	(20) Pebble To A Pearl 200/1 First foal, dam 2m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Baltiman.
12th	15 12th (15) (200/1 +0%) We Will Rock You	200 200/1(+0%)	(15) We Will Rock You 200/1 Minor promise in a bumper on debut but has shown nothing since; pulled up last twice.
13th	16 13th (16) (150/1 -127%) Clonclough Lady	150 150/1(-127%)	(16) Clonclough Lady 150/1 First foal, dam hurdle/chase winner, closely related to hurdle winner Routes Delight.
14th	10 14th (10) (200/1 -33%) Rock On Dolly	200 200/1(-33%)	(10) Rock On Dolly 200/1 Big price and never got involved first time out at Navan under a fortnight ago.
15th	14 15th (14) (200/1 -100%) Thebeautifulgame	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) Thebeautifulgame 200/1 Dual winner on the Flat in Britain, tailed off on hurdling/Irish debut at Thurles.
16th	17 16th (17) (28/1 +15%) Duchamps Art	28 28/1(+15%)	(17) Duchamps Art 28/1 Half-sister to useful hurdle winner Morricone, dam bumper winner, in good hands.
17th	9 17th (9) (200/1 -33%) Raynbo	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) Raynbo 200/1 Jumped poorly when pulled up on Ayr debut, no sign of ability in two completed starts.
18th	1 18th (1) (200/1 -100%) Dance Floor Drama	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Dance Floor Drama 200/1 Tailed off in a point, last of nine in a recent Navan bumper, jockey said she made a noise.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

THE GREAT UNKNOWN showed enough in two starts against geldings earlier in the campaign to suggest she can make it third-time lucky under Rules. Having a first outing against her own sex, the five-year-old looks well placed to make the most of the opportunity. Her biggest threat could come from stablemate Garde La Peche, who easily beat a subsequent dual hurdles winner on her sole point-to-point start and something was clearly amiss when she failed to fire on her racecourse debut at Limerick over Christmas. Former French Flat winner Got Glory is another capable of much better. The Willie Mullins-trained mare was considered smart enough to make her Irish debut in Grade 1 company last April.

The Willie Mullins-trained Got Glory is basically an unknown quantity and slight preference is for MAGIC DAWN

14:40 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (17/2 -55%) Sattwaa	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Sattwaa 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 13 in minor event (20/1) at Kempton (8f). Off 141 days. Opening mark will probably require improvement. Twice ran well on AW last autumn; open to further progress back from 141 days off.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 -14%) Havana Force	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Havana Force 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/2, 1¾ lengths second of 12 to Princess In Rome in maiden at this C&D (AW) 28 days ago, no match for winner but clear of rest. Makes handicap debut. Has improved with each run but may have work cut out with that rival again. Placed in all three starts including when runner-up behind Princess In Rome here last time.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +20%) Princess In Rome	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Princess In Rome 2/1, Promising sort. 15/2, won 12-runner maiden at this C&D (AW) 28 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Havana Force. Makes handicap debut from workable mark and seems certain to progress further. Beat Havana Force in a maiden over C&D four weeks ago; could improve again.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 -14%) Lumiere D'or	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Lumiere D'or 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 7/2, third of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 104 days. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Proved consistent rather than progressive as a juvenile but respected all the same. Twice placed on Tapeta last year but held on Polytrack in between; now has a hood added.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/3 +17%) Simple Endeavour	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Simple Endeavour 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, paid price for racing freely in testing conditions when last of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy). Off 169 days. Booking of Murphy a plus. Makes handicap debut. Cost 800,000 gns as a yearling and should have more to offer. Beat just two rivals in three starts last autumn; AW/handicap debut after 169 days off.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -43%) Falling For You	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Falling For You 20/1, 66/1 and blinkered for 1st time, back on track when fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, AW). Off 91 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Off three months and looks vulnerable to less-exposed rivals now upped in trip.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

PRINCESS IN ROME beat Havana Force by just under two lengths to shed her maiden tag over C&D. The daughter of Masar renews rivalry on 4lb worse terms, but can confirm her superiority and make a winning handicap debut. Havana Force also goes handicapping for the first time and it would be no surprise to see her improve further. Any market support for Lumiere d'Or in a first-time hood would be interesting.

PRINCESS IN ROME overcame greenness to make a winning a C&D maiden last month and she makes plenty of appeal now handicapping with better still expected to come. Havana Force, runner-up in that contest, receives weight from that rival here and can pose the biggest threat again, though expensive-yearling Simple Endeavour sarts in handicaps from an eye-catching mark and rates as an interesting player.

This can go to PRINCESS IN ROME who did it nicely when winning a maiden over C&D four weeks ago. She remains open to further progress.

14:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 2 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 (1) ( ) Theformismighty		0 ()																															(1) Theformismighty , Expensive point winner who built on previous promise in a first-time tongue strap (also had breathing operation) when easily winning 6-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f) 15 days ago. Has a penalty to shoulder but may do better still. Easy win latest; now carries penalty against talented rival but still very much respected.
2	2 (2) ( ) Kruger Park		0 ()																															(2) Kruger Park , Didn't pull up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles before Christmas but has improved rapidly since going handicapping and got off the mark in dominant fashion at Newbury (20.5f, heavy) 34 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that and will be hard to beat if in the same form. Plenty in hand in Newbury handicap and he escapes a penalty today; strong form claims.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

Theformismighty put the race to bed a good way out when breaking through at Market Rasen and given that was his first start after wind surgery, the Dan Skelton-trained gelding may yet have deeper performances to come. However, KRUGER PARK has also made good progress and the vote goes his way in this close-knit match, with Paul Nicholls' improving contender escaping a penalty for his success in a Newbury conditional riders' handicap.

KRUGER PARK escapes a penalty for his dominant Newbury success and is taken to prove too strong for Market Rasen-scorer Theformismighty.

Things clicked in a big way for KRUGER PARK in a conditionals' handicap at Newbury last month and he is taken to follow up.

14:55 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +0%) Blue Las	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Blue Las 3/1, Bred to stay well and, while he showed something to work on in a bumper at Huntingdon 56 days ago, there's more required if he's to seriously feature. 4th against the boys at Huntingdon and there's substance to that form.
4	4 (4) (10/3 +33%) Made For Me	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Made For Me 10/3, £35,000 4-y-o, Malinas mare. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Made In Taipan and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Made In Time. Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Mar 2023). Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Bought for £35,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point last March.
6	6 (6) (4/1 +0%) The Last Drop	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) The Last Drop 4/1, Improved from debut when runner-up in an 8-runner bumper at Tramore 4 months ago. Has joined a new yard since and sets a reasonable standard. Ran well in both her Irish bumpers; latest form can be questioned but has ability.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +40%) Carrig Kate	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(3) Carrig Kate 9/2, £45,000 5-y-o, Westerner mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2½m hurdle winner Carrig Sam and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Carrig Rock. Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points (Mar 2023): Easy winner of a Portrush point (3m, soft/heavy) last March and then purchased for £45,000.
5	5 (5) (9/2 -13%) Shantwopointfive	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Shantwopointfive 9/2, £30,000 5-y-o, Shantou mare. Sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner/useful 3m chase winner Super Survivor and half-sister to a point winner. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023), so deserves plenty of respect. £30,000 purchase after winning an Irish point; that form hasn't worked out that well.
8	8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Kuma Beach	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Kuma Beach 14/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam, French 2¼m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/staying chaser (Welsh Grand National winner) Raz de Maree. Worthy of respect. Dam French 2m1f chase/2m2f hurdle winner from family of a Wesh National winner.
7	7 (7) (66/1 -100%) Hot Goddess	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Hot Goddess 66/1, Little encouragement at Kempton on debut and looks up against it. 33-1 when beaten a long way at Kempton after racing freely; others have shown more.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

An open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to SHANTWOPOINTFIVE. Warren Greatrex's point winner, a full-sister to the useful Super Survivor, was picked up for 30,000 pounds at the sales in November and, given her trainer's record in similar events, it would come as no surprise were she to make an immediate impact. The Last Drop hit the woodwork in a Galway bumper last time out and holds leading form claims, while market support should be noted for the Tom Lacey-trained Walkingtheline.

MADE FOR ME was runner-up in a point and her new yard should have her well prepared for this, so she gets the nod over The Last Drop, who found one too good at Tramore when last seen for different connections. Carrig Kate has scored between the flags and represents an in-form yard, so he's also worthy of consideration.

There was a lot to like about the debut effort of BLUE LAS against respected male opposition at Huntingdon and she's well bred.

15:05 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Naas Novices Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (2/1 +20%) Stoke The Fire	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Stoke The Fire 2/1, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. 7/1, 6¼ lengths third of 6 to Largy Hill in Michael Purcell Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Thurles (20.8f, soft) 42 days ago. Yard in good form. Should go well again. Stays well; third in Thurles Grade 3 over 2m5f; 2m over hurdles might be a bit sharp.
3	3 (3) (16/5 +20%) Toto Too	3.2 16/5(+20%)	(3) Toto Too 16/5, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 9½ lengths fifth of 8 to Lookaway in Sharp Novices' Hurdle (13/8) at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft) 160 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Warrants respect. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Peter Fahey; fifth of eight in Cheltenham Grade 2.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +30%) Faulty	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Faulty 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 5/4, didn't need to improve to win 20-runner novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 18 days ago, always holding on. Should go well again. Won 20-runner maiden with a bit in hand at Down Royal last month; should go well..
6	6 (6) (15/2 -125%) Undeniable Alibi	7.5 15/2(-125%)	(6) Undeniable Alibi 15/2, Stepped up on hurdle debut third to win 10-runner maiden at Clonmel (16f, heavy) 49 days ago, pushed out. Open to improvement and holds strong claims. Point winner was odds-on when successful on second hurdles start at Clonmel; handles heavy.
9	9 (9) (8/1 +0%) Como Park	8 8/1(+0%)	(9) Como Park 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Cork in November. Creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 124 days ago. Should go well again. Strong stayer; off four months, drop in trip a minus as is the absence of blinkers.
4	4 (4) (22/1 -57%) Aeros Luck	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Aeros Luck 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 3/1, career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft), comfortably. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. May have more to offer yet. Three seconds before maiden win at Listowel festival; not seen since and tongue-tie added.
5	5 (5) (22/1 -175%) Dark Note	22 22/1(-175%)	(5) Dark Note 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Sligo in July. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft, 22/1) 145 days ago. Others preferred. Best run when touched off in 18-runner Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; five months off.
7	7 (7) (25/1 +0%) El Champo	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) El Champo 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 3 wins from 13 runs this season. 25/1, creditable third of 6 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 26 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Won three handicaps last year including two on testing ground at Galway; new headgear.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -136%) Summer Melody	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Summer Melody 33/1, Fair hurdler. 4/6, below form second of 9 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 11 days ago. Work to do. Well beaten second when odds-on in a Limerick maiden; will be better for that run.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -100%) Killeemore Lad	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Killeemore Lad 66/1, Fair hurdler. Below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap (22/1) at the Curragh (14f, heavy), unable to sustain effort. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual winner over hurdles in early summer last year; off five months and 3lb wrong..

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

TOTO TOO has every chance of making a winning start to life with trainer Gavin Cromwell. Runner-up on his racecourse debut in a Galway bumper last August, the Ocovango gelding then won his first two outings over hurdles. Although slightly disappointing when upped in class at Cheltenham when last seen, the seven-year-old is very lightly raced and open to improvement. Stoke The Fire is difficult to assess given he has yet to receive a mark over hurdles. However, Willie Mullins would have had a multitude of options for this race, so the fact he relies on the five-year-old could be significant. Impressive Listowel winner Aeros Rock could also have more to offer, especially with connections reaching for a first-time tongue-tie.

Preference is for UNDENIABLE ALIBI, who got off the mark at Clonmel in February and remains open to further improvement. Stoke The Fire and Como Park rate the principal dangers.

A good little heat. FAULTY deserved a win which came in snug fashion at Down Royal and he can build on that. Toto Too is feared

15:10 Naas Novices Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/4 +44%) Francesi	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(2) Francesi 9/4, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, very good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Has to be taken seriously. Placed in three of his last four starts, but his strike-rate of 1-20 is not ideal.
9	9 (9) (5/1 +38%) Desfondado	5 5/1(+38%)	(9) Desfondado 5/1, 4/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Others are more persuasive. 1-14; just beaten on his Kempton return but not so good next time; not sure what to expect.
10	10 (10) (6/1 +25%) Landlordtothestars	6 6/1(+25%)	(10) Landlordtothestars 6/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 9/4, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 69 days ago, well positioned. Merits respect. In good form since returned to the AW; beaten a head over C&D in January; a player.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -75%) Cosmos Raj	7 7/1(-75%)	(1) Cosmos Raj 7/1, 9/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 33 days ago, readily. Should remain competitive. Three wins on Tapeta since December but found this an inadequate test over C&D in February.
3	3 (3) (15/2 +17%) Yeoman	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) Yeoman 15/2, Three wins from 8 runs last year. 9/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 164 days. Others more persuasive. Three wins at Wolverhampton last year; hard to know how he will cope with these conditions.
4	4 (4) (15/2 +17%) Dutch Kingdom	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(4) Dutch Kingdom 15/2, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 17/2, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 88 days ago. Visor back on. Merits respect. Ran better than it looked in both starts since winning here (7f); return to 1m should suit.
6	6 (6) (17/2 -21%) Overnight Oats	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(6) Overnight Oats 17/2, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm, 5/1). Off 6 months. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick. Worth a market check. Dual turf winner last year; enough to prove on stable/Polytrack debut after six months off.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -178%) Warning Sign	25 25/1(-178%)	(5) Warning Sign 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 7/2). Off 6 months. Significantly back down in trip. Can get involved if he's tuned up. Has to be a major question mark against him over this sharp 1m after 196 days off.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -567%) Mapogo	40 40/1(-567%)	(7) Mapogo 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 76 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Very hard to make a case for. Hasn't built on a promising Flat/stable debut in three starts since; needs a resurgence.
11	11 (11) (50/1 -100%) Semser	50 50/1(-100%)	(11) Semser 50/1, Temperamental sort. Course winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (10f, AW, 18/1) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Would have needed his recent return, but is likely to find this an insufficient test.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -838%) French Martini	150 150/1(-838%)	(8) French Martini 150/1, 43/10 and hooded for 1st time, tenth of 16 in maiden at Strasbourg (11.7f, soft). Off 145 days. First run for yard after leaving H-F. Devin. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. 0-5 in France; market should indicate what is expected on stable/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Cosmos Raj is a strong contender and should make a bold bid to complete a hat-trick after a couple of wins over the extended mile at Wolverhampton. However, he is likely to find this more competitive and there may be a bit of value in siding with LANDLORDTOTHESTARS, who is also best when on the front end. With Joe Leavy taking 5lb off his back, James Evans' four-year-old has a notable chance at the weights and can launch a bold bid from a favourable draw. Desfondado is also considered.

FRANCESCI is nicely treated and caught the eye from an unpromising position when second at Southwell last time, so he's fancied to go one better despite a tricky draw. Last-time-out winner Cosmos Raj is an obvious danger and Landlordtothestars can't be ruled out.

The choice is DUTCH KINGDOM who has twice run better than it looked since winning over 7f here. The return to 1m should suit him.

15:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (13/8 -9%) Twp Stori	1.625 13/8(-9%)	(4) Twp Stori 13/8, Progressive type who got off the mark in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, heavy) 17 days ago, shaken up to assert. Expected to be bang there despite taking a 7 lb rise in the weights. Progressive 6yo who won in good style at Fontwell last month; holds leading claims up 7lb.
2	2 (2) (9/2 +0%) Moonlight Artist	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Moonlight Artist 9/2, Got off the mark at Exeter (23f, soft) in November and largely in good nick since, second of 6 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. Beaten 21l when second at Wincanton but it wasn't a bad run and he could be involved.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +0%) Young At Heart	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Young At Heart 6/1, Unreliable individual. Not discredited when third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) 17 days ago, going in snatches. Up in trip. Others remain more persuasive. Pretty encouraging efforts in first two handicaps and the step up in trip could be a plus.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +25%) Newtonian	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Newtonian 6/1, Remains a maiden after 19 runs but he posted a respectable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 26 days ago. Considered with cheekpieces back on. Not without a chance on this season's best form, but he's inconsistent and now 0-19.
7	7 (7) (13/2 -18%) R Bernard	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(7) R Bernard 13/2, Poor maiden hurdler/chaser for Sam Allwood. Good effort on yard bow when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 17 days ago so not ruled out with cheekpieces back on. Made it 0-13 on recent yard debut at Southwell but well backed and may have needed the run.
1	1 (1) (9/1 -38%) River Voyage	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) River Voyage 9/1, Winning Irish pointer and best run over hurdles when third of 6 in novice at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Much respected on his handicap debut. Well beaten on his 3 hurdle runs but this point winner has realistic claims now h'capping.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -10%) Elfride	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Elfride 22/1, Improved to win a 23f Uttoxeter handicap last spring but it's all been rather inauspicious since and she looks up against it from 2 lb out of the handicap. Won at Uttoxeter last May but has struggled more recently; major turnaround required.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

TWP STORI ran out a comfortable winner at Fontwell and assuming the relatively quick turnaround isn't an issue, another big run can be expected from the six-year-old while the forecast heavy ground is still on his side. Moonlight Artist should also handle the conditions and can make this a good test for the selection. Young At Heart is going the right way and could make an impact if she handles the step up in trip.

An open handicap but Sam Drinkwater's progressive TWP STORI looked to have something in hand when scoring at Fontwell last time and can follow up at the chief expense of Wincanton runner-up Moonlight Artist. Handicap-debutant River Voyage could also have a say along with in-form maiden R Bernard.

There is a lot to like about the claims of TWP STORI (nap), who has improved over staying trips and had something in hand at Fontwell.

15:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/5 +35%) Highlands Legacy	0.4 2/5(+35%)	(3) Highlands Legacy 2/5, Placed in a pair of bumpers earlier this term and made a promising start over hurdles when second of 12 in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f, heavy). In the process of running creditably when falling heavily 2 out at Carlisle subsequently. Sets the standard. In front but pressed when falling at Carlisle; this has the look of an easier race.
2	2 (2) (11/2 -57%) Ascension Day	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Ascension Day 11/2, Looked all set to record a big-priced debut win under Rules only to career off the course late on at Worcester last summer. Disappointed at Cheltenham 6 months later but shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when third at this course (20.4f) last time. Latest third was remote; has place claims but looks vulnerable from a win perspective.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -9%) Montys Soldier	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Montys Soldier 6/1, Easy winner of sole start in Irish points. Showed promise on his only outing in bumpers for Michael Scudamore and did the same under a considerate ride when fourth on his hurdling debut at Doncaster (16.6f). Open to improvement but it'll likely be handicaps over further when he's of most interest. Tailed off at Doncaster but remains of interest on his pointing/bumper promise.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Musique De Fee	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Musique De Fee 12/1, Ran to modest level both starts in bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fourth of 7 at Wincanton (2m5f). However, went backwards when well held at Plumpton subsequently and has since had a breathing operation. Close up in a point and bumper; has made an ordinary start hurdling (over further).
1	1 (1) (16/1 -60%) Arlo	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Arlo 16/1, Fair hurdler for Stuart Crawford and, after 18 months off, showed that he retains plenty of ability when third in a Sedgefield maiden in October. Has been disappointing since, though, running no sort of race in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon 18 days ago. Blinkers now the choice of headgear. 12-race maiden who needs to raise his game in the blinkers to stand a chance.
5	5 (5) (33/1 +50%) Moor End	33 33/1(+50%)	(5) Moor End 33/1, Showed a bit when third in his sole outing in bumpers but made an inauspicious start over hurdles at Hereford 26 days ago. Fell at the sixth at Hereford and his jumping had been ponderous before then.
6	6 (6) (66/1 -32%) Moves Like Monty	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Moves Like Monty 66/1, Irish point winner but has been pulled up both starts over hurdles. Irish point winner; pulled up in both his hurdles, over 3m on soft and 2m on good.
7	7 (7) (250/1 -400%) Telenn D'annain	250 250/1(-400%)	(7) Telenn D'annain 250/1, Well beaten in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling at Taunton last week. Has shown little in two bumpers and a novice hurdle for which he went off at 300-1.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

HIGHLANDS LEGACY bumped into a useful type when finishing second on his penultimate start, and he was similarly luckless when coming down two from home over 2m1f at Carlisle most recently. However, he has shown enough to suggest that a contest of this nature should be within his grasp. Arlo has shaped as if the application of blinkers may eke out some improvement on more than one occasion and is expected to bounce back from a subdued effort last month to emerge as the main danger. Montys Soldier made eye-catching late headway over an extended 2m at Doncaster last month and completes the shortlist.

HIGHLANDS LEGACY sets a clear standard so he's a straightforward choice to get off the mark in a weak maiden. Ascension Day is preferred to Montys Soldier for forecast purposes.

Jonjo O'Neill's HIGHLANDS LEGACY was just starting to look vulnerable when coming down at Carlisle but this could be an easier race.

15:35 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
21	21 (21) (9/2 +55%) Papa Barns	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(21) Papa Barns 9/2, Unreliable sort. 12/1, first run since leaving J. T. R. Dreaper when respectable fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Comes into the reckoning on the basis of creditable Leopardstown fourth last month.
9	9 (9) (9/2 +18%) Coillte Aris	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(9) Coillte Aris 9/2, Promising type. First run since leaving Ms Debbie Hartnett when good fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy, 3/1) 84 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Interesting contender. Promise on stable/handicap debut, very interesting with champion jockey booked.
4	4 (4) (15/2 +6%) Ernie From Nurney	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Ernie From Nurney 15/2, 13/2, creditable third of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Looks competitive on form. Running over fences lately, deserves respect for his third at Thurles off a similar mark.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -7%) Tell Us This	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) Tell Us This 8/1, Promising type. 5/4, creditable sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20.6f, soft) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Likely more to come on handicap hurdle debut. Disappointing favourite when upped in trip and dropped in class at Thurles a month ago.
3	3 (3) (8/1 -60%) Verbal Sparring	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Verbal Sparring 8/1, Returned to form when second in handicap at this course in February and was in process of posting similar form when coming down lateon here (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Likely contender. Staying on when falling at the last at Naas last time, a good chance he can make amends.
13	13 (13) (9/1 -50%) Chosen Shant	9 9/1(-50%)	(13) Chosen Shant 9/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Creditable second of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at this course (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago, better placed than most. Can make presence felt. Has to be taken seriously after her second behind an easy winner at this venue last month.
17	17 (17) (11/1 -10%) The Flying Donkey	11 11/1(-10%)	(17) The Flying Donkey 11/1, Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.9f, soft, 15/2) 80 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Decent run at Tramore in his first handicap, not quite as good in subsequent attempts.
22	22 (22) (11/1 +21%) Thelonglad	11 11/1(+21%)	(22) Thelonglad 11/1, 5/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Not a big price when seventh at Thurles last time, tongue-tie on now, good claimer aboard.
7	7 (7) (18/1 -29%) Ladyeze Man	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Ladyeze Man 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 33/1) 172 days ago, clear of rest. Enters calculations. Beaten only a neck on handicap debut in a 17-runner event at Cork in October, good chance.
8	8 (8) (25/1 +24%) Premier Queen	25 25/1(+24%)	(8) Premier Queen 25/1, Below form seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy, 20/1) 25 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Best run in a while came at Thurles on penultimate start, fair seventh at Naas last time.
10	10 (10) (25/1 +62%) Irish Impulse	25 25/1(+62%)	(10) Irish Impulse 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy, 33/1) 25 days ago. Work to do. Hinted at ability in maidens, has struggled in handicaps at Clonmel and this venue.
5	5 (5) (28/1 -75%) It's Never Simple	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) It's Never Simple 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, heavy, 100/1) 39 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Big price in four maiden outings, hard to assess but worth a market check in this grade.
27	27 (27) (33/1 -65%) Red Striker	33 33/1(-65%)	(27) Red Striker 33/1, First run since leaving Andrew McNamara when creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 80/1) 26 days ago, running on. Merits consideration. RESERVE. Second reserve, not a bad run at Gowran last month for a new stable and after a good break.
28	28 (28) (33/1 -65%) One And Only	33 33/1(-65%)	(28) One And Only 33/1, 22/1, creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Others look better treated. RESERVE. Third reserve, has failed to reach the first four in a race of any description, tough task.
19	19 (19) (33/1 +18%) Man River	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Man River 33/1, 16/1, tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 65 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt. In fair form last November/December, hard to fancy on the form of two starts in January.
15	15 (15) (40/1 -60%) No Big Deal	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) No Big Deal 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at this course (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. Tongue strap on for 1st time. May be capable of better. Down the field on handicap debut at Naas, tongue-tie on now, plenty to prove.
12	12 (12) (50/1 -52%) Our Chezney	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Our Chezney 50/1, Bit below form ninth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Up against it. Little to recommend in bumpers and maiden hurdles, belated handicap debut at age of eight.
20	20 (20) (50/1 -52%) Ennemi Public	50 50/1(-52%)	(20) Ennemi Public 50/1, One win from 36 NH runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Thurles (22.1f, soft) 42 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Others more appealing. Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick in January, moderate sixth in a chase last time.
24	24 (24) (50/1 +0%) Kiss My Lucky Egg	50 50/1(+0%)	(24) Kiss My Lucky Egg 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (12f) 48 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Yet to score over hurdles. Creditable effort in a Gowran handicap hurdle last September, modest form since then..
16	16 (16) (66/1 +0%) Ballerina Boxer	66 66/1(+0%)	(16) Ballerina Boxer 66/1, Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 80/1) 32 days ago. Hard to recommend. Fourth in a bumper, held by Papa Barns on form of her handicap debut at Leopardstown..
11	11 (11) (80/1 -142%) Noriska De La Mare	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Noriska De La Mare 80/1, Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. Yard in good form. Improvement required on handicap hurdle debut. Some promise in bumpers, ordinary form in maiden hurdles, perhaps premature to write off.
25	25 (25) (100/1 -100%) Rebelle Chaud	100 100/1(-100%)	(25) Rebelle Chaud 100/1, Bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.6f, good to soft, 14/1). Off 24 months. Likely best watched. Not beaten far on occasion but absent for two years, up against it.
1	1 (1) (125/1 -25%) Champagne Saloon	125 125/1(-25%)	(1) Champagne Saloon 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 130 days ago, folding. Hood back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Absent since pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in November, hard to make a case.
23	23 (23) (125/1 -213%) Drop The Harrow	125 125/1(-213%)	(23) Drop The Harrow 125/1, Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, soft, 33/1). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Anthony McCann. Others preferred. Showed very little in six hurdle runs for his two previous trainers, off for almost a year.
18	18 (18) (125/1 -89%) Tullabrack Lad	125 125/1(-89%)	(18) Tullabrack Lad 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 116 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Modest form in maidens, big price when towards the back at Cork in his first handicap.

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VERBAL SPARRING can recover losses having held every chance when falling at the final flight at this track last month. Sent off favourite on the back of a promising runner-up effort here, he obviously has a liking for the venue. Still well handicapped relative to his mark on the Flat, the five-year-old can register a first career success. Papa Barns is also a long-standing maiden, but the Tom Dreaper-trained seven-year-old caught the eye staying on late in a better contest at Leopardstown. Ladyeze Man, who has been off the track since just being denied at Cork in October, would have to be given a serious chance if fit enough.

Preference is for COILLTE ARIS, who acquitted herself well on yard debut at Clonmel in January and has the assistance of Paul Townend. Verbal Sparring and Tell Us This head the list of dangers.

IT may be worth giving another chance to VERBAL SPARRING, a faller at the last flight at Naas on his latest start

15:40 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (9/4 +10%) Moulin Booj	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(6) Moulin Booj 9/4, Stepped forward from reappearance when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (5f, 10/3) 23 days ago, overcoming trouble in running. Up in grade but he's not taken lightly in his current form. Impressive in a 5f handicap at Southwell last month; 7lb rise demands further progress.
4	4 (4) (3/1 +0%) Star Of Lady M	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) Star Of Lady M 3/1, Proved as good as ever when winning at this C&D in February. Soon back to form when second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/1) 22 days ago, headed close home. Enters calculations. Two course wins this winter; career best when second at Newcastle last time; contender.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +45%) Crimson Sand	6 6/1(+45%)	(5) Crimson Sand 6/1, C&D winner who ended long losing run with success at Chelmsford City in February. However, not in the same form when ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 11/) 46 days ago. Has had a wind op since. 5f win at Chelmsford in Feb; less good next time and has had wind surgery since; opposable.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +13%) Lil Guff	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Lil Guff 13/2, Ended last season in good form, faring best of those ridden prominently when fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 12/1) in September. Has gone well fresh in the past, so she's a major player on her return. Progressive last season; returns on a competitive mark but she'll need to be at her best.
3	3 (3) (17/2 -13%) Grace Angel	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(3) Grace Angel 17/2, Successful at Redcar and Haydock last season, making all on both occasions. After 6 months off, better for the run when eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 25/1) 12 days ago. Has dropped below her last winning mark. Sharper for her recent return, well drawn and should make a bold bid from the front.
7	7 (7) (10/1 -82%) Lihou	10 10/1(-82%)	(7) Lihou 10/1, Five wins from 15 runs last year, including at this C&D. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 6/1) 3 weeks ago. Not discounted from his current mark. Down in the weights, Oisin Murphy booked and boasts a good record over C&D; could revive.
1	1 (1) (12/1 -9%) Isle Of Lismore	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Isle Of Lismore 12/1, In good heart for most of last season, winning at Newmarket in July, but finished the campaign with a lesser effort when ninth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Ascot (5f, good to soft). Back down in grade after 8 months off. Off since poor run at Ascot 250 days ago; record fresh doesn't point to this being his day.
8	8 (8) (22/1 -100%) The Defiant	22 22/1(-100%)	(8) The Defiant 22/1, Three-time C&D winner who gained first victory for current yard at Chelmsford City in March. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 6/1) ago, slowly away before racing freely. Remains on a workable mark. Beaten in a weaker race at Southwell last week and looks vulnerable in this field.

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Crimson Sand is an interesting one to note in the betting on his first run since undergoing wind surgery, while Lil Guff and Star Of Lady M are a couple of others with solid claims at this level. However, MOULIN BOOJ has started this year with a couple of sterling efforts and on the back of a relatively cosy victory over this trip at Southwell, a 7lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent this still low-mileage four-year-old from going in again.

LIL GUFF remains lightly raced on all-weather, doing well in the circumstances when making the frame at Southwell on her final start last year, so she could still have more to offer on her return. She is taken to get the better of Moulin Booj, who showed improved from when winning at the same course on his latest outing, with Star of Lady M also considered.

A competitive sprint in which STAR OF LADY M is preferred to Moulin Booj in her bid for a third course win.

15:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/4 -29%) Nine Nine Nine	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(2) Nine Nine Nine 9/4, Off the mark at Leicester in January and doubled tally back at that venue last month. Remained in form since, third of 5 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft) 5 days ago. Underfoot conditions fine and entitled to go well again. Two wins this year and fair third at Haydock on Saturday; might not be far away.
4	4 (4) (9/4 +0%) Yellow Jacket	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(4) Yellow Jacket 9/4, Took advantage of a slipping mark when shedding his maiden tag in a 7-runner handicap chase (10/3) at Bangor (17.4f, heavy) in February prior to finishing solid second from 4 lb higher at Huntingdon (16.5f) 18 days ago. One of the likelier types back up in trip. In good form over 2m1f/2m the last twice and every chance he'll be fine at this trip.
1	1 (1) (10/3 +26%) Kap Chidley	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Kap Chidley 10/3, Made a promising return when runner-up at Uttoxeter (3m) in October and again ran well when fifth at Musselburgh the following month. Disappointed twice since though, latterly on back of wind op/fitted with tongue strap (retained here) when fourth at Plumpton 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Disappointing the last twice but well treated on last year's best form and not written off.
3	3 (3) (11/2 -38%) Hidalgo Des Bordes	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Hidalgo Des Bordes 11/2, Runner-up in an Irish point back in May 2022 and hinted at promise on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles since the turn of the year, third of 12 in Plumpton maiden (15.9f) 38 days ago. Goes handicapping over fences now and better showing certainly not ruled out. Point winner who is open to improvement sent straight over fences for his handicap debut.
5	5 (5) (20/1 +0%) Leading The Way	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Leading The Way 20/1, Modest maiden hurdler who offered little in pair of chase starts, latterly when well held last of 4 at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) in February. Mark has eased further but he can only be watched. His mark continues to fall but he was tailed off in February on his first two chase starts.
6	6 (6) (25/1 -56%) Higgs	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Higgs 25/1, Veteran who hasn't tasted successful since 2018 and others arrive with more pressing claims judged on recent efforts. 3rd at Leicester in January but this 11yo has struggled since and is now 0-15 over fences.

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NINE NINE NINE has been kept busy since the turn of the year and with two wins over fences already registered, further success can come his way with both distance and ground in his favour once again. Yellow Jacket has to be feared despite being as yet unproven over a trip this far, while former point-to-pointer Hidalgo Des Bordes may well improve for this sterner test of stamina and switch to fences having shown some improvement over hurdles at Plumpton.

YELLOW JACKET has got back on track equipped with a tongue tie in recent starts, successful at Bangor prior to a good second at Huntingdon 18 days ago, and he earns the vote stepping back up in trip. Nine Nine Nine is another who arrives in form and can feature, whilst market confidence behind chase-debutant Hidalgo des Bordes would need to be viewed positively.

The point winner HIDALGO DES BORDES could relish the switch to fences and is taken to exploit a lowly mark on handicap debut.

15:55 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:03 Clonmel Maiden Chase 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (5/2 -25%) Jasmin De Cotte	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) Jasmin De Cotte 5/2, Runner-up sole start in points. Fair form over hurdles, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.8f, heavy) 46 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. 2nd in a point; shaped okay over hurdles so far but would need to raise his game.
5	5 (5) (3/1 +25%) Wee Charlie	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Wee Charlie 3/1, Fair hurdler and similar form over fences, in process of running well when falling last in handicap at Limerick (17.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Not dismissed lightly. Booked for 2nd when falling at Limerick latest; several good races in defeat previously.
9	9 (9) (5/1 -25%) Pebble Bleu	5 5/1(-25%)	(9) Pebble Bleu 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules who improved on exploits in bumpers/over hurdles when second of 7 in novice chase at Thurles (17.9f, heavy) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Easily one of the least exposed here and big player with a repeat. Encouraging chase debut latest; if she finds improvement from that, she's the one to beat.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +0%) Tempo Chapter Two	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Tempo Chapter Two 5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy, 80/1) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and definite possibilities on pick of form in this sphere. Tailed off in 2 recent h'cap hurdles; good chase form last year though; respected.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +0%) Another Ocana	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Another Ocana 14/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Not yet scaled same heights over fences but yet to be asked for everything when third of 8 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.5f, heavy, 8/1) 25 days ago, badly hampered 2 out. Still, more needed if he's to open his account here. Not a bad run over fences at Limerick last time but tough ask on these terms.
8	8 (8) (14/1 +0%) Knocknagappagh	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Knocknagappagh 14/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase (16/1) at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) 51 days ago, beaten when pulled up before twelfth. Back down in trip. 2nd in 3 chase starts this term; pulled up at Ayr latest but respected back down in trip.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -29%) Warm In Gorey	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Warm In Gorey 18/1, Fair hurdler, latest win at Punchestown in June. Similar form when third on chase debut at Thurles (18.3f) in November but found little back over hurdles when fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) later that month. Given a break ahead of return to chasing. Creditable 3rd on chase debut 2 runs ago; acts on this ground; may be more to come if fit.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -60%) Bents Hollow	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Bents Hollow 40/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who was in the frame all 4 starts for Donald McCain last season. However, offered little returning from 9 months off/on yard debut at Limerick in November. Chase debut. Point winner; consistent in Britain; only seen once for new yard and now makes chase debut.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -100%) Flidais	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Flidais 50/1, 22/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 65 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Switch to chasing needs to have positive effect on back of 65 days off. 1-14 under rules and her best form is on quicker ground; pulled up on heavy latest.

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JASMIN DE COTTE, runner-up in his only point-to-point at Monksgrange last March, can make a winning debut over fences. Although a distant third was the geldings best placing from four runs over hurdles, he was always likely to make a better chaser. Paul Nolan has opted to apply a first-time hood on the five-year-old here. Tempo Chapter Two has dropped a long way in the handicap since his days with Willie Mullins but is still relatively unexposed as a chaser. He has yet to trouble the judge on two runs for Paul Flynn but has plenty of experience which should be an asset in this company. Wee Charlie is another capable of getting involved for recent Irish Grand National winning trainer Thomas Gibney.

PEBBLE BLEU improved on the form she displayed in bumpers/over hurdles when runner-up on chase debut at Thurles 3 weeks ago and a repeat should see her play a lead role here. Tempo Chapter Two rates a big threat on the pick of his form in this sphere, whilst Jasmin de Cotte and Warm in Gorey are others worthy of a second look.

PEBBLE BLEU is preferred after an encouraging start to life over fences last month on similar ground and she can step forward from that

16:03 Clonmel Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (15/8 +0%) Wild Side Of Life	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(2) Wild Side Of Life 15/8, Easily opened his account in Irish points at third attempt last spring and runner-up on 2 of his 3 completed starts in novice hurdles, most recently at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) on Boxing Day. Booking of Harry Cobden and step up in trip are both big plus points for this handicap debutant. Second in two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m4f); can improve over 3m in handicaps.
6	6 (6) (2/1 +33%) Innisfree Lass	2 2/1(+33%)	(6) Innisfree Lass 2/1, Looked an improved model in first-time cheekpieces when landing a 6-runner C&D mares' handicap in February. Went down narrowly in follow-up bid back here (heavy) 17 days ago, for which a 4 lb rise is fair, and another bold show anticipated. Wide-margin C&D winner in February may have bettered that form when second here last month.
4	4 (4) (6/1 -100%) Hostile Hotelier	6 6/1(-100%)	(4) Hostile Hotelier 6/1, Made a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Hexham in November. Doubled his tally back in this sphere with a tongue strap added (retained) over 20.4f on heavy going here recently and a 4 lb rise looks manageable. 2-7 over hurdles after last month's 2m4f course win; tries a new trip today.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +22%) Faded Fantasy	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Faded Fantasy 7/1, Opened his account in a 20.4f maiden here last summer, but hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps since and looked a non-stayer tried over a similar trip to this at Wincanton last time. Impressive course maiden winner last June but has lost his way a bit since.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -67%) Barricane	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Barricane 10/1, Back to form when scoring at Uttoxeter in December and posted a career-best when striking again over 25f at Huntingdon on his penultimate start, despite racing lazily. Bad mistake at the third-last did for him at Catterick last time but could be a factor here if avoiding such mishaps. Dual hurdle winner this season but has some quirks and is not an easy one to predict.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -14%) Grove Road	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Grove Road 16/1, Looked a promising stayer in the making when winning a brace of novice hurdles in late 2022. However, hasn't kicked on since and while he's now 10 lb below the mark off which he was well held in this sphere at Ludlow in January (otherwise campaigned over fences this season), he is hard to warm to. Reverts to hurdling on a very good mark but has much more to prove than some.

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In a race where few hold secrets from the handicapper, it may pay to side with the relatively unexposed WILD SIDE OF LIFE. He ran with plenty of credit when finishing second over an extended 2m3f at Sedgefield in December and can make his handicap debut a winning one off what looks a workable opening mark. Hostile Hotelier may emerge as the chief threat having been nudged up 4lb for a recent success over 2m4f here, while Innisfree Lass clearly thrives over C&D and she cannot be dismissed for the in-form Stuart Edmunds team.

With improvement likely now upped in trip for this handicap debut, WILD SIDE OF LIFE makes plenty of appeal with Harry Cobden in the hot-seat. The 6-y-o has found just one too good on both completed starts in this sphere and his opening mark looks plausible. The mare Innisfree Lass has left her previous form well behind equipped with cheekpieces over this C&D the last twice and she is greatly respected, while Hostile Hotelier is also another strong candidate.

C&D winner INNISFREE LASS has made rapid progress since cheekpieces were added in February and is taken to double her tally.

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

16:15 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (10/3 +49%) Hillsdale	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(1) Hillsdale 10/3, 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago, responding well. Back up in trip. Solid claims. Bounced back from low-key h'cap debut to win off 10lb lower latest; new trip should suit.
13	13 (13) (7/2 +30%) Solly Attwell	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(13) Solly Attwell 7/2, Promising individual. ¾-length second of 10 to Jouster in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 40 days ago, running on. Open to further improvement and worth a chance to turn the tables with that rival. Only beaten 1l by Jouster on h'cap debut; up 4lb and shorter trip may not help.
15	15 (15) (9/2 +10%) Three In A Row	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(15) Three In A Row 9/2, Promising sort. Good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy, 13/2) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Bits of promise in maiden hurdles; 3rd on h'cap debut last month and may come on for that.
2	2 (2) (6/1 -33%) Jouster	6 6/1(-33%)	(2) Jouster 6/1, Promising individual. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy, 5/4) 40 days ago by ¾ length from Solly Attwell, always holding on. Not taken lightly. Involved when falling 2 out in Jan'; gained compensation since; value for winning margin.
8	8 (8) (17/2 +39%) Clear The Clouds	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(8) Clear The Clouds 17/2, 4/1, below form seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-14; some good races in defeat but below par latest; vulnerable to those more progressive.
11	11 (11) (12/1 -20%) Stealthy Tom	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Stealthy Tom 12/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this season. 17/2, fourteenth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Potentially thrown in on chasing form, so market will be informative on return. Won Listed h'cap chase off 129 last summer but this may be pipe opener for summer campaign.
4	4 (4) (12/1 +0%) Gabriel Ranger	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Gabriel Ranger 12/1, 10/1, good fourth of 18 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. One to note, particularly if the market speaks in his favour. 0-8 but has shown promise in maiden hurdles; h'capper given him a chance from this mark.
22	22 (22) (14/1 +44%) Mahlers Cove	14 14/1(+44%)	(22) Mahlers Cove 14/1, Respectable fourth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 11/1) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Won off 4lb lower last season; hit and miss over fences this term; likely vulnerable.
24	24 (24) (22/1 -10%) That's About Right	22 22/1(-10%)	(24) That's About Right 22/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft, 12/1) 80 days ago. Others have more potential. 0-9 but some creditable efforts since switching to h'caps; shorter trip may not help.
19	19 (19) (22/1 +45%) King Kali	22 22/1(+45%)	(19) King Kali 22/1, Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (18.5f, soft, 200/1) 67 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. 2nd in a 2021 bumper; missed 2022 and hasn't progressed in maiden hurdles this term.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -25%) Tomas O Maille	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Tomas O Maille 25/1, Eighth of 14 in novice chase (7/2) at Thurles (18.3f, soft) on debut over fences 154 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Not taken lightly. Tailed off on chase debut but good runs on better ground over timber previously.
9	9 (9) (25/1 -25%) Straight Home	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Straight Home 25/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 12/1, good seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 126 days ago. Mark looks potentially lenient based on bumper form, so worth a market check. Point winner; won mares' bumper on debut; hasn't built on that this term; tough mark.
28	28 (28) (28/1 -12%) Glenabo Bridge	28 28/1(-12%)	(28) Glenabo Bridge 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. 11/1, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 26 days ago. RESERVE. Running okay in defeat of late but probably needs further these days; reserve.
20	20 (20) (33/1 +18%) Chainofconsequence	33 33/1(+18%)	(20) Chainofconsequence 33/1, Consistent performer. Latest win in chase at Limerick in December. 14/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. In good form earlier this year but tailed off over fences last 3 starts; same hurdle mark.
25	25 (25) (33/1 +18%) Early Arrival	33 33/1(+18%)	(25) Early Arrival 33/1, One win from 30 NH runs. 12/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, soft) 128 days ago. 1-30 under rules and wasn't in any sort of form when last seen; off 128 days.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -21%) Jake Peter	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Jake Peter 40/1, 22/1 and hooded for 1st time, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f), missing break. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 17/26 on last hurdle outing. Hasn't shown much in this sphere since 2019 and vulnerable back over timber; off 104 days.
17	17 (17) (40/1 -21%) Bloomhill	40 40/1(-21%)	(17) Bloomhill 40/1, 22/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 26 days ago. Others make more appeal. Dual point winner; promise last term but struggled this term inc' h'caps last 2 runs.
5	5 (5) (40/1 +20%) Katherine	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Katherine 40/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (23.7f, soft) 59 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Best form is on better ground and tailed off on testing ground latest; off 59 days.
12	12 (12) (50/1 -150%) Juniper Hill	50 50/1(-150%)	(12) Juniper Hill 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 180 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Promise on quicker ground but lesser efforts on soft last twice and may need this.
16	16 (16) (50/1 -100%) Yulong Voice	50 50/1(-100%)	(16) Yulong Voice 50/1, Sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.8f, heavy, 22/1) 54 days ago. Hard to fancy. 2-22 over hurdles; all best form is on quicker ground than this and probably needs further.
14	14 (14) (66/1 -164%) The Derry Girl	66 66/1(-164%)	(14) The Derry Girl 66/1, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Fergal O'Brien. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs to up her game. Successful on final start in Britain; likely best watched on yard debut; different ground.
23	23 (23) (66/1 -100%) Rauzan	66 66/1(-100%)	(23) Rauzan 66/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 150/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Showed a bit more when a distant 4th over hurdles latest but needs a lot more here.
21	21 (21) (100/1 +0%) Tony's Pet	100 100/1(+0%)	(21) Tony's Pet 100/1, 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, soft) 83 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Lambe. Shown very little in the last 12 months including here latest; off 83 days and new yard.
7	7 (7) (100/1 -203%) Blast Of Koeman	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Blast Of Koeman 100/1, Temperamental sort. Two wins from 53 NH runs. Last of 8 in minor event chase at Punchestown (24f, soft, 40/1) 130 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Some promising form last term but tailed off sole start this year; poor record fresh.
26	26 (26) (100/1 -203%) Good Time Belle	100 100/1(-203%)	(26) Good Time Belle 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Tailed off in 4 maiden hurdles but may do better on h'cap debut; check market; reserve.

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Recent Fairyhouse runner-up SOLLY ATTWELL can go one place better for the in-form Cian Collins yard. Having reached the frame in four of his six point-to-point starts, the six-year-old initially faced some stiff opposition in his maiden hurdles but showed a lot more on his handicap debut last time. With the benefit of that experience, he should be hard to beat, despite the large field. Jouster justified favouritism in that aforementioned race, but has work to do if he is to confirm form on these revised ratings. Nonetheless, the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old has to be respected. Stealthy Tom would be a danger to all off his much lower hurdles rating if fit after an absence.

SOLLY ATTWELL was denied by Jouster at Fairyhouse last time but was strong at the finish and, on better terms, is worth a chance to reverse the form with Jack Kennnedy booked. Hillsdale is an obvious danger to the pair of them after scoring at this course last month and Stealthy Tom can't be ruled out from a significantly lower hurdles mark.

Paul Townend takes a rare outside ride on HILLSDALE who should relish this step up in trip and may be able to defy his 10lb rise

16:15 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (1/3 +38%) Mahboob	0.333333 1/3(+38%)	(2) Mahboob 1/3, Made plenty of appeal on paper and overcame inexperience when winning 8-runner minor event at this C&D (6/5) on debut in December, finding extra. Looks the one to beat with improvement to come. Created a good impression over C&D on debut and should improve for that experience.
1	1 (1) (10/3 -33%) Lakota Brave	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Lakota Brave 10/3, Stepped forward from his debut effort when landing 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (8f, 15/2) 23 days ago, well on top finish. Open to further progress as he goes up in trip. Bettered debut form when winning over a mile at Newcastle; claims of lasting home here.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -82%) Hurtle Wallop	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Hurtle Wallop 10/1, Much improved from his first outing when fourth of 8 in minor event at Ascot (12f, good, 100/1) in October. May do better again on his return from 6 months off. Bettered debut AW form switched to turf last October; drop back to this trip is the worry.
4	4 (4) (100/1 -100%) Ronaldoreturns	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Ronaldoreturns 100/1, Made the frame on hurdling debut but struggled in 2 subsequent outings, tailed off in novice at Doncaster (16.6f, soft, 80/1) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Charles & Adam Pogson with hood/tongue strap applied. Ability on hurdle debut in November but well beaten since; headgear added for new yard.
5	5 (5) (250/1 -279%) Voix De Bocelli	250 250/1(-279%)	(5) Voix De Bocelli 250/1, Fair form over hurdles in France, placed on 2 of 4 starts. However, making his first run since leaving Francois Nicolle he was pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, heavy, 200/1) 34 days ago. Hint of ability in French hurdles but well beaten on British debut; tough task on Flat.

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MAHBOOB rewarded the patience shown by connections when making a successful introduction over C&D in December. He won with something to spare and the Gosdens' four-year-old has been found an excellent opportunity to continue his education. Lakota Brave benefited from his debut third at Newcastle when returning to the same venue to break through 11 days later, although stepping up in trip may not suit on pedigree. With that in mind, the main danger could be Hurtle Wallop, who showed a lot more on his second start when fourth at Ascot in October.

The well-bred MAHBOOB made a promising start amidst greenness when successful at this C&D in December, digging deep when challenged, and he can build on that effort to follow up. Lakota Brave opened his account at the second attempt and looks the main danger, with Hurtle Wallop the pick of the remainder.

Everything looks in place for a big run from MAHBOOB, who created a good impression over this C&D on debut. He's open to improvement

16:25 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (13/8 -30%) Damarta	1.625 13/8(-30%)	(3) Damarta 13/8, Improved performer over hurdles following wind surgery, confirming promise of his Uttoxeter third when running out a comfortable winner at Southwell (15.8f, soft) in January. Steady pace did him no favours at Huntingdon next time but there's a good chance that such a scenario will also ensue here. Won easily at Southwell then third in warm little race at Huntingdon; retains potential.
1	1 (1) (15/8 -25%) Lemoncello	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(1) Lemoncello 15/8, Didn't do much wrong in this sphere on the other side of the Channel and won 9-runner 4-y-o event on second chase start at Fontainebleau when last seen in October. Handicapper has taken no chances but leading yard does well with French recruits and the forecast testing conditions won't be a problem. New trainer does very well with French recruits; could have part to play on British debut.
2	2 (2) (9/4 +32%) Tommie Gun	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(2) Tommie Gun 9/4, Made a successful debut over hurdles in 2m novice at Southwell in December. Failed to build on that next 2 starts but back on track when third on handicap bow at Newbury (16.3f, soft) last time and should make his presence felt here off 1 lb lower. Third at Newbury on last month's handicap debut and he might be able to build on it.

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Lemoncello was victorious over fences at Fontainebleau in October and has since switched to the Venetia Williams stable, so he would be of huge interest if the market speaks in his favour. However, preference is for TOMMIE GUN, who outran big odds to make the frame at Newbury and has been dropped 1lb. Sam Twiston-Davies is back on board and he could have more to offer on only his second handicap start. Damarta is not out of it on his best form.

TOMMIE GUN took a step back in the right direction last time and looks the on to be with. Damarta is preferred to Lemoncello for forecast purposes.

The Olly Murphy-trained DAMARTA remains of interest despite his third of five at Huntingdon, and is preferred over Lemoncello.

16:30 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:38 Clonmel Maiden Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (4/5 -19%) Spanish Harlem	0.8 4/5(-19%)	(4) Spanish Harlem 4/5, Progressing gradually over fences. 5/2, good third of 6 in beginners chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 47 days ago, keeping on under hands-and-heels riding. Tongue strap back on. Looks the one to beat. Auteuil hurdle winner in 2022, no success for this yard but has shown plenty of promise.
1	1 (1) (9/4 -20%) Duffle Coat	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(1) Duffle Coat 9/4, Useful form when runner-up both chase starts in recent weeks and he looks Spanish Harlem's main threat on paper. Former smart juvenile hurdler, hints of his old form on his first two starts over fences.
3	3 (3) (8/1 -14%) Gaelic Arc	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Gaelic Arc 8/1, Useful hurdler. who improved on chase debut form when excellent second of 5 in minor event chase at Naas (16f, soft, 25/1) 15 months ago. Absent since but the market should prove a useful guide. Has kept good company in his two runs over fences; jumping looked suspect at Naas.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -17%) Walnut Beach	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Walnut Beach 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 83 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to step up on his most recent efforts in order to cope with a couple of these rivals.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -65%) Fourbi	66 66/1(-65%)	(2) Fourbi 66/1, 125/1, stopped quickly after a further 6 months off when pulled up in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.1f, heavy) when last seen 15 months ago. Can only be watched on chase debut. Hood on 1st time. French winner in his young days, very little for this yard, long absence to overcome.

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Third on all three runs over fences to date, the Willie Mullins-trained SPANISH HARLEM can step up a couple of places here. A winner when trained in France, the six-year-old has yet to get his head in front since arriving on these shores but this looks a nice opportunity to rectify that. A course winner over hurdles, Gaelic Arc rates a danger for trainer John Ryan. Thrice successful in a short career to date, the eight-year-old has a long absence to overcome but should be forward enough for this assignment. Duffle Coat rather lost his way after winning the first four starts of his career but the Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old has finished runner-up on two occasions of late so appears to be returning to form.

SPANISH HARLEM didn't kick on as expected over hurdles but he's been progressing gradually over fences, posting his best effort yet when third under hands-and-heels riding at Gowran 47 days ago. Open to further progress, he looks the one to beat with Duffle Coat rating the chief threat.

Based on form involving his stablemate Tactical Move and the useful Saint Felicien, SPANISH HARLEM sets a solid standard

16:38 Clonmel Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (11/4 +17%) Bobbi's Beauty	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(7) Bobbi's Beauty 11/4, Point winner who stepped up on her hurdle exploits when making a successful switch to fences at Leicester (20.1f) in February. May have found race coming too soon when disappointing at same course since and must enter calculations back over the smaller obstacles. Second on handicap hurdle debut in February and has won a chase since; may progress again.
3	3 (3) (10/3 +39%) Larkfield Lusive	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(3) Larkfield Lusive 10/3, Made the frame a couple of times for previous yard in Ireland, latest when respectable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 65 days ago. Market may prove best guide to claims on debut for new connections. 0-8 in Ireland but signed off with two very respectable runs in the winter; stable debut.
1	1 (1) (10/3 -11%) Brandt	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Brandt 10/3, Showed a bit in a couple of bumpers for Gordon Elliott and produced best effort to date for current stable when fourth in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) in November. Longer trip should suit after a break, so he's a notable handicap debutant. Improved form when fourth in 2m Warwick novice in November; up in trip for handicap debut.
2	2 (2) (9/2 -29%) Ismael	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Ismael 9/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in January and appeared not to stay longer trip when well held at Doncaster since. Respected. Scored on heavy ground at Uttoxeter in January; found 3m too taxing on latest outing.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +10%) Saint Bibiana	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Saint Bibiana 9/1, Fair bumper winner for Kim Bailey but she hasn't shown a great deal in 3 starts switched to hurdles for new yard. Switch to handicapping may bring about improvement, though. Safely held in three maiden hurdles but might get more competitive today.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -20%) Uno Mas	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Uno Mas 12/1, Five-time winner in 2021 but lightly raced since and out of sorts when making it to the track. Well beaten on all four outings this year but may yet stage a revival.
8	8 (8) (14/1 +44%) Cosheston	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Cosheston 14/1, Long-standing maiden hurdler who shaped as if amiss when pulled up at Uttoxeter in January. Continues to fall in the weights but clearly comes with risks attached. 0-17 over hurdles; on a good mark but would appeal much more on good ground.

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The step back in trip promises to suit ISMAEL, who ran well for a long way before weakening late on over an extended 3m at Doncaster last month, and off an unchanged mark, he can return to winnings ways. Bobbi's Beauty no doubt has the ability to be competitive and is likely to bounce back from being pulled up at Leicester last month, while ex-Irish recruit Larkfield Lusive also warrants respect on his stable debut.

Preference is for BRANDT, who posted his best effort over hurdles at Warwick last time and promises to be suited by this longer trip on handicap bow. Ismael and Bobbi's Beauty can also make their presence felt.

3m on heavy ground was a struggle last month but ISMAEL produced a good performance to open his account over 2m4f two starts ago.

16:45 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Naas Handicap Hurdle 24f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (4/1 +43%) Padraigs Boy	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Padraigs Boy 4/1, Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Navan (22f, heavy) 53 days ago. Merits consideration. Ran well in first-time cheekpieces when fourth over 2m6f at Navan; form has been boosted.
23	23 (23) (6/1 -20%) Likable Chancer	6 6/1(-20%)	(23) Likable Chancer 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. One win from 43 NH runs. 25-race maiden over hurdles but running well lately, only beaten 3.5l over 3m at Cork.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +7%) Everystep Oftheway	7 7/1(+7%)	(6) Everystep Oftheway 7/1, 7/2, very good fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 81 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Enters calculations. Maiden was placed in 2m3f handicap here a year ago; chasing lately, fourth at Punchestown.
8	8 (8) (7/1 -17%) Mahler Appeal	7 7/1(-17%)	(8) Mahler Appeal 7/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 11/2) 75 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. Maiden placed on four occasions in 3m handicap hurdles; fair form over fences last twice.
3	3 (3) (15/2 -67%) Jeronimo De L'ouch	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(3) Jeronimo De L'ouch 15/2, 14/1, good third of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (20.6f, soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Has to be taken seriously. Ran okay in restricted maidens here and at Thurles (2m3f/2m4f); 5yo steps up in trip.
5	5 (5) (11/1 +31%) Ebony Jade	11 11/1(+31%)	(5) Ebony Jade 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement. Well beaten on handicap debut here (2m) and steps back up in trip (bred to appreciate it).
20	20 (20) (14/1 +0%) Cornmarket	14 14/1(+0%)	(20) Cornmarket 14/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 66/1) 14 days ago, having run of race. Not taken lightly. Modest but only beaten around 9l when fourth in 2m4f handicaps at Wexford and Cork.
12	12 (12) (14/1 +58%) Oneforgonzo	14 14/1(+58%)	(12) Oneforgonzo 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. In touch when fell 2 out in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy, 20/1) 25 days ago. Should progress. Keeping on in mid-division when falling two out on handicap debut at Limerick (2m6f).
7	7 (7) (20/1 -25%) Lispopple	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Lispopple 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (19.1f, heavy) 54 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form but more needed on his handicap hurdle debut. Soundly beaten in maidens; trying 3m for the first time as he goes into handicap company.
17	17 (17) (20/1 +39%) Silverfort Lady	20 20/1(+39%)	(17) Silverfort Lady 20/1, Very good eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (22.3f, heavy) 25 days ago. Shortlisted. Beaten around 25l in 2m6f handicaps at Thurles and Limerick this spring; much more needed.
19	19 (19) (22/1 +33%) Falcon Park	22 22/1(+33%)	(19) Falcon Park 22/1, 33/1, fell 7th in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Maiden's best run was when remote second of 19 at Gowran (2m4f, heavy) in the autumn.
1	1 (1) (25/1 -25%) Aghmorough Bridge	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Aghmorough Bridge 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Navan (22f, heavy) 53 days ago, weakening entering straight. 50s when winning 2m3f Limerick maiden over Christmas but has shown little last twice.
13	13 (13) (25/1 +24%) Eire Comes Tribsy	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Eire Comes Tribsy 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 71 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Has shown little in maidens; sister to a useful three-miler and interesting jockey booking.
10	10 (10) (28/1 +44%) Grand Rouge	28 28/1(+44%)	(10) Grand Rouge 28/1, 300/1, pulled up in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft), tailing off before 3 out. Off 11 months. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not shown a lot so far and off since last April; handicap bow and first run over 3m.
14	14 (14) (33/1 -136%) Lucy Prunella	33 33/1(-136%)	(14) Lucy Prunella 33/1, Promising type. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.4f, heavy, 200/1) 43 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Remote third in eight-runner maiden at Punchestown; handicap debut at age of nine.
21	21 (21) (33/1 -136%) Ferrum	33 33/1(-136%)	(21) Ferrum 33/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Modest maiden made the frame over this trip at Fairyhouse in November; blinkers tried.
2	2 (2) (33/1 -32%) Mon Euil	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Mon Euil 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 25 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Only started this year at age of eight, glimmers of promise in maidens; watch the market.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -32%) Blackjack Boy	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Blackjack Boy 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 16/1, reportedly bled when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, heavy) 149 days ago, pulled up after sixth. Sole win back in 2020; placed over 2m5f at Limerick over Christmas, first go at 3m here.
22	22 (22) (33/1 -32%) Golden Symphony	33 33/1(-32%)	(22) Golden Symphony 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Others appeal more. Mare has managed a couple of placed efforts including over 2m6f at Limerick last summer.
16	16 (16) (33/1 +34%) Queensteel	33 33/1(+34%)	(16) Queensteel 33/1, Tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy, 100/1) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Veteran mare won 3m maiden on heavy in 2021; lightly raced since, not shamed over 2m here.
15	15 (15) (40/1 +0%) Angelofthemorning	40 40/1(+0%)	(15) Angelofthemorning 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 84 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Beaten upwards of 50l in maidens; longer trip and tongue-tie on for first handicap.
18	18 (18) (66/1 -65%) You Make Me Smile	66 66/1(-65%)	(18) You Make Me Smile 66/1, 40/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not shown much so far over hurdles and step up to 3m not sure to be the answer.
11	11 (11) (100/1 -203%) Oneforbaz	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) Oneforbaz 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 250/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Beaten a long way in his maidens; handicap debut..

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Although disappointing in two runs since her shock Limerick win over Christmas, the William Murphy-trained AGHMOROUGH BRIDGE might be worth another chance in this ordinary contest. A three-time point-to-point winner, she is now reunited with Moira McElligott, who was on board for two of those successes between the flags. Everystep Oftheway is a maiden under both codes, but ran one of his better races when third here last March. Stepping up to this distance for the first time may well bring about further improvement in the six-year-old. Championship leader Jack Kennedy takes the ride on his brother Michael's Jeronimo De L'ouch. The five-year-old makes his handicap debut here after the mandatory three starts in maiden company.

Plenty are in with a shout. JERONIMO DE L'OUCH looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut so Michael Kennedy's low-mileage 5-y-o gets the nod at the chief expense of Punchestown chasing fourth Everystep Oftheway who reverts to this sphere on a lenient mark. Lucy Prunella is another who can have a say now stepping into handicap company along with in-form pair Padraig Boy and Mahler Appeal.

The form of the Navan contest in which PADRAIGS BOY was fourth has worked out well and he should have a decent chance down in grade

16:50 Naas Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (11/8 +21%) Virtual Hug	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(2) Virtual Hug 11/8, 10/3, won 8-runner handicap at this course (12.2f) 2 days ago. This step back up in trip won't be a problem and, with no penalty to carry, he will be a huge player if turned out again quickly. 2l second to Black Smoke over C&D latest and 4lb better off with him now; should go well.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +46%) Socialist Agenda	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Socialist Agenda 7/2, Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 10/3) 23 days ago. Down another 1 lb and should be in the mix. Third at Southwell on his last three outings but others preferred for win again.
1	1 (1) (11/2 -65%) Black Smoke	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(1) Black Smoke 11/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/1) at this course (14f) 20 days ago by 2 lengths from Virtual Hug, well on top finish. 4 lb rise fair enough and he has to be high on the shortlist. Proved 2l too strong for Virtual Hug over C&D last time; respected off 4lb higher.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +27%) Calshot Spit	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(3) Calshot Spit 11/2, 15/2, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 9 days ago. Place possibilities. Still seeking first win but shaped last time as if this longer trip could suit.
8	8 (8) (18/1 -80%) Casa Luna	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Casa Luna 18/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 14/1, creditable 5 lengths fourth of 11 to Black Smoke in handicap at this course (14f) 20 days ago, not clear run. Will probably find one or two too good once more. Longstanding maiden who finished behind Black Smoke and Virtual Hug over C&D last time.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -10%) Three Dons	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Three Dons 22/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Placed for sixth time when second over 1m4f in February; stamina stretched over 2m since.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +12%) Duveen	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Duveen 22/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 40/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 62 days ago. Has work to do. Nicely treated on best form, but has rarely threatened this winter and is now 0-16.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -60%) Gentle Fire	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Gentle Fire 40/1, C&D winner. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 41 days ago. Vulnerable for win purposes. C&D winner off this mark last year but hasn't been shaping as if ready to strike again.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -127%) Biscoff Joe	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Biscoff Joe 150/1, 80/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 11¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Virtual Hug in handicap at this course (12.2f) 2 days ago. Hard to fancy. No sign of upturn in fortunes in two outings here for new stable, latterly on Tuesday.

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BLACK SMOKE was said to have benefited from a more patient ride when successful over C&D last month, so similar tactics could see him repeat the dose from a 4lb higher figure. Foinix and Socialist Agenda continue to knock on the door and both are unlikely to be far away, while Gentle Fire has dropped to her last winning mark and should not be written off.

If VIRTUAL HUG takes his chance he will prove a tough nut to crack following his cosy success in an apprentices' handicap here on Tuesday, for which he escapes a penalty.The 6-y-o was beaten 2 lengths by Black Smoke over C&D on his penultimate start but now meets that rival on 4 lb better terms. Black Smoke is respected nonetheless, while Socialist Agenda is also shortlisted and Calshot Spit makes some each-way appeal.

Tuesday's course scorer VIRTUAL HUG escapes a penalty as that win came in an apprentice event and he can follow up.

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (8/13 +67%) Road To Wembley	0.615385 8/13(+67%)	(2) Road To Wembley 8/13, Upped markedly in trip for his handicap debut, proved a different proposition when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/1) 5 days ago. Carries penalty but he's likely to progress further. Kept on strongly to win on recent handicap debut, with the front pair well clear.
1	1 (1) (13/8 -122%) Chiefman	1.625 13/8(-122%)	(1) Chiefman 13/8, After 7 months off (gelded), left his previous form behind when getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 10 days ago, comfortably. Can score again under a penalty now that he's up and running. Made virtually all to win comfortably by over 4l on handicap debut; 2lb well in here.
3	3 (3) (22/1 -214%) Nancy P	22 22/1(-214%)	(3) Nancy P 22/1, After 5 months off, below expectations when sixth of 9 in maiden (2/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago. More required as she makes her handicap debut. Only sixth in run-of-the-mill maiden last month; improvement needed on handicap debut.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -65%) Dire Wolf	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Dire Wolf 33/1, Gained a first success at this C&D in January. However, below that level when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 11/2) 55 days ago. Needs to get back on the up. C&D winner in January but off since lesser effort in early February; the most exposed one.

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CHIEFMAN built on the promise shown as a juvenile when successfully stepping up to this trip on his handicap bow at Newcastle last week. The son of Cracksman is 2lb well-in under a penalty and further improvement appears likely. Road To Wembley is bred to improve as he gets older and has to be respected following his Wolverhampton triumph on Saturday, while a return to Lingfield could see Dire Wolf in the mix once again.

CHIEFMAN hadn't met expectations last year, but after 7 months off he was a commanding winner at Newcastle 10 days ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from doubling his tally. He can see off the challenge of Road To Wembley, who also showed much improved form when making a successful handicap debut last week.

Recent improvers Chiefman and ROAD TO WEMBLEY are both 2lb well in under their 6lb penalties here. The latter gets the vote.

17:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (10/3 +45%) Ballygrifincottage	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(1) Ballygrifincottage 10/3, Useful novice hurdler who made a winning start over fences in novice at Haydock late in 2022. Lightly raced since but back to that sort of form when second of 10 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft, 8/1) last month and remains feasibly treated. Went close at Sandown last month and could be bang there once more.
5	5 (5) (9/2 -35%) Your Own Story	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(5) Your Own Story 9/2, Several creditable efforts before opening account over fences at Wetherby (30.9f) in March of last year and acquitted himself well in Scottish Grand National on final start of season. Figures off a handy mark and should be straighter for last month's solid Newcastle return. Encouraging return from absence at Newcastle last month and he's a possible player.
4	4 (4) (9/2 -29%) Sure Touch	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Sure Touch 9/2, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Uttoxeter before Christmas. Improved again when taking Taunton handicap chase (23f, good to soft) in decisive fashion latest and is one for the shortlist. Has won his last two; today's race is a tougher assignment but this 8yo is progressive.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +7%) No Hubs No Hoobs	7 7/1(+7%)	(8) No Hubs No Hoobs 7/1, Improved in first-time blinkers when winning at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) in February and backed that up when scoring over same C&D last month. Raised 7 lb since but testing conditions will hold no fears for him. Convincing wins at Wincanton the last twice; strong candidate if his fine form continues.
9	9 (9) (7/1 -17%) Trincomalee	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Trincomalee 7/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but off 21 months and yet to match that form this term, including when fifth in Sandown handicap (24.2f) latest. Others more appealing. Behind two of these when fifth at Sandown but ran well for a long way and not ruled out.
3	3 (3) (8/1 +11%) No Risk Des Flos	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) No Risk Des Flos 8/1, Dual chase scorer (at up to 19.4f) last term and matched best effort of this campaign when fourth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Not discounted. Encouraging fourth at Sandown on first crack at 3m; worth persevering with at this trip.
6	6 (6) (9/1 -20%) Laskalin	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Laskalin 9/1, Useful at his best and while he hasn't got his head in front this term, he returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f, soft) last month and is 8 lb below his last winning mark. Back to form when runner-up at Taunton last month but needs to back up that performance.
2	2 (2) (10/1 +9%) Omar Maretti	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Omar Maretti 10/1, Landed a gamble when capitalising on further drop in the weights at Catterick (25.2f) in February but couldn't follow up in a more competitive contest at Newbury last month and others look better treated. No threat when 3rd at Newbury last time but still a fair run and he might not be far away.
7	7 (7) (16/1 -45%) Dreaming Blue	16 16/1(-45%)	(7) Dreaming Blue 16/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare at Fontwell (17.8f, heavy) last week. Penalised 7 lb now but his useful claimer retains the ride and he must enter calculations. Won four-runner race over 2m2f at Fontwell recently; not discounted now back up in trip.

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BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE produced a big effort to fill the runner-up spot at Sandown and has been put up 3lb. Dan Skelton's nine-year-old remains unexposed for his age and he could prove a tough nut to crack. Sure Touch came from last to first in comfortable fashion at Taunton in February and it would be no surprise to see him get involved off a 7lb higher mark. The hat-trick seeking No Hubs No Hoobs also holds an obvious chance.

NO HUBS NO HOOBS has looked a different proposition since fitted with blinkers and is taken to complete the hat-trick. It's difficult to rule any of his rivals out, however, with Sure Touch and Your Own Story particularly respected in what looks a cracking contest.

Topweight BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE was a close second at Sandown last month and can go one better today. Sure Touch is second choice.

17:05 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:13 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (3/1 -20%) Tangental	3 3/1(-20%)	(7) Tangental 3/1, Fair 3m winner over hurdles. Fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 9/2) 75 days ago. Shortlist material off the same mark here. In good form this time last year; promising return to fences latest; may be well treated.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +18%) Mick Charlie	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Mick Charlie 9/2, Course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this season. Latest win in chase here in February. 11/2, below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt. Veteran in terrific form this season prior to poor run latest; respected though.
1	1 (1) (9/2 -13%) Robinstown	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Robinstown 9/2, Career best when winning 8-runner claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 8/1) 65 days ago, unchallenged. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has to be feared. Made all despite some poor jumping latest; hasn't shown same level of chase form though.
8	8 (8) (6/1 +0%) Eddies Pride	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Eddies Pride 6/1, One win from 34 NH runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, heavy, 18/1) 68 days ago. Place possibilities. Won off 75 last term; step back in right direction latest but needs career best.
5	5 (5) (8/1 -14%) Danny The Fence	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Danny The Fence 8/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 6/1) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase (safely held sole previous start in this sphere). Below form over hurdles latest and showed little on only chase start last term; tough mark.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +0%) Da Big Fella	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Da Big Fella 12/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap chase (17/2) at Down Royal (20.4f, heavy) 72 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-9 over fences; promising 2nd at Galway in October; struggled 3 runs since.
3	3 (3) (18/1 +45%) Carrolls Cottage	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Carrolls Cottage 18/1, Unreliable sort. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy, 25/1) 26 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Stable in good form. Blinkers back on and first-time tongue strap added, too. Handles this ground but shown very little over fences and hurdles recently.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -83%) Weihnachts	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Weihnachts 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Fairyhouse (21.2f, heavy) 71 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere. Returned from 4 months off with promising 3rd but shown nothing in 3 runs since.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +0%) Centurion Steel	22 22/1(+0%)	(2) Centurion Steel 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when tenth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 50/1) 19 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Both wins have come on much better ground; never a factor in h'cap chase latest.

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A winner over the minimum trip here last month, MICK CHARLIE should have no difficulty stepping up almost a mile in distance. Having already won over further as a hurdler, he looks particularly well treated from a 10lb lower mark in this discipline. Tangental is another horse whose chase rating appears exploitable relative to his hurdling one. However, with just the two starts over fences thus far, the Colm Murphy-trained eight-year-old does have to prove that he is equally as effective as a chaser. Having sent out an impressive winner at Cork on Monday, Killarney trainer Eamon Courtney clearly has his string in good health. With that in mind, it would come as no surprise to see Da Big Fella improve on recent efforts.

The vote goes to TANGENTAL, who stepped up on his low-key chase debut when fourth at Navan in January and he is on a good mark judged on his exploits over hurdles last spring. Mick Charlie wasn't at his best last time but was on a roll prior to that and he could be the one to follow the selection home, for all that Robinstown and Eddies Pride are also pretty strong each-way candidates.

TANGENTAL showed he may have a future over the larger obstacles when 4th last time out and there's probably more to come from him

17:13 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:23 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (11/10 +41%) Forty Coats	1.1 11/10(+41%)	(4) Forty Coats 11/10, €12,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fair 3m hurdle winner Killoughteen. Dam (h105), maiden hurdler, 1¾m-2¼m winner on Flat. Runner-up sole start in points (Nov 2023) and picked up by a top yard since, so leading claims on Rules on debut. Won point for Andrew Latta at Ballinaboola in February; jockey has ridden winner for yard.
1	1 (1) (4/1 -14%) If You Let Me	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) If You Let Me 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7/2, fifth of 11 in bumper at Thurles (16.1f, soft) 154 days ago. Remains with potential with a hood fitted after a break. Point winner has been too keen in both bumpers, better form in first of them at Galway.
5	5 (5) (11/2 +8%) Ol Man Dingle	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Ol Man Dingle 11/2, €20,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam (h110) 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m). Runner-up sole start in points (Nov 2023). Beaten a neck in point at Lingstown by a horse who has shown good form over hurdles since.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +54%) Coral River	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(6) Coral River 13/2, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in bumper (25/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 68 days ago. 25-1 for debut at Fairyhouse when beaten 20l, fourth won bumper since; should improve.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -264%) Machismo	10 10/1(-264%)	(2) Machismo 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in bumper at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 5/1) 30 days ago. Solid claims. Better effort when third of 13 at Thurles a month ago but more likely needed to win this.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -108%) Willie Shake Hands	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Willie Shake Hands 25/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 2023). Others preferred. Mount Nelson gelding from family of useful chaser Cailin Alainn; pulled up in a point.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -175%) Drumgill	33 33/1(-175%)	(7) Drumgill 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, very good third of 9 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Unplaced in three bumpers; third in Limerick maiden hurdle last month but others preferred.

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With form of his point-to-point second at Lingstown having subsequently been well advertised by the winner, OL MAN DINGLE can make a successful start to life under Rules. The Eoin Griffin-trained five-year-old was always prominent in that race, leading at the last and only losing out by a neck at the finish. Forty Coats, who won his only point-to-point start at Ballinaboola last month, also makes his Rules debut. Having his first run for Henry De Bromhead, the Diamond Boy gelding has obviously been pleasing connections at home. Although somewhat exposed after five outings, the John Ryan-trained Drumgill looks best of those with previous racecourse experience.

FORTY COATS showed plenty in a point and, having joined Henry de Bromhead he makes plenty of appeal starting out in a race that might not take much winning, acknowledging If You Let Me and Machismo may yet have more to offer.

John Gleeson is an eyecatching booking for \Ol Man Dingle\p but FORTY COATS, a point winner in February, is just preferred

17:23 Naas NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (5/2 +38%) Twoforthegutter	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Twoforthegutter 5/2, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 16/1) 80 days ago, running on. Will be a danger to all if able to build on that effort. 0-11 but he shaped quite well when third over 1m4f here latest and form franked.
1	1 (1) (7/2 -27%) Further Measure	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Further Measure 7/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 9 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Shortlist material. Won over C&D off 12lb lower in 2023; better signs over 1m4f latest and player back at 1m6f.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +9%) Stolen Encounter	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Stolen Encounter 5/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 11/2) 14 days ago. In good form prior to that and wouldn't be without a chance if he were to bounce back. Flopped latest but placed on his four outings prior to that.
6	6 (6) (11/2 +27%) Midnight Shimmer	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(6) Midnight Shimmer 11/2, 11/2, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and could have a part to play if the headgear has the desired effect. Disappointed over 2m latest but claims on 1m6f form prior to that; headgear goes on.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -136%) Bear Claws	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(4) Bear Claws 13/2, Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/10) at this course (16.6f). Off 110 days and capable of a bold show off this reduced mark if reproducing the level of form he showed on his 3 starts for this yard during the autumn. Not at best last twice but placed over C&D off higher marks prior to that; off 110 days.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +17%) Denable	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Denable 10/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 17/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) when last seen 10 months ago. Latest effort in this sphere was creditable but that was back in July 2022. 0-18 on Flat but has won over hurdles since last seen in this sphere; been off 11 months.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -120%) Gold Standard	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Gold Standard 22/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in minor event (17/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 41 days ago. Yard also saddles Nelson River. Below par last twice, taking overall record to 3-51.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -21%) Nelson River	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Nelson River 40/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (14f, 28/1) 20 days ago, slowly away. Something to find on form. Didn't achieve much when third at Lingfield in February and well held over C&D since.
9	9 (9) (40/1 +0%) Kitten's Dream	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) Kitten's Dream 40/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Twenty-four runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Opposable. Former C&D winner but below par this year and losing run up to 24.

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TWOFORTHEGUTTER posted an encouraging third over 1m4f here in January and his finishing effort that day would suggest the extra two furlongs can unlock some improvement. Further Measure has been running with more credit than the bare form figures would suggest and he's one to consider from an attractive handicap mark, along with Bear Claws, for whom similar comments apply.

BEAR CLAWS shaped with plenty of encouragement upon joining this yard towards the back-end of 2023 and, though disappointing here when last seen in January, he will have every chance off this reduced mark if back to his best following a break. Further Measure has been given a chance by the handicapper and is next on the list ahead of Twoforthegutter, who shaped as though this stiffer test would suit when a running-on third over 12.2f here last time. Midnight Shimmer is worth a second look, too.

The race TWOFORTHEGUTTER was third in over 1m4f here in January has turned out to be decent low-level form so he's the suggestion.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (13/8 -30%) Kapal Layar	1.625 13/8(-30%)	(3) Kapal Layar 13/8, €72,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Nina The Terrier. Makes plenty of appeal yard with fine record in this discipline. Brother to bumper/hurdle winner Nina The Terrier; trainer does well in bumpers; player.
8	8 (8) (3/1 +57%) Rupert's Wish	3 3/1(+57%)	(8) Rupert's Wish 3/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Westerbee. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Father Matt. One to consider. 40,000euros 3yo; trainer won a division of this last year; could have a big part to play.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -33%) Korus	6 6/1(-33%)	(6) Korus 6/1, £38,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Torn And Frayed, stays 3m, and fairly useful hurdler Pozo Emery. Might need further but likely to be tuned up. Half-brother to four winners who catches the eye on paper and is one to consider.
9	9 (9) (7/1 -40%) Jessie Jump Jet	7 7/1(-40%)	(9) Jessie Jump Jet 7/1, Blue Bresil filly. Dam useful 19f-25f hurdle winner. Noteworthy newcomer for stable with a good record in this sphere. First foal; dam tough and useful 2m3f-3m1f hurdle winner for connections; interesting.
4	4 (4) (15/2 -50%) English Willow	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) English Willow 15/2, Telescope mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/modest hurdler Little Else. Dam (c112/h118) 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner. One for shortlist on debut given pedigree and connections. Half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner; trainer 3-14 in bumpers here in the past five seasons.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +0%) Cornish Comedy	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Cornish Comedy 10/1, Getaway gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler Don Brocco, stays 4m. Bred to stay well but still merits respect if the market speaks in his favour. Closely related to staying winner Don Brocco (RPR 102); a longer trip may be preferable.
1	1 (1) (50/1 +0%) Bold Yeoman	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Bold Yeoman 50/1, £1,500 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to modest 3¼m chase winner Dangan des Champs and a point winner. Cheap purchase who is bred to need time and distance. 20,000euros foal, £1,500 3yo; related to winners but may be best watched.
2	2 (2) (50/1 +0%) Dessie Haze	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Dessie Haze 50/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Beau Haze. Dam (h145) bumper/2m-2¾m hurdle winner. Brother to yard's 2m3f-2m4f hurdle winner Beau Haze (RPR 95); may be one for later on.
7	7 (7) (66/1 +0%) Leader Wing	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Leader Wing 66/1, Wings of Eagles gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 8.5f. Not an obvious sort on paper. 5,500euros foal; third foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 72); others make greater appeal.

LTO Selection:

KAPAL LAYAR changed hands for 72,000 euros in June 2022 and is a brother to Nina The Terrier, who struck on her bumper debut before developing into a smart hurdler. The son of Milan goes for the in-form Olly Murphy stable and could make an impression on his first start. English Willow is related to a NH Flat race winner and she needs monitoring in the betting, along with 40,000-euro purchase Rupert's Wish.

KAPAL LAYAR's sister made a winning debut in bumpers and was later successful over hurdles at this track so, without the benefit of market clues, she might be the one to side with for a shrewd outfit. Several others make appeal on paper but English Willow and Jessie Jump Jet might be the most forward.

Olly Murphy does well in bumpers and 72,000euros purchase KAPAL LAYAR earns the vote. Rupert's Wish is second choice.

17:40 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:48 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (5/6 -14%) Maroto	0.833333 5/6(-14%)	(6) Maroto 5/6, Promising type. 16/5, close up and running well fell last in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 43 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Big player. Too keen and novicey jumping both starts; in fifth when last-flight faller at Punchestown.
7	7 (7) (7/2 -27%) Midweek Voices	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(7) Midweek Voices 7/2, Fair maiden. 11/1, below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy) 68 days ago. Back down in trip. Not ruled out if shrugging off latest effort. Well held both starts since Limerick fourth but place chance in maiden of this standard.
11	11 (11) (9/2 +25%) Zulu Mike	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(11) Zulu Mike 9/2, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, disputing fourth place when fell 2 out in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Considered. Was running on into possible contention when falling two out on his debut at Thurles.
8	8 (8) (13/2 -30%) Opposite Ends	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(8) Opposite Ends 13/2, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, unseated rider 5th in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) on NH debut. Off 16 months so market can prove a good guide. Not seen since unseating on his debut at Cork 16 months ago; was not unsupported that day.
12	12 (12) (22/1 -38%) Alright George	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Alright George 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in bumper (28/1) at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. No forlorn hope. Did not run badly on debut in a Limerick bumper last month; stable second string.
3	3 (3) (66/1 -32%) Desert Cave	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Desert Cave 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy, 200/1) 25 days ago. Point winner has shown nothing in three starts on the track; likely sort for handicaps.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -32%) Rocky's Glory	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Rocky's Glory 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 15 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, good) on bumper debut. Off 9 months. Switches to hurdles with his fitness to prove. Not disgraced on his third maiden hurdle start at Punchestown; nine-month absence.
1	1 (1) (66/1 +0%) Beggars Rock	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Beggars Rock 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventeenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Placed in a point but has hardly beaten a rival in two maiden hurdles; tongue-tie.
2	2 (2) (100/1 +0%) Deise Bhoy	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Deise Bhoy 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, held when unseated rider 2 out in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Out of contention when unseating in Thurles maiden hurdle two weeks ago; others preferred.
10	10 (10) (100/1 -100%) Tidy Fellow	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Tidy Fellow 100/1, Pour Moi gelding. Dam point winner. Others appeal more on this occasion. Half-brother to point winner; dam point winning half-sister to bumper and hurdle winner.
4	4 (4) (100/1 -52%) Harveyshonor	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Harveyshonor 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.1f, heavy, 150/1) 54 days ago. Placed in a point; soundly beaten so far over hurdles..
5	5 (5) (100/1 -52%) Kilheffernan	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Kilheffernan 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy, 250/1) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Beaten out of sight in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle; makes no appeal.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

MAROTO is almost certainly capable of better than he has shown to date, so in an ordinary contest the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old gets the vote. Jumping mistakes have blighted the geldings short career to date but if putting in a more proficient round this afternoon, he has to be competitive. Zulu Mike was staying on when coming to grief at the final flight on his racecourse debut at Thurles last month. If that fall hasn't left its mark then the Philip Rothwell-trained gelding can go close. Opposite Ends is one to monitor in the market on just his second appearance in over 500 days. Charles Byrnes is unlikely to have persevered with the son of Mahler unless he felt there were races in him.

Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and Willie Mullins' MAROTO looks very much the way to go on the back of his promising Punchestown debut when he was still well in touch when departing at the final flight. Zulu Mike appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Midweek Voices.

Preference, is for ZULU MIKE who was staying on into real contention when falling two out at Thurles and could take the beating

17:48 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (10/11 +27%) Aces Wild	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(4) Aces Wild 10/11, One win from 2 runs last year. Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D (11/4) 16 days ago, readily. 4 lb rise by no means the end of the world and he's a key player. Cosy winner over C&D 16 days ago; 4lb rise unlikely to prevent another big run.
2	2 (2) (10/3 -11%) Spanish Angel	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Spanish Angel 10/3, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Fourth of 6 in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 20 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Conditions to suit and he's dropped to a very tempting mark; one to take seriously.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +31%) Blazing Hot	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(3) Blazing Hot 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 25/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark and live each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. 2lb lower than for a 5f win at Southwell in January; in and out since; no headgear today.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +14%) Wakai Umi	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Wakai Umi 12/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D. Off 143 days and it's probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion. C&D win off 12lb higher in Nov 2022; not beaten many home since; easy enough to swerve.
9	9 (9) (14/1 -180%) Stroxx	14 14/1(-180%)	(9) Stroxx 14/1, Won 7-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/1) 21 days ago, all out. That success was deserved and overdue (0-48 prior to that) but a 4 lb rise could be enough to anchor him this time. 49th time lucky with narrow win in weak race at Chelmsford 3 weeks ago; others stronger.
6	6 (6) (28/1 -75%) Rhubarb	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Rhubarb 28/1, C&D winner in December. Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 80/1) 7 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run, as it was her first for 3 months, but she's opposable in any case. C&D win in December off 3lb lower; less good tried in headgear since; others look stronger.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -40%) Hi Hoh Tonto	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Hi Hoh Tonto 28/1, Unreliable type. 15/2, 11 lengths last of 9 to Aces Wild in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Placed over C&D last month but not in the same form eight days later; drawn widest.
5	5 (5) (33/1 +34%) Harry With Style	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) Harry With Style 33/1, 150/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 23 days ago and looks set for another struggle. Ended 2023 with a poor run and he's not beaten a rival in three starts this year.
8	8 (8) (50/1 +0%) Captain Bentley	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Captain Bentley 50/1, 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to bounce back in a major way. Yet to make an impact in handicaps; new cheekpieces not enough to tempt.
11	11 (11) (200/1 -203%) Pink Stripes	200 200/1(-203%)	(11) Pink Stripes 200/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 100/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Readily passed over. Exposed maiden who has been well short of her best this year; now tongue tied.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Adrian Wintle has had ACES WILD in terrific form of late and the son of Dandy Man, a C&D winner from 4lb lower 16 days ago, looks the one to beat once again. Spanish Angel is a dual C&D winner who has dropped back to 4lb below his last successful mark and he appears to be the biggest threat. Others to note include Rhubarb and Blazing Hot.

It's hard not to be drawn to ACES WILD, who opened his account for this yard in convincing fashion over C&D recently and a 4 lb rise is unlikely to stop him in his tracks. Spanish Angel has slipped to an attractive mark and wasn't beaten far here last time, so there is cause for optimism where he is concerned, while an on-song Blazing Hot wouldn't be without a chance either.

Aces Wild should make another bold bid but this is an ease in grade for SPANISH ANGEL and he can take full advantage.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:18 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (9/4 -50%) Lady Bluebird	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(2) Lady Bluebird 9/4, Bumper winner who ran to only a modest level when fifth of 11 in a maiden at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 14/1) on hurdles bow 66 days ago. Bumper winner at Punchestown was fifth on hurdling debut in decent maiden at same venue.
5	5 (5) (5/2 -33%) Cooltubrid Eva	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(5) Cooltubrid Eva 5/2, Twice-raced maiden. Went backwards from a promising hurdling debut when sixth of 11 in maiden at Punchestown (20f, heavy, 18/1) 66 days ago. Worth another chance. Second on debut at Limerick; not as good at Punchestown when 11l behind Lady Bluebird.
1	1 (1) (11/4 +8%) Innatendue	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Innatendue 11/4, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Not at her best in first-time cheekpieces when tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 60 days ago but still has to be considered a big player back in maiden company. Has plenty of smart form, though not at her best last twice; the one to beat on ratings.
4	4 (4) (9/1 -29%) Ashlia Dancer	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Ashlia Dancer 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1, showed more when third of 8 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, good to soft) 18 months ago. Not seen since but still needs considering in an ordinary affair. Good effort when third in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle when last seen; absence of 17 months.
3	3 (3) (11/1 +56%) Andyourbirdcansing	11 11/1(+56%)	(3) Andyourbirdcansing 11/1, Modest hurdler. 12/1, ran below form when tenth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 166 days ago. 9l fourth at Kilbeggan in September the best of her six starts over hurdles.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -25%) Hollow Rodger	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Hollow Rodger 20/1, Went backwards from hurdling debut when eighth of 16 in a maiden (22/1) at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Point winner was creditable fourth in 2m4f maiden at Thurles; well held over 2m back there.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -52%) Dont Tell Shirley	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Dont Tell Shirley 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. Soundly beaten in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Gowran; needs this for a handicap mark.
8	8 (8) (66/1 -32%) Sky Tempest	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Sky Tempest 66/1, Showed nothing in a first-time tongue strap when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 26 days ago, losing touch after 3 out. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Slight improvement when sixth over 2m4f at Thurles but pulled up in Gowran handicap since.
9	9 (9) (100/1 -100%) Whatyouwant	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Whatyouwant 100/1, Well held in a trio of maiden hurdles. Mildly progressive in three runs over hurdles but needs to step up significantly.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Bumper winner LADY BLUEBIRD has to concede weight to all but one of her rivals but the seven-year-old looks capable of doing just that. The daughter of Retirement Plan showed enough on her recent hurdling debut to suggest she has a future over jumps. In a race where meaningful opposition looks thin on the ground, the Hugh Paul Finegan-trained mare can register a second career success. Cooltubrid Eva was well behind Lady Bluebird last time but is better off at these revised weights. A reproduction of her earlier second placing at Limerick would give her every chance. Dual bumper winner Innatendue struggled in a stronger race last time but should be far more competitive now she reverts to maiden company.

COOLTUBRID EVA disappointed at Punchestown last time but she's well worth another chance based on her promising hurdling debut at Limerick in December. Innatendue has been expensive to follow but still has to be considered a big threat back in maiden company, while Ashlia Dancer can't be dismissed either despite returning from an 18-month absence.

It may pay to side with LADY BLUEBIRD, winner of a competitive Punchestown bumper and open to improvement from her fair hurdles debut

18:18 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/9 +61%) Tan Rapido	0.222222 2/9(+61%)	(1) Tan Rapido 2/9, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably off the mark in maiden at Windsor (5.1f) in July. Should be more to come and holds obvious claims. Second on AW debut before going one better at Windsor (5f) last July; leading claims.
3	3 (3) (17/2 -31%) Bluey's Boy	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(3) Bluey's Boy 17/2, Held back by inexperience when seventh of 8 in minor event at Haydock (5f, good to firm) on debut in June. Gelded since and better expected with that experience under his belt. Well held on turf debut last summer but in good hands and could improve; been gelded.
8	8 (8) (10/1 -100%) Maris Angel	10 10/1(-100%)	(8) Maris Angel 10/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW, 25/1) on debut 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Likely to improve. Some promise on her recent 6f Lingfield debut; should improve.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +30%) Angel's Call	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Angel's Call 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (7.2f, 125/1) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Down in trip. Improvement required. Has hinted at ability over 6f/7f here but might be more one for handicaps.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +20%) Match Anthem	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Match Anthem 16/1, 60,000 gns yearling, 3,000 gns 2-y-o, Soldier's Call gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Hikmaa. Market check advised on debut. Changed hands cheaply last autumn but he is bred to go a bit; market should guide.
7	7 (7) (28/1 +15%) New York Bob	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) New York Bob 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW). Off 151 days. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Hinted at ability in two runs for Robyn Brisland at 2; might be more one for handicaps.
5	5 (5) (100/1 -203%) Damisa	100 100/1(-203%)	(5) Damisa 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Southwell (5f) on debut 19 days ago. Work to do. Well held on recent 5f Southwell debut.
6	6 (6) (200/1 -100%) Faris Flyer	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Faris Flyer 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, last of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) on debut 19 days ago. Last of eight on 5f Southwell debut only 19 days ago.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

TAN RAPIDO showed a fair level of form last summer, splitting two useful opponents when second on debut, prior to breaking through at Windsor. Providing he is fully tuned up on his return, the son of Bated Breath can give weight and a beating to his rivals. Maris Angel offered something to work with when fifth over 6f at Lingfield after being slowly away and she can make her presence felt, while Bluey's Boy merits respect on his first start since being gelded.

TAN RAPIDO is the clear pick on form and, with the likelihood of better to come this year, he should prove hard to beat. Maris Angel offered something to work on when fifth on her Lingfield debut and looks the chief threat, whilst Bluey's Boy is in good hands and can also make his presence felt.

Although he hasn't been seen since July previous winner TAN RAPIDO does rather stand out in this restricted novice.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:48 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (10/3 -21%) Lilian Bland	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(10) Lilian Bland 10/3, 9/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Switches from chase to hurdles. Expected to be bang there off a 3 lb lower mark. Recent chase winner, big player from her much lower hurdle mark here in similar conditions.
1	1 (1) (5/1 -25%) The Big Cloud	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) The Big Cloud 5/1, Below form eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed. Pair of solid runs in defeat in December, tame effort latest, becoming expensive to follow.
13	13 (13) (6/1 -50%) Tingarran Express	6 6/1(-50%)	(13) Tingarran Express 6/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs but she posted a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 10/1) 49 days ago, faring best of those held up. Well in the mix. Comes into the reckoning on the strength of a 6l second over 2m here seven weeks ago.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -40%) The Niffler	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) The Niffler 7/1, 11/4, below form fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 18 days ago. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Soundly beaten in fourth when prominent in the market at Down Royal, needs to find extra.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +0%) Natural Breeze	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Natural Breeze 9/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.9f, heavy, 13/2) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly. A C&D winner, 10l second here last time behind a good yardstick, likely to go well again.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +25%) King Of Cong	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) King Of Cong 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 18/1) 49 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Ordinary maiden form, pedigree suggests this step up in trip will suit on handicap debut.
14	14 (14) (12/1 +52%) Champagne Rebel	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Champagne Rebel 12/1, First run since leaving Gearoid Patrick Brouder when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, soft), flattening second. Off 13 months. Down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Poor eight-race maiden under rules and has been off 399 days, hood now tried.
9	9 (9) (16/1 -14%) Joeswayornoway	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Joeswayornoway 16/1, Course winner. Two wins from 42 NH runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Down Royal (20f, soft) 18 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap back on. Unreliable type. Solid third at Naas in January, now appears safely held by The Niffler on Down Royal form.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -43%) Kilbrin Rocco	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Kilbrin Rocco 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve. Shown very little in three starts at big odds, tongue-tie now fitted for handicap debut.
4	4 (4) (20/1 -25%) Bossofthebus	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Bossofthebus 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, respectable fifteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Promise in a bumper, jumping needs to improve to be a factor on handicap debut.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -10%) Beeverstown Place	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Beeverstown Place 22/1, 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 65 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has run well at this track, needs to rebound after a poor run at Limerick in January.
8	8 (8) (22/1 -10%) Ella Rose	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Ella Rose 22/1, 40/1, 31½ lengths fifth of 15 to Lilian Bland in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others more persuasive. Good run at Gowran in November, 0-11, and hard to recommend on what she has shown lately.
11	11 (11) (25/1 +50%) Fourleaf Shamrock	25 25/1(+50%)	(11) Fourleaf Shamrock 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 100/1) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Plenty to prove even off a low opening mark, wears first-time cheekpieces.
15	15 (15) (33/1 -65%) Stellar Stow	33 33/1(-65%)	(15) Stellar Stow 33/1, Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Cork (24.2f, good to soft). Off 23 months. Down in trip with her ftiness to prove. Maiden who performed consistently off modest marks in 2021, best watched after long layoff.
12	12 (12) (66/1 -32%) Jonny Mansie	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Jonny Mansie 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 28/1) 30 days ago. Five-race maiden, minor improvement when a distant eighth on handicap debut at Thurles.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Well supported when second here before Christmas, THE BIG CLOUD can reward those who stay loyal. The Shane Crawley-trained mare went close again when third next time at Punchestown but something clearly had to be amiss when she ran no sort of race last time. That disappointing effort needs to be forgiven but the six-year-old deserves another chance. Handicap debutant King Of Cong is one to note in the market. Trainer Terence O'Brien has enjoyed a good campaign and the former point-to-point runner-up will appreciate stepping up in trip here. Lilian Bland is most likely a better chaser than hurdler but it is hard to get away from her lower handicap mark over flights. She, too, can play a part in the finish.

LILIAN BLAND comes here on the back of chasing success at Thurles and is fancied to follow up reverted to this sphere off a 3 lb lower mark. Maiden Tingarran Express and C&D scorer Natural Breeze appeal as the pick of the rest and can chase home Niall Hennessy's mare in that order.

The vote goes to LILIAN BLAND who was a recent winner over fences and ought to go well from her lower hurdles rating

18:48 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +20%) Giant	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Giant 2/1, Gelded/off 5 months before readily landing 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 6/4) 33 days ago. Up 6 lb but still looks competitive on form. Made all on 7f reappearance; well drawn to attack; should go well again for in-form yard.
8	8 (8) (4/1 -190%) Bell Shot	4 4/1(-190%)	(8) Bell Shot 4/1, Bought from Robert Cowell for 26,000 guineas and made a winning start for new yard in 9-runner handicap (7/4) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 13 days ago, always holding on. Big shout despite taking a 4 lb rise. Winning start for Mick Appleby at Lingfield and 4lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him.
5	5 (5) (4/1 +20%) Woodstock	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Woodstock 4/1, Gelded and first run since leaving Jack Channon when good fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 22 days ago. This fair 1m winner is well in the mix. Two wins for previous yard and encouraging start for new stable at Newcastle; considered.
2	2 (2) (9/2 +44%) Rock Opera	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(2) Rock Opera 9/2, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 10/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 25 days ago. Can give a good account. 6f course scorer this winter; fifth of 12 at Southwell latest suggests he stays 7f.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +33%) Double Time	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Double Time 6/1, Course winner. 10/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f), not clear run. Off 145 days but still needs considering. Three AW wins; claims on last autumn's placed efforts on turf but been off five months.
6	6 (6) (18/1 +36%) Wiseacre	18 18/1(+36%)	(6) Wiseacre 18/1, 20/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 40 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. AW winner but not threatened in three AW runs for new yard; could only consider if backed.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -50%) Tintoretto	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Tintoretto 33/1, C&D winner. Off 10 months since coming in only eighth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) so has his fitness to prove. C&D win last March but below par on turf next two outings and been off for 314 days.
7	7 (7) (200/1 -300%) Hadley Park	200 200/1(-300%)	(7) Hadley Park 200/1, Unreliable sort. 50/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 63 days ago on his final run for Harry Derham. Fair on the Flat, so he's no forlorn hope back in this sphere. 1-9 on AW for George Boughey; disappointed over hurdles for Harry Derham more recently.

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GIANT impressed when readily making all at Kempton and, upped 6lb from his handy draw, he can show his rivals a clean pair of heels once more for the in-form Richard Spencer team. The likely strong pace should help Double Time to settle better and, now just 2lb above his last winning mark, he can give the selection most to think about. Bell Shot also warrants consideration on the back of his victory at Lingfield, although this step up in grade poses a question to him.

Mick Appleby was quick to strike with BELL SHOT and his new recruit can make light of a 4 lb weights rise and go in again at the chief expense of Kempton-scorer Giant. Woodstock made a positive start for Ruth Carr when fourth at Newcastle and needs factoring in too along with course-winner Rock Opera.

Mick Appleby has quickly worked his magic on BELL SHOT (nap) who can make light of a 4lb rise for last month's Lingfield success.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:18 Clonmel NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (10/11 +9%) Ballygunner Castle	0.909091 10/11(+9%)	(2) Ballygunner Castle 10/11, Once-raced maiden. 11/4, third of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft) on NH debut 51 days ago. Only two lengths behind the subsequent Champion Bumper fifth when third at Thurles.
4	4 (4) (11/4 -22%) Olympy De Cerisy	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(4) Olympy De Cerisy 11/4, Twice-raced maiden. 13/2, second of 5 in bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 53 days ago, clear of rest. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Solid claims. Point winner beaten 6l at Naas by Mullins-trained winner who was tailed off at Cheltenham.
3	3 (3) (4/1 -45%) Bleu De Vassy	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Bleu De Vassy 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1, fourth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 99 days ago. Remains with potential back at this more conventional bumper distance. Runner-up in a point and first two bumpers; weakened tamely over 2m4f at Leopardstown.
1	1 (1) (25/1 -25%) Avalo	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Avalo 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 28 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 100 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Showed up well for long way in decent Leopardstown maiden hurdle at Christmas, beaten 11l.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -25%) Remember'hesmine	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Remember'hesmine 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 12 in bumper (14/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 67 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Beaten less than a length in Limerick bumper; couldn't build on that when fourth at Naas.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -100%) Sloan Sq	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Sloan Sq 40/1, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Favour And Fortune and useful hurdler Dreal Deal. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Malinas gelding; half-brother to three winners; hood for debut probably not a good sign.

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BALLYGUNNER CASTLE proved no match for two stablemates on his racecourse debut at Thurles but given that the runner-up went on to finish fifth in the Cheltenham bumper time may show that to have been no disgrace. This looks a nice opportunity for the five-year-old to step forward and record a first career win. Point-to-point winner Olympy De Cerisy has also shown ability since switching to racing under rules. Placed on both outings to date, the Declan Queally-trained gelding should once again be a major contender. Bleu De Vassy finished runner-up on his sole point-to-point start before occupying a similar position on his first two outings in bumpers. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding needs to put a slightly below par run last time behind him if he is to get competitive.

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE offered promise on debut and should have learned from the experience, so he gets the nod over Bleu de Vassy, who should benefit from the drop back in trip. Olympy de Cerisy is another one to consider in what could be a tightly-knit affair.

This can go the way of BALLYGUNNER CASTLE whose form received a boost at the Cheltenham Festival; Olympy De Cerisy looks a danger

19:18 Clonmel NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/1 +43%) Cuban Harry	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Cuban Harry 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2 and visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 10 in nursery at this C&D. Off 161 days. Gelded since and worth a second look in market on return. Failed to improve in handicaps last autumn; gelded ahead of return; betting should guide.
2	2 (2) (11/4 +31%) Amancio	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Amancio 11/4, Fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 4/1) 41 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit and can't be ruled out. Close second on 7f return; fair fourth over 6f here since; respected back at 7f.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +20%) Forever A Diamond	6 6/1(+20%)	(4) Forever A Diamond 6/1, Bit below form third of 10 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 9/2). Off 7 months. Makes tapeta debut. Others more appealing. Placed in three of four nurseries on turf last summer but been off for 225 days.
6	6 (6) (13/2 -117%) Koji	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(6) Koji 13/2, Found improvement, on debut for new yard, when taking 10-runner handicap over C&D (33/1) 16 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and another bold bid anticipated. 33-1 C&D winner on recent yard debut but no fluke about it; might follow up.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +42%) Lady In Havana	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Lady In Havana 7/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 3¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Koji in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 16 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two Southwell wins this winter but only seventh to Koji here latest.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -55%) Persian Phoenix	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Persian Phoenix 17/2, C&D winner last summer. Not seen to best effect when seventh on return at this course (8.6f, 15/2) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. 3 lb lower now and enters calculations. C&D novice win last June but handicap performances since underwhelming.

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AMANCIO finished an agonisingly close second behind a subsequent winner at Lingfield on his penultimate start, and he gets the nod to bounce back from a fourth over 6f here most recently now stepping back up in trip. Koji went in at 33/1 on her stable debut over C&D and, nudged up just 2lb, it would be no surprise if she proved that effort was no flash in the pan. Cuban Harry remains relatively unexposed but will need to settle better, although he has been gelded during his break.

KOJI was suited by the return to this trip when making a winning debut for Ivan Furtado last month and hasn't been harshly treated for that victory. She may be able to follow up. Persian Phoenix and Cuban Harry rate the principal dangers.

It required only hand riding from Dale Swift for KOJI to edge ahead late on over C&D recently so a 2lb rise may not stop her.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (4/1 +0%) Snooze Lane	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Snooze Lane 4/1, C&D winner in March and backed it up with a good third of 9 in handicap (10/11) at this C&D 12 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards from the same mark. C&D win last month and third here since; another to consider.
7	7 (7) (4/1 -14%) Crafter	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Crafter 4/1, Built on earlier promise when landing 8-runner handicap (6/5) at this C&D 12 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 2 lb. Second C&D win in last 5 runs when getting on top towards finish 12 days ago; only up 2lb.
1	1 (1) (5/1 +9%) Coolree	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Coolree 5/1, 9/1, good second of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Ought to be in the shake-up. Good second over 8.6f here under De Sousa recently; respected in new headgear.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +29%) Graffiti	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) Graffiti 5/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 5/2) 19 days ago. Needs considering. C&D win in November and mostly creditable efforts since; enters calculations.
2	2 (2) (7/1 +65%) Light Up Our Stars	7 7/1(+65%)	(2) Light Up Our Stars 7/1, Course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 7 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Tongue strap back on. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Multiple AW wins; on good mark but not showing enough lately to suggest he can capitalise.
5	5 (5) (9/1 -80%) Classic Speed	9 9/1(-80%)	(5) Classic Speed 9/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 4/1) 33 days ago. Had the run of the race there but still very much in the picture despite a 7 lb hike in the weights. Dictated pace when 1m winner latest and 7lb rise may anchor him now back up in trip.
6	6 (6) (11/1 -57%) Malacanne	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Malacanne 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Last of 9 to Snooze Lane in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 20 days ago so needs to get back on track. Landed gamble over C&D in February; finished lame when last back here since; check betting.
3	3 (3) (14/1 +30%) The Pug	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) The Pug 14/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in September. 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Unreliable type, though. Three AW wins last year and entitled to come on for last month's C&D reappearance.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -50%) Zumaaty	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Zumaaty 18/1, C&D winner. Looked a hard ride when only fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort though. Good return from a break here last month and excuses at Newcastle since.

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Snooze Lane, Crafter and Malacanne all have form that ties them close together and brings them into the equation, with the first-named suggested as the pick of that trio. However, LIGHT UP OUR STARS is better than his most recent form figures would suggest and he may be worth chancing off 4lb below his last winning mark. Scott Dixon's eight-year-old is versatile with regards to trip and, as a three-time course winner, he is dangerous to underestimate.

Sarah Hollinshead's SNOOZE LANE arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his good recent C&D third. Recent course runner-up Coolree is feared most, although a good case can also be made for the likes of Crafter, Graffiti and Classic Speed in a very open handicap.

Plenty with chances. CRAFTER didn't look all out here last time so a 2lb rise may not stop him going in again.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (11/8 +69%) Locked N' Loaded	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(6) Locked N' Loaded 11/8, C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (5/2) at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. Not won for a while but has been given a chance by the handicapper and running well.
5	5 (5) (6/1 -20%) Meng Tian	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Meng Tian 6/1, Course winner. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give another good account. Has had plenty of chances since last win but ran respectably after break last time; claims.
9	9 (9) (7/1 -17%) Angel Of Antrim	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Angel Of Antrim 7/1, Won 12-runner handicap (6/1) at this C&D 33 days ago on his final run for Ed Dunlop. Up 3 lb but he can't be ruled out for his new handler. Down in weights and back to winning ways over C&D last time; first run for new yard.
10	10 (10) (7/1 +0%) Kraken Diamond	7 7/1(+0%)	(10) Kraken Diamond 7/1, 7/2, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. Shortlist material. Yet to win but shaped reasonably well in cheekpieces this year; widest draw a worry.
7	7 (7) (9/1 -50%) Dappled Light	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Dappled Light 9/1, Scored over 1m at Killarney last May for John Joseph Murphy. Made an eye-catching return from 8 months off (also gelded) when sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Interesting off a 2 lb lower mark. Patchy form on turf but respectable form so far on AW; should be better for latest run.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -67%) Olympic Quest	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Olympic Quest 10/1, Finally got off the mark despite never really settling in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (10/1) 66 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 2 lb. Off the mark at the 12th attempt over C&D last time; not without a chance.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -9%) Wallaroo	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Wallaroo 12/1, C&D winner. Off 6 months before coming in a creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Needs considering eased 1 lb. C&D winner last summer and respectable effort on reappearance but needs to raise game.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -75%) Tipperary Moon	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Tipperary Moon 28/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this course (7.2f) 79 days ago. Back up in trip. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Not shown much on last three starts but on a good mark and worth noting in the market.
4	4 (4) (40/1 -21%) Ower Starlight	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Ower Starlight 40/1, A fair 1m scorer for Richard Hannon. Off 7 months/cheekpieces on for new handler when fading fifth of 7 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Can build on it. All wins have been on AW but well beaten on first run for trainer (after break) last time.
1	1 (1) (80/1 -100%) Moondial	80 80/1(-100%)	(1) Moondial 80/1, Fair 7f winner at her best but only sixth of 9 for her new yard in handicap at this course (7.2f, 80/1) 24 days ago. Back up in trip with more required. Triple 7f winner who seems to stay this trip; should be better for last run after a break.

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ANGEL OF ANTRIM showed tenacity to prevail over C&D on his final appearance for his previous yard and a similar show of determination can see the four-year-old make a flying start for Phil McEntee. Set to run off just 3lb higher, this is well within reach for the four-year-old, who may have most to fear from fellow course scorers Olympic Quest and Meng Tian, with the former, a track-and-trip winner last time, suggested as the bigger threat.

Lots with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with DAPPLED LIGHT to build on his recent promising sixth here for Adrian Wintle and resume winning ways. Recent breakthrough C&D scorer Olympic Quest heads the list of dangers ahead of fellow C&D victors Wallaroo and Angel of Antrim. The handily-weighted Kraken Diamond completes the shortlist.

This could go to DAPPLED LIGHT, who is better than the bare facts of his first run for the yard last time and he may do better

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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