1 Saturday 15th April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 15th April 2023

There were 36 Races on Saturday 15th April 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Yarmouth, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 15th April 2023

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

12:45 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -71%) Amoola Gold	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) Amoola Gold 3/1, Multiple winner over fences who made most of good opportunity to end losing run in Huntingdon novices' hurdle (20.6f) in January. Proved disappointing back over fences at Haydock since but he's a player in race of this nature returned to smaller obstacles.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.25/1 -25%) Romancero Le Dun	1.25 1.25/1(-25%)	(2) Romancero Le Dun 1.25/1, Didn't get beyond the first on debut at Warwick in November but quickly dispelled that when landing back-to-back juvenile hurdles at Exeter/Ludlow. Best not judged too harshly on his run in Fred Winter at Cheltenham last month and big shout returned to calmer waters.
3	7 3rd (7) (2.75/1 +68%) Regally Blonde	2.75 2.75/1(+68%)	(7) Regally Blonde 2.75/1, Fairly useful 13f Flat winner in Ireland for Andrew Oliver (sold for 62,000 gns in October). Unseated at the first on her hurdling debut and not threatened in a couple of starts since, midfield in a Warwick maiden (2m) 24 days ago. In receipt of plenty of weight here and claims of hitting the frame.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 -144%) Red Notice	22 22/1(-144%)	(6) Red Notice 22/1, Point winner (at the fourth attempt) who was relatively short in the betting but ultimately shaped like a longer-term project when midfield in 11-runner Newton Abbot maiden (18.5f) on debut 7 days ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (150/1 +25%) Henzo Des Boullats	150 150/1(+25%)	(5) Henzo Des Boullats 150/1, £10,000 3-y-o, Saddler Maker gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles in France. No promise in 2 hurdle outings to date.
6th	4 6th (4) (28/1 +58%) Hammer Dan	28 28/1(+58%)	(4) Hammer Dan 28/1, Fetched £62,000 after finishing second in a maiden point in February but showed little in trio of quick-fire hurdle starts this spring. Likely type for handicaps in due course.
7th	3 7th (3) (9/1 +82%) Ballyrashane	9 9/1(+82%)	(3) Ballyrashane 9/1, Off the mark at the fifth time of asking in Irish points in November but one for the long-term under Rules judged on his 2 starts over hurdles in recent weeks. Tongue tie fitted.

LTO Selection:

This represents a considerable drop in grade for ROMANCERO LE DUN, who struggled in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. The Jane Williams-trained gelding kept on well to score over this trip at Ludlow on his penultimate outing and must command respect given he receives a four-year-old allowance here. Amoola Gold reverts to timber following a disappointing spin over fences at Haydock and is feared ahead of Regally Blonde.

ROMANCERO LE DUN never figured in the Fred Winter last month but he had excuses then and, having looked progressive in juvenile events previously, he can capitalise on the return to calmer waters and come out on top. Amoola Gold, despite a lesser display over fences recently, can emerge as the chief threat.

Preference is for ROMANCERO LE DUN, a dual hurdle winner this season who can easily be excused his defeat at Cheltenham last month.

12:45 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 -20%) Nell's Bells	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Nell's Bells 6/1, Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles in Wetherby novice on Boxing Day. Hasn't progressed in 2 outings since but retains potential now handicapping over a much longer trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +14%) Nights In Venice	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Nights In Venice 3/1, Arrives on the back of placed efforts around 3m at Ayr and Carlisle in recent months. Likely to give another good account.
3	6 3rd (6) (2.25/1 +10%) Shesupincourt	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(6) Shesupincourt 2.25/1, Back in good form, finishing runner-up on 6 of her last 7 starts. She won't need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces.
4	8 4th (8) (8/1 +60%) Is So Cute Dimaria	8 8/1(+60%)	(8) Is So Cute Dimaria 8/1, Poor form at up to 3m, including in handicaps. First-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to spark improvement.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (3/1 +0%) Howzat Hiris	3 3/1(+0%)	(7) Howzat Hiris 3/1, Back in form since cheekpieces fitted, building on Ayr third when scoring over C&D under Joshua Thompson 17 days ago. A 4 lb rise may not stop him.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 +0%) Bebside Banter	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Bebside Banter 22/1, Much improved when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in January but in nothing like the same form twice since. Remains to be seen if this much longer trip helps.

LTO Selection:

Howzat Hiris is respected after winning over course and distance last month and can go well again despite a 4lb higher mark, while Shesupincourt, who is a potential pace angle, has also performed with credit over C&D recently and warrants consideration in the first-time cheekpieces. However, NIGHTS IN VENICE wasn't beaten far in a deeper-looking race at Carlisle 20 days ago and could be hard to repel at this level with ground conditions likely to suit.

HOWZAT HIRIS can continue his run of good form since fitted with cheekpieces and follow up last month's C&D success. Shesupincourt has headgear added as she bids to end a frustrating sequence of seconds but may have to settle for the runner-up spot again. Nights In Venice and Donald McCain handicap newcomer Nell's Bells also make the shortlist.

Last month's C&D winner HOWZAT HIRIS is just preferred to Nights In Venice, who was a good second at Carlisle last time.

13:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +9%) Imperial Jade	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(3) Imperial Jade 2.5/1, Offered something to work on only start in bumpers and better with each outing over hurdles, second in 5-runner junior hurdle at Newbury (16.3f) in February.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.5/1 +71%) Yealand	3.5 3.5/1(+71%)	(2) Yealand 3.5/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdle Young Bull and fairly useful 3m hurdle winner/useful staying chaser Shanroe Santos. Makes appeal on paper and market should prove a useful guide on debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +0%) Kooky	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Kooky 3/1, Kamsin gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Korkouee. Encouraging start when third in a Huntingdon bumper (15.8f) in January and type his yard do well with over hurdles.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 -25%) Phone Home	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Phone Home 5/1, Telescope filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Midnight Jazz and fairly useful hurdler Coded Message. Makes definite appeal on paper and starts out for a yard amongst the winners, so one to note.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -300%) Pennsylvanie	18 18/1(-300%)	(5) Pennsylvanie 18/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (15f-21f winner, stayed 3m). Fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in France this winter and subsequently acquired by current connections for €24,000 in February: Worth a second look on UK debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (5.5/1 +21%) Jina	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(4) Jina 5.5/1, Sent off a short price but was eased off on debut in December. Showed a bit more without threatening in couple of junior hurdles in recent months and possible her future will lie in handicaps/over further.

LTO Selection:

IMPERIAL JADE has been steadily progressive since making her racecourse debut in November and must hold every chance of building on a fair second at Newbury. The Charlie Longsdon-trained filly has gone well for Lilly Pinchin in the past and is fancied to break her duck. Kooky makes his hurdling bow and can give the selection plenty to think about if his Huntingdon bumper third is indicative of his talents. Jina finished a distant fourth at Taunton, but wasn't that far behind the selection prior to that.

Those with previous form don't set a tall standard and it could be worth chancing newcomer PHONE HOME. She makes appeal on paper and represents a yard in good form and it would come as no surprise to see a bold showing. French-recruit Pennsylvanie and Kooky, on his respective hurdles debut, head up the dangers.

Jane Williams' KOOKY made a promising bumper debut in January and may be too good for Jina and Imperial Jade here.

13:20 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 -60%) Eastern Charm	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) Eastern Charm 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice event (33/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f), never nearer. Off 140 days. Makes handicap debut. Should progress.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 -82%) You Saw Brigadoon	5 5/1(-82%)	(7) You Saw Brigadoon 5/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (2/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 21 days ago, driven out. Expected to be bang there.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.33/1 +45%) Deed Pole	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(3) Deed Pole 3.33/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Bath (8f, soft) 8 days ago. Can give a good account.
4	9 4th (9) (9/1 +25%) She's A Mirage	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) She's A Mirage 9/1, Respectable 5¾ lengths fourth of 9 to You Saw Brigadoon in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 21 days ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (3/1 +25%) War Chant	3 3/1(+25%)	(8) War Chant 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner nursery at Brighton (7f, good to soft), forging clear. Off 6 months/gelded. Merits consideration.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -50%) Twilight Guest	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Twilight Guest 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 11 in nursery at this course (7f, good to soft, 7/1). Off 6 months. Not taken lightly on return.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 +67%) Centerstage	11 11/1(+67%)	(10) Centerstage 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 150/1), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 7 months/gelded. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (20/1 -67%) Soothing Blaze	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Soothing Blaze 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 28 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes turf debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 +38%) Lady Clemmie	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Lady Clemmie 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in novice event at Newmarket (8f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 -52%) Native Melody	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Native Melody 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in novice event at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 300/1). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as there are varying levels of experience and recent performances among them. However, You Saw Brigadoon and War Chant seem to have the most promising recent performances and are expected to be in the running. Twilight Guest also has potential based on their past performance at the same course.

YOU SAW BRIGADOON got off the mark over an extended mile at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and a 4lb rise for that success may underestimate the son of Kingman. Deed Pole has been running well in defeat, most recently over this distance at Bath last week, and could make the frame in a race of this nature. War Chant and Twilight Guest should not be underestimated on their return to action.

YOU SAW BRIGADOON is going the right way now and had a bit in hand when off the mark at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago, so can defy a 4 lb rise. War Chant showed big improvement when scoring on his handicap bow at Brighton in October so is an obvious threat if ready to go, with Twilight Guest best of the others.

Well beaten in three starts last year, CENTERSTAGE is bred to be much better than that and this longer trip should prompt improvement.

13:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Cold Sobar	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(1) Cold Sobar 2.25/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Baltiman. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt but clearly not short on speed given he won readily over 2m here 17 days ago. Penalty to carry but open to plenty of improvement.
2	3 2nd (3) (0.62/1 +44%) Sound And Fury	0.62 0.62/1(+44%)	(3) Sound And Fury 0.62/1, Off the mark in Irish points at second attempt and justified support starting out under Rules in 6-runner maiden at Fontwell (17.7f) in March, responding well. Improved for step up to 20.5f when finding only a pretty useful one too good at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Big player with 7 lb conditional on.
3	4 3rd (4) (5.5/1 +54%) Gege Ville	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(4) Gege Ville 5.5/1, Landed an Ayr bumper in cosy fashion on debut and found only one too good on hurdling debut there (2m) a year later, clear of rest. Should stay this far but was disappointing over C&D when last seen on Boxing Day. Since had a wind op.
4	5 4th (5) (150/1 +25%) Toombridge	150 150/1(+25%)	(5) Toombridge 150/1, Finished runner-up in his completed start in Irish points but little short-term promise both hurdles starts last month.
5th	6 5th (6) (125/1 +17%) Not Your Choice	125 125/1(+17%)	(6) Not Your Choice 125/1, Presumably hard to train and looks limited.
6th	7 6th (7) (66/1 -450%) Brasingaman Bella	66 66/1(-450%)	(7) Brasingaman Bella 66/1, Down the field in pair of bumpers. Hurdles debut wasn't devoid of promise but probably needs more time.

LTO Selection:

Former point-to-point winner SOUND AND FURY has made a good start to racing under Rules and made a winning start over hurdles at Exeter in February. He subsequently came up against a potentially decent opponent when he was a good second to one of Nicky Henderson's Irish imports in a similar race at Newbury 22 days ago, which may prove to be good form, and he is taken to go one better today. Fellow pointing recruits Cold Sobar and Langdale Lane look the pick of the opposition.

SOUND AND FURY surpassed his winning form when finding only a fairly useful one too strong at Newbury 3 weeks ago, and with a good-value conditional taking over, he can double his career tally. Fellow previous winners Cold Sobar and Langdale Lane are the obvious threats.

Although he didn't beat a great deal, COLD SOBAR was pretty impressive when winning on his hurdles debut here and is taken to follow up.

13:35 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.18/1 +45%) Jonbon	0.18 0.18/1(+45%)	(4) Jonbon 0.18/1, Won 2m novice hurdle at this meeting last season and has shown even better form over fences this time round, winning first 3 starts before good 5½ lengths second of 9 to El Fabiolo in Arkle at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month. Hard to beat.
2	5 2nd (5) (7.5/1 +38%) Marvel De Cerisy	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(5) Marvel De Cerisy 7.5/1, 6-y-o who confirmed promise of chase debut when running out good winner of a Punchestown novice in November. Not seen to best effect on both outings since and remains capable of better. Lot of improvement needed to trouble Jonbon, though.
3	3 3rd (3) (40/1 -21%) Fusain	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Fusain 40/1, Opened chase account in a match at Newcastle (2m) in February and followed up in a 3-runner novice at Catterick (19f) 12 days ago. Stable tasted Grade 1 novice chase success at the Cheltenham Festival but shock if this one follows suit.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (12/1 +33%) Calico	12 12/1(+33%)	(2) Calico 12/1, Came good over fences in 2m Southwell handicap in January and better form when giving Jonbon a run for his money in a match race at Warwick in February. Confirmed he's an improved performer of late when bagging another handicap win at Doncaster last month.

LTO Selection:

Nicky Henderson lifted this prize two years ago with Shishkin, and he could do so once more thanks to JONBON. The classy seven-year-old, who struck over the smaller obstacles at this meeting 12 months ago, has upwards of 7lb in hand on official ratings and lost nothing in defeat when chasing home El Fabiolo in the Arkle at Cheltenham. It's unlikely he faces anything of similar calibre here, and he should land his third Grade 1 (second over fences). Notlongtillmay posted a career-best performance when second in the Turners and further improvement isn't out of the question. Calico gave the selection a race in a match at Warwick in February, but is in too deep now.

It's hard to see past JONBON who went down to a top-class rival at Cheltenham and can land a novice win at this meeting for the second year running. Notlongtillmay gets the nod for the forecast spot.

If JONBON gives his running - he's only ever been beaten by two machines at the peak of their powers - he should have this in the bag.

13:45 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (1.5/1 +50%) Rock Of Star	1.5 1.5/1(+50%)	(8) Rock Of Star 1.5/1, Getting the hang of things now and wasted no time getting back on track when off the mark in this sphere in C&D handicap last month, well on top finish. Had 2 subsequent winners in behind so big shout despite 9 lb rise.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 +44%) Party Fuzz	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Party Fuzz 9/1, Added to his good record fresh when winning 25f Hereford handicap chase on return in November. In nothing like the same form since. however.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -20%) Young Buck	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Young Buck 6/1, Successful pointer who showed useful form in novice hurdles in 2020/21 season. Looked a shadow of that horse when well beaten in 3 comeback runs over fences this term, however.
4	6 4th (6) (3.33/1 +17%) Skinflint	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(6) Skinflint 3.33/1, Consistent sort who finally got off the mark under Rules here (19.5f) last month, coming clear in impressive fashion. Defied a 10 lb rise when following up over C&D last month and low-mileage 11-y-o should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5.5/1 -57%) Wild Romance	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(3) Wild Romance 5.5/1, Looked promising in novice hurdles in autumn 2020 but missed just over 2 years and down the field on both starts in novice handicap chases this term. However, back to form in open company when third at Warwick in this headgear last month and remains unexposed.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 -17%) Best Trition	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Best Trition 14/1, Left his chase debut/reappearance effort well behind when leading near the finish at Ffos Las (heavy) in January. However, endured a hard race and he took little interest next 2 starts. Change of headgear.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 -12%) Fortified Bay	28 28/1(-12%)	(1) Fortified Bay 28/1, Record distinctly patchy nowadays but on a going day when running out a convincing winner from the front at Kelso (21.5f) in January. Unsurprisingly not in same form next 2 starts and hard to know what to expect.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up over timber on his two most recent outings, Yggdrasil can have a say in proceedings back over fences, especially given he is now rated 3lb below his last winning mark. However, there has been no stopping SKINFLINT of late and Henry Oliver's 11-year-old is fancied to secure a hat-trick. He went up 10lb from his extended 2m3f win here to his C&D triumph, so a further 7lb rise may not be enough to hold him back. Rock Of Star also bolted up over C&D most recently and is another to bear in mind.

ROCK OF STAR produced a career best when scoring in good style over C&D last month and can defy a 9 lb rise with that form working out well. Low-mileage veteran Skinflint looked better than ever when winning here on his last 2 starts so should make another bold bid, with Wild Romance best of the others.

Dan Skelton's mare WILD ROMANCE ran well behind an on-song course specialist at Warwick last month and might be the answer.

13:55 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (25/1 +50%) Eljaytee	25 25/1(+50%)	(8) Eljaytee 25/1, Fourth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 161 days.
2	6 2nd (6) (8.5/1 +39%) Seattle King	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(6) Seattle King 8.5/1, 10/1, bit below form 5¾ lengths sixth of 14 to Moon Over The Sea in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.1/1 +37%) Daphne May	1.1 1.1/1(+37%)	(1) Daphne May 1.1/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (11/4) at Bath (10.2f, soft) 8 days ago, battling well. Has to be taken seriously.
4	7 4th (7) (50/1 -178%) Think Trigger	50 50/1(-178%)	(7) Think Trigger 50/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Gary Moore.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +38%) Menin Gate	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Menin Gate 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. 17/2, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f). Off 165 days. Cheekpieces back on.
6th	3 6th (3) (8.5/1 -240%) Island Of Skye	8.5 8.5/1(-240%)	(3) Island Of Skye 8.5/1, Winner at Kempton in March. Good second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 11/4) 35 days ago, no match for winner. Respected.
7th	2 7th (2) (5.5/1 -57%) Moon Over The Sea	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(2) Moon Over The Sea 5.5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 8/1) 8 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt.
8th	4 8th (4) (5.5/1 +31%) Roaring River	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(4) Roaring River 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 135 days. Makes turf debut.

LTO Selection:

DAPHNE MAY returned to form over this trip at Bath recently and the daughter of Mayson could be hard to stop with Billy Loughnane's claim largely negating her 7lb rise in the ratings. Island Of Skye narrowly beat the selection at Kempton two starts ago and is an obvious threat once again, while Moon Over The Sea also merits a place on the shortlist.

DAPHNE MAY justified support to record a sixth career success at Bath last week and is taken to follow up for a yard in cracking form and with an excellent-value apprentice help offsetting a 7 lb rise. Moon Over The Sea looked as good as ever when scoring at Bath last week and is next best ahead of Island of Skye.

The leading contender is DAPHNE MAY, who pulled well clear with the runner-up when scoring in similar conditions at Bath last week.

14:05 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 -20%) Here Comes The Man	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Here Comes The Man 6/1, Big-money buy following sole point win. Bettered previous Rules efforts when runner-up on handicap hurdle debut at Ayr (19.5f) in November, beaten only by another improver. Interesting connections opt for a quick switch to chasing and he's one to consider.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.75/1 +31%) Court At Slip	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(4) Court At Slip 2.75/1, Hurdles winner who has improved for switch to chasing, gaining third success at Sedgefield (27f) on penultimate start in March. Respectable fourth at Carlisle (24.5f) on latest start 3 weeks ago and he should go well again having eased 2 lb since.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.5/1 -27%) East Street	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(2) East Street 3.5/1, Generally progressive over hurdles last term and matched previous best over fences when landing 5-runner Wetherby handicap (24.2f) 15 days ago. That race did rather fall apart but he's still lightly raced in this sphere. Possibilities.
4	8 4th (8) (6.5/1 +54%) Macavity	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(8) Macavity 6.5/1, Dual point winner who landed an Aintree bumper on Rules debut last May. Exploits mixed in 4 starts over hurdles though, and he didn't offer a great deal on chase debut at Doncaster (20.5f) 4 weeks ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (5.5/1 -10%) Camp Belan	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(5) Camp Belan 5.5/1, Thorough stayer who got off the mark at Kelso in November and produced easily his best effort since when third at Hexham (3m) 16 days ago, giving best only late on. In the mix with a repeat.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (7/1 -27%) Glittering Love	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Glittering Love 7/1, 11-y-o who stepped up markedly on his comeback run over hurdles when second over fences at Kelso (26f) in December and again found only one too good at Hexham (31.9f) 4 weeks ago, edged out on line. Expected to make his presence felt again.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/1 +0%) Crixus's Escape	11 11/1(+0%)	(7) Crixus's Escape 11/1, Runner-up twice off significantly higher marks last term but struggled to make an impact in handful of starts so far this campaign, albeit his latest run best overlooked on back of being hampered early. Still, others rate stronger.

LTO Selection:

East Street has enured mixed fortunes lately, but retains scope for further progress and has a live chance of following up last month's Wetherby success from just a 1lb higher mark. However, better value might lie with GLITTERING LOVE, who returned from a short break with a solid effort when second at Hexham in mid-March and a 2lb rise may underestimate him judged on his peak form over fences. Chasing debutant Here Comes The Man, a former point-to-point winner, is also respected.

An expensive purchase on the back of success between the Flags, HERE COMES THE MAN ran his best race over hurdles when beaten only by another improver on handicap debut in November, and with the prospect of more to come, he could be worth chancing on chase debut. Glittering Love and East Street are others to consider, along with Camp Belan.

Conditions should be deep enough for GLITTERING LOVE to show his form and Conor Rabbitt's claim is welcomed.

14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (4.5/1 +31%) West Balboa	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(12) West Balboa 4.5/1, Low-mileage mare who is clearly well regarded, runner-up in Grade 1 Challow on just her second start last winter. Improved again this term, second on return/handicap debut at Sandown and career-best effort to land 20-runner Lanzarote Hurdle (21f) in January. Big player with more to come upped to 3m.
2	15 2nd (15) (50/1 -52%) Pounding Poet	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Pounding Poet 50/1, Got back on the up in the autumn, proving most determined on the back of 4 months off when landing 4-runner Uttoxeter handicap (23.3f) in October. Latest Doncaster run in December was disappointing and whilst he's gone well fresh he was well held in this race 12 months ago. Cheekpieces reached for.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -17%) Mill Green	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Mill Green 14/1, Ran a cracker when third in this race 12 months ago and, at the age of 11 has proved himself as good as ever in 2 starts this term, again filling third for second successive year in last month's Pertemps at Cheltenham. No reason why he won't give another good account of himself.
4	1 4th (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Good Time Jonny	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(1) Good Time Jonny 5.5/1, Three-time winner last term who produced a pretty astonishing performance to land the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month, only a couple behind 2 out and finding plenty to lead final 100 yds. 5 lb rise on the back of that looks fair and he's well in the mix again.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +30%) Gatsby Grey	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Gatsby Grey 14/1, Bumper/dual novice hurdle winner who ran best race to date tackling 3m for the first time when fifth at Leopardstown in February. Faced stiff task taking on some smart rivals back there (18.3f) 6 weeks ago and possible he can do better still back at this sort of trip.
6th	11 6th (11) (40/1 -21%) Glimpse Of Gala	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Glimpse Of Gala 40/1, Likeable mare who scored at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas and she again proved tenacious when following up at Warwick (25f) in January. Not at her best from career-high mark in the Pertemps 4 weeks ago but her regular pilot returns to take off a handy 7 lb here.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -56%) Vina Ardanza	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Vina Ardanza 28/1, Useful hurdler who produced best effort to date when runner-up at Naas (20f) in November, closing all the way to the line. Disappointed at Leopardstown next time and probably found competition a little hot on return at Thurles last month. This more suitable
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 -25%) An Tailliur	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) An Tailliur 10/1, Major improver in handicaps last season, winning a remarkable 7 times and still has races in him from this mark judged on recent exploits, not really getting the rub of the green but staying on into sixth in last month's Pertemps at Cheltenham. Worth considering here.
9th	13 9th (13) (8.5/1 +29%) Outlaw Peter	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(13) Outlaw Peter 8.5/1, Improving 7-y-o who is compiling a good strike rate over hurdles, running out a convincing winner from 5 lb lower mark at Kempton (21f) in March. Feasible to think he hasn't finished improving yet and he remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Respected.
10th	21 10th (21) (50/1 -52%) Starzov	50 50/1(-52%)	(21) Starzov 50/1, Well served by emphasis on stamina when doubling career tally in a Cork novice (2m) in January. Backed that up with a keeping on third in a 20f novice at Punchestown later that month but return to this longer trip needs to bring about further improvement in race of this nature.
11th	10 11th (10) (16/1 -60%) Party Business	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Party Business 16/1, Real eye-catcher at last year's Cheltenham Festival and confirmed as much when running out a determined winner of this race 12 months ago. Pretty low-key efforts upon returning to action this year but no surprise to see a better showing here and his mark has eased.
12th	18 12th (18) (7/1 +7%) Mexico	7 7/1(+7%)	(18) Mexico 7/1, Bumper winner who opened his account over hurdles in a Southwell novice (2½m) in December. Found some improvement for increase in trip when successful at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 2 weeks ago and whilst this demands more back in a handicap, he's still unexposed at around 3m. Yard won this 2 years ago.
13th	3 13th (3) (33/1 -32%) Erne River	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Erne River 33/1, Dual novice hurdle winner who improved to score twice over fences at around 21f last year. Bright start to present campaign, not least when second back over hurdles at Doncaster (24.3f) in December. Latest run in Rendlesham was below par but given an 8-week break ahead of this.
14th	19 14th (19) (22/1 +0%) Moon Hunter	22 22/1(+0%)	(19) Moon Hunter 22/1, Winning pointer who landed first 2 starts over hurdles and left Warwick Grade 2 disappointment in his wake when chasing home Henry's Friend in a Doncaster novice 919.4f) 4 weeks ago. 4 lb better off with that rival now switched to handicaps and he promises to be suited by this longer trip.
15th	14 15th (14) (12/1 +25%) Au Fleuron	12 12/1(+25%)	(14) Au Fleuron 12/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner during 2021 who has shaped as if ready for a crack at this sort of trip in recent starts, passing beaten rivals when eighth in last month's Martin Pipe (20.2f) at the Festival. Interesting connections reach for blinkers here, which could put an extra edge on him.
16th	2 16th (2) (25/1 +24%) Itchy Feet	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Itchy Feet 25/1, Rejuvenated by return to hurdles when landing 12-runner Huntingdon handicap (25f) in January prior to good second in Grade 2 next time. Not disgraced when midfield in Pertemps on his latest outing but his present mark demands that bit more in competitive races of this nature.
17th	6 17th (6) (50/1 +24%) Dolphin Square	50 50/1(+24%)	(6) Dolphin Square 50/1, Five wins over hurdles and fences in a very productive 2021/22 campaign. Picked up where he'd left off with 3m Sandown handicap win on reappearance in December but below that level in his 3 outings since.
18th	22 18th (22) (100/1 -100%) Regarding Ruth	100 100/1(-100%)	(22) Regarding Ruth 100/1, Tasted success 3 times during 2020/21 but absent 22 months and that told late on when last of 8 in a Newbury handicap (3m) back in February. Eased 1 lb on the back of that but others understandably arrive with more compelling claims.
19th	8 19th (8) (33/1 -65%) Bardenstown Lad	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Bardenstown Lad 33/1, Useful hurdler last season, winning 4 times prior to an excellent third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Well below that level in 3 starts over fences this campaign though, and he again struggled to make an impact back over hurdles at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February.
20th	20 20th (20) (8/1 +50%) Henry's Friend	8 8/1(+50%)	(20) Henry's Friend 8/1, Landed a course novice (at 20f) on debut back in May and improved during the winter, runner-up in Sandown Grade 2 in December. Below best at Newcastle (20.3f) in January but quickly back to form when taking 8-runner Doncaster novice (19.4f) 4 weeks ago. May do better now handicapping at 3m.
21st	16 21st (16) (150/1 -127%) Gaelik Coast	150 150/1(-127%)	(16) Gaelik Coast 150/1, Useful winning chaser and in good form back hurdling this season, winning at Worcester in June and back to his best when runner-up at Doncaster (19.5f, good) in December. Below par both subsequent starts, though, and he may well come up short again here.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (125/1 -25%) Dallas Des Pictons	125 125/1(-25%)	(17) Dallas Des Pictons 125/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who ended a long losing run in 3m Cork handicap hurdle on final start for Gordon Elliott in August. Good second back chasing for his new yard at Carlisle in October but disappointing over both sets of obstacles since.

LTO Selection:

GOOD TIME JONNY justified strong support in the market when given a patient ride to win the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last month and he may complete the double off only 5lb higher in the handicap. Mill Green and An Tailliur finished behind in third and sixth respectively that day and, while they both merit consideration, the former may emerge as the bigger threat given that he finished a respectable third in last year's renewal of t his race. West Balboa boasts a lightly-raced profile and arrives in this contest having landed the Lanzarote at Kempton in January in game fashion and improvement could be forthcoming for Dan Skelton's charge now running beyond 3m for the first time under Rules. Outlaw Peter pulled up behind that rival, but he appears to have progressed since and shouldn't be underestimated. Party Business hasn't cut much ice since winning this contest last season, but is now just 5lb higher in the ratings as a result and the seven-year-old may have been targeted at the race.

Claims can be made for plenty with the narrow vote in favour of WEST BALBOA. Clearly held in high regard, she produced her best effort yet when landing the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton in January, and wisely given a break since, there's a strong possibility she can do better still now her stamina is drawn out further. Good Time Jonny produced a smashing effort to land the Pertemps last month and is feared. An Tailliur, Au Fleuron and last year's winner Party Business complete the shortlist.

Progressive mare WEST BALBOA was having only her fourth hurdle start when winning the Lanzarote and can make light of a 5lb rise.

14:25 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 +14%) Chloe's Court	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Chloe's Court 12/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed benefit of Hereford run when third in 9-runner Exeter handicap (23f) in February. Possibly found much quicker conditions against her when pulled up at Newbury but hard to find an excuse for Fontwell run since.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +50%) Our Bill's Aunt	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(4) Our Bill's Aunt 4.5/1, Made a successful handicap debut after 7 months off in ready fashion at Chepstow in November. Third in small-field contests since without looking to have anything in hand of her current mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.33/1 +67%) Hellfire Princess	3.33 3.33/1(+67%)	(7) Hellfire Princess 3.33/1, Bumper winner who showed very little in her qualifying runs over hurdles but did at least offer a bit more when fifth on handicap debut over 21.9f at Ffos Las in January. Task is to now build on that.
4	3 4th (3) (3.5/1 -27%) My Girl Katie	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(3) My Girl Katie 3.5/1, Point winner who has made steady progress over hurdles, placed both starts in handicaps. Nudged up 1 lb but she can remain competitive.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) She's So Lovely	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) She's So Lovely 16/1, Runner-up in a point. Has yet to better modest form over hurdles and needs to settle to get home over this sort of trip. Tongue tie may help in that regard, though.
6th	1 6th (1) (8.5/1 +15%) Tequila Blaze	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(1) Tequila Blaze 8.5/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler who made mistakes before falling 2 out in handicap chase at Uttoxeter on debut over fences/return. Disappointing over both sets of obstacles since so plenty to prove, for all this is a drop in class.
7th	5 7th (5) (2.75/1 -38%) Sweet Magic	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(5) Sweet Magic 2.75/1, Has stepped up on her Irish bumper form sent hurdling for current yard, producing best effort when runner-up on second handicap start at Warwick 3 weeks ago (19f). Shapes as though worth a go at this sort of trip.

LTO Selection:

Sweet Magic shaped like her turn is near when runner-up over 2m3f at Warwick and although she should appreciate this stiffer test given her pedigree, she will need to settle better to see it out. With that in mind, MY GIRL KATIE makes slightly more appeal. The Grace Harris-trained six-year-old arrives in good heart having been beaten just half a length into third at Taunton last month, and a 1lb nudge in the ratings shouldn't dent her chances. Hellfire Princess completes the shortlist.

SWEET MAGIC has made a solid start over hurdles for new connections, and with this trip expected to be within range, she's the most persuasive option. My Girl Katie should give it another good go, with She's So Lovely a potential improver if a tongue tie helps her finishing effort.

The vote goes to Irish point winner MY GIRL KATIE, who has been progressive over hurdles and went close in a 3m handicap last time.

14:35 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 -13%) Rogue Sea	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Rogue Sea 9/1, 21,000 gns 2-y-o, resold €50,000 2-y-o, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to useful winner up to 1½m Rakan and half-brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Wuqood and 1m/9f winner Giladah. Dam, winner up to 1¼m who stayed 1½m, half-sister to high-class 12.4f-2¼m winner (stayed 2½m) Saddler's Rock.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.25/1 +25%) Dasho Lennie	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(4) Dasho Lennie 2.25/1, Promising type. Won 8-runner novice event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 7/4) 17 days ago. Open to improvement.
3	11 3rd (11) (28/1 +15%) Victoria County	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Victoria County 28/1, £44,000 yearling, €60,000 2-y-o, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, French 1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f winner Letters of Note. 17/2, eighth of 11 in novice event at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut. Off 179 days. Significantly up in trip.
4	3 4th (3) (80/1 -21%) Scotch Mist	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Scotch Mist 80/1, 13,500 gns foal, 12,000 gns yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to Spanish 1m winner Hakan and 2-y-o Italian 1m winner San Zafonic. 80/1, fourth of 9 in novice event at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut, nearest finish. Off 18 months. Significantly up in trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +67%) Charlie's Choice	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Charlie's Choice 4/1, Lightning Spear gelding. Dam, runner-up at 10f in France, out of smart 11f winner Campanillas. 5½ lengths third of 8 to Dasho Lennie in novice event (18/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 17 days ago, nearest finish. Open to progress.
6th	14 6th (14) (200/1 +0%) Fougere	200 200/1(+0%)	(14) Fougere 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 8 in novice event at Kempton (7f). Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 -57%) All That Glitters	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) All That Glitters 22/1, Churchill gelding. Dam useful 11f-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. 6¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Dasho Lennie in novice event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/1) on debut 17 days ago. Should progress.
8th	9 8th (9) (1.62/1 +7%) Natzor	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(9) Natzor 1.62/1, €12,000 yearling, €65,000 2-y-o, Almanzor colt. Dam French 1½m winner. 11/2, third of 11 in novice event at Newcastle (8f) on debut 32 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to improve.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 -50%) Cresta Cat	33 33/1(-50%)	(12) Cresta Cat 33/1, Bobby's Kitten colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 11f winner Tongues of Fire and 11.5f/1½m winner Garrick Harmony, both in France. Dam, French 13f winner, closely related to useful 1m-1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Starbourne.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (80/1 -100%) Letaba	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Letaba 80/1, Muhaarar gelding. Dam South African 7.5f-9f winner who stayed 2m.
10th	16 10th (16) (150/1 -127%) Ms Greer	150 150/1(-127%)	(16) Ms Greer 150/1, Bobby's Kitten filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Glass Office. Ninth of 10 in novice event (28/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 19 days ago.
11th	15 11th (15) (20/1 +50%) Surge	20 20/1(+50%)	(15) Surge 20/1, €57,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 11f winner Karismo and French 11f-14.2f winner Kepparti. Dam, German 1¼m/11f (Group 3) winner, half-sister to 8.5f-1½m winner Kamsin and 1½m winner (stays 1¾m) Khan (both very smart).
12th	2 12th (2) (150/1 -50%) Dashing Panther	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Dashing Panther 150/1, 6,500 gns yearling, Slade Power gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f-13f winner Mohareb and 6f winner Misty Spirit. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. 100/1, ninth of 12 in novice event at Kempton (8f) on debut, merely passing beaten rivals. Off 8 months. Up in trip.
13th	1 13th (1) (16/1 +0%) Elshaameq	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Elshaameq 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, second of 5 in novice event at Newcastle (10.2f), clear of rest. Off 172 days.
14th	7 14th (7) (28/1 -75%) Cosmic View	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Cosmic View 28/1, New Approach gelding. Dam winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 6f winner).

LTO Selection:

Dasho Lennie merits respect having justified favouritism at Lingfield recently, but a 7lb penalty for that success has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for TEMPERED SOUL, who put in an encouraging effort on his debut when fourth at Kempton last month and is entitled to improve for the experience. Elshaameq and Natzor are others with strong form claims in an open event.

NATZOR made a promising start when third at Newcastle (second has won subsequently) and the 7 lb he receives from penalised winner Dasho Lennie may prove decisive. Tempered Soul failed to meet market expectations at Kempton but he still offered something to work on so is best of the others.

Preference is for NATZOR who made a promising debut at Newcastle last month. His pedigree suggests he should appreciate this extra 2f.

14:45 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Fingal's Hill	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(5) Fingal's Hill 3.5/1, Fair bumper winner who landed a C&D novice on his final start in 2021/22. All the better for reappearance when doubling hurdles tally at Doncaster (did it cosily) and he's not yet exposed.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +31%) Holmes St Georges	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(3) Holmes St Georges 2.75/1, Bumper winner who has displayed improved form switched to handicaps, successful at Musselburgh in November and backed that up with a brace of runner-up efforts. Engaged 5.50 Ballinrobe Friday.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 +22%) Mcgowan's Pass	7 7/1(+22%)	(8) Mcgowan's Pass 7/1, Without a victory since early 2020 but evidently retains plenty of enthusiasm aged 12 given he was runner-up from his reduced mark at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Left on that perch so he's a big player.
4	4 4th (4) (3.5/1 +30%) Thereisnodoubt	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(4) Thereisnodoubt 3.5/1, Back to his best when gaining his first success for current connections at Kelso in January. Hasn't done a great deal wrong since and he's versatile regarding trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 +8%) Onward Route	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Onward Route 11/1, In excellent heart over hurdles this summer, winning 2m novice events at Hexham and Uttoxeter. Bad error prevented further success switched to fences at former track in September but off since reportedly bleeding at Kelso. In very good hands, at least.
6th	2 6th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Word Has It	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(2) Word Has It 4.5/1, Dual-hurdle winner who showed no ill-effects from an unsuccessful return to chasing when a fine second to Bubble Dubi at Stratford last month. Same mark and no surprise to see him go well again.
7th	1 7th (1) (28/1 -100%) Band Of Outlaws	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Band Of Outlaws 28/1, One-time useful hurdler who has been seen out sparingly in the last couple of years. Well held all 3 starts for current yard so hard to support, even from falling mark.

LTO Selection:

WORD HAS IT may be winless in over two years but recent efforts have suggested that he is getting closer, and these race conditions could provide his best opportunity yet. Mcgowan's Pass bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Wetherby and he is likely to be thereabouts, along with Doncaster scorer Fingal's Hill and C&D winner Fostered Phil.

WORD HAS IT got back to his very best when runner-up returned to hurdling at Stratford a month ago and from the same mark, hopes are high that he can go one place better. McGowan's Pass is also well weighted these days and is a threat, with Fingal's Hill another to consider.

This can go to WORD HAS IT (nap) who ran really well behind an improver at Stratford and he gets in here off the same mark.

14:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +29%) Irish Point	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Irish Point 5/1, Winner of a warm French bumper and landed the odds without too much fuss on hurdles debut at Cork in November. Smart form when runner-up next 2 starts and made most of big drop in class at Naas last month. Should have more to offer over this sort of trip.
2	14 2nd (14) (14/1 +0%) Kateira	14 14/1(+0%)	(14) Kateira 14/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and improved a chunk in all 3 hurdles outings against her own sex, completing the hat-trick with the minium of fuss at Market Rasen in February. Given a short break and isn't one to underestimate despite big jump in class.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 +25%) Hermes Allen	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Hermes Allen 3/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and coped very well with a truly-run race as he made it 3-3 in this sphere with a scintillating performance in the Challow at Newbury (20.5f, soft) in December. That form has stood up well but he was disappointing in the Ballymore.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -56%) Letsbeclearaboutit	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Letsbeclearaboutit 14/1, Talented triple-bumper winner who made the most of a big drop in grade when landing the odds in maiden company at Punchestown in January (24.5f). Ran a belter when fourth in The Albert Bartlett and way he travelled that day suggests drop in trip won't be a problem.
5th	15 5th (15) (6.5/1 +7%) You Wear It Well	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(15) You Wear It Well 6.5/1, Bumper winner who is developing a superb record over hurdles, her sole defeat coming at the hands of Hermes Allen and she travelled with notable zest in the Dawn Run. Genuine and likeable mare who is a danger to all back up in distance.
6th	11 6th (11) (11/1 -10%) Springwell Bay	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Springwell Bay 11/1, Smart bumper performer in 2021 and looks every bit as good over hurdles, completing a simple task with the minium of fuss at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Limit not yet reached and well worth a shot at this level.
7th	4 7th (4) (20/1 -11%) Crambo	20 20/1(-11%)	(4) Crambo 20/1, Impressed when winning 2 bumpers last season. Wasn't foot perfect but class got him through on hurdles debut at Ascot. Disappointing when pulled up in the Challow at Newbury over Christmas but straight back on track with a tongue tie fitted when winning a novice/valuable handicap in recent weeks.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 +14%) Authorised Speed	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Authorised Speed 12/1, Hasn't always looked the most fluent but clearly possesses plenty of ability, scoping dirty when well held in the Tolworth but winning other 3 starts over obstacles. Retains potential but no margin for error in this company.
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 +33%) Blow Your Wad	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Blow Your Wad 22/1, Useful in bumpers without looking totally straightforward and got the mark over hurdles at second attempt in 2m Kempton novice in November. Disappointed in the Tolworth but combination of a wind op and a tongue tie enabled him to get back on track in no uncertain terms when winning handicap latest.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Dark Raven	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(5) Dark Raven 3.33/1, Looked a top prospect when winning both bumpers in 2021. Off the track a while after but expertly prepared to make a winning hurdles debut in December and better form in defeat after, third in the Grade 1 Brave Inca before finishing sixth in the Supreme. Just about sets the standard up in trip.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (50/1 -127%) Cool Survivor	50 50/1(-127%)	(3) Cool Survivor 50/1, Fair form in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles, including in listed company. Took his form up a notch when fourth in Grade 1 Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown but he failed badly to meet market expectations in the Martin Pipe.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (80/1 -21%) Uncle Bert	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Uncle Bert 80/1, Plenty about him physically and strong at the finish when landing 12-runner maiden hurdle at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Trip should be within range but dominating this field a different undertaking.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -100%) Hallwood	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Hallwood 200/1, Different proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle in February. Pedigree strongly suggests this trip will suit but this is a huge ask.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (250/1 -67%) Stony Man	250 250/1(-67%)	(12) Stony Man 250/1, Has a just a maiden win to his name and failed to complete last 2 outings. Out of his depth.

LTO Selection:

Gordon Elliott won this contest last year with Three Stripe Life and he can do so once more with IRISH POINT, who has some eyecatching form from earlier in the season. Already a runner-up in two Grade 1s, including when pipped by Supreme winner Marine Nationale in the Royal Bond, the five-year-old skipped Cheltenham, instead warming up for this with a confidence-boosting Naas success. You Wear It Well arrives on the back of an excellent victory in the Mares' Novices' Hurdle, but she must overturn form with her Challow conqueror Hermes Allen, who was a major disappointment at the Festival. Dark Raven could be interesting stepping up in trip, while Springwell Bay has won his last two with considerable ease and is another to note. Letsbeclearaboutit wasn't beaten far in the Albert Bartlett and may well be suited by going back in distance.

This is very open and while SPRINGWELL BAY hasn't quite achieved as much as some of these, he's a smashing prospect with the obvious scope to rate higher. He can take the step up in grade in his stride at the chief expense of Dark Raven and You Wear It Well, though Hermes Allen is also very dangerous if back to the level he attained in the Challow.

Hermes Allen remains of strong interest but a solid alternative is IRISH POINT. Springwell Bay is respected too.

15:00 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (16/1 -60%) Billingsley	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Billingsley 16/1, Latest success gained off this mark at Ffos Las last February and placed first 3 starts this season, chasing home a handicap blot in first-time cheekpieces at Hereford (2m). Found run of good form coming to a halt at Uttoxeter latest but type to bounce back.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -17%) Abaya Du Mathan	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Abaya Du Mathan 7/1, Kept busy and on a long losing run, but better signs when second to Grizzly James at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) under this rider 9 days ago. Interesting if backing that up.
3	2 3rd (2) (6.5/1 +0%) Brulure Noire	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(2) Brulure Noire 6.5/1, Hurdles winner in Ireland who justified support when opening account over fences at Ffos Las (2m) in November. Well held next 2 starts, however.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -20%) Walk In The Wild	3 3/1(-20%)	(4) Walk In The Wild 3/1, Made the perfect start sent chasing for new yard, winning Lingfield handicaps at up to 20f in November. Folded tamely next 2 starts but back on track when second at Warwick. Expected to be bang there.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (3/1 +14%) Grizzly James	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Grizzly James 3/1, Fairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who took advantage of reduced mark when scoring at Hereford 9 days ago by 4¾ lengths from Abaya du Mathan. Respected.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Striking Out	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(1) Striking Out 4.5/1, Irish point winner who scored over hurdles and has made a positive start over fences, runner-up at Ludlow/Hereford. Could manage only fourth at Doncaster since but worth another chance.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (6.5/1 +46%) Faitque De L'Isle	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(6) Faitque De L'Isle 6.5/1, Fair form over fences in France in 2020 and got off the mark for current yard at Ffos Las (23.8f) in October. Disappointing since, though.

LTO Selection:

GRIZZLY JAMES responded well to more positive tactics when winning at Hereford last week and with Ned Fox now on board to claim a handy 5lb, he's effectively running off the same mark as that success. Walk In The Wild returned to form when runner-up at Warwick and is feared most, although Striking Out should appreciate this slight drop in class from a 0-120 Doncaster contest and is another to consider.

WALK IN THE WILD bounced back to form when second at Warwick 16 days ago and can go one better for his in-form yard. Recent Hereford 1-2 Grizzly James and Abaya du Mathan are feared most.

Walk In The Wild is respected but the vote goes to GRIZZLY JAMES, who cashed in on a reduced mark with his clearcut win last week.

15:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/1 -25%) Stone Circle	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Stone Circle 10/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm, 8/1) when last seen in October. No great record when fresh, though.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 +50%) So Smart	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) So Smart 7/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Winner at Leicester in October. Last of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (5f). Off 116 days. Others are preferred.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -50%) Spoof	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Spoof 6/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 but he did go mighty close on his 5f Doncaster reappearance (heavy) 13 days ago. Not long with this yard. Respected.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +50%) Antiphon	9 9/1(+50%)	(7) Antiphon 9/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) on reappearance 21 days ago. Will need to have come on a good bit for the run.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Angle Land	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Angle Land 3.5/1, Three 5f AW wins since Decmeber. Another good run when second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/2) 15 days ago. has won on turf. Big player.
6th	1 6th (1) (66/1 -267%) Mulzim	66 66/1(-267%)	(1) Mulzim 66/1, Eight wins from 30 Flat runs. Well held in 2 turf runs early last season but feasibly treated on peak form if ready to roll after 10 months off.
7th	9 7th (9) (2.75/1 +45%) Libra Tiger	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(9) Libra Tiger 2.75/1, Winner at Kempton in January. 7/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 38 days ago, never nearer. Down in trip. Good 5 lb claimer up.
8th	3 8th (3) (4.5/1 +0%) Faustus	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(3) Faustus 4.5/1, 40/1, below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) when last seen in October. Won off a similar mark under Jamie Spencer on his 2022 reappearance so no surprise to see him go well.

LTO Selection:

It's been almost two years since SPOOF last managed to get his head in front, but he returned from an absence with a good second at the Lincoln meeting. Kevin Frost's eight-year-old is now 6lb below his last winning mark and he's taken to go one better. Angle Land remains in good form and she is likely to throw down another serious challenge, while Faustus should appreciate forecast ground conditions and is another to consider.

ANGLE LAND arrives in good nick from AW and has plenty of form on turf so she could be the way to go. Her stablemate Faustus won off a similar mark on his 2022 reappearance and is a possible threat, while Spoof is also respected on the back of his Doncaster near miss.

This can go to SPOOF, who is taken to gain compensation having only just been caught on his return to action at Doncaster 13 days ago.

15:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.5/1 +50%) High Moon	1.5 1.5/1(+50%)	(4) High Moon 1.5/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who comes here in good nick over fences, edged out dying strides having jumped well over this trip at Hexham (20f, heavy) 18 days ago. 3 lb higher here but that shouldn't prevent another bold showing.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 +26%) Arthur's Quay	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) Arthur's Quay 3.33/1, Winless over fences in Ireland but improved model for new stable, completing hat-trick in good style at Sedgefield (17f, soft) in January. Not disgraced either outing since but his present mark does just demand that little bit more.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Bushypark	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(1) Bushypark 4.5/1, Not the easiest to catch right over hurdles but did confirm promise of previous run with victory over fences in 3m6f handicap at Catterick in January, jumping really well. Struggling some way out in Midlands National 4 weeks ago though, so he'll have to shrug that off here.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (3.33/1 +52%) Evander	3.33 3.33/1(+52%)	(2) Evander 3.33/1, Took well to chasing in 2020/21, signing off with a win in 2½m Ludlow handicap. Missed best part of 2 years but retains plenty of ability judged on his midfield effort at Carlisle (20f, soft) in March. Market support from an easing mark would look significant.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -56%) Tonto's Spirit	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Tonto's Spirit 25/1, Added another success to his tally at his beloved Cartmel (21f) last summer. Entitled to be sharper for first run for 5 months at Carlisle 4 weeks ago but he may find a few too good again here.

LTO Selection:

HIGH MOON has been unlucky not to get his head in front this season and he went close once more at Hexham last time out. The eight-year-old could see his luck change on this occasion, with easy Sedgefield winner Blue Hawaii and the capable Bushypark looking best placed to chase him home. Already a three-time winner this season, Arthur's Quay cannot be ruled out either.

Fit from a spin on the Flat, BLUE HAWAII produced a career-best effort over fences when scoring with plenty to spare at Sedgefield 23 days ago and a 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid given she remains low-mileage in this sphere. High Moon is knocking on the door and rates a lead threat, whilst Evander is another worth keeping an eye on.

A good handicap. EVANDER is back on a good mark and it doesn't take too much imagination to envisage a return to form from him.

15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 -23%) Sire Du Berlais	8 8/1(-23%)	(9) Sire Du Berlais 8/1, Beat Flooring Porter to win this 12 months ago and came alive come the spring again when overhauling Dashel Drashel late on in the Stayers' at Cheltenham last month. Bold show likely if in similar form.
2	10 2nd (10) (5/1 -11%) Marie's Rock	5 5/1(-11%)	(10) Marie's Rock 5/1, Won Grade 1 mares' events around 2½m at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals last spring. Looked better than ever when bagging the Relkeel at Cheltenham on her reappearance. Disappointed back at Cheltenham last time but she's not the type to stay down for long. First attempt at 3m.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 +45%) Flooring Porter	3 3/1(+45%)	(4) Flooring Porter 3/1, Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner at Cheltenham. Couldn't complete a hat-trick of wins in that race last month but still ran his best race of the season in fourth. Chased home Sire Du Berlais in this 12 months ago.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -14%) Meet And Greet	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Meet And Greet 16/1, Smart hurdler. Creditable 3 lengths second of 8 to Blazing Khal in Boyne Hurdle at Navan (21f, good to soft, 10/3) 62 days ago. Third to Home By The Lee at Leopardstown over Christmas. A bit vulnerable at the highest level.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +20%) Champ	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Champ 6/1, Very talented hurdler/chaser who dug deep to fend off Paisley Park in 3m Newbury Grade 2 hurdle on his reappearance. Not in quite the same form when 4¾ lengths third to Paisley Park in Kempton Grade 1 over Christmas. Freshened up since. Third in this last year. Capable of going well.
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 +19%) Dashel Drasher	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(3) Dashel Drasher 6.5/1, Tough and likeable sort who resumed with a 2½m hurdle win here in November. Good runner-up efforts on all 4 starts since, going down by ¾ length to Sire Du Berlais in Stayers' at Cheltenham on latest. Thereabouts again.
7th	7 7th (7) (25/1 +0%) Monmiral	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Monmiral 25/1, Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at this meeting in 2021 and second in Aintree Hurdle last year. Smart form in defeat over fences this term. His good course record makes him a dangerous one to discount but he does have stamina to prove stepping up in trip. Tongue tie and cheekpieces on for first time.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 -12%) Brewin'upastorm	28 28/1(-12%)	(1) Brewin'upastorm 28/1, Very smart hurdler who returned from wind surgery to land a second win in the Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell (19f) in February. His record suggests he'll be vulnerable back at highest level, though. Also has stamina to prove.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (4.5/1 -13%) Home By The Lee	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(5) Home By The Lee 4.5/1, Gained a breakthrough win at Grade 1 level at Leopardstown over Christmas. Did very well under the circumstances when 3¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Sire Du Berlais in Stayers' at Cheltenham, a serious mistake at the sixth knocking him right back.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 -21%) Proschema	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Proschema 40/1, Looked better than ever when breezing to success in the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby. Can't have been right when pulled up at Newbury 4 weeks later and she was quickly back in form when 9½ lengths fourth to Brewin'upastorm in National Spirit at Fontwell. Something to find in this company.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary as each horse has their own strengths and weaknesses. However, Sire Du Berlais appears to be a strong contender as he won this race last year and recently won the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Champ also has a strong track record and recently won a Grade 2 hurdle at Newbury. Marie's Rock has also had success at the highest level and could potentially bounce back from a disappointing run at Cheltenham. Ultimately, the outcome of the race will depend on how each horse performs on the day.

A competitive renewal of the Liverpool Hurdle with several intriguing contenders lining up, including Marie's Rock, who is fancied to bounce back following a disappointing run behind Honeysuckle in the Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. She gets a mares' allowance here, so the daughter of Milan looks a big player for powerful connections. That being said, Stayers' Hurdle winners are 5-7 in this race since it became a Grade 1 in 2010, so SIRE DU BERLAIS could be worth siding with. He kept on well to score from the well-fancied Flooring Porter in this contest last year and the fact he was able to uphold that form at Cheltenham last month must make Gordon Elliott's 11-year-old of significant interest. Dashel Drasher filled the runner-up spot behind the selection last time out and is another not to be taken lightly in first-time cheekpieces.

HOME BY THE LEE shaped a lot better than the result when behind a couple of these in the Stayers' at Cheltenham and is taken to turn the tables and notch a second Grade 1 win of the season. Champ has been freshened up since his run at Kempton over Christmas and is a very talented operator on his day so he's second choice ahead of stablemate Marie's Rock, who can't have been right at Cheltenham last month and can get back on track now stepping up to 3m for the first time.

Stayers' Hurdle fourth FLOORING PORTER suffered an interrupted preparation for Cheltenham and can improve from that run.

15:35 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 -64%) Mr Hailstone	9 9/1(-64%)	(4) Mr Hailstone 9/1, Has shown he retains plenty of ability in maiden/novice hurdles since returning from a long absence in January. Hard to argue his opening handicap mark looks generous but he has potential as an unexposed sort.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 +13%) Boleyn Boy	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Boleyn Boy 14/1, Hinted at ability in bumpers. Yet to better modest form over hurdles (remote second in Fakenham maiden in January), pulling up on Doncaster handicap debut last time.
3	8 3rd (8) (33/1 -32%) Ginderella	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Ginderella 33/1, Poor form in 3 qualifying runs this term but stands more chance now handicapping at a low level. Has had wind surgery.
4	3 4th (3) (2.75/1 +17%) Bert Wilson	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(3) Bert Wilson 2.75/1, Made it 2-3 since equipped with a visor and tongue tie combination when seeing off 12 rivals over C&D (soft) 23 days ago, battling well. 7 lb rise may not stop him.
5th	10 5th (10) (20/1 -43%) Hazy Dream	20 20/1(-43%)	(10) Hazy Dream 20/1, Maiden who appeared to find the test too much when third of 9 at Exeter (21.5f, good to soft) last month, but held in fourth when unseating last at Hereford (2m) since. 3 lb out of handicap.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -256%) Royal Mer	16 16/1(-256%)	(2) Royal Mer 16/1, Ran up to best when second of 7 in claiming hurdle at Compiegne (19f) on final start in France in November. Tongue tied for this yard and more like it when finding only one too good at Hereford, albeit not finding much for pressure. Thereabouts.
7th	9 7th (9) (8.5/1 +47%) Key Factor	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(9) Key Factor 8.5/1, Very little to shout about so far, beaten just under 40 lengths when fourth on 2m Southwell handicap debut last month.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Bridge Road	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Bridge Road 6.5/1, Carries his head awkwardly but off the mark in 2m handicap at Leicester in November. Has continued in reasonable form and now only 2 lb above that successful mark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Just Over Land	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(5) Just Over Land 3.33/1, Brother to connections' smart bumper winner/useful hurdler Good Risk At All. Has made steady progress in 3 hurdle starts this season and good chance there's more to come in handicaps. Very interesting runner.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (7/1 +42%) Kash Tara	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Kash Tara 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Showed more than previously when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Southwell (2m) 76 days ago and could be more to come in handicaps for top stable.

LTO Selection:

BERT WILSON appeared revitalised by a 51-day absence when staying on strongly to win over C&D last month and a 7lb rise in the ratings may not prevent Nigel Hawke's gelding from completing a double. Just Over Land is bred to appreciate this longer distance and the four-year-old may have more to offer now entering handicaps. Royal Mer ran with more promise when second at Hereford and can't be dismissed off 1lb lower.

BERT WILSON found plenty when tackled at the last here last time and might be able to defy the handicapper again. Handicap-newcomers Just Over Land and Kash Tara are potentially dangerous opponents, particularly if the betting speaks in their favour.

This might go to well-bred juvenile JUST OVER LAND, who shaped with significant promise when third in a 2m maiden last month.

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.5/1 +86%) Twayblade	1.5 1.5/1(+86%)	(6) Twayblade 1.5/1, 11/1, below form 10¼ lengths seventh of 17 to Harry With Style in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 +31%) Silks Graphite	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(2) Silks Graphite 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 33 days ago, staying on final 1f and never nearer. That was his first start for 6 months (having been gelded) and he ought to come forward from that.
3	5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 +54%) No News	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(5) No News 5.5/1, 28/1, last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 73 days ago, weakening inside final 1f. Gelded subsequently and returns to action with yard amongst the winners so another who may bounce back.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +10%) Mia Paradis	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Mia Paradis 9/1, Showed promise in novice/maiden events initially last summer but never built on those exploits in handicaps, well held sixth of 8 at Chelmsford (5f) in September. Market should guide back from 7 months off.
5th	8 5th (8) (3.5/1 +56%) Sumac	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(8) Sumac 3.5/1, Respectable second of 13 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 7/1) 37 days ago. Makes turf debut and has a shout.
6th	9 6th (9) (16/1 +60%) Idiopathic	16 16/1(+60%)	(9) Idiopathic 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford (6f) in November. Needs to take a marked step forward on the back of 5 months off if she's to figure.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 +20%) Crikey Juicey	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Crikey Juicey 16/1, Thrice-raced winner. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 33/1) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

LTO Selection:

HARRY WITH STYLE lived up to his name when running out a decisive winner at Bath last week and with Billy Loughnane negating over half of the 9lb rise incurred for that success, he can repeat the dose. Crikey Juicey should appreciate the return to turf and could improve in first-time cheekpieces, while Quinault is worth monitoring in the market ahead of his handicap bow. Silks Graphite should not be underestimated either.

HARRY WITH STYLE showed improved form in refitted cheekpieces when running out a good winner at Bath 8 days ago and a repeat should see him go very close again with Billy Loughnane taking off a very handy 5 lb. Quinault looks a likely improver now switched to handicaps and market support behind him would look significant. Sumac, fit and in-form from the all-weather, can also hit the frame.

Last week's Bath winner HARRY WITH STYLE gets the vote. Twayblade is second choice.

15:55 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.62/1 +41%) Ex S'Elance	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(5) Ex S'Elance 1.62/1, Returned from successful spell in points with win in chase at Hexham in March. Quickly back on track when second there last time and should give another good showing.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.5/1 +59%) Brickadank	3.5 3.5/1(+59%)	(7) Brickadank 3.5/1, Remains a maiden and was unable to justify market support when a remote fourth in a handicap at Market Rasen on chasing debut. Hard to make a case for.
3	6 3rd (6) (1.88/1 +62%) Broomfields Kan	1.88 1.88/1(+62%)	(6) Broomfields Kan 1.88/1, Winner between the flags but long-standing maiden under Rules and last two efforts have been poor. Not completely dismissed in a thin race however, with new headgear tried.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +25%) Tico Times	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Tico Times 12/1, Won a trio of handicaps during second half of 2022 for Dianne Sayer. Off 4 months and hasn't fired in two outings for current yard.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 +50%) Hell On Earth	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Hell On Earth 10/1, Several creditable efforts to his name in Ireland but not seen for 20 months prior to tame display at Hexham 16 days ago. Plenty to prove.

LTO Selection:

Thunder In Milan put it all together when winning at Musselburgh last month and though he merits respect from a 4lb higher mark, preference is for EX S'ELANCE. Victor Thompson's charge found only a well-treated rival too strong when narrowly denied at Hexham 16 days ago, he remains open to improvement over fences and compensation could await now nudged up just 1lb in the handicap. Six One Nine heads the remainder.

EX S'ELANCE wasted no time getting back to form when second at Hexham last time, just touched off on the line having arguably pressed on too soon, so he's well worth a chance to resume winning ways. Six One Nine should give his running again and last-time-out winner Thunder In Milan deserves respect.

Lucinda Russell could enjoy a timely tonic ahead of Corach Rambler's National bid with another win for THUNDER IN MILAN.

16:00 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7.5/1 -7%) Midnight River	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(2) Midnight River 7.5/1, Useful novice hurdler who gained second chase success at Stratford and stepped up again when gamely landing Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day. Failed to meet expectations in Magners Plate at the Festival since but very much the type to bounce back. Tongue strap on. Stamina slight concern.
2	13 2nd (13) (12/1 +40%) Bowtogreatness	12 12/1(+40%)	(13) Bowtogreatness 12/1, Dual novice hurdle winner (at around 2½m) and better form when twice placed over fences earlier this term. Overfaced in Grade 1 company next time but excuses both starts in handicaps since. 2 lb out of weights here, though. Bred to stay.
3	8 3rd (8) (10/1 +0%) Kinondo Kwetu	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Kinondo Kwetu 10/1, Off mark over hurdles on final start last season and has made a very good start to his chase career, winning first 5 starts, including 4-runner handicap in October. Well held in Grade 2 at Ascot after 4 months off but remains of interest back in a handicap. Tongue strap on 1st time.
4	7 4th (7) (4.5/1 +40%) Shakem Up'Arry	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(7) Shakem Up'Arry 4.5/1, Proved better than ever (tongue tied) when making winning return at Exeter and shaped well when fifth behind Midnight River at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, possibly making move sooner than ideal. Finished in front of that one when third in Magners Plate at the Festival. One to consider up in trip.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/1 -11%) Eldorado Allen	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Eldorado Allen 10/1, Very smart but his limitations have been exposed at the highest level, remote seventh in Gold Cup at Cheltenham last month. Not particularly well treated back in a handicap.
6th	15 6th (15) (80/1 -186%) Handsworth	80 80/1(-186%)	(15) Handsworth 80/1, Not disgraced when third at Navan last time but firmly up against it from long way out of the handicap.
7th	3 7th (3) (6.5/1 +13%) Nassalam	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(3) Nassalam 6.5/1, Had a good first season over fences, taking Newbury Grade 2 and ending campaign with success at Fontwell. Easily best effort this term when excellent third (in this headgear) at Cheltenham (20.6f) on New Year's Day. Let down by jumping in Ultima at the Festival since but well worth another chance.
8th	6 8th (6) (18/1 -13%) Karl Philippe	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Karl Philippe 18/1, Resumed with 2m 4f win at Wetherby in November and backed it up off 7 lb higher mark when second in handicap there on Boxing Day. However, seemed to find the jump to top-level handicaps a bit too much at Cheltenham last 2 starts.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 +0%) Gold Cup Bailly	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Gold Cup Bailly 12/1, Useful chaser who won first 3 starts this season, including 2 small-field handicaps at Ayr. Good second there next time but well held upped in class (Grade 3) at Naas. This more suitable and remains low mileage.
12	12 \|B\| (12) (9/1 +25%) Coconut Splash	9 9/1(+25%)	(12) Coconut Splash 9/1, Maiden hurdle winner who has shown useful form in defeat over fences but likely to find this too competitive. 2 lb out of the handicap.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (4.5/1 +31%) Beauport	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(5) Beauport 4.5/1, Likeable, progressive hurdler who made fine start over fences when landing listed Colin Parker Chase at Carlisle on return. Yet to build on that but shaped better than the distance beaten suggests in Kim Muir at Cheltenham Festival last month, travelling better than most for a long way (lost shoe).
9	9 \|F\| (9) (25/1 -56%) Castle Robin	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Castle Robin 25/1, Ended last season on the up over fences, scoring at Doncaster and Wetherby. Excuses first 2 starts this term before resuming winning ways at Sandown, making most. Not in same form in Grimthorpe at Doncaster since but did make a bad mistake at the first.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (25/1 -39%) Kapga De Lily	25 25/1(-39%)	(10) Kapga De Lily 25/1, Likeable mare who made a winning reappearance last season before following up at Hereford. All the better for return this time when good third in handicap at Wincanton and similar form when third of 5 in listed chase at Exeter soon after. Should run her race again.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (25/1 -56%) Darrens Hope	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Darrens Hope 25/1, Dual scorer over fences but arrives out of form and partlicularly well handicapped even if back to best.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (50/1 -79%) Daly Tiger	50 50/1(-79%)	(14) Daly Tiger 50/1, Very smart chaser at best for Noel Meade and won a minor event over hurdles at Limerick last season. However, has lost his way since then, finishing well held all 4 starts for current connections.

LTO Selection:

BEAUPORT travelled well for a long way but failed to see out the testing 3m2f on soft ground in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month. Down a furlong in trip and switched to a flat track, the seven-year-old may put in an improved effort and is certainly on a workable mark. Midnight River disappointed at the Festival but is a player based on his Grade 3 victory at Cheltenham two starts ago. Eldorado Allen has been highly tried this season and should not be underestimated now eased in grade, while Gold Cup Bailly and Nassalam are a couple of others to note.

SHAKEM UP'ARRY has really impressed with how he's travelled since the tongue strap was fitted, producing another cracking effort when third in the Magners Plate at the Cheltenham Festival, and he may just get away with the longer trip at this flatter track. Midnight River and Nassalam failed to meet expectations in the same race at Cheltenham but both are likely to bounce back given their profiles, while Beauport will be suited by the drop back in trip given how he shaped in the Kim Muir.

Beauport can go well but he may have to give best to SHAKEM UP'ARRY who can improve on his good third at the Cheltenham Festival.

16:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5.5/1 -22%) Cast's Tasha	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(5) Cast's Tasha 5.5/1, Placed in mares' maiden hurdles at the start of the year and back on track when runner-up in a 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago. Tongue strap on for the first time.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -100%) Rajjamataz	8 8/1(-100%)	(1) Rajjamataz 8/1, No impact in bumpers but has shown more over hurdles, improving further when fourth in a novice at Hexham last time. Interesting handicap debutant.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 +45%) Jack The Farmer	6 6/1(+45%)	(9) Jack The Farmer 6/1, Poor hurdler who lost his way for Ben Lund but is worth a market check starting out for a new stable.
4	6 4th (6) (1.88/1 +62%) Dragoon Springs	1.88 1.88/1(+62%)	(6) Dragoon Springs 1.88/1, Fair form in a couple of bumpers and shaped better than the result on more than one occasion over hurdles. Has left Tony Carroll and joined a shrewd stable since last seen 14 months ago, so well worth monitoring in the betting.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 +40%) He's My Shadow	6 6/1(+40%)	(3) He's My Shadow 6/1, Placed in points and showed something to work on both starts over hurdles, fourth in a C&D novice 27 days ago. Worthy of respect.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -83%) Gastara	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Gastara 22/1, Matched his hurdles form when second on chase debut at Worcester a year ago and was shaping well prior to a fall at Ffos Las on return. Seemed amiss last time and now returns to hurdling with a bit to prove.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 -100%) Robynson	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Robynson 16/1, Well held in a bumper and no great promise over hurdles. Might do better now handicapping.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -85%) Duke Of Earl	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Duke Of Earl 12/1, Cost a bit and, while he has yet to live up to it, he returns from a break/breathing operation with his stable going better, so he's not a forlorn hope down in the weights with a tongue tie fitted.
9th	4 9th (4) (8/1 -7%) Adamhill	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Adamhill 8/1, Failed to complete both starts between the flags and just modest form at best so far under Rules, disappointing at Market Rasen on chasing debut 53 days ago. Mark is easing.

LTO Selection:

CAST'S TASHA put in a career best when filling second place over 2m4f at Uttoxeter two weeks ago and a reproduction of that level of form would give her a big chance in a moderate event. Rajjamataz showed some promise at Hexham last time and is one to note on his handicap bow, while similar comments apply to He's My Shadow.

DRAGOON SPRINGS shaped well a few times for Tony Carroll over hurdles and looks well treated on bumper form, so he might be worth chancing on debut for a new yard despite having a 14-month absence to overcome. Cast's Tasha looks a solid alternative and Rajjamataz deserves respect.

Robbie Llewellyn's HE'S MY SHADOW ran well under a very positive ride in a C&D maiden last month and might be able to dominate this.

16:22 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (11/1 +31%) Delagate The Lady	11 11/1(+31%)	(10) Delagate The Lady 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 10 in minor event (10/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 56 days ago. Back on turf.
2	9 2nd (9) (12/1 +14%) Suzi's Connoisseur	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Suzi's Connoisseur 12/1, Latest win at Lingfield in March. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 17/2) 10 days ago. Needs to cast that aside returned to turf.
3	6 3rd (6) (7.5/1 -125%) Luna Queen	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(6) Luna Queen 7.5/1, 13/2, won 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 12 days ago, despite being slowly away. Enters calculations up 3 lb on turf down at 6f.
4	11 4th (11) (33/1 +34%) Enchanted Night	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Enchanted Night 33/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Blinkered for first time, tenth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (5f) 74 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +20%) Concierge	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Concierge 4/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 14/1) 14 days ago, though a wide trip does offer some excuse. Drops markedly in class and could go well.
6th	7 6th (7) (3.5/1 +42%) El Royale	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(7) El Royale 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 72 days ago, nearest finish. Drop to 6f isn't sure to suit on turf debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (4/1 +50%) Phoenix Star	4 4/1(+50%)	(8) Phoenix Star 4/1, Course winner. 11/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Eased further 2 lb back on turf so he's on the shortlist.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -14%) Rose Fandango	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Rose Fandango 16/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1). Off 177 days. First run for yard after leaving Scott Dixon and market may guide.
9th	4 9th (4) (18/1 -64%) Moosmee	18 18/1(-64%)	(4) Moosmee 18/1, Tumbled in the weights but stopped the slide when fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. 10 lb higher now back on turf.
10th	5 10th (5) (18/1 -80%) Astrophysics	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Astrophysics 18/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 7/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 29 days ago.
11th	3 11th (3) (8/1 -45%) Yimou	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Yimou 8/1, C&D winner. Thirty one runs since last win in 2020. Hooded for first time, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 15 days ago. Should strip fitter for that first run in 11 weeks.

LTO Selection:

LUNA QUEEN bounced back to form with a comfortable success at Lingfield last time out and the drop in trip should not inconvenience her on her return to the turf. The daughter of Al Kazeem gets the vote ahead of grand veteran Astrophysics and course winner Phoenix Star, who has dropped 7lb below his last winning mark. El Royale and Yimou are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

PHOENIX STAR has been in reasonable form on the AW and now has a career-low mark to exploit on turf, so he could be the way to go. With 6f not certain to suit Luna Queen and El Royale, Concierge could be the main threat down in class.

It might be worth siding with course winner PHOENIX STAR, who is well handicapped on his win in the mud at Sandown in the autumn.

16:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.5/1 +78%) Lincoln Burrows	3.5 3.5/1(+78%)	(7) Lincoln Burrows 3.5/1, Maiden Irish pointer showed who has hinted at ability in maiden/novice hurdles for this yard and may take a step forward now handicapping.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -122%) Moonlight Glory	10 10/1(-122%)	(2) Moonlight Glory 10/1, Twice a winner over hurdles in Ireland and gained a deserved first success for this yard over 2m here in Feburary. Not in the same form over fences at Sedgefield since but respected back hurdling.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/1 -9%) Enemy At The Gate	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Enemy At The Gate 3/1, Tongue tied first time and much his most encouraging run to date when second of 12 in C&D handicap (heavy) 28 days ago. That race has thrown up a couple of winenrs and much respected despite a 6 lb rise.
4	6 4th (6) (50/1 +38%) The White Volcano	50 50/1(+38%)	(6) The White Volcano 50/1, Veteran who lost his way in Ireland and hard to derive any encouragement from his exploits upon joining present yard, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hexham 18 days ago. Easily passed over.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/1 +30%) Farne Island	7 7/1(+30%)	(11) Farne Island 7/1, First form when second of 6 over C&D (soft) 17 days ago. That gives her something to build on but she is 3 lb out of the handicap this time.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 +20%) Turning Gold	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Turning Gold 6/1, Third success at Leicester when bolting up in a selling hurdle there (20.5f, heavy) at the end of December. Better effort in handicaps since when a respectable fourth at Uttoxeter 14 days ago.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (16/1 -14%) Star Vantage	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Star Vantage 16/1, Runner-up twice in bumpers but yet to better modest form over hurdles, one-paced 8 lengths fifth of 14 in 2m Hexham handicap when last seen in November. Needs to have improved during his time off.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (8/1 +50%) Gerolamo Cardano	8 8/1(+50%)	(5) Gerolamo Cardano 8/1, Best effort for some time when taking 16-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December but well below that level on both completed starts since.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (8.5/1 +39%) Red Ochre	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(10) Red Ochre 8.5/1, Shed his maiden tag at Kelso (21f) in 2021. Pulled up all 4 starts last year but back to form when placed in 3 handicaps this year, third of 12 over this trip at Sedgefield on latest.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 -60%) Celestial Fashion	12 12/1(-60%)	(9) Celestial Fashion 12/1, First impact over hurdles when returning from wind surgery to finish second of 12 on 17f Carlisle handicap debut 4 weeks ago. Considered.

LTO Selection:

ENEMY AT THE GATE appeared to relish a step up in trip when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last month and he could atone for that defeat, though a 6lb higher mark will require him to pull out more. Turning Gold drops in class and must enter calculations along with Celestial Fashion, who makes her second start following wind surgery.

ENEMY AT THE GATE is worth a chance to build on his improved second over C&D last month. Moonlight Glory, a course winner on his latest hurdle start, and last month's Carlisle runner-up Celestial Fashion may give him most to think about.

In what looks a competitive event for the grade WARRIORS STORY is taken to follow up last year's win by beating Enemy At The Gate.

16:40 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:52 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1/1 +33%) Spirit D'Aunou	1 1/1(+33%)	(7) Spirit D'Aunou 1/1, Promise when runner-up on debut and has completed a hat-trick since, having something to spare when scoring at Sandown last month. Yard is going well and he's open to further improvement, so leading claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.33/1 +33%) Mothill	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(4) Mothill 3.33/1, Won first 2 starts this term and not disgraced in defeat since, fourth at Newbury on latest outing. Likely to give another good account.
3	2 3rd (2) (5.5/1 +8%) Bertie's Wish	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(2) Bertie's Wish 5.5/1, Free-going sort who isn't an easy ride but recorded win number 2 in a first-time hood at Sedgefield in February. Creditable second at Ludlow and could be hard to peg back if he gets clear on the front end.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 -20%) Fiston De Becon	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Fiston De Becon 6/1, Struck at second time of asking for new stable in 2m Wetherby maiden in January. That form has worked out reasonably well and he comfortably followed up at Market Rasen 25 days ago. Progressive sort who makes plenty of appeal.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 -150%) Good Impression	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Good Impression 40/1, Better than ever over hurdles this season, winning twice, and looked rusty back from 4 months off at Ffos Las in October. Might well bounce back but he's high enough in the weights.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 +38%) Tiger Voice	50 50/1(+38%)	(9) Tiger Voice 50/1, Winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but, having changed hands for £18,000 in October, he hasn't shown much spark for present connections.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -100%) Houston Bere	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Houston Bere 80/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser for David Cottin in France in 2020. Absent for 892 days ahead of tame debut for new stable at Newcastle a month ago and has plenty to prove.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 +25%) Mr Grey Sky	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Mr Grey Sky 12/1, All-the-way hurdles winner at Leicester and Ludlow last winter but hasn't fired yet this season. Stable is going quite well and handicapper has given him a chance.

LTO Selection:

SPIRIT D'AUNOU has made an excellent start to his career and completed a hat-trick when winning on his handicap bow at Sandown last month. Off just 5lb higher here, the Gary Moore-trained juvenile could be hard to stop once more. That said, Fiston De Becon has also been in good form of late and is an obvious threat as he goes in search of a three-timer of his own. Bertie's Wish is the pick of the remainder.

SPIRIT D'AUNOU comes here in search of a four-timer and hasn't finished improving, so he takes preference over Fiston de Becon, who also boasts a progressive profile. Mothill should run his race again.

The 4yo SPIRIT D'AUNOU (nap) completed a hat-trick when winning on his handicap debut at Sandown last month and can score again.

16:52 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (20/1 +0%) Arlo's Sunshine	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Arlo's Sunshine 20/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. First run since leaving Robert Eddery when last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 15 days ago. This will reveal more.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 -21%) Chagall	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(3) Chagall 3.33/1, Latest win at Lingfield in March. Very good second of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 18/1) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Back down in trip. Has to be taken seriously from this mark.
3	5 3rd (5) (1.62/1 +64%) Ostilio	1.62 1.62/1(+64%)	(5) Ostilio 1.62/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 2 days ago.
4	8 4th (8) (33/1 -136%) Brazen Arrow	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Brazen Arrow 33/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 5 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's not the most consistent.
5th	2 5th (2) (22/1 -83%) Spanish Mane	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Spanish Mane 22/1, C&D winner. Below form third of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 14/1). Off 6 months and shaped as if in need of the run on reappearance at this track a year ago.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -100%) No Diggity	16 16/1(-100%)	(7) No Diggity 16/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. 8/1, creditable third of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Has blown the start before so others more reliable.
7th	4 7th (4) (5.5/1 +39%) Mr Marvlos	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(4) Mr Marvlos 5.5/1, Hooded for first time, tenth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago, slowly away. Isn't the easiest to catch right.
8th	11 8th (11) (28/1 +44%) Sunset In Paris	28 28/1(+44%)	(11) Sunset In Paris 28/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, eighth of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f, 66/1) 44 days ago, not ideally placed.
9th	1 9th (1) (5.5/1 -22%) Blue Collar Lad	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(1) Blue Collar Lad 5.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield in December. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 7/2) 42 days ago. Can make presence felt back on turf.
10th	6 10th (6) (20/1 -43%) Shorts On	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Shorts On 20/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 57 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces. Well up to winning one of these on turf if things fall right.

LTO Selection:

Beaten just half a length into second on his return to the turf at Bath last week, CHAGALL arrives here in excellent form having previously won well at Lingfield and he is taken to notch up a sixth career success. That may be at the main expense of Blue Collar Lad, who has been on the go a long time, and Brazen Arrow.

CHAGALL was unlucky to bump into one at Bath a week ago, pulling a long way clear with a punted rival and on that evidence, he's capable of defying this mark. Blue Collar Lad and Shorts On head the opposition.

The in-form 7yo CHAGALL (nap) was a clear second in a 1m2f handicap at Bath last week and is a major player again back at this trip.

17:00 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 34f - 39 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	26 1st (26) (8/1 +20%) Corach Rambler	8 8/1(+20%)	(26) Corach Rambler 8/1, Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly to lead. 10 lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017. Obvious chance if he doesn't get too far back.
2	23 2nd (23) (20/1 -11%) Vanillier	20 20/1(-11%)	(23) Vanillier 20/1, Grade 1 hurdles winner over 3m and ran an eye-catching race in Fairyhouse Grade 3 chase 7 weeks ago, closing all the way behind the classy Kemboy without being not knocked about. Should stay this far and if keeping the mistakes down he could go well.
3	13 3rd (13) (10/1 +17%) Gaillard Du Mesnil	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Gaillard Du Mesnil 10/1, Very smart grey who was third in last year's Irish National and proved all stamina when landing the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham last month. Not always fluent there though and did have quite a hard race. One of 5 for Willie Mullins (won this just once, in 2005).
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +17%) Noble Yeats	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Noble Yeats 10/1, Proved money well spent when belying chasing inexperience to take this 12 months ago from Any Second Now, showing bags of stamina to overhaul that one and becoming the first winning 7-y-o since 1940. Has improved further this term, fourth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last time. 19 lb higher this year.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 +25%) The Big Dog	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) The Big Dog 12/1, Big improver in the autumn, winning a couple of valuable 3m handicap chases in Ireland before a fine third in the Welsh National. Took an uncharacteristic fall in the Irish Gold Cup last time which is hardly the ideal preparation, but otherwise he's one of the more likely types.
6th	40 6th (40) (50/1 +50%) Born By The Sea	50 50/1(+50%)	(40) Born By The Sea 50/1, Useful handicap chaser at his best who has failed to figure (albeit faced with stiff tasks) last 4 starts and would be a surprising winner from out of the weights.
7th	19 7th (19) (33/1 +18%) Roi Mage	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Roi Mage 33/1, Eight-time winning chaser who struck for new yard at Down Royal last spring. Second to Longhouse Poet bidding for the repeat 4 weeks ago and plenty of others have stronger claims given he's prone to mistakes.
8th	29 8th (29) (33/1 +18%) Mister Coffey	33 33/1(+18%)	(29) Mister Coffey 33/1, Talented but rather frustrating performer who was placed again at the Cheltenham Festival when third to Gaillard du Mesnil in the NH Chase, wilting from 2 out. Didn't take to these fences in last year's Topham and with his stamina doubts he's unlikely to be Nicky Henderson's first winner in this.
9th	21 9th (21) (66/1 +34%) A Wave Of The Sea	66 66/1(+34%)	(21) A Wave Of The Sea 66/1, All his wins have come over much shorter and he ran a shocker for the third year running at the Cheltenham Festival last month. Very hard to fancy upped markedly in trip.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (33/1 +34%) Fury Road	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Fury Road 33/1, Very smart on his day but hard to catch right. His third to Galopin des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup in February reads well though and he may appreciate this much stiffer test on a belated start in a handicap having been caught out in the Ryanair last time. 1 of 8 for Gordon Elliott.
17	17 \|F\| (17) (40/1 +0%) The Big Breakaway	40 40/1(+0%)	(17) The Big Breakaway 40/1, Smart novice chaser in 2020/21 but firmly back on track this term with good seconds in valuable Haydock handicap and the Welsh National, jumping a lot better than usual at Chepstow. Never got going in the Ultima at Cheltenham but might have needed it after 11 weeks off. Stronger headgear goes on.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (66/1 +0%) Sam Brown	66 66/1(+0%)	(8) Sam Brown 66/1, Won the preceding handicap on this card 12 months ago and was a good third in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby on his return. Quiet since but has likely had this as his target (should stay long distances). Has had a breathing operation.
31	31 \|F\| (31) (80/1 +20%) Hill Sixteen	80 80/1(+20%)	(31) Hill Sixteen 80/1, Close second in the mud over these fences in the 2021 Becher but patchy form since, well held again at Kelso (lost a shoe) after 4 months off/another breathing operation at Kelso 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on and he should stay this far. Jockey rode the 66/1-winner of this in 2013.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (11/1 -22%) Delta Work	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Delta Work 11/1, Last year's third won the Cross Country Chase for the second year running at Cheltenham last month, seeing off Galvin having denied National hero Tiger Roll 12 months earlier. It was a big effort from him from 1 lb higher in 2022 having made early mistakes and he'll be sharper this time. Big player.
28	28 \|U\| (28) (14/1 +0%) Mr Incredible	14 14/1(+0%)	(28) Mr Incredible 14/1, Has his quirks (has refused to race) but also a ton of ability, placed in valuable staying handicap chases the last twice, his effort flattening out as he wandered badly on the run-in in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month. Will stay and has it in him to run a huge race if taking to the test.
12	12 \|U\| (12) (20/1 +9%) Longhouse Poet	20 20/1(+9%)	(12) Longhouse Poet 20/1, Warmed up nicely for a second crack at this when returning to winning ways at Down Royal last month, beating Roi Mage. Took to the course really well last year but finished held in sixth having proved far too keen. Same mark and will clearly need to settle better.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (22/1 +0%) Galvin	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Galvin 22/1, Tough and genuine performer with a good Cheltenham Festival record, second to a stablemate with an even better one in Delta Work on his first go in a cross-country race last month. Has to meet that one on 7 lb worse terms here though. Davy Russell, seeking a third National win, back in the saddle.
9	9 \|U\| (9) (33/1 +34%) Lifetime Ambition	33 33/1(+34%)	(9) Lifetime Ambition 33/1, Good jumper who took pretty well to these fences in the Grand Sefton in November before chasing home The Big Dog in the Troytown at Navan. Well held since (over hurdles latest) and is a doubtful stayer. Others preferred.
34	34 \|U\| (34) (50/1 +24%) Eva's Oskar	50 50/1(+24%)	(34) Eva's Oskar 50/1, Likeable chaser who has improved since the visor went on, scoring at Cheltenham in December and doing enough to prove himself over this sort of trip when fourth in the Eider at Newcastle 7 weeks ago. Tongue tie goes on and probably only minor place claims.
32	32 \|U\| (32) (50/1 +24%) Gabbys Cross	50 50/1(+24%)	(32) Gabbys Cross 50/1, Won handicap chase at Galway last summer and has been shaping up well in good races this season, finishing with running left at Naas 5 weeks ago. Rachael Blackmore switches to stablemate Ain't That A Shame but he should stay and unwise to dismiss.
30	30 \|U\| (30) (80/1 +0%) Cloudy Glen	80 80/1(+0%)	(30) Cloudy Glen 80/1, Hard to predict but was runner-up in the Kim Muir 2 years ago and won the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on return last season. Jumped well but had a hard race on his return at Haydock and bombed out behind Corach Rambler at Cheltenham. Trainer and owners have enjoyed success in this over the years.
33	33 \|U\| (33) (80/1 +20%) Recite A Prayer	80 80/1(+20%)	(33) Recite A Prayer 80/1, Won the Killarney National last spring and good efforts at Listowel/Clonmel in the autumn. Well beaten over these fences in the Becher and at Leopardstown in December though and looks down the Willie Mullins' pecking order back from a break.
20	20 \|U\| (20) (100/1 -25%) Diol Ker	100 100/1(-25%)	(20) Diol Ker 100/1, Well suited to the demands of large-field staying handicaps, winning the Leinster National last season and going close in a valuable contest at Leopardstown over Christmas. Not so good at Punchestown since though and work to do up in trip.
14	14 \|U\| (14) (100/1 +0%) Darasso	100 100/1(+0%)	(14) Darasso 100/1, Admirable dual purpose performer who was third in the Kerry National in September and scored at Thurles in December. Well beaten the last twice though and looks up against it on his first go in a marathon handicap.
10th	15 10th (15) (12/1 +25%) Le Milos	12 12/1(+25%)	(15) Le Milos 12/1, Has improved further for new yard this term, winning hot Newbury handicap chase in November (Corach Rambler fourth) and shaping best in second on first run since at Kelso 6 weeks ago, sent for home earlier than ideal. Had a hard race there but is very much the type who'll take well to this test.
11th	35 11th (35) (25/1 +0%) Our Power	25 25/1(+0%)	(35) Our Power 25/1, Improving and likeable chaser who has won valuable 3m handicaps at Ascot and Kempton 4 months apart this term, jumping soundly and holding on gamely 7 weeks ago. Done well to get a run as a progressive sort (due to be 4 lb higher in the future) and well in the mix if he stays.
12th	27 12th (27) (50/1 -25%) Enjoy D'allen	50 50/1(-25%)	(27) Enjoy D'allen 50/1, Dual winning chaser who got no further than the first in this last year having been purchased by top owner and he's been well held since, going with little fluency at Fairyhouse 7 weeks ago. Tongue tie back on.
13th	38 13th (38) (100/1 +0%) Fortescue	100 100/1(+0%)	(38) Fortescue 100/1, Useful chaser who relished the emphasis on stamina when landing a listed handicap at Ascot (3m, heavy) last season. Hasn't taken to this course in 2 tries though, never going well from the third in this last year and looking laboured in the Becher in December. Different headgear. Hard to fancy.
14th	10 14th (10) (50/1 +24%) Carefully Selected	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Carefully Selected 50/1, Very lightly raced for an 11-y-o but better than ever back from 33 months off this term, relishing the slog through the Gowran mud as he edged out Dunboyne in the Thyestes in January. Better than the result at Fairyhouse since but wouldn't be sure to take to these fences. Excellent young rider up.
15th	22 15th (22) (50/1 +24%) Minella Trump	50 50/1(+24%)	(22) Minella Trump 50/1, The winningmost horse of last season (won 8 of his 9 starts at up to 3m, mostly in small-field contests). Should have come on for his first run in 10 months at Bangor 3 weeks ago but doesn't look well enough handicapped to take this for 2011's winning trainer.
16th	37 16th (37) (125/1 -25%) Francky Du Berlais	125 125/1(-25%)	(37) Francky Du Berlais 125/1, Notched up a second win in the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen last summer. Looked energised by step up to a marathon trip in cross country race at Cheltenham in January and shaped well again on that course last month (might have hung on for third if finishing). Could go well for a long way.
17th	25 17th (25) (10/1 -11%) Ain't That A Shame	10 10/1(-11%)	(25) Ain't That A Shame 10/1, Was shaping up well this season before opening account over fences in Gowran maiden in the mud 5 weeks ago, readily coming clear despite a couple of mistakes. Could have a bigger effort in the locker now contesting a marathon handicap and one to note under 2021-winning rider Rachael Blackmore.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (14/1 +0%) Any Second Now	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Any Second Now 14/1, Has come alive in this race for the last 2 years, arguably unlucky not to win when third in 2021 and finding only Noble Yeats too good 12 months ago, briefly looking like the winner at the last. Warmed up with a smooth Navan success from Velvet Elvis last month but is 8 lb higher third time around.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (22/1 +0%) Capodanno	22 22/1(+0%)	(6) Capodanno 22/1, Second-season chaser who has gone well in big fields and won extended 3m Punchestown Grade 1 novice last spring from Lifetime Ambition and Fury Road. Pleasing comeback at Gowran in February and looks like he has the required stamina for this. Big run could be on the way.
39	39 \|PU\| (39) (22/1 +33%) Back On The Lash	22 22/1(+33%)	(39) Back On The Lash 22/1, Struck again over the cross country fences at Cheltenham in January but struggled once more behind Delta Work there last month and this is even tougher from out of the weights under a change of rider.
24	24 \|PU\| (24) (25/1 +38%) Velvet Elvis	25 25/1(+38%)	(24) Velvet Elvis 25/1, Made all at Fairyhouse in February and fair run behind Any Second Now at Navan 4 weeks ago. Stamina to prove here though (finished tired in last year's Irish National) and hard to see him in the shake up.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (28/1 +15%) Coko Beach	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Coko Beach 28/1, Gordon Elliott-trained grey who led for a long way in the Thyestes won by Carefully Selected before scoring himself for the first time in 2 years at Punchestown 8 weeks ago. Didn't get home in the 2021 Irish National or in this 12 months ago (eighth off 5 lb lower).
36	36 \|PU\| (36) (50/1 +38%) Dunboyne	50 50/1(+38%)	(36) Dunboyne 50/1, Off the mark over fences in the Gowran mud in November and went close behind Carefully Selected in valuable handicap there in January. Kept on from a long way back in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month and sterner headgear tried upped markedly in trip now.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (100/1 +33%) Cape Gentleman	100 100/1(+33%)	(18) Cape Gentleman 100/1, Smart chaser at best and took a step back in the right direction on second start for this yard when behind Velvet Elvis at Fairyhouse 10 weeks ago. Never raced beyond 3m though (all wins over shorter) and he has plenty on his plate.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 11/1 (7) DELTA WORK, 10/1 (2) NOBLE YEATS, and 8/1 (26) CORACH RAMBLER seem like strong contenders for the race. 11/1 (7) DELTA WORK has a good track record at Cheltenham and a recent win in the Cross Country Chase, while 10/1 (2) NOBLE YEATS has improved significantly since last year and finished fourth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. 8/1 (26) CORACH RAMBLER has also had recent success at Cheltenham and has a 10 lb advantage. However, other horses such as 10/1 (25) AIN'T THAT A SHAME and 12/1 (5) THE BIG DOG cannot be dismissed and may surprise.

This most famous race has tended to see some quirky individuals come alive around the National fences in the past and there are none more so in this year's field than MR INCREDIBLE. The seven-year-old has been eye-catching when staying on from off the pace in the Kim Muir and Classic Chase this season, both excellent trials for this unique contest. No winner has carried more than 11-10 to win the National since the mighty Red Rum and that stat does not bode well for last year's one-two, Noble Yeats (first) and Any Second Now, both of whom arrive in fine form. Last year's third Delta Work is now 20lb better off with the winner and arrives on the back of another excellent win in the Cross Country at Cheltenham, while Corach Rambler is 10lb well-in after doubling up in the Ultima. The Big Dog is another dour stayer who has already notched up victories in the Munster National and Troytown this season, while on the other side of the water, Le Milos and Our Power have done similar. One to note at a big price could be Gabbys Cross, who has a very similar profile to Henry De Bromhead's 2021 winner Minella Times.

DELTA WORK can give Gordon Elliott a fourth Grand National victory. He's been extremely strong at the finish when winning the Cross Country Chase for the last 2 years, the same race Tiger Roll landed before taking this in 2018 and 2019 for connections, and he gave a great account of himself when third off 1 lb higher 12 months ago. Corach Rambler is another dual Cheltenham Festival winner who ticks plenty of boxes for the 2017-winning yard. Le Milos and Vanillier complete the shortlist.

Performances in France suggest ROI MAGE (nap) can reveal himself in a spectacular new light with today's test. Le Milos is next.

17:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 34f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 -9%) Wedgewood	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Wedgewood 6/1, Backed up her previous effort when third of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) in November. Can give another good account.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 -9%) Debydinks	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Debydinks 3/1, Followed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft, 7/2) 11 days ago. However, could be ready to get off the mark back on all-weather.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Miss Marianne	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Miss Marianne 12/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, produced her best effort when third of 8 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) in September. Further improvement required as she returns from 7 months off.
4	9 4th (9) (6.5/1 +59%) Northern Chancer	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(9) Northern Chancer 6.5/1, Has yet to finish better than mid-division so far, sixth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft, 22/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 -13%) Alainn Tu	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Alainn Tu 9/1, Ran up to best when second of 8 in nursery at this C&D (6/1) when last seen in October. Needs to find more after 6 months off.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +44%) Mikka	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Mikka 14/1, After 4 months off, fared no better making handicap debut when eighth of 10 at Southwell (5f, 28/1) 11 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
7th	1 7th (1) (3/1 -9%) Ma Famille	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Ma Famille 3/1, Helped force the pace when well-beaten fifteenth of 17 on handicap debut at Bath (5.7f, soft, 8/1) 8 days ago. It remains early days, though, so no surprise to see her bounce back.
8th	5 8th (5) (6.5/1 -44%) Holly Blackmore	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(5) Holly Blackmore 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 11 days ago, racing towards far side. Could still have more to offer.

LTO Selection:

DEBYDINKS let down favourite-backers at Thirsk, but he attracted market support thanks to an encouraging second at Newcastle and is selected on the basis that he seems much happier on an artificial surface. Holly Blackmore was ahead of him in fourth in that Thirsk contest so has to be considered dangerous, while Ma Famille flopped at Bath but is another who should be seen in a better light back on the all-weather. Throw the returning Alainn Tu into the mix too.

DEBYDINKS may have run below-par on his latest outing, but he had finished runner-up on the all-weather on 2 of his 3 previous starts, so back on tapeta he can open his account with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle. Holly Blackmore has shown more since going handicapping and could be the main danger, ahead of Ma Famille.

Testing ground makes MA FAMILLE's recent low-key handicap debut easy enough to forgive and she can show her true colours back on AW.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7.5/1 -15%) Maid In London	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(4) Maid In London 7.5/1, Encouragement amidst greenness when fourth of 11 in minor event (20/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut in November, outpaced 2f out. Can progress from that effort up in trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (1.62/1 -95%) Tranquil Rose	1.62 1.62/1(-95%)	(7) Tranquil Rose 1.62/1, Well-bred filly who shaped with plenty of encouragement on debut when second of 10 in maiden at this course (9.5f, 5/1) 21 days ago. Can build on that effort to open her account.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -11%) Amazing	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Amazing 10/1, Showed more than on debut when fifth of 10 in minor event at Yarmouth (1m, soft, 13/2) in October. Should still have more to offer.
4	1 4th (1) (6.5/1 +7%) Gold As Glass	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(1) Gold As Glass 6.5/1, Bred more for stamina than speed, but made a winning start in 12-runner minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 16/1) in October. Open to improvement with longer distance to suit.
5th	2 5th (2) (200/1 -150%) Afloat	200 200/1(-150%)	(2) Afloat 200/1, 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, went backwards from debut when eighth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (1m, AW) 21 days ago. Faces a stiff task.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +25%) Sail On Silverbird	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Sail On Silverbird 12/1, Ran to a fair level first time up when third of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 50/1) in November, knowing her job better than some. Can give her running again.
7th	5 7th (5) (2/1 +60%) Mischievous Madame	2 2/1(+60%)	(5) Mischievous Madame 2/1, Kitten's Joy filly. Half-sister to useful French winner up to 1m Kid Conte and German 7f/7.5f winner Artemia. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to smart 5f/6f winner Zebedee. Could go well with leading yard in fine form.

LTO Selection:

Gold As Glass sprung a bit of a surprise when just getting the better of a filly with previous experience on her Newmarket debut but, as a result, she must concede weight to some promising opponents. Sail On Silverbird offered encouragement when third behind a smart prospect of Charlie Appleby's at Kempton, with Maid In London just behind, and the Godolphin handler could land this race too courtesy of TRANQUIL ROSE, who was collared in the dying strides over a furlong further here. Newcomer Mischievous Madame has to be considered closely as well.

A half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Native Trail, TRANQUIL ROSE was beaten only by another promising newcomer on her debut here last month, so she is taken to go one better with improvement to come. Gold As Glass made a winning start last season and is feared most up in trip, with Maid In London completing the shortlist.

Maid Of London should build on a promising debut but TRANQUIL ROSE looks the one to beat after a good second here last month.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (18/1 -13%) Florida Dreams	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Florida Dreams 18/1, Doyen gelding who made the perfect start when taking a Musselburgh bumper 102 days ago. This is much tougher and inexperience could hold him back.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.2/1 +47%) Blizzard Of Oz	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(4) Blizzard Of Oz 3.2/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers prior to opening his account at Cork in ready fashion. Further progress would put him right in the mix and appears to be the choice of Patrick Mullins.
3	10 3rd (10) (28/1 -133%) Hasthing	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Hasthing 28/1, French bumper winner who shaped very encouragingly when second at Uttoxeter 17 months later. Likely to take another step forward and could be involved.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 -32%) Bowenspark	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Bowenspark 33/1, Won first two starts in bumpers but came up short upped to listed company at Newbury a couple of months ago. Faces another stiff task.
5th	13 5th (13) (6.5/1 -18%) Pour Les Filles	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(13) Pour Les Filles 6.5/1, Point winner who showed a good attitude to edge out a well-backed Willie Mullins-trained rival on debut at Leopardstown over Christmas. Should have plenty more to offer.
6th	17 6th (17) (33/1 -32%) Esprit Du Potier	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Esprit Du Potier 33/1, Runner-up on debut at Ayr and won both subsequent starts there, comfortably making all on latest. Likely to be found out up in grade, though.
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +40%) Masaccio	12 12/1(+40%)	(12) Masaccio 12/1, Debut winner at Doncaster back in 2020 and useful form since. Good second in a listed contest at Newbury a couple of months ago but will need to improve to feature.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 +17%) Go To War	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Go To War 10/1, Made appeal on paper and off the mark at first time of asking in 11-runner bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 169 days ago. Likely more to come and stable won the mares' race on Thursday.
9th	19 9th (19) (16/1 -78%) Samui	16 16/1(-78%)	(19) Samui 16/1, From a good NH family and justified favouritism in good style on debut at Naas last month. Entitled to improve for top yard but this is a whole different test.
10th	1 10th (1) (11/1 +8%) Aslukgoes	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Aslukgoes 11/1, Won 2 good-ground bumpers for Ian Williams last summer and completed the hat-trick on debut for current trainer at Newbury a couple of months ago. Should give another good account.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -21%) Kinbara	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Kinbara 40/1, £70,000 buy after winning his sole point and followed suit in 11-runner bumper at Killarney 9 months ago. Not seen since, though, and a lot more is required if he's to defend his unbeaten record.
12th	15 12th (15) (100/1 -150%) Westerninthepark	100 100/1(-150%)	(15) Westerninthepark 100/1, Second in a point and filled the same position switched to Rules at Huntingdon on debut. Went one better at Stratford since but he's probably not up to this level.
13th	6 13th (6) (3.33/1 +49%) Captain Cody	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(6) Captain Cody 3.33/1, Showed plenty on completed start in point and Punchestown bumper prior to easy success in Limerick contest on Rules debut. Shaped really well in the Champion Bumper and makes plenty of appeal down in grade.
14th	18 14th (18) (80/1 -100%) Fiercely Proud	80 80/1(-100%)	(18) Fiercely Proud 80/1, Landed Market Rasen bumper on debut in October (subsequently sold from Don Cantillon £125,000) and followed up in listed contest at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Down the field in Champion Bumper and likely to come up short again.
15th	3 15th (3) (33/1 +18%) Bertie's Ballet	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Bertie's Ballet 33/1, Likeable sort who improved to double his tally at Kelso 3 weeks ago. This is obviously much stronger but he boasts place claims.
16th	2 16th (2) (14/1 +13%) Beat The Bat	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Beat The Bat 14/1, Close second of 17 in bumper at Wincanton on debut and went one better when landing a 14-runner bumper at Chepstow 49 days ago. Worth his place in a race like this.
17th	14 17th (14) (80/1 -21%) Taras Halls	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Taras Halls 80/1, Yeats gelding who made a winning start at Huntingdon and found only one too good there subsequently. Faces a stiff task in this contest, however.
18th	16 18th (16) (50/1 -213%) Dino Bellagio	50 50/1(-213%)	(16) Dino Bellagio 50/1, 7/2, won slowly-run 6-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) on NH debut, cosily. Disappointing at Cheltenham next time but right back on track when quickening clear in decisive fashion at Doncaster 77 days ago. This is much tougher.
19th	20 19th (20) (125/1 -279%) Shinji	125 125/1(-279%)	(20) Shinji 125/1, Proved a class apart in Fakenham bumper for Roger Varian (subsequently sold £60,000) in November. Ran well but looked headstrong in listed event at Newbury last month and hood goes on now. Plenty to find.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 -71%) Centara	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Centara 12/1, Out of a bumper winner and impressive start when readily landing a Taunton event last month. Open to a good deal of improvement and makes plenty of appeal.

LTO Selection:

Patrick Mullins was excited by the prospects of Blizzard Of Oz earlier in the season, so it would have come as a relief when he opened his account at Cork last month. He should continue to progress, but that's the case with many of these and a chance is taken on CENTARA. Paul Nicholls has landed two of the previous three renewals of this contest and his bloodless Taunton scorer can boost his record further. Aslukgoes has yet to taste defeat in three starts so must enter calculations, along with the Gordon Elliott-trained Pour Les Filles. Others to note include Kinbara, Beat The Bat and Go To War.

CENTARA tanked through the race when making a successful start at Taunton recently and he could find sufficient improvement to maintain his unbeaten record up in grade. Captain Cody is an obvious player after his excellent sixth in the Champion Bumper, while his stablemate Blizzard of Oz is one of several others with feasible claims in an open-looking renewal.

Top billing in a warm race goes to the well-bred Leopardstown winner POUR LES FILLES, with Centara second choice.

18:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.62/1 -17%) Dubai Dawn	0.62 0.62/1(-17%)	(2) Dubai Dawn 0.62/1, Half-brother to very smart 5f-7f winner Far Above and made perfect start in 10-runner maiden at this C&D (15/8 favourite) on debut 28 days ago. Hard to oppose.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Maxzeno	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(1) Maxzeno 2.5/1, Closely related to connections' very smart sprinter Danzeno and made a bright start in the autumn, second of 5 behind useful winner in 6f Newcastle novice 162 days ago. Gelded since and can do better.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +25%) Kracking	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(3) Kracking 4.5/1, Muhaarar gelding. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Sena and useful winner up to 6f Wowzers. Dam 2-y-o 6f/6.3f winner. Wears hood. Not overfaced on debut and worth a look.

LTO Selection:

There was a good word for DUBAI DAWN prior to his introduction over C&D and he didn't disappoint, travelling strongly before kicking clear to make a winning start. The runner-up, beaten a length, is now rated 72 and James Tate's colt was only in receipt of 2lb so he should be able to see of the 73-rated Maxzeno, who lacks the benefit of a recent run and has to give the selection 5lb. Kracking is bred for speed and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of him.

DUBAI DAWN made the perfect start over C&D 4 weeks ago and can defy a penalty with improvement on the way. Maxzeno can improve this year and is feared more than newcomer Kracking.

Maxzeno should win races this year but DUBAI DAWN looked promising here on debut and can maintain his unbeaten record.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +11%) Kensington Agent	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) Kensington Agent 2/1, C&D winner. Latest success at Chelmsford City in February. 8/1, continued in good heart when third of 17 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Can resume winning ways back up in trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 +42%) Madame Fenella	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(4) Madame Fenella 3.5/1, After 6 months off, not discredited when fifth of 17 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 40/1) 8 days ago, never nearer. Could build on her recent run as she goes back up to 6f.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 -35%) Penguin Island	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(1) Penguin Island 4.5/1, Again found one too strong when second of 5 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to soft, 13/8) when last seen in September. Returns to 6f as she makes her tapeta debut. Merits consideration.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Autumn Angel	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Autumn Angel 4.5/1, Winner at Southwell in February. Down in trip, respectable sixth of 17 in handicap (17/2) at Bath (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Needs to resume her progress.
5th	5 5th (5) (7.5/1 -67%) Come On Girl	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(5) Come On Girl 7.5/1, After just 2 days off, ran up to her recent best when third of 7 in handicap (6/4) at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago. Respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 -65%) Rhubarb	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Rhubarb 66/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Never on terms when eleventh of 17 in handicap (50/1) at Bath (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Others preferred.
7th	7 7th (7) (8.5/1 +29%) Port Noir	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(7) Port Noir 8.5/1, C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 40 days ago. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied.

LTO Selection:

KENSINGTON AGENT finished a fine third in a 17-runner affair at Bath last Friday and, off the same mark, looks to have been found a good opportunity on this return to the all-weather. Come On Girl was last of fourth when the selection struck at Chelmsford in February, but the six-year-old has since performed with credit and seems the biggest threat. Penguin Island rounded off 2022 with a couple of Chepstow seconds and also warrants consideration if ready to roll.

KENSINGTON AGENT has thrived this year, winning 3 times including at this C&D in January, and she can continue her good run of form to land another victory. Come On Girl has also been running well and is a likely contender once again, while Penguin Island could be capable of getting involved on her return.

Kensington Agent holds strong claims once more but PENGUIN ISLAND could have more to come this year and is tentatively preferred.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +64%) Hourless	4 4/1(+64%)	(6) Hourless 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 8 months/gelded, ninth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 250/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut and could do better from lowly base given decent pedigree/70,000 gns price tag.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.25/1 -105%) Marmara Star	2.25 2.25/1(-105%)	(2) Marmara Star 2.25/1, Promising type. Improved when winning 6-runner handicap (11/2) at this C&D 89 days ago, keeping on well from a next-time-out winner. Good chance again back from a break up 6 lb.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.33/1 +49%) Cariad	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(4) Cariad 3.33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in February. Last of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 2/1) 39 days ago, running on. Proving hard to catch right.
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 -133%) Peaceful Night	7 7/1(-133%)	(1) Peaceful Night 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, very good second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) on return 10 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. Can go well again.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.5/1 +61%) Kilcummin	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(3) Kilcummin 3.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 97 days/gelded. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could do better.
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 +0%) Shamalama	18 18/1(+0%)	(5) Shamalama 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 108 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ivan Furtado. Others more persuasive.

LTO Selection:

MARMARA STAR was a ready winner on her handicap bow over C&D in January and George Boughey's filly is likely to take some stopping off only 6lb higher. Peaceful Night was beaten less than a length into the runner-up berth at Nottingham earlier in the month and she too should have more to offer. Cariad may appreciate the return to this stiffer test and could easily put a Lingfield disappointment behind her now eased slightly in class.

MARMARA STAR got off the mark with a bit to spare here in January and can strike again. Peaceful Night made a pleasing return at Nottingham and could go well again. Hourless starts out in handicaps from a low base and is one to note.

Peaceful Night ran well on her handicap debut but MARMARA STAR may be able to make it 2-2 over C&D and in handicaps.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7.5/1 +17%) Crazy Spin	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(7) Crazy Spin 7.5/1, 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, well positioned. Needs to bounce back.
2	6 2nd (6) (22/1 +21%) Hopeforthebest	22 22/1(+21%)	(6) Hopeforthebest 22/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (100/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 37 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to fancy.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 -43%) Well Prepared	2.5 2.5/1(-43%)	(2) Well Prepared 2.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. 40/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 8 days ago. Should bounce back returned to AW and good shout under Murphy.
4	4 4th (4) (3.5/1 +42%) Young Winston	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(4) Young Winston 3.5/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 9/2) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Likely to be on the premises.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 +31%) Dark Company	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(1) Dark Company 4.5/1, Untrustworthy individual. 28/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal.
6th	3 6th (3) (33/1 -65%) Cityzen Serg	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Cityzen Serg 33/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 42 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Others make more appeal.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -40%) Vaxholm	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Vaxholm 28/1, Course winner. 200/1, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Hard to make a case for back on the level.
8th	5 8th (5) (2.75/1 +0%) Captain Pugwash	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(5) Captain Pugwash 2.75/1, 11/2, second of 6 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. Enters calculations.

LTO Selection:

A return to an artificial surface can help WELL PREPARED bounce back from a disappointing run at Bath. He competes off the same mark as when last successful in handicap company, and notched up a classified stakes brace when striking here and at Chelmsford earlier in the year. Captain Pugwash was only narrowly denied at Lingfield and can make his presence felt on his return to handicapping, while Crazy Spin looks the pick of the remainder.

WELL PREPARED was disappointing on turf last time but he'd been in good order on synthetics prior to that and he's fancied to resume winning ways with Oisin Murphy booked. Captain Pugwash is respected after a solid showing at Lingfield and Young Winston can't be dismissed.

Well Prepared is the solid option but DARK COMPANY may be able to exploit this drop in grade.

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

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3.33/1 -11%) Bristol Hill	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(4) Bristol Hill 3.33/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. 4/7, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 30 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Should go well again.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.1/1 -10%) Carlos Felix	1.1 1.1/1(-10%)	(1) Carlos Felix 1.1/1, Gambled-on 5/4, won 14-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) on return 15 days ago. Remains well treated on best form and can score again.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 +11%) Lawmans Blis	8 8/1(+11%)	(2) Lawmans Blis 8/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 6/1), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 150 days. Won fresh last season and is now below that mark.
4	7 4th (7) (28/1 -12%) Glint Of An Eye	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Glint Of An Eye 28/1, 22/1, fourth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 29 days ago. Claims if she can build on that.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 +0%) Scarborough Castle	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Scarborough Castle 8/1, Course winner. Bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 5/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Wouldn't dismiss.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 -17%) Hooves Like Jagger	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Hooves Like Jagger 7/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 15 days ago. Not completely dismissed.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 +58%) Out Of Sight	14 14/1(+58%)	(3) Out Of Sight 14/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 14/1). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Others make more appeal.

LTO Selection:

CARLOS FELIX made an excellent return to action when keeping on to reward those who took a short price about him over this trip at Southwell, and a 5lb raised mark looks unlikely to hold him back here. He does have to shoulder top weight, though, so Bristol Hill can give him plenty to think about back up in trip following a fair second over 1m3f at the Nottinghamshire venue. Scarborough Castle adds further spice to the mix.

CARLOS FELIX landed a gamble off a much-reduced mark at Southwell recently and still looks very well treated on old form, so he's a straightforward selection under Oisin Murphy. Bristol Hill produced another solid showing at the same course last time and ranks as the main threat, while Scarborough Castle can't be dismissed.

The choice is CARLOS FELIX (nap) who can follow up his Southwell reappearance success. A 5lb rise still leaves him favourably treated.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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