1 Sunday 23rd April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 23rd April 2023

There were 15 Races on Sunday 23rd April 2023 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Stratford, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 23rd April 2023

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

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.1/1 +12%) Carrigeen Kampala	1.1 1.1/1(+12%)	(3) Carrigeen Kampala 1.1/1, Fair bumper winner who made an encouraging start over hurdles when fifth of 9 in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) in October. Off since but form has been franked and she holds leading claims.
2	10 2nd (10) (10/1 +44%) Noonie	10 10/1(+44%)	(10) Noonie 10/1, Fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Ed Bethell. Had win op before pulled up in novice hurdle (33/1) at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 37 days ago so lots to prove for his new yard.
3	6 3rd (6) (2.75/1 +63%) Ilary de L'Ecu	2.75 2.75/1(+63%)	(6) Ilary de L'Ecu 2.75/1, Fair form in pair of French bumpers but yet to show that for her current yard, seventh of 17 in novice at Lingfield (16f, good to soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 139 days ago. Not ruled out if building on that after a break.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -56%) Harthill	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Harthill 7/1, Well held in bumpers and when sixth of 9 in novice at Chepstow (16f, soft, 10/1) on hurdles bow 31 days ago.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 +29%) Stargazer Belle	20 20/1(+29%)	(9) Stargazer Belle 20/1, Showed little in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling at Huntingdon last month. Needs a big step forward.
6th	2 6th (2) (66/1 -100%) Aviewofthestars	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Aviewofthestars 66/1, Only poor form shown in 2m novice hurdles at Warwick and Ludlow this spring. Lots more needed.
7th	11 7th (11) (14/1 -320%) Telefenney	14 14/1(-320%)	(11) Telefenney 14/1, Telescope filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Knight Bachelor, stays 25f, and bumper winner/fair hurdler Tearsofclewbay. Wears hood. Interesting newcomer.
8th	4 8th (4) (150/1 -50%) El Capote	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) El Capote 150/1, Fell 2nd on her debut and pulled up in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good) 62 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (12/1 +40%) Indelible Spin	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Indelible Spin 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Only seventh of 8 in novice (40/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good) on hurdles bow 174 days ago so lots more is required.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -127%) Artemis Sky	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Artemis Sky 150/1, Poor maiden handicapper on Flat . Hooded for 1st time when pulled up in novice hurdle (100/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Hard to warm to.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary provided, 1.25/1 (3) CARRIGEEN KAMPALA seems to be the most promising contender, as she has already shown potential in her previous races and her form has been franked. 3.33/1 (11) TELEFENNEY also has potential as an interesting newcomer with a strong pedigree. 7.5/1 (6) ILARY DE L'ECU and 4.5/1 (5) HARTHILL may have an outside chance if they can improve on their previous performances, but the other runners appear to have a lot to prove.

Indelible Spin has been given plenty of time since her hurdles bow at Plumpton last October, so warrants respect. However, preference is for previous bumper winner CARRIGEEN KAMPALA, whose jumping pedigree suggests she can only get better with more experience in this discipline. Telefenney is worth a market check on her racecourse debut as she's a half-sister to a three-time hurdles winner.

Lots of these arrive with something to prove so CARRIGEEN KAMPALA is fancied to make light of an absence and open her account over hurdles with the form of her debut Worcester fifth having worked out well. Newcomer Telefenney appeals on paper and could emerge as the chief threat, especially if the market vibes are positive. while Ilary de L'Ecu is in good hands and could have a say too if building on her debut Lingfield seventh.

Bumper winner CARRIGEEN KAMPALA should fare better now down in class from her hurdle debut and is preferred to Ilary De L'Ecu.

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Gavroche D'allier	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(3) Gavroche D'allier 3.5/1, Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles, creditable fourth in handicap here 2 weeks ago. Maiden pointer who probably needs to improve to make a winning chase bow.
1	2 1st (2) (0.73/1 +12%) Telhimlisten	0.73 0.73/1(+12%)	(2) Telhimlisten 0.73/1, Progressive over hurdles, making it 4 handicap wins for the month at Huntingdon in March. Would have completed a 5-timer on his chase bow at Sedgefield but for a soft unseat and fancied to make amends.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.25/1 +44%) Not Another Muddle	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(1) Not Another Muddle 1.25/1, Just fair nowadays but mark reflects that and beaten only by an improving sort here 2 weeks ago. Player.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (20/1 +39%) Saved By The River	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) Saved By The River 20/1, Cut little ice in bumpers and not much encouragement over hurdles, including on yard debut at Doncaster latest.

LTO Selection:

0.83/1 (2) TELHIMLISTEN is the most likely to do well based on the summary.

TELHIMLISTEN looked to have his chase debut in the bag at Sedgefield last month, only for unseating the rider shortly after jumping the last. Jennie Candlish's inmate now has a 14lb rise to overcome, but he appears to be open to improvement in this sphere and gains the vote. Not Another Muddle has posted some creditable efforts in defeat of late and is feared most, ahead of Gavroche D'allier, who is having his first start over fences.

TELHIMLISTEN was on the verge of extending his winning run on his chase bow at Sedgefield before a soft unseat at the last and he's fancied to make amends despite racing off a stone higher now. Not Another Muddle can place again.

Telhimlisten was on the rampage over hurdles last month but NOT ANOTHER MUDDLE drops in grade today and is preferred.

14:00 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (14/1 -27%) Forever A Dove	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Forever A Dove 14/1, Runner-up in a brace of Southwell bumpers during the middle part of 2022. Disappointing effort when last seen in November and now goes hurdling.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -180%) Blue Clover	14 14/1(-180%)	(2) Blue Clover 14/1, Ran poorly at Hereford last time but showed fair form when placed in her first 3 bumpers and those efforts suggest she should be up to making an impact in a race like this now hurdling.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 +11%) Pollyonesock	16 16/1(+11%)	(6) Pollyonesock 16/1, Modest form in bumpers. 28/1, unseated at first on recent Ludlow hurdle debut.
4	5 4th (5) (1.38/1 +69%) Lady Gwen	1.38 1.38/1(+69%)	(5) Lady Gwen 1.38/1, Twice runner-up in similar company but she does need to shrug off some disappointing efforts this winter now back from a 3-month break.
5th	11 5th (11) (2/1 -33%) Three Macks	2 2/1(-33%)	(11) Three Macks 2/1, Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver and has taken to hurdling pretty well for new yard, finishing second at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. This looks a good chance for her to go one better.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 -67%) Princess Poppy	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Princess Poppy 20/1, Held in bumper/Exeter mares' maiden hurdle for Gary Moore and pulled up in a Market Rasen maiden on her recent yard debut. Still early days but that leaves her with a bit to prove.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 +36%) First Venture	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) First Venture 16/1, Narrow winner of sole start between the flags but has shaped like one with problems under Rules, achieving nothing in a distant third last time.
8th	1 8th (1) (25/1 -56%) Baby Sham	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Baby Sham 25/1, Fair Flat winner but hasn't matched that level over hurdles, finishing well held in a Fakenham handicap when last seen in October. Likely to find a few too strong.
9th	10 9th (10) (12/1 +70%) Ravi Road	12 12/1(+70%)	(10) Ravi Road 12/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and achieved very little in 2 hurdles in recent months (distant fourth last time).
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (200/1 -203%) Somerway	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Somerway 200/1, Has offered little in a bumper/2 hurdles this season.

LTO Selection:

1.5/1 (11) THREE MACKS Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver and has taken to hurdling pretty well for new yard, finishing second at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. This looks a good chance for her to go one better.

The second division can go the way of LADY GWEN, who was a good fourth in a warm race at Newbury on her penultimate start and repeat of that performance would make her hard to beat in this company. Blue Clover showed ability in bumpers and is considered on her hurdles debut, while Ravi Road has shown some ability since switching codes and could represent good value to make the frame.

This looks a decent opportunity for recent Market Rasen runner-up THREE MACKS to get off the mark. Blue Clover's peak bumper form suggests she can make her presence felt now hurdling and she's second choice ahead of Lady Gwen.

The hurdling standard, albeit an ordinary one, is set by THREE MACKS and Lady Gwen in that order of preference.

14:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (2.75/1 +21%) Highland Frolic	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(10) Highland Frolic 2.75/1, Fairly useful form on the Flat for the Gosdens and has made the frame on 4 of his 7 starts over hurdles, including second over this C&D a fortnight ago. Likely to be on the premises again.
2	7 2nd (7) (1.88/1 +6%) Aviles	1.88 1.88/1(+6%)	(7) Aviles 1.88/1, Fair ex-French hurdler who was runner-up in 3 juvenile events at Fontwell at the end of 2022. Bcak from a break with his yard in fine form. Taken to get off the mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -50%) Breaking Cover	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Breaking Cover 9/1, £95,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his completed start in Irish points. Never involved in an Ascot bumper on Rules debut in October but retains potential now hurdling back from a break. Tongue tied first time.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 +64%) Clongowes	5 5/1(+64%)	(2) Clongowes 5/1, Modest maiden hurdler who iks likely to find a few too strong here.
5th	9 5th (9) (3.5/1 +42%) Greatness Awaits	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(9) Greatness Awaits 3.5/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1½m), winning at Epsom in September on his final start for Mick Channon. Stepped up on hurdle debut when runner-up at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month but not in the same form when a well-held fourth at Warwick since. Headgear goes on for the first time over jumps.
6th	5 6th (5) (66/1 +67%) Sir Dan Dan	66 66/1(+67%)	(5) Sir Dan Dan 66/1, Beaten a long way in 2 maiden hurdles in Ireland last month. Can only be watched on this first run for a new yard.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 +20%) Kayf Burren	40 40/1(+20%)	(4) Kayf Burren 40/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam fair 2m/17f chase winner (stayed 2¾m). Betting should help guide to expectations on debut.

LTO Selection:

3.5/1 (10) HIGHLAND FROLIC is likely to do well as they have made the frame on 4 of their 7 starts over hurdles, including second over this C&D a fortnight ago.

Father Of Jazz arrives as the highest-rated rival in this maiden contest and he would take some beating if repeating his Huntingdon second in December. That said, he may be worth taking on, with question marks surrounding his latest efforts, and a chance is taken on hurdling debutant BREAKING COVER. Anthony Honeyball's gelding shaped better than the distance beaten when eighth in a bumper at Ascot in October and he may have more to offer in this sphere. Aviles also merits consideration.

AVILES showed enough to suggest a race like this should be within his grasp when runner-up 3 times towards the end of 2022 and his stable has been in cracking form in recent weeks so he holds good claims back from a break. Recent C&D runner-up Highland Frolic could be the one to follow him home. Irish point recruit Breaking Cover is likely a bit better than he was able to show in a decent Ascot bumper in the autumn and also makes the shortlist now hurdling after 176 days off.

The pick is AVILES, who showed some fair form when second in three Fontwell juvenile hurdles towards the end of last year.

14:30 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +0%) Line Of Descent	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Line Of Descent 4/1, Has taken well to fences, placed all 5 starts, latest when third of 7 in handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft, 4/1) 55 days ago. Should go well again.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.33/1 +5%) Post No Bills	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) Post No Bills 3.33/1, Point winner who was narrowly denied in a pair of Cartmel handicaps since switching to fences. Quickly back to form when second at Sedgefield when last seen in September, his rider having to contend with a slipping saddle after the second last. Claims if ready to go.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 +11%) Miltiades	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) Miltiades 8/1, Still a maiden and he failed to build on reappearance Catterick second when well held at Hereford/Warwick. Makes chase bow (fell sole start in point).
4	12 4th (12) (40/1 +60%) O'grady's Boy	40 40/1(+60%)	(12) O'grady's Boy 40/1, Modest maiden hurdler/chaser at best but has gone the wrong way this season.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 +36%) Coconut Tudor	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Coconut Tudor 16/1, Showed fair form over hurdles in Ireland last spring but has struggled this term, including sole start over fences.
6th	10 6th (10) (6/1 +50%) Supasunrise	6 6/1(+50%)	(10) Supasunrise 6/1, Mixed record over hurdles but opened account in this sphere when taking Huntingdon handicap (19.9f) on Boxing Day. Solid third at Hereford (20.9f, heavy) next time but last 2 runs suggest he's gone off the boil.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (8.5/1 +58%) Broadoak	8.5 8.5/1(+58%)	(13) Broadoak 8.5/1, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who has been going the right way sent chasing this season, a late mistake proving costly when runner-up in handicap at Wincanton. Couldn't repeat that form there next time but type to bounce back.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/1 -13%) Blackcauseway	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Blackcauseway 9/1, Successful sole start between the flags and placed twice from 4 starts in maiden hurdles last term. Yet to show much switched to fences this season, though.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 -9%) Alghazaal	12 12/1(-9%)	(11) Alghazaal 12/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and while he's not proven as good over hurdles so far, he bettered this season's previous efforts when fifth of 14 at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in December. Eased 3 lb ahead of chase bow.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (16/1 -14%) Conceal	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Conceal 16/1, Sent off 50/1 when scoring over fences on second start for this yard at Uttoxeter. Backed that up with a creditable third at Uttoxeter but finished well held at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Freshened up after and showed enough to suggest he's back in form when badly hampered here 2 weeks ago.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (18/1 +45%) Hidalgo Conti	18 18/1(+45%)	(8) Hidalgo Conti 18/1, Showed a bit of ability in 3 runs but opening mark demands more.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (28/1 +0%) Peckinpah	28 28/1(+0%)	(9) Peckinpah 28/1, Stripped fitter for reappearance when fourth at Stratford (17f) on chase debut but let down by juming there next time and this long-standing maiden is easy enough to oppose.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 3.5/1 (2) POST NO BILLS and 4/1 (5) LINE OF DESCENT seem to be the strongest contenders. 3.5/1 (2) POST NO BILLS has been consistently performing well since switching to fences and was only narrowly defeated in the previous two handicaps. 4/1 (5) LINE OF DESCENT has placed in all five starts and performed well in the latest handicap at Plumpton. Other horses like 20/1 (13) BROADOAK and 11/1 (11) ALGHAZAAL could also perform well but do not have as strong of a track record as 3.5/1 (2) POST NO BILLS and 4/1 (5) LINE OF DESCENT.

This is within reach for POST NO BILLS, who has shown consistency since he switched to fences and, having displayed a fine attitude in defeat at Sedgefield when last seen, his determination might be enough to see him through. Broadoak appeals as a live danger from the foot of the handicap and his light weight could be key if this turns into a test of stamina. Line Of Descent completes the shortlist.

LINE OF DESCENT has been placed in better races then this since switched to fences this season so could be the answer. Post No Bills has finished second in 3 of his 4 starts over fences and should be in the mix again if ready to go, while Conceal shaped as if back in form before being hampered at Plumpton 2 weeks ago.

Back down in distance on only his second chase start, KEPLERIAN could well open his account. Line Of Descent is second choice.

14:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 +33%) Doyen For Money	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(7) Doyen For Money 3.33/1, Winner of sole start between the flags and encouragement to glean from his midfield effort in a Chepstow bumper on Rules bow in November. Not made much impact in trio of maiden hurdle runs but now gets a crack at handicaps/back up in trip. Likely improver for good stable. Tongue tied.
2	1 2nd (1) (6.5/1 +13%) Independence	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(1) Independence 6.5/1, Fair bumper winner who ran well to finish fourth when last seen over hurdles at Fontwell (21.7f) in May. Below best in a couple of spins on Flat in January but has since made an interesting yard switch and he's worth keeping an eye on back over hurdles.
3	8 3rd (8) (8.5/1 +47%) Hello Sunshine	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(8) Hello Sunshine 8.5/1, Winning hurdler (at 20f) who failed to complete in 2 starts over fences late last year (for Paul Webber). Acquired by new connections for £20,000 in January and she's potentially well treated back over hurdles if a yard switch has positive effect.
4	14 4th (14) (12/1 +14%) West Orchard	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) West Orchard 12/1, Looks capable from this mark but he looked far from straightforward when failing to complete in handicaps at Fontwell/Exeter and he disappointed when well beaten fifth in 9-runner Wincanton handicap (21.3f) 4 weeks ago. Usual tongue tie refitted here but he's evidently risky.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/1 +22%) Flemen's Tipple	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Flemen's Tipple 7/1, Much more like it in handicaps on each of his last 2 starts, again finding only one too good over 25f here 2 weeks ago, albeit making no impression when left in front soon after 2 out. Drops back in trip now.
6th	2 6th (2) (2.75/1 +31%) Abingworth	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(2) Abingworth 2.75/1, Shaping up well in handicaps and saw his race out well under less testing conditions when opening his account in a C&D event 2 weeks ago, staying on to lead after the last. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good showing.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 +58%) Newtonian	28 28/1(+58%)	(6) Newtonian 28/1, Fair form when placed in a brace of bumpers. Fifth on hurdle debut early last year but he's essentially disappointed since, again finishing well held in first-time blinkers at Hereford (21.7f) in February. Visor now the headgear of choice back from 56 days off.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +11%) Monty's Award	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Monty's Award 16/1, Veteran who hit a real purple patch during the autumn, landing handicaps at Fontwell/Huntingdon. Below best at latter venue when last seen in December though, and possible he'll find a couple too good back from 4 months off.
9th	4 9th (4) (25/1 +11%) Cheng Gong	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Cheng Gong 25/1, Unreliable type but did shape better than bare result when fifth in 10-runner Lingfield handicap (23f) in February, weakening between last 2. However, he ran no sort of race back on the Flat in March.
15	15 \|F\| (15) (10/1 +60%) One Man Party	10 10/1(+60%)	(15) One Man Party 10/1, Related to plenty of winners but has showed little in trio of maiden/novice hurdle outings to date. Marked step forward required now attentions switch to handicaps.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 +10%) Galway Mahler	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Galway Mahler 18/1, Maiden pointer who exceeded market expectations when fifth on Newbury hurdle debut last spring but he's been unable to replicate that level in trio of subsequent starts in maiden/novice company. Had wind op ahead of handicap debut and betting may prove best guide here.

LTO Selection:

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary as it provides information about each horse's recent performances and potential for improvement, but no clear standout is identified. Factors such as past success in handicaps, recent form, and changes in headgear or stable could all be considered when making a prediction. It would be best to consult additional information and form guides before placing a bet.

Abingworth justified favouritism when getting up to win here earlier in the month and a 4lb rise should see Gary Moore's charge involved once more. Preference, however, is for stable switcher INDEPENDENCE, who could be freshened up by a change of scenery. The selection does need to bounce back to form, after a couple of below-par spins on the Flat, but his trainer usually excels with such types. Andapa may have benefitted from a wind procedure since last seen in action and completes the shortlist.

A competitive handicap and with that in mind it could just be worth chancing HELLO SUNSHINE. She never figured either start over fences during the winter but appeals as being potentially well treated back over hurdles and a subsequent yard switch could well revive her. Handicap-debutant Doyen For Money rates a likely improver, particularly back up in trip, with recent C&D winner Abingworth also respected. Independence is another to keep an eye on.

The suggestion is FOREST JUMP (nap), who took a big step forward when third in a warm race for the grade here in February.

15:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8.5/1 +58%) Shantou Sunset	8.5 8.5/1(+58%)	(3) Shantou Sunset 8.5/1, Successful over C&D on final start for Philip Hobbs last May but she's proved more miss than hit in handful of starts for present stable, leading until 2 out but ultimately finishing well held at Taunton (23.9f) in March.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +33%) William Ewart	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) William Ewart 2/1, Much more like it switched to handicaps over hurdles, placed first 2 starts and left Ffos Las disappointment (following break/wind op) in his wake when bolting up at Bangor (23f, soft) 4 weeks ago, drawing clear run-in. Hit with a 10 lb rise but good chance he can do better again.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -50%) The Questioner	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) The Questioner 3/1, Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ascot in November and made a successful switch to fences at Doncaster (3¼m) before excellent third in North Wales National at Bangor. Let down by his jumping at Sedgefield subsequently but could resume progress now returned to the smaller obstacles.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 +36%) Tis But A Scratch	18 18/1(+36%)	(11) Tis But A Scratch 18/1, Little to shout about in bumpers/over hurdles and whilst he did fare a little better when fourth behind William Ewart at Bangor recently, he will need to step up a good deal more on that if he's to feature here.
5th	13 5th (13) (33/1 +0%) Luckello	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Luckello 33/1, Displayed only poor form over hurdles for Olly Murphy and she's yet to complete in trio of chase tries for present yard. Operating from 4 lb out of the weights returned to hurdles.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 +70%) Top Drawer	20 20/1(+70%)	(12) Top Drawer 20/1, Remains with little solid form in handicap hurdles, off bridle before most and beaten some way out when pulled up at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in September. Can only be watched having been absent since.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -178%) Frame Rate	50 50/1(-178%)	(8) Frame Rate 50/1, Winless over hurdles since 2019 but has tasted success twice on the level subsequently, latterly at Wolverhampton 12 months ago. Comes here fit and in-form from recent spins on AW and career-low mark to operate from back in this sphere.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (7.5/1 +6%) Dora De Janeiro	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(7) Dora De Janeiro 7.5/1, Losing run stretches back to March 2021 but produced her best effort for a while under a more positive ride when third of 12 at Market Rasen (23f, soft) in December. Not in same form back at around 20f at Ayr in January but she's not out of things from this sort of mark on balance.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -67%) Our Three Sons	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Our Three Sons 10/1, Snapped a long losing run at Plumpton last May and remained in form thereafter, going in again at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in July. Creditable third back at that venue a month later and whilst absent since, he's not out of things for each-way purposes operating from last winning mark.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 -69%) Reve De Niamh	11 11/1(-69%)	(6) Reve De Niamh 11/1, Runner-up only start in bumpers (sole start for Fergal O'Brien) and matched pick of his hurdles exploits for present stable when second at Ayr (3m) in February. Needs to build on that now.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (12/1 +64%) Moscow Spy	12 12/1(+64%)	(10) Moscow Spy 12/1, Maiden who shaped as if better for the run following 7 months off for new yard at Uttoxeter (20f) in February but in process of running below form when falling 2 out at Taunton (19f) since. Cheekpieces/tongue tie left off here.

LTO Selection:

It's difficult to predict with 100% certainty which horse will do well based on this summary alone, as there are several factors that can affect a horse's performance on the day of the race. That being said, 2/1 (1) THE QUESTIONER and 3/1 (5) WILLIAM EWART seem to be the most promising based on their recent performances and form. 2/1 (1) THE QUESTIONER has had success both over fences and hurdles, while 3/1 (5) WILLIAM EWART has recently won a handicap hurdle race and has shown potential for improvement. Of course, anything can happen in horse racing, so it's always best to consider all the variables before placing a bet.

WILLIAM EWART justified strong support when winning with ease over 2m7f at Bangor last month and he looks to have more to offer now up in distance once more, despite having a 10lb rise in the ratings to contend with. Reve De Niamh posted an improved effort when runner-up at Ayr in February and she's feared most if adopting similar front-running tactics. Dora De Janeiro should appreciate this stiffer test and completes the shortlist.

Steadily progressive from a low base over hurdles, THE QUESTIONER continued the good work initially over fences, earlier this year. Undone by mistakes on his latest start in that sphere, he returns to timber with potential to do better still and earns the vote to concede weight all round and come out on top. Easy Bangor scorer William Ewart rates the chief danger, despite his much-inflated mark. Dora de Janeiro and Our Three Sons can also make the frame.

William Ewart won well last time but THE QUESTIONER returns to hurdles off a good mark and should relish this stamina test.

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

15:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.2/1 +52%) Tip Top Mountain	1.2 1.2/1(+52%)	(1) Tip Top Mountain 1.2/1, Improved again when recording his third win of the season at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, coping well with the longer trip. Unexposed at this sort of distance and sure to go well again.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.75/1 +71%) Gold Clermont	1.75 1.75/1(+71%)	(5) Gold Clermont 1.75/1, Well suited by the return to fences when scoring twice over C&D in March. However, needs to leave recent run at Hereford well behind.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +58%) Whydah Gally	5 5/1(+58%)	(4) Whydah Gally 5/1, Front-runner who bagged a Wincanton handicap and Fontwell novice over hurdles last season. However, he hasn't made much of an impact in 4 starts since switched to fences.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 +22%) First Figaro	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) First Figaro 7/1, Did well back from similar absence last term, winning handicap chases at Doncaster and Leicester (22.7f), forging clear each time. Another excellent effort when second off revised mark at Newbury but didn't show much at Ludlow on belated return.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to accurately predict which horse will do well as there is no specific information on their recent form or the race conditions. However, 2.5/1 (1) TIP TOP MOUNTAIN and 3/1 (2) NORTHERN POET seem to have had recent success and could be strong contenders. 3.5/1 (3) HIWAY ONE O THREE and 6/1 (5) GOLD CLERMONT also have good previous form over fences, but it is unclear if they are in top form for this race. 12/1 (7) BALLYCROSS appears to be struggling this season. 12/1 (4) WHYDAH GALLY has not performed well since switching to fences. Ultimately, more information would be needed to make a confident prediction.

Only a neck separated Northern Poet (winner) and Hiway One O Three (second) when they clashed here a fortnight ago and the former is taken to uphold the form, with first-time cheekpieces applied. However, they may both have to settle for supporting roles if TIP TOP MOUNTAIN continues to flourishes over this sterner test of stamina. Robert Walford's charge won with something in hand over 3m at Uttoxeter at the start of the month and may follow up from just 4lb higher.

TIP TOP MOUNTAIN confirmed he's still on the upgrade when adding another win to his tally at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago and may still have more to offer over this sort of trip. In-form pair Hiway One O Three and Northern Poet are obvious threats.

The progressive TIP TOP MOUNTAIN can prove too strong for Northern Poet and Hiway One O Three

15:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +29%) Minelladestination	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Minelladestination 5/1, Fair winning hurdler who wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 7 in 2m Doncaster handicap last month. Not ruled out off a 2 lb lower mark with headgear retained.
2	8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 +35%) Born To Please	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(8) Born To Please 6.5/1, It's now 15 runs since her last win in 2019 but she arrives in decent nick, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 36 days ago. Possibilities.
3	5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 +58%) Manimole	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(5) Manimole 3.33/1, Fair maiden hurdler who wasn't digraced when fading fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 32 days ago. Shortlisted with this return to a shorter trip a likely plus.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -355%) Ayr Of Elegance	25 25/1(-355%)	(4) Ayr Of Elegance 25/1, Course winner who was a below-par second of 3 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles after her lay-off.
5th	6 5th (6) (7.5/1 -25%) Malina Ocarina	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(6) Malina Ocarina 7.5/1, In good nick when last seen out in the summer, second of 6 to Ayr of Elegance in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago. Goes well fresh so she's very much one to consider.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -47%) Stopherandgo	11 11/1(-47%)	(1) Stopherandgo 11/1, Wincanton novice hurdle winner before posting a very good second of 12 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Goes into handicaps now but others look better treated at these weights.
7th	7 7th (7) (1.88/1 +16%) Luna Dora	1.88 1.88/1(+16%)	(7) Luna Dora 1.88/1, Made light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 13 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb (including 2 lb out of the handicap) but expected to be bang there.
8th	10 8th (10) (100/1 -11%) Bay Sam Bella	100 100/1(-11%)	(10) Bay Sam Bella 100/1, Uninspiring record between the flags and much the same in 3 starts over hurdles to date.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -50%) Miss Fedora	33 33/1(-50%)	(9) Miss Fedora 33/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September but subsequent efforts have represented steps in the wrong direction.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (7) LUNA DORA seems to be the most likely to do well as she won her last race and despite a weight increase, is expected to perform well again. 7/1 (2) MINELLADESTINATION and 8/1 (5) MANIMOLE are also mentioned as having possibilities.

Luna Dora gained a career-first triumph in fine style at Fakenham recently, but she's 2lb out of the handicap in this contest and is effectively running off 9lb higher in the ratings. That may be enough to thwart Tom Symonds' mare in completing a double, with the lightly-raced FANCY STUFF gaining the vote. The selection's stamina may have been stretched by the 2m3f trip at Warwick and this drop in distance could prove just the tonic. Manimole is another to note.

LUNA DORA took her form up a notch after an absence when going in at Fakenham last time and looks weighted to follow up despite having to race off a 9 lb higher mark here. Malina Ocarina was in good order when last seen out in the summer and goes well fresh so is next on the list, with Minelladestination weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

Back at 2m FANCY STUFF is well worth another chance. Luna Dora is feared most.

15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +0%) Crossing The Bar	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Crossing The Bar 7/1, C&D winner in February and backed it up with fair eighth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Shortlisted.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +0%) Ramo	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(5) Ramo 2.5/1, Improving stayer who bids for a hat-trick after stylish wins over C&D and Newton Abbot (26.5f, soft). Merits serious consideration despite taking a 10 lb hike in the weights.
3	8 3rd (8) (6/1 +33%) Hasty Parisian	6 6/1(+33%)	(8) Hasty Parisian 6/1, Consistent sort who posted a solid fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
4	4 4th (4) (2.5/1 +38%) Sporting Ace	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(4) Sporting Ace 2.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who arrives in good nick, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23f, heavy) 22 days ago. Not ruled out.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -33%) Good News	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Good News 16/1, Three-time winner this season but he came in last of 9 in handicap at Wincanton (21.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 +14%) Yes No Maybe So	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Yes No Maybe So 12/1, Won 4 handicap hurdles in 2020 but has failed to score since and only ninth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (5/1 +29%) Heaven Smart	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Heaven Smart 5/1, Got back on track when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Needs considering with few miles still on the clock.

LTO Selection:

6/1 (3) SURREY QUEST seems like a strong contender as a dual winner over hurdles and a recent decent performance back in this sphere with first-time cheekpieces.

RAMO is difficult to oppose in his bid for a third consecutive success and, having won by 11 lengths at Newton Abbot when last seen, a 10lb higher mark is noted as fair. It's an added bonus that the selection is a previous course and distance winner and the six-year-old commands the utmost respect. Sporting Ace is consistent and rates as the main danger, while Hasty Parisian is noteworthy back up in trip.

RAMO has a career-high mark to overcome but is a young stayer firmly on the up so gets the vote in his hat-trick bid. Surrey Quest could emerge as the chief threat kept hurdling off a handy-looking mark, with in-form pair Heaven Smart and Sporting Ace completing the shortlist in an open handicap.

Sporting Ace keeps finding one too good and the hat-trick seeking RAMO is preferred.

16:00 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +11%) Kym Eyre	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Kym Eyre 4/1, Yet to win a race of any type under Rules but this former point winner raised her game when a clear second on her second start in this sphere at Taunton and backed that up at the second attempt when runner-up in this headgear at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (8.5/1 -143%) Cardboard Gangster	8.5 8.5/1(-143%)	(4) Cardboard Gangster 8.5/1, Landed gamble in handicap chases at Perth and Stratford during the summer. Good third in a big field at Cheltenham when last seen in October and claims if ready to go on return.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -43%) Ali Star Bert	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Ali Star Bert 5/1, Had offered precious little on his chasing debut but landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft). Good second at Southwell since and should go well again.
4	7 4th (7) (4.5/1 +59%) Man Of The North	4.5 4.5/1(+59%)	(7) Man Of The North 4.5/1, Hard to predict but offered more off reduced mark when second at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Back up in trip now.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +70%) Unai	10 10/1(+70%)	(6) Unai 10/1, Fair winning chaser but has offered little this term.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -22%) Tel'Art	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Tel'Art 11/1, Fair winner at 3¼m over hurdles for Ben Pauling and posted some respectable efforts in hunter chases for this yard last spring. Returned to form back hurdling on a less testing surface when second at Huntingdon and claims if building on that back over fences.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (7.5/1 -15%) Galop Du Bosc	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(2) Galop Du Bosc 7.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time and tongue strap on for 1st time when a back-to-form second of 15 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) last month. Got no further than the second at Newton Abbot next time but worth another chance to confirm Chepstow promise.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (8.5/1 +66%) Etincelle Artiste	8.5 8.5/1(+66%)	(9) Etincelle Artiste 8.5/1, Runner-up sole start between the flags but was a remote third of 11 on chase debut at Wincanton (25f, soft). Big step forward needed following another wind op.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (18/1 +45%) Guttural	18 18/1(+45%)	(8) Guttural 18/1, Point winner in April 2021 but he's 0-17 under Rules and showed nothing on belated seasonal reappearance 54 days ago.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (22/1 +33%) Dorado Dollar	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Dorado Dollar 22/1, :Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well as there are several different factors to consider for each horse such as recent form, past performances, and changes in equipment or distance. However, the horses that may have a better chance based on their recent performances are 3.5/1 (4) CARDBOARD GANGSTER, 3.5/1 (3) ALI STAR BERT, 4.5/1 (5) KYM EYRE, and 9/1 (1) TEL'ART.

CARDBOARD GANGSTER was far from disgraced when finishing third in a 20-runner affair at Cheltenham in October and this course winner could be ready to get back to winning ways on this return from a break. Kym Eyre has been dropped 1lb in the handicap for placing second at Newton Abbot earlier in the month and Evan Williams' charge isn't taken lightly, while Galop Du Bosc also looks to have a race of this nature in him off his current mark.

GALOP DU BOSC got no further than the second when falling at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago, but he responded well to blinkers and a tongue strap when runner-up at Chepstow the time before so is worth another chance. Ali Star Bert is getting the hang of things over fences so is another to consider along with Cardboard Gangster and Kym Eyre.

This can go to ALI STAR BERT who has had a good run over fences of late and ran into a well-treated one last time out.

16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (10/1 -25%) Jersey Lady	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Jersey Lady 10/1, Back from 3 months off with a creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 73 days ago. Up in trip and not ruled out.
2	11 2nd (11) (1.25/1 +34%) Captain Claude	1.25 1.25/1(+34%)	(11) Captain Claude 1.25/1, Readily got off the mark over hurdles in 7-runner handicap at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 36 days ago. Up 10 lb but form has been franked and he's a big player back up in trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.33/1 +39%) The Bold Thady	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(6) The Bold Thady 3.33/1, Unreliable type who turned in a below-form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Hard to warm to.
4	8 4th (8) (4.5/1 +63%) San Pedro	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(8) San Pedro 4.5/1, Aided by first-time cheekpieces when opening his account over hurdles at Lingfield (23f) in February but below par both outings since. Others are more persuasive.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 +52%) Pilbara	12 12/1(+52%)	(3) Pilbara 12/1, Chase winner in October 2021 but has achieved little since over hurdles and fences. Falling in the weights but others are still preferred.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 +60%) The Big Red One	10 10/1(+60%)	(10) The Big Red One 10/1, Modest maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, heavy) 123 days ago. Enters calculations off a 3 lb lower mark.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -127%) Stamp Your Feet	50 50/1(-127%)	(2) Stamp Your Feet 50/1, It's now 12 runs since his last win in 2020 and he reverts to hurdles after a below-par fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

LTO Selection:

1.88/1 (11) CAPTAIN CLAUDE Readily has been in good form and his recent win has been franked, making him a big player back up in trip.

A step up in trip, as well as a 10lb raised mark, may not be enough to stop CAPTAIN CLAUDE securing a double having scored by 23 lengths over 2m 3f at Fontwell last month. There is likely much more to come from Anthony Honeyball's six-year-old and he can have another big say in proceedings, but the class-dropping Shot Boii should not be underestimated. One For The Wall is another to bear in mind.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and CAPTAIN CLAUDE looks the way to go after readily getting off the mark in this sphere at Fontwell with the prospect of more to come. Doncaster-third Jersey Lady is feared most now she steps up in trip, with the handily-weighted The Big Red One much respected too.

Champagne Gift is a likely improver but a chance is taken on SAN PEDRO returning to the form he showed at Lingfield in February.

16:30 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (12/1 +25%) Scudamore	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Scudamore 12/1, Fair winner on Flat who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 13 in a C&D handicap back in October. Again ran no better than respectably stepped up to around 3m when third at Fakenham a month later and he's been absent since. Market may guide.
2	3 2nd (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Dusky Days	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Dusky Days 6.5/1, Bumper winner who ran to a fair level when runner-up on the second of 2 starts in maiden hurdles last term. After a wind op, back on track when fourth in handicap at Huntingdon in February but ran out 2 out when holding every chance at Ludlow last month.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +20%) Embolden	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Embolden 8/1, Modest on the level nowadays but having showed an aptitude for this job in maiden/novice hurdles last year, he duly showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Plumtpon (17.7f) 13 days ago. Did it in gritty fashion then and he can go well again.
4	11 4th (11) (2.25/1 +72%) Hokelami	2.25 2.25/1(+72%)	(11) Hokelami 2.25/1, 6-y-o who had displayed some promise previously and didn't need to improve to land a C&D seller 3 weeks ago (final start for Olly Murphy). Still low mileage so he could build on that returned to handicap company.
5th	1 5th (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Scherbobalob	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(1) Scherbobalob 7.5/1, Modest maiden on Flat but has steadily gone the right way over hurdles, getting off the mark quite convincingly at Ludlow (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. No reason why he won't go well again from 5 lb higher mark.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Henry Box Brown	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Henry Box Brown 12/1, Bumper winner on debut/sole start in Ireland and showed improved form when opening his account over hurdles in Uttoxeter handicap (15.8f) in December. However, not been in anything like the same form either outing since.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 -11%) Claras Soldier	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Claras Soldier 10/1, Down the field in bumpers and novice/maiden hurdles. Easy to back, was yet to be asked for his effort when brought down on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f) in March and this ought to reveal more.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +20%) They Call Me Pete	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) They Call Me Pete 16/1, Runner-up in novice at Market Rasen on Boxing Day but not yet built on that in pair of handicaps from what has looked a stiff enough mark. Assessor is relinquishing his grip and this ease in class rates a plus at least.
9th	12 9th (12) (100/1 -100%) Happy Sanchez	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Happy Sanchez 100/1, Unplaced sole start in points and only minor promise on first of 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles spread over 9 months. Step back up in trip for handicap debut should help but others appeal more on balance.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (5/1 -11%) Glory Bridge	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Glory Bridge 5/1, Bumper winner who improved on his exploits in novice/maiden hurdles when runner-up behind one firmly on a roll on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f) in February. Rather disconcerting he found little off the bridle when fourth at Wetherby since but too soon to write him off.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (20/1 +0%) Rollo's Kingdom	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Rollo's Kingdom 20/1, Showed a bit on the first of 2 bumper runs but finished soundly beaten all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 17.7f since this year. Is in good hands though, so foolish to rule out improvement now handicapping.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (66/1 -65%) Gambie Tiep	66 66/1(-65%)	(14) Gambie Tiep 66/1, French bumper winner but he remains a maiden over hurdles/fences and he ran poorly when well-beaten fifth in this sphere at Hereford (19.7f) 30 days ago. Passed over.

LTO Selection:

10/1 (6) EMBOLDEN and 20/1 (2) THEY CALL ME PETE are the most likely to do well based on their recent form and class drops. However, 20/1 (13) ROLLO'S KINGDOM cannot be ruled out as he is now handicapping and in good hands.

SCHERBOBALOB capped off a fine day of the Alastair Ralph team when winning at Ludlow 20 days ago and the Cityscape gelding, who remains unexposed in this sphere, is taken to shrug off a 5lb rise in the handicap to repeat the dose. Glory Bridge has yet to add to his Sedgefield bumper success, but he's capable of better and should not be underestimated along with Hokelami, who won a seller over C&D last time out.

This looks trappy but SCHERBOBALOB got the job done in pretty convincing fashion on just his second start in handicaps at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and gets the narrow vote to come out on top again from a 5 lb higher mark. Glory Bridge has the ability to play a part if putting it all together and is feared, along with his stablemate Iceman Dennis. Hokelami isn't out of things either.

The suggestion is CLARAS SOLDIER, who looks a likely improver granted better luck. Glory Bridge is second choice.

16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (3.33/1 +5%) Linda Moon	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(13) Linda Moon 3.33/1, 40/1, second of 17 in bumper at Kempton on debut 36 days ago. Showed greenness under pressure and ought to progress. Respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +70%) A Tickatickatiming	6 6/1(+70%)	(3) A Tickatickatiming 6/1, Showed promise when third on debut at Uttoxeter in October but subsequent Lingfield AW third represented a step in the wrong direction. First outing for 166 days.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +63%) All The Feels	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(2) All The Feels 3.33/1, £68,000 buy after making winning start in the Irish pointing field in February. Interesting runner.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Stuti	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(1) Stuti 4.5/1, Built on a promising debut when winning a Southwell mares' event 11 days ago. Ought to be very competitive under a penalty.
5th	8 5th (8) (2.25/1 +18%) Longhouse Legacy	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(8) Longhouse Legacy 2.25/1, Cost £175,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt (Feb 5). Rookie trainer has already had a bumper winner. Looks a likely type with Harry Cobden booked.
6th	7 6th (7) (25/1 +0%) Jalisco Star	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Jalisco Star 25/1, Placed both starts in Irish points, second of 2 finishers last time (Jan 29). Betting should guide on Rules debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 -100%) Bel Mare	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Bel Mare 66/1, 22/1, ran to just a poor level when behind a few of these rivals on her Newbury debut 50 days ago.

LTO Selection:

4/1 (8) LONGHOUSE LEGACY looks like a likely type with a good chance of doing well based on its strong performance in the Irish points and its rookie trainer's success with a bumper winner. Harry Cobden's booking is also a positive sign.

LINDA MOON lost little in defeat when finishing three-quarters of a length back in second over 2m at Kempton last month. She was denied a clear run on that occasion and is entitled to improve, with the extra couple of furlongs unlikely to stop her, but Longhouse Legacy was a comfortable winner in a point contest in February and is not ruled out on her Rules bow. Recent bumper winner Stuti completes the shortlist.

LONGHOUSE LEGACY and All The Feels look interesting on the back of Irish point wins at the beginning of the year, with preference for the former with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye. Kempton runner-up Linda Moon and recent Southwell scorer Stuti are also on the shortlist.

Bethpage and STUTI appeal most with the latter taken to defy a penalty for her Southwell win 11 days ago.

17:00 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +71%) Sine Nomine	2 2/1(+71%)	(5) Sine Nomine 2/1, Showed some promise when fourth on Cheltenham hunter debut last April. Back to winning ways in the pointing field recently and likely to give a good account of herself here.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -45%) Kaproyale	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Kaproyale 8/1, Just a modest hurdler for Olly Murphy in 2020/21 season but a prolfic winning pointer since. Makes hunter debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +9%) Precious Bounty	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Precious Bounty 5/1, Only minor impact in a couple of hunter chases in Ireland in 2021 but was a fair hurdler at the start of his career and has won several points since joining this stable.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +30%) Port Of Mars	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Port Of Mars 14/1, Hereford maiden chase winner for Olly Murphy in January 2021 but struggled under Rules since and recent point exploits don't sugest he's likely to fare much better on hunter debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (1.38/1 -73%) Viroflay	1.38 1.38/1(-73%)	(4) Viroflay 1.38/1, Juvenile hurdle winner back in 2020. Three point wins more recently and made a promising start to his hunter career when second over 3m at Exeter last month. Hooded first time. Hard to beat.

LTO Selection:

Based on the summary, it seems like 7/1 (5) SINE NOMINE would be the best pick to do well. They have shown promise in both Cheltenham and pointing fields and are likely to give a good account of themselves in this race. Additionally, they have more recent wins than 0.8/1 (4) VIROFLAY and have a better track record than 5.5/1 (1) KAPROYALE and 20/1 (2) PORT OF MARS.

VIROFLAY weakened late on over 3m here last month but, dropped in trip, Ms Georgina Nicholls' six-year-old is fancied to make amends and go one better. Sine Nomine bolted up in a point-to-point 15 days ago and she appeals as the most likely danger, while Kaproyale (winner) can confirm the form of his latest outing with Precious Bounty (second) to chase those two home. Port Of Mars will need to improve if he's to have a say.

VIROFLAY made an encouraging start to his hunter chase career when second at Exeter and should take a bit of stopping here. Sine Nomine, a point winner this month, shaped nicely on her previous hunter chase outing last spring and can give the selection most to think about.

This can go to VIROFLAY who should appreciate the easier test after running well for a long way over further at Exeter.

17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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