1 Sunday 28th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 28th April 2024

There were 23 Races on Sunday 28th April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 28th April 2024

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

13:50 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (Evens +56%) Angel Shared	0 Evens(+56%)	(1) Angel Shared Evens, Signed off 2-y-o campaign with a big career best when winning 4-runner nursery at Haydock (5f, good to firm), kept up to work. Off 7 months but may well have more to offer this year. Off the mark at Haydock in September & runner-up has advertised the form since; contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +67%) Milliethemollie	2 2/1(+67%)	(5) Milliethemollie 2/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. 5/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 23 days ago. Not looked an easy ride in two starts for new yard; Rossa Ryan takes over today.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 -33%) Jungle Jim	3 3/1(-33%)	(2) Jungle Jim 3/1, Placed twice as a juvenile and shaped as though in need of the run when of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 43 days ago. Visor/tongue strap employed and assessor given him a chance. Patchy record but he has C&D form and returns to handicaps off a reduced mark.

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

Angel Shared was on target at Haydock when last seen in September and she merits respect from a 5lb raised mark, but it is FIDELIUS who gets the vote. The son of Harry Angel showed ability across his three qualifying runs and doesn't appear to be overburdened by an opening mark of 66, so this could be a good opportunity. Jungle Jim is also noted.

JUNGLE JIM is expected to step up markedly on his reappearance effort now fitted with headgear and the handicapper has given him a major chance back on turf. Angel Shared ended 2023 on the up and is the obvious threat.

Jungle Jim returns to handicaps off a reduced mark but ANGEL SHARED still has the potential for better this season.

13:50 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Wetherby Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/7 +48%) Danielle	0.571429 4/7(+48%)	(5) Danielle 4/7, Cracksman filly who took a big step forward from her debut 4 months on when second of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f, odds on) just over 2 weeks ago, just lacking the gears to fend off another once-raced, very-well-bred filly. Open to further improvement, she looks the one to beat. Well bred and still holds Oaks entry; placed in two AW races; leading player on form.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +50%) Cabrera	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Cabrera 5/1, Phoenix of Spain filly who offered something to work on when fourth of 8 in maiden (14/1) at Newcastle (8f) on debut just over 5 weeks ago. Is bred to be useful and this longer trip should be well within her compass. Made a promising debut at Newcastle, while shaping as if this longer trip will suit.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/2 +0%) Lady La Fay	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(6) Lady La Fay 11/2, Camelot filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f-9f winner Earls Rock and ungenuine winner up to 6.3f Cash Or Crypto. Yard's newcomers always warrant a second look. Camelot half-sister to three winners; newcomer from notable stable; check the betting.
4	1 4th (1) (150/1 -50%) Somebodycomegether	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Somebodycomegether 150/1, Outstrip filly. Dam 1m-9.3f winner. Has obviously taken her time to get to the track and looks a likely outsider on debut. 4yo filly who is making belated debut; yard not associated with winning newcomers.
5th	8 5th (8) (40/1 -21%) Winter Life	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Winter Life 40/1, Churchill filly who achieved little on debut when eighth of 9 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 10 months ago. Stepped up in trip and she'll need to show considerably more to feature. Appeared not to handle the track at Beverley on sole 2yo outing.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 +46%) Little Heron	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Little Heron 13/2, Showcasing filly who caught the eye to a degree when fourth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut back in November, having to pick way through from 2f out but not knocked about. Steps up to 1¼m and will surely improve on that initial effort. Eyecatching fourth at Kempton on sole 2yo start; open to improvement.
7th	3 7th (3) (33/1 -106%) Artificer	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Artificer 33/1, £10,500 yearling, £28,000 2-y-o, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Half-sister to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Cumulonimbus. Dam 11f winner. Wears tongue strap. Check betting for an up-and-coming yard. £28,000 2yo; Oaks entry; interesting debutante, especially if market speaks positively.

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

LINGUA FRANCA made all in a similar race at Haydock on the last of her two starts as a juvenile and, given the form was significantly boosted by the runner-up winning a class 2 at Newmarket's Craven meeting, there is good reason to expect Sir Mark Presott's filly to cope with the 7lb penalty. Danielle is an obvious threat, despite being turned over at odds-on at Chelmsford 15 days ago, while Lady La Fay is a notable debutant.

A tricky opener to solve but it's hard to ignore the claims of DANIELLE, who took a big step forward stepped up in trip when pulling clear with a very-well-bred Godolphin filly at Chelmsford earlier this month so John & Thady Gosden's charge can go one better at the expense of Lingua Franca, who promises to have more to offer as a 3-y-o now stepping up to 1¼m. Debutante Lady La Fay can edge out Cabrera for third spot.

Switched to turf, well-bred DANIELLE should take another step forward. Lingua Franca is the chief threat on form.

14:00 Wetherby Stakes (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (16/5 +54%) Baileys Khelstar	3.2 16/5(+54%)	(7) Baileys Khelstar 16/5, 7/2, good second of 5 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Makes tapeta debut and stamina his forte. Unexposed 4yo who proved consistent on turf last year; may have more to offer this season.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -13%) Educator	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Educator 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Losing run up to 13 despite a declining mark; best watched until showing a bit more spark.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -78%) Enthused	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Enthused 8/1, Excellent 2023 over hurdles, 80/1, creditable tenth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut and is also down markedly in class. Five hurdle wins last year; never attempted beyond 1m4f on the Flat; something to prove.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -67%) Sharp Distinction	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Sharp Distinction 10/1, Latest win at Lingfield in October. 14/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.5f). Off 135 days with cheekpieces left off. Stays this far and has run well over C&D, but he may need this after 135 days off.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 +0%) Percy Willis	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) Percy Willis 6/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Good second of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this course (11.1f) 19 days ago, running on. Up in trip and he's holding his form well. Five wins have come over 1m4f, but he hasn't had many goes beyond that trip; could go well.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 +0%) Royal Deeside	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Royal Deeside 5/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (16/5) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 26 days ago. Booking of Murphy a plus back on the level and no fitness concerns. 0-12 under rules and failed to beat a rival in his only previous attempt on the AW.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/4 -22%) Robusto	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Robusto 11/4, First run since leaving Sir Mark Prescott when good second of 6 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, running on. Fancied to build on that and he's unexposed over this trip. Ultra-consistent last year; runner-up on stable debut over C&D this month; the one to beat.

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

ROBUSTO made a highly encouraging start for the Eve Johnson Houghton stable when filling the runner-up berth over track and trip earlier in the month. The son of Churchill goes off an unchanged mark and he could be the one to beat. The main threat might be Percy Willis, who was touched off over 1m3f here last time and should have no issues with this longer trip. Of the remainder, Royal Deeside makes most appeal.

Having enjoyed an excellent 2023 for Sir Mark Prescott, ROBUSTO made a very promising start for new connections when second over C&D 19 days ago and he looks set for another productive campaign. Enthused is over a more suitable trip so he's a threat, along with Royal Deeside, who is fit from hurdling.

The vote goes to ROBUSTO who proved consistent for Sir Mark Prescott last year and made a fine debut for this yard over C&D this month.

14:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +36%) Tyger Bay	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(1) Tyger Bay 7/2, Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, soft, 3/1) on Wednesday. Carries penalty but good-value claimer back on and he's clearly in good nick. Game effort at Catterick on Wednesday; rain would help; contender under a penalty.
2	12 2nd (12) (33/1 -32%) Joy Choi	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Joy Choi 33/1, 13/2, bit below form third of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. In good form when last seen but looks opposable back from 237 days off.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -13%) Maharajas Express	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Maharajas Express 9/2, 11/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 21 days ago by length from Connie's Rose. 5 lb rise won't prevent a very bold-follow-up bid. Two wins for new yard, the latest here over 5f on heavy; still feasibly treated.
4	10 4th (10) (15/2 -36%) Sarah's Verse	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(10) Sarah's Verse 15/2, Three-time C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at this course (5f, heavy, 11/8) 21 days ago by neck from Alafdhal, suited by way race developed. Retains handicap scope. Gained fifth course win three weeks ago (5f, heavy); still well treated despite 4lb rise.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +52%) Some Nightmare	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Some Nightmare 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, 6 lengths sixth of 9 to Maharajas Express in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Slipping down the weights and booking of Rossa Ryan is a sign a revival could be imminent.
6th	3 6th (3) (10/1 +29%) Airshow	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Airshow 10/1, Four-time course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in March. 5/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 17 days ago, unable to adopt his usual prominent pitch. Four-time course winner; comes here in good order and likely to give his running once more.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -45%) Apache Star	16 16/1(-45%)	(7) Apache Star 16/1, C&D winner. Last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 5/1) 19 days ago. That was disappointing on the back of a promising reappearance at that venue. Two C&D wins last season; promising return last month but ran poorly latest.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/2 +0%) Connie's Rose	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(8) Connie's Rose 11/2, Course winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. 15/2, good length second of 9 to Maharajas Express in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Should make presence felt again. Four 5f wins last year, twice here, and she ran well on her reappearance three weeks ago.
9th	2 9th (2) (14/1 -17%) Level Up	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Level Up 14/1, Five wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in January. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 15/2) 27 days ago and likely to bounce back given overall profile. Five wins last year and also won on AW off this mark in January; one to take seriously.
10th	11 10th (11) (10/1 -186%) Aces Wild	10 10/1(-186%)	(11) Aces Wild 10/1, Really going the right way now, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 24 days ago, well on top finish. Makes turf debut and he's a huge player. Chasing a hat-trick after 5f wins at Wolverhampton; up in grade but improving; turf debut.
11th	6 11th (6) (18/1 +45%) Silent Flame	18 18/1(+45%)	(6) Silent Flame 18/1, Heavy defeat when last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago. Probably needed that but needs to leave that effort well behind. Low-key return at Wolverhampton two weeks ago but won second time out last year.
12th	5 12th (5) (12/1 -20%) Alafdhal	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Alafdhal 12/1, Latest win at Pontefract in April. 4 lengths last of 5 to Tyger Bay in handicap at Catterick (6f, soft, 3/1) on Wednesday, slowly away. Carries penalty. Merits consideration. Three wins this year but not at his best on Wednesday and he's drawn widest today.
13th	13 13th (13) (100/1 -100%) Dynamite Katie	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Dynamite Katie 100/1, 33/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 158 days. Ex-Irish filly who has struggled for this yard; down in weights but not easily recommended.

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

SARAH'S VERSE beat subsequent winner Alafdhal over slightly shorter here three weeks ago. Ron Harris' mare remains well treated from a 4lb higher mark and ought to hold every chance of following up, providing a wide draw isn't too much of an inconvenience. Maharajas Express also scored on the same card as the selection and could be the main danger, while Tyger Bay must shoulder a penalty having won at Catterick on Wednesday but looks another likely contender.

In the hope that ACES WILD is as effective on grass (turf debut) he's selected to continue the excellent work from the AW and complete the hat-trick. Maharajas Express and Connie's Rose filled the first two places in a 5f handicap here at the beginning of the month and both should be involved again.

In an open race the mares Sarah's Verse and CONNIE'S ROSE make most appeal. The latter shaped well on her reappearance.

14:20 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +0%) Good Morning Alex	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Good Morning Alex 4/1, Successful 3 times on AW over the winter. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 49 days ago. Can make presence felt if as effective back on turf. Has form figures of 11314, all on AW, since upped to 1m; enters calculations.
2	8 2nd (8) (25/1 -150%) John L Sullivan	25 25/1(-150%)	(8) John L Sullivan 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Doncaster (7f, soft) 35 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. Handicap debutant who isn't well treated based on bare RPRs.
3	12 3rd (12) (9/1 +64%) Infinite Honour	9 9/1(+64%)	(12) Infinite Honour 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) on reappearance 46 days ago. Drawn widest. Reappearance effort wasn't devoid of promise; return to turf is a possible plus.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +17%) Havana Prince	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Havana Prince 5/1, AW winner last year. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Catterick (7f, soft) 4 days ago. Merits consideration from a handy draw. Back to form when second over 7f at Catterick four days ago; place possibilities.
5th	11 5th (11) (16/1 -14%) Kode Secret	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Kode Secret 16/1, Showed ability on the first of 3 starts last summer. Absent for 9 months ahead of this handicap debut with a tongue tie added. The betting should help guide to expectations. Possible improver now handicapping over a new trip with tongue-tie applied.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +30%) Sunblock	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Sunblock 7/1, Winner on handicap debut at Wolverhampton in March. Hasn't made the anticipated progress since and switches to turf for the first time in a bid to reignite her career. Has failed to build on March AW win but looks ready for this step up to 1m.
7th	9 7th (9) (15/2 +70%) This Years Love	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(9) This Years Love 15/2, Modest form at best at 2 and well held in Nottingham nursery on final start. Best watched on return unless the betting hints otherwise. Chance depends on whether he has improved over the winter; check the betting.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -21%) Edgewater Drive	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Edgewater Drive 40/1, Poor form in 3 outings for Ollie Sangster last summer. Has a basement mark to work with now handicapping for a new stable but a watching brief is the percentage call. Poor RPRs for Ollie Sangster; joined new stable for 1,000gns.
9th	2 9th (2) (9/2 -50%) Shaws Phoenix	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Shaws Phoenix 9/2, First run since leaving Rod Millman when very good second of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm, 17/2) 15 days ago. That suggests she can win races for her new yard soon. Went very close at Yarmouth on stable/seasonal debut; may well build on that effort.
10th	14 10th (14) (100/1 -203%) Turkish Tiger	100 100/1(-203%)	(14) Turkish Tiger 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7f) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Modestly bred colt who has poor claims on form; handicap debut.
11th	15 11th (15) (22/1 -120%) Kingsford	22 22/1(-120%)	(15) Kingsford 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on reappearance 50 days ago. First-time blinkers need to spark improvement. First-time headgear needs to make a difference.
12th	5 12th (5) (20/1 +0%) Nominal Event	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Nominal Event 20/1, Modest form. 16/1, never a threat when fourth of 6 in handicap at Ripon (1m, heavy) on reappearance 10 days ago. Modest fourth in small field at Ripon most recently, taking record to 0-5.
13th	7 13th (7) (18/1 -80%) Walter Mitty	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Walter Mitty 18/1, Showed a bit in 3 AW outings over 6f at Newcastle this winter. Steps up 2f in trip for this turf and handicap debut. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Looks open to improvement now handicapping in a new scenario; one to consider.
14th	1 14th (1) (11/1 -83%) Viridian	11 11/1(-83%)	(1) Viridian 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Only seventh of 8 on 7f Yarmouth handicap debut and reappearance 15 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now. Still early days for a top stable. May do better with Yarmouth reappearance under his belt; major yard; not dismissed.
15th	10 15th (10) (100/1 -203%) Sky Blue Dreams	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Sky Blue Dreams 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Makes turf debut. Shaws Phoenix has to be considered the stable first string. Far from solid on her AW form; chance depends on how well she responds to turf.

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

The likes of Good Morning Alex, Shaws Phoenix and Nominal Event have all shown enough promise to suggest they have a race of this nature within their grasp. However, HAVANA PRINCE, who won off 1lb higher at Newcastle last September, made a pleasing return to turf when second at Catterick on Wednesday and, having done his best work near the finish that day, this step up in trip could be ideal.

SHAWS PHOENIX made a positive start for new trainer Alice Haynes when runner-up at Yarmouth a couple of weeks ago and can build on that and go one better now. Havana Prince will be a threat if reproducing the form she showed when runner-up at Catterick in midweek, while Good Morning Alex arrives on the back of a good spell on AW.

Preference is for SHAWS PHOENIX (nap), ahead of Good Morning Alex and Viridian.

14:30 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +0%) Francophone	11 11/1(+0%)	(2) Francophone 11/1, Made a winning debut at Ayr in August. 12 lengths fifth of 7 to Darnation in May Hill Stakes (33/1) at Doncaster (8f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on bare form. Found Group 2 too hot on final 2yo start but back in calmer waters for handicap/AW debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 +31%) Battle Queen	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Battle Queen 9/2, Left 2-y-o form behind when second of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, evens) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut and limit not yet reached. Very close second in recent Lingfield maiden; should have improvement to come in handicaps.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 -127%) Eleftheria	25 25/1(-127%)	(6) Eleftheria 25/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in March. 9/4, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 19 days ago. Tongue strap may help her finishing effort back over 1m. Chelmsford novice winner last month; raced too freely when beaten favourite on h'cap debut.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -80%) Circe	6 6/1(-80%)	(4) Circe 6/1, Doncaster maiden winner in the autumn. Promising return to action when fifth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Newbury (7f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and she can build on that. Persistently denied clear run when fifth in quite valuable Newbury handicap this month.
5th	9 5th (9) (4/1 +38%) Zainabb	4 4/1(+38%)	(9) Zainabb 4/1, Excellent return to action when second of 7 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 4/1) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Well treated up just 1 lb. Nicely clear of third when going close in recent 7f course handicap; only 1lb higher today.
6th	8 6th (8) (17/2 +6%) Shakeela	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(8) Shakeela 17/2, Built on debut promise when winning over 7f here in October. Third of 7 in novice event at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1). Off 173 days. Makes handicap debut for top yard but mark demands more. 7f course winner in October and an interesting handicap prospect this year.
7th	5 7th (5) (5/1 +9%) Raknah	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Raknah 5/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 30 days ago, well positioned. Up just 2 lb for that back over 1m. More exposed than some but was nudged up only 2lb for last month's 7f Lingfield win.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 -85%) Completed	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Completed 12/1, Winner at Lingfield on third start in December. Good second of 5 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 16 days ago, very much having run of race. Represents yard in excellent form. Bounced back quickly from disappointing handicap debut when second over C&D this month.
9th	3 9th (3) (11/2 +0%) Giudecca	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(3) Giudecca 11/2, Promising individual, improving a chunk when landing 8-runner maiden at Newcastle (7.1f), readily. Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut and certainly bred to do better with age. Major player. Well bred filly who signed off with clearcut Newcastle maiden win in September.

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

Giudecca got off the mark at the third time of asking at Newcastle when last seen in September and she should be competitive off an opening rating of 85 for her powerful connections. However, the vote goes to ZAINABB, who has match-fitness on her side after hitting the crossbar over 7f here earlier in the month and she is only 1lb higher today. Charlie Fellowes' filly could have improvement in her back up in trip and she looks the way to go, while hat-trick seeking Raknah is another to keep an eye on.

ZAINABB took really well to the AW when runner-up here 3 weeks ago, pulling nicely clear of the rest and on that evidence, her current mark is lenient. Giudecca is bred to be better than this level so she has to command respect on reappearance, with Battle Queen another very likely improver.

Andrew Balding still has maiden races as a easier option for BATTLE QUEEN but is evidently happy to let her try her luck in handicaps.

14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/2 +36%) Twisted Tiara	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Twisted Tiara 9/2, 20,000 gns yearling, Ribchester sister to 7f-8.3f winner Washraa and half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Gorgeous Noora and ungenuine 1¼m winner Hawridge Storm. Hooded, last of 5 in hot minor event (80/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 22 days ago. Down in trip. This is easier and she's interesting. Promise in a useful race on AW debut three weeks ago (1m); open to plenty of improvement.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -144%) Gabriae	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(3) Gabriae 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, third of 5 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has races in her and likely to be seen to good effect from the front if she can lead. Big shout. Placed in her last two starts despite hanging to her left; now tried in cheekpieces.
3	5 3rd (5) (22/1 -57%) Till It Shines	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Till It Shines 22/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to 2 winners by Elzaam, including 10.7f winner Rhythm And Tyne. 30,000gns half-sister to two winners; dam a 1m 2yo winner; starts out in a weak race.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 +15%) Filly's Last Lady	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(2) Filly's Last Lady 17/2, Due Diligence filly. Sister to 5f/6f winner Diligent Lady and half-sister to several winners, including 5.7f/6f winner The Cruising Lord. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Speedily-bred and worth a look. From a sprinting family that has served her owner well; starts out in a weak race.
5th	1 5th (1) (40/1 +60%) Won't Stand Down	40 40/1(+60%)	(1) Won't Stand Down 40/1, Down the field in 2 minor events in the autumn (bled last time). Well beaten in two 7f AW novices last year; handicaps more suitable after this.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +56%) Dancing The Dream	11 11/1(+56%)	(7) Dancing The Dream 11/1, Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Burguillos and 9.5f-1½m winner Bollihope. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1½m. 7/2, last of 4 in maiden at Chelmsford City (5f) on debut 17 days ago. Will need further. Not bred to sprint and she was left behind from 2f out on her recent Chelmsford debut (5f).
7th	8 7th (8) (8/1 -14%) La Verite	8 8/1(-14%)	(8) La Verite 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 107 days. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Daniel & Claire Kubler. Booking of Doyle a plus. She needs to improve. Didn't progress in 4 runs for the Kublers (1m-9.5f); down in trip; no tongue-tie; new yard.
8th	9 8th (9) (5/2 -33%) Nancy Rose	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(9) Nancy Rose 5/2, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (8/1) at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago, shaping as if badly needing the run after 9 months off. Player on her Newbury debut second. Down in trip. Newbury debut was promising, as was recent return when not seeing out 7f; big chance.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/2 +31%) Moon Over India	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Moon Over India 11/2, 23,000 gns yearling, €38,000 2-y-o. Closely related to 6f winner Blackandgreen and half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Audacia and 7f winner Fingal's Cave, both useful. 28/1, eighth of 10 in newcomers' maiden at Newbury (7f, good to soft) on debut 9 days ago. That was a decent contest and she can improve. Struggled at Newbury on debut but this is much weaker; drop in trip not sure to suit.

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

This is not the strongest of contests and it could present a good opportunity for GABRIAE to shed her maiden tag. Barry Brennan's filly sets the standard with an official rating of 65 and with first-time cheekpieces a potential source of improvement, she can repel the likely challenge of Nancy Rose, who will appreciate a drop in trip having weakened over 7f at Kempton. Dancing The Dream can chase the pair home.

GABRIAE has races in her and gets the vote in first-time cheekpieces. Nancy Rose and Moon Over India are a couple of the dangers.

Twisted Tiara is respected down in class but NANCY ROSE has shown clear winning potential and this looks a good opportunity.

14:50 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Wetherby Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/1 -50%) Own Accord	9 9/1(-50%)	(6) Own Accord 9/1, 7/1, fourth of 9 in novice at Pontefract (6f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. In good hands and open to progress. Ran to an ordinary RPR at Pontefract on belated debut but is open to improvement.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +50%) Extrication	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(4) Extrication 7/2, Fair form in 2 outings at Kempton 10 months apart (trained by Roger Varian on debut). May have more to come now switching to turf. Both starts on AW; has a turf pedigree and looks interesting switched to this sphere.
3	5 3rd (5) (2/1 +40%) Gemstar	2 2/1(+40%)	(5) Gemstar 2/1, Promising second on 7f Newcastle debut in March. Not in quite the same form when third of 6 over 1m there only 11 days ago. Might have simply found the outing coming a bit quick on her and retains potential now moving over to the grass with a tongue tie also added. Better off with Gunlock from latest AW effort; has a turf pedigree; worth another chance.
4	2 4th (2) (13/8 -95%) Gunlock	1.625 13/8(-95%)	(2) Gunlock 13/8, Promising type. 17/2, won 13-runner maiden at Newcastle (1m) 20 days ago. Open to further improvement for his in-form top stable. Won his latest AW start; pedigree suggests he's not certain to transfer the form to turf.
5th	1 5th (1) (40/1 -186%) Cabrillo	40 40/1(-186%)	(1) Cabrillo 40/1, Built on promising debut fourth when winning a 6-runner conditions event at Deauville (7f, good) for Andre Fabre in August 2022. New connections acquired him for 10,000 gns in February. Likely he's best watched after such a long absence. Deauville scorer in 2022 for Andre Fabre; absent since; heed the market signals.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 +0%) Eastvan	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Eastvan 20/1, Fair form when placed both starts in 2022 but absent for 19 months ahead of this third outing. The percentage call is to look elsewhere. Placed in two Scottish contests in 2022; absent since; the betting should guide.

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

GUNLOCK (second) won a maiden at Newcastle 20 days ago and, with the the promise of plenty more to come, this gelded son of Into Mischief is hard to ignore despite this being his debut run on turf. Both Eastvan and Cabrillo arrive on the back of long absences, so a bigger threat is posed by Gemstar (third), who was only half a length behind the selection when they met on the all-weather last month.

GUNLOCK looks yet another useful prospect for the Karl Burke stable and can see off Gemstar in what looks quite an interesting novice event.

The main contenders on 2024 form are switching to turf for the first time. GEMSTAR is first choice ahead of Extrication.

15:00 Wetherby Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Southwell Stakes (Class 3) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/4 +7%) Sardinian Warrior	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(7) Sardinian Warrior 7/4, 200,000 gns foal, Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 6f/7f winner Ice Cave. Dam closely related to very smart 1m-1¼m winner Foxes Tales. Highly promising second of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut in December, green but finishing strongly. Should do much better. Promising second in December's Kempton debut; high on the list if confirming that promise.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 +25%) T'challa	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) T'challa 12/1, Kingman colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Ducal Crown and other winners in South Africa. Dam smart South African Grade 1 6f-1m winner. Interesting newcomer. Will probably need to be useful to win this on his first start.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -50%) Approved Star	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Approved Star 9/1, 40,000 gns foal, £200,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Kocna and 1½m winner Reina Del Mar, both useful. 8/1, third of 9 in novice event at Kempton (8f) on debut 18 days ago, clear of rest. Open to progress. Strong-finishing third on his Kempton debut this month; major player if stepping forward.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +13%) Modern Times	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Modern Times 7/2, Left debut behind when second of 10 in a decent maiden at Kempton (8f, 14/1). Off 174 days. Should progress again. Stepped up from debut when second at Kempton in November; shortlisted.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -75%) Bothar	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Bothar 28/1, Street Sense colt. Dam, US 5.5f winner, half-sister to US Grade 1 9f winner Cathryn Sophia. 16/1, fourth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut, hampered. Off 163 days. Should have more to offer. Fourth on his Newcastle debut last November; others have achieved more.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 -191%) Rebaatt	16 16/1(-191%)	(6) Rebaatt 16/1, Much better for debut when fifth of 13 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 25/1), holding his own until late on in a strong race. Off 165 days. Subsequently gelded and may do better still. Showed more on second start at Kempton last November but a few of these have better form.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/4 +21%) Smart Hero	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(8) Smart Hero 11/4, Shamardal colt. Half-brother to smart 1¼m/11f winner Sea The Casper. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 9f (Balanchine) Summer Romance. 11/1, second of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 11 days ago, slowly away before finishing well. Should improve. Beaten a neck on Kempton debut 11 days ago; extra furlong should suit on breeding.
8th	3 8th (3) (125/1 -89%) Devious Devan	125 125/1(-89%)	(3) Devious Devan 125/1, €17,000 2-y-o. Profitable half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f-1m winner Mighty Power and 1m winner Seven Hills. Dam untrustworthy 7f winner. 14/1, too green when last of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) on debut. Off 7 months. Last of eight on Ffos Las debut in September; hard to fancy in this field.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -100%) Subsequent	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Subsequent 50/1, 135,000 gns yearling, Galileo gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including very smart winner up to 10.3f Armory and useful 1½m winner Hms Seahorse and useful 7f/1m winner Bond Street. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m. Yard second string on jockey bookings. Plenty to like on pedigree but this looks a warm race in which to make his debut.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 -65%) Fight Back	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Fight Back 66/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Existent. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to very smart 1m winner Integral out of very smart winner up to 9f (2-y-o 6f winner) Echelon. Nicely bred, but he will need to be above average to make a winning debut in this field.

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

MODERN TIMES took a step forward from his debut effort when a length second over a mile at Kempton in November and he is likely to have plenty more to offer. Harry Eustace's three-year-old makes his return to action and he could prove too good, with his main danger possibly being Approved Star, who ran with huge credit when he hit the frame on his debut at Kempton earlier in the month. Sardinian Warrior and Smart Hero aren't out of it either.

SARDINIAN WARRIOR was in need of the experience but very much caught the eye with his finish when second at Kempton in December and this Dante/Derby entrant should take the beating with plenty of improvement forthcoming. Smart Hero only just failed to make a winning start at Kempton 11 days ago and rates the main threat. Modern Times is also respected in what looks a strong novice.

The choice is SMART HERO whose neck defeat on his Kempton debut 11 days ago was probably an even better performance than it looked.

15:10 Southwell Stakes (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +43%) Enochdhu	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Enochdhu 4/1, 11/4, fourth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (1½m, heavy) 19 days ago. Back on a good mark and has to enter the reckoning. Won at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last May off 3lb higher; his form has slipped.
2	13 2nd (13) (20/1 -233%) Cherryhawk	20 20/1(-233%)	(13) Cherryhawk 20/1, Fair maiden. 11/8, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) when last seen in October. First run for yard after leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis. Enters calculations. Left Dominic Ffrench Davis for 5,000gns in February; 0-9 but placed on soft and heavy.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/4 +45%) Sailing On	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(6) Sailing On 11/4, Fair maiden who was placed on all 3 handicap starts last autumn. Still not fully exposed and should play a prominent role if fully primed after 6 months off. 0-7 but on the premises on last four starts, including in 1m6f handicaps on soft.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 +28%) Raintown	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(3) Raintown 13/2, Latest win at Lingfield (1½m) in January. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (1¼m, heavy) 21 days ago. Fifth of 13 here (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago but all of his success has been on AW.
5th	5 5th (5) (66/1 -230%) Vin Rouge	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Vin Rouge 66/1, Won over hurdles last summer but more mix than hit over timber subsequently. Returns to the Flat after a 6-month break. Probably best to look elsewhere. Last raced on Flat in 2022, when seen to best effect over 2m on AW; poor latest hurdle run.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 -100%) Militry Decoration	10 10/1(-100%)	(10) Militry Decoration 10/1, C&D winner. Won 8-runner handicap at Southwell (1½mf) 38 days ago, doing quite well to get up late having missed the break. Merits consideration. 4-25 on AW, compared to 1-23 on turf; his latest run was a 1m4f AW win last month.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/4 +36%) Squeezebox	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(1) Squeezebox 9/4, Two wins last summer. 9/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (1½m) when last seen in September. Key player on return under Hollie Doyle. Ended 2023 with a good, rallying 2nd off this mark at Newmarket (soft) on first go at 1m4f.
8th	7 8th (7) (11/1 +73%) Eagle Court	11 11/1(+73%)	(7) Eagle Court 11/1, 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) on reappearance 27 days ago. Will need to leave that well behind. Well treated judged on two 1m4f efforts last term; tailed off on last three starts.
9th	14 9th (14) (80/1 -142%) Tidal Storm	80 80/1(-142%)	(14) Tidal Storm 80/1, First run since leaving Harry Derham when sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time in this code. Sole win in (1m4f, AW) in August 2022 and he's struggled on Flat and over hurdles since.
10th	9 10th (9) (66/1 -164%) Dartman	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Dartman 66/1, Fair maiden at up to 9f for Brian Meehan. Steps up significantly in trip on first outing for new stable after 8 months off. 0-8; on the slide last summer; sold out of Brian Meehan's for 2,200gns last October.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -275%) Sobegrand	150 150/1(-275%)	(11) Sobegrand 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy last summer but struggled in that sphere since, including pulling up on recent stable debut after a 7-month break. Flat and hurdles careers have both gone the wrong way; second run for new yard.

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

A progressive sort throughout most of last season, SQUEEZEBOX looks just the type to improve further at five and connections appear to have found a decent opportunity on his return. A determined winner at Southwell last month, Militry Decoration can give him something to think about, along with Cherryhawk, who is of interest on her first start for the Nikki Evans stable. Others to note include Sailing On and Whispering Royal.

A competitive handicap. SQUEEZEBOX had a good first campaign with Mick Appleby last season and appeals as one who can go on again in 2024 so he gets the nod but there are plenty of possible dangers, headed by Militry Decoration and Sailing On.

The top options may be WHISPERING ROYAL, Squeezebox and Sailing On, and the first named could have a fitness edge.

15:20 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Wetherby Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (4/1 +43%) Astral Spirit	4 4/1(+43%)	(10) Astral Spirit 4/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 16/5). Off 6 months but still not taken lightly. Consistent maiden last season; threatening to win a race of this nature; solid chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/4 +67%) Harswell Duke	1.5 6/4(+67%)	(4) Harswell Duke 6/4, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 6 days ago, slowly away. Weighted to go close off the same mark. Close second at Pontefract six days ago; won last year's Spring Mile off 11lb higher.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 -10%) Star Shield	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Star Shield 11/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. 16/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not discounted. Consistent this year; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last June; one to consider.
4	16 4th (16) (18/1 -100%) Admiral Nelson	18 18/1(-100%)	(16) Admiral Nelson 18/1, Good second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 10/3) 41 days ago, slowly away. Very much in the picture. Ran respectably in latest AW outing; ideally needs a dry surface back on turf.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 -40%) Crownthorpe	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Crownthorpe 14/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. 9/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 46 days ago. Can make presence felt. Needs to step up on this year's AW efforts.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 +38%) Dream Pirate	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Dream Pirate 5/1, 6/1, respectable second of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 13 days ago, running on. In the mix. Has form figures of 11292 in blinkers; both wins on soft ground; interesting.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 -180%) Goldsmith	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) Goldsmith 28/1, Latest win at Lingfield in February. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 17/2) 39 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Can give a good account. Has done all his winning on AW; placed in last two turf attempts; each-way hopes.
8th	15 8th (15) (20/1 -100%) Fox Power	20 20/1(-100%)	(15) Fox Power 20/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 39 days ago so possibilities. Largely consistent on AW since rejoining this yard; 0-19 on turf.
9th	11 9th (11) (40/1 +0%) Serious Look	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Serious Look 40/1, 100/1, first run since leaving George Boughey when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Something to find on form. Best to heed the market signals on this second start for new yard.
10th	1 10th (1) (16/1 -60%) Leap Day	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Leap Day 16/1, Winner at Southwell in December. Last of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 54 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Has place possibilities on the pick of his winter AW form.
11th	14 11th (14) (14/1 +58%) Skilled Warrior	14 14/1(+58%)	(14) Skilled Warrior 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 36 days ago. Drops back in grade but still has a question mark over current form.

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

HARSWELL DUKE has been kept busy since disappointing in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last month. The latest of his efforts, which came off this mark at Pontefract on Monday, was an excellent second given that he bumped into an improver. With that in mind, this could be the day that the son of Garswood is able to regain the winning thread. Ey Up Its The Boss should step forward from his seasonal return at Ripon, while others to note include Admiral Nelson and Dream Pirate.

Lots with chances but HARSWELL DUKE can race off the same mark as when a very good recent Pontefract second so edges the vote. Course scorer Ey Up Its The Boss heads the list of dangers on the back of his solid Ripon second, while Admiral Nelson, Crownthorpe and Star Shield appeal as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

The vote goes to HARSWELL DUKE, ahead of Ey Up Its The Boss who ties in closely with that rival on a line through Do I Dream.

15:30 Wetherby Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +33%) Prydwen	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Prydwen 3/1, Seven wins from 25 Flat runs. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (16.2f) 30 days ago. That form is backed up by the timefigure so he should go well again. Has surged to new heights over 2m on Polytrack/Tapeta on last two outings, big win latest.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 +0%) Onesmoothoperator	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Onesmoothoperator 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 40/1) 30 days ago, tapped for toe. Can make presence felt back up in trip. Stays 2m; landed the November Handicap (1m4f, AW) last term but has a modest strike-rate.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 -367%) Pledgeofallegiance	14 14/1(-367%)	(8) Pledgeofallegiance 14/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Ripon (16f, soft, 6/4). Off 7 months. Remains unexposed at this trip. Initial AW form has been left way behind on turf; three front-running wins, latest over 2m.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +31%) Tritonic	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Tritonic 9/2, In frame in Ascot Stakes and Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1¾m) last season. Notched a chase win in November and good fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f) on return 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Absent 113 days before fifth of 13 at Kempton three weeks ago, only his second AW race.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/2 +10%) Tenerife Sunshine	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(10) Tenerife Sunshine 9/2, 4/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 30 days ago, not shown to best effect at a track that was probably far from ideal. Unexposed at this trip and expected to be bang there. Very solid sequence on AW, latest when upped from 1m4f to 2m in a useful race at Lingfield.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 +40%) Wonderful Eagle	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Wonderful Eagle 3/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles and achieved plenty on the Flat in Germany. 8/1, won 6-runner handicap at this course (14.1f) on UK flat debut 31 days ago, always holding on. Respected in a change of headgear. Back to Flat with a win in six-runner race here (1m6f, AW) one month ago; major player.
7th	5 7th (5) (150/1 -436%) Lunar Power	150 150/1(-436%)	(5) Lunar Power 150/1, Well held over hurdles for current yard and plenty to prove back on the level. Irish 2m6f hurdle win last May but he's done little since; may need career-best Flat form.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -27%) State Legend	28 28/1(-27%)	(9) State Legend 28/1, Opened account for present yard in decisive fashion at Sandown (1¾m, good to soft) in July but well held next 2 starts on Flat. Below-form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) 159 days ago. Rather a mixed record; well beaten on his only two attempts over this far on Flat.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 -33%) Diamond Bay	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Diamond Bay 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 28/1) 30 days ago. This tougher. First-time cheekpieces saw him back to his best when second at Lingfield one month ago.

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

PRYDWEN was quite taking when landing a big pot at Newcastle on Good Friday and a 6lb higher rating may not be enough to prevent the six-year-old from following up. The biggest threat may emerge from the progressive Pledgeofallegiance, who capped off last year's campaign with a victory at Ripon in September. Last month's Lingfield runner-up Diamond Bay should give another good account in retained cheekpieces.

TENERIFE SUNSHINE has long threatened to make into a stayer and ran well on his first try at 2m at Lingfield last time. This track should play more to his strengths so he shades the vote over Prydwen, who won a valuable event at Newcastle in good style last month. Pledgeofallegiance is another who should have more to offer at this distance and completes the shortlist.

Prydwen's impressive win at the AW Championships was something of an eyeopener but he may meet his match in WONDERFUL EAGLE (nap).

15:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +0%) Ciara Pearl	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(1) Ciara Pearl 9/4, 11/4, progressed again to defy a penalty and follow up from Lingfield when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) just under 2 weeks ago, always holding on. Back up in trip. Went very close here on debut and every chance she can complete the hat-trick from 2 lb higher. Short-headed on debut last July (good ground) and form figures of 1211 on AW since.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/2 -22%) Tortured Soul	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Tortured Soul 11/2, Real success story for his yard, gaining his sixth success since December at Kempton (12f) March. Not seen to best effect the last twice and he remains one to be interested in from this sort of mark. Transformed on AW since joining this yard; turf mark has risen in tandem.
4	9 4th (9) (3/1 +40%) Hotaugustnight	3 3/1(+40%)	(9) Hotaugustnight 3/1, Shaped well from a career-low mark when ¾-length second of 10 to Ciara Pearl in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 10/1) just under 3 weeks ago, keeping on well. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy (19,000 gns). 19,000gns purchase 18 days ago after two AW placings for for Kevin Philippart De Foy.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 +0%) Precision Storm	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Precision Storm 14/1, 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. This a rare turf start nowadays and others look stronger on balance. Career record has been dominated by AW achievements; lowest mark for a long time.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 -9%) Tiger Beetle	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Tiger Beetle 6/1, Back-to-back winner at Wolverhampton (9.5f) during the winter and plenty of good efforts in defeat subsequently, including when fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 10/1) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Fit from AW; while 2023 turf campaign rather petered out, he was third on soft last April.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +38%) Orange Martini	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Orange Martini 25/1, 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, looked reluctant when eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago. Hard to fancy. Well held in both starts for new yard; chance on old form but currently a question mark.

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

CIARA PEARL is in excellent form at present and a further 2lb rise for a determined success at Kempton looks manageable. The four-year-old, who was only narrowly denied on her debut here last summer, can uphold form with Hotaugustnight (second) from Lingfield, despite being 4lb worse off at the weights, and it may be the unexposed Quietness who gives the selection the most to think about on her first run for new connections.

The hat-trick beckons for CIARA PEARL, who is yet to finish outside the first two places and can defy a small rise in the weights for her Kempton victory earlier this month. Tortured Soul has been a real success story for his yard over the winter and he's put forward as the main danger back on turf, with previous C&D winner Carp Kid not out of things, either.

There is a large element of uncertainty if the ground is testing, but CIARA PEARL is preferred to Tortured Soul and Quietness.

15:55 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Wetherby Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (Evens +75%) Illusionist	0 Evens(+75%)	(7) Illusionist Evens, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Blinkers back on. Clearly in top form though his recent win record does temper enthusiasm a little bit. Twice clear second on heavy ground since returned to turf this month (5f/6f).
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +55%) Manila Scouse	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(1) Manila Scouse 9/4, Back-to-back wins at Haydock (heavy)/Chepstow in August. Mixed record off revised mark since. Off 6 months. Went close on reappearance last season so not taken lightly. Made the frame in four consecutive valuable 5f handicaps at end of last season.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +43%) Digital	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Digital 8/1, Latest win at Kempton in October. Below form both starts this season for new yard (previously with Karl Burke). Ran okay on seasonal/stable debut in March; spoiled chance by pulling too hard recently.
4	10 4th (10) (16/1 +0%) Albegone	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Albegone 16/1, Three turf wins last year. Bit below form when fifth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (5f) final start. Cheekpieces back on. Off 173 days. Plenty from the yard are better for a run. Won three times over 5f last year but returns on a fairly tough mark.
5th	4 5th (4) (17/2 +15%) Tolstoy	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(4) Tolstoy 17/2, Unreliable sort who ended long losing run at Brighton in September. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 17/2). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams (sold 15,000 gns). Others more persuasive. Won off a much reduced mark for another stable last September but others appeal more here.
6th	9 6th (9) (33/1 -136%) Barney's Bay	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Barney's Bay 33/1, Latest win at Thirsk in June. Excuses when ninth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 11/2). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Tim Easterby. Not seen since below-par run for another stable ten months ago.

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

A steadily progressive sort last season, MANILA SCOUSE finished a creditable fourth in 0-105 company at Doncaster in October. Eased 2lb in the ratings and dropped markedly in class ahead of his return, Tim Easterby's gelding could stamp his authority in these calmer waters. Illusionist is now 4lb higher than for his recent Ripon second but remains of interest, along with the likes of Mountain Warrior and Mythical Phoenix, who makes his debut for the Julie Camacho team.

GEMINI STAR looks capable of winning a handicap off her current mark and should prove all the better for her reappearance, so shades the vote over the in-form Illusionist, who is on a long losing run. Exalted Angel makes a rare turf appearance but he's potentially well treated on this surface so needs keeping an eye on.

A recent 4lb rise does not help ILLUSIONIST but he pulled nicely clear of the third when going close on both recent outings.

16:05 Wetherby Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/5 +60%) Blue Day	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(8) Blue Day 6/5, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/2, improved second of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) in October. Oisin Murphy booked again for this handicap debut and reappearance. Surprise if there isn't more to come from him. Progressive in three starts last year; makes handicap debut; looks to have more to offer.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 -17%) Twilight Romance	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Twilight Romance 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Well-held fourth of 5 in handicap (11/8) at Pontefract (6f, heavy) on reappearance 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Something to find on form. Did well early last year; had excuses for last two efforts and could bounce back; AW debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (22/1 -10%) Almarada Prince	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Almarada Prince 22/1, Racked up a hat-trick in maiden/novice company last year but well held in 6f Newmarket handicap on his recent reappearance. Three wins last year but out the back on his return; needs a resurgence.
4	7 4th (7) (9/2 +31%) Piz Nair	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Piz Nair 9/2, 10/3, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f) on reappearance 20 days ago, readily. Makes tapeta debut. Shortlist material after only a 3 lb nudge. Picked up well to make a successful AW debut at Lingfield and respected off 2lb higher.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +38%) Media Shooter	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Media Shooter 4/1, Latest win at Kempton in March. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 17/2) 30 days ago. Consistent on AW; latest Newcastle fourth up with best efforts; each-way claims at least.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -238%) She's A Gambler	22 22/1(-238%)	(9) She's A Gambler 22/1, 2-2 on turf last summer. Her 9-month absence is a slight concern but there should be more to come from her this year. 2-2 on turf last summer; makes her handicap/AW debut after ten months off; watch market.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 +52%) G'day Mate	16 16/1(+52%)	(4) G'day Mate 16/1, 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Went close on third start for yard at Lingfield last month but not matched that since.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 -83%) Ganesha	33 33/1(-83%)	(3) Ganesha 33/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year, culminating with 5f Newcastle nursery success in October on her first outing on AW. Has a more exposed profile than some of these but still not discounted. Three 5f wins last year; off six months and been gelded; vulnerable to unexposed rivals.

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

A gelding operation seemed to do the trick for PIZ NAIR because he scored comfortably on his return at Lingfield earlier in the month, and a 3lb rise for that success could prove lenient as he goes up in class. Not seen in action since a determined victory at Thirsk last July, the unbeaten She's A Gambler is a key player, along with fellow handicap debutant Blue Day and the consistent Media Shooter.

PIZ NAIR won nicely at Lingfield 3 weeks ago and could have a fitness edge over some so he's preferred ahead of Blue Day and She's A Gambler.

A competitive 3yo handicap. There may yet be more to come from Lingfield winner PIZ NAIR and he is preferred to Media Shooter.

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Bath Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (10/1 +60%) Law Supreme	10 10/1(+60%)	(8) Law Supreme 10/1, Well held last 3 starts, ninth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 58 days ago. Back down in trip. Runner-up twice on AW in January but he's gone off the boil since; yard runs two.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/2 -100%) Lakota Brave	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(2) Lakota Brave 11/2, Stepped forward from his debut effort when landing 6-runner novice at Newcastle (8f, 15/2) 23 days ago, well on top finish. Good second of 4 under a penalty at Lingfield (10f, AW) 24 days ago. Player on handicap debut. Progressive form on AW, winning over 1m last month; opening mark demands further progress.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/8 +19%) Arctic Mountain	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(4) Arctic Mountain 13/8, Placed all 3 starts on debut season last year, narrowly denied by a well-bred debutante in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) final start. Off 8 months/has had breathing operation. Makes handicap debut. Interesting contender. Placed in three runs (1m-1m2f) last summer; had wind op prior to handicap debut; unexposed.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -17%) Youarenotforgiven	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Youarenotforgiven 14/1, Improved to land handicaps at Leicester/Newbury (at up to 1m) last summer but disappointed next 2 starts, seventh of 9 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Two wins last year but absent for eight months and a career best is required.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -40%) Macs Dilemma	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Macs Dilemma 14/1, Course winner. Ground against him when fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, heavy, 5/1). Off 6 months. Cheekpieces back on. Back on last winning mark so not taken lightly. Multiple winner over shorter; fully exposed and could prove vulnerable after his absence.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 -64%) Moonspirit	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(1) Moonspirit 9/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. 5/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 169 days. Will continue to give a good account. Three wins last year, including C&D; more to come this year; rain would be a query.
7th	3 7th (3) (66/1 -100%) Spirit Of The Bay	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Spirit Of The Bay 66/1, Found the best turn of foot to take advantage of a drop in the weights at Haydock (10f) a year ago. Not in the same form since, though, and subsequently sold from Clive Cox 4,500 gns after final start. Ended her time with C Cox under a cloud; something to prove back from a break for new yard.
8th	5 8th (5) (5/1 +44%) Trip To Rome	5 5/1(+44%)	(5) Trip To Rome 5/1, One win from 2 runs last year. 11/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 30 days ago, better placed than most. Has to prove he's as effective on turf. Has shaped well for this yard & likely to exploit reduced mark sooner rather than later.

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

Not seen in action since a narrow reversal at Chelmsford last August, ARCTIC MOUNTAIN could be well treated off a mark of 80 on his handicap debut, despite failing to get his head in front so far. A winner at Newcastle on his penultimate start, Lakota Brave couldn't follow up under a penalty at Lingfield earlier in the month but is entitled to be thereabouts, along with Moonspirit, who arrives on a hat-trick from the all-weather.

ARCTIC MOUNTAIN improved again when only just denied by a smart prospect in a Chelmsford maiden when last seen in August so can make a winning handicap bow off an opening mark of 80. Lakota Brave has a similar profile to the selection being a progressive handicap debutant, so rates the main threat ahead of the hat-trick seeking Moonspirit.

Trip For Rome can win races off this mark but the progressive filly MOONSPIRIT can make a winning seasonal debut.

16:30 Bath Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +57%) Canaria Queen	3 3/1(+57%)	(7) Canaria Queen 3/1, Winner at Musselburgh in September. Step back in the right direction when sixth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (6.1f), finishing with running left. Off 110 days. One to note. Won 5f novice last September but yet to build on that performance in handicaps.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +20%) Danzart	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Danzart 8/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Below par both starts this season, sixth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Won three in a row last spring but recent efforts have been underwhelming.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +33%) Phoenix Star	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Phoenix Star 6/1, Last 4 wins have come at Newcastle, including twice this year. Only eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 10/1) 30 days ago. Makes rare start on turf. Dual 5f Tapeta winner this year and can handle today's return to slow turf; respected.
4	10 4th (10) (5/1 +69%) Dandy Spirit	5 5/1(+69%)	(10) Dandy Spirit 5/1, C&D winner. 33/1, no better for return when eighth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 8 days ago. Blinkers back on. Surged back to form to win this in refitted blinkers in 2023; history might repeat itself.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/1 -100%) Redzone	9 9/1(-100%)	(9) Redzone 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 37 days ago. Respected. On the downgrade now but made the frame in two 6f AW handicaps at Newcastle last month.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/4 +58%) Ballyare	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(3) Ballyare 11/4, C&D winner. 12/1, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 35 days ago. Victories on turf have come on a sounder surface. C&D winner off 9lb higher last year and ran okay when back on turf last month.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 -67%) Motawaazy	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Motawaazy 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (5f), hampered. Off 6 months/had wind op. Potentially on a handy mark. Became disappointing in second half of last season; wind op needs to have made difference.

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

BALLYARE showed more when finishing fourth in a class 5 event at Doncaster on his return to turf last month and has been dropped 2lb for that display. The son of Hot Streak competes off a career-low mark and could be the one to beat. Special Mayson was a disappointing favourite over 6f at Yarmouth earlier in the month, but he is worth another chance off a 1lb lower rating. Phoenix Star completes the shortlist from his plum draw.

SPECIAL MAYSON made a respectable return at Yarmouth 2 weeks ago and went close off a similar mark at Newmarket in the summer, so earns the vote. Motawaazy and Canaria Queen are both lurking on dangerous marks so they need keeping an eye on.

Well-handicapped C&D winner BALLYARE took a step back in the right direction when returned to turf last month and might be the answer.

16:40 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +17%) Al Barez	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Al Barez 5/2, Low-mileage 5-y-o who posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 27 days ago. Has to be taken seriously despite a 3 lb rise. Lightly raced, but the ability remains as he showed when winning at Kempton last time.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +45%) Billyjoh	3 3/1(+45%)	(3) Billyjoh 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Newbury (6f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Firmly in the picture. Has been successful in his last two appearances over C&D; not disgraced on turf last time.
3	5 3rd (5) (50/1 -100%) Paws For Thought	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Paws For Thought 50/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. 11/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. Can give a good account if fully tuned up. Half-brother to two AW winners, but stiff task from outside stall after seven months off.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 -17%) Tiger Crusade	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Tiger Crusade 14/1, Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Meydan (7f, good, 11/1) 72 days ago so needs to get back on track. Off last winning AW mark, but a suspicion that he needs an extra furlong on the AW now.
5th	7 5th (7) (6/1 +20%) Ingra Tor	6 6/1(+20%)	(7) Ingra Tor 6/1, C&D winner. 5/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft). Can make his presence felt if ready to roll after 8 months off. C&D winner but returns from another eight-month absence; comes with risks attached.
6th	11 6th (11) (7/1 -8%) Shalaa Asker	7 7/1(-8%)	(11) Shalaa Asker 7/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Newmarket (5f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up. 2-5 over C&D and is 1lb below his last winning mark; no surprise if he again runs well.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 +0%) Rhythm N Hooves	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Rhythm N Hooves 12/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. 8/1, suffered a poor run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Shortlisted. Three wins over 5f last year; has something to prove on his first attempt at 6f.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 -100%) Billboa	9 9/1(-100%)	(9) Billboa 9/1, 5/4, completed his hat-trick in 8-runner handicap at Dundalk (5f) 44 days ago. Back up in trip for his tapeta debut and this Irish raider is not taken lightly. Up another 5lb in his bid for the four-timer, but he is half-brother to a Tapeta winner.
9th	2 9th (2) (10/1 -67%) Intervention	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Intervention 10/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. 10/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago, running on. Ought to be thereabouts. Holds his form remarkably well given his busy schedule; has won twice here; should go well.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 -52%) Strong Power	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Strong Power 50/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago. Difficult ask. Losing run up to 19 and nothing lately to suggest that is about to change.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -178%) Rock Of England	50 50/1(-178%)	(8) Rock Of England 50/1, 8/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Edward Bethell and no forlorn hope for his new handler. Makes debut for his new yard after seven months off; market may indicate what is expected.

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

Although Billboa warrants respect in his bid to land a four-timer, the gelded son of Brazen Beau may be worth taking on racing off a 5lb higher mark than last month's narrow Dundalk victory. Fellow last-time-out winner AL BAREZ was value for further than his Kempton victory having got there from an uncompromising position. Tom Clover's charge is taken to complete a double, with the in-form Intervention also likely to be involved.

AL BAREZ took his form up a notch when going in at Kempton and Tom Clover's low-mileage 5-y-o is fancied to make light of a 3 lb rise and fend off Irish challenger Billboa who bids for a four-timer. C&D winner Shalaa Asker is another who should be on the premises, while Mick Appleby's in-form duo Billyjoh and Intervention command plenty of respect too in this competitive handicap.

The vote goes to AL BAREZ who remains unexposed after just nine starts. His Kempton win shows that he is at least as good as ever.

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 +29%) Swatch	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Swatch 5/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Robyn Brisland when tenth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 19 days ago, slowly away. Booking of Hollie Doyle a plus so no forlorn hope. Down in weights; low-key stable debut but 7f on heavy perhaps not ideal; check betting.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 +15%) Eye Of The Water	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Eye Of The Water 17/2, Off 3 months before below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark though and not taken lightly. Won this race last year off 3lb higher; quiet run here last week but could bounce back.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +71%) Rival	4 4/1(+71%)	(4) Rival 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good, 22/1) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Effective over C&D and he's well treated now; recent run should have sharpened him up.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 -6%) Breguet Boy	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(5) Breguet Boy 17/2, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Windsor in October. Below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 15/2) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back. 11.5f win on heavy last October; promising return in February; less good twice since.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 -25%) Thoughtful Gift	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) Thoughtful Gift 5/2, Improving mare who completed her hat-trick in 12-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 8 days ago. Up 4 lb but she's expected to be bang there once again. Won her last three and had something to spare at Brighton (7f) last time; more to come.
6th	11 6th (11) (16/1 +20%) Danesfort	16 16/1(+20%)	(11) Danesfort 16/1, 13/2, first run since leaving John Joseph Murphy when last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 26 days ago. Lots more is needed. 0-8 in Ireland and finished out the back on this month's stable debut; risky.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/1 +0%) Roundabout Silver	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Roundabout Silver 10/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 16/1) 67 days ago. Can give a good account. C&D win last summer off 2lb lower; not fired in two AW runs in 2024; this more suitable.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 -136%) Four Feet	33 33/1(-136%)	(10) Four Feet 33/1, 8/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good). Off 12 months with his fitness to prove. Best 2022 form brings him into it but only seen once in 18 months and was well beaten then.
9th	7 9th (7) (7/1 -56%) Racing Demon	7 7/1(-56%)	(7) Racing Demon 7/1, Unseated rider leaving stalls in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 18/5) 9 days ago. Hood back on. Looks competitive on form if on his A-game. Well backed here last week but played up beforehand & unseated rider leaving the stalls.
10th	8 10th (8) (80/1 -100%) Beautiful Surprise	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Beautiful Surprise 80/1, 40/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 8 days ago. Has work to do. Struggled for current yard and tailed off on last week's return to turf.

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

Thoughtful Gift successfully completed a hat-trick when scoring by a length at Brighton and holds an obvious chance off 4lb higher. However, preference is for DAPPLED LIGHT, who wasn't disgraced in fifth at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and makes his return to turf off a 2lb lower rating. Adrian Wintle's four-year-old could be well placed to record his second career success, while Breguet Boy is another to note.

THOUGHTFUL GIFT continues to thrive so is fancied to defy a 4 lb rise in the weights and complete her four-timer to deny Eye of The Water, who is back on a lenient-looking mark. Racing Demon and Swatch both command plenty of respect too for place purposes.

Dappled Light should go well back on turf but the thriving THOUGHTFUL GIFT (nap) can complete a four-timer.

17:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/2 +19%) The Crafty Mole	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) The Crafty Mole 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/1) 29 days ago. In the mix. Signs of improvement on reappearance; should build on that effort; possibilities.
2	2 2nd (2) (18/1 -227%) Filibustering	18 18/1(-227%)	(2) Filibustering 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 18/1), not knocked about. Off 114 days. Significantly up in trip. Much respected on his handicap debut. Not particularly well treated on his AW efforts but is a possible improver.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -43%) Believitanducan	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Believitanducan 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f, 125/1). Off 163 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Looks far from solid on his maiden form; others preferred.
4	1 4th (1) (4/5 +47%) My Noble Lord	0.8 4/5(+47%)	(1) My Noble Lord 4/5, Lightly-raced sort who returned from 5 months off/gelded with a ready win in 8-runner handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. 9 lb higher now but has more to offer on his turf debut. Big shout. Won going away at Wolverhampton on handicap debut; the type to improve further.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -60%) Sun Dancer Girl	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Sun Dancer Girl 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, creditable third of 5 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 25 days ago. Makes turf debut and can't be discounted. Has shown ability on AW and, judged on pedigree, she's interesting in this new scenario.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 -33%) Flowering	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Flowering 4/1, 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 3 days ago, no match for winner. Significantly up in trip with solid form claims. Consistent maiden; ran well on Thursday; shapes as if this new trip will suit; solid.
7th	7 7th (7) (80/1 -142%) Nobodys Girl	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Nobodys Girl 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap (150/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. More is required on her turf debut. Holds dismal claims on her AW form.

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

MY NOBLE LORD clearly strengthened over the winter after being gelded, as he put his poor form from last year well behind him when scoring comfortably on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton. Michael Bell's representative is 9lb higher, but this step up in trip could unlock even more improvement. Flowering has been really consistent this year without winning, but she remains on the same mark as for Thursday's Beverley second and is likely to be on the premises. Filibustering warrants a market check on his handicap debut.

MY NOBLE LORD returned an improved model after a gelding op when scoring comfortably at Wolverhampton and can defy a 9 lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of the handily-weighted Flowering. Sun Dancer Girl and Filibustering can have a say too in an open-looking handicap.

My Noble Lord and Flowering are obvious players on form, while SUN DANCER GIRL and The Crafty Mole are interesting types.

17:15 Wetherby Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 +46%) Tropez Power	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(3) Tropez Power 7/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Chelmsford 15 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark. Dual winner over 1m here and 2lb below last winning mark, but not sure this is far enough.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/2 +0%) Eldrickjones	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Eldrickjones 11/2, Won twice on AW at Newcastle last autumn. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap there on final start. The booking of Oisin Murphy suggests he could be primed for this first outing in 5 months. Two wins at Newcastle last autumn; interesting if ready to go after five months off.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 -17%) Zozimus	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Zozimus 14/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Record of 1-31 is hard to ignore; best watched unless backed.
4	9 4th (9) (25/1 -56%) Northern Spirit	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Northern Spirit 25/1, Three 6f wins from 11 runs last year. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 22/1) 47 days ago. Tackles 7f for only the second time in his career. Has attempted 7f only once before and wasn't disgraced; may be worth keeping an eye on..
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 -40%) Pumalin Park	7 7/1(-40%)	(5) Pumalin Park 7/1, Lightly-raced AW winner. Off 5 months, respectable fifth of 11 on 7f Newbury handicap debut in September. Absent again since but it could be significant that a top stable is persevering with him as a 4-y-o. It'll be very interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Not seen in seven months but it's interesting that his top yard is persevering with him.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/1 -29%) How Impressive	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) How Impressive 9/1, Third win of the year when scoring over C&D in March. 3/1, creditable third of 12 over C&D latest. Likely to give his running but his current mark does demand a career best. Twice held since winning over C&D and the inside stall can be tricky over this trip.
7th	11 7th (11) (20/1 -122%) King Of York	20 20/1(-122%)	(11) King Of York 20/1, Pair of C&D wins this year but has found it tougher from marks in the 70s last twice and probably vulnerable in this competitive affair. Both wins have come over C&D this year; can't be written off.
8th	7 8th (7) (9/2 -13%) Woodstock	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Woodstock 9/2, Career best when striking at only the second time of asking for new trainer Ruth Carr at Wolverhampton (7f) earlier this month. A 3 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this 4-y-o. Won on second start for the yard at Wolverhampton this month; respected from 3lb higher.
9th	6 9th (6) (66/1 -450%) Harry Magnus	66 66/1(-450%)	(6) Harry Magnus 66/1, Fairly useful AW/turf winner over this trip for Charlie Hills. Not at his best at the end of last summer but his mark has edged down as a result. Makes stable debut after 7 months off. Won twice over 7f early last year, but then lost his way; best watched on stable debut.
10th	10 10th (10) (100/1 -300%) Serenity Rose	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) Serenity Rose 100/1, Well held in 2 turf handicaps for Mark Loughnane last summer but had shaped well on AW prior to that, runner-up in 2 handicaps (including C&D) before winning an 8.6f Wolverhampton maiden. First outing for a new stable after 9 months off. Worth a precautionary betting check. Record on Tapeta 221; makes her stable debut after 290 days off; hood on.
11th	1 11th (1) (10/3 +45%) Acotango	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(1) Acotango 10/3, AW winner at 2. Some good efforts in handicaps at the start of last season. Lost his way on final 2 starts but given a chance by the handicapper as a result. On the shortlist. First and second in two starts on the AW; can go well fresh, but a question mark over 7f.

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A relatively comfortable winner at Wolverhampton earlier in the month, WOODSTOCK seems to have found a new lease of life since joining the Ruth Carr stable, and he can follow up off a 3lb higher mark. Not in action since a respectable effort in a higher grade at Newbury last September, Pumalin Park must enter calculations, along with Eldrickjones, for whom Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking.

ACOTANGO is well treated on his peak form last season (including here) and the drop to 7f looks an interesting move for one who does tend to travel well in his races. It didn't take long for Ruth Carr to find the key to Woodstock and he's second choice ahead of Tropez Power. Lightly-raced Sir Michael Stoute representative Pumalin Park is another fascinating runner in a well-contested handicap.

The vote goes to WOODSTOCK who returned to winning form at Wolverhampton this month and may still have more to offer for his new yard.

17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 -71%) Andromedas Kingdom	12 12/1(-71%)	(9) Andromedas Kingdom 12/1, Off the mark at Beverley in September. 6/4, below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 6 months ago. Won a soft-ground classified event at Beverley last September; still has potential at 1m.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Ravenglass	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Ravenglass 3/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, good 2 lengths second of 13 to Havana Goldrush in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Respected. Solid 2nd behind Havana Goldrush over C&D nine days ago; should remain competitive.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 +31%) Havana Goldrush	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(3) Havana Goldrush 11/4, 9/1, won 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago by 2 lengths from Ravenglass. No banker to be in the same form. Conditions to suit and fine effort to win over C&D nine days ago; still feasibly treated.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -82%) King Of Speed	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) King Of Speed 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 7/2, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago, no match for primed winner. Good shout. New lease of life upped to 1m, winning on AW then 2nd on last 4 starts; in the mix again.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 +0%) Conservative	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Conservative 14/1, 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Scott Dixon when below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (11.6f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Just 1 win and doesn't get the vote. Regressive 5yo; dropped away over 11.5f on recent stable debut here; blinkers return.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +29%) Bhubezi	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Bhubezi 10/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (8f) 85 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others more persuasive. On losing run but down in the weights and conditions shouldn't be an issue.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/1 +0%) Love Your Work	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Love Your Work 5/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 19 days ago, ridden too aggressively. On a good mark if building on that. Handicapped to win and recent efforts have been more promising; each-way shout.
8th	5 8th (5) (22/1 -120%) Blue Hero	22 22/1(-120%)	(5) Blue Hero 22/1, 7-time course winner. Four wins from 14 starts last year. Off 120 days. Likely to be better for the run. All seven wins have come here; returns to action off a dangerous mark; interesting.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -65%) Pontius	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Pontius 33/1, Poor maiden. 12/1, bit below form seventh of 12 at Lingfield (7f, AW) 83 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Not built on a promising second in November (after a long absence); others safer.

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HAVANA GOLDRUSH beat Ravenglass by two lengths when setting a fierce pace over C&D last time and he now has a 5lb higher rating to contend with. The son of Havana Gold remains on a workable mark, though, and looks the one to beat, with his main threat possibly King Of Speed, who has been expensive to follow recently but is likely to go well after his second over track and trip. Love Your Work is respected after his third at Thirsk.

KING OF SPEED continues in top form and is probably the way to go from Love Your Work and Ravenglass.

King Of Speed and Ravenglass are high on the list but the latter's stablemate BLUE HERO is well treated now and loves it here.

17:35 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 +56%) New Image	2 2/1(+56%)	(6) New Image 2/1, Promising Frankel gelding. First run since leaving Ger Lyons when landing 8-runner maiden at Southwell (5f) and good third of 7 on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton 20 days ago, running on well having been forced wide home turn. Leading claims off an unchanged mark. Has done well since returning from a mammoth absence; step up in trip no issue; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (15/2 +6%) Swiss Ace	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Swiss Ace 15/2, Latest win at Newcastle in December. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 33 days ago, running on. Can go well again. Three wins at Newcastle but second over C&D last time; shortlisted from 1lb higher.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 -13%) Quandary	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) Quandary 9/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 30 days ago. Needs considering. Beaten a neck or less in three of her last four starts; up another 1lb but frame material.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 +21%) Stockpyle	11 11/1(+21%)	(10) Stockpyle 11/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good). Off 11 months (had wind op) with his fitness to prove. Returns from almost a year off having undergone wind surgery; best watched.
5th	9 5th (9) (18/1 +45%) Visibility	18 18/1(+45%)	(9) Visibility 18/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 22/1) 3 days ago, very slowly away. Back down in trip with more required. Still off his last winning mark, but not firing on all cylinders of late; others preferred.
6th	11 6th (11) (10/1 -25%) Onemorenomore	10 10/1(-25%)	(11) Onemorenomore 10/1, 12/1, won 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 2 days ago. This is tougher under a penalty if he's turned out quickly. Won at Doncaster on Friday after 190 days off; quick turnaround is the big question.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/2 +21%) Eligible	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(5) Eligible 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 17/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 30 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Four wins here; could go well if the return to this trip isn't against him.
8th	2 8th (2) (6/1 -20%) One More Dream	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) One More Dream 6/1, Bagged his third win of 2024 in 10-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, 3/1) 31 days ago, staying on well. Not taken lightly. Three wins in Tapeta this year, the last two here; no surprise if he again goes well.
9th	8 9th (8) (28/1 -75%) No Nay Nicki	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) No Nay Nicki 28/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at York (7f, heavy, 6/1), unable to sustain effort. Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Makes her AW debut after 198 days off and the market may reveal more.
10th	3 10th (3) (12/1 +0%) Perseverants	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Perseverants 12/1, Latest win at Windsor in April but only sixth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy, 2/1) 6 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won well at Windsor but disappointed under his penalty; not sure what to expect.

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Even from his early days with Ger Lyons, NEW IMAGE shaped as though he would relish going up to at least 7f, and the fact he won here quite easily last month is another plus on just his second start in a handicap. Narrowly denied on her last two starts, including here, Quandary is a key player, as well as One More Dream, who has won on his last two visits to this track.

NEW IMAGE has made a promising start for David O'Meara and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways having not enjoyed the rub of the green when third on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton. Eligible could emerge as the main danger off a handy-looking mark, although a solid case can also be made for the likes of Quandary, Wild Tiger and Swiss Ace in this competitive handicap.

The choice is NEW IMAGE who has done well since returning from his mammoth absence. There may be even better to come from him.

17:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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