13:30 Leicester Stakes (Class 4) 12f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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Carlton has a likable pedigree but he would need to post a vastly improved effort from his debut run if he's going to fulfill his entry in next month's Dante at York. Therefore, this might be best left to ANOTHER RUN, who sets a reasonable standard and he is taken to make a successful transition to racing on turf. Maxident is bred to be effective at the trip but is best watched today.

CARLTON should be all the wiser with his recent Doncaster debut behind him and gets the nod, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong given that his yard was responsible for the horse that beat Another Run at Kempton last month.

This can go the way of CARLTON who seemed to cope with heavy ground okay when a never-dangerous fourth at Doncaster.

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13:45 Aintree Novices Chase (Class 1) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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GERRI COLOMBE did well to finish within a short-head of The Real Whacker in the Brown Advisory last month, having failed to convince with his jumping throughout. Despite that, he had the reopposing Bronn (third) in behind him and, granted a clean round, it's unlikely that the latter will reverse the form. Galia Des Liteaux beat Complete Unknown (second) in a Grade 2 at Warwick before going on to finish a creditable fifth behind the two aforementioned rivals and she might be best placed to follow them home. Both Thomas Darby and Sholokjack would need career-best performances if they're to have a say.

GERRI COLOMBE only just failed to reel in the winner when losing his unbeaten record in the Brown Advisory at the Cheltenham Festival and he's taken to gain compensation here and record a third Grade 1 success over fences. Bronn was over 4 lengths behind Gerri Colombe that day but the way he travelled suggests it's entirely possible he can finish closer to the selection at this sharper track.

The mare GALIA DES LITEAUX is better than she showed at Cheltenham and is the selection ahead of Bronn.

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14:00 Leicester Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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MAXIMUM IMPACT, who cost 70,000gns as a yearling, is an appealing prospect and has been found a good opportunity to get off the mark at the first time of asking. Dark Points and Mullins Beach have similar profiles and can give the selection the most to think about, while Regal Fighter was not disgraced in the Brocklesby and could put that experience to good use.

Four of the quintet are newcomer, and before market clues DARK POINTS is just preferred to Maximum Impact. Regal Fighter was getting the hang of things late on in the Brocklesby and could take a step forward.

Regal Fighter has the benefit of experience but Charlie Johnston's well-bred newcomer DARK POINTS is given the vote.

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14:10 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although a slightly fortunate winner at Chepstow last time (two lengths down when left clear at the last) RAMBO T sets the standard as he looks to follow up. The form of the Ollly Murphy stable is another plus and he should have too much for Newcastle winner Blue Fin, who is better than what he showed at Uttoxeter last time. Longstone Cowboy has claims on his penultimate second at Hexham.

A likely match between BLUE FIN and Rambo T. The former was a shade underwhelming at Uttoxeter last time, but he'd previously been going the right way and can get back to winning ways in an uncompetitive event.

This can go to RAMBO T, who had the placed horses well strung out behind him when scoring over a similar trip at Chepstow last time.

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14:20 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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In a fiercely competitive handicap it may be worth siding with MARTELLO SKY, who looks overpriced when you go back through her form. Although yet to win this season, she was last seen finishing third to Epatante in a Grade 2 at Doncaster and this will be her first venture into handicap company since winning at Cheltenham off 3lb higher in December 2021. Going and trip look ideal and she could go well at a big price, though Camprond is an obvious danger. He may have won the Coral Cup barring a mistake at the last, although an added 5lb from the handicapper won't make his task any easier. Sonigino may look to slip the field early and make all the running, while Irish raider The Bosses Oscar is another who is hard to ignore.

This is ultra competitive. CAMPROND shaped very well in the Coral Cup and could be the answer. No Ordinary Joe and Buddy One are also much respected on the back of excellent placed efforts at the Cheltenham Festival. Harry Derham is starting to make a name for himself in the training ranks and his hat-trick seeking Dargiannini is also on the shortlist along with Imperial Cup third Playful Saint, who could prove suited by this longer trip.

The step up in trip promises to suit FENNOR CROSS, who caught the eye in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle despite finishing down the field.

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14:35 Leicester Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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TIMELESS MELODY showed ability in both starts last season and appeals despite just failing to justify favouritism in a decent maiden at Kempton when last seen. She has since switched to the very capable hands of William Haggas and this daughter of Teofilo can flourish under his tutelage. Frequent Flyer has his sights lowered after being pitched in the Goffs Million at the Curragh last time and is high on the shortlist, while Get Off Me is a notable debutant to consider.

TIMELESS MELODY drops back markedly in trip but her pedigree suggests it shouldn't be a major problem so she's taken to confirm her 3-y-o promise on first start for William Haggas. Mexicali Rose and Frequent Flyer head up the opposition.

Ralph Beckett's MEXICALI ROSE is out of a Pivotal mare so she should be fine on this ground. Her debut was encouraging.

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14:45 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Road Warrior has never been the most consistent and it is difficult to know if he can uphold the form he showed when bounding clear at Newcastle last month. The safer option may be MISTER BELLS, who got it together for these connections at Market Rasen and is still well handicapped on his old Irish form. Fulgurix is a decent sort at this level and must be noted, along with the capable Getaway Luv.

ROAD WARRIOR capitalised on his lowest mark for 2 years at Newcastle last month and remains potentially well treated up 7 lb, so he is taken to follow up with his yard still in good form. Cilluirid has an excellent record here and reappears on a winning mark, so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Fulgurix.

Top of the list is ROAD WARRIOR (nap), who cashed in on a reduced mark with his dominant display at Newcastle last month.

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14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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As is only to be expected, this is a good quality renewal with the likes of Altobelli and Hullnback bidding to extend winning runs, while Luccia is respected in her bid to give Nicky Henderson back-to-back winners of the race. The last-named edges preference from that trio given she wasn't beaten far in the Grade 2 Jack De Bromhead Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. However, it might pay to focus more attention on Irish raiders Inthepocket and FOUND A FIFTY, with the latter just preferred given he has bags of scope for further progression judging by his close proximity to the high-class Corbetts Cross in a Grade 2 at Naas last time. That is not to underestimate Inthepocket, whose highly commendable fourth-placed finish in the Supreme at Cheltenham gives him rock solid claims.

HULLNBACK was a fine second in a Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago and made it 2 from 3 over hurdles when scoring in a good time at Warwick in February, so he's the tentative selection in a very interesting renewal of this Grade 1. Inthepocket unquestionably sets the standard on his excellent fourth in the Supreme, but there's still a strong suspicion he'll be seen in a better light when returning to further. The unbeaten Altobelli, Found A Fifty and Luccia complete the shortlist.

In an open-looking Top, the suggestion is NO LOOKING BACK. Second choice is Hullnback, ahead of Altobelli.

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15:10 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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The softer ground will test some of these over the seven furlongs and it may be best to side with GORAK, who has won on soft ground over this trip and over a mile in 2021. He does carry a penalty again after winning earlier in the month and, although beaten since, that was a better race. Tylos tries this ground for the first time and could be a big danger if he handles it, while Dashing Dick is hard to win with and may have to settle for a place once again.

GORAK had excuses at Redcar on Monday so is worth another chance to defy a penalty given how much he had in hand at Doncaster earlier this month. The reliable Dashing Dick won this race last year off the same mark so is the obvious threat.

4yo GORAK might well have been stymied by the draw at Redcar on Monday and remains attractively weighted. He gets the nod.

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15:20 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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WASPY finished a good second in behind the now 131-rated Crambo on his hurdling debut in February and Donald McCain's charge could go one better with improvement likely. Thunderclap has been running well in defeat and he must go on the shortlist, along with Artiste D'ainay, who arrives on the back of a creditable Musselburgh effort. My Brother Jack heads the remainder.

WASPY is sure to be suited by further in time but his second to subsequent EBF Final winner Crambo at Bangor in February catches the eye, so he's an obvious choice to go one better. Thunderclap and My Brother Jack are considered the main threats.

Several have possibilities but Hughie Morrison's THUNDERCLAP gets the vote ahead of Artiste D'Ainay.

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15:30 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Triumphant in this contest for the last two years, it can pay to side with the tried and trusted FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES, who may not be arriving in the best of form after a disappointing performance in the Ascot Chase but remains well capable on his day. Joseph O'Brien's charge seems to come alive around here and, like last year, he can fend off the attentions of Hitman (second), who arrives following a highly creditable placed effort in the Ryanair. Stablemate Pic D'Orhy had been on a roll this season until the Ascot Chase, where once again he was found wanting in Grade 1 company. On the other hand, talented handicapper Fugitif could be an interesting alternative having travelled like a horse with plenty of ability when runner-up at Cheltenham the last twice.

Aintree seems to bring out the best in FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES and Joseph O'Brien's 8-y-o can win this for the third successive season. Pic d'Orhy's winning run came to an end when second in the Ascot Chase in February but he finished 7 lengths in front of the selection that day so rates a huge threat. Hitman was an excellent third in the Ryanair at Cheltenham last month and should be in the mix again having finished second in this last term.

Pic D'Orhy finished ahead of FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES at Ascot but the last named has peaked in this race in each of the last two seasons.

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15:45 Leicester Claimer (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Doctor Mozart is looking for his hat-trick after two wins on the all-weather, though he is yet to score on turf or encounter ground this soft. He can still go well but it's a rarity to see a William Haggas horse in a claimer and IN THE GIVING may have too much class for these. Second on both starts this season in better company, she won at Sligo on soft ground last year and her chances appear second to none. Evolicatt looks the likeliest to follow them home.

IN THE GIVING arrives on the back of a solid showing at Southwell 8 days ago and should take all the beating in this easier race. Doctor Mozart comes here on a hat-trick and is the clear danger, while his stablemate, Evolicatt, can't be fully ruled out.

The one to beat is IN THE GIVING, who won on soft ground in Ireland last year and started off for William Haggas with two good runs.

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15:55 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Beat The Edge idled when hitting the front at Wetherby last month and though he scrambled home, it would have to raise slight concerns. ZARA'S UNIVERSE was rewarded for her consistency when winning at Market Rasen last time and, with a 5lb rise in the handicap unlikely to pose an issue, she edges the vote. Chemical Warfare is another to consider.

It could be worth chancing chase debutant GUILLAUME, who caught the eye on his latest start over hurdles and has the physique for this discipline. Chemical Warfare and Zara's Universe rate the principal dangers.

The vote goes to ZARA'S UNIVERSE, who was a clearcut win at Market Rasen last month and should have more to offer in this sphere.

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16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 29 Run Class & Speed Card

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In a wide-open contest only a tentative vote can go to BURROWS SAINT. It's interesting that Willie Mullins opts for this race over the Grand National, which he has competed in twice. Fourth in the 2021 renewal before unseating last year (from a 4lb higher mark), he could prove more potent over this shorter trip, while a recent spin at Down Royal should have left him cherry-ripe. Al Dancer is now 2lb better off with Gesskille than when defeating him in the Grand Sefton here in November and it would be no surprise were he to confirm that form. Ashtown Lad merits the utmost respect, along with the progressive Final Orders. Others to note include Haut En Couleurs, Ciel De Neige and Bill Baxter.

HAUT EN COULEURS produced another highly likeable display when fifth in the Plate and, as an assured jumper, he strikes as the sort to take to these fences, so he makes the most appeal. Al Dancer and Ashtown Lad have both won here already this term and appear to have been laid out for a big run, so they head the numerous dangers in another fascinating renewal.

As always, this will be fast and furious. Gesskille has an awful lot going for him but HAUT EN COULEURS (nap) can defy top weight.

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16:15 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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With Roger Varian's yard in decent form it could be folly to ignore Sonnerie Power, a winner at Lingfield last September and only beaten two lengths on his sole subsequent start. A late maturing sort he may make up into a better four-year-old, though whether he can give 7lb to KENSINGTON is another question. A lightly-raced daughter of Frankel, if she handles this ground she may well follow up her October Wolverhampton success. Brasca could surprise and should not be stopping over this trip.

SONNERIE POWER appeals as the type to do better this term and can make a winning return. Kensington also remains open to improvement and is feared most, whilst Juan Bermudez can also make his presence felt.

It might be worth chancing IN THE BREEZE, who is yet to win for Mick Appleby but is sure to be suited by today's conditions.

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16:30 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 27f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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THATBEATSBANAGHER gained immediate compensation when winning over C&D last month, having been narrowly beaten by The Blame Game the start prior. Good ground might not have played to his strengths on that occasion and it would be no surprise were he to reverse the form with conditions set to suit. Mr Palmtree routed his rivals at Warwick 15 days ago and he looks a likely player once more, along with Atomic Angel.

Plenty in with a shout over this marathon trip, including last year's winner GREAT RAFFLES. It's possible he will be sharper for his Wetherby run 24 days ago and this sort of mark doesn't look beyond him back up in trip. The Blame Game and Thatbeatsbanagher have both compiled good course records and are others expected to be in the mix.

We already know THATBEATSBANAGHER loves it here and he is taken to defy a 5lb rise and win again.

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16:35 Dundalk Maiden 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Aidan O'Brien had his first two-year-old winner of the season here on Tuesday and saddles EMPEROR OF ROME in this. The No Nay Never colt is obviously showing a bit at home given that he is out so early. His dam is an unraced half-sister to a US listed winner. O'Brien's son Donnacha introduces Gloucester, a son of Ten Sovereigns who had his first winner with Brighter here the other day. This colt is a half-brother to a smart sort in Great House, a winner for the trainer a few years ago before going on to land two Group 3 contests in Australia. Excel In Space ran well on his debut here a fortnight ago when third to Buyin Buyin. He made the running then before giving way a furlong from home and that experience will be a big asset.

EMPEROR OF ROME is the obvious one on paper, especially if the market vibes are positive. Gloucester is another well-connected newcomer to consider, while Excel In Space showed ability when third in a C&D maiden 2 weeks ago.

It will be a surprise if Excel In Space can fend off all 3 newcomers and the market will be helpful; a chance is taken on GLOUCESTER

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16:40 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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The value may lie with MAXIMILIAN, who skipped Cheltenham but the horse who finished narrowly behind him in the River Don, Stay Away Fay, went on to win the Albert Bartlett. He has the chance to claim Grade One honours on this occasion, with track and ground conditions expected to suit. Paul Nicholls' charge had a tough race when scoring at the Festival and it may be too big an ask to follow up four weeks later, while Iroko has the potential to improve for the step up in trip but will need to take his form to a new level in Graded company. The Irish haven't won this since 2005, though they have a strong contender in Absolute Notions, who ran a cracker at the Dublin Racing Festival when last seen. Others to note include Blenkinsop, Grey Dawning and Mofasa.

GREY DAWNING is going the right way and showed bundles of stamina when winning a Grade 2 at Warwick in January. His shrewd handler will no doubt have targeted this event and he is taken to land the spoils. Absolute Notions will also appreciate this stiffer test of stamina and looks sure to make his presence felt, whilst sole mare Apple Away will be dangerous if let loose on the lead. Cheltenham Festival winners Stay Away Fay and Iroko also enter calculations in what looks a cracking contest.

Cheltenham Festival winner Stay Away Fay is respected but ABSOLUTE NOTIONS promises to be well suited by 3m and gets the vote.

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16:50 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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BANNTOWN GIRL was outclassed in the Mares Novice Hurdle at Cheltenham last time but is up to landing a race of this standard. The Stowaway mare had run really well in a competitive mares handicap at the Dublin Racing festival previously, when a touch unlucky in third behind Ballybawn Belter, and looks well worth her official mark of 117. That sets a good standard in this. Broomfield Bijou looks an obvious danger coming here off the back of a good run to finish second at Navan last time. The Walk In The Park looked unlucky then as she had been badly hampered at the third last before running on well late on to get within half a length of We Got This. She had been running behind some smart mares previously and is a big player now in this company. Emotional Damage may improve from her initial effort at Naas and could get closer now.

BROOMFIELD BIJOU showed improved form and looked a shade unlucky not to win when runner-up at Navan last month having been badly hampered 3 out, so she's well worth the chance to gain compensation. Banntown Girl is the obvious threat returning to calmer waters.

This looks like a suitable opportunity for BANNTOWN GIRL who is worthy of her rating based on handicap performances at Leopardstown.

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16:55 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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HIROMICHI won with far more in hand than the winning margin suggested at Lingfield last month and a 3lb rise could prove lenient as he looks to notch up a fifth career success. Endued has shown promise on each of his fours starts on the all-weather and a mark of 72 could be interesting as he makes his debut on the Turf. The returning Emperor Caradoc is another to note having run with plenty of credit throughout last season.

A 3-time winner last year, HIROMICHI took a marked step forward from his reappearance run and ultimately scored a shade cosily at Lingfield 18 days ago and, with forecast conditions posing no fears returned to turf, he could well be up to adding to his tally here. Cubanista, on return/back at 1m, and Emperor Caradoc may emerge as the chief threats.

The safest option is HIROMICHI (nap), who was placed on heavy turf last year and posted a career-best effort on the AW last month.

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17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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CINNODIN left it late when winning over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in February and with further progress possible now upped in trip, he's taken to repeat the dose today. Sexy Rexy appeals as the main danger having struck the woodwork at Wolverhampton last month, but he was also engaged to run at Chelmsford on Thursday evening. First-time blinkers could elicit improvement from Philos and he can't be left out of calculations, while any market support would have to make Red Bird of interest ahead of his handicap bow.

CINNODIN looked a different proposition on his return (had been gelded) when making a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in February, staying on well upped in trip, and he can score again with further improvement to come. Sexy Rexy should be suited by this longer distance and can pose the biggest threat to the selection, with Philos the pick of the remaining pair.

Red Bird is a likely improver but Wolverhampton winner CINNODIN isn't fully exposed himself and he can make it 2-2 in handicaps.

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17:05 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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LAWTOP LEGEND was not his usual self when pulling up at Fakenham last month, but that was his first run since August 2021 and he was entitled to be rusty. He has won off this mark and over a similar trip before and may bounce back to his best with stamina at a premium. Skyhill has won over C&D on similar ground and cannot be discounted, while the returning Archie Brown could make the frame.

Having landed a double in the winter, SKYHILL has shaped as if still in reasonable form the last twice, so he looks a solid proposition in a race where the majority have something to prove. Vetoncall and Henry Brown look the main dangers.

The tentative vote goes to SKYHILL, who registered a soft-ground C&D win earlier in the season.

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17:10 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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IT'LL DO MY DAY may prove the pick here in a tricky looking contest. He ran well when chasing home the in-form Tawaazon at Bellewstown eight days ago and runs off a pound lower mark now. Seven furlongs looked too far on his sole previous outing at this venue and he looks on a winnable mark over this kind of trip. Hero Of The Hour comes here in fine form and won well, after getting a run, here last time. He got a 7lb rise for that victory and his run style suggests he might be better over six furlongs. Disco Bear showed much more on her handicap debut at Navan last time but that was on much softer conditions.

Sole 3-y-o DISCO BEAR made a solid start to her handicap career when second at Naas last month and can go one better up against older and more exposed opposition. The thriving Hero of The Hour is feared most ahead of James McAuley's Eglish, the mount of Colin Keane.

Three-time 6f winner Hero Of The Hour is opposed at this trip; It'll Do My Day has found his level and will be suited by 5f

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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BLUEKING D'OROUX showed marked improvement to win at odds of 50/1 at Ascot on his first start after wind surgery and, although he carries a 7lb penalty for that success, he gets 8lb from his elders as a four-year-old. If he improves again he could be well handicapped, though Go Dante looks a serious rival. The booking of Jamie Codd to ride catches the eye, as does the application of cheekpieces despite a comfortable win at Wetherby, and he may also be on an upward curve. Soul Icon is looking for his sixth win in a row and may well have been saved for this, though any further rain would not help his chances, while Albert's Back and perhaps JPR One are others to consider.

PARRAMOUNT continued his upward trajectory over hurdles with another dominant display at Fakenham 4 weeks ago and, with his in-form rider's claim off-setting a fair chunk of his subsequent 10 lb rise, he looks sure to make another bold bid. This is ultra-competitive however, with the prolific Soul Icon a big threat returned from a short break. Go Dante, Gaoth Chuil and Blueking d'Oroux are a trio of others fancied to be in the mix also.

There should be more to come from GO DANTE. Progressive Parramount is feared most, ahead of JPR One.

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17:20 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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FREE FLOWING looks the safest bet here off a nice weight. Richie Geoghehan takes 7lb off his back and he also gets half a stone off the previous winners in the field. The Sans Frontieres gelding has been placed on his two runs this season and despite making no impression on easy winner Demandrivingdouvan at Wexford last time it was still a solid effort to finish third. Sir Jimmy Mac looked talented when winning by a side margin on his debut at Downpatrick in March 2022. He weakened tamely in better company at Punchestown subsequently and it will be interesting to see how he gets on now over timber, on his first start for Mark Fahey. He is a free running sort and this ground is a concern. Singing The Blues showed a decent level on the Flat in England and is one to note on his jumping debut.

FREE FLOWING has shown plenty on both his starts over hurdles and this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark. Ossifer Hops and Dinoland could be the pair to give him most to think about.

Plenty of question-marks here, but FREE FLOWING is put forward on the strength of a Thurles second on his penultimate start

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

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WARD CASTLE came with a late surge to defeat the reopposing Haven Lady (second) here last month. He escapes a penalty for that success and given Morgan Cole is able to claim her full 7lb this time around, Marco Botti's charge can confirm the form en route to another victory. Kitten's Dream remains on a fair mark and must be considered, along with the Ewan Whillans-trained Billy Bathgate.

WARD CASTLE scored comfortably when getting the better of Haven Lady at this course 10 days ago and Marco Botti's 4-y-o can confirm the placings with this longer trip to suit. The pair look the two to focus on in this contest, though Billy Bathgate has been going through a good spell of late and completes the shortlist.

Ward Castle is the obvious starting point but BILLY BATHGATE (nap) has been banging at the door and this may be his day.

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17:35 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Benito is beginning to look well handicapped having won off this mark last year, but his best form is over further than this and he may find some have too much speed for him. Killane is interesting in first-time blinkers with a 10lb conditional on board, but he has been out of sorts for some time, and TONYX may have the edge. Although a character and pulled up at Fakenham last month, she won easily over C&D in 2021 and may be able to make all in this company.

It might be worth taking a chance on KILLANE, who is well treated, particularly when William Maggs's 10 lb claim is taken into account, if first-time blinkers have a positive effect. Lovin Jukebox, a stablemate of the selection, and Edgar Allan Poe were second/third in the same C&D contest last time and may provide the main opposition.

The tentative suggestion is EL JEFE who has trip and ground to suit and has recently been heading steadily the right way again.

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17:40 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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There aren't too many horses running in the Magnier colours off a mark of 54 and UNCHAINED MELODY can gain a valuable bracket here. The Fastnet Rock filly is out of an unraced Galileo mare who is a full-sister to Listed winner Wild Irish Rose, from the family of Islington and Greek Dance. She is obviously no world beater but it was a nice run to finish third to the improver Duke Of Leggagh at Navan last time and going up to a mile-and-a-half now there looks to be a race in her at this level. Cherokee Run ran well on his handicap debut here in February when a close fourth to Autocrat and should be a big player now. That rival has been well beaten at Leopardstown since but that came in very testing conditions and he has to be considered back on this surface.

UNCHAINED MELODY never improved in form terms but was deserving of credit for finishing where she did when third on handicap debut at Naas 16 days ago and, with progress anticipated tackling this longer trip, she gets the nod to defy her lowly mark. Pulse Light, Mehsham and Autocrat head up the dangers.

Navan third Unchained Melody has a decent chance but AUTOCRAT is only 4lb higher than when winning here in February and should stay

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17:50 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Connections take 7lb off the back of CARBON KING now in a bid to offset his 13lb hike for a cosy victory at Navan last month. The Malinas gelding has won three of his last four starts and was value for a bit more than his winning margin last time. He goes from strength to strength and can strike again. Cafe Con Leche is another who won with a bit in hand last time and could be a danger. The Camacho gelding was produced with a late run to score by four lengths at Limerick and also went up 13lb for that cosy victory. Holmes St Georges has been running well over the water this winter and it will be interesting to see how he fares back on home soil.

CARBON KING has improved in leaps and bounds since switched to handicaps and might still be a sstep ahead of the assessor. Wee Charlie is another who is going the right way and is feared most ahead of last month's Limerick juvenile scorer Your Honor.

Both Cafe Con Leche and Carbon King have been raised 13lb, so EBASARI is an appealing alternative who goes best fresh.

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18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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H Key Lails was a decisive winner over an extended 1m at Wolverhampton last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair, but a chance is taken on GOLDEN MAVERICK. He finished down the field in three qualifying runs over 6f, but this looks a more realistic assignment now stepping up in trip for this handicap debut and the booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye. Others to note include Equiami and Sundazed.

This can go the way of EQUIAMI, who showed improved form on the back of 6 months off/a gelding operation when third at Lingfield 11 days ago, unable to quite reel in a pair that were better positioned. H Key Lails got off the mark last time and is feared most, ahead of Deep Spirit.

Equiami nearly justified market confidence at Lingfield and should go close, but EMPIRE OF THE SUN can improve again.

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18:10 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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EMERIC can land back-to-back victories at the track after a cosy victory here a fortnight ago. Colin Keane gave the Elusive Pimpernel gelding a confident ride then and he was value for more than his two-and-a-half length winning margin over Dark Street. An 8lb rise for that doesn't look harsh. The runner-up is entitled to get a bit closer now on revised terms. Barretstown was also a winner here last time, in early February, and in comparison to the selection a 5lb rise for a head victory looks tougher.

EMERIC justified support in good style over C&D on his return 2 weeks ago so may prove up to defying an 8 lb rise. Dark Street rates the main threat again on 8 lb better terms, with French Company another to consider on the back of his close third under this rider here 3 weeks ago.

A decisive winner over C&D last month, EMERIC (nap) can go in again; Barretstown has a good track record and should be thereabouts

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18:20 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Barry Connell has his team in flying form and NINE GRACES can bag another win here. The Kapgarde mare opened her account in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time and that form has been boosted since. The runner-up Law Ella won subsequently while the fifth horse Jumping Jet has also scored. An initial mark of 112 doesn't look harsh for Nine Graces. The wonderfully consistent Optional Mix reverts to hurdles and is sure to run her race again. She could be the danger. Soldaro comes here on a hat-trick and has to be respected. She got another 8lb for her win at Downpatrick 12 days ago and this looks a slightly stronger contest now.

NINE GRACES should be capable of better again on the back of her Punchestown maiden success and can follow up on handicap debut. Soldaro is another who has made a bright start to her hurdles career and can provide the chief threat ahead of Sainte Dona, who did too much too soon at Cork last time and is still in good form.

A competitive event and a chance is taken on PARVOS to get off the mark up in trip on ground she handles.

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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It was always going to be tough pitching BALALAIKA in a Listed race when she was last seen but the daughter of No Nay Never did better than the face value of her finishing position would suggest and she is a strong contender now back in a handicap. Mystic Pearl made good progress last season and is taken very seriously, while Gareeb is another going the right way and gets in lightly on her handicap debut.

Having opened her account at Thirsk in September, MYSTIC PEARL ran well at Newmarket on her nursery debut next time and she can continue her progress on her return. She's taken to see off the challenge of Irish raider My Minervina, while Gareeb could fare best of the handicap debutantes.

Gareeb looks a likely improver on her return but MY MINERVINA is still fairly treated judged on her latest second at Dundalk.

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18:40 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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UNLESS ran well on her return this season when losing out by half a length to the highly rated Honey Girl and can open her account now. She was collared inside the final furlong then, after making the running, and went down by half a length to the 102-rated rival at the Curragh. This looks a slightly easier task. The 90-rated Navalny could be the danger now. This No Nay Never filly showed up well when fifth in Listed company here last September before ending last season by finishing fourth in a Naas maiden. She has shown enough to give her a big chance in this company. Ger Lyons introduces Juddmonte filly Smote and markets moves for her would be interesting. The Dark Angel filly is out of a stakes placed full-sister to Showcasing.

UNLESS improved on the pick of her 2-y-o efforts after 8 months off when second in a big-field maiden at the Curragh 3 weeks ago, pulling away from the rest, and she sets a clear standard. Navalny had excuses at Naas on his final start and has place claims on his best form, while Smote is a newcomer to note.

UNLESS sets the standard on form after a big run on her reappearance and she'll be hard to beat if she comes on for that

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18:50 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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MADE IN THE WOODS has been in fine form over fences and it's no surprise to see connections try him over timber again now off a lowly mark. The Virtual gelding was runner-up four times this season before gaining a deserved win at Limerick. He ran a solid race off his revised mark at Wexford last time and now has a mark of 96 over fences. He races off the basement mark of 80 back over hurdles. Milajess has run a couple of promising races in maiden hurdles recently and could be a player here now, just scraping into the lowest grade of handicap. Holiday In Kerry ran well on his penultimate run at Clonmel, when finishing third, and is a player in this company at his best.

An all-round improved model over fences since the turn of the year, MADE IN THE WOODS returns to hurdling from a very appealing mark judged on his exploits over larger obstacles and he could well be the way to go with his rider also taking off a handy 5 lb. Handicap-debutante Milajess and Meehall head up the dangers.

Consistent in handicap chases since his most recent run over hurdles last December, MADE IN THE WOODS can exploit this mark

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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It took 10 attempts for Spirit Of Bowland to get off the mark but he did it well and is respected in his bid to follow up last month's Newcastle success from just 2lb higher. He was also arguably an unlucky loser when he was short of room over C&D on his penultimate start, so is likely to again go well again. However, FAST DANSEUSE appeals more on these terms and edges preference based on her potential to improve over the trip. How Bizarre completes the shortlist.

SPIRIT OF BOWLAND confirmed the promise he'd shown from basement marks last year when opening his account at Newcastle (7f) 2 weeks ago and, despite a tricky draw, he could well be up to building on that given he remains relatively low-mileage compared to most here. Hostelry is feared, with Non Mollare and Fast Danseuse others to consider. Egoiste requires a market check back from an absence/following wind surgery.

Spirit Of Bowland is respected but it might be worth chancing the well-treated HOSTELRY on her return to action.

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19:10 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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The 88-rated CLOUNMACON looks up to winning a race of this standard. The Kodi Bear filly lost out narrowly on her debut last season before chasing home subsequent Breeders Cup winner Victoria Road at Gowran Park. She was staying on over six furlongs on her final start in softer ground at the Curragh and going back up in trip on a better surface should suit better now. Blue News was placed five times from seven runs last season and became a touch frustrating. He had some solid form though and was runner-up three times here so is entitled to be thereabouts again. Phases Of Venus is an interesting newcomer for Paddy Twomey. The Galileo Gold filly is a half-sister to Listed winners Redolent and Pepita.

CLOUNMACON acquitted herself well in a trio of outings last season and looks the one to beat. Blue News and Lady Christa can also make their presence felt.

This looks like a good opportunity for CLOUNMACON who should relish a return to 7f and sets the standard on form

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19:20 Ballinrobe NH Flat Race 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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ANKUD was beaten at a short price in Gowran last time but looks worth another chance here. The Nathaniel gelding had run really well on his debut when chasing home Cut The Rope in Naas but faded tamely enough later in January when a moderate third to D Art D Art. He's had a little break since and this looks to be a winnable opportunity now. I Wont Back Down was the subject of a substantial gamble at Thurles on his debut last month when finishing sixth to Factual Fact. It would be no surprise to him come forward from that run. Young Lucy has shown a bit in a few runs and could be place material in this company.

ANKUD has shown enough in two starts to think he's probably up to winning an average bumper, so he's preferred to Fenway park, who looks the pick of the newcomers. I Wont Back Down was strong in the betting when sixth at Thurles on debut and is expected to improve.

ANKUD has the best single piece of form by virtue of his debut second at Naas. If forgiven a lesser Gowran run he should win this

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19:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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BANQUO showed ability in two starts as a juvenile and, as his pedigree suggests the switch to a synthetic surface shouldn't be too much of an issue, he looks worth chancing on his stable debut/first start since being gelded. Tasever has also undergone the same operation since he was last seen and is another with scope to develop further. Tyke strikes as the most appealing of the newcomers and is worth a market check.

MAHBOOBAH and Banquo start out for new stables having just their third career outing, and both could improve, with preference for the former, whose debut effort is the strongest piece of form on offer.

Tasever and Banquo are respected but MAHBOOBAH ran well on debut and gets the nod on her first run for Alice Haynes.

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19:40 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Colin Keane partners ROCKBURY LAD on his return to action. The Showcasing gelding had a couple of decent runs off higher marks on the turf last season and could be nicely treated now. He competed of a mark of 67 on all four runs last season and having slipped 4lb over the winter he gets his first chance in the lowest grade now. Storm Eric was well beaten in testing conditions at the Curragh last time but had been knocking on the door here previously and could go well again back on the all-weather. Memorial Verse hasn't been far away on her last couple of runs here and is another for the shortlist.

MEMORIAL VERSE has fewer miles on the clock than her rivals and shaped nicely over C&D last month. She can open her account. Alfarida and Maestro Stick head the list of dangers.

CATHERINE CHROI was in good form here back in February when she had little luck in running and she's been freshened up since

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19:50 Ballinrobe NH Flat Race 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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RAINBOW TRAIL cost 220,000 pounds after a promising run on his sole point-to-point outing at Corbeagh House in December and now runs in the colours of Gigginstown. The French-bred lost out by half a length to Mint Boy on his debut and that rival has run well to be placed in a couple of bumpers this season. Backtonormal was third on his 'track' debut to a smart sort in Blizzard Of Oz at Cork and he looks an obvious danger. Lucid Dreams is a late starter having only made his debut at the age of eight last month. He ran a solid race to finish second over hurdles at Fakenham and the form of that race looked fairly ordinary. He is entitled to improve though and could grab minor money here.

RAINBOW TRAIL has been picked up by top connections on the back of a good second between the flags and he's expected to go one better on Rules debut. Backtonormal is the best of those with experience in this sphere and Lucid Dreams merits consideration after a solid showing in a novice hurdle.

With improvement likely after his fine Cork third on bumper debut, BACKTONORMAL can get the job done today.

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20:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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MOJEYRR showed promise when staying on late for third on his debut at Kempton last month and that suggested he can get off the mark on this occasion. The James Ferguson yard is going through a purple patch at preset and Stormy Denise must enter calculations on the back of a promising effort over further at Chelmsford. Of the newcomers, Harriet's Angel and Profit Given should be noted for market support.

This looks an excellent opportunity for MOJEYRR to build on his promising debut third at Kempton last month. Stormy Denise showed definite promise on her Chelmsford debut and could be the one to chase the selection home unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomers Profit Given and/or Harriet's Angel.

Poppaea can leave her 2yo run well behind her this year but MOJEYRR looks the safest option after his promising debut.

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20:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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ROYAL TRIBUTE was beaten favourite here on Tuesday but may be worth siding with, with Colin Keane taking the ride again. The Kingman gelding has been very consistent on the all-weather over the winter and gained both his previous wins over this trip. Kuwait Direction ran well when third here three weeks ago but this seven furlongs may stretch the Kodiac gelding, who seems to be best when forcing the pace. Blue Wood ran well when a close third here over a mile a fortnight ago. This could be his ideal trip and the Requinto gelding hasn't many miles on the clock despite being seven.

BLUE WOOD built on his stable debut when third at this course a fortnight ago and gets the nod in the finale. Kuwait Direction and Royal Tribute can also make their presence felt.

A step back up in trip ought to suit NUMOOR who ran with credit on his yard debut and was unsuited by 6f last time

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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This can go the way of CLOUD QUEEN, who ran a career-best when not beaten far at Lingfield on her handicap debut recently. The booking of Hollie Doyle should only aid her cause and she gets the vote ahead of veteran course winner Bobby Joe Leg and Hit Mac, who has long shaped as though he would relish a step up to this trip.

This can go to sole 3-y-o representative CLOUD QUEEN, who made a pleasing handicap bow at Lingfield earlier this month and likely has more to offer yet. Kath's Toyboy and Hit Mac are also respected.

Bobby Joe Leg looks booked for another good run but TOM TULLIVER may have his measure now returned to 7f.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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