1 Wednesday 17th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 21 Races on Wednesday 17th April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (5/6 +40%) Peaky Boy	5/6(+40%)	(3) Peaky Boy 5/6, Made a good start in bumpers for Michael Scudamore in autumn 2022 and again strong in the betting when making a successful start over hurdles for new yard after wind op over C&D on New Year's Day, keeping on well from a dual subsequent winner. Lots to like with prospect of more to come. Clearcut winner of C&D maiden on stable/hurdle debut in January; leading contender.
2 2nd (1) (13/2 +35%) Diamond Ri	13/2(+35%)	(1) Diamond Ri 13/2, Easy winner only start in bumpers and confirmed hurdles debut promise when taking a Warwick maiden (19f, soft) in January, running green but well on top finish. Didn't jump well enough when last of 4 in listed company a month later but suspicion he can do better still. Didn't fire in a Listed race last time but remains a good prospect.
3 3rd (8) (50/1 -52%) Minella Rescue	50/1(-52%)	(8) Minella Rescue 50/1, Dual bumper winner who made an encouraging start over hurdles when fourth in Doncaster maiden (19.4f) back in January, closing when mistake 3 out. Rates a likely improver with that under his belt but he'll likely find easier openings than this moving forward. Promising fourth on hurdle debut in January but set a tough task today.
4 4th (4) (3/1 +60%) Leader In The Park	3/1(+60%)	(4) Leader In The Park 3/1, Cost £250,000 from points and, well backed, he confirmed himself a very good prospect when ready winner of a Doncaster maiden (19.4f, heavy) in February. Yard continue in good form and another who appeals as the type to do better still. Needs to progress again from his Doncaster win but has considerable potential.
5th 5th (7) (12/1 +14%) Shy Love	12/1(+14%)	(7) Shy Love 12/1, Showed ability only start in bumpers and looked potentially useful when making winning start over hurdles at Huntingdon (20.6f, soft) last month. Comes from an excellent family and he looks sure to win more races. Improved to win comfortably by over 7l on last month's hurdling debut at Huntingdon.
6th 6th (5) (16/1 +52%) Leading Choice	16/1(+52%)	(5) Leading Choice 16/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who made light of a 15-month absence to bag 7-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) in February. Similar form when third at Uttoxeter (19.9f) since and whilst he boasts a likeable record, he may lack the potential of one or two here. Battled well for narrow win at Wetherby in February but has a fair bit to find here.
7th 7th (9) (20/1 -67%) Roger	20/1(-67%)	(9) Roger 20/1, Failed to set the world alight in 3 starts on the Flat in Slovakia last year but he was a runaway winner on hurdles debut for new connections at Stratford (19f, heavy) last month. This is tougher but he's something of an unknown quantity and receives weight all round. Caused 25-1 surprise on last month's stable/hurdle debut; tackles much strong rivals here.

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13:30 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

ENCANTO BRUNO has struggled to land a blow on his last couple of starts with softer conditions likely to blame for those displays. The six-year-old, who impressed here at the October meeting, missed the County Hurdle on account of the ground and appears to have a lot in his favour on his first start since December. Peaky Boy's C&D success on New Year's Day was franked by the runner-up going on to land the EBF Final at Sandown. He commands plenty of respect, while Doncaster scorer Leader In The Park is another to note.

PEAKY BOY was evidently well-regarded in bumpers and, again well backed, marked himself down as a potentially useful hurdler when running out a comfortable winner of a C&D novice on return/debut for Nicky Henderson on New Year's Day. Defeating a dual subsequent winner then, he looks sure to progress further and earns the vote. The pick of Irish raider Encanto Bruno's form gives him claims and he's feared, with Myretown and Shy Love a couple of others to consider.

The pick is ENCANTO BRUNO, who was seriously impressive here in October and can be excused subsequent lesser runs on testing ground.

13:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (17/2 +39%) Dark Thirty	17/2(+39%)	(10) Dark Thirty 17/2, Likeable sort who won two 7f 3-y-o handicaps last season and was in good form when last seen. Just as effective over 6f and made all over it on his debut. Interesting if fully wound up. Both handicap wins at 7f on good ground and has work to do on 6f form last year.
2 2nd (16) (33/1 -136%) Baldomero	33/1(-136%)	(16) Baldomero 33/1, Arrives on a lengthy losing run but once more went close under this rider on a rare start on turf when third in the mud at Bath (5f) last time, nearest finish. This is much tougher. In good form but obstinately high in weights and 6f handicap form not good enough for this.
3 3rd (5) (20/1 +39%) Aberama Gold	20/1(+39%)	(5) Aberama Gold 20/1, Smart sprinter who tasted success 5 times last season, notably in the Sky Bet Dash and Stewards' Cup. Quiet start to 2024 in 2 AW runs but shouldn't be long in returning to his best. Impressive in Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy); acts on good; just 1lb higher than October win.
4 4th (17) (12/1 +40%) Solray	12/1(+40%)	(17) Solray 12/1, Dual winner over 6f at Newcastle. Ran poorly in AW Sprint Final Handicap there on Good Friday but retains potential and took to turf on his first 2 starts. Both wins at 6f on Newcastle AW; didn't run well there latest; first turf handicap.
5th 5th (8) (11/1 -10%) Summerghand	11/1(-10%)	(8) Summerghand 11/1, Dead-heated in a valuable 6f handicap at York last summer. Efforts mixed since but cracking run from reduced mark when ½-length second to Chipstead at Lingfield last month and subsequent Newcastle performance on Good Friday can be overlooked. Second in this in 2019 and won the Abernant in 2021. Top 6f handicapper over the years; has C&D form at this meeting; down weights back on turf.
6th 6th (20) (14/1 -17%) Abate	14/1(-17%)	(20) Abate 14/1, Enjoyed a tremendous year under this rider in 2023, winning 4 handicaps, including when making all from low draw in C&D event in September. Mixed record fresh and might find himself vulnerable to younger legs on return in such a competitive race. Front-runner; winner of sole C&D start in October; should come on for this run.
7th 7th (4) (20/1 +0%) Chipstead	20/1(+0%)	(4) Chipstead 20/1, Won valuable 5f York handicap last season and has been in good order on AW this winter, scoring twice over 6f. Still feasibly treated but has stall 19 to overcome. Had a good spell on the AW but best turf form has come at trips short of 6f.
8th 8th (1) (16/1 -100%) Significantly	16/1(-100%)	(1) Significantly 16/1, Extremely likeable sprinter who won the Ayr Gold Cup last season in between two more big efforts in valuable handicaps. Ran well in the 3-y-o C&D handicap at this meeting in 2021 but his record first time out suggests he may need this. Top 6f handicap form last autumn, winning Ayr Gold Cup and 2nd to exceptional winner after.
9th 9th (14) (16/1 -78%) Woven	16/1(-78%)	(14) Woven 16/1, Plenty of solid runs in big-field handicaps for this yard, including when beaten just 3 lengths by Wobwobwob in the Ayr Silver Cup last season. Another good effort on return at Doncaster, although showed why he hasn't won quite so many races as he might have, outbattled by the winner. Only just failed at Doncaster on return but hard to place and has more to do here.
10th 10th (12) (12/1 +14%) Raatea	12/1(+14%)	(12) Raatea 12/1, Pays his way and has gone well in good C&D handicaps on his return the last 2 seasons. Wouldn't dismiss from low draw. Went close in this race in 2022; just 2lb higher than Haydock win last June; thereabouts.
11th 11th (7) (16/1 -45%) Wallop	16/1(-45%)	(7) Wallop 16/1, Third to Noble Style and Mill Stream here on his 2-y-o debut and off the mark in 6f Kempton novice when last seen a year ago. That form isn't anything special but he could still make up into a good sprint handicapper if all is well. High draw to overcome. Useful 2yo form; off the mark in ordinary 6f novice last April; off since.
12th 12th (11) (22/1 +12%) Glenfinnan	22/1(+12%)	(11) Glenfinnan 22/1, Won 7f Ascot classified event in September and fair runs in handicaps next 2 starts. Sold from Andrew Balding 50,000 gns/gelded since last seen and interesting that new yard (who won this in 2022) drop him back to sprinting for comeback from potentially favourable draw. Won at 1m/7f for A Balding; sold 50,000gns since last seen; yard 6-22 here in last 5 years.
13th 13th (15) (40/1 -100%) Just A Spark	40/1(-100%)	(15) Just A Spark 40/1, Straightforward sort who is usually seen to good effect from the front and completed a quick-fire hat-trick in 6f AW handicaps earlier this year. Fine effort in second in the Fillies' and Mares' Championships Handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday but more needed again back on turf in this company. Three 6f AW wins this year; needs even more off 11lb higher than her latest turf run.
14th 14th (13) (14/1 +13%) Wobwobwob	14/1(+13%)	(13) Wobwobwob 14/1, Won the 25-runner Ayr Silver Cup last autumn. Should have come on for last month's Doncaster return and has the visor back on now. Good chance he'll win another one of these this year. Course win at 7f; rested on his laurels since Ayr Silver Cup win but just 2lb higher now.
15th 15th (3) (12/1 +40%) Great Ambassador	12/1(+40%)	(3) Great Ambassador 12/1, One of the most progressive sprinters in 2021 and in good heart when last seen in summer 2022. Drawn high on first run for 19 months and watching brief has to be the call. Placed in two top 6f handicaps in 2021; unknown quantity after 20 months on the bench.
16th 16th (18) (11/1 +8%) Al Farabi	11/1(+8%)	(18) Al Farabi 11/1, Winner at Kempton (7f) in October and has continued in form on AW (chinned on the post by Just A Spark penultimate start). Raced just once on turf (on debut in France, not beaten far) but his Group-class dam for connections had a good record at Newmarket. Unexposed and interesting from stall 3. Weights chance with Just A Spark on AW form at 6f; this is a tough return to turf.
17th 17th (2) (11/4 +31%) Orazio	11/4(+31%)	(2) Orazio 11/4, Very encouraging return in listed event at Doncaster having been gelded and no surprise to see him resume his progress in these valuable sprint handicaps having won this race and one at Ascot under Buick last spring. Key player. Two smart wins last spring, including this race; expensive to follow after; this is easier.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (28/1 +15%) Barefoot Angel	28/1(+15%)	(6) Barefoot Angel 28/1, Dual winner as juvenile, including listed race over this trip at Ayr. Better effort last season when beaten 4 lengths behind Aberama Gold at York when last seen but still looks on a stiff-enough mark for return. Won Group 3 as 2yo; just two runs in 2023 and well held on handicap debut over 6f.

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13:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A comfortable winner of this contest last year off 11lb lower, ORAZIO could not have asked for a better prep towards his defence than running a highly creditable third in the Listed Cammidge Trophy last month. William Buick renews the partnership and they could have too much for Ayr Gold Cup winner Significantly and handicap debutant Wallop, who is very interesting pitched in here on just his fifth career outing. Unlucky on a couple of occasions last season, Katey Kontent is another to note, along with Chipstead and Great Ambassador.

An ultra-competitive early-season sprint handicap with AL FARABI an interesting contender for Roger Varian. He remains unexposed over 6f and on turf, his classy dam boasting a good record here, and could be the way to go from a potentially favourable draw in stall 3. Last year's winner Orazio is an obvious player after a good comeback at Doncaster. Wobwobwob and Dark Thirty are also high on the shortlist.

Last year's winner ORAZIO had a slightly frustrating season overall but he returned with a good Listed run and has good claims back here

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (16) (4/1 +56%) Doyen Quest	4/1(+56%)	(16) Doyen Quest 4/1, Made a successful bumper debut at Ffos Las in October and got it right at third time of asking over hurdles in Taunton maiden in February. Good first attempt in handicaps when second back there last month and showed a good attitude to go one better 11 days later at Newbury. Now upped in trip. Pulled clear with runner-up when scoring at Newbury last month and still has low mileage.
2 2nd (11) (16/1 +11%) Whatsupwithyou	16/1(+11%)	(11) Whatsupwithyou 16/1, Back to best when winning at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) in December and offered the main opposition to the favourite 3 months later when runner-up at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Could well hit the frame for his in-form yard. Ran well in defeat at Plumpton last month but is not the force of old; others preferred.
3 3rd (15) (9/2 +25%) Sea Invasion	9/2(+25%)	(15) Sea Invasion 9/2, Bought for £110,000 after a promising effort between the flags in 2022 and has made steady progress under Rules, getting off the mark on handicap debut at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 17 days ago, seeming to relish the step up in trip. Capable of better again. Kept on strongly for very comfortable win on recent handicap debut at Plumpton.
4 4th (8) (25/1 -14%) Zestful	25/1(-14%)	(8) Zestful 25/1, Won first 2 starts over hurdles and even better form when second in a listed contest over C&D and a Market Rasen handicap last spring. Satisfactory return at Chepstow in October but looked to lose interest after a jumping error over C&D 4 months ago. Hood reapplied but others look stronger. In very good form at this time last year but absent since lacklustre run here in December.
5th 5th (17) (28/1 -27%) Uggy Uggy Uggy	28/1(-27%)	(17) Uggy Uggy Uggy 28/1, Is going the right way and resumed winning ways in good style at Warwick (2m) back in September, travelling powerfully. Shaped well enough to think he can resume winning ways another day after a 10 lb rise when fourth at Plumpton a month later and not seen since (has left Milton Harris). In good form last summer/autumn but makes stable debut after six-month break.
6th 6th (12) (11/2 +31%) Titan Discovery	11/2(+31%)	(12) Titan Discovery 11/2, Runner-up in 2 bumpers last spring and going the right way over hurdles, making it 2-3 in handicaps at Sandown (2½m, soft) in February. Again progressed and ran a fine race behind a winner that got the jump on him at Kempton (21f, good to soft) last month and he remains unexposed. 2-4 since switched to handicaps; good second at Kempton last month; may still be improving.
7th 7th (4) (16/1 +0%) Windtothelightning	16/1(+0%)	(4) Windtothelightning 16/1, Picked up the progressive thread straight away when bagging Wetherby handicap on her return. Very good fourth off a 12 lb higher mark over C&D next time and proved her well-being less than a fortnight on from a heavy fall at Haydock when fifth back at Wetherby just under 7 weeks ago. Not at best on latest outing but made very good progress last year and enters calculations.
8th 8th (14) (16/1 -14%) Arqoob	16/1(-14%)	(14) Arqoob 16/1, Second win over hurdles for his current yard at Sandown in November. Wasted no time getting back to form faced with a far more suitable test than at Doncaster when runner-up at Ascot (21.6f, good) last month and could have a say from the same mark. Gave good account when second at Ascot last month but needs to find something extra here.
9th 9th (10) (40/1 -100%) Bashers Reflection	40/1(-100%)	(10) Bashers Reflection 40/1, Improved performer this season, building on his reappearance to score over at Wetherby in November. Took another step forward when runner-up there (19.7f, heavy) in February but was below form at Sandown subsequently. First-time cheekpieces applied and heads back up in trip. Safely held on latest outing and tendency to idle in front makes him a risky option.
10th 10th (3) (80/1 -264%) Peking Rose	80/1(-264%)	(3) Peking Rose 80/1, Posted a career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good) in December (albeit helped by the omission of so many hurdles) but not in the same form 10 weeks on at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) last time, considerately handled once held. Back down in trip. Narrow winner on seasonal debut but others look better handicapped.
11th 11th (9) (25/1 -79%) Samuel Spade	25/1(-79%)	(9) Samuel Spade 25/1, Two wins in his juvenile season and got his head back in front when stepped up to 19f at Taunton in December. Struggled at Kempton on his next 2 starts but capitalised on a drop in grade at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Not the most fluent but can feature. 4-11 over hurdles after last month's Huntingdon win; this race is much stronger.
12th 12th (7) (11/1 +8%) Lallygag	11/1(+8%)	(7) Lallygag 11/1, Proved a useful novice hurdler last season, winning on 3 occasions. Yet to fire this term (including a couple of low-key displays over fences) but the handicapper has cut him some slack as a result. Worth a second look back up in distance. Yet to strike form this season but was placed off 4lb higher in this race a year ago.
13th 13th (5) (14/1 -155%) Spring Note	14/1(-155%)	(5) Spring Note 14/1, Bumper winner who doubled her hurdles tally at Newbury just after Christmas, proving well suited by the drop back in trip and clear before 2 out. Improved further to defy a 13 lb higher mark back there last month and she's one to remain interested in, especially if getting her own way in front. Took form to whole new level on last two starts, making all over 2m at Newbury both times.
14th 14th (2) (5/1 +55%) Kamsinas	5/1(+55%)	(2) Kamsinas 5/1, Landed Haydock Grade 2 in November. Shaped as if he'd be suited by longer trip when mid-field in Betfair at Newbury and he duly got back to winning ways when stepped up to 21f at Kempton (novice) last month. Unexposed now tackling only his second handicap. 3-6 over hurdles; not obviously well treated but still unexposed over this sort of trip.
15th 15th (1) (33/1 -175%) Pentland Hills	33/1(-175%)	(1) Pentland Hills 33/1, Very smart in his pomp (won 2019 Triumph Hurdle) and produced easily his best effort for some time when a smooth-travelling second at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) in December. However, jumped none too fluently at Kelso (20.9f, soft) last month so must bounce back. Good second in December, after layoff, but needs to bounce back from last month's poor run.

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14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Spring Note has thrived for making the running since being dropped back to 2m, as she's recorded a brace of victories at Newbury. That said, a 7lb rise for the latest success, combined with stepping back up in trip, may well be enough to stop her from getting the hat-trick. Doyen Quest remains open to further improvement in his bid for a third victory over timber, but the vote goes to TITAN DISCOVERY. Robbie Llewellyn's gelding continues to progress nicely and recorded a career best when runner-up at Kempton last time despite not getting the clearest of passages.

An ultra-competitive handicap with the vote going to SEA INVASION, who was much improved when making a winning handicap debut at Plumpton recently and Chris Gordon's 6-y-o should have more to offer on just his sixth career start. Kamsinas took full advantage of a drop in class to gain a third win of the campaign at Kempton last month, so he heads up the dangers, while Spring Note, Lallygag and Titan Discovery all having plenty going for them, too.

This is a significant rise in grade for SEA INVASION but he sauntered clear on the run-in at Plumpton and can handle a 7lb hike.

14:25 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (11/1 +21%) Jayarebe	11/1(+21%)	(6) Jayarebe 11/1, Made a winning debut in 6-runner novice here last August, then shaped encouragingly in Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp next time. Type to make a better 3-y-o up in trip, so definite player on return. Won on the July course here then ran respectably in Longchamp Group 1.
2 2nd (10) (10/1 +50%) Whip Cracker	10/1(+50%)	(10) Whip Cracker 10/1, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably off the mark in novice at Chelmsford 6 months ago. Longer trip should suit and returns with stable going well, so not ruled out for all that he has something to find. Showed strong promise last autumn; good prospect for in-form stable; very interesting.
3 3rd (2) (50/1 -178%) Caviar Heights	50/1(-178%)	(2) Caviar Heights 50/1, Put experience to good use to get off the mark in 9-runner maiden at Goodwood (1m) in September then struggled in Royal Lodge here next time. This is a bit easier but still has something to find on first outing since leaving Andrew Balding. Last of nine in Group 2 here on final 2yo run; needs improvement.
4 4th (1) (13/2 +19%) Ambiente Friendly	13/2(+19%)	(1) Ambiente Friendly 13/2, Gleneagles colt who made a successful debut (hooded) in 8-runner maiden at Leicester in September, then improved when third to Ancient Wisdom in Autumn Stakes at this course 6 months ago. Could do better still this year, so makes plenty of appeal. Made all at Leicester then ran well in Group 3 here; should improve further.
5th 5th (7) (2/1 +0%) Narkez	2/1(+0%)	(7) Narkez 2/1, Useful colt. 31/10, won 6-runner minor event at Saint-Cloud (8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Boasts a progressive profile and has a fitness edge over most of his rivals. One to consider. Improving French colt who has won his last two races in emphatic style; respected.
6th 6th (4) (4/1 -14%) Gasper De Lemos	4/1(-14%)	(4) Gasper De Lemos 4/1, Justify colt who had clearly derived plenty from his debut experience when running out an authoritative winner of a Curragh maiden last September, then acquitted himself with credit when second in Zetland Stakes here 6 months ago. Type to make a better 3-y-o. Justify colt; second in Group 3 here on last appearance; remains of interest.
7th 7th (3) (7/1 -75%) El Cordobes	7/1(-75%)	(3) El Cordobes 7/1, 2,000,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Left debut form well behind when readily landing a Kempton novice 3 months ago and stable has an excellent record at this meeting, so he should be ready to improve further. 2,000,000gns yearling; hit the line strongly on latest Kempton start; interesting.
8th 8th (8) (12/1 +0%) Native American	12/1(+0%)	(8) Native American 12/1, Impressive wide-margin winner of a York novice on debut in May and followed up in valuable sales race at the Curragh in clear-cut fashion 4 months on. Not disgraced in Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp final start and drops in grade for this return. Still unexposed but looks an unlikely stayer upped further in distance.
9th 9th (9) (100/1 -203%) Quatre Bras	100/1(-203%)	(9) Quatre Bras 100/1, Opened his account at Kempton last August but was found out in listed company next time and looks set for another struggle on return from 8 months off. Well down this pack on form and needs to have improved over the winter.
10th 10th (5) (11/1 -10%) Immortal Knight	11/1(-10%)	(5) Immortal Knight 11/1, Saxon Warrior colt. €60,000Y, resold 300,000Y. Created a good impression when landing 10-runner novice at Kempton 4 months ago and, while inexperience may be an issue upped in grade, he could be talented. Scored at Kempton on sole 2yo start and fits into the could-be-anything category.

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14:25 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Following a similar path to Highland Avenue, who won this race for Charlie Appleby in 2021, EL CORDOBES can go some way to repaying his monumental price tag by following up a comfortable success at Kempton. The extra furlong should suit, and it may be French raider Narkez who gives him most to think about following a taking performance on heavy ground at Saint Cloud on his return. Ambiente Friendly and Gasper De Lemos arrive on the back of creditable efforts in Group races here at the back end of last season and are likely to be thereabouts too.

EL CORDOBES has a bit to find on form but he cost a fortune and was pretty impressive at Kempton, so he's worth taking a chance on with the assurance that his yard will have him well prepared for this. Progressive French colt Narkez is an obvious danger and Gasper de Lemos should make a better 3-y-o, so he's worthy of consideration.

This looks the right time to catch WHIP CRACKER (nap), who represents a stable in great form. Narkez is second choice.

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (3/1 +0%) In Excelsis Deo	3/1(+0%)	(5) In Excelsis Deo 3/1, Lost his way a little last season but returned in good order, runner-up over 2m here in December. Looked likely winner when unseating last at Sandown (15.5f) before eye-catching fifth in the Plate over C&D at the Festival, too much to do. This less competitive and big shout off same mark. Unexposed at this trip and it was an eyecatching run here at the Festival (closing 5th).
2 2nd (1) (33/1 -83%) Hang In There	33/1(-83%)	(1) Hang In There 33/1, Scored 5 times (at up to 21.4f) last season and better than ever when returning to winning ways at Stratford and Worcester early this season. Respectable fifth in Old Roan at Aintree when last seen in October. Others look better treated. Probably needs the ground to be good or quicker for him to defy this high a mark.
3 3rd (7) (8/1 -23%) Scarface	8/1(-23%)	(7) Scarface 8/1, Thriving over fences now, winning 3 of his last 4 starts, well on top stepping out of novice company at Plumpton latest. This harder but must be respected. Has won three of last four but this represents his stiffest test to date over fences.
4 4th (12) (12/1 +14%) Torn And Frayed	12/1(+14%)	(12) Torn And Frayed 12/1, Opened chase account over C&D on final outing of 2021/22 season. Has shaped as if retaining ability following lengthy absence in recent months though was typically let down by jumping in the Plate at the Festival here latest. 5 lb out of the handicap. Below best so far this season and behind two of today's rivals at the Festival here.
5th 5th (8) (6/1 +29%) Idalko Bihoue	6/1(+29%)	(8) Idalko Bihoue 6/1, Lost his way a little over hurdles but confirmed himself still a useful prospect over fences when winning in novices' handicap here (19.75f) in October. Shaped as if amiss at Kempton (20.5f) when last seen on Boxing Day and worth another chance. Latest run was well below what he's capable of; had impressed here the time before.
6th 6th (2) (25/1 -178%) Final Orders	25/1(-178%)	(2) Final Orders 25/1, Won 5 on the spin last season before respectable fifth in the Grand Annual. Won on the Flat and over hurdles in the summer but struggled over fences this term. Cheekpieces re-fitted (won last 2 starts in this headgear) back from a break. Fine dual-purpose Irish-trained challenger; dangerous off his current mark.
7th 7th (10) (25/1 -56%) Our Jet	25/1(-56%)	(10) Our Jet 25/1, All the better for return when doubling his tally over fences at Kempton in November. Decent placed efforts next 2 starts but more needed at this level. Come up short in weaker races the last twice and Harry Skelton could have ridden him.
8th 8th (6) (80/1 -100%) Presentandcounting	80/1(-100%)	(6) Presentandcounting 80/1, Dual chase winner at Ffos Las and Perth in the summer but went off the boil after. Shaped as if needing the run when sixth in this last year and returning from 6 months off here. Knows how to win but struggled in this last year on the back of a similar break.
9th 9th (4) (4/1 +27%) Sail Away	4/1(+27%)	(4) Sail Away 4/1, Made all in 8-runner Ayr novice handicap (3m, good) around this time last year. Best effort in handicaps this season when fourth of 18 in premier event at Doncaster and ran as well as could have been expected in Grade 1 Ascot Chase. Not taken lightly. Ran well in a Grade 1 last time, albeit flattered; interesting as this is his time of year.
10th 10th (11) (17/2 +23%) Gemirande	17/2(+23%)	(11) Gemirande 17/2, Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Better for return when fifth of 16 in Grand Annual at the Festival here 5 weeks ago and entitled to come on again. Ran well in this last year off 4 lb higher and shortlisted. Last year's third; bit to prove currently and his stable is enduring a rocky period.
11th 11th (9) (40/1 -82%) Do Your Job	40/1(-82%)	(9) Do Your Job 40/1, Grade 2 winner as a novice. Low-key start to this season (well held both starts here) but back on scoresheet at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) on Boxing Day. Failed to stay on debut for this yard (left Lucinda Russell) at Ascot but much better back down in trip when third at Kempton. Opposable on balance. Ran okay to be beaten about 10l at Kempton last time but this is stronger again.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (11/2 +15%) Il Ridoto	11/2(+15%)	(3) Il Ridoto 11/2, Likeable C&D winner who ran another fine race around here when third behind over C&D in January. Respectable eighth of 21 in Plate back here off 3 lb higher 5 weeks ago and will find this less demanding. Bit below his best the last twice but could never put a line through him around here.

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14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

In Excelsis Deo ran with plenty of credit when beaten just over four lengths into fifth in the Plate here last month and boasts an obvious chance running off the same mark. However, his jumping was far from fluent on that occasion and it wouldn't be a surprise if Il Ridoto, who finished eighth in the aforementioned contest, reversed the form, especially if given a more positive ride. A chance, though, is taken on SAIL AWAY, whose efforts this season have suggested he is capable of landing a prize of this nature. Others for the shortlist include Scarface, Final Orders and Idalko Bihoue.

IN EXCELSIS DEO did very well to get as close as he did when fifth in the Plate at the Festival here 5 weeks ago having found trouble and left with plenty to do, so gets the vote off the same mark. The 2 novices in the field, Idalko Bihoue and Scarface are feared most.

A good, deep renewal. In Excelsis Deo is hard to knock on his Festival form but IDALKO BIHOUE surely has more to offer as a chaser.

15:00 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/4 +61%) Ottoman Fleet	7/4(+61%)	(7) Ottoman Fleet 7/4, Fit from Dubai when winning this 12 months ago and arrives on the back of a couple of runs there this year. His latest was a little disappointing but no surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang for a yard with a good record in this. 6-4 favourite when winning this race last year; not quite so persuasive in 2024 build-up.
2 2nd (1) (15/2 +17%) Astro King	15/2(+17%)	(1) Astro King 15/2, Inspired buy by connections, winning a nice prize at the York Ebor meeting last summer before following up in the Cambridgeshire over C&D. Respectable 4½ lengths eighth of 13 to Spirit Dancer in Saudi Group 2 on reappearance in February. Won the Cambridgeshire over C&D (good to firm) in September; worth his place at this level.
3 3rd (5) (14/1 -56%) Hi Royal	14/1(-56%)	(5) Hi Royal 14/1, Huge improvement when 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas here (1m, heavy) last May. Also placed in the Irish 2000 Guineas 3 weeks later but lost his way badly in the second half of the season. A subsequent wind operation needs to help spark a revival. Had wind surgery in January; major player if he can recover his Guineas-placed form.
4 4th (8) (16/1 -113%) Regal Reality	16/1(-113%)	(8) Regal Reality 16/1, Has won a Group 3 every year bar one since 2018, including 6-runner Diomed Stakes at Epsom last June. Some good efforts in defeat later in the season and each-way claims if fully primed after 5 months off. Big shout if returning on song but previous campaigns suggest he will be better for race.
5th 5th (4) (2/1 +60%) Embesto	2/1(+60%)	(4) Embesto 2/1, Made it 3 wins from his first 4 starts when dead-heating in 1m Salisbury Group 3 last August. Creditable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Poker Face in 1m Longchamp Group 2 (1m, good to firm) on final 3-y-o outing. This lightly-raced son of Roaring Lion should have more to offer in 2024. Quickly reached a smart level in 2023 and he's clearly a candidate for improvement as 4yo.
6th 6th (3) (33/1 -32%) Claymore	33/1(-32%)	(3) Claymore 33/1, Useful horse but there's little in his recent record to think he can get heavily involved in such a competitive Group 3. Mixed record since the career highlight of a win at Royal Ascot in 2022.
7th 7th (6) (22/1 -38%) Novus	22/1(-38%)	(6) Novus 22/1, Progressive filly who showed smart form when ending her 3-y-o campaign with a 1¼m course Group 3 success (soft) in October. Shoulders a penalty for that so will need to raise her game again to make a winning reappearance. Needs to improve again and has much more to prove away from ground softer than good.
8th 8th (2) (80/1 -220%) Blanchland	80/1(-220%)	(2) Blanchland 80/1, Smart at his best but ran below par when down the field in a 1¼m Newcastle handicap on his recent reappearance. First-time blinkers need to have a very positive effect if he's to play a leading role here. Back to form on AW last October-December; last month's run was not so good; blinkers now.
9th 9th (10) (17/2 +39%) The Foxes	17/2(+39%)	(10) The Foxes 17/2, Won the Royal Lodge here as a juvenile and added another Group 2 success in the Dante at York last May. Fair third on Southwell return in January but not in the same form in Saudi since. Didn't improve after Dante win but Saudi Arabia in February saw his only major negative.

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15:00 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

A winner of three of his five starts last season, including when sharing the spoils at this level in the Sovereign Stakes, EMBESTO looks an exciting proposition for the Roger Varian stable this year. Stepping up in trip should hold no fears for a son of Roaring Lion and he is narrowly preferred to Royal Rhyme, who takes a significant drop in grade having finished a respectable fifth in Champion Stakes. Ottoman Fleet won a weaker-looking renewal of this contest last year, but should be fit after some recent spins in Meydan. Last year's 2000 Guineas runner-up Hi Royal could be rejuvenated by a return to the Rowley Mile.

A good renewal of this Group 3. ROYAL RHYME appeals as one who can kick on again at 4 and is narrowly preferred to last year's winner Ottoman Fleet. Like the selection, Embesto could step up again as a 4-y-o and also makes the shortlist.

A chance is taken on the stamina of EMBESTO who should be open to improvement in this second campaign.

15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/2 +21%) Hymac	11/2(+21%)	(3) Hymac 11/2, Still low mileage for his age and placed in handicaps at Taunton (23f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) on his last 2 starts. Very much unexposed granted this sort of stamina test. Placed in the last two of his three chases and is open to improvement over this new trip.
2 2nd (5) (11/2 -10%) Midnight Our Fred	11/2(-10%)	(5) Midnight Our Fred 11/2, Irish raider who was runner-up twice in course handicap chases towards the end of 2023. Claims if returning from a short break in similar form. Second in two 3m1f chases here this season and can make his presence felt again; new trip.
3 3rd (18) (9/1 +36%) Gingerbred	9/1(+36%)	(18) Gingerbred 9/1, Off the mark over fences in handicap at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February, form which is proving strong. Good runner-up efforts at Wincanton and Exeter since. No reason why he won't give his running again. In good form at around 3m on heavy ground lately; well worth a crack at this trip.
4 4th (2) (66/1 -32%) Organdi	66/1(-32%)	(2) Organdi 66/1, Veteran mare who took advantage of a good opportunity at Fontwell in September. Respectable seventh in Lincolnshire National at market Rasen when last seen on Boxing Day. Won a small-field chase in September but her record in recent years is very mixed.
5th 5th (6) (28/1 -40%) Northern Poet	28/1(-40%)	(6) Northern Poet 28/1, Recorded a hat-trick switched to fences in the second half of last season. The current campaign has yet to get going but he did perform better than on reappearance when fifth of 8 over 3m at Kempton last month. Needs to build on that now. Rather laboured when never-dangerous fifth at Kempton last month; needs to up his game.
6th 6th (9) (15/2 +53%) Peejaybee	15/2(+53%)	(9) Peejaybee 15/2, Successful 3 times over hurdles and opened his account in this sphere on just his second run for current yard in 5-runner handicap at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March. Creditable third of 8 at Newbury (22.5f) since. Up in trip. Won last month at Doncaster but raced lazily when third at Newbury on latest outing.
7th 7th (16) (7/2 +22%) Haston Clermont	7/2(+22%)	(16) Haston Clermont 7/2, Progressive over fences, making it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off 5 rivals at Catterick (25f, soft) 6 weeks ago. Idled in front on that occasion and leaves the impression there's more in the locker, particularly now stepping up in trip. Improving 7yo who is 3-5 over fences; up in trip/grade today but must be considered.
8th 8th (12) (28/1 -100%) Whydah Gally	28/1(-100%)	(12) Whydah Gally 28/1, Unreliable type who doubled his tally for the season when grinding it out from the front at Lingfield (29f, soft) in February. Not in the same form when remote fourth of 6 to reopposing Stellar Season at Bangor since. 3m5f winner in February; finished tired on heavy ground last time but didn't run badly.
9th 9th (14) (9/1 -80%) Betterforeveryone	9/1(-80%)	(14) Betterforeveryone 9/1, Fair hurdler who has some found over fences since fitted with a visor, finishing second then first at Doncaster in January/February. Claims if the headgear continues to work. Really got his act together over fences with good staying performance at Doncaster.
\|U\| \|U\| (11) (100/1 -100%) Dee Star	100/1(-100%)	(11) Dee Star 100/1, Won veterans' chase at Cartmel last May and another good effort there when runner-up in August. Disappointed over hurdles at Bangor and fences at Sedgefield in October and freshened up since. Might find this a bit too competitive for his liking. Cartmel specialist; off since two heavy defeats in the autumn; still on fairly tough mark.
10th 10th (1) (22/1 +33%) Coeur Serein	22/1(+33%)	(1) Coeur Serein 22/1, Now 18 lb below the mark off which he landed a 3-runner Newbury handicap chase in February 2023, but largely struggled since and he needs to bounce back in a major way on his return from 4 months off. Ended last year in poor form but resumes on a very dangerous mark.
11th 11th (4) (40/1 -21%) Enqarde	40/1(-21%)	(4) Enqarde 40/1, Back to form after another wind operation when making a successful reappearance at Warwick (25.5f, heavy) in November but has operated below that level on his 3 runs since. Only a return to his best will suffice. Won off reduced mark on seasonal debut but not in the same form again since.
12th 12th (13) (80/1 -142%) Didero Vallis	80/1(-142%)	(13) Didero Vallis 80/1, Unreliable type who's on a long losing run. Pulled up on his last 2 starts and can only be watched. Will be suited by today's test but has regressed and become very unreliable.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (15) (13/2 +7%) Stellar Stream	13/2(+7%)	(15) Stellar Stream 13/2, Point/hurdles winner who gained a deserved breakthrough success over fences (in first-time cheekpieces) in the North Wales National at Bangor (29.5f, heavy) last month. In front when unseating 2 out over at Ffos Las (3½m) 17 days ago and only 1 lb higher here. Thorough stayer who has been in very good form in cheekpieces in recent weeks.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (16/1 -14%) Bretney	16/1(-14%)	(10) Bretney 16/1, A dual scorer last term who arrives in decent nick, resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Sandown (3m, good to soft) in February and even better form when narrowly denied at Warwick (29f, heavy) in March. Respected. Has gone very close over 3m5f since dominating over 3m at Sandown in February.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (20/1 -25%) Blade Runner	20/1(-25%)	(7) Blade Runner 20/1, Made it 5 wins from his first 6 starts over fences when taking staying handicaps at Chepstow and Plumpton in the autumn. Never going in the Welsh National back at Chepstow just after Christmas and freshened up since. Latest run was a step back in the right direction but he needs to do better again here.

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15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Betterforeveryone bolted up by 14 lengths in a class 4 event at Doncaster in February and, despite this requiring a lot more, he could get into contention on only his fifth chase start off 7lb higher. However, preference is for MIDNIGHT OUR FRED, who finished just over four lengths clear of the third when second in this grade here over an extended 3m1f in December. The seven-year-old has shown a clear liking for the track this season and just shades the vote. Enqarde and Peejaybee are others to consider.

HASTON CLERMONT has a progressive profile over fences and is taken to defy the handicapper again with this increased stamina test likely to see him in an even better light. Stellar Stream is another who arrives at the top of his game and heads the dangers along with Bretney and Midnight Our Fred, who was placed twice in course handicaps towards the end of last year.

Top of the list is STELLAR STREAM, who has thrived since upped to marathon trips and fitted with cheekpieces in February.

15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (18/1 +0%) Pretty Crystal	18/1(+0%)	(8) Pretty Crystal 18/1, Highly tried after making a winning debut but acquitted herself well without winning. Others have more potential, though. Consistent in Group 3 races and again looks likely to give her running.
2 2nd (2) (10/11 -25%) Dance Sequence	10/11(-25%)	(2) Dance Sequence 10/11, Bred to be smart and overcame both inexperience and a pace bias when landing 6-runner maiden on the July Course (7f). Had no trouble with the big rise in class when making it 2 from 2 in the Oh So Sharp Stakes over C&D in October and the one to beat. Won similar event over C&D six months ago; among the market leaders for the 1,000 Guineas.
3 3rd (5) (40/1 -60%) Kathmandu	40/1(-60%)	(5) Kathmandu 40/1, Confirmed debut promise to win Southwell maiden in November. However, that form looks ordinary so faces an uphill task at this level. AW winner who faces a tough task on bare figures in this hotter company.
4 4th (11) (13/2 +41%) True Cyan	13/2(+41%)	(11) True Cyan 13/2, £150,000 2-y-o, No Nay Never filly. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), multiple Group 3 winner in Britain/Ireland. Beat a pair of subsequent winners when making a winning debut in 17-runner maiden over C&D in September. Up in class but sure to improve. Showed a nice turn of foot to win C&D maiden on sole 2yo start; useful prospect.
5th 5th (4) (150/1 -127%) Heritage House	150/1(-127%)	(4) Heritage House 150/1, Nursery winner who did well to hit the frame at huge odds in listed race here (6f) final start but firmly up against it on return. Fairly useful at up to 6.5f; not crying out for this extra yardage.
6th 6th (1) (66/1 -100%) Born To Rock	66/1(-100%)	(1) Born To Rock 66/1, Soldier's Call filly who made a winning start in 12-runner maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f) in May. That form is ordinary, however, and she struggled in a listed race at Sandown on her only other start in July. Both starts over 5f, disappointing the last time; enough to prove upped 2f in trip.
7th 7th (7) (9/4 +50%) Matrika	9/4(+50%)	(7) Matrika 9/4, Curragh debut winner before excellent length second of 17 to Porta Fortuna in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm). Landed the odds in Group 2 at the Curragh following week. Off since but open to further improvement and extra 1f shouldn't be a problem. Ballydoyle filly whose useful 2yo form culminated in Group 2 success; big player.
8th 8th (10) (18/1 +0%) Spiritual	18/1(+0%)	(10) Spiritual 18/1, €280,000 Invincible Spirit filly who made an ideal start when scoring at Leicester in September, well on top at finish. Given a surprisingly attacking ride on just her second start when fourth in the Rockfel over C&D later that month, greenness still very much in evidence. Remains with potential. Unexposed but seems headstrong and ideally needs to learn to settle better.
9th 9th (3) (33/1 +0%) Gushing Gold	33/1(+0%)	(3) Gushing Gold 33/1, Marked step forward when winning 20-runner York nursery (7f) in August. Backed that up when second in listed Flying Scotsman at Doncaster (7f) but finished 9¾ lengths last of 7 to Dance Sequence in Oh So Sharp Stakes at this C&D final start. Best to forgive C&D defeat last time out but others have bigger potential.
10th 10th (6) (50/1 -52%) Lexington Belle	50/1(-52%)	(6) Lexington Belle 50/1, Won 3 nurseries last season but limitations exposed in listed events last 2 starts. Regressed the last twice; stiff assignment in this first Group attempt.

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15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The last four winners of this race had previously tasted Newmarket success, which bodes well for supporters of DANCE SEQUENCE. Charlie Appleby's filly is unbeaten in two starts to date and on the back of game C&D triumph in the Oh So Sharp, with the promise of more improvement to come, she edges preference. Matrika's two-year-old season culminated in an impressive victory over 6f at the Curragh and she commands respect for the in-form Aidan O'Brien team. True Cyan made a pleasing start when running out a cosy winner of the same C&D maiden the stable's 2019 Nell Gwyn heroine Qabala took, and she completes the shortlist.

DANCE SEQUENCE has the scope to make a smart 3-y-o and is already proven at this level/track having won the Oh So Sharp Stakes over C&D in the autumn, so she can cement her placing as one of the favourites for the 1000 Guineas. Matrika picked up a weak Group 2 at the Curragh when last seen but she escapes a penalty and the form of her second in the Albany the previous week makes her a clear next best. True Cyan has plenty of improvement to find but did the job nicely on debut here in September.

Dance Sequence and Matrika are the big players on ratings, but preference is for TRUE CYAN who has major potential.

15:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (15) (9/2 +63%) Zain Nights	9/2(+63%)	(15) Zain Nights 9/2, Useful stayer on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and, making only his second handicap start in this sphere, got back on the up when doubling his hurdles tally at Newbury (24.2f) last time. Could still have more to offer given the ability he showed on the level. Edged home in a tight finish when trying 3m for the first time at Newbury; 4lb higher.
2 2nd (11) (9/2 +10%) Harbour Lake	9/2(+10%)	(11) Harbour Lake 9/2, Won his first 4 completed starts over hurdles and held his own in top-end handicaps last season. Didn't take to chasing to begin the current campaign, but back over hurdles he returned to form when rallying for fifth at Kempton (21f) last month. Interesting upped in trip. Back hurdling with a fifth at Kempton and that form was well advertised at Aintree.
3 3rd (4) (13/2 +7%) Supreme Gift	13/2(+7%)	(4) Supreme Gift 13/2, Triple winner in novice hurdles last season and made his second chase start a winning one at Ascot in November. Failed to repeat that effort next 2 starts but he's fared better back hurdling, producing his best effort when winning at Ascot (21.6f) last time. Major player. Won well enough at Ascot latest to earn this 6lb rise; ran well at this meeting last year.
4 4th (5) (22/1 -120%) Pull Again Green	22/1(-120%)	(5) Pull Again Green 22/1, Made a bright start to his career, winning novice hurdle at this course on final start in 2021/22, and got back on track when opening his chase account at Bangor (24f) in August. Ran well next time, but reportedly bled when pulled up at Newbury in November. Switches back to hurdles. Dangerous off this mark back over hurdles and with drying ground in his favour.
5th 5th (6) (25/1 -56%) Party Business	25/1(-56%)	(6) Party Business 25/1, Landed a major handicap at Aintree (24.7f) in spring 2022 but has drawn a blank since. Better signs when making the frame at Haydock early this season, but after 6 months off (had a wind op) he ran poorly at this course in October. Others preferred after a further absence. Well handicapped; wellbeing an issue as he was tailed off when unseating here in October.
6th 6th (7) (14/1 +30%) Hector Javilex	14/1(+30%)	(7) Hector Javilex 14/1, C&D winner who left behind his seasonal/chase debut effort when third in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) in February. Shaped better than the result when mid-field in the Pertemps Final here on his latest outing, upsides 2 out before weakening, so he's not discounted. C&D winner but failed to fire in the Pertemps Final when he weakened quickly.
7th 7th (10) (22/1 -144%) Shallow River	22/1(-144%)	(10) Shallow River 22/1, Hadn't won since his hurdling debut, but he gained reward for a string of good efforts in handicaps when staying on to lead close home at Exeter (23.1f) in February. Could be thereabouts once more as he makes first run for yard after leaving Anthony Charlton. Consistent stayer who deserved his Exeter success; brings each-way claims.
8th 8th (1) (20/1 -208%) Proschema	20/1(-208%)	(1) Proschema 20/1, Produced a smart effort when landing the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f) last season but not in the same form in his 3 subsequent outings, pulled up in the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree a year ago. Needs to get back on track returned to handicap company. Long-time absent but Grade 2 winner in the past with the class to go well under top weight.
9th 9th (9) (28/1 -12%) Copper Coin	28/1(-12%)	(9) Copper Coin 28/1, Best effort last season when going close in a 21f Kempton handicap in April and again found just one too good over the same C&D in November. Lesser performance next time, but he bounced back when third at Doncaster (24.4f) 46 days ago. Can give his running again. Ran perfectly well to be third on ground too soft for him at Doncaster last month.
10th 10th (16) (80/1 -142%) Ted's Friend	80/1(-142%)	(16) Ted's Friend 80/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best, getting back to winning ways in a 23f Worcester handicap in September 2022. After 18 months off, better than the result when fifth of 10 at Newbury (24.2f) in March, in contention home turn before weakening. Out of the weights here, though. Really needed to run better than he did on his return from a break at Newbury.
11th 11th (14) (8/1 +43%) Gyenyame	8/1(+43%)	(14) Gyenyame 8/1, Fairly useful 2m Flat winner and struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Wincanton maiden (19.8f) last March. Has largely been in good heart in handicaps this season, suited by the step back up in trip when never-nearer fifth at Newbury (24.2f) last time. Cheekpieces back on. Has been holding his own in handicaps (2m-3m) without looking ahead of his mark.
12th 12th (2) (40/1 -150%) Call Me Lord	40/1(-150%)	(2) Call Me Lord 40/1, Made a winning return last term and repeated the feat this time around, though suited by way the race developed when beating 4 rivals at Hereford (19.7f) in December. However, finished well held upped in trip at Plumpton (25f) when last seen 3 months ago. Still a useful horse at the age of 11 but he does look vulnerable to up-and-comers.
13th 13th (8) (4/1 +33%) Moon D'orange	4/1(+33%)	(8) Moon D'orange 4/1, Had been going the right way for John McConnell this season, third in a Grade 2 novice at this C&D in December. Picked up where he left off making his stable debut when doubling his tally in a Market Rasen novice (20.6f) in February, so he's one to consider on his handicap bow. Looks well handicapped on his novice defeat of a subsequent improver.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (12/1 +0%) Wiseguy	12/1(+0%)	(12) Wiseguy 12/1, Lightly-raced winning 3m hurdler who made a successful start over fences in handicap at Exeter (24.2f) in November. Didn't go on from that effort next 2 outings, but step back in the right direction returned to hurdling when sixth of 10 at Newbury last time. More needed. Winning chaser earlier this season; just an okay run back over hurdles at Newbury.

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15:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

SUPREME GIFT struck by six lengths in a class 3 event at Ascot last month and he was given a 6lb rise for that success. Henry Daly's seven-year-old will need a career best but, considering the manner of his victory that day, he could be up to the task. Call Me Lord is a dual Grade 2 winner and if he can bounce back to form, he could get involved off 1lb lower than his underwhelming sixth at Plumpton in January. Of the remainder, Gowel Road makes the most appeal.

With a visor applied, SUPREME GIFT has returned to form back over hurdles on his last 2 starts, putting up a career-best performance when winning at Ascot last month, so he is taken to enhance his excellent strike rate in this sphere. Heading the list of dangers is Zain Nights, who resumed his progress on his latest outing, with Harbour Lake and Goshhowposh also in the mix.

Now trying 3m for the first time and on the back of a good run at Kempton (form franked), HARBOUR LAKE gets the nod in an open race.

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (18/1 -29%) It Ain't Two	18/1(-29%)	(5) It Ain't Two 18/1, Foaled February 16. Calyx filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Balon d'Or. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Broken Stones. Likely type on pedigree, though yard failed to have a winning 2-y-o newcomer last season. Calyx half-sister to a 2yo debut winner for her connections; likely type.
2 2nd (1) (12/1 -100%) Amestris	12/1(-100%)	(1) Amestris 12/1, Foaled February 2. Mehmas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to 6f winner Henrik and 6f/7f winner Intense Pink (both smart) from a good family. Booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye. Mehmas filly; Ryan Moore is a positive booking; market support should be heeded.
3 3rd (9) (9/2 +25%) Magic Mild	9/2(+25%)	(9) Magic Mild 9/2, Foaled February 14. 60,000 gns foal, £100,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6.7f Laugh A Minute, second in Chipchase Stakes. One to note. £100,000 yearling; by Havana Grey; in good hands; one to consider.
4 4th (12) (20/1 +0%) Seraphim Angel	20/1(+0%)	(12) Seraphim Angel 20/1, Foaled March 8. 16,000 gns foal, 24,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner out of useful 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) Blue Echo. Trainer has won this twice so worth a look. 24,000gns yearling; sire is 3-4 with his runners thus far; good credentials.
5th 5th (2) (3/1 +0%) Bountiful	3/1(+0%)	(2) Bountiful 3/1, Foaled January 25. 60,000 gns foal, 95,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Thunder Cat. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m (May Hill Stakes) winner who stayed 12.5f. Yard can ready a newcomer and Buick a positive booking. 95,000gns yearling; by Zoustar; William Buick is a positive booking; interesting.
6th 6th (11) (9/2 +50%) Miss Rascal	9/2(+50%)	(11) Miss Rascal 9/2, Foaled April 8. Havana Gold filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9f winner Up And Under. Havana Gold filly; yard is 2-2 with 2yos this term; one to note.
7th 7th (8) (13/2 +35%) Lucid	13/2(+35%)	(8) Lucid 13/2, Foaled February 2. 35,000 gns yearling, Acclamation filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Dragon Pulse. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, closely related to smart winner up to 5.4f Que Amoro. Stable has excellent record in this so warrants respect. 35,000gns yearling; trainer won this race in 2014 and 2022; possibilities.
8th 8th (14) (15/2 -125%) Tequila	15/2(-125%)	(14) Tequila 15/2, Foaled April 26. €360,000 yearling, Siyouni filly. Half-sister to French 2-y-o 1m winner King of Records. Dam, French 2-y-o 9.2f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 11f Super Celebre. Connections won this last year so likely type. 360,000euros yearling; represents last year's winning connections; respected.
9th 9th (13) (25/1 -150%) Tearaway Two	25/1(-150%)	(13) Tearaway Two 25/1, Foaled April 19. 55,000 gns foal, Churchill filly. Sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Gentle Whinny and half-sister to 7f winner Celtic Warrior. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 9f/1¼m winner Wonderment. 55,000gns foal; out of a 5f 2yo winner; check the betting.
10th 10th (4) (22/1 +12%) Hardlass	22/1(+12%)	(4) Hardlass 22/1, Foaled April 6. £31,000 yearling, Ardad filly. Sister to minor winner abroad. Dam twice-raced sister to smart winner up to 7f Ride Like The Wind, won Prix Djebel. £31,000 yearling; connections had the third-place finisher in the Brocklesby.
11th 11th (7) (20/1 -186%) Kodi Banphrionsa	20/1(-186%)	(7) Kodi Banphrionsa 20/1, Foaled May 8. €200,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to useful winner up to 6f K Club and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Back To Brussels. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). Yard's newcomers often better for the run but did have a couple of winning 2-y-o debutants last season. 200,000euros yearling; late foal (not yet two) but is potentially above average.
12th 12th (6) (100/1 -203%) Juno Star	100/1(-203%)	(6) Juno Star 100/1, Foaled February 28. Bated Breath filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner (stayed 12.4f) Shahah out of unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Grand Lodge. Bated Breath filly; yard was just 1-11 with 2yos last season.
13th 13th (10) (40/1 -300%) Memardee	40/1(-300%)	(10) Memardee 40/1, Foaled May 5. 40,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Bullet Force. Dam maiden (best effort at 1¼m). 40,000gns yearling; stable has been among the winners with 2yos this month.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

In a wide-open affair where perhaps the betting will be the best guide, 360,000-euro purchase TEQUILA gets a tentative vote to get off the mark at the first time of asking. The daughter of Siyouni represents connections who are no strangers to success with newcomers and, with Dominic Ffrench Davis operating at a 25% strike-rate with two-year-old runners this season, she shades preference. The booking of William Buick for Bountiful catches the eye and it would be no shock if she were able to put up a bold showing on debut, while Memardee represents the in-form Alice Haynes yard and also warrants respect.

TEQUILA was the most expensive of these at the sales and represents last year's winning connections, so gets the vote before market clues. Lucid comes from a yard that has an excellent record in this so is shortlisted, while Bountiful and Amestris both have eye-catching jockey bookings.

There are plenty of interesting types among this sizeable field of debutantes. First choice is TEQUILA, ahead of Bountiful.

16:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/1 -38%) Manothepeople	9/1(-38%)	(6) Manothepeople 9/1, Dual chase winner last term who was back on track when runner-up at Wincanton 76 days ago. Should be ready to go after a break, so merits respect. Sound effort when second at Wincanton in February; not fully exposed over fences.
2 2nd (10) (25/1 -25%) Moroder	25/1(-25%)	(10) Moroder 25/1, Bagged the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster last season and ended campaign with a fine second in Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Big questions to answer now though after several poor runs this term. Out of form this season; first-time blinkers fitted in bid to prompt a revival.
3 3rd (1) (6/1 -50%) Stumptown	6/1(-50%)	(1) Stumptown 6/1, Resumed progress in first-time blinkers when scoring here on New Year's Day. Struggled a long way out in the Ultima at the Festival but this is obviously a lesser grade of handicap, so could get back on track. Disappointed at last month's Festival but was a good winner here on New Year's Day.
4 4th (11) (3/1 +25%) Some Scope	3/1(+25%)	(11) Some Scope 3/1, Irish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress over fences when scoring with something in hand at Doncaster in January. Shaped well again when runner-up there next time and there's even more to come, so leading claims. Improving 6yo who ran big race in defeat in major handicap at Doncaster last month.
5th 5th (7) (10/1 +17%) Java Point	10/1(+17%)	(7) Java Point 10/1, Confirmed promise of stable debut when landing a decent pot at Sandown in February. Only fourth at Kempton next time but remains well treated on old form. Sandown winner in February; this C&D also suits; still on workable mark.
6th 6th (13) (25/1 -213%) Court Master	25/1(-213%)	(13) Court Master 25/1, One-time useful chaser for Michael Scudamore and best effort for present yard when fifth of 19 in handicap chase here (25f, good to soft) 173 days ago, albeit better placed than most. Stable has been going quite well lately, so not discounted. Ran well when close fifth of 19 here in October; a possible if tuned up after his break.
7th 7th (9) (15/2 +38%) Hidden Heroics	15/2(+38%)	(9) Hidden Heroics 15/2, Resumed winning ways at Ludlow in December but has struggled on both subsequent outings. Cheekpieces refitted with stable going well, so not a forlorn hope. Game winner off this mark three starts ago but has become very unreliable.
8th 8th (3) (125/1 -279%) Cepage	125/1(-279%)	(3) Cepage 125/1, Useful chaser nowadays. Lightly raced in recent seasons and back to form fitted with cheekpieces when winning 20.5f veterans' event here in December. Pulled up all 3 starts since, however. Emphatic winner in first-time cheekpieces here in December but pulled up three times since.
9th 9th (12) (11/1 +45%) Wayfinder	11/1(+45%)	(12) Wayfinder 11/1, Capable staying chaser when the mood takes, as he demonstrated with creditable placed efforts here and at Chepstow in the first half of this season. Pulled up on his last 2 starts, though, and others look more solid. Good third on the Old course here in October but ran very poorly when last in action.
10th 10th (2) (80/1 -300%) Escaria Ten	80/1(-300%)	(2) Escaria Ten 80/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 10/1, pulled up in minor event chase at Pau (23.4f, heavy) 92 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Patrice Quinton. Plenty to prove. Smart when trained in Ireland; well beaten on both French starts this winter; new stable.
11th 11th (5) (20/1 +20%) Full Back	20/1(+20%)	(5) Full Back 20/1, Useful winning chaser but fell on return from a long absence at Lingfield and ran poorly at Haydock next time. Hard to weigh up after a couple of months off. Not an easy one to weigh up at present but was a C&D winner off 5lb higher in early 2022.
12th 12th (8) (10/3 +17%) Are U Wise To That	10/3(+17%)	(8) Are U Wise To That 10/3, Bumper/hurdles winner who made a positive start over fences, doubling his tally in this sphere at this track in December. Not quite on his game at Newbury last time but remains with potential. 2-4 over fences; didn't jump well enough last time but still has potential.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (22/1 -120%) Laskalin	22/1(-120%)	(14) Laskalin 22/1, Useful at his best and, while he hasn't got his head in front this term, he returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f, soft) last month and is 8 lb below his last winning mark. Runner-up in first-time cheekpieces last month but this season's record is very mixed.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (33/1 -106%) Captain Cattistock	33/1(-106%)	(4) Captain Cattistock 33/1, A three-time course winner but he has been pulled up on both outings this season. Successful on last year's renewal and could be primed after a 5-month break. Off since pulled up twice in the autumn but won the last two editions of this race.

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16:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

SOME SCOPE has gone from strength to strength this season and as long as he is over a gruelling renewal of the Grimthorpe where he finished a creditable second, Richard Hobson's charge may be able to notch up a third win in four starts. A comfortable winner here on New Year's Day and pulled up in the Ultima since, Stumptown is the class act off top-weight, while Manothepeople arrives on the back of a solid runner-up effort at Wincanton. Court Master may have been saved for this following a close-up fifth here over 3m1f in October.

The smooth-travelling SOME SCOPE is improving by the run and should be well suited by the way this pans out, so he's preferred to Are U Wise To That, who is expected to get back on track. Stumptown can be excused his latest effort in a higher grade and he may have more to offer.

This can go to progressive 6yo SOME SCOPE (nap), who won in good style two starts ago and ran a big race in defeat last time.

16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (6/1 -20%) Bolsena	6/1(-20%)	(3) Bolsena 6/1, Fair form when second on 1m Haydock debut last September. Has had possible excuses for her 2 subsequent defeats, shaping as if the outing was possibly needed (travelled well) when fifth on last month's 1m Newcastle reappearance. Ryan Moore takes the ride. Sets the standard on her debut effort (good ground); less effective on soft/AW since.
2 2nd (9) (9/1 +10%) Mallavelly	9/1(+10%)	(9) Mallavelly 9/1, Showed ability in 2 outings over 7f here last autumn and her pedigree points to her going on to better things as a 3-y-o. Didn't live up to her 500,000gns price tag in two races here last autumn.
3 3rd (1) (3/1 +14%) Aurora's Beauty	3/1(+14%)	(1) Aurora's Beauty 3/1, 9/2, fourth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) on debut 79 days ago. Likely improver for top yard which won this last year. Nicely bred filly who should improve on her Wolverhampton debut effort.
4 4th (10) (15/2 -36%) Miss Justice	15/2(-36%)	(10) Miss Justice 15/2, €120,000 Justify filly. Half-sister to French 1¼m winner Muntjac. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 11f Timepiece. Debutante from a leading stable which has won this twice in recent years. 120,000euros yearling; by Justify; stable has good record in this race.
5th 5th (13) (18/1 -29%) Taramasalata	18/1(-29%)	(13) Taramasalata 18/1, Too Darn Hot filly. Closely related to useful 7f winner Diavolo. Dam 9f-1½m winner. Looks the yard first string on jockey bookings but the betting should reveal more. Filly by Too Darn Hot out of a Group 1 winner; heed the market signals.
6th 6th (8) (25/1 -79%) Lake Teo	25/1(-79%)	(8) Lake Teo 25/1, 110,000 gns Teofilo filly. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. 110,000gns yearling; by Teofilo; market instructive.
7th 7th (7) (7/1 -40%) Hillbridge	7/1(-40%)	(7) Hillbridge 7/1, Frankel filly. Dam, 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to US Grade 1 1m (including Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf) winner Newspaperofrecord. Very interesting runner. Juddmonte filly by Frankel out of a 6f Listed winner; respected debutante.
8th 8th (4) (80/1 -220%) Breckenridge	80/1(-220%)	(4) Breckenridge 80/1, 28/1, fourth of 6 in novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on debut last October. Will need to leave that bare form well behind. Pedigree suggests she may not fully blossom until sent over longer trips.
9th 9th (5) (150/1 -200%) Glimpse The Moon	150/1(-200%)	(5) Glimpse The Moon 150/1, 33/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut. Off 7 months. Can only watch. Soundly beaten at Kempton on sole 2yo run; others preferred.
10th 10th (2) (33/1 -32%) Blue Akoya	33/1(-32%)	(2) Blue Akoya 33/1, Some promise in 2 outings for Ralph Beckett last autumn but will need to raise her game to go close on her return for a new yard. Looks the type to do better when handicapping; debut for new yard.
11th 11th (12) (4/1 +38%) Poetic Dawn	4/1(+38%)	(12) Poetic Dawn 4/1, New Approach filly. William Buick on yard's other runner but this one still needs monitoring closely in the betting. Debutante who may need further; William Buick prefers Aurora's Beauty.
12th 12th (6) (9/1 -50%) Hey Big Spender	9/1(-50%)	(6) Hey Big Spender 9/1, Lope De Vega filly. Sister to 1m winner Peace Offering. Newcomer from a leading stable. Would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests she's fancied. Couple of G1 winners on dam's side; major stable; interesting newcomer.

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16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Ryan Moore is an eye-catching booking on the standard bearer in this contest, Bolsena, and she warrants plenty of respect, but could come out second best to newcomer HILLBRIDGE. Andrew Balding's filly boasts a striking pedigree and she is closely related to Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Newspaperofrecord, so it would be no surprise to see her make an impression on debut. Aurora's Beauty should improve from her fourth at Wolverhampton and she completes the shortlist.

A chance is taken on newcomer HILLBRIDGE, who makes plenty of paper appeal being by Frankel and out of a listed winner. Charlie Appleby won this last year and Aurora's Beauty, the mount of William Buick from the yard's pair, appeals as one who should take a step forward from her debut. Miss Justice, Hey Big Spender and Poetic Dawn are other likely types among the debutantes in a contest where the betting should reveal more clues.

Some of the debutantes are very interesting, most notably MISS JUSTICE. Second choice is Hillbridge.

17:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (11/1 +21%) Tintintin	11/1(+21%)	(11) Tintintin 11/1, Still relatively lightly raced and made it two from his last three when scoring in determined style at Taunton last time. Well suited by strongly run races, so no reason why he shouldn't give another good account. Winner this term at Lingfield and Taunton, and more compelling around such sharp tracks.
2 2nd (12) (15/2 +6%) Rare Middleton	15/2(+6%)	(12) Rare Middleton 15/2, Below form 26¼ lengths fifth of 13 to Our Champ in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft, 9/2) 17 days ago. Impressive at Doncaster on his previous outing and too soon to rule out a bigger effort. Might well be that he prefers galloping tracks such as Doncaster and here nowadays.
3 3rd (2) (13/8 +46%) Our Champ	13/8(+46%)	(2) Our Champ 13/8, Likeable sort. 4/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago, well on top finish. Already a C&D winner and makes plenty of appeal. Plumpton win latest (career-best form) with four of these behind; up 8lb but player again.
4 4th (15) (16/1 +20%) Tapley	16/1(+20%)	(15) Tapley 16/1, Returned to form with a bang when bagging 2m Kempton handicap in November and has remained in good form since, resuming winning ways at Fakenham (2m again) in March. Solid third to Our Champ at Plumpton recently and likely to give another good account. Fakenham winner in March, and same form level behind Our Champ latest; bit more needed.
5th 5th (8) (25/1 -108%) Magical Maggie	25/1(-108%)	(8) Magical Maggie 25/1, Mare with a good strike-rate, gaining a sixth win when easily seeing off 4 rivals at Ludlow (2m, heavy) in December. Has remained in form since but tends to produce her very best efforts when fresh. 3l behind Tapley at Fakenham latest (2m, good); consistent enough to hold place claims.
6th 6th (5) (28/1 -12%) Castel Gandolfo	28/1(-12%)	(5) Castel Gandolfo 28/1, Had a good first half of the season, winning at Kelso (2m, good to firm) in May and reaching the frame on 4 occasions between July and October. Has run on the Flat (needed the run) since a lesser run at Newbury in November and could get back on track. Likely all the better for his recent Flat spin, but still little in hand of his mark.
7th 7th (10) (14/1 -27%) Norman Fletcher	14/1(-27%)	(10) Norman Fletcher 14/1, Scored twice through the winter and, while his run of good form came to an end in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury a couple of months ago, he's far from one to be writing off after a break. No ground concerns and given time to put unexceptional Betfair Hurdle effort behind him.
8th 8th (7) (33/1 -65%) A Law Of Her Own	33/1(-65%)	(7) A Law Of Her Own 33/1, Well served by fitting of a visor when making a winning return at Galway (16.5f) in August. Struggled to make an impact since but is of some interest having left Peter Fahey and joined a shrewd British yard. Worth a market check. Didn't go on from August's Galway mares' handicap win; market may guide on british debut.
9th 9th (9) (20/1 +0%) Takeit Easy	20/1(+0%)	(9) Takeit Easy 20/1, Back to winning ways over 2m at Chepstow last April and good effort next time. Likely to strip fitter for return from long absence at Newbury last time, so should be on his game. Last year's Swinton third; never a threat on return, but back on his last winning mark.
10th 10th (1) (40/1 -21%) Geromino	40/1(-21%)	(1) Geromino 40/1, Scored twice at Doncaster under this rider around the turn of the year, holding on gamely from an unexposed type over 19.5f latterly. Bit disappointing at Kelso 46 days ago but a return to form can't be ruled out. Only midfield in the Morebattle latest, and this looks tough, too; won't want much rain.
11th 11th (4) (33/1 -106%) Wild Max	33/1(-106%)	(4) Wild Max 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler who developed into a better chaser in 2022. Returned from a long absence with a low-key seventh at Taunton 57 days ago but could come on for it. Hurdles winner off up to 10lb higher in 2020; well beaten on return from 599 days off.
12th 12th (14) (13/2 -44%) In This World	13/2(-44%)	(14) In This World 13/2, Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 and, while he's been very lightly raced since, there were signs of encouragement on his last couple of starts. Could put up a bold showing after a break. C&D fifth in December was a better effort than it reads; player back down at this trip.
13th 13th (17) (10/1 -82%) Getaway Drumlee	10/1(-82%)	(17) Getaway Drumlee 10/1, Irish point scorer who made a winning hurdles debut in Hereford novice (19.6f) in 2022. Back on track after an absence when second in a handicap at Doncaster and readily went one better in 5-runner contest at Fontwell recently. Unlikely to have reached his limit. Back on track at Fontwell latest (2m2f, heavy); more on here, but could yet improve again.
14th 14th (18) (9/1 -80%) Bold Reaction	9/1(-80%)	(18) Bold Reaction 9/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who hasn't quite come up to expectations as a hurdler as yet but shaped well on his last couple of outings, again travelling well when second at Taunton 71 days ago. The demands of this race should suit him and he should be primed for a big run. Defeats as favourite are adding up, but possible excuse latest; eyecatching jockey booking.
15th 15th (3) (66/1 -32%) Parramount	66/1(-32%)	(3) Parramount 66/1, Had an excellent first season over hurdles, winning 3 times. But ended that season out of form and, despite a couple of decent Flat efforts, he offered nothing at Plumpton recently. Something to prove. Fair Tapeta Flat form this winter, but never going well returned to hurdles last time.
16th 16th (6) (150/1 -50%) Mick Maestro	150/1(-50%)	(6) Mick Maestro 150/1, Dual winner over hurdles in 2022 but looked rusty (back from 18 months off) at Chepstow in October and didn't get far over fences at Catterick last time. Makes limited appeal. 3lb below last winning mark; 79l loss and heavy chase fall on only two runs this term.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (25/1 +24%) Moveit Like Minnie	25/1(+24%)	(13) Moveit Like Minnie 25/1, Posted significant improvement when winning 2m handicaps at Ludlow and Huntingdon. Good fourth to Lucia in a warm race at Ascot before Christmas but he needs to bounce back from a couple of poor runs. Over 38l to find with Our Champ on their Plumpton clash last time; won't want rain.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (16) (125/1 -400%) Witness Protection	125/1(-400%)	(16) Witness Protection 125/1, Dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Chepstow in November 2021. Lightly raced since and no real short-term promise to glean from latest effort at Newbury. Back over hurdles now. Jumped crookedly in Newbury chase latest; first hurdles outing since April 2021 today.

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17:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Already a winner here this season, and an easy one at that, OUR CHAMP hadn't shown much since that October triumph until an impressive display in the Sussex Champion Hurdle last month. A new mark of 130 could still underestimate his ability, and he is preferred to capable mare Magical Maggie and In This World, who was an eye-catcher over C&D on his penultimate start when not getting the clearest of runs before staying on well late in the day. Outclassed in the Betfair Hurdle, Norman Fletcher had been progressive before that and must enter calculations.

Although yet to build on his highly impressive hurdling debut, IN THIS WORLD has shown more promise than the bare result suggests on occasions and, back from a break, he's worth taking a chance on for a yard that boasts a terrific record in competitive handicap hurdles. Last-time-out winners Our Champ and Getaway Drumlee must be respected.

Better than the bare form over C&D in December, IN THIS WORLD is just preferred to Sussex Champion Hurdle scorer Our Champ.

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (11/2 -10%) Kalpana	11/2(-10%)	(10) Kalpana 11/2, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January and improved in face of sterner assignment when second at Newcastle (1m) 6 weeks ago. This longer trip promises to suit and she's another to note on turf/handicap debut for excellent yard. 1st and a good 2nd in two AW runs; looks set for better still with today's step up in trip.
2 2nd (9) (10/3 +39%) Align The Stars	10/3(+39%)	(9) Align The Stars 10/3, Sea The Stars colt. Finished runner-up first 2 starts and shaped better than bare result when fourth at Chelmsford (10f) in November, running on late having been left poorly placed. Open to further improvement now handicapping back from 5 months off. This brother to Al Aasy (1m2f-1m5f; RPR 122) could be a major improver this term.
3 3rd (6) (20/1 -150%) Assailant	20/1(-150%)	(6) Assailant 20/1, Confirmed debut promise when a good winner of a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in December and shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 5 in Kempton novice (11f) 5 weeks ago. Blinkers quickly reached for now handicapping but yard's runners always command utmost respect. Blinkers now; needs to resume improvement for this handicap debut but can't be ruled out.
4 4th (1) (20/1 -100%) Go Daddy	20/1(-100%)	(1) Go Daddy 20/1, Well suited by step up to this sort of trip when winning 5-runner Nottingham nursery (10.2f, heavy) in October and similar form when 7 lengths fourth in French listed contest final start. Gelded ahead of return but he raced exclusively on soft/heavy as a juvenile. Possibly best held up; blew out on second start as 2yo but the others were progressive.
5th 5th (4) (5/2 +29%) Stormy Waves	5/2(+29%)	(4) Stormy Waves 5/2, Dubawi gelding. Made frame all 3 starts in novice company at up to 1m and displayed a good attitude to get off the mark on nursery debut here (1m) 6 months ago, staying on to lead final strides. Should be even more to come now tackling 1¼m and lots to like for top stable. Much improved to win nursery here (1m, good to firm) in September, rallying extremely well.
6th 6th (7) (14/1 -40%) User Amistoso	14/1(-40%)	(7) User Amistoso 14/1, Wootton Bassett colt who made the frame all 3 starts in maiden/novice company as a juvenile, keeping on for third in 13-runner contest at Beverley (7.4f) in August. Step up in trip may eke out some improvement now handicapping on return and another to monitor in the betting. Work to do off this opening mark but likely to stay 1m2f and should have more to give.
7th 7th (5) (15/2 +6%) Victory Shout	15/2(+6%)	(5) Victory Shout 15/2, Made it third time lucky in novice company at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in September but found out in Group 3 here on final outing later that month. Very much bred to be suited by this trip and in very good hands so worth noting if the market speaks in his favour on return/handicap bow. 9l winner at Carlisle (1m) third start, before last of 12 when 16-1 for Group 3 here (7f).
8th 8th (2) (12/1 +0%) Ambiente Amigo	12/1(+0%)	(2) Ambiente Amigo 12/1, Postponed filly who was progressive in maiden/novice company, making it 2 wins from first 3 starts at Lingfield (1m, AW) in September. Faced stiff task in Fillies' Mile final start but switch to handicaps/step up in trip promises to suit on return having joined James Owen. Hood on 1st time. Last in Group 1 Fillies' Mile here; left Michael Bell; settling her is key and now hooded.
9th 9th (8) (15/2 -25%) Bust A Move	15/2(-25%)	(8) Bust A Move 15/2, Caught the eye when third at York in October and relished the increase in trip when landing 6-runner nursery here (9f, heavy) on final start in November. Highly promising comeback run when second behind another progressive sort at Doncaster (10.2f) 24 days ago and he's of interest. Won here (1m1f, heavy) final 2yo start and good 2nd at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last month.

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17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

KALPANA got up to score on her debut despite showing plenty of inexperience, and she backed up that performance with an encouraging second under a penalty at Newcastle last time. The daughter of Study Of Man has shaped as if she would improve for this step up in distance and she can defy her opening mark of 78 under Ryan Moore. Stormy Waves signed off last year's campaign with a victory in a nursery over a mile and he is one to take seriously off a 5lb higher mark. Victory Shout and Align The Stars are others to watch out for.

This looks a 3-y-o handicap to note and the market should prove informative with a few but Northern raider BUST A MOVE impressed with the move he made into contention when chasing home another upwardly-mobile sort on his return at Doncaster and could be worth siding with to prove his mark a lenient one. Stormy Waves looks sure to be suited by this increase in trip on return and is feared. Kalpana, and Assailant, equipped with first-time blinkers, are others to note.

Stormy Waves and Bust A Move have to be shortlisted but the best two options might be KALPANA and Align The Stars.

17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (11/1 +8%) Kind Of Blue	11/1(+8%)	(5) Kind Of Blue 11/1, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Bluebird. Dam unraced sister to sprinters Deacon Blues and The Tin Man, top-class and high-class respectively. Betting should help guide to expectations. Half-brother to a minor AW winner out of a well-related mare; likely best watched on debut.
2 2nd (8) (5/4 +62%) Not Real	5/4(+62%)	(8) Not Real 5/4, Cost €500,000 as a 2-y-o and is a Kodiac sister to 5f-6f winner Murbih. Dam once-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Centennial out of smart 7f winner Lurina. Newcomer who needs monitoring closely in the betting. 500,000euros breeze-up purchase; starts out at a realistic level; one to be interested in.
3 3rd (6) (3/1 -20%) Pianoforte	3/1(-20%)	(6) Pianoforte 3/1, Fairly useful form. Bit below form third of 15 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to soft) on final 2-y-o start. Makes polytrack debut. Should be thereabouts on return. Promise at two, including when second in his one AW start; sets the standard; solid claims.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 -78%) General Assembly	4/1(-78%)	(3) General Assembly 4/1, Left form of his sole run in Ireland for Ger Lyons well behind when second of 11 in novice at Southwell (7f) 8 days ago. Looks up winning races for his new stable. Improved when a front-running 2nd on stable debut last week (7f); can do better; new trip.
5th 5th (7) (7/1 -75%) Catherine Parr	7/1(-75%)	(7) Catherine Parr 7/1, Better effort in AW novices last autumn when second of 8 at Lingfield (6f). Off 173 days. Hooded first time on return. Won't need to raise her game too much. Promise in two Polytrack runs last autumn; bred to do better; a hood is now reached for.
6th 6th (4) (250/1 -525%) Grecian God	250/1(-525%)	(4) Grecian God 250/1, 1,000 gns 3-y-o. Magna Grecia half-brother to 1½m winner You're So Vain. Dam, 8.3f winner, half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Vale of Kent. Likely outsider on debut. Good pedigree but sold unraced out of Charles Hills's yard for 1,000gns in February.
7th 7th (2) (18/1 +10%) Arnaz	18/1(+10%)	(2) Arnaz 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (7f) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks more one for handicaps after this. Two runs in 7f maidens here haven't been without promise; one for handicaps after this.
8th 8th (1) (150/1 -355%) King's Conquest	150/1(-355%)	(1) King's Conquest 150/1, 9/1, last of 7 in novice at this course (7f) on debut 77 days ago. Hooded now. Can only watch. 9-1, remote last here (7f) on debut 11 weeks ago; bolted to post last week; now hooded.

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17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Catherine Parr just failed in her attempt to make every yard of the running over this trip at Lingfield in October, but that was a better effort and she could progress further to have a say in a first-time hood. However, the vote goes to PIANOFORTE, who sets the standard with a rating of 83 in this contest after he showed ability in his four novice starts last season. The son of Land Force looks to have found a good opportunity to get off the mark, while any market confidence behind 500,000-euro purchase Not Real would also be interesting.

There was a lot to like about GENERAL ASSEMBLY's recent first run for George Boughey and he can build on that and get off the mark. Pianoforte is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding expensive breeze-up purchase Not Real.

General Assembly and Catherine Parr can go well but PIANOFORTE may be able to make a winning reappearance.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (33/1 -175%) Mbappe	33/1(-175%)	(10) Mbappe 33/1, 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 134 days. First run for yard after leaving Ed Walker. Blinkered 8th at Wolverhampton on final run for Ed Walker; needs more for his new yard.
2 2nd (9) (15/2 +25%) Sergeants Legacy	15/2(+25%)	(9) Sergeants Legacy 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 8 in novice event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 44 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Has been brought along steadily, 7th at Wolverhampton last time; can take a step forward.
3 3rd (11) (7/2 +56%) Blenheim Star	7/2(+56%)	(11) Blenheim Star 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, creditable fourth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 165 days. Hood back on. Solid fourth in 7f Chelmsford nursery in November; possibilities with usual hood refitted.
4 4th (2) (11/4 +54%) Hatadora	11/4(+54%)	(2) Hatadora 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Lingfield in February. 17/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 58 days ago. Won at Lingfield and not disgraced when fourth there latest; not ruled out.
5th 5th (14) (150/1 -355%) Dream Of Keda	150/1(-355%)	(14) Dream Of Keda 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 12 days ago. Tenth on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f) 12 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
6th 6th (1) (13/2 -95%) Moe's Legacy	13/2(-95%)	(1) Moe's Legacy 13/2, Course winner. Winner here in February. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 44 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Course winner; good Wolverhampton third last time; she can go well again upped in trip.
7th 7th (8) (16/1 -45%) Katie G	16/1(-45%)	(8) Katie G 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 156 days. Makes handicap debut. Has improved with her three runs, Wolverhampton 5th in November; considered on h'cap debut.
8th 8th (7) (66/1 -164%) Take Care	66/1(-164%)	(7) Take Care 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden (80/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Beat only one in Lingfield maiden latest; switch to handicaps needs to spark improvement.
9th 9th (12) (80/1 -400%) Unforgettable Fire	80/1(-400%)	(12) Unforgettable Fire 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has failed to go on in her three runs; lots more required of her going into handicaps.
10th 10th (4) (3/1 -33%) Profitman	3/1(-33%)	(4) Profitman 3/1, Denied hat-trick when good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago, headed close home. Remains of interest. Scored at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford before an excellent third four days ago; big shout.
11th 11th (6) (11/1 +56%) Irrelevant	11/1(+56%)	(6) Irrelevant 11/1, C&D winner. 28/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. C&D winner; only fifth over 6f here a fortnight ago so he needs to get back on track.
12th 12th (13) (33/1 -65%) Birkie Boy	33/1(-65%)	(13) Birkie Boy 33/1, Winner at Brighton in October. 15/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 61 days ago. Others more persuasive. Beat only one in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in February; others appeal more.
13th 13th (3) (50/1 -257%) Sky Blue Dreams	50/1(-257%)	(3) Sky Blue Dreams 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 66/1). Off 119 days. Makes handicap debut. Beat only one in 1m Lingfield novice in December; needs to bounce back now handicapping.

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18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

BLENHEIM STAR still showed plenty of inexperience when not being disgraced in fourth at Chelmsford in November, as she was very keen and also suffered interference leaving the gates. The daughter of Churchill makes her return to action with Cieren Fallon booked and, off a 2lb lower mark, she gets the vote. Moe's Legacy has hit the frame in this grade over 6f the last twice and she should remain competitive now upped in trip off an unchanged rating, while Unforgettable Fire warrants a market check on her handicap bow.

MOE'S LEGACY arrives at the top of her game and looks ready to strike again. Profitman was a good third when bidding for the hat-trick at Wolverhampton on Saturday and remains of interest, while Sergeants Legacy has potential heading into handicaps.

The progressive PROFITMAN is taken to resume winning ways on the back of his excellent recent Wolverhampton third.

18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/4 +42%) Sir Les Patterson	7/4(+42%)	(3) Sir Les Patterson 7/4, Promising sort. Won 11-runner novice at Southwell (7f) in December, well on top finish. Off 127 days. More to come from him. Big player. Won 7f novice at Southwell in December; form franked, so he must enter calculations.
2 2nd (10) (11/1 -175%) Smart Hero	11/1(-175%)	(10) Smart Hero 11/1, 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. Of obvious interest on debut. Shamardal colt; lots to like on paper so he's an interesting debutant.
3 3rd (12) (20/1 +0%) Rockymountainway	20/1(+0%)	(12) Rockymountainway 20/1, 50/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Chelmsford (7f) on debut. Off 162 days. May well do better. Fifth of seven in 7f novice at Chelmsford on her debut; can build on it now.
4 4th (6) (4/1 +56%) Formidable Force	4/1(+56%)	(6) Formidable Force 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when third of 12 in maiden (5/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) in November. Potential for better again on return. 3rd in 7f Wolverhampton maiden in November; he can do better still, so is one to consider.
5th 5th (8) (6/1 +63%) Midnight Gun	6/1(+63%)	(8) Midnight Gun 6/1, 28/1, tenth of 13 in novice at this course (1m) on debut, never involved after missing the break. Off 154 days. Likely to improve. Hinted at promise when tenth in 1m novice here; this Kingman colt can build on it.
6th 6th (11) (11/1 -144%) Golden Myrrh	11/1(-144%)	(11) Golden Myrrh 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/4, shaped better than the bare result when sixth of 13 in C&D novice 21 days ago, trapped wide from a poor draw. Remains open to progress for her leading stable. Frankel filly; promising C&D sixth from a poor draw last time; player with more to offer.
7th 7th (4) (4/1 -20%) Alhather	4/1(-20%)	(4) Alhather 4/1, Fair form. Fourth of 8 in maiden (8/11) at this course (6f) 59 days ago. Back up in trip. Should be on the premises. In the frame on all three runs, fourth in 6f maiden here last time; one for the shortlist.
8th 8th (9) (150/1 -650%) Port Road	150/1(-650%)	(9) Port Road 150/1, Quality Road colt. Dam, ran twice in US, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.3f (including US Grade 3 event) Tajaaweed. Best watched on debut unless the betting vibes are strong. Quality Road gelding; market can guide on his debut.
9th 9th (5) (80/1 -142%) Atlantic Gamble	80/1(-142%)	(5) Atlantic Gamble 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 121 days. Has been brought along steadily, 6th in 7f Wolverhampton maiden in December; possibilities.
10th 10th (7) (80/1 -400%) King's Scholar	80/1(-400%)	(7) King's Scholar 80/1, €52,000 Awtaad gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m-1½m winner Jellystone and 1¼m winner Classy Dame. The betting should help guide to expectations. Awtaad gelding who is a half-brother to three winners; a considered newcomer.
11th 11th (13) (150/1 -650%) Romantic Tale	150/1(-650%)	(13) Romantic Tale 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, remote fourth of 5 in maiden at Bath (1m, heavy) 10 days ago. Only 4th of five in 1m Bath maiden (heavy); in good hands though and worth another chance.
12th 12th (1) (125/1 -279%) Beauen Arrows	125/1(-279%)	(1) Beauen Arrows 125/1, Modest performer who has yet to win after 19 starts. Major surprise were a first success to arrive here. 0-19 and came in only eighth of 12 in 6f handicap here three weeks ago.
13th 13th (2) (28/1 -75%) Trevanion	28/1(-75%)	(2) Trevanion 28/1, 50/1 and hooded, fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (6f) on debut 59 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement. Considerately handled fifth in 6f maiden here; not ruled out with improvement on the cards.

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18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SIR LES PATTERSON took a pleasing step forward from his debut effort to beat Alhather (second) by just over a length over this trip at Southwell in December and he meets his reopposing rival on 7lb worse terms. Harry Eustace's three-year-old could have plenty more to offer and he can confirm his superiority to record a double. As for the latter, he failed to justify short odds over 6f here next time but isn't one to write off, while any market confidence behind Smart Hero should also be noted.

GOLDEN MYRRH has fared a lot better with the draw than on her C&D return 3 weeks ago and might be worth chancing to improve markedly on that as there was confidence behind her in the betting on that occasion. Previous winner Sir Les Patterson likely has more to come, while Alhather needs to start delivering more at the finish but has the form to be on the premises. Smart Hero has a tricky draw on debut but would still enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.

Ralph Beckett's GOLDEN MYRRH did well to come in sixth from a wide draw over C&D and is much more favourably drawn now so gets the nod

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (17/2 +39%) Tayala	17/2(+39%)	(6) Tayala 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 158 days. Makes handicap debut. Others make more appeal. Outpaced over 7f at Chelmsford when last seen; mark for this handicap debut makes sense.
2 2nd (3) (10/1 -100%) White Mist	10/1(-100%)	(3) White Mist 10/1, Course winner. 7/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Should give another good account. 3-6 since visor went on and not beaten far latest; needs to translate that form to 7f.
3 3rd (1) (11/4 +54%) Valtellina	11/4(+54%)	(1) Valtellina 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (66/1). Off 6 months. Stable going quite well and she's capable of better still, so one to consider. C&D 0-75 winner at 66-1 when last seen in October; 3lb rise could have been worse.
4 4th (7) (10/3 +33%) Just Rita	10/3(+33%)	(7) Just Rita 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Could have more to offer. Beaten under 2l at Southwell latest (1m); has not had the rub of the green in handicaps.
6th 6th (2) (12/1 -243%) Twilight Dancer	12/1(-243%)	(2) Twilight Dancer 12/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 26 days ago. Should be on the premises again but others look better treated/have more potential. Lingfield third latest is up with her Polytrack best, albeit having the run of things.
7th 7th (5) (7/1 -180%) Sighter	7/1(-180%)	(5) Sighter 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 7/4) 62 days ago. Type to do better still and should take the beating. 1l ahead of Rhasidat when winning at Chelmsford latest; unexposed and 3lb rise is fair.
8th 8th (4) (8/1 +60%) High Violet	8/1(+60%)	(4) High Violet 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, good seventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 19 days ago, never nearer. Needs to take another step forward. Just an okay seasonal return at Chelmsford; some encouragement for 7f+ on pedigree.
9th 9th (8) (28/1 +15%) Rhasidat	28/1(+15%)	(8) Rhasidat 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 49 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Others preferred. C&D winner on stable debut in January; possible excuse latest; bit more needed in new hood.

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SIGHTER was sent off a warm order when scoring cosily on her handicap debut over 7f at Chelmsford in February and, nudged up just 3lb for that, the suspicion is that there is more winning to be done before the handicapper has her measure. White Mist looks ready for this step back up to 7f after staying on well to take second over 6f here earlier this month and she rates as the main danger, while Valtellina is only 3lb higher than when scoring at massive odds over C&D in October, though she needs to prove that effort was no flash in the pan.

SIGHTER was well on top at the finish when opening her account at Chelmsford last time and, with more to come, she's fancied to go in again. Valtellina is a danger if tuned up for her return and Sunblock could get back on track with cheekpieces fitted.

She may need further before long but SIGHTER (nap) is taken to make further gains at 7f for now, with Sunblock the next preferred.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/1 -29%) Many A Star	9/1(-29%)	(1) Many A Star 9/1, Narrowly capitalised on a falling mark to score for the first time since joining current yard in 9-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 18/1) 6 days ago. More needed under a penalty. Successful in a Class 5 at Southwell last week; not well in under penalty but holds claims.
2 2nd (5) (9/4 +65%) One More Wave	9/4(+65%)	(5) One More Wave 9/4, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 7/2) 34 days ago. Not taken lightly. 6f maiden win last month; solid run in Southwell handicap latest; other pace to deal with.
3 3rd (6) (6/1 -118%) Big R	6/1(-118%)	(6) Big R 6/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (2/1) 42 days ago, well on top finish. Should go well again. Two C&D wins this year & latest has been franked by the second; may improve further.
4 4th (8) (5/1 -25%) Grenham Bay	5/1(-25%)	(8) Grenham Bay 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 17/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 34 days ago. Can give a good account. Two-time C&D winner; good third at Southwell latest; should be in the thick of it again.
5th 5th (4) (18/1 -200%) Lady Dreamer	18/1(-200%)	(4) Lady Dreamer 18/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 151 days/has had a wind op. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlist material. Won a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton when last seen; had wind op since; new headgear.
6th 6th (7) (12/1 +0%) Royal Jet	12/1(+0%)	(7) Royal Jet 12/1, Better effort 14 months apart when winning ordinary 7-runner novice at Leicester (7f, heavy, 7/2). Off 6 months. Sold from Andrew Balding 22,000 gns and gelded since last seen. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed but form of Leicester win looks modest; gelded prior to stable/handicap debut.
7th 7th (2) (9/2 +36%) Beelzebub	9/2(+36%)	(2) Beelzebub 9/2, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive. 7f Tapeta win in January; below par on slow turf latest; not discounted back at 6f.
8th 8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Seductive Power	50/1(-52%)	(9) Seductive Power 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. Must improve. Yet to fire for this yard and it won't be easy to dominate in this field; blinkers return.
9th 9th (3) (11/1 -38%) Digital	11/1(-38%)	(3) Digital 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 14/1, first run since leaving K. R. Burke when bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago. Should be sharper for recent stable debut but he's not the only pace influence on show.
10th 10th (10) (28/1 -40%) Sovereign Slipper	28/1(-40%)	(10) Sovereign Slipper 28/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy, 40/1). Off 11 months. Not easy to make a case for. Ended 2021 with an AW hat-trick (including C&D); rarely seen since; comes with risk.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Not an easy puzzle to solve, but the tentative nod goes to BIG R. Eve Johnson Houghton's charge scored with plenty in hand in a similar contest over C&D last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent the son of Cotai Glory bringing up the double. One More Wave is the likely pace angle into the race and he can give the selection most to think about from his handy draw, while Royal Jet was last seen winning impressively over 7f at Leicester in October and he is respected on his handicap debut.

LADY DREAMER wasted no time getting back to form when scoring at Wolverhampton in November and she remains fairly treated up 3 lb if ready to go. Big R is another who arrives on the back of a career-best win, with Grenham Bay also going through a good spell.

Big R is greatly respected but GRENHAM BAY has conditions to suit and can land a third C&D win.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/4 +17%) Caprelo	11/4(+17%)	(3) Caprelo 11/4, Promising sort. Fifth of 10 in minor event (50/1) at this course (8f). Off 133 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Expected to be bang there. Whiff of ability over shorter at two; should prove different proposition now handicapping.
2 2nd (5) (7/4 +65%) Sir Galahad	7/4(+65%)	(5) Sir Galahad 7/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 159 days/gelded. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Potential big improver on handicap debut, so worth a market check. Potential big improver up in trip for his h'cap debut; new headgear; check the betting.
3 3rd (1) (11/1 -214%) Free Speech	11/1(-214%)	(1) Free Speech 11/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in October. 4/1, third of 4 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 17 days ago. Not dismissed. Progressive in nurseries; may have needed recent return from a break; not fully exposed.
4 4th (7) (22/1 -267%) Pegasus Of Harry	22/1(-267%)	(7) Pegasus Of Harry 22/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Last of 5 in handicap (7/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 25 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Latest effort best excused and had been on the up previously. Hit hard for a wide-margin win at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month; ran poorly latest.
5th 5th (8) (18/1 -13%) Claxton Bay	18/1(-13%)	(8) Claxton Bay 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 75 days ago. Others more persuasive. Gelded since last run but his stamina isn't assured and others are more appealing.
6th 6th (6) (12/1 +25%) Sovereign Nation	12/1(+25%)	(6) Sovereign Nation 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred. Well held both runs this year but this longer trip could spark improvement from him.
7th 7th (4) (4/1 +0%) Rosy Kiss	4/1(+0%)	(4) Rosy Kiss 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/2, third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed from a fairly stiff opening mark. Placed in her last two starts but improvement will be required if she's to defy this mark.
8th 8th (2) (14/1 -100%) Tactical Control	14/1(-100%)	(2) Tactical Control 14/1, Fourth of 7 in nursery at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 9/2). Off 6 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills. One to note if the market speaks in his favour. 0-6 but some promise over 1m for C Hills; sold 22,000gns & gelded since last run; new trip.

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

CAPRELO displayed signs of promise in three outings over shorter as a juvenile and is bred to relish a step up in distance, being a half-brother to three-time Group 2 winner Marmelo and Vent De Force. An opening mark of 69 could potentially be lenient and this appears to be a suitable opportunity to gain a first victory. Rosy Kiss has gone close on her two most recent outings and has to be respected, while others to note are Tactical Control and Free Speech.

CAPRELO is bred to be well suited by this longer trip and, in theory, should be better than a mark of 69 based on pedigree, so he's worth taking a chance on making his seasonal/handicap debut. Sir Galahad is another one who should make a better 3-y-o and Free Speech looks the most solid of the remainder.

Sir Galahad and CAPRELO appeal as big improvers now tackling middle-distance handicaps. The latter is narrowly preferred.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/1 -75%) Midnight Drive	7/1(-75%)	(1) Midnight Drive 7/1, Took a step forward on her third start when fourth of 13 in minor event (25/1) at this course (7f) 3 weeks ago. Open to further improvement with this longer trip likely to suit on her handicap bow. Promise in three 7f runs on AW since debuting in December; more to come in handicaps.
2 2nd (3) (5/1 +38%) Baroque Buoy	5/1(+38%)	(3) Baroque Buoy 5/1, Hasn't made much impact in a trio of starts so far, last of 7 in minor event (150/1) at this course (6f) 3 weeks ago. Has something to find as he goes up in distance for his handicap debut. Second run offered hope of much better; steps up in trip for handicap debut; yard in form.
3 3rd (11) (16/1 +36%) Charles Morin	16/1(+36%)	(11) Charles Morin 16/1, After 5 months off, never involved on first run since leaving H-F. Devin when ninth of 13 in minor event at this course (7f, 125/1) 3 weeks ago. Return to this longer trip should suit, but has work to do sent handicapping. Long way behind Midnight Drive here (7f) on stable/British debut last month; risk involved.
4 4th (7) (15/2 +46%) Teddy Brown	15/2(+46%)	(7) Teddy Brown 15/2, Never a threat in his 3 qualifying runs, third of 4 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 22/1) 54 days ago (gelded since). Blinkers now the choice of headgear as he makes his first start in a handicap. Modest form in his three runs this winter; been gelded & tries new headgear; others safer.
5th 5th (9) (25/1 -56%) Newfangled	25/1(-56%)	(9) Newfangled 25/1, Fared no better switched to a nursery when last of 11 at this course (7f, 17/2) in September. Has been gelded ahead of his return from 7 months off. Didn't live up to market position on handicap debut here in September (7f); gelded since.
6th 6th (12) (18/1 +10%) Dire Wolf	18/1(+10%)	(12) Dire Wolf 18/1, Gained her first success at Lingfield in January. However, below that level on her last 2 starts, running no sort of race when last of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 33/1) 13 days ago. 1m2f win on Polytrack in January; lacklustre run at Lingfield 13 days ago; needs a revival.
7th 7th (5) (15/2 -50%) Simple Endeavour	15/2(-50%)	(5) Simple Endeavour 15/2, After 6 months off, not seen to best effect when fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/3) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains with potential making only her second start in a handicap. Only 5th of 6 on recent h'cap debut; can do better and this is weaker; not yet exposed.
8th 8th (10) (11/4 +73%) Beach Point	11/4(+73%)	(10) Beach Point 11/4, Showed more than previously when sixth of 9 in nursery (11/2) at Chelmsford City (8f) in November, never nearer. Needs to find more again on his reappearance. Beaten just over 3l on his handicap debut at Chelmsford in November; not yet fully exposed.
9th 9th (6) (33/1 -267%) Mleiha	33/1(-267%)	(6) Mleiha 33/1, Has looked in need of the experience on her first 3 outings, well-beaten fifth of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 80/1) 12 days ago. Yard has been going well with their handicap newcomers. Yet to build on her debut effort and could prove vulnerable switched to handicap company.
10th 10th (2) (6/1 -33%) Eccentric	6/1(-33%)	(2) Eccentric 6/1, Had shown improved form on his penultimate start and built on that effort to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 4/1) 17 days ago. Merits consideration with cheekpieces now added. Off the mark at tenth attempt when winning at Southwell last month; up 4lb; headgear now.
11th 11th (8) (22/1 -450%) Bitcoin Profit	22/1(-450%)	(8) Bitcoin Profit 22/1, Confirmed the promise of his stable debut when opening his account in 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 15 days ago. Remains unexposed at this trip and he's a major player. Game effort upped to 8.6f at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago; 2lb rise fair; can do better at 1m.

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

BITCOIN PROFIT benefited from stepping up in trip when getting off the mark over the extended mile at Wolverhampton earlier this month and Max Young's gelding is expected to have more to offer following that success. Eccentric shed the maiden tag at Southwell last time and is likely to enter the reckoning with first-time cheekpieces applied. Midnight Drive and Simple Endeavour appeal most of the remainder.

Upped in trip, BITCOIN PROFIT showed improved form on his second start for his current yard when winning at Wolverhampton 15 days ago and he can score again now that he's up and running. He is taken to get the better of Eccentric, who also recorded a first victory on his latest outing, with Simple Endeavour completing the shortlist.

Midnight Drive is high on the list but BAROQUE BUOY could leave his previous efforts well behind now upped to 1m and handicapping.

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Races & Results Wednesday 17th April 2024

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13:30 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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