There were 44 Races on Monday 22nd April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Hexham, 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Windsor, 6 races at Tramore, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Patriotik sets the standard with an official rating of 124 and he must be respected, but it is RATH GAUL BOY who gets the vote. Willie Mullins' seven-year-old was an easy winner of a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month and the Closutton maestro appears to have found his gelding an excellent chance to repeat the dose under a penalty. Three Cliffs Bay will find this easier than the handicaps he has been contesting recently and looks best placed to chase the pair home.

RATH GAUL BOY looked a good prospect when a facile scorer at Fairyhouse last time out so Willie Mullins' improving sort is hard to side against here. Course-winner Patriotick appeals as the one to give him most to do, although Three Cliffs Bay, Dunbulcan Bay and El Curamach all merit respect in an intriguing contest.

This can go to Willie Mullins' RATH GAUL BOY, who was impressive at Fairyhouse last month and sets a good standard under a penalty.
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George Scott and Billy Loughnane teamed up to produce the winner of this corresponding race last year and they can repeat the feat with the handily-drawn INSHAD, an early foal who appeals as a likely type for a race of this nature. An entrant for York's Premier Yearling Stakes in the summer, the selection would enhance his chance of a run by getting off the mark at the first attempt here. Theatrically and Law Degree set a modest level from those with experience, so fellow newcomer Eighteen Fourteen may be the biggest threat to the selection.

THEATRICALLY has shaped well both starts, including in the Brocklesby, and should be up to winning one of these. Before market clues, Inshad and Pastoral Ways look the pick of the newcomers on paper.

This could go to the newcomer INSHAD, whose trainer George Boughey is 3-9 at Pontefract with 2yos. Theatrically is a danger.
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JOKER DE MAI may have finished second in each of his three races since he got off the mark over hurdles at Lingfield last December, but those runner-up spots were achieved in deeper races than he encounters on this occasion and the five-year-old is hard to oppose. As a dual winner in this discipline, the consistent Tedtwo picks up a double penalty yet still rates the biggest threat to the selection, although Clinton Lane is proven on deep ground and cannot be ruled out with conditions to suit.

JOKER DE MAI arrives in very good order and holds standout claims on these terms, so he looks the way to go back in novice company. Tedtwo can provide chief resistance for the Ben Haslam stable, with likely improver French Highlands rating best of the remainder.

This looks between previous winners, Tedtwo and JOKER DE MAI with the latter, who is receiving weight, just preferred.
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Returned to further and with the hood worn across the majority of his fledgling career removed, ANOTHER LORD was able to take a big leap forward when winning at Hereford last month. A 5lb rise in the handicap might underestimated Peter Bowen's charge given that he has scope for further improvement, and he is taken to follow up. Valens Bruyee, who drops in class, joins Try The Money on the shortlist.

VALENS BRUYEE has handicaps in him and could be worth chancing back up in trip in a thin contest. Everyonesacritic is another of the likely players.

The vote goes to ANOTHER LORD, who came good with a convincing win at Hereford last month and is open to more improvement.
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Craig Lidster has a couple of solid chances with his Blufferonthebus and MACARONE open to progression now they are back on turf. The former creeps in at the bottom of the handicap and is dangerous to underestimate with in-form rider Sam James booked. However, Franny Norton got a good tune out of Macarone as he took over in the saddle when the gelding won at Newcastle last October and, back on turf off just 5lb higher, another bold showing is expected. Dc Flyer is the pick of the rest.

TEST OF LOVE displayed definite signs of promise without looking anything like the finished article in a trio of starts as a juvenile and, gelded ahead of this return, he's just the type to take off now handicapping for his very shrewd stable. Desert Raider and Blufferonthebus are others to consider, whilst Coin Power is another handicap debutant to keep an eye on.

The Sir Mark Prescott-trained TEST OF LOVE returns to action having been gelded and his pedigree provides hope he'll improve,
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GANDHI MAKER impressed when making all at Sedgefield in January and, proven under testing conditions, the eight-year-old could again be hard to be beat off just a 5lb higher mark. The selection has switched yards to Philip Kirby since that latest success and looks to have been ideally placed to make a big impact for his new connections. Heritier is consistent and can ensure this is a good test, while Cudgel tends to go well at this venue and also warrants consideration.

A winner over C&D in October CHAPEL GREEN dispelled some lesser displays when fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (17.1f) 6 weeks ago and having slipped 2 lb below his last winning mark, he could be worth chancing to build on that back at this venue. Heritier is operating at the top of his game and is feared, with Cudgel and Gandhi Maker a couple of others to consider in a competitive contest.

On the back of a good effort in a series final at Carlisle, HERITIER gets the vote. Second choice is Cudgel.
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Things appear to have clicked for BONZA BOY of late and he arrives following wins at Exeter and Chepstow. The son of Schiaparelli is now 8lb higher than for the latest of those victories, but he has few miles on the clock over the larger obstacles and is taken to continue his upward trajectory. Pilgrims King must shoulder a 7lb penalty having been on target over C&D six days ago but he merits respect nevertheless, while Lelant makes his fencing bow and is of interest now fitted with a first-time tongue-tie.

BONZA BOY's jumping was rather iffy when scoring at Chepstow last time but he ultimately won with authority and an 8 lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. He may have most to fear from another in-form type in Pilgrims King, who enhanced his good overall record at this track when scoring over C&D six days ago. Chase-debutants Lelant and Havock could both have a part to play if they take to the larger obstacles at the first attempt.

This can go to BONZA BOY, who has won in emphatic style at similar trips in his last two starts and still looks feasibly treated.
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Running off just 2lb higher than when winning this race last year, LIGHTENING COMPANY is an appealing option on the back of his respectable return off this mark to action at Doncaster last month. However, there are dangers aplenty, not least Baryshnikov, who was only a neck behind the selection at Town Moor and has been eased 1lb for that effort. Esmeray also has to be feared given she is still of low mileage and may benefit from dropping back to this trip for her seasonal debut.

Steadily progressive in novice/maidens, ESMERAY shaped better than the bare result when third on handicap debut at Newbury when last seen in September, making her effort earlier than ideal. Appealing as being on a handy mark, she looks a big player on return. Last year's winner Lightening Company and Forceful Speed are others to consider, with Baryshnikov another in the mix.

Preference is for BARYSHNIKOV, who has a good record here and reappeared with a promising performance at Doncaster.
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Stablemates from the Lucinda Russell yard, She's Notjoeking and I WISH YOU, are hard to split on the form posted so far and each merits close inspection. Armed with a 7lb sex allowance, the former has a solid chance at the weights, especially when Patrick Wedge's 3lb thrown into the mix. However, the latter is more proven with juice in the ground and the son of Night Wish is fancied to confirm why he sets the standard on the official ratings at this stage. Briefly completes the shortlist.

Lucinda Russell holds a strong hand here with three of the five runners and clear form pick I WISH YOU can gain a deserved first success after posting three promising runner-up efforts. Anthony Honeyball's newcomer Briefly could emerge as the main danger ahead of the selection's stablemate Knomorediamonds.

This can go to bumper winner SHE'S NOTJOEKING who should improve on her debut second at Carlisle. I Wish You looks her main threat.
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IMPERIAL SAINT hasn't run too badly on both starts in handicap company, with the gelding finishing third at Newbury and Exeter. The handicapper has given him a chance with a 2lb drop and this may be the ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. Just Over Land is expected to be in the mix following his recent second here over 2m, while the consistent King Of The Lake and Jerrash are others capable of a decent showing.

IMPERIAL SAINT again ran well and highlighted this longer trip is worth exploring when third at Exeter (18.5f) 2 weeks ago and he shades the vote to build on that run and come out on top. This is competitive though, with Just Over Land, King of The Lake and Heure de Gloire heading up the dangers.

An open race in which recent course runner-up JUST OVER LAND gets the vote ahead of King Of The Lake and Imperial Saint.
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Having struck the woodwork at Doncaster in March, Perseverants made no mistake when recording a commanding victory at Windsor last Monday. Scott Dixon's charge merits respect under the penalty, but a chance is taken on ON THE RIVER. The Heeraat gelding made significant progress last year, but was too keen to do himself just over C&D on his return 20 days ago. A 1lb ease in the ratings means he is now 1lb lower than when successful at Beverley last July, and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back. Golden Melody is also noted.

Successful on his respective return over C&D 12 months ago, ON THE RIVER shaped as if needing the run this time around when fifth in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Expected to take a step forward from that run, he's dropped 1 lb below his last winning mark and could well be worth chancing to come out on top. Perseverants comes here in fine form and should play a big part again, with Arkenstaar another to consider on return to action.

This revolves around PERSEVERANTS (nap), who readily made all at Windsor last week and could be difficult to reel in under a penalty.
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MONAGHAN BOY was last seen recording a determined success over 3m3f in the mud at Sedgefield. He won't mind the testing ground here and a 3lb rise may not be enough to halt him on that evidence. Dynamite Kentucky only found one too good off this mark over 3m1f at Hereford last time and he has winning course form to his name, so could prove the biggest threat, ahead of Torosay.

It was a rocky start for POETRY MAN over fences but he now appears to be going the right way and is taken to go one better than at Newcastle where he shaped as though this step back up in trip would be in his favour. Ballynagran may not be one to set your watch by but a reproduction of his latest Wetherby effort would bring him squarely into the argument. Torosay has been knocking on the door and also merits respect, along with last year's winner Gibberwell.

This can go to TOROSAY who is unexposed as a chaser and has run creditably on her last two starts. Ballynagran should also go well.
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ROUGE DE L'QUEST was an unlucky loser at Chepstow on his latest start when badly hampered by a loose horse at the final fence. The eight-year-old, who had won in fine style here on his penultimate start, has clearly benefited from the combination of blinkers and a tongue-tie, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he defied a 4lb rise. Leissieres Express is respected despite coming back in trip after scoring comfortably at Chepstow and going up 10lb for that victory, with Supervisor another solid contender based on his Wincanton success.

ROUGE DE L'QUEST has improved in this headgear combination the last twice, winning in good style at this course prior to an unlucky defeat Chepstow. He probably has more to offer as a chaser and eans narrow preference over last-time-out winners Leissieres Express and Supervisor.

Rouge De L'Quest and Leissieres Express are both respected but the vote goes to another progressive chaser in SUPERVISOR.
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CLASSIC KING may well have won on his latest start at Newbury but for falling at the last. Emma Lavelle's charge has been very consistent to date over hurdles and is taken to add to his Wincanton victory in October. Bhaloo's jumping let him down at Hereford in January but he is better judged on his win at Doncaster the time before. Patanita appeals most of the remainder following his third at Huntingdon.

Having made a very encouraging start over hurdles this term, CLASSIC KING looked the most likely winner when crashing out at the last on his most recent outing at Newbury 31 days ago and Emma Lavelle's charge looks to hold serious claims once more provided that hasn't left its mark. Bhaloo rates the chief threat back from a short break with Patanita next best.

He was beaten at short odds last time but BHALOO probably has more potential than Classic King and gets the verdict.
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Considering that HARSWELL DUKE was unable to adopt his usual prominent position over C&D last time out, it was to his credit that he was able to reach the frame. Although there are a few that could challenge him today, the six-year-old has the most advantageous draw and looks set to mount a stern challenge from a competitive handicap mark. Highfield Viking kept on well when victorious over 7f at Thirsk last time out so he is interesting now sent over the mile, while Lerwick is also noted.

DO I DREAM confirmed the promise of her C&D second when resuming winning ways at Ripon 4 days ago and, unpenalised for that success, she looks to hold sound claims of going in again for her in-form yard. Fellow last-time-out winner Highfield Viking is a big threat and along with Lerwick, heads up the dangers.

In-form mare DO I DREAM is taken to follow up her Ripon success. Harswell Duke and Lerwick complete the shortlist.
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Sue Smith won this contest in 2022 and she looks to have another strong hand in this year's renewal courtesy of PADDY O'MAHLER, who hinted his turn was near when a promising third off this mark in a similar event at Newcastle last month and that form has been franked the by winner scoring again since. Juge Et Parti is only 3lb higher than his C&D success in December and must be feared, while Blame Rose paid the price with her rating for her demolition job over 2m1f at Carlisle last month but ran well in a better race next time and remains a big player.

Course-winner RAFFLES WONDER is still low mileage in handicap company and can get back on the scoreboard. Geordie Night and Blame Rose rate the principal dangers.

Having run two fine races this year BLAME ROSE (nap) get the vote ahead of Paddy O'Mahler and Raffles Wonder.
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Last-time-out winners Mumayaz and Libra Tiger enter the reckoning despite both edging up in the ratings, while Northcliff ran well to be placed third off the same mark at Yarmouth nine days ago and can again get competitive with Harry Davies retaining the ride. However, marginal preference is for JAX EDGE, who is taken to expand on her profitable association with Gina Mangan, with her 3lb claim likely to come in handy.

A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for LIBRA TIGER who arrives in excellent nick and can defy a 3 lb weights rise to follow up his Kempton victory. Mumayaz is feared most on the back of his own Southwell success with Sassy Belle, Gherkin and Conquistador, a winner at Brighton on Saturday, in the picture too.

David Probert's mount SEVEN BROTHERS may be primed to exploit today's drop in class.
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BULLETS HILL justified favouritism to shed the maiden tag when making every yard of the running at Exeter on Friday. The six-year-old is now tried in cheekpieces, having hung left in the closing stages, and is expected to have more improvement to come, so could defy his 7lb penalty. Passing Kate has been fairly reliable during the winter months and is likely to enter calculations along with Dundory, with the pair having finished second and fourth respectively at Ludlow recently.

BULLETS HILL has upped his game since sent handicapping and was a decisive winner at Exeter last week. He is taken to follow up. Passing Kate and Dundory look the likeliest dangers.

It's hard to get away from BULLETS HILL (nap), who put in a dominant display at Exeter and looks well treated under a penalty.
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Cheekpieces go on Shinji after running out on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter when challenging for the lead and he would be a player if the headgear has the desired effect. The vote, though, goes to HAPPY BOY. Returning from over a year off the track today, he shaped with promise on his final start at Plumpton last April and a tongue-tie on handicap debut may unlock some improvement. Ferrybridge and Orchestra are feared most of the remainder.

Most of these arrive with a question mark against them but FERRYBRIDGE is a notable exception and taken to follow up his recent Huntingdon chase win back in this sphere. Orchestra is weighted to have a big say if back on song now going handicaps so must enter calculations, while Millford Sound is another to consider if building on his Market Rasen tenth.

Topweight SHINJI is not without risk but he looked set to be involved in the finish before running out on his handicap debut.
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The consistent Ney deserves to feature amongst those prominent on the shortlist, but TARBAT NESS could be worth siding with. Third in this from a 4lb lower mark 12 months ago, he represents a stable that won this in 2022 and he is likely to improve on last month's Wolverhampton return. The booking of Silvestre De Sousa is also notable, while Cold Henry is most appealing of the remainder.

TARBAT NESS should have come on for his Wolverhampton return and is very interesting under Silvestre De Sousa. Brickadank has won his last two over fences and has to be respected. Ney and Wannabe Brave are also in the mix.

Last year's third TARBAT NESS can improve for his recent reappearance outing on AW and come out on top. Brickadank is a danger.
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Recent point-to-point winner Paramaribo shaped well in third off this mark on his return to hurdling in a similar event at Market Rasen 12 days ago, while C&D scorer Lewa House continues to slide down the ratings and looks feasibly treated now. However, preference is for MASTER BREFFNI, who was raised 7lb for getting off the mark over Carlisle's extended 2m3f last month but he won with a bit up his sleeve and could kick on following that confidence booster.

Preference is for MASTER BREFFNI, who opened his account over hurdles in decisive fashion at Carlisle last month and remains feasibly treated. Paramaribo and Ange Endormi are feared most.

It could pay to side with PARAMARIBO, who followed up his point win in March by running a sound race back over hurdles at Market Rasen.
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AL GASPARO won a point-to-point for Ciaran Murphy last year and showed promise over hurdles including when runner-up to the odds-on Mirazur West at Fairyhouse. The selection was having his first run for Gavin Cromwell at the same venue when fourth to Don Chalant over Easter and a return to two miles should suit. Touch Me Not was unlucky not to score in his only point-to-point last spring and has been in the money on all three hurdle starts this year. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding has tended to finish a bit weakly and could be suited by this tighter track, while Whatsyourproblem made a promising start over hurdles at Clonmel but needs to bounce back after a disappointing effort in a Gowran bumper.

AL GASPARO continued his theme of race-by-race progress when finishing a good fourth on his yard debut at Fairyhouse 23 days ago and, with the drop back in trip unlikely to hold any fears, he shades the vote to come out on top. Whatsyourproblem back over hurdles and partnered by Paul Townend and Touch Me Not head up the dangers in a race distinctly lacking depth.

Only three matter, AL GASPARO getting the nod over Touch Me Not and Whatsyourproblem
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Newyorkstateofmind exploited a drop in the ratings to score at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and can still be a force off just 3lb higher now back on turf, while Beyond Equal is dangerously well handicapped on older form and, with a first-time tongue strap applied, is fancied to be on the premises. However, STRIKE is back on a winning mark and, with the return to 6f not expected to be an issue, Jonathan Portman's gelding looks the pick of the bunch in this wide-open contest.

A few with chances but Ruth Carr's NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND looks the way to go here with the form of his reappearance Wolverhampton success working out well. Beyond Equal is on a long losing sequence but still rates the main danger off an easing mark. Strike is another weighted to play a part if ready to roll after six months off the course.

Ghathanfar is interesting off his lowly mark but SYMBOL OF HOPE came to hand early last year and can make a winning stable debut.
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FREDDIE FLEETFOOT produced his best effort to date when dropped back in trip at Taunton earlier in the month and that performance suggested he may go one better sooner rather than later. Albert Park hasn't disgraced himself in juvenile hurdles and is likely to be in the mix with his attentions now switched to handicaps. Inigo and Pride Of Nepal complete the shortlist.

Both ALBERT PARK and Inigo appeal as likely improvers now stepping into handicap company for the first time and can fight this out with narrow preference for Nigel Hawke's fairly useful ex-Irish Flat maiden over Gary Moore's French bumper scorer. Pride of Nepal appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours now returned to hurdles.

This return to good ground is a big plus for CAWTHORNE BANKER (nap), who can deliver on the considerable promise he showed in bumpers.
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HEARTWARMER boasts a smart pedigree and made a winning start to her career at Newcastle in December. That form arguably sets the standard and George Boughey's filly could prove tough to beat, despite being drawn wide in stall nine. Lordsbridge Flyer is capable of building on his two juvenile efforts, while Thursday's Child and Nammos are others worth a second look.

HEARTWARMER and Thursday's Child both looked promising when making winning debuts at Newcastle, particularly the former who put in good late work when landing a 6f novice at that track. George Boughey's charge is taken to see off Thursday's Child, with newcomer Dee's Girl most interesting of the remainder.

The chief form contender is LORDSBRIDGE FLYER. Promising Heartwarmer is feared most.
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Hexham wouldn't be a course that immediately springs to mind as a target venue for Paul Nicholls but this could be an ideal piece of placement for STRATAGEM on just his second start back after wind surgery. Given the selection is already a dual winner in this sphere and should have benefitted from last month's Southwell return, it would be no surprise to see him shine in this company. Shanroe Street and Jerrysback complete the shortlist.

STRATAGEM shaped better than the result back from a long time off at Southwell and could prove too good if building on that. Jerrysback is the danger for a bang in-form yard.

Although below his best after a long break last month, former useful chaser JERRYSBACK should come on for the run.
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BOSTON BONGO spoiled a winning chance when blundering two out at Limerick last time and may have found a good opportunity to make amends. The Barry Fitzgerald-trained gelding, who was having just his second handicap start, rallied well after that mistake to be beaten only half-a-length and the sixth (Another Ocana) gave the form a timely boost when successful on Friday. Miss Gherkin left some modest maiden form well behind when scoring on her handicap debut at Leopardstown last month, while dual-purpose gelding Contrapposto made a pleasing reappearance at the Cork Easter meeting. Inchiquin Star, Pidoyne and Duke Otto all won over C&D last year, while Astrophysicist is another to consider.

The vote goes to PIDOYNE, who failed to fire at Limerick when last seen in late-December but he was in good form prior to that and will have every chance if he puts his best foot forward. Miss Gherkin has to be feared on the back of her Leopardstown display a couple of weeks ago, while Boston Bongo is another with decent enough claims.

Preference is for BOSTON BONGO (nap), who might likely of won but for blundering two out at Limerick last time
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KAADI was just edged out by a very promising filly on her debut at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and, sure to be wiser, the daughter of Soldier's Call can put that experience to good use here. Lady Lovebug appeals on pedigree and the Amo Racing-owned filly is one to seriously consider if attracting support in the betting. Miss Collada runs for a yard in flying form and is another must for consideration.

Mostly newcomers, and the market should guide, but KAADI showed more than enough on debut to suggest she'll be winning sooner rather than later. Lady Lovebug and Bacor could be the pick of the debutantes.

The betting should provide clues but as things stand PATSY SNUGFIT is tentatively preferred to Miss Collada and Lady Lovebug.
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By The Grace has failed to land a serious blow in maiden/novice company but could be a different proposition now sent handicapping and must be respected for Nicky Henderson. Martin Spirit won well from the reopposing Salvatore over 2m at Plumpton last month and was too bad to be true at Market Rasen next time, but the vote goes to SANITISER. His fourth off this mark in a better C&D event in November reads well in the context of this race and Gary Moore's gelding looks a big player if ready to roll on his reappearance.

SWISS MONEY looks to have got in very lightly for his first venture into handicap company so this fairly useful ex-French Flat scorer is fancied to resume winning ways. Gary Moore's Sanitiser appeals as the chief danger on the back of his eye-catching Kempton fourth, with Salvatore and Martin Spirt appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Useful Flat-racer SANITISER caught the eye when travelling strongly for a long way in a higher-grade C&D handicap in November.
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TRILBY built on his promising runs at the back end of last season when gaining a first victory at Catterick earlier in the month. A 2lb rise may not be enough to stop the four-year-old from backing that success up. Huddle Up refused to race at Thirsk on Saturday but did shape well on his return at Doncaster before that and the stiffer finish here is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Alafdhal, Herakles and Hardy Angel complete the shortlist.

SHOWALONG is now 5 lb lower than for his Nottingham success last spring and he has shown enough in 2 starts since returning to action last month to suggest that his turn could again be near. Huddle Up will be a threat if reproducing form akin to his reappearance effort at Doncaster and he is next on the list ahead of Sound Reason and Trilby.

Tim Easterby holds an interesting hand with SHOWALONG and Hardy Angel. Third choice is Trilby.
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HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA got better the further she went on her racecourse bow in a similar race at Stratford last month and the four-year-old created such a favourable impression that a 7lb penalty is not enough to dissuade support in her bid to follow up. Point-to-point winner Squiggles is a notable Rules debutant to monitor in the betting, while Cusack Park rates the pick of the rest with bumper experience.

HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA saw off a subsequent winner when making a successful debut in the mud at Stratford last month and she can defy a penalty. Orkney Blue is interesting on debut for a yard with a good record in bumpers, while Squiggles is respected having been bought for £45,000 after landing a point.

This can go to HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA whose Stratford debut win was franked by the second winning next time. Cusack Park is next best.
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BLOSSOM DE MAI returned from nearly a year's absence to open her account over C&D last November. The Philip Rothwell-trained mare has been quite lightly raced since and comes here on the back of a creditable third to Lovely Reaction at Leopardstown. Brownstone hails from a yard that recorded a double recently at Down Royal and the Yeats gelding has been generally consistent since winning over two miles at Fairyhouse last autumn, although he needs to bounce back after a disappointing effort at Punchestown. Glady Max showed some promise over hurdles last spring and now tackles handicap company for the first time after winning twice in point-to-points. Toor Moon and Jacks Fancy are others to note.

Lots of these have a question mark against them but BLOSSOM DE MAI arrives on the back of a good Leopardstown third and can also boast a C&D success so looks the way to go. Handicap debutant Glady Max is feared most with few miles on the clock, with I Am Spider Man weighted to have a say too if back on his A-game.

C&D winner BLOSSOM DE MAI, a good third in a better-class Leopardstown contest last month, gets the vote
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DEIRA MILE belied odds of 50-1 when finishing an excellent fourth in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster in October and, should all be well ahead of his return, he looks the one to beat. Castle In The Sand, a runner-up on each of his last three starts, looks best placed to take advantage should the selection underperform. St Mungos Park struggled in a warm Newmarket novice on his debut, but he could pick up some minor money in these calmer waters.

DEIRA MILE showed plenty in four starts last season, culminating in a solid fourth in a Group 1 at Doncaster, and he will prove hard to beat back up in trip here. Castle In The Sand is the clear pick for forecast purposes, with Bobacious perhaps the best option for those seeking an each-way angle.

This might be tighter than BHA ratings suggest but DEIRA MILE still edges preference over Castle In The Sand.
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After being pulled up in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham, FRERE D'ARMES ran well for a long way when a respectable third off 1lb higher in a valuable handicap at Ascot last time (second has won since) and Dan Skelton's C&D winner has strong claims now eased in class. Fringill Dike fell when bidding to make it four wins from four over fences in October, but he was progressing well before that and warrants the utmost respect on his return. Duhallow Tommy was going for a four-timer of his own when runner-up at Newbury last month, but a further 2lb rise for that doesn't help.

DUHALLOW TOMMY is going the right way over fences and the form of his Newbury second has already been franked. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Fringill Dike and Thelasthighking are also of interest.

Several have possibilities but DUHALLOW TOMMY has thrived since switched to fences this year and may still be improving.
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WHATEYS QUEST might benefit from some neat planning and having won on Thursday, is well-in as he pursues a debut chase win. His Clonmel success was gained in an unplaced maiden hurdle but nonetheless his revised 111 rating would have excluded him from this race, prior to entry stage. Today's same rider claims 2lb less but has the size to do well over fences. Willie Mullins' lightly-raced eight-year-old Surf Club is no star but is race-fit and could be suited by stepping up in distance on chase debut. Walk Out was left clear at the final fence to win by 37 lengths in a recent point-to-point and being rated 94 over hurdles, has place claims receiving her 7lb mares' allowance. Similarly rated Knocknagappagh is a 23-race maiden while Gali Flight is a 30-race maiden. Iron Allen won an unplaced maiden hurdle last December and has chase experience, while General Clermont is quite exposed.

WHATEYS QUEST is immediately sent chasing after getting off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last week and can make a successful debut over the larger obstacles. Surf Club and Walk Out head the list of dangers.

A very ordinary beginners' chase and last week's maiden hurdle winner WHATEYS QUEST should have as good a chance as any.
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Although COMPOSITE doesn't look obviously well treated ahead of his handicap bow, the gelded son of Cracksman ought to progress on turf this season and must surely have what it takes to land a race of this nature. Lusaka landed a valuable stayers' final at Bath when last in action and he merits respect ahead of his reappearance, while others to note include Insanity and Rockit Tommy.

SONNERIE POWER posted his best effort for current connections when an unlucky-in-running fourth behind Liseo at Kempton at the beginning of the month. If able to avoid traffic problems this time, the 5-y-o could be the answer. The unexposed duo Composite and Rockit Tommy are live dangers, while Liseo should give his running and Lusaka is also shortlisted. The ex-Sir Michael Stoute-trained Wahraan is worth a second look, too, in what is a competitive handicap.

Handicap debutants ROCKIT TOMMY and Composite are the most interesting contenders in this field.
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Fidux stayed on nicely to score over slightly shorter at Newbury last month, but that ended a long losing run and he's not an obvious candidate to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. HIGHSTAKESPLAYER completed a hat-trick over this C&D off 3lb lower in February and his outing when pulling up in the Greatwood 22 days later may have come too soon, so he is given a chance to bounce back now eased in class. Larry has slipped back to the mark he won off at Plumpton in January and must be considered for the yard that won this race in 2022.

DOCPICKEDME shaped better than the result in the Grimthorpe 7 weeks ago and is taken to bounce back to winning ways returned to better ground here. Highstakesplayer could resume his progress, while King's Threshold, successful at Ascot 4 weeks ago, can be a force again if he stays.

This season has not yet got going for KARL PHILIPPE but he's on a good mark now and might be poised to strike.
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LISTENHERETOMEJACK's recent form is ordinary but a capable three-time hurdle winner who competes from a favourable chase rating. Winner of a competitive hurdle on Thyestes Chase day in 2023, he returned lame on his next run and, in last January's renewal of the Gowran race, was reported to be 'clinically abnormal'. However, he showed a little more at Cork recently and today competes from a 9lb lower rating than over hurdles. Drying ground will suit Kilmurry Jj, who is unexposed in chases, but makes his seasonal reappearance. A 10-race maiden, he has nonetheless run some nice races in defeat over hurdles and while well beaten on chase debut at Thurles last October, that was on unsuitably soft ground. Gold Haven is a 20-race maiden but has been running reasonably well in recent hurdles, although debuts over fences. Keep Me Posted is a three-time point-to-point winner and while his racecourse form is poor, is interesting on handicap debut.

GOLD HAVEN has been placed 3 times over hurdles this season and might be worth chancing to make a winning start over fences in a modest handicap. Listenheretomejack and Elegant Dan are respected, while Erigmoor would be of real interest if getting a run.

On his Galway run earlier in the season DA BIG FELLA would have to hold a serious chance, although he needs to improve on recent form
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Although 8lb higher now back on turf following his recent Kempton success, Cock And Bull can put his stamina to good use and play a leading role. However, a chance is taken on SPARTAN WARRIOR. Ollie Sangster's charge didn't show much across his three qualifying runs, but it could be a different story stepped up in trip and sent handicapping for the first time. Continuance is also noted.

COCK AND BULL built on his promising handicap bow when scoring at Kempton earlier this month and remains low mileage. He can follow up. Potential improvers Arch Legend and Spartan Warrior are feared most.

The form choice is Kempton winner COCK AND BULL. Handicap debutants Spartan Warrior and Arch Legend are interesting.
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A wide-open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to GALATA BRIDGE. The gelded son of Golden Horn was progressing steadily when last seen and, given that he is likely to have ideal ground conditions on today's return, there might be room for manoeuvre from his current mark. Robert Walford landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and his representative, Amelia's Dance, looks to hold solid claims. Others to note include Mojo Ego and Yalla Habibi.

The vote in this competitive contest goes to MOJO EGO, who pulled well clear with the runner-up (winner since) when striking at Kelso and he may well have more to offer now moving into a handicap. Fellow handicap debutant Yalla Habibi did the job well in a Fakenham maiden last time and he is feared most, albeit only marginally as Mr Mackay is of strong interest now eased in class, while King William Rufus and Toonagh Warrior are others with decent claims.

Not much went to plan for JUNKANOO in a valuable Sandown handicap last month but he's in much calmer waters here and gets the nod.
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Consistent DROMLEIGH can turn previous form with today's rival Casey West. Twice beaten by Casey West, is 7lb better off today and was within in a head of that rival at Clonmel last-time-out. The selection has fine jumping scope and has winning point-to-point form on yielding ground. Casey West is himself consistent and able and there shouldn't be too much between the pair. Mikey O'Connor switches to ride his own Nice To Meet, who won at Listowel last June and while well-held behind a smart winner at Cork recently, will be ideally suited by today's drying ground. Carrig Wells steps up in grade from his Cork success, where Shiroccosmagicgem finished fifth.

DROMLEIGH can reverse Clonmel placings with Casey West on these revised terms. The Brickey Ranger is a winning pointer and might be up to making his presence felt on his first go in one of these.

A few chances but NICE TO MEET has some flashes of really good form in hunter chases and he edges preference.
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AURIC is a handicapper with a bright future and may well blow his introductory mark of 74 out of the water if he lives up to Oisin Murphy's glowing appraisal following his hard-fought victory at Kempton 16 days ago. Murphy suggested the son of Havana Gold will benefit from a stronger pace and looks sure to get that if the usually free-going Miami Heat helps to set a decent tempo. Acer is respected but can also be keen in his races, a scenario which can set things up nicely for the selection.

Preference is for AURIC, who showed a good attitude when scoring at Kempton earlier this month and remains with potential on handicap debut. Shelbourne and Mesaafi rate the principal dangers.

Miami Heat is of interest on his stable debut but the unexposed AURIC (nap) can make light of his opening mark.
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This would appear to revolve around KAPROYALE, who chased home Aintree Foxhunters' fourth Time Leader at Hereford before landing a point-to-point at Charing last month. Francesca Poste's charge has yet to run a poor race since changing hands in May of 2021 and this looks a golden opportunity for him to enhance that record further. No Getaway appeals as the main danger, while Yccs Portocervo heads the remainder.

KAPROYALE scored again between the flags last month and makes most appeal here. No Getaway is feared most.

Preference is for KAPROYALE, who was second to one of this season's leading British hunter chasers at Hereford in January.
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Richard Hannon's tendency to target races at Windsor cannot be underestimated and, on the back of what has been a sparkling return to form by runners from the yard, HATADORA has a lot going for her as she bids expand on the healthy strike-rate for the stable at this venue. Open to any amount of improvement, the selection debuts on turf from a potentially lenient mark, with the return to 1m a major factor. Kempton winner Palazzo Persico has 7lb more to shoulder, so perhaps Persian Phoenix may pose a bigger threat on these terms.

HATADORA should be suited by the return to this longer trip and gets the nod in the finale. Palazzo Persico and Ocean Bliss can also make their presence felt.

Stall 12 isn't ideal for the well-handicapped Hatadora and the unexposed THEWORLDSNOTENOUGH could be worth siding with.
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