13:35 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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The value may lie with CLANSMAN, who was an authoritative winner at Ayr when last seen and will enjoy this ground. Liam Bailey's charge won first time out last season, which bodes well on this occasion, and he may have too much for recent Southwell winner Star Angel and the capable Torcello, who finished last season with a determined success at Newmarket. Others to note include Captain Haddock, Mister Camacho and Two Brothers.

TORCELLO still looks fairly treated after a 4 lb rise for his Newmarket win last autumn and could take a bit of stopping if resuming in anything like the same form. Start Angel made a bit of a meal of it on AW last time but still rates an obvious danger now switching to handicap company for George Boughey. Two Brothers and Longclaw complete the shortlist.

The very lightly raced 4yo STAR ANGEL brings potential to this handicap debut and is taken to make it 2-2 since joining George Boughey.

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13:40 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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Law Ella travelled well when finding only one too good at Punchestown in February, but she has proved expensive to follow in the past and it may pay to take Gavin Cromwell's mare on once more. The stoutly-bred SMOOTH PLAYER ran his best race over timber to date when runner-up over 2m at Navan and he's fancied to shed his maiden tag over obstacles now faced with a stiffer test. Ottizzini has posted some creditable efforts in defeat of late and is another to note in these calmer waters.

LAW ELLA impressed with the way she travelled at Punchestown last time and can make it fifth time lucky over hurdles, perhaps at the main expense of Ottizzini who acquitted herself well in listed company last time. The shortlist is completed by Gordon Elliott's Navan runner-up Smooth Player.

It didn't look like LAW ELLA was lacking in stamina when second over a similar trip at Punchestown last time and she can go one better

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13:50 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Point-to-point winner El Rio had the race at his mercy when he fell at the last on his Rules debut at Chepstow, but he is likely to be wiser for the experience. Knowwhentoholdem, who won a bumper on his racecourse bow, showed up well enough on his first start over timber and is another likely improver. However, MYLESFROMWICKLOW has shown ability in both previous starts in this sphere and edges preference due to his proven stamina over this sort of trip.

Winning-pointer EL RIO looked all set to make a successful start over hurdles until coming down at the last at Chepstow and is fancied to gain quick compensation at the chief expense of Mylesfromwicklow, who has shown some fairly useful form but could have to settle for runner-up spot once more. The Warren Greatrex-trained duo Militaire and James Jet can fight it out for minor honours.

El Rio is respected but this might go to MYLESFROMWICKLOW, who went down fighting at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago.

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14:00 Leopardstown Maiden 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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BOLD AS LOVE made an encouraging debut when second to a promising filly of Dermot Weld's who had previous experience here in October and she looks the one to beat on her return. Tender Kiss possesses a nice blend of speed and stamina in her pedigree and warrants close attention in the market on her introduction, although Ryan Moore is on Dundalk fourth Warm Heart. Toistiun finished a never-nearer third at the Curragh last week and should appreciate this stiffer test, with Curvature making most appeal of the remaining opposition.

Lots of potential on show here, not least from Donnacha O'Brien's Irish 1000 Guineas entrant BOLD AS LOVE who shaped very well when a debut second here last autumn and can go one better now. Aidan O'Brien saddles two interesting contenders in the shape of Dundalk-fourth Warm Heart and debutante Tender Kiss and they can follow home the selection in that order.

BOLD AS LOVE was outpaced by the smart Tarawa on debut here over 7f last term but will be more at home over this trip.

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14:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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THERE'S THE DOOR was somewhat unlucky not to add another victory to her name last season, but she never had an opportunity over this distance until now. A sister to American Oaks winner Rhea Moon, David Evans' filly should relish this trip, as should the unexposed Nights Over Egypt, who could be interesting as a three-year-old. Demilion and Forceful Speed both have the form to get involved, while the consistent Mighty River cannot be ruled out either.

MIGHTY RIVER's AW form has a progressive look to it, and assuming he's as effective on turf, he looks the pick at the weights. Demilion should also have plenty more to offer, while Cloudbreaker's return on the AW looks pretty good form and she retains potential.

Preference is for CLOUDBREAKER whose fourth in an above-average Wolverhampton novice in February should have set her up nicely for this.

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14:15 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Ballyquin Bay makes both his seasonal and handicap debut off what could prove a workable mark and Gordon Elliott's charge isn't taken lightly. WINDING RIVER, however, posted two improved bids over fences since his last appearance over the smaller obstacles and the six-year-old could take some beating if given a similarly positive ride in this sphere. Ballyglass Beauty weakened into third in the latter stages over 2m7f at Thurles last month, his first appearance for 89 days, and he also merits respect now eased slightly in distance.

WINDING RIVER was in good form over fences when last seen and, if tuned up, he looks fairly treated back over hurdles. Ballyquin Bay is lightly raced and could pose a threat, while Aliunde isn't without hope upped markedly in trip.

Open enough but it could be the turn of the consistent BALLYGLASS BEAUTY, with Fruit Blossom and Winding River likely dangers

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14:25 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Allo Allo is effective on the front end and is likely to make this a good test if he runs his usual race. That scenario will ideally suit UPTON ROAD, who went close when second over a similar trip in a higher class off this mark two starts ago. He should be doing his best work at the finish now back down in distance and the booking of 3lb claimer Liam Harrison further enhances his appeal. Gamaret is also taken seriously but he has a question to answer over his stamina, especially under top weight.

EATON COLLINA showed a tenacious attitude to get off the mark over fences at Chepstow recently and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent Kerry Lee's 8-y-o from doubling his tally. The main danger could be Allo Allo, who is a horse heading in the right direction and shaped well when runner-up on chasing debut at Carlisle just under 6 weeks ago. Upton Road looks best of the remainder.

Preference is for EATON COLLINA, who won at Chepstow in February and may well be seen to even better effect on today's slower ground.

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14:35 Leopardstown Group 3 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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HANS ANDERSEN, who was a game second in last year's Futurity Stakes, sets the standard at present and he is taken to make a successful return. A son of Frankel out of an Arcano mare, the mount of Ryan Moore is the ready pick of Aidan O'Brien's two intended runners and will provide a good yardstick towards the early pecking order for the Classics at Ballydoyle. Having finished third in the Killavullan Stakes last autumn, Bold Discovery has C&D experience and is a clear second choice in this company. O'Brien's Carracci is suggested as the best of the rest.

HANS ANDERSEN kept some very good company last autumn after landing a maiden here and is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of Bold Discovery, who should build on his very good third in the Killavullan Stakes here last backend. Dundalk maiden winner Carracci, a stablemate of the selection, is less exposed but open to plenty of improvement and worth considering too.

Despite an indifferent display in the National Stakes HANS ANDERSEN is tipped against Bold Discovery in what looks like a match

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14:45 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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A major disappointment when well beaten as favourite for the Horris Hill last October, STRIKING STAR must hold every chance on the drop in grade. The son of Dubawi had impressed at Sandown on debut and, given his stable's record around here, he should have too much for Overrule, who also carries a penalty for a taking success at Redcar last November. Palamon is open to improvement as a three-year-old, while the same can also be said of Southwell winner Mr Squires.

STRIKING STAR disappointed when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury but is well worth another chance back down in class given the manner of his debut win at Sandown. Overrule looked potentially useful when making all at Redcar in November so must be respected, while Theoryofeverything is a newcomer to note.

Overrule is second choice but it's easy to be drawn to the Gosden 325,000-guinea newcomer THEORYOFEVERYTHING.

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14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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The booking of Rachel Blackmore for TIPP FOR MAC catches the eye and the six-year-old must hold every chance if building upon a career-best effort when placed at Clonmel. A mark of 102 on his handicap debut seems feasible and the 4lb he receives from Steppenwolf could prove crucial, with that gelding looking his main danger following a strong second at Fairyhouse in December. His stablemate Carlton Gardens is another to consider, along with C&D winners Trishknowsbest and I Don't Get It.

TIPP FOR MAC was a good third in a novice at Clonmel last time and looks open to improvement, so he's preferred to Steppenwolf, who arrives on the back of an excellent run at Fairyhouse. Warm In Gorey is also considered.

Handicap debutant TIPP FOR MAC is taken to get off the mark, although he could face stiff opposition from Steppenwolf

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15:00 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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A few of these crossed swords in the Boodles at the Festival and are likely to find this is a more winnable target at this stage of their development. MR FREEDOM (fifth) was best of the bunch (and the British) at Cheltenham and given the amount of misfortune he suffered on the day with the saddle slipping and him being struck into, his effort was highly commendable. Afadil (eighth) and Fils De Roi (ninth) renew rivalries and are shortlisted in their attempts to get back on track, while the well-supported Bad weakened after racing too free. Fourofakind is on the up and is also considered.

A cracking juvenile handicap. An opening mark of 110 could easily underestimate BLUEGRASS based on Flat ability so he's taken to provide Stuart Edmunds with a second successive win in this race, but there are stacks of dangers. Bad was a lot better than his finishing position suggests in the Fred Winter and is second choice. Afadil, Grappa Nonino and Mr Freedom are others with plenty to recommend them.

Lots are of interest but MR FREEDOM, Grappa Nonino and Afadil may be the best options.

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15:10 Leopardstown Group 3 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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NEVER ENDING STORY appeals as just the type to improve at three and the Group 1-placed filly can notch up a 12th win in the event for Aidan O'Brien. One of her main challengers Zarinsk (fourth) was behind her when she landed the Silver Flash over C&D last summer, although Ger Lyons' filly improved to win the Listed Ingabelle Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend. Matilda Picotte was progressive and consistent as a juvenile, and may have more to come over 7f, while this trip could also be a plus for bloodless Naas scorer Dame Kiri. Ocean Quest cannot be ruled out either.

Plenty of potential on show here with TARAWA, who has just a maiden win to her name taken to make a leap forward on reappearance given her pedigree and connections. Aidan O'Brien-trained pair Never Ending Story and Dame Kiri are just a couple of potential threats.

This looks open but NEVER ENDING STORY showed enough in two Group 1 appearances to suggest she can add to a C&D Group 3 success

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15:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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Hyperfocus was last seen posting a cracking second in a class 2 contest at York in October and the nine-year-old merits consideration on this ease in class. Tim Easterby's inmate does, however, have a 2lb rise to overcome and a race-fit SWAYZE makes slightly more appeal. The son of Showcasing showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning on the all-weather at Newcastle last month and, with a soft-ground success at Haydock to his name, he ticks a lot of boxes. Dream Composer and Blind Beggar also warrant respect in a wide-open event.

Lots with chances but it could pay to side with BERNARDO O'REILLY who goes very well fresh and has slipped back to the same mark as when winning this 12 months ago. Fine 5 lb claimer Billy Loughnane rides for the first time too. Gisburn goes well in the mud and figures on an attractive mark so could emerge as the chief threat, although Blind Beggar has thrived since joining Mick Appleby and must enter calculations. Abolish is another weighted to have a say and completes the shortlist.

Blind Beggar is respected but the lowest draw is not ideal and CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD gets the vote under William Buick.

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15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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The value may lie with CIRCUS ACT, who has not been outside the first three in her last five starts and was narrowly denied by a subsequent winner at Doncaster last month. The step up in trip may only aid her cause and the daughter of Buratino is preferred to stablemates Queenie Newall and Soldaro, both of whom arrive with decent enough claims. Return To Base has yet to back up the form of her maiden hurdle win at Punchestown last May but she is not one to dismiss, while Bella Bliss is also considered.

CIRCUS ACT has found some improvement of late and gets a narrow vote in this competitive handicap. Gavin Cromwell saddles a couple of interesting contenders in Soldaro and the returning Queenie Newall, while Gordon Elliott's Jenny Flex strikes as a likely improver in handicaps.

Gavin Cromwell holds a strong hand here, with QUEENIE NEWALL preferred to Soldaro

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15:35 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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FRERE D'ARMES kept his unbeaten record over fences intact when displaying a polished round of jumping to beat subsequent Betfair Hurdle hero Aucunrisque at Newbury in November and he looks more than capable of shrugging off an 8lb rise in the handicap. Prince Escalus returned to winning ways at Wetherby and, if gaining an uncontested lead, may prove the biggest threat. Xcitations, who finished behind in second on that occasion, makes most appeal of the remainder.

FRERE D'ARMES looked a natural when winning both his starts over fences in November and is probably still ahead of his mark given his potential. This should be run at a good pace with in-form front-runners Corrigeen Rock, Fast Buck and Prince Escalus heading up the opposition.

The Dan Skelton-trained FRERE D'ARMES (nap) showed strong form when winning his first two chase starts and can score again.

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15:45 Leopardstown Group 3 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Aidan O'Brien fields a quality trio in his bid for a remarkable 12th winner of this race, with ALEXANDROUPOLIS, a leading ante-post fancy for the English Derby, a likely candidate to enhance the statistics. The once-raced son of Camelot comfortably landed a Galway maiden, beating a stablemate who was subsequently second in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud. The form is rock-solid and he is first to note ahead of classy Ballydoyle companions Mohawk Chief and Denmark. A strong threat is also posed by Alder, who aims to secure back-to-back successes in this contest for Donnacha O'Brien.

Aidan O'Brien has farmed this Group 3 in recent years and his highly promising Camelot colt ALEXANDROUPOLIS looks the way to go on the back of an impressive debut success at Galway in the autumn. Stablemate Denmark has more experience and could prove the chief threat, although both Alder and White Birch have better days ahead of them and can have a say too in a fascinating contest.

Ryan Moore's mount ALEXANDROUPOLIS looked smart when winning a Galway maiden on soft ground and can boost his Derby claims

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15:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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BAD COMPANY was largely consistent last season and has every chance if picking up from his latest performance when runner-up at Newmarket in October. Flyin' Solo has clearly had his problems but he is likely to be involved if reproducing his second-placed effort at Ascot last May. Tiger Beetle arrives fit from the all-weather and will be waiting to capitalise if the aforementioned duo fail to fire.

FLYIN' SOLO is still relatively unexposed and it's worth taking a chance that he's ready to roll back from a long absence. Sir Rumi and Bad Company are both consistent types who should be on the premises making their seasonal debut.

The Richard Hannon-trained SIR RUMI (nap) ran well here on both his first and final runs last season and can make a winning return.

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16:00 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 28f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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The step up to this extreme trip could work the oracle for MALINA GIRL, a daughter of Malinas, who has had progeny that have excelled over three miles-plus. Gavin Cromwell's mare was really consistent until struggling in a hot Leopardstown handicap, and decent ground looks another plus. Fakiera has been set some stiff assignments, while My Design has scope for improvement on just her third run over fences. Punitive beat Fakiera in the Porterstown in December so is a guaranteed stayer, with The Dabbler, The Jam Man and Wa Wa others to note.

MY DESIGN has taken really well to chasing and looks potentially well-in switched to a handicap. Mercury Lane left his previous efforts in this sphere well behind when landing a gamble in a maiden chase at Wexford and bettered that when second in a handicap there 2 days ago, while Wa Wa returns to chasing on the back of 2 big-field wins over hurdles.

The selection is local hope ARCHIES CHARM who's been running with credit against well-handicapped rivals and may be able to last home

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16:10 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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The Imposter has enjoyed a fine season with five wins to his name, but his latest dead-heat at Ffos Las suggests that the handicapper may be catching up with him and he could prove vulnerable to the unexposed CHARGING POINT. Laura Morgan's inmate was a ready winner on his second start in a handicap at Southwell and looks the type to relish this extra distance. Scamallach Liath was far from disgraced when runner-up on his handicap bow at Exeter and is another to consider in first-time cheekpieces.

CHARGING POINT was value for extra when making his second start in handicaps a winning one at Southwell a month ago, and with this trip likely to unlock more, his revised mark is well within range. The Imposter is absolutely thriving and is second choice, with Revasser another to consider.

The Imposter makes a quick return from a hard race and it may be worth chancing CHARGING POINT who looks a stayer in the making.

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16:20 Leopardstown Handicap 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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PULSE LIGHT has a nice weight in this with Siobhan Rutledge taking 5lb off his back. The Dragon Pulse gelding stayed on well to finish third on a recent outing at Dundalk, over a mile, and looked like he would appreciate stepping up to this trip. He also seemed to handle testing conditions when fourth at Thurles last October so ticks a lot of boxes. Ballydoyle filly Starry Eyed commands plenty of respect on her handicap debut off an attractive looking mark of 82. She had three solid runs in maidens last season, including on heavy ground at the Curragh. Aurifodina won here over a mile last October, with plenty of cut in the ground, and she looks another for the shortlist. She is just a pound higher than when a good second here on her most recent start in October.

A highly-competitive three-year-old handicap. DUBAWI SPECTRE was overhauled only late by Autocrat at Dundalk last time and a chance is taken that the slightly shorter trip and small swing in the weights could help Jessica Harrington's gelding turn the tables. Teutates will need to learn to race more efficiently but looks open to significant progress, with Aurifodina also considered.

Loads of these have squeaks but a chance is taken on PULSE LIGHT for the in-form Noel Meade yard, despite his wide draw.

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16:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Mohi appeared to appreciate the extra distance when finishing second over 7f at Kempton last month and he could have more to offer on this switch to the turf. A chance, however, is taken on ASCOT ADVENTURE, who makes both his stable and seasonal debut for David O'Meara. The selection didn't appear to stay 1m on his October appearance at Haydock but is now 1lb lower than last season's success at that course. Gorak has some solid form over this distance to his name and completes the shortlist.

Several in with a squeak but COLD STARE shaped well on reappearance at this meeting last year and, now operating from much lower in the weights, he gets the vote to snap a lengthy losing run. Mohi turned in his best effort for quite some time when runner-up at Kempton last month so he may emerge as the main danger, with stable-switcher Ascot Adventure and Iris Dancer another couple to consider.

Bill Turner's veteran LITTLE BOY BLUE won't mind what the weather does and has a very solid record when fresh. He gets the nod.

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16:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHES SOME DOLL can gain a deserved victory here. The Yeats mare has had some jumping issues but has run well on her last couple of starts, most recently when second to Motown Maggie at Navan early last month. She was just pipped close home then and off a pound higher mark must have a big shout of gaining compensation. So Ladylike has a feather weight in this with Shane O'Callaghan taking a valuable 7lb off and she could be a danger. Another daughter of Yeats, she ran really well on her penultimate outing when chasing home Ocean Legacy over fences at Wexford. Full Noise has been out of form recently but market moves would be interesting off a lowly mark.

INDIE BELLE returns to chasing for the first time since her Tramore maiden success in December and gets the nod for Robert Widger. Shes Some Doll rates an obvious danger on the back of last month's Navan second. Philip Rothwell has twice tasted success in this race in recent years so it would also be no surprise to see Agirlcalledchloe go well.

The most prudent option looks to be the in-form SHES SOME DOLL (nap), who seems to have got her jumping sorted

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16:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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TWO FOR GOLD found the Magners Plate at the Cheltenham Festival too much to handle and the 10-year-old has been given an excellent chance by the handicapper, having dropped him 6lb, ahead of his first run in a veterans' contest. Wishing And Hoping won the final of this series at Sandown in January and bids to bounce back from a heavy defeat in Listed company at Kelso. Larry won here on his return to action in November and following a couple of ordinary efforts, took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Newbury last month.

RUN TO MILAN shaped as if retaining all of his ability when third behind Wishing And Hoping in the Veterans' Series Final at Sandown and Victor Dartnall's charge is taken to come out on top this time with the yard resurgent in recent days. Two For Gold is used to keeping much better company than this so also needs considering under top weight.

The veterans present rather mixed credentials but a chance is taken that TWO FOR GOLD can return to something like last season's form.

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16:55 Leopardstown Handicap 8ff - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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Paul Flynn said he was going to target a race at Leopardstown with CHEERS AGAIN after his most recent win at Dundalk and there could be a bit more to come from the Mukhadram gelding despite a couple of hikes for his wins on the all-weather. He won with plenty in hand when scoring twice on the polytrack over the winter and despite a 19lb rise for his last win he's fancied to go in again. Robert Whearty takes a useful 7lb off his back now. Dunum was in terrific form last season, winning four on the bounce before finishing up with a good runner-up effort at the Curragh. He is only a pound higher than when last seen and has to be respected. Lord Vader was picked up cheaply at the sales last summer by Emmet Mullins and market moves for the Ulysses gelding would be interesting.

This has a very open look to it but PRINCESS RAJJ looks ready for 1m and back on her last winning mark, she's certainly weighted to strike. A 6-month absence asks a question but she's in very good hands so she gets the vote in favour of Dunum and Cheers Again.

Having run a stormer in the Irish Lincoln a week ago, COMFORT LINE is taking a drop in class here and can claim this.

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17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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STONE OF DESTINY arrives seeking a first victory since landing the Portland here in September 2020 and has gradually dropped down the handicap over the winter months. A couple of his recent efforts have suggested the fire still burns and this may be an ideal opportunity to strike, with some of his likely main rivals lacking a recent run. High Opinion remains open to improvement on just his seventh career outing, while others to note include Burj Malinka and Prospect.

A typically competitive sprint handicap. PROSPECT only emptied late on returning at Newcastle last month and, with the benefit of that recent run under his belt, gets the nod ahead of the less-exposed High Opinion. The majority of the field hold some sort of frame claim, with Good Luck Fox perhaps of most interest of the remainder.

Preference is for BURJ MALINKA who should relish the likely soft conditions and has gone well fresh in the past.

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17:10 Downpatrick Conditions Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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CUSTERS MISTAKE had some decent 'track' form a couple of years ago and could prove the pick here after a couple of wins in point-to-points. The Zoffany gelding was only beaten a head in a Roscommon maiden hurdle back in September 2021 and was also placed a couple of times over fences. He has struck twice having had his sights lowered in point-to-points this year and this looks a winnable opportunity now back on the racecourse. Shantou Snow is a potential improver and could be the danger. He took a maiden at Kirkistown in February on his second start and that form has been boosted since with the runner-up going on to score by a wide margin back at the same venue. Faith Loving has some good point-to-point form and this is a lot easier than the hunters chase he ran in at Fairyhouse, behind the exciting Ferns Lock. He could get involved at the business end this time.

SHANTOU SHOW opened his account in points at the second attempt and might well be able to go in again in a weak hunter. Custers Mistake looks the main danger ahead of Ahaknowyerself.

Probably about half of these have a life but CUSTERS MISTAKE, not too shabby under Rules in the past, comes here on a roll

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17:20 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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JERRASH pulled up in a Pertemps qualifier at Haydock but he was found to be coughing post-race and the six-year-old, a winner on hurdling debut at this track in January of last year, is capable of bouncing back from that display. Top Of The Bill has to enter the reckoning based on his Exeter victory on his penultimate start, while others capable of a decent showing include Rocky Man and Ivaldi.

ROCKY MAN was on the up prior to seeming amiss last time, so he's worth a chance too resume progress and land this at the possible expense of Hasty Parisian, who is on a handy mark. Certainly Red is a big player if he can reproduce his recent chasing form back over the smaller obstacles.

The in-form chaser Certainly Red has to be respected but this could go to SHANTOU EXPRESS, who has dropped down the weights.

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17:30 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:30 Leopardstown Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LEABALAND was narrowly denied on his most recent start at Dundalk and looks capable of winning again off this kind of mark. The Cappella Sansevero gelding lost out by a head in a tight finish last time and is only a couple of pounds higher now. He has winning form in soft ground in the past so looks fairly versatile that way. Purple Gown ran a big race when second to Razdan on her return to action at the Curragh last weekend and looks a danger here despite a 6lb rise for that effort. Lauroline has been knocking on the door in all-weather maidens and is on a fair mark now trying handicap company. A lot of her sire's progeny handle soft ground well.

KHATTAAT bounced back to form when runner-up at Dundalk last time, with the winner Chazzesmee scoring again since, so the 4-y-o can build on that effort to open his account with Colin Keane booked for the ride. Notforalongtime has been holding his form well and is feared most, ahead of Purple Gown.

Having faced an impossible task against a now 92-rated rival last time, KHATTAAT won't have a rival of that calibre to beat today.

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17:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

STAR OF ARIA produced his best effort to date when third at Southwell in November and remains on the same mark on his return to turf, having not run too badly at Redcar on his second career outing in September. Sherdil won twice at Beverley last year and may have further improvement to come this season, while Phoenix Beach and Ey Up It's Maggie complete the shortlist.

The finale can go the way of HEY MR, who shaped well at this course on his final outing last season, faring best of those who raced stand side. The 5-y-o could be ready to take advantage of his career-low mark on his first start for Paul Midgley, though Ey Up It's Maggie is respected as she drops in grade. Phoenix Beach completes the shortlist.

This can go to EY UP IT'S MAGGIE who is 8lb lower than for her last win and drops into a Class 5 handicap for the first time.

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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