1 Friday 12th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 28 Races on Friday 12th April 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (6/4 +45%) Inothewayurthinkin	6/4(+45%)	(5) Inothewayurthinkin 6/4, Useful novice hurdler and even better form over fences, justifying strong support when opening his chase account in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham under a confident ride (form of his third to Gaelic Warrior at Limerick in December boosted in the Arkle). Major player with further progress to come. Made a mockery of his mark in the Kim Muir; new rating puts him top in this field.
2 2nd (6) (9/2 -35%) Iroko	9/2(-35%)	(6) Iroko 9/2, Thrived over hurdles in 2022/23, successful in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham and good third in the Sefton at this meeting. Easy winner of a Warwick novice on his seasonal/chase debut, before mid-field in the Golden Miller at Cheltenham after a 4-month absence. Remains open to improvement. Ran well in the Sefton on this card last year; should still have more to offer over fences.
3 3rd (4) (5/1 +17%) Heart Wood	5/1(+17%)	(4) Heart Wood 5/1, Winner over hurdles in France and shaped encouragingly when runner-up in maiden chases on his first 3 starts for current yard. Switched to handicapping, proved a different proposition when landing the Leopardstown Chase in February in impressive style. Well worth his place at this level. May well build on his DRF success (2m5f); possibilities, provided he stays the new trip.
4 4th (2) (6/1 -50%) Chianti Classico	6/1(-50%)	(2) Chianti Classico 6/1, Completed a hat-trick over hurdles last season and has quickly developed into a smart chaser, making it 3 wins from 4 starts in this sphere with an assured display in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham. Up in grade but he has the potential of even more still to offer over fences. Much too good for his rivals in the Ultima at Cheltenham; progressive and warrants respect.
5th 5th (1) (9/1 -50%) Broadway Boy	9/1(-50%)	(1) Broadway Boy 9/1, Made a successful start over fences in a Worcester novice and has scored twice at Cheltenham since, the form of his handicap win in December boosted by the second and third subsequently. Faced a tough ask having to concede weight when third of 5 at Warwick in January. Cheekpieces reached for. The form of his Cheltenham win (penultimate start) is very strong; fresher than his rivals.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (8/1 +6%) Giovinco	8/1(+6%)	(3) Giovinco 8/1, Unbeaten in 3 starts over hurdles and largely progressive sent chasing this season, winning novice handicap at this C&D on his second outing of the campaign. Soon back on track in a match at Newcastle in February, before an excellent third in the Broadway Chase at Cheltenham. Not discounted. Ran well in the Brown Advisory; the only C&D winner in this field; not dismissed.

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13:45 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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

This may represent a steep rise in grade for CHIANTI CLASSICO, but the way in which he won the Ultima at Cheltenham suggested that he may be up to the task. It was that very contest last year which produced a Grand National and Punchestown Gold Cup winner, and Kim Bailey's charge may be able to follow suit having scored on three of his four starts over fences. An impressive winner off top-weight in the Kim Muir, Inothewayurthinkin has experience at the top level and there should be more improvement forthcoming over this trip. Iroko didn't cut much ice on his return in the Turners but going up in trip is likely to suit, while C&D winner Giovinco is another to note after a creditable third in the Brown Advisory.

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN recorded a first success over fences in fine style when landing the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival, relishing the step up in trip, and he can continue his progression to follow up returned to Grade 1 company. Heart Wood also showed improved form when winning a major handicap at Leopardstown on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Chianti Classico.

Inothewayurthinkin and Chianti Classico are respected, while IROKO (narrowly preferred) is interesting back up in distance.

13:58 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (8/11 +42%) Yalla Habibi	8/11(+42%)	(7) Yalla Habibi 8/11, Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, badly hampered and unlucky not to win when third at Hereford last month (final start for Anthony Charlton). The one to beat on first start for in-form Harriet Dickin. Promising runs over hurdles (all over 2m3f); has the best form but trip/track a concern.
2 2nd (2) (10/3 +5%) Diamond Koda	10/3(+5%)	(2) Diamond Koda 10/3, Fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers. Filled the same position on 19.5f Doncaster hurdle debut in March and unseated first at Market Rasen 4 weeks later. Likely to go well. Second in two bumpers and on both completed starts over hurdles; has a chance.
3 3rd (3) (15/2 -15%) Get A Superstar	15/2(-15%)	(3) Get A Superstar 15/2, Newcastle bumper winner in December but pulled up (said to have an irregular heartbeat) on Sedgefield hurdle debut in January and only a modest fourth at Carlisle since. Still early days but needs improvement. Heavy-ground bumper winner who needs to improve on his hurdling form; first run on good.
4 4th (5) (33/1 -106%) Motazzen	33/1(-106%)	(5) Motazzen 33/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2½m) for George Baker. Shaped as though in need of the run on last month's hurdle/stable debut and this will reveal more. Three-time Flat winner, the latest over 1m6f on soft; well beaten on hurdles debut.
5th 5th (1) (6/1 -71%) Big Cheese	6/1(-71%)	(1) Big Cheese 6/1, Fair 1¾m Flat winner for Ed Bethell. Should go well if taking to his new discipline after 6 months. Fair on the Flat, winning over 1m6f in August when blinkered; interesting newcomer..
6th 6th (9) (40/1 -233%) Sister Julienne	40/1(-233%)	(9) Sister Julienne 40/1, Modest form when placed on the first two of 3 bumpers starts and ran to a similar level when second of 6 on her 2m Hereford hurdle debut in October. Pulled up at Catterick over Christmas and off since. Tongue tied first time. Best on good/good to firm; has a chance on her Hereford 2nd in October; tongue-tie tried.
7th 7th (6) (80/1 -100%) Saint Vic	80/1(-100%)	(6) Saint Vic 80/1, Well held on Chepstow bumper debut in October. Showed a bit more when fifth in 2m Southwell maiden hurdle 7 weeks later. Off 4 months. Will need improvement to trouble the likes of Yalla Habibi. Improved on bumper run when fifth in maiden hurdle last time; further progress needed.
8th 8th (8) (200/1 -100%) J'ventile	200/1(-100%)	(8) J'ventile 200/1, Little impact in 3 bumpers and pulled up on Fontwell hurdle debut in January. Only modest efforts so far and needs to improve on this first run on good ground..
9th 9th (4) (125/1 -400%) Mop's A Legend	125/1(-400%)	(4) Mop's A Legend 125/1, Poor form in 2 bumpers/hurdles. First-time cheekpieces need to spark big improvement back from 9 months off. Ordinary form so far (ducked out latest starts); back from a break; others stronger.

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13:58 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DIAMOND KODA got no further than the first hurdle when unseating at Market Rasen on his latest outing. The five-year-old, who produced a consistent level of form in bumpers, is taken to make amends on this occasion and shed the maiden tag. A flatter track might aid the cause of Get A Superstar, who was a beaten favourite at Carlisle in February, while Yalla Habibi is expected to be in the mix once again.

This looks a good chance for YALLA HABIBI to gain compensation for his unlucky defeat at Hereford. Diamond Koda is the obvious one for the forecast spot ahead of Jamie Snowden Flat recruit Big Cheese.

This may be too sharp for Yall Habibi so DIAMOND KODA is selected to get off the mark on his fourth run over hurdles.

14:20 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (5/1 +33%) Kateira	5/1(+33%)	(6) Kateira 5/1, Three-time novice hurdle winner last season and ended her campaign with excellent second in a C&D Grade 1 novice at this meeting. Below par in 2 comeback runs in November but back on form when fourth of 11 over 21f at Kempton 4 weeks ago. Much respected. Second in Grade 1 C&D novice last April; could build on her recent solid 4th at Kempton.
2 2nd (5) (9/1 +0%) Jango Baie	9/1(+0%)	(5) Jango Baie 9/1, Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles, latterly the Grade 1 Formby over 2m here on Boxing Day. Not at best when runner-up in small field at Huntingdon in February but back to form when ½-length second in 2¼m Kelso Grade 2 6 weeks ago. His opening handicap mark looks workable. Won Grade 1 novice here in December; improvement needed on h'cap debut but it's possible.
3 3rd (21) (7/1 +42%) Inthewaterside	7/1(+42%)	(21) Inthewaterside 7/1, Imposing sort who was unbeaten in 2 bumper runs and has taken well to hurdling this season, winning an Ascot maiden and Lingfield handicap around 2½m. Good second of 6 in Ascot novice latest and unexposed for top yard now tackling only his second handicap. Hooded first time. Form of Ascot novice second has been franked; could be on a good mark now back in handicap.
4 4th (8) (14/1 +0%) What's Up Darling	14/1(+0%)	(8) What's Up Darling 14/1, Bumper winner last spring who was having only his second start over hurdles when landing a 2m Navan Grade 3 (heavy) in November. Bettered that form when second in a Grade 3 at Gowran in February and made a sound start to his handicap career when sixth of 21 in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (2½m). Soundly beaten when sixth in the Martin Pipe but that could turn out to be a red-hot race.
5th 5th (12) (66/1 -65%) Spirit D'aunou	66/1(-65%)	(12) Spirit D'aunou 66/1, His success on heavy ground at Sandown (2m) in December was his fifth win in 6 starts. His run of good form has come to a halt in the Betfair at Newbury and Imperial Cup at Sandown this spring and his hopes are pinned on a step up in trip helping him to regain the progressive thread. Continued prolific start to career at Sandown in December but down the field twice since.
6th 6th (4) (20/1 -25%) Might I	20/1(-25%)	(4) Might I 20/1, Useful hurdler. Showed similar form over fences before Christmas (won a match race at Exeter) but his jumping was an issue and he also made mistakes back hurdling at Cheltenham last month, finishing mid-field in the Coral Cup. Others are preferred. Finished 13th in Coral Cup after very bad blunder; down to an attractive mark.
7th 7th (10) (16/1 +0%) Uncle Bert	16/1(+0%)	(10) Uncle Bert 16/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Perth in September. Struggled immediately after that but firmly back on the up with wins in the mud at Wetherby and Bangor in recent months. 8 lb higher in a deeper race now but he will be at home on this ground. Comfortable wins under James Turner the last twice; possible he's still ahead of h'capper.
8th 8th (16) (5/1 +38%) Ocastle Des Mottes	5/1(+38%)	(16) Ocastle Des Mottes 5/1, Dual 2¼m winner in France. Didn't get close to justifying favouritism in Betfair on yard debut but more promising signs when fifth of 21 in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham since, the fact he only weakened late on encouraging given he pulled hard. Could have big say if reffited hood helps him to settle. Pulled hard when 15l fifth in the Martin Pipe; the first-time hood could help him settle.
9th 9th (19) (5/1 +50%) Champagne Twist	5/1(+50%)	(19) Champagne Twist 5/1, Irish point winner and going the right way over hurdles for new connections, making a successful handicap debut in the very competitive EBF Final at Sandown (2½m, soft) last month. Raised 7 lb for that but there's almost certainly more to come. Won the EBF Novices' Final at Sandown and a 7lb rise may not stop this unexposed 6yo.
\|F\| \|F\| (20) (100/1 -257%) Tronador	100/1(-257%)	(20) Tronador 100/1, Won this race in 2021 but has rarely threatened over jumps since. Did score on the Flat last summer but pulled up back hurdling at Chepstow in October and given a break since finishing a well-held fifth on chase debut in November. Others are more obvious. Won this race in 2021 but returns from some time off today and others are more compelling.
\|U\| \|U\| (1) (25/1 -56%) Springwell Bay	25/1(-56%)	(1) Springwell Bay 25/1, Scored over 21f at Cheltenham in November and resumed his progress when going down by a neck in 3m handicap at Musselburgh in February. No surprise were he to pull out more again but a really smart effort will be needed under top weight. Clear 2nd at Musselburgh latest and the neck winner has followed up; solid each-way claims.
10th 10th (9) (40/1 +39%) Guard Your Dreams	40/1(+39%)	(9) Guard Your Dreams 40/1, Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2021/22 but has yet to show he retains that ability in 3 comeback outings this term, on the latest finishing down the field in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham. Very well handicapped on his old form but tailed off in the Coral Cup last month.
11th 11th (17) (28/1 -27%) Serious Operator	28/1(-27%)	(17) Serious Operator 28/1, Enhanced good strike rate over hurdles when successful at Kelso (21f, soft) 6 weeks ago. His fifth of 19 in the Lanzarote at Kempton prior to that shows he can mix it in competitive handicaps but he's gone up another 5 lb for Kelso. Two wins from his last three starts; up in grade today but could continue to progress.
12th 12th (3) (22/1 +0%) Sonigino	22/1(+0%)	(3) Sonigino 22/1, Three wins last season and built on good in-frame efforts in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow and Greatwood at Cheltenham in autumn when scoring over C&D (heavy) in December. Has struggled in Lanzarote at Kempton and Martin Pipe at Cheltenham since, though. Has run really well on both visits to Aintree but he's been disappointing the last twice.
13th 13th (13) (12/1 -9%) Theatre Man	12/1(-9%)	(13) Theatre Man 12/1, Useful, dual-winning hurdler who has bettered that form in defeat over fences this term, notably second to Ginny's Destiny in the Timeform Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham in January. Fell in the Plate there since and now reverts to hurdles. Well handicapped on this season's chase form & showed promise in novice hurdles last term.
14th 14th (11) (22/1 -57%) Boombawn	22/1(-57%)	(11) Boombawn 22/1, Largely progressive sort who scored over C&D (good) last May and followed up in a 21f Kempton handicap (good to soft) 10 months later. Much fresher than most for this stage of the season but testing ground a slight question mark and Harry Skelton is on Kateira this time. Won over C&D last May and belated follow-up at Kempton last month; doubt about soft going.
15th 15th (22) (13/2 +19%) Making Headway	13/2(+19%)	(22) Making Headway 13/2, Irish point winner who has done well over hurdles for new connections, winning pair of novices around 2m. Good start to his handicap career when fourth of 16 in Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m again) and he leaves the firm impression there'll be more to come now stepped up to 2½m. Cheekpieces added. Rallied for fourth of 16 in the Imperial Cup and open to improvement now up in trip.
16th 16th (14) (40/1 -43%) Playful Saint	40/1(-43%)	(14) Playful Saint 40/1, Lightly-raced 9-y-o who returned better than ever when neck second of 5 to Milldam in 2m handicap at Stratford (heavy) in March but failed to back it up at Haydock since. Steps up in trip now. The stable has other stronger candidates. Below par last time but previous efforts suggest this step up in trip could be a positive.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -25%) Icare Allen	50/1(-25%)	(2) Icare Allen 50/1, Smart hurdler at his peak. Caught the eye when a running-on third of 11 in 3m course handicap in November but pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival 4 months later (final start for Willie Mullins). New stable removes his regular tongue tie and replaces it with a first-time hood. Has run well here; could be suited by drop back in trip on yard debut (ex-Willie Mullins).

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14:20 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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JANGO BAIE hasn't kicked on as many anticipated he would after scoring in a Grade 1 over an extended 2m here in December, finishing runner-up on both of his subsequent starts. However, the fact that he was able to finish second in a Kelso Grade 2 over 2m2f when his stable were struggling for form is a testament to his ability. Now stepping back up in trip on his handicap debut, he can return to winning ways. Dangers are aplenty and headed by Springwell Bay, who has been nudged up 2lb for finishing a gallant second over 3m at Musselburgh and a strongly-run race on a flat track should be right up his street. Harry Skelton has presumably opted to ride Kateira ahead of Boombawn, and she warrants respect on the back of an eye-catching fourth over 2m5f at Kempton last month.

An ultra-competitive handicap. MAKING HEADWAY is one who should have more to offer now stepping up to 2½m so he's the suggestion on the back of his good run in the Imperial Cup. If the refitting of a hood helps Ocastle des Mottes to settle better he could pose a big threat. Kateira, one of five for Dan Skelton, bounced back to form at Kempton recently and ran a blinder at this meeting last year so she's also on the shortlist along with Formby winner Jango Baie and Fergal O'Brien Kamsinas.

Having done pretty well to finish midfield in the Coral Cup after a significant error, MIGHT I is taken to exploit an attractive mark.

14:33 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (5/2 +17%) Ingennio	5/2(+17%)	(5) Ingennio 5/2, Hacked up in a C&D selling handicap 11 days ago but had very little to beat with the odds-on favourite running poorly. 4 lb higher here in a better race now. Easily won weak C&D selling chase last time; now 4lb higher in a stronger race; a possible.
2 2nd (2) (15/2 -125%) Jacks Touch	15/2(-125%)	(2) Jacks Touch 15/2, Has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, winning 3 times, including C&D. Found a competitive Ascot handicap too much last time but respected back here. Three wins this term, including over C&D on good to soft; disappointing on good last time.
3 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Jigginstown King	4/1(+11%)	(4) Jigginstown King 4/1, It all clicked for him over fences in the first half of this season, completing a hat-trick (first leg over C&D). Pulled up at Hereford in November but quickly back to form when third at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Player back from a break (had wind surgery). Three wins last summer, including over C&D; below-par last twice; back after a 2nd win op.
4 4th (1) (9/4 +44%) Scene One	9/4(+44%)	(1) Scene One 9/4, Made a successful start over fences over C&D in November and added to it at Market Rasen in January. Creditable fourth over 22.5f at Newbury in first-time blinkers (retained) last month. Two wins this season, the first over C&D on good to soft; blinkers on for 2nd time; chance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (11/2 -100%) Do No Wrong	11/2(-100%)	(3) Do No Wrong 11/2, Form took off last summer, winning 3 times at up to 3m. He's the one to beat if returning from a 7-month break in similar form. Three wins on good/good to soft last summer; put up 11lb for 3rd success; ground ideal.

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14:33 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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There was plenty to like about DO NO WRONG's exploits last summer with a brace of victories at Uttoxeter when clearly appreciating the step up to 3m. Despite dropping back in trip and being 11lb higher than his latest success, it wouldn't be a major surprise if further improvement were forthcoming. Ingennio couldn't have won any easier over C&D at the start of the month and is respected along with Scene One.

If DO NO WRONG resumes in the same form as when last seen he's the one to beat again. Jacks Touch and Jigginstown King have both won over C&D this season and can give Justin Landy's charge most to do in that order.

C&D winner SCENE ONE holds his form well and despite his rise up the ratings is taken to score for the third time this season.

14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (11/10 +60%) Mystical Power	11/10(+60%)	(5) Mystical Power 11/10, 5-y-o out of top-class mare Annie Power who has been brought along steadily, landing first 3 starts including Grade 2 Moscow Flyer in January prior to a fine second in first-time hood (retained here) in Supreme last month, outstayed late on. Sound claims with prospect of more to come. Superbly bred and has duly made a big splash; clear second in the Supreme most recently.
2 2nd (1) (9/4 +44%) Firefox	9/4(+44%)	(1) Firefox 9/4, Useful, 3-time bumper winner who has reached a smart level over hurdles, successful in a Fairyhouse maiden prior to finishing fourth in Naas Grade 1 in January. Improved again without being seen to best advantage when third in last month's Supreme at Cheltenham and he has to enter the reckoning. Did well to finish third in the Supreme, having met trouble; one of the main players.
3 3rd (2) (20/1 +20%) Lookaway	20/1(+20%)	(2) Lookaway 20/1, Likeable sort who has shown improved form this season, completing a hat-trick in Cheltenham Grade 2 in October and ran another cracker when second in Challow at Newbury (20.5f) in December. Type to bounce back from below par display in Betfair Hurdle but this looks a tough ask. Cheekpieces on. Disappointing last time but very consistent otherwise this term; may well rebound.
4 4th (4) (13/2 -44%) Mistergif	13/2(-44%)	(4) Mistergif 13/2, Fair form in couple of hurdle runs in France but different proposition when making winning start for new yard in maiden at Limerick (2m) in January. Acquitted himself with plenty of credit up in markedly in grade when fifth in last month's Supreme and that unlikely to prove his limit. Behind two of these rivals in the Supreme but shaped as if this sharper track will suit.
5th 5th (3) (9/1 +18%) Lump Sum	9/1(+18%)	(3) Lump Sum 9/1, Won first of 2 starts in bumpers and quick to make his mark over hurdles this term, taking his record to 3 wins from 4 starts with a ready victory in the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton (2m) in February. Remains with a good deal of untapped potential. Grade 2 winner who is improving and comes here fresh having bypassed Cheltenham.
6th 6th (6) (18/1 +0%) Personal Ambition	18/1(+0%)	(6) Personal Ambition 18/1, Placed in an Irish point and quickly built up a good record over hurdles, looking more polished than previously when landing Grade 1 Premier novices' hurdle at Kelso (18f) 6 weeks ago. Worthy of his place here but further progress required if he's to play a lead role. Had little to spare in Kelso Grade 2 last time; this is a much stiffer assignment.

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14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Mystical Power was outstayed up the Cheltenham hill by a plucky Slade Steel in the Supreme last month, but the talented son of Galileo, who leads the way on official ratings, could be much more at home on this flatter track and he demands the utmost respect. He can confirm superiority over Firefox, who finished third in the Festival opener, but DYSART ENOS gets the nod. Fergal O'Brien's mare, who landed the Grade 2 bumper at this meeting 12 months ago, remains unbeaten under Rules having notched up a trio of hurdling victories this season. Golden Ace, who she comprehensively defeated in the aforementioned bumper, franked the form in no uncertain terms when landing the Dawn Run at Cheltenham, a race in which the selection was withdrawn from.

A son of the illustrious mare Annie Power, MYSTICAL POWER has quickly reached a smart level over hurdles, enhancing his form further when runner-up in last month's Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival, and he looks to hold sound claims of resuming winning ways with the prospect of more to come on the back of just 4 career starts. Firefox, not seen to best effect when a place behind the selection that day, is another of firm interest. Dysart Enos and Golden Ace are others who can feature.

This is where DYSART ENOS should take her hurdles rating to a new level and she gets the vote, ahead of Mystical Power.

15:08 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/1 +13%) Tip Top Tonto	7/1(+13%)	(6) Tip Top Tonto 7/1, Fair performer at best who got back on track in a first-time visor when second of 9 in novice selling hurdle at Southwell in January. Ridden too aggressively when below par in handicaps twice since. Second in Southwell novice seller in December and fair runs next twice; worth considering.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -125%) Clararose	9/1(-125%)	(2) Clararose 9/1, Runner-up on her final start in bumpers last season and encouraging third on hurdling debut. Yet to build on that, including a handicap, but still early days for a top yard and perhaps this return to quicker ground will help. Also tongue tied first time. Best run so far when 3rd over 2m on good; a possible on h'cap debut with tongue-tie tried.
3 3rd (5) (12/1 -33%) Kalnoo	12/1(-33%)	(5) Kalnoo 12/1, Modest form in Ireland for Sam Curling and well held in 2 outings for current yard 9 months apart. Cheekpieces refitted. Would need to see market support to consider. Winning Irish pointer; well beaten on both starts hurdling for this yard; plenty to prove.
4 4th (3) (5/1 +17%) Celtic Fortune	5/1(+17%)	(3) Celtic Fortune 5/1, Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2½m to start the current season but his last 2 efforts have been disappointing. Good third in headgear to a prolific winner on Boxing Day, but hasn't run as well since.
5th 5th (7) (9/4 +10%) Cloudy Wednesday	9/4(+10%)	(7) Cloudy Wednesday 9/4, Better than ever when landing a 3m handicap chase here on Easter Monday and she goes off an identical mark back hurdling. In good form over fences, winning over 3m here last time; could go well off same mark.
6th 6th (4) (6/1 +14%) Arabescato	6/1(+14%)	(4) Arabescato 6/1, Fairly useful at best on the Flat but below par in that sphere last year and hard to get too excited by his hurdle efforts, finishing a remote fourth of 5 on his Southwell handicap debut last month. Needs to be sparked by the refitting of the cheekpieces he won in on the Flat earlier in his career. Four-time Flat winner at up to 2m2f; fair over hurdles; headgear tried; 2m4f should suit.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (4/1 -20%) Saint Jaguen	4/1(-20%)	(1) Saint Jaguen 4/1, Below par over hurdles at Hereford latest but has shown ability in this sphere and he could come into his own now handicapping. Placed twice over 2m last summer; yet to prove he stays this far; handicap debut.

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15:08 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

SAINT JAGUEN has displayed some ability in three outings to date over hurdles and Fergal O'Brien's gelding makes plenty of appeal with his attentions now switched to handicap company for the first time. Connections will be hoping the reapplication of cheekpieces might help make a difference to the fortunes of Arabescato, with recent chase winner Cloudy Wednesday and Clararose others to consider.

A chance is taken on Fergal O'Brien handicap newcomer SAINT JAGUEN, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Clararose is another unexposed type from a leading stable, while Cloudy Wednesday won a chase off this mark on Easter Monday.

In a low-grade race that makes minimal appeal recent chase winner CLOUDY WEDNESDAY is taken to beat Clararose and Arabescato.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/10 +56%) Jonbon	11/10(+56%)	(4) Jonbon 11/10, Grade 1 winning hurdler and a top-class chaser, with his only defeat in his first 8 starts over fences coming at the hands of El Fabiolo in last year's Arkle. A shocking mistake 4 out provides an excuse when beaten narrowly at Cheltenham on Trials Day and he can regain the winning thread. Powerful force in the 2m division; this new trip is worth exploring judged on pedigree.
2 2nd (1) (12/1 +14%) Conflated	12/1(+14%)	(1) Conflated 12/1, Top-class chaser on his day whose only success in last 2 seasons came in Savills Chase last term. Would have gone close had more use been made of him when third to Protektorat in Ryanair (20.6f, soft) last month and interesting connections have opted for this instead of the National. Ran respectably in the Ryanair but was behind two of these rivals; cheekpieces enlisted.
3 3rd (7) (9/2 -29%) Protektorat	9/2(-29%)	(7) Protektorat 9/2, Won Betfair Chase at Haydock in 2022/23 and having been campaigned as a stayer since, found the drop back in trip liberating when adding a Ryanair Chase to his CV at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) last month, beating Envoi Allen by 4 lengths. Seemingly no reason why he won't be in the shake-up again. Well suited by drop back to 2m4f in the Ryanair, beating Envoi Allen by 4l going away.
4 4th (3) (13/2 -8%) Envoi Allen	13/2(-8%)	(3) Envoi Allen 13/2, Notched his third Cheltenham Festival success when seeing of Shishkin in Ryanair last season. Back to that level when neck second to Gerri Colombe in 3m Down Royal Grade 1 in November and ran a cracker when finding only Protektorat too strong in corresponding former event most recently. Retains all of his ability aged ten but it's 19 years since a veteran last won this prize.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (9/2 -35%) Pic D'orhy	9/2(-35%)	(6) Pic D'orhy 9/2, Only defeat in 2022/23 campaign came at the hands of Shishkin in Ascot Chase and added another Grade 1 to his CV when landing that corresponding race in February, making the most of superior jumping and a tactical advantage. Won this last season and there's plenty to like arriving fresh. Rock-solid chaser at about 2m4f; landed this contest last year; commands respect.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (20/1 +0%) Easy Game	20/1(+0%)	(2) Easy Game 20/1, Prolific winning chaser who was back on song after his Galway Plate flop when landing Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase (for a third time) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 6 months ago. Will need a career best to trouble the principles, but he's gone well fresh prior and is Willie Mullins' sole representative. Has a respectable strike-rate but his Grade 1 record is far from convincing on the whole.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (50/1 +24%) Minella Drama	50/1(+24%)	(5) Minella Drama 50/1, Smart performer who returned with a good second in the Old Roan Chase over C&D. Poor efforts next 2 starts but back on track when 7 lengths second to Thunder Rock in listed chase at Kelso (23.4f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago. This considerably tougher though, so can only be watched. Creditable third in this race 12 months ago but this is a stronger renewal.

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15:30 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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Jonbon missed the Champion Chase at the 11th hour due to concerns over the health of Nicky Henderson's string and he arrives following a shock defeat at the hands of Elixir De Nutz in the rearranged Clarence House at Cheltenham in January. Connections have always wanted to step him up in trip, but the prospects of testing ground on his first attempt over 2m4f may prove to be his undoing. Pic D'Orhy bids to become the seventh horse to win back-to-back renewals and will be full of confidence after an all-the-way success in the Ascot Chase. That said, this renewal appears to be stronger than last year and it wouldn't be a huge shock if the Ryanair form stood up. PROTEKTORAT travelled supremely well when handling the drop back in trip with considerable ease and outstayed Envoi Allen after the final fence. Although this test may suit the latter more, there has to be a concern whether he can back up his Cheltenham effort, whereas Dan Skelton's charge appears to be thriving for being kept busy and ground conditions are very much in his favour.

The 1-2-3 from this year's Ryanair again do battle but it's a notable absentee from the Cheltenham Festival JONBON who's selected to regain the winning thread having been undone by a rare jumping blip in the rearranged Clarence House on Trials Day in January. Confidence would only heighten should the yard's handful of runners go well on Thursday. Last year's winner Pic d'Orhy arrives fresh, so he may provide most resistance, ahead of recent Ryanair-scorer Protektorat.

Jonbon has the best chance on his peak 2m form. Protektorat is one of the main alternatives but PIC D'ORHY is preferred.

15:43 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (20/1 +0%) Honey I'm Good	20/1(+0%)	(6) Honey I'm Good 20/1, Notched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but form has nosedived, pulling up over fences at Chepstow 26 days ago. Hard to warm to back hurdling. Two wins last summer, but rather lost her way since and is hard to fancy at present.
1 1st (3) (11/1 -300%) The Wise Traveller	11/1(-300%)	(3) The Wise Traveller 11/1, Better than ever at just the second time of asking for current stable when making all over 25f at Huntingdon in November. Not seen since but still looks feasibly treated off 5 lb higher if resuming in similar form. 3m1f winner in November (made all); now 5lb higher; should go well on return from a break.
2 2nd (5) (2/1 +39%) Chatty Chich	2/1(+39%)	(5) Chatty Chich 2/1, Well held in 3 qualifying runs in mid-winter but placed in a bumper at the start of her career and could prove a different proposition now handicapping over a much longer trip. All the more interesting if backed. Third in a bumper on debut; not done as well since; may be suited by 2m4f on h'cap debut.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 -20%) Shengai Enki	4/1(-20%)	(2) Shengai Enki 4/1, Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and similar standard over hurdles in Britain, returning from a 7-month break to finish third in a 20.5f Huntingdon handicap 11 days ago. Possible he'll come on for the outing. Good third after a break last time; first run at this trip; going suits; a possible.
4 4th (4) (9/1 +10%) Game Socks	9/1(+10%)	(4) Game Socks 9/1, Has lost his way over fences this term and fared no better back hurdling in blinkers recently. Shengai Enki the more obvious of the yard's pair. Won h'cap chase in 2022; mainly disappointing since, including back over hurdles last time.
5th 5th (1) (3/1 +10%) The Bold Thady	3/1(+10%)	(1) The Bold Thady 3/1, Weak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, finishing second of 11 over 25f at Plumpton 11 days ago. Should figure again 0-15 but placed on ten occasions, including last time (second over 3m1f); each-way chance.
6th 6th (7) (11/2 +39%) Sadie Hill	11/2(+39%)	(7) Sadie Hill 11/2, Won a handicap hurdle last spring and took a step back in the right direction when third of 6 over 2½m here 4 weeks ago. On a good mark if she can build on that. Best form since May when third over C&D last month; 5lb lower than only win; interesting.

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15:43 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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The Wise Traveller jumped well to score by over a length in this grade at Huntingdon in November and he is likely to be involved again off a 5lb higher mark on his return to action. However, the vote goes to SHENGAI ENKI, who wasn't disgraced in third over an extended 2m4f at Huntingdon on his latest outing. The son of Buck's Boum could find improvement for this step up in distance, so he looks the way to go. Of the remainder, The Bold Thady makes some appeal.

THE WISE TRAVELLER's front-running style should be suited to this place and he can make it 2-3 for the Sarah Humphrey yard. The Bold Thady is likely to be on the premises yet again, while Chatty Chich appeals as a potential improver in handicaps for Dan Skelton.

Having scored in decent style on his latest start back in November, THE WISE TRAVELLER is taken to follow up off this 5lb higher mark.

16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (15) (20/1 -67%) Arizona Cardinal	20/1(-67%)	(15) Arizona Cardinal 20/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after 23f handicap chase wins at Leicester and Ludlow this year. Hiked up 9 lb but still can't be dismissed in his current mood. Up in the weights and in grade but comfortable wins the last twice and clearly thriving.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 +57%) James Du Berlais	6/1(+57%)	(2) James Du Berlais 6/1, Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January, 2023. Creditable seventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give another good account. 7th in Plate (not the first time he's faded up Cheltenham hill); each-way case can be made.
3 3rd (9) (10/1 +38%) Kandoo Kid	10/1(+38%)	(9) Kandoo Kid 10/1, Back to winning ways at Newbury in December and posted a good second of 9 in handicap chase there (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Needs considering. Progressive novice; form of Newbury 2nd has been franked and 2lb rise could prove lenient.
4 4th (13) (28/1 -12%) Celebre D'allen	28/1(-12%)	(13) Celebre D'allen 28/1, Course winner in October. 50/1, still going well when hampered and unseated rider 17th in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f, soft) 29 days ago. Holds solid claims. Loomed large two out in 3m2f Becher here in December only to fail to get home; interesting.
5th 5th (10) (16/1 +52%) Aime Desjy	16/1(+52%)	(10) Aime Desjy 16/1, Has taken well to chasing and readily landed the odds in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 34 days ago. Not without interest now going into handicaps. May have more to offer for top Irish yard but chasing inexperience could count against him.
6th 6th (5) (18/1 +10%) Fantastic Lady	18/1(+10%)	(5) Fantastic Lady 18/1, Made up into a useful winning chaser last term but pulled up in listed chase at Doncaster (20.5f, soft) 105 days ago. Runner-up in this 12 months ago and she's the sort to bounce back after a break. Pulled up in December but returned from similar break for clear second in this last year.
7th 7th (16) (25/1 +0%) Shantreusse	25/1(+0%)	(16) Shantreusse 25/1, Still to win over fences but he comes here on the back of a good second of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy) 47 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-7 chasing record but he could be the type to relish the National fences.
8th 8th (22) (18/1 +45%) Grandads Cottage	18/1(+45%)	(22) Grandads Cottage 18/1, Irish point/hurdles winner who added to his tally in a first-time tongue strap at Leicester in January. Backed it up with a good fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f, soft) 48 days ago. No forlorn hope. Made it 3-6 over fences with January win at Leicester; beaten since but retains potential.
9th 9th (4) (28/1 -12%) Empire Steel	28/1(-12%)	(4) Empire Steel 28/1, Resumed winning ways on the back of a wind op in 5-runner handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 56 days ago. Much respected despite taking a 3 lb weights rise. Won at Kelso last time but has an excellent record there and this is a hotter race.
\|U\| \|U\| (20) (13/2 -8%) Bill Baxter	13/2(-8%)	(20) Bill Baxter 13/2, Took this 12 months ago but he turned in a laboured effort when only sixth of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Newbury (19.8f, soft) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now so he still merits consideration. Won this last year; perhaps the cheekpieces and return to these fences will reignite spark.
10th 10th (7) (50/1 -52%) Richmond Lake	50/1(-52%)	(7) Richmond Lake 50/1, Course winner who was running creditably when fell last in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 56 days ago. Possibilities. Easy win on the Mildmay course here in December but hasn't hit the same heights since.
11th 11th (6) (66/1 +0%) Embittered	66/1(+0%)	(6) Embittered 66/1, Back to winning ways at Navan in December. Respectable eleventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. In the picture. Won in good style at Navan in December but has failed to reproduce that form since.
12th 12th (25) (28/1 +15%) Killer Kane	28/1(+15%)	(25) Killer Kane 28/1, Winless since early 2023 and cheekpieces tried for the first time when fifteenth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Others are preferred. 14l third in this last year; below par the last twice and others are more compelling.
13th 13th (19) (66/1 -100%) Good Boy Bobby	66/1(-100%)	(19) Good Boy Bobby 66/1, Dual scorer (at up to 3m) earlier this term but unsuited by drop in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 24 days ago, Not ruled out back over further. Won two veterans' chases in the autumn but this 11yo needs to better this year's efforts.
14th 14th (18) (33/1 +18%) The Edgar Wallace	33/1(+18%)	(18) The Edgar Wallace 33/1, Is enjoying a good season and scored around 2m4f at Wetherby and Leiceser before Christmas. Recorded a good second of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 48 days ago so he can't be dismissed. Up in grade but this course should suit this front-runner's style; could make a bold bid.
15th 15th (24) (33/1 +50%) Ciel De Neige	33/1(+50%)	(24) Ciel De Neige 33/1, Smart chaser at his peak for Willie Mullins but he's yet to fire in 3 outings for his present stable and he's hard to make a case for. Continues to tumble down the weights but for good reason; plenty to prove.
16th 16th (21) (80/1 -142%) Francky Du Berlais	80/1(-142%)	(21) Francky Du Berlais 80/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including when runner-up in a cross-country event at Cheltenham in December. Possibly needed the run when well held at Kempton last time but others still appeal more. Has shown promise in cross-country races this term and trainer has won this five times.
17th 17th (3) (5/1 +38%) Shakem Up'arry	5/1(+38%)	(3) Shakem Up'arry 5/1, Jumped very well as usual when bagging 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham this year, on the latter occasion in the Plate when always holding on. Up another 6 lb but big shout in his hat-trick bid. Won the Plate at Cheltenham, when going clear before idling close home; respected up 6lb.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (11/2 +54%) Life In The Park	11/2(+54%)	(11) Life In The Park 11/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time when very good fourth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. This Irish raider is weighted to go well nudged up 1 lb. Strong-finishing 4th in the Plate at Cheltenham; one to consider under Rachael Blackmore.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (12/1 -33%) Your Darling	12/1(-33%)	(14) Your Darling 12/1, Unreliable sort but he posted a career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) 140 days ago by 9 lengths from Flegmatik. In the mix if on his A-game again. In-and-out profile but won in fine style at Ascot in November last time; goes well fresh.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (23) (14/1 +44%) Frero Banbou	14/1(+44%)	(23) Frero Banbou 14/1, Winless for over 2 years but consistent sort who recorded a good sixth of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly off a falling mark. Needs to build on Cheltenham sixth but was third over C&D in November; each-way chance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (25/1 +0%) Classic Getaway	25/1(+0%)	(1) Classic Getaway 25/1, Kicked off this term with success at Thurles in November but failed to get home when an odds-on third of 5 in conditions event at Down Royal (26.2f, soft) 26 days ago. Can make his presence felt back in trip for yard with good record in this. Grade 3 runner-up in January; has a lofty mark to defy even if bouncing back to form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (25/1 +38%) Flegmatik	25/1(+38%)	(8) Flegmatik 25/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton in January. Took his form up a notch when an excellent runner-up there (2m4f) last time so can go well again. Running consistently well at Kempton of late; can also be effective elsewhere; e-w claims.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (50/1 -25%) Quel Destin	50/1(-25%)	(12) Quel Destin 50/1, Made it 2-2 in a change of headgear (blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in 4-runner Chepstow handicap chase in December. Only fourth of five back there since but he's the sort to bounce back. Rejuvenated in these blinkers in December but tailed off at Chepstow last time.

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16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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These unique fences often bring the best out of those with previous experience and last year's winner Bill Baxter rates a serious contender off just 1lb higher with first-time cheekpieces added. Killer Kane, who rallied in the latter stages to gain a respectable third-placed finish 12 months ago, also enters calculations off a 3lb lower mark. However, the irrepressible Willie Mullins, who has won two of the last four renewals, yet again fields a strong hand and, while top-weight Classic Getaway adds a touch of class and Aime Desjy has obvious talent despite his lack of chasing experience, it is JAMES DU BERLAIS who shades the vote. Proven on deep ground, the selection is a previous winner over this trip and Mullins' eight-year-old is taken to do the business.

Plenty are in with a shout. SHAKEM UP'ARRY impressed when landing the Plate at the Festival and with his jumping an asset he can complete a hat-trick in this prestigious event. Irish-challenger Life In The Park could emerge as the main danger after coming home a very good fourth behind Ben Pauling's upwardly-mobile chaser at Cheltenham, although a solid case can also be made for last year's winner Bill Baxter and the Willie Mullins-trained duo Classic Getaway and James du Berlais.

With the form of his second at Newbury having received a firm boost, the progressive novice KANDOO KID (nap) earns the vote.

16:18 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (7/2 -75%) Coastguard Station	7/2(-75%)	(2) Coastguard Station 7/2, Consistent chaser who bounced back from a rare below-par run at Doncaster when second at Ascot last month. Second in stronger race than this at Ascot last month, despite jumping left throughout.
2 2nd (3) (10/3 +56%) Aviles	10/3(+56%)	(3) Aviles 10/3, Fair ex-French hurdler who found just one too good all 4 starts in juvenile/maiden hurdles last term. Runner-up again on Fontwell chase debut in November but has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent outings. First-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to have a positive effect. Went close on seasonal/chase debut but subsequent form has been underwhelming.
3 3rd (1) (6/5 +4%) El Muchacho	6/5(+4%)	(1) El Muchacho 6/5, Point winner who scored twice over hurdles for Milton Harris last season and made a successful start for new trainer Harriet Dickin over fences at Plumpton on Easter Monday. An 8 lb rise may not stop him. Off the mark over fences with ready Plumpton win last week; obvious contender.
4 4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Libby	11/1(-10%)	(4) Libby 11/1, Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien but well held on the Flat and over hurdles/fences for this yard. Mark in freefall but can only watch until showing more. Needs to stage a revival but today's much faster ground may aid her cause.
5th 5th (5) (8/1 -33%) Templier	8/1(-33%)	(5) Templier 8/1, Hit the ground running back from 9 months off when landing C&D handicap in in November. Runner-up on 3 of 4 starts since and another bold bid looks assured. C&D winner in November and still in good form but usually runs in Class 5 races.

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16:18 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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EL MUCHACHO struck by over seven lengths when making his first start for the Harriet Dickin yard at Plumpton earlier in the month and he was given an 8lb rise for that success. The seven-year-old is still relatively unexposed over fences and he looks the one to beat. Coastguard Station finished second in a class 2 event at Ascot last time and he will appreciate this drop in grade, while Templier should also go well.

EL MUCHACHO won easily at Plumpton and an 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent him making it 2-2 for new trainer Harriet Dickin. Templier returns to the scene of his win in November and is feared most ahead of Coastguard Station.

Not suited by the right-handed track when second in a valuable race at Ascot last month, COASTGUARD STATION (nap) remains well treated.

16:30 Dundalk Maiden 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (3/1 -20%) Proudly Yours	3/1(-20%)	(9) Proudly Yours 3/1, Foaled January 17. Mehmas filly. Dam, French 6f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 7f-9f winner Victoria Road out of smart 5f/6f winner Tickled Pink. Interesting newcomer from a stable in good form. Well-bred; respected connections and of interest, more so if market confidence.
2 2nd (7) (14/1 +0%) Sir Yoshi	14/1(+0%)	(7) Sir Yoshi 14/1, Foaled January 2. €45,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Got The Moves. Dam 6f/6.5f winner who stayed 1¼m. By a quality speed sire; one to consider, more so if market strength behind him.
3 3rd (3) (16/1 -14%) Brosay	16/1(-14%)	(3) Brosay 16/1, Once-raced colt. 9/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut 25 days ago. More is needed. Should have benefited from debut turf experience and go closer on this sound surface.
4 4th (5) (20/1 -67%) Eric Lock	20/1(-67%)	(5) Eric Lock 20/1, Foaled April 27. 20,000 gns foal, €24,000 yearling, Advertise colt. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Poetic Hope and winner up to 6f Perfect Sunrise. Dam 2-y-o 5f/5.3f winner. Market can guide. Cost 24,000euros as a yearling; speedily-bred and worth a market check.
5th 5th (2) (5/1 -25%) Besiege	5/1(-25%)	(2) Besiege 5/1, Promising individual. Third of 9 in maiden at this C&D (11/1) on debut 17 days ago. Should progress. Promise on C&D debut; was half a length in front of Bamako and should be closely involved.
6th 6th (8) (28/1 -155%) Ink Sketch	28/1(-155%)	(8) Ink Sketch 28/1, Foaled March 13. Equiano filly. Dam, winner up to 6.7f (2-y-o 5f winner), sister to useful winner up to 9f Cliffs Art out of 6.5f winner Saldenart. By a quality speed sire and from a decent damline; yard is respected and can run well.
7th 7th (4) (13/8 +51%) Captain Gallagher	13/8(+51%)	(4) Captain Gallagher 13/8, £11,000Y. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Mujas (2-y-o 7f winner, by Mujahid) and winner up to 9f Touche Eclatante (2-y-o 1m winner, by Champs Elysees), both useful. Considered. By a first-season sire who has already produced winners; check for market strength.
8th 8th (1) (6/1 -50%) Bamako	6/1(-50%)	(1) Bamako 6/1, Once-raced colt. 9/2, fourth of 9 in maiden at this C&D on debut 17 days ago. May do better still. Promise over C&D on debut but has half a length to make up with Besiege; go close.
9th 9th (6) (66/1 -32%) Legendsoftheland	66/1(-32%)	(6) Legendsoftheland 66/1, Foaled March 21. Legends of War colt. Dam, maiden (best at 6f), half-sister to useful UAE 9f/9.7f winner Galles. Small yard has unearthed some smart types and not to be underestimated.

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16:30 Dundalk Maiden 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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PROUDLY YOURS is her trainer's first juvenile runner of the season and is well bred. The first foal from a French winning half-sister to Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Victoria Road, she is drawn wide but could be quite useful. A half-length separated Besiege and Bamako on their respective course-and-distance debuts 17 days ago, although the latter, who is out of an American Grade 3 winner, arguably shaped with a fraction more promise.

The market can prove a good guide but Ger Lyons has his string in good nick so his Mehmas filly PROUDLY YOURS is fancied to go in at the first time of asking. Fellow newcomer Captain Gallagher could emerge as the main danger, with C&D third Besiege appealing most of those with previous experience.

A chance is taken on the well-bred PROUDLY YOURS to make a winning debut for a yard that has started the new Flat season strongly.

16:40 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/1 +20%) Dancing City	4/1(+20%)	(3) Dancing City 4/1, Highly progressive hurdler who produced another likeable display when third to Stellar Story (one place behind The Jukebox Man) at Cheltenham last time. Should give another good account. Stays, with a willing attitude; 7l to find with The Jukebox Man on Festival form.
2 2nd (7) (2/1 +23%) The Jukebox Man	2/1(+23%)	(7) The Jukebox Man 2/1, Point winner who has made an excellent start under Rules, winning a bumper and 2 hurdles (all at Ffos Las on testing ground). Placed in Grade 1 company on both starts since, latest when runner-up in Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, and another bold showing is on the cards. Would have won the Albert Bartlett but for fluffing the last; compelling form claims.
3 3rd (8) (7/1 +42%) Cherie D'am	7/1(+42%)	(8) Cherie D'am 7/1, Point winner who has looked progressive over hurdles, taking another step forward when runner-up to Springtime Promise in the Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sandown 57 days ago. This might prove a step too far, however. Talented but she will need to raise her game markedly for the step up to 3m.
4 4th (6) (7/2 +36%) Shanagh Bob	7/2(+36%)	(6) Shanagh Bob 7/2, Winning pointer who has extended his unbeaten run since switched to hurdling, latterly when forging away in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham before Christmas. Has loads of potential and the testing conditions should bring his stamina into play. 3m Grade 2 winner on just his second run under rules and he's packed with potential.
4 4th (9) (80/1 -264%) Pinot Rouge	80/1(-264%)	(9) Pinot Rouge 80/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on a promising hurdling debut when landing a listed event at Doncaster last time, looking well suited by the longer trip. Likely out of her depth in this company, though. Listed winner at Doncaster last time but others in here have achieved so much more.
6th 6th (1) (50/1 -25%) Ballybentragh	50/1(-25%)	(1) Ballybentragh 50/1, Irish point winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Sandown in January. Good second at Newbury both subsequent starts but faces a stiff task in this. Could/should improve for 3m but unlikely to cut the mustard at this level.
\|F\| \|F\| (4) (10/1 +17%) Kyntara	10/1(+17%)	(4) Kyntara 10/1, Is going the right way for his new yard, winning staying handicaps in good style at Lingfield and Aintree before Christmas. Excellent second the last twice, notably in the 22-runner Pertemps Final at Cheltenham on latest. Should give his running but one or two might have more ability. Consistent stayer placed in a big handicap last time; won't fail through a lack of effort.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (5/1 +17%) Croke Park	5/1(+17%)	(2) Croke Park 5/1, Winning point who, having shaped well in a bumper, created a good impression in landing his first two starts over hurdles. Disappointed upped in grade at Naas last time but given a break since and longer trip should pose no issue. Looked all about stamina in winning a 2m4f Grade 3; failed to give his true running latest.

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16:40 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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

The Jukebox Man was given a brilliant front-running ride by Kielan Woods when only beaten a head in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month. That said, he may not be allowed such an easy time on the lead here and it would be no surprise to see DANCING CITY (third) reverse the form. Willie Mullins' gelding was not suited by the sedate pace that day and better can be expected here. Readin Tommy Wrong should not be written off after a poor effort in the same contest, while Kyntara is next best.

READIN TOMMY WRONG arrived as a warm order to land the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham and, while he produced a tame display, he's worth a chance to set the record straight at the possible expense of The Jukebox Man, who was runner-up in that race. Shanagh Bob has plenty of potential and, having missed the Festival, he arrives fresh with solid claims.

It might pay to take on the Cheltenham players with CROKE PARK and Shanagh Bob, with the Irish runner interesting up in distance.

16:53 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 +9%) Bond Broker	5/6(+9%)	(1) Bond Broker 5/6, Good-ground point winner. Hasn't set the world alight in 2 soft-ground bumpers but no surprise were he to prove a different proposition now faced with a sounder surface and fitted with a hood. Point winner; placed in Exeter bumper on first of two rules starts; hood added today.
2 2nd (2) (28/1 +30%) Galway Reel	28/1(+30%)	(2) Galway Reel 28/1, Half-brother to numerous winners but no short-term promise when down the field in a Ludlow bumper on his debut in December. Well down the field when 40-1 for debut at Ludlow (soft) in December.
3 3rd (6) (150/1 -127%) Sixty Plus	150/1(-127%)	(6) Sixty Plus 150/1, 66/1, sixth of 7 in C&D bumper (soft) on debut 56 days ago. Outsider. Towards rear throughout when 66-1 for debut here (soft) in February.
4 4th (5) (4/1 -167%) Barra Blue	4/1(-167%)	(5) Barra Blue 4/1, Blue Bresil mare who showed plenty to work on when third of 13 on her Huntingdon debut (heavy) last month. Looks sure to go well for a stable which enjoys plenty of bumper success. Kept on from the rear for third of 13 on debut at Huntingdon; likely contender here.
5th 5th (7) (11/4 +61%) Treasure Cove	11/4(+61%)	(7) Treasure Cove 11/4, £20,000 New Approach gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 7f/1m winner Tranquil Night. Dam 8.6f-10.3f winner. Makes some paper appeal. The betting should reveal more. Has good Flat pedigree; one of two runners representing Ian Williams.
6th 6th (4) (14/1 +0%) Midnight Sting	14/1(+0%)	(4) Midnight Sting 14/1, Bred for stamina and he shaped that way when a remote third on his C&D debut in November. Will need to leave that form behind 5 months on. Just a mildly encouraging debut when plugging on for remote third over C&D in November.
7th 7th (3) (40/1 -21%) Icefire	40/1(-21%)	(3) Icefire 40/1, Dragon Pulse gelding. Half-brother to 1m/8.6f winner Colonel Slade. Dam, U.S. 8.5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Fitted with a tongue tie for debut. A watching brief is advised. Half-brother to a fair Flat winner; worth a glance in the betting.

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16:53 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BARRA BLUE shaped with plenty of promise when finishing third on her debut at Huntingdon last month and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. Fergal O'Brien's mare could have plenty more to offer and is the one to beat. Bond Broker regressed after his third at Exeter in November when well held at Fontwell next time, but he sports a first-time hood which could unlock some improvement. Any market confidence behind the 20,000-pound purchase Treasure Cove would also be interesting.

BOND BROKER won his point on good ground and it wouldn't be any surprise to see him leave the form of his soft-ground bumper runs behind now encountering a faster surface. Fergal O'Brien's Barra Blue is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomer Treasure Cove, who is a half-brother to 3 Flat winners.

The combination of good gound and a first-time hood may enable keen-goer BOND BROKER to open his account under rules.

17:05 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (16/1 -191%) Make Clear	16/1(-191%)	(4) Make Clear 16/1, Winner at Lingfield in February. Good second of 6 in handicap (15/8) at Chelmsford City (5f) 63 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Robert Cowell. Off the mark at Lingfield and then 2nd at Chelmsford; chance if holding form for new yard.
2 2nd (9) (4/1 -14%) Phil's Dream	4/1(-14%)	(9) Phil's Dream 4/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. Respectable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 21 days ago. C&D winner in January and mostly solid in defeat since; one to consider.
3 3rd (2) (9/4 +44%) Theriverrunsdeep	9/4(+44%)	(2) Theriverrunsdeep 9/4, 5-time course winner. Creditable second of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account. Generally consistent at this venue over the winter, winning twice too; should run her race.
4 4th (11) (9/2 +0%) My Girl Sioux	9/2(+0%)	(11) My Girl Sioux 9/2, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Shaped as if still in good form when third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 21 days ago, never nearer. Stable in good form. Expected to be bang there. A maiden after 23 starts but good runs here last four times; should run her race again.
5th 5th (5) (6/1 +25%) No Speed Limit	6/1(+25%)	(5) No Speed Limit 6/1, 4-time course winner. Respectable 3¼ lengths seventh of 14 to Theriverrunsdeep in handicap (8/1) at this course (6f) 58 days ago, going off too hard. Booking of Lee a plus. Solid claims. Six wins incl' over C&D; not at best last twice and might be a bit high in the handicap.
6th 6th (7) (25/1 -56%) Reinforce	25/1(-56%)	(7) Reinforce 25/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 33/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Maiden after 17 starts; disappointing last time but has a chance on some earlier runs.
7th 7th (13) (20/1 +39%) Silver Nemo	20/1(+39%)	(13) Silver Nemo 20/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (66/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Is just 2-40 but often runs well; disappointing lately and others preferred.
8th 8th (3) (14/1 -40%) Shoebox King	14/1(-40%)	(3) Shoebox King 14/1, 10/1 and visored for 1st time, below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft). Off 6 months. Record of 2-28, both at this trip; only one run on AW; enough questions on return.
9th 9th (14) (50/1 -52%) Are You In Or Out	50/1(-52%)	(14) Are You In Or Out 50/1, 66/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Below best when unplaced on return last week; loads more needed down in trip.
10th 10th (10) (11/1 +21%) American In Paris	11/1(+21%)	(10) American In Paris 11/1, Course winner. 17/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won over 6f here a year ago then won on turf since; has a chance on C&D 3rd two starts ago.
11th 11th (12) (20/1 -100%) Sosallycanwait	20/1(-100%)	(12) Sosallycanwait 20/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, eighteenth of 21 in handicap (11/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Colin Keane up for reappearance. Check the betting. A maiden after 26 starts but placed several times; a chance if at her best after absence.
12th 12th (8) (28/1 +0%) Comein Comein	28/1(+0%)	(8) Comein Comein 28/1, First run since leaving W. P. Browne when fifteenth of 18 in maiden (100/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Went close in Down Royal maiden last year but unsuited by soft last twice; player at best.
13th 13th (1) (33/1 -136%) Spirit Of Eagles	33/1(-136%)	(1) Spirit Of Eagles 33/1, 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy). Off 177 days. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving M. C. Grassick. Won over 5f at Down Royal last July and best run since back there; needs best on AW debut.

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17:05 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PHIL'S DREAM (second) and My Girl Sioux (third) were separated by just a head over course-and-distance last month and the selection might confirm placings. The selection's only win came over C&D in January, when beating My Girl Sioux into fourth and is generally consistent. My Girl Sioux is herself dependable but is a 23-race maiden. Five-time winner Theriverrunsdeep has won once (in 2021) over C&D but is better at 6f nowadays. The reappearing Shoebox King has just his second all-weather start, while Spirit Of Eagles and Make Clear debut for new yards. 26-race maiden Sosallycanwait competes from a career-low rating, has been placed on the all-weather in the past and has Colin Keane's assistance.

MY GIRL SIOUX has knocked on the door here in recent months and is taken to gain an overdue first success. Phil's Dream, Theriverrunsdeep and No Speed Limit, who won the last time he was partnered by Billy Lee, head the dangers.

COMEIN COMEIN has plenty of early pace but pulled too hard in testing ground at Cork last time. He can get off the mark now.

17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (19) (40/1 +39%) El Jefe	40/1(+39%)	(19) El Jefe 40/1, Enhanced his terrific strike rate at Sedgefield last month and backed that up when finding just one too strong at Bangor next time. Can be excused for his latest display at Newbury where a chance-ending mistake 4 out Four of five wins at Sedgefield; has it to prove on first run at this course.
2 2nd (1) (22/1 -83%) Ballee	22/1(-83%)	(1) Ballee 22/1, Looked progressive when winning a brace of 2m Taunton novice events during the winter. Unseated Micheal Nolan at the second flight back from a break at Chepstow recently, though, and his headstrong ways may present a challenge with a comparatively inexperienced rider aboard for this handicap bow. Scopey and progressive; won his last two completions at 2m; interesting on handicap debut.
3 3rd (6) (9/1 +10%) Afadil	9/1(+10%)	(6) Afadil 9/1, Comfortable winner at the Ayr Scottish National meeting last spring and back on track equipped with cheekpieces in recent months, quickening well to take 13-runner Musselburgh handicap (15.5f, good to soft) in February. By no means disgraced off this mark at Cheltenham since and he's a player. Suited by a sharp test at 2m but still ran a cracker when 5th at Cheltenham; good claims.
4 4th (18) (33/1 -32%) Lively Citizen	33/1(-32%)	(18) Lively Citizen 33/1, In good heart since returning to this sphere following a stint over the larger obstacles, back on the scoreboard with a determined display at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Looks vulnerable under a penalty back in much deeper waters here, though. In good form but 2lb badly in under penalty and tends to fall short in competitive races.
5th 5th (3) (4/1 +27%) Go Dante	4/1(+27%)	(3) Go Dante 4/1, Only eighth in this race 12 months ago and 7 lb higher this time round but it's justified given the improvement he has shown this season. Indeed, last-gasp victory in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) last month represented a career-best and he has to enter calculations. Proven in big-field 2m handicaps; up 5lb since Imperial Cup win but a solid contender.
6th 6th (10) (50/1 -100%) Rewired	50/1(-100%)	(10) Rewired 50/1, Winner of 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton on first 2 starts of this season but the wheels came off on soft ground at Kelso last time. Opposable off the same mark here with similar conditions forecast. Good run of form ended when pulled up latest; soft ground more of a hindrance than a help.
7th 7th (8) (12/1 +57%) Luttrell Lad	12/1(+57%)	(8) Luttrell Lad 12/1, Resumed winning ways at Cartmel last summer and has acquitted himself well all 3 starts since returning from a break in November. On the downside, his current mark leaves very little margin for error and it's not hard to think that one or two of these are better treated. Sole handicap win came at Cartmel (2m1f, heavy) last July; looks to have share of weight.
8th 8th (15) (12/1 +40%) Party Vibes	12/1(+40%)	(15) Party Vibes 12/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and confirmed previous promise under Rules when opening her account in Wincanton novice on Boxing Day. Followed up at Market Rasen next time and stamina perhaps to blame for her recent Newbury defeat upped to 20.5f. Not discounted back down in trip here. Two 2m novice wins; prominent when hampered late 20 days ago; extra needed back at 2m.
9th 9th (4) (20/1 -25%) Ted Hastings	20/1(-25%)	(4) Ted Hastings 20/1, Irish raider who has won 4 of his 9 in this sphere and was a solid second in a 7-runner handicap over 2½m here when last seen on Boxing Day. Couldn't be sure that this drop back in trip will be in his favour, though, and others look stronger in any case. Has 2m form but best efforts at 2m4f and may lack sufficient pace for this sharp 2m.
\|F\| \|F\| (11) (16/1 -14%) Pikar	16/1(-14%)	(11) Pikar 16/1, Winner of decent novice events at Chepstow and Warwick last season. Wasn't disgraced on the back of a wind op when fifth of 9 at Cheltenham on final outing of that campaign (since undergone another wind op) but this is a big ask following almost 12 months off. Yard also represented by Skycutter. Good 2m1f handicap form on soft; lacks recent run; might prefer a stiffer test at the trip.
10th 10th (14) (17/2 +58%) Zeeband	17/2(+58%)	(14) Zeeband 17/2, Pretty useful stayer on the Flat and things have clicked for him over hurdles of late, winner of a Leopardstown maiden and Limerick handicap on his last 2 starts. Has shot up the weights as a consequence but it would be unwise to rule out further progress from this 7-y-o. Progressive Flat stayer earlier in career; things finally falling into place over hurdles.
11th 11th (16) (15/2 +17%) Skycutter	15/2(+17%)	(16) Skycutter 15/2, Having only his third start for the Dan Skelton stable when comfortably seeing off 10 rivals over 17f at Carlisle (soft) in February. Backed that up with a good third at Kelso and there's more races to be won with him, providing he can cut out the mistakes. Useful on Flat; going the right way over hurdles but slow to pick up when 3rd at Kelso.
12th 12th (9) (11/1 -100%) Maidenstreetprince	11/1(-100%)	(9) Maidenstreetprince 11/1, Limerick maiden winner last season and while his reappearance effort at Galway was uninspiring, he was making a real race of it with the long odds-on winner when departing 2 out at Cork (2m, heavy) recently. More needed but that's not out of the question given his low mileage. Modest handicap debut but in the process of a much better effort when he fell 2 out latest.
13th 13th (5) (16/1 -129%) Brucio	16/1(-129%)	(5) Brucio 16/1, Clearly going the right way over hurdles, winning a 2m Catterick maiden in January and big-field 2¼m Leopardstown listed handicap the following month. Didn't get the chance to show what she can do in a Grade 2 Kelso novice last time (brought down at the first) and she remains with potential. Looked smart on last 2 completions, latest in a 2m2f Listed mares' handicap; interesting.
14th 14th (17) (14/1 +0%) Eagles Reign	14/1(+0%)	(17) Eagles Reign 14/1, Modest maiden on the Flat but has proved himself a much better hurdler, showing a good attitude to get off the mark on handicap debut at Punchestown in January. Fine second in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival (16.4f, heavy) last time and he's a serious contender. Modest Flat mark but big improver over hurdles and toughed it out to be 2nd at Cheltenham.
15th 15th (2) (40/1 -43%) Jungle Jack	40/1(-43%)	(2) Jungle Jack 40/1, Developed into a useful handicap hurdler last season and left his disappointing reappearance effort well behind following a wind op when going close at Kelso (2m, soft) in February. However, he checked out rather tamely at Bangor next time and now has a point to prove. Five hurdle wins at up to 2m3f, including on heavy; well below best three weeks ago.
16th 16th (12) (66/1 -32%) Your Honor	66/1(-32%)	(12) Your Honor 66/1, Did the job well when landing a heavy-ground listed handicap at Limerick in December. However, both efforts since have been poor and the addition of cheekpieces (well held sole start on the Flat in this headgear) may not be enough to help turn the tide. Heavy-ground winner in December; well held at Musselburgh after and pulled up latest.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (9/2 +55%) Densworth	9/2(+55%)	(7) Densworth 9/2, Improved when bagging 2m novices at Newcastle and Southwell last term prior to misfiring in this race 12 months ago. Firmly back on track with a wide-margin success on belated reappearance at Doncaster (16.6f, heavy) and though now 10 lb higher in a stronger race, he commands respect. Pulled up in this last year; wide-margin winner either side; handles the mud; respected.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (80/1 -400%) Karuma Grey	80/1(-400%)	(13) Karuma Grey 80/1, Galway maiden hurdle winner last spring has made the frame on 2 of his 3 starts switched to fences for Ellmarie Holden this season. On a tough-looking mark back in this sphere for new connections (changed hands for £40,000), though, and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Recent runs over fences in Ireland; sold for £40,000 since; lots to prove back hurdling.

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A determined winner of the Imperial Cup last month, GO DANTE looks to have been saved for another crack at this contest, having been slightly unlucky in running when short of room two out last year. A 5lb rise for his Sandown victory could prove lenient and he gets the vote ahead of Boodles runner-up Eagles Reign and fellow Irish raider Brucio, who was on a hat-trick when brought down early on at Kelso latest. Skycutter seems to be an improving sort for leading connections, while Ballee and Ted Hastings are others to consider.

It wouldn't be any great surprise were the Irish raiders to dominate with ZEEBAND spearheading the half-a-dozen challengers from across the pond. He has got his act together over hurdles in recent weeks and there could be even more to come from him given his exploits on the Flat a few years ago. Maidenstreetprince was going toe-to-toe with Sir Gerhard when falling 2 out at Cork last time and he is greatly respected, while Eagles Reign and the unexposed Brucio are others to consider.

Go Dante can continue his sterling work at this level but AFADIL will be suited by this easy test at the trip and is preferred.

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/2 -13%) Mr Squires	9/2(-13%)	(5) Mr Squires 9/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 18 days ago. 0-12 since winning over C&D, but ran well last time and holds each-way claims again.
2 2nd (7) (11/1 +21%) Cubanista	11/1(+21%)	(7) Cubanista 11/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in classified event over C&D 27 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has gone close a few times this year, but is just 1-29; others are preferred.
3 3rd (3) (5/2 -11%) Saisons D'or	5/2(-11%)	(3) Saisons D'or 5/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (7f) 18 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be bang there again. Runner-up in his last three starts at Newcastle; up another 3lb, but should run his race.
4 4th (6) (28/1 -75%) Theotherside	28/1(-75%)	(6) Theotherside 28/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 11 days ago. Has work to do. Very well handicapped on her best form, but losing run is up to 18; others safer.
5th 5th (4) (5/1 +38%) Crypto Quest	5/1(+38%)	(4) Crypto Quest 5/1, Latest win at Newcastle (5f) in November. Went close there (6f) last month but not in the same form when stepped up to 7f back there since. Didn't seem to stay when well behind Saisons D'Or over this trip at Newcastle last time.
6th 6th (2) (5/2 -33%) Turbo Command	5/2(-33%)	(2) Turbo Command 5/2, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in November. Back to winning ways at Newcastle last month and good close third over C&D since. Cheekpieces back on for the first time since 2022. Likely to go well. Two wins since December including over C&D; form of latest third here has been franked.
7th 7th (1) (12/1 -20%) Gioiella	12/1(-20%)	(1) Gioiella 12/1, First run since leaving Jarlath Fahey when seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (1m, 25/1) 15 days ago, hampered. Blinkers back on. Interesting to see if there's more strength behind him in the betting this time. 0-14 and well held on stable debut; return to 7f may suit but others are more compelling.

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17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The consistent SAISONS D'OR has done well since returning from a break, with three second-placed finishes at Newcastle suggesting the nine-year-old is capable of exploiting a competitive rating. Still 1lb below his most recent winning mark, the return to this previously happy hunting ground can provide the missing ingredient for the selection. Mr Squires is feared most, although Turbo Command, a 7f winner on his penultimate start, has to be of interest back at this trip.

SAISONS D'OR deserves a change of luck after a trio of near misses this year and a 3 lb nudge for his latest Newcastle effort doesn't look severe given he came a long way clear of the third. Turbo Command is another with a solid recent record and his feared most ahead of Mr Squires.

Preference is for TURBO COMMAND who has won over C&D. The form of his latest close third over 1m here received a boost on Tuesday.

17:40 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/4 +36%) Transcending Glory	9/4(+36%)	(5) Transcending Glory 9/4, Lightly-raced gelding. 11/8 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 11 in nursery at this C&D. Off 156 days. Cheekpieces back on. Should go well again. Just denied over C&D in November; has the rating to run well if ready enough on return.
2 2nd (13) (6/5 +52%) Spanish Cara	6/5(+52%)	(13) Spanish Cara 6/5, Once-raced filly. 5/1, third of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving J. S. Bolger. Should improve despite the lengthy absence. Absent since debut a year ago but the market can help on debut for a new top yard.
3 3rd (8) (4/1 -60%) Gaenari	4/1(-60%)	(8) Gaenari 4/1, Fairly useful filly. Below form eighth of 18 in maiden (7/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 25 days ago, not knocked about. Makes polytrack debut. Hood back on. Obvious claims. Ran well in better company last year; the one to beat if returning to top form.
4 4th (14) (17/2 -55%) Zarra Ellis	17/2(-55%)	(14) Zarra Ellis 17/2, Twice-raced filly. Third of 12 in maiden (7/4) at this course (7f). Off 6 months. Needs to find improvement on return. Solid runs last year; the return to this trip will suit and a player if ready on return.
5th 5th (4) (9/1 +18%) Badda Bing	9/1(+18%)	(4) Badda Bing 9/1, Lightly-raced gelding. First run since leaving A. Slattery when creditable fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Good run over 7f last time; this trip probably suits better but has a bit to find.
6th 6th (7) (80/1 -300%) Empress Alma	80/1(-300%)	(7) Empress Alma 80/1, €25,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Dam, placed at 7f-11f in Germany, half-sister to useful winner up to 11f Alicante, a very good German family. A 25,000euros yearling; is by a solid sire and could run well on debut; check market.
7th 7th (11) (150/1 -275%) Ragtime Milly	150/1(-275%)	(11) Ragtime Milly 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden (66/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Promise on debut back in December but was well below that level on return a week ago.
8th 8th (6) (50/1 -257%) Bright Lightening	50/1(-257%)	(6) Bright Lightening 50/1, Once-raced filly. 20/1, ninth of 18 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) on debut 13 days ago, having to pick way through. Should have more to offer. Beaten 11l on debut in a 5f maiden on heavy; can be more competitive with improvement.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 +0%) Layoftheland	200/1(+0%)	(9) Layoftheland 200/1, Thrice-raced filly. 300/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. Well beaten in three maidens over various trips and best wait for handicap company.
10th 10th (12) (20/1 -122%) She's Smart	20/1(-122%)	(12) She's Smart 20/1, Thrice-raced filly. 10/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Chester (5.1f, heavy). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving David Evans. Others make more appeal. Some decent form in UK last year; questions after being off 11 months; a player if ready.
11th 11th (10) (200/1 +0%) Pocket Paralysis	200/1(+0%)	(10) Pocket Paralysis 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D. Off 112 days. Well beaten in two C&D maidens and best wait for handicap company.
12th 12th (2) (200/1 +0%) Making A Move	200/1(+0%)	(2) Making A Move 200/1, Once-raced colt. 200/1 and hooded, last of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 7 days ago. Beaten 30l on debut here a week ago and can't be fancied on that performance.
13th 13th (3) (200/1 +0%) Miss Bowers	200/1(+0%)	(3) Miss Bowers 200/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, last of 13 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 17 days ago, very slowly away. Down in trip. Beaten 26l on debut over 1m here and can't be fancied on that performance.

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17:40 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SPANISH CARA has changed hands since an encouraging debut and might have the ability to win on her first run for 384 days. That Curragh-race winner Bucanero Fuerte subsequently won the Phoenix Stakes, with the fourth, fifth, eighth and nine-placed horses all winning subsequently. Her lack of race-fitness is concerning but it is encouraging that she reappears early-season. 93-rated Gaenari was twice Listed runner-up as a juvenile and contested the aforementioned Phoenix Stakes, when finishing fifth, before being well-held in a Chantilly Group 2 last October. Her seasonal reappearance at the Curragh was underwhelming and while that ground was heavy, she had form on testing ground last year and is vulnerable to smart types. Zarra Ellis ran well in two autumn maidens and is proven on this surface, while Badda Bing and Transcending Glory have race-fitness but need to improve to win.

GAENARI is the clear form pick and, while she wasn't quite on her game on return at the Curragh, she was spared a hard race and this looks a good opportunity, so she's preferred to Spanish Cara, who is open to improvement. Transcending is the pick of the remainder.

Though she might be flattered by her 93 rating, GAENARI can run below that level and still win.

18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (11/2 -57%) Dance And Romance	11/2(-57%)	(10) Dance And Romance 11/2, 240,000 gns Starspangledbanner filly. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to smart sprinter Cotai Glory. Newcomer from a good yard. Would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Only newcomer in the field, but her pedigree makes her well worth monitoring in the market.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 -84%) Moon Man	3/1(-84%)	(4) Moon Man 3/1, Promising sort. 25/1, second of 7 in novice at Newcastle (6f) on debut 25 days ago, clear of rest. Should have more to offer. Leading claims. Beaten less than a length on last month's Newcastle debut; high on the list.
3 3rd (7) (50/1 -52%) Travis	50/1(-52%)	(7) Travis 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. 22/1, last of 5 in maiden at Chelmsford (5f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Out of the frame in first two starts; may show more once handicapped.
4 4th (6) (5/2 +58%) Sioux Warrior	5/2(+58%)	(6) Sioux Warrior 5/2, Placed in 3 outings on turf at 2 but the form is nothing out of the ordinary. Improvement will be needed now switching to AW on return. Placed in all three starts on turf last year; breeding suggests he may improve for the AW.
5th 5th (5) (16/1 -33%) Restless Prince	16/1(-33%)	(5) Restless Prince 16/1, In top hands but didn't achieve much when 9 lengths fourth of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (6f, 10/3) on debut 21 days ago. Well-held fourth of five when second-favourite for his Newcastle debut; should fare better.
6th 6th (8) (9/5 +10%) Warriors Dream	9/5(+10%)	(8) Warriors Dream 9/5, Promising individual. 28/1, fourth of 7 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 16 days ago. Can be expected to improve. Not beaten far into fourth on his Kempton debut; right in the mix.
7th 7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Locomotive	40/1(-60%)	(3) Locomotive 40/1, 125/1, sixth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (5f) on debut, never nearer. Off 154 days. Up in trip. Some promise on his Newcastle debut last November; may be one for handicaps.
8th 8th (11) (100/1 +0%) Park Hill Sally	100/1(+0%)	(11) Park Hill Sally 100/1, 125/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut last autumn (for Joseph Parr). Well held on her Windsor debut last September; improvement required on return.
9th 9th (2) (200/1 -100%) Just Typical	200/1(-100%)	(2) Just Typical 200/1, 100/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) on debut 24 days ago. Beaten a long way on his Wolverhampton debut last month; looks to need more time.
10th 10th (9) (18/1 +55%) Ayurveda	18/1(+55%)	(9) Ayurveda 18/1, 25/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) on debut. Off 162 days. Best watched unless the betting hints that a lot better is anticipated this time. Well held on last November's Newcastle debut, but is a half-sister to six winners.
11th 11th (1) (200/1 -100%) Debt Owings	200/1(-100%)	(1) Debt Owings 200/1, 125/1, last of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (6f) on debut 21 days ago. A blinkers and tongue strap combination will need to transform him. Last of eight on his Lingfield debut three weeks ago; new headgear combination.

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18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MOON MAN, who was a close second to an 81-rated rival despite showing signs of greenness at Newcastle on his belated debut last month, could be hard to beat if he uses that as a platform and takes a step forward here. Sioux Warrior showed some ability in three starts as a juvenile and is feared as the most experienced contender in the field, while Warriors Dream and Restless Prince are others to monitor closely in the betting.

There was plenty to like about MOON MAN's opening second at Newcastle last month and he can go one better with improvement on the cards. Warriors Dream also showed promise on his recent debut and is feared most unless the betting speaks strongly in the favour of Andrew Balding newcomer Dance And Romance.

Preference is for SIOUX WARRIOR who was placed in three starts on turf last year, but his pedigree suggests he may improve for Tapeta.

18:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/2 +70%) El Bello	15/2(+70%)	(1) El Bello 15/2, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 18/1) 35 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Others make more appeal. Won twice over C&D last winter; not as good since but dropping in the weights; not ignored.
2 2nd (2) (6/5 +56%) Ferrybank	6/5(+56%)	(2) Ferrybank 6/5, 9/4, won 14-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. In good order at present and remains favourably treated on old form, so makes plenty of appeal. Has won two of his last three but risen 12lb; wide draw not a help but still a player.
3 3rd (10) (40/1 -60%) Wayne R Walker	40/1(-60%)	(10) Wayne R Walker 40/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 20/1) 17 days ago. Maiden after 22 Flat starts and has to find improvement to score.
4 4th (8) (50/1 -355%) Little Empire	50/1(-355%)	(8) Little Empire 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in maiden (200/1) at this course (6f) 42 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Best of three maiden runs came over 6f here last time; considered on handicap debut.
5th 5th (4) (13/2 +13%) The Cola Brasil	13/2(+13%)	(4) The Cola Brasil 13/2, Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 14 to Ferrybank in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give another good account. Yet to win on AW but some fine runs in defeat lately; should be involved again.
6th 6th (3) (10/1 -54%) Circles	10/1(-54%)	(3) Circles 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 7/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 39 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Not discounted. Three AW wins over this trip but was below her best at Wolverhampton last time.
7th 7th (13) (66/1 -450%) Knockmore Prince	66/1(-450%)	(13) Knockmore Prince 66/1, 12/1, twelfth of 14 in claimer at this C&D. Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Not dismissed, particularly if market speaks in his favour. Maiden has been placed several times, mostly at this venue; chance if at best off lay-off.
8th 8th (5) (40/1 -264%) Cherry Pink	40/1(-264%)	(5) Cherry Pink 40/1, Fifth of 7 in claimer at this C&D (16/1) 17 days ago. Mark is potentially favourable if a literal view is taken of her latest effort. Maiden has run well at times here; not helped by a stiff rise after claimer run last time.
9th 9th (6) (11/1 -22%) Allo Arry	11/1(-22%)	(6) Allo Arry 11/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 10/1) 7 days ago, considerately handled. Visor back on. Chance if rediscovering old form. Laytown maiden winner last year; didn't get the clearest run over 1m last time; considered.
10th 10th (9) (6/1 -20%) Super Cub	6/1(-20%)	(9) Super Cub 6/1, One win from 35 Flat runs. Thirty two runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Very much one to consider from a handy mark. Just 1-35; fine run over 1m last time and this trip should suit better; a player.
11th 11th (11) (10/1 -67%) Tynamite	10/1(-67%)	(11) Tynamite 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 20/1, creditable 1¾ lengths third of 14 to Ferrybank in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Six wins at this track and ran a cracker over C&D last time off this mark; solid chance.
12th 12th (14) (125/1 -89%) Gianh River	125/1(-89%)	(14) Gianh River 125/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 125/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal. Well beaten in maidens and two handicaps so needs to find improvement.
13th 13th (7) (100/1 -203%) Curley Rose	100/1(-203%)	(7) Curley Rose 100/1, 80/1, first run since leaving James Ferguson when last of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 56 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. AW winner in UK in 2022; beaten a long way over 1m2f on return; blinkers added.
14th 14th (12) (33/1 -136%) Genuine Jim	33/1(-136%)	(12) Genuine Jim 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 50/1) 87 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Well beaten on handicap debut over 1m2f and needs to improve down in trip.

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18:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Connections of FERRYBANK couldn't have written away for kinder conditions as he again has an identical draw to when winning over course-and-distance last month – racing from his plum stall in 15 with one horse to his outer. He has found form racing wide in recent times and while 6lb higher than last month, remains in this 47-65 bracket with Billy Lee again being available. Veteran Tynamite and The Cola Brasil finished third and fifth respectively in last month's race and might struggle to turn form. Three-time winner Circles has been running well but isn't ahead of the handicapper, while Super Cub ran well over a mile recently but has won just once from 35 runs.

FERRYBANK is two from his last three and remains with plenty of handicapping scope based on past efforts, so he's worth a chance to go in again. Super Cub is a big danger from a feasible mark and Tynamite deserves respect.

Ferrybank had TYNAMITE back in third over C&D last time but the latter could gain revenge now 6lb better with that rival.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (11/4 +39%) Young Endless	11/4(+39%)	(6) Young Endless 11/4, C&D winner. Winner here in March. First run since leaving Sam Thomas when good second of 12 in handicap at this course (16.5f, 11/2) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly. Running well here lately, including a win over this trip; still unexposed for a 5yo.
2 2nd (4) (11/1 -38%) Billy Bathgate	11/1(-38%)	(4) Billy Bathgate 11/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Not completely dismissed. Only sixth in this race last year and his record of 1-34 has to be a concern.
3 3rd (9) (9/2 +50%) Pierrefonds	9/2(+50%)	(9) Pierrefonds 9/2, 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, very good third of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs to step forward again. 0-9; ran better when third last time, but something to prove up again in trip.
4 4th (11) (100/1 -400%) Henry The Fifth	100/1(-400%)	(11) Henry The Fifth 100/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm), never nearer. Off 10 months. Likely to need the run. Record of 1-28 and a ten-month absence don't make him the obvious answer.
5th 5th (10) (50/1 -25%) Fighting Poet	50/1(-25%)	(10) Fighting Poet 50/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW), slowly away. Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Beaten a neck here around this time last year, but 0-16 and off 226 days.
6th 6th (8) (15/2 -88%) Casa Luna	15/2(-88%)	(8) Casa Luna 15/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 18/1) 8 days ago. Carries penalty. Deserves respect in a race that lacks depth. Off the mark at the 25th attempt at Wolverhampton last time; a contender under her penalty.
7th 7th (2) (7/2 -27%) Further Measure	7/2(-27%)	(2) Further Measure 7/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 8 days ago, running on. Worth a chance to go one better. Losing run up to 14, but looked unlucky at Wolverhampton eight days ago; due a 2lb rise.
8th 8th (3) (11/1 +8%) Lednikov	11/1(+8%)	(3) Lednikov 11/1, Course winner. Last of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 36 days ago. Visor back on. Needs to bounce back. Well handicapped on his wins here in late 2022, but ran poorly on last month's return.
9th 9th (12) (50/1 -25%) Kitten's Dream	50/1(-25%)	(12) Kitten's Dream 50/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 8 days ago. Uphill task. Two of his five wins have come here, but losing run up to 25 and is out of the weights.
10th 10th (1) (14/1 -17%) Truth Will Out	14/1(-17%)	(1) Truth Will Out 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Kempton (11f) 65 days ago. Up in trip. May yet have more to offer. Our of the frame in five starts, but may improve for the longer trip on breeding.
11th 11th (7) (17/2 -70%) Bond Spirit	17/2(-70%)	(7) Bond Spirit 17/2, Course winner. 11/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Should be on the premises again. Both wins have come here and remains 1lb below his last winning mark; could go well.

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

CASA LUNA had plenty in hand when landing a similar race at Wolverhampton eight days ago and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to prevent the five-year-old from following up, especially with David Probert retaining the ride. Further Measure (fourth) is also a player and is taken to reverse recent 1m4f course form with Defence Treaty (first) over this longer trip.

FURTHER MEASURE shaped with considerable encouragement (met trouble) when second at Wolverhampton last time and, back under a fully-fledged rider, he's worth a chance to end a losing run. Casa Luna is a danger on the back of success at the same track recently and Young Endless can't be ruled out.

The vote goes to YOUNG ENDLESS (nap) who won over C&D last month and again ran well when second over further here next time.

18:45 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (7/2 +13%) Mundi	7/2(+13%)	(9) Mundi 7/2, Galileo colt. Brother to several winners, including high-class winner up to 1m and Churchill, Cheveley Park Stakes winner Clemmie. Interesting newcomer. Stable in good form. Ryan Moore prefers Igor Stravinsky. Brother to Churchill & Clemmie; stable second-choice but respected.
2 2nd (4) (9/1 +44%) Dairago	9/1(+44%)	(4) Dairago 9/1, €48,000 foal, €31,000 yearling, City Light colt. Half-brother to French 7f winner Private Lounge. Dam unraced. 31,000Euros yearling; market likely best guide on debut.
3 3rd (15) (7/1 -17%) Vina Arana	7/1(-17%)	(15) Vina Arana 7/1, Promising sort. 12/1, sixth of 13 in minor event at this course (7f), never nearer. Off 128 days. Open to progress. RESERVE. Fair efforts both visits here, keen last time; eligible for a mark after this; reserve.
4 4th (13) (4/7 +62%) Dollerina	4/7(+62%)	(13) Dollerina 4/7, Useful filly. 78/10, 2 lengths third of 8 to Tulipa Chope in Prix des Reservoirs at Deauville (8f, good). Off 177 days. Sets a good standard. Group-placed at two; big chance here if taking to the AW.
5th 5th (5) (20/1 -25%) Hilasmos	20/1(-25%)	(5) Hilasmos 20/1, €35,000 yearling, Zoustar colt. One to note in the betting. Dam third in Irish 1,000Gns; another newcomer worth a market check.
6th 6th (12) (100/1 -52%) Wrob And Wryan	100/1(-52%)	(12) Wrob And Wryan 100/1, €3,000 yearling, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Sea of Marengo and 2-y-o 6f winner Electric Landlady. Dam unraced. Cheaply bought Belardo gelding best watched on debut.
7th 7th (11) (50/1 -100%) Tokenomics	50/1(-100%)	(11) Tokenomics 50/1, Half-brother to winner abroad by Casamento and out of an unraced half-sister to smart 1m winner (stayed 10.5f) Prince Arthur, won Italian 2000 Guineas. Likely to come on for the run. The Grey Gatsby gelding, best watched on debut.
8th 8th (8) (100/1 -25%) Mexican Joe	100/1(-25%)	(8) Mexican Joe 100/1, Thrice-raced colt. 250/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (9f, soft). Off 6 months. Shown little in three maidens.
9th 9th (7) (50/1 -100%) Mark's One	50/1(-100%)	(7) Mark's One 50/1, Kuroshio gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Spennithorne and ungenuine winner up to 1½m Framley Garth. Dam 8.4f-1½m winner. Newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
10th 10th (2) (50/1 -100%) Apache War	50/1(-100%)	(2) Apache War 50/1, Twice-raced colt. 66/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at this course (10.7f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip. Promise in both runs here over 1m2f but may be best waited for in handicaps.
11th 11th (1) (33/1 -65%) Albion Power	33/1(-65%)	(1) Albion Power 33/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. C&D fifth last month a definite step in the right direction but more likely needed here.
12th 12th (14) (50/1 -52%) Rodeeve	50/1(-52%)	(14) Rodeeve 50/1, €5,500 2-y-o, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Archipenko. Dam unraced out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 8.5f winner) Akdarena. Study Of Man filly an unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
13th 13th (10) (66/1 -65%) Take Profit	66/1(-65%)	(10) Take Profit 66/1, Raa Atoll colt. Half-brother to 1¼m-11.6f winner Neverbeen To Paris. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to useful 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Apprimus. Bred to want further so best watched on debut.

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18:45 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DOLLERINA showed useful form as a juvenile including when runner-up to Ylang Ylang on debut in a Curragh maiden and the Joseph O'Brien-trained filly closed the campaign with a creditable third in a Group 3 at Deauville over this trip. The remainder with form have plenty to find on what they have shown so far and the main threat should come from two well-bred newcomers out of Ballydoyle. Riding arrangements suggest Igor Stravinsky is preferred and the son of No Nay Never is the first foal out of dual 1,000 Guineas winner Hermosa. Mundi is also bred in the purple being a Galileo full-brother to Churchill while Dairago, Hilasmos, Mark's One and Tokenomics are other newcomers to note.

This represents a good opportunity for DOLLERINA, who benefited from the step up to a mile when third in a French Group 3 on her final start at 2 yrs. That said, she's up against two likely-looking Ballydoyle colts in Igor Stravinsky and Mundi, with the former feared most given that he's Ryan Moore's pick and holds an entry in the Irish 2000 Guineas.

Newcomer Igor Stravinsky is highly respected but it could pay to side with the proven filly DOLLERINA

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (13/2 -86%) Molly Mischief	13/2(-86%)	(5) Molly Mischief 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 17 days ago. Needs considering. 0-5 but placed here the last twice; each-way claims again off an unchanged mark.
2 2nd (1) (5/6 +40%) Louisiana Bay	5/6(+40%)	(1) Louisiana Bay 5/6, Course scorer who easily resumed winning ways in 16-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 7 days ago. Thriving and the one to beat under a 5 lb penalty. 4lb well in under a penalty for her emphatic Lingfield win; should take the beating.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +30%) The Bay Warrior	7/2(+30%)	(3) The Bay Warrior 7/2, Latest win at Kempton in January. Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 12 days ago. Well in the mix off the same mark. Already due a 2lb rise having gone close over C&D 12 days ago; should make presence felt.
4 4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Bay Of Naples	22/1(-57%)	(6) Bay Of Naples 22/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with bounce back needed. Three of his six wins have come here but quiet in last three starts; needs a resurgence.
5th 5th (7) (40/1 -150%) Iftikhaar	40/1(-150%)	(7) Iftikhaar 40/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs but posted a creditable third of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 53 days ago. No forlorn hope. In the frame in weaker races the last twice; 0-16 and plenty more needed.
6th 6th (10) (40/1 -100%) Persian Wolf	40/1(-100%)	(10) Persian Wolf 40/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022 but hinted at a revival when ffth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 80/1) 10 days ago, running on late. Considererd. 2-42, but caught the eye on second start for the yard at Wolverhampton last time.
7th 7th (8) (16/1 -167%) Damoiseau	16/1(-167%)	(8) Damoiseau 16/1, Unreliable sort. 14/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to back it up. 0-13 and up in trip but went close at Wolverhampton last time; 2lb well in; cheekpieces on.
8th 8th (4) (16/1 -33%) Franco Grasso	16/1(-33%)	(4) Franco Grasso 16/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 20/1) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 4lb below last winning mark, but needs the return of the blinkers to have an effect.
9th 9th (9) (80/1 -60%) Straitouttacompton	80/1(-60%)	(9) Straitouttacompton 80/1, 4-time course winner who arrives on the back of a good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (150/1) 45 days ago. Not ruled out. 150-1 when fourth here last time, but anybody's guess as to whether he can build on it.
10th 10th (2) (20/1 +39%) Kintaro	20/1(+39%)	(2) Kintaro 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (33/1) at this course (16.5f) 31 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Every chance if back to best. Has gone backwards since showing early promise and now 0-9; blinkers on.

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

LOUISIANA BAY continues to go from strength to strength and her most recent success at Lingfield over 1m4f suggested that a slight drop in trip should not inconvenience at a track where she won last month. Damoiseau has made the frame on his last couple of starts and he is likely to be thereabouts, along with The Bay Warrior, who wasn't beaten far over C&D last time out.

LOUISIANA BAY looked better than ever when a facile Lingfield scorer a week ago and this course winner can make light of a 5 lb penalty. The Bay Warrior is weighted to give Jack Jones's thriving mare most to do ahead of in-form pair Persian Wolf and Molly Mischief who can fight it out for minor honours.

This can go to LOUISIANA BAY who is 4lb well in under a penalty for her emphatic success at Lingfield a week ago. She has won here.

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/2 +0%) Gesture	9/2(+0%)	(1) Gesture 9/2, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 49 days ago, always holding on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D handicap debut winner in February; could have more to offer off 4lb higher mark.
2 2nd (10) (33/1 -136%) Gregorina	33/1(-136%)	(10) Gregorina 33/1, 14/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Some solid runs in handicaps off higher marks; first try over this longer trip.
3 3rd (7) (7/2 +83%) Cloud Seeker	7/2(+83%)	(7) Cloud Seeker 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 20 in maiden (100/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy). Off 159 days. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. Makes handicap debut. Soundly beaten in three maidens last year; opening mark looks high.
4 4th (8) (17/2 +29%) Liberty Looming	17/2(+29%)	(8) Liberty Looming 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 16/1) 25 days ago, met some trouble. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Open to improvement. Better for recent comeback run; don't rule out here on AW debut with this step up in trip.
5th 5th (6) (10/3 +17%) Alto Sax	10/3(+17%)	(6) Alto Sax 10/3, Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 6/5) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Trainer going well. Bold bid expected. Expensive to follow in handicaps; new trip here but hard to be confident in.
6th 6th (2) (25/1 -127%) Kiki Roberts	25/1(-127%)	(2) Kiki Roberts 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 8 in nursery at Cork (6f, soft, 4/1). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. AW debut for seasonal return and may just need this.
7th 7th (11) (66/1 -371%) Waystar	66/1(-371%)	(11) Waystar 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (7f) 58 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Should progress. Step up in trip should suit so could improve on handicap debut.
8th 8th (12) (100/1 -203%) So Diligent	100/1(-203%)	(12) So Diligent 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 13 in nursery at this course (8f, 50/1), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 147 days. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Of limited appeal upped in trip for handicap debut on seasonal return.
9th 9th (4) (10/1 -54%) Nedita	10/1(-54%)	(4) Nedita 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 9/2). Off 91 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Type to make an impact in handicaps but this trip could stretch him.
10th 10th (5) (18/1 -50%) Zenato	18/1(-50%)	(5) Zenato 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4 lengths eighth of 11 to Galician Girl in handicap (28/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago, hampered. Significantly up in trip. 4.5l off Galician Girl; longer trip may suit but hard to see him reversing that form.
11th 11th (9) (10/1 -25%) Moutarde	10/1(-25%)	(9) Moutarde 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy), nearest finish. Off 159 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Must bounce back. Not much to take from 3 turf runs but potential improver switched to AW on handicap bow.
12th 12th (3) (4/1 -33%) Galician Girl	4/1(-33%)	(3) Galician Girl 4/1, Promising sort. 7/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago, plenty in hand. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there. Saw it out strongly to win over 1m last month; should stay this longer trip.
13th 13th (13) (100/1 -150%) Flippity Flop	100/1(-150%)	(13) Flippity Flop 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at this C&D (80/1) 42 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must find best form. Faded tamely over this trip last month; 1lb wrong for handicap debut.

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19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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GALICIAN GIRL made a promising start in handicaps when third to Mary Bagot last month before opening her account again here over a mile. The Ado McGuinness-trained filly finished strongly and could well improve again over this longer trip. Gesture appreciated the step up in distance when successful over C&D last time and rates a threat off just a 4lb higher mark, while Alto Sax has proved expensive to follow on the polytrack this winter and now goes beyond a mile for the first time. Liberty Looming steps up considerably in trip after finishing in mid-division on his handicap debut in a Curragh sprint last month, while Nedita, Cloud Seeker, Moutarde and Waystar all step up in trip here on handicap debut.

GALICIAN GIRL has improved switched to handicaps the last time, showcasing a decent turn of foot when opening her account over a mile here three weeks ago. She could have more to offer now upped in trip and a 9 lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from going in again. Alto Sax rates the main danger, with potential improvers Liberty Looming and Waystar others to keep an eye on.

The manner in which GALICIAN GIRL (nap) finished when scoring here last month suggests she could be even better over this longer trip

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5/2 +0%) My Margie	5/2(+0%)	(4) My Margie 5/2, Promising sort who posted a career best when impressively winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/2) 20 days ago. Open to more progress. Big shout. 9lb higher than when winning on her Wolverhampton return, but probably still more to come.
2 2nd (3) (7/2 +42%) Completed	7/2(+42%)	(3) Completed 7/2, Winner at Lingfield in December. 5/2, raced freely when a fading fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago. Should improve with that run under her belt. Ran well on the AW late last year but pulled too hard on return; player if settling better.
3 3rd (5) (Evens -49%) Alhattan	Evens(-49%)	(5) Alhattan Evens, Debut 1m winner at Newcastle in January but beaten at 1/4 when second of 5 in minor event there (8f) 55 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Remains open to improvement. Impressive on Newcastle debut but beaten at 1-4 there next time; could bounce back.
4 4th (2) (20/1 +0%) Speriamo	20/1(+0%)	(2) Speriamo 20/1, A fair 1m winner but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running. Still 3lb above last winning mark and faces race-fit rivals after six months off.
5th 5th (1) (40/1 -150%) Signora Bellissima	40/1(-150%)	(1) Signora Bellissima 40/1, Back on track for his new yard when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, needing stiffer test. Firmly in the picture. Runner-up over C&D on second start for the yard last time, but probably needs more.

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19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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Richard Hughes' stable has been in fine form of late, and MY MARGIE looks to hold every chance on the back of a taking handicap debut victory at Wolverhampton last month. A 9lb rise for that success may seem harsh, but she is narrowly preferred to the unexposed Alhattan, who impressed when scoring on debut at Newcastle before a respectable second at the same track in February. Runner-up on her most recent start over C&D, Signora Bellissima cannot be ruled out either.

MY MARGIE took her form up a level when getting off the mark on her handicap debut and can defy a 9 lb hike in the weights at the chief expense of Alhattan who remains with potential despite getting turned over at prohibitive odds at Newcastle. Completed can't be discounted either if, as expected, building on her Wolverhampton fifth.

The unexposed ALHATTAN is taken to bounce back. Her impressive debut success at Newcastle in January is still fresh in the mind.

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (7/1 -17%) Power Drive	7/1(-17%)	(9) Power Drive 7/1, 5-time course winner. Respectable 4¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Darkened in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 21 days ago. Enters calculations. Best forcing it and low draw here a positive so could step up on recent form.
2 2nd (8) (14/1 +65%) Dromore Glory	14/1(+65%)	(8) Dromore Glory 14/1, Pulled up in juvenile hurdle (40/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 21 months. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Absent for the guts of two years and seems best watched.
3 3rd (13) (16/1 -100%) Kartayaz	16/1(-100%)	(13) Kartayaz 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Three C&D wins off higher marks; 1m4f stretched him last month, back to optimum trip here.
4 4th (1) (25/1 -150%) Jawhary	25/1(-150%)	(1) Jawhary 25/1, Thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, good to soft, 20/1). Off 10 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J. Smith. Check the betting. Returns for new yard after 11 months absence off reduced mark and drops in grade.
5th 5th (3) (4/1 +0%) Darkened	4/1(+0%)	(3) Darkened 4/1, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap (11/1) at this C&D 21 days ago by neck from Anjah, driven out. Should remain very competitive up 3 lb. Last month's C&D winner just 3lb higher so could go well again.
6th 6th (11) (9/2 -50%) Anjah	9/2(-50%)	(11) Anjah 9/2, Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. Good neck second of 14 to Darkened in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Has good chance on form. Just a neck off Darkened over C&D latest, hanging right closing stages; definite contender.
7th 7th (5) (6/1 -71%) Explorers Way	6/1(-71%)	(5) Explorers Way 6/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 12/1) 42 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison. 4-time Newcastle AW winner for Brian Ellison, bought for 7,500gns; interesting contender.
8th 8th (4) (100/1 -52%) Rushford	100/1(-52%)	(4) Rushford 100/1, 66/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (12f). Off 6 months. Trip inadequate on latest; this trip more to his liking but remains opposable.
9th 9th (10) (8/1 +27%) Miss Heartbreak	8/1(+27%)	(10) Miss Heartbreak 8/1, Good 2¼ lengths fifth of 14 to Darkened in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. 2.5l off Darkened over C&D latest; could go well if settling better from this lower draw.
10th 10th (2) (40/1 -150%) Lohengrin	40/1(-150%)	(2) Lohengrin 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 12/1). Off 174 days. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Makes handicap debut. Must step up. Ultimately disappointing for Willie Haggas; 1,000gns buy in October.
11th 11th (14) (14/1 -75%) Selective Power	14/1(-75%)	(14) Selective Power 14/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good, 11/2). Off 8 months. RESERVE. Sole win came here over 7f as a 3yo; absent since last August and may need this.
12th 12th (7) (17/2 +15%) Humanitarian	17/2(+15%)	(7) Humanitarian 17/2, Quirky sort. 15/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f), running on. Off 91 days. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Hanlon. Hood back on. Mildly encouraging run on latest but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.
13th 13th (6) (14/1 +30%) Albion Princess	14/1(+30%)	(6) Albion Princess 14/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Plenty to find on recent form but reduced mark and Billie Lee booked so don't dismiss.
14th 14th (12) (28/1 +0%) Dr Patrick	28/1(+0%)	(12) Dr Patrick 28/1, C&D winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 17 days ago. Sole win from 27 runs came over C&D in 2021; recent runs not encouraging.

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19:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Darkened just got the better of Anjah over C&D last month and there shouldn't be much between the pair again. Miss Heartbreak was two lengths back in fifth with POWER DRIVE about the same distance further away in seventh. Dylan Browne McMonagle was aboard the nine-year-old for the first time on that occasion and never really got involved after a slow start. The Paul Flynn-trained gelding forced the pace on all five course wins and has dropped down to an attractive mark. Explorers Way won four times for Brian Ellison at Newcastle over the past seven months, while Lohengrin was bought for just 1,000gns after four outings for William Haggas last year. Humanitarian and Kartayaz are others to consider.

A 2 lb swing in the weights might be enough for ANJAH to turn around recent course form Darkened and finally get off the mark under Shane Foley. Miss Heartbreak wasn't too far behind that pair last time and is also on the shortlist along with multiple course scorer Power Drive.

Given a return to forcing tactics POWER DRIVE may be a a bit of value to reverse recent C&D form with several of these

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2/1 -14%) Prince Eric	2/1(-14%)	(5) Prince Eric 2/1, Promising individual. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (evens) 33 days ago, easily. Up 10 lb but he's still unexposed and another bold show is anticipated. 2-2 in handicaps; up the weights but well bred and open to plenty more improvement.
2 2nd (3) (17/2 +39%) Commander Of Life	17/2(+39%)	(3) Commander Of Life 17/2, First run since leaving S. P. C. Woods when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Only fifth of nine over 7f here on stable debut bit did have a wide trip.
3 3rd (2) (11/4 -57%) Never Better	11/4(-57%)	(2) Never Better 11/4, Promising sort. 5/2, won 12-runner minor event at Kempton (7f) 41 days ago. Should have more to offer for top yard now handicapping and he's high on the shortlist. Narrow Kempton winner; from a good family and looks sure to improve some more.
4 4th (1) (9/1 -29%) Sir Gabrial	9/1(-29%)	(1) Sir Gabrial 9/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden (6/4) at Newcastle (8f) when last seen in October, staying on well. Mark for this handicap debut is no gift but he's certainly open to improvement. A 2,000 Guineas entry is optimistic but he was nicely on top at Newcastle (1m) in October.
5th 5th (4) (3/1 +67%) Liveandletlive	3/1(+67%)	(4) Liveandletlive 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, eighth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f). Off 6 months ahead of this handicap debut and needs to take a significant step forward. Promising novice form and looks just the type to do well in handicaps.
6th 6th (6) (20/1 -82%) Gamblers Kitty	20/1(-82%)	(6) Gamblers Kitty 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, third of 10 in maiden at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Saw out the 7f well when a closing third in a maiden here last month.
7th 7th (8) (50/1 -150%) Ravenswell	50/1(-150%)	(8) Ravenswell 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 116 days ahead of this handicap debut. Hard to fancy. Close up the final time; bred to appreciate this longer trip and could be a better 3yo.
8th 8th (7) (40/1 -100%) Game Management	40/1(-100%)	(7) Game Management 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f, 14/1). Off 125 days and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Early form hinted at a future off this sort of mark and he returns from a break now gelded.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 -506%) Daylight Ransom	200/1(-506%)	(9) Daylight Ransom 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Mark Loughnane when last of 10 in maiden at this course (7.1f, 66/1) 17 days ago. Another who needs vast improvement now making the switch to handicap company. Finished last in a maiden here 17 days ago when behind Gamblers Kitty.

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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NEVER BETTER accounted for a decent field when winning at Kempton last time and that form suggests that an opening mark of 74 should be workable. With James Doyle booked, he looks well placed to take this before moving onto better things. The hat-trick seeking Prince Eric has to be considered following a smooth C&D success off a 10lb lower mark, while Sir Gabrial is worth monitoring in the market on his handicap bow.

The hat-trick beckons for PRINCE ERIC, who appeared to have plenty left up his sleeve when striking over this C&D last month and a 10 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. Never Better is armed with potential for the Roger Varian yard and he is the clear main danger ahead of the similarly unexposed Sir Gabrial.

Never Better is feared but PRINCE ERIC could still be well handicapped despite his 10lb rise for winning here last time.

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/1 +0%) Jazz Forever	11/1(+0%)	(2) Jazz Forever 11/1, 7/1, last of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good), slowly away. Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Could well appreciate return to this surface but lacks a recent run.
2 2nd (12) (15/2 +6%) Numidia	15/2(+6%)	(12) Numidia 15/2, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this course (12f), hampered. Off 6 months. Looks competitive on form. Solid form here; runs well fresh and on a competitive mark so respected.
3 3rd (9) (15/2 +25%) Rock Basher	15/2(+25%)	(9) Rock Basher 15/2, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (10/3) at this course (8f) 63 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Enters calculations if back on song. Front-runner's best form at 1m, far from certain to stay here.
4 4th (10) (33/1 +0%) Say You're Sorry	33/1(+0%)	(10) Say You're Sorry 33/1, 20/1, last of 14 in handicap at this C&D. Off 140 days. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Merits consideration if back on song. Okay C&D run last September but well held last twice; new headgear tried here.
5th 5th (1) (13/2 -30%) Sky Legend	13/2(-30%)	(1) Sky Legend 13/2, Unreliable sort who landed 14-runner claimer (3/1) at this C&D 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Not taken lightly if on his A-game again. C&D claiming winner for Denis Hogan latest; stiffer task back in handicap but claims.
6th 6th (14) (8/1 -33%) Muhalhel	8/1(-33%)	(14) Muhalhel 8/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. 3/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago. Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. Placed of late at Wolverhampton over slightly shorter; place claims at best.
7th 7th (3) (5/1 +17%) Hurricane Helen	5/1(+17%)	(3) Hurricane Helen 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in March. Very good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 3/1) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Player. Good recent course form at 1m but remains unproven over this longer trip.
8th 8th (13) (66/1 -313%) Carslake	66/1(-313%)	(13) Carslake 66/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Galway (16.7f, heavy). Off 6 months. Down in trip. Hood back on. A 26-race maiden under both codes and first run since October; hard to fancy.
9th 9th (4) (9/2 +50%) Baile Locha Riach	9/2(+50%)	(4) Baile Locha Riach 9/2, 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (12.8f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Something to find on form. Opening handicap efforts on turf last summer were a bit underwhelming; opposable.
10th 10th (5) (13/2 +19%) Brave Thought	13/2(+19%)	(5) Brave Thought 13/2, Creditable third of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this course (12f) 17 days ago. Chance on old form. Solid 1m4f form; drop back in trip understandable and could go well despite wide draw.
11th 11th (6) (9/1 -29%) Barretstown	9/1(-29%)	(6) Barretstown 9/1, C&D winner. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 56 days ago. Can give a good account. Needs to bounce back from below-par run but front-runner has prime draw.
12th 12th (7) (40/1 -300%) Slaney Tide	40/1(-300%)	(7) Slaney Tide 40/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1). Off 142 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Too keen on AW debut back in November; down to workable mark but lacks a recent run.
13th 13th (11) (100/1 -400%) Love Mocha	100/1(-400%)	(11) Love Mocha 100/1, 150/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f). Off 114 days. Significantly up in trip. Promise for former yard but struggled on December return and can only be watched for now.
14th 14th (8) (18/1 -50%) Keilah	18/1(-50%)	(8) Keilah 18/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D. Off 121 days. Booking of Whelan a plus but still has work to do. Penultimate C&D run would give her prospects.

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20:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BRAVE THOUGHT has built up a sequence of consistent efforts over 1m4f here this winter campaign and this drop back in distance may prove successful. The Luke Comer-trained filly couldn't find any extra in the closing stages when third behind the well-backed Alphonse Le Grande last time. Sky Legend had a number of placed runs in handicaps here earlier this winter before opening his account in a claimer over C&D, while Barretstown can be fancied on his third to Moondharrig here in February but needs to bounce back after a below par effort last time. Hurricane Helen has gained all six wins over a mile including twice for current connections here this winter but may struggle over this trip.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and HURRICANE HELEN looks the way to go on the back of her very good fourth here last time out. The returning course winner Numidia is feared most off a handy-looking mark, with Muhalhel appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes. Barretstown completes the shortlist.

Although not easy to win with perhaps NUMIDIA can record a second course success on his return from a break

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (15/2 -36%) Masham Moor	15/2(-36%)	(7) Masham Moor 15/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, creditable third of 9 in minor event at this C&D 29 days ago, nearest finish. Place possibilities. Came from well off the pace to be close up in a recent C&D classified contest.
2 2nd (5) (11/4 +31%) Van Zant	11/4(+31%)	(5) Van Zant 11/4, Won 11-runner minor event at this C&D (5/2) 17 days ago, digging deep. Touch more needed back in handicap company but he's a player nonetheless. Second career win when always prominent and rallying gamely over C&D 17 days ago.
3 3rd (4) (9/2 -13%) Angel Of Antrim	9/2(-13%)	(4) Angel Of Antrim 9/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. First run since leaving Ed Dunlop when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago, hampered. Looks competitive on form. Dual 1m winner; close up on last week's stable debut and could have been closer.
4 4th (6) (3/1 +10%) Specialist View	3/1(+10%)	(6) Specialist View 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 11 in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 17 days ago. Bold show likely if able to build on that now pitched into a handicap. Returned from more than a year off with a close third in a C&D classified race 17 days ago.
5th 5th (8) (17/2 +23%) Reformed Character	17/2(+23%)	(8) Reformed Character 17/2, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 10/1, creditable fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 32 days ago, nearest finish. Not without each-way hope. Continues to run well at about this distance but now 0-21 and perhaps vulnerable again.
6th 6th (9) (12/1 +52%) Urban Champion	12/1(+52%)	(9) Urban Champion 12/1, 5½ lengths fourth of 11 to Van Zant in minor event (28/1) at this C&D 17 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. None too consistent and was no match for Van Zant here last month; probably placed at best.
7th 7th (3) (22/1 -57%) Pop Favorite	22/1(-57%)	(3) Pop Favorite 22/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 25/1) 32 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Best at Newcastle; 0-8 here and placed only once; below par last two runs.
8th 8th (2) (9/1 -157%) Wee Geordie	9/1(-157%)	(2) Wee Geordie 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 9/2) in January. Needs to put that behind him but it's still early days and he's one to write off just yet. Finished last on handicap debut but went off 9-2 and capable of better than that.

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

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

Specialist View returned from a year off the track to finish third in a classified event over C&D and it would be no surprise to see her get involved back in the handicap ranks. However, preference is for ANGEL OF ANTRIM, who wasn't beaten far into fourth over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last time. Phil McEntee's four-year-old remains on the same rating and he could be the one to beat. Last-time-out winner Van Zant also holds an obvious chance.

It remains to be seen if SPECIALIST VIEW will be able to build on her much-improved C&D third in a classified race here recently but, if able to do so, she will have every chance off this lowly mark on her first run in a handicap. Angel of Antrim put in a decent shift on debut for this yard at Wolverhampton and he is feared most ahead of Van Zant and Wee Geordie.

Van Zant and Angel Of Antrim have chances but WEE GEORDIE is surely capable of better than he showed on his handicap debut.

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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.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Friday 12th April 2024

Races & Results Friday 12th April 2024

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13:45 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:58 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:33 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Aintree Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:08 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Aintree Conditions Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:43 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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16:18 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Dundalk Maiden 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:40 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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16:53 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:40 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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18:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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18:45 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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19:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow