1 Thursday 18th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 35 Races on Thursday 18th April 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (11/1 -69%) Emotivo	11/1(-69%)	(6) Emotivo 11/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who left previous hurdles form behind when second of 14 at Hereford in February, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner in Spiced Rum. Represents excellent yard and opening mark looks very fair. Beaten 2.5l by Spiced Rum at Hereford but has a 6lb pull here on drier ground.
2 2nd (8) (15/2 +58%) Dameofthecotswolds	15/2(+58%)	(8) Dameofthecotswolds 15/2, Bumper winner who looked in need of the experience when runner-up in junior event at Ludlow on her hurdles bow in December. Hasn't progressed as may have been expected since but opening mark is a modest one as a result. Capable of better. Consistent and could have a part to play off this mark with James Turner taking off 7lb.
3 3rd (5) (17/2 -55%) Majestic Jameela	17/2(-55%)	(5) Majestic Jameela 17/2, Capitalised on handy opening mark at Plumpton (15.9f) in February and cranked it up another notch when a decisive scorer at Uttoxeter, travelling powerfully. 8 lb rise fully justified and she represents a yard in red-hot form. Possibly coped best with the heavy ground when winning by a wide margin at Uttoxeter.
4 4th (3) (9/2 +36%) Spiced Rum	9/2(+36%)	(3) Spiced Rum 9/2, Fair staying handicapper on Flat and going the right way over hurdles, winning juveniles at Hereford (maiden from Emotivo) and Sandown (handicap) since fitted with a hood. Raised 7 lb and ran right up to that form when fourth at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Rallied for fourth at Ascot and it's easy to envisage her running on strongly up the hill.
5th 5th (7) (12/1 -167%) Evening's Empire	12/1(-167%)	(7) Evening's Empire 12/1, Flat win came over 7f but she stays 14f on the level and made a promising hurdles debut when second at Cork in December. Unable to replicate that form twice since but she could easily revive switched to a handicap on British debut. Flat winner; beaten between 8l and 21l in three Irish maidens won by useful novices.
6th 6th (11) (11/1 +21%) Grain Of Hope	11/1(+21%)	(11) Grain Of Hope 11/1, Half-sister to useful hurdler Zanjabeel and has taken well to hurdling, runner-up twice before going one better at Ludlow (2m) in October. Failed to land the odds at Fakenham next time and didn't show much back on the AW when last seen in January. Consistent hurdler but this is a tough start to handicaps from 3lb out of the weights.
7th 7th (4) (4/1 +50%) Max Of Stars	4/1(+50%)	(4) Max Of Stars 4/1, Took very well to hurdling in the first half of last season, winning 4 times. Brace of runner-up efforts in listed company since and fit from a recent spin on the AW. New mark looks about right. 7lb higher than for her handicap win earlier this season but that's warranted.
\|F\| \|F\| (9) (17/2 +23%) Ezmerellda	17/2(+23%)	(9) Ezmerellda 17/2, Fair maiden on the Flat and left hurdling debut behind when scoring with plenty in hand at Doncaster in December. Not disgraced in listed company there the following month and runner-up on handicap debut at Wincanton latest. 2 lb out of the weights. Perhaps found conditions too soft when beaten off this mark at Wincanton.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (50/1 -178%) Les Loyautes	50/1(-178%)	(2) Les Loyautes 50/1, A fair winner over hurdles in France and has shown a similar level of form over fences. Left D. Bressou for €30,000 and little to draw from British debut in the Fred Winter here a month ago. Ex-French; barely sighted before pulling up when 80-1 for the Boodles here in March.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (5/1 -67%) Karia Des Blaises	5/1(-67%)	(1) Karia Des Blaises 5/1, Winner of her only start over hurdles for Emmanuel Clayeux and shaped with promise first 2 outings for new yard before falling heavily in the Fred Winter. Perhaps not over that given she was well held, albeit in Grade 2 company latest. Back in a handicap and certainly in the right hands. Hood on. Hooded after a below-par run in Grade 2 company; retains plenty of potential.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (22/1 +21%) Vitani	22/1(+21%)	(10) Vitani 22/1, Won 2 juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer. Well beaten in stronger company in the autumn but having made the switch to Dan Skelton, she made an underwhelming handicap debut at Ascot (also underwent breathing surgery). Should have more to offer. Wind surgery ahead of stable debut at Ascot and finished well behind Spiced Rum.

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13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

A chance is taken on EVENING'S EMPIRE who has been contesting maidens in Ireland won by smart horses. Good ground could suit.

13:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (17/2 +29%) Woodhay Wonder	17/2(+29%)	(5) Woodhay Wonder 17/2, Ended 2023 on the up with back-to-back 6f successes in conditions events on July and Rowley course here in the autumn. Goes into handicaps for her return and can't be dismissed. Successful in Newmarket sales races last August/October; should perform well.
2 2nd (17) (20/1 -11%) Trefor	20/1(-11%)	(17) Trefor 20/1, Got off the mark in 6f Windsor novice in August but signed off with a below-form sixth of 10 in nursery at Yarmouth (6f, soft) following month. Needs to bounce back after a break. Not fully exposed but is eligible for easier handicaps; difficult task.
3 3rd (1) (20/1 -43%) Dapper Valley	20/1(-43%)	(1) Dapper Valley 20/1, Debut 5f Newbury winner who signed off with a very good third of 12 in nursery at Goodwood (6f, soft) 8 months ago. Needs considering on his return. Absent since running well at Glorious Goodwood; best two performances on slow ground.
4 4th (7) (33/1 -106%) Chief Mankato	33/1(-106%)	(7) Chief Mankato 33/1, Made a winning debut in Windsor novice (6f) in May but came in last in July Stakes then beat only one rival in valuable conditions event here final run. Evidently held in high regard so could bounce back this year having been gelded. Disappointing since Windsor win; needs to show the benefit of a gelding operation.
5th 5th (13) (10/1 +29%) Mashadi	10/1(+29%)	(13) Mashadi 10/1, Still a maiden but he has taken his form up a level this term for new yard (formerly with Dominic Ffrench Davis), cheekpieces on when second of 12 in 7f Kempton maiden 15 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Runner-up on six occasions but remains a frustrating maiden.
6th 6th (14) (20/1 -43%) Cajetan	20/1(-43%)	(14) Cajetan 20/1, Showed some fair form at 2 yrs and he cosily landed the odds on his return in 7-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f) 31 days ago. May do better still now handicapping with cheekpieces retained. Possibilities. Opened his account at Newcastle on reappearance; may build on that success.
7th 7th (12) (25/1 +11%) Run Boy Run	25/1(+11%)	(12) Run Boy Run 25/1, Gelded/off 5 months before landing breakthrough win in 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (6f) 27 days ago. Needs to step forward now going into handicaps at these weights. Took advantage of good opportunity on seasonal debut; this is a harder task.
8th 8th (10) (18/1 -13%) Love Billy Boy	18/1(-13%)	(10) Love Billy Boy 18/1, A fairly useful 5f juvenile winner but he was tried in blinkers when only eighth of 10 in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar final run. Needs to bounce back on his return. More exposed than most of these opponents; gelded since last run; opposed.
9th 9th (4) (14/1 -133%) City House	14/1(-133%)	(4) City House 14/1, Promising Night Of Thunder colt who was much improved when impressively getting off the mark in 11-runner nursery at Kempton (6f) in October. Hiked up 13 lb but still not taken lightly. Impressive at Kempton on final 2yo start; open to any amount of further progress.
10th 10th (3) (15/2 +12%) Blue Prince	15/2(+12%)	(3) Blue Prince 15/2, Progressed well since joining this yard, landing 6f handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle. Posted another solid effort when third of 11 in handicap back at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago, finishing well, so can make presence felt. Consistent on AW for current stable; ran well on finals day; each-way possibilities.
11th 11th (11) (9/2 +78%) Pilgrim	9/2(+78%)	(11) Pilgrim 9/2, Likeable sort who took his form up a notch when getting off the mark in 15-runner novice at York (6f, heavy) in October. Since gelded and looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut. Player. Justified favouritism at York six months ago; gelded since; may build on that win.
12th 12th (6) (16/1 -60%) Irish Nectar	16/1(-60%)	(6) Irish Nectar 16/1, Signed off last season on a hat-trick after bagging 5f Nottingham maiden and then 9-runner nursery at York (5f, heavy) in October. Very much one to consider on his seasonal return. Came from off strong pace to win 5f contests the last twice; steps back up to 6f.
13th 13th (9) (9/1 +0%) Pen Portrait	9/1(+0%)	(9) Pen Portrait 9/1, Progressive son of Night of Thunder who bagged 6f minor event at Wolverhampton before recording a very good Yarmouth second (6.1f) later in the autumn. Should improve again this year (gelded), so worthy of respect. Wolverhampton success came at the expense of City House; interesting contender.
14th 14th (8) (17/2 +0%) Gamekeeper	17/2(+0%)	(8) Gamekeeper 17/2, Blue Point colt who landed the odds with plenty to spare in 6f Wolverhampton maiden before posting a good third in 6f Kempton novice on his return 22 days ago. In top hands so must be respected now going handicapping. Represents a top yard and remains open to further improvement; enters calculations.
15th 15th (2) (18/1 -50%) Almarada Prince	18/1(-50%)	(2) Almarada Prince 18/1, Progressive juvenile who made it 3-4 in 12-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) in October. Must enter calculations on his handicap debut. Recorded form figures of 6111 last term; now in deeper waters but he's progressive.
16th 16th (15) (22/1 -57%) Ingleby Ivy	22/1(-57%)	(15) Ingleby Ivy 22/1, Landed 6f Ripon novice in September but only seventh of 9 in listed race at York (6f, soft) following month. Remains with potential so not discounted returning for her handicap debut. Thrice-raced filly who may still have more to offer; stable among the winners.
17th 17th (16) (12/1 +25%) North View	12/1(+25%)	(16) North View 12/1, Expert Eye colt who made the most of a good opportunity when opening his account in 7-runner maiden at Bath (5.7f, firm) in September. Has more to offer and weighted to go well on his first venture into handicap company. Thrice-raced colt; penultimate effort received a boost here on Tuesday; appealing.

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

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

An opening mark of 80 looks more than manageable for NORTH VIEW (nap), who is first choice ahead of Pilgrim in a competitive opener

13:57 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (9/4 +36%) Do I Dream	9/4(+36%)	(9) Do I Dream 9/4, Rather hit and miss but enhanced good record fresh when second at Pontefract 16 days ago, clear of rest despite racing freely. Handles the mud well so can go well again if backing that up. Good second at Pontefract on return to turf 16 days ago; up 3lb but still on winning mark.
2 2nd (7) (8/1 +11%) Ey Up Its The Boss	8/1(+11%)	(7) Ey Up Its The Boss 8/1, Scored off this mark at Thirsk last summer and went close over C&D in the same period. Ended campaign in better form than the figures suggest and he's a player if ready to go. His wins have come on faster ground but fully effective when it's deep; on winning mark.
3 3rd (8) (13/2 -95%) Hostelry	13/2(-95%)	(8) Hostelry 13/2, Three wins from 15 runs last year and improved a chunk when making a winning return at Thirsk (1m, heavy) 9 days ago. That form worth treating with a bit of caution but she's 2 lb well in under a penalty. Easy win in the mud on last week's return (1m); up in class but well in under penalty.
4 4th (1) (6/1 +14%) Spioradalta	6/1(+14%)	(1) Spioradalta 6/1, Won twice in the mud last season and ended the campaign in better form than form figures suggest. Ran well on reappearance last term so claims can be made. Two wins on soft last season; could progress further this year; no cheekpieces for return.
5th 5th (5) (18/1 -157%) Tobetso	18/1(-157%)	(5) Tobetso 18/1, Winner at Brighton on final start for William Haggas and made a positive start for new connections, resuming winning ways over C&D last summer prior to a good fourth at Ayr. Not at best at Pontefract in October but he's one who could resume his progression in 2024. Unraced on soft/heavy. Two wins on good or faster last season; more to come but this ground a concern.
6th 6th (6) (10/1 -25%) Poet's Dawn	10/1(-25%)	(6) Poet's Dawn 10/1, Capitalised on reduced mark at Redcar (1m) in September and ended the season well when hitting the frame at York/Newmarket. However, has started last 2 campaigns rather slowly. Ran well at Newmarket (1m, heavy) when last seen in November; one to consider.
7th 7th (3) (13/2 -30%) Hortzadar	13/2(-30%)	(3) Hortzadar 13/2, Veteran who was a good second in this last year on return before bagging 2 1m handicaps in the autumn. Down the field last 3 starts but did hint at a return to form back on the turf at Doncaster last month and this 3-time C&D winner is potentially on a nice mark. Three-time C&D winner; better than the bare result in the Spring Mile; this is weaker.
8th 8th (2) (11/2 +54%) Noble Anthem	11/2(+54%)	(2) Noble Anthem 11/2, Dual winner as a 3-y-o who has made a positive start for new yard when runner-up over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f). Backed that up with good third back on the level at Newcastle and might have found next run coming too soon. Not taken lightly back down in trip. Two wins on good ground for Archie Watson; something to prove over 1m on heavy.
9th 9th (4) (50/1 -257%) Strongbowe	50/1(-257%)	(4) Strongbowe 50/1, Mixed record after winning at Carlisle last summer off 1 lb higher. Tends to need reappearance run so others preferred on this occasion. On a handy mark but no great record fresh and better ground would be preferable.

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13:57 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Hostelry is greatly respected despite the rise in class but HORTZADAR may be able to enhance his good record at the track.

14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/1 +0%) La Renommee	6/1(+0%)	(1) La Renommee 6/1, Further improvement over fences this season, making a winning return in a handicap at Ludlow in October and backing that up with some excellent runner-up efforts. Set a stiff task against the males at Kelso last time and this much more realistic. Player. Has stamina to prove today but has largely been in good form this season.
2 2nd (10) (8/1 +6%) Flintara	8/1(+6%)	(10) Flintara 8/1, Won 2 of her 3 starts over hurdles last season and all the better for her return when recording an easy success in 3-runner mares handicap chase at Fontwell (26f) in December. Backed that up with good seconds at Huntingdon/Market Rasen and not taken lightly. Went down fighting at Market Rasen last month but slow ground probably suits her better.
3 3rd (2) (11/4 +0%) Juniper	11/4(+0%)	(2) Juniper 11/4, Won twice for Harry Whittington in 2022/23 and left yard debut/return behind when landing 4-runner mares' handicap at Taunton. Again impressed with her jumping when following up in good style at Wincanton 3 weeks ago (broke blood vessel) and beaten only by a well-treated sort in this last year. Went close in this race a year ago and returns here after two wide-margin wins; a player.
4 4th (3) (5/1 +29%) Moviddy	5/1(+29%)	(3) Moviddy 5/1, Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles last season. Better form when placed in 3 chases this winter, though disappointed back hurdling at Newbury latest. Freshened up since and worth another chance at this trip back chasing. Headgear on. Began chasing career with three good 2m4f runs; unexposed over staying trips.
5th 5th (9) (14/1 -75%) I Am Gonna Be	14/1(-75%)	(9) I Am Gonna Be 14/1, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Ayr (20.5f, good) on return. However, well held both starts since so something to prove now having left Lucinda Russell. Did well to finish second on chasing debut in November; up in trip for stable debut.
6th 6th (4) (5/1 +44%) Presenting A Queen	5/1(+44%)	(4) Presenting A Queen 5/1, Won 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle on her first 3 starts under Rules. Better form in defeat over fences this season, albeit not looking straightforward. Best treated with caution (can race in snatches/hang badly left). 0-4 over fences but a player if judged on second in valuable series final in December.
7th 7th (5) (9/1 -6%) Fortunefavorsdbold	9/1(-6%)	(5) Fortunefavorsdbold 9/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland and left previous form for this yard well behind when landing a handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon. Had plenty to spare when following up at Lingfield and might have found next run at Uttoxeter coming too soon. Type to bounce back. Dual winner in new cheekpieces last month; flopped last time; ground a worry today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (14/1 -27%) Shirocco's Dream	14/1(-27%)	(8) Shirocco's Dream 14/1, Made all at Hereford (25.2f) on return in November but found things tougher since, remote second behind Juniper at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. 9 lb better off with the winner here at least. 17l behind Juniper when second last month but today's faster ground ought to suit better.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (14/1 +0%) Lagonda	14/1(+0%)	(7) Lagonda 14/1, Point/hurdles winner who was in good form over fences until coming in a remote third of five at Market Rasen (3m). Ran even worse at Doncaster since and others preferred. Has slipped to a good mark but needs to get back on track after two substandard runs.

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14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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

She is yet to build upon her very promising chasing debut but I AM GONNA BE tries a new trip on her stable debut and is worth chancing.

14:25 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(12) (20/1 -43%) Dancing Away	20/1(-43%)	(12) Dancing Away 20/1, 160,000 gns yearling, Galiway filly. Sister to useful French winner up to 9.5f Kenway. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, won Prix Eclipse and third in Prix de la Foret. Wears hood. Yard won this in 2013. Catches the eye on paper but takes on males on debut & the hood strikes a note of caution.
1 1st (5) (4/1 +20%) First Conquest	4/1(+20%)	(5) First Conquest 4/1, Teofilo gelding. Brother to smart winner up to 1¼m Key Victory, closely related to 1m winner Moving Colours and half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart 1m/9f winner Blair House (by Pivotal). Dam, maiden, (stayed 9f) sister to high-class winner up to 1m Poet's Voice. Trainer won this in 2017. Half-brother to leading yard's 1m1f UAE Group 1 winner Blair House; could have a big say.
2 2nd (7) (7/2 -5%) Lead Artist	7/2(-5%)	(7) Lead Artist 7/2, Dubawi colt. Dam French winner up to 1m (Prix de Sandringham winner) out of unraced close relative of US Grade 1 1m/9.5f winner Heat Haze and half-sister to high-class miler Dansili and Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf winners Banks Hill and Intercontinental. Very interesting newcomer. First foal; dam French 1m Group 2 winner; by Dubawi; leading yard; firmly in calculations.
3 3rd (4) (15/2 +25%) Earl Of Rochester	15/2(+25%)	(4) Earl Of Rochester 15/2, Dubawi colt. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner), won Lancashire Oaks/Prix Allez France. Stable has won this twice in recent years. Dam won 1m4f Lancashire Oaks; one of two for top yard; by Dubawi and could go well.
4 4th (8) (3/1 +33%) Padesha	3/1(+33%)	(8) Padesha 3/1, €300,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Sparkling Beauty. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 6.5f Titus Livius and useful winner up to 1m Briseida. Holds Group 1 entries. 300,000euros yearling; trainer can ready one first time; big-race entries; interesting.
5th 5th (6) (16/1 -220%) Gilded Water	16/1(-220%)	(6) Gilded Water 16/1, Fastnet Rock gelding. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Flarepath and half-brother to smart 7f-9f winner Evening Sun and useful winner up to 13f Circle of Fire. Dam 1½m winner. Yard won this in 2016. In excellent hands and has an attractive pedigree; he's one to consider.
6th 6th (3) (13/2 +59%) Cavalry Call	13/2(+59%)	(3) Cavalry Call 13/2, €45,000 foal, 77,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Album. Dam 5f winner out of 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Raindancing. 77,000gns yearling; should have a future but others are more compelling on paper.
7th 7th (2) (66/1 -313%) A Major Payne	66/1(-313%)	(2) A Major Payne 66/1, 26,000 gns foal, 92,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Morning Post and 2-y-o 6f/6.5f winner Spright, both useful. Dam maiden (raced only at 1m). Half-brother to six winners but he may be one for further down the line.
8th 8th (10) (17/2 -31%) Sanat	17/2(-31%)	(10) Sanat 17/2, 220,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Closely related to 1m winner Whispering Romance and half-brother to 5f winner Almaty Star. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart performers Scottish (stayed 1½m) and Royal Empire (won up to 13.3f). Stable won this in 2019. 220,000gns yearling; with a strong yard and he's on the shortlist.
9th 9th (11) (28/1 -75%) Time To Rule	28/1(-75%)	(11) Time To Rule 28/1, Time Test colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Crypto Force. Dam 9f winner. If taking after his brother (1m 2yo Group 2 winner Crypto Force) he's a player.
10th 10th (1) (125/1 -150%) Alrobe	125/1(-150%)	(1) Alrobe 125/1, 72,000 gns foal, 220,000 gns yearling, 3,400 gns 3-y-o, Starspangledbanner gelding. Brother to 5f-7f winner Parting Glass and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Special Season. Dam 5.5f winner. Sales price dropped markedly earlier this year and others preferred. 72,000gns foal, 220,000gns yearling, 3,400gns 3yo; may be best watched.
11th 11th (13) (80/1 -100%) Lovemeforareason	80/1(-100%)	(13) Lovemeforareason 80/1, 25,000 gns yearling, resold 38,000 gns yearling, Teofilo filly. Closely related to useful 1¼m winner Asiaaf and half-sister to 1m-11.2f winner Jureer. Dam, maiden, sister to high-class Hong Kong performer up to 1¼m Dan Excel out of half-sister to Oaks winner Love Divine. Yard won this in 2013. 38,000gns yearling; one of two fillies for yard; it may be best to look elsewhere.

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14:25 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Dubawi colt LEAD ARTIST is the first foal of French 1m Group 2 winner Obligate and he earns the vote ahead of First Conquest.

14:32 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (15/2 -36%) Tokyo Bay	15/2(-36%)	(12) Tokyo Bay 15/2, Failed to progress from debut when fourth of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/1). Off 153 days and capable of better of some point. Promise on heavy ground on debut; not so good on 2nd start but still time to do better.
2 2nd (11) (17/2 -113%) See The Green	17/2(-113%)	(11) See The Green 17/2, Too green to show much when fourth of 7 in novice event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) on debut 17 days ago, never nearer. Should know more this time. Too green to do himself justice on recent AW debut but type to leave that behind in time.
3 3rd (9) (5/4 +58%) Liberty Coach	5/4(+58%)	(9) Liberty Coach 5/4, Promising type. Third of 7 in maiden at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 40/1) on debut 26 days ago. Just about sets the standard and there should be lots more to come. 10l third on Doncaster debut last month but behind two promising sorts; trip should suit.
4 4th (10) (25/1 -56%) Melon	25/1(-56%)	(10) Melon 25/1, €36,000 yearling, 42,000 gns 2-y-o, Adlerflug gelding. Brother to 11f/1½m winner Miss Marbel and half-brother to 1m winner Miss Vienna and 9f winner Miss Molly, all in France/Germany. Dam German 1m-1¼m winner. 42,000gns 2yo; good middle-distance pedigree and he's one to note for market confidence.
5th 5th (6) (11/4 -22%) Galactic Charm	11/4(-22%)	(6) Galactic Charm 11/4, Consistent performer, runner-up for the third time in a row in a novice event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 38 days ago. Up in trip and he should give it another good go. Consistent rather than progressive; leading form claims but new trip and ground today.
6th 6th (1) (66/1 +0%) Mr Zippi	66/1(+0%)	(1) Mr Zippi 66/1, Dual bumper winner but never competitive on Flat debut last month. Two bumper wins but his Flat debut last month didn't suggest he was the answer here.
7th 7th (5) (11/2 -38%) Flickering Halo	11/2(-38%)	(5) Flickering Halo 11/2, Lightly-raced colt. Third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 10/1) 51 days ago. That puts him right in the mix. Similar form in three runs for this yard; promise on heavy on debut; solid contender.
8th 8th (3) (50/1 -52%) Simply Red	50/1(-52%)	(3) Simply Red 50/1, Dam 1m-1½m winner out of useful 1¼m-1½m winner Orange Sunset. Fair winning handicap hurdler, fell in mares race last time on final start for Donald McCain. Usual headgear left off for Flat debut. Four-time hurdle winner on good or good to soft; heavy going a concern on Flat debut.
9th 9th (7) (50/1 -213%) Greenlightforgo	50/1(-213%)	(7) Greenlightforgo 50/1, 25,000 gns foal, Le Havre gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Raaeb and 1m winner Ramadhaan. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Ghaamer. 25,000gns foal; half-brother to three winners out of a 1m4f AW winner; yard run two.
10th 10th (2) (250/1 -150%) Sam Sarphati	250/1(-150%)	(2) Sam Sarphati 250/1, Big prices both starts, failing to match debut form when fifth of 6 in novice event at this course (10.9f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Tim Easterby. Modest form in two fast-ground maidens for Tim Easterby last summer; best watched.
11th 11th (4) (100/1 +0%) Storm Spirit	100/1(+0%)	(4) Storm Spirit 100/1, Twice-raced mare on Flat. Hood on for first time in this code, ninth of 12 in novice event (150/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 44 days ago, missing break. Promise in bumpers but well beaten in two Flat runs; handicaps more suitable after this.
12th 12th (8) (250/1 -67%) Laughing Lord	250/1(-67%)	(8) Laughing Lord 250/1, Last of 7 in maiden (150/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) on debut, slowly away. Off 153 days. 150-1, slowly away and finished tailed off at Newcastle in November (1m2f); no appeal.

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14:32 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Flickering Halo and Galactic Charm set the standard but LIBERTY COACH may progress past them.

14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (5/2 +64%) Pretending	5/2(+64%)	(10) Pretending 5/2, Opened her account as a hurdler at Sandown (2½m) in December and has remained in good form, finishing second of 8 over 19f at Newbury on her latest outing 26 days ago. Raised 4 lb for that but could still have a say. Best form when second on last two outings (3m/2m3f); raised 4lb but considered each-way.
2 2nd (6) (11/1 -38%) Lavida Adiva	11/1(-38%)	(6) Lavida Adiva 11/1, Winning pointer who landed 2m Catterick novice in December. Creditable third on both starts since, latterly on Market Rasen handicap debut over 20.5f. Less exposed than some. Needs to build markedly upon latest effort but she is relatively lightly raced.
3 3rd (2) (20/1 -43%) Endless Escape	20/1(-43%)	(2) Endless Escape 20/1, Enjoyed a productive campaign over hurdles last term, winning 4 times. Bit below that level over fences at the start of this season but has recorded 2 decent runner-up efforts back hurdling this spring. Runner-up with cheekpieces enlisted on last three outings but that was in small fields.
4 4th (4) (10/1 -11%) Notnowlinda	10/1(-11%)	(4) Notnowlinda 10/1, Runner-up twice over fences in the autumn and came good back hurdling under Heidi Palin at Hereford (2m, soft) last month. Only nudged up 1 lb for that and can't be discounted given yard's excellent record in competitive handicap hurdles. Rallied to win at Hereford (2m) under Heidi Palin; up just 1lb and has some form over 2m4f.
5th 5th (5) (16/1 -33%) Golden Glance	16/1(-33%)	(5) Golden Glance 16/1, Maiden winner at Haydock last spring and runner-up in handicaps at Aintree and Newcastle this winter. Respectable fourth of 6 to Gilbertina at Market Rasen in this headgear combination on her latest start in February. 2nd at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; not quite at that level on either start since.
6th 6th (1) (22/1 -175%) Georgi Girl	22/1(-175%)	(1) Georgi Girl 22/1, Won back to back 2m handicaps at Sandown and Kempton to start 2024 but found the Imperial Cup too competitive back at Sandown last month. This not much easier now stepping up in trip. Hat-trick bid when tailed off in Imperial Cup at Sandown (11-1) after seven-day break.
7th 7th (15) (28/1 +30%) Mary	28/1(+30%)	(15) Mary 28/1, Showed when third in first 2 hurdles which makes her 2 subsequent handicap performances disappointing. Needs to stage a revival now stepping up in trip after a 100-day break. Needs much better but she's unexposed and this significant step up in trip holds appeal.
8th 8th (9) (10/1 +17%) Realisation	10/1(+17%)	(9) Realisation 10/1, Bumper winner who left first 2 hurdles starts behind when a smooth winner on handicap debut at Southwell (20.5f) in December. Possibly found the race coming too soon when well-held fourth under a penalty at Aintree on Boxing Day. Given time since. This unexposed mare is an interesting contender. Up 7lb today but has potential in her third handicap and moving away from soft ground.
9th 9th (12) (11/2 +39%) Cottie	11/2(+39%)	(12) Cottie 11/2, Scored at Downpatrick last June for Henry de Bromhead. Hasn't fired in 3 runs for Dan Skelton but her mark has eased 10 lb and it's possible this has been the plan all along. Harry Skelton up for the first time. Irish record suggests that a return to better ground would be very much in her favour.
\|U\| \|U\| (7) (33/1 -106%) Royale Dance	33/1(-106%)	(7) Royale Dance 33/1, Fair winner at 2m for Dan Skelton last term and quick to make her mark for current yard with success in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in January. Her 2 efforts since have been disappointing, though. Bounce back needed with first-time cheekpieces added to her tongue tie. Won well at Leicester (2m4f, soft; five ran); two backward steps since; cheekpieces go on.
10th 10th (13) (22/1 -120%) Gilbertina	22/1(-120%)	(13) Gilbertina 22/1, Second Market Rasen handicap success of her career when just clinging on over 20.5f in February. Ought to remain competitive up 3 lb. Never better than when winning at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft; acts on good) two months ago.
11th 11th (16) (12/1 +25%) Great Snow	12/1(+25%)	(16) Great Snow 12/1, Placed off higher marks for Neil Mulholland last term but well below par in 3 comeback outings for new yard this winter. Well treated if returning to form but hard to be confident about. Has first-time cheekpieces combined with the tongue tie she's worn the last twice. Player judged on plenty of form but this campaign has not gone well; cheekpieces go on.
12th 12th (17) (40/1 -150%) Just Go For It	40/1(-150%)	(17) Just Go For It 40/1, At the veteran stage now but she was better than ever when landing 14-runner handicap at Taunton (19f, soft) last month. Matched that when third of 9 off 10 lb higher at Wincanton since. 11yo who is in career-best form but mark looks tough and rarely seen on left-handed track.
13th 13th (3) (18/1 +45%) On My Command	18/1(+45%)	(3) On My Command 18/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles for Harry Fry in 2021/22 season but very lightly raced and below that level in 2 outings for different stables since. 430 days off before latest, when soft ground may have been a negative; should strip fitter.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (10/1 -11%) Shelikesthelights	10/1(-11%)	(14) Shelikesthelights 10/1, Won hurdles at Doncaster and Southwell (handicap) last spring. Better effort this season when third of 6 over 16.5f at Market Rasen in January. Fresh for this stage of the season and of some interest now stepping up to a trip she's bred to stay (dam 21f winner). Has had wind surgery. Work to do and not proven over this far; interesting to see if her backers return.

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14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The pick is lightly raced REALISATION (nap), away from soft ground, ahead of Cottie and Pretending.

15:00 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (13) (33/1 +18%) Washington Heights	33/1(+18%)	(13) Washington Heights 33/1, Strong-travelling sort who acquitted himself well in a number of valuable, highly competitive handicaps in 2023. Easy winner of a listed event in Sweden on final start of that campaign and likely to pay his way again this season but he looks vulnerable elevated to Group company here. Listed winner in Sweden last time out; bottom of this pack on ratings.
2 2nd (4) (6/1 +33%) Mill Stream	6/1(+33%)	(4) Mill Stream 6/1, Fine efforts when twice placed in valuable big-field handicaps last summer before winning back-to-back races in France (beat Garrus in a Group 3 contest on latter occasion). Struggled in Group 1s final 2 starts of 2023 but possibilities with sights lowered here on the back of a wind op. May still have further progress in him; interesting back down in class.
3 3rd (10) (15/2 +12%) Spycatcher	15/2(+12%)	(10) Spycatcher 15/2, Developed into a smart sprinter last season, winner of a Group 3 at Deauville in July prior to going close in the Maurice De Gheest there the following month. Another solid effort when third in the Champions Sprint at Ascot when last seen in October and he has to enter calculations. Has smart form; clear possibilities granted ideal ground (best on soft).
4 4th (5) (25/1 -79%) Mitbaahy	25/1(-79%)	(5) Mitbaahy 25/1, Big improver in 2022 and signed off light campaign last season with a career-best display to land a 6-runner listed race at Chester (6f, heavy), on what was his final run for Roger Varian. Helps give his new yard a good hand here (also represented by Garrus) but another personal best will be needed. Listed winner on final start for Roger Varian; something to prove over a stiff 6f.
5th 5th (12) (14/1 -27%) Tiber Flow	14/1(-27%)	(12) Tiber Flow 14/1, Wasn't beaten far when fourth in this race on his reappearance last term and gained breakthrough in Group company when edging out Spycatcher in the Chipchase at Newcastle in July. Lost no caste in defeat when third at Sandown later that month but entitled to come on for this following 9 months off. Return to 6f is ideal but he is more productive on AW; only 1-7 on turf.
6th 6th (6) (28/1 -56%) Popmaster	28/1(-56%)	(6) Popmaster 28/1, Back on the scoresheet at Ascot last summer and in fine form in the second half of 2023 campaign, twice going close in valuable handicaps at that Berkshire venue either side of a 7f listed success at Newbury. However, his record when fresh in recent seasons is off-putting. Better than ever in 7f races the last twice; not crying out for return to 6f.
7th 7th (14) (16/1 -14%) Makarova	16/1(-14%)	(14) Makarova 16/1, Landed a listed contest at Ayr last summer and held her own when sixth in the Nunthorpe at York and the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp in October. Booking of William Buick an obvious plus but improvement will be needed if she's to emerge on top here. Useful and consistent filly; drops back in class; likely to go well.
8th 8th (1) (11/1 -69%) Commanche Falls	11/1(-69%)	(1) Commanche Falls 11/1, Dual Stewards' Cup winner who made his mark outside of handicaps last season, winning 3 times in listed/Group 3 company and also made the frame on several occasions, including when going close in this race 12 months ago. Looks rock-solid and should be involved in the finish if fully tuned-up. Close second in this race 12 months ago; consistent afterwards; solid claims.
9th 9th (11) (33/1 +18%) Streets Of Gold	33/1(+18%)	(11) Streets Of Gold 33/1, Unbeaten in 5 starts as a 2-y-o and posted his best effort last season when third of 15 in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm). However, he wasn't in the same form in 2 subsequent appearances and is opposable here on the back of a 7-month absence. Exposed now and faces a difficult task on seasonal debut.
10th 10th (9) (3/1 +25%) Shouldvebeenaring	3/1(+25%)	(9) Shouldvebeenaring 3/1, In good form here last spring, third in a C&D handicap on this card 12 months ago prior to landing the King Charles II Stakes over 7f at the Guineas meeting. Ended last season with fine efforts in Group 1 company and big chance back here following an encouraging reappearance on the AW last month. Tough colt who has Group 1 form; major contender with AW reappearance under his belt.
11th 11th (7) (10/1 +0%) Run To Freedom	10/1(+0%)	(7) Run To Freedom 10/1, Listed winner at Salisbury last May and better than ever when finding only Shaquille too strong in the July Cup during the summer. Ground was perhaps softer than ideal when fifth in the Champions Sprint at Ascot on final run of 2023 and, with conditions more suitable here, he's one to consider. Twice runner-up at Group 1 level; leading player on ratings, back down in grade.
12th 12th (8) (25/1 -39%) Saint Lawrence	25/1(-39%)	(8) Saint Lawrence 25/1, Snapped losing sequence following yard switch/refitted with blinkers when landing the Wokingham at Royal Ascot last summer. More than backed that up when third in Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest next time but safely held both subsequent starts and he was only sixth in this race last year. Finished behind several of these rivals the last twice; not the percentage call.
13th 13th (3) (5/1 +23%) Marshman	5/1(+23%)	(3) Marshman 5/1, Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 last season and positive start to the present campaign, too, when going down narrowly with a tongue strap added in the Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster (6f, heavy). That headgear is retained with the addition of a first-time hood here. Should build on Doncaster reappearance effort, with fitting of hood a likely plus.
14th 14th (2) (14/1 -56%) Garrus	14/1(-56%)	(2) Garrus 14/1, Smart gelding who narrowly outpointed Commanche Falls in this race last year having just been touched off himself in the 2022 renewal. Well behind Commanche Falls at Ascot on final start of last season but will be a threat if on-song reunited with Ryan Moore here (record under Moore reads 11240114). Won this contest last year; now an 8yo in a deeper renewal but can't be dismissed.

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15:00 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

First choice is MARSHMAN, ahead of Shouldvebeenaring and Mill Stream in a competitive Abernant.

15:07 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (6/1 -100%) Vince L'amour	6/1(-100%)	(6) Vince L'amour 6/1, Modest form in 3 starts last season, but gelded following that campaign and took a step forward when third of 8 on recent return/handicap debut at Catterick (5f, heavy). Claims if able to build on that back up in trip here. Promising handicap debut (5f, heavy) two weeks ago; rail draw; more to come.
2 2nd (5) (13/2 +13%) Mr Irrelevant	13/2(+13%)	(5) Mr Irrelevant 13/2, Improved with each of his first 3 starts in novice events at 2 yrs, finishing a close second to an odds-on shot at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on third outing in July. However, failed to repeat that in a maiden on final start of 2023 and safely held on return/handicap debut at Newcastle. Return to 6f a plus and his half-brother won on heavy ground recently; can do better.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 -75%) Woodleigh	14/1(-75%)	(3) Woodleigh 14/1, Appeared to take a step forward when third on his nursery debut off this mark at Thirsk last summer. However, failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts, finishing weakly on each occasion, and needs to get back on track here following a 6-month break/wind op. Standout effort at Thirsk last July (6f, soft); had wind op prior to return; not ruled out.
4 4th (4) (33/1 -230%) Without Flaw	33/1(-230%)	(4) Without Flaw 33/1, Did the job well when opening her account at Ffos Las last July and placed on a couple of occasions thereafter. Wasn't in the same form switched to tapeta at Newcastle during the autumn, though, and she's opposable on return/debut for new yard. 6f win on soft last summer for A Watson; sold 15,000gns in October; career best needed.
5th 5th (7) (11/1 -175%) Emu War	11/1(-175%)	(7) Emu War 11/1, Left 2-y-o debut effort behind when third in a 6-runner Hamilton maiden (6f, good to soft) in August, but hasn't made further progress in 3 subsequent starts. Still, she should come on for her recent reappearance on the AW and is not without hope in a race of this nature. Recent run should have sharpened her up but she'll need a career best to take this.
6th 6th (1) (10/11 +74%) Fenlander	10/11(+74%)	(1) Fenlander 10/11, Showed ability in maidens at Doncaster and Newmarket, and again when third in a soft-ground 6f novice at Yarmouth on latest start in October. Since undergone a wind op and will need to up his game in order to make a winning handicap debut. Promise over 6f at 2; had wind surgery since last seen; lots more to come this year.
7th 7th (2) (6/1 -33%) Ingleby Archie	6/1(-33%)	(2) Ingleby Archie 6/1, Made the frame on each of his 5 starts in maiden/novice company as a 2-y-o. Gelded during the winter and below par both starts on the AW since returning to action in February, but perhaps he will get back on track now returned to turf for this handicap debut. Well short of his 2yo best in two AW runs this year; return to turf may help but risky.

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15:07 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Vince L'Amour has more to come but so does FENLANDER (nap) who has had a wind op since last seen and who should relish the ground.

15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (66/1 -32%) Fashion's Model	66/1(-32%)	(8) Fashion's Model 66/1, Gained breakthrough victory in 5-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. Has it all on here however from 30 lb out of the handicap. Won five-runner handicap at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) ten days ago; 30lb out of the handicap.
1 1st (4) (6/5 +47%) Malaita	6/5(+47%)	(4) Malaita 6/5, Is holding her form well over fences this season and got off the mark in 4-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 28 days ago, easing clear. Merits consideration once more. Hurdles win at this meeting last year; reliable sort who's progressive too over fences.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 -157%) Game On For Glory	9/2(-157%)	(2) Game On For Glory 9/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who landed a small-field Ludlow handicap (2½m) in a first-time visor in February. Good third in 2m handicap chase at Newbury 26 days ago so not taken lightly back up in trip. Has mostly run with credit chasing; back up in trip after 2m seemed too sharp last time.
3 3rd (3) (17/2 -6%) Midnight Ginger	17/2(-6%)	(3) Midnight Ginger 17/2, Reliable hurdler who went in on only her second run over fences in 2m handicap at Chepstow in January. Last of 4 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f) 29 days ago but can't be discounted now dropped back in distance. Backward steps on last two starts, having won the time before; needs a return to her best.
4 4th (5) (13/2 +35%) So Said I	13/2(+35%)	(5) So Said I 13/2, Opened his account in this sphere at Lingfield in February. Still in touch when brought down 4 out in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 32 days ago so needs considering. Won at Lingfield; close up but headed when brought down latest; 4lb out of handicap.
5th 5th (6) (10/1 +0%) Lime Drop	10/1(+0%)	(6) Lime Drop 10/1, A five-time hurdles winner during 2021/22 campaign and has finished runner-up on 4 of her 5 starts over fences so far, latest in 5-runner novice at Warwick (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. Much respected despite being 6 lb "wrong" in the weights. Second over 2m/2m4f in four of her five runs over fences; 6lb out of the handicap.
6th 6th (7) (66/1 -65%) Moon Eagle	66/1(-65%)	(7) Moon Eagle 66/1, Finally got off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 17 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere from 27 lb out of the handicap here though. Made the breakthrough at Huntingdon (3m, good) by 11l but she's 27lb out of the handicap.
7th 7th (1) (6/1 -20%) Lady Adare	6/1(-20%)	(1) Lady Adare 6/1, Three-time winner over hurdles who made a winning start in this sphere at Worcester (20f) in October. Improved on that effort upped to Grade 2 level when second at Wincanton and possibly found the run coming too quickly when pulled up at Exeter. Well worth another chance now going into handicaps. Absent 150 days since a poor run and needs improvement but could still have more to offer.

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15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Half of the field are out of the handicap, two by huge margins. Preference is for MALAITA but Game On For Glory is a serious rival.

15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (17/2 +39%) Haatem	17/2(+39%)	(5) Haatem 17/2, Group 2 winner at 2 but his form was no better than useful and he finished 4 lengths behind the reopposing Eben Shaddad when fifth in the Dewhurst on final start. Others are preferred. Won Goodwood Group 2 last August; fifth in the Dewhurst when last seen; improvement needed.
2 2nd (4) (10/3 +26%) Eben Shaddad	10/3(+26%)	(4) Eben Shaddad 10/3, Impressive debut winner on July Course and placed in the Tattersalls and Dewhurst over 7f here in the autumn. Smart effort when 4½ lengths third of 8 to City of Troy latterly and that sets the standard here. Hooded first-time on return. Third in Group 1 Dewhurst here last October when last seen and he's a major player.
3 3rd (7) (28/1 -75%) Sons And Lovers	28/1(-75%)	(7) Sons And Lovers 28/1, Sprung a 33/1 surprise on his 7f course debut in October, overcoming greenness to lead close home (plenty of winners in behind). Looks sure to improve but this is a big ask. Won maiden here last October on sole start; needs big step forward today but it's possible.
4 4th (2) (5/1 +41%) Cambridge	5/1(+41%)	(2) Cambridge 5/1, Dubawi colt who confirmed debut promise in determined fashion when landing 12-runner Salisbury novice (1m) in September. Very useful effort when 4¼ lengths second to stablemate in Leopardstown Group 3 the following month. Likely capable of better again. Group 3 runner-up (albeit beaten about 4l) last October; open to improvement.
5th 5th (6) (4/1 -190%) Native Approach	4/1(-190%)	(6) Native Approach 4/1, Built on his promising 7f Kempton debut when readily going one better over 1m there 3 weeks later. Has the potential for significant improvement for a top stable which does well in this race. AW maiden winner; trainer has won three of the last five runnings; could have a big say.
6th 6th (1) (2/1 +40%) Alcantor	2/1(+40%)	(1) Alcantor 2/1, Smart 3-time winner in France, notably a 1m Group 3 at Saint-Cloud. Good ½-length second of 7 to Sunway in Criterium International there (1m again) final start. Yard's British runners always merit respect. French raider; went close in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud last October; a leading form contender.
7th 7th (3) (22/1 +12%) Champagne Prince	22/1(+12%)	(3) Champagne Prince 22/1, Looked a useful prospect when winning a pair of 7f AW novices in 2023. More to come but he'll need a big chunk of improvement to stretch his unbeaten record to 3. Steep rise in grade today but impressed when winning both starts (AW) and not discounted.

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15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Preference is for French challenger ALCANTOR, who was runner-up in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud when last seen.

15:42 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (5/1 +23%) Maxi King	5/1(+23%)	(5) Maxi King 5/1, First run since leaving David Loughnane when showing improved form to win a 1¼m Doncaster maiden (heavy) in March 2023. Off since but retains potential and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Won a 1m2f maiden (heavy) on his stable debut 383 days ago; absence offputting.
2 2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Wintercrack	7/2(+30%)	(7) Wintercrack 7/2, Underlined how well she handles slow ground when striking on her 1m Pontefract reappearance 16 days ago. Just as effective over this trip and should remain competitive up 6 lb. Goes well on soft/heavy; found plenty to win over 1m on return; up 6lb in better race now.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 -50%) Karmology	5/1(-50%)	(3) Karmology 5/1, Won a course maiden and Newcastle novice (both 1m) on first 2 starts. Creditable fourth of 8 on 1m Newmarket handicap debut final start. Only had 3 runs so surprise if there isn't more to come. Unexposed filly; new trip should suit and she's a fascinating contender.
4 4th (1) (2/1 +27%) Stressfree	2/1(+27%)	(1) Stressfree 2/1, Has quickly developed into a useful handicapper for this yard, winning in the mud over this trip at Nottingham last backend and even better form when runner-up on his Doncaster reappearance. Looks sure to go well again. Progressing well and his reappearance 2nd was encouraging; leading claims eased in class.
5th 5th (4) (8/1 -14%) Knockbrex	8/1(-14%)	(4) Knockbrex 8/1, Didn't make the anticipated progress after a very promising start to his 3-y-o campaign but still relatively low mileage and it wouldn't be a big surprise were he to up his game as a 4-y-o. Of major interest on his best 3yo form; gelded since last seen; revival could be imminent.
6th 6th (2) (28/1 -211%) Cockalorum	28/1(-211%)	(2) Cockalorum 28/1, Three-time C&D winner, including this race on his 2023 reappearance. Can't discount but others do look better handicapped. Conditions to suit and won this race 12 months ago; now a 9yo but can't ignore him.
7th 7th (8) (11/1 -57%) Bushfire	11/1(-57%)	(8) Bushfire 11/1, 3/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, heavy) on reappearance 16 days ago but he might find the odd one too strong in this higher grade. Conditions should suit and could well take a step forward with his reappearance behind him.
8th 8th (6) (33/1 -106%) Kitsune Power	33/1(-106%)	(6) Kitsune Power 33/1, Progressed quite well at 3 but he had just one creditable effort to show from his 6 outings for Roger Varian last season. Has changed hands ahead of reappearance. Quiet for R Varian last year; reduced mark prior to stable debut; heavy ground a query.

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15:42 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

An open race in which the potentially well-handicapped KNOCKBREX is marginally preferred to Stressfree and Bushfire.

15:50 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/9 +23%) Golden Ace	4/9(+23%)	(1) Golden Ace 4/9, Fairly useful in bumpers and has won each of her 3 starts over hurdles, suited by emphasis on speed when landing a Grade 2 mares' novice at the Festival here (16.8f, soft) last month. That form looks very strong (second and fourth have both won Grade 1s since) and she remains open to improvement. Won the Grade 2 mares' novice at last month's Festival and is the one to beat today.
2 2nd (10) (14/1 -17%) Ooh Betty	14/1(-17%)	(10) Ooh Betty 14/1, Dual winner last May who quickly revived after a couple of lesser displays when landing a Hereford handicap in good style in November. Nothing at all wrong with her 3 subsequent efforts in defeat and she's another who has to enter calculations from an each-way perspective. The most exposed one in this line-up but handles good ground; probably won't be far away..
3 3rd (12) (10/1 +0%) Wyenot	10/1(+0%)	(12) Wyenot 10/1, Ran no sort of a race in the Lingfield novice won by Aston Martini in January but she's otherwise unbeaten over hurdles, making it 3-4 in this sphere when bouncing back with a solid performance at Kempton (2m, good to soft). Shapes as though she'll stay this trip and should make her presence felt. 3-4 over hurdles; in the mix for minor honours if suited by this step up in trip.
4 4th (4) (18/1 +45%) Lilting Verse	18/1(+45%)	(4) Lilting Verse 18/1, Listed bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles with her sights lowered in a 13-runner novice at Ludlow in November. Not in the same next 2 starts, though, and she was well beaten in this race 12 months ago. Listed bumper winner; yet to build upon her Ludlow maiden hurdle win in November.
5th 5th (6) (50/1 -79%) Mellificent	50/1(-79%)	(6) Mellificent 50/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who put her experience to good use in a first-time tongue strap when winning 9-runner novice at Carlisle (2½m, soft) on hurdles bow in October. By no means disgraced back from a break in listed company at Doncaster and while this is tougher, she remains with potential. Close fourth in 3m Listed race last month; further progress is possible back at 2m4f.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (12/1 +0%) Little Miss Dante	12/1(+0%)	(5) Little Miss Dante 12/1, Southwell bumper winner who looked good when winning her first 2 outings over hurdles. Not seen to best effect when third in a 19f Haydock listed novice in December but ran poorly at Sandown last time and the addition of a tongue strap will need to have a positive effect if she's to take this. Placed in Listed race in December but well beaten since; may find this ground too lively.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (15/2 +25%) Lightening Mahler	15/2(+25%)	(3) Lightening Mahler 15/2, Successful sole start between the flags and created a good impression on hurdles debut at Hereford in January. Disappointing next time but back on track following a wind op when making all at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) and she's a live each-way candidate. Yard also saddles Take No Chances. Up in grade after ready win at Huntingdon last month; remains unexposed.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (16/1 +20%) Micks Jet	16/1(+20%)	(7) Micks Jet 16/1, Bumper winner on this card last year and clearly going the right way in this sphere, having no trouble landing the odds when getting off the mark at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) last time. Doesn't look out of place at this level, particularly with further progress likely. Useful in bumpers last year; dominated modest maiden hurdle in February; this is tougher.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (200/1 -60%) Oneforthefairgreen	200/1(-60%)	(9) Oneforthefairgreen 200/1, Showed fair form on 2 of her 4 starts in bumpers in Ireland but offered little on hurdles/yard debut at Ascot in December. Placed in two Irish bumpers in 2023 but struggled on stable/hurdle debut in December.

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15:50 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Last month's Cheltenham Festival heroine GOLDEN ACE is now 3-3 over hurdles and ought to be very hard to beat today.

16:00 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (11/4 +73%) It Could Be You	11/4(+73%)	(7) It Could Be You 11/4, Modest hurdler. Course winner. Pulled up in handicap chase (15/2) at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 39 days ago, losing touch around 4 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Struggled over hurdles and fences last 18 months and pulled up again latest.
2 2nd (10) (50/1 -100%) Jupiter Rock	50/1(-100%)	(10) Jupiter Rock 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in claimer (66/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 34 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Poor on last hurdle outing. Showed bit on the Flat last summer; poor since and beaten a long way on both hurdle starts.
3 3rd (9) (10/1 +50%) Dromineer Smurphy	10/1(+50%)	(9) Dromineer Smurphy 10/1, Libertarian gelding. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. More of a Flat pedigree; not an obvious sort on debut but this doesn't have much depth.
4 4th (6) (3/1 +50%) Cerberus	3/1(+50%)	(6) Cerberus 3/1, Fairly useful chaser. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2019. 50/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Smart performer in his pomp but very inconsistent over last 12 months; e/w chance.
5th 5th (3) (9/2 +68%) Intersky Sunset	9/2(+68%)	(3) Intersky Sunset 9/2, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Gowran in November. Pulled up in handicap chase (9/2) at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 47 days ago, dropping away early in straight. Switches from chase to hurdles. Consistent since hurdle win at Gowran in November but this is a tough ask.
6th 6th (4) (11/1 -144%) Action Motion	11/1(-144%)	(4) Action Motion 11/1, Fair hurdler. Sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 18/1) 84 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Respected. Is 1-9 over hurdles; only beat one home latest and needs to bounce back to best 2023 form.
7th 7th (2) (11/1 +31%) Cloudy Tuesday	11/1(+31%)	(2) Cloudy Tuesday 11/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Tailed-off last of 6 to Largy Hill in Michael Purcell Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Thurles (20.8f, soft, 200/1) on hurdles bow 56 days ago. 3 points and hunter chase winner; shown very little in last 18 months; best watched.
8th 8th (1) (200/1 -300%) Little Hero	200/1(-300%)	(1) Little Hero 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 112 days ago, tailing off some way out. Shown nothing in four runs at huge odds so far; off 112 days.
9th 9th (8) (100/1 -100%) Glenmorefiftyfour	100/1(-100%)	(8) Glenmorefiftyfour 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1 and tongue strap on, tenth of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving P. J. F. Hassett. Showed nothing back in 2021 and not seen since.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (4/1 -497%) Boothen Boy	4/1(-497%)	(5) Boothen Boy 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Second of 14 in claiming hurdle at this course (18.5f, heavy, 12/1). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Form pick. Only beaten 1l in this last year and this is a lesser renewal; fitness only concern.

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16:00 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A chance is taken on fitness of BOOTHEN BOY who was narrowly denied in 2023's renewal of this on similar ground and this is weaker

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/2 +18%) Rolica	9/2(+18%)	(6) Rolica 9/2, 320,000 gns purchase who is bred to be useful and she offered something to work on when third in a back-end maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October, conditions just finding her out late on. Looks sure to do better this term. 320,000gns yearling; showed ability at Nottingham; two Group 1 entries; interesting.
2 2nd (8) (9/4 +36%) Vicario	9/4(+36%)	(8) Vicario 9/4, Lope De Vega filly who was much better for her debut when second in a C&D maiden in October and similar form back from 5 months off when runner-up at Chelmsford (7f) 5 weeks ago. Tongue tie fitted now and she could yet do better again. Clear second at this course and Chelmsford the last twice; leading contender.
3 3rd (2) (15/2 +17%) Looking For Queen	15/2(+17%)	(2) Looking For Queen 15/2, Churchill filly who progressed with each start as a 2-y-o, well suited by the step up in trip when second of 11 in maiden at Doncaster (7f) in September. That may not prove her limit. Absent since running well in similar event at Doncaster in September (third start).
4 4th (3) (40/1 -60%) Lyraisa	40/1(-60%)	(3) Lyraisa 40/1, 95,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Easy to back and she could only run to a modest level when sixth of 8 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) in October. This should reveal more but good deal of improvement needed if she's to figure on return. Needs to improve a good deal on sole 2yo effort.
5th 5th (5) (9/1 -80%) Painite	9/1(-80%)	(5) Painite 9/1, £120,000 2-y-o, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to 3 winners. Runner-up both starts for Richard Hannon last June, her winning chance seemingly spoiled by the flag start at Windsor (6f, good to soft) latterly. Up in trip for return (dam 1¼m winner). Remains with potential. Fair form over sprint trips last June; new yard; the market signals should be heeded..
6th 6th (4) (10/1 -150%) Miss Kubelik	10/1(-150%)	(4) Miss Kubelik 10/1, Holy Roman Emperor filly who shaped with distinct promise having been caught further back than ideal in a steadily-run race when second in a Southwell novice (7f) back in November. Another sure-fire improver for her top yard and one for the shortlist here. Promising second at Southwell on sole 2yo run; similar type to stablemate Izipizi.
7th 7th (1) (9/4 +0%) Izipizi	9/4(+0%)	(1) Izipizi 9/4, Kingman filly who makes a good deal of appeal on paper and promising start when second of 13 in maiden at Kempton (1m) in December, better placed than most but keeping on for hands-and-heels riding. Entitled to have learned from that and sure to improve for top yard. Promising second at Kempton four months ago; 1,000 Guineas entry; major player.
8th 8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Yellow Lemons	50/1(-52%)	(9) Yellow Lemons 50/1, €100,000 purchase as a juvenile but she didn't show any immediate promise when finishing seventh of 8 in a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) on debut in October. That experience ought not to have been wasted on her but she's probably best watched on return to action. Needs to take a big step forward on reappearance.
9th 9th (7) (200/1 -100%) Two B Tanned	200/1(-100%)	(7) Two B Tanned 200/1, Saddler's Rock filly. 40/1, looked green when sixth of 7 in a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in February. Hood goes on and she's one for later on. Has plenty to find on her debut effort; now wears a hood.

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16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This race features an interesting clash between 1,000 Guineas entries ROLICA and Izipizi, preferred in that order.

16:17 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (7/1 +13%) Fortamour	7/1(+13%)	(9) Fortamour 7/1, 4-time C&D winner who resumed with a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 46 days ago. Took this in 2022 and must enter calculations. Four-time C&D winner; should win more races but this one looks too competitive.
2 2nd (12) (3/1 -9%) Illusionist	3/1(-9%)	(12) Illusionist 3/1, It's now 17 runs since his last win but he posted a very good second of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Big shout off an unchanged mark. Narrowly failed to land gamble latest but his head carriage wasn't endearing; 4lb well in.
3 3rd (7) (16/1 -14%) Danzan	16/1(-14%)	(7) Danzan 16/1, Largely reliable last term when a 7f winner (on soft) at Thirsk. No forlorn hope on his seasonal return from a falling mark. Conditions won't faze him but this 9yo returns from 173 days off & may prove vulnerable.
4 4th (1) (10/1 -67%) Bay Breeze	10/1(-67%)	(1) Bay Breeze 10/1, 4-time C&D winner, including in this 12 months ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark for his return so highly respected. 4-7 over C&D, including this race last year; handles soft, probably heavy; interesting.
5th 5th (3) (8/1 +27%) Remarkable Force	8/1(+27%)	(3) Remarkable Force 8/1, Looked a tricky ride when a below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 54 days ago on his final start for Brian Toomey. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. On losing run; new yard quick to drop him in trip; good mark but the ground is a big query.
6th 6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Grant Wood	12/1(+14%)	(4) Grant Wood 12/1, Started 2024 with 7f wins at Southwell and Newcastle in February but he came in only tenth of 12 in handicap back at Southwell (7.1f) 39 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Two AW wins this year; hit hard by the handicapper for second of them; ground a worry.
7th 7th (11) (9/2 +18%) Thornaby Pearl	9/2(+18%)	(11) Thornaby Pearl 9/2, Kickstarted 2024 with 5f win at Doncaster in March and not disgraced given he raced freely when fourth of 9 in handicap (6/4) at Bath (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. This C&D winner is in the mix once more. C&D winner; impressed over 5f on reappearance but his form dipped at Bath 11 days ago.
8th 8th (2) (80/1 -300%) May Blossom	80/1(-300%)	(2) May Blossom 80/1, Dual 5f winner in 2023 but even more slowly away than usual when eighth of 9 in handicap here (5f, good) in September on final run for David O'Meara. Can't be discounted starting out for her new stable. Multiple winner for D O'Meara but all at 5f; unplaced in all six attempts at 6f.
9th 9th (10) (16/1 -33%) Ey Up It's Maggie	16/1(-33%)	(10) Ey Up It's Maggie 16/1, Course winner who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 9 days ago, caught on the outer wing. Not dismissed. Course winner and on a handy mark; 6f on heavy might stretch her though.
10th 10th (13) (33/1 -175%) Braveheart Boy	33/1(-175%)	(13) Braveheart Boy 33/1, Winless since 2022 and he ended last term well below par. Off 8 months with work to do. Returns from a break off a reduced mark but stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.
11th 11th (6) (10/1 +9%) Rock Opera	10/1(+9%)	(6) Rock Opera 10/1, Got off the mark for 2024 at Southwell in January and has continued in decent nick, fifth of 8 at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Possibilities. Two AW wins this winter; promise on heavy last year; each-way shout.
12th 12th (8) (40/1 -60%) American Star	40/1(-60%)	(8) American Star 40/1, Ended 2023 with poor efforts at Southwell and here for new yard. Lots more is required on his reappearance. No win since 2021; didn't fire in three runs for this yard last year; ground a concern.
13th 13th (5) (8/1 +0%) Fools Rush In	8/1(+0%)	(5) Fools Rush In 8/1, On a long losing run but he posted a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 178 days ago on his final run for Jim Goldie. Starts out for his new yard on the back of a wind op and not without interest. Had a wind op prior to his stable debut and he's too well treated to ignore.

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16:17 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Last year's winner Bay Breeze should go well but FOOLS RUSH IN may resume winning ways off his lowly mark on his stable debut.

16:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (6/5 +47%) Somespring Special	6/5(+47%)	(7) Somespring Special 6/5, Won twice over hurdles last spring but having initially disappointed over fences, proved a totally different proposition away from the mud after 4 months off when landing conditionals handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good) 4 days ago. Escapes a penalty, so looks to have a huge chance. Escapes a penalty for comfortable win at Plumpton on Sunday; commands respect.
2 2nd (3) (10/1 -100%) Sacre Coeur	10/1(-100%)	(3) Sacre Coeur 10/1, Front-runner who has won 3 times over fences this season. Not at best when third of 5 at Kelso last time but she's now only 1 lb above the mark she defied at Ludlow in December. Keen-going front-runner; not at best on latest outing but has won three times this season.
3 3rd (5) (9/2 +55%) Royale Margaux	9/2(+55%)	(5) Royale Margaux 9/2, Five-time hurdles/dual chase winner in France for David Cottin and fairly useful form over fences in this country. Solid second in handicap at this track (20.6f, good to soft) in December but struggled on subsequent runs. Too soon to be writing her off, however. Second to Pink Legend last year. Needs to bounce back from a duff effort in February but twice ran very well here in 2023.
4 4th (4) (12/1 -140%) Je T'ai Porte	12/1(-140%)	(4) Je T'ai Porte 12/1, Winning hurdler who had her usual headgear discarded and caught the eye when third of 10 in a beginners chase at Leopardstown (17f, heavy) last month. Unable to repeat that effort at Thurles 13 days later but now heads into handicaps and warrants respect in a reapplied hood. Has unconvincing record over fences but represents a respected Irish stable.
5th 5th (6) (9/1 +10%) Voice Of Calm	9/1(+10%)	(6) Voice Of Calm 9/1, Triple hurdle winner who also scored over fences at Leicester (match race) last February. Wasn't at her best after 5 months off at Plumpton (17f, good to soft) 18 days ago so will need to leave that behind with Tom Bellamy back on board. Struggled to keep up when dropped back to 2m1f at Plumpton last month; others preferred.
6th 6th (2) (11/1 -10%) Pink Legend	11/1(-10%)	(2) Pink Legend 11/1, Built on her return when landing 5-runner listed mares event at Newbury (23.4f) in December. Shaped a bit better than the result suggests when fourth at Doncaster 9 days later but has been most disappointing since. Won this last year from a 10 lb higher mark. Won this off 10lb higher in 2023 but seems badly to have lost her way this year.
\|U\| \|U\| (8) (12/1 -20%) Lost Connections	12/1(-20%)	(8) Lost Connections 12/1, Third in this before finally off the mark at Ludlow (20f, good) last May, putting her experience to good use. Returned from 11 months off and shaped as if as good as ever when runner-up at Chepstow earlier this month but this demands a jolt of improvement from 7 lb out of the weights. Ran well from out of the weights in this race in 2023; no surprise if she does so again.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (11/1 -175%) Found On	11/1(-175%)	(1) Found On 11/1, Bagged 5 small-field handicaps last term and resumed winning ways at Market Rasen on reappearance in September. Respectable second in mares listed chase next time and might have needed the run after 4 months off at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) recently. Drops back down in trip. In career-best form in the autumn; pulled up last month, after a break.

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16:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

With her breathing issues resolved, SOMESPRING SPECIAL readily drew clear to open her chasing account off this mark on Sunday.

16:35 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (11/8 +31%) Whateys Quest	11/8(+31%)	(5) Whateys Quest 11/8, Fair hurdler. 12/1, good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Should have more to offer over this trip. Hit and miss but one of his better runs when beaten 3l latest; may build on that.
2 2nd (3) (3/1 +63%) Midweek Voices	3/1(+63%)	(3) Midweek Voices 3/1, 11/1, below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy) 82 days ago. Limerick fourth a stand out effort. Promise at Limerick in November but tailed off twice since; hard to gauge; e/w chance.
3 3rd (4) (12/1 -118%) Splendid Choice	12/1(-118%)	(4) Splendid Choice 12/1, 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 26 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J.Smith and he's dangerous on his Punchestown run. Left previous form behind when beaten 10l at Punchestown 2 starts ago but pulled up since.
4 4th (6) (16/1 -14%) Andyourbirdcansing	16/1(-14%)	(6) Andyourbirdcansing 16/1, Modest hurdler. Below form tenth of 17 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 180 days ago. Promising 4th in September but tailed off twice since; off 180 days; may prefer it quicker.
5th 5th (2) (125/1 -89%) Granco Rof	125/1(-89%)	(2) Granco Rof 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Thurles (19.8f, soft, 80/1) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for. Shown nothing in 3 starts at huge odds; cheekpieces on but likely one for h'caps now.
6th 6th (7) (66/1 -32%) Volez Vous	66/1(-32%)	(7) Volez Vous 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 125/1) 40 days ago. Tailed off in trio of starts at triple figure odds so far.
7th 7th (1) (9/4 -105%) Brennus Lescribaa	9/4(-105%)	(1) Brennus Lescribaa 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle (1/2) at Naas (19f, soft) 126 days ago, folding tamely. In the right hands to bounce back. Was 4th in two maiden hurdles; blip since but may bounce back after 4 month break.

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16:35 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This could be a good opportunity for BRENNUS LESCRIBAA (nap) who had looked like a nice prospect before a below par run last time

16:45 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (66/1 -230%) Liam Swagger	66/1(-230%)	(5) Liam Swagger 66/1, Last of 5 in novice event at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 21 days ago, not much room so better than the result. Up in trip. May well do better but this is a tough ask. Promise at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago but most of the others have shown more.
1 1st (1) (Evens +20%) Endless Victory	Evens(+20%)	(1) Endless Victory Evens, Looked a top prospect when winning 5-runner novice event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 66 days ago, storming clear. Difficult to oppose with promise of plenty more to come. Looks to have a bright future after his novice win at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February.
2 2nd (7) (12/1 +0%) Salamanca	12/1(+0%)	(7) Salamanca 12/1, Bred to be sharp and shaped with plenty of encouragement when second of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) on debut in October. Should derive plenty from that but this asks a lot. Second favourite, 2nd of 7 for Nottingham maiden (1m, heavy) in October after slow start.
3 3rd (4) (12/1 -118%) High Order	12/1(-118%)	(4) High Order 12/1, Frankel colt who finished second of 6 in novice event at Newcastle (8f) on debut. Off 124 days. Up in trip. Should improve but this is a warm race. Promising; form chance after finishing on heels of the odds-on favourite at Newcastle (1m).
4 4th (2) (5/1 +9%) Kalidasa	5/1(+9%)	(2) Kalidasa 5/1, Highly-promising type. Heavily backed prior to winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut, comfortably. Off 97 days. Should significantly improve on bare form for leading connections with this trip sure to suit. 2,800,000gns yearling; 1-3 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and dismissed weak opposition.
5th 5th (3) (3/1 -9%) Meydaan	3/1(-9%)	(3) Meydaan 3/1, Perfect start when winning 7-runner maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) on debut, readily overcoming a small gallop. Scope to improve a lot this year so demands respect. 2-1, won Newcastle maiden (1m2f, AW) November, travelling best and going on by nearly 2l.
6th 6th (6) (40/1 -21%) Prince Iago	40/1(-21%)	(6) Prince Iago 40/1, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, closely related to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Rougemont. This is a very tough starting point. First foal; by Starspangledbanner out of 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 89); probably stiff task.

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16:45 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Charlie Appleby can continue his fine record in this race with a win from ENDLESS VICTORY over Meydaan.

16:52 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (4/5 +71%) Flying Finn	4/5(+71%)	(4) Flying Finn 4/5, Phoenix of Spain filly who matched previous form on back of 4 months off/qualifying run when second of 11 in a Catterick novice (7f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Return to 1m won't inconvenience her on handicap debut. Heavy-ground runner-up at Catterick on reappearance and has potential off her opening mark.
2 2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) Summit	4/1(-78%)	(1) Summit 4/1, Fair filly who matched previous best when fifth in class 2 nursery at York (7.9f, soft) in October. Similar form when fourth at Lingfield (1m) in November and she's one to consider with cheekpieces refitted on debut for new yard. 0-6 last year but showed ability and new trainer does well with stable-switchers; chance.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 -78%) Up The Jazz	8/1(-78%)	(3) Up The Jazz 8/1, Kept busy during second half of last season, winning 8-runner Carlisle nursery (6.9f) in August and similar form faced with soft ground when second at York (7f) in September. Not disgraced at that venue final start and having been gelded for return, he's one to consider. Didn't quite see out 1m on soft last October, but stable has excellent record in this race.
4 4th (5) (16/1 -113%) Nominal Event	16/1(-113%)	(5) Nominal Event 16/1, Modest form at 2. 28/1, tenth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (1m) final 2-y-o start in December. Probably best to look elsewhere unless market vibes proved particularly positive on return from 4 months off. Well beaten on handicap/AW debut but promise on turf previously and not written off.
5th 5th (6) (9/1 -13%) Batal Dandy	9/1(-13%)	(6) Batal Dandy 9/1, Probably needed first outing in 6 months when below-form fifth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly up in trip. Not discounted. Yet to finish better than fifth but 1m may suit and trainer has won 4 of last 8 runnings.
6th 6th (2) (12/1 -140%) Artistic Mission	12/1(-140%)	(2) Artistic Mission 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who again found only one too good on handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) in March. Well below best in first-time blinkers (discarded here) at Catterick (6f) 2 weeks ago but testing ground may also have been a factor then. Significantly up in trip here. Runner-up three times on Tapeta but well beaten on recent turf debut; goes up in trip.

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16:52 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The filly FLYING FINN again showed promise when runner-up on heavy ground at Catterick and is taken to make a winning handicap debut.

17:00 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 2) 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +55%) Anno Power	9/4(+55%)	(1) Anno Power 9/4, Made some appeal on paper and ran well amidst greenness when second in an Exeter bumper in November. With hood applied, showed a fine turn of foot when going one better in mares event at Ascot 3 months later, so she's respected with more still to offer. In the first-time hood she made up a lot of late ground to win going away at Ascot.
2 2nd (17) (33/1 -230%) Plantaroma	33/1(-230%)	(17) Plantaroma 33/1, Shaped well when second to I Am Max (won again next time) in Carlisle bumper on debut and matched that form when 9¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Honky Tonk Highway in listed race at Sandown last month. Capable of being in the mix. Second at Carlisle and sixth at Sandown, finishing behind I've Madeupmymind.
3 3rd (11) (250/1 -400%) Moorsbrook	250/1(-400%)	(11) Moorsbrook 250/1, In hood for her first outing, went with little promise when well-beaten ninth of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon 70 days ago. Looks to be up against it. On the retreat from a long way out when 50-1 and hooded at Huntingdon (soft).
4 4th (15) (22/1 -120%) Lagertha	22/1(-120%)	(15) Lagertha 22/1, Showed some promise making her debut when sixth of 20 in Goffs UK Spring Sales Bumper at Newbury last month, keeping on approaching final 1f. Could go well again. Stayed on takingly for 8l sixth in a big-field valuable Newbury bumper.
5th 5th (3) (5/2 +50%) Asian Star	5/2(+50%)	(3) Asian Star 5/2, €38,000 3-y-o, Malinas mare. Half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Asian Master. Every chance when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points (Nov 2023) and has joined a top yard, so she's one to note. In second when falling late on in an Irish point; well related and now with the Skeltons.
5th 5th (14) (9/2 -29%) I've Madeupmymind	9/2(-29%)	(14) I've Madeupmymind 9/2, Bred to stay well but she showed encouraging speed when runner-up in mares bumper at Wincanton on debut. Ran to a similar level when making the frame in listed event at Sandown next time, so she enters calculations. Plenty of positives to take out of both her runs, particularly the latest at Sandown.
7th 7th (12) (100/1 -300%) Zarhanya	100/1(-300%)	(12) Zarhanya 100/1, Telescope mare. Half-sister to 7 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Zerashan and fair hurdler Zaralabad. Dam smart 7f/1m winner. Has a fairly useful standard to aim at on debut (wears hood). Half-sister to seven winners; hooded and stable operates at a low strike-rate in bumpers.
8th 8th (2) (18/1 -50%) Miss Goldfire	18/1(-50%)	(2) Miss Goldfire 18/1, Was sent off favourite and justified her market position when landing 13-runner mares bumper at Wetherby on debut back in March last year, edging ahead late on. Absent since but she's not discounted with tongue strap now added. Wetherby winner 13 months ago; Jonathan Burke isn't aboard this time.
9th 9th (5) (100/1 -150%) Briery Butterfly	100/1(-150%)	(5) Briery Butterfly 100/1, Bred to need more of a test of stamina and never involved when 12¼ lengths ninth of 10 to the reopposing Anno Power in mares bumper at Ascot in February. Looks one for the longer term. Bred for further in time and she was well behind Anno Power at Ascot.
10th 10th (4) (80/1 -471%) Blacksamssenorita	80/1(-471%)	(4) Blacksamssenorita 80/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when third of 12 in bumper at Taunton 23 days ago, travelling fluently and keeping on without being knocked about. Could take a step forward with that first experience behind her. Moved well throughout at Taunton (soft) and was only beaten 3l into third.
11th 11th (13) (50/1 -100%) Ample Warning	50/1(-100%)	(13) Ample Warning 50/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Night Wish filly. Dam, French 17f-2¼m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Rasango. This is a tough starting point. 38,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam French 2m1f-2m2f hurdle/chase winner.
12th 12th (8) (14/1 -75%) Khutulun Khan	14/1(-75%)	(8) Khutulun Khan 14/1, Has stamina in her pedigree and fared best of the newcomers when 4 lengths third of 10 to Anno Power in mares bumper at Ascot 61 days ago, well positioned but sticking to her task. Can give another account. Stoutly bred so a steady pace was no help when third to Anno Power at Ascot.
13th 13th (9) (100/1 -150%) Madame Bluebelle	100/1(-150%)	(9) Madame Bluebelle 100/1, Shaped like a stayer first time up when fourth of 8 in bumper at Ayr 40 days ago, staying on having been outpaced from early in the straight. Has plenty to find in first-time tongue strap. Stoutly bred and never dangerous when a 9l fourth at Ayr; now has tongue tied.
14th 14th (18) (33/1 +34%) Precious Jean	33/1(+34%)	(18) Precious Jean 33/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy filly. Dam, modest hurdler (19f winner), half-sister to smart hurdler (stays 2½m) Brandy Love out of fairly useful 2m hurdler Bambootcha. Only the stable's second bumper runner this season but she's bred to win races.
15th 15th (6) (125/1 -213%) Devon Skies	125/1(-213%)	(6) Devon Skies 125/1, Dartmouth mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Zwicky. Dam ran twice in bumpers out of fair 2½m hurdle winner Marsh Run. Faces a difficult ask on her first start. Half-sister to 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Zwicky; dam well beaten in bumpers.
16th 16th (16) (125/1 -279%) Misaura	125/1(-279%)	(16) Misaura 125/1, Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 1m-11f winner in Poland Lady Jaguar. Dam modest maiden hurdler. One of 2 newcomers in the line-up for the yard. 3,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to two winners on the Flat (1m-1m3f).
17th 17th (7) (4/1 -60%) Geturguccion	4/1(-60%)	(7) Geturguccion 4/1, Placed on both outings in Irish points and made a very promising start under Rules when beaten a neck by a previous winner in mares bumper at Newbury in March, making rapid headway to challenge. Leading contender. Pointing promise and went close on heavy ground at Newbury after £200,000 sale.
18th 18th (10) (150/1 -200%) Miss Appleberry	150/1(-200%)	(10) Miss Appleberry 150/1, Bred for longer trips and shaped in kind when sixth of 13 in mares bumper at Huntingdon a month ago, plugging on. Likely to need more time. Didn't run badly for a 66-1 chance at Huntingdon but likely to find a few too good here.

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17:00 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Alan King's GETURGUCCION looks the one to be with on the strength of her Newbury defeat. I've Madeupmymind is next best.

17:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (14) (5/4 +55%) Lady Bresil	5/4(+55%)	(14) Lady Bresil 5/4, Promising sort. Fourth of 7 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 123 days ago, not knocked about. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Likely to improve. Tailed off fav in a mares' bumper on debut but showed a bit more when 4th since; new yard.
2 2nd (11) (6/5 +4%) Maroto	6/5(+4%)	(11) Maroto 6/5, Promising type. Running well fell in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 16/5) 57 days ago keeping on when fell last might have been placed. Tongue strap on 1st time. More to come and the one to beat for Willie Mullins. Made errors both runs, coming down latest; likely to have ability if he can correct errors.
3 3rd (13) (10/1 -186%) Zulu Mike	10/1(-186%)	(13) Zulu Mike 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Fell in novice hurdle (28/1) at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago headway when fell heavily 2 out might have been placed. Still involved when coming down 2 out latest and form boosted; big player.
4 4th (10) (80/1 -142%) Lynchy Boy	80/1(-142%)	(10) Lynchy Boy 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Only beat one home at Navan last month; much more required.
5th 5th (17) (14/1 -100%) Slip Jig	14/1(-100%)	(17) Slip Jig 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 15/2) 28 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Minor promise in 2 bumpers at Cork so far; may come on for last month's run; tough ask.
6th 6th (1) (6/1 -80%) Walmix	6/1(-80%)	(1) Walmix 6/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in bumper at Wexford in June. 4/1, respectable third of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (16.8f, heavy), needing stronger gallop. Should be in the shake-up if ready to roll after 6 months off. Wexford bumper winner and showed he handles this ground here in September.
7th 7th (6) (125/1 -150%) Glasgow Dan	125/1(-150%)	(6) Glasgow Dan 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 125/1) 28 days ago. Distant fifth on rules debut at Gowran in March but didn't jump well when tailed off since.
8th 8th (2) (200/1 -300%) A Okay	200/1(-300%)	(2) A Okay 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.5f, soft) on NH debut 81 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off when 125s for debut and impossible to fancy.
9th 9th (4) (200/1 +0%) Darcy's Friend	200/1(+0%)	(4) Darcy's Friend 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 500/1, fourteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Third in a point but shown nothing in trio of starts under rules at triple figure odds.
10th 10th (8) (80/1 -142%) Jassur Des Brosses	80/1(-142%)	(8) Jassur Des Brosses 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 300/1) 14 days ago. Minor promise when 5th in a bumper but jumped poorly in 2 hurdle runs.
11th 11th (12) (200/1 -100%) Springboard	200/1(-100%)	(12) Springboard 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, thirteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 14 days ago. Hasn't been involved in two runs so far at triple figure odds; plenty to find.
12th 12th (5) (150/1 -200%) Deise Bhoy	150/1(-200%)	(5) Deise Bhoy 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Unseated rider in novice hurdle (100/1) at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago. Modest form in points and unseated when 100s for rules bow latest.
13th 13th (16) (100/1 -100%) Red Night Sky	100/1(-100%)	(16) Red Night Sky 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 100/1) on NH debut 17 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Modest point form but stayed on okay for 7th at Cork earlier this month; may need further.
14th 14th (9) (300/1 -50%) Lacken Run	300/1(-50%)	(9) Lacken Run 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (250/1) at Limerick (22f, soft), pulled up after next. Off 8 months. Down in trip. Huge prices in three runs so far and pulled up last two outings; off 266 days.
15th 15th (18) (80/1 -220%) Strawberry Diamond	80/1(-220%)	(18) Strawberry Diamond 80/1, Ocovango mare. Dam unraced out of useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Strawberry. Ocovango mare; stoutly bred and probably best watched on debut.
16th 16th (15) (125/1 -400%) Princess Felicia	125/1(-400%)	(15) Princess Felicia 125/1, Jukebox Jury mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Audacious Plan and fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Savoy Court. Jukebox Jury mare; half-sister to five winners but may need further.
17th 17th (3) (250/1 -150%) Bondi Boy Blue	250/1(-150%)	(3) Bondi Boy Blue 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 9 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 7 days ago. Down in trip. Shown nothing at triple figure odds in two runs so far; drops in trip with plenty to find.
18th 18th (7) (200/1 -100%) Harveyshonor	200/1(-100%)	(7) Harveyshonor 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.1f, heavy) 68 days ago. Third in a point but nothing in two starts under rules at big odds.

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17:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

It was a promising debut from ZULU MIKE before coming down and he may be capable of better with that run under his belt

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (10/3 +26%) Poet Master	10/3(+26%)	(4) Poet Master 10/3, Made it 3 wins from only 4 starts when comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting in September. The handicapper hasn't missed him with an 8 lb rise but surprise if this lightly-raced sort doesn't have more to offer. Made debut last summer and has won three of his four starts; could be one to follow.
2 2nd (7) (12/1 +0%) Percy's Lad	12/1(+0%)	(7) Percy's Lad 12/1, Winless last season but signed off for the campaign with a decent third in an 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Frame claims, but others strike as likelier winners from unchanged mark. Some good runs in defeat last year and now off last winning mark; goes well fresh.
3 3rd (5) (10/1 -11%) Misty Grey	10/1(-11%)	(5) Misty Grey 10/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022 but has been rejuvenated by a stable switch to David O'Meara, sticking to his task when second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly. Arrives in good heart having been runner-up on AW the last twice; might not be far away.
4 4th (6) (20/1 +20%) Gorak	20/1(+20%)	(6) Gorak 20/1, Dual winner in the first half of last season but played only a minor role in better-quality handicaps later in the year and still doesn't look particularly well treated. Hit hard by handicapper after Group 3 4th last June; remains 14lb above last winning mark.
5th 5th (2) (12/1 -33%) Northern Express	12/1(-33%)	(2) Northern Express 12/1, Smart and consistent sort landed the Thirsk Hunt Cup and a decent 7f handicap at York last year. Good second off this mark at York when last seen in October and has a sound record fresh, so merits plenty of respect. Won twice last year and this consistent sort could be bang there once more.
6th 6th (8) (12/1 -71%) Suviana	12/1(-71%)	(8) Suviana 12/1, Useful form when winning 3 times in France last season, including in a 5-runner minor event at Deauville (7f, good to soft) when last seen in August. Rare handicap runner on these shores for top yard rates as a very interesting player. Progressive in France last year and this lightly raced 4yo could be on a good mark.
7th 7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Biggles	12/1(+0%)	(1) Biggles 12/1, Second in Victoria Cup last spring and took his form up another notch when landing the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July. Ended last season in muted fashion, though, and he's probably best watched having since left Ralph Beckett. Below-par end to last season but has good reappearance record; makes stable debut.
8th 8th (10) (28/1 -27%) Havana Blue	28/1(-27%)	(10) Havana Blue 28/1, Opened his account in a C&D 7f handicap last May and before following up in good style on the July Course the following month. Held valid excuses when down the field on his final 2 outings last year and he's worth a betting check having since left Clive Cox for 58,000 gns (also gelded). Disappointing end to last season but looked one to follow previously; gelded/changed hands.
9th 9th (3) (25/1 -39%) Carrytheone	25/1(-39%)	(3) Carrytheone 25/1, Placed 3 times last season for John Patrick Murtagh, including when third in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown (1¼ lengths behind Ocean Jewel). Ended the year with a creditable sixth in a big-field Leopardstown handicap but a little bit more is likely needed to defy this mark on yard debut. Hasn't won since 2021 but on a competitive mark and new trainer is among the winners.
10th 10th (13) (8/1 -78%) Pearle D'or	8/1(-78%)	(13) Pearle D'or 8/1, Progressive in the second half of last season, scoring at Ascot in July before doubling his tally for the yard when scoring at Newbury in taking fashion. Arguably shaped best when leading home the unfavoured group at Ascot on final outing and he's very much the type to improve again this year. Last campaign concluded with fine third at Ascot; leading player if fully tuned up.
11th 11th (14) (14/1 +0%) Love De Vega	14/1(+0%)	(14) Love De Vega 14/1, In good form on all-weather this winter, winning twice over 7f at Chelmsford. Shaped as if still in form (met trouble) when seventh of 13 at Newcastle (7f) latest. Equally as effective on turf and he's not ruled out. Two AW wins this year; below best latest but this four-time turf winner is not ruled out.
12th 12th (12) (28/1 -133%) Persuasion	28/1(-133%)	(12) Persuasion 28/1, Solid on the whole last campaign, edging down to a career-low mark before winning at Thirsk in September. Reportedly bled when beaten favourite in a Doncaster handicap when last seen and he'll probably need a couple to underperform if he's to make a winning return from a 7-month absence. Solid campaign last year; has improved for comeback run in each of the last two seasons.
13th 13th (11) (12/1 +33%) Farhh To Shy	12/1(+33%)	(11) Farhh To Shy 12/1, Useful mare who scored over 1m at Ascot (soft) and 7f at Yarmouth last summer. Ended her 2023 campaign with good thirds at Ascot (handicap/listed) and very much shaped as if needing the run when down the field in the Lincoln on return. Others make more appeal on balance. Down the field in the Lincoln but may have needed it; each-way shout on last year's best.
14th 14th (9) (7/1 +30%) Catch The Paddy	7/1(+30%)	(9) Catch The Paddy 7/1, Progressive for the bulk of last season, getting off the mark when meeting his elders for the first time in C&D handicap in September. Looked a shade tricky when down the field at Kempton last time but overall profile is positive enough to think he's worth another chance. Won over C&D last September on sole course visit; not ruled out on reappearance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (15) (16/1 -14%) Security Code	16/1(-14%)	(15) Security Code 16/1, Raced only 3 times to date, making a winning debut at Wolverhampton in 2021. Off another 10 months before pulling his chance away at Lingfield last February. Has since been gelded and left John & Thady Gosden. Betting can prove a guide. Absent since disappointing in February 2023, but very lightly raced and no forlorn hope.

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17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Preference is for POET MASTER, who has won three of his four starts and could be better than a handicapper. Suviana is a danger.

17:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/13 +7%) Clansman	8/13(+7%)	(1) Clansman 8/13, Returned better than ever after 5 months off when runner-up in 16-runner handicap at Chelmsford (14f) last month and confirmed that promise when going one better at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 9 days ago, posting another career best. Carries 5 lb penalty and could take some stopping. Has started this season well and was impressive at Thirsk (1m4f, heavy) nine days ago.
2 2nd (4) (12/1 +25%) Can Can Girl	12/1(+25%)	(4) Can Can Girl 12/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022 and has offered precious little in 3 all-weather starts for her new yard this year. Handicapper given her a chance but best watched at present. Placed on turf and AW last year for old yard but looks best watched for the time being.
3 3rd (2) (14/1 -115%) Diamand De Vindecy	14/1(-115%)	(2) Diamand De Vindecy 14/1, Fair winner at up to 15f on the Flat in France. Mixed bag over hurdles in recent months, possibly finding the race coming too soon when tailed off at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 6 weeks ago. This just a second Flat start for current connections. French Flat wins in 2022; some minor honours over hurdles but he was remote six weeks ago.
4 4th (3) (13/2 -44%) Val Bassett	13/2(-44%)	(3) Val Bassett 13/2, Fairly useful winner in France who continued to fall in the weights for his current yard last season. Looked in need of the run after 7 months off at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) last month and is now hiked up in trip sporting different headgear. Recent visor is replaced by blinkers and he is 15lb lower than this time last year.
5th 5th (5) (9/2 +18%) Cantalupo Bella	9/2(+18%)	(5) Cantalupo Bella 9/2, Maiden last seen on the Flat running just respectably in first-time visor at Musselburgh in October. Has struggled over hurdles since, but she warrants respect returned to the level. Stays; acts on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles but fitness should be assured.

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17:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Given his 9l win on heavy going last week and the shortcomings of today's rivals, CLANSMAN will surely be a short price to follow up.

17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (28/1 -40%) Change Of Fortune	28/1(-40%)	(2) Change Of Fortune 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) in October. Needs to hit the ground running back from 6 months off. 16-race maiden who struggled in his final two runs last season; plenty to prove on return.
1 1st (11) (33/1 +0%) Dubai Immo	33/1(+0%)	(11) Dubai Immo 33/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. First run since leaving Stuart Williams when eleventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (8f) 47 days ago, weakening when hampered over 1f out. Up in trip. 20-race maiden who has struggled in his last five starts and has a lot to prove.
2 2nd (15) (18/1 -125%) Stormingin	18/1(-125%)	(15) Stormingin 18/1, Ungenuine type who added a third C&D victory to his tally when landing 12-runner handicap 69 days ago, coaxed home to score by ½ length from Reverberation under today's rider. Whether he'll be in the same mood here is open to question, however. Won under Ella Smart over C&D in February and he could go well again after a short break.
3 3rd (8) (20/1 +50%) Sacchoandvanzetti	20/1(+50%)	(8) Sacchoandvanzetti 20/1, Better known as a fair hurdler these days and he made little impact returned to the level when tenth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 37 days ago. Steps back up in trip now. 0-13 on the Flat and was always in rear at Southwell on recent return; others preferred.
4 4th (5) (9/2 +0%) Calcutta Dream	9/2(+0%)	(5) Calcutta Dream 9/2, C&D winner who has been in good form this year, successful over C&D in January and posted career-best effort when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago. Looks competitive on form despite a tricky draw to overcome. Made it 5-20 on AW when scoring at Wolverhampton latest; up 3lb but he's respected.
5th 5th (10) (25/1 -79%) Corporate Raider	25/1(-79%)	(10) Corporate Raider 25/1, Shed maiden tag at Yarmouth (10.1f) last June and largely held his form well in turf handicaps thereafter. Operating below best in pair of AW starts towards the end of the year but fallen in the weights ahead of this and no real surprise to see a good showing. On dangerous mark but he's weakened in last two runs and needs to get back near best.
6th 6th (7) (4/1 +33%) Reverberation	4/1(+33%)	(7) Reverberation 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 4/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, that despite not being seen to best effect from his wide draw. Looks one of the likelier types again. Two course wins for his current yard and wasn't beaten far from tough draw over C&D latest.
7th 7th (1) (15/2 +17%) Breguet Boy	15/2(+17%)	(1) Breguet Boy 15/2, Three wins from 14 runs last year and good effort back from 4 months off when second at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Not disgraced under an aggressive ride when 4½ lengths sixth of 12 to Sirius White in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) since and possibilities from handy draw. Eight-time winner under both codes and he could make a bold bid back up in trip.
8th 8th (6) (8/1 +0%) Handel	8/1(+0%)	(6) Handel 8/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 5 days ago, left poorly placed. Lurking on a handy mark and one to consider for all he needs things to drop just right. Just 1-31 but he's generally reliable and was a close third at Yarmouth latest; in the mix.
9th 9th (3) (16/5 +4%) Enzos Angel	16/5(+4%)	(3) Enzos Angel 16/5, 5-y-o who has made a bright start for his new yard, successful at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Best effort yet when runner-up back at that venue (8.6f) 8 days ago, beaten by a revitalised stable switcher. Due to be 2 lb higher in future and well worth a second look. Went close at Wolverhampton latest and he's on same mark here; key player back up in trip.
10th 10th (9) (14/1 -75%) Sirius White	14/1(-75%)	(9) Sirius White 14/1, Dual winner over 7f here last year who left his yard debut effort well behind when running out 100/1 winner at Southwell (1m) 37 days ago, staying on to lead approaching final 1f and always holding on. Wouldn't be sure to be in same form here, though. Up in trip. Caused a surprise at Southwell latest but this is tougher off 4lb higher at this new trip.
11th 11th (12) (28/1 -75%) Zambezi Magic	28/1(-75%)	(12) Zambezi Magic 28/1, Won twice at Ffos Las (both 10f) in summer 2022 but has been below that level since returning from almost a year off the track, proving a handful beforehand and ultimately finishing well held at Doncaster last month. Mark continues to slide at least. Has generally struggled since his last win in 2022 and needs to turn things around.
12th 12th (14) (40/1 -60%) Inclement Weather	40/1(-60%)	(14) Inclement Weather 40/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 50/1) 37 days ago, racing off the pace and never landing a blow. Previous Wolverhampton fourth wasn't devoid of encouragement if this step back up in trip has a positive effect now. On reduced mark but she's been well held in her four runs this year and is now 1-25.
13th 13th (13) (10/1 +0%) Pittsburg	10/1(+0%)	(13) Pittsburg 10/1, Winner at Kempton (11f) in March and lines up here having not been seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 16 days ago, no room over 1f out. Not discounted back down in trip. Won at Kempton last month but no impact at Wolverhampton in two runs since; down the list.
14th 14th (4) (66/1 -230%) Possible Ambition	66/1(-230%)	(4) Possible Ambition 66/1, Winner at Newcastle (1m) in February and bright start for new yard when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.5f) later that month. Rather underwhelming effort when ninth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 37 days ago and he needs to leave that behind here. Won at Newcastle in February but he's not easy to predict and was laboured last time.
15th 15th (16) (100/1 -52%) Dancing Master	100/1(-52%)	(16) Dancing Master 100/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Best watched returned to the level. Sole win was at 2m in 2021 and he's struggled in five runs under both codes this year.

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17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Top of the list is AW specialist CALCUTTA DREAM, who won over C&D in January and was successful at Wolverhampton last time.

17:45 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (10/3 +5%) Tingarran Express	10/3(+5%)	(8) Tingarran Express 10/3, Remains a maiden after 20 runs but comes here on the back of a very good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 63 days ago, faring best of those held up. Form been franked so she's expected to be bang there nudged up 1 lb. Is 0-20 but gave the impression her turn may be near here latest; only up 1lb.
2 2nd (1) (4/1 -45%) The Niffler	4/1(-45%)	(1) The Niffler 4/1, 6/1, won 17-runner handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 2 days ago, pushed out. Carries penalty. Got to be considered. Struggling for a while before Tuesday's win; may not appreciate 2m if turned out quickly.
3 3rd (2) (13/2 -63%) Go Gill Go	13/2(-63%)	(2) Go Gill Go 13/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021 but posted a good third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 79 days ago. Not taken lightly. Bounced back from 2 poor runs when 11l 3rd in January; very best form on quicker ground.
4 4th (9) (22/1 +12%) Falcon Park	22/1(+12%)	(9) Falcon Park 22/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. 22/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.8f, soft) 14 days ago. Significantly down in trip. A 20-race maiden and shown nothing in three runs this term; best recent form over further.
5th 5th (6) (16/1 +20%) Grand Rouge	16/1(+20%)	(6) Grand Rouge 16/1, Below form tenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Naas (23.8f, soft) 14 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Shown little so far inc' h'cap bow latest over 3m; best run came on quicker ground.
6th 6th (10) (9/2 +55%) Shean Glory	9/2(+55%)	(10) Shean Glory 9/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 17/2, below form sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 63 days ago. Others more persuasive. Course winner; distant 3rd in October but hasn't shown enough in 3 runs since.
7th 7th (5) (4/1 -14%) C'est Rien	4/1(-14%)	(5) C'est Rien 4/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 17/2, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 54 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Is 0-22 and has gone off the boil recently; drop back in trip not sure to suit.
8th 8th (3) (40/1 -21%) Jeje Plessis	40/1(-21%)	(3) Jeje Plessis 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Shown very little in 4 starts so far inc' h'cap debut; market support worth noting.
9th 9th (7) (9/1 -100%) Robindevidastar	9/1(-100%)	(7) Robindevidastar 9/1, Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. 17/2, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, soft) 56 days ago. Sort to bounce back. 2 good runs in defeat around turn of the year and type to bounce back from poor run latest.
10th 10th (4) (66/1 -230%) Bellachamps	66/1(-230%)	(4) Bellachamps 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, heavy) 133 days ago, saddle slipped. Lots more needed on handicap hurdle debut. Minor promise on debut; shown little in 3 maiden hurdles since; off 133 days; h'cap bow.

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17:45 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ROBINDEVIDASTAR was running well in defeat prior to his latest outing and he shades the vote given that he's the type to bounce back

18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (14/1 +13%) Doubletalk	14/1(+13%)	(2) Doubletalk 14/1, Ended last year out of form and, after 4 months off, fared no better when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 20/1) 34 days ago. Has enough to prove as she goes up in distance. Has struggled in her last three runs and has plenty to prove at this new trip.
2 2nd (3) (1/2 -14%) Con Te Partiro	1/2(-14%)	(3) Con Te Partiro 1/2, Has thrived sent handicapping this year, having no problem completing the hat-trick in 8-runner event (2/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago. The one to beat under a penalty. Made it 3-3 in handicaps with easy win at Wolverhampton; major player again under penalty.
3 3rd (1) (3/1 +25%) Salamanca Lad	3/1(+25%)	(1) Salamanca Lad 3/1, With cheekpieces applied on first outing since leaving Richard Fahey, ran well when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 18 days ago. Could still have more to offer upped further in trip switched to polytrack. Unexposed gelding; ran well on recent stable debut and could be dangerous at this new trip.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -40%) Miss Dubai	28/1(-40%)	(4) Miss Dubai 28/1, Failed to improve making her nursery debut when sixth of 9 at Brighton (7f, good, 8/1) when last seen in October. Has work to do as she goes up in trip after 6 months off. Still early days but she needs a transformation upped to 1m2f on her return.
5th 5th (5) (17/2 -21%) Subaltern	17/2(-21%)	(5) Subaltern 17/2, Opened his account at this C&D in February. Below-par effort when eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 15/2) 19 days ago, but he could fare better back at this venue. Her form nosedived at Wolverhampton ten days ago and that took her record to 1-10.

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18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

This can go to the highly progressive CON TE PARTIRO, who made it 3-3 in handicaps with his easy win at Wolverhampton last week.

18:15 Clonmel Conditions Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (4/5 +54%) Horantzau D'airy	4/5(+54%)	(2) Horantzau D'airy 4/5, Useful hurdler who was fortunate to make a winning debut over fences in a Leopardstown maiden (17f, heavy) 45 days ago, third when left clear last and just holding on. Still, represents top yard and surprise were he not capable of better. Back up in trip. Won a well-contested Leopardstown novice on chasing debut last time and is a major player.
2 2nd (3) (28/1 -211%) Gaelic Arc	28/1(-211%)	(3) Gaelic Arc 28/1, Useful dual 2m winner over hurdles who stepped up on chase debut effort when second of 5 in minor event chase (25/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 15 months ago. However, been absent since and market best guide on this belated return. Decent sort but will find this a tough task on return against some stiff opposition.
3 3rd (1) (13/8 -95%) Hollow Games	13/8(-95%)	(1) Hollow Games 13/8, Good third in Galway Plate back in August but well below that level next 3 starts over fences, behind when unseating at Leopardstown in February. Never figured returned to hurdling in last month's Martin Pipe at the Festival but this comfortably his easiest assignment for a while. Third in the Galway Plate but has been poor since; can win but obvious questions to answer.
4 4th (5) (66/1 -164%) Some Joy	66/1(-164%)	(5) Some Joy 66/1, Walk In The Park mare who finished placed on 4 of 6 starts in points and shaped better than result when fourth of 11 in hunter chase at Cork (24f, heavy) on NH debut 17 days ago, losing ground 3 out and keeping on gradually. Likely she can improve but this considerably tougher. Third in a maiden hunter chase at Cork; has a very tough task in this company, though.
5th 5th (4) (8/1 +33%) Street Value	8/1(+33%)	(4) Street Value 8/1, Fairly useful chaser who won Listed Porterstown Handicap (29.6f) at Fairyhouse in December. Good third at Cork (20f, heavy) a month later but pulled up all 3 starts returned to staying trips since. Hard to warm to significantly back down in trip. Useful sort at his best but pulled-up three times lately; has obvious questions to answer.

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18:15 Clonmel Conditions Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HORANTZAU D'AIRY did little wrong when winning a Leopardstown novice on chasing debut last time and is selected.

18:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (11/10 +41%) Robbo	11/10(+41%)	(4) Robbo 11/10, Fairly useful gelding. 5/6, third of 4 in novice event at Chester (6.1f, soft), possibly sent on too far out faced with softer ground than before. Off 6 months. Makes polytrack debut. Form pick. Hung left when beaten favourite last time out; leading player on peak RPR.
2 2nd (1) (13/2 -18%) Mystery Monarch	13/2(-18%)	(1) Mystery Monarch 13/2, Showed plenty in 3 starts at 2 yrs but off since. Market should reveal expectations. One of the main contenders on his 2021 efforts; absent since.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +0%) Kaolinite	9/2(+0%)	(3) Kaolinite 9/2, Twice-raced gelding. Second of 5 in novice event at Carlisle (5f, good, 7/2), no match for winner. Off 11 months. Significantly up in trip. Should have more to offer. Runner-up to useful sort when last seen; interesting on return to action.
4 4th (7) (80/1 -220%) L'experianza	80/1(-220%)	(7) L'experianza 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 9 in novice event at Beverley (7.4f, heavy, 80/1). Off 7 months. Needs another step forward; handicaps available shortly.
5th 5th (6) (12/1 -140%) Moon Aspect	12/1(-140%)	(6) Moon Aspect 12/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Territories colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f winner Huntdown out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) Infinite Spirit. Seventh of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 23 days ago, slowly away. Likely to improve. Open to improvement with Southwell debut experience under his belt; one to consider.
6th 6th (2) (13/2 +7%) Hey Crackers	13/2(+7%)	(2) Hey Crackers 13/2, 55,000 gns yearling, Ribchester gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winners Beauty Crescent and Worship. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). 55,000gns yearling; half-brother to four winners; needs a close look.
7th 7th (5) (17/2 -70%) Voyeur	17/2(-70%)	(5) Voyeur 17/2, 40,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 6f-7f winner Breathtaking Look and 9f/1¼m winner Super Lover. Dam 1m-9.5f winner. 40,000gns yearling; bred to take well to AW; interesting newcomer.

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18:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The runners who have placed form don't look bombproof. Interesting alternative MOON ASPECT is first choice, ahead of Voyeur.

18:45 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Eddies Pride	9/2(+10%)	(5) Eddies Pride 9/2, One win from 34 NH runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (26f, heavy) 82 days ago. Respected. Solid 3rd last time; has previously run well in defeat at this venue; chance.
2 2nd (6) (10/3 +52%) Seangoell	10/3(+52%)	(6) Seangoell 10/3, One win from 31 NH runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy, 7/1) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Best recent run has come over hurdles; 3lb out of the handicap; others preferred.
3 3rd (7) (6/1 +76%) Barbaha Queen	6/1(+76%)	(7) Barbaha Queen 6/1, Modest winner at 16f over hurdles. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (14/1) at this course (16.5f, heavy) 98 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Well-held, including here, on her last five runs and is 7lb out of the handicap.
4 4th (2) (15/8 -7%) Lilian Bland	15/8(-7%)	(2) Lilian Bland 15/8, 9/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 33 days ago, keeping on well. 9 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop her. Won a 2m4f Thurles handicap last time; up 9lb rise for that but has a solid shout.
5th 5th (4) (11/2 -57%) Kilashee	11/2(-57%)	(4) Kilashee 11/2, Unreliable sort. Two wins from 45 NH runs. 300/1, pulled up in Grade 2 chase at Thurles (20.2f, heavy) 88 days ago. Much more realistic chance back in a handicap (second at Clonmel in January). Way out of her depth when pulled-up in a Grade 2 since; has a chance if on top form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (14/1 +13%) Rule Of June	14/1(+13%)	(3) Rule Of June 14/1, One win from 24 NH runs. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft, 18/1). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Has run well here but is returning from a break and is more effective on better ground.

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18:45 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Though given a 9lb hike for her win in a Thurles handicap chase last time, LILIAN BLAND can defy the rise.

19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 13f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/2 +31%) Fox Flame	11/2(+31%)	(2) Fox Flame 11/2, Three wins from 17 runs in a busy 2023 campaign and added to tally at Southwell in March. Ninth of 16 in handicap at this course (14f, 9/1) 20 days ago, though that run easy to excuse given she was badly hampered. Won at Southwell last month and she's had traffic issues in last two starts; not ruled out.
2 2nd (3) (4/5 +51%) Greek Giant	4/5(+51%)	(3) Greek Giant 4/5, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (16f) 12 days ago, taking a while to get organised but drew nicely clear. Shortlisted up 5 lb given he's unexposed as a stayer. Easy win here on recent return and a 5lb rise looks fair; major player again back in trip.
3 3rd (8) (12/1 -33%) Smokey Malone	12/1(-33%)	(8) Smokey Malone 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 11/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 16 days ago. Enters calculations given consistent profile. Back from a break with a Southwell win in January but well held in both runs since.
4 4th (4) (11/1 -100%) Stage Show	11/1(-100%)	(4) Stage Show 11/1, First run since leaving Harry & Roger Charlton when good second of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 17 days ago. Can give another good account upped slightly in trip. 0-11 but he's reliable and was runner-up at Wolverhampton on stable debut; respected.
5th 5th (7) (8/1 -100%) Lawmans Blis	8/1(-100%)	(7) Lawmans Blis 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 7 to Kitty Foyle in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (14f) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Two Wolverhampton wins this year and was third behind Kitty Foyle there latest; in the mix.
6th 6th (6) (25/1 +24%) Champagne City	25/1(+24%)	(6) Champagne City 25/1, 12½ lengths sixth of 7 to Greek Giant in handicap at this course (16f, 22/1) 12 days ago. Hard to fancy despite falling mark. Veteran who has struggled at staying trips in his last three runs; can only be watched.
7th 7th (9) (100/1 -300%) The Knot Is Tied	100/1(-300%)	(9) The Knot Is Tied 100/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Neil King when last of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on for first time in this code. Beaten miles at Catterick on his recent comeback and easy enough to look elsewhere.
8th 8th (1) (13/2 -63%) Kitty Foyle	13/2(-63%)	(1) Kitty Foyle 13/2, Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 11/4) 10 days ago. Carries penalty but she's a likeable type. Rallied well to get off the mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and she's respected under penalty.

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19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to Ed Dunlop's progressive 4yo GREEK GIANT, who returned from a break with an emphatic win here two weeks ago.

19:15 Clonmel NH Flat Race 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (4/1 -78%) Bleu De Vassy	4/1(-78%)	(2) Bleu De Vassy 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 2/1) 113 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Good form when 2nd at Fairyhouse in December; 2m4f on heavy too demanding latest.
2 2nd (3) (80/1 -142%) Champagne Kid	80/1(-142%)	(3) Champagne Kid 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 13/2, fifth of 6 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) on NH debut 145 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Tailed off in a Punchestown bumper on debut and possibly best watched after 5-month break.
3 3rd (5) (9/4 +75%) His Nibs	9/4(+75%)	(5) His Nibs 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in bumper at Gowran (18f, heavy) 40 days ago. Consistent in bumpers so far and placed again latest but more exposed than these.
4 4th (8) (14/1 -40%) Remember'hesmine	14/1(-40%)	(8) Remember'hesmine 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 12 in bumper (14/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 81 days ago. Left previous form behind with narrow Limerick 2nd; distant 4th in tougher race since.
5th 5th (4) (12/1 -336%) Getamotive	12/1(-336%)	(4) Getamotive 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 10 in bumper at Cork (19f, heavy, 33/1) on NH debut 18 days ago. Not taken lightly. Green on debut but plenty to like about that run, splitting 2 rivals with experience.
6th 6th (6) (7/4 +22%) Inn At The Park	7/4(+22%)	(6) Inn At The Park 7/4, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 8 in bumper at Punchestown (15.9f, heavy) 60 days ago. Major player. Was 3rd on debut in race that produced winners; beaten 1l by Champion Bumper 4th since.
7th 7th (7) (7/1 +50%) Major Barry	7/1(+50%)	(7) Major Barry 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, pulled up in bumper at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 113 days ago, losing touch end of back straight. Bit to prove on the back of that. 2nd to a subsequent winner on rules debut but beaten a long way out latest; off 113 days.
8th 8th (1) (50/1 -100%) Black Heather	50/1(-100%)	(1) Black Heather 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy, 40/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. Difficult ask. Shaped like he may have needed the run when 6th on Navan debut; ground fine; respected.

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19:15 Clonmel NH Flat Race 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Inn At The Park has claims but he'll be well found in the market and GETAMOTIVE may be worth chancing after a promising debut

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (10/3 +45%) Agostino	10/3(+45%)	(3) Agostino 10/3, C&D winner in October. 9/2 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 125 days. Back up in trip. Sort to bounce back. C&D winner; headgear discarded; may do better back over this C&D but has that to prove..
2 2nd (4) (7/2 +36%) Sir Rodneyredblood	7/2(+36%)	(4) Sir Rodneyredblood 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 7/1, only sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 5 days ago so needs to get back on track. Mostly below par since winning in December but return to C&D should not be underestimated..
3 3rd (5) (10/1 -43%) Mokaatil	10/1(-43%)	(5) Mokaatil 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 3/1) 17 days ago. Visor back on with more required. A repeat of his penultimate run would see him go close but carries risks..
4 4th (2) (17/2 -42%) Daytona Lady	17/2(-42%)	(2) Daytona Lady 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 16/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. Below par in four starts since last winning but handy mark and a revival is not ruled out..
5th 5th (7) (9/1 +0%) Araifjan	9/1(+0%)	(7) Araifjan 9/1, 4-time C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, merely closing up late. More is needed now. C&D winner who could take a step back in the right direction now back over track and trip..
6th 6th (6) (9/2 -29%) Kessaar Power	9/2(-29%)	(6) Kessaar Power 9/2, C&D winner. 28/1, took a step back in the right direction when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 44 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Player off an easing mark. C&D winner; well below par lately but interesting if supported on this handy mark..
7th 7th (1) (11/2 -57%) Harb	11/2(-57%)	(1) Harb 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 5/1) 27 days ago, never nearer. Possibilities. C&D winner; if back to the level of his Lingfield third in January he's a player..
8th 8th (9) (100/1 -400%) Colors Of Freedom	100/1(-400%)	(9) Colors Of Freedom 100/1, Three wins from 7 runs last year for Archie Watson but off for 11 months. Needs to hit the ground running for her new handler. Changed hands for £2,500 and probably best watched on stable debut, after a lengthy break..
9th 9th (10) (16/1 -33%) Top Button	16/1(-33%)	(10) Top Button 16/1, 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f) 54 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Jack Jones with tongue strap back on. Handy mark on stable debut and back in a tongue-tie; interesting..
10th 10th (8) (40/1 -150%) Anificas Beauty	40/1(-150%)	(8) Anificas Beauty 40/1, C&D winner. 50/1, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago so has work to do. Back on her last winning mark now, so check the market for hints at a revival..

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19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This looks tricky and from a handy mark it could be worth taking a chance on a revival from TOP BUTTON, on his stable debut.

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/9 +63%) Southbank	4/9(+63%)	(1) Southbank 4/9, 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, well on top finish. Obvious claims under a penalty. Won decisively over C&D latest; could still be well treated under his penalty..
2 2nd (5) (13/2 -44%) Cogsworth	13/2(-44%)	(5) Cogsworth 13/2, 13/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago. Each-way claims. 3l fourth (6f) latest; inconsistent but a similar effort would see him thereabouts..
3 3rd (9) (12/1 +40%) Big Blue Boy	12/1(+40%)	(9) Big Blue Boy 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Last on heavy latest; drops 3lb and returns to AW up in trip, with improvement possible..
4 4th (10) (40/1 +20%) War Zone	40/1(+20%)	(10) War Zone 40/1, 125/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and he needs to take a sizeable step forward. 0-6 and moderate form since entering handicaps; cheekpieces go on..
5th 5th (7) (9/1 +10%) Monkey Miss	9/1(+10%)	(7) Monkey Miss 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Improvement needed. Slipping to a more competitive mark but need further evidence before recommending her..
6th 6th (6) (10/1 -43%) Forgotten Treasure	10/1(-43%)	(6) Forgotten Treasure 10/1, Seventh of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/3). Off 149 days and hood back on. Will need to raise her game if she's to bag this prize. Backward step over 5f latest and may appreciate this return to further..
7th 7th (11) (50/1 +24%) Majolica	50/1(+24%)	(11) Majolica 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 100/1) 13 days ago. Readily passed over. Moderate form from lowly marks since entering handicaps; watch..
8th 8th (3) (33/1 -106%) New York Bob	33/1(-106%)	(3) New York Bob 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Robyn Brisland when sixth of 8 in minor event (28/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time for this handicap debut. May improve now entering this sphere and with cheekpieces added; market check suggested..

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20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The standout candidate on what we've seen is SOUTHBANK, who could still be well treated under his penalty.

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (7/2 +65%) Jimmy Speaking	7/2(+65%)	(5) Jimmy Speaking 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 10 in nursery at Yarmouth (6f, soft, 11/1). Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. Mark still appears on stiff side. Closely-related to a French AW winner; yard's runners in good form and he could improve..
2 2nd (6) (9/4 -29%) Mart	9/4(-29%)	(6) Mart 9/4, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 6/4, good second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 10 days ago, finishing well after conceding first run. Has good chance on form. Improved on his last two starts, despite not winning; same mark; player..
3 3rd (1) (15/2 +6%) Reprised	15/2(+6%)	(1) Reprised 15/2, Improved when getting off mark at Southwell (6.1f) in January. First run since leaving K. R. Burke when respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 20 days ago, racing wide. Place claims. 6f Tapeta winner who was held from this mark at Lingfield latest; more needed..
4 4th (4) (4/1 +50%) Sonmarg	4/1(+50%)	(4) Sonmarg 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Given considerate return when fifth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Others make greater appeal. Never a player on his return from a break latest; drops 2lb and back in trip; more needed..
5th 5th (2) (3/1 -150%) Shallow	3/1(-150%)	(2) Shallow 3/1, Promising type. Followed up from C&D maiden win when landing 6-runner handicap (16/5) here 35 days ago, keeping on well. Should progress again. Up 7lb for latest win, when appearing to have a fair bit more up her sleeve; big player..

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20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The in-form SHALLOW (nap) won cosily last time and is taken to defy a 7lb rise with most of her opponents having questions to answer.

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Tomform Thursday 18th April 2024

Races & Results Thursday 18th April 2024

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13:30 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

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13:57 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:32 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:07 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:42 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:17 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:45 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:52 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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18:15 Clonmel Conditions Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:30 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:45 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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19:15 Clonmel NH Flat Race 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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