There were 42 Races on Wednesday 1st May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Punchestown, 8 races at Ascot, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Brighton, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Tanager defied a slow beginning to make a winning debut at Chelmsford towards the end of March and the manner of victory suggested he may have more to offer for the switch to turf. Rock Hunter won nicely at Chantilly on his first career start and is likely to go well, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the sole newcomer DILIGENTLY were to be successful. A 100,000-pound purchase at Goffs UK Premier Yearling sale, his trainer won this contest with a debutant in 2018 and the son of Harry Angel comes from an excellent Cheveley Park family.

A Royal Ascot trial that has had some bearing on events in June and the smart one here could be ROCK HUNTER, who posted a good rating when storming clear in the mud on debut at Chantilly and seems sure to improve. Sex On Fire is feared most ahead of Tanager.

Tanager isn't opposed lightly but ROCK HUNTER looked most promising when easily winning at Chantilly four weeks ago.
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MALJOOM has only seen the racetrack once since an unlucky fourth here in the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot in 2022, when only beating one rival home in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket last September. It augurs well that the five-year-old is out early in the season and William Haggas' charge is expected to land this en route to bigger targets that lay ahead. Epictetus has conditions to suit based on his Group 3 success at Goodwood last August when claiming the scalp of Nostrum, while Britannia Stakes winner Docklands might not be done improving yet.

A tricky little puzzle to solve but DOCKLANDS reserved his best form for this C&D in a productive 3-y-o campaign and can pick up where he left off. Maljoom has clearly had his share of issues but this represents a drop in class, while Quddwah is unbeaten and the one open to most progress.

All five are taken seriously. QUDDWAH lags behind on form but that's after just two races, both wins, and he looked full of promise.
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Although KINGSTON SUNFLOWER remains winless on the Flat, Ralph Smith's mare continues to run creditably in defeat and would not need much more in what looks a relatively moderate event. Kiss My Face has dropped to a competitive mark and has the potential to be a leading contender with top amateur Simon Walker booked. Swift Tuttle should not be underestimated for his in-form yard.

KISS MY FACE figures off a handy mark and acquitted himself well over a shorter trip at Newcastle last month. With his usual headgear now reapplied, he can return to winning ways. Clifftop Heaven and Kingston Sunflower look the likeliest dangers.

The returning Clifftop Heaven must be afforded respect, but a slight preference is for Simon Walker's mount KISS MY FACE.
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Exalted Angel has been in fair form on the all-weather of late, as evidenced by his latest placed effort at Kempton. Karl Burke's veteran must enter calculations on this switch to turf, but IMPRESSOR rates a more solid proposition with forecast soft ground sure to suit him. The seven-year-old posted a solid third over 6f at Thirsk recently and this return to 5f could be just what the doctor ordered. Westmorian may fare best of the remainder.

It could be worth siding with IMPRESSOR, who stepped forward from his comeback run when third over further at Thirsk 11 days ago and he's now just 1 lb above his last winning mark. Princess Karine and Exalted Angel are others to consider.

The soft ground swings the pendulum towards IMPRESSOR (nap) who arrives here on the back of a pleasing effort at Thirsk.
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COLTRANE returns to defend his crown having enjoyed a fine spell during last summer with a fine runner-up display in the Gold Cup and victory in the Lonsdale Cup at York. His form tailed off at the back end of last season and, while disappointing on his return in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan, the seven-year-old is more than capable of bouncing back, especially in first-time cheekpieces. Last year's Goodwood Cup hero Quickthorn is sure to be on the front end and is respected along with Trueshan.

All 5 can be considered but SWEET WILLIAM progressed into a smart stayer in his first full season last year so gets the vote up against some ageing rivals, including Coltrane, who's been fitted with headgear, and the penalised Trueshan.

The whole field has questions to answer but SWEET WILLIAM, who is younger and more lightly raced than his chief rivals, gets the vote.
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Arch Legend took a giant leap forward when winning on his handicap bow at Windsor last Monday and he merits the utmost respect under a 6lb penalty. BELLA GRAZIA showed little over 6f last year but Sir Mark Prescott's charge, whose dam won over 1m4f on the all-weather, is expected to improve plenty this season. A narrow victor at Lingfield earlier this month, Publicity is taken to chase the pair home.

ARCH LEGEND is very much a 3-y-o type and duly improved to make a winning return/handicap debut at Windsor last week. With further improvement on the cards, he's taken to follow up at the expense of Bella Grazia, who was soundly beaten at huge prices over 6f as a 2-y-o but should be capable of much better now handicapping at a more suitable trip. Publicity got off the mark at Lingfield last month and he can fill out third.

Charlie Johnston's ARCH LEGEND got the season off to a flying start at Windsor (1m4f) and can make light work of the incurred 6lb penalty.
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DARK NOTE has an each-way chance in a typically competitive renewal of this race. Andrew Slattery's charge is up in trip, but has contested some valuable handicap hurdles with a close second in the Lartigue at Listowel a notable effort. Harsh was trapped out wide in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival, but still finished fourth. A big run over this new trip wouldn't be surprising. Maroto makes his handicap debut and, as the sole representative for Willie Mullins, has to be respected. Final Orders has an obvious chance as he bids to exploit a much lower hurdles mark in relation to his chase rating. He wouldn't want too much rain, though.

This looks a hot handicap for the grade with WALK AWAY HARRY of particular interest at the foot of the weights given he's well treated on his bumper form for an ultra-shrewd yard. Como Park has blinkers back on over his ideal trip so he's on the shortlist, with Maroto another potential big improver for Willie Mullins.

The selection is the possibly well-handicapped WALK AWAY HARRY(nap) a bumper winner here last year and a big eye-catcher at Cork
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The betting market is likely to prove informative in this contest full of debutants, with a tentative vote going to FRANCISCO'S PIECE. A half-brother to multiple winners, the Mayson colt boasts plenty of speed in his pedigree and he could be worth chancing to make a winning start. Karl Burke has his string in fine fettle, which must bring Invincible Annice into the reckoning, while Solar Biricz makes appeal on paper too.

No form to go on and the betting might be informative but it's easy to start with Karl Burke's well-bred INVINCIBLE ANNICE with the yard having had 2 winners and 6 placed horses from their last 8 juvenile newcomers. Francisco's Piece and Double Parked are a couple of others who make appeal on paper.

The market will make for essential reference. Karl Burke's 2yos are already going well and INVINCIBLE ANNICE could be the answer.
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An open event in which Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint third Starlust will look to bounce back to winning form having posted a couple of solid efforts at Meydan this year. Karl Burke has a decent record in this contest and Got To Love A Grey, who was a touch underwhelming in a Group 3 at Chantilly last month, must be respected. The vote goes to EL BODON, who finished an excellent second in the Greenham 11 days ago and looks to hold strong claims on that piece of form, especially as this stiff finish should suit.

ADAAY IN DEVON has returned at the top of her game and had something in hand when taking a listed event at Bath last time, so she's the one to side with in an open-looking Group 3. Purosangue and Starlust both arrive with likeable profiles and should give their running, while a few others have the potential to get back on track on reappearance.

Preference is for JASOUR, who won the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket last season and may have benefited from a break.
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Not the strongest of contests, but that could present BREATHTAKING, who posted a promising fourth at Chantilly before joining the Amy Murphy team, with a solid opportunity in which to shed her maiden tag. Pratigya is bred to be useful and she could leave the form of her juvenile campaign behind now. Diligencia ought to be suited by a step up in trip and is entitled to improve from her debut effort.

BREATHTAKING improved from her debut when making the frame in a Chantilly maiden in February and, with her new yard amongst the winners, she can continue her progress to get off the mark. The main danger looks to be Pratigya, who could still have more to offer after meeting trouble on her latest outing, with newcomer Thunder Sparks also considered.

The tentative suggestion is Harry Charlton's filly PRATIGYA, who sports the same silks as her capable half-brother Merlin The Wizard.
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BLIZZARD OF OZ looks a likely sort for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. The form of his latest victory at Leopardstown was emphatically franked when the horse in fourth came out and landed a Fairyhouse Grade 2 novice hurdle by a wide margin. Answer To Kayf emerged from Cheltenham with credit following a staying-on fourth in the Martin Pipe. He enjoyed a similar trip when delivering the goods at Naas and his rating of 138 entitles him to be heavily involved. Backtonormal has form behind both Blizzard Of Oz and Answer To Kayf and has since switched stables to the in-form Gavin Cromwell.

AEROS LUCK remains with potential and shaped well on his return from a break at Naas last month. He gets the nod. Answer To Kayf, Blizzard of Oz and Black Bamboo make up the shortlist.

The 7lb claimed by John Shinnick could prove crucial. He gets on well with ANSWER TO KAYF who ran well in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham
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The combination of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces appeared to unlock some improvement in CHANTICO at Bath last month, finishing a head second. The fourth that day has subsequently scored since and the Kingman gelding may be able to defy a 3lb higher rating, despite the pieces being left off this time. Southwell winner Bearwith is likely to prove popular and demands respect, while Giselles Defence and Fiftyshadesaresdev warrant a second look too.

BEARWITH might not get away with a very slow start around here but he's undoubtedly on a good turf mark judged on his AW form (successful again at Southwell 3 weeks ago) and has to be the call. Chantico and Giselles Defence are a couple of the other likely players.

A few with chances but preference is for Harriet Bethell's recent Southwell scorer BEARWITH who is weighted to go in again back on turf
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A chance can be taken on CELSIUS, who landed the corresponding event in 2022. Tom Clover's charge posted a below-par showing on the all-weather when last seen in November, but the return to turf will suit, as will ground conditions, and the son of Dragon Pulse looks competitively treated. Burning Cash continues to slide down the weights himself and must be respected now eased in class, while Moulin Booj could prove to be best of the rest.

WOOLHAMPTON has yet to finish out of the top 3 in a trio of visits to this course, so from 1 lb below her last winning mark she could be ready to get her head back in front with the blinkers reapplied. She can see off the challenge of Glamorous Breeze, who isn't taken lightly with her recent run behind her, while Burning Cash is also one to note at this level.

There's more to come from Moulin Booj but WOOLHAMPTON (nap) can confirm the promise of her Wolverhampton return.
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Having come from an uncompromising position in rear to complete a double over 5f at this venue last time out, GOGO YUBARI was value for further that day. This return to 6f shouldn't hamper Dylan Cunha filly's and she's taken to complete a hat-trick racing off a 4lb higher mark. The biggest threat may be posed by Mammy, who could improve for this drop in trip having weakened into third over 7f at Dunstall Park in March. The reliable Cervaro Della Sala also has to be considered..

CERVARO DELLA SALA caught the eye when a strong-finishing third on her handicap bow/return at Yarmouth last week and looks the way to go. The thriving Gogo Yubari is an obvious threat, while Badosa shaped as if still in good form at Newcastle.

Dylan Cunha's GOGO YUBARI (nap) looked to have a bit in hand when swooping late over 5f here last time and can defy the handicapper.
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MISTERGIF ought to find this company to his liking. This Zarak gelding has contested Grade 1 contests on his last two starts and his fifth at Cheltenham and fourth at Aintree should have him more than competitive up in trip here. Cleatus Poolaw didn't have the smoothest passage when unplaced in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Prior to that, though, he was in a consistent vein of form which gives him claims. Antrim Coast won his maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track. He found a Grade 2 assignment at Cheltenham too hot, but has been freshened up. Nicky Henderson's raider East India Express should be given a market check.

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend combined to take this last year with subsequent Grade 1 winning chaser Grangeclare West and they can repeat the feat with MISTERGIF, who has been highly tried on both starts since winning his maiden and should find this assignment easier. Gorgeous Tom got off the mark at Naas last month, so he's put forward as the main threat stepping up in trip, with No Flies On Him and Cleatus Poolaw another couple fancied to go well, too.

Following Grade 1 attempts at Cheltenham and Aintree, MISTERGIF should take advantage of this significant drop in class
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Do I Dream was all out to score by a neck in a class 5 event over C&D last time and she is now seeking the hat-trick, but this is a tougher assignment. For that reason, ON THE RIVER is the one to be on. Harriet Bethell's five-year-old struck in stylish fashion over track and trip on his latest outing and he looks capable of shouldering a 5lb penalty. Pearl Eye can fight it out for the minor honours.

ON THE RIVER showed the benefit of his comeback run when running out a ready winner over C&D 9 days ago and a 5 lb penalty won't prevent another bold bid on that evidence. Do I Dream, also successful here that day is thriving herself and feared, with Arkendale and the returning Dora Milaje others to consider.

Harriet Bethell's ON THE RIVER handles soft ground well and looks the way to go under a 5lb penalty for his emphatic C&D success
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FAIR WIND rounded off last season with a comfortable win at Windsor in October and Owen Burrows' unexposed four-year-old might have what it takes to defy a 5lb rise in the handicap. Kuwait City was on target at Yarmouth 18 days ago and he remains fairly treated nudged up 2lb in the weights, while others to note include Isle Of Lismore and Change Sings.

JUICY looked ahead of her mark when getting a luckless run at Newcastle last time and Richard Spencer's filly gets the nod on her turf bow. Kuwait City overcame the run of the race to score at Yarmouth last time and also merits respect, whilst Fair Wind appeals as the type who should do better still this season.

Fair Wind ended 2023 on the up but BRAVE NATION shaped well on his final run last year and he's a fascinating contender.
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It's hard to look past UNAVAILABLE, who has proved a revelation since being fitted with cheekpieces in April. The daughter of Twilight Son recorded a brace at Lingfield last month and a 7lb rise for her latest victory may not be enough to prevent her from following up. Fellow last-time-out winner Miss Anya opened her account in a Chelmsford maiden and she should remain competitive on her return to handicap company. Fidelius completes the shortlist having been gelded over the winter.

It could be worth chancing FIDELIUS, who's far less exposed than his rivals and hails from a yard that's had success with similar types of late. Hat-trick-seeking Unavailable is the obvious threat.

If there's one in this line-up which could be well ahead of its mark it is Robert Cowell's handicap newcomer FIDELIUS.
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Gordon Elliott's STELLAR STORY might take the scalp of Dancing City again. He beat Dancing City into third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival and his vanquished foe came out and scooted home in a Grade 1 at Aintree. Stellar Story has had a break since Cheltenham and could just be the fresher of the pair. Stellar Story's stablemate Better Days Ahead would want more rain but shouldn't be underestimated, while Backmersackme is pitched in here for shrewd connections.

DANCING CITY was most impressive at Aintree and, although behind Stellar Story in the Albert Bartlett on his penultimate outing, he's capable of reversing the form with that rival under more suitable conditions. Better Days Ahead is another definite player on the back of success in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham.

Preference is for Eliott's BETTER DAYS AHEAD, who indicated in winning the Martin Pipe that he might relish the step up to this trip
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Mart has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last three outings and goes off a 1lb higher mark than his latest effort at Chelmsford, but his hold-up tactics might work better once granted a larger field. With that in mind, PALS BATTALION gets the vote. The son of Invincible Army has been gelded since shedding his maiden tag at Beverley in September and he can defy his opening mark of 76 with Daniel Tudhope back on board. Dubai Hills looks best of the remaining trio.

MART is on a good mark if he can keep up his form back on turf and has to be the call. Pals Battalion is the type to do better again this year now handicapping and is the clear danger.

The now-gelded JONNY CONCRETE could be the best handicapped of these if tapping back into the promise of his initial effort.
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The Charlie Appleby stable has made an excellent start to the season and they could have a decent newcomer on their hands with DIAMOND RAIN, a daughter of Oaks winner Dancing Rain and half-sister to the talented Magic Lily. She is narrowly preferred to fellow debutant Shaha, who cost a pretty penny at the sales for last year's winning trainer but may need further in time going by her pedigree. A comfortable winner on debut at Chelmsford last month for which she carries a 6lb penalty, Aquacell sets the standard, while Chorus is another open to improvement after a solid runner-up effort at Wolverhampton.

A race chock-full of potential and it could be worth focusing on the debutantes, Shamardal filly DIAMOND RAIN getting the nod to come out of top for Godolphin before the benefit of market clues. John & Thady Gosden won this last year with a newcomer and their Shaha ticks plenty of boxes on paper, with Echo Lima and sole previous winner Aquacell completing the shortlist.

The well-bred newcomers may come to the fore, with SHAHA preferred to Diamond Rain before any betting clues are known.
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Basholo regained the winning thread when scoring over C&D last month and another bold bid is forecast from Stella Barclay's mare. However, a 4lb rise for that victory could leave the five-year-old vulnerable and it may pay to take a punt on three-time course scorer SPANISH ANGEL. The Gutaifan gelding caught the eye when a staying-on third over track and trip in April and he now races off a 5lb lower mark than his last triumph. Birkenhead and Next Second also warrant a second look.

BASHOLO won over C&D in March and then again the following month, so looks up to defying a 4 lb higher mark. Ruth Carr's duo Spanish Angel and Next Second head the list of dangers.

Mark Loughnane's WAKAI UMI can reverse recent C&D placings with Spanish Angel and gain a second C&D success.
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JASMIN DE VAUX came wide and ran out a convincing winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and can confirm that form with several of these rivals that finished in behind. The Tirwanako gelding quickened up nicely in testing conditions then to beat Romeo Coolio and it's hard to see the runner-up turning the tables. Gordon Elliott's well-regarded charge could be suited by better ground now, though. A bigger danger may be the Barry Connell-trained William Munny. This Westerner gelding is unbeaten in two starts and was impressive when scoring at Naas in February. His trainer is very bullish about his ability and the six-year-old has the scope for further improvement.

JASMIN DE VAUX and Romeo Coolio filled the first two positions in the Champion Bumper and the obvious assumption is that they could fight this out too, with the former fancied to uphold the positions. Several arrive with the potential to do better, notably the unbeaten William Munny and Shuttle Diplomacy.

Perhaps better ground than at Cheltenham will enable ROMEO COOLIO to turn the tables on Jasmin De Vaux
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OPERATE has improved with each start this year and prominent tactics could be the way to go again as looks to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Switching to the turf should be of no inconvenience being by Kodi Bear and he may have too much for Condor Pasa, who has been gelded since a beaten favourite at Kempton in February. A promising second on his debut over 7f at Wolverhampton, Savvy Exchange is another to consider stepping up in trip.

SAVVY EXCHANGE was sent off favourite and shaped well in a newcomers' maiden at Wolverhampton in November. He looks sure to improve and gets the vote over Condor Pasa and Operate.

Roger Varian's now-gelded CONDOR PASA has seen the form of his latest third at Kempton franked since.
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A first-time hood worked a treat for recent Chelmsford scorer TEN CLUB and providing he proves as effective on his turf debut, the son of Dandy Man should prove tough to beat under a 6lb penalty. The main threat may emerge from the Marco Botti-trained Say You'll Never, who posted a respectable third on her handicap bow at Wolverhampton last month. Fellow in-form rival Pannonica shouldn't be far away either.

TEN CLUB turned a Chelmsford handicap into a one-sided affair a week ago and assuming he's as effective on turf, the follow up looks firmly under the cards. Pannonica was runner-up to the selection in that aforementioned race and better off at the weights this time, may chase him home again.

It's hard to rule out any of these but the most striking contender is TEN CLUB, who put in a dominant display at Chelmsford last week.
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VULTAR has been in terrific form of late on the all-weather and, if he can transfer that to the turf, he must be the one to beat with Oliver Timms taking off a valuable 7lb. Back to winning ways in determined fashion at Chelmsford, Two Tempting will look to do much better than he did in this contest last year, while Canoodled has performed well in Listed company here before and should come on for her Newmarket spin. Assessment and Repertoire are capable of being in the mix as well.

Preference is for ROARIN' SUCCESS, who won a C&D handicap first time up last term and returns on a workable mark. Two Tempting and Vultar may provide the chief threat.

The thriving VULTAR is taken to continue the good work back on turf. Harry Charlton's Roarin' Success may give him most to do.
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GALOPIN DES CHAMPS did get turned over in this last year but it's hard to oppose the dual Gold Cup winner. After a below-par effort on his return this season, in the John Durkan, he has been imperious in the top staying chases, culminating in a dominating performance at Cheltenham. Obviously Fastorslow lowered his colours in this last year and also in the John Durkan. He was no match for a peak Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup and didn't get a chance to test him at Cheltenham last time. Corach Rambler ran a cracker when third in the Gold Cup before a first-fence exit at Aintree in the Grand National. He could be place material.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS had presumably taken too much out of himself in the Gold Cup when second to Fastorslow in this 12 months ago but he's had an extra week to recover from his Cheltenham heroics this time around, so he's fancied to reverse the placings with his old rival. Corach Rambler got no further than the first in the Grand National 18 days ago but was a superb third in the Gold Cup prior to that and can place in this, too.

Having won both the Irish Gold Cup and the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a second time, GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is now firmly in the ascendant
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Not beaten far in his attempt to complete the double at Lingfield last month, MY BROTHER MIKE arrives in fine form and this represents a good opportunity for him to gain a first win on turf since October 2021. His chief threats look to be promising Nottingham fourth Bay Dream Believer and first-time visored Musical Masquerade, who recorded a career-best when mowed down late on at Newcastle over 7f. Fitz Perfectly and Ribkana are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

ISLE OF WOLVES losing run understandably tempers enthusiasm but he's fallen plenty in the weights and comes here with his yard in good order, so he gets the tentative vote in the hope a positive ride dropped back in trip sees him in a better light. Fitz Perfectly ran well at Thirsk last time and is feared, with She's Got Bottle, My Brother Mike and Musical Masquerade entering calculations, too.

Preference is for SHE'S GOT BOTTLE, who took a division of this last year and arrives on the back of an encouraging sixth at Newcastle
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COILED was far from disgraced on his C&D third recently and a reproduction of that performance could prove sufficient. Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding should put his experience to good use and he rates the one to beat. Newcomer Sir Geoff Morgan boasts a speedy pedigree and any market support for the Soldier's Call colt would be interesting. Kimmico is entitled to build on her debut third at Kempton last month and she also enters the reckoning.

LOVESTRUCK ROMEO is an early foal and has presumably been showing a fair amount of dash at home given his Super Sprint entry, so he could be the way to go on debut. Coiled already has 2 runs under his belt, latterly over this C&D, and that experience could take him a long way here, with Sir Geoff Morgan another likely-looking type on paper.

This can go to COILED, who sets a fair standard on his improved third over C&D last time and represents a yard that won this last year.
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ASHEN GLOW shaped with plenty of promise when hitting the crossbar on debut at Wolverhampton last time and she should take a step forward from that effort, which makes her the one to beat. 55,000gns purchase Khutulun has plenty of speed in her pedigree and it would be no surprise to see her get involved, while any market support behind Stage Effect on her debut would also be interesting.

LUCID was green and shaped well in a valuable Newmarket maiden on debut a fortnight ago and could be the way to go with improvement likely. Ashen Glow also made a promising start at Wolverhampton and has leading claims. Fancy Dancer might be the pick of the newcomers.

Richard Hannon's LUCID showed promise in a big-field maiden at Newmarket on debut and is the one to beat with her sights lowered.
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LETS GO CHAMP looks on a nice weight and can land a deserved success. The Jeremy gelding has performed well in his three chase starts to date and ran a big race on his handicap debut when third to Hgranca De Thaix at Limerick in March. He remains on the same mark and there looks to be scope for further improvement. Willie Mullins saddles three with James Du Berlais heading the weights. He ran a big race when second over the National fences at Aintree last time and is only 1lb higher in this. Seddon had a terrific campaign last season and is one to note in the market on his return.

LETS GO CHAMP was unsuited by the slow pace when third at Limerick and this unexposed sort is potentially ahead of his mark in a race which promises to suit. The Goffer is well worth another try at this shorter trip and is next best ahead of Idas Boy, who has an excellent record fresh.

The selection is top-weight JAMES DU BERLAIS who has been very consistent all season and deserves a change of luck
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Juantorena made a satisfactory comeback when third in a class 3 event at Kempton in March and Andrew Balding's gelding warrants respect dropped in grade. However, there is a sneaking suspicion that LUNAR STREETS could have benefitted from a winter break and she's taken to build on her encouraging handicap bow when third at Ayr in September. Treasure Storm goes handicapping off what looks a workable mark and the daughter of Expert Eye could also feature prominently.

LET'S GET EM got back on track switched to a handicap when fourth at Lingfield 3 weeks ago and with this slight step up in trip sure to suit, he's the most appealing option. Juantorena is a solid rival, with Enpassant dangerous if keeping his attitude in check.

This looks tricky but JUANTORENA gets the vote ahead of Lunar Streets, Enpassant and the handicap newcomer Treasure Storm.
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Malacanne filled the runner-up berth over 1m2f at Chelmsford on his latest outing and is 1lb higher for that effort, but the step up in trip could catch him out. With that in mind, LETABA looks the way to go. Ed Dunlop's gelding kept on when fourth at Yarmouth on his return to action and the four-year-old can get back to winning ways on the all-weather. Geelong is a consistent performer who is more than capable of a decent showing.

MALACANNE is in good order and shaped well from further back than ideal when second at Chelmsford last time, so he's worth taking a chance on. Artavian is a notable handicap debutant on his return with more to come and Geelong shouldn't be far away.

Perhaps the step back up 3f can help SEMSER record a fourth Polytrack win off his lowest ever mark. Malacanne is next best.
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FAMILIAR DREAMS can cap a fantastic season with a fourth straight bumper success. The Postponed mare has really come into her own this year with some powerful front-running performances, including a commanding success in Listed company at Fairyhouse last time. She will make it a tough test for her rivals, particularly if getting a soft lead. Patrick Mullins partners Aurora Vega from the four Closutton runners. The daughter of Quevega was beaten at a short price in the Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival having won her previous three. Air Of Entitlement made a good impression on her Rules bow at Cork and is another for the shortlist.

Impressive when landing each of her first 3 starts in bumpers last summer, AURORA VEGA was probably keener than ideal back from 4 months off when fourth behind stablemate Fleur au Fusil at Leopardstown in February. However, she remains one to be positive about and a better showing can be expected here. Impressive debut winner Mozzies Sister and aforementioned Fleur au Fusil head up the dangers, along with Air of Entitlement who also impressed on her Rules debut.

The impression left by MOZZIES SISTER in making a winning track debut at Cork was very taking, and she can make the required step up
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Trainer Jim Boyle looks to have strong claims in this contest with both The Conqueror and IREZUMI, and it may be the latter who is the one to focus on this time around. The son of Hawkbill ran right up to his best when narrowly denied over C&D last month and he must hold every chance if building upon that effort off 1lb higher. A determined winner himself over track and trip on the same day, Chourmo is a key player, along with Cryptos Dream, who is of interest on her first start for new connections.

THE CONQUEROR finished behind the well-ridden Chourmo over C&D 11 days ago but he's 3 lb better off this time and his profile is more convincing, so he may be able to turn the tables. Irezumi was an excellent second here last time and is another to consider.

Preference is for CHOURMO, who made his breakthrough over C&D 11 days ago and is only 2lb higher here.
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REYAADAH STAR put in a much improved display when finishing second over track and trip earlier in the month, which is by far her best effort to date. Charlie Johnston's filly can find normal progression to go one better, with her main threat possibly being Assured, who is related to a few winners and she wouldn't have to be a world beater on debut to have a say. Atrixi and Blonde Arrow appeal most of the remainder.

REYAADAH STAR still looked very raw switched to front-running tactics when second here last month, going best 2f out but unable to put the race to bed. She remains with potential if proving more professional and this looks a good opening. Assured might be the pick of the newcomers.

The three newcomers have something to recommend them but REYAADAH STAR sets a decent standard for a race like this.
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BUY THE DIP didn't get the clearest of runs when making his return at Kempton last month, but that should have brought him on, and returning to a C&D he won over last October is a major plus. He gets the vote ahead of Eight Mile, who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than his latest success and should appreciate going back up in distance. A stablemate of the selection, Otago goes well around here and is another to note.

BUY THE DIP shaped well on his return at Kempton and this C&D winner is potentially on a good mark back on turf, so gets the vote over stablemate Otago, who is working his way back nicely. Eight Mile is another to consider off a tempting mark.

Preference is for triple course winner OTAGO, who is versatle ground-wise and is only 1lb higher than for his win here in October.
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JAYYASH has clearly been a work in progress so far having stepped forward with each start. The son of Siyouni got off the mark here last month and that form was well advertised by the runner-up winning a contest at Sandown which has been known to throw up some smart performers over the years. As a result, an opening mark of 80 is likely to underestimate how far he might be able to go. Screaming Eagle may prove better for his reappearance when a beaten favourite here in maiden company, while Lingfield scorer Surveyor is capable of being in the mix.

JAYYASH impressed with how quickly he got to the front when landing a C&D novice with something to spare and a mark of 80 is likely to underestimate him, so he's marginally preferred to Surveyor, who also arrives with an upwardly-mobile profile. Swift Victory is another one to consider in what looks a potentially strong 3-y-o handicap.

Works in progress JAYYASH and Screaming Eagle appeal most, the former carrying greater momentum following his C&D novice success.
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MUDLAHHIM has caught the eye on a couple of occasions of late, including when making late headway for fourth over C&D last month. The eight-year-old has been dropped 2lb for that effort, which could prove lenient, and this may be as good an opportunity as any to finally gain a first win on turf. He could see off the in-form Ballybaymoonshiner, who has won two of his last four on the all-weather. Dequinto might also have a say in proceedings.

Most of these are more familiar with the AW so it could be worth chancing ADACE, who wasn't seen to best effect on her return and won on her most recent start on turf in the summer. Heer's Sadie won twice over this C&D last summer and is weighted to go close again, while Ballybaymoonshiner has been thriving on the AW this year.

Top of the list is BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (nap), who is 2-4 this year and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.
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Despite not landing the hat-trick of C&D victories here in February, LADY OF ARABIA still performed with a fair amount of credit to finish third and is likely to remain competitive racing off the same mark. Baltimore Boy drops back in trip and sports cheekpieces for the first time, which may bring out some improvement. Others to consider include Francesi and Optiva Star.

FRANCESI has returned in good order and did well to get as close as he did from a poor position at Lingfield last time, so he makes plenty of appeal in a race that should be run to suit his style. Miss Dolly Rocker is likely to get back on track and she's feared most ahead of recent winner Ernie's Valentine.

Whitcombe Rockstar won well here last month but the returning DREAM OF MISCHIEF could have more to offer on AW.
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Invincible Speed made a sparkling introduction to handicaps when winning at Wolverhampton in January and he must be respected, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings. An opening mark of 77 for Chelmsford winner MRS MORRELL appears to be lenient, though, and she gets the vote. Want Want struck the woodwork over C&D last time out and can enter calculations along with Dapperling, who reached the frame at Wolverhampton on her return last month.

MRS MORRELL got off the mark in quite impressive fashion at Chelmsford in December and, with more to come, she should be hard to peg back if she gets out in front. Invincible Speed is an obvious threat following an impressive success at Wolverhampton and Want Want should be on the premises again.

Dapperling and Cajetan ran well last time but INVINCIBLE SPEED (nap) is preferred after an impressive win in January.
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Each of these remain open to further improvement so only a tentative vote can go to RAKKI. Alan King's gelding made no impact across his three qualifying runs, but the son of Sea The Stars, who is a half-brother to St Leger winner Masked Marvel, can excel now stepped up in trip. Path To Dubai has proven himself to be a consistent performer and has to be respected, while Clockwatcher, who could improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces, is another to consider.

BUR DUBAI took a marked step forward on the form he showed as a juvenile and wasn't beaten at all far in listed company at Epsom 8 days ago. He's very well handicapped if building on that up in trip here. There's a number of interesting ones in opposition though, headed up by Path To Dubai and Wild Waves.

Middle distances ought to be the making of RAKKI, perhaps starting tonight. He's preferred to C&D novice second Clockwatcher.
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