There were 41 Races on Thursday 2nd May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Redcar, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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HAPPY HELEN produced her best effort to date when fourth at Thirsk in August and an opening mark of 56 appears to be more than workable based on that performance. Alextrician has been running with credit on the all-weather and may well be a threat on his first outing on turf. Others capable of taking a step forward include Alice's Impact and Lady Of Time.

ALEXTRICIAN is the only one with reasonable recent form and is worth siding with in the hope that he's as effective on turf as AW. Happy Helen is bred to be better than a mark of 56 and worthy of interest first time in a handicap, while Lady of Time also has potential.

The filly HAPPY HELEN ran her best race of last season on her final start and she should improve for this longer distance.
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Runner-up on both of his career starts, Moon Man ought to make a good fist of things if proving as effective on the turf but, though respected, JUNGLE LAND shades preference. This looks a good starting point for the son of Kodiac, who is a half-brother to the useful Fresh. Karl Burke's juveniles have been firing on the grass so far this year and it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Spiritual Pursuit can chase the pair home.

It's hard to get away from MOON MAN, who has posted fairly-useful form in both starts thus far and remains open to improvement. Karl Burke's debutant Jungle Land has an appealing pedigree and may provide the chief threat.

After running well in defeat on both AW starts, MOON MAN may not need to improve to open his account on this turf debut.
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Beaten by just a length in a similar race over course and distance in March, ENOUGH ALREADY appeals strongly for a race of this nature, especially with Kaiya Fraser retaining the ride. On The Right Track has won over this trip when fresh in the past and, resuming off the same mark as when a respectable third in a deeper race at Wolverhampton in October, is entitled to be in the mix. Born Ruler disappointed last time out but may do better with the longer trip likely to suit.

BORN RULER gives the impression this step up to 1m4f should suit so Sir Mark Prescott's low-mileage 4-y-o is fancied to make a winning return at the chief expense of the handily-weighted Buxted Too. Course winner Enough Already can also have a say in an open handicap.

Top of the list is ENOUGH ALREADY (nap), who is unexposed at this trip and was an eyecatching second over C&D in March.
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INTERTWINED made a promising enough start when third at Newbury just under a fortnight ago when displaying signs of inexperience. With that outing under her belt, that piece of form arguably sets the standard and she wouldn't need to improve much to get off the mark. Bellasio is best judged on his debut second at Newcastle, having disappointed at the same venue on his only outing since, while Paborus completes the shortlist after his fourth on debut at Thirsk in August.

INTERTWINED showed more than enough on her recent debut at Newbury to suggest that a race of this nature will be within her reach. Having shaped well on his sole outing at 2 yrs, Paborus gets the nod ahead of the penalised pair Diligent Resdev and Roberto Caro for forecast purposes.

The race in which INTERTWINED shaped so well at Newbury was won in a good time by 1,000 Guineas contender Star Style.
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Sound Of Iona finds herself extremely well handicapped on last year's turf form and should not be underestimated despite a poor string of results, while Emperor Caradoc, who is similarly well treated, could improve for a drop in trip and the fitting of first-time cheekpieces. That being said, it is SIXCOR that gets the vote. Linda Perratt's six-year-old has gained three of his four turf victories over C&D and is now 5lb lower than when finishing down the field in this race 12 months ago.

A trappy handicap and with that in mind it may pay to take a chance on ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN. He's fallen to a handy mark on the pick of last season's efforts and the return to this track/trip could spark a revival. Golden Rainbow arrives in good nick and is feared, with returning pair Havagomecca and Ski Angel others worth a look.

With most of these out of form it's hard not to be drawn towards GOLDEN RAINBOW, who has won twice on Tapeta this year.
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Rated 86 at his best for another yard, GLOBAL WARNING remains attractively weighted in comparison and, off just 63 here, the eight-year-old looks worth chancing in a wide-open contest. Daisy Roots can give the selection the most to think about if building on last month's near miss at Brighton, while dropping back in trip should be be beneficial for dual C&D winner Rabinal, who is considered off just 2lb above his last winning mark.

A few with chances but CONQUEST OF POWER didn't enjoy the rub fo the green when seventh at Chelsmford City last time and has slipped to a good mark so earns the vote. C&D winner Brunel Charm heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for Daisy Roots, Rabinal and Global Warning.

Rabinal is better than we've seen the last twice but the class-dropping BRUNEL CHARM may be the answer.
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NOT REAL was just denied on her racecourse debut at Kempton last month, having been outpaced at a crucial point, and the daughter of Kodiac has been found an excellent opportunity to open her account. Pendlebury Lane makes her first appearance since September 2022 and it seems notable that connections have kept her in training. She appears to be the likely main threat, with newcomer Highfield Heiress appealing most of the remainder.

NOT REAL shaped well having attracted strong support when runner-up at Kempton on debut and, provided the ground doesn't scupper her, she's fully expected to get off the mark at the second attempt provided Highfield Heiress isn't anything out of the ordinary first time out. Pendlebury Lane has a big absence to overcome but should do better at some point.

This weak race looks at the mercy of Kempton runner-up NOT REAL provided she copes okay with the conditions.
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GLOBAL HUMOR found only an in-form rival too strong when occupying the runner-up berth over 6f here on Monday, and this looks to be a good opportunity for Jim Goldie's gelding to go one better. Stablemate and perennial slow starter Rory is competitively treated and ought to hold every chance if breaking on terms, while the lightly-raced Plink is worth closer inspection in the first-time tongue-tie.

In a contest where few arrive with compelling claims GLOBAL HUMOR is taken to go one better than over 6f here on Monday. Zebra Star and Gordonstoun might be the pair to give him most to think about.

The most obvious answer is GLOBAL HUMOR, who makes a quick reappearance after keeping on well for second over 6f here on Monday.
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PABLO DEL PUEBLO tends to go well for Georgia Dobie and, as a four-time course and distance winner, the six-year-old has a lot going for him off 13lb below his last winning mark. Wedgewood has been in good form of late and benefits from an eye-catching jockey booking, having won under Luke Morris before. Zing Up is another previous C&D winner to bear in mind with cheekpieces reapplied after possibly going off too fast when tried in a visor on her latest start.

WEDGEWOOD has highlighted she's ready to strike from her reduced mark in handicaps over C&D/Wolverhampton in recent weeks and she looks to hold sound claims here. The returning Zing Up and Pablo del Pueblo may well emerge as the chief threats.

Wedgewood's claims are obvious but she's taken on with PABLO DEL PUEBLO, who is well treated and in an easier race than usual.
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A highly-encouraging second on his return from a long break at Yarmouth last week, EXCEED should be open to plenty of improvement and a mark of 59 may underestimate this consistent four-year-old. A winner of three of his last four starts, King Of The Jungle is likely to be thereabouts, along with Showalong, who ran his best race for some time at Pontefract recently and should enjoy this ground.

SHOWALONG ran well in a better handicap than this when second at Pontefract last time and he's already tasted course success, so he's a solid option ahead of the improving King of The Jungle. Exceed also makes plenty of appeal.

Others are potentially better-in but SHOWALONG (nap) has his optimum conditions and arrives here after running well in a higher grade.
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Less exposed than her rivals, ROSE DONNELLY can make some good headway now she tackles handicaps and looks worth chancing on her debut run in this sphere, especially as she runs off a workable mark. All-weather scorer Midnight Lion, who has experience under both codes, rates the chief threat to selection on his first Flat run on turf, while Pol Roger enters calculations with this step up in distance a potential source of improvement.

Having shaped well in a couple of minor events, SYCAMORE GAP wasn't able to improve straight away switched to a handicap at Wolverhampton last time, but he's well worth another chance on turf. He's bred to be suited by this longer trip and can get the better of handicap-debutante Rose Donnelly, with Midnight Lion also in the mix.

The one with most potential is ROSE DONNELLY (nap), who makes her handicap/turf debut after an encouraging fourth on AW last month.
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ROSA APPLAUSE confirmed the promise that she displayed on debut when winning easily at Wolverhampton in November and the daughter of Blue Point merits the utmost respect on her return to action. Dance And Romance won on her racecourse bow at Southwell recently and is clearly the main threat to the selection. The rest do not inspire a lot of confidence, but Princess Jastar is the pick of them.

ROSA APPLAUSE looked a filly to keep on side when running out an authoritative winner at Wolverhampton in November and she can overcome an absence and follow up. Dance And Romance looked a good prospect herself when successful on debut 3 weeks ago and she rates the chief threat, ahead of Princess Jastar.

Dance And Romance has the benefit of a recent outing but ROSA APPLAUSE achieved a bit more in her two runs last November.
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UNDENIABLE ALIBI debuts in handicaps and has recent form. A point-to-point winner, he won a February maiden at Clonmel and then ran well when finishing third at Naas last month, form which was franked by the fourth-placed horse. Rumi returned from a year off the track when winning on the Flat at Gowran. His fifth-placed effort behind Irish Point in March 2023 reads very well and he's one to note. Ballycallan King won quite easily at Limerick recently but has been raised 9lb.

Despite being passed over by Mark Walsh, the unexposed HANDS ON makes plenty of appeal. Indeed, it was a decent maiden that he won at Cork in October and, provided all is well following a break, he could be about to take a step forward now pitched into a handicap. Undeniable Alibi is also open to improvement and is just about feared most ahead of British raider Holly, Nara, who is Walsh's pick, and Answering.

Edward O'Grady may have the solution to this with RUMI who made a winning reappearance on the Flat at Gowran last week
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HOPEFUL looked a filly to keep on side when easily seeing off a subsequent winner at Newcastle in January, although she blotted her copybook over the same track and trip last time. A well-bred daughter of Make Believe, Andrew Balding's filly is intriguing on her handicap debut and stepping up in trip could bring about some improvement. Making his return after ending last season with a highly-creditable second at Kempton, No Surrender looks to be the main danger, while Never Ending is one to watch on her first start for a new yard.

NEVER ENDING was going the right way prior to an excusable final run for John & Thady Gosden and she still looks well treated, so she's worth taking a chance on debuting for another excellent stable. No Surrender set a good platform last year, so he's a danger and Hopeful is worth bearing in mind with few miles on the clock.

If forgiven her latest failure at Newcastle then HOPEFUL is appealingly handicapped on the form she showed there in January.
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HEADABOVETHEREST got better the further he went over 7f at Newcastle 16 days ago and was only outdone by one who got first run on the day. That was promising given it was his first run since having a wind operation and, with this longer trip a key factor, the Rebecca Menzies-trained four-year-old shades the vote. Farhhfromforgotten is feared on just his third run for current connections, while Vellner also appeals off an attractive mark.

HEADABOVETHEREST has made a positive start for Rebecca Menzies and, after finding one too good at Newcastle last time, he's capable of going one better in a thin race. Vellner is a danger dropping in grade and Retirement Beckons can't be dismissed.

With the others all arriving with serious questions to answer, recent Newcastle runner-up HEADABOVETHEREST makes strong appeal.
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CRIMSON ANGEL has not been beaten far on either start so far this year and the step back up to 6f could help Clive Cox's filly to earn her third career victory. Another Thought failed to fire on her final start as a juvenile but is a player based on her previous performances, while Cinque Verde edges out Violets Star to be best of the rest.

Course-winner CRIMSON ANGEL has shaped well twice since the turn of the year, including with a view to stepping back up to this trip when fourth at Wolverhampton 31 days ago, and Clive Cox's filly appeals as being on an exploitable mark. Jungle Charm, below par at Catterick 2 days ago, is feared on the pick of her form, whilst the return to AW will see Cinque Verde in a much better light.

Cinque Verde will be happier back round here but CRIMSON ANGEL looks the way to go, back up to 6f and with 7lb coming off.
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In common with many high-class novices, BLOOD DESTINY is well respected on his handicap debut. His chase form is consistently strong and, although just a five-year-old, he has sufficient experience to tackle a big-field handicap like this. Path D'oroux has competed at every big festival since early December and, having performed well in similar valuable handicaps on each of his last four runs, he should again be competitive under a 5lb claimer. Former County Hurdle winner Saint Roi hasn't won since a Grade 1 success in December 2022 but did go well at Aintree latest.

Preference is for MIGHTY TOM, who ran a cracker over hurdles at this meeting last year and looks nicely treated on switch to handicapping in this sphere. Saint Roi and Blood Destiny look the pick of Willie Mullins quartet and are feared most, whilst Pinkerton is also much respected.

Tuesday's Grade 1 win for Spillane's Tower has significantly strengthened the case in favour of BLOOD DESTINY in his first handicap
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A taking winner at Newcastle on his penultimate outing and a respectable second since, CHIEFMAN sets the standard and soft ground shouldn't be an issue for this son of Cracksman. Between Me And U hasn't set the world alight since joining Alice Haynes but remains a capable sort on his day and he looks a bigger threat to the selection than Kaaress.

It's hard to look beyond CHIEFMAN, who did the job well on his handicap debut in March prior to bumping into a progressive type at Lingfield. He could have more to offer back on turf. Between Me And U is nominated as the likely main danger.

The solid play is CHIEFMAN. He seemed to handle soft ground last season and this campaign has started well.
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ANIMATO performed creditably to finish third over 1m4f at Doncaster last Friday, despite suffering interference at the start. This longer distance could be a good move on the back of that encouraging effort and the David O'Meara-trained gelding appeals most. Tafsir also turns out quickly after Monday's near miss over 1m5f here and is a must for consideration off the same mark. Show No Fear completes the shortlist.

TAFSIR stepped up on her reappearance when runner-up here on Monday and Jim Goldie's mare looks up to going one better if able to repeat that effort. Animato shaped well at Chelmsford on his penultimate outing and also has to be respected stepped back up in trip, with Yakhabar preferred of the remaining trio.

Preference is for ANIMATO, who returned to turf with a good effort on slower-than-ideal ground at Doncaster on Friday.
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Despite 20 races and three wins on the all-weather, this will be the first time that STRATEGIC FORTUNE has raced here. That said, his trainer won this contest 12 months ago and the son of Power has won off this mark before, so he could well have a big say in the finish. Platinum Prince would be the obvious danger after a neck second at Chelmsford off 1lb lower last month, leaving the returning Magical Dragon as a tentative suggestion for third.

This looks wide open but EDMUND IRONSIDE can boast a course win and has fallen to a handy-looking mark so gets a tentative vote at the chief expense of recent Brighton scorer On The Nose. Certain Style, Strategic Fortune and Platinum Prince all command respect too.

A weak contest where the suggestion is PLATINUM PRINCE, who can go one better than his revived effort last time now back here.
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COKO BEACH was beaten 34 lengths in the Grand National but had previously won on this cross country course in February. Suited by soft ground and a dour stayer, he can put last month's Aintree experience to good use. A 15-year-old won this race in 2022 although last year's winner Vital Island, now aged 12, was pulled up behind the selection in that February contest and needs more. The in-form Birchdale defeated Vital Island when winning here in November and is another to bear in mind.

COKO BEACH can have his latest effort in the Grand National ignored and he was impressive on this Cross Country course the time before, so he's fancied to get back to winning ways with the others all having something to find. Stumptown is the clear danger on on form if he takes to this discipline and his stablemate Fameaftertheglory is no forlorn hope.

This looks tailor-made for high-class handicapper COKO BEACH who won over the shorter version of this course in February
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A tentative vote goes to BLAZING SON, who didn't show much last time out at Thirsk but is better judged on his previous efforts on the all-weather this year. With his only victory on turf coming on heavy ground and given he produced a strong runner-up effort over C&D last August, Bryan Smart's charge is narrowly preferred to Supreme King, who scored comfortably at Kempton on his penultimate outing. King's Crown is capable of being in the mix as well.

KING'S CROWN went with some promise on his first outing for Michael Dods when a recent ninth at Thirsk and can build on it to capitalise on a reduced mark. Supreme King is feared most if back on song after fluffing his lines at Kempton last time out, with the returning Tipp Town not ruled out either for a yard among the winners.

The suggestion is SUPREME KING, who handles soft ground and possibly found the race coming too soon when a beaten favourite at Kempton.
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SUNSET IN PARIS failed in his hat-trick bid when a well-beaten fourth at Brighton last month, but a return to the all-weather may see him get back to winning ways. Come On John looks the biggest danger after his Chelmsford fourth, while Forever Proud isn't one to ignore if bouncing back to the form of his success here in February.

COME ON JOHN rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to gain a deserved victory in a tightly-knit handicap. C&D winner Sunset In Paris rates a big threat however, while Bbob Alula, Chourmo and Gilbert all need factoring in too.

The suggestion is SUNSET IN PARIS, who returns here in good order and if able to hold that form, should be a big player.
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GAELIC WARRIOR gained his first Cheltenham win in March and is a standout performer who is ideally suited by conditions. Everything went right for him at Cheltenham as he completely left behind his Leopardstown no-show, and he has twice comfortably defeated Il Etait Temps, form which he should confirm here. Il Etait Temps was himself a fine winner at the top level at Aintree 21 days ago and cannot be completely overlooked. Hercule Du Seuil received a minor bump at the start at Aintree last month but was well held and looks most likely to finish third.

A Willie Mullins benefit in this novice once again and GAELIC WARRIOR can give the Champion Trainer a ninth straight victory in this Grade 1. He was impressive when winning the Arkle and will take all the beating. Il Etait Temps and Hercule du Seuil should complete a 1-2-3 for the stable with clear rounds.

A stunning winner of the Arkle, GAELIC WARRIOR can again prove too strong for stablemate Il Etait Temps
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Karl Burke won this last year with subsequent Group 3 winner Elite Status, and he could have another smart two-year-old on his hands with ARABIE. Related to a whole host of smart winners, the son of Dandy Man showed up well for a long way on debut at Thirsk, before a more experienced sort got the better of him late on. With normal improvement expected, he can see off the likes of creditable Windsor fourth Off The Bench and newcomer Studious.

Given how green he was in the preliminaries, it was all the more encouraging that ARABIE could shape so well when runner-up on debut at Thirsk 23 days ago, giving best only late on to one boasting experience. Very much the type to improve, he can make it second time lucky. East Tyrone and Sonic Blue are a couple of newcomers to note.

Karl Burke's ARABIE produced a solid effort (second) on debut at Thirsk, so has hopefully found a suitable contest in which to strike.
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All eyes will be on LAUTREC as he makes his return following a winning start at Newcastle in November. The son of Kingman boasts some top-class relatives, including 2,000 Guineas hero Magna Grecia and St Mark's Basilica, and victory here may well tee him up for a visit to the Knavesmire, where he holds a Dante entry. Niigata cost 85,000gns and is respected given his connections, while Candle Of Dubai, a half-sister to useful stayer Sleeping Lion, is another newcomer of interest.

Hard to see beyond the superbly-bred LAUTREC and this looks a great opportunity for him to make it 2-2. Newcomer Niigata might be the danger ahead of Panthera.

This can go to LAUTREC, who won on his Newcastle debut in November and is open to plenty of progress upped in trip on his return.
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There is rain forecast for Punchestown on Thursday, but Teahupoo would really need plenty. As this season's Stayers' Hurdle winner at Cheltenham, he is the one to beat but is swerved at a short price on forecast ground that doesn't ideally suit him. HOME BY THE LEE was unable to get on terms with Teahupoo when third at Cheltenham, but has a shot at getting closer on this ground. He has been lightly raced and could come to the boil here. Sire Du Berlais has a decent record on better ground and was third in this race last year.

TEAHUPOO had a few of these in behind him in the Stayers' at Cheltenham last month and can underline he's the class act in this division at present by following up here. Cheltenham third Home By The Lee might be the one to chase him home ahead of the selection's stablemate Sire du Berlais, who was third in this 12 months ago.

After his victory at Cheltenham, TEAHUPOO has clearly established himself as the best staying hurdler around and should win this
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LITTLE ROSE has been a work in progress for the William Haggas stable, but she looked to have got the hang of things when scoring with consummate ease at Beverley last week. A 6lb penalty for that success will make life tougher, but she seems more than capable of making up almost three lengths with the reopposing Solar Bentley (second) from their clash at Wolverhampton in March. Another to note is Surrey Force, who could be a different proposition tackling handicaps for the first time.

It all came together for LITTLE ROSE at Beverley last week and a 6 lb penalty is unlikely to stop her going in again if showing up in similar form. Wolverhampton runner-up Solar Bentley can follow her home ahead of Surrey Force, a potential improver in handicaps for the Kevin Philippart de Foy stable.

Under 6lb extra, the logical selection is last week's easy Beverley winner LITTLE ROSE. Richard Fahey's Solar Bentley is next best.
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EGOISTE has improved considerably over the past few months by stringing together a consistent level of form and the five-year-old arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories, having won twice at Wolverhampton in March. He beat the same rival on each occasion and produced a career-best display when scoring comfortably on the most recent of those outings, so an 8lb rise may not be enough to halt him. Wadacre Grace, Smart Deal and Red Hat Eagle are others likely to enter the reckoning.

The most appealing of these is NIKOVO, who made a winning start for this yard in good style at Newcastle and a 5 lb rise is unlikely to stop him in his tracks. Wadacre Grace is proving consistent and is next on the list ahead of Red Hat Eagle and the hat-trick seeking Egoiste.

The hat-trick seeking Egoiste is strongly respected but slight preference is for last-time-out Newcastle winner NIKOVO.
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CAPTAIN CODY is up in trip and would welcome rain, but his class could see him through for Willie Mullins. He was a decisive winner of a Grade 2 novice hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse at the end of March which bodes well for this assignment. Maxxum wasn't quite done with when falling after two out in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse latest and has his chance with Carl Millar taking 7lb off his back. Captain Cody's stablemate O'Moore Park could respond well to the first-time hood, while Coming Up Easy hacked up in a maiden hurdle at Limerick and lurks towards the bottom of the weights for Henry de Bromhead.

LUCKY LYREEN's form is on an upward curve so Gordon Elliott's hat-trick seeker looks the way to go. The Willie Mullins-trained duo O'Moore Park and Captain Cody both look to have better days ahead of them too and could emerge as the chief threats, although the likes of Kinturk Kalanisi, Will Do and Coming Up Easy also need factoring into this highly competitive handicap.

It will take a good one to lower the colours of CAPTAIN CODY after a decisive success in graded company at Fairyhouse
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ISLE OF SARK posted another creditable effort in defeat when a close-up third over 1m2f at Chelmsford last week. The combination of a switch to turf and a return to 1m4f shouldn't inconvenience the six-year-old and a belated second career victory could be in the offing. A first-time hood could settle the keen-going Incremental, who is feared most, while the in-form Fleur De Mer is also likely to be in the mix.

FLEUR DE MER has been in excellent form this year and showed a willing attitude when second at Thirsk 12 days ago, so she gets the marginal vote ahead of Isle of Sark, who has also been knocking on the door lately. Incremental is another one to consider despite an underwhelming reappearance.

The vote goes to FLEUR DE MER, who was runner-up on soft at Thirsk 12 days ago and is only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade.
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PFINGSTBERG showed promise on a number of occasions last season without getting his head in front and the four-year-old, who disappointed on his final start at Thirsk in September, could have more to offer stepping up in trip. Socialist Agenda went up 4lb for his Southwell victory last month and is respected along with the third from that contest, Foinix, who may get closer to that rival in first-time blinkers. Merry Minister's recent third here also gives him valid claims.

PFINGSTBERG was below par on his final start of 2023 but he otherwise didn't do a great deal wrong in several handicaps at around 1½m and shapes as though this stiffer test will be right up his street. David Simcock's charge is taken to deservedly open his account, perhaps at the chief expense of Foinix, who was behind Socialist Agenda at Southwell last time but enjoys a handy pull at the weights with that rival. Merry Minister is also likely to be on the premises.

Most of these have something to prove but SOCIALIST AGENDA scored in smooth style at Southwell and can follow up off 4lb higher here.
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SPINDLEBERRY outran her odds when a creditable runner-up in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse latest and that form gives her leading claims for Willie Mullins. Her stablemate Got Glory is certainly one to note. She actually made her Irish debut in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse last year, but was pulled up after racing freely. She has had her issues, but returned almost a year later to hack up in a Naas maiden last month. Me Wee Bonnie Lass is a very likeable sort who is three from four over hurdles, while British raider Casa No Mento isn't out of it.

Willie Mullins continues his dominance with five runners and it's SPINDLEBERRY who gets the nod having coped admirably with the marked step up in grade when finishing runner-up in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse recently. Stablemate Got Glory had stacks in hand when winning her maiden last month so she's put forward as the main danger with significant progress expected, while Me Wee Bonnie Lass, Implicit and Casa No Mento are all also fancied to go well, too.

Willie Mullins' SPINDLEBERRY(nap) stepped up to Grade 1 company when second over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. 2m could well suit
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There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from Sherman Tank's debut third at Newcastle in November and David Simcock's gelding must enter calculations on his return to action. However, newcomer CORONADO KING, a half-brother to French Group 1 winner Castle Lady, boasts an attractive pedigree and he could have too much class for these rivals. The Exceed And Excel colt may take this en route to bigger things, while any market support for fellow debutant Transitioning would also be interesting.

Newcomers TRANSITIONING and Coronado King both make plenty of appeal on paper, while Sherman Tank has to be respected given the promise he showed on his introduction at the backend of last year. It will of course be interesting to see how the betting shapes up but, as things stand, marginal preference is for Transitioning, whose red-hot yard saddled a winning 3-y-o newcomer at Yarmouth on Tuesday and this fellow may well follow suit.

The newcomers wouldn't need to be anything special but otherwise SHERMAN TANK sets the standard on last autumn's debut third.
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JABAARA was far from disgraced when finishing sixth in the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket in September. The ratings suggest that Roger Varian's filly holds leading claims on her seasonal reappearance and she may be able to fend off Soprano, who finished just behind the selection in seventh that day. The daughter of Starspangledbanner has since undergone a wind operation and she isn't taken lightly, while the progressive Pandora's Gift cannot be ruled out in her quest to land a four-timer.

It was hard not be impressed by the way PANDORA'S GIFT spreadeagled her field in a Lingfield handicap over Easter and she can take the next step up the ladder now. Soprano has the inside stall and is feared most for the same owner/trainer combination as last year's winner Believing. Queen of Mougins and Jabaara complete the shortlist.

Soprano has to enter the reckoning but Pandora's Gift and ZIGGY'S DREAM are interesting alternatives from the handicap ranks.
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SAMYR impressed with a clear-cut success on heavy ground at Gowran Park and should improve on better ground considering he was bought to go on the Flat. Port Joulain merits automatic respect as he represents team Mullins. After his Gowran Park success in March, Willie Mullins commented that he would have been one for Cheltenham, but that he couldn't get him ready in time. Mullins' Cantico was eased when beaten in the Champion Bumper and could bounce back on this ground. Angelo Dundee hasn't been seen since winning a bumper on debut at the Punchestown Festival last year, but he has plenty of ability and cannot be ruled out.

An expensive recruit having landed his only start in points, PORT JOULAIN looked a very bright prospect as he made a winning debut in this sphere at Gowran in March and he looks to hold sound claims with the prospect of even better to come. There is unsurprisingly plenty of depth to this bumper however, with Samyr, Goldinthemountains and the returning Angelo Dundee just a trio of others to consider.

Preference is for SAMYR, who won like a good horse on heavy at Gowran and better ground could well suit
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A heavy ground winner at Ayr when last seen in October, LAVA STREAM appeals as the one to beat given her ability to handle testing conditions. A mark of 74 does not look beyond the Too Darn Hot filly, although handicap debutant Blake could make a good fist of things now switched to the turf. Royal Tapestry might prove best of the remainder.

Tough to rule out any of the quartet but the vote goes to ROYAL TAPESTRY, who is the only one with a previous handicap victory to his name and first-time cheekpieces may well eke out that bit extra. Sole filly Lava Stream and Blake are both making their handicap debuts and they can chase home the selection in that order.

This is a tight call between the two handicap newcomers in Blake and LAVA STREAM but the vote goes to David O'Meara's filly.
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LAOISMAN resumed his progress when scoring a shade cosily on his reappearance at Wolverhampton last month. A 3lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for the Night Of Thunder gelding and a fourth consecutive victory looks on the horizon. Having posted a close-up second on his stable bow at Yarmouth in April, the biggest threat may emerge from Dubai Station. This drop in class should suit Sir Oliver and he also enters calculations now back off his last winning mark.

A further 3 lb nudge from the handicapper doesn't look enough to prevent LAOISMAN making it 4 wins in a row. Dubai Station was a good second at Yarmouth last month and is feared most ahead of The Thames Boatman, who can have a line put through his latest Kempton effort and won nicely at Lingfield prior to that.

The claims of LAOISMAN (nap) are obvious having won his last three starts. The form of his Wolverhampton win last month looks strong.
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Mr Irrelevant cruised to victory at Ripon five days ago and would appear to hold every chance of following up under a 6lb penalty, but a chance is taken on WOODLEIGH. Declan Carroll's charge looked in need of the run when finishing third, behind Mr Irrelevant (second), at the North Yorkshire venue a fortnight ago and he could step forward eased 2lb in the ratings on his second start following wind surgery. Others to note include Ottoman Force and Eighth Army.

MR IRRELEVANT showed much improved form when scoring on slow ground at Ripon last week and looks well in under a penalty. He can go in again. Ottoman Force and Fistral Beach may give him most to think about.

Topweight MR IRRELEVANT (nap) kept on strongly to draw clear on soft ground at Ripon on Saturday and is 1lb ahead of the handicapper.
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SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD hit the crossbar off this mark over course and distance a couple of weeks ago and the seven-year-old merits plenty of respect on the back of that performance. Northcliff has not been beaten far on either of his last two starts and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Thismydream and Man On A Mission are others with valid form claims.

A chance is taken on LILKIAN who has dipped to a good mark and shaped better than the result at Lingfield last time. Daytona Lady is another who is starting to look well handicapped again and is second choice ahead of Northcliff and Sir Rodneyredblood.

Northcliff should give it another good go but LILKIAN is handicapped to win and his latest Lingfield run was promising.
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AMROON put in an encouraging effort when filling second place on his return to action over 7f at Wolverhampton nine days ago and Marco Botti's gelding is hard to oppose as a result. Little White Dove has improved with every start to date and has to be of some interest on her handicap debut, while Cogsworth edges out Ocean Bliss to be the pick of the rest.

AMROON was attempting 7f for the first time when runner-up at Wolverhampton last week and is taken to build on that and go one better now. Ocean Bliss has been knocking on the door recently and should figure again, while Little White Dove brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut for an in-form stable.

Ocean Bliss is high on the list but AMROON, a course winner, gets the vote after last week's good second at Wolverhampton.
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