There were 42 Races on Thursday 25th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Grey Gray has an experience edge after three runs, and she could go well for her in-form stable. The daughter of Expert Eye may prove the main danger to PEACE WALL, who finished third on her debut at Wolverhampton. She did well to be beaten just over a length despite wandering around, and is entitled to have improved plenty for that experience. Bazball is noted too.

PEACE WALL shaped encouragingly on debut at Wolverhampton recently and can improve sufficiently to take this low-grade maiden. Grey Gray and newcomer Lotting's Lass look the likeliest dangers.

The vote goes to PEACE WALL, who shaped nicely on her recent debut. Grey Gray and Lotting's Lass are also shortlisted.
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American Rose has to be of interest as the only C&D winner here, but she hasn't won since December and wears cheekpieces looking to find improvement. Mucky Mulconry has been consistent over 6f of late and seeks to build on recent efforts dropping in trip, but BYEFORNOW may have the edge. Slowly away when second at Lingfield, if she can hit the gates running she might be able to make all over this trip.

AMERICAN ROSE and Byefornow have had contrasting fortunes when it comes to the draw, with the former taken to make the most of stall 1 in first-time cheekpieces dropped in grade. Mucky Mulconry is the other one of interest.

Top of the list is MUCKY MULCONRY, who was a good front-running third here last time and looks interesting on this drop back in trip.
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DIVINE COMEDY was an easy 11-length winner over 1m4f at Doncaster on Saturday and a 5lb penalty for that success is unlikely to stop her in this company. Tio Mio also won well two starts ago and he was not disgraced on his most recent outing. With that in mind, the son of Teofilo may prove to be the main threat ahead of Ghadbbaan.

Having shaped encouragingly on her return/yard debut DIVINE COMEDY took a marked step forward when scoring with relative ease at Doncaster 5 days ago and, turned out under a penalty, she ought to prove tough to beat. Brasca may emerge as the chief threat.

This is all about DIVINE COMEDY, who will be very hard to beat under a 5lb penalty if in the same fine form as at Doncaster on Saturday
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There is a lot to like about the chances of ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN for a stable in among the winners. He rounded off last year with two wins at Wolverhampton and returned to action with a promising fifth at Hamilton off 1lb higher, beaten a length and a half after weakening close home. Nominal improvement may see him prove too speedy for both C&D third Golden Gal and the consistent Dream Deal.

ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN should be all the better for his recent Hamilton reappearance fifth and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark at the chief expense of in-form C&D scorer Golden Gal. Fellow C&D winner Astapor can also have a say.

This can be taken by ASTAPOR, who is in good form and was a shade unlucky not to make it back-to-back C&D wins last time.
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Mr Baloo would be the form pick after his two-length third at Salisbury and, after keeping on late that day, the sixth furlong may eke out further improvement. He can go close, but a chance is taken on newcomer KORROOR, a son of Kodiac who races for the Archie Watson yard which has a 4-4 record with juveniles on the all-weather this year. Never Fear will also know her job first time out.

It should pay to focus on the newcomers, with KORROOR, representing a yard with a superb record with 2-y-o newcomers the percentage call without the benefit of betting clues. Edward and Never Fear are also likely types.

The vote goes to MR BALOO, who sets a fair standard on his third at Salisbury and is open to more progress on this step up in trip.
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Innvincible Friend (second) finished in front of THE CAMDEN COLT (third) when the pair met at Chester a couple of weeks ago. That said, the latter was making his debut on that occasion and could easily reverse the form with the benefit of race experience. Thunder Blue cost 180,000 pounds at a breeze-up sale last month and has to be of interest on his racecourse bow for connections who do well with their debutants. Other noteworthy newcomers are Bjorn Ironside, Only In Jakarta and Soldier's Gold.

THE CAMDEN COLT was too green to do himself justice at Chester 2 weeks ago but he looks open to significant improvement and can get the better of Innvincible Friend this time. The rest of the field are made up of newcomers, with Bjorn Ironside and Thunder Blue making most appeal before market clues.

Many of the newcomers are interesting, most notably ONLY IN JAKARTA, Bjorn Ironside, Thunder Blue and Daring Legend.
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Merrijig has placed in two bumpers and could surprise a few stepping up from a mile and a quarter, though he may still find a couple too good at these weights. PROSPER LEGEND looked one-paced over 10 furlongs last time out at Windsor but ought to find this trip more to his liking as a son of Australia, and he could hold off Night At Sea, who needs to improve on her Chester fourth but still looks the likeliest to follow the selection home.

PROSPER LEGEND has much the best form and with this step up in trip also a big plus he rates a confident selection to open his account. Night At Sea wasn't seen to best effect when fourth at Chester and is next on the list ahead of Merrijig and Paisano who can fight it out for minor honours.

The William Haggas-trained PROSPER LEGEND holds leading claims following his good third at Windsor last month.
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CATESBY won this last year off a mark of 60 and, as he runs off 5lb lower now despite a solid second here over a furlong further last time out, he has to enter calculations. Eldeyaar likes it here and could get involved under Billy Loughnane, though he does need to bounce back to form so his consistent stable companion Another Angel may be the one for second.

SQUEEZEBOX was presumably amiss when heavily backed to make a winning stable debut at Pontefract a month ago but he's been given time to recover from that and the weight of support that day may well be significant. Concierge and Another Angel are a couple of potential threats.

The vote goes to Tapeta specialist ANOTHER ANGEL, who has form figures of 312212 in his last six runs and remains on a workable mark.
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CHASSERAL was fourth in a very competitive event at Newmarket on her seasonal return earlier in the month and, given the strength of that form, she could be hard to stop off a 1lb lower mark here. Radio Goo Goo has to be shortlisted following her win at Chester recently, while Beelzebub and Lulworth Cove are others with the ability to go well.

CHASSERAL gets the nod to build on a solid handicap debut/reappearance effort at Newmarket. Beelzebub was no more than a respectable third on soft turf last time but was progressive on AW prior to that and perhaps this quicker ground will suit him better so he's feared most. Hougoumont, who ran well on his recent Hamilton reappearance, and returning AW novice winner Lulworth Cove also make the shortlist.

Back down in grade, CHASSERAL (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Beelzebub is second choice.
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The unexposed GHOST LIGHTS put in a career best when second over this trip at Nottingham earlier in the month and he could be hard to stop off the same mark here. Artemis Flyer made the frame on her most recent outing at Thirsk and could do so once again, while Chamber Choir and Tantalus are others who merit places on the shortlist.

GHOST LIGHTS has a steadily progressive profile and was clear of the remainder when second at Nottingham last time, so there's every reason to think he can open his account in this lesser contest. Chamber Choir is the main danger on the back of a good effort in first-time blinkers at Chelmsford and it would be no surprise were Tantalus to bounce back from a rare poor effort.

There isn't much depth to this race and it could be a good opportunity for GHOST LIGHTS to continue his progress and break his duck.
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In a moderate event it is hard to oppose OTTOMAN PRINCE, who won on debut at Chelmsford in October and only found one too good at the same venue on his sole subsequent start the following month. Zeno disappointed last time but is a player based on his effort over C&D on his racecourse bow, while Exorbitant is the pick of the remainder.

OTTOMAN PRINCE displayed plenty of ability at Chelmsford during the autumn, winning on debut before an excellent second under a penalty, and this looks a clear-cut opening for him on return. The battle for second is probably more interesting, with Exorbitant preferred to Zeno.

This looks a golden opportunity for OTTOMAN PRINCE to make a winning return, having shown useful form at Chelmsford last autumn.
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Manila Scouse met trouble in running when beaten just a neck over 5f at Ripon on his previous outing, and a 3lb rise in the ratings seems fair. However, there could be some better treated rivals in the field and the nod goes to SO SMART, who was a decent third over the minimum distance at Nottingham last time. Having been dropped 2lb by the handicapper, David Evans' runner looks to have a good chance of getting his head in front. Last-time-out winner Birkenhead heads the remainder.

Back down in class off his last winning mark, CATCH CUNNINGHAM could be the answer if the first-time blinkers have the desired effect. So Smart hasn't done much wrong since returning to action last month and is next on the list ahead of Rum Cocktail, who returned to form starting out for her new yard at Ascot. Manila Scouse will also be a threat if able to build on his reappearance run under very different conditions here.

There are grounds for thinking that BIRKENHEAD is capable of following up his recent AW success. So Smart is second choice.
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WADE'S MAGIC was only narrowly denied when third over C&D 10 days ago and, off the same mark, the son of Lethal Force merits the utmost respect. So Grateful bounced back to form when runner-up at Hamilton last time and he could pose the biggest threat to the selection, although Jupiter Express and Chookie Dunedin are others with valid form claims.

Lots with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with JUPITER EXPRESS to take advantage of a lenient mark and resume winning ways. So Grateful is feared most on the back of his good recent Hamilton second, although in-form pair Chookie Dunedin and Wade's Magic can have a say too.

Preference is just for JUPITER EXPRESS, who retains his ability and might be given the necessary lift by new headgear.
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CHEF DE TROUPE was successful over C&D a few weeks ago and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him in this company. Victoriano hit the crossbar over 1m6f here recently and he should not be underestimated on the back of that performance. La Belle Vie is another with valid form claims, while Fighting Poet and Social City complete the shortlist.

VICTORIANO found first-time blinkers having a positive effect when second here 13 days ago and, if the headgear works again, he could go one better under a promising claimer. Social City looks a danger and La Belle Vie has been showing more positive signs of late.

Preference is for VICTORIANO who showed that his abiility remains when second here 13 days ago. He has become nicely treated.
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Plenty of well-bred fillies make their racecourse debut in this contest, and John and Thady Gosden look to have a strong hand in the race. Al Asifah is a son of Frankel so immediately commands respect, while Ginza's half-sister Soala was successful over 1m4f so stamina could be a strong suit. Flammable's half-sister Cheshire Academy won a Group 3 contest over 1m3f, so she warrants respect, but the consistent ANJO BONITA has the experience edge over most of her rivals and she could be hard to beat.

CHEALAMY wasn't seen to best effect when ninth in a Musselburgh handicap last time and had been on the up prior to that so is worth siding with back in maiden company with this step up to 1m2f a plus too. There are some interesting newcomers lurking however with Ginza and Flammable looking the pick and well worth considering, especially if the market vibes are positive.

The once-raced filly RAIMUNDA is interesting with improvement on the cards. Al Asifah is feared most among the newcomers.
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Centrefold won over 7f at Wolverhampton when last seen, although Roger Varian's charge has been given a 2lb hike in the ratings for that success. Therefore, the nod goes to STAR GUEST. The Godolphin three-year-old has been running consistently well in her career to date and she wasn't beaten far on her handicap bow at Yarmouth last time. Off the same mark, dropped in trip and with Harry Davies claiming 3lb, she could be tough to beat. Wild Side is a last-time-out winner and is feared most on her first run in handicap company.

STAR GUEST looks the way to go given she raced freely on her first start for four months when runner-up at Newmarket, and she can take a step forward from that. Roger Varian's improving Wolverhampton scorer Centrefold should ensure Charlie Appleby's filly doesn't have things all her own way though, while handicap debutante Wild Side can't be taken lightly either.

There's surely more to come from STAR GUEST, who won't mind the drop from 1m. Centrefold is also open to improvement if settling.
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ODD SOCKS HAVANA has finished second on his last three starts and a chance is taken on this consistent performer. Rebecca Menzies' charge runs off 1lb higher than his length-and-a-quarter defeat at Newcastle last time and this looks like a good opportunity to go one better. Pittsburg is likely to be finishing best having competed over further in recent starts, while Distinction should also be thereabouts.

ODD SOCKS HAVANA has been in excellent form lately and this is a lesser race than the one he contested at Newcastle last time, so he gets the nod with Billy Loughnane taking over. Distinction is a big danger having turned in his best effort of the season at Leicester recently and Pittsburg can't be ruled out.

This can go to ODD SOCKS HAVANA who has been consistent so far this year and has winning form over C&D.
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GIRL RACER made a very pleasing racecourse debut when scoring comfortably over 7f at Wolverhampton before running with credit in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket when last seen. A repeat of that effort would make her tough to beat in this field. Via Corone should also be in the mix on the evidence of her impressive Kempton success on debut, while Tajalat and Glory Lily are noted as well.

GIRL RACER looked an excellent prospect when scoring on debut at Wolverhampton and the fact that she was tried in the Nell Gwyn next time indicates that she's held in quite high regard, so she's worth a chance to resume winning ways. Ronni Scott is worthy of interest based on her excellent pedigree and top connections.

Nell Gwyn sixth GIRL RACER gets the percentage call back down in class. Promising fillies Via Corone and Tajalat are respected.
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This is a difficult puzzle to solve, with plenty of connections arriving here surely thinking their horse is in with a good chance, and perhaps none more so than those affiliated to MUTANAASEQ. Ruth Carr's runner is fancied to reverse the form with Obee Jo, who finished three quarters of a length in front of him last time over C&D. The eight-year-old is off the same mark and should appreciate Taylor Fisher claiming 5lb. Mr Jetman is another last-time-out winner in this field after scoring over 7f at Redcar on Monday.

MR JETMAN ran out a good winner at Redcar 3 days ago and, turned out under a penalty, he gets the nod to follow up with further progress not out of the question. Recent C&D winner Obee Jo and Josiebond head up the dangers, with Oh So Audacious and Mutanaaseq others worthy of a mention.

The 3yo MR JETMAN (nap) was a hot favourite when winning a big-field handicap at Thirsk on Monday and is taken to defy a 6lb penalty.
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Spit Spot is entitled to improve from her seasonal debut over 1m6f last month and a marginally shorter trip could aid her cause here, but GLORY AND HONOUR recorded a staying-on success at Wolverhampton on his latest run and is marginally preferred. The gelded son of Elusive Pimpernel has gone up 3lb for that victory and can land a double in this, with the step back up in trip possibly in his favour. Thefastnthecurious completes the shortlist.

SPIT SPOT fluffed her lines when favourite on her course reappearance but she remains one who should win races for her new trainer James Fanshawe and is given another chance. Last-time-out Wolverhampton winner Glory And Honour is second choice ahead of this year's dual course scorer Stormingin.

The choice is LUNAR SHADOW (nap) who has run well in both starts this term. The return to a longer trip could suit.
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TRIGGERED seems to be thriving of late with two wins in his last three outings and another bold bid can be expected. Mark Loughnane's charge has been raised 6lb in the ratings for his cosy win over 7f at Chelmsford last time and, with Billy Loughnane claiming a valuable 3lb, this in-form gelding might be able to strike again. Plumette likes it around here and is feared most, while Tom Tulliver is noted too.

PLUMETTE has a good record over C&D and shaped well from an unpromising position when third here recently, so she's marginally preferred to Triggered, who scored at Chelmsford last time. Spartan Fighter is probably the pick of the remainder.

The in-form TRIGGERED (nap) is effective over C&D and is taken to win again. Plumette is second choice
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FLY DE MEGAUDAIS showed much more at Tipperary, which brings him into contention for this race. He only gave best on the run-in and was beaten less than two lengths into third. Dreamsrmadeofthis fell in Tramore, but the form of her third on her penultimate start at Thurles gives her claims. Crowsatedappletart has been in decent nick over hurdles and bids to exploit a lower mark over fences. He hasn't shown much in two outings in this sphere, but there is still time to change that. Name Me Famous has been off since September, but did post a useful second place in a novice handicap chase at Sligo then. The Eye Of Tulla and Hard Rain are far from out of contention.

The vote goes to FLY DE MEGAUDAIS, who returned to form back from a break at Tipperary three weeks ago and he has every chance off the same mark, which is just 1 lb higher compared to when winning at that same course last summer. The Eye of Tulla has yet to get his head in front but arrives here in good heart and should give another good account, while fellow maiden Hard Rain is pretty consistent on the whole and he looks set for another prominent role.

It could be worth taking a chance with THE EYE OF TULLA who has occasionally looked capable of exploiting his modest rating
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Vasilissa was staying on powerfully when getting up close home over 7f at Kempton, although she does have to negotiate a 6lb hike in the ratings and could therefore be left vulnerable to better treated opponents like FAHARI. Simon and Ed Crisford's runner was a good second over 7f at Thirsk last time and, raised just 1lb, the daughter of Shamardal looks primed to offer a bold bid. The Toff is also noted.

VASILISSA won with plenty in hand at Kempton earlier this month and makes fair appeal in her follow-up bid. Fahari and Starlight Nation rate the principal dangers.

On the back of an encouraging reappearance effort, FAHARI could well get off the mark. Vasilissa is second choice.
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Runner-up on his racecourse debut over C&D last month, ROGUE DE VEGA could now have more to offer with that experience under his belt and Tom Clover's three-year-old can break his maiden at the second time of asking. Newcomer Make Clear appears to be the biggest threat to the selection, especially given her dam scored over C&D during her career. Kanohi Breeze is another to bear in mind dropping in trip.

ROGUE DE VEGA couldn't live with a useful rival when second on his C&D debut but it's very doubtful there's anything of a similar calibre in this line-up and he can strike at the second time of asking. Kanohi Breeze should strip fitter for this month's comeback outing and can give Tom Clover's charge most to think about unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Robert Cowell newcomer Make Clear.

There should be more to come from Rogue De Vega but KANOHI BREEZE can break her duck now tackling 5f for the first time.
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JEREMYS FLAME can give the weight away. On paper, this is a stiff test considering that she is rated 4lb superior to Hurricane Georgie, but has to give her 15lb. Jeremys Flame has been in terrific form since October, though, winning at Galway before picking up a Grade 3 in Naas and a Listed chase at Huntingdon. Hurricane Georgie has been off since October, but has plenty of solid form in the book, including when landing the Midlands National in Kilbeggan last summer. She has gone nicely off a break before. Effernock Fizz emerged with credit from a runner-up berth in a Grade 3 chase at Killarney this month, with Minx Tiara well behind her in fourth.

Preference is for HURRICANE GEORGIE, who can go well fresh and is suited by the conditions of this contest. Jeremys Flame is feared most.

Though EFFERNOCK FIZZ has a bit to find on these terms with all her rivals, she is at her best on summer ground and can score.
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MAGICAL MILE drops in class following a below-par run on his return to action at Haydock last month and this looks a more suitable task for him to bounce back in. He is rated 3lb above his last winning mark and cannot be underestimated with that in mind. Silastar bolted up on his latest outing over this distance and can give the selection plenty to think about, despite a 7lb rise, while Night Arc is another to consider now back from a break.

A case can be made for lots of these but SILASTAR still looks ahead of his mark raised 7 lb for his 12-length Leicester success so gets the vote. Miss Bluebelle was in fine form on the AW when last seen out and could emerge as the chief threat after her break, although the returning Lady Reset is another who can have a say along with Nonsuch Lad, Regal Rambler and Motataabeq.

Gary Moore and Ryan Moore won this last year and they hold strong claims with SILASTAR, who bolted up at Leicester last time.
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It could pay to side with SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD, who makes his return to the all-weather following a below-par run at Newmarket over 6f earlier this month. He is now rated 6lb above his last winning mark, but finished a creditable second at Lingfield on his penultimate run off 1lb lower and has leading claims on that form. Dark Side Prince scored over this trip at Southwell in February and is feared, along with last-start Newcastle winner Prodigious Blue.

Making a belated first start on all-weather, PRODIGIOUS BLUE proved at least as good as ever when winning at Newcastle 16 days ago and he can score again now switched to polytrack. The 4-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Blue Flame who is respected on his seasonal/stable debut, while Dark Side Prince has been running well this year and is another to consider.

Prodigious Blue finished in front of SAAHEQ at Newcastle last time but the placings may be reversed today.
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CAESAR ROCK is vulnerable to a chasing newcomer, but his experience stands him in good stead and he holds an each-way chance. He ran well for a long way over a similar trip at Killarney before finishing third behind the market principals. The Friday Man was beaten into third at odds-on in Down Royal, but he will appreciate this better ground and that was only his first crack at fences. Grozni has been mixing in deep waters over hurdles, and trip and ground look ideal for his first go at fences. San Salvador is interesting on chasing debut. Joseph O'Brien's charge won twice over the smaller obstacles, including in a Grade B handicap hurdle at Punchestown.

THE FRIDAY MAN's inexperience was evident starting out over fences at Down Royal but he'll know a lot more this time and given his record over hurdles, he looks the one to beat. San Salvador and Grozni switch to the larger obstacles for excellent yard and are feared most.

This looks an open race but SAN SALVADOR is arguably the most appealing runner despite his lack of chasing experience
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A case can be made for several of these, but ELITE STATUS bolted up on his racecourse debut over this trip at Doncaster earlier this month and he left a strong impression that there would be more to come. The fact that Karl Burke's charge holds an entry for the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar later in the year suggests he is showing all the right signs at home and he would be dangerous to ignore with that in mind. Newmarket winner On Point is a well-related sort and cannot be underestimated for powerful connections, while Dapper Valley and Blue Storm add further spice to the race.

This could shake up the juvenile pecking order with BLUE STORM just about the most persuasive option having seen off a quartet of next-time-out winners on debut at Newmarket, with stall 2 also a positive. Elite Status showed why his sales prices shot up from a foal to a yearling when a taking winner at Doncaster and is a massive threat if as effective on this drying ground, with On Point another to take seriously for top connections.

A low draw has been a significant advantage down the years and the very fast HACKMAN could be sitting pretty in stall one.
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Enfjaar got up late over 7f at Newmarket to win his only start last October and he may be the biggest danger to ART OF ROMANCE. Second to Covey on his debut, the winner has scored easily since to frank the form and normal improvement for that introduction may be all he needs. Of the others, it could be worth keeping an eye on Lion Tamer, who is likely a lot better than his latest Lingfield fifth.

ENFJAAR looked the part and made a winning debut at Newmarket in October, form which has worked out very well with the next 4 home all successful on their following starts (current Derby favourite Military Order back in fourth). He can follow up on his return, with Lion Tamer feared most having had things go wrong for him at the start last time. Art of Romance completes the shortlist.

Leading Derby contender Military Order was not the only smart horse left behind by ENFJAAR at Newmarket last season.
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WINNIE WOODNUTT has won three point-to-points, including this spring at Borris House, and gained her first success under Rules when taking a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in good style last month. The Kalanisi mare now switches to racecourse fences for the first time and young amateur Alex Harvey again claims 7lb. Likable Chancer has returned to form recently fitted with blinkers, causing a 33/1 shock at Tramore before beating all bar the odds-on Full Noise at Downpatrick. O Mio Babbino won on good ground at Thurles earlier this year, while recent point-to-point winner Tech Talk is another to consider. Meehall won twice on varying ground conditions last year and should progress from a run at Ballinrobe last month. Course hurdle winner Shean Glory can't be discounted either.

Having belatedly shed the maiden tag at Tramore on his penultimate start, LIKABLE CHANCER backed that when runner-up behind a handicap blot at Downpatrick 3 weeks ago. He gets the nod to continue the good work, with chase debutante Winnie Woodnutt who ran out an impressive winner over hurdles 5 weeks ago next best. Recent point scorer Tech Talk is another to keep an eye on.

As a three-time points winner WINNIE WOODNUTT should have no trouble making the transition to chasing and she is in excellent form
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ENEMY has proven to be capable of more than his most recent showing in the Ormonde at Chester and this stiffer stamina test can see the gelded son of Muhaarar make a return to the winner's enclosure. A half-brother to Group 1 winner Magic Wand, he seems capable of bouncing back today. Nate The Great was a Listed winner last season and looks the biggest threat to the selection, while Roberto Escobarr also warrants consideration.

ENEMY seemed unsuited by the way the race developed when fifth in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester 2 weeks ago but holds sound claims on these terms and gets the nod to get back on track. Nate The Great (runner-up 12 months ago) needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Ascot earlier this month but could bounce back if granted his own way in front. Low-mileage Roberto Escobarr can also get involved.

Tactics are likely to be key and, provided this pans out more favourably than 12 months ago, then ENEMY should take some beating.
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Nigiri caught the eye when fourth on her Newmarket debut and if she has strengthened up over the winter, she could be a major player here. Leading Lion looks an interesting newcomer with the Gosdens doing so well with their Roaring Lion progeny and he looks worthy of a market check, but FLY ZONE is still preferred. Showing signs of inexperience at Yarmouth on his return when a six-length second, he should only improve with more racing and this may be his best opportunity yet.

Although FLY ZONE couldn't live with a smart prospect at Yarmouth earlier this month he still showed more than enough to think a race like this should be within his grasp. Leading Lion is a well-bred newcomer from the Gosden stable and would be a threat if the betting vibes are strong, although his draw isn't an easy one for a debutant. Nigiri showed promise on last autumn's Newmarket debut and also makes the shortlist.

The vote goes to FLY ZONE who chased home a nice prospect on his Yarmouth reappearance and looks the type to continue improving.
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SOME DOVE makes her chase debut on seasonal reappearance but was capable last summer. A dual hurdle winner, she is ideally suited by good ground, is joint top rated at 109 over hurdles and is further helped by today's mares' allowance. She will be well schooled and is forward-going. It'sallabouteve is similarly 109-rated over hurdles and receives 7lb and while race-fit, makes her chase debut and might prefer slower ground. Bonne Debut, a first-time-out winner, also debuts over fences but has pointing experience. She likes good ground but would prefer further. Lightly-weighted Hope Des Blins has a chase rating of 112 but has fallen three times over fences and reappears. Race-fit Friends N Commerce makes his chase debut but could fare better in this sphere while Gali Flight looked likely to finish second when exiting at Kilbeggan last month.

HOPE DES BLINS holds much the best form and back in these calmer waters is taken to gain her first success over fences. Some Dove is in good hands and next on the list if hitting the ground running on her chasing debut. Look Dont Touch also has less on his plate and appeals as the pick of the rest.

Having run promisingly on second chase start at Ballinrobe last time in a stronger race than this, LOOK DONT TOUCH could score.
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Sir Michael Stoute first won this race in 1991 and has been responsible 11 other high-class victors in the intervening period. Therefore, it's almost an understatement to say last year's Derby hero, DESERT CROWN, follows a tried and trusted path on his first public racecourse appearance since Epsom last June. The unbeaten son of Nathaniel has untapped potential and it looks like all systems go for what is sure to be an intriguing four-year-old campaign. Last season's Coronation Cup winner, Hukum, looks the chief threat, while Cash has previous C&D experience and is open to further progression.

All eyes will be firmly affixed to the unbeaten DESERT CROWN, who makes his eagerly-awaited comeback in a race that his yard has won with several high-class performers in recent years. The Nathaniel colt was most impressive in the Derby on just his third career start last June and, though absent since owing to an injury, it's unlikely that he will be found wanting fitness-wise. Cash could be the one for the forecast, given that Hukum is likely to find this trip too sharp.

All eyes are on last year's impressive Derby winner DESERT CROWN and he can provide his stable with a 12th success in this race.
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John Butler has won this contest before, suggesting recent Newcastle winner Martineo could go well off 1lb higher, but preference is for MONAADHIL. Three times a C&D winner, he pulled too hard when third here last time out and could get back to winning ways if he is allowed to pounce late. Cappananty Con arrives in good nick and should also be thereabouts.

MARTINEO rallied well to score at Newcastle last time and gets the nod to follow up here from only a marginally higher mark. Cappananty Con and Viewfromthestars also arrive here on the back of good performances and can complete the placings.

Reclaim Victory is always a danger at this level but MONAADHIL has conditions to suit and can gain a fourth C&D success.
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FULL NOISE returned to form when winning at Downpatrick and might defy a 12lb hike. Disqualified from his initial 2021 win, his best form is over staying distances so should appreciate today's extra distance and is also well suited by a sound surface. Veteran Sanibel Island is also suited by good ground and while well held on his latest run, has has a break since and should compete from his rating. Tullyhogue Fort wasn't beaten far over hurdles at Bangor last month and is ideally suited by today's distance and good ground. Gondor is a lightly-raced maiden eight year old who returns from a break but has claims on best form and also likes good ground.

FULL NOISE landed a gamble with something to spare at Downpatrick last time and remains well treated on hurdle form so should take a bit of stopping again. Gondor shaped quite well in a big field at Leopardstown over Christmas and could be the chief threat if fully primed on his return to action. The shortlist is completed by Tullyhogue Fort, who has done well over hurdles since last seen over fences.

Despite a 12lb hike for winning at Downpatrick last time, FULL NOISE can follow up off a mark which he nearly defied over hurdles.
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Yaanaas is an interesting contender on just his second start in a handicap and is one to monitor closely in the betting, while similar comments apply to Quantico (second), who was just behind Roger Varian's representative when the former scored on the Polytrack at Kempton in April, and is respected on 4lb better terms. However, Sir Michael Stoute holds a strong hand, with Aerion Power and ASSESSMENT both looking capable of posting bold efforts. The latter is especially appealing, given his lightly-raced profile, and, with Ryan Moore in the saddle, he looks the main hope for his yard here.

A cracking handicap which may be best narrowed down to the 3 lightly-raced improvers in the field. YAANAAS has run a cracker in an Ascot handicap since defeating Quantico in a Kempton novice last month and can get the better of Archie Watson's charge again. Assessment won impressively on his Kempton handicap debut and should also be in the thick of things.

Roger Varian's YAANAAS (nap) got no cover when second on his handicap debut at Ascot and that admirable effort needs upgrading.
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A maiden until breaking through at Wolverhampton in March, Billian has shown he knows what to do to get his head in front and, having registered another victory in an amateur riders' race here a fortnight ago, the five-year-old can go close off just 3lb higher. However, JUNGLE RUN has also shown zest lately and, off just 2lb higher than for a C&D win here last March, he is a touch more appealing at this level. Tomshalfbrother looks best of the rest.

TOMSHALFBROTHER clearly hasn't been the easiest to train but has proven his capabilities from this kind of mark in the past and can build on a really promising return with De la Sayette on board. Billian has found a new level of consistency recently and should give another good account despite another rise in the weights, whilst Laertes remains lightly raced and is one to note on the betting with a recent run under his belt.

Several possibles but LAERTES is bred to be effective on artificial surfaces and could produce a career best on this switch to AW.
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THE ABBEY is 9lb higher than when winning a similar race at Down Royal earlier this month but is dependable and is suited by conditions. Ideally suited by summer staying races, today's similar stamina test will help. Goodnightngodbless took 27 runs to win over fences, at Wexford on Saturday, but is also well suited to staying distances. Her same rider claims 2lb less today and is 7lb higher (and 2lb 'wrong' under her fixed penalty) with today's quick reappearance also not being ideal. Earths Furies is a dual course winner who stays well but would prefer soft ground while Battle Of Mirbat is interesting stepping back up in distance and is race-fit. Centurion Steel hung left-handed at Cheltenham in October and returns following a break while Outside The Door stays well but also returns following a break.

THE ABBEY had loads to spare when landing a 12-runner event at Down Royal recently and is worth a chance to follow up at the likely expense of fellow last-time-out winner Goodnightngodbless. Earths Furies is another one to consider.

After easily getting off the mark at Down Royal last time over a similar trip, THE ABBEY can defy a 9lb higher mark.
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The betting market surrounding the likes of Dancing In Paris, a game winner at Haydock last month, and Dutch Kingdom, who has undergone a wind operation since winning on the all-weather in March, should be informative. However, the vote goes to the well-bred GREEK ORDER, who looks more than ready for this step up in trip after finding himself done for toe over an inadequate 7f in a tactical affair at Salisbury three weeks ago. Prince of Zenda, who retains a visor after an improved effort at Ascot 13 days, is another taken seriously

This has the makings of a strong 3yo handicap but GREEK ORDER is bred to be better than a mark of 80 and each of his three runs to date have contained promise, so he's worth chancing with Ryan Moore on board. Umberto and Island Star are two of several others who arrive with the scope for improvement.

This is a very open finale but UMBERTO appeals most, followed by Greek Order, Ashmore and Prince Of Zenda.
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Alice Kitty has form that ties in with a few of these and is likely to be a key player, having just fended off the likes of Bold And Loyal (second) and Star Of St Louis (third) when winning over C&D a fortnight ago. Admittedly, that wasn't the strongest of races but she still appeals off just 2lb higher. Nevertheless, CALCUTTA DREAM, who is also a previous C&D winner, holds a more solid profile over the trip and could take some stopping on these terms.

MEASURED MOMENTS was in a good vein of form when last seen at the start of 2023 and might prove the answer to this closing 0-60. Calcutta Dream has tasted success here before and shaped better than the result when fourth at Newcastle last time so he's second choice ahead of Star of St Louis.

The pick is middle-distance-bred 4yo TABLES TURNED, who caught the eye making very good late headway over 7f last month.
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