1 Saturday 17th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 17th June 2023

There were 56 Races on Saturday 17th June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at York, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 17th June 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +30%) Innvincible Friend	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Innvincible Friend 7/1, Fair form when runner-up first two starts but only ninth of 12 in maiden (7/2) at Haydock (6f, good) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Big player on his soft-ground form; disappointing on fast surface last time.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.75/1 -10%) Bits And Bobs	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(1) Bits And Bobs 2.75/1, 5/1, won 15-runner maiden at Leicester (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago, well on top finish. This James Garfield colt seems sure to do better. In the mix. Pushed out to beat 14 rivals in Leicester maiden last week; open to progress.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 -25%) Master Franca	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Master Franca 5/1, 15/2, encouraging fourth of 10 in maiden at York (6f, firm) on debut 30 days ago. Should have more to offer. Encouraging debut (finished fourth) in maiden at York's Dante festival; possibilities.
4	5 4th (5) (50/1 +50%) Eco Power Boy	50 50/1(+50%)	(5) Eco Power Boy 50/1, 25/1, eleventh of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. Up in trip with lots to find. Down the field in 5f contest at Doncaster on debut; gelded since.
5th	4 5th (4) (1.62/1 +14%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(4) Je Ne Sais Quoi 1.62/1, Promising Dandy Man filly who landed odds in 14-runner maiden at Thirsk (6f, good) 12 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Likely to improve further. The form choice. Ascot debut form is working out well; scored at Thirsk subsequently; commands respect.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 -11%) There's No Limit	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) There's No Limit 5/1, 11/2, built on debut promise when third of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm) 10 days ago. May do better still. Firmly in the picture. Third at Pontefract and Newbury; shapes as if this sharper test will suit.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Kenyan Warrior	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Kenyan Warrior 40/1, Foaled April 19. Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Giselles Ausie and 6f winner Silver Nemo. Respected newcomer. Saxon Warrior colt; sole newcomer in the field; market informative.

LTO Selection:

JE NE SAIS QUOI was able to build on a promising debut effort, where she chased home a pair of subsequent winners, when landing the spoils at Thirsk 12 days ago. The Dandy Man filly can take another step forward for her in-form yard, while Master Franca, who finished fourth in a warm York maiden last month, appeals as the most likely danger. A winner at Leicester on his debut, Bits And Bobs must also enter the reckoning.

William Haggas' JE NE SAIS QUOI holds the edge on the form of her recent Thirsk success and with more improvement on the cards she looks the way to go. Newbury-third There's No Limit could emerge as the chief threat ahead of Leicester-scorer Bits And Bobs.

Thirsk scorer JE NE SAIS QUOI looks poised to progress further. The other winner, Bits And Bobs, is second choice.

13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.75/1 -10%) Connemara Coast	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(6) Connemara Coast 2.75/1, Arrives in good nick, badly hampered under 2f out when unlucky fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 30 days ago. This strong-travelling sort remains open to improvement. Big shout. Best turf effort on good to soft; didn't get the best of runs last time but more needed.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 +46%) Intricacy	3.5 3.5/1(+46%)	(5) Intricacy 3.5/1, Scored at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December and in the frame both runs since, visored for handicap debut when fourth of 6 at Newbury (10f, firm) 10 days ago. Needs considering. Wolverhampton AW winner in December, but well held on his reappearance/turf debut.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 -40%) The Parent	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) The Parent 7/1, Fair 1m winner at 2yrs who took his form up a level on his return when third of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Can make his presence felt. Ran well to finish third on his Goodwood return; extra furlong should suit and respected.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 +0%) Overactive	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Overactive 25/1, Fair form when placed both starts as a juvenile but only seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Back down in trip with more needed. Placed in both starts on the AW last year, but twice well beaten on turf since returning.
5th	1 5th (1) (5.5/1 -10%) Loyal Touch	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(1) Loyal Touch 5.5/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton handicap (both 1m) as a juvenile. Not discredited when ninth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 28 days ago. In the mix. Won twice last year and not beaten far though only ninth on reappearance; not dismissed.
6th	3 6th (3) (2.5/1 +44%) Sudden Ambush	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(3) Sudden Ambush 2.5/1, 15/2, got back on the up when winning 11-runner handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago, always well positioned. Can give another good account despite 4 lb rise. Two wins this year, including a narrow defeat of subsequent winner last time; shortlisted.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +0%) Al Khazneh	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Al Khazneh 16/1, Fairly useful 6f winner but he came in last of 9 in minor event at Meydan (9.9f, good). Off 113 days and faces an uphill task at these weights. 1-10 and regressed in four starts at Meydan; bit to prove.

LTO Selection:

CONNEMARA COAST was forced into taking a more scenic route than was ideal when he was hampered just before the final furlong at Newmarket last month and, assuming he can avoid any such occurrences today, this unexposed three-year-old is presented with a solid chance off a 1lb lower mark. The class-dropping Loyal Touch heads the list of dangers, although Goodwood winner, Sudden Ambush, and the lightly-raced Intricacy are others with more to offer.

CONNEMARA COAST suffered a poor run when an unlucky fourth at Newmarket last time and can gain compensation off a good-looking mark here. The Parent is also weighted to have a say though and should ensure Richard Hughes' gelding doesn't have things all his own way. Sudden Ambush and Loyal Touch complete the shortlist.

The vote goes to THE PARENT who ran well to finish third on his recent Doncaster return and should be suited by this extra furlong.

13:40 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (0.57/1 +37%) Mel Monroe	0.57 0.57/1(+37%)	(9) Mel Monroe 0.57/1, Proved a disappointment bearing in mind bumper debut promise when fourth of 7 in maiden (6/4) at Down Royal (17f, soft) on hurdles bow 173 days ago. Should be capable of better. Placed in a bumper and maiden hurdle; faces quicker ground on comeback.
2	2 2nd (2) (8.5/1 +15%) Howaya C D And E	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(2) Howaya C D And E 8.5/1, Fair bumper winner and similar form when placed first 4 starts over hurdles. Fell on chasing debut at Thurles and ran poorly back in this sphere there next time but could bounce back after a break. Course bumper winner goes well at this track and is a player despite her absence.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.33/1 +17%) Angelsworknovrtime	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(4) Angelsworknovrtime 3.33/1, Maiden who ran her best race after 7 months off when third in 18-runner event at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 22 days ago. Step back up in trip will suit and sure to be thereabouts with a repeat. Third at Limerick last time on seasonal debut; should have improved from that and a player.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +14%) Littel Flour	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Littel Flour 12/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Followed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.4f, good to soft, 7/1) 17 days ago. Claims if bouncing back. Third in a Tipperary handicap last month; poor in a Wexford handicap since; needs best.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 -85%) Jacks Fancy	12 12/1(-85%)	(6) Jacks Fancy 12/1, Pour Moi mare. Half-sister to fairly useful chaser Scamall Dubh, stayed 25f, and fair 3m hurdle winner Aherlow, stays 3½m. Respected newcomer from top yard. Wears hood. By a useful sire and from a top yard; check the market; hooded.
6th	3 6th (3) (40/1 +20%) Andyourbirdcansing	40 40/1(+20%)	(3) Andyourbirdcansing 40/1, Court Cave mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful staying chaser (dual Welsh National winner) Mountainous. By a decent sire and yard amongst the winners; check the market.
7th	5 7th (5) (125/1 -25%) Ideal Dilemma	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Ideal Dilemma 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Unseated rider in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (22f, good, 66/1) on NH debut 7 days ago. Jumped poorly in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last week; makes little appeal.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 +0%) May Mahler	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) May Mahler 50/1, £5,000 5-y-o, Mahler mare. Dam, point winner, sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Bennys Mist. Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (Apr 29). Modest level of ability in six point' starts; has to show improvement for rules debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (100/1 -52%) Sandy Montana	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Sandy Montana 100/1, Valirann mare. Sister to fair staying hurdler Shoeshine Boy, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler West To The Bridge. Wears hood. By a decent sire but cost only 1,500euros as a foal; probably best watched; hooded.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (28/1 +30%) Fizzle Rock	28 28/1(+30%)	(1) Fizzle Rock 28/1, Fair bumper winner who probably needed the run in a first-time hood when well held on Tipperary hurdling debut/comeback 44 days ago. Well beaten in a Tipperary maiden hurdle after a long absence and will have to improve.

LTO Selection:

This looks quite open, with ANGELSWORKNOVRTIME the suggestion. Without a win in 12 starts, she does have solid bits of form to her name. On what was her first outing since October, she ran a fine race to finish third of 18 behind My Gaffer at Limerick recently, and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. Howaya C D And E is given second preference. She won the bumper on his very card 12-months ago and has been placed four-times over flights since. Returning from a break now, it'll be interesting to see how the eight-year-old fares. Point-to-point winner Mel Monroe also returns from time off and is sure to prove popular with punters, despite the fact she has failed to justify favouritism on her two starts since joining Gordon Elliott. Winning Mischief is another leading contender after finishing third at Listowel recently, while the three newcomers in the line-up also warrant respect.

WINNING MISCHIEF is steadily going the right way and, with the step up in trip sure to suit, she's put forward as the answer. Angelsworknovrtime has to enter the reckoning having returned with a career best at Limerick, while Mel Monroe ought to prove capable of better.

Having put up her best hurdles effort at Limerick on reappearance, ANGELSWORKNOVRTIME(nap) can improve enough to take this.

13:45 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -100%) Killeemore Lad	3 3/1(-100%)	(2) Killeemore Lad 3/1, Has taken significant steps forward on each of his 3 starts over hurdles, off the mark in a 16-runner Kilbeggan maiden (19f, good to soft) last time. Remains open to improvement and he's high on the shortlist. Improved to cause 66-1 shock at Kilbeggan last month; might still have more to offer.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +35%) Beaumesnil	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(3) Beaumesnil 5.5/1, Signs of ability starting out under Rules in a Perth bumper in April and there were positives to glean from his subsequent hurdles debut fourth here (2½m, good) last time. Drop in trip looks a good move and he's not without each-way hope. Shaped with significant promise when fourth over 2m4f here on hurdle debut; e-w claims.
3	9 3rd (9) (66/1 +0%) Fllana Bay	66 66/1(+0%)	(9) Fllana Bay 66/1, Has hinted at ability on a couple of occasions but that remark certainly doesn't apply to his efforts since returning from a break in April. Pulled up off lowly mark and faces another tough assignment today.
4	5 4th (5) (22/1 -57%) Grand Scheme	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Grand Scheme 22/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat for Richard Hannon but he was beaten a long way on his introduction to this sphere at Carlisle. Fairly useful on the Flat but made low-key stable/hurdle debut last month.
5th	1 5th (1) (0.62/1 +38%) Carrarea	0.62 0.62/1(+38%)	(1) Carrarea 0.62/1, Dual bumper winner for Emmet Mullins and opened hurdles account at second attempt for present yard when landing a 16.6f Market Rasen maiden last month. Duly followed up over the same C&D (good) recently and he's very much the one to beat. Delivered on promise shown in Ireland when winning twice for new stable this season.
6th	10 6th (10) (25/1 +24%) Izzy Bell	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Izzy Bell 25/1, Creditable third of 8 in a Carlisle novice in April but that is a standout effort and he ran poorly at Perth recently. Cheekpieces applied. Placed at huge odds in April but two lesser efforts have followed.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -32%) Local Drama	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Local Drama 33/1, Runner-up on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but probably best watched on debut under Rules, unless the betting suggests otherwise. Bought for £8,000 after finishing second in a maiden point last June; rules debut today.
8th	12 8th (12) (125/1 +17%) Thorsda	125 125/1(+17%)	(12) Thorsda 125/1, Little impact in bumpers and C&D hurdles debut when last seen in March was hardly encouraging. Not disgraced over C&D on hurdling debut but huge improvement needed today.
9th	4 9th (4) (25/1 +0%) Foxwood	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Foxwood 25/1, Found only one too good in a Catterick bumper on debut in February but well held next time and got no further than the second flight on recent hurdles bow. Didn't get far on recent hurdling debut but was second in a bumper in February.
10th	11 10th (11) (250/1 -67%) Loose Moose	250 250/1(-67%)	(11) Loose Moose 250/1, Well held on debut in a bumper in March and didn't fare any better switched to hurdles a Cartmel Struggled from fairly early stage when 150-1 for recent hurdle debut at Cartmel.
11th	8 11th (8) (200/1 -33%) Jad Mahal	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Jad Mahal 200/1, Ultimately disappointing on the Flat for Alan King and has offered little in 2 starts in this sphere for new yard Became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

CARRAREA arrives on the hunt for a hat-trick and the Mark Walford-trained six-year-old can achieve that feat after a comfortable success at Market Rasen last time out. Dylan Johnston takes off 7lb in the saddle and he can take another step forward in this contest. Killeemore Lad shed the maiden tag at Kilbeggan last time out demands plenty of consideration over this side of the Irish Sea. Beaumesnil has shown glimpses of promise and completes the shortlist.

This is likely to boil down to a straight fight between KILLEEMORE LAD and Carrarea. The latter is greatly respected in his bid to complete the hat-trick but preference is for the Irish raider, who made it third time lucky over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month and there may well be better to come from this 5-y-o. Beaumesnil is best of the rest.

Mark Walford's CARRAREA did not need to match his best form to win twice this spring and is selected to continue his productive spell.

13:50 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:56 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +50%) On The Right Track	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(2) On The Right Track 3.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 12/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (12f, good to firm) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not ruled out. Won 5 of his 25 starts and conditions should be fine; looks good for second here.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.25/1 -47%) Glenister	0.25 0.25/1(-47%)	(1) Glenister 0.25/1, Promising type. 3 wins from 3 runs this year. 2/5, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Brighton (11.9f, firm) 8 days ago with plenty in hand. Hard to oppose despite 8 lb rise in his bid for a four-timer. 3-3 since a wind op and still has more to come; major player in another weak race.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +0%) Chelsea Annie	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Chelsea Annie 16/1, Last of 8 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on returned to the Flat but it's now seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Not at her best on AW this winter and struggled over hurdles the last twice.

LTO Selection:

GLENISTER completed a quick-fire hat-trick in the space of a week at Brighton last Friday and a further 8lb rise looks unlikely to prevent him from racking up a four-timer. On The Right Track is now only 2lb higher than his most recent triumph at Wolverhampton in March and looks the chief threat, while Chelsea Annie returns to the Flat from a spell over hurdles.

GLENISTER remains ahead of his mark despite taking an 8 lb rise in the weights on the back of his easy Brighton success and is confidently expected to go 4-4 this season. On The Right Track appeals as the one to chase home Sir Mark Prescott's upwardly-mobile sort ahead of Chelsea Annie.

On The Right Track may ensure he doesn't have things all his own way but this looks good for GLENISTER to complete his four-timer.

13:56 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.75/1 +21%) Kihavah	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(5) Kihavah 2.75/1, Dual purpose performer who landed C&D handicap for second successive year at the Dante Meeting last month. Continued good work when following up over hurdles at Market Rasen (20.6f) 16 days ago and worth considering again in present groove. Won over C&D at Dante meeting and has strong claims under good Irish amateur Jody Townend.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/1 -17%) Dream Harder	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Dream Harder 7/1, Good advert for this yard, gaining fourth success of a fruitful AW campaign at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Hard to knock his efforts in defeat since, likely he'd have gone very close with a bit more luck when fourth at Chester (10.3f, heavy) in May. One to note. Eyecatching fourth at Chester last month and represents last year's winning jockey/trainer.
3	6 3rd (6) (40/1 -60%) Furzig	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Furzig 40/1, Capitalised on drop in weights when landing back-to-back Catterick handicaps (12f) last autumn. Never figured in November Handicap thereafter and whilst not seen to best effect on AW final start, she may just need this on back of 6 months off. Won two in a row last October but down the field the next twice; returns from time off.
4	13 4th (13) (6/1 +0%) Bollin Margaret	6 6/1(+0%)	(13) Bollin Margaret 6/1, Winless last year but mark has tumbled and justified good support to end the drought at Thirsk (12f) at the start of the month. Edged out on post in 3-runner handicap at Haydock (11.6f) since and she's a live each-way player in this form. Easy win at Thirsk on June 5; beaten at Haydock on Wednesday but still ran well; respected.
4	3 4th (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Yorkshire Lady	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Yorkshire Lady 6.5/1, Progressed well at 3 and found further improvement when adding to her tally in determined style at Ayr (10f) in September. Not disgraced thereafter and she's entitled to come on for her midfield effort over shorter here 4 weeks ago. One to consider up in trip. Could improve for fair reappearance run here and this first crack at 1m4f is worth a go.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +31%) Piecederesistance	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Piecederesistance 11/1, Made a very bright return last season, confirming promise of his reappearance run when scoring at Pontefract (10f) in July. Placed twice over hurdles under this pilot thereafter and not disgraced when 7½ lengths sixth of 18 to Kihavah over C&D last month. Fair sixth of 18 over C&D last month but this free-going sort seems best at 1m2f.
7th	4 7th (4) (22/1 +0%) Cardano	22 22/1(+0%)	(4) Cardano 22/1, Useful handicapper for Ian Williams who ran below best confined to just 2 starts last summer. Has been given a chance by the assessor ahead of return/yard debut and the betting may prove a useful guide following 12 months off. First run since last June but well treated on old form and not ruled out.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -136%) Postmark	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Postmark 33/1, Dual Flat winner last summer, latterly on yard debut at Lingfield (10f, AW) in August. Tasted success over hurdles in February but not built on that in 3 subsequent starts in that sphere. Others make more appeal returned to the level. Could be suited by the return to the Flat and his stable is going well; respected.
9th	14 9th (14) (28/1 -75%) Masque Of Anarchy	28 28/1(-75%)	(14) Masque Of Anarchy 28/1, Built on solid return when taking 12-runner handicap from the front at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) in May. Found things tougher from 3 lb higher mark at Wetherby (10f) since though, and others make greater appeal. Back on the scoresheet at Pontefract last month but merely mid-division at Wetherby since.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (7.5/1 +0%) Saratoga Gold	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(1) Saratoga Gold 7.5/1, Four-time winner over staying trips last season (improved for fitting of blinkers) before signing off with good fourth at Goodwood (12f) in the autumn. Ran up to his best when third on return at Newmarket (14f) 4 weeks ago and not ruled out from this sort of mark. Won three in a row last year and could build on good reappearance third; solid contender.
10th	10 10th (10) (18/1 -50%) Impulsive One	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Impulsive One 18/1, Fairly useful for William Haggas and developed into a useful performer over hurdles for Nicky Henderson, winning 5 times. Creditable third in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) for new yard 8 days ago and he's no forlorn hope here. Talented hurdler; interesting contender on this first Flat start since January 2022.
11th	15 11th (15) (80/1 -142%) Billy Roberts	80 80/1(-142%)	(15) Billy Roberts 80/1, Veteran C&D winner who ended last year with a couple of below par efforts but returned to form on back of 4 months off when second at Ripon (9.7f) in May. Not in same form back on firmer ground at that venue 16 days ago and expected to find a few too good here. Well beaten last time and tailed off in this race last year on a rare attempt at 1m4f.
12th	12 12th (12) (40/1 -43%) Outsmart	40 40/1(-43%)	(12) Outsmart 40/1, Improved upon returning last season, winning twice and posted solid placed efforts on 2 of final 3 starts on AW/turf. Stepped up on opening pair of runs on Flat this spring when second over hurdles latest but this trip may just stretch him. Below last winning mark but hasn't shone this year and is unproven at today's trip.
13th	8 13th (8) (33/1 -106%) Noble Anthem	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Noble Anthem 33/1, Successful twice at up to 10f during first half of last term but rather disappointing thereafter, including over hurdles in the autumn. Entitled to come on for his reappearance run at Haydock 3 weeks ago however, and he remains unexposed at this trip. A long time since he's run well but below last winning mark; one to watch in the betting.
14th	11 14th (11) (12/1 +25%) Shake A Leg	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Shake A Leg 12/1, Dual winner in 2022 who hasn't threatened in 2 starts so far this season, albeit his latest C&D run following 11 weeks off likely to have taken some of the freshness out of him. Not underestimated from reduced mark for good stable. Below last winning mark but only eighth of 18 behind Kihavah over C&D last month.

LTO Selection:

KIHAVAH has really found his footing of late, with triumphs across both codes, and the six-year-old is fancied to record a third C&D success. Saratoga Gold made a pleasing reappearance when third at Newmarket last month and is feared most off 1lb lower. Dream Harder should appreciate this return to 1m 4f and Ian Williams' gelding looks to have more races in him off his mark too, while the in-form Bollin Margaret cannot be discounted either.

Having enjoyed a highly-productive spell on all-weather, DREAM HARDER again ran well when finishing a close-up fourth back on turf at Chester last month, likely to have finished closer still granted a little luck. He's still unexposed at this sort of trip, and this mark doesn't look beyond him on that evidence so he earns the vote. The thriving Kihavah may emerge as the chief threat, with Yorkshire Lady and Bollin Margaret others to consider. Shake A Leg also makes each-way appeal.

Having won a competitive C&D handicap at last month's Dante meeting, KIHAVAH gets the nod under Irish amateur Jody Townend.

14:00 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 -21%) Vintage Clarets	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(2) Vintage Clarets 3.33/1, Fairly useful 5f winner who ran well when runner-up behind a runaway winner on return at Musselburgh (5f) in April. Likely best excused his latest run in "Dash" at Epsom and this return to calmer waters rates a plus from reduced mark/handy draw. Best to forgive latest run; favourably handicapped and is well drawn; respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (7.5/1 +25%) Lihou	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(3) Lihou 7.5/1, Resurgent from reduced mark this year, successful 3 times on AW and on top late on when going in again at Epsom in April. Made frame next 2 starts and another easily forgiven his latest run in "Dash" at Epsom (stall opened late). Better showing anticipated for all draw in 8 is tricky. Latest run can be excused; consistent otherwise this year, winning four times.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -29%) Ancient Times	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Ancient Times 9/1, Dual 5f winner early last season who shaped as if needing run on return at Newmarket and easy enough to overlook his latest run at Epsom (stall opened late). Appeals as being on a competitive mark but draw could have been a lot kinder. Close second off 2lb higher here last August but has the widest draw this time.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 -30%) Vespasian	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(6) Vespasian 6.5/1, Dial scorer on AW early on last year who has run well in defeat since the turn of the year, again finding only one too good at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago. Likely to face competition for the lead here but consistency hard to knock and not discounted. Runner-up in three of his last four races; threatening to regain the winning thread.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +40%) Leodis Dream	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Leodis Dream 12/1, Eased considerably in weights and capitalised to score on final start at Ripon (5f) last term. Proved somewhat disappointing on 2 of his 3 starts so far this campaign but handicapper is relinquishing his grip at least. Has performed well (won/second) in two attempts at Chester; difficult to dismiss.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/1 -29%) Absolutelyflawless	9 9/1(-29%)	(10) Absolutelyflawless 9/1, Landed C&D Lily Agnes here last term and resumed progress when getting on top late at Wolverhampton (6f) in May. Good second in 6f handicap back here later that month and good chance she found conditions too lively when last of 6 at Haydock last week. Won last year's Lily Agnes over C&D; close second here on penultimate outing.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +10%) Speedacus	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Speedacus 9/1, Shaped as if needing the run on return at Musselburgh and duly stepped up plenty (in refitted visor) when landing 8-runner Chepstow handicap (5f) 15 days ago. May have found race coming too soon after just 1 day off at Lingfield and given more of a break ahead of this. Successful at Chepstow on most recent 5f start; still well treated on best Irish form.
8th	5 8th (5) (2.5/1 +29%) Copper Knight	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(5) Copper Knight 2.5/1, Veteran sprinter who has been a fine servant for connections and added a third C&D success to his tally in this race 12 months ago. Ran respectably on return and whilst not in same form in trio of starts since, he's dangerous to discount from this career-low mark. Won this race off 15lb higher last year; great chance granted any sort of revival.

LTO Selection:

COPPER KNIGHT might not have been at his best in recent starts, but Tim Easterby's admirable nine-year-old is now 15lb lower than when landing the corresponding event under Sean Kirrane last year. The Sir Prancealot gelding drops in grade and it would be no surprise were he to mount a serious challenge in defence of his crown. Vintage Clarets is considered following a forgivable effort in the Dash at Epsom, while Vespasian heads the remainder.

Plenty arrive with claims and it could just be worth chancing last year's winner COPPER KNIGHT. He's not been at his very best so far this campaign but the handicapper has afforded him a chance and a bold showing would come as no surprise from a handy draw. Vintage Clarets is a big danger, whilst Absolutelyflawless can't be discounted with a good pace to aim at sure to suit.

Off a handy mark and from a favourable draw, VINTAGE CLARETS gets the verdict. Second choice is last year's winner Copper Knight.

14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (20/1 +29%) Maysong	20 20/1(+29%)	(11) Maysong 20/1, C&D winner who is a largely consistent sort and proved better than ever when resuming winning ways at Redcar (1m, heavy) in April. Probably best not judged too harshly on latest efforts at Chester/Epsom and whilst he's yet to defy a mark this high, he's not out of things for each-way purposes. Behind a couple of these at Epsom last time and is an infrequent winner (3-54).
2	8 2nd (8) (11/1 -10%) Dutch Decoy	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Dutch Decoy 11/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 who arrives having run a solid race when runner-up at Epsom (8.5f) 2 weeks ago, beaten only by one granted an uncontested lead. Up 1 lb as a result but foolish to dismiss in present groove. Progressive since returning in April and just beaten last time; ground should be ideal.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +25%) Eilean Dubh	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Eilean Dubh 9/1, Fast improver in 2022, winning 4 times at up to 1m. Only one real effort of note in handful of starts on AW/turf so far this year, eleventh of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f) 4 weeks ago. Handicapper is steadily relinquishing his grip at least. Held so far this year, but back off last winning mark; no surprise to see a better effort.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +41%) Helm Rock	5 5/1(+41%)	(3) Helm Rock 5/1, Registered 3 victories during second half of last year, latterly at Haydock (1m) in September. Quickly back on the up this term, no extra only late on when second in a C&D handicap 23 days ago. This sort of mark doesn't look beyond him. Running well lately, but drawn widest and unraced on ground faster than good.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/1 +10%) Repertoire	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Repertoire 9/1, Eased back down to last winning mark and he duly capitalised when landing 9-runner Newmarket handicap (1m) in May. Ran well despite being set a lot to do when midfield in 12-runner Epsom handicap (8.5f) since and good gallop to aim at here will help. Didn't seen to handle Epsom last time and may be better suited to this venue.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 -13%) Magical Morning	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Magical Morning 18/1, C&D winner. Useful sort who was a respectable second in a Saint-Cloud conditions race on penultimate start in March. May have found ground softer than ideal at Newmarket (9f) 6 weeks ago and this rates more suitable. Had wind op and blinkers now the headgear of choice. 9lb below last winning mark; has had wind surgery but others more convincing; blinkers on.
7th	13 7th (13) (3/1 +10%) Bodorgan	3 3/1(+10%)	(13) Bodorgan 3/1, El Kabeir colt. Off the mark at third attempt in novice company in the autumn and matched previous best when fifth on return/handicap debut at Haydock (1m) 3 weeks ago. Good-looking sort who may well do better again with that under his belt. Possibilities. Won easily at Newmarket last autumn and made a pleasing return; frame material at least.
8th	6 8th (6) (7.5/1 +12%) Baltimore Boy	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(6) Baltimore Boy 7.5/1, Off the mark at Newcastle (1m) 12 months ago prior to good runners-up efforts on 2 of 3 starts thereafter last summer. Undone by draw/run of race on return in Spring Mile and quickly back to best when fourth at Ascot (1m) in May, having been set a bit too much to do. One to be interested in. Stepped up from his reappearance when fourth at Ascot last time; each-way claims.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 +14%) First View	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) First View 12/1, Lightly raced for age and proved better than ever when landing London Mile at Kempton in September prior to a creditable display in Cambridgeshire final start. Not figured either start in Meydan earlier this year but no surprise to see better showing back on these shores. Two wins last season, but didn't show much in two starts at Meydan earlier in year.
10th	7 10th (7) (7/1 -40%) New Dimension	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) New Dimension 7/1, Successful sole start as a 2-y-o and improved efforts in defeat during light 2022 campaign, possibly not relishing the step up to 10f when fourth in 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth in August. Remains low-mileage as a 4-y-o for leading stable. Still unexposed and interesting to see how he fares in the market on his return.
11th	9 11th (9) (25/1 -14%) Ashky	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Ashky 25/1, Progressive in 1m handicaps during second half of last year, all 3 victories coming at Newmarket. Hasn't been at very best in 2 starts at that venue so far this campaign though, and others arrive with more pressing claims. Three wins at Newmarket last year, but twice well held since returning; has a bit to prove.
12th	4 12th (4) (28/1 -27%) Autumn Festival	28 28/1(-27%)	(4) Autumn Festival 28/1, Won 7 times last season, including twice over C&D. Good fourth in Thirsk Hunt Cup on penultimate outing and perhaps found himself trapped a bit wide at Goodwood last time, so shouldn't be completely written off for all he may not have too much hidden from the handicapper at present. Recorded five-timer last year, but in and out since returning; hard to dominate this field.

LTO Selection:

BODORGAN may have been comfortably beaten on his return at Haydock, but he didn't shape without promise and. going on his juvenile form, this looks like an ideal opportunity for the son of El Kabeir. The booking of William Buick is another plus and he can see off the likes of recent C&D second Helm Rock, as well as Baltimore Boy, who ran well at Ascot last month. The unexposed New Dimension is another to note, along with the ever-consistent Dutch Decoy.

One of only two 3-y-os in the line-up, BODORGAN was progressive as a juvenile and produced a perfectly adequate comeback run when fifth on handicap debut at Haydock 3 weeks ago. A good-looking sort with potential for better still, he's expected to go well. Baltimore Boy and low-mileage 4-y-o New Dimension are others fancied to be in the mix, whilst Maysong could provide a spot of each-way value at longer odds.

It may be worth taking a chance with EILEAN DUBH who is yet to hit top form year but is back on his last winning mark.

14:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (25/1 -39%) Mac's Xpress	25 25/1(-39%)	(9) Mac's Xpress 25/1, Bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 25 days ago. Ran well up to the point of his fall at the last at Tipperary, soundly beaten on latest.
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +73%) Moonovercloon	3 3/1(+73%)	(5) Moonovercloon 3/1, Winner in bumper at Kilbeggan in September. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 14/1). Off 6 months. Bumper winner, has performed creditably in two of his three handicap hurdle attempts.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -191%) Willyouwalkwithme	8 8/1(-191%)	(1) Willyouwalkwithme 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last season. 20/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Big player on the back of that encouraging reappearance. Three-time winner at this venue, good display when fourth here last month after a break.
3	12 3rd (12) (6.5/1 +59%) Joshua Chamberlain	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(12) Joshua Chamberlain 6.5/1, Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Sligo (20f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Has work to do. Fifth in a bumper won by the top-class Marine Nationale, weak overall form.
4	11 4th (11) (12/1 -167%) Ask The Leader	12 12/1(-167%)	(11) Ask The Leader 12/1, Course winner. 17/2, second of 13 in novice chase at this course (19.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Others more persuasive. Boasts a good record at this track, all three wins here and second over fences on latest.
5th	13 5th (13) (5/1 +69%) Robindevidastar	5 5/1(+69%)	(13) Robindevidastar 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft, 11/1) 25 days ago, going off too hard. Has rarely looked like adding to the single win gained in 2021, mid-field on latest.
6th	6 6th (6) (6.5/1 -18%) Craic Eile	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(6) Craic Eile 6.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 11 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good) 15 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Not taken lightly. Both wins gained at Tramore, returned to form with second at that venue last time.
7th	4 7th (4) (6.5/1 -63%) Vale Of Glory	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(4) Vale Of Glory 6.5/1, 14/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago, pushed out. Up 6 lb but he's clearly in good nick. Overcame a mistake at the last when winning at Punchestown, fair chance off 6lb higher.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 +10%) Downthecellar	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Downthecellar 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (15.2f, good, 25/1) 15 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Won four in a row over fences in 2021 when enjoying good ground, potentially well treated.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 +68%) Justicialism	8 8/1(+68%)	(3) Justicialism 8/1, 12/1, tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Below his best since Naas second in January, down the field at this venue last month.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 -100%) Laishann	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Laishann 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 17 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good, 18/1) 7 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut. Last week's Punchestown run was quite encouraging after a long absence, could feature.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 +24%) Monty's Way	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Monty's Way 25/1, 25/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Must improve. Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien, nothing yet to suggest he can score over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

Placed on the level in France and bought for 82,000 euros at Arqana in June of 2021, LAISHANN gets the nod. Trained by Gordon Elliott and previously owned by the Sunday Racing Club, he now carries the colours of Elliott's racing secretary and PA, Alexandra Hutter. Out for well over a year, the Footstepsinthesand gelding returned to action at Punchestown last weekend and finished a respectable sixth of 17 behind stable companion New Years Honours. Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time now and making his debut in handicap company, he should be able to make an impact in a contest of this quality. Willyouwalkwithme and Ask The Leader have both won three times at Downpatrick and the former, who is the highest rated runner in the line-up, is given second preference. Successful at Punchestown last month, Vale Of Glory is sure to have plenty of supporters as he bids to follow-up, while Craic Eile and Moonovercloon are other leading hopes.

This looks a strong race for the grade with WILLYOUWALKWITHME just about the most persuasive option as a triple C&D winner who ran a cracker on reappearance. Hide And Seek, Vale of Glory and Laishann head the opposition.

Harry Smyth's runner WILLYOUWALKWITHME gets the vote on the basis of his good record at this venue.

14:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.73/1 +20%) Special Rate	0.73 0.73/1(+20%)	(1) Special Rate 0.73/1, Placed once in points and has taken well to hurdles, winning novices at Newcastle/Cartmel last 2 starts. Makes chase debut in a weak race. 2m4f is well worth a go; makes this chase debut having been on the up in novice hurdles.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.38/1 -25%) Glengeever	1.38 1.38/1(-25%)	(2) Glengeever 1.38/1, Point winner/dual winner over hurdles. Respectable start in this sphere when second of 4 at Fontwell last month and should have more to offer over fences. Second of four to a runaway winner on chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) was creditable.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +33%) Placedela Concorde	12 12/1(+33%)	(3) Placedela Concorde 12/1, Losing run is mounting up and took a crashing fall over hurdles 3 weeks ago. Up against it from 13 lb out of the handicap. Chase form and recent hurdles do not suggest he can defy position 13lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

SPECIAL RATE showed a determined attitude to record a second successive win over hurdles last time out at Cartmel, getting the betting of a well-fancied rival. The Philip Kirby-trained gelding has been improving with each outing and this looks like the perfect opportunity to open his account over fences. If he fails to fire, Glengeever could be there to pick up the pieces after a respectable runner-up effort on chase debut at Fontwell. Placedela Concorde has a bit to prove and will likely follow them home.

A weak event with one of the three runners almost a stone out of the handicap, SPECIAL RATE taken to complete the hat-trick switched to fences for the first time.

Glengeever set down the marker when second at Fontwell but SPECIAL RATE has potential judged on his wins in novice hurdles in May.

14:25 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.5/1 -17%) Absolute Queen	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(3) Absolute Queen 3.5/1, 9/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, good) 22 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts. 0-7 but has shown potential, including over 1m2f, and she's now tackling her first Class 6.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +11%) Yellow Lion	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Yellow Lion 2/1, Good third of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there if stamina holds. Stayed on for 3rd at Goodwood last week; down in class and up in trip; can do better.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 +25%) Princess T	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Princess T 3/1, Fit from jumping, shaped better than the result when fifth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Windsor (1¼m, good to firm) 26 days ago, finishing with running left. Should go well. Multiple Flat winner in Jersey; promising run at Windsor last month; leading claims.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 +33%) Kraken Filly	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Kraken Filly 8/1, Belatedly off the mark in C&D handicap in May. 11/4, fourth of 7 in classified event back here (firm) 8 days ago, going off too hard. Likely still in form. C&D winner last month (good) but not at the same level on firm here last week.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +13%) Uther Pendragon	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Uther Pendragon 14/1, C&D winner. 25/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (1¼m, AW) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Completed AW hat-trick in December; quiet more recently but conditions to suit.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 -50%) Beautiful Eyes	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Beautiful Eyes 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 8/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Yard's good form provides hope for a revival. Not gone on from early promise; another new trip to tackle this time; risky.

LTO Selection:

PRINCESS T would have likely finished closer but for encountering traffic problems at Windsor last time and compensation could await off the same mark here. Absolute Queen wasn't disgraced when fourth at Pontefract in May and a 1lb drop in the ratings should aid her cause. Yellow Lion is a potential improver now tasked with a stiffer test of stamina and also warrants consideration.

PRINCESS T looked unlucky not to go close (met trouble) when fifth at Windsor last month and can see off younger-rivals Yellow Lion, who steps up markedly in trip, and Absolute Queen.

Absolute Queen is a big player dropped in class but PRINCESS T can gain compensation for an unlucky run at Windsor last month.

14:30 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 -7%) Wild Lion	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Wild Lion 8/1, Enhanced an excellent record on all-weather when landing 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) in October, always holding on. Wasn't quite in the same form back on turf at Meydan 5 months later, though. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 0-5 on turf as opposed to 3-4 on AW but has shown promise on grass; possible player.
2	2 2nd (2) (22/1 -10%) Gweedore	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Gweedore 22/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and reappeared with a career best to land 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh in April. Ran at least as well in defeat at Haydock next time but poor efforts last 2 starts. Career-best form when winning in April but down the field the last twice.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -10%) Scottish Summit	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Scottish Summit 11/1, Confirmed promise of last run when recording an eighth success in 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 28 days ago, readily. Likely to go well again. Won in a big field at Thirsk last time and he's respected up 4lb.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 +30%) Snash	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Snash 14/1, Dual winner last year but is operating below his best at present, plugging on into fifth at Hamilton last week. On the plus side, he continues to ease in the weights. Well handicapped on last season's best form but not shaping like an imminent winner.
5th	12 5th (12) (14/1 +0%) Judgment Call	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Judgment Call 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Ayr in May but had every chance back up in grade when fourth there (7.2f) last time. Needs to pull out more. Improved form when winning at Ayr last month but only fourth back there last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (6.5/1 +7%) Liamarty Dreams	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(8) Liamarty Dreams 6.5/1, Got back on the up when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 14 days ago, rallying having been headed over 1f out. The fourth from that race has come out and won since, so he's respected from a 5 lb higher mark. Won at Musselburgh a fortnight ago; up 5lb to career-high mark but he's in top form.
7th	7 7th (7) (3.5/1 +22%) Darkness	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(7) Darkness 3.5/1, Remains winless for this yard but confirmed his return to form when second in 9-runner event at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last weekend, headed only final 50 yds. Obvious player from the same mark. Caught close home the last twice and holds obvious claims if his fine form continues.
8th	5 8th (5) (25/1 -79%) Carnival Zain	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Carnival Zain 25/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, but the handicapper seems to have caught up with him and he underperformed at Chester 3 weeks ago. Five wins last year; however, has to better his last two performances if he's to win this.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/1 -64%) Eligible	9 9/1(-64%)	(10) Eligible 9/1, Is a likeable sort who resumed winning ways with the headgear left off in 20-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) 29 days ago, leading final 100 yds. Nudged up 3 lb and should remain competitive. Came from the back for big-field C&D win last month and a 3lb rise may not stop him.
10th	1 10th (1) (20/1 +39%) Snazzy Jazzy	20 20/1(+39%)	(1) Snazzy Jazzy 20/1, Talented on his day but he refused to race on his reappearance at Thirsk and ran poorly returned to a handicap in first-time tongue strap here last time. Others appeal more. Could improve for last month's run here; on a handy mark on last year's best form.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 +10%) Fortamour	9 9/1(+10%)	(11) Fortamour 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022 but has been shaping up well recently and was unlucky not to finish closer when fifth at Ripon (6f) 10 days ago. Remains one to be interested in. Making headway when denied clear run over C&D last month; contender if getting the breaks.
12th	6 12th (6) (6.5/1 +28%) Admiral D	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(6) Admiral D 6.5/1, Largely ran well in 2022 without getting his head in front. Creditable fifth on Newmarket reappearance but not in same form both outings subsequently, including back at this trip in Victoria Cup on most recent outing. Bit to prove. Soft ground may not have suited last time; on the shortlist off an attractive mark.
13th	13 13th (13) (25/1 -56%) Indian Falcon	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Indian Falcon 25/1, Gelded/off 8 months before landing 6f minor event at Pontefract on his return, getting up late. That form has been franked but he failed to take another step forward switched to a handicap when fourth at Haydock 3 weeks ago. Kept on for 4th over 6f on h'cap debut; this first crack at 7f could be just what he needs.

LTO Selection:

In this competitive contest it may pay dividends to side with ADMIRAL D, who failed to fire in the Victoria Cup on his latest outing. The four-year-old hit the line with plenty of conviction to finish seventh over 6f at Newmarket on his penultimate outing and he can take a step forward on this sounder surface. Darkness has been knocking on the door over this trip and demands the utmost consideration. Eligible can mount a bold big on his hunt for successive wins.

DARKNESS looks ready to strike having been headed only in the latter stages on his last 2 outings, so he receives the vote. Fortamour was unlucky not to finish closer at Ripon last time and remains of interest, with likeable veteran Scottish Summit expected to give another good account.

The well-handicapped Admiral D is a tempting option but SNAZZY JAZZY is also on an attractive mark and is preferred.

14:35 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.25/1 +0%) Box To Box	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(2) Box To Box 2.25/1, Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D, but not at his best on his last two starts at Sakhir over the winter. Entitled to be sharper for his C&D return last month and having dropped back down to his last winning mark, he's one to look out for. 2-2 at Chester when the ground is good/faster; interesting granted a sound surface.
2	8 2nd (8) (3.6/1 +60%) Jean Baptiste	3.6 3.6/1(+60%)	(8) Jean Baptiste 3.6/1, Back-to-back winner at around 10f last season (including this corresponding race) and ran a cracker from the front when third at York in October. Steadily gaining full fitness in trio of starts so far this spring and the handicapper has given him a chance. Engaged 1.50 York Friday. Won this race off 1lb higher last year; yet to find his form this term.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -100%) Bizarre Law	9 9/1(-100%)	(5) Bizarre Law 9/1, Made an encouraging return to action after 7 months off when third at Kempton but below that level on both subsequent starts, finding trouble back on turf at Haydock last month. First-time headgear applied and not discounted. Gives the impression he'll benefit from the first-time headgear; shortlisted.
4	4 4th (4) (5.5/1 -22%) Cockalorum	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(4) Cockalorum 5.5/1, Fallen long way in weights and confirmed his effectiveness fresh when ending losing run from the front at Ripon in April. Shade fortunate to make it back-to-back wins there earlier this month and arrives on a hat-trick from just a 2 lb higher mark. Couple of game wins from the front at Ripon this season; respected in current form.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 +50%) Oriole	6 6/1(+50%)	(9) Oriole 6/1, Off the mark second time up at Leicester last year and matched rather than advanced her form in 3 subsequent starts. Will need to hit the ground running after 8 months off to feature. Still has low mileage; heed the market signals on reappearance.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -17%) Power Of Darkness	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Power Of Darkness 14/1, Nearly 2 years without a win but wasted no time getting back on track when mid-field at Yarmouth earlier this month, ideally needing a more truly-run affair. Disappointed on his only other try at this trip so probably best to look elsewhere. 0-6 (inconsistent results) for current yard; enough to prove back up in distance.
7th	6 7th (6) (22/1 -22%) Sucellus	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Sucellus 22/1, Best effort last season when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October, better placed than most. Might have needed the run after 7 months off when down the field at Carlisle last month and now stepped significantly back up in trip. Yet to score off a mark this high for current stable; others preferred.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +52%) Khathak	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) Khathak 12/1, Temperamental sort who is yet to fire for his current stable. More severe headgear enlisted but others make more appeal. Not entirely solid on his form for new yard this year; new headgear.
9th	1 9th (1) (10/1 -11%) Evocative Spark	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Evocative Spark 10/1, Won twice last year, including at this track 12 months ago, but rather lost his way towards the end of the season. Gelded and left George Boughey prior to his return but has failed to fire on both outings this term. Cheekpieces replace the hood worn last time and steps up in trip. Won off 5lb higher on sole Chester start (7f) but has stamina to prove upped in trip.

LTO Selection:

In an open event, it might be worth taking a chance on EVOCATIVE SPARK. First-time cheekpieces have the potential to make a difference over this new trip and he's on a workable mark if they hold the key. Cockalorum arrives in search of his hat-trick and must be respected, though a wide draw is far from ideal. Others to note include Sucellus and Box To Box.

Several in with a shout but preference is for BOX TO BOX, who won twice at this course this time last year and is entitled to be sharper for his C&D return last month. The hat-trick-seeking Cockalorum could emerge as the main threat for Roger Fell & Sean Murray, with Bizarre Law and Evocative Spark also fancied to go well. Last year's winner Jean Baptiste is another with serious claims if taking his chance (declared at York on Friday).

Granted a sound surface BOX TO BOX may well prove the answer off a handy mark. Bizarre Law is second choice.

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/1 +55%) Lady Hamana	9 9/1(+55%)	(8) Lady Hamana 9/1, Won 5f AW event at Wolverhampton last summer and better effort this season in fillies listed race at Chelmsford 51 days ago. Bit to find with the principals but headgear goes on now. Fair fifth at Chelmsford latest, but she will need to improve to win this; cheekpieces on.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -33%) Tajalla	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Tajalla 4/1, Looked good when making a winning debut in a 5f Newmarket novice last spring. Off over a year after but defied a penalty in pleasing fashion at Hamilton 6 weeks ago and surely has more to offer. 2-2 and remains totally unexposed; merits respect for last year's winning stable.
3	1 3rd (1) (0.8/1 +51%) Great State	0.8 0.8/1(+51%)	(1) Great State 0.8/1, Upped his game considerably when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (5f) in March and hasn't looked back, defying 8 lb rise at Thirsk before completing hat-trick in listed event at York, well on top and showing smart form in the process. Penalised but still the one to beat. Has improved leaps and bounds lately and won another Listed race last time; much respected.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 +0%) Havana Pusey	22 22/1(+0%)	(6) Havana Pusey 22/1, Havana Grey filly who stepped up on debut to win Nottingham maiden 18 days ago, still green. Open to further improvement but this is a big ask. Open to further improvement but surely biting off more than she can chew in this company.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 +11%) Can To Can	25 25/1(+11%)	(5) Can To Can 25/1, Pontefract maiden winner (5f) as a juvenile who left reappearance/yard debut effort in her wake when making all in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (5f). Unsuited by the track at Epsom since and better expected now. Suited by a stiff 5f so should appreciate the track, but has enough to find at this level.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 +60%) Lakota Blue	16 16/1(+60%)	(2) Lakota Blue 16/1, Some improvement this season but likely to be outclassed at this level. Has it all to do on these terms and this his first attempt at the minimum trip.
7th	7 7th (7) (6.5/1 +59%) Katey Kontent	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(7) Katey Kontent 6.5/1, Won a couple of novice events over this trip but limitations exposed at a higher level since. Plenty to find after 10 months off. Some good form last year but not seen in ten months; watch market.

LTO Selection:

GREAT STATE made quite the impression when easily coming clear of his rivals in a Listed contest at York last month and this looks to be another winnable contest on ground that should be ideal. A determined winner on his return from a long absence at Hamilton, Tajalla can give him the most to think about, while the consistent Perdika may be seen to best effect on slower ground. Runner-up to a subsequent Group 1-winner when last in action, Yahsat is another that could have a big say.

GREAT STATE is progressing rapidly, well on top at the finish when completing a hat-trick in a similar event at York last month, and he's taken to defy a penalty. Perdika also won at this level at Chantilly 2 weeks ago and is another to consider, along with the unbeaten/unexposed Tajalla.

This can go to GREAT STATE (nap) who is improving fast and proved himself on fast ground when winning at York last time.

14:50 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 21f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 -20%) Susie Miller	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Susie Miller 6/1, 14/1, creditable third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Made an encouraging start in handicap company when third at Limerick, can hold her own.
2	9 2nd (9) (6.5/1 -86%) Beechroad Winnie	6.5 6.5/1(-86%)	(9) Beechroad Winnie 6.5/1, 10/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.1f, good) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Tramore fourth early this month was quite encouraging on return from a break, may improve.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 -50%) Hockworthy Flyer	6 6/1(-50%)	(6) Hockworthy Flyer 6/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.4f, good to soft, 16/1) 29 days ago. One for the shortlist. Has hinted at ability on occasion, good prospects now following C&D second last month.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +43%) Nuttorridge	8 8/1(+43%)	(4) Nuttorridge 8/1, C&D winner. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, soft). Off 7 months but not ruled out. Placed only once in eight starts since winning over fences at this venue 13 months ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 +11%) Our Jervis	25 25/1(+11%)	(5) Our Jervis 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time. More required on his handicap hurdle debut. Showed little in points, same story over hurdles so far, tongue-tie and cheekpieces now.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Ciankyle	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Ciankyle 4.5/1, Course winner. Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good, 18/1) 18 days ago. Merits serious consideration nudged up 1 lb. Veteran whose Ballinrobe second offers some hope that he can add to his winning tally.
7th	15 7th (15) (12/1 +70%) Punk Rock Girl	12 12/1(+70%)	(15) Punk Rock Girl 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, good), pulled up end of back straight. Off 8 months. Pulled-up in staying handicaps at Galway and Listowel last autumn, transformation needed.
8th	11 8th (11) (20/1 -43%) Light Heidi	20 20/1(-43%)	(11) Light Heidi 20/1, Below form sixth of 10 in selling hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 42 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Limerick winner in April 2022 on final start for previous trainer, out of sorts since then.
9th	8 9th (8) (11/1 +21%) Westernerona	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Westernerona 11/1, Course winner. One win from 24 NH runs. 10/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Blinkers on 1st time and no forlorn hope. Sole win came in 2m3f contest here in 2021 off 9lb higher, fair effort on penultimate run.
10th	7 10th (7) (18/1 +73%) Military Hill	18 18/1(+73%)	(7) Military Hill 18/1, Ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Has work to do. Four-time Flat winner whose only hurdles win came in 2019, others much preferred.
11th	10 11th (10) (14/1 +44%) Kanors Girl	14 14/1(+44%)	(10) Kanors Girl 14/1, Below form sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Has shown some potential in handicaps but not quite enough to encourage support here.
12th	2 12th (2) (25/1 -25%) Ballymagee	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Ballymagee 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Only sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good, 20/1) 6 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut with more needed. Struggled at Perth last week, that looked too bad to be true but hard to fancy.
13th	14 13th (14) (11/1 +8%) Perfect Arch	11 11/1(+8%)	(14) Perfect Arch 11/1, 10/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Visor on 1st time over jumps. Has good chance at these weights if shrugging off latest effort. Out of the money in three starts since Down Royal second in March, plenty to prove now.
14th	13 14th (13) (80/1 -21%) Getaway Molly	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Getaway Molly 80/1, 50/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.1f, good) 15 days ago. Others appeal more. In rear in a recent Tramore event in which Beechroad Winnie was fourth, up against it.
15th	12 15th (12) (14/1 -56%) Outdoor Mozzy	14 14/1(-56%)	(12) Outdoor Mozzy 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, first form when sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs to build on it. Completely out of her depth in good maidens, displayed mild promise on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

Another competitive affair. Philip Rothwell has his horses in fine form at present and the Co Wicklow handler saddles two here, with BEECHROAD WINNIE the selection. A half-sister to four-time winner Ricky Langford, she is still a maiden after 19 career starts. On her first outing since October, she ran a fine race to finish fourth at Tramore recently and was just three lengths off the winner. Joey Dunne now takes the ride on the seven-year-old and it'll be disappointing if she is not involved towards the business end. A sister to eight-time winner Western Miller, Susie Miller is the highest rated runner in the line-up. Successful three-times 'between the flags', she was an encouraging third at Limerick last month and will be well fancied to go a few places better now. Ciankyle and Hockworthy Flyer both filled the runner-up spot last time out and they are sure to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist are dual-course winner Nuttoridge and the first-time blinkered Westernerona.

CIANKYLE can boast a course win and is only 1 lb higher than when a good recent Ballinrobe second so gets the vote in an open handicap. Beechroad Winnie is weighted to go well and next on the list, with both Perfect Arch and Susie Miller in the mix too.

Now 9lb lower than when winning at this venue two seasons ago WESTERNERONA may be worth a small each-way interest

14:55 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Bath Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.91/1 -10%) Unbreak My Heart	0.91 0.91/1(-10%)	(5) Unbreak My Heart 0.91/1, Produced a promising first effort when third of 6 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago, finishing with running left. Sure to improve and very much the one to beat. Serious encouragement when 3rd behind promising fillies at Salisbury; plenty more to come.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 -11%) Dapperling	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(3) Dapperling 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden who got back on track following a 7-week break when second of 9 in minor event at this course (5.7f, firm) 8 days ago. Should be competitive again. Good 2nd over a bit further here last week; should be in the thick of it again.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Tokyo Drift	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Tokyo Drift 4/1, Matched previous form when respectable third of 10 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Placed in 3 of her 4 starts but without significant progress; vulnerable for the win again.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +38%) Bint Havana Gold	10 10/1(+38%)	(2) Bint Havana Gold 10/1, 17/2, hinted at ability under a considerate ride when seventh of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) on debut 59 days ago. Should improve. Dropped away on her Newmarket debut 8 weeks ago (5f, good to soft); bred for further.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 -29%) Anyone Home	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Anyone Home 18/1, Foaled April 16. €100,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 5f/6f winner Happy Romance and 5.7f/6f winner Red Tycoon. Dam unraced. Wears blinkers. Check betting. 100,000euros half-sister to smart sprinter Happy Romance (RPR 113); blinkered for debut.

LTO Selection:

There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from UNBREAK MY HEART's debut third at Salisbury last month and any improvement for that experience could make her tough to beat. Tokyo Drift shouldn't mind the return to 5f and may emerge as the selection's main danger, ahead of Dapperling, who ran her best race to date when runner-up at this venue last Friday.

UNBREAK MY HEART produced a promising first effort in a stronger contest than this at Salisbury last month and, with improvement on the cards, should take a fair bit of beating. Dapperling is feared most.

Anyone Home is a newcomer of note but UNBREAK MY HEART can confirm the promise of her Salisbury third on debut.

15:00 Bath Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 York Listed (Class 1) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.75/1 +7%) Quickthorn	1.75 1.75/1(+7%)	(4) Quickthorn 1.75/1, Showed himself to be a smart stayer when 14-length winner of Lonsdale Cup here in August. Yet to recapture that form since but he wasn't disgraced when 3 lengths fourth of 6 in Yorkshire Cup at this C&D 29 days ago, hampered. Big shout back down in class. Last year's Lonsdale Cup winner; not at very best this year but key player nevertheless.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.38/1 +15%) Israr	1.38 1.38/1(+15%)	(2) Israr 1.38/1, Progressed in handicaps last season, winning at Newbury and Doncaster, and took form to another level when just denied in Group 3 at Newbury on return. Likely to stay this far and leading contender. Short-headed in Newbury Group 3 on reappearance and has strong claims for top yard.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 +33%) Divine Jewel	12 12/1(+33%)	(7) Divine Jewel 12/1, Useful filly but plenty to find taking on the males here. Others hold stronger claims but she's in excellent hands to continue to improve.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -11%) Roberto Escobarr	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Roberto Escobarr 5/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who confirmed he retains ability on back of 13 months off when narrow winner of Group 3 at Sandown last month. However, that was a below-par renewal, and he looks vulnerable under a penalty here. Won this two years ago & Sandown Group 3 latest; no easy task under penalty but respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Outbox	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Outbox 25/1, Smart performer at best but well held both starts this season, albeit faced a stiff task in Group 2 at Newmarket 6 weeks ago. Bit to find with the principals. Beaten a nose in Swedish Group 3 last September but hasn't shone on either start this term.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 +0%) Rhythmic Intent	40 40/1(+0%)	(5) Rhythmic Intent 40/1, Useful sort who bagged Mallard Handicap at Doncaster in September 2021. Lightly raced since and built on his reappearance run when fourth in handicap at Ascot (12f) last month. Likely to be outclassed in this company, however. Three-time handicap winner but he has plenty to find in this field.

LTO Selection:

Although QUICKTHORN hasn't been as progressive this season, he boasts leading credentials based on the pick of his form. He landed the Lonsdale Cup Stakes over an extended 2m last August in emphatic style and, if allowed to dictate from the front here, he could prove difficult to peg back. Ching Shih kept on well for third over 1m 4f at Goodwood last month and could outrun a tasty price if building on that effort, while recent Group 3 winner Roberto Escobarr is another to consider.

The two that stand out on form are ISRAR and Quickthorn, with the former predicted to have too much pace for his rival at this trip/track.

The Gosden-trained ISRAR went very close in a Group 3 at Newbury on last month's reappearance and is taken to go one better here.

15:05 York Listed (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.88/1 +16%) Mullinaree	1.88 1.88/1(+16%)	(2) Mullinaree 1.88/1, Form has taken off since equipped with a hood and tongue strap combination, completing a four-timer when seeing off 10 rivals at Market Rasen (20.5f) 8 days ago. Even a further 7 lb rise may not stop him. Very progressive 7yo who has won four in a row in today's headgear combination since March.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 -29%) Glinger Flame	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(1) Glinger Flame 4.5/1, Showed he retains ability at the second time of asking after a long absence when gaining a fourth C&D success last month. Will be competitive off 6 lb higher if showing up in the same form. Enhanced excellent C&D record with clearcut win last month and is still on a good mark.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +29%) Captain Zebo	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Captain Zebo 5/1, One-time useful handicapper who snapped a losing run in 5-runner 2m handicap here 14 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb and he continues to look nicely treated on old form. Not the force of old but battled on well to win over 2m here a fortnight ago.
4	7 4th (7) (3.33/1 +26%) Our Laura B	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(7) Our Laura B 3.33/1, Has improved since handicapping, winning twice over 2½m at Newcastle this spring. Raised 10 lb for last month's success but there could easily be more to come from this lightly-raced mare. Won in good style at Newcastle last month and is now 2-3 in handicaps; respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -257%) Getareason	25 25/1(-257%)	(3) Getareason 25/1, Course chase scorer who landed back-to-back handicap hurdles at Newcastle and Ayr in spring 2022 but hasn't been seen since. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Ended 2021-22 season with two wins but missed all of last season and has fitness to prove.
6th	6 6th (6) (6/1 +0%) Well Educated	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) Well Educated 6/1, Won 3 times over hurdles here last season. Shaped well from a long way back when fourth of 10 in 2m handicap hurdle here last month. Didn't take to chasing when remote third back here since and treated as if still in form. Won five hurdles in 2022 (three here) and looks back in good form here last month.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -60%) Thahab Ifraj	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Thahab Ifraj 40/1, Capitalised on a falling mark when successful at Fontwell last August but not seen since a couple of below-par runs in the autumn. Returns to action in a competitive race and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Pretty consistent on good ground in recent years but has fitness to prove after a layoff.

LTO Selection:

This contest can go to the in-form MULLINAREE, who attempts to record a fifth consecutive win. The Milton Harris-trained seven-year-old decisively got the better of his rivals on his latest outing at Market Rasen and he can repeat that feat off 7lb higher. Glinger Flame proved he retains plenty of ability at the age of 11 when landing the spoils here last time out, and he can mount a bold bid. Captain Zebo completes the shortlist.

MULLINAREE is a handicapper on a roll and can defy the assessor again. Captain Zebo and C&D specialist Glinger Flame head the dangers in a competitive race.

Mullinaree is on a roll but course specialist GLINGER FLAME (nap) still looks well handicapped after last month's decisive C&D win.

15:10 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7.5/1 +17%) Saxon King	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(2) Saxon King 7.5/1, Put his experience to good use at Haydock (1m, heavy) and took his form to another level when making a winning return at Newmarket (soft) on handicap bow, again making all. Solid third at York since but wide draw not ideal. Has form figures of 32113 over 7f/1m; may still have further progress in him.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 +55%) Royal Dubai	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(1) Royal Dubai 4.5/1, Looked useful when winning for Bhupat Seemar on dirt at Meydan on debut in November. Ran as if amiss there 7 weeks later but firmly back on track when making a winning start for this yard at Chelmsford last month. Makes turf debut. Should have more to offer. 2-3 on artificial surfaces; too unexposed to be dismissed on turf debut.
3	12 3rd (12) (4.5/1 +47%) Sophia's Starlight	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(12) Sophia's Starlight 4.5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton on reappearance in May and quickly resumed winning ways at Wetherby 11 days ago. Well drawn but faces competition for the lead. Form figures of 131 since making the running; may progress further; one to consider.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -9%) Tafreej	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Tafreej 3/1, Novice winner at 2 and not seen to best effect when placed both starts this season, conceding first run when third at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Remains the type to win handicaps. Shapes as if this extended 7f will suit; still open to further improvement; respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Berkshire Phantom	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Berkshire Phantom 25/1, Good second at Kempton 10 days ago but his level is established now and remains vulnerable to improvers. Campaigned mostly on AW in 2023; ran poorly on most recent turf start.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 +25%) Reidh	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Reidh 12/1, Fair form shown when in the frame in novices at Thirsk (7f) and Ayr (1m) last autumn and in a Pontefract maiden on return. However, struggled off stiff opening mark at York and only 2 lb lower here. Needs to improve on latest effort (handicap debut; behind Saxon King).
7th	5 7th (5) (6/1 +50%) In These Shoes	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) In These Shoes 6/1, Improved form when making a winning return at Beverley and not disgraced when third at Haydock last week. Wide draw to overcome, however. Placed at Haydock last Saturday; in form but has to overcome a very wide draw.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 -40%) Monte Linas	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Monte Linas 14/1, Made a winning debut at Chelmsford in April and similar form in defeat next 2 starts. Opening mark looks plenty high enough. Thrice-raced gelding; not entirely disgraced on turf debut last time.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 +40%) Lunatick	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Lunatick 12/1, Went like the best horse at the weights after 5 months off/wind op when second of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, heavy, 2/1). However, hung badly left at Kempton on handicap bow 10 days ago and something to prove now. Ran well on reappearance but his subsequent effort tempers enthusiasm.
10th	10 10th (10) (25/1 +24%) Supaspecialawesome	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Supaspecialawesome 25/1, Just denied at Wolverhampton on handicap bow/return but only sixth at Doncaster on turf debut 2 weeks ago. Others more persuasive. Solid record on AW; form dipped at Doncaster on the switch to turf.

LTO Selection:

Narrowly denied at Haydock last week under a positive ride, VENETIAN can be expected to employ similar tactics despite a wide draw. The son of Awtaad still looks to be off a workable mark and he is narrowly preferred to the progressive Sophia's Starlight, who arrives in search of a third victory this season. The relatively unexposed Tafreej and Saxon King are others to consider.

This could be set up for TAFREEJ, who's got a positive profile and remains the type to win handicaps off his current mark. Man of Eden has been shaping well in defeat of late and rates a big threat if getting the splits, while Royal Dubai could be smart.

Preference is for TAFREEJ, who should be suited by the slight step up in trip. Sophia's Starlight is second choice.

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8.5/1 -13%) He's A Monster	8.5 8.5/1(-13%)	(3) He's A Monster 8.5/1, Showed much improved form to make it 3 wins from 4 starts when landing 4-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) in April, scoring in the manner of one who should have more to come. However, he again failed to convince on turf last time, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. 3-3 on the AW and 0-2 on turf, but too early to suggest he can't act on grass.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 +45%) Bussento	3 3/1(+45%)	(8) Bussento 3/1, Remains a maiden but he's shaped with definite promise in pair of handicaps in recent months, looking second-best for most of the way before fading in to fourth at Ascot (1m, soft) 5 weeks ago. Well worth another try at 7f and likely he has a bigger effort in his locker. In the frame in five of his six starts but doesn't appear to be progressing.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 +29%) Ancestral Land	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Ancestral Land 10/1, Failed to build on his reappearance fourth in the Craven when down the field in a 1m Goodwood conditions race. Not disgraced dropped back to 7f for handicap debut last time but need to show more with cheekpieces applied. Twice in the frame at Group 3 level and latest effort can be excused; cheekpieces on.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 -43%) Classic	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Classic 5/1, Useful 7f winner at 2. Not up the Greenham on Newbury reappearance but got back on track switched to a handicap when mid-field at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Ran better than it looked when sixth of 13 at Goodwood last time; better expected.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -54%) Caragio	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Caragio 10/1, Found improvement when opening account at Leicester (7f) in October but below that level in Horris Hill 11 days later. Probably not seen to best effect on return/handicap debut at York last month (missed the break), so may well get back on track. Behind Ancestral Land last autumn and well held on his reappearance; needs to step up.
6th	7 6th (7) (3.5/1 +22%) Harry Magnus	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(7) Harry Magnus 3.5/1, Landed the odds in minor event at Kempton (7f) in January and followed up in comfortable fashion in a first-time tongue strap after 3 months off at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in April. Hat-trick effort easily excused (missed the break), so fancied to be bang there. Won twice over 7f before drop to 6f went against him last time; could easily bounce back.
7th	6 7th (6) (4/1 -45%) Owl Island	4 4/1(-45%)	(6) Owl Island 4/1, Has made the perfect start to his career, having plenty in hand when making it 2-2 at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 25 days ago. Open to further improvement now sent handicapping so he's a must for the shortlist. 2-2 on the AW and makes his handicap/turf debut; still an unkown quantity.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 -65%) New Definition	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) New Definition 33/1, Doubled his tally on final outing of 2022 at Lingfield and stepped things up a notch when short-head second in listed race back there in March. Not in the same form on both subsequent outings, but step back up to 7f must be a positive for his handicap bow. 2-14 and looks up against it conceding weight to less exposed rivals back on turf.

LTO Selection:

The booking of William Buick on the unexposed OWL ISLAND makes a lot of appeal and he boasts leading credentials on his handicap debut. The way in which he defied a penalty to score over this trip at Wolverhampton last month left plenty of encouragement that there would be more to come from the gelded son of Dark Angel. The grade-dropping He's A Monster can bounce back on his return to handicapping and he gets the danger vote from Harry Magnus, who remains 4lb above his last winning mark.

This can go the way of HARRY MAGNUS, who had his hat-trick bid scuppered by a tardy start at Doncaster 4 weeks ago but, with Ryan Moore on board for the first time, he's fancied to regain the winning thread. Owl Island has made the perfect start to his career, and with even more to offer now handicapping, he's put forward as the main danger. Bussento and New Definition can fight out third spot.

The choice is CLASSIC who did well to finish as close as he did when sixth at Goodwood last time having completely blown the home turn.

15:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (1.2/1 -64%) Bal Kauto	1.2 1.2/1(-64%)	(2) Bal Kauto 1.2/1, Promising type. Won Limerick handicap hurdle last month and followed up on Clonmel chase debut 8 days ago. This thriving sort can complete a quick hat-trick. Backed up Limerick hurdle success with easy win at Clonmel on chase debut, the one to beat.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 +45%) Monoxide	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Monoxide 11/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 25/1, eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Needs a couple of these to falter. AW Flat winner, maiden over jumps, 3lb out of the handicap, makes little appeal.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 +20%) Tick Along	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Tick Along 6/1, Winner in hurdle here in May. 16/1, respectable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.1f, good) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Returned from a long absence to record a course handicap hurdle win, modest chase form.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 +29%) Lesssaidthebetter	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Lesssaidthebetter 10/1, Remains a maiden after 29 NH runs. Third of 12 in hunter chase (16/1) at Punchestown (21f, good to soft) 50 days ago. 0-29 under rules, point winner, third in Punchestown's confined Bishopscourt Cup.
5th	1 5th (1) (3.33/1 +33%) Diamondinthemud	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(1) Diamondinthemud 3.33/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 11/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Showed a liking for this venue as a hurdler, does not appear well treated over fences.
6th	4 6th (4) (50/1 -25%) Let Her Flow	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Let Her Flow 50/1, First run since leaving Mark Fahey when last of 9 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft, 200/1) on flat debut 6 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Low-grade handicap hurdler, struggled on the Flat last week, tailed off only chase start.
7th	7 7th (7) (7.5/1 -25%) Go Battle	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(7) Go Battle 7.5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap chase (10/1) at Limerick (17.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. May have needed her Limerick run after a break, 5lb out of the handicap, good claimer.

LTO Selection:

DIAMONDINTHEMUD could represent a shade of value. She is comfortably the highest-rated horse in the field and this is a drop in class from a fair fifth in a valuable handicap chase at Kilbeggan, where she attracted support. She clearly enjoys this track as her form figures over hurdles here are '231'. Aidan Kelly takes 7lb off her back. Bal Kauto is in a rich vein of form and there may be another win in him. He began his winning run over a similar trip in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last month and followed up over further in a handicap chase at Clonmel last week. Tick Along won a handicap hurdle over an extended 2m5f at this track on her penultimate start. She is not on a bad mark over fences. Philip Rothwell has had four winners in the last three weeks, at the time of writing, and saddles Lesssaidthebetter who has a chance.

BAL KAUTO has been much improved since joining Declan Queally and can defy the handicapper again and complete a quick hat-trick. Last month's course hurdle winner Tick Along can fill the forecast spot ahead of Diamondinthemud.

There should be plenty more to come from BEL KAUTO who stands out here on recent form and can defy a 10lb rise for a smooth Clonmel win

15:30 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.1/1 +12%) Crow's Nest	1.1 1.1/1(+12%)	(1) Crow's Nest 1.1/1, 11/10, confirmed debut promise when landing 5-runner minor event at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago, kept up to work. Should have more to offer. Big shout. Took a while to assert before drawing clear at Hamilton latest; drop in trip a query.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.2/1 -70%) Rogue De Vega	3.2 3.2/1(-70%)	(2) Rogue De Vega 3.2/1, Promising type who won 6-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (5f, 8/15) 23 days ago, well on top finish. Open to progress. Player. Promise in 2 AW starts, winning well at Chelmsford latest; this requires further progress.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +20%) Never This Way	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Never This Way 2/1, Encouraging debut third of 10 in minor event (11/2) at Kempton (6f) 61 days ago. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Can do better. Well beaten into third on debut but behind two useful sorts; accessories added now; chance.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 +24%) Outreach	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Outreach 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 3 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 16/1) 49 days ago, flattered by proximity. Needs to take a big step forward. RPR of 62 in two AW runs; switch to turf needs to spark something extra.
5th	5 5th (5) (66/1 +56%) Autumn Lights	66 66/1(+56%)	(5) Autumn Lights 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Significantly more is required. Second run better than her first but others look to hold much stronger claims.

LTO Selection:

In this fascinating contest marginal preference goes to ROGUE DE VEGA, who shed the maiden tag at Chelmsford last time out. The Tom Clover-trained gelding is a full-brother to the useful sprinter Mondammej, and gets the nod to continue his ascendancy under a penalty. The other penalised runner in the field, Crow's Nest, looks the most immediate danger after landing the spoils at Hamilton earlier this month. Never This Way is another to consider.

CROW'S NEST appeals as a typical George Boughey improver and is fancied to build on his Hamilton victory and successfully concede weight all round. Chelmsford City winner Rogue de Vega also has better days ahead of him and rates a big threat though, with Never This Way appealing as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

Rogue De Vega is preferred to Crow's Nest of the penalised winners but NEVER THIS WAY may progress past them both.

15:35 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7.5/1 +0%) Quinault	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(11) Quinault 7.5/1, Sprinter on a roll, completing a 6f 4-timer when accounting for the reopposing Washington Heights and Eminency in a competitive heat at Newmarket 4 weeks ago. Raised another 5 lb but it's likely there's more to come. Made it 4-4 in handicaps in ready fashion at Newmarket; 5lb higher mark may not stop him.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +0%) Washington Heights	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Washington Heights 6/1, Strong-travelling sort who shaped well when runner-up in a pair of 6f handicaps at Newmarket last month, beaten a length by the reopposing Quinault latterly. Should go well again. Possesses strong C&D form & runner-up in Newmarket handicap latest; might not be far away.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 +10%) Mill Stream	9 9/1(+10%)	(1) Mill Stream 9/1, Group 3 placed in 3 outings at 2. Well beaten in Group 2 Sandy Lane on 6f Haydock reappearance 3 weeks ago but retains potential with his sights lowered slightly. Tailed off in Group 2 at Haydock on reappearance but 2yo form reads extremely well.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +29%) Eminency	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Eminency 10/1, Sprinter going the right way, finishing third to Quinault and Washington Heights at Newmarket before not being seen to best effect when filling the same position at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Has to enter reckoning for last year's winning yard. Good third the last twice and he has each-way claims once more.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +18%) Rabaah	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Rabaah 9/1, Looked useful when easily landing a pair of 6f AW novices at the start of the year. Off 11 weeks, possibly just needed the outing when fading late on in 6f Newbury listed event last month. Retains potential. Could settle better off the strong pace in this big field and he retains potential.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -10%) Redemption Time	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Redemption Time 22/1, Won novice at Bath at 2. Got stuck in the mud on Thirsk reappearance but different proposition back on a firmer surface when third of 18 in strong 5f handicap here last month, nearest at finish. Return to 6f should suit. Kept on for third of 18 over 5f here last time; could have more to offer now back up to 6f.
7th	10 7th (10) (16/1 -14%) Pure Angel	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Pure Angel 16/1, Upwardly mobile filly who displayed race-by-race progress in maiden/novice company last year, readily seeing off 8-rivals at Wolverhampton (5f) in November. Shaped well when second of 9 on 5f Goodwood handicap debut/reappearance 3 weeks ago. Return to 6f will suit. Respected. Denied clear run when second at Goodwood on reappearance and could continue to progress.
8th	20 8th (20) (25/1 -39%) Chasseral	25 25/1(-39%)	(20) Chasseral 25/1, AW novice winner last September. Creditable in-frame efforts in 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Haydock this year but this demands a bit more. Third at Haydock last month and that form has worked out well; could be a contender.
9th	16 9th (16) (11/1 +8%) Spirit Of Applause	11 11/1(+8%)	(16) Spirit Of Applause 11/1, Gambled-on 9/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month. Backed that up when second of 8 at Nottingham (6f, firm) 10 days ago. Going the right way and one to consider for a stable which has won this race 3 times since 2013. Has a progressive profile and trainer has a good record in this race; possibilities.
10th	12 10th (12) (28/1 +15%) Safari Dream	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Safari Dream 28/1, Dual 5f winner at 2 and has shown he's trained on when third in handicaps at Goodwood (5f, heavy) and Leicester (6f, good to firm) this spring. Should give his running but will need first-time cheekpieces to give him something extra. Up in grade today but good third at Leicester last time and he's not ruled out each-way.
11th	17 11th (17) (33/1 -32%) Buccabay	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Buccabay 33/1, Ascot maiden winner last year. Had heavy ground as an excuse when disappointing on his Newmarket handicap debut and quickly back on track when 2 lengths fourth to Tough Enough (Eminency third) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Solid fourth at Windsor recently but improvement needed now up in grade.
12th	6 12th (6) (25/1 -79%) Garner	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Garner 25/1, Nottingham maiden winner for Charltons in May 2022 and followed up in 6f Lingfield novice on his return for a new stable just over a year later. Hard to argue a mark in the high-80s looks lenient but he has potential as an unexposed sort. 2 wins from 3 runs; thrown in at the deep end on handicap debut but he's a bright prospect.
13th	22 13th (22) (16/1 +11%) Dark Kestrel	16 16/1(+11%)	(22) Dark Kestrel 16/1, Off the mark in 6f Doncaster novice on reappearance and little went right on his Lingfield AW handicap debut since. Sneaks in at the bottom of the weights and worth another chance to show he's capable of better. Had an excuse on handicap debut and this well-bred sort retains potential for his top yard.
14th	13 14th (13) (28/1 +30%) Zouky	28 28/1(+30%)	(13) Zouky 28/1, Won 6f maiden/novice events on turf at the end of last summer. Not seen to best effect when last of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) on reappearance and can have a line put through her subsequent run in a Chelmsford listed as she was forced very wide from the outside stall. Something to prove on this year's form but 2-2 last season and too soon to write her off.
15th	18 15th (18) (40/1 +0%) King's Crown	40 40/1(+0%)	(18) King's Crown 40/1, Won 6f Thirsk maiden last May but hasn't troubled the judge since. The return to 6f should suit after never posing a threat over 5f at Beverley last time but others are stronger. Headgear off. Hasn't been showing enough this year to suggest he'll win this ultra-competitive handicap.
16th	7 16th (7) (33/1 -18%) Miss Jungle Cat	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) Miss Jungle Cat 33/1, Won a C&D nursery last July. Ended his 2-y-o season with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Newmarket but she reappears in a very tough race and has a more exposed profile than some. C&D winner but makes reappearance today and needs to be better than ever to score.
17th	2 17th (2) (33/1 -32%) Rousing Encore	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Rousing Encore 33/1, Useful colt who was second in Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury last season. Has found life tough at listed/Group 3 level this season, though, and vulnerable to less-exposed types on this rather belated handicap debut. Group 2 runner-up last September but below par in Group 3/Listed races this season.
18th	4 18th (4) (7.5/1 +17%) Catch The Paddy	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(4) Catch The Paddy 7.5/1, Won a C&D nursery last July. Not up to the task in the Gimcrack here on final 2-y-o start but back on the up when close second of 14 in 7f course handicap on reappearance. Back down in trip now. The drop back to 6f doesn't appear an obvious plus but he has strong course form.
19th	15 19th (15) (25/1 +0%) Secret Guest	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Secret Guest 25/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 6/1) in May, drawing clear quickly. Creditable third at Nottingham since but the reopposing Spirit of Applause was over 3 lengths ahead in second. Won at Doncaster before fair third at Nottingham; that latest run suggests he's vulnerable.
20th	21 20th (21) (33/1 +18%) Northcliff	33 33/1(+18%)	(21) Northcliff 33/1, Still a maiden after 12 starts but has some fairly useful form. Return to 6f may help after failing to get involved over 5f at Beverley last time but bit of a surprise if a first success arrives in a race as competitive as this. Made it 0-12 when below par latest but best C&D form suggests he's capable of a bold show.
21st	14 21st (14) (25/1 -108%) Quintus Arrius	25 25/1(-108%)	(14) Quintus Arrius 25/1, All starts at 6f. Has improved for the addition of cheekpieces this year, winning Newcastle novice in February and Hamilton handicap in May. The way he travelled at the latter track suggests he can make his presence felt in this higher grade. One of 3 solid contenders for his stable. Progressive in the cheekpieces & has done well in h'caps; could have more left in the tank.

LTO Selection:

QUINAULT has struck on his last four starts which has put him 26lb higher than at the start of that winning streak. The latest of those victories came at Newmarket, where he had Washington Heights (second) and Eminency (third) behind him and he looks to have lots in his favour to uphold that form. Catch The Paddy is one to note after his runner-up effort over 7f at this track last time and he would be foolish to dismiss.

QUINAULT has been a fast improver in handicaps and might be able to extend his winning spree to 5 but there are lots of possible threats in a typically strong renewal of this heritage handicap. Pure Angel will be suited by the return to 6f and heads the dangers along with Washington Heights, who chased home the selection at Newmarket last time and is one of 3 solid candidates for Kevin Ryan. Spirit of Applause, whose yard knows what it takes to win this, and Dark Kestrel complete the shortlist.

Today's topweight MILL STREAM (nap) earns the vote on account of his performance in the Group 3 Acomb Stakes here last August.

15:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +0%) Kicksaftersix	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Kicksaftersix 4/1, Fair form in bumpers for Warren Greatrex and left previous jumping efforts behind when second in handicap chase at Cartmel recently. Might do better again and worth considering. 0-10, but excelled himself when second from out of the weights at Cartmel last month.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Budarri	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Budarri 2.5/1, Latest win in chase at Musselburgh in February. 11/2, good second of 7 in handicap chase at this course (20.1f, good) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Close second over 2m4f here a fortnight ago and today's shorter trip also suits; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +18%) Going Mobile	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Going Mobile 9/1, Two of his trio of wins last season came over C&D, with the most recent one coming at Carlisle in March. Not at best here last time but shouldn't be completely dismissed. Won this a year ago but needs to bounce back from two very disappointing C&D runs.
4	1 4th (1) (5.5/1 +31%) Check My Pulse	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(1) Check My Pulse 5.5/1, Finally got off the mark over fences in 7-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (2m) in October. Respectable efforts both starts this year and the visor is back on now. Back from break with two respectable runs last month; not ruled out off last winning mark.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +13%) War At Sea	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) War At Sea 14/1, Modest maiden chaser who shaped as if retaining ability on reappearance but followed it with a tame display at Cartmel 17 days ago. Pulled up twice since returning from long layoff this year; needs to prove ability remains.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 -120%) Onenightintown	11 11/1(-120%)	(5) Onenightintown 11/1, Back to winning ways with a bit in hand at Sedgefield. Good second at Newcastle next time and back on track when fourth over C&D last month. Merits respect. Dual 2m5f winner last summer and ran well over C&D last month, after a break.
7th	3 7th (3) (4/1 -45%) Konik King	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Konik King 4/1, Runner-up on the second of 3 bumper starts and stepped up on previous efforts over obstacles when third over C&D on chasing debut last time. Makes plenty of appeal. Kept on for third over C&D on chase/handicap debut and may still have potential.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (14/1 +58%) Archive	14 14/1(+58%)	(7) Archive 14/1, Retains little ability nowadays. Likely to struggle. Not seen over fences since 2018 but was a useful chaser in his heyday; on tempting mark.

LTO Selection:

Konik King was not disgraced when finishing in third on his return to action last month and the gelded son of Jet Away is taken to improve on that dropping in class, but BUDARRI shades the vote. Only denied by half a length over 2m4f at this track most recently, a 2lb raised mark may not be enough to prevent a bold bid. Kicksaftersix completes the shortlist.

KONIK KING stepped up markedly when third on chasing debut over C&D last time and he looks well treated based on what he did in bumpers, so he's preferred to Budarri, who ran well over 20.1f here last time. Kicksftersix is also considered.

Last season's wins were gained over longer trips but ONENIGHTINTOWN returned from a break with a good effort over C&D last month.

15:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.5/1 +0%) Capone	1.5 1.5/1(+0%)	(6) Capone 1.5/1, :Fairly useful 2m4f winner over hurdles for Charlie Mann in 2020. Stepped up from his return after yet another lengthy absence when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there from same mark. No Flat win but bang there on two of his only three runs in recent years, including C&D.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -25%) Percy Jones	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Percy Jones 10/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Ran up to his best when fifth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago and shouldn't be discounted here having slipped slightly in the weights. Edging down the weights; probably stays 1m6f and this is his first run beyond that.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Malakahna	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(1) Malakahna 3.5/1, Won at Ascot and Newmarket on her final 2 starts in 2022. Lost her action when last seen over hurdles at Chepstow and interesting to see what market makes of her chances back on the level. Out of sorts over hurdles since but was on a roll at the end of her 2022 Flat season.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -100%) Grand Canal	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(3) Grand Canal 4.5/1, Attracted support and duly maintained his unbeaten record at Ayr when winning a 6-runner event there (15f, good to firm) 12 days ago in comfortable fashion. Nudged up 5 lb but would rate as a leading player if in the same form this time. Surged back to form when winning at Ayr (1m7f) 12 days ago in first-time blinkers.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 +24%) Heart Of Soul	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Heart Of Soul 25/1, Dual winner last seaon for Ian Williams but has failed to fire in 3 starts this year since joining this yard. Has a decent record at this course (3 wins) but others are preferred on recent efforts. Ex-Ian Williams; 2-29 overall at this track; concerns about stamina and current form.
6th	4 6th (4) (3.5/1 +83%) Oman	3.5 3.5/1(+83%)	(4) Oman 3.5/1, Useful stayer for Ralph Beckett a couple of seasons back but struggled in 3 starts over hurdles for Alan King during the winter. Lifeless efforts for new yard back on the Flat in recent months and it's best to look elsewhere. 1-15 in handicaps; came a bit closer again here on latest but just over 6l behind Capone.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 +24%) Lumberjack	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Lumberjack 50/1, Showed ability in a novice and a maiden for Tom Clover but has offered little in a pair of starts for his current yard, folding tamely on his handicap debut at Haydock last week. Some ability first two starts; tailed off both since; now upped from 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

CAPONE has done well since joining new connections and his most recent effort over C&D, when third, gave every indication that he may be a winner in waiting. The first two from that contest have won since and the eight-year-old can follow suit, with easy Ayr scorer Grand Canal looking best placed to chase him home. Returning to the level after some uninspiring runs over hurdles, Malakahna cannot be ruled out either.

Not a particularly deep contest, with CAPONE fancied to build upon his fine C&D third and score for the first time since 2020. Percy Jones still looks on a fair mark and ran well at Salisbury last time, whilst Grand Canal is another serious player if able to replicate his Ayr form here.

He's back up the weights and has never raced at Chester but GRAND CANAL gets the vote after bounding clear over 1m7f at Ayr 12 days ago

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 +17%) Westerton	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(7) Westerton 3.33/1, Chased home a potentially smart one on return/handicap debut at Doncaster (10.2f) and backed that up when filling same spot at Ascot (10f) last month, nearest finish. Leading form claims but encounters much firmer ground here. Second in his last three starts and likely to run his race, but vulnerable to an improver.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Middle Earth	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Middle Earth 9/1, Roaring Lion colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 8.3f Buckaroo and useful 1½m winner Thousand Oaks. Dam 11.7f/1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Not an easy task on debut against rivals who have already shown ability; market revealing.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +43%) A Dublin Lad	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) A Dublin Lad 2/1, Ulysses colt who ran a race full of promise when third in 6-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m) on debut in October. Up in trip and sure to improve. Fair third on Newmarket debut last October; bred to do better this year; market useful.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Cracksking	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(2) Cracksking 4.5/1, Appealed on pedigree and duly posted promising third of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 73 days ago, nearest finish. Open to improvement. Just beaten into third on his Kempton debut and likely to improve.
5th	3 5th (3) (5.5/1 -120%) Kathab	5.5 5.5/1(-120%)	(3) Kathab 5.5/1, Kingman gelding who ran to a similar level as on debut when third in 6-runner novice at York (7.9f, good to firm) 29 days ago, still green and keeping on. That form is proving strong and he remains capable of better with the longer trip likely to be within range. Placed in both starts and surrounded by subsequent winners when third at York last month.
6th	5 6th (5) (7.5/1 -15%) The Goat	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(5) The Goat 7.5/1, Improved from debut when second of 7 in 1m maiden (11/1) at Newcastle, needing stiffer test. Off 8 months but likely to improve again now upped in trip. Placed in both starts last year and should stay this far; chance if ready to go.
7th	6 7th (6) (100/1 -25%) Walk The Moon	100 100/1(-25%)	(6) Walk The Moon 100/1, Has failed to beat a rival in 2 novice events at Salisbury 8 months apart. Hooded for 1st time. Failed to beat a rival in both starts; handicaps an option after this; hood on.

LTO Selection:

Having chased home Passenger on his Newmarket debut, Kathab was unable to fire when finishing third to an impressive winner at York next time out. The step up in trip should suit this son of Kingman, though, and he features prominently in calculations, although the vote goes to CRACKSKING. James Fanshawe's charge caught the eye when finishing third over 1m at Kempton in April, where he finished on the coattails of two promising types, and the Frankel colt looks set to step forward upped in trip ahead of his turf debut. Others to note include The Goat and A Dublin Lad.

A valuable maiden with the vote going to KATHAB, whose York form is proving strong and he should be suited by the longer trip given how he shapes. A Dublin Lad shaped with plenty of promise on his Newmarket debut back in October and is open to a good deal of improvement now stepping up in trip, while Middle Earth is a noteworthy newcomer from the same stable.

The vote goes to KATHAB who has run well in both outings and was surrounded by subsequent winners when third at York last time.

16:00 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +30%) Sphagnum	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Sphagnum 7/1, Fairly useful chaser. Fell in novice chase at Tipperary (23.8f, soft, 40/1) 44 days ago, held when falling last. Remains early days in this sphere and he's not out of things. Course winner over hurdles, consistent in that sphere, struggling over fences so far.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/1 -100%) Some Dove	7 7/1(-100%)	(7) Some Dove 7/1, Fair hurdler. Two wins from 5 runs last season. 9/4, sixth of 14 in novice chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Should progress. Two wins over hurdles, rated 109, unplaced favourite on chase debut at Limerick.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -14%) Priory Park	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Priory Park 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 10 in handicap chase (11/2) at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Won twice over hurdles, plenty of chasing experience, inconsistent in handicaps lately.
4	1 4th (1) (80/1 +20%) Any Luck Colm	80 80/1(+20%)	(1) Any Luck Colm 80/1, Well held in points. Similar story over hurdles, tenth of 13 in novice hurdle (200/1) at this course (21.7f, heavy) 76 days ago. Makes chase debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Modest form in points, never closer than tenth in five runs over hurdles, makes no appeal.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (1.75/1 +36%) Run For Pat	1.75 1.75/1(+36%)	(5) Run For Pat 1.75/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in January. Respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good, 25/1) 19 days ago. One to note for powerful yard on chase debut. A 115-rated hurdler who stays 3m, every chance for his in-form trainer/rider combination.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (2.25/1 +36%) Magheralin Mick	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(3) Magheralin Mick 2.25/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 5/1, respectable fifth of 14 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. A 2m4f maiden hurdle winner on good, some promise over fences but needs to raise his game.

LTO Selection:

SOME DOVE might be a different proposition on her second start over fences. She was backed to deliver in Limerick, but came in sixth. That was her first run for more than eight months, though. She won over hurdles in Tramore last summer and that is a similar undulating track to this one. Run For Pat has his first crack at fences having won twice in staying races over the smaller obstacles. Gordon Elliott does particularly well at this track and jockey Danny Gilligan has been in electric form for the trainer. Priory Park has questions to answer after finishing out the back in Kilbeggan. Prior to that, he had posted runner-up finishes in Fairyhouse and Tramore. A reproduction of those efforts would have him right on the premises. Construct is having his first start over fences at the age of eight. He has won on the Flat and over hurdles and shouldn't be underestimated.

A trappy beginners' chase with the narrow vote in favour of RUN FOR PAT. He was a fairly useful performer at his best over hurdles, and there appears no reason why he won't prove equally as effective over fences, so he shades the vote for his powerful stable. Sphagnum and Some Dove may emerge as the chief threats, whilst the market may prove useful in assessing Construct on his chasing bow.

Two runs over hurdles last month should mean that RUN FOR PAT will be fit and reeady for his chase debut in a race of modest standard

16:05 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +0%) Gone	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(1) Gone 2.5/1, Made it 3-5 this year in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Gutsy sort who seems sure to go well again nudged up 2 lb. Won 4 of her last 7 and the last two backed up by the clock; solid contender once again.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.62/1 +35%) Oriental Dancer	1.62 1.62/1(+35%)	(2) Oriental Dancer 1.62/1, Yet to get his head in front but he arrives in good form, fifth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. Two fair efforts this year and the drop in class will help; one to take seriously.
3	5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +0%) Passing Time	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(5) Passing Time 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Gelded/off 4 months before very good second of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 15 days ago. In the picture. Improved effort when second at Chepstow on his handicap debut (1m); more to come.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +14%) Apex	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Apex 6/1, Temperamental sort but he posted a good fourth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good, 9/1) 11 days ago. Needs to back it up. Fair effort over 7f at Leicester 11 days ago; return to 1m can help but others appeal more.
5th	3 5th (3) (7.5/1 -36%) Lunario	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(3) Lunario 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good neck third of 8 to Gone in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm, 11/1) 14 days ago. May do better still and very much one to consider off the same mark. Improving with experience and may have beaten Gone last time had he kept straight.

LTO Selection:

GONE arrives here on the hunt for a hat-trick and the Charlie Johnston-trained filly gets the nod to achieve that feat. The daughter of Gustav Klimt battled on gamely to justify favouritism at Lingfield last time out and she can take another step forward off 2lb higher. Apex hit the line with plenty of conviction over 7f 11 days ago at Leicester and is a big player, while Oriental Dancer complete the shortlist.

GONE showed a good attitude when bagging his third win of 2023 at Lingfield a fortnight ago and can defy a 2 lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of the lesser exposed Passing Time, who can build on his latest Chepstow second. In-form maiden Oriental Dancer is another who can have a say in her bid for a breakthrough success.

Lunario and Gone are respected but ORIENTAL DANCER has shown winning potential and this may be her day.

16:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 York Maiden (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.8/1 +28%) Twilight Romance	1.8 1.8/1(+28%)	(6) Twilight Romance 1.8/1, Promising type. 7/1, third of 12 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 23 days ago, clear of rest. That looks to be pretty strong form and he's sure to improve. Shaped quite well when third of 12 at Haydock; open to progress and high on the list.
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 -100%) We Never Stop	4.5 4.5/1(-100%)	(7) We Never Stop 4.5/1, Promising individual. Third of 10 in maiden (16/1) at this C&D (firm) on debut 30 days ago, doing pretty well given me met trouble and raced freely. More to come. Led for part of way when third here on debut; should build on that and appeals most of all.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 -33%) Land Lover	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Land Lover 8/1, Matched debur form when fifth of 12 in Woodcote Stakes at Epsom (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Clear signs of ability both starts, fifth of 12 at Epsom last time; should be thereabouts.
4	5 4th (5) (125/1 -213%) Socialise	125 125/1(-213%)	(5) Socialise 125/1, Eighth of 9 in novice event (100/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago. Modest RPRs in three sprint maidens; others much more enticing.
5th	4 5th (4) (2.25/1 +32%) Silent Move	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(4) Silent Move 2.25/1, Foaled January 28. 64,000 gns foal, 200,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Dam unraced granddaughter of 1000 Guineas winner Sleepytime, herself sister to Sussex Stakes winner Ali-Royal. 200,000gns yearling; stable has impressive record in this race; likely type on paper..
6th	1 6th (1) (66/1 +0%) Be Here Now	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Be Here Now 66/1, Looks a long-term project judged on debut eighth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (6f) 23 days ago. Faded when eighth of 12 at Haydock three weeks ago; needs to find considerable improvement.
7th	2 7th (2) (5/1 +29%) Indicate	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Indicate 5/1, Foaled March 27. Blue Point colt. Dam UAE 2-y-o 6f winner. Yard's 2-y-os well up to scratch so market will be revealing. From yard that took this last year with subsequent Group 3 winner; interesting newcomer.

LTO Selection:

We Never Stop posted a good third over course and distance on his debut last month, but preference is for TWILIGHT ROMANCE. John Quinn's colt filled the same position at Haydock 23 days ago, in a race which has since seen the second go on to win. Silent Move cost the princely sum of 200,000gns as a yearling and makes plenty of appeal, while Indicate should not be underestimated either.

TWILIGHT ROMANCE split a couple of next-time-out improvers when an excellent third starting out at Haydock 3 weeks ago and, sure to improve, he's up to winning a maiden. We Never Stop also shaped well starting out over C&D and is a big player, while Silent Move and Indicate are newcomers for excellent yards.

With C&D experience under his belt, WE NEVER STOP gets the vote ahead of Twilight Romance, with Land Lover also respected.

16:15 York Maiden (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.5/1 +36%) Velasco	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(7) Velasco 3.5/1, Well treated on old form and belatedly took a step back in the right direction for this yard when second of 16 last month. Held back by a few mistakes returned to this venue 17 days later but it was still another sound effort. Arrested his decline with two good efforts over C&D last month; up in grade today.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +14%) Hasty Parisian	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Hasty Parisian 3/1, Consistent sort who again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton last month. Eased further 1 lb and he should be bang there back up in distance. Pretty consistent this year and benefits from a drip in grade today; likely contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -50%) Hoganville	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Hoganville 3/1, Without a win for Paul Nolan in Ireland but scored 3 times for this yard between September and November and well prepared to make a winning return to action at Kelso last month. 4 lb rise won't prevent bold follow-up bid. 4-6 for this yard (includes C&D win) and further progress not yet out of the equation.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +11%) Motion In Limine	8 8/1(+11%)	(2) Motion In Limine 8/1, Registered first success for present yard in 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell last summer. folded both starts at Worcester 8 months apart. Subsequent breathing op may help his finishing effort (tongue tie also on). Has dropped out tamely on last two appearances; needs wind op to have made a difference.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (7.5/1 -50%) Nikgarde	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(6) Nikgarde 7.5/1, Kelso winner in 2020 but very lightly raced. One of his better efforts when third at Newcastle last month from his reduced mark and task is to back that up fitted with cheekpieces. Suggested he might be ready to exploit his reduced mark when placed last month.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 +0%) Lissen To The Lady	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Lissen To The Lady 9/1, In top form this spring, recording back-to-back wins over this C&D. They came on heavy ground and she didn't seem quite as at home on quick surface at Kelso 3 weeks ago. Dual C&D winner on heavy ground in March; current mark demands a career-best effort.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/1 +18%) Court Dreaming	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Court Dreaming 9/1, Cashed in on a reduced chase mark at Carlisle in October (24.5f). Sound return to action over timber at that venue in April but a shade disappointing at Newcastle since. Didn't fire last time and younger rivals look better handicapped here.

LTO Selection:

A 4lb rise for a two-and-three-quarter-length success over an extended 2m6f at Kelso last month seems fair for HOGANVILLE. George Bewley's inmate scored over C&D last September and he rates the one to beat. Nikgarde sports first-time cheekpieces and is taken to build on a decent third over a similar trip at Newcastle most recently, while the class-dropping Hasty Parisian is another to consider.

HOGANVILLE can boast an excellent strike rate for these connections and a 4 lb rise for last month's Kelso win may well be within range. Hasty Parisian is pretty reliable at this level and is a threat, along with Nikgarde.

This is a drop in grade for consistent 5yo HASTY PARISIAN, who might have untapped potential over staying trips.

16:20 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (25/1 -150%) Faro De San Juan	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) Faro De San Juan 25/1, French import who made a promising start on these shores when third in a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, heavy) in April. Fair to say that he has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent runs but wasn't disgraced at Windsor last time and he's edging down the weights. Placed at Doncaster on British debut; has not built on that effort.
2	10 2nd (10) (33/1 -50%) Bezzas Lad	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Bezzas Lad 33/1, Hit the target twice on the AW earlier this year but good run of form came to a halt at Windsor (5f, soft) last time and stall 9 is hardly ideal. All wins in lower grades; opposed at this level from an unfavourable draw.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +40%) Cuban Breeze	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(2) Cuban Breeze 4.5/1, Successful here at 2 yrs and added to her tally by bagging handicaps at Ascot and Windsor last season. Best effort so far this year when second to a progressive type in first-time blinkers at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and she has to enter calculations. Back in better form this month; 2lb below last winning mark; possibilities.
4	5 4th (5) (1.38/1 +45%) Roman Dragon	1.38 1.38/1(+45%)	(5) Roman Dragon 1.38/1, All 3 career wins have been gained over C&D, the latest off 2 lb higher last July. Stepped up on low-key reappearance when fifth of 9 at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) and a bold show is likely back down in trip here from a good draw. 3-4 over this C&D, including a win off 4lb higher last July; very interesting back here.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -71%) Hello Zabeel	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Hello Zabeel 12/1, Hasn't done much wrong since joining this yard, winning twice on the AW during the winter and returned from a 13-week break with a creditable effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Windsor (6f, good to firm). Each-way shout off the same mark. Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor last month; each-way hopes.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 +57%) Ramon Di Loria	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Ramon Di Loria 6/1, Bounced back to form when narrowly taking 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f, good) last month. Shaped as though return to this trip would be no bad thing when fourth at Hamilton since but current mark leaves little margin for error. Back in better form over 5f the last twice; effective at 6f in the past; good draw.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/1 -100%) Ventura Express	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) Ventura Express 7/1, Better than ever since returning from a 2-month break, scoring in good style at Pontefract (5f, good) prior to hitting the crossbar at Doncaster (6f, good to firm). Yet to win off a mark this high but respected nonetheless from a decent draw. All wins over 5f but was a close second over 6f last time; fighting chance.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 -20%) Toussarok	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Toussarok 12/1, Bagged 6f handicaps at Brighton and Epsom in 2022, and placed on 2 of his 4 starts on the AW since returning from a break in January. Remains on a fair mark and well-drawn but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Badly underperformed in this contest 12 months ago; others preferred.
9th	9 9th (9) (18/1 -80%) Ballyare	18 18/1(-80%)	(9) Ballyare 18/1, Landed this race off 3 lb higher 12 months ago and registered first success since when narrowly prevailing at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last time. However, done no favours by the draw this time round and others appeal more for win purposes. Won this race off 3lb higher last year; has the worst of the draw this time round.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 -83%) Follow Your Heart	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Follow Your Heart 22/1, In rude health on the AW earlier this year, winning 3 handicaps on the bounce over 7f. Line can be drawn through latest effort at Wolverhampton where he wasn't seen to best effect but it could be that he's a shade too high in the weights for now. Disappointing on latest AW start; best turf form is on slow ground.

LTO Selection:

Three-time C&D winner ROMAN DRAGON is drawn well and has a live chance of adding to his tally of successes on the Roodee. He runs off 4lb lower than his last winning mark and dropping back to this trip is perfect for him after a couple of recent 7f spins. Ballyare runs off 3lb lower than when he won this race last year, but the selection might have more to fear from the in-form Ventura Express judging by the draw.

ROMAN DRAGON left the impression that he would be close to concert pitch next time when fifth at Haydock 3 weeks ago, and this multiple C&D winner is taken to add to his tally here back at 6f and from a favourable draw. The selection may have most to fear from Ventura Express, who arrives here at the top of his game. Cuban Breeze and Hello Zabeel are others to consider, while Faro de San Juan is also worth a second look having edged down to an attractive mark.

There are major positives for ROMAN DRAGON (nap), who is first choice ahead of Cuban Breeze.

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 -33%) Rowayeh	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(2) Rowayeh 3.33/1, Boasts a progressive profile and, having just opened her account at Beverley a month ago, she's worth a chance to double her tally switched to handicaps. Won at Beverley last month; needs to improve again on handicap debut but that's possible.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 +56%) Mystic Pearl	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(6) Mystic Pearl 3.5/1, Not at best the last twice but she's still lightly raced and the return to this trip is in her favour, so not completely dismissed. Won a Thirsk novice last year, but held the last twice and a 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
3	7 3rd (7) (2.75/1 +17%) Sonemos	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(7) Sonemos 2.75/1, Form has taken off since switched to handicaps and she opened her account with something to spare at Leicester late in May. More to come and looks a big player. Improved since handicapping and did it well from the front last time; respected.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 -60%) Ludmilla	4 4/1(-60%)	(4) Ludmilla 4/1, Plenty of promise in Newmarket novice late last year and though she hasn't quite hit those heights yet this term, she was far from disgraced on handicap debut at Newbury 10 days ago. Respected. Shaped as though the return to this trip would suit when a close third over 7f last time.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 +0%) Inanna	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Inanna 25/1, Quickly back to form when fifth of 11 at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Well positioned there, though, and others look better treated. Tried in a hood for the first time. Has only made a limited impact in handicaps since returning in April; hood on.
6th	3 6th (3) (5.5/1 +31%) Rising Bay	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(3) Rising Bay 5.5/1, Promise on first two starts and raced too keenly in a novice at Newcastle on latest. From a good family and in excellent hands, so not a forlorn hope switched to handicaps. Best effort came on turf and open to progress now handicapping back on grass.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 -38%) Puntarelle	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Puntarelle 22/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in April. Third of 4 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 15/8) 32 days ago. Respectable third at Chepstow last time but doesn't look as progressive as some. Chelmsford novice win has been boosted, but held back on turf last time; stamina to prove.

LTO Selection:

LUDMILLA is related to a couple of winners over slightly further and, having shown some promise with a near-miss in third on her handicap debut over 7f at Newbury 10 days ago, she appeals strongly. Inanna is feared now she is tried in a hood, but Beverley maiden winner Rowayeh is fancied to pose more of a threat to the selection.

ROWAYEH is a good looker who has improved with each start to date, so she's worth backing to supplement her Beverley win a month ago. Sonemos has a similarly positive profile and is feared most, while Ludmilla can't be ignored.

The vote goes to SONEMOS despite being 6lb higher than when running her rivals into the ground at Leicester last time.

16:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +14%) Iridescent	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Iridescent 3/1, 8/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 18 days ago, driven clear. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Big shout. Hurdle winner last time; not an easy task making chasing debut under top-weight.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 -127%) Ardhill	2.5 2.5/1(-127%)	(2) Ardhill 2.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft, 4/1) 70 days ago, plenty in hand. Off 18 months but potentially well treated over fences. Hasn't run since winning over hurdles in Dec' 2021; will act on this ground; not dismissed.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 +83%) Agirlcalledchloe	7 7/1(+83%)	(9) Agirlcalledchloe 7/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.2f, good) 14 days ago, weakening quickly. Was second over 2m3f here in April on soft but has been well below that since.
4	7 4th (7) (3.5/1 +42%) Likable Chancer	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(7) Likable Chancer 3.5/1, One win from 33 NH runs. Winner in chase at Tramore in April. 9/2, below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Won at Tramore and runner-up here; disappointed at Limerick and has to bounce back.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 +78%) Dukehill	9 9/1(+78%)	(4) Dukehill 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in novice chase at Punchestown (24f, good, 80/1) 6 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Tailed-off in a Punchestown beginners' chase six days ago; high enough in the handicap.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +42%) Fr Gilligansvoyge	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Fr Gilligansvoyge 7/1, One win from 42 NH runs. Career best when winning 12-runner hunter chase at Punchestown (21f, good to soft, 25/1) 50 days ago. Respected. In good form in points' and won restricted hunters chase at Punchestown; unwise to dismiss.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (12/1 +0%) Chief Seattle	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Chief Seattle 12/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (10/1) at Clonmel (22.8f, good) 8 days ago. Chase winner was pulled-up at Clonmel last time and has questions to answer.

LTO Selection:

ARDHILL has a massive absence to overcome, but horses from Gordon Elliott's stable are usually fit for action. He was last seen cruising home by seven and a half lengths in a novices' handicap hurdle at Ascot back in December 2021. An absolute plethora of subsequent winners came out of that race. If he does need this comeback run, Iridescent could be the one to profit. He is in fine fettle after winning a staying handicap hurdle in Ballinrobe by five lengths. Fr Gilligansvoyge was very effective in a hunters' chase at Punchestown. Perhaps a return to this venue will spark Lighthouse Rose back to form. Tech Talk is another to weigh up.

IRIDESCENT arrives on the back of a career-best win over hurdles under this rider so is taken to make a winning start fences in a weak event. Fr Gilligansvoyge caused a surprise when finally off the mark at Punchestown but the form is backed up by the timefigure so he must be respected, while the market should reveal what is expected of Ardhill, who's not been seen since winning over hurdles at Ascot 18 months ago.

All of these have questions of some sort to answer, so it might pay to take a chance on TECH TALK who can improve up in trip.

16:40 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +0%) My Ambition	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) My Ambition 2/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (14/1) at this C&D (firm) 22 days ago, keeping on well. 5 lb rise tolerable and another bold show could be on the way. Made all to win easily over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb higher; other pace to deal with.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.38/1 +31%) Blue Hero	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(3) Blue Hero 1.38/1, Five-time course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 9/4, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (firm) 8 days ago. More needed up 3 lb if he's to complete the hat-trick. Got up late to win 1m2f/1m handicaps here the last twice; major player in hat-trick bid.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 +29%) Susanbequick	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Susanbequick 10/1, Good 2¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Blue Hero in handicap at this C&D (firm, 9/1) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to find improvement from somewhere. Not far behind Blue Hero here last week but probably vulnerable once more; headgear tried.
4	5 4th (5) (3/1 +10%) Cape Cornwall Rose	3 3/1(+10%)	(5) Cape Cornwall Rose 3/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm, 5/2) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and she's of strong interest off the same mark. 15-race maiden but placed over 1m2f on last two starts; new headgear tried today.

LTO Selection:

MY AMBITION made all in this grade over course and distance last time and is now off a 5lb higher mark. The son of Galileo Gold could have way too much for his rivals here, if he can reproduce anything like that effort. The main threat might be Cape Cornwall Rose, who tries first-time blinkers and they could eke out the improvement needed to have a say, while last-time-out winner Blue Hero is also considered.

Dropping back to 1m should suit CAPE CORNWALL ROSE, who has arguably produced her best efforts in 1¼m handicaps at Brighton the last twice and, if the addition of blinkers help eke out a little more, she could be the answer. My Ambition improved when scoring here last time and he is feared most ahead of fellow recent C&D winner Blue Hero.

A small field but a few that like to get on with it and it could set up well for the hat-trick-seeking BLUE HERO (nap).

16:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Mostawaa	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(10) Mostawaa 5.5/1, Has made a solid start to the campaign and made all at Brighton last time. Didn't have much to spare and will likely face competition for the lead this time. Snapped losing run at Brighton last month; not an obvious one to follow up.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 -11%) Tropez Power	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Tropez Power 5/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. Not as good on turf as he is on AW but mark reflects that and travelled powerfully when second at Doncaster last time. Big player in a race that should be run to suit. Improver on AW for this yard; better signs on turf when second over 1m latest; player.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +33%) What's The Story	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) What's The Story 3/1, Course winner who has returned to form lately and capitalised on a reduced mark at Carlisle a month ago. Remains well treated on old form, so he's worthy of respect. Back to form last month, second to Pisanello and Hamilton before winning at Carlisle.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) Blenheim Boy	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Blenheim Boy 9/1, Course winner who failed to beat a rival at Ripon on reappearance but may strip fitter for it, so not completely dismissed. Not gone from Ripon win on 2022 reappearance; bled from nose when tailed off latest.
5th	12 5th (12) (20/1 -25%) Tiger Beetle	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Tiger Beetle 20/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in December but he's 0-12 on turf and didn't fire at Haydock 3 weeks ago. In good form when placed in the spring but not so good last twice.
6th	11 6th (11) (5.5/1 +8%) Jewel Maker	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(11) Jewel Maker 5.5/1, Dual winner last season and beginning to find his form this term, finishing with running left when fourth at Beverley a week ago. Not discounted. On good mark and strong hint of return to form when unlucky-in-running fourth last twice.
7th	1 7th (1) (6.5/1 -30%) Pisanello	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(1) Pisanello 6.5/1, Strike rate is hardly compelling but he's highly consistent and well ridden to end losing run a shade readily in 13-runner Hamilton handicap in May. Not disgraced (failed to stay) at Ripon since and should be thereabouts back down in trip. Hamilton win in May is solid and stretched by 1m2f at Ripon since; still in form.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 +14%) Siam Fox	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Siam Fox 12/1, 15/2, won 6-runner handicap at Yarmouth last month but wasn't in the same form at Doncaster last time. Others make more appeal. Second win for this yard when making all at Yarmouth but well behind Tropez Power since.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 +44%) Eldrickjones	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Eldrickjones 14/1, Sole success to date came in 4-runner Pontefract maiden (6f) in summer 2021. Essentially struggled to make an impact in handicaps last term but mark has eased considerably and latest effort at this course was respectable. Never better than midfield over 7f here three weeks ago, taking record to 1-20.
10th	7 10th (7) (40/1 +0%) Tribal Wisdom	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Tribal Wisdom 40/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up on his first 3 starts last season. Disappointed on final outing and returned from an absence with a poor run on stable debut in handicap at Newbury. Others preferred. Runner-up three times for Charlie Appleby at 3 but always behind on return for new yard.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 +18%) Rise Hall	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Rise Hall 33/1, Useful sort who was off over 2 years prior to a tame return at this course. Plenty to prove. Very useful at best but always behind on last month's return from long absence.

LTO Selection:

WHAT'S THE STORY has posted two solid efforts back on turf since he returned from a short break and, having shown tenacity to win at Carlisle 26 days ago, a 2lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent another bold bid. Pisanello beat the selection by half a length at Hamilton on his penultimate start but is 2lb worse off at the weights, and this slightly longer trip hands an advantage to the selection. Tropez Power is also considered.

TROPEZ POWER is lower in the weights on turf and impressed with how smoothly he went through the race when second at Doncaster last time, so he gets the marginal vote over last-time-out winner What's The Story, who remains with handicapping scope based on past exploits. Pisanello is also worth considering.

Jewel Maker looks ready to win soon but slight preference is for TROPEZ POWER, who travelled well for a long way last time.

16:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (1.5/1 +33%) Hapy La Vie	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(8) Hapy La Vie 1.5/1, Made frame both starts in Irish points and left hurdling form well behind when runner-up in a handicap here on chasing debut. Step up in trip is in his favour, so he's worth chancing to go one better. Kept on well for second here (2m4f) on last month's chasing debut; up in trip today.
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 -120%) So Be It	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) So Be It 22/1, Maiden pointer but heavily backed at big prices and should probably have won at Perth on penultimate outing. Pulled up at Catmel since but too soon to write off. Ran big race in a hunter chase two starts ago but his overall profile is very unconvincing.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.2/1 +9%) Croagh Patrick	3.2 3.2/1(+9%)	(2) Croagh Patrick 3.2/1, Course winner. Shaped as if still in form when fifth at Newcastle a month ago. Back up in trip cheekpieces removed (which could be a positive), and he merits respect down in grade. Soundly beaten after racing too freely last month; good claims on earlier form, though.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 -25%) Humps And Bumps	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Humps And Bumps 20/1, Hurdles/chase winner for Peter Croke in Ireland and back on his game when second of 17 at Listowel in September. However, well below that level for new yard and needs to bounce back after 172 days off. Started off for stable with three underwhelming hurdle runs in late 2022; back from break.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Dolly Dancer	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(3) Dolly Dancer 3.33/1, Has struggled since scoring over 3m at Kelso a year ago but he's well handicapped now and latest effort at the same track was more encouraging. Considered. Has become very unreliable, but this dual C&D winner is well handicapped; can't rule out.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 -100%) Ho Que Oui	11 11/1(-100%)	(5) Ho Que Oui 11/1, Fair hurdler in France and produced her best effort for this yard when scoring over fences at Ffos Las in October. Back on track to some extent at Huntingdon last time but he's hard to rely on. Stopped the rot when second at Huntingdon last month; contender if in right mood again.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/1 +31%) Absolutely Dylan	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Absolutely Dylan 11/1, On a long losing run and produced a tame display over hurdles at Uttoxeter last time. Hard to fancy back over larger obstacles. Seems badly to have lost his way; big leap of faith required to support him at present.

LTO Selection:

Hapy La Vie finished a respectable second on his chasing debut over 2m4f here last month and James Ewart's gelding can go very close if seeing out this stiffer test. Preference, however, is for dual C&D winner DOLLY DANCER, who is now 9lb lower than her last winning mark. Ho Que Oui returned to form when runner-up at Huntingdon latest and completes the shortlist.

Ex-pointer HAPY LA VIE benefited from a switch to chasing when second here last time and, with the longer trip likely to suit, he's a confident choice to open his account. Croagh Patrick is in good order and looks a danger, while Dolly Dancer can't be ruled out.

He spoiled his chance by refusing to settle last time but CROAGH PATRICK is the one to beat if judged on his two previous efforts.

16:55 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 +13%) The Thunderer	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(1) The Thunderer 3.5/1, First run since leaving Sean Curran when tongue strap on for first time, did well to win 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/3) 60 days ago considering he was very slowly away. Another excellent effort when second at Goodwood but habitual slow start is a worry at this track. Second at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) eight days ago ensures he remains in the mix.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +25%) Restorer	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Restorer 6/1, Chester regular but losing run dates back to 2020. Kept on for third at Haydock last week and he should be spot on fitness-wise. Lurks on a dangerous mark. 11yo; latest run looked a step in right direction but it's hard to ignore his losing run.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Tudor	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Tudor 2.5/1, Ended 2022 on the up at Lingfield, winning twice Held form well since, finding only one too good at Leicester 18 days ago, although he did look to be outbattled. In good form; first run here, otherwise looks set to go well.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 -79%) Daheer	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Daheer 25/1, Turf record more compelling than his AW one, left behind returned to grass at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip but others more persuasive. Campaigned mostly on AW; respectable third last June on his only run here.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 +27%) Bookmark	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Bookmark 4/1, Course winner who is back down in the weights and found only one too good back on turf at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Likely to give it another good shot. 3lb below her last winning mark and has been bang there on her last two outings.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 +0%) Aldbourne	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Aldbourne 10/1, Landed 1m2f handicaps at Nottingham and Brighton last autumn. Well held on Doncaster return in April and didn't fare much better at Sandown since. Heavy defeats in both starts this term, latest the worry; goes beyond 1m2f for first time.
7th	9 7th (9) (6.5/1 +74%) Tio Mio	6.5 6.5/1(+74%)	(9) Tio Mio 6.5/1, Back on track returned to the Flat in recent months, resuming winning ways from the front at Southwell (11.1f) in April. Similar form when third back at that venue last month and may have failed to stay 14f returned to turf latest. Front-runner in most recent Flat starts; both wins on AW, latterly at Southwell in April.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 +13%) Thunder Ahead	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Thunder Ahead 14/1, Flat/hurdles winner who ran well on back of wind op when runner-up at Wolverhampton (14f) in December. Not in top form in both codes since, however. AW run on penultimate start was respectable but other candidates are a bit more persuasive.

LTO Selection:

Tudor is consistent and warrants serious thought in this company, while The Thunderer is likely to enter calculations, despite being burdened with another 2lb after a solid effort when second at Goodwood eight days ago. However, HAARAR has the scope to improve with a visor retained and, given he was unlucky to be short of room at crucial stage at Ripon last time, he could have plenty more to give off a competitive rating. Tio Mio completes the shortlist.

HAARAR gives the strong impression he has a bigger performance in him granted a truly-run race, and with his yard among the winners, he's just about the most appealing option. Restorer has plenty of form at this venue to his name and is dangerous given the mark he's dropped to, with Tudor another to note.

The Thunderer, Tudor and BOOKMARK were all runner-up last time and Bookmark may go one better today.

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (8.5/1 -143%) Alnilam	8.5 8.5/1(-143%)	(7) Alnilam 8.5/1, Fair form in 3 outings on AW for Charlie Appleby last autumn and ran to a similar level when sixth of 9 in 1½m Doncaster handicap on his recent return for a new stable. Remains unexposed. Stable/handicap/turf debut at Doncaster 15 days ago looked promising for this longer trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (1.88/1 +32%) Alpine Stroll	1.88 1.88/1(+32%)	(4) Alpine Stroll 1.88/1, Good second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (1¾m, firm) 10 days ago. Big player under Oisin Murphy. Back to form when beaten a neck ten days ago; back up 2lb but firmly in the picture.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Wholeofthemoon	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Wholeofthemoon 3.5/1, Consistent type who finally got his head in front when stepped up to 2m at Kempton 10 days ago. Fully effective on turf and should remain competitive up 4 lb. Off the mark when upped to 2m at Kempton (AW) ten days ago; more to offer at 1m6f+.
4	8 4th (8) (28/1 -40%) Arabescato	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Arabescato 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021 but is favourably handicapped if bouncing back to form after a 161-day break. One to monitor closely in the betting. Down to a very good mark; big shout if he returns on song and the market may guide.
5th	6 5th (6) (4.5/1 +55%) Dark Mystery	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(6) Dark Mystery 4.5/1, Winner over 1½m at Newbury last summer for Ian Williams. Faded into sixth on Kempton hurdle and stable debut over Christmas and well held back on the Flat at Musselburgh in April. Has a first-time hood added to the tongue strap he wore in Scotland. Not obvious but William Buick has been booked. Last term's best 1m6f (C&D) and 1m4f form for I Williams gives fair chance if back on song.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 +50%) Sea Appeal	14 14/1(+50%)	(3) Sea Appeal 14/1, Won off 3 lb higher on AW last spring but hasn't offered much in 2 comeback outings in recent weeks. Inadequate trips in 2023 but something more positive from him would have been preferable.
7th	1 7th (1) (8.5/1 -113%) Udaberri	8.5 8.5/1(-113%)	(1) Udaberri 8.5/1, Record of 1-18 isn't bet compelling but he is largely consistent, finishing placed for the fourth time in his last 5 starts when second of 6 at Newbury (1½m) 10 days ago. Has a first-time hood combined with refitted cheekpieces. Good placings this term except when he raced freely attempting 1m6f; a hood is added.
8th	5 8th (5) (11/1 +21%) Grandmaster Flash	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Grandmaster Flash 11/1, Yet to win on turf and his latest run at Goodwood doesn't suggest a first win on the grass is imminent. Goodwood fourth (1m6f) on penultimate start suggests he should not be totally dismissed.

LTO Selection:

Udaberri is one to monitor closely in the betting given that connections opt to try a hood and cheekpieces combination for the first time, while Alpine Stroll is highly respected after bouncing back to form when runner-up at Nottingham. However, GRANDMASTER FLASH is competitively weighted with that rival based on their encounter at Goodwood late last month and, having been nudged down 2lb, he appears to be a more sporting option this time around.

ALPINE STROLL gets the nod to build on his back-to-form second at Nottingham last week. Recent Kempton scorer Wholeofthemoon can give him most to do ahead of Udaberri.

Unexposed ALNILAM gets the vote ahead of Wholeofthemoon, Arabescato and Alpine Stroll.

17:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (0.44/1 +29%) Abi's Champ	0.44 0.44/1(+29%)	(10) Abi's Champ 0.44/1, Promising type. Second of 11 in bumper (5/2) at Punchestown (18f, heavy) on NH debut 168 days ago, clear of rest. Stable having good spell. Should go one better. Beaten by an outsider on debut at Punchestown last December, almost sure to be in the mix.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 +11%) New Sheriff	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) New Sheriff 8/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, third of 12 in bumper (22/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut, staying on well. Off 12 months. Shaped well when third at Tramore just over a year ago on his only start, could feature.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +76%) Fathom Two	12 12/1(+76%)	(3) Fathom Two 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 125 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Sean McParlan. Maiden point winner last December, poor run on only bumper start, has joined a top stable.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +64%) Mount Gallion	4 4/1(+64%)	(6) Mount Gallion 4/1, Once-raced maiden. 12/1, third of 13 in bumper at this course (17.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Improved on his point-to-point form when third at this venue in his first bumper.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 +36%) Wholly Boley	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Wholly Boley 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in bumper (17/2) at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) on NH debut 165 days ago. Up in trip. Not a big price when down the field on debut at Musselburgh, eased when chance had gone.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 +0%) Ballybit	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Ballybit 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 13 in bumper at this course (17.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Weak form in point-to-points, not a bad effort when fifth at 66-1 on bumper debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 +60%) Moneynabane	80 80/1(+60%)	(5) Moneynabane 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good) on NH debut 7 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Very poor form in points, mid-field run on hurdling debut a step in the right direction.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 +15%) Party Rocker	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) Party Rocker 28/1, Milan gelding. Dam placed once from 2 starts in points. Doesn't make much appeal on paper. Dam is a half-sister to bumper winner Tintern Abbey, unlikely to feature on debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 +59%) Jackpot Lad	33 33/1(+59%)	(4) Jackpot Lad 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 3/1 and tongue strap on, seventh of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 16 months. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Well beaten at Down Royal early last year on only start for Willie Mullins, best watched.

LTO Selection:

ABI'S CHAMP sets the standard with a close second on debut at Punchestown on New Year's Eve. She stayed on well without getting to grips with the winner, but was a whopping 15 lengths clear of the third home. Arabian Diamond is progressing with each run and got to within half a length of the winner, and odds-on favourite, in Kilbeggan. Mount Gallion made a pleasing track debut when third at this venue last month. He attracted support that day and could bank more prize money. Fathom Two has switched to Gavin Cromwell and is worth checking for market strength. The bumper that New Sheriff finished third in at Tramore over a year ago has been well franked. He does have to overcome that layoff, though.

ABI'S CHAMP made a promising start when runner-up at Punchestown 5 months ago and, with improvement on the cards, she's expected to go one better at the likely expense of Arabian Diamond, who filled the same position at Kilbeggan recently. The others need to up their game if they're to feature.

With experience and race fitness on his side, ARABIAN DIAMIOND may cope with Abi's Champ in an Elliott/Mullins duel

17:10 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Russian Rumour	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Russian Rumour 2/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (16.3f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Likely to be in the mix. Good efforts here (1m6f) and Lingfield (2m) the last twice; should be bang there again.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +43%) Cherry Cola	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Cherry Cola 2/1, Creditable third of 6 in handicap (7/4) at Lingfield (16.3f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Mark unchanged and likely to give another good account. In good form this summer but this test may place too much emphasis on stamina.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 -11%) Masterdream	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(2) Masterdream 3.33/1, Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft, 3/1) 31 days ago. Creditable fifth of 13 on return over 1¾m here in April (not disgraced over hurdles since) and he's one for the shortlist. Three hurdle wins; finished behind Russian Rumour here in April; others appeal more.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 +25%) Molliana	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(6) Molliana 7.5/1, 12/1, good fifth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago. This significant step up in trip could work in her favour but she looks vulnerable all the same. Prolific in Jersey and she's run okay on her last two Flat runs; needs more for new trip.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -23%) Testing Faith	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) Testing Faith 8/1, Well-beaten eighth of 10 to Cherry Cola in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm, 10/3) 24 days ago. Up in trip and hood refitted. Others preferred. Poor run latest but previous Southwell run encouraging; unexposed as a stayer.

LTO Selection:

CHERRY COLA (third) was just a head behind Russian Rumour (second) last time at Lingfield, but she now has the services of Frederick Larson, which could reverse that order. The daughter of Sixties Icon has been in consistent form this year and can go in again. Appreciate has been running well over hurdles of late and looks an interesting contender on his return to the Flat for the Milton Harris yard.

Preference is for MASTERDREAM, who shaped pretty well on his seasonal reappearance here in April and shaped better than the bare result over hurdles at Worcester since. Russian Rumour has found just one too good on both starts so far this season and she looks set for another leading role, while Appreciate could also be a factor if his recent hurdles form translates back to this sphere. Cherry Cola is likely to be on the premises, too.

Testing Faith and Cherry Cola are considered but RUSSIAN RUMOUR can gain compensation for her recent seconds.

17:15 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 -8%) The Green Man	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) The Green Man 7/1, Bounced back to his best to pick up a second win on turf in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Enters calculations despite a 4 lb rise. Led late on at Doncaster (6f) latest and the form has worked out; should be competitive.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 +33%) Good Earth	4 4/1(+33%)	(8) Good Earth 4/1, Has gradually worked his way back to top form this year and readily landed 17-runner apprentices handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. This C&D winner rates a player off the same mark. Escapes penalty for recent Beverley win; successful over C&D before; obvious claims.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +20%) Abate	6 6/1(+20%)	(6) Abate 6/1, C&D winner who arrives on a hat-trick after recent all-the-way wins at Hamilton and Haydock (6f). Can go well once more despite hiked up 6 lb now. Dominated pair of small-field events recently but more on his plate in this stronger race.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Soldier's Minute	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Soldier's Minute 11/1, C&D winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark. Recent efforts respectable but no turf win since 2019; taken on again.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 +10%) Ghathanfar	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Ghathanfar 9/1, Course winner who posted a creditable ninth of 21 in handicap over C&D (firm) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. Not at best this year but nicely treated and goes well here (second in this last year).
6th	13 6th (13) (16/1 -60%) As If By Chance	16 16/1(-60%)	(13) As If By Chance 16/1, Ended losing run in 11-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Up 4 lb but ought to be in the shake-up. Back to winning ways at Windsor under Tom Marquand 19 days ago; up 4lb; can start slowly.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 +45%) Rathbone	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Rathbone 11/1, Yet to get his head in front this season but comes here in good order, third of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Shortlisted. Placed for second time for new yard when third at Doncaster latest; not discounted.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Roundhay Park	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Roundhay Park 50/1, Scored at Catterick (6f) in April but below par since, only thirteenth of 16 to The Green Man at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. This C&D winner needs to get back on track. Won at Catterick in April but below par twice since; others are more obvious.
9th	11 9th (11) (14/1 -17%) Showtime Mahomes	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Showtime Mahomes 14/1, C&D winner last May and he's started this season in good order, fourth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Possibilities. Hasn't built on reappearance in two subsequent runs, finishing behind Rathbone latest.
10th	12 10th (12) (25/1 -56%) Muscika	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Muscika 25/1, Dual AW winner this spring and performing well on turf since, unsuited by drop to 5f when fifth of 8 at Catterick 7 days ago. Can also boast a C&D win so he needs considering in a refitted visor. This more suitable than the 5f he raced over at Catterick last Saturday; course winner.
11th	14 11th (14) (16/1 +11%) Havana By The Sea	16 16/1(+11%)	(14) Havana By The Sea 16/1, Turned in her best effort of the season when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (7f, firm) 10 days ago. Two-time scorer in 2022 so she's one to consider. Quite useful sprint 2yo but has found life tough this year.
12th	1 12th (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Royal Parade	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(1) Royal Parade 7.5/1, Resumed winning ways in emphatic style at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Saddles a 5 lb penalty now but he can't be taken lightly if in the same mood. Back to form for this yard with ready Goodwood win (6f, good to firm) last Sunday; player.
13th	2 13th (2) (20/1 -25%) Many A Star	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Many A Star 20/1, Dual 6f winner in 2022 but he raced too freely after 9 months off when tenth of 14 at Epsom (6f) 14 days ago. It would come as no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted blinkers. Entitled to have needed Epsom return two weeks ago but needs to leave that well behind.
14th	15 14th (15) (40/1 -60%) Rich Waters	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) Rich Waters 40/1, Fairly useful at his best but it's now 12 runs since last win in 2020. Yet to hit top form for his current yard but easing in the weights and no forlorn hope. Hasn't threatened in two 6f outings for new yard; need to see more.
15th	10 15th (10) (11/1 +8%) Great News	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Great News 11/1, Below par when last seen on the track 19 months ago, tongue strap on for 1st time when ninth at Chelmsford City (6f). Handily weighted if fully tuned up though after his long absence. Absent since well held on AW in November 2021; watching brief is the percentage call.

LTO Selection:

A really competitive renewal which could go the way of ROYAL PARADE, who bounced right back to his best when bolting up at Goodwood last time and, despite carrying a 5lb penalty, he remains well handicapped on his old form. Previous C&D winners Abate, Good Earth and Soldier's Minute all have sound claims under perfect conditions, while Rich Waters and Great News could take a hand if getting back to near their best, especially the former who hasn't been with Grant Tuer long.

Plenty are in with a shout but GOOD EARTH escapes a penalty for his recent Beverley success and can bag a second C&D win. The Green Man is feared most on the back of his Doncaster victory, although several others can have a say too with Muscika, Many A Star and Soldier's Minute completing the shortlist.

It's tough to ignore the claims of GOOD EARTH who did well over C&D last summer and escapes a penalty for last Sunday's Beverley win.

17:25 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 -40%) Belvedere Blast	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(1) Belvedere Blast 3.5/1, Resurgent this summer, scoring at Market Rasen at the beginning of the month before following up there 8 days ago. 10 lb higher in the weights now but he should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Back from break with two wins in blinkers this month; promising 7lb claimer enlisted today.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.75/1 +68%) Minella Youngy	2.75 2.75/1(+68%)	(2) Minella Youngy 2.75/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but yet to get competitive in 6 outings for current yard, faring little better at Newcastle last month. Tongue strap on but he's opposable from another reduced mark. Yet to be placed for this stable but ran okay at Newcastle last month; tongue-tie on here.
3	8 3rd (8) (33/1 -136%) Nastasiya	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Nastasiya 33/1, Still yet to really convince as a hurdler and arrives after a spell of underhwelming efforts on the Flat. Hood/cheekpieces reapplied but others are preferred. 19-race maiden; not seen since finishing third in Flat seller in October; others preferred.
4	9 4th (9) (7/1 +22%) Bushmill Boy	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Bushmill Boy 7/1, Yet to score over hurdles but arrives after a pair of positive efforts, most recently when third of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.1f, good) 14 days ago. Not discounted from out of the weights. 4lb wrong today but ran big race when third of 16 over 2m4f here a fortnight ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -83%) Jessica Rabbit	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Jessica Rabbit 33/1, Ended lengthy losing run over hurdles at Uttoxeter (20f) last summer on her debut for Fergal O'Brien but ended time with that yard poorly and is best watched starting out for her new stable after 9 months off. Sold out of Fergal O'Brien stable after poor chase run in October; stable debut today.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +50%) Coup De Gold	9 9/1(+50%)	(7) Coup De Gold 9/1, One win from 28 NH runs. 7/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal dropped markedly in trip. Has poor strike-rate but his only previous run in cheekpieces was a good third in April.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 -273%) Sunshine Girl	28 28/1(-273%)	(6) Sunshine Girl 28/1, Placed in bumpers at Down Royal. Hasn't achieved much in her 3 hurdle starts but may yet do better now switched to handicap company. One to note in the betting. Showed only minor promise in her qualifying runs but may improve in handicaps.
8th	4 8th (4) (6.5/1 +0%) Pateen	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(4) Pateen 6.5/1, Chased home subsequent winner when second of 11 at Perth (2m) last month before going one better over C&D (good) 25 days ago, driven out. Respected from 5 lb higher mark. C&D winner last month; 5lb rise probably enough to leave this 11yo vulnerable, though.
9th	10 9th (10) (125/1 -89%) Iheardupainthouses	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Iheardupainthouses 125/1, Showed nothing on his handicap debut here (16.6f, good) 16 days ago and has to be opposed again. Pulled up when 50-1 for recent handicap debut and effectively 1lb higher here.
10th	11 10th (11) (66/1 -164%) Abouttimeyoutoldme	66 66/1(-164%)	(11) Abouttimeyoutoldme 66/1, Poor hurdler offered little on chase debut last time (sole start for Paul Robson). Can't be fancied for new yard. Struggled to get comepetive in a chase here last month; now with another new stable.
11th	3 11th (3) (4/1 -20%) Lightening Company	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Lightening Company 4/1, Hasn't made much of an impact in 2 starts over hurdles so far but he scored on the Flat in April and has been handed a potentially handy mark now handicapping in this sphere. High on the shortlist. Landed good prize on the Flat in April; could be on good mark for handicap hurdle debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -279%) Diamant Sur Canape	125 125/1(-279%)	(12) Diamant Sur Canape 125/1, Well held in bumper and though there's been the slimmest sign of promise of in a couple of recent hurdles outings, he arrives here after a really poor effort at Cartmel and needs more to make the frame. Blinkers now applied. Struggled in weak selling handicap last time; 12lb wrong here; blinkers tried.

LTO Selection:

BELVEDERE BLAST has proved a different proposition since being fitted with first-time blinkers at the start of the month, and a 10lb rise for his latest success at Market Rasen may not be enough to prevent the five-year-old from completing a hat-trick. Lightening Company has been in fair form on the Flat and isn't taken lightly on his handicap debut over hurdles, with C&D winner Pateen completing the shortlist.

BELVEDERE BLAST is thriving at present and should be capable of defying another rise in the weights to land the hat-trick. Lightening Company has won on the Flat since last seen over hurdles and is respected, alongside fellow handicap hurdle debutante Sunshine Girl.

Fairly useful Flat-racer LIGHTENING COMPANY is very unexposed over hurdles and could be dangerous off his opening handicap mark.

17:30 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.25/1 -13%) Our Scholar	2.25 2.25/1(-13%)	(2) Our Scholar 2.25/1, Fair Flat winner who didn't need to improve to get off the mark over hurdles in 6-runner maiden at Warwick (19f) 24 days ago. Could be up to defying a penalty. Closely matched with Soldat Forte; recent Warwick win should have done him good.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.25/1 +9%) Soldat Forte	1.25 1.25/1(+9%)	(1) Soldat Forte 1.25/1, Fair form in bumpers and well prepared to make a successful hurdles debut at Southwell in April. Ran to a similar level in a first-time tongue strap when second under a penalty at Ludlow and holds leading claims. Southwell winner who ran perfectly well under a penalty at Ludlow; solid claims.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 -100%) The Big Jetaway	11 11/1(-100%)	(6) The Big Jetaway 11/1, Immediately surpassed his hurdles form when making a successful chasing debut at Sedgefield (17f, soft) in February 2022. Too free at Bangor 10 months later and now back over hurdles after a further 6 months off. Winning chaser; his thirds in maiden hurdles were fairly remote..
4	5 4th (5) (4.5/1 +68%) Rock On Harry	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(5) Rock On Harry 4.5/1, Showed fairly useful form when winning on second of 2 starts in bumpers but hasn't got anywhere near that level either start over hurdles. Hood reapplied on his return to action. Won a weak bumper before making little impression in two maiden hurdles.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -14%) Activist	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Activist 16/1, Fairly useful form on Flat in France, stays 1½m. Sold from X. Thomas-Demeaulte for €41,000 in November but dropped away quite tamely on last month's hurdling debut at Worcester. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 1-5 on the Flat in France; 12-1 when nowhere on his hurdling debut at Worcester.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +70%) Flashy Boy	10 10/1(+70%)	(4) Flashy Boy 10/1, Point winner but looks one for handicaps at longer trips after another run. Following a year off he's been comfortably held in two hurdles.
7th	3 7th (3) (250/1 -67%) Dee Day Landing	250 250/1(-67%)	(3) Dee Day Landing 250/1, Little sign of ability in bumpers/over hurdles. Did at least complete at Huntingdon but in his own time; outclassed in a novice.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 -213%) Love Mystery	50 50/1(-213%)	(9) Love Mystery 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding. Bought for 18,000 gns and probably needed the run when well held on last month's Huntingdon hurdle debut but it was an underwhelming start all the same. Flat maiden; raced too freely when last to finish on hurdling debut at Huntingdon.
9th	10 9th (10) (100/1 -300%) Newmill Moll	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) Newmill Moll 100/1, Well held in a Limerick bumper on Rules debut in July 2022. Has been placed in points since but can only be watched on hurdle/stable debut. Formerly trained in Ireland where she finished last in a bumper and went 0-7 in points.
10th	8 10th (8) (125/1 -89%) Gaazooo	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Gaazooo 125/1, Poor maiden on Flat who showed a bit more than first time up over hurdles when fourth at Huntingdon 19 days ago. Flat form was moderate and his fourth at Huntingdon last time was remote (2m, good).

LTO Selection:

SOLDAT FORTE has done well since switching to hurdles and he is taken to uphold form with Our Scholar (second) from their clash at Southwell in April. Charlie Longsdon's charge is in fact 3lb better for that neck victory, and a bigger threat could potentially arrive from The Big Jetaway, who would have strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his success two starts ago.

OUR SCHOLAR opened his hurdles account in a thin race at Warwick, but he'd shaped well in a stronger maiden on his penultimate start at Worcester and looks up to defying a penalty at this time of the year on that evidence. Soldat Forte is the obvious threat.

The solid option is SOLDAT FORTE who ran well at Ludlow. Our Scholar has a bit to find with the selection but not a lot.

17:40 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (50/1 -25%) Golden Bungle	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Golden Bungle 50/1, €2,500 yearling, Kuroshio filly. Dam, ran once in France, out of smart 2-y-o 7f winner Necklace. 40/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Kempton (5f) on debut 66 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ran green and was always in rear when 40-1 at Kempton (5f) in April.
2	8 2nd (8) (1.2/1 -79%) Chic Colombine	1.2 1.2/1(-79%)	(8) Chic Colombine 1.2/1, €10,000 yearling, Seahenge filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 9f winner Milos. Dam Italian 1¼m winner. 6/4, third of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 22 days ago. Likely to improve. Sets the standard on her debut third at Haydock and she's a big player upped in trip.
3	13 3rd (13) (9/1 +36%) Tiora	9 9/1(+36%)	(13) Tiora 9/1, 21,000 gns foal, €9,000 yearling, Time Test filly. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Pyrrha. 16/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 22 days ago, very slowly away. Should have more to offer. Some promise at Haydock last month but was 4l behind Chic Colombine in that race.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -67%) Silver Spirit	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Silver Spirit 10/1, €28,000 yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Revolutme. Fifth of 15 in maiden (9/1) at this course (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Promising fifth here on recent debut and he looks interesting on this step up in trip.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +56%) Ebt's Guard	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(2) Ebt's Guard 3.5/1, 5,000 gns yearling, Cable Bay colt. Dam of little account, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Law Power out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Clarietta. 7/1, sixth of 15 in maiden at this course (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Should improve. Made a promising start here 11 days ago and he's open to progress upped in trip; respected.
6th	10 6th (10) (25/1 -79%) Pour La Vie	25 25/1(-79%)	(10) Pour La Vie 25/1, Foaled April 4. 40,000 gns foal, 10,000 gns 2-y-o, Time Test filly. Sister to 7f-9f winner Salah Al Din and half-sister to 1m-1½m winner Sheisdiesel and 2-y-o 5f winner Bow Belles. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Al Gazi. Yard has an impressive strike-rate with 2yos this season and she needs watching in market.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -12%) Timetobenice	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Timetobenice 28/1, Foaled February 20. 10,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Villanelle. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 11f (US Grade 3 winner) Photo Call. Yard is 1-24 with 2yos this season and he could be a longer-term prospect.
8th	6 8th (6) (40/1 -21%) Unleash Hell	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Unleash Hell 40/1, 22,000 gns yearling, Postponed colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Brown Owl. Dam maiden (best at 5f). 33/1, last of 7 in novice event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago. 33-1 at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last week and he finished a remote last of seven.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 -60%) Royal Hussar	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Royal Hussar 16/1, Foaled March 26. €10,000 yearling, Land Force gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Dutch Art. Dam, German 11f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Dignify. Yard has a 32% record with 2yos this season and he needs a close look on debut.
10th	1 10th (1) (25/1 +24%) Chris's Mate	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Chris's Mate 25/1, Foaled April 8. £1,000 yearling, Washington Dc colt. Dam, runner-up at 6f, half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Silaah. Out of a half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winners; market should guide on debut.
11th	12 11th (12) (12/1 +33%) Tenyatta	12 12/1(+33%)	(12) Tenyatta 12/1, 14,000 gns yearling, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to winner up to 11f Agadir Gold. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Jeanne Girl. 16/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 9 days ago. RPR of 59 at Chelmsford on recent debut and she needs improvement upped in trip.
12th	11 12th (11) (22/1 +45%) Tees Comet	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Tees Comet 22/1, Foaled February 12. £10,000 yearling, Zoustar filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7.4f winner) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Kikonga. Others look more likely types and she's probably best watched on debut.
13th	7 13th (7) (66/1 -100%) Weston Court	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Weston Court 66/1, Foaled March 22. €1,000 yearling, resold €9,000 yearling, National Defense gelding. Half-brother to 8.4f winner Just For Yuse. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Yard 2-79 with juveniles in recent years and he's probably one for later on.

LTO Selection:

CHIC COLOMBINE shaped well on debut over 6f at Haydock, as she was only beaten three lengths when just fading late on. The daughter of Seahenge is likely to have learned a great deal from that experience, and she can find the required improvement to shed her maiden tag today. The main danger might be Ebt's Guard, who showed some ability at Leicester on debut and could take a step forward. Any market support for Archie Watson-trained newcomer Royal Hussar would be of interest.

CHIC COLOMBINE was too green to justify market confidence at Haydock but she still offered plenty to work on and this looks an ordinary maiden. Ebt's Guard and Tiora both showed promise first-time up and can be expected to improve.

Preference is for CHIC COLOMBINE, who sets the standard on her promising third at Haydock and is open to progress upped in trip.

17:55 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (16/1 -33%) Presenting Belle	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Presenting Belle 16/1, Runner-up in a Huntingdon maiden hurdle following a wind op in February but she hasn't come close to matching that form in 3 subsequent starts. Opposable now switched to fences. Maiden hurdler and perhaps not straightforward; good bit to prove now chasing.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +58%) Fraterculus	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Fraterculus 5/1, Maiden hurdler/chaser who was well beaten on latest start under Rules 11 months ago. Back with his former yard after two runs in points; potentially on a decent mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.5/1 -20%) Carlo Du Berlais	1.5 1.5/1(-20%)	(1) Carlo Du Berlais 1.5/1, Failed to make a real impact in bumpers/over hurdles but looked a different proposition switched to fences when making a winning chase debut over C&D (soft) last month. Open to improvement in this sphere and big chance if taking well to the first-time cheekpieces. Winning chase debut over C&D last month; 5lb rise fair and cheekpieces are added.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +13%) Methodtothemagic	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Methodtothemagic 7/1, Placed a couple of times since switched to the larger obstacles, including when third in a 5-runner handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) on latest start in April. More minor place money could again be on the cards. Nine-race maiden who has hinted at winning potential over fences, including latest.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -20%) Eightytwo Team	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Eightytwo Team 12/1, Would be a player were she to put her best foot forward off this reduced mark but she's 0-22 overall and will probably come up short once more. Placed over hurdles and fences but she's inconsistent and seems very one paced.
6th	6 6th (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Dorado Dollar	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(6) Dorado Dollar 7.5/1, Long-standing maiden who isn't the most reliable but he has some pretty decent pieces of form to his name, not least when going close in a handicap chase at Warwick (3m, good) in April. Place possibilities. Running well and was out of the weights when beaten under 5l at Warwick; 3lb lower here.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +11%) Present Storm	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Present Storm 4/1, Dual hurdles winner at Worcester last summer and stepped up on previous chase efforts when third of 10 at the aforementioned course (23f, soft) back from a break last month. Forecast better ground here in her favour and she needs considering. Dual hurdle winner on a good mark and recent return to fences was respectable.

LTO Selection:

A taking winner on his chase debut over C&D last month, CARLO DU BERLAIS should be open to plenty of improvement and a 5lb rise could prove lenient as he looks to follow up. Present Storm has been runner-up here over hurdles and her recent effort at Worcester wasn't without promise, while Dorado Dollar is a consistent sort that should be thereabouts as well.

CARLO DU BERLAIS made a winning start in this sphere over C&D and, with the likelihood of better to come from this 6-y-o, he looks the one to be on. Next on the list is Present Storm, who bettered what she has previously shown over fences when third at Worcester and will be a serious threat if able to build on that. Dorado Dollar is third choice.

Fergal O'Brien's CARLO DU BERLAIS looked a safe conveyance on his recent winning chase debut here and he's taken to follow up.

18:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Class Member	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Class Member 2/1, Improved when second of 5 in handicap (11/5) at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form with leading claimer aboard. Improved form dropped to 5f when a close second at Chepstow last week; respected up 2lb.
2	4 2nd (4) (1.88/1 +25%) Storm Fox	1.88 1.88/1(+25%)	(4) Storm Fox 1.88/1, Chased home progressive rival at Redcar on penultimate outing before a producing a career best to win an 8-runner handicap (11/4) at Thirsk (5f, good) 8 days ago. Respected again from 5 lb higher mark. Won in cheekpieces at Thirsk last week and she's a big player again off 5lb higher here.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -157%) South Dakota Sioux	9 9/1(-157%)	(3) South Dakota Sioux 9/1, Career best when comfortably winning 10-runner handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 11 days ago. 6 lb higher in the weights here but merits respect again. Hit a personal best with his 5.5f win at Wetherby last time and he's respected up 6lb.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -33%) Global Effort	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Global Effort 16/1, Stepped on his debut for this yard when respectable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 25 days ago but others make greater appeal for win purposes. Fair third on AW latest but he's now 0-8 and this looks tough back on turf.
5th	6 5th (6) (8.5/1 -21%) Crime Fiction	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(6) Crime Fiction 8.5/1, Back to form when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 15/2) 21 days ago and found emphasis on speed against him when mid-field at Thirsk last time. Possible she's at her best over slightly further nowadays. Won at Musselburgh last month but she didn't really fire off her revised mark at Thirsk.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 +50%) Lady Jane Grey	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Lady Jane Grey 6/1, Successful on debut at Lingfield (5f, turf) early last season. 8/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago, slowly away. Hood on 1st time. Others preferred. Has not progressed since her debut win last May and has plenty to prove; hood added.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +52%) Furnicoe	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) Furnicoe 12/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Ran up to best when fifth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 5/1) 12 days ago but he needs more to gain an elusive first success here. Back to form in last two runs but she's now 0-17 and others look stronger.

LTO Selection:

STORM FOX had first-time cheekpieces work the oracle at Thirsk earlier in the month, as she went in by just over a length, and she looks to have lots in her favour once more off 5lb higher. The daughter of Bungle Inthejugnle has taken a step forward for each run this season and could do so again. Another to consider is Class Member, who filled the runner-up spot last time in a class 5 event and now goes off a 2lb higher rating at this lower level, while South Dakota Sioux is also one for the shortlist.

CLASS MEMBER confirmed that sprinting is the way to go with her when chasing home a likeable rival at Chepstow last week and she can get off the mark in this tight contest. Storm Fox is in fine heart at present and can give another good account alongside fellow last-time-out winner South Dakota Sioux.

An interesting race in which recent Thirsk winner STORM FOX gets the vote ahead of Class Member and South Dakota Sioux.

18:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 -17%) For Gina	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) For Gina 7/1, Has made the frame all 5 starts over hurdles, running her best race when second in 5-runner handicap at Fakenham (23/4f) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on for the 1st time. 0-8; up to winning races off this mark and cheekpieces are added.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 +30%) Betty's Belle	7 7/1(+30%)	(5) Betty's Belle 7/1, Fair bumper winner but below that level over hurdles, failing to confirm the positive signs from her reappearance when only fifth of 7 at Stratford (22f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Single-figure odds for all three handicaps but has yet to finish closer than 18l.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -113%) Lady Mendoza	16 16/1(-113%)	(1) Lady Mendoza 16/1, Point winner who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces switched to handicap company when fifth in 12-runner event at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 32 days ago. More needed for win purposes, though. Hasn't progressed from that and will need to run better than on her handicap debut latest.
4	2 4th (2) (2.25/1 +10%) Dancingontheedge	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(2) Dancingontheedge 2.25/1, Shaped well in a first-time tongue strap when a close second over C&D 4 weeks ago, travelling best but losing momentum with a bad mistake 2 out. Cheekpieces go on and good chance of making amends from only 1 lb higher back against her own sex. Bumper winner; 0-9 over hurdles but narrow defeats in two of last three starts.
5th	4 5th (4) (3.33/1 +39%) Hey Frankie	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(4) Hey Frankie 3.33/1, Has been given a chance by the handicapper and stopped the slide reverted to hurdles after 4 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Huntingdon (25f, good) 37 days ago. Excellent chance if building on that. Knocked chasing on the head she returned to hurdles with a staying-on third at Huntingdon.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 -13%) Princess Poppy	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Princess Poppy 18/1, Poor maiden who went with little fluency in first-time cheekpieces when a well-held fourth at Cartmel (17.2f, good) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Must improve. Lightly raced but well held in two handicaps, the latest a 2m1f seller; up in distance.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 -22%) Citizen Jane	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) Citizen Jane 11/1, Showed little over hurdles for Tom Symonds but easily opened her account in points at third attempt last month, so one to watch in the betting now returning to Rules over a much longer trip for new stable. Modest hurdle form but at 2m and she won a recent point over 3m; unexposed.
8th	3 8th (3) (5.5/1 +8%) Sadie Hill	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(3) Sadie Hill 5.5/1, Belatedly off the mark when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap at Ffos Las (21.9f, good to soft) in April and has since finished a respectable fourth at Huntingdon (25f). Should remain competitive. Improved for going up to staying trips; not far away with repeat of Huntingdon fourth.

LTO Selection:

FOR GINA seems to have improved with each start over hurdles, and recent form figures suggest that a win may be just around the corner. Her latest effort at Fakenham represented a career best and if reproducing that, she should have enough to see off the likes of the recent C&D second Dancingontheedge, and Hey Frankie, who wasn't beaten far over further at Huntingdon last time out.

HEY FRANKIE lurks on an attractive mark and wouldn't need to build much on an encouraging return at Huntingdon last month to take this, so she earns the vote. Dancingontheedge would have won but for losing momentum over the last 2 flights over C&D on her most recent outing, so has to be considered a big threat, especially back against her own sex, while Citizen Jane is one to watch in the market back under Rules following a recent point success.

Sluggish jumps late on cost DANCINGONTHEEDGE (nap) victory here last time and her top yard's only runner on the card can make amends.

18:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:55 Leicester Seller (Class 3) 6f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.4/1 +35%) Baileysgutfeeling	0.4 0.4/1(+35%)	(1) Baileysgutfeeling 0.4/1, Useful gelding. 9/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago, dominating. Obvious claims on these terms. Made all in good AW handicap (7f) latest; should be hard to beat on this drop into seller.
2	2 2nd (2) (7.5/1 +38%) Counsel	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(2) Counsel 7.5/1, Fairly useful gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. Minor step back in right direction on Thursday but has something to prove back at 6f.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -50%) King's Gem	3 3/1(-50%)	(4) King's Gem 3/1, Unreliable type. Third of 4 in handicap (4/6) at Newcastle (7.1f), finding little. Off 117 days (has undergone a wind op in the interim) and appears to be the one most likely to make a race of it with Baileysgutfeeling. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 0-7 but he has a pretty solid record and is respected back at 6f; has had wind surgery.

LTO Selection:

This should be a straightforward task for BAILEYSGUTFEELING, who is a highly-rated contender for a race of this nature with a mark of 87. The four-year-old was a ready winner at Kempton last time by just under three lengths and he is the one to be with. King's Gem has had wind surgery since failing to justify favouritism at Newcastle when last seen in February and he can fill second place, with Erosion Risk taken to beat Counsel home for third.

Though BAILEYSGUTFEELING's profile on the all-weather is more compelling than on turf, he is still hard to oppose here on the back of a dominant all-the-way success in a Kempton handicap last month. King's Gem is the clear pick for forecast purposes, given that Counsel and Erosion Risk are both essentially opposable for various reasons.

The useful BAILEYSGUTFEELING made all in a good 7f handicap last time and should be hard to beat on this drop into a seller.

18:55 Leicester Seller (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.75/1 +21%) Do It For Thy Sen	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(2) Do It For Thy Sen 2.75/1, All 4 career wins have come in the month of May but his latest over 21f here was extremely fortunate, awarded the race after the first past the post (who was well clear) was disqualified for taking the wrong course. Awarded the race here time but must have solid claims off the same mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.25/1 +17%) Line Of Descent	1.25 1.25/1(+17%)	(1) Line Of Descent 1.25/1, Has taken well to fences, winning handicaps at Stratford and Cartmel in recent months. This thriving sort can make light of a further 8 lb rise and complete a hat-trick. Raised 8lb for last time but came nicely clear at the finish and he's hard to knock.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 +22%) Iron Horse	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Iron Horse 7/1, Very lightly raced for his age but has a good record fresh, finishing runner-up in a Leicester handicap on return from 10 months off in December. Fell back chasing at Chepstow in March. Off again since. Running well when falling last time; lightly raced and kept mostly to softer conditions.
4	5 4th (5) (3.5/1 -27%) Gouet Des Bruyeres	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(5) Gouet Des Bruyeres 3.5/1, Three-time winner over fences, the latest coming at Southwell (2m) in September. Recorded a couple of creditable placed efforts back from a break last month. Should go well again. Beaten 6l into second at Bangor but that was didn't pan out perfectly for him.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (20/1 -82%) Frau Georgia	20 20/1(-82%)	(4) Frau Georgia 20/1, Perth winner from this mark in September 2021 but it's been a mixed bag since, finishing a distant last of 4 at Huntingdon last month. She's shown no worthwhile form in just three sightings since May 2022.

LTO Selection:

DO IT FOR THY SEN arrives here on an unchanged mark after landing the spoils at this venue last month and he gets the nod to repeat that feat. The nine-year-old was awarded the race on that occasion, after the winner was disqualified for taking the wrong course, and he can go well yet again. If he fails to fire, Line Of Descent can pick up the pieces after claiming a third career victory at Cartmel last month. Gouet Des Bruyeres found one rival too strong at Bangor-on-Dee and also merits consideration.

This looks to represent a good chance for LINE OF DESCENT to complete a hat-trick. Gouet des Bruyeres can give the selection most to think about.

The 7yo GOUET DES BRUYERES got messed about in a small field last time and he edges preference over Line Of Descent.

19:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (14/1 +58%) She's Out Of Reach	14 14/1(+58%)	(5) She's Out Of Reach 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 33/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Inconsistent eight-race maiden and others are more convincing.
1	1 1st (1) (1.75/1 -27%) My Chiquita	1.75 1.75/1(-27%)	(1) My Chiquita 1.75/1, Lightly-raced winner. 22/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, firm) 10 days ago, kept up to work. Remains unexposed on the back of just 5 starts and considered back up in trip. Hood back on. Big improvement when scoring on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f); respected up 4lb.
2	2 2nd (2) (0.62/1 +67%) Ivy Avenue	0.62 0.62/1(+67%)	(2) Ivy Avenue 0.62/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/4, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago. A repeat should see her play a lead role once more. Her last win was in April 2021 but she had a near miss at Nottingham last time; respected.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -230%) Flintstone	11 11/1(-230%)	(3) Flintstone 11/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft, 28/1) 31 days ago, never travelling well and pulled up before 2 out. Needs to get back on track returning to the level but that certainly not out of the question. Disappointing over hurdles in his last three runs and has bit to prove back on the Flat.

LTO Selection:

MY CHIQUITA struck on her handicap bow at Nottingham over 1m2f earlier in the month and she now goes off a 4lb higher mark, which may not be enough to prevent her from going in again with a 7lb claimer on board. The main threat might be Ivy Avenue, who has filled the runner-up spot on all three of her three starts for the Michael Appleby yard and she is likely to be on the premises once more. Flintstone makes his return to the Flat and is worth a second look.

IVY AVENUE and My Chiquita both arrive in form and rate the pair to focus on, the former narrowly given the vote under Billy Loughnane. The latter remains low-mileage however and should put up a big threat. Flintstone can do best of the others.

4yo MY CHIQUITA (nap) started her handicap career with a convincing win at Nottingham and is open to more progress back up in trip.

19:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (2.12/1 +47%) Karavomylos	2.12 2.12/1(+47%)	(10) Karavomylos 2.12/1, Stepped up on what he showed in a trio of juvenile hurdles when a clear second to another handicap debutant upped to 3m at Ffos Las (soft) last month and again ran well despite looking unsuited by the shorter trip at Cartmel 3 weeks later. Major chance with a tongue tie applied. Kept finding when second of 14 at Cartmel 19 days ago; this track might suit him better.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 -57%) Wavering Down	11 11/1(-57%)	(5) Wavering Down 11/1, Much improved when scoring at Newton Abbot in October and ran well in defeat when third on his next 2 outings. Turned in a rare poor effort at Fontwell in February and with this trip posing a question, it's probably best to look elsewhere. Running well until last time but perhaps better over shorter than this far.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 +10%) Bright Sunbird	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Bright Sunbird 9/1, Back-to-back winner last summer, including a 2¾m novice at Cartmel. Returned to form following a break when finding just one too good at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) last month but went backwards from that effort 3 weeks ago, off the bridle long way out. Must bounce back. Good run at Ludlow after a break and she never gave up when a closing fourth at Cartmel.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 +8%) I'm A Starman	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) I'm A Starman 11/1, Is becoming increasingly unreliable but bounced back to form reverted to hurdles when runner-up at Worcester (23f, good) a fortnight ago. Task is now to back that up. Second to an easy winner last time; hasn't always followed one good run with another.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -75%) Tango Echo Charlie	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Tango Echo Charlie 14/1, Left his 2022 comeback run well behind upped in trip when winning over C&D 13 months ago. Probably found the race come too soon when down the field 6 days later at Worcester and the likelihood is he will need this. C&D winner; should be fine off this mark if retaining all of his ability after an absence.
6th	1 6th (1) (4.5/1 -29%) Halifax	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(1) Halifax 4.5/1, Gained a deserved first success in handicap at Exeter (2m7f) in February and confirmed his return to form when doubling his tally in a small-field contest at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 9 days ago. 4 lb higher and should be in the mix again. Up 4lb for Ffos Las win but no reason why he shouldn't be in the thick of it.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (5/1 +0%) Kilfilum Woods	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Kilfilum Woods 5/1, Eight-race maiden who went like the best horse at the weights on his second start back from a breathing operation when runner-up at Warwick (25f, good to firm) 24 days ago, making his effort earlier than ideal. 2 lb higher for that and others hold stronger claims. After a positive he only wilted late on at Warwick (3m1f, good to firm).
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (5.5/1 +45%) Ali Star Bert	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(8) Ali Star Bert 5.5/1, Landed a gamble on just his second start over fences here and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) in February. Placed on next 3 outings and fancied to continue his good form back over the smaller obstacles. Has looked a shade high in the weights since winning twice in February.

LTO Selection:

In a competitive contest marginal preference goes to HALIFAX, who recorded a second career victory at Ffos Las last time out. Despite being hampered before the second last obstacle, the six-year-old kept on well to justify favouritism and can repeat that success off 4lb higher. Tango Echo Charlie's sole victory came over course and distance and the Dr Richard Newland-trained gelding demands the utmost respect returning to this venue. Kilfilum Woods is another to consider.

KARAVOMYLOS has found just one too strong on both handicap starts so far but, with this greater test of stamina expected to play to his strengths and his yard in good form, Peter Bowen's 4-y-o gets the vote to open his account sporting a first-time tongue strap. Halifax doubled his tally at Ffos Las recently and he could offer most resistance, with Ali Star Bert also fancied to feature back over the smaller obstacles.

The 4yo KARAVOMYLOS has found his level in handicaps and this track promises to suit him better than Cartmel last time.

19:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:55 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +67%) Mighty Gurkha	3 3/1(+67%)	(2) Mighty Gurkha 3/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) in January, headed over 1f out and weakening. Bounce back not ruled out back from a break/operating from much reduced mark. Thrown in judged on last summer and autumn; looked on the downgrade in December/January.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -113%) Libra Tiger	4 4/1(-113%)	(1) Libra Tiger 4/1, Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 85/40) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Has to be taken seriously. Rather up and down since winning but he's been second on two of his last three starts.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +38%) Mostallim	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Mostallim 5/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1). Off 93 days. Blinkers back on. Chance if he's regained the spark after three months off; changes headgear.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -8%) Sassy Redhead	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) Sassy Redhead 7/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in February. 7/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) in March, not seen to best effect having been hampered start. Worth a look back from a break. 6f Polytrack handicap wins in November and February; promise on good to firm last summer.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 +8%) Woobay	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Woobay 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 4 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 4/1) 12 days ago. Didn't go without promise in maiden/novice company and far too soon to be writing her off. Handicap debut 12 days ago was a flop but that was 7f and she raced freely.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +29%) Profitable Dawn	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Profitable Dawn 10/1, 10/3, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) in January, unable to sustain effort. Absent subsequently and market may prove the best guide here. Last seen in January when form dipped after two placings in 6f nurseries; tongue-tie off.
7th	3 7th (3) (4/1 -60%) Raven's Applause	4 4/1(-60%)	(3) Raven's Applause 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap (6/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, staying on to lead dying strides. Not out of things. Cheekpieces and 6f did the trick at Windsor (good to firm) latest in his second handicap.

LTO Selection:

WOOBAY didn't appear to see out the 7f at Ayr on handicap debut but drops back in trip here and may be able to get off the mark after being eased 2lb. Mostallim will be dangerous under Billy Loughnane and must be considered, along with Raven's Applause, who was a gutsy winner off a 4lb lower mark at Windsor last time. There is a strong suspicion that we haven't seen the best of Profitable Dawn yet and she will be a danger to all if able to get back on track after racing too freely at Kempton last time.

LIBRA TIGER found only one who had fallen plenty in the weights too strong when runner-up over this trip at Lingfield 2 weeks ago and a repeat should see him play a lead role operating from the same mark. Sassy Redhead, back from a break, and Windsor-scorer Raven's Applause head up the dangers.

The initiative may lie with RAVEN'S APPLAUSE who is sufficiently lightly raced to build on his Windsor win 12 days ago.

19:55 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +14%) Unwanted Attention	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Unwanted Attention 6/1, Went off a shorter price than previously but held back by jumping at Fontwell last month. Needs to sharpen up. Modest performer, no better for handicaps or the fitting of a tongue-tie the last twice.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 -33%) Bluebella	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Bluebella 4/1, Different proposition fitted with a tongue tie when storming clear in the closing stages at Worcester (2m) last month. Better form when second under a penalty 3 days later and revised mark looks very fair for this in-form mare. First and second in last two handicaps; today's longer trip shouldn't be an issue.
3	2 3rd (2) (8.5/1 +29%) Dirk Gently	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(2) Dirk Gently 8.5/1, Little to get excited about so far but he's in good hands and he showed a bit more enthusiasm in a visor at Exeter in April. Handicap debut. Latest third in a seller; may need more to defy this mark in his first handicap.
4	6 4th (6) (4.5/1 +55%) The Bandit	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(6) The Bandit 4.5/1, Off the mark over hurdles in Southwell handicap in April. Unable to build on that since, though noted finished with running left at Fakenham a fortnight ago and he's back under professional handling. Kept plugging away last time at Fakenham (2m4f, good) but was only fifth of seven runners.
5th	9 5th (9) (1.5/1 +33%) Horizon D'or	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(9) Horizon D'or 1.5/1, Runner-up second of 2 starts in Irish points but little to shout about over hurdles. Cheekpieces added to tongue tie Following an absence he's offered little in five runs over hurdles, including h'cap debut.
6th	10 6th (10) (16/1 -33%) Bowland Belle	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Bowland Belle 16/1, Mid-field sole outing in bumpers and hasn't pulled up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles. Tongue strap enlisted now handicapping and improvement should be forthcoming from this basement mark. Four career starts and beaten over 40l in two completions over hurdles.
7th	3 7th (3) (20/1 -25%) She Has Notions	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) She Has Notions 20/1, Made a solid start when third in a novice hurdle at Kilbeggan for John Halley in July but little impact all 4 runs since for current yard, latterly after 17 months in April. Cheekpieces fitted. This drier ground could help, as might cheekpieces; possible improver.
8th	7 8th (7) (80/1 -142%) Ivynator	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Ivynator 80/1, Fairly useful Flat performer but lightly raced over hurdles and yet to match that form. Handicaps more suitable, at least. Well beaten in four hurdles for this yard and goes handicapping with much to prove.

LTO Selection:

Bluebella is likely to prove popular in her current form, but a 4lb rise for her runner-up effort at Huntingdon last month may leave the five-year-old vulnerable. HASHEHADHISOATSYET ran his best race to date when third at Bangor recently and a 2lb drop in the ratings could help. The unexposed Horizon D'or has been given a break since his handicap debut in February and it's too early to write Neil Mulholland's charge off.

BLUEBELLA has improved for the fitting of a tongue tie in recent weeks, nicely clear of the rest when second at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago, and this isn't a strong handicap. She'll take some stopping, though Bowland Belle has a basement mark to exploit, with Hashehadhisoatsyet also of some interest.

Bluebella is solid but HASHEHADHISOATSYET perked up for the quicker ground at Bangor and he edges preference.

20:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Al Muzn	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Al Muzn 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Blinkers may sharpen him up and he's in excellent hands.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +25%) Coral Reef	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Coral Reef 6/1, 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f). Off 137 days and cheekpieces replace blinkers back on turf.
3	5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 -29%) Stintino Sunset	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(5) Stintino Sunset 4.5/1, Good third of 6 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 5/2) 40 days ago, better placed than most, though was carried right late on. Cheekpieces back on and while she's pretty exposed, this isn't a deep race.
4	6 4th (6) (2.25/1 +10%) Havana Heat	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(6) Havana Heat 2.25/1, Stuck to his task really well when second of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, firm, 2/1) 8 days ago. 7f well worth exploring on that evidence so he's a must for the shortlist.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +17%) Angel Of Antrim	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Angel Of Antrim 5/1, Left low-key reappearance well behind when respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 +7%) Motasaleeta	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(3) Motasaleeta 6.5/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when second of 6 in claimer at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Marco Botti. Makes handicap debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (25/1 +24%) Marisitta	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Marisitta 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in minor event (250/1) at Newbury (7f, good) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

Havana Heat has gone close the last twice and looks sure to be in the mix once more, while Al Muzn disappointed on handicap debut at Nottingham last time and now the blinkers are reached for going up in trip. The suggestion is MOTASALEETA, who came clear with an 84-rated rival in a claimer last time and a reproduction of that effort would make him pretty tough to beat, with Billy Loughnane taking off a very handy 3lb.

HAVANA HEAT looks ready for 7f judged on his staying-on second at Brighton last week so he makes as much appeal as any of these. Stintino Sunset's limit is pretty well established but she's still a threat at this level, with Al Muzn a potential improver for his excellent yard.

The most striking candidate to make the breakthrough among this group of maidens appears to be HAVANA HEAT.

20:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:40 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +50%) Gone Away Madam	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Gone Away Madam 6/1, Blue Bresil mare. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3½m) Harbour Court. Worth a market check on debut. Newcomer; pedigree doesn't leap off the page but stable has fair record in bumpers.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.75/1 -22%) Walk Of The Roses	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(1) Walk Of The Roses 2.75/1, Made a successful start in a 6-runner event at Ffos Las, showing a good attitude. Entitled to improve on that, so solid claims under a penalty. Justified good support on debut at Ffos Las; should make bold bid to defy a penalty.
3	10 3rd (10) (2.25/1 +10%) Snow Shepherdess	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(10) Snow Shepherdess 2.25/1, Half-sister to numerous Flat winners and made a positive start when second of 3 at Kelso on debut. Entitled to improve on that, so worthy of respect. Clear promise when second of three at Kelso; could go one better.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +44%) Honey Crisp	9 9/1(+44%)	(6) Honey Crisp 9/1, £1,000 3-y-o, Decorated Knight filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner in Hong Kong Smart Charade. Dam unraced. Doesn't make much appeal on paper. Cheaply bought and yard is 0-10 in bumpers, but there's some quality in her pedigree.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -100%) Conniegetaway	22 22/1(-100%)	(5) Conniegetaway 22/1, Bettered debut form when second of 6 at Southwell last time and another step forward would put her in the mix. Some improvement when second at Southwell; will need another step forward to go one better.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 +0%) Princess Unique	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Princess Unique 20/1, Bred to need further and only seventh of 8 at Worcester on debut, so others are more persuasive. Beat only one home on debut at Worcester; could be more of a long-term prospect.
7th	4 7th (4) (100/1 +0%) Might Do Emery	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Might Do Emery 100/1, Unplaced sole start in point bumpers and fell in a bumper at Ludlow. Very hard to make a case for. Little promise in two outings, out of contention when falling on second of them.
8th	7 8th (7) (3/1 +70%) Late Getaway	3 3/1(+70%)	(7) Late Getaway 3/1, Getaway filly. Dam (c124/h112) 2½m/21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 23f). One for shortlist on debut given connections. Stable 3-7 in bumpers; twice a non-runner in last month due to unsuitable (good) ground.

LTO Selection:

SNOW SHEPHERDESS lost little in defeat when finding only a previous winner too strong on her debut at Kelso last month and any improvement could make her tough to beat in this contest. Walk Of The Roses made the perfect start to her racing career in a bumper at Ffos Las in May and David Pipe's four-year-old cannot be discounted, despite carrying a 7lb penalty. Point-to-point winner Melleray Hill completes the shortlist.

MELLERAY HILL won the second of his 2 outings in points and represents a shrewd yard on Rules debut, so he's marginally preferred to Walk of The Roses, who showed a good attitude to make a winning start at Ffos Las in May. Snow Shepherdess is another one to consider.

The pick of those with form is SNOW SHEPHERDESS who shaped well behind a previous winner at Kelso and can go one better.

20:40 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

21:00 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -33%) Grandfather Tom	3 3/1(-33%)	(1) Grandfather Tom 3/1, Three wins from 5 runs this year. Won 6-runner handicap (13/8) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 11 days ago, just holding on. Likely to be in the thick of things once again. Won three of his last four starts and has shown his best form for ages.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 +0%) Under Curfew	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(5) Under Curfew 3.5/1, C&D winner. Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, running on. Possibilities back at the minimum trip. Won this in 2021; on losing run but fairly regular minor honours, Goodwood 2nd last week.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +50%) Foreseeable Future	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(4) Foreseeable Future 2.25/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Ripon in May. 10/3, fourth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Should make his presence felt. Two wins from the front last month and a close fourth at Catterick on latest outing.
4	2 4th (2) (3.5/1 -40%) Bobby On The Beat	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(2) Bobby On The Beat 3.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield in April. 7/1, respectable second of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Solid claims. Rare on turf these days but he took second of six at Brighton (6f, firm) on latest start.
5th	3 5th (3) (8.5/1 +15%) Willingly	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(3) Willingly 8.5/1, Course winner. 16/1, first run since leaving Mark Usher when below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, heavy) 49 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Could be a lot straighter second time out but ground softer than good has appeared ideal.

LTO Selection:

This is likely to be run at a frantic pace as several of these like to be on or pressing the pace. Grandfather Tom has been in cracking form, winning three of his last four, and his front-running style is suited to this track, but the fear is that he could be pressed for the lead, so maybe the safer option will be BOBBY ON THE BEAT. The selection stays 6f well so if Josephine Gordon can be patient on him and he may be able to pick these off in the closing stages. Similar thoughts apply to Under Curfew, who also has fair claims.

With this drop back in trip expected to work in his favour, BOBBY ON THE BEAT gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. The hat-trick seeking Grandfather Tom has to be feared, for all that a 6 lb rise for his recent Lingfield success will make things tougher. Foreseeable Future and Under Curfew can do battle for minor honours.

Four of these have registered at least one commendable effort recently on turf. GRANDFATHER TOM\ seems to be in particularly good heart.

21:00 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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