1 Thursday 15th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 44 Races on Thursday 15th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Yarmouth, 8 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Worcester, 7 races at Haydock, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:50 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/1 +0%) Tessy Lad	6/1(+0%)	(1) Tessy Lad 6/1, C&D winner who shaped as if better for the run after 5 months when seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Can take a step forward. Fruitful 2022 Flat campaign at 1m2f-1m4f included C&D win; not disgraced on return to Flat.
1 1st (7) (10/1 +38%) Lenny's Spirit	10/1(+38%)	(7) Lenny's Spirit 10/1, Won 3 times last year but only eighth of 12 to Mabre in 1m handicap here 27 days ago. Sort to bounce back stepped up in trip. Well handicapped judged on form last June/July on good to firm over about 1m; yard in form.
3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Dark Island	4.5/1(+50%)	(3) Dark Island 4.5/1, Ended last year below par but he resumed with a creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 21 days ago. One for the shortlist. 1m3f AW win last September; easily best effort since when 5th of 12 last time (1m2f, good).
4 4th (11) (7/1 +56%) Luna Magic	7/1(+56%)	(11) Luna Magic 7/1, Dual 7f/1m scorer last season who returned with a solid third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f). Off 148 days and not discounted reverted in distance. Two wins 2022; has won up to 1m1f and runner-up four times at 1m2f; well-handicapped 9yo.
5th 5th (4) (9/1 -20%) Mabre	9/1(-20%)	(4) Mabre 9/1, Bagged his third win of 2023 in 1m handicap at Newbury in May before posting a solid second of 8 at Bath 20 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards now stepping up in trip. In-form 6yo but, from 58 races, he's only twice been tried over this far.
6th 6th (13) (16/1 +20%) Fillyfudge	16/1(+20%)	(13) Fillyfudge 16/1, Off 6 months before posting a good third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Back up in trip and needs considering in her bid for a breakthrough success. 0-8; best efforts when placed at Yarmouth over 1m2f (October) and 1m (two weeks ago).
7th 7th (8) (12/1 +14%) Ermin Street	12/1(+14%)	(8) Ermin Street 12/1, Arrives in decent nick, fourth of 8 in 1m handicap at Bath 20 days ago. Proven over this longer trip. Enters calculations off a 2 lb lower mark. Edging down the weights and showed he stays 1m2f on penultimate start; considered each-way.
8th 8th (9) (22/1 +21%) Gavi Di Gavi	22/1(+21%)	(9) Gavi Di Gavi 22/1, Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in February but only seventh of 9 in handicap there (9.5f) 80 days ago. Others are more persuasive. 0-8 on turf but placed twice, 2nd under Georgia King last July; unraced over this far.
9th 9th (6) (14/1 -17%) King's Castle	14/1(-17%)	(6) King's Castle 14/1, Won this event 12 months ago when with Joseph Tuite. Largely in good form since, including over hurdles for his current yard. Merits consideration in a first-time tongue strap. 2-23 on Flat but latest was a division of this race (good to soft; off 3lb lower) in 2022.
10th 10th (10) (7/1 +0%) Point Louise	7/1(+0%)	(10) Point Louise 7/1, First run since leaving Harry Dunlop when winning 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton 7 months ago. Not taken lightly on her return with yard going well. Won in November on sole run for new connections; stays 1m2f and no ground problems.
11th 11th (2) (4.5/1 +18%) Tele Red	4.5/1(+18%)	(2) Tele Red 4.5/1, Arrives in good nick, third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Can give another good account. Two 1m2f wins last year, with close second over C&D in between; placed on latest two runs.
12th 12th (12) (50/1 +0%) Satellite Call	50/1(+0%)	(12) Satellite Call 50/1, Comes here below par, last of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 45 days ago. Has something to find on form. 0-10; didn't shine in AW campaign last winter and tailed off back on turf on latest outing.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

MRS MEADER wasn't disgraced last time at Windsor when she finished third by just under six lengths, and she has been dropped 1lb in the weights for that effort which puts her just 3lb higher than when she won this race easily last year. Therefore, she could be feasibly treated. Mabre filled the runner-up spot last time over a mile and looks an interesting contender going back up in distance, while Fillyfudge is also of interest.

MABRE is enjoying an excellent season yet still features on a good mark so can garner win number four of 2023 at the chief expense of 2021 victor Mrs Meader who seems primed for another bold showing. The returning Point Louise, last year's winner King's Castle and C&D winner Tessy Lad complete the shortlist in a very open handicap.

Plenty have possibilities but the best four options may be MRS MEADER, Tessy Lad, Point Louise and Luna Magic.

14:00 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1.5/1 -88%) Book Of Tales	1.5/1(-88%)	(1) Book Of Tales 1.5/1, 8/11 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Bath (14f, firm) 6 days ago. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and good claims back down in trip. Won by 4l from the front at Bath (1m6f) last week; major player again under a penalty.
2 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +78%) Duveen	5.5/1(+78%)	(6) Duveen 5.5/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 22/1) 12 days ago, ridden 2f out and plugging on. May be vulnerable to one or two again in this field. Well held in middle-distance handicaps on her last three starts and she's now 0-8.
3 3rd (5) (2.25/1 +44%) Pfingstberg	2.25/1(+44%)	(5) Pfingstberg 2.25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, soft) 45 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. Brother to 1m3f winner and looks a possible improver upped to this trip on handicap debut.
4 4th (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Raincloud	4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Raincloud 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 16 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Cheekpieces on 1st time and worth a look from this sort of mark. Promising third at Bath but she failed to back that up at Leicester; cheekpieces added.
5th 5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Rayena	16/1(+0%)	(3) Rayena 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (9f, good to firm, 33/1) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Still unexposed but she needs improvement upped to this trip on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

BOOK OF TALES struck by four lengths over 1m6f at Bath last week and he now has to carry a 6lb penalty, but considering the manner of his victory, that could prove a straightforward task. Raincloud could improve for the step up in trip on her handicap debut and she can battle it out for the silver medal with Pfingstberg, who also tackles further as he makes his first start in a handicap.

BOOK OF TALES can follow up his Bath success. Raincloud could do better with cheekpieces fitted, while Pfingstberg is another potential improver now going handicapping upped markedly in trip.

Charlie Johnston's BOOK OF TALES won by 4l at Bath last week and gets the vote today under his penalty.

14:10 Nottingham Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (8/1 +27%) Rich Glory	8/1(+27%)	(6) Rich Glory 8/1, 10/3, last of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. Up in trip. The fact he was prominent in the betting at Hamilton suggests he's thought capable of better.
2 2nd (3) (4/1 +60%) How's The Guvnor	4/1(+60%)	(3) How's The Guvnor 4/1, 16/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Leicester (5f, good) on debut 16 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer.
3 3rd (8) (22/1 -38%) Sovereign Nation	22/1(-38%)	(8) Sovereign Nation 22/1, 17/2, fifth of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good, 17/2) on debut 22 days ago. Early days but will need to leave that effort well behind to get heavily involved.
4 4th (7) (9/1 +55%) Secret Beach	9/1(+55%)	(7) Secret Beach 9/1, Foaled March 26. 90,000 gns Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1½m Alakhana and 1m/9f winner Persian. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Check betting.
5th 5th (5) (1.88/1 +0%) Moyet	1.88/1(+0%)	(5) Moyet 1.88/1, 10/1, showed plenty to work on amidst greenness when third of 11 in novice at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 10/1) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement. Leading claims.
6th 6th (1) (20/1 +20%) Alfred	20/1(+20%)	(1) Alfred 20/1, 13/2, twelfth of 15 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good) on debut 9 days ago.
7th 7th (2) (9/1 -260%) Foreign Exchange	9/1(-260%)	(2) Foreign Exchange 9/1, Foaled February 28. Oasis Dream colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Newcomer from a stable with plenty of strength in the juvenile department. Market confidence would look significant.
8th 8th (4) (4/1 +11%) Merrimack	4/1(+11%)	(4) Merrimack 4/1, Foaled March 13. 260,000 gns Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Adam's Rib and 2-y-o 6f winner Diamond Vega. Interesting newcomer.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Nottingham Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A promising third on his debut behind a Royal Ascot-bound rival, MOYET should be open to plenty of improvement being by an up-and-coming sire in Blue Point. He gets the vote ahead of newcomer Foreign Exchange, who hails from a stable that have done very well with their juveniles already this season. Fellow debutant Merrimack and Sovereign Nation are others to consider.

MOYET is the percentage call on the back of his promising debut third at Goodwood, although a strong market move for newcomers Foreign Exchange, whose stable has some smart juveniles to compare him to, or Merrimack would put a slightly different slant on things.

Foreign Exchange and Merrimack are newcomers of some note but MOYET may put his experience to good use.

14:20 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (3.5/1 +22%) Iberian	3.5/1(+22%)	(3) Iberian 3.5/1, Foaled February 15. 200,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Dam, 1m winner, sister to very smart winner up to 1½m High Heeled, third in Oaks, a very good family. Plenty of appeal on paper. 200,000gns yearling from a fine family; may need further but check the market.
2 2nd (5) (33/1 -18%) Judge Frank	33/1(-18%)	(5) Judge Frank 33/1, Foaled March 2. 16,000 gns yearling, Inns of Court colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Muhtaram. Yard's only 2-y-o seen out in 2023 was a 150/1-winner second time up here. 16,000gns yearling; unraced dam closely related to Listed-placed 6f/7f winner Volatile.
3 3rd (10) (28/1 -75%) Overlooked	28/1(-75%)	(10) Overlooked 28/1, 100,000 gns foal, Dark Angel colt. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Kinross out of useful winner up to 10.3f (2-y-o 8.3f winner) Ceilidh House. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Chester (6.1f, good, 14/1) on debut 19 days ago. Should improve. Should be all the wiser for making his debut at Chester (6f) but he beat only one home.
4 4th (8) (2.5/1 +9%) Mafnood	2.5/1(+9%)	(8) Mafnood 2.5/1, Foaled February 24. Kingman colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 7.4f Motafaawit and useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Tajaanus. Lots to like on paper and yard do well with their youngsters here. Bred to be decidedly smart and appeals as a likely type for this.
5th 5th (1) (6.5/1 -44%) Double Jump	6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Double Jump 6.5/1, 90,000 gns foal, 180,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to 5f winner Refuge and half-brother to 5f winner True Hero. 17/2, sixth of 11 in novice at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut 20 days ago, looking green. Good vibes for the form of that race and he can do better. Never really sighted with a chance when 17-2 at Goodwood (6f, good).
6th 6th (4) (16/1 +11%) Inishfallen	16/1(+11%)	(4) Inishfallen 16/1, Foaled April 25. £70,000 yearling, Exceed And Excel colt. Half-brother to 6f winners Alex Gracie and Hurt You Never. Dam, 7.5f-9.2f winner, closely related to smart winner up to 9.5f Move Swiftly. £70,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to a couple of ordinary 6f winners.
7th 7th (7) (11/1 +67%) Mad Punter	11/1(+67%)	(7) Mad Punter 11/1, Foaled February 8. £58,000 yearling, Expert Eye colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Twilight Blues. £58,000 yearling; dam maiden 6f-1m; looks stable second string on jockey bookings.
8th 8th (11) (50/1 +50%) Time Signature	50/1(+50%)	(11) Time Signature 50/1, Well held in C&D/Windsor events. Well down the field in both his starts (over 6f) and looks one for nurseries.
9th 9th (12) (8.5/1 -55%) Treasure Time	8.5/1(-55%)	(12) Treasure Time 8.5/1, Foaled February 18. 80,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f winner Equality and 5f-7f winner Badri, both smart, and useful winner up to 7.6f Outgate. Dam 6f winner. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for top yard. 80,000gns yearling; market can guide on debut for top yard.
10th 10th (14) (25/1 -127%) Marcella	25/1(-127%)	(14) Marcella 25/1, Foaled February 13. €58,000 yearling, Areion filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Meerjungfrau. Can't be discounted on debut for good yard but starts out against the colts and will need to be right on her game. 58,000euros yearling; well related; major stable; betting informative.
11th 11th (2) (10/1 -11%) Enpassant	10/1(-11%)	(2) Enpassant 10/1, Foaled March 18. €44,000 yearling, 160,000 gns 2-y-o, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m House of Kings and 2-y-o 7f winner One Last Look. Fetched a bit at the Breeze-Ups and he's one to note. 160,000gns breeze-up buy; stable not noted for debut 2yo winners but he's interesting.
12th 12th (9) (12/1 +40%) Metallo	12/1(+40%)	(9) Metallo 12/1, Foaled February 9. €65,000 yearling, Caravaggio colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f Rusper and winner up to 8.3f Roxy Star, both useful. Dam unraced. One to keep an eye on. 65,000euros yearling; will stay further and perhaps vulnerable to sharper types.
13th 13th (6) (22/1 -38%) Laabbij	22/1(-38%)	(6) Laabbij 22/1, Foaled February 14. €62,000 foal, 110,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful French winner up to 1m Sceptre Rouge out of useful French 1m winner Marque Royale. 110,000gns yearling; sire an influence for speed; market can guide as to expectations.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MAFNOOD is related to a few winners, including being a half-brother to Tajaanus, who was also trained by Richard Hannon and struck on his debut. The son of Kingman can show enough speed to make his first start a winning one. Treasure Time is another newcomer to note, as he has more than enough speed in his pedigree to suggest he can be a player. Double Jump has the benefit of experience, having contested a warm 6f race at Goodwood, and he could put that to good use.

Usually a very informative 2-y-o contest and the newcomers can come to the fore, with MAFNOOD, Enpassant and Iberian put up before market clues. Double Jump is the clear pick of those with experience.

This looks booked for a newcomer. MAFNOOD makes plenty of appeal on paper. Treasure Time is next best.

14:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (3/1 +40%) Hidden Pearl	3/1(+40%)	(4) Hidden Pearl 3/1, Just the one win from 35 starts but her consistency last year is hard to knock, second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) when last seen in December. Live player on return to action. Her win came over 1m6f at Bath last summer and she's respected back from a break.
2 2nd (8) (4.5/1 +0%) Pledge Of Peace	4.5/1(+0%)	(8) Pledge Of Peace 4.5/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 9/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. 27-race maiden who was disappointing at Lingfield last time and others are more convincing.
3 3rd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Foursome	4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Foursome 4.5/1, 14/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm) 17 days ago, switched entering final 1f and one paced. Each-way claims back up in trip. 0-15 but she's made some late gains at 1m4f last twice; could be dangerous back up in trip.
4 4th (6) (6/1 +33%) Henry The Fifth	6/1(+33%)	(6) Henry The Fifth 6/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since that sole win in 2022. Last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 7/1) 43 days ago, never a threat on back of 8 weeks off/following a wind op. Better showing not ruled out returned to scene of sole career success. His win came over C&D but he's now 1-27 and comes with risks attached.
5th 5th (2) (4.5/1 -80%) Manyana	4.5/1(-80%)	(2) Manyana 4.5/1, 9/2, second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to firm) 16 days ago, headway 3f out and staying on. Remains a maiden but not discounted from 1 lb higher mark. 0-10 but she returned to some form with second at Nottingham (1m6f) last time; key player.
6th 6th (5) (5.5/1 -38%) Owen Little	5.5/1(-38%)	(5) Owen Little 5.5/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford (14f) in August, never dangerous having not been ideally placed. Not out of things from this sort of mark if ready to roll after 10 months off. Below form in final four runs last season and has questions to answer on his comeback.
7th 7th (1) (18/1 -13%) Creationist	18/1(-13%)	(1) Creationist 18/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2019. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 28/1) in February, shuffled back to last over 2f out and merely plugging on. Tough to assess back from 4 months off. Both wins were on AW in 2019 and has been well held in both runs this year; opposable.
8th 8th (9) (125/1 -150%) Luna Light	125/1(-150%)	(9) Luna Light 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Dean Ivory when ninth of 10 in claimer (250/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Tailed off in all three runs (1m) and needs a transformation on her handicap/turf debut.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

MANYANA was only raised 1lb in the ratings for finishing second by a length at Nottingham last time in this grade and she hit the line strongly, suggesting that she is the one to beat. The main threat might be Hidden Pearl, who returns from a break following a second at Wolverhampton when last seen and she is fancied to be thereabouts. Owen Little could bounce back and get involved.

HIDDEN PEARL has been absent for 6 months, yet she proved a model of consistency during the second half of last year and could be worth chancing to make a winning return in a wide-open staying handicap. Manyana, on the back of her recent Nottingham second and C&D winner Henry The Fifth are a couple of others to consider.

Most of these have something to prove but MANYANA turned things around with a second in similar conditions at Nottingham two weeks ago.

14:40 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (18/1 -13%) Crack Shot	18/1(-13%)	(2) Crack Shot 18/1, 22/1, ninth of 12 in novice at Newbury (7f, good, 22/1) on debut 27 days ago. 190,000gns yearling; 22-1, went down by 20l in novice at Newbury (7f, good) four weeks ago.
2 2nd (13) (5.5/1 -10%) Emma Emilleen	5.5/1(-10%)	(13) Emma Emilleen 5.5/1, Promising sort. 9/2, third of 9 in maiden at Beverley (8.4f, good) on reappearance 30 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Enters the argument judged on both her starts and should still have potential.
3 3rd (5) (9/1 -64%) Godwinson	9/1(-64%)	(5) Godwinson 9/1, Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Tiber Flow. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for top stable. Half-brother to 6f-7f winner Tiber Flow (RPR 111); from a top yard; needs a market check.
4 4th (11) (40/1 -186%) Ayyab	40/1(-186%)	(11) Ayyab 40/1, 9/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) on debut 44 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. 9-1 seventh of ten in Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) in May, slow start but mid-race promise.
5th 5th (3) (2.25/1 +40%) Eddie Temple	2.25/1(+40%)	(3) Eddie Temple 2.25/1, Twice-raced colt. Hooded first time, not seen to best effect when eighth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 43 days ago, keeping on from well back. Open to improvement. Beaten about 4l in 7f maidens at Sandown last August and Kempton (hooded) six weeks ago.
6th 6th (9) (2.75/1 +39%) Sealine	2.75/1(+39%)	(9) Sealine 2.75/1, Promising individual. Shaped better than result when fifth of 8 in Chester (7.5f, good) 19 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely capable of better. Fair form in the first and latest of his three starts; can have his say in this line-up.
7th 7th (7) (40/1 -150%) Paternoster Square	40/1(-150%)	(7) Paternoster Square 40/1, 4/1, seventh of 9 in novice at Thirsk (8f, heavy) on debut 54 days ago, slowly away and never involved. 4-1, slow start when remote seventh of nine in novice at Thirsk (1m, heavy) in April.
8th 8th (15) (28/1 +0%) Movie Star Looks	28/1(+0%)	(15) Movie Star Looks 28/1, 18/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Kempton (1m) on debut in November. 18-1, slowly away and ran green in novice at Kempton (1m, AW) last November.
9th 9th (4) (40/1 -122%) Frankfreya	40/1(-122%)	(4) Frankfreya 40/1, 18/1, achieved little when remote fourth of 5 in novice at Ffos Las (1m, soft, 18/1) on debut last September, very slowly away. 18-1, lost touch from over 2f out in a strong novice at Ffos Las (1m) last September.
10th 10th (14) (66/1 -32%) Flammable	66/1(-32%)	(14) Flammable 66/1, Has more than hinted at ability in 2 starts over 1¼m in recent weeks but possibly more one for handicaps after this. Well beaten both starts; looks bred for at least 1m2f but steps down in trip today.
11th 11th (6) (3.5/1 -5%) Master Chartwell	3.5/1(-5%)	(6) Master Chartwell 3.5/1, 20/1 and tongue strap on, fair form when fifth of 6 in novice at York (1m, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. May do better. Beaten just over 7l at York; that was in serious company and makes him a leading candidate.
12th 12th (8) (18/1 +36%) Redcliff Glen	18/1(+36%)	(8) Redcliff Glen 18/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fair form when third of 9 in maiden (18/1) at Kempton (1m) in January. Off 160 days. Major improvement when third of nine in maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in January.
13th 13th (1) (150/1 -200%) Socialist Agenda	150/1(-200%)	(1) Socialist Agenda 150/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Never involved on recent C&D Flat debut and can only be watched here. 3-3 in bumpers and won two hurdle races; below form lately, including C&D novice latest.
14th 14th (10) (200/1 -33%) Trackman	200/1(-33%)	(10) Trackman 200/1, Well held in 2 starts 6 months apart. Beaten 28l at Newmarket (7f) last October and 25l at Yarmouth (1m, good) early last month.
15th 15th (12) (150/1 -50%) Dalatara	150/1(-50%)	(12) Dalatara 150/1, 66/1, twelfth of 14 in novice at Haydock (8f, good to firm) on debut 20 days ago. Can only watch. 66-1, no show in novice at Haydock (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of SEALINE, who has run well here before when fourth on debut and looked to be getting the hang of things late on at Chester last month. The son of Australia is narrowly preferred to Emma Emilleen, and Master Chartwell, who took part in a hot race at York on his racecourse bow. Others to note include Godwinson, Paternoster Square and Redcliff Glen.

Those with experience don't set the bar that high so a chance is taken on William Haggas newcomer GODWINSON whose smart half-brother Tiber Flow made a winning debut in these silks. Emma Emilleen probably won't really come into her own until tackling 1¼m+ but has shown enough in her 2 starts around 1m to suggest she can make her presence felt here. Sealine and Eddie Temple are others to consider.

It wasn't just the winner Mostabshir who makes the novice event contested by MASTER CHARTWELL at York look appealing form.

14:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5.5/1 +54%) Back See Daa	5.5/1(+54%)	(4) Back See Daa 5.5/1, Close second on Newcastle's AW last November and showed improved form when repeating the feat on her 7f Doncaster reappearance 12 days ago. Thereabouts. Beaten by a newcomer at Doncaster and probably tackling classier opposition now.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 +36%) Sea Of Thieves	7/1(+36%)	(2) Sea Of Thieves 7/1, Left last year's debut behind when springing a 66/1 surprise in 7f Haydock novice on reappearance 3 weeks ago. May do better again but a good deal more will be required to defy a penalty in this line-up. Looked nice in winning at Haydock but a penalty asks plenty of her this time.
3 3rd (11) (2/1 +64%) Satirical	2/1(+64%)	(11) Satirical 2/1, Kingman filly who went off at 8/11 but was just denied on her Haydock debut last May. Not seen again until seventh of 13 at Doncaster in the autumn, travelling before tiring on testing ground. Remains capable of better and Frankie Dettori's only ride on the card. Soft ground perhaps to blame for second run having shaped well on good-ground debut.
4 4th (13) (14/1 +0%) Tajalat	14/1(+0%)	(13) Tajalat 14/1, Useful pedigree but achieved no more than fair form when third in 2 outings over 7f last month. Early days but more will be needed here. Open to further progress but this might be a shade tough for her.
5th 5th (14) (11/1 -29%) Value Added	11/1(-29%)	(14) Value Added 11/1, Plenty to like about her C&D debut second on heavy ground last backend, travelling powerfully before lack of experience found her out. Withdrawn after breaking out of the stalls on her intended reappearance in May. Definitely more to come. Runner-up on heavy here last season, shaping well; did hold an Oaks entry.
6th 6th (3) (33/1 +50%) Avon Light	33/1(+50%)	(3) Avon Light 33/1, Lightning Spear filly. Closely related to 7f-9.5f winner King of Naples and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Drochaid. Will need to be very useful to make a winning debut here. Well bred but needs to be smart to defy her lack of experience.
7th 7th (6) (8/1 +33%) Classic Times	8/1(+33%)	(6) Classic Times 8/1, Sister to very smart winner up to 8.5f Newspaperofrecord and half-sister to smart 6f winner Classical Times. David Egan on stable's other runner but she catches the eye on pedigree and needs a betting check. Plenty to like on paper and from a strong stable so needs a market check.
8th 8th (12) (66/1 +56%) Showy	66/1(+56%)	(12) Showy 66/1, More one for the longer term judged on her 1¼m course debut in April. Allowed to go off at 150-1 for her debut here in April (1m2f, soft) and ran accordingly.
9th 9th (5) (66/1 +0%) Beach Kitty	66/1(+0%)	(5) Beach Kitty 66/1, Very green but ultimately caught the eye when ninth of 14 on her 1m Haydock debut 3 weeks ago, finishing with running left after being badly hampered over 1f out. Capable of better but this looks a warm race. Outpaced from an early stage when ninth at Haydock (1m, good to firm).
10th 10th (10) (6/1 +57%) Sanction	6/1(+57%)	(10) Sanction 6/1, Camelot half-sister to very smart 6f and winner Sense of Duty. Dam 1m winner. Interesting newcomer. Excellent pedigree and in top hands, but lack of experience may hold her back.
11th 11th (9) (25/1 +62%) Fox Island	25/1(+62%)	(9) Fox Island 25/1, Fair fourth in fast-ground maidens at Leicester (6f) and Nottingham (1m) last summer. Improvement will be needed on this return to action. Probably best watched with a view to when she enters handicaps.
12th 12th (15) (12/1 +14%) Without Remorse	12/1(+14%)	(15) Without Remorse 12/1, Make Believe filly. Sister to smart winner up to 1m Tammani and half-sister to 1¼m winner Meadow Creek and winner up to 7f Solomon's Bay, both smart. Dam 1½m winner. It'll be interesting to see how much strength there is behind her in the betting. Related to some smart types; top connections and market informative.
13th 13th (8) (100/1 -52%) Fast Affair	100/1(-52%)	(8) Fast Affair 100/1, More one for handicaps based on her 2 outings over 1m 6 months apart. Well held in a pair of 1m novices and has loads to find in this company.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

LOSE YOURSELF sets a very high standard for this contest with a rating of 101, after she was only beaten a head in the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket when last seen in October. She could have way too much class for these and it's highly likely this will be a stepping stone to better things. Value Added shaped very well on debut when only touched off by a neck and should have much more to come, while Satirical may appreciate the return to a better surface.

LOSE YOURSELF sets a very useful standard and has to be the call. Satirical drew a blank in 2 outings last year but the fact she went off at short odds on her debut suggests she's well regarded and it's potentially significant that Frankie Dettori comes across for the ride. Value Added should have more to offer on the back of her promising C&D debut second last autumn, while Sanction and Without Remorse are newcomers to monitor in the betting.

For all that there's some nice potential on display, LOSE YOURSELF sets the bar intimidatingly high on her Group-placed form.

15:00 Yarmouth Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (0.73/1 +9%) Catwalk Model	0.73/1(+9%)	(2) Catwalk Model 0.73/1, Lightly-raced filly. 6/1, excellent second of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago (Minack back in fifth). Reproduction of that effort would probably suffice here. Second at Nottingham on her return and sets the standard on that improved form; key player.
2 2nd (6) (3.33/1 -33%) Beau Roc	3.33/1(-33%)	(6) Beau Roc 3.33/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 6/4, last of 3 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and should be in the mix if responding well to the new headgear. 0-7 but she has a pretty solid record and is respected back on turf; cheekpieces added.
3 3rd (7) (4.5/1 +50%) Scramble	4.5/1(+50%)	(7) Scramble 4.5/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in maiden (9/2) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 5 days ago, slowly away. Starting to look exposed. Placed on four occasions but she's now 0-9 and has been well below form last twice.
4 4th (4) (8.5/1 +0%) Minack	8.5/1(+0%)	(4) Minack 8.5/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, fifth of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 11/1) on debut 16 days ago. Likely she will be seen in a better light here with that experience to draw upon. Has a good pedigree but she made a low-key start at Nottingham two weeks ago.
5th 5th (5) (22/1 +33%) Ali Jewels	22/1(+33%)	(5) Ali Jewels 22/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good, 100/1) on debut 28 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. 100-1 and little short-term promise when beaten 17l at Newmarket last month (7f, good).
6th 6th (1) (150/1 -127%) Tilsworth Jade	150/1(-127%)	(1) Tilsworth Jade 150/1, Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. 250/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in minor event at Southwell (5f). Off 140 days and back up in trip here. Hard to warm to. 13-race maiden who has struggled in her last five starts; can only be watched.
7th 7th (3) (66/1 -164%) Grainne O Maille	66/1(-164%)	(3) Grainne O Maille 66/1, Equiano filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 7.5f), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Audacity of Hope. Probably best watched on debut. Yard 0-18 in maidens in recent years and she's probably one for further down the line.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Yarmouth Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

CATWALK MODEL was five lengths clear of the third last time at Nottingham and she could improve for that seasonal reappearance for the Amy Murphy stable. The daughter of Charm Spirit looks to face similar conditions and she is fancied to go one better. Her main rival looks to be Beau Roc, who is rated the same and could improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces with Jamie Spencer booked, while any market support for Grainne O Maille would be of interest.

CATWALK MODEL pulled nicely clear of the rest when chasing home a promising type on her reappearance at Nottingham and is taken to go one better here. Minack was around 9 lengths adrift of the selection in that maiden but that she's entitled to come on for that and it would be no surprise to see her finish closer this time. Beau Roc can be expected to give a good account of herself, albeit without being quite good enough.

Preference is for CATWALK MODEL, who was runner-up at Nottingham on her return and sets a fair standard on that improved form.

15:10 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/1 +0%) Bernadine	7/1(+0%)	(3) Bernadine 7/1, Won back-to-back events over 8f in ready fashion at Kempton in January and February but failed to reproduce that form back on turf at Leicester last month. Others preferred. Two 1m wins on AW this year; race didn't set up for her back on turf latest; more to come.
2 2nd (7) (12/1 +0%) Cariad	12/1(+0%)	(7) Cariad 12/1, Latest win at Lingfield in February. 6/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Three AW wins but yet to run to the same level on turf; now tried in headgear.
3 3rd (8) (3/1 -9%) Coloane	3/1(-9%)	(8) Coloane 3/1, Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 18/1) 17 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlist material. Has shown enough to think a small handicap could fall her way; headgear now added.
4 4th (5) (9/1 +36%) Honeymooner	9/1(+36%)	(5) Honeymooner 9/1, Seventh of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Improvement required. Struggled since handicapping; down in weights but needs new blinkers to turn things around.
5th 5th (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Top Of The Class	7.5/1(+38%)	(6) Top Of The Class 7.5/1, 9/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 111 days. Each-way claims back on turf. Ran okay twice on AW in February; needs more if she's to break her duck here.
6th 6th (2) (7/1 +30%) Forever Proud	7/1(+30%)	(2) Forever Proud 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, creditable eighth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not seen to best effect on handicap debut; still has time to do better.
7th 7th (4) (7/1 -56%) Hildegard	7/1(-56%)	(4) Hildegard 7/1, Matched debut form when fourth of 14 in minor event (50/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago and could have more to offer on handicap bow. Promise in novice company and should have more to come now handicapping.
8th 8th (9) (20/1 -122%) Heartbreaking	20/1(-122%)	(9) Heartbreaking 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in minor event (40/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago, slowly away. May do better now tried in blinkers on handicap debut. Peak RPR of 58 in three maiden/novice runs; this more suitable and now tried in blinkers.
9th 9th (11) (33/1 -65%) Twilight Jazz	33/1(-65%)	(11) Twilight Jazz 33/1, 50/1, last of 7 in maiden at this course (6.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others more appealing. This looks more suitable than last time but still not easily recommended.
10th 10th (10) (22/1 -38%) Eva Rosie	22/1(-38%)	(10) Eva Rosie 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Pontefract (10f, good) 20 days ago, slowly away. Work to do. Modest form thus far but positives can be gleaned from her handicap debut.
11th 11th (1) (6/1 +14%) Menalippe	6/1(+14%)	(1) Menalippe 6/1, Below best at Leicester latest but had posted a good second at Brighton (7f) previously and remains fairly treated. Blinkers back on. Two 7f wins last year; good run at Brighton last month but less good latest; stamina a ?.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up on two of her last three starts and not beaten far on just her second run on Turf at Windsor, COLOANE has shown more than enough to suggest that she can get off the mark at the ninth time of asking. That may be at the main expense of the capable Menalippe, and Hildegard, who should be suited by going further up in distance ever so slightly.

Preference is for HILDEGARD, who remains open to improvement and begins her handicap career on a workable mark. Coloane and Menalippe make up the shortlist.

Forever Proud and Bernadine can go well but EVA ROSIE left the impression she could do significantly better last time.

15:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/1 +31%) Chealamy	11/1(+31%)	(3) Chealamy 11/1, Shaped well all 3 starts at 2 yrs and again when runner-up on return/handicap debut at Southwell (1m). Possibly didn't stay 1¼m in Haydock maiden won by the potentially very smart Al Asifah (listed winner since) and worth a second look back down in trip/returned to handicap company. Reasonable to forgive her two defeats since finishing second in an AW handicap.
2 2nd (1) (28/1 -75%) Natzor	28/1(-75%)	(1) Natzor 28/1, Promising third in an 11-runner Newcastle novice (1m) on debut in March. Possibly unsuited by testing conditions both starts since at around 1¼m and worth another chance back down in trip on better ground for this handicap bow. Gelded. Decent debut on the AW and subsequent defeats have come on soft turf (over 1m2f).
3 3rd (11) (25/1 -14%) Outgun	25/1(-14%)	(11) Outgun 25/1, Positives to glean from his 3 starts on the AW last year and it's likely that he'll be seen in a better light now venturing down the handicap route, albeit this particular race looks competitive. Others preferred on this occasion. Open to improvement now handicapping on the turf but this initial mark is hardly a gift.
4 4th (12) (8/1 +27%) Johnjay	8/1(+27%)	(12) Johnjay 8/1, Gelded during the winter and improved when making a winning handicap for new yard at Bath in April. Appeared to find 1¼m on deep ground too much of an ask next time but better when sixth of 13 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) recently and he's not without each-way hope. Gelded, with a new yard and back from a break when winning at Bath; not built on that.
5th 5th (7) (10/1 +29%) Forest Demon	10/1(+29%)	(7) Forest Demon 10/1, Ended 2-y-o campaign on a winning note in a 7f Kempton nursery. Bettered reappearance effort on deep ground when fifth of 9 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but one or two of these make more appeal all the same. Nursery winner last season; can be forgiven his two below-par runs this campaign.
6th 6th (2) (1.88/1 +46%) Monopolise	1.88/1(+46%)	(2) Monopolise 1.88/1, Ended 2022 with a pair of nursery wins and hasn't done much wrong in 3 starts this season, most recently finding just one too good in a 14-runner York handicap (7f, good to firm). Winner of that race has gone again since and he's a big player back at 1m off the same mark. Given how he finished last time at York, returning to 1m looks a bonus.
7th 7th (4) (20/1 -11%) Lunarscape	20/1(-11%)	(4) Lunarscape 20/1, Winner of 6f Goodwood novice on second of her 3 starts as a 2-y-o, and reappearance second in a Windsor handicap represented a step forward. Perhaps the race came too soon back at Goodwood a couple of weeks later and she remains of interest. Lost a shoe at Goodwood last time but that effort still raises some doubts.
8th 8th (10) (7/1 -75%) Inverlochy	7/1(-75%)	(10) Inverlochy 7/1, Promising fourth in the Newmarket novice won by none other than Mawj on sole 2-y-o start. Reappearance effort on the AW was encouraging and while she failed to build on that at Carlisle (7f, good) next time, there could be better to come now upped to 1m for this handicap debut. There was no improvement in her latest third and bit to prove now handicapping.
9th 9th (8) (10/1 +9%) Gold As Glass	10/1(+9%)	(8) Gold As Glass 10/1, Successful sole start at 2 yrs in 7f Newmarket novice and shaped as though in need of the run when fourth on return at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in April. Needs to raise her game now handicapping but it's entirely possible that she will do just that. Not strong races in which he's finished first and fourth; handicap debut.
10th 10th (13) (25/1 -108%) Believe You Me	25/1(-108%)	(13) Believe You Me 25/1, Showed a bit in a couple of Kempton maidens towards the end of 2022, and small step forward in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when fifth on return in 7f novice here (good) last month. More needed now pitched into a handicap. Seemingly better for cheekpieces when a never-dangerous fifth in a 7f maiden here.
11th 11th (5) (10/1 -122%) Achillea	10/1(-122%)	(5) Achillea 10/1, Signs of ability on first of her 2 starts as a juvenile and improved when third to a pair of promising Godolphin fillies on return at Newmarket (7f, good) last month. Further progress could be on the cards now moving up in trip for this handicap debut. It wasn't a bad maiden in which she ran third at Newmarket; considered.
12th 12th (14) (14/1 -17%) Italian Magic	14/1(-17%)	(14) Italian Magic 14/1, Encouraging signs on his introduction at Nottingham in April and, though safely held both subsequent starts, he appears to have been brought along with handicaps in mind. Not discounted with start apprentice Billy Loughnane booked. Not progressed from an okay debut and this is no easy start to handicap career.
13th 13th (9) (14/1 +44%) Garrick Street	14/1(+44%)	(9) Garrick Street 14/1, Related to numerous winners and made the frame on each of his 3 starts on the AW during the winter. However, he was out with the washing tackling turf for the first time on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good) and needs to get back on track here. Easy to back ahead of his handicap debut at Sandown and ran no race at all.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

MONOPOLISE has the best form on offer and jointly sets a reasonable standard for the rest to aim at. This marks a slight drop in class for the three-year-old after his highly commendable second in a 14-runner handicap at York last moth, form which was boosted by the winner brushing aside an 84-rated rival on his next start. The unexposed Achillea is the main danger as she enters handicaps for the first time on a workable mark. Inverlochy completes the shortlist.

This looks very competitive and the suggestion is MONOPOLISE, who chased home the progressive Starnberg at York recently, form which the winner boosted when following up in good style at Nottingham last week. Achillea shouldn't be underestimated and is next on the list ahead of Chealamy, Inverlochy and Johnjay.

This looks very open. ACHILLEA is worth chancing on her handicap debut after surpassing market expectations in a Newmarket maiden.

15:35 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2/1 +60%) Twayblade	2/1(+60%)	(3) Twayblade 2/1, C&D winner in April. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 5/1) 38 days ago. Looks competitive if shrugging off latest effort. Made all in a C&D handicap in April but that was on soft and his form has slumped since.
2 2nd (6) (2.25/1 -29%) Mucky Mulconry	2.25/1(-29%)	(6) Mucky Mulconry 2.25/1, 3/1, career best when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Up 5 lb but expected to be bang there. Won at Wolverhampton latest; big player if he can continue the good work back on turf.
3 3rd (5) (4.5/1 -29%) Byefornow	4.5/1(-29%)	(5) Byefornow 4.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield in April. 13/2, only sixth of 8 in handicap there (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Things didn't go her way at 5f last time and she looks interesting back up in trip.
4 4th (7) (33/1 +50%) Darlo Pride	33/1(+50%)	(7) Darlo Pride 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs to get back on track. Has struggled at big prices in all five runs; now drops to 6f with tongue-tie added.
5th 5th (2) (8.5/1 +23%) Goose Rock	8.5/1(+23%)	(2) Goose Rock 8.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in February. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving George Scott. Not ruled out in different headgear. Well held in last three runs for George Scott and has something to prove for new yard.
6th 6th (8) (50/1 -25%) Huckleberry	50/1(-25%)	(8) Huckleberry 50/1, 50/1, only eighth of 9 to Mucky Mulconry in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Makes turf debut with lots to find. Half-brother to eight winners but he's finished down the field in all of his seven runs.
7th 7th (1) (8/1 -60%) Irish Rocket	8/1(-60%)	(1) Irish Rocket 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden, best run when fourth of 6 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f, 33/1) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut with more required at these weights. Tongue-tie is added and she's a possible improver back up in trip on handicap debut.
8th 8th (4) (14/1 -27%) Universal Grace	14/1(-27%)	(4) Universal Grace 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/2). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Didn't progress as a 2yo and needs to raise her game back up in trip on her return.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The penny seems to have dropped for MUCKY MULCONRY lately, having posted a series of creditable efforts before last month's Wolverhampton success. The son of Profitable must compete from a 5lb higher mark back on the grass, but he might have more to offer for the Michael Wigham team. Kevin Philippart De Foy landed the corresponding event 12 months ago, and his representative Byefornow merits respect in the capable hands of Benoit De La Sayette. Twayblade is another to consider.

A few of these arrive with question marks against them so MUCKY MULCONRY is fancied to defy a 5 lb rise for his recent Wolverhampton success and go in again. Twayblade and Byefornow appeal as the pair to give Michael Wigham's 3-y-o most to do and can chase him home in that order.

Top of the list is MUCKY MULCONRY, who has been on an upward curve for his new yard and hit the target on AW three weeks ago.

15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (3/1 +0%) Juan Les Pins	3/1(+0%)	(4) Juan Les Pins 3/1, Resurgent for his current yard last term, winning 4 in a row and third in Ayr Gold Cup final start. Shaped better than result when eleventh of 21 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, soft, 22/1) 40 days ago, nearest finish. Back on a workable mark. C&D winner who has had excuses for both runs this year; type to pop up soon.
2 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +29%) Another Romance	2.5/1(+29%)	(1) Another Romance 2.5/1, Progressed into a very useful 6f performer last season. Not seen for 8 months but won on her 2022 reappearance. Respected despite top weight. Two fine efforts last September; still has low mileage but an eight-month absence to defy.
3 3rd (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Mokaatil	7.5/1(+38%)	(6) Mokaatil 7.5/1, C&D winner. 16/1, bit below form ninth of 20 in Epsom Dash (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Now below last winning mark. Outpaced but stayed on well for a midfield finish in the Dash; C&D winner; dangerous mark.
4 4th (3) (40/1 -60%) Dubai Station	40/1(-60%)	(3) Dubai Station 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 14/1, last of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Others are preferred. Impressive on AW in March; things haven't gone smoothly since; this may not be run to suit.
5th 5th (2) (3.6/1 +10%) Lethal Nymph	3.6/1(+10%)	(2) Lethal Nymph 3.6/1, Looked progressive when landing back-to-back Ascot handicaps last September. Off 8 months before fading sixth of 9 at Windsor (6f) 24 days ago. Merits consideration with that run under his belt. Did well last season and he may take a good step forward from last month's reappearance.
6th 6th (5) (6/1 -9%) Gulliver	6/1(-9%)	(5) Gulliver 6/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, nearest finish. On a long losing run but well treated and latest run more encouraging; needs a good pace.
7th 7th (7) (8/1 -60%) Temple Bruer	8/1(-60%)	(7) Temple Bruer 8/1, Made it 4 wins in only 7 starts for this yard when shrugging off a poor run on his Brighton reappearance to win at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Dangerous to rule out further progress. 4-7 since joining this yard, including a recent Doncaster win; should go well once more.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ANOTHER ROMANCE was last seen running with huge credit in a Listed event at Newmarket in October. This represents a big drop in grade for the daughter of Night Of Thunder and she could prove very tough to beat against this level of competition. The main danger might be Gulliver, who ran well in this grade last time at Ripon when getting up for fourth and he could have a say off the same mark. Lethal Nymph also merits consideration.

A very useful sprint in which the vote goes to LETHAL NYMPH who shaped as if needing the run on his Windsor reappearance and could be spot on now. Temple Bruer only got a 3 lb nudge for his recent Doncaster success and is second choice ahead of the reopposing Another Romance.

Temple Bruer continues on the up for his current yard but LETHAL NYMPH may leave his reappearance well behind him.

16:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (9/1 -29%) Flying Secret	9/1(-29%)	(9) Flying Secret 9/1, Stripped fitter for reappearance and produced an improved showing to score at Yarmouth last time. Promising apprentice takes 7 lb off, so he's worthy of consideration. Off mark at the 11th attempt when winning in Class 5 latest (good time); this is tougher.
2 2nd (1) (6/1 +33%) Popmaster	6/1(+33%)	(1) Popmaster 6/1, Went without a win in 2022 but he posted some good efforts, notably when runner-up in the Wokingham at the Royal Meeting. Yet to fire this term but becoming well treated. 2nd in 2022 Wokingham off 8lb higher; nothing has gone right this year; stamina query.
3 3rd (10) (9/1 +36%) King Cabo	9/1(+36%)	(10) King Cabo 9/1, 11/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, outbattling runner-up. Faces a much stiffer assignment back on turf in a more competitive race. Game winner at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; up two grades and vulnerable.
4 4th (6) (4.5/1 +10%) Persuasion	4.5/1(+10%)	(6) Persuasion 4.5/1, Is a long time without a win and needs things to drop right. He's on a feasible mark, however, and his recent third at Haydock was encouraging. Yet to win for this yard but usually runs well, including all 3 turf runs in 2023; claims.
5th 5th (2) (12/1 -71%) Lyndon B	12/1(-71%)	(2) Lyndon B 12/1, Ended last year in top form and shaped as if he'd come on for his reappearance at Goodwood. Should be spot on now, so can't be discounted. 2nd of 19 over C&D on final run last year; should come on for recent return; respected.
6th 6th (4) (3.5/1 +42%) Mister Bluebird	3.5/1(+42%)	(4) Mister Bluebird 3.5/1, Likeable type who picked up his first win of this campaign in typically straightforward style at Goodwood 4 days ago. Should go well under a penalty if the race doesn't come too soon. Got up late to win at Goodwood on Sunday; penalised but still unexposed over 7f.
7th 7th (11) (50/1 -67%) Kimifive	50/1(-67%)	(11) Kimifive 50/1, Gained his first win in over 3 years at Epsom in August and ran to a similar level when second at Carlisle on next start. Struggled in stronger race at Ascot on final outing and best watched after 8 months off. Ended long losing run at Epsom last summer; absent since a poor run 258 days ago.
8th 8th (3) (5/1 +23%) Top Secret	5/1(+23%)	(3) Top Secret 5/1, Completed a double at Kempton towards the end of last season and returned to action with a creditable second here last month. Drop to 7f is no issue and he's likely to be on the premises. Ended 2022 on the up and ran well in a good 1m handicap here on his return; in the mix.
9th 9th (5) (8/1 +27%) Able Kane	8/1(+27%)	(5) Able Kane 8/1, Ended 2022 below par and yet to hit top form so far this term, although there was more encouragement at Goodwood last time. Not completely dismissed. Best run of the year when 4th at Goodwood three weeks ago; good mark on 2022 best.
10th 10th (12) (12/1 +45%) Sergeant Tibbs	12/1(+45%)	(12) Sergeant Tibbs 12/1, Course winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth here 8 days ago. Tends to struggle in this grade of handicap, though. Running well in defeat for his new yard but stepping back up to 7f not enough to tempt.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Mister Bluebird is highly regarded after his game effort to win at Goodwood on Sunday, but a 5lb penalty demands more of him and only a personal best will suffice. With that in mind, it might pay to focus more attention on PERSUASION, who runs off 7lb lower than his last winning mark and, given William Buick was in the saddle for that success, the jockey booking suggests connections are confident of another big run. Able Kane, Flying Secret and King Cabo also warrant respect.

HICKORY boasted a progressive profile prior to a minor blip at Kempton last time, so he's fancied to resume winning ways returning to turf. Mister Bluebird is an obvious danger following his win at Goodwood and Persuasion could make his presence felt if the race is run to suit.

Top Secret ran well here on his reappearance but LYNDON B can step forward from last month's return to action at Goodwood.

16:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (0.44/1 -33%) Eastern Charm	0.44/1(-33%)	(1) Eastern Charm 0.44/1, Promising individual. C&D winner in April. Unlucky fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/4) 7 days ago, going well when hampered 1f out. More to offer and hard to beat dropped in grade. Won over C&D on handicap debut and she didn't get the breaks here last time; key player.
2 2nd (5) (18/1 +64%) Primrose Maid	18/1(+64%)	(5) Primrose Maid 18/1, Poor filly. 125/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago, hampered. Needs to step forward. Well held in all seven starts and has tough task.
3 3rd (7) (14/1 -17%) River Lyne	14/1(-17%)	(7) River Lyne 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Not dismissed if back on song. No progress and this step up to 1m needs to make a big difference.
4 4th (6) (8.5/1 +58%) Puzzletown	8.5/1(+58%)	(6) Puzzletown 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Visor on 1st time now. Down the field in all five runs, including two heavy defeats this term; visor is now tried.
5th 5th (4) (40/1 -300%) Prima Valentina	40/1(-300%)	(4) Prima Valentina 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Now drops into a classified event but she needs a transformation on this step up to 1m.
6th 6th (3) (150/1 -127%) Miss Maisiepaige	150/1(-127%)	(3) Miss Maisiepaige 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in handicap (250/1) at this course (11.5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Significantly back down in trip with work to do. Has struggled at massive prices in all five runs, including two handicaps; lots to prove.
7th 7th (2) (4/1 +38%) Grand Central	4/1(+38%)	(2) Grand Central 4/1, Modest maiden. Below-par fifth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Place claims if back on track. 0-17 but he went close at Wolverhampton on penultimate run and is in the mix back on turf.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

EASTERN CHARM met trouble in running when a beaten favourite here last week, but the unexposed daughter of Kodiac can gain her just rewards given a clear passage. Prima Valentina has struggled over sprint trips recently, though she might improve for a step up in distance and must be considered, while Grand Central is most appealing of the remainder.

EASTERN CHARM arrives on the up and can also boast a C&D win so she holds very strong claims for William Haggas. Grand Central has the form to take second spot ahead of River Lyne, who also has place prospects if getting back to her best.

This looks a good opportunity for EASTERN CHARM, who won over C&D on her penultimate run and still has untapped potential.

16:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Bayraat	4/1(+0%)	(3) Bayraat 4/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt. Yet to win but shown clear potential; repeat of last week's 7f 2nd would see him go close.
2 2nd (1) (2/1 -6%) Dolly Gray	2/1(-6%)	(1) Dolly Gray 2/1, 11/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D (firm) 8 days ago, having run of race. May do better still and boasts strong claims of defying the penalty. Improved effort to win easily over C&D last week; easy lead not assured here though.
3 3rd (6) (33/1 -32%) Salta Resta	33/1(-32%)	(6) Salta Resta 33/1, Unreliable type. 8/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, firm). Off 11 months. Others make more appeal. Absent for 11 months and she'll need to leave earlier turf form behind her to win.
4 4th (8) (10/1 -43%) Mine That Ship	10/1(-43%)	(8) Mine That Ship 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 28 days ago, nearest finish. Hood on 1st time. Needs improvement from current mark. Not obviously well treated but leaves impression there's a bigger run in her; now hooded.
5th 5th (7) (10/1 +0%) Sam's Call	10/1(+0%)	(7) Sam's Call 10/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. 17/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Not completely dismissed. Poor strike-rate but he retains ability and returning to 6f can help; each-way claims.
6th 6th (5) (4/1 +0%) Fayasel	4/1(+0%)	(5) Fayasel 4/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago. One to consider. 7f AW winner in March; fair form since without really kicking on; fourth here latest.
7th 7th (4) (14/1 -27%) Mehmo	14/1(-27%)	(4) Mehmo 14/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 7/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 114 days. Back up in trip. Hard to know what mood he'll turn up in. Two 5f AW wins in January but off since February and he's 0-17 over 6f+.
8th 8th (2) (6.5/1 +68%) Impeller	6.5/1(+68%)	(2) Impeller 6.5/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/1) at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. On last winning mark and should appreciate this drop in class; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Dolly Gray went in by just over two lengths last time over C&D and she is likely to be bang there once more, despite carrying 5lb extra, but she could come out second best to MINE THAT SHIP. The daughter of Kodiac shaped well on her handicap bow last time at Newmarket and should have more to come, while Bayraat completes the shortlist.

DOLLY GRAY improved to score comfortably over C&D last week and she's preferred to Bayraat, who arrives on the back of a solid showing at Wetherby. 3-y-o Fayasel is the pick of the remainder.

Dolly Gray might find this harder than last week and BAYRAAT (nap) may be the one to lower her colours.

16:30 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (9/1 -80%) Treacherous	9/1(-80%)	(7) Treacherous 9/1, Ended lengthy losing run under a cool ride at Wolverhampton in December, suited by way the race developed. Stepped up on on his reappearance when fifth behind Showbiz at this C&D last month and he can give another good account. Multiple winner who likes to arrive late on the scene; ran okay behind Shobiz latest.
2 2nd (2) (1/1 +0%) Shobiz	1/1(+0%)	(2) Shobiz 1/1, After 11 months off, ran creditably when third at Goodwood in May and took a step forward when returning to winning ways in 18-runner contest at this C&D 15 days later. Displayed a willing attitude with William Buick back on board last time, so he looks to hold leading claims. Uncomplicated ride who was always up in the van before running out a 1l winner over C&D.
3 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +40%) Capote's Dream	4.5/1(+40%)	(6) Capote's Dream 4.5/1, Prolific in 2021 but failed to add to his tally in handicaps last year. Returned in good heart this season, making the frame on his first 2 starts before not ideally placed when mid-field at this C&D last month. Could bounce back in first-time tongue strap. Behind Shobiz in last two races and first-time tongue-tie will need to make a difference.
4 4th (1) (11/1 +21%) American Star	11/1(+21%)	(1) American Star 11/1, Reached a useful level when winning twice at 2 yrs. However, after a further 9 months off has struggled for form in handicaps this year, faring no better in first-time blinkers on his latest outing. Has enough to prove at present. Hasn't offered a great deal in three handicaps at Kempton since returning.
5th 5th (9) (10/1 +29%) Strike	10/1(+29%)	(9) Strike 10/1, Took advantage of a falling mark when opening his account in a Newmarket handicap (6f) last August and ran well when third at Kempton (7f) on his next outing. Probably needed the run after 6-month absence back at Kempton last time, but off a further 2 months since. Only 1-15 but on a useful mark and didn't run badly from a wide draw on AW return.
6th 6th (8) (40/1 -82%) Sarah's Verse	40/1(-82%)	(8) Sarah's Verse 40/1, Having dropped below her last winning mark, bounced back to form when recording a fourth course success at Bath (5f) in April, albeit having a perfect trip along the inside rail. Has been below that level all 3 starts since, so may just find others stronger. Has looked high in the weights since winning valuable 5f handicap at Bath (soft) in April.
7th 7th (5) (5/1 +17%) Magnificence	5/1(+17%)	(5) Magnificence 5/1, Had little recent form to her name but bounced back to near her best when runner-up at Haydock 6 days ago, promising better still for much of the way. On a workable mark and she's respected with a good-value claimer on board. 2lb well-in after her Haydock second but looks vulnerable for win purposes.
8th 8th (4) (40/1 -43%) Dakota Power	40/1(-43%)	(4) Dakota Power 40/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in a Wolverhampton minor event (6f) back in October 2021. Progressed again when third back at the same C&D next time, but tailed off when last seen in December of that year. Off 18 months ahead of his turf/handicap debut. Looked a promising type on the AW during second half 2021; gelded during absence.
9th 9th (3) (50/1 +0%) Jack's Point	50/1(+0%)	(3) Jack's Point 50/1, Ended losing run at Lingfield (6f, AW) on second start for Tony Carroll in 2022 but his form has gone the wrong way since, finishing down the field on all 3 outings this year for his current yard. Looks to be up against it. Down to a career-low mark on the back of some uninspiring runs.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Supporters of SHOBIZ will be pleased to see William Buick keeps the ride and a 4lb rise for a staying-on success over C&D last month doesn't look enough to hold him back. The five-year-old can get the better of Magnificence, who lost little in defeat at Haydock last Friday and is taken to go well off the same mark. Strike is now rated just 2lb above his last winning mark and may throw up some each-way value reverting to turf.

SHOBIZ produced his best effort when winning a competitive event at this C&D last month, rallying to lead again close home having had the worst of draw, and the 5-y-o can continue to go the right way for Charles Hills. He can follow up with William Buick again in the saddle, though Magnificence returned to form last time and is feared most, ahead of Treacherous.

The standout contender is SHOBIZ (nap), an uncomplicated sprinter who is still progressing.

16:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (22/1 -38%) Shorts On	22/1(-38%)	(5) Shorts On 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 34 days ago. Others have achieved more. On a reduced mark but his record stands at 1-18 and others are more convincing.
2 2nd (7) (9/1 +64%) Brazen Arrow	9/1(+64%)	(7) Brazen Arrow 9/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. 15/2, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 34 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Has record of 1-34 and he's been well held in his last four starts; opposable.
3 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +0%) The Cola Brasil	4.5/1(+0%)	(1) The Cola Brasil 4.5/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (3/1) at Cork (7f, soft) 41 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael J. Browne and blinkers back on. One to consider. Two turf wins in Ireland and was placed at Cork last time; dangerous for new yard.
4 4th (6) (5/1 +9%) Eyes	5/1(+9%)	(6) Eyes 5/1, Respectable 3 lengths sixth of 10 to Simply Gorgeous in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm, 4/1) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual AW winner but she's 0-11 on turf and was held behind Simply Gorgeous here last time.
5th 5th (4) (1.1/1 +63%) Mutanaaseq	1.1/1(+63%)	(4) Mutanaaseq 1.1/1, Latest win at Catterick in May. Good second of 13 in handicap back there (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 5 days ago, suited by strong pace. Major player. Won at Catterick (7f) last month before a close second there last week; high on the list.
6th 6th (2) (6.5/1 -18%) Simply Gorgeous	6.5/1(-18%)	(2) Simply Gorgeous 6.5/1, 8/1 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago, driven out. More needed here up 3 lb but couldn't rule out all the same. Won with hood added over C&D last time and a 3lb rise looks fair; big player again.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Despite being slowly away, SIMPLY GORGEOUS recorded a career-best effort to claim her first victory on turf last time out at this venue. This drop in trip shouldn't pose too many problems and the daughter of Time Test gets the nod to follow up off 3lb higher. If she fails to fire, Mutanaaseq may be able to pick up the pieces after hitting the line strongly over this trip when second at Catterick on his latest outing. The Cola Brasil is another to consider.

The in-form MUTANAASEQ did well to finish as close as he did when runner-up at Catterick last weekend and he makes plenty of appeal. The Cola Brasil will be a threat if able to back up his latest effort at Cork on debut for new connections, while Simply Gorgeous was a course winner last time and also enters calculations.

Preference is for Ruth Carr's resurgent 8yo MUTANAASEQ, who went close off this mark at Catterick on Saturday.

16:45 Leopardstown Maiden 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (2.75/1 +8%) Bella Blue Eyes	2.75/1(+8%)	(2) Bella Blue Eyes 2.75/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/4, third of 20 in maiden at this course (8f, good) 27 days ago, running on. Remains open to improvement. Did not appear latest as though a drop back in trip was needed; still looks a major player.
2 2nd (3) (1.38/1 +8%) Eternal Silence	1.38/1(+8%)	(3) Eternal Silence 1.38/1, Lightly-raced filly. 28/1, 13¾ lengths ninth of 10 to Tahiyra in Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh (8f, good) 18 days ago. Sets a very good standard on her 2-y-o form and solid claims returned to calmer waters. Much calmer waters to negotiate here than the Guineas and should take all the beating.
3 3rd (6) (6/1 -20%) Gypsy Woman	6/1(-20%)	(6) Gypsy Woman 6/1, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 10 in maiden at Cork (8f, good, 9/2) 29 days ago, held when edged right 1f out. Should be sharper for that first start for 10 months and fancied to be thereabouts. Well drawn and very likely that we have not seen the best of her yet; could go well.
4 4th (1) (14/1 +44%) Beauty Bella	14/1(+44%)	(1) Beauty Bella 14/1, Lightly-raced filly. 15/2, below form ninth of 20 in maiden at Naas (8f, good) 40 days ago, carrying head high. Had displayed fair form previously and better showing not ruled out. Possibly failed to get home over 1m at Naas last month; may have a bit to find in any case.
5th 5th (9) (4.5/1 +31%) Perseids	4.5/1(+31%)	(9) Perseids 4.5/1, Promising individual. Second of 12 in maiden (6/4) at Dundalk (7f), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 8 months. Stable having good spell. May well do better. Well capable of winning a maiden and won't be far away here despite her nine month absence.
6th 6th (10) (16/1 -14%) Rerkha	16/1(-14%)	(10) Rerkha 16/1, Once-raced filly. 9/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut, never nearer. Off 9 months. Stable in good form. Should have more to offer now embarking on 3-y-o campaign. Shaped with a deal of promise in a Naas maiden in September; well worth watching.
7th 7th (8) (250/1 -150%) O Merisi	250/1(-150%)	(8) O Merisi 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, twelfth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Likely type for low-grade handicaps further down the line. Soundly beaten in two maidens to date; needs this for a handicap mark.
8th 8th (7) (150/1 -127%) Irish Rumour	150/1(-127%)	(7) Irish Rumour 150/1, Footstepsinthesand filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Return of The Mak. Likely to improve for whatever she does tonight.
9th 9th (5) (33/1 +0%) Grey Beautiful	33/1(+0%)	(5) Grey Beautiful 33/1, €70,000 yearling, New Bay filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 6f Garrus and 1m winner Gin Blossom. Dam 7f winner. Wears tongue strap. Well bred newcomer wears a tongue-tie for her debut and best watched this time.
10th 10th (11) (100/1 -100%) Tiktok Time	100/1(-100%)	(11) Tiktok Time 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) 36 days ago, not unduly punished. Another likely type for handicaps moving forward this campaign. Definite promise in a pair of soft ground maidens in the spring; needs this for a mark.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ETERNAL SILENCE disappointed in the 1,000 Guineas but drops to maiden company and has Group 1-placed form. Third at Group 3 level last August, she ran another cracking race to finish third in the Moyglare Stakes in September and while her Classic run wasn't exciting, she became upset in the stalls then and should improve from that reappearance run. Bella Blue Eyes ran well in her reappearance in a maiden here last month when drawn wide, with the runner-up winning subsequently. She is vulnerable if the selection produces her best form but should at least give her a race. Rerkha, out of a Group 3 winner, ran well in a smart maiden last September and while she lacks race fitness, looks capable. Perseids showed useful form in two juvenile maidens but needs to improve on her reappearance run. Golden Spangle, Gypsy Woman and Beauty Bella are fairly capable and have small place claims. Grey Beautiful is a half-sister to a Group 3 winner but is tongue-tied on a somewhat belated debut.

ETERNAL SILENCE never figured on return in the Irish 1000 Guineas, yet the pick of her form gives her excellent claims returned to calmer waters and Jessica Harrington's filly is fancied to capitalise. Perseids, Gypsy Woman and Bella Blue Eyes all appeal as likely improvers also and head up the dangers.

These calmer waters should suit two-time Group placed filly ETERNAL SILENCE after little went right for her in the Irish Guineas

16:55 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (20/1 -43%) Buddy's Beauty	20/1(-43%)	(7) Buddy's Beauty 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, third of 5 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 200/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May do better. Has had issues with the stalls; some promise at Wolverhampton last month; 5f may help.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -227%) Apache Star	9/1(-227%)	(2) Apache Star 9/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 4/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 23 days ago. Solid claims in a weak event. More competitive on AW of late but needs extra if he's to gain a first turf success.
3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 -25%) Hot Scoop	7.5/1(-25%)	(3) Hot Scoop 7.5/1, Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 16/1) 9 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Big chance on last year's form and latest Wetherby run was okay; revival could be imminent.
4 4th (1) (1.5/1 +40%) Spanish Angel	1.5/1(+40%)	(1) Spanish Angel 1.5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 9/1) 6 days ago, well positioned. Makes the most appeal. Better on AW but handicapped accordingly; good 2nd in a better race last week; contender.
5th 5th (9) (9/1 -13%) Tilsworth Ony Ta	9/1(-13%)	(9) Tilsworth Ony Ta 9/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 20 days ago. Visor back on. Conditions should suit and he ran well enough at Bath latest to enter the reckoning.
6th 6th (8) (5.5/1 +61%) Coley's Koko	5.5/1(+61%)	(8) Coley's Koko 5.5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 8/1) 65 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Promise on AW for new yard in the spring; return to turf can help; handicapped to go well.
7th 7th (4) (7.5/1 +32%) Suanni	7.5/1(+32%)	(4) Suanni 7.5/1, Last of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Hasn't had much go his way this season and is on a handy mark. Should be making a big impact off his reduced mark but it's been a struggle so far in 2023.
8th 8th (10) (40/1 +39%) Trulie Good	40/1(+39%)	(10) Trulie Good 40/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm, 150/1) 15 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Plenty to find on form. Poor form over a variety of trips; this is weak but she's not easily recommended.
9th 9th (6) (8/1 +6%) Boarhunt	8/1(+6%)	(6) Boarhunt 8/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm, 13/2) 20 days ago. Stable going well and he might get back on track. Best two runs have come over 7f on Tapeta; 5f on fast turf asks a new question of him.

LTO Selection:

16:55 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

In this competitive contest marginal preference goes to SPANISH ANGEL, who has been a consistent customer this term. The Ruth Carr-trained six-year-old has been edging towards a sixth career victory of late and he can go one better than his latest outing at Thirsk. Apache Star produced a respectable effort when third at Wolverhampton last month and is the most immediate danger off 2lb lower. Hot Scoop completes the shortlist off 1lb lower than his last winning mark.

SPANISH ANGEL hasn't won on turf for some time but he found only one too good at Thirsk 6 days ago and this appeals as a good opportunity, so he gets the nod over the in-form Apache Star. Suanni is another one to consider.

Spanish Angel looks booked for another good run but HOT SCOOP is well treated now and his latest run offered some encouragement.

17:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (0.29/1 +68%) Blindedbythelights	0.29/1(+68%)	(8) Blindedbythelights 0.29/1, Left previous form well behind when winning 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) last week and was better than the bare result when beaten a short odds at Lingfield (12f, AW) 3 days ago, finding trouble at a crucial stage. Has to viewed positively again and will take the beating. Yarmouth winner who didn't look fully at ease on the Lingfield AW three days ago.
2 2nd (4) (7.5/1 +32%) Scintillante	7.5/1(+32%)	(4) Scintillante 7.5/1, Scopey sort who showed ability in a pair of novice events late last year. Spared a hard race when fifth of 8 in maiden at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 36 days ago and he should still have more to offer heading into handicaps. Promise as 2yo; reappearance forgivable; interesting handicap debutant.
3 3rd (2) (8.5/1 -21%) Hedonista	8.5/1(-21%)	(2) Hedonista 8.5/1, Built on a promising debut second to win an 8-runner maiden (5/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 41 days ago. No chances have been taken with her opening mark but she's open to improvement. Newcastle maiden win hasn't worked out but she looks open to any amount of improvement.
4 4th (6) (28/1 +30%) Mirabello Bay	28/1(+30%)	(6) Mirabello Bay 28/1, Completed quickfire double on AW with victories at Lingfield and Wolverhampton in March but has looked no more than averagely treated returned to turf on his last 2 outings and probably needs a couple of these to falter. Record of 4-8 on the AW; recent turf form is none too inspiring.
5th 5th (5) (18/1 -29%) Lexington Hero	18/1(-29%)	(5) Lexington Hero 18/1, Easy winner of Wolverhampton seller here (8.6f) on second start and improved for the step up in trip when 2¼ lengths second of 6 to Mirabello Bay in handicap at that course (12.2f) last time. Bit more needed if he's to turn the tables here. No match for Mirabello Boy when last seen but he's armed with a 5lb pull; turf debut.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

HEDONISTA kept on well to break her maiden tag at the second time of asking over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle last month and the daughter of Ulysses gets the nod. Her dam is a full-sister to Ribblesdale and Lancashire Oaks runner-up Lustrous, so her pedigree suggests she will be able to act on turf and there is likely more to come from Ed Walker's inmate. Scintillante is taken to step forward on his handicap debut, while the improving Blindedbythelights also merits consideration despite getting turned over at cramped odds at Lingfield on Monday.

BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS suffered a shock defeat at Lingfield earlier in the week but found nothing going his way there and should take plenty of beating turned out again quickly under a penalty. Great Bedwyn ran well in a strong event at York last time and is respected dropping in grade, whilst Scintillante and Hedonista rate as potential improvers on their handicap bows.

It would be unwise to be too negative about BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS getting turned over at long odds-on the other day.

17:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1.25/1 +9%) Bernard Spierpoint	1.25/1(+9%)	(1) Bernard Spierpoint 1.25/1, Fair gelding. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 7/4, improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner minor event at Brighton (6f, firm) 6 days ago, eased down. Another bold show likely. Returned to turf with a 6l win at Brighton last week; major player again under penalty.
2 2nd (10) (6.5/1 -30%) Wrath Of Hector	6.5/1(-30%)	(10) Wrath Of Hector 6.5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/3) 79 days ago. Needs considering. His last win was over C&D and he was 2nd in a classified event on AW latest; respected.
3 3rd (11) (25/1 +38%) Haulfronhobbs	25/1(+38%)	(11) Haulfronhobbs 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f, 200/1) 35 days ago. Makes turf debut and she's open to improvement. Still lightly raced but she needs a transformation on this switch to a classified event.
4 4th (2) (22/1 -120%) Bankrupt	22/1(-120%)	(2) Bankrupt 22/1, Modest gelding. Good third of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 11/1). Off 106 days and minor place money is probably the best his connections can hope for on this occasion. Close third at Kempton in March and has claims if he can pick up where he left off.
5th 5th (5) (11/1 -100%) Griggy	11/1(-100%)	(5) Griggy 11/1, Modest gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 20 days ago. Shaped well there and enters calculations. Didn't get much luck at Bath (5.7f) last time and he looks interesting back up in trip.
6th 6th (7) (22/1 -57%) Lincoln Red	22/1(-57%)	(7) Lincoln Red 22/1, Poor gelding. C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 10 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 33/1). Off 148 days. His last win was in December 2020 and he has something to prove after another break.
7th 7th (6) (3.33/1 +63%) Hilary's Boy	3.33/1(+63%)	(6) Hilary's Boy 3.33/1, Modest gelding. First run since leaving Les Eyre when bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (6f) 38 days ago, slowly away. Four wins for former yard and has claims if he can get back near his best.
8th 8th (12) (16/1 +52%) Kodi Dancer	16/1(+52%)	(12) Kodi Dancer 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 69 days ago. Chance on old form. Sole win was last summer and she hasn't fired in her five runs for current yard; opposable.
9th 9th (8) (20/1 +9%) Next Second	20/1(+9%)	(8) Next Second 20/1, Modest filly. Third of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 66/1) 9 days ago, missing break. Place possibilities. Eyecatching third at Wetherby (5.5f) and could be dangerous if she can back that up.
10th 10th (4) (16/1 +68%) Dazzerling	16/1(+68%)	(4) Dazzerling 16/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Laura Mongan when ninth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm, 25/1) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and fair bit to prove for now. Inconsistent 14-race maiden and he needs to turn things around back at this trip.
11th 11th (3) (125/1 -56%) Beloved Of All	125/1(-56%)	(3) Beloved Of All 125/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Last of 14 in handicap (125/1) at Southwell (8.1f). Off 146 days and back down in trip. 18-race maiden who has been beaten 11l or more in his last seven runs; easy to oppose.
12th 12th (9) (20/1 -43%) Oxygen Thief	20/1(-43%)	(9) Oxygen Thief 20/1, Modest gelding. Sixth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 33 days ago. Makes turf debut and sizeable step forward needed. Nine-race maiden who has faded in her last two runs and is untried on turf.

LTO Selection:

17:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BERNARD SPIERPOINT recorded his first victory on turf in emphatic fashion, putting six lengths between himself and the second at Brighton last time out. If Neil Callan can adopt similar front-running tactics, the six-year-old could be able to dictate and land a sixth career win. Although Bankrupt is yet to get off the mark, he produced his best effort when third at Kempton last time out and could mount a bold bid. Griggy is another to consider.

Having left the impression that he's come to boil, GRIGGY may well be the answer. He is an appealing alternative to Bernard Spierpoint, who did the job well at Brighton and is likely to be on the premises once again, while Wrath of Hector is just about third choice ahead of Hilary's Boy.

It's hard to get away from BERNARD SPIERPOINT (nap), who returned to turf with a dominant display at Brighton last week.

17:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2.75/1 +0%) Mole Court	2.75/1(+0%)	(3) Mole Court 2.75/1, Fortunate when off the mark in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f) in February, but shaped as if still in good form when third at Southwell next time. Again ran well when second over C&D on chasing debut last month, and can go one better with cheekpieces now applied. Encouraging start over fences with C&D 2nd; ought to be in the shake-up off the same mark.
2 2nd (6) (12/1 +25%) If I Say	12/1(+25%)	(6) If I Say 12/1, Off the mark in handicap hurdle here (20f) in September but below that level in 3 subsequent starts last season, including on chasing debut at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Possibly needed the run after 5 months off last time, but has a bit to prove back over fences. Went with little promise on chasing debut at Huntingdon in December; something to prove.
3 3rd (5) (2.75/1 +39%) Sinister Minister	2.75/1(+39%)	(5) Sinister Minister 2.75/1, Proved that he retains his ability when runner-up over hurdles at this course in October last year. Ran poorly on his next 2 starts, but back on track sent chasing (in first-time cheekpieces) when second at this C&D 12 days ago. Merits consideration. Back on track on chasing debut when C&D 2nd 12 days ago; he needs to back it up now.
4 4th (1) (4.5/1 -50%) Callisto's King	4.5/1(-50%)	(1) Callisto's King 4.5/1, Ran best race over hurdles when runner-up in handicap at Taunton (2m3f) in November. After 5 months off, again shaped well when fourth at Exeter in April, but only third of 6 at Southwell (24.3f) a month later. Could have more to offer as he switches to chasing. Consistent hurdler, third at Stratford latest; interesting chasing debutant for top yard.
5th 5th (9) (22/1 -10%) Mawlood	22/1(-10%)	(9) Mawlood 22/1, Dual hurdles winner but failed to progress over fences for Phil Middleton. Produced best effort for current yard when third of 7 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f) 17 days ago, but others still preferred as he goes back up in trip. Best run for current yard when third at Huntingdon 17 days ago; he needs to back it up.
6th 6th (8) (28/1 -133%) Ocean's Of Money	28/1(-133%)	(8) Ocean's Of Money 28/1, Showed some ability in a pair of maiden hurdles for Miss Elizabeth Doyle in March 2021. Didn't show much over hurdles for current yard, but some encouragement on chasing debut when third of 6 at Ffos Las (19.4f) in April. Task is now to build on her latest effort. Third on chasing debut in Ffos Las handicap in April; considered off a 3lb lower mark.
7th 7th (2) (22/1 -120%) Shot Tower	22/1(-120%)	(2) Shot Tower 22/1, On his third start over hurdles, showed a bit more than previously when sixth of 12 in novice at Newton Abbot (16.8f) last month. Had placed on the final 2 of his 3 starts in points, so could do better again now making his chase/handicap debut. Yet to offer much in three hurdle runs; switch to chasing needs to spark improvement.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (4/1 +33%) Ironhill	4/1(+33%)	(7) Ironhill 4/1, Made winning start for Alastair Ralph in bumper at this course last summer, but failed to go on from that effort sent hurdling. However, made more of an impact when runner-up at Hereford (2m) on chasing debut when last seen in January. Back up in trip for his stable debut. Chasing debut 2nd at Hereford on final run for Alastair Ralph; not ruled out for new yard.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -32%) Old Page	33/1(-32%)	(10) Old Page 33/1, Won his completed start in Irish points but remains with little form under Rules, behind when pulled up in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f) 19 days ago. First-time cheekpieces/drop back in trip not enough to tempt. Pulled up in 3m1f Cartmel handicap 19 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (33/1 -32%) Kalyptra	33/1(-32%)	(4) Kalyptra 33/1, On his fifth trainer in 7 career starts, having left Colin Tizzard, offered little after 11 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdles at Taunton in March. Now goes chasing on first run for yard after leaving Syd Hosie. Others more persuasive. Pulled up on sole run for Syd Hosie at Taunton; lots more needed on chasing/yard debut.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The first-time cheekpieces for MOLE COURT could be instrumental in the gelding breaking his duck over fences at only the second time of asking. He was a respectable second over C&D 29 days ago and, assuming the headgear prompts deeper concentration at the obstacles, a more accomplished round of jumping can be expected. Callisto's King is noted ruled out on his chasing debut, while Ironhill, who won a bumper here last summer, may also go well.

MOLE COURT has been holding his form well, placing again on his chasing debut at this C&D last month, and he can build on that with cheekpieces now added to gain a first success over fences. He is taken to get the better of Callisto's King, who could have more to offer sent chasing, with Sinister Minister completing the shortlist.

This looks a very good opportunity for Dan Skelton's fair and consistent hurdler CALLISTO'S KING to make a winning start over fences.

17:20 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (8/1 +20%) Amanirenas	8/1(+20%)	(10) Amanirenas 8/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good, 11/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Not ruled out. Ran on well after a slow start in a 6f handicap at Fairyhouse two weeks ago; good claims.
2 2nd (2) (33/1 -50%) Invincible Larne	33/1(-50%)	(2) Invincible Larne 33/1, Unreliable type. 8/1, refused to race in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Scott Dixon. Not seen since refusing to race in a Wolverhampton handicap 15 months ago; best watched.
3 3rd (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Coins Cross	3.5/1(+0%)	(1) Coins Cross 3.5/1, Off 7 months before fading twelfth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 28/1) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on and merits serious consideration off a 4 lb lower mark. Soft ground horse; not beaten far in a Curragh premier handicap last month; could go close.
4 4th (6) (4.5/1 +63%) Imposing Supreme	4.5/1(+63%)	(6) Imposing Supreme 4.5/1, Respectable eighth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 12/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Becoming well treated. Shorter trip does not hold any fears and every chance that he might run a big race here.
5th 5th (9) (6/1 -50%) Dazzling Spirit	6/1(-50%)	(9) Dazzling Spirit 6/1, C&D winner. 9/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account. Dropped 3lb for Listowel and should at least be in the frame with some improvement likely.
6th 6th (3) (12/1 -33%) Jaafel	12/1(-33%)	(3) Jaafel 12/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 10/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Close third in a competitive 1m Curragh handicap previously; will go close on that form.
7th 7th (4) (6.5/1 -30%) Might And Mercy	6.5/1(-30%)	(4) Might And Mercy 6.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Twelfth of 17 in handicap (8/1) at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 20 days ago, not clear run. Blinkers/tongue strap on 1st time. Shortlist material. Disappointing last twice; tongue-tie and blinkers tried here and not without a chance.
8th 8th (5) (16/1 -14%) Giuseppe Cassioli	16/1(-14%)	(5) Giuseppe Cassioli 16/1, 22/1, first run since leaving G. O'Leary when sixteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not much to recommend of late and others look much more likely here.
9th 9th (8) (25/1 +24%) Allo Arry	25/1(+24%)	(8) Allo Arry 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, first run since leaving Richard Fahey when ninth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Very hard to make a case for at these weights. Probably capable of better and tonight's effort may be a truer reflection of his ability.
10th 10th (7) (4/1 +47%) Monzoon	4/1(+47%)	(7) Monzoon 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Respectable tenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 22/1) 20 days ago. Engaged 8.30 Limerick Wednesday. Close to a few of these when probably needing the run at the Curragh last month.

LTO Selection:

17:20 Leopardstown Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MIGHT AND MERCY sports first-time blinkers and a tongue-tie but met trouble in-running at the Curragh recently. Her recent form is uninspiring but both her wins have been at this distance and she is 4lb lower than on recent starts. Jaafel was well held here recently and while he previously ran well at the Curragh, might ideally prefer a mile. Dazzling Spirit relishes soft ground but ran well on good ground when third at Listowel recently and can get involved.

COINS CROSS should strip fitter for his recent Curragh return and can capitalise on a good mark with the blinkers now back on. Both Might And Mercy and Dazzling Spirit didn't enjoy the rub of the green on their most recent starts and appeal as the duo to give the selection most to do in that order.

Her run at Listowel suggests that DAZZLING SPIRIT(nap) is coming back to the form of last autumn and she can land this

17:30 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (4.5/1 -125%) Storm Asset	4.5/1(-125%)	(4) Storm Asset 4.5/1, 16/1, won 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago. Obvious claims if he turns up in the same form. Good chance on recent AW form; only one (May 2022) of his six turf efforts compares.
2 2nd (1) (3.5/1 +53%) Little Ted	3.5/1(+53%)	(1) Little Ted 3.5/1, Unreliable sort. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, eighth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 25 days ago, not clear run. Others make more appeal. All four wins off higher marks; fair reappearance has been followed by two backward steps.
3 3rd (2) (6/1 -20%) Ice Shadow	6/1(-20%)	(2) Ice Shadow 6/1, 28/1, good third of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Should give another good account. 12-race maiden who is 14lb lower than on handicap debut; close third at 1m2f last time.
4 4th (7) (2.5/1 +25%) Bold And Loyal	2.5/1(+25%)	(7) Bold And Loyal 2.5/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Bath (8f, firm) 6 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. One to consider. Lost out agonisingly late in the day last time but overall score is now 0-22.
5th 5th (6) (20/1 +39%) Gerrots	20/1(+39%)	(6) Gerrots 20/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Doesn't make much appeal. 0-15 over trips ranging from 7f to 16.5f; has not shown enough over the last 16 months.
6th 6th (3) (28/1 +0%) Eltham Palace	28/1(+0%)	(3) Eltham Palace 28/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 33/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f), left poorly placed. Off 134 days. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock. Likely to need the run. Sold out of David Simcock's for 2,000gns in early February; only her fifth turf start.
7th 7th (8) (20/1 +20%) Big Dutchie	20/1(+20%)	(8) Big Dutchie 20/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Phillip Makin when ninth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 76 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces back on. Not ruled out. 0-21 for Philip Makin, with peak results on AW; soundly beaten on debut for new yard.
8th 8th (5) (4/1 +38%) Oscar Doodle	4/1(+38%)	(5) Oscar Doodle 4/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 18/1) 21 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Another AW win last time; placed last summer in the last two of his eight turf starts.

LTO Selection:

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

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

STORM ASSET relished the step up in trip to land the spoils at Wolverhampton last time out and the four-year-old could repeat that feat without the burden of a penalty here. The Tony Carroll-trained gelding kept on well on that occasion and, considering Mille Wonnacott is now able to claim her full 5lb allowance, he gets the nod. Ice Shadow took a step in the right direction when third at Redcar last month and merits consideration, while Eltham Palace is another to consider.

ICE SHADOW ran well on his first go at this trip last time and blinkers might bring a bit more out of him, so he takes marginal preference over Storm Asset. Bold And Loyal also arrives on the back of a good effort, so he's considered despite his long-standing maiden tag.

AW winners Oscar Doodle and Storm Asset, along with turf runner-up Bold And Loyal, are players but ICE SHADOW gets the vote.

17:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/1 +20%) At Liberty	4/1(+20%)	(5) At Liberty 4/1, Back-to-back winner of handicaps at around 10f last term and arrives here having shaped better than bare result on each of his last 2 starts, denied a run/hampered when seventh in 10-runner Yarmouth handicap (10f) 3 weeks ago. Of interest from this mark. A line can be put through his latest run (torrid passage) and he's firmly in calculations.
2 2nd (4) (4/1 +20%) Arranmore	4/1(+20%)	(4) Arranmore 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable second of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 2/1) 15 days ago, having run of race. Up in trip. Running well in defeat of late; untested at today's trip but his dam stayed this far.
3 3rd (7) (10/1 -11%) Hot Team	10/1(-11%)	(7) Hot Team 10/1, Tasted success twice last term and having eased in weights, enhanced his good record at Hamilton when bagging 9f handicap at that venue 15 days ago, coping well with test of speed to see off a pair of in-form sorts. This a little tougher, however. Engaged 6.50 Hamilton Wednesday. Won at Hamilton recently; likes it there but still respected; declared Hamilton yesterday.
4 4th (8) (8.5/1 +0%) Mr Marvlos	8.5/1(+0%)	(8) Mr Marvlos 8.5/1, Unreliable individual who remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. However, did run well in first-time cheekpieces and proved himself at the trip in process when second of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10f) 7 days ago. Needs to back that up. 0-16 but runner-up at Yarmouth last Thursday and might not be far away.
5th 5th (2) (6.5/1 -18%) Giovanni Baglione	6.5/1(-18%)	(2) Giovanni Baglione 6.5/1, 16/1, ran well on back of 6 months off when third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago, running on. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and booking of Doyle rates an eye-catching one. Fair third on last month's reappearance at Yarmouth and could improve for that run.
6th 6th (3) (4.5/1 +18%) Willard Creek	4.5/1(+18%)	(3) Willard Creek 4.5/1, 9/2, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 43 days ago, early keenness possibly impacting his finishing effort. However, this looks tougher in any case. Merely mid-division at Pontefract but that race favoured those ridden more prominently.
7th 7th (6) (16/1 +0%) Whirlwind	16/1(+0%)	(6) Whirlwind 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, off 6 months/first run since leaving Richard Hannon when last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 33 days ago. May come on for that. Soundly beaten on stable debut but on soft; lightly raced and a market check is advised.
8th 8th (1) (4.5/1 -35%) Bunker Bay	4.5/1(-35%)	(1) Bunker Bay 4.5/1, Maiden who ran right up to best when edged out late on return at Yarmouth (11.5f) last month. Not in same form with the hood discarded at Newbury subsequently but better showing not ruled out back down in trip with visor enlisted. Made it 0-9 when disappointing favourite at Newbury but went close at Yarmouth previously.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

In a competitive contest marginal preference goes to ARRANMORE, who has been edging towards a fifth career victory of late. The six-year-old has been shaping as if this step up in trip may suit and, considering his dam won over this distance, he gets the nod. At Liberty was repeatedly denied a clear run at Yarmouth last time and demands respect off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark. Despite hanging in the closing stages, Mr Marvlos took a step forward to finish second also at Yarmouth earlier this month and is worth considering off a 1lb lower mark.

BUNKER BAY had his run of placed efforts ended in a big field at Newbury recently but the way he travelled through the race suggested he's still in good form and with the drop back in trip holding no fears, this could be the day he gets off the mark equipped with a first-time visor. At Liberty shaped better than the bare result at Yarmouth and is feared. Giovanni Baglione can also feature.

The Michael Bell-trained AT LIBERTY enjoyed no luck in running when an unplaced favourite at Yarmouth last time and is taken to score.

17:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (10/1 +38%) Guttural	10/1(+38%)	(9) Guttural 10/1, Point winner in April 2021 and though he's 0-19 under Rules, he showed his first form in long time when third of 8 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Remains to be seen whether he can back that up. Long-standing maiden but creditable third at Huntingdon 23 days ago; needs to back it up.
2 2nd (4) (6/1 -33%) Zoran	6/1(-33%)	(4) Zoran 6/1, Creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) 15 days ago. Not particularly bred for chasing but looks on reasonable mark if taking to it. Creditable third in Newton Abbot h'cap hurdle 15 days ago; much respected now chasing.
3 3rd (8) (7.5/1 +6%) Blackjacktennessee	7.5/1(+6%)	(8) Blackjacktennessee 7.5/1, Long-standing maiden but shaped as if retaining some ability on return to Rules (also debut for this yard) when fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Place claims. 0-21 but not discredited on yard debut when 4th at Ffos Las 24 days ago; no forlorn hope.
4 4th (1) (14/1 -115%) The Eminent Goose	14/1(-115%)	(1) The Eminent Goose 14/1, Placed in a point and appeals as the type to make a chaser, though played up beforehand and proved far too free on her debut over fences at Stratford (19.4f, good) 25 days ago. Professional rider on now and ought to have a future in this sphere. Too free under inexperienced claimer on chasing debut at Uttoxeter; can do better.
5th 5th (3) (5.5/1 -10%) Sir Jack West	5.5/1(-10%)	(3) Sir Jack West 5.5/1, Much improved from chase debut when winning over C&D in May. Shaped well for the majority of the contest when third of 9 in another C&D event last time but again finished worrying weakly, so cause for concern remains. C&D winner; not disgraced when third back here 12 days ago; one for the shortlist.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (1.62/1 +7%) Harry The Norseman	1.62/1(+7%)	(10) Harry The Norseman 1.62/1, Came home well clear at Uttoxeter (20.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago before losing the race in the stewards' room having drifted off the chase course in the straight. Able to race off same mark here so holds obvious claims if able to reproduce that form. Came home first at Uttoxeter latest but demoted for taking wrong course; leading claims.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (6.5/1 +59%) Dom Bosco	6.5/1(+59%)	(2) Dom Bosco 6.5/1, Made little impact behind Sir Jack West in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) on debut over fences 29 days ago and will need to leave that effort well behind to figure. Offered little on his first go in this sphere when remote fifth over C&D; more is needed.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (20/1 -67%) Millies Mite	20/1(-67%)	(6) Millies Mite 20/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs but ran her best race for a while when third of 8 in handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Others still make more appeal for win purposes. Returned to fences with a good third at Fontwell 4 weeks ago; possibilities off 2lb lower.

LTO Selection:

17:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Zoran is an appealing option for the Emma Lavelle team now faced with a stiffer test of stamina, while Guttural offered more from the front when placing third at Huntingdon last month. However, SIR JACK WEST looks the way to go based on recent form and, having won over C&D on his penultimate start, his proven effectiveness over track and trip earns him the vote.

HARRY THE NORSEMAN would have been an easy winner at Uttoxeter if not for taking the wrong course and should take all the beating from an unchanged mark. The Eminent Goose did plenty wrong on her chase bow but is probably worth another chance.

It's hard to look past HARRY THE NORSEMAN who came home clear at Uttoxeter last time only to be demoted for taking the wrong course.

17:55 Leopardstown Group 3 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (3.2/1 -7%) Ocean Jewel	3.2/1(-7%)	(8) Ocean Jewel 3.2/1, Lightly-raced winner. Very good ½-length third of 15 to The Antarctic in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good to firm, 14/1) on reappearance 25 days ago. Up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Leading claims. Improved form on reappearance in a Naas Group 3 (6f); shapes as if this trip will suit.
2 2nd (6) (20/1 -150%) Real Appeal	20/1(-150%)	(6) Real Appeal 20/1, Useful gelding. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 40/1, 10 lengths fifth of 6 to Power Under Me in Amethyst Stakes at this course (8f, heavy) 39 days ago, not ideally placed. Below his best on soft behind Power Under Me here last time; back on quicker ground a help.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +56%) Carrytheone	4/1(+56%)	(3) Carrytheone 4/1, Useful gelding. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago, barely adequate test. Best of his three runs this term when fourth in the Gladness Stakes; has to repeat that.
4 4th (5) (2.5/1 +17%) Mutasarref	2.5/1(+17%)	(5) Mutasarref 2.5/1, Smart C&D winner. Shaped as if better for run when 3 lengths fifth of 11 to Cosmic Vega in listed race at Naas (7f, good to firm, 7/2) on reappearance 25 days ago. Big player with that run behind him. Below his best on comeback last month but should have improved from that; big contender.
5th 5th (2) (2.5/1 +29%) Agartha	2.5/1(+29%)	(2) Agartha 2.5/1, Useful filly. C&D winner. Respectable 3½ lengths second of 8 to Honey Girl in Athasi Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft, 8/1) 45 days ago. Yard in good form. Second in the Athasi Stakes last time on soft and the return to faster ground will suit.
6th 6th (7) (16/1 +47%) Spring Feeling	16/1(+47%)	(7) Spring Feeling 16/1, Useful filly. 9¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Just Beautiful in Lanwades Stud Stakes (40/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 18 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has been below her best over 6f and 1m this year; has a bit to find.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Leopardstown Group 3 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

REAL APPEAL won the 2021 renewal and despite being well beaten on a recent run, retains plenty of ability. Generally dependable, he finished fourth in a valuable Doha local-Group-2 race in February and was unsuited by soft ground when beaten 10 lengths by Power Under Me on reappearance here last month. Course and distance winner Mutasarref was well enough held at Naas recently but should also improve from that reappearance run, albeit he steps into Group company for the first time. Ocean Jewel improved on her most recent Naas run, but she steps up to this distance for the first time wearing a hood against more experienced rivals.

OCEAN JEWEL was having only the fourth start of her career when an excellent third in a 6f Naas Group 3 on her reappearance and is taken to build on that and return to winnings ways now tackling 7f for the first time. Ger Lyons pair Mutasarref, the mount of Colin Keane, and Power Under Me may give her most to do.

MUTASARREF is the narrow pick. He should have improved from his reappearance and Colin Keane prefers him to Power Under Me.

18:10 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (0.33/1 +18%) Star Of Mystery	0.33/1(+18%)	(9) Star Of Mystery 0.33/1, Showed plenty of ability when second of 10 in maiden at Doncaster (6.5f) on debut 12 days ago, shaken up over 2f out and running on. In excellent hands and solid claims with prospect of more to come. Second on recent debut at Doncaster and sets strong standard for the rest to aim at.
2 2nd (8) (28/1 -75%) Royal Elysian	28/1(-75%)	(8) Royal Elysian 28/1, Foaled March 2. Showcasing filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Bartzella out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) Primevere. Dam runner-up 1m AW (RPR 65); this newcomer may be one for further down the line.
3 3rd (7) (33/1 -50%) Out Of Line	33/1(-50%)	(7) Out Of Line 33/1, Showcasing filly who proved easy to back and never threatened when seventh of 8 in maiden on debut at Newcastle (5f) 37 days ago. This should reveal more but nurseries could well be more her bag. 12-1, always in rear on last month's debut at Newcastle; needs massive step forward.
4 4th (3) (11/1 +8%) Elinor Dashwood	11/1(+8%)	(3) Elinor Dashwood 11/1, Foaled January 21. 210,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Sister to useful 6f winner Scarlet Bear. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m) out of useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Scarlet Runner. Yard's 2-y-os going well. 210,000gns yearling; sister to Group-placed 6f winner Scarlet Bear; could go well on debut.
5th 5th (5) (14/1 +13%) Idle Assembly	14/1(+13%)	(5) Idle Assembly 14/1, Foaled May 8. €110,000 yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to 7f-1½m winner Noble Mark. Dam, US 1m winner, sister to smart 1½m-2m winner Volcanic Sky. Likely she'll be suited by further in due course. 110,000euros y'ling; likely to improve for this debut run but no surprise if she goes well.
6th 6th (6) (66/1 -100%) Luna Catena	66/1(-100%)	(6) Luna Catena 66/1, Foaled February 17. Sea The Moon filly. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to smart 7f-9f winner Third Dimension. Dam useful 1m/1m2f winner; she may need further than this debut trip.
7th 7th (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Al Hujaija	4.5/1(+18%)	(1) Al Hujaija 4.5/1, Foaled March 16. 60,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Hathlool. Represents leading yard and market confidence behind her on debut would need to be viewed positively. Represents leading Newmarket stable and she's one to be interested in on debut.
8th 8th (2) (25/1 -25%) Dream Selection	25/1(-25%)	(2) Dream Selection 25/1, Foaled February 12. Havana Gold filly. Dam unraced sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Iconic Choice. There's potential in her pedigree but she'll need to be useful to make a winning start.
9th 9th (4) (100/1 -25%) Hit The Sack	100/1(-25%)	(4) Hit The Sack 100/1, Bungle Inthejungle filly. 100/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut 29 days ago, always behind. This should reveal more but she can only be watched. 100-1, well beaten on last month's debut at Bath.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Charlie Appleby boasts an impressive strike-rate with his juveniles at this venue in the last five years and STAR OF MYSTERY can add another win to that tally. The daughter of Kodiac is a half-sister to the Grade 1 winner Althiqa and gets the nod to shed the maiden tag after giving a good account when runner-up at Doncaster on debut. Elinor Dashwood cost 210,000gns as a yearling and demands the utmost respect on her first racecourse appearance. Luna Catena's dam was a winner as a juvenile and she completes the shortlist.

STAR OF MYSTERY makes plenty of appeal on paper and showed lots to work on when runner-up on debut in a Doncaster maiden 12 days ago. Very much the type to improve, she can build on that run and come out on top. Al Hujaija and Elinor Dashwood are interesting newcomers from good yards and demand market attention for clues.

Godolphin filly STAR OF MYSTERY was a promising second on her recent debut at Doncaster and her fine pedigree suggests she'll improve.

18:20 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4.5/1 +18%) The Boola Boss	4.5/1(+18%)	(5) The Boola Boss 4.5/1, C&D winner 12 months ago and likely needed first outing since when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to firm, 6/1) 24 days ago. Could be a player back over fences here. Tongue strap on first time. C&D winner; off almost a year before well-held hurdling 5th at Ffos Las; needs considering.
2 2nd (6) (3.5/1 +56%) Ahead Of The Field	3.5/1(+56%)	(6) Ahead Of The Field 3.5/1, Scored at second attempt for this yard/over fences at Southwell (20.4f) in December 2021 but winless since and hasn't really threatened over hurdles on recent starts. Bit to prove currently. Comes here well below par, remote third at Ffos Las 24 days ago; has lots to prove.
3 3rd (8) (6.5/1 +28%) Ron Burgundy	6.5/1(+28%)	(8) Ron Burgundy 6.5/1, Left his chase debut form behind when third in handicap at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) last month but wasn't in same form on quicker ground at Market Rasen latest and others make more appeal. Remote fifth in Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
4 4th (3) (8.5/1 -70%) Ecossais	8.5/1(-70%)	(3) Ecossais 8.5/1, Back from 11-month absence when solid third of 5 in handicap chase at Warwick (25.4f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Becoming well treated and merits consideration. Winless since early 2021; not discredited when third at Warwick; he can build on it now.
5th 5th (1) (18/1 -260%) Smuggler's Blues	18/1(-260%)	(1) Smuggler's Blues 18/1, Ran with credit, in first-time blinkers, when third of 7 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Not the easiest to win with, though. Fair third at Perth in April; a bit more is needed if he is to resume winning ways.
6th 6th (2) (5/1 -67%) Judge Earle	5/1(-67%)	(2) Judge Earle 5/1, C&D winner who was returning from 7 months off when second of 2 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is 5 lb lower now. C&D winner; beaten in Uttoxeter match latest; should take a big step forward; big player.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (3/1 +33%) Last Quarter	3/1(+33%)	(4) Last Quarter 3/1, Far from disgraced when fourth of 9 in C&D handicap last month and dropped 2 lb since. Tongue strap back on. Not out of things. In good form over fences, C&D fourth latest; can go well again in a refitted tongue tie.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (28/1 +0%) Fine Theatre	28/1(+0%)	(7) Fine Theatre 28/1, Dual hurdles/chase winner for Paul Nolan in Ireland but yet to trouble the judge for current connections and makes limited appeal. Without a victory since 2020 and this unreliable veteran was pulled up at Ffos Las latest.

LTO Selection:

18:20 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

David Pipe's horses have been running well this summer and LAST QUARTER can do his bit to extend the stable's run of good form. This is an ideal test of stamina for the six-year-old and, having built up a good rapport with Jack Tudor, there are solid reasons to expect a bold showing given the handicapper has now cut him some slack. Judge Earle is a dual C&D winner who also has solid claims based on his peak efforts, while Ecossais is also considered.

JUDGE EARLE has dropped to a handy mark and should be straighter for last month's Uttoxeter return. He gets the nod. Ecossais and The Boola Boss rate the principal dangers.

Peter Bowen took this 12 months ago and can repeat the feat with JUDGE EARL who should be all the better for his recent outing.

18:30 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (4/1 +0%) Mobilise	4/1(+0%)	(9) Mobilise 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent third of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good, 20/1) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Looks well in. Has a bad draw to overcome here but has leading claims if things go better than last week.
2 2nd (5) (20/1 +20%) Free Flow	20/1(+20%)	(5) Free Flow 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 20 in maiden at this C&D (good) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut. Hard to make a case for. Not a bad run in a C&D maiden last month; handicap debut here and looks fairly treated.
3 3rd (14) (28/1 +30%) Get Set Jet	28/1(+30%)	(14) Get Set Jet 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 20 in maiden at this C&D (good, 250/1) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Three nondescript runs in maidens and has to improve a good deal to get involved.
4 4th (12) (8/1 -100%) Drop The Dip	8/1(-100%)	(12) Drop The Dip 8/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft, 18/5) 12 days ago, kept up to work. Should go well again. Made almost all to justify good market support at Listowel 12 days ago; could go well.
5th 5th (10) (22/1 -10%) Katonah	22/1(-10%)	(10) Katonah 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 20 in maiden at Naas (8f, good) 40 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Worth a market check. The handicapper appears to have taken few chances; others preferred.
6th 6th (13) (25/1 -25%) Queen Mab	25/1(-25%)	(13) Queen Mab 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Good Tipperary run; might not be badly handicapped and worth a market watch.
7th 7th (2) (10/1 +0%) Malacanne	10/1(+0%)	(2) Malacanne 10/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 7/2) 30 days ago. Stable having good spell. Blinkers back on. Likely to be on the premises. Not at his best in a first-time visor at Killarney last month; blinkers back on here.
8th 8th (15) (25/1 +24%) Law Lady	25/1(+24%)	(15) Law Lady 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in nursery at Dundalk (7f, 25/1), not ideally placed. Off 176 days. Others preferred. Not beaten far in a couple of Dundalk nurseries in December when last seen; more needed.
9th 9th (8) (22/1 +33%) He Knows When	22/1(+33%)	(8) He Knows When 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fifth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Navan (10f, heavy) 78 days ago, doing too much too soon. Tongue strap on 1st time. Well beaten when last seen over 1m2f on heavy at Navan in March; back in trip here.
10th 10th (11) (9/1 +36%) Lady Christa	9/1(+36%)	(11) Lady Christa 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Merits consideration. Unlucky here last week; likely to do better but one or two others preferred.
11th 11th (4) (6.5/1 -86%) Chiketto	6.5/1(-86%)	(4) Chiketto 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 13 in maiden (5/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 68 days ago. Open to improvement returning from a break with hood applied for handicap debut. Withdrawn on good ground at Tipperary latest so that has to be a question; hood tried here.
12th 12th (7) (6/1 +63%) Prove It	6/1(+63%)	(7) Prove It 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, last of 13 in maiden at this course (7.2f, heavy) 39 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Trainer does well in handicaps with this type and no surprise if the market was positive.
13th 13th (1) (14/1 -27%) Miami Thunder	14/1(-27%)	(1) Miami Thunder 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 12 in maiden (11/1) at Dundalk (8f) 62 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May do better after break, so can't be ruled out. Good Dundalk form; down 2lb and potentially interesting from a favourable draw.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (6.5/1 +46%) Rochester Mike	6.5/1(+46%)	(3) Rochester Mike 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy, 10/3) 68 days ago. Uphill task. Excuses for a sub-par effort at Cork over Easter; still unexposed and capable of better.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Leopardstown Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MOBILISE is unexposed and should improve his current rating in time. Upset in the stalls on debut and hampered at Gowran in May, he was slowly away before finishing well on his handicap debut over course and distance run last week (beating Lady Christa into sixth). He should benefit from the experience and, being a brother to a Group 2 winner, is open to progression. Drop The Dip landed a Listowel gamble in fine style and while this is more competitive, should compete. Rochester Mike disappointed on his April reappearance but lost a shoe and was reported to have scoped dirty. Malacanne's all-weather record is excellent but could be as effective on good ground, should improve from a Killarney reappearance and is suited by a mile.

CHIKETTO shaped encouragingly in a 5f maiden at Cork a couple of months ago and, back up in trip with a hood fitted, he appeals as a likely improver on his first handicap outing. Miami Thunder fits a similar mould and is worth monitoring in the betting, while Mobilise is an obvious player on the back of an excellent third over C&D.

A very interesting unexposed type is PROVE IT who could be well handicapped on his early season form and is well worth a market check

18:40 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (5/1 +23%) Purosangue	5/1(+23%)	(7) Purosangue 5/1, Foaled January 31. £35,000 yearling, £125,000 2-y-o, Aclaim colt. Closely related to 7f winner Liberty Breeze. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to useful multiple 5f winner Tumblewind. Stable's newcomers command respect and another requiring a market check for clues. £125,000 2yo breeze-up buy; possible contender on debut.
2 2nd (5) (20/1 -11%) Instant Recall	20/1(-11%)	(5) Instant Recall 20/1, Speedily-bred sort who was strong in betting but ultimately proved disappointing when last of 5 in a Carlisle novice (5f) on debut 24 days ago, weakening final 1f. Yard boast an excellent record with their juveniles however, and not one to be giving up on. Strong in the betting on debut at Carlisle but was a well-beaten last of five.
3 3rd (1) (11/1 +67%) All Is Fair	11/1(+67%)	(1) All Is Fair 11/1, Foaled March 14. Soldier's Call colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Carmela and half-brother to 6f winner Golden Warrior. Bred to be precocious and market support behind him would look significant on debut. Closely related to useful Carmela, who won for this yard on debut; could have part to play.
4 4th (4) (1.25/1 -14%) Impressive Act	1.25/1(-14%)	(4) Impressive Act 1.25/1, Dubawi colt who shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on debut in a York maiden (6f) in May. Subsequent Leicester third has to go down as disappointing but did show plenty of speed to suggest this drop to 5f won't inconvenience him. Highly likely to be thereabouts. Promising second on debut at York; turned over at odds-on since but still respected here.
5th 5th (6) (3/1 +0%) Irish Nectar	3/1(+0%)	(6) Irish Nectar 3/1, Invincible Spirit colt who produced a very promising first effort when finishing close-up fourth in 5-runner Hamilton maiden (5f) 32 days ago, getting gap only late on and finishing with running left. Sure to have derived plenty from that and well worth considering. Close fourth of five on debut at Hamilton and that form looks strong (third has won since).
6th 6th (8) (14/1 +22%) White Christmas	14/1(+22%)	(8) White Christmas 14/1, Went backwards from debut when eighth of 14 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 7/1) 28 days ago, possibly finding the race coming too soon. Needs to get back on track. Fairly promising debut at Newmarket but better could have been expected there last time.
7th 7th (2) (16/1 +11%) Bluey's Boy	16/1(+11%)	(2) Bluey's Boy 16/1, Foaled March 17. 55,000 gns yearling, James Garfield colt. Half-brother to useful 7f-1¼m winner Assimilation and 6f-1m winner Princess Park. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Knot In Wood. One to note on debut. Half-brother to 7f-1m2f AW winner Assimilation (RPR 108); likely to improve for this run.
8th 8th (3) (11/1 -38%) Good Point	11/1(-38%)	(3) Good Point 11/1, Foaled February 18. Blue Point colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Decrypt and useful winner up to 5.4f Blackberry. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Betting should prove a useful guide on racecourse bow. Half-brother to two talented winners and he's one to be interested in on debut.

LTO Selection:

18:40 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Impressive Act was by no means disgraced when third at Leicester last time out and may be able to take a step forward. However, the son of Dubawi is yet to get off the mark after two racecourse appearances and it may pay dividends to look elsewhere. With that in mind, preference goes to IRISH NECTAR, who gave a good account when fourth on debut at Hamilton. His dam was a useful sprinter as a two-year-old and the Kevin Ryan-trained colt can get off the mark at the second time of asking. Good Point is another to consider.

Despite things not going ideally from an early stage, there was plenty to like about IRISH NECTAR's debut fourth at Hamilton and with progress anticipated, he's fancied to build on that and come out on top. Impressive Act was rather underwhelming at Leicester last time but can get back on track with the drop to 5f expected to hold no fears. All Is Fair and Bluey's Boy are a couple of newcomers to note.

A chance is taken on the newcomer ALL IS FAIR, who is bred to be precocious, with fellow debutant Good Point second choice.

18:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (1.88/1 +53%) My Bobby Dazzler	1.88/1(+53%)	(5) My Bobby Dazzler 1.88/1, Three Aintree wins in 2021. Back in form when reaching the frame in big-field handicaps twice this spring and having been off 8 weeks, was lit up but stuck at it well enough to secure another frame finish at Cartmel (25.4f) 17 days ago. Point winner so one to consider on chase bow. Winning pointer/hurdler; quite interesting on chase debut but perhaps better at 3m now.
2 2nd (3) (4/1 +27%) Silver Sheen	4/1(+27%)	(3) Silver Sheen 4/1, Useful hurdler in Ireland for Jessica Harrington. Off 6 months and not discredited on both runs for his current yard, latest when fourth in 2m4f Leicester handicap chase in December. Needs considering after a wind op and with a first-time tongue tied applied. Three hurdle wins at up to 3m; not so good over fences so far; first run after wind op.
3 3rd (1) (4.5/1 -64%) Martello Sky	4.5/1(-64%)	(1) Martello Sky 4.5/1, Useful hurdler who has been pretty consistent in defeat at listed/Graded level last season. Heavy defeat back in a handicap on final run for Lucy Wadham but offered something to work on sent chasing when not beaten far in a match last month (lost a shoe). Big chance back in trip. Useful hurdler; good run in a match on chase debut (3m); perhaps better at 2m4f; chance.
\|U\| \|U\| (4) (1.75/1 +36%) The Bomber Liston	1.75/1(+36%)	(4) The Bomber Liston 1.75/1, Seemingly hard to train but ran well after 8 months off to hit the frame at Kempton on Boxing Day. Ran to a similar level when sixth at Wincanton (21.4f) a couple of months ago and attentions are now turned to the larger obstacles following a breathing op. Lightly raced 7yo; good 2nd over hurdles in March; chase debut after a wind op; chance.

LTO Selection:

18:50 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A tentative vote goes to MARTELLO SKY in a contest lacking depth. The daughter of Martaline finished two and a half lengths behind the winner over 3m at Uttoxeter on her stable debut for Dr Richard Newland last month. She can benefit from a shorter trip, given she weakened towards the finish on that occasion. Silver Sheen hasn't been seen since last December but is feared most in a first-time tongue-tie, while Ballybegg completes the shortlist.

Impossible to discount any of the quintet with MARTELLO SKY selected to score second time up in this sphere having gone down by just 2½ lengths when conceding 19 lb to a sole rival at Uttoxeter last month. Both The Bomber Liston and Silver Sheen have had breathing operations since last seen and they can chase the selection home in that order.

In a tricky trace, THE BOMBER LISTON is taken to make a winning debut over fences with Martello Sky also expected to go well.

19:00 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (12/1 -71%) No Niki No	12/1(-71%)	(4) No Niki No 12/1, 33/1, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) on debut in Ireland 20 days ago. Up in trip. Considered. Good run on her Irish debut in a 7f Curragh handicap last month; should go well.
2 2nd (8) (2.5/1 +50%) Yokkell	2.5/1(+50%)	(8) Yokkell 2.5/1, Off 7 months before good third of 20 in handicap (9/1) at this course (8f, good) 27 days ago. Has to be taken seriously eased 1 lb with that run under her belt. Fine effort in defeat when third in a 1m handicap here last month; leading chance.
3 3rd (11) (9/1 -100%) Operatic Artist	9/1(-100%)	(11) Operatic Artist 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 10 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress. Interesting. Handicap debut and might not be badly treated with the trip likely to suit.
4 4th (9) (4.5/1 +63%) Devore	4.5/1(+63%)	(9) Devore 4.5/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good, 25/1) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Trainer going well but still needs a couple of these to falter. Cheekpieces left off here and has to prove herself over this trip; others preferred.
5th 5th (12) (6.5/1 +19%) Moonlit Mist	6.5/1(+19%)	(12) Moonlit Mist 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden, best run when third of 14 in maiden (10/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut and is much respected. Did some good late work in a 1m Dundalk maiden in November when last seen; interesting.
6th 6th (7) (12/1 +45%) Giselles Ausie	12/1(+45%)	(7) Giselles Ausie 12/1, Seventeenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 18/1) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on with more needed. Soundly beaten in two handicap starts this season and others look much more likely.
7th 7th (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Any Dream Will Do	6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Any Dream Will Do 6.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Limerick in April. 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt. Good run in a Curragh handicap last month; has won under this rider and should go well.
8th 8th (5) (16/1 +0%) Arthur's Victory	16/1(+0%)	(5) Arthur's Victory 16/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (5/1) at Southwell (8.1f), slowly away. Off 143 days. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Parr. Not discounted. Not a model of consistency in Britain and likely best watched on her Irish debut.
9th 9th (3) (9/1 +64%) Eastern Wind	9/1(+64%)	(3) Eastern Wind 9/1, Course winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at this course (10f, good) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Chance if rediscovering old form. Never closer than tenth on her last three outings, all at this venue; safe to rule out.
10th 10th (13) (22/1 +45%) Angel Above	22/1(+45%)	(13) Angel Above 22/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Last of 10 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 40/1) 20 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Dundalk maiden winner faded in a Curragh handicap last month; others preferred.
11th 11th (2) (66/1 +18%) Your Eyes Only	66/1(+18%)	(2) Your Eyes Only 66/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. First run for yard after leaving David Harry Kelly. Fairly useful at her best on the Flat but others more persuasive. No show in two starts in the spring for Harry Kelly; best watched on debut for a new yard.

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19:00 Leopardstown Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ANY DREAM WILL DO can record her second win of the season under apprentice Jessica Maye. The Willie McCreery-trained filly, who came from last to first when scoring in good style at Limerick on her reappearance, was somewhat unlucky in running in a premier handicap at the Curragh last time. From a high draw, she looks perfectly poised to flash home fast and late down the outside of this field. Five-time French winner No Niki No made a very pleasing Irish debut when staying on strongly over 7f at the Curragh. Stepping back up to a mile will suit the daughter of Helmet and this looks a weaker contest. Yokkell also caught the eye when third at this track on her return but the Jarlath Fahey-trained filly will require a bit more now that she moves up in grade.

YOKKELL returned with a promising third here last month and can build on it off a 1 lb lower mark to resume winning ways. Handicap debutante Operatic Artist looks a likely improver so is next on the list, with in-form pair Semantics and No Niki No both in the mix in an open handicap.

The preference is for the more tried and trusted YOKKELL who returned in good form in a 1m handicap here last month

19:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (6/1 +70%) Riversway	6/1(+70%)	(6) Riversway 6/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Disappointing last time but likeable profile previously and could still have more to offer.
2 2nd (4) (9/1 +44%) So Smart	9/1(+44%)	(4) So Smart 9/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort. Has run well on good/good to firm going but a softer surface may be preferable.
3 3rd (1) (3.33/1 +17%) Rum Cocktail	3.33/1(+17%)	(1) Rum Cocktail 3.33/1, First run since leaving Clive Cox when good third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Ascot (5f, good) 43 days ago. Can give another good account. Good third on stable debut at Ascot and could build on that performance; she's a possible.
4 4th (8) (11/1 +31%) Regal Envoy	11/1(+31%)	(8) Regal Envoy 11/1, 12/1, last of 11 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark if getting back on song. Well treated on last year's 5f/5.7f wins and he could be a player now back down in trip.
5th 5th (2) (5/1 +0%) Dandy Dinmont	5/1(+0%)	(2) Dandy Dinmont 5/1, Arrives in good nick, second of 7 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Considered. Running well in defeat this year and runner-up over C&D last time; can be in the mix.
6th 6th (9) (22/1 -83%) Street Life	22/1(-83%)	(9) Street Life 22/1, C&D winner who landed 6-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 13 days ago. Firmly in the picture. Won at Catterick two weeks ago; this is hotter but he's up just 2lb and has won over C&D.
7th 7th (5) (12/1 -71%) Stone Circle	12/1(-71%)	(5) Stone Circle 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in April. Fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good, 14/1) 26 days ago. Shortlisted. Won on reappearance at Yarmouth; fifth the next twice and needs something extra here.
8th 8th (10) (4/1 +0%) Brian The Snail	4/1(+0%)	(10) Brian The Snail 4/1, 8/1, improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Had plenty in hand there so looks sure to go well under a 4 lb penalty. Did it readily at Ripon last week and he's a strong contender off 5lb higher.
9th 9th (3) (8/1 -60%) Vadamiah	8/1(-60%)	(3) Vadamiah 8/1, 14/1, shaped well after 9 months off when fifth of 16 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 68 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Holds very good claims at these weights. Three wins from five starts last year and promising performance on April reappearance.

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19:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

An interesting contest in which Rum Cocktail could go close following a promising third on both her seasonal and stable debut at Ascot last month. She is rated 1lb lower following that run, but preference is for BRIAN THE SNAIL. The nine-year-old steps up in class following a facile success at Ripon earlier this month and he looks capable of defying a 4lb penalty for that win. Others of interest include recent C&D runner-up Dandy Dinmont and The Dunkirk Lads.

Plenty with chances but there was a lot to like about the reappearance run of VADAMIAH at Musselburgh so Paul Midgley's well-weighted filly gets the vote. Brian The Snail is feared most under a 4 lb penalty for his easy Ripon success, although The Dunkirk Lads and Dandy Dinmont need factoring in too.

The 9yo BRIAN THE SNAIL (nap) quickened for a comfortable win at Ripon last Wednesday and should take some stopping if in the same form

19:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2.5/1 +17%) Scarpia	2.5/1(+17%)	(3) Scarpia 2.5/1, Good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good to firm, 9/2) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Up 3 lb but he's in the mix. Has a patchy record, with only one win (January 2022) from ten attempts in handicaps.
2 2nd (5) (7.5/1 -67%) Polish	7.5/1(-67%)	(5) Polish 7.5/1, Out of form when last seen out for John Gallagher, ninth of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, good). Off 11 months but now back with former yard off a handy-looking mark. Interesting to see what the market makes of him. Back with Fergal O'Brien and well handicapped with any sort of a revival; one to consider.
3 3rd (1) (1.88/1 +6%) Shantou Express	1.88/1(+6%)	(1) Shantou Express 1.88/1, 6/4, resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f, good) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly despite 6 lb rise. Back on song when comfortably made all in four-runner Stratford race (3m2f) 12 days ago.
4 4th (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Hell Red	3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Hell Red 3.5/1, Enjoyed a highly-productive spell in chases last summer and made it 5 wins from 7 starts over fences when successful at Fontwell (21.6f) in April. Below-par fourth at Plumpton returned to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces last time so more is needed. Five chase wins in last 13 months in very small fields; not so good over hurdles latest.
5th 5th (4) (5.5/1 +27%) Butler's Brief	5.5/1(+27%)	(4) Butler's Brief 5.5/1, C&D winner. 18/1, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 49 days ago so needs to bounce back. Should be a lot more interesting today than he was seven weeks ago after 186 days off.

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19:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

An emphatic winner over an extended 3m2f earlier this month, Shantou Express can go close off a 6lb raised mark. However, a shorter stamina test looks set to suit SCARPIA. Nicky Henderson's inmate was headed after the last over 3m1f on his latest outing at Huntingdon and a first-time tongue-tie can give him the edge. Hell Red also warrants a market check.

POLISH returns from an absence now back with Fergal O'Brien off a good-looking mark so could be worth chancing. Scarpia is feared most on the back of his good Huntingdon second, with Stratford scorer Shantou Express also in the mix in a trappy handicap.

All five are considered seriously but SHANTOU EXPRESS backed up a Stratford win last May with a good run here and may do so again.

19:30 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (15) (20/1 +50%) Vidala	20/1(+50%)	(15) Vidala 20/1, 28/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Cork (10f, good to soft). Off 10 months. Hard to make a case for. Well beaten on all six starts and is officailly rated only 44, so has work to do.
2 2nd (13) (10/1 +50%) Tara Power	10/1(+50%)	(13) Tara Power 10/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Listowel (8f, good) 11 days ago. Headgear left off but he's yet to fire this season. Has been regressive since last autumn; is officially rated only 43 and has work to do.
3 3rd (7) (10/1 +50%) Rampage	10/1(+50%)	(7) Rampage 10/1, Possibly stretched by 2f longer trip when eleventh of 18 in handicap (18/1) at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 2 weeks ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Below best in three starts for this yard; tongue-tie needs to help.
4 4th (9) (8.5/1 +47%) Numidia	8.5/1(+47%)	(9) Numidia 8.5/1, Winner at Dundalk in February. Ran poorly when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good, 22/1) 10 days ago. Won over 1m at Dundalk in February; has to bounce back from a poor Gowran effort.
5th 5th (2) (5/1 -82%) Shona Mea	5/1(-82%)	(2) Shona Mea 5/1, Course winner. 7/2, ended a lengthy losing run when won 16-runner handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Expected to give another good account up 4 lb. Course winner won over 1m at Gowran last time; 4lb higher but still a player; wide draw.
6th 6th (4) (6/1 +40%) Slamadoor	6/1(+40%)	(4) Slamadoor 6/1, Again below form when seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 16/1) when last seen 5 months ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Blinkers back on. Merits consideration with the booking of Colin Keane catching the eye. First run for a while but the booking of Colin Keane takes the eye, so is one to consider.
7th 7th (5) (6.5/1 +46%) Smaoineamh Sile	6.5/1(+46%)	(5) Smaoineamh Sile 6.5/1, C&D winner. Run of good form halted when ninth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (8f) 8 months ago. Tongue strap back on. Enters calculations provided she's ready to roll. Won consecutive C&D handicaps last summer; check market on seasonal debut.
8th 8th (6) (3.2/1 -16%) Blue Peak	3.2/1(-16%)	(6) Blue Peak 3.2/1, 16/1, left previous efforts behind to get off the mark in decisive fashion in 15-runner handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago, driven clear. Back up in trip. Expected to be bang there from a 6 lb higher mark. Won a Roscommon handicap over an extended 7f last time; has sound prospects of staying.
9th 9th (12) (50/1 -25%) Sovereignty	50/1(-25%)	(12) Sovereignty 50/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 20/1, last of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 2 weeks ago. Significantly back up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Very hard to make a case for. Has a squeak if returning to some of last year's form, including here; visor might help.
10th 10th (10) (16/1 +36%) Little Trigger	16/1(+36%)	(10) Little Trigger 16/1, 80/1, ran to only a modest level after 5 months off when eighth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good) 11 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Some encouragement in his return at Listowel; could have a say with cheekpieces.
11th 11th (8) (12/1 -33%) Kampala Beach	12/1(-33%)	(8) Kampala Beach 12/1, 9/1, below form after 5 months off when fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good) 29 days ago. Handicapper has cut him some slack. Dundalk winner; below that form at Cork on return but should be sharper after that run.
12th 12th (16) (66/1 -32%) Vulture Peak	66/1(-32%)	(16) Vulture Peak 66/1, 33/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Up in trip. Poor on soft last twice and has to improve for this likely faster ground.
13th 13th (11) (28/1 +58%) Snow Lotus	28/1(+58%)	(11) Snow Lotus 28/1, Again well below form on second start for this yard when twelfth of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Dundalk (8f) just under 11 weeks ago. Maiden after nine runs is officially rated only 43 and has work to do.
14th 14th (3) (50/1 +24%) Ten To Ten	50/1(+24%)	(3) Ten To Ten 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, again offered little when fifteenth of 17 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, soft) 36 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Best watched. Poor on testing ground in handicaps last two starts; could improve for this better ground.

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19:30 Leopardstown Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SHONA MEA has every chance of following up her recent Gowran Park win for Jessica Harrington and Scott McCullagh. The six-year-old only got up close home to claim her fourth career success but had more in hand than a neck margin suggests. Having run well off higher marks in the past, it would be a surprise if she wasn't very competitive. Blue Peak also comes into this race on the back of a win, having scored at Roscommon last month. The Michael Grassick-trained filly remains open to further improvement having only had the six starts thus far. Coolree has been off the track since finishing third at Dundalk in January. However, the Jennifer Lynch-trained gelding drops into the bottom grade for the first time, so has to be of obvious interest for his shrewd stable.

Plenty in with a squeak but BLUE PEAK left previous efforts behind to get off the mark in decisive fashion at Roscommon last month. Michael Grassick's 4-y-o is fancied to defy a 6 lb rise in the weights at the expense of Shona Mea, who ended a long losing run at Gowran recently and is expected to go well again for her in-form yard. Slamadoor and Kampala Beach are another couple to consider.

The two last-time-out winners, BLUE PEAK and Shona Mea are of most interest, with preference for the former.

19:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (1.25/1 +44%) Match Play	1.25/1(+44%)	(4) Match Play 1.25/1, Fair sort who hasn't gone without promise either outing for this yard, caught away from main action when eighth of 18 in strong 5f York handicap last month. Likely there's races to be won with him this year. Creditable run at York last time and this is less competitive; could take advantage.
2 2nd (9) (28/1 -12%) Glendown	28/1(-12%)	(9) Glendown 28/1, Only narrowly failed to land a Pontefract nursery last July but beaten at short odds at Hamilton later that month and not seen again until well held at Ripon a fortnight ago. Needs to have come on a lot for the outing. Down the field on reappearance but may have needed the run and he's no forlorn hope.
3 3rd (5) (8.5/1 +0%) Secret Mistral	8.5/1(+0%)	(5) Secret Mistral 8.5/1, 6f maiden course winner last May. Too free when held in a handicap back here (6f again) on her reappearance and now drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since her debut. Course winner who may have needed recent run, but has to leave that form well behind.
4 4th (8) (8/1 +11%) Gustav Ucicky	8/1(+11%)	(8) Gustav Ucicky 8/1, Fair maiden in Ireland for Andrew Kinirons. Hinted at temperament on occasions over there but he's joined a stable with a good record with new recruits. One to note in the betting. Stable debut; new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; betting may guide.
5th 5th (6) (8/1 -23%) Mistamac	8/1(-23%)	(6) Mistamac 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Redcar (5f, good to soft) on reappearance 24 days ago, always playing catch up after a slow start. Could be sharper for last month's comeback run; no surprise if he's a bigger threat today.
6th 6th (1) (7.5/1 +6%) Paddy's Day	7.5/1(+6%)	(1) Paddy's Day 7.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield (5f) in March. Presumably unsuited by very testing ground when sixth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) in April. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Hills/has been gelded. Ex-Charlie Hills; makes stable debut off a competitive mark having been gelded; a possible.
7th 7th (7) (8/1 +20%) Corinthian Kid	8/1(+20%)	(7) Corinthian Kid 8/1, Fair 6f winner at 2 for Jonathan Portman. Step back in the right direction for new yard when fourth of 8 in 6f Chester handicap 19 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Promising fourth at Chester (6f) last time and this drop back to 5f is well worth a go.
8th 8th (3) (7.5/1 -125%) Herakles	7.5/1(-125%)	(3) Herakles 7.5/1, 5f Newcastle novice scorer in December who returned with an encouraging third of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) in May. Failed to build on that over 6f here since but could bounce back returned to 5f. Still early days and he's back down in trip, but has something to prove after last time.

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19:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

This represents a drop in class for MATCH PLAY and Paul Midgley's inmate must hold every chance of improving on his most recent run over this trip at York. He was only narrowly denied off 1lb lower at Carlisle last August, when trained by Kevin Ryan, and he gets a tentative vote from Paddy's Day, who won at Lingfield in March and will relish this quicker surface after struggling on soft ground at Nottingham last time. The unexposed Herakles also warrants a market check.

MATCH PLAY has shown promise in 2 highly competitive 5f sprints this year and looks well worth siding with at this lower level. Herakles is better than he could show here last time and is second choice ahead of Gustav Ucicky.

Having been up there for a long way at York last time, MATCH PLAY gets the nod in this less competitive race.

19:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (2.25/1 +10%) Well Done Dani	2.25/1(+10%)	(6) Well Done Dani 2.25/1, Placed 3 times during the autumn and improved when opening her account on the back of a break/wind op at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in April. Creditable third of 10 at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) since. Likely to be in the shake-up.
2 2nd (7) (2.25/1 +36%) Only Fools	2.25/1(+36%)	(7) Only Fools 2.25/1, Fair Flat winner in France. Better signs over hurdles since handicapping, finishing second of 13 over 18.5f at Newton Abbot last time. Considered.
3 3rd (5) (3.6/1 -20%) Melvich Bay	3.6/1(-20%)	(5) Melvich Bay 3.6/1, Looks to be getting her act together now, finishing second of 5 in a 2m Kelso novice 18 days ago. That was an uncompetitive race of its type but a mark of 80 could still underestimate her back in a handicap.
4 4th (2) (12/1 +25%) Fabreze	12/1(+25%)	(2) Fabreze 12/1, Poor form in 4 hurdle starts in Ireland in 2021/22 but did manage a point win there this spring. Worth a precautionary market check on her debut for new connections.
5th 5th (3) (4/1 +11%) Luna Dora	4/1(+11%)	(3) Luna Dora 4/1, Made light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2m, soft) in April. Effort flattened out when fifth over 19.5f at Bangor latest and this return to 2m could help.
6th 6th (8) (40/1 -60%) Autumn Blaze	40/1(-60%)	(8) Autumn Blaze 40/1, No promise in 2 bumpers and 3 hurdles. Has a basement mark to work with now handicapping after wind op but still hard to make a case for.

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19:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ONLY FOOLS finished a decent second over an extended 2m2f last time and could be worth taking a chance on dropping in distance. She is rated 2lb higher for the aforementioned effort, but still makes plenty of appeal based on the pick of her form. Recent distance runner-up Melvich Bay is another to consider as she looks to be getting the hang of things now, while you can make a decent case for Well Done Dani too.

Although it wasn't a strong novice MELVICH BAY was second in last time it's rare one who was beaten 4½ lengths in a race of that nature gets the opportunity to run in a handicap off a lowly mark of 80 on their next start so she's the suggestion. Only Fools and Well Done Dani can fight it out for minor honours.

Several need to be considered seriously but WELL DONE DANI may emerge on top from Only Fools.

20:00 Leopardstown Handicap 9f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/1 +71%) Complete Fiction	4/1(+71%)	(3) Complete Fiction 4/1, C&D winner. One win from 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 18/1). Off 6 months. Can make presence felt. Sole win came over C&D a year ago; not at best at Dundalk over winter but goes well fresh.
2 2nd (16) (10/1 +29%) Reverberation	10/1(+29%)	(16) Reverberation 10/1, Course winner. Forty four runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, bit below form seventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 82 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Work to do. Last of four wins came over 1m here nearly 3 years ago; a squeak on last year's form.
3 3rd (5) (14/1 -87%) Skontonovski	14/1(-87%)	(5) Skontonovski 14/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap (7/1) at Listowel (8f, good) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Six-time winner has been running well enough in defeat lately and a chance dropped 3lb.
4 4th (7) (16/1 -100%) Together Aclaim	16/1(-100%)	(7) Together Aclaim 16/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs but wasn't seen to best effect at Gowran latest and had finished a close third in Roscommon handicap (7.5f) previously. Respected. Maiden after 19 runs; ran a cracker at Roscommon but not the best of runs at Gowran.
5th 5th (11) (25/1 -56%) Thunder Canyon	25/1(-56%)	(11) Thunder Canyon 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 28/1) 24 days ago, not clear run. Up in trip. Others preferred. Soundly beaten last twice, though didn't get clearest of runs at Roscommon last time.
6th 6th (2) (8.5/1 -113%) Lauroline	8.5/1(-113%)	(2) Lauroline 8.5/1, Consistent sort who ran right up to her best when third of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 10 days ago. 3 lb lower now and ought to go well again. Stable having good spell. Maiden after 7 starts but generally consistent; 3rd at Gowran last time; 3lb lower now.
7th 7th (4) (33/1 +18%) While You're Up	33/1(+18%)	(4) While You're Up 33/1, 150/1, nineteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft). Off 14 months. Respectable on last Flat run. Maiden after 9 Flat starts but some decent runs; hurdling when last seen; long absence.
8th 8th (10) (7.5/1 +32%) Slieve Bearnagh	7.5/1(+32%)	(10) Slieve Bearnagh 7.5/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy, 14/1). Off 6 months. Modest on Flat, bit below form last Flat outing. Stable having good spell. Cheekpieces back on. Last of two wins came in October 2021; hurdling when last seen; appealing mark.
9th 9th (8) (22/1 -57%) Bronze River	22/1(-57%)	(8) Bronze River 22/1, Seventh of 10 in claimer at Dundalk (6f, 14/1). Off 104 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Hood back on. Looks competitive on form. Four-time winner moved to this yard after a modest claiming run at Dundalk; up in trip.
10th 10th (6) (2/1 +11%) Bright Moment	2/1(+11%)	(6) Bright Moment 2/1, Built on encouraging return effort when good third of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 5/1) 4 days ago. Races off same mark and holds solid claims. Fine runs in defeat lately over 1m-1m2f at Gowran and Navan; chance if this isn't too soon.
11th 11th (13) (40/1 -21%) Atlas	40/1(-21%)	(13) Atlas 40/1, Course winner. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Gowran (8f, good) 10 days ago. Visor back on. Makes limited appeal. Three of four wins have come here but the last was nearly 3 years ago; has to do more.
12th 12th (9) (40/1 +0%) Harbanaker	40/1(+0%)	(9) Harbanaker 40/1, Course winner. Latest win at Dundalk in January. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (80/1) at Gowran (8f, good) 10 days ago. Claims on best form. Three-time 1m winner, including here; hampered early at Gowran last time and can improve.
13th 13th (1) (11/1 -10%) Nicky's Champ	11/1(-10%)	(1) Nicky's Champ 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in maiden (50/1) at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 43 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Just a hint of ability in three maiden starts but is worth a market check on handicap bow.
14th 14th (15) (50/1 +0%) Pride Of Pimlico	50/1(+0%)	(15) Pride Of Pimlico 50/1, 250/1, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 113 days ago. Off since. Modest on Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Cheekpieces back on. Regressive at Dundalk and well beaten over hurdles when last seen.
15th 15th (12) (80/1 +20%) Superlike	80/1(+20%)	(12) Superlike 80/1, Sixteenth of 17 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 125/1) 7 days ago. Hopes of improvement may rest on first-time blinkers. Soundly beaten last twice over 2m and 1m (here); blinkers need to transform him.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Leopardstown Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BRIGHT MOMENT makes a quick reappearance here having stayed on strongly when third at Navan on Sunday. Although the John Feane-trained mare gives the impression she will require further in time, this looks a good opportunity to open her account. Well drawn in stall 5, if Ben Coen can hold a prominent early position, he may be able to take the finishing kick out of these rivals. Together Aclaim, who kept on steadily when sixth at Gowran Park on his most recent start, would have been closer but for suffering interference early in the race. Although yet to get his head in front from 19 attempts, he remains of interest in this grade. Lauroline finished third in that aforementioned Gowran race, so should also be a contender for Johnny Murtagh.

BRIGHT MOMENT has acquitted herself well in both starts this term and remains relatively low mileage. She gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Lauroline and Together Aclaim head the list of dangers.

Raised to this trip after some solid runs in defeat over 1m lately, SKONTONOVSKI has a fair shout off 3lb lower than last time.

20:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (12/1 -9%) Finbar's Lad	12/1(-9%)	(1) Finbar's Lad 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving Eric Alston when fifteenth of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 22/1) 19 days ago. Others preferred. Very lightly raced 4yo; down the field on recent stable debut but not ruled out.
2 2nd (6) (8/1 +11%) Roman Dynasty	8/1(+11%)	(6) Roman Dynasty 8/1, One win from 27 Flat runs, which was gained back in 2020. Sixth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and, down another 2 lb, he could have a part to play. On a long losing run but trainer's horses running well and not discounted off reduced mark.
3 3rd (2) (2.25/1 -38%) Trais Fluors	2.25/1(-38%)	(2) Trais Fluors 2.25/1, Won 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Goodwood (9f, good to firm) 6 days ago, well ridden. Escapes a penalty (due to go up 4 lb) and another bold show on the cards. Won an apprentice handicap at Goodwood last Friday and escapes a penalty; strong claims.
4 4th (5) (3.33/1 +76%) Counsel	3.33/1(+76%)	(5) Counsel 3.33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 33 days ago. Readily passed over. Has dropped down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive on his last few starts.
5th 5th (3) (2.5/1 +0%) Bobby Dassler	2.5/1(+0%)	(3) Bobby Dassler 2.5/1, 10/3, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 16 days ago, always holding on. 3 lb rise fair enough and likely to make his presence felt. Off the mark at the 13th attempt at Nottingham last time and can make another bold bid.
6th 6th (7) (18/1 +28%) Dandys Derriere	18/1(+28%)	(7) Dandys Derriere 18/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 20/1) 17 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Well handicapped on last year's best form but has something to prove at present.
7th 7th (4) (12/1 -167%) Olympicus	12/1(-167%)	(4) Olympicus 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 17 in maiden (11/2) at Galway (8.3f, heavy). Off 10 months ahead of this debut for new yard/handicap bow and interesting to see what the market has to say. Well-bred 4yo who showed ability for Joseph O'Brien; very interesting on his stable debut.

LTO Selection:

20:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Trais Fluors has the ability to figure at this level but his tendency to fluff the start is a concern at a course where those who race prominently can do well. Therefore, BOBBY DASSLER, who made all to win at Nottingham 16 days ago, looks a more solid option on this occasion. A 3lb higher mark looks very fair and another big run can be expected. Olympicus has a likable pedigree and is warrants a betting check on his handicap/stable debut.

TRAIS FLUORS snapped a long losing run at Goodwood recently and, officially 4 lb 'well-in' with no penalty to shoulder, he will take plenty of stopping. Fellow last-time-out winner Bobby Dassler gets the nod ahead of Roman Dynasty and Irish import Olympicus for forecast purposes.

The 9yo TRAIS FLUORS escapes a penalty for last Friday's apprentice handicap win at Goodwood and can go in again.

20:25 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (12/1 -33%) Baileys Derbyday	12/1(-33%)	(2) Baileys Derbyday 12/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) and is a half-brother to useful hurdler Pilansberg. Still, he will need to step on his first 2 efforts in this sphere in order to play a leading role here. Hood applied. Fair Flat handicapper; modest efforts over jumps (pulled hard last time); hood now tried.
2 2nd (5) (3/1 -50%) Kenzai Warrior	3/1(-50%)	(5) Kenzai Warrior 3/1, Useful sort on Flat and produced a step forward from his hurdles debut when second of 12 in novice at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in December. However, efforts on the level the last twice have been poor. Good second at Taunton in December but disappointing since (last two on the Flat); player.
3 3rd (10) (33/1 -83%) Sobegrand	33/1(-83%)	(10) Sobegrand 33/1, Went the wrong way following promising debut second for the Gosdens on the Flat at Kempton. Failed to make much of an impact on hurdles debut at Bangor, though, and subsequently gelded. Signs of ability on the Flat and likely to improve on sole jumps run after being gelded.
4 4th (4) (0.5/1 +64%) Evenwood Sonofagun	0.5/1(+64%)	(4) Evenwood Sonofagun 0.5/1, Made the frame on plenty of occasions when trained in Ireland and has shown ability both completed starts on these shores, too. Has undergone a wind op and he's one of the more likely winners. Back after a wind op; sound fifth over C&D last time (first four all won since); chance.
5th 5th (3) (40/1 +39%) Blazing Court	40/1(+39%)	(3) Blazing Court 40/1, Showed only poor form in a pair of bumpers and it was much the same in maiden hurdles at Southwell and Taunton during the winter. Best to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Lantic Bay. Modest form in two bumpers and plenty to prove after two ordinary efforts over hurdles.
6th 6th (9) (33/1 -65%) Valparaiso	33/1(-65%)	(9) Valparaiso 33/1, Bagged a 1½m Doncaster handicap for Marcus Tregoning in April 2021 but below par when last seen in June of that year. Wellbeing has to be taken on trust ahead of this hurdles debut for new connections. Won over 1m4f on good to firm on the Flat; no easy task on jumps debut after two years off.
7th 7th (8) (14/1 -100%) Thrifty Scot	14/1(-100%)	(8) Thrifty Scot 14/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Lady Valerie and represents a strong yard that can ready one first-time-out. Watch the betting for clues. Half-brother to a bumper winner out of an unraced mare; market best guide on debut.
8th 8th (6) (50/1 -127%) Lantic Bay	50/1(-127%)	(6) Lantic Bay 50/1, Dream Eater gelding. Dam winning pointer/runner-up sole start over fences. Yard seldom strikes with newcomers but he's worth a second look in the betting all the same. First foal of a winning pointer; perhaps best watched on debut.
9th 9th (7) (200/1 -100%) Nyoufsea	200/1(-100%)	(7) Nyoufsea 200/1, Poor maiden who was pulled up for the fourth time in his last 5 starts (all over fences) at Warwick at the end of March. Looks set for another struggle back hurdling, unless the addition of blinkers have a profound effect. Long-standing maiden; tried in blinkers (has run in cheekpieces); others stronger.
\|RO\| \|RO\| (1) (40/1 -21%) Ascension Day	40/1(-21%)	(1) Ascension Day 40/1, €6,000 3-y-o, Imperial Monarch gelding. Closely related to bumper winner/fair hurdler Payngo, stayed 3m. Didn't show much in 3 starts between the flags last spring, however. Modest Irish pointer who is best watched on his hurdles/stable debut.

LTO Selection:

20:25 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN may have been comfortably beaten over C&D last time out, but the form of that race has worked out extremely well and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get off the mark at the 12th time of asking. Fit from two runs on the level, Kenzai Warrior has strong claims on his penultimate effort at Taunton, while Baileys Derbyday is one who is entitled to improve on what he's shown so far.

EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN and Kenzai Warrior have both shown more than enough ability to suggest that a race of this nature would be well within reach. Marginal preference is for the former, who should come on for his reappearance spin over C&D last month. Newcomer Thrifty Scot is one to note in the betting.

The form of the race in which EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (nap) finished fifth last time is rock solid and he can break his duck over hurdles.

20:30 Leopardstown Handicap 15f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (14) (5/1 +38%) Sea Oscar	5/1(+38%)	(14) Sea Oscar 5/1, 10/3, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good) 16 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. Maiden after 16 starts has run well enough lately and step up in trip could suit.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 +40%) Extensio	6/1(+40%)	(2) Extensio 6/1, 18/1, last of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago, inadequate test. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly. In decent form last season and should have improved from comeback over 1m.
3 3rd (11) (33/1 +18%) Oranmore	33/1(+18%)	(11) Oranmore 33/1, 50/1, last of 15 in handicap at Gowran (14f, soft) 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Maiden ran well at times at Dundalk over winter; has to bounce back from poor Gowran run.
4 4th (9) (25/1 +62%) Abraham	25/1(+62%)	(9) Abraham 25/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Fourteenth of 21 in handicap (50/1) at this course (12f, good) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Dual AW winner is maiden on turf after 19 starts; not a lot of appeal.
5th 5th (12) (8.5/1 -21%) Red Vermillion	8.5/1(-21%)	(12) Red Vermillion 8.5/1, 11/1, improved on recent efforts to win 19-runner handicap at Navan (13f, soft) 33 days ago, well positioned. Others more persuasive. Won well over 1m5f at Navan last time; trip should be fine but is 7lb higher.
6th 6th (3) (4/1 +33%) Zileo	4/1(+33%)	(3) Zileo 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Listowel (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Trainer going well. Should be thereabouts. Fine second over 1m4f here before another second over 2m at Listowel; respected.
7th 7th (8) (4.5/1 +25%) Charlie Luciano	4.5/1(+25%)	(8) Charlie Luciano 4.5/1, Creditable sixth of 21 in handicap (4/1) at this course (12f, good) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Each-way claims. Maiden hurdle winner ran well enough in a 1m4f handicap here last time; chance up in trip.
8th 8th (6) (6.5/1 +74%) Belgoprince	6.5/1(+74%)	(6) Belgoprince 6.5/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Gowran (14f, soft, 33/1) 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Well beaten on testing ground last twice and has to improve for livelier surface.
9th 9th (7) (10/1 -11%) Art Of Silence	10/1(-11%)	(7) Art Of Silence 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 14/1, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Bumper winner last year was well beaten in three maidens but can do better on h'cap bow.
10th 10th (5) (40/1 -122%) Mephisto	40/1(-122%)	(5) Mephisto 40/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in March. 14/1, last of 14 in handicap at Listowel (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Difficult ask. Two Dundalk wins last winter but has to bounce back after beaten a long way at Listowel.
11th 11th (1) (16/1 +11%) Beautiful Chaos	16/1(+11%)	(1) Beautiful Chaos 16/1, 7/2, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner maiden at Killarney (11.2f, soft), all out. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Maiden winner on soft when last seen in October; probably best watched on return.
12th 12th (4) (33/1 -18%) Boola Boola	33/1(-18%)	(4) Boola Boola 33/1, Winner at Dundalk in April. 20/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Dundalk winner in April has been poor since and has questions to answer.
13th 13th (10) (50/1 +50%) Limited Edition	50/1(+50%)	(10) Limited Edition 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventeenth of 18 in handicap (66/1) at Navan (10f, heavy) 78 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Poor on last few starts but has a chance if getting back to UK form of last year.
14th 14th (13) (40/1 +20%) Manwal	40/1(+20%)	(13) Manwal 40/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good) 16 days ago, slowly away. Maiden under all codes has been regressive in the last year and isn't easy to fancy.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Leopardstown Handicap 15f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Having finished runner-up on his latest two starts, ZILEO should be able to go one place better now. The five-year-old son of Galileo was second at this track on his penultimate run before again hitting the frame at Listowel last time. Dropping down in grade here should see him record his first win since his three-year-old days. Bumper winner Art Of Silence is an intriguing runner for father and son team, Gerry and Colin Keane. Having been handicapped over shorter, the five-year-old steps up to this trip for the first time on the flat. Red Vermillion impressed with her finishing effort at Navan last month and has previous form at this longer trip. It would be no surprise to see the Kevin Coleman-trained mare go close under her very capable young pilot.

It's been a while since REFLECTIONIST was last seen out in this sphere, but he resumes on a potentially very handy mark and has been in fine form over hurdles since switching to the Gavin Cromwell yard during ths pring. The selection may have most to fear from Sea Oscar, who remains a maiden following 16 attempts but she will be a player if reproducing the form of her latest effort at Tipperary. Extensio and Charlie Luciano are others to consider.

Having improved hugely in two hurdle wins for this yard lately, REFLECTIONIST could be difficult to beat off 51 returned to the Flat.

20:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (11/1 +45%) Lady Of Arabia	11/1(+45%)	(7) Lady Of Arabia 11/1, Winner at Kempton in December. 9/1, second of 4 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Others more persuasive. Respectable second of four to a red-hot favourite at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) latest.
2 2nd (9) (6/1 +29%) I Still Have Faith	6/1(+29%)	(9) I Still Have Faith 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 17 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good, 33/1) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Hood on 1st time. May yet do better. Had to wait for a gap on latest outing; hooded for first time; may have more to offer.
3 3rd (12) (33/1 +0%) Red Fort	33/1(+0%)	(12) Red Fort 33/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 12/1) 23 days ago. Others look better treated. Modest maiden; good third on penultimate start (1m2f, soft) but soundly beaten on latest.
4 4th (5) (7.5/1 -67%) Arkenstaar	7.5/1(-67%)	(5) Arkenstaar 7.5/1, 11/8, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Arrives in a rich vein of form and should go well in the hat-trick bid. Form figures of 43211 in five handicaps, both wins over 1m1f at Hamilton; battled latest.
5th 5th (10) (4.5/1 +18%) Kamanika	4.5/1(+18%)	(10) Kamanika 4.5/1, Winner at Nottingham in April. 11/4, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Last-gasp win at Nottingham (soft) and good third at Lingfield (again 1m2f, good to firm).
6th 6th (8) (16/1 +36%) Dream Pirate	16/1(+36%)	(8) Dream Pirate 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good, 33/1) 21 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip. Hard to fancy. Heavy defeats when outsider in his two handicaps (1m) either side of being gelded.
7th 7th (2) (2.5/1 +29%) Blue Yonder	2.5/1(+29%)	(2) Blue Yonder 2.5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 7/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Shortlist material. Nearly made it three from three in handicaps beyond 8.6f; up 4lb in future handicaps.
8th 8th (11) (80/1 +0%) Barossa	80/1(+0%)	(11) Barossa 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13 lengths sixth of 7 to Blue Yonder in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, soft, 18/1) 45 days ago. Needs to up her game. Final start as 2yo (1m1f, heavy) was her best; two heavy defeats at 1m2f on soft this term.
9th 9th (1) (14/1 +79%) Sea Urchin	14/1(+79%)	(1) Sea Urchin 14/1, Fifth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Must improve. Fair 5th of nine at 1m on good to form last time; up in trip in search of the breakthrough.
10th 10th (4) (5.5/1 -83%) Different Tone	5.5/1(-83%)	(4) Different Tone 5.5/1, Promising individual. 10/3, very good second of 6 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 19 days ago, never nearer. Makes handicap debut with more to come, so worth taking a chance on. Came from last to 2nd in six-runner classified at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) on return.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (9/1 +36%) Victoria County	9/1(+36%)	(6) Victoria County 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, good third of 6 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed. Made most in 1m2f classified at Salisbury latest, where Different Tone pipped him for 2nd.

LTO Selection:

20:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Vegas Jack and Different Tone are unexposed as handicappers and warrant betting checks, while Blue Yonder has done very little wrong lately and is a serious contender. Nevertheless, there was a lot to like about the manner in which ARKENSTAAR stayed on to land a brace of wins over 1m1f at Hamilton last month and he looks more competitively weighted off only 2lb higher than his latest success.

DIFFERENT TONE improved and caught the eye when second at Salisbury last time so, with further progress expected, he gets the narrow vote over the hat-trick seeking Arkenstaar. Blue Yonder is also a player.

Blue Yonder is due to go up another 4lb and he is second choice to DIFFERENT TONE who brings potential.

21:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (14/1 -133%) No Recollection	14/1(-133%)	(6) No Recollection 14/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who took well to hurdles for Alan King last summer, winning a C&D maiden. Much better than bare result at Market Rasen on debut for this stable and should strip fitter for it. Ex-Alan King; quite useful on Flat and a C&D winner over jumps; well held on stable debut.
2 2nd (2) (2.75/1 -10%) John Betjeman	2.75/1(-10%)	(2) John Betjeman 2.75/1, Latest win in hurdle at Ffos Las in March. 9/4, creditable 2 lengths second of 8 to Nibras Gold in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to firm) 24 days ago, clear of rest. Has been consistent of late and another solid showing seems likely. In good form this year and 3lb better off with Nibras Gold who beat him by 2l last time.
3 3rd (1) (0.83/1 +45%) Nibras Gold	0.83/1(+45%)	(1) Nibras Gold 0.83/1, Fair stayer on the Flat who has taken well to hurdling. Doubled his tally in this sphere back from 8 months off in a handicap at Ffos Las 24 days ago and makes plenty of appeal again. C&D winner last summer; back to form to win a Ffos Las h'cap last time; up 6lb; chance.
4 4th (7) (14/1 +44%) Dutch Admiral	14/1(+44%)	(7) Dutch Admiral 14/1, Modest hurdler who was below form when last seen in this sphere and hasn't been offering much encouragement on the Flat this year. Hurdle winner in 2020; mixed form after that; poor form on Flat after 444 days off in 2023.
5th 5th (4) (25/1 +0%) Chasamax	25/1(+0%)	(4) Chasamax 25/1, Three-time winner in this sphere for Nicky Henderson but ended time with that yard on a downer and no positives to draw from what he's done for current stable. Three wins for Nicky Henderson but not shown much for present yard; others stronger.
6th 6th (3) (12/1 -33%) Gerard Mentor	12/1(-33%)	(3) Gerard Mentor 12/1, Scored twice last autumn but last 2 efforts have been poor. Might strip fitter for return at Ludlow but others are still more appealing. Four wins on good/soft at around 2m last term; not run as well since but could bounce back.
7th 7th (5) (10/1 -54%) Striking Out	10/1(-54%)	(5) Striking Out 10/1, Irish point winner who scored over hurdles and made a positive start over fences. Unseated at Chepstow in that sphere last time but fixed-brush obstacles should suit back in this sphere. Also in cheekpieces for the first time. Irish point/maiden hurdle winner; some fair efforts since but drop to 2m not sure to suit.

LTO Selection:

21:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The key to this race looks to be the recent clash between NIBRAS GOLD (first) and John Betjeman (second) at Ffos Las, and it is the former who is taken to uphold that form at a track where he won comfortably last June. Striking Out is interesting on his return to hurdles, while Gerard Mentor is another to note and can go well if bouncing back to form.

NIBRAS GOLD already has a C&D win to his name and, having returned with an improved display to score at Ffos Las recently, he makes most appeal. Old rival John Betjeman is a danger. Striking Out is another one to consider back over hurdles.

Having looked a decent prospect last season, GERARD MENTOR is taken to beat the in-form pair of Nibras Gold and John Betjeman.

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There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Thursday 15th June 2023

Races & Results Thursday 15th June 2023

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13:50 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Nottingham Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Yarmouth Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:55 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Leopardstown Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

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17:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow