Tomform Friday 2nd June 2023

There were 58 Races on Friday 2nd June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Epsom, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 2nd June 2023

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

13:10 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Bulls Aye (3/1 -71%)
Bulls Aye

3/1(-71%)
(1) Bulls Aye 3/1, Quirky sort who posted best effort for some time when close second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good) 9 days ago, slowly away. Races off same mark here and must enter calculations.
In decent form; nabbed on the line at Ayr last week; good chance off same mark.
2
2nd (2) Dark Company (6/1 +29%)
Dark Company

6/1(+29%)
(2) Dark Company 6/1, Untrustworthy individual. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 22/1) 14 days ago, very slowly away. Others preferred.
0-14 on turf but ran well off 5lb higher over C&D last July.
3
3rd (3) Dandy's Angel (3.33/1 +33%)
Dandy's Angel

3.33/1(+33%)
(3) Dandy's Angel 3.33/1, Two wins from 43 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 15/2) 17 days ago. Not out of things.
Scored under Brandon Wilkie at Beverley last summer; now only 1lb higher.
4
4th (6) Jaminoz (14/1 +0%)
Jaminoz

14/1(+0%)
(6) Jaminoz 14/1, 33/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Something to prove at this trip; sole win came over 7f.
5th
5th (4) Haseef (9/1 -13%)
Haseef

9/1(-13%)
(4) Haseef 9/1, 11/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Something to find on form.
Maiden who is well treated on several pieces of form; not dismissed.
6th
6th (5) Willing To Please (2/1 +27%)
Willing To Please

2/1(+27%)
(5) Willing To Please 2/1, Course winner who has posted solid efforts the last twice, latest when third of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago, closing all way to line. Return to longer trip should suit and holds strong claims.
2-3 at Carlisle, the wins gained off higher marks; respected back here.
LTO Selection:

13:10 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

BULLS AYE was caught on the line at Ayr last week and he looks the one to beat now turned out quickly off the same mark. Willing To Please arrives in good form having finished third at Hamilton and Pontefract last month and Philip Kirby's mare is feared most. Dandy's Angel is now only 1lb higher than her last triumph at Beverley in August and completes the shortlist.

This can go to WILLING TO PLEASE, who has acquitted herself well in recent starts and figures off a handy mark. Bulls Aye and Dandy's Angel rate the principal dangers.

Bulls Aye has a good chance, especially if proving less headstrong this time, but WILLING TO PLEASE is a solid alternative.


13:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Racing Demon (2.12/1 -21%)
Racing Demon

2.12/1(-21%)
(6) Racing Demon 2.12/1, 13/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 16 days ago, forced to switch final 1f and finishing well. Shortlist material from this 1 lb higher mark.
Didn't get any luck when a close third at Bath last time and he's an interesting contender.
2
2nd (1) Passing Time (4.5/1 -29%)
Passing Time

4.5/1(-29%)
(1) Passing Time 4.5/1, Offered minor promise on 2 of his 3 starts in AW novices' during the winter, inconvenienced by the drop in trip when sixth in 9-runner Southwell event (7f) in January. Gelded ahead of return and return to 1m rates a plus now handicapping. Likely improver.
Half-brother to four winners and he's a possible improver on handicap debut; market useful.
3
3rd (3) Man Made Of Smoke (6/1 +45%)
Man Made Of Smoke

6/1(+45%)
(3) Man Made Of Smoke 6/1, Belatedly shed maiden tag at Wolverhampton (9.5f) early last month. Fourth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Bath (10.2f, firm) 7 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back down in trip.
Off the mark (21st attempt) at Wolverhampton last month but well held in both runs since.
4
4th (4) Ticket To Alaska (1.5/1 +45%)
Ticket To Alaska

1.5/1(+45%)
(4) Ticket To Alaska 1.5/1, 11/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago, headed close home. Remains low mileage at around 1m and no surprise to see him thereabouts again.
0-9 but he went close at Doncaster last time and is only 1lb higher here; big player.
5th
5th (7) Profitar Rules (22/1 -159%)
Profitar Rules

22/1(-159%)
(7) Profitar Rules 22/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Newcastle in April. 17/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Won at Newcastle (7f) in April but was disappointing in follow-up bid there (1m) last time.
6th
6th (2) Bala Hatun (50/1 -100%)
Bala Hatun

50/1(-100%)
(2) Bala Hatun 50/1, Iffraaj filly who was best excused debut run and showed a lot more of what she's about when fourth at Lingfield (7f) in December, close up and no extra final 100 yds. Proved too free when well held eighth of 9 back at that venue in March and opening mark demands improvement.
Handicap newcomer but she's hard to weigh up and has bit to prove after another break.
LTO Selection:

13:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Racing Demon can be his own worst enemy and again comes with risk attached. That is not to say he isn't up to winning a race like this, but he makes the shortlist only with the caveat that a slow start or trouble in running are common traits. With that in mind, the vote goes to TICKET TO ALASKA, who has scope to improve on turf and looks primed to go well off a workable mark. Profitar Rules appeals most of the remainder.

RACING DEMON remains a maiden on the back of 12 career starts but he again highlighted he can defy this sort of mark when finishing a close-up third at Bath 16 days ago (not seen to best effect). He earns the vote to come out on top, with Doncaster runner-up Ticket To Alaska and likely improver Passing Time heading up the dangers.

This is a tight call between the in-form pair Ticket To Alaska and RACING DEMON. The narrow vote goes to the latter.


13:40 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Emperor's Son (5.5/1 -175%)
Emperor's Son

5.5/1(-175%)
(3) Emperor's Son 5.5/1, Foaled April 27. Kodiac colt. Brother to winner up to 1¼m Double March. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Expresso Star. Betting should guide ahead of racecourse bow.
Third foal; brother to 7f AW 2yo/1m2f turf winner Double March (RPR 92).
2
2nd (4) Kylian (0.44/1 +40%)
Kylian

0.44/1(+40%)
(4) Kylian 0.44/1, Promising individual. 11/10, third of 7 in minor event at York (5f, firm) on debut 16 days ago, impressing with the way he travelled. Sure to improve for yard that does well with its juveniles and he's a big player.
Caught on the wing at York but still ran to a smart level; hard to beat.
3
3rd (1) Alfa Whiteburd (8/1 +43%)
Alfa Whiteburd

8/1(+43%)
(1) Alfa Whiteburd 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 5 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, soft, 13/8) 41 days ago, no match only for a subsequent listed winner. Can give another good account.
Bumped into a subsequent Listed winner when second at Nottingham.
4
4th (5) Lady Nunthorpe (12/1 +0%)
Lady Nunthorpe

12/1(+0%)
(5) Lady Nunthorpe 12/1, Foaled February 21. 450,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Walbank. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to smart 6f winner Polybius out of smart 1½m/12.5f winner Freedonia. Bred to be precocious and confidence behind her in the market would need to be viewed positively.
Stable's first 2yo runner but there's lots to like about purchase price and pedigree.
5th
5th (2) Desert Raider (18/1 -29%)
Desert Raider

18/1(-29%)
(2) Desert Raider 18/1, Foaled February 1. 62,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 7f Dick Whittington and 5f-7f winner Winning Ways, both smart. Dam unraced. Makes good deal of appeal on paper and he's one to note on debut.
62,000gns yearling; plenty to like on paper and the yard is having debut winners.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

KYLIAN made a promising start to his career when third at York last month and he should take some stopping if running to a similar level. Alfa Whiteburd only found the progressive Got To Love A Grey too strong at Nottingham in April and he should be in the mix once more. A bigger threat, however, could emerge from newcomer Lady Nunthorpe, who is a half-sister to the smart Walbank.

KYLIAN couldn't justify short odds when third on debut at York 16 days ago but that was still a very promising first effort and, with progress on the cards, he can make it second time lucky. There are appealing newcomers in opposition, including Desert Raider and Lady Nunthorpe, and they demand a check in the betting for clues.

Karl Burke's KYLIAN ran a highly promising first race at York despite failing favourite backers.


13:50 Chepstow Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Fishermans Cottage (66/1 -32%)
Fishermans Cottage

66/1(-32%)
(2) Fishermans Cottage 66/1, Cappella Sansevero gelding. Brother to 6f/7f winner Diamond Cottage, closely related to winner up to 6f Showmethewayavrilo and half-brother to 5f/5.7f winner Coronation Cottage. Others appeal more on this occasion.
This looks a tough assignment on belated debut and is best watched.
1
1st (8) Monty Bay (11/1 -57%)
Monty Bay

11/1(-57%)
(8) Monty Bay 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7/1, very good third of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago, keeping on well. Should have more to offer.
Promising third at Kempton (7f) on his return and he's open to more progress; in the mix.
2
2nd (9) Fakhra (16/1 -78%)
Fakhra

16/1(-78%)
(9) Fakhra 16/1, 50,000 gns foal, 185,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Dam, German 6f/7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Felicity out of useful 9f winner Felina. Noteworthy newcomer.
185,000gns yearling; plenty to like on paper and he needs watching in market on debut.
3
3rd (12) Storymaker (10/1 -25%)
Storymaker

10/1(-25%)
(12) Storymaker 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, good third of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 55 days ago. May do better so needs considering.
Two promising placed efforts on AW and she could go well again on this switch to turf.
4
4th (10) Midsummer Music (80/1 -100%)
Midsummer Music

80/1(-100%)
(10) Midsummer Music 80/1, 40/1, last of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut. Off 6 months with work to do.
Finished a remote last of 14 when 40-1 at Kempton (1m, AW) on her debut in November.
5th
5th (4) Monte Linas (2.5/1 +0%)
Monte Linas

2.5/1(+0%)
(4) Monte Linas 2.5/1, Promising individual. Winner at Chelmsford City in April. 5/2, good second of 8 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 29 days ago, left poorly placed. Sure to improve. In the mix.
Win and good second at Chelmsford this spring and he sets a useful standard; major player.
6th
6th (5) Art Of Romance (11/1 -10%)
Art Of Romance

11/1(-10%)
(5) Art Of Romance 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, seventh of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) 8 days ago, not knocked about. No forlorn hope.
Runner-up at Newmarket (7f) on debut but he was disappointing at Chelmsford (1m) last week.
7th
7th (11) Shaaden (10/1 +38%)
Shaaden

10/1(+38%)
(11) Shaaden 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Only sixth of 11 in minor event (25/1) at Newbury (7f, good) 14 days ago. More is needed.
Plenty of promise in sole 2yo run but has been disappointing in two starts this spring.
8th
8th (7) Island Luck (40/1 -186%)
Island Luck

40/1(-186%)
(7) Island Luck 40/1, Ninth of 12 in minor event (11/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 10 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement.
Ran green and was out the back at Wolverhampton ten days ago; needs lots of improvement.
9th
9th (6) Chelsea Square (1.2/1 +40%)
Chelsea Square

1.2/1(+40%)
(6) Chelsea Square 1.2/1, Promising debut second of 11 in minor event at Newbury (7f, good, 20/1) 14 days ago. Looked green there so she's sure to build on that. Player.
Well bred and showed plenty of promise with his debut second at Newbury; interesting.
10th
10th (1) Broadshare (200/1 -33%)
Broadshare

200/1(-33%)
(1) Broadshare 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Brian Meehan when last of 9 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, soft) 32 days ago.
Tailed-off last at big prices in two 1m events for two different yards.
LTO Selection:

13:50 Chepstow Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

CHELSEA SQUARE created a favourable impression with a good second in a decent looking novice stakes at Newbury last month. The manner in which he knuckled down as that race unfolded suggested a breakthrough success is just a formality for this son of Exceed And Excel. There was also a lot to like about the reappearance effort posted by Monty Bay at Kempton last month and he too warrants serious thought, while previous Chelmsford winner Monte Linas also needs considering.

CHELSEA SQUARE made a pleasing start when runner-up in a Newbury novice and looks the way to go here with improvement very much on the cards from this daughter of Exceed And Excel. Monte Linas wasn't seen to best effect when second at Chelmsford City and is feared most, while Kempton-third Monty Bay and newcomer Fakhra are also in the picture in a fair novice.

The Crisfords' MONTE LINAS sets a useful standard and gets the vote on his switch to turf. Chelsea Square is the main danger.


14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Bobsleigh (5/1 +29%)
Bobsleigh

5/1(+29%)
(2) Bobsleigh 5/1, Elzaam gelding. Dam 7f/1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Handled Brighton's undulations well when making a winning debut in 6-runner maiden last month in ready fashion. More to come and not to be underestimated.
2
2nd (1) Balon D'Or (4/1 -14%)
Balon D'Or

4/1(-14%)
(1) Balon D'Or 4/1, Bred to be sharp and certainly knew what was required when landing 8-runner novice at Musselburgh on debut. Similar form when third in a class 2 at Chester next time and should be in the mix again.
3
3rd (3) Haatem (2.25/1 +25%)
Haatem

2.25/1(+25%)
(3) Haatem 2.25/1, Phoenix of Spain colt who confirmed Goodwood debut promise when forging clear in Bath maiden 16 days ago. More to come and high on shortlist.
4
4th (12) Maymay (25/1 -25%)
Maymay

25/1(-25%)
(12) Maymay 25/1, Cloth of Stars filly who was much better for debut when runner-up in 14-runner novice at Newmarket 2 weeks ago, but another step forward is required.
5th
5th (10) Land Lover (25/1 -56%)
Land Lover

25/1(-56%)
(10) Land Lover 25/1, £40,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f-1m winner Miss Sugars and 11f/1½m winner Sir Prize. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Looked in need of the run when fourth of 7 in class 2 novice at York so should do better here.
6th
6th (11) Rednblue Sovereign (80/1 -60%)
Rednblue Sovereign

80/1(-60%)
(11) Rednblue Sovereign 80/1, €25,000 yearling, resold €60,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Dam ran twice out of lightly-raced half-sister to high-class winner up to 14.6f Kingston Hill. Showed ability though was never on terms in a Newbury maiden 2 weeks ago. Up against it.
7th
7th (5) The Camden Colt (4.5/1 +10%)
The Camden Colt

4.5/1(+10%)
(5) The Camden Colt 4.5/1, Footstepsinthesand colt who left debut behind as expected when making all on Haydock novice last week. Likely to improve again so considered.
8th
8th (8) Fifty Grand Slater (33/1 -65%)
Fifty Grand Slater

33/1(-65%)
(8) Fifty Grand Slater 33/1, 38,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam placed at 7f from 3 starts. Proved no match for a smart prospect at Ripon 12 days ago and needs to take a big step forward.
9th
9th (9) Glandford (50/1 -52%)
Glandford

50/1(-52%)
(9) Glandford 50/1, 55,000 gns yearling, 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 6f-7f winner Priscilla's Wish and winner abroad by Cityscape. Showed plenty to work on when fourth in Wetherby maiden but may need this again given how green he was.
10th
10th (6) Valour And Swagger (12/1 -60%)
Valour And Swagger

12/1(-60%)
(6) Valour And Swagger 12/1, Blue Point colt who easily landed 3-runner novice event at Windsor on debut. Good second under a penalty at Ascot since, shaping very much as though ready for 6f. Raced on soft/heavy.
11th
11th (4) Myconian (66/1 -65%)
Myconian

66/1(-65%)
(4) Myconian 66/1, Magna Grecia colt who hasn't kicked on since winning a newcomers race at Saint-Cloud in March. Others preferred.
12th
12th (7) Yorkshire Terrier (9/1 +10%)
Yorkshire Terrier

9/1(+10%)
(7) Yorkshire Terrier 9/1, Quickly resumed winning ways when defying a penalty at Southwell last month, forging clear. 6f should suit and not taken lightly.
LTO Selection:

14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

VALOUR AND SWAGGER was an impressive winner on debut at Windsor before attempting to give 3lb and upwards to his rivals when finishing second in what appeared to be a warm contest at Ascot. The extra furlong is unlikely to be a concern and he is taken to continue the stable's fine run of form in this division. Balon D'or shaped well from a bad draw when third at Chester and warrants plenty of respect, with the Richard Hannon pair Haatem and The Camden Colt appealing most of the remainder.

The Richard Hannon stable has an excellent record in this, and it has a strong chance of enhancing that with HAATEM and The Camden Colt, the former getting the vote given how he forged clear at Bath. Valour And Swagger is just about the pick on form, and he will be suited by this extra 1f, so is another for the shortlist.

Brighton winner BOBSLEIGH gets the vote in an open-looking Woodcote. Balon D'Or is second choice.


14:15 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Princess Karine (1.75/1 +30%)
Princess Karine

1.75/1(+30%)
(4) Princess Karine 1.75/1, Consistent performer who only narrowly failed to resume winning ways in 9-runner handicap over C&D (good) 11 days ago. Big player off same mark here.
Consistent filly who did everything but win over C&D 11 days ago when collared on the line.
2
2nd (2) May Blossom (8/1 +33%)
May Blossom

8/1(+33%)
(2) May Blossom 8/1, 40/1, tenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Now below last winning mark and could be dangerous back over 5f with visor reapplied.
Well treated on October's win but has been well below her best so far this campaign.
3
3rd (5) Lady Lade (11/1 -22%)
Lady Lade

11/1(-22%)
(5) Lady Lade 11/1, C&D winner. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 18 days ago. Claims on best form.
Chance on last season's peak form but reservations for now.
4
4th (3) Open Market (3.5/1 -17%)
Open Market

3.5/1(-17%)
(3) Open Market 3.5/1, Successful debut in Ireland last year and made the frame in all 4 handicap outings more recently, latest when good second of 9 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Remains fairly treated and must enter calculations.
Continues to be headstrong but has run well in three of her four handicaps.
5th
5th (7) Iris Dancer (4.5/1 +44%)
Iris Dancer

4.5/1(+44%)
(7) Iris Dancer 4.5/1, 4/1, good second of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Long time since she was seen over 5f and this test may find her out.
6th
6th (8) Enraged (12/1 -85%)
Enraged

12/1(-85%)
(8) Enraged 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in February. 9/2, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft) 56 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Rare poor run at Bath latest and still on a reasonable mark if returning to form.
7th
7th (6) Hoof It Hoof It (25/1 +0%)
Hoof It Hoof It

25/1(+0%)
(6) Hoof It Hoof It 25/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when ninth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 19 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Novice winner but not particularly consistent and made a quiet debut for this yard.
8th
8th (1) Havagomecca (12/1 -140%)
Havagomecca

12/1(-140%)
(1) Havagomecca 12/1, Back to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) last month and wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 9 in handicap over same C&D since, Respected.
Career-best form for last month's win and had excuses back at Musselburgh latest.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Princess Karine filled the runner-up berth once again over course and distance recently, but a chance can be taken on HAVAGOMECCA. Michael Dods' mare couldn't recover from an awkward start at Musselburgh last month, nevertheless, she looked to have more races in her when winning there 10 days earlier. The in-form pair of Open Market and Iris Dancer also enter calculations.

PRINCESS KARINE has done little wrong in recent outings and can gain a deserved first success of the year here. Open Market and Havagomecca head the list of dangers.

Bryan Smart's PRINCESS KARINE (nap) deserves a break after getting nailed on the line here recently and a 3lb rise is imminent.


14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Jacquelina (5.5/1 -83%)
Jacquelina

5.5/1(-83%)
(6) Jacquelina 5.5/1, 10/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Was only just caught on handicap debut at Bath last week; big player off same mark.
2
2nd (3) Rhubarb (1.62/1 +35%)
Rhubarb

1.62/1(+35%)
(3) Rhubarb 1.62/1, 3-time C&D winner. 18/5, very good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs considering.
All four wins have come here and and he went very close over C&D latest; key player.
3
3rd (5) Coronation Cottage (16/1 +0%)
Coronation Cottage

16/1(+0%)
(5) Coronation Cottage 16/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 15 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 14/1) 32 days ago, folding tamely.
Out of sorts in both runs this season and she needs a major revival.
4
4th (9) Silver Diva (12/1 -20%)
Silver Diva

12/1(-20%)
(9) Silver Diva 12/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 28/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Blinkers back on.
0-24 but she ran well when fourth over C&D last time; could be in the mix again.
5th
5th (2) Therehegoes (10/1 -100%)
Therehegoes

10/1(-100%)
(2) Therehegoes 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Shaped as if still in form third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 13/8) 29 days ago. Respected.
Turf winner who has been successful on AW this spring; dangerous back in this sphere.
6th
6th (4) Q Twenty Boy (12/1 +40%)
Q Twenty Boy

12/1(+40%)
(4) Q Twenty Boy 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 31 days ago.
On reduced mark but losing run is up to 14 and has form figures of 7668640 since November.
7th
7th (7) The Cola Kid (4/1 +27%)
The Cola Kid

4/1(+27%)
(7) The Cola Kid 4/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm, 2/1) 7 days ago. Potentially on a good mark.
Respectable efforts at Bath (5.6f) last twice but he needs to find something extra here.
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8th (8) Ellie Piper (10/1 +17%)
Ellie Piper

10/1(+17%)
(8) Ellie Piper 10/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm, 13/2) 3 days ago. Others preferred.
Down the field in all five runs this year and she needs to raise her game.
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9th (1) Mashaan (20/1 -67%)
Mashaan

20/1(-67%)
(1) Mashaan 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Chance if rediscovering early-season form.
Both wins came over 7f on AW last March; looks opposable on this drop back to 5f.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Four-time course winner Rhubarb tends to reserve his best performances for this particular course and is not ruled out back his old stomping ground, while Jacquelina represents the other end of the spectrum and looks a serious contender arriving on the back of her best effort on turf to date. Nevertheless, preference is for the consistent THEREHEGOES, who is versatile regarding ground conditions and is very attractively weighted now he switches back to a grass surface.

JACQUELINA was an excellent second on her handicap bow at Bath last week and can go one better. Rhubarb only just failed to add a fourth C&D win last month so is the obvious threat, while The Cola Kid is lurking on a dangerous mark.

Four-time course winner RHUBARB turned things around with a near-miss over C&D last time and she gets the vote ahead of Jacquelina.


14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Austrian Theory (7/1 +0%)
Austrian Theory

7/1(+0%)
(6) Austrian Theory 7/1, Gelded ahead of return and bettered previous efforts this year when third in 11-runner Chester handicap (7.6f) 6 days ago, doing best of those ridden close up from a less-than-ideal draw. Lines up here operating 3 lb below last winning mark and not dismissed lightly.
2
2nd (9) Dutch Decoy (7/1 -17%)
Dutch Decoy

7/1(-17%)
(9) Dutch Decoy 7/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 who has eased a shade in weights and confirmed himself back in good heart when fourth in 13-runner Hamilton handicap (8.3f) 3 weeks back, keeping on without being ideally placed. Handy draw to work from and no surprise to see him thereabouts.
3
3rd (8) All The King's Men (5.5/1 -10%)
All The King's Men

5.5/1(-10%)
(8) All The King's Men 5.5/1, Fairly useful, dual winner in France who has raised his game for present yard, well on top finish when successful at Lingfield (7f) in January. Consistency hard to knock in 3 starts since, third in solid looking Thirsk handicap 2 weeks ago. Unexposed at this trip and he's interesting.
4
4th (2) Orbaan (18/1 -29%)
Orbaan

18/1(-29%)
(2) Orbaan 18/1, Gained deserved big-field handicap success in Golden Mile at Goodwood last summer and followed up in small field classified event at Ascot (7f) in August. Solid efforts in defeat thereafter but he's been operating below best in 2 starts upon returning this spring.
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5th (5) Fantastic Fox (4.5/1 +25%)
Fantastic Fox

4.5/1(+25%)
(5) Fantastic Fox 4.5/1, Dual 1m winner as a 3-y-o who ran best race last term when third in this race from a 5 lb higher mark, noted doing best work late on. Very lightly raced since and probably best not judged too harshly on pair of midfield efforts at 10f faced with soft ground in recent months.
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6th (10) Repertoire (12/1 +33%)
Repertoire

12/1(+33%)
(10) Repertoire 12/1, Ran out an impressive 6 length winner on reappearance at Ascot (1m) last spring. Handicapper seemed in control thereafter but back on last winning mark, showed benefit of his return when scoring at Newmarket (1m) 2 weeks ago. 4 lb rise may be enough to prevent a follow up, however.
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7th (3) Alrehb (25/1 +0%)
Alrehb

25/1(+0%)
(3) Alrehb 25/1, Remains relatively low mileage and found improvement to score twice on AW earlier this year, latterly Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton. Exploits on turf subsequently have been disappointing though, so tough to assess at present.
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8th (13) Two Tempting (18/1 +28%)
Two Tempting

18/1(+28%)
(13) Two Tempting 18/1, 1m winner on AW who has developed into a likeable type, just touched off on his latest start at Kempton (1m) 9 days ago, noticeably travelling well and headed post. Operating from out of the weights in this deeper affair but handy draw to work from and good showing anticipated.
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9th (1) Revich (6/1 +0%)
Revich

6/1(+0%)
(1) Revich 6/1, Several excellent efforts despite failing to win in 2022, including when second in this race from 6 lb lower mark. Stepped up with each outing this campaign, things panning out perfectly for him when enhancing good Chester record 3 weeks ago. Good pace to aim at will aid his cause.
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10th (12) Maysong (25/1 +0%)
Maysong

25/1(+0%)
(12) Maysong 25/1, Consistent sort who was better than ever when resuming winning ways at Redcar (1m, heavy) in April. Respectable third at Leicester next time and probably not helped by where he raced at Chester latest. Still, he's yet to defy a mark this high and this deeper.
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11th (4) Rhoscolyn (6/1 -9%)
Rhoscolyn

6/1(-9%)
(4) Rhoscolyn 6/1, Smart handicapper (course winner) who went winless last term but his mark has eased and better for return when not disgraced tenth in last month's Victoria Cup at Ascot. Certainly lurking on a handy mark if building on that back up in trip.
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12th (7) Hodler (16/1 +0%)
Hodler

16/1(+0%)
(7) Hodler 16/1, Progressive form as a 3-y-o, winning 3 times over 7f and runner-up on final 2 starts of that campaign, here and Newmarket. Fitter for first 2 starts this term and benefited from appreciable drop in grade to resume winning ways at Chester (7f) 23 days ago but this understandably tougher.
LTO Selection:

14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A case can be made for plenty of these but marginal preference is for FANTASTIC FOX, who is 5lb lower than when third in this race last year. His two efforts this year over 1m2f have both suggested that a drop back in trip would suit the son of Frankel. Revich finished a place in front of the selection 12 months ago and is an obvious threat following his Chester success three weeks ago. Others to note are All The King's Men and Rhoscolyn.

It could just pay to side with ALL THE KING'S MEN. An all-round improved model upon joining George Boughey, he ran another solid race when third at Thirsk 13 days ago and, unexposed granted this sort of test, all looks set fair for another big run now equipped with first-time blinkers. Course-winner Rhoscolyn is lurking on a handy mark and is worth a look, with the Charlie Johnston pair Austrian Theory and Dutch Decoy also making some appeal.

The return to Epsom may well enable RHOSCOLYN to belatedly regain the winning thread. Fantastic Fox is second choice.


14:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) B Associates (0.4/1 +71%)
B Associates

0.4/1(+71%)
(4) B Associates 0.4/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 18 days ago. 4 lb rise more than fair and holds strong follow-up claims. Engaged 8.30 Carlisle Thursday.
Seemed to have a bit in hand at Musselburgh (7f); down to run here last night.
2
2nd (9) Amazing Arthur (16/1 -45%)
Amazing Arthur

16/1(-45%)
(9) Amazing Arthur 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Others preferred. 1 lb out of the weights.
His first competitive effort when fourth of ten over 6f at Catterick; still beaten 5l.
3
3rd (3) Ceilidh (11/1 -22%)
Ceilidh

11/1(-22%)
(3) Ceilidh 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 14 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm) on return 10 days ago. Entitled to build on that and must enter calculations.
Bit better on his return at Brighton (7f) and a stiff 6f could work for him.
4
4th (7) Heart Of Sofia (18/1 -100%)
Heart Of Sofia

18/1(-100%)
(7) Heart Of Sofia 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, good fourth of 10 in seller at Beverley (5f, good) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Improvement required on handicap debut.
Beaten in a 5f seller last time but was keeping on after a troubled start.
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5th (8) Zebadaay (16/1 -146%)
Zebadaay

16/1(-146%)
(8) Zebadaay 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found some improvement, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Warrants respect now tried in visor.
Chased home an easy winner last time over 5f and now ready for 6f; visored first time.
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6th (5) Capofan (7/1 +22%)
Capofan

7/1(+22%)
(5) Capofan 7/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap (8/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others more persuasive.
She's not been great of late and returning to 6f casts further doubts.
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7th (6) Congress (11/1 +21%)
Congress

11/1(+21%)
(6) Congress 11/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Catterick (5f, good) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Close up over this far at Southwell on his penultimate start but he's inconsistent.
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8th (1) Heartlander (100/1 -100%)
Heartlander

100/1(-100%)
(1) Heartlander 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving George Boughey when last of 10 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good, 125/1) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form.
Tailed-off last on debut for this yard (7f) and has plenty to prove on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A step back up in trip can work the oracle for ZEBADAAY after a career-best effort when second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago. He can get the better of the unexposed Ceilidh, who put in a promising display on his return to action at Brighton recently, while Stormy Pearl is another who is capable of making the frame at this level. B Associates would be a key player as well if turned out quickly following his engagement here on Thursday.

B ASSOCIATES looks nicely treated (form franked since) on the back of last month's Musselburgh victory and is taken to score again. Zebadaay and Ceilidh can also make their presence felt.

Hughie Morrison's CEILIDH ran a bit better on his return at Brighton and this stiff 6f could work for him.


15:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Speedacus (7/1 +13%)
Speedacus

7/1(+13%)
(6) Speedacus 7/1, Mostly below form for this yard, though shaped as if needing run when seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 9/1) on return 18 days ago.
Mark continues to fall but he's 0-6 for current yard and needs to turn things around.
2
2nd (7) Connie's Rose (2/1 +43%)
Connie's Rose

2/1(+43%)
(7) Connie's Rose 2/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 11/2, didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago, just holding on. Goes well here so must be respected.
All three wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D 17 days ago; respected.
3
3rd (8) Desert (22/1 +56%)
Desert

22/1(+56%)
(8) Desert 22/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good to firm, 150/1) 17 days ago.
Lightly raced 4yo who has struggled in last five runs and has plenty to prove.
4
4th (1) Some Nightmare (2.75/1 -22%)
Some Nightmare

2.75/1(-22%)
(1) Some Nightmare 2.75/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 7 days ago. Needs considering.
Triple course winner who returned to form when second at Pontefract last week; big player.
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5th (5) Secret Handsheikh (6.5/1 -44%)
Secret Handsheikh

6.5/1(-44%)
(5) Secret Handsheikh 6.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in April. 7/1, unable to handle conditions when last of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Can bounce back and shortlist material.
Won at Brighton in April and had excuse on soft latest; dangerous if he can bounce back.
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6th (4) Thismydream (7/1 -56%)
Thismydream

7/1(-56%)
(4) Thismydream 7/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Winner at Southwell in January. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 13/2) 45 days ago. Enters calculations.
Has done well on AW this year but he wasn't at his best last time and is 0-11 on turf.
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7th (3) Level Up (20/1 -122%)
Level Up

20/1(-122%)
(3) Level Up 20/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 12/1) 18 days ago.
Triple AW winner but he's 0-9 on turf and has struggled at Windsor in last two starts.
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8th (2) Amor De Mi Vida (12/1 +57%)
Amor De Mi Vida

12/1(+57%)
(2) Amor De Mi Vida 12/1, Unreliable sort. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 33/1, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 145 days.
Well treated on a close second over C&D last summer and needs checking in market on return.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Connie's Rose is the only last-time-out winner in the field having scored over C&D last time out, but, having been raised 3lb in the ratings for that success, she may be susceptible to some better treated rivals. Therefore, the nod goes to the incredibly consistent THISMYDREAM, who would have gone closer last time had he got a clear run over 6f at Southwell. Some Nightmare should also be thereabouts.

SECRET HANDSHEIKH got stuck in the mud at Windsor last time but he looked in top form when scoring at Brighton prior to that so can quickly bounce back. Connie's Rose enhanced her good record here when winning over C&D last month so is next best ahead of Some Nightmare, who stepped up considerably on his comeback run when second at Pontefract.

The vote goes to SOME NIGHTMARE (nap), who was runner-up at Pontefract last week and is on the same mark on this drop back in grade.


15:10 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Emily Upjohn (2.75/1 +8%)
Emily Upjohn

2.75/1(+8%)
(5) Emily Upjohn 2.75/1, Most unlucky second in the Oaks over C&D last June, stumbling at start and forced wide. Signed off for 2022 with an emphatic success (hooded) in Fillies and Mares at Ascot in October. Very much the type to progress further at 4 yrs. Big shout in receipt of 3 lb from all her rivals.
Largely progressive filly; unlucky second in the Oaks on this day last year; big player.
2
2nd (4) Westover (2.5/1 -11%)
Westover

2.5/1(-11%)
(4) Westover 2.5/1, High-class 3-y-o who was third in the Derby before landing the Irish equivalent last summer. Made a promising return when second of 10 to Equinox in Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan (12f) in March. Well in the mix.
Luckless third in last year's Derby then won the Irish version; leading player back here.
3
3rd (2) Point Lonsdale (3.5/1 +36%)
Point Lonsdale

3.5/1(+36%)
(2) Point Lonsdale 3.5/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who has resumed better than ever this spring with successes in 10f Alleged Stakes at the Curragh and Huxley Stakes at Chester. This first go over 12f should yield further improvement so he's very much one to consider.
Couple of 1m2f wins this term; bred to be suited by 1m4f; progressive in the main.
4
4th (3) Tunnes (7.5/1 +6%)
Tunnes

7.5/1(+6%)
(3) Tunnes 7.5/1, Wide-margin winner of Deutsches St Leger at Dortmund and Grosser Preis von Bayern at Munich last autumn. Returned with a good second in Carl Jaspers Preis at Cologne so this very smart German colt can't be discounted.
German colt who has possibilities judged on wide-margin Group 1 win last November.
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5th (1) Hurricane Lane (4/1 +0%)
Hurricane Lane

4/1(+0%)
(1) Hurricane Lane 4/1, 2021 Irish Derby/St Leger winner. Only lightly raced since and looked on the wane until bouncing back to his best in first-time cheekpieces when emphatically landing Jockey Club at Newmarket last month. Player in retained headgear.
Revived in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket four weeks ago; triple G1 winner in 2021.
LTO Selection:

15:10 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Just five runners line up for this valuable Group 1 prize, but the small field doesn't make this an easy puzzle to solve, with the vote going to EMILY UPJOHN. John and Thady Gosden's filly was a very good winner at Ascot on Champions Day in October and if returning to the track in similar form, she will take the beating in this contest. Hurricane Lane has already had a few runs this season and bounced back when scoring over 1m 4f at Newmarket when last seen, while last year's Derby third Westover also commands respect.

EMILY UPJOHN looked a top-class filly in the making when a most unfortunate Oaks second over C&D last summer and is fancied to return in style and make the most of her 3 lb sex allowance. All of the remaining quartet can be give a chance but last year's Irish Derby hero Westover could emerge as the chief threat to the Gosdens' filly with Hurricane Lane and Point Lonsdale also well in the mix in a fascinating Coronation Cup.

The percentage call goes to WESTOVER, with Emily Upjohn second choice, in a fascinating Coronation Cup.


15:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Beautron (5.5/1 +39%)
Beautron

5.5/1(+39%)
(1) Beautron 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden (25/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
Handicap debutante; heavy ground last time and previous run was half-promising.
2
2nd (4) Captain Dandy (1.5/1 +25%)
Captain Dandy

1.5/1(+25%)
(4) Captain Dandy 1.5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. 9/2, shaped as if still in form when fifth of 17 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 56 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations.
Overcame trouble to win at Wolverhampton and reasonable to forgive Bath last time.
3
3rd (7) Azaim (28/1 -155%)
Azaim

28/1(-155%)
(7) Azaim 28/1, 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, 13 lengths last of 10 to Little Red Dancer in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Beaten double-digit lengths in his three handicaps, the latest won by Little Red Dancer.
4
4th (2) Pub Club (50/1 -257%)
Pub Club

50/1(-257%)
(2) Pub Club 50/1, Blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm, 40/1) 16 days ago. Back down in trip.
No improvement in his three starts since being gelded; drops back in distance.
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5th (6) Bedazzling (7.5/1 -7%)
Bedazzling

7.5/1(-7%)
(6) Bedazzling 7.5/1, 50/1, 5¼ lengths third of 10 to Little Red Dancer in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, well drawn. On better terms with that rival now and worthy of respect.
Third to Little Red Dancer at Catterick; 9lb swing should bring them closer together.
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6th (8) Artemis Flyer (16/1 -14%)
Artemis Flyer

16/1(-14%)
(8) Artemis Flyer 16/1, 16/1, 12½ lengths ninth of 10 to Little Red Dancer in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
She was outpaced on good to firm at Catterick in the race won by Little Red Dancer.
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7th (9) Helianthus (66/1 -65%)
Helianthus

66/1(-65%)
(9) Helianthus 66/1, 40/1, last of 7 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f). Off 130 days. Others make more appeal.
Very little to take from any of his six runs, including two handicaps and a classified.
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8th (3) Kasino (18/1 -13%)
Kasino

18/1(-13%)
(3) Kasino 18/1, 16/1, 11¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Little Red Dancer in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Up against it.
Has a lot to find with some of these on last week's Catterick form.
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9th (5) Little Red Dancer (2/1 +0%)
Little Red Dancer

2/1(+0%)
(5) Little Red Dancer 2/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 15/2) 8 days ago, well positioned. Carries penalty. Going the right way and is likely to go well again.
Having his 15th race when off the mark at Catterick, making pretty much all the running.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A comfortable winner at Catterick last week, LITTLE RED DANCER is taken to follow up, despite a 6lb penalty for that success. The three-year-old remains largely unexposed on turf and she may have too much for the likes of Captain Dandy and Bedazzling, who has over five lengths to make up from her recent clash with the selection. Beautron and Kasino are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

LITTLE RED DANCER upped her game to score at Catterick last week and her small stable has had another winner since, so she should have enough to defy a penalty in a weak race. Bedazzling was two places behind the selection that day but is well treated if able to build on it, so she's feared most ahead of Captain Dandy.

A chance is taken on BEDAZZLING, who was third to Little Red Dancer at Catterick and is now armed with a 9lb pull.


15:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Age Of Sail (2.5/1 +25%)
Age Of Sail

2.5/1(+25%)
(3) Age Of Sail 2.5/1, 17/2 and visor on for 1st time in this code, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 20 days ago, having run of race. Holds good claims eased 1 lb with headgear retained.
0-11 under both codes but was a good third on AW (1m5f) last time; respected back on turf.
2
2nd (4) Far Horizon (4/1 +33%)
Far Horizon

4/1(+33%)
(4) Far Horizon 4/1, Winner at Lingfield in November. 8/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 32 days ago. One for the shortlist.
May have needed the run at Bath last month and he still has potential; not ruled out.
3
3rd (5) Master Grey (8/1 -129%)
Master Grey

8/1(-129%)
(5) Master Grey 8/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 17/2) 29 days ago. Can go well again.
Three wins on AW this year and this course winner is respected back on turf.
4
4th (6) On The Right Track (12/1 +14%)
On The Right Track

12/1(+14%)
(6) On The Right Track 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (12f, good to soft, 22/1) 29 days ago. This C&D winner is the sort to bounce back.
Turned things around with an AW win in March but was tailed off last time; risks attached.
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5th (1) Dundory (1.38/1 +8%)
Dundory

1.38/1(+8%)
(1) Dundory 1.38/1, Scored at Doncaster in April before very good second of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 19 days ago. This course winner is firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.
Win and good second back on turf in last two runs; big player on this drop back in grade.
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6th (2) Still Standing (25/1 +11%)
Still Standing

25/1(+11%)
(2) Still Standing 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving William Durkan when third of 7 in seller at Leicester (11.8f, heavy, 7/1) 20 days ago, very slowly away. Needs to take a big step forward.
Useful in his younger days but has struggled under both codes in the last 14 months.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

DUNDORY has been running with great consistency of late and he was only headed late last time over 1m5f at Hamilton and this slight drop in trip could work the oracle today. John O'Shea's charge runs off the same mark and another bold bid can be expected. Master Grey is feared most after a decent second over 1m6f at Chelmsford, so he is likely to be hitting the line hard, while Age Of Sail heads the remainder.

DUNDORY looks as good as ever at present so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his very good Hamilton second. Gary Moore's Age of Sail is weighted to go well and next on the list, with Master Grey and On The Right Track also in the mix in an open handicap.

The vote goes to DUNDORY, who was a good second in his bid for a double at Hamilton and is on the same mark on this drop back in grade.


15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Cadillac (12/1 +14%)
Cadillac

12/1(+14%)
(2) Cadillac 12/1, Won listed race at Leopardstown and good second in Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot for Jessica Harrington last June. Hasn't scaled same heights since, never better than midfield (also gelded) on return at Newmarket 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on now.
Well beaten on return; blinkered once (won well) and now tries cheekpieces.
2
2nd (9) Majestic (3.33/1 +33%)
Majestic

3.33/1(+33%)
(9) Majestic 3.33/1, Won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final 4-y-o start and essentially made solid return to action, quickly back to his best when staying on fourth in 13-runner York handicap (10.2f) 2 weeks ago. May have a little more to offer at this trip on that evidence.
Close 4th to Marhaba The Champ at York latest, coming from the back to show he stays 1m2f.
3
3rd (11) The City's Phantom (50/1 +0%)
The City's Phantom

50/1(+0%)
(11) The City's Phantom 50/1, Built up an excellent record when fresh (all 3 career victories at Yarmouth) but without cheekpieces (refitted here) he ran below form on the back of 7 months off when fourteenth in 17-runner Newmarket handicap (9f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Others make more appeal.
9th in this last year (albeit off 9lb higher) suggests this assignment will prove too hot.
4
4th (10) Toshizou (9/1 -13%)
Toshizou

9/1(-13%)
(10) Toshizou 9/1, Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and not far off that level for new yard when fourth in big field Newmarket handicap (9f, soft) on penultimate start last month. Not ideally drawn and unable to land a blow when eighth in handicap at York (7.8f) since and he's on a handy mark on balance.
Came from last to fourth in a good 17-runner race at Newmarket (1m1f) on penultimate start.
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5th (8) Dual Identity (9/1 -6%)
Dual Identity

9/1(-6%)
(8) Dual Identity 9/1, Improved throughout last year, finishing third behind Majestic in Cambridgeshire (first home in his group). Enough encouragement to glean from pair of efforts this spring to suggest current mark is workable and not underestimated here.
Close third to Majestic in the Cambridgeshire; near that form behind Honiton two weeks ago.
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6th (7) Marhaba The Champ (4/1 +20%)
Marhaba The Champ

4/1(+20%)
(7) Marhaba The Champ 4/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who resumed progress on back of 7 months off/returned to firmer ground when landing 13-runner York handicap (10.2f) 2 weeks ago, an effort backed up by the clock. 2 lb rise in weights shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Tongue tie on 1st time.
1m2f win at York on return; just six races, so he may well be open to further improvement.
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7th (5) Bad Company (16/1 -33%)
Bad Company

16/1(-33%)
(5) Bad Company 16/1, Reliable operator who was all the better for his reappearance effort when landing heavy ground C&D handicap in April. Beaten only by another arriving at top of his game at Goodwood (9.9f) 4 weeks ago. This mark demands more but highly likely he can give another good account.
In career-best form and goes well here; more to prove if the ground is good to firm.
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8th (6) Lord Protector (33/1 -10%)
Lord Protector

33/1(-10%)
(6) Lord Protector 33/1, Back to winning ways in 1¼m Sandown handicap last June. Unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood next time but was well held at the Ebor meeting on final 2022 start and something to prove following pair of low-key efforts so far this term.
Soft ground this term may not be an excuse; on a good mark if back to his best.
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9th (3) Masekela (8/1 +11%)
Masekela

8/1(+11%)
(3) Masekela 8/1, Listed winner at 2 who was an excellent fourth in the Derby last June. Signed off last season with pair of good in-the-frame efforts and not better for return when ninth in 13-runner York handicap (10.2f) 14 days ago. Eased 3 lb subsequently.
Handy mark judged on best efforts, including fourth here in the Derby; not so good in 2023.
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10th (4) Honiton (7/1 -75%)
Honiton

7/1(-75%)
(4) Honiton 7/1, Sandown maiden winner (10f) last summer who left his reappearance run on testing ground in his wake when doubling his tally in 10f Newmarket handicap 14 days ago, asserting final 1f and staying on well. Only 3 lb higher now and type his excellent yard can eke a little more from.
Off in 2022 after Royal Ascot; gelded after; resumed progress with a Newmarket 1m2f win.
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11th (1) Savvy Victory (7.5/1 -7%)
Savvy Victory

7.5/1(-7%)
(1) Savvy Victory 7.5/1, Improved during second half of last year, resuming winning ways at Goodwood (9f) before big effort to finish fifth in Cambridgeshire. Produced just about his best effort yet when second in 9-runner Chester handicap (10.3f) 3 weeks ago and he's in the mix once more.
Good 2nd off 2lb lower at Chester latest, boosting hopes that he will handle this track.
LTO Selection:

15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The lightly-raced MARHABA THE CHAMP showed the benefit of his latest wind operation when winning a decent prize at York a fortnight ago. The son of Galileo has a live chance of following up off just a 2lb higher today and another big run can be expected. Honiton also won in good style last time out and is feared most, while the locally-trained Bad Company is the pick of the remainder.

Plenty of these arrive with claims and with that in mind it may pay to take a chance on TOSHIZOU. There's been encouragement to glean from his exploits over shorter trips in recent weeks and, still unexposed at 1¼m, he could well represent a spot of value from his easing mark partnered by Hollie Doyle. Honiton and Dual Identity are others to consider, with York-scorer Marhaba The Champ also firmly in the mix.

Further improvement from the lightly raced MARHABA THE CHAMP could see him follow up his reappearance win at York.


16:05 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Ludo's Landing (6/1 +0%)
Ludo's Landing

6/1(+0%)
(3) Ludo's Landing 6/1, Course winner. 18/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs the headgear to perk him up.
Struggled at Ascot latest; should be more competitive here if accepting the blinkers.
2
2nd (1) United Force (3.33/1 +5%)
United Force

3.33/1(+5%)
(1) United Force 3.33/1, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy) 34 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Should be suited by this stiff finish and likely to go well again.
First run since gelded and in cheekpieces when edging home on turf/handicap at Leicester.
3
3rd (7) No Barrier (8.5/1 +29%)
No Barrier

8.5/1(+29%)
(7) No Barrier 8.5/1, 6/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Beaten about 10l in his two runs since being gelded and others are stronger.
4
4th (4) Kristal Klear (3/1 +25%)
Kristal Klear

3/1(+25%)
(4) Kristal Klear 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
Kept on for a 5l third on her switch to handicaps at Haydock (good).
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5th (2) Sunny Orange (11/1 -22%)
Sunny Orange

11/1(-22%)
(2) Sunny Orange 11/1, 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Could make more of an impact in this less competitive event.
Encouraging second at Beverley and it was always going to be tough at York (66-1).
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6th (6) Kelpie Grey (10/1 +17%)
Kelpie Grey

10/1(+17%)
(6) Kelpie Grey 10/1, 10/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Second over this trip at Ayr before dropped to a shorter trip on softer ground at Hamilton.
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7th (5) Reginald Charles (20/1 +9%)
Reginald Charles

20/1(+9%)
(5) Reginald Charles 20/1, 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 32 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Must improve.
New headgear but soft ground was an excuse last time and interesting on last year's form.
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8th (8) Slippin Jimmy (6/1 -50%)
Slippin Jimmy

6/1(-50%)
(8) Slippin Jimmy 6/1, Good third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 15/8) 25 days ago. May yet have improvement in him and merits plenty of respect.
Did well make the frame back at Newcastle last month after racing keenly.
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9th (9) Two Rivers (18/1 -80%)
Two Rivers

18/1(-80%)
(9) Two Rivers 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Ayr (6f, soft, 66/1), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 8 months. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Makes handicap debut.
Minor promise at two; entitled to do better as a handicapper this season.
LTO Selection:

16:05 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A highly creditable third in a decent handicap at Haydock on her return, KRISTAL KLEAR must hold every chance if building on that effort with William Carver taking off a handy 3lb. The determined Leicester scorer United Force can give her the most to think about, along with Slippin Jimmy, who has only once been outside the first three in his last four starts.

SLIPPIN JIMMY returned with a solid effort at Newcastle and appeals as the type to do better as a 3yo, so he takes preference over last-time-out winner United Force, with Kristal Klear also of obvious interest.

The suggestion is SUNNY ORANGE, who ran well at Beverley before predictably struggling at York.


16:15 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Clan Chieftain (5.5/1 +66%)
Clan Chieftain

5.5/1(+66%)
(5) Clan Chieftain 5.5/1, Once-raced colt. 12/1, tenth of 14 in novice event at Kempton (8f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 170 days. Up in trip. Should improve.
Ran green at Kempton but he needs major improvement upped in trip on his return.
2
2nd (11) Vaguely Royal (0.73/1 +42%)
Vaguely Royal

0.73/1(+42%)
(11) Vaguely Royal 0.73/1, Promising sort. Second of 13 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good, 18/5) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Open to progress.
Sets good standard on second at Newmarket (1m2f) last month and he's open to more progress.
3
3rd (8) Seendid (9/1 +0%)
Seendid

9/1(+0%)
(8) Seendid 9/1, Once-raced colt. 5/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Well-bred colt who ran green on his debut and could take a major step forward here.
4
4th (7) Miller Spirit (40/1 -43%)
Miller Spirit

40/1(-43%)
(7) Miller Spirit 40/1, Once-raced colt. 28/1, fourth of 9 in novice event at Goodwood (9f, good) on debut, slowly away. Off 7 months. May well do better.
Has quite a lot to find on his return and he's probably one for further down the line.
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5th (2) Wild Hurricane (14/1 -211%)
Wild Hurricane

14/1(-211%)
(2) Wild Hurricane 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. Third of 6 in novice event (10/11) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 53 days ago, slowly away.
Promising third at Wolverhampton on debut but was disappointing there on return in April.
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6th (6) Escarpment (7/1 -27%)
Escarpment

7/1(-27%)
(6) Escarpment 7/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Below form third of 6 in handicap (2/1) at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 27 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Player on pick of form.
Disappointing on handicap debut at Doncaster but has claims if he can bounce back.
7th
7th (1) Whitcombe Rockstar (150/1 -200%)
Whitcombe Rockstar

150/1(-200%)
(1) Whitcombe Rockstar 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Ben James when tenth of 11 in novice event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm, 100/1) 15 days ago.
100-1 in both runs and was out the back at Salisbury (1m2f) on his comeback last month.
8th
8th (10) St Just In Time (10/1 -67%)
St Just In Time

10/1(-67%)
(10) St Just In Time 10/1, Promising type. Second of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, heavy, 15/2) on debut 25 days ago. Should progress.
Well backed and he showed plenty of promise with his debut second at Windsor; in the mix.
9th
9th (4) Berkshire Sundance (33/1 -83%)
Berkshire Sundance

33/1(-83%)
(4) Berkshire Sundance 33/1, 20,000 gns foal, €40,000 yearling, Decorated Knight gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Captain's Affair and 8.4f winner Kiss Goodnight. Dam, 1½m winner, out of sister to dam of high-class German performer up to 1½m Lomitas.
Half-brother to four winners and he needs watching in market on debut.
10th
10th (12) Eloped (50/1 -150%)
Eloped

50/1(-150%)
(12) Eloped 50/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 5/1) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Open to improvement.
Well held at Lingfield (1m) on debut in November and needs a transformation on her return.
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11th (3) Mini Mildred (250/1 -25%)
Mini Mildred

250/1(-25%)
(3) Mini Mildred 250/1, Twice-raced filly on Flat. 200/1, last of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, heavy) 25 days ago.
Down the field in sole bumper and has struggled at big prices in two Flat runs since.
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12th (9) Snow Forecast (150/1 -50%)
Snow Forecast

150/1(-50%)
(9) Snow Forecast 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 8 in maiden (50/1) at Newbury (11f, heavy) 41 days ago.
Has finished ahead of just one rival in his two starts (1m4f/1m3f) this year.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of VAGUELY ROYAL, who was no match for a front-runner at Newmarket last time out but should be able to improve on that effort. Fast ground could see him in a better light and he is preferred to Wild Hurricane, who makes his turf debut, and Escarpment, a leading contender based on the pick of his form.

VAGUELY ROYAL couldn't lay a glove on the winner when second at Newmarket but he stuck on to beat the rest comfortably and rates a useful prospect. St Just In Time made a promising start when runner-up at Windsor and is next best ahead of Escarpment, who might have found his Doncaster run coming too soon.

The leading contender is VAGUELY ROYAL, who sets a good standard on his second at Newmarket last month and is open to more progress.


16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(8) Running Lion (5/1 +23%)
Running Lion

5/1(+23%)
(8) Running Lion 5/1, Most progressive Roaring Lion filly who readily completed a 4-timer when seeing off Sumo Sam by 4½ lengths in the 1¼m Pretty Polly at Newmarket last month. Up in trip. One of 2 strong contenders for a stable with a good record in this.
Scooted clear in a Listed race on soft at Newmarket, showing she stays 1m2f well.
1
1st (11) Soul Sister (2.75/1 +17%)
Soul Sister

2.75/1(+17%)
(11) Soul Sister 2.75/1, Got stuck in the mud in the Fred Darling on her reappearance but a totally different proposition back on a sounder surface when quickening 4 lengths clear in the Musidora at York (1¼m). Should stay 1½m and there's almost certainly more to come from this scopey filly.
Smooth winner of Group 3 Musidora at York (10.2f; officially on good, probably firmer).
2
2nd (9) Savethelastdance (0.83/1 +9%)
Savethelastdance

0.83/1(+9%)
(9) Savethelastdance 0.83/1, Rapid improver who won last month's Cheshire Oaks by a remarkable 22 lengths. The heavy ground no doubt played a part in the huge winning margin but it was still hard not to be very impressed and she's the one to beat.
Stormed 22l clear from inferior rivals in the Cheshire Oaks (11.3f, soft) on latest outing.
3
3rd (3) Caernarfon (40/1 +0%)
Caernarfon

40/1(+0%)
(3) Caernarfon 40/1, Big improver last autumn, bagging a 1m Newmarket listed race. Nearest at the finish when a respectable 10¼ lengths fourth of 20 to Mawj in 1000 Guineas back at Newmarket (1m, soft) on reappearance. Steps up markedly in trip now.
Stuck on admirably from well off the pace when about 10l fourth of 20 in 1,000 Guineas.
4
4th (6) Maman Joon (50/1 +24%)
Maman Joon

50/1(+24%)
(6) Maman Joon 50/1, 400,000 gns Sea The Stars filly who made a promising start to her career when second of 16 in a 1¼m Newbury maiden (heavy) 6 weeks ago. Definitely capable of better but she's very much pitched in at the deep end here.
Promising 2nd in maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) six weeks ago when no match for the winner.
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5th (2) Bright Diamond (50/1 +24%)
Bright Diamond

50/1(+24%)
(2) Bright Diamond 50/1, Useful at 2 (third in Prestige at Goodwood and Fillies' Mile at Newmarket). Creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Eternal Hope in Lingfield Oaks Trial on reappearance but will need a big career best to play a significant role here.
Never threatened Eternal Hope or Be Happy in steadily run Lingfield Trial but she ran on.
6th
6th (5) Heartache Tonight (28/1 +0%)
Heartache Tonight

28/1(+0%)
(5) Heartache Tonight 28/1, All 3 starts in France, winning a 9f Longchamp maiden last autumn. Placed in Saint-Cloud Group 3 on return and took another step forward when 1½ lengths fourth of 10 to Jannah Rose in Group 1 Prix Saint-Alary back at Longchamp (1¼m) last month. Could be more to come now stepping up to 1½m
Three runs in the mud in France; close in a Group 1 and will relish 1m4f if ground is okay.
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7th (4) Eternal Hope (12/1 +25%)
Eternal Hope

12/1(+25%)
(4) Eternal Hope 12/1, Promising individual who built on her 1¼m Chelmsford maiden win in February when following up in the Lingfield Oaks Trial (1½m, AW) by 1¾ lengths from Be Happy. Tackles turf for the first time here. Capable of better again.
Three runs on AW, outpointing Be Happy in the steadily run Lingfield Oaks Trial (1m4f).
8th
8th (10) Sea Of Roses (100/1 -25%)
Sea Of Roses

100/1(-25%)
(10) Sea Of Roses 100/1, Useful filly. Second in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 on her reappearance but 7¾ lengths adrift of Soul Sister when fifth in the Musidora at York since. Hard to make a case for after that.
May still have some potential given 1m4f but Soul Sister beat her by nearly 8l at York.
9th
9th (7) Red Riding Hood (40/1 +0%)
Red Riding Hood

40/1(+0%)
(7) Red Riding Hood 40/1, AW maiden winner. Posted a useful effort when third in Group 3 Blue Wind at Naas (1¼m) last month, doing quite well considering she was lit up in first-time blinkers (retained). Needs to make significant improvement for the step up to 1½m.
Kept on when close third in 1m2f Group 3 at Naas but pulled hard early in the blinkers.
LTO Selection:

16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Aidan O'Brien's recent record in the race is impressive and he looks to have another very smart filly on his hands in the shape of SAVETHELASTDANCE. A daughter of Galileo, like three of the last four winners of this Classic, she ticks all the right boxes after bolting up in the Cheshire Oaks last time out. A taking winner of the Musidora, Soul Sister looks to be her main danger and, being by Frankel, she should relish the step up in trip under Frankie Dettori. Stablemate Running Lion made a fine impression herself in the Pretty Polly and is another key player, along with Eternal Hope and 1000 Guineas fourth Caernarfon.

The Aidan O'Brien and Gosden stables have shared the last 9 runnings of this and may dominate again, with wide-margin Cheshire Oaks scorer SAVETHELASTDANCE taken to show she's as effective on a quicker surface and see off Soul Sister and Running Lion, who were also impressive winners of their trials last month.

Her finishing effort to win by 22l at Chester ensures that SAVETHELASTDANCE (nap) is top of the list, ahead of Soul Sister.


16:45 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Yoshimi (8/1 +50%)
Yoshimi

8/1(+50%)
(5) Yoshimi 8/1, 8/1, 11¼ lengths eighth of 9 to Saisons D'or in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 78 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has slipped to a handy mark but no obvious indication that he's about to capitalise.
Has achieved precious little since defying a higher mark on the AW in November.
2
2nd (7) Northbound (7/1 +0%)
Northbound

7/1(+0%)
(7) Northbound 7/1, Latest win at Southwell in April. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 15/2) 17 days ago, better placed than most. Not taken lightly.
Three years since he won on grass but ran okay to be fourth at Wetherby.
3
3rd (2) Saisons D'or (11/1 +21%)
Saisons D'or

11/1(+21%)
(2) Saisons D'or 11/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. 15/2, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 25 days ago. Bit to prove on the back of a couple of poor efforts.
On a handy mark under conditions that suit if he can get an easy lead.
4
4th (1) Cassy O (6.5/1 -44%)
Cassy O

6.5/1(-44%)
(1) Cassy O 6.5/1, 16/1, last of 12 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Likely to need the run, so hard to make a solid case for.
Back on a good mark but it's been a while since he was placed, let alone win.
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5th (6) La Feile (1/1 +28%)
La Feile

1/1(+28%)
(6) La Feile 1/1, 22/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Shortlist material.
Did well to be second at Catterick after losing her position mid-race.
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6th (3) Gunnerside (6/1 -80%)
Gunnerside

6/1(-80%)
(3) Gunnerside 6/1, Course winner. Eight wins from 30 Flat runs. Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Fifth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Still very much one to be interested in.
Still running well as had excuses last time and has not had many chances over this far.
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7th (8) Banner Road (33/1 -18%)
Banner Road

33/1(-18%)
(8) Banner Road 33/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 11/1) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal.
0-6; runner-up over 1m at Musselburgh and perhaps 6f was too sharp for her at Hamilton.
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8th (9) Earn Your Stripes (22/1 -10%)
Earn Your Stripes

22/1(-10%)
(9) Earn Your Stripes 22/1, Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Becoming well treated and more encouraging signs last time, so can't be dismissed.
Dual winner who has been below par when sent beyond 6f in the past.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

LA FEILE is the most obvious selection in this field after she was just touched off over 7f at Catterick last time. Off the same mark today, Richard Fahey's runner looks primed to offer another bold bid. Northbound should also be respected having been dropped 1lb in the ratings after his fourth over 7f at Wetherby, while Gunnerside heads the remainder.

LA FEILE ran a cracker when second in a better race than this at Catterick 8 days ago and looks capable of going one better from a handy mark. Gunnerside wasn't seen to best effect last time and is likely to step up, so he's a danger, and Northbound deserves respect on the back of a creditable effort at Wetherby.

This can go to LA FEILE. She defied a higher mark last year and did well to be second last time at Catterick after losing her position.


16:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Divina Grace (7.5/1 +46%)
Divina Grace

7.5/1(+46%)
(4) Divina Grace 7.5/1, Winner at Newmarket last July. Off since below-par fifth of 7 in nursery at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running.
On dangerous mark but has mixed record so far and comes with risks attached on her return.
2
2nd (3) In The Trenches (2.5/1 +55%)
In The Trenches

2.5/1(+55%)
(3) In The Trenches 2.5/1, Fair maiden. Creditable fourth of 13 in minor event (40/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Significantly up in trip now handicapping. Can't be ruled out on his seasonal return.
Showed promise as a 2yo and looks a possible improver at this new trip on handicap debut.
3
3rd (6) Dog Fox (0.83/1 -24%)
Dog Fox

0.83/1(-24%)
(6) Dog Fox 0.83/1, Much improved this spirng since handicapping over a longer trip, easily landing 10f events at Yarmouth and Haydock. Very much the one to beat under a 6 lb penalty.
2-2 in handicaps and is well treated under a penalty for his Haydock win; strong claims.
4
4th (5) Mirabello Bay (28/1 -75%)
Mirabello Bay

28/1(-75%)
(5) Mirabello Bay 28/1, Bagged 2 AW wins in March. 20/1, only sixth of 8 back on turf in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
Four-time AW winner but he's 0-7 on turf and was beaten 11l at Windsor last time.
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5th (2) Star Of Sussex (18/1 -125%)
Star Of Sussex

18/1(-125%)
(2) Star Of Sussex 18/1, Looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind and off 6 months before fifth of 6 in minor event (66/1) at Sandown (10f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should progress.
Showed clear promise in the second of his three runs; market informative on handicap debut.
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6th (1) Yellow Star (8.5/1 -6%)
Yellow Star

8.5/1(-6%)
(1) Yellow Star 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (8f, good) 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip for his handicap debut and no forlorn hope.
Disappointing latest but could resume his progress back up in trip on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to look past DOG FOX, who has won quite comfortably on his last two starts and a 6lb penalty for his most recent victory at Haydock may not be enough to stop him landing the hat-trick. In The Trenches has run with credit on both starts since his debut and could improve for the step up in trip, whereas the capable Divina Grace returns from a 242-day break.

DOG FOX has returned a much improved model and is impossible to side against turned out under a 6 lb penalty for his easy Haydock success. Star of Sussex appeals as a likely improver now going into handicaps so could emerge as the chief threat to Ed Dunlop's hat-trick seeker. Yellow Star and In The Trenches can fight it out for minor honours.

Ed Dunlop's DOG FOX made it 2-2 in handicaps with his emphatic win at Haydock and is well treated under a penaly for that success.


17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) American Belle (2/1 +11%)
American Belle

2/1(+11%)
(2) American Belle 2/1, Didn't need to be at best when making all in 8-runner minor event (13/8) at Chelmsford (7f) 29 days ago, having run of race. Performed well both starts on turf last season and while another soft lead is unlikely (assuming similar tactics are employed here), she has to enter calculations.
Off the mark on the AW last time and handled turf well enough in her first two starts.
2
2nd (9) Wadi Bani (4/1 +11%)
Wadi Bani

4/1(+11%)
(9) Wadi Bani 4/1, 11/1, respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Wasn't seen to best effect there and it's surely a matter of time before he gets his head in front.
0-9 but has run well in three of four starts since returning in March; place claims again.
3
3rd (8) Drafted (5.5/1 +8%)
Drafted

5.5/1(+8%)
(8) Drafted 5.5/1, 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on final 2-y-o start. Had the run of things that day and more needed up 5 lb.
5lb higher than when off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last October; market useful.
4
4th (6) Eagle Day (11/1 -100%)
Eagle Day

11/1(-100%)
(6) Eagle Day 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (8f, good) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Drop back to this trip looks a good move and this well-bred colt will probably be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company.
Has shown ability and may be suited by the return to this trip on handicap debut.
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5th (1) Pop World (20/1 -167%)
Pop World

20/1(-167%)
(1) Pop World 20/1, Twice-raced winner. 2/1, won 8-runner maiden at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when last seen in September. She was well on top at the finish that day and further improvement likely now handicapping for her in-form yard.
Showed good form in both starts last year and remains open to further improvement.
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6th (3) Rock Of England (4.5/1 +40%)
Rock Of England

4.5/1(+40%)
(3) Rock Of England 4.5/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 25 days ago. Probably capable of winning a race off this mark but improvement will be needed if he's to emerge on top here.
Has not built on successful debut at Thirsk last summer; others preferred.
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7th (5) Nuthatch (11/1 +45%)
Nuthatch

11/1(+45%)
(5) Nuthatch 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Southwell in April. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 22/1) 31 days ago. Conditions may have been against her on that occasion and she's worth another chance on turf.
Two wins on the AW; well held on turf debut but may have found 1m on soft ground too much.
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8th (7) Oscar's Sister (12/1 +40%)
Oscar's Sister

12/1(+40%)
(7) Oscar's Sister 12/1, 22/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Others make greater appeal.
Back off her winning mark but needs to resume her progress.
LTO Selection:

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A host of chances in what appears to be an open event, with marginal preference for EAGLE DAY. The son of Kodiac shaped with promise on his first two starts, but perhaps flattered to deceive when fifth of seven on his Ayr reappearance last month. He enters handicaps off a workable mark, however, and it would be no surprise were his career to take flight. Pop World left a lasting impression when recording her maiden success at Catterick last September and, with further improvement likely, she must be considered. Others to note include Oscar's Sister and American Belle.

There should be better to come from EAGLE DAY, who has shown clear promise in a trio of maidens and now gets the chance to show what he can do in a handicap off an opening mark that surely underestimates him. Wadi Bani is 0-9 but that only tells half the story and he is feared on the back of an encouraging display in a big field at Newmarket. Chelmsford-winner American Belle and unexposed handicap debutante Pop World are others to consider.

The selection is AMERICAN BELLE whose Chelmsford win last time suggests she is continuing to progress. She seems to handle turf too.


17:10 Epsom Listed (Class 1) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Olivia Maralda (3/1 +14%)
Olivia Maralda

3/1(+14%)
(9) Olivia Maralda 3/1, Useful at up to 7f last year for Michael O'Callaghan last year and shaped as if retaining ability after 8 months off when 11½ lengths seventh of 20 to Mawj in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, soft) 26 days ago. One to look out for back at 7f and with a run under her belt.
Ran well for a long way in the 1,000 Guineas; one to consider now back down in trip.
2
2nd (2) Holguin (1.75/1 +7%)
Holguin

1.75/1(+7%)
(2) Holguin 1.75/1, Made a winning debut last April and ended campaign with smashing second in 2-y-o Trophy at Redcar. Confirmed he retains all his ability with a good second on return at Newmarket and took his form up a notch when runner-up in a listed event at Haydock (7f, good) last month. Major player.
Went close in Listed race at Haydock latest; leading claims if this quicker going is okay.
3
3rd (3) Streets Of Gold (3.5/1 +22%)
Streets Of Gold

3.5/1(+22%)
(3) Streets Of Gold 3.5/1, Won first 5 starts, again showing useful form when landing valuable event at York in October. Lost unbeaten record on reappearance when well beaten in Greenham Stakes at Newbury (7f, heavy) just under 6 weeks ago but fancied to get back on track (has had a breathing operation since).
Well beaten in Greenham; wind op since; 5-5 in 2yo campaign and key player if back on song.
4
4th (5) Magical Sunset (18/1 -29%)
Magical Sunset

18/1(-29%)
(5) Magical Sunset 18/1, Likeable type who registered 3 wins as a juvenile, notably a 7f Newbury listed on heavy. Not reached that level on both outings at pattern level this year, but she could fare better back in listed company.
Could prove well served by the step back up in trip & drop back down in grade; interesting.
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5th (6) Secret Angel (9/1 -20%)
Secret Angel

9/1(-20%)
(6) Secret Angel 9/1, Scored 3 times as a juvenile, most notably in listed event at Deauville. Has taken her form up a notch stepped up in grade this year, fourth to Sacred in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, AW) just under 3 weeks ago, so holds solid each-way claims.
Solid efforts in 7f Group 3 contests on both runs this spring and she could be thereabouts.
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6th (1) He's A Monster (11/1 +8%)
He's A Monster

11/1(+8%)
(1) He's A Monster 11/1, Showed much improved form to make it 3 wins from 4 starts when landing 4-runner handicap (4/6) at Kempton (7f) a couple of months ago, scoring in the manner of one who should have more to come. Needs to prove he's just as effective on turf, however, and has been gelded since last seen.
Unproven on turf and up in grade but he's impressed in AW handicaps the last twice.
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7th (7) Dandy Alys (22/1 -57%)
Dandy Alys

22/1(-57%)
(7) Dandy Alys 22/1, Off the mark at the third attempt at Nottingham last July and took her form up a level in 3 starts after, running as well as could've been expected when ninth in Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp (1m, soft) in October. More required on reappearance but that's possible.
Close second in Group 3 Sweet Solera last August; lacks a recent run but could be involved.
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8th (8) Elvenia (50/1 -25%)
Elvenia

50/1(-25%)
(8) Elvenia 50/1, Debut 5f Newcastle winner before excellent seventh of 16 to Meditate in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, 50/1). Shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off when fourth in Southwell novice (6.1f) in February and looks out of her depth in this.
Very lightly raced; has bundles to find but no surprise to see a much improved performance.
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9th (4) Tenjin (66/1 +18%)
Tenjin

66/1(+18%)
(4) Tenjin 66/1, Kempton nursery winner for Marco Botti in 2022 and fine third starting out for new yard in a Lingfield listed race in March. However, safely held since, so it's easy enough to look elsewhere.
Close Listed 3rd at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March but unable to hit the same heights on turf.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Epsom Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Olivia Maralda emerged with credit following her run in the 1000 Guineas, when finishing seventh to Mawj, and Roger Varian's filly, who didn't appear to see out a mile on that occasion, is entitled to be very competitive back at 7f. Holguin's second at Haydock last time was a fine effort and another strong display is expected, but the vote goes to STREETS OF GOLD. Unbeaten in five starts as a juvenile, the ground was probably too testing in the Greenham at Newbury and subsequent wind surgery may also yield some improvement.

HOLGUIN took his form up a notch when going down by a neck in a similar event at Haydock just under 3 weeks ago and, with Oisin Murphy in the plate for the first time, Andrew Balding's charge gets the verdict to register a second career success. This return to 7f is sure to suit Olivia Maralda, so she may emerge as the main danger with a recent run under her belt, while Secret Angel and He's A Monster can fight out minor honours.

Having run well for a long way when a soundly beaten seventh in the 1,000 Guineas, OLIVIA MARALDA earns the vote now back down in trip.


17:16 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Two Auld Pals (3.5/1 +30%)
Two Auld Pals

3.5/1(+30%)
(3) Two Auld Pals 3.5/1, Posted creditable efforts the last twice, latest when second of 6 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Effective over this longer trip and ought to give another good account.
Beaten 5l over 2m2f at Musselburgh last August on only start beyond 1m5f; fair latest run.
2
2nd (6) Hellenista (6.5/1 +24%)
Hellenista

6.5/1(+24%)
(6) Hellenista 6.5/1, 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Not been running well for a while but is back on a good mark if she can revive.
3
3rd (8) Tarbat Ness (5/1 -82%)
Tarbat Ness

5/1(-82%)
(8) Tarbat Ness 5/1, Much improved this term, finishing runner-up at Redcar (16f) on return before creditable third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (21.6f, good to soft, 10/3) 39 days ago. Remains fairly treated and holds solid claims.
Two good runs over staying distances this season; some doubts about this faster ground.
4
4th (1) Yorkindness (1.25/1 +64%)
Yorkindness

1.25/1(+64%)
(1) Yorkindness 1.25/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm, 13/2) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Stays 2m but was entitled to run much better back over 1m4f at Doncaster.
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5th (5) Scottish Wind (28/1 -100%)
Scottish Wind

28/1(-100%)
(5) Scottish Wind 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 11/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
Disappointing so far this year and first-time cheekpieces need to revive his fortunes.
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6th (4) Trailblazer (8/1 -140%)
Trailblazer

8/1(-140%)
(4) Trailblazer 8/1, Returned to form when third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (16f, good) 18 days ago. Races off same mark and likely to be in the mix again.
No wins in 12 but he was trying 2m for the first time when just missing out at Musselburgh.
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7th (2) Riffa Fort (100/1 -203%)
Riffa Fort

100/1(-203%)
(2) Riffa Fort 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 51 days ago, not ideally placed. First run for yard after leaving Martin Smith. Others have achieved more.
Well beaten in both handicaps and goes up markedly in trip for new trainer.
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8th (7) Zephlyn (22/1 +33%)
Zephlyn

22/1(+33%)
(7) Zephlyn 22/1, 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (16f, good) 18 days ago. Something to find on form.
Prefers this drier ground but was still behind Trailblazer last time at Musselburgh.
LTO Selection:

17:16 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 17f Race Class Flow

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

This is an open contest, but the most likely winner appears to be TWO AULD PALS. Jim Goldie's charge was a good second of six over 1m5f at Ayr last time and this extra yardage looks like it could be the perfect tonic. Tarbat Ness should also be thereabouts, with this drop in trip likely to be preferred having been stretched by the extended 2m5f at Pontefract when last seen, while Trailblazer also enters calculations.

TARBAT NESS has really upped his game this season and remains relatively low mileage. He can get off the mark. Two Auld Pals and Trailblazer look the likeliest dangers.

They may have dropped on something with TRAILBLAZER after just missing out at Musselburgh on his first try at 2m.


17:20 Tramore Maiden Chase 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Top Line Tommy (6.5/1 +46%)
Top Line Tommy

6.5/1(+46%)
(8) Top Line Tommy 6.5/1, Fair hurdler. 50/1, seventh of 10 in novice chase at Clonmel (19.9f, heavy) 57 days ago. Place possibilities.
AW winner who is 0-24 over jumps and eight of those defeats have come over fences..
2
2nd (9) Clairmc (7.5/1 +25%)
Clairmc

7.5/1(+25%)
(9) Clairmc 7.5/1, Fair hurdler. 20/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Makes chase debut.
Peak form commands respect at this level should she take to fences..
3
3rd (13) Must Be Dreaming (3.5/1 -17%)
Must Be Dreaming

3.5/1(-17%)
(13) Must Be Dreaming 3.5/1, Fair chaser. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent fifth of 10 in novice chase at Killarney (20f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Obvious claims.
Ran surprisingly well at lengthy odds in first-time cheekpieces the last time at Killarney.
4
4th (12) Lily Of Dromard (8.5/1 +53%)
Lily Of Dromard

8.5/1(+53%)
(12) Lily Of Dromard 8.5/1, Modest hurdler. 10/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut.
Can handle these conditions and there are winning chasers in the family..
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5th (14) Some Woman (18/1 -112%)
Some Woman

18/1(-112%)
(14) Some Woman 18/1, Promising type. 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 13 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 14 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Open to improvement.
This winning pointer wasn't all that far away on her switch to fences at Downpatrick..
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6th (7) Massons Castle (66/1 +0%)
Massons Castle

66/1(+0%)
(7) Massons Castle 66/1, 50/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, soft) 158 days ago, jumping right fourth.
Struggled the last two years and failed to complete either of his chase starts..
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7th (5) Kitsilano (3.5/1 +61%)
Kitsilano

3.5/1(+61%)
(5) Kitsilano 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules (dual point winner). Below form fifth of 13 in novice hurdle (8/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Makes chase debut and significantly up in trip.
Modest hurdler form but he's soon sent chasing and has the pedigree for it..
|PU|
|PU| (4) Hard Rain (6/1 +0%)
Hard Rain

6/1(+0%)
(4) Hard Rain 6/1, Fair chaser. Pulled up in handicap chase (11/2) at Limerick (17.7f, good to soft) 8 days ago, snatched up before first. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Hampered early when never involved in his latest handicap and has the form to feature..
|PU|
|PU| (6) Malinas Glory (8/1 -7%)
Malinas Glory

8/1(-7%)
(6) Malinas Glory 8/1, Fair chaser. 8/1, first run since leaving Brian O'Keeffe when respectable seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Tipperary (17f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on.
He's up to winning a race and has been respectable in his last two handicap chases..
|PU|
|PU| (1) A Fortune Out West (18/1 -125%)
A Fortune Out West

18/1(-125%)
(1) A Fortune Out West 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes chase debut and significantly back up in trip.
Ran okay in his latest maiden hurdle and perhaps fences will be the making of him..
|PU|
|PU| (10) Frazel Express (22/1 -38%)
Frazel Express

22/1(-38%)
(10) Frazel Express 22/1, Fair hurdler. Last of 7 in minor event hurdle at Cork (24.2f, soft, 28/1). Off 7 months. Makes chase debut.
All three wins have been here but she's left it late in the day to go over fences..
|PU|
|PU| (2) Fireworks (25/1 +0%)
Fireworks

25/1(+0%)
(2) Fireworks 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Makes chase debut and significantly up in trip. Others preferred.
Useful Flat performer on goodish ground but it's been poor stuff over hurdles..
|PU|
|PU| (11) Lillys Girl (50/1 +24%)
Lillys Girl

50/1(+24%)
(11) Lillys Girl 50/1, Sixteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.6f, soft, 40/1) 64 days ago. Makes chase debut.
Won one of her four points but she's low-grade over hurdles and would be a surprise winner.
LTO Selection:

17:20 Tramore Maiden Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Although there is a possibility that we may not see the best of KITSILANO until he moves into handicap company, it is difficult not to be drawn to the John Joseph Murphy-trained gelding here. A dual point-to-point winner, the six-year-old hinted at better to come in three maiden hurdles over the minimum trip and now steps up in distance for the first time under rules. Hard Rain represents a stable that has an excellent strike rate at this particular venue, so for that reason alone, the Arcadio gelding deserves close consideration. First time cheekpieces may also see the James Dullea-trained runner show further improvement. Top Line Tommy isn't the easiest to win with but has the highest official rating of those to have attained a mark. He should be involved for a place at the very least.

While he hasn't shown much in a handful of 2m maiden hurdles, KITSILANO could be seen in an altogether better light now moving up in trip for this chase debut. Indeed, the 6-y-o was a winner of 2 of his 4 starts between the flags and is marginally preferred to A Fortune Out West, who beat Pembroke on his sole point start in 2021 and may also leave his hurdles form well behind now switched to fences. Must Be Dreaming and Some Woman are the pick of those with experience in this sphere.

There could be some improvers lurking but MUST BE DREAMING ran surprisingly well at Killarney the last time and she's preferred.


17:30 Down Royal Conditions Hurdle 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Shesadream (2.5/1 +69%)
Shesadream

2.5/1(+69%)
(1) Shesadream 2.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Two wins from 5 runs last season. Last of 10 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Ballinrobe (21.8f, good) in September (possibly amiss). Absent since but returns with yard in good form.
Last year's winner runs well fresh and ground to suit so respected.
2
2nd (2) Lady Of The Vale (2.5/1 +77%)
Lady Of The Vale

2.5/1(+77%)
(2) Lady Of The Vale 2.5/1, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle (10/11) at Tipperary (16f, good) 15 days ago, edging ahead latter stages. Needs to keep the errors at bay if she's to play a lead role here.
Tipperary maiden winner will have to be a lot slicker in her jumping to be competitive.
3
3rd (5) Cash The Cheque (1.5/1 +91%)
Cash The Cheque

1.5/1(+91%)
(5) Cash The Cheque 1.5/1, Fair hurdler. 9/2, respectable second of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Likely set for a minor role here.
Fairly exposed maiden has ability but this looks a very tough ask.
4
4th (4) Bayonetta (8/1 +60%)
Bayonetta

8/1(+60%)
(4) Bayonetta 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, third of 5 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Placed in Perth maidens but much deeper waters here; cheekpieces on for drop in trip.
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5th (8) Sandymount Baby (25/1 +50%)
Sandymount Baby

25/1(+50%)
(8) Sandymount Baby 25/1, Modest bumper performer who shaped as if better for the run on back of 12 months off when fifth of 14 to Lady of The Value in novice hurdle at Tipperary on hurdles debut 15 days ago. Likely type for handicaps later on.
Well held by Lady Of The Vale on recent hurdles debut run.
|PU|
|PU| (9) Struell Duchess (100/1 +33%)
Struell Duchess

100/1(+33%)
(9) Struell Duchess 100/1, September Storm mare. Dam unraced half-sister to modest 2m hurdle winner Waterloo Road. Unplaced completed start in points, unseated rider last time (Nov 2021).
Poor form in point-to-points in 2021; long absent and easily passed over on rules debut.
|PU|
|PU| (7) Lockdown Daisy (100/1 +50%)
Lockdown Daisy

100/1(+50%)
(7) Lockdown Daisy 100/1, 250/1, fifteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at this course (17.2f, soft) 129 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Shown nothing so far, soundly beaten in maidens here the last twice; cheekpieces tried.
LTO Selection:

17:30 Down Royal Conditions Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

FINEST EVERMORE has been absent since scoring off a mark of 137 at Killarney in August, but a reproduction of that level of form on her return would make her hard to beat. Tuesday's Ballinrobe winner Media Naranja is an obvious threat to the selection if over those exertions. Lady Of The Vale is another last-time-out winner to note, while Shesadream scored in this race 12 months ago and is the pick of the remainder.

FINEST EVERMORE displayed a fine attitude when adding to her tally at Killarney in August, and whilst absent since, she's hard to oppose on these favourable terms with her leading yard continuing in fine form. The Gordon Elliott trained pair Media Naranja and Shesadream head up the dangers.

Despite the drop in trip, FINEST EVERMORE should have enough class to see off the Elliott pair Shesadream and Media Naranja


17:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Kaproyale (2.75/1 -22%)
Kaproyale

2.75/1(-22%)
(3) Kaproyale 2.75/1, Prolific winning pointer who scored for the first time under Rules in 7-runner hunter at Huntingdon (23.6f) 10 daysa ago, easily. That didn't take much winning but he still warrants respect.
8-11 in points and was stylish winner of recent 2m7f hunter chase; drops back in trip here.
2
2nd (2) Magic Saint (0.67/1 +26%)
Magic Saint

0.67/1(+26%)
(2) Magic Saint 0.67/1, Completed a rather straightforward task in ready fashion at Wincanton in March then seemed to find his stamina stretched at Aintree. Shade disappointing at Cheltenham on most recent outing but still sets the standard.
Fourth in much stronger race than this at Cheltenham last month and has a good chance here.
3
3rd (8) Rewritetherules (20/1 +50%)
Rewritetherules

20/1(+50%)
(8) Rewritetherules 20/1, Multiple point winner but hasn't shown much under Rules for a while now.
Has claims if judged on spring 2022 form but hasn't fired for new stable this year.
4
4th (4) Avoir De Soins (80/1 +20%)
Avoir De Soins

80/1(+20%)
(4) Avoir De Soins 80/1, Poor hurdler/modest handicap chaser who was pulled up at Market Rasen on only start for Jonjo O'Neill in December 2021. Not seen under Rules since then and recent exploits in points hardly inspire.
Returned from a long layoff with three very underwhelming points runs this year..
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5th (5) Due Reward (6.5/1 -63%)
Due Reward

6.5/1(-63%)
(5) Due Reward 6.5/1, Fairly useful chaser. Offered little on first Rules start since leaving Charlie Longsdon when pulled up in a hunter at Ludlow in March but has since added to his tally in points.
Gained a hard-fought point win last month but is nothing like the force of old.
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|PU| (1) Capitaine (20/1 -43%)
Capitaine

20/1(-43%)
(1) Capitaine 20/1, Fairly useful hunter chaser who was pulled up on only outing for Barry Brennan in handicap chase at Newbury in December. Back with previous trainer now and has something to prove.
Free-going front-runner; will take some catching if back on song after his break.
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|PU| (7) Le Correzien (33/1 -136%)
Le Correzien

33/1(-136%)
(7) Le Correzien 33/1, Made a successful hurdling debut in a Dieppe 4-y-o event for Gabriel Leender but disappointed both starts for Henry De Bromhead in late 2021. Finished third on his completed start in points in April ahead of this switch to chasing.
Very lightly raced since French hurdle win in 2020; may benefit from drop back in trip.
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|PU| (6) Flaminger (50/1 +50%)
Flaminger

50/1(+50%)
(6) Flaminger 50/1, Maiden hurdler/modest handicap chaser for Gary Moore and unpromising in points this year.
Hasn't shown enough in points this year.
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|PU| (9) Sending Love (66/1 +34%)
Sending Love

66/1(+34%)
(9) Sending Love 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls but has been disappointing over fences and it's easy to look elsewhere. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
This year's point/hunter chase form has been very disappointing.
LTO Selection:

17:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

This appears to be an ideal opportunity for MAGIC SAINT, who is by far the best of these based on ratings. Paul Nicholls' charge was last seen finishing fourth over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham last month and a repeat of that effort would see him take all the beating. Due Reward appears likely to offer the most competition to the selection, while Capitaine heads the remainder.

MAGIC SAINT was a shade underwhelming at Cheltenham on his most recent outing, but still sets a clear standard and has to be considered the one to beat. Kaproyale opened his Rules account in smooth fashion at Huntingdon recently and rates the main threat.


17:40 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(13) Miss Lightfandango (150/1 +0%)
Miss Lightfandango

150/1(+0%)
(13) Miss Lightfandango 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event (14/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft). Off 7 months and her future surely lies in handicaps.
Well beaten in two starts last autumn; may have more chance in handicaps after this.
1
1st (1) Embesto (0.44/1 +23%)
Embesto

0.44/1(+23%)
(1) Embesto 0.44/1, Promising type. Won 13-runner maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good, 3/1) on debut 31 days ago, impressively. On that evidence, he already looks capable of mixing it at a higher level and is very much the one to beat.
Impressive when coming home 6l clear on his Yarmouth debut; looks a smart prospect.
2
2nd (4) Halla Dubai (11/1 +8%)
Halla Dubai

11/1(+8%)
(4) Halla Dubai 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 11 in minor event (18/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago, clear of rest. More than capable of picking up a race judged on that effort but minor place money looks the most likely outcome here.
Beaten a neck at Lingfield last time, but will need further improvement to win this.
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3rd (2) Modesty (6/1 -100%)
Modesty

6/1(-100%)
(2) Modesty 6/1, Promising type. Won 12-runner maiden at York (7.9f, good to soft, 10/1) on sole 2-y-o start, despite a slow start. That form is nothing special but he looks a good prospect and is evidently held in high regard (holds Group 1 entries).
Successful debut at York last autumn and still has more to offer; holds Group 1 entries.
4
4th (6) Morcar (125/1 -89%)
Morcar

125/1(-89%)
(6) Morcar 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Yard also saddles newcomer Tujjaar.
Well held in two AW novices 279 days apart; can be handicapped after this.
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5th (10) Soowaih (14/1 +30%)
Soowaih

14/1(+30%)
(10) Soowaih 14/1, Gleneagles colt. Closely related to useful 13.3f-16.2f winner Mobbhij and half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1m-10.4f winner Sajjhaa. Likely type on paper but Embesto is almost certainly the stable No 1.
Interesting to see how this well-bred colt fares in the market.
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6th (12) Unlimited (14/1 -40%)
Unlimited

14/1(-40%)
(12) Unlimited 14/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Closely related to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Deep Brillante and useful winner Hubble Bubble and , former won Japanese Derby. Top yard and the market should be informative.
Bred to be useful and market support for him would be significant.
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7th (9) Solution (80/1 +0%)
Solution

80/1(+0%)
(9) Solution 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f). Off 170 days and sizeable step forward needed.
Held in two AW novices late last year; middle-distance handicaps may be more his thing.
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8th (7) My Harrison George (66/1 +34%)
My Harrison George

66/1(+34%)
(7) My Harrison George 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 17 in maiden at York (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 9 months and he's another who may be more of a handicapping prospect.
Last on his debut in a hot York maiden last August; may need more time.
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9th (3) Carbis Bay (10/1 -33%)
Carbis Bay

10/1(-33%)
(3) Carbis Bay 10/1, Promising individual. 13/2, second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) on debut in February. Pulled clear of the rest with the winner, who followed up in listed company next time, and improvement should be forthcoming.
Runner-up on Newcastle debut in February and form worked out well.
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10th (11) Tujjaar (22/1 -10%)
Tujjaar

22/1(-10%)
(11) Tujjaar 22/1, Frankel colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7.4f Motafaawit. Lots to like judged on pedigree and the connections he represents, so it will be interesting to see what the market has to say.
Nicely bred and well worth a market check, but this looks a warm race.
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11th (5) Kovu (250/1 -67%)
Kovu

250/1(-67%)
(5) Kovu 250/1, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Roaring Lion gelding. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7.4f winner) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Kikonga. Limited appeal on paper.
Nicely bred, but stable not known for winning newcomers and this a tough starting point.
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12th (8) New York Bay (300/1 -50%)
New York Bay

300/1(-50%)
(8) New York Bay 300/1, Last of 13 in maiden (150/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Very hard to warm to on the back of that.
Tailed off on his Newmarket debut a fortnight ago; makes no appeal for now.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It was a warm race on paper in which EMBESTO made a mockery of his rivals at Yarmouth last month, powering clear to record a six-length debut success. This is more demanding under a penalty, but the Roaring Lion colt is sure to improve and can double his tally. Carbis Bay bumped into an exciting prospect in Canberra Legend on his first start and should progress. Tujjaar and Unlimited boast smart pedigrees and could have a say on their debuts, while Halla Dubai and York winner Modesty complete a lengthy shortlist.

It was hard not to be impressed by the way EMBESTO went about his business on debut at Yarmouth last month and, armed with plenty of scope for improvement, he is taken to follow up here before going on to better things. Modesty has been handed some fancy entries on the back of a promising debut success at York in October and is likely to make his presence felt. Carbis Bay and Halla Dubai should both be winning before long, while newcomers Tujjaar and Unlimited are appealing types on paper.

Two of the three runnings of this race have gone to a previous winner and EMBESTO was most impressive on his Yarmouth debut.


17:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Spanish Star (12/1 -9%)
Spanish Star

12/1(-9%)
(1) Spanish Star 12/1, Caught the eye on return at Newbury and confirmed promise of that run when adding to his tally at Goodwood (6f) 2 starts back. Confirmed himself better than ever at the age of 8 when second in 9-runner Windsor handicap (6f) 11 days ago and entitled to go well again in this groove.
8yo who has been better than ever the last twice and has to be respected.
2
2nd (4) Darkness (20/1 +0%)
Darkness

20/1(+0%)
(4) Darkness 20/1, Remains winless for this yard but plenty of good efforts to his name, including when runner-up on return at Redcar (7f, heavy) in April. Mixed bag has followed, including in refitted visor last 3 starts and blinkers now the headgear of choice from career-low mark.
Went close on reappearance at Redcar in April but has failed to go on from that.
3
3rd (7) Marlay Park (8/1 -33%)
Marlay Park

8/1(-33%)
(7) Marlay Park 8/1, 3-time C&D winner, the latest from a 2 lb lower mark in September. Gradually regaining full fitness in trio of starts this time around, late headway from off the pace when fifth at Goodwood (7f) last week. No surprise to see a better showing returned to this venue.
This C&D brought out the best in him last season and he's on the shortlist.
4
4th (13) Secret Strength (33/1 -32%)
Secret Strength

33/1(-32%)
(13) Secret Strength 33/1, Ended losing run in refitted cheekpieces at Lingfield (7f) in February and largely remained in form since, not disgraced when fourth in 9-runner handicap at Yarmouth (7f) 9 days ago. Yard enjoy plenty of success here but this looks a tough enough ask up in grade.
Back on track at Yarmouth recently but has to build on it now back up in grade.
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5th (9) Riot (14/1 -17%)
Riot

14/1(-17%)
(9) Riot 14/1, Snapped a long losing run in 4-runner Chelmsford handicap (7f) on reappearance in May and backed that up when fifth in 20-runner York handicap (7f) since, held when wandering entering final 1f. Handy draw to work from but this rates tougher.
Won at Chelmsford before solid fifth of 20 at York; might not be far away.
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6th (11) Bluelight Bay (33/1 +0%)
Bluelight Bay

33/1(+0%)
(11) Bluelight Bay 33/1, Highly tried on back of 6f novice success as a 2-y-o and having been easy to back, she offered little back from 8 months off at Newmarket (6f) six weeks ago. Has been gelded since but he needs to leave that well behind to figure here.
Showed early promise but well beaten on reappearance; hopes pinned on gelding operation.
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7th (3) Pocket The Profit (14/1 -27%)
Pocket The Profit

14/1(-27%)
(3) Pocket The Profit 14/1, Came in for a well-judged ride when adding to his tally at Wolverhampton (6f) in December. Shaped as if better for the run on the back of 4 months off when sixth in 8-runner Doncaster handicap (6f, heavy) 4 weeks ago but he will need things to drop just right for him here.
Fair sixth of 15 in this last year and may have needed reappearance run; each-way claims.
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8th (2) On A Session (5/1 +33%)
On A Session

5/1(+33%)
(2) On A Session 5/1, Useful sort who capitalised on drop in grade to score at Musselburgh (7f, soft) in April. Similar form in defeat both starts since, good second behind Boardman at Chester on Saturday. Good fourth in this race 12 months ago and he's a live each-way player once more.
Fourth of 15 in this 12 months ago and arrives in good form; could be thereabouts.
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9th (10) Urban Sprawl (1.25/1 +62%)
Urban Sprawl

1.25/1(+62%)
(10) Urban Sprawl 1.25/1, Likeable type who signed off for 2022 with back-to-back 7f nursery wins and progressed again this term, making all returned to firmer ground at Goodwood (7f) last week. Has to be of interest under a penalty with yard going along nicely.
3yo who made all at Goodwood last Saturday and could again enjoy the run of the race today.
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10th (12) Signcastle City (9/1 -20%)
Signcastle City

9/1(-20%)
(12) Signcastle City 9/1, Salisbury maiden winner (at 6f) last summer prior to good third at listed level at that venue a month later. Done little wrong in defeat both starts this term, well served by well-run race when third at Newmarket (7f) 13 days ago, running on. May do better still.
Good third at Newmarket a fortnight ago and this 3yo is open to further improvement.
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11th (8) Lord Rapscallion (18/1 -80%)
Lord Rapscallion

18/1(-80%)
(8) Lord Rapscallion 18/1, Bagged pair of 7f Chelmsford handicaps in December and having remained in form since on AW, he was possibly a shade fortunate to resume winning ways on turf at Newmarket (7f) 15 days ago. Doesn't appeal as an obvious follow-up candidate, though.
Second of 15 in this last year and won at Newmarket a fortnight ago; could be bang there.
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12th (5) Wyvern (40/1 -60%)
Wyvern

40/1(-60%)
(5) Wyvern 40/1, Improved again campaigned on AW earlier this year, confirming promise of previous run when scoring at Lingfield (7f) in February. Good efforts on 2 of his 3 starts since but task now is to prove himself as effective back on turf. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
On a competitive mark on AW form; lightly raced on turf but form has been inferior.
LTO Selection:

17:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This is a very open contest on paper with the nod going to SPANISH STAR. Patrick Chamings' runner was a very good second on his previous outing over 6f at Windsor, where he was beaten just three quarters of a length, and this extra yardage could be the perfect tonic. Urban Sprawl is feared most after his front running success over 7f at Goodwood last week, while Lord Rapscallion, a winner at Newmarket last time, and handicap debutant Clochette head the remainder.

URBAN SPRAWL resumed progress back on a firmer surface when making all at Goodwood last weekend and, turned out under a penalty, it would come as no surprise to see him make another bold bid from the front here. Fellow 3-y-o Signcastle City is also going the right way and feared, along with 3-time C&D winner Marlay Park and unexposed handicap debutante Clochette.

There may not be much competition for the lead and there could be another front-running masterclass from Joe Fanning on URBAN SPRAWL.


17:50 Tramore Handicap Chase 15f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) The Dasher Conway (4.5/1 +36%)
The Dasher Conway

4.5/1(+36%)
(4) The Dasher Conway 4.5/1, 28/1, bit below form tenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches from hurdles to chase.
About 3l down when falling late on in his only handicap chase; below par back hurdling..
2
2nd (7) Mater Matuta (4/1 +11%)
Mater Matuta

4/1(+11%)
(7) Mater Matuta 4/1, Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 22/1) 10 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Looks vulnerable for win purposes.
Respected on his win in this 12 months ago and latest run over hurdles wasn't too shoddy..
3
3rd (5) Freddie Robdal (4/1 -20%)
Freddie Robdal

4/1(-20%)
(5) Freddie Robdal 4/1, 15/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at this course (15.1f, soft) 47 days ago. Likely to continue in form.
Appreciated more patient tactics when getting up in the nick of time over C&D in April..
4
4th (1) Railway Hurricane (9/1 -29%)
Railway Hurricane

9/1(-29%)
(1) Railway Hurricane 9/1, Twenty-two runs since last win in 2020. 10/1, fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Down in trip.
He's now firmly frustrating in this discipline (0-19; second five times)..
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5th (2) Pats Choice (3/1 -20%)
Pats Choice

3/1(-20%)
(2) Pats Choice 3/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Good second of 9 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft, 4/1) 31 days ago, outbattled. Should continue to give a good account.
His fifth defeat over fences when coming up just short at Ballinrobe; 4lb higher for this..
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|PU| (6) Karen's Gift (4/1 +47%)
Karen's Gift

4/1(+47%)
(6) Karen's Gift 4/1, Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. Fourth of 14 in novice chase at this course (21.7f, good to soft, 9/1) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces back on for this handicap debut over fences. Has good chance on pick of form.
Made mistakes on chase debut but was better here last time (2m5f) when beaten under 5l..
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|PU| (3) Downthecellar (25/1 -150%)
Downthecellar

25/1(-150%)
(3) Downthecellar 25/1, C&D winner. Fell in handicap chase (28/1) at Down Royal (16.4f, soft). Off 7 months and it could be that he'll come on for the run.
Capable handicapper but quite high in the weights now though and he lacks a run..
LTO Selection:

17:50 Tramore Handicap Chase 15f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Having gone close on his last couple of starts, the Gordon Elliott-trained PATS CHOICE can strike for the first time over fences. The form of his Fairyhouse second looks very strong in the context of this race, while he was only just denied on his most recent outing at Ballinrobe last month. Downthecellar is a real course specialist, with three of his four career wins having been achieved at this venue. Although now 11lb higher than when last winning, the Edward O'Grady-trained gelding could be rejuvenated by a return visit. Freddie Robdal went up 3lb for a narrow win over course and distance last time but that weight rise is offset by Mike O'Connor here. The locally trained six-year-old holds strong claims.

The vote goes to KAREN'S GIFT, who stepped up on her chase debut when fourth in a beginners' event here last time and she makes her handicap debut in this sphere off a mark 4 lb lower than that off which she struck over hurdles at Down Royal in January. Pats Choice is 0-5 over the larger obstacles but has found just one too good on each of his last 3 starts and another bold show is on the cards. Freddie Robdal opened his chase account here in April and is best of the rest.

The 6yo PATS CHOICE did everything but win at Ballinrobe and, whilst a 4lb rise is annoying, he was clear of everything else.


17:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Street Life (8/1 -100%)
Street Life

8/1(-100%)
(2) Street Life 8/1, 11/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 8 days ago. Better judged on his previous second at Wolverhampton and respected back down in grade.
Not at his best last week but his earlier AW second was encouraging; well drawn; contender.
2
2nd (6) Mrs Bagerran (3.5/1 +50%)
Mrs Bagerran

3.5/1(+50%)
(6) Mrs Bagerran 3.5/1, Remains a modest maiden after 28 Flat runs and was again below form when seventh of 16 in 5f handicap at Thirsk (soft, 12/1) 59 days ago. On the plus side, the return to less testing conditions should help.
Exposed maiden; sharp 5f no problem but others stronger for win purposes.
3
3rd (5) Golden Prosperity (7/1 +30%)
Golden Prosperity

7/1(+30%)
(5) Golden Prosperity 7/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs but took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 in 5f handicap (22/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 2 days ago.
19-race maiden; fair run from a wide draw at Beverley on Wednesday; others look stronger.
4
4th (4) Golden Gal (1.25/1 +34%)
Golden Gal

1.25/1(+34%)
(4) Golden Gal 1.25/1, C&D winner who again ran well when second in 8-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and seems sure to be on the premises once more.
Dual course winner; two good runs here last month; 2lb well in; obvious claims.
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5th (1) Sherdil (7.5/1 -114%)
Sherdil

7.5/1(-114%)
(1) Sherdil 7.5/1, Dual winner at Beverley in 2022. Has yet to fire this season but on a fair mark dropped in grade.
Well treated on last season's best; yard in better form now; chance dropped to Class 6.
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6th (3) Redzone (9/1 -50%)
Redzone

9/1(-50%)
(3) Redzone 9/1, 17/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago. Not ruled out from a 2 lb lower mark back on turf.
Drops to 5f late in life and although he's on a lowly mark, others appeal more for the win.
LTO Selection:

17:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

GOLDEN GAL is officially 2lb well in following last week's C&D second and if first-time cheekpieces can help eke out more, she could go one better. Most of Street Life's best form has come on an artificial surface, but he has been given a chance by the handicapper judged on last season's turf form. Sherdil drops in class and should not be underestimated either.

SHERDIL has yet to fire this season but is on a fair mark on the pick of his form and is taken to capitalise on this drop in grade. Golden Gal is likely to be on the premises again, with Street Life another to fear.


18:00 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Pro Bono (16/1 +0%)
Pro Bono

16/1(+0%)
(2) Pro Bono 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 14/1, creditable fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Barely got home back hurdling at Ballinrobe last month; tongue tie now tried.
2
2nd (11) Master Splinter (2.5/1 +72%)
Master Splinter

2.5/1(+72%)
(11) Master Splinter 2.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 18 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Respected.
Recent Limerick debut fourth gives him major claims here.
3
3rd (7) Atreides (16/1 +80%)
Atreides

16/1(+80%)
(7) Atreides 16/1, Califet gelding. Dam poor maiden over hurdles. Wears tongue strap. Pulled up both starts in points (latest May 7).
Pulled up in both points' but from respected source so not one to dismiss on rules debut.
4
4th (13) Valsorpresa (1.1/1 +41%)
Valsorpresa

1.1/1(+41%)
(13) Valsorpresa 1.1/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 7 in bumper (2/1) at Downpatrick (17.4f, good to soft) on bumper debut 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Form pick.
Ideally wants further than 2m but major player on what he's shown so far.
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5th (5) Franno (16/1 +76%)
Franno

16/1(+76%)
(5) Franno 16/1, Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 14f on flat. 16/1, seventh of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, soft) 20 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Good on last hurdle run.
Both previous hurdle efforts ordinary and will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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6th (3) Supposedtobe (28/1 +44%)
Supposedtobe

28/1(+44%)
(3) Supposedtobe 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 10f on flat. First run since leaving Denis Hogan when twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
Ran okay in a Cork maiden hurdle but recent return to hurdles was poor.
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7th (4) Deep Sigh (66/1 +34%)
Deep Sigh

66/1(+34%)
(4) Deep Sigh 66/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 14 days ago.
Never sighted on hurdles debut last month at Downpatrick; best watched.
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8th (6) Mille Miglia (66/1 +56%)
Mille Miglia

66/1(+56%)
(6) Mille Miglia 66/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago.
Three-time Flat winner but opening hurdling efforts poor; needs to improve her jumping.
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9th (1) My Kurkum (100/1 +33%)
My Kurkum

100/1(+33%)
(1) My Kurkum 100/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Once-raced maiden. First run since leaving E. J. O'Neill when thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago.
French Flat winner never sighted on last month's hurdles debut, likely to need more time.
|C|
|C| (12) Pahlavi (4/1 -45%)
Pahlavi

4/1(-45%)
(12) Pahlavi 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 33/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago.
Promising recent Killarney hurdles debut and could improve enough to feature.
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|U| (9) Kalsman (150/1 +25%)
Kalsman

150/1(+25%)
(9) Kalsman 150/1, Thirteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 250/1) 10 days ago. Hooded for 1st time.
Well-held on all rules starts and passed over.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This can go the way of MASTER SPLINTER, who ran a highly encouraging race on his Rules debut at Limerick last week and is entitled to improve for the experience. Placed on two of his three career outings, Valsorpresa can give the selection the most to think about, along with Bowmore, who returns from a 158-day absence. Pahlavi and Pro Bono are open to progression as well.

VALSORPRESA shaped better than the bare result in a bumper last time and is worth another chance to confirm hurdle-debut promise back in this sphere. Bowmore stepped up on debut when fifth in a big field at Leopardstown and rates a serious threat with further improvement on the cards, with Master Splinter best of the others.

Not a strong maiden and perhaps VALSORPRESA can take this if back to the level of his hurdles debut run at Naas


18:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Shantou Flyer (1.5/1 +40%)
Shantou Flyer

1.5/1(+40%)
(2) Shantou Flyer 1.5/1, Veteran who added to his fine Cheltenham record when third of 23 at last season's Festival before landing hunter chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy). Decent second back at Cheltenham since and good chance on these terms if coping with drop back in trip.
A teenager now but has been in very good form this year; major player.
2
2nd (5) Normofthenorth (8/1 +43%)
Normofthenorth

8/1(+43%)
(5) Normofthenorth 8/1, Prolific point winner, including last time (Apr 29). Won 5-runner maiden hunter at Fakenham on chasing debut by 4½ lengths 13 months ago. Plenty to find here.
Beat good horse in small-field point last month but contests a deeper race here.
3
3rd (3) Solomon Grey (4/1 +27%)
Solomon Grey

4/1(+27%)
(3) Solomon Grey 4/1, Fairly useful chaser nowadays but ran best race for a while when third in hunter at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago and has a big shout on that form.
Not quite at best this year but last month's Cheltenham third gives him a shout here.
4
4th (9) Wheesht (80/1 -60%)
Wheesht

80/1(-60%)
(9) Wheesht 80/1, Fair chaser but well held both starts for this yard and others make more appeal.
Won an open point in April but well beaten since, and faces a tough assignment here.
5th
5th (1) Envious Editor (7/1 +42%)
Envious Editor

7/1(+42%)
(1) Envious Editor 7/1, Seems to be working his way back to form, decent third over an inadequate trip at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. Would be firmly in the mix if he can reproduce the form of his Taunton win from earlier in the year.
Impressed on rules return in January but is yet to build on that performance.
6th
6th (4) Dandy Dan (3.2/1 +54%)
Dandy Dan

3.2/1(+54%)
(4) Dandy Dan 3.2/1, Temperamental sort for Kim Bailey but made a winning start for this yard in Cheltenham hunter over a year ago. Creditable third in Champion Hunter here (27.5f) the following month. Fit from points but disappointed back under Rules last 2 starts. Needs to bounce back with headgear re-fitted.
Dangerous if judged on last year's form, and a recent point win proved his wellbeing.
|PU|
|PU| (7) Say About It (33/1 +0%)
Say About It

33/1(+0%)
(7) Say About It 33/1, Modest maiden on Flat for Stan Moore in 2018. Made winning chase debut in 4-runner hunter over C&D at this meeting when last seen under Rules a year ago. Dual point winner, runner-up last time (Apr 15). Plenty more required.
Won uncompetitive C&D event a year ago; needs others to disappoint tonight.
LTO Selection:

18:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

SHANTOU FLYER is the highest rated of these and he looks primed to go one better than his second over the extended 4m at Cheltenham last month. The veteran should have no problem dropping in trip and he appears hard to beat. Rebel Dawn Rising should also be thereabouts after his second over the extended 3m2f at Cheltenham last time, while Minella Encore is another to note.

SHANTOU FLYER is the class act having finished third at the Cheltenham Festival in March so gets the vote despite slight concerns over this shorter trip. Solomon Grey and Rebel Dawn Rising head the dangers.


18:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) La Trinidad (3.33/1 +17%)
La Trinidad

3.33/1(+17%)
(3) La Trinidad 3.33/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy) 46 days ago, slowly away. Live each-way chance.
Without a win since summer 2021 but solid third last time and could be in the mix.
2
2nd (4) Tropez Power (5/1 -43%)
Tropez Power

5/1(-43%)
(4) Tropez Power 5/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. 14/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f, firm) 15 days ago, slowly away. Down to an attractive mark and he's high on the shortlist.
Major improvement on AW since joining this yard but hasn't transferred that back to turf.
3
3rd (5) Diamondonthehill (5/1 +38%)
Diamondonthehill

5/1(+38%)
(5) Diamondonthehill 5/1, Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Drying ground in his favour and he shouldn't be far away.
Two 1m wins last year & encouraging 6th over 7f latest; possible player now back up to 1m.
4
4th (9) Ellade (22/1 -120%)
Ellade

22/1(-120%)
(9) Ellade 22/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago, needing stronger gallop. That run will have blown away the cobwebs but others make more appeal from a win point of view all the same.
Didn't run badly on reappearance and she's dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.
5th
5th (6) Grey Fox (16/1 +20%)
Grey Fox

16/1(+20%)
(6) Grey Fox 16/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy, 12/1) 25 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run and drop back in trip on better ground are factors in his favour.
Conditions were unsuitable on his reappearance but he'd be of greater interest at Windsor.
6th
6th (10) Copper And Five (6/1 +14%)
Copper And Five

6/1(+14%)
(10) Copper And Five 6/1, Successful in this race in 2021. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago, all out. 3 lb rise fair enough but this is more demanding.
Won this two years ago and scored at Thirsk a fortnight ago; could be in the mix once more.
7th
7th (2) Siam Fox (3.33/1 +26%)
Siam Fox

3.33/1(+26%)
(2) Siam Fox 3.33/1, C&D winner. 15/2, won 6-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 31 days ago. 5 lb rise fair enough and another bold show could be on the way.
Made all with something to spare at Yarmouth last month and a 5lb rise isn't harsh.
8th
8th (8) True Jem (40/1 -82%)
True Jem

40/1(-82%)
(8) True Jem 40/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she needs to bounce back in a major way.
Has struggled on her three runs this spring and is untested at this distance.
9th
9th (11) King Of York (12/1 +0%)
King Of York

12/1(+0%)
(11) King Of York 12/1, 7/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not without each-way hope.
0-13 but he's run several good races and perhaps the cheekpieces will eke out extra.
10th
10th (7) Sophosc (50/1 +0%)
Sophosc

50/1(+0%)
(7) Sophosc 50/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy, 33/1) 25 days ago. Hard to warm to on the back of that low-key display.
Soft ground an obvious excuse on reappearance; prolific in both codes last year.
11th
11th (1) May Night (33/1 -267%)
May Night

33/1(-267%)
(1) May Night 33/1, 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 67 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. However, he remains winless following 7 attempts on turf.
Two AW wins in these cheekpieces this year; doubt about return to turf but not ruled out.
LTO Selection:

18:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

SIAM FOX took full advantage of a sliding handicap mark when kicking clear of his rivals at Yarmouth 31 days ago. He's now 5lb higher and faces sterner opposition, but a mark of 85 is well within range judged on past exploits, so he gets the verdict. Near the foot of the weights, recent Thirsk scorer Copper And Five can give another good account of himself, while the consistent La Trinidad is unlikely to be far away either.

Back in calmer waters, TROPEZ POWER could be the answer. The 4-y-o has come up short in big-field Class 2 handicaps returned to turf the last twice but this is more suitable and he's 3 lb lower compared to when scoring on the all-weather in February. Siam Fox did the job in good style from the front at Yarmouth and he remains on a workable mark following a 5 lb rise, while Diamondonthehill and Grey Fox both make each-way appeal.

Course winner SIAM FOX has scored on two of his five starts since joining Kevin Frost and can continue the good work.


18:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Samui (0.4/1 +30%)
Samui

0.4/1(+30%)
(3) Samui 0.4/1, Promising individual. Bumper winner in February. Very good start over hurdles when second of 13 in juvenile at Tipperary (16f, good, 10/3) 15 days ago. Hard to beat with improvement.
Good second at Tipperary; room for a bit of improvement and hard to look beyond here.
2
2nd (15) Ta Na La (4.5/1 +44%)
Ta Na La

4.5/1(+44%)
(15) Ta Na La 4.5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Promising sort. Third of 17 in juvenile hurdle (25/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should improve.
Good third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle latest; should come on for that and play a hand.
3
3rd (2) Dark Note (6.5/1 -86%)
Dark Note

6.5/1(-86%)
(2) Dark Note 6.5/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 10f on flat. Third of 13 in juvenile hurdle (20/1) at Tipperary (16f, good) 15 days ago but Samui was 9 lengths ahead in second.
Solid third to Jit Langy at Tipperary two weeks ago; unlikely to be far away here.
4
4th (4) Spy (10/1 -67%)
Spy

10/1(-67%)
(4) Spy 10/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 9f on flat. Fourth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (4/1) at Tipperary (16f, good) 15 days ago but Samui was well ahead of him in second.
Failed at Tipperary latest; could get in the shake-up but likely to find a couple too good.
5th
5th (1) Bojak (12/1 -33%)
Bojak

12/1(-33%)
(1) Bojak 12/1, Promising type. 12/1, first run since leaving Andreas Suborics when third of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 27 days ago. Trainer going well. May well do better.
Well behind Spy at Cork; has plenty to find to be a factor here but should improve.
6th
6th (6) Aussie Warrior (28/1 +44%)
Aussie Warrior

28/1(+44%)
(6) Aussie Warrior 28/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. First run since leaving James Tate when eighth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, good to soft, 125/1) on NH debut 27 days ago.
Didn't shape too badly on his hurdles debut at Cork; more one for handicaps later on.
7th
7th (11) Sea The Sunset (150/1 +0%)
Sea The Sunset

150/1(+0%)
(11) Sea The Sunset 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 46 days ago.
Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and can't be seriously fancied.
8th
8th (8) Jeriko De Baune (50/1 +24%)
Jeriko De Baune

50/1(+24%)
(8) Jeriko De Baune 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (50/1) at Tipperary (16f, good) 15 days ago.
Behind a few of these at Tipperary latest; others much preferred.
9th
9th (14) Sefarina (80/1 -100%)
Sefarina

80/1(-100%)
(14) Sefarina 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. First run since leaving Jack W. Davison when thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 14/1) on NH debut 15 days ago.
Well beaten on her hurdles debut at Tipperary and an unlikely player here.
|U|
|U| (7) Caminante (50/1 -25%)
Caminante

50/1(-25%)
(7) Caminante 50/1, Morpheus gelding. Half-brother to smart 7f-10.7f winner Ansgar. Dam ran once on Flat. Wears hood.
Very much a Flat pedigree and best watched; hooded for his debut.
10th
10th (9) Parish Rivals (200/1 -33%)
Parish Rivals

200/1(-33%)
(9) Parish Rivals 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 125/1) 15 days ago.
Well beaten at Tipperary latest and might be of more interest when getting a mark.
11th
11th (5) Across The Ocean (150/1 -50%)
Across The Ocean

150/1(-50%)
(5) Across The Ocean 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, fifteenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
Tailed off on both starts last month and makes no appeal.
12th
12th (12) Helens Delight (50/1 -213%)
Helens Delight

50/1(-213%)
(12) Helens Delight 50/1, French Navy filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 7f winner Tybendargent. Dam unraced.
Mostly Flat pedigree and best watched on debut.
|PU|
|PU| (13) My Second Chance (100/1 +0%)
My Second Chance

100/1(+0%)
(13) My Second Chance 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 15 in juvenile hurdle (22/1) at Cork (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 54 days ago, broke blood vessel when. Yard having good spell.
Broke blood vessels when tailed-off on debut at Cork; probably best watched today.
LTO Selection:

18:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Three of the leading fancies for this contest met in a similar race at Tipperary recently, with SAMUI faring best. Having his first start over hurdles, the former bumper winner was always prominent before keeping on well to chase home an odds-on favourite. Granted normal improvement from that introduction to jumping, the Gordon Elliott-trained four-year-old should again prove too strong for third placed Dark Note and Spy, who occupied fourth. The former might have finished that bit closer but for a mistake at the last but he still has plenty to do if he is to overturn that bare form. Meanwhile, the Charles Byrnes-trained Spy failed to build on a very promising debut effort when second at Cork. However, he remains lightly raced and open to improvement for current connections.

It's very hard to ignore the claims of SAMUI who ran to a pretty useful level when second on his recent Tipperary hurdle debut. Ta Na La, who like the selection was placed on her hurdle debut, is second choice ahead of Dark Note, who was 9 lengths behind the selection when third at Tipperary.

Likely favourite Samui will do well to give 15lb to TA NA LA who ran very well on her hurdles debut at Punchestown last week


18:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Flaccianello (9/1 -38%)
Flaccianello

9/1(-38%)
(5) Flaccianello 9/1, Foaled February 10. 75,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Dam, runner-up at 7.5f in France, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Threading. Makes appeal on paper.
75,000gns yearling; dam a well-related maiden; well drawn and she needs a market check.
2
2nd (7) Lady Pink Rose (0.91/1 -36%)
Lady Pink Rose

0.91/1(-36%)
(7) Lady Pink Rose 0.91/1, Foaled April 23. 115,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Sister to winner up to 6f Tilaawah and half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Shouldvebeenaring. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to moody 5f-6f winner Sunrise Safari and winner up to 7f Rosso Corsa. Ticks lots of boxes.
115,000gns yearling; has some useful siblings and yard's 2yos flying; drawn widest.
3
3rd (6) Full Gambit (20/1 +75%)
Full Gambit

20/1(+75%)
(6) Full Gambit 20/1, Foaled February 21. Churchill filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner out of smart 7f/1m winner Redstone Dancer. Market check advised.
Dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 78); apprentice-ridden on debut; others have stronger paper claims.
4
4th (2) Noo Point (2.5/1 +29%)
Noo Point

2.5/1(+29%)
(2) Noo Point 2.5/1, Foaled April 28. £130,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Yard enjoying a fine season with their juveniles, so he's highly respected on debut.
£130,000 2yo; dam a smart sprinter; yard's 2yos going well; needs serious consideration.
5th
5th (3) Sheriff's Call (6.5/1 +28%)
Sheriff's Call

6.5/1(+28%)
(3) Sheriff's Call 6.5/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when eighth of 10 in minor event (11/1) at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 17 days ago.
Badly in need of the experience when down the field at Beverley on recent debut.
6th
6th (9) Moral Standards (22/1 +78%)
Moral Standards

22/1(+78%)
(9) Moral Standards 22/1, Foaled March 22. €17,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m/9f winner Masteroftherolls and 9f winner Wyldfire. Dam 6f-7.4f winner.
17,000euros yearling; half-sister to 5 winners out of a Group 3 winner; others look safer.
7th
7th (8) Luna Rouge (100/1 +60%)
Luna Rouge

100/1(+60%)
(8) Luna Rouge 100/1, 100/1, tailed-off last of 12 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good) on debut 13 days ago.
100-1 when last of 12 at Thirsk on her recent debut; not easily recommended.
LTO Selection:

18:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

With little form in the book it's hard to form a strong opinion, though the market can guide as to what is expected. The vote, however, goes to NOO POINT. A son of the classy sprinter Blue Point, he fetched 130,000 pounds at last month's Goffs Breeze-Up sales. The Archie Watson stable have made a fine start to the year with their juveniles and this could present them with another opportunity to record yet more success. Invincible Royale and Flaccianello merit consideration, while White Christmas appeals most of those with experience.

Those with racecourse experience don't set a tall standard so it's probably best to focus on the newcomers, LADY PINK ROSE selected to make a winning start for the red-hot Karl Burke yard. Noo Point and Flaccianello may emerge as the main dangers ahead of the twice-raced White Christmas in a contest where the market should reveal plenty.


18:30 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Ochocinco (6.5/1 +59%)
Ochocinco

6.5/1(+59%)
(7) Ochocinco 6.5/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Dam, dual bumper winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) China Rock and useful hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 2½m) Barrakilla.
Market likely best guide on debut from respected source.
2
2nd (5) Marv Michael (1.62/1 +51%)
Marv Michael

1.62/1(+51%)
(5) Marv Michael 1.62/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules who offered something to work on when fifth of 16 in maiden at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 15/2) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Stable having good spell. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Respected.
Tongue-tie now fitted and slightly longer trip to suit but more needed.
3
3rd (6) Noble Blue (7/1 +0%)
Noble Blue

7/1(+0%)
(6) Noble Blue 7/1, €58,000 3-y-o, Brave Mansonnien gelding. Half-brother to French 10.5f-1½m winner on Flat Cressida. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Noble Prince. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points (Feb 19).
Runner-up in Ballycrystal point for Denis Murphy; worth a market check on rules debut.
4
4th (11) J'adore Chas (22/1 +33%)
J'adore Chas

22/1(+33%)
(11) J'adore Chas 22/1, Looked in need of the experience when fourth of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, soft) on NH debut 81 days ago. Should do better.
Tailed off last of four finishers on debut in Stratford 4yo hurdle in March.
5th
5th (3) Alkajack (33/1 +34%)
Alkajack

33/1(+34%)
(3) Alkajack 33/1, Showed more temperament than ability when well held in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut 10 days ago. Up in trip. Visored for 1st time.
None too fluent on recent hurdles debut at Punchestown when well held; visor now fitted.
6th
6th (9) The Bridge House (66/1 +34%)
The Bridge House

66/1(+34%)
(9) The Bridge House 66/1, Safely held in 2 bumpers. Makes hurdles debut.
Two poor bumper runs, can only be watched now switched to hurdles.
7th
7th (8) Royal Class (6.5/1 +80%)
Royal Class

6.5/1(+80%)
(8) Royal Class 6.5/1, Kalanisi gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Beforeall and fair staying hurdler Scooby. Fell sole start in points (Apr 29).
Fell on only point-to-point last season, best watched on rules debut.
8th
8th (10) Heart Of Rome (125/1 +38%)
Heart Of Rome

125/1(+38%)
(10) Heart Of Rome 125/1, Well held in 2 maiden hurdles. Up in trip.
Tailed off in maidens at Cork and Tipperary last month; easily passed over.
9th
9th (13) Noble Annys (25/1 +38%)
Noble Annys

25/1(+38%)
(13) Noble Annys 25/1, Modest form at best in bumpers. Makes hurdles debut up in trip.
Glimpses of ability in bumpers but others preferred on hurdles debut.
10th
10th (4) Iguis (125/1 +17%)
Iguis

125/1(+17%)
(4) Iguis 125/1, Well held in pair of maiden hurdles and pulled up sole start in points. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Couple of modest maiden runs last autumn and pulled up more recently in point-to-point.
11th
11th (2) Stadium Talk (2.5/1 +44%)
Stadium Talk

2.5/1(+44%)
(2) Stadium Talk 2.5/1, Winning pointer at second attempt who made a successful bumper debut in 5-runner event at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago, keeping on well. Should have a future over hurdles.
Point-to-point and Hexham bumper winner handles ground; potentially major player.
|PU|
|PU| (12) Alkascotch (50/1 +24%)
Alkascotch

50/1(+24%)
(12) Alkascotch 50/1, Looks one for low-grade handicaps. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Overall modest form in four maidens; cheekpieces now tried.
|PU|
|PU| (14) Tiz All Hush Hush (100/1 +0%)
Tiz All Hush Hush

100/1(+0%)
(14) Tiz All Hush Hush 100/1, Well held in bumpers/maiden hurdle. RESERVE.
Not enough shown so far to warrant an interest in here; reserve.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

STADIUM TALK, who won a Ballinaboola point-to-point before making a successful NH Rules debut in a bumper at Hexham last month, is a strong candidate to get off the mark over timber at the first time of asking. The daughter of Soldier Of Fortune is a half-sister to a hurdles winner over this sort of trip and ticks all the right boxes today. Shajak appears to be the chief threat, while Noble Blue and Ochocinco are others to monitor in the betting.

Useful Flat performer SHAJAK made an encouraging hurdling debut under a considerate ride when fifth at Killarney 19 days ago and looks a certain improver with that under his belt, so he's fancied to make his second start in this sphere a winning one. Marv Michael and bumper-winner Stadium Talk head the opposition.

A listed-placed performer on the Flat, SHAJAK could be the one to beat here on his favoured ground


18:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Sine Nomine (1/1 +43%)
Sine Nomine

1/1(+43%)
(6) Sine Nomine 1/1, Multiple winner in points who boasts a progressive profile under Rules, running out a comfortable winner over 22.5f in April before a fine second at Cheltenham (25f) 12 days later. Remains capable of better and leading claims.
Stylish course winner in April and has since run well at Cheltenham; high on the list.
2
2nd (1) Brave Starlight (11/1 +0%)
Brave Starlight

11/1(+0%)
(1) Brave Starlight 11/1, Pulled up on Thurles hunter debut in March but much better on the back of a point win when 4 lengths third at Tipperary 29 days ago (final start for Grainne O'Connor). May progress again.
Irish point winner; makes stable debut after good third at Tipperary last month.
3
3rd (4) Precious Bounty (12/1 -20%)
Precious Bounty

12/1(-20%)
(4) Precious Bounty 12/1, Winner of several points since joining this stable and has run with credit when reaching the frame in hunters here (22.5f, 12 lengths behind Sine Nomine) and Cheltenham (2m) in recent months. Significantly up in trip. Others stronger for win purposes.
Both runs runs this spring were respectable but he needs improvement over new trip today.
4
4th (3) Matthews Hill (16/1 +0%)
Matthews Hill

16/1(+0%)
(3) Matthews Hill 16/1, Lightly-raced pointer who was second on his 21f Punchestown hunter debut in April but he made mistakes on that occasion and his jumping let him down again at Downpatrick since (fell 4 out). Needs to eliminate the errors.
Ordinary form when second on rules debut at Punchestown but may still have potential.
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5th (5) Quintin's Man (1.75/1 -40%)
Quintin's Man

1.75/1(-40%)
(5) Quintin's Man 1.75/1, Multiple point winner who has made a good start to his hunter career this spring, second at Exeter before scoring at Cheltenham 28 days ago. Likely to give another good account.
Progressive 6yo who stayed on well to win by 17l at Cheltenham last month; major player.
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|PU| (2) Dunworley (33/1 -230%)
Dunworley

33/1(-230%)
(2) Dunworley 33/1, Made the frame in several points. Ran to a fair level when 13 lengths second on his 3m Huntingdon hunter debut 10 days ago but this demands a fair bit more.
Improved form when second on recent rules debut but needs another good step forward here.
LTO Selection:

18:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f Race Class Flow

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

QUINTIN'S MAN was a decisive winner when last seen over 3m2f at Cheltenham, scoring by 17 lengths, and a repeat of that effort would see him very difficult to stop in this contest. Sine Nomine looks set to chase him home after a good second last month also at Cheltenham, where she was beaten just half a length. Precious Bounty and Brave Starlight complete the shortlist.

Course-scorer SINE NOMINE improved again when second at Cheltenham last month and is taken to resume winning ways with further progress on the cards. Quintin's Man looks the chief threat ahead of Brave Starlight.


18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Aimeric (1.88/1 +44%)
Aimeric

1.88/1(+44%)
(1) Aimeric 1.88/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at York (13.8f, good to soft) on final start of 2022. Gelded and underwent a wind op during the winter, and this lightly raced 4-y-o is of strong interest back on better ground.
Won twice last year and has been gelded and undergone wind surgery since last seen.
2
2nd (3) Apparate (18/1 -13%)
Apparate

18/1(-13%)
(3) Apparate 18/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (heavy) when last seen 19 months ago. Wellbeing needs taking on trust on debut for new yard but he resumes on a potentially handy mark. Watch the betting for clues.
Makes his stable debut after 587 days off; market should be revealing.
3
3rd (2) Educator (3/1 +0%)
Educator

3/1(+0%)
(2) Educator 3/1, 9/4, last of 8 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, heavy) 38 days ago, finding nothing. Questions to answer on the back of that low-key reappearance.
Dual winner who looked all at sea on soft ground on his return; better expected here.
4
4th (5) Wor Willie (6.5/1 +7%)
Wor Willie

6.5/1(+7%)
(5) Wor Willie 6.5/1, Respectable length third of 15 to Aimeric in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 11/2). Off 8 months and will need to raise his game if he's to reverse the placings with that rival here.
Goes well on fast ground and has a good record fresh, but this may be an insufficient test.
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5th (4) Hasty Sailor (4.5/1 -29%)
Hasty Sailor

4.5/1(-29%)
(4) Hasty Sailor 4.5/1, 14/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good) 15 days ago, finishing well. On a good mark if he can build on that.
Three wins on AW but proved he could act on turf when beaten a neck at Newmarket last time.
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6th (7) Wandering Rocks (10/1 -25%)
Wandering Rocks

10/1(-25%)
(7) Wandering Rocks 10/1, Course winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 14 days ago. Hood back on and would be a danger to all if reproducing form of his Newbury third off a 5 lb higher mark in September.
Out of the frame in his last three starts, including both since returning in April.
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7th (9) Australian Angel (11/1 -38%)
Australian Angel

11/1(-38%)
(9) Australian Angel 11/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good, 4/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Reproduction of peak 2022 form would give her a fighting chance.
Three wins last year, but twice held since returning and probably needs further than this.
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8th (6) Jaramillo (40/1 -21%)
Jaramillo

40/1(-21%)
(6) Jaramillo 40/1, 9/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Successful on latest start in this sphere but that was back in October 2021 (final start for Roger Varian) and probably best watched.
Yet to prove his stamina for this far on the Flat and not sure how well handicapped he is.
LTO Selection:

18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

HASTY SAILOR returned to form when denied by a neck in second place at Newmarket recently and he holds leading claims off just 2lb higher. The lightly-raced Aimeric likely has more to offer this season and a wind/gelding operation during his winter break could unlock some improvement. Educator ran too bad to be true on his reappearance at Epsom in April and William Haggas' charge could also have a say in proceedings.

It's probably best to overlook AIMERIC's York effort when last seen in October and, with just half-a-dozen starts under his belt and a broadly progressive profile, he earns the vote. Roger Varian's charge may have most to fear from Wandering Rocks, who has to be of interest off this reduced mark with the hood refitted. Hasty Sailor will be a threat if building on his back-to-form Newmarket second last time and Australian Angel is respected based on last season's exploits.

The solid one is HASTY SAILOR who is 2lb higher than when just beaten at Newmarket last time, but he remains unexposed on turf.


18:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Set Point (5/1 -186%)
Set Point

5/1(-186%)
(2) Set Point 5/1, Promising type. 11/4, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago, readily. Definitely more to come and a 9 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him.
Nicely on top at Down Royal but a 9lb rise for that spells some danger..
2
2nd (9) Craic Eile (10/1 +17%)
Craic Eile

10/1(+17%)
(9) Craic Eile 10/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 22 days ago.
Both wins here and won't mind returning to drier ground, but others are in better form..
3
3rd (8) Frontline Worker (12/1 +57%)
Frontline Worker

12/1(+57%)
(8) Frontline Worker 12/1, 28/1, bit below form eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, good). Off 8 months. Yard in good form.
Maiden winner; perhaps 2m4f was too far in her first completed handicap..
4
4th (11) Breezy Bell (14/1 +79%)
Breezy Bell

14/1(+79%)
(11) Breezy Bell 14/1, Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, good, 40/1) 89 days ago.
Four career wins but thoroughly exposed and ended last season on a low note..
5th
5th (7) Laser Focus (7.5/1 +0%)
Laser Focus

7.5/1(+0%)
(7) Laser Focus 7.5/1, 4/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Stable in good form.
Has form here; had Doyenna behind when just missing out at Kilbeggan in April..
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6th (10) Take My Hand (14/1 +0%)
Take My Hand

14/1(+0%)
(10) Take My Hand 14/1, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft, 13/2) 31 days ago, going off too hard. Others more persuasive.
Four-time Flat winner; 0-8 over hurdles but competitive form; last run too bad to be true..
7th
7th (5) Starman (8/1 -23%)
Starman

8/1(-23%)
(5) Starman 8/1, Good second of 14 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago, running on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement.
Perhaps has his quirks but up to winning off this mark as he showed at Kilbeggan..
8th
8th (1) Fascinating Shadow (11/1 -10%)
Fascinating Shadow

11/1(-10%)
(1) Fascinating Shadow 11/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 33/1, below form sixteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago.
Cork maiden winner last year; 33-1 when down the field on April's handicap debut..
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9th (4) New Ross (7/1 +42%)
New Ross

7/1(+42%)
(4) New Ross 7/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in December. 25/1, respectable ninth of 26 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft) 90 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
High mark since his win at Thurles and probably needs cheekpieces to give him a lift..
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|PU| (6) Doyenna (3/1 +40%)
Doyenna

3/1(+40%)
(6) Doyenna 3/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (15f, good to soft, 4/1) 43 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
Nicely progressive last season; feasible excuses for her last two defeats; respected..
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|RO| (3) Tom McGreevy (11/1 +21%)
Tom McGreevy

11/1(+21%)
(3) Tom McGreevy 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in May 2022. 11/1, creditable 4½ lengths fourth of 12 to Doyenna in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good). Off 7 months. Claims if ready to roll.
Runner-up in this 12 months ago off only 2lb lower; likely contender if fit enough..
LTO Selection:

18:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SET POINT appears to hold strong claims of following up his recent win at Downpatrick. That form has already received a boost with the runner-up going on to win on his next start. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding was a smart handicapper on the level when trained in Britain and could have more to offer from his current hurdles rating. Despite dropping back to the minimum trip for this race, he travels well so should have enough place to cope. Starman showed his first worthwhile form when only narrowly denied in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time. The seven-year-old has had very little racing so should be capable of further progress now that he tackles handicap company. Craic Eile doesn't have a great deal of solid recent form but as both career wins have come at this track he shouldn't be discounted.

Gordon Elliott's SET POINT has got better with each start over hurdles and will be a tough nut to crack if that trend continues. Doyenna made a sound return from a break at Kilbeggan 6 weeks ago and is feared most ahead of Starman, who appeals as a likely improver now moving into handicap company for the first time.

This is competitive but last year's runner-up TOM McGREEVY could be interesting provided that this run isn't needed.


18:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Scottish Dancer (1.2/1 -32%)
Scottish Dancer

1.2/1(-32%)
(1) Scottish Dancer 1.2/1, Had been knocking on the door for a while and finally got off the mark in 8-runner handicap (9/2) at Chester (15.9f, good) 6 days ago, edging ahead final 50 yds. Carries penalty and fancied to be bang there again.
Better for new yard, gaining breakthrough win at Chester latest; contender under penalty.
2
2nd (3) Turner Girl (2.5/1 -11%)
Turner Girl

2.5/1(-11%)
(3) Turner Girl 2.5/1, C&D winner. 13/2, seemed stretched by the extra distance when third of 8 in handicap at Ripon (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces on 1st time and fancied to be in the mix back down in trip.
C&D winner off this mark last summer; fair form this year & headgear could give her a lift.
3
3rd (5) Lord Torranaga (6.5/1 +54%)
Lord Torranaga

6.5/1(+54%)
(5) Lord Torranaga 6.5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Failed to justify support when last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 4/1) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
C&D winner; not hit top gear this year but he's dropping down the weights.
4
4th (4) Eye Knee (6/1 +40%)
Eye Knee

6/1(+40%)
(4) Eye Knee 6/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Ran much better than on his stable debut when fifth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 18/1) 25 days ago. Another step forward needed to get involved.
Both wins have come here but current wellbeing has to be taken on trust.
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5th (2) Heatherdown Hero (12/1 -41%)
Heatherdown Hero

12/1(-41%)
(2) Heatherdown Hero 12/1, 10/1, shaped similarly to as on debut for the yard when fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 31 days ago. Hood on 1st time. More needed.
Ridden aggressively in two runs for new yard and finished well beaten; now tried in a hood.
LTO Selection:

18:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

SCOTTISH DANCER made amends when winning at Chester six days ago, having found one too strong earlier that month, and Keith Dalgleish's charge appeals as the one to beat under a 5lb penalty. Turner Girl continues to run well in defeat and might improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces, while Lord Torranaga, whose handicap mark has been in decline recently, cannot be ruled out.

TURNER GIRL went close over 1½m here on her penultimate outing, and having been stretched by the extra distance at Ripon 3 weeks ago, Ed Dunlop's C&D winner gets the verdict to come out on top with first-time headgear applied. Scottish Dancer broke his duck at Chester just 6 days ago and he's sure to give the selection plenty to think about under a penalty, with Heatherdown Hero taken to fill third spot.


19:00 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (12) Movie King (8/1 -45%)
Movie King

8/1(-45%)
(12) Movie King 8/1, Shaped well after 7 months off when second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago, closing all way to line. One to be interested in back up in trip.
Only win came on Flat but went close at Punchestown last week; stamina to prove.
2
2nd (13) Serpolette (16/1 +0%)
Serpolette

16/1(+0%)
(13) Serpolette 16/1, 16/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Back up in trip and should come on for that.
8th beaten 25l in this last year but won next time and has a run under her belt this time.
3
3rd (4) Inforapenny (9/1 +18%)
Inforapenny

9/1(+18%)
(4) Inforapenny 9/1, Winner at Bellewstown in July. Turned in a rare poor effort at Downpatrick when last seen and appeals as the type to bounce back on this return to action.
Won from 6lb lower last summer; held form well until latest run; off 259 days.
4
4th (14) Attitash (40/1 +39%)
Attitash

40/1(+39%)
(14) Attitash 40/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Tipperary (24f, good) 15 days ago. Out of sorts at present.
Struggled since leaving Willie Mullins in 2021 and well held at Tipperary last month.
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5th (6) Lakefield Flyer (1.75/1 +56%)
Lakefield Flyer

1.75/1(+56%)
(6) Lakefield Flyer 1.75/1, Progressive hurdler who made a successful chasing debut in 13-runner maiden at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft, 7/2) 14 days ago. Back over hurdles and looks the type to go on improving.
Left previous form behind this term and won beginners' latest; trip should suit; good mark.
6th
6th (7) Lariat (22/1 +56%)
Lariat

22/1(+56%)
(7) Lariat 22/1, Failed to come on for recent run when tenth of 19 in handicap (14/1) at Navan (13f, soft) 20 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles.
Beaten when unseating when last seen over hurdles and stamina to prove.
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7th (8) Skol (125/1 -213%)
Skol

125/1(-213%)
(8) Skol 125/1, Pulled up in hunter chase on first run since leaving Noel Meade in hunter chase at this course (23.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago, losing touch from 4 out. Back over hurdles and has plenty to prove.
Really struggling for form since 2021 and pulled up a long way out on yard debut latest.
8th
8th (3) Kelce (11/1 +31%)
Kelce

11/1(+31%)
(3) Kelce 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden who possibly needed the run when well held on handicap debut at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Remains capable of better.
Tailed off in 4 runs under Rules inc' h'cap bow latest; looks up against it from this mark.
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9th (1) Val The Man (14/1 +13%)
Val The Man

14/1(+13%)
(1) Val The Man 14/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, let down by his jumping when fifth of 15 in maiden at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Has been handed a stiff opening mark.
2nd in maiden hurdle last year and encouraging return latest; back up in trip on h'cap bow.
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10th (11) Toor Moment (12/1 -50%)
Toor Moment

12/1(-50%)
(11) Toor Moment 12/1, 5/1, shaped well after 12 weeks off when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip and must enter calculations.
No wins since maiden hurdles success 2 years ago but return to this trip should suit.
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11th (15) Uberrima Fides (66/1 -100%)
Uberrima Fides

66/1(-100%)
(15) Uberrima Fides 66/1, Down the field completed starts over hurdles and well held on most recent Flat outing. RESERVE.
Generally struggled over hurdles so far and tailed off on the Flat last month; reserve.
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|PU| (10) I Am Spider Man (3/1 -71%)
I Am Spider Man

3/1(-71%)
(10) I Am Spider Man 3/1, Failed to complete (fell heavily fifth) on first run since leaving Noel C. Kelly in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Was strong in the betting on that occasion so it will be interesting to see if his supporters return.
Won at Sedgefield in Oct'; struggled at Sligo and fell when fav on return/yard bow latest.
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|PU| (9) Dont Doubt Me (18/1 -13%)
Dont Doubt Me

18/1(-13%)
(9) Dont Doubt Me 18/1, Brought down in maiden chase (18/1) at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 14 days ago won by Lakefield Flyer. Back over hurdles.
Couldn't follow up Gowran win when tailed off at Cheltenham; brought down early latest.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

I AM SPIDER MAN was very well supported in the market when falling on his stable debut at Clonmel last month and he could be worth chancing to put that mishap behind him here. Recent chase winner Lakefield Flyer looks to have more races in him and the five-year-old isn't taken lightly now returned to hurdles. Serpolette is 2lb lower than last season's triumph at Tramore and she is another to note.

LAKEFIELD FLYER was value for more than the winning margin having idled when clear on his chasing debut at Downpatrick 2 weeks ago and there's no reason why he shouldn't continue to go the right way back over hurdles, so he's selected to follow up. Toor Moment and Movie King both shaped well on their most recent outings and warrant respect.

It was an encouraging return from VAL THE MAN and with progress likely stepping up in trip, he's taken to make a winning h'cap debut


19:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Secret Investor (5/1 -11%)
Secret Investor

5/1(-11%)
(7) Secret Investor 5/1, Just a useful chaser nowadays but he scored for the third time in 2022/23 in 3m hunter chase (8/13) at Ludlow 37 days ago. Enters calculations for top yard.
Very smart in his prime and a three-time hunter chase winner this season; respected.
2
2nd (9) Vaucelet (0.91/1 +9%)
Vaucelet

0.91/1(+9%)
(9) Vaucelet 0.91/1, Very useful Irish chaser who comes here on the back of a good second of 7 in hunter chase (4/6) at Downpatrick (28.7f) 14 days ago. Took this event in good style 12 months ago and he looks the one to beat again with age very much on his side.
Top Irish hunter chaser; won this race last year and commands respect.
3
3rd (2) Clara Sorrento (22/1 -120%)
Clara Sorrento

22/1(-120%)
(2) Clara Sorrento 22/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Noel Meade back in 2018. Mulitple points winner since, latest only 19 days ago, so he can't be discounted.
Sprightly 12yo who won his last four points; could give this a good shot from the front.
4
4th (6) Not A Role Model (50/1 +0%)
Not A Role Model

50/1(+0%)
(6) Not A Role Model 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Sam Thomas. 5 out on yard debut in hunter chase at Haydock (22.2f, good to soft) 104 days ago. Scored twice in points since though so can't be ruled out.
Won two open points last month but has a lot more on his plate here.
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|PU| (5) Law Of Gold (2.25/1 +0%)
Law Of Gold

2.25/1(+0%)
(5) Law Of Gold 2.25/1, Most likeable and consistent hunter chaser who landed 12-runner hunter chase at Cheltenham (32.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. This C&D winner is well in the mix.
Won this in 2021 and was second last year; returns after fine Cheltenham win last month.
|PU|
|PU| (11) Singapore Saga (14/1 +44%)
Singapore Saga

14/1(+44%)
(11) Singapore Saga 14/1, Irresolute performer but he landed a point before creditable third of 5 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (25.2f) 28 days ago. Others still make more appeal.
In good form this year but others in this field look a fair bit stronger.
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|PU| (1) Cheltenam De Vaige (40/1 -100%)
Cheltenam De Vaige

40/1(-100%)
(1) Cheltenam De Vaige 40/1, Fairly useful chaser. First run since leaving Fergal O'Brien when good 22 lengths third of 12 to Law of Gold in hunter chase (12/1) at Cheltenham (32.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Shortlisted.
About 22l behind Law Of Gold last month and another minor role looks his best hope.
|PU|
|PU| (8) Steely Addition (66/1 +34%)
Steely Addition

66/1(+34%)
(8) Steely Addition 66/1, Fairly useful chaser who was a dual points scorer before posting a solid third of 4 in hunter chase at Perth (23.8f, good) 16 days ago. Needs another step forward here, however.
Has good record in points but this year's rules form is not anything out of the ordinary.
|PU|
|PU| (3) Fr Humphrey (100/1 -203%)
Fr Humphrey

100/1(-203%)
(3) Fr Humphrey 100/1, Untrustworthy individual. First run since leaving Neil Mulholland when creditable third of 5 in hunter chase at Killarney (23f, good, 20/1) 18 days ago. Has since landed a point but others are still preferred.
Irish-trained 15yo; triple point winner this year but faces very tough task here.
|PU|
|PU| (10) Wagner (150/1 +0%)
Wagner

150/1(+0%)
(10) Wagner 150/1, Fairly useful winning chaser at his best for Matthew Hampton. Runner-up between the flags for his new connections 26 days ago but this is much tougher.
Dual hunter chase winner last year but not in same form this year; not the obvious answer.
LTO Selection:

19:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f Race Class Flow

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

VAUCELET was well backed when he won this race last year and there are solid reasons to expect another bold bid in his attempt for back-to-back victories. He has run with credit in each of his five starts during the intervening period and he finished a fine second in a similar race at Downpatrick last month. The former Denman Chase winner Secret Investor and Law Of Gold are the most obvious dangers.

VAUCELET was a stylish winner of this contest a year ago and teed himself up well for a repeat success when runner-up at Downpatrick a fortnight ago. C&D scorer Law of Gold is a really likeable sort so should ensure David Christie's very useful Irish challenger doesn't have things all his own way. Secret Investor isn't the force of old but Paul Nicholls' veteran can still edge out Cheltenam de Vaige for minor honours.

2021 winner Law Of Gold succumbed to VAUCELET in the closing stages of last year's edition and the Irish runner may prevail again.


19:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Perfuse (0.83/1 +17%)
Perfuse

0.83/1(+17%)
(3) Perfuse 0.83/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 11/10) 21 days ago, drawing clear final 1f. Well-bred colt and can follow up with further improvement to come upped in trip.
Impressive when winning by a big margin at Nottingham on his second start; more to come.
2
2nd (2) Inquiring Minds (3.2/1 -42%)
Inquiring Minds

3.2/1(-42%)
(2) Inquiring Minds 3.2/1, Having made a successful debut at Newcastle, was unsuited by way the race developed when 13¾ lengths last of 8 to Military Order in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (1m4f, AW, 9/1) 20 days ago. Remains capable of better.
Impressive on debut, but unsuited by the track at Lingfield next time; should do better.
3
3rd (1) Circuit Breaker (3.33/1 -11%)
Circuit Breaker

3.33/1(-11%)
(1) Circuit Breaker 3.33/1, Made a winning start in 8-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, heavy, 2/1) 25 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Not dismissed lightly with this longer distance to suit.
Did it well on his Windsor debut; open to plenty of improvement and 1m4f no problem.
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4th (4) Hondo (80/1 +20%)
Hondo

80/1(+20%)
(4) Hondo 80/1, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Cumulonimbus. Dam 11f winner out of useful 1½m-1¾m winner Jane Austen. Looks to be up against it on debut.
Faces a daunting task on debut.
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5th (5) Star Turn (14/1 +58%)
Star Turn

14/1(+58%)
(5) Star Turn 14/1, 62,000 gns foal, 60,000 gns 2-y-o, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 9f-1½m winner His Kyllachy and winner up to 9.5f Logorrheic. Has a useful standard to aim at first time up.
Would need to be well above average to make a successful debut in this field.
LTO Selection:

19:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

PERFUSE was impressive when gaining a breakthrough success at Nottingham three weeks ago and Sir Michael Stoute's colt may have more to offer now stepped up to 1m4f. Inquiring Minds failed to make an impact in the Derby Trial at Lingfield, but it's too early to write him off and the son of Kingman enters calculations. A bigger threat may emerge from debut winner Circuit Breaker, who triumphed with authority at Windsor.

A trio of previous winners in the contest, with preference for PERFUSE who looked a good prospect when powering clear at Nottingham 3 weeks ago. He can go on improving upped in trip and is taken to see off the challenge of Inquiring Minds, who is worth another chance to build on the promise he had shown on debut. Circuit Breaker is also respected.

The vote goes to the impressive Nottingham scorer PERFUSE, who looks the type to keep on improving with racing.


19:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 21f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Bynx (3/1 +0%)
Bynx

3/1(+0%)
(2) Bynx 3/1, Fair hurdler. Fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Leopardstown (20f, good) 89 days ago. Remains a maiden after 12 hurdle runs.
Well beaten when last seen in March; handles good ground and has strong claims at her best.
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2nd (7) Lucky Viv (3.5/1 +42%)
Lucky Viv

3.5/1(+42%)
(7) Lucky Viv 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Excellent fourth of 18 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 7 days ago. One for the shortlist.
Staying-on fourth in a Limerick maiden hurdle last week; each-way chance here.
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3rd (5) Hamartia (2.5/1 +17%)
Hamartia

2.5/1(+17%)
(5) Hamartia 2.5/1, Promising individual. Off 5 months before excellent second of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 42 days ago. Open to more improvement. Player.
Ground and trip should be fine and very unlikely that we have seen the best of her.
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4th (3) Dylan's Day (3.33/1 +5%)
Dylan's Day

3.33/1(+5%)
(3) Dylan's Day 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good third of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago, running on. In the mix over this longer trip.
Good run at Wexford; good ground here could well suit and could be going the right way.
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5th (13) Sarah Beara (33/1 -106%)
Sarah Beara

33/1(-106%)
(13) Sarah Beara 33/1, Westerner mare. Dam, little impact in points, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 27f) Rev It Up. Placed once from 4 starts in points, last of 3 finishers last time (Apr 22).
Interesting track debutante from this stable and worth a market check.
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6th (10) Mrs Biddle (125/1 -89%)
Mrs Biddle

125/1(-89%)
(10) Mrs Biddle 125/1, Workforce mare. Half-sister to modest/unreliable 2m hurdler Aza Run. Dam, maiden on Flat (stayed 9f), half-sister to very smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Al Eile. Wears tongue strap. Unplaced in a point (Apr 9).
Well beaten in a pair of points in the spring; makes little appeal.
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7th (6) Kyle Valley (66/1 -65%)
Kyle Valley

66/1(-65%)
(6) Kyle Valley 66/1, Doyen mare. Sister to fair 2½m/21f hurdle winner Anti Bridgie. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 27f) Speed Master. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 21).
Pulled up on her sole point-to-point in April and very hard to give a chance to.
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8th (1) Alo's Vision (40/1 -60%)
Alo's Vision

40/1(-60%)
(1) Alo's Vision 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 13 days ago. More is needed.
Point winner but yet to make any impact over hurdles; others much preferred.
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9th (15) Weir Lane (50/1 +0%)
Weir Lane

50/1(+0%)
(15) Weir Lane 50/1, Tongue strap on, ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.2f, good, 80/1) on NH debut 18 days ago. Runner-up in a point (Apr 9) so not dismissed.
A lot more needed but no surprise should she show significant improvement from Killarney.
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|U| (14) Unklipped (200/1 -60%)
Unklipped

200/1(-60%)
(14) Unklipped 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 19 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Tipperary (15.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Quite well beaten in three maiden hurdles; could be capable of better but hard to fancy.
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10th (4) Glen Ali (200/1 -60%)
Glen Ali

200/1(-60%)
(4) Glen Ali 200/1, Thoroughly unreliable sort. 250/1, first run since leaving Iain Jardine when eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 13 days ago.
Looks of little account and makes no appeal here.
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11th (12) Pippa Power (125/1 -150%)
Pippa Power

125/1(-150%)
(12) Pippa Power 125/1, Shirocco mare. Dam unraced sister to 2m3f winners Themanfrom Minella and Imperial Icon. Market can guide.
Plenty of stamina in her pedigree and maybe worth watching on debut.
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12th (8) Majestic Design (16/1 -129%)
Majestic Design

16/1(-129%)
(8) Majestic Design 16/1, 4/1 and tongue strap on, seventh of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Won both completed starts in points so needs considering on her hurdles debut.
Disappointing in a Tipperary bumper last month and could well shape better here.
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13th (9) Mollys Dream (80/1 -21%)
Mollys Dream

80/1(-21%)
(9) Mollys Dream 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 10 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.7f, good, 100/1). Off 9 months.
No show in a trio of maiden hurdles for this stable late last summer; hard to fancy.
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|PU| (11) Ned's Legacy (7.5/1 +25%)
Ned's Legacy

7.5/1(+25%)
(11) Ned's Legacy 7.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 22 days ago, finishing well. Significantly up in trip. Has more to offer.
Needs to improve to play a hand here but that is possible on this better ground.
LTO Selection:

19:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BYNX wouldn't be a mare to have total trust in, given that she has failed to win and only reached the frame four times in 21 starts but this looks an ideal opportunity. Trainer Martin Hassett could hardly have his small string in better form and this five-year-old mare has plenty experience that should stand to her in this ordinary contest. A reproduction of her Cork second on penultimate start would almost certainly be good enough now. Hamartia showed definite ability on her first two starts and improved further when runner up at Kilbeggan recently. With only three career runs to date, the Colm Murphy-trained mare should have more to offer. Dylan's Day stepped up on previous runs when a close third at Wexford recently, and a similar level of form would see her play a leading role.

HAMARTIA posted an excellent second at Kilbeggan after an absence and with more progress on the cards she is fancied to go one better now at the chief expense of Dylan's Day, who should benefit from this step up in trip judged on her recent Wexford third. Lucky Viv and Ned's Legacy complete the shortlist.

The Colm Murphy-trained HAMARTIA showed a nice bit of progression at Kilbeggan in April when last seen and can follow that up here


19:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Glory Fighter (3/1 +14%)
Glory Fighter

3/1(+14%)
(6) Glory Fighter 3/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 but ran respectably when third in 6-runner handicap (5/1) at Ripon (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Yet to win for this yard but usually runs well; headgear now tried; best on good or slower.
2
2nd (5) Good Luck Fox (10/1 +17%)
Good Luck Fox

10/1(+17%)
(5) Good Luck Fox 10/1, C&D winner who finished last of 10 in 5f handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 11/1) on reappearance 61 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind.
C&D winner last September off this mark; needs to leave his return well behind him though.
3
3rd (2) Le Beau Garcon (2.25/1 +63%)
Le Beau Garcon

2.25/1(+63%)
(2) Le Beau Garcon 2.25/1, Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when well held at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Eased 2 lb and not dismissed on the pick of his form.
Still not fully exposed and he's one to note in the betting off a reduced mark.
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4th (3) Mr Beaufort (5/1 -207%)
Mr Beaufort

5/1(-207%)
(3) Mr Beaufort 5/1, Returned to form from out of the blue in a first-time tongue strap when second of 8 in 5f handicap at Ayr (good) 9 days ago. Big chance off same mark.
Ran well in a new tongue-tie when 2nd at Ayr last week; unraced on faster than good.
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5th (8) Blazing Hot (40/1 -150%)
Blazing Hot

40/1(-150%)
(8) Blazing Hot 40/1, Proved better than ever when resuming winning ways at Southwell in December. Not in the same form there the following month but interesting now returning to turf for a new yard after a break.
All 6 wins on AW and 0-16 on turf; returns from four months off; stable debut.
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6th (1) Runninwild (2.75/1 +45%)
Runninwild

2.75/1(+45%)
(1) Runninwild 2.75/1, Largely consistent last season, scoring twice and acquitting himself well in defeat on several occasions. Ran below form at Thirsk on reappearance last month but probably needed the run.
Progressive sprinter who can leave last month's reappearance behind him.
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7th (7) Triple Jaye (20/1 -25%)
Triple Jaye

20/1(-25%)
(7) Triple Jaye 20/1, Landed a big-field Ayr handicap with a bit up her sleeve in September but below form all 3 outings since. Needs to get back on track after a break.
Beat 20 rivals to win at Ayr last September; a danger to all if returning at that level.
LTO Selection:

19:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Mr Beaufort was a good second over 5f at Ayr last time by just half a length and appears primed to offer another bold bid, but preference is for GLORY FIGHTER. Paul Midgley's runner wasn't beaten far when third over 5f at Ripon and dropped 2lb in the ratings, along with the application of first-time cheekpieces, he looks to have every chance. Blazing Hot heads the remainder.

MR BEAUFORT bounced back to his previous best in a first-time tongue strap when runner-up at Ayr last week and is likely to take a bit of stopping from the same mark if turning up in similar form. Blazing Hot and Le Beau Garcon head the opposition.

Le Beau Garcon still has time to fulfil his potential but RUNNINWILD (nap) can take a big step forward with a run under his belt.


19:30 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Building Bridges (12/1 -50%)
Building Bridges

12/1(-50%)
(8) Building Bridges 12/1, Two wins from 5 runs last season. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 4/1). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
In good form when last seen but would need career best here and off 140 days.
2
2nd (10) Ossifer Hops (2.5/1 +50%)
Ossifer Hops

2.5/1(+50%)
(10) Ossifer Hops 2.5/1, Promising individual. Career best when winning 13-runner novice hurdle (9/2) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Open to improvement on handicap debut and is one for the shortlist.
Progressed with each run for new yard; off the mark latest and mark off 113 looks fair.
3
3rd (4) Francois (20/1 +60%)
Francois

20/1(+60%)
(4) Francois 20/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 40/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Others preferred.
Lost his way of late but return to this trip on better ground will help.
4
4th (11) Rodney Bay (10/1 +29%)
Rodney Bay

10/1(+29%)
(11) Rodney Bay 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in October. 10/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Off the mark in October; not at best latest; return to this trip may help; off 188 days.
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5th (13) I Don't Get It (4.5/1 +25%)
I Don't Get It

4.5/1(+25%)
(13) I Don't Get It 4.5/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft, 13/2) 7 days ago, going clear. 9 lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated.
Has won 3 of his last 4 but needs clear career best to defy 9lb higher mark this time.
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6th (3) Ceroc (4.5/1 +18%)
Ceroc

4.5/1(+18%)
(3) Ceroc 4.5/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Wexford (24.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago, having run of race. 7 lb higher now but warrants respect.
Bids for hat-trick after making all on last 2 starts; up another 7lb but can make bold bid.
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7th (6) Hearts Are Trumps (18/1 +0%)
Hearts Are Trumps

18/1(+0%)
(6) Hearts Are Trumps 18/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap (25/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Poor on last hurdle outing.
Losing run since April 2021; out of form last term over timber; stamina to prove too.
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8th (14) Millen To One (33/1 +50%)
Millen To One

33/1(+50%)
(14) Millen To One 33/1, One win from 32 NH runs. 33/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago won by Ceroc, tailed off when pulled up after next. Blinkered for 1st time. Hard to recommend.
1-32 and sole win came in 2020; struggling over hurdles this year; blinkers on.
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9th (9) Feigh (100/1 -25%)
Feigh

100/1(-25%)
(9) Feigh 100/1, 40/1, first run since leaving W. P. Mullins when fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Won on debut for Willie Mullins but didn't kick on and low-key yard debut latest.
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|U| (7) Imperial Ruler (5/1 +23%)
Imperial Ruler

5/1(+23%)
(7) Imperial Ruler 5/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Below form fourth of 10 in minor event hurdle (15/8) at Wexford (16f, good to soft). Off 11 months. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not out of things.
Didn't build on Fairyhouse maiden hurdle win last year; has been off 352 days; up in trip.
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|U| (1) Bravo Team (10/1 +0%)
Bravo Team

10/1(+0%)
(1) Bravo Team 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in June. Fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good, 10/3). Off 10 months. Stable in good form. Can make presence felt.
Career-best winning this last year on h'cap bow; didn't go on but early days; off 318 days.
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10th (12) Lighthouse Rose (100/1 -52%)
Lighthouse Rose

100/1(-52%)
(12) Lighthouse Rose 100/1, 80/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago won by Ceroc. Makes limited appeal.
All 3 wins over 2m6f at Downpatrick and fell on last month's return; trip on sharp side.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A few with chances, including last year's winner Bravo Team, who returns from a 318-day absence and boasts claims despite being 7lb higher. I Don't Get It continues to progress and merits serious consideration too, though preference is for CEROC. The five-year-old made a winning handicap debut at Cork last month before doubling up at Wexford a fortnight later, and a further 7lb rise might not stop him from completing a hat-trick. Fiveonefive is another to consider.

Preference is for OSSIFER HOPS, who is going the right way and looks fairly treated for his first crack in handicap company. I Don't Get It and Fiveonefive head the list of dangers.

This is competitive but CEROC may be hard to catch in his hat-trick bid having only gone up 7lb for his latest front-running success


19:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Sixteen Letters (1.38/1 +66%)
Sixteen Letters

1.38/1(+66%)
(6) Sixteen Letters 1.38/1, Fair chaser who landed a novice hunter at Wincanton in April 2022. Fell halfway in Aintree Foxhunters' back under Rules but a win and second in the pointing field last month show he's suffered no ill effects. Considered.
2
2nd (5) Peacocks Secret (7.5/1 +6%)
Peacocks Secret

7.5/1(+6%)
(5) Peacocks Secret 7.5/1, Won here in April 2022. Not at his best when a well-held third at Fakenham in March but he has won between the flags since.
3
3rd (2) I K Brunel (2.12/1 +67%)
I K Brunel

2.12/1(+67%)
(2) I K Brunel 2.12/1, Made a successful transition to hunters (winning pointer) at Taunton in Febraury. Failed to complete at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals this spring but he has won a point since.
4
4th (4) Zamparelli (12/1 -41%)
Zamparelli

12/1(-41%)
(4) Zamparelli 12/1, Won this off a 3 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Has pulled up in a point and Ludlow in 2 comeback outings this year but this might the main target all along.
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|U| (7) Santon (5/1 +72%)
Santon

5/1(+72%)
(7) Santon 5/1, Made it second time lucky in hunters at Leicester (2½m) in February but found out in a deeper race at Cheltenham last month and he's racing from out of the handicap here.
LTO Selection:

19:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

The prolific point-to-point winner, CARYTO DES BROSSES ran a blinder when second to a progressive rival over an extended 2m at Cheltenham last month. He can be fancied to go one place better back over a more suitable trip. Zamparelli won this race last year and is feared most, while I K Brunel and Peacocks Secret are also likely to be on the premises.

CARYTO DES BROSSES has finished out of the first 2 only once in his 7 starts under Rules and might prove the answer to this handicap. Cat Tiger struggled in 2 outings last season but they were in stronger races than this and he's a potential class act under top weight so he's second choice ahead of Sixteen Letters.


19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Temple Bruer (8.5/1 +58%)
Temple Bruer

8.5/1(+58%)
(3) Temple Bruer 8.5/1, Dual C&D winner. After 7 months off, well below form when last of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 14/1) 41 days ago. Needs to leave latest effort behind, but had made good start for his current yard last year.
2
2nd (1) Ventura Express (3/1 -100%)
Ventura Express

3/1(-100%)
(1) Ventura Express 3/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (7/2) at Pontefract (5f, good) 7 days ago, quickening to lead 1f out and soon clear. The one to beat under a penalty.
3
3rd (2) Rathbone (10/1 -67%)
Rathbone

10/1(-67%)
(2) Rathbone 10/1, C&D winner. Failed to justify strong support when seventh of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 13 days ago. However, he's not one to write off having been dropped a further 2 lb.
4
4th (6) Showtime Mahomes (4.5/1 +0%)
Showtime Mahomes

4.5/1(+0%)
(6) Showtime Mahomes 4.5/1, Failed to build on previous runner-up effort when sixth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 5/1) 27 days ago. Has dropped to his last winning mark, though, so could bounce back returned to a sounder surface.
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5th (7) Milbanke (5/1 +58%)
Milbanke

5/1(+58%)
(7) Milbanke 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Below form both starts this year, though, racing too freely when nineteenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 28/1) 14 days ago.
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6th (5) Oso Rapido (7.5/1 +46%)
Oso Rapido

7.5/1(+46%)
(5) Oso Rapido 7.5/1, Went backwards from reappearance when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy, 22/1) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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7th (8) Maxzeno (4.5/1 -13%)
Maxzeno

4.5/1(-13%)
(8) Maxzeno 4.5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, produced his best effort when second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 11/1) 20 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Could build on his latest run back up in trip.
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8th (4) Mark's Choice (16/1 +0%)
Mark's Choice

16/1(+0%)
(4) Mark's Choice 16/1, In first-time blinkers, best effort of the season when fourth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 7/1) 21 days ago. Task is now to back up his latest effort.
LTO Selection:

19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

VENTURA EXPRESS appeared freshened up by a 62-day break when a ready winner at Pontefract last Friday and the six-year-old should take some stopping under a 5lb penalty. Recent Nottingham runner-up Maxzeno shaped as if this return to 6f could help and he isn't taken lightly with top apprentice Billy Loughnane booked to ride. Showtime Mahomes completes the shortlist back on better ground.

After 9 weeks off, VENTURA EXPRESS produced a career best when scoring emphatically at Pontefract a week ago and a penalty might not prevent him from following up with his yard going well. Maxzeno also ran his best race to date when second at Nottingham last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Showtime Mahomes.

The vote goes to C&D winner RATHBONE who has become favourably treated having dropped 8lb below his last winning mark.


19:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 21f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Costanuci (3.33/1 +58%)
Costanuci

3.33/1(+58%)
(4) Costanuci 3.33/1, 15/2, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Booking of Kelly a plus. Worthy of respect.
Two solid runs in Punchestown handicap hurdles either side of a poor effort here in April.
2
2nd (5) Kilmurry Jj (16/1 +0%)
Kilmurry Jj

16/1(+0%)
(5) Kilmurry Jj 16/1, 22/1, fair fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Merits consideration.
Best run for a while when fifth in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Limerick; down 1lb for that.
3
3rd (16) Royal Recital (8/1 +68%)
Royal Recital

8/1(+68%)
(16) Royal Recital 8/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy, 20/1), pulled up before 2 out. Off 7 months. RESERVE
First reserve; declining form last year and down now to a mark of 90; could be interesting.
4
4th (11) Beechroad Winnie (10/1 +38%)
Beechroad Winnie

10/1(+38%)
(11) Beechroad Winnie 10/1, Respectable eleventh of 21 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (20.7f, good). Off 7 months but she's not taken lightly.
Runner-up in a Tramore maiden last year but below that level twice since; best watched.
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5th (2) Tennessee Titan (3.5/1 +0%)
Tennessee Titan

3.5/1(+0%)
(2) Tennessee Titan 3.5/1, Encouraging sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft, 5/4) 13 days ago, needing stiffer test. Back up in trip and very much one to consider.
Could fare better at this intermediate trip and could put that Wexford run well behind him.
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6th (1) Tick Along (16/1 -256%)
Tick Along

16/1(-256%)
(1) Tick Along 16/1, 25/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
Up 6lb for her Downpatrick win and there could well be more to come from her.
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7th (14) Double Windsor (33/1 -32%)
Double Windsor

33/1(-32%)
(14) Double Windsor 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft) 28 days ago, labouring from early final circuit. Switches from chase to hurdles.
No encouragement from his recent return over fences at Downpatrick; others preferred.
8th
8th (8) Poker Night (33/1 +0%)
Poker Night

33/1(+0%)
(8) Poker Night 33/1, 33/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time with work to do.
Up in trip and down another 2lb but hard to fancy on current evidence.
9th
9th (15) Nomadic Star (14/1 -75%)
Nomadic Star

14/1(-75%)
(15) Nomadic Star 14/1, Good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft, 22/1) 10 days ago. Needs considering.
Off the same mark here and won't be far away if he can repeat last week's Punchestown run.
10th
10th (10) Western Dreaming (25/1 -56%)
Western Dreaming

25/1(-56%)
(10) Western Dreaming 25/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, good to soft, 11/1), ridden too aggressively. Off 7 months but can give a good account if ready to roll.
Not seen since running poorly at Downpatrick in October and likely to need the run.
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11th (7) Rewrite The Script (11/1 +8%)
Rewrite The Script

11/1(+8%)
(7) Rewrite The Script 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, very good sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. In the mix.
Good Punchestown run;tongue-tie tried here and might progress enough to be on the premises.
12th
12th (12) Desertmore Glen (28/1 -100%)
Desertmore Glen

28/1(-100%)
(12) Desertmore Glen 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft). Off 12 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Plenty to find on form.
Well beaten in a Limerick handicap hurdle a year ago and not seen since; cheekpieces tried.
13th
13th (3) Spring Street (4/1 +11%)
Spring Street

4/1(+11%)
(3) Spring Street 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.3f, soft, 40/1) 47 days ago. Can make presence felt with headgear retained.
Ground is a question but likely to be thereabouts for this local stable if he handles it.
14th
14th (9) Getaway Molly (50/1 +38%)
Getaway Molly

50/1(+38%)
(9) Getaway Molly 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.3f, soft) 64 days ago. Up in trip with more required.
No real show on her handicap debut at Naas in March; much more needed here.
|PU|
|PU| (13) Cassidys Girl (80/1 -220%)
Cassidys Girl

80/1(-220%)
(13) Cassidys Girl 80/1, 13/2, twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good to soft). Off 8 months with something to find on form.
Not seen since running poorly in a Clonmel handicap hurdle in September; best watched.
LTO Selection:

19:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TICK ALONG improved on anything she had done previously when winning at Downpatrick last month. While there is no guarantee that the Tom McCourt-trained mare can replicate that performance on a very different track, she is still the most likely winner. Locally trained Spring Street also put up a career best last time, staying on nicely to finish second at this venue in April. He too, needs to show that he can reproduce that effort but if doing so, he has to be a contender. Tennessee Titan ran a big race when third over 3m at Cork last month but failed to back that up when dropped in trip last time. Perhaps this intermediate distance will see him in a better light.

A few with chances but TENNESSEE TITAN should prove well suited by this return to a longer trip so is taken to open his account off a handy-looking mark. Spring Street is feared most on the back of his good recent second here, although recent Downpatrick scorer Tick Along seems sure to have a say too.

The locally-trained SPRING STREET(nap) ran a fine race on softer ground here last time and will take the beating if handling the ground


19:55 Catterick Claimer (Class 6) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Eagle Eyed Freddie (2.75/1 -46%)
Eagle Eyed Freddie

2.75/1(-46%)
(2) Eagle Eyed Freddie 2.75/1, Has won twice around 1m on tapeta this year. Freshened up since a lesser run at Chelmsford (1m) 8 weeks ago. Good chance at weights but shorter trip asks a different question.
Two AW wins this year; has run well over C&D; favoured by the weights; prominent racer.
2
2nd (4) Rum Runner (4/1 +50%)
Rum Runner

4/1(+50%)
(4) Rum Runner 4/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 25/1) 4 days ago, merely closing up late. Has a bit to find on these terms.
Regressive 8yo; drop in grade can help but easy to have reservations.
3
3rd (1) Written Broadcast (2.5/1 -33%)
Written Broadcast

2.5/1(-33%)
(1) Written Broadcast 2.5/1, Third win of a productive first half of 2023 when seeing off 7 rivals in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 10 days ago. Should go well dropped into a claimer.
Three AW wins this year, most recently ten days ago; not favoured by weights but respected.
4
4th (3) How Bizarre (2/1 +43%)
How Bizarre

2/1(+43%)
(3) How Bizarre 2/1, Had a good spell this spring, snapping a losing run at Musselburgh (1m) in May. 4/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Unlikely to be far away.
Made all to win at Musselburgh last month (1m); two fair runs since; should go well.
LTO Selection:

19:55 Catterick Claimer (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

EAGLE EYED FREDDIE is clear of these on ratings and he appears to have a leading chance in this field. Michael Appleby's charge is having his first run over 7f since 2020 and he shaped as if that drop in trip could work the oracle when last at Chelmsford on his latest start. Written Broadcast is likely to be the biggest danger after scoring over 7f at Wolverhampton last time so he commands respect, while How Bizarre looks set for third.

There's not much to separate these, the fact WRITTEN BROADCAST has done this year's winning over 7f tipping things in his favour over Eagle Eyed Freddie and How Bizarre who have gained their recent victories over 1m.

How Bizarre can go well from the front but the thriving WRITTEN BROADCAST might be the answer.


20:00 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Reserve Judgement (5/1 +55%)
Reserve Judgement

5/1(+55%)
(2) Reserve Judgement 5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 100 days ago. Remains low mileage and can make presence felt.
2
2nd (3) Walking The Walk (1/1 +20%)
Walking The Walk

1/1(+20%)
(3) Walking The Walk 1/1, Posted solid efforts over fences recently, latest when second of 11 in handicap at Wexford (25.2f, good to soft, 6/1) 13 days ago. 17 lb lower, returned to hurdling, and holds obvious claims.
3
3rd (6) Camilla's Choice (10/1 +0%)
Camilla's Choice

10/1(+0%)
(6) Camilla's Choice 10/1, 20/1, fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Still looking for first success.
4
4th (4) Kinnegad Lad (7.5/1 -25%)
Kinnegad Lad

7.5/1(-25%)
(4) Kinnegad Lad 7.5/1, Back from 4-month absence when respectable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Entitled to build on that and return to longer trip could suit.
5th
5th (9) Highstreetfashion (12/1 -9%)
Highstreetfashion

12/1(-9%)
(9) Highstreetfashion 12/1, Latest win in chase here in December. Pulled up in handicap chase (14/1) at Clonmel (23f, soft) 92 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 2 out. Switches from chase to hurdles.
6th
6th (12) So Ladylike (25/1 -25%)
So Ladylike

25/1(-25%)
(12) So Ladylike 25/1, Saddle slipped when pulled up in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good, 10/1) 6 days ago, tailed off when pulled up after 5 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkered for 1st time. Below form last start in this sphere.
7th
7th (14) Sulafaat (12/1 -9%)
Sulafaat

12/1(-9%)
(14) Sulafaat 12/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 33/1, fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Each-way claims.
8th
8th (10) One More Lass (66/1 +0%)
One More Lass

66/1(+0%)
(10) One More Lass 66/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Hard to fancy.
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9th (8) Porky Rush (10/1 -100%)
Porky Rush

10/1(-100%)
(8) Porky Rush 10/1, Unseated rider when last seen at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) in July but had posted good second over same C&D previously and warrants respect on return to action.
|U|
|U| (1) Copia Verborum (40/1 +0%)
Copia Verborum

40/1(+0%)
(1) Copia Verborum 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.9f, soft, 40/1) 164 days ago, pulled up after 3 out. Significantly up in trip. Makes limited appeal.
10th
10th (7) Harvey Hillstar (33/1 +0%)
Harvey Hillstar

33/1(+0%)
(7) Harvey Hillstar 33/1, Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (17f, heavy), going in snatches. Off 17 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
LTO Selection:

20:00 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WALKING THE WALK was a good second last time over the larger obstacles at Wexford and he may have been found a decent opportunity to go one better. Gordon Elliott's charge runs off a 17lb lower mark and he looks primed to go one better than last time. Porky Rush is feared most based on the form he showed on the track last year, while Sulafaat should also be noted following her recent fourth at Downpatrick.

WALKING THE WALK arrives in good form and can take full advantage of his significantly lower hurdles mark here. Kinnegad Lad and Porky Rush make up the shortlist.

WALKING THE WALK (nap) arrives on the back of a career best chase effort and he could be hard to beat from his lower hurdle mark


20:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Captain Biggles (2/1 -6%)
Captain Biggles

2/1(-6%)
(3) Captain Biggles 2/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Olly Murphy who has won 3 of last 4 starts in points for current yard. Makes plenty of appeal for respected trainer/jockey combination.
Fair hurdler when trained by Olly Murphy and 3-4 in points for new stable this year.
2
2nd (1) Raleagh Flora (3.5/1 -40%)
Raleagh Flora

3.5/1(-40%)
(1) Raleagh Flora 3.5/1, Fair chaser. First run since leaving Brian Ellison when career best when winning 6-runner hunter chase (9/4) at Fakenham (24.2f, good to soft) 24 days ago, easily. Sets a solid standard.
Wide-margin winner of Fakenham hunter chase last month; must be considered.
3
3rd (5) Fortunes Hill (10/1 +38%)
Fortunes Hill

10/1(+38%)
(5) Fortunes Hill 10/1, £60,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (h105), bumper winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Santia. Winning pointer, runner-up last time (May 7). One to consider.
Unexposed after only three starts but beat only two rivals when winning in April.
4
4th (8) Mountain Assault (16/1 -33%)
Mountain Assault

16/1(-33%)
(8) Mountain Assault 16/1, €15,000 4-y-o, £1,800 6-y-o, Mountain High gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner All For Joy. Dam maiden hurdler. Multiple point winner, third last time (10 lengths behind Captain Biggles, Apr 23).
3-9 in points; about 10l behind Captain Biggles when third on latest outing.
|F|
|F| (10) Urban Grit (14/1 +44%)
Urban Grit

14/1(+44%)
(10) Urban Grit 14/1, Modest hurdler for Olly Murphy. Winning pointer since last seen under Rules, third last time (May 7). Warrants a market check.
Shade disappointing in latest point but started off for yard with two wins; not ruled out.
|PU|
|PU| (7) Minella Jab (6/1 +40%)
Minella Jab

6/1(+40%)
(7) Minella Jab 6/1, Milan gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam (h106) 19f hurdle winner. Won 2 of 4 starts in points, runner-up last time (May 14). Notable jockey booking for hunter debut.
Dual winner for new stable this spring and not discredited when second last time.
|PU|
|PU| (11) Runwiththetide (10/1 -18%)
Runwiththetide

10/1(-18%)
(11) Runwiththetide 10/1, Modest hurdler for Dan Skelton who has enjoyed success between the flags. Pulled up in hunter at Cheltenham last month and others make more appeal.
2-2 in points this year; pulled up at Cheltenham last month but this race is a bit easier.
|PU|
|PU| (2) Between You And Me (12/1 +40%)
Between You And Me

12/1(+40%)
(2) Between You And Me 12/1, €32,000 3-y-o, £11,000 4-y-o, Presenting gelding. Wears tongue strap. Winning pointer, last of 3 finishers last time (Apr 22). No forlorn hope.
Held on well to win four-runner restricted point in April but others look stronger here.
|PU|
|PU| (9) Ultra Viers (14/1 -17%)
Ultra Viers

14/1(-17%)
(9) Ultra Viers 14/1, Winning pointer (runner-up last time) who showed fair form when last seen under Rules 3 months ago, second in a 4-runner hunter at Leicester. Not completely dismissed.
Made the frame in two Leicester hunter chases in February; considered each-way.
|PU|
|PU| (6) Marton Abbey (40/1 +0%)
Marton Abbey

40/1(+0%)
(6) Marton Abbey 40/1, Point winner who hasn't shown enough under Rules to make him of serious interest.
Maiden point winner in February but remote when third in hunter chase here in March.
LTO Selection:

20:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

CAPTAIN BIGGLES arrives here as the highest rated in this contest and has been in sparkling form between the flags of late. The eight-year-old looks the one to beat, with Gina Andrews a shrewd booking. Raleagh Flora won with ease on his return to Rules at Fakenham last month and can't be taken lightly, while two-time point-to-point winner Minella Jab makes his hunter chase debut and is another to note.

CAPTAIN BIGGLES has the best Rules form and, having won 3 of his last 4 outings in points, is fancied to make a successful hunter debut for a stable that does well in this sphere. Raleagh Flora looks a threat having scored readily at Fakenham last month and Fortunes Hill is worthy of interest if strong in the betting.


20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Bulldog Spirit (2.75/1 +45%)
Bulldog Spirit

2.75/1(+45%)
(5) Bulldog Spirit 2.75/1, Got back on the up when second of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 6/1) 11 days ago, finding only a handicap debutant too strong. Can give another good account.
Due to go up 3lb for his close second at Windsor last time; major player.
2
2nd (2) Another Run (7/1 -27%)
Another Run

7/1(-27%)
(2) Another Run 7/1, Had been going the right way before failing to handle conditions when last of 3 in minor event at Leicester (11.8f, heavy, 5/4) 49 days ago. Can bounce back on handicap debut with good-value claimer on board.
Bogged down at Leicester last time, but progressive on AW before that; could bounce back.
3
3rd (1) Flower Of Dubai (12/1 -100%)
Flower Of Dubai

12/1(-100%)
(1) Flower Of Dubai 12/1, Successful at Kempton on debut and ran to a similar level when sixth of 7 in minor event (15/2) at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 29 days ago. Improvement required as she makes a quick switch to handicaps.
1-2 on the AW and has something to prove under top weight on handicap/turf debut.
4
4th (3) Bravura (2/1 -60%)
Bravura

2/1(-60%)
(3) Bravura 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, sixth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) in January, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut and he's the type that his in-form trainer does so well with.
Showed ability on the AW in the winter but bred to come into his own over middle-distances.
5th
5th (7) Two Past Eight (12/1 +70%)
Two Past Eight

12/1(+70%)
(7) Two Past Eight 12/1, On his return from 7 months off (had been gelded), well below form when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good, 14/1) 17 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Has gone backwards since handicapping; longer trip should suit, but something to prove.
6th
6th (6) Sea Master (8.5/1 +66%)
Sea Master

8.5/1(+66%)
(6) Sea Master 8.5/1, After 6 months off (gelded/had wind op), finished well held when eighth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Needs to leave his latest effort well behind.
Longer trip should suit, but needs a resurgence after a poor effort on his Beverley return.
7th
7th (4) Sutue Alshams (5/1 -11%)
Sutue Alshams

5/1(-11%)
(4) Sutue Alshams 5/1, After 7 months off (gelded), sixth of 7 in minor event at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 20/1) 34 days ago. Needs to step forward from his reapperance run now handicapping.
Showed ability in the second of three starts; open to improvement switched to a handicap.
LTO Selection:

20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

The value may lie with BULLDOG SPIRIT, who ran a career best last time out when second at Windsor, and his draw in stall one gives him every chance to dominate this contest from the front. Bravura looks a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver upped in trip, while Flower Of Dubai has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of her stylish debut win at Kempton.

Bred for longer trips, BRAVURA could leave his previous form behind now up in distance on his handicap debut, so he is taken to open his account with his yard in excellent form. He can get the better of fellow handicap debutant Another Run, who can resume his progress on a sounder surface, while Bulldog Spirit also merits consideration.

Four of the last six runnings have gone to a handicap newcomer and can do so again courtesy of BRAVURA, who should relish the trip.


20:20 Tramore NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Chef D'etat (33/1 -18%)
Chef D'etat

33/1(-18%)
(9) Chef D'etat 33/1, Ribchester gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including winner up to 7f Tivoli. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 9.5f.
82,000gns yearling but failed to make the track for Richard Hannon and sold for 2,500gns..
2
2nd (2) Barton Snow (7/1 -17%)
Barton Snow

7/1(-17%)
(2) Barton Snow 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good to soft). Off 22 months.
Beaten in two bumpers in 2021; seems to have perked up in his recent points..
3
3rd (4) Royal Moon (1.75/1 +0%)
Royal Moon

1.75/1(+0%)
(4) Royal Moon 1.75/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 15 in bumper (10/3) at Thurles (15.6f, good to soft) on bumper debut 113 days ago, needing stiffer test. Tongue strap on 1st time.
His form sets the standard and he now goes in a tongue-tie..
4
4th (6) Walmix (16/1 +0%)
Walmix

16/1(+0%)
(6) Walmix 16/1, Gemix gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful French chaser (17f-3m winner) Delavant de Laulne. Wears hood.
Newcomer and perhaps ominous to see a hood fitted from the outset..
5th
5th (11) Lily's Choice (1.25/1 +29%)
Lily's Choice

1.25/1(+29%)
(11) Lily's Choice 1.25/1, Well Chosen mare. Dam little impact over hurdles. Placed both starts in points in late-2022, runner-up latest. Makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut for top yard.
Modest point form but joining Willie Mullins naturally heightens interest appreciably..
6th
6th (8) Younowhatimean (18/1 +36%)
Younowhatimean

18/1(+36%)
(8) Younowhatimean 18/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 8 in bumper at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft) on NH debut 49 days ago.
Weakened out of it at Ballinrobe (soft; 9-1) but ran well to a point..
7th
7th (1) Ballysheedy (14/1 +44%)
Ballysheedy

14/1(+44%)
(1) Ballysheedy 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle at Cork (24.8f, good to soft, 125/1) 27 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
No worthwhile form in two Cork maiden hurdles and a tongue-tie now joins the hood..
8th
8th (5) The Border Boy (33/1 -18%)
The Border Boy

33/1(-18%)
(5) The Border Boy 33/1, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to point winner Kenmare Bay. Dam, ran once over hurdles/Flat maiden, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 2½m) Ellenjay. Wears hood.
Stable had one bumper winner in recent times but watching brief makes sense..
9th
9th (10) Lough Muskry (66/1 -100%)
Lough Muskry

66/1(-100%)
(10) Lough Muskry 66/1, Valirann gelding. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner in Italy Lone Cypress. Dam, maiden on Flat, closely related to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Noble Prince.
Positive pedigree; market may guide with his trainer running two newcomers..
10th
10th (3) Elusive P (28/1 +15%)
Elusive P

28/1(+15%)
(3) Elusive P 28/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam, ran once over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) Un Hinged.
Bred to make a jumper but more than likely best watched first time out..
LTO Selection:

20:20 Tramore NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LILY'S CHOICE can make a winning debut for Willie Mullins in this finale. Placed in both of her point-to-point runs, the five-year-old has a prominent racing style that should prove ideal for this tight track. The champion trainer traditionally does well with his bumper runners at this venue so is sure to have relied on one thought capable of getting the job done. Barton Snow has proven highly consistent in her career between the flags, so the William Murphy-trained six-year-old must be considered. Moira McElligott is one of the most experienced riders in this race and that could be the difference should it develop into a tactical affair. Royal Moon is another with leading claims having showed up well on three runs under Rules.

LILY'S CHOICE showed plenty of ability in points and is worth chancing on Rules debut for a top stable. Royal Moon is the clear pick of those with experience in this sphere and should pose a big threat, while Western Flyer is likely to compete for a place.

The most likely winner is ROYAL MOON, who ran to a fair level in two maiden hurdles and didn't run at all badly back in a bumper.


20:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Johnny James (8/1 +68%)
Johnny James

8/1(+68%)
(2) Johnny James 8/1, Equiano colt. Brother to 7f-8.6f winner Bond Boy. Dam winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 5f winner). Betting should help guide to expectations.
Brother to a fair winner but he has a useful standard to aim at and drawn wide for debut.
2
2nd (4) Northcliff (1/1 +47%)
Northcliff

1/1(+47%)
(4) Northcliff 1/1, Still a maiden after 10 starts but he has some fairly useful form. Hampered and stumbled start so it's easy to ignore his latest down-the-field finish in a 5f York handicap. Sure to be bang there back up at 6f.
Sets the standard on his peak 2yo effort; had an excuse last time; leading contender.
3
3rd (8) Elusive Angel (1.25/1 -14%)
Elusive Angel

1.25/1(-14%)
(8) Elusive Angel 1.25/1, Promising sort. 2/1, second of 7 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 30 days ago. Open to progress and leading claims.
Only second when well backed on AW debut last month but shaped well; leading claims.
4
4th (3) Little Man (20/1 +39%)
Little Man

20/1(+39%)
(3) Little Man 20/1, 50/1, no short-term promise when sixth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (6f) on debut 22 days ago.
Bred to want further than 6f and shaped that way on his Southwell debut three weeks ago.
5th
5th (1) Jailhouse Rock (50/1 +0%)
Jailhouse Rock

50/1(+0%)
(1) Jailhouse Rock 50/1, 200/1, well-held sixth of 10 in novice at this course (7f, good, 200/1) on debut 18 days ago.
Hinted at ability when 200-1 for a 7f novice here last month; one for the longer term.
6th
6th (10) Wowshesomthingelse (100/1 -52%)
Wowshesomthingelse

100/1(-52%)
(10) Wowshesomthingelse 100/1, 66/1, last of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good) on debut 11 days ago.
Well-beaten 66-1 shot on recent Carlisle debut (7f); not easy to recommend.
7th
7th (7) Canaria Queen (40/1 -21%)
Canaria Queen

40/1(-21%)
(7) Canaria Queen 40/1, Pastoral Pursuits filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Canaria Prince. Dam 5f-6f winner. Best watched on debut unless the betting suggests otherwise.
From a family the trainer knows well but likely one for the longer term.
8th
8th (9) Ladylingmoor (80/1 -60%)
Ladylingmoor

80/1(-60%)
(9) Ladylingmoor 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 33/1, ninth of 10 in novice at this course (7f, good) 18 days ago.
Poor form in two 7f events last month; handicaps will provide easier pickings in time.
9th
9th (5) Pete The Brief (33/1 +0%)
Pete The Brief

33/1(+0%)
(5) Pete The Brief 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. Modest fourth of 10 in novice at this course (7f, good, 100/1) 18 days ago, never nearer.
Ran with some promise over 7f here last month; handicaps beckon after this.
LTO Selection:

20:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

There was plenty of promise to be taken from ELUSIVE ANGEL's debut second at Kempton last month and a similar level of performance on this turf debut could suffice. Northcliff didn't enjoy the best of passages in a handicap at York recently and he isn't taken lightly now returned to maiden company. Talha was unable to justify favouritism last time at Ripon, but it's too soon to be writing off Richard Fahey's inmate.

The return to 6f should suit NORTHCLIFF and perhaps this can be the day he finally gets his head in front. There was a lot to like about Elusive Angel's Kempton debut and she's second choice ahead of Talha in a race where it's hard to make a case for many.

Northcliff is well up to winning a similar event but ELUSIVE ANGEL can build on the considerable promise of her debut second.


20:30 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (12) Roedora (2.5/1 -11%)
Roedora

2.5/1(-11%)
(12) Roedora 2.5/1, Getaway filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler San Salvador. Dam fair bumper winner. Bred to do well in this sphere and worth chancing to make a winning debut.
Half-sister to San Salvador; interesting newcomer for yard that do well in bumpers.
2
2nd (13) Vico Rock (3.33/1 +26%)
Vico Rock

3.33/1(+26%)
(13) Vico Rock 3.33/1, €9,000 3-y-o, resold €16,000 3-y-o, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to very smart 1m-10.4f winner Mahsoob. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed easy 1½m. Wears tongue strap.
Golden Horn filly; 16,000Euros 3yo; half-sister to 1m-1m2f winner Mahsoob; check market.
3
3rd (11) Pinky (4.5/1 -50%)
Pinky

4.5/1(-50%)
(11) Pinky 4.5/1, Policy Maker filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6.3f winner Swerve. One to take seriously on debut, particularly if strong in the betting. Wears hood.
Policy Maker filly; hood on for debut not a good sign but yard do well in bumpers.
4
4th (14) Wild Mandate (25/1 +24%)
Wild Mandate

25/1(+24%)
(14) Wild Mandate 25/1, Strong Mandate filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 7f winner in USA New Year Surprise. Dam unraced.
Strong Mandate filly with more of a Flat pedigree and others preferred.
5th
5th (7) Mooneys Princess (12/1 -20%)
Mooneys Princess

12/1(-20%)
(7) Mooneys Princess 12/1, Doyen filly. Closely related to smart hurdler/useful chaser Call Me Lyreen and bumper winner Lucky Lyreen, and half-sister to a point winner.
Doyen filly; closely related to two winners under Rules; yard 0-10 in bumpers last 5 years.
6th
6th (2) Classy Shuil (10/1 +60%)
Classy Shuil

10/1(+60%)
(2) Classy Shuil 10/1, €19,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including ungenuine/fairly useful hurdler Eyeofthescorpion, stays 25f, and fair hurdler Phillapa Sue.
Sholokhov filly; 19,000Eur 3yo; half-sister to 3 hurdle winners; best watched on debut.
7th
7th (4) Heading South (25/1 +24%)
Heading South

25/1(+24%)
(4) Heading South 25/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Half-sister to Love The Win. Dam, 11.5f/1½m winner on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Landin.
Half-sister to a jumps winner in Czech Republic; yard 0-8 in bumpers last 5 years.
8th
8th (1) Ceis Charraigin (16/1 -14%)
Ceis Charraigin

16/1(-14%)
(1) Ceis Charraigin 16/1, Mahler filly. Sister to fair 19f hurdle winner Bocelli's Voice. Made frame on first of 2 starts in points, unplaced last time (Apr 8). Worth monitoring in the betting.
Hasn't shown enough in two points to be of interest on Rules bow.
9th
9th (5) Hurricane Honey (20/1 -67%)
Hurricane Honey

20/1(-67%)
(5) Hurricane Honey 20/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Makes bumpers debut.
Beaten 21l when 50s on debut but decent pedigree and may do better this time.
10th
10th (9) One For Mick (20/1 +60%)
One For Mick

20/1(+60%)
(9) One For Mick 20/1, Battle of Marengo filly. Dam modest 2m hurdle winner.
Battle Of Marengo filly; not an obvious type but yard 2-6 in bumpers last 5 years.
11th
11th (10) Peppers Corner (50/1 -52%)
Peppers Corner

50/1(-52%)
(10) Peppers Corner 50/1, Diamond Boy filly. Dam unseated rider sole start in points. Doesn't make much appeal.
Dam unseated rider in point only start; yard without bumper win in last 5 years.
12th
12th (8) Olympic Park (28/1 -12%)
Olympic Park

28/1(-12%)
(8) Olympic Park 28/1, Balios filly. A winner and half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 11f-12.5f winner Allegria. Fell sole start in points (Apr 5).
Still involved when coming down in point; not strong form and plenty to prove on Rules bow.
13th
13th (6) Miss Direct (11/1 -57%)
Miss Direct

11/1(-57%)
(6) Miss Direct 11/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, fifth of 18 in bumper at Cork (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Could improve.
Faded late but only beaten 12l when 5th on debut; not ruled out if building on that.
14th
14th (3) Farmhand Lily (66/1 +47%)
Farmhand Lily

66/1(+47%)
(3) Farmhand Lily 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 18 in bumper (150/1) at Cork (16f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Doesn't make much appeal.
Well held in trio of bumpers so far; may want a step up in trip.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Joseph O'Brien sends out an appealing newcomer in the shape of ROEDORA, whose half-brother San Salvador was a dual winner over hurdles for the yard. This looks a good starting place for the four-year-old and she readily heads the shortlist in a race where several of her rivals may find stamina for the trip is a telling factor. Miss Direct and Hurricane Honey appeal most of those with previous experience, with Mooneys Princess another debutant to bear in mind.

ROEDORA's dam and half-sister both won bumpers and she's with a top handler, so she's preferred to Miss Direct, who showed something to work on when fifth at Cork first time out. Pinky is another notable debutant.

It may be worth taking a chance on ROEDORA who looks like the most interesting of the newcomers for a yard that do well in bumpers


20:40 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Penniless (11/1 +0%)
Penniless

11/1(+0%)
(5) Penniless 11/1, Dual winning pointer who offered something to work on when sixth at Aintree recently. Likely to come on for that and can't be ruled out.
2-7 in points; kept on for never-dangerous sixth in recent Aintree bumper.
2
2nd (2) Old Gold (0.91/1 +17%)
Old Gold

0.91/1(+17%)
(2) Old Gold 0.91/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h118), 19f-2¾m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful 2½m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner Pressies Girl. Wears tongue strap. Easy winner sole start in point bumpers (May 13). Likely to take all the beating.
Easily won soft-ground point bumper on recent debut; likely contender.
3
3rd (6) Musique De Fee (12/1 -243%)
Musique De Fee

12/1(-243%)
(6) Musique De Fee 12/1, £40,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Dam unraced half-sister to dual Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Master Minded and useful French hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Lucky To Be. Runner-up sole start in point bumpers (Apr 1) and from an excellent family, so merits plenty of respect.
Shaped with significant promise when second of nine in soft-ground point bumper in April.
4
4th (1) Achtung Baby (4.5/1 +78%)
Achtung Baby

4.5/1(+78%)
(1) Achtung Baby 4.5/1, £26,000 3-y-o, Joshua Tree gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¼m) Dynamic Drive. Placed in point bumper on debut, pulled up in point next time (Apr 10).
Placed in a point bumper in March but ran poorly in subsequent jumping point.
5th
5th (4) Fountainspinklady (8.5/1 +29%)
Fountainspinklady

8.5/1(+29%)
(4) Fountainspinklady 8.5/1, Passing Glance mare. Sister to useful hurdler/smart chase winner Fountains Windfall and dual bumper winner/fair hurdler Fountains Blossom, stayed 3m. Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Mar 18).
Improved to win six-runner point bumper at Milborne St Andrew in March; a possible.
6th
6th (7) Theweddingcanwait (66/1 -65%)
Theweddingcanwait

66/1(-65%)
(7) Theweddingcanwait 66/1, Califet filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/useful staying chaser Adrenalin Flight. Last of 3 finishers sole start in points (Apr 29). Others make more appeal.
Tailed off when last of three finishers in maiden point at Bonvilston in April.
7th
7th (3) Supreme Johnson (5.5/1 -10%)
Supreme Johnson

5.5/1(-10%)
(3) Supreme Johnson 5.5/1, Winning pointer who stepped up on Rules debut when fourth at Aintree a fortnight ago. Likely to be on the premises again.
Dual point winner; very respectable fourth in Aintree bumper last month; a player.
LTO Selection:

20:40 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

OLD GOLD won a point-to-point bumper on his first appearance in that sphere last month and Will Biddick's charge makes most appeal. Musique De Fee should have learned plenty from her second-placed finish at Bitterley in April and warrants consideration now under Rules, while Supreme Johnson wasn't disgraced when fourth in a similar event at Aintree in May and completes the shortlist.

OLD GOLD is with a shrewd handler and ran out a ready winner on his only outing in a point bumper, so he's worth siding with as he bids to defend his unbeaten record on Rules debut. Musique de Fee looks the main danger and Supreme Johnson is unlikely to be too far away.


20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Lexington Knight (4.5/1 -50%)
Lexington Knight

4.5/1(-50%)
(1) Lexington Knight 4.5/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 7/1) 11 days ago. Merits the utmost respect off the same mark here.
1-19 on turf, but only just beaten at Windsor last time and 1lb well in; major player.
2
2nd (6) Bookmark (3/1 +0%)
Bookmark

3/1(+0%)
(6) Bookmark 3/1, Good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/1) 31 days ago, conceding first run. 2-3 over this C&D and leading claims with star apprentice Billy Loughnane again in the saddle.
Dual C&D winner last year and now 3lb lower than for the most recent; interesting.
3
3rd (3) Red Royalist (50/1 +0%)
Red Royalist

50/1(+0%)
(3) Red Royalist 50/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good, 11/1) on latest start 10 months ago. Failed to threaten on latest start in this sphere and bit to prove starting out for new yard here. Tongue strap on 1st time.
No win since the middle of 2019; stable debut after ten months off; tongue-tie on.
4
4th (5) Sword Beach (6/1 +40%)
Sword Beach

6/1(+40%)
(5) Sword Beach 6/1, Bit below form seventh of 18 in handicap (20/1) at Newbury (12f, good) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Given a chance by the handicapper and certainly not one to write off.
Has become very well handicapped; return to a sound surface could spark him back to life.
5th
5th (7) Mythical (6.5/1 +24%)
Mythical

6.5/1(+24%)
(7) Mythical 6.5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Couldn't be sure that the return to this trip is what he craves.
Formerly smart; better effort last time and has a chance if building on it.
6th
6th (2) Alnilam (6/1 +57%)
Alnilam

6/1(+57%)
(2) Alnilam 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in maiden (15/2) at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard/handicap bow.
Makes his stable/handicap/turf debut after eight months off; watch market.
7th
7th (8) Liberated Lad (12/1 -33%)
Liberated Lad

12/1(-33%)
(8) Liberated Lad 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 10 in handicap there (14.1f, 9/4) 80 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ian Williams. Others make more appeal.
Makes stable debut after 80 days off & returns to turf for first time since last summer.
8th
8th (4) Saywhatyouwant (8.5/1 -31%)
Saywhatyouwant

8.5/1(-31%)
(4) Saywhatyouwant 8.5/1, 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good). Off 6 months and tongue strap refitted on this debut for new yard. Went close latest Flat start and while that was back in October 2021, he's not discounted.
Dual winning hurdler last year, but she may need this stable debut after seven months off.
9th
9th (9) Golden Vintage (7.5/1 -25%)
Golden Vintage

7.5/1(-25%)
(9) Golden Vintage 7.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 87 days ago, finishing well. Remains to be seen if she can reproduce that level of form back on turf but she'll be a threat if able to do so.
Some good efforts on the AW this year but needs to do it on turf and been off three months.
LTO Selection:

20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A winner over C&D twice last season, BOOKMARK should be primed for another course success after an eye-catching third at Wolverhampton last time out when denied by a narrow margin. Lexington Knight has been knocking on the door of late and deserves a change in luck, while Liberated Lad is of interest on his first start for new connections. Golden Vintage and Mythical are capable on their day too.

Arguably unlucky not to get her head in front at Wolverhampton last time, BOOKMARK looks the way to go. She is 2-3 over this C&D and shades preference ahead of Lexington Knight, who put up a bold show returned to turf at Windsor recently and looks set for another leading role off the same mark. Saywhatyouwant is interesting back in this sphere and Golden Vintage could have a say in the finish if her recent all-weather form can be transferred to turf.

The return here makes BOOKMARK (nap) an attractive proposition having dropped 3lb lower than for the latest of two C&D wins last year.


21:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Prospect (2.5/1 -25%)
Prospect

2.5/1(-25%)
(3) Prospect 2.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but got back on track returned to firmer ground when second of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Thirsk (5f, good) 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there again.
Back to form when close 2nd in a better race at Thirsk two weeks ago (5f); leading claims.
2
2nd (6) Stalingrad (5.5/1 +21%)
Stalingrad

5.5/1(+21%)
(6) Stalingrad 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 15/2, sixth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Back down in trip.
Exposed maiden who hasn't always looked straightforward; vulnerable once more.
3
3rd (2) Soul Seeker (12/1 -20%)
Soul Seeker

12/1(-20%)
(2) Soul Seeker 12/1, 13/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Operating below his best at present.
On a handy mark but not got going this year, including at Hamilton on Wednesday.
4
4th (7) Foreseeable Future (3.33/1 +5%)
Foreseeable Future

3.33/1(+5%)
(7) Foreseeable Future 3.33/1, Successful at Ayr and Ripon in May but wasn't up to completing the hat-trick at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 3 days ago.
Failed in hat-trick bid at Redcar on Tuesday but still looked in form; should go well.
5th
5th (1) King Of Tonga (4.5/1 +31%)
King Of Tonga

4.5/1(+31%)
(1) King Of Tonga 4.5/1, 7/1, last of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good) 17 days ago. Given a real chance by the assessor.
Had a fine year in 2022; yet to find top gear this season but he's down in the weights now.
6th
6th (5) Impeller (11/1 +39%)
Impeller

11/1(+39%)
(5) Impeller 11/1, 22/1, shaped as if needing the run when ninth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) on reappearance 41 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Should come on for that.
Low-key return 6 weeks ago but conditions to suit and he's on a good mark on 2022 best.
7th
7th (4) Starsong (7/1 +0%)
Starsong

7/1(+0%)
(4) Starsong 7/1, Confirmed her return to form back on turf when fourth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Bath (5.7f, firm) last week. Should remain competitive.
Three AW wins since October; ran okay twice last month but more needed back against males.
LTO Selection:

21:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

PROSPECT returned to form when posting a second-placed finish at Thirsk recently and he looks the one to beat running off the same mark in this contest. Foreseeable Future failed to capitalise off a generous-looking rating at Redcar on Tuesday, but he can't be ruled out here before his revised mark kicks in. Stalingrad has tumbled in the weights and shouldn't be underestimated now dropped back to 6f.

PROSPECT is the percentage call having got back on track with a good second in a stronger race than this at Thirsk 13 days ago. King of Tonga was somewhat disappointing at Beverley on his most recent outing but has been given a real chance by the assessor and can't be overlooked.

Foreseeable Future is greatly respected but PROSPECT ran well in a better race last time and can get off the mark for the season.


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