1 Friday 28th July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 28th July 2023

There were 54 Races on Friday 28th July 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Cork, 6 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at York, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Chepstow, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 28th July 2023

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

13:35 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) ( ) Rock D'ete	0 ()	(4) Rock D'ete , £2,000 6-y-o, Kap Rock gelding. Dam 15f hurdle winner in France. Off mark in points at third attempt (May 7). Market should offer up some clues on Rules debut. Hooded. Engaged 4.00 Worcester Thursday. Maiden point winner in May; lost touch on hurdle debut at Worcester yesterday.
1	1 1st (1) (0.15/1 +63%) Liverpool Knight	0.15 0.15/1(+63%)	(1) Liverpool Knight 0.15/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) and built on the promise of his hurdling debut at the second time of asking when landing 7-runner C&D novice (heavy) 17 days ago, just shaken up to assert. Return to less testing ground won't inconvenience him and he looks up to defying a penalty. Drew clear to win readily by 8l over C&D this month; the one to beat.
2	5 2nd (5) (7.5/1 +63%) Seefin	7.5 7.5/1(+63%)	(5) Seefin 7.5/1, Failed to complete in points but stepped up on her hurdling/Rules debut when fifth in 11-runner novice at Worcester (20f) 18 days ago, finishing with running left. Drop in trip not sure to suit, though. Has shown only minor promise on first two hurdling starts but might collect a minor prize.
3	3 3rd (3) (18/1 -80%) Just A Mystery	18 18/1(-80%)	(3) Just A Mystery 18/1, Offered more than on his hurdling debut for John J. Costello when fifth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 12 days ago. May do better again. Struggled in Ireland but recent stable debut was quite encouraging.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 +21%) Hedera Park	22 22/1(+21%)	(8) Hedera Park 22/1, Fair in bumpers and offered something to work on under a much more patient ride on her recent Stratford hurdling debut (16.3f). May do better. Behind Just A Mystery when seventh on recent hurdle debut; needs a good step forward.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +39%) Ar El Bee	20 20/1(+39%)	(6) Ar El Bee 20/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat (stays 1m) for David Menuisier who seemed held back by lack of fitness and experience when comfortably held on last month's Southwell hurdling debut. Entitled to do better. Become disappointing on the Flat last year and last month's hurdle debut was unconvincing.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (50/1 -79%) Burrows Light	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) Burrows Light 50/1, Showed a bit more than first time up when third of 4 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 35 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Didn't show a great deal in his two bumpers; improvement needed on hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

LIVERPOOL KNIGHT appeared revitalised by a 150-day break when gaining a first success in this sphere over C&D earlier in the month, and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent Olly Murphy's gelding from going in again. Just A Mystery posted a fair fifth on stable debut at Stratford recently and a similar level of performance should see the five-year-old involved here, along with Hedera Park.

LIVERPOOL KNIGHT opened his hurdles account in ready fashion over C&D 17 days ago and, with a return to less testing ground unlikely to inconvenience him, he's selected to defy a penalty. Star Legend has quite a bit of ground to make up with the selection but should get closer this time and rates the main threat.

Olly Murphy's LIVERPOOL KNIGHT delivered on last season's hurdling promise when winning pretty comfortably over C&D this month.

13:35 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.73/1 +27%) Panarea	0.73 0.73/1(+27%)	(5) Panarea 0.73/1, Foaled April 30. Lope De Vega filly. Closely related to top-class winner up to 7f Pinatubo, third in 2000 Guineas, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m winner Sundoro. Dam French 1¼m-11f winner. Highly respected. Seventh foal; closely related to the stable's high-class 6f-7f winner Pinatubo.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.5/1 +55%) Rawaasi	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(6) Rawaasi 2.5/1, Blue Point filly. Dam winner up to 11.4f (2-y-o 8.3f winner) out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Soraaya. 10/3, third of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement. Kempton third a nice platform on which to build and she's considered.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 +13%) Lokana	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Lokana 14/1, 65,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Jumby and useful 6f-1m winner Conflict. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 25/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Likely to improve. Ran nicely for a 25-1 chance when sixth at Haydock and that form has been franked.
4	3 4th (3) (8.5/1 +39%) Gutsy Girl	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(3) Gutsy Girl 8.5/1, Foaled February 11. Blue Point filly. Dam unraced out of US Grade 3 9f winner Valiant Girl. Related to winners but stable still seeking its first 2yo winner of the season.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 -33%) Apeeling	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Apeeling 12/1, Foaled February 13. 120,000 gns foal, Showcasing filly. Sister to 5f winner Orange Blossom and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Good Vibes. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. 120,000gns foal; seventh foal; sister to 5f AW winner Orange Blossom (RPR 89).

LTO Selection:

A close relation of the top-class two-year-old Pinatubo, PANAREA could be set to strike for a stable that can get one ready first time out. The daughter of Lope De Vega is narrowly preferred to Rawaasi, who shaped with plenty of promise when third on her debut at Kempton recently. Fellow debutant Apeeling and Pink Satin can also have a say in proceedings.

PANAREA makes plenty of appeal on paper being a close relative to connections' top-class 2-y-o Pinatubo and can make a winning start. Penalised-winner Pink Satin sets the standard under a penalty so is an obvious threat, while Rawaasi showed promise when third at Kempton.

This could be a decent novice and the eyes are naturally drawn to Pinatubo's close relative PANAREA. Pink Satin is second choice.

13:50 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 -17%) Foreseeable Future	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(1) Foreseeable Future 3.5/1, Latest win at Ripon in May. 5/1, good nose second of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 9 days ago, edged out only at the line. Shortlist material from unchanged mark. Back on track when 2nd at Yarmouth latest; bold showing on cards off an unchanged mark.
2	7 2nd (7) (2.25/1 +36%) Latin Five	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(7) Latin Five 2.25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but arrives here in top form, travelling well and splitting a better-placed pair when second of 13 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 10/3) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly. Dual 5f winner in 2022 who is knocking on the door, second at Beverley latest; big player.
3	3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 -88%) Mehmo	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(3) Mehmo 7.5/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 15/8, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Scored a shade cosily on that occasion and has rider's claim offsetting penalty, so makes plenty of appeal again. Won at Beverley latest in good style; very much in the picture under a 5lb penalty.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 +68%) Somewhere Secret	9 9/1(+68%)	(8) Somewhere Secret 9/1, Won at Nottingham in 2022 but has lost way since and is very hard to fancy despite slipping mark. Arrives out of sorts, only seventh at Hamilton eight days ago; others appeal more.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -88%) Insolente	16 16/1(-88%)	(6) Insolente 16/1, Winner at Beverley in May and has held form well since, again running creditably when 2 lengths fourth of 12 to Mehmo in handicap (5/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Can give another good account. Won at Beverley in May and has continued in good form; can go well again.
6th	9 6th (9) (8/1 +20%) Hot Scoop	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Hot Scoop 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022, though stepped back in right direction when 2¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Mehmo in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 17/2) 10 days ago, first home in group. Place claims if able to build on that. Not disgraced when fifth at Beverley ten days ago; one for the shortlist off same mark.
7th	4 7th (4) (8.5/1 +6%) Stallone	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(4) Stallone 8.5/1, Won at Newcastle in May before following up at Southwell in June. Excuses when seventh of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, bumped at the start and left poorly placed away from main action. Winless on turf since 2019. Best forgiven his latest Hamilton 7th after being bumped at start; he needs considering.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -150%) Manila Style	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Manila Style 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Only modest form shown but not discounted now handicapping with cheekpieces added.
9th	2 9th (2) (9/1 +0%) Rajmeister	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Rajmeister 9/1, Won apprentices event at Nottingham in April before also scoring at Redcar in May. Below form sixth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Best forgiven latest Hamilton 6th when racing with a shoe missing; can bounce back.

LTO Selection:

Mehmo justified favouritism at Beverley and is now asked to carry a 5lb penalty, which is negated by Joe Bradnam's claim, so he is likely to be bang there again. However, the one to side with could be FORESEEABLE FUTURE, who was just denied over 6f at Yarmouth and reappears before his revised rating kicks in, so is fancied to take full advantage. Manila Style warrants a market check on his handicap bow.

A decent race of its type, with several arriving in peak form. LATIN FIVE looks primed to strike for the first time in over a year after several promising recent efforts, travelling best when beaten by a better-placed rival at Beverley last time. Mehmo is effectively able to race from the same mark as when scoring on the same card as Latin Five last week and merits plenty of respect again, whilst Foreseeable Future was narrowly denied at Yarmouth on his previous outing and can't be ruled out.

14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (2.75/1 +54%) George Mallory	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(10) George Mallory 2.75/1, Yet to strike over hurdles following 15 attempts but he has hit the crossbar on a trio of occasions, latterly at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Merit is established but he can make his presence felt. 0-15 over hurdles but has made the frame on all three starts this season; in the mix.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 -150%) A Shining Moon	10 10/1(-150%)	(7) A Shining Moon 10/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced Flat mark to get off the mark in first-time headgear at Pontefract in May. Collared close home back hurdling at Hexham a month ago and he's now of extreme interest. Won on the Flat in May and was close third on last month's handicap hurdle debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (7.5/1 -50%) Good Impression	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(6) Good Impression 7.5/1, Back on track when landing 11-runner handicap at Newton Abbot in June. Safely held both starts on the level but better expected returned to timber. Recent Flat form is underwhelming but won off 3lb lower over hurdles last month.
4	9 4th (9) (5.5/1 +21%) Colonel Lesley	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(9) Colonel Lesley 5.5/1, Back from a break and cashed in on a career-low mark in gritty fashion at Stratford in August. Followed up 12 days later at Newton Abbot but off since and has moved yards. Won twice last August but today's stable debut comes after a ten-month absence.
5th	11 5th (11) (40/1 -82%) African Sun	40 40/1(-82%)	(11) African Sun 40/1, Won over C&D last summer but has rarely threatened since and makes limited appeal given errant jumping. Surprise C&D winner last summer but subsequent record not persuasive.
6th	4 6th (4) (3/1 +57%) Lightening Company	3 3/1(+57%)	(4) Lightening Company 3/1, Pretty useful Flat winner but nowhere near that level over hurdles so far, including when switched to handicap company at Hexham last month. Too soon to write off in this sphere but hard to be confident about. Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut but Flat form offers hope he can do much better.
7th	2 7th (2) (7.5/1 -15%) Theonlywayiswessex	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(2) Theonlywayiswessex 7.5/1, Fair form on Flat for this yard winning brace of AW handicaps in early 2023. Little to get excited about over hurdles but he's not yet exposed and has had a breathing op. Dual AW winner this year and still unexposed over hurdles; could have a say.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/1 +10%) Silver Atom	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Silver Atom 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran his best race to date when fifth of 17 on handicap debut at Doncaster (16.6f) in January. Couple of heavy defeats soon after but he's been given a break/wind operation. Ran well on handicap debut in January but two lesser efforts followed; back from break.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (22/1 -38%) Demi Sang	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Demi Sang 22/1, Scored twice for this yard during 2021/22 campaign but not at the same level in 2 starts for Micky Hammond last summer. Back with Sara Ender and almost certainly needed the run on last month's return to action. This will reveal more with a tongue strap back on. Made low-key return from one-year absence last month; others have less to prove.

LTO Selection:

COLONEL LESLEY displayed a willing attitude when recording a quick-fire double at Stratford and Newton Abbot last season. The seven-year-old has since joined the Brian Barr yard and a hat-trick looks likely off only 3lb higher. Good Impression and George Mallory are other interesting contenders, with the former feared most on the basis that he's a two-time C&D winner and was in good form when last competing in this sphere.

Having won on the level in May, A SHINING MOON looked to have the race won back hurdling at Hexham, only to be collared late. That performance suggests he's up to landing a race such as this, with Theonlywayiswessex and Colonel Lesley, on return for a new yard, feared most.

Ben Haslam's LIGHTENING COMPANY was well beaten on his handicap hurdle debut but remains of strong interest if judged on Flat form.

14:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 +44%) Blazeon Five	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Blazeon Five 9/1, First 3 wins on the AW but she's very effective on turf, gaining latest win over this C&D in May. Goodwood race a fortnight later may have come too soon and she's likely to get back on track after a short break. C&D win in May on only visit here; basically on a solid sequence since last September.
2	4 2nd (4) (20/1 -43%) Temporize	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Temporize 20/1, Hit the ground running last summer but form has levelled off in handicaps since, posting a fair effort on stable debut when mid-field at Newbury last week. Back up in trip. Stays 2m; bit to prove on softer than good; should figure prominently if ground is okay.
3	9 3rd (9) (3.33/1 +45%) Pledgeofallegiance	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(9) Pledgeofallegiance 3.33/1, Different proposition since stepped up to 1¾m and fitted with cheekpieces, winning handicaps at Redcar and Doncaster in recent months. Bombed out turned out a week later at Haydock but no surprise were he to regain the progressive thread in a change of headgear. Flopped when bidding to complete a 1m6f hat-trick and now has a change of headgear.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 -79%) Appier	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Appier 25/1, Enhanced his excellent strike rate at Lingfield in June. Effort rather flattened out over 2m at Newcastle last month (slowly away) so stamina for this test not yet confirmed. None of his seven wins have been beyond 1m4f; did not entirely persuade at 2m latest run.
5th	5 5th (5) (1.5/1 +25%) King Eagle	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(5) King Eagle 1.5/1, Creditable effort at Newcastle on final run for Michael Bell last October and, having been gelded/had another breathing operation, he's cranked it up notch for Nicky Henderson, winning both starts. Lots more to come, particularly over this sort of trip. 2-2 for new yard; 2m looks well worth a go; lightly raced 4yo who retains potential.
6th	7 6th (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Malakahna	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Malakahna 4.5/1, Won over C&D and at Newmarket on final 2 starts in 2022. Following a fruitless stint over hurdles, she has resumed in this sphere with a trio of placed efforts this summer. C&D win last autumn; seconds this month at Chester and York confirm she's a big player.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 +0%) Tamilla	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Tamilla 7/1, Dual winner last term and signed off her 3-y-o campaign with a respectable effort at Haydock. Ran up to that sort of form when fourth over 12f here a fortnight ago but he'll need to settle better to get home over 2m. Going back up from 1m4f (stays 1m6f) looks in order but 2m is something new.

LTO Selection:

KING EAGLE has been a revelation since joining the Nicky Henderson stable and the hat-trick looks like a distinct possibility as he looks to follow up on his most recent success at Newmarket. The step up in trip is another plus and he may have too much for C&D winner Malakahna, who has been runner-up on her last two starts. Pledgeofallegiance could be one to bounce back after a disappointing effort at Haydock earlier in the month.

KING EAGLE is a handicapper going places for Nicky Henderson, and with 2m expected to draw out further improvement, the hat-trick looks firmly on the cards. Pledgeofallegiance flopped at Haydock but could hardly be in better hands to bounce back in a change of headgear, with Blazeon Five completing the shortlist.

This is most likely to be decided by further improvement from KING EAGLE (nap), who is 2-2 for Nicky Henderson and should stay 2m.

14:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.62/1 +60%) Darnation	1.62 1.62/1(+60%)	(4) Darnation 1.62/1, Too Darn Hot filly from the family of Blue Bunting. Easy to back but showed plenty to work on when third of 7 in minor event at Haydock (7f, firm, 15/2) on debut 21 days ago. May well do better still. Encouraging Haydock debut 3rd; Too Darn Hot filly can build on it; firmly in the picture.
2	10 2nd (10) (1/1 +9%) Nighteyes	1 1/1(+9%)	(10) Nighteyes 1/1, Night of Thunder filly. Has progressed with each run so far, beaten only by an above-average newcomer when second of 8 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm, 13/8) 14 days ago. The one to beat. Improving filly; second in 6f York novice latest; more to offer so holds leading claims.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Cloudy Skye	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Cloudy Skye 11/1, €20,000F, 60,000Y: Fifth foal: Half-sister to 7f winner Turbo Command and 2-y-o 5f winner (stays 7f) Mythical Molly. Appealing newcomer. In good hands so Gleneagles filly is much respected, especially if market vibes positive.
4	7 4th (7) (20/1 -43%) Lingua Franca	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Lingua Franca 20/1, Foaled February 16. Study of Man filly. Half-sister to smart 8.5f-1¼m winner Le Don de Vie and useful 1½m winner Law of The Sea. Bred to be useful but pedigree suggests she'll improve with time. Half-sister to 2 useful winners; in very good hands but the market can guide.
5th	8 5th (8) (25/1 -213%) Love You Darling	25 25/1(-213%)	(8) Love You Darling 25/1, Land Force filly. Bumped into an exciting prospect when second in minor event at Leicester (7f) on debut but didn't look entirely straightforward when only fourth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. In the frame in 7f novices at Leicester and Newmarket; blinkers on with a bit more needed.
6th	9 6th (9) (80/1 -60%) Madame Christine	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Madame Christine 80/1, Foaled February 14. 48,000 gns yearling, 32,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1¼m-1¾m winner Beat The Breeze and winner up to 6f Classic Flyer. Dam unraced. Yard not associated with debut winners. Havana Grey filly who is half-sister to five winners; betting can prove accurate indicator.
7th	6 7th (6) (66/1 +0%) Happy Helen	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Happy Helen 66/1, Golden Horn filly. 16/1, very green when last of 8 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut 34 days ago. Looks one for middle distances. Very green when last on her debut in 7f novice at Haydock; looks one for the longer term.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 +0%) Scarbados	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) Scarbados 66/1, Magna Grecia filly. Raced too freely when sixth of 8 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. More needed here. Hinted at promise when debut sixth in 7f novice at Doncaster; she can build on it now.
9th	12 9th (12) (125/1 -89%) White Lines	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) White Lines 125/1, Foaled April 6. Estidhkaar filly. Closely related to winner abroad by Alhebayeb and half-sister to 3 winners, including French 1m winner Hanabi. Dam unraced. Not an obvious debut winner on paper. Closely related to prolific Italian 5f-6.7f winner Pantalica; newcomer is no forlorn hope.
10th	3 10th (3) (250/1 -658%) Curious Mrs Fox	250 250/1(-658%)	(3) Curious Mrs Fox 250/1, Foaled March 9. Dragon Dancer filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 12.5f) out of smart 6f-1m winner Emily Blake. Hard to fancy on paper. Fair pedigree but others appeal more on this occasion.
11th	5 11th (5) (250/1 -100%) Divergency	250 250/1(-100%)	(5) Divergency 250/1, Mehmas filly. Little show in maidens at Ripon and Haydock. Needs to leave that form well behind. Mehmas filly who has beaten just one rival in maidens at Ripon and Haydock this summer.
12th	1 12th (1) (11/1 -69%) Carabella	11 11/1(-69%)	(1) Carabella 11/1, Caravaggio filly. 7/4, showed ability amidst inexperience when second of 6 in maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago. Leading player. Promising debut second in 7f Carlisle maiden; can step forward; must enter calculations.

LTO Selection:

NIGHTEYES has hit the crossbar the last twice but her latest effort at York, when denied by just under a length, was arguably her best and she sets a pretty high standard for a race of this type with a rating of 80. Darnation shaped well when third on debut at Haydock and, with normal improvement, she could have a say. Any market support for 60,000gns purchase Cloudy Skye should be noted.

NIGHTEYES sets a clear standard here and will take plenty of beating having bumped into a potentially smart rival at York last time. Darnation appeals as the type to step forward with her debut under her belt and merits plenty of respect alongside Carabella, with Cloudy Skye the most appealing of the newcomers.

David O'Meara's improving NIGHTEYES holds the edge on both form and experience and can go one better than her excellent York second.

14:35 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 -20%) Ambassador	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Ambassador 6/1, Belatedly capitalised on a falling mark in 12-runner C&D handicap (good) 26 days ago (final start for Martin Keighley). Raised 6 lb but still has handicapping scope on best form now setting out for new trainer Micky Hammond. Comfortable win over C&D last time and he's respected off 6lb higher for new yard.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.5/1 +0%) Rock On Tommy	1.5 1.5/1(+0%)	(5) Rock On Tommy 1.5/1, Bidding for a third C&D win of the month under Lewis Stones. Saw off Ten Past Midnight by 3½ lengths last week and should be able to do so again as he escapes a penalty for that. Hard to beat. Has scored over C&D in last two runs and escapes a penalty for his last win; strong claims.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 +20%) Ten Past Midnight	3 3/1(+20%)	(7) Ten Past Midnight 3/1, Won 3 on the bounce in 2021 and also hit the target at Southwell last summer. Back-to-form when 3½ lengths second of 8 to Rock On Tommy over C&D last week. Should go well but no obvious reason why he'll turn the tables on that reopposing rival. Returned to form with a second behind Rock On Tommy over C&D last week; in the mix again.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +42%) Bentham	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Bentham 7/1, Thirty runs since last win in 2020. Took a step back in the right direction for his new stable when 12¾ lengths third of 12 to Ambassador in C&D handicap (good, 22/1) 26 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Placed over C&D latest but was 13l behind Ambassador and his last win was three years ago.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 -150%) Naasik	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Naasik 40/1, Remains a maiden after 35 runs. Finally showed some ability remains when third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) 25 days ago but whether he backs it up remains to be seen. Fair third at Southwell last time but he's now 0-35 and is hard to predict.
6th	6 6th (6) (80/1 -21%) Kracquer	80 80/1(-21%)	(6) Kracquer 80/1, First run since leaving Alastair Ralph when unseated first in C&D handicap by Ambassador earlier this month. The fact he went off 50/1 suggests there wasn't much confidence behind him. Eight-race maiden for four different yards and has struggled in his four handicaps.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 -230%) Ascot Day	66 66/1(-230%)	(8) Ascot Day 66/1, Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles in spring 2022 but lightly raced and little impact on the Flat since. His latest run after a year off may have been needed but he returns to hurdles with something to prove. Tailed off on his Flat comeback two weeks ago and this looks tough back over hurdles.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -60%) Thorpeness	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Thorpeness 16/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers but has shown a good deal more over hurdles with a tongue strap added this spring. His opening mark isn't obviously generous but he's still respected as an unexposed sort from a top stable. Well-related 5yo who still has potential and is an interesting contender on handicap debut.
9th	11 9th (11) (200/1 -300%) Andonno	200 200/1(-300%)	(11) Andonno 200/1, Modest Flat performer. Offered little over hurdles in 2021, including a handicap, and could only consider if the market vibes are notably strong on his return from an absence. Still only a 5yo but he has a lot to prove after 681 days off.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (8/1 +20%) Greatness Awaits	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Greatness Awaits 8/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1½m). Yet to better modest form over hurdles but handicaps do provide him with a more realistic chance. Unexposed in this sphere and he's a possible improver on his handicap hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

ROCK ON TOMMY arrives here off 1lb lower than last Wednesday's C&D success in a conditional jockeys' event, and the son of Fair Mix is hard to oppose in his current mood. Ten Past Midnight wasn't far behind in second on that occasion and could finish closer with Sean Bowen now taking over in the saddle. A bigger threat, however, could emerge from last-time-out winner Ambassador, who is only 6lb higher.

ROCK ON TOMMY escapes a penalty for last week's success in a conditional jockeys' event and can complete a quickfire C&D hat-trick. Ten Past Midnight chased home the selection last week and can fill the forecast spot again ahead of Ambassador, who has changed yards since his C&D win earlier in the month.

This can go to ROCK ON TOMMY, who has won over C&D in his last two starts and escapes a penalty for his comfortable success last week.

14:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Pearle D'or	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(1) Pearle D'or 5.5/1, Back to his best in a change of hedgear when second of 9 in handicap over C&D (soft) 13 days ago. Hood is retained so he's not taken lightly off the same mark. Some mixed form and no win since debut (2021) but narrowly denied over C&D on latest start.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +25%) Mobashr	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Mobashr 3/1, In excellent form for his current yard since the hood went on, scoring at Doncaster in July and strong-travelling third at Yarmouth 9 days ago. Player nudged up 1 lb with Ryan Moore now up. Not proven on softer than good; Doncaster win, unlucky next time; ran respectably latest.
3	9 3rd (9) (33/1 -18%) Captain Cuddles	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Captain Cuddles 33/1, Landed 6f Salisbury novice last summer but he's yet to fire in handicaps at Newbury and Doncaster this term. Mark is falling but he needs to take a big step forward. Lightly raced but being gelded since latest start needs to have turned things around.
4	11 4th (11) (5.5/1 +21%) Snuggle	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(11) Snuggle 5.5/1, Winner at Windsor in May but comes here on the back of a below-par third of 6 in handicap at Haydock (7f, soft) 6 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Solid sequence before heavy ground (acts on soft) may have been his undoing six days ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 +36%) Flying Secret	7 7/1(+36%)	(5) Flying Secret 7/1, Dual 7f winner at Yarmouth and Newbury this summer and comes here on the back of a good third of 7 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Merits consideration once more. Made the breakthrough in 7f handicaps last month and ran creditably on latest outing.
6th	13 6th (13) (8/1 +33%) Grenham Bay	8 8/1(+33%)	(13) Grenham Bay 8/1, Dual 6f winner this spring and not discredited when third of 6 in handicap at Epsom (6f, good) 15 days ago, needing stiffer test. One for the shortlist. Not quite so good lately; return to 7f (tried both 2yo starts) needs a positive response.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 +40%) Global Esteem	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Global Esteem 6/1, Course winner who returned to form when third of 12 in 1m handicap here 14 days ago. Visor goes on now and he's in the picture eased 1 lb. Has a solid record at Ascot; better this season over 1m than 7f; has first-time visor.
8th	10 8th (10) (5.5/1 +45%) Laoisman	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(10) Laoisman 5.5/1, Placed on three of his four runs, but he hung left when creditable third of 9 in 1m minor event at Thirsk 23 days ago. A Bit more is required now going into handicaps. Needs a bit better on this handicap debut; possible that returning to 7f from 1m will help.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 +20%) Spirited Guest	40 40/1(+20%)	(3) Spirited Guest 40/1, Scored at Chelmsford City in April but below par since, only fifth of 6 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 32 days ago. This C&D winner has a bit to prove. 2-27 on turf but one win was here two years ago; ended a losing run on AW in April.

LTO Selection:

MOBASHR has been running with plenty of credit since scoring at Doncaster earlier in the month and the booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye as he looks to notch up a fifth career victory. Narrowly denied over C&D last time out, Pearle D'or looks to be his main danger, along with Flying Secret, who arrives in excellent form with two wins from his last three starts. Others to note include Dashing Dick, Global Esteem and Snuggle.

Lots with chances but MOBASHR looked on top of his game when a strong-travelling third at Yarmouth last time so edges the vote with Ryan Moore also now in the saddle. In-form Pearle d'Or is another weighted to go well, with Grenham Bay, Flying Secret and Halla Dubai all in the mix too.

This looks tricky. GLOBAL ESTEEM should not be troubled if soft is in the going description.

15:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.75/1 +30%) Game Breaker	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(2) Game Breaker 1.75/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 2/1) 21 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Good second in a C&D novice in June; not so good last time but interesting on h'cap debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +33%) Woodleigh	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Woodleigh 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut. Others preferred. Didn't stay 7f in strong Haydock maiden last time; interesting down in grade back at 6f.
3	8 3rd (8) (40/1 -60%) Louella	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Louella 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 51 days ago. Work to do on handicap debut. Modest efforts over 5f and needs to improve for the step up to 6f on her handicap debut.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -43%) Chat Up Line	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Chat Up Line 10/1, Much improved when taking 9-runner nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, soft, 14/1) 10 days ago, slowly away. Carries 6 lb penalty for that victory but another bold bid is anticipated. Off the mark in nursery last week; this is stronger and has a stiffer task with a penalty.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 -25%) Come On Irene	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Come On Irene 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 13 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Handicap debut, but rather disappointing since fair first run in a maiden here in May..
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Ninety Nine	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(3) Ninety Nine 6.5/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when taking 5-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, good, 13/8) last month and remains open to further improvement on switch to nurseries. Beat good yardstick when off the mark last time (5f); longer trip should suit; good chance.
7th	1 7th (1) (3.5/1 -56%) Indication Call	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(1) Indication Call 3.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Ayr in May. Second of 4 in nursery at Hamilton (5f, good, 5/1) 8 days ago. Should give another good account. All runs over 5f; fair 2nd on h'cap debut last week when shaping as though 6f will suit.
8th	7 8th (7) (8/1 +11%) Doubletalk	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Doubletalk 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden who got back on track when second of 6 in nursery at Pontefract (6f, good, 7/1) 7 days ago, running on. 2 lb rise fair and ought to go well again. Improved form when close 2nd to a previous nursery winner last week; should go well again.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -275%) Dandy Fitz	150 150/1(-275%)	(9) Dandy Fitz 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 7 in minor event at Chester (6.1f, soft) 14 days ago. Likely best watched on handicap bow. Modest efforts so far, including on first run since gelded, over 6f at Chester.

LTO Selection:

Doubletalk stepped forward to claim second on her handicap bow at Pontefract and she has been raised just 2lb, which should see her in contention once more. However, the vote goes to CHAT UP LINE, who did it nicely when scoring by a length at Nottingham and she could make it a double, even with a 6lb penalty to carry. Louella warrants a market check on her nursery debut.

CHAT UP LINE got off the mark in similar conditions at Nottingham last time and makes fair appeal in her follow-up bid. Doubletalk and Ninety Nine can also make their presence felt.

Hamilton winner NINETY NINE is capable of further improvement and is taken to beat Game Breaker, Woodleigh and Doubletalk.

15:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8.5/1 +15%) Do No Wrong	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(1) Do No Wrong 8.5/1, Hurdles winner who left his chase debut effort well behind when off the mark at Cartmel (21f) in May. Fell at Bangor (3m) next time and some way below his best when well held fourth at Southwell (20.4f) 32 days ago. Eased 1 lb ahead of this. Claims if judged on Cartmel win in May but has very mixed record over fences.
2	7 2nd (7) (1.38/1 +61%) He Is A Cracker	1.38 1.38/1(+61%)	(7) He Is A Cracker 1.38/1, Maiden who almost justified support on the back of 15 months off when second over hurdles at Warwick (25f) in May, edged out on line with his rider having dropped whip. Not disgraced by any means when third here latest and appeals as a likely player returned to chasing from this mark. Placed in both chases in 2021 and back from long layoff with two good hurdle runs in May.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Eightytwo Team	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Eightytwo Team 4/1, Long-standing maiden in Ireland who finally bucked that trend equipped with a first-time tongue tie at Southwell (24.2f) 10 days ago, rallying to lead again after the last and driven out. However, she doesn't appeal as an obvious follow-up candidate under a penalty. Belatedly off the mark at Southwell last week; player if able to buid on that success.
4	4 4th (4) (5.5/1 -22%) Prince Cleni	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(4) Prince Cleni 5.5/1, Little form over hurdles but much improved over fences this summer and landed (tongue strap on for 1st time) 10-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good) in June. Jumping let him down at Perth (23.8f) earlier this month but bounce back not ruled out. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Flopped last time but was in very good form in the spring and may still have potential.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3.5/1 -100%) Mystic Man	3.5 3.5/1(-100%)	(3) Mystic Man 3.5/1, Point winner. Achieved little over hurdles but different proposition switched to chasing, having little trouble in making it 2-2 at Fakenham (3m) in June. That was a weak affair but he remains open to improvement particularly if his jumping sharpens up. 2-2 since switched to fences this season (2m3f/3m); likely contender.

LTO Selection:

This could go the way of the hat-trick seeking MYSTIC MAN, who is yet to put a foot wrong since making the switch from hurdling to chasing in May. He has gone up 8lb following a facile win over this distance at Fakenham last month and shaped as though there would be more to come. He gets the vote ahead of Eightytwo Team, who has to shoulder a 7lb penalty following a two-length success at Southwell. Prince Cleni completes the shortlist.

Having confirmed he retains all of his ability on the back of a lengthy absence over hurdles in recent months, HE IS A CRACKER makes appeal from this sort of mark with his attentions now switched back to chasing and earns the vote. Mystic Man, who is 2-2 in this sphere, rates a lead threat, ahead of Prince Cleni.

Preference is for PRINCE CLENI, who needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort but began this season with two good runs.

15:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 +40%) City Streak	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) City Streak 6/1, Won at Chester in May. Good second in Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar next time and best not judged on his latest well-held fifth to the reopposing Youthful King at Windsor as he lost all chance when hampered over 1f out. 1st and 2nd in May at about 1m2f, at which he's registered much his best results and form.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +0%) Max Mayhem	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Max Mayhem 6/1, Plenty to like about reappearance/yard debut success at Kempton (11f) in April. Quickly proved his Epsom running all wrong when sixth in Duke of Edinburgh over C&D latest (without being seen to best effect) and he's not out of things. Good sixth of 18 over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm; acts on yielding to soft).
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +40%) Nolton Cross	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Nolton Cross 12/1, Three AW wins earlier in the year and has shown he's as effective on turf when third at Ayr and sixth in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock (Gaassee ahead in fourth) in recent weeks. Not discounted with Davies taking 3 lb off. Transferred AW form to turf on last two starts; not proven on softer than good.
4	1 4th (1) (1.38/1 +27%) Gaassee	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(1) Gaassee 1.38/1, Career back on track after a couple of disappointing runs to start 2023 when keeping on for fourth in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock (1½m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Good shout here if he can build on that. Back to form when fourth of 13 in useful 1m4f handicap at Haydock on latest outing.
5th	8 5th (8) (8/1 +20%) The Whipmaster	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) The Whipmaster 8/1, Improved model last season, rattling off quick-fire 4-timer before finishing second in this race. Back to winning ways at Windsor(11.5f) in June but ran poorly behind Youthful King back there since. Cheekpieces are refitted on the back of that. Runner-up in this race last year; won penultimate start but well beaten on latest.
6th	6 6th (6) (3.33/1 +39%) Oneforthegutter	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(6) Oneforthegutter 3.33/1, Useful handicapper who snapped a losing run when edging ahead late on over C&D (soft) 13 days ago, looking well suited by the step up in trip. Cheekpieces added now. Should go well under William Buick. Raised his head again to win over C&D latest by a neck from hot favourite; first headgear.
7th	9 7th (9) (66/1 -164%) Protected Guest	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Protected Guest 66/1, Unreliable individual. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Second of 7 to Saratoga Gold at Kempton (1½m) 22 days ago but he was beaten 7 lengths. It's likely that losing run will go on. Often on the premises; more to prove if the ground is softer than good..

LTO Selection:

Gaassee finished a far from disgraced fourth at Haydock over this distance on his latest outing and must enter calculations if anywhere near that form. However, he does have to shoulder top-weight, so YOUTHFUL KING gets the vote. A comfortable winner over an extended 1m3f at Windsor earlier this month, a 7lb rise may not be enough to hold him back. Oneforthegutter's latest success was arguably the result of a falling handicap mark, but he still warrants respect off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces.

GAASSEE is one to be interested in now he's back in form and can give the weight away. Recent C&D scorer Oneforthegutter is unexposed over this trip and is feared most ahead of Andrew Balding's City Streak, who had an excuse when behind Youthful King at Windsor last time and had been in good form prior to that.

There is plenty of encouragement to be gained from GAASSEE's performance last time in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock.

15:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.67/1 +51%) Vondelpark	0.67 0.67/1(+51%)	(1) Vondelpark 0.67/1, Good third at RIpon on return but raced too freely when seventh of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 52 days ago. Sets a decent standard if able to bounce back having since been gelded. Fair 1m winner; too free over 1m2f at Wetherby latest; since gelded; a player back at 1m.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 +13%) Lukla	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Lukla 14/1, Poor form. Sixth of 7 in seller (100/1) at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 21 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Has failed to finish better than sixth in five starts this season; hard to make a case for.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.5/1 -17%) Duke Of Wybourne	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(3) Duke Of Wybourne 3.5/1, Runner-up at Newcastle in April and wasn't disgraced from a slipping mark when sixth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account. Yet to get head in front but solid Doncaster 6th latest; one to consider off falling mark.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Valstar	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Valstar 11/1, Good second at Doncaster on return but tricky to fancy on recent efforts, faring no better in a change of headgear when sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Resumed with a good Doncaster second (1m) in April but she's been well below par since.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -65%) The Van Man	14 14/1(-65%)	(5) The Van Man 14/1, Hasn't really progressed from his debut and has finished down the field in a pair on handicaps this year. Hard to fancy. Yet to offer much in either start this term; something to prove in bid for a maiden win.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -140%) Camusdarach	12 12/1(-140%)	(2) Camusdarach 12/1, Yet to really threaten this season, probably doing too much too soon when last of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Last of 7 at Catterick 15 days ago; ridden aggressively there so not ruled out back at 1m.

LTO Selection:

Dropping in trip and into a selling handicap can help for VONDELPARK, who struggled at Wetherby when last seen but has been gelded since. Gemma Tutty's charge is the only previous winner in the race and has gone quite well at this venue before. Camusdarach has the ability to figure at this level and, along with the lightly-weighted Lukla, can give the selection something to think about.

Hard to be bullish about anything in this contest, though VONDELPARK makes most appeal in the hope that his recent gelding op could help allay his free-going tendencies. Duke of Wybourne stopped the slide to some extent at Doncaster last time and is most feared, with Camusdarach a very tentative pick for third.

15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.33/1 +0%) Hungry Hill	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(5) Hungry Hill 3.33/1, Bounced back to form after 8 weeks off when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 22 days ago. Can do better still so he's very much one to consider. Runner-up in two of his three handicaps including at Perth (3m, good) last time; respected.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +33%) Lelantos	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Lelantos 6/1, Arrives in good nick, third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can go well again. Has a mixed record since his Bangor win last July and he comes with risks attached.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 +8%) Classic Concorde	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(9) Classic Concorde 5.5/1, Twenty runs since his last win in 2020 but he posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. Bounced back with good second back over hurdles at Worcester; in the mix again.
4	10 4th (10) (8/1 -78%) Millie Of Mayo	8 8/1(-78%)	(10) Millie Of Mayo 8/1, Three-time winner in 2020 but lightly raced since and only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 34 days ago. More is required. Missed last year and has struggled in both runs in 2023; others preferred.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 -14%) Aviewtosea	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Aviewtosea 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when well-held fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good) 34 days ago on his final run for Fergal O'Brien. Has it to prove back hurdling on his yard debut. Tailed off at Perth last time and has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 -18%) On We Go	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) On We Go 33/1, Three-time winner last spring/summer. Recent efforts haven't been encouraging, however, and others are preferred. Only 1lb higher than for last success but she needs a major revival; cheekpieces removed.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (1.5/1 +25%) Broomfields Cave	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(4) Broomfields Cave 1.5/1, Point winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 3m Southwell handicap 32 days ago, well on top at the finish. Big player despite a 7 lb rise. Clearcut win at Southwell and he's open to more progress at staying trips; big player.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner over an extended 3m at Southwell last month, BROOMFIELDS CAVE boasts leading claims if anywhere near that form, and Neil Mulholland's six-year-old looks the one to beat off 7lb higher. He has been steadily progressive of late and can get the better of Hungry Hill, who finished a creditable second off 3lb lower at Perth last time out. Classic Concorde is another to bear in mind.

A few with chances but it's hard to side against BROOMFIELDS CAVE who remains unexposed as a stayer and can defy a 7 lb rise in the weights after his emphatic win at Southwell. Hungry Hill is feared most on the back of his resurgent Perth second, with the consistent Lelantos well in the mix too.

6yo BROOMFIELDS CAVE (nap) justified favouritism in good style at Southwell and is open to more progress in staying handicaps.

15:55 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (2/1 +43%) Alhambra Palace	2 2/1(+43%)	(10) Alhambra Palace 2/1, Promising individual who has improved with each start this term, latest when ½-length second of 6 to Flash Bardot in handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. Remains with potential. Close second to Flash Bardot at Epsom (1m4f) with form boosted by the winner; up 1lb.
2	4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 +39%) Dashing Panther	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(4) Dashing Panther 5.5/1, Well beaten in novices/maiden but showed much improved form when scoring on handicap debut at Newbury (12f) in May and backed that up with solid second of 7 at Newmarket (12f, good, 11/2) 29 days ago. Should give another good account. 1st and 2nd over 1m4f in his two handicaps and and may well continue to progress.
3	8 3rd (8) (3.33/1 +17%) Flash Bardot	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(8) Flash Bardot 3.33/1, Career best when winning Epsom handicap (12f) earlier this month and backed that up with good second of 7 at Newbury (13.3f, good, 13/2) 7 days ago. 2 lb lower now and holds solid claims. Won from Alhambra Palace at Epsom and beaten a neck at Newbury; 2lb lower than last week.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -43%) Scintillante	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Scintillante 5/1, Lightly-raced colt who opened his account in 8-runner handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 27 days ago, cosily. 4 lb rise fair and likely has more to offer yet. Favourite, won with a late bid at Chester (1m4f, good) latest; up 4lb; capable of better.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 -47%) Military Tycoon	11 11/1(-47%)	(9) Military Tycoon 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 29 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and is not out of things. 2nd of seven in handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) when cheekpieces were enlisted last time.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -33%) Bug Boy	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Bug Boy 16/1, Returned to winning ways when landing 9-runner handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 23 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations. Back near last summer's form when winning in tidy fashion at Epsom (1m4f) on latest outing.
7th	6 7th (6) (125/1 -150%) Socially Shady	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Socially Shady 125/1, Stepped up on reappearance when fourth of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 11/1) last month but this is tougher and he hasn't scored on turf since 2020. This short a trip poses a question and headgear (worn for all his wins) is still missing.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Open Choice	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Open Choice 14/1, Fair form in minor event/maidens, latest when fourth of 5 at Doncaster (11.9f, firm, 15/2) 40 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping although opening mark could have been kinder. Gelded since last seen. Gelded since last time; unexposed handicap debutant who could easily be capable of better.
9th	2 9th (2) (50/1 -25%) Afta Party	50 50/1(-25%)	(2) Afta Party 50/1, Won at Windsor when last seen on level in 2022 (final start for Alice Haynes) before showing modest form over hurdles for this yard, running one of his better races when third of 9 in handicap at Newton Abbot last month. Others make more appeal returned to the Flat. Blinkers on first time. Stamina is a major question; has often worn a hood or cheekpieces and now it's blinkers.
10th	1 10th (1) (28/1 -75%) Way Of Life	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Way Of Life 28/1, Back from 11 months off when creditable third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Return to this longer trip will suit and one for the shortlist. Encouraging 3rd at 1m2f 11 days ago; well beaten in his only two runs on softer than good.

LTO Selection:

An open contest in which preference lies with SCINTILLANTE. A game winner over an extended 1m4f at Chester earlier this month, a 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to hold him back, especially as he receives a weight-for-age allowance here. Dashing Panther is rated 12lb lower than the selection but only carries 1lb less, so is likely to be chasing him home, along with last-time-out runner-up Flash Bardot.

WAY OF LIFE is entitled to come on for his recent encouraging Windsor return and gets the nod in a open-looking contest. Scintillante and Alhambra Palace are feared most.

Plenty could have their say. SCINTILLANTE's superiority at Chester last time was probably not reflected accurately by the bare result.

16:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Cork Maiden 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 +0%) A Lilac Rolla	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) A Lilac Rolla 7/1, Foaled April 4. €40,000 yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Mutaaqeb and winner up to 1m Ikhtiraaq. Dam 1¼m winner. One to note on debut for good yard. Eighth foal, half-sister to five winners including the Listed-placed Mutaaqeb, respected.
2	7 2nd (7) (25/1 -25%) Nikki Swango	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Nikki Swango 25/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 16 in maiden (40/1) at Naas (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago, keeping on well. Possible she can do better again now tackling this longer trip. Interesting on her fourth behind subsequent Group 3 winner Kairyu over 5f at Naas.
3	12 3rd (12) (2.25/1 +25%) West Of Wichita	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(12) West Of Wichita 2.25/1, Lightly-raced filly. Very good second of 11 in maiden (5/2) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, leading briefly 2f out and keeping on. Well in the mix on that evidence. Boasts useful experience and has found only too good the last twice, obvious contender.
4	3 4th (3) (7.5/1 +25%) Miss Black Jack	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(3) Miss Black Jack 7.5/1, Soldier's Call filly who built on debut effort and was deserving of extra credit when fourth of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good, 13/2) 42 days ago, short of room halfway (rider lost irons). Remains capable of better. Made solid debut at the Curragh, perhaps only slight improvement when fourth at Fairyhouse.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 -45%) Chandigah	4 4/1(-45%)	(4) Chandigah 4/1, Twice-raced colt. Much improved from debut when second of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good, 66/1) 28 days ago, well positioned. Obvious claims with a repeat. Big improvement from 7f Curragh when second over this trip at the same venue, good chance.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -38%) Buddy Batt	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Buddy Batt 22/1, Once-raced gelding. Third of 9 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 33/1) on debut 22 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better. Promising third on debut at Bellewstown, the trainer has a stronger candidate in Chandigah.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Her Ladyship	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Her Ladyship 33/1, Foaled February 16. £22,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Miss Tiche and useful winner up to 7f Ocean Star. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Mon Cadeaux Unraced dam is by New Approach but there is no shortage of speed in the pedigree.
8th	16 8th (16) (33/1 -65%) Answer Me Nay	33 33/1(-65%)	(16) Answer Me Nay 33/1, Once-raced filly. 10/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago, best work finish having been left poorly placed. Open to progress for good yard. Shaped as if she would improve from Navan run but plenty to find with West Of Wichita.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 +25%) Spicy Water	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Spicy Water 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 14/1, fourth of 14 in maiden at Limerick (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago, hanging left and not looking straightforward. Others more appealing on balance. No luck in running on debut, fair fourth in race won by Chesham winner Snellen at Limerick.
10th	6 10th (6) (8/1 +50%) Altimara	8 8/1(+50%)	(6) Altimara 8/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Naas (5f, good, 50/1) on debut 20 days ago, plenty to do 2f out and running on late. Ran on well to deprive fellow outsider Masonbrook Meadow of fourth over 6f at Naas.
11th	14 11th (14) (8/1 +0%) Masonbrook Meadow	8 8/1(+0%)	(14) Masonbrook Meadow 8/1, Magna Grecia filly. Offered something to work on when fifth in a 12-runner Naas maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago, headway over 1f out and not quicken inside final 1f. May well build on that now. Fair debut at Naas when just deprived of fourth by Altimara, others preferred.
12th	9 12th (9) (14/1 -75%) Bruce Lightning	14 14/1(-75%)	(9) Bruce Lightning 14/1, Encouraging start to career when third on debut over 5f here in May but not in same form when ninth of 14 in maiden at Listowel (6.2f) 55 days ago. Given a break since and he could yet get back on track. Started career brightly when third on soft ground at this venue, backward step at Listowel.
13th	1 13th (1) (80/1 -100%) Kendall Roy	80 80/1(-100%)	(1) Kendall Roy 80/1, Foaled March 21. 38,000 gns foal, Twilight Son colt. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Lockheed out of useful winner up to 8.5f (2-y-o 7f winner) Clinical. First foal out of a sprint winner by Invincible Spirit, dam was suited by quick ground.
14th	2 14th (2) (66/1 +34%) Wrestling Revenue	66 66/1(+34%)	(2) Wrestling Revenue 66/1, Foaled April 29. €54,000 yearling, £42,000 2-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Dissociate. Dam, maiden (stayed 14.5f), half-sister to useful 1m-1½m winner Observational. £42,000 breeze-up purchase, second foal, half-brother to 7f juvenile winner Dissociate.
15th	15 15th (15) (100/1 -100%) Retirement Package	100 100/1(-100%)	(15) Retirement Package 100/1, Foaled April 21. €15,000 foal, €12,000 yearling, New Bay filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f-1m winner Great Wide Open. Second foal, dam an unraced half-sister to useful Grade 1-placed winner Great Wide Open.
16th	13 16th (13) (100/1 -100%) Eastern Cape	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Eastern Cape 100/1, Foaled March 6. €19,000 yearling, Acclamation filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Oh Herberts Reign. Third foal, sister to 7f/1m juvenile winner Oh Herberts Reign, may need experience.

LTO Selection:

It might be worth taking a chance on ANSWER ME NAY in this wide-open affair. After a tardy start, she warmed to her task on debut at Navan and while well-beaten, finished a never-nearer fifth. Out of Group 3 winner Dingle View, she should come on plenty for that debut effort, and with Wayne Hassett again claiming a valuable 7lb, a bold bid looks likely. Spicy Water is given second preference, dropping back in trip to 6f. She attempted to make all over seven at Limerick and was only headed inside the final furlong there, eventually finishing fourth, a place ahead of subsequent winner Lady Craftsman. Chandigah ran a huge race to finish second at the Curragh on Derby weekend and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. A case can be made for many others, with West Of Wichita likely to prove popular after filling the runner-up spot on her last two starts. A Lilac Rolla is the most interesting of the newcomers set to take part, with the Paddy Twomey-trained bay closely-related to plenty of winners.

CHANDIGAH was well positioned but still left his debut effort well behind when runner-up in a big-field Curragh maiden (6f) 4 weeks ago and a repeat of that form should see him tough to beat here. West of Wichita has knocked on the door herself in recent weeks and is feared along with Miss Black Jack. A Lilac Rolla is also one of the newcomers to note.

16:15 Cork Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 -40%) Snafiya	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(2) Snafiya 3.5/1, First run since leaving George Boughey and advanced her form when winning 7-runner novice event at Doncaster (6f, soft) 6 days ago. Didn't look totally straightforward in the process, though. Off the mark with comfortable 6f win on soft; possibilities but low draw not ideal.
2	7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +82%) Only In Jakarta	4.5 4.5/1(+82%)	(7) Only In Jakarta 4.5/1, Cost plenty and from a good sprinting family but didn't show that much when tenth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 64 days ago. 310,000gns yearling; over 12l tenth of 12 at 20-1 on Haydock debut; needs to improve.
3	1 3rd (1) (0.91/1 +48%) Labalaba	0.91 0.91/1(+48%)	(1) Labalaba 0.91/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 7-runner maiden at Ffos Las (6f, good, 30/100) 24 days ago. Should improve again so bold bid under a penalty expected. Has run to an RPR of 83 on both starts so far, last time winning 6f maiden; obvious chance.
4	11 4th (11) (66/1 -313%) War Memorial	66 66/1(-313%)	(11) War Memorial 66/1, Foaled January 20. Mondialiste gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Pop World. Third foal to race; brother to a 6f winner; likely to be better for the run.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -25%) Indivar	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Indivar 10/1, Shaped well amidst greenness when second starting out at Ayr but disappointing when fifth of 13 in novice event at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Second at Ayr on debut (form not worked out) but well beaten next time; others stronger.
6th	8 6th (8) (150/1 -200%) Sergeant Mayer	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Sergeant Mayer 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) 20 days ago. Not shown much so far and would be a surprise winner.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/1 -25%) Mushterek	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Mushterek 10/1, Merely matched debut form when fourth of 8 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good) 54 days ago, not knocked about. Fair efforts in two maidens over 6f and 5f but improvement needed.
8th	3 8th (3) (125/1 -279%) Act Of Violence	125 125/1(-279%)	(3) Act Of Violence 125/1, Foaled April 12. £16,000 yearling, Outstrip gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Le Beau Garcon. Dam 6f winner. £16,000 yearling; half-brother to a couple of 2yo winners; likely to be better for the run.
9th	10 9th (10) (66/1 -65%) Space Ninja	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Space Ninja 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago. Beaten nearly 10l on both starts, the latest on Tapeta at Newcastle; has plenty to find.
10th	4 10th (4) (16/1 +20%) Bury Lane	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Bury Lane 16/1, Foaled March 11. Advertise colt. Dam unraced. Second foal; dam unraced sister to 5f/6f winner Boundary Lane; could go well on debut.
11th	12 11th (12) (28/1 -100%) Wichahpi	28 28/1(-100%)	(12) Wichahpi 28/1, Foaled March 3. Sioux Nation filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6f-1m winner Rocket Power and 5f-6f winner Twilight Madness, both useful. Dam 5f/6f winner. Newcomer by Sioux Nation who is related to five winners; dam won over 5f/6f; interesting.
12th	9 12th (9) (200/1 -100%) Showboated	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Showboated 200/1, 66/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) 45 days ago. Has finished last at 66-1 on his two starts; has since been gelded; others stronger.

LTO Selection:

LABALABA won a Ffos Las maiden with something in hand and keeping the son of Sioux Nation to novice company could be a good move at this stage. The Crisfords' colt was a well-supported favourite to build upon a pleasing Salisbury introduction and he can double up before he heads off into deeper waters. Last weekend's Doncaster scorer Snafiya is feared most, with Mushterek and Indivar also considered.

LABALABA landed the odds without too much fuss at Ffos Las and, with the promise of more to come, he can successfully defy a penalty. Snafiya also won last time and is a big threat for all she may not be totally straightforward. Wichahpi also makes some appeal on paper.

16:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.2/1 +64%) Mutual Respect	1.2 1.2/1(+64%)	(5) Mutual Respect 1.2/1, Remains a maiden after 21 runs and was again let down by his jumping returned to chasing at Market Rasen 19 days ago. 21-race maiden who was well held back over fences last time; others are more convincing.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.25/1 +55%) Casa Tall	1.25 1.25/1(+55%)	(2) Casa Tall 1.25/1, Three-time winner over fences but below his best for a while now, fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good) 49 days ago. Change of headgear. One to consider. His last win was in November 2021 and he needs to find something extra in new headgear.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +0%) Designer Destiny	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Designer Destiny 5/1, Fair form in bumpers and in a light campaign over hurdles. However, well held both starts after 27 months off. Lightly raced 9yo who needs a transformation on her handicap/chase debut; tongue-tie on.

LTO Selection:

FIRST REVOLUTION has a decent record when returning from a break, so from just 3lb higher than May's Hexham success he might be worth siding with. Casa Tall is a three-time winner over fences and looks best placed to chase the selection home sporting first-time blinkers and with Harry Cobden keeping the ride, while Designer Destiny may improve in the tongue-tie and is another worthy of consideration.

A badly cut-up field and FIRST REVOLUTION looks the most likely to take advantage, having been given a short break since his back-to-form win at Hexham. Casa Tall is the obvious danger.

The vote goes to FIRST REVOLUTION, who was a comfortable winner at Hexham last time and has just a 3lb rise.

16:30 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +33%) Woolhampton	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Woolhampton 5/1, 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, very good head second of 7 to Glamorous Breeze in handicap at Windsor 27 days ago. Arguably unfortunate not to come out on top there and is on better terms with her old rival now. Best handicap run so far when 2nd to Glamorous Breeze 4 weeks ago; should go well again.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/1 +31%) Sarah's Verse	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Sarah's Verse 11/1, Fared better than of late when creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago, never nearer. Claims if building on that. Bath win in April hasn't been matched in five runs since; others stronger at this level.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +0%) Glamorous Breeze	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(2) Glamorous Breeze 4.5/1, Has been in top form this season and resumed progress to score by a head from Woolhampton at Windsor last time. Was all out there but further improvement can't be ruled out. Strong traveller; consistent & in peak form; faster ground ideal but should go well again.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -56%) Origintrail	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Origintrail 14/1, On a handy mark and, having made a mildly encouraging reappearance, he was best excused his latest effort at Chester, so not one to write off. Ended 2022 quietly and yet to get going this year; drops to 5f for the first time.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +27%) Lil Guff	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Lil Guff 4/1, Likeable filly who has already scored twice this year and is likely to put a sub-par run at Epsom behind him. Deserves respect. Two 5f wins this summer; below par over 6f latest; career-best effort required to win.
6th	7 6th (7) (5.5/1 +31%) Holy Fire	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(7) Holy Fire 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in May. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 19 days ago. Should be on the premises if she takes to turf at the first attempt. Unexposed filly; latest 2nd looks a strong piece of form; 5f could spark more from her.
7th	3 7th (3) (2.75/1 +31%) Cuban Breeze	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(3) Cuban Breeze 2.75/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when second at Newmarket a week ago. Only denied by a progressive type that day and she's likely to give another good account. Beat Glamorous Breeze in this race last year; knocking on door in 2023; good 2nd latest.

LTO Selection:

Only narrowly denied by Glamorous Breeze at Windsor last time out, WOOLHAMPTON could be the one to beat here. Rod Millman's filly takes on the winner from that contest once again, but she remains open to improvement and is fancied to reverse the form. Holy Fire has been knocking on the door of late and is another to consider on her turf debut.

CUBAN BREEZE often gives her running and was only denied by an improver at Newmarket a week ago, so she gets the marginal vote over Glamorous Breeze and Woolhampton, who fought out the finish at Windsor last time out.

Last year's 1-2 Cuban Breeze and Glamorous Breeze are both of interest but the unexposed HOLY FIRE is marginally preferred.

16:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Cork Maiden 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (0.5/1 +12%) Torivega	0.5 0.5/1(+12%)	(12) Torivega 0.5/1, Fairly useful colt. 23/1, 7½ lengths sixth of 8 to Spycatcher in Prix de Ris-Orangis at Deauville (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Sets a good standard. Should be a near-certainty for maiden success on the basis of Group 3 form and 98 rating.
2	6 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +54%) Double Jabbed	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(6) Double Jabbed 5.5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Creditable second of 8 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 21 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Did not handle the track well at Bellewstown but confirmed a fair standard of form.
3	5 3rd (5) (150/1 -50%) Charlie Brow'n	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Charlie Brow'n 150/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighteenth of 20 in maiden (80/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut 70 days ago. Down in trip. Never looked likely to feature on debut in 1m maiden at Leopardstown, has been gelded.
4	9 4th (9) (6/1 +14%) Never Shout Never	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Never Shout Never 6/1, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 6 in maiden (15/8) at Tipperary (5f, good) on debut 59 days ago. Could leave that bare form well behind. Started favourite when fourth of six on debut at Tipperary, can probably do better now.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +14%) Wooden Head	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Wooden Head 12/1, Once-raced gelding. Tongue strap on, fourth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good, 33/1) on debut 72 days ago. Likely to improve. Showed some ability on belated debut in May but is likely to find a few of these too good.
6th	3 6th (3) (7.5/1 +25%) Blue News	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(3) Blue News 7.5/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable second of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 14/1) 16 days ago, no match for winner. Well exposed at this stage, six seconds from 14 starts, hard to be more than hopeful.
7th	10 7th (10) (28/1 +15%) See Me Through	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) See Me Through 28/1, £30,000 Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, French 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 9f/9.5f winner That Which Is Not out of high-class 8.5f-10.5f winner Shiva. Worth a precautionary betting check with Billy Lee up on debut Plenty of stamina on the dam's side but perhaps the sire's sprinting influence will help.
8th	1 8th (1) (150/1 -50%) Tijuana	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Tijuana 150/1, Poor form. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 18/1). Off 8 months. Back down in trip. Lacks an outing this season, nothing in his form to suggest a realistic chance here.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 +34%) Star Of Freya	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Star Of Freya 33/1, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam, French 1m winner, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Letters of Note. First foal, dam French 1m winner at four, half-sister to 6f Listed winner Letters Of Note.
10th	8 10th (8) (200/1 -203%) Lady Wingalong	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Lady Wingalong 200/1, Lightly-raced filly. Tenth of 14 in maiden (200/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Down in trip. No closer than eighth in four races, would have a much better chance in a handicap.
11th	4 11th (4) (50/1 +0%) Cant Catch Camacho	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Cant Catch Camacho 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Down in trip. Big price on both outings, fair run at Limerick, may be a handicap prospect after this.
12th	13 12th (13) (200/1 -100%) Pretty Company	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Pretty Company 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 250/1, fifteenth of 17 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has struggled in two maidens at Gowran, down in trip now, makes no appeal.

LTO Selection:

TORIVEGA might be a bit flattered by his mark of 98, but should still be good enough to win this ordinary contest. Out of Group 2 winner Viztoria, he finished a fine sixth of 15 in the Lacken Stakes at Naas in May. Since tried in Listed and Group 3 contests at Deauville, he failed to trouble the judge, but back in maiden company now he is the one to beat. A 125,000-euro yearling purchase, Never Shout Never is given second preference. A half-brother to dual Listed winner Servalan, he was well-fancied on debut at Tipperary but ultimately disappointed. With that experience under his belt and upped in trip now to 6f, an improved performance can be expected. Darren Bunyan has strong claims in the opener with Chandigah and he again saddles a leading contender here in the shape of Wooden Head. He ran a fine race to finish fourth on debut over the course and distance in May and should come on plenty for that effort. Blue News, Double Jabbed and Greek Flower are others capable of making an impact.

TORIVEGA sets the bar pretty high for a maiden and should prove hard to beat. The fact Never Shout Never went off at 15/8 on his debut suggests he's thought capable of better than he showed on that occasion and he can leave that form behind and fill the forecast spot. Wooden Head showed promise on his C&D debut and may prove best of the rest.

16:50 Cork Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +14%) Isle Of Dreams	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Isle Of Dreams 3/1, Completed the 5-timer in determined fashion when beating 14-rivals over C&D in April. Off 7 weeks, only third of 5 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, firm) 51 days ago. Suspect she can get back on the up. Winning run came to an end on fast ground last time; interesting back on softer going.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 -23%) Destined	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) Destined 8/1, Made a successful reappearance in a 15-runner novice at Redcar (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago, keeping on well. Didn't look at home on the track when below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good, 6/5f) 59 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Chance on her Redcar novice win over 6f on good to soft in May (Woobay third).
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -25%) Jill Rose	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Jill Rose 10/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft, 16/1) on return 14 days ago. Could build on that. Mudlark; will be better for comeback run; could go well if the ground gets even softer.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 +20%) Saleet	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) Saleet 40/1, Last of 6 in seller at this C&D (good, 7/2) 49 days ago. Happier stronger for yard. Novice winner last season (6f, good) but hasn't been in the best of form this term.
5th	3 5th (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Woobay	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(3) Woobay 4.5/1, 3/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, soft) 6 days ago. Has a race like this in her. 0-7 but two good runs over 5f recently; stays 6f and suited by soft going; a possible.
6th	6 6th (6) (2.25/1 +10%) Run This Way	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(6) Run This Way 2.25/1, Fourteen runs since last win (over C&D) in 2022. Good third of 13 in handicap (gambled-on 10/3) at Pontefract (6f, good) 7 days ago, not seen to best effect, repeatedly short of room. Leading claims. Suited by 6f and soft ground; 12lb lower than last win and unlucky third last week; chance.
7th	7 7th (7) (4.5/1 -50%) Happier	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(7) Happier 4.5/1, Winner at Redcar in May. 11/10, good second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 8 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Big shout back against her own sex. Maiden winner; close 2nd in a handicap last week; headgear tried; possibilities.

LTO Selection:

WOOBAY has been threatening to land a race of this nature of late and the return to 6f could prove a tonic that helps Phillip Makin's filly shed her maiden tag at the eighth time of asking. Happier also arrives on the back of two runner-up efforts and is feared most with first-time cheekpieces expected to aid her cause, while better is expected from the lightly-raced Destined, who was successful in her only previous outing on rain-softened going.

ISLE OF DREAMS is fancied to get back on the up returned to the scene of her last victory. Run This Way was well backed and would have finished closer with better luck at Pontefract last week and could come good again. Happier just failed at Hamilton and has a big shout back against her own sex in first-time headgear.

16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (4.5/1 +10%) Tele Red	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(11) Tele Red 4.5/1, Opened his account for the season back down in trip in 6-runner handicap at Haydock (8f, good to soft) last week. Escapes a penalty for that, so has to be of interest in his follow-up bid. Unpenalised for last week's Haydock win but this is a higher grade; still respected.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +0%) Hartswood	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Hartswood 5/1, Endured a disappointing 2022 but mark tumbled as a result and he capitalised on his return at Thirsk (1m) in May, suited by the way the race developed. Ran well when fourth at Pontefract 9 weeks later and remains on a handy mark. Has come a long way down the weights and things are picking up again.
3	8 3rd (8) (10/1 -11%) Dungar Glory	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Dungar Glory 10/1, Returned from a break in top form, landing back-to-back handicaps in June. Quickly put a below-par display behind him when fourth at Ripon last week but has little in hand from his present mark. No excuses back at Ripon last time and it might be asking a lot to make all in this.
4	3 4th (3) (3.33/1 +49%) Clear Angel	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(3) Clear Angel 3.33/1, Capitalised on a marked drop in grade when resuming winning ways at Wetherby (1m) in April and proved better than ever in following up at Carlisle (7.8f) 8 weeks later, suited by emphasis on stamina. Of interest in his hat-trick bid if the ground doesn't dry out too much. Closely matched with Strongbowe on their 1-2 at Carlisle last month; raised 4lb.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -80%) Strongbowe	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Strongbowe 18/1, Enhanced a good record at Carlisle when landing 5-runner handicap there (7.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Ought to remain competitive. Well beaten in two previous visits to this venue but he returns in form.
6th	12 6th (12) (5.5/1 +31%) Golden Melody	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(12) Golden Melody 5.5/1, Has fallen in the weights and confirmed her return to form when second of 12 in 1m handicap at Ripon (soft) 6 days ago. Merits consideration from same mark. Trip/ground is ideal and she heads here after a couple of seconds; on the shortlist.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 -100%) Sucellus	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Sucellus 66/1, Unpredictable sort who ended 2022 on a high when scoring at Wolverhampton in October. Has yet to fire this season, though latest run at Haydock is best excused (slipped on home turn). Out of sorts this season and has mostly steered clear of softish ground.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 +22%) Super Den	14 14/1(+22%)	(6) Super Den 14/1, Successful 3 times on all-weather during the winter and shaped as if better for the run back on turf after 5 months off when eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f, good) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not dismissed back down in trip. All wins on AW; has respectable turf form but probably best to turn elsewhere.
9th	9 9th (9) (7/1 +22%) Ey Up Its The Boss	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Ey Up Its The Boss 7/1, Completed a hat-trick in 2022. Hasn't added to his tally since but turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up in 1m handicap at Ripon 18 days ago. Considered from 2 lb higher. Second at Ripon latest but he's no good thing to repeat that form on this softer surface.
10th	1 10th (1) (28/1 -75%) Phantasy Mac	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Phantasy Mac 28/1, Improver in handicaps last year, bagging fifth career victory on final start at Kempton (1m) in October. Below par initially this year but has performed with credit on her last 3 starts, including back on turf at Pontefract (1m) last time. Wears first-time blinkers. Below par on her only previous soft-ground start but has form claims; blinkers new.
11th	7 11th (7) (33/1 -267%) Nikovo	33 33/1(-267%)	(7) Nikovo 33/1, Verging on useful in France. Has yet to match that form on these shores but it's still too soon to be writing him off. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Mark has dropped again and cheekpieces go on, so not entirely discounted.
12th	13 12th (13) (28/1 -27%) Absolute Dream	28 28/1(-27%)	(13) Absolute Dream 28/1, Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Thirsk in early June but has been below form both starts since. Disappointing this season with the exception of one respectable effort; others safer.
13th	10 13th (10) (25/1 -79%) English Spirit	25 25/1(-79%)	(10) English Spirit 25/1, Showed a good attitude to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton in March. Mixed bag since but return to this trip looks a good move. Both wins have come on the AW at Wolverhampton and needs a faster surface on turf.

LTO Selection:

TELE RED put a costly Newbury defeat behind him when successful at Haydock last week and as that came in an apprentices' race, he escapes a penalty, meaning he is able to compete off 5lb lower than his revised rating. He can take full advantage, although Golden Melody is also well-in following her Ripon second and heads a list of dangers that includes in-form pair Clear Angel and Strongbowe, who fought out a Carlisle finish.

TELE RED escapes a penalty for last week's win at Carlisle, so he's the percentage call to follow up, though there are plenty of interesting ones in opposition, including Hartswood, a previous C&D winner, who's still on a very handy mark on the pick of his form. Hat-trick seeker Clear Angel and Nikovo are others to consider.

Plenty of these can be expected to run well in a competitive opener. HARTSWOOD is back in good order off his reduced mark.

17:00 York Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:04 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +20%) Berg Nellie	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Berg Nellie 6/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner Donaire and fair hurdler Delirious Love. Cobden booked and warrants a market check for all that the yard isn't renowned for debut winners. 13,500euros foal; stable has the occasional bumper winner and Cobden is booked.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +14%) Presently	3 3/1(+14%)	(6) Presently 3/1, Flat-bred filly who offered some encouragement when fourth at Bangor a couple of months ago. More to come and Brian Hughes booked, so worthy of respect. Fourth under Brian Hughes at Bangor, beaten under 7l; should be wiser this time.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 +25%) Newmill Getaway	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Newmill Getaway 12/1, 5,000 gns 3-y-o, Getaway filly. Fourth sole start in Irish points (May 7). Likely to be brought along gradually. Beaten about 5l in an Irish point; front three from that event are unraced since.
4	1 4th (1) (0.83/1 -34%) Gone Away Madam	0.83 0.83/1(-34%)	(1) Gone Away Madam 0.83/1, Blue Bresil mare who made the perfect start over C&D 41 days ago and is fancied to maintain her unbeaten record despite the penalty. Won easily here in June, comfortably accounting for a previous winner.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +29%) Rory's Story	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Rory's Story 10/1, From a good family and, while she was pulled up in a point, she indicated that she possesses ability when third at Hexham on Rules debut. Could step forward from that. Pulled up in a point but showed ability when third at Hexham; likely to need more here.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -32%) Tara Vango	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Tara Vango 66/1, Ocovango filly. Dam modest 19f hurdle winner. Wears hood. Not an obvious sort on paper. Dam 2m3f hurdle winner, out of a maiden sister to German 1m2f Listed winner El Tiger.

LTO Selection:

GONE AWAY MADAM bolted up over course and distance on her racecourse bow and the daughter of Blue Bresil is hard to oppose under a penalty. Dontmesswithme shaped with promise when filling the runner-up spot at Newton Abbot 11 days ago and must enter calculations with improvement likely, along with Presently, who was well found in the market ahead of May's Bangor debut. Berg Nellie is also noted.

GONE AWAY MADAM was off the mark at the first attempt here last month and she's probably up to defying a penalty for all that Dontmesswithme and Presently are both open to improvement.

Presently ran a nice first race at Bangor but GONE AWAY MADAM should take some beating even with a penalty.

17:04 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:09 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (2.75/1 +39%) Obama Army	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(9) Obama Army 2.75/1, Winner at Bath in May. 4/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 7 days ago, not for the first time failing to put the race to bed when looking the likeliest winner. Looking risky. Runner-up in five of his last six starts; should go well but vulnerable for win purposes.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 -33%) Macs Dilemma	6 6/1(-33%)	(1) Macs Dilemma 6/1, 4-time course winner. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (7.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago, well positioned. Loves it here but this trip is a step into the unknown. 4-9 at the track, but attempts 1m for the first time and isn't sure to stay.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +59%) Celtic Empress	4.5 4.5/1(+59%)	(2) Celtic Empress 4.5/1, Dual winner last term. 9/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 53 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Held in three starts since returning but back off last winning mark; can't be dismissed.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 +0%) Typical Man	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Typical Man 12/1, Sole win at 3 yrs. Off 9 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Work to do on return. 1-15 and returns from 284 days off in a first-time tongue-tie; watch the market.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -20%) Last Hoorah	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Last Hoorah 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 44 days ago, well positioned. On a good mark and one to note. 0-11 in handicaps; ran well on AW last time, but could probably do with ground drying out.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 -14%) Valkyrian	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Valkyrian 16/1, Winner at Windsor in May. Tenth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago, not clear run. Off the mark at Windsor in May and had excuses in both starts since; could bounce back.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 -7%) Shoot To Kill	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Shoot To Kill 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good 1¼ lengths third of 11 to Macs Dilemma in handicap (6/1) at this course (7.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Return to this longer trip will suit and he's one to consider. Third behind Macs Dilemma over 7f here last time and 3lb better off; proven over 1m.
8th	7 8th (7) (5/1 -67%) Hastily	5 5/1(-67%)	(7) Hastily 5/1, 28/1, excellent second of 13 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Good chance if replicating that in this easier race. Irish challenger who was only just beaten at Naas last time; high on the list.

LTO Selection:

MACS DILEMMA kept on determinedly to win over 7f here earlier this month, an effort for which he was subsequently raised 3lb in the handicap. Ryan Sexton negates that rise with his 3lb claim, though, and the five-year-old might have more to offer over this longer trip. Hastily struck the woodwork at Naas on her latest outing and must be respected, along with Last Hoorah, who remains well treated on the pick of last year's form.

HASTILY ran a screamer in a stronger handicap at Naas last month and the Irish raider has a good chance with a repeat of that. Shoot To Kill might be able to reverse recent course form with Macs Dilemma over this longer trip. Last Hoorah is also respected.

This can go to the lightly raced Irish challenger HASTILY (nap), who has run really well in both outings since returning last month.

17:09 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Down Royal Maiden 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (0.62/1 +0%) My Mate Alfie	0.62 0.62/1(+0%)	(4) My Mate Alfie 0.62/1, Twice-raced colt. 5/2, third of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 28 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Standout form claims on his Curragh placings and he looks ready for 7f.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +33%) Battle Cry	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Battle Cry 4/1, Once-raced colt. 8/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft) on debut 76 days ago. Up in trip. Stable in good form so could take a step forward. Never involved at Navan in May (5.5f) but could easily leave that form behind.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.5/1 -17%) Starliner	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(6) Starliner 3.5/1, Foaled March 31. Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 9f winners Mini P and Saturn Five. Dam, useful French 9.5f winner, half-sister to Breeders' Cup Mile winner Karakontie. Interesting debutant. Well related and prevailed by about a length in a 7f barrier trial at Naas.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +50%) King Of Gosford	10 10/1(+50%)	(3) King Of Gosford 10/1, Once-raced colt. Tenth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good, 33/1) on debut 27 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 33-1 when finishing towards the rear in 7f Curragh maiden won by top-class City Of Troy.
4	2 4th (2) (80/1 -220%) Interestnpenalties	80 80/1(-220%)	(2) Interestnpenalties 80/1, Foaled May 22. €54,000 yearling, €65,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Gabrial and useful 9f-1½m winner Innocent Touch. Dam French 10.5f winner. Market can guide. 65,000euros 2yo; ninth foal; half-brother to smart 5f-1m2f Gabrial (Listed class).
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 -25%) Rogerwaswrong	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Rogerwaswrong 125/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good, 150/1) 16 days ago. Down the field in maidens at Bellewstown (5f) and Fairyhouse (6f).
7	7 \|U\| (7) (125/1 -89%) T Or Coffey	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) T Or Coffey 125/1, Foaled April 4. Gustav Klimt colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f-1m winner Refuse Colette and 5f winner Racing Angel. Betting can prove an accurate indicator. Half-brother to three winners; likely best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

LTO Selection:

MY MATE ALFIE produced a creditable effort when third at the Curragh over 6f on his most recent outing. He kept on the one pace inside the final furlong that day, which suggests a stiffer stamina test will aid his cause, and he is taken to get the better of King Of Gosford, who sports a first-time tongue-tie and can step up on his Curragh debut. Starliner represents powerful connections and Battle Cry will likely show up better than he did at Navan.

MY MATE ALFIE possesses much the best form on offer so looks the way to go after two fairly useful placed efforts at the Curragh. Newcomer Starliner could emerge as the chief threat, especially if the market vibes are positive, with Battle Cry not ruled out either for his top yard.

Battle Cry should improve and Starliner won his Barrier Trial, but the standout contender is MY MATE ALFIE.

17:10 Down Royal Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:22 Cork Handicap 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2.5/1 -11%) Asean	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(2) Asean 2.5/1, Fairly useful form. Improved when second of 12 in maiden (11/2) at Naas (5f, good) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Enters calculations. Capable of a big run on nursery debut but deteriorating conditions would be a concern.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.75/1 -38%) Carnegie Hall	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(4) Carnegie Hall 2.75/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good) 35 days ago. Trainer going well. Makes handicap debut. Big player. Some ability in two maidens; capable of going well if the ground doesn't deteriorate.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +33%) Launch	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Launch 4/1, Fairly useful form when placed first 2 starts. Not up to Group level twice since but more realistic chance now handicapping. Has kept strong company since second over C&D on debut; 5lb claimer a help; big player.
4	5 4th (5) (7.5/1 +25%) Lightening Army	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(5) Lightening Army 7.5/1, Fair form. 13½ lengths last of 9 to Bucanero Fuerte in Railway Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 125/1) 26 days ago, doing too much too soon. Makes handicap debut. Hasn't matched his debut form thrice since; unraced on ground this soft.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/1 +17%) Mary The Priest	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Mary The Priest 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. 33/1, 12¼ lengths last of 8 to Son of Corballis in listed race at Tipperary (5f, good) 23 days ago. Stable in good form. Makes handicap debut. Poor run last time over this trip even though it was Listed company; chance if rebounding.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Veracidad	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Veracidad 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress. Hasn't finished off strongly over longer trips but this is a sharp cut back in distance.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +0%) Charles Atlas	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Charles Atlas 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 11 in minor event at Naas (5.9f, good) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Has kept good company in three decent maidens and considered on nursery debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 -39%) Oak Allye	25 25/1(-39%)	(8) Oak Allye 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Naas (5f, good) 20 days ago, not clear run. Makes handicap debut. Tough task from 6lb out of the handicap but yard is going well and not dismissed.

LTO Selection:

LAUNCH is the highest rated runner in the line-up and should appreciate this drop in class. Highly tried since finishing second on debut over the course and distance in May, she has already picked up some valuable black type, finishing third in Group 3 company on her second start. Asean was behind the selection on debut but has been knocking on the door since. She went down by just a short head on her most recent start at Naas and another bold bid can be expected from her here, with Paddy Hartnett again claiming a valuable 7lb. Carnegie Hall is out of a daughter of Special Duty, winner of the Newmarket and French 1000 Guineas in 2010. The No Nay Never colt has two solid efforts to his name and is a leading contender off a mark of 76. Mary The Priest is the only previous winner in the field and also warrants respect.

CARNEGIE HALL looks interesting now making a quick switch to handicaps for the Aidan O'Brien team and is preferred to Asean, who stepped up on her previous efforts when narrowly denied in maiden company at Naas last time. Veracidad has qualified for her mark over 7f/1m but there's plenty of speed in her pedigree and she's another who could take a step forward now handicapping.

17:22 Cork Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 -20%) Quest For Fun	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Quest For Fun 9/1, Lightly raced for current yard and stepping back in the right direction, third at Doncaster last time. On a handy mark, so can't be ruled out. Third at Doncaster last time and another 1lb lower here; each-way possible.
2	10 2nd (10) (6.5/1 -95%) Challet	6.5 6.5/1(-95%)	(10) Challet 6.5/1, Won twice here last year and is becoming well handicapped. Shaped better than the result when sixth at Beverley last time, so capable of making an impact with a good pace on the cards. Hasn't been at his best for a while but on a reduced mark and has really good record here.
3	5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +55%) Ascot Adventure	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(5) Ascot Adventure 4.5/1, Not long with this stable and has returned to form lately, finishing second at Musselburgh 3 days ago. Can make his presence felt if the race doesn't come too soon. Placed the last twice (including C&D) and every chance he'll be bang there.
4	1 4th (1) (8.5/1 -6%) Riot	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(1) Riot 8.5/1, Produced his best effort for some time to pick up his second win of the campaign at Doncaster recently. Still well treated on old form, so likely to put up another solid showing. Two good C&D runs this year & won at Doncaster two weeks ago; could be involved once more.
5th	2 5th (2) (4.5/1 +10%) No Nay Nicki	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(2) No Nay Nicki 4.5/1, Becoming well treated and got back on track when runner-up in a 16-runner event her last time. Threatening to come good, so worth taking a chance on. Second of 16 over C&D last month (albeit well beaten) and she's a solid contender.
6th	12 6th (12) (8/1 -14%) Doctor Khan Junior	8 8/1(-14%)	(12) Doctor Khan Junior 8/1, C&D winner in May who backed it up with creditable fourth of 16 in handicap here (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Not fully exposed and likely to go well again. Won big-field C&D handicap in May then failed to settle when fourth here last time.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 -10%) Cliffcake	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Cliffcake 22/1, Successful at Beverley in May and has remained in form since. Likely to find one or two better handicapped but he should give his running again. Only fifth at Doncaster last time but running well previously and might not be far away.
8th	11 8th (11) (33/1 -83%) Sun Power	33 33/1(-83%)	(11) Sun Power 33/1, Dual winner at 7f for Darryll Holland in 2021. Generally at least respectable efforts this season and small yard had a couple of winners last week. Fair 6f run here latest and not ruled out now back up in trip for his in-form yard.
9th	15 9th (15) (28/1 +15%) Golden Apollo	28 28/1(+15%)	(15) Golden Apollo 28/1, Course winner. Has lacked consistency this season but well capable from this mark on his day, so not a forlorn hope. Mark continues to fall but this 9yo has been soundly beaten more often than not this year.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 +0%) Award Dancer	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Award Dancer 25/1, Ex-Irish gelding who was steadily improving for this stable prior to a poor run at Carlisle last time. Might well bounce back. Of interest on last year's form but beaten a long way on last month's return at Carlisle.
11th	17 11th (17) (50/1 -25%) Ahamoment	50 50/1(-25%)	(17) Ahamoment 50/1, Scored twice in June but tame effort in bid for the hat-trick at Musselburgh last time. Likely to face competition for the lead, and others make more appeal. Won two in a row last month but disappointing at Musselburgh most recently.
12th	16 12th (16) (50/1 +0%) Devilwala	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Devilwala 50/1, Struggling for form and handicapper isn't relenting at present, so others make more appeal. Well beaten the last twice and the first-time tongue-tie needs to prompt a revival.
13th	8 13th (8) (6.5/1 +54%) Thunder Roar	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(8) Thunder Roar 6.5/1, Lightly-raced gelding who returned to form, on yard debut, when taking 11-runner handicap at Ayr in July. Not seen to best effect there last time and remains relatively unexposed. 7f win on stable debut then mid-division over 6f; may have more to offer now back up to 7f.
14th	14 14th (14) (9/1 +44%) Archduke Ferdinand	9 9/1(+44%)	(14) Archduke Ferdinand 9/1, Bagged his first win in UK when narrowly taking 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh earlier this month (final outing for Tracy Waggot) and performed with credit when third at Ayr 4 days ago. Could be involved if the race doesn't come too soon. Third over 1m at Ayr on recent stable debut and might not be far away now back down to 7f.
15th	13 15th (13) (20/1 +20%) Park Street	20 20/1(+20%)	(13) Park Street 20/1, Upped his game to score at Beverley in June and backed it up with a solid showing there 10 days ago. Others look better treated but he should give another good account. Capitalised on reduced mark at Beverley and fair third there since; has an each-way squeak.
16th	6 16th (6) (28/1 +0%) Follow Your Heart	28 28/1(+0%)	(6) Follow Your Heart 28/1, In rude health on the AW earlier this year, winning 3 handicaps on the bounce over 7f. Below form back on turf last time, however, and he's likely to find this too competitive. Well beaten at Chester last month after a break but on a handy mark and not written off.
17th	7 17th (7) (66/1 -100%) Motagally	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Motagally 66/1, Big step back in the right direction when second over C&D on penultimate outing but faild to back it up here last time. Others preferred. Good second of 19 over C&D in May but well beaten over C&D either side of that.

LTO Selection:

QUEST FOR FUN (third) finished under two lengths behind Riot, with Cliffcake (fifth) on his latest outing at Doncaster and he is 3lb better off on this occasion, which could see him turn the tables on his rival. The son of Lope De Vega is now 4lb lower than his last winning mark, so he looks feasibly treated to go very close. Ascot Adventure has put in some solid displays of late and could have a say after his second at Musselburgh.

NO NAY NICKI signalled that she's back in form when runner-up here last time and, from a reduced mark, she's worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of Riot, who scored with a bit in hand at Doncaster recently. The lightly-raced Doctor Khan Junior is another one to consider.

The filly NO NAY NICKI possesses some good C&D form and she is the selection ahead of the well-handicapped Challet.

17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (14/1 -56%) Propitious	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Propitious 14/1, Foaled March 7. €20,000 2-y-o, Eqtidaar filly. Closely related to 6f/7f winner The Cola Brasil and half-sister to 6f winner Fortunate Vision and 7f winner So Savvy. Dam maiden (stayed 1¼m). Wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary to figure on debut. Market should guide. 20,000euros 2yo; has three winning siblings and starts out in a weak race; check betting.
2	4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 +45%) Miguel	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(4) Miguel 5.5/1, Foaled April 27. €10,000 foal, 10,500 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, notably useful French 9f-11f winner Bakhchisaray. Worth a precautionary market check on debut for clues. Half-brother to 2 winners out of useful mare; yard's 2yos are going nicely; check betting.
3	8 3rd (8) (1.38/1 +21%) Acer	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(8) Acer 1.38/1, Harry Angel filly who stepped up on debut experience despite lingering signs of greenness when third of 12 in maiden at Windsor (5.1f) 25 days ago, effort 2f out and keeping on. Player with further progress distinctly possible. Leading form claims upped to 6f but slow ground would be an unknown quantity.
4	7 4th (7) (20/1 -25%) Surface To Air	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Surface To Air 20/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in seller (17/2) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Has shown enough to think he could win a small race but probably not a maiden.
5th	11 5th (11) (3.33/1 +26%) Ventura Empress	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(11) Ventura Empress 3.33/1, Highland Reel filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f). Knew what was required and showed ability when fourth on debut in a Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last month. Seemingly not 100% 9 days later at Kempton (7f) and no surprise to see a better showing. Both runs over 7f, shaping nicely on debut; drop to 6f can help; leading claims.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 +50%) Snow Boots	33 33/1(+50%)	(6) Snow Boots 33/1, Once-raced gelding. 125/1, hinted at ability when seventh of 8 in minor event at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. This ought to reveal more. Showed clear promise in better race at Newbury on debut (6f; 125-1); longer-term prospect.
7th	3 7th (3) (7/1 -75%) Haya Taal	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Haya Taal 7/1, Fair form when second on debut in a Kempton maiden (7f) in June but not in same form when seventh of 12 in novice event at Newbury (6f) 10 days ago, despite being better placed than most. Cheekpieces go on now and not out of things if bouncing back. Promising debut (7f) but no progress dropped to 6f last time; headgear now given a go.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -21%) Danehill Star	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Danehill Star 40/1, Foaled April 11. Ten Sovereigns colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Light Up Our World. Dam a fair maiden from a good family; yard not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
9th	10 9th (10) (18/1 -50%) Tentatively	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Tentatively 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, good) 10 days ago, outpaced halfway but taking the eye with her finishing effort. Will be suited by 7f/nurseries moving forward on that evidence. Second run was better than her first and she's a contender granted another step forward.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 +15%) Regal Fighter	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Regal Fighter 28/1, Thrice-raced colt. 18/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) 42 days ago, in rear and never involved. Nurseries entitled to be more his bag. Modest form in three starts and significant improvement is required.
11th	1 11th (1) (80/1 -142%) Cable Strike	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Cable Strike 80/1, Foaled April 20. Prince of Lir gelding. Dam maiden. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow. Only minor appeal on paper; yard 1-17 with 2yos this year; likely best watched.

LTO Selection:

ACER finished behind a pair of subsequent winners when a good third at Windsor earlier this month and Clive Cox's filly could be a tough nut to crack if running to a similar level here. Haya Taal failed to build on a promising debut effort but he could improve for the addition of cheekpieces. Archie Watson is doubly represented by Ventura Empress and newcomer Propitious. With Hollie Doyle appearing to prefer the former, she could be the pick of the pair.

Despite still showing signs of greenness, ACER stepped up a good deal on her debut run when third in a 12-runner Windsor maiden 25 days ago and, with potential for better still, she gets the nod to come out on top. Ventura Empress and Haya Taal head up the dangers.

Tentatively and Acer are of some interest but dropping to 6f can see VENTURA EMPRESS take a step forward.

17:40 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Down Royal Handicap 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
15	15 (15) (33/1 +0%) Darcy's Rock	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Darcy's Rock 33/1, Below form ninth of 15 in handicap (28/1) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Significantly down in trip. RESERVE Promising return but struggled since; shorter trip and on testing ground may help; reserve.
14	14 (14) (40/1 +0%) Jim's Cracker	40 40/1(+0%)	(14) Jim's Cracker 40/1, Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Significantly down in trip. RESERVE Some promise for Karl Burke but shown nothing for this yard since; reserve.
1	11 1st (11) (7/1 +56%) Spirit Of Eagles	7 7/1(+56%)	(11) Spirit Of Eagles 7/1, 14/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-8; career best over C&D latest but may not want soft ground this time.
2	6 2nd (6) (4.5/1 +25%) Eruption	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(6) Eruption 4.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 12/1, head second of 15 to Zig Zag Zyggy in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Solid claims. 1-21 but major bounce back to form when beaten a head latest; handles conditions.
3	2 3rd (2) (50/1 -52%) Art Of Unity	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Art Of Unity 50/1, Last of 23 in handicap (33/1) at Naas (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Looked regressive in recent times and beaten 22l latest.
4	10 4th (10) (8/1 +0%) Sister Lola	8 8/1(+0%)	(10) Sister Lola 8/1, Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. Off 4 months before eleventh of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft, 12/1) 22 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and weighted to have a say. Best form on AW; may have needed return earlier in the month but seemingly needs further.
5th	9 5th (9) (6.5/1 +7%) Peerless	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(9) Peerless 6.5/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, creditable second of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 57 days ago. Stable in good form. Chance on old form. Distant 2nd latest in 18-runner h'cap but wants quicker ground than this.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/1 +45%) Ever Rock	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) Ever Rock 11/1, C&D winner. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 6¾ lengths tenth of 15 to Zig Zag Zyggy in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Won twice last term; really struggled in 4 starts in 2023; cheekpieces did nothing latest.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 -33%) Pulse Of Shanghai	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Pulse Of Shanghai 12/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Limerick (6.7f, good to soft, 25/1) 44 days ago. Back down in trip. Thirty runs since last win in 2021. Losing run since AW success in March 2021; C&D winner but gone off the boil lately.
8th	5 8th (5) (20/1 +20%) Soyounique	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Soyounique 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, tenth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. 0-12 since leaving Brittain; best form is over further; hard to recommend.
9th	8 9th (8) (4.5/1 +25%) Zig Zag Zyggy	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(8) Zig Zag Zyggy 4.5/1, Won 15-runner handicap (14/1) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago by head from Scarlet Dancer. Ought to be in the shake-up again. Got up late when bouncing back to form latest; still well treated but worst of the draw.
10th	4 10th (4) (3/1 -20%) Scarlet Dancer	3 3/1(-20%)	(4) Scarlet Dancer 3/1, One win from 33 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, unlucky head second of 15 to Zig Zag Zyggy in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 2/1) 21 days ago, closing all way to line after being denied a clear run late on. Big shout. 1-33; knocking on the door lately and only beaten a head latest but may want better ground.

LTO Selection:

A 3lb drop in the ratings for PEERLESS' second-placed effort in an 18-runner affair at Fairyhouse looks potentially lenient and the five-year-old is fancied to record a first success of the season. Eruption appeared to pay the price for going for home too soon when a head second at Bellewstown earlier in the month and she may reverse form with the reopposing winner, Zig Zag Zyggy, now 2lb better off at the revised weights. Spirit Of Eagles and Conversant also look capable of winning at this level and are others to note in a competitive event.

SCARLET DANCER is a long time without a win but still looks the way to go on the back of her unlucky narrow reverse at Bellewstown last time. Eruption dead-heated with the selection that day and must enter calculations, with Sister Lola weighted to have a say too in a very open handicap.

It may be worth taking a chance on CONVERSANT who goes well fresh and should relish conditions

17:45 Down Royal Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:52 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (8.5/1 +23%) Les Bleus	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(14) Les Bleus 8.5/1, €52,000 yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Feathery and 7f/1m winner Red Phoenix. 33/1, held back by inexperience when sixth of 9 in novice at Sandown (5f, good) on debut 73 days ago. Should progress. Showed promise over 5f at Sandown while shaping as if this extra furlong will suit.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +20%) Grey Cuban	6 6/1(+20%)	(6) Grey Cuban 6/1, Foaled April 11. 8,000 gns foal, £20,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Westminster Grey. Dam, 1m-13.4f winner, half-sister to smart 5.4f-7f winner Barney McGrew. £20,000 yearling; by Havana Grey out of a 1m-1m5f winner; check the betting.
3	13 3rd (13) (3.5/1 -40%) Crocus Time	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(13) Crocus Time 3.5/1, Fair form when placed all 3 starts, close third at Windsor 11 days ago. Sets the standard. Consistent thus far; close third at Windsor most recently; holds solid and leading claims.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 +80%) Luas	20 20/1(+80%)	(3) Luas 20/1, 52,000 gns Dark Angel colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 5f (including Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp) winner Wizz Kid out of useful 6.7f winner Lidanski. 10/1, looked clueless when seventh of 9 in novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago. Seemed green and in need of Salisbury debut; may do better.
5th	1 5th (1) (1.2/1 +52%) Habrdi	1.2 1.2/1(+52%)	(1) Habrdi 1.2/1, Foaled March 15. 40,000 gns yearling, Calyx colt. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, sister to useful winner up to 9.5f Turnberry Isle out of useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Rosdhu Queen. 40,000gns yearling; by Calyx; in excellent hands; interesting newcomer.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -100%) Shield Wall	22 22/1(-100%)	(9) Shield Wall 22/1, Foaled April 8. £20,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Closely related to 6f winner Crypto Quest and half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Initiative and 7f winner Beauty's Forte. Dam unraced. £20,000 yearling; siblings include two 6f winners; market informative.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 +45%) Havana Smoke	11 11/1(+45%)	(2) Havana Smoke 11/1, Foaled March 31. €31,000 yearling, £40,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Dam of little account, half-sister to 1¼m/10.3f winner Alexander M and winner up to 7f Rebel Assault (both useful). £40,000 2yo; by Havana Grey out of a maiden; market instructive.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 -25%) Primetime	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Primetime 50/1, 40,000 gns foal, €58,000 yearling, Time Test colt. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Make Fast and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Cranberry and 9.5f winner Sun Festival. Eighth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 125/1) 15 days ago. Likely to find life easier in nurseries shortly.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 -150%) Krysdanjord	25 25/1(-150%)	(10) Krysdanjord 25/1, 20,000 gns yearling, 14,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court gelding. Dam thrice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Eziyra out of useful 9.5f-1½m winner Eytarna. 150/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft) on debut 14 days ago. Weakened into ninth of ten in 7f maiden at the July festival; this looks easier.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 +0%) Asian Tide	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Asian Tide 33/1, Foaled April 17. 55,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold filly. Half-sister to several useful winners in US by Kitten's Joy, including Grade 3 8.5f Granny's Kitten and US Grade 1 9f winner Kitten's Dumplings. Dam US 1m/8.5f winner. 55,000gns yearling; Havana Gold half-sister to six winners; follow the market signals.
11th	7 11th (7) (80/1 -60%) Magnificentforce	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Magnificentforce 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, firm) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Fitting of headgear needs to prompt improvement.
12th	11 12th (11) (80/1 -21%) Rusheen Boy	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Rusheen Boy 80/1, Better effort when sixth of 10 in maiden at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 39 days ago, slowly away. Modest RPRs in two sprint maidens.
13th	8 13th (8) (66/1 +0%) Raft Up	66 66/1(+0%)	(8) Raft Up 66/1, Modest form at best from 3 starts. Thrice-raced colt whose form claims are far from solid.
14th	15 14th (15) (22/1 +12%) Welsh Harbour	22 22/1(+12%)	(15) Welsh Harbour 22/1, Cable Bay filly. Sister to smart winner up to 6.5f King's Lynn and useful winner up to 7f Collinsbay and half-sister to winner up to 6f Spring Is Sprung. 15/2, eighth of 9 in novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) on debut 7 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Had excuses at Haydock last week on debut; may leave that bare form well behind.

LTO Selection:

CROCUS TIME boasts a consistent level of form having finished third on all three starts to date, including here over 7f at the start of the month. The daughter of Acclamation was then beaten less than a length at Windsor and is expected to put her experience to best use. Les Bleus is open to improvement stepping up a furlong in trip after her debut effort at Sandown, while Al Shabab is expected to come forward from his first start at Newbury, where he displayed plenty of inexperience.

AL SHABAB was held back by greenness when failing to meet expectations at Newbury 2 weeks ago and is worth another chance in what looks an ordinary maiden for the track. Crocus Time has the best form so needs considering, while Calyx-colt Habrdi makes the most appeal of the newcomers before market clues.

Crocus Time is respected on form, while AL SHABAB and Les Bleus are interesting with improvement on the cards.

17:52 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:57 Cork Handicap 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (8.5/1 +66%) Gabriella's Spirit	8.5 8.5/1(+66%)	(10) Gabriella's Spirit 8.5/1, Good third of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good, 18/1) 27 days ago, sticking to task. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One to note. 5f Tipperary winner on Irish debut, down in trip again after respectable 6f run on latest.
2	12 2nd (12) (12/1 +0%) Little Queenie	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Little Queenie 12/1, Won 5-runner handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 9/2) 20 days ago, making all. Tricky to fancy back in this much more competitive scenario. Dundalk winner last year; made all for breakthrough turf win at Naas early this month.
3	6 3rd (6) (6.5/1 +13%) Jon Riggens	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(6) Jon Riggens 6.5/1, Latest win at Navan in May. Pulled up in handicap (4/1) at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago won by Harry's Hill, reared and lost all chance at start. Strong market support for him there was interesting. Respected. Lost all chance with slow start at the Curragh, favourite then after several good runs.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 -45%) Dun Na Sead	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Dun Na Sead 8/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (9/2) at Dundalk (5f) 16 days ago by 2½ lengths from Dontspoilasale, driven out. This is tougher but she's on a roll and could prove tough to pass. Has won both starts since third to Gabriella's Spirit at Tipperary in May, big weight now.
5th	8 5th (8) (7/1 +30%) Silmaniya	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Silmaniya 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good length sixth of 16 to Harry's Hill in handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up. Consistent last year, not beaten far in sixth behind Harry's Hill latest, could go close.
6th	5 6th (5) (8.5/1 -21%) Curraheen Princess	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(5) Curraheen Princess 8.5/1, 11/10, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, all out. Another thriving one who demands plenty of respect in hat-trick bid. Tally now stands at eight, twice successful since C&D third behind Running Cool.
7th	9 7th (9) (18/1 +10%) Dontspoilasale	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Dontspoilasale 18/1, Creditable 2½ lengths second of 6 to Dun Na Sead in handicap (5/1) at Dundalk (5f) 16 days ago. Second to Dun Na Sead at Dundalk, trainer also runs the more progressive Running Cool.
8th	4 8th (4) (4/1 +43%) Running Cool	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Running Cool 4/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 6/1) 42 days ago. Can go well again. C&D winner on handicap debut building on maiden win, open to further improvement.
9th	14 9th (14) (10/1 -18%) Mymomentintime	10 10/1(-18%)	(14) Mymomentintime 10/1, 5/2, good second of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good) 23 days ago, nearest finish. That was a good return after a break and he's respected. Fair chance following Tipperary second, may reverse previous Naas form with Harry's Hill.
10th	13 10th (13) (14/1 -75%) So Majestic	14 14/1(-75%)	(13) So Majestic 14/1, Career best when winning 23-runner handicap (4/1) at Naas (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Sosallycanwait, cosily. Hit hard for that (raised 12 lb) but she's a big player nonetheless. Improving filly has gone up 19lb for wins at Down Royal and Naas, more progress feasible.
11th	7 11th (7) (14/1 -17%) Harry's Hill	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Harry's Hill 14/1, 14/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Goes well under this claimer and dangerous again. Bounced back from disappointing Tipperary run when winning at the Curragh, 4lb higher.
12th	2 12th (2) (12/1 +25%) Gustavus Weston	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Gustavus Weston 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, below form tenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft) 6 days ago. Back down in trip. On a very tempting mark. Former Pattern winner, now struggling in handicaps, hard to know if decline is reversible.
13th	11 13th (11) (18/1 -50%) Arnhem	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Arnhem 18/1, First run since leaving Jack W. Davison when respectable 1¼ lengths third of 12 to Dun Na Sead in handicap (7/1) at Down Royal (5f, good) 35 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration. Big chance after strong-finishing third at Down Royal on his first start for this stable.
14th	3 14th (3) (80/1 -100%) Kodi Red	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Kodi Red 80/1, C&D winner. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) on return 83 days ago. Difficult ask. Two wins at two including C&D conditions event, struggled in an early -season Naas outing.

LTO Selection:

A fiercely-competitive affair, with SO MAJESTIC the suggestion. The Kate McGivern-trained three-year-old is one of four chasing a hat-trick, with her recent wins coming at Down Royal and Naas respectively. She comfortably saw off 22 rivals at the County Kildare venue and while rated much higher now, she might still be ahead of the handicapper on a mark of 77. Successful over the course and distance last month, Running Cool is given second preference. He beat Curraheen Princess into third on that occasion and should be able to confirm the form now. Like the aforementioned trio, Dun Na Sead has also won her last two and is sure to have plenty of supporters, with Oisin McSweeney again taking a valuable 5lb off. A strong case can be made for many others, with Rockingham winner Harry's Hill, the Ken Condon trained-Gabriella's Spirit (first time cheekpieces) and the likeable Little Queenie, a few for the shortlist.

Another strong renewal of this good sprint handicap with 4 runners on hat-tricks and RUNNING COOL fancied to come out on top again after his cosy C&D success 6 weeks ago. Dun Na Sead is feared along with Mymomentintime.

The ground may help to bring the best out of SILMANIYA who has a fighting chance of reversing Curragh form with Harry's Hill

17:57 Cork Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:05 York Stakes (Class 3) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.62/1 +51%) Loose Cannon	1.62 1.62/1(+51%)	(3) Loose Cannon 1.62/1, Foaled April 12. €85,000 yearling, Territories colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Saqr and 2-y-o 1¼m winner Floripa. Very appealing newcomer for top yard that enjoys plenty of success here. 85,000euros yearling related to useful winners and dam won over 1m at two.
2	9 2nd (9) (33/1 -65%) Candonomore	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Candonomore 33/1, Foaled February 2. 20,000 gns yearling, Almanzor colt. Dam, useful French 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Lady Galore. 20,000gns yearling; second foal; dam French 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 93).
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 +30%) Sailthisshipalone	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Sailthisshipalone 7/1, 14,000 gns foal, €30,000 yearling, 55,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Gold colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Dreaming Spires. 18/1, fourth of 12 at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 7 days ago (Polly The Rocket third). Should progress. Produced good late work over 6f at Pontefract and now goes further.
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 +0%) Apiarist	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Apiarist 10/1, Foaled February 11. 100,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 7f winner Dabyah and useful 1m winner Sam Gold. Dam 9.7f winner. Local yard introduce some of their good ones here so he's one to note. Nice pedigree and trainer likes to introduce some of his better 2yos at this venue.
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +14%) Overlooked	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Overlooked 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 at Sandown (7f, good, 22/1) 21 days ago. More needed. Not beaten far in good novices the last twice; big player if coping with softer ground.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 -17%) Polly The Rocket	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Polly The Rocket 14/1, Profitable filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Danzart. 28/1, third of 12 at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 7 days ago, taking keen hold. Entitled to improve. Showed speed over Pontefract's 6f last week before weakening into third; has ability.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Alfie Boy	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Alfie Boy 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 13/2, tenth of 12 at Pontefract (6f, good) 7 days ago. Looks one for handicaps. Two defeats and likely to be more competitive when sent into nurseries.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 +20%) Quintus Maximus	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Quintus Maximus 16/1, Kitten's Joy colt. Dam smart winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f winner). 28/1, last of 11 at Haydock (7f, firm) on debut 44 days ago, folding having made the running to halfway. Hard to fancy after that even with Murphy up. Weak in the betting at Haydock (7f; 28-1) and dropped out to finish last.
9th	2 9th (2) (6.5/1 +0%) Arc Shadowfax	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(2) Arc Shadowfax 6.5/1, Left debut form well behind when winning 6f maiden at Redcar in May. Gelded, 9/2, below form sixth of 12 in nursery at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Probably vulnerable under his penalty now. 6th in a nursery here latest; vulnerable to improvers but unlikely to be far away.
10th	8 10th (8) (66/1 -371%) Batal Dandy	66 66/1(-371%)	(8) Batal Dandy 66/1, Foaled April 17. 35,000 gns 2-y-o, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Western Music and 2-y-o 9f winner St Pantaleon. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1½m-1¾m winner Western Devil. 35,000gns 2yo; stable had a very well-backed newcomer go in at Beverley earlier this week.
11th	10 11th (10) (6.5/1 -63%) Bella Wella	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(10) Bella Wella 6.5/1, 4,000 gns foal, Land Force filly. Dam 1½m-13.3f winner out of smart 1¼m-1½m winner Briolette. 6/1, won 6-runner maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago, staying on well. That was a thin race but she did it well and can't be ruled out with her sights raised here. Lost lengths at the start so did well to lead when it mattered at Carlisle; promising.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner in maiden company on her debut earlier this month, BELLA WELLA could be worth siding with stepping up in class. She left the impression that there would be more to come on that occasion and she is taken to get the better of Polly The Rocket, who finished a fair third over 6f at Pontefract on her racecourse bow. Sailthisshipalone finished a staying-on fourth that day and cannot be ruled out either.

This could go to a newcomer and before market clues LOOSE CANNON gets the vote as he makes plenty of appeal on paper for a yard that enjoys plenty of success here. Apiarist is another expensive debutant to note, while Bella Wella is entitled to build on her Carlisle success and could shake things up.

The newcomers are interesting but OVERLOOKED hasn't been too far away in decent-looking novices of late and this does look easier.

18:05 York Stakes (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Chepstow Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 -45%) Starry Eyes	4 4/1(-45%)	(8) Starry Eyes 4/1, Modest mare. Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. Has to be taken seriously. Just 2-44 but drops to this level for the first time and has a good chance at the weights.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 +40%) Doonbeg Farmer	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Doonbeg Farmer 12/1, Untrustworthy individual. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Could be given a strong chance at this level on best form, but a while since he showed it.
3	11 3rd (11) (6/1 +50%) Stamford Blue	6 6/1(+50%)	(11) Stamford Blue 6/1, Modest colt. Creditable fourth of 14 in minor event (22/1) at Bath (8f, good) 2 days ago. Unplaced all ten starts; fourth at Bath on Wednesday and each-way claims on that form.
4	10 4th (10) (2.75/1 +61%) Kirikiriroa	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(10) Kirikiriroa 2.75/1, Modest filly. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Held in six starts but this is a drop in grade; market confidence would be interesting.
5th	5 5th (5) (3.5/1 +36%) Latent Heat	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(5) Latent Heat 3.5/1, Temperamental sort. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 9 days ago. Not discounted. Drops to this level for the first time; could go well, especially if ground on soft side.
6th	9 6th (9) (5.5/1 +39%) Ceilidh King	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(9) Ceilidh King 5.5/1, Modest gelding. 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago. Has not built on some initial promise and is hard to recommend despite the drop in class.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 +0%) Gonzaga	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Gonzaga 25/1, Poor gelding. Remains a maiden after 45 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7.1f, good to firm) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Close fourth in a handicap here eight days ago but that took his record to 0-45.
8th	2 8th (2) (18/1 -80%) Ballet Blanc	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Ballet Blanc 18/1, Modest filly. Tenth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm) 33 days ago, very slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Just beaten in a similar race here on her penultimate start; claims on that form.
9th	1 9th (1) (40/1 +20%) Apache Portia	40 40/1(+20%)	(1) Apache Portia 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Not beaten that far in a similar contest here last month but still hard to fancy.
10th	6 10th (6) (33/1 -50%) Merlins Muse	33 33/1(-50%)	(6) Merlins Muse 33/1, Poor mare. Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Tenth of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 125/1) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Out of the frame in eight starts for this yard; of interest only if popular in the market.

LTO Selection:

STARRY EYES didn't look the easiest of rides when finishing a creditable fourth at Windsor 25 days ago, but Brett Johnson's mare has an excellent chance on these terms and she is fancied to strike dropped into classified company. Latent Heat is likely to figure following a series of consistent efforts, while the Johnny Murtagh-trained Kirikiriroa appeals most of the remainder.

STARRY EYES' slow starts are not ideal but it may not matter in a race this weak. Kirikiriroa and Latent Heat are feared most.

The vote goes to STARRY EYES who wasn't beaten far in a Windsor handicap this month and drops to this level for the first time.

18:15 Chepstow Stakes (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Down Royal Maiden 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (100/1 -52%) Donegal Star	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Donegal Star 100/1, (Production):sixth foal: dam unraced. Sixth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Underdefloorboards.
1	7 1st (7) (4.5/1 -50%) Golden Spangle	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(7) Golden Spangle 4.5/1, Fair filly. Creditable second of 14 in maiden (13/2) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Stable having good spell. Likely contender. 0-12 but she's been banging on the door in maiden and handicap company from 6f to 1m.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -115%) Nakassama	14 14/1(-115%)	(3) Nakassama 14/1, Once-raced gelding. Second of 11 in claimer (40/1) at Fairyhouse (10f, good) on debut 16 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. F. Levins. Should improve. Nearly won a claimer first time out but it was a modest race; likely to need more here.
3	4 3rd (4) (0.73/1 +51%) Tommy Thug	0.73 0.73/1(+51%)	(4) Tommy Thug 0.73/1, Promising individual. Much improved when second of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 8 days ago and may have more to offer yet. Much improved to finish second at Leopardstown and major form claims in this company.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +20%) Doctor Parnassus	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Doctor Parnassus 8/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 87 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Dan Skelton. Performed well on latest start in this sphere but that was some time ago. Lost his way over jumps for the Skeltons and he's 0-10 on the Flat.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 -150%) Brave Thought	25 25/1(-150%)	(5) Brave Thought 25/1, Once-raced filly. 125/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 16 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip. Merits consideration. Started slowly at Dundalk (1m) but showed some ability in keeping on for fifth (of 14).
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -56%) Mambo De La Luna	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Mambo De La Luna 25/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden (80/1) at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Work to do. Beaten about 13l and 16l in 1m4f/1m3f maidens and was keeping on both times.
7th	9 7th (9) (80/1 -100%) Medici Pass	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Medici Pass 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft, 28/1) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy. Beaten in the region of 10l in maidens at Killarney (1m) and the Curragh (7f).
8th	10 8th (10) (5.5/1 +31%) Rhodesia	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(10) Rhodesia 5.5/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, seventh of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) 28 days ago. Others preferred. Probably ran better over 7f at the Curragh than she did over 1m2f on return visit.
9th	2 9th (2) (25/1 +50%) Grann's Boy	25 25/1(+50%)	(2) Grann's Boy 25/1, Zoffany gelding. Dam 1m winner. Second foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 79), half-sister to 1m-1m2f winner Madame Peltier.
10th	11 10th (11) (125/1 -150%) Shall I Walk	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) Shall I Walk 125/1, Second Thought filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-10.7f winner Hurricane Cass and 10.7f winner Nevada Brave. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Hurricane Cass (RPR 96) and Nevada Brave (66).

LTO Selection:

TOMMY THUG showed improvement from his debut with a good second in a decent looking maiden at Leopardstown last week, and rates as a solid option on this quick return to action. The son of Churchill is likely to be a lot wiser and another step forward can bring about a breakthrough success. Rhodesia actually finished a place ahead of him at the Curragh on her reappearance and she is feared most. Nakassama and Golden Spangle complete the shortlist.

This can go to TOMMY THUG, who left his debut form behind when runner-up at Leopardstwon last week and remains with potential. Golden Spangle and Brave Thought rate the principal dangers.

Golden Spangle is solid but TOMMY THUG has had fewer chances and his Leopardstown effort was highly encouraging.

18:20 Down Royal Maiden 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:27 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6.5/1 +0%) Say Hello	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(2) Say Hello 6.5/1, Sixth of 8 in maiden at Pontefract (6f) 46 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers on first time and she's of interest on her debut form. May turn things around now handicapping with headgear applied; not dismissed.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +58%) She Is A Keeper	5 5/1(+58%)	(9) She Is A Keeper 5/1, Took another step forward when second of 5 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f) 18 days ago, running on. Makes handicap debut and limit not yet reached. Latest effort sets her up promisingly for a crack at nurseries; nicely weighted; respected.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Johnny Johnson	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(1) Johnny Johnson 4.5/1, Progressive form, fourth of 12 in a maiden at Windsor at the beginning of the month. Opening mark very fair. Form of latest effort (5f) has substance; fighting chance if he lasts home back at 6f.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 -33%) Guns And Flowers	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Guns And Flowers 12/1, First run since leaving Adrian Murray when winning 8-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 50 days ago, driven out. Makes handicap debut and may have more to offer for this yard. Gamely made all in Chelmsford AW maiden on debut for new yard; may progress further.
5th	4 5th (4) (7.5/1 +0%) Art Historian	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(4) Art Historian 7.5/1, Lacked a change of pace when fifth of 6 in nursery at Leicester (7f) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces may sharpen him up but drop back in trip isn't sure to suit. Interesting with cheekpieces fitted, as he gives the impression headgear will suit.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +0%) Mart	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Mart 14/1, Took a backward step when fifth of 9 dropped to 5f at Nottingham. Better expected away from soft ground and switched to a nursery back up in trip. May be capable of finishing with greater purpose now qualified for nurseries.
7th	6 7th (6) (5.5/1 +39%) Kitty Bennet	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(6) Kitty Bennet 5.5/1, Third of 10 in novice event at Yarmouth (5.2f) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut trying 6f for the first time. Out of a 6f winner for her owners; interesting upped to this distance on handicap debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 +0%) States	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) States 20/1, Improved for 6f when third at Newmarket (Rowley) in May. Well handicapped on that run but cheekpieces on for first time when eighth of 11 switched to a nursery. Form has a patchy look to it. Seemed to run well on the other course here in May; has failed to back up that form.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -20%) Lightning Point	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Lightning Point 9/1, Failed to progress from his debut, fourth of 8 in novice event (9/2) at Chester (5.1f, heavy) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut for good yard returned to 6f. Reasonably consistent thus far; holds solid claims on nursery debut.
10th	11 10th (11) (8.5/1 -21%) Dan Dee Prince	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(11) Dan Dee Prince 8.5/1, Cheekpieces on for the first time when a good second of 9 in nursery at Pontefract (6f) 17 days ago. 2 lb rise looks very fair so he's on the shortlist. Good second at Pontefract on nursery debut; that form has been boosted since; solid chance.
11th	10 11th (10) (50/1 -257%) Jungle Dance	50 50/1(-257%)	(10) Jungle Dance 50/1, First run since leaving W. P. Browne when fifth of 11 in novice event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) a month ago. Needs to leave that run well behind. Not especially solid but this switch to handicap level may have positive effect.

LTO Selection:

Guns And Flowers got off the mark on her first start for Alice Haynes at Chelmsford last month and she has to warrant plenty of respect on her nursery bow. Dan Dee Prince benefited from cheekpieces when filling the runner-up spot at Pontefract and is capable of another decent showing, but the vote goes to SHE IS A KEEPER. Second at Chepstow on her latest outing, Richard Hannon's filly makes plenty of appeal off what appears to be a workable mark.

A tightly-knit nursery with DAN DEE PRINCE just about the most appealing at the foot of the weights given he reacted really well to cheekpieces at Pontefract 17 days ago. Johnny Johnson, Kitty Bennet and Guns And Flowers are just a trio of potential threats.

A typically tricky nursery for the time of year. DAN DEE PRINCE is the suggestion, ahead of She Is A Keeper.

18:27 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:32 Cork Stakes 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (0.44/1 +65%) Vain Gloria	0.44 0.44/1(+65%)	(7) Vain Gloria 0.44/1, Promising sort. Won 14-runner maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 3/1) on debut 10 days ago, impressively. Can make presence felt. Cosy Killarney maiden win; she should have improved from that run and is greatly respected.
6	6 (6) (3.5/1 +0%) Pink Sorrel	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(6) Pink Sorrel 3.5/1, Promising individual. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner maiden at the Curragh (8f, good, 11/1) 27 days ago, going clear. Trainer going well. Expected to be bang there. Back to best when winning a Curragh maiden over this trip in fine style; a player.
8	8 (8) (7/1 -8%) Kayhana	7 7/1(-8%)	(8) Kayhana 7/1, Thrice-raced winner. Last of 6 in minor event (7/2) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on reappearance 73 days ago. Yard having good spell. Could prove a different proposition with a turn under her belt. Poor on seasonal debut but yard is in better form now so a chance if back to her best.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -43%) Michigan State	10 10/1(-43%)	(2) Michigan State 10/1, Debut winner in Britain in 2021. Off 20 months, shaped encouragingly when third of 8 in minor event at Bellewstown (12.2f, good to soft, 12/1) on return for new yard 22 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Comeback run over 1m4f at Bellewstown; cuts back sharply in trip but can't be ignored.
4	4 (4) (18/1 +64%) Soi Dao	18 18/1(+64%)	(4) Soi Dao 18/1, Fair filly. One win from 23 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Killarney (8.2f, good) 9 days ago. Not been beaten far in handicaps lately but has a lot to find in this company.
1	1 (1) (66/1 -313%) Ayrton	66 66/1(-313%)	(1) Ayrton 66/1, Fairly useful form in France. 19/1, 7¼ lengths last of 5 to Haya Zark in listed race at Longchamp (9.9f, good). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving Jean-Claude Rouget. Won at 2 in France; returns from an absence for new yard; best watched for now.
3	3 (3) (200/1 -100%) My Boy Teddy	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) My Boy Teddy 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft, 150/1) 73 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Beaten a long way in three maidens and is out of his depth.
5	5 (5) (200/1 -60%) Super Surprise	200 200/1(-60%)	(5) Super Surprise 200/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 200/1, tenth of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good) on flat debut 9 days ago, very slowly away. Tailed-off in two bumpers and soundly beaten in a 1m Killarney claimer; can't be fancied.

LTO Selection:

Paddy Twomey looks to have found a nice opportunity for VAIN GLORIA to follow up on her recent debut success. A 75,000-euro yearling purchase, she made the perfect start at Killarney, comfortably beating 13 rivals, with Letiza, who reopposes now and is better off at the weights, back in third. Pink Sorrel made the breakthrough on her fourth start at the Curragh and she is given second preference after that convincing success. Kayhana is the highest rated of those with a mark and is likely to have plenty of supporters. She was fifth of 11 in a Listed contest at Leopardstown on Champions Weekend but disappointed on her return at Killarney in May. Michigan State is the most interesting of the remainder. Long absent after winning on debut at Wolverhampton in November of 2021, he made his debut for Fozzy Stack on his return at Bellewstown earlier this month, finishing a solid third behind Party Central. Back in trip now to a mile, he should be able to make his presence felt.

VAIN GLORIA looked a useful prospect when scoring comfortably on her recent Killarney debut and can make it 2-2, perhaps at the main expense of fellow 3-y-o filly Pink Sorrel who got off the mark in maiden company at the Curragh on Irish Derby weekend. Dermot Weld's Kayhana may prove best of the rest.

18:32 Cork Stakes 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/1 +55%) Manila Scouse	5 5/1(+55%)	(4) Manila Scouse 5/1, Low mileage for a 4-y-o sprinter and not for the first time this year he shaped up well when second at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on penultimate start 18 days ago. Raced closer to the pace than ideal back at that venue since and better showing not ruled out. Had excuse at Ayr latest; had been running well beforehand; this is competitive though.
7	7 (7) (5.5/1 +45%) Little Muddy	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(7) Little Muddy 5.5/1, Dual winner already this campaign and she pulled clear of the remainder when finding only Roundhay Park too strong in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. Mark has crept up 2 lb but she's a reliable type and ought to go well again. Career best when 2nd to Roundhay Park over C&D recently; should be involved again.
16	16 (16) (6.5/1 +46%) Sir Maxi	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(16) Sir Maxi 6.5/1, Lower in weights than he's ever been and confirmed more positive signs from Beverley when successful at Pontefract (6f) 7 days ago, a well-run race/drop in trip serving him well. Competitive from higher marks previously so not ruled out under a penalty. Powered home at Pontefract last week on the drop back to 6f; sound claims under penalty.
3	3 (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Cooperation	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(3) Cooperation 6.5/1, Essentially proved a model of consistency for this yard, resuming winning ways at Thirsk (6f) in May and fared best of those drawn high when fourth at Haydock (6f, firm) a month later. Versatile as regards ground and one to be interested in operating from same mark. Ran well against a draw and pace bias at Haydock latest; conditions fine; one to consider.
12	12 (12) (7.5/1 +17%) Oso Rapido	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(12) Oso Rapido 7.5/1, Better signs when fifth in a C&D handicap on penultimate start and duly turned in best effort of the campaign when runner-up at Catterick (6f) 9 days ago, just failing. Eased 2 lb since and with Oisin Murphy a very eye-catching booking, he's one for the shortlist. 3lb well-in and Oisin Murphy booked; behind a few of these here 13 days ago but e-w claims.
10	10 (10) (9/1 +36%) Muscika	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Muscika 9/1, C&D winner who added another 3 AW victories to his tally from marks in the 70's over the winter. Mixed bag on turf in recent months but eased in weights and bounced back to form when fourth behind Roundhay Park recently. 4th to Roundhay Park over C&D latest; on a dangerous mark; enters calculations.
14	14 (14) (9/1 +55%) Asadjumeirah	9 9/1(+55%)	(14) Asadjumeirah 9/1, Consistent sort who hasn't won for a while and may of just found busy spell catching up with him when sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago. One of 3 runners from this yard. In good form of late but this looks a competitive spot in which to end his barren spell.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +0%) Roundhay Park	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Roundhay Park 10/1, Eased in weights and doubled tally for the season when landing 16-runner C&D handicap 13 days ago, nicely on top of remainder with re-opposing Little Muddy. Hit with a 4 lb rise for that success and he wouldn't be certain to arrive here in same form. Has conditions to suit and won well over C&D 13 days ago; up 4lb but a solid contender.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Le Beau Garcon	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Le Beau Garcon 12/1, Dual winner as a juvenile and he's been shaping up well of late, noted staying on final 1f when fourth in 18-runner handicap here (5f) 2 weeks ago. Remains pretty low-mileage and worth another crack at this trip on that evidence. Losing run continues but the ability is there if return to 6f sparks something.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -33%) Cairn Gorm	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Cairn Gorm 12/1, Gelded/had wind op and returned with good fourth at Windsor (6f) last month and did as well to finish as close as he did when third at Doncaster (6f) 4 weeks ago, pulling hard early but staying on. Has fallen to a career-low mark and not underestimated for shrewd stable. Two promising runs this year and set to go well with conditions to suit.
17	17 (17) (22/1 -38%) Kats Bob	22 22/1(-38%)	(17) Kats Bob 22/1, Twice a winner in 6f handicaps last term and steadily returned to form this time around, best effort for some time when second at Hamilton (6f) 4 weeks ago. Comes here operating from last winning mark but this a higher grade than she usually contests. Good second last time but in Class 6 company; much more on his plate today.
11	11 (11) (25/1 +11%) Bellagio Man	25 25/1(+11%)	(11) Bellagio Man 25/1, Exploits mixed since resuming winning ways at Southwell (6f) in February but lower in weights on turf and returned to form when third at Haydock (6f) 7 days ago, keeping on final 1f. However, his habit of missing the break tempers enthusiasm. Should be well treated off his lower turf mark but that hasn't proved the case this summer.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +18%) Object	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Object 33/1, Winless since 2021 and whilst he proved he retains his ability when third at Thirsk (5f) in May, he's not been able to replicate that level either outing since, well held at Beverley early on last month. One good run for this yard in May; not in the same form twice since; others safer.
18	18 (18) (40/1 -33%) Hurstwood	40 40/1(-33%)	(18) Hurstwood 40/1, Not seen to best effect on first 2 starts this season but firmly back on track when landing 11-runner Ripon handicap (6f) in June. Hard to knock his efforts in defeat from inflated mark since but he'll need to pull out more to play a lead role in this deeper affair. 6f win at Ripon last month came in a Class 6; likely to be vulnerable in this grade.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -25%) Selby's Pride	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Selby's Pride 50/1, Bounced right back to form with cheekpieces left off at Hamilton (6f) last August. Disappointed final 2 starts but did shape as though she'd strip fitter for first start for 6 months at Ripon (6f) in April. However, gone absent again subsequently. On a winning mark but she made a low-key reappearance and this looks too competitive.
13	13 (13) (80/1 -100%) Murbih	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Murbih 80/1, All 3 victories gained on AW, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f) in March. Well beaten twice on turf earlier this term and merely ticking over back on artificial surfaces in recent weeks. Others preferred. Capable on AW but 0-10 on turf; quiet at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; others safer.

LTO Selection:

The race in which Roundhay Park (winner), Little Muddy (second), Muscika (third) and Oso Rapido (fourth) competed in here 13 days is a strong reference point and each is considered with similar ground conditions forecast. The last-named of that quartet appeals most on the revised terms and could provide a bit of value in his attempt at turning the form around. However, LE BEAU GARCON has also shaped up nicely in recent efforts and returning to 6f could provide the key to unlocking further success.

Having added to his tally at Thirsk in April, COOPERATION confirmed he's still very much one to be interested in when doing best of those drawn high when fourth at Haydock (6f) in June and, most consistent for this yard and versatile as regards ground, he earns the vote to confirm his present mark well within reach. Oso Rapido, following his good second at Catterick 9 days ago, rates the lead threat under Oisin Murphy. Ramiro and Le Beau Garcon complete the shortlist.

Cooperation looks booked for another big run but SIR MAXI powered home dropped to 6f last week and he can follow up.

18:40 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2.5/1 -33%) Straits Of Moyle	2.5 2.5/1(-33%)	(2) Straits Of Moyle 2.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Richard Fahey when good third of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Nottingham (5f, soft) 10 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off the same mark. Ran well for 3rd on recent stable debut (5f, soft); one to consider at this level.
3	3 (3) (2.75/1 +39%) Connie's Rose	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(3) Connie's Rose 2.75/1, 4-time course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Sixth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Three wins this year, two over C&D; below best last time but can bounce back quickly.
7	7 (7) (4.5/1 +55%) Fossos	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(7) Fossos 4.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. 18/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 2 days ago. 4 lb out of the handicap but still not ruled out. Three C&D wins last year; broke more smartly when second at Bath on Wednesday; chance.
5	5 (5) (5/1 -11%) Therehegoes	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Therehegoes 5/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Respectable third of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 2 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. Comes here in good form but ground any slower than good would be a concern.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +14%) Kyber Crystal	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Kyber Crystal 6/1, C&D winner. Winner here in June. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (7/2) at Nottingham (5f, soft) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. C&D winner last month but not quite so good twice since; up in class this time.
1	1 (1) (18/1 -157%) Amor De Mi Vida	18 18/1(-157%)	(1) Amor De Mi Vida 18/1, Unreliable type. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Good efforts the last twice but soft in the going description would raise doubts.
4	4 (4) (80/1 -264%) Kingsbury	80 80/1(-264%)	(4) Kingsbury 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good to firm, 11/1) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Low-key return from long absence three weeks ago; something to prove now handicapping.

LTO Selection:

STRAITS OF MOYLE was not beaten far at all when third at Nottingham 10 days ago and Robert Cowell's gelding could be hard to beat off the same mark here. Amor De Mi Vida has also been running well in defeat of late and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Kyber Crystal and Connie's Rose.

STRAITS OF MOYLE made a promising start for his new yard when runner-up at Nottingham and is taken to go one better now off an unchanged mark. Therehegoes and Kyber Crystal appeal as the duo to give Robert Cowell's new recruit most to do and can chase him home in that order.

Straits Of Moyle ran well on his stable debut but course regular CONNIE'S ROSE may be the answer.

18:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:55 Down Royal Handicap 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (4/1 -33%) Boher Road	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Boher Road 4/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Navan (10f, soft, 2/1) 13 days ago, keeping on well. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated. Both wins on soft ground; up 5lb for latest success; handy draw for his preferred tactics.
6	6 (6) (5/1 -43%) Hutton Glen	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Hutton Glen 5/1, Consistent sort who posted another solid effort when second of 8 in maiden (7/2) over C&D (good) 34 days ago. May have more to offer on handicap debut. Runner-up in two of his last 3 starts but needs to step up on latest C&D run now h'capping.
12	12 (12) (5/1 +0%) Eastern Legend	5 5/1(+0%)	(12) Eastern Legend 5/1, Acquitted himself well in all 3 starts this term, latest when fifth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. 0-6; not beaten far in 2 h'cap starts this month; return to 1m2f may help.
11	11 (11) (5.5/1 +31%) Devore	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(11) Devore 5.5/1, Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 43 days ago, keeping on well. Yard in good form. Respected. Won at 7f on h'cap bow; hasn't managed to build on that; others on better marks.
5	5 (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Alma Libre	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(5) Alma Libre 5.5/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in June. Respectable seventh of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, good, 7/2) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Career best on penultimate start and may resume progress back at this trip.
4	4 (4) (7/1 +22%) Spy	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Spy 7/1, Unreliable individual. Unable to build on encouraging hurdles debut for new connections in a couple of outings since but posted respectable fifth of 14 back on the level at Roscommon (10f) 24 days ago. Soft ground a concern, though. Turf win came on quick ground; solid run back on the Flat latest; unproven on soft.
9	9 (9) (8/1 +76%) Draco Pulchrac	8 8/1(+76%)	(9) Draco Pulchrac 8/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap (14/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) 27 days ago. Claims on best form. Both wins have come on AW; 0-13 on turf; promising return before lesser run over this trip.
10	10 (10) (18/1 -13%) Savigny	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Savigny 18/1, Ninth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (12.8f, good, 50/1) 36 days ago. Blinkers/ tongue strap on 1st time. Improvement required on handicap debut. Shown promise in maidens; possibly didn't stay latest; no chances taken with his mark.
8	8 (8) (18/1 +18%) Mads Black Eights	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Mads Black Eights 18/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 16/1). Off 177 days. Must improve. Generally in good form on AW through the winter; likely to need this and want it quicker.
3	3 (3) (28/1 +44%) Team Of Firsts	28 28/1(+44%)	(3) Team Of Firsts 28/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Others preferred. Losing run since heavy ground win in 2021; lost his way of late and hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

EASTERN LEGEND was not beaten far when fifth off this mark over a mile at Leopardstown a couple of weeks ago and a reproduction of that level of form would give him a big chance here. The unexposed Hutton Glen has shown plenty of ability in maidens and could prove to be the main threat to the selection now switched to handicaps. That said, the likes of Boher Road, Alma Libre and Spy should not be underestimated.

BOHER ROAD upped his game when resuming winning ways at Navan earlier this month and remains feasibly treated. He may be able to follow up. Eastern Legend and Hutton Glen are feared most.

A 5lb rise looks fine for BOHER ROAD who made all earlier in the month and there's a chance he could get another uncontested lead

18:55 Down Royal Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:02 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (3/1 +45%) Gordon Grey	3 3/1(+45%)	(6) Gordon Grey 3/1, Shaped well in a Newbury maiden last October and, while he's yet to match that, he appeals as the sort to do better now venturing into handicaps back up in trip under a change of rider. May be capable of progress now handicapping; he is bred to do better.
9	9 (9) (3.33/1 -33%) Al Hargah	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(9) Al Hargah 3.33/1, Improved taking on her elders for the first time when off the mark at Leicester (8.2f) in July. Took another step forward returned to her own age group when finding only one too good at Newbury (1m) last week and ought to go well again back up in trip. Improved form in 1m handicaps this month; likely player if proving as good back at 1m2f.
3	3 (3) (4.5/1 +31%) Eton College	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(3) Eton College 4.5/1, Turned in best effort of the season to end a losing run in 7-runner handicap (7/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 7 days ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Carries penalty and not an obvious type to follow up on this first try at 10f. Regained the winning thread at Nottingham last week; still well treated on peak form.
1	1 (1) (5.5/1 +73%) Total Lockdown	5.5 5.5/1(+73%)	(1) Total Lockdown 5.5/1, C&D winner last August and stepped up on his reappearance when sixth here (good to firm) 27 days ago, though didn't impress with his head carriage. Has since left John Butler. Dead-heated in C&D event last August; inconsistent since; debut for new trainer.
2	2 (2) (6/1 -50%) Squeezebox	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Squeezebox 6/1, Firmly back on track when registering a first success in 1m handicap at Yarmouth in June. Not seen to best effect from the same mark at Newcastle since and remains unexposed for current yard. Interesting on first try at 10f. Off the mark at Yarmouth on most recent turf start; may have more to offer on grass.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +72%) Control	7 7/1(+72%)	(8) Control 7/1, Fair maiden who ran respectably without suggesting she's close to breaking her duck any time soon when sixth of 10 over C&D 4 weeks ago. Blinkers back on. Remains a maiden and isn't particularly solid on 2023 form.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +12%) Bond Spirit	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Bond Spirit 22/1, Has some quirks but in good form on the all-weather in the first half of the year, resuming winning ways at Southwell in May. However, found good run halted there last time and it remains to be seen if he's as effective on turf. Both wins over 1m4f on Southwell AW; something to prove in this scenario.
12	12 (12) (28/1 +44%) Prince Abu	28 28/1(+44%)	(12) Prince Abu 28/1, Has no solid turf form so easily passed over from just out of the handicap. All wins at 1m6f/2m on AW; still has something to prove on turf.
11	11 (11) (40/1 +0%) Tenrai	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Tenrai 40/1, Shaped with some encouragement on debut but has gone backwards since. Step up in trip/first-time blinkers need to bring about improvement. Hopes of a turnaround are pinned on new trip and first-time headgear.

LTO Selection:

ETON COLLEGE gained his reward for a series of placed efforts when getting his head back in front at Nottingham last week and the manner of that victory suggested he could have even more to offer now stepping up in trip. Gordon Grey is an interesting contender on his handicap debut, while others for the shortlist include Al Hargah and Squeezebox.

LADY OF ARABIA paid the price for a big move into contention at Haydock 3 weeks ago, so is well worth another chance to resume her progress, especially with top rider James Doyle now taking over in the saddle. The step back up in trip is a slight question mark for Al Hargah but she's clearly going the right way now and has to be respected. Squeezebox still has potential and is another interesting runner on his first try at 10f.

Preference is for ETON COLLEGE, ahead of Squeezebox. Those two runners are both unexposed beyond 1m.

19:02 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:07 Cork Handicap 10f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +55%) Katonah	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(4) Katonah 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago. Very unlucky in running in Naas event contested by several of these, merits respect.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +0%) Givemefive	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Givemefive 5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good fourth of 16 in handicap (5/1) at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago. Yard having good spell. Should go well again. Comes into the reckoning along with several of these rivals on the evidence of Naas run.
16	16 (16) (5/1 +17%) Lilac Lady	5 5/1(+17%)	(16) Lilac Lady 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good, 16/1) 20 days ago. Merits consideration. Comes into the reckoning on the basis of encouraging second at Naas on second handicap run.
14	14 (14) (6.5/1 +19%) Lucky Question	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(14) Lucky Question 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, good third of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago, nearest finish. Can make presence felt. Only a little more than one length to find with Lilac Lady on running at Naas, fair chance.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +17%) Kirkuila	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Kirkuila 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, creditable ninth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago, not much room. Others have achieved more. Did not get the best of runs at Naas but has plenty to find with several of these rivals.
19	19 (19) (14/1 +44%) Get Set Jet	14 14/1(+44%)	(19) Get Set Jet 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, respectable tenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago, slowly away. RESERVE. First reserve, failed to back up Leopardstown third when down the field at Naas.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -33%) Quiz Test	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Quiz Test 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when good third of 15 in handicap (80/1) at Navan (10f, soft) 13 days ago. Surpassed market expectations with Navan third on yard/handicap/seasonal debut.
7	7 (7) (16/1 +43%) Lady Kai	16 16/1(+43%)	(7) Lady Kai 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (100/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Has contested three Naas maidens over 1m, pedigree implies this longer trip should suit.
13	13 (13) (20/1 +0%) Where R U Now Bob	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Where R U Now Bob 20/1, Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good, 25/1) 20 days ago. Did not stay quite as well as Lilac Lady, Lucky Question and Givemefive when fifth at Naas.
1	1 (1) (25/1 +17%) O Merisi	25 25/1(+17%)	(1) O Merisi 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 43 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Ran in a good maiden at Leopardstown on final qualifying start, could slot in effectively.
17	17 (17) (25/1 +38%) Miss Langmore	25 25/1(+38%)	(17) Miss Langmore 25/1, 33/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago. Best finishing position was obtained in a claimer, no appeal on handicap form.
18	18 (18) (33/1 -65%) Tasmanian Girl	33 33/1(-65%)	(18) Tasmanian Girl 33/1, 40/1, slipped up in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 20 days ago, badly hampered. Something to find on form. Big price when slipped up at Naas, yet to finish in the first four, up against it.
20	20 (20) (33/1 +0%) Silkies Sib	33 33/1(+0%)	(20) Silkies Sib 33/1, Tenth of 11 in claimer at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 11/1) 16 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Hood on 1st time. RESERVE. Second reserve, form in handicaps and claiming races does not inspire confidence, hooded.
12	12 (12) (40/1 -21%) Sunday Evening	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Sunday Evening 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 55 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Must improve. Did not show much for Jessica Harrington including in a 1m handicap at Listowel.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -67%) Bedelia	50 50/1(-67%)	(8) Bedelia 50/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. First run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when ninth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 22/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Never involved over hurdles at Tipperary, won a claimer at Ballinrobe, others preferred.
9	9 (9) (66/1 +34%) Kodihill	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Kodihill 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Makes no appeal following handicap runs at Gowran and Limerick last month.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -89%) Mary Makebelieve	66 66/1(-89%)	(10) Mary Makebelieve 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in maiden at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft, 66/1) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Three maiden runs at under one mile, will need to find plenty of improvement at this trip.

LTO Selection:

ANNO MANNA won with plenty in hand at Killarney and while many dangers are lurking here, she should be able to follow up. A half-sister to 98-rated stable companion Anno Syra, she went up 9lb for her recent success. However, that rise is now offset by Hugh Horgan's valuable 7lb claim. Lilac Lady, Lucky Question and Givemefive all finished ahead of the selection when second, third and fourth behind Slaney Tide at Naas earlier this month. Lucky Question and Givemefive both met with trouble in running and while there is likely to be little between the trio again here, the Johnny Murtagh-trained latter is taken to reverse the form. The progressive O Merisi is sure to have plenty of supporters, with this step up in trip likely to play to his strengths. Handicap debutant Lady Kai is an interesting contender, in the colours of Mick Kinane's wife Catherine. A half-sister to classy five-time winner Mikhail Glinka, she is surely better than what she has shown to date.

SO MESSI improved again when just failing at Killarney 10 days ago and looks ready to strike. Lilac Lady and Givemefive head the dangers.

19:07 Cork Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 York Listed (Class 1) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (2.75/1 +21%) Queen For You	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(8) Queen For You 2.75/1, Won on her debut in striking fashion at Ascot in May and improved significantly on that form when close second in listed race here (7.9f) 16 days later. Not disgraced in Coronation Stakes since and looks worth a crack at this longer trip. Down in grade and up in trip and this 3yo retains considerable potential for top yard.
5	5 (5) (3.5/1 +22%) Electric Eyes	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(5) Electric Eyes 3.5/1, Won on debut as a juvenile and stepped up significantly on that form when second of 14 in Rockfel Stakes (16/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) when last seen in September. Bred for this sort of trip and remains open to improvement on her return, 2yo Group 2 runner-up last autumn; absent since but interesting nevertheless on comeback.
10	10 (10) (5.5/1 -100%) Sparks Fly	5.5 5.5/1(-100%)	(10) Sparks Fly 5.5/1, Much improved switched to turf, completing a 6-timer in Ayr handicap (1m, good) 19 days ago. Steps up to listed company now and looks sure to make her presence felt. Has won handicaps on her last six starts; keeps finding the necessary further improvement.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +50%) Long Ago	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Long Ago 7/1, Won both her starts this season, latest a 7-runner minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm, 5/4) 29 days ago, battling well. This is much tougher but further improvement may be forthcoming. 2-time novice winner; this is much tougher but she's just the type her trainer excels with.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -45%) Golden Lyra	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Golden Lyra 8/1, Useful filly who ended last term with emphatic success in listed race (9.9f, heavy) at Saint-Cloud. Disappointed on return at Nottingham in May but should have conditions to suit here and must enter calulations Disappointing on sole run this season but leading candidate on last year's Listed form.
7	7 (7) (9/1 -13%) Midnight Mile	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) Midnight Mile 9/1, Caused something of a surprise when taking Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f) in October before acquitting herself well in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies on final start. Ran up to best when fourth in the Musidora on return and may have found test too much in Ribblesdale Stakes last time. Warrants respect. Well beaten at Royal Ascot but 4th in the Musidora over C&D previously; could bounce back.
2	2 (2) (16/1 +43%) Mukaddamah	16 16/1(+43%)	(2) Mukaddamah 16/1, Failed to add to debut success in a Wolverhampton novice last year but she often acquitted herself well in good company, not least when fourth in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot. However, yet to fire in a couple of outings this term. Each-way claims on last season's best efforts but not at the same level this term.
3	3 (3) (18/1 +10%) Pink Carnation	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Pink Carnation 18/1, Won twice last season and ran really well under an enterprising ride on her return at Nottingham, drawing several lengths clear halfway and headed only late on. Wasn't in same form at Ayr last time, however, and others more appealing. Listed second on soft in May; each-way possibilities if her preferred slow ground prevails.
4	4 (4) (18/1 +28%) Queen Of The Skies	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Queen Of The Skies 18/1, Highly tried for John & Thady Gosden after winning a Chelmsford novice last year but seemed more comfortable dropped in grade for new yard this term, making the frame in handicaps at Beverley and Newmarket. Asked a bigger question again now, though. In good form in 1m2f handicaps for new yard but has to produce something extra here.
9	9 (9) (100/1 -203%) Scenic	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Scenic 100/1, Fairly useful filly who has upped her game in 2 starts this term, latest when creditable fourth of 8 in listed race at Longchamp (9.9f, good) 47 days ago. More required to take a hand here, however. Respectable Listed performances the last twice but needs a sizeable step forward here.

LTO Selection:

Queen For You was only narrowly denied in Listed company over a mile here in May and followed that up with a respectable effort in the Coronation at Royal Ascot. The daughter of Kingman has to be respected but marginal preference is for ELECTRIC EYES. Karl Burke's filly created a big impression when chasing home subsequent Fillies' Mile winner Commissioning in the Rockfel last year. Her pedigree suggests that she may be better as a three-year-old and should relish this step up in trip. Others to consider are Midnight Mile, Golden Lyra and Long Ago.

SPARKS FLY has been a revelation in recent months and is taken to record her biggest success yet. Golden Lyra was well below her best on her Nottingham return but rates the biggest danger nonetheless, whilst the drop back in trip will suit Midnight Mile and she is also much respected.

The 3yo SPARKS FLY has landed a handicap six-timer and there can be optimism she will take this rise in grade in her stride.

19:15 York Listed (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (1.63/1 +73%) Believe You Me	1.63 1.63/1(+73%)	(6) Believe You Me 1.63/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. Needs to improve but still not fully exposed. Hasn't progressed at all in 1m handicaps, with and without headgear.
4	4 (4) (2.75/1 +0%) Coral Reef	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(4) Coral Reef 2.75/1, 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 32 days ago. Blinkers back on and she's well capable from this mark when on a going day. 0-8 but the return of blinkers should be no bad thing, nor a return to slower ground.
1	1 (1) (3/1 +25%) Phoenix Glow	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Phoenix Glow 3/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in February. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 12/1) 86 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. Has the form to feature and latest Brighton handicap was won by massive improver Quinault.
5	5 (5) (10/1 -25%) Savannah Smiles	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Savannah Smiles 10/1, Winner at Lingfield in June. 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Others preferred. No closer than 5l in two runs for this stable and unraced on slow turf.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +50%) Zalicia Fire	14 14/1(+50%)	(2) Zalicia Fire 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event at Kempton (11f, 100/1). Off 7 months. Significantly down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Three-figure prices for all three starts and pulled hard each time; handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

MOONDIAL was a winner at Salisbury two starts ago and she followed that up with a respectable effort at Kempton last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give the daughter of Time Test a big chance in this moderate event. Phoenix Glow failed to fire when last seen but is a player based on her previous form, while similar comments apply to Coral Reef.

MOONDIAL is the only one who arrives in good form and is taken to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Coral Reef, who should benefit from the return of blinkers. Phoenix Glow is another one to consider.

Moondial ran the best race last time but she has a bit to prove on the ground, whereas CORAL REEF may appreciate getting her toe in.

19:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:25 Down Royal Handicap 13f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (2/1 +20%) White Caviar	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) White Caviar 2/1, In very good form until coming in last of 10 in handicap (10/3) at the Curragh (14f, good) 51 days ago. Yard having good spell so she is well worth another chance and a player at these weights. Won twice at end of last term; too bad to be true latest; return to soft ground will suit.
3	3 (3) (3.33/1 +33%) Mellow Magic	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(3) Mellow Magic 3.33/1, 10¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Powerful Aggie in listed race (13/2) at this course (16.2f, good) 35 days ago, met some trouble. Down in trip. Needs considering. Consistent sort; won on yard debut and gets her conditions for the first time since here.
4	4 (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Gradulations	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(4) Gradulations 3.5/1, Good second of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, good, 10/1) 28 days ago. Must enter calculations. Won Sligo maiden last year; now 1-15; running well of late but mixed record on this ground.
1	1 (1) (6/1 -33%) Zola Sakura	6 6/1(-33%)	(1) Zola Sakura 6/1, 16/1, 6 lengths tenth of 11 to Moracana in listed race at Cork (12.1f, good to soft). Off 98 days. Has work to do. Bolt up at Naas last year but hasn't made the frame at Listed level since; tough mark.
6	6 (6) (8.5/1 -31%) Humtaza	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(6) Humtaza 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, creditable second of 10 in maiden at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut and very much in the picture. 0-5; best run came in Tramore maiden latest; may build on that now h'capping; 1lb wrong.
5	5 (5) (20/1 -43%) Mille Miglia	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Mille Miglia 20/1, 66/1, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.8f, good) 56 days ago. Fairly useful on the all weather, so she's much respected back on the Flat. Struggled over hurdles for this yard; won twice on Flat last year; soft ground a concern.

LTO Selection:

Zola Sakura has been mixing it up in Listed company on her last three outings and she now has her sights lowered, so she should go well. However, the vote goes to GRADULATIONS, who was possibly unlucky to go down by half a length when second at the Curragh last month, as her jockey dropped the whip with a furlong to go, so she did well to finish where she did. She could make amends this time around off a 3lb higher mark, while Humtaza warrants a market check on her handicap bow.

WHITE CAVIAR had seemed on the up until finishing last at the Curragh so is worth siding with off a handy-looking mark to bounce back to form in style. Handicap-debutante Humtaza could emerge as the chief threat, with Gradulations also not taken lightly on the back of her good Curragh second.

It's worth forgiving WHITE CAVIAR's run on quicker ground last time and she had looked highly progressive prior to that

19:25 Down Royal Handicap 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:35 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (0.73/1 +20%) Naqeeb	0.73 0.73/1(+20%)	(4) Naqeeb 0.73/1, Very well bred. Improved from debut (easier to back) in first-time tongue tie when second of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) 70 days ago. Sets the bar pretty high with more to come up in trip. Superbly bred; stayed on for second at Newbury when last seen; should improve further.
3	3 (3) (2.25/1 -29%) Middle Earth	2.25 2.25/1(-29%)	(3) Middle Earth 2.25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, second of 5 in minor event at Kempton (11f) 16 days ago, no match for very promising winner/stablemate. Good shout upped further in trip. Clear promise at Sandown and Kempton, finishing second both times; solid chance.
5	5 (5) (6.5/1 +41%) Marmara Sea	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(5) Marmara Sea 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, creditable second of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW) 10 days ago. Should find a race. Has shown improvement since upped to 1m4f; should perform creditably.
2	2 (2) (16/1 +0%) Highland Song	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Highland Song 16/1, 200,000 gns yearling, Kingman colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 11f In Ecstasy. Dam, 9f winner, sister to smart 8.3f-1½m winner Astronomer. Plenty to recommend him on paper and one to note in the betting. 200,000gns yearling; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -200%) Rosa Chinensis	33 33/1(-200%)	(7) Rosa Chinensis 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 at Kempton (11f, 25/1) 44 days ago, improving on form but not looking too keen. Good second in AW contest at Kempton last time; bit to prove back on turf.
1	1 (1) (200/1 -100%) Desert Glory	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Desert Glory 200/1, Showed a bit in a couple of mile events a year ago (sold from James Tate 6,500 gns in August and gelded/had wind surgery). Was expected to improve. Minor RPRs last July for James Tate; best watched on return to action.
6	6 (6) (300/1 -100%) Miss Bling Bling	300 300/1(-100%)	(6) Miss Bling Bling 300/1, Not beaten another rival in 2 runs. Has no form claims.

LTO Selection:

As a half-brother to Baaeed and Hukum, NAQEEB's reputation went before him on his Leicester debut and he was sent off a warm order. He had to settle for third there, but showed the benefit of the experience when going one place better at Newbury and there are good races to be won with him. Middle Earth has done nothing wrong in finishing second at Sandown and Kempton, and is the obvious danger. The fillies Marmara Sea and Rosa Chinensis are worth a look, as is expensive newcomer Highland Song.

The very well-bred NAQEEB is promising and should have more to offer up in distance so he's hard to get away from. Middle Earth found only a very good prospect from his own yard too good at Kempton and is the danger with the longer trip sure to suit him also. Highland Song is an interesting newcomer.

There should be another step forward from the impeccably bred NAQEEB. Middle Earth is feared most.

19:35 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Cork Handicap 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +0%) Jazzy Dancer	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(4) Jazzy Dancer 4.5/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, good third of 23 in handicap at Naas (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Expected to be bang there from this mark. Solid third in a big field at Naas last time over 5f; best form on a sound surface.
11	11 (11) (6/1 +63%) Samrogue	6 6/1(+63%)	(11) Samrogue 6/1, C&D winner. 33/1, eighteenth of 23 in handicap at Naas (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Won this last year; well beaten on all starts this year but is back to the same mark.
3	3 (3) (6.5/1 +0%) Carlton Banks	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(3) Carlton Banks 6.5/1, Fourth of 11 in handicap (2/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 73 days ago. Backed as though much better was expected and he's not fully exposed. An encouraging fourth at Chepstow on return and can be involved if building on that.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +20%) Californiagoldrush	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Californiagoldrush 8/1, 17/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Needs to cast that effort aside. Below best at Dundalk over 7f last time; yard in form but unraced on ground this slow.
16	16 (16) (9/1 -29%) My Girl Sioux	9 9/1(-29%)	(16) My Girl Sioux 9/1, Creditable fourth of 17 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 13 days ago. Maiden has run well on her last two starts; no ground concerns but needs to find extra.
15	15 (15) (9/1 -13%) Hot Whispers	9 9/1(-13%)	(15) Hot Whispers 9/1, First run since leaving Shane Nolan when respectable fifth of 23 in handicap at Naas (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 30 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Decent run at Naas last time after rearing at the start; needs to find a bit more.
18	18 (18) (11/1 +78%) Linger For Longer	11 11/1(+78%)	(18) Linger For Longer 11/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Killarney (8.2f, good) 9 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. RESERVE. Many fine runs in defeat; no ground concerns and has a chance if getting in; reserve.
1	1 (1) (12/1 -50%) Gobi Star	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Gobi Star 12/1, 5/1, ninth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 16 days ago, though that effort easy to excuse given he was denied a clear run. Looks competitive on form. Has been regressive on turf since the spring and needs to reverse that trend.
17	17 (17) (14/1 +0%) Inishmot Prince	14 14/1(+0%)	(17) Inishmot Prince 14/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap (7/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. RESERVE. Ran a cracker at Bellewstown but was poor on soft at Navan since; reserve.
14	14 (14) (22/1 -120%) Born Invincible	22 22/1(-120%)	(14) Born Invincible 22/1, Course winner. Tenth of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Back down in trip. Last of three wins was over 7f on testing ground at this track last year; below form since.
6	6 (6) (25/1 -56%) Coco Hill	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Coco Hill 25/1, Took a backward step when tenth of 17 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago and has generally failed to fire for current yard. Third at Tipperary but was poor at Navan last time and has to bounce back.
10	10 (10) (25/1 +0%) Patsy Fagan	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Patsy Fagan 25/1, 20/1, seventeenth of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft) 88 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he has a lot to prove at present. Regressive since coming to these shores; dropping in the weights but not easy to fancy.
9	9 (9) (25/1 +50%) Cuala Bula	25 25/1(+50%)	(9) Cuala Bula 25/1, Tenth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good, 66/1) 23 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Beaten less that 3l over 5f at Tipperary last time; has a minor squeak off 2lb lower.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -18%) Cholita	33 33/1(-18%)	(8) Cholita 33/1, Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, heavy, 66/1) 82 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Just a hint of ability in three maidens; down in grade but still not a lot of appeal.
13	13 (13) (66/1 -32%) Cruzer	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Cruzer 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for first time, first run since leaving David Loughnane when ninth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Sligo (5.7f, soft) 89 days ago. Well beaten on handicap/stable debut at Sligo in April; 6lb lower but still has to improve.
12	12 (12) (66/1 +0%) Contradanza	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Contradanza 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, twenty first of 23 in handicap at Naas (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Well beaten in three maidens and on handicap debut, so not easy to fancy.

LTO Selection:

It might be worth taking a chance on BORN INVINCIBLE in this wide-open affair. The seven-year-old chestnut has a course win to her name and while she failed to make an impact on her most recent start at Killarney, she was a solid eighth of 23 on her penultimate outing at the Curragh. Now down to a mark of 44, the three-time winner should be able to make her presence felt here, with any ease in conditions likely to help her cause. My Girl Sioux is another towards the bottom of the handicap and coming from the in-form yard of Andy Slattery, she is given second preference. Fourth on her most recent starts at Bellewstown and Navan respectively, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. A solid fifth of 23 on debut for Denis Hogan, Hot Whispers should give a good account of herself, while others for the shortlist are Californiagoldrush, Carlton Banks, Jazzy Dancer and last year's winner Samrogue.

JAZZY DANCER doesn't find winning easy but he's more reliable than most at this level and his third-place finish in a big-field contest at Naas a month ago is just about the most persuasvie piece of recent form. The money for Carlton Banks last time suggests he's considered to be well handicapped and he's a threat, along with Gobi Star, who got no luck at Fairyhouse.

19:40 Cork Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (1.63/1 +28%) Spirit Dancer	1.63 1.63/1(+28%)	(2) Spirit Dancer 1.63/1, Good C&D record, including a win in this race last year. Shaped well when third on his reappearance at the Dante meeting and not disgraced when mid-field in the John Smith's Cup since. Leading claims back in calmer waters. Plenty of good C&D form (won this last year) and has solid claims.
3	3 (3) (2.75/1 +8%) Box To Box	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(3) Box To Box 2.75/1, Landed a third Chester success of his career last month. Good second of 8 over 11f there since and likely to be in the thick of things under Oisin Murphy. In good form at Chester the last twice, although that unique course brings out his best.
1	1 (1) (5/1 -50%) Brunch	5 5/1(-50%)	(1) Brunch 5/1, Smart course winner. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 29 days ago, left with too much to do. Back on a good mark but the unknown is whether he'll stay the trip. Two-time course winner (7f/1m); stamina the big question but the new trip is worth a go.
6	6 (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Jean Baptiste	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(6) Jean Baptiste 5.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but recent placed efforts over this trip at Chester have been creditable (second to Box To Box first occasion). 2 lb out of the weights. 2lb out of handicap but arrives in good form and is effective here; could be thereabouts.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -50%) Zozimus	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Zozimus 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Respectable fourth of 5 at Hamilton (9f, good) recently but more will be needed if he's to return to winning ways here. The return of cheekpieces could help and he might not be far away.
5	5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Carolus Magnus	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Carolus Magnus 16/1, Several placed efforts in 2022 but ended the year with a disappointing run over 1m here (final start for Andrew Balding). Tongue tied on reappearance for new yard. Engaged 6.30 Yarmouth Thursday. Makes stable debut after absence but on a competitive mark and yard is among the winners.

LTO Selection:

SPIRIT DANCER was far from disgraced when finishing eighth from a wide draw in the John Smith's Cup over C&D recently and this appears a suitable opportunity for the Richard Fahey-trained gelding to notch a first success of the season. Box To Box arrives in good heart and appears the main threat despite the rise in class, while Brunch is dangerous to discount and can go well if seeing out this stiffer test.

SPIRIT DANCER should find this a bit easier than the John Smith's Cup a couple of weeks ago and can land this race for the second year running. Box To Box arrives on trhe back of some good efforts at Chester and is feared most ahead of Brunch, who is a potential class act but has stamina to prove.

C&D regular SPIRIT DANCER (nap) can win this for the second consecutive season. Brunch could be the chief threat.

19:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 -14%) Savalas	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Savalas 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. 9/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good to firm) 32 days ago. In the mix. Comes here in solid form but this is a belated first run over this far.
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Dulcet Spirit	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Dulcet Spirit 4.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Epsom (7f, good) 15 days ago. Shortlisted. Went close on fast ground at Lingfield and again placed at Epsom (good) in a Class 5.
6	6 (6) (6.5/1 +7%) Letter Of The Law	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(6) Letter Of The Law 6.5/1, Latest win at Brighton in May. Fading fifth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good, 11/2) 24 days ago. Back down in trip now so can give a good account. Infrequent winner but capable of going close at this level and versatile trip-wise.
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 -125%) Sapphire's Moon	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(8) Sapphire's Moon 7.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but she posted a very good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 22/1) 8 days ago, sticking to task. Has to be taken seriously despite being 1 lb out of the handicap. Best run for a while when only just missing out over C&D (good) last week; thereabouts.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -33%) Revolutionary Man	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Revolutionary Man 8/1, Latest win at Lingfield in May. Last of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Two near misses on turf before disappointing at Yarmouth; could bounce back.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +0%) Flagman	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Flagman 9/1, Winner at Kempton in May. 4/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, missing break. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort. Well held of late and has questions to answer under these conditions.
7	7 (7) (10/1 +38%) Thewaytothestars	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Thewaytothestars 10/1, Fifth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm) 33 days ago, never nearer. Others have achieved more. Latest Ffos Las effort was more encouraging; seems to be suited by good ground and softer.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +25%) El Maga	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) El Maga 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 40/1) 16 days ago. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Has gone 0-16 since a winning debut two years ago and she's struggling for form.
1	1 (1) (18/1 +28%) Pavlodar	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Pavlodar 18/1, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago. Down in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Well treated on early form but minor efforts for this yard on Flat and over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

Savalas has to be respected having scored over 6f here in June and the veteran may improve for the step up in trip. That said, preference is for SAPPHIRE'S MOON, who bounced back to form when a head second off this mark over C&D last week and she is 2lb well in here. Dulcet Spirit edges out Revolutionary Man to be best of the rest.

SAPPHIRE'S MOON is a long time without a win but signalled she's ready to go in again when a very good C&D second last time out so can go one better now at the chief expense of course-winner Savalas and in-form duo Dulcet Spirit and Letter of The Law.

A chance is taken that THEWAYTOTHESTARS can build on a better effort last time and conditions won't faze her.

19:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Down Royal Handicap 13f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (2.5/1 +62%) David Garrick	2.5 2.5/1(+62%)	(10) David Garrick 2.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, 3¼ lengths second of 4 to Pied Piper in WKD Hurdle at this course (16.9f, soft), running on. Off 8 months. Up in trip. Mark looks appealing but he's likely to need the run. Career best hurdle run when last seen; this new trip could suit back on the Flat.
5	5 (5) (5.5/1 +66%) Herculaneum	5.5 5.5/1(+66%)	(5) Herculaneum 5.5/1, 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. 0-8; back to something like his best earlier in month beaten 3l; others better treated.
1	1 (1) (7/1 +13%) Cafe Con Leche	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Cafe Con Leche 7/1, 14/1, thirteenth of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, good) 28 days ago. Others make more appeal. 0-15 on the Flat and seems on a tough h'cap mark judged on this year's form on the level.
7	7 (7) (7/1 +13%) Meritorious	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Meritorious 7/1, Excellent third of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) 156 days ago, finishing with running left. Off 156 days. Potentially well treated returning to the Flat. Losing run since in 2021 and tough to fancy on what he's shown for this yard.
11	11 (11) (8/1 +0%) Blackstone Cliff	8 8/1(+0%)	(11) Blackstone Cliff 8/1, First run since leaving T. Gibney when creditable third of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, soft, 16/1) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Should strip fitter for that and may well get involved if he gets the longer trip. Encouraging yard debut when beaten 3l this month; fair mark but trip best form at shorter.
2	2 (2) (11/1 -10%) Galactica	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Galactica 11/1, Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 20/1) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat. Something to find on form. Won twice on the Flat in France; ran okay in June but lesser efforts have followed.
6	6 (6) (11/1 -38%) Intend	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Intend 11/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (14.1f, good, 12/1) 9 days ago, very slowly away. Others more persuasive. Sole win came last term, winning over 1m6f in September; drop in trip not in his favour.
8	8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Thefaithfulindian	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Thefaithfulindian 14/1, Below form eleventh of 22 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (20.3f, heavy) 179 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Off 179 days. Up in trip. Hood back on. Needs to bounce back. On a tough mark when last seen on Flat; losing run goes back to 2020; likely to need this.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +20%) Pretty Soldier	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Pretty Soldier 16/1, Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Should benefit from return to this sphere. Prolific in Germany and respectable effort here on yard debut; conditions should be fine.
12	12 (12) (16/1 +36%) Virtual Hug	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Virtual Hug 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Last of 11 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Bellewstown (20f, good) 20 days ago. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Not completely dismissed. 0-16 on Flat; tailed off over hurdles latest and was struggling on the Flat previously.

LTO Selection:

NO MEMORY returns from a lengthy spell off the track, with her last appearance being in a Grade 3 hurdle at Punchestown, but her most recent Flat effort was a victory at Galway in October 2021 and conditions are likely to suit the daughter of Westerner. Blackstone Cliff performed with plenty of credit to finish third on his return at Navan and he is entitled to be in the mix. Herculaneum is capable of stepping forward after his placed effort at Tramore, while Pretty Soldier and Galactica complete the shortlist.

MERITORIOUS returns to the Flat on an appealing mark and he was last seen running well in a novice hurdle at Punchestown, so he could take the beating if tuned up for his first outing in 5 months. Blackstone Cliff is a danger on second outing for his current stable and Pretty Soldier is also of interest back on the level.

A step up in trip could suit COURT OF APPEAL who may have bounced last time and he's better judged on his return win two starts ago

20:00 Down Royal Handicap 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (1.5/1 +20%) Pastiche	1.5 1.5/1(+20%)	(3) Pastiche 1.5/1, Zoustar filly who is going the right way, making it 2 wins from 4 starts with a commanding handicap debut success over 7f here 5 weeks ago. 7 lb higher now but of interest again with prospect of more to come tackling 1m for the first time. Comfortable success in 7f handicap here last time; open to further progress.
2	2 (2) (2.75/1 -22%) Terwada	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(2) Terwada 2.75/1, Tamayuz colt who displayed promise first 2 starts and took a marked step forward to get off the mark at Nottingham (8.3f) 4 weeks ago, leading 2f out and forging clear. Highly likely there's more to come now handicapping and very much one to consider. Latest performance suggests an opening mark of 90 is surmountable; highly respected.
5	5 (5) (4.5/1 +31%) Oliver Show	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(5) Oliver Show 4.5/1, Left previous efforts behind in a first-time tongue strap when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (1m) on penultimate start in June. Similar form from 7 lb higher mark when fourth at Ascot (1m) 2 weeks ago. That unlikely his limit. Perhaps not ideally suited by making the running last time; still unexposed.
1	1 (1) (7.5/1 +17%) The Gatekeeper	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(1) The Gatekeeper 7.5/1, Made a winning return from long absence at Newcastle (7f) in March and went in again on the Rowley Course here (7f, good) in May. Hasn't threatened in handful of starts since but this easier than his latest Bunbury Cup assignment and still unexposed at 1m. Limitations have been exposed since 7f win on the other course here in May.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +10%) Signcastle City	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Signcastle City 9/1, Salisbury maiden winner (at 6f) as a juvenile who returned with respectable efforts in handicaps at Haydock/on Rowley Mile. Caught wide and never figured at Epsom (7f) when last seen in June but gelded ahead of this and return to 1m promises to suit. Gelding operation is a possible source of improvement; not dismissed.

LTO Selection:

This can go the way of TERWADA, who could not have done it any easier when getting off the mark at Nottingham and he could be well treated off a mark of 90 on his handicap debut. The fact he is proven over further should come in handy against recent course winner Pastiche, who has yet to go beyond 7f. Oliver Show and The Gatekeeper have the form to get involved too.

Having displayed promise on each of his first 2 starts, TERWADA took a marked step forward and forged clear in the style of a very useful performer when landing a Nottingham novice 4 weeks ago. A good-bodied sort, he's very much the type to go on improving now handicapping and earns the vote. Pastiche is similarly progressive and feared upped to 1m. Signcastle City (gelded since last run) remains with potential to do better also back at 1m.

On the back of a wide-margin success at Nottingham, TERWADA (nap) could well defy an opening mark of 90. Pastiche is feared most.

20:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Cork Handicap 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (3/1 +0%) Shoebox King	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Shoebox King 3/1, Bounced back to form in first-time blinkers to take advantage of a drop in the weights in 15-runner handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, driven out. Remains well treated on old form. Won well at Navan last time over 5f but has decent 6f form too; up 6lb but can run well.
10	10 (10) (4.5/1 +0%) Catherine Chroi	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(10) Catherine Chroi 4.5/1, Ran respectably when sixth of 19 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 8/1) 20 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. Remains one to be interested in. Three-time AW winner ran a cracker at Navan in May but below that since; ground will suit.
7	7 (7) (8/1 +20%) Improving	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Improving 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020 but wasn't disgraced when fifth of 19 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 20 days ago. Player off same mark. Sole win came in October 2020; decent run last time; softer the ground the better.
12	12 (12) (10/1 +17%) Tiktok Time	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Tiktok Time 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to improve down in trip when eighth of 17 on handicap debut at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Beaten 8l on handicap debut over 5.5f at Navan; 2lb lower but needs a fair bit more.
9	9 (9) (11/1 +67%) Giocoso	11 11/1(+67%)	(9) Giocoso 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 16/1) 20 days ago, slowly away. Improvement required. Safely held on both handicap starts and needs a fair bit more even down 3lb.
14	14 (14) (12/1 +70%) Stickyourneckout	12 12/1(+70%)	(14) Stickyourneckout 12/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs and disappointed back up in trip when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 10/3) 73 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Maiden after 17 starts is rated just 41 and doesn't make that much appeal.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -60%) American In Paris	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) American In Paris 16/1, Ran up to best when second of 19 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 20 days ago, no extra only late on. 5 lb higher now but shouldn't be far away if backing that up. Ran a cracker at Naas over this trip last time; any easing of the ground a concern.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -60%) Markievicz	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Markievicz 16/1, Scored at Navan in May but below form both starts since. Bounce back needed. Won at Navan in May but well held off higher marks since; needs more off this mark.
15	15 (15) (16/1 -45%) Teddy Boy	16 16/1(-45%)	(15) Teddy Boy 16/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Should remain competitive back up in trip. His three turf wins have come at 5f but won at Dundalk over 6f; recent form OK; chance.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -33%) Mogwli	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Mogwli 16/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap (14/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) 20 days ago. Easing in the weights but has work to do. Hasn't won since the opening day of 2022 season; some decent runs since but not lately.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -25%) Baalbec Beauty	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Baalbec Beauty 20/1, Hasn't gone on promising an encouraging reappearance, finishing down the field at Limerick (6.7f) on most recent outing. Maiden has threatened to win on occasions but disappointing the last twice; has to rebound.
11	11 (11) (20/1 +39%) Millieblue	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Millieblue 20/1, Modest maiden who fared no better in a first-time hood when eighth of 16 in handicap (20/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 66 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Just a hint of promise in two handicaps and needs a fair bit more even down 5lb.
13	13 (13) (22/1 -10%) Benerville	22 22/1(-10%)	(13) Benerville 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed a bit more than previously in first-time cheekpieces when sixth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 100/1) 16 days ago. Made late headway on handicap debut last time over 7f; not sure this drop in trip to suit.
5	5 (5) (25/1 +0%) Oneplusone	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Oneplusone 25/1, Offered little on run since leaving Jack W. Davison when well held in 17-runner handicap (18/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, slowly away. Maiden has been regressive on last number of starts and others appeal more.
16	16 (16) (66/1 +0%) Okyle Lass	66 66/1(+0%)	(16) Okyle Lass 66/1, 66/1, offered little when twelfth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Well beaten all handicap starts and rated only 40 so others preferred.

LTO Selection:

SHOEBOX KING could follow up on his Navan victory. That run was in a higher grade and the 6lb rise in the weights he received from the handicapper is more than offset by Conor Stone-Walsh's 7lb claim. There is one of these sprint handicaps in Catherine Chroi and she has been dropped 2lb to a very handy mark of 49, so a big run wouldn't be surprising. Racing Royalty kept on for third on handicap debut over 7f at Limerick last month which gives him a chance of making the breakthrough. James Ryan's 7lb claim certainly brings Teddy Boy into the equation after the veteran wasn't beaten far into fifth at Bellewstown while American In Paris was only caught close home in Naas, but cut in the ground wouldn't appeal to her.

CATHERINE CHROI has been shaping up well for a while now and is taken to gain deserved success. Shoebox King and Improving are a couple of potential threats.

Running well enough on ground a bit livelier than ideal lately, CATHERINE CHROI could get back on the scoresheet on this softer surface

20:15 Cork Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 -14%) Knebworth	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Knebworth 4/1, Posted career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago, kept up to work. Looks well in under 6 lb penalty and is one for shortlist. Back to form with easy win at Haydock and strong claims if backing up that performance.
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +63%) Seantrabh	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(4) Seantrabh 4.5/1, Won at Carlisle on final start last term and posted solid efforts first 2 outings in this campaign. Needs to bounce back from recent below-par Chester run, though. May have done too much too soon from wide draw at Chester last time and not ruled out.
2	2 (2) (6.5/1 +7%) Betweenthesticks	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(2) Betweenthesticks 6.5/1, Successful 3 times in 2022 and came close to adding to those wins in recent starts, latest when ½-length second of 6 to Honour Your Dreams in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. Made all over C&D last October and has been a good second the last twice; solid contender.
9	9 (9) (7/1 +50%) Northcliff	7 7/1(+50%)	(9) Northcliff 7/1, Still looking for first success and is operating below his best at present, well held in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) latest. May return to form at some point but tough to fancy on the evidence of his last two starts.
11	11 (11) (7/1 -17%) Honour Your Dreams	7 7/1(-17%)	(11) Honour Your Dreams 7/1, Returned to winning ways with cosy victory in 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f, good, 11/4) 7 days ago by ½ length from Betweenthesticks. May be able to defy a 6 lb penalty for that success. At the top of his game in this visor the last twice; carries 6lb penalty & plenty to like.
8	8 (8) (9/1 -29%) Kokomo	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Kokomo 9/1, Much closer to debut form when second of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago, doing too much too soon. First-time hood/drop back in trip may suit and could be a player on handicap debut. Has shown promise & the hood could help this headstrong filly settle better on h'cap debut.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -27%) Paddy's Day	14 14/1(-27%)	(7) Paddy's Day 14/1, Lingfield winner (5f) in March who has posted solid efforts in defeat the last twice, latest when third of 14 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 22/1) 21 days ago. Likely to go well again. Placed over 5f the last twice and today's extra yardage could be a plus.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -75%) Star Of Lady M	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) Star Of Lady M 14/1, Four-time winner as a juvenile and matched best form of this campaign when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Not ruled out. Back to form with close third at Windsor last time and she's one to consider.
1	1 (1) (18/1 -13%) Havana By The Sea	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Havana By The Sea 18/1, Well below best when eleventh of 15 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm, 16/1) last month and needs to bounce back here. On a handy mark on late-2022 AW form but hasn't performed at the same level this year.
13	13 (13) (25/1 +11%) Premier Option	25 25/1(+11%)	(13) Premier Option 25/1, Yet to register a victory after 8 attempts but returned to form, in first-time tongue strap/cheekpieces, when fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 40/1) last week and would be interesting if able to build on that. Close fourth at Catterick last week but 0-8 and needs something extra in this better race.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -136%) Mersea	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Mersea 33/1, C&D winner who shaped as if better for run when tenth of 18 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 28/1) on return 14 days ago. Others look better treated, though. Respectable C&D run a fortnight ago when back from absence and could improve for it.
12	12 (12) (33/1 +0%) Hoof It Hoof It	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Hoof It Hoof It 33/1, Won 1 of her 6 starts for Richard Hannon last season but yet to make an impact for new connections this term. There's been no return to form on her three starts for a new yard.
14	14 (14) (50/1 -52%) Storm Venture	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Storm Venture 50/1, Seven-race maiden who has been well below best in both starts this season. Returns to minimum trip now but remains with plenty to prove. Has struggled on both runs this summer and a major turnaround is needed.

LTO Selection:

Kokomo is likely to be popular on her handicap debut and the first-time hood, along with a drop to the minimum distance, may bring out further improvement. The vote, though, goes to KNEBWORTH, who benefited from a change to more positive tactics when scoring at Haydock last week and he is taken to back that performance up, despite carrying a 6lb penalty. Honour Your Dreams, Betweenthesticks and Star Of Lady M are others likely to be in the mix.

HONOUR YOUR DREAMS impressed with how he travelled when scoring over the minimum trip at Hamilton last week and is taken to follow up. Knebworth and Kokomo rate the principal dangers in a competitive finale.

The visor has had a positive effect on HONOUR YOUR DREAMS and he is taken to defy a 6lb penalty for last Thursday's win at Hamilton.

20:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (1/1 +50%) Sympathise	1 1/1(+50%)	(3) Sympathise 1/1, Progressing well for new yard, completing hat-trick in 11-runner handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm, 13/8) 33 days ago, despite hanging badly right soon after 2 out. May well extend her winning streak. 3lb higher in bid for four-timer but very much on a roll.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -20%) Kenstone	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Kenstone 6/1, Bounced back to form to capitalise on a falling mark in 9-runner handicap (7/1) at this course (8.1f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Remains well treated on old form. 3lb higher than when making a winning return here last month; shortlisted.
2	2 (2) (7.5/1 -25%) Bantry	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(2) Bantry 7.5/1, Went backwards from stable debut/reappearance when fifth of 13 in 7f handicap at Lingfield (good to firm, 15/8) 55 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces refitted and possibilities if bouncing back. 12-race maiden; return to a softer surface would help but others hold stronger claims.
1	1 (1) (8.5/1 +15%) Red Alert	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(1) Red Alert 8.5/1, Won back-to-back handicaps at Brighton in June. Had little go right in his hat-trick bid under a penalty, but found run of good form halted back at this trip at Wolverhampton 3 days ago. 12 wins including in a rare go over this far, but well held at Wolverhampton on Tuesday.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -120%) Galileo Glass	11 11/1(-120%)	(5) Galileo Glass 11/1, On a lengthy losing run and wasn't at his best when 3½ lengths sixth of 12 to Fact Or Fable in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Around 4l behind Fact Or Fable over C&D eight days ago and losing run is now up to 20.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +52%) Coffeemeanscoffee	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Coffeemeanscoffee 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 but possibly needed the run when twelfth of 22 handicap at Cork (7f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. One piece of form last summer but modest otherwise; best watched unless market is positive.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -129%) Fact Or Fable	16 16/1(-129%)	(4) Fact Or Fable 16/1, Bounced back to best to record a fourth win of the year in 12-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) 8 days ago, just holding on. More needed under a penalty. Won four of last eight but he is 0-21 at 0-60 level or higher, so more from him is needed.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -150%) Minhaaj	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Minhaaj 50/1, Thirty three runs since last win in 2020 and finished 19½ lengths last of 12 to Fact Or Fable in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago, looking temperamental. Blinkers back on. Losing run is up to 33 and her best form has come over shorter.
7	7 (7) (50/1 +0%) Toddays The Day	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Toddays The Day 50/1, Has shown little this year, including in a first-time tongue strap at Bath (8f, good) 9 days ago. Easily passed over. Has gone the wrong way since showing early promise last autumn.

LTO Selection:

SYMPATHISE is 3lb higher than her most recent victory at Ffos Las, where she had a subsequent winner back in second, and she looks set to possibly bring up the four-timer. Kenstone is a live danger after his success here over a mile and he should have no issues with this trip, while Galileo Glass looks feasibly treated to have a say.

SYMPATHISE showed some wayward tendencies on her most recent outing, but her progress is hard to ignore and a 3 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent the 4-timer. Bantry will prove a big threat if returning to his reappearance/stable debut form, while last-time-out winner Kenstone remains well treated on past exploits.

The vote goes to SYMPATHISE who remains unexposed after just seven starts and has been in irresistible form lately.

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

20:30 Down Royal Handicap 13f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
11	11 (11) (4/1 +20%) Notturno	4 4/1(+20%)	(11) Notturno 4/1, Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap (5/1) at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. 0-9 but best efforts have come on testing ground and not beaten far latest; shortlisted.
1	1 (1) (5.5/1 -22%) Master Dunraven	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(1) Master Dunraven 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2, excellent third of 16 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 67 days ago. May do better still back from a break. Back to his best when beaten 2l on h'cap debut and form is working out but more needed.
3	3 (3) (7/1 +42%) St Faz	7 7/1(+42%)	(3) St Faz 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 57 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Went close in a couple of maidens before low-key h'cap debut latest; proven on the ground.
15	15 (15) (8/1 +50%) Macinamillion	8 8/1(+50%)	(15) Macinamillion 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 15 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 11 days ago. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE. Left handicap debut behind when beaten 1l last week and respected from 2lb higher; reserve.
8	8 (8) (8.5/1 +39%) Fratas	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(8) Fratas 8.5/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in June. 9/2, respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not dismissed. Won at 6th attempt in Ballinrobe h'cap; fair 4th since but ground is a concern.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +10%) Slaney Tide	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Slaney Tide 9/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Naas (10.3f, good, 14/1) 20 days ago, kept up to work. Up in trip. Shoulg go well again. Won at 14th attempt in Naas h'cap earlier in month; different trip/ground here; poor draw.
5	5 (5) (10/1 -82%) Rauzan	10 10/1(-82%)	(5) Rauzan 10/1, 6/4, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 16 days ago. Should give another good account, so worthy of interest with blinkers applied for the first time. Running okay in defeat of late; not as effective on this sort of ground though; blinkers.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +14%) Cruiscin Lan	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Cruiscin Lan 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 16 in handicap (7/1) at Tipperary (9f, good) 23 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Worth a market check stepping up to a distance that should suit. Solid run on h'cap debut when beaten 1l last month; didn't appreciate drop in trip since.
9	9 (9) (16/1 -14%) Evening's Empire	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Evening's Empire 16/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (10.3f, good, 12/1) 34 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations. Won Galway festival maiden last year; consistent this term but on a tough mark.
12	12 (12) (16/1 -78%) Bright N Shine	16 16/1(-78%)	(12) Bright N Shine 16/1, 25/1, very good second of 15 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Likely to be on the premises if he can back that up. Career best when beaten 1l last week; warrants respect from 2lb higher and should stay.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -25%) North Dorset	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) North Dorset 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in maiden (40/1) at Killarney (8.2f, good) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could do better, so can't be completely dismissed. Improved with each maiden run; not really bred for this much longer trip though.
13	13 (13) (28/1 +15%) Lady Pro	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Lady Pro 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. Minor promise in three starts so far but not sure to stay this new trip on handicap debut.
14	14 (14) (40/1 -100%) Stone Crafter	40 40/1(-100%)	(14) Stone Crafter 40/1, 16/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Navan (10f, soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Not dismissed. 0-9; promise both h'cap starts for new yard; worth giving this trip another go.

LTO Selection:

With a few potential improvers lining up here, it might be worth taking a chance on MASTER DUNRAVEN. The gelded son of Mastercraftsman kept on to hit the frame over 1m4f at Roscommon last time out, suggesting he could fare even better over this longer trip and a bold bid is expected. Slaney Tide merits the utmost respect raised 7lb for her recent Naas success, while others to note include Bright N Shine, Siouxanne and Rauzan.

NOTTURNO was unlucky not to finish closer when fifth at Killarney 11 days ago and, if things drop right, he might be capable of opening his account. Slaney Tide is an obvious danger having improved to score at Naas last time and Rauzan merits respect in first-time headgear.

The tentative vote goes to NOTTURNO who should appreciate soft ground and he wasn't beaten far last week

20:30 Down Royal Handicap 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2.75/1 +0%) Lordsbridge Girl	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(1) Lordsbridge Girl 2.75/1, Won pair of AW handicaps over 1m in January and has acquitted herself well on turf more recently, latest when third of 7 at Yarmouth (1m, good) 22 days ago. Likely contender. Two AW wins in January; running well on turf this summer and she's a major player.
2	2 (2) (4.5/1 +18%) King Of The Dance	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(2) King Of The Dance 4.5/1, Fair maiden. Stepped up on reappearance when good third of 11 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month but down the field at Chepstow since. Not the most consistent but his best form brings him right into it; still low mileage.
10	10 (10) (5.5/1 +50%) Landlordtothestars	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(10) Landlordtothestars 5.5/1, Won 7f Southwell handicap debut in February. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) in March but not in the same form switched to turf at Bath (1m, soft) in April. Given a break since. Needs to show he's as effective on the grass. 7f AW winner in February; off track since a low-key run at Bath on Good Friday.
7	7 (7) (7/1 -40%) Porfin	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Porfin 7/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (7f) on Tuesday. Also placed on turf last week. Each-way claims if his busy spell doesn't catch up with him. Consistent in recent weeks, most recently 2nd on AW on Tuesday; up in class; e-w claims.
8	8 (8) (9/1 +10%) Red Evelyn	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Red Evelyn 9/1, Pair of AW wins for Simon Pearce earlier in the year. Creditable third at Chepstow last month on first outing for John Butler but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Yarmouth since. Two AW wins this year; good run on stable debut but latest start less convincing.
9	9 (9) (10/1 -11%) Where's Freddy	10 10/1(-11%)	(9) Where's Freddy 10/1, Showed ability on debut in the spring but well held since, including on handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 11/2) 22 days ago. Still early days and perhaps a first-time tongue strap will help him to get his career back on track. Not built on debut promise in 3 runs since; now tried in a tongue-tie; check betting.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +0%) Nahwand	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Nahwand 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when eleventh of 12 on 6f Kempton handicap debut 22 days ago. Hooded for the first time now stepping up in trip. Low-key stable/handicap debut 3 weeks ago; hood tried now; still early days for him.
3	3 (3) (12/1 -100%) Split Elevens	12 12/1(-100%)	(3) Split Elevens 12/1, Won a brace of AW contests early this year. Bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of 10 over 1m here last time but this tricky ride wouldn't be a good thing to reproduce that form now. Two AW wins this year; ran well over 1m here four weeks ago; one of two for John Butler.

LTO Selection:

Kevin Stott seems to ride this track particularly well and his presence aboard KING OF THE DANCE could be crucial as Eve Johnson Houghton's four-year-old attempts to bounce back to the form that saw him make the frame at Newbury on his penultimate start. Lordsbridge Girl has been knocking on the door and might give him most to think about, although Split Elevens wasn't beaten far over a mile here last month.

LORDSBRIDGE GIRL is taken to gain reward for her recent consistency. Porfin arrives in form and should also be on the premises, while Where's Freddy failed to live up to market expectations on his handicap debut but perhaps a first-time tongue tie will help this unexposed 3-y-o to reveal his true ability.

With Overnight Oats absent, this could be the day that LORDSBRIDGE GIRL makes the breakthrough on turf.

20:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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