1 Sunday 23rd July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 27 Races on Sunday 23rd July 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newton Abbot, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

14:00 Curragh Maiden 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (2.25/1 +0%) Ten Deep	2.25/1(+0%)	(9) Ten Deep 2.25/1, 40,000 gns foal, €75,000 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns filly. Promising fifth of 12 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (good) on debut 23 days ago, not knocked about. Tongue strap on 1st time. Better to come. Finished in front of two subsequent winners when fifth on her debut, tongue-tie now.
(4) (2.25/1 -13%) Mayfair	2.25/1(-13%)	(4) Mayfair 2.25/1, Foaled March 13. Justify filly. Sister to 1m winner Unless. Highly respected on debut and is preferred by Ryan Moore. Sister to winner Unless, dam Clemmie won the Cheveley Park and is a sister to Churchill.
(8) (7/1 +0%) Shelaka	7/1(+0%)	(8) Shelaka 7/1, Foaled April 12. Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 7f/1m winner Shelir and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Shekhem. Dam lightly raced. Wears tongue strap. Half-sister to Listed winner Shelir and to Group-placed winner Shekhem, wears tongue-tie.
(3) (8/1 +0%) Grateful	8/1(+0%)	(3) Grateful 8/1, Foaled February 22. Galileo filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner), won Queen Anne/Breeders' Cup Mile from a very good US family. 1 of 2 noteworthy newcomers for top stable. Third foal out of 2016 Queen Anne winner Tepin who was a multiple American Grade 1 winner.
(7) (9/1 +0%) Sakti	9/1(+0%)	(7) Sakti 9/1, Foaled April 10. €52,000 foal, Caravaggio filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner from family of Dewhurst/National Stakes winner Teofilo. Third foal, dam 7f juvenile winner out of once-raced sister to the useful Via Galilei.
(1) (10/1 -11%) Camelot Alexander	10/1(-11%)	(1) Camelot Alexander 10/1, Foaled March 4. Camelot filly. Half-sister to useful US 1m winner World Tax War and winner up to 1¼m Don Julio. Dam Remember Alexander was a 7f Group 3 winner at two and has produced a couple of winners.
(6) (25/1 -14%) Queen Of Thunder	25/1(-14%)	(6) Queen Of Thunder 25/1, Foaled January 10. €340,000 yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Parfait. Cost E340,000, first foal, dam 1m2f AW winner but plenty of speed in the pedigree.
(2) (28/1 +0%) Glamora	28/1(+0%)	(2) Glamora 28/1, Twice-raced filly. 15/2, sixth of 11 in maiden at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Vulnerable. One of only two runners with experience but needs to find plenty in order to feature here.
(5) (28/1 +0%) Prime Art	28/1(+0%)	(5) Prime Art 28/1, Foaled April 3. €110,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, closely related to 2-y-o 7f (Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère) winner Horatio Nelson and winner up to 1¼m Viscount Nelson (both very smart) out of Imagine (won Oaks/Irish 1000 Guineas). Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Dam 1m juvenile winner and closely related to Group 1 winner Horatio Nelson.
(10) (100/1 +0%) The Crafty Girl	100/1(+0%)	(10) The Crafty Girl 100/1, Foaled March 3. Mastercraftsman filly. Sister to winner up to 8.6f Nezar and 1m/9f winner Italian King and half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m winner Ottilie. Dam unraced. Half-sister to prolific minor winner Nezar and to other winners, faces tough task on debut.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The Ballydoyle pair Grateful and MAYFAIR both command attention, but the latter, who is an entrant in the Phoenix and Moyglare Stakes, could be worth siding with as she makes her debut at this level. This appears to be a perfect starting point for this daughter of Justify and she is hard to get away from. Camelot Alexander also has an appealing profile and, along with expensive purchase Queen Of Thunder, also has to be considered.

Often an informative fillies maiden and without market clues for the newcomers TEN DEEP is taken to build on her very promising debut here 3 weeks ago and come out on top now fitted with a tongue tie. Mayfair and Prime Art are a couple of the debutantes who make the most appeal on paper.

The maiden in which TEN DEEP finished fifth seems to have had considerable depth. The experience may give her an edge over Mayfair

14:10 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (3/1 +0%) Turner Girl	3/1(+0%)	(5) Turner Girl 3/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 5 in handicap (5/2) at Catterick (13.9f, good to firm) 51 days ago, just failing. Has to be taken seriously. Fine on any ground; last summer's win came off a similar mark and she's on the shortlist.
(9) (4/1 +0%) Marbuzet	4/1(+0%)	(9) Marbuzet 4/1, Successful twice at up to 14f last year and proving a model of consistency in recent starts, second of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (16.5f) 10 days ago. Merits consideration back down in trip. Has crept up the weights in defeat; might not want too much rain but claims otherwise.
(6) (5/1 -11%) Funky Town Pinkie	5/1(-11%)	(6) Funky Town Pinkie 5/1, Dual winner on AW over the winter who ran well on back of 5 months off when second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham 914f) 24 days ago, keeping on final 1f having conceded first run. Remains low-mileage on turf and not out of things. Showed she can do it on turf last time; sister won for the yard on slow ground.
(3) (5/1 +0%) Buxted Reel	5/1(+0%)	(3) Buxted Reel 5/1, Sole success to date came on AW but he does arrive having run his best race of the campaign when 7 lengths third of 7 in handicap at Chester 915.9f) 22 days ago. Drop in class rates a plus and he's one to bear in mind back down in trip. This easier than he's used to but been kept to fast surfaces so may not want too much rain.
(8) (9/1 +25%) Lord Torranaga	9/1(+25%)	(8) Lord Torranaga 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good to firm) 11 days ago, headway under pressure over 2f out and keeping on. Clearly not out of things from this mark. Yard has won two of the last four runnings of this race; in form and won't mind any rain.
(4) (11/1 +0%) Myboymax	11/1(+0%)	(4) Myboymax 11/1, 28/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 30 days ago, always behind. Has fallen to a workable mark but need to see more positive signs before becoming of interest. Turf wins have all come around this time of year and he's back on a fair mark; player.
(1) (14/1 +0%) Oasis Prince	14/1(+0%)	(1) Oasis Prince 14/1, Temperamental sort who hasn't been at his best on the Flat in recent starts and merely closed up late when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f) 3 weeks ago. Is now operating 2 lb below last winning mark at least back on the level. Could probably do without too much rain; otherwise his yard has been among the winners.
(2) (14/1 +0%) Easter Island	14/1(+0%)	(2) Easter Island 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) 75 days ago, never better than midfield and not knocked about. In good hands and improvement distinctly possible now going handicapping up in trip. Not obviously well treated now handicapping but is worth tracking in the market.
(7) (25/1 -14%) Desert Quest	25/1(-14%)	(7) Desert Quest 25/1, C&D winner. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 15 days ago, racing freely and weakening over 2f out. Return to front-running tactics may well see him in a better light here. Four wins have all come at this time of year but rain would be a concern.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

FUNKY TOWN PINKIE returned from a break to finish second at Nottingham at the end of last month and the four-year-old, who remains unexposed on turf, has been found an excellent opportunity to go one better. Marbuzet has finished runner-up on his last three starts and is expected to be competitive once again, while Turner Girl is capable of going close following her second at Catterick.

TURNER GIRL was well served by the drop back in trip and returned to the pick of her form when narrowly denied at Catterick in June and she looks a serious player with a repeat under a promising rider. Marbuzet is proving most consistent and is feared, along with Buxted Reel. Funky Town Pinkie is also respected given she's still lightly raced on turf.

Rain wouldn't pose any problems for the consistent TURNER GIRL, who's preferred to Myboymax.

14:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (2.5/1 +38%) Miss Fedora	2.5/1(+38%)	(9) Miss Fedora 2.5/1, Maiden following 8 starts who ran her best race yet when runner-up at Fontwell (19.2f) 37 days ago, bumping into a well-in rival but beating the rest convincingly. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and she's in the mix off same mark. Still a maiden (0-8) but not for the first time she bumped into an improver at Fontwell.
(4) (4/1 +27%) Lady Gwen	4/1(+27%)	(4) Lady Gwen 4/1, Twice a runner-up in mares' maiden hurdles last year and dispelled couple of lesser efforts when fourth in maiden company here (16.3f) in April. Has switched yards ahead of this return to handicaps and she's one to monitor closely in the market for clues. Ability there to be competitive off this mark and one to consider on debut for Kim Bailey.
(8) (4/1 +43%) Born To Please	4/1(+43%)	(8) Born To Please 4/1, Just 1 win from 24 hurdles starts but she again ran respectably when third in a C&D handicap 7 days ago, plenty to do home turn and best work finish. Each-way claims again with a repeat. Again ran well when third here last week but she's become very hard to win with.
(3) (6.5/1 -63%) Never No Trouble	6.5/1(-63%)	(3) Never No Trouble 6.5/1, Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f) in February and made the frame on each of her last 3 starts over hurdles, latterly when runner-up at Worcester (20f) in June. Latest run on the Flat best overlooked and she's not out of things. Well held on the Flat ten days ago but had been running well over hurdles.
(5) (7.5/1 +53%) Maria Magdalena	7.5/1(+53%)	(5) Maria Magdalena 7.5/1, On a long losing run and she couldn't build on her reappearance run when well beaten at Southwell (20.4f) 6 weeks ago. Mark has eased further if blinkers have positive effect now. Well below par on her last four starts and now goes in blinkers; could revive.
(10) (8/1 +33%) Coastal Sun	8/1(+33%)	(10) Coastal Sun 8/1, Gained breakthrough success in a novice claimer at Ludlow in November for Alastair Ralph. Probably in better heart than recent form figures suggest for present stable and she's not one to write off from this basement mark. Respectable 10l fourth over C&D in June before a lesser effort at Worcester.
(2) (14/1 -155%) Fabreze	14/1(-155%)	(2) Fabreze 14/1, Benefited from a more positive ride (equipped with cheekpieces) when clear-cut winner of a mares' handicap at Uttoxeter (20f) in June. Shaped as if still in top form for a long way when fourth at Cartmel (22f) since and this drop back in trip will hold no fears. 2m6f was a stretch at Cartmel but her new mark has since kicked in.
(6) (22/1 +33%) Quiet Thunder	22/1(+33%)	(6) Quiet Thunder 22/1, C&D mares' maiden winner and best effort thereafter came back here in the autumn. Low-key exploits on the Flat in recent weeks and others make greater appeal back over timber. Won a non-handicap here last summer but not progressed at all from there.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Never No Trouble and Fabreze arrive after some improved recent efforts and are noted despite them creeping up in the weights. However, NOONIE, who was a respectable second in a similar race over 2m here three starts back, could be the way to go given she has more scope to improve over this trip. The daughter of Almanzor is still unexposed over timber and has extended appeal on these terms having been nudged down 1lb since last time.

MISS FEDORA ran her best race yet when chasing home a thrown-in winner at Fontwell 37 days ago and, still unexposed at this sort of trip, and in receipt of a handy 4-y-o allowance, she could be worth chancing to build on that now. Lady Gwen on debut for Kim Bailey and Never No Trouble head up the dangers.

If LADY GWEN has benefited from a change of scenery then she has the ability to win a race of this nature.

14:30 Curragh Maiden 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (2.75/1 +0%) Letsbefrankaboutit	2.75/1(+0%)	(3) Letsbefrankaboutit 2.75/1, €40,000 yearling, €240,000 2-y-o. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Moojim (2-y-o 5f winner) and 2-y-o 5f winner Lady Ayresome, while his dam was also a 2-y-o 6f winner. Lots to like on paper and Group-race entries suggest that he's well-regarded. E240,000 breeze-up buy, fifth foal; half-brother to three winners, dam 6f juvenile winner.
(4) (3/1 +0%) Temple Of Hera	3/1(+0%)	(4) Temple Of Hera 3/1, Promising sort. 11/2, third of 6 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 57 days ago. That experience won't be wasted on him and should make his presence felt. Ran a bit green when third here on his debut, closely matched with Kortez Bay.
(2) (3.5/1 +0%) Kortez Bay	3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Kortez Bay 3.5/1, Promising individual. 9/1, fourth of 18 in maiden at this C&D (good) 23 days ago, slowly away. Holds a Group 1 entry and while he has some way to go to be considered for that level, the scope is certainly there for improvement. Has shown definite potential in finishing fourth on first two starts, should be in the mix.
(9) (8/1 +0%) Limoncello Lady	8/1(+0%)	(9) Limoncello Lady 8/1, Foaled February 8. Magna Grecia filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 6f Encrypted and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Gisburn. Dam French 1m winner. Likely-looking type and she needs close attention in the betting. 80,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-sister to four winners including a US Listed scorer.
(15) (11/1 +8%) Spicy Water	11/1(+8%)	(15) Spicy Water 11/1, Twice-raced filly. 14/1, fourth of 14 in maiden at Limerick (7f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Likely to pick up a race at some point but will find easier opportunities than this. Progress from debut when fourth behind the subsequent Chesham winner Snellen at Limerick.
(13) (20/1 +0%) Speedwood	20/1(+0%)	(13) Speedwood 20/1, Foaled April 28. €6,000 yearling, €50,000 2-y-o, Garswood colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Hariasa and 2-y-o 5.5f winner Capitano, both in France. Dam French 2-y-o 5.5f-7f winner. Like stablemate Carthaginian, he's probaby best watched on debut. E42,000 breeze-up purchase, fourth foal; half-brother to French winners dam won in France.
(11) (20/1 +9%) Shes Scintillating	20/1(+9%)	(11) Shes Scintillating 20/1, €42,000 yearling. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) from family of Yorkshire Oaks winner/St Leger second Hellenic, herself dam of Greek Dance and Islington. Market should point the way. E42,000 yearling, second foal; dam juvenile winner, half-sister to several winners.
(7) (25/1 +11%) Perfect Judgement	25/1(+11%)	(7) Perfect Judgement 25/1, Foaled January 20. €100,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Shalailah. Dam 6f winner. Worth a second look in the betting. E100,000 breeze-up buy, half-brother to Group-placed 7f AW 2yo winner Shalailah.
(1) (33/1 +0%) Goal Exceeded	33/1(+0%)	(1) Goal Exceeded 33/1, Foaled April 11. £48,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Galaxy Gazer and half-brother to 5f winner Raabeh. Entitled to come on for the run. Fourth foal, brother to a 6f AW winner and half-brother to 5f AW winner, stable going well.
(6) (33/1 +0%) Carthaginian	33/1(+0%)	(6) Carthaginian 33/1, Foaled May 1. 11,000 gns foal, £25,000 yearling, Mayson gelding. Brother to 5f/6f winner Boundary Lane and half-brother to 1¼m winner Poet's Preem. Yard's strike rate with 2-y-os is modest and he's probably best watched this time. Tenth foal, winning dam does not have a great record at stud, others make more appeal.
(12) (33/1 +0%) Secret Jungle	33/1(+0%)	(12) Secret Jungle 33/1, €12,500 foal, €17,000 yearling. Closely related to 5f/6f winner Time Douglas and 2-y-o 5f winner Absolute Beginners and half-brother to 5.7f-7f winner Macs Dilemma. Dam, 5f winner. Interesting to see what the market has to say. Closely related to a couple of winners in Italy, jockey booking the main positive.
(16) (40/1 +0%) Si Senior	40/1(+0%)	(16) Si Senior 40/1, Twice-raced filly. 33/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Probably more one for nurseries in due course. Has shown signs of promise on her first two starts but more likely as a nursery candidate.
(10) (50/1 +0%) Sakakawea	50/1(+0%)	(10) Sakakawea 50/1, Foaled March 31. Sioux Nation filly. Dam, 1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Buckstay. Chances are, she will be all the better for the experience. Dam a 1m Dundalk winner who is a sister to the useful Buckstay, likely to need experience..
(14) (50/1 +0%) Four Blondes	50/1(+0%)	(14) Four Blondes 50/1, Foaled April 24. €36,000 yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Jaxta. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), later 6.5f winner in USA. Yard rarely strikes with juveniles. E62,000 breeze-up buy, half-sister to juvenile winner Jaxta, dam won at sprint trips.
(5) (66/1 +0%) Kendall Roy	66/1(+0%)	(5) Kendall Roy 66/1, 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. Others are more appealing. First foal out of a winning sprinter by Invincible Spirit, not an obvious contender.
(8) (80/1 +0%) Verified	80/1(+0%)	(8) Verified 80/1, Foaled May 4. Camacho gelding. Closely related to smart winner up to 6f Taxiwala and useful 5f winner Kodama and half-brother to useful winner up to 5.3f Billy Dylan. Will only be of interest on debut if the market vibes are notably upbeat. Dam has produced winners who have shown plenty of speed, stable seeking first winner.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

In an open contest it may be sensible to side with SPICY WATER, who has racecourse experience on her side and ran very well over 7f at Navan last month. Newcomer Letsbefrankaboutit is taken to follow her home after impressing at the breeze-up sales in May. The once-raced Temple Of Hera and the more experienced Kortez Bay could also have some say in a contest well worth watching.

Newcomer LETSBEFRANKABOUTIT looks the part on paper and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in his favour. Indeed, the Sioux Nation colt is bred to make a 2-y-o and entries in the Gimcrack and National Stakes suggest that he has been showing the right signs at home. Kortez Bay and Temple of Hera are both open to improvement and rate the main dangers (in that order of preference), while Limoncello Lady is another newcomer to note.

Not much to go on her and perhaps LETSBEFRANKABOUTIT will be good enough to make a winning debut for Paddy Twomey

14:35 Newton Abbot Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (1.38/1 +15%) Max Of Stars	1.38/1(+15%)	(7) Max Of Stars 1.38/1, Modest on the Flat but already better over hurdles, opening her account in ready fashion over C&D last time. Should take all the beating. Second to Hourless on hurdle debut then made all for huge-margin C&D win; big player.
(1) (1.5/1 +14%) Hourless	1.5/1(+14%)	(1) Hourless 1.5/1, Just modest form on the Flat but, as is the case with many from this yard, benefited from a switch to hurdling when scoring at Hexham in June. Has run with credit back on the level since and should be thereabouts under a penalty. Nothing special on the Flat but won in good style on hurdle debut at Hexham in June.
(6) (6/1 +50%) Sgian Dubh	6/1(+50%)	(6) Sgian Dubh 6/1, Is out of a half-sister to a useful hurdler and has shown fair form on the Flat, so not without hope having his first go over hurdles. Shaped with significant promise on all three Flat starts in May/June; interesting.
(5) (14/1 -180%) Secret Sauce	14/1(-180%)	(5) Secret Sauce 14/1, Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland, last seen winning a claimer at Gowran. New yard is adept at readying newcomers in this sphere, so one to note. Won Irish Flat claimer in May; with good stable for hurdling career; a possible.
(4) (25/1 -108%) Logistical	25/1(-108%)	(4) Logistical 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding. Gelded ahead of hurdling debut at Aintree and shaped as if he'd come on for the experience. Fair on the Flat (albeit a maiden) but made low-key stable/hurdle debut last month.
(2) (66/1 -200%) Hadley Park	66/1(-200%)	(2) Hadley Park 66/1, Fair but temperamental handicapper on the Flat for George Boughey. Offered little on hurdling debut at Aintree and has a bit to prove. Fair on the Flat; weakened quickly after racing too freely on stable/hurdle debut.
(3) (125/1 -150%) Kilcummin	125/1(-150%)	(3) Kilcummin 125/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but showed nothing on stable/hurdling debut over C&D 26 days ago. Tongue tied now but hard to fancy. Showed some ability on the Flat but was 75l behind Max Of Stars on C&D hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Newton Abbot Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Hourless impressed with an eight-and-a half-length success on his hurdles bow at Hexham last month and he subsequently went close back on the level a couple of weeks later. However, MAX OF STARS (second) paid the price for a jumping error in the aforementioned contest and, having since coasted to a wide-margin C&D success, she could turn the form around. Kilcummin is also considered.

MAX OF STARS stepped forward from her hurdling debut when readily landing a 6-runner C&D event last time and, with the scope for further improvement, she's preferred to Hourless. Secret Sauce is likely to be well prepped for his first run in this sphere, so he's also worthy of respect.

Ollie Pears' free-going filly MAX OF STARS ran her rivals ragged from the front over C&D last molnth and could be hard to catch.

14:45 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(12) (2.75/1 +0%) Consoling	2.75/1(+0%)	(12) Consoling 2.75/1, Inns Of Court filly who showed benefit of initial experience when second of 13 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f) 5 weeks ago, staying on. Step up in trip promises to suit and she can be expected to feature. Good 2nd at Carlisle last month; ready for 7f and she sets the standard in this field.
(4) (4.5/1 -13%) Haya Taal	4.5/1(-13%)	(4) Haya Taal 4.5/1, 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. Debut run was promising (7f, AW); less good over 6f last time; headgear added today.
(2) (5/1 +0%) Beauty Generation	5/1(+0%)	(2) Beauty Generation 5/1, Ulysses colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Lots to like about him physically and showed ability amidst greenness when fifth of 10 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 25 days ago, not knocked about but nearest at the finish. One to note with more to come. Shaped quite well on debut (7f, AW) but he'll need more if he's to win at the 2nd attempt.
(6) (6.5/1 +0%) Knewone	6.5/1(+0%)	(6) Knewone 6.5/1, Foaled March 9. Sogann colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Anjaal. Yard adept at readying a newcomer and interesting to see Oisin Murphy in the plate. Well worthy of a second look. Dam a half-sister to Group 2 winner Anjaal; Oisin Murphy booked for debut; considered.
(7) (7.5/1 +0%) One More Bottle	7.5/1(+0%)	(7) One More Bottle 7.5/1, Foaled February 3. Mukhadram gelding. Brother to 7f/1m winner Alotabottle and half-brother to several winners, including 5f winners Triple Jaye and Smokey. Dam ran once. Market should guide on debut. Withdrawn having got loose before last month's debut (9-1 at the time); worth market check.
(13) (10/1 -11%) Lady Of Time	10/1(-11%)	(13) Lady Of Time 10/1, Time Test filly who has plenty about her physically and showed some ability when midfield in a Doncaster maiden (7f) 3 weeks ago, coming home under hands-and-heels riding. Very much the type to improve but handicaps could be more her bag in due course. Kept on steadily for sixth at Doncaster three weeks ago; could take a big step forward.
(3) (22/1 +0%) Havana Sky	22/1(+0%)	(3) Havana Sky 22/1, Foaled March 29. 12,000 gns foal, 16,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Data Protection and winner abroad by Acclamation. Market should guide with Tom Marquand an eye-catching booking. Half-brother to six winners but stable's 2yos operating at a modest strike-rate this year.
(10) (25/1 +0%) Trust Time	25/1(+0%)	(10) Trust Time 25/1, Foaled April 2. Time Test colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Baronial Pride. Dam 6f winner. Half-brother to useful winner Baronial Pride (RPR 93); one of three runners for O Pears.
(8) (28/1 -12%) Speed Court	28/1(-12%)	(8) Speed Court 28/1, Foaled March 20. €21,000 2-y-o, Acclamation colt. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Drumfad Bay (by Acclamation) out of very smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner) Manieree. 21,000euros 2yo; dam a half-sister to a Listed winner; only of interest if well backed.
(11) (33/1 +0%) Bobina	33/1(+0%)	(11) Bobina 33/1, Foaled March 2. 1,200 gns yearling, Bobby's Kitten filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to US Grade 2 9f winner Dicey Mo Chara. 1,200gns yearling; dam a 1m2f winner; one of three runners for Ollie Pears.
(5) (40/1 +0%) King Of Cali	40/1(+0%)	(5) King Of Cali 40/1, Foaled April 28. €3,000 yearling, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Sassoferrato and 6f/7f winner Approve The Dream. Dam of little account. 3,000euros half-brother to two winners; others have stronger paper credentials.
(9) (40/1 +0%) Supreme Tenacity	40/1(+0%)	(9) Supreme Tenacity 40/1, Son of Invincible Army who showed nothing when last of 9 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft) on debut 62 days ago, always behind. Gelded/had wind op subsequently and this should reveal more. Tailed off over 6f here in May; gelded and had wind op since; not easy to recommend.
(1) (50/1 +0%) Acclaim To Royalty	50/1(+0%)	(1) Acclaim To Royalty 50/1, Once-raced colt. Ninth of 10 in maiden (25/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago, racing off the pace and never involved. Likely longer-term project. 25-1, slowly away, green and well beaten on recent debut; needs to have learned quickly.
(14) (66/1 +0%) Nevzilla	66/1(+0%)	(14) Nevzilla 66/1, Once-raced filly. 25/1, last of 8 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on debut 13 days ago, slowly into stride and always behind. Can only be watched on the back of that. Showed little at Ripon on her recent debut (6f, good).

LTO Selection:

14:45 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

KNEWONE appears to be the standout contender on paper, with his dam an unraced half-sister to a Group 2 juvenile winner, and the booking of Oisin Murphy is another notable positive. Haya Taal may have finished closer at Newbury but for being hampered in the closing stages and the return to 7f is likely to be in his favour, while others to note include Consoling and Havana Sky.

CONSOLING showed the benefit of her debut experience and was doing her best work at the finish when runner-up at Carlisle 5 weeks ago. The step up to 7f will help on that evidence and she could be the answer. Beauty Generation and Haya Taal are others to consider, whilst Knewone and One More Bottle are a pair of newcomers to note.

Money for a newcomer would be interesting but CONSOLING showed enough at Carlisle to think she could win a similar event.

14:52 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (1.88/1 +25%) Saxon Queen	1.88/1(+25%)	(11) Saxon Queen 1.88/1, Has returned from an absence an improved performer, building on Ffos Las second to go one better over 26.5f at Newton Abbot last month. Can defy a small nudge from the handicapper with her yard continuing in excellent form. Lightly raced mare who beat two rivals last time over this far; just 2lb higher.
(13) (3.33/1 +76%) Testflight	3.33/1(+76%)	(13) Testflight 3.33/1, Better than result on a couple of occasions since switching to handicaps, doing plenty up with the pace when fourth of 8 over 19f at Fontwell last time. Up significantly in trip. 0-10; has run the odd decent race but he's never been beyond 2m3f.
(3) (7/1 -8%) Bright Sunbird	7/1(-8%)	(3) Bright Sunbird 7/1, Back-to-back winner last summer (awarded 2¾m novice at Cartmel). Started this summer with 3 respectable efforts but well below par at Southwell last time. Wasn't running too badly this campaign until finished tailed off the last time.
(9) (8.5/1 +53%) Racing Spirit	8.5/1(+53%)	(9) Racing Spirit 8.5/1, Only one win from 29 starts over hurdles, which came back in July 2020. Made a good return to action when second at Southwell (3m) in June but not in the same form at Worcester since. Blinkers back on. Only 1-39 and well behind Classic Concorde at Worcester.
(8) (9/1 +18%) Saved By The River	9/1(+18%)	(8) Saved By The River 9/1, Cut little ice in bumpers and only poor form over jumps, although he did show better signs from his reduced mark when third in a Fontwell handicap hurdle last month. The task is to build on that. 0-13; will need to settle well in first-time blinkers if he's to see out this longer trip.
(12) (10/1 +38%) Dakota Beat	10/1(+38%)	(12) Dakota Beat 10/1, One of better efforts for current yard when sixth of 12 at Market Rasen last month but others are still readily preferred. Back to some form last time but might not build on that over this much longer trip.
(6) (11/1 +31%) Top Man	11/1(+31%)	(6) Top Man 11/1, Three-time winner but below par on both outings since returning from a lengthy absence. Has something to prove for now. Has been a little too quiet for comfort since returning from a very long absence.
(7) (22/1 +12%) Corrany	22/1(+12%)	(7) Corrany 22/1, Has struggled over fences lately and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. Sole win came over fences and he's opposable in his current vein of form.
(10) (33/1 +34%) Orchestrated	33/1(+34%)	(10) Orchestrated 33/1, Poor and inconsistent chaser in recent years. Easy to oppose back hurdling after a year off. Returns to hurdling after a year away and he's 0-4 in this sphere.
(1) (125/1 -346%) Daybreak Boy	125/1(-346%)	(1) Daybreak Boy 125/1, Dual ex-Irish hurdle winner during 2018/19 campaign but patchy form since. Struggled for this yard in 2021 and can only be watched back from a long absence. Well beaten over hurdles/fences for this yard and he's returning from a long absence.

LTO Selection:

14:52 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

SAXON QUEEN remains unexposed and heads the shortlist after a game success over this trip in a three-runner event at Newton Abbot last month. That was her best effort yet and a 2lb higher mark is hardly restrictive. Classic Concorde looks the main threat after he appeared revitalised when back over hurdles for the first time in just over a year with a good second at Worcester 13 days ago. Bright Sunbird and Testflight are also considered.

SAXON QUEEN only won a small-field race at Newton Abbot last month but the second won next time and she still looks well treated off effectively 2 lb higher this afternoon. Recent Worcester runner-up Classic Concorde is second choice ahead of Prison Break, who is well treated and hinted at a revival last time.

If there's one runner open to any improvement that horse is SAXON QUEEN (nap) who has returned from a long absence in good order.

15:00 Curragh Group 2 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (3/1 +0%) Jumbly	3/1(+0%)	(6) Jumbly 3/1, Smart filly. Respectable 3 lengths fourth of 10 to Rogue Millennium in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm, 10/3) 32 days ago. Drop back to 7f looks a good move and she's a strong contender. Group 2 second over 1m here in May, Ryan Moore sticks with her after Royal Ascot fourth.
(11) (3.33/1 +0%) Tarawa	3.33/1(+0%)	(11) Tarawa 3.33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Creditable ½-length second of 9 to Bold Discovery in listed race at this course (8f, good to firm, 13/8) 21 days ago, well positioned. Major player. Irish 1,000 Guineas fourth, looks best of her age-group here but perhaps vulnerable.
(5) (5/1 +9%) Honey Girl	5/1(+9%)	(5) Honey Girl 5/1, Useful filly. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 7/1, 6¾ lengths ninth of 10 to Rogue Millennium in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Not without each-way hope. C&D Group 3 winner, has since finished behind stablemate Jumbly here and at Royal Ascot.
(2) (6.5/1 +0%) Power Under Me	6.5/1(+0%)	(2) Power Under Me 6.5/1, Smart gelding. 9/1, won 6-runner Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 77 days ago by ½ length from You Send Me. Likely to be in the thick of things once again. Suited by plenty of cut in the ground, leading chance on the basis of Group 3 win in May.
(8) (7/1 +0%) Lord Massusus	7/1(+0%)	(8) Lord Massusus 7/1, Useful gelding. 15/2, respectable 3¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Bold Discovery in listed race at this course (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Likely to find one or two too good. Reliable and progressive sort, has almost 3l to find with Tarawa on running here last time.
(1) (10/1 +0%) Cosmic Vega	10/1(+0%)	(1) Cosmic Vega 10/1, Useful gelding. 14/1, career best when winning 11-runner listed race at Naas (7f, good to firm) 63 days ago by short head from Sharlouk, just holding on. Another personal best will be needed if he's to follow up under a penalty in this higher grade. Gained first stakes win in a Listed race over this trip at Naas in May, needs to find more.
(10) (14/1 +0%) Salt Lake City	14/1(+0%)	(10) Salt Lake City 14/1, Useful colt. 7/4, respectable 4½ lengths fifth of 9 to Bold Discovery in listed race at this course (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Ryan Moore prefers Jumbly. Needs to reverse recent form course 1m form with Tarawa, Ryan Moore deserts him.
(3) (25/1 +0%) Real Appeal	25/1(+0%)	(3) Real Appeal 25/1, Useful gelding. One win from 3 runs this year, the latest at Dundalk in January. Creditable 1¼ lengths second of 6 to Ocean Jewel in Ballycorus Stakes (20/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 38 days ago. Each-way shout. Big price when fifth of six behind Power Under at Me at Leopardstown, better run last time.
(9) (40/1 +0%) Montesilvano	40/1(+0%)	(9) Montesilvano 40/1, Useful gelding. 74/10, 1¾ lengths third of 5 to Mysterious Night in Prix Francois Boutin at Deauville (7f, good to firm). Off 11 months (gelded in the interim) and tongue strap on 1st time here. Lowest-rated of four runners for his trainer, Group 3-placed at two, seasonal debut now.
(4) (50/1 +0%) Snapraeterea	50/1(+0%)	(4) Snapraeterea 50/1, Useful gelding. Eighth of 19 in handicap (18/1) at Cork (7f, soft) 79 days ago. Yard saddles stronger candidates in Honey Girl and Jumbly. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Dual 7f Listed winner in 2021, lightly raced since, trainer has stronger contenders.
(7) (200/1 +0%) Alexander John	200/1(+0%)	(7) Alexander John 200/1, Useful colt. 8½ lengths tenth of 15 to Age of Kings in Jersey Stakes (100/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Good reason to believe that he can win a race but no apparent chance at this level.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Curragh Group 2 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TARAWA's fourth in the 1,000 Guineas here stands out and she also accounted for Lord Massusus (fourth) and Salt Lake City (fifth) when a close second over that same C&D in a Listed race three weeks ago. Getting both an age and sex allowance, Dermot Weld's filly receives weight from them all and she is fancied to make a successful return to her winning trip. However, it won't be easy, with the latter capable of much better and Jumbly respected dropping back to 7f after big runs in defeat over further. Power Under Me and Honey Girl add further spice to an interesting contest.

This drop back to 7f could be just the ticket for JUMBLY, who weakened close home after looking a big threat around a furlong out in the Duke of Cambridge over a mile at Royal Ascot. Her form figures over this trip read 1412. Tarawa is a big player judged on her effort in the Irish 1000 Guineas and she subsequently had Lord Massusus and Salt Lake City behind when runner-up in a listed race. Power Under Me landed the Amethyst at Leopardstown when last seen in May and she also has claims.

Ryan Moore sticks with JUMBLY who is dropped in trip after two Group 2 attempts at 1m. She is slightly preferred to Tarawa

15:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (1.62/1 +14%) Honey I'm Good	1.62/1(+14%)	(3) Honey I'm Good 1.62/1, Multiple point winner who made a successful hunter chase debut at Chepstow (23.6f, good) in April and, after a lesser run over hurdles, went in again in a handicap here last time. Plenty in hand and should take the beating if she gets the trip. Cruised clear to win over 2m5f here on Monday; hard to beat under 7lb penalty.
(2) (2.75/1 -22%) Brianna Rose	2.75/1(-22%)	(2) Brianna Rose 2.75/1, Consistent hurdler who took well to chasing when scoring easily in a match at Uttoxeter. Should build on that, so solid claims. Placed on four of six hurdle starts last season and easily won a match on chase debut.
(5) (2.75/1 +21%) Cresswell Queen	2.75/1(+21%)	(5) Cresswell Queen 2.75/1, Stripped fitter for her recent comeback and resumed winning ways back over fences at Newton Abbot in June. This is a better race but she can't be discounted. C&D winner off 3lb lower last month; considered if ground is no worse than good to soft.
(1) (6.5/1 -18%) Paris Dixie	6.5/1(-18%)	(1) Paris Dixie 6.5/1, Bumper winner in 2019 and finally off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) in September. Back on track when second in handicap at Stratford on return and could get involved if taking to chasing. Won over hurdles here (3m2f) in autumn; makes chase debut today; may need good ground.
(4) (28/1 -27%) Just Hannah	28/1(-27%)	(4) Just Hannah 28/1, Point winner who showed modest form in Ireland for Donal Commins and then Charles Byrnes. Only fifth in novice on debut for current yard but type to improve for a switch to handicap chasing. Made low-key stable debut over hurdles this month and is the one with most to prove.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

HONEY I'M GOOD was decent value for her comfortable success over 2m5f here six days ago and she looks progressive enough to cope with the return to this longer trip. Her 7lb penalty is a slight concern and opens the door for the Uttoxeter winner Brianna Rose to throw down a strong challenge. Cresswell Queen is also considered, despite running off 3lb higher than last month's C&D success.

Although only landing a thin race, HONEY I'M GOOD made a taking visual impression when scoring here 6 days ago and she should get the longer trip, so she's taken to defy a penalty at the likely expense of Brianna Rose, who came out on top in a match at Uttoxeter in May. Paris Dixie is an interesting chasing debutant.

It's hard to get away from HONEY I'M GOOD, who appeared to have plenty left in the tank when winning over 2m5f here on Monday.

15:15 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (3/1 +0%) Slippin Jimmy	3/1(+0%)	(2) Slippin Jimmy 3/1, 9/2, again ran creditably when second of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, running on. Deserves plenty of credit for his consistency so he makes the shortlist. Sole win at 7f on AW; 0-7 on turf but only just failed at Haydock latest; can find a race.
(3) (4.5/1 +0%) Highfield Viking	4.5/1(+0%)	(3) Highfield Viking 4.5/1, Winner at Doncaster in April. Got back on track returned to all-weather when fourth of 11 in handicap (2/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 24 days ago. Merits consideration. Winning handicap debut (6f); stayed 7f well enough on AW latest; one of the better ones.
(4) (5.5/1 -10%) Vortigan	5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Vortigan 5.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, got back on track when third of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 17 days ago, having run of race. Not taken lightly if he's able to employ similar tactics. Best handicap form when 3rd in first-time blinkers at Haydock recently; likely more needed.
(9) (8.5/1 +6%) Fortuitous Star	8.5/1(+6%)	(9) Fortuitous Star 8.5/1, Ran to a similar level as on return despite not being seen to best effect when third of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 13 days ago, not clear run under 2f out. Drawn widest but holds sound each-way claims. Running well of late and less to prove than some now back at 7f; raced on good/quicker.
(1) (10/1 +0%) Red Maids	10/1(+0%)	(1) Red Maids 10/1, Again ran below form when eighth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 11/1) 23 days ago. Murphy back on board and eases further in the weights. Went close on yard debut (7f); not as good since but returns to 7f with O Murphy back up.
(5) (10/1 -11%) Nightout	10/1(-11%)	(5) Nightout 10/1, 13/2, looked awkward when last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 19 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Comes into it on 6f and 7f form earlier in the year but beaten fair way out over 1m since.
(10) (11/1 -10%) Climate Change	11/1(-10%)	(10) Climate Change 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, took a small step forward when third of 10 on handicap debut at Southwell (7.1f) 5 months ago. Makes turf debut and could have a say provided he's ready to roll. Raced only on AW; encouraging 3rd on handicap debut (7f) in February; can improve.
(12) (16/1 +0%) Daisy Roots	16/1(+0%)	(12) Daisy Roots 16/1, 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good) 24 days ago, left behind gradually 2f out. Others more persuasive. More convincing form over 7f than 1m but others still higher up the list.
(7) (22/1 -10%) Beautron	22/1(-10%)	(7) Beautron 22/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, racing without cover. Cheekpieces on 1st time. All races at 6f; form deteriorated since winning handicap debut in June; queried at 7f.
(11) (22/1 -10%) Rockin Rosa	22/1(-10%)	(11) Rockin Rosa 22/1, 15/2, ran just respectably upped in trip when third of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Prominent 6f run on return but minor efforts since, at 6f, 7f and 1m; cheekpieces on.
(6) (33/1 +0%) Global Crisis	33/1(+0%)	(6) Global Crisis 33/1, Possibly failed to stay when fifth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Signs of ability over 6f but well held in handicaps and faded over 7f at Haydock latest.
(13) (40/1 +20%) Wrenegade Lad	40/1(+20%)	(13) Wrenegade Lad 40/1, 40/1, made more impact than previously when fourth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Difficult ask. More encouragement when 4th at Beverley latest (7f, good to firm); thereabouts.
(8) (50/1 +0%) Bowleaze	50/1(+0%)	(8) Bowleaze 50/1, No show in a couple of handicaps this term so she's very hard to fancy. Had a breathing op since last seen. Signs of ability on AW as 2yo; heavy defeats in handicaps this year; wind op since latest.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

CLIMATE CHANGE stepped forward when third on his handicap bow at Southwell in February and Julie Camacho's gelding makes plenty of appeal on his turf debut. Fortuitous Star has run with credit on both starts this season, finishing third at Newcastle and Ripon, which gives her every chance of another decent showing. Slippin Jimmy, Nightout and Highfield Viking appeal most of the remainder.

Richard Fahey took this corresponding race 12 months ago and can repeat that feat with SLIPPIN JIMMY, who deserves plenty of credit for his consistency and looks ready to strike again judged on his Haydock effort earlier this month. Vortigan was just a place behind the selection that day and he could well emerge as the main danger, with Highfield Viking and Fortuitous Star another could fancied to go well.

Many of them have something to prove but AW winner SLIPPIN JIMMY looks solid to go well after taking a late second at Haydock.

15:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (2.5/1 +44%) Cracking Destiny	2.5/1(+44%)	(3) Cracking Destiny 2.5/1, Confirmed this season's previous promise and ended an almost 2-year losing run when scoring at this C&D (good to soft) earlier this month, taking his record here to 2-2. He remains well-in on old form and must be feared provided this doesn't come too soon. Made it 2-2 at this track here 19 days ago and that was never in much doubt; back up 5lb.
(6) (2.5/1 +50%) Romanor	2.5/1(+50%)	(6) Romanor 2.5/1, Bagged a trio of handicap chases at Newton Abbot in 2022, the latest from a 1 lb higher mark in September. Not scored since but wasn't seen to best effect under trademark dropped-out tactics there 6 days ago, finishing with running left. Not discounted. Running well and could be dangerous with an assured fast pace to aim at.
(2) (2.75/1 +17%) Sir Tivo	2.75/1(+17%)	(2) Sir Tivo 2.75/1, Didn't have to improve to win an uncompetitive handicap at Southwell in May and lost little in defeat when going down by just a short head at Uttoxeter (16f, good) since, collared in the dying strides. Up another 2 lb for that near miss but can get involved again. In career-best form; should get a nice lead from Mercian Prince and won't be far away.
(4) (5.5/1 -10%) Blueberry Wine	5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Blueberry Wine 5.5/1, Likeable type who followed up his Huntingdon success with career-best victory at Aintree (15.8f, good to firm) last month. Lost little in defeat against a well-treated rival at Worcester 25 days ago and a career best is needed to regain the winning thread. Progressive chaser with an excellent strike-rate and lost little in defeat at Worcester.
(1) (11/1 -83%) Mercian Prince	11/1(-83%)	(1) Mercian Prince 11/1, Veteran campaigner who enhanced his fine Kempton record on the back of 7 months off when landing a 2¼m handicap in May under a typically fluent front-running display. Below his best on both subsequent outings (latest over hurdles) so probably best to look elsewhere. Dangerous front-runner at his best at Kempton; below form the last twice.

LTO Selection:

15:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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

CRACKING DESTINY is effective at this course and, off just 5lb higher than his comfortable C&D success from 19 days ago, he is a strong candidate to follow up, despite this being a slightly deeper race. Sir Tivo is another that has shown a decent level of form here and commands respect, especially as the in-form Sean Bowen is back in the saddle. Blueberry Wine is also taken seriously off an 8lb higher mark than last month's Aintree success.

Tough to rule out any of the sextet but preference is for CRACKING DESTINY, who confirmed this season's previous promise when scoring over C&D earlier this month and can maintain his unbeaten record at this venue. Sir Tivo has returned better than ever this term, so he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with Feel The Pinch rounding off the shortlist.

The likelihood of a strong pace (with Mercian Prince in the field) heightens interest in ROMANOR.

15:30 Curragh Handicap 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (2.75/1 +8%) Mr King	2.75/1(+8%)	(3) Mr King 2.75/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Roscommon (10f, good to soft, 9/2) 19 days ago, responding well. Could kick on now. Beat an in-form rival on his handicap debut at Roscommon, 6lb higher, more progress likely.
(8) (4.5/1 +0%) Eastern Legend	4.5/1(+0%)	(8) Eastern Legend 4.5/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 10/3) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Can surely find a race. Did not get the best of runs when third to Mr King at Roscommon, beaten favourite since.
(5) (5/1 +0%) Take Heart	5/1(+0%)	(5) Take Heart 5/1, 4/9, won 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f) 135 days ago, well on top finish. Up in trip. Stable in good form. Makes handicap/turf debut. Open to improvement and big player. Handicapped on the basis of two Dundalk runs during the winter, not easy to assess.
(9) (7/1 +0%) Slieve Binnian	7/1(+0%)	(9) Slieve Binnian 7/1, Good fifth of 22 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 15/2) 23 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration. 1m nursery winner at Dundalk, pleasing display on latest when staying on well over 1m1f.
(1) (9/1 +25%) Roaring Gallagher	9/1(+25%)	(1) Roaring Gallagher 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in minor event at Naas (10f, good) 78 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Useful form at two, never in the hunt when stepped up to this trip for seasonal debut.
(4) (10/1 +0%) Pearl Of Australia	10/1(+0%)	(4) Pearl Of Australia 10/1, Winner at Roscommon in May. Last of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good, 10/1) 29 days ago, possibly amiss. Back down in trip. Roscommon maiden winner, Down Royal run too bad to be true, back to a more suitable trip.
(6) (12/1 +0%) Angelic Appeal	12/1(+0%)	(6) Angelic Appeal 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 14 in maiden (4/1) at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has had three of her four outings over 1m4f, drop in trip may elicit improvement now.
(2) (18/1 +0%) Duke Of Leggagh	18/1(+0%)	(2) Duke Of Leggagh 18/1, Latest win at Navan in March. 6/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Naas (10f, good) 78 days ago. Form has featured a Gowran win and two seconds including behind Paddington, could go close.
(7) (20/1 +0%) Savigny	20/1(+0%)	(7) Savigny 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (12.8f, good) 31 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Headgear combination tried now on handicap debut, maiden form not very convincing.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

There are several to consider in a tightly-knit contest, with a tentative vote going to EASTERN LEGEND. Jim Bolger's gelding has been threatening to land a handicap of late and this return to 1m2f may be enough for the son of Teofilo to gain a breakthrough success. Mr King was a cosy winner on his handicap debut at Roscommon earlier in the month and is another to consider off 6lb higher, while Slieve Binnian could have more to offer now up in trip.

TAKE HEART could have plenty more to offer now handicapping and can pick up where he left off in March with another victory. Roscommon-winner Mr King and Eastern Legend are feared.

Roscommon winner MR KING (nap) is unexposed and can confirm form with Eastern Legend. Duke Of Leggagh rates a big danger

15:35 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (1.25/1 +17%) Sandalwood	1.25/1(+17%)	(2) Sandalwood 1.25/1, Improved upped to 3m+ this spring, passing the post first at Taunton (demoted after impeding the second) before finishing runner-up at Plumpton. Made hard work of it when winning maiden at this course (21.6f) 16 days ago, but he's respected over this longer distance. Placed in two spring handicaps (3m/3m1f) and didn't need to improve to win recent maiden.
(3) (2.25/1 -13%) Jack The Farmer	2.25/1(-13%)	(3) Jack The Farmer 2.25/1, Placed on first 5 starts since joining his current yard, before finally getting off the mark with a ready success at Worcester (23f) 13 days ago. Has been raised 8 lb for that performance, but could be able to score again now that he's up and running. In good form for new yard since April and readily drew clear to win at Worcester recently.
(1) (3.5/1 -17%) Nickelsonthedime	3.5/1(-17%)	(1) Nickelsonthedime 3.5/1, Built on a couple of creditable efforts when getting back to winning ways with a second course success at Warwick (26f) in May. Again ran well when runner-up at this C&D last time and can give another good account. Backed up Warwick win in May with good second over C&D last month; in the mix again.
(4) (10/1 -25%) Wearapinkribbon	10/1(-25%)	(4) Wearapinkribbon 10/1, Fourteen runs since his last win in 2020. In first-time blinkers, fared better than on his last couple of starts when fourth of 18 in handicap at Exeter (23.1f) in April. Needs to be able to build on his latest effort returning from 3 months off. Placed in first-time blinkers in April but competes from 5lb out of the weights here.
(6) (28/1 +44%) Janeslittlevoice	28/1(+44%)	(6) Janeslittlevoice 28/1, Showed a bit in a trio of novice events in early-2020 and step back in the right direction when fourth in handicap at Chepstow (19.4f) in January last year. However, pulled up next time and off for 17 months since. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hawker and well out of the weights. Not seen since pulled up in February 2022 and is 8lb wrong for stable debut.
(5) (80/1 -21%) Itsaboutime	80/1(-21%)	(5) Itsaboutime 80/1, Caused a shock when making a winning return from lengthy absence in Exeter handicap (23.1f) back in spring 2021 but well beaten in just 4 outings since. Best watched. Well beaten on both appearances this season and this 13yo is 6lb wrong today.

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15:35 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Sandalwood justified strong market support when registering a game success in a maiden hurdle here 16 days ago and is back in a handicap off a workable mark. However, NICKELSONTHEDIME edges a narrow vote of confidence given that he wasn't beaten far in a deeper race over C&D last time. Recent Worcester scorer Jack The Farmer has an 8lb higher mark to contended with but also commands respect.

JACK THE FARMER continued his good start for his current yard when scoring readily at Worcester 13 days ago and he can follow up in his current form. Sandalwood also got off the mark when successful here on his latest outing and could be the biggest threat, ahead of Nickelsonthedime.

Nigel Hawke's JACK THE FARMER looked in excellent nick when opening his account at Worcester a fortnight ago and gets the nod.

15:45 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (1.75/1 -7%) Violets Star	1.75/1(-7%)	(7) Violets Star 1.75/1, Sent off at big odds (150/1) but made a promising debut when second of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, soft) 33 days ago. Can go well again with that first experience behind her. Fine start when 2nd at 150-1 at Thirsk last month (7f, good to soft); more to come; chance.
(4) (2/1 -6%) Sidney's Son	2/1(-6%)	(4) Sidney's Son 2/1, Fair gelding. Soon back on track when second of 5 in minor event at this course (6f, good to firm, 11/2) 29 days ago. Can build on that to go one better. Strong form claims and latest 2nd here (6f) was a career best; significant rain a negative.
(5) (4.5/1 -13%) Chico Dulce	4.5/1(-13%)	(5) Chico Dulce 4.5/1, Shaped better than result on debut when fifth of 8 in minor event (50/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago, travelling well before weakening final 1f. Can take a step forward from that run to get involved. Dropped away late on debut but shaped with some promise; open to improvement; contender.
(9) (16/1 +0%) English Wren	16/1(+0%)	(9) English Wren 16/1, 5,000 gns yearling, Cityscape filly. Dam, 5f/6f winner, closely related to useful winner up to 6f Englishman. Watch for market clues. 5,000gns yearling; dam a fair sprinter; worth market check in this uncompetitive maiden.
(2) (20/1 +0%) Lucky Protector	20/1(+0%)	(2) Lucky Protector 20/1, Fared no better than on debut when seventh of 9 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 10 days ago. Improvement required. Just modest form in two novice runs this summer; this is weak but still needs plenty more.
(1) (40/1 +0%) Mikkmu	40/1(+0%)	(1) Mikkmu 40/1, £800 yearling, Mattmu gelding. Closely related to 5f winner Bitter Lemon and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f/7f winner Citron Major and 2-y-o 6f winner Firedanser. Best watched on belated debut. Has four winning siblings but he would be a surprise winner on this belated debut.
(3) (40/1 +0%) Moon Friend	40/1(+0%)	(3) Moon Friend 40/1, Well held both starts last year, thirteenth of 15 in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft, 200/1) when last seen in October. Needs to show much more as he returns from 9 months off. Big prices and well beaten in two 6f runs last autumn; not easily recommended on return.
(10) (50/1 +0%) Magnolia Hawks	50/1(+0%)	(10) Magnolia Hawks 50/1, Always behind on her first outing when last of 6 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 33/1) 33 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Modest form when last of six at Beverley on last month's debut; not easily recommended.
(8) (66/1 +0%) Beanie Blue	66/1(+0%)	(8) Beanie Blue 66/1, Still in need of the experience when tenth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 250/1) 64 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Slowly away and well beaten in two 6f novices; can do better when handicapping.
(6) (100/1 +0%) Madge Mcsplash	100/1(+0%)	(6) Madge Mcsplash 100/1, Offered little in 2 starts in May, thirteenth of 14 in minor event at Haydock (1m, good to firm, 200/1) 58 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Poor form in two novice runs in May (7f and 1m); minor handicaps more suitable after this.

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15:45 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Violets Star was allowed to start at 150/1 on her Thirsk debut, but outran her odds to be beaten less than a length into second. If she improves for the run she could be a force to be reckoned with here, yet SIDNEY'S SON is narrowly preferred. A six-race maiden, he has been running on over six furlongs and weakening late over the seven he faces here, but this flat track may well see him at his best. Chico Dulce showed some promise at Newcastle and he could be the one for third.

SIDNEY'S SON wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at this course last month and he can go one better returned to 7f. Violets Star belied her big odds when second at Thirsk on debut and she could be the main danger, ahead of Chico Dulce who shaped better than the result on his first start.

Violets Star and CHICO DULCE shaped well on their respective debuts and can fight out the finish.

15:52 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (0.53/1 +21%) Titanium Moon	0.53/1(+21%)	(2) Titanium Moon 0.53/1, Failed to win in 4 outings on the Flat but on a roll over hurdles, making it 3 novice wins in a row (all by wide margins) at Cartmel (17f) 3 weeks ago. Leading claims again. Made light work of her opposition when doubly penalised at Cartmel.
(1) (1.25/1 +0%) Carrigeen Kampala	1.25/1(+0%)	(1) Carrigeen Kampala 1.25/1, Has won her last 3, scoring for a second time over C&D when comfortably landing short odds a month ago. Likely capable of better again. Defied a double penalty very nicely and clearly on the upgrade.
(3) (50/1 -25%) The Punt	50/1(-25%)	(3) The Punt 50/1, Second in a Newton Abbot bumper last summer but just modest form in 2 maiden hurdles on return to action in May. Plenty more will be needed to trouble the big 2 here. Second in a bumper; inferior form so far over hurdles and very much up against it.
(4) (80/1 -60%) The Tiger Tank	80/1(-60%)	(4) The Tiger Tank 80/1, Modest form at best in bumpers in Ireland and can only be watched now hurdling for new yard. No more than minor promise in four Irish bumpers and can only be watched for now.
(5) (150/1 -127%) Prelinsia	150/1(-127%)	(5) Prelinsia 150/1, Related to winners but bumper exploits have been no better than modest, including when 11 lengths third of 6 at Newton Abbot last month. Hurdle debut. Three defeats in bumpers and questionable what she achieved when 11l third in the latest.

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15:52 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

TITANIUM MOON has barely put a foot wrong since beginning her career over hurdles and the four-timer could well be on the cards after another bloodless success at Cartmel earlier in the month. A winner here over further on her penultimate start, she can get the better of double C&D winner Carrigeen Kampala, who arrives with similar claims. The Punt can pick up the pieces if either of the first two falter.

It's highly likely this will develop into a match race between TITANIUM MOON and Carrigeen Kampala. Something has to give as they both go in search of a 4-timer, with Donald McCain's charge narrowly preferred.

Only the two should count and TITANIUM MOON and Carrigeen Kampala are mares with similar profiles. The McCain mare is preferred.

16:00 Curragh Group 3 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (2.5/1 +0%) Cadeau Belle	2.5/1(+0%)	(4) Cadeau Belle 2.5/1, Won 12-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) on debut and followed up in 1m Navan listed race (good to soft) 32 days later. Surely more to come after only 2 starts. Nicely on top of Cigamia latest and, after just two starts, there should be more to come.
(8) (4/1 +11%) Village Voice	4/1(+11%)	(8) Village Voice 4/1, Useful form when winning Naas listed race on reappearance. 18/1, bit below form 13 lengths tenth of 17 to Warm Heart in Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Back down in trip. Ground too fast at Ascot; previous Listed win on heavy makes her a player.
(5) (5/1 +9%) Jackie Oh	5/1(+9%)	(5) Jackie Oh 5/1, Winner on Naas debut March. Better form in defeat on next 2 starts and better than she showed in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap last time. Has to bounce back from a quiet run at Ascot but previous efforts were positive.
(1) (5/1 +0%) Goldana	5/1(+0%)	(1) Goldana 5/1, Smart filly. Won 7f course Group 3 on reappearance. Creditable 6¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Via Sistina in Pretty Polly Stakes at this course (10f, good, 33/1) 22 days ago. Stable in good form. Big player despite the penalty. Has to concede weight all round but her form is right up there; ran in in a Group 1 latest.
(3) (6/1 +0%) Moon De Vega	6/1(+0%)	(3) Moon De Vega 6/1, Useful filly. 2 wins from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner listed race (15/8) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 45 days ago by neck from Salt Lake City. Should go well on hat-trick bid. All out to win a Listed event latest and this company demands more from her.
(2) (10/1 +0%) Cigamia	10/1(+0%)	(2) Cigamia 10/1, Useful filly. 9/2, creditable 2½ lengths second of 8 to Zarinsk in Brownstown Stakes at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Likeable filly but no good thing to reverse recent placings with Cadeau Belle.
(6) (14/1 +0%) Keep In Touch	14/1(+0%)	(6) Keep In Touch 14/1, Useful filly. Respectable 4¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Caroline Street in Blue Wind Stakes (10/1) at Naas (10f, good) 78 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Useful 2yo but quiet this campaign and back from a break with cheekpieces tried.
(7) (20/1 +0%) Lambada	20/1(+0%)	(7) Lambada 20/1, Fairly useful filly. 14¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Shamida in Stanerra Stakes (10/1) at Leopardstown (14f, good) 10 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others preferred. Has to find improvement from somewhere and she's starting to look exposed.

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16:00 Curragh Group 3 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

VILLAGE VOICE (first) got the better of Jackie Oh (second) when the pair met in the Salsabil at Navan in April before finishing down the field in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot. The daughter of Zarak may not have appreciated faster ground on that occasion and she is entitled to step forward once again, especially with conditions more in her favour. The aforementioned Jackie Oh also arrives following a below-par effort in the Sandringham but is worth another chance, while the unbeaten Cadeau Belle and Goldana complete the shortlist.

CADEAU BELLE coped with the jump to listed company at Navan last time and can take the next step up the ladder and stretch her unbeaten record to 3. Gladness winner Goldana is second choice ahead of Paddy Twomey's hat-trick seeking Moon de Vega.

The 3yo CADEAU BELLE smacks of a filly with plenty more to offer if her taking defeat of Cigamia at Navan is anything to go by.

16:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (0.8/1 -29%) Farouk De Cheneau	0.8/1(-29%)	(1) Farouk De Cheneau 0.8/1, Has returned from a break an improved performer for a new yard, seemingly aided by a tongue tie, winning handicaps at Fontwell (easily) and over 21f here in recent months. Further 6 lb rise may not stop him if his stamina holds back up in trip. 2-2 for new stable after last month's clearcut course win; rain will dent his appeal.
(2) (1.88/1 +16%) Landen Calling	1.88/1(+16%)	(2) Landen Calling 1.88/1, Largely progressive over hurdles last term (scored twice) and took well to chasing at first attempt when bolting up in 4-runner novice handicap at Bangor (3m) in May. Respectable second of 3 at Aintree (25f) since. Began chasing career with two good runs in the spring, and can cope if there's rain about.
(3) (5.5/1 +27%) Yes No Maybe So	5.5/1(+27%)	(3) Yes No Maybe So 5.5/1, Won 4 handicap hurdles in 2020 and returned to form when runner-up at Ffos Las in January. Hasn't reproduced that since but latest Market Rasen fourth was more encouraging. This is just his second chase start. On very tempting mark but out of form over hurdles, and struggled in only previous chase.
(4) (125/1 -150%) Master Sam Bellamy	125/1(-150%)	(4) Master Sam Bellamy 125/1, Unreliable sort. First run since leaving Miss Chloe Boxall when 80/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) 78 days ago, tailing off some way out. Miles out of the handicap. Pulled up when 80-1 for rules return in May and 25lb out of the weights today.

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16:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

FAROUK DE CHENEAU has proved a revelation since joining the Anthony Honeyball yard and the eight-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a hat-trick. His chief rival, Landen Calling, will be hoping that a 6lb rise and step up in trip can dent the selection's chances of winning, and the son of Watar shouldn't be taken lightly. Yes No Maybe So can chase the duo home.

FAROUK DE CHENEAU has thrived for the switch to Anthony Honeyball and can complete a hat-trick at the expense of Landen Calling.

Farouk De Cheneau is respected but LANDEN CALLING has taken well to fences and has less to fear from the weather forecast.

16:15 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (2.75/1 +31%) Cancan In The Rain	2.75/1(+31%)	(5) Cancan In The Rain 2.75/1, 9/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago, sticking to task. Reliable type who is worthy of respect. Game effort at Newmarket (1m, good) latest; 2lb rise fair; can feature in a deeper race.
(1) (3/1 +25%) Dora Milaje	3/1(+25%)	(1) Dora Milaje 3/1, Thrice-raced winner. Third of 5 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 11/4) 22 days ago, having run of race. Not without hope. Won her first 2 starts before a solid 3rd on h'cap debut latest; should be more to come.
(3) (4.5/1 +25%) Bear On The Loose	4.5/1(+25%)	(3) Bear On The Loose 4.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Seventh of 9 in minor event (4/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 32 days ago, folding tamely. Back down in trip. Hood back on. Makes handicap debut. Too soon to write off. No hood (back now) at Newcastle last month & ran a shocker; of interest on first 2 starts.
(9) (6/1 +25%) No Barrier	6/1(+25%)	(9) No Barrier 6/1, 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, very good second of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Blinkers helped when 2nd at Doncaster ten days ago; more needed in a deeper race.
(6) (6/1 +33%) Reidh	6/1(+33%)	(6) Reidh 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good) 36 days ago, hampered. Not discounted. Engaged 9.00 Haydock Saturday. Promise in novice/maiden company; no progress in handicaps; declared 9.00 Haydock Saturday.
(8) (11/1 +8%) Greycious Anna	11/1(+8%)	(8) Greycious Anna 11/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Not completely dismissed. 7f winner here last summer; good effort at Catterick last time and extra furlong a plus.
(7) (33/1 +34%) Vince Le Prince	33/1(+34%)	(7) Vince Le Prince 33/1, Course winner. Last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 9/1) 83 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. 7f winner here on debut one year ago; struggled since and has plenty to prove.

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16:15 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Greycious Anna ran on well over a furlong shorter at Catterick last time and is well worth another try at the mile, but if top-weight DORA MILAJE can set her own pace at the head of affairs, she may win for the third time on only her fourth start. Bear On The Loose might do a lot better returning to this trip after fading rapidly over further, while Five Towns sports a tongue-tie and could also get into the mix.

FIVE TOWNS has few miles on the clock and upped her game when second at Haydock last time so she's fancied to go one better and double her tally in a first-time tongue strap. Cancan In The Rain and No Barrier are obvious dangers.

Cancan In The Rain is feared but the progressive DORA MILAJE (nap) can regain the winning thread.

16:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (1.62/1 +14%) Opening Bid	1.62/1(+14%)	(2) Opening Bid 1.62/1, With the usual headgear left off, opened his account over fences at Worcester in May and hasn't looked back since, also scoring at Newton Abbot before forging clear to complete the hat-trick at this C&D 19 days ago. Can add to his tally. Resurgent 8yo who has won three good-ground chases in a row since May, the latest over C&D.
(3) (2.75/1 +8%) Norley	2.75/1(+8%)	(3) Norley 2.75/1, Showed improved form last season, scoring twice over hurdles before making his second start over fences a winning one at Huntingdon in April. Resumed his progress when runner-up in this sphere at Bangor (20.3f) in June, so he's not taken lightly. Won twice in April (hurdle/chase) and last month's Bangor second was a new career best.
(4) (4/1 +11%) Gold Link	4/1(+11%)	(4) Gold Link 4/1, Showed he retains his ability after nearly 2 years off when runner-up over hurdles in May. Better than the result when fourth of 5 at Cartmel on chase debut, weakening having gone clear after the last, before unseating early 3 days ago. Remains with potential as a chaser. Didn't get far at Worcester on Thursday but chasing debut in May was very promising.
(5) (8/1 +0%) Magistrato	8/1(+0%)	(5) Magistrato 8/1, Won on final outing for Paul Nicholls at Warwick (16.2f) in May and has run to a similar level on both starts for his current yard, reverting to front-running tactics when second of 3 at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. May just find others stronger, though. Both runs for this stable were very respectable but he's not straightforward.
(6) (10/1 +29%) Go Fox	10/1(+29%)	(6) Go Fox 10/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when successful at Fakenham in June and followed up at this course (17f) 16 days later. Fell at the ninth in his hat-trick bid over C&D 19 days ago (race won by Opening Bid) so bounce back called for, but he remains well treated on old form. Won twice from the front in June; in good nick but may need the rain to stay away.
(1) (11/1 -83%) Sophosc	11/1(-83%)	(1) Sophosc 11/1, Made it 3-3 over hurdles when easily landing a Fakenham handicap (20f) in October. Unsuited by way the race developed when fourth at Ascot next time, but little impact in 3 starts on the level so far this year. Goes chasing now. Out of form on the Flat this year and not bred for chasing; others have less to prove.
(7) (100/1 -100%) Tremwedge	100/1(-100%)	(7) Tremwedge 100/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Alan King but has lost his way over fences for his current yard, beaten some way out when sixth of 7 behind Opening Bid at Worcester in May. Up against it once more. Tailed off behind Opening Bid last time and effectively 15lb higher here.

LTO Selection:

16:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

OPENING BID is in the form of his life at present and Chris Down's gelding could prove a tough nut to crack having landed the hat-trick over C&D earlier in the month. The eight-year-old remains unexposed at this distance and should have too much for the likes of Norley, who almost got back to winning ways at Bangor-on-Dee last month, and Gold Link.

OPENING BID has thrived with the headgear left off over fences, completing a hat-trick with a dominant success over C&D 19 days ago. He can score again in his current mood, though Norley resumed his progress last time and is feared most. Gold Link also remains open to improvement as a chaser.

Opening Bid is on a roll and not opposed lightly but GOLD LINK still has potential and might be the answer.

16:30 Curragh Handicap 5f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (4.5/1 +0%) Jon Riggens	4.5/1(+0%)	(1) Jon Riggens 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in May. Pulled up in C&D handicap (good to firm, 4/1) won by Harry's Hill 21 days ago, lost all chance at start. Should be thereabouts if avoiding any mishaps at the start this time. Forget last time as he lost all chance at the start and he was favourite for that.
(5) (7/1 +0%) Parting Glass	7/1(+0%)	(5) Parting Glass 7/1, Winner at Navan in May. Good second of 17 in handicap (13/2) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Needs to raise his game a touch but not completely discounted. Contesting only his second handicap when second of 17 under a big weight at Navan.
(7) (7/1 +0%) So Majestic	7/1(+0%)	(7) So Majestic 7/1, Career best when winning 23-runner handicap (4/1) at Naas (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Sosallycanwait, cosily. Hit hard by the assessor for that (raised 12 lb) but she's a big player nonetheless. Comes here after winning two 5f good-ground handicaps five days apart in June; more needed.
(2) (8/1 +0%) Harry's Hill	8/1(+0%)	(2) Harry's Hill 8/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 14/1) 21 days ago. 4 lb rise could be enough to anchor him. Prevailed in a bunched finish here recently; 4lb rise not the end of the world.
(10) (8/1 +0%) Cavallo Pazzo	8/1(+0%)	(10) Cavallo Pazzo 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. 8/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy). Off 109 days and back down in trip here for new yard. Still has low mileage and he needs a second look. First run for this yard; good form in 5f/6f maidens and 7f stretched him on h'cap debut.
(9) (9/1 +0%) Mymomentintime	9/1(+0%)	(9) Mymomentintime 9/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good, 5/2) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration. Higher in the weights than for last year's C&D success but seems to be improving.
(12) (9/1 +0%) Shoebox King	9/1(+0%)	(12) Shoebox King 9/1, Blinkered for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 15-runner handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 13/2) 8 days ago, driven out. 6 lb rise fair enough and needs considering. Seemingly better for blinkers when winning at Navan; up 6lb; rain a bonus.
(4) (14/1 +0%) Gabriella's Spirit	14/1(+0%)	(4) Gabriella's Spirit 14/1, 18/1, good third of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 22 days ago, sticking to task. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she's not without each-way hope. Up 4lb for latest third that but she appears to be improving and goes on all ground.
(18) (14/1 +0%) Sosallycanwait	14/1(+0%)	(18) Sosallycanwait 14/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 15 to Shoebox King in handicap (5/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Travels well but doesn't always find for pressure and a stiff 5f tends to find her out.
(8) (16/1 +0%) Son Of Sampers	16/1(+0%)	(8) Son Of Sampers 16/1, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to firm, 13/2) 25 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Cork maiden winner who has yet to offer a great deal in his three handicaps.
(11) (16/1 +0%) Sounds Of Spring	16/1(+0%)	(11) Sounds Of Spring 16/1, C&D winner. 9/2, last of 10 in handicap at Cork (5f, heavy). Off 106 days. Wouldn't be without a chance if he were to put his best foot forward. At his best at about this trip on testing ground and he won over C&D last October.
(6) (18/1 +0%) Little Queenie	18/1(+0%)	(6) Little Queenie 18/1, Won 5-runner handicap (9/2) at Naas (5.9f, good) 15 days ago. More on her plate up 6 lb in this tougher race. Made all for breakthrough turf win at Naas; each-way claims despite being 6lb higher.
(3) (20/1 +0%) Polar Bear	20/1(+0%)	(3) Polar Bear 20/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in April. 16/1, last of 15 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 57 days ago. Back down in trip and place possibilities if able to bounce back. Yet to win a handicap but has it in him and any rain would be welcomed.
(14) (40/1 +0%) Un Bacio Ancora	40/1(+0%)	(14) Un Bacio Ancora 40/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 28/1) 78 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Runs well now and again but this is a tough race in which to shed her maiden status (0-18).
(15) (40/1 +0%) Shimmerz	40/1(+0%)	(15) Shimmerz 40/1, Course winner. Winner here in May. 8/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 11 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive. 7f course win in May came out of the blue; this a belated first run over 5f.
(16) (40/1 +0%) Pretty Boy Floyd	40/1(+0%)	(16) Pretty Boy Floyd 40/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 17 in handicap (28/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 11 days ago. Back down in trip. Others make appeal from a win point of view. Always respected if there's mud flying but strike-rate of 4-46 reduces his appeal.
(17) (40/1 +0%) Art Of Unity	40/1(+0%)	(17) Art Of Unity 40/1, C&D winner. 33/1, 20 lengths last of 23 to So Majestic in handicap at Naas (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Looks up against it. Five-time winner but he's been out of form for a while now and this looks no easier.
(13) (66/1 +0%) Aloysius Lilius	66/1(+0%)	(13) Aloysius Lilius 66/1, 22/1, first run since leaving G. O'Leary when twelfth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good) 18 days ago. Others have achieved more. Hasn't been at his best since winning at Bellewstown last September.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A tentative vote goes to MYMOMENTINTIME, who has hinted at a return to winning ways with some solid placed efforts the last twice at Tipperary and Naas. A winner over C&D last October, the son of Kantharos is narrowly preferred to the hat-trick-seeking So Majestic and Rockingham winner Harry's Hill. Jon Riggens is far better than what he showed in that latter contest and is another to consider, along with the unexposed Parting Glass and Gabriella's Spirit.

The handicapper has taken a swipe at SO MAJESTIC following her cosy success in a similar big-field handicap at Naas last month but she is clearly on the up and may well complete the hat-trick. Though Jon Riggens hardly covered himself in glory at the start in the C&D handicap won by Harry's Hill, he was in good form prior to that and should be involved in the finish, all being well. The unexposed Cavallo Pazzo is of interest on debut for Joseph O'Brien and Mymomentintime also merits respect.

A darker one to consider is CAVALLO PAZZO, who was promising in maidens and now reverts to sprinting.

16:35 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (1.5/1 +40%) Sassified	1.5/1(+40%)	(5) Sassified 1.5/1, Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh and confirmed previous promise when getting off the mark at this course (18.5f, good) 26 days ago. Up 6 lb and he may well win again now in the groove. Not an instant success over hurdles but travelled strongly before asserting here in June.
(1) (1.75/1 +56%) Getaway Tom	1.75/1(+56%)	(1) Getaway Tom 1.75/1, Confirmed previous promise to get off the mark in decisive fashion at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) a couple of months ago, just shake up to assert. Hiked up 9 lb but with better still to come from him, he's high on the shortlist. Came good with 6l win at Uttoxeter in May; hiked up 9lb but further progress is possible.
(3) (6/1 +45%) Bala Brook	6/1(+45%)	(3) Bala Brook 6/1, Failed to build on promise of his bumper debut at the second attempt in that sphere and has finished runner-up on both starts over hurdles so far at this track (21.6f, good). Makes handicap debut and worth a market check. Second in two 2m5f novice races here this season; open to improvement in handicaps.
(9) (12/1 +25%) Tally's Son	12/1(+25%)	(9) Tally's Son 12/1, Poor strike rate on the Flat (1-42) and he's 0-10 over hurdles. Produced his best effort yet in this sphere when runner-up from 6 lb out of the weights over C&D last month but went off far too hard on his subsequent effort at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft). Must bounce back. Belied 50-1 odds when second over C&D last month but well held since.
(2) (14/1 -180%) Cumhacht	14/1(-180%)	(2) Cumhacht 14/1, Standout effort when runner-up at Ffos Las (20f, good) on penultimate start. Proved to be a disappointment back down in distance when mid-field at Uttoxeter since, so he needs to bounce back quickly. Didn't fire last time but has live claims if judged on earlier second to in-form rival.
(7) (18/1 -29%) Marley Head	18/1(-29%)	(7) Marley Head 18/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but has yet to better poor form over hurdles, though did shape better than the bare result upped in trip after a wind op when eighth at Worcester (20f, good) earlier this month. Needs to brush up his jumping if he's to feature. Unplaced all five hurdling starts but positives can be drawn from his latest run.
(6) (28/1 +44%) Olly's Folly	28/1(+44%)	(6) Olly's Folly 28/1, Long-standing maiden who hasn't shown his form for a while but wasn't seen to best effect after 13 weeks off when mid-field in handicap over C&D last month, left with too much to do. Still looks set for another struggle. 0-15 over hurdles and 0-61 overall; safely held over C&D last month; others preferred.
(8) (80/1 -142%) Allez Allez Dancer	80/1(-142%)	(8) Allez Allez Dancer 80/1, Well held in maiden/novice hurdles but capable of making more of an impact now handicapping (also has had a breathing operation since last seen). A well-beaten outsider on all three hurdling starts; makes handicap debut off lowly mark.

LTO Selection:

16:35 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

SASSIFIED appeared to win with something in hand when recording a first success over hurdles here in June and the son of Excelebration is fancied to defy a 6lb higher mark. Fellow last-time-out winner Getaway Tom has improved with each run in handicaps and is feared most, despite facing a 9lb hike in the ratings for his Uttoxeter triumph in May. The in-form Vision Of Hope is likely to give her running once more and completes the shortlist.

SASSIFIED opened his account in this sphere in good style here last month and now up and running, he can make light of a 6 lb rise in the weights and follow up at the expense of Getaway Tom, who got off the mark in decisive fashion at Uttoxeter a couple of months ago and there should be better still to come from him. Vision of Hope and Bala Brook can fight out minor honours.

Fair Flat-racer SASSIFIED (nap) got his act together over hurdles here last month and has plenty of scope to build on that performance.

16:45 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/1 +0%) Streetscape	4/1(+0%)	(3) Streetscape 4/1, 15/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Ayr (1¼m, good) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. 0-9 but he has run a series of good races in handicaps this year; should be involved again.
(2) (4.5/1 +0%) Calcutta Dream	4.5/1(+0%)	(2) Calcutta Dream 4.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (1¼m, good) 11 days ago, never nearer. Big player from an unchanged mark. 3-time AW winner; best turf run when 2nd at Yarmouth latest; major player.
(5) (5.5/1 -10%) We Still Believe	5.5/1(-10%)	(5) We Still Believe 5.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Pulled up over hurdles 3 weeks ago but his recent Flat efforts have been creditable. Generally run well on the Flat for this yard and he's more appealing than many today.
(14) (8/1 -14%) Ribkana	8/1(-14%)	(14) Ribkana 8/1, Yet to win but knocking on the door lately, including second of 8 over 1¼m at Beverley (good to soft) 15 days ago. Enters calculations. 0-11 but second in three of her last five starts; conditions should be fine; e-w shout.
(7) (8.5/1 -13%) Quoteline Direct	8.5/1(-13%)	(7) Quoteline Direct 8.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Claims if in similar form. Runner-up in both AW starts this year; had run well here before; others stronger today.
(6) (8.5/1 +0%) Gilbert	8.5/1(+0%)	(6) Gilbert 8.5/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Below form eighth of 15 in classified event at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Back down in trip. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Flopped last time but it was his third quick run; one to consider after a short break.
(8) (12/1 -9%) Without Delay	12/1(-9%)	(8) Without Delay 12/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 11/2) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip. On a good mark and this trip should suit better than the 7f she tackled 11 days ago.
(4) (18/1 -13%) Mekbat	18/1(-13%)	(4) Mekbat 18/1, 8/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 24 days ago. First-time blinkers need to give him something extra. Not disgraced on AW the last twice; new trip and headgear need to give him a lift.
(9) (20/1 +0%) Thomas Cranmer	20/1(+0%)	(9) Thomas Cranmer 20/1, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2018. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 82 days ago. Has work to do. On a long losing run and his close 6th on his return came in a slowly run race.
(1) (22/1 +0%) Great Colaci	22/1(+0%)	(1) Great Colaci 22/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (13f, good to soft, 12/1) 24 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not hit top gear back from a long absence but down in grade and he's not discounted.
(12) (33/1 -18%) Robin Goodfellow	33/1(-18%)	(12) Robin Goodfellow 33/1, Poor maiden. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (11f, soft, 18/1) 34 days ago. Last two runs not too shabby but this exposed maiden is easy enough to take on.
(11) (33/1 +0%) Skedaddled	33/1(+0%)	(11) Skedaddled 33/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Exposed maiden who was below par on soft on Tuesday; headgear back on today.
(10) (50/1 +0%) Zandora	50/1(+0%)	(10) Zandora 50/1, No better than mid-division in varied events. Likely booked for another struggle. Unplaced in all eight starts and not easily recommended.
(13) (50/1 +0%) Lukla	50/1(+0%)	(13) Lukla 50/1, Poor form. Sixth of 7 in seller (100/1) at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Best efforts have come over 5f and this trip is a step into the unknown.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Tim Easterby won this in 2018 with a three-year-old and lightning may strike twice with RIBKANA in 2023. She was headed close home when second over a furlong further at Beverley last time out and, if she can be held up and produced late on, she may go one better. Quoteline Direct has been running well without winning on the all-weather recently and he could go well, though Calcutta Dream might make it an Easterby family one-two if he can get away on level terms.

A repeat of the form CALCUTTA DREAM showed when runner-up at Yarmouth recently might be good enough to see him go one better this time. Ribkana has shown she can be very competitive off this mark lately and is second choice ahead of Streetscape and Quoteline Direct.

Calcutta Dream is one to take seriously but GILBERT has strong claims on the pick of this season's form.

16:52 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (2/1 +27%) Minella Rescue	2/1(+27%)	(5) Minella Rescue 2/1, Placed in a point and made a positive start under Rules when third in a reasonable race at Tipperary 80 days ago. Interesting on debut for new stable. Ability in points/bumpers in Ireland and bought for £55,000.
(2) (3.33/1 +33%) Thirtyfour Thirty	3.33/1(+33%)	(2) Thirtyfour Thirty 3.33/1, Telescope gelding who found only a well-touted fellow newcomer too good at Worcester on debut before going one better there 13 days ago. Has left Nigel Twiston-Davies since but boasts strong claims. Dug deep to win at Worcester, beating a point winner with the pair clear; new yard.
(1) (3.5/1 -154%) Jeudidee	3.5/1(-154%)	(1) Jeudidee 3.5/1, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Hozora. Dam maiden over hurdles/fences in France. Strong in the betting and made a winning debut with a bit to spare at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Bold bid under a penalty seems assured. It wasn't much of a race that he won but he was even-money and did it readily.
(8) (4.5/1 +78%) Footloose Man	4.5/1(+78%)	(8) Footloose Man 4.5/1, Related to several winners and has made a reasonable start in 2 bumpers to date. Needs a bit of improvement if he's to open his account, however. Not far away in two good-ground bumpers at Worcester; a faster pace could help him.
(3) (6.5/1 +19%) Tineggiori	6.5/1(+19%)	(3) Tineggiori 6.5/1, Left debut form well behind when landing 10-runner bumper at Hexham last month. More on his plate under a penalty but could progress again. Overcame trouble in running at Hexham (good) and that performance can be upgraded.
(4) (25/1 +11%) Gregorian Diamond	25/1(+11%)	(4) Gregorian Diamond 25/1, Failed to complete both starts in points but has shown ability in bumpers. Left Fergal O'Brien (also tongue tied for first time now), though, and has something to find. Placed in two bumpers for Fergal O'Brien; changed yards; should have a say.
(9) (33/1 +50%) Moon Royale	33/1(+50%)	(9) Moon Royale 33/1, 2,000 gns 3-y-o, Shamardal gelding. Brother to useful 1m/9f winner Romantic Rival. Dam 7.5f winner in France. Doesn't make much appeal on paper. 2,000gns 3yo; Flat-bred who can only be watched on belated debut.
(10) (50/1 -52%) Generous Valentine	50/1(-52%)	(10) Generous Valentine 50/1, Showed a bit when fourth at Worcester but likely to be brought along gradually. 22-1 and beat only one home on good ground at Worcester last month.
(7) (150/1 +0%) Spirittappergoode	150/1(+0%)	(7) Spirittappergoode 150/1, Yet to show any ability and has a 20-month absence to overcome. Didn't show much in two bumpers in late 2021 and now returns from a long absence.

LTO Selection:

16:52 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

THIRTYFOUR THIRTY didn't have to improve much from first to second start when getting off the mark at Worcester last time out and there should be more to come again as the four-year-old starts life for new connections. Fellow winner Jeudidee looks to be his main danger, along with Irish recruit Minella Rescue, who shaped with promise at Tipperary in May. Newcomer Phantom Gold and Tineggiori can also have a say in proceedings.

JEUDIDEE made a good impression when scoring at Warwick on debut and, with improvement expected, he's marginally preferred to Thirtyfour Thirty, who opened his account at Worcester recently. Minella Rescue is another one to consider.

An open bumper and not a strong one. JEUDIDEE was popular in the market at Warwick and won that race fairly readily.

17:00 Curragh Maiden 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (2.25/1 +0%) Fisherman's Beach	2.25/1(+0%)	(4) Fisherman's Beach 2.25/1, Promising sort. Third of 12 in maiden (7/1) at Limerick (12.3f, good) on debut 29 days ago. Open to improvement and he's one of 3 live candidates for this yard. Started slowly but worked his way into contention and finished third at Limerick.
(8) (4/1 +0%) Milwaukee	4/1(+0%)	(8) Milwaukee 4/1, Lightly-raced colt. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Limerick (12.3f, good, 11/8) 29 days ago. Blinkers back on. Represents powerful connections but this colt needs to find some improvement. Not short of ability but doesn't appear to be progressing and needs to find more.
(7) (5.5/1 +0%) Jupiter Rock	5.5/1(+0%)	(7) Jupiter Rock 5.5/1, Twice-raced colt. 6/4, fourth of 17 in maiden at this course (10f, good) 23 days ago. Remains capable of better and, like stablemates Fisherman's Beach and Ikigai Star, he's worthy of consideration. Looks ready for 1m4f after keeping on well to take third over 1m2f here 23 days ago.
(6) (6/1 +0%) Ikigai Star	6/1(+0%)	(6) Ikigai Star 6/1, Thrice-raced colt. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Roscommon (10f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he's capable of a bold show. Initial promise not built upon when only fifth on his recent handicap debut.
(9) (7/1 +0%) Feathertop	7/1(+0%)	(9) Feathertop 7/1, Promising type. Third of 17 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut 35 days ago. Moving up in trip here may help unlock some improvement. Responded well for pressure to hit the frame at Gowran and is entitled to improve.
(5) (9/1 +0%) Hardpoint	9/1(+0%)	(5) Hardpoint 9/1, Camelot colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1½m-1¾m winner El Habeeb and 1¼m-1½m winner Gold Wand, both smart. Appealing pedigree and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. Yard also saddles Feathertop. Belated debut but nicely bred and needs checking in the betting.
(3) (14/1 +0%) Gatsby Grey	14/1(+0%)	(3) Gatsby Grey 14/1, Useful jumps winner. Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Fifth of 8 in minor event (7/1) at Leopardstown (15f, good) 10 days ago. More needed. Better known as a jumper and a pretty smart one; opposable on his Flat form.
(1) (33/1 +0%) Doctor Parnassus	33/1(+0%)	(1) Doctor Parnassus 33/1, 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. Useful hurdler in Britain before losing his way; recently bought for £10,000.
(10) (50/1 +0%) Mambo De La Luna	50/1(+0%)	(10) Mambo De La Luna 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Beaten double-digit lengths in middle-distance maidens at Bellewstown and Killarney.
(11) (50/1 +0%) Teorema	50/1(+0%)	(11) Teorema 50/1, Once-raced filly. 25/1, twelfth of 17 in maiden at this course (10f, good) on debut 23 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. 25-1 for her debut here over 1m2f and finished down the field.
(2) (100/1 +0%) Futurum Regem	100/1(+0%)	(2) Futurum Regem 100/1, Modest gelding. 250/1, tailed-off eighth of 9 to Home By The Lee in Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20f, soft). Off 8 months and form in this sphere is modest. Not a bad hurdler but has no form claims on his Flat achievements.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Curragh Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A strong case can be made for plenty of these but marginal preference is for FISHERMAN'S BEACH, after his promising debut effort at Limerick last month. That form was boosted when the second won earlier in the week and this son of Sea The Stars should only improve for that experience. Feathertop has a similar profile to the selection and could prove to be the main danger. Ikigai Star and Jupiter Rock are others with strong form claims, while Hardpoint is a newcomer to note.

There were certainly positives to glean from the debut effort of FISHERMAN'S BEACH at Limerick and, with improvement on the cards, he could be the answer. Feathertop also shaped with promise first time out at Gowran and she is second choice. The selection's stablemates Ikigai Star and Jupiter Rock should both be on the premises, too, while Milwaukee is also likely to make his presence felt.

Not a straightforward maiden to unravel. FISHERMAN'S BEACH shaped particularly well in what could prove a good Limerick maiden.

17:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (3/1 +88%) Justshortofabubble	3/1(+88%)	(9) Justshortofabubble 3/1, Long-standing maiden who was a remote third over C&D in May and was beaten a long way again when fifth at Worcester last month. 6 lb out of the handicap. Best to look elsewhere. 20-race maiden who has been unable to land a significant blow in three chases this season.
(4) (4/1 +33%) Miladygrace	4/1(+33%)	(4) Miladygrace 4/1, Didn't show much over hurdles but has won twice and placed on 3 occasions from 6 completed starts in this sphere. Finished lame when a below-form fifth at Ludlow (2m) in May and capable of bouncing back after a short break. Dual chase winner for new stable last season and may still have more to offer.
(3) (5/1 +38%) Seymour Promise	5/1(+38%)	(3) Seymour Promise 5/1, Second in a 3¼m course chase in first-time blinkers (retained) last month, his fourth runner-up finish since returning from a long absence. Just as effective at this shorter trip. Ran quite well when second of four here (3m2f) in June and will be fine over 2m5f.
(2) (5.5/1 -38%) Finalshot	5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Finalshot 5.5/1, Returned from 5 months off to finish a good ¾-length second at Market Rasen (19f) in June. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth back there since, possibly making his move too soon. Back from break with two good efforts at Market Rasen this season; one to consider.
(5) (7/1 -56%) Scrumpy Boy	7/1(-56%)	(5) Scrumpy Boy 7/1, Cheekpieces on when finally getting off the mark over C&D in April 2022. Best effort since when second at Stratford (22.5f) last month. Contender if in similar form. C&D winner last year and back in good form when second at Stratford last month.
(6) (12/1 -100%) Forget You Not	12/1(-100%)	(6) Forget You Not 12/1, Resumed winning ways in a 7-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19f, good) last autumn. One of better efforts since when third of 5 over 2m here last month. Needs to build on that now. Sound effort when third here (2m) last month but the forecast rain is a worry.
(1) (16/1 -45%) Abaya Du Mathan	16/1(-45%)	(1) Abaya Du Mathan 16/1, Veteran who impressed with the way he travelled when landing a 5-runner event at Ffos Las in June but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Worcester since. Made all at Ffos Las last month, his eighth chase win; well held since but rain no problem.
(7) (16/1 -220%) Cheer's Delboy	16/1(-220%)	(7) Cheer's Delboy 16/1, Long-standing maiden. Best effort for a while when second back chasing at Warwick at the end of May. It looked a weak race but the winner did follow up. Should be thereabouts with a repeat. Ran well in defeat last time but career strike-rate is now 0-19.
(8) (16/1 -78%) Master Mead	16/1(-78%)	(8) Master Mead 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, close up in fourth (but looked held) when unseating 2 out on chase/handicap debut at Southwell (3m, good) 41 days ago. Back down in trip. 3 lb out of the weights. In process of making promising chase/handicap debut before unseating rider last month.

LTO Selection:

17:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

SCRUMPY BOY isn't the easiest to predict, nevertheless, the veteran returned to form with a second-placed effort at Stratford last month and now returns to the C&D of his last success. Keiran Burke's gelding shades the vote, ahead of Finalshot, who has posted two creditable performances in defeat this season. Seymour Promise is lightly raced over fences and also enters the equation having showed more verve in first-time blinkers when runner-up here last time.

FINALSHOT might have gone for home a fraction too soon last time and is worth another chance to fully confirm the promise of his penultimate Market Rasen second. Former C&D scorer Scrumpy Boy was back on song when second at Stratford last time and is second choice ahead of Cheer's Delboy.

Another chance is given to MILADYGRACE, who did pretty well for Martin Keighley last term and can be excused her below-par run in May.

17:20 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (2/1 -23%) Portoro	2/1(-23%)	(7) Portoro 2/1, Promising sort. 9/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, soft) for John Butler 8 days ago. Obvious claims in a very thin race. Made a mockery of his opening mark last weekend (soft); leading claims despite a 13lb rise.
(6) (7/1 +7%) Star Of St James	7/1(+7%)	(6) Star Of St James 7/1, Creditable third of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Chance on old form and back in reasonable heart lately. Poor strike-rate on turf, but running well on slow ground lately; is one to consider.
(1) (7/1 +0%) Irv	7/1(+0%)	(1) Irv 7/1, 11/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 15 days ago, just failing. Enters calculations. Patchy record on slow ground but holds obvious claims on his recent Nottingham second.
(4) (7.5/1 +0%) Codswallop	7.5/1(+0%)	(4) Codswallop 7.5/1, 4/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 4 days ago. One to consider. 8lb lower than when winning last summer; rain would be a concern but claims otherwise.
(5) (7.5/1 +6%) Temper Trap	7.5/1(+6%)	(5) Temper Trap 7.5/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Back up in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Won't mind rain and the step back up from 7f should help but he's struggled this season.
(11) (18/1 +0%) Mad Artymaise	18/1(+0%)	(11) Mad Artymaise 18/1, Creditable third of 9 in minor event (14/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 32 days ago, barely adequate test. Likely to find this on the sharp side, too. Poor maiden; better off back into a handicap but she's had any number of chances.
(9) (18/1 +0%) Imprint	18/1(+0%)	(9) Imprint 18/1, 9/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 11 days ago, hampered. Others look better treated. Booking of Oisin Murphy (second ride for the yard) draws the eye; needs to settle better.
(12) (20/1 +0%) Girl From Italy	20/1(+0%)	(12) Girl From Italy 20/1, Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 17/2) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Inconsistent; pulled hard back down to 7f latest; needs to settle better.
(2) (20/1 +20%) Jewel Of Kabeir	20/1(+20%)	(2) Jewel Of Kabeir 20/1, Visored for 1st time, good third of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. One to consider for all that she requires some improvement. Visor looked to help on her recent comeback over 7.4f; that gave her something to build on.
(13) (25/1 +0%) Future Times	25/1(+0%)	(13) Future Times 25/1, Visored for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good, 12/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Others make more appeal. Headgear has helped but he's an exposed maiden who probably wouldn't want rain.
(3) (28/1 -12%) Royal Prospect	28/1(-12%)	(3) Royal Prospect 28/1, Course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Now below last winning mark but not threatening to capitalise. This is easier off a sliding mark and he's fine on any ground but 1m1f stretches him.
(10) (50/1 +0%) Brunello Breeze	50/1(+0%)	(10) Brunello Breeze 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 18 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip. Longstanding, regressive maiden who's been tried over various trips; outsider.
(14) (50/1 +0%) Miss Raindrop	50/1(+0%)	(14) Miss Raindrop 50/1, 20/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Must improve. Poor maiden; comes right back in distance this afternoon; isn't obviously fancied.
(8) (66/1 +0%) Mollies Hope	66/1(+0%)	(8) Mollies Hope 66/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 18/1), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Struggled last year and the returning tongue-tie isn't enough to tempt.

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17:20 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Narrowly denied over further at Nottingham last time out, IRV can gain compensation on this occasion off a mark that is 1lb lower than his last victory. The seven-year-old may just have too much for easy Salisbury winner Portoro, who is bound to find life much tougher off a 13lb higher perch. The relatively consistent Star Of St James and Codswallop are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

PORTORO bolted up on handicap debut at Salisbury 8 days ago and there's every chance he'll follow up for his new trainer, taking on mostly exposed types here. Irv and Star of St James could fight it out if the selection fluffs his lines.

Still eligible for 0-55 company, the lightly raced PORTORO can defy a 13lb rise for last weekend's easy win on soft ground.

17:30 Curragh Handicap 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (6/1 +8%) Green Sky	6/1(+8%)	(8) Green Sky 6/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 6-runner maiden at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good, 11/4) 27 days ago. More needed now handicapping but she's unexposed and in good hands. Recent maiden winner open to any amount of improvement now sent into handicaps.
(6) (6.5/1 +0%) Miss Abby Jools	6.5/1(+0%)	(6) Miss Abby Jools 6.5/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year. 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Limerick (8f, good to soft) 39 days ago, driven out. Looks competitive on form. Kept clear of the deepest ground when winning at Limerick (soft); 9lb higher for third.
(10) (6.5/1 +7%) Fools Glory	6.5/1(+7%)	(10) Fools Glory 6.5/1, 12/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 6 days ago. This is a deeper race but she's by no means a forlorn hope. Could have done with it even softer than the yielding when runner-up at Killarney.
(1) (7/1 +0%) All Lies Ahead	7/1(+0%)	(1) All Lies Ahead 7/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in April. Seventeenth of 20 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 58 days ago. Has good chance on form. Good ground was against her last time and has shown she can cope with this mark.
(2) (9/1 +0%) Plume Noire	9/1(+0%)	(2) Plume Noire 9/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap (8/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago, cosily. Needs considering. Won only narrowly at Gowran but the placed horses have upheld the form; up 4lb.
(4) (10/1 +0%) Vadiana	10/1(+0%)	(4) Vadiana 10/1, 9/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good) 52 days ago, slowly away. 1 lb lower now and she has to enter calculations. Finished well for third at Roscommon and returning to 1m looks a major plus.
(7) (10/1 +0%) Lady Arwen	10/1(+0%)	(7) Lady Arwen 10/1, Won 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Limerick (7f, good) 29 days ago, always holding on. Booking of Lee a plus and another bold show likely. Good value for her Limerick win but effectively 11lb higher here, so more needed.
(12) (10/1 +0%) Golden Spangle	10/1(+0%)	(12) Golden Spangle 10/1, 13/2, creditable second of 14 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 5 days ago, no match for winner. Stable in good form but she needs to raise her game a touch. 0-12 but continues to bang on the door in maiden and handicap company.
(5) (11/1 +8%) Persian Queen	11/1(+8%)	(5) Persian Queen 11/1, Latest win at Cork in May. Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 14/1) 5 days ago, needing stiffer test. Place possibilities. Conditions could come right but she does look in the handicapper's grip.
(11) (11/1 +8%) Mere Accountant	11/1(+8%)	(11) Mere Accountant 11/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 18 days ago. Very much one to consider. Back to form over shorter at Tipperary and returning to further looks a plus.
(9) (16/1 +11%) Arthur's Victory	16/1(+11%)	(9) Arthur's Victory 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable eighth of 22 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 25/1) 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Shouldn't be too far away. No closer than eighth in her two runs in Ireland (1m1f) and has to raise her game.
(3) (18/1 +18%) Pandora Lovegood	18/1(+18%)	(3) Pandora Lovegood 18/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/1, 10½ lengths last of 10 to Basil Martini in Weld Park Stakes at this course (7f, soft). Off 10 months. Has work to do. Dual 2yo winner; could have some potential off this mark and rain welcomed.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Curragh Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GREEN SKY left the form of her debut run behind to score at Ballinrobe last month. The daughter of Mastercraftsman doesn't look overburdened by an opening mark of 81 and, with softening ground conditions unlikely to pose a problem, she could continue her progress. All Lies Ahead finished down the field in a premier handicap here in May but she merits respect in these calmer waters, while Plume Noire and Miss Abby Jools are also noted.

It could be worth chancing ARTHUR'S VICTORY, who shaped well on her second for present yard over 9f here last time and dropping back to 7f could be just the ticket for this 5-y-o. Miss Abby Jools did the job well at Limerick and she will be a threat if on-song, while Vadiana (third choice) heads a shortlist of several others with claims in this open-looking race. including All Lies Ahead, Plume Noire and Mere Accountant.

Green Sky is naturally interesting but ALL LIES AHEAD is not one to be underestimated with plenty of rain about.

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Tomform Sunday 23rd July 2023

Races & Results Sunday 23rd July 2023

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14:00 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:10 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:35 Newton Abbot Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:52 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Curragh Group 2 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:35 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:52 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Curragh Group 3 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:05 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:35 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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16:52 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Curragh Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow