1 Sunday 6th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 6th August 2023

There were 29 Races on Sunday 6th August 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Galway, 8 races at Market Rasen, 6 races at Chester, 7 races at Haydock, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 6th August 2023

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

13:35 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.73/1 +34%) Book Of Secrets	0.73 0.73/1(+34%)	(2) Book Of Secrets 0.73/1, Fair on the Flat and similar standard over hurdles. Left Dan Skelton after finishing runner-up in a Stratford seller in May and, after a couple of below-par efforts, returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second in novice at Southwell last time. Leading contender. Back in form with clear second in first-time cheekpieces last month; major player.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 +20%) Abraaj	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Abraaj 8/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in France and showed that he retains ability when runner-up in handicap at Kempton (2m, AW) in June. However, well held on the level 17 days ago and only modest form on his previous 2 starts over hurdles in October last year. Not disgraced on hurdle debut in October but out of form on the Flat this year; too risky.
3	10 3rd (10) (25/1 +50%) Araglen Star	25 25/1(+50%)	(10) Araglen Star 25/1, Unplaced in bumpers and tailed off on her first 3 starts over hurdles. In first-time cheekpieces, showed bit more than previously when mid-field on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 18 days ago, though needs to find plenty more again to get competitive. Beaten about 19l off a lowly mark on recent handicap debut; improvement required.
4	6 4th (6) (2.75/1 +17%) Moro Rock	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(6) Moro Rock 2.75/1, Modest form in bumpers and ran to a similar level when fourth of 11 in novice at this course (20.6f, soft) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Could build on that and make his presence felt. Very respectable fourth here (2m4f, soft) on recent hurdling debut; shortlisted.
5th	7 5th (7) (25/1 +75%) Selecto	25 25/1(+75%)	(7) Selecto 25/1, Modest winner on the Flat (stays 12.5f), but little encouragement when sixth of 7 in novice at Uttoxeter on hurdling debut last month. Has work to do. Ran well to a point on last month's hurdling debut but others appeal more here.
6th	5 6th (5) (100/1 -150%) Moo Moo's Milan	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Moo Moo's Milan 100/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when down the field in a Worcester novice on debut, but fared no better when well beaten at Southwell 19 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Showed no significant promise on his first two starts (both 2m).
7th	8 7th (8) (22/1 -57%) Wise Child	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Wise Child 22/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Robin Des Champs gelding. Dam multiple bumper winner/made frame sole start over hurdles. Little show in Irish points in April/May, so much more required as he makes his first start under Rules. Didn't show a great deal in four Irish points in the spring; rules debut today.
8th	11 8th (11) (250/1 -25%) Mrs Jones	250 250/1(-25%)	(11) Mrs Jones 250/1, Tailed off both starts in point bumpers in late-2020 and has gone with no promise in maiden/novice hurdles, beaten a long way on her only completed outing. Struggled at huge odds on both starts since returned to racing under rules last month.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 +21%) Largy Train	22 22/1(+21%)	(4) Largy Train 22/1, Made a winning debut in bumper for Stuart Crawford in May 2021 but has gone the wrong way since, pulled up both starts over hurdles since joining his current yard. Application of cheekpieces not enough to tempt after 7 months off. Bumper winner in 2021 but pulled up in two novice hurdles during the winter.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -200%) Isle Of Oir	33 33/1(-200%)	(3) Isle Of Oir 33/1, Shaped promisingly when runner-up in a Punchestown bumper for S. Curling back in March 2021. However, after a 15-month absence he offered little on stable/hurdling debut when pulled up at Uttoxeter in June. Needs to leave his latest run well behind. Second on Irish bumper debut in 2021 but struggled when reappearing over hurdles in June.

LTO Selection:

BOOK OF SECRETS has been threatening to open his account over obstacles and this looks like a nice opportunity for him to shed his maiden tag. Charles and Adam Pogson's charge was only collared late when second over 2m at Southwell last time and a repeat of that run would see him hard to peg back today. Moro Rock appears to be the biggest danger after making a nice start to his hurdles career when fourth over the extended 2m4f at this venue last time and this drop in trip is likely to suit, while John The Baptist heads the remainder.

In first-time cheekpieces, BOOK OF SECRETS returned to form when runner-up at Southwell 19 days ago and he sets the standard in this contest. The 5-y-o can get the better of Moro Rock, who made the frame at this course on his hurdling debut, while John The Baptist could fare better now handicapping having had a wind op.

He's not one to rely upon heavily but BOOK OF SECRETS ran a big race from the front in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell last month.

13:35 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Galway Handicap Hurdle 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (0.67/1 +46%) Teed Up	0.67 0.67/1(+46%)	(7) Teed Up 0.67/1, Promising sort. 5/2, second of 17 in handicap at this course (12f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Winner of this race 12 months ago and will be a danger to all if he takes his chance. Won this last year, won on the Flat here on Monday and nearly followed up on Friday.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +50%) Gold Speed	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Gold Speed 6/1, C&D winner. 15/2, creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good) 69 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive. Won his maiden over C&D; has been running over further; fast-run race at this trip ideal.
3	9 3rd (9) (28/1 -40%) Bythesametoken	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Bythesametoken 28/1, Fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to firm, 5/1) 70 days ago. Looks competitive judged on previous effort at Ayr. Not the best of strike-rates (4-40) but in fair form and should give his running.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 -21%) Trebizond	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Trebizond 40/1, Latest win in hurdle at Perth in May. Fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at the same course (16.2f, good) 43 days ago. Will need to run better than at Perth last time and doubt rain would be welcomed.
5th	13 5th (13) (11/1 -83%) Stilyker	11 11/1(-83%)	(13) Stilyker 11/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.6f, good to soft, 11/4) 54 days ago, always holding on. 8 lb higher mark to contend with but needs considering all the same. 2-3 for Willie Mullins but up the weights and seems to need it yielding or faster.
6th	18 6th (18) (11/1 +21%) Wee Charlie	11 11/1(+21%)	(18) Wee Charlie 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Naas in March. 5/2, good 4¼ lengths second of 8 to Bal De Rio in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft) 114 days ago (reportedly bled). Each-way chance. In form back in the spring but needs best yet to defy a career-high mark in this company.
7th	11 7th (11) (14/1 +50%) Bal De Rio	14 14/1(+50%)	(11) Bal De Rio 14/1, Bit below form eighth of 19 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good to soft, 33/1) 4 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter. Latest hurdle win came in a claimer; down the field on the Flat here on Wednesday.
8th	22 8th (22) (20/1 -25%) Saraqael	20 20/1(-25%)	(22) Saraqael 20/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 12/18 on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Easy to look elsewhere. RESERVE. Second reserve; held on the Flat here on Thursday; minor maiden form over hurdles.
9th	23 9th (23) (14/1 -17%) Warm In Gorey	14 14/1(-17%)	(23) Warm In Gorey 14/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in June. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (16.9f, good) 28 days ago. On the upgrade recently. RESERVE. Third reserve; recent handicap winner who was then second at Sligo; this is deeper.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 +24%) Bigz Belief	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Bigz Belief 50/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in June. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Killarney (17f, good) 17 days ago. Recent winner of a Sligo claimer; found life tough back in handicaps and this is no easier.
11th	1 11th (1) (18/1 -29%) By Your Side	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) By Your Side 18/1, Winner in hurdle at Naas in March. 4/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 29 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Below best a month ago but had been in cracking form; tough mark but respected.
12th	15 12th (15) (50/1 -257%) Boom Boom Boom	50 50/1(-257%)	(15) Boom Boom Boom 50/1, Unseated rider in handicap hurdle at this course (16.6f, soft, 28/1) 6 days ago. Has work to do. Placed in maidens but needs to improve on his handicap exploits.
13th	4 13th (4) (50/1 -257%) Western Comandor	50 50/1(-257%)	(4) Western Comandor 50/1, Last of 4 in minor event chase at Killarney (17f, good, 50/1) 16 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others have achieved more. Chasing of late; posted a decent RPR of 126 when winning his maiden hurdle at Down Royal.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (25/1 +11%) Tipp For Mac	25 25/1(+11%)	(20) Tipp For Mac 25/1, 9/2, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (15f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Positives to take from his last three runs and seems to be improving; still a maiden.

LTO Selection:

Emmet Mullins has lined up TEED UP and Aurora Princess for a busy week and whichever horse turns up for a third run should take all the beating, with a 1-2 being a possibility. TEED UP revels in testing ground and while 10lb higher than when winning here last year, should better his 113 rating. The in-form Stilyker is open to further progression but is better suited by a sound surface and disappointed having raced too keenly on testing ground in May. Hearts Are Trumps is 6lb higher than when winning at Ballinrobe but would prefer good, while Boom Boom Boom ran well in a useful handicap in June but prefers fast ground. Four-year-old By Your Side likes testing ground but was well held at Bellewstown and has plenty weight while Scottish raider Trebizond was well held in June and would prefer good. Bal De Rio won an ordinary recent claimer. Bythesametoken, 11-race maiden Hidalgo Des Mottes and Wee Charlie have been running well but face stiff tasks.

TEED UP landed this prize last year just three days after finishing second at the same meeting and is taken to repeat the dose, having gone close in a valuable handicap on the Flat here on Friday evening. He remains open to improvement in this sphere. Stilyker improved when scoring at Sligo and while this is a much tougher assignment, he is respected and is next on the list ahead of Hidalgo Des Mottes.

Teed Up has to be involved but it may pay to take a chance on GOLD SPEED who belatedly returns to the scene of his maiden success.

13:50 Galway Handicap Hurdle 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1/1 +39%) Alba Longa	1 1/1(+39%)	(3) Alba Longa 1/1, Off the mark in impressive fashion at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in May and matched that form when third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) 44 days ago. Remains low mileage and good chance in this field. Win came on soft ground so any further rain a plus and still open to further progress.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +7%) Dreams Adozen	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(6) Dreams Adozen 6.5/1, Good placed efforts since fitted with headgear, third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, soft) 11 days ago. Can give another good account. 0-8 but placed in last three starts; no surprise if she gives another good account.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -100%) Percy Jones	11 11/1(-100%)	(2) Percy Jones 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December and has largely remained in form since, excuses here last time. Considered. Running over further recently; latest effort over 1m6f here leaves him with a bit to prove.
4	4 4th (4) (6.5/1 -8%) Restorer	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(4) Restorer 6.5/1, Chester regular but losing run dates back to 2020. Tongue strap on 1st time, aged 11. Others preferred for win purposes. Veteran who has plenty of form around here including two wins; tongue-tie on.
5th	1 5th (1) (6.5/1 -44%) Neandra	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Neandra 6.5/1, Did well last season, winning twice at Lingfield, but hasn't fully fired this campaign. Still, not ruled out in this company off easing mark. 2-6 on the AW and 0-4 on turf; has run well on good to soft but well beaten on soft.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 -23%) Zivaniya	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Zivaniya 8/1, Still a maiden but produced best effort yet when second of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 20 days ago. Headgear on 1st time. 0-6 but second at Wolverhampton last time; player if he can build on that; cheekpieces on.
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -127%) Cubana Habana	50 50/1(-127%)	(5) Cubana Habana 50/1, Winless since taking a maiden at Hamilton on second start. Continues to fall in the weights but without showing any signs of taking advantage. Sold from Richard Fahey 23,000 gns in July. 0-7 in handicaps and makes his stable debut; down another 2lb but others look stronger.

LTO Selection:

Although ALBA LONGA was unable to complete a double at Goodwood in June, that third-placed finish was more than respectable and a similar performance off 1lb lower here may suffice. Restorer has posted some creditable efforts over C&D of late and shouldn't be far away off his current mark. Dreams Adozen and Neandra also have bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak too, in what looks an open affair.

ALBA LONGA has improved plenty in handicaps this season and this looks a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways. Neandra is used to keeping better company than this so may emerge as the main threat under top weight.

This can go to ALBA LONGA who remains unexposed and any further easing in the ground will be very much in her favour.

14:00 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.73/1 +9%) Rock On Harry	0.73 0.73/1(+9%)	(5) Rock On Harry 0.73/1, Bumper winner who is gradually progressing over hurdles, just denied on handicap debut at Worcester latest. Sets clear standard. Very close second on last month's handicap debut; leading contender here.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +38%) Calvic	5 5/1(+38%)	(1) Calvic 5/1, Successful on one of 5 starts in points and shaped as if better for the run making his Rules debut after a 13-month absence when fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) on NH debut 32 days ago. Point winner; quite promising fourth on recent rules debut at Worcester.
3	6 3rd (6) (2.5/1 +17%) Saint Jaguen	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(6) Saint Jaguen 2.5/1, Showed ability in bumpers and made a promising hurdling debut when third of 7 in novice over C&D. Will need further than this to fulfil potential but still looks main threat to the favourite. Pretty good start to hurding career when third over C&D in June; each-way claims at least.
4	10 4th (10) (50/1 -79%) Horizon Dove	50 50/1(-79%)	(10) Horizon Dove 50/1, Showed some ability in bumpers last year but unpromising in points and on hurdles bow. Second in two bumpers in 2022 but very disappointing in points/over hurdles this year.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 +0%) The Tiger Tank	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) The Tiger Tank 50/1, Modest form at best in bumpers in Ireland and well held on hurdling debut for this yard. Struggled when 80-1 for last month's stable/hurdle debut at Stratford.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 -186%) The Scan Man	20 20/1(-186%)	(8) The Scan Man 20/1, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Couleur France. Unplaced in a point bumper and looked short of pace when sixth of 10 in bumper at Hexham (16.2f, good, 15/2) on NH debut 42 days ago. Made low-key rules debut when sixth of ten in Hexham bumper in June.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -150%) Gold In Doha	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Gold In Doha 25/1, Runner-up in a couple of novices for Harry Fry but was sold cheaply after and showed little in selling hurdle at Uttoxeter on return/yard debut. Claims on form shown for Harry Fry but well-held third in a seller on stable debut.
8th	4 8th (4) (125/1 +38%) Le Bayou	125 125/1(+38%)	(4) Le Bayou 125/1, Poor handicapper on Flat and offered little on hurdle/yard debut. Pulled up when 150-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut here.
9th	3 9th (3) (100/1 -300%) Lark In The Dark	100 100/1(-300%)	(3) Lark In The Dark 100/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (17f-2¾m winner) Princesse Kap. Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (May 1). Unplaced in all six Irish points, without showing any significant promise; rules debut.

LTO Selection:

ROCK ON HARRY recorded back-to-back second-placed finishes last month and this appears to be the perfect chance to get his head in front. Tom Lacey's runner was just touched off over 2m at Worcester last time, beaten just a short head by a big-priced rival and that form entitles him to great respect today. Saint Jaguen is feared most after his third over C&D last time and he'll know more after running green late in the day on that occasion, while Gold In Doha is another to note.

ROCK ON HARRY was only just denied on his handicap bow at Worcester and this looks an excellent opportunity back in a maiden. Saint Jaguen can follow him home in a weak affair.

The one to beat is ROCK ON HARRY, who returns to novice company after going very close in a recent handicap.

14:10 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Galway Handicap Hurdle 24f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (5.5/1 +0%) We'llhavewan	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(5) We'llhavewan 5.5/1, 11/1, creditable ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good) 2 days ago. Significantly up in trip and couldn't rule out, albeit this will be his third run within the space of a week, if he does take his chance. Beaten favourite here on Tuesday and well held on Friday.
1	2 1st (2) (14/1 +22%) My Design	14 14/1(+22%)	(2) My Design 14/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in March. 5/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 48 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Front-runner ideally wants it soft but ran well on good at Kilbeggan latest until fell.
2	11 2nd (11) (5.5/1 +15%) Call The Tune	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(11) Call The Tune 5.5/1, 17/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.4f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Risky proposition at present. Better for comeback run; cheekpieces tried and will appreciate rain.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 +36%) Peaches And Cream	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Peaches And Cream 16/1, One win from 2 runs last season. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Killarney (22.8f, good) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. All the better for last month's comeback run after a year off; don't rule out.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 +60%) Another Choice	20 20/1(+60%)	(4) Another Choice 20/1, Hooded for 1st time, seventeenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at this course (22f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Soundly beaten in 2m7f handicap here on Tuesday; hard to fancy.
5th	7 5th (7) (3.5/1 +83%) Takarengo	3.5 3.5/1(+83%)	(7) Takarengo 3.5/1, Respectable fourth of 19 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good to soft, 18/1) 4 days ago, not ideally placed. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Okay flat effort here on Wednesday but best form over shorter and hard to be confident in.
6th	23 6th (23) (28/1 -12%) Good World	28 28/1(-12%)	(23) Good World 28/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (9/1) at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) 33 days ago, held when hampered 3 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Must improve. RESERVE. Recent form wouldn't inspire too much confidence however; blinkers tried; reserve.
7th	8 7th (8) (18/1 -100%) Arabian King	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Arabian King 18/1, 5/1, creditable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Midfield finishes on both runs last month in 2m4f handicaps so lots more required here.
8th	20 8th (20) (22/1 -10%) Killinure Lass	22 22/1(-10%)	(20) Killinure Lass 22/1, Three wins from 16 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in March. 10/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.4f, good to soft) 119 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Absent since April and ideally wants it soft.
9th	21 9th (21) (7/1 +50%) Menindee	7 7/1(+50%)	(21) Menindee 7/1, 9/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. RESERVE. In form of her life since June return; big player if ground remains good; reserve.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (8/1 -7%) Summer Tide	8 8/1(-7%)	(10) Summer Tide 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Excellent second of 12 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft, 33/1) 23 days ago, no match for winner. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has good chance on form. Listowel second off this mark last summer would bring him into the mix.
10th	17 10th (17) (33/1 +34%) Fiveaftermidnight	33 33/1(+34%)	(17) Fiveaftermidnight 33/1, 33/1, creditable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form. Shaped encouragingly on last month's Killarney comeback run and could step up on that here.
11th	13 11th (13) (10/1 +38%) Sphagnum	10 10/1(+38%)	(13) Sphagnum 10/1, Fairly useful winner at 24f in chases. Fourth of 7 in novice chase (11/1) at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) 33 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others more persuasive. Jumping let him down in novice chase company since and now reverts to hurdles.
12th	18 12th (18) (10/1 -11%) Pairc Na Ngael	10 10/1(-11%)	(18) Pairc Na Ngael 10/1, Two wins from 4 runs last season. 40/1, tenth of 11 in handicap chase at Roscommon (24.2f, good) 55 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and claims if able to bounce back. Both runs this summer well below best but still respected off 14lb lower hurdles mark.
13th	16 13th (16) (7.5/1 +53%) Pure Sirloin	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(16) Pure Sirloin 7.5/1, Winner in hurdle at Navan in January. 7/2, pulled up in minor event hurdle at Wexford (24f, heavy) 128 days ago, pulled up before last. Lacks a recent run but runs well fresh and trip/ground should be okay; one to consider.
14th	9 14th (9) (33/1 -83%) Silvertown	33 33/1(-83%)	(9) Silvertown 33/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 20/1) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Mixing hurdles/chases of late without showing much; others preferred.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (18/1 +28%) Country Queen	18 18/1(+28%)	(12) Country Queen 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24f, good, 7/1) 29 days ago. Has work to do. Needs to bounce back from poor Bellewstown run; won't want too much rain.

LTO Selection:

Lightly-raced stayer CALL THE TUNE reverts to hurdles in first-time cheekpieces but is somewhat unexposed over hurdles. He should improve from his return from a 449-day layoff at Kilbeggan and his best form, in winning a Navan heavy-ground chase in 2022 and chasing home the well-in Ballyshannon Rose on his previous hurdle run in 2021, gives him every chance. Pure Sirloin was a well backed winner at Navan and while pulled up on his most recent run, returns from a short break, stays well and likes easy ground. Macgiloney and My Design are closely matched on a dramatic Kilbeggan race in June when both fell at the final flight and should get involved. Peaches And Cream was well held at Killarney but is a dour stayer who is rated higher over fences. Pairc Na Ngael is rated 14lb higher over fences but prefers good ground, while stablemate Summer Tide's best form is also on a sound surface. Sphagnum is rated 6lb lower in this sphere but disappointed on a recent chase run. Junior Rattler ran well behind Pakens Rock at Kilbeggan but hasn't won since May 2021.

SUMMER TIDE wasn't disgraced when sixth in this race off a 4 lb higher mark last year and is appealing returned to this sphere with conditions in his favour. True Destiny and Junior Rattler are feared most in that order of preference. A couple of these would be dangerous if staging a return to form, most notably Pairc Na Ngael.

First reserve MENINDEE seems sure to get a run given that three of these are due to run here on Friday and gets the vote

14:20 Galway Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -14%) Making Dreams	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Making Dreams 4/1, Second to Pretence in a C&D seller in June. Improved when opening account in 7f Catterick maiden (good) 11 days ago. Should be very competitive from this opening mark. Won a Catterick maiden last time and closely matched with Pretence on previous C&D running.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +11%) Guns And Flowers	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Guns And Flowers 8/1, First run since leaving Adrian Murray when winning 8-runner maiden at Chelmsford (6f) in June. Improved again when third of 11 in 6f Newmarket nursery 9 days later, keeping on in a manner which suggests this step up to 7f will suit. Strong-finishing third on nursery debut last time; shouldn't have a problem with 7f.
3	9 3rd (9) (14/1 -27%) Jakima	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Jakima 14/1, Hasn't achieved much in her 3 qualifying runs over 6f but she hails from a leading stable and it would be no surprise were she to take a step forward now handicapping over further. Hasn't built on a promising debut, but bred to appreciate the extra furlong and well drawn.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -56%) Line Sheet	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Line Sheet 14/1, Easily his best effort in his 3 qualifying runs over 6f when fourth of 13 over 6f at Windsor 20 days ago. Steps up to 7f for this nursery bow. Best effort when fourth at Windsor last time, shaping as though 7f would suit.
5th	1 5th (1) (1.5/1 +33%) Pretence	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(1) Pretence 1.5/1, Won a C&D seller in June (final start for Kevin Coleman). Stepped up on that form when second in a soft-ground C&D nursery on yard debut 23 days ago, pulling miles clear of the third. Half of his 6 lb rise is offset by Harry Davies's claim. Good shout. C&D seller winner in June and just beaten in a nursery back here last time; high on list.
6th	3 6th (3) (6/1 -71%) Commander Crouch	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Commander Crouch 6/1, Steady progress in maiden/novice events over 5f/6f and should have more to offer now handicapping over further. High on the shortlist with Buick taking the ride. Best effort when fourth at Nottingham last time; should stay 7f and considered.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 +14%) Moyet	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Moyet 12/1, Has yet to build on his 6f Goodwood third but still early days and there's stamina on his dam's side so this longer trip could suit now handicapping. Hasn't built on a promising debut; needs to bounce back and has a high draw.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 +50%) Havana Prince	11 11/1(+50%)	(8) Havana Prince 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, eighth of 12 in nursery at York (6f, good, 33/1) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. Finished fifth of the 16 runners in the Brocklesby, but hasn't built on it.
9th	10 9th (10) (200/1 -203%) Darkest Mile	200 200/1(-203%)	(10) Darkest Mile 200/1, Tailed off all 3 starts. Big outsider. Beaten a very long way in three starts last month; similar scenario likely.

LTO Selection:

PRETENCE drew clear with a progressive rival when second over C&D on her stable debut last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent Hugo Palmer's filly from going one better. Making Dreams makes her nursery debut off what appears to be a fair mark judged on the maiden victory at Catterick last Wednesday and she may give the selection most to think about, with Guns And Flowers making most appeal of the remainder.

The top weights may dominate this nursery. PRETENCE knows her way around here and gets the nod with Harry Davies taking a handy 3 lb off. Commander Crouch appeals as a likely improver now stepping up in trip for his nursery debut and is second choice under Buick. Making Dreams is quite closely matched with the selection on C&D selling form earlier in the year and may prove best of the remainder.

This can go to PRETENCE (nap) who won over C&D in June and has since performed even better when just beaten in a nursery back here.

14:30 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.73/1 +20%) Guinness Affair	0.73 0.73/1(+20%)	(1) Guinness Affair 0.73/1, Missed all of last season but making up for lost time now, completing a double in determined fashion at Newton Abbot a month ago. Well capable of landing the hat-trick. Has won novice handicap chases the last twice and he's a strong contender.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.88/1 +58%) Heronord	1.88 1.88/1(+58%)	(5) Heronord 1.88/1, Unreliable individual. Won 5-runner handicap chase (5/2) at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to soft) 20 days ago, kept up to work. Lacks consistency and remains one to treat with caution. Off mark at 24th attempt at Newton Abbot and remains well treated on past exploits.
3	4 3rd (4) (20/1 +39%) With A Start	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) With A Start 20/1, Ex-Irish 2m hurdles winner but he's yet to fire for his current yard and makes little appeal once again. Well beaten when falling 3 out on recent chase debut at Southwell and he's hard to fancy.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (8.5/1 +23%) A Cheap Thrill	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(3) A Cheap Thrill 8.5/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Emmet Mullins who hasn't fired as yet for current stable but drop back in trip should help. Others make more appeal. Could benefit from the drop back in trip but now 0-17 & hard to be confident about claims.

LTO Selection:

HERONORD was a facile winner over the extended 2m at Newton Abbot last time and a repeat of that effort would see him hard to beat today. Evan Williams' charge scored by four lengths on that occasion and this 5lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear likely to be enough to halt her progression. The hat-trick seeking Guinness Affair is likely to pose the most questions to the selection, but this may be a step too far after being raised a total of 11lb by the handicapper for his successive wins, while Rakhine State, who won at Perth last time over the extended 2m, also commands respect.

GUINNESS AFFAIR has an excellent strike rate and found plenty to double his tally over fences at Newton Abbot, so he's preferred to Perth-winner Rakhine State.

Topweight GUINNESS AFFAIR has won five of his eight starts and is taken to complete a hat-trick having won over fences the last twice.

14:45 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Galway Conditions Chase 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (0.57/1 -30%) Saint Sam	0.57 0.57/1(-30%)	(1) Saint Sam 0.57/1, Very smart chaser. 9/4, career best when winning 7-runner Gr 3 chase at Killarney (20f, good) 83 days ago by 4¼ lengths from Effernock Fizz, cruising clear. Likely to follow up. Getting his act together since reverting to fences and again looks the one to beat.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +69%) Born By The Sea	5.5 5.5/1(+69%)	(3) Born By The Sea 5.5/1, Useful chaser. C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form eleventh of 22 in handicap chase (33/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 4 days ago. Others preferred. Plate also-ran on Wednesday but given his record here can't be safely ruled out.
3	4 3rd (4) (18/1 -50%) Peregrine Run	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Peregrine Run 18/1, Smart chaser. Two wins from 6 runs last season. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft, 28/1) 19 days ago, needing stiffer test. Switches from Flat to chase. Retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years. None of his 20 wins have come here; could struggle to run to this rating now.
4	5 4th (5) (5.5/1 +15%) Stumptown	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(5) Stumptown 5.5/1, Useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Sandown in February. 15/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft) 118 days ago. Down in trip. Most progressive prior to latest outing and could bounce back after a break. Let down by jumping in Irish National but still could emerge the chief threat to Saint Sam.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -8%) Andy Dufresne	7 7/1(-8%)	(2) Andy Dufresne 7/1, Smart chaser. Five wins from 18 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Unseated rider in handicap chase (40/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 4 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Unseated at the first in the Plate on Wednesday; hard to be confident in at this stage.

LTO Selection:

The keen-going SAINT SAM steps up slightly to his longest distance to date but has good recent form over middle-distances and has a touch of class. He concedes weight but has twice been Grade 1-placed and is an enthusiastic and progressive six-year-old. Stumptown finished a close second in Cheltenham's Kim Muir Chase in March and while forgiven a pulled-up effort in the Irish National having made jumping errors, drops in distance and doesn't have the selection's pace. Andy Dufresne was an early casualty in the Galway Plate and while a Grade 2-winning hurdler at his best, hasn't won since December 2020. Peregrine Run, a marvellous 20-time winner, is now 13, while Born By The Sea was well held in Thursday's Plate.

SAINT SAM cruised clear when landing a Grade 3 at Killarney 83 days ago and he's firmly expected to go in again seeing as his main rivals on form have a bit to prove. Both Andy Dufresne and Peregrine Run can make a race of it if back to their best, however.

With his sights lowered SAINT SAM has his confidence back and can complete the hat-trick

14:55 Galway Conditions Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (18/1 +36%) Marcella	18 18/1(+36%)	(6) Marcella 18/1, €58,000 yearling, Areion filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Meerjungfrau. Looked clued up but ran to just a poor level on debut at Newbury. Well held on her Newbury debut in June; should do better in time.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.5/1 +20%) Aragon Castle	1.5 1.5/1(+20%)	(1) Aragon Castle 1.5/1, Sales price increased to 120,000 gns as a yearling and left debut run well behind with tongue strap applied when winning 7f Epsom maiden by 3 lengths from a subsequent winner. Needs considering under a penalty. Easily off the mark at Epsom last month and the form has been boosted; respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 -100%) Valadero	5.5 5.5/1(-100%)	(5) Valadero 5.5/1, Made a promising debut when close second of 16 in Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 3/1), worn down near finish. Unable to land the odds at Thirsk next time but still ran well. Big disappointment on much firmer ground at Ripon after and has since left Dominic Ffrench Davis. Worth another chance. Second in first two starts over 5f, but well held over 6f; stable debut after 11 weeks off.
4	3 4th (3) (80/1 +0%) Takeover Target	80 80/1(+0%)	(3) Takeover Target 80/1, Well held both starts and makes little appeal. Well held in first two starts; looks one for nurseries after this.
5th	2 5th (2) (1.1/1 +8%) Hidden Pass	1.1 1.1/1(+8%)	(2) Hidden Pass 1.1/1, 180,000 gns yearling, €400,000 2-y-o, Dubawi colt. Half-brother to smart 6f-7f winner Turaath and 6f winner Mobarhin. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), stayed 1m. Neck second in 7f novice at Haydock on debut last month so obvious claims with progress likely. Beaten a neck on Haydock debut when sent off favourite; major player in this field.

LTO Selection:

HIDDEN PASS should have learned plenty from his narrow defeat on debut at Haydock last month and Charlie Appleby's colt is fancied to gain a breakthrough success at the second time of asking. There was a lot to like about Aragon Castle's first victory at Epsom in July and he can't be taken lightly with Callum Hutchinson effectively negating half of the 6lb penalty with his claim. Valadero also enters the reckoning on his best form and completes the shortlist.

VALADERO is expected to bounce back returned to easier conditions and can make a winning start for Darryll Holland. Aragon Castle slammed a subsequent winner at Epsom so must be feared under a penalty, with Hidden Pass another obvious contender after his debut second at Haydock.

The choice is ARAGON CASTLE whose Epsom win was given a big boost when the runner-up won the Class 2 nursery at Goodwood on Thursday.

15:05 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +67%) The Wrekin	2 2/1(+67%)	(2) The Wrekin 2/1, Three-time winner of novice hurdles in 2021. Missed whole of last year but mildly encouraging start to chasing career recently and isn't without a chance. Generally disappointing in recent years but his Ludlow second in April was a good effort.
2	7 2nd (7) (2.5/1 +9%) Croagh Patrick	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(7) Croagh Patrick 2.5/1, Regularly gives his running and added another placed effort to the collection at Cartmel 15 days ago. This looks a good chance to get his head in front. Consistent and versatile 8yo who is likely to be right in the thick of things once again.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.88/1 +53%) Hardy Boy	1.88 1.88/1(+53%)	(3) Hardy Boy 1.88/1, Dual hurdles winner who opened his account over fences at the third attempt at Huntingdon in May, despite again jumping none too fluently. Respectable second at Worcester last time and is likely to feature again. Chase winner in May but whipped round at start on last two appearances; risky.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -40%) Seemingly So	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Seemingly So 14/1, Course winner who is back to a handy mark but was out of sorts when last seen 7 months ago, so others are preferred. Run this track well but not seen since struggling in Lincolnshire National on Boxing Day.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/1 -47%) Dee Star	11 11/1(-47%)	(1) Dee Star 11/1, Cartmel regular who proved better than ever when winning veterans' handicap there (29.4f) in May, his fourth course success. Needed stiffer test when fifth there last time and drops even further in distance now. Best known as a Cartmel specialist; current mark demands a career-best performance.

LTO Selection:

Last-time-out winner Cilluirid arrives in fine fettle, but Tim Easterby's inmate will need to settle better if aspiring to complete a double on this step up to 3m. With that in mind, HARDY BOY makes most appeal. The six-year-old found only a progressive rival too strong over 2m7f at Worcester last time andm despite 1lb rise, he shapes as if there are still races to be won with him off his current mark. Croagh Patrick has been knocking on the door and is a viable alternative in his present form.

CROAGH PATRICK has been running well lately and this doesn't look a strong handicap, so he might be able to belatedly get back on the scoresheet. Hardy Boy looks the main danger and Cilluirid, an old rival of the selection, is a player if he gets the trip.

The suggestion is CROAGH PATRICK (nap), who scores very good marks for consistency and won't mind what the weather does.

15:20 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Galway Handicap Chase 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (33/1 -136%) Fighting Fit	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Fighting Fit 33/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) 101 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Didn't complete on both starts in April when last seen; yard in form but hard to fancy.
2	8 2nd (8) (5.5/1 +66%) Barnacullia	5.5 5.5/1(+66%)	(8) Barnacullia 5.5/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 19 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good to soft, 22/1) 4 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Others more persuasive. Campaigned on the flat of late, fair run here on Wednesday; can't rule out.
3	12 3rd (12) (10/1 +29%) Pats Choice	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Pats Choice 10/1, Latest win in chase at Wexford in June. 4/1, creditable 9¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Sole Pretender in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good) 16 days ago, slowly away. bit to find with Sole Pretender on recent Killarney run; 3lb wrong.
4	2 4th (2) (5.5/1 +8%) Mt Leinster	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(2) Mt Leinster 5.5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, creditable second of 6 in minor event at this course (14.1f, good to soft, 10/3) 2 days ago. Good second on the flat here on Friday, would be of interest if making a quick return.
5th	9 5th (9) (8.5/1 -13%) Roseys Hollow	8.5 8.5/1(-13%)	(9) Roseys Hollow 8.5/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner novice chase (30/100) at Tipperary (16.8f, soft) 33 days ago, cruising clear. Makes handicap chase debut. Confidence-boosting Tipperary win; interesting on handicap debut, 8lb lower than hurdles.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 +29%) Vado Forte	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Vado Forte 10/1, C&D winner (won this last year for Gordon Elliott). Creditable third of 8 in handicap chase (10/1) at Punchestown (16f, good) 57 days ago. Merits consideration. Last year's winner for Gordon Elliott; 0-6 for current yard but handicapper relenting.
7th	13 7th (13) (33/1 +34%) Charlie Stout	33 33/1(+34%)	(13) Charlie Stout 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase at Wexford in March. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (19.4f, good, 5/1) 69 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Maiden winner here back from a break and stiff enough task from 5lb out of handicap.
8th	14 8th (14) (50/1 +24%) Benefit Run	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Benefit Run 50/1, Third of 15 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Last year's runner-up has it all to do from 19lb out of the handicap.
9th	6 9th (6) (2.5/1 +17%) Hubrisko	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(6) Hubrisko 2.5/1, Promising type. Second of 4 in novice chase at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft, 9/4) 30 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Expected to be bang there. Novice entering handicap company on fourth chase start; handicapper taken no chances.
10th	5 10th (5) (12/1 -140%) Hereditary Rule	12 12/1(-140%)	(5) Hereditary Rule 12/1, Four wins from 10 runs last season. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (21.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 102 days ago, driven out. Respected. Didn't make the Plate but likely major player here if he can cope with this drop in trip.
11th	4 11th (4) (14/1 -40%) Embittered	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Embittered 14/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft, 66/1) 143 days ago, trip too far. Can bounce back. Absent since Cheltenham; has run well after a break but opposable on overall profile.
12th	1 12th (1) (7.5/1 -88%) Sole Pretender	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(1) Sole Pretender 7.5/1, Unreliable sort. Eyeshields on for 1st time, blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good, 11/2) 16 days ago, kept up to work. Capable of going well again. Killarney win a career-best but this more competitive; reluctance to line up a concern.

LTO Selection:

ROSEY'S HOLLOW got off the mark over fences recently and should run well in her first handicap chase. A Grade 3-winning novice hurdler in 2021, she has been slightly disappointing since and while this race is much tougher her Tipperary win, she competes from a low weight and is ground-versatile. Hubrisko is a course hurdle winner who is rated 5lb higher in this sphere than over hurdles but should compete on his handicap chase debut, having run consistently recently. Vado Forte was a minor surprise winner of last year's renewal and while his rating slightly climbed before he was subsequently claimed, he showed some of his old sparkle at Punchestown in June. Sole Pretender has been an excellent performer and while he refused to race at Tipperary, he defied a big weight to win a Listed chase at Killarney subsequently, although he has a preference for good ground. Hereditary Rule won well at the Punchestown Festival but is 10lb higher today with today's rider claiming 4lb less and he drops slightly in distance.

The unexposed HUBRISKO remains capable of better heading into handicaps so gets the vote. Vado Forte won this last year off 6 lb higher so must be respected for all he hasn't hit those heights for his current yard. Sole Pretender may have his quirks but he arrives on the back of a career-best win at Killarney under this rider.

Having missed the cut for Wednesday's Plate HEREDITARY RULE could be the one to beat here

15:30 Galway Handicap Chase 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:38 Chester Listed (Class 1) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 -54%) Mitbaahy	10 10/1(-54%)	(2) Mitbaahy 10/1, Big improver last season, his third win coming in 5f Newbury Group 3. Not been in quite same form so far this term, including finishing a couple of lengths behind the reopposing Ehraz in the Hackwood at Newbury. Bounce back needed. Group 3 winner who had excuses when behind Ehraz last time; still to prove stamina over 6f.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.25/1 +36%) Fast Response	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(5) Fast Response 2.25/1, Form took off in the mud last autumn, including a 6f Doncaster listed success. Faded in the Oak Tree over 7f at Goodwood on Wednesday but as good as ever when second over 7f here prior to that and capable of bouncing back over what is probably her optimum trip. Well held at Goodwood on Wednesday, but a player if bouncing back; loves testing ground.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -11%) Ehraz	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Ehraz 5/1, Smart sprinter who ran close to his best with blinkers added (retained) when 1¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Commanche Falls in Group 3 Hackwood at Newbury (6f, good) 15 days ago. Placed on heavy on reappearance. Thereabouts from the inside stall. Has the form to play a part from the inside stall, but may not want too much rain.
4	4 4th (4) (2.5/1 -25%) Noble Style	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(4) Noble Style 2.5/1, Unbeaten in 3 outings at 2, including the Gimcrack. Failed to stay in the 2000 Guineas on reappearance but his 2 efforts over 6f since have been underwhelming. Too soon to suggest he hasn't trained on but needs a recent gelding operation and change of headgear to have a positive effect. Group 2 winner and a major chance on these terms, but he has enough to prove; blinkers on.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +43%) Paws For Thought	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Paws For Thought 4/1, Has thrived with a hat-trick of handicaps wins (first one over 7f here) in recent weeks but has a fair bit more on his plate now stepping up to listed level. Up in grade in bid for four-timer but is the only likely front-runner and likes this track.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -186%) Princess Shabnam	20 20/1(-186%)	(6) Princess Shabnam 20/1, Useful 6f winner who recorded comfortably her best effort of this season when second of 8 in a C&D handicap 5 weeks ago. A repeat of that form shouldn't see her too far away. Runner-up in all four starts over C&D, but she does need to pull out more in this company.

LTO Selection:

NOBLE STYLE is clear of these rivals on official ratings and this looks like a nice opportunity of bouncing back to form in these calmer waters after running in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last time. Connections have gelded him since that display and the application of blinkers may also aid his cause. Richard Hannon's Ehraz is feared most after running with credit when fifth in the Hackwood at Newbury, while Mitbaahy should also be seriously considered.

Conditions should be ideal for the mud-loving FAST RESPONSE who can bounce back from a lesser effort at Goodwood earlier in the week with the drop back to 6f in her favour. Ehraz ran well in the Hackwood at Newbury recently and might be a more solid option for the forecast spot than last season's very good 2-y-o Noble Style, who has been gelded since his disappointing run in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

Despite a much stiffer task PAWS FOR THOUGHT can complete the four-timer. He likes it here and is the only established front-runner.

15:38 Chester Listed (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.75/1 +36%) Manila Scouse	1.75 1.75/1(+36%)	(5) Manila Scouse 1.75/1, Been luckless not to have been successful so far this season, again hitting the crossbar at York last weekend. Remains of interest. Banging at the door this year and ran a screamer at York last weekend; big player again.
2	7 2nd (7) (2.25/1 +63%) Sheikh Maz Mahood	2.25 2.25/1(+63%)	(7) Sheikh Maz Mahood 2.25/1, Much improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 15/2) on return and shaped as if still in good form when seventh in valuable handicap at the Curragh. Should go well. Good strike-rate in handicaps and this race is weaker than latest; one to take seriously.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -120%) Copper Knight	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Copper Knight 11/1, Bounced back to form when taking 18-runner handicap at York (5f, good, 11/1) and backed that up when narrowly defying a penalty (effectively only 1 lb higher) at Pontefract the following week. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Chasing a hat-trick after 5f wins at York & Pontefract last month; still feasibly weighted.
4	9 4th (9) (7.5/1 +66%) Ramon Di Loria	7.5 7.5/1(+66%)	(9) Ramon Di Loria 7.5/1, Narrow winner at Carlisle in May off 1 lb lower. However, last 2 starts have been poor, so bit to prove now. Engaged 7.00 Hamilton Saturday. Should get strong pace that suits but others have with less to prove; runs 7.00 Saturday.
5th	10 5th (10) (50/1 -79%) Murbih	50 50/1(-79%)	(10) Murbih 50/1, All 3 victories gained on AW, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f) in March. Well beaten twice on turf earlier this term and merely ticking over back on artificial surfaces in recent weeks. Others preferred. 0-11 on turf and he was well beaten in his one run on soft; others look much safer.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 +0%) Dare To Hope	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Dare To Hope 12/1, Bordering on useful as a 2-y-o, ending the campaign with excellent third in York nursery (6f). However, probably best watched dropped back to 5f after 11 months off. Promising at two but this looks a warm race for his return; unraced on slower than good.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -25%) Papa Don't Preach	20 20/1(-25%)	(8) Papa Don't Preach 20/1, Capitalised on a falling mark at Newcastle in January though good run of form came to a halt at York last time. Type to bounce back. Conditions should suit but he's been hit and miss since an AW win in January.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 -27%) Twilight Madness	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Twilight Madness 14/1, Good effort at Epsom on return but hasn't really gone on since, fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not at his best last time but on a good mark and these conditions should suit.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 -50%) Miss Brazen	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Miss Brazen 12/1, Dual winner for Karl Burke last season and built on encouraging yard debut run with an impressive success at Beverley in May. Good efforts in defeat next 2 starts but needs to shrug off a below-par display at Doncaster. Flopped last time; earlier progressive form (including on soft) brings her right into it.

LTO Selection:

The veteran Copper Knight has rolled back the years with successive wins but has edged up the handicap as a result and may now prove vulnerable. Manila Scouse has to go on the shortlist following a near-miss at York last time out, but any value here may lie with MISS BRAZEN. The Michael & David Easterby-trained filly was an impressive winner at Beverley when last presented with soft ground and she is much better than she showed at Doncaster last time when starting awkwardly.

Plenty to consider with the vote going to SHEIKH MAZ MAHOOD, who will find this easier than the race he contested at the Curragh 5 weeks ago. Copper Knight remains on a good mark as he bids for the hat-trick so is the obvious threat, while Manila Scouse will surely be winning again before too long.

Copper Knight and Manila Scouse are feared but there could be more to come from SHEIKH MAZ MAHOOD on slow ground.

15:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:52 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.5/1 +42%) Pardon Me	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(5) Pardon Me 3.5/1, Won back to back at Uttoxeter last autumn and may have needed her first outing since when bidding for the hat-trick here 15 days ago. Patrick Wadge takes 5 lb off. No surprise were she to go well. Won two in a row last autumn and could improve for recent comeback run here.
2	8 2nd (8) (2.75/1 +21%) Classic Lady	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(8) Classic Lady 2.75/1, Lightly-raced mare who improved markedly when scoring twice over 3m at Hexham in June. Turned out again quickly and shaped much better than the result under an overly-positive ride when sixth at Cartmel early last month. Could still be on a good mark. Won two in a row then latest Cartmel run may have come too soon.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 +40%) Presenting Yeats	6 6/1(+40%)	(3) Presenting Yeats 6/1, Bagged a pair of small-field handicap hurdle wins last autumn. Fair fourth at Newton Abbot last time but he isn't one for maximum faith (virtually refused to race on penultimate start. Capable of going well but he's a tricky customer who comes with risks attached.
4	2 4th (2) (3.33/1 +45%) Moon King	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(2) Moon King 3.33/1, Doubled his tally over hurdles at Worcester last summer. This summer's efforts no more than respectable (last of 4 over fences latest) but is starting to look well handicapped. Unable to threaten this season but now 7lb lower than when winning last August.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 -23%) Riggsby	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Riggsby 8/1, Fair stayer on the Flat. Yet to better modest form over hurdles but he shaped better than the result when sixth of 11 over 20.5f at Southwell 15 days ago, staying on from too far back. This trip could suit. Considered. Has shown promise over hurdles but below par the last twice and needs to bounce back.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 +22%) Midnight Glance	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Midnight Glance 7/1, Chase winner last winter but offered little back hurdling on his recent Uttoxeter reappearance. Hard to be confident after that. C&D winner who is not written off, but tailed off on last two starts in January/July.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (28/1 +30%) High Yield	28 28/1(+30%)	(9) High Yield 28/1, Didn't show much in bumpers and hasn't fared much better over hurdles, pulling up in both handicaps. First outing for 8 months. Pulled up last November/December in his first two handicaps and has plenty to prove.

LTO Selection:

CLASSIC LADY may have found her heavy defeat at Cartmel last month coming too soon after winning at Hexham a week earlier and Mark Walford's mare could bounce back to winning ways if freshened up by a small break. Pardon Me is entitled to build on her seasonal debut when finishing eighth here recently, with Patrick Wadge's 5lb claim effectively putting the veteran 2lb below her last winning mark. She could pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of the unexposed Fabuleux Du Clos

CLASSIC LADY was a lot better than the result at Cartmel and can show she's still ahead of the handicapper having been freshened up since. Riggsby caught the eye a bit at Southwell last time and is interesting now stepping up in trip given how well he stays on the Flat. Pardon Me could be all the sharper with a recent run under her belt and also makes the shortlist.

She flopped when favourite at Cartmel last time but that race may have come too soon for CLASSIC LADY, who was progressive previously.

15:52 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Galway Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (3.33/1 +52%) Dunum	3.33 3.33/1(+52%)	(10) Dunum 3.33/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Latest win at Limerick in April. Creditable third of 18 in handicap at this course (8.6f, soft, 11/1) 5 days ago. Merits consideration. Close third in Colm Quinn Mile on Tuesday; drop in trip no problem and big player.
2	4 2nd (4) (33/1 +50%) Snapraeterea	33 33/1(+50%)	(4) Snapraeterea 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 10 lengths eighth of 10 to Zarinsk in Minstrel Stakes at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft, 66/1) 10 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Hotrocket. Wants it soft and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in Hotrocket.
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 -14%) Laugh A Minute	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Laugh A Minute 16/1, Latest win at the Curragh in March. Creditable third of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft, 16/1) 15 days ago, running on late. Needs a couple of these to falter. Last year's second arrives after good Curragh effort; best with an ease so rain would help.
4	14 4th (14) (22/1 -38%) Earls	22 22/1(-38%)	(14) Earls 22/1, Latest win at Cork in May. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago, well drawn. Others more persuasive. Inadequate stamina test (6f, good) at Pontefract; can't rule out.
5th	1 5th (1) (22/1 -57%) Mutasarref	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Mutasarref 22/1, 5/2, 1¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Ocean Jewel in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 52 days ago. No easy task back in a handicap off present mark. Back in handicap company and top-weight respected.
6th	19 6th (19) (5.5/1 +45%) No More Porter	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(19) No More Porter 5.5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, good second of 18 in handicap at this course (8.6f, soft) 5 days ago. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE. Touched off in Colm Quinn Mile on Tuesday so obvious player if getting a run; reserve.
7th	15 7th (15) (8/1 -33%) On A Session	8 8/1(-33%)	(15) On A Session 8/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in April. 15/8, fourth of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 32 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Three-time runner-up in this race and 4lb lower than last year so has to be respected.
8th	18 8th (18) (33/1 -32%) Zabeir	33 33/1(-32%)	(18) Zabeir 33/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 8/1) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. RESERVE. 0-9 on turf but close third in Curragh premier handicap (1m) gives him claims; reserve.
9th	9 9th (9) (4/1 -33%) Current Option	4 4/1(-33%)	(9) Current Option 4/1, Winner of the last 3 runnings of this. Good eighth of 18 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8.6f, soft) 5 days ago, not clear run. Likely to be in the thick of things. Attempting unprecedented four-timer in this race; respectable run on Tuesday.
10th	13 10th (13) (12/1 +14%) Joe Masseria	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Joe Masseria 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Cork in April. 9/1, good fifth of 18 in handicap at this course (8.6f, soft) 5 days ago, never nearer. Stable in good form. Likely to continue in form. Colm Quinn Mile fifth who wants it soft so the more rain the better.
11th	8 11th (8) (11/1 +8%) Percy's Lad	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Percy's Lad 11/1, 50/1, respectable seventh of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 45 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. 1 lb lower here and could have a part to play. Solid claims although ideally doesn't want too much rain.
12th	11 12th (11) (14/1 -17%) Soaring Monarch	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Soaring Monarch 14/1, Course winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Roscommon in July. Good eleventh of 18 in handicap (7/1) at this course (8.6f, soft) 5 days ago. Visor back on. Must improve. Something to find with several of these on Tuesday's run; drop in trip not sure to suit.
13th	2 13th (2) (40/1 +20%) Coachello	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Coachello 40/1, Latest win at Meydan in January. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft, 28/1) 15 days ago. Something to find on form. Dubai Listed winner yet to run to that figure for current yard; others better handicapped.
14th	3 14th (3) (7.5/1 -50%) Hotrocket	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(3) Hotrocket 7.5/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (7/4) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 25 days ago. More needed up 5 lb in this stronger race but he remains unexposed and probably has more to offer. Hat-trick seeker won a shade snugly at Fairyhouse; won't too much rain.
15th	16 15th (16) (22/1 -22%) All Lies Ahead	22 22/1(-22%)	(16) All Lies Ahead 22/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in April. 6/1, below form 7¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Miramis in listed race at this C&D (good to soft) 3 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others more persuasive. Out of depth in Listed event here on Thursday; rain would help her cause.
16th	7 16th (7) (50/1 -52%) Master Matt	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Master Matt 50/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. Last of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft, 28/1) 15 days ago. Stable having good spell. One to consider on pick of form. Has won over this trip but essentially a sprinter; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

CURRENT OPTION is fancied to cement his place as a Galway Festival legend by landing this feature race for a fourth successive year. The Ado McGuinness-trained gelding has been given a chance by the handicapper as his three previous wins here came off marks of 99, 105 and 97 but he still seems to retain plenty of his old zest. He probably ran too keen and was denied a clear passage when still beaten just over two lengths here over a mile on Tuesday. He can reverse places with Dunum and the selection's stable companion Casanova, who both finished in the money on that occasion and should again go well. Hotrocket is on a hat-trick after scoring with a bit in hand over this trip at both Gowran and Fairyhouse and Conor Stone-Walsh again claims a valuable 7lb. On A Session filled the runner-up spot in this race last year and is effective on soft ground.

HOTROCKET hasn't achieved as much as several of these, but he's clealry on an upward curve and, with just seven runs under his belt, the best is probably still to come. He is taken to complete the hat-trick at the chief expense of Percy's Lad, who is one of two British raiders and wasn't beaten far when seventh in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time. Current Option is bidding for a fourth consecutive victory in this race and has to be feared, while Dunum is another to consider.

DUNUM finished third here on Tuesday and appears the one most likely to be as effective back in trip

16:00 Galway Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:08 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 -11%) Safe Voyage	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(2) Safe Voyage 3.33/1, Drew a blank in 2022 but still capable of useful form, finishing third in the Thirsk Hunt Cup and fifth of 22 in the Victoria Cup in May. Disappointed after a break at Ascot 8 days ago but likely to be closer to form now. 10yo who ran well in two big handicaps in May and had an excuse at Ascot last Saturday.
2	3 2nd (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Koy Koy	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Koy Koy 6.5/1, Useful and consistent last year. Easy to ignore his reappearance run in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (raced on unfavoured part of the track) and he merits respect back in calmer waters now. Tailed off in Royal Hunt Cup on sole run this term but not ruled out off last winning mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -25%) G'Daay	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) G'Daay 10/1, Four-time winner last year and, with a visor applied, has returned to form lately, getting his head back in front having had the run of things at Epsom last time. Should give another good account. In good form at Chester the last twice and he could also be suited by today's course.
4	6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +15%) Master Zoffany	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(6) Master Zoffany 5.5/1, C&D who held his form well on the AW through the winter but might need the run back from 6 months off. First run since February but stable in fine form and he's a two-time course winner.
5th	8 5th (8) (1.88/1 +25%) On The River	1.88 1.88/1(+25%)	(8) On The River 1.88/1, Likeable sort who got back on the up when beating a subsequent winner to make it four for the season at Beverley 13 days ago. Rider negates the 3-lb rise and he boasts leading claims. Has won four times for new yard this season and latest form has been franked; solid claims.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +0%) Great Max	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Great Max 10/1, Useful performer for Michael O'Callaghan last year. Positive start for new stable when fourth to Jimi Hendrix in Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) and bounced back from a lesser effort despite being ridden too aggressively when mid-field in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Two reasonable runs this year & drops down in grade here off reduced mark; not discounted.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -100%) Ffion	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Ffion 12/1, Useful mare who goes well here and is best forgiven her latest effort in a listed contest. Cheekpieces on for the first time and nicely drawn, so strong claims. Two course wins last year & could go well now back in a handicap in first-time cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

G'DAAY shaped as if this slight step up in trip could unlock more improvement after scoring by a length over 7f at Epsom last time and he looks primed to offer another bold bid with a 3lb rise unlikely to halt his progression. On The River returned to winning ways at Beverley on his latest start and a repeat of that run would see him enter the reckoning, while Ffion is capable of better in first-time cheekpieces.

ON THE RIVER was comfortably on top of Rhoscolyn (who won a competitive event at Goodwood earlier in the week) at Beverley last time and the 3-lb rise is cancelled out by his jockey's claim, so he's well capable of following up. Fellow last-time-out winner G'Daay is a threat and course specialist Ffion can make her presence felt if the pace is strong.

The 10yo SAFE VOYAGE showed in May that he retains considerable ability and won in 2021 on his sole previous visit to Chester.

16:08 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 -33%) Forever Blue	3 3/1(-33%)	(5) Forever Blue 3/1, Foaled April 9. 80,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 1m-9.5f winner Savrola and winner abroad by Kingman. Yard firing in the winners, including newcomers, and she's appealing on debut even against the boys. 80,000gns half-sister to 2 winners; stamina on the dam's side, so 6f may be too sharp?.
2	2 2nd (2) (0.8/1 +36%) Rainwater	0.8 0.8/1(+36%)	(2) Rainwater 0.8/1, Foaled March 2. 42,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 6f Ventura Rebel and 5f-7f winner Suitcase 'N' Taxi. Plenty of appeal on paper. 42,000gns half-brother to three winners, notably Group 3 winner Ventura Rebel; interesting.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 +33%) Tomorrow Day	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Tomorrow Day 22/1, Foaled March 1. Adaay colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Hot Streak. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Half-brother to winner in Greece; dam useful 6f winner; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -25%) Amroon	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Amroon 5/1, Foaled February 23. 22,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, €100,000 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Yard had successful 2-y-o newcomer here last month so he's one to note. 100,000euros 2yo; dam a 5f-7f winner (RPR 83; handled soft ground); check the betting.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 -57%) Super Schwartz	11 11/1(-57%)	(3) Super Schwartz 11/1, Foaled April 2. £32,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to smart winner up to 1m Beshaayir out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) (stayed 10.5f) Bahia Breeze. £32,000 yearling; dam a maiden sister to a Group 2 winner; yard's 2yos quiet this season.

LTO Selection:

Richard Fahey's yard is running hot right now and RAINWATER looks a likely type to enhance the yard's impressive juvenile strike-rate. A half-brother to the Group 3 winner Ventura Rebel, the son of Mayson holds a valuable sales race entry later in the year and should take some stopping as long as the market vibes aren't negative. Amroon is a Showcasing colt who has to be considered given that his sales price has twice risen incrementally, while Ralph Beckett's filly Forever Blue changed hands for 80,000 guineas and is also likely to have plenty to offer.

This could be a test for these newcomers and the aptly-named RAINWATER, who makes plenty of appeal on paper, could be the way to go for a yard going well with their 2-y-os. Forever Blue and Amroon are also interesting before market clues.

With no form to go on, the betting should be revealing. RAINWATER may prove best equipped to cope with today's test.

16:15 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 +0%) Spot On Soph	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Spot On Soph 8/1, Mixed record over fences/hurdles last season but capable of being in the mix off current mark. No more than okay in her recent chases and she's 0-11 over hurdles.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.33/1 +5%) Greatness Awaits	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) Greatness Awaits 3.33/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1½m) and was in the process of running best race over hurdles (fair form) when unseating close home due to slipping saddle in handicap at Uttoxeter last time (would have finished a close second). Big shout off only 1 lb higher. Pressing the winner when unseating on the run-in at Uttoxeter (2m); chance if staying.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 +18%) Malina Ocarina	7 7/1(+18%)	(4) Malina Ocarina 7/1, Landed a gamble at Southwell in May but proved a let-down there next time and only sixth here (20f) since. Came 5l clear at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May but not so good in her subsequent runs.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +27%) Summergrounds	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Summergrounds 2/1, Fairly useful bumper form. Has hinted at promise over hurdles and produced best effort when fourth of 12 on handicap debut (11/2) at this course (20.6f, good) 58 days ago. Should have more to offer still. Pleasing handicap debut over 2m4f here in June when not getting the clearest of runs.
5th	11 5th (11) (9/1 +44%) Rebel Royal	9 9/1(+44%)	(11) Rebel Royal 9/1, Just the one win over hurdles, which was gained back in October 2019, and it's hard to draw any positives from what he's shown in 3 starts since returning from a break. 3lb out of the weights and with a strike-rate of 2-34, he's not wildly appealing.
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 -60%) Sufi	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Sufi 16/1, Back to form when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford on return and might have found next run coming too soon. Can bounce back. Stratford winner over this far and didn't appear to stay 2m4f at Worcester.
7th	10 7th (10) (20/1 +9%) Miss Blennerhasset	20 20/1(+9%)	(10) Miss Blennerhasset 20/1, Fair maiden on Flat and easily best effort over hurdles when third of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (20.6f, good, 33/1) 28 days ago in this headgear. Needs to reproduce that back in a handicap. Bit better for the cheekpieces when an 8l third over 2m4f here (good) four weeks ago.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (9/1 -13%) Melvich Bay	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Melvich Bay 9/1, Looks to be getting her act together now, placed last 2 starts, albeit not solid form. Vulnerable on balance. Doesn't look ahead of her mark and tends to finish weakly; now 0-11.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (18/1 -80%) Warner's Cross	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Warner's Cross 18/1, Easily best effort over hurdles when third of 5 in novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 164 days ago but opening mark demands further improvement. Had wind surgery ahead of handicap debut and there could be some improvement lurking.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -18%) Coconut Tudor	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Coconut Tudor 33/1, Disappointing maiden hurdler/chaser who has no recent form. Failed to show much for John Mackie last season and same again in two runs for this yard.

LTO Selection:

GREATNESS AWAITS was set to go extremely close on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last Friday until the saddle slipped and the four-year-old unseated his rider in the final strides. Ben Pauling's gelding likely has more to offer and compensation could await off only 1lb higher. Summergrounds offered something to work with when fourth at this venue in June, while Melvich Bay and Spot On Soph complete the shortlist.

GREATNESS AWAITS was about to go down narrowly on his handicap debut when losing his rider in the shadow of the post at Uttoxeter 9 days ago so has obvious claims up only 1 lb. Summergrounds remains with potential in handicaps so is next best ahead of Spot On Soph.

The most appealing option is SUMMERGROUNDS who made an encouraging handicap debut here two months ago.

16:22 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Galway Maiden 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (0.2/1 +39%) Stromberg	0.2 0.2/1(+39%)	(4) Stromberg 0.2/1, Promising individual. Second of 18 in maiden (11/2) at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago, clear of rest. Should progress. Chased home an impressive winner at Leopardstown and was clear of the remainder.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 +55%) Apollo Prince	10 10/1(+55%)	(2) Apollo Prince 10/1, Foaled May 2. €31,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to 7f winner Distinction and half-brother to 1m/9f winner Silks Dream. One to note in the betting. 31,000euros yearling; fifth foal; brother to 7f winner Distinction (RPR 71).
3	7 3rd (7) (40/1 +39%) Foxtrot J	40 40/1(+39%)	(7) Foxtrot J 40/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, last of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft) on debut 10 days ago. 150-1 at Leopardstown (7f, soft) and weakened out of it to bring up the rear.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 +68%) Cuban Confusion	16 16/1(+68%)	(1) Cuban Confusion 16/1, Once-raced colt. 66/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago, not knocked about. Big price when down the field at Killarney (1m, yielding); no appeal on the back of that.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 +78%) Velvet Skies	28 28/1(+78%)	(6) Velvet Skies 28/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 125/1, last of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. 125-1 when finishing last at Leopardstown, a long way behind runner-up Stromberg.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 -75%) Romford	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Romford 7/1, Once-raced gelding. 25/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft) on debut 85 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Beaten 4l at Navan (5.5f) and the winner was subsequent Coventry fourth Givemethebeatboys.
7th	3 7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Count Von Browne	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Count Von Browne 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft, 100/1) 15 days ago. No impact in 6f/7f maidens at the Curragh and smacks of one for handicaps.

LTO Selection:

STROMBERG was unlucky to come up against the smart looking Caught U Looking in a similar event at Leopardstown last month. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt was no match for the well-backed winner but drew clear of the remainder in that 18-runner maiden and should progress with the benefit of the run. Caught U Looking's trainer Noel Meade is now represented by Kiki Roberts who stepped forward from her first start when ridden more prominently at Bellewstown last month. Romford put in his best work at the finish on debut behind Givemethebeatboys at Navan. That form has been well advertised since and he should appreciate the step up in trip.

This is best left to STROMBERG, who made a promising start to his career when runner-up on debut at Leopardstown where he pulled nicely clear of the rest. He is evidently held in high regard (holds Group-race entries) and should take this prior to going on to better things. Kiki Roberts gets the nod ahead of Romford for forecast purposes. Newcomer Apollo Prince is worth a second look in the betting.

It's very difficult to get away from STROMBERG who finished clear of the rest behind a stylish winner at Leopardstown.

16:30 Galway Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:38 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +36%) First Impression	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(1) First Impression 2.25/1, 10/3, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 90 days ago, running on. Has a good record when there's cut in the ground and he's likely to be tuned up returning from a break for an in-form stable. Had a break since an Ayr second in May; conditions won't faze him; should go well.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.5/1 -25%) Stately Home	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(3) Stately Home 2.5/1, Made a winning reappearance at Kempton (8f) in March and was right back on track when third at Sandown 10 days ago. Well respected. Solid effort at Sandown ten days ago when 3rd of 11; conditions should suit; contender.
3	5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 -10%) Flight Of Angels	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(5) Flight Of Angels 5.5/1, Didn't need to improve when making all in handicap at Wetherby (10f) in June and has run to a similar level on both subsequent outings. Might get an easy lead under jockey that rides the track particularly well. Four good handicap runs in 2023, winning at Wetherby (1m2f); question mark on soft ground.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -9%) Ae Fond Kiss	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Ae Fond Kiss 12/1, Showed benefit of her reappearance when second of 7 in handicap at Sandown in May. Underperformed at Chepstow 9 weeks later, however, which leaves her with something to prove. 7.5f maiden winner last summer; mixed record in handicaps and others look stronger.
5th	2 5th (2) (2.5/1 +25%) Jean Baptiste	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(2) Jean Baptiste 2.5/1, Hasn't won for a while but his mark is sliding and he's been running respectably of late. Should be well positioned, so worth considering. Conditions to suit and back down in grade after tackling Class 2 latest; serious contender.

LTO Selection:

STATELY HOME wasn't beaten far when third over 1m2f at Sandown last time when taking a step back in the right direction and the six-year-old, who is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark, gets the vote. First Impression filled the runner-up spot over 1m 2f at Ayr last time and commands plenty of respect, while Jean Baptiste has been given a chance by the handicapper to get involved.

FIRST IMPRESSION was second to one that followed up when last seen 3 months ago and returns at a time when his stable is flying, so he takes preference over Flight of Angels, who might get her own way in front under Franny Norton. Stately Home was back to form and slightly better than the result at Sandown recently, so he's another one to consider.

Jean Baptiste and First Impression both have solid claims at this level but STATELY HOME ran well last time and is preferred.

16:38 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -110%) Dark Trooper	7 7/1(-110%)	(4) Dark Trooper 7/1, Still not fully exposed and got back on the up returned to sprinting when scoring at Yarmouth last time. Not all out there, so probably more to come. Kept on well to win when dropped to 6f at Yarmouth latest; 3lb rise fair; ground a concern.
2	6 2nd (6) (8.5/1 -89%) Be Proud	8.5 8.5/1(-89%)	(6) Be Proud 8.5/1, Right back in top form lately, scoring at Doncaster twice last month, the latter in a good time. Remains well treated on old form and likely to put up a bold bid for the hat-trick. Chasing hat-trick after two Doncaster wins last month; conditions fine; still well treated.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 +22%) Illusionist	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Illusionist 7/1, Now 2 lb lower than when successful at York last year and he ran his most encouraging race since his reappearance when fourth of 16 at Ayr on penultimate outing. Probably found latest run coming too soon and blinkers go back on. Below par at Hamilton last time and 6f on soft ground might prove too much of a test.
4	9 4th (9) (1.5/1 +81%) Minnesota Lad	1.5 1.5/1(+81%)	(9) Minnesota Lad 1.5/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Well treated and could make his presence felt if things drop right. Engaged 3.55 Doncaster Saturday. Beverley win one year ago (5f, good to firm); good 2nd at Doncaster yesterday; contender.
5th	7 5th (7) (6.5/1 +0%) Asadjumeirah	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(7) Asadjumeirah 6.5/1, Consistent sort who wasted no time getting back to form when a strong-finishing second in a competitive event at York 9 days ago. Should get involved if the pace is sound. 2nd of 16 at York nine days ago; still has handicapping scope and promise on soft in April.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -10%) Faro De San Juan	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Faro De San Juan 11/1, 25/1-winner at Chester in June, his first victory for this yard. Poor efforts since, however, and others make more appeal. 6f Chester win in June; goes well on soft and feasibly treated; one for the shortlist.
7th	8 7th (8) (5.5/1 +39%) Impeller	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(8) Impeller 5.5/1, Back on top when winning at Carlisle in July and has remained in form since. Faces a quick turnaround but should give his running once more. In good form in recent weeks and conditions won't be an issue; each-way claims again.

LTO Selection:

The revitalised Be Proud, twice successful over 6f at Doncaster last month, is likely mount a strong hat-trick bid here but a 6lb rise might just leave him vulnerable in these conditions. Preference is for improving three-year-old DARK TROOPER, who doesn't look to have been over-penalised (3lb rise) for a cosy win at Yarmouth last time. Illusionist under-performed at Hamilton last time but was a ready winner when last seen in a class 4 handicap and goes well on an easy surface.

DARK TROOPER is unexposed as a sprinter and had a bit up his sleeve when scoring at Yarmouth, so he gets the nod over Be Proud, who has mounted a revival lately. Asadjumeirah produced a big effort at York recently, so he's likely to be involved if he turns up in the same mood.

Recent Doncaster one-two BE PROUD and Impeller may be the pair to focus on and the selection can confirm his superiority.

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:52 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (22/1 -10%) Diana Prince	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Diana Prince 22/1, Point winner. Only minor promise in maiden/novice hurdles but handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance. Has had wind surgery since last seen 8 weeks ago. Winning pointer, modest hurdler; goes handicapping after wind surgery.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 -380%) Bari Breeze	12 12/1(-380%)	(3) Bari Breeze 12/1, Didn't take to fences in 2022 but his hurdle mark has come down at the same time and he's dangerously well treated having finished second off 9 lb higher early last year. Bumper winner who has been chasing; three seconds over hurdles so capable.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +14%) Minella Youngy	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Minella Youngy 3/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and more of an impact for current yard when twice runner-up in June. Had a wind op after a lesser run here last month. Also has a tongue strap refitted. Twice second before disappointing here; combining aids may help.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 +38%) Miss Wachit	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Miss Wachit 10/1, Won over hurdles at Southwell last summer. Also second over fences there last summer but it's been largely downhill since. Reverts to hurdles after a recent wind op. On sole winning mark but needs to get career back on track after quiet start for this yard.
5th	4 5th (4) (4.5/1 -13%) Rhodia	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(4) Rhodia 4.5/1, Runner-up twice in bumpers. Yet to better modest form over hurdles but she might have needed her Cartmel handicap debut after 4 months off and this sort of mark shouldn't be beyond her judged on her bumper exploits. There has been promise and perhaps Cartmel didn't suit on handicap debut.
6th	9 6th (9) (3/1 +57%) Black Lightning	3 3/1(+57%)	(9) Black Lightning 3/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021 but has run with credit when reaching the frame over 20.5f here on all 3 outings this summer. Should figure again. Finds winning difficult but has posted three respectable efforts on the bounce.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -127%) Ballynaveen Boy	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Ballynaveen Boy 150/1, Little form on Flat/over hurdles. Limited maiden; huge odds when nowhere in two handicaps.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -21%) Carapaz	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Carapaz 40/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and has no more than hinted at ability over hurdles in recent months, pulling up on handicap debut 12 days ago. Unconvincing profile and he ran no race on recent handicap debut when a 66-1 chance.
9th	5 9th (5) (8/1 +0%) Fox's Socks	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Fox's Socks 8/1, Winning hurdler whose record over fences has been mixed but he is on a feasible mark if a return to the smaller obstacles helps to spark him back to life. Has been chasing; placed form off higher hurdle marks and including here.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (14/1 +30%) Indian Sunbird	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Indian Sunbird 14/1, Fair form at best when placed twice in bumpers but yet to match that over hurdles. More realistic chance now handicapping, though, and the stable won a division of this race last year. One to note in the betting. No wins in seven and his standout run was in a bumper when beaten a length at Stratford.
10th	8 10th (8) (10/1 +0%) Edinburgh Rock	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Edinburgh Rock 10/1, Fared better than previously over hurdles in a first-time visor when third of 11 in 17f Cartmel selling handicap in May but failed to back it up at Worcester since. Visor off, blinkers back on. Worth a go in blinkers as when tried once before he was under 5l away on the Flat.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 +50%) Isla Diamonds	33 33/1(+50%)	(12) Isla Diamonds 33/1, Little solid form. Longstanding maiden under both codes and being out of the weights is no help.

LTO Selection:

This looks a contest in which BARI BREEZE could plausibly throw up some value with the Milton Harris yard currently running hot. The eight-year-old hasn't been sighted since November, but his only previous win came after a lengthy break and the return to the smaller obstacles appears to be a sensible move. Minella Youngy has the back form to enter the equation if recent wind surgery has had the desired effect, whilst Black Lightning has been knocking on the door on his most recent efforts, all of them coming at this track, and should again be involved.

In a contest where very few arrive with compelling claims a chance is taken on the returning BARI BREEZE, who wasn't in much form over fences when last seen in November but is on a good mark if sparking back to life returned to hurdles after a break. The unexposed Rhodia could be sharper for her Cartmel reappearance and is second choice ahead of Black Lightning.

Marginal preference is for MINELLA YOUNGY in the hope that he can return to his recent placed form.

16:52 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Galway Handicap 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (1.2/1 +40%) Malbay Madness	1.2 1.2/1(+40%)	(2) Malbay Madness 1.2/1, Good second of 6 in handicap at this course (8.6f, good to soft, 7/2) 4 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Leading claims. Narrow miss here on Wednesday; Colin Keane replaces a 7lb claimer with a hood turned to.
2	9 2nd (9) (12/1 +40%) Emorcee	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Emorcee 12/1, 11/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Has the ability to win off this mark but a bit risky with more new headgear tried.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -80%) Quantum Light	6 6/1(-80%)	(4) Quantum Light 6/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Ralph Beckett when good second of 15 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7f, heavy) 6 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Player. Stable debut when going down fighting after racing close to a strong pace here on Wed.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Guided	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Guided 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in maiden (10/3) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Potential improver for his leading stable. Best run was over this trip and retains potential now sent into handicaps.
5th	1 5th (1) (4.5/1 +31%) La Tulipe Noire	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(1) La Tulipe Noire 4.5/1, Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap (8/1) at this course (7f, heavy) 6 days ago. Appeared to find 7f on the sharp side when a close fourth here last Monday.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +52%) Rough And Tough	12 12/1(+52%)	(10) Rough And Tough 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 17 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good to soft, 22/1) 2 days ago. Others have achieved more. Mild improvement in each of his qualifying runs but down the field in both his handicaps.
7th	6 7th (6) (20/1 +9%) Blue News	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) Blue News 20/1, 15/2, bit below form sixth of 12 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Never lower in the weights but 0-15 now and unconvincing.
8th	8 8th (8) (8/1 -14%) Timeless Piece	8 8/1(-14%)	(8) Timeless Piece 8/1, Winner at Gowran in May. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Leopardstown (10f, good) 79 days ago. 1m winner before not getting 1m2f; off since mid-May but a likely contender.
9th	5 9th (5) (22/1 -38%) Giselles Defence	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Giselles Defence 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Fairyhouse (12f, good to firm, 10/1) 58 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has work to do. Placed in a Sligo maiden; 1m4f a stretch on handicap debut; first start at a mile.

LTO Selection:

MALBAY MADNESS just failed to peg back Lan Cinnte over C&D on Wednesday and may go one better with the Emmet Mullins yard in good form. The selection, who landed a gamble in a Killarney nursery for Eddie Linehan, may benefit from the application of a hood. There is little to choose between Quantum Light and La Tulipe Noire on running behind Rio Largo over seven furlongs on testing ground here on Monday. Quantum Light was having her first run since joining current connections from Ralph Beckett, while La Tulipe Noire won a Dundalk maiden over a mile last winter. Hasten Slowly has gained both wins on a sound surface including at Naas last time so the ground could be a worry.

MALBAY MADNESS was arguably unlucky not to win here on Wednesday and compensation awaits with Colin Keane taking over in the saddle. Quantum Leap made a positive start for her new stable here at the beginning of the week and is second choice ahead of Noel Meade's Naas winner Hasten Slowly.

A key race could be the 7f handicap here on Wednesday in which QUANTUM LIGHT (nap) finished just ahead of La Tulipe Noire.

17:00 Galway Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 -60%) In The Breeze	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) In The Breeze 12/1, Upped his game to score over 11.8f here in May but seemed to find a shorter trip inadequate at Windsor next time and this is an even sharper test. Runner-up on heavy in 2021 but disappointing on it once this April; competitive recently.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +11%) Auld Toon Loon	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Auld Toon Loon 4/1, Off the mark at Lingfield (10f) in June and improved on that form when taking 8-runner handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 22 days ago, well on top finish. 4 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. Registered a gritty, clearcut win at Chester (1m2f, soft; unraced on heavy) on latest run.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.2/1 +9%) Derry Lad	3.2 3.2/1(+9%)	(4) Derry Lad 3.2/1, Better than ever lately, scoring at Hamilton and following up despite being easy to back at Pontefract 42 days ago. Should go well again as he bids for the hat-trick. Second at Navan (1m2f, heavy) preceded wins at Hamilton (1m3f ) and Pontefract (1m4f).
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 -9%) Wind Your Neck In	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Wind Your Neck In 6/1, Well treated and got back on track when runner-up at Sandown 10 days ago. Handles conditions well, so should be involved. Second of 11 at Sandown (1m2f, soft) ten days ago puts him back into serious calculations.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -45%) Leitzel	16 16/1(-45%)	(9) Leitzel 16/1, Winner of first 2 starts here last season but hasn't kicked on. Slightly better signs at Ascot last time, so could get involved if she gets the trip. Made a step back in the right direction last time but needs to build on that substantially.
6th	10 6th (10) (3.33/1 +58%) Three Yorkshiremen	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(10) Three Yorkshiremen 3.33/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 6-runner minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 8/13) 3 days ago. Faces a much stiffer assignment under a penalty on the back of a quick turnaround. 8-13 when off the mark in a novice (heavy) on Thursday; penalty demands a career best.
7th	7 7th (7) (80/1 -142%) Monteria	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Monteria 80/1, Won at Windsor in May but has broken slowly and failed to beat a rival on both subsequent starts, so he's hard to make a case for. 1m2f win on soft in May; usually slowly away and badly overdid it last time.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 +11%) Spirit Of The Bay	16 16/1(+11%)	(1) Spirit Of The Bay 16/1, Better than ever when landing a 7-runner handicap over C&D in May. Not in the same form at Sandown twice subsequently, but first-time blinkers and return to this track both in his favour. C&D win in May; well below form on both starts since and now tries different headgear.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 -20%) Bringbackmemories	9 9/1(-20%)	(8) Bringbackmemories 9/1, Back to winning ways over C&D in June and posted solid efforts both starts since, latest when second of 10 in handicap (3/1) at York (11.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Doing well recently, not on ground this testing but he had a hurdle win on soft in January.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 +0%) Kingsley Pride	22 22/1(+0%)	(11) Kingsley Pride 22/1, Very well-bred but unreliable maiden, missed the break and failed to feature at Newmarket 8 days ago. Others make more appeal. Acts on heavy; back in some form on last two starts but others have more pressing claims.
11th	5 11th (5) (33/1 -50%) Ring Of Beara	33 33/1(-50%)	(5) Ring Of Beara 33/1, Looked potentially very useful and, while he didn't fire last term (left Richard Hughes prior to final outing), he's shown some signs of life over hurdles since and he returns on a handy mark. Minor honours hurdling, not setting the world alight; bit to prove but down the weights.

LTO Selection:

THREE YORKSHIREMEN kept on well over shorter to win easily by over five lengths at Nottingham on Thursday and if he is fully recovered from those efforts, he may be able to shrug off his 6lb penalty while the going remains in his favour. Auld Toon Loon also arrives on the back of a clear-cut victory at Chester and he looks a serious danger off just 4lb higher, while the Easterby family have won both runnings of this contest, suggesting Ring Of Beara could surprise a few on his return to action.

AULD TOON LOON is progressive and had something in hand when winning at Chester 22 days ago, so he's marginally preferred to hat-trick seeker Derry Lad. Wind Your Neck In goes well in testing conditions, so he's also expected to feature.

Auld Toon Loon is not passed over easily but the improving DERRY LAD has followed a heavy-ground second with two wins.

17:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:22 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.1/1 +45%) One Colour	1.1 1.1/1(+45%)	(1) One Colour 1.1/1, Improved when landing Southwell bumper 3 weeks ago, quickening clear. Penalised but this won't take much winning. Settled better when winning well with the front two clear at Southwell; penalised.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 +13%) Vivid Pink	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Vivid Pink 14/1, Too free when well backed on debut at Huntingdon but well beaten at Warwick (first-time hood) next time. In good hands but has plenty to prove after two comprehensive defeats.
3	5 3rd (5) (8.5/1 +6%) Rory's Story	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(5) Rory's Story 8.5/1, Has looked in need of the experience and staying chases will be her bag. Similar sort of form at Hexham/Uttoxeter; likely to need a bit more to get off the mark.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +60%) Dontmesswithme	2 2/1(+60%)	(3) Dontmesswithme 2/1, Closely related to bumper winner Glorious Feeling and has shown a bit in a couple of Newton Abbot bumpers. Already looks ready for jumps and a much longer trip. Two competitive runs at Newton Abbot, latterly against male opposition.
5th	2 5th (2) (8/1 -33%) Zoe Alyssa	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Zoe Alyssa 8/1, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Wells Glory (won on debut). Interesting newcomer. Half-sister to bumper winner Wells Glory; stable 0-26 in bumpers recent seasons.

LTO Selection:

It's difficult to know what One Colour actually achieved when winning a similar event at Southwell recently, but she had been unconvincing at Huntingdon previously and may be worth taking on at cramped odds under a penalty. Preference is for newcomer NO CAN SEE, who is a half-sister to the smart hurdler Mr Adjudicator, given Milton Harris' excellent form and impressive strike-rate in this sphere. Syd Hosie's Dontmesswithme looks the best of the remainder after two placed efforts at Newton Abbot.

NO CAN SEE is an appealing newcomer on paper and could be the way to go before market clues. One Colour won well at Southwell and has a good chance to follow up under a penalty.

Rae Guest's ONE COLOUR won nicely at Southwell with the front two clear and this well-bred filly can defy the penalty.

17:22 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Galway NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (0.44/1 +60%) You Oughta Know	0.44 0.44/1(+60%)	(3) You Oughta Know 0.44/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. Won 16-runner bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 3/1) on NH debut 86 days ago, cruising clear. Looks a good prospect. Easy to back at Kilbeggan but it was never in doubt and he looks above average.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 +75%) Toto Too	10 10/1(+75%)	(7) Toto Too 10/1, Ocovango gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Penny Out, and half-brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Uisce Solas. Entitled to come on for the run. Breeding offers hope and from a yard that has bumper winners.
3	10 3rd (10) (4/1 +56%) Lionnar	4 4/1(+56%)	(10) Lionnar 4/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 9/4, won 6-runner bumper at the Curragh (16f, good) 60 days ago. Not a strong race that she won at the Curragh but she's bred to improve with racing.
4	6 4th (6) (80/1 +20%) Mont Beuvray	80 80/1(+20%)	(6) Mont Beuvray 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Eleventh of 12 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good, 14/1) 28 days ago. In trouble a long way out before finishing completely tailed off at Sligo.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/1 +22%) Crooked Tannie	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Crooked Tannie 7/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 4/1, won 14-runner bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago, unchallenged. Place possibilities. 14l winner at Tipperary; RPR of 114 isn't to be sniffed at and unwise to underestimate.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 -25%) Chef D'etat	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Chef D'etat 25/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. Won 6-runner bumper (4/6) at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 39 days ago. This is more demanding. Unbeaten in two but neither were strong races and he's doubly penalised.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 +58%) Fort Randall	28 28/1(+58%)	(9) Fort Randall 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in bumper (6/4) at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 33 days ago, conceding first run. Has ability but needed to win at Stratford last time to be strongly considered for this.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 +0%) Feast	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Feast 33/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Career best when winning 9-runner bumper (150/1) on debut for new yard at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 24 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Much more on his plate here. Shock winner of a Downpatrick bumper; this is way tougher than that race.

LTO Selection:

YOU OUGHTA KNOW easily won a bumper on debut at Kilbeggan this spring which was probably above-average for the venue. It is interesting to note that Patrick Mullins keeps faith with the son of Beat Hollow rather than partner Aurora Vega, a full-sister to Facile Vega, who also won in great style on her only start at Sligo in June. Lionnar had subsequent easy Tipperary winner Crooked Tannie well behind when fourth on debut at Killarney before beating Beauforts Storm (won since) at the Curragh, with Mont Beuvray about six lengths back in third. Chef D'etat has won both his starts at Tramore and Worcester, while Shark Hanlon is also represented by Fort Randall who has shown promise on both starts.

Willie Mullins saddled the winner of this last year and fields promising duo YOU OUGHTA KNOW and Aurora Vega this time round. Both were impressive on their respective debuts and while it's not easy choosing between them, You Oughta Know scored in particularly good style on his introduction and appears to be the stable first-string judged on jockey bookings. Crooked Tannie and Lionnar can do battle for minor honours.

Willie Mullins dominated this last year and it could be a similar story with YOU OUGHTA KNOW preferred to Aurora Vega

17:30 Galway NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.62/1 +65%) Nellie Leylax	0.62 0.62/1(+65%)	(1) Nellie Leylax 0.62/1, Having overcame inexperience when successful at Beverley on debut, resumed winning ways when making all in 14-runner minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Holds a Group 2 entry and he can score again on his handicap bow. Two-time soft-ground winner who has conditions in favour on nursery debut; respected.
2	7 2nd (7) (33/1 -106%) Brandaisy	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Brandaisy 33/1, Little impact in a trio of starts this summer, always behind when eighth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) last month. Needs to step up on what she's shown to date, but should be suited by this longer trip as she heads into handicap company. Soundly beaten so far but bred to improve for the step up in trip on nursery debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (5.5/1 -10%) Watcha Matey	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(3) Watcha Matey 5.5/1, With the hood left off, ran well when second of 6 on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, good) 17 days ago, sticking to his task once headed. Has made the frame on all 4 starts so far and he can give another good account. Second on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, good); pedigree offers hope about testing ground.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -13%) Catena	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Catena 18/1, Improved on debut form when landing 8-runner novice event at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in June. However, found it tougher under a penalty at Ayr next time, so will need to resume her progress as she now goes handicapping. Won Beverley novice in June but only fifth of six at Ayr last time; nursery debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (7.5/1 -50%) Beyond Borders	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(4) Beyond Borders 7.5/1, Knew more than on debut when opening his account at Thirsk in July. Sent off at odds on again for his next outing and ran to a similar level when second of 4 in nursery at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago. More needed to get his head in front again. Second of four over 6f on nursery debut; dam's side of pedigree suggests 7f will be a plus.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +0%) Mullins Beach	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Mullins Beach 14/1, Headed only close home at Leicester (5f) in May and ran to similar level when third at Chepstow 3 days later. Well held on his nursery bow in July, but got back on the up when third of 6 at Windsor (6f, good) last time. Further improvement required. 0-6 but has shown promise (including on soft going) & this first crack at 7f is worth a go.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/1 -100%) Paladin	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Paladin 7/1, Off the mark at the third attempt, putting his experience to good use when making most in 9-runner minor event at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 15 days ago. Can make a bold bid to follow up on his handicap debut. Won C&D novice on soft ground a fortnight ago; solid contender on first nursery start.

LTO Selection:

Paladin may prove popular here for Charlie Johnston after winning over C&D last month, but he was all out to get back up after being passed that day and this looks tougher. NELLIE LEYLAX has encountered soft ground twice in his four starts, winning both of them and the latest by over three lengths in a class 2 novice at Doncaster 15 days ago. He has top-weight here but deservedly so, and there may be more to come, while Beyond Borders and Watcha Matey could fight it out for third.

NELLIE LEYLAX made it 2 wins from 4 starts when making all at Doncaster last time, confirming his effectiveness on soft ground, and he can continue his progress to make a successful handicap debut. Paladin opened his account at this C&D on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Watcha Matey.

Richard Fahey has enjoyed success with the the family of BRANDAISY, who looks a likely improver now up in trip on nursery debut.

17:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (11/1 -22%) Iato's Angel	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Iato's Angel 11/1, Back down in grade, landed a second success of the season at Musselburgh (9f, good) in June, asserting final 1f for a clear-cut victory. Faces a tougher task returned to this level on first run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Hood now applied. Won in June on final run for now-retired Keith Dalgleish and respected on stable debut.
1	7 1st (7) (1.38/1 +39%) Nigiri	1.38 1.38/1(+39%)	(7) Nigiri 1.38/1, Strong in the betting and showed much improved form when making a successful handicap debut at this course (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, just kept up to work. Well-bred filly and she can follow up with more still to come. Comfortable 7f win here on h'cap debut and she could have more to offer now back up to 1m.
2	1 2nd (1) (12/1 -9%) Love Interest	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Love Interest 12/1, Newcastle novice winner on sole 2-y-o start and twice acquitted herself well in listed company last season, including when fourth of 12 at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in October. However, she hasn't been able to match that level in 3 starts this year. Made the frame in two Listed races last year but hasn't hit same heights this season.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +8%) Conservationist	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Conservationist 6/1, Won at this C&D on her second start and, with her reappearance run behind her, got back on the up when second in handicap also at this C&D (good) in May. Wasn't in the same form at Newbury last time, though, so needs to leave that behind. Disappointing at Newbury but this lightly raced C&D winner could bounce back with bold bid.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -38%) Golden Melody	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Golden Melody 11/1, Having fallen in the weights, returned to form with runner-up efforts at Beverley and Ripon in July. Shaped as if still in form when sixth of 13 at York (7.9f, good) 9 days ago, short of room over 1f out, but will need to find more to get back to winning ways. Two good second placings in a row then saddle reportedly slipped when mid-division at York.
5th	5 5th (5) (3.33/1 +5%) Raimunda	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(5) Raimunda 3.33/1, Back down in trip, confirmed previous promise when opening account in 5-runner minor event at this C&D (soft) 15 days ago, drawing clear approaching final 1f. Open to further improvement and she's respected as she makes her handicap debut. Clearly relished the conditions when readily winning C&D novice two weeks ago; h'cap debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 +9%) No Nay Nicki	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) No Nay Nicki 5/1, Attracted support but failed to build on her previous efforts this season when fifth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good) 9 days ago, despite having every chance. However, she's dropped further in the weights as a result, so she's capable of getting involved. Has often run well in defeat in the last two seasons and might not be far away.

LTO Selection:

Three-year-olds have won both runnings of this contest and that may continue here if C&D winner RAIMUNDA continues to progress. Heavy ground saw her get off the mark at the third attempt here last month by three lengths after being sent to the front two out, and a mark of 77 seems fair enough judged on that form. Nigiri is worth another try at this trip after winning over a furlong shorter here but she was given an added 7lb for that victory, so Iato's Angel looks the one for the forecast on her first start for new connections.

NIGIRI took a step forward when winning in good style on handicap debut at this course 16 days ago and, with further improvement to come, she can follow up returned to this longer trip. Raimunda also arrives on the back of an easy C&D success and isn't taken lightly now handicapping, while No Nay Nicki also merits consideration.

The 3yo NIGIRI looked a filly to follow when winning comfortably over 7f here last month and she can make it 2-2 in handicaps.

18:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 +0%) Zimmerman	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Zimmerman 16/1, Largely consistent, but his effort flattened out in the closing stages when stepped up to 2m at York last weekend and this looks sure to provide a stiffer test at the trip. Best on softer than good but unraced on heavy; 2m a concern, as shown again eight days ago.
2	10 2nd (10) (3.33/1 +17%) Cinnodin	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(10) Cinnodin 3.33/1, Progressive 3-y-o who scored nicely when stepped up to 2m for the first time at Newbury (good to soft) 10 days ago. Definitely more to come as his stamina is drawn out and can defy the handicapper again. 3yo with four handicap wins, the latest over 2m on soft; thorough stayer.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Nathanael Greene	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(1) Nathanael Greene 4.5/1, Useful handicapper who won here last season. Fine fourth of 19 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) at the beginning of July and not disgraced in another warm race at Newbury since. Acts on soft. Tongue tied first time. Much respected in this lower grade. Big win on soft here last July over 1m6f in first cheekpieces; tongue-tie added today.
4	11 4th (11) (4.5/1 +40%) Miss Cynthia	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(11) Miss Cynthia 4.5/1, Has improved when runner-up in 1¾m handicaps at Yarmouth and Sandown (both good ground) in recent months. Unproven in the mud but she does leave the impression that 2m will suit. 2nd over 1m6f on last two starts; 2m may suit but she faces very different ground.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 +25%) Mister Camacho	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Mister Camacho 12/1, Belatedly got off the mark in impressive fashion when scoring by 7½ lengths at Catterick (1¾m, heavy) in April. Hasn't reproduced that on a sounder surface since but could fare better now returning to the mud. Stays 2m2f but form claims rest on a wide-margin win at Catterick (1m6f, soft) in April.
6th	2 6th (2) (8/1 -23%) Geremia	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Geremia 8/1, Habitual slow starter but he is proving consistent, picking up second win of the campaign when getting on top late in the day at Ayr (13f) last month. Creditable 4¼ lengths fifth of 13 to Sweet William in 2m Newbury handicap since. Should figure if he doesn't lose too much ground at start. Won over 1m5f at Hamilton and Ayr (soft) this season and ran well in defeat twice at 2m.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +18%) Nobody Told Me	9 9/1(+18%)	(9) Nobody Told Me 9/1, Winner at Doncaster (soft) in April. Bounced straight back from a lesser effort on AW when third at Hamilton (13f, soft) 22 days ago. Steps up 3f in trip now. Acts on soft; a close, never-nearer third at Hamilton (1m5f) latest; unraced beyond that.
8th	12 8th (12) (80/1 -220%) Billy Bathgate	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Billy Bathgate 80/1, Finally got off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Ayr (13f, firm, 7/2) in June but not in the same form on Newcastle's AW since and he's 2 lb out of the weights in this. 1-25 strike-rate; he's not proved himself with the trip or ground; not the percentage call.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 -27%) Justus	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Justus 14/1, French maiden winner who opened his account in this country when taking Doncaster handicap (16.5f, heavy) in April. Might have just needed the outing after 11 weeks off (had wind op) when eighth of 10 at Sandown 11 days ago and respected with ground conditions in his favour. Easy win on soft from the front at Doncaster (2m) in April; wind op before latest start.
10th	8 10th (8) (12/1 +25%) Kalamity Kitty	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Kalamity Kitty 12/1, Winner of all 3 starts of a truncated 2022 campaign and proved that her ability remains intact following 13 months off when fifth in 2m Kempton handicap in June. Should be sharper now but her ability to handle deep ground has to be taken on trust. Potential at 2m+; unraced on worse than good to soft; bolted before start eight days ago.
11th	7 11th (7) (7.5/1 -7%) Pyramid Place	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(7) Pyramid Place 7.5/1, In good form hurdling this summer, winning twice over 2¾m. First Flat start for over 3 years but this mark may not be beyond him judged on the level of his hurdle form. Has won on heavy in that sphere. Four AW Flat runs in the winter of 2019-2020; success as a hurdler gives significant hope.

LTO Selection:

CINNODIN unlocked further potential when regaining the winning thread over a similar trip at Newbury last Thursday and Richard Hughes' gelding could make light work of a 4lb rise if in the same mood today. Nathanael Greene has posted some creditable efforts in defeat this season, particularly his fourth in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in early July, and the four-year-old is feared most in these calmer waters. Geremia and Miss Cynthia are others to consider at this level.

CINNODIN is a 3-y-o heading firmly in the right direction and can make it 5-7 since switching to handicaps. This represents a drop in class for former course winner Nathanael Greene who is second choice ahead of Justus, who gets similar ground as when scoring by a wide margin at Doncaster in the spring.

It's a strong field but CINNODIN (nap)'s 2m win on soft last time confirmed his great strength in stamina. He makes plenty of appeal.

18:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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