1 Tuesday 8th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 8th August 2023

There were 31 Races on Tuesday 8th August 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Catterick, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Roscommon, 6 races at Ripon, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 8th August 2023

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

14:35 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.73/1 +27%) Golden Shot	0.73 0.73/1(+27%)	(4) Golden Shot 0.73/1, One win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in July. 8/11, creditable second of 10 in handicap at York (16.2f, good) 10 days ago. Still has low mileage and bold show likely, provided he goes on the ground. Has to prove he can do it on different ground but he's open to improvement; shortlisted.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +29%) Russian Rumour	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Russian Rumour 10/1, Latest win at Bath in June. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Newbury (16f, good to soft, 9/2) 12 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Fine on any ground and enjoying a consistent season; hard to knock her out of calculations.
3	1 3rd (1) (6.5/1 -44%) Captain Kane	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Captain Kane 6.5/1, Eight wins from 23 Flat runs. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 21 days ago, overcoming pace bias. 3 lb rise shouldn't be an issue but conditions may be a problem, if the ground remains on the slow side. Conditions would have to be a worry; there's little wiggle room off this mark anyway.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 +11%) Monsieur Lambrays	16 16/1(+11%)	(3) Monsieur Lambrays 16/1, Temperamental sort. Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 33/1, last of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good to firm) 58 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Best to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Grandmaster Flash. This is easier than he's used to and the two-month break looks in his favour if anything.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -100%) Black Kalanisi	22 22/1(-100%)	(5) Black Kalanisi 22/1, Good second of 13 in handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm, 4/1). Off 13 months but resumes for new yard on an attractive mark and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the market. Into the veteran stage, back from 13 months off, and returns looking high in the weights.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -122%) Grandmaster Flash	40 40/1(-122%)	(7) Grandmaster Flash 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, last of 8 in handicap at Sandown (14f, good to firm) 52 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gary Moore. Opposable. Ground fine but off since said to have stopped quickly on his final run for Gary Moore.
7th	2 7th (2) (6.5/1 -30%) Lexington Knight	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(2) Lexington Knight 6.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in July. 9/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (12f, soft) 24 days ago. Booking of Simon Walker an obvious selling point but, consistent though this 5-y-o is, he is probably a shade too high in the weights at present. Has never won a handicap off a mark this high; Simon Walker an obvious plus though.
8th	8 8th (8) (7.5/1 +53%) Thefastnthecurious	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(8) Thefastnthecurious 7.5/1, 11/4, last of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Spencer and, having slipped back to her last winning mark, she could have a part to play if on-song. This ground is an unknown for her new yard, having been picked up recently for 2,700gns.

LTO Selection:

GOLDEN SHOT only just found an improving rival too good at York last Saturday and, although a 5lb higher mark in this contest makes life harder, the four-year-old likely has more races in him this season. Captain Kane is only 3lb higher than last month's all-weather success at Lingfield and merits respect on this switch to turf, while any market support for stable/seasonal debutant Black Kalanisi would increase interest in the veteran.

The one with the most compelling claims is GOLDEN SHOT, who went down all guns blazing at York recently and a 5 lb rise for that near-miss looks fair given that he pulled clear of the rest. This drop back in trip may help offset the forecast slower ground but the prospect of a slow surface is worry where Captain Kane is concerned, but for which he would've been very tempting on the back of his Lingfield success 3 weeks ago. Thefastnthecurious makes some each-way appeal.

Russian Rumour (second choice) has less to prove than most but GOLDEN SHOT remains open to improvement.

14:35 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 4) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (16/1 -33%) One More Bottle	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) One More Bottle 16/1, Foaled February 3. Mukhadram gelding. Brother to 7f/1m winner Alotabottle and half-brother to several winners, including 5f winners Triple Jaye and Smokey. Dam ran once. Another worth a check in the betting for clues on racecourse bow. Brother to 7f-1m winner Alotabottle (RPR 89), and a half-brother to several other winners.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -56%) Mister Gan	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Mister Gan 25/1, Once-raced colt. Showed a bit when seventh of 9 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm, 22/1) on debut 73 days ago, weakening approaching final 1f. This ought to reveal a good deal more. Did kick off at York (6f, good to firm; 22-1) but was only seventh in a field of nine.
1	3 1st (3) (0.83/1 +40%) Ice Max	0.83 0.83/1(+40%)	(3) Ice Max 0.83/1, Dark Angel colt who offered something to work on when fourth of 9 in minor event at Haydock (7f, soft, 15/2) on debut 17 days ago. More to come and good shout. Seemed to cope okay with the soft ground when a keeping-on fourth at Haydock.
2	9 2nd (9) (3.33/1 +26%) Buttercross Flyer	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(9) Buttercross Flyer 3.33/1, Twice-raced filly. Improved on debut form when second of 11 in maiden (14/1) at this C&D (good) 13 days ago, no match for winner. Not out of things with a repeat. Prominent off a fast pace when just missing out over C&D 13 days ago; softer ground now.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 -45%) Veiled Illusion	8 8/1(-45%)	(8) Veiled Illusion 8/1, Foaled April 9. €54,000 foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to ungenuine 8.6f winner Word of Honour. Yard can ready a newcomer and he's one to note. Dam Group placed and stable 4-13 with its 2yo runners here.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 -63%) Respectful	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(6) Respectful 6.5/1, Dandy Man colt. Easy to back and shaped as if he'd derive plenty from the experience when fifth of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6f, soft) 18 days ago, headway before fading final 1f. Capable of better. Beaten 10l by last week's Group 2 Goodwood winner Vandeek on good to soft at Nottingham.
5th	10 5th (10) (11/1 +45%) Storm Alice	11 11/1(+45%)	(10) Storm Alice 11/1, Twice-raced filly. 7/1, fourth of 7 in seller at Chester (7f, good) 39 days ago, keeping on when hampered well inside final 1f. Needs to take a step forward if she's to figure here. Beaten in a seller last time but ran well and not to be underestimated.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 -50%) Too Much Too Young	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Too Much Too Young 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 80/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 13 days ago, in rear and making no impression. Passed over. Lots to find with Buttercross Flyer on their clash here; went off 80-1 that day.
7th	1 7th (1) (80/1 -21%) Apache Angel	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Apache Angel 80/1, Foaled April 27. 4,500 gns foal, Twilight Son gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-1m winner Wild Lion and 1m winner Prisha. Dam, maiden (seemed best at 1¼m). Yard wouldn't be a renowned source of debutant winners. Dam well related; gelded ahead of debut and looks best watched.

LTO Selection:

The penny dropped late on for ICE MAX on his debut, as he hit the line well to finish fourth at Haydock in what was a highly-promising start to his career. The son of Dark Angel should have plenty more to come and he could prove tough to beat. His stablemate Respectful could be the biggest threat after finishing fifth behind subsequent winner Vandeek, who took the Richmond last week. Any market support for the 50,000gns purchase Veiled Illusion should be noted.

ICE MAX produced a promising first effort when fourth in a Haydock novice event over this trip 17 days ago and, well bred and in good hands, he earns the vote to take a step forward and come out on top. Veiled Illusion rates an interesting newcomer for James Tate whilst the selection's stablemate, Respectful, who was fifth behind a subsequent Group 2 winner on debut is another to note. Buttercross Flyer completes the shortlist.

Ice Max is preferred of those with experience but VEILED ILLUSION represents a yard that has done well here with its 2yos.

14:50 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ffos Las Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.73/1 +51%) Devil's Point	0.73 0.73/1(+51%)	(4) Devil's Point 0.73/1, Promising type. Fifth of 10 in minor event at Sandown (7f, good, 12/1) on debut 32 days ago. Likely to come on for that and an entry in the Champagne Stakes suggests that he's held in high regard. Big player. Green when fifth on Sandown debut; he'll have learned from that and sets the standard.
2	7 2nd (7) (22/1 -22%) Spaceport	22 22/1(-22%)	(7) Spaceport 22/1, Foaled April 26. €35,000 foal, €58,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Restorer and 1¼m-1½m winner Molinari. Dam 1½m winner. Likely to come on for the run. Half-brother to a few winners for the yard, notably Restorer; may need time.
3	5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Going The Distance	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(5) Going The Distance 3.33/1, Foaled March 6. €160,000 yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Dam useful French/US 1m-9.5f winner, won US Grade 3 8.5f event and fourth in American Oaks. Yard no stranger to success with newcomers and he is a likely-looking type. 160,000euros yearling; nothing from the yard can be discounted currently.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +22%) Castle In The Sand	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Castle In The Sand 7/1, Foaled March 31. New Approach colt. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Cicero's Gift. Plenty of appeal on paper and needs a close look in the betting. Dam won on her 2yo debut for the yard; the market will show what's expected.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 +25%) Miami Heat	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Miami Heat 9/1, Twice-raced colt. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Ascot (6f, good to soft, 16/1) 10 days ago. Up in trip and will need to raise his game in order to emerge on top here. Enough in two starts over 6f to suggest he's worth keeping an eye on, maybe in nurseries.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -180%) Daring Legend	14 14/1(-180%)	(3) Daring Legend 14/1, Twice-raced colt. 5/2, fourth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 41 days ago, not clear run. Moving up in trip could help unlock some improvement and he's one to be interested in. Clearly felt capable of better but has to settle much better upped from 6f on this ground.
7th	1 7th (1) (125/1 -89%) Bajan New Moon	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) Bajan New Moon 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip and tongue strap on for 1st time. Readily passed over. Stiffer test should suit but he was beaten a long way at a big price on his debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -52%) Sub Thirteen	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Sub Thirteen 100/1, Foaled April 9. 6,000 gns yearling, Territories colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Triple Distilled and 2-y-o 6f winner Abstemious. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Galeota. Yard rarely strikes with newcomers. 6,000gns yearling; yard (also saddle Weston Court) 2-86 with 2yos over the past five years.
9th	10 9th (10) (200/1 -100%) Weston Court	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Weston Court 200/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 13 in maiden (66/1) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on debut 52 days ago. Readily passed over. Started 66-1 for Leicester debut in June and ran as the market predicted, finishing last.
10th	11 10th (11) (40/1 -186%) Woof	40 40/1(-186%)	(11) Woof 40/1, Foaled April 28. €15,000 foal, 9,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to very smart 5f/6f winner Gilt Edge Girl. Probably best watched on debut. 9,000gns yearling; trainer not noted for 2yos but does get the odd successful newcomer.

LTO Selection:

There were plenty of positives to be taken from DEVIL'S POINT fifth-placed finish on debut at Sandown last month and the David Menuisier-trained colt could take some stopping with that experience under his belt. Daring Legend appears to be the main threat of those with race experience, but newcomers Going The Distance and Castle In The Sand are potential fly in the ointments. The pair could give the selection most to think about and shouldn't be underestimated.

It looked a strong novice event in which expensive purchase DEVIL'S POINT finished a promising fifth on last month's debut at Sandown and, with improvement on the cards, he earns the vote ahead of likely-looking newcomers Castle In The Sand and Going The Distance. The shortlist is completed by Daring Legend, who was gambled on and duly left his debut form well behind when fourth at Kempton and should have more to offer.

Devil's Point sets the standard but stable form would be a slight worry and maybe GOING THE DISTANCE will be up to the job on debut

15:05 Ffos Las Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Catterick Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 -54%) Rum Runner	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Rum Runner 10/1, Run creditably in recent starts, latest when second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 32 days ago, slowly away. One of likelier contenders. Not won since 2020 but three good runs over 7f/7.5f this year and an obvious contender.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 +18%) Doomsday	7 7/1(+18%)	(3) Doomsday 7/1, Posted a season's best, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 12 in minor event (40/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Shortlisted. C&D winner last July; good 2nd in first-time headgear last week; chance on that form.
3	13 3rd (13) (150/1 -127%) Suntory Star	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Suntory Star 150/1, 125/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Justin Landy when last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 49 days ago. Best watched. Lightly-raced since 2021; tailed off after 459-day break in June; best watched for now.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 +36%) Andromedas Kingdom	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(1) Andromedas Kingdom 4.5/1, Modest mare. 10/3, eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 55 days ago, very slowly away. Others more persuasive. Ex-Irish; 0-14; started slowly both runs in 2023; up in trip but needs a better break.
5th	12 5th (12) (3.5/1 +36%) Spartakos	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(12) Spartakos 3.5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Others preferred. C&D winner last year; below par at 6f last time but some good runs before that; chance.
6th	14 6th (14) (6.5/1 -95%) Tea Garden	6.5 6.5/1(-95%)	(14) Tea Garden 6.5/1, Returned to best form when taking 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 28 days ago. Holds solid follow-up claims. Wolverhampton winner latest having run creditably all year; unexposed on turf; a possible.
7th	8 7th (8) (6/1 +29%) Portelet Bay	6 6/1(+29%)	(8) Portelet Bay 6/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago. Visor back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. All wins at 6f, but stays 7f; fair run after meeting trouble last time; one to consider.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Mekbat	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Mekbat 14/1, Modest gelding. 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago. Not discounted. Ex-Hannon; chance on his best form but below par last twice (blinkers tried last time).
9th	2 9th (2) (16/1 +20%) Butterfly Island	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Butterfly Island 16/1, 18/1, fifth of 8 at Ayr (8f, good to soft) 1 day ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. 22-race maiden; some fair form this time, including over 1m at Ayr on Monday; bit to find.
10th	5 10th (5) (18/1 -50%) Kraken Florida	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Kraken Florida 18/1, Modest gelding. Winner at Newcastle in February. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 19 days ago. Habitual slow starter; 6f AW winner in Feb but not as good last twice; better on the AW.
11th	9 11th (9) (7/1 +61%) Red Command	7 7/1(+61%)	(9) Red Command 7/1, Modest gelding. Last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 13/2) 40 days ago. Still looking for first success, 0-11; tailed off on the AW last time but has a chance on his two previous runs on turf.
12th	11 12th (11) (100/1 -52%) Sir Dotti	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Sir Dotti 100/1, Remains a maiden after 32 Flat runs. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 50/1) 27 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. 32-race maiden who has plenty to find on recent form and would be a surprise winner.
13th	6 13th (6) (66/1 -230%) Lil Bit Of Magic	66 66/1(-230%)	(6) Lil Bit Of Magic 66/1, Poor filly. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 150/1) 32 days ago. Hard to recommend. Career-best despite pulling hard last time but bled from the nose previous outing.

LTO Selection:

RUM RUNNER has been unlucky to fill the runner-up spot on each of his last three starts, with the latest of those efforts coming at Beverley in a class 6 handicap and he should be more than capable of taking a race of this nature in his current mood. Doomsday won't make it easy for the selection after finishing second in a similar event at a big price in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh, while last-time-out Wolverhampton winner Tea Garden could have a say if transferring her recent form to the turf.

Preference is for TEA GARDEN, who got back to winning ways under this pilot at Wolverhampton last month and is relatively unexposed on turf. Doomsday and Rum Runner can also make their presnce felt.

The choice is C&D winner SPARTAKOS who is ideally suited by 7f on slow ground. Run Runner should also go well.

15:25 Catterick Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5.5/1 +45%) Thewaytothestars	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(5) Thewaytothestars 5.5/1, Posted best effort for some time when close third of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft, 7/1) 11 days ago, finishing well. Remains on a handy mark and must enter calculations. Regressive maiden who needs a bit more if she's to make it fifteenth time lucky.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.38/1 +8%) Kynsa	1.38 1.38/1(+8%)	(3) Kynsa 1.38/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has progressed with each run this term, latest when second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Races off same mark and holds solid claims. These conditions should be fine on pedigree and she's surely up to winning off this mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (5.5/1 -57%) Covert Mission	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(1) Covert Mission 5.5/1, Took advantage of lower turf mark when winning 8-runner handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (7.6f, good to soft) last week. 5 lb penalty may not prevent follow-up here. Made all last Monday; has more on under a penalty but stable form could barely be better.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 -11%) My Mate Ted	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) My Mate Ted 10/1, 10/3 and visored for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two near-misses to his name in two runs on soft/heavy; capable of better off this mark.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +9%) Island Native	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Island Native 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 14 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm, 6/1) 77 days ago, clear of rest. Booking of Murphy a plus. Better on his handicap debut 11 weeks ago and Oisin Murphy is a positive booking.
6th	6 6th (6) (6.5/1 +0%) Amemri	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(6) Amemri 6.5/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 9/2) 21 days ago. Warrants respect. Irish raider; been running over further of late but good test at this trip should be fine.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Heerathetrack	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Heerathetrack 40/1, Unreliable individual. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 50/1, fifth of 11 in minor event at this course (8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Readily opposed. 1 lb out of the handicap. One of his better efforts here last time but is a poor, exposed maiden.

LTO Selection:

COVERT MISSION proved a revelation when given a more aggressive ride to score comfortably at Lingfield last Monday and the five-year-old is hard to oppose in his quest to complete a quick-fire double off 5lb higher. Island Native was far more competitive on his handicap debut when runner-up at Brighton in May and likely has more in the locker this season. Heather Main's charge may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of in-form pair Kynsa and Thewaytothestars.

COVERT MISSION scored in comfortable fashion on easy ground at Leicester last week and a 5 lb penalty doesn't look prohibitive. He can follow up. Kynsa and Thewaytothestars are feared most.

Irish raider Amemri is respected but KYNSA's two placed efforts in handicaps have been well advertised since and she's preferred.

15:40 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +0%) Easter Icon	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Easter Icon 5/1, Winner at Southwell (16.5f) in April. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 5/1) 64 days ago. Still needs to prove himself as effective on turf. AW winner over this trip off the same mark in April and didn't run too badly last time.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 +0%) Oh So Chic	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Oh So Chic 12/1, Boasts just one win from 23 starts but often runs well around here, back to form when fourth in a C&D handicap in June. Subsequent run at Redcar was a disappointing one but no real surprise where she to bounce back from an easing mark. Fair fourth over C&D before struggling at Redcar; becoming hard to predict.
3	5 3rd (5) (3.2/1 +42%) Lord Torranaga	3.2 3.2/1(+42%)	(5) Lord Torranaga 3.2/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 10 days ago, switched final 1f and staying on. Hard to knock recent consistency and this mark well within reach. Bit to find with Spantik on their runs here last month but won't be far away.
4	3 4th (3) (3.2/1 +20%) Hellenista	3.2 3.2/1(+20%)	(3) Hellenista 3.2/1, Ran best race for a while when second in 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f) in June and not disgraced when fourth in a stronger affair at York (16.2f) latest. Ease back down to class 6 company a plus and she's not dismissed out of hand. Latest defeat came in a Class 4 at York and this is more her level.
5th	4 5th (4) (8.5/1 -21%) Winklevi	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(4) Winklevi 8.5/1, Back on the scoreboard at Chelmsford (2m) in January and ran best race for a while (in refitted visor) when third at Chepstow (2m) on his penultimate start. Similar form when fourth at Wolverhampton (16.6f) latest and he's not out of things back on turf. Never lower in the weights and arrives here after respectable shows.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -64%) Tiberio Force	18 18/1(-64%)	(8) Tiberio Force 18/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 5/1) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now upped significantly in trip. Respectable efforts in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps the last twice; goes further here.
7th	9 7th (9) (125/1 -468%) Third Avenue	125 125/1(-468%)	(9) Third Avenue 125/1, Ran best race for present yard when third at Southwell (16.5f) in February but proved disappointing over hurdles more recently, again offering little when pulled up at Market Rasen (20.6f) 2 months ago. Others preferred back on the Flat. Only 1-20 on the Flat and that success came over 1m6f in Ireland two years ago.
8th	2 8th (2) (3.33/1 +5%) Spantik	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) Spantik 3.33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago. Expected to be thereabouts again in refitted cheekpieces. Two good efforts back from a break but this softer ground is a concern.

LTO Selection:

HELLENISTA ran very well in this grade on her penultimate start when she was beaten just under a length into second by a subsequent winner. The daughter of Nathaniel is only 1lb higher now, following her fourth at York in a class 4 event, and she looks capable of making the most of this drop in class. Spantik was over four lengths clear of the third when second over C&D last time and he has to be considered off the same mark. Of the remainder, Easter Icon makes the most appeal as he drops back to his last winning mark.

A number with claims, including SPANTIK who again ran with credit when runner-up over C&D 4 weeks ago and could be worth siding with to capitalise on his reduced mark. Lord Torranaga similarly arrives in good heart and is feared, with Oh So Chic, returned to this venue, and Hellenista others worth a look.

Lord Torranaga is feared but HELLENISTA ran in a Class 4 handicap at York last time won by the very progressive Robert Johnson.

16:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Ffos Las Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Margaret's Fuchsia	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Margaret's Fuchsia 4/1, Fair filly who got back to best form when close second of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Effective over this longer trip and must enter calculations.
2	2 2nd (2) (0.22/1 +45%) O G Beachwear	0.22 0.22/1(+45%)	(2) O G Beachwear 0.22/1, Posted creditable efforts all 3 starts thus far, latest when third of 7 in minor event (evens) at Chester (7.6f, good) 38 days ago. Looks the one to beat.
3	1 3rd (1) (20/1 -150%) Done Decision	20 20/1(-150%)	(1) Done Decision 20/1, Adaay gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Donna Italiana. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to smart 1m-11f winner Pattaya. Market check advised on debut.
4	4 4th (4) (125/1 -150%) Ourdefence	125 125/1(-150%)	(4) Ourdefence 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (7f, soft) 24 days ago. Hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:

O G BEACHWEAR has not been beaten far on any of her three starts to date and Hugo Palmer's filly has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark here. That said, Margaret's Fuchsia was only beaten a head in handicap company last time and should not be underestimated, while Done Decision cannot be discounted on his belated racecourse debut.

O G BEACHWEAR has posted fair form in all 3 outings to date and looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark here. Margaret's Fuchsia is the obvious danger.

It's unlikely that O G BEACHWEAR will ever be found a better opening. The market will help with newcomer Done Decision.

16:15 Ffos Las Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (3.33/1 +49%) Wade's Magic	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(9) Wade's Magic 3.33/1, Course winner who made the frame again when solid third of 9 in handicap over C&D (good) 13 days ago. 2 lb lower now and is one for the shortlist. Could have done with it softer than good when just behind Shark Two One here the last time.
2	1 2nd (1) (5.5/1 +31%) Langholm	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(1) Langholm 5.5/1, Course winner. 11/1, best effort since when 3½ lengths fourth past post in 12-runner 7f event here 13 days ago, though disqualified after rider failed to weigh in. Not out of things. Started the season well and decent fourth last time only to be disqualified.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +0%) Shark Two One	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Shark Two One 4/1, Consistent performer who made the frame again when creditable second of 9 in handicap over C&D (good, 17/2) 13 days ago. Can make presence felt. An infrequent winner but nothing wrong with his recent second over C&D.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 +7%) Yazaman	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(6) Yazaman 6.5/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 33 Flat runs. 11/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, running on. Enters calculations. Needs everything to drop just right but comes here after a solid run at Pontefract.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 -125%) Doctor Mozart	9 9/1(-125%)	(3) Doctor Mozart 9/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year, latest at Lingfield (5f) in June. Back from 8 weeks off when creditable second of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 days ago. Visor back on. Expected to be bang there. The AW is more his scene and he's 0-4 beyond the minimum trip.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 +31%) Mumcat	11 11/1(+31%)	(5) Mumcat 11/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Last four runs on turf and heavy ground seemed to find her out at Beverley the last time.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 +29%) One Of Our Own	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) One Of Our Own 10/1, 8/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Has yet to win but she's consistent and returning to 6f won't hurt after two runs over 7f.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 -100%) Jumira Bridge	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Jumira Bridge 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 11/1, below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more appealing. Can miss the break and he's the type who needs everything to fall right on the day.
9th	11 9th (11) (7/1 +22%) Jackmeister Rudi	7 7/1(+22%)	(11) Jackmeister Rudi 7/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 13 days ago. Each-way claims. Well handicapped but was behind some of these when only fifth here 13 days ago.
10th	4 10th (4) (20/1 -100%) Show Compassion	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Show Compassion 20/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in July. 2/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Seems a better horse on the AW and she disappointed on her only previous soft-ground start.
11th	12 11th (12) (150/1 -127%) Fighting Chance	150 150/1(-127%)	(12) Fighting Chance 150/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap (150/1) at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Up against it. Limited maiden who brings no form claims to the table.

LTO Selection:

DOCTOR MOZART posted a respectable second on the all-weather at Wolverhampton on Friday and David Evans' inmate must hold every chance now reverting to turf off a 4lb lower mark. Yazaman ran his best race yet for new connections when runner-up at Pontefract recently and is another to consider on this quick turnaround off 1lb lower in the ratings. The in-form Shark Two also looks capable of succeeding at this level and completes the shortlist.

WADE'S MAGIC has been eased in the weights since his creditable third here last month and gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Doctor Mozart and Shark Two One should also go well.

The 5yo YAZAMAN is unquestionably frustrating but there's every chance that this will be run to suit him.

16:35 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 -33%) City Escape	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) City Escape 8/1, Run with credit both starts since returning from 3-month absence, latest when fourth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 16/1) 19 days ago. Should go well again. Returned from a break in good order, running consistently as always; ground an unknown.
2	3 2nd (3) (0.73/1 +73%) Night Moon	0.73 0.73/1(+73%)	(3) Night Moon 0.73/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when fourth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft, 28/1) 22 days ago. Interesting contender. Offered more from the front back on slower ground last time; much respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (1.75/1 -140%) Hitched	1.75 1.75/1(-140%)	(2) Hitched 1.75/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 6/4, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Bath (8f, good) 20 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and longer trip may bring about further improvement. Progressive but needs to settle now upped from 1m on this ground for the first time.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -43%) Kraken Filly	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Kraken Filly 20/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Bath in May. 8/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 20 days ago, going off too hard. Back up in trip. Others preferred. Tends to steer clear of this sort of ground and needs to bounce back from two lesser runs.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for all of these but none more so than HITCHED, who has won two of his last three starts. David Simcock's three-year-old is only 2lb higher than the most recent of those victories and that may underestimate the progressive gelding. Night Moon is an interesting Irish raider who put in a career best last time, while City Escape is the pick of the remainder.

Preference is for Irish raider NIGHT MOON, who upped his game when fourth at Killarney last month and remains low mileage. Hitched is chasing his third win of the season and rates the principal danger.

Hitched needs to settle up from 1m but there are no stamina concerns for Irish raider NIGHT MOON (nap), who did better last time.

16:50 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 -29%) This Ones For Fred	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(1) This Ones For Fred 4.5/1, Responded well to a positive ride and showed improved form to resume winning ways at Lingfield (12f, AW) 4 weeks ago. One to consider from 3 lb higher mark back on turf. AW seller winner last time having run 2 fair races in h'caps; chance if the ground dries.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Jamil	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Jamil 3.5/1, 4-time C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 7/2, won 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 13 days ago by ½ length from Valley of Flowers, cosily. Record around here entitles him to respect but he was seen to good effect on that occasion. Four wins over C&D, the latest last month; suited by good/soft ground; on a stiff mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +56%) Valley Of Flowers	2 2/1(+56%)	(3) Valley Of Flowers 2/1, Latest win at Beverley (12.1f) in June. 15/8, creditable ½-length second of 7 to Jamil in handicap at this C&D (good) 13 days ago, typically pulling hard but running on. Expected to be thereabouts again. Close 2nd to Jamil over C&D last week; chance of reversing that form on 4lb better terms.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -38%) Trusty Scout	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Trusty Scout 11/1, Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Hamilton (11.1f, soft) 24 days ago, left poorly placed. Can't be ruled out for all he's another infrequent winner. Wolves winner in January; some fair form since but seems better on the AW.
5th	7 5th (7) (2.75/1 +31%) King Harry	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(7) King Harry 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden who tends to race freely and disappointed having attracted support when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f) back in June. However, he has been gelded subsequently so interesting if the market speaks in his favour again for in-form yard. Best run was when 4th over 1m6f; can pull hard; chance on first run since being gelded.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -10%) Miss Raindrop	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Miss Raindrop 22/1, Maiden who wasn't disgraced in trio of 3-y-o handicaps on turf prior to a disappointing run back on all weather at Newcastle (10.2f) 5 days ago. Needs to leave that in her wake back on turf. Poor AW run last time but in fair for prior to that; 1lb wrong and improvement needed.
7th	6 7th (6) (200/1 -33%) Imenso	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Imenso 200/1, 150/1, last of 10 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 29 days ago, struggling home turn. That was his first start for 12 months and this ought to reveal more. Runner-up in 5f claimer in 2022; tailed off over 1m2f last time; not sure to stay 1m4f..

LTO Selection:

JAMIL appeared to win a shade cosily here in late July and a 4lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from landing a fifth C&D success. Valley Of Flowers was behind the selection in second that day and is feared most off the same mark in this contest, while Trusty Scout, who likely found 1m3f at Hamilton on the sharp side last month, is likely to find this 1m4f more suitable.

Not a great deal of pace on and with that in mind it could pay to side with Lingfield scorer THIS ONES FOR FRED. He responded well to a positive ride when accounting for 7 rivals that day and a 3 lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold bid from the front back on turf. Old rivals Valley of Flowers and Jamil rate next best, whilst Odd Venture isn't out of things either.

With his stable in fine form at present, KING HARRY can win on his first start since being gelded. Valley Of Flowers is next best.

17:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (16/1 -146%) Exquisitely	16 16/1(-146%)	(3) Exquisitely 16/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Southwell (5f) when last seen in April/final run for K. R. Burke. Bit to prove on the back of that effort starting out for new yard here but she would be a live contender off this reduced mark if able to match the pick of her 2-y-o form. Four defeats at 5-2 or shorter for Karl Burke; having her first run on a slow surface.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.8/1 +20%) Moulin Booj	0.8 0.8/1(+20%)	(1) Moulin Booj 0.8/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 days ago, comfortably. Serious chance under a penalty. Yard enjoying a good summer and this gelding has clicked since dropped to 5f in the hood.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.33/1 -21%) Rhubarb	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(4) Rhubarb 3.33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 43 days ago. All 4 turf wins gained on good or faster but she appears to handle cut in the ground and needs taking seriously in a race of this nature. Hasn't been as good this year but she's uncomplicated and should give her running.
4	2 4th (2) (3/1 +40%) Reve De Magritte	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Reve De Magritte 3/1, 8/1, fourth of 9 in minor event at Le Lion-d'Angers (7f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Back down in trip and the market should offer clues with regard to expectations surrounding this French import on debut for new connections. Ex-French; ground is no concern if she can go the pace on this first crack at 5f.

LTO Selection:

MOULIN BOOJ got off the mark at the sixth attempt at Wolverhampton last week and a reproduction of that level of form would make him hard to beat here, despite the 6lb penalty. Reve De Magritte was useful when trained in France and a mark of 62 should be workable on her UK debut. Rhubarb and Exquisitely both have claims but the former is just the pick of the pair.

RHUBARB is now 5 lb below her last winning mark and, though 0-9 so far this year, she could be the answer. Richard Price's charge is marginally preferred to Moulin Booj, who did the job well on the all-weather last week and will be a serious threat if able to back that up now returned to turf. Exquisitely has a bit to prove but is on an appealing mark based on her 2-y-o exploits and may be a bigger threat to the aforementioned duo than French import Reve de Magritte.

Conditions are a niggle with MOULIN BOOJ but he's the progressive one and is taken to follow up under the 6lb penalty.

17:20 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (7/1 +56%) Lake Winnipesaukee	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Lake Winnipesaukee 7/1, Fair form in bumpers, shaping better than the distance beaten suggests when third of 12 in bumper (9/1) at Sligo (18f, good) 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut in a refitted hood. Marginally in front of Givago at Sligo; has the ability to run well on hurdling debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +43%) Givago	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Givago 2/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, fourth of 12 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good, 8/11) on NH debut 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and clearly thought capable of better. Reported to have made a respiratory noise when well beaten in a Sligo bumper; questions.
3	2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +58%) Getaway Charlie	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(2) Getaway Charlie 3.33/1, Fair hurdler. 5/4, good second of 15 in maiden hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) 25 days ago, running on. Needs a bit more for win purposes. Placed runs in maiden hurdles last twice over 3m; drop in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 +33%) Ringdufferin	6 6/1(+33%)	(10) Ringdufferin 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, creditable sixth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 51 days ago, running on. Will benefit from a return to this trip and can't be ruled out. Solid in two of his three maiden hurdle runs; needs to find a bit more but is possible.
5th	9 5th (9) (4/1 +50%) Patricks Hill	4 4/1(+50%)	(9) Patricks Hill 4/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 15 in maiden hurdle (11/2) at Killarney (20f, good) 19 days ago. Beaten nearly 6l at Killarney last time behind a 120-rated rival; can be closely involved.
6th	1 6th (1) (250/1 -67%) Force Of The Moon	250 250/1(-67%)	(1) Force Of The Moon 250/1, Well held in a brace of bumpers. Makes hurdles debut up in trip. Beaten a long way in two bumpers and makes no appeal..
7th	17 7th (17) (80/1 +20%) Tullamore Lucy	80 80/1(+20%)	(17) Tullamore Lucy 80/1, Well held in 2 bumpers. Off 11 months ahead of hurdle debut. RESERVE. Soundly beaten in two bumpers last year and is best watched on return; reserve.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 +31%) Noble Blue	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Noble Blue 11/1, Ran below hurdling debut form in a first-time hood when fourth of 11 in maiden at Wexford (16.7f, good) 48 days ago. Third at Down Royal over this trip but lesser run over 2m at Wexford; progression needed.
9th	16 9th (16) (50/1 -52%) Dolly Watkins	50 50/1(-52%)	(16) Dolly Watkins 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 16 in maiden hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) on NH debut 12 days ago. Up in trip. Only 11l by a smart rival on debut; could improve enough to be competitive.
10th	13 10th (13) (80/1 -60%) Suile Ban	80 80/1(-60%)	(13) Suile Ban 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good, 100/1) 14 days ago. Looks one for handicaps after this. Well beaten in maiden hurdles at Sligo and Ballinrobe; has to find plenty of improvement.
11th	15 11th (15) (200/1 -33%) Lady Lilly	200 200/1(-33%)	(15) Lady Lilly 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, pulled up in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) on debut 25 days ago, tailing off long way out. Pulled-up in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on debut; look elsewhere.
12th	7 12th (7) (33/1 -32%) Mo Chruinne	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Mo Chruinne 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 10/1, sixth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 18 days ago. Booking of Byrnes a plus. Fell on hurdling debut and was beaten 27l at Kilbeggan since; needs major improvement.
13th	18 13th (18) (100/1 +20%) Road To The Weir	100 100/1(+20%)	(18) Road To The Weir 100/1, Runner-up completed start in points but finished well held in maiden hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy) on Rules debut. Off 8 months. RESERVE. Was tailed-off on rules debut in a Clonmel maiden hurdle; best watched on return; reserve.
14th	4 14th (4) (150/1 -20%) Great Rainbow	150 150/1(-20%)	(4) Great Rainbow 150/1, Well held in 2 maiden hurdles. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and will be of more interest in handicaps..
15th	12 15th (12) (7.5/1 +6%) Tullybawn	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(12) Tullybawn 7.5/1, Left hurdling debut form behind when second of 15 in maiden at Downpatrick (18.8f, good, 50/1) 51 days ago, closing all way to line. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Martin. Respected. Runner-up in Downpatrick maiden last time; form was boosted since; more to come; new yard.
16th	5 16th (5) (200/1 -100%) Hardy Buck	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Hardy Buck 200/1, Maiden pointer. 33/1, last of 12 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good) on NH debut 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed-off in a Sligo bumper last month and can't be fancied.

LTO Selection:

GENTLE AND KIND did well to finish second on her first run for 811 days last month. A 2021 point-to-point winner for Paul Power, the winner of her recent Kilbeggan race subsequently finished fourth in a smart Listed hurdle at Galway and the selection could improve, with trip and easy ground in her favour. Givago represents Willie Mullins and Paul Townend but showed little on his recent bumper debut, despite starting odds-on. His rider reported he 'made a respiratory noise six furlongs out' and while almost sure to improve, he debuts over jumps against a more experienced selection. Getaway Charlie is suited by soft and stays well but faces a slightly stiffer task than second at Cork. Tullybawn has moved yards since an encouraging second at Downpatrick (from which the third horse won since) but also faces a tougher test. Patricks Hill is lightly raced but has bits of useful form, although he received 8lb from the first two horses at Killarney last month. Noble Blue and Skradin need to improve, while Lake Winnipesaukee debuts over hurdles.

GENTLE AND KIND made an encouraging belated Rules debut when runner-up at Kilbeggan last month and is the percentage call to back up that effort and go one better. Tullybawn and Skradin head the opposition.

Preference is for GENTLE AND KIND who should have improved from her belated hurdling debut at Kilbeggan.

17:30 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.38/1 +61%) Shesadabber	1.38 1.38/1(+61%)	(1) Shesadabber 1.38/1, Returned to her very best when opening her account for present yard at Bath (5f) 4 days ago, showing a fine attitude in the process. No surprise to see her out under a penalty and possibilities with yard firmly amongst the winners. Easier course is in her favour if anything and her claims are obvious under a 4lb penalty.
2	7 2nd (7) (20/1 -122%) Lola's Moment	20 20/1(-122%)	(7) Lola's Moment 20/1, 16/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, soft) 17 days ago, weakening final 1f returned to a softer surface. Eased 3 lb since and return to class 6 company a plus but others make more appeal on balance. Drops in class, down another 3lb, but is hard to fancy even then.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 -40%) Mrs Bagerran	7 7/1(-40%)	(6) Mrs Bagerran 7/1, Showed a good attitude to finally shed the maiden tag at Musselburgh (5f) in June and deserving of plenty of credit (up with pace throughout) when reeled in late on over C&D since. Evidently in good heart but she's likely to face competition for the lead again here. Hard to be sure about her on this ground and could face an early battle for the lead.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +0%) Insolente	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Insolente 9/1, Below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to soft, 16/1) 11 days ago, weakening last ½f. Visor goes back on now and handicapper is steadily relinquishing his grip. Only win came in a seller and she hasn't always looked the easiest; others stronger.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 +22%) Captain Corcoran	14 14/1(+22%)	(8) Captain Corcoran 14/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft, 20/1) 24 days ago, headway 2f out before weakening final 1f. Struggled since leaving Eric Alston last backend, including in blinkers the past twice.
6th	2 6th (2) (3.33/1 +5%) Golden Gal	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) Golden Gal 3.33/1, Dual C&D winner who edged out Shesadabber by a length in this race 12 months ago. Comes here in good heart, back to best when winning 13-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there. Loves it here, her wins including this race last year off the same mark; shortlisted.
7th	4 7th (4) (22/1 -57%) Lady Pascha	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Lady Pascha 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form 7 lengths eighth of 13 to Golden Gal in handicap (14/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, fading having raced wide throughout. Remains early days with her and this should reveal more. 6lb better off with Golden Gal from Beverley but has a deal of ground to make up.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (6.5/1 -86%) Zoom Star	6.5 6.5/1(-86%)	(3) Zoom Star 6.5/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Carlisle (5f, good) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly returned to this venue. Dual C&D soft-ground winner, both in the autumn; below-par latest but has her conditions.

LTO Selection:

Shesadabber recorded a first success of the season when making all and holding on by a neck at Bath recently, but the daughter of Heeraat could be worth taking on now burdened with a 4lb penalty. MRS BAGERRAN has been in fine form of late and a reproduction of her latest C&D second may be good enough for Tracy Waggott's five-year-old to regain the winning thread. Last-time-out winner Golden Gal and Zoom Star also enter the equation.

GOLDEN GAL quickly dispelled a lesser effort over 6f when resuming winning ways from another on a good mark at Beverley (5f) 3 weeks ago and, operating from the same mark as when landing this corresponding race 12 months ago, all looks set fair for another bold showing from what is likely to prove a handy draw. Shesadabber, runner-up to the selection 12 months ago, comes here thriving for David Evans and along with two-time C&D winner Zoom Star, heads up the dangers.

Shesadabber is not opposed lightly under a penalty but the vote goes to GOLDEN GAL (nap), who won this off the same mark last year.

17:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 15f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
11	11 (11) (16/1 -78%) Pahlavi	16 16/1(-78%)	(11) Pahlavi 16/1, Modest hurdler. 33/1, creditable fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 31 days ago. One for the shortlist. Showed some ability on the Flat and two respectable hurdle efforts; can be involved.
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +8%) Extensio	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Extensio 11/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 8/1, second of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (16f, good) 38 days ago, conceding first run. Hugely respected. Useful Flat horse was second in staying h'caps last twice; could run well on hurdling bow.
2	4 2nd (4) (12/1 -140%) Reverend Hubert	12 12/1(-140%)	(4) Reverend Hubert 12/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 11/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW), not ideally placed. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. One to consider, especially if the market vibes are positive. Smart Flat sort makes hurdles debut after a year away; market can guide.
3	3 3rd (3) (0.62/1 +59%) Hashtag Pretender	0.62 0.62/1(+59%)	(3) Hashtag Pretender 0.62/1, Promising sort. 16/1, second of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (16.4f, good). Off 11 months. Tongue strap back on. Good claims if ready to roll after his absence. Runner-up to a smart rival on second hurdle start last year; a big player if at his best.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 -38%) Nottodaybobo	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) Nottodaybobo 11/1, Modest hurdler. 2/1, fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 33 days ago. Needs to step forward now down in trip. Placed three times in bumpers and respectable runs in two maiden hurdles; needs more.
5th	6 5th (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Ballycallan King	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Ballycallan King 3.5/1, Modest maiden on the Flat but has made a promising start hurdling. 11/2, very good second of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (15.5f, good to soft) 29 days ago, staying on well. Likely to improve further so big shout. Solid on both hurdle runs, including 2nd over C&D last time; go close with improvement.
6th	17 6th (17) (22/1 -10%) Liberty Flame	22 22/1(-10%)	(17) Liberty Flame 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 14/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. May do better. RESERVE. Showed ability in bumpers but will have to improve from hurdling debut; reserve.
7th	13 7th (13) (66/1 -164%) Squire Ohara	66 66/1(-164%)	(13) Squire Ohara 66/1, £30,000 5-y-o, Milan gelding. Brother to poor hurdler/chaser Magic of Milan, and closely related to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Knocklayde Vic, stayed 25f. Market can guide for this newcomer. Placed in two points' in the spring; will have to be smart to take this on rules debut.
8th	16 8th (16) (10/1 +38%) Tideways Hero	10 10/1(+38%)	(16) Tideways Hero 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 20/1) 25 days ago. No forlorn hope for good yard. Respectable efforts in two decent maiden hurdles but has to find a fair bit more.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 -106%) Electric Eddy	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Electric Eddy 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (11/1) at this course (15.5f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Needs another step forward. Improved from hurdling debut when beaten 12l over C&D last time; needs to find more.
10th	12 10th (12) (66/1 -100%) Sir Silver Sox	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) Sir Silver Sox 66/1, Rajsaman gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including smart 5f-7f winner My Name Is Bond. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 6f). Wears hood. Possibilities on his first run. By a dual-purpose sire from a speedy damline; late-starter probably best watched.
11th	18 11th (18) (80/1 -567%) Letters To Juliet	80 80/1(-567%)	(18) Letters To Juliet 80/1, Califet mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Cotteemcavennigoal. Other newcomers are more persuasive. RESERVE. Related to plenty of winners but will have to be smart to take this on debut; reserve.
12th	9 12th (9) (125/1 -89%) Hurry Up Allen	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Hurry Up Allen 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1 and tongue strap on, eighth of 12 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Well beaten in a bumper on rules debut and others preferred.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (100/1 -150%) Wakie Wakie	100 100/1(-150%)	(14) Wakie Wakie 100/1, Kingston Hill gelding. Dam unraced. Others appeal more on this occasion. Dam unraced from an undistinguished family; sire can get smart NH winners; best watched.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -50%) Almost An Angel	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Almost An Angel 150/1, Modest Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Last of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft, 80/1), slowly away. Off 10 months. Was regressive on the Flat when last seen and makes little appeal on hurdling debut.

LTO Selection:

HASHTAG PRETENDER is long absent but is capable and has form on soft. Bought for 80,000 euros following a debut Flat win in his native France in November 2020, he ran well in a useful Killarney hurdle last August and while he has had a training setback, bypassed last week's Galway Festival for this lesser target. Reverend Hubert is interesting for Charles Byrnes, who won this contest in 2016. Rated in the 80s on the Flat in the UK, he is ground-versatile and while he also stays well, might ideally prefer a longer distance over hurdles, is long-absent and has no jumping experience. Ballycallan King was the subject of a running and riding enquiry over course and distance last month but was nonetheless well held by the winner, who conceded 15lb. Pahlavi has been well held in his two completed hurdle runs and would ideally prefer good ground. Notodaybobo and Tideways Hero have similar profiles in that both have been well held in two recent hurdles and might prefer good ground. Extensio won last year's Apprentice Derby and should be suited by National Hunt distances but makes his jumps debut and is more effective on fast ground.

BALLYCALLAN KING holds the edge on the form of his recent second here and with more progress on the cards he gets the vote. Extensio was a fairly useful winner on the level so could emerge as the chief threat now starting out in this sphere, with the returning Hashtag Pretender and Bellewstown fourth Pahlavi two more to consider.

If HASHTAG PRETENDER is able to reproduce the form of his Killarney maiden hurdle second from last year then he can win this.

18:00 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +43%) Temper Trap	1 1/1(+43%)	(1) Temper Trap 1/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (15/8) at Hamilton (9.2f, soft) 3 days ago. Turned out under a 5 lb penalty and has to be taken seriously in his bid to follow up his success in this event 12 months ago. Chasing a hat-trick after recent soft-ground wins at Doncaster and Hamilton; strong claims.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +25%) Jewel Of Kabeir	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Jewel Of Kabeir 12/1, Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Not dismissed. Two best turf runs have been on fast ground; something to prove on slower than good.
3	4 3rd (4) (6.5/1 -30%) Chagall	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(4) Chagall 6.5/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 3/1) 21 days ago. Up 3 lb but he was well on top at the finish there so can make presence felt. Three AW wins for new yard and fully effective on slow turf; one to take seriously.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Antagonize	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(6) Antagonize 7.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 11/2) 31 days ago, just failing. Needs considering despite his losing sequence. On long losing run but went close at Carlisle last month; easy lead unlikely here.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +11%) Bay Dream Believer	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Bay Dream Believer 4/1, Winner at Wetherby in May. Good second of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 6/1) 9 days ago. Can give another good account off the same mark. Ran well when 2nd at Pontefract 9 days ago but slower ground today not sure to suit.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -10%) Extinction	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Extinction 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, merely closing up late. Must improve. Never dangerous when fourth of six on his handicap debut last month; down in class today.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 +25%) Grangeclare View	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Grangeclare View 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 56 days ago. Others more persuasive. Infrequent winner and well beaten last time; this a drop in class, at least.

LTO Selection:

TEMPER TRAP has secured a double recently and he is hard to oppose in his bid for a hat-trick, even with 5lb extra to carry. Jewel Of Kabeir showed a lot more on her return to the fray when third at Beverley last month and she goes off 1lb lower here. Chagall's success at Lingfield last time over 1m2f also gives him an obvious chance.

TEMPER TRAP looks the way to go under a 5 lb penalty on the back of his recent Hamilton success as he attempts to repeat his win here 12 months ago. Lingfield victor Chagall can chase home Tim Easterby's 6-y-o ahead of in-form pair Bay Dream Believer and Antagonize.

Chagall is greatly respected but TEMPER TRAP (nap) is back in the groove now and he can complete a quick hat-trick.

18:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 13f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.25/1 +50%) Arcadian Friend	0.25 0.25/1(+50%)	(1) Arcadian Friend 0.25/1, Produced his best effort to date when second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 11/4) 21 days ago, well positioned. Drop back in trip may not prove ideal but won't want for assistance up top and makes most appeal. Lingfield winner last summer and beaten a nose there last time; trip could suit; respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 +0%) Capricorn Prince	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(5) Capricorn Prince 3.5/1, Quirky type who scored at Lingfield in February and ran well from a less-than-ideal position when third in 9-runner handicap at Bath (14f, good) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive back on all-weather. 7-21 on Polytrack and in the frame in four of his five starts here; should go well again.
3	4 3rd (4) (33/1 -371%) Longuerue	33 33/1(-371%)	(4) Longuerue 33/1, Winner at Nottingham in May but was put in her place upped in trip at Nottingham (14f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Visor on for 1st time. Won over 1m2f at Nottingham in May; last over 1m6f next time; stamina to prove; visor on.
4	3 4th (3) (22/1 -10%) Caraghann	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Caraghann 22/1, Fairly useful maiden at best but has failed to beat a rival in 4 starts for current yard. Makes polytrack debut. Visored for 1st time. 0-9 and tailed off in all four starts for this yard; leap of faith required; visor on.

LTO Selection:

ARCADIAN FRIEND was only beaten a nose into second over 2m at Lingfield three weeks ago and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from going one better here. Capricorn Prince has made the frame on his last couple of starts and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Longuerue.

This could be messy but ARCADIAN FRIEND looked all over a winner-in-waiting again at Lingfield 3 weeks ago and is hard to get away from under Alice Keighley (26% strike rate and 3-6 on AW). Capricorn Prince looks the danger.

Preference is for CAPRICORN PRINCE who is yet to win here but has run well on most occasions and is 7-21 on Polytrack.

18:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Hand Over Fist	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(6) Hand Over Fist 5.5/1, Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (5/1) at Bellewstown (20f, good) 31 days ago. 5 lb rise tolerable and couldn't rule out. Got off the mark when winning at Bellewstown last time; 5lb higher and up in trip.
2	12 2nd (12) (12/1 -100%) Fill The Tank	12 12/1(-100%)	(12) Fill The Tank 12/1, C&D winner. 18/1, won 9-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft) 12 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Dancing Jeremy. Merits consideration. Back to form when a cosy winner at Limerick; 8lb higher; won this in 2021 and go well.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +33%) More Info	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) More Info 8/1, Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in June. 9/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, soft) 25 days ago. Enters calculations. Won at Kilbeggan and solid runs off this mark since; handles this ground and a player.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +0%) Hidalgo Des Mottes	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Hidalgo Des Mottes 6/1, 11/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good) 31 days ago, finding little. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Maiden has been running well in defeat lately; steps up in trip and cheekpieces tried.
5th	14 5th (14) (5.5/1 +45%) Appian Way	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(14) Appian Way 5.5/1, Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 20/1) 28 days ago, running on late. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Pulled up on last hurdle outing. Won twice last autumn; lame on debut for this yard in February; decent Flat run last time.
5th	10 5th (10) (33/1 +18%) Jukebox Jive	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Jukebox Jive 33/1, 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Once smart Flat horse hasn't won over hurdles in a long time; others preferred.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +17%) Ballyglass Beauty	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Ballyglass Beauty 5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in June. 9/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good) 30 days ago, faring best of those held up. Has good chance on form. Won at Sligo before 3rd there off a higher mark; up another 2lb but should run well.
8th	16 8th (16) (5.5/1 +8%) Steps Match	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(16) Steps Match 5.5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at this course (23.9f, good to soft, 4/1) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly. Fine win over C&D last month and 6lb higher today; has been competitive off similar marks.
9th	2 9th (2) (9/1 +44%) Gotthenod	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Gotthenod 9/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in June. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good, 12/1) 30 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Was beaten off this mark at Sligo after winning well at Wexford and needs best.
10th	13 10th (13) (40/1 +39%) Winter Carnival	40 40/1(+39%)	(13) Winter Carnival 40/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good, 40/1) 30 days ago. Has shown enough ability at times to be competitive off this mark but poor last time.
11th	11 11th (11) (50/1 +24%) Zanjabeel	50 50/1(+24%)	(11) Zanjabeel 50/1, Seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, soft) 25 days ago. Former Grade 1 hurdle winner in USA; needs to put recent runs behind him.
12th	3 12th (3) (50/1 -52%) The Red Menace	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) The Red Menace 50/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 28/1, fell in minor event chase at Punchestown (34f, good to soft) 103 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly down in trip. Had been running without success in points' last season and not much appeal.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 -50%) Secret Artist	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Secret Artist 12/1, Promising type. 9/1, ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Should improve. Second in a Punchestown bumper but not as good over hurdles yet; worth a market check.

LTO Selection:

SECRET ARTIST is a notable runner for Charles Byrnes, who bashed the bookies in this corresponding race in 2019. Lightly raced, his bumper form was slightly better than his current 100 hurdle rating and while well held on handicap debut last December, takes a big step up in distance, likes testing ground and his rider claims 5lb. Dancing Jeremy was beaten 3 1/4 lengths by Fill The Tank at Limerick last month but is now 12lb better off and might reverse the placings. Dancing Jeremy is well suited by this distance, as well as soft ground, and has been running consistently well. Gotthenod is a likeable six-time hurdle winner who is ground-versatile and should run well. Appian Way would prefer a sound surface but stays well and had a nice run on the Flat recently. Hand Over Fist, Ballyglass Beauty and Steps Match are all consistent and capable at this level but would prefer good ground. More Info is ground-versatile and has been running well, while Hidalgo Des Mottes would probably prefer good ground and runs in first-time cheekpieces.

The pick of several plausible candidates in this competitive handicap could be BALLYGLASS BEAUTY, who returned to form when scoring at Sligo in June and ran at least as well in defeat at the same course last month. Steps Match regained the winning thread over this C&D last time and is likely to be bang there once again, while fellow last-time-out winner Hand Over Fist is also shortlisted. Secret Artist is unexposed in this sphere and is another to consider.

APPIAN WAY finished lame on debut for this yard but a recent Flat outing could have set him up nicely for this.

18:30 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.1/1 -10%) Seven Questions	1.1 1.1/1(-10%)	(1) Seven Questions 1.1/1, Progressive son of Kodiac who cosily landed 8-runner maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. That form is working out well and he's open to further improvement.so leading claims despite his 7 lb penalty. Improved with each 5f run, winning well at Yarmouth last month (form franked); ground a ?.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +8%) Jersey Rocs	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Jersey Rocs 6/1, Foaled March 5. €72,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), sister to 5f/6f winner Rosebride and half-sister to useful 8.6f-11.5f winner Party Doctor. Interesting newcomer. 72,000euros yearling; dam a useful 6f winner; enough paper appeal to warrant market check.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +27%) Spanish Rock	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Spanish Rock 4/1, €18,000Y, £36,000 2-y-o. Half-brother to numerous winners, including 6f winner Mustallib (by Iffraaj) and 2-y-o 6f winner Boston Rocker (by Acclamation), both useful. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. In very good hands so this son of Phoenix of Spain is hugely respected. 36,000euros 2yo; half-brother to eight winners; yard can get one ready; check betting.
4	7 4th (7) (20/1 -43%) Stash The Cash	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Stash The Cash 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5f, good to soft, 28/1) on debut 41 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Green but would have finished much closer on debut but for trouble 1f out; more to come.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -40%) Barnaby	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Barnaby 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in maiden at Beverley (5f, soft, 9/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Lots more is required. Modest form in two 5f runs this summer; handicaps more suitable after this.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -21%) Forever Eighteen	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Forever Eighteen 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Has plenty to find on form. Modest form in two runs this summer; gelded since latest; one for nurseries after this.
7th	8 7th (8) (3.33/1 +17%) Fighting Wren	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(8) Fighting Wren 3.33/1, Encouraging debut fifth of 8 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm, 15/2) 25 days ago, slowly away. Open to improvement and she's shortlisted. Showed ability and some temperament at York 25 days ago; plenty of improvement is required.
8th	4 8th (4) (40/1 +0%) Chillout Charlie	40 40/1(+0%)	(4) Chillout Charlie 40/1, Foaled February 4. €30,000 yearling, Kuroshio gelding. Market can guide for this debutant. 30,000euros yearling; dam a 5f-6f winner (RPR 85); yard's newcomers usually better for run.
8th	10 8th (10) (80/1 +20%) The Hat Lady	80 80/1(+20%)	(10) The Hat Lady 80/1, Foaled January 21. Mondialiste filly. Half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Cohesion and 7f-1¼m winner Marmot. Betting can prove a good indicator. Bred to have a future but likely it will come over longer trips.

LTO Selection:

Seven Questions and FIGHTING WREN may dominate this race, with preference for the latter after her pleasing debut effort at York. The daughter of Showcasing showed signs of inexperience on that occasion and did well in the circumstances to finish fifth. Seven Questions brings solid form to the table but does have to carry a 7lb penalty for his win at Yarmouth. Any market support for the 36,000-pound purchase Spanish Rock should be noted.

The market could prove highly revealing here but George Scott's improving SEVEN QUESTIONS is taken to defy a 7 lb penalty for his recent Yarmouth victory with that form having been franked. Newcomers Jersey Rocs (second choice) and Spanish Rock both offer plenty of potential though and are in good hands too so demand plenty of respect, especially if the betting speaks in their favour.

Seven Questions sets the standard but the ground is a query and it may be worth chancing STASH THE CASH with his debut behind him.

18:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 -8%) Grey Gray	1.62 1.62/1(-8%)	(1) Grey Gray 1.62/1, 2/1, career best when winning 7-runner nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 4 days ago, suited by drop in trip and always doing enough. Makes polytrack debut. Obvious claims under a penalty. Won two of last three starts and isn't short of early speed; respected under penalty.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 +8%) Kandy House	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Kandy House 11/1, Hasn't really progressed from her debut, eighth of 9 on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hasn't built on a promising debut; needs to improve for the switch to the AW.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -155%) Happy Tears	7 7/1(-155%)	(2) Happy Tears 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 14/1) 76 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Ran creditably in three starts in May; pedigree suggests she may take to AW; nursery debut.
4	4 4th (4) (2.75/1 +45%) Lightning Point	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(4) Lightning Point 2.75/1, Failed to progress from his debut, ninth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (6f, good, 9/1) 11 days ago. Well beaten on nursery debut last time, but ran well in a maiden here in June.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +33%) Desert Master	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(3) Desert Master 3.33/1, 28/1, shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when sixth of 8 in nursery at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, travelled best before folding. Makes polytrack debut. Out of a Polytrack winner so new surface may suit, but needs to resume his progress.

LTO Selection:

Grey Gray has to be respected following her Musselburgh victory on Friday but a 6lb penalty for that success will make her life tougher. With that in mind, preference is for HAPPY TEARS, who has shown plenty of promise in maiden company and an opening mark of 72 may underestimate the daughter of Dandy Man. The rest all have claims but Desert Master is arguably the pick of them.

GREY GRAY resumed progress returned to this trip when always doing enough at Musselburgh on Friday and she looks capable of defying a penalty. Desert Master shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on her nursery bow at Yarmouth so may emerge as the biggest threat now switched to AW.

Grey Gray is a major player but she takes on an interesting opponent in nursery-debutante HAPPY TEARS who is bred to handle the AW.

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

19:00 Roscommon Maiden Chase 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (1/1 +33%) Gracchus De Balme	1 1/1(+33%)	(3) Gracchus De Balme 1/1, Won sole start in points/useful hurdler who failed to complete both starts over fences at Punchestown last season. However, first of those runs contained definite promise (jumped soundly in the main) and he remains open to improvement in this sphere. Useful winning hurdler; has fallen in both chase runs but has the ability to be involved.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.75/1 +0%) Gentleman Joe	1.75 1.75/1(+0%)	(2) Gentleman Joe 1.75/1, Fairly useful on Flat and confirmed himself of similar merit over hurdles when opening his account at the sixth attempt in a Clonmel novice (16.2f) back in May. Absent since but he's of interest now attentions switch to larger obstacles. Novice hurdle winner last time and has the size and scope to do well over fences.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +21%) Hope Des Blins	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Hope Des Blins 11/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser who was still in contention when falling heavily 4 out at in listed handicap at Killarney (17f) in July. Offered little back over hurdles at Galway 6 days ago but better showing not ruled out returned to chasing. Fell on final chase start (0-11) and since been well beaten over hurdles.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -11%) Garrybello	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Garrybello 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 20/1, quickly back to form when good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 85 days ago. Makes chase debut. Hurdling ability commands respect in this company now switched to fences.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 +0%) Reverse Polarity	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Reverse Polarity 50/1, Fair hurdler who showed a bit when fifth in 11-runner mares' maiden chase at Tramore last summer. Off 12 months/first start for this yard when well held eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f) 18 days ago. This should reveal more back over fences. Inferior hurdler to some of these and she was beaten 20l in her previous chase.
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 -25%) Glen Ali	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Glen Ali 125/1, Thoroughly unreliable sort. Fifth of 7 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 250/1) on debut over fences 18 days ago, slow 3 out and tailed off. Very hard to warm to. Poor hurdler and finished tailed off on switch to chasing at Kilbeggan (2m3f, soft; 250-1).
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -21%) Lucky Number	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Lucky Number 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Booked for fourth when fell heavily last in beginners chase (66/1) at Thurles (16.4f, good to soft) in February. Arrives fit from pair of spins on Flat last month but likely he'll come up short again back over fences. Sole win was on the Flat in 2019; behind when falling on chase debut in February.

LTO Selection:

GENTLEMAN JOE has the potential to make up into a smart chaser this season if taking to fences. Listed-placed on the Flat when trained in Britain, the five-year-old took time to win over hurdles but finally put it all together when getting off the mark at Clonmel in May. The very fact connections have taken the decision to switch to chasing without another run over flights suggest that they feel this is where his future lies. Tom Cooper appears to have similar intentions with former dual French winner Garrybello. The five-year-old made his Irish debut in a Grade 2 Hurdle at Fairyhouse last April, so is clearly well regarded. He ran his best race in this country to date when fourth at Killarney last time. Gracchus De Balme was rated the highest of these over flights but will need to brush up his jumping after failing to complete on his first two starts over fences.

A useful sort over hurdles, GRACCHUS DE BALME failed to complete on both starts over fences last term but there was definite promise on the first of those and he could well be worth siding with to get back on track in these calmer waters. Gentleman Joe, successful over hurdles at Clonmel last time, is feared on chase debut with Garrybello and Hope des Blins also expected to be on the premises.

The suggestion is GENTLEMAN JOE, who despite his Flat background, has the size and scope to do well over fences.

19:00 Roscommon Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 -40%) Granny Budgie	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(2) Granny Budgie 3.5/1, Twice-raced winner. Winner at Nottingham in June before solid fourth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, good) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Solid claims. Maiden winner on fast ground; dam handled heavy; moves into nurseries with potential.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -71%) Lochaber	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Lochaber 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good, 17/2) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Player now stepping up to 6f. Good late headway latest and looks ready for 6f; hasn't looked straightforward though.
3	6 3rd (6) (1.62/1 +68%) Marie's Secret	1.62 1.62/1(+68%)	(6) Marie's Secret 1.62/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Her second run at Thirsk was a good one and she can do better now handicapping.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +0%) Chat Up Line	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Chat Up Line 6/1, Winner at Nottingham in July. Fair fourth of 9 in nursery (10/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Well in the mix. Nottingham win franked by the 2nd; not so good last time but still a leading contender.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 -14%) Alfa Whiteburd	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Alfa Whiteburd 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, creditable fourth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut but others look better treated at these weights. RPR of 67 in four runs in novice/maiden company; needs more now handicapping.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -213%) Profitable Dreams	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Profitable Dreams 50/1, Thrice-raced winner. 7/4, last of 5 in seller at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes with more to do on her handicap debut. 5f maiden winner in May; last in a seller in June; opposable on stable/nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

GRANNY BUDGIE failed to justify favouritism in a novice event at Lingfield last time, but she was far from disgraced in fourth on that occasion. The daughter of Massaat may be underestimated by an opening mark of 73, considering her debut victory at Nottingham. Alfa Whiteburd has decent form on soft ground and he could have a big say here. Of the remainder, Marie's Secret makes the most appeal on her nursery bow.

LOCHABER gave the strong impression this step up to 6f would suit when a running-on fourth at Musselburgh last time so gets the nod in an open-looking nursery. Granny Budgie is feared most now stepping into handicap company for the first time, although Chat Up Line is also weighted to have a big say.

Granny Budgie is greatly respected but MARIE'S SECRET looks a likely improver now handicapping at a modest level.

19:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +57%) Beauty Generation	3 3/1(+57%)	(1) Beauty Generation 3/1, Twice-raced colt. 12/1, eighth of 12 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good) 7 days ago. Around 4l behind Haya Taal on Kempton debut and well beaten last time; needs to improve.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 +8%) Royal Hussar	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(5) Royal Hussar 2.75/1, Twice-raced gelding. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, much better effort when fifth of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 40 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs strong consideration. Improved from debut when not beaten far into fifth at Newcastle last time; blinkers on.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -25%) Haya Taal	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Haya Taal 5/1, Fair form when second on debut in a Kempton maiden (7f) in June but went backwards next 2 starts, seventh of 11 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Promise in his first two starts but not so good in cheekpieces last time; headgear removed.
4	6 4th (6) (3.5/1 -75%) Vice Captain	3.5 3.5/1(-75%)	(6) Vice Captain 3.5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 3/1, respectable third of 4 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good) 28 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Form pick. Close second at Nottingham in June, but not matched that form since; looks vulnerable.
5th	4 5th (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Mysterious Soul	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Mysterious Soul 4.5/1, €65,000 yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Kuroshio colt. Half-brother to 7f-9f winner Oh Say. Fifth of 10 in novice (9/1) at Lingfield (6f, firm) on debut 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fifth on Lingfield debut last month; extra 2f should suit on pedigree and may show more.
6th	2 6th (2) (40/1 -43%) Havana Touch	40 40/1(-43%)	(2) Havana Touch 40/1, 40/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 47 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten on his Lingfield debut and refused to enter the stalls next time.

LTO Selection:

MYSTERIOUS SOUL was not disgraced on his debut at Lingfield a month ago and, with the benefit of that experience, it would be no surprise to see the son of Kuroshio get off the mark at the second attempt. Vice Captain arguably sets the form standard and has to be of interest in a first-time hood, while Haya Taal and Royal Hussar complete the shortlist.

ROYAL HUSSAR stepped up massively on his debut when fifth at Newcastle so could be the answer to this weak maiden in a change of headgear with main rivals Vice Captain and Haya Taal not progressing.

The vote goes to ROYAL HUSSAR who wasn't beaten far at Newcastle last time when shaping as though this longer trip should suit.

19:20 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Roscommon Handicap Chase 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (1.75/1 +71%) Norwigi	1.75 1.75/1(+71%)	(1) Norwigi 1.75/1, Posted best effort for some time when third of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good, 14/1) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Races off same mark and is one for shortlist. 0-16 over fences but made the frame at Killarney (2m7f) when she could have settled better.
2	16 2nd (16) (9/1 +0%) Agirlcalledchloe	9 9/1(+0%)	(16) Agirlcalledchloe 9/1, Bounced back to best when second of 16 in handicap chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft, 16/1) 35 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and enters calculations. Is 0-18 under rules but again competitive when a front-running second at Tipperary.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 +60%) Courting Vickie	10 10/1(+60%)	(11) Courting Vickie 10/1, 33/1, fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 12 days ago, soon off bridle. Switches from hurdles to chase. Booking of Slevin a plus. Others more persuasive. Winning chaser but reluctant to race and ran in snatches over hurdles last time.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +20%) Some Woman	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Some Woman 8/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 10/1) 32 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others look better treated. Four runs over hurdles and ran well in first handicap chase at Wexford; longer trip a help.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/1 +13%) The Eye Of Tulla	7 7/1(+13%)	(9) The Eye Of Tulla 7/1, Winner in chase at Limerick in May. Below form seventh of 16 in handicap chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft, 4/1) 35 days ago. Respected. Poor last time but capable of bouncing back from that and putting in a competitive show.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 -67%) Tick Along	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Tick Along 10/1, Modest winner at 21f over hurdles. Respectable 8½ lengths third of 14 to Seskin Flyer in handicap chase (11/2) at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 18 days ago. Enters calculations. Just ahead of Royal Juniper when third at Kilbeggan (2m3f); unlikely to be far away.
7th	13 7th (13) (33/1 +0%) Neptunus Equester	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Neptunus Equester 33/1, Winner in chase at Limerick in May 2022. Ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Killarney (20f, good to soft, 28/1). Off 11 months. Likely best watched on return. Has won a handicap but struggling when last seen and has been off for 12 months.
8th	3 8th (3) (10/1 +50%) Chainofconsequence	10 10/1(+50%)	(3) Chainofconsequence 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good) 18 days ago, labouring long way out. Blinkers now tried. Promise over fences but blinkers are turned to after a poor effort at Killarney.
9th	15 9th (15) (7.5/1 -50%) Seskin Flyer	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(15) Seskin Flyer 7.5/1, 6/1, improved to win 14-runner handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 18 days ago. 6 lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated. Saw off some of today's opposition under a positive ride at Kilbeggan; 6lb higher now.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (12/1 +25%) Glenabo Bridge	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Glenabo Bridge 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 11/1) 25 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Looks competitive on form. Veteran who is 3-50 overall and hasn't raced over fences since a fall in 2019.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (20/1 -43%) Echoes Of Family	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Echoes Of Family 20/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Fell in Gr 2 chase at Punchestown (21f, good to soft, 200/1) 102 days ago won by Impervious. Needs a couple of these to falter. She's only 1-16 over fences and her sole win came off a 4lb lower mark.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (50/1 +24%) Let Her Flow	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Let Her Flow 50/1, One win from 26 NH runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. 66/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.1f, soft) 35 days ago. Others preferred. Poor strike-rate over hurdles and no closer than 19l in her three runs over fences.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (100/1 -52%) Shackleton Island	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Shackleton Island 100/1, 200/1, last of 7 in novice chase at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 7 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Hard to fancy. Outclassed on chase debut last week but just as unappealing on his hurdling form.

LTO Selection:

The lightly-raced ROYAL JUNIPER shaped well enough on his recent handicap debut to suggest he can get his head in front at this level. A former point-to-point winner, the Tony Martin-trained gelding had struggled in hunter chases but looked a different horse on his return from a break. Denis O'Regan, who was on board the seven-year-old at Kilbeggan last time, retains the ride here. The Eye Of Tulla had been very consistent prior to disappointing at Tipperary last time. The Brian McMahon-trained seven-year-old should be capable of a big run in a grade where he has already proven himself. Agirlcalledchloe was unfortunate to bump into a well handicapped horse on her latest start at Tipperary. She, too, holds strong claims in a winnable race.

Preference is for NORWIGI, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and shaped well in a similar event at Killarney last month. Royal Juniper and Seskin Flyer head the list of dangers.

Kilbeggan winner Siskin Flyer isn't obvious follow-up material and the fourth ROYAL JUNIPER is chanced over this longer distance.

19:30 Roscommon Handicap Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +20%) Dasho Lennie	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Dasho Lennie 2/1, Winner at Lingfield in March. 9/2, good third of 12 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 18 days ago. Well in the mix. Placed in all 3 h'caps and trip/ground should both be fine; one to take seriously.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 +22%) Baileys Khelstar	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(6) Baileys Khelstar 3.5/1, Winner at Beverley in July. 5/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good) 7 days ago, collared only late on having gone clear 2f out. May do better still so he has to be taken seriously off the same mark. Beverley winner last month; went close over 1m6f last week; drying ground a plus.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 +0%) Whispering Royal	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Whispering Royal 7/1, Debut Dundalk winner before posting a good third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 12/1) 22 days ago, running on. Very much one to consider now going up in trip. Promising 3rd on recent handicap debut; new trip worth a go; unexposed.
4	1 4th (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Seendid	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(1) Seendid 1.62/1, Winner at Newmarket in June. Last of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) 25 days ago. Up in trip. In excellent hands and no surprise to see him get back on track. Flopped on h'cap debut but this is weaker & progressive in first 3 starts; new trip/ground.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Fantizzy	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Fantizzy 20/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good, 4/1) 87 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe and can't be ruled out. Showed winning potential for Tom Dascombe; conditions should be fine on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

SEENDID struggled in a valuable handicap at Newmarket last month but a 4lb drop in the ratings, combined with these calmer waters, should only help William Haggas' colt. Baileys Khelstar is likely to prove popular after running a fine race in defeat at Yarmouth last Tuesday and isn't taken lightly off the same mark, with Dasho Lennie and Whispering Royal making some appeal too.

None of these can be ruled out but BAILEYS KHELSTAR shaped well when runner-up at Yarmouth a week ago and can go one better here off an unchanged mark. Whispering Royal could emerge as the main danger now his stamina is drawn out more, with Dasho Lennie and Seendid both in the picture too.

Whispering Royal can do better over this trip but BAILEYS KHELSTAR is preferred after a near miss at Yarmouth last week.

19:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +25%) Thomas Equinas	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(4) Thomas Equinas 2.5/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good) 27 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Enters calculations. C&D winner in the spring and claims if the return here sparks a resurgence.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 -17%) Monaadhil	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(1) Monaadhil 3.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 30 days ago. Fine record here and good chance once more. Three wins over C&D and the drop back into 0-55 company is very much in his favour.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -75%) Cloud Queen	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Cloud Queen 14/1, Visored for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 66 days ago. Promising return at Lingfield in April, but not matched that form since; plenty to prove.
4	9 4th (9) (40/1 -100%) Artemisia Gentile	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Artemisia Gentile 40/1, 100/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 27 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Third over C&D early last year, but poor for some time now and 0-13; blinkers on.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 +18%) My Sand Boy	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) My Sand Boy 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Chepstow (12f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. No show in five starts on turf, but is a half-brother to a Polytrack winner.
6th	2 6th (2) (1.38/1 +45%) Irish Dessert	1.38 1.38/1(+45%)	(2) Irish Dessert 1.38/1, 9/1, very good third of 15 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Can give a good account. 0-6 but ran his best race when third at Leicester last time; claims if building on that.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 -144%) Flying Barty	22 22/1(-144%)	(5) Flying Barty 22/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time/cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/1) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hood on 1st time. 0-7 and hasn't built on a promising return; needs to bounce back; hood on.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -164%) Lashes	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Lashes 66/1, Last of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Doncaster (7f, firm) 51 days ago. Poor in 12 starts for four different trainers; hard to recommend.
9th	6 9th (6) (10/1 +50%) Roaring River	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Roaring River 10/1, 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time/cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 45 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Out of the frame in all nine starts over trips ranging from 7f to 1m6f; lots to prove.

LTO Selection:

Irish Dessert hit the frame at Leicester on his latest outing, which was his best performance to date and he has to be considered off 1lb lower. However, he will need to transfer that form to the all-weather and, for that reason, three-time course winner MONAADHIL just shades the vote. The nine-year-old did well to finish fifth over C&D last month, as the race seemed to favour prominent runners, so that performance can be upgraded and he ought to go close off a 1lb lower rating. Flying Barty looks best of the rest.

MONAADHIL can enhance his excellent record here with a fourth C&D success. Irish Dessert is the obvious threat on the back of his very good third at Leicester, with Thomas Equinas best of the others.

Despite taking on rivals less than half his age this looks a good opportunity for MONAADHIL (nap) to record C&D win number four.

19:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Roscommon Handicap Chase 25f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (3/1 +40%) Rudy Catrail	3 3/1(+40%)	(9) Rudy Catrail 3/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, good second of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good) 18 days ago, sticking to task. Unreliable individual, though. Seems to go on most ground so has more pressing claims than most in his current form.
2	4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 -57%) Tullyhogue Fort	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(4) Tullyhogue Fort 5.5/1, 80/1, last of 14 in maiden at Killarney (14.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Back up in trip. Career best when winning on last chase outing so can make presence felt. Dual winning hurdler who got off the mark over fences (1-6) over 2m3f at Tipperary; up 7lb.
3	12 3rd (12) (4.5/1 +18%) Fr Gilligansvoyge	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(12) Fr Gilligansvoyge 4.5/1, 16/1, very good second of 14 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Expected to be bang there. With the blinkers back on, he was a good second over 2m3f at Kilbeggan (soft).
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 +36%) Ennemi Public	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Ennemi Public 9/1, Unreliable sort. One win from 33 NH runs. 25/1, below form sixth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. Is 0-18 over fences and was a long way behind Rudy Catrail at Killarney 18 days ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 +52%) Definiteadare	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Definiteadare 16/1, 40/1, ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Dual hurdle winner but has looked nothing like so effective in his six defeats over fences.
6th	15 6th (15) (20/1 +60%) Greenway Machine	20 20/1(+60%)	(15) Greenway Machine 20/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 28/1, behind when unseated rider 3 out in handicap chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) 35 days ago won by Tullyhogue Fort. Back up in trip. Others appeal more. 0-15 over fences; this at this meeting last year but ideally wants faster ground than this.
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 +11%) Loughaneala Og	25 25/1(+11%)	(6) Loughaneala Og 25/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 40/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Winning pointer who is 0-17 under rules and had plenty of chances over fences.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 +44%) Attitash	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Attitash 14/1, 25/1, twenty third of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, good) 58 days ago (fifth past the post but subsequently disqualified). Up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut and no forlorn hope. Just one respectable effort for current yard and goes chasing with much to prove.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (25/1 +0%) Chief Seattle	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Chief Seattle 25/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap chase (50/1) at Killarney (23f, good) 18 days ago. More is required. Ran moderately on his return to handicap company at Killarney (2m7f) only 18 days ago.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (6/1 +20%) Tech Talk	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Tech Talk 6/1, Fourth of 15 in handicap chase (14/1) at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft) 75 days ago, faring best of those held up. Up in trip and not ruled out. Winning pointer who ran respectably in a Limerick handicap chase latest; up in trip.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (14/1 -75%) Mick Charlie	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Mick Charlie 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in July 2021. Respectable third of 15 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good). Off over 2 years. Switches from hurdles to chase. Two places and a fall in his three chase starts; returns from two years on sidelines.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (14/1 +44%) Warreedy	14 14/1(+44%)	(13) Warreedy 14/1, C&D winner. 12/1, tenth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (21f, soft). Off 12 months with his fitness to prove. Absent since finishing tailed off in a different chase at this meeting last year.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (16/1 +20%) Double Windsor	16 16/1(+20%)	(14) Double Windsor 16/1, Unreliable type. 11/1, below form seventh of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. The last of his four chase wins was more than two years ago, since when he's gone 0-16.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (66/1 +0%) Justakeg	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) Justakeg 66/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (80/1) at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) on debut over fences 35 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. In rear throughout before pulling up on his belated chase debut a month ago.

LTO Selection:

KILMURRY JJ can register the first win of his career on his debut for new connections. The six-year-old has gone close on his last two starts for his previous trainer, including when runner-up here over hurdles last month. Terence O'Brien is wasting no time in sending the Imperial Monarch gelding straight over fences on his initial outing for the stable. Fr Gilligansyoyge is an infrequent winner but has been in the form of his life recently at the age of 10. The son of Yeats was runner-up at Kilbeggan last time and a reproduction if that effort would see him go very close in this company. Tullyhogue Fort, a winner at Tipperary last month, is another with a solid chance in what looks quite an open contest.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and FR GILLIGANSVOYGE is fancied to go one better than his recent very good second at Kilbeggan. Tullyhogue Fort rates the main danger now back in this sphere, although chasing newcomer Kilmurry JJ can't be discounted given his fairly useful hurdling form.

Fr Gilligansvoyge and Rudy Catrail are players but TECH TALK (nap) has lower mileage and returning to 3m is a positive.

20:00 Roscommon Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.33/1 -21%) Latin Five	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(6) Latin Five 3.33/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/4, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Very modest strike rate but he has been knocking on the door and should be in the mix once again. C&D winner; banging at the door of late and latest 2nd already franked; solid contender.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +18%) Albegone	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(3) Albegone 4.5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Catterick (5f, good) 20 days ago. Has winning form under similar conditions and would be in with a shout if able to bounce back. On a reduced mark and probably in better order than his formfigures suggest.
3	5 3rd (5) (33/1 -32%) Glory Hallelujah	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Glory Hallelujah 33/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 18/1) 9 days ago, slowly away. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Generally struggled this year and his record on slower than good isn't inspiring.
4	4 4th (4) (8.5/1 -6%) Imperial Khan	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(4) Imperial Khan 8.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Winner at Beverley in May. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. In good order this summer and ran well latest; one of two live contenders for the yard.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +0%) High Opinion	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) High Opinion 4/1, 3/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Back down to last winning mark and he has to enter calculations. Finished behind Spanish Angel last time but he's well drawn to attack; contender.
6th	2 6th (2) (3/1 +14%) Spanish Angel	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Spanish Angel 3/1, Three wins from 14 runs this year. Good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft, 10/1) 15 days ago. This consistent 6-y-o is likely to give another good account and would be a popular winner (yard took the race, run in memory of David Chapman, last season). Handy mark on turf and he ran well for second two weeks ago; one to take seriously.
7th	7 7th (7) (6.5/1 -8%) Malham Tarn Cove	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(7) Malham Tarn Cove 6.5/1, 3/1, respectable second of 15 in minor event at Leicester (6f, good) 19 days ago. Record stands at 0-9 and needs to raise his game a touch. Threatening this summer but he was outpaced in his one run over 5f in June.

LTO Selection:

Latin Five has proven to be a consistent performer of late and is likely to be in the mix once again but preference is for SPANISH ANGEL. Ruth Carr's six-year-old won at Wolverhampton in July and can go one place better than his recent runner-up effort at Beverley. High Opinion was behind the selection in fourth that day and is a viable alternative, along with Malham Tarn Cove.

HIGH OPINION has edged back down to the mark off which he hit the target under similar conditions at Nottingham during the autumn, and the 4-y-o looks ready to strike judged on his recent efforts. Latin Five's turn also appears to be near and he is feared most ahead of the consistent Spanish Angel. Also worth a second look is Albegone, who has yet to get going this season but is lurking on a dangerous mark.

High Opinion should make a bold bid up the rail but SPANISH ANGEL is taken to exploit his lower turf mark.

20:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:20 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (22/1 +67%) Nazca	22 22/1(+67%)	(3) Nazca 22/1, Poor gelding. Last of 10 in handicap (100/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 15 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 +29%) Thegreatestshowman	6 6/1(+29%)	(9) Thegreatestshowman 6/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Blinkers back on. Chance on old form.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.33/1 +49%) Q Twenty Boy	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(7) Q Twenty Boy 3.33/1, Modest gelding. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, soft) 24 days ago. Can make presence felt.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 -25%) Gypsy Nation	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Gypsy Nation 20/1, Poor gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in minor event (20/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -243%) Next Second	12 12/1(-243%)	(4) Next Second 12/1, Modest filly. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has good chance on form.
6th	13 6th (13) (3.5/1 +0%) Struck Gold	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(13) Struck Gold 3.5/1, Unreliable individual. 14/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 5 days ago, nearest finish. Not taken lightly.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -230%) Our Man In Havana	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Our Man In Havana 66/1, Poor gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 34 days ago, not clear run.
8th	11 8th (11) (2.25/1 +44%) Milvus	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(11) Milvus 2.25/1, Modest gelding. Below form fifth of 15 in handicap (6/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 19 days ago.
9th	14 9th (14) (14/1 -17%) Universal Grace	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Universal Grace 14/1, Modest filly. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft, 7/1) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10th	2 10th (2) (66/1 -136%) Ellie Piper	66 66/1(-136%)	(2) Ellie Piper 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in minor event at Yarmouth (5.2f, good, 14/1) 7 days ago.

LTO Selection:

NEXT SECOND showed much improved form on her latest outing, as she kept on to finish a close second over 5f at Wolverhampton, and the handicapper has kindly only raised her 1lb for that effort, which may not be enough to prevent her from going one better. Struck Gold is a real threat as he put in some decent displays at Wolverhampton prior to his seventh at Newcastle last week and he remains feasibly treated. Milvus is another to consider after his fifth off 2lb higher at Leicester.

NEXT SECOND returned to form from out of the blue when second at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago and a reproduction of that effort can see her go one better. Q Twenty Boy and Struck Gold head the dangers.

The choice is MILVUS who looks interesting with the drop in trip/grade in his favour. He is also well drawn next to the inside rail.

20:20 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Roscommon NH Flat Race 15f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (0.8/1 +42%) Portcammon	0.8 0.8/1(+42%)	(8) Portcammon 0.8/1, Reliable Man gelding. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 9.5f). Likely type for top yard. Flat-bred newcomer from leading stable that won this 12 months ago with a newcomer.
2	5 2nd (5) (22/1 -38%) Jackson Lamb	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Jackson Lamb 22/1, €9,500 3-y-o, El Salvador gelding. Dam well held sole start in bumpers. A 9,500 euros 3yo; dam well beaten in a bumper; respected stable.
3	11 3rd (11) (7.5/1 +53%) Smiling Bess	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(11) Smiling Bess 7.5/1, Mount Nelson filly. Dam (h142), bumper/2m hurdle winner, also 11.3f/1½m winner who stayed 1¾m on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Due Reward. Dam bumper/hurdle winner; rare bumper runner for Flat-orientated operation.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 -60%) Upthereforthinking	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Upthereforthinking 16/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Major Ivan, stayed 23f, and fair 25f hurdle winner Monty Guiry. 18,000euros 3yo; watch the market with stable running two newcomers.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -14%) L'allier	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) L'allier 16/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Balko gelding. Half-brother to 17f hurdle winner in France Le Correzien and Le Bearn. Dam unraced half-sister to ungenuine but top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Grands Crus and useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Le Richebourg. 26,000euros 3yo; good jumping pedigree and yard wins bumpers.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 +55%) Highway Jack	18 18/1(+55%)	(4) Highway Jack 18/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Punjabi and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Attribution. Pulled up sole start in points (Mar 5). Hard to recommend after pulling up on point debut earlier this year.
7th	1 7th (1) (8/1 -45%) Can't Resist It	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Can't Resist It 8/1, Fourth of 11 in bumper (3/1) at Killarney (17f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. In the mix. Travelled well when fourth behind three newcomers (unraced since) at Killarney.
8th	10 8th (10) (3.5/1 +0%) Pinky	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(10) Pinky 3.5/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/2 and hooded, third of 14 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good) on NH debut 67 days ago. Respected. Also hooded at Downpatrick (2m1f, good) where she was never far away and finished third.
9th	2 9th (2) (125/1 -89%) Fibonacci Square	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Fibonacci Square 125/1, Helmet gelding. Dam unraced. An 800gns yearling; third foal; unraced dam closely related to 8.6f AW winner Stay Silent.
10th	3 10th (3) (40/1 -43%) Glen Kiln	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Glen Kiln 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 8/1, seventh of 14 in bumper at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Went off a single-digit price at Cork (yielding) but weakened late on to be beaten 25l.
11th	12 11th (12) (125/1 -150%) Sweet Maisie	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Sweet Maisie 125/1, Green Moon filly. Dam unraced. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f-1m5f winner Articilitist; probably best watched.

LTO Selection:

PINKY sets the standard here having finished a creditable third on her racecourse debut at Down Royal in June. The Emmet Mullins-trained filly missed an engagement at Galway during the week but should find this an easier assignment. Granted normal improvement from her initial run, the daughter of Policy Maker should take some beating. Can't Resist It ran a big race on his introduction at Killarney last month, travelling easily before weakening late on. With the benefit of that experience, it would be no great surprise to see an improved performance here. Portcammon has to be a serious contender on his racecourse debut. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary in order to make his presence felt in this company.

PORTCAMMON can make a winning start in what looks an ordinary bumper. Can't Resist It and Pinky both showed ability first time out and can make the frame again.

Pinky and Can't Resist It have shown winning potential but there are some interesting debutants, notably PORTCAMMON.

20:30 Roscommon NH Flat Race 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (6/1 +57%) Sugar Hill Babe	6 6/1(+57%)	(2) Sugar Hill Babe 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 5/1) 4 days ago, missing break. Others make more appeal. Chance on this winter's best but she's becoming increasingly tricky at the start.
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 -50%) Profitable Edge	2.25 2.25/1(-50%)	(1) Profitable Edge 2.25/1, 7/1, first run since leaving John S. O'Donoghue when good second of 8 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Solid claims off the same mark but the caveat is that her best efforts so far have come on quicker ground. Improved effort when 2nd on her stable debut in June; form claims but slow ground a query.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +43%) Your Spirit	2 2/1(+43%)	(4) Your Spirit 2/1, Good third of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 12/1) 21 days ago. Now 1 lb lower and while she remains winless following 13 attempts, the ability is there for her to win a race of this type. 13-race maiden but she ran her best race for a while when 3rd at Beverley last time; solid.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.5/1 +38%) Jazzagal	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(5) Jazzagal 2.5/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 13/2) 21 days ago. Now 2 lb lower than for her breakthrough success in a C&D nursery last August and she's a big player. C&D winner; penultimate run promising and had excuse last time; more appealing than some.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 -33%) Tantalus	6 6/1(-33%)	(3) Tantalus 6/1, 13/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Record stands at 0-11 and he was below par on his sole previous run on a slow surface. Down in the weights but he's an exposed maiden who has to prove himself on the ground.

LTO Selection:

PROFITABLE EDGE finished a very respectable second on her seasonal/stable debut at Redcar in June and the daughter of Profitable appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to record a first success. Your Spirit has made the frame the last twice and a further 1lb drop in the ratings makes Paul Midgley's filly of interest too, while C&D winner Jazzagal may do best of the remainder.

JAZZAGAL was behind Your Spirit at Beverley last time but it would be unwise to read too much into that, since she was at a disadvantage racing on the near side whereas Your Spirit was on the favoured far side. Back at the scene of her nursery success off a 2 lb higher mark last summer, Tim Easterby's charge is taken to make it 2-2 over this C&D. Irish import Profitable Edge put in a good shift on debut for new connections at Redcar in June but the forecast slower ground here is a concern.

Profitable Edge will be hard to beat if handling the ground but C&D winner JAZZAGAL is marginally preferred off a tempting mark.

20:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (5.5/1 +35%) Wadacre Gomez	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(12) Wadacre Gomez 5.5/1, Winner at Newcastle in April. 9/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Newcastle winner in April and third on return to the AW over C&D last time; high on list.
2	13 2nd (13) (6/1 +20%) Fleur De Mer	6 6/1(+20%)	(13) Fleur De Mer 6/1, Much improved when making a winning handicap bow at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Big shout. Off the mark on handicap/AW debut last time; should appreciate the longer trip; a player.
3	11 3rd (11) (14/1 -56%) Born Ruler	14 14/1(-56%)	(11) Born Ruler 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Pulled hard when seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/4) 77 days ago. Worth another chance. Wolverhampton winner but off 11 weeks having been gelded since last seen; bit to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 +18%) Blueflagflyinghigh	9 9/1(+18%)	(1) Blueflagflyinghigh 9/1, Winner at Ripon in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Ripon (9.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ripon winner in June and twice ran well on the AW in January; could go well returned here.
5th	8 5th (8) (5.5/1 +0%) Forest Demon	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(8) Forest Demon 5.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 7/1) 22 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. Kempton winner last year and has gone close on turf the last twice; respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (3.5/1 +68%) Edge Of Ember	3.5 3.5/1(+68%)	(6) Edge Of Ember 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 15/2) 46 days ago. Back up in trip. Runner-up first four starts before well held on handicap debut; wind surgery since.
7th	9 7th (9) (6/1 -33%) Yeoman	6 6/1(-33%)	(9) Yeoman 6/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 2/1, quickly resumed progress when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 50 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Remains of interest. 2-3 since handicapping; shouldn't have an issue with the longer trip; a player.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -40%) Mudskipper	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Mudskipper 14/1, 9/4, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Return to a longer trip looks a good move on pedigree; could go well with cheekpieces on.
9th	10 9th (10) (14/1 -211%) Run Simba	14 14/1(-211%)	(10) Run Simba 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 6/1) 31 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed on handicap debut, but is a half-sister to a multiple AW winner.
10th	7 10th (7) (16/1 +11%) Natzor	16 16/1(+11%)	(7) Natzor 16/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Placed in all three starts over 1m but well held in three over this far; blinkers on.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 +0%) Speriamo	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Speriamo 33/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Regressive since returning; stamina in her pedigree but has a wide draw to overcome.
12th	3 12th (3) (28/1 -12%) Inanna	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Inanna 28/1, 33/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Unplaced in all five starts since returning in handicap company in April; plenty to prove.

LTO Selection:

Yeoman made it two wins from as many visits to Wolverhampton when scoring by a neck over an extended 1m last time and he should be suited by this extra yardage, but he has been raised 4lb for that neck success. With that in mind, the vote goes to MUDSKIPPER, who shaped as if a step up in trip is just what is needed on his latest outing at Sandown over a mile and, with the addition of first-time cheekpieces another possible source of improvement, he could go close off 1lb lower. Beautifulasalways has William Buick booked, which suggests more can be expected on only her second handicap start.

FOREST DEMON looks ready to strike having gone close the last twice. Improving last-time-out winners Fleur de Mer and Yeoman are big threats, while Born Ruler is worth another chance.

This can go to WADACRE GOMEZ who won well at Newcastle in April and appreciated the return to the AW when third over C&D last time.

20:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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