1 Thursday 24th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 47 Races on Thursday 24th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at York, 6 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Killarney, 6 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (1.5/1 +40%) First Angel	1.5/1(+40%)	(2) First Angel 1.5/1, Drew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for present yard over C&D in May. Beaten favourite both starts since, latterly a well-below-par 20 lengths third to Heronord at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to soft), and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Ran well on first two starts for yard; good to soft going may have been against him latest.
2 2nd (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Trapista	1.62/1(+28%)	(1) Trapista 1.62/1, Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere (0-7 over fences) but she was a good second off this mark on her penultimate start at Worcester (16.5f, good to soft) where she conceded first run. Will be a threat if the first-time visor has the desired effect. Expensive to follow and 0-7 over fences, but ran well when 2nd at Worcester two starts ago.
\|U\| \|U\| (4) (9/1 +10%) Full Of Light	9/1(+10%)	(4) Full Of Light 9/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and scored twice over hurdles for Nicky Henderson during 2021/22. Disappointing since but he at least proved that some ability remains (and produced his best effort yet over fences) when fifth of 12 on debut for new yard at Worcester (16.5f, good). His stable debut fifth at Worcester wasn't devoid of promise but claims aren't compelling.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (3.5/1 -154%) Heronord	3.5/1(-154%)	(3) Heronord 3.5/1, Consistency isn't his forte but finally got his head in front when scoring at Newton Abbot last month. By no means disgraced when chasing home a progressive type off this 5 lb higher mark at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) since and obvious claims here. Won at Newton Abbot then bumped into progressive winner at Market Rasen; could be involved.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Heronord (first) and First Angel (third) renew their rivalry from Newton Abbot last month, where the former held the latter by 20 lengths, so it's hard to envisage that form being overturned, even with a 7lb swing in the weights. However, the one to be with is TRAPISTA, who was fourth at Bangor in this grade last time and she ought to go close off 1lb lower. Full Of Light needs to show more if he is to be involved at this level.

HERONORD was always fighting a losing battle when chasing home Guinness Affair at Market Rasen earlier this month, but he faces nothing in the mould of that progressive type here and is taken to resume winning ways. If the addition of a visor helps eke out a bit more from Trapista she will likely emerge as the main danger, given that First Angel needs to bounce back following a heavy defeat in the Newton Abbot race won by Heronord last month.

Preference is for FIRST ANGEL, who won over C&D in May. Trapista is second choice.

13:40 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (10/1 +0%) Salta Resta	10/1(+0%)	(11) Salta Resta 10/1, Unreliable type. 16/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Hard puller; three creditable efforts this year and more appealing than many.
2 2nd (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Under Curfew	6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Under Curfew 6.5/1, Course winner. 7/1, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. On a lengthy losing run but mark reflects that. On losing run but he's a solid candidate if reproducing this year's best.
3 3rd (10) (14/1 -133%) Rhubarb	14/1(-133%)	(10) Rhubarb 14/1, Four-time course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 10 days ago, slowly away and short of room. Needs considering at this level, Conditions to suit and she's dropped to a lowly mark; has a big run in her.
4 4th (3) (3/1 +54%) On Edge	3/1(+54%)	(3) On Edge 3/1, C&D winner in July and another good effort when ½-length third of 8 to Louis Treize in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 35 days ago. Another bold showing likely. Conditions to suit & he's run well here the last twice; closely matched with Louis Treize.
5th 5th (2) (4/1 +27%) Evasive Power	4/1(+27%)	(2) Evasive Power 4/1, Good ¾-length fourth of 8 to Louis Treize in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 35 days ago, giving way only late. Enters calculations having eased another 1 lb. Not far behind a couple of these here last month and that was after a break.
6th 6th (8) (8.5/1 -31%) Louis Treize	8.5/1(-31%)	(8) Louis Treize 8.5/1, Tricky customer. C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Good third of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Clearly going through a good spell at present. Quirky but talented for the grade; two course wins this year; should be in the thick of it.
7th 7th (9) (20/1 -233%) Bluebell Time	20/1(-233%)	(9) Bluebell Time 20/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 15 days ago, though she was badly drawn. Cheekpieces on and she figures on a good mark. Gone off the boil of late and the addition of cheekpieces needs to give her a lift.
8th 8th (13) (100/1 -150%) Epeius	100/1(-150%)	(13) Epeius 100/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. On losing run and well short of his best on Saturday; others look much safer.
9th 9th (7) (20/1 -208%) Bear To Dream	20/1(-208%)	(7) Bear To Dream 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Ignore last time & she's a contender off a reduced mark under conditions that should suit.
10th 10th (6) (20/1 +20%) El Hibri	20/1(+20%)	(6) El Hibri 20/1, Maiden who is dropping in the weights without looking ready to take advantage. Regressive maiden; return to sprinting may help but others have more pressing claims.
11th 11th (14) (16/1 -33%) Tranquillity	16/1(-33%)	(14) Tranquillity 16/1, Seventh of 10 in minor event at Brighton (8f, good, 8/1) 44 days ago. Back down in trip and needs to leave that effort well behind. Modest maiden; claims if reproducing her penultimate third now back down in trip.
12th 12th (12) (80/1 -100%) Our Man In Havana	80/1(-100%)	(12) Our Man In Havana 80/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good, 40/1) 10 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers now tried. Struggling in 2023 but his last three wins have come at this track; blinkered first time.
13th 13th (4) (18/1 +10%) Flip Mode	18/1(+10%)	(4) Flip Mode 18/1, Dual 5f winner here back in 2021 but has shown precious little in a trio of recent outings following a 22-month absence. Yet to fire after a lengthy absence; down in weights but too much to prove.
14th 14th (15) (125/1 -150%) Kay Ceraar	125/1(-150%)	(15) Kay Ceraar 125/1, 100/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. One mildly promising run and eight poor ones; easy enough to swerve.
\|RR\| \|RR\| (5) (6.5/1 +28%) Hagia Sophia	6.5/1(+28%)	(5) Hagia Sophia 6.5/1, C&D winner. Refused to race in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 5/1) 29 days ago so now needs treating with a degree of caution. Conditions to suit but she blotted her copybook when refusing to race at Bath last time.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Louis Treize is interesting with the seven-year-old seemingly at his best here but he was less than a length in front of ON EDGE when winning at this venue in July and meets that rival on worse terms here. Twice a C&D winner, the five-year-old may have the edge on this occasion. Tony Carroll's yard are going well and Under Curfew may be the best of his team, though he may have to settle for a place in this line-up.

An open handicap with BLUEBELL TIME the tentativie selection from her career-low mark fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Louis Treize isn't an easy ride but he arrives in good order, with On Edge another to consider.

On Edge and LOUIS TREIZE are closely matched on recent starts and the latter is taken to come out on top this time.

13:50 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (40/1 +0%) Queen's Guard	40/1(+0%)	(6) Queen's Guard 40/1, 125,000 gns yearling who confirmed debut promise as she opened her account in fairly stylish fashion in 6f Yarmouth maiden a fortnight ago, belying market weakness and readily coming clear. This is much harder but she can do better again. Won at Yarmouth on second start; likeable prospect but this is a much tougher assignment.
1 1st (7) (2/1 +0%) Relief Rally	2/1(+0%)	(7) Relief Rally 2/1, Her only defeat in 4 starts has come when edged out in the Queen Mary and she pulled well clear when winning the Newbury Super Sprint last month. 6f sure to suit and she makes plenty of appeal. Sets the form standard and could be even better now tackling 6f for the first time.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 -78%) Cherry Blossom	4/1(-78%)	(2) Cherry Blossom 4/1, €360,000 yearling sent off favourite when fourth in listed race on debut and made no mistake next time, romping home under hands-and-heels ride in 6f Curragh maiden. She looks exciting. Easily won maiden on second start; in top hands and she could be a very smart prospect.
3 3rd (9) (14/1 +44%) Symbology	14/1(+44%)	(9) Symbology 14/1, £230,000 yearling who overcame inexperience when making a winning debut over C&D last month and took a step forward when third in the Group 3 Princess Margaret at Ascot. Can do better again. C&D debut win then third in Ascot Group 3; unexposed but others have stronger claims.
4 4th (3) (66/1 -65%) Dorothy Lawrence	66/1(-65%)	(3) Dorothy Lawrence 66/1, Posted good efforts in listed company here and at Chantilly earlier in the summer. Made very heavy weather of opening her account down in grade at Ayr (5f) a month ago and plenty more needed. Beautiful Diamond surely stronger for yard. Twice placed in Listed races but it seems likely her limitations will be exposed today.
5th 5th (1) (3.5/1 +71%) Beautiful Diamond	3.5/1(+71%)	(1) Beautiful Diamond 3.5/1, £360,000 breeze-up purchase from good family and made the perfect start in fast-ground 5f Nottingham maiden before a good third (Relief Rally clear in second) in the Queen Mary, unable to land a gamble but fading only late on. Has scope and could do better up in trip for last year's winning stable. Behind Relief Rally when 3rd at Royal Ascot but stable has good recent record in this race.
6th 6th (8) (5.5/1 +50%) Star Of Mystery	5.5/1(+50%)	(8) Star Of Mystery 5.5/1, Wide-margin winner on second start at Haydock (6f) and produced a great timefigure when following up in 6f listed race at Newmarket. Excuses in messy renewal of Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge there 6 weeks ago and tongue tie now goes on. Worth remaining positive about. Bubble burst in Newmarket Group 2 last time but she looked extremely promising previously.
7th 7th (5) (40/1 -21%) Gunzburg	40/1(-21%)	(5) Gunzburg 40/1, Won 5f Down Royal maiden in June and chased home a promising Ballydoyle inmate in 6f Curragh Group 2 next time. Not so good twice since though and cheekpieces go on for her toughest assignment yet. Group 2 runner-up last month but form isn't particularly strong; below par twice since.
8th 8th (4) (7/1 -40%) Flora Of Bermuda	7/1(-40%)	(4) Flora Of Bermuda 7/1, First home on the far side when sixth of 26 in the Queen Mary and much improved faced with softer ground when off the mark in impressive fashion in 5f Goodwood event 3 weeks ago. Much quicker conditions forecast here but 6f will suit and she can do even better. Easily won warm conditions race at Goodwood & could continue to improve; strong contender.

LTO Selection:

13:50 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

RELIEF RALLY returned to winning ways in the Super Sprint at Newbury, having been narrowly denied in the Queen Mary previously, and the highly-progressive daughter of Kodiac could be tough to beat with any further improvement. Flora Of Bermuda merits respect following her impressive success at Goodwood, while Beautiful Diamond, who represents last year's winning trainer, can also play a part. Symbology and Cherry Blossom are also noted.

CHERRY BLOSSOM looked something out of the ordinary when destroying a big field at the Curragh under Ryan Moore a fortnight ago and could take this step up in class in her stride. The Queen Mary form is well represented, with Relief Rally, whose only defeat came in that race, and Flora of Bermuda (sixth from unfavourable position) much respected. Star of Mystery didn't get a chance to show her true form at Newmarket and is worth sticking with.

The William Haggas-trained RELIEF RALLY (nap) has the best form and this step up to 6f may well prompt further improvement.

14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (2/1 -14%) Cheltenam De Vaige	2/1(-14%)	(2) Cheltenam De Vaige 2/1, Remains a maiden in this sphere after 14 attempts but posted solid second of 11 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft, 6/1) last month and must enter calculations. 0-14 as a hurdler but ran well on his return to this discipline at Market Rasen.
2 2nd (4) (16/1 +20%) Archie Macdart	16/1(+20%)	(4) Archie Macdart 16/1, No real impact in 5 starts thus far and was tailed off when pulled up in novice hurdle at Worcester latest. Faces another tough task whilst kept to novice hurdles.
3 3rd (5) (100/1 -300%) The Rebel Breen	100/1(-300%)	(5) The Rebel Breen 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and offered little in a trio of starts over hurdles. Tries longer trip now but remains hard to recommend. Regressive maiden on Flat and no turnaround in three attempts over hurdles.
4 4th (1) (0.44/1 +45%) Jeepydoff Meel	0.44/1(+45%)	(1) Jeepydoff Meel 0.44/1, Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark at Market Rasen (18.6f) in June. Filled runner-up spot in both starts since and is the form choice here. Running well for new yard and probably has only Cheltenam De Vaige to beat.
5th 5th (3) (40/1 -433%) Franz Klammer	40/1(-433%)	(3) Franz Klammer 40/1, Fair chaser who scored 3 times over fences in 2021. However, not so good over the smaller obstacles and hasn't been seen for 14 months. Current wellbeing an issue and returning to hurdling won't be ideal for this 11yo.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

JEEPYDOFF MEEL is the highest rated in this field and he hasn't finished outside of the first two since joining the Philip Kirby yard, so the five-year-old could prove tough to beat. The main threat might be Cheltenam De Vaige, who was hampered on the run-in at Market Rasen last time but still stayed on for second and he could have a say. Franz Klammer can beat Archie Macdart and The Rebel Breen home for third on his return.

JEEPYDOFF MEEL stands out on form and can register his second victory over hurdles. Cheltenam de Vaige is the obvious danger.

This should concern the top two and JEEPYDOFF MEEL, six years the junior of his market rival Cheltenam De Vaige, appeals most.

14:15 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/1 -256%) Hastily	8/1(-256%)	(1) Hastily 8/1, Irish raider who found only one too good at Naas in June. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (5f, heavy) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Hood on first time down markedly in class. Pulled hard and weakened over 5f latest (soft); good ground will suit better; hood fitted.
2 2nd (5) (7.5/1 -7%) Porterinthejungle	7.5/1(-7%)	(5) Porterinthejungle 7.5/1, Course winner. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Redcar (6f, soft). Off 10 months so there's a chance she'll need this. One 7f win from just two starts here; latest win at 5f; no great record when fresh.
4 4th (6) (4.5/1 +10%) Fossos	4.5/1(+10%)	(6) Fossos 4.5/1, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5f, good, 7/2) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. Four of five turf wins have come over C&D, latest in July; in the reckoning back here.
5th 5th (4) (5/1 +23%) Atty's Edge	5/1(+23%)	(4) Atty's Edge 5/1, Tricky customer. C&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good, 11/4) 14 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark these days. Two course wins and rarely runs badly here; hinting his turn is coming round again.
6th 6th (7) (7/1 +22%) Coronation Cottage	7/1(+22%)	(7) Coronation Cottage 7/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third of 6 in handicap (17/2) at Salisbury (5f, good) 14 days ago. C&D winner; close-run thing when runner-up on latest run here; capable of taking a hand.
7th 7th (2) (7/1 +36%) My Genghis	7/1(+36%)	(2) My Genghis 7/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, soft, 7/1) 40 days ago, hanging left under pressure. AW winner at 5f; should find a turf race on 5f/6f form in May; return to 5f can suit.
8th 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) Get Busy	28/1(-12%)	(8) Get Busy 28/1, 40/1, ninth of 15 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 35 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers need to spark him into life. Minor form in four handicaps at 5f-7f, failing to find much in the closing stages.
\|DQ\| \|DQ\| (3) (2.75/1 +8%) Corellian Star	2.75/1(+8%)	(3) Corellian Star 2.75/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 6/4, second of 8 in novice event at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time for handicap debut representing an excellent yard. Promising at 5f on soft; should go well on good ground; interesting on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

ATTY'S EDGE has been running well in defeat of late and that includes a narrow defeat at Bath a couple of starts ago. Twice a winner here, the seven-year-old may be able to get the better of the unexposed maiden Corellian Star, who looks his biggest rival in first-time cheekpieces. Fossos and Hastily may prove to be best of the rest.

HASTILY is well handicapped on the pick of her Irish form and down in class fitted with a hood, so she can cash in. Corellian Star is a handicap debutante for a very good yard so she needs considering, along with Atty's Edge.

Fossos and Atty's Edge are solid contenders but CORELLIAN STAR (nap) goes handicapping at a realistic level and gets the vote.

14:25 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (3.5/1 +42%) Dragon Leader	3.5/1(+42%)	(9) Dragon Leader 3.5/1, Overcame inexperience and a tardy start to win 7-runner novice event at Salisbury in June and maintained unbeaten record over same C&D a fortnight ago. Willing attitude will hold him in good stead and his limit hasn't been reached. Unbeaten in two visits to Salisbury, latterly defying a penalty; unexposed.
2 2nd (19) (3.5/1 +36%) Ziggy's Condor	3.5/1(+36%)	(19) Ziggy's Condor 3.5/1, Foaled March 24. €33,000 foal, £62,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Brother to 7f winner Distillate and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Deputise and winner up to 1m Twaasol, both useful. In good hands and looked a good prospect when making a winning start at Pontefract a month ago. More to come. Never easy to win this after one run but he posted a smart RPR at Pontefract for newcomer.
3 3rd (3) (33/1 -50%) Love Billy Boy	33/1(-50%)	(3) Love Billy Boy 33/1, Speedily bred and lived up to his pedigree when a smooth winner of 6-runner novice at Musselburgh in April. Ran no sort of race in the National Stakes a month later and off since. Off since May and jockey bookings would suggest that he's down the Hannon pecking order.
4 4th (16) (40/1 -82%) Pilgrim	40/1(-82%)	(16) Pilgrim 40/1, Speedy type but similar form when third in a brace of 5f maidens and that level needs improving on. It's a big ask to shed his maiden status in a race of this nature.
5th 5th (18) (40/1 -233%) Vantheman	40/1(-233%)	(18) Vantheman 40/1, Showed bright speed on debut at Haydock and all the better for that when successful in 6-runner maiden at Ayr in July. No surprise were he to build on that. Workmanlike at Ayr; bare form nothing to shout about and others have achieved a lot more.
6th 6th (13) (40/1 -82%) Media Shooter	40/1(-82%)	(13) Media Shooter 40/1, Landed 13-runner novice on the AW 10 days ago, resisting a late challenge from Bibendum. That form well shy of required level here, though. He had the run of things when edging home in a 6f AW novice at Wolverhampton.
7th 7th (2) (50/1 -127%) Hackman	50/1(-127%)	(2) Hackman 50/1, Confirmed the promise of his debut to score at Chester in May and having shaped as if amiss when well held in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot in June, wasted no time getting back to form when placed in listed company for a second time at Sandown. Tongue tied and found Group 3 company too much latest. Had limitations exposed at Listed/Group level since winning at Chester's May meeting.
8th 8th (14) (80/1 -300%) Nazalan	80/1(-300%)	(14) Nazalan 80/1, Made all in 5f Sandown novice on second start but limitations exposed in listed and then Group 2 company since. This is slightly easier. Soft ground an excuse at Goodwood but 5f might be more his trip.
9th 9th (22) (33/1 -65%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	33/1(-65%)	(22) Je Ne Sais Quoi 33/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing the odds in maiden at Thirsk (6f), before losing a shoe at Chester next time. Switched to a nursery, quickly back on track when runner-up at Haydock but she failed to deliver off the bridle at Windsor last month. Just one win in five starts and needs to bounce back from a pretty serious blip at Windsor.
10th 10th (15) (8/1 +0%) Persica	8/1(+0%)	(15) Persica 8/1, £200,000 yearling who was transformed 3 days on from his debut when landing 9-runner novice at Salisbury a week ago. Still not the finished article and he's a big player for yard with superb record in this. Impressed at Salisbury last week and his yard has won this five times in last seven years.
11th 11th (1) (12/1 +14%) Angel Of England	12/1(+14%)	(1) Angel Of England 12/1, Continued theme of big race-by-race progress when landing 12-runner novice at Nottingham a fortnight ago, fending off Grey Cuban. Limit probably not yet reached but this is asking a lot. They all finished in a bunch at Nottingham; looks up against it at these weights.
12th 12th (10) (16/1 +27%) Grey Cuban	16/1(+27%)	(10) Grey Cuban 16/1, Bred to stay well but displayed ability both starts over 6f, runner-up on each occasion. Looked ready for 7f when chasing home Angel of England at Nottingham. Well in with Angel Of England on latest run but will probably be placed at best.
13th 13th (7) (40/1 -100%) Ambushed	40/1(-100%)	(7) Ambushed 40/1, Different proposition with debut behind him fitted with cheekpieces when landing 8-runner novice at Newcastle in June. Displayed a willing attitude that day but form is nothing out of the ordinary. His Newcastle win looks all the better now and the owner targets this meeting.
14th 14th (8) (33/1 -65%) Bibendum	33/1(-65%)	(8) Bibendum 33/1, In top hands but greenness apparent on both starts (tongue tied on each occasion), latterly when runner-up to Media Shooter in novice company 10 days ago. Big step forward required. Will need more than when dividing Media Shooter and Stanley Spencer in a novice on the AW.
15th 15th (4) (66/1 -267%) That's For Sure	66/1(-267%)	(4) That's For Sure 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 10-runner novice at Carlisle in July. Failed to meet expectations in a sales race at Naas 17 days ago so needs to cast that run aside. Carlisle winner who patently failed to give his running on soft going at Naas.
16th 16th (21) (16/1 +27%) Gaiden	16/1(+27%)	(21) Gaiden 16/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when third in a listed race here in May. Not in same form in Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot and ran ever worse switched to a nursery latest, albeit on soft ground. Below par last twice and everything points to connections having higher hopes for Persica.
17th 17th (12) (100/1 -100%) Master Franca	100/1(-100%)	(12) Master Franca 100/1, Consistent rather than progressive in 3 outings so cheekpieces need to have a huge impact. Needs to be all the better for being gelded and cheekpieces if he's to threaten.
18th 18th (5) (16/1 +20%) We Never Stop	16/1(+20%)	(5) We Never Stop 16/1, Fairly useful form when 2¾ lengths second of 7 to Twilight Romance in a C&D maiden in June and he reversed that form in receipt of 4 lb at Pontefract. Seen to good effect on that occasion and he needs to advance his form at this level. Not weighted to beat Twilight Romance but progressing well and has Group entries.
19th 19th (6) (4.5/1 +44%) Twilight Romance	4.5/1(+44%)	(6) Twilight Romance 4.5/1, Confirmed promise of Haydock debut third when running out a comfortable winner of C&D maiden in June, travelling powerfully and well on top finish. Unable to uphold the form with We Never Stop at Pontefract, though that rival was seen to maximum effect. C&D winner and weighted to reverse Pontefract placings with We Never Stop.
20th 20th (11) (50/1 +0%) Land Lover	50/1(+0%)	(11) Land Lover 50/1, Yet to win from 5 outings and that's unlikely to change in this company. He's held by Twilight Romance and We Never Stop on their course clash in June.
21st 21st (17) (100/1 -100%) Stanley Spencer	100/1(-100%)	(17) Stanley Spencer 100/1, Well-bred colt who saw out 6f pretty well when third to Media Shooter and Bibendum at Wolverhampton 10 days ago. Needs to find another jolt of improvement in first-time cheekpieces. Behind Media Shooter and Bibendum on their recent AW encounter; cheekpieces added.
22nd 22nd (20) (12/1 +14%) Dapperling	12/1(+14%)	(20) Dapperling 12/1, Gradually progressive and off the mark in straightforward fashion at Lingfield. Excellent second of 20 in Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury since, showing plenty of dash and perhaps not over that effort at Goodwood latest. Has flashes of good form but tackles 6f for the first time and Sean Levey jumps ship.

LTO Selection:

14:25 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

With Richard Hannon having such a remarkable record in this race it may pay to side with PERSICA, who is drawn in the middle giving Sean Levey the ability to track either side. A very easy winner at Salisbury earlier in the month, he may get the better of Ziggy's Condor, an impressive Pontefract winner on his only start to date. Twilight Romance, Ambushed and Dragon Leader are others to consider in a fascinating contest.

Richard Hannon has won this in 5 of the last 7 years and is quadruple handed here. Preference is for PERSICA who looked a totally different proposition when scoring at Salisbury last week and further improvement is surely forthcoming. Richard Fahey also has previous in this and Ziggy's Condor is a totally unknown quantity, with Dragon Leader completing the shortlist.

There's every reason to believe that TWILIGHT ROMANCE can reverse Pontefract placings with We Never Stop. Persica is feared.

14:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3.2/1 -28%) Hang In There	3.2/1(-28%)	(1) Hang In There 3.2/1, Scored 5 times over fences last season and back to near best form when third of 14 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) 33 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. 1 lb lower now and warrants respect. Third in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last time and he's a possible.
2 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +18%) Noahthirtytwored	4.5/1(+18%)	(4) Noahthirtytwored 4.5/1, Progressive 4-time winner over hurdles who added to his positive chasing profile when scoring at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in June. Posted good third at Uttoxeter (16f, good) since and looks ready for a crack at this longer trip. In good form over 2m the last twice and this step up in trip is well worth a go.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -20%) La Domaniale	12/1(-20%)	(3) La Domaniale 12/1, Recaptured the pick of her form from last summer when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, good) in May. Nowhere near that level on slow ground at Market Rasen since but return to drier conditions could see her in a better light here. Won this last year and soft ground was an obvious excuse in the Summer Plate; player.
4 4th (7) (9/1 -29%) Cracking Destiny	9/1(-29%)	(7) Cracking Destiny 9/1, Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at this course (17f) last month and matched that form when runner-up here 19 days later. Longer trip holds no fears for him and he ought to go well again. In good form here the last twice and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
5th 5th (2) (2/1 +0%) Presentandcounting	2/1(+0%)	(2) Presentandcounting 2/1, C&D winner who arrives on back of a dominant display in small-field handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, unchallenged. This is much more competitive but he is not taken lightly. Two easy wins from last three starts; this is tougher but he has to be respected.
6th 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Sea Prince	7/1(+13%)	(8) Sea Prince 7/1, Wide-margin, all-the-way winner at this course (17f) last summer and ran to similar level back from a break at Southwell in May. Bit disappointing here latest, however, and this longer trip isn't guaranteed to suit. Has run well the last twice and today's trip may be within range; not discounted.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (14/1 -17%) Tardree	14/1(-17%)	(6) Tardree 14/1, All 6 career victories have come in small fields, left clear at the last for the latest of them at Wetherby (19.4f) in October. Not at best over fences in recent months though, albeit doing too much too soon when sixth in competitive Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest. Won three times last June-October but hasn't really shone this summer.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Presentandcounting won easily at Perth on his latest outing and is likely to have his supporters on the back of that effort. However, the vote goes to HANG IN THERE, who ran a big race to hit the frame in a valuable handicap over an extended 2m5f at Market Rasen last time. The nine-year-old should appreciate the drop in grade after the handicapper kindly dropped him 1lb. Noahthirtytwored completes the shortlist after his Uttoxeter third.

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED is progressing steadily over fences and finished with running left when third at Uttoxeter last time. He is fancied to score. Cracking Destiny and Presentandcounting rate the principal dangers.

Good cases can be made for most of these but top of the list is NOAHTHIRTYTWORED, who has been in top form the last twice.

14:50 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (0.3/1 +85%) Lahab	0.3/1(+85%)	(7) Lahab 0.3/1, Best effort when third of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f, 25/1) 15 days ago, well positioned. Player. Fair form on all three starts and looks sure to be in the money again.
2 2nd (11) (10/1 -25%) Naturelle	10/1(-25%)	(11) Naturelle 10/1, 40,000 gns 3-y-o, Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Fire Blaze and half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Hawkesbury and 7f winner Great News. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). 40,000gns buy from Godolphin six weeks ago and hooded for this debut.
3 3rd (4) (6/1 +57%) Charencey	6/1(+57%)	(4) Charencey 6/1, €350,000 yearling, £32,000 3-y-o, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (including Park Express Stakes and 7f winner at 2 yrs), half-sister to Grand Prix de Paris winner Mont Ormel. 20/1, seventh of 15 in novice at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 22 days ago. Ex-Godolphin; 20-1, some ability at Leicester (7f, soft) this month; pedigree for further.
4 4th (6) (6.5/1 +41%) King's Gem	6.5/1(+41%)	(6) King's Gem 6.5/1, Unreliable sort. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 44 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Left G Boughey for 1,500gns; placed if back to last summer's turf form or last winter's AW.
5th 5th (5) (66/1 -164%) Done Decision	66/1(-164%)	(5) Done Decision 66/1, 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. Third of 4 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy, 20/1) on debut 16 days ago. 20-1, 13l defeat when third of four in maiden at Ffos Las (7f, heavy) 16 days ago.
6th 6th (8) (100/1 -300%) Nuketown	100/1(-300%)	(8) Nuketown 100/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 6 in maiden (9/2) at Newcastle (8f), finding little. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Edward Bethell. Modest form over 7f/1m in January on Newcastle AW at single-figure prices for Ed Bethell.
7th 7th (1) (80/1 +20%) Silver Atom	80/1(+20%)	(1) Silver Atom 80/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Ben Pauling. Well beaten in novice at Salisbury last week. Modest maiden hurdler; 150-1, beaten 30l on Flat debut in novice at Salisbury (7f, good).
8th 8th (2) (80/1 +20%) The Tiger Tank	80/1(+20%)	(2) The Tiger Tank 80/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Last of 6 in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, soft, 50/1) on flat debut 8 days ago. Failed to show much in four bumpers, two hurdle races or a 6f Flat maiden.
9th 9th (9) (150/1 -50%) Time Patrol	150/1(-50%)	(9) Time Patrol 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Chelsea Banham when fourteenth of 15 in novice at Leicester (7f, soft, 100/1) 22 days ago, finding little. Big odds and remote both starts, with both 406 days and a change of stables in between.
10th 10th (3) (25/1 -56%) Alberto	25/1(-56%)	(3) Alberto 25/1, €52,000 foal, £22,000 yearling, €60,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 5f/6f winner Zapel and winner up to 1¼m Zanfogna, both in Italy. Dam unraced. Eleventh of 13 in novice at Windsor. Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving George Baker. 11th of 13 at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 11-1) last July on sole outing for George Baker.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Lahab is noted but he will need to step forward from his Kempton third, although he did pull too hard that day and may settle better on his second start of the season. MEXICALI ROSE is becoming frustrating but she has the ability to win a race of this nature judged on her half-length third at Lingfield in June, and a repeat of that may be good enough. Newcomer Naturelle is one to watch in the markets for any signs of confidence.

MEXICALI ROSE stands out on form so has an excellent chance of breaking her duck. Lahab is a clear next best in what is a very thin maiden.

It's been said before about her but MEXICALI ROSE appears to hold a good chance. Clear second on the list is Lahab.

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (40/1 -21%) Ropey Guest	40/1(-21%)	(9) Ropey Guest 40/1, Resumed winning ways at Goodwood in May but turned in a rare below-par effort when fifteenth of 25 in International at Ascot 26 days ago. Still needs considering. Has often run well in big 7f handicaps, but modest strike-rate and below par last time.
2 2nd (8) (9/1 +36%) Point Lynas	9/1(+36%)	(8) Point Lynas 9/1, Scored at Newcastle in March and has continued in good nick, ridden too aggressively when fourteenth of 30 in Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot 64 days ago. Not taken lightly after a break. The form of his C&D second in May reads well and he could make a bold bid now back here.
3 3rd (17) (14/1 -17%) Spirit Catcher	14/1(-17%)	(17) Spirit Catcher 14/1, Quirky sort who ran out an emphatic winner of 1m handicap at Ripon 5 days ago. This demands more but he's still much respected under a 6 lb penalty. Plenty in hand when winning Ripon Class 4 on Saturday; entitled to respect under penalty.
4 4th (3) (10/1 -18%) Sonny Liston	10/1(-18%)	(3) Sonny Liston 10/1, Useful 7f winner for Charlie Hills. Yet to score for Ralph Beckett but excellent second in Ascot's Royal Hunt Cup and posted another good effort when fifth of 20 in Golden Mile at Goodwood 20 days ago. Solid claims off a 2 lb lower mark. Fine second in Royal Hunt Cup and solid fifth at Goodwood latest; might not be far away.
5th 5th (4) (6.5/1 -8%) Northern Express	6.5/1(-8%)	(4) Northern Express 6.5/1, Consistent sort who has bagged Thirsk Hunt Cup and 7f handicap here this term. Good fourth of 25 in International at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago so he can go well again eased 1 lb. Three-time course winner who has been in the form of his life this season; bang there.
6th 6th (15) (14/1 -40%) Dutch Decoy	14/1(-40%)	(15) Dutch Decoy 14/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022. Added to his tally at Newmarket in July before recording a good third of 20 in Golden Mile at Goodwood 20 days ago. In the mix again. Admirably consistent this season and could again be in the mix.
7th 7th (20) (14/1 -17%) Terwada	14/1(-17%)	(20) Terwada 14/1, Fast improving Tamayuz colt who made a winning start in handicaps at Newmarket (1m) last month, well on top at the finish. Highly likely there's more to come so he's a player turned out under a 6 lb penalty. Has won his last two; up in grade here but this 3yo is unexposed and progressive.
8th 8th (6) (10/1 +44%) Eilean Dubh	10/1(+44%)	(6) Eilean Dubh 10/1, Enjoyed a fine 2022 and back to winning ways in first-time tongue tie at Hamilton (1m) in July. Well held in Golden Mile at Goodwood 20 days ago but he's very much the sort to bounce back. Soft ground excuses Goodwood run and this two-time C&D winner is not ruled out each-way.
9th 9th (13) (40/1 -43%) La Trinidad	40/1(-43%)	(13) La Trinidad 40/1, C&D winner who also scored at Doncaster in June. Below-par fifth of 11 to Blue For You over C&D last time though so needs to bounce back. Commanding win at Doncaster in June then failed to settle here latest; each-way possible.
10th 10th (16) (12/1 +14%) The Gatekeeper	12/1(+14%)	(16) The Gatekeeper 12/1, Dual 7f scorer at Newcastle and Newmarket early this season. Very good second in Golden Mile at Goodwood 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt again off the same mark. Second of 20 in the competitive Golden Mile at Goodwood last time and he has a chance.
11th 11th (10) (12/1 +45%) Orbaan	12/1(+45%)	(10) Orbaan 12/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 4 days ago. Possibilities. 5lb lower than when good 4th in this last year but has had below-par campaign in the main.
12th 12th (14) (40/1 -43%) Austrian Theory	40/1(-43%)	(14) Austrian Theory 40/1, Won at Epsom in June and has continued in good form, seventh of 11 in 1m handicap at Sandown 4 days ago. No forlorn hope. Made all at Epsom in June but patchy form since and only 7th of 11 at Sandown on Sunday.
13th 13th (5) (7/1 -17%) Akhu Najla	7/1(-17%)	(5) Akhu Najla 7/1, Impressive winner of 1m Yarmouth maiden last April. Lightly raced since but he shaped well after 10 months off when fourth of 9 in 1m handicap at Ascot 26 days ago, needing stronger gallop. May do better still so he merits consideration. Unexposed 4yo who returned from absence with encouraging run at Ascot; could build on that.
14th 14th (1) (6.5/1 +35%) Blue For You	6.5/1(+35%)	(1) Blue For You 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways over C&D in July but he came in only tenth of 20 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, soft) 20 days ago. Took this contest 12 months ago so no surprise if he bounced back. York brings out the best in him (won this last year) and he's firmly in calculations.
15th 15th (18) (28/1 -56%) Racingbreaks Ryder	28/1(-56%)	(18) Racingbreaks Ryder 28/1, Completed a four-timer at Ascot (7f) in May but too free when well held in Britannia at Ascot and Golden Mile at Goodwood since. Considered now back over 7f. Looked a 3yo to follow in the spring when winning three, but heavy defeats the last twice.
16th 16th (2) (25/1 +0%) Escobar	25/1(+0%)	(2) Escobar 25/1, Smart performance when winning 7f Ascot handicap last October. Yet to scale same heights this season but this C&D winner can't be discounted off a falling mark. 9yo who has had underwhelming campaign but went very close in this race last year.
17th 17th (12) (28/1 +0%) Cruyff Turn	28/1(+0%)	(12) Cruyff Turn 28/1, Back to winning ways at Redcar in June and not discredited when ninth of 15 in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket since. Took this prize in 2021 so he's one for the shortlist. Good to soft ground perhaps against him in Bunbury Cup; on a handy mark & won this in 2021.
18th 18th (11) (16/1 -14%) Darkness	16/1(-14%)	(11) Darkness 16/1, Gained a first success for this yard when landing 1m Newmarket handicap in July. Backed it up with a good fourth of 20 in Golden Mile at Goodwood 20 days ago. Should remain competitive off the same mark. 1-1 under Neil Callan and this bang-in-form 5yo could be a player.
19th 19th (19) (16/1 +27%) Master Richard	16/1(+27%)	(19) Master Richard 16/1, Generally progressive (scored at Newcastle in May) and comes here on the back of a very good second of 9 in 7f handicap at Newmarket 12 days ago. Not discounted in first-time cheekpieces. Two-time C&D winner who was 2nd at Newmarket recently; may have more to give; headgear on.

LTO Selection:

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Compensation may await POINT LYNAS, who was demoted for causing interference at this meeting last year when first past the post over course and distance. Narrowly denied here in May, the son of Iffraaj should be primed for this valuable contest, with last year's winner Blue For You and Darkness looking best placed to chase him home. Course-specialist Northern Express may be at his very best over shorter but cannot be ruled out, while the consistent Dutch Decoy and Sonny Liston are others to consider.

Plenty in with a shout in this ultra-competitive handicap but Ed Walker's unexposed 3-y-o TERWADA arrives very much on the up so gets the vote under a 6 lb penalty for his convincing Newmarket success. Lots of these bring solid big-race handicap form to the table with Northern Express, The Gatekeeper and Sonny Liston all well in the mix. Last year's victor Blue For You completes the shortlist.

York brings out the best in BLUE FOR YOU and he can win this race for the second consecutive season. Point Lynas is second choice.

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (33/1 -175%) Tally's Son	33/1(-175%)	(11) Tally's Son 33/1, Poor strike rate on the Flat and he's yet to score over hurdles. Produced his best effort in this sphere when runner-up from 6 lb out of the weights at Newton Abbot in June, but hasn't been able to build on that run in 2 starts since. Others preferred. Some fair runs this summer but has a very poor strike-rate; may again find a few too good.
2 2nd (2) (1.2/1 +60%) Bahtiyar	1.2/1(+60%)	(2) Bahtiyar 1.2/1, Ex-French gelding who ran to a fair level on British debut when third in a Worcester maiden in September last year. Hasn't gone on from that effort since, but he's on a dangerous mark as he makes his first start since leaving Harry Whittington (has had wind op). Interesting contender. Has dropped down the weights and new trainer does well with recruits from other stables.
3 3rd (10) (7/1 -27%) Robber's Bridge	7/1(-27%)	(10) Robber's Bridge 7/1, Has made more impact since sent handicapping this year, finishing in the frame in 4 of his last 5 starts. Had no problem with the step back in trip when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f) last time and he can give another good account. Headstrong 5yo who is 0-12 but has run well the last twice and is on the shortlist.
4 4th (4) (14/1 -40%) Cumhacht	14/1(-40%)	(4) Cumhacht 14/1, Soon back on track when third at Newton Abbot in July, but not quite at the same level when fifth of 8 at Worcester 9 days later. Still looking for his first win and may just be vulnerable once more. Below par last time; now 0-11 but placed a few times this season and might not be far away.
5th 5th (6) (16/1 -100%) Vin Rouge	16/1(-100%)	(6) Vin Rouge 16/1, Belatedly got back on the up when scoring in good style at Newton Abbot in June, but not in the same form when fifth of 12 at Uttoxeter next time. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Disappointing favourite at Uttoxeter last month but won in good style the time before.
6th 6th (8) (22/1 +33%) Mactavish	22/1(+33%)	(8) Mactavish 22/1, Remains a maiden and has offered little in 2 starts this season, faring no better than on return when pulled up at Hexham in June. Much more needed as he makes first run for yard after leaving David Thompson. Struggled in May/June but now on a good mark; watch the betting on stable debut.
7th 7th (5) (6/1 +0%) Star Legend	6/1(+0%)	(5) Star Legend 6/1, Fair on the Flat for William Haggas and shaped well on hurdling debut after 7 months off when third in a Uttoxeter novice in July. In first-time hood, progressed from that effort when also third at Worcester last time and there could be more to come now handicapping. Lightly raced 4yo who goes handicapping off a fair mark and is not ruled out.
8th 8th (7) (11/1 -83%) Magic Mike	11/1(-83%)	(7) Magic Mike 11/1, Showed improved form in the spring, getting off the mark at Perth in April before following up at Newcastle the following month. Run of good form halted faced with more testing conditions at Uttoxeter last time, but can get back on track returned to firmer ground. Won two in a row in the spring and his last-time-out flop came on heavy going.
9th 9th (3) (50/1 -525%) Ayr Of Elegance	50/1(-525%)	(3) Ayr Of Elegance 50/1, Course winner who capitalised on a falling mark when winning 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June. However, followed that effort with a below-par one when pulled up at this course (18.7f) last month. Bounce back called for. Won in small field at Newton Abbot in June then pulled up here last month.
\|U\| \|U\| (1) (5/1 +29%) Karannelle	5/1(+29%)	(1) Karannelle 5/1, Has shown in-and-out form so far this season, running just respectably when fourth of 8 at Market Rasen in June when her finishing effort was lacking again. However, on the back of a wind op she finished a creditable third at Newton Abbot on Tuesday, never nearer. Third at Newton Abbot on Tuesday on first run since wind surgery; could be thereabouts.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -279%) Kalyptra	125/1(-279%)	(9) Kalyptra 125/1, Fair efforts initially over hurdles but hasn't shown much for several different yards since going down the handicap route, including over fences both starts this season for current trainer. Looks to be up against it back hurdling with cheekpieces on first time. Mark continues to tumble but it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

STAR LEGEND has shown an aptitude for jumping and has scope for further progression on just his third start in this discipline. Formerly with William Haggas on the Flat, the four-year-old is on a workable mark and should not be underestimated. Bahtiyar is notable returning after wind surgery on his first run for the Dan Skelton yard, while Cumhacht could also be thereabouts.

Having recorded back-to-back wins in the spring, MAGIC MIKE's run of good form came to a halt on heavy ground at Uttoxeter last time, but he can leave his latest effort behind returned to less testing conditions. He is taken to get the better of Bahtiyar, who is on a workable mark making his first start for Dan Skelton, while Star Legend also enters calculations.

The consistent Robber's Bridge is a solid option but BAHTIYAR is taken to exploit a reduced mark on his first start for Dan Skelton

15:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (12/1 -85%) Fact Or Fable	12/1(-85%)	(3) Fact Or Fable 12/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago. Four wins this summer, two of them over C&D; should be involved once again.
2 2nd (6) (5/1 -11%) Ticket To Alaska	5/1(-11%)	(6) Ticket To Alaska 5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Newbury (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. 13-race maiden but he's often threatened, including in a much better race last time.
3 3rd (7) (9/1 +18%) Silver Diva	9/1(+18%)	(7) Silver Diva 9/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. Very good third of 10 in minor event at Brighton (7f, good, 18/1) 14 days ago. Exposed maiden; ran well in a classified event last time but not sure to back it up.
4 4th (2) (2/1 +20%) Diamondsinthesand	2/1(+20%)	(2) Diamondsinthesand 2/1, 10/1, very good second of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 24 days ago, missing break. Shortlist material. Two good placed efforts since joining this yard; in the mix once again.
5th 5th (4) (40/1 -150%) Flagman	40/1(-150%)	(4) Flagman 40/1, Unreliable individual. Winner at Kempton in May. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 27 days ago. Capable at this level but he virtually refused to race over C&D four weeks ago.
6th 6th (1) (7/1 +30%) Gilt Edge	7/1(+30%)	(1) Gilt Edge 7/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 67 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. 0-9 over 7f but she does stay this far; down in grade but others stronger for the win.
7th 7th (13) (14/1 +0%) Barleybrown	14/1(+0%)	(13) Barleybrown 14/1, 12/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 35 days ago. Flopped last time but his earlier 3rd here (6f) brings him into the reckoning.
8th 8th (8) (125/1 -400%) Tilt At Windmills	125/1(-400%)	(8) Tilt At Windmills 125/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 25/1) 79 days ago. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Didn't progress for Karl Burke & sold for 1,000gns last month; down in weights but risky.
9th 9th (11) (25/1 +0%) Runner Bean	25/1(+0%)	(11) Runner Bean 25/1, 9 lengths tenth of 12 to Fact Or Fable in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 22/1) 35 days ago. Well short of her best on last four starts; she's had a wind op but remains opposable.
10th 10th (9) (80/1 -220%) Wiff Waff	80/1(-220%)	(9) Wiff Waff 80/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, good to firm) 60 days ago. Others more persuasive. On losing run and, although he went close over C&D in June, he was well held last time.
11th 11th (14) (80/1 -21%) Spanish Storm	80/1(-21%)	(14) Spanish Storm 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to firm, 50/1) 72 days ago. No better for handicapping when last seen in June; still early days but lots to prove.
12th 12th (5) (7/1 -40%) Letter Of The Law	7/1(-40%)	(5) Letter Of The Law 7/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago. Merits consideration. 1m winner in May; solid in defeat since, including C&D latest; each-way claims at least.
13th 13th (10) (8/1 +0%) Latent Heat	8/1(+0%)	(10) Latent Heat 8/1, Temperamental sort. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in minor event at this course (8.1f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Below par over 1m here last time; cheekpieces need to spark something extra from him.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DIAMONDSINTHESAND was slightly unfortunate not to have gained a first career victory at Ffos Las 24 days ago, where he finished within a head of the winner having been denied a clear run passing the furlong marker. Adrian Wintle's gelding is 2lb higher today, but a similar performance could suffice. Dual C&D winner Fact Or Fable looks set to be in the thick of things once again, while Ticket To Alaska is most appealing of the remainder.

DIAMONDSINTHESAND has made a positive start for this yard and can make amends for his unlucky defeat at Ffos Las. Ticket To Alaska and Letter of The Law are feared most.

Barleybrown still has time to do better but TICKET TO ALASKA is down in grade and can finally land his breakthrough success.

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (9/1 +25%) Warm Heart	9/1(+25%)	(10) Warm Heart 9/1, Galileo filly who had Bluestocking behind her for a second time when completing a hat-trick in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm). Excuses in the Irish Oaks since and type to bounce back. Won well in the Ribblesdale; failed to fire when trying to come from last in Irish Oaks.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 -11%) Free Wind	5/1(-11%)	(2) Free Wind 5/1, Very talented mare who enhanced her fine strike rate in the Group 2 Middleton Stakes here (10f) on return. Reportedly ran flat when fifth in Hardwicke at Royal Ascot next time and easy to forgive latest run on bottomless ground. Needs considering. Rather disappointing at Royal Ascot and Goodwood; player if back to her best.
3 3rd (9) (3.33/1 -21%) Savethelastdance	3.33/1(-21%)	(9) Savethelastdance 3.33/1, Rapid improver who won the Cheshire Oaks by a remarkable 22 lengths. Beaten favourite in the Oaks at Epsom next time but showed plenty of guts to win the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (soft) since. Highly respected but probably wants rain. Irish Oaks win on soft; leading chance on form but, on good to firm, could be vulnerable.
4 4th (7) (4/1 +11%) Bluestocking	4/1(+11%)	(7) Bluestocking 4/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in Salisbury novice last autumn. Shaped well when placed behind Warm Heart in Newbury listed race/the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm) before collared only close home by Savethelastdance in the Irish Oaks. Sure to be in the mix again. Ribblesdale 3rd and Irish Oaks 2nd; only four races and may well play another leading role.
5th 5th (5) (16/1 +20%) Sea Silk Road	16/1(+20%)	(5) Sea Silk Road 16/1, Better than ever when landing the Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock before good neck second of 8 to Poptronic in Lancashire Oaks there (11.8f, good to firm) 47 days ago. Bit to find at this level, however. Second in the Lancashire Oaks, heading Poptronic briefly before losing out by a neck.
6th 6th (6) (18/1 -29%) Stay Alert	18/1(-29%)	(6) Stay Alert 18/1, Very talented when things drop right and produced a career best when runner-up in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh (10f) in July, badly hampered by the winner in the final 1f. Big shout on that form but suspicion is this trip is beyond her optimum (free-going sort). Bit to prove back at 1m4f but one of the top contenders on form after her 1m2f Gr1 second.
7th 7th (8) (10/1 +38%) Novakai	10/1(+38%)	(8) Novakai 10/1, Runner-up in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket at 2 yrs and fine second behind subsequent Oaks winner Soul Sister in Musidora here on her comeback run. Made no impression in Prix de Diane next time but took advantage of drop in class in listed race on July Course. More needed back at this level, however. Moving up to 1m4f suited for impressive Listed win but this field demands better still.
8th 8th (3) (25/1 -25%) Poptronic	25/1(-25%)	(3) Poptronic 25/1, Big improver in first half of 2022, completing her hat-trick in 10f Newcastle Group 3 last summer. Took form to another level when edging out Sea Silk Road in Lancashire Oaks (12/1) at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 47 days ago but struggled in this last year. Needs better still but respected on the back of her career best to win the Lancashire Oaks.
9th 9th (1) (6/1 +14%) Al Husn	6/1(+14%)	(1) Al Husn 6/1, Smart filly who made it 7 wins from her last 8 starts when landing a first Group 1 in Nassau Stakes at Goodwood 3 weeks ago, having the run of the race but responding well. Stamina to prove stepping up in trip but must be respected all the same. Group 1 Nassau win at Goodwood; unraced over this far but it's worth a go on pedigree.
10th 10th (4) (14/1 -17%) Rosscarbery	14/1(-17%)	(4) Rosscarbery 14/1, Smart mare who holds her form well but hasn't proved good enough at the top level a few times now. Extremely reliable and has shown her form this term at 1m2f-1m6f; should not be far away.

LTO Selection:

15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

SAVETHELASTDANCE has created a big impression this season and this looks like a good opportunity to follow up her success in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh last time. Aidan O'Brien's filly picked up Bluestocking late in the day on that occasion and the daughter of Galileo is fancied to confirm that form. Al Husn appears to be on an upward trajectory and is the biggest danger after comfortably claiming the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on her latest outing, while Free Wind should also be taken seriously.

It could be worth chancing Middleton winner FREE WIND, who has had excuses on her last 2 starts and arguably has her ideal conditions here. This looks a wide-open renewal, however, with the dangers headed by the Irish Oaks 1-2, with Bluestocking taken to reverse placings with Savethelastdance on this faster ground.

Highly competitive. Savethelastdance could be vulnerable on the gound, handing the initiative to BLUESTOCKING and Al Husn.

15:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (14/1 -180%) Up For Appeal	14/1(-180%)	(1) Up For Appeal 14/1, Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland. Matched than level on his hurdles debut for new yard when second of 4 in a Newbury maiden in February. Below that level in his 2 outings since but it's still early days for a capable yard. Quiet handicap debut but downgraded this time and should be capable of better.
2 2nd (4) (3.5/1 -56%) Long Call	3.5/1(-56%)	(4) Long Call 3.5/1, Has his quirks but ended a long losing run on the Flat in June and made a successful return to hurdles in a 2m Bangor handicap 3 weeks ago. Only nudged up 2 lb and respected under Brian Hughes. Running well on the Flat before his successful return to hurdles at Bangor.
3 3rd (10) (40/1 -150%) Naasik	40/1(-150%)	(10) Naasik 40/1, Remains a maiden after 36 runs. Finally showed some ability remains when third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month but only a well-held fifth at Uttoxeter since. Has the odd bit of placed form but he's a 10yo with a record of 0-36; taken on.
4 4th (8) (18/1 -50%) Deal Em High	18/1(-50%)	(8) Deal Em High 18/1, Modest bumper winner who stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second in maiden at Ffos Las in May. Failed to back that up when a well-held sixth in a Worcester handicap since. Others more persuasive. Needed to show more on his handicap debut to be seriously considered for this.
5th 5th (2) (0.91/1 +60%) Lady Gwen	0.91/1(+60%)	(2) Lady Gwen 0.91/1, Improved to make a winning reappearance for her new yard in an 18.5f course handicap last month. A 3 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent her following up, Winning start for this yard over 2m2f here recently; just the 3lb higher for this.
6th 6th (9) (8.5/1 +29%) Urabamba	8.5/1(+29%)	(9) Urabamba 8.5/1, Just one win from 24 starts and there wasn't enough in his latest effort at Worcester to suggest his turn is near again. Needs to find more if he's to add to sole career win in Ireland two years ago.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (10/1 +29%) HerecomesFreddie	10/1(+29%)	(6) HerecomesFreddie 10/1, Bumper winner who hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles, beaten over 18 lengths when fourth in a Bangor handicap 3 weeks ago. Latest handicap went to an in-form horse but he was beaten nearly 20l.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (16/1 -14%) Indelible Spin	16/1(-14%)	(11) Indelible Spin 16/1, Poor form. including well held in 2½m handicaps last twice. The drop back in trip may help but others are more convincing. No real threat in maiden hurdles and beaten 20l and 32l in her two handicaps at 2m4f.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -100%) Elusive Enemy	28/1(-100%)	(5) Elusive Enemy 28/1, Improved when second in a 2m Worcester maiden hurdle in May. Well beaten in similar company back there since but less exposed than most of these now handicapping. Hard puller; bit risky on handicap debut, especially with the hood removed.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -279%) Daybreak Boy	125/1(-279%)	(3) Daybreak Boy 125/1, Dual ex-Irish hurdle winner during 2018/19 campaign but patchy form since, pulling up over a much longer trip on her recent return from a long absence. Remains to be seen whether a first-time tongue tie and visor combination makes any difference. Useful when trained in Ireland but has yet to show any worthwhile form for current yard.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

LONG CALL showed a likable attitude when a game winner back over hurdles at Bangor earlier in the month and just a 2lb higher mark creates strong hope for a follow-up success. Lady Gwen is an obvious danger given her tenacious performance when winning a mares race here last month and she is taken seriously off just 3lb higher. Herecomesfreddie and Deal Em High are the pick of the rest.

LADY GWEN could have more to offer for new trainer Kim Bailey and is selected to make light of a 3 lb rise for last month's course success. Recent Bangor scorer Long Call looks the obvious danger.

After a winning start for this yard here a month ago, LADY GWEN (nap) must have every chance of defying just a 3lb rise.

15:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2.25/1 +63%) Lunanera	2.25/1(+63%)	(3) Lunanera 2.25/1, Fair ex-French maiden. Posted a good third of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (8f, soft, 15/2) on UK debut 8 days ago. One to consider. A neck behind Obama Army when third on stable debut at Ffos Las; respected.
2 2nd (2) (8.5/1 +58%) Peaceful Story	8.5/1(+58%)	(2) Peaceful Story 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Only sixth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 10/1) 28 days ago so needs to bounce back. Has failed to transfer novice form into handicaps; bit to prove.
3 3rd (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Obama Army	3.5/1(-5%)	(4) Obama Army 3.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 9/1, second of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (8f, soft) 8 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Still in the mix. Second at Ffos Las last time, but wouldn't be sure to confirm the form with Lunanera.
4 4th (1) (5/1 +23%) Magnanimous Mehmus	5/1(+23%)	(1) Magnanimous Mehmus 5/1, 7/1, first run since leaving Adrian Murray when respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out. 0-10, but has shown ability and has shaped as though 1m will suit; cheekpieces on.
5th 5th (8) (16/1 +36%) H Key Lails	16/1(+36%)	(8) H Key Lails 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Only fifth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (8f, heavy, 14/1) 22 days ago. More is required. 0-7 on turf but acts on it; possible to forgive both defeats since second at Brighton.
6th 6th (9) (66/1 -65%) Zalicia Fire	66/1(-65%)	(9) Zalicia Fire 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 7 months before posting a below-par fourth of 5 to Believe You Me in handicap here (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Around 11l behind Believe You Me on handicap/turf debut here last month; look elsewhere.
7th 7th (5) (2.75/1 -10%) Lunar Landscape	2.75/1(-10%)	(5) Lunar Landscape 2.75/1, Good second of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 9/4) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and he's not taken lightly. 0-8 but getting there and runner-up in his last two starts off this mark; blinkers on.
8th 8th (7) (66/1 -230%) Miss Sarajevo	66/1(-230%)	(7) Miss Sarajevo 66/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 12/1) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Spencer. Others have achieved more. Modest the last twice; makes her stable debut after 11 weeks off; enough to prove.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There was little to separate Obama Army (second) and Lunanera (third) when the pair met at Ffos Las eight days ago but, though both merit respect, preference is for BELIEVE YOU ME. The daughter of Make Believe powered clear to record a commanding success over 7f here last month and she could be even better now sent over a mile.

BELIEVE YOU ME has a career-high mark to overcome but there was plenty to like about her recent course win so she looks the way to go with this longer trip also a likely plus. Lunar Landscape is feared most on the back of his good Bath second, ahead of Archie Watson's new recruit Lunanera.

It may be worth chancing MAGNANIMOUS MEHMUS who showed ability when trained in Ireland and ran well on his stable debut last time.

16:10 York Listed (Class 1) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(13) (16/1 -14%) There's The Door	16/1(-14%)	(13) There's The Door 16/1, Stepped up on her juvenile form when readily landing a Doncaster handicap (10.2f) in April and improved further when doubling her tally for the year in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) just over 3 weeks ago. Back at listed level and she could well hit the frame. Similar form to so many after handicaps at 1m4f (good to soft) and 1m2f (heavy) last twice.
1 1st (11) (2.5/1 +50%) Sea Theme	2.5/1(+50%)	(11) Sea Theme 2.5/1, Showed plenty of ability when a close third on debut and justified support second time up when scoring at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 4 weeks ago, the longer trip suiting well. Open to further improvement, so she warrants plenty of respect having just her third start. Won well in a novice race at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) four weeks ago on second start.
2 2nd (4) (7/1 -17%) One Evening	7/1(-17%)	(4) One Evening 7/1, Low-mileage filly who shaped well when runner-up in 1½m Pontefract listed race a couple of months ago, keeping on after meeting trouble. Improvement will be required to get heavily involved here but she could well find it and Ryan Moore is back on board. Last to second in a ten-runner Listed race over 1m4f at Pontefract; could still do better.
3 3rd (5) (16/1 +0%) Tregony	16/1(+0%)	(5) Tregony 16/1, Took her record on all-weather to 4 wins from 6 starts when successful at Newcastle (10.2f) on her final outing last season and hit the frame for the second time in just 3 starts this year when third at Windsor (10f, good to firm) last week. Likely to come up short at this level. Keeping on well in 1m2f handicaps but something to prove on return to 1m4f, not least form.
4 4th (7) (28/1 -40%) Climate Friendly	28/1(-40%)	(7) Climate Friendly 28/1, Off the mark dropped back to novice company on the Rowley Course in May and ran at least as well as ever sporting first-time cheekpieces (travelled well) when third in listed race on the July Course (12f, soft) 19 days ago. Will need to take another step forward here. 1m4f when 7th of 17 in Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot and third in Listed race at Newmarket.
5th 5th (8) (8/1 +50%) Lmay	8/1(+50%)	(8) Lmay 8/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in a Newbury maiden in June and showed improved form despite doing plenty wrong (pulled hard/hung left) when mid-field in Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm). Unable to do better when hooded last time and looks set for another struggle. Still a bit free in never-nearer fourth when hooded in 1m4f Listed race at Newmarket.
6th 6th (1) (11/1 -57%) Moracana	11/1(-57%)	(1) Moracana 11/1, Useful mare who was better than ever when scoring at Cork in April and has continued to progress, closing all way to line when fifth in Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) when last seen. Another step forward needed, but that is possible. It is needed but she looks capable of better judged on fifth in handicap at Royal Ascot.
7th 7th (10) (7/1 +13%) Scenic	7/1(+13%)	(10) Scenic 7/1, Fairly useful filly who has upped her game in 3 starts this term, staying on gradually when 3 lengths third to Midnight Mile in listed race at this course (10.2f, good) last month. Step up in trip certainly worth a shot and the booking of Murphy also a positive. Improved when never-nearer third of ten in 1m2f Listed race here (good to soft) last time.
8th 8th (9) (9/1 +25%) Market Value	9/1(+25%)	(9) Market Value 9/1, Landed 9-runner maiden at Ripon (1¼m, good to firm) in May and no disgrace in finding the thriving Sparks Fly (won again next time) too strong on her Chester handicap debut 6 weeks later. The new trip asks a different question but it's unlikely she's reached her limit after only 4 starts. Plentiful stamina on dam's side; in Listed race despite having the lowest handicap mark.
9th 9th (12) (7/1 +30%) Spring Fever	7/1(+30%)	(12) Spring Fever 7/1, Looked a filly firmly on the up when easily winning a Newmarket handicap at the beginning of July. May have had her stamina stretched by a slightly longer trip when fading into sixth at Newbury (13f) next time and ran respectably up in grade since. Dettori up for the first time. Fifth of ten in Listed race at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) latest puts her on the premises.
10th 10th (2) (12/1 +0%) Makinmedoit	12/1(+0%)	(2) Makinmedoit 12/1, Won 3 times last year and ran well when a close third at Lingfield in January. Ran a lot better than on return without managing to match her borderline smart all-weather form when sixth in listed event at Salisbury recently and she could well get involved. Latest start encourages another crack at this sort of trip; has some of the best form.
11th 11th (6) (22/1 +0%) Bright Diamond	22/1(+0%)	(6) Bright Diamond 22/1, Useful at 2 (third in Prestige at Goodwood and Fillies' Mile at Newmarket). However, she was outclassed in the Oaks second run back this term and was firmly put in her place in Hoppings Fillies' Stakes at Newcastle (10.2f) just under 8 weeks ago. Best watched. 12l fifth in the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f); last when trying cheekpieces in 1m2f AW Group 3.

LTO Selection:

16:10 York Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

SCENIC outran her huge odds to get up for third over an extended 1m2f at this track on her latest outing and she shaped as if the step up in distance would suit. The daughter of Lope De Vega has Oisin Murphy booked and she should not be underestimated. The lightly-raced Sea Theme could have any amount of improvement to come after her maiden victory at Doncaster, while Climate Friendly looks more than capable at this level and should also be considered.

An open if slightly substandard renewal on paper which can go the way of MODAARA, who was a wide-margin winner on return at Kempton and, having disappointed in a Group 3 at Haydock last time, Roger Varian's 4-y-o can get back on the up now dropped in class. Makinmedoit took a step forward without managing to match her borderline smart all-weather form at Salisbury last week, so she heads up the dangers, with Sea Theme and One Evening rounding off the shortlist.

Very open. SCENIC is a 3yo to take seriously, ready for the step up in trip judged on her third in a 1m2f York Listed contest last time.

16:20 Killarney Handicap 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (1.5/1 -50%) Nor Time Nor Tide	1.5/1(-50%)	(2) Nor Time Nor Tide 1.5/1, Displayed plenty of ability when second behind an above-average type on debut over C&D in July. Shade disappointing when third at Dundalk (1m) since but well worth another chance now handicapping from handy opening mark. Fine C&D 3rd but didn't improve when a beaten favourite at Dundalk since; needs more.
2 2nd (3) (3/1 +0%) Basilah Bear	3/1(+0%)	(3) Basilah Bear 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 14 in maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) 26 days ago, headed final 1f and no extra. Makes handicap debut. Best of three runs was when fourth in a Roscommon maiden; of interest on nursery bow.
3 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Enthralling	4.5/1(+10%)	(1) Enthralling 4.5/1, Galileo filly. Showed much more than first time up when third in a Leopardstown maiden (1m) in July. Best not judged too harshly on subsequent Tipperary run (possibly amiss) and bounce back likely now handicapping. Was well below form on soft ground at Tipperary last time and has to rebound.
4 4th (7) (20/1 -150%) Expecto	20/1(-150%)	(7) Expecto 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable eighth of 13 in maiden (40/1) at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft). Off 94 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Has to improve with cheekpieces added as she is racing from 5lb out of the handicap.
5th 5th (4) (5/1 +44%) The Bear Trap	5/1(+44%)	(4) The Bear Trap 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 55 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Gelded since and type to do better now handicapping upped markedly in trip. Beaten 10l over 6f at the Curragh last time; gelded and raised in trip; market check.
6th 6th (5) (16/1 +36%) Francoise Ardy	16/1(+36%)	(5) Francoise Ardy 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft, 125/1) 23 days ago, pushed along 3f out and making no impression. Progress required now handicapping. liGmpse of ability on her last two maiden starts; still needs to improve to score.
7th 7th (6) (25/1 -79%) Carter Hall	25/1(-79%)	(6) Carter Hall 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 9 in nursery (22/1) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Difficult ask. Needs to improve for the addition of blinkers up in trip on better ground.
8th 8th (8) (80/1 -142%) Time'll Tell	80/1(-142%)	(8) Time'll Tell 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 9 in nursery at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Racing from 12lb out of the handicap; blinkers need to work in a major way.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Killarney Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NOR TIME NOR TIDE was well held by the winners of his two maiden runs but has nonetheless shown capable form and drops in grade on handicap debut. Well-bred, he ran with promise behind a subsequently Listed-placed winner over today's course and distance in July and while well held at Dundalk subsequently, met two smart types. His two Group 2 entries are fanciful at this point but should better his 77 rating, under a 7lb claimer. Enthralling's Leopardstown third-placing run in July was a fine effort and while proven on easy ground, was too keen when fading tamely at Tipperary recently. Basilah Bear was well held when finishing third at Gowran recently while The Bear Trap has been gelded since his most recent maiden run in June.

NOR TIME NOR TIDE was a shade underwhelming at Dundalk 9 days ago but the form of his C&D debut second previously suggests an opening mark of 77 could well prove lenient and he gets the nod to make a winning nursery debut with potential for better still firmly intact. The Bear Trap now handicapping/having been gelded is feared back from 55 days off, with Enthralling another to note.

If the ground doesn't deteriorate then BASILAH BEAR has a solid chance of getting off the mark.

16:25 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (4/1 -78%) Call Of The Loon	4/1(-78%)	(2) Call Of The Loon 4/1, Struck on debut for this yard in this race a year ago off 7 lb lower and has continued to run well in 4 starts since, second of 8 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 24 days ago. Lots to like. Has form figures of 12232 for his current yard and won't mind going further this afternoon.
2 2nd (3) (25/1 -257%) O'faolains Lad	25/1(-257%)	(3) O'faolains Lad 25/1, Got back on track after a wind-op when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot but merely underlined his inconsistency there next time. Capable on his day but he was the first beaten at Newton Abbot 24 days ago.
3 3rd (9) (4.5/1 +63%) Humps And Bumps	4.5/1(+63%)	(9) Humps And Bumps 4.5/1, Unreliable sort who is on a long losing run. However, is finding her feet now for current connections, third of 9 in handicap chase at this course (22.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Worth a try at this longer trip. Won't be far away with a repeat of her recent third here over 2m6f.
4 4th (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Cresswell Queen	3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Cresswell Queen 3.5/1, Stepped up on her reappearance over hurdles when getting back to winning ways in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June. Again ran well when placed next 2 starts so she's respected once again. Assured stayer who is in better form than most and has found some consistency.
5th 5th (5) (7/1 +0%) Sharp Note	7/1(+0%)	(5) Sharp Note 7/1, Lightly raced and a different proposition on second chase start when winning 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot, landing a few bets in the process. Well held at Southwell since but all or nothing profile makes her dangerous to dismiss. Ran no race last time after winning at Newton Abbot and does seem hard to predict.
6th 6th (7) (50/1 -257%) Chitchat Sally	50/1(-257%)	(7) Chitchat Sally 50/1, Winning Irish pointer who failed to justify market prominence when well held on her chasing debut and well held over hurdles/fences both starts since. Arrives with a bit to prove. Poor rules form and hard to know where the necessary improvement will spring from.
7th 7th (12) (33/1 -136%) Strictlyasoldier	33/1(-136%)	(12) Strictlyasoldier 33/1, No worthwhile form over hurdles. Makes chase debut from 3 lb out of the handicap. Five heavy details over hurdles included two handicaps at 3m1f and 2m4f; chase debut.
\|F\| \|F\| (11) (5.5/1 +31%) Deadly Missile	5.5/1(+31%)	(11) Deadly Missile 5.5/1, Point winner who has bettered his bumper/hurdles form tackling fences first 2 starts but looked a hard ride at Uttoxeter since. Headgear on and needs to bounce back. 2 lb out of handicap. Second at Worcester but then laboured at Uttoxeter; cheekpieces are turned to.
\|U\| \|U\| (8) (12/1 +14%) Reign Suepreme	12/1(+14%)	(8) Reign Suepreme 12/1, Point winner but is a long-standing maiden under Rules, and no show at Uttoxeter 5 weeks ago. Tongue-tie left at home this time but he's 0-13 as a chaser and can be taken on.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (10/1 +0%) Corrany	10/1(+0%)	(4) Corrany 10/1, Has struggled over fences lately but a return to hurdles seemed to have sparked a revival at Stratford last time. Remains to be seen whether he can back that up back in this sphere. Lost his way over fences before steadying the ship over hurdles here.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -56%) Rust To Riches	25/1(-56%)	(1) Rust To Riches 25/1, Showed some ability in a couple of hunters but little worthwhile form since. Point winner in May but has offered precious little since then in handicap/hunter chases.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (50/1 -150%) Orchestrated	50/1(-150%)	(10) Orchestrated 50/1, Poor and inconsistent chaser in recent years. Easy to oppose. Better chaser than hurdler but pulled up in latter discipline following a year off.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f Race Class Flow

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

CALL OF THE LOON split a couple of useful rivals when a respectable second in a higher grade at Newton Abbot last time out and this provides him with a good chance of doubling his career tally over fences. Humps And Bumps wasn't beaten far here earlier in the month and is feared most over this longer trip. Deadly Missile completes the shortlist with cheekpieces now tried.

CALL OF THE LOON has held her form well since winning this last year so looks the solid option. Sharp Note is a big threat if shrugging off her latest run, with the in-form Cresswell Queen another to consider.

Whereas some of these are wickedly inconsistent, CRESSWELL QUEEN has strung some decent efforts together.

16:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2.5/1 +44%) Hostelry	2.5/1(+44%)	(5) Hostelry 2.5/1, Two wins from 41 Flat runs. 5/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 7 days ago, just failing. Can give another good account. Most consistent in 2023, beaten a short head at Ayr last week; player under Hollie Doyle.
2 2nd (11) (7.5/1 -15%) Kenstone	7.5/1(-15%)	(11) Kenstone 7.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. C&D win in June; behind two of these here next time but latest third was creditable.
3 3rd (7) (8/1 -14%) Galactic Glow	8/1(-14%)	(7) Galactic Glow 8/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in July. Good second of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good, 17/2) 8 days ago. Can go well. Three 1m2f Bath wins this summer and back on song when second last week; back down in trip.
4 4th (4) (12/1 -50%) Bantry	12/1(-50%)	(4) Bantry 12/1, 5/1, below-form fifth of 9 to Coffeemeanscoffee in handicap at this course (7.1f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Second on C&D yard debut but not at the same level over 7f twice since; revival needed.
5th 5th (12) (7.5/1 -150%) Coffeemeanscoffee	7.5/1(-150%)	(12) Coffeemeanscoffee 7.5/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 11/4, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 24 days ago, just holding on. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there in her hat-trick bid. Snapped losing run here (7f) and followed up at Ffos Las (6f); respected on hat-trick bid.
6th 6th (9) (3.5/1 +46%) Galileo Glass	3.5/1(+46%)	(9) Galileo Glass 3.5/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 9 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good, 4/1) 3 days ago. In the picture. Second to Coffeemeanscoffee here in July and went close over 1m at Brighton on Monday.
7th 7th (3) (16/1 +0%) Lunar Space	16/1(+0%)	(3) Lunar Space 16/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Listed winner in May 2021 but struggled badly in last two seasons.
8th 8th (6) (7.5/1 -67%) Luxy Lou	7.5/1(-67%)	(6) Luxy Lou 7.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Bath (8f, good) 36 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Still needs considering. Came from off strong pace to lead late on at Bath under Billy Loughnane last month; up 4lb.
9th 9th (10) (22/1 +33%) Fitzrovia	22/1(+33%)	(10) Fitzrovia 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Ed De Giles when last of 13 in handicap (7/1) at Bath (8f, good) 15 days ago. Others appeal more. Last of 13 on recent stable debut; has plenty to prove.
10th 10th (13) (33/1 +50%) Winnaretta	33/1(+50%)	(13) Winnaretta 33/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good, 40/1) 20 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Something to find on form. Drop back to 1m may suit this free-goer and useful apprentice takes 3lb off.
11th 11th (1) (25/1 -25%) Diamond Cottage	25/1(-25%)	(1) Diamond Cottage 25/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in June. Last of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Salisbury (7f, good) 8 days ago. Hood back on with more needed. Three 7f wins at Brighton this year but below par lately and stamina to prove at 1m.
12th 12th (8) (100/1 -52%) Azamhan	100/1(-52%)	(8) Azamhan 100/1, Last of 13 in handicap (150/1) at Kempton (11f) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Ex French; has barely beaten a rival in four British starts.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

KENSTONE has been in good form recently and the veteran, a dual C&D winner, might be able to take advantage of a workable handicap mark. Coffeemeanscoffee must be feared as she goes in search of a hat-trick, along with the Bath-scorer Luxy Lou, who does not look overburdened by a subsequent 4lb rise in the ratings. Others to note include Hostelry, Galactic Glow and Galileo Glass.

Irish challenger COFFEEMEANSCOFFEE arrives at the top of her game so is fancied to complete a quick hat-trick now stepping back up in trip. In-form duo Galactic Glow and Kenstone appeal as the two to give Tom McGuinness's mare most to do and can chase her home in that order.

Hollie Doyle replaces an apprentice on HOSTELRY and she might give Ruth Carr's mare the bit extra she needs to resume winning ways.

16:35 Leopardstown Maiden 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (1.5/1 +0%) Content	1.5/1(+0%)	(3) Content 1.5/1, Promising debut third at Leopardstown in June. 5/1, 6¼ lengths thirteenth of 16 to Snellen in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 61 days ago, proving too keen. Can bounce back eased in class. Close third over C&D before finishing down the field when only 5-1 for the Chesham Stakes.
2 2nd (1) (4/1 -45%) Apricot Ice	4/1(-45%)	(1) Apricot Ice 4/1, Foaled February 27. Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 8.3f winner Saraqael and winner up to 1m Seasony. Half-sister to three winners over 7f to 1m1f, one of which was a debut winner at two.
3 3rd (6) (18/1 +64%) Hannah Buckle	18/1(+64%)	(6) Hannah Buckle 18/1, Half-sister to several winners but could manage only ninth of 13 in maiden (40/1) at this course (7.2f, good to soft) on debut 28 days ago. From a fairly successful Moyglare family; 40s, beaten 9l when ninth of 13 at Tipperary.
4 4th (4) (2/1 +67%) Ezeliya	2/1(+67%)	(4) Ezeliya 2/1, Foaled March 17. Dubawi filly. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner), including of Blandford Stakes. Well-bred newcomer for top connections. Moyglare entrant; dam won over 7f on second start at two and was multiple Group winner.
5th 5th (5) (50/1 +0%) Glimmerglass	50/1(+0%)	(5) Glimmerglass 50/1, 80/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at this course (7.3f, good) on debut 42 days ago, never nearer. Should improve given her pedigree. 80s, kept on from rear when beaten 8l over C&D last month; third and fourth won next time.
6th 6th (10) (10/1 -18%) Whisper A Prayer	10/1(-18%)	(10) Whisper A Prayer 10/1, Foaled April 22. €68,000 yearling, Caravaggio filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f-7f winner Voce Del Palio. Dam lightly raced out of unraced sister to Danehill. Half-sister to yard's 6f/7f 2yo winner Voce Del Palio; entered in Group 1 Fillies' Mile.
7th 7th (8) (66/1 -164%) Masaiya	66/1(-164%)	(8) Masaiya 66/1, Foaled February 24. Camelot filly. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to winner up to 9f (stayed 1¾m) Masaff and 9f-1½m winner Massinga, both useful. Camelot newcomer is second-string on jockey bookings; dam won over 1m3f.
8th 8th (2) (14/1 -40%) Comic Book	14/1(-40%)	(2) Comic Book 14/1, €250,000Y, third foal, dam, French 6f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Sasparella and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Kalahara (by Frankel) from family of Arlington Million winner Mondialist and Prix du Jockey Club winner Intello. Lot to like on paper. Moyglare entrant cost E250,000 as a yearling; dam French 6f winner from good family.
9th 9th (7) (33/1 -65%) Kisiyra	33/1(-65%)	(7) Kisiyra 33/1, Second foal, dam, 1¼m (disqualified) winner (likely to have stayed 1½m), closely related to smart 9.7f-13f winner Kastasa out of half-sister to very smart performer up to 14.6f Kastoria. Sea The Moon filly; dam twice-raced disqualified 1m2f winner; family of smart Kastoria.

LTO Selection:

16:35 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Narrowly beaten on debut over the course and distance in June, CONTENT can make the breakthrough now. Out of dual Group 1 winner Mecca's Angel, the selection finished down the field when sent off at just 5/1 for the Chesham at Royal Ascot. She has further big race entries to her name and it'll be disappointing if she fails to make the most of this opportunity. Aidan O'Brien is responsible for the selection and he also saddles Mayfair, who is given second preference. An encouraging fourth on debut at Galway, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. The market should be informative in relation to the six newcomers set to take part. Out of Group 2 winner Eziyra, the Dermot Weld-trained Ezeliya looks the most interesting of them.

MAYFAIR didn't achieve as much in form terms as stablemate Content but she was very green that day and is fancied to improve a lot. Ezeliya and Comic book could be the pick of a good-looking bunch of newcomers.

This looks a hot contest but CONTENT, too free at Royal Ascot, is the stable-selected and looked a promising type on debut over C&D

16:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (7/1 +42%) Gushing Gold	7/1(+42%)	(4) Gushing Gold 7/1, Blue Point filly. Yet to get her head in front but has made the frame on 3 of her 4 starts to date, running up to best when third in novice company at Kempton (7f) 8 days ago. Remains early days, including at 7f, but this mark demands some progress. Placed 3 times in novice/maiden events but opening mark demands improvement.
2 2nd (15) (20/1 -67%) Lexington Belle	20/1(-67%)	(15) Lexington Belle 20/1, Improved model switched to nurseries/fitted with cheekpieces, supplementing her ready Thirsk success when edging ahead late on at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago. This looks a whole lot more demanding upped markedly in grade for hat-trick bid. Winner of two nurseries already this month but effectively 14lb higher in hat-trick bid.
3 3rd (3) (25/1 -39%) Inishfallen	25/1(-39%)	(3) Inishfallen 25/1, Progressive son of Exceed And Excel who built on debut to land Kempton maiden (6f) in June. Stepped up a little more when fifth in 9-runner listed event at Newbury (6f) since and switch to nurseries rates a likely plus now tackling 7f for the first time. Hard to argue he looks well treated but has advanced RPR with each start; first run at 7f.
4 4th (18) (40/1 -43%) Dark Encounter	40/1(-43%)	(18) Dark Encounter 40/1, Promising effort when second of 13 in novice event at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut in June and having pulled too hard at Ayr next time, he likely found the test too much at Sandown (7f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Could bounce back switched to nurseries back on a quicker surface. Second on debut but comfortably held twice since ahead of this switch to handicaps.
5th 5th (1) (12/1 +40%) Soldier's Gold	12/1(+40%)	(1) Soldier's Gold 12/1, Soldier's Call colt with a progressive profile, building on his Carlisle novice victory with an authoritative nursery debut success at Ascot (6f) last month. Seemed to find Group 2 company too hot at Goodwood latest but this more suitable. Not up to Goodwood Group 2 latest but ready winner of Ascot nursery prior to that.
6th 6th (2) (18/1 +28%) Balon D'Or	18/1(+28%)	(2) Balon D'Or 18/1, Bred to be sharp and certainly knew what was required when landing novice at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on debut in April. Matched rather than built on that in handful of starts since, midfield in 13-runner Goodwood nursery (7f) 3 weeks ago. Current mark demands more. Looks quite exposed and well-held seventh on 7f Goodwood nursery debut latest.
7th 7th (16) (22/1 -83%) Straight A	22/1(-83%)	(16) Straight A 22/1, Noted finishing to good effect when midfield on debut at Leicester (6f) and he duly built on that when landing 6-runner Yarmouth novice (6f) in June, leading final 1f and well on top finish. Had soft ground as a plausible excuse at Doncaster since. Handicap debut. Emphatic win on second start; possibly unsuited by soft ground since; retains potential.
8th 8th (5) (3/1 +45%) Aragon Castle	3/1(+45%)	(5) Aragon Castle 3/1, Sales price increased to 120,000 gns as a yearling and left debut run well behind with tongue strap applied when winning 7f Epsom maiden by 3 lengths from a subsequent winner. Similar form when second at Chester (7f) since and likely there's more to come now handicapping. Good shout. Going the right way and respected for leading stable that won this in 2021.
9th 9th (9) (28/1 -27%) Bigbertiebassett	28/1(-27%)	(9) Bigbertiebassett 28/1, Proved easy to back but produced a solid first effort when second at Newbury (6.5f) and built on that to score at Doncaster (7f) late in June. Never featured at listed level/faced with softer ground at Ascot (7f) last month and more needed now entering handicaps. 7f novice win; well held but travelled well long way in Listed latest; retains potential.
10th 10th (19) (20/1 -67%) Keep Warm	20/1(-67%)	(19) Keep Warm 20/1, Lightning Spear gelding who displayed promise in novice/maiden company and stepped up further switched to handicaps/equipped with a visor, again strong at the finish when beating a pair of next-time-out winners at Pontefract (6f) 5 weeks ago. Unexposed at 7f and not underestimated. Two 6f Pontefract wins in July; this is a rise in grade but should stay 7f; not discounted.
11th 11th (6) (7.5/1 -25%) Expert Choice	7.5/1(-25%)	(6) Expert Choice 7.5/1, Expert Eye colt. Runner-up first 2 starts and found some progress tackling soft ground when registering smooth success in Beverley minor event (7.4f) at the start of the month. Goes handicapping in a hot event but likely he can do better again for his good yard. Promising, easily winning novice at Beverley latest; more to come but draw not ideal.
12th 12th (17) (11/1 -10%) Blue Collar	11/1(-10%)	(17) Blue Collar 11/1, Ran best race to date without looking suited by the drop back in trip when fourth in a Newmarket maiden (6f) 13 days ago, keeping on without getting on terms. Looks sure to be suited by return to 7f now handicapping. Caught the eye dropped to 6f latest and open to progress back at 7f for nursery debut.
13th 13th (12) (22/1 +0%) Matloob	22/1(+0%)	(12) Matloob 22/1, Left opening exploits in his wake when coming from off the pace to land 11-runner Wolverhampton novice (5.1f) in June. Easy to back and shade disappointing on nursery debut at Windsor (5.1f) since but he remains with potential up in trip. AW novice win but below that level in three turf runs; something to prove up 2f in trip.
14th 14th (11) (66/1 -200%) Misemerald	66/1(-200%)	(11) Misemerald 66/1, Zoffany filly who is yet to finish out of the frame, bagging maiden/novice events at Beverley/Ayr before a sound second under a penalty at latter-named venue 17 days ago. However, opening mark demands further progress in this deep nursery. Progressive, winning twice; outside stall could be tricky to overcome, though.
15th 15th (13) (14/1 -40%) Gamraan	14/1(-40%)	(13) Gamraan 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden who clearly benefited from the step back up in trip and posted best effort yet when second of 13 in nursery at Goodwood (7f, soft) 3 weeks ago, no match for the winner. Yard continue in form and good showing not ruled out from 2 lb higher mark. Improved second in 7f nursery at Glorious Goodwood; respected with the yard going well.
16th 16th (8) (22/1 +12%) Barg	22/1(+12%)	(8) Barg 22/1, Bult on Thirsk debut effort when running out a facile winner in novice company at Ripon (6f) in June. Struggled in stronger company since though, well held in Ascot listed event (7f) 26 days ago. Switch to handicaps a plus at least and he should be suited by this sort of trip. Feasibly treated if cheekpieces help him recapture form of Ripon win in June.
17th 17th (7) (22/1 -10%) Rednblue Sovereign	22/1(-10%)	(7) Rednblue Sovereign 22/1, Consistent sort who put experience to good use when off the mark at fifth attempt in novice company at Epsom (7f) 21 days ago, closed down final 100 yds and just holding on. Opening mark demands improvement if he's to follow up, though. Fifth start when making all at Epsom (7f) latest; runner-up won on Saturday; drawn wide.
18th 18th (10) (6.5/1 +35%) Lincoln Legacy	6.5/1(+35%)	(10) Lincoln Legacy 6.5/1, Footstepsinthesand filly who was ridden more patiently and gained second win from 4 starts in a Newmarket nursery (7f) 5 days ago, quickening well out wide. No surprise to see her go well again under a penalty. Back on the up with 7f Newmarket nursery win; should be competitive under penalty.
19th 19th (14) (16/1 -60%) Ajwadi	16/1(-60%)	(14) Ajwadi 16/1, Fair form when midfield first 2 starts and much improved when off the mark in a Pontefract maiden (6f) 15 days ago, close up on rail and ultimately pulling clear with a newcomer. 1 of 3 for in-form local yard and needs respecting. Progressive, winning 6f maiden latest; one of three solid contenders for in-form stable.
20th 20th (20) (80/1 -21%) Nelson Rose	80/1(-21%)	(20) Nelson Rose 80/1, Ran best race to date switched to turf when second of 7 in an Epsom maiden (7f) in July but seemingly had her limitations exposed in couple of starts subsequently and others make much more appeal now she goes handicapping from out of the weights. Second in 7f maiden in July but below par twice since and outsider on nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

16:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Many are open to improvement, not least Barg, who drops in class and can progress on his nursery debut. Expert Choice is also high on the shortlist after his comfortable success at Beverley 23 days ago and, along with his stablemate Gamraan, he is noted as a progressive type. However, ARAGON CASTLE won with plenty in hand at Epsom on his penultimate start and, having performed well in defeat at Chester last time, his high cruising speed will be a crucial factor.

Impressive when defeating a subsequent winner at Epsom, ARAGON CASTLE lost little caste in defeat faced with much softer ground when runner-up at Chester 18 days ago and, back on a faster surface, he makes plenty of appeal having his first start in handicaps. Richard Fahey launches a three-pronged attack with Expert Choice fancied most. The hat-trick seeking Keep Warm looks ready for the step up to 7f and along with Blue Collar and Lincoln Legacy, completes the shortlist.

The history of this race suggests it may pay to narrow this down to those drawn ten and lower, the vote going to Goodwood second GAMRAAN

16:55 Killarney Stakes 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Space Age	3.5/1(+42%)	(3) Space Age 3.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) 13 days ago by 3½ lengths from Helter Skelter, kept up to work. Could do better again. Beat stablemate Helter Skelter in a Tipperary maiden; yard does well at this track.
2 2nd (1) (1.75/1 +13%) Sandy Creek	1.75/1(+13%)	(1) Sandy Creek 1.75/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f, 11/10) 43 days ago, kept up to work. Expected to be thereabouts again back on turf. Got off the mark at Dundalk last month over this trip; could still be improving; player.
3 3rd (2) (5.5/1 -120%) Grey Leader	5.5/1(-120%)	(2) Grey Leader 5.5/1, El Kabeir gelding who is going the right way, making it 2 wins from 3 starts despite still looking a little rough around the edges in a Listowel minor event (1m) back in June, leading final 50 yds. Absent since but of interest again with prospect of more to come. The form of his Listowel win hasn't really stood up since and he likely needs to improve.
4 4th (5) (4/1 -60%) Livio Milo	4/1(-60%)	(5) Livio Milo 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. 5/2, career best when winning 11-runner maiden at Galway (7f, soft) 23 days ago, always holding on. Trainer going well and expected to feature once more. Off the mark at Galway last time over 7f; stays this trip too and is ground versatile.
5th 5th (4) (14/1 +0%) Kalikapour	14/1(+0%)	(4) Kalikapour 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 20/1) 74 days ago, finding little. Clearly not 100% on that occasion and no surprise to see a better showing. Down in trip. Was beaten a long way over 1m2f last time in cheekpieces; needs best.
6th 6th (6) (8/1 +11%) Helter Skelter	8/1(+11%)	(6) Helter Skelter 8/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, 3½ lengths second of 9 to Space Age in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) on debut 13 days ago, running green but finding the penny dropping late on. Open to improvement. Behind his re-opposing stablemate Space Age on debut; should have improved for that.

LTO Selection:

16:55 Killarney Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LIVIO MILO won on his eighth maiden attempt at the Galway festival and is suited by easy ground and returning to this distance. He bumped into capable types in maidens and at Limerick in June conceded 5lb to the now 91-rated winner. He had the run-of-the-race to win at Galway but can be relied upon. Sandy Creek mightn't want soft ground but won well at Dundalk and has sound claims despite having top weight. Grey Leader progressed well earlier this season and while suited by a mile, hasn't run since June and faces race-fit rivals. Space Age beat stablemate Helter Skelter to win an ordinary Tipperary maiden and both are now 7lb-claimer ridden, with inexperienced Helter Skelter being 6lb better off. However Space Age was beaten 5.5 lengths by the selection last October and is now 5lb better off, inclusive of jockey claims. Kalikapour has been well held in two handicaps this summer.

GREY LEADER has been absent since June, yet he again looked a good prospect when making it 2 wins from 3 starts at Listowel on that occasion and he shades the vote with further progress distinctly possible. Livio Milo and Sandy Creek head up the dangers, whilst Space Age can't be discounted either in a competitive race of its type.

The topweight SANDY CREEK (nap) makes most appeal, having impressed with how she won her maiden at Dundalk last time.

17:00 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (2.25/1 +55%) Mill House Creek	2.25/1(+55%)	(2) Mill House Creek 2.25/1, Bred more for stamina but offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in a Killarney bumper (17f, good) last month. The first two home there look pretty useful and she probably won't need to improve much to play a leading role in this contest. 15l fourth at Killarney and the front two were previous winners.
2 2nd (3) (16/1 +0%) Scene Stealer	16/1(+0%)	(3) Scene Stealer 16/1, Half-sister to 5 winners, including useful hurdler Tarkari and fair hurdler Taradoun, stayed 2½m. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Yard 0-9 in bumpers and she's probably best watched on debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise. Would have won her latest Irish point but for coming down at the last (3m, good).
3 3rd (8) (50/1 -150%) Shirley Knott	50/1(-150%)	(8) Shirley Knott 50/1, Was in trouble a long way from home on her introduction at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) for the Tom Lacey yard in April. Tongue strap added starting out for new yard here and big step forward needed. Dam's family is all about speed and she was a tailed-off last on soft ground at Uttoxeter.
4 4th (7) (1.62/1 +84%) Luna Breeze	1.62/1(+84%)	(7) Luna Breeze 1.62/1, Half-sister to 6 winners on Flat and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 in a Doncaster bumper (16.6f, soft) on debut in January. That form looks decent (the winner has gone in again since, while the runner-up has also won subsequently) and she'll be a danger to all if able to build on that. Promising fourth on good to soft at Doncaster in Jan; drier ground here could suit.
5th 5th (5) (4.5/1 -260%) I Look How I Look	4.5/1(-260%)	(5) I Look How I Look 4.5/1, Sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra. Dam 1¼m winner in Spain. Represents a top yard and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. Nicely bred filly who is an interesting newcomer for her top yard.
6th 6th (4) (22/1 -38%) Bradford Lady	22/1(-38%)	(4) Bradford Lady 22/1, Ludlow debut in January was hardly encouraging and she's probably more of a long-term project. In rear throughout when 25-1 for a soft-ground bumper at Ludlow in January.
7th 7th (6) (7.5/1 -173%) Little Madam	7.5/1(-173%)	(6) Little Madam 7.5/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam, bumper/17f-2¾m hurdle winner, hserself a half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Smart Mover. Yard's record in bumpers in recent seasons is no more than fair but this filly is nevertheless appealing on paper and needs a close look in the betting. Seventh foal; half-sister to point winner Rosie Present; dam bumper/2m5f hurdle winner.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (50/1 -257%) Flower Of Gower	50/1(-257%)	(1) Flower Of Gower 50/1, Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler Fairy Alisha, and didn't shape badly on debut when fourth in a 6-runner Newton Abbot bumper (16.8f, good) last June. However, subsequent absence is a slight concern and, in any case, she'll need to step up if she's to emerge on top here. Debatable what she achieved when fourth of six in a slowly run Newton Abbot bumper.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

I LOOK HOW I LOOK is a full-sister to the multiple Grade 2 winner Nube Negra and she could be hard to stop on her racecourse bow. Mill House Creek shaped with promise on her debut last month and she ought to improve for that initial experience. Little Madam makes enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check ahead of her first outing.

Irish-raider MILL HOUSE CREEK and Luna Breeze showed enough on their respective debuts to suggest that they would feature prominently in a race of this type. Preference is for the former, who was fourth behind a potentially useful one from the Willie Mullins yard at Killarney and a reproduction of that effort would probably suffice. That said, I Look How I Look and Little Madam are likely-looking newcomers and need close attention in the betting.

The eyes are drawn to I LOOK HOW I LOOK, a sister to Dan Skelton's top 2m chaser Nube Negra. Luna Breeze is second choice.

17:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (3.33/1 +83%) Rebel Intentions	3.33/1(+83%)	(3) Rebel Intentions 3.33/1, Modest hurdler who was out of form when last seen. Mark is dropping and arrives on the back of another short break now.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Shengai Enki	3/1(+33%)	(4) Shengai Enki 3/1, Fair form in bumpers for Mark O'Hare. Sold for £28.000 and has shaped with minor encouragement over both hurdling outings to date. Likely improver now attentions are turned to handicaps.
3 3rd (6) (6.5/1 +59%) Punches Cross	6.5/1(+59%)	(6) Punches Cross 6.5/1, Useful handicap chaser at best for Joseph Patrick O'Brien but form has gone the wrong way for his current trainer. Mark tumbling but can only be of interest if the market vibes are positive.
4 4th (2) (3.33/1 +39%) Bari Breeze	3.33/1(+39%)	(2) Bari Breeze 3.33/1, Didn't take to fences in 2022 but his hurdle mark has come down at the same time and he took a step back in right direction when second at Market Rasen 18 days ago. Step back up in trip should suit.
5th 5th (7) (5/1 +64%) Saved By The River	5/1(+64%)	(7) Saved By The River 5/1, Cut little ice in bumpers and only poor form over jumps, so needs to up his game.
6th 6th (1) (10/1 -100%) Happy Company	10/1(-100%)	(1) Happy Company 10/1, At least as good as ever when scoring over C&D in May. Not on his game on the Flat at Leicester 87 days ago, however, and might need the run.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

MY GIFT TO YOU has been a revelation since joining the James Owen stable and returning to the smaller obstacles should not inconvenience him, given he won easily in this sphere at Southwell last month. A taking winner over C&D in May, Happy Company can give him the most to think about, ahead of Bari Breeze, who performed with plenty of credit when second at Market Rasen.

MY GIFT TO YOU has taken off since joining his current yard and is a confident choice to complete a hat-trick returned to hurdling. Shengai Enki is an interesting handicap debutant and Bari Breeze returned to form at Market Rasen last time.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (2.75/1 -57%) Making Time	2.75/1(-57%)	(8) Making Time 2.75/1, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 12 in maiden (7/1) at Dundalk (6f) 9 days ago. Sets a good standard. Keen but finished well when third of 12 at Dundalk; fair chance of staying 7f if settling.
2 2nd (7) (7/1 +30%) Ciao For Now	7/1(+30%)	(7) Ciao For Now 7/1, Foaled May 12. 13,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 1¼m winner Kaleidoscopic. Havana Grey newcomer cost 13,000gns as a yearling; owner has several useful 2yos in yard.
3 3rd (1) (5.5/1 -100%) Alpha Cephei	5.5/1(-100%)	(1) Alpha Cephei 5.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 9 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft, 16/1) 28 days ago, slowly away. Has run nice races here, sixth of 12 over this trip and beaten less than 4l in 1m maiden.
4 4th (6) (66/1 -32%) Sportingsilvermine	66/1(-32%)	(6) Sportingsilvermine 66/1, Once-raced gelding. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at Galway (7f, good, 50/1) on debut 20 days ago. 50s, never a factor when beaten 22l on debut at Galway; will need more experience.
5th 5th (2) (2.75/1 +21%) Ocean Odyssey	2.75/1(+21%)	(2) Ocean Odyssey 2.75/1, Foaled March 8. €26,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart UAE 5f/6f winner Miqyaas and 1¼m winner Majalaat. Iffraaj half-brother to four winners notably Miqyaas, a Group 2 winner over 5f in Dubai.
6th 6th (3) (5/1 +72%) Gesture	5/1(+72%)	(3) Gesture 5/1, Foaled February 23. €20,000 yearling, Bated Breath colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 1m winner Sunbelt. Entered for Group 2. Closely related to 1m 2yo winner Sunbelt who scored on debut; holds Group 2 entry.
7th 7th (10) (7/1 +36%) With Annie Luck	7/1(+36%)	(10) With Annie Luck 7/1, Foaled February 22. Holy Roman Emperor filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 11f Talwar. Holy Roman Emperor filly; first foal of unraced half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Talwar.
8th 8th (5) (28/1 -27%) King Of Lots	28/1(-27%)	(5) King Of Lots 28/1, Foaled April 10. €11,000 yearling, Sioux Nation gelding. Dam maiden half-sister to smart British/US 7f-9f (Grade 1) winner Sophie P. Sioux Nation gelding was not sold at 41,000gns at an online sale in June.
9th 9th (4) (33/1 -200%) Romford	33/1(-200%)	(4) Romford 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft, 7/1) 18 days ago. Only beaten 4l over 5.5f at Navan; disappointing at Galway where well beaten over 7f.
10th 10th (9) (125/1 -89%) Minton	125/1(-89%)	(9) Minton 125/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 23 in maiden (100/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) on debut 4 days ago. Fair pedigree but 100s, showed nothing at the Curragh last weekend.

LTO Selection:

17:10 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This looks a good opportunity for MAKING TIME, who is the most experience runner in the line-up and was tried in Group 3 company on her penultimate start. She since caught the eye when finishing well to take minor honours at Dundalk and the step up in trip here to seven-furlongs may prove ideal. Alpha Cephei has two solid efforts to his name and is given second preference. Sixth in a stronger affair on his most recent outing, it'll come as a surprise if he not involved towards the business end here. Romford ran well on debut, but since disappointed at Galway and a reproduction of his initial effort should see him go close. With five newcomers in the line-up, the market should be informative. Ciao For Now and Ocean Odyessey are the most interesting of those starting off, with Colin Keane a positive jockey booking on the latter, who was third in a barrier trial at Naas in May.

MAKING TIME is the clear pick on form so is the obvious choice. Gesture is a newcomer to note given his Group 2 entry, with Ocean Odyssey and Ciao For Now other likely types.

Dundalk third Making Time is the pick of those that have run but maybe OCEAN ODYSSEY can score on debut for his in-form yard

17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (18) (5/1 +38%) Nigiri	5/1(+38%)	(18) Nigiri 5/1, Progressive filly who arrives on the hat-trick having scored with a good deal to spare at Haydock last time. Still looks comfortably ahead of the assessor, so worth chancing. Looked better the further she went in handicaps at 7f and 1m; first run on good to firm.
2 2nd (19) (28/1 -75%) Coco Jamboo	28/1(-75%)	(19) Coco Jamboo 28/1, Fairly useful sort who has been holding her form well this year, nearest at the finish when third at Haydock last time. Will need everything to drop right, however. Won 7f Newmarket handicap as 2yo; pulls hard; others likely to finish better back at 7f.
3 3rd (14) (8/1 +33%) Naomi Lapaglia	8/1(+33%)	(14) Naomi Lapaglia 8/1, Impressive winning debut in novice at Kempton in November. Firmly back on track to score in a handicap at Newmarket last time and merits respect again. Winning handicap debut over 7f; up 3lb and has potential for more.
4 4th (17) (20/1 -25%) Peony	20/1(-25%)	(17) Peony 20/1, Backed up her Wolverhampton maiden success with victory in 6-runner handicap at Haydock in June. Lesser showing at Newmarket since but can't be completely dismissed. Progressive at 6f until down the field in July; needs to prove stamina for truly run 7f.
5th 5th (3) (33/1 -65%) Nizaaka	33/1(-65%)	(3) Nizaaka 33/1, Back to best when second to Ropey Guest at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in May but not in anything like the same form when last of 6 at Newmarket since. Probably best to look elsewhere. Hat-trick over 7f at Newmarket in 2022; not yet recovered poise this year; off since June.
6th 6th (9) (11/1 +21%) Candle Of Hope	11/1(+21%)	(9) Candle Of Hope 11/1, Fairly useful filly who shaped very well when fifth in Sandringham at Royal Ascot in June, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not disgraced at Goodwood since and isn't one to be writing off. Creditable 5th of 29 in the Sandringham (1m); return to 7f on fast ground can suit.
7th 7th (13) (28/1 -75%) Rock Melody	28/1(-75%)	(13) Rock Melody 28/1, Has won twice over 5f at Musselburgh this summer and has remained in form since, not seen to best effect when only sixth at Ascot last time. Can't be ruled out. Suited by sprint trips and a weak finisher more often than not at 7f.
8th 8th (12) (18/1 -13%) International Girl	18/1(-13%)	(12) International Girl 18/1, Dual winner last season (including over C&D) who has acquitted herself well this term, another creditable showing when second at Pontefract last time. Should give another good account. Respectable 6f runs in defeat this year; not especially eye-catching for return to 7f.
9th 9th (4) (5/1 +9%) Sophia's Starlight	5/1(+9%)	(4) Sophia's Starlight 5/1, Progressive sort who added to a highly productive campaign when landing a competitive event at Ripon 5 days ago. Likeable type who could do better still, so very much one to consider. Sealed reputation by winning big 6f Ripon handicap; more to do back at 7f under penalty.
10th 10th (7) (4/1 +0%) Unequal Love	4/1(+0%)	(7) Unequal Love 4/1, Steadily progressive since her debut, completing hat-trick with something to spare in a 3-runner contest at Haydock last time. Run of this race should suit her, so there's probably even more to come. Making great strides; looked ahead of her mark when winning 7f handicap debut; up 5lb.
11th 11th (11) (33/1 -32%) Cuban Breeze	33/1(-32%)	(11) Cuban Breeze 33/1, Hasn't won for over a year and hasn't been threatening to snap that run lately, acknowledging her latest effort at Windsor was a creditable one. Visor goes back on. Prolific winning sprinter; winless in less competitive races this year; first 7f run.
12th 12th (16) (28/1 -12%) Mottisfont	28/1(-12%)	(16) Mottisfont 28/1, Running creditably prior to a blip when ninth at Goodwood last time. Others look better treated. Not found her level in handicaps at 1m and 6f but this trip can suit better.
13th 13th (1) (10/1 -25%) Farhh To Shy	10/1(-25%)	(1) Farhh To Shy 10/1, Confirmed previous encouragement to capitalise on a reduced mark with something to spare at Yarmouth last time. Remains on a fair mark and should go well again. Suited by return to 7f when clear winner latest; tough to give weight to unexposed rivals.
14th 14th (20) (66/1 -164%) Misty Blues	66/1(-164%)	(20) Misty Blues 66/1, Fairly useful performer as a juvenile, ending campaign with solid fifth in 2-Y-O Trophy at Redcar. However, little encouragement so far this term. Useful handicap form as 2yo but well below best this year; now goes in cheekpieces.
15th 15th (15) (33/1 -32%) Dubai Jemila	33/1(-32%)	(15) Dubai Jemila 33/1, Expensive breeze-up acquisition who opened her account at the second time of asking in a novice at Ayr (7.2f) a year ago. Disappointing since and looks up against it once more. Won 7f novice as 2yo; hard to assess on this year's form but return to 7f should suit.
16th 16th (5) (18/1 +10%) Espressoo	18/1(+10%)	(5) Espressoo 18/1, Matched pick of her 3-y-o form to make winning reappearance at Ayr (7.2f) in May and produced her best effort yet when second in Pontefract listed next time. Went off too hard at Goodwood, so not a forlorn hope. Often leads; three 7f wins, latest in May when 5lb lower; no easy task today.
17th 17th (8) (8.5/1 -6%) Royal Dress	8.5/1(-6%)	(8) Royal Dress 8.5/1, Largely campaigned as a sprinter but she found some improvement for the step up to 7f when running out a comfortable winner at Haydock in July. Backed it up with a solid showing at Goodwood and may well be on the premises once more. Improved at 7f (heavy) and 1m (good to soft); up 3lb for latest 4th; still has scope.
18th 18th (10) (18/1 -29%) Eximious	18/1(-29%)	(10) Eximious 18/1, Salisbury maiden winner last September. In good form this term and could be marked up for her third at Wolverhampton a week ago. Likely to be thereabouts. 7f on fast ground suited on reappearance; needs extra to keep pace with improvers.

LTO Selection:

17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

UNEQUAL LOVE has done very little wrong since making her debut in June, and a 5lb rise for her most recent success at Haydock could prove lenient as she looks to land the four-timer. Turned out again quickly under a 6lb penalty after a career-best effort to land the Great St. Wilfrid at Ripon on Saturday, Sophia's Starlight looks to be her main danger ahead of taking Newmarket winner Naomi Lapaglia. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Back See Daa, Eximious and Nigiri.

NIGIRI has had plenty in hand when landing both her handicap starts and she's fancied to complete the hat-trick at the possible expense of Unequal Love, another 3-y-o who arrives on a roll. The likeable Sophia's Starlight is also high on the shortlist.

Some of these fillies are far from exposed, not least UNEQUAL LOVE who has been making great strides of late and can do better yet.

17:30 Killarney Listed 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (5/1 -11%) Salt Lake City	5/1(-11%)	(6) Salt Lake City 5/1, Useful colt who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when midfield in Group 2 Minstrel Stakes in July, unsuited by drop in trip. Never figured in big-field Galway handicap thereafter and no surprise to see him bounce back. Probably didn't handle the track at Galway last time; a chance if back to his best.
2 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Didn'thavemuchtodo	4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Didn'thavemuchtodo 4.5/1, Useful filly. C&D winner. Respectable 4½ lengths fourth of 14 to Unless in listed race (13/2) at the Curragh (10f, good) 11 days ago, better placed than most. Consistency hard to knock and she's likely to give another good account. C&D winner has been placed at this level a few times; might find this trip sharp now.
3 3rd (2) (11/1 -57%) Howyoulikethat	11/1(-57%)	(2) Howyoulikethat 11/1, Useful C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Respectable 5¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Lord Massusus in Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good, 10/1) 7 days ago. C&D winner; ran well enough in a Leopardstown Group 3 last week; needs to find a bit more.
4 4th (8) (10/1 +60%) Pink Sorrel	10/1(+60%)	(8) Pink Sorrel 10/1, Off the mark in maiden at the Curragh (1m) in July. 7/2, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Cork (8f, good) 27 days ago. Yard in good form but this demands another jolt of progress if she's to figure. Solid run in a Cork conditions race but needs to find lots of improvement to take this.
5th 5th (1) (3.5/1 +22%) Cosmic Vega	3.5/1(+22%)	(1) Cosmic Vega 3.5/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Naas in May. Below form 10 lengths third of 7 to Clever And Cool in listed race at Cork (7f, heavy, 7/1) 6 days ago. Bounce back rates distinctly possible and no surprise to see him thereabouts. C&D winner; was below his best on very testing ground at Cork last week; back out quickly.
6th 6th (4) (5/1 +29%) Giladah	5/1(+29%)	(4) Giladah 5/1, Useful filly. Respectable 8¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Jackie Oh in Gr 3 (12/1) at Gowran (9f, soft) 26 days ago. Yard in good form. Has run well in defeat in Listed and Group 3 company at times this term; needs a bit more.
7th 7th (7) (7/1 -133%) Comhra	7/1(-133%)	(7) Comhra 7/1, Roscommon maiden winner at 2 yrs who readily surpassed previous form when finishing fine third behind Tahiyra in Irish 1000 Guineas back in May. Subsequent runs in Pretty Polly/Irish Oaks have been well below par but she's a big player on pick of form back from 33 days off. Irish 1000 Guineas 3rd; has had excuses the last twice and a big player if back to best.
8th 8th (5) (8.5/1 -31%) Mister Mister	8.5/1(-31%)	(5) Mister Mister 8.5/1, Useful colt. 7¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Birr Castle in listed race (65/10) at Compiegne (9.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Needs to leave that effort behind to figure. Third to Paddington in the Listed Tetrarch Stakes on return; been well below that since.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Killarney Listed 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SALT LAKE CITY finished 16th at Galway but met traffic. Fifth at Group-1 level as a juvenile, this year's season form was encouraging prior to becoming lit-up at Galway and is closely matched with Cosmic Vega on July Leopardstown form. Cosmic Vega, who carries a Listed-winners' penalty, was no match for the first two horses at Cork recently and while ground-versatile, would have a much stronger chance on soft ground. Comhra could start a conversation, having finished third in the 1,000 Guineas before a well-publicised Royal Ascot withdrawal due an urticaria rash. Her Guineas run was excellent but flopped twice in July although reverts to a favourable distance. However she, the selection and Cosmic Vega all finished within three or four lengths of Zarinsk on previous form, which hints that Comhra needs her best. Didn'thavemuchtodo's best form is over slightly further while fellow C&D winner Howyoulikethat has place claims following a Group 3 fourth-placing. Mister Mister finished seven-lengths sixth over 1m2f at Compiegne in July.

A leap of faith is required in supporting COMHRA on the back of a pair of lesser displays but a return to the form she displayed when third in the Irish 1000 Guineas gives her sound claims returned to calmer waters and she could just be worth chancing back down in trip. Fellow 3-y-o Salt Lake City and Cosmic Vega are others fancied to play lead roles.

If COMHRA was to come back to the level of her Irish 1000 Guineas third then she will take beating.

17:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (25/1 +0%) Courtney Silver	25/1(+0%)	(7) Courtney Silver 25/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and pulled up on Market Rasen hurdle debut in April. Diminishing returns since fair bumper debut sixth; never looked happy on hurdles debut.
2 2nd (8) (3.33/1 +67%) Gearing's Point	3.33/1(+67%)	(8) Gearing's Point 3.33/1, In good form on the Flat this year, winning 4 handicaps around 1½m and good second at Brighton a fortnight ago. Should figure if taking to her new discipline. Thriving in low-grade handicaps at up to 1m4f of late; not without interest over hurdles.
3 3rd (1) (12/1 +14%) Carpe Diem	12/1(+14%)	(1) Carpe Diem 12/1, Shaped with some encouragement when third of 6 in bumper at Worcester in June but pulled up on his hurdle debut at the same venue 3 weeks later. Beaten a long way out over 2m7f on hurdles debut; drop to today's sort of trip makes sense.
4 4th (5) (3.5/1 -27%) Love Mystery	3.5/1(-27%)	(5) Love Mystery 3.5/1, Fair maiden on Flat who has translated that ability to hurdles when reaching the frame in a Stratford maiden and Perth handicap (both 2m) in recent weeks. Could do with learning to settle a bit better but this essentially looks a good opportunity. Fourth on handicap debut latest (2m, good to soft), weakening late; further to travel here.
5th 5th (3) (18/1 +73%) Ipso Falco	18/1(+73%)	(3) Ipso Falco 18/1, Well held in bumpers 7 months apart and only poor form when ninth of 11 on Worcester hurdle debut 45 days ago. Beaten 31l+ in two bumpers and a hurdle (2m4f); is still likeliest one for chasing later.
6th 6th (9) (150/1 -127%) Miss Malou	150/1(-127%)	(9) Miss Malou 150/1, Poor maiden on the Flat so hardly strikes as an obvious one to make a successful start over hurdles. 0-11 on the Flat (over 1m latterly); switch to hurdling needs to prove transformative.
7th 7th (4) (14/1 -17%) Jormungandr	14/1(-17%)	(4) Jormungandr 14/1, Nathaniel gelding who showed a bit when fifth of 8 on Southwell bumper debut 37 days ago. Hurdle debut. Fifth on recent bumper debut; reason to believe he could offer more switched to hurdles.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (1/1 +33%) Cast A Spell	1/1(+33%)	(6) Cast A Spell 1/1, Stepped up on her 2 efforts in Ireland in the spring when making a successful start for new trainer Gary Moore in a Southwell bumper in June. Starts out over hurdles in a very winnable race. Southwell bumper win on British/yard debut in June; longer trip a plus switched to hurdles.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

A taking winner on her first start for the Gary Moore stable in a bumper at Southwell in June, CAST A SPELL may just set the standard on form as she makes her hurdling debut. The five-year-old is open to improvement over further and she gets the vote ahead of hurdling debutant Gearing's Point and Love Mystery, who has plenty of experience.

CAST A SPELL made all in a Southwell bumper on her first outing for Gary Moore and can follow up on her hurdle debut. A repeat of the form Love Mystery has shown on his last 2 outings should see him bang there, while Sheena West's Gearing's Point merits respect now switching to hurdles on the back of a good spell on the Flat.

The longer trip ought to suit CAST A SPELL judged on her Southwell bumper score. \bGearing's Point is next most preferred.

17:45 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (14/1 -56%) Dance Night Andday	14/1(-56%)	(6) Dance Night Andday 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy) 24 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Booking of Keane a plus but she needs to improve in order to figure prominently here. Well held at Galway; booking of Keane may be an indication of what might be expected today.
2 2nd (4) (6/1 -50%) Alabama Pearl	6/1(-50%)	(4) Alabama Pearl 6/1, 7/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Now tried in a visor and needs to raise her game a touch. Visor tried here and coming back to this trip might be a positive; one for the shortlist.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -20%) Not Just Yet	12/1(-20%)	(3) Not Just Yet 12/1, Winner at Listowel in June. Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 9/1) 24 days ago. Needs to bounce back but will be a threat if able to do so. Readily won a 7f handicap at Listowel in June; well beaten twice since off just 3lb higher.
4 4th (8) (14/1 +65%) Irish Rumour	14/1(+65%)	(8) Irish Rumour 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in maiden (66/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Not beaten that far in a 1m maiden at Naas last time; fairly handicapped; more to come.
5th 5th (17) (7/1 +65%) Many Tears	7/1(+65%)	(17) Many Tears 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Gowran in June. 14/1, creditable seventh of 15 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good) 7 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; ran okay back on good ground here last week; claims if getting a run.
6th 6th (1) (5.5/1 +8%) On Our Radar	5.5/1(+8%)	(1) On Our Radar 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 18/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (7f) 43 days ago, shaken up to assert. More needed up 9 lb here in what looks a stronger race. Improved when stepped up to this trip at Dundalk last month, scoring with plenty in hand.
7th 7th (11) (8/1 -78%) Goldmoyne	8/1(-78%)	(11) Goldmoyne 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 23-runner handicap at the Curragh (7f, good, 40/1) 11 days ago, keeping on well. This 9 lb higher mark could prove to be a stumbling block. 9lb rise for Curragh seems plenty and suspicion is that a straight seven suits him well.
8th 8th (13) (50/1 +0%) Below Deck	50/1(+0%)	(13) Below Deck 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 15 in handicap (50/1) at Limerick (8f, good) 62 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Others preferred. No progress on handicap debut in June; hood tried here but makes little appeal.
9th 9th (2) (7.5/1 -50%) Saturn Seven	7.5/1(-50%)	(2) Saturn Seven 7.5/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Limerick (7f, good, 5/1) 61 days ago, all out. 4 lb nudge fair enough and another bold show on the cards. Up 4lb for Limerick win but appears to be going the right way and should be thereabouts.
10th 10th (7) (16/1 -78%) Ferrari Desert	16/1(-78%)	(7) Ferrari Desert 16/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 4¼ lengths fifth of 14 to On Our Radar in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 43 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Ran okay in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Dundalk last month.
11th 11th (16) (22/1 +45%) Teton Sioux	22/1(+45%)	(16) Teton Sioux 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden (50/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 43 days ago. Improvement needed now handicapping. Gelded. Gelded since his last run and worth a market check on his handicap debut.
12th 12th (9) (18/1 -50%) Net A Porter Queen	18/1(-50%)	(9) Net A Porter Queen 18/1, 40/1, creditable 6¼ lengths twelfth of 23 to Goldmoyne in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 11 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not far behind Goldmoyne at the Curragh last time; blinkers tried but others preferred.
13th 13th (5) (7/1 +13%) Who Not What	7/1(+13%)	(5) Who Not What 7/1, 8/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good) 7 days ago. Place possibilities. Not disgraced in a couple of 7f contests here last twice; capable of getting involved.
14th 14th (15) (100/1 -100%) Jim's Cracker	100/1(-100%)	(15) Jim's Cracker 100/1, 125/1, last of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 26 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Well beaten in three starts for his current trainer; makes no appeal.
15th 15th (12) (22/1 +56%) He Knows When	22/1(+56%)	(12) He Knows When 22/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Gowran (7f, soft) 26 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Below Deck. Soundly beaten on last two starts and quite hard to fancy on that evidence.
16th 16th (14) (11/1 +45%) Law Lady	11/1(+45%)	(14) Law Lady 11/1, 25/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 70 days ago, met some trouble. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Ran better than her finishing position here last time on handicap debut; not discounted.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Leopardstown Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A wide open contest, with FERRARI DESERT the suggestion. A fine third on debut at Navan in May, she had four subsequent winners in behind. While disappointing on her next start at Listowel, she since put in a much-improved performance to finish a solid fifth on her handicap debut at Dundalk. On Our Radar won that Dundalk contest and he reopposes now, but with a 10lb swing in the weights, the selection might be able to reverse the form. Off a mark of 47, Goldmoyne led home 22 rivals to win at the Curragh recently and while 11lb higher now, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. Saturn Seven deservedly made the breakthrough at Limerick in June and is sure to have plenty of supporters. While the market should be informative, others of interest are Alabama Pearl (first time visor), Who Not What and handicap debutant Irish Rumour.

The vote goes to SATURN SEVEN, who showed plenty in maidens and duly improved when making a winning handicap debut at Limerick in June. She displayed a good turn of foot that day and looks capable of overcoming this 4 lb higher mark. If Not Just Yet is able to get back on track he could easily take a hand in the finish, while Alfarida and Alabama Pearl both make each-way appeal. Goldmoyne and On Our Radar were winners last time but have gone up 9 lb apiece, which will makes things tougher.

A sporting selection goes to LAW LADY who ran better than her finishing position here last time and the trainer does well here

17:55 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (2.25/1 +72%) Al Anoud	2.25/1(+72%)	(12) Al Anoud 2.25/1, Kingman filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Dahiya and half-sister to high-class winner up to 1¼m Al Hakeem. Dam 2-y-o 1m-9.5f winner. Half-sister to last year's Arc fourth Al Hakeem; very interesting for in-form stable.
2 2nd (4) (1.25/1 +29%) Arctic Mountain	1.25/1(+29%)	(4) Arctic Mountain 1.25/1, Twice-raced gelding. Second of 7 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 6/1) 14 days ago. Third on 1m debut here and even better when second over 1m2f on turf since; good shout.
3 3rd (10) (22/1 -57%) Lope De Light	22/1(-57%)	(10) Lope De Light 22/1, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Lauderdale and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Firelight. Wears hood. Useful pedigree; hooded on debut; has had wind surgery; Probert on yard's other newcomer.
4 4th (2) (50/1 -100%) Smart Deal	50/1(-100%)	(2) Smart Deal 50/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Last of 7 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Stratford (16.3f, good) 82 days ago, pulling hard. First run for yard after leaving James Owen. Hood on for 1st time in this code. Modest form at best in four hurdle races ahead of this switch to Flat for new yard.
5th 5th (11) (14/1 +0%) Marzocco	14/1(+0%)	(11) Marzocco 14/1, €82,000 foal, 85,000 gns yearling, Roaring Lion gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Thistle Bird and winner up to 1¼m Mccreery (both smart) out of smart winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs) Dolma. By Roaring Lion and the mount of David Probert from the yard's two runners; check betting.
6th 6th (13) (100/1 -100%) Cracking Filly	100/1(-100%)	(13) Cracking Filly 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Windsor (10f, good) 31 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Hard to fancy. Soundly beaten in two turf maidens (7f/1m2f) three months apart.
7th 7th (3) (5.5/1 -175%) Wonderwall	5.5/1(-175%)	(3) Wonderwall 5.5/1, Useful jumps winner. Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Useful winner at 21f over hurdles. 5/2, second of 9 in minor event at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 19 days ago, barely adequate test. Should go well. Bumper/hurdle winner; promising second in two 1m2f Flat starts on turf; should go well.
8th 8th (9) (33/1 -106%) Highland Song	33/1(-106%)	(9) Highland Song 33/1, Once-raced colt. 16/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (12f, good) on debut 27 days ago. Beaten 22l when fifth of seven on 1m4f Newmarket debut (16-1) four weeks ago.
9th 9th (6) (7/1 +13%) Delta Legend	7/1(+13%)	(6) Delta Legend 7/1, 140,000 gns foal, 200,000 gns yearling, Camelot gelding. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Juliet Foxtrot out of useful winner up to 1m (including at 2 yrs) Kilo Alpha. Worth chancing first time out. Cost 200,000gns as a yearling and is with a top yard; betting should guide.
10th 10th (5) (40/1 -186%) Baltic	40/1(-186%)	(5) Baltic 40/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Needs to do more. Well held in two turf outings at start of the summer.
11th 11th (1) (200/1 -203%) Manny Boy	200/1(-203%)	(1) Manny Boy 200/1, Outstrip gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Brazen Arrow. Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper. Watching brief advised on this 4yos belated debut.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

WONDERWALL has made a pleasing start to life on the Flat after successive second-placed efforts at Pontefract and Doncaster, and he can go one better on this occasion. Richard Spencer's charge is likely to be running on well at the line and he can shed his maiden tag. Arctic Mountain is feared most after a good run when second over 1m2f at Nottingham latest, while Delta Legend is also respected.

DELTA LEGEND cost plenty as a yearling and comes from a good family, so he's worth a chance to make a successful start for all that he'll need the experience to some extent. Wonderwall is an obvious player if he doesn't find the trip on the sharp side.

18:05 Killarney Handicap 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (5.5/1 +39%) Great Blasket	5.5/1(+39%)	(12) Great Blasket 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/1, career best when cosily winning 15-runner handicap at Gowran (7f, good) 8 days ago. Enters calculations. Little in maidens last year but won on handicap debut/return at Gowran last week; up 6lb.
2 2nd (3) (6/1 -100%) Rock Etoile	6/1(-100%)	(3) Rock Etoile 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Unseated rider soon after the start in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 13/2) 4 days ago. Visor refitted and can bounce back. C&D winner in May was a fine 3rd over 7f at Gowran before unseating at Curragh; player.
3 3rd (9) (6.5/1 -8%) Simply Sideways	6.5/1(-8%)	(9) Simply Sideways 6.5/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Good third of 13 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good, 9/2) 8 days ago, conceding first run. Expected to be bang there. Won at Naas over 1m before a fine run over nearly 1m2f at Gowran; can be a player.
4 4th (13) (6/1 +0%) Drop The Dip	6/1(+0%)	(13) Drop The Dip 6/1, Winner at Listowel in June. Creditable fifth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good, 13/2) 11 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won well at Listowel in June and decent efforts off this mark since; can be involved.
5th 5th (2) (16/1 +52%) Relevant Range	16/1(+52%)	(2) Relevant Range 16/1, Winner at Dundalk in March. Creditable eighth of 15 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs considering. Dundalk maiden winner wasn't beaten far over C&D last time; needs more off 2lb lower.
6th 6th (10) (100/1 -100%) Ha Long Bay	100/1(-100%)	(10) Ha Long Bay 100/1, 100/1, first run since leaving Adrian Keatley when thirteenth of 15 in handicap at this course (11.2f, good) 36 days ago. Back down in trip. Given a chance by the handicapper. Two wins in the UK last year but then lost his form and no better for this yard.
7th 7th (6) (16/1 -60%) Darkened	16/1(-60%)	(6) Darkened 16/1, Two wins from 42 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 12 in claimer at Sligo (10.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Dual-purpose sort was 3rd over C&D in July but not as good since.
8th 8th (4) (11/1 +8%) Dazzling Spirit	11/1(+8%)	(4) Dazzling Spirit 11/1, C&D winner. Fair eighth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Galway (7f, soft) 19 days ago. Solid form claims. Hit form last autumn, winning thrice including over C&D; approaching a winning mark again.
9th 9th (5) (22/1 -83%) Allo Arry	22/1(-83%)	(5) Allo Arry 22/1, Solid third of 15 to Great Blasket in handicap at Gowran (7f, good, 50/1) 8 days ago. In the mix. Best run for this yard when 3rd at Gowran last time over 7f; longer trip should suit.
10th 10th (11) (6.5/1 -8%) Status Green	6.5/1(-8%)	(11) Status Green 6.5/1, 5/2, good third of 8 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Stable having good spell. Should have more to offer. Player. Decent runs in defeat last twice, including over C&D; needs a bit more.
11th 11th (15) (50/1 +0%) Kodihill	50/1(+0%)	(15) Kodihill 50/1, Very good second of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good, 125/1) 8 days ago, well drawn. Tongue strap back on. Merits consideration. Just denied over 7f at Gowran last time when 125/1; up 2lb and a chance but tough draw.
12th 12th (1) (12/1 +33%) Fastman	12/1(+33%)	(1) Fastman 12/1, 7/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. An infrequent winner but often runs well; capable of going close off this mark.
13th 13th (14) (20/1 -67%) Night Moon	20/1(-67%)	(14) Night Moon 20/1, Good second of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f, heavy, 8/11) 16 days ago. One for the shortlist. Good runs over 1m3f here and 1m2f at Ffos Las; might find this a bit sharp.
14th 14th (8) (5.5/1 +0%) Rockbury Lad	5.5/1(+0%)	(8) Rockbury Lad 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 7/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 7 days ago. Stable in good form. Blinkers on 1st time. Not discounted. Maiden has run well a number of times; good runs on consecutive days last week; chance.
15th 15th (7) (50/1 -52%) Golden Warrior	50/1(-52%)	(7) Golden Warrior 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Only fourteenth of 15 to Great Blasket in handicap at Gowran (7f, good, 20/1) 8 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Is dropping down the handicap but was still poor last time and others preferred.

LTO Selection:

18:05 Killarney Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DROP THE DIP landed a gamble in June, has twice run well since with today's rider now claiming 7lb. Soft ground might be a concern but a reproduction of either of her last three runs would give her every chance and reverting to a mile will suit. Great Blasket won on 283-days-reappearance on handicap debut eight days ago (Allo Arry was third) and while 6lb higher, is also now ridden by a 7lb claimer. He can continue to progress and steps up a furlong. Status Green has been running well while Night Moon has course form but drops markedly in distance. Kodihill is another three-year-old skulking at the bottom of the weights and showed improved form at Gowran (Rock Etoile finished fourth) but has a wide draw. Consistent Simply Sideways likes a mile while Dazzling Spirit has been running over seven but is a previous C&D winner. Rockbury Lad runs in first-time blinkers.

Plenty are in with a shout. SIMPLY SIDEWAYS shaped well when third at Gowran last time having conceded first run so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways off an unchanged mark. Status Green is feared most on the back of his good Ballinrobe third with few miles still on the clock too. Gowran-scorer Great Blasket and C&D winner Dazzling Spirit also need factoring into a competitve handicap.

Having run well in defeat on consecutive days last week (hampered second time) ROCKBURY LAD could make amends with blinkers.

18:15 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (18/1 -13%) King Of The Story	18/1(-13%)	(6) King Of The Story 18/1, Established as very modest but he may have needed the run on last month's return/stable debut. May have needed recent first start in over a year, but hard to warm to on earlier efforts.
2 2nd (4) (7/1 +65%) Janeslittlevoice	7/1(+65%)	(4) Janeslittlevoice 7/1, Hasn't shown much form since 2020 and looks set for another struggle unless the switch to fences prompts a revival. Better than bare form twice since a long absence; down in trip and running off true mark.
3 3rd (2) (3/1 -200%) Frankie Faulkner	3/1(-200%)	(2) Frankie Faulkner 3/1, Dual winner in points who confirmed the promise of his hurdles debut when landing 11-runner maiden at Newton Abbot in July. Switched to fences for handicap debut and there's lots to like. 2m2.5f maiden hurdle winner last month and straight into handicap chases now; chance.
4 4th (1) (3.33/1 -48%) Paris Dixie	3.33/1(-48%)	(1) Paris Dixie 3.33/1, Bumper winner in 2019 and finally off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) in September. Back on track when second at Stratford in June and she's entitled to step up on her opening chase effort in what is a modest heat. Faded quickly on recent chasing debut (3m2f, good); may revive if jumping better; down 6lb.
5th 5th (3) (7/1 +42%) Scrappy Jack	7/1(+42%)	(3) Scrappy Jack 7/1, Winner of back-to-back juvenile hurdles in 2021 but has struggled in handicaps since, including on recent chase debut. Stamina for this far to prove. Still operating below his summer 2021 hurdling best, including on recent chasing debut.
\|U\| \|U\| (5) (2.25/1 +55%) One Man Party	2.25/1(+55%)	(5) One Man Party 2.25/1, Maiden hurdler but ran just about as well as he ever has when fourth at Uttoxeter in July. 4 lb out of the weights switched to fences. Best trip to be determined, though better again over 2m4f at Uttoxeter latest; chase debut.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

FRANKIE FAULKNER got off the mark in commanding fashion over timber at Newton Abbot last month and the step up in trip could eke out further improvement on his chase debut. With point-to-point experience under his belt, the son of Malinas should take to this discipline and it may be that strong stayer Paris Dixie gives him the most to think about. One Man Party cannot be ruled out either.

FRANKIE FAULKNER rather stands out on profile as a last-time-out hurdles winner who switches to fences in a very winnable handicap. He can also call upon success between the flags so he's a fairly obvious choice, with Paris Dixie the main threat.

18:20 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/1 +0%) Hightimeyouwon	7/1(+0%)	(3) Hightimeyouwon 7/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. Bit below form seventh of 18 in handicap (20/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 12 days ago. Decent effort back at the Curragh last time; dropped 1lb here and very well drawn.
2 2nd (9) (3.33/1 +17%) Half Nutz	3.33/1(+17%)	(9) Half Nutz 3.33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 15 in handicap (6/1) at this course (7.2f, good) 7 days ago, finishing strongly. Expected to be bang there. Frustrating; good draw here for a hold-up horse and off this mark he should be thereabouts.
3 3rd (5) (7.5/1 +17%) Eastern Wind	7.5/1(+17%)	(5) Eastern Wind 7.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 16/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 23 days ago. Acts on any ground and can be expected to do much better here than at Galway.
4 4th (13) (18/1 -64%) Mogwli	18/1(-64%)	(13) Mogwli 18/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, respectable seventh of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 12 days ago. Coming down the handicap but likely to be better on softer ground later in the year.
5th 5th (11) (12/1 -50%) Gegenpressing	12/1(-50%)	(11) Gegenpressing 12/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good) 8 days ago, never nearer. Tongue strap back on. Looks competitive on form. Probable stable second-string but capable of a big run if putting his best foot forward.
6th 6th (10) (10/1 -67%) Lady Arwen	10/1(-67%)	(10) Lady Arwen 10/1, Won 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Limerick (7f, good) 61 days ago, always holding on. Respected. Gained second career win at Limerick in June and all her best form is over this trip.
7th 7th (12) (4/1 +43%) Ferrybank	4/1(+43%)	(12) Ferrybank 4/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 5/1) 9 days ago, sticking to task. Not taken lightly. Up 3lb for two good runs here and at Dundalk; likely to be thereabouts once more.
8th 8th (8) (11/1 -69%) Amanirenas	11/1(-69%)	(8) Amanirenas 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7.2f, good) 7 days ago. Mid-division over C&D last week off this mark and might just be best watched for now.
9th 9th (2) (4/1 +33%) Furnace Creek	4/1(+33%)	(2) Furnace Creek 4/1, 11/1, good third of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 12 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can give a good account. Narrow defeat over 6f at the Curragh 12 days ago; decent draw and should be thereabouts.
10th 10th (6) (28/1 -155%) Chavajod	28/1(-155%)	(6) Chavajod 28/1, Course winner. Latest win here in May. Last of 6 in handicap (11/1) at this course (9f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Back to 7f after a poor run over 1m1f here last time and capable of being very competitive.
11th 11th (4) (40/1 +0%) Invincible Larne	40/1(+0%)	(4) Invincible Larne 40/1, Unreliable individual. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap (80/1) at Galway (7f, soft) 23 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Below form last twice but the return to good ground will aid his chance; should go well.

LTO Selection:

18:20 Leopardstown Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HALF NUTZ is the suggestion in this competitive affair. A six-time winner, the chestnut gelding has been running well of late. Slow into stride, as is a regular occurrence, over the course and distance last Thursday, he finished strongly but ultimately couldn't peg back Barbapapa, going down by just half-a-length. Like the selection, Ferrybank has also been knocking on the door in recent starts. He was collared in the final strides on his latest visit to Leopardstown and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now, with Sorcha Woods claiming a valuable 7lb. As a dual course and distance winner, Amanirenas warrants respect, despite the fact she disappointed when sent off favourite last week. In truth, very few can be safely ruled out in this wide-open contest, with Hightimeyouwon, Eastern Wind, Chavajod and Lady Arwen other leading hopes.

HALF NUTZ was rather unfortunate not to win here last week and can make amends off the same mark. Furnace Creek went close at the Curragh recently so is feared, while Ferrybank should be in the mix again.

It might be worth giving another chance to the frustrating HALF NUTZ, unlucky here last week and with a good draw for a hold-up horse

18:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (0.73/1 +27%) Belo Horizonte	0.73/1(+27%)	(1) Belo Horizonte 0.73/1, Fair gelding. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 1/3, career best when winning 10-runner minor event at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 3 days ago, easily. Makes polytrack debut. Expected to be bang there. Won two similar events on turf recently and should prove hard to beat again.
1 1st (8) (4/1 +43%) Shabs	4/1(+43%)	(8) Shabs 4/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 6/4, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not completely dismissed. 0-24 but in frame on six of last seven starts; should be involved for minor honours again.
2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Adace	5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Adace 5.5/1, Modest mare. Course winner. 6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago, well on top finish. Strongly considered. Polytrack winner; got head back in front at Windsor latest; should go well again.
3 3rd (3) (40/1 -186%) Fast Flo	40/1(-186%)	(3) Fast Flo 40/1, Poor filly. Creditable 6 lengths third of 10 to Belo Horizonte in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 80/1) 8 days ago. 6l third to Belo Horizonte at Yarmouth last week; that rival looks too strong again.
4 4th (12) (33/1 -83%) James Bradley	33/1(-83%)	(12) James Bradley 33/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 10¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Belo Horizonte in minor event (40/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 8 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Lost way since C&D win in January, including well behind Belo Horizonte last week.
5th 5th (10) (8/1 +20%) Twistaline	8/1(+20%)	(10) Twistaline 8/1, Modest filly. 25/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, running on. Likely to be on the premises again. Consistent at this classified level and fair fourth in C&D handicap last week.
6th 6th (9) (33/1 -106%) The Grey Bandit	33/1(-106%)	(9) The Grey Bandit 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 14 in minor event (40/1) at Bath (8f, good) 29 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not discounted. Reacted well to cheekpieces when third in 1m Bath classified latest; needs to back it up.
7th 7th (4) (18/1 -29%) Hanoverian King	18/1(-29%)	(4) Hanoverian King 18/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 14/1) 37 days ago. Creditable fifth in 1m2f AW handicap latest; each-way claims.
8th 8th (5) (40/1 -21%) Heerathetrack	40/1(-21%)	(5) Heerathetrack 40/1, Unreliable individual. 40/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time , cheekpieces back on. Very hard to make a case for. Vulnerable again unless new headgear combination sparks improvement.
9th 9th (6) (40/1 -21%) Lincoln Red	40/1(-21%)	(6) Lincoln Red 40/1, Poor gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, thirteenth of 15 in minor event at Leicester (6f, good) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. No win since 2020 and hasn't got competitive in his three outings this year.
10th 10th (7) (100/1 -300%) Lite And Airy	100/1(-300%)	(7) Lite And Airy 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Well-beaten last of 10 to Belo Horizonte in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 40/1) 8 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Tailed off behind Belo Horizonte last week; blinkers need to transform him.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

BELO HORIZONTE arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins at Yarmouth and most recently at Lingfield on Monday, and this looks to be another good opportunity. Richard Spencer's runner has hardly been tested in those victories and connections are looking to strike while the iron is hot. Adace is also a last-time-out winner, scoring over 1m at Windsor, and she rates as the biggest danger to the selection, ahead of Shabs.

BELO HORIZONTE is on the up and scored with ease at Lingfield 3 days ago, so he's a confident choice to complete the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Adace is the main danger and Twistaline should give her running.

18:40 Killarney Handicap 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (4/1 -45%) Ano Manna	4/1(-45%)	(7) Ano Manna 4/1, Opened account over C&D last month and improved on that form when good third of 23 in handicap (15/2) at the Curragh (7f, good) 11 days ago. Shortlisted. C&D winner who coped well with a 9lb rise when third at the Curragh.
2 2nd (6) (4/1 -45%) Skontonovski	4/1(-45%)	(6) Skontonovski 4/1, C&D winner who got back on scoreboard when taking 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (8f, 5/1) 9 days ago, well on top finish. 2 lb lower, back on turf, and holds obvious claims. Recent AW winner; better strike-rate on that surface but he's capable on turf.
3 3rd (15) (16/1 +68%) Well Suited	16/1(+68%)	(15) Well Suited 16/1, Thirty five runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8.2f, good) 36 days ago. Visor back on. Others more appealing. Second at Listowel in June but all wins have come on the AW and he's 0-27 on grass.
4 4th (11) (10/1 +75%) Danesfort	10/1(+75%)	(11) Danesfort 10/1, Eighth of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good) 8 days ago. Work to do. Latest handicap run at Gowran was a step back in the right direction; down another 4lb.
5th 5th (1) (10/1 -25%) Run The Jewels	10/1(-25%)	(1) Run The Jewels 10/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Limerick (7f, good) 61 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Claims on best form. Should come on for a reasonable effort on his seasonal bow at Limerick.
6th 6th (16) (25/1 -25%) Deuteronomy	25/1(-25%)	(16) Deuteronomy 25/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 7 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on 1st time. Still looking for first success. RESERVE. Reserve; no wins in 13 and has never made the frame; tries blinkers.
7th 7th (14) (8/1 +68%) Pink Socks	8/1(+68%)	(14) Pink Socks 8/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at this course (8.2f, good) 36 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Twice ran well in 1m handicaps during June but has dropped her guard of late.
8th 8th (10) (8/1 +20%) Portmagee	8/1(+20%)	(10) Portmagee 8/1, Back to best form when fourth of 17 in handicap (28/1) at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago, slowly away. 1 lb lower now and merits consideration. Still early days and didn't run too badly when fourth in a 1m+ handicap at Galway.
9th 9th (4) (10/1 +0%) Ms Eagleton	10/1(+0%)	(4) Ms Eagleton 10/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 33/1) 11 days ago. Others preferred. Has got herself well handicapped for a reason and needs a revival.
10th 10th (5) (12/1 -33%) Sir John Monash	12/1(-33%)	(5) Sir John Monash 12/1, 17/2, sixteenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Work to do. Below par last twice but now tongue-tied and he went close three runs back.
11th 11th (12) (25/1 -178%) Qaabil	25/1(-178%)	(12) Qaabil 25/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good, 11/1) 8 days ago. Others look better treated. May have needed it at Gowran after 152 days away but strike-rate of 1-30 reduces appeal.
12th 12th (13) (40/1 +0%) Talking Tough	40/1(+0%)	(13) Talking Tough 40/1, Two wins from 59 Flat runs. Forty two runs since last win in 2020. Tenth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Hard to fancy. Record of 2-59 and best effort this season came when fifth in a claimer here.
13th 13th (9) (100/1 -100%) Cant Catch Camacho	100/1(-100%)	(9) Cant Catch Camacho 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good, 80/1) 8 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Big price when down the field on last week's handicap debut at Gowran (7f, good).
14th 14th (3) (8.5/1 -21%) Chimeric	8.5/1(-21%)	(3) Chimeric 8.5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 18/1, last of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good) 14 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Might be on a tough mark now even if shrugging aside latest disappointment.
15th 15th (8) (16/1 -60%) Together Aclaim	16/1(-60%)	(8) Together Aclaim 16/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 11/1, respectable 2¼ lengths fifth of 13 to Bobby K in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 43 days ago. Each-way claims. Another decent run at Dundalk but best form has been on that surface; now blinkered.

LTO Selection:

18:40 Killarney Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CHIMERIC was well held at a much higher level at Chepstow recently and being a July course-and-distance winner, he should run well. Skontonovski, a seven-time winner, is 6lb higher than when scoring at Dundalk recently but should run his usual race. He is a C&D winner, along with Ano Manna, a less-exposed three-year-old who ran well in a big-field Curragh handicap recently. Three-time winner Run The Jewels was slowly away when well held on his only run this year, while Qaabil's only win was over this distance on fast ground. Sir John Monash was well beaten at Galway but had previously shown form at this level.

SKONTONOVSKI had been given a chance by the handicapper and took advantage when returning to winning ways at Dundalk last week. Able to race off a 2 lb lower mark here, he makes fair appeal in his follow-up bid. Ano Manna and Portmagee head the list of dangers.

Ano Manna must go well but so might SIR JOHN MONASH, who ran a good first race for this yard and now goes in a tongue-tie.

18:50 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5.5/1 +15%) Book Of Tales	5.5/1(+15%)	(1) Book Of Tales 5.5/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1¾m), twice a winner in 2023 for Charlie Johnston. Changed hands for 30,000 gns in July and he's much respected now starting out over hurdles. Winner at up to 1m6f on the Flat on fast surfaces; may prefer a more galloping track.
2 2nd (8) (11/1 -10%) Grain Of Hope	11/1(-10%)	(8) Grain Of Hope 11/1, Half-sister to useful hurdler Zanjabeel. A fair maiden on Flat for Charlie Johnston, good second in 14f Thirsk handicap in July. Changed hands since for 19,000 gns. Considered newcomer. Nearly won over 1m6f on final Flat start (good to firm); ought not fail on stamina grounds.
3 3rd (6) (8/1 +20%) Dance Havana	8/1(+20%)	(6) Dance Havana 8/1, Dual winner on Flat, most recently when taking 14f Thirsk handicap in July. Encouraging fourth in Uttoxeter juvenile on her hurdling debut so needs considering. Just denied Grain Of Hope on Flat last month; 2m inadequate on hurdling debut since.
4 4th (4) (28/1 +44%) Steven Seagull	28/1(+44%)	(4) Steven Seagull 28/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Well held at Stratford on hurdling debut so others appeal more. Nearly 40l behind City Of Ruins on hurdling debut, and well held back on the Flat since..
5th 5th (7) (25/1 -317%) Feach Amach	25/1(-317%)	(7) Feach Amach 25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Jim Bolger, sixth of 9 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Not ruled out for her new yard starting out in this sphere. Peak Flat RPR of 80, though 0-7; all headgear off for hurdling/British/stable debut..
6th 6th (3) (40/1 -60%) Ocean Ridge	40/1(-60%)	(3) Ocean Ridge 40/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, only tenth of 13 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 20 days ago. More is needed now going hurdling. Hasn't quite seen out 8.5f-11.5f on the Flat this summer; may appreciate more time.
7th 7th (5) (2.25/1 +25%) Unification	2.25/1(+25%)	(5) Unification 2.25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Jim Bolger, sixth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good) 61 days ago. Much respected on his yard/hurdling bow. 0-5 on Flat (RPR 74), but related to jumps winners and has joined some smart connections.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (1.38/1 -10%) City Of Ruins	1.38/1(-10%)	(2) City Of Ruins 1.38/1, Promising sort who comes here on the back of a very good second of 12 in juvenile hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft, 9/4) 21 days ago. Holds leading claims. Stratford second this month sets form standard (despite some awkward jumps); player again.

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18:50 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

CITY OF RUINS has shaped on his two starts to date as though a win could be just around the corner and he's fancied to shed his maiden tag. Donald McCain's charge was beaten just under five lengths last time when a clear second over the extended 2m at Stratford, and he can go one better in this contest if taking another step forward. Unification is having his first run over timber after being with Jim Bolger in Ireland and commands respect, while Book Of Tales can also have a say.

A few of these bring potential, not least CITY OF RUINS who was a promising runner-up at Stratford last time and can go one better now. Dance Havana could emerge as the chief threat to Donald McCain's charge, with hurdling newcomers Book of Tales and Unification also in the picture.

18:55 Leopardstown Listed 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Harbour Wind	4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Harbour Wind 4.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. 15/8 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 7-runner minor event at Navan (10f, soft) 40 days ago, forging clear. Trainer going well. Needs a couple of these to falter. Steps up in trip here and developing into a high class performer; should go well.
2 2nd (6) (16/1 +43%) Young Ireland	16/1(+43%)	(6) Young Ireland 16/1, Useful colt. Winner at Cork in May. 16/1, 13 lengths last of 6 to Layfayette in Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Last of six in Sunday's Royal Whip; well exposed and others look much more likely.
3 3rd (4) (14/1 -155%) St Vincents Garden	14/1(-155%)	(4) St Vincents Garden 14/1, Very good 9 lengths sixth of 14 to Gregory in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (14.2f, good, 22/1) 64 days ago, barely adequate test. Cheekpieces on 1st time. May well do better. Looks more of a dour stayer than many of his rivals here; others preferred.
4 4th (2) (14/1 -27%) Etna Rosso	14/1(-27%)	(2) Etna Rosso 14/1, Winner at Limerick in April and much better form in defeat both starts since, excellent 8¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Gregory in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (14.2f, good, 33/1) 64 days ago. Equalled his best when fifth in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; should go well here.
5th 5th (5) (0.62/1 +50%) Waltham	0.62/1(+50%)	(5) Waltham 0.62/1, Promising individual. 2 wins from 2 runs this year. Evens, won 7-runner minor event at this course (12.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago, impressively. That is just about the best form on offer and there's plenty more to come. Looks an exciting young stayer; this will give us a much better idea of his capabilities.
6th 6th (1) (7/1 -100%) Alexandroupolis	7/1(-100%)	(1) Alexandroupolis 7/1, Taking debut winner in the autumn. 4/5, 4½ lengths third of 6 to White Birch in Ballysax Stakes at this course (10f, heavy). Off 144 days. Significantly up in trip and he retains potential for leading connections. Steps up in trip and has an entry in both St Legers; a very interesting runner here.
7th 7th (8) (66/1 -200%) Endless Sunshine	66/1(-200%)	(8) Endless Sunshine 66/1, 14/1, won 9-runner maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft) on debut 74 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and she will progress, but this looks a tough ask. Given an opening mark of 84 after a debut win at Navan; tough task but open to improvement.

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18:55 Leopardstown Listed 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WALTHAM has been ultra impressive in two starts to date and the exciting Roaring Lion colt is taken to extend his unbeaten record. Both his wins have come at this venue and he goes out in trip now by another two furlongs. The likely quick ground is a slight cause for concern, with his trainer Ger Lyons commenting after his most recent win: "I'd say he needs an ease in the ground to be at his best and to be safe." Of those with a mark, there is just 3lb between six of them. The O'Brien clan are responsible for half the field, with Aidan's Alexandroupolis given second preference. Third when odds-on in the Ballysax Stakes in April, he steps up in trip now and it'll be interesting to see how he fares. An easy winner at Navan in July, Harbour Wind is two from three and is another leading hope.

WALTHAM has created a fine impression at this venue, winning both starts by 9 lengths in total and he can take the step up in grade in his stride. Alexandroupolis is also open to plenty of progress on his third start, while Amusement is more exposed but is a key player on form.

The unbeaten WALTHAM(nap) in two runs here has looked an exciting young stayer and he can make the step up

19:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (9/1 -13%) Finery	9/1(-13%)	(4) Finery 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 3/1) 81 days ago. Should be suited by return to this track, so worth taking a chance on. Record here reads 12121 and is back off her last winning mark; one for the shortlist.
2 2nd (8) (6/1 +40%) Nasim	6/1(+40%)	(8) Nasim 6/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (18/1) at this course (10f) 30 days ago. Should be well suited by this drop back in trip, so not a forlorn hope. Back off the same mark as when successful over C&D in February; worth a second look.
3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +44%) Last Hoorah	4.5/1(+44%)	(3) Last Hoorah 4.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Good second at Kempton in June but now 0-13 in handicaps.
4 4th (9) (4/1 +60%) Beautiful Crown	4/1(+60%)	(9) Beautiful Crown 4/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 29 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for that. Narrowly beaten in his last two visits here but is just 2-28.
5th 5th (10) (11/1 +8%) Asdaa	11/1(+8%)	(10) Asdaa 11/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 20 days ago. Just running respectably of late. 8lb lower than when successful (C&D in January) but below form lately.
6th 6th (2) (4.5/1 -50%) Covert Mission	4.5/1(-50%)	(2) Covert Mission 4.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 16 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. 5-17 on the AW; well drawn and should go well again.
7th 7th (1) (12/1 -71%) George Morland	12/1(-71%)	(1) George Morland 12/1, 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, very good second of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Back down in trip. Worth considering. Ran better last time and 5lb below last winning mark, but has an awkward draw.
8th 8th (6) (33/1 -106%) Bruno's Gold	33/1(-106%)	(6) Bruno's Gold 33/1, 40/1, last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 49 days ago. Struggling for form lately and others make more appeal. Last three efforts have been poor; best watched for now.
9th 9th (5) (6/1 -100%) Crack Regiment	6/1(-100%)	(5) Crack Regiment 6/1, C&D winner. 13/2, below form third of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 84 days ago. One to note back up in trip after a break. 11lb below last winning mark; interesting back on AW and return to this trip a positive.

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19:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

CRACK REGIMENT was a modest third on his latest outing over 7f at Yarmouth but he is fancied to return to his best form back on the all-weather. Henry Spiller's six-year-old was beaten just a head into second on his penultimate outing over 7f at Kempton and he appears primed to offer a bold bid off the same mark. Covert Mission is a consistent performer and he should run his race, while George Morland commands respect too.

FINERY is on a handy mark and tends to save her best for this C&D, so she's fancied to get back to winning ways. Crack Regiment is also back under more suitable conditions returning from a break, so he's a danger and a solid showing from George Morland seems likely.

19:10 Killarney Handicap 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2.5/1 +9%) Jesse Evans	2.5/1(+9%)	(5) Jesse Evans 2.5/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 16/1, very good second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Returns to the Flat after another near miss in the Galway Hurdle; big player.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 +20%) Grecian Slipper	8/1(+20%)	(2) Grecian Slipper 8/1, 13/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (11.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Considered. Looks handicapped about right but hasn't had many chances over this sort of trip.
3 3rd (10) (4/1 +56%) Marvelosa	4/1(+56%)	(10) Marvelosa 4/1, Winner at Sligo in May. 8/1, good third of 9 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Can give a good account. Only won the once but continues to knock on the door and ran well last weekend.
4 4th (3) (14/1 -17%) Last Ammo	14/1(-17%)	(3) Last Ammo 14/1, 40/1, career best when winning 19-runner handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Mon Coeur, suited by emphasis on stamina. Not ruled out. A stone higher than when beating Mon Coeur at Galway, so likely to need more.
5th 5th (11) (7/1 -40%) Mr Escobar	7/1(-40%)	(11) Mr Escobar 7/1, 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tailed-off thirteenth of 19 to Last Ammo in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Something to find on form. Still early days with Willie Mullins but hard to be confident about him at the minute.
6th 6th (8) (20/1 -25%) Female Soldier	20/1(-25%)	(8) Female Soldier 20/1, 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 5 days ago, missing break. Cheekpieces back on. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Has gone 0-13 since her winning debut and has had some chances in handicaps.
7th 7th (4) (2.75/1 +17%) Mon Coeur	2.75/1(+17%)	(4) Mon Coeur 2.75/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Won 11-runner handicap (2/1) at Galway (11.8f, soft) 19 days ago, driven clear. Trainer going well. Player. Recent Galway winner over 1m4f; 10lb rise asks plenty of him in this company.
8th 8th (6) (125/1 -89%) Caradoc	125/1(-89%)	(6) Caradoc 125/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 33/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Useful in Britain but over shorter distances; below par for current yard thus far.
9th 9th (7) (12/1 -33%) Mr Rango	12/1(-33%)	(7) Mr Rango 12/1, Creditable third of 6 in handicap (11/4) at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft) 31 days ago. One for the shortlist. Fair latest run over 1m4f but wins have been at 1m2f; others can see this out better.

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19:10 Killarney Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

JESSE EVANS was touched off for the second time in a Galway Hurdle recently, is at his best on a sound surface and is suited by this flat distance. A winner at Leopardstown last month, he is consistent and should compete from his rating. Shanroe shoulders top weight but seems made for races over 1m6f on easy ground and should also challenge. Last Ammo defeated Mon Coeur to win at Galway but as the pair finished 13 lengths of the third, each was hit with respective 14lb and 10lb rises. Easy ground may have brought about improvement in Last Ammo while Mon Coeur made use of his preserved 80-rating to win at Galway three days later but now faces a tougher task. Mr Rango finished 1.5 lengths behind Last Ammon at Ballinrobe and while now 11lb better off, is exposed at this level. Grecian Slipper's best form is over shorter distances and has enough weight while Marvelosa isn't ahead of the handicapper. Mr Escobar went out alarmingly quickly at Galway.

JESSE EVANS arrives on the back of a very good Galway second so is fancied to go one better now at the chief expense of recent Galway scorers Mon Coeur and Shanroe who can chase home Noel Meade's 7-y-o in that order.

Plenty with chances in a competitive renewal. MARVELOSA continues to run well and will effectively carry only 8st 1lb.

19:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (5/1 -50%) Tango Echo Charlie	5/1(-50%)	(2) Tango Echo Charlie 5/1, Uttoxeter scorer last year who looked a bit rusty on reappearance in June. Ran much better but ultimately spurned a great opportunity when runner-up back there (23.3f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago (lost all momentum when very awkward last) and now attentions are turned to fences. Not far off another Uttoxeter hurdles win latest (heavy); back up 3lb switched to fences.
2 2nd (3) (2/1 +40%) Hardy Boy	2/1(+40%)	(3) Hardy Boy 2/1, Dual hurdles winner who opened his account over fences at the third attempt at Huntingdon in May, despite again jumping none too fluently. Respectable second at Worcester last month and shaped better than the result when third at Market Rasen since. Should be involved. Drop back from extended 3m a likely plus; player if behaviour and jumping both hold up.
3 3rd (4) (4/1 +20%) Friary Rock	4/1(+20%)	(4) Friary Rock 4/1, Made a winning return at Perth (20.1f, good) in May and backed that up with a decent third at Market Rasen a fortnight later. Run of decent form halted at Worcester (20f, good) last time and this 9-week break may well have done him good. Dual 2m4f Perth winner for current handler (good); poor latest but two months off since.
4 4th (7) (8/1 -23%) Dindin	8/1(-23%)	(7) Dindin 8/1, Consistent this year, resuming winning ways at Worcester in June. Rare below-par fifth at same course in July but wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Worcester winner in June (2m7f, good); placed three times at Fontwell; minor claims again.
5th 5th (5) (22/1 -83%) Joly Maker	22/1(-83%)	(5) Joly Maker 22/1, Reliable sort who scored at Stratford (19.4f) in April. Bit underwhelming since and is at least now back to his last winning mark. Back down to his last winning mark, but could have done with longer since his last race.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (5/1 +44%) Glengeever	5/1(+44%)	(1) Glengeever 5/1, Point winner/dual winner over hurdles. Runner-up first 2 starts in this sphere but ran a shocker having attracted support at Newton Abbot (21f, good) last month. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Should have won a Hexham chase two starts back (2m4f, good); well below par last time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (6.5/1 -117%) Sermando	6.5/1(-117%)	(6) Sermando 6.5/1, Positive start for this yard when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham and backed that up when third at Worcester in June. Unlucky to bump into a handicap blot reverted to fences at latter course (20f, heavy) 4 weeks ago so can continue his good work. Consistent for new connections, including when second at Worcester over fences latest.

LTO Selection:

19:20 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

A very open contest and a chance is taken on TANGO ECHO CHARLIE, who was a mile in front of his closest pursuer when second over the extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter last time. He looks well worth a chance on his fencing debut. The consistent Hardy Boy shouldn't be ruled out, while Sermando should also be thereabouts on the back of his Worcester second.

HARDY BOY may not be the most fluent of jumpers, but he's acquitted himself well on all completed starts over the larger obstacles so far and Ben Pauling's 6-y-o is narrowly preferred to double his tally back down in trip at the expense of Sermando, who was unlucky to bump into a handicap blot reverted to fences at Worcester 4 weeks ago. The lightly raced 9-y-o Tango Echo Charlie makes his chasing debut and he looks best of the remainder.

He's not for everyone, but if on his best behaviour HARDY BOY can capitalise on the drop back in trip, ahead of Friary Rock.

19:25 Leopardstown Maiden 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (2/1 +27%) Pivotal Revive	2/1(+27%)	(9) Pivotal Revive 2/1, Thrice-raced colt. Second of 14 in maiden (5/2) at Dundalk (8f) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Big shout. His mark of 77 looks workable; contender here in first-time cheekpieces.
2 2nd (11) (1.75/1 +22%) Walsingham	1.75/1(+22%)	(11) Walsingham 1.75/1, Fairly useful colt. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 2/1, respectable third of 11 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft), running on. Off 100 days. One to consider. Consistent colt from in-form stable; unlucky at Cork when getting no run; should go close.
3 3rd (6) (11/1 -22%) Highland Rahy	11/1(-22%)	(6) Highland Rahy 11/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Bit below form fourth of 14 in maiden (28/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 54 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Gelded since his last run last month and tried in cheekpieces; hard to know what to expect.
4 4th (7) (16/1 +11%) Jack Red Cloud	16/1(+11%)	(7) Jack Red Cloud 16/1, €10,000 foal, £7,000 yearling, €8,000 2-y-o, Sioux Nation gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Greenback Boogie and 2-y-o 6f winner Boeotus. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 1m-10.7f winner Tom Melbourne. Best watched on debut but not a total shock if he got involved.
5th 5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Alexander John	5/1(-11%)	(2) Alexander John 5/1, Fairly useful colt. Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. 13/2, respectable fourth of 11 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Good fourth in a 7f Galway maiden last time and should make his presence felt.
6th 6th (3) (25/1 -355%) Firm Handshake	25/1(-355%)	(3) Firm Handshake 25/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Respectable fifth of 16 in maiden (14/1) at Limerick (8f, good) 62 days ago. Has failed to build on his Cork debut in three starts since and others preferred here.
7th 7th (8) (50/1 -317%) Limestone Red	50/1(-317%)	(8) Limestone Red 50/1, Once-raced gelding. 25/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on debut 43 days ago. Late progress over 7f at Fairyhouse on debut; should be better for that experience.
8th 8th (10) (8.5/1 -42%) Shanadar	8.5/1(-42%)	(10) Shanadar 8.5/1, Thrice-raced colt. First run since leaving M. Halford when sixth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 7/1) 43 days ago. Behind Pivotal Revive on his seasonal bow at Dundalk last month; has a bit to find.
9th 9th (1) (100/1 -52%) Gujarat	100/1(-52%)	(1) Gujarat 100/1, Once-raced gelding. 150/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) on debut 5 days ago. Well beaten in a maiden on softening ground at Cork on Friday and looks up against it.
10th 10th (4) (150/1 -127%) Glencullen	150/1(-127%)	(4) Glencullen 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Twelfth of 15 in maiden (50/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Soundly beaten in two maidens over 6f, most recently at the Curragh on Saturday.
11th 11th (5) (150/1 -50%) Go Til Its Over	150/1(-50%)	(5) Go Til Its Over 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, last of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 43 days ago. Failed to beat a single rival in two maidens and no apparent chance here.

LTO Selection:

19:25 Leopardstown Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

While without a win in 11 starts, ALEXANDER JOHN might finally make the breakthrough here. The highest-rated of those with a mark, the Luke Comer-trained colt has been highly tried and was a respectable eighth in the 2000 Guineas at the Curragh in May, before again running with credit in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Fourth at Galway on his most recent start, he may appreciate a return to quick ground now. Dermot Weld has his horses in fine form and the master of Rosewell House is represented by Walsingham. A brother to dual-Group 3 winner Duke De Sessa, the bay colt has some solid form to his name and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Second on his three starts to date, Pivotal Revive is tried in cheekpieces for the first time and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to prevail. Cheekpieces are also tried on Highland Rahy and with a mark of 80, he is another leading hope.

PIVOTAL REVIVE has found just the one too strong on all 3 of his starts but his form is progressive and the fitting of headgear can see him go one better. Alexander John and Walsingham are others to consider.

19:35 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (4.5/1 -100%) Aljari	4.5/1(-100%)	(4) Aljari 4.5/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 10/1, won 7-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago, despite meeting trouble. Should make a bold bid to complete a hat-trick. Bids for a hat-trick from a 2lb higher mark; still well treated on old form.
2 2nd (5) (4.5/1 +36%) Maxi Boy	4.5/1(+36%)	(5) Maxi Boy 4.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2019. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Has gone 18 starts without a win since his successful racecourse debut.
3 3rd (9) (5.5/1 +31%) Chola Empire	5.5/1(+31%)	(9) Chola Empire 5.5/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (3/1) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Remains of interest. Disappointing on turf last time but record over C&D reads 122; should fare better.
4 4th (6) (22/1 -175%) Siam Fox	22/1(-175%)	(6) Siam Fox 22/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft) 33 days ago. Others preferred. Not so good since winning at Yarmouth and another furlong would have been preferable.
5th 5th (8) (6/1 -50%) Riot	6/1(-50%)	(8) Riot 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in July. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Should get involved if they go a strong pace. C&D winner in May and scored at Doncaster last month; interesting back here.
6th 6th (7) (2.25/1 +68%) Wyvern	2.25/1(+68%)	(7) Wyvern 2.25/1, Visored for 1st time, second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 46 days ago. Can make presence felt. Beaten a neck by an in-form rival over C&D last month; major player if building on that.
7th 7th (1) (7.5/1 +46%) Meishar	7.5/1(+46%)	(1) Meishar 7.5/1, 18/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, soft) 33 days ago. Has work to do. 5-20 on the AW and 0-12 on turf but will need to be at his best to give the weight away.

LTO Selection:

19:35 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

WYVERN showed marked improvement for the application of a first-time visor over C&D latest, headgear which is retained, and he has only gone up 2lb for that second-placed effort. Aljari is seeking a hat-trick after showing his versatility by securing a double over different trips, and he warrants plenty of respect too. Riot is a C&D winner who is well treated off a mark of 81, so he's noted as well.

ALJARI is in the middle of a resurgence and did well to get up having met trouble at Windsor last month, so he's fancied to complete the hat-trick for all that this looks a reasonable event for the grade. Riot has been in good order and should be on the premises again, while Wyvern deserves respect having found only one too good over C&D last time.

19:40 Killarney Handicap 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (18/1 +55%) Jake Peter	18/1(+55%)	(7) Jake Peter 18/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2019. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 20/1) 44 days ago. Not much to shout about in seven starts since returning from a lengthy break.
2 2nd (6) (5/1 +17%) Chatterbox	5/1(+17%)	(6) Chatterbox 5/1, Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, soft, 15/2) 13 days ago. Others look better treated. Beaten about 5l in her two runs this season and might be nearing peak fitness.
3 3rd (9) (3.2/1 -7%) Barometer	3.2/1(-7%)	(9) Barometer 3.2/1, Creditable third of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to soft, 4/1) 28 days ago, well positioned. Likely to be on the premises. Consistent this year without being able to get the job done; unlikely to be far away.
4 4th (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Rich Belief	6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Rich Belief 6.5/1, 14/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 47 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap back on. Fairly useful on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Not discounted. 3lb higher than for April's win and recent efforts could have been better.
5th 5th (8) (7.5/1 -25%) Viceregent	7.5/1(-25%)	(8) Viceregent 7.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (11/4) at Tipperary (12.5f, soft) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Capable 6yo but only 1-33 and has been placed too many times for comfort.
6th 6th (5) (5.5/1 +54%) Weather Alert	5.5/1(+54%)	(5) Weather Alert 5.5/1, Bit below form tenth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good, 14/1) 11 days ago. LIkely to strip fitter for that and is becoming well handicapped. Recently returned from a mammoth absence and was well behind Zileo at the Curragh.
7th 7th (2) (14/1 -56%) Wrecking Ball Paul	14/1(-56%)	(2) Wrecking Ball Paul 14/1, 33/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Winning hurdler in June; subsequent Flat exploits nothing to shout about.
8th 8th (10) (28/1 +58%) Vintage Gold	28/1(+58%)	(10) Vintage Gold 28/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.8f, good, 28/1) 59 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Maiden who has been struggling under both codes this year; out of the handicap.
9th 9th (3) (4/1 -100%) Zileo	4/1(-100%)	(3) Zileo 4/1, 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good) 11 days ago, better placed than most. Makes plenty of appeal. In this new headgear combination, he was second in a huge field at the Curragh.

LTO Selection:

19:40 Killarney Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BAROMETER has a good course record despite not winning at this track. A useful stayer, he has three runner-ups and one third-placing from five course runs, comes here in good form under a 4lb claimer and is ground-versatile. Zileo was behind the selection here in July and while his only win was in France in April 2021, ran well over this distance when finishing second of 21 at the Curragh 11 days ago. Rich Belief was well held over hurdles last month but won over a similar flat distance in April and seems ground-versatile. Keen-going Wrecking Ball Paul has useful bits of form but is a handful while Viceregent ran well at Ballinrobe in July but has won just once from 33 career starts. Votre Homme runs in his first handicap while nine-race maiden Chatterbox ran well here last October. Five-time winner Jake Peter has been well held recently.

ZILEO reacted well to blinkers when second in a more competitive event than this at the Curragh last time and he's fancied to go one better if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Barometer and Viceregent look the chief threats.

The 8yo BAROMETER continues to knock on the door and he so nearly won this 12 months ago off the very same mark.

19:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (3.5/1 +42%) Watergrange Jack	3.5/1(+42%)	(7) Watergrange Jack 3.5/1, With the cheekpieces left off, gained a first success of the season when winning 10-runner handicap at Worcester (20f) 23 days ago, reverted to more patient tactics but having nothing to spare. More required as he goes up in grade. Career-high mark after recent 2m4f win but more convincing than some.
2 2nd (4) (8/1 +0%) Ile De Jersey	8/1(+0%)	(4) Ile De Jersey 8/1, Successful over fences at Southwell in November and, after 5 months off, ran her best race back over hurdles when third at Aintree (20f) in May. However, in refitted tongue strap, found less than looked likely in handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. Needs to resume her progess. Still open to improvement over fences and hurdles; conditions suit; respected.
3 3rd (6) (16/1 +36%) Irish Prophecy	16/1(+36%)	(6) Irish Prophecy 16/1, Went close in a Warwick handicap chase (25.4f) in September last year but hasn't gone on from that effort since, again not seeing out his race when mid-field at Bangor 20 days ago. Others more persuasive as he returns to hurdling. On a modest run of form over fences and hurdles; usually wears aids but not today.
4 4th (8) (3.33/1 +26%) Uggy Uggy Uggy	3.33/1(+26%)	(8) Uggy Uggy Uggy 3.33/1, Going the right way and opened account in convincing style in novice at Stratford (18.7f) in July. Ran at least as well when runner-up in handicap at Cartmel (17.2) next time, faring best of those from off the pace. Major player. Impressive 2m2f winner in July; good 2nd since; still open to improvement.
5th 5th (9) (5/1 +38%) The Height Of Fame	5/1(+38%)	(9) The Height Of Fame 5/1, Landed a 4-timer last season, winning twice at this C&D, and returned from 5 months off with a creditable second at Newton Abbot (21.6f) in July, albeit no match for Bashful Boy. Not discredited when making the frame at Worcester last time and he can give another good account. Four consecutive wins between May and November 2022 (good); not back to best since break.
6th 6th (10) (28/1 +44%) Thahab Ifraj	28/1(+44%)	(10) Thahab Ifraj 28/1, Capitalised on a falling mark when successful at this course (17.7f) a year ago but below that level on his 4 subsequent starts. Back on the level, made more impact than of late when third at Bath last month, but others still make more appeal. 4lb below latest winning mark over hurdles; went close back on the Flat last time.
7th 7th (3) (10/1 -11%) Name In Lights	10/1(-11%)	(3) Name In Lights 10/1, After a spell over fences, got back on track reverted to hurdling when scoring in handicap at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in June. Below-par effot next time, but ran much better when third back at Newton Abbot (21.6f) last month. Capable of getting involved. Winning return to hurdles in June (3m2f); close up over 2m5f latest; not dismissed.
8th 8th (5) (16/1 -113%) Norley	16/1(-113%)	(5) Norley 16/1, Improved last season, scoring twice over hurdles before successful on second start over fences at Huntingdon in April. Ran well when narrowly denied in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f) in June, but not in the same form next time. Back over hurdles with cheekpieces now applied. Having a good summer but not on his game in July; reverts to hurdles; cheekpieces added.
9th 9th (1) (5/1 -233%) Bashful Boy	5/1(-233%)	(1) Bashful Boy 5/1, After falling both starts in April, better than even returned to the Flat when recording back-to-back wins in May/June. Continued that form back over hurdles as he completed a cross-code hat-trick at Newton Abbot (21.6f) by 10 lengths from The Height of Fame last time. Not taken lightly. Fell twice before two Flat wins; had confidence-giver when winning back hurdling in July.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (25/1 +24%) Solo Saxophone	25/1(+24%)	(2) Solo Saxophone 25/1, Won twice over hurdles at Worcester last summer but has struggled for form after 7 months off this season, pulled up on his last 2 starts including tried over fences on his latest outing. Back hurdling and needs the return of a visor to help spark a revival. Multiple Flat/hurdle wins; well below best in three 2023 runs, Flat, hurdle and chase.

LTO Selection:

19:50 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

BASHFUL BOY won as he liked over the extended 2m5f at Newton Abbot last time and he looks primed to follow up. David Pipe's charge has been raised 8lb for that 10-length success and that doesn't appear likely to halt his progression. Watergrange Jack also won last time out over 2m4f at Worcester, but a 4lb rise for that neck success may leave him vulnerable to some better treated rivals, while Uggy Uggy Uggy should also be on the scene.

UGGY UGGY UGGY has shown improved form on his last 2 starts, closing all the way to the line when runner-up at Cartmel on his latest outing, and he can continue his progress as he goes up in trip. Bashful Boy isn't taken lightly, though, in his bid for a cross-code 4-timer, while The Height of Fame can also go well back at this course.

19:55 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (25/1 -14%) Arthur's Victory	25/1(-14%)	(8) Arthur's Victory 25/1, 40/1, respectable seventh of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Running respectably since starting off for this yard in June but doesn't make much appeal.
1 1st (9) (7/1 -8%) Fratas	7/1(-8%)	(9) Fratas 7/1, Career best when winning 17-runner handicap (11/2) at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago, driven out. Unexposed over this sort of trip. Landed 17-runner 3yo handicap on second start of the week at Galway; 8lb higher mark here.
2 2nd (2) (1.88/1 +32%) Adelaise	1.88/1(+32%)	(2) Adelaise 1.88/1, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to firm, 5/1) 53 days ago. Shortlist material on efforts prior to that over this 1m trip. Maybe 7f was a bit sharp last time and she's had a break since; handicapped to win.
3 3rd (6) (7/1 -27%) Arch Enemy	7/1(-27%)	(6) Arch Enemy 7/1, Latest win at Listowel in June. 7/1, very good second of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 23 days ago. May not be totally straightforward but she's clearly in excellent heart. Nabbed late on over extended 1m at Galway; up 4lb; should give Wesley Joyce a good spin.
4 4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Independent Expert	8/1(+11%)	(4) Independent Expert 8/1, Run best excused when fifth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Sligo (10.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, slowly away and denied a clear run. Back down in trip. Just prevailed over subsequent improver at Limerick (1m); not clear run twice since.
5th 5th (10) (22/1 -57%) Cnodian	22/1(-57%)	(10) Cnodian 22/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. 12/1, respectable eighth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. 3 wins over 6f/6.5f but finished well when second over C&D in June; held since; 5lb wrong.
6th 6th (1) (12/1 +14%) Celtic Crown	12/1(+14%)	(1) Celtic Crown 12/1, Course winner. Latest win here in July. 15/2, 10½ lengths last of 10 to Miramis in listed race at Galway (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Gained fifth career win over C&D last month; well held twice at Galway but not ruled out.
7th 7th (7) (8/1 -100%) Letiza	8/1(-100%)	(7) Letiza 8/1, Career best when winning 9-runner maiden (10/3) at Gowran (9.4f, good) 8 days ago. More on her plate back in a handicap. Placed four times in maidens before getting off the mark at Gowran (9.5f); 1m looks sharp.
8th 8th (5) (5.5/1 +0%) Touching Clouds	5.5/1(+0%)	(5) Touching Clouds 5.5/1, 15/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago, conceding first run. Represents in-form yard and a bold bid seems assured. Beaten fractions over C&D last month and merits consideration off 2lb higher mark.
9th 9th (3) (10/1 -25%) Helpmeout	10/1(-25%)	(3) Helpmeout 10/1, C&D winner. 16/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt. Dual C&D winner last summer and running well in defeat this term; likely to be thereabouts.

LTO Selection:

19:55 Leopardstown Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ADELAISE should appreciate this drop in class and she looks the one to beat with Wayne Hassett claiming 7lb. The Lawman four-year-old has been competing in valuable handicaps of late and has acquitted herself well. She went down by just over a length on her penultimate outing at Royal Ascot and that piece of form looks very strong in the context of this race. One of two three-year-old's in the line-up, Galway winner Fratas is given second preference. With Jamie Powell's claim, she will carry over a stone less than the selection. A dual course and distance winner, Helpmeout is another leading hope. A generally consistent performer, the Mastercraftsman chestnut should give a good account of herself. A close-up fourth over the course and distance last month, Touching Clouds is sure to have plenty of supporters, while top-weight Celtic Crown and Gowran winner Letiza are others that warrant respect.

This looks pretty open but the return to 1m will suit ADELAISE and with a good-value 7 lb claimer on, she looks the one to be with. Helpmeout and Fratas are a couple of potential threats.

Plenty of these have chances but ADELAISE is on a mark she can win off and maybe Wayne Hassett's claim can help get her over the line

20:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (28/1 -75%) Tradesman	28/1(-75%)	(12) Tradesman 28/1, Maiden who ran one of his better races (in refitted blinkers) when third of 9 in minor event at Yarmouth (10f) in July. However, proved disappointing back in handicap company at Lingfield (10f, heavy) 19 days ago. Bounce back called for. It's possible to argue his best form came over C&D and he's 9lb lower now; none too solid.
2 2nd (9) (5.5/1 +66%) Team Endeavour	5.5/1(+66%)	(9) Team Endeavour 5.5/1, Winner at Wetherby (2m) in June. 10/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (2m, heavy) 21 days ago, seemingly unsuited by the testing conditions. However, in good hands and he remains pretty low mileage as a stayer, so better showing distinctly possible. Upped from about 1m3f to 2m for narrow win at Wetherby in June; tailed off on heavy since.
3 3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Trusty Scout	14/1(+0%)	(8) Trusty Scout 14/1, Infrequent winner but comes here in decent nick, finishing close-up fourth in steadily-run handicap at Catterick (12f) 16 days ago. Can give another good account back on an artificial surface. Kempton 2nd in May and close 4th at Catterick latest; worth this first attempt beyond 1m4f.
4 4th (1) (8.5/1 +39%) Estrela Star	8.5/1(+39%)	(1) Estrela Star 8.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, good to firm, 50/1) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and return to this track rates a plus. May have needed his only start this summer (50-1, turf) and he's well handicapped.
5th 5th (2) (3.5/1 +22%) Geelong	3.5/1(+22%)	(2) Geelong 3.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Kempton (12f) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Can go well. Down the weights and bang there on his last three starts; should be again.
6th 6th (7) (2.5/1 +50%) Socialist Agenda	2.5/1(+50%)	(7) Socialist Agenda 2.5/1, Multiple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler who, (strong in betting) wasn't seen to best effect making handicap debut in this sphere when fifth at Wolverhampton (14f) 3 weeks ago, running on without being ideally placed. Well worth another chance from this mark. Major flat patch before finishing close up on Flat handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f).
7th 7th (10) (18/1 -157%) Buford	18/1(-157%)	(10) Buford 18/1, On a lengthy losing run but he turned in best effort of the campaign (in first-time blinkers) when runner-up at Wolverhampton (14f) 3 weeks ago, tying up late on. Fancied to be thereabouts again if headgear has desired effect once more. Sole win (27 races) was August 2021 but he went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) latest.
8th 8th (6) (10/1 -122%) Steel Helmet	10/1(-122%)	(6) Steel Helmet 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in June. 6/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 26 days ago, ridden under 3f out and keeping on well. Thereabouts again in present groove for all his mark is creeping up. 1m6f wins at Wolverhampton this May and June; close call at Newcastle on latest start.
9th 9th (3) (10/1 -122%) Ask Peter	10/1(-122%)	(3) Ask Peter 10/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap (11/1) at Hamilton (12.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago, very much having run of race. More on his plate under a penalty. Hamilton (1m4f, soft) 10 days ago saw her off the mark at 14th attempt; comparable AW form.
10th 10th (11) (11/1 +0%) Foursome	11/1(+0%)	(11) Foursome 11/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 11/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good) 35 days ago, effort under 3f out and plugging on. 19-race maiden; this is her first go on Polytrack; most 2023 form gives her a place squeak.
11th 11th (13) (150/1 -275%) Ulysses	150/1(-275%)	(13) Ulysses 150/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Poor on last Flat outing and he's hard to warm to. Both of his wins were over hurdles; no significant impact on the Flat in recent years.
12th 12th (4) (100/1 -400%) Desert Glory	100/1(-400%)	(4) Desert Glory 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, first run since leaving James Tate/gelded finished well held last of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (12f, good) 27 days ago, racing off the pace and always behind. Switch to handicaps a plus at least now but others preferred. No solid claims but going handicapping is much more realistic.

LTO Selection:

20:05 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Geelong is likely to be up there in the market after his clear second at Kempton last week, but he can be slowly into stride which could cause problems from stall one. Therefore, the vote instead goes to BUFORD, who had the aforementioned gelding and Socialist Agenda (fifth) behind when only narrowly denied in this grade last time at Wolverhampton. Ask Peter carries 5lb extra after her Hamilton success and she isn't out of it either.

SOCIALIST AGENDA wasn't seen to best effect when well backed and fifth making his handicap debut in this sphere at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago, not ideally placed off a modest tempo, and he's worth chancing to take a step forward given his exploits in bumpers/over hurdles. Geelong is proving consistent and is feared, with Bath scorer Big Jimbo and Steel Helmet completing the shortlist.

20:10 Killarney Stakes 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (3.33/1 -33%) M C Muldoon	3.33/1(-33%)	(4) M C Muldoon 3.33/1, Useful gelding. Off 22 months before fair fourth of 6 in minor event at Galway (14.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 20 days ago. One to consider with that run under his belt. Useful at his peak and was an encouraging fourth on recent return from a long absence.
1 1st (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Almuhit	6.5/1(-63%)	(3) Almuhit 6.5/1, Useful gelding. Seventeenth of 20 in handicap at Galway (16.8f, heavy, 28/1) 24 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Inferior hurdler to some of these but better known for his Flat exploits; ran well in July.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 +38%) Minella Mate	5/1(+38%)	(2) Minella Mate 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 66/1, won 16-runner maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) on flat debut 22 days ago, keeping on well. Significantly up in trip. Not ruled out. 66-1 when beating the Irish Derby fifth in a 1m4f maiden at Galway.
3 3rd (5) (1.1/1 +27%) Pied Piper	1.1/1(+27%)	(5) Pied Piper 1.1/1, Useful on Flat for John and Thady Gosden and has made into a smart hurdler, last of six in Punchestown Champion Hurdle 118 days ago. Most interesting back on the level. High-class hurdle who nearly won at Cheltenham in March; no slouch on the Flat.
4 4th (7) (8/1 -100%) Seddon	8/1(-100%)	(7) Seddon 8/1, Smart jumps winner who completed a four-timer in 18-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Punchestown (19.1f, good to soft) 117 days ago. Player on his belated Flat debut. Has been a revelation for John McConnell in winning his last four handicaps over jumps.
5th 5th (6) (300/1 -355%) Balaclava	300/1(-355%)	(6) Balaclava 300/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (14.1f, good to soft, 250/1) 37 days ago so others appeal more. Longstanding maiden with a basement handicap mark; out of his depth.

LTO Selection:

20:10 Killarney Stakes 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PIED PIPER hasn't run since April but may have been kept for a slightly later campaign this summer. A Grade 2-winning hurdler, he finished sixth in last year's Ascot Stakes but bypassed the royal meeting this year and reappears in a suitable race with his rider claiming a helpful 5lb. M C Muldoon, runner-up in the 2021 Ascot Stakes, was Grade 2-placed over hurdles in the past and returned from 664 days off when running well at Galway. He should improve from that but is three years older than the selection and mightn't match his pace. Minella Mate won at 66/1 at Galway and while the runner-up scored subsequently, is nonetheless greatly flattered by a 104-rating. Minella Mate is progressive but faces a stiffer test. Almuhit disappointed at Galway but had previously run well in staying Curragh handicaps while nine-time winning ten-year-old Seddon is difficult to fancy on his first flat start. Balaclava has run 33 times and has never worn headgear.

PIED PIPER and Seddon bring lots of hurdling expertise here and can fight out a good finish on the level here with preference for Gordon Elliott's high-class hurdler. M C Muldoon is another to consider for a yard which has an excellent record in this event.

Preference is for PIED PIPER, a classy hurdler who has also shown good Flat form for the Gosdens and Gordon Elliott.

20:35 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (3.33/1 -33%) The Waiting Game	3.33/1(-33%)	(12) The Waiting Game 3.33/1, Due Diligence filly who justified good support and relished the drop back to sprinting when winning C&D minor event 9 days ago, making all and winning readily. That was a thin race but that may not prove her limit at this sort of trip. Ran away with a classified event over C&D nine days ago, but harder to dominate this field.
2 2nd (13) (22/1 +45%) Starjik	22/1(+45%)	(13) Starjik 22/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 55 days ago (reportedly bled). Something to find on form. 5lb lower than when winning over C&D last autumn; capable of making an impact on best form.
3 3rd (1) (20/1 -25%) Profit Given	20/1(-25%)	(1) Profit Given 20/1, Maiden. 3½ lengths fifth of 6 to Fiscal Policy in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/1) 7 days ago, soon off bridle and unable to land a blow. Visor reached for now. Hasn't built on early promise since handicapping; visor goes on.
4 4th (9) (33/1 -371%) Big Time Maybe	33/1(-371%)	(9) Big Time Maybe 33/1, Latest win at Brighton in May. Fourth of 6 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 63 days ago, no extra last ½f. Likely he'll face competition on the front end here. Won over 6f at Wolverhampton a year ago but his other ten successes have been at 5f.
5th 5th (10) (12/1 +40%) Last Date	12/1(+40%)	(10) Last Date 12/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Shaped as if better for the run on back of 12 months off when seventh of 15 in minor event at Leicester (6f, good, 8/1) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not taken lightly. All three wins have come here; should be better for recent return but may need 7f now.
6th 6th (6) (4/1 +33%) Mostallim	4/1(+33%)	(6) Mostallim 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 10/11, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago, challenging widest of all and keeping on. Return to this trip won't inconvenience him. Twice beaten since easily winning a C&D apprentice handicap; new mark has now kicked in.
7th 7th (5) (5/1 -43%) Fiscal Policy	5/1(-43%)	(5) Fiscal Policy 5/1, Course winner who is enjoying a good season and found a little more progress for fitting of blinkers when narrowly landing Wolverhampton apprentice handicap (6f) 7 days ago. Fancied to be thereabouts again from same mark. C&D winner who escapes a penalty for recent Wolverhampton success; shortlisted.
8th 8th (8) (18/1 +45%) Street Parade	18/1(+45%)	(8) Street Parade 18/1, Course winner. 18/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good) 26 days ago, never on terms. Others make greater appeal. 1-18 on AW; 5lb below last winning mark, but looks best at 5f.
9th 9th (3) (10/1 +17%) Got No Dollars	10/1(+17%)	(3) Got No Dollars 10/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Second of 4 in handicap (15/2) at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Return to AW rates a likely plus and he's now 2 lb below his last winning mark. Dual C&D winner, but losing run is mounting up and he's drawn wider than ideal.
10th 10th (4) (3/1 +63%) Jungle Run	3/1(+63%)	(4) Jungle Run 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 20 days ago, weakening final 1f. Better showing anticipated returned to AW for all he's yet to defy a mark this high. Record over C&D reads 311, the two wins gained by healthy margins; much respected.

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20:35 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The Waiting Game attracted strong market support over C&D last time, and she duly obliged by banging out of stall three and making all in a classified stakes event. She merits consideration again, but preference is for FISCAL POLICY, who just got up at the death at Wolverhampton last week and, providing the quick turnaround doesn't pose him any problems, he could be tough to stop. Oriental Spirit is another to note.

Having been strong in the betting, THE WAITING GAME justified good support when winning with a good deal to spare in a C&D minor event 9 days ago and she could just be worth chancing to build on that returned to handicaps under a penalty. Oriental Spirit is lurking on a dangerous mark and remains low-mileage on AW, so he's feared, with Mostallim and Fiscal Policy also in the mix.

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Tomform Thursday 24th August 2023

Races & Results Thursday 24th August 2023

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13:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:50 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:25 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:35 York Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:10 York Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Killarney Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:25 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:55 Killarney Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:00 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow