Tomform Saturday 12th August 2023

There were 54 Races on Saturday 12th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 12th August 2023

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

13:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Rogue Lightning (9/1 -100%)
Rogue Lightning

9/1(-100%)
(7) Rogue Lightning 9/1, Ran to a useful first 2 starts but didn't go on as hoped on his next 3 outings. However, after 7 weeks off (had been gelded) and in first-time blinkers he showed much improved form when winning handicap at Doncaster (5f) last month. Major player with more still to offer.
Lightly raced 3yo; well suited by drop to 5f in first-time hood latest; better to come.
2
2nd (5) Intrinsic Bond (4/1 +27%)
Intrinsic Bond

4/1(+27%)
(5) Intrinsic Bond 4/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last summer and, on first outing since leaving Tracy Waggott, bounced back to form when landing handicap at this C&D a fortnight ago, helping force pace and keeping on well. Respected.
Barnstorming C&D win for new yard; up 8lb to career-high mark but hit form at right time.
3
3rd (9) Dream Composer (4/1 +75%)
Dream Composer

4/1(+75%)
(9) Dream Composer 4/1, Has shown improved form this year, bagging his third handicap success of the campaign when getting up close home at Sandown last month. Below form at Goodwood last time, though, so bounce back called for.
C&D winner; improver this year; had excuses dotted around 3 wins; remains of interest.
4
4th (1) Chipstead (12/1 +14%)
Chipstead

12/1(+14%)
(1) Chipstead 12/1, Proved better than ever back in a handicap when scoring at York (5f) in May. Failed to repeat that effort in Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot next time, but had to challenge widest of all when fifth of 8 in listed race at York last time. Needs to get back on the up.
Strong handicap form at 5f; below best in Listed race latest; chance if back to best.
5th
5th (2) Judicial (20/1 +20%)
Judicial

20/1(+20%)
(2) Judicial 20/1, Grand servant to connections whose best effort last year came when successful in minor event at Beverley (5f) in September. However, after 8 months off he finished well held in Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) in July. Needs to leave his reappearance run well behind.
Excellent 2nd to an improver in this race last year; beaten a long way on reappearance.
6th
6th (8) Existent (7.5/1 -67%)
Existent

7.5/1(-67%)
(8) Existent 7.5/1, Highly tried since winning a pair of all-weather handicaps in early-2022. Back in handicap company on his last 3 starts and ran well in first-time hood when second at Goodwood 11 days ago, never nearer having not been ideally placed. Shortlisted.
Had some excuses this year but both handicap wins on AW; looks to have his share of weight.
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7th (3) Tis Marvellous (16/1 -129%)
Tis Marvellous

16/1(-129%)
(3) Tis Marvellous 16/1, Four-time C&D winner who also landed listed Beverley Bullet for the second year running last summer. Has failed to beat a rival both starts this season, but return to 5f should suit and he's not to write off just yet back at this venue.
Won this race in 2018 and 2021; finished last in both runs this year; unknown quantity now.
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8th (10) Michaela's Boy (10/1 -11%)
Michaela's Boy

10/1(-11%)
(10) Michaela's Boy 10/1, Won all-weather handicaps on final 2 starts last year and, although without a win this season, ran his best race when edged out final strides in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh (5f) last time. Can give his running once more.
Usually leads; close 2nd in blanket finish over 5f at the Curragh latest; more needed.
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9th (4) Tees Spirit (10/1 +17%)
Tees Spirit

10/1(+17%)
(4) Tees Spirit 10/1, Much-improved performer last year, winning 5 times including the Dash at Epsom and listed race at Tipperary. Failed to come on for his reappearance when well held in French Group 2 in June, but could fare better having had a wind op ahead of his return to handicap company.
Five 5f wins in 2022; has not done himself justice this year; wind surgery since last seen.
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10th (6) Bond Chairman (4.5/1 +25%)
Bond Chairman

4.5/1(+25%)
(6) Bond Chairman 4.5/1, After 9 months off, produced his best effort when getting back to winning ways in handicap at Doncaster in June. Backed up that performance when 2½ lengths third of 14 to Intrinsic Bond at this C&D 2 weeks ago and he can give another good account.
Acts well over C&D; 3rd to Intrinsic Bond 14 days ago; weights turnaround; chance.
LTO Selection:

13:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Tis Marvellous has won two of the last four renewals of this contest and would be foolish to dismiss following a disappointing run in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting in June. He has dropped to his last winning mark, which coincidentally came in the 2021 running of this, but BOND CHAIRMAN can get the better of the nine-year-old. He finished two and three quarter lengths behind Intrinsic Bond over C&D last month but, now 8lb better off with that rival, he is taken to reverse the form. Rogue Lightning is another to consider following a comfortable success at Doncaster.

After 7 weeks off (had been gelded), ROGUE LIGHTNING got back on track in a first-time visor when doubling his career tally at Doncaster last month and he could still have more to offer. The 3-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Intrinsic Bond, who produced a career best when winning at this C&D on his stable debut 2 weeks ago, while Existent also merits consideration.

The way ROGUE LIGHTNING dashed past his rivals on his first 5f attempt suggests he can hold his own in this better race.


13:40 Curragh Maiden 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Diego Velazquez (0.4/1 +35%)
Diego Velazquez

0.4/1(+35%)
(5) Diego Velazquez 0.4/1, Foaled April 29. 2,400,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Closely related to winner up to 2m Broome and winner up to 10.3f Point Lonsdale. Dam winner up to 1m. Good entries and preferred by Ryan Moore of the Ballydoyle pair.
2.4m guineas yearling; related to Group winner Broome and Group 2 winner Point Lonsdale.
2
2nd (6) Guildenstern (80/1 -60%)
Guildenstern

80/1(-60%)
(6) Guildenstern 80/1, Foaled January 29. €105,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Choose Me and half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f winner Shanghai Glory. Dam 1¼m winner.
Nicely bred newcomer and a bold showing would not be much of a surprise.
3
3rd (9) Old Faithful (11/1 -47%)
Old Faithful

11/1(-47%)
(9) Old Faithful 11/1, Foaled February 17. €580,000 yearling, Siyouni colt. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 2m) Johannes Vermeer, won Criterium International from family of Shirley Heights. 1 of 2 appealing newcomers for top yard.
Has Group 2 and Group 1 entries; stable outsider but every chance that he could go well.
4
4th (12) Surfers Paradise (6.5/1 +28%)
Surfers Paradise

6.5/1(+28%)
(12) Surfers Paradise 6.5/1, Foaled March 17. Ten Sovereigns colt. Closely related to smart 7f-1¼m winner Visualisation and half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Asking. Yard have a good record in this and he's worth a look.
Well-bred newcomer and likely to be towards the head of the market here.
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5th (10) Ringside Timing (14/1 -56%)
Ringside Timing

14/1(-56%)
(10) Ringside Timing 14/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 7 in maiden (28/1) at Galway (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Plenty of ability but probably vulnerable here.
Respectable form in three quick runs in maidens; interesting to see him on better ground.
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6th (1) Artful Approach (7/1 +72%)
Artful Approach

7/1(+72%)
(1) Artful Approach 7/1, 60,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Venice Biennale. 66/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve.
Should improve from his Killarney debut but this looks altogether tougher.
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7th (11) Rocking Tree (18/1 -29%)
Rocking Tree

18/1(-29%)
(11) Rocking Tree 18/1, Foaled January 16. €130,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to US 8.5f winner Fear The Deer. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Master Merion.
Juveniles very much the strength of the stable this term and a respected newcomer here.
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8th (2) Barnso (80/1 -21%)
Barnso

80/1(-21%)
(2) Barnso 80/1, Foaled March 13. Belardo colt. Dam ran twice, out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Galileo's Star.
Best watched on debut in this company but probably worth watching.
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9th (13) Go On Go On Uhavit (200/1 -300%)
Go On Go On Uhavit

200/1(-300%)
(13) Go On Go On Uhavit 200/1, Foaled April 24. 2,800 gns 2-y-o, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to Italian winner up to 9f Lethal Song. Dam, 8.6f/9.5f winner, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1½m) Devotion.
Inexpensively-bought son of Commonwealth Cup winner Eqtidaar; best watched.
10th
10th (4) Burn The Bridges (150/1 -20%)
Burn The Bridges

150/1(-20%)
(4) Burn The Bridges 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, last of 5 in minor event at Killarney (8.2f, good) 24 days ago.
Has beaten one rival in two starts to date and has a mountain to climb here.
11th
11th (8) Masoun (28/1 -56%)
Masoun

28/1(-56%)
(8) Masoun 28/1, Foaled April 30. Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Mashia. Dam, 9f-1½m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 9f (stayed 1¾m) Masaff.
Newcomer from a good staying Aga Khan family; respected but likely to improve.
12th
12th (7) Halberd (80/1 -21%)
Halberd

80/1(-21%)
(7) Halberd 80/1, Twice-raced colt. 18/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens and very much the stable outsider here.
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13th (3) Begleys Forge (300/1 -140%)
Begleys Forge

300/1(-140%)
(3) Begleys Forge 300/1, Half-brother to winners abroad by Strategic Prince and by Elusive Pimpernel. 33/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good) on debut 50 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Reportedly ran green and move awkwardly on his debut at Down Royal in June; hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

In a race full of unknown quantities, it may be best to side with Aidan O'Brien's DIEGO VELAZQUEZ to make a winning debut. An expensive son of top sire Frankel, he is bred to be above-average and could go on to better things. Stable companion Old Faithful is another to take seriously with his sire Siyouni doing remarkably well of late, though he may have to give way to Masoun, who is bred to handle conditions and could be the surprise package. Surfers Paradise is another newcomer to watch, while Ringside Timing may be the best of those with experience.

Newcomers make the most appeal here before market clues, with 2.4 million yearling DIEGO VELAZQUEZ hard to get away from starting out for Ballydoyle. Stablemate Old Faithful and Surfers Paradise also boast good claims on paper, while Old Faithful is easily the pick of the five with experience.

It would be disappointing if one of the newcomers could not win. The most likely is the 2.4m guineas purchase DIEGO VELAZQUEZ


13:55 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) See The Fire (3.5/1 +42%)
See The Fire

3.5/1(+42%)
(9) See The Fire 3.5/1, Foaled March 31. Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1½m-1¾m winner Spirit Mixer and 7f winner Arabian Storm, both useful. One for shortlist on debut given connections.
Sea The Stars filly out of the owner's top-class Arabian Queen.
2
2nd (6) Heartfullofstars (8.5/1 +47%)
Heartfullofstars

8.5/1(+47%)
(6) Heartfullofstars 8.5/1, Foaled March 24. €125,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Eminency. Dam twice-raced sister to smart French 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Kendam. Likely type.
125,000euros yearling; second foal; half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Eminency (RPR 95).
3
3rd (1) Beautiful Love (2.25/1 -13%)
Beautiful Love

2.25/1(-13%)
(1) Beautiful Love 2.25/1, Foaled February 10. Siyouni filly. Half-sister to 14.5f winner Snow Tempest and useful 2-y-o 7f-1¼m winner Flying Honours. Dam 9f-11.5f winner. Very interesting newcomer.
Top pedigree; stable relentless with 2yos on this course and makes obvious appeal.
4
4th (12) Surveyor (16/1 +36%)
Surveyor

16/1(+36%)
(12) Surveyor 16/1, Foaled March 16. Pivotal filly. Sister to winner up to 6f The Dunkirk Lads.
Stable's newcomers are usually best watched but has a nice pedigree..
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5th (8) Raheena (3.5/1 +56%)
Raheena

3.5/1(+56%)
(8) Raheena 3.5/1, Foaled April 12. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Aaddeey and useful 1m winner Tajawal. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner. Highly respected on debut.
Related to some useful winners and interesting to see what the market makes of her.
6th
6th (3) Colour Code (12/1 +25%)
Colour Code

12/1(+25%)
(3) Colour Code 12/1, Foaled March 1. €6,000 foal, €78,000 yearling, Due Diligence filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Kaleidoscopic and winner up to 8.6f Havana Goldrush. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Invincible Warrior.
78,000euros yearling; others are more appealing on paper and rather watch.
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7th (7) Monterosa (12/1 -140%)
Monterosa

12/1(-140%)
(7) Monterosa 12/1, Foaled January 25. Lope De Vega filly. Dam 1¼m-1¾m winner, won Oaks. Stacks of appeal on paper.
Lope De Vega filly and the first foal out of Anapurna who won the Oaks for her connections.
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8th (13) Zainabb (66/1 -100%)
Zainabb

66/1(-100%)
(13) Zainabb 66/1, Foaled March 23. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Leshlaa and winner up to 8.6f Mulzamm, both smart. Dam 1¼m winner.
Ninth foal; half-sister to five winners; likely best watched unless backed off the boards.
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9th (10) Silver Feather (11/1 -83%)
Silver Feather

11/1(-83%)
(10) Silver Feather 11/1, Foaled March 31. Dark Angel filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (won Lowther Stakes at 2 yrs) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful 1m-1¾m winner (stayed 2½m) Tribal Art. Interesting newcomer.
Likely type on paper but the stable second string according to jockey bookings.
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10th (5) Green Tax (28/1 -40%)
Green Tax

28/1(-40%)
(5) Green Tax 28/1, Foaled February 22. Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to French 1½m winner Nearlo of Saints. Dam ran once out of smart winner up to 11f (2-y-o 7f winner) Pictavia.
Fourth foal; half-sister to French 1m4f winner Nearlo Of Saints; dam unplaced.
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11th (2) Bigtime Bridget (66/1 -100%)
Bigtime Bridget

66/1(-100%)
(2) Bigtime Bridget 66/1, Foaled March 12. 50,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m/8.6f winner) who stayed 1½m, half-sister to useful 1¼m-16.2f winner Cartwright.
50,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to winner Glencadam Master (1m 2yo; RPR 85).
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12th (4) Floridian (200/1 -203%)
Floridian

200/1(-203%)
(4) Floridian 200/1, Foaled February 18. 3,500 gns yearling, Postponed filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Chough and winner up to 1¼m First Thought.
3,500gns yearling; stable 0-16 with 2yos the last five seasons.
LTO Selection:

13:55 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A tentative selection can go to MONTEROSA, who seeks to enhance her yard's record in this contest. The daughter of Lope De Vega is out of the Oaks-heroine Anapurna and, while further will suit in time, this could be an ideal starting point. Charlie Appleby often excels with his juveniles here, so both Beautiful Love and Silver Feather must be respected. Raheena, See The Fire and Surveyor also warrant a market check.

A field of juvenile fillies, all debutantes, and a number that catch the eye on paper. The market should provide extra clues, but Godolphin's BEAUTIFUL LOVE, a daughter of Siyouni, certainly ticks a lot of boxes and gets the nod. Monterosa, who's out of an Oaks winner, and Heartfullofstars are highly respected, too.

Siding with a Charlie Appleby 2yo here often reaps rewards and BEAUTIFUL LOVE looks the pick of his pair on jockey arrangements.


14:03 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (15) Vixey (1.25/1 +23%)
Vixey

1.25/1(+23%)
(15) Vixey 1.25/1, Has recorded 2 creditable runner-up efforts in 7f handicaps at Carlisle (soft) and Catterick (good to firm) this summer. Seems sure to be in the shake-up in a maiden.
Second in two 7f handicaps this season and has good chance at the weights in this maiden.
2
2nd (4) Sidney's Son (6/1 -50%)
Sidney's Son

6/1(-50%)
(4) Sidney's Son 6/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 12/1, respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at York (7f, good) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. This is easier and he's one to note.
Very respectable sixth of 16 in recent Class 4 handicap at York; likely contender here.
3
3rd (10) Evening Story (2/1 +56%)
Evening Story

2/1(+56%)
(10) Evening Story 2/1, Lightly-raced filly. 12/1, good second of 13 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) when last seen. Off 7 months. Makes turf debut. Respected on return.
Good second in AW handicap debut in December; big player if fully tuned up for turf debut.
4
4th (3) Mount King (16/1 -146%)
Mount King

16/1(-146%)
(3) Mount King 16/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 4/1) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can find a race and one to consider.
Fair form when placed twice this summer but looks exposed after nine runs; cheekpieces on.
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5th (6) Miss Willows (12/1 +64%)
Miss Willows

12/1(+64%)
(6) Miss Willows 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. That was a backward step but she's unexposed and is capable of bouncing back.
Safely held in two 6f handicaps this season; significant improvement needed over new trip.
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6th (9) Coco Starlight (150/1 -200%)
Coco Starlight

150/1(-200%)
(9) Coco Starlight 150/1, Eighth of 9 in minor event (33/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago, slowly away. Likely to need more time.
Always behind when 33-1 for last month's debut at Doncaster (6f); not easily recommended.
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7th (13) Magnolia Hawks (125/1 -89%)
Magnolia Hawks

125/1(-89%)
(13) Magnolia Hawks 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 80/1) 13 days ago.
Showed nothing more than minor promise on her first two starts (7.4f/1m).
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8th (14) Teddy's Dawn (7/1 +0%)
Teddy's Dawn

7/1(+0%)
(14) Teddy's Dawn 7/1, £15,000 yearling, Dawn Approach filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Flaming Rib. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and starts out in a very winnable maiden.
Half-sister to smart sprinter Flaming Rib; market support will make her of interest.
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9th (12) English Wren (50/1 -52%)
English Wren

50/1(-52%)
(12) English Wren 50/1, 5,000 gns Cityscape filly. Dam, 5f/6f winner, closely related to useful winner up to 6f Englishman. Best watched on debut unless the betting suggests otherwise.
5,000gns yearling; second foal of a fair AW sprinter; probably best watched on debut.
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10th (5) Vale Dolobo Dancer (100/1 -150%)
Vale Dolobo Dancer

100/1(-150%)
(5) Vale Dolobo Dancer 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 5 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 24 days ago.
Made quite encouraging debut but second run was probably a backward step.
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11th (7) Hello Menahi (100/1 -257%)
Hello Menahi

100/1(-257%)
(7) Hello Menahi 100/1, 5,000 gns 2-y-o, Kuroshio gelding. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Cosentina and half-brother to winner up to 9.5f Ravenhoe. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs).
5,000gns 2yo; out of a very useful 5f winner but not the obvious answer here.
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12th (1) Mikkmu (200/1 -203%)
Mikkmu

200/1(-203%)
(1) Mikkmu 200/1, £800 yearling, Mattmu gelding. Closely related to 5f winner Bitter Lemon and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f/7f winner Citron Major and 2-y-o 6f winner Firedanser. Best watched on belated debut.
With a small stable and seems unlikely to meet the standard required here.
LTO Selection:

14:03 Redcar Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This looks like an ideal opportunity for VIXEY to finally get off the mark, having been runner-up on her last two starts in handicap company. That experience should stand in her good stead and the three-year-old may have too much for Southwell second Evening Story and Sidney's Son, who is a key player based on the pick of his form. Newcomer Teddy's Dawn and Mount King can also have a say in proceedings.

An ordinary-looking maiden with VIXEY fancied to get a change of luck and gain a first success after another good run in a Catterick handicap. The well-bred Teddy's Dawn starts out in a very winnable race and must be respected. Evening Story and Mount King are also considered.

Second in two 7f handicaps this season, VIXEY has been astutely placed in this maiden and has a good chance to open her account.


14:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) The Very Man (2.25/1 +36%)
The Very Man

2.25/1(+36%)
(9) The Very Man 2.25/1, Useful hurdler who landed a Flat maiden last autumn. In good form in competitive handicap under both codes of late, shaping well when second of 20 on the Flat at Galway (2m, heavy) 12 days ago. Likely to go well.
2
2nd (2) Berkshire Rocco (6/1 +40%)
Berkshire Rocco

6/1(+40%)
(2) Berkshire Rocco 6/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Has remained in form since, finishing fourth of 8 in 1¾m handicap at Newmarket's July meeting on his latest start. Being eased another 2 lb can only help.
3
3rd (3) The Grand Visir (11/1 -29%)
The Grand Visir

11/1(-29%)
(3) The Grand Visir 11/1, Confirmed all his powers are intact when second in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot (21.5f) in June. Respectable fifth of 17 over 10.5f at Glorious Goodwood last week. Can play a part if coping with the quick turnaround.
4
4th (8) Law Of The Sea (7/1 +30%)
Law Of The Sea

7/1(+30%)
(8) Law Of The Sea 7/1, Shaped well first 3 starts for new yard, including when excellent fourth in Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting in June. Had an excuse (struck into) when down the field in the Northumberland Plate next time but last week's Goodwood no show needs forgiving.
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5th (1) Prydwen (7.5/1 +6%)
Prydwen

7.5/1(+6%)
(1) Prydwen 7.5/1, Boasts an excellent strike rate and arrives in good order, finishing third (Berkshire Rocco fourth) over 1¾m at Newmarket's July meeting 29 days ago. Claims if his stamina holds now tackling 2m for the first time.
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6th (4) Alright Sunshine (40/1 -122%)
Alright Sunshine

40/1(-122%)
(4) Alright Sunshine 40/1, Useful handicapper. Not disgraced in Old Newton Cup at Haydock on his final outing for Keith Dalgleish but well held in a Racing League handicap on his yard debut 16 days ago.
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7th (6) Post Impressionist (7.5/1 +12%)
Post Impressionist

7.5/1(+12%)
(6) Post Impressionist 7.5/1, Firmly back on track equipped with cheekpieces last autumn, winning over 1¾m at York, but not in the same form in 2 comeback outings this summer. All of a sudden has a bit to prove.
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8th (5) Zoffee (4.5/1 -35%)
Zoffee

4.5/1(-35%)
(5) Zoffee 4.5/1, Second in the Chester Cup on his reappearance. Also a good sixth of 19 in Ascot Stakes at Royal meeting in June and might have found run coming too soon when well held in Northumberland Plate 11 days later. Freshened up since and capable of bouncing back.
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9th (7) Throne Hall (25/1 -14%)
Throne Hall

25/1(-14%)
(7) Throne Hall 25/1, Useful sort but it's now 14 runs since his last Flat win in 2021. Also well held over hurdles last month and others arrive with more pressing claims.
LTO Selection:

14:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A fairly open contest in which marginal preference is for ZOFFEE. His latest run on the all-weather can be excused, as he finished three and a quarter lengths behind Ahorsewithnoname in the Ascot Stakes two starts ago. He is rated 1lb higher than when only beaten a neck in the Chester Cup and will take some stopping if anywhere near that form. Prydwen has to shoulder top-weight but must still be noted following a creditable third at Newmarket last month, while Irish raider The Very Man completes the shortlist.

ZOFFEE had an excuse for his run in the Northumberland Plate and can bounce back to form with a bang under Frankie Dettori. The Very Man, the mount of Hollie Doyle, ran a stormer at Galway recently and is second choice ahead of top-weight Prdywen.

Consistently sound efforts in Ireland from THE VERY MAN in recent starts put him top of the list. Most of the rest look far more dodgy.


14:15 Curragh Stakes 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(8) Lady Gwendeline (33/1 +0%)
Lady Gwendeline

33/1(+0%)
(8) Lady Gwendeline 33/1, Foaled April 3. Churchill filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 7f winner Arbalet and useful winner up to 1m Jally. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Probably best watched on racecourse bow.
By Churchill out of a Moyglare winner; yard has some nice 2yos and could be worth watching.
1
1st (1) A Lilac Rolla (2.5/1 +17%)
A Lilac Rolla

2.5/1(+17%)
(1) A Lilac Rolla 2.5/1, Promising daughter of Harry Angel who was well on top at the finish when winning 16-runner maiden at Cork (6f, good, 7/1) on debut 15 days ago, staying on to lead inside final 1f. Big shout up in trip with prospect of more to come for yard who took this race 12 months ago.
Cork winner looks a really nice prospect and the step up in trip could benefit; big player.
2
2nd (2) Opera Singer (5.5/1 -175%)
Opera Singer

5.5/1(-175%)
(2) Opera Singer 5.5/1, Twice-raced winner. 8/13, proved much sharper for debut when winning 6-runner maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and she's very much the type to go on improving. Respected.
Better ground likely to suit although the drop back to 7f not obviously so; should go well.
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3rd (10) Red Viburnum (2.25/1 +75%)
Red Viburnum

2.25/1(+75%)
(10) Red Viburnum 2.25/1, Foaled February 19. Frankel filly. Dam 1m winner. Interesting newcomer for yard in excellent form and she holds Group entries. One to monitor closely in the betting.
Frankel filly from a top Moyglare family; Group 1 entry; no surprise if she went close.
4
4th (4) Finsceal Luas (10/1 +44%)
Finsceal Luas

10/1(+44%)
(4) Finsceal Luas 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 43 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer but this looks a hot enough juvenile event.
Has a Moyglare entry and likely to improve for a debut here in June over this trip.
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5th (9) Peggy O'neil (16/1 +36%)
Peggy O'neil

16/1(+36%)
(9) Peggy O'neil 16/1, Foaled April 17. €32,000 foal, €100,000 yearling, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Constant Comment. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 6f-1¼m winner Eastern Express
Newcomer with a Moyglare entry and could go well.
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6th (3) Profit Refused (20/1 -82%)
Profit Refused

20/1(-82%)
(3) Profit Refused 20/1, Profitable filly who finished third behind subsequent Chesham Stakes winner Snellen on debut and duly confirmed promise of that run when landing 11-runner maiden at Roscommon (7.3f) 39 days ago, comfortably. Still showed signs of inexperience then and likely there's plenty more to come.
Debutante and Moyglare entrant and coming in here under the radar a little; could go well.
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7th (5) Serious Notions (8/1 -14%)
Serious Notions

8/1(-14%)
(5) Serious Notions 8/1, Promising sort. 13/2, second of 6 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) on debut 65 days ago. Open to progress and she's one for the shortlist.
Surprising if she was not capable of better than her debut but this looks more taxing.
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8th (13) Vive Veuve (33/1 +18%)
Vive Veuve

33/1(+18%)
(13) Vive Veuve 33/1, Foaled February 8. $30,000 yearling, Collected filly. Dam, Italian/US winner up to 1¼m (including Italian Group 3 event, and 2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to smart Italian sprinter (also winner at 7.5f) The Conqueror. Probably best watched on debut.
Interesting to see the stable have a runner in a race such as this but best watched.
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9th (7) Grateful (10/1 -11%)
Grateful

10/1(-11%)
(7) Grateful 10/1, Foaled February 22. Galileo filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner), won Queen Anne Stakes/Breeders' Cup Mile from a very good US family. Noteworthy newcomer for leading stable.
Daughter of Galileo without any fancy entries; stable second-string but worth watching.
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10th (11) Sakakawea (100/1 -52%)
Sakakawea

100/1(-52%)
(11) Sakakawea 100/1, Foaled March 31. Sioux Nation filly. Dam, 1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Buckstay. Chances are, she will be all the better for the experience.
Home-bred filly and a surprise runner from this stable in this sort of race; best watched.
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11th (12) Shes Scintillating (50/1 -100%)
Shes Scintillating

50/1(-100%)
(12) Shes Scintillating 50/1, €42,000 yearling. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) from family of Yorkshire Oaks winner/St Leger second Hellenic, herself dam of Greek Dance and Islington. Holds a Group 2 entry and the market should point the way.
Newcomer with quite a speedy pedigree; best watched in a deep race.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Curragh Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A case can be made for most of these but none more so than A LILAC ROLLA, who looked to have a very bright future when winning on debut at Cork recently. The daughter of Harry Angel is entitled to improve for that experience and she could provide her yard with back-to-back wins in this contest. Opera Singer may prove to be the main threat following her Leopardstown win, although Serious Notions and Profit Refused cannot be discounted. Grateful and Red Viburnum are arguably the most eye-catching of the newcomers.

A LILAC ROLLA was never stronger than at the finish when making a successful debut at Cork (6f) 2 weeks ago and, with this longer trip expected to suit, she's fancied to make a bold bid to make it 2-2- for the stable that landed this race 12 months ago. Serious Notions and Opera Singer are others to consider, with newcomers Red Viburnum and Grateful others worthy of market attention for clues.

One that created a lovely impression on debut at Cork was A LILAC ROLLA who looks a very nice prospect and is likely to improve


14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(16) Starshiba (28/1 -40%)
Starshiba

28/1(-40%)
(16) Starshiba 28/1, Third win of the year (all achieved on AW) when getting up towards the finish at Newcastle (1m) 14 days ago. Has a slightly lower mark to work with back on turf.
Six-time AW winner who is 0-21 on turf but has a lower grass mark and is not ruled out.
1
1st (14) Kathab (5.5/1 +15%)
Kathab

5.5/1(+15%)
(14) Kathab 5.5/1, Off the mark at the fourth time of asking in 1m Ripon maiden 33 days ago. Not obviously one of his leading stable's very progressive types but lightly raced and could easily still have more to offer in handicaps.
Ripon maiden winner; in top hands to progress and respected on handicap debut.
2
2nd (9) Diamondonthehill (20/1 +29%)
Diamondonthehill

20/1(+29%)
(9) Diamondonthehill 20/1, Successful twice over 1m at Redcar last summer and back to best when resuming winning ways at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in June. Only nudged up 2 lb so ought to remain competitive.
Better than ever at Yarmouth last time but needs another career best in this hotter race.
3
3rd (13) Bodorgan (7.5/1 +38%)
Bodorgan

7.5/1(+38%)
(13) Bodorgan 7.5/1, Returned with an encouraging fifth in the competitive Silver Bowl on his C&D reappearance in May. In light of that promise his 2 runs since have been underwhelming but it's still relatively early days with him.
Unplaced in three fast-ground handicaps this year; perhaps a slower surface will help.
4
4th (2) Hafeet Alain (6/1 -9%)
Hafeet Alain

6/1(-9%)
(2) Hafeet Alain 6/1, Relished the return to front-running tactics when scoring over 1m at Newmarket in June. Just as good when narrowly denied back there last month, on both occasions partnered by promising 5 lb claimer Connor Planas. Should go well again.
Front-runner; in top form at Newmarket the last twice and could make another bold bid.
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5th (10) The Turpinator (40/1 -21%)
The Turpinator

40/1(-21%)
(10) The Turpinator 40/1, Has yet to fire this year but he is starting to look well handicapped again (now 5 lb below his last winning mark).
Soft ground may not have suited on two of last three starts; encouraging run in between.
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6th (3) Isle Of Jura (6.5/1 -63%)
Isle Of Jura

6.5/1(-63%)
(3) Isle Of Jura 6.5/1, Well-bred colt who is improving at a rate of knots, showing his opening mark to be all wrong at Newbury before following up in easy fashion at Newmarket (both 1m). Even a further 14 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him with further progress highly likely.
Very easy wins in both handicaps; has shot up the weights but he's improving fast.
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7th (5) Helm Rock (7/1 +56%)
Helm Rock

7/1(+56%)
(5) Helm Rock 7/1, Registered 3 victories during second half of last year, the third coming over this C&D. Recorded a few good efforts at the start of the summer but needs to bounce back from lesser runs the last twice.
Won over C&D last September and he's on a handy mark, but return to peak form is needed.
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8th (7) Poet Master (3/1 +25%)
Poet Master

3/1(+25%)
(7) Poet Master 3/1, Winner of 7f novices at Musselburgh and over C&D this summer. Lacks experience for a race of this nature but he looked very useful when scoring by 5 lengths here and fascinating contender for a top stable which has enjoyed plenty of success with horses in these colours in recent weeks.
2-2 and this fine prospect has the potential to be better than his opening mark.
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9th (15) Freedom Day (33/1 -65%)
Freedom Day

33/1(-65%)
(15) Freedom Day 33/1, Scopey gelding who showed fairly useful form when opening his account at the third attempt in a Redcar novice (1m) in April (race worked out well). Acquired by new yard for 40,000 gns subsequently and interesting what the market makes of him now handicapping.
Won at Redcar in April on third and final run for the Gosdens; interesting on stable debut.
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10th (1) Dawn Of Liberation (14/1 +50%)
Dawn Of Liberation

14/1(+50%)
(1) Dawn Of Liberation 14/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who won twice in novice company at up to 1m in 2022. Mixed bag in handicaps this year and others arrive with more pressing claims.
Something to prove after last two runs but he's down in grade here and is not written off.
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11th (4) Fantastic Fox (14/1 -27%)
Fantastic Fox

14/1(-27%)
(4) Fantastic Fox 14/1, Dual winner in small-field contests in 2021 but proved rather expensive to follow since, disappointing in first-time cheekpieces (blinkered now) at Hamilton (1m) last month. Mark is easing but need to see more.
Won this two years ago and is dropping down the weights but it's been a below-par campaign.
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11th (11) Billyb (33/1 -10%)
Billyb

33/1(-10%)
(11) Billyb 33/1, Ended 2022 with an AW win over 1m but yet to get going this year. Back on a winning mark but has too much to prove.
Below last winning mark but has struggled to get competitive this season.
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13th (6) System (50/1 -52%)
System

50/1(-52%)
(6) System 50/1, Listed scorer at 2 yrs who capitalised on an easing mark when successful at Doncaster (1m) last August. Not seen this term until finishing out the back (hampered) at Goodwood last week so it's hard to know what sort of form she arrives in.
On a good mark on last year's best form but well beaten on sole outing this season.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Plenty of connections will be arriving here hopeful of their runners claiming this fiendishly difficult race with the tentative selection being HAFEET ALAIN. Ed Walker's charge has been running consistently well of late, having been narrowly denied at Newmarket last time, and he can defy a 2lb rise in the ratings. Poet Master is seeking a hat-trick and this opening mark of 92 could prove lenient, while the impressive Newmarket scorer Isle Of Jura deserves a closer look, despite being slapped with a 14lb rise for that success.

ISLE OF JURA had so much in hand at Newmarket last time that even a 14 lb rise may not prevent him completing a hat-trick with further improvement very much on the cards. Hafeet Alain has struck up a good partnership with Connor Planas in recent months and is second choice ahead of the very promising Poet Master.

The unbeaten POET MASTER impressed here last time and could be superior to his handicap debut mark. Isle Of Jura is feared most.


14:30 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Lady Wulfrun (2.25/1 +44%)
Lady Wulfrun

2.25/1(+44%)
(8) Lady Wulfrun 2.25/1, Improving by the run and 7f sure to suit now handicapping. One to note.
Has improved with each of her three runs and was beaten less than 2l at Carlisle.
2
2nd (1) Miss Roberts (7/1 +30%)
Miss Roberts

7/1(+30%)
(1) Miss Roberts 7/1, Not really gone on from her promising second on the other course her (6f) on debut but faced a stiff task latest and this looks more her level now handicapping up in trip.
Best run was first time out; bit risky here burdened with top weight on nursery debut.
3
3rd (7) Phoenix Duchess (6.5/1 -63%)
Phoenix Duchess

6.5/1(-63%)
(7) Phoenix Duchess 6.5/1, Much improved when third in C&D maiden 3 weeks ago, looking well suited by 7f. Second has won easily since so a 3 lb rise looks workable and she has leading claims on her handicap debut.
First run over 7f when third to a good filly in a recent course maiden; interesting.
4
4th (6) Sleven (3.5/1 +13%)
Sleven

3.5/1(+13%)
(6) Sleven 3.5/1, Improved further when chasing home a useful-looking newcomer at Pontefract (6f). 7f will suit now tackling a nursery and he can progress again. One to consider for red-hot yard.
Just the type to pay his way in nurseries and stepping up to 7f looks a good move.
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5th (9) Magic Light (16/1 -14%)
Magic Light

16/1(-14%)
(9) Magic Light 16/1, Showed plenty behind a useful-looking one on second start at Windsor (6f) and 7f will suit now going handicapping.
Shown ability; there's stamina in her pedigree and 7f should suit now handicapping.
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6th (5) Quickfire (16/1 -14%)
Quickfire

16/1(-14%)
(5) Quickfire 16/1, Off the mark in thin 7f Lingfield (turf) maiden in June but struggled on handicap debut at Ascot (6f) next time. Mark down 4 lb at least.
Rain-hit conditions were perhaps a factor in his disappointing nursery debut at Ascot.
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7th (2) Parker's Piece (6/1 +0%)
Parker's Piece

6/1(+0%)
(2) Parker's Piece 6/1, Good placed efforts in 6f AW events the last twice and could be more to come from this 6-figure breeze-up buy now handicapping up in trip.
Placed in last two qualifying runs on AW but not thrown in for his handicap debut.
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8th (4) Persian Phoenix (25/1 -150%)
Persian Phoenix

25/1(-150%)
(4) Persian Phoenix 25/1, Was suited by the step up to 7f when winning Wolverhampton novice in June but proved to be a disappointment switched to a nursery at Chester (7f, soft) next time. Must bounce back.
Made all on the AW and soft ground perhaps not ideal on nursery debut.
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9th (3) Biloxi Boy (12/1 -33%)
Biloxi Boy

12/1(-33%)
(3) Biloxi Boy 12/1, Won 5f Ripon novice in June on second start. Bit disappointing twice since (including on nursery debut latest) but 7f should suit if he can get back on track under in-form apprentice.
Getting back on fast ground may help but it's hard to call him well handicapped.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

PHOENIX DUCHESS wasn't able to lay a glove on Carolina Reaper (due to run in the Sweet Solera at 3.40) when third over C&D three weeks ago, but she did finish close to the second that day, who has since bolted up at Lingfield. This mark doesn't look beyond her with that in mind and she gets the nod. Miss Roberts merits respect eased in grade, while others to note include Sleven and Lady Wulfrun.

PHOENIX DUCHESS ran on well when third in a C&D maiden 3 weeks ago and there should be more to come from her again now handicapping. She gets the vote over Sleven, Lady Wulfrun and Biloxi Boy in a useful-looking nursery.

Most of these can be given a squeak but the suggestion is PHOENIX DUCHESS who made pleasing late headway in a maiden here recently.


14:38 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Painters Palette (6/1 -9%)
Painters Palette

6/1(-9%)
(2) Painters Palette 6/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Tenth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Ascot (8f, good) 29 days ago. This is easier and he can go well.
Disappointed last time but has generally done well for new yard this year; can bounce back.
2
2nd (8) Give It Some Teddy (6/1 +0%)
Give It Some Teddy

6/1(+0%)
(8) Give It Some Teddy 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. 10/3, ninth of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft) 29 days ago, run best excused having stuck to the unfavoured inside. Placed in this race for the last 3 runnings and lots to like off good mark.
Well below best this season but this six-time course winner lurks on a dangerous mark.
3
3rd (3) Alethiometer (5/1 +29%)
Alethiometer

5/1(+29%)
(3) Alethiometer 5/1, Latest win at Ayr in June. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 5/1) 30 days ago. Booking of Kirrane a plus and one to note.
Gained all three wins over 7f but ran well in defeat over C&D in May; a possible.
4
4th (5) Star Player (1.5/1 +14%)
Star Player

1.5/1(+14%)
(5) Star Player 1.5/1, Won twice last year. Good run at Pontefract then unlucky when seventh of 11 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, soft, 9/4) 29 days ago, badly hampered. 1 lb lower and big chance.
Didn't fire on soft ground last month but his Pontefract second in June was a good effort.
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5th (7) Centre Court (11/1 +8%)
Centre Court

11/1(+8%)
(7) Centre Court 11/1, Latest win at Newcastle in April. 3/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 43 days ago. Others preferred.
Suited by a straight mile and is a player if judged on spring form; well held last twice.
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6th (1) Young Fire (5.5/1 -22%)
Young Fire

5.5/1(-22%)
(1) Young Fire 5.5/1, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (15/2) at Leicester (8.2f, soft) 10 days ago. Patchy profile but enjoying a good year (4-13) and can't be ignored.
Four wins this year, but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.
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7th (6) Soames Forsyte (22/1 -38%)
Soames Forsyte

22/1(-38%)
(6) Soames Forsyte 22/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft, 22/1) 45 days ago. Yet to win but certainly in with a shout on pick of this season's efforts.
Ten-race maiden who has shown his best form on Tapeta; others have more obvious claims.
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8th (4) Berkshire Phantom (28/1 +15%)
Berkshire Phantom

28/1(+15%)
(4) Berkshire Phantom 28/1, Dual AW winner. 28/1, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 14 days ago. Work to do.
Has claims if judged best of his 7f form but came last when upped to 1m for stable debut.
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9th (9) Kovu (66/1 -65%)
Kovu

66/1(-65%)
(9) Kovu 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 29 days ago. This is easier but he has tons to find.
Struggled to get competitive when 80-1 for last month's handicap debut at York.
LTO Selection:

14:38 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

STAR PLAYER hasn't quite clicked since joining new connections, but he was unlucky in the run when challenging a furlong from home at Chester last month and better can be expected now. The son of Zoffany remains on a favourable mark and he is narrowly preferred to recent Leicester winner Young Fire, who may need softer conditions to be seen at his best. Give It Some Teddy and Painters Palette are leading contenders too.

STAR PLAYER would almost certainly have finished in the frame granted a clear run at Chester last time and can surely win again soon. He gets the vote over Give It Some Teddy, who seems sure to go well in this race again, and Painters Palette.

He didn't fire at Ascot in July but PAINTERS PALETTE was placed off today's mark in the always-competitive Carlisle Bell two runs ago.


14:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Scampi (5.5/1 +8%)
Scampi

5.5/1(+8%)
(8) Scampi 5.5/1, Won a big-field handicap (11.9f) at York in May and has run creditably in defeat more recently, latest when sixth of 18 in handicap at same course (10.2f, good, 16/1) 28 days ago. Step back up in trip a plus and could be a player.
Shaped okay in a top 1m2f handicap last time given his slow start; respected back at 1m4f.
2
2nd (12) Wootton'sun (8.5/1 +23%)
Wootton'sun

8.5/1(+23%)
(12) Wootton'sun 8.5/1, Gained reward for his consistency when winning 13-runner Old Newton Cup at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 35 days ago by ½ length from Scampi. 5 lb higher now but likely to go well again. RESERVE.
Reserve; won from Scampi in 1m4f Old Newton Cup at Haydock five weeks ago; up another 5lb.
3
3rd (9) Youthful King (10/1 +17%)
Youthful King

10/1(+17%)
(9) Youthful King 10/1, Second Windsor success of the season when making all (11.5f, good to firm) last month. Raised 7 lb to a clear career-high mark but he is thriving.
Improving 4yo on good/good to firm; needs a close look despite revised mark and new trip.
4
4th (5) Dark Jedi (18/1 -50%)
Dark Jedi

18/1(-50%)
(5) Dark Jedi 18/1, Below best this season and arrives on back of disappointing fifth in weaker contest at Ripon last month. Plenty to prove at present.
Won twice last term (over slightly longer trips) and is 3lb below his last winning mark.
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5th (3) La Yakel (1.75/1 +13%)
La Yakel

1.75/1(+13%)
(3) La Yakel 1.75/1, Highly progressive at 3, winning novice at Southwell and C&D handicap in September. Returned with close second of 7 at this course (12f, soft) last month and likely has more to offer yet.
Won valuable C&D handicap last September; again good to soft when C&D 2nd on reappearance.
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6th (7) Nolton Cross (18/1 -50%)
Nolton Cross

18/1(-50%)
(7) Nolton Cross 18/1, Three AW wins earlier in the year and has shown he's as effective on turf with creditable efforts in competitive handicaps in recent weeks, latest when third of 7 over C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago. Not out of things.
C&D third on good to soft latest and now 4lb better off with the runner-up Max Mayhem.
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7th (10) Kitsune Power (33/1 +0%)
Kitsune Power

33/1(+0%)
(10) Kitsune Power 33/1, Made excellent strides in handicaps last year, gaining third success at Beverley (10f) in August. Yet to really threaten this term, though, and now tried in blinkers for first time.
Questions to answer about latest start, new trip, new headgear and ground softer than good.
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8th (1) Max Mayhem (6/1 +45%)
Max Mayhem

6/1(+45%)
(1) Max Mayhem 6/1, Plenty to like about reappearance/yard debut success at Kempton (11f) in April and improved on that in pair of C&D handicaps since, following up his sixth in Duke of Edinburgh with good second of 7 (good to soft) last month. Respected.
Sixth at the Royal meeting and C&D second 15 days ago makes him in the form of his life.
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9th (11) Pride Of Priory (6.5/1 -44%)
Pride Of Priory

6.5/1(-44%)
(11) Pride Of Priory 6.5/1, Won a trio of handicaps last summer, culminating in comfortable victory in this contest. Not been in quite same form this season but is back down to his last winning mark and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori.
Improvement peaked with a win in this race last year (good to firm); just 1lb higher today.
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10th (4) Andaleep (18/1 -80%)
Andaleep

18/1(-80%)
(4) Andaleep 18/1, Winner of 5 handicaps last season and took form up a further notch when a decisive winner at York (10.2f, good) last month. Posted another solid effort at Yarmouth since and must enter calculations.
Tremendous record over the last 14 months, albeit with a bit more to prove over this far.
LTO Selection:

14:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

William Haggas won last year's renewal with PRIDE OF PRIORY and the gelded son of Pivotal is expected to be thereabouts once more. He has dropped to his last winning mark, which came in this 12 months ago, and he looks the one to beat following a fair third at Ripon last month. Scampi could benefit from a stiffer stamina test having finished a little over five lengths back in sixth at York over an extended 1m2f. He is feared most ahead of La Yakel.

It's likely we haven't seen the best of LA YAKEL, who is still low mileage and made a very pleasing return here last month. He is fancied to score. Andaleep and Scampi have acquitted themselves really well this term and are also expected to make their presence felt.

Lightly raced LA YAKEL so nearly made a winning reappearance when bidding to make it two wins from as many starts at Ascot.


14:50 Curragh Maiden 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Cherry Blossom (0.62/1 +44%)
Cherry Blossom

0.62/1(+44%)
(10) Cherry Blossom 0.62/1, €360,000 yearling, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6f-1m winner Lawmaking and 7f/1m winner Miquelon, both useful. 7/4, 1¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Tiger Belle in listed race at Naas (5f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress.
2
2nd (3) Chandigah (6.5/1 +19%)
Chandigah

6.5/1(+19%)
(3) Chandigah 6.5/1, Thrice-raced colt. Fifth of 16 in maiden at Cork (6f, good, 4/1) 15 days ago.
3
3rd (11) Four Blondes (66/1 -100%)
Four Blondes

66/1(-100%)
(11) Four Blondes 66/1, Foaled April 24. €36,000 yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Jaxta. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), later 6.5f winner in USA.
4
4th (16) What A Squeeze (28/1 -75%)
What A Squeeze

28/1(-75%)
(16) What A Squeeze 28/1, Promising sort. 7¾ lengths eighth of 13 to Porta Fortuna in Fillies' Sprint Stakes (25/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 83 days ago. Should have more to offer.
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5th (5) Goal Exceeded (66/1 -136%)
Goal Exceeded

66/1(-136%)
(5) Goal Exceeded 66/1, Foaled April 11. £48,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Galaxy Gazer and half-brother to 5f winner Raabeh.
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6th (14) Pansy Poe (50/1 -79%)
Pansy Poe

50/1(-79%)
(14) Pansy Poe 50/1, Foaled April 23. €80,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 1¼m/11f winner Age of Ultron. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Emmrooz.
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7th (6) Kendall Roy (150/1 -50%)
Kendall Roy

150/1(-50%)
(6) Kendall Roy 150/1, Once-raced colt. 80/1, thirteenth of 16 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) on debut 15 days ago.
8th
8th (1) Amerigo Vespucci (50/1 +0%)
Amerigo Vespucci

50/1(+0%)
(1) Amerigo Vespucci 50/1, Once-raced colt. 9/1, last of 10 in maiden at Naas (5f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about.
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9th (4) Chicago Fireball (8/1 -100%)
Chicago Fireball

8/1(-100%)
(4) Chicago Fireball 8/1, Thrice-raced colt. 7¼ lengths third of 4 to Henry Adams in Tyros Stakes (4/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
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10th (2) Bitcoin Profit (50/1 +38%)
Bitcoin Profit

50/1(+38%)
(2) Bitcoin Profit 50/1, Once-raced colt. Fifth of 9 in maiden (10/3) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) on debut 37 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
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11th (9) Call Me Culann (150/1 -50%)
Call Me Culann

150/1(-50%)
(9) Call Me Culann 150/1, Once-raced filly. 28/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) on debut 28 days ago.
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12th (7) Mr Saturday (3.5/1 +30%)
Mr Saturday

3.5/1(+30%)
(7) Mr Saturday 3.5/1, Promising type. 3/1, second of 6 in maiden at this C&D (good) 77 days ago. Likely to improve.
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13th (15) Rose Ellen (150/1 -50%)
Rose Ellen

150/1(-50%)
(15) Rose Ellen 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, fifteenth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago.
14th
14th (13) Lough Lannagh (150/1 -88%)
Lough Lannagh

150/1(-88%)
(13) Lough Lannagh 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 7 in maiden at Listowel (6.3f, good, 100/1) 69 days ago, not knocked about.
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15th (8) Parry (22/1 +21%)
Parry

22/1(+21%)
(8) Parry 22/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 14 in maiden (10/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut 31 days ago, slowly away.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Mr Saturday has shown plenty of ability on both starts so far, including behind Unquestionable here last time and the winner has boosted the form by going very close in the Group 2 Railway Stakes since. However, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding may have to play second fiddle to an Aidan O'Brien inmate again, this time to CHERRY BLOSSOM. The 360,000-euro filly went into notebooks aplenty when a close-up fourth in a 5f Listed contest at Naas on debut and she can make the most of the weight she gets from the boys. Chandigah would be a big player if recapturing the form of his one-length third over this C&D at the end of June.

CHERRY BLOSSOM is clearly held in high regard having been sent off favourite when fourth in a listed event at Naas on debut last month and looks the one to beat down in class. Chicago Fireball was flying too high in a Group 3 at Leopardstown but he's more than capable of winning one of these, while Mr Saturday is another to consider having shown plenty when runner-up in maidens at Naas and this C&D.

Little went right for CHERRY BLOSSOM on debut in a Naas Listed last month and she has more scope for improvement


15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Al Aasy (1.2/1 +36%)
Al Aasy

1.2/1(+36%)
(1) Al Aasy 1.2/1, Very talented and only just edged out in Coronation Cup at Epsom and Group 2 at Newmarket in 2021. Resumed winning ways back down in class in listed race at Ascot sole 2022 start and left comeback run well behind when taking listed event at Newbury by 1½ lengths from Phantom Flight. Form pick.
Lightly raced lately, mixed results; comfortably beat Phantom Flight in Listed race latest.
2
2nd (3) El Drama (10/1 +17%)
El Drama

10/1(+17%)
(3) El Drama 10/1, Smart horse who went close in a 9f Meydan Group 1 in March. Has failed to kick on since, however, 6¾ lengths fourth of 5 to in listed race (13/8) at York (7.9f, good to firm) 57 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Has since left Roger Varian.
Below form last three starts and has left Roger Varian; needs a return to peak form.
3
3rd (7) Midnight Mile (5/1 +9%)
Midnight Mile

5/1(+9%)
(7) Midnight Mile 5/1, Caused something of a surprise when taking Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f) in October before acquitting herself well in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies on final start. Resumed progress when winning fillies' listed event in good style at York and not taken lightly in receipt of age/sex allowance.
Heading the right way; won Listed race at York (1m2f, good to soft) in authoritative style.
4
4th (4) King Of Conquest (4.5/1 -64%)
King Of Conquest

4.5/1(-64%)
(4) King Of Conquest 4.5/1, Further progress this season, landing big-field 9f handicaps in Bahrain and at Newmarket before battling well to complete hat-trick in listed contest at Goodwood. Caught further back than ideal when fifth in Wolferton at Royal Ascot since and remains of interest. Headgear on.
1m2f Goodwood Listed win before not discredited at Royal Ascot on latest outing; player.
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5th (5) Phantom Flight (7/1 +7%)
Phantom Flight

7/1(+7%)
(5) Phantom Flight 7/1, Progressive during his debut season in 2022, winning 3 times, and decent efforts in defeat on all 4 starts this term, good 1½ lengths second of 6 to Al Aasy in listed race (7/1) at Newbury (10f, good) 21 days ago. No obvious reason why he should turn that form around, however.
First time making the running when creditable second to Al Aasy at Newbury three weeks ago.
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6th (6) Savvy Victory (10/1 -18%)
Savvy Victory

10/1(-18%)
(6) Savvy Victory 10/1, Dual winner last season and better than ever when resuming winning ways in listed race at Sandown 5 weeks ago by 2¼ lengths from subsequent winner Poker Face. Well worth a shot at this level.
Often held up and coming from last of four worked out nicely in 1m2f Sandown Listed race.
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7th (2) Classic Causeway (33/1 +0%)
Classic Causeway

33/1(+0%)
(2) Classic Causeway 33/1, Smart performer in the US but well held both starts over here, albeit highly tried. Back down in class now but still has a bit to find.
US challenger, Grade 1 winner last July; soundly beaten at Ascot (1m2f/1m) last two starts.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

AL AASY is the highest rated of these and he looks the one to beat after bouncing back to form last time. William Haggas' charge won comfortably over 1m2f at Newbury on that occasion and he can build on that success if turning up at his best for an in-form trainer. The Godolphin runner King Of Conquest looks the biggest danger after running on well in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot last time and this extra yardage appears likely to suit, while Savvy Victory should also be thereabouts.

AL AASY isn't the most straightforward but he showed his class when beating Phantom Flight by 1½ lengths in a listed race at Newbury 3 weeks ago and this low-mileage 6-y-o is more than capable of following up. King of Conquest's winning run came to an end in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot, though he wasn't seen to best effect that day so rates the main threat ahead of 3-y-o filly Midnight Mile.

Al Aasy looked good again last time but slight preference is for the 3yo filly MIDNIGHT MILE who's the one with potential.


15:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Edge Of Darkness (2/1 +56%)
Edge Of Darkness

2/1(+56%)
(6) Edge Of Darkness 2/1, Australia gelding who left reappearance run in his wake to land 7-runner novice at Thirsk in May, leading under pressure 3f out and ridden out. Improved again under more testing conditions when following up back in handicap company there (12f, heavy) last week and must be respected in hat-trick bid.
3yo who is going the right way over 1m4f; remains on an appealing mark.
2
2nd (10) D Day Arvalenreeva (6.5/1 +46%)
D Day Arvalenreeva

6.5/1(+46%)
(10) D Day Arvalenreeva 6.5/1, Progressed again to get off the mark on turf/handicap debut at Leicester (11.8f) in May but found her run of good form coming to a halt there last time. Bounce back required.
Was running well until getting stuck in the mud at Leicester; still of interest.
3
3rd (8) Tajanis (2.25/1 +10%)
Tajanis

2.25/1(+10%)
(8) Tajanis 2.25/1, Improved again in first-time cheekpieces despite still looking green when second of 5 in minor event at Doncaster (11.9f, firm) 36 days ago, albeit flattered by proximity to heavily-eased winner. Makes handicap debut and may do better still.
Flattered by proximity to a smart one in his final novice but still of major interest here.
4
4th (3) Ready To Shine (10/1 -25%)
Ready To Shine

10/1(-25%)
(3) Ready To Shine 10/1, Suited by a test of speed at the trip when off the mark at Thirsk (1½m) in June. Returned to a similar level when second of 10 over 11.5f at Haydock last month and ought to remain competitive under conditions that suit her well.
Two of her last three efforts read well and she's not yet fully exposed.
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5th (9) Merrijig (28/1 +15%)
Merrijig

28/1(+15%)
(9) Merrijig 28/1, Fair bumper performer who has made little impact in 3 maidens on the Flat but more realistic chance now handicapping.
Seven defeats include four bumpers (placed); not sure how lenient this mark is.
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6th (7) On The Right Track (25/1 -25%)
On The Right Track

25/1(-25%)
(7) On The Right Track 25/1, Bounced back to his best to notch a sixth career success in 3-runner handicap at Bath (11.6f, firm) 56 days ago, showing a superior turn of foot to the favourite. A 3 lb higher mark in deeper race could well find him out, though.
Five of his six wins have been in Class 6s, including the latest at Bath; only 3lb higher.
7th
7th (1) Sea Grey (4/1 +43%)
Sea Grey

4/1(+43%)
(1) Sea Grey 4/1, Winner of sole 2-y-o start for Andrew Balding. Has drawn a blank since but ran well on his first try at around 2m at York 14 days ago. Drop back in trip isn't sure to be beneficial but that form is working out well. Visor on for 1st time.
New visor probably needs to eke out some improvement to defy his current mark.
LTO Selection:

15:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

TAJANIS was no match for the progressive Sweet William at Doncaster on his latest outing, but the unexposed son of Australia might be on a workable mark on that evidence. He is fancied to shed the maiden tag here at the main expense of Edge Of Darkness, who arrives having notched up a brace of victories at Thirsk. Ready To Shine is another to consider.

TAJANIS was no match for Sweet William at Doncaster on his most recent outing, but there's no shame in that and he strikes as the type to eke out a bit more improvement now switching to handicap company, so gets the nod to come out on top. Last week's Lingfield-scorer Major Major is up in grade but could well progress further, with Dashing Panther completing the shortlist.

While flattered to get within 5l of last week's Goodwood winner Sweet William, TAJANIS has to be of strong interest at this level.


15:13 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(4) Bobby's Blessing (10/1 +9%)
Bobby's Blessing

10/1(+9%)
(4) Bobby's Blessing 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Beverley in May. Last of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good, 4/1) 23 days ago. Needs to get back on track following that poor effort.
Unexposed after only four runs but is yet to make any significant progress since debut win.
1
1st (5) Crown Princess (6/1 +14%)
Crown Princess

6/1(+14%)
(5) Crown Princess 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form.
Second twice at Beverley in May/June but below form there last month; others appeal more.
2
2nd (1) Shaladar (4.5/1 -35%)
Shaladar

4.5/1(-35%)
(1) Shaladar 4.5/1, Good second of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Leicester (8.2f, soft) 10 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better here.
Very close second at Leicester ten days ago and has also run well over C&D this season.
3
3rd (6) Copper And Five (4/1 +60%)
Copper And Five

4/1(+60%)
(6) Copper And Five 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in May. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fifth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Ripon (8f, soft) 21 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good.
Didn't run badly on soft ground last month and now only 1lb higher than for win in May.
4
4th (3) Award Dancer (10/1 +17%)
Award Dancer

10/1(+17%)
(3) Award Dancer 10/1, Below form tenth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good, 25/1) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce but will be a threat if able to do so having slipped back to his last winning mark.
Began this season with two quiet runs and needs to get back in the groove.
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5th (2) Vaccine (3.5/1 +13%)
Vaccine

3.5/1(+13%)
(2) Vaccine 3.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap (5/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 22 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough but will need to pull out more in order to follow up.
Led final stride at Pontefract last month, and this straight mile should also suit.
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6th (9) Common Acclaim (18/1 -50%)
Common Acclaim

18/1(-50%)
(9) Common Acclaim 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 16 in handicap at York (7f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago, inadequate test. Needs to raise his game now tried in a visor.
Safely held all three starts since running okay on seasonal debut; new headgear tried here.
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7th (8) Vondelpark (4/1 -14%)
Vondelpark

4/1(-14%)
(8) Vondelpark 4/1, 4/6, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to soft) 15 days ago, always holding on. That represented a step forward and a 3 lb rise needn't debar another bold show.
Odds-on winner of recent selling handicap; has much more on his plate here.
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8th (7) Nights Over Egypt (20/1 -82%)
Nights Over Egypt

20/1(-82%)
(7) Nights Over Egypt 20/1, 11/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 60 days ago. Gelded since and sports first-time cheekpieces in this bid to get back on track.
Good third on nursery debut in the autumn but well beaten on both starts this year.
LTO Selection:

15:13 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of VACCINE, who got up late on to score at Pontefract last month, and a mere 2lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him going in again. A relatively consistent sort this season and narrowly denied at Leicester most recently, Shaladar can give him the most to think about. Thirsk scorer Vondelpark is another to watch out for.

SHALADAR was nailed in the shadow of the post at Leicester recently and a reproduction of that effort would probably suffice. That said, Vondelpark improved on his first start since being gelded when landing a selling handicap at Thirsk and he has to be respected. Crown Princess is another to consider back down in trip here, while a back-to-form Award Dancer would also be a threat.

Not discredited on soft ground last month, COPPER AND FIVE is only 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner in May.


15:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Perotto (3.33/1 -21%)
Perotto

3.33/1(-21%)
(7) Perotto 3.33/1, Off the mark for present yard when accounting for 14 rivals in a first-time hood at Sandown (1m, good) last month. Wasn't seen to best effect in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood next time and he's high on the shortlist.
2
2nd (4) Fox Tal (20/1 -43%)
Fox Tal

20/1(-43%)
(4) Fox Tal 20/1, Was returning from an 11-month absence when fourth in a 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (1m) in January. Resumes following another spell of inactivity here and he's anything but straightforward.
3
3rd (9) Empirestateofmind (2.5/1 +58%)
Empirestateofmind

2.5/1(+58%)
(9) Empirestateofmind 2.5/1, Improved during second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk with a trio of good runner-up efforts. Also finished second at Newmarket in April and reproduction of that form would put him firmly in the picture with Frankie Dettori doing the steering.
4
4th (10) Silent Film (12/1 -50%)
Silent Film

12/1(-50%)
(10) Silent Film 12/1, Produced one of his best efforts for Charlie Appleby when going close in a big-field 7f handicap here last September. Encouraging start for this yard at the Royal meeting but well behind Perotto over this trip at Sandown since.
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5th (1) The Wizard Of Eye (6.5/1 +19%)
The Wizard Of Eye

6.5/1(+19%)
(1) The Wizard Of Eye 6.5/1, Signed off 2022 with a listed success at Kempton and, having struggled in a couple of Group races, he put in a decent shift back in handicap company when sixth in the 20-runner Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (soft) recently. Couldn't rule out here off a 2 lb lower mark.
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6th (6) Positive Impact (10/1 -54%)
Positive Impact

10/1(-54%)
(6) Positive Impact 10/1, Pretty impressive winner of a 1m Kempton handicap on his final 3-y-o start. Failed to fire in 2 outings in Dubai at the beginning of 2023 but contender if bouncing back to form after a break with Hayley Turner aboard.
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7th (8) Rainbow Fire (6/1 +40%)
Rainbow Fire

6/1(+40%)
(8) Rainbow Fire 6/1, Quickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard. By no means disgraced when mid-field in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last time and interesting back up in trip (has performed with credit both previous starts at this trip) off a 1 lb lower mark.
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8th (3) Escobar (6.5/1 +7%)
Escobar

6.5/1(+7%)
(3) Escobar 6.5/1, Smart performance when winning a valuable 17-runner handicap over 7f here (good to soft) in October. Yet to scale same heights this season but he's dangerous to discount given that his aforementioned success in the Challenge Cup was off a 5 lb higher mark.
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9th (5) Excel Power (40/1 -100%)
Excel Power

40/1(-100%)
(5) Excel Power 40/1, Dual AW winner during the winter but yet to score off a mark this high and he was well held on recent return from a break in a listed event at Pontefract.
10th
10th (2) Freescape (66/1 -100%)
Freescape

66/1(-100%)
(2) Freescape 66/1, Good strike rate on the AW (6-18) but he's winless following 32 attempts on turf and offered little back from a break at Naas 17 days ago.
LTO Selection:

15:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There was just a few lengths separating Perotto (seventh), The Wizard Of Eye (sixth) and ESCOBAR (13th) when the trio met in the Golden Mile at Goodwood last Friday, and the latter shades preference. A subsequent ease in the handicap leaves David O'Meara's charge on a 5lb lower mark than when winning over 7f here last October, and the likelihood of a strong gallop ought to further aid his chances. Empirestateofmind is also noted.

The vote goes to RAINBOW FIRE, who landed a useful Haydock handicap during the spring and while he has failed to reproduce that level of form in two subsequent starts, the 5-y-o is interesting now moving back up to a mile. Positive Impact will be a big threat if on-song and he is feared most ahead of Empirestateofmind and Perotto. Consideration should also be given to Escobar, who is now 5 lb lower than for his success in a major handicap here in 2022.

There's a little more for him to prove if the ground is softer than good but RAINBOW FIRE going back up to 1m may well be the way to go.


15:25 Curragh Group 3 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Moss Tucker (8/1 +0%)
Moss Tucker

8/1(+0%)
(5) Moss Tucker 8/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Naas in April. 10/1, 4¼ lengths third of 8 to Art Power in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.
Just behind Go Athletico here last month; rain would help his cause.
2
2nd (3) Go Athletico (3.33/1 -11%)
Go Athletico

3.33/1(-11%)
(3) Go Athletico 3.33/1, Smart gelding. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Cork in June. 6/1, 4¼ lengths second of 8 to Art Power in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, soft) 21 days ago, keeping on well. Player.
Proving a good recruit to the McGuinness yard; rain no issue and has his chance.
3
3rd (7) Ano Syra (14/1 +44%)
Ano Syra

14/1(+44%)
(7) Ano Syra 14/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 16/1, 9½ lengths sixth of 8 to Art Power in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Decent sprinter but seemingly held on her three starts this season.
4
4th (1) Commanche Falls (2/1 +20%)
Commanche Falls

2/1(+20%)
(1) Commanche Falls 2/1, Smart gelding. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good, 4/1) 21 days ago by head from Diligent Harry. Shortlist material.
6yo in the form of his life; major player again although wouldn't want too much rain.
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5th (9) Thunderbear (20/1 -43%)
Thunderbear

20/1(-43%)
(9) Thunderbear 20/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at Nottingham in May. Creditable 3¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Age of Kings in Jersey Stakes (50/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 49 days ago, merely closing up late.
Creditable Jersey Stakes run; back to best trip here and won't mind rain.
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6th (2) Big Gossey (14/1 +30%)
Big Gossey

14/1(+30%)
(2) Big Gossey 14/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. 20/1, below form ninth of 20 in handicap at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Visor on 1st time.
Curragh specialist sure to run his race but stiff enough task on ratings.
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7th (6) Tango Flare (14/1 -17%)
Tango Flare

14/1(-17%)
(6) Tango Flare 14/1, Useful gelding. Good 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race (9/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can improve again.
Progressive 4yo but has a bit to find with Commanche Falls on recent C&D Listed run.
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8th (4) Hurricane Ivor (18/1 +28%)
Hurricane Ivor

18/1(+28%)
(4) Hurricane Ivor 18/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Eighteenth of 20 in handicap (11/1) at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Good efforts in C&D handicaps this year but plenty to find on ratings up in class.
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9th (10) Wodao (28/1 -12%)
Wodao

28/1(-12%)
(10) Wodao 28/1, Useful colt. 8¼ lengths eighth of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race at this C&D (good to firm, 15/2) 41 days ago.
Best form on soft so will need rain; others preferred.
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10th (11) Coralillo (66/1 -65%)
Coralillo

66/1(-65%)
(11) Coralillo 66/1, Useful filly. 22/1, 21¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago.
Soundly beaten on belated seasonal return in C&D Listed won by Commanche Falls last month.
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11th (8) Shartash (4/1 +11%)
Shartash

4/1(+11%)
(8) Shartash 4/1, Smart colt. C&D winner. 9/1, good ½-length fourth of 10 to Commanche Falls in Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Respected.
Close fourth behind Commanche Falls in Group 3 at Newbury; stiffer 6f here to suit.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

COMMANCHE FALLS is having a very good season and he arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D and Newbury respectively. Michael Dods' charge showed a very willing attitude to get up on the line last time and this field doesn't appear likely to halt his progression. Go Athletico is feared most after bumping into Art Power over 5f at this venue on his previous outing and this extra yardage could unlock some more improvement, while Shartash and Thunderbear should also be taken seriously.

COMMANCHE FALLS is having another terrific season, making the breakthrough at pattern level in the Hackwood at Newbury last month, and is taken to defy a penalty and complete the hat-trick. Go Athletico and Moss Tucker were both placed in the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes here 3 weeks ago and rate the main threats back down in grade.

Commanche Falls may not be able to confirm recent Newbury form with SHARTASH over this stiffer track


15:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Khinjani (1.75/1 +13%)
Khinjani

1.75/1(+13%)
(1) Khinjani 1.75/1, Yet to win a race but she remains lightly-raced and found only the progressive Gallant Lion (winner again since) too good at Newbury (1¼m, good to firm) last month. Forecast slower ground here no problem (performed well on soft ground at Nottingham last season) and she's a big player.
Runner-up at Newbury last time behind one on the middle leg of a hat-trick.
2
2nd (4) Leap Year Lad (5/1 +17%)
Leap Year Lad

5/1(+17%)
(4) Leap Year Lad 5/1, Off the mark at Hamilton in May and produced a career-best when adding to his tally over C&D (firm) last month. Shade too keen when third off this 3 lb higher mark at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) since and he's the most exposed of these.
Won over C&D last month and soft ground may not have suited at Doncaster last time.
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3rd (3) Ala Kaifi (3.33/1 -21%)
Ala Kaifi

3.33/1(-21%)
(3) Ala Kaifi 3.33/1, Fair form in maiden/novice company and raised his game when going close on handicap debut at Newmarket (1¼m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. 3 lb rise warranted given that he pulled clear of the rest and another bold show likely with blinkers enlisted.
The form of his handicap debut near-miss at Newmarket reads well and he's a key player.
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4th (5) Arkenstaar (8.5/1 +0%)
Arkenstaar

8.5/1(+0%)
(5) Arkenstaar 8.5/1, Back-to-back winner at Hamilton in May before twice making the frame over this C&D. Best to overlook latest effort at Beverley where he encountered traffic problems but will need to find some improvement if he's to emerge on top here in any case.
Two wins at Hamilton in May and things haven't gone his way the last twice; a possible.
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5th (2) So Farhh So Good (3.33/1 +17%)
So Farhh So Good

3.33/1(+17%)
(2) So Farhh So Good 3.33/1, Fair form in 3 qualifying runs and good third to Gallant Lion and Khinjani on handicap debut at Newbury. However, she was over 4 lengths adrift of the latter that day and it's unlikely that a 3 lb pull will enable her to reverse those placings, unless the first-time cheekpieces spark improvement.
3rd on handicap debut; work to do with Khinjani on that form but the cheekpieces may help.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

KHINJANI was a clear second on her latest outing over 1m2f at Newbury and this looks like a good opportunity of going one better. The winner of that race has since come out and franked the form after winning at Sandown, so Ed Walker's charge appears primed to defy this 3lb rise in the ratings. Ala Kaifi is likely to give the selection the most to think about after being touched off over 1m2f at Newmarket last time and a repeat of that effort would see him go close, while Arkenstaar can also hit the frame.

KHINJANI bumped into a progressive one at Newbury last time and she is taken to deservedly open her account. She may have most to fear from Ala Kaifi, who went down fighting on his handicap bow at Newmarket and perhaps the addition of blinkers will help eke out a little more. So Farhh So Good has a bit to find with the selection on Newbury form and will probably have to settle for minor honours once again.

With the form of his handicap debut near-miss at Newmarket reading well, ALA KAIFI earns the vote in first-time blinkers.


15:40 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Fallen Angel (2.25/1 +25%)
Fallen Angel

2.25/1(+25%)
(3) Fallen Angel 2.25/1, Too Darn Hot filly who won on 7f Haydock debut in May and confirmed she's a useful prospect when ½-length second of 9 to Shuwari in 7f Sandown listed race 2 months later, with the reopposing Soprano a length back in third. Likely capable of better again and the one to beat.
Debut winner who was then second in a Listed; has Group 1 entry.
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2nd (7) Soprano (4/1 -14%)
Soprano

4/1(-14%)
(7) Soprano 4/1, Won on Rowley Course debut. Excellent third of 17 in Albany at Royal Ascot next time but she finished a length behind the reopposing Fallen Angel when third in a 7f Sandown listed race since. Needs to get back to the Ascot form.
Placed at Group 3/Listed level; strong form contender and can improve on latest run.
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3rd (5) Les Bleus (33/1 -32%)
Les Bleus

33/1(-32%)
(5) Les Bleus 33/1, Blue Point filly who left her 5f Sandown debut in May well behind when seeing off 13 rivals in a 6f novice here a fortnight ago. There's likely more to come but this is a hike in grade.
Narrow win here recently no great advertisement for her prospects at this higher level.
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4th (4) Jabaara (8.5/1 +6%)
Jabaara

8.5/1(+6%)
(4) Jabaara 8.5/1, Looked a fine prospect when justifying favouritism on her 6f Rowley Course debut in May. Unable to get competitive in the Albany at Royal Ascot but given a bit of time since and no surprise were she to make a much bigger impact at Group 3 level this time.
Impressed on debut in May and not a lot went right for her in the Albany.
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5th (1) Carolina Reaper (4.5/1 +10%)
Carolina Reaper

4.5/1(+10%)
(1) Carolina Reaper 4.5/1, Beaten only just over 2 lengths into sixth in the Chesham at Royal Ascot on her second start and made no mistake back in maiden company over C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Represents the same connections as last year's winner Lakota Sioux.
Already performed to a smart level and she has the size and scope to get better.
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6th (8) Wild Goddess (3.5/1 +13%)
Wild Goddess

3.5/1(+13%)
(8) Wild Goddess 3.5/1, Camelot filly who was held back by inexperience on her Haydock debut and was duly all the sharper when a 4-length winner over C&D last month. Has to be considered a useful prospect for her top stable.
Eyecatcher on 6f debut and then strolled home by 4l over C&D three weeks ago.
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7th (6) Queen's Reign (11/1 +45%)
Queen's Reign

11/1(+45%)
(6) Queen's Reign 11/1, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably landing a C&D maiden in June. This a jump in class but she looks capable of better.
Behind Fallen Angel on debut but looked good when making all here the next time.
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8th (2) Cry Fiction (28/1 -56%)
Cry Fiction

28/1(-56%)
(2) Cry Fiction 28/1, Made a winning debut over 6f at Windsor in May and found a good chunk of improvement when second in a 6f course listed race next time. Only sixth of 10 in the Princess Margaret at Ascot since but she does leave the impression 7f will suit.
Twice beaten since her winning debut and looks vulnerable at this level.
LTO Selection:

15:40 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FALLEN ANGEL showed a good attitude when second over 7f at Sandown last time in Listed company and she appears primed to offer another bold bid here. This better ground is likely to suit Karl Burke's runner and she can build on that effort. Soprano was just a length behind the selection on that occasion and another good battle can be expected, while last-time-out winners Carolina Reaper and Wild Goddess can also compete in this hotter contest.

FALLEN ANGEL is taken to confirm last month's Sandown superiority over Soprano and provide in-form Karl Burke with another winner. Best of the remainder could be Godolphin's Wild Goddess who ran out an easy winner of a C&D novice 3 weeks ago and looks capable of making her mark in a higher grade.

A smart renewal. CAROLINA REAPER (nap) has already performed to a smart level and appeals as a filly with a lot more to offer.


15:48 Redcar Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Tinto (6/1 +0%)
Tinto

6/1(+0%)
(2) Tinto 6/1, Below form seventh of 16 in handicap (11/1) at Ayr (6f, good) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and could have a part to play if responding favourably to the new headgear.
No longer the force of old but could have a say here if boosted by new headgear.
2
2nd (7) Aplomb (10/1 +17%)
Aplomb

10/1(+17%)
(7) Aplomb 10/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 84 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere.
No win since 2020 and didn't fire last time but has slipped to a tempting mark.
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3rd (6) Fast And Loose (8/1 +0%)
Fast And Loose

8/1(+0%)
(6) Fast And Loose 8/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 81 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and, chances are, he'll find one or two of these too good.
Began this campaign with two decent efforts and probably wont be far away.
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4th (1) Ventura Express (5.5/1 -83%)
Ventura Express

5.5/1(-83%)
(1) Ventura Express 5.5/1, Latest win at Pontefract in May. 17/2, creditable second of 18 in handicap at York (5f, good) 29 days ago, nearest finish. One for the shortlist back up in trip here.
Career-best performance when close second of 18 at York (5f) last month; respected.
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5th (3) Glorious Angel (16/1 +11%)
Glorious Angel

16/1(+11%)
(3) Glorious Angel 16/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 33/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Down the field at Goodwood (6f) recently but earlier 7f makes her of interest.
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6th (10) Rock Of England (2.75/1 +21%)
Rock Of England

2.75/1(+21%)
(10) Rock Of England 2.75/1, Latest win at Hamilton in June. 9/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to be in the thick of things once more.
Two good seconds since his emphatic win in first-time blinkers in June; likely contender.
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7th (8) Roundhay Park (5.5/1 +39%)
Roundhay Park

5.5/1(+39%)
(8) Roundhay Park 5.5/1, Latest win at York in July. Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (9/1) at York (6f, good) 15 days ago. Not the easiest to predict but he will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward.
Dual 6f winner this year; below form last time, though, and on fairly tough mark.
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8th (9) Windseeker (14/1 +0%)
Windseeker

14/1(+0%)
(9) Windseeker 14/1, 9/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 45 days ago. Down in trip on debut for new yard and probably worth taking on.
Became rather disappointing for Richard Hannon; dropped in trip for stable debut.
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9th (4) Venturous (18/1 -13%)
Venturous

18/1(-13%)
(4) Venturous 18/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good, 22/1) 22 days ago. Certainly capable of a big run off this sort of mark but he looks vulnerable based on recent evidence.
Has better strike-rate on AW but went close off 3lb higher on turf in May; can't rule out.
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10th (5) Bell Shot (10/1 -25%)
Bell Shot

10/1(-25%)
(5) Bell Shot 10/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 11/4). Off 10 months ahead of this debut for new yard but won't be far away if fully tuned-up for this assignment.
Down the field on both starts in Bahrain in January; now back in Britain after a break.
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11th (11) Bossy Parker (100/1 -203%)
Bossy Parker

100/1(-203%)
(11) Bossy Parker 100/1, 25/1, first run since leaving John Patrick Murtagh when last of 6 in handicap at Haydock (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Looks set for another struggle.
Ought to have been suited by the heavy ground when well beaten on recent stable debut.
LTO Selection:

15:48 Redcar Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

It is entirely feasible that FAST AND LOOSE went off too quickly when he tried to make all of the running at Ayr last time and, with ground conditions unlikely to inconvenience him, he looks worth another chance. The gelding's solid effort when second in last season's Bronze Cup at the same venue reads well in the context of this race and a repeat would make him hard to beat. Aplomb also appeals based on his peak efforts, while Glorious Angel and Ventura Express are noted too.

Though BELL SHOT didn't show much in a couple of runs in Bahrain in January, he makes his debut for the Robert Cowell yard on an attractive mark and will have every chance if reproducing something akin to his peak 2022 form. Tinto is another who figures on a workable mark and he rates the main danger ahead of Roundhay Park and Ventura Express.

Up-and-coming 3yo ROCK OF ENGLAND (nap) won well in first-time blinkers in June and has bumped into improvers when second twice since.


15:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Regal Empire (6.5/1 +13%)
Regal Empire

6.5/1(+13%)
(4) Regal Empire 6.5/1, Dual winner (at up to 11.1f) at Southwell last winter and acquitted himself well on turf more recently, latest when third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth 16 days ago. Should give another good account.
Hasn't finished out of first three in four handicaps; thereabouts if seeing out 1m4f.
2
2nd (2) Struth (11/1 +31%)
Struth

11/1(+31%)
(2) Struth 11/1, Kicked off the campaign with success at Chester (12.3f, heavy) in May and has posted some creditable efforts since. Latest run in bad ground at Goodwood is probably best excused, so not completely dismissed.
Lesser run at Goodwood last week but capable of bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces.
3
3rd (7) Intinso (14/1 -56%)
Intinso

14/1(-56%)
(7) Intinso 14/1, Scored on debut in a Newcastle novice (1m) back in October. Back on track when third in similar event at Chelmsford last time but needs to settle better if he's to get this trip on handicap debut.
Holds an entry in Group 2 this month and interesting from a mark of 87 on handicap debut.
4
4th (8) Sovereign Spirit (18/1 +10%)
Sovereign Spirit

18/1(+10%)
(8) Sovereign Spirit 18/1, Three 1½m handicap wins this year, the latest at Beverley where he narrowly prevailed in June. Has remained in form since, runner-up at Newbury last time, and merits respect again.
Three wins this year and good second at Newbury latest; raised another 3lb though.
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5th (1) Satin (9/1 +25%)
Satin

9/1(+25%)
(1) Satin 9/1, Winner at Listowel in June and back on the up to land an 8-runner handicap at Killarney last month. More to come and expected to feature under another positive ride.
Irish filly who is going the right way but she'll need very useful effort under top weight.
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6th (9) Golden Move (3.33/1 +17%)
Golden Move

3.33/1(+17%)
(9) Golden Move 3.33/1, From a good family and took a marked step forward to complete a successful handicap debut upped to this trip at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. That form looks solid and he's expected to go well again.
Progressive and 5lb rise for recent 1m4f handicap debut win may not stop him.
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7th (11) Golden Maverick (14/1 -40%)
Golden Maverick

14/1(-40%)
(11) Golden Maverick 14/1, Highly progressive this season and typically responded well to pick up his fifth win of the campaign in cosy fashion at Doncaster last time. Well-run race can bring further progress, and he's well capable of getting involved for all that he's up in grade. RESERVE.
Five 1m/1m2f wins since April, including three last month; up in trip; reserve.
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8th (3) Like A Tiger (3/1 +50%)
Like A Tiger

3/1(+50%)
(3) Like A Tiger 3/1, Looked on the up when resuming with Newmarket handicap win over 10f in April. Back on track when fifth at Yarmouth last time and still relatively unexposed.
Not beaten far in 1m2f handicap latest and 1m4f could suit this lightly raced sort.
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9th (10) French Invasion (25/1 -56%)
French Invasion

25/1(-56%)
(10) French Invasion 25/1, Taking winner on debut at Kempton (12f) in January before following up under a penalty at Lingfield a month later. Possibly not 100% when third on handicap debut at Southwell next time and probably didn't handle the testing ground returning from 5 months off at Goodwood recently.
Promise on AW at the start of year but tailed off on recent turf debut after a break.
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10th (6) Rajasthan (5/1 -25%)
Rajasthan

5/1(-25%)
(6) Rajasthan 5/1, Shaped well on both outings as a juvenile and didn't need to improve to open his account in a maiden at Salisbury 45 days ago. Handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark but progress on the cards upped in trip.
1m2f novice winner on reappearance; up in trip for handicap debut; unexposed for top yard.
LTO Selection:

15:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

An opening mark of 87 looks more than fair for RAJASTHAN based on what he achieved in his three qualifying runs, perhaps most notably when chasing home the now 109-rated Cicero's Gift at Newbury last October. The son of Dubawi is fancied to make a successful handicap bow. With stamina assured at this trip, Golden Move looks set to mount another stern challenge having struck at Doncaster three weeks ago. Intinso and Like A Tiger can battle it out for the minor honours.

GOLDEN MOVE relished the step up to this distance when opening his account on handicap debut at Doncaster last time and a well-run race should bring further improvement out of him, so he gets the narrow vote in what looks a competitive affair. Satin also arrives on the up and is feared most, while Rajasthan appeals as the type to benefit from a step up to this distance, so he also makes the shortlist.

Richard Fahey and Oliver Peslier combined to win this race at the 2014 Shergar Cup and may be able to repeat the feat with GOLDEN MOVE.


16:00 Curragh Handicap 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (16) Crystal Black (5/1 +17%)
Crystal Black

5/1(+17%)
(16) Crystal Black 5/1, 12/1, 5¼ lengths tenth of 18 to Verhoyen in handicap at this course (7f, good) 43 days ago, ridden 2f out and making late headway. Others make greater appeal on balance.
No win since 2021 and although dropped 6lb for three losses this year still hard to fancy.
2
2nd (12) Something Nice (16/1 -78%)
Something Nice

16/1(-78%)
(12) Something Nice 16/1, Winner at Cork (7f, heavy) in April. 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) in May, not looking well served by the drop back in trip. This rates a more suitable test back from a break but very best form has come on heavy ground.
Back from summer break and could still have more to offer back on soft so will want rain.
3
3rd (11) Free Solo (7.5/1 +17%)
Free Solo

7.5/1(+17%)
(11) Free Solo 7.5/1, Good second of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 14/1) 11 days ago, headed approaching final 1f and keeping on. Booking of Murphy a plus. Should go well again.
Recent Galway second up 3lb and other likely stronger stayers here.
4
4th (17) Vocal Studies (12/1 +64%)
Vocal Studies

12/1(+64%)
(17) Vocal Studies 12/1, 9/4, fifth of 6 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to soft) 23 days ago, driven over 3f out and never involved. Drops back to 1m now.
Stiff enough tasks this term but down now to a competitive-looking mark.
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5th (1) Verhoyen (14/1 +30%)
Verhoyen

14/1(+30%)
(1) Verhoyen 14/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in June. Below form eighth of 20 in handicap (16/1) at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Not taken lightly.
Durable handicapper as good as ever but remains unproven over this far.
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6th (9) Zabeir (5/1 +64%)
Zabeir

5/1(+64%)
(9) Zabeir 5/1, 33/1, below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 6 days ago, staying on final 1f. Return to 1m rates a likely plus and better showing anticipated.
0-10 on turf but close third in C&D premier handicap last month gives him claims.
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7th (10) Hightimeyouwon (20/1 -25%)
Hightimeyouwon

20/1(-25%)
(10) Hightimeyouwon 20/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in June. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 8/1) 31 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Handicapper may have his measure right now.
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8th (2) Monaasib (16/1 +36%)
Monaasib

16/1(+36%)
(2) Monaasib 16/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 30 days ago.
Hasn't won in three years; declining mark but remains opposable.
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9th (15) Pierre Lapin (25/1 -56%)
Pierre Lapin

25/1(-56%)
(15) Pierre Lapin 25/1, Infrequent winner who did at least take a step back in the right direction when seventh of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (1m) 30 days ago. Task is to build on that now.
Showed a bit more at Leopardstown last time off this reduced mark; others still preferred.
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10th (5) Carracci (6/1 -50%)
Carracci

6/1(-50%)
(5) Carracci 6/1, Good second of 6 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to soft, 5/2) 16 days ago, having run of race. Shortlist material.
Improved under forcing tactics of late; 3lb higher here so needs to improve again.
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11th (8) Coins Cross (14/1 +44%)
Coins Cross

14/1(+44%)
(8) Coins Cross 14/1, Course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Naas (7f, soft, 3/1) 17 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal.
Possibly made too much use of in the conditions latest; don't rule out him bouncing back.
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12th (19) Sea Chariot (22/1 +33%)
Sea Chariot

22/1(+33%)
(19) Sea Chariot 22/1, Off the mark in maiden company at Dundalk (7f) in March. 12/1, last of 5 in minor event at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and return to handicaps rates a plus.
Remains relatively unexposed in handicap company; could go well at a price.
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13th (13) Inchturk (16/1 +36%)
Inchturk

16/1(+36%)
(13) Inchturk 16/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Yard having good spell. Blinkers on 1st time.
Tame recent Galway effort leaves him with questions to answer and blinkers now tried.
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14th (4) Good Too (14/1 -75%)
Good Too

14/1(-75%)
(4) Good Too 14/1, 11/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 30 days ago, not ideally placed. Remains early days and likely he still has more to offer on the back of just 4 career starts.
No show on handicap debut but likely easier ground to suit so don't rule out.
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15th (14) Kings Time (12/1 -100%)
Kings Time

12/1(-100%)
(14) Kings Time 12/1, Plenty of promise in minor/maiden events and, having been gelded, showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown (7.3f) 4 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Unexposed at this trip and he's one to keep on side.
Leopardstown handicap debut winner could well have more to offer despite 6lb rise.
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16th (7) Ayrton (125/1 -89%)
Ayrton

125/1(-89%)
(7) Ayrton 125/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Jean-Claude Rouget when sixth of 8 in minor event at Cork (1m, good) on IRE debut 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut and this promises to reveal more.
French heavy-ground winner well held after long absence at Cork recently; best watched.
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17th (6) Proletariat (50/1 -100%)
Proletariat

50/1(-100%)
(6) Proletariat 50/1, Useful performer in France, posting a career-best effort when successful at Deauville (6.5f, AW) in November (final start for Florian Guyader). Versatile as regards trip and interesting what the market makes of him now handicapping. Cheekpieces back on.
Three-time French winner at two; interesting on Irish debut for a yard doing well.
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18th (3) Timeless Soul (14/1 +44%)
Timeless Soul

14/1(+44%)
(3) Timeless Soul 14/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 10/3) 49 days ago. Down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
Disappointing after initial good start for the yard; tongue tie tried and dropped in trip.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Curragh Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A competitive heat in which marginal preference is for KINGS TIME. Jessica Harrington's three-year-old improved to make a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown last month and he does not look overburdened by a 6lb rise in the ratings, with further improvement on the cards. Carracci is similarly unexposed and appears likely to play a part in the finish having been narrowly denied on his latest outing, while others to note include Verhoyen, Giuseppe Cassioli and Pierre Lapin.

CARRACCI ran right up to his best when finding only one too good for the second start in a row at Leopardstown (9f) 16 days ago and with this drop back in trip holding no fears, he earns the vote to come out on top again partnered by Ryan Moore. Kings Time, a good winner on handicap debut last month, rates the lead threat, with Giuseppe Cassioli and Free Solo others to consider.

Likely a strong pace which should suit recent Leopardstown winner KINGS TIME (nap)


16:10 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Don't Tell Claire (25/1 +0%)
Don't Tell Claire

25/1(+0%)
(2) Don't Tell Claire 25/1, Fine Ascot record and was second in the Kensington Palace in June. Shaped as if still in good form changed to this headgear behind Orchid Bloom and Maggie's Way in Newbury handicap 3 weeks ago, but this is tougher.
Solid handicapper but needs improvement to figure at this level.
1
1st (3) Heredia (5.5/1 +45%)
Heredia

5.5/1(+45%)
(3) Heredia 5.5/1, Won her first 4 starts, notably the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot in 2022. Has returned in good order, not seen to best effect once more at Chelmsford last month. Tendency to miss the kick means that she's always going to need things to fall right but she's not dismissed here.
Second in Listed races first two runs this year; caught too far back on AW latest; claims.
2
2nd (6) Purplepay (5.5/1 -22%)
Purplepay

5.5/1(-22%)
(6) Purplepay 5.5/1, Won the Group 2 Prix de Sandringham at Chantilly in June 2022 but not so good since, albeit faring a bit better than in her 2 starts in Australia earlier in the year when third at Pontefract last month. Needs more.
Operating below her best lately but very classy for this grade if close to peak form.
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3rd (14) Orchid Bloom (9/1 +44%)
Orchid Bloom

9/1(+44%)
(14) Orchid Bloom 9/1, Newmarket debut winner last autumn and improved further when landing 1m Newbury fillies' handicap last month from a couple of these. Could do even better and not underestimated up in class.
Comfortably beat two of these in 1m handicap latest; definitely more to come from her.
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4th (10) Bridestones (22/1 -10%)
Bridestones

22/1(-10%)
(10) Bridestones 22/1, Ready winner sole start at 2 yrs. Pretty highly tried so far this term and made more impact than previously when third in Coral Distaff (1m, listed race) at Sandown 5 weeks ago. Tongue tie goes on now.
Third (Stenton Glider second) in 1m Sandown Listed latest; tongue-tie on; low mileage.
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5th (9) Breege (3/1 +14%)
Breege

3/1(+14%)
(9) Breege 3/1, Much improved when second in the Sandringham Handicap and Oak Tree Stakes the last twice, keeping on well at Goodwood last week. Return to 1m will suit and another bold bid expected for in-form yard.
Fine second in 7f Goodwood Group 3 last week; stays 1m; leading claims.
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6th (13) Maggie's Way (25/1 +38%)
Maggie's Way

25/1(+38%)
(13) Maggie's Way 25/1, Made a winning return in 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in May and back to form when splitting Orchid Bloom and Don't Tell Claire in fillies' contest at Newbury 3 weeks ago. More needed.
Has done well in handicaps but behind some of these in Sandown Listed race last month.
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7th (5) Mukaddamah (16/1 -14%)
Mukaddamah

16/1(-14%)
(5) Mukaddamah 16/1, Failed to add to debut success in a Wolverhampton novice last year but she often acquitted herself well in good company, and ran easily her best race this term when second in 10.2f York listed race a fortnight ago. More needed still.
Back to best when second in 1m2f Listed race latest; needs to show she's as good at 1m now.
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8th (7) Quick Change (25/1 -79%)
Quick Change

25/1(-79%)
(7) Quick Change 25/1, Last 2 wins have come over C&D, easily landing class 4 fillies' handicap in June. Good third upped to this level at Deauville last month but more needed again to take a hand in this.
Dual C&D winner who showed she can be competitive at Listed level in France last time.
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9th (8) Tarrabb (8.5/1 +29%)
Tarrabb

8.5/1(+29%)
(8) Tarrabb 8.5/1, Successful 3 times last year, latterly when edging out subsequent listed winner Queen Aminatu in C&D fillies' handicap at this meeting. Fine run again fitted with tongue tie when third (Don't Tell Claire second) in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot and not out of this.
Two good placed efforts in handicaps this year, latterly at Royal Ascot.
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10th (11) Crystallium (33/1 -65%)
Crystallium

33/1(-65%)
(11) Crystallium 33/1, Fairly useful dual 7f scorer as a juvenile and best effort this term when beaten around a length in the Distaff at Sandown 5 weeks ago. Another step up required.
Good fourth in Sandown Listed latest but Stenton Glider and Bridestones were ahead of her.
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11th (16) Stenton Glider (12/1 -100%)
Stenton Glider

12/1(-100%)
(16) Stenton Glider 12/1, Debut winner in September and has held her own in some good fillies' contests this term, second in the Fred Darling, German 1000 Guineas and listed Sandown race (battled well but headed late). Can go well.
Good form claims (second three times at Listed/Group 3 level) but drawn wider than ideal.
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12th (4) Kingmania (66/1 -164%)
Kingmania

66/1(-164%)
(4) Kingmania 66/1, Progressive earlier in her career for Chris Wall and, having drawn a blank in 2022, she made the perfect start for new yard in a first-time hood at Southwell (1m) in April. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Pontefract last month and prospect of strong pace here in her favour.
Latest Pontefract sixth shows she has something to find at Listed level.
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13th (12) Lose Yourself (4.5/1 +40%)
Lose Yourself

4.5/1(+40%)
(12) Lose Yourself 4.5/1, Newmarket debut winner last summer who went close in a 7f Group 3 there on her only subsequent 2-y-o start. Likely capable of even better and interesting on return up in trip.
Won maiden then 2nd in Group 3 at 2; rather belated return but a very interesting runner.
LTO Selection:

16:10 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

This looks like as good an opportunity as any for the consistent BREEGE to get her head back in front. Runner-up on her last two starts in strong company, John Quinn's charge should be at home under these conditions and she get the vote ahead of Stenton Glider (second) and Bridestones (third), who didn't have much between them in the Coral Distaff at Sandown last month. The returning Lose Yourself must also enter calculations, as well as Heredia and Purplepay.

BREEGE has run tremendous races to finish second in the Sandringham Handicap and Oak Tree Stakes the last twice and has good claims on these terms if this doesn't come too quickly after Goodwood. The unexposed Lose Yourself and Stenton Glider make it a strong hand for the 3-y-os, while Heredia looks the pick of the older horses.

If BREEGE doesn't find this coming too soon after last week's fine second in the Oak Tree at Goodwood she looks the one to beat.


16:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Gweedore (5.5/1 +21%)
Gweedore

5.5/1(+21%)
(2) Gweedore 5.5/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and well prepared to make a winning return at Musselburgh. Resumed winning ways when forcing a dead heat under this rider at Doncaster 3 weeks ago and likely to give another good account.
Prolific winner at 7f and 1m, latest when dead-heating in July; more to do this time.
2
2nd (5) Master Richard (10/1 +29%)
Master Richard

10/1(+29%)
(5) Master Richard 10/1, Generally progressive and made a winning return at Newcastle. Excuses at York since and type to bounce back after a break.
Front-runs; has won at 1m (good to firm) and 7f (AW); off since May; career-high mark.
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3rd (11) Parlando (12/1 +40%)
Parlando

12/1(+40%)
(11) Parlando 12/1, Made a winning debut at odds on back in October 2021 and good effort when second at Kempton 3 months later. Picked up by current connections for six figures (sold from Charlie Appleby £105,000 and gelded) and worth monitoring closely in the betting back from a long absence.
Winning 7f debut for C Appleby; close up on AW in February 2022; off since; sold £105,000.
4
4th (4) Another Investment (8.5/1 +39%)
Another Investment

8.5/1(+39%)
(4) Another Investment 8.5/1, Took a big jump forward when winning 16-runner handicap at York (good to firm) by 5 lengths in June but struggled in better race off 11 lb higher mark there next time.
Impressive 7f winner at York two starts ago but struggled off 11lb higher mark next time.
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5th (1) Lethal Levi (4.5/1 +10%)
Lethal Levi

4.5/1(+10%)
(1) Lethal Levi 4.5/1, Yet to score this term but some good efforts in defeat and on a good mark on pick of form. Excellent record here so big run could be on the cards if seeing out longer trip (raced mostly at 6f).
High-class sprinter, 2-3 over 6f here; sole 7f run as 2yo; tough against progressive types.
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6th (10) Thunder Ball (4/1 +27%)
Thunder Ball

4/1(+27%)
(10) Thunder Ball 4/1, Has done most of his racing on AW but proved better than ever when belatedly off the mark in 7f Newbury novice in May. Backed that up when a fine fourth of 29 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot in June. Closely matched with Urban Sprawl on that form. Going softer than good an unknown.
Major improvement to win 7f novice; nothing between him and Urban Sprawl on 1m form since.
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7th (8) Sir Winston (6.5/1 -44%)
Sir Winston

6.5/1(-44%)
(8) Sir Winston 6.5/1, Progressive sort who took form to another level when scoring in good style at Brighton 46 days ago. This much harder but warrants plenty of respect.
Progressive at 7f on fast ground; up 6lb for latest Brighton win in less competitive race.
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8th (3) First Folio (18/1 -29%)
First Folio

18/1(-29%)
(3) First Folio 18/1, Useful 6f winner who was a creditable fourth in 7f AW handicap on his reappearance but below-par in big-field 6f handicaps at York and Royal Ascot since. Others are more obvious for all that he'll find this easier. Cheekpieces back on.
Smart at 6f when on song; question mark about form this year; has 7f form on AW.
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9th (9) Urban Sprawl (4.5/1 +31%)
Urban Sprawl

4.5/1(+31%)
(9) Urban Sprawl 4.5/1, Likeable type bagged a nice price at Goodwood (good to firm) in May. Excellent third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and presumably found the run coming too soon when last of 6 here a week later. Freshened up since and capable of bouncing back. All ground seems to come alike to him.
Two fine efforts in 7f and 1m handicaps this year; latest run may have come too soon.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Gweedore dead-heated for the win last time over 7f at Doncaster and he looks likely to be in the mix once again, but he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals such as LETHAL LEVI. Karl Burke's gleding has been dropped 1lb in the ratings after his fifth over 6f at York last time and the form of that race is turning out well, with the first and second subsequently winning. Amber Island completes the shortlist.

LETHAL LEVI has an excellent record here and is on a good mark on the pick of his form, so could be worth chancing having a rare start at this trip. There was little between Thunder Ball and Urban Sprawl when placed in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and the two 3-y-os in the field head the dangers.

Sir Winston is respected but this can lie between URBAN SPRAWL and Thunder Ball who are hard to split on Royal Ascot form.


16:24 Redcar Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(8) The Grey Lass (4/1 +67%)
The Grey Lass

4/1(+67%)
(8) The Grey Lass 4/1, Modest filly. 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Has had plenty of chances and others make more appeal.
5f winner one year ago; best run this year came last week; each-way shout.
(10) Megatron (80/1 -142%)
Megatron

80/1(-142%)
(10) Megatron 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Edward Bethell when last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Plenty to prove at present.
Didn't progress for former yard & well beaten on debut for this one; drops in trip; risky.
1
1st (1) Basholo (3.33/1 +45%)
Basholo

3.33/1(+45%)
(1) Basholo 3.33/1, Modest filly. One win from 22 Flat runs. Eighth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 54 days ago. Likely to bounce back.
Form dipped last time but two 6f runs in May bring her right into the reckoning.
2
2nd (2) Birdie Bowers (3.5/1 +0%)
Birdie Bowers

3.5/1(+0%)
(2) Birdie Bowers 3.5/1, Modest gelding. 13/2, creditable second of 10 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good) 38 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal in a thin race.
Two 5f wins last August; second at this level last month (5f, good); each-way claims.
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3rd (3) James Watt (4.5/1 +36%)
James Watt

4.5/1(+36%)
(3) James Watt 4.5/1, Modest gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 17/2) 25 days ago. Hard to rely upon.
Regressing, albeit there has been the odd false dawn this summer; down in grade today.
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4th (5) Mrs Bagerran (2.25/1 +10%)
Mrs Bagerran

2.25/1(+10%)
(5) Mrs Bagerran 2.25/1, Modest mare. One win from 32 Flat runs. Winner at Musselburgh in June. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 15/2) 4 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Poor strike-rate but she's at the top of her game at present and should go well once again.
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5th (6) Red Allure (6/1 +20%)
Red Allure

6/1(+20%)
(6) Red Allure 6/1, Modest mare. 15/2, ninth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Had been in good form prior to that, so not one to write off.
Should be well up to making an impact at this level; below par latest; can bounce back.
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6th (9) Kasino (33/1 -230%)
Kasino

33/1(-230%)
(9) Kasino 33/1, Poor filly. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Others are more persuasive.
2yo form brings her right into the reckoning; this year's efforts much less convincing.
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7th (12) Silverlode (40/1 -100%)
Silverlode

40/1(-100%)
(12) Silverlode 40/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Set for another struggle.
Badly out of sorts since April and too much to prove for comfort.
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8th (13) The Camacho Kid (80/1 -300%)
The Camacho Kid

80/1(-300%)
(13) The Camacho Kid 80/1, Last of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Ayr (5f, good) 19 days ago, folding. Hard to fancy.
Little in the way of solid form and hard to recommend, even at this level.
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9th (11) Missmimi (150/1 -200%)
Missmimi

150/1(-200%)
(11) Missmimi 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 400/1) 21 days ago. Looks limited on early evidence.
Poor form in three 6f runs this summer; down in grade but hard to recommend.
LTO Selection:

16:24 Redcar Stakes (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BASHOLO has steadily dropped in the ratings over the last 12 months and, while she finds it tough going in handicaps, this race presents Stella Barclay's filly with a good opportunity to make a belated return to winning ways. Her sole previous success came over 5f and, with that in mind, she has nothing to fear dropping to the minimum distance. Mrs Bagerran has been expensive to follow but is another with a likable profile at this level. Birdie Bowers and James Watt complete the shortlist.

MRS BAGERRAN has been holding her form well of late and this isn't as competitive as the race she finished third in at Catterick 4 days ago, so she's preferred to Birdie Bowers, who also arrives on the back of a solid showing. Basholo is likely to be back on her game after a break, too.

Mrs Bagerran should make another bold bid but BASHOLO's placed form in May gives her solid claims at this modest level.


16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Dark Trooper (3.5/1 +30%)
Dark Trooper

3.5/1(+30%)
(10) Dark Trooper 3.5/1, Thriving son of Dark Angel who defied market weakness when landing 7-runner Haydock handicap (6f, heavy) 6 days ago, winning readily. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and well in the mix again.
2-2 since returned to 6f; looks well in under a 3lb penalty; strong claims.
2
2nd (8) Russet Gold (11/1 +45%)
Russet Gold

11/1(+45%)
(8) Russet Gold 11/1, Left reappearance effort in his wake when landing 7-runner Redcar handicap (5f) in June. Similar form under waiting ride when close-up fifth of 6 at Pontefract (5f) 3 weeks ago but suspicion he'll need to pull out more to come out on top here back against the 3-y-os.
Easy winner of a weaker race at Redcar in June; held in Class 2 latest; needs career best.
3
3rd (2) Quinault (4.5/1 -80%)
Quinault

4.5/1(-80%)
(2) Quinault 4.5/1, One of the success stories of the season so far, completing a remarkable six-timer (unbeaten in handicaps) when making all at Newmarket (6f) 3 weeks ago. Had the services of good-value 5 lb claimers for the majority of those victories but unlikely he's finished improving yet.
6-6 in handicaps and latest Newmarket win is strong form; his form is on good or faster.
4
4th (3) Washington Heights (4/1 +33%)
Washington Heights

4/1(+33%)
(3) Washington Heights 4/1, Strong-travelling sort who again shaped well when finishing behind re-opposing Quinault at Newmarket (6f) 30 days ago. Meets that rival on 7 lb better terms and stiff test at 5f ought to suit his strong-running style.
String of good runs in handicaps this year but keeps finding Quinault too strong.
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5th (7) Radio Goo Goo (16/1 -33%)
Radio Goo Goo

16/1(-33%)
(7) Radio Goo Goo 16/1, Has thrived this campaign, bagging fifth career success at York (6f) before big effort when fourth over C&D at the Royal Meeting. Run with credit in stronger company subsequently and likely to give another good account returned to handicaps.
5 wins already this year; return to handicaps can help; shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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6th (5) Zaman Jemil (12/1 +0%)
Zaman Jemil

12/1(+0%)
(5) Zaman Jemil 12/1, Nursery winner on the AW last year and stepped up markedly on his comeback outing when a decisive winner at Thirsk 38 days ago, seeing off a steadily improving sort. More on his plate in this deeper affair but possible there's more to come.
Won well on good to firm last month (6f); can do better but he'll need to here.
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7th (6) Alpha Capture (18/1 +45%)
Alpha Capture

18/1(+45%)
(6) Alpha Capture 18/1, Compact gelding who scored twice as a juvenile, latterly at listed level in October. Largely underperformed in handful of starts so far this year, merely passing beaten rivals when seventh of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers go back on now.
Well beaten in two Newmarket handicaps last month; down 10lb but risky; blinkers return.
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8th (9) Bonny Angel (10/1 +60%)
Bonny Angel

10/1(+60%)
(9) Bonny Angel 10/1, Dual winner as a 2-yo who ran about as well as could be expected when sixth of 16 in listed race at Bath (5f) on return in April. Not scaled same heights either start since but drying ground could well aid her cause here.
Some fair runs this year without suggesting she was the one to be on today.
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9th (1) He's A Monster (10/1 +38%)
He's A Monster

10/1(+38%)
(1) He's A Monster 10/1, Largely progressive type who enhanced good strike rate in 7-runner handicap at Sandown (7f) back in June. Had fair bit to find when midfield in Chester listed event thereafter but this another tough enough ask from career-high mark.
All 7 runs at 7f, winning 4; ground excuse last time; new trip could spark something extra.
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10th (4) Batal Dubai (7/1 -56%)
Batal Dubai

7/1(-56%)
(4) Batal Dubai 7/1, Two wins from 4 starts as a juvenile and, having not been seen to best effect on return, he duly stepped forward to score under a confident ride at Newcastle (6f) 6 weeks ago. Needs to brush up his starts but likely there's more still in his locker.
Won 3 of his 6 starts, looking good at Newcastle latest; 4lb rise to deal with; unexposed.
LTO Selection:

16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

There have been few more progressive than QUINAULT this season. Stuart Williams' gelding has rocketed through the handicap, going up a total of 38lb since winning at Chelmsford in April. The form of his latest Newmarket success took a timely boost when the runner-up bolted up in Listed company last weekend and, with further improvement on the cards, he is difficult to oppose. Washington Heights finished fourth in that same contest and could get closer with a 7lb swing in the weights. Zaman Jemil, who was due to go off favourite for the Stewards' Cup consolation race before being withdrawn at the start, appeals most of the remainder.

DARK TROOPER has quickly made up into a useful sprinter, producing a career-best display when going in again at Haydock on Sunday and he could well represent a spot of value turned out quickly under a penalty. Quinault, a real success story, has to be respected in search of a remarkable 7-timer with his old adversary Washington Heights another to consider. Batal Dubai completes the shortlist.

Quinault won't give up his winning spree easily but DARK TROOPER (nap) looks well ahead of the handicapper under a 3lb penalty.


16:40 Curragh Group 1 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Bucanero Fuerte (2.25/1 +25%)
Bucanero Fuerte

2.25/1(+25%)
(1) Bucanero Fuerte 2.25/1, Promising type. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 10/3, won 9-runner Railway Stakes at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago by short head from Unquestionable. Remains open to progress and he's a major player.
Acts on any ground and might be better suited to any rain than a few of his rivals.
2
2nd (7) Porta Fortuna (3.5/1 -27%)
Porta Fortuna

3.5/1(-27%)
(7) Porta Fortuna 3.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 17-runner Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 50 days ago by length from Matrika, pushed out. Has to enter calculations.
Albany winner is versatile as to ground and likely still improving; should go close.
3
3rd (2) Givemethebeatboys (10/1 -122%)
Givemethebeatboys

10/1(-122%)
(2) Givemethebeatboys 10/1, Thrice-raced winner. C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 1¾ lengths fourth of 20 to River Tiber in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 7/1) 53 days ago. More needed.
Coventry fourth might find a couple too good but very likely to make his presence felt.
4
4th (4) Unquestionable (1.62/1 +28%)
Unquestionable

1.62/1(+28%)
(4) Unquestionable 1.62/1, Promising individual. C&D winner. Short-head second of 9 to Bucanero Fuerte in Railway Stakes (15/8) at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago. Leading claims.
Wants good ground and much could depend on when the forecast rain falls; leading contender.
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5th (5) Gaenari (50/1 -79%)
Gaenari

50/1(-79%)
(5) Gaenari 50/1, Fairly useful filly. 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Graceful Thunder in listed race (72/10) at Deauville (5f, soft) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Back up in trip and probably biting off more than she can chew at this level.
Unlucky not to have won a race but has a fair bit to find here; might just prefer five.
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6th (3) His Majesty (12/1 +45%)
His Majesty

12/1(+45%)
(3) His Majesty 12/1, Useful colt. Course winner. Winner here in May. 42/10, creditable 4 lengths second of 5 to Ramatuelle in Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good) 27 days ago. Ryan Moore prefers Unquestionable.
More exposed than most of these and unlikely to be good enough even if running his race.
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7th (6) Launch (150/1 -50%)
Launch

150/1(-50%)
(6) Launch 150/1, Fairly useful filly. Third of 4 in minor event at Naas (5f, soft, 3/1) 5 days ago. Bucanero Fuerte is clearly the stable first-string.
Six-race maiden and looks to be in here to ensure a decent pace for his stablemate.
LTO Selection:

16:40 Curragh Group 1 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Bucanero Fuerte returned to winning ways in the Railway Stakes over C&D, having finished third in the Coventry to River Tiber, with Givemethebeatboys one place behind in fourth. The pair are both likely to enter calculations once again, but UNQUESTIONABLE, who was runner-up to Adrian Murray's colt here last time, gets the vote. The son of Wootton Bassett has the scope to improve further and can add to his trainer's excellent record in this contest, as he bids for an unprecedented 18th success. Albany heroine Porta Fortuna completes the shortlist.

There wasn't much between BUCANERO FUERTE and Unquestionable in the Railway Stakes over this C&D last month, and it should be close between them once again. Bucanero Fuerte displayed a willing attitude that day and, with further progress on the cards, he may again have the edge on Aidan O'Brien's charge. Porta Fortuna is 3-3 following her success in the Albany at Royal Ascot and, also open to further improvement, she is likely to give the aforementioned colts plenty to think about.

The selection is the progressive PORTA FORTUNATA, quite a decisive winner of the Albany Stakes last time with more improvement possible


16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Leadenhall (2.5/1 +64%)
Leadenhall

2.5/1(+64%)
(6) Leadenhall 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 43 days ago but showed why connections have fitted blinkers so early in his career, wandered/carried head bit awkwardly final 1f, kept on again final 100 yds. No headgear this time.
0-5 and has looked an awkward ride, but he was a close third at Doncaster last time.
2
2nd (4) Harlem Nights (7.5/1 -50%)
Harlem Nights

7.5/1(-50%)
(4) Harlem Nights 7.5/1, Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful reappearance in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in April and quickly back to form when runner-up at Newmarket (1m), finishing strongly. Remains unexposed at 1m so needs considering.
Close second at Newmarket in June when last seen and he's one to consider.
3
3rd (2) Pearl Eye (4/1 +27%)
Pearl Eye

4/1(+27%)
(2) Pearl Eye 4/1, Made it 2 from 2 over this C&D in 5-runner handicap 3 weeks ago, responding well to this headgear and looking better than ever. Likely to go well again.
Has a progressive profile and is firmly in calculations in bid to make it 3-3 here.
4
4th (5) Pol Roger (12/1 -71%)
Pol Roger

12/1(-71%)
(5) Pol Roger 12/1, Back-to-back winner of novice events at up to 1m last summer. Back to form in this headgear last 2 starts, 1¼ lengths third of 5 to Pearl Eye in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f, soft) 21 days ago, running on. 4 lb better off with the winner here.
Has run pretty well in defeat the last twice (including C&D) & he's an each-way contender.
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5th (7) Greycious Anna (28/1 -40%)
Greycious Anna

28/1(-40%)
(7) Greycious Anna 28/1, Responded well to this headgear when close fifth at Newcastle 9 days ago though faces a different test here stepping up in trip.
Pulled hard without cover in 1st-time cheekpieces latest; could build on that if settling.
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6th (9) Impulsive Reaction (33/1 -65%)
Impulsive Reaction

33/1(-65%)
(9) Impulsive Reaction 33/1, A winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his second run last year but mostly disappointed in handicaps since, below-form seventh of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 7/1) 29 days ago. Headgear now given a whirl.
Has dropped down the weights but still has to produce something extra in 1st-time headgear.
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7th (8) No Barrier (8.5/1 +6%)
No Barrier

8.5/1(+6%)
(8) No Barrier 8.5/1, Found only one too good for the second start in succession in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 3/1) 9 days ago. Can make his presence felt again.
0-11 and needs to prove he can get the job done but he's been a good second the last twice.
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8th (1) Senesi (3.5/1 +36%)
Senesi

3.5/1(+36%)
(1) Senesi 3.5/1, Winner at Redcar in May and improved further when placed next 2 starts, third of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Sandown (7f, good) 57 days ago. Respected.
Has done well since moving into h'caps & is open to further improvement now back up to 1m.
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9th (3) Get Stuck In (11/1 -267%)
Get Stuck In

11/1(-267%)
(3) Get Stuck In 11/1, Progressed with each start in novice company in the autumn and further improvement when making a winning handicap bow at Chelmsford on return in March. Off since but remains with potential.
Won in March on sole 2023 run; attractive pedigree provides hope he'll continue to improve.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

PEARL EYE has developed quite the love affair with this track and he looks to hold every chance of maintaining his unbeaten record here, despite a career-high mark of 77. The son of Expert Eye is versatile with regard to the ground, while unexposed Chelmsford winner Get Stuck In looks to be his main danger. Harlem Nights has the form to get involved in proceedings, as well as the consistent Senesi.

HARLEM NIGHTS wasted no time getting back to form when second at Newmarket and remains of plenty of interest at a trip he's unexposed at. The lightly-raced Get Stuck In is another potential improver back from a break, while Pol Roger and Pearl Eye are closely matched on their form here 3 weeks ago.

The step back up to 1m is a plus for SENESI and this progressive filly gets the nod ahead of Pearl Eye, who made it 2-2 here latest


16:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Merlin The Wizard (3.33/1 +5%)
Merlin The Wizard

3.33/1(+5%)
(3) Merlin The Wizard 3.33/1, Off the mark at third attempt in a Kempton novice (7f) in June and built on that when scoring comfortably on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.3f) later that month. Not disgraced when fifth in a stronger affair at Sandown (7f) since and he's still unexposed at 1m.
Hat-trick bid came up short at Sandown but didn't run badly; returns to 1m.
2
2nd (2) Naxos (16/1 +0%)
Naxos

16/1(+0%)
(2) Naxos 16/1, Low-mileage sort who made it 2 from 3 in AW novice events on return at Newcastle (1m) in April. Unable to make an impact in Britannia Stakes (1m) on handicap debut at Royal Ascot but eased 2 lb ahead of this and drop in grade rates a plus.
Won a weak AW novice before being sunk without trace in the Britannia.
3
3rd (1) Sceptic (6/1 -33%)
Sceptic

6/1(-33%)
(1) Sceptic 6/1, AW maiden winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress to make third start in handicaps a winning one at Goodwood (1m) in June. Sandown effort thereafter was disappointing but 5-week break could well see him bounce back.
Goodwood winner; only 3yo in a tough handicap when nowhere at Sandown.
4
4th (7) Wind In Your Sails (3.33/1 +52%)
Wind In Your Sails

3.33/1(+52%)
(7) Wind In Your Sails 3.33/1, Sea The Stars filly who showed improved form and a likeable attitude to boot when landing a Thirsk novice (1m) in June. Had hopeless task from position when sixth on handicap debut at Chester (10.3f) later that month but she remains open to improvement in this sphere.
Made all for her novice win but never dangerous when held up at Chester.
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5th (6) Sniper's Eye (3.33/1 -33%)
Sniper's Eye

3.33/1(-33%)
(6) Sniper's Eye 3.33/1, €160,000 breeze-up purchase who took his form up a notch on qualifying run when second to a useful sort in a C&D novice 7 weeks ago. Likely there's more to come on back of just 3 starts now handicapping and he's one to be interested in.
Improved 2nd here; brings potential into handicaps and needs taking seriously.
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6th (4) Daysofourlives (8/1 -23%)
Daysofourlives

8/1(-23%)
(4) Daysofourlives 8/1, Churchill gelding who has a pretty high head carriage but produced a taking finishing effort to open his account at third attempt at Kempton (1m) in November. Clearly has plenty of ability but this looks a hot introduction to handicaps. back from 8 months off.
Perhaps on a fair mark but having his first run since November might not be ideal.
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7th (8) Cancan In The Rain (12/1 -20%)
Cancan In The Rain

12/1(-20%)
(8) Cancan In The Rain 12/1, Uncomplicated sort who doubled career tally from a 2 lb lower mark in a C&D handicap on penultimate start in June. Had soft ground as a plausible excuse for his latest Goodwood effort and overall profile suggests he will bounce back quickly.
C&D winner on good ground; presumably resented it soft at Glorious Goodwood.
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8th (5) Signcastle City (16/1 +0%)
Signcastle City

16/1(+0%)
(5) Signcastle City 16/1, Salisbury maiden winner (at 6f) as a juvenile who returned with respectable efforts in handicaps at Haydock/on Rowley Mile. However, underwhelming more recently, never figured on back of being gelded/8 weeks off in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. May well be sharper now.
Only 1-8; capable of a big run off this mark but he's become a risky proposition.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

DAYSOFOURLIVES has made a pleasing start to his career and he got off the mark when scoring over 1m at Kempton last time. Marco Botti's charge makes his handicap bow here and an opening mark of 85 doesn't appear out of his reach. Better can be expected of Sceptic and he is entitled to respect, while Merlin The Wizard should also be in the mix.

SNIPER'S EYE continued his theme of race-by-race progress when runner-up behind a useful Godolphin inmate 7 weeks ago (pulled clear of the remainder) and, with further progress in the offing now handicapping, he could be the answer. Wind In Your Sails remains the type to do better herself in handicaps and is feared, whilst Sceptic could bounce back from a lesser effort at Sandown following a 5-week break.

The tentative suggestion is SNIPER'S EYE who had subsequent winners behind him when runner-up here in his final novice.


16:55 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Aime Desjy (0.22/1 +58%)
Aime Desjy

0.22/1(+58%)
(1) Aime Desjy 0.22/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who matched that form sent hurdling when third in 15-runner maiden at Limerick (16f, heavy) in December. Ran to a similar level when fourth at Navan a month later and sets a clear standard.
Was 4th in Listed hurdle on debut and progressive for this yard; sets a solid standard.
2
2nd (2) Albert Camus (16/1 -88%)
Albert Camus

16/1(-88%)
(2) Albert Camus 16/1, Useful Flat winner. Encouraging start over hurdles for new yard when fourth of 15 at Down Royal in August 2021. Entitled to improve, though not seen since.
Useful on Flat and promising hurdle bow but has been off 715 days.
3
3rd (8) On The Tide (9/1 +0%)
On The Tide

9/1(+0%)
(8) On The Tide 9/1, Took a step forward when sixth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 12/1) in December. Off since but has solid each-way claims if returning in similar form.
Was 2nd in a bumper and shown promise in maiden hurdles; may need this after 254 days off.
4
4th (3) Estepona Sun (6/1 -20%)
Estepona Sun

6/1(-20%)
(3) Estepona Sun 6/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 17 hurdle runs. Creditable third of 14 in maiden at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good, 7/2) 74 days ago.
Consistent over hurdles but now 0-17 and needs to up his game for win purposes.
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5th (10) Andyourbirdcansing (150/1 +0%)
Andyourbirdcansing

150/1(+0%)
(10) Andyourbirdcansing 150/1, Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles.
Tailed off in two starts at huge odds so far over 2m3f; drop in trip is unlikely to help.
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6th (7) Farewellchancer (100/1 -100%)
Farewellchancer

100/1(-100%)
(7) Farewellchancer 100/1, Well held in 2 maiden hurdles. Down in trip.
Tailed off at big prices in two maiden hurdles so far.
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7th (5) Ask Bob (100/1 -100%)
Ask Bob

100/1(-100%)
(5) Ask Bob 100/1, Well held in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Off 6 months. Back down in trip.
Shown very little in five starts so far and one for handicaps at this point; off 196 days.
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8th (13) Onefortheditch (150/1 -50%)
Onefortheditch

150/1(-50%)
(13) Onefortheditch 150/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Engaged 4.55 Wexford Friday.
Poor form in points and very little improvement under rules; non-runner at Wexford Friday.
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9th (12) Jacks Fancy (25/1 +24%)
Jacks Fancy

25/1(+24%)
(12) Jacks Fancy 25/1, Showed a bit more than on hurdling debut when eighth of 17 in maiden (20/1) at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Stable in good form but needs plenty more.
Tailed off in two maiden hurdles so far.
|S|
|S| (14) Quinta (14/1 -65%)
Quinta

14/1(-65%)
(14) Quinta 14/1, Sixth of 13 in bumper (3/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut., racing on unfavoured inside. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut.
Ran okay in a mares' bumper on debut but much more needed here; yard's first-string.
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10th (9) The Riastrad (150/1 -127%)
The Riastrad

150/1(-127%)
(9) The Riastrad 150/1, Fair stayer on the Flat but well held both starts over hurdles.
Modest Flat form and shown nothing in two hurdle starts.
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11th (11) Bella Be Good (150/1 +0%)
Bella Be Good

150/1(+0%)
(11) Bella Be Good 150/1, Well beaten in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 37 days ago.
Poor form in three starts so far.
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12th (4) Roderick (33/1 +18%)
Roderick

33/1(+18%)
(4) Roderick 33/1, Fair on Flat, stays 9.5f, well held in handicap on stable debut last time. Tongue tie retained for hurdles debut.
Four-time Flat winner but well held on yard debut latest and no signs this test will suit.
|PU|
|PU| (6) College Green (150/1 -127%)
College Green

150/1(-127%)
(6) College Green 150/1, Milan gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) City Slicker. Pulled up sole start in points (Jan 22). Wears cheekpieces.
Pulled up in sole point start; reasonable pedigree but likely best watched on rules debut.
LTO Selection:

16:55 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

AIME DESJY won a Ballinrobe bumper on his first start for current connections and showed promise in two hurdle outings on testing ground last winter. The champion trainer remains in rampant form and this looks a good opportunity for the lightly raced eight-year-old to open his account over hurdles. Estepona Sun won twice on the Flat for Ger Lyons and has plenty of placed efforts since over hurdles including at Ballinrobe last time. Albert Camus was bought for 115,000 guineas after winning three times on the Flat for John Gosden but has been absent for nearly two years since a promising hurdle debut at Down Royal. Any market move for Quinta would be interesting.

AIME DESJY sets a clear standard and is taken to make the most of a good opportunity. On The Tide and Estepona Sun can battle it out for minor honours.

This looks like the perfect opportunity for AIME DESJY who sets a clear standard on form.


17:02 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Pete The Brief (12/1 -20%)
Pete The Brief

12/1(-20%)
(8) Pete The Brief 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 23 days ago. Down another 2 lb.
Still has potential and this step up to 1m could help but others are more persuasive.
2
2nd (4) Fortuitous Star (4.5/1 +0%)
Fortuitous Star

4.5/1(+0%)
(4) Fortuitous Star 4.5/1, Ran to a similar level as on return despite not being seen to best effect when third of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 33 days ago, not clear run under 2f out. Sound claims under good apprentice.
Has form figures of 2233433 in handicaps and she's respected on this step up to 1m.
3
3rd (9) Barossa (9/1 +36%)
Barossa

9/1(+36%)
(9) Barossa 9/1, Poor maiden. 8/1, fourth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, soft) 17 days ago.
Has struggled in handicaps and she's now 0-8; others preferred.
4
4th (5) Brookie Cookie (3.33/1 +33%)
Brookie Cookie

3.33/1(+33%)
(5) Brookie Cookie 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (6.5f, good to soft, 80/1) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut and she's one to note at this low level.
Unexposed filly and she's a possible improver upped to 1m on handicap debut; check market.
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5th (7) Lady Douglas (22/1 +33%)
Lady Douglas

22/1(+33%)
(7) Lady Douglas 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Down another 4 lb and suspect she has a bigger performance in her at a low level.
Has struggled in her five runs including two handicaps; can only be watched.
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6th (12) Guidance (14/1 +50%)
Guidance

14/1(+50%)
(12) Guidance 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good, 25/1) 23 days ago. Something to find on form.
Placed on her handicap debut here in June but was laboured at Leicester last time.
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7th (10) The Muffin Man (10/1 +9%)
The Muffin Man

10/1(+9%)
(10) The Muffin Man 10/1, Poor maiden. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 36 days ago.
Inconsistent nine-race maiden and was sixth of seven at Beverley last time; opposable.
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8th (6) Indian Outlaw (18/1 -29%)
Indian Outlaw

18/1(-29%)
(6) Indian Outlaw 18/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, fifth of 8 in claimer at Gowran (8f, soft, 4/1) 94 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Andrew McNamara.
Modest nine-race maiden and she has work to do back in a handicap for new yard.
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9th (1) Ubettabequick (7/1 +30%)
Ubettabequick

7/1(+30%)
(1) Ubettabequick 7/1, Expensive buy who has proven just modest, going with little fluency when fourth of 5 in handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (9f, good) 18 days ago. This is a thin race but she needs more to get her head in front.
0-8 and was a long way below form at Musselburgh (1m1f) last time; others preferred.
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10th (3) Manila Style (40/1 -60%)
Manila Style

40/1(-60%)
(3) Manila Style 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Still early days but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m.
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11th (11) Ribkana (3.5/1 -75%)
Ribkana

3.5/1(-75%)
(11) Ribkana 3.5/1, Yet to win but knocking on the door, second of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft, 4/1) 35 days ago. Good shout off the same mark.
Runner-up at Beverley (1m2f) last time and she's a big player on this drop back in trip.
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12th (2) Red Shield (66/1 -164%)
Red Shield

66/1(-164%)
(2) Red Shield 66/1, Maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 18/1) 52 days ago. Tough to assess at present.
Well beaten in six runs for two different yards and needs to raise his game in a big way.
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13th (13) Spurn Point (66/1 -32%)
Spurn Point

66/1(-32%)
(13) Spurn Point 66/1, Poor maiden. Eleventh of 15 in minor event at Leicester (6f, good, 125/1) 23 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. Must improve.
0-8 and has not finished closer than eighth in her four handicaps; now steps up to 1m.
LTO Selection:

17:02 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

RIBKANA's latest run for second over 1m2f was a step in the right direction and the daughter of Ribchester is taken to progress here. She was headed inside the final furlong that day and should not be underestimated dropping in distance. Others of interest include Fortuitous Star, who retains the mark from a decent third over 6f at Ripon last month, and handicap debutant Brookie Cookie.

RIBKANA surely has a race in her judged on recent efforts and gets the vote in a thin handicap. Fortuitous Star and Brookie Cookie are a couple of others to consider.

The vote goes to RIBKANA, who travelled well for a long way when runner-up at Beverley last time and is a big player back in trip.


17:10 Curragh Handicap 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (11) Secret Magician (4.5/1 +40%)
Secret Magician

4.5/1(+40%)
(11) Secret Magician 4.5/1, C&D winner. 17/2, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back but his mark is on the slide and reproduction of peak 2022 form would put him firmly in the pitcure.
Pick of last season's form came over C&D and declining mark becoming attractive.
2
2nd (10) Livingston Range (11/1 +8%)
Livingston Range

11/1(+8%)
(10) Livingston Range 11/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Eleventh of 15 in handicap there (5.9f, soft, 8/1) 17 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes on this occasion.
9lb rise seemed to anchor him on soft at Naas; opposable for now.
3
3rd (4) Furnace Creek (11/1 +67%)
Furnace Creek

11/1(+67%)
(4) Furnace Creek 11/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. 16/1, nineteenth of 20 in handicap at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago, folding. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Can't be ruled out but others with seemingly stronger claims.
4
4th (16) Mercurial (20/1 -25%)
Mercurial

20/1(-25%)
(16) Mercurial 20/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form tenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Enters calculations.
Tried over various trips this term to no great success; hard to be confident in.
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5th (7) The Organiser (18/1 +64%)
The Organiser

18/1(+64%)
(7) The Organiser 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, eighteenth of 19 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft). Off 99 days and readily passed over.
Two runs this year for current yard leave him with plenty to find despite reduced mark.
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6th (12) Midnight Fire (11/1 -38%)
Midnight Fire

11/1(-38%)
(12) Midnight Fire 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 8/1) 43 days ago. That was a low-key effort but he was in good form prior to that and is not discounted.
Three-time C&D winner back to optimum trip and respected off a fair mark.
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7th (22) Mogwli (25/1 +0%)
Mogwli

25/1(+0%)
(22) Mogwli 25/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, ninth of 15 in handicap at Cork (6f, good) 15 days ago. Capable of a bold show but others preferred.
Dual C&D winner but recent form not nearly good enough.
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8th (18) Cnodian (12/1 +52%)
Cnodian

12/1(+52%)
(18) Cnodian 12/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft, 9/2) 14 days ago, folding. Back down in trip. Merits consideration.
1m trip on soft probably too much of a stamina test on latest; claims back in trip.
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9th (3) Collective Power (9/1 -29%)
Collective Power

9/1(-29%)
(3) Collective Power 9/1, Latest win at Navan in June. Very good second of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Handled soft when going down narrowly at Navan last month under today's rider; 4lb higher.
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10th (9) The Snapper (16/1 +0%)
The Snapper

16/1(+0%)
(9) The Snapper 16/1, Latest win at Navan in July. Good third of 15 in handicap (7/2) at Galway (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Visor back on. Each-way shout.
Didn't quite stay at Galway; trip here could suit, especially if ground softens.
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11th (1) Ice Cold In Alex (8.5/1 +47%)
Ice Cold In Alex

8.5/1(+47%)
(1) Ice Cold In Alex 8.5/1, 4-time course winner. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Likes this venue but needs to improve markedly on last month's C&D effort.
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12th (13) Son Of Sampers (16/1 +20%)
Son Of Sampers

16/1(+20%)
(13) Son Of Sampers 16/1, Winner at Cork in June. 13/2, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 45 days ago. Yard having good spell. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Tongue tie now tried but evidence suggests he is best at 5f.
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13th (15) Might And Mercy (25/1 +50%)
Might And Mercy

25/1(+50%)
(15) Might And Mercy 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in March. Seventh of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good, 9/4) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Others have achieved more.
Wins at 7f; joined current yard after below-par run in Killarney claimer; hard to fancy.
14th
14th (19) Un Bacio Ancora (50/1 +0%)
Un Bacio Ancora

50/1(+0%)
(19) Un Bacio Ancora 50/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Naas (5.9f, good), slowly away. Off 98 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Back from summer break and may need this.
15th
15th (6) Super Over (22/1 -10%)
Super Over

22/1(-10%)
(6) Super Over 22/1, Last of 18 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Down in trip. Something to find on form.
Took keen when last of 18 on comeback run here last month; easily passed over.
16th
16th (21) Tooprofitable (66/1 -32%)
Tooprofitable

66/1(-32%)
(21) Tooprofitable 66/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 40/1) 12 days ago.
Handicapper giving her every chance but remains of limited appeal.
17th
17th (5) Desert Haven (6.5/1 -18%)
Desert Haven

6.5/1(-18%)
(5) Desert Haven 6.5/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in July. Good fourth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Naas (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Place possibilities.
Didn't get home on handicap debut over 7f at Naas; back in trip here and one to consider.
18th
18th (8) Winemaker (10/1 +17%)
Winemaker

10/1(+17%)
(8) Winemaker 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Listowel in June. Last of 4 in minor event at Naas (7f, good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Stiff task but ran to form on latest in Naas conditions; drops in trip and blinkers tried.
19th
19th (14) Freedom Falls (28/1 +15%)
Freedom Falls

28/1(+15%)
(14) Freedom Falls 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 8-runner maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 11/8) 28 days ago (second past the post but subsequently promoted). This is more demanding.
Awarded Navan maiden last month but previous handicap form leaves her with plenty to find.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A case can be made for a handful of these as the likes of Collective Power, Heavenly Power and the ultra-tough mare Cnodian all have the ability to go well. However, marginal preference is for DESERT HAVEN, who has run with credit on several previous visits to the Curragh and dropping back to 6f could unlock further improvement from this relatively unexposed three-year-old. Winemaker is another from that age bracket who warrants a second look now that he is tried in blinkers.

SECRET MAGICIAN failed to fire at Galway last time but he appeared to be working his way back to form when sixth of 15 in a stronger handicap than this over C&D on his penultimate start. The 4-y-o has dipped to a career-low mark and is worth chancing in this wide-open contest. Collective Power went close at Naas recently and he is next on the list, though Shoebox King and Ice Cold In Alex also merit respect.

After an unlucky run in the Scurry Handicap last month HEAVENLY POWER can gain some level of compensation here


17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Flying Spirit (2.5/1 +44%)
Flying Spirit

2.5/1(+44%)
(7) Flying Spirit 2.5/1, Creditable second of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 14 days ago, well positioned but finding only an improved sort too good. Should give another good account on the front end here.
No certainty the drop in trip will suit on drying ground, minus the headgear from stall 2.
2
2nd (8) King Of War (12/1 +40%)
King Of War

12/1(+40%)
(8) King Of War 12/1, 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago, making little impression. Others make greater appeal.
On a handy mark if he bounces back but recent efforts haven't been good.
3
3rd (3) Secret Strength (14/1 -17%)
Secret Strength

14/1(-17%)
(3) Secret Strength 14/1, Latest win at Newbury (7f) in June. Last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Goodwood (7f, heavy) 10 days ago, underfoot conditions providing a feasible excuse. However, slow starts often a concern with him.
Infrequent winner who's long odds-on to blow the start; there are risks involved.
4
4th (4) Dakota Power (10/1 +17%)
Dakota Power

10/1(+17%)
(4) Dakota Power 10/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Others have achieved more.
Hasn't shaped badly in two runs back; is one to consider upped from 6f.
5th
5th (5) Zabbie (2.25/1 +0%)
Zabbie

2.25/1(+0%)
(5) Zabbie 2.25/1, Proving pretty consistent prior to resuming winning ways in a heavy ground C&D handicap 7 days ago, drawing clear late on. Up 5 lb but she can't be ruled out with a repeat.
Easy C&D victory on soft last Saturday; faster ground fine and has the rail draw.
6th
6th (1) Bold Ribb (25/1 -355%)
Bold Ribb

25/1(-355%)
(1) Bold Ribb 25/1, Fairly useful performer who made it sixth time lucky when landing a Dundalk maiden (7f) in January. Gelded/changed hands for 37,000 gns thereafter and he goes handicapping with his new yard in good form.
With his third trainer already; market useful under a 7lb claimer back from a break.
7th
7th (2) Thapa Vc (8/1 +33%)
Thapa Vc

8/1(+33%)
(2) Thapa Vc 8/1, Sharper for his reappearance run on AW when narrowly on top late on at Yarmouth (7f) in May. Comes here having not been disgraced when seventh of 14 in handicap at Windsor (1m) in July and he's operating on last winning mark.
Three valid excuses since his win; has tendency to fluff the start but needs considering.
8th
8th (6) Amathus (8/1 -78%)
Amathus

8/1(-78%)
(6) Amathus 8/1, Back to best in recent months, coming from last to first in a strongly-run race to bag second C&D handicap 6 weeks ago. Yet to defy a mark this high but another who can't be discounted in hat-trick bid.
Chasing a C&D hat-trick upped another 4lb; this is stronger but can't be ruled out.
9th
9th (9) Gwendolina (10/1 +38%)
Gwendolina

10/1(+38%)
(9) Gwendolina 10/1, 22/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good) 22 days ago, dropping away from 2f out. Must improve.
AW winner here early in the year who hasn't achieved much on turf; hard to recommend.
LTO Selection:

17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Amathus has won his last two starts, both over this C&D, but he has been put up another 4lb by the handicapper for the latest of those victories and that, plus a rise in class, makes the hat-trick that bit more difficult. Bold Ribb is interesting on his first start for new connections after winning a Dundalk maiden and he could go well, but ZABBIE is preferred. He won very easily here on soft ground recently and may be up to shrugging off a 5lb rise if he takes to the quicker surface.

ZABBIE is versatile as regards ground and produced a career-best effort to land a C&D handicap 7 days ago. She shades the vote to defy her revised mark, with Flying Spirit and the hat-trick seeking Amathus others to consider. Bold Ribb, on debut for John Ryan, is another worthy of note.

A chance is taken on the lightly raced DAKOTA POWER, who'll find this easier up from 6f. Recent C&D winner Zabbie is second choice.


17:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Zapphire (7.5/1 -67%)
Zapphire

7.5/1(-67%)
(3) Zapphire 7.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 6 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 6/1) in June, keeping on without looking the finished article. Likely she has more to offer but opening mark does demands some improvement. One of 2 runners from this yard.
Not obviously well treated for handicap debut but she's unexposed and open to improvement.
2
2nd (8) Tobetso (8.5/1 -89%)
Tobetso

8.5/1(-89%)
(8) Tobetso 8.5/1, Some promise in novcie company and he duly improved to make a winning handicap debut (in first-time cheekpieces) at Brighton (7f) last month. Changed hands for 16,000 gns thereafter and that ought not to prove his limit.
Won in cheekpieces on final run for Haggas; no headgear on stable debut but not ruled out.
3
3rd (10) Highfield Viking (4.5/1 +40%)
Highfield Viking

4.5/1(+40%)
(10) Highfield Viking 4.5/1, Half brother to connections' multiple Group 1 winner Highfield Princess. Improved to make winning return/handicap debut at Doncaster (6f) in April and back to that sort of form when fourth behind re-opposing Powerful Response at Newcastle (7f) last month. Handy weight pull with that rival here.
Improvement needed but it can't be ruled out from this half-brother to Highfield Princess.
4
4th (4) Destined (4/1 +56%)
Destined

4/1(+56%)
(4) Destined 4/1, Improved to score on return at Redcar (6f) in May and, having not looked at home on the track at Leicester next time, he got back on track following 8 weeks off when second at Thirsk (6f) 2 weeks ago, just failing. Unexposed at 7f and claims with a repeat.
Stayed on well over 6f at Thirsk recently and this step up in trip looks the right move.
5th
5th (5) Magnanimous Mehmus (7/1 +22%)
Magnanimous Mehmus

7/1(+22%)
(5) Magnanimous Mehmus 7/1, Fair maiden (stays 7f) for Andrew Murray in Ireland, finishing respectable third in handicap at Gowran (7f) when last seen in May. Headgear worn then is discarded here and interesting what the market makes of him back from 81 days off.
0-9 in Ireland but in good form in the spring and might not be far away on stable debut.
6th
6th (6) Vince Le Prince (28/1 +15%)
Vince Le Prince

28/1(+15%)
(6) Vince Le Prince 28/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at York (7f, good, 33/1) 14 days ago, dropping away final 1f. Others more persuasive.
Won on debut at Redcar last July but his form has gone the wrong way.
7th
7th (9) Reginald Charles (5/1 +55%)
Reginald Charles

5/1(+55%)
(9) Reginald Charles 5/1, Struggled to make an impact first 3 starts this term but more like it when third of 16 in handicap at York (7f) 2 weeks ago, keeping on. Task is to back that up now. Visor again the headgear of choice.
Back to form when third of 16 at York and could be involved if backing up that performance.
8th
8th (1) Glory Sky (6/1 +40%)
Glory Sky

6/1(+40%)
(1) Glory Sky 6/1, Cotai Glory filly. Progressed with each start to date, value for extra when making it third time lucky in a Kempton novice (7f) in May. Absent since but she's not out of things now handicapping.
Won Kempton novice (7f, AW) in May and is in good hands to continue to progress.
9th
9th (2) Oscar's Sister (9/1 +55%)
Oscar's Sister

9/1(+55%)
(2) Oscar's Sister 9/1, C&D nursery winner last summer but not been able to match that in trio of starts since, going backwards from reappearance run when last of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f) in June. Had wind surgery since and betting may prove a useful guide.
Well beaten on both runs this season but a wind op may have done the trick for C&D winner.
LTO Selection:

17:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Magnanimous Mehmus boasts some respectable Irish form and is noted on debut for Darryll Holland, while Kempton novice winner Glory Sky is going the right way and will be a big player if she copes with the return to racing on turf. Nevertheless, ZAPPHIRE, whose dam is out of a half-sister to top-class miler Soviet Song, looks a more intriguing option, given she has proven stamina and debuts in a handicap off a highly workable mark. Destined completes the shortlist.

POWERFUL RESPONSE shaped like a horse still ahead of his mark when runner-up at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, idling and reeled in late on. He earns the vote to come out on top with any forecast rain likely to aid his cause back at 7f. Low-mileage Glory Sky and Highfield Viking are others to consider, with Destined also in the mix.

Having stayed on well for a close second over 6f at Thirsk two weeks ago, DESTINED (nap) is open to further improvement now tackling 7f.


17:25 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(15) David's Lad (28/1 +15%)
David's Lad

28/1(+15%)
(15) David's Lad 28/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, good to soft, 20/1). Off 9 months. RESERVE.
Showed a bit of promise on hurdle debut but struggled since incl' h'cap debut; reserve.
1
1st (8) Charlies Pride (6.5/1 +7%)
Charlies Pride

6.5/1(+7%)
(8) Charlies Pride 6.5/1, Showed first form after 4 months off when sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Possibilities if building on that.
Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles but much more promise when 6th on h'cap debut.
2
2nd (2) Blackberry Jack (5.5/1 +21%)
Blackberry Jack

5.5/1(+21%)
(2) Blackberry Jack 5.5/1, Fairly useful performer on the Flat. Has yet to match that form over hurdles but probably needed the run after 13 months off when well held in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Worth another chance.
Only beat one home on his return to hurdles last month; hard to recommend.
3
3rd (14) Destivelle (66/1 -65%)
Destivelle

66/1(-65%)
(14) Destivelle 66/1, Little form on the Flat and well held in maiden/handicap hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Tailed off on all 4 hurdle starts so far including handicap debut last time; tongue-tie on.
4
4th (3) Applejack Poet (8/1 +43%)
Applejack Poet

8/1(+43%)
(3) Applejack Poet 8/1, 14/1, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (18f, soft) 22 days ago. Edging down the weights and not ruled out.
Struggled since h'capping; came on from return when 7th here latest but needs much more.
5th
5th (1) Dontdooddson (4.5/1 -13%)
Dontdooddson

4.5/1(-13%)
(1) Dontdooddson 4.5/1, Attracted support and shaped as if back in form when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (17f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. Must enter calculations.
Better over fences but highly encouraging 3rd latest and has become well treated.
6th
6th (4) Neev's Dream (5.5/1 -38%)
Neev's Dream

5.5/1(-38%)
(4) Neev's Dream 5.5/1, Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 18 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again.
0-7; improved form in last 2 starts; may come on for latest but her better form is on good.
7th
7th (9) Essential Part (25/1 -25%)
Essential Part

25/1(-25%)
(9) Essential Part 25/1, Fair maiden at best on Flat, looked a hard ride last time, and showed little over hurdles in the second half of 2022.
Poor form in claimer when last seen and struggled over hurdles for this yard; off 241 days.
8th
8th (7) Tincurra Lad (9/1 +44%)
Tincurra Lad

9/1(+44%)
(7) Tincurra Lad 9/1, C&D winner who showed nothing after 7 months off at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) in May.
Won this on h'cap debut latst year but shown very little since; back below winning mark.
9th
9th (11) Prince Quattro (80/1 -21%)
Prince Quattro

80/1(-21%)
(11) Prince Quattro 80/1, No show in bumper/maiden hurdles.
Shown nothing so far; back down in trip for handicap debut and hard to recommend.
10th
10th (5) Depeche Mo (7.5/1 +38%)
Depeche Mo

7.5/1(+38%)
(5) Depeche Mo 7.5/1, Modest maiden who ran poorly refitted with a hood in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, good, 28/1) 62 days ago. Tongue strap reapplied and will be a threat if bouncing back to form.
Left previous form behind with narrow defeat on return; form dipped latest up in trip.
11th
11th (12) Zahina (25/1 +38%)
Zahina

25/1(+38%)
(12) Zahina 25/1, Little impact on Flat/over hurdles.
0-13; struggled on Flat last 2 starts but showed a bit more in a maiden hurdle last month.
12th
12th (13) Cracklinrose (6/1 +50%)
Cracklinrose

6/1(+50%)
(13) Cracklinrose 6/1, Modest maiden who was too free after 8 months off when down the field in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, good, 13/2) in early June. Has a good chance if returning to the pick of her form.
In good form without winning last season; tailed off on this season's return but fair mark.
13th
13th (10) Mount Gable (66/1 -32%)
Mount Gable

66/1(-32%)
(10) Mount Gable 66/1, 50/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 18 days ago, never travelling well.
Tailed off in five starts so far including last month's handicap debut.
14th
14th (6) The Cooleen (22/1 -159%)
The Cooleen

22/1(-159%)
(6) The Cooleen 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to justify support when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.4f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.
Struggled in maiden hurdles and this mark has looked tough in h'caps so far.
LTO Selection:

17:25 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CHARLIES PRIDE showed promise when staying on nicely into sixth behind Sheer Bravado on his handicap debut at Cork last month. The selection wasn't disgraced in three maiden outings earlier this year and has plenty of scope for improvement in what appears a modest enough event. Dontdooddson is certainly at the opposite end of the experience spectrum with three career wins (2 chase/1 hurdle) and the topweight was placed at Limerick last time. The lightly raced Blackberry Jack ran well on both Flat outings last year and may progress from an outing over hurdles at Roscommon last month, while Neev's Dream and Depeche Mo are others to consider.

BLACKBERRY JACK has yet to get anywhere near his Flat form in this sphere, but he possibly needed the run on his reappearance at Roscommon last month and is worth one more chance in a weak-looking handicap. Dontdooddson and Cracklinrose head the dangers.

Preference is for DONTDOODDSON has become well treated and posted his best run for some time when third at Limerick last month


17:35 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Visitant (14/1 +44%)
Visitant

14/1(+44%)
(10) Visitant 14/1, Unreliable type. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Has given his running more often than not this season.
Plenty of good efforts this year but he still has stamina to prove at this trip.
2
2nd (9) Michael's Pledge (3.33/1 +17%)
Michael's Pledge

3.33/1(+17%)
(9) Michael's Pledge 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 82 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not discounted.
Half-brother to Coltrane and he's shown promise in two 1m6f handicaps; respected.
3
3rd (1) Spantik (2/1 +73%)
Spantik

2/1(+73%)
(1) Spantik 2/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 10/3, best excused (stumbled leaving stalls) when last of 8 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good) 4 days ago. In form prior to that, so looks a big player.
His last win was almost two years ago and his form nosedived at Catterick on Tuesday.
4
4th (11) A Day To Dream (9/1 -80%)
A Day To Dream

9/1(-80%)
(11) A Day To Dream 9/1, Winner at Thirsk in April. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 22 days ago. Should be on the premises again.
Has held his form since his Thirsk win (1m4f) in April but he needs to find more.
5th
5th (7) Cinco Saltos (33/1 -450%)
Cinco Saltos

33/1(-450%)
(7) Cinco Saltos 33/1, 16/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Chance if rediscovering old form.
Ex-Irish maiden and she needs a transformation back on turf; cheekpieces added.
6th
6th (4) Desert Quest (18/1 -50%)
Desert Quest

18/1(-50%)
(4) Desert Quest 18/1, C&D winner. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Could get back on track if he settles better than last time.
Mercurial type but his last win was off this mark in this race last year; in the mix.
7th
7th (12) Knights Spear (33/1 +0%)
Knights Spear

33/1(+0%)
(12) Knights Spear 33/1, 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, heavy) 9 days ago. Up against it again.
Unplaced in all eight starts and was tailed off last time; others are more convincing.
8th
8th (8) Cracked Up (7/1 -8%)
Cracked Up

7/1(-8%)
(8) Cracked Up 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 32 days ago. Potential big improver upped markedly in trip for handicap debut, so worth taking a chance on in a weak race.
Well-bred filly and she needs watching in market upped in trip on her handicap debut.
9th
9th (6) Yasmin From York (10/1 +44%)
Yasmin From York

10/1(+44%)
(6) Yasmin From York 10/1, Good third of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, good, 5/1), unsuited by step up in trip. Off 13 months. Down in trip. Holding form well when last seen but hard to assess after such a lengthy absence.
7yo who was progressive last season and needs a close look on her comeback.
|F|
|F| (3) Funky Town Pinkie (7/1 -17%)
Funky Town Pinkie

7/1(-17%)
(3) Funky Town Pinkie 7/1, 11/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to firm) 44 days ago, conceding first run. On a fair mark and merits plenty of respect.
Returned from a break with a close call over 1m6f at Nottingham in June; respected.
10th
10th (5) Tiger Spirit (40/1 -60%)
Tiger Spirit

40/1(-60%)
(5) Tiger Spirit 40/1, Course winner. 12/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Won at Southwell in January but has generally struggled since and others are preferred.
11th
11th (2) Riffa Fort (66/1 +0%)
Riffa Fort

66/1(+0%)
(2) Riffa Fort 66/1, First run since leaving Martin Smith when seventh of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft, 100/1) 71 days ago. Hard to fancy at present.
0-6 and was tailed off at 100-1 in a Carlisle handicap (2m1f) on his stable debut in June.
LTO Selection:

17:35 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Only narrowly denied over this distance at Nottingham in June, this could go the way of FUNKY TOWN PINKIE. She seemed to appreciate the return to turf on that occasion and, with further improvement not ruled out, she gets the vote ahead of the class-dropping Yasmin From York. The relatively unexposed Michael's Pledge is another to consider in first-time blinkers.

CRACKED UP has hinted at ability and is bred to be much better than a mark of 59, so she's worth chancing now switched to handicaps/upped in trip. Spantik is one to consider on the back of an excusable run and Funky Town Pinkie is likely to be involved if she can back up a good second at Nottingham in June.

Coltrane's half-brother MICHAEL'S PLEDGE has been placed over 1m6f in both his handicaps and should have more to offer as a stayer.


17:40 Curragh Handicap 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (11) Little Queenie (7/1 +7%)
Little Queenie

7/1(+7%)
(11) Little Queenie 7/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Good neck second of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago. Big player.
Touched off by Gabriella's Spirit at Cork; 2lb better off so every chance.
2
2nd (7) Silmaniya (8.5/1 -21%)
Silmaniya

8.5/1(-21%)
(7) Silmaniya 8.5/1, 7/1, creditable 2 lengths fifth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others have achieved more.
Fifth in Gabriella's Spirit's Cork race having been hampered at the start so more possible.
3
3rd (2) Dun Na Sead (7/1 +30%)
Dun Na Sead

7/1(+30%)
(2) Dun Na Sead 7/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable ¾-length fourth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap (8/1) at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago. Place possibilities.
Speedy type could find it hard to reverse Cork form with 3 of today's rivals.
4
4th (4) Jon Riggens (3/1 +40%)
Jon Riggens

3/1(+40%)
(4) Jon Riggens 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in May. Good neck third of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap (13/2) at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago, having to pick way through. Not taken lightly.
Bit unlucky third to Gabriella's Spirit at Cork; can reverse form over this stiffer track.
5th
5th (5) Running Cool (7/1 +13%)
Running Cool

7/1(+13%)
(5) Running Cool 7/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Cork in June. 4/1, below form 6½ lengths eighth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago. Booking of Murphy a plus and he's not discounted.
Tame Cork effort but connections keen to take on 6 who finished in front of him again here.
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6th (6) Curraheen Princess (10/1 +9%)
Curraheen Princess

10/1(+9%)
(6) Curraheen Princess 10/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 26 Flat runs. Below form 4¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 17/2) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt if on-song.
Good bit to find with five who finished ahead of her at Cork.
7th
7th (1) Prisoner's Dilemma (14/1 -75%)
Prisoner's Dilemma

14/1(-75%)
(1) Prisoner's Dilemma 14/1, Course winner. Fifth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 31 days ago, not clear run. Performed well sole previous try at this trip and should go well granted a strong pace to aim at.
No luck in running on last month's comeback; respected although wouldn't want much rain.
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8th (10) Screen Siren (14/1 +13%)
Screen Siren

14/1(+13%)
(10) Screen Siren 14/1, Latest win at Navan in June. 7½ lengths sixth of 8 to Curraheen Princess in handicap at Down Royal (5f, good, 9/2) 50 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do.
Well behind Curraheen Princess at Down Royal; questions to answer now and blinkers tried.
9th
9th (12) Parting Glass (14/1 -17%)
Parting Glass

14/1(-17%)
(12) Parting Glass 14/1, Winner at Navan in May. 13/2, good second of 17 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Likes a stiff 5f; upped in class here and could go well off light weight.
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10th (3) Gordon Bennett (10/1 -25%)
Gordon Bennett

10/1(-25%)
(3) Gordon Bennett 10/1, C&D winner. 7/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 42 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Successful on this card 12 months ago and has slipped back to that winning mark.
Both runs this term below best but back down to C&D winning mark of last year.
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11th (8) Gabriella's Spirit (7/1 -27%)
Gabriella's Spirit

7/1(-27%)
(8) Gabriella's Spirit 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Cork (5f, good, 17/2) 15 days ago by neck from Little Queenie, all out. Likely to give another good account.
Had six of these behind her at Cork; 5lb higher now but every chance.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CURRAHEEN PRINCESS did finish behind a few of these at Cork last time, most notably Gabriella's Spirit (winner) and Little Queenie (second), but she is an eight-time winner on turf, all over the minimum trip, and her figures of 2-4 at this venue suggest she could well be up to reversing that form back at a track which clearly brings out the best in her. Silmaniya has performed better than her finishing positions suggest this year and is noted along with Dun Na Sead, who has won two of her last three starts, and Jon Riggens.

JON RIGGENS was unlucky behind a couple of these at Cork recently and, granted better luck this time, the 5-y-o can gain compensation. A winner on this card last year, Gordon Bennett has edged back to a good mark and he has to be taken seriously, while Prisoner's Dilemma could be a threat back down in trip if they go hard up front. Gabriella's Spirit and Little Queenie were the two that finished in front of the selection at Cork and both should be on the premises once again.

This stiffer 5f should suit JON RIGGENS who looked a bit unlucky at Cork behind Gabriella's Spirit


17:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Nocturnal (4.5/1 +50%)
Nocturnal

4.5/1(+50%)
(8) Nocturnal 4.5/1, 75,000 gns foal, Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Lope de Vega. 12/1, sixth of 9 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 22 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress.
Was never a factor on her debut three weeks ago and needs to improve a deal.
2
2nd (1) Get The Music On (18/1 -50%)
Get The Music On

18/1(-50%)
(1) Get The Music On 18/1, Foaled January 22. 65,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Deia Glory and 5f/6f winner Lapilli, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner.
Trainer enjoying a good season with 2yos and they're capable on debut; watch the market.
3
3rd (2) Giudecca (4/1 -129%)
Giudecca

4/1(-129%)
(2) Giudecca 4/1, Ulysses filly. Closely related to 1½m winner Elysian and useful 7f/1m winner Provenance and half-sister to very smart 1m winner Integral. Plenty of promise when second of 6 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 11/2) on debut 50 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve and big shout.
Pleasing debut at Newmarket seven weeks ago; highly likely to improve for that experience.
4
4th (3) Haya (16/1 -100%)
Haya

16/1(-100%)
(3) Haya 16/1, Foaled March 29. Ulysses filly. Closely related to smart winner up to 10.2f Dubai Icon. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Rio de La Plata. Likely type.
Well drawn on debut but she'd need to be above-average in a decent-looking novice.
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5th (4) Hot Fashion (1.1/1 +51%)
Hot Fashion

1.1/1(+51%)
(4) Hot Fashion 1.1/1, Too Darn Hot filly. Closely related to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 10.4f Arabian Queen and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Stormbuster. Dam 1m-1½m winner. Promising second of 10 in maiden (7/2) at Newbury (7f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Form pick and should improve.
Deal of promise on her soft-ground debut recently; stable in flying form; on the shortlist.
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6th (6) Lia Rose (40/1 +20%)
Lia Rose

40/1(+20%)
(6) Lia Rose 40/1, Foaled March 3. Ulysses filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m-11f winner Jewel In My Crown and 1m-1¼m winner Rosa Gold. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner).
Half-sister Jewel In My Crown got better with time; will do well to feature on debut.
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7th (10) Spirit La Adelita (250/1 -213%)
Spirit La Adelita

250/1(-213%)
(10) Spirit La Adelita 250/1, Mayson filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1m Stone Soldier and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner L'Addition and 1m winner Duchess of Fife. 50/1 and hooded, last of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut 28 days ago.
Finished a remote last at 50-1 on debut; is likely one for handicaps down the line.
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8th (7) Miss Gitana (40/1 -60%)
Miss Gitana

40/1(-60%)
(7) Miss Gitana 40/1, Nathaniel filly. Dam, 5.7f-7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Trevaunance. 28/1, fourth of 8 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on debut 11 days ago. Should progress.
Bit of hope on debut recently but will need a good step forward from the outside stall.
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9th (5) Lady Chatterley (50/1 -100%)
Lady Chatterley

50/1(-100%)
(5) Lady Chatterley 50/1, Foaled April 13. Advertise filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Molaqab. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to useful 6f-7f winner Seychelloise out of useful 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Starlit Sands.
Half-sister to recent course winner Molaqeb; the market will show what's expected.
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10th (9) Samoon Star (6/1 +40%)
Samoon Star

6/1(+40%)
(9) Samoon Star 6/1, Foaled February 12. Dubawi filly. Sister to very smart winner up to 1m Al Suhail and half-sister to 3 winners, including very smart 1¼m-12.5f winner Telecaster. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 12.5f (runner-up in Oaks/Irish Oaks). Interesting debutante.
Well related and interesting but middle-distances next year likely be her time to shine.
LTO Selection:

17:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Hot Fashion didn't do a lot wrong on her debut when a three-length second at Newbury, where she hit the front two out before being passed, but GIUDECCA may have the edge today. She was noticeably easy to back before her second at Newmarket when running green throughout, but she will have learned plenty from that experience and looked a useful sort in the making. Get The Music On and Lady Chatterley are interesting newcomers, while Miss Gitana could be better over further in time.

HOT FASHION and Giudecca both made encouraging debuts when second at Newbury and Newmarket respectively and look the pair to focus on. The former looked the more straightforward of the 2 so has marginal preference. Samoon Star catches the eye on pedigree so may emerge best of the newcomers.

Giudecca and HOT FASHION both shaped well on debut and the latter can provide in-form Ralph Beckett with another winner.


17:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Ugo Gregory (8/1 -45%)
Ugo Gregory

8/1(-45%)
(5) Ugo Gregory 8/1, Front runner who was back to form when scoring at Beverley in June, then went off too hard when only fifth at the same course last time. Big player if he's not hassled for the lead.
Won at favourite course Beverley last month; has run well here in the past; not ruled out.
2
2nd (9) Lockdown Lass (7/1 -27%)
Lockdown Lass

7/1(-27%)
(9) Lockdown Lass 7/1, Arrives in excellent form having scored twice in July, before a solid showing when third at Doncaster 16 days ago. Likely to feature again.
In fine form on soft last month and can be bang there if conditions suit.
3
3rd (4) How Impressive (7/1 +22%)
How Impressive

7/1(+22%)
(4) How Impressive 7/1, Was holding form this season prior to an excusable run at Chester last time. Not entirely straightforward, so might be the type to benefit from a first-time visor, and he looks fairly treated on his best form.
1st-time cheekpieces had a positive effect in April; perhaps a visor will do the same here.
4
4th (6) Ravenglass (12/1 +14%)
Ravenglass

12/1(+14%)
(6) Ravenglass 12/1, Won at Redcar and Thirsk in mid-2022. Form has been up and down for Richard Fahey this season but new stable puts cheekpieces back on.
Below par on final run for Richard Fahey but placed three times this season.
5th
5th (1) Exceedingly Regal (2.25/1 -13%)
Exceedingly Regal

2.25/1(-13%)
(1) Exceedingly Regal 2.25/1, 12/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Mark is unchanged and cheekpieces could eke out a bit more, so worth a chance to go one better.
Second at Yarmouth last month following a break & on the shortlist in first-time headgear.
6th
6th (3) Flatley (22/1 -38%)
Flatley

22/1(-38%)
(3) Flatley 22/1, Looked much more straightforward when winning 7f Wolverhampton handicap last September and not disgraced when fifth there following month. Probably needed his return at Chepstow but has been off a further two months since.
Won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September but best runs have come on AW.
7th
7th (2) Finbar's Lad (3.33/1 +17%)
Finbar's Lad

3.33/1(+17%)
(2) Finbar's Lad 3.33/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap here in June and shaped as if still in form when only seventh at Musselburgh since. Still lightly raced and can't be discounted.
Headstrong sort who may be well served by the drop back in distance.
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8th (7) Flash The Dash (6.5/1 +41%)
Flash The Dash

6.5/1(+41%)
(7) Flash The Dash 6.5/1, Just ticking over so far this season but handicap mark is sliding and he wasn't disgraced at Thirsk last time. Interesting if back to his best.
Needs to raise his game but is dropping down the weights and wears first-time cheekpieces.
9th
9th (8) Glory And Gold (66/1 +0%)
Glory And Gold

66/1(+0%)
(8) Glory And Gold 66/1, On the up for William Haggas last year but no encouragement in 2 outings for this stable.
Won a 7f novice for William Haggas but well beaten on both starts for new yard this season.
LTO Selection:

17:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Exceedingly Regal, who wintered in Dubai, posted a respectable effort on his return to the UK scene at Yarmouth last month and may improve now he is tried in cheekpieces. However, the unexposed FINBAR'S LAD showed a liking for this course when he scored over 1m on his penultimate start and, off just 4lb higher, appears to have more offer back down in trip on just his fourth start in a handicap. Lockdown Lass and Ugo Gregory are others with sound claims at this level.

EXCEEDINGLY REGAL returned to Britain after an absence with a good second at Yarmouth last month and, with cheekpieces on for the first time, he's capable of going one better at the likely expense of the thriving Lockdown Lass. Ugo Gregory is a big threat to both if allowed a soft lead.

Having returned from a break with a good second at Yarmouth last month, EXCEEDINGLY REGAL is taken to go one better.


17:55 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (12) Globetrottersivola (5/1 +23%)
Globetrottersivola

5/1(+23%)
(12) Globetrottersivola 5/1, 6/1, good third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 29 days ago, faring best of those held up. Considered.
Has looked capable in h'caps last 2 starts and return to soft ground is fine.
2
2nd (2) Crafty Gael (3.33/1 +33%)
Crafty Gael

3.33/1(+33%)
(2) Crafty Gael 3.33/1, 7/1, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Shortlist material.
Is 0-9; 2nd in 2 of his last 3 starts and form from last time boosted; 2lb rise fair.
3
3rd (8) Red Striker (25/1 +38%)
Red Striker

25/1(+38%)
(8) Red Striker 25/1, 28/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (18f, soft) 22 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.
In poor form since winning h'cap chase last September; no signs of revival here last month.
4
4th (13) Getaway Master (7/1 +79%)
Getaway Master

7/1(+79%)
(13) Getaway Master 7/1, Bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) 61 days ago.
Unplaced in 10 starts so far; encouraging yard debut in January but struggled twice since.
5th
5th (1) Black Tonic (5/1 +41%)
Black Tonic

5/1(+41%)
(1) Black Tonic 5/1, First run since leaving Tom Weston when fell in handicap hurdle at this course (18f, soft) 22 days ago, leading until 2 out but fading when coming down at the last.
Promise at Warwick last season but disappointing fav' on yard debut and fell when beaten.
6th
6th (3) Up And Out (8.5/1 +15%)
Up And Out

8.5/1(+15%)
(3) Up And Out 8.5/1, 8/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (16.2f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Bounce back needed.
0-12; beaten a long way out when last seen but ran well here earlier in year; fair mark.
7th
7th (16) Barbaha Queen (12/1 +40%)
Barbaha Queen

12/1(+40%)
(16) Barbaha Queen 12/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 11/1). Off 8 months. RESERVE.
Maiden hurdle winner last year but inconsistent run since; off 263 days; reserve.
8th
8th (6) Muntahez (16/1 -14%)
Muntahez

16/1(-14%)
(6) Muntahez 16/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Dundalk (12f). Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Creditable on last hurdle outing. Enters calculations.
Is 0-12 over hurdles but nearly made all when last seen over hurdles; may need this.
9th
9th (4) Indulging (10/1 -43%)
Indulging

10/1(-43%)
(4) Indulging 10/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form tenth of 16 on Flat at Bellewstown (14.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago but had shaped well over hurdles at Punchestown prior to that. Blinkers on 1st time over jumps. One of the more likely types.
Is 0-6 over hurdles; latest hurdle run was promising but others look better treated.
10th
10th (14) Miala Araya (22/1 +56%)
Miala Araya

22/1(+56%)
(14) Miala Araya 22/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Patrick Breen when thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 78 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2nd a year ago but shown nothing in 3 runs since; tailed off in May and 2m may be sharp.
11th
11th (5) Lakomet Of Saints (8/1 -33%)
Lakomet Of Saints

8/1(-33%)
(5) Lakomet Of Saints 8/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good to soft, 25/1) 32 days ago, slowly away. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. 4/14 on last hurdle outing.
Left previous hurdle form behind finishing 4th when last seen over timber; respected.
12th
12th (9) Chilled Out (33/1 -136%)
Chilled Out

33/1(-136%)
(9) Chilled Out 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (10f, good to soft, 80/1) 39 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Promise on the Flat but has struggled over timber for this yard.
13th
13th (10) Beanie To Sea (80/1 -100%)
Beanie To Sea

80/1(-100%)
(10) Beanie To Sea 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 200/1) 29 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Poor form on the Flat and over hurdles so far; marked improvement required on h'cap debut.
LTO Selection:

17:55 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CRAFTY GAEL has filled the runner-up spot on three of his last four completed starts and had Indulging six lengths behind when beating all bar Vale Of Glory at Punchestown. His latest effort behind Ricky Langford at Wexford was given a timely boost by the winner at Cork on Monday. Globetrottersivola has progressed this year and looks well capable of success at this level judged on his close third to Sheer Bravado at Cork last time. Redwood Queen won at Cartmel last summer and caught the eye when staying on into third at Punchestown on her first start for Charles Byrnes. Lakomet Of Saints, Muntahez and Up And Out are others to note.

GLOBETROTTER showed enough to think he might have a race in him from this sort of mark when third at Cork last month and gets the vote. Indulging was down the field on the Flat last time but had shaped quite well when fourth over hurdles at Punchestown prior to that and is second choice ahead of Ross O'Sullivan's Crafty Gael.

CRAFTY GAEL has been knocking on the door of late and the form of his latest second has been boosted by the winner since


18:07 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Wee Fat Mac (8.5/1 -6%)
Wee Fat Mac

8.5/1(-6%)
(5) Wee Fat Mac 8.5/1, Failed to justify support (16/5) when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. However, has now dropped below his last winning mark, so could bounce back with tongue strap on 1st time.
Ran well at Hamilton last month; less good twice since; tongue-tie now added.
2
2nd (2) Glorious Rio (5/1 +44%)
Glorious Rio

5/1(+44%)
(2) Glorious Rio 5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth past the post in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago (subsequently disqualified after rider failed to weigh in). One to note.
Everything in place for a big run but he's not found his very best so far this year.
3
3rd (6) Aconcagua Mountain (5.5/1 +21%)
Aconcagua Mountain

5.5/1(+21%)
(6) Aconcagua Mountain 5.5/1, Not discredited when fifth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 15/2) 18 days ago. Remains 2 lb above his last winning mark, so needs to find more to record a first success of the season.
Two AW wins to end 2022; creditable turf runs this year; better than result latest; chance.
4
4th (11) Ski Angel (10/1 -233%)
Ski Angel

10/1(-233%)
(11) Ski Angel 10/1, Showed improved form when off the mark in 6-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (heavy) 12 days ago by ½ length from Bonito Cavalo. Merits consideration now that she's up and running.
Unexposed and well bred; off the mark over C&D (soft) latest; big chance up in grade.
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5th (4) Sixcor (8/1 -33%)
Sixcor

8/1(-33%)
(4) Sixcor 8/1, Three-time C&D winner, but eleven runs since last success in 2022. Soon back to form when third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 12/1) 18 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort.
Three C&D wins, including this race last year off this mark; in form; wouldn't want soft.
6th
6th (9) Bonito Cavalo (5/1 +41%)
Bonito Cavalo

5/1(+41%)
(9) Bonito Cavalo 5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Off just 4 days, did too much too soon when eighth of 12 in minor event at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Could fare better back down in trip.
18-race maiden but he went close here last month and the trip was an excuse last time.
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7th (10) Doon The Glen (28/1 -12%)
Doon The Glen

28/1(-12%)
(10) Doon The Glen 28/1, Unable to find any improvement when fourth of 8 on handicap debut (20/1) at this course (6f, soft) 12 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
No progress for handicapping latest (6f, soft); early days but one for the longer term.
8th
8th (12) Nodsasgoodasawink (33/1 +0%)
Nodsasgoodasawink

33/1(+0%)
(12) Nodsasgoodasawink 33/1, Twenty-one runs since last win in 2021. Struggling for form this year, eighth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 16/1) 23 days ago. Best watched.
She hasn't really fired this year and her stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.
9th
9th (8) Hard Nut (20/1 -100%)
Hard Nut

20/1(-100%)
(8) Hard Nut 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2019. One of better recent efforts when fourth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 7/1) 8 days ago, never nearer. Others still preferred.
More promise the last twice; perhaps wouldn't want soft.
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10th (7) Wrecked It Ralph (3/1 +45%)
Wrecked It Ralph

3/1(+45%)
(7) Wrecked It Ralph 3/1, C&D winner. Back on track when ½-length third of 8 to Emeralds Pride in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good) 5 days ago. Capable if on a going day with blinkers now applied.
Conditons fine and he should make a bold bid to better last year's second; blinkered today.
LTO Selection:

18:07 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Narrowly denied on two of his last three starts, SIXCOR looks primed to defend his crown, having won this off an identical mark last year. The booking of Dougie Costello for the first time could be another plus and he is narrowly preferred to Ski Angel, who is capable of being in the shake-up on the evidence of her breakthrough success over C&D at the end of last month. It is also worth keeping an eye on Wrecked It Ralph.

SKI ANGEL can confirm recent C&D form with Bonito Cavalo and come out on top again. Wee Fat Mac is also interesting in a first-time tongue tie.

The unexposed SKI ANGEL is bred to carry on improving and she can follow up her recent C&D success.


18:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Premiere Beauty (3/1 +54%)
Premiere Beauty

3/1(+54%)
(1) Premiere Beauty 3/1, 2-y-o novice winner who made an encouraging return to action at Haydock in May. Disappointing at Chelmsford and Newmarket since but takes a marked drop in grade here. Interesting.
Still lightly raced but has taken backward steps in last two runs; something to prove.
2
2nd (4) Saturnalia (2.75/1 +31%)
Saturnalia

2.75/1(+31%)
(4) Saturnalia 2.75/1, Fairly useful performer who wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm, 11/2) 46 days ago, racing freely and hampered briefly around 1f out. Eased a further 2 lb, so not dismissed back down in trip.
Down the field in four turf handicaps and he needs to raise his game back at this trip.
3
3rd (2) Nuthatch (4.5/1 -50%)
Nuthatch

4.5/1(-50%)
(2) Nuthatch 4.5/1, Made a successful handicap debut at Southwell in April and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when second in 4-runner event at Goodwood (6f) 57 days ago, despite hanging badly right and flashing tail under pressure. Could benefit from first-time headgear.
Quirky filly but she's 2-7 and went very close at Goodwood in June; dangerous.
4
4th (6) Eight Mile (3.5/1 +13%)
Eight Mile

3.5/1(+13%)
(6) Eight Mile 3.5/1, Found some improvement dropped back to sprinting when recording back-to-back wins in July. Couldn't complete the hat-trick turned out less than 24 hours on from most recent success at Chepstow but is worth another chance to get back on the up.
Held in his hat-trick bid at Chepstow but that was a tough race and he's 3lb lower here.
5th
5th (7) My Turn Now (8.5/1 +6%)
My Turn Now

8.5/1(+6%)
(7) My Turn Now 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran her best race when fourth of 9 on handicap debut at Leicester (6f, good) in May. Looked a hard ride dropped in trip at Windsor the following month, though.
Lightly raced filly but she has something to prove after a heavy defeat at Windsor.
6th
6th (5) Spring Day (22/1 -57%)
Spring Day

22/1(-57%)
(5) Spring Day 22/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut (for Andrew Balding) at Chelmsford (6f) in September but has been too free both outings since. Back down markedly in trip for handicap/yard debut.
Has not gone on from her debut win (6f) but she's still unexposed; now with John Butler.
7th
7th (8) Nordic Glory (12/1 +25%)
Nordic Glory

12/1(+25%)
(8) Nordic Glory 12/1, 3-time winner on AW who was left poorly placed when sixth of 9 in handicap here (5f, AW) on most recent outing in March. Back on turf now and may just need this outing after a break.
Triple AW winner but he's 0-7 on turf and is back from a break here; others preferred.
LTO Selection:

18:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Eight Mile is 3lb lower than when failing to land his hat-trick under a 12lb penalty at Chepstow last month and with the George Scott's horses going well, he could get into the shake-up despite a rise in grade. PREMIERE BEAUTY has seen her handicap mark lowered after being put in her place at Newmarket, but that was a class 3 and connections lower their sights here. Her one win was at Yarmouth on similar going and she could surprise again with a clear run, while Spring Day is an interesting alternative now returned to this trip on her first start for John Butler.

PREMIERE BEAUTY has been disappointing the last twice, but she takes a marked drop in grade here and is fancied to capitalise. Eight Mile could get back on the up having been given more of a break, while Nuthatch appeals as the sort to benefit from first-time headgear.

Jamie Osborne's filly NUTHATCH is a quirky type but she's won two of her seven starts and went close off this mark at Goodwood in June.


18:25 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Mighty Mo Missouri (2.5/1 +44%)
Mighty Mo Missouri

2.5/1(+44%)
(6) Mighty Mo Missouri 2.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Galway (14.1f, good to soft, 18/1) 8 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Fairly useful hurdler, poor on last hurdle run.
Was 2nd in 3 maiden hurdle starts last year; player if he sees out new trip.
2
2nd (2) Ginnets Girl (2/1 +60%)
Ginnets Girl

2/1(+60%)
(2) Ginnets Girl 2/1, Fair hurdler. 5/2, good third of 9 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good) 35 days ago.
Bumper winner last year; placed in 4 of last 5 starts; consistency gives her each-way hope.
3
3rd (3) Camino Rock (1.75/1 +50%)
Camino Rock

1.75/1(+50%)
(3) Camino Rock 1.75/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Last of 4 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.7f, good to soft, 9/4) 61 days ago.
Too bad to be true when tailed off latest but big run at Punchestown in April; respected.
4
4th (12) Hurricane Honey (33/1 +0%)
Hurricane Honey

33/1(+0%)
(12) Hurricane Honey 33/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1, ninth of 14 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good) on bumper debut 71 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Switches from bumpers to hurdles.
Beaten 21l in a C&D maiden hurdle on debut and no progress in a bumper since.
5th
5th (1) Meritorious (7/1 +36%)
Meritorious

7/1(+36%)
(1) Meritorious 7/1, Fair Flat winner. Promising sort. 17/2, sixth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Excellent on last hurdle run. Should have more to offer.
Improved over hurdles when 3rd at Punchestown in February; new trip will suit.
6th
6th (13) Mermaids Cave (40/1 -100%)
Mermaids Cave

40/1(-100%)
(13) Mermaids Cave 40/1, Court Cave filly. Sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser Speaker Connolly, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Dancing Meadows, stayed 21f.
Sister to useful 2m hurdle/2m5f chase winner Speaker Connolly; best watched in this field.
7th
7th (7) Monarch Of All (80/1 -21%)
Monarch Of All

80/1(-21%)
(7) Monarch Of All 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 29 days ago, finishing with running left.
Struggled in both maiden hurdle starts so far and this looks tough.
8th
8th (4) Ladyeze Man (125/1 -25%)
Ladyeze Man

125/1(-25%)
(4) Ladyeze Man 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 125/1) 29 days ago.
Tailed off in two runs so far at big odds; best watched.
9th
9th (14) Ogee (28/1 +15%)
Ogee

28/1(+15%)
(14) Ogee 28/1, Westerner filly. Half-sister to a point winner.
Westerner filly; closely related to point winner Katie Dalie; tough ask and best watched.
10th
10th (10) Bama Breeze (125/1 -25%)
Bama Breeze

125/1(-25%)
(10) Bama Breeze 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Sligo (18f, good) on NH debut 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Pulled up sole point starts and tailed off when 80-1 for a bumper last month.
|RO|
|RO| (15) Quarry Lady (100/1 +0%)
Quarry Lady

100/1(+0%)
(15) Quarry Lady 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 200/1) 29 days ago.
Tailed off at triple figure odds in two starts so far.
LTO Selection:

18:25 Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GENTLE AND KIND won a point-to-point at Tipperary but was absent for over two years before making her debut under Rules in a maiden hurdle over C&D. The Henry de Bromhead-trained mare filled the runner-up spot behind three-time bumper winner Castra Vetera and should progress from that run. Mighty Mo Missouro was second three times in maiden hurdles this spring and earned a crack at the Boodles Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. However, he's been a bit disappointing since and now replaces cheek pieces with blinkers. Camino Rock has strong claims on his third to Ballybawn Belter in a 25-runner handicap hurdle at the Punchestown Festival but needs to bounce back after trailing home at Roscommon.

GENTLE AND KIND made an encouraging, if rather belated, hurdling debut over C&D last month and is worth a chance to build on that promise with Rachael Blackmore taking over in the saddle this time. Mighty Mo Missouri was well held in a Galway Flat handicap last week but her juvenile hurdle form last season puts her at the forefront of calculations here. Camino Rock ran poorly at Roscommon last time but is unlikely to be far away if bouncing back to his best.

CAMINO ROCK will be a big player if he returns to the level of his placed effort at the Punchestown festival and makes most appeal


18:37 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Innse Gall (2.25/1 +59%)
Innse Gall

2.25/1(+59%)
(1) Innse Gall 2.25/1, C&D winner. Soon back on track when third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft, 15/2) 7 days ago. Can make his presence felt as he returns to this longer trip.
Consistent type who is on a workable mark and should go well back up in trip.
2
2nd (4) Sophiesticate (14/1 +0%)
Sophiesticate

14/1(+0%)
(4) Sophiesticate 14/1, C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh in June. Faced stiff task against younger rivals when fourth of 5 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (heavy) 12 days ago, but first-time hood needs to spark a return to form.
Has struggled in last two runs and needs to bounce back near his best; hood added.
3
3rd (5) Ayr Poet (2/1 +33%)
Ayr Poet

2/1(+33%)
(5) Ayr Poet 2/1, Made it back-to-back wins at this venue when landing 7-runner handicap over C&D (good) 5 days ago by ¾ length from Golden Valour, responding well. Penalty may not prevent him from completing the hat-trick.
8yo who is as good as ever and has form figures of 2211 here in last four runs; big player.
4
4th (7) Golden Valour (4/1 +20%)
Golden Valour

4/1(+20%)
(7) Golden Valour 4/1, Twenty-seven runs since last win in 2020. One of season's better efforts when ¾-length second of 7 to Ayr Poet in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good) 5 days ago, though typically carried head high.
Infrequent winner but he went close behind Ayr Poet over C&D on Monday; shortlisted.
5th
5th (2) Arch Moon (6/1 +8%)
Arch Moon

6/1(+8%)
(2) Arch Moon 6/1, Successful at Wetherby in May and ran creditably after 9 weeks off when fourth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. Can give his running once again.
Won at Wetherby in May but he came up short over C&D last time; needs to find more.
6th
6th (8) Zebra Star (28/1 -27%)
Zebra Star

28/1(-27%)
(8) Zebra Star 28/1, Left previous effort behind when fourth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago. Back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Amy Murphy.
1-12 and has a mixed record for two different yards; looks opposable on balance.
7th
7th (3) Flylikeaneagle (40/1 -82%)
Flylikeaneagle

40/1(-82%)
(3) Flylikeaneagle 40/1, C&D winner who has been below form since his Musselburgh success in April, making no impression when last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft, 10/1) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive back on the level.
Won at Musselburgh (1m) in April but has been disappointing under both codes since.
LTO Selection:

18:37 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking Ayr Poet has been nothing shy of progressive recently and Jim Goldie's eight-year-old can go close under a 4lb penalty for his last success. However, GOLDEN VALOUR filled the runner-up spot behind the aforementioned most recently and can reverse that form now 6lb better off with his rival. Havana Party is another to bear in mind following a decent third at Hamilton in June.

AYR POET proved at least as good as ever when successful at this C&D 5 days ago and he can land the hat-trick in his current mood. The biggest threat could come from Innse Gall, who has been holding his form well this year, while Havana Party won at this C&D on his penultimate outing and is respected after a break.

The vote goes to multiple course winner AYR POET, who is as good as ever and has form figures of 2211 here in his last four starts.


18:45 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) African Star (80/1 -60%)
African Star

80/1(-60%)
(3) African Star 80/1, 80/1, shaped as if badly in need of the experience when seventh of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut. Off 7 months. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
80-1 for his AW debut in January (about 1m1f) when finishing a remote seventh of 12.
2
2nd (4) Another Run (6.5/1 -30%)
Another Run

6.5/1(-30%)
(4) Another Run 6.5/1, Fairly useful maiden who posted a good second on Doncaster handicap debut in June but has run below that level both starts since, looking none too keen at Sandown on most recent outing. Bit to prove.
Best form when close 2nd over 1m4f in June; weakened over 1m6f since; lesser test can suit.
3
3rd (8) Sailing On (14/1 +13%)
Sailing On

14/1(+13%)
(8) Sailing On 14/1, Brother to smart winner up to 1½m Talent. Pulled up with an irregular heartbeat on Newbury debut but seems to be getting the hang of things now, shaping well from an unpromising position in a hood at Windsor (10f) on most recent outing. Step up in trip will suit and remains open to improvement.
Well held but signs of ability over 1m2f; looks sure to be suited by step up to 1m4f.
4
4th (5) Humanity (0.33/1 +73%)
Humanity

0.33/1(+73%)
(5) Humanity 0.33/1, Roaring Lion colt who is bred to be useful and shaped well when third in a hot maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) on debut in November. Has since had a breathing operation (tongue strap also fitted) but seems sure to progress.
Lacks recent run but promising 3rd to smart rivals on AW debut in November; wind op since.
5th
5th (7) Lock The Vault (80/1 -60%)
Lock The Vault

80/1(-60%)
(7) Lock The Vault 80/1, Well held both starts to date and will be of more interest in handicaps after this.
Beaten 37l+ in two 1m2f events at Windsor; cannot recommend as yet.
6th
6th (6) King Of The Pride (5.5/1 +66%)
King Of The Pride

5.5/1(+66%)
(6) King Of The Pride 5.5/1, Roaring Lion gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Morgan Le Faye and useful 1½m winner Emotion. Dam 11f-2½m (Prix du Cadran) winner. Makes a rather belated debut but ticks plenty of boxes on paper.
Classy pedigree and should be a certain stayer over this trip on debut; check betting.
7th
7th (1) Underlay (80/1 -60%)
Underlay

80/1(-60%)
(1) Underlay 80/1, Harbour Watch gelding. Closely related to winner abroad by Lilbourne Lad and half-brother to winner up to 6f Lihou. Dam maiden (stayed 8.5f).
Yard among the winners but this 6yo can only be watched on very belated debut.
LTO Selection:

18:45 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up on his last two starts, WONDERWALL is fancied to break his maiden now stepping up in distance. He went second towards the finish over 1m2f on his most recent run and, with the potential for more to come over this longer trip, can get the better of the unexposed Humanity, who finished a decent third on the all-weather on his racecourse bow last November. King Of The Pride also warrants a market check on his racecourse bow.

WONDERWALL and Humanity are the pair that stand out. The latter shaped well behind one who's gone on to reach a smart level this year on his Newcastle debut 9 months ago, but the step up in trip isn't certain to suit given how he shaped that day, whereas the former will very much benefit from this stiffer test and is narrowly preferred on that basis. Sailing On caught the eye from an unpromising position at Windsor recently and shouldn't be completely overlooked.

This can lie between HUMANITY, who ran so well on his AW debut in the winter, and Wonderwall, primed for improvement now up in trip


18:55 Kilbeggan Conditions Hurdle 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Macgiloney (12/1 +52%)
Macgiloney

12/1(+52%)
(4) Macgiloney 12/1, Reliable sort. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24f, good, 14/1) 35 days ago, unsuited by way race developed.
Has been regressive this season and has a lot on his plate in this company.
2
2nd (7) Stratum (3/1 -100%)
Stratum

3/1(-100%)
(7) Stratum 3/1, Useful hurdler. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form third of 6 in minor event at Galway (14.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago, barely adequate test. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Should go well.
Ran a corker when second on the Flat at Galway last week; the pick of Paul Townend.
3
3rd (3) Gevrey (10/1 -82%)
Gevrey

10/1(-82%)
(3) Gevrey 10/1, Useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Limerick in October. Creditable second of 27 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29f, soft, 28/1) 124 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Second in the Irish Grand National; isn't as effective over hurdles and may need this run.
4
4th (1) Winter Fog (0.91/1 +64%)
Winter Fog

0.91/1(+64%)
(1) Winter Fog 0.91/1, Smart hurdler. 1/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 6-runner minor event hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Leading claims.
Quality hurdler has three wins in this sphere but stable jockey is on Stratum.
5th
5th (5) Ronald Pump (33/1 -32%)
Ronald Pump

33/1(-32%)
(5) Ronald Pump 33/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. 50/1, bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.2f, good to soft) 92 days ago. Visored for 1st time.
Well beaten in a C&D handicap when last seen and is best watched today.
6th
6th (2) Fury Road (6/1 +50%)
Fury Road

6/1(+50%)
(2) Fury Road 6/1, High-class chaser. Seven wins from 26 NH runs. 16/1, nineteenth of 22 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft) 10 days ago, eased down. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Grade 1 chaser but questions reverting to hurdles after being tailed-off in Galway Plate.
|F|
|F| (6) Sams Profile (20/1 -67%)
Sams Profile

20/1(-67%)
(6) Sams Profile 20/1, Useful chaser. Sixth of 8 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 22/1). Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip.
Difficult to assess coming back from an absence and is probably best watched.
LTO Selection:

18:55 Kilbeggan Conditions Hurdle 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

STRATUM won his last hurdle start but that was nearly two years ago at Thurles and he's mainly been campaigned since in good quality staying races on the Flat. The ten-year-old was beaten less than a length by Shanroe at Galway last week and receives 5lb from stablemate Winter Fog who jumped badly right when winning a similar event at Cork last time. Sams Profile was a smart sort over hurdles winning the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran in 2021 but was generally disappointing over fences last season, while Fury Road and Gevrey also revert back from chasing. Gevrey has been absent since beaten a length by I Am Maximus in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National on Easter Monday.

The classy WINTER FOG landed a similar event at Cork last month and is taken to give the weight away. His stablemate Stratum has recorded some useful efforts in defeat on the Flat this summer and might be the one to give him most to think about.

Though he hasn't run over hurdles in some time, STRATUM(nap) was a fine second on the Flat at Galway last time and can take this.


19:07 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(8) She'Sashambles (16/1 -60%)
She'Sashambles

16/1(-60%)
(8) She'Sashambles 16/1, Green but showed some ability when fourth of 10 in minor event at Beverley (5f, soft, 50/1) on debut 11 days ago. Could take a step forward with her first run behind her.
Belied her 50-1 odds and a slow start when fourth on debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft).
1
1st (5) Showhound (4/1 +43%)
Showhound

4/1(+43%)
(5) Showhound 4/1, Some encouragement amidst greenness when third of 12 in maiden at Catterick (6f, good, 9/1) on debut 17 days ago, late headway having been slowly away. Should progress.
No match for the front two but stayed on well to be third at Catterick (6f, good).
2
2nd (1) Curious Rover (4/1 +27%)
Curious Rover

4/1(+27%)
(1) Curious Rover 4/1, Produced a promising first effort when third of 9 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft, 40/1) 8 days ago, pulling clear of rest. Capable of getting involved again with improvement to come.
40-1 at Musselburgh (7f, good) but weakened into third behind an odds-on winner.
3
3rd (9) Vintage Love (6.5/1 -44%)
Vintage Love

6.5/1(-44%)
(9) Vintage Love 6.5/1, Shaped encouragingly on debut when fifth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 12/1) 9 days ago, keeping on without being given a hard time. Open to progress and she enters calculations.
Only fifth of nine at Newcastle (6f) but she kept on nicely to be under 2l off the winner.
4
4th (3) Rich Harry (4/1 -100%)
Rich Harry

4/1(-100%)
(3) Rich Harry 4/1, Showed ability taking on experienced rivals when third of 7 in maiden (15/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 44 days ago. Can build on that first experience to get off the mark.
Decent third at Newcastle; that race wasn't strong but neither is this.
5th
5th (6) War Memorial (2.25/1 +59%)
War Memorial

2.25/1(+59%)
(6) War Memorial 2.25/1, Ran green first time up when fourth of 12 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 66/1) 15 days ago. Should do better in time.
From a midfield position he kept on nicely to take fourth at Thirsk (6f, soft).
6th
6th (2) Elliott (25/1 +0%)
Elliott

25/1(+0%)
(2) Elliott 25/1, Foaled April 17. 26,000 gns foal, 35,000 gns yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Dandy Man colt. Dam, US 1m/8.5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Lustown Baba. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut.
1,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam US Listed-placed 1m/8.5f winner (90).
7th
7th (7) Flocon (16/1 +20%)
Flocon

16/1(+20%)
(7) Flocon 16/1, Foaled January 29. Mondialiste filly. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful winner up to 8.6f Akhenaten. Watch for market clues.
Fifth foal; dam 5f-6f winner (inc 2yo; RPR 97); market can guide.
LTO Selection:

19:07 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

VINTAGE LOVE shaped well on her racecourse bow when fifth at Newcastle earlier this month and the daughter of Expert Eye makes plenty of appeal with that experience under her belt. Similar comments apply to War Memorial, who outran his odds when fourth at Thirsk at the end of last month, while Curious Rover, who placed on debut at Musselburgh, may benefit from dropping a furlong in distance.

RICH HARRY made an encouraging debut up against experienced rivals when third at Newcastle in June and can progress from that effort to open his account. Curious Rover also made a promising start when third at Musselburgh 8 days ago and could be the main danger, ahead of Vintage Love.

All those with experience shaped well on their debuts and WAR MEMORIAL was particularly eyecatching.


19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 13f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Lionella (6.5/1 +7%)
Lionella

6.5/1(+7%)
(3) Lionella 6.5/1, Winner at Sandown (1¾m) in June but well held back there since. Bounce back needed.
Asserted late on in a five-runner 1m6f handicap at Sandown; not so good there last time.
2
2nd (1) Denis Anthony (0.83/1 +63%)
Denis Anthony

0.83/1(+63%)
(1) Denis Anthony 0.83/1, Winner over 1½m at Ffos Las in June. Good third of 6 in handicap (13/8) at Epsom (1½m, good) 30 days ago, clear of rest. Bold show likely.
Very solid sequence; this trip should be within reach, so he looks set to run well again.
3
3rd (4) Greased Lightning (6.5/1 -44%)
Greased Lightning

6.5/1(-44%)
(4) Greased Lightning 6.5/1, 5/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (11.5f, good) 14 days ago, keeping on well. Should remain very competitive after a 4 lb rise.
Won handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good; under Georgia Dobie) two weeks ago on latest start.
4
4th (2) Robusto (3.33/1 +5%)
Robusto

3.33/1(+5%)
(2) Robusto 3.33/1, Notched 1½m wins at Salisbury (good to firm) and here (AW) this summer. Not at best when well-held third over 11f at Carlisle last time but this longer trip could see him in a better light.
Two 1m4f wins; difficulties tucking him in and settling on latest outing.
5th
5th (6) Dance Havana (16/1 -78%)
Dance Havana

16/1(-78%)
(6) Dance Havana 16/1, Won an 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (1¾m, good to firm) in July but only sixth off this mark at Bath a couple of weeks later. Fourth on Uttoxeter hurdle debut since then.
Thirsk win (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate Flat start; may need to resume improvement.
LTO Selection:

19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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

GREASED LIGHTNING recorded a staying-on success over an extended 1m3f at Windsor last month and Eve Johnson Houghton's charge is fancied to secure a double over further today, despite a 4lb rise and a step up in class. Recent all-weather winner Bodygroove can give him plenty to think about, despite also having to shoulder a 4lb higher mark, while Denis Anthony looks the pick of the remainder.

DENIS ANTHONY is building up a solid record and is taken to notch a second handicap win of the summer. Robusto, an AW winner here, promises to be suited by the slightly longer trip and is second choice ahead of last month's Windsor scorer Greased Lightning.

Looking more than ready for this extra 1f, DENIS ANTHONY could bring a bit of potential and is narrowly preferred to Robusto.


19:25 Kilbeggan Handicap Chase 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Menindee (3.33/1 +45%)
Menindee

3.33/1(+45%)
(4) Menindee 3.33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in July. 7/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24.3f, soft) 6 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
Looked set to win when falling over fences at Punchestown; won over hurdles at Sligo since.
2
2nd (3) Goodnightngodbless (5/1 -25%)
Goodnightngodbless

5/1(-25%)
(3) Goodnightngodbless 5/1, 7/1, respectable 8¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Menindee in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good) 34 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not dismissed.
Won over fences at Wexford and good runs in defeat since, including over hurdles last time.
3
3rd (5) Room To Roam (9/1 -64%)
Room To Roam

9/1(-64%)
(5) Room To Roam 9/1, One win from 40 NH runs. 14/1, good second of 17 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.1f, soft) 39 days ago, staying on well. Should be on the premises again.
Poor strike-rate but was a close second in a Tipperary handicap last time; 3lb higher.
4
4th (2) Walking The Walk (3.5/1 +0%)
Walking The Walk

3.5/1(+0%)
(2) Walking The Walk 3.5/1, 7/4, won 17-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 16 days ago, plenty in hand. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has to be taken seriously.
In fine form over hurdles and fences lately so can be relied upon to run his race.
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5th (9) Gonedairy (11/1 +67%)
Gonedairy

11/1(+67%)
(9) Gonedairy 11/1, First run since leaving T. Shanahan when creditable sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Cork (24f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Lightly raced in this sphere and worthy of consideration.
Dual point' winner has shown some ability over fences; not a bad hurdle run last time.
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6th (12) Any Day Now (14/1 +58%)
Any Day Now

14/1(+58%)
(12) Any Day Now 14/1, 22/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft) 53 days ago Others make more appeal.
In poor form and can't be fancied from 5lb out of the handicap.
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7th (6) Hardwired (5.5/1 -38%)
Hardwired

5.5/1(-38%)
(6) Hardwired 5.5/1, 22/1, career best when winning 9-runner novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft) 29 days ago, well on top finish. Back up in trip and latest effort makes him look well treated returning to chasing.
Won a 2m4f maiden hurdle here last time; races off an attractive chase mark if at best.
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8th (1) Black Samurai (40/1 -150%)
Black Samurai

40/1(-150%)
(1) Black Samurai 40/1, Latest win in chase at Killarney in August 2021. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase (12/1) at Naas (20f, good to soft). Off 21 months. Up in trip. Hard to know how much ability he retains.
Three-time chase winner but seems best watched on return from a long absence.
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|F| (10) Chief Seattle (18/1 +45%)
Chief Seattle

18/1(+45%)
(10) Chief Seattle 18/1, 25/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Roscommon (24.8f, soft) 4 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.
Won over hurdles and fences at Ballinrobe last year; poor lately; others preferred.
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|PU| (11) Highland Sting (16/1 +36%)
Highland Sting

16/1(+36%)
(11) Highland Sting 16/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 16/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good) 74 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
Maiden after 19 starts was well beaten over hurdles recently and others preferred.
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|PU| (7) Napoleon Blue (18/1 +45%)
Napoleon Blue

18/1(+45%)
(7) Napoleon Blue 18/1, One win from 26 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. First run since leaving Adrian Murray when eleventh of 15 in handicap chase (40/1) at Killarney (23f, good) 22 days ago. Others preferred.
Maiden over fences but has run well in defeat here; however, tailed-off last time.
LTO Selection:

19:25 Kilbeggan Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ROOM TO ROAM showed stamina is his forte when scoring over two miles on the Flat at Clonmel last autumn and has filled the runner-up spot twice over fences this summer including when just failing to peg back King Ferdinand over 2m7f at Tipperary last time. Meindee threw away a winning chance when falling at the last in a similar event at Punchestown but made amends over hurdles at Sligo last month with Goodnightngodbless about eight lengths back in fifth. Walking The Walk has been a model of consistency this year winning over hurdles and fences in recent months, while Hardwired switches back to fences after finally opening his account in a maiden hurdle here last month.

HARDWIRED arrives on the back of a comfortable success over hurdles and, if he's in the same form returning to this sphere, he should take all the beating. The in-form Walking The Walk is an obvious danger and Room To Roam should give another good account.

Having looked set to win at Punchestown when falling at the last, MENINDEE has since won over hurdles at Sligo and can make amends.


19:37 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(9) Havana Rum (9/1 +44%)
Havana Rum

9/1(+44%)
(9) Havana Rum 9/1, 9/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Claims on best form.
Easy AW winner at two; not found same form this year but down in weights & new headgear.
1
1st (2) Thaki (12/1 +0%)
Thaki

12/1(+0%)
(2) Thaki 12/1, Latest win at Hamilton in May. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Fast-ground winner at Hamilton in May; less good since and rain wouldn't be beneficial.
2
2nd (1) Kats Bob (1.88/1 +37%)
Kats Bob

1.88/1(+37%)
(1) Kats Bob 1.88/1, Returned to form when winning 8-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 12 days ago by neck from Caribbean Sunset, always holding on. 4 lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated.
Well backed when beating Caribbean Sunset over C&D 12 days ago; leading contender.
3
3rd (6) The Caltonian (7/1 +22%)
The Caltonian

7/1(+22%)
(6) The Caltonian 7/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at this course (5f, good) 5 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Not out of things.
Good 2nd over C&D on h'cap debut; not quite at the same level twice since; low mileage.
4
4th (4) Caribbean Sunset (3.33/1 -11%)
Caribbean Sunset

3.33/1(-11%)
(4) Caribbean Sunset 3.33/1, Gained reward for consistency when taking 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and looks sure to go well again.
Had been threatening over C&D before his AW win last week; major player despite 3lb rise.
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5th (3) Mighty Power (14/1 -27%)
Mighty Power

14/1(-27%)
(3) Mighty Power 14/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft, 25/1) 22 days ago. Others preferred.
Quiet on turf of late but the handicapper is dropping him in chunks; check betting.
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6th (8) Sparkling Spirit (22/1 -57%)
Sparkling Spirit

22/1(-57%)
(8) Sparkling Spirit 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Not discounted.
Two fair h'cap runs on fast Lingfield turf; needs more for the slower ground to win.
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7th (5) One Last Hug (7/1 +0%)
One Last Hug

7/1(+0%)
(5) One Last Hug 7/1, Has been transformed this year, scoring 3 times before close third over C&D last month. Far from disgraced in higher grade at Hamilton latest and must enter calculations.
Three course wins in 2023; respectable efforts the last twice; P Mulrennan a good booking.
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8th (10) Burtonlodge Beauty (100/1 -100%)
Burtonlodge Beauty

100/1(-100%)
(10) Burtonlodge Beauty 100/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap (33/1) at this course (5f, good) 5 days ago. Up against it. 1 lb out of the weights.
50-1 winner at Hamilton last summer (5f, soft); struggling this year though and opposable.
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9th (7) South Dakota Sioux (18/1 -13%)
South Dakota Sioux

18/1(-13%)
(7) South Dakota Sioux 18/1, Latest win at Wetherby in June. Sixth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Strong traveller who is still on a good mark; prospect of rain is a worry though.
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10th (11) Bloomin Robbery (50/1 +0%)
Bloomin Robbery

50/1(+0%)
(11) Bloomin Robbery 50/1, 12 lengths fifth of 8 to Kats Bob in handicap at this C&D (soft, 40/1) 12 days ago. Improvement required. 1 lb out of the weights.
Handicap debut was fair enough but less good one week later; opposable up in class.
LTO Selection:

19:37 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The key to this race could be the recent clash over C&D between KATS BOB (first) and Caribbean Sunset (second), with the former taken to come out on top once again. That latter has gone up 3lb for a subsequent success, so Iain Jardine's charge is only 1lb worse off with that rival as they reopposes and the fact he has won here over further is another plus. Course regular One Last Hug and The Caltonian cannot be ruled out either.

KATS BOB justified strong support when scoring over C&D last time and remains fairly treated on old form. He can follow up. One Last Hug and Caribbean Sunset rate the principal dangers.

The recent C&D handicap in which KATS BOB (nap) beat Caribbean Sunset looks the key formline and the placings can be confirmed.


19:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Native Melody (8.5/1 -6%)
Native Melody

8.5/1(-6%)
(6) Native Melody 8.5/1, 11/1 and visored for 1st time, third of 5 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.
Again didn't look to see out 1m2f last time; is looking exposed after eight starts.
2
2nd (2) Tenrai (10/1 +50%)
Tenrai

10/1(+50%)
(2) Tenrai 10/1, 40/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 15 days ago. Has gone the wrong way.
Poor this year; maybe faster ground will help but she needs to be more amenable.
3
3rd (3) Metric (4.5/1 +25%)
Metric

4.5/1(+25%)
(3) Metric 4.5/1, Well-bred filly who failed to repeat the form of her first 2 starts when a well-held fourth at Hamilton last time but she's the type to do better now handicapping.
Dam produced a couple of useful winners; want to see some support before considering her.
4
4th (9) Alicefromumbridge (16/1 +52%)
Alicefromumbridge

16/1(+52%)
(9) Alicefromumbridge 16/1, 50/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 25 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
Surprise winner here early in the year who's struggled of late; still to run well on turf.
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5th (5) Caramay (4/1 +33%)
Caramay

4/1(+33%)
(5) Caramay 4/1, Had made little impact in novice events/maiden but will hold more chance now handicapping at a low level.
Half-sister to the yard's decent Maytree Respite; shown very little so far; market useful.
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6th (7) Fantastic Artist (12/1 +14%)
Fantastic Artist

12/1(+14%)
(7) Fantastic Artist 12/1, Down the field in minor events/handicaps. Improvement required.
Yet to finish anywhere near; hard to make a case for despite a 5lb drop in the weights.
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7th (1) Goose Rock (2.25/1 -20%)
Goose Rock

2.25/1(-20%)
(1) Goose Rock 2.25/1, Proved at least as good as ever when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Must be respected in his follow-up bid.
No issues with faster going and holds leading claims off his 4lb higher mark.
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8th (8) Angel De Luz (5.5/1 +21%)
Angel De Luz

5.5/1(+21%)
(8) Angel De Luz 5.5/1, Modest maiden who was below form when seventh of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, soft, 9/1) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon. Cheekpieces back on.
Still to finish placed after nine starts; back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight.
LTO Selection:

19:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

A game winner over C&D last month, GOOSE ROCK looks the one to beat if anywhere near that form. He has gone up 4lb for that success, but Adam Tracey negates all of that rise with his 7lb claim and the gelded son of Mehmas remains of significant interest. Metric must merit consideration on her handicap debut with an opening mark of 53 looking workable as she steps up in trip and she is feared most, ahead of Native Melody.

The suggestion is BEACH KITTY, who caught the eye doing some good late work on her Newbury debut back in May and is sure to go close from an opening BHA mark of 53 if returning to that form. Metric is another handicap debutante to note, while recent C&D Goose Rock remains unexposed at the trip.

Barring support for one of the unexposed runners this looks the ideal opportunity for GOOSE ROCK (nap) to follow up his recent win.


19:55 Kilbeggan Handicap Chase 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Mica Malpic (3/1 +40%)
Mica Malpic

3/1(+40%)
(7) Mica Malpic 3/1, 7/1, respectable 10¼ lengths third of 6 to Good As Hell in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.3f, soft) 39 days ago, finishing with running left. Cheekpieces back on. Can make presence felt.
Was 10l 3rd to Good As Hell at Tipperary last time over 2m1f; this longer trip can suit.
2
2nd (3) The Dasher Conway (4.5/1 +0%)
The Dasher Conway

4.5/1(+0%)
(3) The Dasher Conway 4.5/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in June. Respectable third of 11 in handicap chase (9/2) at Killarney (17f, good) 22 days ago, doing well in the circumstances. Remains one to be interest in.
Won well at Tramore before a fine run in a Killarney Listed event; run well with a repeat.
3
3rd (6) Arctic Ambition (2/1 +33%)
Arctic Ambition

2/1(+33%)
(6) Arctic Ambition 2/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last season. 7/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago, finishing with running left. Has good chance on form.
Won over C&D in April and two hurdle wins since; 2nd at Cartmel last time and a player.
4
4th (5) Too Bright (4.5/1 +59%)
Too Bright

4.5/1(+59%)
(5) Too Bright 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in June. 15/2, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) 39 days ago. Might get back on track having had more of a break.
Won a C&D beginners' before 3rd in a handicap here; questions after poor Tipperary run.
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5th (1) Good As Hell (11/1 -214%)
Good As Hell

11/1(-214%)
(1) Good As Hell 11/1, Won 6-runner handicap chase (3/1) at Tipperary (16.3f, soft) 39 days ago. Likely to put up another bold showing.
Three-time Tipperary chase winner is in top form and run well if as effective here.
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6th (9) Lake Chad (12/1 +40%)
Lake Chad

12/1(+40%)
(9) Lake Chad 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable tenth of 17 in handicap chase (10/1) at Tipperary (23.1f, soft) 39 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Some decent runs in defeat this season, incl' over C&D; has to rebound from a poor run.
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7th (8) Nelly's Money (50/1 +0%)
Nelly's Money

50/1(+0%)
(8) Nelly's Money 50/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Fell in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good, 100/1) 22 days ago. Has plenty to prove.
Fell last time and poor over hurdles the time before; has to get back to last year's form.
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8th (4) Jack Hackett (25/1 +24%)
Jack Hackett

25/1(+24%)
(4) Jack Hackett 25/1, Course winner. 22/1, pulled up in minor event chase at Punchestown (25f, good to soft) 174 days ago, losing touch before twentieth. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Others make more appeal.
Dual C&D winner has a chance if back to the form of his 3rd in this race last year.
LTO Selection:

19:55 Kilbeggan Handicap Chase 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THE DASHER CONWAY is progressing over fences and after winning in good style at Tramore, finished a creditable third to the ill-fated Sole Pretender in a valuable handicap at Killarney last month. Arctic Ambition won over C&D this spring and has since taken advantage of a lowly mark over hurdles to score at Limerick and Ballinrobe. Too Bright also showed a liking for this venue when successful in June and was subsequently placed here in a handicap also over this trip. Good As Hell was denied certain victory at Wexford when exiting at the last before gaining compensation at Tipperary last month, while Mica Malpic won twice over longer trips last year and may find this a bit sharp.

ARCTIC AMBITION is thriving and did well to get second given that plenty went wrong at Cartmel last time, so he's fancied to get back to winning ways at the likely expense of Good As Hell. The Dasher Conway shaped well at Killarney recently, so he's also worthy of consideration.

Having put up a career best when third to the ill-fated Sole Pretender at Killarney last time, THE DASHER CONWAY can score.


20:07 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Black Friday (8/1 +0%)
Black Friday

8/1(+0%)
(4) Black Friday 8/1, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 4/1, bit below form third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 12 days ago. Others preferred.
His last five wins have been at sprint trips and was a well-held third over C&D last time.
2
2nd (2) He's A Gentleman (7/1 +0%)
He's A Gentleman

7/1(+0%)
(2) He's A Gentleman 7/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Good second of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Haydock (8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Races off same mark and is one of likelier contenders.
Record of 1-22 but was a good second at Haydock latest and has claims back in trip.
3
3rd (7) Slippin Jimmy (5.5/1 -22%)
Slippin Jimmy

5.5/1(-22%)
(7) Slippin Jimmy 5.5/1, Posted another solid effort when second of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 37 days ago, running on. Deserves plenty of credit for his consistency so he makes the shortlist.
Pulled hard but he still managed to go close over 7f at Haydock last time; respected.
4
4th (1) Classy Al (3.5/1 +50%)
Classy Al

3.5/1(+50%)
(1) Classy Al 3.5/1, Unreliable sort. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 7/2) 12 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Triple course winner but has bit to prove in new headgear and needs to get back near best.
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5th (6) Concert Boy (14/1 -75%)
Concert Boy

14/1(-75%)
(6) Concert Boy 14/1, Winner at Newcastle in May. 12/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Respected.
Has mixed record since his Newcastle win (7f, AW) in May and he's now 1-10.
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6th (5) First Greyed (8.5/1 -89%)
First Greyed

8.5/1(-89%)
(5) First Greyed 8.5/1, Back to winning ways when landing 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 11 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and holds solid follow-up claims.
Has turned things around recently and he won at Beverley latest; big player again up 3lb.
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7th (9) Cuban Rock (12/1 +0%)
Cuban Rock

12/1(+0%)
(9) Cuban Rock 12/1, Winner at Musselburgh in July. Good second of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 11/4) 18 days ago. Not out of things.
Win and close call at Musselburgh last twice but this is tougher back up in grade.
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8th (8) Yeeeaah (4/1 +64%)
Yeeeaah

4/1(+64%)
(8) Yeeeaah 4/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 8/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others preferred for win purposes.
0-18 but he's in good form and should go well again back at this trip.
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9th (3) Floral Splendour (10/1 +0%)
Floral Splendour

10/1(+0%)
(3) Floral Splendour 10/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft, 22/1) 21 days ago, hampered. Others more appealing.
On workable mark but she's hard to predict and comes with risks attached.
LTO Selection:

20:07 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

First Greyed was a good winner over an extended 7f at Beverley last time, but he may struggle to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings, so the nod goes to YEEEAAH. Tristan Davidson's charge has yet to shed his maiden tag but he has been shaping as if a win could be just around the corner after running consistently well over a mile of late and the drop in trip appears likely to unlock more improvement. Slippin Jimmy heads the remainder.

FIRST GREYED confirmed the promise of his previous run when scoring at Beverley earlier this month and remains feasibly treated. He gets the nod. Slippin Jimmy and He's A Gentleman can also make their presence felt.

The vote goes to FIRST GREYED, who has turned things around recently and overcame trouble when scoring at Beverley two weeks ago.


20:25 Kilbeggan NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Sage Conseil (9/1 -29%)
Sage Conseil

9/1(-29%)
(1) Sage Conseil 9/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Brother to poor hurdler Mickyh and , stays 3½m, and bumper winner/useful hurdler Flash The Steel. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Makes some appeal on paper.
Cost 10,000euros as a 3yo; has a decent pedigree and is worth a market check; tongue-tie.
2
2nd (4) Thief Of The Night (28/1 -40%)
Thief Of The Night

28/1(-40%)
(4) Thief Of The Night 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, seventh of 9 in bumper at Downpatrick (18.8f, good, 14/1) on NH debut 30 days ago. More required.
Ran with some promise on bumper debut at Downpatrick; could get more involved.
3
3rd (6) Pinyon Jay (8.5/1 +6%)
Pinyon Jay

8.5/1(+6%)
(6) Pinyon Jay 8.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, soft, 12/1) on NH debut 12 days ago.
Beaten 22l on debut in a Galway bumper; this is weaker but still needs to find improvement.
4
4th (8) Dereks Dream (20/1 +20%)
Dereks Dream

20/1(+20%)
(8) Dereks Dream 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 15 in bumper (125/1) at Galway (16f, soft) 7 days ago. Others preferred.
A bit better at Galway last week on second start; still needs a fair bit more improvement.
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5th (5) Tomas O Maille (6/1 +14%)
Tomas O Maille

6/1(+14%)
(5) Tomas O Maille 6/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable fifth of 11 in bumper at Ballinrobe (15.5f, good, 15/2) 18 days ago, needing stiffer test. Worthy of consideration.
Placed in a maiden hurdle and two bumpers last season; similar at Ballinrobe; be involved.
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6th (9) Missus Beeton (125/1 +17%)
Missus Beeton

125/1(+17%)
(9) Missus Beeton 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, good, 150/1) 62 days ago. Engaged 8.25 Wexford Friday.
Well beaten in three bumpers and it is safe to look elsewhere.
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7th (7) The Chatty Lad (28/1 -75%)
The Chatty Lad

28/1(-75%)
(7) The Chatty Lad 28/1, Imperial Monarch gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Take Your Time. Wears tongue strap. Likely to need more time.
Home-bred has a tongue-tie on for debut; best watched unless market support.
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8th (3) The Contractor (50/1 -52%)
The Contractor

50/1(-52%)
(3) The Contractor 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Richard John O'Brien when seventh of 12 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) 23 days ago.
Much-improved effort last time at Killarney on good; could be involved with improvement.
|PU|
|PU| (2) Steppingstone (0.36/1 +46%)
Steppingstone

0.36/1(+46%)
(2) Steppingstone 0.36/1, Masterstroke gelding. Brother to a winner and half-brother to 9f-2m winner on Flat in France Elysian Star. Dam of little account on Flat. Should have the requisite speed, so capable of making a winning start.
Makes debut for the dominant force in Irish bumpers and commands maximum respect.
|PU|
|PU| (10) Nomoretart (40/1 -60%)
Nomoretart

40/1(-60%)
(10) Nomoretart 40/1, Morpheus mare. Half-sister to 11f winner Crumblecreek. Dam ran once on Flat.
Flat-bred isn't jumping off the page but could run well for a yard that does well here.
LTO Selection:

20:25 Kilbeggan NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Willie and Patrick Mullins have combined to win seven bumpers in the last three weeks and STEPPINGSTONE could provide them with another. The five-year-old gelding is by Masterstroke out of a Montjeu mare and hails from the family of Ballydoyle trained multiple Group 1 winners Misty For Me and U S Navy Flag. Sage Conseil, The Chatty Lad and Nomoretart are other newcomers to note in the market. Tomas O Maille was placed twice in bumpers last year and made a creditable return at Ballinrobe last month, while Pinyon Jay may progress from his debut run at Galway last week.

STEPPINGSTONE is bred to have the speed for this sort of test and should be sufficiently tuned up by his top yard to make a winning start. Tomas O Maille is the pick of those with experience and Sage Conseil is another notable newcomer.

Hailing from the dominant force in Irish bumpers, STEPPINGSTONE has a quality dual-purpose pedigree and could win on debut.


20:37 Ayr Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Cabinet Maker (3.33/1 +58%)
Cabinet Maker

3.33/1(+58%)
(1) Cabinet Maker 3.33/1, Fair gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Third of 11 in minor event (11/2) at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 18 days ago. Claims if building on that.
Better on AW but ran OK dropped to this level latest; unproven on slower than good.
2
2nd (5) Jaminoz (2.25/1 +10%)
Jaminoz

2.25/1(+10%)
(5) Jaminoz 2.25/1, Returned to form when third over C&D last month and backed that up with solid placed efforts at Hamilton since, latest when second in 11.1f handicap last week. Holds solid claims.
Conditions to suit and he comes here in form; strong claims if taking to the new headgear.
3
3rd (9) Beyond Beauty (50/1 -150%)
Beyond Beauty

50/1(-150%)
(9) Beyond Beauty 50/1, Modest filly. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, soft, 16/1) 11 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Work to do.
Overall record unconvincing and latest change of headgear not enough to tempt.
4
4th (2) Darker (28/1 -100%)
Darker

28/1(-100%)
(2) Darker 28/1, Modest gelding. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 10/1) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
0-10; ran okay over 1m on AW last time; new trip needs to spark something extra.
5th
5th (6) Royal Countess (5.5/1 +61%)
Royal Countess

5.5/1(+61%)
(6) Royal Countess 5.5/1, Modest mare. 3-time C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good, 12/1) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
C&D winner in May but her progress has stalled since; now gets headgear for the first time.
6th
6th (8) Ana Emaraaty (4.5/1 +18%)
Ana Emaraaty

4.5/1(+18%)
(8) Ana Emaraaty 4.5/1, Modest gelding who found a little improvement when third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 9 days ago. Enters calculations.
Best run so far when 3rd of 12 at Newcastle 9 days ago; still has potential; yard run two.
7th
7th (4) Hollis Brown (25/1 -25%)
Hollis Brown

25/1(-25%)
(4) Hollis Brown 25/1, Modest gelding. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 28/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Still looking for first success.
Two fair 1m runs here last month but he failed to fire 12 days ago; new trip today.
8th
8th (3) El Royale (4.5/1 -50%)
El Royale

4.5/1(-50%)
(3) El Royale 4.5/1, Posted best effort for some time when close second of 11 in minor event at Ffos Las (8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Likely contender.
12-race maiden but he went close over 1m last time; should stay; slow ground find; claims.
9th
9th (7) Royal Princess (125/1 -150%)
Royal Princess

125/1(-150%)
(7) Royal Princess 125/1, 150/1, last of 8 in minor event at this course (8f, good) 5 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Best watched.
Poor form in eight runs at up to 1m; new trip/headgear needs to make a massive difference.
LTO Selection:

20:37 Ayr Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Future Times could try to make the running again and he may not be easy to pass dropping back to this trip. ANA EMARAATY ran his best race yet when third at Newcastle, despite being short of room at a crucial stage, and after only seven starts he may have more improvement to come. Jaminoz, Cabinet Maker and El Royale all have form that suggests they can have a say.

Course winner JAMINOZ arrives in good form and is taken to register another victory here. El Royale and Ana Emaraaty should also go well.

Jim Goldie's two runners are greatly respected but this may be the day things all fall right for EL ROYALE.


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