1 Saturday 16th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 16th September 2023

There were 44 Races on Saturday 16th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 8 races at Bath, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 16th September 2023

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

13:35 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
19	19 (19) (33/1 +18%) Makaela's Choice	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Makaela's Choice 33/1, Down the field in bumpers and went with no encouragement sent hurdling at Fairyhouse 6 months ago. RESERVE. Modest form in bumpers and no progress when last seen; off 203 days; reserve.
1	9 1st (9) (1.1/1 +37%) Toto Too	1.1 1.1/1(+37%)	(9) Toto Too 1.1/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing 9-runner bumper at Killarney (17f, soft) 22 days ago and is bred to do well over hurdles. Big runs in two bumpers so far and more progress likely.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +50%) Hashtag Pretender	3 3/1(+50%)	(4) Hashtag Pretender 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 15/8, creditable second of 8 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 27 days ago, no match for winner. Leading form contender. Flat winner in France; placed in last 3 maiden hurdle starts and should be in the mix.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +68%) But What	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(1) But What 4.5/1, Didn't need to improve on debut effort to win 10-runner bumper at Punchestown (16f, good), getting first run. Off 11 months ahead of hurdle debut. Punchestown bumper winner when last seen but more needed and may need this.
4	18 4th (18) (8.5/1 +23%) Rosalys	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(18) Rosalys 8.5/1, Showed a good turn of foot to win 16-runner bumper (12/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on debut back in February. Has since left Emma Lavelle and better to come now hurdling. Tongue strap on. Won mares' bumper at Huntingdon on sole start but others have achieved more; yard debut.
5th	16 5th (16) (14/1 +0%) Faux Fur	14 14/1(+0%)	(16) Faux Fur 14/1, Had her run of gradual progression ended when seventh of 15 in bumper at Galway (16f, soft, 13/2) 42 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Placed in first 3 bumper starts; lesser run latest and much more required now.
6th	13 6th (13) (80/1 -142%) Verbal Sparring	80 80/1(-142%)	(13) Verbal Sparring 80/1, Ran to only a modest level again when third of 14 in maiden hurdle (33/1) at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 33 days ago. Promising signs of late and third at Ballinrobe last time; more required here though.
7th	17 7th (17) (200/1 -506%) One Flew Eau Verte	200 200/1(-506%)	(17) One Flew Eau Verte 200/1, Sixth of 9 in maiden hurdle (18/1) at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Down in trip. Tailed off when 18-1 for a maiden hurdle at Down Royal on debut; others preferred.
8th	5 8th (5) (250/1 -100%) Irina's Path	250 250/1(-100%)	(5) Irina's Path 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in bumper (66/1) at Ballinrobe (15.5f, good) 53 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Poor point form and nothing in two bumper starts.
9th	12 9th (12) (150/1 -200%) Willie The Coo	150 150/1(-200%)	(12) Willie The Coo 150/1, Fair in bumpers and shaped as if needing the run sent hurdling after 6 months off when down the field at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 20/1) 22 days ago. Some promise in bumpers early in career but lost his way; tailed off hurdle bow latest.
10th	15 10th (15) (200/1 -150%) Dream Once More	200 200/1(-150%)	(15) Dream Once More 200/1, Mahler filly. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 2m hurdler Go Native and winning hurdler/useful chaser (stays 3m) Killer Kane. Wears hood. Mahler filly; dam half-sister to Go Native and Killer Kane; hooded for debut though.
11th	3 11th (3) (200/1 -203%) Divilabother	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Divilabother 200/1, Markaz gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including Roxy Baby. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 8.3f). Markaz gelding; 3,000euros yearling; related to winners over jumps but others preferred.
12th	2 12th (2) (150/1 -88%) Coffee Bay	150 150/1(-88%)	(2) Coffee Bay 150/1, Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this run. Modest efforts in two maiden hurdles so far and off 128 days.
13th	8 13th (8) (50/1 -257%) Reversal	50 50/1(-257%)	(8) Reversal 50/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including smart hurdler/very smart chaser Desert Cry and winning hurdler/useful chaser Uisce Beatha. Dam ran twice on Flat. Kingston Hill gelding; 25,000euros 3yo; half-brother to 5 winners incl' Desert Cry; debut.
14th	20 14th (20) (150/1 -127%) Path To The Moon	150 150/1(-127%)	(20) Path To The Moon 150/1, Eighth of 12 in maiden hurdle (80/1) at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) on NH debut 57 days ago. RESERVE. Tailed off when 80-1 for her debut; reserve.
15th	10 15th (10) (250/1 -150%) What's Lariat Now	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) What's Lariat Now 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in two bumpers so far.
16th	11 16th (11) (200/1 -150%) Wild Ridge	200 200/1(-150%)	(11) Wild Ridge 200/1, Dabbers Ridge gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser The Clock Leary and modest hurdler General Gold, stays 25f. Dam (h107) 2½m/2¾m hurdle winner. Half-brother to winners over further and likely best watched on debut.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (5.5/1 -83%) Ivana	5.5 5.5/1(-83%)	(14) Ivana 5.5/1, Had plenty in hand when making a winning start in a Limerick bumper in May. Showed fair form on first of 2 runs in Flat maidens since and makes appeal now going hurdling. Won mares' bumper on debut but 2 poor Flat runs since; in good hands but has bit to prove.
6	6 \|RR\| (6) (200/1 -300%) Keeptheoldmanout	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Keeptheoldmanout 200/1, Mores Wells gelding. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Mores Wells gelding; first foal; dam unraced; tongue-tie on for debut and may need this.

LTO Selection:

TOTO TOO's proven ability on soft ground will serve him well with plenty of rain expected in Navan on Friday. Peter Fahey's Ocovango gelding travelled well before landing a bumper in Killarney on his second start. Afterwards, Fahey mentioned Graded bumpers as potential targets, so he clearly thinks a bit of this horse who now goes over flights. Faux Fur was placed in three bumpers before disappointing in Galway. She could be a factor on her hurdling debut. Reversal is a newcomer to note as he is related to a host of multiple winners. Rosalys (on Irish debut) and But What may not want too much cut in the ground, but do come here after winning bumpers at Huntingdon and Punchestown respectively. Ivana, Hashtag Pretender, Musta Lovea Lovea and Verbal Sparring all have chances.

TOTO TOO has created a good impression in bumpers and is bred to be at least as good over hurdles, so he's put forward as the answer to an interesting maiden hurdle. Fellow bumper winners Rosalys and Ivana warrant plenty of respect, with Hashtag Pretender clear pick of those with hurdling experience.

MUSTA LOVEA LOVEA shaped like he needed his return and this drop in trip with blinkers fitted should work

13:35 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (50/1 -456%) Silver Atom	50 50/1(-456%)	(11) Silver Atom 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 250/1) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut for good yard. Ex-hurdler; up in trip for Flat handicap debut, off basement mark; interesting.
2	10 2nd (10) (5/1 +55%) Broad Appeal	5 5/1(+55%)	(10) Broad Appeal 5/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (firm) 10 days ago, missing break and off the bridle early but he did stick to his task. 9yo who is on a long losing run but was fair third over C&D latest; each-way possible.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 +50%) Balgowan	9 9/1(+50%)	(6) Balgowan 9/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 40/1) 24 days ago, pulling hard but sticking pretty well to his task. Didn't run badly when 5th over C&D last time but needs something extra to get off the mark.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -43%) John Betjeman	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) John Betjeman 10/1, 11/4, creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 93 days ago. Off 93 days but placed twice on the level during the spring and he can make his presence felt again. Returns from three-month break; in good form on the Flat and over hurdles this year.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -100%) Man Of The Sea	6 6/1(-100%)	(3) Man Of The Sea 6/1, Second of 4 in handicap at Les Landes (10f, firm, 2/5) 71 days ago. Given a massive chance by the handicapper back in a conventional British handicap. Runner-up the last twice (on the Flat in Jersey last time) and he's a possible.
6th	9 6th (9) (10/1 +60%) Cedar Rapids	10 10/1(+60%)	(9) Cedar Rapids 10/1, Fifteen runs since sole win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good, 66/1) 18 days ago and temperament is under firm suspicion. Continues to drop down the weights but hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.
7th	4 7th (4) (3.5/1 +56%) Nevendon	3.5 3.5/1(+56%)	(4) Nevendon 3.5/1, Placed 3 times at this venue during the summer but unable to continue the good work when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Southwell 9 days ago. Below par over hurdles last Thursday but bang there if reproducing summer Flat form.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/1 -22%) Idilico	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Idilico 11/1, Another creditable effort when fourth of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good) 36 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Dianne Sayer and this represents a drop a class. Ran well on last two Flat starts for Dianne Sayer; could be involved on stable debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (5/1 +58%) Nakano	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Nakano 5/1, Visored for first time, fifth of 15 in handicap (33/1) at Thirsk (12f, good to soft) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Hugo Palmer. 3yo who ran well on final outing for Hugo Palmer and is not ruled out on stable debut.
10th	12 10th (12) (20/1 +29%) Street Jester	20 20/1(+29%)	(12) Street Jester 20/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 28/1) 43 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Bill Turner. Three-time course winner but well beaten this summer following a long absence.
11th	13 11th (13) (22/1 -22%) Pyrrhic Dancer	22 22/1(-22%)	(13) Pyrrhic Dancer 22/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (firm) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Took step back in right direction over C&D recently but now 0-13 and others appeal more.
12th	8 12th (8) (150/1 -733%) Beat The Storm	150 150/1(-733%)	(8) Beat The Storm 150/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to firm, 40/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time in this code and he has a lot to prove. Has struggled over hurdles this year following a long absence.

LTO Selection:

JOHN BETJEMAN has been a reliable performer under both codes this year and the seven-year-old, who was last seen on the level finishing second at Salisbury in May, can be rewarded for his consistency. Fen Tiger has gone close on his last couple of starts, most recently when beaten a neck at Brighton. He is likely to be in the mix again, while others capable of a decent showing include Nevendon and Man Of The Sea.

The really interesting one is MAN OF THE SEA, who is very well weighted judged on his exploits in Jersey and the booking of a leading amateur is a sign of intent. Fen Tiger is sure to be plugging on, with Idilico one to monitor in the market for a new yard down in class.

Former hurdler SILVER ATOM goes up in trip off a basement mark for his Flat handicap debut and earns the vote ahead of Fen Tiger.

13:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +33%) Iberian	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Iberian 3/1, Well backed when taking 13-runner novice event at Newbury over 6.5f, on debut in June. Again well supported when length second in Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) 46 days ago, still green. Can do better again.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +63%) Sunway	6 6/1(+63%)	(5) Sunway 6/1, Promising sort who had plenty in hand when making a winning racecourse bow at Sandown (7f, good) but was 15¼ lengths behind Rosallion in the Pat Eddery at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
3	4 3rd (4) (0.8/1 -100%) Rosallion	0.8 0.8/1(-100%)	(4) Rosallion 0.8/1, Justified market confidence when making a winning debut at Newbury and followed up in most impressive fashion in the Pat Eddery at Ascot, beating a subsequent winner by 4 lengths in a good time. Sets a clear standard and hard to beat.
4	2 4th (2) (7/1 +42%) Mountain Bear	7 7/1(+42%)	(2) Mountain Bear 7/1, Maiden winner in June. Better form upped in grade in defeat since, though at the same time his limitations have rather been exposed, 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to in Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good, 5/2) 21 days ago.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 +0%) Power Mode	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Power Mode 50/1, Knew his job when making a winning start at Yarmouth in July and improved on that form pitched straight into Group 3 company when fourth in 6-runner Prix de Cabourg at Deauville (6f). Limitations rather exposed in Gimcrack since, however.

LTO Selection:

This year's Champagne Stakes is all about ROSALLION, who hasn't put a foot wrong in his two starts to date and this looks a good opportunity to continue his winning thread. Richard Hannon's colt was very impressive when making mincemeat of a Listed field at Ascot and is expected to continue his ascent towards the top. Iberian might pose him the most questions after a good second in the Vintage Stakes. Mountain Bear was just behind Charlie Hills' youngster at Glorious Goodwood and heads the remainder.

Hard to oppose ROSALLION, who looked potentially very smart when slamming his rivals in the Pat Eddery at Ascot. Iberian was still green when runner-up in the Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and is a clear next best.

It is hard to look beyond ROSALLION, who was very impressive in the Listed Pat Eddery Stakes at Ascot last time.

13:50 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:58 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.1/1 +72%) Almaty Star	0.1 0.1/1(+72%)	(1) Almaty Star 0.1/1, Fairly useful form. Hooded first time, bit below his best when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 12/1) last time but even a repeat of that form would make him hard to beat here. Not disgraced when fourth in 6f Newmarket handicap in July; leading form claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (7.5/1 -125%) Make Clear	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(4) Make Clear 7.5/1, Runner-up of 2 of her 3 starts, although she was beaten 5 lengths in a C&D maiden 17 days ago. Might have to settle for second again. Good second in C&D maiden 17 days ago; plenty to find on form with Almaty Star, though.
3	3 3rd (3) (50/1 -100%) Macho Mania	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Macho Mania 50/1, Modest maiden. Well held in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton 15 days ago. Down in trip. Best to look elsewhere. Yet to fire in three runs for his current yard; he's very hard to make a case for.

LTO Selection:

ALMATY STAR wasn't disgraced in fourth in a first-time hood at Newmarket last time, and he was dropped 2lb for that display. That still leaves the son of Kodiac 17lb clear of his nearest rival Make Clear, so he should find this a straightforward task. As for the latter, she has hit the crossbar on two of her three starts and looks the clear second best. Bringhomethebacon warrants a market check on debut.

This looks a gilt-edged opportunity for ALMATY STAR to get off the mark, with Robert Cowell's Make Clear the one likely to follow him home.

Roger Varian's ALMATY STAR possesses much the best form and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to gain a first victory

13:58 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8.5/1 +6%) Al Qareem	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(1) Al Qareem 8.5/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year, latest Group 2 at Longchamp in October. Well held both starts in the Middle East earlier this year but no surprise if he bounced back after a break. Useful last term; two duck eggs this year but market support should be noted.
2	5 2nd (5) (0.73/1 +0%) Bluestocking	0.73 0.73/1(+0%)	(5) Bluestocking 0.73/1, Shaped well when placed behind Warm Heart in Newbury listed race/the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm) before collared only close home by Savethelastdance in the Irish Oaks. Decent fourth in Yorkshire Oaks since and obvious claims back down in class. Performed well in the Irish Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks; good opportunity back down in class.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 -9%) Modaara	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Modaara 6/1, Won a pair of AW novices, looking really smart when hacking up at Kempton latterly. Seemed to be feeling the very firm ground in Group 3 at Haydock next time and she remains capable of better. Possibly found the ground too lively when last seen; progressive otherwise; not ruled out.
5th	7 5th (7) (6.5/1 +19%) Sea Of Roses	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(7) Sea Of Roses 6.5/1, Useful filly who returned to action with a good second in Group 3 at Saint Cloud. No threat in the Musidora/Oaks next 2 starts but back on track when fifth of 17 in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot before good second on listed race at Hamilton. Bit to find with principals, however. Wasn't far behind Bluestocking in the Ribblesdale, then ran creditably in Listed grade.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 -65%) Empress Wu	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Empress Wu 33/1, Sea The Moon filly who made a successful start in 10f Lingfield maiden and best effort since when 2¼ lengths third of 8 in Group 3 at Deauville (9.9f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Up in trip. More needed again. Steadily progressive at 1m2f; interesting upped in trip (bred to be suited by 1m4f+).
7th	4 7th (4) (8.5/1 +74%) Alba Longa	8.5 8.5/1(+74%)	(4) Alba Longa 8.5/1, Off the mark in impressive fashion at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in May and further progress since, resuming winning ways in C&D handicap 6 weeks ago. Plenty to find with stablemate Bluestocking, however. Scored over C&D six weeks ago, taking record on soft ground to 311; still unexposed.

LTO Selection:

This represents a significant drop in grade for the classy BLUESTOCKING, who was last seen finishing a highly creditable fourth in the Yorkshire Oaks. The daughter of Camelot can take advantage under ideal conditions and notch up a deserved first win since her debut at Salisbury last September. Modaara was disappointing when well fancied for a Group 3 at Haydock last time out and better can be expected now, while Sea Of Roses is a player based on the pick of her form.

An excellent opportunity for BLUESTOCKING to open her account for the season dropping markedly in class. Modaara rates the main threat having had excuses in the Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock.

This looks a good opportunity for BLUESTOCKING to record her first win of a consistent campaign. Sea Of Roses is second choice.

14:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Navan Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (0.53/1 +62%) Amir Kabir	0.53 0.53/1(+62%)	(1) Amir Kabir 0.53/1, Useful hurdler wasn't disgraced when ninth of 19 in the Galway Hurdle (Handicap) 44 days ago. Much respected. Dual hurdles winner not shamed when mid-field, beaten 11l, in last month's Galway Hurdle.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +29%) Set Point	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Set Point 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who wasn't seen to best effect back on the Flat when fifth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Laytown (7.2f) 4 days ago, inadequate test. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 5lb to find on these terms with Amir Kabir but Tuesday's beach run will have perked him up.
3	3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 -129%) Nyiri	2.75 2.75/1(-129%)	(3) Nyiri 2.75/1, A winner in France who shaped well after 4 months off on first run since leaving David Cottin when fourth of 6 in minor event hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 40 days ago, not knocked about. Has excellent claims with further progress on the cards. Winner in France; beaten around 7l in similar contest at Cork; entitled to improve.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 +62%) Starman	25 25/1(+62%)	(4) Starman 25/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Wexford in June. Creditable third of 9 in claiming hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good, 15/2) 17 days ago. Faces a stiffer task back down in trip here. Third in claiming hurdle at Bellewstown; starts off for shrewd yard but loads to find.
5th	5 5th (5) (250/1 -100%) Hi Sur Multi	250 250/1(-100%)	(5) Hi Sur Multi 250/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles. Moderate pointer has shown little in three hurdle starts; no chance in this company.

LTO Selection:

This looks a good opportunity for 135-rated AMIR KABIR. Since winning a novice hurdle in Listowel almost a year ago, he has been campaigned in graded company with a best finish of third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse. A spin in a charity race on the Flat in the Curragh towards the end of August should have him fresh for this. Nyiri won a conditions hurdle on very soft ground in France last December. He was a market drifter before his Irish debut in Cork last month where he finished fourth, but is likely to be much closer here. Amir Kabir's stablemate, Set Point, didn't feature on the beach at Laytown on Tuesday, but has been keeping decent company over hurdles including when second in a valuable handicap hurdle at Bellewstown in July.

NYIRI shaped well under a considerate ride on last month's stable debut at Cork and this looks a good opportunity to confirm the promise of that run. Amir Kabir is feared most out of the Gordon Elliott-trained pair.

A good chance for AMIR KABIR to register a third win over hurdles; entitled to improve from his Irish debut, Nyiri merits respect

14:10 Navan Conditions Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 -25%) Mister Daydream	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Mister Daydream 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Well held on two of three starts but his Musselburgh second in between was promising.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 -13%) Tactical Control	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Tactical Control 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, creditable fifth of 8 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago. Shortlisted. Lacked the pace to land a telling blow over 7f on nursery debut; up in trip today.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.33/1 +26%) Centurion Dream	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(1) Centurion Dream 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (10/1) at Goodwood (8f, soft) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Below form on soft ground last time; good claims if judged on earlier Newmarket third.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -29%) Unreal Connection	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(3) Unreal Connection 4.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. 18/1, won 9-runner maiden at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Much respected on her handicap debut. Improved to win 7f Epsom maiden last month; could easily have more to offer in nurseries.
5th	6 5th (6) (3/1 +33%) Quickfire	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Quickfire 3/1, Winner at Lingfield in June. 9/2, very good second of 3 in nursery at Salisbury (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Leading claims off a 2 lb lower mark. Battled well for maiden win in June but hasn't really kicked on in nurseries.
6th	2 6th (2) (3/1 -9%) Blue Collar	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Blue Collar 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, respectable twelfth of 20 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago. In the mix. Found valuable York nursery too hot last time but has claims in these calmer waters.

LTO Selection:

CENTURION DREAM may have been inconvenienced by a combination of a quick turnaround and softer conditions on his third start at Goodwood, following a couple of promising efforts at Newmarket. A repeat of his third the time before would give him strong credentials of getting off the mark. Unreal Connection landed an Epsom maiden on her latest outing and has to be of interest on her nursery debut, with Tactical Control expected to benefit from stepping up in trip.

QUICKFIRE comes here on the back of a very good Salisbury second so looks the way to go racing off a 2 lb lower mark now. Tactical Control is feared most in his bid for a breakthrough success ahead of another in-form maiden Blue Collar.

Not much went to plan for BLUE COLLAR at York last month but his sights are lowered for this second nursery and he retains potential.

14:15 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 +56%) Annaf	7 7/1(+56%)	(1) Annaf 7/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing 6f hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when third in King's Stand at Royal Ascot and not disgraced in face of a stiff task when seventh in Haydock's Sprint Cup last time. No forlorn hope back in handicap company. Very classy at 5f and 6f; first handicap run since AW win in January; drying ground a help.
2	13 2nd (13) (12/1 +14%) Significantly	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Significantly 12/1, Resumed winning ways for current yard at Haydock in July and has run well on both starts since, leading long way when sixth of 27 to Aberama Gold in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 42 days ago. Can go well again back in distance, Smart 3yo; had walkabout season in 2022 but revived for new yard; still on fair mark.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 +18%) Intrinsic Bond	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Intrinsic Bond 18/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing 5f Ascot handicap for new yard in July. Only 13th at York (5f) last time but the sort to bounce back. Has been in good form for new yard but lesser show latest and on highish mark now.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 +14%) Happy Romance	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Happy Romance 12/1, Resumed winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest (good to soft) in April but limitations subsequently exposed in the Temple Stakes at Haydock and the King's Stand at Royal Ascot. More needed on her handicap debut. Usually aims high; Listed winner in April; excused latest two defeats; handicap debut.
5th	17 5th (17) (25/1 +24%) Vintage Clarets	25 25/1(+24%)	(17) Vintage Clarets 25/1, Won at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle. Posted another solid effort when sixth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f) 24 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up again. In his element over 5f earlier but hard to think of him in win terms after recent defeats.
6th	2 6th (2) (8.5/1 +6%) King's Lynn	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(2) King's Lynn 8.5/1, Landed Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and has since posted several creditable efforts in defeat. Rare below-par run in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time but he's the sort to bounce back. Handles most ground; good course record and has slipped a few pounds in the weights.
7th	10 7th (10) (25/1 -56%) Get It	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Get It 25/1, Got off the mark for his current yard with a career best in 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago. Not dismissed despite taking a 4 lb rise. Emphatic AW winner latest; 6lb higher than latest turf handicap win in 2022; surface query.
8th	19 8th (19) (5.5/1 +21%) Call Me Ginger	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(19) Call Me Ginger 5.5/1, Won 3 times last year, notably in this, and right back on song of late with fluent successes at Chester and Ascot. Remains on a good mark despite a 4 lb rise and he's a big player in his bid for a repeat victory. Impeded when 2nd, promoted to 1st, in this 2022; just 2lb higher following 2 recent wins.
9th	20 9th (20) (25/1 +24%) Haymaker	25 25/1(+24%)	(20) Haymaker 25/1, Scored at Windsor (6f) in May and has largely held his form well since, close sixth of 13 to Call Me Ginger at Ascot (5f, firm) 7 days ago. Can give another good account eased 1 lb here. Three handicap wins 7f and 6f; this race asks more of him than the usual company he keeps.
10th	7 10th (7) (22/1 -22%) Badri	22 22/1(-22%)	(7) Badri 22/1, 4-time winner this year for Ruth Carr and he started out for his new yard with a good second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. Needs considering off an unchanged mark. Did well for R Carr, winning six; good start for new yard; may do better yet back on turf.
11th	22 11th (22) (18/1 -13%) Live In The Moment	18 18/1(-13%)	(22) Live In The Moment 18/1, Ended a lengthy losing run (in a change of headgear) in 11-runner handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, always holding on. Not dismissed with blinkers retained despite taking a 3 lb rise. Never headed at Goodwood last week (6f, good); needs more in a better race.
12th	11 12th (11) (33/1 -106%) Dream Composer	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Dream Composer 33/1, Has shown improved form this year, bagging his third handicap success of the campaign at Sandown in July. Not seen to best effect when third of 10 at Ascot (5f, good) 35 days ago. One to consider. Holding his form and looks good on his day but best form over a bare 5f.
13th	15 13th (15) (22/1 -22%) Hurricane Ivor	22 22/1(-22%)	(15) Hurricane Ivor 22/1, 2021 winner of this contest but he arrives well below par, last of 7 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Won this and Group 3 in 2021; quiet in 2022; revival initially for new yard but needs more.
14th	12 14th (12) (22/1 -10%) Existent	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Existent 22/1, It's now eighteen runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a respectable fifth of 13 to Call Me Ginger in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 7 days ago. Possibilities. Bobbed in and out of form all season; dropping down weights but needs more; hood discarded.
15th	21 15th (21) (22/1 -83%) Kimngrace	22 22/1(-83%)	(21) Kimngrace 22/1, Listed winner at Lingfield in February but mainly below par since until catching the eye when never-nearer eighth of 14 in handicap at York (5f) 24 days ago. Has won on a soft surface and handily weighted if building on that now. Nearly a year since she won on turf; hinted at revival last month; running into form.
16th	9 16th (9) (16/1 +0%) Makanah	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Makanah 16/1, Course winner who comes here on the back of a good fourth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. One for the shortlist. Useful form when 4th at York latest; just adequate shows in 2 previous runs in this race.
17th	14 17th (14) (18/1 -13%) Tees Spirit	18 18/1(-13%)	(14) Tees Spirit 18/1, Much improved last season when scoring 5 times (including here) and he got back on track when second of 12 at Haydock last time. Well in the mix off the same mark. Back to form after fallow spell; first run beyond 5f for 2 years; good or firmer suits.
18th	6 18th (6) (8/1 +50%) Aberama Gold	8 8/1(+50%)	(6) Aberama Gold 8/1, Dual winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and has taken his form to another level for his new yard with further 6f success at York and in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Not best drawn when beating only one at York last time and still can't be taken lightly. Two 6f wins in eight days, latest in a top handicap; ran poorly on latest start.
19th	3 19th (3) (16/1 -45%) Chipstead	16 16/1(-45%)	(3) Chipstead 16/1, Proved better than ever when scoring at York (5f) in May. Has failed to repeat that effort since though, fourth in 5f Ascot handicap last time, so needs to get back on the up. First past the post in the 2022 running; won off 1lb lower in May; worthy contender.
20th	5 20th (5) (22/1 +12%) Dakota Gold	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Dakota Gold 22/1, Tough and likeable C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here. Two of last 3 wins on this track; no real threat in this last September; below par latest.
21st	16 21st (16) (14/1 +30%) The Big Board	14 14/1(+30%)	(16) The Big Board 14/1, Much improved in 2023 and bagged her third win at Ascot in July. Not disgraced when fading seventh of 10 at Salisbury (6f) 9 days ago and one to consider with this shorter trip a plus. Should be suited by this trip but her days of being well treated look to be in the past.
22nd	18 22nd (18) (40/1 -60%) Dusky Lord	40 40/1(-60%)	(18) Dusky Lord 40/1, Useful 5f/6f scorer in 2022 but he hasn't been firing this season and came in last of 13 at Newcastle 16 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on but others are more persuasive. Cheekpieces were a big help for previous yard; back on for first time for this trainer.

LTO Selection:

CALL ME GINGER arrives on a hat-trick after wins at Chester and Ascot, and he can defend his crown. Jim Goldie's sprinter is running off a 2lb higher mark than when he was promoted to first in this contest last year, at the expense of Chipstead, and that may not halt his progression. Better can be expected from Intrinsic Bond after he struggled to land a blow when sent off a well-backed favourite at York, while Stewards' Cup hero Aberama Gold commands respect with cut in the ground likely. Throw Happy Romance, Makanah and Get It into the mix too.

Last year's victor CALL ME GINGER looks to have arrived in peak form again and can complete a quick hat-trick after stylish recent successes at Chester and Ascot. The Big Board could find this intermediate trip to his liking and is feared most, although Significantly is another who could shine at this distance and merits serious consideration. Vintage Clarets, Kimngrace and Aberama Gold complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitive renewal of the Portland.

The promoted 2022 winner Call Me Ginger is respected but DUSKY LORD (nap) can return to his best form in the refitted cheekpieces.

14:25 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:33 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1/1 -25%) Artisan Dancer	1 1/1(-25%)	(3) Artisan Dancer 1/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f, 10/3) 14 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Has to be taken seriously. Not out of the first two in three AW starts; up another 4lb and again in trip; big player..
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +33%) Team Endeavour	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Team Endeavour 4/1, Winner at Wetherby in June. 4/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 8 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Below par at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) latest; visore replaces cheekpieces; better needed..
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 +36%) Huscari	9 9/1(+36%)	(4) Huscari 9/1, C&D winner. Winner here in March. 15/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 66 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. C&D winner; well beaten in a selling handicap latest; bit to prove but not written off..
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 +13%) Murhib	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Murhib 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 40/1 and off 6 months, unseated rider soon after start in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. C&D winner when 3lb lower in March; hasn't won when fresh since 2019..
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +0%) Papa Ricco	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Papa Ricco 10/1, 16/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 15 days ago, never on terms. Stayed on for 7l third at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta); drops 2lb; more needed from him..
6th	2 6th (2) (8.5/1 -70%) Capricorn Prince	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(2) Capricorn Prince 8.5/1, Quriky type. 5-time course winner. 7/2, second of 4 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 39 days ago. Can place again. Course specialist; yet to win from a mark this high but should again be very competitive..
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 +18%) Pledge Of Peace	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Pledge Of Peace 33/1, Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (16f) 8 days ago. Something to find on form. Hasn't shown enough on his last three starts to suggest he'll break his duck yet..

LTO Selection:

ARTISAN DANCER goes in search of the hat-trick after his neck success at Chelmsford over an extended 1m5f, and he could continue to improve with this further rise in distance likely to suit. The three-year-old was only put up 4lb for his latest victory and is taken to go in again. Team Endeavour has put up some solid efforts recently over this trip, including his fourth at Kempton last time, and he's respected in a first-time visor. Capricorn Prince completes the shortlist.

ARTISAN DANCER had more in hand than the bare margin suggests when winning at Chelmsford 2 weeks ago and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Capricorn Prince can place again.

This looks a good opportunity for ARTISAN DANCER (nap) to complete a hat-trick and he is taken to defy his latest 4lb rise.

14:33 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6.5/1 +19%) Box To Box	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(3) Box To Box 6.5/1, Landed a third Chester success of his career in June. Found just one too strong on next 2 starts (including to the smart Spirit Dancer) but must bounce back from a tame effort at York. Record here reads 11612; handles a soft surface, but wins have come on good/good to firm.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +20%) First Impression	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) First Impression 4/1, Bumped into a subsequent winner on reappearance in May and went one better having been well backed over C&D last month. Up 5 lb in a deeper race but he's clearly in good nick. Off 90 days before winning over C&D last month; high on list if the ground remains soft.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 +50%) Arthur's Realm	6 6/1(+50%)	(9) Arthur's Realm 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable efforts since fitted with cheekpieces this summer, keeping on for fifth at Newcastle 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Running well lately, but losing run up to 13 and not sure this is his ideal trip.
4	7 4th (7) (18/1 +0%) Belhaven	18 18/1(+0%)	(7) Belhaven 18/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and left her reappearance effort well behind to go in again at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in May. However, not troubled the judge more recently and is still 7 lb above her last winning mark. 7lb above her last winning mark and didn't convince in sole previous attempt at the trip.
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 +50%) Innse Gall	8 8/1(+50%)	(10) Innse Gall 8/1, Made it 5 wins from 29 career starts when accounting for 6 rivals at Ayr (1¼m) last month. That was just about a career best but he was found out in a much deeper race at York 3 weeks ago, albeit denied a clear run. Back to winning form at Ayr last month, but held at York since; opposable from same mark.
6th	1 6th (1) (8/1 -14%) Sweet Reward	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Sweet Reward 8/1, Just about better than ever when landing 7-runner handicap in the mud at Goodwood 3 weeks ago, keeping on well. Hit with a 7 lb rise so needs to crank it up another notch. In good form lately and likely to have his ground, but has to defy a 7lb higher mark.
7th	6 7th (6) (5/1 -25%) Baryshnikov	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Baryshnikov 5/1, Not scored since spring of last year (over C&D) and doesn't help himself with habitual slow start. That said, he's been given every chance by the assessor. Three-time C&D winner, 4lb below last winning mark; may well get the solid pace he needs.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/1 +13%) Wisper	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Wisper 7/1, Won on Brighton reappearance (9.9f) in May and placed twice from 4 starts since, latterly when runner-up at Sandown held up in a steadily-run race. That performance confirms she's in top form. Mainly running well since her successful return, but still 5lb above her last winning mark.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 -33%) Dark Pine	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Dark Pine 12/1, Winless since 2021 but went close over C&D in May. Rather in-and-out since, though Windsor race last time isn't a run to judge him harshly on. Eased further 2 lb. C&D winner, but below form since going close back here in May; losing run up to 14.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 -41%) Southern Voyage	12 12/1(-41%)	(2) Southern Voyage 12/1, Landed hat-trick in 2021 and got over whatever ailed him at Hamilton when cashing in on a drop in class at Newcastle in September. Off the track since and has left Archie Watson, so well-being is an unknown for all he's joined another successful yard. 4-10 for Archie Watson; makes stable debut after a year off; watch market.

LTO Selection:

A comfortable winner over C&D last month, FIRST IMPRESSION can take this slight rise in grade in his stride, despite a 5lb rise. The six-year-old is proven on this ground and he may have too much for Sweet Reward, who arrives in great form, having won two of his last three. Newcastle winner Southern Voyage is another to consider on his first run for the Richard Fahey stable, along with the capable Box To Box.

WISPER is reliant on luck in running given how she's ridden but she's a mare at the very top of her game and she's just about the most persuasive option. First Impression and Sweet Reward both posted career-best efforts last time and demand respect, while Dark Pine and Baryshnikov lurk on a dangerous mark.

Course form means a lot. FIRST IMPRESSION (nap) showed his liking for Chester when winning over C&D last month and can defy a 5lb rise.

14:40 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (3/1 +0%) First Dare	3 3/1(+0%)	(10) First Dare 3/1, 5/1, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Career best when beaten 1l latest and looks well treated from just 1lb higher.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 +31%) Hearts Are Trumps	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Hearts Are Trumps 11/1, 25/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (18f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle outing. 5 wins to his name, ending a losing run in July but couldn't build on that subsequently.
3	12 3rd (12) (10/1 -25%) Ricky Langford	10 10/1(-25%)	(12) Ricky Langford 10/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 10/3, creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, soft) 22 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can continue in form. Won 2 of last 3 hurdle starts; not beaten far over fences latest; workable mark.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +29%) Pro Bono	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Pro Bono 10/1, Registered a first success on the Flat in 9-runner handicap (4/1) at Tramore (12f, good) 3 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Creditable on last hurdle run. Maiden hurdle winner in June and Flat winner on Wednesday but hurdle mark looks high.
5th	2 5th (2) (3/1 +14%) Banntown Girl	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Banntown Girl 3/1, Showed promise in first-time cheekpieces when third of 13 in maiden at Tramore (16f, good) on Flat debut 30 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle outing. Not taken lightly. Career best at end of last term; needed return before good Flat run latest; can go well.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -67%) Clarens	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Clarens 20/1, C&D winner who stepped up on recent run when ninth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 33/1) 142 days ago. Rattled off hat-trick in 2021 but progress thwarted and may need this.
7th	13 7th (13) (11/1 +56%) Craic Eile	11 11/1(+56%)	(13) Craic Eile 11/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good, 25/1) 3 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle outing. Ran okay on Flat earlier in week but tailed off last hurdle start; may want it quicker.
8th	11 8th (11) (33/1 -32%) Benkei	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Benkei 33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2018. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, good to soft, 25/1). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Good on last hurdle outing. Poor on the Flat last time and this trip looks too short for him back over timber.
9th	9 9th (9) (10/1 +50%) Scott Lang	10 10/1(+50%)	(9) Scott Lang 10/1, Fair winner at 13f on Flat. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 10/1) 22 days ago. May yet do better. 3rd at Sligo last month before a 6th at Kilbeggan on h'cap hurdle debut; shorter trip now.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 -83%) Gordons Aura	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Gordons Aura 11/1, Creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle (15/2) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 34 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Merits consideration. Maiden hurdle winner in January and back to best with 3rd latest but isn't well treated.
11th	8 11th (8) (8/1 +43%) Cash The Cheque	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Cash The Cheque 8/1, Hood on for 1st time in this code, eighth of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Tramore (16f, good) on flat debut 30 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle outing. Generally consistent but h'cap debut suggested she may need to come down the weights.

LTO Selection:

GORDONS AURA finished third in a rated hurdle at Downpatrick behind a couple of horses rated 126 and 130. He doesn't meet horses with those ratings here and has to be appealing with Georgie Benson taking 7lb off his back. First Dare was outgunned on the run-in at Tramore and has a shot at compensation. That race confirmed her aptitude for rain-softened ground and her trainer, Liz Doyle, has had two winners from her last four runners at the time of writing. Jody Townend is a notable booking for Banntown Girl who has two victories in her locker. Scott Lang has previously enjoyed himself on the Flat at this track while Ricky Langford knows where the winning post is. Cash The Cheque should give Anna McGuinness a good spin.

FIRST DARE proved as good as ever when runner-up at Tramore last month and a reproduction of that form could be good enough to see her go one better here. Gordons Aura and Banntown Girl are a couple of others who make appeal.

This can go the way of FIRST DARE (nap) who posted a career best latest and she can give Maxine O'Sullivan back-to-back wins in this

14:45 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (2.75/1 -38%) Rocket Warrior	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(7) Rocket Warrior 2.75/1, Twice-raced son of Saxon Warrior who posted a much better effort when fourth of 11 in minor event (28/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 20 days ago. May do better still. Big shout. Fourth at Yarmouth last time; one of the main form contenders.
2	5 2nd (5) (6.5/1 +35%) Hieloray	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(5) Hieloray 6.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Fourth of 13 in maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good, 100/1) 19 days ago, nearest finish. In the mix. Outsider in both starts but appeared to run well at Chepstow latest.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.75/1 -22%) Continuance	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(4) Continuance 2.75/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Goodwood (8f, soft, 8/1) 20 days ago. Likely to improve so holds good claims. Holds leading claims if back to debut form; bred to rate higher still.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +56%) Leguizamo	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Leguizamo 4/1, 18/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Open to improvement. Midfield at Chepstow, looking green; open to improvement; interesting.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/1 +0%) Surging Tide	7 7/1(+0%)	(9) Surging Tide 7/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good, 10/1) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs to step forward. Johnston filly who may do better still; not without hope.
6th	3 6th (3) (28/1 -12%) Willy Campbell	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Willy Campbell 28/1, 125/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm) on debut. Off 101 days. Up in trip with work to do. Down the field in 6.5f maiden at Newbury in June.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -100%) Miss Dubai	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Miss Dubai 66/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. More is required. Turf debutante who needs to improve on her AW efforts.
9th	2 9th (2) (40/1 -60%) Surfer Dude	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Surfer Dude 40/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 4 in minor event (20/1) at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 31 days ago. Holds poor form claims, having failed to beat a rival in both outings.

LTO Selection:

ROCKET WARRIOR took a decent step forward from his debut effort when fourth at Yarmouth and that piece of form appears to be the standout on paper. The son of Saxon Warrior is open to further improvement and gets the vote to strike at the third attempt. Hieloray displayed signs of greenness when benefiting from a step up in trip to finish fourth at Chepstow and is likely to progress again, while Continuance and Leguizamo can fight it out for the minor placings.

ROCKET WARRIOR just holds the edge on form and with the prospect of more to come then Marco Botti's son of Saxon Warrior edges the vote from Continuance, who also remains with potential on the back of his recent Goodwood fifth. Hieloray is another who can have a say if building on his Chepstow fourth.

The vote goes to CONTINUANCE, who appears to have an easier task than previously. Rocket Warrior is second choice.

14:50 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5.5/1 -38%) Sandrine	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(6) Sandrine 5.5/1, Smart filly who won the Lennox last season. Best run of 2023 when ¾-length third (Audience narrowly ahead in second) to Kinross in City of York (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. First-time visor worn on that occasion retained. Likely to be on the premises. Back to form with Group 2 third in first-time visor and she could be bang there.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 +39%) Audience	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(1) Audience 3.33/1, Much improved since being gelded and fitted with a hood, reappearing to win a 7f Newmarket Group 3 in July by 2 lengths from Jumby. Back from a lesser effort in the Lennox at Goodwood when ¾-length second of 11 to Kinross in City of York (7f, good to firm) last month. Should go well. Strong claims on this year's Group-race form but the forecast slow ground is a concern.
3	5 3rd (5) (1.25/1 +9%) Spycatcher	1.25 1.25/1(+9%)	(5) Spycatcher 1.25/1, Improved performer this season, winning a Thirsk conditions race on reappearance and a Group 3 at Deauville in July. Went down all guns blazing when just touched off in the Prix Maurice de Gheest back Deauville (6.5f, soft) last month. Leading claims. Went very close in French Group 1 last month and he's a key player.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Biggles	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(2) Biggles 4.5/1, Second in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in the spring and took his form up another when landing the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in July. Not at his best in the International at Ascot since and has a bit to find now stepping up to pattern level. Bunbury Cup winner who has been progressive in 7f handicaps and is entitled to respect.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 +22%) Jumby	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Jumby 14/1, Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock in June and backed that up when 2 lengths second to Audience (conceded him 3 lb) in Criterion at Newmarket in July. Well below par in the City of York latest but he did race away from where the main action unfolded. Group 3 win in June but below par at York latest; tends to be kept away from slow ground.

LTO Selection:

SPYCATCHER has been a model of consistency this term and he appears primed to offer another bold bid. Karl Burke's charge was only just touched off in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville last month and this extra yardage seems likely to see him to even better effect. Audience is the highest rated of these and ranks as the biggest danger after a close second in the City Of York Stakes. Sandrine, who finished a head behind in third on the Knavesmire, should also be challenging at the line.

SPYCATCHER was taken out of the Haydock Sprint Cup last Saturday on account of the quickish ground and Karl Burke's thriving 5-y-o can justify the decision to wait for a week and land the biggest prize of his career. Last month's City of York 2-3 Audience and Sandrine can give him most to do.

Slow ground would be right up SPYCATCHER's street and he earns the vote having gone very close in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest.

15:00 Doncaster Group 2 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:08 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.44/1 +56%) Ambiente Amigo	0.44 0.44/1(+56%)	(2) Ambiente Amigo 0.44/1, Shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Newmarket on debut and produced an even better performance to score in dominant fashion in a Lingfield maiden (7f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Upped further in trip and will be hard to beat with improvement on the cards. AW debut; carries a penalty for turf win here but she is likely to be tough to beat..
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 -56%) Tokyo Dreamer	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Tokyo Dreamer 7/1, Fair filly. 8/11, didn't need to improve to open her account in 10-runner maiden at this course (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Carries a penalty and likely to find this much tougher up against some unexposed rivals. 7f win here latest; goes up in trip (dam 9.4f winner) with a penalty; improvement needed..
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Really Darn Hot	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Really Darn Hot 4.5/1, Promising individual. 15/8, left debut form well behind with the step up in trip suiting well when second of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) just over 2 weeks ago. Should have more to offer. Took a big step forward latest and, with potential still, she's a likely player..
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -25%) Checkmeout	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Checkmeout 10/1, Is bred more for stamina than speed and shaped in kind when 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Tokyo Dreamer in maiden (6/1) at this course (7f, AW) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Carried right at the start and ran green on debut here; no surprise if she steps up..
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 -127%) Rising Rhoesa	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Rising Rhoesa 150/1, Looked green when seventh of 9 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 40/1) on debut 27 days ago. 40-1 on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) when slowly away and never a factor..

LTO Selection:

AMBIENTE AMIGO justified her cramped odds to score by seven lengths over 7f on the grass at this track latest, and she could improve plenty for this step up in trip. The daughter of Postponed looks well placed to defy her 7lb penalty. Tokyo Dreamer sets the standard with a rating of 71 after she struck over 7f here, and she now attempts this distance for the first time. Blenheim Star could also have a say.

AMBIENTE AMIGO produced a dominant display when opening her account second time up in the mud here at Lingfield 6 weeks ago, and with further progress on the cards, Michael Bell's filly is likely to prove a tough nut to crack. The main danger may emerge from Really Darn Hot, who left her debut form well behind upped in trip when finishing runner-up at Wolverhampton recently and she should have more to offer, while Blenheim Star and Checkmeout can do battle for minor honours.

The suggestion is AMBIENTE AMIGO, whose easy turf win here suggests she could be destined for better things. She can defy a penalty.

15:08 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.2/1 -94%) Thanks Forever	1.2 1.2/1(-94%)	(4) Thanks Forever 1.2/1, Kessaar gelding who knew his job and showed plenty of ability when third in a valuable maiden at York (7f) on debut 22 days ago. That performance is backed up by the timefigure and he's very much the one to beat with improvement on the cards.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 +26%) Winged Messenger	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(6) Winged Messenger 3.33/1, Left debut form well behind when second in 11-runner maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 31 days ago, staying on. Step up in trip sure to suit on that evidence and may do better still.
5th	2 5th (2) (8/1 +0%) Ottoman Force	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) Ottoman Force 8/1, Land Force colt who shaped as if in need of the experience when sixth of 11 in novice event at Redcar (6f) on debut 3 weeks ago. Likely to improve.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/1 +45%) Takeover Target	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) Takeover Target 11/1, Showed more than previously under a change of tactics when fourth of 5 in minor event here in August. However, failed to repeat that effort switched to a nursery at Sandown last time. Cheekpieces back on.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/1 +9%) Ziggy's Dream	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Ziggy's Dream 5/1, Knew her job when justifying support at Doncaster in April and looked unlucky not to win the Lily Agnes here next time. Largely disappointing since, however.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 +39%) Monkey Miss	20 20/1(+39%)	(7) Monkey Miss 20/1, Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this run.

LTO Selection:

Third in the valuable Convivial maiden at York, THANKS FOREVER showed more than enough on his debut to suggest that he would be getting off the mark in no time. His prominent style of racing should stand him in good stead, especially at a track of this nature, and the son of Kessaar gets the vote at the expense of Beverley runner-up Winged Messenger. Ziggy's Dream, who is winless since her debut at Doncaster in April, appeals most of the remainder.

THANKS FOREVER emerged best of the newcomers when third in a valuable maiden at York last month and has to be considered the one to beat with improvement on the cards. Winged Messenger bumped into one that's gone in again since on his most recent outing at Beverley and ought to prove the main threat, especially with the step up to 6f likely to bring about further progress. Ottoman Force will be sharper for his debut and is taken to fill the places.

This can go to THANKS FOREVER who made a very promising debut when third of 14 in the Convivial Maiden at York last month.

15:15 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (7/1 +30%) Mr Macphisto	7 7/1(+30%)	(15) Mr Macphisto 7/1, 13/2, showed benefit of comeback run when second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 64 days ago, switched approaching 3 out and staying on. Not out of things. Won from 1lb lower at Kilbeggan last summer and back to form with good 2nd latest.
2	12 2nd (12) (10/1 +29%) Atlantic Wonder	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Atlantic Wonder 10/1, 12/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago, dropping away from 2 out. Needs to step up again if he's to figure. 11-race maiden and hard to fancy having been tailed off last time out.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 +31%) Breagagh	11 11/1(+31%)	(10) Breagagh 11/1, 17/2, twelfth of 17 in handicap at this course (10f, good to soft) 14 days ago. No forlorn hope retuned to hurdling with first-time tongue strap fitted. 0-33; not a bad run when 4th at Downpatrick last month but poor Flat run since.
4	18 4th (18) (20/1 -122%) Sayitfirst	20 20/1(-122%)	(18) Sayitfirst 20/1, Very good third of 13 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 17 days ago, better placed than most. Still, she remains relatively lightly raced and that may not prove her limit. Bounced back from some poor runs when third of 13 latest but still needs more here.
5th	16 5th (16) (66/1 -164%) Glencourt Valley	66 66/1(-164%)	(16) Glencourt Valley 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Tailed off in five runs so far; best watched on handicap bow.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Champagne Vacation	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Champagne Vacation 12/1, Maiden who wasn't disgraced when ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 13/2) 37 days ago, upsides briefly 2f out and no extra. Drop back in trip worth exploring and he's not out of things. 0-12; ran well in July but poor run since and drop in trip unlikely to help.
7th	6 7th (6) (6.5/1 +41%) Only One Plan	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(6) Only One Plan 6.5/1, Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in June. 4/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 33 days ago, sticking to task. Enters calculations. Deserved Roscommon win in June; good runs in defeat since and too much to do latest.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 -52%) Mr Sundancer	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Mr Sundancer 50/1, 80/1, last of 7 in maiden at Clonmel (9.6f, good) on flat debut 9 days ago, very slowly away. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Hood on 1st time. Poor on last hurdle outing. Beaten when running out at Perth earlier in year and tailed off twice since; hooded.
9th	4 9th (4) (5.5/1 +8%) Kellie's Dream	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(4) Kellie's Dream 5.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in July. Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 9/2) 37 days ago. Revised mark demands a little more now. Gained 2nd h'cap success 2 starts ago; 8lb rise harsh and was beaten 7l since.
10th	13 10th (13) (100/1 -525%) Bella Be Good	100 100/1(-525%)	(13) Bella Be Good 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft, 200/1) 24 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Shown very little in five runs so far; handicaps need to bring about improvement.
11th	17 11th (17) (50/1 -52%) Sea The Sunset	50 50/1(-52%)	(17) Sea The Sunset 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, tenth of 16 in handicap at this course (14f, good to soft) 16 days ago, not clear run. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Low-key run on the Flat here latest and tailed off over hurdles previously.
12th	2 12th (2) (7.5/1 +38%) Got To Fly	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(2) Got To Fly 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Wexford (16f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Hood back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Improved from debut when 7th here; hasn't built on that since but good mark for h'caps.
13th	9 13th (9) (25/1 -25%) Princess Sophia	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Princess Sophia 25/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in May. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft, 12/1) 68 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Goes well fresh; made winning return at Punchestown in May; freshened up after 2 poor runs.
14th	14 14th (14) (50/1 -100%) I Am The Sea	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) I Am The Sea 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 12/1) 27 days ago. 0-8 on the level for William Haggas and shown very little over timber incl' h'cap bow.
15th	3 15th (3) (3.5/1 +75%) Jinxs Link	3.5 3.5/1(+75%)	(3) Jinxs Link 3.5/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f) in July. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle back at that venue (19f, good to soft, 5/1) 22 days ago. Can give a good account once more. Career best 2 runs back and good 5th since; others on better marks but can run his race.
16th	8 16th (8) (7.5/1 -114%) Up And Out	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(8) Up And Out 7.5/1, 5/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 0-15; went close at Sligo before 6l defeat latest; not sure to appreciate soft.
17th	7 17th (7) (80/1 -142%) Alex D	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Alex D 80/1, Struggled to make an impact over hurdles last year and similarly well held both starts on the level around the turn of the year. 8-month break needs to have had positive effect ahead of this. Flat winner in 2020 but has lost his way and off 246 days.
18th	11 18th (11) (16/1 +36%) Muntahez	16 16/1(+36%)	(11) Muntahez 16/1, Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly with that run under his belt. Flat winner but 0-13 over timber; low-key return latest and wants it quicker.

LTO Selection:

ONLY ONE PLAN has been in a consistent vein of form this year and could reap the benefits with a second success. Slower ground is very much in his favour as he showed when delivering at Roscommon in June. There could be another victory in Mr MacPhisto based on his running-on second at Cork in July. He has been lightly raced since winning at Kilbeggan in July last year, but his last run was definitely a step in the right direction after three unplaced outings. Jinxs Link was a ready winner on his penultimate start in Kilbeggan. He couldn't justify favouritism when dropping to fifth over slightly further at the same track, but should be involved on ground he will enjoy.

Plenty arrive with decent claims, including UP AND OUT. Gordon Elliott's mare has been shaping up well in similar company of late, not least when runner-up at Sligo on her penultimate start, and she earns the vote dropped a little in trip. Only One Plan and handicap-debutante Got To Fly are just a couple of others to consider.

It might be worth taking a chance on PRINCESS SOPHIA who won at the beginning of the campaign and has been freshened up for this

15:20 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Bath Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.33/1 +63%) Lusaka	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(1) Lusaka 3.33/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year, latest in 14-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm, 6/1) 24 days ago by ¾ length from Cherry Cola, responding well. Thriving at present and highly likely to go well again. Force to be reckoned with in races of this nature on good or quicker ground.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 -75%) Zillion	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Zillion 14/1, Is in his best form for years, following up his Chepstow success in 10-runner handicap (17/2) at this course (13f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can give another good account in his hat-trick bid. Has won his last two but this is tougher than usual and he enjoys give underfoot.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Cherry Cola	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(3) Cherry Cola 3.5/1, Reliable sort who doubled her tally for the season in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 3 days ago, kept up to work. Merits respect under a 4-lb penalty. Beat a 3yo here earlier this week; unwise to underestimate despite the 4lb penalty.
4	14 4th (14) (33/1 +0%) Ladypacksapunch	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Ladypacksapunch 33/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good, 8/1) 16 days ago. 3 lb out of the weights. Will do well to make the breakthrough in a stronger handicap than usual.
5th	13 5th (13) (33/1 +0%) Molliana	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Molliana 33/1, Scored at Les Landes in July but below form both outings since, looking a little tricky off the bridle latest. 2 lb out of the weights. Often red-hot under both codes in Jersey but held on three visits here since June.
6th	11 6th (11) (33/1 -65%) Endofastorm	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Endofastorm 33/1, Bounced straight back to form when 2¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Zillion in handicap (14/1) at this course (13f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Finished fifth behind Zillion here four weeks ago and that was a Class 6; looks vulnerable.
7th	12 7th (12) (22/1 -38%) Princess T	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Princess T 22/1, Fared better than of late when second of 9 in handicap at this course (11.6f, firm, 6/1) 10 days ago. Up in trip. 1 lb out of the weights. No match for the winner here ten days ago and this is harder.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +11%) Russian Rumour	16 16/1(+11%)	(2) Russian Rumour 16/1, C&D winner in June who wasn't disgraced when 5¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Lusaka in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 24 days ago. Possibilities if on a going day and runs many of her better races here.
9th	9 9th (9) (5/1 +38%) Greased Lightning	5 5/1(+38%)	(9) Greased Lightning 5/1, Opened his account for the season at Windsor in July and has shaped as if still in good form both outings subsequently, latest when 1½ lengths fourth of 14 to Lusaka over C&D. Had a wide trip when 4th to Lusaka here 24 days ago and remains unexposed at this distance.
10th	8 10th (8) (7.5/1 -25%) Beggarman	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(8) Beggarman 7.5/1, 16/5, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (13f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Eyeshields/visor on for 1st time. Remains of interest. Has only won on the AW but has been threatening to put that right at this venue.
11th	6 11th (6) (11/1 -57%) Dirham Emirati	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Dirham Emirati 11/1, Dual C&D winner in July who lost nothing in defeat when 1½ lengths third of 10 to Zillion in handicap at this course (13f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Likely to remain competitive. Only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid last time when third to Zillion.
12th	4 12th (4) (22/1 -38%) Masterdream	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Masterdream 22/1, Winner at Ffos Las in July and shaped as if still in good form when eighth of 13 in 2m handicap at Kempton 33 days ago. Below par on AW latest; won at Ffos Las the time before but this is deeper.
13th	7 13th (7) (12/1 -71%) Book Of Tales	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Book Of Tales 12/1, Improved immediately fitted with blinkers when landing back-to-back handicaps in June before finding only one too good in his hat-trick bid. Took well to hurdling when making a winning start for his new yard at Fontwell last month and warrants respect back in this sphere. C&D winner having a good season and made winning stable debut over hurdles recently.
14th	5 14th (5) (25/1 -79%) Hidden Depths	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Hidden Depths 25/1, 3-time C&D winner who ran below form on most recent jumps outing, but he's not the type to stay down for too long, so a better showing likely now returned to the Flat. Had a decent year over fences and is capable on the Flat off this sort of mark.

LTO Selection:

BEGGARMAN has claimed successive second placings at this venue and he can go one better. Hughie Morrison's charge was only beaten three-quarters of a length last time and another bold bid can be expected off the same mark. Cherry Cola won well over C&D on Wednesday and is feared most, although she may be vulnerable under a 4lb penalty. Lusaka has accounted for her, as well as the selection, this summer but has top weight to contend with. Book Of Tales is another to consider.

A competitive handicap with plenty arriving in top form, and a tentative vote goes to BEGGARMAN, who's taken to gain reward for a consistent spell now fitted with first-time eyeshields and visor. Lusaka, Cherry Cola and Zillion are a trio of potential threats.

Unlike most of these, GREASED LIGHTNING could have some improvement lurking as a stayer and his latest race didn't go to plan.

15:25 Bath Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Doncaster Group 1 (Class 1) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +0%) Continuous	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) Continuous 3/1, Looked smart when winning both 2-y-o starts. Encouraging return in the Dante and rook his form to a whole new level in a well-run race when a decisive winner of the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York. That is the best form on offer and this trip may well unlock more. Improvement almost every time; authoritative 1m4f win in Great Voltigeur at York on latest.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.75/1 +39%) Arrest	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(2) Arrest 2.75/1, Runner-up in French Group 1 on final 2-y-o start and reappeared to win the Chester Vase in May (both heavy ground). Not in the same form on a firmer surface in the Derby at Epsom and King Edward at Ascot but dropped in class, he responded well to a positive ride when winning Geoffrey Freer Stakes, Among the best form with two wins on softer than good and this trip looks within reach.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +0%) Desert Hero	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) Desert Hero 6/1, Produced a smart performance when winning the traditionally very strong King George (Handicap) at Royal Ascot in June. Overcame tricky circumstances when following up in the Gordon Stakes and his limit may noy have been reached trying a new trip. Improving; 1m4f Group 3 win on soft last time; whether today's trip will help is not clear.
4	9 4th (9) (8/1 +0%) Tower Of London	8 8/1(+0%)	(9) Tower Of London 8/1, Form has taken off since stepping up to middle distances, winning a Leopardstown listed race and the Ulster Derby (Handicap) in June. Would probably have completed the hat-trick had rider not dropped his whip in the Bahrain Stakes and he's a brother to a Leger winner. Stays 1m5f; has a little to find but this trip can help and he has each-way claims.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 -75%) Gregory	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Gregory 7/1, Confirmed debut impression when landing a listed race at Goodwood and found bundles for pressure when maintaining his unbeaten record in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. Carried a penalty and turned over by Continuous in the Great Voltigeur but return to this trip very much in his favour. Will be well suited by reverting to today's greater stamina test if he goes on the ground.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -17%) Chesspiece	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Chesspiece 14/1, Purchased by Godolphin after taking handicap win and improved when third to Gregory in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1¾m). Listed winner at Hamilton a month later and looked ready for a return to this trip when second in the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood. Several have better form but he is improving and the step back up in trip will suit him.
7th	8 7th (8) (7/1 +42%) Middle Earth	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Middle Earth 7/1, Runner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1½m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice in July, battling well. Found another jolt of improvement when cashing in on a lenient mark in the Melrose Handicap and he's clearly a 3-y-o stayer on the up. Moves into his first Group race but brings plenty of promise after 1m6f Melrose h'cap win.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 +44%) Denmark	28 28/1(+44%)	(5) Denmark 28/1, Yet to add to debut success last summer but quietly progressive in 3 starts at up to 14f this term. Looked a tricky ride in handicap company at Haydock and he's hard to make a case for at this level. Placed in two good 1m6f handicaps, last time harder to settle and repeatedly hanging left.
9th	1 9th (1) (40/1 -43%) Alexandroupolis	40 40/1(-43%)	(1) Alexandroupolis 40/1, Taking debut winner in the autumn. Hasn't advanced his form as perhaps expected both starts this year 4 months apart, albeit he wasn't seen to best effect in the Vinnie Roe Stakes. Retains potential but this is a big ask. Unexposed and capable of better (checked over 1f out last time) but has no form claims.

LTO Selection:

The recent rain on Town Moor sees Frankie Dettori switch from Queen Vase's hero Gregory to beaten Derby favourite ARREST and that factor is likely to make a big difference. The former lost his unbeaten record when a one-paced third to Continuous in the Great Voltigeur, and the York winner also has questions to answer, with the combination of softer ground and the extra couple of furlongs potentially not suiting Aidan O'Brien's colt. Arrest bounced back from failures on ground faster than ideal in the Derby and at Royal Ascot when taking the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury. Testing conditions are clearly important to the son of Frankel and the extra yardage promises to yield further improvement. Desert Hero has progressed nicely this season, with victories at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, the latter occasion seeing him get the better of Chesspiece. Melrose winner Middle Earth, who was supplemented earlier in the week, is another with solid credentials.

Just the 9 runners for the oldest Classic but it has a very open feel to it. CONTINUOUS took his form to a whole new level in a well-run race when a decisive winner of the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York and that marks him out as the one to beat with this trip likely to unlock even more. Gregory failed to land the odds in that race but he carried a penalty that day and this contest will play to his strengths (though Dettori now rides Arrest). At longer odds, Tower of London cannot be ruled out.

The St Leger can go to Great Voltigeur hero CONTINUOUS ahead of Arrest and Gregory, with Desert Hero also shortlisted.

15:35 Doncaster Group 1 (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +56%) War Defender	1 1/1(+56%)	(1) War Defender 1/1, Losing run is mounting up but he comes here in good order, respectable second of 12 in handicap at this course (9f) 5 weeks ago. Drop back in trip will hold no fears and he's one to consider from same mark. He's been bang there in his last three runs and should have some say.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Cosa Sara	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Cosa Sara 4/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, forced to switch final 1f and running on. Operating from last winning mark if she can build on that now. Was closing on the leaders after finding some trouble at Carlisle last week.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Chinese Spirit	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(2) Chinese Spirit 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Consistency essentially hard to knock this term and claims once more. C&D winner this month and then third of eight at Hamilton; 1lb rise here nor there.
4	3 4th (3) (8.5/1 -113%) Victory House	8.5 8.5/1(-113%)	(3) Victory House 8.5/1, Maiden. 25/1, ran well below best when seventh of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June, slowly into stride and always behind. Changed hands for 11,500 gns thereafter and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour back from 3 months off. 14-race maiden who has been placed now and again but often takes a good hold; new yard.
5th	7 5th (7) (7.5/1 +70%) Hollis Brown	7.5 7.5/1(+70%)	(7) Hollis Brown 7.5/1, Seventh of 9 in minor event (25/1) at Ayr (10f, good) 35 days ago, folding inside final 1f. Must improve. Placed three times but 0-15 and below par of late; others preferred.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 -65%) Zandora	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Zandora 33/1, 33/1, third of 4 in maiden at this course (9f, good to firm) 18 days ago, plugging on without threatening. Expected to find a few too good again. 0-12 and when third last time over 1m1f here she was beaten 16l; others are safer.

LTO Selection:

Cosa Sara wasn't beaten far over 1m at Carlisle last time and she appears likely to go close off the same mark. Jim Goldie's runner was denied a clear run when things started to hot up on that occasion and this looks a good opportunity to get her head back in front. War Defender is likely to be the selection's closest pursuer after struggling to recover from a slow start over 1m1f at this venue last time, while Chinese Spirit should also be thereabouts.

A winner over C&D 2 starts back, CHINESE SPIRIT again ran well when third at Hamilton 11 days ago and, in the hope they go a good clip, he could well be up to going in again. War Defender and Cosa Sara head up the dangers.

Cosa Sara looked unlucky last week at Carlisle but, with rain forecast, preference is for WAR DEFENDER (nap).

15:42 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 -33%) Tropical Air	3 3/1(-33%)	(6) Tropical Air 3/1, Failed to improve switched to a nursery when third of 5 at Brighton (5.3f, good, 5/1) 12 days ago, though in need of a stiffer test. Makes polytrack debut and he could yet to better as he goes up in trip. Still early days but would like to have seen more from him on his nursery debut latest..
2	2 2nd (2) (3.5/1 +13%) Rising Force	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(2) Rising Force 3.5/1, In first-time hood and returned to all-weather, off the mark in 10-runner nursery (33/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 2 weeks ago. Major player. Up 4lb for his Chelmsford win (7f) but may not need to find much more to follow up..
3	8 3rd (8) (4.5/1 +44%) Birkie Boy	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(8) Birkie Boy 4.5/1, Again ran well when second of 7 in nursery at Brighton (6f, good to soft, 6/1) 5 days ago. Can give his running again as he makes his first start on polytrack. Thereabouts several times without showing much improvement; switches to AW..
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 +56%) Tenyatta	7 7/1(+56%)	(1) Tenyatta 7/1, Made late headway when fourth of 7 in nursery at Brighton (6f, good to soft, 16/1) 5 days ago. Looks worth another try at this trip but needs to find more. Showed minor promise on debut but she's been unable to better that in four more starts..
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 -18%) Mighty Pearl	33 33/1(-18%)	(11) Mighty Pearl 33/1, Again finished well held when last of 8 in nursery (16/1) at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Blinkers now reached for. Well beaten in all starts, the last two in nurseries; blinkers go on but can only watch..
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 +50%) Clear Justice	14 14/1(+50%)	(9) Clear Justice 14/1, Well backed but raced freely in first-time blinkers when 10¾ lengths ninth of 10 to Rising Force on nursery debut at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces now the choice of headgear. Supported on nursery debut at Chelmsford latest, when he was too free; much more needed..
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 -56%) Villas Bullet	28 28/1(-56%)	(7) Villas Bullet 28/1, After 9 weeks off and in first-time cheekpieces, well-beaten fourth of 7 on nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good, 7/1) 33 days ago. Swtiches to polytrack on first run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Well beaten on her nursery debut; since changed hands; watching brief advised..
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -65%) Head's Gone Pal	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Head's Gone Pal 66/1, Upped in trip, again offered little when seventh of 8 in nursery at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 66/1) 12 days ago. Looks to be up against as he tries polytrack for the first time. Poor form at big odds on all four starts, the latest on his nursery debut.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 -67%) Brooklyn Express	10 10/1(-67%)	(5) Brooklyn Express 10/1, Making all-weather debut, back on track when third of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 8/1) 8 days ago. Merits consideration. May be capable of picking up one of these but will need improvement to defy this mark..
10th	4 10th (4) (6/1 -50%) Call Me The Breeze	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Call Me The Breeze 6/1, Hooded for 1st time, never on terms when thirteenth of 16 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 250/1) 18 days ago. Watch for market clues as she makes handicap debut. Well beaten in all three starts and based on that form this initial mark looks stiff..
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -60%) Tentatively	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Tentatively 40/1, Has fared no better in nurseries on her last 2 starts, seventh of 10 at Kempton (7f, 28/1) 8 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well beaten in recent starts; likely to need further assistance from the handicapper..

LTO Selection:

Call Me The Breeze didn't show much across her three qualifying runs, but the 135,000gns purchase, a daughter of Iffraaj, is bred to be far better than an opening mark of 52. It would be no surprise were she to step forward on her handicap bow, but marginal preference is for TROPICAL AIR. Charlie Johnston's charge was dropped 2lb having finished third over an extended 5f at Brighton 12 days ago, and the step up to seven furlongs could be key. Recent Chelmsford scorer Rising Force is also noted.

Back on all-weather with a hood applied, RISING FORCE opened his account at Chelmsford a fortnight ago and he can score again now that he's up and running. Brooklyn Express got back on track making his all-weather debut last time and could be the main danger, while Tropical Air may yet do better upped in trip.

A weak nursery in which RISING FORCE may not need to improve to repeat his Chelmsford success, with headgear now discarded.

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:52 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 -20%) Bazball	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Bazball 12/1, Steadily progressive from a low base equipped with a visor, running her best race yet to gain second career victory at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 weeks ago, kicking on 2f out and keeping on. This her toughest assignment yet but consistency is hard to knock. Consistent in nurseries, but taking on better company from 5lb higher demands more.
2	5 2nd (5) (1/1 +39%) Due For Luck	1 1/1(+39%)	(5) Due For Luck 1/1, Perfect start when landing 9-runner Carlisle maiden (5f) back in June and looked potentially useful when following up under a penalty at Ripon (5f) 18 days ago, impressing with how he travelled/response to pressure. More to come now handicapping from plum draw. 2-2 and likely there is more to come from him; much respected from the inside stall..
3	3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 -25%) Hackman	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(3) Hackman 7.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when off the mark in a C&D maiden (heavy) in May. Placed twice at listed level subsequently and turned in another creditable effort when seventh in big-field sales' race at York (6f) 23 days ago. Not discounted making nursery debut. C&D winner and twice placed at Listed level, but has the outside stall on nursery debut.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +0%) Midnight Lir	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Midnight Lir 6/1, Justified cramped odds with loads to spare in maiden company at Beverley (5f) and matched that level when runner-up in nursery back at that venue 3 weeks ago, finding only an improver too strong. Pacey sort who should give another good account. Consistent gelding; should run his race again, but a stiffer 5f or 6f may suit him best.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 +8%) Barnwell Boy	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Barnwell Boy 11/1, Knew his job and quickened up smartly to make a winning debut at Goodwood (6f) in May. Failed to build on that in trio of starts since, weakening quickly when thirteenth of 16 in nursery at York 24 days ago. Drop into calmer waters a plus here at least. Has not built on an impressive debut success; best watched.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -6%) Ganesha	9 9/1(-6%)	(2) Ganesha 9/1, Second victory at Hamilton (5f) when landing a gamble with a bit in hand on nursery debut in July. Good second at York (6f) later that month and feasible to think she found the competition too hot back at that venue 24 days ago. Worth another crack at 5f on balance. Both wins over 5f at Hamilton; return to this trip may help, but others look stronger.
7th	7 7th (7) (8.5/1 -55%) Leaves Of Grass	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(7) Leaves Of Grass 8.5/1, Invincible Spirit filly who continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening her account on nursery debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) 10 days ago, sustaining her effort well. Handy draw to work from for yard that have a smashing record at this venue. Claims. Has improved with each start, winning on the Lingfield AW last time; shortlisted.

LTO Selection:

DUE FOR LUCK was able to defy a penalty to follow up at Ripon 18 days ago, having made a successful debut at Carlisle the previous month. With that in mind, an opening mark of 83 might underestimate the Due Diligence gelding and he is taken to maintain his unbeaten record. Midnight Lir finished second to one that went on to occupy the same position in a warm York nursery next time and must be respected. Hackman heads the remainder.

DUE FOR LUCK marked himself down as potentially useful when maintaining his 100% record under a penalty at Ripon 18 days ago, impressing with how he travelled/his response to pressure and, with the prospect of more to come now handicapping, he can make it 3-3 operating from the plum draw. Lingfield-scorer Leaves of Grass and Bazball head up the dangers.

Preference is for the unbeaten DUE FOR LUCK, the least exposed in the field and with plenty more still to come.

15:52 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (12/1 +40%) Duncarrig	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Duncarrig 12/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Tramore (21f, heavy) 29 days ago, left behind early final circuit. Back down in trip. Promising 5th at start of year; involved when coming down 2 starts ago but poor run since.
2	1 2nd (1) (28/1 -40%) In For The Night	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) In For The Night 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good, 28/1) 33 days ago. However, remains early days with him and it would be worth noting if the market spoke in his favour. Promise early in the year; tailed off last 2 starts but could be on good mark.
3	15 3rd (15) (4.5/1 +68%) Banada Bridge	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(15) Banada Bridge 4.5/1, 11/1, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, soft) 15 days ago, every chance when untidy last and keeping on. Task is to back that up now. 0-14; back to form when beaten 1l latest but more needed in deeper race here.
4	13 4th (13) (14/1 +58%) Future Proof	14 14/1(+58%)	(13) Future Proof 14/1, One win from 38 NH runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 16/1) 15 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Struggled for form this term; tailed off at Down Royal latest; rain may help.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -180%) Always Force It	28 28/1(-180%)	(10) Always Force It 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, again offered little when fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) in March. Goes handicapping now on the back of 6 months off and another worth a precautionary market check for clues. Showed nothing in four starts at huge prices at the start of the year; off 189 days.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 +40%) Mutadaawel	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Mutadaawel 12/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap at this course (14f, good to soft, 22/1) 16 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Down in trip. Poor on last hurdle run. Poor form on the Flat of late and it was a similar story when last seen over timber.
7th	7 7th (7) (5/1 +50%) Edge Of My Seat	5 5/1(+50%)	(7) Edge Of My Seat 5/1, 9/1, creditable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Hood back on and not out of things with this drop back in trip expected to suit. 0-8 over timber; only beaten 4l on last 2 runs; would need to be back at her best.
8th	17 8th (17) (3.5/1 +13%) Be My Hero	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(17) Be My Hero 3.5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 9/2, bounced back to best and did best of those held up when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 17 days ago, running on. Possibly worth chancing to build on that from low mark. 17-race maiden but back to his best when beaten a neck at Bellewstown 17 days ago.
9th	14 9th (14) (16/1 +68%) Sceptred Isle	16 16/1(+68%)	(14) Sceptred Isle 16/1, Maiden on Flat/over hurdles who left previous efforts in this sphere behind when fifth of 20 in handicap at Punchestown (16.2f) 11 months ago. Never figured at Cheltenham a month later though, and well held returned to the Flat in July. Joined another new yard ahead of this. 0-21; struggled on Flat latest and shown little in 5 hurdle starts.
10th	11 10th (11) (6/1 +25%) Bowgate Street	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Bowgate Street 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, showed more than previously when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 33 days ago. May do better still and she's one to consider. Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles last term but improved for h'caps when 4th latest.
11th	2 11th (2) (16/1 +36%) Bears Hug	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Bears Hug 16/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Adrian Sexton when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 33 days ago, possibly in need of the run following 8 months off. Tongue strap on 1st time and this should reveal more. Dual Flat winner; hasn't shown enough in 6 starts over timber incl' yard debut latest.
12th	12 12th (12) (20/1 -100%) Emotional Damage	20 20/1(-100%)	(12) Emotional Damage 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 19 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Tipperary (15.8f, good to soft) 135 days ago. Booking of Gainford a plus. Makes handicap hurdle debut and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Shown little in 3 maiden hurdles so far; improvement needed on h'cap debut; off 135 days.
13th	6 13th (6) (33/1 -200%) Lady Leanora	33 33/1(-200%)	(6) Lady Leanora 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft, 100/1) 40 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. May well do better now attentions switch to handicaps in this sphere for shrewd stable. Flat winner but tailed off in 3 maiden hurdle starts.
14th	19 14th (19) (25/1 -56%) Windsor Diamond	25 25/1(-56%)	(19) Windsor Diamond 25/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Wexford (16.4f, soft) 15 days ago, soon detached. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Reserve 1. 25-race maiden and shown very little since 2021; reserve.
15th	5 15th (5) (10/1 -100%) Ishan	10 10/1(-100%)	(5) Ishan 10/1, Second of 11 in handicap chase (13/2) at Wexford (25.4f, heavy) 169 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back down in trip. Has good chance on form. 3m winner in January and back to form latest; unlikely to be suited by this trip.

LTO Selection:

Be My Hero has obvious claims after being pipped by a head in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown last month. He is a longstanding maiden, so perhaps this will be the day he makes the breakthrough off a handy weight, however he would prefer better ground so preference is for EDGE OF MY SEAT. She was a fair second in Kilbeggan and then wasn't beaten overly far into fifth at Ballinrobe. The drop back in trip should suit on ground that will be fine for her. Banada Bridge was beaten a length into second over an extended 2m in Wexford at the start of the month. She is another that has found it hard to get her head in front, but she has form on slower ground. This is a marked drop in trip for Ishan, but he should have more horses behind him that in front of him.

BE MY HERO remains a maiden but he went closer than he ever has to bucking that trend when just touched off at Bellewstown 17 days ago and he could just be worth siding with to cash in off his basement mark. Ishan, who arrives on the back of a good second over fences, low-mileage Bowgate Street and Edge of My Seat head up the dangers. Park of Kings would also be of interest if the market was to speak in his favour.

It was a promising handicap debut from BOWGATE STREET last time and he gets the tentative vote in a wide-open race

15:55 Navan Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Bath Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +36%) Delagate This Lord	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Delagate This Lord 9/1, 5-time C&D winner, latest in July. Not seen to best effect in his hat-trick bid when sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good, 6/1) 38 days ago, racing wide from poor draw. Can bounce back. Two C&D wins this summer; ground reportedly didn't suit last time; still on a fair mark.
2	7 2nd (7) (14/1 +58%) Foreseeable Future	14 14/1(+58%)	(7) Foreseeable Future 14/1, 4 wins from 12 runs this year, latest at Musselburgh in August, and not disgraced when 2½ lengths fifth of 7 to Regal Envoy in handicap at this course (5f, firm, 3/1) 10 days ago. Four wins this year but he failed to fire here ten days ago; revival likely today.
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 -257%) Regal Envoy	25 25/1(-257%)	(5) Regal Envoy 25/1, Won 7-runner handicap (18/5) at this course (5f, firm) 10 days ago, just holding on. Remains well treated on old form following a 3 lb rise. Fine record at the track and still has handicapping scope despite latest 3lb rise; chance.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +0%) Magnificence	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Magnificence 8/1, Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 5/1) 28 days ago by neck from Beyond Equal. Can remain competitive. Back to winning ways over C&D four weeks ago; 4lb higher but this should be run to suit.
5th	11 5th (11) (22/1 +0%) Symbol Of Hope	22 22/1(+0%)	(11) Symbol Of Hope 22/1, 5-time course winner who seems to have gone off the boil, again below form when 3½ lengths sixth of 7 to Regal Envoy in handicap at this course (5f, firm, 11/2) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Conditions to suit and well drawn to attack but this is stronger than he's accustomed to.
6th	2 6th (2) (4.5/1 +10%) Beyond Equal	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(2) Beyond Equal 4.5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. On a fair mark and one to consider. On losing run but this C&D winner comes here in form & this should be run to suit; chance.
7th	16 7th (16) (20/1 +29%) The Cola Kid	20 20/1(+29%)	(16) The Cola Kid 20/1, 9/2, soon back to form when close third in 13-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, though was perhaps at an advantage in making his effort up the centre of the track. 1 lb out of the weights. Enjoying a good summer at a low level but he's got much more on his plate in this field.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 +25%) Sarah's Verse	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Sarah's Verse 12/1, 3-time C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect when 5¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Magnificence in handicap (3/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago, always on the back foot after a tardy start. Won big-field 5f handicap here on Good Friday; mixed since but she's capable of a big run.
9th	8 9th (8) (6/1 -9%) Cluedo	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) Cluedo 6/1, Course winner who ran well taking on her elders for the first time when second of 8 in 5f handicap (10/3) at this course (good to firm) 24 days ago. On a fair mark and capable of going well again. Lightly raced 3yo who goes well here; extra yardage a +; up in grade but has strong claims.
10th	12 10th (12) (6/1 +40%) Apache Star	6 6/1(+40%)	(12) Apache Star 6/1, Resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago, edging ahead final strides. Nudged up 5 lb. Two C&D wins this summer but up in weights/grade and drawn widest of all.
11th	15 11th (15) (80/1 -60%) Diamond Cottage	80 80/1(-60%)	(15) Diamond Cottage 80/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year but out of sorts at present, beating only one home in 12-runner handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Three 7f wins at Brighton this summer; has gone off the boil more recently.
12th	13 12th (13) (28/1 -155%) Cabeza De Llave	28 28/1(-155%)	(13) Cabeza De Llave 28/1, 12/1, back on track when 2 lengths fourth of 7 to Regal Envoy in handicap at this course (5f, firm) 10 days ago, met some trouble. Didn't get a clear run when 4th behind Regal Envoy here ten days ago; others appeal more.
13th	10 13th (10) (18/1 +28%) Connie's Rose	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Connie's Rose 18/1, Course winner. Creditable 1¼ lengths third of 7 to Regal Envoy in handicap at this course (5f, firm, 7/2) 10 days ago. Three 5f wins this season; not ideally drawn here though and this looks too competitive.
14th	17 14th (17) (22/1 +0%) Fossos	22 22/1(+0%)	(17) Fossos 22/1, Scored at Chepstow in July and ran up to best when second of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago, headed close home. 1 lb out of the weights. Having a good summer but opposable at this level from a wide stall.
15th	6 15th (6) (12/1 -100%) Secret Handsheikh	12 12/1(-100%)	(6) Secret Handsheikh 12/1, Confirmed promise of last run when winning 6-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft, 5/4) 5 days ago, unchallenged. Looks well-in under a penalty. Two Brighton wins this year, latterly in good style on Monday; this tougher under penalty.
16th	3 16th (3) (10/1 +9%) Airshow	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Airshow 10/1, 4-time course winner who again ran creditably when second of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 5/1) 12 days ago. Should remain competitive back down in trip. Conditions to suit and he comes here in good form; not ideally drawn for a prominent racer.

LTO Selection:

BEYOND EQUAL has been knocking on the door and this looks a good opportunity to go close once again. The eight-year-old was beaten just a neck by Magnificence over C&D on his penultimate appearance and he can reverse the form with that rival now 1lb better off. Secret Handsheikh is feared most after a comfortable success at Brighton earlier in the week and he appears primed to offer another bold bid, despite the burden of a 5lb penalty.

SECRET HANDSHEIKH turned in his best performance for some time to run out a dominant winner at Brighton 5 days ago and is the percentage call to follow up under a penalty. Delagate This Lord wasn't seen to best effect in his hat-trick bid over C&D last month and is better judged on his previous form as a result, while 3-y-o Cluedo completes the shortlist.

Regal Envoy looks booked for another big run at this track but the unexposed CLUEDO (nap) can benefit from today's stiffer test.

16:00 Bath Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.62/1 +19%) La Yakel	1.62 1.62/1(+19%)	(3) La Yakel 1.62/1, Progressive at 3 yrs, winning twice including handicap at Ascot (12f) in September. Has run at the same C&D both starts this year, looking as good as ever after 9 months off when runner-up in July, before failing to meet expectations on drying ground last time. Respected. Disappointing in Shergar Cup last time but today's drop back in trip may suit; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.33/1 +26%) Simply Sondheim	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(4) Simply Sondheim 3.33/1, Enjoyed a most productive campaign sent handicapping in 2022, completing a six-timer with success at Newmarket (10f) in August. Added to his tally at Kempton (11f) on his return, but below-par effort (had been well backed) at Newmarket last time. No surprise to see him bounce back. Rare blip last time but otherwise very progressive; ideal conditions; could be the answer.
3	6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +50%) Lightening Company	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(6) Lightening Company 4.5/1, Winner at Pontefract (10f) in April and, after 2 runs over hurdles, ran well when fourth at Hamilton last month, despite having been very slowly away. Produced his best effort over hurdles when third in a Carlisle maiden 3 weeks ago, but more needed back on the level. Underwhelming both on Flat and over hurdles since Pontefract win in April.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +58%) Masekela	5 5/1(+58%)	(5) Masekela 5/1, Successful twice as a 2-y-o, including in listed company, and was a fine fourth in last year's Epsom Derby. However, he hasn't shown much spark so far this year, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces (also following a wind op) at York on his latest outing. Thrown in on best form but a long way below it this season; cheekpieces retained.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 -75%) Symbol Of Light	7 7/1(-75%)	(1) Symbol Of Light 7/1, Progressive sort for Charlie Appleby, completing an AW hat-trick when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (1m) in January 2022. Close fourth back from a lengthy absence (had a wind op) for new yard at Newcastle (1m) in June and he's a major player upped in trip. Lightly raced 4yo; close fourth on stable debut 11 weeks ago; this new trip could suit.

LTO Selection:

LA YAKEL had a perfectly valid excuse for his Shergar Cup defeat when his rider Joao Moreira appeared to feel something go amiss at a crucial point. The four-year-old has been given a month to recover and remains capable of further progression based on his return effort when runner-up at Ascot in July. Symbol Of Light ran with plenty of credit on his debut for Julie Camacho at Newcastle and is respected up in trip. Akhu Najla is now tried in blinkers and could bounce back from an ordinary York performance.

After 17 months off (had a wind op), SYMBOL OF LIGHT showed improved form on his stable debut when a close fourth at Newcastle and he could still have more to offer upped in trip. He is taken to get the better of Akhu Najla, who also may yet do better over this longer distance with blinkers applied. La Yakel is another who enters calculations.

All six carry doubts but SIMPLY SONDHEIM has been a winning machine in handicaps and is taken to bounce back from a rare poor run.

16:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.88/1 +46%) Due Consideration	1.88 1.88/1(+46%)	(6) Due Consideration 1.88/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable second of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 11/4) 8 days ago, no match for winner. Return to 1m rates a plus and he's one for the shortlist. 2lb better off with Seahorse Syd on their clash here; another good run at Kempton.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +11%) Star Of Lazise	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Star Of Lazise 4/1, Showed improved form on the back of a quick turnaround when opening his account in 8-runner Newcastle nursery (7f) last month. Not scaled same heights either start since but this drop back down in class rates a plus. Quite exposed after eight runs and only win came on the AW (7f).
3	7 3rd (7) (25/1 -79%) Bellestarr	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Bellestarr 25/1, 11½ lengths fourth of 7 to Seahorse Syd in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 18 days ago. More needed if she's to open her account here. Below par of late but her final run on soft ground was a positive effort.
4	2 4th (2) (7.5/1 -88%) On Borrowed Time	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(2) On Borrowed Time 7.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Beverley in July. 7/2, good second of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago, edged out dying strides. Should go well again returned to turf/back down in trip. Has done well since switched to nurseries and rain won't faze her.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -20%) Quintus Maximus	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Quintus Maximus 12/1, Kitten's Joy colt who showed more than previously when third on qualifying run at Thirsk (7f) in August but unable to replicate that level when seventh of 8 on nursery debut at Carlisle (6.9f) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Improved in his first three runs but ran moderately on his nursery debut at Carlisle.
6th	5 6th (5) (2.25/1 +25%) Seahorse Syd	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(5) Seahorse Syd 2.25/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner nursery at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago by short head from Due Consideration (the pair clear). 4 lb higher now but possibilities again. Recent C&D winner off 4lb lower (narrowly); leading chance.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 -22%) Catena	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Catena 11/1, Winner at Beverley in June. 10/1, last of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago, not beaten far in a steadily-run race. Mark is easing all the time but others make greater appeal for win purposes. Won a Beverley novice (7.5f, soft) in June but no further progress.

LTO Selection:

Seahorse Syd showed a likeable attitude when scoring gamely by a short head over C&D last time and while likely to run his race once again, he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals raised 4lb for that success. Therefore, the nod goes to ON BORROWED TIME. Ollie Pears' filly was only just touched off over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last time and she appears to be on a dangerous mark back on turf, while Due Consideration completes the shortlist.

DUE CONSIDERATION is 2 lb better off for a short-head defeat by re-opposing Seahorse Syd over C&D last month and, having again run well when runner-up at Kempton 8 days ago, he could well be the answer. The latter-named is a threat nevertheless, with Star of Lazise, back down in grade, and On Borrowed Time also not out of things.

Slow ground would ask questions of them but SEAHORSE SYD and Due Consideration are closely matched on a recent course encounter.

16:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Lingfield Stakes (Class 3) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (7.5/1 +25%) Quietness	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(6) Quietness 7.5/1, Bumped into a useful winner on debut but failed to progress from that effort 12 weeks later when third of 6 in maiden (9/1) at Ffos Las (10f, soft) 22 days ago. Not seen to best effect on good to soft last month but looked promising on debut in May.
1	1 1st (1) (0.67/1 -18%) Regheeb	0.67 0.67/1(-18%)	(1) Regheeb 0.67/1, Made a winning debut at Nottingham in April. 11/1, not discredited in the face of a much stiffer task when 7 lengths sixth of 8 to Ace Impact in listed race at Chantilly (9.9f, good) over 4 months ago. Penalised but worth another chance to progress back in calmer waters. Quite impressive on debut in April; held in Listed race in May but remains of interest.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -25%) Montevideo	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Montevideo 5/1, Was too free after 12 weeks off when sixth of 7 in minor event (11/10) at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Makes all-weather debut and may well get back on track. Flopped at Chepstow recently but made the frame in two valuable novice races in the spring.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +47%) Pourquoi	4 4/1(+47%)	(5) Pourquoi 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 6/4, ran to a similar level as on debut when second of 7 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 57 days ago. 1 of 2 for this yard and will need to find some progress to open her account. Ran to just a fair level when second on soft turf in July latest; more will be needed here.

LTO Selection:

REGHEEB failed to make an impact when pitched into Listed company on just his second career start. The New Approach colt was a comfortable victor on debut, though, and the drop in class can see him regain the winning thread. Montevideo has been a little frustrating, but she sets the standard on official ratings and is unlikely to be far away. Quietness can chase the pair home.

Having made a winning debut at Nottingham back in April, REGHEEB found the step up to listed class too much at Chantilly a month later, but now returning from a 4-month break, Archie Watson's colt is given another chance to progress back in much calmer waters. The main danger may come from Montevideo, who was sent off short-priced favourite but ran far too free on her return at Chepstow 12 days ago, while Pourquoi looks best of the remainder.

Archie Watson's colt REGHEEB looked useful when winning on his debut and can collect this prize before moving back up in grade.

16:20 Lingfield Stakes (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 -100%) Urban Outlook	11 11/1(-100%)	(2) Urban Outlook 11/1, Left previous form well behind when easily winning Lingfield maiden in March and matched that effort on handicap debut after 6 months off when fourth at Kempton (11f) recently. Significantly upped in trip and he should have more to offer on turf debut. Only raced on AW so far; bred to stay well so worth a second look now switched to grass.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +20%) Dreams Adozen	4 4/1(+20%)	(7) Dreams Adozen 4/1, Off the mark in a Hamilton maiden (11.1f, good to soft) last month and again didn't need to find any progress when following up back in a handicap at Bath (14f, firm) 10 days ago, making all. Nudged up 3 lb and has to be respected in her hat-trick bid. Bids for a hat-trick from a 3lb higher mark; won't mind what weather does; high on list.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 -20%) Gifted Angel	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Gifted Angel 12/1, Respectable efforts on the Flat all 4 starts earlier in the year and arrives having been successful in a pair of juvenile hurdles at Stratford and Cartmel last month. Can continue his good work back on the level. Comes into this in good form over hurdles, but 0-13 on the Flat and unraced beyond 1m2f.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +23%) Golden Maverick	5 5/1(+23%)	(1) Golden Maverick 5/1, Highly progressive this season, picking up his fifth win of the campaign in cosy fashion at Doncaster in July. Down the field in a better race at Ascot next time but quickly back to form when runner-up at Haydock (11.6f) since. In the mix upped in trip with cheekpieces applied. Enjoyed a fine time of it earlier in the season, but has stamina to prove; cheekpieces on.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +43%) Order Of Malta	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Order Of Malta 4/1, Much improved having been gelded when landing 4-runner Nottingham novice (10.2f) in July. Matched rather than improved his form on both subsequent starts in handicaps, latest when fourth at Newbury (12f, good) 4 weeks ago. Could have a bit more to offer at some stage. Staying on fourth at Newbury last time; worth a go over this far though not bred to get it.
6th	10 6th (10) (50/1 +0%) Lunacy	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Lunacy 50/1, Opened his account at Hamilton in July and on the back of a breathing operation, shaped as if back in form when mid-field at Carlisle (9f, good) 16 days ago. Will need to improve to get involved. Twice held since winning at Hamilton; needs the step up in trip to bring about a revival.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 -29%) Edwina Sheeran	9 9/1(-29%)	(9) Edwina Sheeran 9/1, Enjoying a fine season, notching her fourth success of the year (and third at Ripon) 11 days ago, having the run of things but once again showing a likeable attitude. Up another 4 lb and she may well find a few too strong in this better contest. Record since the cheekpieces went on reads 21411231, but this trip appears to stretch her.
8th	8 8th (8) (6/1 -33%) Selenachorus	6 6/1(-33%)	(8) Selenachorus 6/1, Bolted up without having to come off the bridle when getting off the mark at Leicester in July before improving further to land 9-runner event there 3 weeks later. Ran creditably in pursuit of a hat-trick when runner-up at same track last time and she remains of interest. Won twice on soft ground at Leicester before beaten on quicker ground; conditions may suit.
9th	5 9th (5) (6.5/1 +41%) Lionella	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(5) Lionella 6.5/1, Winner at Sandown (1¾m) in June and quickly put a lesser effort behind to resume winning ways under a good ride at Lingfield (13f, good to firm) 5 weeks ago, striking for home as the favourite was getting organised. Up 4 lb and can be in the mix again. Successful in two of her last three starts but testing conditions would be a question mark.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 +0%) Nobody Told Me	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Nobody Told Me 14/1, Sole success came at Doncaster in April and arrives on the back of a couple of lesser efforts, latest when tailed off at Ffos Las (16f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces retained and needs to get back on track. Well suited by soft ground, but has to put a moderate effort last time behind him.

LTO Selection:

GOLDEN MAVERICK posted another career best when finishing second to an easy winner at Haydock eight days ago. Recent efforts would suggest a step up in trip will be in his favour and first-time cheekpieces could elicit the required improvement to see him go one better. Dreams Adozen arrives in search of her hat-trick following wins at Hamilton and Bath. She ought to be more than capable from just 3lb higher, while Urban Outlook might be best placed to chase the pair home.

Cases can be made for several, but preference is for URBAN OUTLOOK, who matched his previous form on return/handicap debut at Kempton recently, and with that sure have blown away any cobwebs, Andrew Balding's charge gets the verdict to come out on top now faced with more of a test of stamina. Golden Maverick has enjoyed a fruitful campaign and he could emerge as the main danger, with Dreams Adozen and Gifted Angel another couple worth a mention.

The choice is DREAMS ADOZEN who still appears to be improving so can shrug off a 3lb rise for her latest Bath success over this trip.

16:25 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (1.5/1 +40%) Sign From Above	1.5 1.5/1(+40%)	(6) Sign From Above 1.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Improved to win 16-runner handicap at Galway (14.1f, good to soft, 9/4) 43 days ago, cosily. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Obvious claims. 1m6f winner; good level of form in four starts over hurdles; step up in trip should suit.
2	19 2nd (19) (11/1 +31%) Antrim Coast	11 11/1(+31%)	(19) Antrim Coast 11/1, Once-raced maiden. 10/1, eighth of 14 in bumper at Galway (18f, good to soft) on NH debut 44 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. Reserve; okay debut when mid-field in Galway festival bumper; related to hurdle winners.
3	7 3rd (7) (7.5/1 +17%) Silver King	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(7) Silver King 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 7/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft) 19 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Not discounted back up in distance. Second in bunch finish at Ballinrobe where 2m2f looked too sharp; this trip should help.
4	8 4th (8) (8.5/1 +29%) Skradin	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(8) Skradin 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 3/1, creditable second of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20f, good to soft) 68 days ago, clear of rest. Solid place claims. Touched off by subsequent winner over this trip at Roscommon; further progress required.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -52%) Chasing Chances	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Chasing Chances 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 7 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Perth (16.2f, good) 84 days ago. Back up in trip. Fourth over 2m7f on hurdling bow at Punchestown in June; well beaten two weeks later.
6th	14 6th (14) (200/1 +0%) Another Red Cat	200 200/1(+0%)	(14) Another Red Cat 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, ninth of 10 in bumper at Wexford (16.7f, heavy) 36 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Has looked modest in bumpers and pulled up on hurdling debut.
8th	4 8th (4) (80/1 -142%) Force Of The Moon	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Force Of The Moon 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 18/1, very good fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (25f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Beaten around 18l both starts over hurdles in ordinary maidens; lot more required.
9th	17 9th (17) (33/1 -136%) Jekiki	33 33/1(-136%)	(17) Jekiki 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 6/1) 15 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Well-bred mare; third in Limerick bumper on debut but not as good since in that discipline.
10th	11 10th (11) (150/1 -50%) Jullou De Grissay	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Jullou De Grissay 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Not much in two points for Donnchadh Doyle; well beaten on hurdling debut at Down Royal.
11th	12 11th (12) (100/1 +0%) Larkfield Lusive	100 100/1(+0%)	(12) Larkfield Lusive 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, soft, 125/1) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Huge prices so far in maidens; mild promise at Kilbeggan but tailed off at Wexford latest.
12th	5 12th (5) (14/1 +13%) On The Tide	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) On The Tide 14/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft, 4/1) 19 days ago. Only 4-1 when seventh in blanket finish to Ballinrobe maiden; held on form by Silver King.
13th	2 13th (2) (150/1 -50%) Baltoro	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Baltoro 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 14 in bumper at Galway (18f, good to soft, 125/1) on NH debut 44 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in Galway bumper for Tom Gibney; has quickly switched yards.
14th	15 14th (15) (200/1 +0%) Hob's Angel	200 200/1(+0%)	(15) Hob's Angel 200/1, Poor hurdler. 33/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Couple of okay runs in bumpers but well held over hurdles so far.
15th	13 15th (13) (250/1 -25%) My Good Pal	250 250/1(-25%)	(13) My Good Pal 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Tailed off in three maidens; needs a mark.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (1.5/1 -9%) Arabian Diamond	1.5 1.5/1(-9%)	(1) Arabian Diamond 1.5/1, Promising individual. Good second of 14 in novice hurdle (1/2) at Sligo (20.6f, good to soft) 24 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Open to improvement and capable of opening his account now. Fourth in decent Galway maiden; beaten at odds-on when caught close home at Sligo.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 +25%) Calvesi	150 150/1(+25%)	(10) Calvesi 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Last of 10 in minor event at Pompadour (12.9f, good to soft) 69 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. Brasme. Showed ability on second Flat start for Joseph O'Brien when beaten 6l in Limerick maiden.

LTO Selection:

SKRADIN makes plenty of appeal after a close second over this trip at Roscommon in July. The horse that beat him by half a length then followed up in a rated novice hurdle at Sligo last month. Skradin also has a runner-up berth on heavy ground at Clonmel, so the forecast rain won't inconvenience him at all. Sign From Above had a productive Galway Festival as he was placed and then won on the Flat. He has been placed in two of his four races over hurdles and is a threat, up in trip. Arabian Diamond was useful in bumpers and filled the runner-up berth at Sligo on his third start over flights. He is sure to be popular, but the nagging concern is that his best form is on better ground.

ARABIAN DIAMOND shaped best when second in a novice at Sligo last time, going for home sooner than ideal, and he's fancied to gain compensation at the likely expense of Sign From Above, who scored on the Flat since last seen in this sphere. Imperial Class, a stablemate of the selection, is an interesting recruit from points.

After showing good staying powers to win over 1m6f at Galway, SIGN FORM ABOVE is likely to appreciate this step up in trip over hurdles

16:30 Navan Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4.5/1 +25%) Tilsworth Ony Ta	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(7) Tilsworth Ony Ta 4.5/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Not discounted. Had an excuse at Windsor last time; banging at the door beforehand; should go well.
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 +8%) We're Reunited	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(2) We're Reunited 5.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Respectable second of 9 in minor event (7/2) at this course (5f, good) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. C&D winner in May; runner-up latest; should give it another good go at this level.
3	1 3rd (1) (66/1 -371%) You Are Everything	66 66/1(-371%)	(1) You Are Everything 66/1, 20/1, last of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good) 37 days ago. Probably needed latest outing but others are more persuasive. Threw her chance away when veering badly left over 1f out on return; something to prove.
4	5 4th (5) (5.5/1 +8%) Malham Tarn Cove	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(5) Malham Tarn Cove 5.5/1, Last of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 39 days ago. In good form prior to latest outing, so expected to bounce back. Placed four times on good or slower this summer; failed to fire last time; others stronger.
5th	8 5th (8) (4.5/1 +50%) Fishermans Cottage	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(8) Fishermans Cottage 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (firm, 40/1) 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Claims if he can build on that. Unexposed and steadily progressing; still capable of better; one to consider.
6th	13 6th (13) (28/1 -133%) Alya's Gold Award	28 28/1(-133%)	(13) Alya's Gold Award 28/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 10/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 13 days ago, hampered. Not easy to make a case for. Exposed low-grade maiden; not beaten far last time but others look more appealing.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +18%) Reversion	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Reversion 33/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at this course (5f, firm) 10 days ago. Looks out of sorts. Habitual slow starter who's been quiet on turf this summer; needs more, even at this level.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 +0%) Wiff Waff	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Wiff Waff 12/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won this race in 2021; mixed bag this year but not out of it on a going day.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 -150%) Epeius	50 50/1(-150%)	(12) Epeius 50/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2020. Below form fifth of 9 in minor event (16/1) at this course (5f, good) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Step back up in trip should help. Veteran who only retains a modicum of his former ability; others look safer.
10th	6 10th (6) (5/1 +23%) Reckon I'm Hot	5 5/1(+23%)	(6) Reckon I'm Hot 5/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 10 in minor event at Brighton (7f, good, 12/1) 37 days ago. Needs to bounce back. 23-race maiden but twice a runner-up this year, including C&D; each-way claims again.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 +0%) Apache Portia	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Apache Portia 40/1, 40/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Chepstow (8.1f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Back down in trip. Looks distinctly limited. Poor form in her six starts; this is weak but still not easily recommended.
12th	3 12th (3) (11/1 -10%) Kyber Crystal	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Kyber Crystal 11/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. 6/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Not sure to be in the same form. Chance on this year's best but she's in and out and has the widest stall to deal with.

LTO Selection:

WE'RE REUNITED (second) had Epeius (fifth) behind when runner-up in a classified event over 5f at this track and now steps back into the handicap ranks. The six-year-old is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark and he is fancied to go in. Suanni was beaten under two lengths into fourth at Wolverhampton and could have a say off a 1lb lower rating, while Tilsworth Ony Ta isn't out of it either.

SUANNI has dropped a long way in the weights and looked back in form when fourth at Wolverhampton last time, so he's worth chancing over a C&D that he's been successful before. We're Reunited, who was runner-up here last time, is an obvious danger and Malham Tarn Cove is likely to be back on his game.

Tilsworth Ony Ta can go well but the unexposed FISHERMANS COTTAGE ran well over C&D last time and has more to come.

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

16:45 Doncaster Maiden (Class 2) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	5 2nd (5) (5.5/1 +15%) Redhot Whisper	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(5) Redhot Whisper 5.5/1, Out of a winning miler and showed plenty of encouragement when third at Leicester on debut, not having a hard race. Should learn from that experience, so no surprise if he's on the premises. Caught the eye when third of eight at Leicester; has potential and commands respect.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -45%) Deira Mile	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Deira Mile 4/1, Green but caught the eye when third at Sandown on debut. Likely to improve markedly for that initial experience, so worth a chance to open his account. Green but shaped well when very close third on debut at Sandown; has to be considered.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +43%) Bellum Justum	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Bellum Justum 4/1, Boasts a good pedigree and stepped up on his debut when runner-up at Newmarket last month. Needs to progress again if he's to seriously compete in what looks a strong maiden. Big step forward from debut when close second at Newmarket; high on the list.
6th	10 6th (10) (14/1 -17%) Otto Flash	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Otto Flash 14/1, Foaled April 9. 155,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Dam unraced sister to very smart winner up to 11f (including US Grade 1 1¼m event) Deauville out of 2-y-o 5f winner Walklikeanegyptian. Notable newcomer. Stable has had excellent season with juveniles; well worth a market check on debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 -13%) Savvy Warrior	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Savvy Warrior 18/1, Too Darn Hot colt who has shaped with encouragement on both starts to date, notably when meeting trouble (finished third) at Ffos Las in August. Should improve further. Creditable third at Ffos Las on second start; this extra yardage should suit him well.
8th	4 8th (4) (5/1 +41%) Let's Get Em	5 5/1(+41%)	(4) Let's Get Em 5/1, Second of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 17/2) on debut 12 days ago, running on. Bred to get the longer trip, and looks open to improvement. Best work late on when second at Windsor 12 days ago; today's longer distance could suit.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 -43%) Stratocracy	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Stratocracy 20/1, Well-related Inns of Court colt who stepped up on his debut when fourth at Newmarket last time but others look to have more potential. Faded when fourth of six over 7f at Newmarket; step back up to 1m isn't certain to suit.
10th	2 10th (2) (150/1 +0%) By Default	150 150/1(+0%)	(2) By Default 150/1, Yet to show any ability and looks set for another struggle. Hasn't shown much in two outings to date; difficult to recommend.

LTO Selection:

BELLUM JUSTUM showed marked improvement from his first to his second start when runner-up at Newmarket and with further progress expected, he can get off the mark. Deira Mile didn't do himself any favours when racing wide and running about a bit on his debut at Sandown, but the fact he was beaten just half a length says much about his ability. Redhot Whisper and well-bred newcomer God's Window can also have a say in proceedings.

DEIRA MILE shaped very well amidst inexperience when third in a good maiden at Sandown last month and, with big improvement expected, he's the most appealing in what's likely to be a strong race. Newcomer's God's Window and At Vimeiro both make plenty of appeal and several others are open to progress.

In a warm maiden, slight preference is for BELLUM JUSTUM who took a big step forward on his second start and can keep progressing.

16:45 Doncaster Maiden (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5.5/1 +61%) Zaphea	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(6) Zaphea 5.5/1, 5 lengths eighth of 10 to Secret Command in nursery at Carlisle (5f, good to firm, 6/1) 9 days ago, carried right inside final 1f and soon beaten. Eased further in the weights ahead of this at least. Had a few chances now (0-9) and held by some of these on her more recent efforts.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +0%) Sergeant Mayer	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Sergeant Mayer 3/1, Creditable 2¼ lengths second of 10 to Secret Command in nursery (11/4) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago, keeping on well final 1f having been hampered early. Not out of things and rider takes off handy 7 lb. Soft ground could be a concern but has improved to finish second in his last two nurseries.
3	8 3rd (8) (7.5/1 +6%) Lady Bouquet	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(8) Lady Bouquet 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 9 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 18/1) 17 days ago, headed over 1f out, no extra last ½f.. Needs to pull out more if she's to open her account here, though. Perhaps benefited from a forward ride when third here last time but couldn't rule out.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +0%) Unowho	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Unowho 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 6 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago, soon off bridle and never dangerous. Headgear quickly discarded here but he does need to get back on track. Regressive profile but the blinkers tried on nursery debut at discarded.
5th	7 5th (7) (6.5/1 -8%) Lotting's Lass	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(7) Lotting's Lass 6.5/1, Soldier's Call filly who proved easy to back and failed to find any immediate improvement for switch to handicaps when sixth of 7 in nursery at Ripon (5f) 18 days ago. Still, she's in good hands and it remains early days at least. Finished closer on recent nursery debut but was still only sixth of seven.
6th	2 6th (2) (3/1 +14%) Secret Command	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Secret Command 3/1, Well held all 3 starts in maidens but proved a different proposition when landing 10-runner Carlisle nursery (5f) 9 days ago, by 2¼ lengths from Sergeant Mayer, drawing clear final 100 yds. Big shout from 7 lb higher mark now he's up and running. Up 7lb for winning surprisingly well at odds of 28-1 on nursery debut at Carlisle.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 -120%) Swiftly	22 22/1(-120%)	(9) Swiftly 22/1, Tasleet filly who ran just about her best race to date when fifth in a Beverley nursery (5f) 2 starts back yet, she failed to build on that when well beaten over C&D 17 days ago. Needs to leave that behind if she's to figure. Had excuses here the last time; hasn't looked at home on soft ground.
8th	4 8th (4) (18/1 -100%) Musical Diva	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Musical Diva 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Possible she could yet have more to offer. Never threatening from off the pace when tried in cheekpieces for nursery debut over C&D.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 -25%) Lazareti	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Lazareti 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 3¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Secret Command in nursery (15/2) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Has work to do. Beaten 4l the last twice, latterly in the Carlisle nursery won by Secret Command.

LTO Selection:

The key form line in this contest appears to be a race over 5f at Carlisle earlier this month where Secret Command managed to exploit his opening mark, scoring by two and a quarter lengths, and he is likely to enter the reckoning. He may struggle to defy a 7lb rise, though, so SERGEANT MAYER, who finished second on that occasion, gets the vote. Nigel Tinkler's charge runs off the same mark and has every chance to reverse the form, while Lady Bouquet also warrants a closer look.

SECRET COMMAND proved a different proposition when making a winning nursery debut at Carlisle 9 days ago and he gets the nod to defy a rise in the weights and follow up. Sergeant Mayer, who was runner-up to the selection that day, is feared most, ahead of Musical Diva.

The ground was fast when SECRET COMMAND won at Carlisle but he might just be progressive anyway.

16:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +25%) Okami	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Okami 3/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. 8/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago. Should give another good account. Went 2-3 in handicaps at Kempton latest; up 2lb but form franked so he can go well again.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.25/1 +44%) Saturnalia	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(3) Saturnalia 2.25/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap over this C&D 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Has quite a solid AW record and a 2 lb nudge is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid if stall 12 isn't too big an inconvenience. C&D winner latest; may do better still so is very much one to consider despite a 2lb rise.
3	12 3rd (12) (8/1 +27%) Abravaggio	8 8/1(+27%)	(12) Abravaggio 8/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 9/4, disappointing when only eighth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual 7f/1m handicap winner; modest Thirsk eighth 15 days ago so needs to bounce back.
4	1 4th (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Distinguished Lady	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(1) Distinguished Lady 4.5/1, 6/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Draw could have been kinder but still merits respect. Good second for her new yard at Kempton eight days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +14%) Capuchinero	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Capuchinero 12/1, Hooded first time, last of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Creditable fourth at Wolverhampton on yard debut prior to that and also a dual AW winner when trained in Ireland. A fair 6f/7f winner for Joseph O'Brien but last of 13 for new yard at Newmarket latest.
6th	2 6th (2) (7.5/1 -36%) Cloud Cover	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(2) Cloud Cover 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when making a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, 11/4) 33 days ago, just holding on. Unexposed sort who could easily have more to offer. Player. Off mark on Wolverhampton h'cap debut, having pulled hard; merits serious consideration.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 -120%) No Saint	22 22/1(-120%)	(5) No Saint 22/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Pontefract (6f, good) 27 days ago. Off 6 months before Pontefract ninth 27 days ago; can take a step forward returned to 7f.
8th	6 8th (6) (22/1 -193%) Creative Style	22 22/1(-193%)	(6) Creative Style 22/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in June. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 11 days ago. Consistent sort who posted solid Hamilton third latest; possibilities off the same mark.
9th	7 9th (7) (40/1 +0%) Ellexis	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Ellexis 40/1, C&D winner. 100/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Not easy to make a case for. Landed C&D maiden last August but yet to fire in four runs this term; hard to warm to.
10th	10 10th (10) (22/1 +45%) Wake Up Harry	22 22/1(+45%)	(10) Wake Up Harry 22/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Off 5 months, last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Can only watch after that. Course scorer; too free after six months off when last at Kempton latest; more required.
11th	11 11th (11) (100/1 -150%) Kangaroo	100 100/1(-150%)	(11) Kangaroo 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tom Clover. Has work to do. Failed to kick on in 2 handicaps for Tom Clover this summer; lots more needed for new yard.
12th	9 12th (9) (40/1 -82%) Bobby On The Beat	40 40/1(-82%)	(9) Bobby On The Beat 40/1, Course winner in April. 7/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm). Off 91 days. Significantly up in trip. Only fourth of five at Leicester (5f) in June; back from 91 days off with more required.

LTO Selection:

OKAMI kept on well to deny a subsequent winner at Kempton on his latest outing, and the unexposed son of Showcasing is fancied to continue his ascendency and follow up off just 2lb higher. Saturnalia sports first-time cheekpieces having won over C&D last time and must be respected despite a wide draw. Cloud Cover has the ability to be involved, as does the Phil McEntee-trained Bobby On The Beat.

Perhaps best to focus on the 4 last-time-out winners at the top of the weights. CLOUD COVER has the potential for better still on the back of her Wolverhampton handicap debut success and gets a narrow verdict from a handy inside stall. The chief threat may come from Roger Varian's Okami who has fared better with the draw than Saturnalia and Distinguished Lady.

James Tate's filly CLOUD COVER did well to open her account at Wolverhampton given how freely she went and is taken to defy a 2lb rise.

16:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.33/1 -21%) Roman Dragon	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(2) Roman Dragon 3.33/1, Bagged his fourth C&D success in July and he posted another very good effort here when second of 11 over 5.5f 14 days ago, caught only near finish. Goes well on soft ground and he's a player. Four wins and seven frame finishes from 13 visits here; goes on any ground; shortlisted.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 -41%) Glorious Angel	12 12/1(-41%)	(3) Glorious Angel 12/1, Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick on AW around the turn of the year and she ran right up to the pick of her form on turf when second of 11 at Carlisle (6f) 16 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. Holding her form, but losing run up to 12 and she may need the ground to dry out.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Divine Libra	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(1) Divine Libra 2.25/1, C&D winner in July who has continued in good nick, second of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 28 days ago. Up 3 lb but he ought to be in the shake-up once more. Two wins this year including over C&D; has run well at Newmarket the last twice; respected.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) Momaer	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Momaer 7/1, Gained his second win of 2023 at Leicester in July. 9/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago. Bit more is needed here though. Two wins this year; not so good last time, but still lightly raced and could bounce back.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +8%) Mokaatil	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Mokaatil 11/1, Has been operating some way below his best this year and only sixth of 11 at Goodwood (6f) 11 days ago. It's easy enough to look elsewhere. 12lb below last winning mark but recent efforts don't suggest he can take advantage.
6th	6 6th (6) (4.5/1 +10%) Oso Rapido	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(6) Oso Rapido 4.5/1, Got off the mark for the season at Redcar in August and recorded a good second of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Expected to be bang there despite a 2 lb rise. Has the inside stall, but ran poorly in one previous visit here; cheekpieces on.
7th	4 7th (4) (6.5/1 +54%) Dora Penny	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(4) Dora Penny 6.5/1, Got back to winning ways at Kempton in April but well below that level more recently and makes limited appeal. Has a good strike-rate (10-31), but below form since winning at Kempton in April.

LTO Selection:

DIVINE LIBRA has made the frame in both starts since winning over course and distance in July and it would be no surprise to see the son of Dark Angel return to winning ways here. That said, Roman Dragon has been knocking hard on the door of late and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Oso Rapido is first-time cheekpieces edges out Glorious Angel to be best of the rest.

A case can be made for a few of these but ROMAN DRAGON has a superb record round here so gets the vote ahead of the handily-weighted Oso Rapido. Divine Libra is another C&D scorer who must enter calculations in a competitive sprint.

This looks to be between C&D winners DIVINE LIBRA and Roman Dragon, the vote going to the former who is the lesser exposed.

17:00 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Navan Handicap Hurdle 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	18 1st (18) (12/1 +45%) He Fitz In	12 12/1(+45%)	(18) He Fitz In 12/1, 16/1, bit below form fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 8 days ago. Booking of O'Callaghan a plus. Visor on 1st time. Surprise winner of 3m Kilbeggan novice last summer; fair fourth there after a lay-off.
2	10 2nd (10) (33/1 -50%) Goodie Girl	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Goodie Girl 33/1, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft, 25/1) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Long-priced winner on handicap debut at Downpatrick; well held since and steps up in trip.
3	12 3rd (12) (33/1 -136%) Movie King	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Movie King 33/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in June. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good) 53 days ago. AW winner scored over 2m4f at Down Royal on good ground in June; well beaten since.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 +29%) Where's Bunny	20 20/1(+29%)	(3) Where's Bunny 20/1, 17/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft) 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hit form last autumn when won over hurdles and fences; not in that kind of form lately.
5th	13 5th (13) (8.5/1 +15%) Pearlofflorida	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(13) Pearlofflorida 8.5/1, Good third of 15 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Back up in trip. Maiden winner at Sligo and placed in 2m2f handicap there last time; steps back up in trip.
6th	9 6th (9) (3.33/1 +33%) Lets Do This	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(9) Lets Do This 3.33/1, 5/1, second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago, just failing. That was a big step up on previous form and he's a big player if coping with this drop in trip. Just failed to land gamble on handicap debut at Sligo (3m1f); up 4lb and big player.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -17%) Brianna Lily	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Brianna Lily 14/1, Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, soft, 10/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. Decent in bumpers; behind Sea Road Fill when beaten 9l on h'cap bow at Wexford; headgear.
8th	8 8th (8) (6/1 +45%) Appian Way	6 6/1(+45%)	(8) Appian Way 6/1, 8/1 and blinkers on, good second of 17 in handicap at this course (14f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Two wins for previous yard this time last year; second over 1m6f on the Flat here latest.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 -18%) Important Message	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) Important Message 33/1, Modest winner at 12f on Flat. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 40/1). Off 10 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving David Peter Dunne. Placed four times in a row last summer at up to 3m; been off ten months.
10th	16 10th (16) (20/1 -43%) Mo Chruinne	20 20/1(-43%)	(16) Mo Chruinne 20/1, 12/1, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago, considerately handled. Moved yards and one to look out for now handicapping. Ordinary form in maidens for Charles Byrnes; now makes handicap debut for new yard.
11th	19 11th (19) (18/1 -29%) Baltinglass Hill	18 18/1(-29%)	(19) Baltinglass Hill 18/1, 16/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 33 days ago. Up in trip. RESERVE. First reserve; dual winner over 2m1f in 2021; missed last year and well held lately.
12th	1 12th (1) (6/1 +50%) Hidalgo Des Mottes	6 6/1(+50%)	(1) Hidalgo Des Mottes 6/1, Creditable third of 8 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Tramore (20.5f, good) 30 days ago. Can make presence felt back in a handicap. String of consistent efforts in similar contests this summer but yet to get head in front.
13th	5 13th (5) (7.5/1 +17%) Sea Road Fill	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(5) Sea Road Fill 7.5/1, 11/1, good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, soft) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces added to tongue tie and he's going the right way. Has shown more lately including when beaten 2l on h'cap bow at Wexford latest; cheekpieces.
14th	17 14th (17) (12/1 +40%) Frazel Express	12 12/1(+40%)	(17) Frazel Express 12/1, Good fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 28/1) 22 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Veteran mare won twice at Tramore last summer; fair fourth over 2m3f at Ballinrobe latest.
15th	20 15th (20) (66/1 -164%) Hague Convention	66 66/1(-164%)	(20) Hague Convention 66/1, Sixteenth of 17 in handicap (100/1) at this course (14f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Second reserve; only seen twice since 2019 and well beaten on both of those Flat runs.
16th	2 16th (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Sixhandsinmypocket	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(2) Sixhandsinmypocket 6.5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good, 7/1) 33 days ago, having run of race. Enters calculations. Long-standing maiden but comes here in good heart after placed efforts over a bit further.

LTO Selection:

SIXHANDSINMYPOCKET was placed on his last two starts over similar trips to this one and has each-way claims in an open race. He wouldn't need to find much more to make the breakthrough. Black Tonic has the chance of compensation after unseating his rider at Killarney. He made headway to dispute the lead at the penultimate flight there before losing the partnership with his jockey. The form of that race got a boost when the fourth home came out and scored in Kilbeggan. Hidalgo Des Mottes has been placed in his last six handicap hurdles, so he wouldn't be winning out of turn. Sea Road Fill is one to note up in trip after placed efforts at Sligo and Wexford, while Appian Way and Lets Do This are others to consider.

BLACK TONIC looked the likely winner before unseating his rider at Killarney 3 weeks ago and on that evidence, he's ahead of his current mark. Sea Road Fill is going the right way and is a threat in first-time cheekpieces, with Lets Do This also of firm interest, for all this drop in trip may not be ideal

Having just failed to land a gamble on handicap debut at Sligo, LETS DO THIS is taken to gain compensation despite being 4lb higher now

17:05 Navan Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Lilandra	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(6) Lilandra 3.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 15/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago, flattered by proximity. Solid claims. Second in two handicaps since narrow win in C&D classified in July; likely contender again.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 +36%) Galactic Glow	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(1) Galactic Glow 2.25/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 5/4, last of 7 in handicap at this course (10.2f, good to firm) 3 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood back on. Type to bounce back quickly. Flopped here on Wednesday but generally in very good form this year; can bounce back.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 -25%) Lord Clenaghcastle	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) Lord Clenaghcastle 5/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Anna Newton-Smith when second of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Brighton (8f, good) 12 days ago, just failing. Well treated on old form and worth a chance to go one better. Seemingly revitalised by latest stable switch when going close at Brighton this month.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +44%) Gypsy Whisper	5 5/1(+44%)	(5) Gypsy Whisper 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, not clear run. Others more persuasive. Poor strike-rate in recent years but blinkers seem to have had a positive effect lately.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +22%) Bantry	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(2) Bantry 3.5/1, 12/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Expected to be on the premises. 0-14 but comes here after pretty good effort at Chepstow last month.
6th	10 6th (10) (40/1 -60%) Lady Bianca	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Lady Bianca 40/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 100/1) 33 days ago. Hard to fancy. Lurks on a very good mark but has struggled on both stable starts (hurdle/AW).
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -21%) Apache Jewel	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Apache Jewel 40/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 74 days ago. Must improve. 23-race maiden who came home in her own time on only appearance this year (in July).
8th	9 8th (9) (80/1 -60%) Autumn Lights	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Autumn Lights 80/1, 33/1, last of 9 in minor event at this course (5f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Finished last in two handicaps and a classified over 5f this summer; new trip today.

LTO Selection:

LILANDRA hasn't finished out of the top two on each of her last three starts, with the latest effort coming when runner-up over C&D, and she has been left on the same mark. The daughter of Equiano can continue her fine form to strike. The main danger might be Galactic Glow (third), who had Bantry (fourth) behind when only beaten a length and a half at Chepstow last month, and he could bounce back from his latest under-par effort at this track.

LORD CLENAGHCASTLE made a solid start for his new stable when runner-up at Brighton 12 days ago and he's well handicapped on past exploits, so he gets the vote in a weak event. Lilandra arrives in good order and should pose a threat, while Galactic Glow is expected to bounce back from a poor showing.

The suggestion is LORD GLENAGHCASTLE, who was beginning to look a lost cause before turning things around on his recent stable debut.

17:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Liberty Lane	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(10) Liberty Lane 5.5/1, Impressive winner of sole start at 2 yrs and useful efforts in defeat this year, proving suited by the drop back to 1m when fourth of 12 in the Newmarket handicap won by Dutch Decoy last time. Remains unexposed and there could be a bigger performance in him, particularly when he learns to settle. Unexposed 3yo who is open to more progress at this distance; interesting.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Sonny Liston	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Sonny Liston 3.5/1, Useful 7f winner for Charlie Hills and, though yet to add to that 2-y-o debut success, he has hinted on more than one occasion this season that there's a decent prize to be won with him. Did well to finish as close as he did at York (1m, good to firm) last time and a bold show is anticipated here. Has performed nicely in three major 1m handicaps this term; commands respect.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 -50%) La Trinidad	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) La Trinidad 18/1, Back on the scoresheet with a stylish display over C&D in June but has come up short off similar marks to this in his 2 subsequent appearances. 2-3 at Doncaster, including an easy success in June; interesting back here.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -9%) Spirit Catcher	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Spirit Catcher 12/1, Quirky sort who ran out an emphatic winner of 1m Ripon handicap last month. Just ahead of Sonny Liston when third of 19 at York since but, while that was a highly creditable effort, he looks vulnerable now that his new mark has kicked in. Won easily at Ripon then ran creditably at York Ebor festival; in the mix.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 -29%) Titian	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Titian 18/1, Just touched off in the C&D Spring Mile at the start of the season and followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in Newmarket handicaps. Form took a dip when only fourth at Chepstow last time, though, and this demands a clear career-best. Close second in the Spring Mile here; all wins in September/October; appealing.
6th	15 6th (15) (33/1 +50%) Look Back Smiling	33 33/1(+50%)	(15) Look Back Smiling 33/1, Got his head back in front at Leicester last month, albeit that was a Class 5 handicap and he has come up short in 2 subsequent starts. 7 lb 'wrong' here and he looks up against it. Both handicap wins at Class 5 level; something to prove in this grade.
7th	11 7th (11) (22/1 -10%) Pisanello	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Pisanello 22/1, Consistent sort who bagged second Hamilton victory of the season (best effort yet for this yard) when edging ahead in dying strides there (8.3f, soft) in July. Good run of form came to a halt at Thirsk last time, though, and Blue For You appears to be the stable No 1. Disappointing favourite last time; still on career-high mark; this looks tough.
8th	4 8th (4) (9/1 +0%) Empirestateofmind	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Empirestateofmind 9/1, Improved during second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk with a string of solid efforts in defeat, including when runner-up in this race 12 months ago. Another good effort when third at the Ascot Shergar Cup meeting last time and he has to enter calculations. Close second in this race last year and likely to go well again.
9th	13 9th (13) (40/1 +0%) Freedom Day	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Freedom Day 40/1, Off the mark in 1m Redcar novice on third and final start for the Gosdens during the spring. Stepped up on low-key debut for this yard when third of 12 in the Ripon handicap won by Spirit Catcher last month, but that's still well short of the level that will be required to win this. Promising form on slow ground; upped in class but may do better still.
10th	14 10th (14) (20/1 +20%) Spioradalta	20 20/1(+20%)	(14) Spioradalta 20/1, Has proved largely consistent this year and landed a gamble with cheekpieces refitted at Chester (7.6f, soft) in July. Performed with credit when fourth of 12 over the same C&D a fortnight ago, but she has plenty on her plate from the 3 lb out of the weights here. Largely consistent on soft/good to soft; slow ground would be a plus.
11th	6 11th (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Millebosc	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(6) Millebosc 5.5/1, Placed form at highest level as a 3-y-o when trained in France and shaped well when a running-on seventh of 18 in the John Smith's Cup at York on second start for this yard in July. Disappointing at Goodwood (1¼m, soft) since but needs considering back down in trip on this more conventional track. Disappointing on latest 1m2f start but not written off; unexposed over 1m.
12th	3 12th (3) (22/1 -100%) Brunch	22 22/1(-100%)	(3) Brunch 22/1, Smart performer at his best, winner of back-to-back York handicaps in 2020 and successful in listed company the following year. However, he was well held on final start of last season in this corresponding race and largely below par so far this time round. Losing spell goes back over two years but he is well treated on peak form.
13th	9 13th (9) (14/1 -56%) Dutch Decoy	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Dutch Decoy 14/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 and added to his tally at Newmarket in July. Has followed that with creditable efforts in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (just behind stablemate The Gatekeeper) and most recently at York, but current mark leaves little margin for error. Consistent; ran creditably in major 1m handicaps at Goodwood and York last month.
14th	5 14th (5) (10/1 +0%) The Gatekeeper	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) The Gatekeeper 10/1, Winner of 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Newmarket earlier this season and fine second in the 20-runner Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last month. Promoted to first after just failing back there (1m, soft) 20 days ago and, nudged up 2 lb, he's likely to be in thick of things once more. Useful form on soft ground at Goodwood last month; not dismissed.
15th	1 15th (1) (11/1 +8%) Blue For You	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Blue For You 11/1, Resumed winning ways in good style at York (1m, good) in July and probably best to draw a line through his latest effort over the same C&D. However, no obvious excuses at Goodwood on penultimate start and he's probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Scored readily at York in July but he's yet to defy a triple-digit mark; opposed.

LTO Selection:

SONNY LISTON has long threatened to land one of these valuable mile handicaps, and today could be the day with Ryan Moore keeping the partnership intact. Ralph Beckett's charge has a head to make up with Spirit Catcher (third) from his recent fourth at York but is 2lb better off, while last year's second in this contest, Empirestateofmind, is another leading contender. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Blue For You, Liberty Lane and The Gatekeeper.

Having performed with credit in several valuable big-field handicaps this year, SONNY LISTON is taken to deservedly hit the target. He again has the assistance of Ryan Moore, who partnered the 4-y-o at Royal Ascot where he was a fine second in the Royal Hunt Cup and also when fourth of 19 in a notable handicap at the York Ebor Festival. Millebosc is nicely handicapped based on his exploits in France and he is feared most back at 1m ahead of Empirestateofmind, Liberty Lane and The Gatekeeper.

There appears to be a race of this nature in SONNY LISTON. Second choice is Titian, ahead of Liberty Lane and La Trinidad.

17:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Musselburgh Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (0.8/1 +73%) Asteverdi	0.8 0.8/1(+73%)	(5) Asteverdi 0.8/1, Left debut form well behind when third of 9 in maiden (11/2) at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Can give another good account. Improved fair bit on debut form when third of nine at Epsom; likely to be involved.
2	7 2nd (7) (2/1 +50%) My Clementine	2 2/1(+50%)	(7) My Clementine 2/1, Very green but made a promising debut when third of 5 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good, 6/4) 12 days ago. Respected with progress to come. Too green to do herself justice on debut; may have learned good deal from the experience.
4	3 4th (3) (18/1 +10%) Infinite Honour	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Infinite Honour 18/1, Failed to progress from debut when seventh of 11 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 100/1) 16 days ago. Looks to face a tough task as he goes back up in trip. Modest form at best here and at Carlisle, long odds each time; needs a big step forward.

LTO Selection:

DIANARA displayed plenty of promise when filling fourth place on her debut at Deauville a month ago and the daughter of Goken could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. That said, My Clementine has a similar profile to the selection and cannot be discounted. Asteverdi also holds valid form claims, while any market support for Johnny Ringo should be noted.

DIANARA shaped encouragingly when fourth in a valuable sales race for newcomers at Deauville a month ago and she looks the one to beat with improvement to come. My Clementine could be the biggest threat having shown promise amidst greenness on her debut, ahead of Asteverdi.

It was a useful event in which DIANARA made her debut at Deauville, and she may need only to repeat the form to get off the mark.

17:25 Musselburgh Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Fox Flame	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Fox Flame 3.5/1, 9/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Southwell (1½m) 19 days ago by length from the reopposing Kehlani, always holding on. should remain very competitive up 5 lb. Back to her best with 1m4f Southwell win lastest; she's not taken lightly despite 5lb rise.
2	1 2nd (1) (12/1 -9%) Turner Girl	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Turner Girl 12/1, Latest win at Newcastle (12.5f) in August. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Won at Newcastle in August but below par both runs since; she needs to get back on track.
3	7 3rd (7) (7.5/1 +32%) Mellow Mood	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(7) Mellow Mood 7.5/1, Modest maiden. Good second of 7 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (16.5f) 15 days ago, clear of rest. Back down in trip. Good second in 2m Wolver h'cap 15 days ago; up 3lb but can go well again.
4	4 4th (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Spring Glow	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(4) Spring Glow 3.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, good 2¼ lengths third of 14 to Fox Flame in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 19 days ago, faring best of those held up. Best run of season when third to Fox Flame at Southwell latest; player eased 1lb now.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.33/1 +26%) Kehlani	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) Kehlani 3.33/1, Winner at Brighton in May. 12/1 and cheekpieces on first time, good length second of 14 to reopposing Fox Flame in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 19 days ago. Excellent second to Fox Flame at Southwell latest; merits serious consideration again.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -67%) Third Batch	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Third Batch 20/1, Winner here on turf in July. Not in quite the same form when fourth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (1¾m, good) 17 days ago. Won here (11.5f) in July and not disgraced when Catterick fourth latest; not discounted.
7th	5 7th (5) (3.5/1 -27%) Brora Breeze	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(5) Brora Breeze 3.5/1, Lightly-raced filly who made a successful return from 8 months off in a 1¼m Chepstow novice event 12 days ago. It's likely she has more to offer now stepping up in trip for her handicap debut. Cosily off mark in 1m2f Chepstow maiden latest; interesting h'cap debutante over further.

LTO Selection:

Just a length separated Fox Flame and KEHLANI over 1m4f at Southwell 19 days ago and, while the former won well on the day, the latter is 3lb better off under the revised terms and has every chance of reversing the form over this slightly longer trip. As is the case with the selection, recent Chepstow winner Brora Breeze is still unexposed and she can play a role if coping with the additional yardage.

There should be more to come from recent Chepstow novice winner BRORA BREEZE who is selected to improve past last month's Southwell 1-2-3 Fox Flame, Kehlani and Spring Glow and make a successful start to her handicap career.

Andrew Balding's BRORA BREEZE looks to have a fair bit more to offer now she goes handicapping with her stamina drawn out.

17:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6.5/1 +41%) Restorer	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(6) Restorer 6.5/1, Hasn't won since 2020 and failed to beat a rival at Haydock last time, so others make more appeal. Dual course winner (1m2f), but losing run now up to 29 and others are more compelling.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +14%) Can't Stop Now	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Can't Stop Now 3/1, 9/2, won 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (9f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won over 1m1f at Carlisle last time; unexposed over this far and shortlisted.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -50%) Way Of Life	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Way Of Life 12/1, Has slipped to an appealing mark and produced best effort this season when runner-up at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago. Solid claims if he can build on that. Only just beaten off 2lb lower last time, but could probably do with the ground drying out.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +33%) Bashful	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Bashful 5/1, Has enjoyed a productive campaign and it's easy to draw a line through his latest effort (not clear run) at Newcastle. Likely to give a good account if the race is run to suit. In good form in early summer, but not so good last time; chance if bouncing back.
5th	4 5th (4) (8.5/1 -143%) Chase The Dollar	8.5 8.5/1(-143%)	(4) Chase The Dollar 8.5/1, Well-treated and showed clear signs that he's back in top form when a smooth-travelling second at Newcastle last time. Cheekpieces go back on and he makes plenty of appeal. Twice runner-up here, but his trip on a sharp track may be an insufficient test for him.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -21%) Heart Of Soul	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Heart Of Soul 40/1, Has a good track record and is becoming well treated. He's been out of sorts for a while, however. Six wins for Ian Williams including three over C&D, but has lost his way.
7th	5 7th (5) (4.5/1 +25%) Page Three	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(5) Page Three 4.5/1, 9/2, first run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 17 days ago, not much room and finishing with running left. Unexposed and has a bigger effort in her for this stable. 0-6; ran with credit when fourth on stable debut at Kempton 17 days ago; bit more needed.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (3.33/1 +17%) Compliant	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(3) Compliant 3.33/1, Consistent sort who produced another solid showing when runner-up at Kempton last time. Others look better treated but she should be on the premises. Has done most of her racing on the AW, but best turf effort came here; big player.

LTO Selection:

WAY OF LIFE bounced back to form when a head second over 1m4f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and the five-year-old merits the utmost respect off a 2lb higher mark here. Can't Stop Now has to be of interest following his win at Carlisle late last month, while the consistent Compliant is likely to be in the mix once again. Others to note are Chase The Dollar and Bashful.

PAGE THREE has few miles on the clock and shaped better than the bare result (met trouble) when fourth at Kempton last time, so she's worth a chance to show that she's improved for her new stable. Chase The Dollar is well treated and back in form, so he's a big threat, with Way of Life also considered.

The choice is the consistent COMPLIANT whose record since handicapping reads 1213322. She remains unexposed on turf.

17:35 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Navan NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (3.33/1 -166%) Meet My Loreley	3.33 3.33/1(-166%)	(13) Meet My Loreley 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/11 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Hugh P. Finegan when third of 10 in bumper at Wexford (16.7f, heavy) 36 days ago, left poorly placed. Considered.
4	7 4th (7) (66/1 -100%) Doyen Lady	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Doyen Lady 66/1, Doyen mare. Dam (c110) 17f chase winner. Not an obvious sort on paper.
5th	3 5th (3) (1.38/1 +45%) Dee Capo	1.38 1.38/1(+45%)	(3) Dee Capo 1.38/1, Once-raced maiden. 3/1, sixth of 18 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 160 days ago. Should do better and warrants respect.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -60%) Rodney	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Rodney 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 11 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) on NH debut 58 days ago. Unlikely to feature.
7th	17 7th (17) (14/1 -17%) Menrva	14 14/1(-17%)	(17) Menrva 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 17 in bumper at Cork (18.7f, good to soft, 80/1) on NH debut 40 days ago.
8th	12 8th (12) (125/1 -25%) Lady Goliath	125 125/1(-25%)	(12) Lady Goliath 125/1, 150/1, last of 10 in bumper at Sligo (18.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Makes no appeal.
9th	2 9th (2) (100/1 -100%) Silver Midnight	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Silver Midnight 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 33/1) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
11th	11 11th (11) (80/1 -142%) Joe Hannigan	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Joe Hannigan 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, fourth of 8 in bumper at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 22/1) on NH debut 17 days ago.
12th	9 12th (9) (66/1 -100%) Haley Grove Bonnie	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Haley Grove Bonnie 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 80/1) 57 days ago.
15th	8 15th (8) (100/1 -100%) Going Easy	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Going Easy 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 37 days ago, blundered second. Makes bumpers debut.

LTO Selection:

DEE CAPO made his debut in the valuable sales bumper at Punchestown in April and was in contention until giving best in the closing stages to finish sixth. He was only 3/1 for that 18-runner race and should have plenty to offer here. Meet My Loreley is a former point-to-point winner who stayed on late for third, at odds on, in her first bumper at Wexford last month. She will be sharper now. Patrick Mullins is a significant booking for former point-to-point runner-up Charming Fortune. This five-year-old gelding has switched to Gavin Cromwell for his track debut and is sure to know his job. Menrva certainly outperformed her 80/1 odds in fourth at Cork.

CHARMING FORTUNE cost six figures on the back of a promising run between the flags and, having joined a shrewd operation, he might be up to making a successful Rules debut. Dee Capo and Meet My Loreley look the chief dangers.

Having gone well for a long way in a decent sales contest at Fairyhouse, DEE CAPO could be a stronger model having had time to mature

17:40 Navan NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +0%) Barleybrown	9 9/1(+0%)	(9) Barleybrown 9/1, 14/1, good seventh of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. More severe headgear employed here and that should help. Not beaten far over 7f last month and has a squeak if new headgear/return to 1m works.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.5/1 -17%) Villalobos	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(1) Villalobos 3.5/1, Right back on track when second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 10 days ago. Nudged up 1 lb and bold bid is on the cards. Good second on AW ten days ago and effective over C&D; other pace to deal with here.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +43%) Alyara	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Alyara 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 10 days ago. Enters calculations from this workable mark. Solid effort on AW latest and these conditions won't bother her; each-way shout.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +9%) Hawk Jet	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Hawk Jet 5/1, Second of 4 in minor event at Chepstow (7.1f, good, 28/1) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for more. Clear promise in three runs this summer; makes h'cap debut at a low level; more to come.
5th	4 5th (4) (1.8/1 +55%) Kenstone	1.8 1.8/1(+55%)	(4) Kenstone 1.8/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in June. Very good second of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 15/2) 23 days ago. Obvious claims up 1 lb. C&D winner; in good form this summer; more appealing than most.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -33%) Macon Belle	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Macon Belle 12/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. Good third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 14 days ago with headgear back on. Ran well on AW latest but she's an exposed maiden and far from certain to back it up.
7th	10 7th (10) (100/1 -355%) Ourdefence	100 100/1(-355%)	(10) Ourdefence 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 150/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in four starts and can't be recommended.

LTO Selection:

Villalobos (second) had Alyara (third) behind when putting in a pleasing display at Lingfield and he was raised just 1lb, which keeps him well in the mix. However, preference is for MACON BELLE, who outran odds of 33/1 to take a big step forward in her form when reaching the frame at Wolverhampton and now steps up from 7f. If she stays, she ought to go close off the same rating. Barleybrown makes some appeal in first-time blinkers.

KENSTONE has lost none of his enthusiasm despite his advancing years and he can make his first Bath visit of the season a winning one. Villalobos returned to form at Lingfield 10 days ago and he's a threat, along with Alyara.

New blinkers and a return to 1m can help Barleybrown but this may be run to suit KENSTONE and the veteran can record another win.

17:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 -17%) Showtime Mahomes	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(6) Showtime Mahomes 3.5/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 7 days ago. Now 7 lb below his last winning mark and a bold show could be on the way. Dual sprint winner who was trying 7f for the first time when 3l away at Thirsk.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 +13%) Monhammer	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Monhammer 14/1, Notched second C&D success in July. 8/1, tenth of 11 in handicap back here (good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Had been running well but finished right out the back in 7f handicaps here the last twice.
3	4 3rd (4) (6.5/1 +54%) Muntadab	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(4) Muntadab 6.5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 25/1) 7 days ago. Engaged 5.05 Chester Friday. Multiple winner but up and down these days; well beaten at Chester on Friday (5.05).
4	1 4th (1) (2.25/1 +32%) Ascot Adventure	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(1) Ascot Adventure 2.25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 9/2) 30 days ago. Down 1 lb and likely to give another good account. Hasn't won for over a year but on a reasonable mark and continues to give a good account.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 +11%) Black Friday	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Black Friday 8/1, C&D winner. Won 9-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 8/1) 35 days ago, always holding on. Remains on a good mark up 2 lb and should make his presence felt. Made the most of a reduced mark last time and softening ground won't faze him.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 +18%) Craven	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Craven 9/1, Winner at Leicester in July. Tenth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes on this occasion. Capable at this level but inconsistent and unproven on slow ground.
7th	2 7th (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Novak	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(2) Novak 4.5/1, Three wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. Return to this trip a plus and not without each-way hope. Had a good year; back to near best last time but rain isn't welcomed.
8th	11 8th (11) (40/1 -100%) Chookie Dunedin	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Chookie Dunedin 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, first run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when tenth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 54 days ago. Has dipped to an attractive mark and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. The last of his 13 wins was over 7f (soft) last May so conditions could come in his favour.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 -32%) Bowood	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Bowood 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 100/1) 28 days ago. May well be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company but there will be easier opportunities than this. Has finished closer in each of his qualifying runs and could take a further step forward.

LTO Selection:

BLACK FRIDAY returned to winning ways at Ayr last month and the eight-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 2lb higher mark. The consistent Ascot Adventure should not be underestimated in a race of this nature, but the main danger is Novak. He was progressive earlier in the season and wasn't beaten too far at Redcar last time, a performance for which he has been dropped 1lb.

The vote goes to SHOWTIME MAHOMES, who has shaped as though his turn is near in two starts since returning from a break, latterly when upped to this trip at Thirsk where he put in good late work from a compromising position. It's surely a matter of time before Ascot Adventure opens his account for David O'Meara and he is second choice ahead of Chookie Dunedin, who is lurking on a dangerous mark. Black Friday is also entitled to respect.

Black Friday should have every chance of following up his Ayr success but ASCOT ADVENTURE deserves a break.

18:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +9%) Marbuzet	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(3) Marbuzet 2.5/1, 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. 2 lb rise fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Had his consistency rewarded when leading close home at Carlisle (1m6f); only 2lb higher.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Bobby Shaftoe	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(1) Bobby Shaftoe 2.5/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 18/1, good length third of 10 to Marbuzet in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Likely to be involved in the finish. Close third to Marbuzet on belated return to turf at Carlisle; may improve on that.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +45%) Samurai Sneddz	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Samurai Sneddz 11/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 24 Flat runs. 15/2, 7¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Marbuzet in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Unreliable and held by some of these on latest Carlisle run.
4	4 4th (4) (5.5/1 -83%) Trailblazer	5.5 5.5/1(-83%)	(4) Trailblazer 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (12.4f) 8 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to find a bit of improvement from somewhere. No wins in 18 but not his first placing here last month before finishing third on the AW.
5th	2 5th (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Lechro	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Lechro 3.5/1, Winner at Beverley in August. 6/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's a major player. Unraced over this far and it could become a test should conditions soften up.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Toutatis	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Toutatis 12/1, 7¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Marbuzet in handicap (11/1) at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, not running on. Others preferred. Good second at Ayr (1m5f) but behind some of these at Carlisle and remains a maiden.

LTO Selection:

The consistent MARBUZET gained just reward for some solid efforts when he got up late to snatch victory at Carlisle nine days ago and, with the return to this trip sure to suit, he has a live chance of following up off just 2lb higher. Bobby Shaftoe was less than a length away in third that day and is a live danger off the same mark, while Trailblazer is also feared having been placed over C&D off 9lb higher in May.

Though her stamina is by no means copper-bottomed, LECHRO nevertheless gets the nod in this trappy-looking contest. She was a shade too keen last time but looked better than ever when opening her account at Beverley previously, and there can be hope that she will get home over this trip round here in a race that could become tactical. Bobby Shaftoe and Marbuzet are likely to emerge as the main dangers.

Marbuzet is a reliable type but BOBBY SHAFTOE is not without hope of reversing Carlisle placings given how that race panned out.

18:35 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7.5/1 +17%) Whiskey Priest	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(3) Whiskey Priest 7.5/1, Winner at Yarmouth in July. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 31 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not fully exposed and he had excuses last time; looked promising at Yarmouth; contender.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.75/1 +65%) Aconcagua Mountain	1.75 1.75/1(+65%)	(1) Aconcagua Mountain 1.75/1, 11/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's one to consider. Still to win in 2023 but he retains all his ability & ran well on AW on Monday; contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 -60%) Ski Angel	8 8/1(-60%)	(8) Ski Angel 8/1, Winner at Ayr in July. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good, 10/1) 35 days ago, nearest finish. Needs a couple of these to falter. 5f win on soft in July; quicker ground found her out last time; rain would aid her cause.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +50%) Gowanbuster	8 8/1(+50%)	(2) Gowanbuster 8/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. Eighth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Catterick (6f, good) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Dual C&D winner but on long losing run; sharper for recent Catterick outing; e-w claims.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/1 -10%) Beneficiary	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Beneficiary 11/1, 40/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Has work to do. Should be well treated now but he's not fired on all cylinders since joining current yard.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -157%) Lola's Moment	18 18/1(-157%)	(6) Lola's Moment 18/1, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 33/1) 19 days ago. Found just one too good off this mark at Catterick on penultimate start, so there's cause for optimism. Good 2nd at Catterick last month but failed to back it up on AW latest; drawn widest.
7th	9 7th (9) (5.5/1 +21%) Bonito Cavalo	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(9) Bonito Cavalo 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (5f, good) 35 days ago. Since undergone a wind op. Exposed maiden but capable at this level; recent wind op could help matters.
8th	4 8th (4) (5.5/1 +21%) Glory Hallelujah	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(4) Glory Hallelujah 5.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, met some trouble. Posted a couple of creditable efforts in defeat prior to that and he's one to be interested in. Flopped over 6f last time but his earlier 5f efforts bring him right into it.
9th	11 9th (11) (40/1 +39%) Nodsasgoodasawink	40 40/1(+39%)	(11) Nodsasgoodasawink 40/1, Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap (28/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago and it's best to look elsewhere. Not firing on all cylinders this year and others much more persuasive.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 +34%) Koropick	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Koropick 33/1, Two wins from 50 Flat runs, the latest gained back in 2017. 16/1, respectable eighth of 15 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Hard to warm to. Won't mind conditions but he's essentially a poor performer these days.

LTO Selection:

The likes of The Grey Lass, Aconcagua Mountain and Bonito Cavalo are all capable of going close and each of them command respect. However, the lightly-raced three-year-olds Ski Angel and WHISKEY PRIEST could be the way to go, given both are far less exposed than their elder rivals. The latter is especially tempting off just 3lb higher than when he dead-heated at Yarmouth in July and may provide a bit of value in a wide-open contest.

GLORY HALLELUJAH's latest effort over 6f at Ripon was a laboured one but he is firmly in the reckoning based on last month's placed efforts there and at Beverley. The return to the minimum trip looks a good move. The Grey Lass looks a big threat on the back of a solid C&D effort 18 days ago, while Aconcagua Mountain is surely nailed-on for another prominent role and Lola's Moment also has claims.

Aconcagua Mountain is capable of a big run but WHISKEY PRIEST is given another chance to confirm the promise of his Yarmouth win.

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

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