1 Monday 16th September 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 16th September 2024

There were 31 Races on Monday 16th September 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Windsor, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Worcester, 8 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 16th September 2024

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

13:35 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 0%) Harry's Halo	2.75 11/4(0%)	(1) Harry's Halo 11/4, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, respectable second of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 59 days ago. Merits consideration with this a slightly easier race. Conditions fine, in form and Andrea Pinna gets a tune out of him.
2	3 2nd (3) (17/2 -6%) Abolish	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(3) Abolish 17/2, Latest win at Bath in July. 17/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to soft) 38 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. In form until Brighton last time and that was his first visit to that quirky track.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 -31%) Little Miss Magic	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Little Miss Magic 17/2, Winner at Bath in August. 17/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago, very slowly away. Back up in trip which may help but she needs to cut out the tardy starts. Short-head Bath winner on stable debut but fared less well at Salisbury.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 +31%) Punchbowl Flyer	11 11/1(+31%)	(5) Punchbowl Flyer 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 59 days ago. Tumbled in the weights but clearly comes with risks attached. Without a win in more than three years and well behind Harry's Halo last time when 25-1.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -133%) Vape	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) Vape 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in July. Respectable third of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Capable front-runner on his day and much always depends on whether he's taken on.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/4 +0%) Lahina Bay	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(6) Lahina Bay 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Good second of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good, 5/1) 24 days ago and a repeat of that will see her bang there again. Four wins on fast ground but it was good to soft when just missing out at Goodwood.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 +31%) Hello Zabeel	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Hello Zabeel 11/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm, 22/1) 53 days ago. Threatening to go the wrong way after a sound reappearance. Perhaps needs a break between his races and if that's the case he could feature.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 -40%) Havana Mojito	7 7/1(-40%)	(8) Havana Mojito 7/1, Winner at Brighton in June. Fourth of 6 in handicap (11/4) at Brighton (7f, good) 15 days ago, shade better than the result having been short of room briefly. Running well but in Class 6s over longer trips, so bit to prove in that respect.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Good cases can be stated for the likes of Lahina Bay, Little Miss Magic and Vape, who all warrant consideration. Punchbowl Flyer is already a dual C&D winner who runs off a career-low rating and would be a player if recapturing any of his old sparkle. However, after a couple of near-misses under today's pilot in this grade in July, HARRY'S HALO is readily suggested as the most attractive proposition on these terms, especially with ground conditions set to be ideal.

LAHINA BAY was just about better than ever when runner-up at Goodwood 3 weeks ago and this C&D winner makes plenty of appeal for her in-form yard. Harry's Halo dips in class so is second choice, ahead of Havana Mojito.

The 6yo HELLO ZABEEL (nap) has less inspiring seasonal form figures than many but it could be that he needs a break between his races.

13:35 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +42%) Susiesparkle	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Susiesparkle 7/2, 22/1, sixteenth of 22 in handicap at Navan (14f, good) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Solid second at Sligo on penultimate start and she's of strong interest on debut for new connections. Ex-Irish; 0-11; fair 2nd in Sligo h'cap in August; quite interesting on stable debut.
2	16 2nd (16) (17/2 +47%) Sassy Glory	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(16) Sassy Glory 17/2, Good fourth of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 11 days ago. That represented a step forward but whether she will be able to build on it now returned to turf remains to be seen. Improved with cheekpieces, notably when fifth at Ripon last month; fair run at 1m4f latest.
3	6 3rd (6) (13/2 +35%) Can Can Girl	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Can Can Girl 13/2, Temperamental sort. Latest win at Doncaster in July. 11/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good) 19 days ago, very slowly away. Visor refitted, which may help, and she's capable of having a say in a race of this nature. Suited by give in the ground; won on good to soft in July but lesser efforts since.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Going To The Moon	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Going To The Moon 16/1, Seventh of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 40/1) 26 days ago. Chance on old form but he's hard to warm to based on recent evidence. 0-13; best run for a while when 5l seventh of 12 at Carlisle last time; each-way chance.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 +20%) Total Lockdown	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Total Lockdown 8/1, Unreliable sort. Latest win at Yarmouth in May. 17/2, first run since leaving Martin Dunne when tenth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 14 days ago, very slowly away. Hood back on and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Won 11.5f h'cap for Martin Dunne in May; slowly away and pulled too hard on stable debut.
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 -100%) Jamih	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Jamih 16/1, C&D winner in August but could finish only twelfth of 14 when bidding for the hat-trick at Catterick (13.9f, good) 19 days ago. Others preferred. Below-par latest; running well before that with two wins, including over C&D; a possible.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 -33%) Visitant	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Visitant 16/1, Unreliable individual. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 26 days ago. Opposable. Lacks a recent win; good 2nd to progressive sort at Ayr two runs back; each-way chance.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 -27%) Foursome	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Foursome 14/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. 5 lengths last of 7 to Jamih in handicap (9/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. One win (1m2f, heavy) from 33 runs; some fair runs this term; behind Jamih last time.
9th	14 9th (14) (13/2 +19%) Highland Lil	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(14) Highland Lil 13/2, 28/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe and it will be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting. Modest form so far; runs without headgear; may improve on first run for new yard..
10th	7 10th (7) (12/1 -140%) Peripeteia	12 12/1(-140%)	(7) Peripeteia 12/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in July. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good, 14/1) 19 days ago. One with an each-way chance. Dead-heated at Musselburgh in July; some fair runs since, including last time; a possible.
11th	4 11th (4) (20/1 -150%) Three Platoon	20 20/1(-150%)	(4) Three Platoon 20/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 15/2) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on and would have a chance if back to his best. 0-11 on turf; some fair runs at 1m2f/1m4f this term; below par at 1m6f on AW last time.
12th	10 12th (10) (9/1 -13%) Tiberio Force	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Tiberio Force 9/1, One win from 26 Flat runs, that success gained back in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in minor event at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 13/2) 21 days ago. Back up in trip and blinkers back on. Not without each-way hope. 1-26; on a long losing run but creditable efforts last twice; perhaps better at 1m2f.
13th	15 13th (15) (12/1 -71%) Teatime	12 12/1(-71%)	(15) Teatime 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 days ago. Up in trip and she's in with an each-way shout. Best form when 3l fifth of seven in h'cap debut two runs ago; chance on that form.
14th	12 14th (12) (200/1 -203%) The White Elephant	200 200/1(-203%)	(12) The White Elephant 200/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (250/1) at Newcastle (8f). Off 10 months. Significantly up in trip. Best run was over 6f on AW; pulled hard at 1m latest and this longer trip unlikely to suit.
15th	11 15th (11) (66/1 0%) Lady's Charm	66 66/1(0%)	(11) Lady's Charm 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 11 in handicap (150/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip and big step forward will be needed. Five-race maiden; has shown only modest form and is hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Jamih is not easily dismissed but she failed to recover from a tardy start when 12th at Catterick last time, where PERIPETEIA finished fourth. The latter should feature in the finish off her current mark with a similar effort and Philip Kirby's inmate may prove the one to side with. Three Platoon has a shout on his third at Beverley two starts ago, while Can Can Girl won off today's handicap rating over a longer trip at Doncaster in July and could also go well.

Irish import SUSIESPARKLE is 0-11 and was out with the washing at Navan last time, but she took a step forward when runner-up at Sligo prior to that and will have every chance on debut for her new yard here if able to reproduce that level of form. Can Can Girl and Tiberio Force may emerge as the main dangers.

It could pay to take a chance on the unexposed TEATIME, who shaped well in what looked a fair race at Yarmouth on her handicap debut.

13:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/4 -17%) Beat Box	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(5) Beat Box 7/4, Won all 3 starts since joining Dan Skelton, latest when taking 3-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, soft) 7 days ago, plenty in hand. 7 lb penalty to carry now but holds strong claims nonetheless. 3-3 for new stable this summer and commands respect under 7lb penalty.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 -10%) Hidalgo De L'isle	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(1) Hidalgo De L'isle 11/4, Posted career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut over fences 16 days ago by 14 lengths from Silent Revolution. 5 lb rise fair and must enter calculations. Easily won four-runner race on recent chasing debut; 5lb rise could have been worse.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/2 +9%) Isabella Bee	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) Isabella Bee 5/2, Built on encouraging chase debut when taking 9-runner handicap over C&D (good, 7/2) 28 days ago. Likely more to come yet and not taken lightly. Built upon promising chase debut when winning readily over C&D last month; big player.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +50%) Minella Double	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(4) Minella Double 11/2, Caused a surprise when narrowly winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good) last month but needs to improve on his 2 previous attempts in this sphere to play a part. Returned to form with hurdle win here last month but others have more persuasive profiles.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -40%) Silent Revolution	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Silent Revolution 14/1, Fairly useful handicap hurdler but yet to reach same level in 3 starts over fences. Shaped better behind Silent Revolution at Newton Abbot latest but others hold more appeal. Useful hurdler when on song but has made jumping errors in all three chases; risky.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Beat Box has notched three victories in quick succession since joining the Dan Skelton yard and he must be respected once more under a 7lb penalty for a recent Newton Abbot romp. That said, HIDALGO DE L'ISLE edges preference. The son of Coastal Path fairly bolted up on his chasing debut over this trip last month, and the suspicion is that a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. Second behind the selection on that occasion, Silent Revolution is also noteworthy, though it is difficult to see him reversing that form.

BEAT BOX has really turned a corner since joining Dan Skelton and can extend his winning run. Isabella Bee may provide the chief threat.

This is more competitive than the three-runner race he won easily last week, but BEAT BOX is very much on a roll and gets the nod.

13:55 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:07 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/2 -18%) Seraphim Angel	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Seraphim Angel 13/2, Successful at Chester in May but struggled upped in class since. Bit to find with the principals. Held by Amestris and she finished last in a nursery on final appearance.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/6 +27%) Amestris	0.666667 4/6(+27%)	(1) Amestris 4/6, Confirmed debut promise when easily landing the odds at Lingfield in June. Respectable efforts in stronger company subsequently and strong claims back down in class. Has been running in strong races and wasn't disgraced in any of them; hard to beat.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -10%) Over Spiced	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Over Spiced 11/1, Winner at Leicester in May. 33/1, first run since leaving Tom Clover when good third of 10 in novice at Beverley (5f, good) but disappointed at Chepstow since. Would be getting a lot more weight off the top three were this a handicap.
4	2 4th (2) (2/1 -33%) Aviation Time	2 2/1(-33%)	(2) Aviation Time 2/1, Flashed her tail but did everything else right when winning 11-runner novice event at Kempton (6f) on debut. Easily best effort since when excellent third of 27 in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. Just respectable third of 6 in conditions stakes at Chester latest but good chance back down in class. It wasn't a bad run at Chester last time and this is her best opportunity for a while.
5th	9 5th (9) (80/1 +20%) Hint Of Humour	80 80/1(+20%)	(9) Hint Of Humour 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Low-level form thus far and should be outclassed by the principals here.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 +34%) Apple's Angel	66 66/1(+34%)	(6) Apple's Angel 66/1, 26,000 gns 2-y-o, Kameko filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Reckless Reward. 66/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 12 days ago, met some trouble. Debut on the AW at Lingfield was thoroughly underwhelming (6f; 66-1).
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -60%) Glad Eye	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Glad Eye 80/1, 50,000 gns foal, 58,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Dark Terms. Dam, 5.3f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Star Terms out of smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Best Terms. 66/1, last of 13 in novice at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut 31 days ago. Never remotely competitive when last to finish over 6f at Newbury a month ago (66-1).
8th	7 8th (7) (200/1 -100%) Dandizaam	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Dandizaam 200/1, Elzaam filly. Dam 5f/6f winner. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner. 66/1, last of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) on debut. Off 91 days. Always behind and finished last over C&D in June when a 66-1 chance.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

AVIATION TIME has been highly tried since she made a winning debut at Kempton in May, with her third-placed finish in the Windsor Castle at Ascot being a particular highlight. Equally notable, she was only four lengths behind the winner despite finishing last in the Group 3 Princess Margaret on her penultimate start and that form suggests a race like this should be well within her reach, providing she copes with dropping back to 5f after another solid effort at Chester latest. Amestris and Seraphim Angel can chase the selection home.

A potential match between AVIATION TIME and Amestris, who have both been keeping much better company, the former shading the vote for a yard that has hit good form.

This represents a welcome drop in grade for AMESTRIS and she's been running better than her form figures suggest in quality races.

14:07 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (15/2 +17%) Pancake	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(5) Pancake 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice (22/1) at Beverley (5f, good) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should improve. Best run so far when fourth in 5f maiden here; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +73%) Magic Love	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(4) Magic Love 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice (28/1) at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Poor run on AW latest; shaped quite well at Newbury before that; chance on nursery debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -80%) Fallen Soldier	6 6/1(-80%)	(2) Fallen Soldier 6/1, Promising sort. 9/1, very good 1½ lengths fourth of 11 to River Blackwater in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, finishing with running left. Likely contender. Best run to date was last time on AW (first run at 6f, first in handicap); contender.
3	9 3rd (9) (17/2 +66%) Perfidia	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(9) Perfidia 17/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in nursery (40/1) at Haydock (7f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Best run over 6f on fast ground; not improved since going handicapping; cheekpieces tried.
4	8 4th (8) (7/2 +36%) Royal Accord	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(8) Royal Accord 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, fourth of 7 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, good to soft) 68 days ago, hampered. Tongue strap on 1st time. Improvement required. Improved form up to 6f when 4th on nursery debut last time; tongue-tie tried; a possible.
5th	11 5th (11) (50/1 -150%) Twilight Poppy	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) Twilight Poppy 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in nursery (18/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Modest efforts so far including when 4l fourth of six on nursery debut; more needed.
6th	10 6th (10) (7/1 -75%) Wondrous Ways	7 7/1(-75%)	(10) Wondrous Ways 7/1, Off the mark at Catterick (5f) in July and back on track when close second of 8 in nursery at same course (6f, firm) 28 days ago, staying on well. Enters calculations. Done well in nurseries, winning over 5f on debut and dead-heat 2nd over 6f latest; chance.
7th	1 7th (1) (15/2 +53%) Death Or Glory	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(1) Death Or Glory 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in nursery (28/1) at York (6f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Work to do. Good debut 2nd; hasn't progressed; well beaten on nursery debut last time; bit to prove.
8th	7 8th (7) (10/1 -122%) River Blackwater	10 10/1(-122%)	(7) River Blackwater 10/1, Career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) 13 days ago, keeping on well. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. Improved for 6f/AW to win nursery latest (25-1); up 5lb; chance if as good back on turf.
9th	3 9th (3) (14/1 -100%) Dark Thunderstorm	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) Dark Thunderstorm 14/1, 10/3, last of 4 in nursery at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Good efforts first two nurseries (6f, good); interesting contender with cheekpieces tried.
10th	6 10th (6) (50/1 -213%) Innocent Smile	50 50/1(-213%)	(6) Innocent Smile 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in nursery at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 44 days ago. Others preferred. Modest efforts so far, including on nursery debut at Doncaster last time; more needed.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

FALLEN SOLDIER will have gone into a few notebooks when finishing fourth in a Southwell nursery on his handicap debut. He had to be switched for a clear run in the closing stages and is taken to turn the tables with the winner, River Blackwater, on today's more favourable terms. The latter is still improving and can go well again despite a 5lb rise, while Royal Accord may improve in a first-time tongue-tie having posted a better effort in a nursery at Lingfield last time.

FALLEN SOLDIER left the impression a race of this nature was well within his compass when fourth at Southwell earlier this month and gets the nod. River Blackwater and Wondrous Ways rate the principal dangers.

The choice is MAGIC LOVE (nap) who has shown promise in two races at Newbury and starts his life in handicaps at a fairly lowly level.

14:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +8%) Watergrange Jack	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Watergrange Jack 6/1, Racked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer. Some decent efforts over fences this summer, including when going close off this mark at Stratford, and not disgraced over the smaller obstacles at Bangor 10 days ago. In the mix. Went close off this mark in May after a break, but not quite in same form again since.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 -30%) Chance A Tune	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(5) Chance A Tune 13/2, Found the step back up in distance in his favour when off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Hereford (19f) in February, well on top finish. Let down by jumping at Plumpton following month and off since. Won readily at Hereford in February and remains unexposed over fences; must be considered.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -60%) Frere D'armes	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Frere D'armes 8/1, Has become disappointing and was below form again despite a recent breathing operation at Uttoxeter in June. Others preferred. Needs to better last couple of efforts but has become very well handicapped.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -140%) Grey Skies	12 12/1(-140%)	(6) Grey Skies 12/1, Dual winner in novice company last spring but has hit a rare bout of inconsistency since the turn of the year, below-par sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, good) 80 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has mixed record over fences but is on good mark if summer wind op proves successful.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/4 +0%) Bagheera Ginge	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(4) Bagheera Ginge 11/4, Opened chase account at Warwick in October. Mixed record since but went close at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. Player with a repeat. Got career back on track with good second at Newton Abbot last month; shortlisted.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/2 +17%) Issuing Authority	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Issuing Authority 5/2, Lightly-raced sort. Latest win in chase at Haydock in December. Better for return when sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 10/1) 78 days ago, not seen to best effect and finishing with running left. Back up in trip. Player. Low-mileage 7yo; better than bare results suggest the last twice; still has potential.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

ISSUING AUTHORITY (sixth) finished ahead of Frere d'Armes (eighth) when the pair met in a warm handicap chase over 2m at Uttoxeter in June, though the former-mentioned shaped better than the bare result suggests on that occasion, making eye-catching late headway from well off the pace. Now stepping back up in trip eased 2lb, Nicky Henderson's charge gets the vote to confirm his superiority over that rival en route to victory this time around. Bagheera Ginge found only one rival too good over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last month, and he commands respect off 3lb higher.

ISSUING AUTHORITY isn't the easiest to assess over fences but he caught the eye on his second start back at Uttoxeter in June so he could be the answer. This does look competitive, though, with Watergrange Jack heading the dangers off a tempting mark.

There is a bigger performance in ISSUING AUTHORITY (nap) who has not enjoyed favourable tactical scenarios in his last two races.

14:25 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Windsor Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 +36%) Thyer	7 7/1(+36%)	(1) Thyer 7/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 7-runner minor event (1/5) at Thirsk (8f, good to soft), well on top finish. Off 12 months (moved yards) and up in trip with tongue stap applied, but needs more to land this under a penalty. A winner for Andrew Balding but sold on for 7,000gns and has been gelded.
2	11 2nd (11) (10/3 +26%) Tawajjah	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(11) Tawajjah 10/3, Seventh of 12 in novice (4/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut, never nearer. Off 10 months. May well do better for leading yard given his pedigree. Great pedigree and entitled to leave the form of his AW debut behind.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -71%) Noisy Jazz	3 3/1(-71%)	(4) Noisy Jazz 3/1, Perfect start when landing 8-runner novice at Newmarket last month. 17/2, 15 lengths sixth of 9 to Scenic in listed race at York (11.8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Open to improvement back down in class and she's the one to beat. Impressed on 1m debut and was too free when held in a 1m4f Listed race at York.
4	5 4th (5) (13/8 +54%) Run Away	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(5) Run Away 13/8, €2,600,000 yearling, No Nay Never filly who was easy to back but knew what was required to make a winning start in 12-runner maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good, 7/1) in April, displaying a fine attitude. Bit disappointing at Doncaster 5 weeks later but she's in the right hands. Second run not great but debut form has worked out okay and it's still early days.
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 -529%) Breathless Spirit	22 22/1(-529%)	(9) Breathless Spirit 22/1, Promising sort who clearly dervied plenty from his debut when second of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 9/1) 32 days ago. Likely to improve again. Just denied at Chelmsford; likely that he'll need more again here but that's feasible.
6th	12 6th (12) (100/1 -203%) Tex	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Tex 100/1, €82,000 yearling, Dark Angel gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Sydney Bay and useful French winner up to 6f Zudu Spirit. Trainer has modest strike-rate in maiden/novice contests; has been gelded.
7th	14 7th (14) (200/1 -100%) Saved Lizzie	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) Saved Lizzie 200/1, 100/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on Flat debut 34 days ago. Limited hurdler who ran to an ordinary level on Flat debut; outclassed.
8th	13 8th (13) (200/1 -100%) Ultimate Sapphire	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Ultimate Sapphire 200/1, 150/1, last of 10 in novice at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Beaten about 10l in 7f novices at Salisbury and Kempton; one for handicaps.
9th	7 9th (7) (80/1 -400%) Blue Sky Boy	80 80/1(-400%)	(7) Blue Sky Boy 80/1, Resold cheaply as a 3-y-o but displayed ability when fourth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 32 days ago. Since left Dominic Ffrench Davis and open to progress. Ran a promising first race at Chelmsford when just over 3l behind Breathless Spirit.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 +0%) Balticus	200 200/1(+0%)	(6) Balticus 200/1, 100/1, last of 9 in maiden at this course (10f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. 100-1 and was a tailed-off last over 1m2f here four weeks ago.
11th	2 11th (2) (200/1 +20%) Desiderata	200 200/1(+20%)	(2) Desiderata 200/1, Looks limited on early evidence. Tailed off in two bumpers and both his runs on the Flat.
12th	10 12th (10) (7/1 -27%) Muhib	7 7/1(-27%)	(10) Muhib 7/1, Too Darn Hot gelding. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 12.5f Tres Blue. Newcomer for top yard. Too Darn Hot colt out of a Listed-placed 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 106); has been gelded.
13th	3 13th (3) (200/1 -100%) Uncle Lester	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Uncle Lester 200/1, Eleventh of 12 in bumper (33/1) at Worcester (16f, good) on debut 53 days ago. Finished tailed off in a Worcester bumper two months ago and impossible to recommend.
14th	8 14th (8) (200/1 +20%) Boleyn Forever	200 200/1(+20%)	(8) Boleyn Forever 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 250/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. Tailed off in both his runs and headgear is soon turned to; very opposable.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

The betting market should be informative here, with the likes of Breathless Spirit, Run Away and Tawajjah all notable types to consider if their claims appear to be backed up by support in the betting market. However, MUHIB has an appealing pedigree and, with his high-profile yard having taken a very patient approach with him, it would come as no surprise to see this son of Too Darn Hot make a big impact on his belated racecourse debut.

NOISY JAZZ found listed company a bit too much at this stage on her career at York 3 weeks ago but she looked a good prospect on debut and can get back on the right track down in class. Breathless Spirit is the type to go on improving, while Muhib is a newcomer of extreme interest.

An interesting novice. NOISY JAZZ was highly tried over much further last time out and she had impressed with her debut success.

14:37 Windsor Stakes (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -14%) Moostar	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Moostar 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in novice at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) 68 days ago, running on. Makes handicap debut. Respected. Strong puller; best run when 3rd over 5f latest; chance on h'cap debut but needs to settle.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +42%) Rose Of New Jersey	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Rose Of New Jersey 7/2, Modest maiden. Fifth of 8 in nursery at Catterick (6f, firm, 5/1) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Fair form in maidens; fair fifth in nursery latest; improvement needed.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +8%) Son Of Astar	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Son Of Astar 6/1, Modest form. 10/3, fifth of 6 in nursery at Chepstow (5f, good) 21 days ago. Has shown ability in varied company including two nurseries; needs to improve back at 6f.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 +25%) Uncle Sam	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Uncle Sam 9/1, Poor form. Seventh of 8 in nursery (9/1) at Carlisle (7f, soft) 18 days ago. Improvement will be needed. Disappointing since finishing third in a Carlisle maiden in June; others stronger.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +33%) Spring Corn	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Spring Corn 4/1, Promising type. Third of 11 in novice at Pontefract (6f, good, 18/1) 59 days ago. Likely improver in handicaps. Interesting runner. Third after slow start on debut; not fared as well since; may do better on handicap debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -317%) Misdreavous	25 25/1(-317%)	(8) Misdreavous 25/1, Some promise in his qualifying runs but only sixth of 8 on his 5f Musselburgh nursery debut 19 days ago, carrying his head a bit awkwardly. Bounce back needed. Shaped quite well in maidens; needs to improve for the step up to 6f on second nursery run.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -56%) Bungle Reigns	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Bungle Reigns 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden (14/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Some promise in varied company over 5f/6f; should improve now going handicapping.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 +40%) Ballsgrove Boy	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Ballsgrove Boy 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, last of 8 in nursery (10/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 19 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Well beaten in both nurseries, latest with headgear at Musselburgh; best watched for now.
9th	4 9th (4) (9/1 -80%) Isla Bella	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Isla Bella 9/1, Winner of 6f maiden at Brighton in May. 6/4, fourth of 7 in nursery at Carlisle (7f, good) 72 days ago. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Fair form, including maiden win, for George Boughey; sold 11,000gns; stable debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

MOOSTAR has improved with every start so far and will appreciate this return to 6f, having failed to settle when third over the minimum trip in novice company at Yarmouth. Darryll Holland's Zoustar filly looks one to keep on the right side of now handicapping and is preferred to Isla Bella, who won her maiden race over today's trip at Brighton back in May and can also feature. Bungle Reigns and Spring Corn are both worth noting on their nursery debut.

It might be worth siding with Tim Easterby's SPRING CORN who appeals as a potential improver now handicapping after a break. Summer of Light and Moostar are other potential improvers now joining the handicap ranks in a contest where the betting could prove informative.

A chance is taken on nursery debutant BUNGLE REIGNS who ran his best race in a maiden last time. Spring Corn is next best.

14:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 -17%) Romeo Foxtrot	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Romeo Foxtrot 7/1, 28/1, third of 12 in bumper at Bangor soft) on debut in April, albeit with the run of the race from the front. Made promising debut when third of 12 on soft ground at Bangor in April.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +31%) Start Again	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(7) Start Again 11/2, No obvious promise in 2 Irish points but has joined a leading stable ahead of this Rules debut. Worth a precautionary betting check. Bought for £5,000 in May having launched career with two underwhelming Irish point runs.
3	4 3rd (4) (8/1 -256%) Presenting Milan	8 8/1(-256%)	(4) Presenting Milan 8/1, Bred for stamina and strong at the finish when second of 5 on his Stratford debut 3 weeks ago. Finished well for second on debut at Stratford and is likely to play another big role.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +31%) Directly	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Directly 11/1, Telescope half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cultram Abbey (19f-3m winner). Dam French 2¼m chase winner. Yard get the odd bumper winner so worth a second look in the betting. Half-brother to useful jumper Cultram Abbey; stable has the odd bumper winner.
5th	6 5th (6) (13/8 +35%) Snitterfield	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(6) Snitterfield 13/8, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Butch and fairly useful chaser Hauraki Gulf, stays 3¼m. Noteworthy newcomer for trainer with a good bumper strike-rate. Looks the part on paper and stable has very good bumper strike-rate (20%).
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 -25%) Brave Move	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) Brave Move 15/2, 5/1, eighth of 10 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.5f, soft) on debut in November. Given time since and no shock were he to prove a different proposition on return. With good stable but absent since low-key debut at Market Rasen last November.
7th	3 7th (3) (6/1 +33%) Guinness Lad	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Guinness Lad 6/1, Berkshire gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m hurdle winner, also 8.4f winner who stayed 1½m on Flat. Stable in good form and needs checking out in the betting on debut. First foal from a fair Flat/hurdle winner; stable has good strike-rate in bumpers (15%).
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -106%) Blue Du'gard	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Blue Du'gard 33/1, Yorgunnabelucky filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Bluefortytwo, stayed 2½m. Dam unraced. Wears hood. A watching brief is the percentage call on debut. Half-sister to fair hurdler Bluefortytwo; hooded on debut; stable quiet in bumpers.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

In what looks a trappy affair, it may pay to take a leap of faith with the unraced SNITTERFIELD. Olly Muprhy has his string in fine form at present, and this gelded son of Diamond Boy, who is also a half-brother to the stable's smart hurdler Butch, can land the spoils at the first time of asking. Presenting Milan bumped into an in-form rival when finishing a gallant second on his debut in a Stratford bumper recently, and he must be of interest in a bid to go one place better. Third on his debut over an extended 2m at Bangor, Romeo Foxtrot is respected most out of the remainder.

Olly Murphy has a 20% success rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons so the suggestion is his newcomer SNITTERFIELD, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Presenting Milan has to be respected after his Stratford second, while Fergal O'Brien's Brave Move was prominent in the betting when down the field on his debut last November and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him leave that run well behind.

Newcomer SNITTERFIELD is a half-brother to useful hurdler Butch and is taken to enhance Olly Murphy's very good record in bumpers.

15:00 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 +8%) Diamond Ranger	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Diamond Ranger 11/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 7 in handicap (11/1) at Kempton (12f) 12 days ago. Can go well again. If he can repeat his latest neck defeat at Kempton (1m4f) then he'll be on the scene.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +50%) Mighty Bandit	2 2/1(+50%)	(1) Mighty Bandit 2/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Winner at Pontefract in July. 12/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm) 30 days ago. In the picture. First and third on either side of a bad run at Newmarket; shouldn't be far away.
3	5 3rd (5) (8/1 -33%) The Whipmaster	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) The Whipmaster 8/1, C&D winner. Had a wind op before coming in a good third of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 16 days ago. Not ruled out. Six of seven wins have been on turf and he likes it around here; dangerously handicapped.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 +29%) Fast Steps	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Fast Steps 5/2, Course winner. Latest win at Newbury in July. 17/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Having a very solid season and 1m4f was perhaps a stretch last time at Epsom.
5th	8 5th (8) (50/1 -213%) Johnny Boom	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Johnny Boom 50/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 25/1) 60 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat so can't be discounted. Multiple Flat winner; last seen over hurdles and this scene suits him better.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -243%) Morcar	12 12/1(-243%)	(2) Morcar 12/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this course (10f, good to firm, 13/2) 28 days ago. Scored comfortably there so not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise. Did it well here last time but up 7lb and fast ground seems the key to him.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 -83%) Obsidian Knight	22 22/1(-83%)	(9) Obsidian Knight 22/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. 9/4, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 33 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Possibilities. AW winner; has placed form on the grass but recent efforts not his best.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Super Superjack	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Super Superjack 12/1, Hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 22/1) 9 days ago. Down in trip and weighted to go close off a 3 lb lower mark. Five-time winner but nothing to get overly excited about in four runs for this yard.
9th	7 9th (7) (22/1 -120%) Havaila	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Havaila 22/1, 5/2, last of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good). Off 115 days. Down in trip. Something to find on form. Lacks a recent run and 1m3f might be on the sharp side; dual hurdle winner.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

MORCAR won with any amount in hand over 1m2f here last month and, with scope for further progress at this longer trip, a 7lb rise not prevent him from going in again. The Whipmaster returned to form with a creditable third at Lingfield recently and would be a real threat if able to build on that performance, while Mighty Bandit is also noted.

SUPER SUPERJACK looks primed for a bold showing on the back of his resurgent Kempton sixth so gets the nod in this very open handicap. Course scorer Fast Steps heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for in-form trio Diamond Ranger, Mightty Bandit and Morcar.

The well-treated THE WHIPMASTER may come on for his recent AW run (back from a break) and he's often dangerous around here.

15:12 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +0%) Watching Stars	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Watching Stars 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when fourth of 10 in maiden at Goodwood (8f, good, 5/1) 13 days ago. Improved on debut when 4th at Goodwood last time but probably needs to progress further.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/2 +55%) Valiant Knight	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(5) Valiant Knight 5/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good, 9/4) 24 days ago. Creditable efforts in two 7f novice events; improvement needed for the win.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +100%) Local Lad	2 2/1(+100%)	(3) Local Lad 2/1, Sea The Moon gelding. 100/1, very encouraging start pitched into the deep end when length fourth of 7 to Arizona Blaze in Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good), nearest finish. Off 114 days. Sets a solid standard. Irish raider; promising 4th in Group 3 on debut; gelded since; 7f should suit; one to beat.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +20%) Chemical	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Chemical 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7/1, third of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) 26 days ago, well positioned. Open to improvement. Similar level of form when 3rd in two decent 7f novices on Kempton AW; each-way chance.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/2 -22%) Regal Agenda	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(8) Regal Agenda 11/2, Foaled April 6. Pinatubo filly. Closely related to very smart winner up to 1¼m Royal Champion and half-sister to smart 11f-13.3f winner Outbox. Dam, 10.3f-1½m winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Dubawi. Interesting newcomer. Pinatubo filly out of 1m2f-1m4f winner; related to two smart winners; interesting newcomer.
6th	4 6th (4) (125/1 -89%) Some Boy Me	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Some Boy Me 125/1, Foaled March 3. 14,000 gns foal, Al Kazeem gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Toybox and 1½m winner Knight's Gambit. Dam 1¼m winner. Gelding by Al Kazeem; 14,000gns yearling; half-brother to two winners; stiff task on debut.
7th	1 7th (1) (125/1 -279%) Carlton Freddie	125 125/1(-279%)	(1) Carlton Freddie 125/1, Foaled March 25. £16,500 yearling, Golden Horn gelding. Dam 1½m-17.5f winner. £16,500 yearling by Golden Horn; dam stayed well; stiff task on debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (400/1 -100%) Pretty Spirited	400 400/1(-100%)	(7) Pretty Spirited 400/1, Swiss Spirit filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Haaf A Diamond. Dam 1m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Last of 4 in novice at this course (8f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 17 days ago, very slowly away. Tailed-off last of four on her debut here last month; not an obvious contender.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

LOCAL LAD caught the eye on his racecourse debut when fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh over 6f, having displayed signs of greenness throughout that performance. The step up to 7f promises to yield a fair amount of improvement and the gelded son of Sea The Moon has been found the ideal opportunity to shed the maiden tag. Chemical, Watching Stars and Valiant Knight have all shown promise to date, but the main threat may come from the well-bred Regal Agenda, who is closely related to Grade 1-placed Royal Champion.

LOCAL LAD made a very encouraging start to his career pitched into the deep end when beaten just over a length in a Group 3 at the Curragh in May and he sets a high standard down in class. Chemical was surrounded by subsequent winners at Kempton last month so rates the main threat.

A valuable novice can go to LOCAL LAD, who looked a useful prospect when finishing fourth in a Curragh Group 3 on his debut in May.

15:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1/2 +0%) Handlethekettle	0.5 1/2(+0%)	(4) Handlethekettle 1/2, 33/1, shaped well when second of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 105 days ago for Paul Cashman. This Youmzain gelding hold leading form claims for his new handler. Bought for £50,000 after very promising second of 16 on hurdle debut in Ireland.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/2 +31%) Ballytechno	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Ballytechno 11/2, Some fair form shown in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher this summer. Much respected for his new yard on his hurdles debut. Showed only minor promise in bumpers; improvement required on stable/hurdle debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -29%) Manowest	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Manowest 9/1, Off mark in Irish points in May and made an excellent start over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D novice. Failed to build on it when only fifth back over C&D 15 days ago but is worth another chance. Irish point winner; second over C&D on hurdle debut; latest run was a backward step.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +14%) Buxted Reel	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Buxted Reel 12/1, Fair winner at 12f on Flat for Ian Williams. Well held sole hurdles run but arrives fit from the Flat so worth another chance. Fair Flat racer; well beaten on hurdling debut but can do better on this faster ground.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -40%) Washpool	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Washpool 14/1, Runner-up sole start in points and hinted a t promise when sixth of 9 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm, 9/2) on NH debut 71 days ago. Not ruled out on his hurdles bow. Safely held on bumper debut but his point form gives him each-way claims.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 -100%) Lady Henrietta	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Lady Henrietta 50/1, Fair form shown in bumpers but only ninth of 14 in novice (14/1) at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now. Tailed off when switched to hurdles last month; others look stronger.
7th	3 7th (3) (200/1 -203%) Eagle Court	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Eagle Court 200/1, Fair at best on the level but only ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) on NH debut 15 days ago. Hood on for 1st time in this code. Regressive on the Flat and a well-beaten 100-1 shot here on recent hurdling debut.
8th	6 8th (6) (200/1 -100%) Miami Jim	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Miami Jim 200/1, Failed to complete in a couple of points and has offered little promise in a pair of Warwick maiden hurdles this May. Needs a big step forward. Showed nothing more than minor promise in two maiden hurdles this spring.
9th	10 9th (10) (22/1 -100%) Nila	22 22/1(-100%)	(10) Nila 22/1, Fair Flat winner. First run since leaving Peter Schiergen when fell 1st in novice hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months but not discounted with tongue strap on for 1st time. French Flat winner in 2022; early faller on hurdle debut in December; not seen since.
10th	9 10th (9) (8/1 +50%) Soldier's Leap	8 8/1(+50%)	(9) Soldier's Leap 8/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Hombre de Guerra, and half-brother to modest hurdler Beat The Retreat, stays 2½m, and a point winner. Runner-up in a point so he's a respected newcomer. Lost out only by a neck on pointing debut in May; makes rules debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (100/1 -150%) Now Then Wendy	100 100/1(-150%)	(11) Now Then Wendy 100/1, A fair 1m4f Flat winner for Hughie Morrison. Off 8 months ahead of her yard/hurdles debut with her fitness to prove. Absent since some underwhelming AW form during the winter; stable/hurdle debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -279%) Nelson Bay	250 250/1(-279%)	(8) Nelson Bay 250/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for Kevin Frost and resumes from 11 months off ahead of his hurdling bow. Market can guide. Showed only glimmers of promise on the Flat; makes stable/hurdle debut after layoff.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Having found only unbeaten hurdler Feud too strong on his hurdles bow at Listowel in June, HANDLETHEKETTLE is likely to prove a warm order on his stable debut for Jamie Snowden. A similar performance is likely to prove good enough in these calmer waters and a first career victory looks imminent for the son of Youmzain. Although 3m point winner Manowest failed to build on his promising second over C&D in July when only fifth at the same venue earlier this month, he's still feared most, ahead of Soldier's Leap.

HANDLETHEKETTLE made a promising start for Paul Cashman when runner-up at Listowel and is fancied to go one better now starting out with Jamie Snowden. Olly Murphy's Manowest could emerge as the main danger, with hurdling newcomer Ballytechno not discounted either on his first start for James Owen.

Jamie Snowden's new recruit HANDLETHEKETTLE was second to a useful rival in a big field on his hurdling debut and is the one to beat.

15:30 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (17/2 -31%) Lone Piper	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Lone Piper 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Sandown (10f, good) 52 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Close second at Yarmouth before upped in grade at Sandown; blinkers tried.
2	12 2nd (12) (10/1 +29%) Artavian	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Artavian 10/1, Fair maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this course (11.4f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Seven-race maiden but some form offers hope and this is only his eighth race.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 +14%) Macari	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Macari 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Modest winner at 18f over hurdles. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 10/1) 6 days ago. Modest hurdles winner who was beaten nearly 10l into second at Leicester last week.
4	10 4th (10) (9/1 -64%) Darysina Gold	9 9/1(-64%)	(10) Darysina Gold 9/1, Winner at Bath in August. Creditable second of 5 in handicap (10/3) at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Can make presence felt. Consistent filly second in a handicap last time; should be fine over this longer distance.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 -27%) Party Island	14 14/1(-27%)	(1) Party Island 14/1, Latest win at Sandown in July. Third of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/1) 28 days ago. Form dipped on latest start here but he has the form to feature.
6th	6 6th (6) (6/1 +8%) New Kings Road	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) New Kings Road 6/1, Course winner. Latest win here in August. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 16/1) 12 days ago. Respectable in 1m handicaps; it was a muddling Class 4 over 1m3f the last time.
7th	13 7th (13) (9/1 -125%) Idyllic	9 9/1(-125%)	(13) Idyllic 9/1, 9/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 32 days ago, driven out. Makes turf debut. Needs considering. Solid record in handicaps and kept finding to get off the mark over this far at Chelmsford.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 -57%) Carp Kid	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Carp Kid 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in July. Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago. Behind Party Island three runs back and has shown even less in the meantime.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 -45%) Snapcracklepop	16 16/1(-45%)	(5) Snapcracklepop 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Nottingham in June. 6/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Capable off this mark but didn't run much of a race back from a break at Newbury.
10th	3 10th (3) (7/2 +68%) Bravo Zulu	3.5 7/2(+68%)	(3) Bravo Zulu 7/2, Latest win at Southwell in March. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Both wins and best form has been on the AW; opposable on turf exploits.
11th	8 11th (8) (16/1 -60%) Soi Dao	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Soi Dao 16/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good, 15/2) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Mixed bag this year; probably vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far.
12th	11 12th (11) (15/2 -7%) Forest Hills	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(11) Forest Hills 15/2, Winner at Salisbury in August. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 11/2) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Beaten 3l or less in his three runs at this trip and should go well.

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PARTY ISLAND finished third behind Morcar (runs in the 3.12) last time when attempting to follow up on his earlier Sandown triumph. Denis Coakley's seven-year-old hasn't always been the most consistent but he will appreciate an ease in class and, if bouncing right back to form, he must hold every chance. Darysina Gold remains in good form and must be considered along with Macari, who bumped into an in-form rival at Leicester recently. Oisin Murphy retains his partnership with Forest Hills and the son of Mastercraftsman should not be written off.

IDYLLIC is progressing gradually which may prove enough to take care of this ordinary field switched to turf for the first time. Fellow 3-y-os Darysina Gold and Forest Hills head the dangers.

This looks very open but 1m2f might be just the ticket for NEW KINGS ROAD who ran in a stronger event over further last time.

15:42 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (9/1 -29%) Hombre	9 9/1(-29%)	(7) Hombre 9/1, C&D winner. Improved to win 7-runner minor event (11/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 25 days ago. Not the most consistent but holds claims if able to back that up in a handicap. Won over C&D in April and over 6f on the AW last time; still on a fair mark; chance.
10	10 (10) (66/1 +34%) Imperiousity	66 66/1(+34%)	(10) Imperiousity 66/1, Untrustworthy individual. 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good) 40 days ago. Impossible to fancy. Refused to race in last 3 races in 2023; been fine since but well beaten all 2024 starts.
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 +31%) King Of The Jungle	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) King Of The Jungle 11/2, Not seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (5f) 4 days ago, lacking clear run over 1f out. Remains on last winning mark and isn't fully ruled out. Three wins have been at 5f (latest in April); fair run after a break latest; 6f a concern.
2	13 2nd (13) (7/1 +36%) Evoluir	7 7/1(+36%)	(13) Evoluir 7/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 4 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-9; best run for a while when 1l fourth on AW on Friday; each-way chance on that form.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Shark Two One	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Shark Two One 12/1, 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 47 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark if able to put his best foot forward. Two wins over 7f on slowish ground last autumn; some fair runs this term; well handicapped.
4	3 4th (3) (7/2 +13%) The Gay Blade	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) The Gay Blade 7/2, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in July. 11/1, creditable 2 lengths third of 16 to Agnes Grey in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Benefits from swing at weights this time and has to be shortlisted. Hamilton dead-heat in July; 2l third to Agnes Grey (5lb worse off) last week; chance.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 -50%) Calafrio	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Calafrio 9/1, C&D winner here in August. 9/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good) 24 days ago. Back in a more realistic grade here and can give a good account. Not as his best last time; C&D winner last month; a possible off 5lb higher mark.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 +13%) Whiskey Priest	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Whiskey Priest 14/1, 9/1, ungainly display25 when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 45 days ago. Up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. Won two 5f handicaps in 2023; since had wind op; fair run latest; return to 6f a concern.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 -57%) Tantalus	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Tantalus 22/1, C&D winner here in July. 6/1, reverted to slow starting ways when eighth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 47 days ago. That issue remains a concern but not fully discounted nonetheless. C&D winner off 2lb lower in July; poor run last time; ground conditions will suit.
8th	1 8th (1) (5/2 +38%) Agnes Grey	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Agnes Grey 5/2, Blinkered for 1st time, won 16-runner handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 5 days ago, driven out. Carries penalty. Heading back in the right direction recently. Off the mark in first-time blinkers at Carlisle last week; should go well again.
9th	14 9th (14) (25/1 -56%) Chat Up Line	25 25/1(-56%)	(14) Chat Up Line 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 33 days ago. More needed. Nottingham winner in July 2023 (6f, soft); mainly disappointing since; well treated now.
10th	12 10th (12) (50/1 -213%) Irish Dancer	50 50/1(-213%)	(12) Irish Dancer 50/1, 28/1, ran better than for a while when fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. 0-12; fair 1.5l fifth on AW debut latest (5f); well beaten all previous runs over 6f.
11th	9 11th (9) (100/1 -203%) The Princes Poet	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) The Princes Poet 100/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Weakened only late on comeback from lengthy absence when eighth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 23 days ago. Should be sharper now but others are still preferred. Fair AW 3rd in February; mainly below form since; others look stronger.

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Agnes Grey clearly benefited from the application of blinkers when gaining a first career victory at Carlisle on Wednesday. However, it remains to be seen if the headgear will have the same desired effect and the two-length third from that contest, THE GAY BLADE, might be the one to take advantage. With the winner picking up a penalty, Iain Jardine's gelding is 5lb better off on this occasion and he is taken to land a fourth win of the year. Others to consider include Tees Douge and Calafrio.

THE GAY BLADE finished behind Agnes Grey at Carlisle last week but now benefits from a swing at the weights with that rival penalised and he can notch his fourth win of this season. Agnes Grey arrives at the top of her game and has to be highly respected herseld, whilst Calafrio won a similar contest here the previous month and completes the shortlist.

Blinkers worked the oracle for AGNES GREY who won a decent sprint last week and should give another good account under a penalty.

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/3 +17%) Light Dragoon	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Light Dragoon 10/3, Failed to justify support when down the field in a bumper (6/1) at Chepstow on debut but showed a bit more when third in a C&D novice 8 months later. Could improve on that. Well beaten on bumper debut but fared much better when placed in C&D hurdle in July.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/2 +61%) Definite Dream	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(10) Definite Dream 11/2, Maiden pointer but displayed some ability when hitting the frame in a brace of 20f novice events here during the summer. Safely held when making frame on both hurdle starts but may collect another minor prize.
3	3 3rd (3) (100/1 -400%) Highly Recommended	100 100/1(-400%)	(3) Highly Recommended 100/1, Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful winner up to 1½m winner Appointed. Well held in sole bumper at Hereford and fell early on hurdles debut. Safely held on bumper debut and fell at second flight on hurdling debut.
4	11 4th (11) (250/1 -279%) Suitably Surprised	250 250/1(-279%)	(11) Suitably Surprised 250/1, Runner-up on her final outing in points but low-key start over hurdles. Well-beaten outsider on all three hurdling starts this summer (2m-2m3f).
5th	9 5th (9) (10/3 -67%) Trust House	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(9) Trust House 10/3, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Mr Smith. Fairly useful form on Flat, stays 1½m, improved when won handicap final start in 2023. Sold from Ralph Beckett 58,000 gns and he's a very interesting contender. Bought for 58,000gns after winning 1m4f Flat novice last September; hurdle debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/1 -17%) Gordon Grey	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Gordon Grey 7/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f), won at Pontefract and Epsom this year, below form last time. Possesses the raw ability to be a factor if taking to hurdling. Fair front-runner on the Flat; ought to be competitive at this level over hurdles.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -100%) Saint Vic	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Saint Vic 80/1, Not really threatened in a handful of starts in this sphere, including from a modest mark on handicap debut last time. Well down the field in low-grade handicap here this month; tough task on these terms.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -142%) Dreams Fled Away	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Dreams Fled Away 80/1, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Master Jake. Fair handicapper at best on Flat, stays 12.5f, winning twice on the AW in early 2023. Below form for current yard and little short-term promise on hurdles debut minus usual headgear. Made just a mildly encouraging hurdle debut when well-held sixth over C&D.
9th	6 9th (6) (100/1 -52%) Sox's Sun	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Sox's Sun 100/1, Well held in a C&D contest in July. Tailed off when 250-1 for debut here in July; can't be recommended.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (13/8 +7%) Disco Davis	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(1) Disco Davis 13/8, Point winner who built on debut promise 12 weeks on when third of 16 in bumper at Ludlow in May. Fortnight turnaround may have been too quick given he was disappointing at Kelso but he's sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut having had a breathing op. Irish point winner; showed promise in all three bumpers; should make a hurdler.

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TRUST HOUSE was heading in the right direction when capping off his three-year-old campaign on the Flat with a breakthrough victory at Ripon. Returning from a 352-day layoff, the four-year-old makes his hurdles/stable bow for the Olly Murphy team and he could take all the beating if taking to this discipline. Light Dragoon sets the standard of those with hurdling experience and a reproduction of his C&D third in July is likely to see him in the mix, along with Definite Dream.

TRUST HOUSE progressed nicely as a 3-y-o on the level for Ralph Beckett and having transferred to another successful stable ahead of this hurdles debut, he could well be the answer. Disco Davis is sure to know his job switching from bumpers and is a threat, with Light Dragoon the pick of those with experience over obstacles.

Flat winner Trust House might be dangerous but DISCO DAVIS is selected to deliver on the promise he showed in bumpers.

16:00 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/4 +44%) Judge Frank	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(9) Judge Frank 9/4, 2/1, improved on recent efforts to win 5-runner handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago, just holding on. Cheekpieces on 1st time and possibilities up 2 lb. Narrow Chepstow winner; up just 2lb with cheekpieces added and Oisin Murphy is booked.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 +44%) Raqraaq	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Raqraaq 9/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Modest strike-rate and hard to recommend on this season's evidence.
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 +18%) City Cyclone	18 18/1(+18%)	(1) City Cyclone 18/1, 16/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 17 days ago. Now 2 lb below mark off which he scored on the AW in January, but that's his sole success from 17 starts and he's 0-9 on turf. An AW winner in January but has struggled back on turf following an absence.
4	2 4th (2) (3/1 +14%) Daisy Roots	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Daisy Roots 3/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 4/5) 14 days ago, all out. 4 lb rise tolerable and she is a major player with Jim Crowley in the hot-seat. Has been running well for a while and won two of her last three; has to go well again.
5th	7 5th (7) (22/1 +0%) Theworldsnotenough	22 22/1(+0%)	(7) Theworldsnotenough 22/1, C&D winner. Well-beaten twelfth of 13 to Absolutely Buzzing in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 15/2) 32 days ago. Now tried in first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap. C&D winner but poor in his last three races and now goes in headgear.
6th	10 6th (10) (14/1 +0%) Ceilidh	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Ceilidh 14/1, 5/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Will need to run a lot better than in his last four races if he's to go in again.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +46%) The Spotlight Kid	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) The Spotlight Kid 13/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft, 6/1) 68 days ago. Enters calculations. Losing run is mounting up but he would have a chance if back on song.
8th	4 8th (4) (17/2 -70%) Maith An Farhh	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(4) Maith An Farhh 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 18/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip for this turf debut and needs to raise his game a touch. Only had five races and latest 2l defeat at Newcastle was just about the best of them.
9th	12 9th (12) (20/1 -25%) Roman Spring	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Roman Spring 20/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Respectable second of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good once more. 0-19; forced a dead-heat for second at Salisbury but was more than 8l off the winner.
10th	6 10th (6) (25/1 -56%) Glencalvie	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Glencalvie 25/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in April. First run since leaving Phil McEntee when last of 5 in handicap (6/1) at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago, slowly away. Others preferred. Dual winner but a quiet start for this yard which reduces her appeal.
11th	11 11th (11) (18/1 -177%) Oriental Spirit	18 18/1(-177%)	(11) Oriental Spirit 18/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 49 days ago. Can make presence felt. Second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time.
12th	13 12th (13) (80/1 -142%) Forglen	80 80/1(-142%)	(13) Forglen 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 66/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and will need to take a big step forward now pitched into a handicap. Right out the back in all three races (1m-1m2f); cheekpieces on for handicap debut.

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Daisy Roots recorded a narrow success over C&D a fortnight ago and is a key player from 4lb higher, but preference is for JUDGE FRANK. The Inns Of Court gelding recorded a narrow victory of his own over 7f at Chepstow off 2lb lower last time and, with cheekpieces applied for the first time and sent over an extra furlong, further improvement could be in the offing. Absolutely Buzzing sprang a 50/1 surprise when winning at Chelmsford last month and, with few miles on the clock, she may prove there was no fluke about that effort.

If able to back up last month's Chelmsford success now returned to turf, ABSOLUTELY BUZZING will have strong prospects of going in again off this 6 lb higher mark. Daisy Roots has won two of her last three starts and is an obvious threat, while Oriental Spirit is also seriously considered. Judge Frank needs a second look, too.

Consistent filly DAISY ROOTS arrives here in better form than most and gets the vote.

16:12 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (12/1 +14%) Count Palatine	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Count Palatine 12/1, 22/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 53 days ago. Hard to warm to on this season's efforts. Ex-Brian Meehan; mainly below form this term; well treated; others stronger.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +14%) Kode Secret	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Kode Secret 12/1, Latest win at Redcar in June. Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Two wins from the front over 7f in May/June; not as good since; interesting after a break.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +0%) Purefoy	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Purefoy 10/1, AW winner in April but little to get excited about since, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good) 21 days ago. This is an ease in class, at least. 7f AW winner in April; disappointing since; on a fair mark but has plenty to prove.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 -21%) Profit Street	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(5) Profit Street 17/2, Latest win at Newcastle in August. 17/2, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Likely to bounce back given overall profile. Best form on the AW, winning at Newcastle last month; not so good back on turf last time.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/1 -50%) Amayretto	9 9/1(-50%)	(10) Amayretto 9/1, Very good second of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago. Same mark here so has to be taken seriously. 1m winner last term; best run since when 2nd over 7f on AW latest; chance off same mark.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 -25%) Woodleigh	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) Woodleigh 15/2, Winner at Ripon in May. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, soft, 22/1) 65 days ago, outpaced and running on. Looks worth a go at 7f on that evidence. Easy 6f winner in May; fair run back up to 7f next time; chance despite high mark.
7th	4 7th (4) (4/1 -14%) Mereside Madness	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Mereside Madness 4/1, Blinkered for first time and shaped well when second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1) 18 days ago, conceding first run having been forced to switch. Has to be taken seriously from 1 lb higher. Both wins over 7f on AW in 2023; two fair runs this term including on turf; interesting.
8th	2 8th (2) (2/1 -6%) Midnight's Dream	2 2/1(-6%)	(2) Midnight's Dream 2/1, Cappella Sansevero colt. Half-brother to smart 5f/5.7f winner White Lavender. Popular in the betting but couldn't lay a glove on smart prospect Night Raider in 7f Southwell novice on debut in December. Third of 8 at Salisbury in May and retains potential in handicaps. Improved when 3rd in 6f maiden latest; return to 7f can suit; contender on handicap debut.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -14%) Fletchers Dream	25 25/1(-14%)	(3) Fletchers Dream 25/1, 28/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 6 days ago. Others more persuasive. Fair fourth over 1m two runs back; not so good last time and has a bit to prove now.
10th	9 10th (9) (150/1 -200%) Hey Crackers	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Hey Crackers 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1 and tongue strap on for first time, last of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f). Off 103 days. First run for yard after leaving Tom Clover. Makes handicap debut from a tough-looking mark. Ex-Tom Clover; modest form so far and watching brief advised on stable/handicap debut.

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MIDNIGHT'S DREAM returns from a break having finished third when last seen at Salisbury in May and Roger Varian's colt makes a fair amount of appeal on his first start in handicap company. Mereside Madness is likely to enter calculations following his recent second at Chelmsford when tried in blinkers for the first time, while Woodleigh appears worth another try at 7f based on his placed effort at Haydock in June.

MIDNIGHT'S DREAM is bred to be better than this grade so a leap forward now handicapping for his leading yard may well be forthcoming. Amayretto is more exposed but she's likely to give it another good go, with Mereside Madness another of interest.

The extra furlong may not be ideal for handicap debutant Midnight's Dream and KODE SECRET could be the one to take advantage.

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 +50%) Fashionelle	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(6) Fashionelle 11/2, Made a positive start in handicaps, making the frame twice at Stratford in July. Posted another creditable effort when sixth of 12 upped to this trip over C&D (good) last time and, like stablemate Faha Belle, she could have a part to play. Placed in two Stratford handicaps in July and wasn't beaten far over C&D last month.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/4 +0%) State Of Honor	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(10) State Of Honor 11/4, Built on reappearance effort when a good second of 13 at Uttoxeter in June. Went one better with a pretty decisive display at Fontwell (21.8f, good) back from a break 8 days ago and, unpenalised for that, she's a big player. Escapes a penalty for recent Fontwell win and needs to be taken very seriously.
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 0%) Dana's Gem	16 16/1(0%)	(12) Dana's Gem 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to make much of an impact in 5 hurdles starts for Jonjo O'Neill. Interesting to see what new yard (also represented here by Faha Belle and Fashionelle) can do with her but she's entitled to need the run following 15 months off. Safely held in two handicaps for Jonjo O'Neill in the spring; now with new stable.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 -33%) Jo's Rainbow	4 4/1(-33%)	(7) Jo's Rainbow 4/1, Fair 10f winner on Flat for Karl Burke and appears to be gradually getting the hang of things over hurdles, putting in good late work to finish fourth of 15 on handicap debut in this sphere at Stratford (16.3f, good). Improvement likely now faced with a stiffer test in a first-time tongue strap. Kept on well for fourth of 15 on handicap debut; up in trip today; still has potential.
5th	9 5th (9) (66/1 -100%) Cornamona	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Cornamona 66/1, Remote third sole outing in bumpers for Nicky Henderson and this former point winner has failed to pull up any trees in a 3 starts over hurdles to date. Needs to raise her game now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Did not show much in her qualifying races but may yet deliver on Irish point promise.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 +10%) Faha Belle	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Faha Belle 9/2, Irish point winner who is 0-10 under Rules but she will surely put that right before long judged on her last 3 efforts, finding just one too good on each occasion, including here (23f, good) on latest appearance in July. Likely to be on the premises once again. Runner-up all three hurdling starts this season and ought to give another good account.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/1 +0%) Quick Of The Night	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Quick Of The Night 10/1, Off the mark when narrowly taking a 12-runner handicap here (2m, good) in July and followed that with a creditable third off this mark at Uttoxeter. Shapes as though worth another try at this trip and she's one of several with a decent each-way chance. Placed off this mark since 2m course win in July; unexposed over 2m4f; respected.
8th	1 8th (1) (14/1 -87%) Bolintlea	14 14/1(-87%)	(1) Bolintlea 14/1, Opened account in a handicap chase at Fakenham on New Year's Day 2023. Placed on 3 of her 4 previous hurdles starts and not without each-way hope on handicap debut in this sphere. Well beaten in a chase last month but was placed here in July and is on a good hurdle mark.
9th	11 9th (11) (10/1 +29%) Night Fever	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Night Fever 10/1, One-time fairly useful performer on the level when trained in Germany but just modest form so far over hurdles. Still, she should at least come on for her recent reappearance sixth at Stratford (first run for 16 months) and wouldn't be without an each-way chance if so. 0-7 over hurdles but returned from long absence with quite encouraging run last month.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 -100%) Principessa	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Principessa 20/1, Modest maiden on the Flat but has taken well to this game, showing promise when fourth of 12 in a Uttoxeter novice on hurdles debut in July before landing a 9-runner mares' maiden here (2m, good) the following month. More needed now upped in trip for this handicap bow. 2m maiden winner here last month; up in trip for handicap debut; can improve again.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -40%) African Lady	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) African Lady 28/1, Showed ability in maiden hurdles for Gavin Cromwell earlier this year but she failed to make an impact on stable/handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over this C&D last month. Weakened into eighth over C&D on last month's stable/handicap debut.

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PRINCIPESSA drew clear of her nearest rival in the closing stages over 2m here on only her second start over timber. This extra distance should be within her compass on that evidence and John Butler's progressive filly may prove well treated on her handicap debut. Faha Belle finished second once again on her latest outing and will likely have a say in proceedings, while Quick Of The Night scored over 2m at the course in July and looks worth another try over this longer trip.

Several of these are appealing from an each-way perspective but JO'S RAINBOW and State of Honor stand out when it comes to potential winner material. The latter escapes a penalty for her recent Fontwell success and is the one to beat on that evidence. However, Jo's Rainbow caught the eye on her handicap debut at Stratford and, with this step up in trip likely to help unlock further improvement, she looks the way to go. Faha Belle and Night Fever can do battle for minor honours.

After keeping on too strongly for a well-backed runner-up last week, STATE OF HONOR can follow up off the same mark.

16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (18/1 -177%) Hurricane Power	18 18/1(-177%)	(7) Hurricane Power 18/1, 20/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he looks vulnerable from a win point of view. 12-race maiden but with ability and latest run his best for a while; tongue-tie added.
2	10 2nd (10) (5/1 +9%) Marchetti	5 5/1(+9%)	(10) Marchetti 5/1, Latest win at Chepstow in May. Good second of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 21 days ago. Major player. Returning to a mile looks favourable and she's in a good run of form right now.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +64%) Celebrating Ethel	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Celebrating Ethel 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good) 13 days ago. Just 1-18 but she has edged down to a workable mark and is not without hope. 1m1f winner in Ireland; some promise for this yard and has never been lower in weights.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 +7%) Bella Veneta	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(2) Bella Veneta 13/2, 5/1, first run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago. 2 lb lower back on turf and couldn't rule out with Oisin Murphy aboard. Engaged 5.30 Bath Sunday. Two fourths for this yard, last time just missing out on the places at Kempton (1m).
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 -69%) Adace	11 11/1(-69%)	(8) Adace 11/1, C&D winner. Good second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago and another bold show is very much on the cards. Enhanced her solid record here when pushing an in-form rival close two weeks ago.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 -38%) Valadero	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Valadero 11/1, Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 10/3) 12 days ago, conceding first run. Place possibilities off the same mark. Blinkers have triggered two seconds and the winner got first run at Lingfield last time.
7th	12 7th (12) (14/1 -40%) Mayz	14 14/1(-40%)	(12) Mayz 14/1, C&D winner. 9/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 24 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once again. Sole win came here on heavy and a deeper surface is ideal for her.
8th	11 8th (11) (4/1 +38%) Ajrad	4 4/1(+38%)	(11) Ajrad 4/1, Won 7-runner handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 5/2) 14 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. 3 lb rise by no means the end of the world and he has to enter calculations. Won at Chepstow two weeks ago despite racing freely so a 3lb rise is manageable.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/2 +8%) Monks Mead	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Monks Mead 11/2, 11/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once more off an unchanged mark. Only real blip in last six starts came in cheekpieces; close third at Bath latest; claims.
10th	13 10th (13) (80/1 -100%) Juan Cool Dude	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Juan Cool Dude 80/1, 80/1, fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago and he will probably find a few too good once again. 0-6; lightly raced but probably flattered to be close up over C&D two weeks ago.
11th	1 11th (1) (25/1 -213%) Outrace	25 25/1(-213%)	(1) Outrace 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 25 days ago. Each-way chance. Good run last time but winning doesn't come easily (2-27).
12th	6 12th (6) (33/1 -106%) Sense Of Reason	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Sense Of Reason 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 200/1) 18 days ago. Wouldn't be the biggest of surprises if he was to raise his game now handicapping but a big step forward is certainly needed. Limited promise in three maidens but he's entitled to show more now handicapping.

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Monks Mead remains on the same mark as his latest third at Bath and is expected to be in the mix once again, with Alicia Perkins' 7lb claim aiding his cause. Ajrad returned to winning ways at Chepstow a fortnight ago having finished a place behind MARCHETTI when third at the same venue the week before. Jimmy Fox's mare enjoys a 2lb swing with that rival which should help her to confirm the form. Adace and Valadero complete the shortlist.

MARCHETTI is taken to deservedly resume winning ways on the back of solid efforts in defeat at Kempton and Chepstow the last twice. She certainly won't have things all her own way, though, with last-time-out winner Ajrad and Adace, who has been knocking firmly on the door in recent months, both accorded plenty of respect. Bella Veneta and Monks Mead and Valadero all have claims, too, while Mayz is a plausible each-way candidate.

Most of these find winning hard but VALADERO is getting there in the blinkers and David Egan could make a difference to him.

16:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/8 +54%) Style Of Life	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(3) Style Of Life 11/8, Arrives in good form, fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Weighted to go well eased 1 lb. Two AW wins for Jamie Osborne last term and fair 2nd at Ripon two runs back; a possible.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +0%) Lokana	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(1) Lokana 9/4, Course winner. Winner here in May. 3/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Needs considering. Bit disappointing since 7f maiden win in May but on a fair mark now and has a chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (50/1 -127%) Treasure Storm	50 50/1(-127%)	(7) Treasure Storm 50/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Raphael Freire when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Maiden winner in 2023; not progressed; well beaten on stable debut; plenty to prove.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +0%) Hostelry	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Hostelry 5/1, C&D winner. 12/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) 12 days ago. Well in the mix. Easy C&D win in April (heavy); some fair placed efforts since but overall a bit to prove.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 -14%) Straya	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Straya 16/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ex-Irish; 0-9; yet to hit form for new yard, but return to 1m on better ground could suit.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 +27%) Ribble Radiant	16 16/1(+27%)	(6) Ribble Radiant 16/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good, 66/1) 10 days ago so needs to get back on track. Beverley maiden winner on debut; mainly disappointing since; needs to raise her game.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -52%) Pending Appeal	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Pending Appeal 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 100/1) 60 days ago. Back down in trip. Ex-Charles Hills; well beaten for present yard and is hard to fancy.
8th	2 8th (2) (15/2 -233%) Fibonacci Sequence	7.5 15/2(-233%)	(2) Fibonacci Sequence 15/2, Twice-raced winner. Won 4-runner novice (10/11) at Chelmsford City (8f) 25 days ago. Much respected on her handicap debut. Won AW fillies' maiden on second start; out of a turf winner; contender on handicap debut.

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Fibonacci Sequence needed every inch of a mile when opening her account in a novice event at Chelmsford last month and she enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark of 68. However, course winner LOKANA makes slightly more appeal off a career-low rating. The daughter of Waldgeist posted a respectable third at Ripon on her latest outing and a 1lb ease in the ratings can only help. Style Of Life also enters the reckoning on her switch to turf.

Plenty with chances but STYLE OF LIFE rates just the pick of these weights so edges the vote at the chief expense of C&D winner Hostelry. Course winner Lokana can also have a say in this open handicap.

Although Fibonacci Sequence is completely unexposed it's hard to gauge what she has achieved and course winner LOKANA is preferred.

16:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 +44%) Token Gesture	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Token Gesture 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 12 in novice at this course (6f) 12 days ago. Work to do on handicap debut. Unfavourably treated on bare form but may show improvement upped to 7f.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 +0%) Penelope Valentine	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Penelope Valentine 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, fourth of 9 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good) 61 days ago. Warrants respect on handicap debut. May continue her steady progress, provided she stays this new trip.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +56%) Mister Knockout	4 4/1(+56%)	(3) Mister Knockout 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden (20/1) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 45 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Gelded since last start. Can make presence felt. Ran well in Bath maiden last time and may take another step forward.
4	8 4th (8) (5/1 +44%) Me Tarzan	5 5/1(+44%)	(8) Me Tarzan 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 11 in novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should progress. Open to improvement now handicapping and upped in trip; in-form stable; interesting.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -83%) Dark Sorceress	33 33/1(-83%)	(6) Dark Sorceress 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, last of 9 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Mixed results over shorter trips on turf; not sure what to expect.
6th	9 6th (9) (18/1 +0%) Poke The Bear	18 18/1(+0%)	(9) Poke The Bear 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 13 in novice at this course (8f) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. Midfield in novice events here the last twice; this seems a more realistic task.
7th	11 7th (11) (11/1 -57%) Clipsham Noble	11 11/1(-57%)	(11) Clipsham Noble 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden who upped his game when third of 13 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f, 6/1) 16 days ago. Claims if building on that. Finished third at Chelmsford (nursery debut) last time and may build on that effort.
8th	7 8th (7) (9/2 -80%) Cassandraalexandra	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(7) Cassandraalexandra 9/2, Career best when winning 8-runner nursery at Brighton (6f, soft, 9/4) 7 days ago, driven out. 6 lb penalty to carry on polytrack debut but has to be taken seriously. Heading in the right direction, most recently winning over 6f at Brighton last week.
9th	1 9th (1) (4/1 -20%) Crocodile River	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Crocodile River 4/1, Found improvement when good fourth of 9 in nursery at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago and may have more to offer yet after only 4 starts. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits consideration. Ran encouragingly at Newbury last time; possibilities if taking well to headgear.
10th	13 10th (13) (150/1 -275%) Innocent Settler	150 150/1(-275%)	(13) Innocent Settler 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in nursery (50/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Work to do. Change of headgear needs to make a difference.
11th	10 11th (10) (150/1 -582%) Kate Be Quick	150 150/1(-582%)	(10) Kate Be Quick 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Cassandraalexandra in nursery (80/1) at Brighton (6f, soft) 7 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others have achieved more. Held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last Monday.
12th	4 12th (4) (25/1 -108%) Deal Maker	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Deal Maker 25/1, Eighth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 11/1) 13 days ago, faltering. Claims on best form. Exposed sort who is 0-8 since debut win.

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Many of these have the potential to progress now pitched into nurseries for the first time, including PENELOPE VALENTINE, who has shown promise in maiden/novice events. An opening mark of 58 looks fair and with a step up to 7f likely so suit, she might provide some value. Cassandraalexandra had been knocking on the door prior to her recent Bath success and she must be respected under a penalty, while others to note include Crocodile River and Poke The Bear.

Preference is for CROCODILE RIVER, who is still low mileage and posted a good fourth on nursery debut at Newbury last month. Cassandraalexandra and Clipsham Noble head the list of dangers.

The particularly interesting handicap debutant ME TARZAN gets the vote, ahead of Crocodile River.

16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/1 +21%) Lihyan	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Lihyan 11/1, Off the mark for this yard at Musselburgh last December and hasn't disgraced himself in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Perth the last twice. Place possibilities. In-form 6yo; can be dangerous if this race is set up to suit his usual patient tactics.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 -80%) Planet Legend	9 9/1(-80%)	(6) Planet Legend 9/1, Dual hurdles winner during 2022/23 campaign and twice placed in handicaps during the spring, latterly finishing third of 7 at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft). This slight drop back in trip and forecast quicker ground are positive factors and he's one to consider. Twice made the frame when upped to staying trips in the spring; returns from a break.
3	14 3rd (14) (4/1 +33%) School Days Over	4 4/1(+33%)	(14) School Days Over 4/1, Opened chase account off a 4 lb higher mark than this at Hereford (21f, good) last November. Placed all 3 starts since returned to hurdles, including over C&D last time, and he's a strong candidate. Sound effort when placed over C&D last month; 1lb lower now; one to consider.
4	12 4th (12) (11/2 +8%) My Gift To You	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(12) My Gift To You 11/2, Immediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring for fifth time overall when taking a Catterick handicap chase in March and has backed that up with solid placed efforts on 5 of his next 6 starts (all over fences). Will need a career-best if he's to defy this mark back hurdling, though. Back hurdling after making the frame in five of last six chases; probably in the mix again.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/1 -29%) Charles St	9 9/1(-29%)	(10) Charles St 9/1, Unreliable type overall but just 2 lb above the mark off which he hit the target at Market Rasen last November. Creditable placed efforts last 3 starts in this sphere and it will be no surprise at all to see him involved in the finish. Yard also represented by School Days Over. Comes here after a good effort but is a tricky horse to win with; others preferred.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -220%) Isthebaropen	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Isthebaropen 80/1, Dual winner in summer 2022 but she didn't show much at Bangor when returning from a year off 10 days ago. Five-time hurdle winner; returned from layoff with poor run this month; others look safer.
7th	13 7th (13) (22/1 +12%) Art Approval	22 22/1(+12%)	(13) Art Approval 22/1, Losing run stretches back nearly 3 years and while he was placed twice for Ralph Smith this summer, his recent C&D debut for this yard wasn't particularly encouraging. Placed twice this summer (once over C&D) but recent stable debut was underwhelming.
8th	11 8th (11) (5/1 +50%) Earth King	5 5/1(+50%)	(11) Earth King 5/1, Went the wrong way over fences last season but his mark tumbled as a result and he capitalised returned to timber (also fitted with cheekpieces) when winning 5-runner handicap at Fontwell in May. Creditable fifth of 13 at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) last time and he's an each-way player. Boosted by cheekpieces in May/June, most notably when clearcut winner at Fontwell.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -257%) Taste The Fear	25 25/1(-257%)	(3) Taste The Fear 25/1, Winner of back-to-back handicap chases at Southwell (both over 24.3f) during the spring. Fell 5 out when bidding for the hat-trick over the same C&D on latest start in June and could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward now returned to this sphere. Yard also saddles Planet Legend. Dual chase winner in the spring; back from break today; first hurdle run since summer 2022.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (17/2 -70%) Sea The Clouds	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(2) Sea The Clouds 17/2, Landed back-to-back handicap hurdles here and at Warwick last summer, and regained the winning thread with cheekpieces applied (retained) at Cartmel (2¾m, good to firm). 3 lb rise fair enough and this 7-y-o should give another good account. Held on gamely to collect a good prize at Cartmel in July; even more needed here, though.
10th	8 10th (8) (10/1 +17%) Juan Bermudez	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Juan Bermudez 10/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Andrew Balding and landed a brace of 18.7f novice events at Stratford in June. However, has come up short switched to handicaps the last twice (reportedly suffered with a breathing problem when pulled up in the Cartmel race won by Sea The Clouds). Pulled up with breathing problem last time; contender if back on song.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 +36%) Breaking Waves	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Breaking Waves 16/1, Untrustworthy individual who has followed his Uttoxeter victory in June with a couple of lesser efforts. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Surprise winner in June but two lesser efforts have followed; hard to predict.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (20/1 -25%) Fix At All	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Fix At All 20/1, Landed brace of hunters for Michael Scudamore in 2023 and built on a promising return to action when bagging a 9-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good) in May. However, no show next 2 starts and hard to know what to expect of him now returned to this sphere (well held latest hurdles start). Much better known as a chaser; tricky to weigh up on only second British hurdle start.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -83%) Mr Tambourine Man	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Mr Tambourine Man 22/1, Endured woeful 2023/24 campaign and though back on track with a quickfire double over C&D and at Uttoxeter in June, he was safely held when bidding for the hat-trick at Newton Abbot later that month. Poor on the Flat recently, too, and he's opposable. Dual hurdle winner in the spring but looked very unenthusiastic on the Flat last month.

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Cheekpieces were added to SEA THE CLOUDS' usual tongue-tie at Cartmel and he duly resumed winning ways. He's been raised 3lb, but drops in class for this and there could be more to come in the new headgear. Taste The Fear was still going well when falling five fences from home at Southwell and has a chance racing off the same mark reverting to the smaller obstacles, while Charles St and Planet Legend are others worthy of a second glance.

SCHOOL DAYS OVER shaped as though he's ready to strike when third over this C&D last time and, in the hope that he gets a strong pace to aim at, the 7-y-o could be the answer. Planet Legend will be a live danger if fully tuned-up following a break of almost four months, while Lihyan is third choice ahead of the selection's stablemate Charles St and Earth King.

Preference is for EARTH KING who has responded positively to the addition of cheekpieces this season and is still on a good mark.

17:00 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/2 -57%) Cabeza De Llave	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(7) Cabeza De Llave 11/2, C&D winner. 12/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb but likely to be on the premises all the same. C&D success one of four wins; back to form with a neck defeat here two weeks ago.
2	6 2nd (6) (15/2 -25%) Bama Lama	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) Bama Lama 15/2, Course winner. Latest win at Ffos Las in July. 8/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper and should be on the premises. Two course wins and has been holding her form well all year; likes to be handy.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 +20%) Papa Don't Preach	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Papa Don't Preach 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 6/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Continues to edge down the weights and he's dangerous to discount. He's not as good as he was and has always found winning difficult (2-30).
4	9 4th (9) (66/1 -32%) Haveagobeau	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Haveagobeau 66/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago and now tried in a visor. Readily passed over. Limited maiden from 5f to 1m and with a mark of 41 he's 5lb out of the weights.
5th	4 5th (4) (3/1 +0%) Notre Maison	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) Notre Maison 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good, 11/2) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Followed her C&D win with a near miss at Chepstow off this 7lb higher mark; solid.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/2 +29%) Kento	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) Kento 5/2, Good second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 9/4) 25 days ago. Strong contender off the same mark with Oisin Murphy doing the steering. 0-9 but better for blinkers the last twice and unlikely to be far away.
7th	8 7th (8) (17/2 +23%) Milliethemollie	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(8) Milliethemollie 17/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Chepstow (6.1f, good) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive on balance. Irish winner; 0-12 for current yard but has been thereabouts on occasions.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -627%) Apple A Dey	40 40/1(-627%)	(5) Apple A Dey 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when very good third of 6 in maiden (18/1) at Kempton (5f). Off 6 months ahead of this handicap debut but will be a danger to all if ready to roll. Modest form thus far but handicapped accordingly and she's lightly raced.
9th	3 9th (3) (33/1 -65%) Umming N' Ahing	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Umming N' Ahing 33/1, 18/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form but opposable based on recent exploits. Won three on the spin in early 2023 but not a lot to shout about since.

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APPLE A DEY produced her best effort to date when third at Kempton in February on her UK/stable debut for Mark Hoad and the daughter of Dandy Man remains unexposed as she makes her handicap bow. Bama Lama has been a model of consistency in recent months and is capable of another decent showing, while Notre Maison and Kento head the remainder.

The vote goes to CABEZA DE LLAVE, who did well to finish as close as he did when beaten a neck over this C&D a fortnight ago. Notre Maison was successful here on her penultimate start and, having put in another good shift when third at Chepstow next time, she is feared most. Apple A Dey was a close third in a Kempton maiden on debut for this yard and is also shortlisted, along with Kento.

There looks to be a lot of pace on here and one who might swoop late is CABEZA DE LLAVE, a C&D winner who ran well here last time.

17:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 +8%) Sparkling Red	6 6/1(+8%)	(8) Sparkling Red 6/1, Sixteen runs since last win at this course in 2023. Upped in trip, took a step back in right directon when fourth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good, 25/1) 10 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark. Did well on first go at 7f when 4th last time; best with some give; one with a chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 +75%) Capital Guarantee	2.75 11/4(+75%)	(5) Capital Guarantee 11/4, C&D winner last summer. However, he hasn't matched that level this season, in first-time visor when ninth of 11 in handicap back at this C&D (good to firm, 16/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied as he drops in grade. Completed hat-trick over 7f in 2023; not in same form this time; cheekpieces replace visor.
3	11 3rd (11) (25/1 -25%) San Isidro	25 25/1(-25%)	(11) San Isidro 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Has gone the wrong way since his first start of the year, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 23 days ago. Eyeshields now added. Two fair AW runs after wind op last winter; not as good since; eyeshield added.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -100%) Mister Sox	5 5/1(-100%)	(2) Mister Sox 5/1, Doubled his tally at Catterick in May and ran at least as well when second of 9 in handicap at the same course (7f, good to soft, 10/3) the following month. Off since but he's not taken lightly back down in grade. In good form earlier in the season; back from a break; best with some give; chance.
5th	4 5th (4) (17/2 -31%) Emily Post	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Emily Post 17/2, Shaped as if still in decent heart when sixth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 13/2) 29 days ago, racing wide before fading final 1f. Back down to her last winning mark but she needs everything to drop right. Pontefract winner last term (6f); not in such good form this term but on last winning mark.
6th	13 6th (13) (11/1 -38%) Asmund	11 11/1(-38%)	(13) Asmund 11/1, Ended long losing run in minor event at Leicester in July. Not in the same form last 2 starts, third of 4 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good, 2/1) 22 days ago, but he's capable of getting involved if on a going day. 6f winner in July; not run as well since; conditions suit and not without a chance.
7th	1 7th (1) (40/1 -233%) Naval Academy	40 40/1(-233%)	(1) Naval Academy 40/1, Recorded a first handicap success at Haydock in July. Has been below form both starts since, though, last of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 18/1) 29 days ago. Running well in the summer, winning over 7f at Haydock; not so good since; others stronger.
8th	7 8th (7) (8/1 +43%) Phoenix Fire	8 8/1(+43%)	(7) Phoenix Fire 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Has struggled for form during the summer, eighth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 16/1) 26 days ago. Others preferred. Hasn't won since 2022; good second with headgear in April but mainly disappointing since.
9th	3 9th (3) (28/1 -133%) Blackjack	28 28/1(-133%)	(3) Blackjack 28/1, Course winner. Gained a second win of the year at Southwell in August but slowly away both subsequent outings, eighth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive back on turf. C&D win in 2022 but other wins have been on AW; not in best of form.
10th	12 10th (12) (16/1 -129%) Reputation	16 16/1(-129%)	(12) Reputation 16/1, C&D winner. Has made the frame back on turf last 2 starts, faring best of those from held up when third of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago. Could be ready to return to winning ways. Veteran; AW winner last December; creditable runs on last 2 starts; each-way chance.
11th	9 11th (9) (12/1 -20%) Beltane	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Beltane 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 but fared better than on his previous couple of starts when second of 6 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Some fair runs for present yard this term, notably when 2nd in July (7f); each-way chance.
12th	10 12th (10) (18/1 -50%) Manigordo	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Manigordo 18/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Again ran respectably when fifth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Catterick (7f, firm) 28 days ago. Has eased further in the weights but more needed to take advantage. Winner over 7.5f for Tim Easterby in 2023; far run last time; on a good mark; a possible.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Mister Sox has proved a model of consistency since a below-par reappearance when finishing ninth at Thirsk in early April and Tim Easterby's inmate is sure to prove popular. Although it is hard to see the four-year-old being out of the frame, he's likely to be priced accordingly and it may be worth taking a punt on EMILY POST. The Charming Thought mare has dropped back to her last winning mark and this return to 7f could prove crucial. Reputation and Sparkling Red are also noted.

The finale can go the way of REPUTATION, who shaped well when doing easily best of those from off the pace at Chelmsford on his latest outing. He is taken to record a second C&D success from his reduced mark, with Mister Sox respected having been in good form when last seen 3 months ago.

In a tricky race SPARKLING RED, who shaped well when upped to 7f last time, is taken to beat Mister Sox.

17:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (25/1 +0%) Royale Goodnight	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Royale Goodnight 25/1, €61,000 Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Rabinal. Dam, German 7f winner, half-sister to French listed race winner Rolando. Wears tongue strap on debut. 61,000euros yearling; by Golden Horn; wears tongue-tie on debut; market helpful.
2	12 2nd (12) (20/1 +0%) Wilhelmina	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) Wilhelmina 20/1, 80,000 gns New Bay half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Poptronic and 6f winner Beautron. Dam winner up to 7.6f (2-y-o 6f winner). 80,000gns yearling; New Bay half-sister to a Group 1 winner; check the betting.
3	11 3rd (11) (2/1 -14%) Wild Angel	2 2/1(-14%)	(11) Wild Angel 2/1, Too Darn Hot filly. Closely related to high-class winner up to 8.3f Space Blues and half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 9.5f Shuruq. Makes obvious paper appeal. Attractively bred filly whose trainer has an excellent strike-rate at Kempton this year.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 -186%) Sweet Couture	20 20/1(-186%)	(10) Sweet Couture 20/1, Cost 50,000 gns earlier ths year. Dandy Man half-sister to winner up to 1¼m Encosta and 1m winner Pearl Sands. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m/9f winner Pusjkin. Respected debutante. 50,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Dandy Man; in good hands; heed the market signals.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/2 +31%) Motabaah	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Motabaah 9/2, Promising type. 14/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. Easy to back and seemed to need the outing at Newbury; open to improvement.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 0%) Kathleen's Glory	5 5/1(0%)	(5) Kathleen's Glory 5/1, 3/1 and hooded, fifth of 8 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 24 days ago. No hood this time. Open to progress for leading stable. Should improve with Newmarket effort under her belt; that form has been boosted.
7th	3 7th (3) (25/1 -25%) Bear Facts	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Bear Facts 25/1, 32,000 gns Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 5f-6f winner Batraan and useful 11f winner Tomiko. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Saltonstall. 32,000gns yearling; by Kodi Bear; yard is only 1-33 with 2yos this season.
8th	4 8th (4) (11/2 -10%) Chadleeny	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) Chadleeny 11/2, €110,000 2-y-o by Kingman. Dam twice-raced sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 14.5f) Pretty Perfect. Interesting newcomer under Tom Marquand. 110,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Kingman and from a smart family; interesting.
9th	9 9th (9) (40/1 -100%) Sangara	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Sangara 40/1, 30,000 gns Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam 9.5f-1½m winner. Wears hood on debut. Worth a second look in the betting. 30,000gns yearling; wears hood on debut; others are more appealing.
10th	1 10th (1) (14/1 -133%) Adorla Of Achill	14 14/1(-133%)	(1) Adorla Of Achill 14/1, Promising type. 12/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7f) on debut 27 days ago. Should improve. Just over 2l fifth at Wolverhampton, showing clear promise; enters calculations.
11th	2 11th (2) (125/1 -213%) Baileys Value	125 125/1(-213%)	(2) Baileys Value 125/1, Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to UAE 2-y-o 6f winner El Nasseeb. Dam, 1¼m winner, closely related to smart winner up to 11f Black Arrow. Best watched on debut unless the market strongly hints otherwise. Bated Breath filly; stable had a winning 2yo newcomer (SP 16-1) here last month.
12th	6 12th (6) (150/1 -127%) Madame Jeanette	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Madame Jeanette 150/1, 33/1, last of 7 in novice at Goodwood (8f, soft, 33/1) on debut 23 days ago. Trailed home last of seven in 1m event at Goodwood for an inauspicious debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Kathleen's Glory was a beaten favourite on her debut last month but she's in good hands and is likely to progress. The market can guide regarding the newcomers, but WILD ANGEL gets the vote. The Too Darn Hot filly, a close relation of the classy Space Blues, looks the part on paper and it would come as no surprise were she to make an immediate impact. Chadleeny will want further in time but she is an interesting contender nevertheless, while Motabaah isn't out of this either.

Godolphin newcomer WILD ANGEL is bred to be smart and gets the vote, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Kathleen's Glory can step forward from her debut and may prove best of those with previous experience. Chadleeny and Sweet Couture are other interesting debutantes.

A few of the once-raced fillies are open to improvement. WILD ANGEL and Chadleeny look the most noteworthy newcomers.

17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (13/2 +54%) Stacey Racey	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(14) Stacey Racey 13/2, Winner at Southwell (6f) in March. 28/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 12 days ago. Latest effort (6f) suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 -191%) Airshow	16 16/1(-191%)	(6) Airshow 16/1, Course winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap at Salisbury (1m, good to firm, 7/2) 17 days ago, albeit with the run of the race from the front. Unlikely he'll be able to dominate to the same extent here, particularly from a wide draw. Made all at Salisbury last time; back up 5lb and returns to a deeper field.
3	13 3rd (13) (16/1 -60%) Forever A Diamond	16 16/1(-60%)	(13) Forever A Diamond 16/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 5/1, third of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good) 39 days ago. Blinkers on first time. Possibilities back at her likely optimum trip; gained sole win over 7f (off 3lb higher).
4	7 4th (7) (3/1 +40%) Al Ameen	3 3/1(+40%)	(7) Al Ameen 3/1, Course winner. Visored first time, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (6f) 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Has a good chance on his 6f performances at this venue; in-form stable.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -75%) Red Maids	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Red Maids 28/1, Unreliable individual. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newbury (7f, soft) 11 days ago, starting very slowly again. Blinkered first time. Often slowly away but holds a good chance off current mark if the blinkers help.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 +36%) Clipsham La Habana	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Clipsham La Habana 9/2, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newbury (7f, soft) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt. Placed over 7f on turf the last twice; interesting back on AW (both wins in this sphere).
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 -243%) Monsieur Patat	12 12/1(-243%)	(11) Monsieur Patat 12/1, Third win of the year when seeing off 12 rivals at Wolverhampton (6f) 31 days ago. A further 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. Good strike-rate in Class 6 for current yard; won a Class 5 event early in career.
8th	3 8th (3) (5/1 +0%) Soar Above	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Soar Above 5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. One to consider. On a long losing run but suited by Kempton and ran encouragingly here ten days ago.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 +38%) Alazwar	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Alazwar 10/1, Last of 13 in handicap at Ascot (1m, good to soft, 20/1) 10 days ago. On a good mark but hard to be sure what sort of form he arrives in. Far from solid on 2024 form; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -344%) Dream Seeker	40 40/1(-344%)	(12) Dream Seeker 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden (18/1) at Nottingham (1m, good) 34 days ago. Makes handicap debut against largely much more exposed opposition. Interesting runner, particularly if backed. May do better now handicapping, provided she learns to settle.
11th	10 11th (10) (20/1 +20%) Port Erin	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Port Erin 20/1, Course winner for the Crisford stable. No impact in 3 AW starts for Linda Stubbs at the end of 2023 but worth a market check starting out for Tony Carroll. The betting may prove best guide to expectations on stable/seasonal debut.
12th	8 12th (8) (10/1 +64%) Istanblue	10 10/1(+64%)	(8) Istanblue 10/1, 25/1, last of 14 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 51 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Form dipped sharply at York on handicap debut last time; cheekpieces added.
13th	1 13th (1) (66/1 -200%) Cresta Cat	66 66/1(-200%)	(1) Cresta Cat 66/1, Runner-up over 1½m here off this mark in January on final start for Kevin Philippart de Foy. Down the field in 2 starts for Andy Irvine in the spring. Drops significantly in trip on this first outing for a new stable but still needs keeping an eye on in the betting. Returns from a layoff and drops sharply in trip on debut for another new yard.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Airshow returned to form with a commanding success at Salisbury last month and, though respected from 5lb higher, a wide draw could scupper his chances today. With that in mind, preference is for MONSIEUR PATAT, who arrives having recorded three wins from his last five starts. He was raised 4lb for the most recent of those victories but remains well treated on past exploits, and this is not the deepest of contests. Soar Above is another to consider.

AL AMEEN has a reasonable Kempton record and might prove the answer to this tricky handicap. Monsieur Patat is in the winning habit this year and heads the dangers along with Clipsham La Habana and Soar Above. Clive Cox handicap newcomer Dream Seeker needs keeping a close eye on in the betting.

Back on AW, CLIPSHAM LA HABANA (nap) could well record a first win since joining Alice Haynes. Forever A Diamond is second choice.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (13/2 -63%) Zip It Up	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(11) Zip It Up 13/2, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Angel of Peace. Dam, 1m/9f winner, half-sister to winner up to 13f Surefire and winner up to 1¾m (stayed 16.5f) Platitude, both smart. Wears tongue strap. Makes debut in ordinary event. Nice pedigree but looks an unlikely sprinter on breeding; tongue tied for debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/11 +0%) Mahato	0.909091 10/11(+0%)	(1) Mahato 10/11, Won 15-runner novice (7/1) at Windsor (6f, good to soft) on debut last autumn. Disappointed under a penalty at Newcastle following month and off since. Worth another chance. Ran green but powerful finish to win 6f debut on soft; returned with wound in November.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +18%) Dancing Sapphire	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Dancing Sapphire 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. 13/2, fifth of 9 in novice at this course (7f) 33 days ago, slowly away. From marvellous sprinting family; signs of ability and inexperience in two runs at 6f/7f.
4	4 4th (4) (200/1 -203%) Treasure Bay	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Treasure Bay 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 7 in novice at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Well back in two Salisbury runs; unlikely improver for 6f; better chance when handicapping.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 +0%) Twilight Truth	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Twilight Truth 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 79 days ago. Weak finisher over 6f so far but had wind op since last seen which could improve matters.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -21%) Family Matters	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Family Matters 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in maiden (16/1) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 86 days ago. Glimmer of promise in 6f maidens in May and June; needs this for a mark.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -33%) Believe It	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Believe It 12/1, Dark Angel filly. Sister to 6f winner Abbey Heights. Seventh of 10 in novice (17/2) at this course (7f) on debut 19 days ago. Never seriously involved on C&D debut but has ability and could come on plenty for the run.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 -203%) Rising From Embers	200 200/1(-203%)	(9) Rising From Embers 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Low-key start to career; likely to fare better when handicapping over longer trips.
9th	8 9th (8) (10/1 +50%) Gigastar	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Gigastar 10/1, Held back by inexperience when well held in novice event at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 80 days ago. Out of talented AW sprinter; 16-1 and nothing doing on 7f Tapeta debut in June.
10th	3 10th (3) (20/1 -100%) Kalik	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Kalik 20/1, Second on heavy-ground Newbury debut in April 2023 but well held at Salisbury the following month and off since. Gelded and first run for yard after leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis. Hood on first time. The betting should guide to expectations. Promising at two over 5f but off since May 2023 and sold for 2,000gns in July; new yard.
11th	2 11th (2) (200/1 -300%) Titus Thor	200 200/1(-300%)	(2) Titus Thor 200/1, Hellvelyn gelding. Half-brother to 5f-6f winner Titus Secret and 5.7f winner Amberine. Dam 5f-7f winner. Wears hood. Hooded son of multiple winning sprinter; very likely to need this first run.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

MAHATO impressed when scoring in the style of a useful prospect on his debut over 6f at Windsor last October and, with excuses for his low-key effort when fourth over 7f at Newcastle the following month, he gets the vote to land the spoils on his return to action. There is lots to like about Zip It Up on paper and she may emerge as the main danger to the selection, although the application of a tongue-tie on her debut may be an ominous sign of what is to come. Blue Point filly Dancing Sapphire is respected most out of the remainder.

MAHATO has been off since he disappointed at Newcastle in November but he had looked a good prospect when making a winning debut at Windsor so is worth another chance in a weak event. Zip It Up has a nice pedigree and is from a good stable, so may well emerge as the biggest threat on debut.

Most of these are making their way to handicaps and MAHOTO looks to have been found the ideal opportunity on his return to action.

18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (12/1 -9%) Appeal To Glory	12 12/1(-9%)	(12) Appeal To Glory 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Thirsk (1m, good) 44 days ago, not knocked about. Potential improver in handicaps. Handicap debutant who looks interesting on best effort (third behind useful rivals).
2	11 2nd (11) (10/1 -18%) Willy Campbell	10 10/1(-18%)	(11) Willy Campbell 10/1, 8/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Close third over C&D last term but his 2024 form is over 1m2f, neck second last time.
3	9 3rd (9) (17/2 -6%) Shelbourne	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(9) Shelbourne 17/2, Winner at Catterick in April. 4/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 18 days ago. Ran respectably over 7f on AW the last twice, while shaping as if 1m will suit.
4	13 4th (13) (4/1 +0%) Midnight Drive	4 4/1(+0%)	(13) Midnight Drive 4/1, Two C&D wins in the spring. Back from a break to finish a promising third of 10 at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Has to be taken seriously. Record of 113 since handicapping, the wins over C&D in the spring; respected back here.
5th	3 5th (3) (66/1 -200%) Onslow Gardens	66 66/1(-200%)	(3) Onslow Gardens 66/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o. Last of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) on reappearance in May. Off again since. Up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Has largely regressed since showing early promise; AW debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 -50%) War Chant	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) War Chant 12/1, Won at Nottingham (1m) in June. Good third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 4/1) 79 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Billy Loughnane a good booking but the draw could have been kinder. Record of 5-15 on turf and form figures this season read 313; makes AW debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/2 -29%) Beyond Words	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Beyond Words 9/2, Promising individual. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (14/1) at Southwell (1mf) 17 days ago, readily. Raised 8 lb but there's likely more to come. Scored comfortably at Southwell (handicap debut) last time; the type to improve further.
8th	10 8th (10) (7/2 +42%) Zipster	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(10) Zipster 7/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/2) at Southwell (1m) 21 days ago. Only 3 lb higher but the outside stall has the potential to make life awkward. Nosed ahead in final strides at Southwell three weeks ago, taking 1m record to 2-4.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 +0%) Tribal Rhythm	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Tribal Rhythm 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving James Horton when fourth of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Salisbury (1¼m, good to firm) on reappearance 32 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. May be capable of progress with Salisbury reappearance under his belt.
10th	1 10th (1) (22/1 -83%) Intercessor	22 22/1(-83%)	(1) Intercessor 22/1, Latest win at Brighton in April. Below par when sixth of 8 in handicap t Windsor (1m, soft) 23 days ago. Form figures of 24132 in Class 5 for current stable; solid chance back in this grade.
11th	2 11th (2) (20/1 0%) Ernie's Valentine	20 20/1(0%)	(2) Ernie's Valentine 20/1, C&D winner in April. 9/1, eleventh of 12 over C&D 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won off 2lb higher over C&D in April; not particularly solid on subsequent form.
12th	5 12th (5) (33/1 -65%) Dynamic Talent	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Dynamic Talent 33/1, Course winner in March. 12¼ lengths eighth of 10 to Ernie's Valentine over C&D when last seen in April, very slowly away. Others are preferred. Lacks recent match practice and has done his winning over 7f; opposed.
13th	8 13th (8) (33/1 -32%) Parker's Piece	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Parker's Piece 33/1, Fair maiden for Michael Bell at 2. Absent for 12 months ahead of this return for a new yard. Can only watch. Placed in three off his six 2yo starts for Michael Bell; absent for 12 months.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

James Tate has his string in fine fettle at present and his BEYOND WORDS looks the one to beat here. The daughter of Frankel dispatched of a subsequent winner when fairly bolting up on her handicap debut over a mile at Southwell last month and an 8lb rise may not be enough to prevent her following up. War Chant showed a likeable attitude when scoring gamely on his penultimate start over an extended mile at Nottingham and, after a not getting a clear run when third at Doncaster most recently, he can give the selection most to think about. Last-time-out winner Zipster is also noteworthy.

MIDNIGHT DRIVE shaped well back from a break at Salisbury recently and can resume winning ways back at the scene of her two victories in the spring. There should be more to come from Southwell handicap debut winner Beyond Words so she's an obvious danger. Ed Walker handicap newcomer Appeal To Glory is also of interest with Tom Marquand booked.

She faces some interesting 3yos this time but the 4yo filly BEYOND WORDS is still very appealing. Midnight Drive is second choice.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/7 +100%) Shader	0.571429 4/7(+100%)	(3) Shader 4/7, Built on encouraging debut when landing 14-runner novice (13/8) at Southwell (12.1f) 13 days ago, impressively. Should be more to come yet. Bounded clear impressively at Southwell two weeks ago, fully earning a 7lb penalty.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +0%) Al Ameed	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Al Ameed 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who posted much-improved form when second of 6 in handicap (7/2) at this course (11f) 12 days ago. Likely contender. Consistent thus far; clear second in handicap here most recently; holds solid claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -63%) Cadogan Place	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Cadogan Place 13/2, Promising type. Underperformed in Chester Vase when last seen in May but had made a winning start at Southwell (11.1f) previously and remains with potential. Had wind operation. Won narrowly at Southwell then well held in the Chester Vase; had wind surgery since.
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -186%) Comet Chaser	80 80/1(-186%)	(5) Comet Chaser 80/1, New Bay gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Margaret Beaufort. Dam maiden, closely related to smart winner up to 1¼m Beautiful Morning. Market check advised on debut. Half-brother to a 1m4f AW handicap winner for his yard; may need debut run.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 -83%) Fireblade	11 11/1(-83%)	(6) Fireblade 11/1, Frankel gelding. Brother to dual Champion Stakes winner Cracksman and useful winner up to 1¼m Frantastic, and half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Fantastic Moon. Interesting newcomer. Brother to his connections' four-time Group 1 winner Cracksman; interesting newcomer.
6th	2 6th (2) (150/1 -436%) Marble Sands	150 150/1(-436%)	(2) Marble Sands 150/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. Smart winner at 20f in chases. Sixth of 13 in handicap chase (9/1) at Ayr (24.1f, good to soft) 149 days ago. Off 149 days. Fair on the Flat but up against it here. Useful over jumps; needs to improve on sole Flat effort (midfield).
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -213%) Al Haal	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Al Haal 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in novice at this C&D (13/2) 62 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Finished fourth over C&D last time; needs to take another step forward on form.

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The form of Cadogan Place's debut victory reads very well in the context of this race and he wasn't disgraced in the Chester Vase most recently, so he must enter calculations. That said, preference is for SHADER. The son of Shamardal left a low-key debut effort behind when bolting up over 1m4f at Southwell recently and, with the promise of more to come, he looks the one to side with. Of the newcomers, Fireblade appeals the most and the betting market may provide more clues.

SHADER pulled clear of the remainder when opening his account at Southwell earlier this month and it's likely we haven't seen the best of him yet. He can follow up. Al Ameed and Cadogan Place look the likeliest dangers.

The manner of his Southwell win suggests that SHADER is capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Al Ameed is second choice.

19:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/4 +0%) Warmonger	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(6) Warmonger 5/4, Completed hat-trick when scoring over C&D last month and improved again when very good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 18 days ago. Shortlisted. Progressive in 2m handicaps; stout effort in defeat latest; looks sure to go well.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +46%) Red Flyer	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Red Flyer 13/2, C&D winner. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (100/1) at York (16.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Weights chance on 2m form in early 2024; return to Polytrack should suit after 2 turf runs.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +18%) Teorie	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) Teorie 9/2, Won 10f maiden in Ireland for Jim Bolger and landed 2 hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season. Since joined new yard and warrants respect on return to level. Flat winner at 1m2f in Ireland, then two hurdles for F O'Brien; AW debut for new yard.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +33%) Howth	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Howth 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good to soft, 22/1) 22 days ago. Claims on best form. Back on latest winning mark, at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in March; revival possible.
5th	2 5th (2) (80/1 -220%) Lunar Power	80 80/1(-220%)	(2) Lunar Power 80/1, Fell in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good, 12/1) 28 days ago. Poor on last Flat run. Others more appealing. Losing battle with handicapper over hurdles in Britain; others higher up the list.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -100%) Jaramillo	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Jaramillo 28/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good to firm, 12/1) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Winner of his only AW handicap, in 2021; fair return to Flat in July; not so good since.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/2 -83%) Clockwatcher	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(8) Clockwatcher 11/2, Off the mark when taking 8-runner handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (16.2f) 13 days ago, staying on well. 3 lb rise fair and must enter calculations. Good 1m4f run here in February; mixed since but stayed 2m well on Tapeta debut latest.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/1 -29%) Robusto	11 11/1(-29%)	(3) Robusto 11/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 25/1) 18 days ago. Booking of Callan a plus. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Generally good record in AW handicaps; 2lb higher than C&D win in July; below best latest.

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Warmonger found only a fellow progressive rival too strong at Southwell last time out and another prominent showing looks likely. However, a further 3lb rise in the ratings will make regaining the winning thread tougher for the son of Camelot and recent extended 2m Newcastle winner CLOCKWATCHER shades the vote. Charlie Johnston's colt looks to have more to offer over staying distances and a 3lb nudge up in the ratings is far from insurmountable. Stable debutant Teorie is also noted.

WARMONGER continues to thrive and pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up at Southwell last month. He can resume winning ways. Clockwatcher and Teorie rate the principal dangers.

The two most interesting runners are WARMONGER and Clockwatcher with preference for the former who lost nothing in defeat last time.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (12/1 +52%) Sir Patchy	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) Sir Patchy 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 25 days ago. Significantly back up in trip with more needed. Still early days but improvement needed on low-key Lingfield AW runs at 1m4f and 1m.
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +10%) Pablo Prince	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Pablo Prince 9/1, It's now 14 runs since last win in 2023 and only seventh of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 28/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. All three wins on AW; hinted at revival on turf at Windsor recently; not ruled out.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +9%) Darkzideofthemoon	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Darkzideofthemoon 5/2, 11/1, good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 96 days ago, despite conceding first run. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and merits serious consideration with few miles still on the clock. Maiden; improved handicap form when 2nd to next-time winner over C&D in June; off since.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -10%) Nasim	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Nasim 11/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Enters calculations. Three AW wins at 1m; outstayed over C&D last summer in sole attempt beyond 1m2f.
4	8 4th (8) (11/4 +0%) Budding	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(8) Budding 11/4, Had wind op before coming in a good second of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and in the mix again. Good effort when runner-up over similar trip on turf in May; excuses since; considered.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 +38%) Voyeur	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(5) Voyeur 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 28/1) 13 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has shown promise on both AW surfaces but little evidence that he's well treated.
6th	9 6th (9) (25/1 -108%) Maruna	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Maruna 25/1, 66/1, solid fifth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Can give a good account. Winner of 1m AW novice; yet to make a serious mark in handicaps; return to AW might help.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 +18%) Beaming Light	18 18/1(+18%)	(6) Beaming Light 18/1, 50/1 and hooded for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut with work to do. Minor handicap form; looked in need of further over 1m at Southwell in August.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 0%) A Poet's Secret	12 12/1(0%)	(1) A Poet's Secret 12/1, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 48 days ago so needs to bounce back. Won over 2m on AW in November but hasn't beaten many rivals since; risky.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -371%) River Alwen	66 66/1(-371%)	(7) River Alwen 66/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 and only sixth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 18/1) 14 days ago. Seemed to be running into form when close 4th at Epsom in August; lesser runs since.
10th	3 10th (3) (15/2 -88%) Seraphic	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(3) Seraphic 15/2, 20/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 14 days ago, well positioned. Not taken lightly. In the frame on AW in March; back to form when close 3rd over 1m3f on turf latest.

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DARKZIDEOFTHEMOON lost little in defeat when runner-up behind a subsequent winner over C&D in June and a breakthrough victory could be imminent. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks negligible for the four-year-old and first-time cheekpieces are a welcome addition. The biggest threat may emerge from Seraphic, who arrives on the back of a close-up third at Windsor. Budding is also reverting to the all-weather having posted a solid second at Ffos Las last month and she may have a say as well.

Lots with chances but DARKZIDEOFTHEMOON is less exposed than most of these and taken to build on his good C&D second after a break and get off the mark. Budding showed the benefit of a wind op when runner-up at Ffos Las last time out and heads the list of dangers ahead of in-form pair Maruna and Seraphic.

Darkzideofthemoon is respected but BUDDING will be suited by moving away from slow turf and has good claims on her May form.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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