There were 35 Races on Sunday 1st October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Longchamp, 8 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Killarney, 7 races at Epsom, 7 races at Ffos Las, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Having got the hang of things late when staying on well to be nearest at the finish here on debut, the Aidan O'Brien-trained HYPNOSIS should be an entirely different proposition on this second start. A full-brother to two juvenile winners, the Galileo colt is bred to appreciate this trip. Rapid Mission ran well in a hot Curragh maiden on his second outing, before improving again to finish third at Punchestown. The Frankel colt has plenty of experience, which could prove vital in a race of this nature. Brave And Bold will need to come forward from a somewhat disappointing racecourse debut at Galway, but the Ballydoyle colt is surely capable of much better. It would be no surprise to see a much improved performance at his local track.

There were plenty of positives to take from HYPNOSIS' eye-catching debut fifth over this C&D and, likely to take a considerable step forward now that he has experience to draw upon, the Galileo colt looks the way to go. Rapid Mission appears to be getting the hang of things judged on his latest effort at Punchestown and he rates the clear main danger. Newcomers Nine Lives, Puente Romano and Sound Move all need monitoring in the betting.

The experience gained by Rapid Mission should be a big help but even so, preference is for HYPNOSIS who can improve from his debut
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SILENT APPROACH has been frustrating, but has a notable black-type placing over C&D in May. She has failed to win in six maiden hurdles but is reliable, bumped into useful types at Listowel recently, and can put her experience to good use. Goodie Two Shoes is probably, by some way, the best of these but her jumping was novicey on her recent jumps debut. Rated 100 on the Flat, she was well held at Down Royal and while capable runner-up Dame Rapide won subsequently, Goodie Two Shoes is possibly a work in progress. Lackaneen Mag and Zoomtime (under a 7lb claimer) finished second and third to Dame Rapide at Ballinrobe and have place claims again, while bumper winner Final Decision was well held on her hurdles debut. Shoot Champagne was beaten a long distance at Listowel.

GOODIE TWO SHOES has made a solid start over hurdles and she should get closer to her useful Flat form as she gains experience, so she's a confident choice to open her account. Lackaneen Mag and Sient Approval appeal as the chief dangers.

A smart Flat sort, GOODIE TWO SHOES ran well back to hurdles at Down Royal last time and can now get off the mark in this sphere.
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Despite being 1lb out of the handicap, NEW HILL appeals as one who may have been laid out for this race. A desperately unlucky-in-running fifth in last year's renewal, the Sheila Lavery-trained mare has most likely been targeted at a repeat for some time. In-form jockey Wesley Joyce is a notable booking, taking off a valuable 7lb, while a low draw has also worked in her favour. Simply Sideways has been a revelation in recent starts since adopting a more prominent racing style. Drawn out wide isn't ideal for such tactics but if able to get away smartly, the Tim Doyle-trained mare has a serious chance. Saltonstall was a comfortable winner of this race last year, but is 4lb higher this time. Nevertheless, the admirable nine-year-old holds strong claims.

SALTONSTALL tends to peak around this time of the year, as he demonstrated when winning this race last year before following up at Leopardstown, and the 9-y-o is taken to strike having dipped to an attractive mark. Stablemate Casanova has also been shown some mercy by the handicapper and he is likely to be involved in the finish, too. Laughifuwant is also considered but the hat-trick seeking Simply Sideways is opposable following a hefty rise for her latest success at Listowel.

This looks very open and it may be worth taking a chance with NEW HILL whose recent Punchestown fourth was quite encouraging
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A number of these hold claims, but MERCIAN WARRIOR is the least exposed member of the party and his second in a valuable sales race at the Curragh three weeks ago looks very strong form. He may improve again for stretching out in distance and rates the one to beat. Ebt's Guard has been knocking on the door and should be thereabouts once again, while Pink Satin may bounce back to form with a tongue-tie equipped.

A few with chances but MERCIAN WARRIOR looks to have got in lightly for his nursery bow on the back of a fine recent Curragh second so earns a confident vote. Sandown runner-up Rating heads the list of dangers, although Salisbury-scorer Mr Baloo and in-form maiden Ebt's Guard can have a say too.

Ebt's Guard and Mr Baloo are big players but MERCIAN WARRIOR (nap) has to be of interest off this mark.
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CITY ESCAPE clearly enjoys the testing conditions at this venue, as evidenced by her second C&D triumph in the space of a month last time out. The six-year-old is only 3lb higher than that latest victory and a bold hat-trick bid is expected. Lhebayeb would have likely finished closer but for being denied a clear run when third at Goodwood in September and is feared most, ahead of the returning Marmara Star.

CITY ESCAPE has been in fine form in the mud here and has a good chance of landing a C&D hat-trick if things pan out in her favour once more (needs delivering late). Returning 3-y-o Marmara Star could be interesting if taking to turf, while Lhebayeb remains at the top of her game and has to be respected.

The most interesting runner is GAVIN, who has done well over hurdles since the spring and now attempts to exploit his lowly Flat mark.
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CAOIMHES PET has been absent since disappointing in February, but was reported to have finished lame on her left fore at Clonmel and might be ready for local connections. Her form at this distance was useful last winter and while her lack of race-fitness certainly isn't ideal, she likes testing ground and contests a winnable race. Kings Halo has been off since winning in March and while he too has obvious form claims and likes testing conditions, he would prefer further. Leroy Leroy has good recent form at this level but would prefer a sound surface, a remark that also applies to Florey Spud. Portarlington's form is generally poor, but he ran reasonably well on easy ground at Bellewstown in July and was well backed when falling at the first on his next start at Cork. Four-year-old He Picked Us might have improved following a mini-break.

A low-grade handicap hurdle that could go to LEROY LEROY who continues in form. The returning Kings Halo and He Picked Us are a couple of other likely players.

A chance is taken on the readiness of CAOIMHES PET whose Punchestown second last season is one of the best formlines on display
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Bells On Her Toes is well treated at these weights and warrants plenty of respect following her close-up fourth in Group 3 company at this venue, but DUNUM shades the verdict. Recent win and placed efforts in fiercely competitive handicaps suggest that he is up to this level and forecast testing conditions should be right up his street. The class-dropping Insinuendo also merits consideration with Colin Keane booked to ride.

DUNUM has proved ultra-consistent in top handicaps at up to 9f and looks more than ready for this switch to listed company. He proved much too strong for the re-opposing Snapraeterea at Galway in August and it's unlikely that a 4 lb pull will be enough for Joseph O'Brien's charge to reverse the placings here. That said, Snapraeterea is still best of the rest ahead of Insinuendo and Bells On Her Toes.

Willie McCreery has run INSINUENDO in 16 consecutive Pattern races and the mare may now take advantage of this drop in class.
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Golden West did the job nicely at Newcastle on debut and has every chance of following up, but SAYEDATY SADATY's added experience may just give him the edge. Andrew Balding's colt made up for an unfortunate Windsor experience when an easy winner at Kempton (second has won since) and, unlike Golden West, he also boasts solid form on turf. Victorious Street and True Wisdom make up the ingredients for a small but spicy event.

GOLDEN WEST made the perfect start at Newcastle 7 weeks ago and looks sure to improve so he's taken to remain unbeaten. Victorious Street might be the danger ahead of the wayward-looking Sayedaty Sadaty and the filly True Wisdom.

An interesting race in which all four have claims. VICTORIOUS STREET ran to a fair level at Haydock despite a troubled run.
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Arizona Desert is likely to prove popular after finishing a close-up third on her stable debut at Newcastle recently and a 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent the daughter of Sioux Nation going well again. However, she may be worth taking on now reverting to turf, more so given that the extra distance may take some getting in testing underfoot conditions. CHRIS'S MATE finished a half-length second on his nursery debut at Yarmouth last Thursday and gets the nod off only 2lb higher, with Weston Court looking best of the remainder.

ARIZONA DESERT made a fine start for Dominic Ffrench Davis when runner-up at Newcastle and with that form having been franked she is taken to go one better. Chris's Mate rates a big threat though on the back of his improved Yarmouth, with Weston Court and Storm Alice appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

There was nearly 5l back to the third when CHRIS'S MATE was second on his nursery debut, and he could still be well treated.
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SOLITARY MAN bumped into Lucid Dreams over C&D last month and appears suited by this staying distance. A course winner in July, he finished well in August, with the runner-up also scoring next time. He remains open to progression and can better his rating. Gortmillish returned from 609 days off to win twice this summer, with his Downpatrick form being boosted by the runner-up, third and fifth all winning subsequently. He missed two subsequent engagements due to unsuitable going and while clearly able, would prefer a sound surface and has plenty of weight. Lake Winnipesaukee could improve at this distance, but would also prefer good ground. Winning Smut, who is 2lb 'wrong' but partnered by a 5lb claimer, ran notably well here in May, finishing third to Ebor winner Absurde. He also ran well in the Lartigue at Listowel, but might also prefer faster ground. Hartur D'arc has been well held in handicaps, although his rating has fallen.

GORTMILLISH has returned an improved model over hurdles and can make it 3 victories in a row back from a break with his Downpatrick win having worked out. Lake Winnipesaukee could be the danger.

It could be worth taking a chance on SOLITARY MAN whose fourth in a novice hurdle over C&D was a much-improved effort.
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Wille Mullins runs three and Sean O'Keeffe retains the ride on ARCTIC FLY after guiding the mare to victory in a Listed contest at Galway. As in her maiden win at Punchestown, the five-year-old made all the running and she can confirm the form with subsequent Ballinrobe winner Sherodan, who was second, and stablemate Williamstowndancer, who was a well-beaten seventh. Paul Townend is on Bialystok, who was seventh in the Galway Hurdle after winning a competitive handicap at the Punchestown Festival, although he needs to bounce back from an odds-on defeat in a small-field contest at Listowel. Samui was all out to win the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel but may be capable of further progress along with Birdie Or Bust, who was a facile maiden winner over C&D in May.

Willie Mullins has saddled the winner of this seven times in the last eight years and ARCTIC FLY could be another for the all-conquering yard, for all that jockey bookings suggest that Bialystok is the stable first-string. Arctic Fly raised her game when making it 2-2 over hurdles at Galway where she proved much too good for the re-opposing Sherodan and there should be more to come from this 5-y-o. Bialystok is second choice ahead of the unexposed Birdie Or Bust.

The mare BIRDIE OR BUST earned her crack at this level when hosing up in her latest maiden and she might be the answer.
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Everything points to a massive run from the hat-trick seeking FORCEFUL SPEED. He built on his gritty Pontefract success when scoring comfortably at Redcar and today's extra quarter-mile is unlikely to pose any problems. Another plus point is that the George Boughey-trained three-year-old has top apprentice Billy Loughnane doing the steering again. Glenister is having an excellent season and should go well once more, while C&D scorer Bug Boy also holds claims.

Progressive 3-y-o FORCEFUL SPEED is taken to complete the hat-trick up in trip. Glenister is another who has improved this season and rates the main threat ahead of the in-form Bug Boy.

Sir Mark Prescott's GLENISTER has got himself high in the weights but that's not to say he won't be competitive once more.
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Dubai Hills ran below-par on his all-weather debut at Southwell last month, although Amy Murphy's colt is expected to be involved here on the switch to turf. Nevertheless, TAMFANA created a good impression when looking somewhat of an unlucky loser on her third-placed debut over C&D last month and holds strong claims today. The remaining protagonists may prove more competitive once receiving a handicap mark, with Battle Of Omdurman one to note when faced with a stiffer test of stamina.

This looks a match between TAMFANA and Dubai Hills. The former only just failed to make a winning debut over C&D last month and is preferred to the more exposed Dubai Hills.

With her debut effort behind her, TAMFANA can get off the mark at the second attempt. Battle Of Omdurman may chase her home.
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Rain-soaked ground won't suit many but WALK OUT has form on soft and could be suited by this distance. A 10-race maiden, she has middle-distance form, ran well at Listowel, and being a five-year-old, could progress further. The forecast rain could scupper the chances of Londonofficecallin, who possibly remains ahead of the handicapper despite being raised 15lb for his Punchestown rout in June. Phils Choice has been withdrawn three times recently due to unsuitable ground and could notch the unfortunate four-timer, as heavy going won't help. Pour The Wine's form is also on good and is long absent, while On My Bike has progressed in summer handicaps but might also prefer a sound surface. Toor Moon ran well on good at Tramore, while Will It Be You showed improvement on yielding at Wexford and runs in first-time cheekpieces.

ROSSIES TARA has yet to get her head in front but is knocking on the door and looks the way to go here on the back of her very good fourth in a big field at Galway last time out. Both Walk Out and Phils Choice arrive on the back of good second-placed efforts and can chase home Mark McNiff's mare in that order. Keeffelee should find this return to a shorter trip in his favour and completes the shortlist.

In fine form on the Flat since his facile victory at Punchestown, LONDONOFFICECALLIN may be able to resume winning ways over hurdles
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Unpenalised for his Galway Hurdle success by virtue of it being a handicap, ZARAK THE BRAVE has been found a very good opportunity and is impossible to oppose. Placed in Grade 1 company at Punchestown and Auteuil, he was the first four-year-old to win the Ballybrit highlight since 2000 and he's well clear of these rivals on ratings. Party Central is a smart mare who has picked up a couple of Flat wins this year, but she was well held in mid-division behind the selection at Galway and a 6lb turnaround in the weights won't be enough to reverse that form. Fils D'oudairies beat Sharjah in a C&D Grade 3 in July, but faces a stiff task at the weights and is likely to be battling it out for second spot with stablemate Party Central.

It's hard to look beyond ZARAK THE BRAVE, who was runner-up in the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown during the spring and he scaled new heights when seeing off 18 rivals in the Galway Hurdle on his latest start in August. Fils D'oudairies could be the one for the forecast ahead of Party Central.

It's difficult to get away from ZARAK THE BRAVE, a high-class juvenile who became the first 4yo to land the Galway Hurdle in 23 years.
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This tricky track tends to bring the best out in SOTO SIZZLER (three-time course winner) and despite a below-par effort at Southwell last time, he'd be hard to resist at decent odds off a mark 6lb lower than his last victory. Burglar still appears to have more to offer judged on last month's second behind the unbeaten Measured Time at Newmarket. He is another to consider in an open race along with Naxos, who still looked to be improving at Wolverhampton.

NAXOS is on the up and might get his own way in front, so he's preferred to Terwada (engaged Newmarket Saturday) who shaped nicely in a competitive event at York last time. Burglar is another one with potential and a case can be made for all of the remainder.

This can go to NAXOS, who ran a big race when upped to a middle-distance trip on Tapeta last time and is probably still on the upgrade.
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A taking winner here on his first start for the Mark Loughnane stable, HEARTRATE can follow up with the rise in distance expected to suit. The three-year-old has handled soft ground in Ireland and, given the ease of that latest victory, he can defy a 6lb hike to the better of Zoukster, who arrives in excellent form after winning three of his last five starts. Creative Style may not have won since June but cannot be ruled out either.

HEARTRATE was well on top when making a winning handicap bow on yard debut after 4 months off here 17 days ago and appeals as the type to run up a sequence in low-grade handicaps. Zoukster continues in good heart after an excellent season so rates the main threat.

Heartrate should go well in his hat-trick bid but the progressive ZOUKSTER may have his measure this time.
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BYTHESAMETOKEN has won just once in 10 chases, but ran well on his recent return to fences and likes soft ground. A three-time hurdle winner, his recent form is strong and while he has top weight, he drops in grade from a useful Listowel run. Lightly-raced veteran Whatsafellatodo has overcome 271-, 927- and 366-day absences in his career and ran well on soft at the Galway Festival. However, his best form is on good ground, although he is suited by this distance. Jack Holiday's form is also on reasonable ground, but he ran well on soft over C&D in August, with today's rider claiming 5lb. Ricky Langford and stablemate Ardamir both have recent form but would prefer a sound surface. Marvel Fan has a lower chase rating but has been well held recently. Filon D'oudairies blundered at Listowel but had previously shown good form at winter venue Thurles.

WHATSAFELLATODO matched the form of his Ballinrobe chase win when returned to hurdles at Galway last time and he's fancied to continute his good spell back over the larger obstacles. Bythesametoken lurks on an interesting mark and is also respected, with the consistent Ricky Langford preferred to last-time-out runner-up Jack Holiday for third.

With the ground likely to be testing, it could suit BYTHESAMETOKEN most as three of his four wins have been in soft/heavy.
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STARMAN was acquired for 5,000 euros out of a claiming hurdle at Clonmel on Thursday and is turned out again quickly by his new connections after that easy victory over good yardstick Bal De Rio. The seven-year-old carries a 7lb penalty, but may be able to follow up in what doesn't look the most competitive of handicaps. Clarens won three in a row in 2021 and performed quite well at the Punchestown Festival in the spring. He made a pleasing return at Navan and the booking of Danny Mullins looks significant. Royal Eagle was placed at the Galway Festival before winning at Tramore, and lost little in defeat when runner-up on the level at that venue last time. She has plenty of weight, though, and would prefer better ground. Downpatrick maiden winner Ring O Roses returns from four months off and is another to note on handicap debut.

The unexposed RING O ROSES quickened nicely when opening her account in a Ballinrobe maiden on her latest start in May and, with improvement likely now pitched into a handicap, she could take some stopping if fully tuned-up following a break. Royal Eagle looks pretty solid and is next on the list ahead of Cerberus, who arrives here on a long losing run but is down to a potentially handy mark and perhaps the addition of blinkers here will aid his cause.

There could be plenty of improvement to come from RING O ROSES (nap), a maiden winner making her handicap debut
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It's hard to know what Soigneux Bell achieved in winning his sole start on soft ground in France, but Gary Moore's new recruit faces a tough task conceding 12lb to STRONG IMPACT. Roger Varian's filly has done little wrong in finishing runner-up in her last three starts over this sort of trip and won't get many better opportunities. Of the remainder, it will be interesting to see what the market makes of John Butler's newcomer Letsbefrank - an already gelded son of Frankel.

STRONG IMPACT ran a cracker back from 3 months off in a Sandown handicap recently and it will be disappointing if she can't get the job done here. French-winner Soigneux Bell looks the danger starting out for Gary Moore, although the well-bred Letsbefrank is an intriguing newcomer.

Consistent filly STRONG IMPACT is taken to get off the mark. Interesting newcomer Letsbefrank is second choice.
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Runner-up on his last two starts, including over C&D last month, DRAGONBALL PRINCE deserves a change in luck and he can get that on this occasion as he looks to open his account at the 13th time of asking. A taking winner off a 2lb lower mark on his penultimate outing at Wolverhampton, Percy Jones can give him the most to think about, along with Port Or Starboard and Triple Nickle.

TIN FANDANGO raced too freely after a break when ninth over C&D last time and is fancied to bounce back in style and bag a deserved first win of 2023. Dragonball Prince arrives in good order and is feared most as he bids to shed his maiden tag. Port Or Starboard appeals as the pick of the Bernard Llewellyn trio for place purposes.

After running very well in defeat on both starts last month, DRAGONBALL PRINCE (nap) is taken to go one better today.
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TULLYHOGUE FORT is a three-time winner who continues in form, and is suited by this distance and soft ground. He defeated Likable Chancer at Tipperary in July and while 5lb worse off, has a small edge as Likable Chancer's best form is over slightly shorter and on better ground. Leish Oscars Son finished behind Likable Chancer at Listowel, while Avec Espoir ran well over a similar distance at Listowel, with Definiteadare fourth, but would prefer a sound surface. That can also be said for Glenmalure Lodge, who gained a deserved first success at Ballinrobe. Movie King is rated 7lb higher over fences but heavy ground is also concerning. Black Samurai is a C&D winner whose rating has fallen in recent times, but prefers a sound surface.

LIKABLE CHANCER was unlucky to bump into a handicap blot at Listowel 9 days ago and remains of interest off his current mark. Leish Oscars Son and Tullyhogue Fort head the dangers.

Over this longer trip, the unexposed LEISH OSCARS SON(nap) is taken to turn around Listowel form with Likable Chancer and can score
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CAPTAIN CONBY didn't fulfil his potential over hurdles, but his sixth in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham showed what he is capable of and he was an easy winner on chase debut at Killarney last month. Dusty Sheehy's charge wasn't foot perfect by any means on that occasion, but should have learned plenty and can make it two from two over the larger obstacles. Multiple Grade 1 winner Sharjah is by far the best of these over timber and seemed to really enjoy himself when making a winning start over fences at Galway. It's late in the day for the 10-year-old to be going chasing and this race will help to reveal what sort of heights he can scale in this sphere. Senecia did well to beat subsequent improver Hercule Du Seuil on his chasing debut at Ballinrobe and, with a 10lb pull in the weights, may turn around Wexford form with the penalised Watch House Cross.

Smart hurdler SHARJAH jumped with aplomb when making a winning chase debut at Galway and, with the promise of better to come from him in this sphere, he is taken to maintain his 100% record over fences. Captain Conby was also pretty impressive starting out over fences in a Killarney maiden last month and is likely to emerge as the main danger. Senecia and Watch House Cross can do battle for minor honours.

The admirable SHARJAH would beat these every day of the week over hurdles and he was pretty much faultless on his chase debut.
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Shot Of Love took well to this track when making all over C&D recently, but OVERNIGHT OATS was beginning to bear down on him close to the line and may be able to reverse the form on 2lb better terms if delivered a bit earlier. Hi Clare also ran well when runner-up over track and trip and should remain competitive along with Fly Zone, who may improve for the introduction of blinkers after hanging under pressure when second at Wolverhampton.

OVERNIGHT OATS finished just behind Shot of Love over C&D last month but the Muir & Grassick gelding is slightly better off at the weights this time and is narrowly fancied to turn the tables. Shot of Love made full use of an uncontested lead on that occasion but is clearly in top form and should prove a stern rival for the selection once more, whilst Hi Clare also ran well over C&D last time and merits respect.

Somewhat tentatively, one more chance is given to FLY ZONE. Second choice is Hi Clare.
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SHEROOD is the least exposed of these and shaped with plenty of promise on his handicap debut at Newmarket last time. Providing he handles the forecast soft ground today, he should run a huge race. Dual course winner Zambezi Magic is proven in the mud and it will be interesting to see if he attracts any market support on his return to action, while Change Of Fortune also merits consideration.

SHEROOD is less exposed than his opposition and he's fancied to take another step forward after an encouraging third at Newmarket on his handicap bow in July. Fellow 3yos Leitrim Rock and Khangai complete the shortlist, the former having shown more on heavy ground at Beverley last time, whilst the latter's best effort came over 10f here last month.

Dual course winner ZAMBEZI MAGIC has been off since last November but he excelled on heavy ground here last August.
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CEANNDANA, successful over hurdles here in July, can get off the mark on just his second start over fences. The Ross O'Sullivan-trained gelding was a very easy winner at Downpatrick prior to his course triumph and connections wasted little time in switching their attention to chasing back at the Ulster track on his next run. Jumping well and staying on well to finish third over a trip short of his best, the six-year-old has plenty to recommend him now. Point-to-point winner Read To Return makes a quick reappearance having just lost out over hurdles at Roscommon during the week. He has plenty of chasing experience so has to rate a danger. Battle Away, a stablemate of Ceanndana, goes chasing late in life but has a point-to-point success to her name.

READ TO RETURN was a gradual improver over fences last season and proved his stamina for this trip when runner-up in a Roscommon handicap hurdle on return, so narrowly gets the nod over Ceanndana, who wasn't seen to best effect under patient tactics at Downpatrick on his chase bow. Hutchie showed much improved switching to handicaps over hurdles last time and there could be better still to come now quickly sent chasing.

Arriving here at the top of his game, with two hurdle wins and a solid chasing debut lately, CEANNDANA can score.
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DANCING DAME found only one too good on debut at Killarney and was short of room in the straight when a creditable third at the Listowel Festival. Tim Doyle's filly should go well if she gets a clear run at things on this occasion. Switch From Diesel has been second to useful types at Ballinrobe on her first two starts and is likely to give a good account of herself again. Alice Morgan represents Wilie and Patrick Mullins, and the daughter of Yeats is fitted with a tongue-tie on debut. She is out of a bumper and hurdles winner from the family of Celestial Gold and Fiveforthree. There was money around for Glens Lullaby before she was scratched from her intended debut at Roscommon due to soft ground. That could be a problem again but John Gleeson is a good booking for the Mount Nelson filly, who is out of a Grade 1-winning hurdler who was unbeaten in three bumpers.

The vote goes to FAMILIAR DREAMS, who arguably posted her best effort yet when runner-up at Wexford in May and she is taken to deservedly get her head in front. Confidence behind likely-looking newcomer Alice Morgan in the betting would look highly significant and she is greatly respected. Switch From Diesel is third choice, albeit only marginally as Dancing Dame is also pretty high on the shortlist.

The Mullins newcomer ALICE MORGAN is out of a bumper winner from a fine jumping family and has to be of strong interest.
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Last year's winner Marlay Park took full advantage of a sliding mark when notching a fourth C&D success but a 4lb rise may leave him vulnerable in a rematch with stablemate SECRET STRENGTH (raised 2lb), who almost reeled him having being denied a clear run at a crucial stage. Farasi Lane and Man Of Eden are others who could be judged unlucky losers recently, although a sharp 7f is possibly not ideal for either.

MAN OF EDEN has shaped as if ahead of his mark on more than one occasion and, having had excuses at Ascot last time, he's worth a chance to belatedly put it all together. Course-specialist Marlay Park is an obvious threat and Farasi Lane should go well again.

Several possibles but FARASI LANE is enjoying a good season and is marginally preferred to Man Of Eden.
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SHESADABBER was disappointing on the all-weather at Southwell last time but could bounce back to form on her turf return. She won at Bath and Catterick in the month of August, and forecast soft ground today should pose no problems. Past C&D winner Willingly cuts back in distance after showing plenty of speed over 6f at Hamilton recently and she makes plenty of appeal, while Ange De L'Amour is entitled to improve for her comeback third at Bath.

Although not much of a threat when second on debut for a new yard at Brighton last time, HEY MR is on a handy mark and this is a thin race, so he gets the nod over Willingly who ran with credit when third at Hamilton 6 days ago. Ange de L'Amour is also of interest.

Shesadabber has been in good form for David Evans but WILLINGLY is marginally preferred this time.
Ths is the racecard key.
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