1 Friday 6th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 6th October 2023

There were 44 Races on Friday 6th October 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Ascot, 9 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Downpatrick, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 6th October 2023

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

13:25 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/11 +42%) Whistle Stop Tour	0.727273 8/11(+42%)	(9) Whistle Stop Tour 8/11, Saddex gelding. Dam, lightly raced over jumps in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Atholl Street. Won Irish point in March. Changed hands for £115,000 after and he's an interesting debutant. Sold for £115,000 after his Irish point win in March; interesting contender on rules debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -50%) Jeepydoff Meel	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Jeepydoff Meel 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark at Market Rasen (18.6f) in June. In good form since until only f ourth of 5 in novice hurdle (4/9) at Stratford (22f, good) 43 days ago. The sort to bounce back. Sets standard on best form and is a big player if he can bounce back on this return to 2m.
3	14 3rd (14) (22/1 +56%) Noble Annys	22 22/1(+56%)	(14) Noble Annys 22/1, First run since leaving John Winston when fading fifth of 8 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Kelso (20.9f, good to firm) 24 days ago. No forlorn hope now back down in trip. Had a mixed record in bumpers and was tailed off on her hurdling debut; down the list.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -45%) Kilta	16 16/1(-45%)	(5) Kilta 16/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden, third in Bellewstown bumper in July. Makes hurdles yard/debut and much respected. Some promise in Irish bumpers and needs watching in market on his hurdling debut.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 -80%) Hawkseye View	18 18/1(-80%)	(12) Hawkseye View 18/1, £15,000 4-y-o, Telescope gelding. Dam (h83), temperamental 21f hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed easy 2¾m) That'll Do. Got off mark in points at second attempt (May 20). Considered newcomer. Irish point winner in April and he needs a close look on his rules debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (150/1 -200%) Emotional Roller	150 150/1(-200%)	(2) Emotional Roller 150/1, €25,000 3-y-o, £10,000 5-y-o, Valirann gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 4¼m) Bless The Wings. Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (May 7). Pulled up in four of his six Irish points and is best watched on hurdling debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 +40%) Judicial Review	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Judicial Review 12/1, Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. 14/1, tenth of 15 in bumper at this C&D (soft) 165 days ago, going in snatches, so has a bit to prove on his hurdles debut. Won the first of his four bumpers and he needs checking in the market on hurdling debut.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (17/2 +39%) Greenhill Gardens	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(11) Greenhill Gardens 17/2, 22/1, staying-on fifth of 9 in juvenile hurdle over C&D (soft) on hurdles bow 165 days ago. Can build on it now. Well held on his hurdling debut over C&D in April; stablemate of Whistle Stop Tour.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (20/1 +0%) Wotyoudunnow Buddy	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 20/1, Fair form shown in three bumpers, seventh at Kelso in May. Possibilities on his hurdles debut. Half-brother to two hurdle winner but he needs improvement on this switch to jumps.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 -25%) Empty Nest	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) Empty Nest 50/1, €26,000 3-y-o, £10,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Hang In There, and half-brother to 2 winners. Dam French 2¼m hurdle winner. Maiden Irish pointer, unplaced last time (May 14). Brother to a smart hurdler/chaser but he needs major improvement on this switch to rules..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -33%) Mrindependant	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Mrindependant 200/1, Poor hurdler. 200/1, below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, good to soft). Off 11 months with his fitness to prove. Well held at big prices in all six runs and can only be watched on his comeback.

LTO Selection:

Jeepydoff Meel failed to fire when an odds-on favourite at Stratford last time but is a player based on his previous form. That said, marginal preference is still for WHISTLE STOP TOUR, who was a 115,000-pound purchase in April after winning an Irish point-to-point the previous month. Hawkseye View and Stylish Recruit have also tasted success between the flags and merit consideration first time under Rules.

Lucinda Russell has her string in excellent nick so her WHISTLE STOP TOUR, a £115,000 purchase after landing an Iirsh point in March, is fancied to make a winning debut in this sphere. Jeepydoff Meel holds much the best form of those with experience and rates a big threat if shrugging off a below-par Stratford fourth last time. Kilta and Hawkseye View appeal as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

5yo WHISTLE STOP TOUR was bought for £115,000 after his Irish point win in March and is an interesting contender on his rules debut.

13:25 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (85/40 +39%) Hipop Des Ongrais	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(5) Hipop Des Ongrais 85/40, Left chase bow well behind when winning at Fontwell in December. Signed off last season with a brace of third-place finishes but jumping remains an issue. Up in trip.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/8 +72%) Red Happy	1.375 11/8(+72%)	(6) Red Happy 11/8, Scored 3 times (all 3m plus) in 2022, bagging handicap chases off much higher marks than this either side of landing the odds in a weak novice hurdle at Southwell. Not in anything like the same form so far this year, though, and it's easy to have reservations at present.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -100%) Captain Tommy	8 8/1(-100%)	(2) Captain Tommy 8/1, Capitalised on free-falling mark over fences at Bangor (3m) in May and added to tally in 5-runner contest over the larger obstacles at Worcester in August. Didn't fare as well on rare hurdles start at Kelso but that effort probably best excused. Respected.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -125%) Blame The Game	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(3) Blame The Game 9/2, Three handicap chase wins last season and shaped really well in a deep contest at Cheltenham when last seen in April. In excellent hands and he's of major interest from the same mark for return.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -136%) Putdecashonthedash	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) Putdecashonthedash 33/1, Signed off 2021/22 on a winning note at Plumpton but he rarely stands much racing and last season was a write-off.
6th	1 6th (1) (28/1 -75%) Mr Mafia	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Mr Mafia 28/1, Veteran campaigner who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when making a winning return from 8 months off at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) in July, closed down only late on. Failed badly to back that up when pulled up at that venue a month ago.

LTO Selection:

The returning BLAME THE GAME recorded a solid fourth in a 20-runner affair at Cheltenham in April and looks more than capable of landing a race of this nature. Better is expected of Captain Tommy now reverting to chasing and the nine-year-old may emerge as the chief threat with his fitness assured. Hipop Des Ongrais ended his campaign by filling the frame at Ludlow and is another to consider.

BLAME THE GAME signed off a productive 2022/23 campaign with an excellent effort in a big-field handicap at Cheltenham and given the yard he represents, fitness is no concern. He's a very appealing candidate, with Captain Tommy feared most back over the larger obstacles.

This longer trip should suit HIPOP DES ONGRAIS and he edges preference over the solid Blame The Game.

13:45 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (2/1 +27%) Yeats Star	2 2/1(+27%)	(7) Yeats Star 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good second of 12 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.9f, soft, 5/1) 11 days ago. Getting better with each run. Lightly 4yo going the right way judged on his third here and second at Roscommon.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +50%) Talk In The Park	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(4) Talk In The Park 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fell in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 7/1) on hurdles bow 14 days ago. Promise in bumpers; departed early when 7-1 for a recent maiden at Listowel.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 -50%) Charming Fortune	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(1) Charming Fortune 9/4, Third of 15 in bumper at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 9/4) on NH debut 20 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for first time and this isn't a deep race. Made the frame in a Navan bumper (yielding; 9-4) despite not settling great.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 -44%) Musta Lovea Lovea	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(3) Musta Lovea Lovea 13/2, Fair hurdler. 7/1, below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20.6f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap back on. Sets a solid standard with that under his belt. Has the ability to win one of these but modest latest run and blinkers are turned to.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 +39%) Figurehead	11 11/1(+39%)	(2) Figurehead 11/1, Fair hurdler. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, first run since leaving Sean Aherne when good fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. 21-race maiden for various yards; ran okay here the last time but more is needed.
6th	8 6th (8) (200/1 -33%) Crystal's Heir	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Crystal's Heir 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 4 days ago. Half-sister to several Flat winners; 100-1 when unseating early at Fairyhouse on Monday.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 +47%) Benzine	80 80/1(+47%)	(5) Benzine 80/1, Ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, good to soft, 250/1) on NH debut 153 days ago. No worthwhile Flat form (three runs) and finished tailed off on switch.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 -6%) Pay The Tab	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Pay The Tab 17/2, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Little Actress. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler (2m-19f winner) Iktitaf. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f/2m Flat and high-class 2m-2m3f hurdle winner Iktitaf.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 -21%) Nurse Garvey	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Nurse Garvey 40/1, Modest hurdler. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 14/1) 4 days ago. Not progressing and looks to have her work cut out with the best of these.

LTO Selection:

CHARMING FORTUNE ran well for a long way before dropping to third on racecourse debut in a bumper at Navan. He is entitled to come on from that run as he was last seen in a point-to-point almost 10 months before that. Gavin Cromwell is firing in plenty of winners and this horse will know his job on his first go over hurdles. Yeats Star sets a fair standard as he has been placed in his last couple of maiden hurdles in September. He came in third over C&D and got close to the breakthrough when just beaten by a neck in Roscommon. Musta Lovea Lovea holds a rating of 111 and gets first-time blinkers. He could relish this company. Figurehead was a place behind Yeats Star in fourth at this venue.

MUSTA LOVEA LOVEA should strip fitter with his reappearance under his belt and this looks a good opening for him on last season's form. Charming Fortune showed enough in a bumper to make him of interest now tackling obstacles, with Yeats Star another to consider.

Gavin Cromwell's CHARMING FORTUNE did well to make the frame in a Navan bumper having raced keenly and he goes in a hood this time.

13:50 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +60%) Solway Molly	4 4/1(+60%)	(9) Solway Molly 4/1, Runner-up at Perth and Cartmel in the summer and looked well worth another crack at this trip when fifth in a messy Perth contest on her penultimate outing. Ground was perhaps against her last time, so isn't one to fully discount. Second twice on soft ground this summer but needs to find something for first hurdle win.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +25%) Noble Affair	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(5) Noble Affair 9/2, Suited by step up in trip when winning over C&D in April but found life tougher under a penalty dropped back to 2m on her next outing. Mark still looks on stiff side, so she'll likely require some improvement. Rallied gamely for C&D win in April but this 7lb higher mark demands more from her.
3	11 3rd (11) (2/1 +78%) Joie De Vivre	2 2/1(+78%)	(11) Joie De Vivre 2/1, Flat winner last season but went wrong way hurdling last time, not at her best when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) 39 days ago. Visor back on. Not easy to make a case for. Didn't run badly at Cartmel last time but is seemingly a force in decline.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -40%) Milajess	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Milajess 14/1, Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts were below par and she now has something to prove having since left Michael C. Griffin. Cheekpieces back on. 0-9 over hurdles in Ireland but Brian Hughes a good booking for this stable debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (5/2 +79%) Just Jess	2.5 5/2(+79%)	(8) Just Jess 5/2, Scored at Catterick (25f) but form subsequently was patchy and though she's now only 1 lb above last winning mark, others make more appeal on balance. Ended last season on a low note but current mark is workable and she has won when fresh.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -106%) Paddy's Fancy	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Paddy's Fancy 33/1, Made a successful hurdling debut at Leicester in November (for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerreiro) but didn't particularly kick on from that and returns to this sphere after a poor spell on the Flat for this yard. Others preferred. Out of form on the Flat this season and switches back to hurdling with good bit to prove.

LTO Selection:

SINNDARELLA returned to winning ways over 2m6f at Cartmel in August and the Sarah Hollinshead-trained seven-year-old could be hard to stop off just a 4lb higher mark here. Moonlight Glory and Noble Affair are the dangers and the former is feared most on the basis that she is a C&D winner and will appreciate a bit more cut underfoot following a mediocre effort here last time.

Those at the top of the weights make most appeal. SINNDARELL gained a deserved first handicap success at Cartmel last time and is selected from a 4 lb higher mark, whilst Moonlight Glory has a good record here and can't be discounted after a summer break.

14:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:12 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (9/2 +55%) Alazwar	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(14) Alazwar 9/2, Winless for over a year now but bounced back to form when second in 15-runner handicap at Newmarket (9f, good)) 13 days ago, running on. Player back down in trip. 2nd of 15 over 1m1f at Newmarket last time; in the mix if coping with the drop back to 7f.
2	9 2nd (9) (17/2 +66%) Hieronymus	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(9) Hieronymus 17/2, Consistent performer on the whole but he's been lightly raced in recent seasons and has a bit to prove having run below form both starts earlier this year. Simon Walker booked & market check advised, but well beaten on both runs earlier this year.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +30%) Two Tempting	14 14/1(+30%)	(7) Two Tempting 14/1, Enhanced a good record at Kempton when winning there (1m) in July but followed a below-par effort with an even worse one at Goodwood last week. First try at 7f. Has had excuses the last twice and was in good form previously; could bounce back.
4	12 4th (12) (15/2 +38%) Conquistador	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(12) Conquistador 15/2, Dual winner on AW who shaped as if still in good form in a first-time tongue strap when eighth of 13 in 6f handicap at Newcastle 36 days ago. Back on turf now but unproven on ground softer than good. Third in 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot; worth another crack at 7f; not ruled out.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/5 +29%) Final Watch	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(3) Final Watch 16/5, Won this corresponding event 12 months ago and as good as ever when scoring from the same mark at Newmarket in July. Perhaps found race coming too soon when disappointing there next time and left poorly placed at Sandown since. Won this in good style under Ross Birkett last year and he's just 1lb higher today.
6th	13 6th (13) (11/1 +31%) Flying Secret	11 11/1(+31%)	(13) Flying Secret 11/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps in June but was below form returned to all-weather at Kempton last time. Bounce back required. Disappointing at Kempton last month but pulled hard; good season otherwise; could go well.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/1 +31%) Paws For Thought	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Paws For Thought 11/1, Rattled off a hat-trick of 6f/7f handicaps wins in the summer. Undone by a poor draw back in handicap company at Chester in September and down the field in the Ayr Gold Cup subsequently. Won three in a row in the summer but has gone off the boil more recently.
8th	6 8th (6) (5/1 -11%) Kimnkate	5 5/1(-11%)	(6) Kimnkate 5/1, Strong traveller who hasn't looked back since blinkered, gaining fourth career success at Newmarket in August and has found only one too good both outings since. Looks sure to run well again. Has thrived in these blinkers and was a solid second over C&D last time; strong claims.
9th	8 9th (8) (18/1 -80%) Faro De San Juan	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Faro De San Juan 18/1, Hasn't fired since springing a 25/1 surprise at Chester (6f, good) in June but may have benefited from a small break. Won at Chester in June but has failed to fire on his last four starts.
10th	11 10th (11) (40/1 -82%) Wyvern	40 40/1(-82%)	(11) Wyvern 40/1, Successful at Lingfield in February but below form last 2 starts and is unproven on turf. On a competitive mark on this year's AW form but hasn't been the same force on turf.
11th	4 11th (4) (14/1 +30%) Crystal Casque	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Crystal Casque 14/1, Has enjoyed a productive season, seen to maximum effect when notching her fourth win of the year here last month, helped by being held up in a strongly-run race. Safely held from a 4 lb higher mark in a stronger race at Goodwood since, though. Last six form figures read 171716; can run a big race if the pattern continues.
12th	2 12th (2) (33/1 -136%) Amber Island	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Amber Island 33/1, Back to form in first-time headgear when scoring at Leicester (7f, good) in June. Easy to back and shaped as if needing the run at Sandown 12 weeks later. Only fifth at Sandown last month but that was after 88-day break; may improve for it.

LTO Selection:

William Stone and Ross Birkett teamed up to win this 12 months ago with the returning Final Watch, who merits respect off just 1lb above that winning mark, but a chance is taken on CONQUISTADOR. The gelded son of U S Navy Flag hasn't been in the same form since running a cracker to finish third in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the Royal meeting, but returning to this track, combined with a step up in trip, could unlock further improvement. Kimnkate is also noted.

MOBASHR has a style that lends itself well to this track and, having confirmed himself still in top form in a stronger race than this over C&D last month, he's put forward as the answer. Kimnkate and Alazwar are a couple of others that look sure to go well.

The 3yo filly Kimnkate can be bang there once more but preference is for MOBASHR, who is also having a productive campaign.

14:12 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +15%) Idy Wood	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(2) Idy Wood 11/2, Made frame both starts in points and made a winning Rules debut in 4-runner bumper at Newbury (16.3f) in February, having run of race. Respected on hurdles debut/return. It was a weak bumper he won at Newbury but he looks a nice prospect.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +20%) Iolaos Du Mou	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Iolaos Du Mou 2/1, Impressive winner of Newbury bumper on debut. Turned over at short odds in a first-time tongue strap on first completed start over hurdles at Huntingdon in May but ought to prove capable of better. Turned over at long odds-on last time, leaving him with something to prove here.
3	9 3rd (9) (9/1 +25%) A Tickatickatiming	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) A Tickatickatiming 9/1, Fair bumper winner who showed an aptitude for hurdling at Stratford in August but will need to settle better if she is to progress. Won a poor Plumpton bumper; uninspiring fifth on her switch to hurdling.
4	1 4th (1) (9/4 +70%) Duhallow Tommy	2.25 9/4(+70%)	(1) Duhallow Tommy 9/4, Runner-up in a point and made it third time lucky in bumpers here in January. Well beaten under a penalty at Taunton but offered something work on sent hurdling when fourth in a 11-runner novice at Kempton (2m) in May. Entitled to improve. Course bumper winner; pleasing fourth on hurdling debut when last seen.
5th	10 5th (10) (250/1 -150%) Miss Malou	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Miss Malou 250/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and was always behind on her hurdling bow over C&D in August. Very limited Flat maiden who was tailed off in a maiden hurdle here.
6th	6 6th (6) (13/2 +19%) Corporal Jackjones	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) Corporal Jackjones 13/2, Landed a couple of small-field bumpers in early summer and was unlucky to bump into an above-average one on his Worcester hurdle debut (2m) 18 days ago. Still looked a bit raw there, so he's entitled to progress. Tongue strap on. Dual bumper winner who beat all bar the odds-on favourite on hurdling debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -100%) Jongleur D'etoiles	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Jongleur D'etoiles 66/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Cariatide and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Gain de Cause. Failed to meet expectations in a Worcester bumper on debut back in May. Left for dead once the tempo picked up in a good-ground bumper at Worcester.
8th	5 8th (5) (8/1 +33%) Clondaw Royale	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Clondaw Royale 8/1, €38,000 3-y-o, £80,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam (h103), sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 3¼m) Whatucallher. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 8). One to note starting out under Rules for respected yard. Tongue tied. Bought for £80,000 after finishing the clear second in a 3m Irish point.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -67%) West Hill Moth	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) West Hill Moth 250/1, Related to winners but hasn't offered much in a brace of bumpers. Finished out the back in bumpers at Taunton and Huntingdon; no appeal for now.

LTO Selection:

Iolaos Du Mou has proved expensive to follow, although Nicky Henderson's charge must merit respect in this open contest. A similar level of performance to his runner-up effort at Huntingdon in May shouldn't see him far away, but it may pay to take a chance on hurdling debutant KING WILLIAM RUFUS. The six-year-old achieved some fair form in bumpers last season and has the scope to excel in this discipline. Duhallow Tommy, Idy Wood and Corporal Jackjones are noted too.

KING WILLIAM RUFUS shaped with plenty of promise in a trio of bumpers last season and appeals as the type to take well to hurdling, so he's put forward as the answer. Idy Wood enjoyed the run of the race when winning his sole outing in bumpers in February, but was quite an expensive 4-y-o who should have a future jumping, while Iolaos du Mou and Duhallow Tommy are others to consider in an interesting early-season novice.

This has the look of a decent race. KING WILLIAM RUFUS gets the nod on the strength of his bumper runs.

14:20 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 +39%) Bukhill	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(6) Bukhill 11/4, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in July. 12/1, third of 7 in maiden at Tramore (16f, good) on Flat debut 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Bit below form on last hurdle outing. Not discounted. Sligo maiden winner; has a race in him off this mark and by no means discounted.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +33%) Starman	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Starman 4/1, Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in September. First run since leaving Declan Queally when good fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 5 days ago. Respected. Held his own in a decent 2m handicap at Tipperary last week and should be involved.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/4 +36%) Fathom Two	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(2) Fathom Two 7/4, Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner novice hurdle at this C&D (soft, 7/2) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer and makes plenty of appeal. Recent C&D maiden winner; might be on a tough mark for handicap debut.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 +5%) Rockview Consort	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Rockview Consort 10/3, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced winner over hurdles. Third of 5 in handicap (7/2) at Tramore (12f, good) 23 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Remains with potential in this sphere. Flat winner who has made a solid start over hurdles; unraced on soft ground.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 +34%) Simply Shabra	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Simply Shabra 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Cork (20f, good to soft) 153 days ago. Hard to fancy. Lightly raced; the odd bit of promise but has lost his way since a fall earlier this year.
6th	1 6th (1) (20/1 -344%) Timourid	20 20/1(-344%)	(1) Timourid 20/1, Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in July. Switches from Flat (down the field at the Curragh last time) to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Unexposed in this sphere and may yet do better. Useful Flat horse who has started well over hurdles; respected handicap debutant.

LTO Selection:

FATHOM TWO could be the sort to progress after winning over C&D last month. He showed a good attitude to pick up the leader inside the final furlong before going on by a length and three-quarters. He likes this northern venue as he was just pipped by a nose in a bumper here. New Year Honours was never a factor in a valuable handicap hurdle at Listowel, but should make her presence felt in first-time cheekpieces. Rockview Consort is in a consistent vein of form and landed a maiden hurdle at Tramore in August. Her form is on better ground, but she did finish fourth in a Flat maiden on slow ground at the Curragh approximately a year ago. Timourid was a comfortable winner of a maiden hurdle at Roscommon in July and is nicely in at the weights given his rating and his jockey's claim, however, there are ground concerns for him.

FATHOM TWO improved to open his account in a novice over C&D 3 weeks ago and, with further progress on the cards, he's narrowly preferred to Rockview Consort, who remains with potential as a hurdler. Timourid is also considered.

14:25 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 -38%) Dare To Shout	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Dare To Shout 11/2, Point winner who looked a good prospect when winning back-to-back novice hurdles at Kelso and Newcastle earlier this year. Below expectations on handicap debut at Wetherby in March, but it remains early days as he returns having had a wind op. Still unexposed and he could resume his progress upped in trip on his return; had wind op.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/4 +10%) Monochromix	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(7) Monochromix 9/4, Ran to a fair level in a trio of starts over hurdles last season, improving on his hurdling debut form at the second attempt when runner-up in Carlisle maiden (19.3f) in March. Major player as he makes his handicap debut on his return. 5yo who went close at Carlisle latest and is open to more progress on this handicap debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 -27%) Hajey	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Hajey 7/1, Landed pair of Sedgefield handicaps early last year and continued his progress when returning to winning ways at Catterick (19.3f) in January, keeping on well. Will need to pick up where he left off following 8-month absence. Won at Catterick (2m3f, soft) when last seen in January and he's respected on his return.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 +44%) Ashington	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(3) Ashington 5/2, Having been eased further in the weights, shaped best when third of 6 in handicap at Kelso (25.8f) last time, unable to sustain his effort over the longest trip that he's tried. Respected as he drops back down in distance. On workable mark and was a creditable third at Kelso last time; dangerous back in trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +59%) Big Bad Bear	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(5) Big Bad Bear 9/2, Recorded back-to-back wins at Newcastle and Perth in spring 2022 and lost out only narrowly at Market Rasen (20.6f) in October last year. However, he's struggled for form since then, so has a bit to prove after 6 months off. Generally struggled last season and has something to prove back form 208 days off.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 +0%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Ilikedwayurthinkin 14/1, Winning hurdler and useful chaser in Ireland, but he produced a laboured effort back over hurdles when pulled up at Galway in August. Subsequently left Gavin Patrick Cromwell and finished well held at Kelso 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ex-Irish 9yo who has lost his way and needs to turn things around.

LTO Selection:

MONOCHROMIX displayed plenty of promise in novice/maiden hurdles last season, including when a close second at Carlisle on his most recent outing in March, and it would be no surprise to see him make a winning handicap debut. Ashington put in an improved effort at Kelso last month, but the drop back in trip is a slight concern. Well Educated and Dare To Shout complete the shortlist.

MONOCHROMIX showed improved form on his third start over hurdles when runner-up at Carlisle in March, sticking to his task well, and the 5-y-o can continue his progress as he goes handicapping on his return. He is taken to get the better of Ashington, who can go well back down in trip, while Dare To Shout is another to consider.

This looks tricky but Lucinda Russell's unexposed handicap newcomer MONOCHROMIX gets the vote ahead of Hajey.

14:35 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:47 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 -11%) Hampden Park	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Hampden Park 5/1, Promising Sea the Moon colt who was gelded before coming in third of 11 in maiden at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Has more to offer. In the mix. Some promise in two Kempton visits and he's bred to raise his game sooner or later.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/11 +42%) Scenic	0.727273 8/11(+42%)	(7) Scenic 8/11, Useful filly but she failed to land the odds when second of 8 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Leading form claims if back on her A-game. No wins in eight but has performed to a high level in good company; sets standard.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +53%) Juana Ines	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(2) Juana Ines 7/2, Fairly useful ex-French filly who landed 8-runner maiden at Clairefontaine (10.9f, good) in July. Can do better for his new yard so needs considering. Ex-French 3yo who accounted for a subsequent winner over 1m3f at Clairefontaine in July.
4	4 4th (4) (100/1 +0%) Hurtle Wallop	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Hurtle Wallop 100/1, 40/1, 19½ lengths fourth of 8 to Camarrate in minor event at Kempton (12f) on debut 18 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Looked badly in need of the experience at Kempton (1m4f) but was beaten about 20l.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 -29%) Camarrate	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Camarrate 9/1, 10/1, built on debut promise after 6 months off to win 8-runner minor event at Kempton (12f) 18 days ago, battling well. Should have more to offer. Stayed on best at Kempton (1m4f) but will do well to defy a penalty here.
6th	9 6th (9) (25/1 -14%) Waxing Gibbous	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Waxing Gibbous 25/1, Twice-raced maiden and fair form shown, fifth of 11 in 1m4f maiden at Kempton 23 days ago when left poorly placed. Remains with potential. Beaten in the region of 8l in 1m2f/1m4f maidens at Goodwood and Kempton.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 -230%) Scylla	66 66/1(-230%)	(8) Scylla 66/1, 22/1, running-on third of 6 in minor event at Kempton (11f) on her debut 9 months ago. Plenty more is needed after her lay-off. 22-1 when third in a field of six at Kempton (1m3f) last December.
8th	6 8th (6) (25/1 -56%) Through The Ages	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Through The Ages 25/1, Golden Horn gelding who was placed in 10f Newcastle maiden and 11f Kempton novice in March for Charlie Appleby. Remains open to improvement after a lay-off for his new yard. Not ruled out. Twice placed for Godolphin and was bought for £100,000; should win races.

LTO Selection:

SCENIC has been performing with credit during the season in Listed company, most notably finishing third at York in July, and Ed Walker's filly, who was touched off in a novice event at Salisbury last time, is more than capable of finally shedding the maiden tag. Juana Ines makes her UK debut having won her second career start at Clairefontaine in July. She enters calculations, while Kempton winner Camarrate and Hampden Park are others who are capable of being in the mix.

Andrew Balding's Sea The Moon colt HAMPDEN PARK shaped well after an absence when third at Kempton and is fancied to get off the mark at the chief expense of Scenic who holds the best form but has to shrug off a below-par Salisbury second last time out. Camarrate and Juana Ines both have better days ahead of them and merit plenty of respect too.

Although she's the most experienced of these, SCENIC is not your typical eight-race maiden and should be up to winning this.

14:47 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 2) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 -40%) Sacre Coeur	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(3) Sacre Coeur 7/2, Fairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France and successful in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f) in December. After 3 months off (had wind op), shaped encouragingly on yard debut when second at Market Rasen but failed to build on that at Uttoxeter. Back over fences now and not taken lightly. Placed over hurdles for this yard; fairly treated for this belated return to fences.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +36%) Copperhead	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Copperhead 7/2, Losing run is mounting up but ran better than for a while from a slipping mark when second of 7 in handicap chase at Ludlow (25.6f, good to soft, 7/2) 150 days ago. Needs considering back down in trip. Steadied the ship with a second over 3m1f at Ludlow on final appearance in May.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +0%) Lermoos Legend	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Lermoos Legend 9/2, Latest win in chase at Worcester in July. Respectable third of 6 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, soft, 7/2) 39 days ago. Not taken lightly. Ran no more than okay with cheekpieces back on at Cartmel.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +30%) Norley	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Norley 14/1, Improved last season, scoring twice over hurdles before successful on second start over fences at Huntingdon in April. Ran well when narrowly denied in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f) in June but not in the same form next 2 starts. Has since left Ben Pauling. New yard; lost his way of late and returns in quite a competitive race.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/2 +22%) Unanswered Prayers	2.5 5/2(+22%)	(1) Unanswered Prayers 5/2, Had point experience and put that to good use on first start over fences at Cheltenham in November. Disappointed since, however, though was found to have bled at Newbury and had excuses when pulled up at Cheltenham when last seen in April. Didn't go on last season but there's time to come good again and goes well fresh.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 -9%) Up The Straight	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Up The Straight 6/1, Bagged a 2½m Sandown handicap chase last spring and best effort since when a back-to-form third at Kempton when last seen in May. Claims if building on that (ran well in this last year on return). Ran well to be second in this 12 months ago, for all that only three ran.

LTO Selection:

Representing the in-form Dan Skelton yard, SACRE COEUR could be worth chancing on her return to chasing. The daughter of Montmartre has posted two solid efforts in defeat for current connections over hurdles and may get her head in front now over the larger obstacles. Unanswered Prayers hasn't proved the most reliable, but he's dangerous to dismiss on the back of a break, while Copperhead lurks on an attractive mark.

It could be worth chancing UP THE STRAIGHT, who took a step back in the right direction when third at Kempton in May and he ran well on his return in this last year off a higher mark. Sacre Coeur is potentially well treated back in this sphere so rates the main threat on only her third start for Dan Skelton.

Richard Rowe's UP THE STRAIGHT (nap) perhaps should have won this last year and he returns off a similar absence.

14:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 2) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 +70%) Sea The Sunset	12 12/1(+70%)	(8) Sea The Sunset 12/1, 50/1, eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Just mildly encouraging handicap debut at Navan last month; 4yo could need more time.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +30%) Skip Mahler	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Skip Mahler 7/2, 11/1, good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Good Sligo effort when last seen although best form is on better ground.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/4 +39%) Fassbender	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(2) Fassbender 11/4, C&D winner. 11/2, good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Another bold show likely. C&D specialist won this two years ago and recent runs here put him firmly in the mix again.
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 +44%) Dgalwaygallivantor	28 28/1(+44%)	(5) Dgalwaygallivantor 28/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 40/1) 141 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beaten long way on handicap debut; Always Force It looks the stronger of the Cromwell pair.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 -50%) Always Force It	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Always Force It 9/2, Promising type. Fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago, running on. Open to progress. Eyecatching handicap debut at Navan; likely has more to offer and should go well.
6th	11 6th (11) (8/1 +27%) Monoxide	8 8/1(+27%)	(11) Monoxide 8/1, Remains a maiden after 32 NH runs. Good second of 10 in handicap chase (8/1) at Warwick (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Thoroughly exposed but often runs well here and should run his race.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/2 +0%) In For The Night	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) In For The Night 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, very good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Enters calculations. Bit unlucky when just denied at Navan recently; big player.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +58%) Crecerelle	14 14/1(+58%)	(10) Crecerelle 14/1, 200/1, fourth of 5 in minor event hurdle at this course (21.8f, good) 85 days ago. Outran his mark in a 2m6f novice here in July but can't be relied upon to reproduce that.

LTO Selection:

Mark McNiff's FASSBENDER loves racing in Downpatrick and won this race a couple of years ago. Philip Byrnes' 5lb claim could see him post his third victory at this track. He has been placed on his last two outings here and Byrnes looks good value for his claim in riding for the most part for his father Charles Byrnes. In For The Night stepped up on previous efforts when a close second in Navan. He stayed on well up the stiff hill which bodes well for this longer trip. Always Force It was a never nearer fifth in the same Navan race and is likely to improve upon that finish. Philip Rothwell is having an excellent season and his Cullenwaine should be in the mix for prize money while Skip Mahler performed creditably in third at Sligo in August, but would prefer 'good' in the going description.

FASSBENDER confirmed his return to form when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and looks ready to strike. In For The Night left previous efforts well behind when going close at Navan 3 weeks ago so is another to consider along with Always Force It, who caught the eye on his handicap bow in the same race.

15:00 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (12/1 +0%) That's Me Finished	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) That's Me Finished 12/1, Has made little impact in varied events over hurdles so far, merely passing beaten rivals when seventh of 10 in handicap at Cartmel (22.1f) in August. Looks to be up against it. Posed no threat in two Cartmel handicaps this summer; considered only if lively in betting.
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 +52%) Champ Royal	12 12/1(+52%)	(1) Champ Royal 12/1, Opened his account in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f) in July but not in the same form next time. Didn't jump well when pulled up on chase debut on his latest outing, so he needs to get back on track as he makes his first start since leaving Neil Mulholland. Won for Neil Mulholland in the summer; left that yard after last month's poor chase debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -100%) Atomic Angel	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Atomic Angel 10/1, C&D winner who got back to winning ways at Catterick (25.3f) in January. Had the run of the race when adding to her tally at Sedgefield (27f) in April, but she's capable of getting involved if ready to go on her return. Signed off with heavy-ground win at Sedgefield in April; resumes on career-high mark.
3	10 3rd (10) (28/1 -75%) Solway Primrose	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Solway Primrose 28/1, Didn't offer much in a trio of novice hurdles last season, but after 10 months off she showed more when fourth of 6 on handicap debut at Perth (23.9f) 25 days ago. Needs to take another step forward with her recent run behind her. Unexposed 9yo; just a respectable fourth on handicap debut; more needed today.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 -13%) The Longest Day	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) The Longest Day 9/2, Finally off the mark in handicap at Perth (23.9f) in August and followed up at the same C&D 17 days later, in command near finish having idled run-in. Going through a good spell at present, so he's not taken lightly in is his bid for the hat-trick. Came good with pair of 3m wins at Perth in August; needs to prove himself on slow ground.
5th	12 5th (12) (10/3 +67%) Robbie Dazzler	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(12) Robbie Dazzler 10/3, Remains a maiden but returned to his best after a wind op when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) in June. However, well below form both starts since and tongue strap now reached for. Others preferred. Went close over C&D last autumn but this season's record is not persuasive.
6th	9 6th (9) (17/2 -70%) September Daisy	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(9) September Daisy 17/2, Back on track when third behind the reopposing Dillarchie at Wetherby (24.1f) in April and, from 6 lb out of the weights, built on that effort when getting off the mark at this C&D the following month. Could still have more to offer at staying trips. Improved to win from out of the handicap over C&D in May; returns from five-month break.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/1 +33%) Colonel Manderson	5 5/1(+33%)	(4) Colonel Manderson 5/1, Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton and, having dropped in the weights for his current yard, revived in first-time blinkers when successful at this C&D a month ago. Remains well treated on old form so he enters calculations. Perked up by blinkers when battling on well to cause 33-1 surprise over C&D last month.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (5/1 +33%) Event Of Sivola	5 5/1(+33%)	(7) Event Of Sivola 5/1, Successful over fences at this course (31.9f) in November and ran well when third on both subsequent starts here last season. Rare below-par effort at this venue in May, but he can bounce back off his lower hurdles mark with cheekpieces reapplied. Course winner over fences last season; back hurdling after five-month break.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (7/1 +56%) Confelicity	7 7/1(+56%)	(11) Confelicity 7/1, Showed improved form when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f) in September, rallying until close home, and shaped as if still in good form under more testing conditions when fifth at the same course (20.2f) 9 days ago. More required. Ran game race from the front when close third two starts ago but others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

Now that the penny has dropped for SEPTEMBER DAISY after a determined success over C&D in May, there could be plenty more to come from Nick Alexander's mare as she returns from a summer break. Hat-trick seeker The Longest Day is a key player, along with Atomic Angel, who scored over further at Sedgefield last time out. Completing the shortlist are Blended Stealth, Colonel Manderson and Event Of Sivola.

Successful over fences here last year, EVENT OF SIVOLA can leave a rare below-par effort behind and take advantage of his lower hurdles mark with cheekpieces reapplied on his return. The Longest Day arrives bidding for a hat-trick and is feared most, with Colonel Manderson completing the shortlist.

He didn't fire last time but BLENDED STEALTH was placed on his stable debut and looks well worth another crack at this sort of trip.

15:10 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:22 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/1 +55%) Metal Merchant	5 5/1(+55%)	(10) Metal Merchant 5/1, Useful performer who had been shaping better than his form figures suggested and down in grade, he found only one too good on heavy ground at Newbury a fortnight ago. Clear second at Newbury most recently; exposed 3yo but again has place possibilities.
2	9 2nd (9) (3/1 +25%) Jeff Koons	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Jeff Koons 3/1, Much improved from debut when landing 11-runner Newmarket novice (1m) in July and, away from testing ground, he recorded a personal best when a neck second over 10f a month ago. Drop back in trip could be a good move and he's a major player. Ran well over 1m2f here last time; still unexposed but this return to 1m may not be ideal.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +25%) Daysofourlives	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) Daysofourlives 9/2, Has a pretty high head carriage but produced a taking finishing effort to open his account at third attempt at Kempton last November. Left reappearance run behind minus a hood when doubling tally over C&D a month ago and he's unexposed. Forced a dead-heat in C&D handicap last month; could well progress further; respected.
4	8 4th (8) (11/4 +21%) Florida	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(8) Florida 11/4, Tongue strap on for first time when excellent third of 12 in handicap at Kempton in August and cranked it up another notch for latest win at York last month. Showed a willing attitude in the process and there could be more to come, though headgear is left off. Successful in York handicap last month; that form has been franked since; appealing.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/1 -80%) Raising Sand	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Raising Sand 18/1, Enjoyed a productive period last autumn, supplementing his Newcastle win in this corresponding race. Only one effort of note in a light 2023 campaign, though. Won this race in 2016 and 2022; absent since below-par effort over C&D five months ago.
6th	1 6th (1) (12/1 +52%) Dawn Of Liberation	12 12/1(+52%)	(1) Dawn Of Liberation 12/1, Useful form when winning twice in novice company at up to 1m in 2022. Mixed bag in handicaps this year and others arrive with more pressing claims. Far from solid on 2023 handicap form that mostly consists of duck eggs.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -17%) Sweet Reward	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Sweet Reward 14/1, Just about better than ever when landing 7-runner handicap in the mud at Goodwood in August (9.9f). Not in quite the same form since and could be vulnerable to speedier rivals over this trip. Being kept to 1m looks a negative, having gained all wins at 1m1f/1m2f.
8th	11 8th (11) (11/1 +56%) Stormbuster	11 11/1(+56%)	(11) Stormbuster 11/1, Novice winner over this trip at Newbury a week ago but hard to get excited by what he's achieved in 2023. Landed a notable race at two; disappointing since; now goes in headgear.

LTO Selection:

HICKORY arrives here on the back of two placed efforts in valuable handicaps over 7f at this venue in recent months, and he could return to winning ways with his sights now lowered. Daysofourlives and Florida are progressive three-year-olds who could give the selection plenty to think about, although the latter is the slight pick of the pair following his win at York. Jeff Koons edges out Sweet Reward to be best of the rest.

A tightly-knit affair due to the conditions of the race but unexposed 3-y-os JEFF KOONS and Florida represent excellent yards and they could easily have more to offer. Marginal preference is for the former dropped in trip, with rock-solid handicapper Hickory completing the shortlist.

The most appealing contenders are among the 3yos, headed by FLORIDA who should improve further. Daysofourlives is feared most.

15:22 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Fontwell Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (50/1 +0%) Kilcummin	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Kilcummin 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but showed nothing both starts in juvenile hurdles upon joining present yard this summer and again finished well held back on the Flat at Salisbury (14.2f) in August. Can only be watched. Beaten 20l in a 1m6f handicap last time, which followed two heavy defeats over hurdles.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 -14%) Makanao	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Makanao 4/1, Postponed gelding. Dam half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler (2¼m-19f winner) Mojo Moon. Fair on Flat in France (stays 12.5f), well held in minor event last time. No surprise to see him feature now hurdling for new yard with tongue tie added to cheekpieces. Ran six times on the Flat in France, winning once over 1m4f on very soft ground.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/5 +52%) Logistical	1.2 6/5(+52%)	(4) Logistical 6/5, Fair maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding and he surpassed his previous hurdles exploits for this yard when staying on for second in a Plumpton juvenile (17.7f) 12 days ago. Shade flattered by proximity to winner then but solid claims with a repeat. Visor on 1st time. Flat promise and ran well behind a decent recruit last time at Plumpton; now visored.
4	2 4th (2) (9/4 -20%) Cosmic View	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(2) Cosmic View 9/4, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) who ran up to best when second at Pontefract (12f) in July. Below best back there later that month but since joined a yard that do well with their recruits in this sphere, so no surprise to see him make an impact. Some promise in seven defeats for the Crisfords at trips from 1m2f to 1m4f.
5th	1 5th (1) (20/1 -43%) Biscoff Joe	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Biscoff Joe 20/1, Half-brother to fair hurdler Tara Iti (2m-2¼m winner, by Sixties Icon). Modest maiden at best on Flat and, easy to back, offered little in Plumpton juvenile on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Tongue tie goes on now. 40-1 when tailed off at Plumpton, well behind Logistical.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (20/1 -150%) Vale Dolobo Dancer	20 20/1(-150%)	(7) Vale Dolobo Dancer 20/1, Mastercraftsman gelding. Modest form on Flat, tailed off at Ripon (12f) when last seen 31 days ago. Goes hurdling now for new yard and the betting may prove a useful guide as to expectations. Minor Flat form; has joined a good yard to go hurdling and headgear is applied.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 +0%) Pigeonton	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Pigeonton 25/1, Last of 5 in novice event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 81 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams and now tackles obstacles. Finished last on sole Flat start and was sold on for 3,500gns.

LTO Selection:

LOGISTICAL was a creditable second at Plumpton last time and would not need to improve much further to open his account over timber. The fitting of a first-time visor might help to eke out more. Cosmic View has some fair Flat form to his name and must be of interest on his hurdling bow. Vale Dolobo Dancer completes the shortlist.

The market should prove a useful guide in relation to the hurdles debutants but COSMIC VIEW (a fair maiden on the Flat) starts out for a yard that do particularly well in this sphere and he shades the vote without the benefit of market clues. Logistical has an experience edge over most and he, along with David Pipe's Makanao head up the dangers.

If LOGISTICAL can repeat his Plumpton form with a visor now applied then he should be difficult to beat in a weak hurdle.

15:30 Fontwell Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +0%) Nt Field Minnesota	3 3/1(+0%)	(7) Nt Field Minnesota 3/1, Fifth of 10 in novice hurdle (9/4) at this course (17.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Point winner can do better and this longer trip will suit. Leading claims. Point winner but it's been an underwhelming start for her top yard.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/8 -7%) Kansas City Star	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(3) Kansas City Star 15/8, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/4, below form second of 5 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 142 days ago. Sets a solid standard and goes well fresh, so lots to like. Point winner; placed behind smart opposition over hurdles; bang there.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +46%) Marronstown	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Marronstown 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, very good fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at this course (21.7f, heavy) 6 months ago. More needed. Ran well for a long way over C&D in April, only to be left behind when it mattered.
4	1 4th (1) (40/1 +50%) Imbolc	40 40/1(+50%)	(1) Imbolc 40/1, Pulled up sole start in points (Dec 2022). Little appeal. In trouble from halfway and pulled up on only point start; very opposable.
5th	6 5th (6) (150/1 -127%) Val Rapide	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Val Rapide 150/1, 40/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) on NH debut 6 days ago, stumbling and unseating in amongst horses soon after first. 40-1 when unseating at the very first flight at Gowran last week.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (5/2 +29%) Kalanisi Flash	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) Kalanisi Flash 5/2, Second of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (17.8f, good, 3/1) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Up in trip which will suit and should have more to offer. Dual point winner who looks a winner waiting to happen under rules; has form here.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (17/2 -55%) Rowdy Romeo	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(5) Rowdy Romeo 17/2, Creditable third of 15 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 7 months ago. Can find a race. Has been running well under rules without genuinely threatening.

LTO Selection:

Former point-to-point winner KANSAS CITY STAR should relish a step up in trip on his return to action. He finished runner-up in a pair of maiden hurdles over an extended 2m4f at Tipperary and Perth in April and May respectively, and will enjoy this ground. Kalanisi Flash has two point-to-point victories in his locker and is another up in trip on the racecourse. He would prefer better ground in all likelihood, but has his chance. Perhaps this trip will see Nt Field Minnesota in a better light as she disappointed when a beaten favourite in fifth over an extended 2m1f at this track last month. She is another point-to-point winner. Rowdy Romeo is returning from an absence, but isn't out of it for local trainer Caroline McCaldin.

KANSAS CITY STAR goes well fresh and is worth another chance to open his account in this sphere for a yard that has won this maiden plenty of times. Nt Field Minnesota is feared most ahead of Rowdy Romeo.

15:35 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 -27%) Chapel Green	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Chapel Green 7/2, Won over hurdles at Kelso (2m) in November and was back on track when second in a novice at Newcastle 6 months ago. Very much a chasing type on looks, so interesting one on return.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 +33%) General Officer	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(1) General Officer 6/4, Winning pointer who landed back-to-back novice hurdles at Musselburgh before Christmas. Similar form next two starts and faced a stiff task on latest. Strong claims backing chase debut after 7 months off.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +43%) Hello Judge	8 8/1(+43%)	(7) Hello Judge 8/1, Winning hurdler but has been far more miss than hit over fences and he's likely to need this first run for 8 months.
4	6 4th (6) (9/2 +36%) Horn Cape	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Horn Cape 9/2, French bumper winner who got back on track for his new yard when winning handicap hurdles at Sedgefield and this venue in March. Disappointing the last twice but has the physical presence to make a better chaser than hurdler.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/1 +0%) Fenna's Loss	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Fenna's Loss 5/1, 6/1, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.1f, good) 30 days ago. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut with a fitness edge over the bulk of his rivals.

LTO Selection:

This looks like a good opportunity for FENNA'S LOSS to get off the mark on his chasing debut, having finished first or second in two of his last three starts over further here. A talented sort over hurdles last season, with a brace of victories at Musselburgh on his CV, General Officer can give him the most to think about, while Chapel Green is another to consider for the in-form Lucinda Russell team.

GENERAL OFFICER showed fairly useful form over hurdles last season and, as a winning pointer, he appeals as the type to do better over fences, so he gets the nod over fellow chasing debutants Chapel Green and Fenna's Loss in what looks an interesting contest on paper.

The one with potential to develop into a useful chaser is Irish point winner GENERAL OFFICER (nap), who was 2-5 over hurdles last term.

15:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:57 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 +10%) Middle Earth	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(2) Middle Earth 9/4, Runner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1½m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice in July. Found another jolt of improvement when cashing in on a lenient mark in the Melrose Handicap at York. Found St Leger too much since but this is easier. Melrose winner; retains potential provided St Leger defeat hasn't left a mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -14%) Chesspiece	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Chesspiece 4/1, Developed into a smart performer this season, taking handicap at York and listed event at Hamilton. Excellent close second in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood but bit disappointing in St Leger since. Type to bounce back dropped to this level. Well beaten in St Leger but has to be respected in view of earlier form (Listed winner).
3	3 3rd (3) (6/4 +14%) Naqeeb	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(3) Naqeeb 6/4, Superbly-bred colt (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum). Edged out late on by subsequent Melrose winner Middle Earth on third start at Newmarket (12f) before going one better at Kempton. Took form to another level when following up on handicap debut at Haydock and more to come. Improving fast and his illustrious pedigree provides hope he has even more to offer.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 +0%) Lmay	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(6) Lmay 11/2, Off the mark at the third attempt in a Newbury maiden in June. Better form in defeat when highly tried after, notably when excellent third in Park Hill at Doncaster, looking well served by the greater emphasis on stamina. Remains unexposed at this trip and form pick. 3rd in Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster; needs to transfer improvement back to better ground.
5th	4 5th (4) (100/1 -100%) Ndaawi	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Ndaawi 100/1, Has some solid form but found his limitations exposed when sixth of 8 in the Derby Trial at Lingfield before well beaten in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. Headgear on. Returns from a break having been gelded, but soundly beaten on both runs this year.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 +11%) Climate Friendly	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Climate Friendly 16/1, Off the mark dropped back to novice company on the Rowley Course in May and better form in defeat since, fourth in listed race at York latest. Likely to find a few too good again, however. Has run well in Listed fillies' races on last two starts; could give another good account.

LTO Selection:

Chesspiece was a place and a couple of lengths ahead of MIDDLE EARTH when sixth in the St Leger, but the Gosdens' Melrose winner was supplemented for the Classic so must be held in very high regard, and he can improve past his rival on 3lb better terms. Naqeeb is starting to put it all together and deserves a try at Listed company. Lmay, a stablemate of the selection, was behind Climate Friendly at York, but then impressed with the way she travelled into contention in the Park Hill.

A hot listed event. LMAY's much-improved performance in the Park Hill is backed up by the timefigure so she shades the vote over Chesspiece and Middle Earth, who are back down in class having found the St Leger too much.

The William Haggas-trained NAQEEB (nap) is a half-brother to Group 1 winners Baaeed and Hukum and he can continue his progressive ways.

15:57 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:02 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +56%) Kats Bob	4 4/1(+56%)	(4) Kats Bob 4/1, Latest win at Ayr in July. 12/1, below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago, slowly away. Has rarely raced on AW but ran respectably here three starts ago.
2	9 2nd (9) (5.5/1 +8%) South Dakota Sioux	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(9) South Dakota Sioux 5.5/1, 11/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, likely to have finished at least a length closer but for a tack problem. Merits consideration. Ran respectably over C&D last week; frame possibilities off same mark.
3	8 3rd (8) (25/1 -25%) Claim The Stars	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Claim The Stars 25/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Winner at Thirsk in June. 33/1, nineteenth of 20 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Has lost his form on turf; AW record suggests he could revive.
4	7 4th (7) (2.5/1 +62%) Caribbean Sunset	2.5 2.5/1(+62%)	(7) Caribbean Sunset 2.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 6/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) 18 days ago. Last attempt over C&D resulted in his sole win this term; shortlisted.
5th	12 5th (12) (28/1 +15%) Lily In The Jungle	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Lily In The Jungle 28/1, Winner at Ripon (6f) in May but below form last 3 starts, eighth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago. All wins on turf; record on AW remains unconvincing.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 -125%) After John	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(1) After John 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. 25/1, bit below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Triple C&D scorer in 2022, including off 2lb higher; possibilities back here.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 -64%) Moralisa	18 18/1(-64%)	(6) Moralisa 18/1, Good third of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Return to shorter will suit and can give a good account. Good effort off this mark last time; first win is not out of the question.
8th	11 8th (11) (33/1 -65%) Written Broadcast	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Written Broadcast 33/1, 3 wins from 16 runs this year. 8/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 115 days. Back down in trip. Lacks recent match practice and isn't crying out for return to sprinting.
9th	3 9th (3) (12/1 -33%) Pembrokeshire	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Pembrokeshire 12/1, Last of 13 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to soft, 28/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Chance on old form. Interesting off a reduced mark with drop back to 6f looking ideal.
10th	10 10th (10) (12/1 -60%) Saisons D'Or	12 12/1(-60%)	(10) Saisons D'Or 12/1, Course winner. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Back down in class and needs considering now 5 lb below last winning mark. Raced mostly at 7f-1m but latest effort suggests the return to 6f may suit.
11th	5 11th (5) (20/1 -67%) Spartan Fighter	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Spartan Fighter 20/1, 5-time C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Losing run goes back 19 months; modest efforts the last twice.
12th	2 12th (2) (100/1 -203%) Shotley Royale	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Shotley Royale 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in novice at Redcar (6f, good, 14/1) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not especially solid on novice form; opening mark is possibly beyond him.

LTO Selection:

CARIBBEAN SUNSET's latest effort at Thirsk was too bad to be true as the five-year-old's run of form prior to that display had been consistent. A winner over C&D in August, the five-year-old is taken to bounce back in a contest lacking much depth on paper. Kats Bob returns to a more realistic level following his run in the Bronze Cup at Ayr and is respected along with Moralisa.

SAISONS D'OR is worth a go at this trip off what is a tempting mark back down in class. South Dakota Sioux shaped better than the bare result over C&D 10 days ago and is next best ahead of Moralisa, who will be suited by the return to 6f.

A chance is taken on class-dropper PEMBROKESHIRE. Second choice is Caribbean Sunset.

16:02 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:07 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 18f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 -50%) Brookie	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(1) Brookie 9/4, Fairly useful 2m hurdles winner who wasn't disgraced on his final run for Tony Martin when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Not ruled out for his new yard. Ran well in Ireland during the summer; chance if continuing the good work for his new yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +34%) Small Bad Bob	1.25 5/4(+34%)	(4) Small Bad Bob 5/4, C&D winner who backed it up with a good second of 5 in handicap here (19.2f, good to firm) later in May on his final run for Paul Henderson. Weighted to go close on his yard debut after a break. 2021 winner; running well when last seen and having his first run for Chris Gordon.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +26%) Tapley	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(2) Tapley 10/3, Got off the mark over hurdles at Plumpton in February and not disgraced on his handicap debut when sixth of 15 at Sandown (16f, good to soft) in April. Still low mileage and can't be discounted on his return. Maiden winner in Feb and then ran okay in a Class 2 handicap at Sandown; chance.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -82%) Clearance	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Clearance 10/1, Already a three-time winner this season at Newton Abbot in August but turned in a rare below-par run when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good) 27 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Had a fruitful summer on good ground; below par last time but capable of bouncing back.

LTO Selection:

Clearance has proven to be a consistent performer and can once again showcase that ability, along with Small Bad Bob, who arrives having been narrowly denied over 2m3f here in May. However, the vote goes to BROOKIE. He has yet to add to his Limerick maiden success but, having finished a good fourth in a warm handicap at the Punchestown Festival in April, a similar performance might suffice on his first outing for the Anthony Honeyball team.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to SMALL BAD BOB who starts life with the excellent Chris Gordon on a handy-looking mark and can take full advantage. Clearance is a reliable sort and fancied to get back on track after a blip at Stratford, with Brookie and Tapley also in the mix.

16:07 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (11/1 +0%) Sally's Cave	11 11/1(+0%)	(10) Sally's Cave 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle (66/1) at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Longer trip ought to suit on pedigree now handicapping but would need to see market confidence behind him to be of interest. Nothing in three maidens and jumping remains an issue; can only be watched on handicap bow.
13	13 (13) (40/1 -21%) O'faolains Glory	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) O'faolains Glory 40/1, 20/1, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 14 days ago, some headway after 3 out but never on terms. More needed if she's to play a meaningful role here. Down to basement mark after three handicap runs and remains opposable.
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +68%) Moneynabane	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(3) Moneynabane 9/2, 16/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 11 days ago, mistake 3 out and dropping away. Others make greater appeal turned out quickly. Seasonal-best when C&D third in August; bit to find.
2	14 2nd (14) (12/1 +52%) Wee Jerry	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Wee Jerry 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 16/1, 23¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Morricone in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Now 0-16 hurdling and needs to jump much better than he did here last month.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/8 +46%) Mr Social	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(7) Mr Social 15/8, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. 6/1, respectable third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 14 days ago, the trip under the conditions possibly stretching him. Can make presence felt. 3m just beyond him at Listowel; back in trip and one to consider.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 +15%) Across The Ocean	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Across The Ocean 17/2, 33/1, showed more than previously when 18¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Morricone in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip now but more needed if he's to get closer to that rival here. Fourth to Morricone here over 2m2f; longer trip could see improvement.
5th	9 5th (9) (8/1 +50%) Ciankyle	8 8/1(+50%)	(9) Ciankyle 8/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 49 days ago, dropping away from circuit out. Previous exploits over hurdles this term certainly not devoid of encouragement so not one to write off. Veteran a winner here back in the day but hasn't won in nearly two years; opposable.
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 +45%) Military Hill	22 22/1(+45%)	(12) Military Hill 22/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.5f, soft, 25/1) 11 days ago, left behind before straight. Passed over here. Beaten long way on last month's return; nothing in back catalogue to suggest he'll feature.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/1 +0%) Resilient Front	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Resilient Front 9/1, Modest form at best in bumpers. Never offered much in trio of maiden hurdles spread over 4 months last term but does now get a crack at handicaps/upped in trip on return to action and market confidence behind him would look significant. Hard to justify this opening mark on what we've seen and seemingly wants better ground.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (15/2 +0%) Kiss My Lucky Egg	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Kiss My Lucky Egg 15/2, Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Last week's Gowran run a step in the right direction but others preferred.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -54%) Signora Di Milano	10 10/1(-54%)	(2) Signora Di Milano 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft, 14/1) 19 days ago, ridden from 3 out and never on terms. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Mares' maiden second here in August her standout run; potential improver on handicap debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 -21%) Castle Arms Casa	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Castle Arms Casa 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Yet to see any green shoots in maidens, can only be watched here on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

MR SOCIAL could get another turn. He made the breakthrough at Tramore in August and has been placed in subsequent races in Killarney and Listowel. That form reads well in the context of this weak race. Signora Di Milano came home second and fourth over shorter trips on her last two visits to Downpatrick. Perhaps three miles was too far for her when unplaced in Listowel, so this distance could be more to her liking. Across The Ocean kept on for a moderate fourth over an extended 2m1f here last month and could get closer over this staying trip.

MORRICONE finished well held from his much higher British mark at Bangor on Wednesday yet he'd marked himself down as one to keep firmly on side when successful over shorter here previously and he's well worth siding with to resume progress now. Mr Social rates the chief threat, with Resilient Front and Signora di Milano a couple of handicap debutantes to note in the betting for clues.

16:10 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (17/2 -55%) Tommydan	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Tommydan 17/2, Progressive last autumn and picked up where he left off after a 7-month break when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Below form since, including in this sphere, but couldn't rule out off current mark (3 lb lower than for his aforementioned hurdles success). Won off 3lb higher over hurdles in June but something to prove on subsequent evidence.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +21%) Lights Are Green	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Lights Are Green 11/4, Took well to fences earlier this year, scoring over this C&D and at Cartmel at the start of the summer. The handicapper has been winning the argument since but he's edging back down the weights and is certainly one to consider. Not at his very best lately but this C&D winner is not ruled out in a weak race.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/8 +16%) Janeslittlevoice	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(5) Janeslittlevoice 15/8, Poor maiden hurdler but hasn't done a great deal wrong since switched to fences, runner-up on first 3 starts in this sphere prior to a deserved breakthrough success at Newton Abbot (25.8f, heavy) a fortnight ago. Up just 1 lb but that wasn't much of a race and more will be needed here. Narrow win at Newton Abbot recently and she's a leading player in this modest contest.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 -38%) West Lawn	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) West Lawn 11/2, Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles (both at 23.3f) here last year. No impact in 3 runs in this sphere to date but she will be a threat off this reduced mark if things were to click for her. Two-time course hurdles winner but claims aren't compelling based on her chase form.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 +11%) Eveque	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Eveque 4/1, Below par initially during the spring following a 12-month absence he bettered those efforts when fourth in a 15-runner C&D handicap when last seen in April. Resumes on a 1 lb lower mark and bold show likely, provided he's ready to roll. Creditable fourth of 15 over C&D in April when last seen; firmly in the mix on that form.

LTO Selection:

Having occupied the runner-up berth on her first three chase starts, it was a case of fourth-time lucky for JANESLITTLEVOICE as she recorded a narrow success at Newton Abbot a fortnight ago. Ella Pickard's mare is just 1lb higher and with further improvement likely, she can repeat the dose. Lights Are Green is a C&D winner and must be considered, along with Eveque, who is competitively treated ahead of his return to action.

This looks trappy and the vote goes to EVEQUE, in the hope that he is fit enough to do himself justice on his first appearance since April. Jane Walton's charge was a creditable fourth in a more competitive C&D handicap when last seen and a reproduction of that would probably suffice. Tommydan has yet to trouble the judge over fences but is on a dangerous mark and could be the main threat, while Lights Are Green will have a fighting chance if returning to the form he showed earlier this year.

The mare JANESLITTLEVOICE was not winning out of turn when getting off the mark at Newton Abbot recently and she can follow up.

16:20 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (28/1 -180%) Oceanline	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Oceanline 28/1, Fairly useful handicapper for Alan King last season but has been out of sorts over hurdles for current stable. Blinkers applied now. Not seen on Flat since March 2022; recent hurdles form isn't compelling.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 -11%) Sea Stone	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Sea Stone 5/2, Progressive sort who has already scored twice this season and shaped well when a staying-on third at Southwell 23 days ago. Looks the one to beat. Has form figures of 113 since going beyond 1m4f; may improve further at staying trips.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +30%) Brave Knight	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Brave Knight 7/2, Upped his game to score at Chester in September but needs to get back on track after a tame run at Kempton. Not a forlorn hope. Won at Chester on most recent turf start; unexposed over 2m; may have more to offer.
4	2 4th (2) (3/1 +54%) Educator	3 3/1(+54%)	(2) Educator 3/1, Consistent in defeat this season prior to a poor showing at Sandown. Likely to bounce back and longer trip could be in his favour. Has a fighting chance off current mark, provided he's suited by this new trip.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/4 +17%) El Jasor	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(5) El Jasor 11/4, Put disappointing York run behind him when landing 13-runner handicap at Newbury in August. Added to an up-and-down record with a poor showing at Doncaster but he's still relatively unexposed and should get the longer trip. Has an all-or-nothing profile since handicapping; could easily bounce back; new trip.
6th	6 6th (6) (150/1 -127%) Hy Brasil	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Hy Brasil 150/1, Debut winner in Ireland and showed useful form while coming up short in listed races subsequently. Showed nothing on return from a 2-year absence (had left Joseph O'Brien) at Windsor 5 months ago, however. Tongue tied. Achieved little on debut for new stable five months ago; best watched.
1	1 \|RR\| (1) (20/1 +9%) Alright Sunshine	20 20/1(+9%)	(1) Alright Sunshine 20/1, Unreliable sort. Refused to race in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 23 days ago. Had been in good order prior to that, so not completely dismissed for all that he's one to be cautious about. Blotted his copybook by refusing to race last time; comes with risk.

LTO Selection:

SEA STONE wasn't beaten far in his attempt to land the hat-trick at Southwell last month, and returning to the turf could see him in a better light as he looks to get back to winning ways. Conditions are in his favour and the four-year-old may have too much for Brave Knight and El Jasor, who could improve for going up in trip. An easy winner at Thirsk on her penultimate outing, Art De Vivre is fancied to be thereabouts as well.

SEA STONE arrives firmly on the up and still looked ahead of his mark when third at Southwell last time, so he gets the nod over Art de Vivre, who is expected to get back on the up. El Jasor is also considered.

Nicely bred ART DE VIVRE is taken to resume her progress back on turf. Brave Knight, a similar type, is second choice.

16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (20/1 -67%) Percy Willis	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Percy Willis 20/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft, 11/1) when last seen in April. On a workable mark if ready to go on his return to action. C&D winner; has been hurdling; would have a chance if ready after six months off.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 -56%) Kittykarma	7 7/1(-56%)	(4) Kittykarma 7/1, Opened account at Thirsk in August. Fifth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Pontefract (12f, good to soft) 15 days ago, hampered under 1f out. Can make her presence felt. Arrives in good form on turf and shaped well on only previous AW outing; respected.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/2 +50%) Zivaniya	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(7) Zivaniya 11/2, Form has been patchy in handicaps this year, well-beaten fifth of 9 at Southwell (16.5f, 11/4) a month ago. Back down in trip with visor on 1st time. Capable if on a going day. 0-8; none too consistent and risky in first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -100%) We Still Believe	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) We Still Believe 7/1, Recorded a third success at this course when landing 10-runner handicap (10.2f, 4/1) 10 days ago, leading over 1f out and soon clear. Merits consideration under a penalty as he goes back up in trip. Often runs here, clearcut winner (1m2f) last week; stamina to prove but can't be ruled out.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +50%) Charlie's Choice	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Charlie's Choice 4/1, Ran creditably when third of 6 on handicap debut at Kempton (11f, 22/1) a month ago. Needs to find more as he makes tapeta debut. Chased home two last-time-out winners on handicap debut at Kempton; high on the list.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/4 +23%) Artisan Dancer	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(2) Artisan Dancer 5/4, Upped further in trip, completed hat-trick in 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, evens) 20 days ago, comfortably. Can score again in his current mood. 3-4 on AW, completing hat-trick at Lingfield three weeks ago; big chance.
7th	6 7th (6) (100/1 -25%) Alanine	100 100/1(-25%)	(6) Alanine 100/1, Down the field both starts in handicaps, in first-time tongue strap when eighth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good, 100/1) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces now applied but looks to be up against it. Well held in handicaps last two runs; cheekpieces added to tongue-strap; others preferred.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 -33%) Rampant	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Rampant 12/1, Runner-up here (10.2f) in August but below form both starts since, sixth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to soft, 18/1) 12 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this venue. Repeat of short-head second over 1m2f here in August would put him firmly in the picture.

LTO Selection:

ARTISAN DANCER hasn't looked back since returning to the all-weather and made it a hat-trick of wins at Lingfield on his first attempt over 2m. The drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue for Charlie Johnston's gelding in his attempt to continue this fine run of form, and he gets the vote ahead of We Still Believe, who carries a 5lb penalty for his latest victory here, and Kittykarma.

ARTISAN DANCER has been thriving of late, completing the hat-trick with the minimum of fuss at Lingfield last time, and he can add to his tally in his current form. Kittykarma could still have more to offer at this trip and is feared most, ahead of 3-time course winner We Still Believe.

16:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +33%) Impression Chic	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Impression Chic 3/1, £26,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in points in February. Has shown ability in 3 starts under Rules (all over hurdles) and it's entirely possible that she'll be seen in a better light now switched to fences in a first-time tongue strap. Second in a point; modest hurdler but soon sent chasing with a tongue-tie added.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/5 +60%) Gone In Sixty	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(5) Gone In Sixty 6/5, Remains a maiden following 15 starts overall but placed on several occasions over hurdles and stepped up on chase debut effort when third of 8 at Worcester (16.5f, soft) last month. 1 lb lower here and should make his presence felt. Just his second run over fences when beaten 8l behind a well-backed winner at Worcester.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +64%) En Coeur	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) En Coeur 5/1, Landed another Plumpton win in January but found life tougher thereafter and has yet to win away from that track. Probably worth taking on following a break here (record when fresh isn't particularly compelling). All four wins at Plumpton but has run well here a few times in the past.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +33%) Princess Midnight	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Princess Midnight 4/1, Sound-jumping front runner who won 3 times over fences in 2022 and just as good when runner-up on first 2 outings this summer. Latest effort over hurdles was creditable, too, and she's likely to give it a good shot. Had excuses on final chase run (5-20) but got back on track with a decent run over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

GAMBIE TIEP made amends for unseating his rider four out at Plumpton last month when making all with a bit in hand over 2m1f at Bangor on Wednesday and a repeat performance can see him defy a 7lb penalty to complete a quick-fire double today.Impression Chic sports a tongue-tie for the first time on her chasing bow and is expected to improve in this sphere following a trio of runs in novice/maiden hurdles at Worcester. A wind operation may benefit En Coeur, who is only 1lb higher than his Plumpton success in January, and he warrants respect.

GAMBIE TIEP proved that he can cope with races in quick succession when scoring twice over hurdles within the space of five days in July, and the 7-y-o will prove hard to beat if allowed to take his chance here on the back of a decisive display at Bangor on Wednesday. Impression Chic is an interesting option for forecast purposes, given that she may well step up on her hurdling exploits now switched to fences. Princess Midnight and Gone In Sixty should both have parts to play, too.

16:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Downpatrick Beginners Chase 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 -35%) Jenny Flex	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(12) Jenny Flex 9/2, Modest hurdler who has made a sound start to her chase career, again finding only one too good when second in 6-runner maiden at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Runner-up both chase outings; may not have to improve a whole lot to play a major role.
2	8 2nd (8) (25/1 -79%) Zettabyte	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Zettabyte 25/1, Modest hurdler possibly unsuited by conditions when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) 49 days ago, dropping away usual 3 out. May do better now switched to chasing (runner-up both outings in points). Hasn't progressed over hurdles; chasing debut and looks the lesser-fancied of Elliott pair.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 +39%) Cocoplum	11 11/1(+39%)	(10) Cocoplum 11/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was again below form when fifth of 17 in handicap at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Struggling in handicap hurdles of late; unlikely to play major role on chase debut.
4	5 4th (5) (5/2 +17%) Silver King	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(5) Silver King 5/2, Fair hurdler. Creditable third of 17 in maiden at Navan (20f, good to soft, 15/2) 20 days ago. Must enter the reckoning on chase debut. Fair level of form in maiden hurdles including at Navan last month; respected on chase bow.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 +17%) Gladiatorial	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Gladiatorial 10/3, 9/2, good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.8f, soft) 21 days ago, sticking to task. Good claims on pick of form back over fences. Runs well here but chase record unconvincing and needs to jump better.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 +11%) Song For My Father	16 16/1(+11%)	(6) Song For My Father 16/1, Modest hurdler. 20/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 8 months. Makes chase debut back up in trip. Fair maiden hurdle form but unlikely to make immediate impact on chase debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (150/1 -127%) Just For Yuse	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Just For Yuse 150/1, Poor over hurdles and has shown nothing both starts over fences. Opening two runs over fences have been poor; can only be watched for now.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Cross Court	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Cross Court 50/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy, 22/1), dropping away between 5 out and 4 out. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving W. J. Bryson. Shown very little and hard to recommend on chase debut for new yard.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/1 +8%) Nevermindestranger	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Nevermindestranger 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 12/1, again didn't see his race out when fourth of 14 in maiden at Listowel (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Unseated in hunter-chase here in May but promise in maiden hurdles; not one to rule out.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (80/1 -60%) Talk Of The Town	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Talk Of The Town 80/1, Fair maiden hurdler at best but has gone wrong way for several yards. Others preferred on chase debut. 0-8 hurdling and recent handicap form poor; flat-bred now tries chasing.
9	9 \|U\| (9) (16/1 +11%) Ask The Leader	16 16/1(+11%)	(9) Ask The Leader 16/1, Modest hurdler who again finished well held at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good) 53 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. C&D chase debut second in May promising but recent form not that encouraging.
11	11 \|RR\| (11) (11/2 -22%) Howaya C D And E	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(11) Howaya C D And E 11/2, Unreliable sort. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, last of 6 in novice hurdle at this course (21.5f, soft) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers on for 1st time. Not at best on latest here over hurdles but respected on overall record now back chasing.

LTO Selection:

SILVER KING is of interest on chasing debut. He has shown ability when placed in two bumpers and a pair of maiden hurdles. Trip and ground should be fine for him. Noel Kelly has certainly been among the winners recently and there is a race over fences in his Gladiatorial who has won twice over hurdles. Walk In The Park mare Jenny Flex has come home runner-up in a couple of beginners' chases at this venue and in Sligo. That experience will stand to her and she has stronger claims than most. Howaya C D And E won her bumper in Downpatrick and gets blinkers on her third crack at fences.

SILVER KING has shown form verging on fairly useful over hurdles, so he makes a fair amount of appeal now going chasing in an ordinary-looking affair. Gladiatorial and Jenny Flex head up the opposition.

16:45 Downpatrick Beginners Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.83/1 +53%) Return Fire	0.83 0.83/1(+53%)	(2) Return Fire 0.83/1, Won twice last November, including conditionals event here. Wasn't disgraced subsequently, just found wanting for stamina in a marathon event at Perth on his final outing. This trip could be on short side for him but he's respected. Solid first chase campaign last season, albeit over further; respected on reappearance.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.33/1 +45%) En Meme Temps	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(5) En Meme Temps 3.33/1, Beat a next-time-out winner when scoring in a heavy ground contest over C&D in March. Found to have bled when down the field on his next outing and is best watched after summer absence. Patchy profile but won over C&D in March on sole previous course visit; interesting.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -11%) Kaphumor	10 10/1(-11%)	(7) Kaphumor 10/1, Winless since 2021 and has pulled up on 3 of his last 4 outings, so hard to have any faith in on return. On a dangerous mark but badly out of form earlier this year & returns with plenty to prove.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 +11%) Follow Your Arrow	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Follow Your Arrow 4/1, Sole win came over C&D last summer and he produced another good effort when runner-up here in May. Arrives after a pair of below-par performances but could prove dangerous if scaling a revival. Below par at Cartmel in July but has had a break since & Hexham brings out the best in him.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -133%) A Cheap Thrill	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) A Cheap Thrill 28/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Emmet Mullins who hasn't fired as yet for current stable and was well held when unseating late at Market Rasen last time. He's fallen/unseated on two of his last three starts and is now 0-18; others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

En Meme Temps hasn't always been the most consistent but he's well treated ahead of this reappearance and must go on the shortlist along with C&D winner Follow Your Arrow. Preference, however, is for RETURN FIRE, who struggled in the Highland National when last seen but has gone well when fresh previously and, from just 1lb above his last winning mark, this might be a good opportunity.

IMAC WOOD still appeals as potentially well-treated on his French form with a recent wind-op seemingly having helped him regain his spark, so can strike if coping with the quick turnaround. Return Fire largely held his form well last season and is respected, despite the trip perhaps being on the short side for him, with Follow Your Arrow just about preferred for third.

16:55 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 +8%) Inishmot Prince	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(1) Inishmot Prince 11/2, Three-time C&D winner. 15/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Visor back on. Looks competitive on form eased in class. A 5-time course winner; slowly away over 6f latest; hasn't convinced a turnaround is near.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/1 -83%) Eglish	11 11/1(-83%)	(11) Eglish 11/1, Five-time course winner. Thirty-one runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D. Off 175 days. Visor back on. Can make presence felt. 5 of her 6 wins have come here but no wins at 5f and may need this after 175 days off.
3	12 3rd (12) (12/1 -71%) Red Cymbal	12 12/1(-71%)	(12) Red Cymbal 12/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 63 Flat runs. 14/1, third of 10 in claimer at Laytown (7f) 24 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Anthony McCann. Blinkers back on. Losing run since 2020 C&D win; shaped like return to form may be imminent at Laytown.
4	13 4th (13) (11/1 -38%) Silver Nemo	11 11/1(-38%)	(13) Silver Nemo 11/1, 33/1, below form thirteenth of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Won twice in April 2021 but no other wins; hasn't been shaping like a win is near.
5th	14 5th (14) (50/1 -52%) Suityourselfboss	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Suityourselfboss 50/1, Last of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f). Off 11 months. Down in trip. Uphill task. Seven-race maiden; looks vulnerable down at the minimum returning from 331 days off.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/2 +31%) Zig Zag Zyggy	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(9) Zig Zag Zyggy 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in July. 15/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Well handicapped if he can bounce back. A 7-time winner incl' C&D; well below form last twice but AW may help.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -40%) Astral Beat	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Astral Beat 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at the Curragh (5f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Blinkers back on. Struggling for form on turf of late; best form in Britain came on AW though.
8th	10 8th (10) (28/1 +0%) Just Another	28 28/1(+0%)	(10) Just Another 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 100/1, ninth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f) 86 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. 1-20; sole win came at 5f on AW but hard to fancy on what he's shown on these shores.
9th	3 9th (3) (12/1 +0%) Ferrari Desert	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Ferrari Desert 12/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Leopardstown (7f, good) 43 days ago. Back down in trip. Must improve to defy current mark. Highly promising 3rd in a maiden on return; hasn't replicated form over further since.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (22/1 -57%) Californiagoldrush	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Californiagoldrush 22/1, Visored for 1st time, fifth of 8 in maiden claimer (9/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Needs to build on that. Is 0-11; only beaten 2l in a claimer here last week but 5lb rise makes life tough.
10th	5 10th (5) (9/2 +40%) Geological	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(5) Geological 9/2, Eight-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 38 days ago. Significantly down in trip. 17-time winner but never won over 5f; running okay in defeat over 1m when last seen.
11th	7 11th (7) (7/1 -17%) Havana Notion	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Havana Notion 7/1, Winner at Tipperary in July. Fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 10/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Off the mark with 5f win earlier in summer and shaped like he may return to form latest.
12th	8 12th (8) (10/1 +17%) Eruption	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Eruption 10/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, seventeenth of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 60 days ago. Below form latest; 2nd in 2 runs before; losing run mounting up but down to a good mark.
13th	6 13th (6) (25/1 -25%) Different Look	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Different Look 25/1, Last of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 18/1) 40 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and bounce back called for. Lost her way since h'capping; feasibly treated on pick of maiden form; 5f may help.

LTO Selection:

ERUPTION was unsuited by soft at Naas, but has previous form at this level and now looks ahead of the handicapper. Her five all-weather runs are poor, but were contested over unsuitable distances and she now drops to five furlongs running from a career-low rating and under a 7lb claimer. Havana Notion is also suited by five furlongs and has all-weather form. He ran OK here recently, drops in distance, and is ridden by a 7lb claimer. Californiagoldrush ran well enough in a recent claimer and while raised 5lb, is proven on this surface, although she drops back in distance. Inishmot Prince is a five-time course winner who has been out of form, but his rating has fallen. The admirable Geological is in form, but will be unsuited by this distance. Eglish has also been running reasonably well, but would prefer slightly further. Red Cymbal's recent form is also over longer trips and he hasn't won since January 2020.

Competitive stuff but INISHMOT PRINCE drops in class in re-fitted headgear so he could be the answer. James McAuley-trained pair Eglish and Red Cymbal head the opposition.

HAVANA NOTION shaped like a return to form may be imminent here last week and a return to the minimum could be in his favour

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Rohaan	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Rohaan 2/1, Yet to hit top form this season but he's a smart sprinter at his best and wasn't beaten far when seventh in the 24-runner Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good) recently, despite encountering traffic problems. Has won 4 times over this C&D (the latest off a 7 lb higher mark last summer) and he's a big player. Ascot specialist; well handicapped on best form; not beaten far in Ayr Gold Cup last time.
2	13 2nd (13) (16/1 -33%) English Oak	16 16/1(-33%)	(13) English Oak 16/1, Left debut effort well behind when scoring at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in July and improved again when third of 11 in novice at Newmarket 16 days later. Safely held on handicap debut at the York Ebor meeting last time but this 3-y-o retains potential. Promising prior to only eighth (too free) on handicap debut at York; sharply down in trip.
3	14 3rd (14) (16/1 +0%) Mitrosonfire	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Mitrosonfire 16/1, Dual winner last year and produced his best effort of the season when going close at Sandown (7f, good) where he was the only one to lay a glove on the all-the-way winner. Return to this trip will not be a problem and he's another with an each-way chance. Good second at Sandown last time; C&D winner earlier in career; could have a say.
4	18 4th (18) (14/1 -27%) Yaaser	14 14/1(-27%)	(18) Yaaser 14/1, Often misses the break but he arrives at the very top of his game, coming with a customary late surge for win number 6 of his career at Southwell (6f) last month. 5 lb higher mark looks manageable and should make his presence felt. Best recent effort when swooping late to win Racing League event at Southwell; in the mix.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/2 +44%) Lethal Nymph	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Lethal Nymph 9/2, Back-to-back C&D winner last September and though more miss than hit so far this season, there was nothing at all wrong with his latest effort at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) where he chased home one that looks destined for graded company. Remains on an attractive mark and he's one to consider. 2022 winner; clear signs of return to form when second at Doncaster last time; big player.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +13%) Dark Thirty	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Dark Thirty 14/1, Likeable sort who proved most willing when adding to his tally in 6-runner Newmarket handicap (7f, good) on penultimate start. Decent effort off this 3 lb higher mark at Doncaster since but will need to produce a clear career-best in order to emerge on top here. Rallied to score over 7f at Newmarket in August; this drop back to 6f isn't sure to suit.
7th	11 7th (11) (22/1 -10%) Tiger Crusade	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Tiger Crusade 22/1, Back in the winning groove when getting on top close home at Newmarket (6f, good) in July. Good second in a competitive Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton next time and he's certainly not without each-way hope. Arrives after Newmarket win and fine AW second; one to take seriously from in-form yard.
8th	16 8th (16) (22/1 +12%) Dream For Gold	22 22/1(+12%)	(16) Dream For Gold 22/1, Sole success to date was gained in an AW novice but he went close in 6f turf handicaps at Epsom and Newmarket in July. However, form has dipped since and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Twice a creditable second in the summer but well held in big fields last three starts.
9th	17 9th (17) (40/1 -100%) Kuwait City	40 40/1(-100%)	(17) Kuwait City 40/1, Both wins gained at York, the latest in a 5f handicap in May. Mixed bag since and while he found just one too good at Yarmouth (6f, soft) recently, he was no match for the winner and this is a tougher assignment. Never the slightest threat when 5l second in a small field at Yarmouth; needs a revival.
10th	9 10th (9) (20/1 -25%) Silver Samurai	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Silver Samurai 20/1, Dual 6f winner last season and opened his 2023 account at the seventh time of asking when landing a 15-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good). Another sound effort when third upped to 7f at Sandown 3 weeks ago and he's in with an each-way shout. Won greys handicap at Newmarket in August but now back up in the weights; others preferred.
11th	5 11th (5) (9/1 +25%) Executive Decision	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Executive Decision 9/1, Juvenile winner for Jessica Harrington (sold 82,000 gns) who has progressed into a useful sprinter for new yard, bagging 6f handicaps at Goodwood and Chepstow in August. 7f appeared to stretch her at Doncaster last time and place possibilities back down in trip here. Winner at Goodwood and Chepstow and possibly stretched by 7f last time; not ruled out.
12th	2 12th (2) (17/2 -21%) King's Lynn	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(2) King's Lynn 17/2, Landed Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and, though winless since, he has posted several solid efforts in defeat this year. Sixth of 22 in the Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good to soft) last time and, now 2 lb lower, he has to enter calculations. 5lb lower than when close ninth in Wokingham over C&D; impossible to discount.
13th	12 13th (12) (50/1 -79%) Dusky Lord	50 50/1(-79%)	(12) Dusky Lord 50/1, Signed off last season with a clear-cut success in the 6f Ayr Silver Cup for Roger Varian. Well below that level in a handful of appearances for new connections this year, though, and he's hard to warm to. Down the field in four runs since joining current yard and has plenty to prove.
14th	10 14th (10) (12/1 +45%) Tough Enough	12 12/1(+45%)	(10) Tough Enough 12/1, Promising at 2 yrs and winner of handicaps at Windsor (6f) and Sandown (7f) during the summer, either side of a creditable effort in a valuable contest at Newmarket. Best to draw a line through his latest effort but this demands a sizeable step forward in any case. Progressive; three wins in four runs before having an excuse on latest start; interesting.
15th	3 15th (3) (80/1 -60%) Anthem National	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Anthem National 80/1, Fine second to Commanche Falls in listed race at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) on final outing for Joseph O'Brien in July. However, he has struggled in 2 starts since joining present yard and now has plenty to prove. Well held twice since big-money transfer to current yard; needs to turn over a new leaf.
16th	4 16th (4) (20/1 +20%) Tanmawwy	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Tanmawwy 20/1, Good start to this season when going close at Newbury in April and did the job well when resuming winning ways at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in July. Has completely misfired both starts since, though, and needs to bounce back. Decisive Windsor winner; possibly unsuited by Goodwood since and could bounce back.

LTO Selection:

DARK THIRTY had a few of these behind when third over this trip at Newmarket's July Festival and has held his form well over 7f since, tasting success at the same venue. The son of Starspangledbanner could relish the return to this distance and is just preferred to C&D winner Lethal Nymph, who was runner-up at Doncaster over an extended 6f last month and is now only 1lb higher. King's Lynn and Mitrosonfire are just a couple more to consider.

A belated first success of the season could be on the cards for ROHAAN, who failed to justify support when finishing seventh in the Ayr Gold Cup but that effort can be upgraded a touch and this four-time C&D winner has slipped to a very attractive mark. Redemption Time put in a good shift when second to a rival at the top of his game here last month and he is feared most ahead of stablemate Lethal Nymph. Cases can also be made for King's Lynn and Yaaser.

Clive Cox has two strong candidates in a competitive sprint, LETHAL NYMPH getting the vote just ahead of Redemption Time.

17:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +33%) Sir Gabrial	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(4) Sir Gabrial 6/4, Promising sort. 7/1 and displayed ability amidst greenness when fourth of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) on debut 22 days ago, slowly away. May well do better. Shaped with inexperience when fourth on debut and there can be optimism he'll improve.
2	5 2nd (5) (20/1 +0%) Amasar	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Amasar 20/1, In good hands but little short-term promise when sixth of 8 in maiden at this C&D on debut 25 days ago. May be able to leave initial performance behind at some point, but transformation needed.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +33%) Across Earth	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Across Earth 4/1, Foaled April 18. 22,000 gns yearling, Golden Horn colt. Half-brother to 9f/1¼m winner Goblet of Fire. Newmarket trainer has healthy 17% strike-rate here and no surprise to see big run on debut.
4	8 4th (8) (10/3 -67%) Manos Arriba	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(8) Manos Arriba 10/3, Twice-raced gelding. Second of 7 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, soft, 13/2) 15 days ago, no match for winner. That puts him right in the mix. Runner-up at Yarmouth on second start and he's a leading contender under Hollie Doyle.
5th	9 5th (9) (25/1 -108%) Paddy Mayne	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Paddy Mayne 25/1, Foaled February 2. €20,000 yearling, Massaat gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Lucymai and 2-y-o 6f winner Bobby Vee. Dam temperamental 2-y-o 6f winner. Newcomer; 80-1 when he was withdrawn having refused to enter the stalls here in August.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 +18%) Flying Fletcher	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Flying Fletcher 9/2, Thrice-raced colt. 6/1, last of 9 in novice event at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Needs to leave that run well behind switched to the AW. Tailed off on two of his three runs but good third in between; strong claims on that form.
7th	7 7th (7) (200/1 -100%) King Of Cali	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) King Of Cali 200/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 100/1, last of 8 in novice event at Beverley (7.4f, heavy) 10 days ago, slowly away. Triple-figure odds on all three runs; yet to beat a single rival.
8th	6 8th (6) (80/1 +20%) King For A Day	80 80/1(+20%)	(6) King For A Day 80/1, Twice-raced colt. 150/1, sixth of 7 in novice event at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, slowly away. Massive odds and tailed off on both starts.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 -78%) Greatest Glory	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Greatest Glory 16/1, Foaled April 21. €25,000 yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Dam, lightly-raced maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Duke of Firenze out of Fillies' Mile/Coronation Stakes winner Nannina. Trainer has enjoyed 2yo success here lately; not ruled out on debut.

LTO Selection:

MANOS ARRIBA appreciated a step up in trip when progressing from his debut to finish second at Yarmouth, and Ed Dunlop's gelding makes plenty of appeal in his bid to go one better. Sir Gabrial is capable of being in the mix based on his first start when fourth at Ffos Las, while Flying Fletcher could have a say if repeating his Doncaster third rather than his latest performance at Ripon.

SIR GABRIAL did quite well to finish fourth starting out at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago given how green he was and with improvement forthcoming, he could be the answer. With Flying Fletcher very disappointing last time, Manos Arriba could be the chief threat, while any support for a newcomer should be noted, too.

17:10 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 +43%) Sassified	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Sassified 8/1, Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh and was progressing well over hurdles prior to a blip at Newton Abbot last time. Likely to get back on the up. Struggled off his new mark when beaten 14l at Newton Abbot last time; same mark here.
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 +25%) First Quest	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) First Quest 12/1, Operating below best since joining current stable, including on the Flat, so returns to this sphere with plenty to prove. Four wins over hurdles but has yet to rediscover his form since moving yards.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Beat The Heat	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Beat The Heat 4/1, On the up when last seen over hurdles, winning three times at this track, and he arrives on the back of a career-best Flat effort when scoring at Bath. Makes plenty of appeal. Won this last year; returns on the back of a Flat win; tough mark but can go well.
4	12 4th (12) (40/1 +50%) Steven Seagull	40 40/1(+50%)	(12) Steven Seagull 40/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and not even at that level over hurdles so far. Firmly up against it from out of the weights. Limited maiden and he's a long way out of the weights for handicap debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (17/2 +53%) Only Fools	8.5 17/2(+53%)	(9) Only Fools 17/2, Fair Flat winner in France and hit the crossbar in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot and Worcester in May/June. Has held form since and is likely to be on the premises again. Dual Flat winner; 0-8 hurdling but has placed form and latest run wasn't bad.
6th	7 6th (7) (80/1 -220%) Mi Sueno	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Mi Sueno 80/1, Visored for 1st time, first run since leaving Peter John Flood when last of 9 in minor event (7/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 57 days ago. Shaped quite well over hurdles prior to that but still has a bit to prove. Placed over hurdles but ran poorly when visored on final Flat start (stable debut).
7th	5 7th (5) (15/2 +12%) Belgarum	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(5) Belgarum 15/2, Runner-up on handicap debut at this course in March and backed it up with a solid fifth at Plumpton. Should be on the premises if ready to go after 6 months off. Promise in two spring handicaps; had wind op and now goes in a tongue-tie..
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 -45%) No Worries	16 16/1(-45%)	(10) No Worries 16/1, Won 3 times over hurdles in 2021/22 season and struck on Ludlow chase debut last November. Let down by his jumping/attitude since then, so this return to the smaller obstacles could help. Two of his three hurdle wins were in Jersey; hasn't been running that well over fences.
9th	3 9th (3) (6/1 -50%) Sami Bear	6 6/1(-50%)	(3) Sami Bear 6/1, Returned to winning ways in handicap at Kempton in February. After 12 weeks off, saddle slipped when in contention there next time and fell early on latest outing at Plumpton. Off 145 days since but remains with potential. Had a good spring; still on a fair mark and can show his form when fresh.
10th	4 10th (4) (18/1 -200%) Sarsen	18 18/1(-200%)	(4) Sarsen 18/1, Positive enough start over hurdles when second in 6-runner maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) last year. Disappointing handicap debut next time but has left Alan King (also off 11 months) since and warrants a market check. Off for a year; has been placed; new trainer goes with a tongue-tie; market can guide.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 +55%) Abbeyhill	9 9/1(+55%)	(11) Abbeyhill 9/1, Winning pointer but well beaten in bumper/over hurdles. It's easy to look elsewhere. Held by Sir Rock on latest clash and not helped by being 9lb out of the weights.
6	6 \|RR\| (6) (7/2 +36%) Sir Rock	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Sir Rock 7/2, Irish point winner who left previous hurdling form behind when landing a 12-runner handicap at this course 149 days ago. Obvious claims if he returns in the same mood. 5lb higher than for his decisive 2m5f win here in May; just two runs for this yard.

LTO Selection:

BEAT THE HEAT was in fine fettle when last seen over hurdles at this track in November 2022, when making it three course victories for the year, and the six-year-old arrives following a recent success on the level at Bath. It would be no surprise to see him pick up where he left off over timber. A wind operation and a tongue-tie may benefit Belgarum, who performed with promise on both attempts in handicap company in the spring. Sir Rock, a winner here in May, and Sassified appeal most of the remainder.

BEAT THE HEAT has an excellent record at this track and is fresh from an improved effort on the Flat, so he's fancied to add to a good hurdling strike rate. Sami Bear and Sassified both remain with potential and are feared.

One who might go well is BELGARUM, who has had wind surgery since making a solid start to his life handicaps back in the spring.

17:15 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (17/2 +29%) Greenway Machine	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(10) Greenway Machine 17/2, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 22/1, fifth of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Probably worth taking on. Must have been flattered to some extent here last time when well out of the weights.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +56%) Reddys Island	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) Reddys Island 7/2, First run since leaving Liam Lennon when seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to firm, 15/8). Off 13 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Winning pointer who hasn't shown much under rules; lots to prove on the face of it.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 +68%) Definetly Darsi	7 7/1(+68%)	(9) Definetly Darsi 7/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (17/2) at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 5 days ago, beaten some way out. Blinkers back on. Has yet to be placed over fences and he ran no race last time at Killarney.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +13%) Full Noise	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Full Noise 14/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in May. Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25f, soft, 20/1) 35 days ago. Three poor runs since winning over shorter around here earlier in the year.
5th	4 5th (4) (25/1 +50%) Rust To Riches	25 25/1(+50%)	(4) Rust To Riches 25/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (21.7f, good) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has been tailed off or pulled up in his previous handicap chases.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (16/1 +36%) Bearwithmenow	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Bearwithmenow 16/1, Modest winner at 24f over hurdles. Running creditably when fell in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.1f, soft, 10/1) 94 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. P. Flavin. Blinkers back on. Placed in a handicap chase at Tipperary in April but has fallen in his last two.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (3/1 -71%) Cathys Quest	3 3/1(-71%)	(2) Cathys Quest 3/1, 13/2, career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 28 days ago, staying on well. 12 lb higher for this chase debut but major claims all the same, provided she takes to the larger obstacles. Much improved for blinkers over hurdles and there are useful chasers in the family.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (5/1 -25%) Shantou Sisu	5 5/1(-25%)	(8) Shantou Sisu 5/1, Course winner. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap chase at Sligo (25.8f, heavy, 4/1) 9 days ago, driven out. Each-way chance. Modest overall strike-rate and had a lot of luck go his way when winning by 15l at Sligo.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/2 +31%) Steps Match	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Steps Match 11/2, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in July. 7/2, below form fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. Dual hurdle winner placed over fences; made mid-race mistake when below par in the latest.

LTO Selection:

SHANTOU SISU was left in the lead to win by a wide margin at Sligo and has prospects of going in again. He has extensive experience over fences and jockey Danny Mullins has the option of racing him prominently to make this a jumping test. The pair won over fences at this track in August last year. Cathys Quest really found her stride when slamming her rivals by 15 lengths in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month. If she is in the same mood on her chasing debut, she would hold every chance in this basement-grade handicap. Movie King kept on for third over flights on yielding ground in Navan last month. He is on a handy mark over fences, but wouldn't want the ground to be testing.

CATHYS QUEST improved a chunk when running away with a big-field handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month and, if able to perform to a similar level now switched to fences, a 12 lb rise in the weights may not be enough to stop her. Steps Match will have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward, while Movie King's best days are surely ahead of him and Shantou Sisu, who struck at Sligo recently, is also shortlisted.

17:20 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Dundalk Stakes 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (10/1 -82%) Harry's Bar	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Harry's Bar 10/1, Smart gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Fourteen wins from 48 Flat runs but was a fair way below his best when 9¼ lengths tenth of 13 to Hispanic in handicap at this course (6f) 52 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won this in 2021; below his best last time; freshened up and can win off a break.
2	5 2nd (5) (1.1/1 +51%) The Highway Rat	1.1 1.1/1(+51%)	(5) The Highway Rat 1.1/1, Smart gelding. 4-time C&D winner. Six wins from 17 Flat runs. Creditable third of 16 in handicap (6/1) at the Curragh (5f, soft) 13 days ago, running on. Leading chance on these terms. Won this last year; big runs in two Curragh premier handicaps lately; big player back here.
3	1 3rd (1) (28/1 +30%) Arnhem	28 28/1(+30%)	(1) Arnhem 28/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner. Latest win at the Curragh in August but finished a long way behind Big Gossey in big-field handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Faces an uphill task. Was 13l behind Big Gossey in the Bold Lad handicap since and has a lot on his plate today.
4	2 4th (2) (2.75/1 -83%) Big Gossey	2.75 2.75/1(-83%)	(2) Big Gossey 2.75/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Landed a big-field sprint handicap at the Curragh in September and showed even better form in defeat when second of 9 in Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, sticking to task. Obvious player. Better than ever this year on turf; big chance if repeating that improvement to AW.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -33%) Lady Tilbury	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Lady Tilbury 16/1, Useful filly. Latest win at Tipperary in August but soundly held back up in grade in Ballyogan Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good, 14/1) 40 days ago. Decent runs both AW starts (over C&D); can run well if back to her best.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 +10%) Hispanic	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Hispanic 9/2, Useful colt. Latest win here in August. Faced a stiff task when well held in Prix du Petit Couvert at Longchamp (5f, good to firm, 11/1) 26 days ago. Return to all-weather looks a good move. Won a 6f handicap here in August; well below form in a French Group 3 since.

LTO Selection:

THE HIGHWAY RAT is a track-and-trip specialist and can turn around mid-September Curragh form with Big Gossey. A Group 3 winner over C&D in 2021, he is holding his form and ran well at the Curragh twice recently. The five-year-old is very closely matched with Harry's Bar on their most recent meetings in September and October 2022, but the eight-year-old Harry's Bar may have lost a little pace in the intervening period and was well held recently. Big Gossey is another C&D winner and while now in rude health, is a fraction better over six furlongs on turf. Lady Tilbury likes this distance and is ground-versatile on turf, but has yet to prove herself on this surface. Hispanic won here in August, but finished last of seven in a Longchamp Group 3 recently. Arnhem needs to improve.

THE HIGHWAY RAT finished a few places behind Big Gossey in a big-field handicap at the Curragh last month, but he didn't help himself with a tardy start that day and, with his all-weather record very difficult to crab, he's fancied to gain revenge on his old rival and land this race for a second year running. Hispanic has a bit to find but he impressed on his first try on an artificial surface here in August and shouldn't be taken lightly.

Though last year's winner THE HIGHWAY RAT was behind Big Gossey on turf in the Bold Lad handicap last month, he can reverse the form

17:30 Dundalk Stakes 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (5/1 -11%) Panning For Gold	5 5/1(-11%)	(11) Panning For Gold 5/1, 4 wins from 7 runs this year. 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 47 days ago. That form is proving strong so he's a player despite taking a 7 lb rise. Scored comfortably at Southwell last time, taking record in handicaps to 4-6; progressive.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +55%) Tajawal	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(5) Tajawal 9/4, Winner at Ayr in June. 3/1, creditable ¾-length third of 12 to Starshiba in handicap at this C&D 69 days ago. Needs considering. Close third behind Starshiba and Miami Thunder over C&D ten weeks ago; gelded since.
3	12 3rd (12) (11/1 +8%) Cusack	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Cusack 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 9/1, good fourth of 12 over C&D 7 days ago. On the upgrade recently so he merits serious consideration despite being 2 lb out of the handicap. In good form and suited by Newcastle but has something to prove in this grade.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 -144%) Archduke Ferdinand	22 22/1(-144%)	(8) Archduke Ferdinand 22/1, Latest win at Doncaster in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. Won twice on turf this summer but inconsistent otherwise this year.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 +0%) Siam Fox	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Siam Fox 20/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in May. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago so needs to bounce back. Has lacked consistency since making all at Yarmouth in May.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +13%) Starshiba	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Starshiba 7/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. 100/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago. Can give a good account. Successful in his last two visits to Newcastle (March/July); not dismissed.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +25%) Whitefeathersfall	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Whitefeathersfall 12/1, 9/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 44 days ago, never nearer. Makes tapeta debut. Not easy to make a case for. Hasn't progressed from his turf win in summer 2022; now switches to AW.
8th	6 8th (6) (40/1 -100%) Spirit Genie	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Spirit Genie 40/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm). Off 138 days. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Jessica Harrington with more needed. Sold for 8,000gns and gelded since last Irish run; market can guide.
9th	1 9th (1) (14/1 -155%) Colourful Dream	14 14/1(-155%)	(1) Colourful Dream 14/1, Thrice-raced winner. 85/40, won 7-runner minor event at Southwell (8.1f) with plenty in hand. Off 19 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby and no forlorn hope. Scored easily at Southwell on final start for Charlie Appleby; absent for 19 months since.
10th	2 10th (2) (9/2 +50%) Miami Thunder	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(2) Miami Thunder 9/2, C&D winner. Winner here in June. 11/2, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 36 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Back down in trip. Has work to do. Improved form over C&D on first two starts for current yard; below par over 1m2f since.
11th	10 11th (10) (14/1 +44%) Oh So Charming	14 14/1(+44%)	(10) Oh So Charming 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good, 14/1) 88 days ago. Others have achieved more. May be capable of progress back down in trip; solid promise over 1m at novice level.

LTO Selection:

Representing the in-form Simon and Ed Crisford yard, TAJAWAL bounced back to form with a close-up third over C&D in July. A subsequent gelding operation may have unlocked some potential in the three-year-old and he is fancied to gain a second success of the season off only 1lb higher here. Colourful Dream was quite taking in her breakthrough success in a novice event at Southwell in March 2022 and is feared most on handicap/stable debut, despite a long absence. The progressive Panning For Gold also warrants respect.

PANNING FOR GOLD is enjoying an excellent season and fancied to bag a fifth win with the form of his latest Southwell success proving very strong. C&D winner Cusack is feared most despite being 2 lb out of the handicap, with in-form duo Theme Park and Tajawal in the mix too.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Dundalk Listed 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (3/1 -33%) Pipsy	3 3/1(-33%)	(12) Pipsy 3/1, Promising Kodiac filly who readily landed 11-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Stable having good spell and she can make her mark in stronger company. Impressive 6f Curragh maiden win on soft; this is a different test but not ruled out.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.75/1 +56%) Alabama	1.75 1.75/1(+56%)	(3) Alabama 1.75/1, Fairly useful colt. 4/9, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this C&D 14 days ago by ¾ length from Emerald Banner, always holding on. Stable having good spell. Tongue strap on 1st time. In the mix. Got off the mark in a C&D novice last time and is able to hold his own in this company.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 +20%) Ashwiyaa	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Ashwiyaa 16/1, Fairly useful filly. Career best when winning 10-runner maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm, 2/1) 28 days ago, driven out. This is tougher but she's still not discounted. Finally got off the mark at Down Royal last time; needs to find improvement.
4	13 4th (13) (11/1 -47%) Rush Queen	11 11/1(-47%)	(13) Rush Queen 11/1, Fairly useful filly. Latest win at Naas in August. 4¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Megarry in listed race at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and needs considering. Dual winner was 3rd in a Curragh Listed before a lesser Fairyhouse run and has to rebound.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 +13%) Son Of Corballis	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Son Of Corballis 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 4¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Asean in listed race at the Curragh (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 47 days ago. Much respected on polytrack debut. Beat Alabama a neck in a Tipperary listed in July but has been below that twice since.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/2 +36%) Chandigah	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Chandigah 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Letsbefrankaboutit in Round Tower Stakes (12/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) 41 days ago. Can go well again. Maiden has run some fine races in defeat, notably a Curragh Group 3 last time; player.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -25%) Brighter	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Brighter 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 5¼ lengths eighth of 9 to Asean in listed race at the Curragh (5f, good to soft, 25/1) 47 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Won a C&D maiden in April but held in stronger company since; tongue-tie.
8th	4 8th (4) (125/1 -89%) Buddy Batt	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Buddy Batt 125/1, Lightly-raced winner. Below form fifth of 10 in nursery at Naas (5f, good to soft, 5/2) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Darren Bunyan. Very hard to make a case for. Bellewstown maiden winner but has a lot to find in this company.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 +52%) Bella Colombia	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Bella Colombia 16/1, Course winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 28/1, 5½ lengths seventh of 10 to Letsbefrankaboutit in Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) 41 days ago. Difficult ask. Shock winner of a 6f maiden here but held in Group 3 since; needs improvement.
10th	11 10th (11) (11/1 +67%) Nikki Swango	11 11/1(+67%)	(11) Nikki Swango 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 14-runner maiden at this course (6f, 2/1) 14 days ago, always holding on. Possibilities. Got off the mark in a 6f maiden here last time but has a fair bit to find in this company.

LTO Selection:

Royal Ascot winner VALIANT FORCE can defy top weight. Winner of the Norfolk Stakes, he was subsequently beaten a long way in the Prix Morny but that form is very strong, with the winner following up with another top-level triumph, while the high-class third and fourth were each placed at Group 1 level next time. He debuts on the all-weather, but likes fast ground so should be fine. Pipsy won really well on easy ground at the Curragh and while she drops in distance and debuts on the all-weather, she remains unexposed and should also progress. Alabama was beaten a neck by Son Of Corballis (well beaten recently) in July, but is now 3lb better off and won over C&D last month, beating Emerald Banner. Chandigah finished third in a Group 3 in August, but drops to this distance for the first time and debuts on the all-weather. Rush Queen has place claims.

PIPSY looked a useful prospect when going in at the Curragh last time and is fancied to take this step up in class in her stride. Curragh runner-up Chandigah rates the chief threat to Ger Lyons's exciting filly ahead of Majestic Beauty and Valiant Force.

Though VALIANT FORCE (nap) carries a 7lb penalty for his Group 2 Norfolk Stakes success, he should be suited by AW and defy that

18:00 Dundalk Listed 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 -22%) Strangerontheshore	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Strangerontheshore 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Remains below last winning mark and isn't discounted. 0-4 on AW but good chance off current mark if taking well to first-time headgear.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 +33%) Copper Mountain	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Copper Mountain 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Confirmed return to form when fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. Beaten only 2l in each of her last two races; still well treated on peak form.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +27%) Spirit Of Bowland	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Spirit Of Bowland 4/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Probably needed run after 5-month break, seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 17 days ago. Should be sharper now and isn't ruled out. Spring AW hat-trick included two course wins; below par last month on return from layoff.
4	6 4th (6) (9/4 +18%) Eleven Eleven	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(6) Eleven Eleven 9/4, C&D winner. 4/1, very good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Remains below last winning mark and has good chance on form. Suited by the return to this venue last week and can build on that revived effort.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/1 -83%) Dance Angel	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Dance Angel 11/1, Winner at Catterick in June. 16/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 35 days ago, never nearer. Needs a couple of these to falter. Unable to build on 7f maiden win but this new trip may help.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +17%) Asdaa	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Asdaa 5/1, C&D winner. Ran better than for a while from a slipping mark when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 11/1) 43 days ago. Respected. Not quite at the top of his game of late; however, has possibilities back in Class 6.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 +40%) Armoured	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Armoured 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap (50/1) at York (10.2f, soft) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Difficult ask. Hopes of improvement are pinned on the switch to AW.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 -8%) Jewel Of Kabeir	7 7/1(-8%)	(8) Jewel Of Kabeir 7/1, Only out of the frame once this season, well suited by the emphasis on stamina when third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago. Should go well again. Maiden who has been largely consistent this term; ran creditably over C&D on Monday.

LTO Selection:

Eleven Eleven is likely to prove popular after recently filling the runner-up spot over track and trip and the five-year-old must merit respect operating off the same mark. Nevertheless, JEWEL OF KABEIR makes slightly more appeal having finished third from an uncompromising position over C&D on Monday. Copper Mountain has been running into form of late and a further 1lb drop in the ratings also brings the daughter of Sir Percy into the equation.

ELEVEN ELEVEN was strong in the market and wasn't beaten too far when runner-up from this mark over C&D last week, so Jessica Macey's gelding is fancied to go one better. Spirit of Bowland landed a hat-trick in the spring and should be much closer to form after his recent return, so also makes appeal, with the consistent Jewel of Kabeir taken to round out the placings.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
15	15 (15) (28/1 -12%) Victor's Choice	28 28/1(-12%)	(15) Victor's Choice 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 200/1) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE. Low-key form in 3 runs so far; tough ask on h'cap bow; tongue-tie now tried; reserve.
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +55%) King Of Gosford	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(3) King Of Gosford 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in nursery (15/2) at the Curragh (7f, good) 41 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not completely dismissed for all that he might be better suited by 6f. Encouraging runs over 7f in maidens; didn't build on that in h'cap debut; may need relief.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +38%) Courageous Strike	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Courageous Strike 10/1, 100/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in minor event at the Curragh (6.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Was 2nd on debut in May; struggled in some tough company since; this is more realistic.
3	4 3rd (4) (5.5/1 +31%) Cuban Confusion	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(4) Cuban Confusion 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 66/1) 51 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Similar level of form in 3 maiden starts; can be slowly away and doesn't look well treated.
4	10 4th (10) (7/1 -155%) Tai Tam Bay	7 7/1(-155%)	(10) Tai Tam Bay 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, very good third of 8 in nursery at Cork (6f, soft, 9/1) 10 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has good chance on form. 0-5 but placed in each of her last 3 starts; only beaten 1l latest and 7f on AW may suit.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 -175%) Masonbrook Meadow	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Masonbrook Meadow 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at this course (6f) 52 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to prove switched to nurseries. Promise on debut but not at same level twice since; up in trip on h'cap/yard debut.
6th	11 6th (11) (33/1 -83%) Hispanolita	33 33/1(-83%)	(11) Hispanolita 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (33/1) at this course (6f) 52 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. More required. Promising 4th in a maiden on debut but struggled twice since including here last time.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 +20%) The Bear Trap	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) The Bear Trap 4/1, Unreliable type. Visored for 1st time, respectable second of 8 in claimer at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft, 6/4) 18 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Is 0-6; runner-up in his last two outings; warrants respect on yard debut.
8th	12 8th (12) (10/1 +50%) Poppadom	10 10/1(+50%)	(12) Poppadom 10/1, Visored for 1st time, last of 8 in nursery (8/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Stamina in doubt over this trip. Didn't take to a visor (discarded) when last of 8 last week; stiff enough mark.
9th	13 9th (13) (66/1 -32%) Loveforce	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Loveforce 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Punchestown (7f, good to soft, 200/1) 23 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Very hard to make a case for. Poor form in three starts so far and the handicapper has taken no chances; hood on.
10th	7 10th (7) (20/1 -43%) St Laurence's Gate	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) St Laurence's Gate 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at the Curragh (6.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Beaten 5l in a Curragh maiden on 2nd start but shown nothing in 3 runs since; AW debut.
11th	5 11th (5) (20/1 +20%) Interestnpenalties	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Interestnpenalties 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, fourth of 6 in nursery at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy, 14/1) 8 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not completely dismissed. Regressing with each run and beaten 11l on h'cap bow last week; needs to improve for AW.
12th	9 12th (9) (16/1 -146%) Guest Star	16 16/1(-146%)	(9) Guest Star 16/1, 13/2, respectable eighth of 13 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to soft) 22 days ago, having to pick way through. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Drop in trip not neccessarily in his favour. Is 0-6; only beaten a neck in a 1m maiden claimer 2 starts ago but form has not worked out.
13th	14 13th (14) (66/1 -230%) Little Miss Peppi	66 66/1(-230%)	(14) Little Miss Peppi 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in nursery at Naas (5f, good to soft, 14/1) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Others make more appeal. Was 2nd in 3-runner novice but flattered by that; struggled on handicap debut last time.
14th	8 14th (8) (16/1 +0%) Tartaraghan	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Tartaraghan 16/1, Fifth of 8 in claimer (12/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Makes handicap debut. One of her better efforts when beaten 5l in a claimer last week; needs more on h'cap debut.

LTO Selection:

THE BEAR TRAP debuts for new connections, seems dependable, and is suited by this distance. He ran well in a similar Down Royal nursery last month (Poppadom fifth) and was subsequently claimed having again run well at Fairyhouse (Tartaraghan fifth). Guest Star, another ex-Jessica Harrington-trained runner, finished second in a Navan claimer in August and was then well held at Naas before changing hands. Tai Tam Bay has good recent form on easy ground, but encounters a different surface and steps up in distance. Masonbrook Meadow showed promise on debut and now runs in first-time cheekpieces, while King Of Gosford wasn't beaten too far in a better nursery recently.

TAI TAM BAY upped her game when third on nursery debut at Cork 10 days ago and another improved showing could be enough for her to open her account. The Bear Trap and King of Gosford look the chief dangers.

TAI TAM BAY has been running well on turf over 6f and there's every chance a step up in trip on AW could suit given her pedigree

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/1 -10%) Mr Heinz	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Mr Heinz 11/1, 5/1, shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when ninth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good) 39 days ago, ridden too aggressively. 13-race maiden but stretched by 1m2f the last twice and not a forlorn hope now back at 1m.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +20%) Urban Road	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Urban Road 2/1, Proved as good as ever when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Has to be taken seriously under a penalty. Blinkers back on. Two C&D wins since July; strong claims provided return to blinkers isn't a negative.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 +0%) My Roxanne	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) My Roxanne 5/1, Latest win here in June. Found run of good form coming to a halt here in August but no surprise to see her bounce back after a break. Won here in June and was denied a clear run here last time out; she's one to consider.
4	8 4th (8) (17/2 +58%) Camacho Star	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(8) Camacho Star 17/2, Latest win at Catterick in July. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 25/1) 15 days ago, wilting rather quickly once headed. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Two wins this year but has struggled more recently; hopes are pinned on the tongue-tie.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 -71%) Shahnaz	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Shahnaz 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gemma Tutty. Ran well at Carlisle on final two starts for Gemma Tutty; could be in mix on stable debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 -25%) Time To Rumble	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Time To Rumble 5/1, Scored at Ayr in July and returned to form when third of 13 at that venue (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. In the mix again with a repeat. Close third at Ayr a fortnight ago and he's a contender if he's on another going day.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/2 +55%) She's The Danger	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) She's The Danger 9/2, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Has gone well fresh before so not dismissed. Course winner who ran well two starts ago, and soft ground excuses her latest performance.
8th	5 8th (5) (20/1 -122%) Camusdarach	20 20/1(-122%)	(5) Camusdarach 20/1, Fair maiden who is struggling for form at present, again running poorly when 15 lengths second of 4 in maiden at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. The return to AW and the cheekpieces may help but he's been disappointing this year.

LTO Selection:

Urban Road recently gained a second C&D triumph in good fashion and is likely to be in the mix once more. However, a 5lb penalty puts the Alan Brown-trained gelding on a career-high mark and it could be worth taking him on. SHAHNAZ ticks plenty of boxes on her stable debut for Daragh Bourke, who is enjoying a fine season, with this contest looking a good starting point. Time To Rumble is relatively unexposed on the all-weather and is another to note.

MY ROXANNE was below form here on her most recent outing, but she'd been steadily progressive prior to that and is worth another chance to get back on the up after a break. Urban Road notched win number 4 of the season over C&D 10 days ago and has to be respected under a penalty, with Time To Rumble another to consider having returned to form at Ayr a fortnight ago.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Dundalk Listed 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (3.33/1 +33%) Mountain Bear	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(5) Mountain Bear 3.33/1, Useful colt. 7/1, 4¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Iberian in Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Sure to go well. Won Curragh maiden and kept smart company since; leading claims with AW likely to suit.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/1 -78%) Battle Cry	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Battle Cry 16/1, Creditable 7½ lengths fourth of 9 to Dancing Gemini in listed race (17/2) at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Improved form on last 2 starts, winning valuable York maiden before Listed 4th latest.
3	3 3rd (3) (66/1 -65%) Cuban Thunder	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Cuban Thunder 66/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis when well-beaten last of 4 to Henry Longfellow in National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago, folding. Out of depth in Gr 1 latest; promising form in Britain earlier in year but this is tougher.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +13%) Buyin Buyin	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Buyin Buyin 14/1, Course winner. Respectable 4½ lengths sixth of 10 to Letsbefrankaboutit in Round Tower Stakes (10/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) 41 days ago. Looks competitive on form. A 5f course winner on debut and won at Naas; well held in Gr 3s this term.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 -82%) Making Time	40 40/1(-82%)	(10) Making Time 40/1, Winner at Leopardstown in August. 66/1, very good 5½ lengths fifth of 9 to Kitty Rose in listed race at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Off the mark in maiden before Listed 5th latest but this looks tough for the grade.
6th	12 6th (12) (40/1 -150%) Nemonte	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Nemonte 40/1, 12/1, 8¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Kitty Rose in listed race at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm) 27 days ago, merely closing up late. Makes polytrack debut. Won 2 of her 5; better than she showed when slowly away latest; needs to raise her game.
7th	7 7th (7) (20/1 -43%) Ragga Bomb	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Ragga Bomb 20/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 4/6, won 6-runner maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm) 30 days ago, driven out. Open to progress. Built on promising debut when winning Cork maiden; more to come; 7f should be fine.
8th	6 8th (6) (100/1 -100%) Mr Saturday	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Mr Saturday 100/1, Below form third of 7 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 5/1) 22 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Five-race maiden who has shown ability but looks out of his depth at this level.
9th	11 9th (11) (12/1 -60%) Mysteries	12 12/1(-60%)	(11) Mysteries 12/1, Hooded for 1st time, creditable 5¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Vespertilio in Debutante Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 12/1) 48 days ago. Cork maiden winner and creditable runs in Group races since; 4th in Gr 2 latest.
10th	14 10th (14) (1/1 +60%) Rising Sign	1 1/1(+60%)	(14) Rising Sign 1/1, Highly promising sort. 9/4, won 10-runner maiden at Punchestown (7f, good to soft) on debut 23 days ago, soon clear. Yard in good form. Should go well again. 9-4 when making impressive winning debut last month; well bred and sister was AW winner.
11th	15 11th (15) (80/1 -100%) Absolute Advantage	80 80/1(-100%)	(15) Absolute Advantage 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Tipperary (7.5f, good to soft, 15/2) 33 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. RESERVE. Has shown ability in maidens but has a mountain to climb here; reserve.
12th	4 12th (4) (13/2 -117%) Kairyu	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(4) Kairyu 13/2, Promising sort. 2 wins from 2 runs this year. 4/1, won 8-runner Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh (6.3f, soft) 76 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Pearls And Rubies, driven out. Expected to be bang there. Green when winning at Naas on debut and relished step up in trip in Gr 3; form working out.
13th	8 13th (8) (50/1 -150%) Asian Daze	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Asian Daze 50/1, Fairly useful filly. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at the Curragh in August. Creditable third of 6 in minor event at Listowel (8f, soft, 9/1) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Followed up maiden win with another on h'cap debut but thwarted up in class since.
14th	13 14th (13) (150/1 -355%) Promo Queen	150 150/1(-355%)	(13) Promo Queen 150/1, Career best when winning 8-runner nursery (10/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Uphill task. Off the mark in Curragh h'cap latest but has mountain to climb to get involved here.

LTO Selection:

KAIRYU returns from a mini-break and steps up slightly in trip under a Group 2 penalty, but debuts for new owners and is an Irish 1,000 Guineas entrant. Her Curragh Group 3 success was admirable, with the runner-up being Group 1-placed recently, and she could be suited by this surface. Mountain Bear has solid stakes form and while well held at Doncaster, that was on soft and he should be better suited by this surface. Rising Sign won impressively when well supported on her Punchestown debut and while this race is much stronger, she is by Frankel and open to vast improvement. Mysteries is consistent and dependable but might bump into a few too strong, while Ragga Bomb steps up from a maiden win and looks the stable second string. Battle Cry may have been unsuited by soft at Doncaster, having previously won a maiden on good to firm, and has place claims.

RISING SIGN looked potentially out of the top drawer when making a winning debut at Punchestown and can take this step up in class in her stride. Kairyu backed up her impressive debut win when following up in a Group 3 at the Curragh so rates the main threat despite her 5 lb penalty. Mountain Bear is another to consider back down in class.

MOUNTAIN BEAR should relish this drop in class after running respectably in the Champagne Stakes last time and this surface may suit

19:00 Dundalk Listed 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8/1 +33%) Soowaih	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Soowaih 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, fifth of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (1m, soft) in June, not seen to best effect in making his effort away from favoured rail. Undergone wind surgery since and he's another likely to do better again for his good yard. Had wind surgery since last turf run; bred to handle AW; remains open to progress.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Leading Lion	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Leading Lion 5/1, Son of Roaring Lion who makes plenty of appeal on paper but was ultimately held back by inexperience when seventh of 11 in a Chelmsford novice (1m) on debut in May. In good hands and gelded subsequently so no surprise where he able to leave that well behind. Gelded since modest debut in the spring; may do better.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 -56%) Daydream Express	7 7/1(-56%)	(7) Daydream Express 7/1, 300,000 gns yearling, Kingman filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Tomorrow's Dream and 1m winner Three Weeks, both useful. Dam unraced. Makes obvious appeal for leading stable and worth a look on debut. 300,000gns yearling; by Kingman; yard also runs Leading Lion; market instructive on debut.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 +19%) Calypso	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) Calypso 13/2, Fairly useful gelding. Visored for 1st time, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 8/1) 18 days ago, no extra final 1f. Pick of his form gives him claims but he does need to get back on track with blinkers now the headgear of choice. Form dipped the last twice but he's one of the main players on peak figures.
5th	2 5th (2) (3/1 +10%) Carbis Bay	3 3/1(+10%)	(2) Carbis Bay 3/1, Placed on 2 of first 3 starts in novice company (twice a runner-up here). Not able to replicate that level either start in handicaps subsequently but he can't be ruled out returned to this venue with the return to 1m unlikely to hold no fears. Tongue strap on 1st time. Solid second in both runs at Newcastle; holds leading form claims back here.
6th	6 6th (6) (15/8 +0%) Beyond Words	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(6) Beyond Words 15/8, Frankel filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 10.2f Thunderous and useful 7f/1m winner Unforgotten. Dam Italian 9f-11f winner who stayed 1½m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for a yard that can ready a newcomer, so well worth noting in the betting for clues. Frankel half-sister to a Group 2 winner and an AW scorer; respected debutante.
7th	4 7th (4) (80/1 -60%) Notability	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) Notability 80/1, Fair form when making the frame only start in France back in the spring but easy to back and well below that level when seventh of 10 in novice event at Southwell (8.1f) on yard debut 8 days ago. Best watched. Down the field at Southwell last week on British debut; others preferred.
8th	8 8th (8) (125/1 -25%) Pachelbel	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Pachelbel 125/1, €8,500 foal, 35,000 gns yearling, Ribchester filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Hurricane Rush and 7f/1m winner Coastline. Dam, French 2-y-o 6f winner. 35,000gns yearling; by Ribchester; likely best watched on debut.

LTO Selection:

Carbis Bay sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 78 and he is expected to be in the mix, but the vote goes to newcomer DAYDREAM EXPRESS. The daughter of Kingman was a 300,000gns purchase and is related to some high-profile winners, so it would be no surprise to see her make a winning debut for her powerful connections. Any market confidence behind Beyond Words would also be of interest.

Not the easiest race to weigh up but newcomer DAYDREAM EXPRESS makes plenty of appeal and represents a top yard, so could be the way to go without the benefit of market clues. Carbis Bay back down in trip, and likely improvers Soowaih and Leading Lion are others to consider.

Nicely bred newcomer BEYOND WORDS gets the vote, ahead of Carbis Bay who has good claims back at Newcastle.

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (9/1 +0%) Jack Red Cloud	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Jack Red Cloud 9/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 9/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, soft) 11 days ago. More is needed. Promise when 4th on Leopardstown debut over 1m but has regressed in two starts since.
2	9 2nd (9) (4/1 +33%) Local Girl	4 4/1(+33%)	(9) Local Girl 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. 13/2, creditable seventh of 10 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Enters calculations. Was 2nd over 6.5f at Leopardstown on soft ground; below that in a Cork handicap since.
3	11 3rd (11) (3.33/1 -77%) One Boss	3.33 3.33/1(-77%)	(11) One Boss 3.33/1, Fairly useful filly. 11/8, good second of 7 in maiden claimer at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has good chance on form. Second in a 1m Bellewstown claimer last time; chance if adapting to this surface.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +45%) Blue News	6 6/1(+45%)	(3) Blue News 6/1, Fair gelding. 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) 56 days ago. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Coming back to this surface could spark a return to his best, which would see him go close.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/4 +45%) Shanadar	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(7) Shanadar 11/4, Lightly-raced colt. 17/2, fair eighth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) 43 days ago. Hood on 1st time and not ruled out. Was 2nd over C&D last December; below that since but a hood might help him settle better.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 -17%) Baalbec Beauty	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Baalbec Beauty 14/1, Fair mare. Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Seventh of 10 in maiden at Laytown (7.2f, 8/1) 24 days ago. Hood back on. Inconsistent mare but was 4th in this race last year on sole start here, albeit beaten 8l.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/1 -11%) Ocean Symphony	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) Ocean Symphony 10/1, Thrice-raced filly. 22/1, sole run for Kieran Patrick Cotter when tenth of 15 in maiden at Cork (6f, soft). Off 154 days. Disappointing when last seen at Cork in May; chance if back to best on stable debut.
8th	6 8th (6) (20/1 -233%) Quick Blessing	20 20/1(-233%)	(6) Quick Blessing 20/1, Fairly useful gelding. 12/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good). Off 93 days. Back down in trip. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Close second in a Leopardstown handicap in June but has been well below that twice since.
9th	12 9th (12) (28/1 -12%) Rival Queen	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) Rival Queen 28/1, Lightly-raced filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft, 40/1) 63 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with more required. Beaten a long way on handicap debut at Galway last time; has to improve for switch to AW.
10th	1 10th (1) (125/1 +0%) Man Is King	125 125/1(+0%)	(1) Man Is King 125/1, Poor gelding. 33/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft). Off 136 days. First run for yard after leaving Sean Byrne. Eyeshields/tongue strap on for 1st time. Unplaced on all starts and isn't good enough to win.
11th	4 11th (4) (250/1 -213%) Go Til Its Over	250 250/1(-213%)	(4) Go Til Its Over 250/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Last of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good, 150/1) 43 days ago. Hasn't beaten a single rival in three maidens and can't be fancied.

LTO Selection:

LOCAL GIRL's form is nothing exciting, but she has a fair level of ability and runs in a winnable maiden. She improved a little when finishing second at Leopardstown in July and while well held in a Cork handicap subsequently, she was one of only two maidens to contest that race. She has good-ground form so should be fine on the all-weather, and likes this distance. Ground-versatile One Boss has stronger form and seems dependable, but dropping to seven furlongs isn't ideal on her all-weather debut. Jack Red Cloud was probably unsuited by heavy ground at Down Royal and if he recaptures his debut Leopardstown form, has strong claims. Blue News is a frustrating 17-race maiden, while Baalbec Beauty has some bits of form but might bump into a few too strong. Quick Blessing was well held recently. Shanadar runs in a first-time hood, while Ocean Symphony runs in cheekpieces.

ONE BOSS holds the edge on form so looks the way to go on the back of her good recent Bellewstown third. Polytrack-debutante Local Girl appeals as the one to give Jessica Harrington's in-form maiden most to do, with Shanadar also in the mix.

A chance is taken on SHANADAR, who has been too keen over 1m on his two starts this year but the hood could help him settle better.

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Explorers Way	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(1) Explorers Way 4.5/1, Course winner. Winner here in September. 5/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Might have found race coming too soon last time, so not one to write off in a thin race. 1m course winner last month but well held since, and this drop back to 7f may not be ideal.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 +40%) Stoney Lane	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Stoney Lane 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. Last of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft, 50/1) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal. Battled well for surprise win at Wolverhampton in August and has been placed on turf since.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 -43%) Clotherholme	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Clotherholme 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 51 days ago. Could bounce back after a break. Disappointed on last two turf starts and his AW record is not compelling.
4	3 4th (3) (18/1 +0%) Tathmeen	18 18/1(+0%)	(3) Tathmeen 18/1, 7-time course winner. 3 wins from 21 runs this year. 20/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 25 days ago, never nearer. Sliding in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Not firing on all cylinders lately and has done all his winning over sprint trips.
5th	12 5th (12) (14/1 +30%) Secret Daay	14 14/1(+30%)	(12) Secret Daay 14/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Catterick (7f, soft) 24 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Others make more appeal. Placed on turf in August and subsequent soft-ground defeat is excusable; not ruled out.
6th	11 6th (11) (10/3 +0%) Van Zant	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(11) Van Zant 10/3, 8/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy), slowly away. Off 161 days. Likely to need this first run back. Off since April but ran well over C&D in March, after a break; could have a say.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -52%) Butterfly Island	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Butterfly Island 50/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 40/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) 16 days ago, slowly away. Makes tapeta debut. Visor on 1st time. Hard to fancy. Regressive filly who has been safely held in some recent classified races on turf.
8th	2 8th (2) (7/1 +56%) Toptime	7 7/1(+56%)	(2) Toptime 7/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 22/1) 80 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Struggling for form at present. Out of form this year; revival needed on first venture beyond 6f.
9th	8 9th (8) (11/2 +61%) Cloud Queen	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(8) Cloud Queen 11/2, Ninth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. Placed off 5lb higher in August but two lesser efforts have followed and she's now 0-10.
10th	6 10th (6) (6/1 -118%) Qaabil	6 6/1(-118%)	(6) Qaabil 6/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Very good third of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (8f) 14 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Leading claims. Has modest strike-rate but signed off in Ireland with two good runs last month.
11th	5 11th (5) (14/1 -100%) Raffles Rebel	14 14/1(-100%)	(5) Raffles Rebel 14/1, Good second of 13 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 7/1). Off 8 months. Significantly down in trip. Solid claims if he's ready to go. Consistent on Tapeta last autumn/winter; may find 7f too sharp on first start after layoff.
12th	4 12th (4) (100/1 -52%) Little Finn	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Little Finn 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in handicap (80/1) at Thirsk (6f, soft). Off 12 months. Returns with plenty to prove. Absent since finishing last in 14-runner selling handicap on turf 13 months ago.

LTO Selection:

Raffles Rebel has filled the runner-up spot the last twice in classified events at Wolverhampton and Southwell, so he has to be respected on his return to the handicap ranks. However, preference is for VAN ZANT, who hit the frame over C&D on his penultimate outing and was not seen to best effect in soft ground at Doncaster last time. The four-year-old returns to favourable conditions and can go in off the same mark. Explorers Way completes the shortlist.

The race that QAABIL finished third in at Dundalk last time was much stronger than this, so he's a confident choice to make a winning start. for a new stable. Explorers Way is likely to be back to form and Raffles Rebel is a player if tuned up on return from 8 months off.

Tony Coyle's new recruit QAABIL ran well in defeat at Dundalk last month and might be the answer to a weak race.

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Dandyville	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Dandyville 2/1, Course winner. Latest win at Naas in May. Below form twelfth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 11/1) 26 days ago. Record around here is a positive one and no surprise to see a better showing for all he's operating from a career-high mark. Two 6f wins here last winter and added another at Naas since; below form on turf last time.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 +26%) Hightimeyouwon	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Hightimeyouwon 10/3, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Leopardstown in August. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (5/4) at Laytown (7.2f) 24 days ago. Visor back on and he ought to give another good account. C&D winner in January has won twice on turf since; 3rd at Laytown last time and a chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -14%) Sweetest Rose	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Sweetest Rose 4/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 8/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 38 days ago. Stable having good spell. Another bold show likely. Won her second race when taking a Bellewstown h'cap last time; twice ran well here in 2022.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +0%) Ransom	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Ransom 9/1, Enhanced good record on AW when landing back-to-back 1m handicaps here for Denis Hogan during the winter. Very easy to back and never figured (back from 7 months off) sole start for Adrian Brendan Joyce at Leopardstown 4 weeks ago but bounce back possible back here/on stable debut. Four AW wins incl' two here over 1m; poor on turf last time but a chance if at his best.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -129%) Sheyya	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Sheyya 16/1, Lightly-raced winner who seemed to benefit from drop in to calmer waters when fourth of 10 in handicap at Cork (7f) 37 days ago, nearest finish having been left poorly placed. Remains less exposed than most if she can build on that returned to AW. Maiden winner last year came back to form at Cork last time and a chance if repeating that.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/1 -40%) Jered Maddox	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Jered Maddox 7/1, 5-time course winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Laytown (6f) 24 days ago, leading approaching final 1f and quickening clear. Evidently at the top of his game at present but career-high mark to defy here. Career-best when winning easily at Laytown last time; raised 10lb but has won 5 times here.
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 -56%) National Emblem	28 28/1(-56%)	(7) National Emblem 28/1, 20/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft) 10 days ago, weakening gradually. Has essentially become disappointing and switch to AW needs to have positive effect. Promising maiden winner last year but has gone backwards this year; needs a revival.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +20%) Winemaker	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Winemaker 16/1, Latest win at Listowel in June. 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 55 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual winner incl' over this trip; chance on his Naas 4th but a poor run last time.

LTO Selection:

JERED MADDOX is an in-form all-weather specialist. He is 10lb higher than when winning readily at Laytown and competes from a career-high mark, but might be able to cope and is equally as effective at this distance. Sweetest Rose is just 3lb higher than when winning at Bellewstown in August. She was beaten in two course maidens last November, but seemed to act on this surface. Dandyville has good form and likes this venue, but has done most of his racing over six furlongs. Sheyya has run just twice this year, but caught the eye when finishing well at Cork in August. She looks reasonably treated from her revised mark, but disappointed on her only all-weather run. Previous C&D winner Hightimeyouwon continues in good form, but doesn't look ahead of the handicapper. Ransom runs for another different trainer and might prefer a mile.

DANDYVILLE wasn't at his best on turf on his most recent outing 26 days ago but his overall record on AW is a solid one and he could just be worth siding with to bounce back. 3-y-o Sweetest Rose and facile Laytown scorer Jered Maddox head up the dangers, whilst Sheyya is also worth keeping an eye on having got back on track at Cork on her latest outing.

SWEETEST ROSE won over 1m at Bellewstown last time but had won over 6.5f at Listowel earlier in the season and she gets the nod.

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (25/1 +62%) Henery Hawk	25 25/1(+62%)	(10) Henery Hawk 25/1, 125/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 25 days ago, never nearer. Readily passed over. 15-race maiden, nearer last than first all runs since joining current yard.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 -75%) Elzaal	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(7) Elzaal 7/2, Five-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 12 runs this year. 18/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 17 days ago. Better expected back on the AW. Down the field at Redcar last time but far more productive on AW and could return to form.
3	9 3rd (9) (13/2 +64%) He's An Angel	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(9) He's An Angel 13/2, 12/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Unplaced all six starts but looked unlucky at Redcar last time; unexposed; AW debut.
4	6 4th (6) (9/2 -13%) Lady Celia	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Lady Celia 9/2, Course winner. Latest win at Nottingham in July. 4/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. Reliable since joining this yard, third over C&D last month; solid profile; should go well.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +44%) Bella Kopella	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Bella Kopella 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Beverley in July. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good, 20/1) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal on this occasion. Winner this year both on this course and over today's trip; more persuasive than many.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -25%) Let's Go Hugo	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Let's Go Hugo 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 11/2) 35 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once again. None too consistent, but in the mix judged on his third at Wolverhampton two outings ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (20/1 -233%) Another Angel	20 20/1(-233%)	(5) Another Angel 20/1, Eight-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year, the latest here in May. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) when last seen and likely to be in the mix. In fine form earlier this year, wide-margin C&D winner; returns from five months off.
8th	8 8th (8) (8/1 +20%) King Of The Jungle	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) King Of The Jungle 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good 1½ lengths third of 12 to Bella Kopella in handicap (10/1) at Beverley (5f, good) 90 days ago. Place possibilities if able to build on that Lightly raced 3yo who offered more when third at Beverley last time; still has potential.
9th	1 9th (1) (4/1 +0%) Motawaazy	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Motawaazy 4/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Beverley (5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Has slipped to an attractive mark and capable of taking a hand in the finish if able to bounce back. More miss than hit in 2023; hopes rest on a return to the C&D of his most recent win.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 +0%) Flying Kiss	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Flying Kiss 12/1, 13/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 34 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and needs to find some improvement if she's to take this. Six-race maiden; has not progressed, and looked a tricky ride on handicap debut last month.
11th	11 11th (11) (80/1 +20%) Koropick	80 80/1(+20%)	(11) Koropick 80/1, Course winner. Two wins from 51 Flat runs. Forty-four runs since last win in 2017. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Hasn't shown much in recent starts and easy to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

KING OF THE JUNGLE (third) was behind Bella Kopella (winner) when taking a sizeable step forward on only his second handicap start to hit the frame at Beverley over this trip for the first time and he was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort. The three-year-old is 5lb better off at the weights this time around and has the potential to reverse that form. Lady Celia ran well when third over C&D last month and has to be considered off the same rating.

LADY CELIA lost little caste in defeat when third over C&D last time and she could be the answer. Next on the list is Elzaal, who won four times here earlier this year and is now 4 lb below his last winning mark. An on-song Motawaazy would be a danger to all and the consistent Another Angel won't be far away if ready to roll following a break.

The most solid profile belongs to LADY CELIA who has been consistent this year and arrives on the back of a C&D third last month.

20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (14/1 -17%) Machnamh	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Machnamh 14/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 8/1) 23 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Consistent sort and maiden winner; new trip could yield improvement.
2	14 2nd (14) (12/1 +14%) Ninth Life	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Ninth Life 12/1, Fourth of 5 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm, 6/1) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs to find some improvement. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Riccardi Medici. Promise in AW maidens; hasn't progressed on turf but on good mark; new trip may help.
3	10 3rd (10) (5/1 +38%) Time To Boogie	5 5/1(+38%)	(10) Time To Boogie 5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 33/1, well-beaten tenth of 11 to Maxux in Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Fairyhouse (9.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Sights lowered here and she needs considering. Won maiden at 3rd attempt; showed little in Gr 3 latest; new trip and AW may help.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +11%) Emeric	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Emeric 4/1, Three wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 16/1) 85 days ago, well positioned. Significantly back up in trip and likely to remain competitive. Dual C&D winner; returned with turf win in July; 3lb higher; more to come up in trip.
5th	12 5th (12) (7/1 +50%) Free Flow	7 7/1(+50%)	(12) Free Flow 7/1, 7/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive. 2nd on h'cap debut; hasn't built on that twice since; fair mark; return to AW could suit.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +60%) Chavajod	10 10/1(+60%)	(1) Chavajod 10/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in May. Tenth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Leopardstown (7f, good) 43 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Won on yard debut before big run at 1m2f; disappointing last twice; more to come at 1m2f+.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 -20%) Banana Three	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Banana Three 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Doesn't appear to be the yard No 1 judged on jockey bookings. 0-5; shown ability but didn't improve for a step up in trip latest; 3lb lower now.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 -108%) Great Cat Mau	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Great Cat Mau 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Caulaincourt appears to be the stable first-string. Improved from debut when 4th in C&D maiden; well below that level in turf maiden since.
9th	6 9th (6) (8/1 -60%) Jabbar	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Jabbar 8/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (8/1) at Roscommon (11.6f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Arrives bidding for hat-trick; 6lb rise demands more but shorter trip and AW are both fine.
10th	7 10th (7) (3/1 +40%) Caulaincourt	3 3/1(+40%)	(7) Caulaincourt 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 16 in handicap (25/1) at Naas (10.5f, good to soft) 40 days ago, just failing. Will be a threat if taking to this surface. Left maiden form behind when narrowly denied at Naas latest; 3lb rise could be lenient.
11th	13 11th (13) (66/1 -267%) Semantics	66 66/1(-267%)	(13) Semantics 66/1, 16/1, below form 8 lengths eighth of 13 to Time To Boogie in maiden at Navan (8f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. One of 4 representing the Ger Lyons yard. Well held in maidens last twice but mark has come down and can go well back up in trip.
12th	15 12th (15) (28/1 +15%) Cursory Exam	28 28/1(+15%)	(15) Cursory Exam 28/1, Three-time C&D winner. 50/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. RESERVE. Struggled since C&D win in January; below last winning mark but others preferred; reserve.
13th	4 13th (4) (66/1 -230%) One Cool Poet	66 66/1(-230%)	(4) One Cool Poet 66/1, 11/1, below form sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Down in trip. Eyeshields on 1st time. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Every chance if back to best. Beaten 8l when last seen on Flat; probably needs further than this trip these days.
14th	3 14th (3) (150/1 -275%) Liquid Metric	150 150/1(-275%)	(3) Liquid Metric 150/1, Eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 200/1) 4 days ago and opposable returned to the Flat on the back of that low-key effort. Nothing in 3 hurdle starts for new yard; best form on the Flat in Britain was over further.

LTO Selection:

TIME TO BOOGIE has an each-way chance in her first handicap. This Navan fillies' maiden winner may yet prove to be better than a 74-rated handicapper. After that success, she was pitched into a Group 3 at Fairyhouse but weakened out of contention. It is interesting that connections send her to the Polytrack for her handicap bow. Emeric is well versed on the Polytrack and has won three of his last four starts, including two at this track. He has won off a break before and is a big player. Caulaincourt just lost out by a short head over a similar trip at Naas in August and should appreciate this surface. Jabbar arrives on the back of victories on the turf at Killarney and Roscommon and has to be respected. He was successful on the all-weather track in Newcastle for his former trainer.

JABBAR is taken to complete the hat-trick following victories at Killarney and Roscommon the last twice. He could be a hard one for the handicapper to pin down owing to his late-on-the-scene style of racing and a 6 lb rise for his latest success probably underestimates him. If all is well with Riccardi Medici following 9 months off he will be a big danger, while Emeric, who is 3-3 on the Flat this year, and unexposed Ballydoyle filly Time To Boogie are others with claims in a competitive heat.

Dual C&D winner EMERIC bids for a four-timer and should relish a step back up in trip on AW after a narrow success last time

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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