There were 37 Races on Tuesday 8th October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Galway, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Turned out again quickly after a comfortable success at Bath last week, EMPORESS looks more than capable of following up under a 6lb penalty, with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle. Narrowly denied on his handicap debut over 7f at Newcastle, Wiesaam could go close on the drop in trip, while similar comments apply to Specified, who ran a career best when runner-up at Chelmsford last time out.

EMPORESS moved through smoothly to land a soft-ground nursery at Bath with an improved performance and, if she's in the same form, she could have enough to defy a penalty at the likely expense of Wiesaam, who looked well handicapped at Newcastle last time. Specified is another one to consider.

A few with chances but EMPORESS is the one proven in the conditions and she had a nice bit in hand last week at Bath.
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Nachtgeist hasn't cut much ice in two Flat starts for this yard but, making his hurdles bow for a team which tends to excel with their four-year-old recruits, he must enter calculations. That said, preference is for SAILED AWAY. Stuart Edmunds' charge was last seen making all over C&D in March and, off a 3lb higher mark, another bold bid is anticipated on his return to action. My Friend Sean is also considered.

LIGHTENING GESTURE hasn't stood much racing since his juvenile days but his latest third Fontwell third on the back of 12 months off was an encouraging one and he's given the narrow vote to build on that now. Bahtiyar remains a maiden but comes here in good form and is a threat along with returning C&D winner Sailed Away. Harry Gulliver isn't one to give up on either provided he brushes up on his jumping.

C&D winner Sailed Away is feared back from a break but LIGHTENING GESTURE is taken to gain a first win, after a promising return.
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Denied by the narrowest of margins at Lingfield last time out over 5f, RECON MISSION may be winless since July 2022 but this appeals as an ideal opportunity. Another bold showing looks assured and the veteran is preferred to Windsor third Little Miss Magic, as well as Secret Handsheikh, who is a real course specialist boasting figures of 4-8 over track and trip.

SECRET HANDSHEIKH has scored in good style on his last two visits to this course and John Gallagher's charge is taken to add another C&D success to his tally. Recon Mission deserves to get his head in front and is feared most on the back of his Lingfield near miss and Little Miss Magic should also be on the premises. Marching Mac will also be a threat if sidestepping Monday's Yarmouth engagement in favour this assignment.

Being an interesting contender with Alfie Redman back on board, LITTLE MISS MAGIC is preferred. Secret Handsheikh is second choice.
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THE ENABLER should be very hard to beat on his first start over hurdles. A dual bumper winner last season, the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding won in Listed company at Navan in December. Far from disgraced when fifth in a Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival on his final outing, he looks a class apart here. A strong stayer on the Flat, Jabbar would be a threat if taking to jumping. The Gerard O'Leary-trained five-year-old, who improved throughout the season, has the potential to make up into a nice hurdler for connections. Thurles bumper winner Blaze The Way will find this easier, having been set a stiff task before ultimately pulling up in a Grade 2 hurdle on his first start over flights.

THE ENABLER showed a useful level of form in bumpers and will surely prove hard to beat if transferring that form over to hurdles. Blaze The Way and Jabbar are a couple of interesting rivals, though.

Gordon Elliott's THE ENABLER ran to a smart level in bumpers and he could make a name for himself as a novice hurdler.
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A promising third when keeping on from off the pace at Salisbury last time out, PAY ATTENTION should be able to build on that effort. Tom Ward's charge gets the vote ahead of Summer Of Light, who was an eye-catcher at Bath last week when staying on well for third over a shorter trip. Connie's Way hasn't shown much since a creditable debut at Hamilton in August, but she cannot be ruled out either.

PAY ATTENTION took a while to hit full stride but was noted doing his best work at the finish when third on nursery debut at Salisbury 25 days ago. He could well be sharper here given that was his first start for 9 weeks and he earns the vote again partnered by Rossa Ryan. Tiempo Alegre and Summer of Light are others to consider.

Not much imagination is required to give nearly all of these a chance but preference is for PAY ATTENTION from Unforgetable Belle.
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MRS TABITHA wasn't seen to best effect when finishing fourth over an extended 2m4f at Southwell in June but, making her first start since undergoing wind surgery off an unchanged mark, she looks the one to side with. Recent winner on the Flat in Jersey, No Worries commands respect reverting to hurdles, while better can be expected from Diva B on her handicap debut.

This looks competitive but DIVA B is just the type her yard excel with in handicaps so, upped in trip/operating from a basement mark, she could be worth chancing on return to action before the benefit of market clues. Sassified had little go right on his latest outing but comes here on a handy mark and needs considering. Mrs Tabitha and Vivid Pink complete the shortlist.

Miss Tabitha\b holds strong for m claims back froma wind op but a chance is taken on \bGREENWAYS improving for this longer trip.
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Now that the penny has dropped for KILTEEL after a determined success on her nursery debut at Newcastle last month, there is likely to be plenty more improvement forthcoming and she can overcome a 4lb rise. Me Tarzan shaped with promise when keeping on from off the pace to grab fourth at Kempton latest and he is a key player, along with Samujana and Cassandraalexandra.

KILTEEL showed much-improved form when opening her account at Newcastle 3 weeks ago, seeing off another handicap debutant in the process and she looks to hold sound claims from a 4 lb higher mark in her follow-up bid. Me Tarzan, who wasn't seen to best effect on his latest outing at Kempton, course-winner Cassandraalexandra and another nursery debutante Samujana are others to consider.

Preference is for CASSANDRAALEXANDRA who displayed progressive form here prior to a below-par run on last month's AW debut.
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Twice a winner over fences, LAR'S LASS can exploit a 15lb lower hurdles mark. Having shown a hint of ability over flights earlier in her career, the Tom Dreaper-trained mare won two point-to-points before coming through the Hunter Chase ranks. A winner in that latter discipline at Cork last April, she subsequently won a handicap chase at Punchestown. Following a promising fourth on her recent return to hurdling at Ballinrobe, the Ocovango mare should take beating. Mandarin Monarch has been off the track for 712 days but if ready for this race the locally trained gelding is undoubtedly well handicapped. A winner off a mark of 112 in his prime, the Paul Gilligan-trained 11-year-old run off 95 here. Course winner Tullyhogue Fort also merits respect.

DESTIVELLE stepped forward from her reappearance effort when runner-up at Kilbeggan 5 weeks ago and, despite her maiden status, she's worth chancing to confirm her present mark a workable one. Ragmans Corner and Lar's Lass are others holding solid claims along with Bowgate Street. Get It Right is another not to be giving up on either.

An open race. A chance is taken on BOWGATE STREET who ran well time when perhaps stretched by a longer trip.
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Two-year-olds usually know their job first time out for the Charlie Johnston yard, and ROSSO LEVANTO could be primed to strike being a half-sister to Adjuvant, who himself scored on debut. The daughter of Waldgeist is bred to improve over further, but she can get the better of fellow newcomer Luisa, whose dam was a multiple Group 1 winner. Miss Lalita is the pick of those with experience.

MISS LALITA probably has a bigger performance in her and this isn't a strong race for the grade, though newcomers Rosso Levanto and Luisa would need taking very seriously if the money came for either.

No compelling positive pointers. The market moves need a very close check but ROSSO LEVANTO is the selection ahead of Latona.
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BALLYTECHNO caught the eye when staying on into second over 2m at Worcester on his hurdling debut last month and, stepping up in trip, he can go one place better this time around. Recoded showed some useful form for his previous yard and can emerge as the main danger to the selection on his debut for the Harry Derham stable, while Killarney bumper winner The Gray Ghost is also noteworthy.

THE GRAY GHOST saw off a subsequent winner when opening his account in bumpers on his final run for David Harry Kelly in July and looks an interesting recruit to hurdling having joined an up-and-coming yard, so he gets to nod. Ballytechno caught the eye with his late burst into second on his hurdling debut at Worcester last month and looks sure to improve now upped in trip, with Shady Wadey making most appeal of the remainder.

Recoded commands respect on stable debut but BALLYTECHNO (nap) is likely to improve plenty for this longer trip.
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A major improver when keeping on in second over 7f here last month, TWILIGHT MOON is bred to improve for going up to a mile and she may be able to strike with Kaiya Fraser taking off a useful 3lb in the plate. Over a length behind the reopposing Dapper Gee Gee (second) when third at Chepstow last time out, Dalmally was much too keen from the front on that occasion and better is expected now.

A low-grade maiden. TWILIGHT MOON likely has a bigger performance in her and she can improve past Dalmally. Gold Hill is the interesting newcomer.

The return to slow ground could be a major boost for the recently gelded DAPPER GEE GEE. Epimeteo may be a danger on debut.
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Iggy Madden has saddled a couple of winners at his local track in recent months and can strike here with DREAM SHAPER. The Morpheus gelding showed plenty of promise when coming from off the pace to finish fifth in a big-field contest over 2m1f here last month and, over this longer trip, can turn around form with the winner Wee Charlie. The latter, up 8lb for that victory on his first start for Ger O'Leary, stays further than this trip and is greatly respected. Jinxs Link was a winner on quick ground at Down Royal and is 5lb higher, while Depalma shaped well in maidens earlier in the year and looks the pick of Colm Murphy's pair of handicap debutants.

The Colm Murphy-trained duo DEPALMA and Monsant can both be expected to improve now pitched into handicap company. Preference is for the former who took a step forward when a close fourth in a Kilbeggan maiden on his latest start in May and he has been handed what looks a very fair opening mark. Wee Charlie returned to form when scoring here last time and he is also respected, along with Call The Tune.

DREAM SHAPER caught the eye behind Wee Charlie here last time and this step up in trip could help him turn that form around.
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SOUNDS OF SPRING only found one too good when trying to follow up his Ffos Las win two starts ago at Carlisle last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give him a big chance here. The unexposed Dancing Sapphire has to be of some interest on her handicap debut, while similar comments apply to Idle Assembly. Others to note are Papabella and Silent Flame.

Having landed a gamble on his penultimate start, SOUNDS OF SPRING ran another solid race when runner-up at Carlisle (5.8f) 4 weeks ago. Remaining with handicapping scope on old form, he looks a live player again. Silent Flame has been resurgent since blinkers went on and she's a threat if leaving her latest run behind. Recent C&D winner Papabella and Shark Two One are others to consider in a wide-open affair.

It could be worth taking a chance on C&D winner SPIRIT OF BREEZE returning to form now back at 6f. Papabella is next best.
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The Donald McCain stable has been going well of late and this appeals as a decent opportunity for CARTONNE on his first run since a creditable second over further at Hereford in May. A winner twice last winter on good and soft ground, the seven-year-old may have too much for the capable Abingworth, as well as Mix Of Clover, who brings good recent form to the table after scoring at Bangor last month.

It could be worth chancing CRACKING DESTINY, who usually plies his trade in higher-grade handicaps than this and he's now 6 lb below his last winning mark. Imac Wood is feared most ahead of Cartonne and Abingworth, both of whom are returning from breaks. Mix of Clover did the job well at Bangor last month but he's by no means certain to reproduce that form.

Preference in this open contest is for the returning CARTONNE, who has a good strike-rate over fences and hails from an in-form yard.
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Irezumi wasn't seen to best effect when finishing third over this track and trip last month but, granted a smoother passage this time, he must enter calculations off an unchanged mark. That said, FEN TIGER edges preference. He was narrowly denied in a similar event over C&D latest and, nudged up 1lb, it would be no surprise if he were able to go one place better. Fullforward is another noteworthy contender.

FEN TIGER looks the way to go following his near miss over this C&D. He remains feasibly treated up 1 lb and should have too much for C&D winners Cloudy Rose and Largo Bay, while Irezumi is also worthy of consideration.

On the back of a solid C&D effort, FEN TIGER could well end his losing spell. Irezumi is feared most.
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BUDDY ONE can be another winner for the locals here. Paul Gilligan's seven-year-old was a very progressive staying hurdler last term and ran well in Grade 1 company at the spring festivals including when fourth to Teahupoo at Cheltenham and second at Aintree. He faces some experienced rivals but the small field should be a help and this looks a nice starting point for him over the larger obstacles. The other three clashed in a handicap at Listowel which was won by Donacheady Gale but he was getting a lot of weight on that occasion and, on these terms, Flanking Maneuver, a good third in a course and distance handicap in August, may fare best in the rematch.

If BUDDY ONE is head and shoulders above these rivals based on hurdles exploits and, granted a clear round on this chase debut, he will take the world of beating on these terms. Another Choice is marginally preferred to Flanking Maneuver for forecast purposes.

BUDDY ONE, placed in a Grade 1 over hurdles, will be hard to beat off a low weight if transferring his hurdling ability to this sphere.
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HEDGE FUND bounced back to form when second off this mark over 5f at Wolverhampton 11 days ago and that form gives him a big chance here. The Ridler and Makanah are both more than capable of going well in a race of this nature but neither are the most prolific of winners these day. Stone Circle disappointed last time but is a player based on his C&D second the time before.

In an open-looking event, preference is for THE RIDLER, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and arrives in good form. Hedge Fund and Makanah can also make their presence felt.

Today's expected return to slow ground is a likely plus for course winner CYPRIOT DIASPORA (nap), who runs off her last winning mark.
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STANS THE MAN always looked to be in control when holding off the reopposing Clararose (second) over further at Warwick last month and, despite being 1lb worse off at the weights with Dan Skelton's charge, he is taken to follow up for a fourth career success. A winner of two of his last three starts, Kitesurfer must enter calculations, along with handicap debutant Fortified Fortune, who steps up markedly in trip.

Cases can be made for a good number of these with CATUABA topping the shortlist on the back of a close call at Worcester. The 6-y-o should've won that race and this 6 lb higher mark looks manageable. Planet Legend put in a good shift back from a break at the aforementioned course and he is second choice, albeit marginally as Clararose, who was just touched off by the re-opposing Stans The Man at Warwick, is also strongly considered. The unexposed Fortified Fortune is another key player.

Lots with chances but Jamie Snowden's upwardly mobile KITESURFER impressed when going in at Worcester and can bag a third win of 2024
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The combination of the reapplication of blinkers (retained) and the drop back to this trip saw LITTLE TIGER run out a ready winner at Leicester when last seen and, returning from a break off 3lb higher, he looks the one to side with. A 3lb rise for a recent C&D victory shouldn't prevent Fighting Poet from going well, while Reel Power can also get involved on his debut for a new yard.

Assuming LITTLE TIGER is raring to go following a three-month break he will have every chance of adding to his Leicester success in July. A winner here on two of his last three starts, Fighting Poet looks set for another bold show and he is second choice ahead of Mrembo and The Conqueror.

Judged on his recent course form, FIGHTING POET holds particularly solid claims. Eljaytee is second choice.
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Several of the main contenders would prefer further and more of an ease in the ground. The vote goes to chasing debutant ANYWAY, who impressed in a handicap hurdle at Killarney in August which saw his mark raised by a whopping 19lbs. His new rating of 135 compares favourably with most of these and he handles good ground well. Will Do has winning form over much further but has point-to-point experience and a good record when fresh. He should do well over fences this season. Sequestered was another with useful hurdles form last term and has some smart chasers in his pedigree. One Last Tango will be more suited by this trip than most and may contend if taking to fences.

WILL DO confirmed himself a useful performer over hurdles when fourth in a listed handicap back in the spring and he could be the way to go now his attentions switch to the larger obstacles after 5 months off. The Other Mozzie and Sequestered are others to consider.

The 7yo WILL DO was one of the best of these over hurdles and chasing was always going to his game.
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A winner of two of his last four starts on the all-weather, SUANNI ran well again when second at Wolverhampton last month and looks the one to beat if building on that effort. Ifonlytheycudtalk deservedly got off the mark with a narrow success at Beverley last time out and he could be thereabouts once again, along with the consistent Marcus.

SUANNI's last couple of efforts on tapeta have been excellent and he's fancied to go one better than his recent second. Last-time-out winner Ifonlytheycudtalk should lay down a challenge but Marcus appeals as the biggest danger.

Ifonlythecudtalk is feared but SUANNI bumped into a handicap blot at Wolverhampton and can gain compensation.
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STRESSFREE ran out a cosy winner of a Chester handicap over 1m2f last month and, judging by the style of that victory, a 4lb rise may underestimate him. The unexposed Galyx wasn't disgraced when finishing fourth on his handicap debut over this trip at Newbury last time and he warrants respect. The Epsom winner Lord Melbourne completes the shortlist, although this step back in trip leaves him with a question to answer.

STRESSFREE scored with plenty up his sleeve at Chester last month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. He makes plenty of appeal. Lord Melbourne and Kotari are feared most.

This looks highly competitive, with most of them having proved themselves in the mud. AVIEMORE is tipped ahead of Galyx.
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Call Me Arthur won when last seen over hurdles at Southwell in May and has to be of interest, but the 139-day break is a concern. With that in mind, preference is for GETUPEARLY, who has made the frame off this mark the last twice and that includes a second at Fontwell two weeks ago. She Has Notions disappointed when last seen but it is far too soon to be writing him off.

Preference is for GETUPEARLY, who bumped into a progressive sort when runner-up at Fontwell a fortnight ago and can race off same mark here, Chase debutants Touchwoodexpress and Call Me Arthur may provide the chief threat.

A few with chances here but Christian Williams' UNSPEAKABLE is taken to confirm earlier promise and gain a first win in this sphere.
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DESERT FOOTSTEPS took a big step forward when making a winning handicap debut over a mile at Chepstow last month and the three-year-old is hard to oppose on the back of that effort, despite a 6lb rise. Roscioli did not appear the relish the drop to 7f when last seen but is a player based on his previous efforts over this trip, while Lady Ava is the pick of the remainder.

Conditions are unlikely to be as fast here as they were at Chepstow when DESERT FOOTSTEPS made a winning handicap debut last month. However, if conditions prove suitable this unexposed filly is likely to prove too good for these rivals. Poetic Force and Roscioli are taken to fill the places, with Lady Ava also likely to be vying for minor honours.

Chepstow winner DESERT FOOTSTEPS (nap) is taken to show further improvement and follow up. Lady Ava is second choice.
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Cottage Artist is likely to struggle, but a case can be made for the remainder. Successful with Hashtag Pretender and Apple's Of Bresil in recent days, Barry Connell and Michael O'Sullivan might strike again with FARROKH. Placed on his last three starts, the French bred five-year-old certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn. In fine form at present, Likeable Chancer is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Our Bobby might be able to bounce back from a below par effort at Wexford. Successful 12 times between them, Ricky Langford, Hazelhatch Lady and Kilmurry Jj all warrant respect in this competitive affair.

FARROKH arrives on the back of some solid placed efforts and his jumping was without blemish last time, so it might be his turn to get his head in front now. Likable Chancer should be on the premises and Our Bobby can't be completely dismissed.

FARROKH (nap) looks the solid option. He's been knocking on the door recently, the ground will suit and this looks a good opportunity
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Not seen in action since finishing second over 1m here in March, VIBRATO hasn't quite lived up to his pedigree thus far, but this looks like a very amenable task on his first for new connections. Dropping back to 5f may be an extreme move, but it can pay off against All Ways Glamorous, who has been runner-up on three of his five starts. Hailing from a family that the stable know well, Rebel Star should be monitored for market support on debut.

VIBRATO and All Ways Glamorous have the best form in a low-grade maiden and the former is just preferred returning from a break for a new stable with headgear added. Market support for newcomer Rebel Star may well prove significant.

Rebel Star is a likely type on paper but this could be the day that ALL WAYS GLAMOROUS breaks his duck.
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TEMPER TRAP lost little in defeat when a close-up second over a mile at Musselburgh six days ago, and he gets the vote to atone for that near-miss off the same mark. Ratafia endured a luckless passage when finishing down the field over 7f at Redcar last month, and it would be no surprise if he were to bounce back to form. Ballsbridge completes the shortlist.

RATAFIA has already scored twice this term and finished with running left when not getting the breaks at Redcar last time. He can add another victory to his tally. Temper Trap and King of Speed should also go well.

A chance is taken that RATAFIA can dodge the sort of traffic problems he met at Redcar. Ballsbridge and Temper Trap are next.
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The market will be key with no form to go on, but the combination of Harry Cobden and George Boughey make CADARN of interest. Related to some smart types on the Flat, the son of Magna Grecia just gets the vote ahead of Andrew Balding's Crystabel. Others who merit places on the shortlist are Playaway Girl, Laura Lou and Lion Hill.

CADARN is related to five winners on the level and represents a shrewd Flat stable, so he may be the one to side with if the market speaks in his favour. Noble Miss is another with numerous winners in the pedigree, so she's of interest along with Crystabel.

Out of a useful French Flat racer, NOBLE MISS represents a Flat trainer who does well with his occasional bumpers runners.
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MUY MUY GUAPO caught the eye when staying on well for third over 6f here three weeks ago and he has to be of interest upped in trip off the same mark. The recent Chelmsford winner Blue Collar Lad is an obvious threat to the selection, while Kondratiev Wave edges out James Park Woods to be best of the rest.

Having slipped to a potentially very handy mark BOBBY DASSLER is of interest on his debut for the Michael Wigham yard. The hint should be taken if this 5-y-o, who is equipped with a first-time hood, is strong in the betting. Kondratiev Wave and Blue Collar Lad both arrive here in good order and are feared most in that order of preference.

The consistent KONDRATIEV WAVE can post his third course win. Blue Collar Lad has done very well since joining Daniel Steele.
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After his antics at Listowel, RURAL LINK is given the chance to redeem himself. Running out when still in with every chance at the Co Kerry venue, he might just prefer going right handed. Fifth and seventh in that Listowel contest, Marine Ranger and Our Haybob warrant respect, while Live Aid will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Kilbeggan if he is to feature. One of three fillies in the line-up, Time In A Bottle should put it up to the selection. A half-sister to Embassy Gardens, she has three solid efforts to her name and will be aided by the 7lb claim of Daniel Hyde. Out of a half-sister to The Romford Pele, a market check is advised for Charles Byrnes-trained debutant Ifallgoeswell.

RURAL LINK looked the likeliest winner before he became unsteerable in the straight at Listowel and, while there are concerns to be drawn from that performance, he's worth a chance to show that it was a one-off. Time In A Bottle is the obvious threat on form, although Live Aid could improve markedly from his debut.

It's no surprise to see RURAL LINK back on a right-handed track after hanging away his chance at Listowel.
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KRISTAL KLEAR was doing her best work late on when scoring comfortably over 7f at Wolverhampton last week and, stepping back up to a mile under a 5lb penalty, she gets the vote to bring up a double. Hostelry wasn't disgraced when fourth over this trip at Thirsk recently and she must enter calculations off 5lb lower than her last winning mark, while Miss Dandylion and Jalaybee are others to consider.

KRISTAL KLEAR is thriving and did it easily at Wolverhampton 8 days ago, so she's fancied to go in again if the race doesn't come too soon. Hostelry and Jalaybee head the dangers.

This looks a good opportunity for KRISTAL KLEAR to follow up last week's Wolverhampton win under a penalty.
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AMAYSMONT impressed when scoring readily over 7f at Wolverhampton last month and he gets the vote to score again in what looks a winnable affair. Mykonos St John bounced right back to form with a game victory over an extended mile on the same card, and a 4lb penalty doesn't discount him. Runner-up over 7f here in August, Amayretto completes the shortlist off a 1lb lower mark.

AMAYSMONT has been in good order under this rider recently and he's still well handicapped on old form despite the penalty, so he's fancied to follow up from her Wolverhampton success 8 days ago. Mykonos St John also arrives on the back of a win but isn't as consistent as the selection, so Kodebreaker is regarded as the main threat.

Kodebreaker is a key player back at a mile but AMAYSMONT looks ahead of the handicapper and won with a bit to spare last week.
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This looks a good opportunity for the promising JONQUIL to return to winning ways. The Lope De Vega colt showed a likeable attitude when getting off the mark on his debut before disappointing in a Doncaster Listed race over 7f last month. With his sights lowered, he looks the one to be with. Shah has shown a smart level of form when finishing runner-up on all previous starts and he can emerge as the main danger to the selection, while of the newcomers, Knockabaroff is respected most.

JONQUIL remains open to improvement and can make it 2 from 3 despite a stiff penalty. Shah sets the standard on the pick of his form, while Knockabaroff is a newcomer to monitor in the betting.

Jonquil and SHAH set a high standard and the latter can take full advantage of the weight he receives.
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DIFFERENT DRUM got off the mark in a similar event at Newcastle three weeks ago and the unexposed three-year-old gets the vote to follow up, despite a 4lb rise. Grey Nyle was only denied by a head when second last time and he could prove to be the main threat, while Scylla and Lindwall are the pick of the remainder.

LINDWALL is yet to win for his current yard, but he shaped well in a stronger handicap at Ayr on his most recent outing and could be the answer with the step back up in trip likely to suit. Different Drum and Grey Nyle are considered the main threats.

Further improvement from the stoutly bred Newcastle 2m winner DIFFERENT DRUM may well take care of chief danger Grey Nyle.
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WAR BRIDE put back-to-back seconds behind her when scoring at Yarmouth last time and Amy Murphy's filly has to be of interest off just 3lb higher here. Miss Bodacious drops in grade and should not be underestimated back against her own sex. Crimson Angel rarely runs poorly and should be in the mix once again, while Thursday's Child is another with strong form claims.

WAR BRIDE upped her game to score quite convincingly from the front at Yarmouth last month and, with similar tactics likely to be adopted, she's taken to go in again. Daytona Lady and Miss Bodacious arrive on the back of solid showings and should give the selection plenty to think about.

Thursday's Child still has potential but MISS BODACIOUS is marginally preferred now returned to AW with new accessories fitted.
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HOWZAK was runner-up over 5f at Newcastle recently and, stepping back up in trip eased 1lb, he looks the one to side with. Anglesey Lad has hit the woodwork on his last three starts and another prominent showing is anticipated on his debut for Scott Dixon. Better can be expected from Crafty Spirit, who posted a low-key effort at Kempton recently.

WHITE UMBRELLA has run well on her last 2 starts and a return to all-weather could well pay dividends. Crafty Spirit appeals as the sort to bounce back quickly, with Anglesey Lad sure to be in the thick of the action if picking up where he left off for his previous yard.

This looks a good opportunity for WHITE UMBRELLA to return to winning ways. Alibi Warning is next best.
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WILTSHIRE WONDER shaped with plenty of promise when a staying-on fourth over 1m2f at Beverley last month and he brings a lot of potential into handicaps. Stepping back up to 1m4f against more exposed rivals, he is narrowly preferred to Hunters Run. Richard Hughes' charge brought up a double in ready fashion over 1m3f at Kempton recently and he commands respect off 4lb higher. Just An Hour can also make his presence felt.

HUNTERS RUN has looked a different proposition since being stepped up in trip, supplementing his breakthrough Lingfield success in good style at Kempton 13 days ago. He makes plenty of appeal in his hat-trick bid now his stamina is tested further. Bumper-winner Wiltshire Wonder is a likely improver now handicapping in this sphere and respected. Beautiful Crown and One Cool Dreamer complete the shortlist.

The 3yo HUNTERS RUN (nap) has hit top form since going up in trip and he can land a three-timer. Just An Hour is the main danger.
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.