There were 45 Races on Friday 11th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Downpatrick, 9 races at Kempton, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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With several top yards represented, the betting market should be informative. Stable companions Verse Of Love and Wild Angel, along with the likes of Mystery Of Love and Revelance, all fly the flag for high-profile trainers from these shores and command respect. However, Ballydoyle raider HEAD TO HEAD could be the way to go now the daughter of Wootton Bassett switches to turf after a highly encouraging second-placed finish on her debut at Dundalk last month.

A back-end maiden that is sure to work out, with HEAD TO HEAD just about the most persuasive option for her leading stable on the back of a highly-encouraging debut at Dundalk a fortnight ago. Mother Mara and Wilhelmina are sure-fire improvers in their own right, with Verse of Love possibly the pick of the newcomers.

Newcomers have dominated this race since 2018. VERSE OF LOVE and Revelance are particularly interesting in this year's field.
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Hafeet Alain remains 4lb higher than when winning this last year and needs to reverse last month's running at Goodwood with NAXOS. The latter finished a creditable third on heavy ground on that first outing since February, and a bold bid is expected from the four-year-old racing off the same mark. Padishakh went close in a competitive handicap at Ayr and can make his presence felt, while there was some cut in the ground when Blue For You scored here during the summer and he's not out of this.

David O'Meara looks to have a strong hand here and his course specialist BLUE FOR YOU is taken to edge out stablemate Padishakh who seems primed for a bold showing on the back of his good recent Ayr second. Last year's victor Hafeet Alain is another who can have a say along with Naxos, Zealot and Rhythm Master in this highly competitive handicap.

Lots with chances but the suggestion is PADISHAKH who contested last year's French Derby and returned to form with a near miss at Ayr.
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FARLAND was given a confident ride by Harry Cobden when he got off the mark in a bumper at Fakenham under similar conditions in February and appeals most on his hurdles debut. The son of Getaway is hard to oppose on his first run after wind surgery given his trainers' fine record in this race. Beau Quali and Peso are suggested as the pick of the rest.

BEAU QUALI made a promising start to his career when second in a juvenile hurdle at Lyon Parilly in March and, having joined a top yard subsequently, improvement looks sure to be on the cards, so he's selected to go one better. Farland got off the mark in bumpers in cosy fashion at Fakenham and rates the main threat, with Tuxedo Junction and Peso also of some interest.

The most obvious answer is FARLAND, who makes his hurdling debut after three very promising bumper runs.
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Having finished runner-up in a couple of Group 2 events already, The Strikin Viking should be a key player despite failing to do himself justice by running too freely in the Gimcrack at York in August. However, MIDNIGHT THUNDER is less exposed and appeals after he easily brushed aside a 7lb penalty in a novice stakes at Yarmouth last month. This obviously demands more but the son of Kodiac could find the requisite improvement with Oisin Murphy retaining the ride. Treasure Isle and Mr Lightside are other strong contenders.

Lots with chances in a fascinating Cornwallis but this could go the way of the Irish with the progressive GRANDE MARQUES taken to build on her excellent Group 3 third at Ayr and fend off Aidan O'Brien's consistent Treasure Isle. Zayer looks to have more to offer and could emerge as the best of the home contingent ahead of The Strikin Viking and Midnight Thunder.

The suggestion is GRANDE MARQUES, an in-form filly who promises to be suited by 5f. The Strikin Viking is second choice.
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Unbeaten in a couple of outings at Kempton, AMILOC has a leading chance on today's terms despite his penalty. The son of Postponed beat a subsequent winner with plenty to left in the tank on his latest start and can go close if proving as effective on this surface. Pellitory produced another good effort in a nursery over a mile at Doncaster and has solid claims on that showing, while Praetorian wasn't at his best on a trip over to Sweden last time, but had shown progressive form before that. Mr Fantastic and Stratusnine are others capable of making their presence felt.

AMILOC improved plenty from his debut when maintaining his unbeaten record at Kempton last month, impressing with his finishing effort, so he is taken to continue his progress and land the hat-trick. The main danger could be Praetorian, who can get back on track having run well at this C&D in July, while Stratusnine is one to note as he goes up in trip.

Although yet to tackle turf, this can to go unbeaten AW winner AMILOC, whose pedigree suggests he'll be suited by testing ground
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As with the first division of this race, Paul Nicholls fields another notable hurdles debutant and it is highly likely that Kap Boy can figure prominently. However, LE FAUVE has vital jumping experience and, given he was highly tried during his juvenile season, the four-year-old can gain a confidence-boosting success before returning to deeper levels of competition further down the line. We're Red And Blue and French Ship are other hurdling newcomers to monitor in the betting.

A few in with chances but KAP BOY made a winning debut in a bumper at this meeting last year and having matched that form when runner-up at Newbury 3 months later, this athletic sort is fancied to make his mark on return/hurdling debut at the expense of Le Fauve, who has already finished runner-up twice in this sphere and sets a decent standard to aim at on reappearance. Bumper winner French Ship can edge out Rules debutant River Run Free for third.

Impressive in a Haydock bumper in May, FRENCH SHIP gets the nod ahead of Clap Of Thunder and Kap Boy.
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BOSTON BEACH displayed improvement last month and is less exposed than his main rivals. Out of a Listed-placed dam, he was beaten long distances on his initial two hurdle runs, but showed more last time. In The Trenches can run well but has been a beaten favourite on his last four starts and was soundly beaten at Roscommon recently. Impero achieved a Flat rating of 84 last year and ran well on handicap hurdle debut at Listowel last month.

IMPERO fared better than previously over hurdles on first start for this yard when runner-up at Listowel last month and provided the cheekpieces have the same effect second time, Cian Collins' 5-y-o gets the nod at the expense of In The Trenches, who has been a beaten favourite on 5 of his last 7 starts but remains a strong contender. Gordon Elliott's pair Whispering Hopes and Boston Beach can fight out third.

WHISPERING HOPES made eyecatching late headway when fourth at Gowran on her hurdling debut and should come on for it
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MISS FASCINATOR was a ready winner on the July course on her penultimate start before finding only the potentially high-class Tabiti too good in the Dick Poole at Salisbury last month. Those are two strong pieces of form, which earn the daughter of Mehmas a tentative vote in a highly-competitive edition of this race. Charlie Appleby has a strong chance of back-to-back winners if Magical Trail copes with the rise in class on her first try outside of novice company. Flight and Ecstatic are other key players to consider.

A wide open Oh So Sharp Stakes and it could go the way again of Charlie Appleby who took this 12 months ago and can repeat the feat with his unbeaten Blue Point filly MAGICAL TRAIL now she is returned to 7f. William Haggas' First Instinct can also advance her form for this stiffer stamina test and is next on the list, although Ralph Beckett's exciting filly Cathedral and the more experienced duo Miss Fascinator and Ecstatic can also have a say. Mandurah completes the shortlist.

Lingfield scorer CATHEDRAL looks a Group filly in the making and is first choice ahead of Flight, who holds solid claims on form.
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William Haggas has trained three of the last five winners of this race and THE REVEREND arrives with strong claims of adding to that tally. The latter won by three lengths over 1m4f at Ascot on his handicap debut, despite being eased down in the closing stages, and can defy a 9lb hike with the possibility of plenty more to come over this extra distance. Minstrel Knight won easily over today's trip on testing going at Haydock a fortnight ago and is preferred to Master Builder, who scored on faster ground at the same venue, while Who's Glen romped home at Chester last time but will find this a more difficult test.

Hard not to be positive about most here with THE REVEREND narrowly fancied to give William Haggas a third consecutive win in the race. He took his form up a notch when making a winning handicap debut at Ascot 5 weeks ago, impressing with how he travelled/put the race to bed and this further increase in trip promises to suit. Haydock-scorer Master Builder is another firmly on the up and he's a serious threat. Who's Glen, who routed 5 rivals at Chester latest completes the shortlist.

The one who appeals most is THE REVEREND (nap), who improved to win on handicap debut last time and he should stay this trip
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Unbeaten in four point-to-points before making an impressive switch to hunters' chases for her former yard, REGATTA DE BLANC is an attractive proposition starting out under Rules for Paul Nicholls. The former champion trainer has won three of the last 10 renewals and has another live-wire contender on his hands. Dan Skelton fields two similar types, with both Cherry Brave and Hill Of Scarriff suggested as others to monitor in the betting. Arctic Angel completes the shortlist.

REGATTA DE BLANC has made an interesting switch from Will Biddick to Paul Nicholls having created a good impression in both points and bumpers and he's worth a chance to make a successful debut for this top yard. Cherry Brave has showed something between the flags and looks a threat, while Rockstown Girl could play a hand if back on song after a break.

Paul Nicholls' REGATTA DE BLANC, a very promising hunter chaser in the early part of this year, can make a winning hurdle debut.
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HEY SUNSHINE carries topweight but won well on her recent hurdles debut. While the form of that Kilbeggan win is not outstanding, she won readily and should be competitive from her initial handicap rating. Tell Nobody Nothin won over C&D last month but faces a slightly stiffer task now. Disco Dancer holds Tell Me This on their prior meeting at this course over a similar distance in June, although each appears to be in the handicapper's grip.

There should be more to come from last month's Kilbeggan maiden winner HEY SUNSHINE, who can make a successful handicap debut at the expense of recent course scorer Tell Nobody Nothin.

Although needing to be more fluent, recent C&D maiden winner TELL NOBODY NOTHIN can follow up here
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Having started slowly and finishing in last place in the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood in July, it is too soon to be writing off NOBLE DYNASTY. Previous to that mishap, Charlie Appleby's gelding proved a game winner in the Criterion Stakes on the July course and a return to the Rowley Mile is certainly no negative for this dual C&D winner. A more aggressive ride and drop in class saw Royal Scotsman making all in the Diomed Stakes at Epsom last time out and the four-year-old is feared most, ahead of Witness Stand.

Low-mileage 6-y-o NOBLE DYNASTY has improved again this season, successful over C&D in the spring before landing a Group 3 on the July Course in June. With a line best put through his run at Glorious Goodwood a month later, this has presumably been the target since and he makes plenty of appeal. Royal Scotsman arrives fresher than most and he's an intriguing contender along with the highly admirable and prolific Quinault. Great Generation is one of the 3-y-os to note.

Smart ROYAL SCOTSMAN is taken to follow up his Epsom win. Witness Stand is second choice, ahead of Noble Dynasty.
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Having struggled to land a blow in tougher assignments than this in recent starts, KING'S CALL is likely to be seen to better effect in these calmer waters. Having his first run in nursery company, his mark of 94 could prove lenient. Teej A (second) is fancied to reverse the form with the reopposing Fuji Mountain (first) off much better terms after the pair met over 5f at Chester last month, while End Of Story should prefer this test after struggling when behind the selection in Listed company last time.

END OF STORY has twice found listed company all too much at this stage of his career so, having gone close in a course nursery on his penultimate start, Kevin Ryan's charge is fancied to double his tally back in this company at the expense of Fuji Mountain, who made a successful nursery debut at Chester last month and should go close again from 4 lb higher. The unexposed Lord Roxby and handicap debutant King's Call round off the shortlist.

An open event can go to END OF STORY, who wasn't at his best in a Listed event last time but he'll be suited by the return to this grade
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Intense Approach arrives as the highest-rated rival after completing a double at Kelso last month. Although the five-year-old must enter calculations, softer ground conditions could leave him vulnerable. With that in mind, the fellow hat-trick seeking RYAN'S ROCKET makes most appeal. Fergal O'Brien's charge is bred to relish this rise in distance and he looks just the type who would have appreciated a summer on his back. Flying Fortune and Juventus De Brion are also worth a second look.

Although RYAN'S ROCKET has gained his hurdle wins around 2m his pedigree and a 3m point success at the start of his career suggest he can go on to even better things over longer trips. Dan Skelton's Juventus du Brion showed plenty of promise in 2 outings last season and is feared most ahead of the more-established pair Flying Fortune and Intense Approach.

Progressive mare FLYING FORTUNE (nap) travelled well before keeping on readily to win a competitive and valuable series final last time.
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Hat-trick chasing PORTACOO has shown much improved form in recent months and can defy his latest 9lb penalty. He showed promise on debut for his current trainer at Sligo in August and having won twice at today's course since, is clearly well suited by a sound surface and these surroundings. English runner Three Platoon has won his last two Flat starts and while he returns to hurdling with a lowly rating of 90, hasn't run in a National Hunt race since a failed steeplechase attempt in September 2023. Sandyman has been running satisfactorily enough recently while 48-race maiden Breagagh was narrowly touched off at Wexford in May and should improve following a recent Flat run.

PORTNACOO arrives here on an upward curve following back-to-back course handicaps in recent months and he's narrowly selected to defy the handicapper again and complete the hat-trick. Sandyman leaves the impression he has a bigger effort in his locker and is feared, along with Reebecca Menzies' Three Platoon, who returns to hurdling following a successful stint on the Flat of late.

PORTNACOO has gone up 18lb since August. He's going to have to improve again but can bring up the hat-trick under Darragh O'Keeffe
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Dreamy supplemented her gutsy maiden victory at Goodwood with a ready victory in a Group 3 at the Curragh later in August. The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly merits respect in her bid to land a hat-trick, but DESERT FLOWER may prove too strong. The daughter of Night Of Thunder proved a decisive winner in the May Hill at Doncaster last month and she's fancied to maintain her unbeaten record on this fourth appearance. Tabiti looks best of the remainder.

DESERT FLOWER has looked a top-notch filly on each visit to the racecourse to date and she's fancied to maintain her unbeaten record for all that this is her sternest test to date. Dreamy and Tibiti also arrive with a 100% record, so they add plenty of strength to the contest along with the likes of Anna Swan and January, who also have plenty of potential.

Desert Flower is strongly respected but an interesting alternative at bigger odds is the suitably bred and promising ANNA SWAN.
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BROOKLYN NINE NINE ran on strongly when only narrowly touched off over 5f at Ascot last time and he can go one better today. Richard Fahey's runner was sent off favourite for that assignment and despite a 3lb rise, he can gain compensation here. Course winner Good Earth runs off the same mark as his half-length second over 5f at Hamilton last month and he warrants respect, while Enchanting was a good winner over 5f at Goodwood in August and she can offer a bold bid despite an 8lb hike.

TRILBY has been on form pretty much all turf season and can deservedly get his head back in front. Last year's winner Wen Moon, Richard Fahey's Brooklyn Nine Nine and mud-loving 3-y-o filly Enchanting head the dangers. Copper Knight could also go well in 'his' race.

Last year's winner WEN MOON has conditions to suit and has had excuses for recent defeats. He can get the better of Trilby.
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Although defeats in the spring when bleeding from the nose give cause for concern, triple C&D winner WAYFINDER might be worth chancing on the back of a 135-day break. Rebecca Curtis' gelding is always dangerous when getting into a rhythm at the Monmouthshire track and he sits on an attractive mark. A wind procedure during the summer could revive Enrilo and he's feared most, ahead of bet365 Gold Cup fourth Certainly Red.

GOOD BOY BOBBY won this race from just 1 lb lower a year ago and returns with yard in tremendous order, so a bold repeat bid looks firmly on the cards. Enrilo (on the back of a breathing op) and Certainly Red contested a much better race than this at Sandown when last seen in the spring and head the opposition.

The pick is GOOD BOY BOBBY, who is back down to a good mark for this seasonal debut and can repeat his success in this race a year ago.
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Gigginstown haven't enjoyed any luck with their very recent maiden hurdlers but PRENDS GARDE A TOI might rectify than, in a weak race. Point-to-point-placed before selling for E155,000, he chased home a subsequent triple bumper winner in November and again ran well in a St Stephen's Day bumper, when last seen. He should improve from today's run but nonetheless won't need to be at his best to win. English runner My Friend Yeats ran well at Cartmel in July, when conceding 7lb to the currently 110-rated winner but disappointed at Sedgefield 10 days ago. Well-bred Marie's March represents Willie Mullins but showed previous little at Kilbeggan while Augusta George won an ordinary August course bumper but disappointed recently.

MARIE'S MARCH is fancied to build on her Kilbeggan debut fifth now stepping up in trip so gets the vote from Gordon Elliott's newcomer Prends Garde A Toi who showed some fairly useful form in bumpers. My Friend Yeats also has the form to have a say.

A weak-looking maiden in which PRENDS GARDE A TOI (nap) could be hard to beat if avoiding serious error on hurdles debut
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CLASSY HOPES went close to losing his maiden tag when denied in the shadow of the post here last week. Due to be raised 2lb for that good effort, John Butler's inmate can take advantage and gone one better. Pickled Pepper just failed to reel in the winner at Chelmsford last time and she looks set to launch another strong challenge, while Amroon won over 7f during the summer and can get involved off his current mark.

CLASSY HOPES reacted really well to first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over C&D last week and on that evidence, he can cash in on his lowly mark. La Verite is a threat if turned out quickly, along with Pickled Pepper.

Perhaps CLASSY HOPES might be the one, having appeared to benefit from first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time out.
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KILDARE LEGEND was an easy winner at Southwell in July before defying an opening mark of 85 in comfortable fashion at Doncaster last month. A 6lb rise ought to be well within range given the manner of that success, and, though this is competitive, James Ferguson's charge is fancied to go in again. Alan King landed this with Trueshan in 2019 and he would appear to hold a live chance with recent Ascot scorer Brioni. Grey Cuban won on Town Moor last time out and he is respected up 3lb, along with Mount Atlas and Irish raider Highland Bling.

MOUNT ATLAS had Melrose-winner Tabletalk behind in third when scoring on Ascot handicap debut at the end of July and can make light of a 7 lb rise on his first outing since. Kildare Legend looks capable of better again on the back of his Doncaster success last month and is feared most ahead of Sun God, who failed to stay 1¾m in the Melrose but was prominent enough for a long way to think his mark is very workable.

The most likely improvers seem to be BRIONI (nap), Mount Atlas and Kildare Legend, with Brioni preferred.
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FONDO BLANCO should have learned plenty from his debut third on soft ground at Newbury last month and that race experience could prove crucial. Roger Varian's colt ticks plenty of the right boxes and a breakthrough victory may be on the cards. Belgrave left behind his opening sixth at Kempton when filling the runner-up spot at Newbury 21 days ago and he's feared most, ahead of penalised Pontefract winner Apache Green.

Not a strong-looking novice for the track and FONDO BLANCO makes most appeal. He shaped really well first time up in a Newbury maiden run in a good time 5 weeks ago and seems sure to improve. Pontefract winner Apache Green and Belgrave are the dangers.

This can go to FONDO BLANCO, who shaped with a good deal of promise on soft ground on debut and he's open to improvement.
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A more aggressive ride proved just the tonic for G A HENTY when making all at Warwick last month. Although an 8lb rise demands more from Dan Skelton's inmate, he looks capable of following up on his third chase appearance. The hat-trick seeking Haiti Couleurs is an interesting chasing debutant on his return to action and the seven-year-old isn't taken lightly. Isaac Des Obeaux looks the type to improve for this discipline as well.

A cracking-early season novice handicap with the vote going to GOSHHOWPOSH, who promises to improve for the switch to fences and represents a stable going pretty well. Isaac des Obeaux is also sure to be well prepared for this chase debut, with G A Henty and Sea Music also commanding respect.

Kim Bailey won this 12 months ago with the smart Chianti Classico and DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE is a similar type.
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MRS BIDDLE is an 11-race maiden but has been running well in handicaps recently and should again compete from her rating. She finished second over today's course-and-distance in July – when beating Georgia Celena and Cullenwaine into fourth and fifth respectively, and again showed nice ability in finishing third at Tramore last month. Cullenwaine was himself a C&D winner in June and while he has disappointed over fences recently, reverts to hurdling wearing first-time blinkers, which could help. Dual course winner Fassbender hasn't scored since July 2022 but ran well at Roscommon 11 days ago while You Some Girl has been running satisfactorily in similar British races and has a light weight.

A few with chances but MRS BIDDLE looks the way to go here on the back of her good Tramore third. Bishbashbosh appeals as a likely improver now going handicapping so is next on the list ahead of Fassbender and Georgia Celena.

BISHBASHBOSH wasn't given a hard time when a never-nearer third behind Yokkell at Down Royal in August and she's a fascinating runner
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Penalised for winning at Yarmouth in May, Spherical has shown her best form over the minimum trip so far, and is taken on with GALAXY ZOO. The daughter of Zoustar made a promising debut when a close-up third at Wolverhampton behind a winner officially rated 83 and she can go close on the strength of that form. Pageant is fitted with a first-time hood and is another likely improver, while both Mahra's Love and Gentle Touch are newcomers to note.

Despite looking pretty clueless early on, GALAXY ZOO powered home for third once she got the message at Wolverhampton and with above-average improvement forthcoming, she could be the answer. Glamour Show and Spherical are solid rivals, but a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of a newcomer, with Gentle Touch and Mahra's Love likely candidates.

Preference is for GLAMOUR SHOW, who was placed behind the subsequent Firth Of Clyde Stakes winner Sky Majesty on her penultimate start.
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Oaks runner-up DANCE SEQUENCE hasn't been seen since finishing down the field in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly in July, but she returns from that absence in much calmer waters and is fancied to resume her progress. Sound Angela (winner) had the measure of High Spirited (third) in the John Musker at Yarmouth last time out and can be expected to confirm her superiority, but Verbier, who contested a Grade 2 at Saratoga recently, could be the bigger threat.

NOVUS proved as good as ever when scoring in listed company at Goodwood last time and appeals as a very solid option in bidding to record back-to-back wins in this contest. Oaks runner-up Dance Sequence is perhaps the stand-out on form and can't be discounted despite an absence and her high draw, whilst Sound Angela beat several of her opposition at Yarmouth last time and should still have plenty in the tank after a light season, so also makes the shortlist.

This most surely hinges on whether DANCE SEQUENCE can perform as she did in the Oaks. Her run in the Diane is probably best forgiven.
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FEEL THE NEED has acquitted himself with credit since his C&D triumph in late May and he could be worth chancing on his return to this venue. Sam Feilden takes the ride and his 5lb claim allows the four-year-old to effectively race off the same mark as for that victory here earlier in the year. Be Frank was an eye-catching fourth when staying on well at Newmarket 20 days ago and a 1lb drop in the ratings should see him in the mix. Justcallmepete and Another Baar are others to note.

BE FRANK is lightly raced for this stable and he looked like he might be about to peak when a staying-on fourth at Newmarket last time, so he gets the nod over Another Baar and Feel The Need, who both arrive in good order. There are a number of others with chances in an open race for the grade.

A few to consider but this can go to ON THE RIVER, who is back on his last winning mark and now has the ground to suit
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GIN COCO won off this mark of 133 last November and he makes most appeal to get back to winning ways. Harry Fry's charge struggled to land a blow in the Grade 3 Swinton Hurdle at Haydock when last seen in May and he appears likely to relish this easier assignment. Former Betfair Hurdle winner Soaring Glory arrives here 14lb below his last winning mark and a return to form would see him in the shake-up, while Onemorefortheroad has the benefit of fitness on most of these rivals and he completes the shortlist.

WASHINGTON was let down by his jumping when pulled up on his Ludlow chasing debut/sole start for Paul Nicholls, but he's been given a major chance by the handicapper back over hurdles on first start for Harry Derham a year on and is taken to capitalise. Gin Coco shaped better than the bare result in the Swinton Handicap when last seen and is second choice ahead of Irish-raider Starman.

Harry Derham can pull rabbits out of hats with his new recruits and WASHINGTON is handicapped to win races off his reduced mark.
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RED BALL OF FIRE hasn't won since July 2023 but has been running well and is ideally suited by race conditions. A Sligo regular, she now drops in class having run well in two recent chases and - notably, possesses the top allowed hurdles' rating of 109 while her 7lb mares' allowance is allied to her rider's 5lb claim. Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner Hardy Diamomd also has a mares' allowance and having run reasonably well over hurdles at Gowran last week, should compete on chase debut, as she has prior point-to-point experience. Mister Wilson is flattered by his 116 chase rating and was soundly beaten in a recent claiming hurdle. English runner Boomslang has recent form but debuts over fences.

HARDY DIAMOND has some fair form over hurdles to her name and is taken to make a winning start in this sphere for her top yard. Mister Wilson rates the pick of those with chasing experience and is next on the list ahead of Red Ball of Fire and Boomslang.

One horse who won't lack chasing experience is MISTER WILSON and that should give him the edge over his rivals
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JETTIE'S RUN makes plenty of appeal based on last month's debut second over course and distance. She was no match for the hot favourite Magical Trail, but showed enough potential to suggest she can win at this level. Maissara failed to progress when fourth at Yarmouth, but is not out of this if settling better in the early stages. Remember The Bear is a half-sister to the useful sprinter Pillow Talk and is preferred of the newcomers.

JETTIE'S RUN made a highly promising start to her career when chasing home a useful prospect who had the benefit of experience over C&D 16 days ago and, with progress anticipated, she can provide the Ralph Beckett yard with another victory. Godolphin-newcomer Arabian Summer is another of interest before market clues. Maissara and Bermuda Longtail are others to note.

Arabian Summerp is a well-related newcomer but JETTIE'S RUN can confirm the undoubted promise of her recent C&D debut.
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Following two promising opening runs at Leopardstown, PROXIMA CENTAURI can gain a first career win. Short of room at a crucial stage before finishing well for fifth on her debut in July, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly went two places better next time. The form of that latter race was boosted subsequently when the winner followed up in a Listed contest on Champions Weekend. The 80-rated Varner will find this easier having been highly tried of late. Well beaten in a Group 3 race last time, the daughter of Elzaam should find her level. Down Royal runner-up Reponse Finale stepped up considerably on her first start when only narrowly losing out. Granted further improvement, the Kevin Prendergast-trained filly should go close.

The Leopardstown race PROXIMA CENTAURI finished third in has worked out nicely so from the inside stall, she's taken to get it right. Response Finale and I Can Imagine are probably the main threats unless there's support for a debutante.

This can go the way of the well-bred PROXIMA CENTAURI (nap) whose latest form has been boosted and she can continue to progress
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Having been only narrowly touched off over the extended 3m1f at Ffos Las in April, this represents a good opportunity for ROUGE DE L'QUEST to go one better. The first two pulled well clear on that occasion and a 3lb rise doesn't appear out of his reach. Belgarum rates as the biggest danger after a facile success over the extended 2m3f at Plumpton last month but this 13lb hike may prove difficult to defy, while Rockinastorm should also be thereabouts.

ROUGE DE L'QUEST was much improved with blinkers and a tongue tied added last season, successful at Ffos Las in March prior to posting a pair of solid runners-up efforts. He's taken to pick up where he left off from what appeals as still being a workable mark. Belgarum and Roll With It both arrive fit and in form and could emerge as the lead threats, with School Days Over another to consider following a consistent spell over hurdles.

The suggestion is ROCKINASTORM who won first time back last season and has time on his side to keep progressing.
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GREENWAY MACHINE continues to defy his 12 years with consistently useful performances and might follow up last year's success in this race. Ideally suited by conditions, he has recently run well in his two Tramore handicap chases and having finished ahead of today's rivals Ocodango Boy (which finished fourth), Rudy Catrail (sixth) in September, is today reunited with a 7lb claimer who lightens his load. Ocodango Boy was himself an unlucky course-and-distance loser in June when exiting at the second-last fence and while he has been slightly frustrating, is nonetheless dependable in the grade. Edgewell represents the English-based race sponsors and while his recent form is uninspiring, he steps up to his longest-distance race to date, which could help.

EDGEWELL has been shaping up quite well in British handicaps and representing the race sponsors, a very bold bid seems forthcoming. Agirlcalledchloe and Mullaghmore Wave are a couple of potential threats.

GREENWAY MACHINE won this race last year and the in-form 12yo could be hard to stop in his tracks again at the weights
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A few of these arrive with something to prove, but that can't be said about BLACKLION, who finished third at Wolverhampton last time out having been on target there prior to that. George Baker's charge is able to compete from an unchanged mark and, from a favourable draw, the son of Sioux Nation can get back on track. Ash Wednesday caught the eye when third over 7f at Brighton recently. A step up in trip could unlock further progress, so he appeals as a likely candidate, while others to note include Help Me Rhonda and Spirit Charmer.

HELP ME RHONDA rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to gain a maiden victory at the chief expense off course-winner Blacklion. Ash Wednesday and Spirit Charmer also enter calculations.

Only 4-1 for a handicap at Brighton last time, ASH WEDNESDAY ran okay to be third after looking all at sea on that quirky track
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Kevin Coleman, who struck with a similar type here last week, can win with ELUSIVE DUKE. Runner-up at Cork on his debut last month, the form of that race has worked out quite well. Although unproven on the Polytrack, the son of Elzaam should have every chance of acting on it. Mighty Day has plenty of experience which should stand to him in a race of this nature. The James Barrett-trained colt did little wrong when finishing second in claiming company on his latest two starts. While a mark of 73 leaves him vulnerable to an improver, the U S Navy Flag colt won't go down without a fight. I Am Me shaped with plenty of promise when second at Roscommon back in May. Although absent since then, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained colt should hold strong claims.

I AM ME made a promising start at Roscommon in May and if all is well he should have more to offer, so gets the vote over Elusive Duke and Mighty Day.

Quite competitive, with the vote going to I AM ME, despite the colt being absent since a very promising debut back in May
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Victory Sound sets a useful standard and he is of obvious interest eased in class under a penalty, but it might pay to side with SUHUB. William Haggas' filly stepped forward on her debut effort when filling the runner-up spot at Newmarket last month and any further progress could see her go one better. Andrew Balding's string often improve for their initial experience and Urban Glimpse may get involved with that in mind. Venezuelan appeals most of the newcomers.

SUHUB shaped promisingly at Newmarket recently and is preferred to the class-dropping Victory Sound. Urban Glimpse should build on his C&D debut second, while Ralph Beckett newcomer Venezuelan would also enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour.

The preferred choice is SUHUB, the first foal from a dual Group 1 scorer, who bumped into a potentially smart rival at Newmarket.
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Three times successful here over the minimum trip, MEHMAN can gain a first victory over 7f. A revelation on the surface a couple of seasons back, the five-year-old returned to something like his best when winning on turf at Naas in May. However, following a really promising first try over this distance at the Curragh last weekend, the gelding looks ready to add to his career tally. First-time blinkers should also benefit the Gerard O'Leary-trained gelding. A five-time winner over a mile here, Punk Poet has also won at this shorter trip on turf. While the additional furlong would be preferable, the seven-year-old is unlikely to be far away. Prisoner's Dilemma, who returned to form here last month, should also be competitive.

PUNK POET had an excuse at the Curragh last time and is on a good mark returned to a track he's tasted plenty of success on. Recent Laytown runner-up Not Forgotten has a pretty solid AW record and is second choice ahead of Michael O'Callaghan's Rockbury Lad.

PRISONER'S DILEMMA gained a 4th C&D win 3 weeks ago, has a better draw (1) this time and the form has been boosted
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Al Ameed continues to knock hard on the door and he would be deserved winner, but the Kodiac gelding might have to play second-fiddle to FRENCH MASTER. John & Thady Gosden's colt was a comfortable victor at Doncaster in July and the three-year-old, a full-brother to Mohaafeth, can continue his progress switched to the all-weather. Assured appeals most of the remainder.

This may well develop into a match between AL AMEED and French Master, the 7 lb the former receives just about swinging the pendulum in his favour. Alnayef is another to note back from a break/having been gelded.

This can go to FRENCH MASTER, who left a good impression when scoring at Doncaster in July.
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David Marnane's progressive three-year-old TOKENOMICS can follow up his recent Curragh success. A dual winner in July, the gelding ran a respectable race in mid-division at York the following month, before resuming winning ways last time. Stepping back up to a mile should suit the strong travelling son of The Great Gatsby. Proven on the surface, he should go close off a 4lb higher mark. Blues Emperor makes a first visit to Dundalk since finishing fourth on his racecourse debut back in 2021. A proven performer in premier handicap races, the top weight has his burden eased somewhat by the 10lb claim of Patrick McGettigan. A three-time winner at this venue, Ferrybank is sure to make a bold bid from the front.

BUCANEER'S SPIRIT is on an upward curve and had something in hand when landing a Navan handicap last time, so he gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winners Shigar and Tokenomics in a tightly knit affair.

The form of SHIGAR's latest win is working out nicely with those filling the places both winning since and he's only 4lb higher here
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A few last-time-out winners arrive here with solid credentials of claiming the prize, with slight preference for THROUBI. James Fanshawe's charge seeks a hat-trick and Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim negates the burden of a 3lb rise for her head success over 1m4f at Newbury in July. Rockit Tommy will have to defy a 5lb penalty for his success over 1m3f at this venue nine days ago, but Taylor Fisher takes off 3lb, while Outgun also warrants respect.

Low-mileage 5-y-o THE GLEN ROVER has a progressive record on AW and might be able to defy the handicapper again. Last week's winner Rockit Tommy, C&D specialist Ocean Heights and the hat-trick seeking Throubi head the dangers in a competitive race for the level.

Rockit Tommy and THE GLEN ROVERS (nap) were ready winners on their latest course starts and the latter can take another step forward
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It is surely significant that apprentice title contender James Ryan has stayed loyal to AREANA. Third on her recent stable debut for Conor Maxwell, the five-year-old travelled into the race easily before her effort levelled out inside the final furlong. While she may well have just needed that run on her first start since February, dropping back in trip looks a wise move. Ryan will most likely ride a waiting race before delivering the mare from off the pace late on. Top-weight Lohengrin also enters calculations along with Koniag.

AREANA is well treated on her best form and should strip fitter for her encouraging debut for this yard here a fortnight ago, so a chance is taken on her to get the better of the likes of Lohengrin and Church Mountain.

She's still a maiden but the unexposed HARSEVA has run with promise in h'caps this term and her latest run is worth forgiving
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An open contest sees a tentative nod in the direction of KING OF ITHACA, who was beaten under a length despite finishing third over 7f at Southwell last month. Off the same mark, another bold bid can be expected. Jazzy Angel is fancied to pose the most significant question to the selection after a narrow miss over 7f at Wolverhampton on her latest start, while Stacey Racey won over C&D last time and heads the remainder.

JAZZY ANGEL took a step forward when second at Wolverhampton and is still relatively unexposed, so she's worth a chance to go one better. Kitaab is officially well-in off the same mark as when scoring readily at Newmarket but he'll need to negotiate stall 13 effectively if he's to follow up. King of Ithaca is also respected.

Several have claims but KING OF ITHACA is proven over C&D, has hit a consistent spell and is taken to make a winning return here.
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A maiden winner on good ground at Naas last season, SHAYZANN has reached the frame in a couple of decent handicaps this term. Although well beaten on his sole previous visit to this track, that was in a Listed race and the son of Shamardal should go very close back in calmer waters. Three-time course winner Squire Danagher is sure to prove a serious threat. Andy Oliver's gelding ran well in the Red God handicap here in August, before winning on his return visit last month. A previous winner here, Burren Song arrives in good form having finished runner-up at the Curragh recently. James Ryan's 3lb claim brings him right into the equation.

BURREN SONG ran a cracker behind Polemon at the Curragh last week and could reverse placings back on this surface having run plenty of good races here. Squire Danagher is establishing a good record at Dundalk also and has to be respected. Aidan O'Brien's 3-y-o Psalm seems sure to be popular.

Last weekend's Curragh winner POLEMON can follow up off a 4lb higher mark
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OPEN SECRET was a ready winner over 1m6f at Redcar on Saturday and a repeat of that performance would make him difficult to stop. Charlie Johnston's charge will have to defy a 6lb penalty, but that seems unlikely to halt his progression. The hat-trick seeking Knight Templar is feared most, although a further 6lb rise will be trickier to defy, while Hawk Jet looks set to follow them home.

OPEN SECRET upped his game and extended well when scoring at Redcar last weekend and he could defy the penalty with another step forward. Super Superjack is a player back up in trip and Knight Templar isn't without hope.

A slight preference is for the Robert Stephens' hat-trick seeker KNIGHT TEMPLAR over the most obvious danger Open Secret.
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Runner-up over course and distance last time, MISS PALOMA can go one better. The Henry De Bromhead-trained mare, who has won twice at this track, ran a solid race when just finding one too good on her most recent visit. A strong traveller, the six-year-old should get a nice tow into this race. Lightly-raced on the Flat, Eastmore has to be of interest on his first start on the Polytrack surface. Having shown little on his first few runs over hurdles for Charles Byrnes, the gelding hinted at a revival when second at Down Royal recently. Natural Ruler, who finished third in a slightly higher grade here last time, should appreciate stepping back up to this trip.

The well-bred TIDING was below best on his qualifying run at Navan 3 weeks ago but that came over further and, having shaped with plenty of encouragement at that venue previously, Dermot Weld's 3-y-o could be worth chancing to quickly get back on track making handicap debut. There is plenty of depth in opposition, dangers headed up by Natural Ruler, Miss Paloma and Bright N Shine.

Preference is for MISS PALOMA who has good recent C&D form and has a good draw for a prominent racer
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