1 Sunday 22nd October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 22nd October 2023

There were 28 Races on Sunday 22nd October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Limerick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 22nd October 2023

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

13:35 Leopardstown Handicap 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (4.5/1 +36%) Yuzu	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(12) Yuzu 4.5/1, 11/2, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 5 days ago. Touched off in Bellewstown handicap on heavy two starts back; respected.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 -14%) Nituna	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) Nituna 8/1, 16/1, good second of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 10 days ago. Player. Recent Curragh second a career-best; handles conditions and could have more to offer.
3	14 3rd (14) (14/1 +30%) Pimstrel	14 14/1(+30%)	(14) Pimstrel 14/1, 5/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Galway (7.1f, good to soft) 40 days ago, slowly away. 2lb wrong here but can't rule out with rider's claim and favoured ground.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +25%) Rock Etoile	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Rock Etoile 12/1, 9/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (8f, soft) 31 days ago, folding. Others more persuasive. Testing conditions seem to find him out at Listowel so could struggle here.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +44%) Mogwli	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Mogwli 9/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in September. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Gowran (7f, heavy, 5/1) 6 days ago. Needs to break better than at Gowran, should go well if he does.
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 -33%) Arch Enemy	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Arch Enemy 8/1, Latest win at Listowel in June. 10/1, bit below form third of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Enters calculations. Run well in defeat since Listowel win but has a bit to find with Mogwli on Curragh run.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 +0%) Beauty Bella	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Beauty Bella 10/1, Below form sixth of 15 in maiden (11/4) at Naas (7f, soft) 8 days ago. Blinkers back on. Makes handicap debut. Handicap debutante has a fairly solid record in maidens but still others preferred.
8th	7 8th (7) (10/1 -11%) Hokusai	10 10/1(-11%)	(7) Hokusai 10/1, 33/1, below form ninth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Well held at the Curragh latest with a couple of today's rivals ahead of him.
9th	1 9th (1) (9/1 +25%) Dragon Of Malta	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Dragon Of Malta 9/1, Latest win at Listowel in September. 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) 22 days ago. Disappointing at Killarney but ground to suit and rider's 10lb claim brings him into it.
10th	2 10th (2) (8/1 +33%) Half Nutz	8 8/1(+33%)	(2) Half Nutz 8/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifteenth of 19 in handicap (9/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 15 days ago. Slow-starter never one to rule out but hard to have confidence in all the same.
11th	4 11th (4) (5/1 -43%) Coolree	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Coolree 5/1, Winner at Killarney in July. Respectable third of 15 in handicap at Listowel (8f, soft, 11/1) 31 days ago. Has good chance on form. Listowel third looks strong form; 2lb higher but definite chance.
12th	10 12th (10) (40/1 -60%) Wild Mountain	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Wild Mountain 40/1, 80/1, fourth of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Recent Down Royal run a small step in the right direction; handicapper giving him a chance.

LTO Selection:

COOLREE ran into a couple of in-form rivals when third at Listowel last month and may be able to strike again here. The Mondialiste gelding bumped into Drop The Dip and Wrist Art last time and both have gone on to frank the form. Coolree is only a couple of pounds higher here. Mogwli has been running consistently and handles testing conditions. He should be thereabouts again. Arch Enemy is another who has been knocking on the door and has to come into calculations.

COOLREE was surrounded by subsequent winners at Listowel last month so can quickly resume winning ways. Nituna continues to shape well and is next best ahead of Arch Enemy.

Quite a competitive handicap in which COOLREE gets the vote, now dropped in trip after a good Listowel run in similar conditions

13:35 Leopardstown Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +33%) Gifted Angel	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Gifted Angel 4/1, Yet to win on the Flat but different story over hurdles, winning juveniles at Stratford and Cartmel in August. Creditable third back on the Flat at Chester last month. Should give his running but no easy task conceding a fair bit of weight all round.
2	4 2nd (4) (28/1 -12%) Captain Marvellous	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Captain Marvellous 28/1, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam, 11.5f-15f winner, half-sister to fair hurdler (17f-21f winner) Capivari out of winner around 2m Plique A Jour. Betting should help guide to expectations on debut.
3	7 3rd (7) (13/2 -30%) Latin Verse	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(7) Latin Verse 13/2, Fair Flat winner for Ralp Beckett. Shaped well when close second on his Sedgefield hurdle debut 19 days ago (likely to have won with a better jumps at the last). Likely to improve.
4	8 4th (8) (6/1 -20%) Mojo Ego	6 6/1(-20%)	(8) Mojo Ego 6/1, Won on the Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget and runner-up on the second of 2 hurdle starts there last spring. Bold show likely on first run for Harry Derham.
5th	12 5th (12) (3/1 +33%) Kundaline	3 3/1(+33%)	(12) Kundaline 3/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles on soft ground in France. Seemed to get found out on a quicker surface when a below-form second at Ludlow recently but these conditions should be a bit more to her liking after the rain in recent days.
6th	11 6th (11) (10/3 -11%) Soigneux Bell	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(11) Soigneux Bell 10/3, Made a winning debut on the Flat in France in May and ran to a fair level when second in 1¼m Epsom novice last month for new trainer Gary Moore. Interesting hurdling debutant.
7th	5 7th (5) (125/1 -279%) Cosmic View	125 125/1(-279%)	(5) Cosmic View 125/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) for the Crisfords. Faded into a well-held fourth on his Fontwell hur4dle debut for his new stable last month but could strip fitter with that behind him. Cheekpieces worn in recent starts are left off here.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 +34%) Bridge	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Bridge 33/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for Brian Meehan. Best watched now hurdling for a new stable unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
9th	6 9th (6) (22/1 -57%) Kauto Kawai	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Kauto Kawai 22/1, Probably didn't achieve that much when second in a claiming hurdle in France last month but rates a potential improver having joined David Pipe since.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (11/1 -10%) Outgun	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Outgun 11/1, Fair maiden at up to 11f on the Flat. Much respected now hurdling for a stable traditionally strongly in juvenile events.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (50/1 -100%) Sir Raj	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Sir Raj 50/1, Fair form on Flat for Hugo Palmer. Could only manage a distant third on his Plumpton hurdle debut last month but he should achieve more in due course. Has a tongue tie added now.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -52%) Awtaad Prince	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Awtaad Prince 50/1, Fairly useful Flat performer but his recent efforts in that sphere have been disappointing. Watching brief advised on hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

LATIN VERSE appeared somewhat of an unlucky loser in his runner-up effort at Sedgefield earlier in the month after jumping badly left at the final obstacle. Milton Harris' juvenile will need to jump better to shed his maiden tag in this sphere, but he should take all the stopping if building on that hurdles bow. Kauto Kawai is worth noting in the market on his UK debut, while Flat recruits Outgun and Soigneux Bell could have a say too.

French-recruit MOJO EGO gets the nod to make a winning start for Harry Derham but there are several with possibilities in an interesting opener. Latin Verse should have a big say if brushing up on his jumping with his Sedgefield experience behind him, while Kundaline's French form suggests she's better than she showed at Ludlow. Soigneux Bell and Outgun are a couple of interesting hurdle newcomers in a race where the betting could prove informative.

Having shown promise and stamina on both Flat starts, hurdling newcomer SOIGNEUX BELL is the selection ahead of Captain Marvellous.

13:45 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (4/7 +62%) She's A Fine Wine	0.571429 4/7(+62%)	(10) She's A Fine Wine 4/7, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 22/1, 39¾ lengths eleventh of 20 to Dysart Enos in Nickel Coin Mares' National Hunt Flat Race at Aintree (17f, good) 6 months ago. Makes hurdles debut. Considered on first run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy. Bumper winner for Olly Murphy who ran her in Grade 2 Aintree event, obvious chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 +9%) Mag Dillane	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Mag Dillane 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 12/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Well-beaten third in a course bumper last November, overall form not very convincing.
3	14 3rd (14) (15/8 -71%) Bestaline	1.875 15/8(-71%)	(14) Bestaline 15/8, Promising sort. Left hurdling debut form behind despite being easy to back when third of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.2f, heavy, 33/1). Off 11 months. Will take the beating provided she's ready to roll. 2m soft-ground winner in France, big chance on the basis of Fairyhouse third last November.
4	7 4th (7) (33/1 -136%) Not Before Time	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) Not Before Time 33/1, Showed a bit when sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle (50/1) at Tipperary (16f, good) on debut 5 months ago, not knocked about. Would have finished closer but for a blunder two out on debut at Tipperary, can do better.
5th	11 5th (11) (12/1 +70%) Tastyee	12 12/1(+70%)	(11) Tastyee 12/1, Fair Flat winner. Seventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 150/1) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Minor Flat winner on good ground, moderate seventh in a recent maiden hurdle at Tramore.
6th	13 6th (13) (33/1 -230%) Whotookthebiscuit	33 33/1(-230%)	(13) Whotookthebiscuit 33/1, Well held on only start in bumpers (for Paul Power) and similar story on when sixth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft, 40/1) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Remote sixth at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut, Rachael Blackmore rides She's A Fine Wine.
7th	1 7th (1) (150/1 -127%) Catchabird	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Catchabird 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 50/1, fourteenth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 145 days ago. Weak form in bumpers, soundly beaten on her first two starts over hurdles, off since May.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 +0%) Out Of The Park	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Out Of The Park 200/1, Well held in pair of maiden hurdles 10 months ago. Struggled in two maiden hurdle outings last December, can be ruled out.
9th	6 9th (6) (66/1 +67%) Mini Getaway	66 66/1(+67%)	(6) Mini Getaway 66/1, Getaway mare. Dam (h89) winning pointer, lightly raced under Rules, half-sister to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Amstecos. Made frame sole completed start in points (Apr 30). Dam won a point, unlikely to be good enough on the evidence of two runs in points in April.
10th	4 10th (4) (100/1 -300%) La Tene	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) La Tene 100/1, €3,000 3-y-o, Pour Moi mare. Dam, ran twice over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Ballyadam Approach. Dam a point winner/half-sister to three winners who all stayed well, may find 2m too sharp.
11th	16 11th (16) (100/1 -203%) Erne Star	100 100/1(-203%)	(16) Erne Star 100/1, 66/1, ninth of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) on debut 3 weeks ago. Makes hurdles debut. Did not show much first time out in a Tipperary bumper, family has served this yard well.
12th	15 12th (15) (125/1 +38%) Dream Once More	125 125/1(+38%)	(15) Dream Once More 125/1, Well held in pair of maiden hurdles. Mid-field on debut at Navan, remote ninth at Gowran; unlikely to feature.
13th	12 13th (12) (40/1 +0%) Tropical Image	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Tropical Image 40/1, Well held in pair of maiden hurdles. A hint of better to come when sixth at Listowel, probably needs some more experience.
14th	18 14th (18) (100/1 -203%) Shesabreeze	100 100/1(-203%)	(18) Shesabreeze 100/1, Shirocco filly. Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2m-2½m winner) Avondhu Lady. Dam won a point-to-point and is a half-sister to hurdle/chase winner Avondhu Lady.
15th	17 15th (17) (150/1 -127%) Mason Lady	150 150/1(-127%)	(17) Mason Lady 150/1, Tailed off in pair of maiden hurdles. Tailed off in maidens over further than this at Roscommon and Fairyhouse, no appeal.
16th	8 16th (8) (200/1 -203%) On The Banks	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) On The Banks 200/1, Placed on 2 of 3 outings in points. 80/1, last of 11 in maiden hurdle at Galway (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Twice in the frame in points, big price when tailed off at Galway on hurdling debut.
17th	3 17th (3) (150/1 -88%) Five Minutes More	150 150/1(-88%)	(3) Five Minutes More 150/1, Well held in pair of maiden hurdles 4 months apart. No early signs of promise in maiden hurdle runs at Tipperary and Roscommon.
18th	2 18th (2) (100/1 -52%) Colline Fleurie	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Colline Fleurie 100/1, Winning pointer. 66/1, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in maiden hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. Point winner, jumping left a lot to be desired on hurdling debut at Listowel, 66-1 then.

LTO Selection:

BESTALINE hasn't raced for almost a year but has jumping experience and returns at a good time of year – hinting she'll be ready. A debut French flat winner at Nort-Sur-Erdre in May 2022, she was reported to be 'blowing hard' post-race on jumps debut but finishing third to Zarak The Brave last November in a race which has worked out very well. She's A Fine Wine won impressively in March and debuts for new connections. From a talented family whose runners invariably race keenly, she pulled too hard in an April Grade 2 bumper but is better judged on her Southwell success. She is likely to race prominently but cedes hurdling experience to the selection. Mag Dillane has bits of form and can follow on at a respectful distance in third. Not Before Time showed ability on Tipperary debut.

A serious case of quantity over quality in this opener and provided she's ready to roll, BESTALINE is fancied to put her jumping experience to good use and make it third time lucky in this sphere. The obvious danger is She's A Fine Wine, who won a bumper at Southwell back in March and makes her hurdling debut for Henry de Bromhead. Mag Dillane and Not Before Time can fight out third spot.

French Flat winner bBESTALINE\p stands out on her third to the subsequent Galway Hurdle winner Zarak The Brave at Fairyhouse last November

13:55 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 -38%) Tom Creen	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(5) Tom Creen 11/4, Improved for this yard last season, scoring twice here (including on return) before posting solid placed efforts last 2 starts. Off 6 months but can go well again. Two course wins during last season's opening chase campaign and respected on reappearance.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +20%) Fakir	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Fakir 4/1, Won a 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.5f) on debut for this yard 13 months ago. Has found life tougher since but dangerous to discount off tumbling mark. Form went wrong way earlier this year but he's on a handy mark & the break may have helped.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -100%) Present Fair	6 6/1(-100%)	(1) Present Fair 6/1, Dual point winner. Best effort in maiden/novice hurdles for this yard when fourth of 17 at Wetherby (2m) penultimate start. Off 7 months. Makes chase/handicap debut. Should make a chaser. Lightly raced point winner (3m, soft) who is open to improvement now switched to fences.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +14%) Balkalin	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Balkalin 12/1, Veteran who scored at Kelso in May. Not disgraced last 2 starts but opposable on belated chase bow. Won off this mark over hurdles in May but below best more recently; belated chase debut.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (7/4 +56%) Clondaw Pretender	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(6) Clondaw Pretender 7/4, Patchy profile but showed first form over fences when second of 4 at Newcastle and backed that up when filling same spot at Leicester. Only fourth at Doncaster final start but wasn't disgraced. 20-month absence is a concern, however. Returns from long absence but on a handy mark and his stable is in excellent fettle.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 -20%) Follow Your Arrow	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Follow Your Arrow 12/1, Sole win came at Hexham last summer and good efforts when runner-up both starts in May. Has lost form since, however. Well handicapped on his placed form in May but has failed to shine on last three starts.

LTO Selection:

Trainer Sam England won this in 2020 and has a good chance of following up that success here with TOM CREEN. Twice a winner from three starts over fences at this venue, he does need a career best off this mark but he won first time out last season. Clondaw Pretender hasn't been seen since February 2022 but his stable are in good form and is one to consider, while Fakir has won off 20lb higher in the past and is difficult to ignore off his current mark.

TOM CREEN did well over fences last season, winning twice here (including on return) and unlucky to bump into a handicap blot at Huntingdon on final start, so has solid claims. Dual-point winner Present Fair should do better now handicapping/chasing so is feared most.

The Donald McCain-trained point winner PRESENT FAIR is open to improvement on this chase debut and earns the vote.

14:05 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Leopardstown Listed 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 +20%) Mutasarref	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Mutasarref 8/1, Useful gelding. 9/1, creditable eighth of 17 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good to firm) 43 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Best form good ground so definite ground concerns and recent form doesn't look good enough.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +62%) Honey Girl	2.5 2.5/1(+62%)	(5) Honey Girl 2.5/1, Useful filly. Latest win at the Curragh in May. 5/2, bit below form 4¼ lengths third of 15 to Curvature in listed race at Naas (8f, heavy) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Can make presence felt. Left with too much to do at Naas last weekend but definite claims on best form.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.75/1 -92%) Cairo	1.75 1.75/1(-92%)	(3) Cairo 1.75/1, Smart colt. Course winner. Very good 2 lengths second of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh (8f, good, 14/1), running on late. Off 148 days. Stable in good form. Big player. Absent since Irish Guineas second in May; the one to beat on that form if handling ground.
4	2 4th (2) (5.5/1 +35%) Snapraeterea	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(2) Snapraeterea 5.5/1, Useful gelding. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner Concorde Stakes (9/2) at Tipperary (7.4f, heavy) 21 days ago by ¾ length from Bells On Her Toes. Not taken lightly. Tipperary winner clearly in good heart, handles the ground and has to be respected.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 +72%) Flame Of Eire	14 14/1(+72%)	(8) Flame Of Eire 14/1, Useful filly. 22/1, respectable 6 lengths sixth of 15 to Curvature in listed race at Naas (8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Not near her best this season when invariably chasing black type; hard to fancy.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -14%) Bells On Her Toes	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Bells On Her Toes 16/1, Useful filly. Below form 7¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Aussie Girl in listed race at the Curragh (6f, soft, 6/1) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly back up in trip. Inadequate trip on latest but earlier Tipperary second to Snapraeterea puts her in the mix.
7th	9 7th (9) (16/1 +68%) Fast Tara	16 16/1(+68%)	(9) Fast Tara 16/1, Useful filly. 28/1, bit below form 5¾ lengths fifth of 15 to Curvature in listed race at Naas (8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Heavy ground maiden winner but seemingly exposed at this level.
8th	4 8th (4) (14/1 +65%) Frazil	14 14/1(+65%)	(4) Frazil 14/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 9/4, won 16-runner maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 8 days ago, comfortably. More needed at this level. Recent Naas maiden winner capable of better still but faces big jump in class here.

LTO Selection:

The ground would be a concern for CAIRO, who returns from an absence, but his class may see him through. The Quality Road colt was last seen chasing home star stablemate Paddington in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in late May. He won the Killavullan Stakes last year with a good cut in the ground which would give some hope he could get through testing conditions. Honey Girl is a consistent sort and gets through ground. She could be a danger. Power Under Me was slightly disappointing last time at Cork but is a dual course and distance winner, including when claiming this race 12 months ago in soft ground, and has to be respected.

CAIRO hasn't been seen since an excellent second in the Irish 2000 Guineas but has been found a good opportunity back down in class. Honey Girl is feared most ahead of Snapraeterea.

Irish 2,000 Guineas second CAIRO could be hard to beat if handling the ground

14:10 Leopardstown Listed 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +33%) Arclight	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(5) Arclight 10/3, Fairly useful on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and she also enjoyed a good season over hurdles, winning here and at Doncaster. Interesting chasing debutant. Fair Flat-racer who won two juvenile hurdles last season; makes chasing debut today.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/8 +31%) Notnowlinda	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(2) Notnowlinda 11/8, Dual 2m hurdles winner last season who made a promising start over fences when second of 10 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) 27 days ago. That form has been franked so she merits serious consideration with progress very much on the cards. 2-6 over hurdles last season and ran well in defeat on last month's chasing debut; player.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 +25%) Kotmask	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Kotmask 6/1, Signed off for last term with a good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, soft). Reliable sort so he can't be ruled out on his chase debut/return. Consistent over hurdles last season but others in this line-up may have more potential.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -14%) Spago	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Spago 8/1, Fair in bumpers and placed on all his three runs over hurdles, third in 2m3f Warwick novice in April. Goes straight over fences on his return and can't be discounted for his in-form yard. Third in all three novice/maiden hurdles last season; now makes chase/handicap debut.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -146%) Non Stop	16 16/1(-146%)	(7) Non Stop 16/1, Fair Flat winner at 1m who also scored twice at 2m over hurdles last season. Ended the season with a couple of modest efforts though so he has a bit to prove on his return/chasing bow. Won twice over hurdles at Warwick last season but does not have a chasing pedigree.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (13/2 -18%) Fame And Fun	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(6) Fame And Fun 13/2, Dual 19f hurdles scorer last season who signed off with a solid fifth of 13 in handicap at Taunton (19f, soft) in April. Commands plenty of respect now starting out over fences. Dual handicap hurdle winner last season; has a fighting chance if he takes to chasing.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (16/1 -146%) Rakhine State	16 16/1(-146%)	(4) Rakhine State 16/1, Got off the mark over fences at Perth in July. Posted a creditable third over hurdles there 41 days ago so he's in the mix again back in this sphere. Won three-runner chase in July but younger rivals look more interesting here.

LTO Selection:

NOTNOWLINDA was far from disgraced when finding only another unexposed chaser too good on her chasing bow at Warwick last month and Dan Skelton's mare is fancied to defy a 2lb nudge in the ratings. Rakhine State is the only other rival with experience over the larger obstacles and the veteran shouldn't be far away after posting a respectable third over hurdles at Perth in September, with Kotmask and Fame And Fun making most appeal of those making their debuts in this sphere.

Dan Skelton's NOTNOWLINDA shaped well on her first go over fences when runner-up at Warwick (form been franked) and can put that experience to good use to fend off chasing-newcomers Arclight and Fame And Fun who are both in excellent hands and bring potential to this sphere. Rakhine State and Spago are two others who need considering in an intriguing novice chase.

The most obvious answer is NOTNOWLINDA, who made a very solid start to her chasing career when second at Warwick last month.

14:20 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (25/1 +0%) Answer To Kayf	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Answer To Kayf 25/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 12/1) on hurdles bow 160 days ago. Improvement needed. Third in a 2m3f bumper at Cork, little impression on hurdling debut at Killarney in May.
2	18 2nd (18) (13/8 +28%) What's Up Darling	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(18) What's Up Darling 13/8, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. Won 15-runner bumper (3/1) at Tipperary (18f, heavy) 171 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Point/bumper winner, trip may be shorter than ideal but could be good enough.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 +12%) Diamboy Des Carres	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(6) Diamboy Des Carres 15/2, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 4/1 and hooded for 1st time, won 7-runner bumper at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy), better placed than most. Makes hurdles debut. Bumper winner last November, may need further over hurdles but the ground should be a help.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -67%) Ballycallan King	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Ballycallan King 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, good second of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 9/2) 32 days ago. Major player. Weak Flat form, has improved since going over hurdles, place chance after Listowel second.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 -43%) Champagne Mahler	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Champagne Mahler 20/1, Promising type. 8/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at this course (16.4f, good to soft) 149 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before halfway. Open to improvement. Native Speaker appears to be the stable No 1. Chance was harmed by interference from a faller in the early stages here in May..
6th	17 6th (17) (3/1 -60%) Walk Away Harry	3 3/1(-60%)	(17) Walk Away Harry 3/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 11/1, won 18-runner bumper at Punchestown (18f, good to soft) 177 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Makes hurdles debut. Good bumper form, Punchestown win was obtained at 2m2f, this may be short of his optimum.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 +56%) Catch The Beast	66 66/1(+56%)	(4) Catch The Beast 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, fifth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, heavy). Off 7 months. Fair fifth in 19-runner maiden at Down Royal in March though beaten 23l, needs to improve.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -75%) Givehimthehonour	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Givehimthehonour 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 11 in bumper at Gowran (18f, heavy). Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Point winner, moderate third in his first bumper, tailed off at Gowran on second attempt.
9th	12 9th (12) (3/1 +45%) Native Speaker	3 3/1(+45%)	(12) Native Speaker 3/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/2, fourth of 7 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut and he's one to consider. Point winner was too keen when fourth in a seven-runner bumper at Cork in March.
10th	2 10th (2) (200/1 +20%) Arion Soldier	200 200/1(+20%)	(2) Arion Soldier 200/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, point winner, out of fairly useful 2¼m-2½m hurdle winner Rossdara. Entitled to come on for the run, First foal, dam point winner, not a likely contender for small Kerry stable on debut..
11th	14 11th (14) (250/1 -150%) Rusheen	250 250/1(-150%)	(14) Rusheen 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 250/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Pulled-up on both starts in points; always at the back first time over hurdles at Galway..
12th	16 12th (16) (300/1 -20%) The Flying Donkey	300 300/1(-20%)	(16) The Flying Donkey 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 20 days ago. Back down in trip. No encouragement from outings in maidens at Tramore and Fairyhouse..
13th	11 13th (11) (150/1 -88%) Knockbrack Rambler	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Knockbrack Rambler 150/1, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to fair staying hurdler/fairly useful 3m chase winner Raddon Top. Will only be of interest on debut if the market vibes are upbeat. Half-brother to 2m5f-3m hurdle/chase winner Raddon Top, may find 2m inadequate.
14th	9 14th (9) (200/1 +20%) Huckleberry River	200 200/1(+20%)	(9) Huckleberry River 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy), pulled up before 2 out. Off 9 months. Hooded for 1st time. Three-figure odds when pulled up in two Fairyhouse outings in January, can be ruled out.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (33/1 -32%) The Bay Horse	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) The Bay Horse 33/1, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser The Bosses Nephew and modest hurdler/chaser Bulls And Mortar, stayed 3m. Market should point the way (What's Up Darling seemingly the stable first-string). Belated debut at the age of seven, decent pedigree; Jack Kennedy on What's Up Darling.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -25%) Frontispiece	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Frontispiece 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Second of 7 in handicap (15/8) at Newbury (12f, good to firm). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Amanda Perrett. Interesting candidate for this hurdles debut. Five Flat wins in Britain; best suited by decent ground; belated hurdling debut at nine.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -20%) Just Jack	150 150/1(-20%)	(10) Just Jack 150/1, Gatewood gelding. Dam placed once over hurdles. Pulled up sole start between the flags and pobably best watched on Rules debut. Failed to run to expectations when favourite for his only point-to-point start.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (150/1 +25%) Pharney Soldier	150 150/1(+25%)	(13) Pharney Soldier 150/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Watching brief advised first time out. Dam failed to train on after beating the talented Missunited in a course bumper in 2011.

LTO Selection:

WALK AWAY HARRY returns from a summer's break, having won at the Punchestown festival. He debuts over jumps but has heavy-ground form and his rider claims 5lb. His owners the Area Fiftyone Syndicate, share the same name as a highly-classified US Air Force training range but their horse notably reappears for a local trainer at a big meet. Native Speaker was left clear to easily win his point-to-point and ran well in a good Cork bumper in March. His jumping experience will help but is vulnerable to smart types. What's Up Darling has point-to-pointing experience and while his bumper form is strong, it was over longer distances which suggests he might prefer further than two miles. Diamboy Des Carres relishes testing ground and is built for fences but hasn't run since November. Ballycallan King has minor place claims.

Some appealing types on show in this maiden hurdle, headed by WALK AWAY HARRY and What's Up Darling, both of whom landed bumpers when last seen in the spring. The form of the Punchestown race won by Walk Away Harry looks pretty decent and he is marginally preferred. Ballycallan King is the clear pick of those with hurdles experience and is much respected, while point winner Native Speaker and interesting Flat recruit Frontispiece are also of interest.

Slight preference is for point/bumper winner WHAT'S UP DARLING over Punchestown bumper scorer Walk Away Harry

14:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7.5/1 +53%) Lahire	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(4) Lahire 7.5/1, Offered little in a Uttoxeter juvenile hurdle on debut 12 weeks ago, making several bad mistakes in rear. Needs a big turnaround with cheekpieces added. Didn't jump well before being pulled up on his debut in July; now tried in cheekpieces.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 -13%) I'm Too Tired	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(3) I'm Too Tired 4.5/1, Fair maiden at up to 1¼m on the Flat for the Charlton stable. One to note in the betting now hurdling. Fair maiden on the Flat for the Charltons at up to 1m2f; one to note for market confidence.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -100%) Pete The Brief	18 18/1(-100%)	(6) Pete The Brief 18/1, Only a modest 1m winner on the Flat but is a half-brother to a fairly useful hurdle winner so possible he'll fare better now hurdling. 1m Flat winner (modest form); less good latest; makes hurdle debut in a weak race.
4	5 4th (5) (5/2 -25%) Makanao	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(5) Makanao 5/2, Fair on Flat (stays 12.5f) in France. 4/1, 2 lengths second on Fontwell hurdle debut 16 days ago, although he merely closed up late having been a remote second 2 out. The cheekpieces he wore on that occasion are now replaced by first-time blinkers. 2nd in slow-motion finish at Fontwell on hurdle debut; different headgear; needs better.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/8 +45%) Swiss Money	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(8) Swiss Money 11/8, Fairly useful dual winner on the Flat for Yann Barberot in France. Only fifth when sent off 13/8 favourite for his Stratford hurdle debut in July but evidently thought capable of better by a stable which does well in these events. Could leave that bare form behind now tongue tied after a break. Signs of ability at Stratford when racing too freely; tongue tied now; ground a query.
6th	7 6th (7) (66/1 -164%) Red Shield	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Red Shield 66/1, Poor maiden on Flat so doesn't strike as an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles. Poor form since joining this yard and he changes code with plenty to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (33/1 -371%) Child Of Lir	33 33/1(-371%)	(2) Child Of Lir 33/1, Modest AW winner on the Flat. Might have stamina limitations over hurdles judged on the way he weakened quickly from the home turn over C&D on his first attempt 19 days ago. 1m winner on Flat (modest form) but tailed off over C&D on recent hurdle debut.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 +30%) Best Guess	28 28/1(+30%)	(1) Best Guess 28/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 10.5f) but a well-held last of 7 on his Hamilton handicap debut last month. Probably best watched now hurdling. Modest four-race maiden on the Flat; new code needs to spark something extra.

LTO Selection:

With little hurdling form to go on, Best Guess merits consideration but he will need to step up on his Flat form to have a say here. Swiss Money pulled too hard to have any chance on his hurdling bow at Stratford and could settle better now, but MAKANAO is narrowly preferred. Second at Fontwell earlier in the month, he has won on the level in France and can only improve for that experience.

Milton Harris is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race and SWISS MONEY is selected to leave the form of his hurdle debut in July behind with a tongue tie added back from a 3-month break. Fontwell runner-up Makanao is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Jennie Candlish hurdle newcomer I'm Too Tired.

A weak race in which I'M TOO TIRED is tentatively preferred to Swiss Money.

14:40 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Leopardstown Handicap 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +64%) Farnborough	4 4/1(+64%)	(8) Farnborough 4/1, Winner at Limerick in June. 6/1, sixteenth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to firm). Off 112 days. Yard having good spell. Handicap debut flop on Derby weekend and absent since.
2	12 2nd (12) (6/1 +25%) San Aer	6 6/1(+25%)	(12) San Aer 6/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Naas (7f, soft, 15/2) 8 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Eyecatching third at Naas last weekend; likes ground and could go well off light weight.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 -100%) Catena Zapata	10 10/1(-100%)	(6) Catena Zapata 10/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Cork (8f, soft) 26 days ago. Shortlist material. Fine comeback Cork second and rider's 7lb claim make him a leading contender.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 -13%) Walhaan	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Walhaan 18/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2018. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Handled testing conditions at Tipperary when just behind Timeless Soul; place claims.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +36%) Saltonstall	7 7/1(+36%)	(2) Saltonstall 7/1, Won this off 2 lb higher last year. Warmed up for this year's renewal with a respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, heavy, 10/1) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should make a bold bid to defend his crown. Last year's winner not quite in the same form this year but now 2lb lower.
6th	5 6th (5) (6/1 +45%) Joe Masseria	6 6/1(+45%)	(5) Joe Masseria 6/1, Latest win at Cork in April. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Naas (7f, soft, 7/1) 8 days ago. Trainer going well. Looks competitive on form. Respectable run at Naas last weekend but more required.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 -9%) Timeless Soul	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Timeless Soul 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 21 days ago, never nearer. Tipperary eyecatcher; drop in trip not ideal but top-weight a definite player.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -71%) Fernao	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Fernao 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Listowel in June. 8/1 and visored for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 29 days ago, no match for winner. Recent Curragh second when visored; untried on testing ground, chance if handling it.
9th	9 9th (9) (9/2 +68%) Excuzio Joe	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(9) Excuzio Joe 9/2, First run since leaving Matthew J. Smith when creditable second of 7 in handicap at Gowran (7f, heavy, 9/1) 6 days ago, no match for winner. Excellent Gowran comeback run 6 days ago although this is a better race.
10th	3 10th (3) (10/1 +0%) Current Option	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Current Option 10/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Largely out of form this year and may struggle to get this trip on the prevailing ground.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 -106%) Spanish Tenor	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Spanish Tenor 33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Listowel in September. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Naas (7f, soft) 8 days ago. One of 3 from the Ado McGuinness yard. Listowel win came on soft but handicapper may just have his measure now.

LTO Selection:

CATENA ZAPATA ran well on his return from an absence at Cork last month when staying on to chase home Helpmeout in Cork. The Vadamos gelding has gained his two wins at Dundalk but ran well in testing conditions last time and with in-form apprentice Wayne Hassett taking 7lb off now he looks nicely treated. Saltonstall is a couple of pounds lower than when winning this last year and has to be respected having run a couple of nice races recently. Aidan O'Brien runs two and the unexposed Subzero is an interesting one with Jack Cleary taking 7lb off.

SALTONSTALL is back on a winning mark and can land this race for the second year in succession for the Ado McGuinness team. There should be more to come from unexposed Aidan O'Brien 3-y-o Subzero who is second choice ahead of last month's Cork runner-up Catena Zapata.

Value may be had here in the bottom-weighted SAN AER, an eyecatching third at Naas last weekend on this sort of ground

14:45 Leopardstown Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 -13%) Destroytheevidence	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(2) Destroytheevidence 9/4, Fair in bumpers and showed improved form to get off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles in 5-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in May. Respectable second at Southwell (3m) on recent return to action. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Thereabouts. Won by 10l at Worcester in May and not discredited when well-held second this month.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 +55%) Monks Meadow	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Monks Meadow 9/2, £60,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his completed start in Irish points. Interesting contender for a stable which sent out a winning hurdling debutant at Wincanton earlier in the week. Bought for £60,000 after Irish point second in April; market may guide on rules debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 -100%) Songo	10 10/1(-100%)	(1) Songo 10/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who won a pair of 21.5f Newton Abbot novice hurdles this summer. Disappointed in a handicap there last time, though, and shouldered with a double penalty here. Easily won two Newton Abbot novice hurdles in summer; should go well, despite big penalty.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -87%) Deerstalker	14 14/1(-87%)	(5) Deerstalker 14/1, Clear when falling at the last in his sole point. Faded after racing keenly in a Warwick bumper in the spring for Mel Rowley but worth keeping an eye on in the betting now hurdling for a new stable no stranger to success in this race. Unlucky not to win a point in March but made low-key bumper debut the following month.
5th	9 5th (9) (250/1 -525%) Tiger Blade	250 250/1(-525%)	(9) Tiger Blade 250/1, Modest form when sixth in a pair of Warwick bumpers for Tom Weston in the spring. Best watched now hurdling on return. Made quite promising bumper debut in April but his second run was a backward step.
7	7 \|B\| (7) (9/2 +25%) Much Too Dear	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) Much Too Dear 9/2, Fair form over hurdles, running his best race when 3 lengths second of 3 over C&D (good to soft) when last seen in May. Likely to be competitive if resuming in similar form. Lacks the potential of some of these but ran well when second over C&D in May; e-w claims.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (9/4 +55%) Beachcomber	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(4) Beachcomber 9/4, Looked useful when winning easily at Chepstow on his second of 3 bumper starts last season. Off 7 months, shaped as if better for the run when 10 lengths fifth on his 2½m Worcester hurdle debut 23 days ago. Major player here with improvement on the cards. Impressive bumper winner in February and shaped with promise on recent hurdling debut.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -142%) Capstan	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Capstan 80/1, Fair at best on the Flat these days (fourth in 2m Class 6 handicap here last month) and pulled up on his Newbury hurdle debut back in March. Can only watch. Pulled up on last season's hurdling debut and not at full strength on the Flat lately.

LTO Selection:

Presenting Nelly completed the second leg of a quick-fire double at Newton Abbot in late-September, but the six-year-old will require another career-best performance to complete a hat-trick judged on the ratings. DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE appeared a bit too keen when runner-up over an extended 3m at Southwell earlier this month and he could regain the winning thread now dropping in distance to 2m5f, with first-time cheekpieces an added bonus. The returning Much Too Dear is seen as the largest threat in receipt of 7lb from the selection and completes the shortlist.

BEACHCOMBER should be all the sharper with last month's hurdle debut under his belt and can make the most of the weight he receives from the previous winners in this line-up. It would be no surprise were the main threat to come from Emma Lavelle Irish point recruit Monks Meadow, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

Chepstow bumper winner BEACHCOMBER made a very encouraging start to his hurdling career three weeks ago and should build on that run.

14:55 Kempton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 -64%) Millstream Lady	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(4) Millstream Lady 9/2, Improved when off the mark in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 16/1) 29 days ago by 7½ lengths from Rockbrook, kept up to work. Respected now that she's up and running. Ready winner of 2m4f Listowel handicap (Rockbrook second) and now 9lb higher.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +50%) Halsafari	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(2) Halsafari 11/2, C&D winner. 11/1, last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, good) 133 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael J. Bowe with tongue strap now applied. Lurks on a dangerous mark. Infrequent winner but ran loads of good races last winter; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +14%) Cheerful Chap	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Cheerful Chap 6/1, Fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, heavy, 8/1) on debut over fences 10 days ago, inadequate test. Back over hurdles with cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlisted returned to this longer trip. 2m5f winner on soft; better signs on chase debut last time and now tried in headgear.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -100%) Qatar Spirit	22 22/1(-100%)	(6) Qatar Spirit 22/1, Confirmed promise of previous effort when fifth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 25/1) 11 days ago. Could go well back up in trip for handicap hurdle debut. Placed in heavy ground maiden at Gowran and fair fifth at Fairyhouse; handicap debut.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +17%) Swelltime	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Swelltime 10/1, Hooded for 1st time, possibly needed run when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 66/1) 34 days ago. Others still more persuasive. Never involved back from break in first-time hood at Listowel and deep ground not ideal.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 +44%) New Barn Lane	10 10/1(+44%)	(8) New Barn Lane 10/1, Not in the same form as previously when well-beaten fifth of 9 in maiden hurdle (66/1) at Cork (24.4f, soft) when last seen in April. Improvement needed as he drops back in distance on handicap bow. Glimmers of ability in soft ground maidens including at this venue; handicap debut.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +36%) He's Home Again	14 14/1(+36%)	(10) He's Home Again 14/1, Hooded for 1st time, improved when third of 12 in maiden hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 33/1) in March. Should have more to offer as he goes handicapping after 7 months off. Remote third in Cork maiden (2m4f, heavy) when tried in a hood; been off seven months.
9th	9 9th (9) (11/4 +21%) Chainofconsequence	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(9) Chainofconsequence 11/4, Sole win at this course last year. In first-time tongue strap, ran as well as ever when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, heavy, 9/1) 19 days ago. Major player. Winner over 2m5f on inner track here last year; second on return to hurdles at Galway.
10th	7 10th (7) (20/1 +9%) Flemansflick	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Flemansflick 20/1, After 5 months off, showed bit more than previously when seventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 250/1) 34 days ago. Back up in trip for his handicap debut. Has shown little in maidens; not one to dismiss despite stiff-looking opening mark.
11	11 \|DQ\| (11) (6/1 -33%) Rockbrook	6 6/1(-33%)	(11) Rockbrook 6/1, After 8 months off, produced his best effort when 7½ lengths second of 14 to Millstream Lady in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 22/1) 29 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest run. Chased home Millstream Lady at Listowel and 8lb better off.

LTO Selection:

HALSAFARI debuts for a new trainer and runs in a first-time tongue-tie but has claims if recapturing old form, on his favoured heavy ground. His previous win was in 2019 but he competed well at higher levels last winter, returns from a break and contests a winnable race. Millstream Lady won well in a similar Listowel handicap last month but competes from 9lb higher. In-form Chainofconsequence is a previous course winner who competes well at this level while Hazran should improve from a recent flat reappearance. Stablemates Flemansflick and New Barn Lane, along with He's Home Again, debut in handicaps.

Having dropped in the weights, CHAINOFCONSEQUENCE ran at least as well as ever when second at Galway 19 days ago and he can build on that to return to winning ways. Millstream Lady showed improved form when opening her account at Listowel last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Cheerful Chap.

Second on his return to hurdling at Galway, CHAINOFCONSEQUENCE should be suited by this longer trip and can go one better

15:05 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 -27%) Ballylinch	7 7/1(-27%)	(7) Ballylinch 7/1, Winning pointer who showed a bit on Market Rasen hurdle debut in June. Well held next 2 starts but Brian Hughes back on board for handicap/chase bow. Winning pointer; likely improver upped in trip and switched to fences for handicap debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 -38%) Fiston Du Mou	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Fiston Du Mou 11/1, Bounced back from a couple of below par performances when making all in a match at Catterick in February. Not in same form next 2 starts, however, including on debut for this yard on return 11 days ago. Made mistakes on recent stable debut but he's a C&D winner who handles soft; not ruled out.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +41%) Ali Star Bert	5 5/1(+41%)	(4) Ali Star Bert 5/1, Landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) in February. Placed on next 3 outings but was below par back over hurdles in June. Serious claims back over the larger obstacles. Won twice over fences in February; off since quiet hurdle run in May; chance if near best.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 -11%) Post Chaise	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Post Chaise 5/2, Made a very good start to his chase career when winning at Hereford and Huntingdon in January. Pulled up 2 of next 3 starts but back down in class now. Two chase wins in January; can go well fresh and thorough test could squeeze out more.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +75%) Rust To Riches	10 10/1(+75%)	(6) Rust To Riches 10/1, Winning pointer but little form under Rules. Has bled. Irish raider who is 0-10 under rules; recent efforts weren't promising; blinkers return.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/1 -82%) Tommydan	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) Tommydan 5/1, Made a winning return in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell in June. Below form next 3 starts but back to best when off the mark over fences at Hexham 16 days ago, albeit the race rather falling on his lap on the run-in. Off the mark over fences at Hexham 16 days ago (3m, soft); considered despite 4lb rise.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/2 +55%) Henry Brown	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Henry Brown 9/2, Unreliable sort who turned in a laboured effort when second of 4 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good) before no show back from a break at Perth 81 days ago. 3m chase winner at Hexham 13 months ago; mixed record since and lifeless effort latest.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -100%) Ballynagran	20 20/1(-100%)	(5) Ballynagran 20/1, Resumed winning ways at Hexham in May but highlighted his unreliability there following month. Headgear now applied. Two front-running wins in the first half of 2023; below par latest; headgear now tried.

LTO Selection:

Fiston Du Mou didn't jump with his usual fluency when sixth on his return here recently but as the only C&D winner in the field, he warrants plenty of respect and may do better now. Ali Star Bert could also get involved, but a chance is taken on TOMMYDAN. The eight-year-old won over 3m at Hexham a couple of weeks ago and a 4lb rise for that success appears to be fair.

POST CHAISE is back down in class on his return so could be worth chancing with his yard in red-hot form. Ali Star Bert and Tommydan are others to consider.

Post Chaise is interesting upped in trip for his return but the unexposed handicap debutant BALLYLINCH gets the nod.

15:15 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Leopardstown Listed 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (9/2 -13%) Boogie Woogie	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Boogie Woogie 9/2, Useful filly. 4/1, creditable 5¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Novus in Pride Stakes at Newmarket (10f, soft) 9 days ago. Yard having good spell. Cheekpieces back on. Ought to go close. Respected on best form but has to improve on recent efforts; handles ground.
2	5 2nd (5) (20/1 +20%) Sunchart	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Sunchart 20/1, Useful gelding. One win from 24 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. 80/1, twenty third of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Back from staying handicaps; likes ground but hard to see him playing a major role.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 -25%) Hannibal Barca	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Hannibal Barca 25/1, Last of 5 in minor event (2/1) at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. Gallinule winner last year but last on both starts this season; hard to fancy.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 +0%) Layfayette	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Layfayette 5/2, Smart gelding. 25/1, good length third of 7 to Adelaide River in Paddy Power Stakes at this course (12f, good to firm) 43 days ago, slowly away. Has the best form and is reliable, so makes the most appeal. Career-best third in Group 3 Kilternan Stakes here last month; sure to go well.
5th	9 5th (9) (17/2 +15%) Mashia	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(9) Mashia 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Naas in May. 14/1, 20¼ lengths last of 11 to Lumiere Rock in Blandford Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Not completely dismissed. May yet have more to offer, unproven on this sort of ground.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +14%) Beechwood	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Beechwood 12/1, Confirmed previous encouragement when landing 13-runner maiden (11/8) at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft). Off 97 days. More to come but this is a big step up. Killarney maiden winner open to improvement but this is a huge jump in class.
7th	2 7th (2) (15/2 +32%) Self Belief	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(2) Self Belief 15/2, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Below form 8¾ lengths seventh of 13 to Foniska in listed race (10/1) at Cork (8f, soft) 26 days ago. Claims if he can bounce back. Last year's winner has a bit to prove now after lacklustre recent Cork effort.
8th	3 8th (3) (9/4 +10%) Sprewell	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(3) Sprewell 9/4, Smart colt. C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 33/1, 8½ lengths last of 8 to Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes at this C&D (good to firm) 43 days ago. More realistic claims down in grade. C&D Derby Trial winner in similar conditions; down from Group 1 company and major player.

LTO Selection:

SPREWELL takes a drop in grade here and can get back to winning ways on softer ground. The Churchill colt has been highly tried this season with two Derby runs, finishing fourth at Epsom, and he was last seen in the Irish Champion Stakes. His best performances came on softer ground at the start of the season, particularly when winning the Derby Trial at Leopardstown, and he hasn't looked totally at home on faster surfaces, especially in the Irish Derby. This could be a nice confidence booster now. Layfayette is top-rated in the field and is an obvious danger. He was a fine third in Group 3 company at Leopardstown last time having won at the same level previously. Boogie Woogie has been knocking on the door in stakes company since winning her maiden and could be placed material here.

After landing the Royal Whip at the Curragh in August, LAYFAYETTE ran at least as well when third in the Paddy Power Stakes at this course last time. The drop in trip shouldn't pose a problem and he has the best form, so he takes preference over Boogie Woogie, with Sprewell also considered.

Fresh from attaining a career-high mark when third in last month's Kilternan Stakes here LAYFAYETTE (nap) can gain a tenth success

15:20 Leopardstown Listed 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 -17%) Corrigeen Rock	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) Corrigeen Rock 7/2, Improved sent chasing last season, winner of first 2 completed starts before resuming winning ways at Perth final start. Probably has more to offer still so high on the shortlist. Made all at Perth in April and now 3-7 over fences; could easily have more to offer.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 -29%) Thelasthighking	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Thelasthighking 9/2, Low-key start over fences last season but got the hang of things for a ready success at Wincanton (15.7f). Followed up at Southwell final start in April and remains unexposed. Came good over fences with two wins at end of last season; still quite lightly raced.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/2 +38%) Jay Jay Reilly	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Jay Jay Reilly 5/2, Low-mileage sort who did remarkably well to overcome a bad error to open his chase account over C&D in February. Found out in Grade 2 company next time but quickly back to winning ways in 4-runner Market Rasen handicap. Excellent close second over C&D when last seen in May and remains of interest. 2-4 since fitted with cheekpieces; signed off with clear second over C&D in May; respected.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 -7%) El Borracho	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) El Borracho 8/1, Likeable, versatile campaigner who resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good), going with enthusiasm. Close third at Newton Abbot since and should be in the mix again. Has excellent 6-10 strike-rate over fences but current mark asks quite a lot of him.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +0%) Xcitations	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Xcitations 8/1, Upped his game further this term with victories at Doncaster and Sandown around the turn of the year. Mixed record after but eased 3 lb and is back down in class on return. Took form to new level last winter; current mark is workable if he's ready to roll.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 -40%) Flic Ou Voyou	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Flic Ou Voyou 7/1, Back from 4 months off and enhanced his fine record at Wincanton with another victory in handicap in February. Folded tamely next time but has a good record fresh so worthy of interest. 2-4 last season; soft ground excuses latest defeat but he remains on a career-high mark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -20%) Mercian Prince	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Mercian Prince 12/1, Veteran campaigner who enhanced his fine Kempton record when winning this race off 1 lb lower and followed up here 7 months later under a typically fluent front-running display. Below best all 4 starts since but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this venue. Front-running veteran who excels at this track; no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

LTO Selection:

Mercian Prince deserves a mention having won this race for the last two years, but he is 12 now and was not at his best when pulled up last time out at Bangor. He could still go well but JAY JAY REILLY is readily preferred. A three-time course winner, twice over fences and once over hurdles, he was last seen finishing second to the aforementioned Mercian Prince over C&D in May, despite pulling too hard, and looks set for a profitable season. Thelasthighking is lightly raced and may be the one to follow the suggestion home at these weights for the in-form Twiston-Davies yard.

Plenty to consider with the vote going to CORRIGEEN ROCK, who is probably the one open to the most improvement still. Jay Jay Reilly and Thelasthighking head the dangers.

The suggestion is C&D winner JAY JAY REILLY (nap), who responded well to the addition of cheekpieces towards the end of last season.

15:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (6/5 +56%) Positive Thinker	1.2 6/5(+56%)	(5) Positive Thinker 6/5, Made it 2 wins from 2 starts over fences in 6-runner handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 22 days ago. Expected to be bang there from his lower mark back over hurdles. Several near misses over hurdles; unbeaten in two handicaps over fences; ground/trip okay.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +75%) Mont Saint Vincent	3 3/1(+75%)	(7) Mont Saint Vincent 3/1, After 8 months off, back on track when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 28/1) 20 days ago. Shortlisted with his recent run behind him. Couple of fair runs over 3m last year including over C&D; fifth at Fairyhouse after layoff.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -56%) Robyndeglory	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Robyndeglory 7/1, Course winner. After just 4 days off, best effort this season when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 15/2) 20 days ago. Merits consideration. Solid run when third at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) having had a spell over fences.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 -89%) Killinure Lass	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(4) Killinure Lass 17/2, Latest win in hurdle at Cork in March. 6/1, ran well when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Galway (19.1f, heavy) 19 days ago, despite barely adequate test. Can give another good account back up in trip. Likeable mare has won three handicaps; stays 3m and handles heavy; trip too short latest.
5th	3 5th (3) (18/1 -50%) Nephin Beg	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Nephin Beg 18/1, Below form eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.3f, good to soft, 16/1) 171 days ago. Needs to get back on track. 33-1 when beating Positive Thinker on handicap debut (2m4f, yielding/soft); nothing since.
6th	11 6th (11) (33/1 -50%) Sally's Cave	33 33/1(-50%)	(11) Sally's Cave 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 10 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 37 days ago. Could take a step forward as she goes significantly up in trip on handicap debut. Nothing in three qualifying maidens and jumping remains an issue; big step up in trip.
7th	14 7th (14) (33/1 -32%) Oh'herewego	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Oh'herewego 33/1, Twenty-two runs since last win in 2019. After 9 days off, possibly found race coming too soon when eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft, 28/1) 21 days ago. May just find others stronger. Old boy ran well when second of 18 over this trip at Listowel; tailed off since; 4lb wrong.
8th	13 8th (13) (20/1 -150%) Mrs Watson	20 20/1(-150%)	(13) Mrs Watson 20/1, After 6 months off, seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 22 days ago. Entitled to be sharper for her recent run with cheekpieces on 1st time. 2m4f winner on heavy at Clonmel last year but shown little since; headgear; 4lb wrong.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (12/1 -41%) Another Nightmare	12 12/1(-41%)	(9) Another Nightmare 12/1, Improved when making winning handicap debut in 17-runner race at Listowel (24f, soft, 40/1) 30 days ago, staying on well. Needs to find more again. Popped up at 40s on handicap bow at Listowel in an incident-packed 3m contest.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (33/1 -136%) Workforadime	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Workforadime 33/1, One of season's lesser efforts when ninth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 25/1) 10 days ago. However, she remains capable of better making handicap debut. Placed in bumpers but not in ten tries in maiden hurdles; handicap debut.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -150%) Criminal Mischief	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Criminal Mischief 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in March. Well below form when fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at the same course (19.1f, soft, 28/1) 164 days ago. Up in trip. 2m winner on heavy was fifth on handicap bow at Tramore; off since May, first try at 3m.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 -150%) Coole Arcade	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Coole Arcade 40/1, Again below form when fifth of 7 in claiming hurdle (8/1) at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead (headgear/tongue strap discarded). Three times a winner over 2m (two hurdles, one chase); new yard and stamina a concern.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (150/1 -275%) My Good Pal	150 150/1(-275%)	(12) My Good Pal 150/1, Has made little impact so far, fifteenth of 17 in maiden hurdle (250/1) at Navan (20f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. 4yo beaten miles all starts in bumpers and maidens; steps up in trip for handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

POSITIVE THINKER has failed in 10 previous hurdle runs but has won both his chases and today reverts to hurdling from a favourable rating. A soft-ground stayer, he is rated 11lb higher over fences following his recent Gowran win, he looks progressive and nicely handicapped. Five-time winner Robyndeglory also stays well and while she has too recent form, isn't ahead of the handicapper. Another Nightmare won over this distance at Listowel and while 5lb higher, might be able to continue her progression. Criminal Mischief won an ordinary Clonmel maiden in March and while well held last-time, could improve a little at this distance. Killinure Lass is dependable at this level and has place claims.

Successful over fences on his latest outing, POSITIVE THINKER can continue his good run of form and take advantage of his lower mark back over hurdles. He is taken to get the better of Robyndeglory, who produced her best effort of the season reverted to hurdling last time, with Mont Saint Vincent completing the shortlist.

Gowran chase winner Positive Thinker will do for many but KILLINURE LASS, equally suited by conditions, is just preferred

15:40 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/8 +46%) Tommy Time	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(6) Tommy Time 15/8, Irish bumper winner who matched that form at the second time of asking for new yard when runner-up under a penalty here 19 days ago. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Ran to fair level in three good-ground bumpers, winning on debut; bred for jumping.
2	10 2nd (10) (15/2 +6%) Southern Babylon	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Southern Babylon 15/2, 80,000 gns purchase after finishing second in an Irish point in May 2022. It's taken a bit of time to get her to the track but she's an interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Sold for 80,000gns after finishing 2nd in Irish point in May 2022; market can guide.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 +6%) Arlo	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Arlo 15/2, Fair hurdler for Stuart Crawford in Ireland. Hasn't been seen for 17 months but his new yard is more than capable of readying one after a lay-off. Absent for 537 days but makes his stable debut at a realistic level; check the betting.
4	2 4th (2) (11/4 -38%) Easter Junction	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(2) Easter Junction 11/4, Point runner-up who made the frame in 2 bumpers last season and was in the process of making a promising hurdles debut (likely to have been placed) when unseating 2 out at Bangor 18 days ago. Shortlist material. Promise in a point/bumpers and again when unseating two out on hurdle debut; more to come.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/2 +42%) Five Dollar Fine	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Five Dollar Fine 7/2, Fair maiden hurdler who was narrowly denied in a Newcastle novice wen last seen in May. Returns with his stable going well but suspicion he might prove vulnerable for win purposes again. Consistent maiden for whom conditions should be fine; returns from a break but e-w claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Kilta	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Kilta 12/1, Fair in bumpers in Ireland and shaped better than the result when fourth on his 2m Hexham hurdle debut for a new yard 16 days ago, sure to have finished second but for being badly hampered 2 out. Open to improvement. Promise in Irish bumpers and again on recent stable/hurdle debut; capable of better.
7th	9 7th (9) (100/1 -100%) Fllana Bay	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Fllana Bay 100/1, Poor maiden hurdler, her third in a 2m Hexham novice when last seen in June coming in a weak race of its type. Up against it. Seemed to run better at Hexham last time but needs further improvement.
8th	7 8th (7) (300/1 -200%) Boyneside	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Boyneside 300/1, Well held in bumper/2 hurdles. Poor form in a bumper and two hurdle runs; makes no appeal.
9th	4 9th (4) (300/1 -200%) Grand Mario	300 300/1(-200%)	(4) Grand Mario 300/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle for Peter Niven in 2022. Can only watch now returning for a new yard after 18 months on the sidelines. Poor form for Peter Niven two seasons ago; best watched on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

LANGTON WOLD must hold every chance on the back of a highly encouraging hurdling debut over C&D 11 days ago, where he was not beaten far into second. With improvement expected, he can get the better of the Newcastle runner-up Five Dollar Fine, as well as Easter Junction, who was still in contention when unseating two out at Bangor-on-Dee earlier in the month.

EASTER JUNCTION was in the process of making a promising start to his hurdle career when unseating 2 out at Bangor and is taken to provide the Donald McCain/Brian Hughes combination with a second successive win in this contest. Tommy Time has achieved enough in bumpers to suggest he has a bright future over jumps and is second choice ahead of Brian Ellison's Langton Wold.

Kilta shaped quite nicely on his stable debut but FIVE DOLLAR FINE might make a winning return to action.

15:50 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Leopardstown Handicap 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (10/1 +38%) Global Energy	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Global Energy 10/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) 22 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Sole win came off 7lb higher but that was on good ground in the spring of 2022.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +25%) Nostringsattached	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Nostringsattached 3/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 19-runner maiden at the Curragh (10f, soft, 6/1) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Curragh maiden winner who brings plenty of potential into her first handicap.
3	10 3rd (10) (6/1 +45%) Teorema	6 6/1(+45%)	(10) Teorema 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/5, below form eleventh of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, soft) 10 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Best maiden form at this trip and doesn't look overburdened for handicap debut.
4	15 4th (15) (17/2 +47%) Speckled Meadow	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(15) Speckled Meadow 17/2, Below form eighth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft, 18/1) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Bounce back needed. Has been below par the last twice on testing ground that she does handle.
5th	14 5th (14) (125/1 -150%) Albion Princess	125 125/1(-150%)	(14) Albion Princess 125/1, 80/1 and hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Well beaten in her two runs for this and conditions don't look ideal.
6th	5 6th (5) (13/2 -8%) Time To Boogie	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(5) Time To Boogie 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Navan in September. 5/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should go well again. Third in an AW handicap last time and same mark here; tries cheekpieces.
7th	9 7th (9) (13/2 +28%) Tea Olive	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(9) Tea Olive 13/2, Winner at Gowran in April. Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Stable in good form. Started the season in really good form but has just dropped her guard of late.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 -100%) Dumb Love	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Dumb Love 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Blinkered for 1st time, didn't need to improve to win 6-runner maiden (9/2) at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy) 24 days ago, rallying. Makes handicap debut. On the shortlist. Recent maiden winner in new blinkers; should go well if seeing out this longer trip.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 +9%) New Hill	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) New Hill 10/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, heavy, 4/1) 21 days ago. Placed over C&D on heavy in the past and penultimate effort was encouraging.
10th	13 10th (13) (40/1 +0%) Influential Lady	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Influential Lady 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 22f in chases. Good third of 7 in handicap at Tramore (12f, good, 50/1) 39 days ago. Made the frame over 1m4f at Tramore last time but this shorter trip looks against her.
11th	2 11th (2) (15/2 +25%) Spy	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(2) Spy 15/2, Unreliable sort. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 34 days ago. Betting check needed back on the Flat. Promise under both codes for this yard; can be excused latest blip over hurdles.
12th	6 12th (6) (25/1 -79%) Dazzling Spirit	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Dazzling Spirit 25/1, Course winner. Latest win at Clonmel in September. Tenth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Listowel (9f, soft) 31 days ago. Recent winner; handles soft ground but seems to struggle when it gets really testing.
13th	12 13th (12) (33/1 +0%) Golden Star	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Golden Star 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (10f, soft) 10 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Beaten 12l in a Curragh handicap over this far only ten days ago.

LTO Selection:

NOSTRINGSATTACHED looks like a mare that can continue to improve after opening her account at the Curragh last month. The big daughter of Markaz went up 7lb for her maiden success but that looked justified and she is still fairly unexposed. Dumb Love handled testing conditions well when winning her maiden at Bellewstown and having remained on the same mark of 73 she could run well now tried in handicap company. Tea Olive has been knocking on the door and having eased another pound for her most recent run at Bellewstown she could be place material now.

The low-mileage TIME TO BOOGIE made a sound start to her handicap career when third at Dundalk recently and can strike for Aidan O'Brien and Seamie Heffernan. Dumb Love is another lightly-raced 3-y-o from a good stable and is second choice ahead of Turbulence and last month's Punchestown scorer Final Check.

It might pay to take a chance on handicap debutante TEOREMA who returns to what is probably her optimum trip.

15:55 Leopardstown Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Rubaud	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Rubaud 2/1, Useful on the Flat in France and similar standard over hurdles. Better than ever when successful at Ayr 6 months ago and should be ready to go. Up-and-coming 5yo who was clearcut winner of Scottish Champion Hurdle in April; respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (17/2 +39%) Too Friendly	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(5) Too Friendly 17/2, Firmly on the right track for his current yard, making it 3 from his last 4 in 7-runner handicap at Perth last time. More on his plate now but should give his running once more. Three wins for new stable this season; may still be improving but this is a tough task.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/8 +41%) First Street	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(2) First Street 13/8, Resumed with a win in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury last November. Form tailed off towards the end of the campaign but makes plenty of appeal returning fresh from 6 months off. Last season fizzled out but his Newbury win in November makes him of interest.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 -150%) Sceau Royal	2.75 11/4(-150%)	(3) Sceau Royal 11/4, Very smart hurdler/chaser who landed the odds in this on his return last season. More than one creditable effort subsequently and, despite his advancing years, another bold showing is expected. High-class hurdler/chaser who is bidding to win this race for the third season running.
5th	4 5th (4) (80/1 -100%) Fast Buck	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Fast Buck 80/1, Took advantage of reduced mark when recording a first win over fences at Lingfield in December. Similar form when runner-up next 2 starts and latest run (6 months ago) is easily excused. Might need the run. Still a useful chaser but struggled in this race on last season's reappearance outing.

LTO Selection:

It takes a good horse to win this with The New One taking it three times and SCEAU ROYAL looks to match that feat after successes in 2021 and 2022. Alan King's 11-year-old has an excellent record fresh with wins first time out in six of the last seven seasons, and although time has to catch up with him eventually, it may not be just yet. Rubaud is an improving youngster who could have more to offer, while First Street also has to be of interest returning from a wind operation.

FIRST STREET made a successful reappearance last season and, while his form tailed off towards the end of the campaign, he's likely to be back to his best after 6 months off. He takes marginal preference over Sceau Royal, with the progressive Too Friendly also considered.

Popular veteran SCEAU ROYAL has won the last two editions of this race pretty comfortably and may be too good for Rubaud.

16:05 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Limerick Handicap Chase 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 +29%) Gevrey	6 6/1(+29%)	(8) Gevrey 6/1, Course winner. Pulled up in handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft, 13/2) 32 days ago. Claims if on-song this time. Irish Grand National runner-up, pulled up after a bad mistake three out in Kerry National.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/2 +39%) Largy Debut	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Largy Debut 11/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 10/3, creditable second of 8 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 22 days ago. Each-way shout. Ran respectably in good company last term without winning, tailed off on handicap debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (20/1 -43%) Coko Beach	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Coko Beach 20/1, Pulled up in Grand National (28/1) at Aintree (34.3f, good), dropping away from 4 out. Off 6 months. Significantly back down in trip and probably worth taking on. Won over 3m4f at Punchestown in February, first run since pulled up in the Grand National.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +35%) A Wave Of The Sea	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(4) A Wave Of The Sea 11/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft) 32 days ago. 6 lb lower in the weights compared to when fourth in this race last year. Good effort when fourth in the Galway Plate, let down by his jumping in the Kerry National.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 -40%) Run Wild Fred	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Run Wild Fred 14/1, 8/11, 30¾ lengths third of 4 to Noble Yeats in listed chase at Wexford (23f, heavy), folding. Off 11 months but will be a threat if fully tuned-up. Only one win from 15 chase starts, ran only twice last season, questions to answer.
6th	9 6th (9) (18/1 -29%) Real Steel	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Real Steel 18/1, Creditable 20¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Mars Harper in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 16/1) 29 days ago, going in snatches. Must improve. Won Paddy Power at Leopardstown last December, well held by Mars Harper on Listowel form.
7th	5 7th (5) (13/2 -44%) Frontal Assault	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) Frontal Assault 13/2, Last of 3 in minor event chase (8/1) at Galway (23f, heavy) 19 days ago but merits consideration all the same with Jack Kennedy aboard. Second in 2022 Irish Grand National, hardly the most dependable but Jack Kennedy's choice.
8th	3 8th (3) (4/1 +43%) The Goffer	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) The Goffer 4/1, 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft) 32 days ago. Shortlist material. Last season's Leopardstown Chase winner, staying-on fifth in the Kerry National.
9th	13 9th (13) (12/1 +45%) The Little Yank	12 12/1(+45%)	(13) The Little Yank 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly back up in trip. Others more persuasive. In fair form before unplaced at Cork last Sunday, up against it in this company.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (14/1 -17%) Defi Bleu	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Defi Bleu 14/1, Creditable third of 27 in handicap chase (28/1) at Fairyhouse (29f, soft), going with enthusiasm. Off 6 months. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Solid form on final three starts last season notably when third in Irish Grand National.
10th	6 10th (6) (13/2 -30%) Mars Harper	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) Mars Harper 13/2, Two wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase (7/2) at Listowel (22f, soft) 29 days ago, easily. This is more demanding. Took time to make his presence felt as a chaser, corner turned now, has won last two races.
11th	10 11th (10) (40/1 -21%) Cavalry Master	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Cavalry Master 40/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.2f, good to soft, 14/1). First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Successful novice in 2021, long absence to overcome now on first run for Gordon Elliott.

LTO Selection:

Gordon Elliott runs eight, with Jack Kennedy riding 2022 Irish National runner-up FRONTAL ASSAULT. He should improve from a recent reappearance and wasn't beaten far in January's Thyestes. Stablemates Gevrey and Defi Bleu were second and third in April's Irish National and, while Gevrey pulled up having made a mistake at Listowel latest, he is capable of better. Mars Harper won at Listowel but competes from a career-high mark. Run Wild Fred, winner of the 2021 Troytown, finished second in the 2021 Irish National but has an absence to overcome. Coco Beach, winner of the 2021 Thyestes, is suited by testing conditions, while Paddy Power winner Real Steel would prefer a sounder surface.

Gordon Elliott is mob-handed, fielding eight runners, but it's the Joseph O'Brien-trained A WAVE OF THE SEA who earns the vote. He didn't jump at all well at Listowel last time, but is a big player judged on solid efforts in a Tipperary Grade 3 and the Galway Plate during the summer, plus he's now 6 lb below the mark off which he finished fourth in this race 12 months ago. The Goffer, Frontal Assault and Gevrey, all members of the Elliott battalion, are feared most in that order of preference.

Gordon Elliott supplies eight of the 13. It could pay to take the hint from Jack Kennedy who sticks with FRONTAL ASSAULT

16:15 Limerick Handicap Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +43%) Tommie Beau	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Tommie Beau 4/1, Dual chase winner in the summer and largely in good form since, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, soft) 20 days ago. Can give another good account eased 1 lb. In pretty good form on last few runs & has won over 3m5f previously; could be thereabouts.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +0%) No Cruise Yet	3 3/1(+0%)	(7) No Cruise Yet 3/1, Really likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m4f handicap at Haydock last November. Good placed efforts after, including in Eider at Newcastle, and this course winner is the type to bounce back from a rare poor run last time. Below par on final two runs last season but a good case can be made on his previous form.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +50%) Jesuitique	2 2/1(+50%)	(3) Jesuitique 2/1, Multiple hurdles winner in 2021 and has made a positive start over fences with placed efforts at Bangor and Uttoxeter of late. Steps up in distance now and can't be discounted. Unexposed over fences; interesting contender for trainer who has good record in this race.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +0%) Geryville	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Geryville 4/1, Winless last season but he kept his form well, tongue strap on for 1st time when fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Perth (30.6f, soft) in April. Has gone well fresh so she's much respected on his return. Soundly beaten fourth in Highland National but he can be better than that; not ruled out.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/1 -69%) The Abbey	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) The Abbey 11/1, Dual chase winner in May but has lost his form since, down the field on the Flat last time. Handily weighed but others more appealing unless the market speaks firmly in his favour. Return to form needed but with top Irish trainer and stamina very much looks a strong suit.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 -33%) Dee Star	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Dee Star 16/1, Won veterans' chase at Cartmel in May and got back on track when second there in August. Pulled up at Bangor on his first hurdles run for almost 5 years since but not ruled reverted to this sphere. Pulled up last time but that was a rare run over hurdles; has won a 3m5f chase this season.

LTO Selection:

JESUITIQUE has made a promising start to his career over the larger obstacles and it may be that the step up to this extreme distance could bring out the best in him. The eight-year-old remains on a workable mark and is narrowly preferred to the easy Cartmel winner Marshalled, who ran well when placed here in April. Irish raider The Abbey is another to note having won twice in May.

MARSHALLED arrives on the up and with this stiffer test of stamina promising to suit Ben Haslam's son of Flemensfirth he is taken to follow up his impressive recent Cartmel success. No Cruise Yet is a likeable type and could emerge as the chief threat on his seasonal return ahead of the consistent Geryville and handily-weighed Irish challenger The Abbey.

Cases can be made for all of these. NO CRUISE YET is proven at the trip and is a major player on last season's best efforts.

16:25 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Leopardstown Maiden 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (6/1 +70%) Givemehoperosa	6 6/1(+70%)	(11) Givemehoperosa 6/1, Thrice-raced filly. 25/1, third of 15 in maiden at Naas (7f, soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Split two of these last week at Naas and looks open to further improvement.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 +68%) Military Alliance	16 16/1(+68%)	(2) Military Alliance 16/1, £45,000 yearling, 15,000 gns 3-y-o, Churchill gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Declaration of War. Not an obvious sort on paper. 15,000gns 3yo; takes on younger rivals with experience.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +14%) Come On The Lads	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Come On The Lads 12/1, 8,000 gns 2-y-o, Elzaam gelding. Dam winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs) out of useful 2-y-o 7.5f/1m winner Hucking Hot. 8,000gns 2yo; third foal; dam 7f 2yo/6f AW winner (RPR 78).
4	10 4th (10) (11/2 +61%) Finsceal Go Deo	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(10) Finsceal Go Deo 11/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. 7/1, respectable second of 15 in maiden at Naas (7f, soft) 8 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Looks vulnerable again. Has form claims but she's now a 14-race maiden and becoming frustrating.
5th	14 5th (14) (3/1 +40%) Taymura	3 3/1(+40%)	(14) Taymura 3/1, Siyouni filly. Half-sister to winner up to 14.7f Tirmizi and 7.3f-1¼m winner Timourid. Makes plenty of appeal on paper, so could get involved if she knows her job. Aga Khan-bred newcomer who commands a check in the betting.
6th	13 6th (13) (6/1 +40%) Quantum Light	6 6/1(+40%)	(13) Quantum Light 6/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, below form fifth of 15 in maiden at Naas (7f, soft, 9/2) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs to bounce back. Now 0-11 but has the form to feature and the visor is left off after last week's blip.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/3 +45%) Quare Hawk	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(8) Quare Hawk 10/3, Once-raced gelding. 28/1, third of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) on debut 8 days ago, never nearer. Should progress, so worth considering. Came from well off the pace to finish just behind Ballsbridge last week at Naas.
8th	5 8th (5) (150/1 -200%) Easy Way	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Easy Way 150/1, Midi colt. Half-brother to 1m/9f winner Focus Required. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), granddaughter of Prix de Diane winner Caerlina. Wears tongue strap. Ninth foal; half-brother to 1m/1m1f winner Focus Required (RPR 79); dam modest.
9th	6 9th (6) (66/1 -32%) Golden Goose	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Golden Goose 66/1, €88,000 foal, 58,000 gns yearling, Showcasing gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 1½m Snippets and 1m/8.3f winner Applause (both useful). Cost 58,000gns as a yearling but never made the track for Donnacha O'Brien.
10th	1 10th (1) (33/1 -65%) Applejack Poet	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Applejack Poet 33/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 9/2, won 13-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) 53 days ago, just holding on. Interesting newcomer to the level. It was a low-grade handicap hurdle at Bellewstown in August; opposable.
11th	7 11th (7) (50/1 -25%) Jackie Robinson	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Jackie Robinson 50/1, Once-raced gelding. 16/1, last of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) on debut, very slowly away. Off 99 days. Significantly up in trip. Slowly away and never counted over a sprint trip at Navan in July.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (17/2 +6%) Thetys	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(9) Thetys 17/2, Once-raced filly on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Won 9-runner juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.5f, good to soft, 11/2). Off 7 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Of some interest back on the level. Fifth on Flat debut; won a modest handicap hurdle on final run in February.

LTO Selection:

BALLSBRIDGE may have bumped into a decent sort in Frazil at Naas eight days ago and can open his account now at the third time of asking. The Lord Kanaloa colt looked set to collect last time but was run down inside the final furlong. A similar run may be enough to get the job done now. Quare Hawk was a length-and-a-quarter behind the selection on his debut then and with natural improvement he could be the danger now. Finsceal Go Deo is a frustrating sort but has the ability to be a big player and it would be no surprise if she reached the frame again.

BALLSBRIDGE stepped up on his debut when runner-up at Naas 8 days ago and there's potential for more up in trip, so he's the obvious selection. Quare Hawk is a danger on the back of a promising start and Taymura makes plenty of appeal on pedigree.

Ballsbridge has clear claims on last week's Naas run but that form brings QUARE HAWK firmly into the equation.

16:30 Leopardstown Maiden 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 -25%) Gaboriot	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) Gaboriot 5/1, Useful hurdler at his best. Hasn't matched that in hunter chases but returns on a reasonable mark. Five jumps wins in France; 0-7 in hunter chases but still looks quite interesting here.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Island Run	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Island Run 4/1, Back to winning ways at Wincanton (24.7f) in March and remained in form since. Should take to chasing and merits respect back from 174 days off. Clear second in 3m hurdle here in May; player if in similar form on this chasing debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 -40%) Riskintheground	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Riskintheground 7/2, Showed fair form over hurdles last season and brought down early on chasing debut recently. Type to do better in this sphere, so well worthy of respect. Low-mileage 6yo; brought down in early stages of chasing debut; remains a good prospect.
4	6 4th (6) (7/4 +56%) Rocky Lake	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(6) Rocky Lake 7/4, Lightly-raced winning hurdler who shaped with plenty of promise when staying on for fourth on chase debut at Bangor (20.3f) a year ago. Yet to build on that but goes well fresh and stable is in excellent form, so worth chancing back from 179 days off. Failed to build upon last season's promising chase debut; back from break on good mark.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 -27%) Pasvolsky	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Pasvolsky 7/1, Six wins from 17 NH runs. Won 7-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 15/2), pushed out. Solid claims if he's tuned up after 6 months off. Inconsistent last season but won over C&D when upped in trip in April.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -56%) Norley	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Norley 25/1, Improved last season, scoring twice over hurdles before successful on second start over fences at Huntingdon in April. Lost his way, however, and first outing for current stable wasn't promising. Never competitive on recent stable debut and needs to get career back on track.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -50%) Ultimate Getaway	33 33/1(-50%)	(3) Ultimate Getaway 33/1, Scored at Ludlow in May 2022 but offered little in two outings since returning from a long absence. Others make more appeal. Won a tactical race on chase debut in May but well held twice since; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

A determined winner over C&D on his most recent start in April, PASVOLSKY has won fresh in the past and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get his season off to a perfect start. Runner-up on his last two outings, Island Run must be of interest on his chase debut, while the capable Riskintheground was unlucky when brought down early on at Warwick earlier in the month.

ROCKY LAKE has shaped with encouragement a couple of times over fences and he might be able to put it all together on reappearance. Riskintheground is an obvious danger and Island Run is a notable chasing debutant.

He's not one to rely upon heavily but PASVOLSKY ended last season with a good performance over C&D and remains unexposed over 3m.

16:40 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Limerick Handicap Chase 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (16/5 +51%) Jody Ted	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(5) Jody Ted 16/5, 28/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21f, good to soft) 177 days ago. Likely player. Decent record after a break and will handle ground; plenty of creditable efforts last term.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -50%) Pats Choice	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Pats Choice 9/2, 5/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Galway (18.5f, heavy) 19 days ago, driven out. More needed up 5 lb here, but couldn't rule out all the same. Will be suited by trip and ground; Gilligan's claim negates rise for Galway win.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 -20%) Battle Of Mirbat	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Battle Of Mirbat 9/1, Latest win in chase at Wexford in June. Well-beaten last of 6 to Pats Choice in handicap chase (5/2) at Galway (18.5f, heavy) 19 days ago. Weakened tamely behind Pat's Choice at Galway but probably needed the run; stays further.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 -57%) Mica Malpic	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Mica Malpic 11/2, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan in August. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 11/4) 29 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Cheekpieces worn for all wins are missing; goes on soft but doesn't want it this heavy.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/2 +10%) Hope Des Blins	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(7) Hope Des Blins 9/2, 5/1, career best when winning 6-runner novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, heavy) 25 days ago, kept up to work. Fair mark returned to handicap company and could make a bold bid from the front. Took her long time to win a beginners' chase which she managed at Sligo; stiffer task.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/5 +57%) Sit Down Lucy	3.2 16/5(+57%)	(4) Sit Down Lucy 16/5, 7/2, running well unseated rider in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 57 days ago looking sure to be placed. Others more persuasive. Creditable third in Wexford handicap and not done with when departing two out at Killarney.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -38%) All Those Years	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) All Those Years 11/1, Course winner. 25/1, fell in handicap chase at Killarney (20.8f, good to soft) 57 days ago. Something to find on form. Won over fences here in March; held in handicaps since but handles heavy and not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

JODY TED progressed well having returned from 584 days off last season and likes this distance and testing ground. His form last winter was strong and while he returns following a summer's break, contests a lesser handicap than when finishing second to Kilcruit at Punchestown last April. Race-fit, in-form Pats Choice is ground-versatile but is 5lb higher than when winning at Galway. Course winner All Those Years is ground-versatile and was staying on when falling at Killarney in August while similarly-owned Mica Malpic would prefer a sounder surface. Hope Des Blins is in-form but faces a tougher task than when winning at Sligo.

Having finally opened her chase account at Sligo last month, HOPE DES BLINS is taken to follow up back in a handicap off what looks a reasonable enough mark. This is a tougher assignment, but she clearly relishes plenty of cut in the ground and could prove hard to peg back with that confidence-boosting Sligo success under her belt. Mica Malpic will be a threat if able to bounce back from a below-par effort last time and Jody Ted should also be in the mix if ready to roll following a break.

A race designed for horses rated up to 145 but they haven't shown up which gives JODY TED a nice opportunity to land a good prize

16:50 Limerick Handicap Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (6/4 +57%) Imperial Data	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(10) Imperial Data 6/4, Irish point winner who had a wind op before landing 2m4f Kelso maiden in September. Followed up in good style over C&D 19 days ago and rates a big player once more despite taking a 5 lb rise. Has won his last two; likely player provided conditions suit (unproven on a slow surface).
2	8 2nd (8) (11/2 +50%) Copper Beach	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(8) Copper Beach 11/2, Much improved as he shed his maiden tag in runaway style upped to 20f at Uttoxeter in June. Has remained in form since so he ought to be on the premises again. Soundly beaten seventh at Hexham last month but solid season otherwise; not written off.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -129%) Impulsive One	16 16/1(-129%)	(1) Impulsive One 16/1, Scored over hurdles at Wetherby in February. In the frame both runs over fences at Southwell and Stratford of late so he needs considering on just his third run in this sphere. Didn't run badly last time but his claims aren't compelling on this season's evidence.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +0%) The King Of May	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) The King Of May 16/1, Fairly useful winning 2m4f chaser but he ended last term with a couple of poor efforts. Goes hurdling for his seasonal return with others preferred. Reappears in a race featuring his trainer in the title; can go well fresh; interesting.
5th	4 5th (4) (22/1 -300%) Gordons Aura	22 22/1(-300%)	(4) Gordons Aura 22/1, Not proving the easiest to catch right this term, cheekpieces tried when only tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Down the field at Navan last time but in top hands and the step up in trip is worth a go.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/1 -110%) Barrichello	7 7/1(-110%)	(2) Barrichello 7/1, Four-time hurdle winner in 2022 who also ran well in defeat over fences first 3 outings last term. Ended the season with a rare poor run at Kelso but he has won off a break so commands respect. Tailed off in February when last seen but he's on an attractive mark and goes well fresh.
7th	3 7th (3) (50/1 -213%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Ilikedwayurthinkin 50/1, 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 has finished well held at Kelso and Hexham for his new yard. Others more persuasive. On a reduced mark but there's been no return to form since he joined this yard.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Celestial Horizon	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Celestial Horizon 12/1, Dual hurdles winner for Joseph O'Brien but lost his way last summer and hasn't fared much better for his current yard this season. Mark continues to fall but others more persuasive at present. His mark continues to tumble but it's a long time since he showed some spark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (5/1 +29%) Hajey	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Hajey 5/1, Dual C&D scorer early in 2022 who resumed from 8 months off with a good third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 16 days ago. Well in the mix with that run under his belt. Suited by this track and could show the benefit of recent comeback run; on the shortlist.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 -56%) Jeepydoff Meel	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Jeepydoff Meel 14/1, Got off the mark at Market Rasen (18.6f) in June and largely in good form since, second of 11 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Can go well again back in handicap company. Won Market Rasen maiden in June and given a chance by the handicapper; not discounted.

LTO Selection:

Imperial Data stayed on well when getting up to win in the dying strides over C&D earlier this month and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, Rebecca Menzies' gelding may be worth taking on now upped in class with IMPULSIVE ONE. The five-year-old has undergone a wind procedure since an unsuccessful spell over fences and returns to this sphere off a handy mark. Gordons Aura is a potential improver now upped in distance and he could have a say too.

IMPERIAL DATA has gone 2-2 since undergoing breathing surgery and this low-mileage C&D winner is fancied to make light of a 5 lb weights rise and complete a quick hat-trick. Barrichello has won when fresh so could emerge as the chief threat on his seasonal return ahead of Hajey and Impulsive One.

Two-time C&D winner HAJEY (nap) reappeared with an encouraging third at Hexham recently and is taken to regain the winning thread.

17:00 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 12f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	17 1st (17) (7/1 +50%) Eastern Legend	7 7/1(+50%)	(17) Eastern Legend 7/1, Latest win at Listowel in September. 9/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 7 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Looks competitive on form. Consistent but can hang for pressure and this represents a stiff rise in class.
2	14 2nd (14) (33/1 -83%) Vischio	33 33/1(-83%)	(14) Vischio 33/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Ballinrobe in July. Below form eighth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, soft, 7/1) 15 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Probably playing for the places after a quiet run at the Curragh two weeks ago.
3	15 3rd (15) (12/1 +40%) Crassus	12 12/1(+40%)	(15) Crassus 12/1, Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap (22/1) at Naas (16.1f, heavy) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Stable in good form. Can give a good account. Strong stayer who is likely to be finishing his race out well back over 1m4f.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 -8%) Chally Chute	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) Chally Chute 13/2, Latest win at Killarney in July. 14/1, not seen to best effect when tenth of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Expected to be bang there off a 3 lb lower mark. Progressive 5yo and probably better than he showed in the Irish Cesarewitch.
5th	9 5th (9) (15/2 +6%) Brogue	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(9) Brogue 15/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 8/1, good sixth of 16 in handicap at Naas (16.1f, heavy) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Down in trip. Stepping back in the right direction. Fared well to be sixth in the face of his stiffest test yet in strong 2m handicap at Naas.
6th	18 6th (18) (18/1 +0%) Dream Escape	18 18/1(+0%)	(18) Dream Escape 18/1, 9/5, career best when winning 5-runner maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 22 days ago, eased down. This demands more but he's still not discounted. Will handle the conditions but this demands a career best by some margin.
7th	8 7th (8) (15/2 -7%) Imaginarium	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(8) Imaginarium 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. 3/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Listowel (12f, soft) 31 days ago. Stable having good spell. Blinkers on 1st time. Another bold show likely. Finished behind some of these at Galway and perhaps placed at best.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 -17%) Cristal Clere	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Cristal Clere 14/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 17/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Sort to bounce back. Had a good year already but current mark looks an issue judged on last two runs.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 +0%) Sionnach Eile	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Sionnach Eile 16/1, Below form nineteenth of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy, 50/1) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Behind Chally Chute in his last two runs, though 2m1f was perhaps beyond last time.
10th	7 10th (7) (6/1 +25%) Smooth Tom	6 6/1(+25%)	(7) Smooth Tom 6/1, Course winner. Won 16-runner novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 5/2) on NH debut 29 days ago, driven out. Useful on the Flat, so he enters calculations. C&D winner on testing ground and won a decent maiden hurdle last time out.
11th	4 11th (4) (11/1 -22%) Alexandroupolis	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Alexandroupolis 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. Well held in St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft, 40/1) 36 days ago. Yard in good form. Makes handicap debut and much respected back in these calmer waters. Not yet exposed and has to be of interest on his handicap debut.
12th	13 12th (13) (11/1 +31%) Luke Short	11 11/1(+31%)	(13) Luke Short 11/1, Course winner. Career best when landing 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f, 6/1) 9 days ago. 8lb higher but trainer going well so should continue to give a good account. Good AW winner last week; goes on soft ground but anything deeper seems to find him out.
13th	2 13th (2) (22/1 -83%) Star Harbour	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Star Harbour 22/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in September. 10/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 9 days ago. Can go well again. An in-form 5yo who will go on the ground but this is tougher than he's accustomed to.
14th	11 14th (11) (12/1 +0%) Gulf Of Mexico	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Gulf Of Mexico 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4½ lengths fourth of 6 to Speirling Beag in Eyrefield Stakes (9/2) at this course (9f, soft). Off 12 months. Blinkers on for handicap debut. No forlorn hope. Fourth in a Group 3 12 months ago; off since but top connections have kept the faith.
15th	10 15th (10) (18/1 +28%) Soaring Monarch	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Soaring Monarch 18/1, Latest win at Roscommon in July. 14/1, respectable ninth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) 42 days ago. One for the shortlist. Goes up in trip after being held in three strong handicaps since his winning return.
16th	12 16th (12) (25/1 +24%) Whileuweresleeping	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Whileuweresleeping 25/1, 25/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) on IRE debut 23 days ago. Others appeal more. Perhaps needed her AW run after a year off; interesting on her French form.
17th	19 17th (19) (80/1 -100%) Out On Friday	80 80/1(-100%)	(19) Out On Friday 80/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Tramore in September. Well-beaten eleventh of 12 to Brogue in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, soft, 10/1) 27 days ago so needs to bounce back. Tailed off behind Brogue last time and not ideal being 3lb out of the weights.
18th	16 18th (16) (16/1 -14%) Solar Breeze	16 16/1(-14%)	(16) Solar Breeze 16/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 7/1, career best when winning 20-runner handicap at Navan (10f, soft) 18 days ago, eased down. HIked up 15 lb but she ought to be in the shake-up again on her first try over 1m4f. Trotted home at Navan (1m2f); further to go this time and off a 15lb higher mark.

LTO Selection:

One-time Derby hope ALEXANDROUPOLIS is a fascinating runner here and should appreciate the softer conditions. He didn't make much impression in the St Leger last month but this is obviously a lesser grade now and he has the ability to be a big player despite carrying plenty of weight for a three-year-old. Star Harbour comes here in fine form and having been a close second at Dundalk last time he should be competitive again off 2lb higher. Smooth Tom won over hurdles at Listowel last month and is a couple of pounds lower than when last running on the Flat. He could reach the frame.

Plenty are in with a shout. CHALLY CHUTE didn't enjoy the rub of the green when tenth at the Curragh last time and can take advantage of a 3 lb drop in the weights to bag a second success of 2023. Solar Breeze is unexposed over this trip and feared most on the back of her impressive Navan success, with Imaginarium, Star Harbour, Moracana and Smooth Tom all in the mix too in a highly competitive event.

A deep handicap that will take some winning. CHALLY CHUTE didn't run at all badly in the Irish Cesarewitch and can do better again.

17:05 Leopardstown Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 -50%) Oscars Moonshine	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Oscars Moonshine 6/1, Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when landing 21f handicap hurdle at Wincanton 6 months ago. Up 7 lb but he's still weighted to go close on his seasonal return with the headgear again sported. Back-to-form win for Olive Nicholls at Wincanton (2m5f) in April in first-time cheekpieces.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 +52%) Shallow River	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(2) Shallow River 10/3, Fairly useful 2m winner for Fergal O'Brien who posted a very good second for his new yard in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, soft) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt again despite a 2 lb rise. 0-8 in handicaps but runner-up in four, beaten a neck under Bradley Harris on latest start.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/2 +31%) Sami Bear	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(10) Sami Bear 11/2, Fair C&D winner in February who looked rusty after 5 months off when ninth of 12 in handicap at Fontwell (19.2f, good) 16 days ago. No surprise to see him take a big step forward. C&D win in February; jumping problems seriously temper enthusiasm for him.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +33%) Whatsupwithyou	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Whatsupwithyou 5/1, Scored at Uttoxeter in early 2022 and posted a series of solid efforts last term without getting his head in front. Has won when fresh so he's a likely contender. Solid sequence this spring but without winning and he probably needs a bit extra to win.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +69%) Milldam	5 5/1(+69%)	(7) Milldam 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account on the back of a breathing operation/9 weeks off in 2m maiden at Huntingdon in March. Does need to bounce back from a couple of disappointing efforts since, though, on his reappearance. Last four starts have been a win and three heavy defeats; new trip holds possibilities.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 +25%) Presenting Pete	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Presenting Pete 9/1, Looked on the up when bagging 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in August but he turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up at Warwick (21f) 27 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Uttoxeter win in August; pulled up latest start; ground softer than good may be a problem.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/1 +38%) Breaking Waves	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Breaking Waves 10/1, Untrustworthy individual for Harry Whittington who signed off last term with a below-form third at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 10 months ago. Others appeal more. Not so good twice last December but it's possible he will return refreshed; new yard.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 +25%) Blue Shark	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Blue Shark 9/1, Highly progressive last season and, while his latest run was a tame effort, there's a good chance he can get back on the up after 4 months off, so not dismissed. 6-9 strike-rate since switched to handicap hurdles; may be able to resume his improvement.

LTO Selection:

DECORATED hasn't run much in the past year or so, but the impression he has made when scoring on his last two starts has been very strong. The five-year-old remains unexposed and open to more improvement as he looks to see off the likes of Wincanton winner Oscars Moonshine and Awaythelad, who steps up in trip on his handicap debut. Shallow River and Whatsupwithyou have the form to get involved as well.

A case can be made for plenty of these but the most persuasive one is for DECORATED who ended last term with back-to-back victories and can carry on where he left off on his seasonal return after undergoing breathing surgery. Milton Harris' new recruit Shallow River is feared most on the back of a good recent Newton Abbot second, although the likes of Oscars Moonshine, Whatsupwithyou and Sami Bear all need factoring in too.

Plenty hold possibilities but DECORATED may well bring the most potential and can win from Blue Shark and Oscars Moonshine.

17:15 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Limerick Maiden Chase 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (1/1 +9%) Quilixios	1 1/1(+9%)	(6) Quilixios 1/1, Smart hurdler. 5/2, below form 22 lengths third of 7 to Teahupoo in Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 20 months. Makes chase debut. Good shout if ready to go. 2021 Triumph Hurdle winner, no match for Teahupoo following season, remains of interest.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 -27%) Cool Survivor	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(4) Cool Survivor 7/4, Useful hurdler. Fell in Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (20f, good, 50/1) won by Irish Point too far out to suggest outcome. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Respected. Progressive novice hurdler before ending the season on low notes at Cheltenham and Aintree.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 +44%) Captains Nephew	14 14/1(+44%)	(3) Captains Nephew 14/1, Promising sort. Fifth of 13 in novice chase (14/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft) on debut over fences 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Likely to improve. Maiden hurdle winner on soft, not disgraced on chase debut at Fairyhouse, can improve.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 +56%) Wee Charlie	22 22/1(+56%)	(9) Wee Charlie 22/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Naas in March. 11/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.7f, soft) 77 days ago. Makes chase debut. Consistent if limited handicap hurdler, place possibility if taking to chasing.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 +50%) Teescomponentsyess	33 33/1(+50%)	(8) Teescomponentsyess 33/1, Third of 8 in novice chase (28/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 22 days ago. Remote third at Gowran but managed to finish in front of Backintheroom and Bushmans Pass.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +38%) Backintheroom	25 25/1(+38%)	(1) Backintheroom 25/1, Promising type. Fourth of 8 in novice chase (10/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 22 days ago. May well do better. Has failed to build on the promise of a debut maiden hurdle win, tailed off at Gowran.
7th	7 7th (7) (250/1 -150%) Soldier Of Honour	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Soldier Of Honour 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 32 days ago, not knocked about. Placed on both starts in points, tailed off on chasing debut in 2m6f Listowel event.
8th	5 8th (5) (250/1 -25%) Made In Muckross	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Made In Muckross 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.8f, heavy, 200/1). Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. No sign of ability in two runs over hurdles last season, can be left out of calculations.
9th	2 9th (2) (150/1 -88%) Bushmans Pass	150 150/1(-88%)	(2) Bushmans Pass 150/1, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. Fairly useful winner at 18f in bumpers. Fifth of 8 in novice chase (40/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 22 days ago. Won a point-to-point bumper, completely tailed off at Gowran, 35l behind Backintheroom.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (6/1 -9%) La Malmason	6 6/1(-9%)	(10) La Malmason 6/1, Promising sort. 13/2, seventh of 8 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on debut over fences 15 days ago. Open to progress. Rated a respectable 122 over hurdles but hard to fancy on the evidence of chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

Former Triumph Hurdle winner QUILIXIOS might defy a 610-days layoff and score on fences debut. A top notch performer in 2020/'21, he is proven on testing ground and while absent since his Red Mills Hurdle run in February 2022, effectively missed just one full jumps season and being a six-year-old, might retain his ability. Cool Survivor is himself a Listed winning hurdler who finished fourth at Grade 1 level last February. He was reported to have 'stopped quickly' at Cheltenham in March and while vulnerable to an on-song selection, could become a capable chaser. La Malmason has hurdles form and is race-fit but has plenty on her plate while race-fit Captains Nephew is also useful but needs to improve to win.

Though his wellbeing has to be taken on trust following a 16-month absence, QUILIXIOS was much the best of these over hurdles and will take plenty of stopping if he makes a good shape over fences at the first attempt. Cool Survivor, also a talented hurdler, is clear next best ahead of La Malmason.

If fit and ready after a long absence the former Triumph Hurdle winner QUILIXIOS can see off a likely challenge from Cool Survivor

17:25 Limerick Maiden Chase 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/5 +54%) Brechin Castle	0.8 4/5(+54%)	(2) Brechin Castle 4/5, £165,000 5-y-o, Shantou gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Wynn House, stays 3m. Successful sole outing in Irish points (Feb 19) and he makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut for in-form yard. Bought for £165,000 after winning his sole point; likely player on rules debut.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 -50%) Vision De Maine	3 3/1(-50%)	(8) Vision De Maine 3/1, £95,000 4-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Dam, fair 2¼m chase winner in France, half-sister to useful French chaser (2¼m-2½m winner) Milan Deux Mille. Successful sole start in Irish points (Mar 4). One to note for yard that does well in this sphere. Point winner whose new trainer is 3-6 in bumpers at this course; has to be respected.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 -17%) Easy To Follow	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Easy To Follow 7/1, Arcadio mare. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Away At Dawn. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Knight of Noir. Runner-up on 3 of 4 starts in Irish points (latest Apr 2). One to note. Runner-up in three points; brings potential to rules career and could give a good account.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 +61%) Melton Mossy	8.5 17/2(+61%)	(5) Melton Mossy 17/2, £10,000 3-y-o, Valirann gelding. Brother to fair chaser Freddie Robdal, and half-brother to 2 winners, including temperamental but fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Melchior King. Newcomer; related to winners and trainer's bumper runners can go well at decent odds.
5th	1 5th (1) (18/1 -125%) Backbyjet	18 18/1(-125%)	(1) Backbyjet 18/1, £10,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Tractor Fred. Placed once from 9 starts in Irish points, fourth last time (May 14). 0-9 in points and he's probably best watched on this rules debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -82%) Mr Mahler	20 20/1(-82%)	(3) Mr Mahler 20/1, £13,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam (h113), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Marblehead. Runner-up sole outing in points (Mar 2022). 2nd of 5 in sole point but that was March 2022 and the worth of the form is questionable.

LTO Selection:

BRECHIN CASTLE justified short odds when landing an Irish point-to-point in February and his half-brother Wynn House won a bumper on his Rules debut. Vision De Maine boasts a similar profile and is feared most, while it is also worth considering Easy To Follow. She debuts for the Dr Richard Newland stable and brings some solid point-to-point form to the table.

BRECHIN CASTLE fetched six figures after landing his only outing in points and represents an in-form stable, so he's preferred to fellow point recruit Vision de Maine, whose yard does well in this sphere. Easy To Follow is also considered.

This could rest between the two point winners and narrow preference is for BRECHIN CASTLE ahead of Vision De Maine.

17:35 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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