1 Tuesday 31st October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 31st October 2023

There were 32 Races on Tuesday 31st October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Catterick, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 31st October 2023

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

12:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (5/2 -25%) Samuel Colt	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(13) Samuel Colt 5/2, Foaled April 1. €340,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Brother to 7f winner Montego Bay and half-brother to 1¾m winner Pasley. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Trainer going well. No Nay Never colt of obvious appeal on debut for top yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (16/1 +0%) Eclipse Emerald	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Eclipse Emerald 16/1, Foaled May 23. Holy Roman Emperor colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Thunder Eclipse and 9.2f-1½m winner Blossom Promise. Brother to decent 2yo winner Thunder Eclipse so worth market check on debut.
3	20 3rd (20) (11/2 +21%) Shandy	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(20) Shandy 11/2, Foaled February 10. €62,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Gold Award. Dam maiden half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Zafisio and smart winner up to 1½m Gold Trail. Appealing newcomer. One of two newcomers for the yard and Keane rides; market should be informative.
4	8 4th (8) (11/10 +12%) Kortez Bay	1.1 11/10(+12%)	(8) Kortez Bay 11/10, Lightly-raced colt. 6/4, creditable fourth of 17 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) 19 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Didn't quite stay 7f in testing conditions here 13 days ago; major player back in trip.
5th	15 5th (15) (80/1 +20%) Timeonourside	80 80/1(+20%)	(15) Timeonourside 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 30 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Didn't run too badly on Galway debut but well held at Tipperary; big drop in trip here.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 +0%) Liberty Looming	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Liberty Looming 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, fifteenth of 16 in maiden at this course (9f, soft) 24 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Huge odds and beaten a long way on both previous runs here; eligible for a mark after this.
7th	22 7th (22) (125/1 -89%) Private Officer	125 125/1(-89%)	(22) Private Officer 125/1, Twice-raced colt. 100/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE. Well held both recent maidens, eligible for a mark after this; reserve.
8th	16 8th (16) (25/1 -56%) Belfrina	25 25/1(-56%)	(16) Belfrina 25/1, Foaled March 27. 22,000 gns yearling, Zoffany filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner (stayed 2m) Bauer, out of Cheshire Oaks/Lancashire Oaks winner Pharian. Plenty of stamina on damside of pedigree and 22,000gns yearling may find 6f a bit sharp.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -32%) Mint Man	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Mint Man 66/1, 40/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy) on debut 13 days ago. Plenty keen when well held on Navan debut last week, can only be watched for now.
10th	5 10th (5) (40/1 -60%) Eddie G	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Eddie G 40/1, Once-raced colt. 33/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy) on debut 16 days ago. Encouraging recent Naas debut so not one to rule out.
11th	2 11th (2) (100/1 -150%) Babyface	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Babyface 100/1, Twice-raced colt. 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 8 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. Latest Navan effort a step in the right direction though more likely needed here.
12th	9 12th (9) (28/1 -40%) Late Night Talking	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Late Night Talking 28/1, Foaled April 19. €32,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Brother to 1¼m winner Blueflagflyinghigh and half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Goodthingstaketime and winner up to 6f Mass Gathering. Newcomer bred for further and best watched.
13th	17 13th (17) (14/1 -17%) Enchanted Garden	14 14/1(-17%)	(17) Enchanted Garden 14/1, 8/1, tenth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) on debut 103 days ago, missing break. Likely to improve. 8-1, slow to break and met trouble in running when midfield in Leopardstown maiden in July.
14th	1 14th (1) (125/1 -25%) Anyothername	125 125/1(-25%)	(1) Anyothername 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 100/1, fourteenth of 17 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 19 days ago. Never a factor over 7f on debut here earlier this month.
15th	18 15th (18) (40/1 +39%) Irish Annie	40 40/1(+39%)	(18) Irish Annie 40/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 150/1) 13 days ago. Better effort after four months off when beaten 10l at Navan; will get a mark after this.
16th	6 16th (6) (14/1 +13%) Free Range Kid	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Free Range Kid 14/1, Foaled April 21. Slade Power colt. Brother to 7f winner Linus Larrabee and useful 5f winner Screen Siren, and half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Louis Leroy. Dam 6f winner. Speedily-bred newcomer; encouraging jockey booking and market likely informative.
17th	23 17th (23) (150/1 -127%) Nakasero	150 150/1(-127%)	(23) Nakasero 150/1, Twice-raced colt. Fourteenth of 15 in maiden (150/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE. Ran okay on debut here over 7f when beaten 11l but down the field at Leopardstown; reserve.
18th	14 18th (14) (66/1 -100%) Selton Hill	66 66/1(-100%)	(14) Selton Hill 66/1, Foaled April 6. Land Force colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Manitou. Dam maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to smart winner up to 9.5f Skins Game. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Manitou (inc 2yo; RPR 89) from useful family.
19th	7 19th (7) (200/1 -100%) Funny Face	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Funny Face 200/1, Twice-raced colt. 250/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) 74 days ago. Soundly beaten both outings over the summer, easily overlooked.
20th	11 20th (11) (50/1 -52%) Livin It Up	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Livin It Up 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 7 in maiden (66/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Staying on after slowish starts on both runs; nurseries more likely to be his forte.

LTO Selection:

It is very likely to be business as usual for the Ballydoyle team as SAMUEL COLT, a 340,000-euro purchase, sets about the task of getting off the mark at the first time of asking. A son of No Nay Never, his pedigree should be fine for this trip on the forecast going and he appeals as the leading candidate. Fozzy Stack's pair Shandy and Eclipse Emerald both enter calculations, while Kortez Bay is a threat to all now dropping back to 6f.

KORTEZ BAY has been shaping up well and could be the way to go. Aidan O'Brien's newcomer Samuel Colt makes obvious appeal, as does Shandy under Colin Keane.

Back in trip KORTEZ BAY can get off the mark at the fifth attempt; the Ballydoyle debutant Samuel Colt could prove the main threat

12:20 Curragh Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3/1 +14%) Masaccio	3 3/1(+14%)	(8) Masaccio 3/1, Debut bumper winner at Doncaster back in 2020 and useful form since (raced 5 times in bumpers). One to note now hurdling. Not bred for jumping but was useful in bumpers last season and commands respect.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 +55%) Beat The Bat	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(2) Beat The Bat 9/4, Useful course bumper winner who was too free in Aintree Grade 2 when last seen. Good prospect for hurdling. Course bumper winner in February and a good prospect for novice hurdles this season.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +5%) Hoe Joly Smoke	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Hoe Joly Smoke 10/3, Successful sole outing between the flags and promising start under Rules when placed twice here 3 months apart last term (runner-up in a division of this). Seemed to lose his action after stumbling on landing 2 out in Kelso Grade 2 when last seen and remains with potential. Has had a wind op. Placed twice over hurdles here last season; subsequent Grade 2 defeat best overlooked.
4	15 4th (15) (14/1 -17%) Saladins Son	14 14/1(-17%)	(15) Saladins Son 14/1, Bought for £95,000 after landing a maiden point at the end of last year and showed plenty in Taunton bumper in March. Should have a future over jumps. Irish point winner; good start to rules career when placed in Taunton bumper in March.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 +52%) Genietoile	16 16/1(+52%)	(3) Genietoile 16/1, Point winner who ran well first time up in bumpers. Not so good in a tongue tie when last seen and has had a breathing operation ahead of this switch to hurdling. Irish point winner; made quite promising bumper debut but next run was a backward step.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -56%) Ginger Jonny	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Ginger Jonny 25/1, Irish point winner who is tongue tied for hurdles debut. Bought for £35,000 after making all on Irish point debut in February; rules debut today.
7th	13 7th (13) (100/1 -100%) Pride Of Paris	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Pride Of Paris 100/1, Modest form second start in bumpers when last seen in April. Looks one for the longer term now jumping. Very respectable fifth of 13 in Exeter bumper in April; should improve again over hurdles.
8th	12 8th (12) (25/1 -79%) Out Of Focus	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) Out Of Focus 25/1, Successful at Hereford on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and showed plenty to work on making his hurdling debut after 3 months off at Uttoxeter in May. Entitled to improve but this is tougher. Third in run-of-the-mill maiden on hurdling debut; moves up from 2m today.
9th	6 9th (6) (125/1 -89%) Joe Cotton	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Joe Cotton 125/1, Dual point winner who is stoutly-bred and stepped up on what he showed first time out under Rules when fourth in an 8-runner Stratford maiden in May. Likely to do better in time. Respectable fourth in Stratford maiden in May but this race is much stronger.
10th	7 10th (7) (28/1 +44%) Magical Escape	28 28/1(+44%)	(7) Magical Escape 28/1, Looked a stayer in the making in a couple of bumpers last winter. Likely to need a stiffer test over jumps. Has had a breathing operation. Beaten about 16l in two bumpers; can do better over jumps but has a lot to find here.
11th	14 11th (14) (25/1 +24%) Private Pike	25 25/1(+24%)	(14) Private Pike 25/1, Off 17 months after slipping up on his sole start in bumpers but showed a bit on his belated return over hurdles at Southwell 4 weeks ago. Likely to need more time. Well held when third of five on hurdling debut but that came after a long layoff.
12th	16 12th (16) (80/1 -300%) Thank You Ma'am	80 80/1(-300%)	(16) Thank You Ma'am 80/1, Runner-up sole start in point bumpers but little in the way of promise switched to Rules at Exeter in March. Starts out over hurdles in warm maiden. Placed in Exeter bumper on rules debut in March but others have more compelling form.
13th	1 13th (1) (10/1 -25%) Alcedo	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Alcedo 10/1, Useful bumper winner who looks a good prospect for jumping. One to follow. Impressed on bumper debut; not discredited when clear second under penalty; hurdle debut.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 -71%) Onethreefivenotout	12 12/1(-71%)	(11) Onethreefivenotout 12/1, Cost a bit, and, strong in the betting, overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in Worcester bumper 2 years ago. Not seen since but in good hands and should make up into a good jumper if all is well (will be suited by 2½m+). Not seen since hard-fought bumper win in 2021 but Paul Nicholls has persisted with him.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 -79%) Mister Bo	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Mister Bo 50/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and fair form on best run over hurdles for Henry de Bromhead. Starts out for another new yard on return. Looks a chasing type. Contender if judged on the best of his four hurdle runs for Henry de Bromhead last season.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -100%) Mistymal	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Mistymal 100/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points. Keen and not seen to best effect in messy small-field bumper here earlier this month. Low-key start to rules career when well-held third of four in recent course bumper.

LTO Selection:

MASACCIO showed a high level of form in bumpers last season, most notably when finishing an admirable seventh in a Grade 2 at Aintree, and the son of Mastercraftsman is fancied to make an immediate impact now sent over timber. Onethreefivenotout hasn't been seen since winning at Worcester on his debut two years ago, but market support should be noted ahead of this return. Others to note include Beat The Bat and Hoe Joly Smoke.

HOE JOLY SMOKE lost his action when last seen in a Kelso Grade 2 but he'd made a fine start over hurdles here prior to that, finishing runner-up in a division of this first time up, and he's worth chancing in the hope all is well. Masaccio, Onethreefivenotout and Alcedo are among a host of good jumps prospects in opposition and the betting should be revealing.

His Grade 2 flop in March can be excused and HOE JOLY SMOKE is a big player if judged on his earlier course form.

12:25 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Curragh Handicap 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 -38%) Greek Flower	9 9/1(-38%)	(12) Greek Flower 9/1, Didn't need to improve to win 15-runner maiden at Navan (5f, heavy, 5/4) 13 days ago, readily. Not out of things returned to handicaps. Recent Navan maiden winner; C&D third in the spring puts her in the mix.
2	16 2nd (16) (16/1 +20%) Mercurial	16 16/1(+20%)	(16) Mercurial 16/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 15/2, 9½ lengths sixth of 9 to Mogwli in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 34 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. Mile probably too far at Bellewstown last time and now drops in trip.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 -75%) Dagoda	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Dagoda 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Below form 11½ lengths seventh of 14 to Aussie Girl in listed race (17/2) at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago. This rates more suitable. Dual winner here out of depth in Listed contest since but claims back in a handicap.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 +8%) Secret Magician	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Secret Magician 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 9/1 and blinkered for 1st time, thirteenth of 19 in handicap at this course (8f, soft) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Last year's second didn't stay 1m on latest so drop back in trip sure to suit.
5th	13 5th (13) (11/1 +21%) Mogwli	11 11/1(+21%)	(13) Mogwli 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in September. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Enters calculations. Mudlark has continued to run well since winning at Bellewstown (1m); high enough mark now.
6th	11 6th (11) (18/1 -50%) Transcendental	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Transcendental 18/1, C&D winner. 14/1, respectable 3½ lengths eighth of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago, keeping on again final 100 yds. Not discounted now operating 4 lb below last winning mark. Goes on heavy but a bit to find with several of today's rivals on latest C&D effort.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +38%) Racing Royalty	5 5/1(+38%)	(8) Racing Royalty 5/1, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (7f, soft) 19 days ago, digging deep. Getting better with each recent run. Winning form recently at 7f so will need a good pace to aim at here.
8th	5 8th (5) (14/1 +0%) Sunday Sovereign	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Sunday Sovereign 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. Recent C&D winner, not suited by drop in trip latest; can't rule out.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/4 +50%) Magical Vision	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(4) Magical Vision 11/4, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Good head second of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago. Arrives fresher than most and she's well worth considering. Just denied over C&D 18 days ago by Sunday Sovereign; should go close.
10th	14 10th (14) (20/1 -25%) Midnight Fire	20 20/1(-25%)	(14) Midnight Fire 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. 5/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 72 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Three-time C&D winner back from a break off a reduced mark and could go well.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 -33%) Polar Bear	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Polar Bear 16/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago, outpaced before making late headway. Return to 6f rates a plus on that evidence and underfoot conditions will hold no fears. Bit high in the handicap but in-form rider's claim a positive; handles heavy too.
12th	6 12th (6) (13/2 -18%) Run Forrest Run	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(6) Run Forrest Run 13/2, C&D winner. 18/5, creditable length fourth of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago, not clear run approaching final 1f and keeping on. One to consider. Not clear run behind Sunday Sovereign over C&D latest; remains of interest.
13th	7 13th (7) (40/1 -82%) Distillate	40 40/1(-82%)	(7) Distillate 40/1, 3 wins from 19 runs this year. Latest win at Bellewstown in September. Not disgraced when fourth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Navan (5f, heavy) 13 days ago and conditions will hold no fears. Goes on heavy but handicapper appears to have her measure now.
14th	18 14th (18) (16/1 +36%) Pinar Del Rio	16 16/1(+36%)	(18) Pinar Del Rio 16/1, C&D winner. Bit below form 4¾ lengths eleventh of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap at this C&D (soft, 14/1) 24 days ago. Folded quite tamely behind several of today's rivals on latest over C&D so has it to do.
15th	15 15th (15) (25/1 -108%) Siesta Beach	25 25/1(-108%)	(15) Siesta Beach 25/1, Good fourth of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 59 days ago, ridden approaching final 1f and keeping on. Possibilities returned to 6f. Improvement off reduced mark last twice; not sure heavy ground is what she wants.
16th	10 16th (10) (33/1 -32%) Shawaamekh	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Shawaamekh 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, 10½ lengths ninth of 11 to Dagoda in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 38 days ago. Tame recent effort here raises questions and best form at 7f.
17th	3 17th (3) (66/1 -136%) Furnace Creek	66 66/1(-136%)	(3) Furnace Creek 66/1, Last of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 17 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Others more appealing given he still needs to prove himself on this sort of ground. Floundered on heavy at Navan recently; others preferred.
18th	19 18th (19) (100/1 -100%) Hastily	100 100/1(-100%)	(19) Hastily 100/1, Latest win at Chepstow (5f) in August. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this course (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well beaten on softer terrain since winning on fast ground at Chepstow; of limited appeal.
19th	17 19th (17) (100/1 -100%) Nearly A Gonna	100 100/1(-100%)	(17) Nearly A Gonna 100/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Tim Easterby when last of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, soft) 19 days ago, slowly away. Needs to leave that well behind to figure here. Five wins in Britain; after a layoff, failed to beat a rival on stable debut here over 5f.

LTO Selection:

POLAR BEAR has proven to be effective under the forecast conditions and, having been dropped 1lb since his last run, a return to winning ways could be imminent, with the return to 6f unlikely to faze him. Mogwli is another who can play a strong role if the state of the ground makes for a stamina-sapping contest. Siesta Beach has been knocking on the door recently and is another capable of a decent showing, while Run Forrest Run and Magical Vision complete the shortlist.

MAGICAL VISION is very low-mileage for a 6-y-o and produced her best effort yet when runner-up in a C&D handicap on the back of 6 months off 24 days ago. Fresher than most she meets here, with conditions holding no fears, she earns the vote to go one place better. Siesta Beach, Polar Bear and Dagoda head up the threats, with Greek Flower another in the mix.

Given more luck in running, RUN FORREST RUN is taken to reverse course form with both Sunday Sovereign and Magical Vision

12:50 Curragh Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (20/1 -100%) Minella Missile	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Minella Missile 20/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Apr 30). Related to stacks of NH winners and one to consider for local yard. Bought for £37,000 after winning an Irish point; the second has gone well since.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +0%) Don't Tell Su	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Don't Tell Su 2/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning bumper here in April. Bags of stamina in his pedigree and can do well over jumps for top yard. Course bumper winner who is one to note going hurdling.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 -9%) Micro Millions	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Micro Millions 6/1, €67,000 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Apr 2). Hurdling newcomer to note for top yard. The form of his Irish point win has some substance to it and he was bought for £40,000.
4	15 4th (15) (25/1 -39%) Captain Boudet	25 25/1(-39%)	(15) Captain Boudet 25/1, €135,000 3-y-o, £60,000 4-y-o. Third on completed start in Irish points (May 7). Beaten about 6l on yielding ground in his second Irish point (front two unraced since).
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 +21%) Ri Na Cuirte	22 22/1(+21%)	(9) Ri Na Cuirte 22/1, From the family of very smart staying chaser Nil Desperandum. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Apr 23). Ran well in Irish points, finishing within 6l of the winner both times.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 -57%) Byorderofthecourt	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Byorderofthecourt 11/2, £120,000 half-brother to bumper winner Callaghy Beauty. Point winner in April 2022. Not seen since but with top stable and should have a future over jumps. Bought for £120,000 after winning a 2m4f good-ground British point in April 2022.
7th	3 7th (3) (100/1 -52%) He'llstopatthetop	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) He'llstopatthetop 100/1, Maiden pointer and likely best watched on hurdles debut. Opposable on what he's achieved in points, for all that he was runner-up in one of those.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 +36%) Rock Danse	18 18/1(+36%)	(10) Rock Danse 18/1, Unplaced completed start in Irish points and that was back in 2021 but he's in good hands now hurdling. New stable should unearth some improvement but other runners have shown more.
9th	14 9th (14) (9/2 +72%) Zmiinyi	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(14) Zmiinyi 9/2, £25,000 buy, runner-up completed start in Irish points (Apr 30). Point form is not overly convincing but he's likely to improve for his good new yard.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 -230%) Tigger	33 33/1(-230%)	(12) Tigger 33/1, Promise on debut at Ascot (race worked out) but not so good at Huntingdon 6 months on. Brother to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Battleoverdoyen so bred to have a future over jumps. Not disgraced in two bumpers for previous yard; bred to do better over hurdles.
11th	4 11th (4) (66/1 -65%) Hobb's Delight	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Hobb's Delight 66/1, Hasn't stood much racing but signs of ability in a bumper/2 starts over hurdles. 33-1 for a 2m4f novice at Ffos Las (soft) last time and finished tailed off.
12th	11 12th (11) (16/1 +60%) Schematic	16 16/1(+60%)	(11) Schematic 16/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Dam little impact in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Close Touch. First foal; dam unplaced in bumpers and 2m4f/2m5f hurdle races; likely best watched.
13th	5 13th (5) (300/1 -50%) Johnthepostman	300 300/1(-50%)	(5) Johnthepostman 300/1, No show in point bumper/3 bumpers under Rules. Tailed off in his first two bumpers and again in a match last time.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (6/1 +57%) Ultra Beat	6 6/1(+57%)	(13) Ultra Beat 6/1, Third sole start in Irish points and on bumper debut at Warwick in March. Will be suited by stiff test now jumping. Third in an Irish point and the same again in a soft-ground bumper at Warwick in May.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (33/1 +0%) Viscount Vinyl	33 33/1(+0%)	(16) Viscount Vinyl 33/1, Not unbacked but took keen hold in Warwick bumper in March. Better was seemingly expected in a Warwick bumper; stable had winners over the weekend.

LTO Selection:

Paul Nicholls won both divisions of this in 2021, and another last year, and DON'T TELL SU could provide him with further success. He disappointed when sent off as favourite on his debut, but made no mistake when landing a bumper here next time. He appeals as the type to excel over hurdles this campaign, as does point-to-point winner Micro Millions. Local trainer Evan Williams saddles Minella Missile, who was also successful between the flags when last seen and is another to consider.

Paul Nicholls could hold the key to this and course bumper winner DON'T TELL SU is narrowly preferred to Byorderofthecourt, who has a long absence to overcome. Micro Millions and Minella Missile are a couple of other interesting hurdling newcomers.

Paul Nicholls wins maiden hurdles at this track for fun and course bumper winner DON'T TELL SU looks the way to go.

12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:07 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.1/1 +45%) Rogue Enforcer	1.1 1.1/1(+45%)	(1) Rogue Enforcer 1.1/1, Showed further improvement to get off the mark in 13-runner maiden at Beverley (5f, heavy) 30 days ago, in command when edging left entering final 1f. Player under a penalty with underfoot conditions holding no fears. Off the mark dropped to 5f (soft) at Beverley 6 weeks ago; key player despite penalty.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 -60%) Tsunami Spirit	2 2/1(-60%)	(2) Tsunami Spirit 2/1, Fair form when making the frame first 2 starts and took a step forward when landing 11-runner Kempton novice (6f) 13 days ago, pressing leader and quickening clear over 1f out. Likely to progress further and sound claims provided he handles conditions. Promise in first 2 starts before cosy win at Kempton latest (6f); ground query down to 5f.
3	3 3rd (3) (28/1 -56%) La La Lucrative	28 28/1(-56%)	(3) La La Lucrative 28/1, Twice-raced maiden who stepped up plenty on his debut form when third of 5 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, soft, 66/1) 29 days ago, effort 2f out and no extra only late on. However, he may find a couple too good again here. Second run was better than his debut but he'll need lots more improvement to take this.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +23%) Lettuce Leaf	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Lettuce Leaf 5/1, Tasleet filly who showed promise at big odds when fourth of 12 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 35 days ago, running on under hands-and-heels ride. Likely improver with that experience under her belt. Promising 4th at Nottingham on last month's debut (5f, soft); should be capable of better.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/1 -38%) Moku Manu	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Moku Manu 11/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 12 in minor event (18/1) at Beverley (5f, heavy) on debut 35 days ago. Open to progress and another who won't be inconvenienced by the forecast ground. Promise when 3rd at Beverley on debut five weeks ago (5f, soft); that form not working out.

LTO Selection:

A winner over 6f at Kempton 13 days ago, TSUNAMI SPIRIT sets a decent standard and is likely to be hard to beat if performing to his mark of 85. Staying in novice company gives him an edge on these terms and, assuming he copes with dropping back to the minimum distance/return to turf, he could have too much ammunition for the likes of recent Beverley winner Rogue Enforcer and Lettuce Leaf, who is entitled to be wiser after last month's debut run at Nottingham.

TSUNAMI SPIRIT found some improvement when opening his account in good style at Kempton 2 weeks ago and, provided conditions don't catch him out, all looks set fair for another bold showing. Beverley-scorer Rogue Enforcer may emerge as the chief threat.

Winners Tsunami Spirit and ROGUE ENFORCER can dominate proceedings. The latter may prove better suited by the testing ground.

13:07 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:22 Curragh Handicap 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 +49%) Tiscommonknowledge	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(7) Tiscommonknowledge 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Second of 13 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to soft, 20/1) 47 days ago, keeping on well. Solid each-way claims. First attempt at this trip brought about significant improvement at Naas, big chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (8.5/1 -31%) Mo Ghille Mar	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(2) Mo Ghille Mar 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy, 28/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Went close in a C&D maiden; out of her depth at Naas last time; headgear fitted.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.25/1 +18%) Rapid Mission	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(1) Rapid Mission 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, good second of 9 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 30 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Expected to be bang there. Beaten 4l by a promising newcomer at Tipperary last time, opening mark looks fair enough.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +8%) Sinbad My Dad	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Sinbad My Dad 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good seventh of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Dundalk (8f) 4 days ago. Makes handicap debut and not without each-way hope. Couple of creditable runs on testing ground; not beaten far in AW maiden; handicap debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -113%) Guest Star	16 16/1(-113%)	(6) Guest Star 16/1, Very good second of 11 in nursery at Gowran (7f, heavy, 9/1) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Engaged 1.40 Galway Monday. Second and fifth in 7f heavy ground nurseries at Gowran and Galway.
6th	9 6th (9) (11/1 +0%) Highland Bells	11 11/1(+0%)	(9) Highland Bells 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, good 4¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Expecto in nursery at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 15 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Competing from 3lb out of the handicap, has a bit to find with Expecto on Gowran running.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 +45%) Ringside Timing	12 12/1(+45%)	(3) Ringside Timing 12/1, 28/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Expecto. No evidence of progress since third at the Galway festival but has kept good company.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 +19%) Navajo Scout	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Navajo Scout 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, creditable fifth of 16 in maiden at this course (9f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May struggle to reverse Tipperary form with Rapid Mission despite being 10lb better off.
9th	8 9th (8) (15/2 -88%) Expecto	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(8) Expecto 15/2, Career best when winning 9-runner nursery (7/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 15 days ago, sticking to task. 6 lb rise fair and should be in the mix. Showed a liking for heavy ground when winning at Gowran despite rider's loss of an iron.

LTO Selection:

TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE ran her best race to date when finishing second behind a progressive rival at Naas last month. The Padraig Roche-trained filly is open to improvement on just her second appearance over a mile, and Wayne Hassett's 7lb claim may prove crucial. Rapid Mission makes his nursery bow off what looks a fair opening mark and the son of Frankel is feared most, ahead of Navajo Scout, who should have more to offer entering this sphere too.

EXPECTO raised her game when digging deep to land a Gowran nursery earlier this month and a 6 lb rise looks fair given that the first two pulled nicely clear of the rest. With similar conditions forecast here, she is taken to follow up. Rapid Mission has shown enough in maidens to suggest that he'll be competitive off this mark now pitched into a nursery, and he is feared most ahead of Tiscommonknowledge.

Having shown notable improvement at Naas, TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE may account for recent Gowran winner Expecto and Rapid Mission

13:22 Curragh Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (15/2 +58%) Eceparti	7.5 15/2(+58%)	(11) Eceparti 15/2, Losing run stretches back almost 4 years and his form dipped badly in the latter stages of last season. Dangerous to completely discount off this reduced mark, but would need to see signs of a revival before lending him support. Losing run stretches nearly four years and the stable has been quiet.
2	1 2nd (1) (12/1 -71%) In Rem	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) In Rem 12/1, Big improver in handicap hurdles last season and further progress switched to fences, scoring at Exeter on New Year's Day. Misfired in the Eider at Newcastle (33.2f, good to soft) when last seen in February, but could have a part to play if able to keep mistakes to a minimum here. Form dipped last backend but he could easily be a factor if returning in good order.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +21%) Eclair De Guye	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Eclair De Guye 11/1, Good form in regional Nationals around the turn of the year and perked up by application of first-time blinkers when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.8f, good to soft) in April. However, he was below par at Warwick later that month and his losing run stretched back to 2020. Now tried in a visor. Strong stayer but latest run was underwhelming and he is now tried in more new headgear.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +18%) Airtothethrone	7 7/1(+18%)	(7) Airtothethrone 7/1, Placed in both Irish points and bright start under Rules, unsurprisingly improving for switch to chasing when narrowly on top close home at Taunton last winter. Every chance when falling 2 out at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) on final run of last season, but 3 lb rise for that could leave him vulnerable. Took well to chasing last season; could be better for this run but has the form to figure.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 -11%) To Be Sure	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) To Be Sure 10/1, Back to form from out of the blue when taking advantage of a reduced mark at Ffos Las (3m, soft) in April. His record is rather patchy, though, and he was readily brushed aside by the winner when second in a 3-runner affair at the same course last time. Won't mind getting back on slower ground and he's not handicapped out of it.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (4/1 -14%) Concetto	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Concetto 4/1, Well held all 3 hurdles runs but proved a totally different proposition sent chasing, jumping boldly to score on handicap debut at Huntingdon before following up at Musselburgh. Signed off last season with a below-par display in the Highland National, but he remains with potential in this sphere. Started off really well over fences and stamina for 3m6f looked an issue last time.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (6/1 +25%) Minella Bobo	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Minella Bobo 6/1, Low-mileage 10-y-o who scored twice off higher marks than this in 2021. Offered little in a handful of appearances last season and his record when fresh isn't compelling, but, on the upside, this represents a drop in class and he's now 8 lb below his last winning mark. Last campaign never got off the ground but he's dropped down a tempting mark.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 +18%) Favori De Sivola	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Favori De Sivola 9/1, Showcased his stamina reserves when resuming winning ways for Jane Williams at Exeter (30.7f, soft) last December. Now 8 lb below that winning mark, but hasn't shown enough in 3 starts for present yard to suggest that he's about to take advantage of the handicapper's mercy. Five-time chase winner; hasn't been at his best of late for new yard.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/1 -33%) Planned Paradise	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Planned Paradise 10/1, Latest win at Worcester in June 2022 and several creditable efforts in defeat since, not least when third of 13 in the Highland National at Perth (30.6f, soft) on final start for Neil Mulholland in April. Each-way shout off the same mark. Easy to make a case on a number of his runs for N Mulholland; now back with former trainer.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (11/2 +31%) Great D'Ange	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(9) Great D'Ange 11/2, Ended time with Tom George on a major downer and changed hands for just £2,500 in August. However, immediately sprung back to life for new yard, scoring at Market Rasen in September and subsequent Huntingdon (23.6f, good) effort was no backward step. Place possibilities. He's back in the good books but this ground might be too slow for him.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -300%) Domaine De L'Isle	40 40/1(-300%)	(2) Domaine De L'Isle 40/1, Tumbled down the weights and finally took advantage (in refitted blinkers) when landing small-field marathon here (30.6f, soft) in March. That wasn't a particularly strong race, though, and he underperformed at Haydock when last seen the following month. Hard to predict these days and his record fresh fails to inspire confidence.

LTO Selection:

With his stamina proven and ground conditions in his favour, PLANNED PARADISE has a live chance of making a winning start to his second stint with the Christian Williams stable. Placed off 2lb higher in the London National at Sandown last December, the seven-year-old is still open to progression over fences and offers strong appeal now dropped in class. Domaine De L'Isle, who struck over the extended 3m6f circuit here in March, is feared most on his return to action, although Great D'Ange is not taken lightly.

There should be more to come from unexposed 6-y-o CONCETTO, who made a promising start over fences last season and the marathon trip was probably his undoing when only seventh in the Highland National when last seen in April. Minella Bobo needs to bounce back in a major way, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and will be a danger to all if able to get back on track. A clean round of jumping should see In Rem involved and Planned Paradise also makes the shortlist.

A very open staying handicap. CONCETTO started well over fences and didn't appear to stay a marathon trip on his final appearance.

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:42 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 -20%) Wade's Magic	3 3/1(-20%)	(4) Wade's Magic 3/1, C&D winner. 10/3, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, soft) 27 days ago, headed last ½f and keeping on. Consistency hard to knock and expected to feature back at the minimum trip. Good Catterick record, in form & handles the mud; can miss the break; e-w claims at least.
2	11 2nd (11) (14/1 +65%) Mc's Wag	14 14/1(+65%)	(11) Mc's Wag 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in handicap (66/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 83 days ago, plugging on without posing a threat. Much more needed dropped in trip. Poor form at up to 7f; slow ground and drop to 5f not enough to tempt.
3	2 3rd (2) (17/2 -31%) Cubanista	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Cubanista 17/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Unexposed as a sprinter and this a drop in class; might be better served by a stiffer 5f.
4	3 4th (3) (9/4 +36%) Zoom Star	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(3) Zoom Star 9/4, Landed this race for each of the last 2 years (latterly from a 1 lb lower mark) and best effort of present campaign when runner-up here in May. Latest C&D run best excused (stumbled and unseated soon after start) and no surprise to see her thereabouts. Won this race in 2021 & 2022; still feasibly treated; good draw; more appealing than many.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +21%) Tommytwohoots	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Tommytwohoots 11/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 8 days ago, ridden over 2f out and fading. Best effort of this campaign came over C&D back in the spring but others arrive with more pressing claims. Poor strike-rate; ran well over C&D in April (soft) but yet to shine after a summer break.
6th	9 6th (9) (12/1 +25%) Burtonlodge Beauty	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Burtonlodge Beauty 12/1, One win from 37 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Little racing on soft ground but seems to handle it well; yard in form; can go well.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/2 +0%) Ski Angel	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Ski Angel 9/2, Latest win at Hamilton (5f) in September. 11/2, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, staying on. Enters calculations. Two wins this year; unexposed on soft or worse & likely there's more to come; major player.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/1 +0%) Autumn Flight	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Autumn Flight 9/1, 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon, folding having done plenty on the front end. Eyeshields back on and not out of things with conditions holding no fears. Ran well at Pontefract last month but disappointing on AW since; conditions should suit.
9th	1 9th (1) (80/1 -344%) Keep It Hush	80 80/1(-344%)	(1) Keep It Hush 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in minor event (20/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago, likely the run was needed on the back of 9 months off. Entitled to hold more chance now handicapping and the market should guide. H'cap debutante; just minor promise in AW novices; sire's record on slow ground offputting.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 +0%) Nodsasgoodasawink	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Nodsasgoodasawink 50/1, Course winner. Two wins from 44 Flat runs. 100/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, folding final 1f. Others make much more appeal. Course winner (6f) but she has generally struggled this year; too much to prove.
11th	6 11th (6) (150/1 -275%) The Spinmeister	150 150/1(-275%)	(6) The Spinmeister 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, run best excused when last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 8 days ago (hood slipped). Still, he needs to show much more before becoming of interest. These conditions may suit better than on recent h'cap debut but still not easily fancied.

LTO Selection:

A three-time course winner, WADE'S MAGIC has a live chance of adding to his tally in this company and is fancied to put an end to a frustrating sequence of recent near-misses. Tim Easterby's gelding has won off much higher marks in the past and has little to fear from dropping back in trip today. Zoom Star has won the last two renewals of this race and is feared most off just 1lb higher than 12 months ago, while the lightly-raced Ski Angel is also considered.

A winner of this race on each of the last 2 years, ZOOM STAR's latest run is best overlooked (stumbled and unseated soon after the start), and arriving here just 1 lb above her last winning mark, it would come as no surprise to see Bryan Smart's mare firmly in the mix with conditions holding no fears. Ski Angel and Wade's Magic are a couple of others to consider.

Zoom Star bids for a third win in this race but SKI ANGEL (nap) is improving and should have more to come on testing ground.

13:42 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:57 Curragh Handicap 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	17 1st (17) (5/2 +69%) Merisi Diamond	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(17) Merisi Diamond 5/2, Promising individual. 10/1, 3½ lengths fifth of 19 to Blue Peak in handicap at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. May well do better. Good C&D fifth to Blue Peak having travelled strongly; 3lb wrong here; tongue-tie.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) Blue Peak	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Blue Peak 5/1, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 16/5) 19 days ago by ½ length from Breezy Zoff. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Recent C&D winner up 7lb so career-best now needed.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +0%) Breezy Zoff	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Breezy Zoff 9/2, C&D winner. One win from 23 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, good ½-length second of 19 to Blue Peak in handicap at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Last year's winner and recent C&D second to Blue Peak puts her right in the mix.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -69%) Zephron	11 11/1(-69%)	(2) Zephron 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Cork in September. Bit below form 6¼ lengths sixth of 19 to Blue Peak in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Likes heavy but good bit to find with several of these on recent C&D run.
5th	12 5th (12) (17/2 +39%) Tall Story	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(12) Tall Story 17/2, Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 11/1) 19 days ago. 30-race maiden comes here on the back of good C&D fourth but more required off same mark.
6th	18 6th (18) (18/1 -29%) Singe Anglais	18 18/1(-29%)	(18) Singe Anglais 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (7f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. Second on soft at Naas in July and beaten 5l when seventh of 19 over C&D two starts back.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -180%) Trueba	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Trueba 28/1, Course winner. Latest win at Cork in August. 6/1, below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 34 days ago. Visor back on. Can make presence felt. Didn't get home over a mile on heavy at Bellewstown latest; ideally wants better ground.
8th	10 8th (10) (12/1 -50%) Navorrosse	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Navorrosse 12/1, Won 22-runner handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 20/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently. Last week's Navan win over inadequate trip augurs well but far side draw a negative.
9th	20 9th (20) (14/1 +58%) Tiktok Time	14 14/1(+58%)	(20) Tiktok Time 14/1, Bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 11/2) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Engaged 2.50 Galway Monday. Yet to be placed from 10 starts but can't be ruled out.
10th	5 10th (5) (40/1 -21%) Wild Mountain	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Wild Mountain 40/1, Last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers on 1st time. Uphill task. Fourth over 7f on heavy ground at Down Royal but finished last at Leopardstown; blinkers.
11th	15 11th (15) (66/1 +0%) Captured	66 66/1(+0%)	(15) Captured 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in maiden at Limerick (8f, soft, 250/1). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Ran okay after huge layoff when seventh in Limerick maiden in April; handicap debut.
12th	6 12th (6) (33/1 +50%) Bright Image	33 33/1(+50%)	(6) Bright Image 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft) 35 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Mid-division on handicap debut at Cork (6f soft/heavy); better for that outing; tongue-tie.
13th	13 13th (13) (33/1 +50%) Almost An Angel	33 33/1(+50%)	(13) Almost An Angel 33/1, Unreliable sort. Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (8f, soft, 40/1) 40 days ago. Mildly encouraging Listowel run on latest but not enough to warrant an interest in here.
14th	16 14th (16) (50/1 -25%) Lily Like	50 50/1(-25%)	(16) Lily Like 50/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 111 days. Well held at Dundalk latest and of limited appeal back on turf though well-drawn.
15th	11 15th (11) (25/1 +24%) Roman Palace	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Roman Palace 25/1, 33/1, third of 13 in handicap at Thurles (8f, soft) 26 days ago. Improvement at Thurles recently but not sure if this drop in trip is what she wants.
16th	9 16th (9) (12/1 -100%) Master Garvey	12 12/1(-100%)	(9) Master Garvey 12/1, Good second of 15 in handicap (11/2) at Limerick (8f, good), not ideally placed. Off 130 days. Shortlist material. A 3yo maiden back from four months' absence and has form on heavy so don't rule out.
17th	14 17th (14) (50/1 -25%) Ballybeg Boy	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Ballybeg Boy 50/1, First run since leaving Mervyn Torrens when cheekpieces on for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap (22/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Down in trip. Visored for 1st time. Modest maiden reared up and unseated rider at start last time; visor tried; 6lb wrong.
18th	8 18th (8) (50/1 -52%) Gegenpressing	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Gegenpressing 50/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap at this course (6f, soft, 18/1) 24 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Enters calculations. Yet to score this campaign, despite declining mark; others look more likely.
19th	7 19th (7) (33/1 -175%) The Penny	33 33/1(-175%)	(7) The Penny 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, seventh of 10 in maiden at Laytown (7f). Off 13 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Absent for 13 months and hard to fancy on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces.
20th	19 20th (19) (40/1 -21%) Sunday Evening	40 40/1(-21%)	(19) Sunday Evening 40/1, 50/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. Showed more on testing ground of late but still more likely required here (3lb wrong).

LTO Selection:

Breezy Zoff has been knocking on the door of late and could prove to be the main threat to MASTER GARVEY, who was only beaten a head at Limerick in June, despite being hampered, and races off 2lb lower here. Navorrosse also makes the shortlist after her recent Navan success, alongside Merisi Diamond who is beginning to look well-handicapped, making him worthy of a market watch despite the competitive nature of this contest.

This could be the day when MASTER GARVEY deservedly gets his head in front. Indeed, he has been knocking on the door of late and wasn't ideally placed when narrowly failing at Limerick on his latest start in June. Merisi Diamond was behind Blue Peak and Breezy Zoff over C&D 19 days ago, but he fared much the best of those drawn low that day and, with just 4 runs under his belt, he probably remains capable of better. Joanna Morgan's representative is feared most.

Several of these ran in a C&D handicap in which Blue Peak beat Breezy Zoff; fifth home MERISI DIAMOND may prove a bit of value

13:57 Curragh Handicap 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -220%) Lassue	16 16/1(-220%)	(4) Lassue 16/1, Point winner who confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut when getting off the mark in a Ludlow novice (21.2f, good to soft) 20 months ago. Lengthy absence to overcome but she remains open to improvement now handicapping. Market may prove a useful guide. Not seen since eased-down maiden win in February 2022; market may point the way.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +33%) Fortuna Ligna	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) Fortuna Ligna 2/1, Fair form in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, justifying cramped odds when landing a mares' maiden here (19.5f) back in April. Unexposed granted this sort of test on return and she's fancied to feature returned to handicap company. Ended last season in good form at around 2m4f and can improve again over staying trips.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 +46%) Jasmiwa	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(3) Jasmiwa 15/8, Gained second success in handicaps in 4-runner C&D event in March. Disappointed on final start at Ayr (24.3f) the following month but she returns with her yard having made a very bright start to the campaign and no surprise to see a better showing back from 6 months off. 2-4 since upped to staying trips and switched to handicaps; can improve again this season.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) Kym Eyre	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Kym Eyre 4/1, Opened hurdles account at Newton Abbot at the start of the month and continued the good work back over fences, awarded race in stewards' room having been carried left/bumped run-in at Ffos Las (21.5f) 16 days ago. Not discounted back over smaller obstacles. Two wins already this month (hurdle/chase); evidently in very good nick; respected.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (12/1 -20%) Midnightreflection	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Midnightreflection 12/1, Registered a fourth career success at Doncaster (24.4f) in February and not disgraced on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter last term, fifth of 10 in handicap at Warwick (25f) in April. Feasible to think this first start for 6 months will bring her on, however. Ended last season with very respectable effort and will appreciate this ease in grade.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/2 -50%) Blue Bikini	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(2) Blue Bikini 15/2, Resumed her progress when landing course handicap (20.6f, good to soft) in April and eked out a bit more improvement to follow up in 14-runner event at Warwick (21f, good to soft) the following month. Respected on return bidding to make it 4 wins from her last 5 starts. Does not always warm to the task but is 4-8 over hurdles; tries new trip after a break.

LTO Selection:

The versatile KYM EYRE was awarded a handicap chase in the stewards' room at Ffos Las, but she had already done enough to establish there was no fluke about the game success she recorded over timber at Newton Abbot on her previous start. Equally effective at this discipline, Evan Williams' mare is a strong fancy to complete the hat-trick. Blue Bikini is also on for a three-timer and is respected accordingly. Fortuna Ligna, who won a maiden hurdle here when last seen, completes the shortlist.

FORTUNA LIGNA didn't need to be at her best when opening her account in maiden company here back in the spring and, having shaped as though this sort of test would suit previously, she could be the way to go on seasonal bow with Harry Cobden in the plate. Jasmiwa, on seasonal bow, for her in-form yard and Blue Bikini head the dangers.

The pick is FORTUNA LIGNA, who ended last season in good form at around 2m4f and can improve again over staying trips this term.

14:05 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:17 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/2 -50%) Goobinator	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Goobinator 15/2, Dual winner in this sphere in 2021 and creditable fifth of 12 in a competitive Haydock handicap (2m, good) on sole start last year. This trip shorter than ideal but still worth a look in the betting back from an absence. Fairly useful hurdler with the Flat form to feature; market helpful after his absence.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 -10%) Genesius	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) Genesius 11/4, Latest win at Thirsk (1½m, soft) in June. 11/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Exposed four-time 1m4f winner; looked unlucky not to win again last time on the AW.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -14%) Animato	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Animato 4/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (16/1) at York (2m, soft) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on first time. Running well and stretched by 2m last time; suited by drier ground; new headgear.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +27%) Gastronomy	16 16/1(+27%)	(6) Gastronomy 16/1, 18/1, last of 5 in handicap at this course (1¾m, soft) 38 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Should have run better last time even if 1m6f was a stretch; now tongue tied.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/8 +32%) Dark Jedi	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(3) Dark Jedi 15/8, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, creditable second of 7 over C&D (heavy) 10 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Signs were more encouraging last time and he has dropped to a very tempting mark.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -29%) Reel Rosie	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Reel Rosie 9/1, Better than ever when scoring in the mud at Chester in September. Not in anything like the same form at Windsor since but perhaps a return to testing ground will help. Heavy-ground winner but looking hard to predict after another poor run at Windsor.

LTO Selection:

A four-time winner over this trip, Genesius is a versatile performer when it comes to the state of the ground and, off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark, the six-year-old offers strong appeal in this company. However, DARK JEDI is more proven under the forecast ground conditions and shades preference as the one to be with after hinting at a return to form over C&D 10 days ago. Animato can also go well with a visor now tried.

DARK JEDI rather bumped into one here last time, the fact he was well clear of the remainder suggesting he's in good enough form to take advantage of his reduced mark. Genesius is suited by going softer than good and can provide the chief threat ahead of Animato.

Sir Mark Prescott's GENESIUS could easily have won last time on the AW and he should handle these conditions.

14:17 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:32 Curragh Maiden 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (10/3 +0%) Alalcance	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(4) Alalcance 10/3, Thrice-raced filly who found some improvement when close second of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good, 9/2) 63 days ago. Holds strong claims. Useful placed form, suited by some ease, can go close if handling heavy ground.
2	14 2nd (14) (13/8 +19%) Time To Tell	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(14) Time To Tell 13/8, Promising type. Second of 20 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 28/1) on debut 19 days ago under this rider. Stable in good form. Should progress. Kept on for second behind a Ballydoyle colt in a 20-runner C&D maiden, good chance.
3	9 3rd (9) (22/1 +0%) Johanna Whitty	22 22/1(+0%)	(9) Johanna Whitty 22/1, €22,000 yearling, Teofilo filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart/ungenuine winner up to 7f Leitir Mor and useful 7f winner Intensical. Dam unraced. Half-sister to five winners notably the stable's dual 6f/7f Group 3 winner Leitr Mor.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +0%) Hey Whatever	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Hey Whatever 4/1, Fair filly. 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. One to consider. Split two joint-favourites when second on heavy ground at Killarney, should go close.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 +33%) Diyaba	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Diyaba 6/1, Lightly-raced filly. 12/1, good fourth of 9 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Finished behind Alalcance at Belllewstown, has improved since then, place possibility.
6th	5 6th (5) (14/1 -17%) Delicate Girl	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Delicate Girl 14/1, Fairly useful filly. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 18/1) 18 days ago. Yard having good spell. Blinkers on 1st time. Indicated maiden-winning potential with three solid runs before two poor displays.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 +33%) Only In Dreams	12 12/1(+33%)	(11) Only In Dreams 12/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (12/1) at Leopardstown (12f, good) on debut. Off 165 days. Stable having good spell. Ran green on debut in May, stablemates Time To Tell and Delicate Girl have better claims.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 -83%) Struck By Churchil	33 33/1(-83%)	(13) Struck By Churchil 33/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at this course (10f, good) on debut 79 days ago. Shaped as if she might improve at this trip on her introduction over 1m2f here in August.
9th	3 9th (3) (33/1 -32%) Mollys Glory	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Mollys Glory 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. Eighth of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Thurles (16f, soft) on flat debut 26 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Bumper winner with fair hurdles form, in rear over 2m at Thurles on belated Flat debut.
10th	12 10th (12) (20/1 -67%) Promises To Keep	20 20/1(-67%)	(12) Promises To Keep 20/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 12 in maiden (4/1) at Cork (12f, good to soft) 62 days ago. Very disappointing 4-1 chance on return in a 1m4f maiden at Cork, hard to be confident.
11th	10 11th (10) (200/1 -100%) Marians Gal	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Marians Gal 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten a long way in two maidens on heavy ground and handicaps beckon after this.
12th	8 12th (8) (200/1 -150%) Irredentist	200 200/1(-150%)	(8) Irredentist 200/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 7 in maiden (20/1) at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) on debut 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Always at the back in a 1m maiden at Killarney on debut; others preferred.
13th	2 13th (2) (200/1 -150%) Marys Call	200 200/1(-150%)	(2) Marys Call 200/1, 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on flat debut 4 days ago. Well beaten in a bumper and Dundalk maiden; look elsewhere.
14th	1 14th (1) (200/1 -100%) Dugort Bay	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Dugort Bay 200/1, Well held in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Little sign of ability in bumpers and hurdles; look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

Alalcance sets the standard with an official rating of 77 and is unlikely to be far away, having been narrowly denied at Bellewstown in August. Diyaba and Hey Whatever both have the form to figure and must enter the reckoning too, but preference is for TIME TO TELL. A daughter of Australia and a half-sister to the useful Midnight Flower, she finished a good second over C&D on her debut and is expected to go one better with improvement in the offing.

ALALCANCE went very close in a Bellewstown maiden that threw up winners when last seen in August and gets the vote. Hey Whatever and Time To Tell are other key players.

Preference is for TIME TO TELL(nap), a promising second against colts on her debut over C&D.

14:32 Curragh Maiden 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/1 +43%) Ito Ditto	8 8/1(+43%)	(3) Ito Ditto 8/1, Produced best effort to date when third on qualifying run in a course maiden (19.5f) back in February but proved to be a disappointment on handicap debut back here the following month. Absent subsequently. Placed in 2m3f course maiden in February but tailed off in a handicap the following month.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 -20%) Ventara	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Ventara 12/1, Displayed race-by-race progress in trio of novice/maiden hurdles during second half of last term, respectable fourth of 10 at Wincanton (15.2f) without being knocked about in April. Better still to come now handicapping. Improved form when fourth in Wincanton maiden in April; makes handicap debut today.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +5%) Just Over Land	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Just Over Land 10/3, Brother to connections' smart bumper winner/useful hurdler Good Risk At All. Made steady progress in 3 hurdle starts last season but disappointed at Chepstow on handicap bow final outing. Still, it remains early days with him and not one to give up on. Did not get home after racing too freely on handicap debut but remains unexposed.
4	9 4th (9) (11/2 -38%) Uncle Arthur	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(9) Uncle Arthur 11/2, Bumper winner but only managed modest form over hurdles for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Strong in the betting but unseated at the first in a Bangor chase for his new yard 27 days ago. Interesting to see whether his supporters' return now back hurdling. Unseated rider at first fence on recent stable debut but attracted good market support.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -100%) Emanate	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Emanate 16/1, Found some improvement to land back-to-back handicaps at Worcester (both at 2m) this summer and seemingly just found out by rise in weights when fourth of 6 in handicap back at that venue 32 days ago. Dual winner at Worcester this summer and may yet have a bigger run in him.
6th	2 6th (2) (80/1 -21%) Round The Buoy	80 80/1(-21%)	(2) Round The Buoy 80/1, Fair winning hurdler for David Dunne but offered little in a couple of starts for this yard. Drops back down in trip now. Hasn't shown much in three runs for new stable this year; drops back in trip today.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 +13%) Cardano	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(6) Cardano 13/2, Epsom win in September shows he's still pretty useful on the Flat, which makes his subsequent effort over hurdles at Sedgefield all the more disappointing. Remains potentially very well treated in this sphere if refitting of cheekpieces has positive effect. Flopped when favourite for handicap hurdle debut but Flat ability offers significant hope.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 +45%) Call Me Arthur	22 22/1(+45%)	(7) Call Me Arthur 22/1, Hasn't shown a great deal in 4 starts to date, including when making his handicap debut at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) in May. Resumes here on a 5 lb lower mark but would need to see market support behind him to make him of significant interest. Remains unexposed but was well beaten on handicap debut in May.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 +0%) Canford Light	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Canford Light 28/1, Won 21f Ludlow novice on debut for this yard in October 2021 but little to shout about since and he's best watched back from a 20-month absence. Dual hurdle winner in 2021; looked badly out of sorts when last seen in February 2022.
10th	1 10th (1) (5/1 +55%) Moonshine Spirit	5 5/1(+55%)	(1) Moonshine Spirit 5/1, In the frame on all 3 bumper starts and stepped up a little on his maiden/novice hurdle exploits when third on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June. Not disgraced when finishing midfield at Uttoxeter (15.8f) latest and he's in with an each-way shout. Slightly disappointing last time but was placed off this mark on handicap debut in July.
11th	11 11th (11) (5/1 -25%) Delgany Dreamer	5 5/1(-25%)	(11) Delgany Dreamer 5/1, Appeared to take a step forward when fourth of 8 in a 19f Warwick maiden on final start during the spring. Since undergone a wind op and she is very much the type to improve further now attentions switch to handicaps back from 6 months off. Displayed at least some promise in all three qualifying races in the spring; can improve.
12th	12 12th (12) (18/1 -13%) Superstylin	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Superstylin 18/1, Irish point winner who improved for switch to handicaps last term, twice hitting the frame prior to getting off the mark at Market Rasen (16.5f) in March. Below best from much-inflated mark at Southwell on final start though, and others more appealing on return. Made all for wide-margin win in March; off since lesser effort a fortnight later.

LTO Selection:

Things didn't go to plan for Uncle Arthur when he unseated at the first fence on his debut run for Fergal O'Brien at Bangor. He was a well-supported favourite that day and it will be noteworthy if he attracts a similar amount of interest back over timber. However, EMANATE has a more proven record over hurdles and shades the vote off just 5lb higher than for the latest of his Worcester successes. Superstylin and the lightly-raced Ventara are others to consider.

An interesting race by class 5 standards and it could be worth siding with JUST OVER LAND. Disappointing on handicap debut here in the spring, he had proved steadily progressive in novice/maiden hurdles previously and it's highly likely there's more to come from this low-mileage 4-y-o. Delgany Dreamer, on handicap debut, Uncle Arthur and Cardano are others to note.

The selection is Dan Skelton's handicap debutante DELGANY DREAMER, who wasn't beaten far in any of her qualifying races.

14:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:52 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (11/1 +21%) Mr Strutter	11 11/1(+21%)	(11) Mr Strutter 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in June. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/1) 42 days ago. Multiple course winner but quiet last time, up in class & untried on heavy ground.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/8 +58%) Muntadab	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(1) Muntadab 15/8, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 3 days ago. Good chance if handling the quick turnaround. Veteran front-runner who ran well in a stronger race on Saturday; solid contender.
3	4 3rd (4) (28/1 +0%) Vondelpark	28 28/1(+0%)	(4) Vondelpark 28/1, Latest win at Thirsk in July. First run since leaving Gemma Tutty when twelfth of 15 in Leger Legends race at Doncaster (8f, good, 50/1) 44 days ago. Two 1m wins for former yard; low-key stable debut last month; others more solid.
4	3 4th (3) (22/1 +21%) Jill Rose	22 22/1(+21%)	(3) Jill Rose 22/1, Course winner. 50/1, last of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Now below last winning mark. Only run to form in one of her four starts this season; others look safer.
5th	9 5th (9) (3/1 +50%) Darbucks	3 3/1(+50%)	(9) Darbucks 3/1, Good second of 10 in handicap (5/2) at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 19 days ago, first past the post but subsequently disqualified. Merits consideration. First past the post at Ayr latest but demoted to 2nd; conditions to suit and well drawn.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -50%) Global Spirit	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Global Spirit 9/1, Latest win at Pontefract in September. Good second of 16 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 6/1) 22 days ago. Respected. Comes here in good form but over 1m; still has something to prove on heavy.
7th	12 7th (12) (22/1 +12%) Magical Effect	22 22/1(+12%)	(12) Magical Effect 22/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, seventh of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Veteran who has been far from consistent in 2023; suitable conditions but opposable.
8th	8 8th (8) (5/1 -11%) Shark Two One	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Shark Two One 5/1, C&D winner. Won 12-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, good, 7/1) 21 days ago. Player in hat-trick bid. Chasing a hat-trick after wins over C&D and at Leicester; handles heavy; contender.
9th	7 9th (7) (8/1 -7%) Obee Jo	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Obee Jo 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 19 days ago, sticking to task. Goes well on heavy and feared back here. Conditions fine, comes here in form and this should be run to suit; one for the shortlist.
10th	6 10th (6) (22/1 -214%) Smile And Pay	22 22/1(-214%)	(6) Smile And Pay 22/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 5/1, seventh of 8 in seller at Leicester (7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Bolted up over C&D in April; followed up over 1m in May; well beaten in a seller last time.
11th	10 11th (10) (80/1 -100%) Eagle Creek	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Eagle Creek 80/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 22/1) 176 days ago, possibly amiss. Poor form for current yard but off since May and handicapper has given him a chance.

LTO Selection:

The going may be the issue for some of these but OBEE JO is a four-time course winner, with three of those over this trip, and with a win on soft going he has to top the shortlist. Tim Easterby's gelding wasn't beaten far when fifth at Ayr last time out, despite a slow start, and with his jockey claiming 7lb, he could go close. Pembrokeshire won as he pleased at Musselburgh but is unproven on this sort of ground, while Global Spirit is consistent but may find this on the short side.

MUNTADAB is turned out quickly after his good effort in the mud at Doncaster on Saturday and the C&D winner has good claims if in the same sort of form. Obee Jo is respected back at Catterick, while Shark Two One has to be feared in his hat-trick bid.

The veteran Muntadab should give it another good go but this could set up nicely for course regular OBEE JO to sweep through late.

14:52 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:07 Curragh Stakes 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (4/6 -34%) Helvic Dream	0.666667 4/6(-34%)	(3) Helvic Dream 4/6, Group 1 winner here in 2021. Winless since but placed at Group 3/listed level on his last 2 outings and should prove a very tough nut to crack here. Group 1 winner at this venue in 2021 and by far the most likely winner on current form.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +42%) Coeur Sublime	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(1) Coeur Sublime 7/4, Smart chaser who made a successful Flat debut at Navan in April 2018. Made it 2-2 on the Flat when taking a conditions race at Listowel last month. Should go well but tough ask conceding weight to Helvic Dream. Talented jumper, made it two from two on Flat with 1m6f Listowel win, place chance here.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +71%) Lord Erskine	4 4/1(+71%)	(2) Lord Erskine 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner in September. Creditable ninth of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Naas (16.1f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. 2017 Irish Cesarewitch winner, two wins this term confirm his preference for staying trips.
4	7 4th (7) (20/1 +0%) Cafe Con Leche	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Cafe Con Leche 20/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) 2 days ago. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing.Hard to make a case for. Useful hurdler but a maiden in this sphere and faces a tough task.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 +0%) Kottayam	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Kottayam 50/1, Fairly useful bumper/Flat winner during his time with Willie Mullins but has struggled on the Flat this year. Bumper winner and 2m Flat winner for Willie Mullins, fair C&D handicap run on stable debut.
6th	10 6th (10) (150/1 -50%) Ally Cay	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Ally Cay 150/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy) 5 days ago. Poor on last Flat run. Dual-purpose winner has been soundly beaten over fences lately; tough task.
7th	6 7th (6) (300/1 -200%) Balaclava	300 300/1(-200%)	(6) Balaclava 300/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 300/1, last of 5 in minor event at Killarney (16.8f, good) 68 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip. Placed over jumps, poor form on the Flat, no chance at these weights.
8th	5 8th (5) (100/1 -25%) Applejack Poet	100 100/1(-25%)	(5) Applejack Poet 100/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 33/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) on flat debut 9 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Hurdle winner but beaten a long way in a Leopardstown Flat maiden recently.
9th	11 9th (11) (300/1 -200%) Encore De Mer	300 300/1(-200%)	(11) Encore De Mer 300/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving J. G. Murray when fifteenth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 100/1) 24 days ago. Never better than sixth in six outings, faces an unenviable task at these weights.
10th	12 10th (12) (300/1 -200%) Power To Love	300 300/1(-200%)	(12) Power To Love 300/1, Eleventh of 13 in maiden (250/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 43 days ago, folding. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving G. A. Kingston. Maiden is rated only 40 on turf and has no chance in this company.
11th	8 11th (8) (200/1 -100%) Wayne R Walker	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Wayne R Walker 200/1, Pulled up in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 200/1) 102 days ago. Off 102 days. Significantly up in trip. Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing. Has been struggling over hurdles since his last Flat run, makes no appeal on overall form.

LTO Selection:

The booking of Patrick Mullins for HELVIC DREAM catches the eye and this former Group 1 winner sets a lofty standard on both form and ratings. This will be only his second attempt at the distance but he should be suited by it, along with testing ground conditions. A comfortable winner over further at Listowel on his most recent outing, classy jumper Coeur Sublime can have a big say in proceedings, while the unexposed Sugaree and the veteran Lord Erskine are also respected.

This looks an excellent opportunity for HELVIC DREAM to land a first success since the 2021 Tattersalls Gold Cup. Classy chaser Coeur Sublime showed he's also useful on the Flat when scoring at Listowel last month and can follow the selection home.

As a Group 1 winner who has run creditably in stakes races on his last two starts, HELVIC DREAM is a cut above these rivals.

15:07 Curragh Stakes 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 -50%) The King Of Ryhope	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) The King Of Ryhope 5/1, Successful sole outing in Irish points in 2020 and off the mark at second attempt over hurdles at Exeter in February. Runner-up in a Haydock Grade 2 novice later that month and, though rather disappointing on final start of last term, he's one to be interested in now tackling fences. Unexposed 7yo; won Irish point in 2020 and was placed in Grade 2 hurdle in February.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +0%) Can You Call	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Can You Call 12/1, Off the mark in this sphere at Catterick on final start of 2021/22 campaign and bagged first success over hurdles in a Uttoxeter handicap (19.9f, heavy) on New Year's Eve. Little impact both subsequent starts, but couldn't rule out back ober the larger obstacles here. Chase winner in February 2022 but absent since poor run in March this year.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +18%) Nocte Volatus	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Nocte Volatus 9/2, Drew a blank last term, but was runner-up off higher marks than this on first and final start of that campaign. Kicked off this season by again finding just one too good over this C&D (heavy) and another bold show could be on the way. Chased home smart rival over C&D on seasonal debut; likely contender.
4	11 4th (11) (7/1 +42%) Georges Saint	7 7/1(+42%)	(11) Georges Saint 7/1, Winless following 8 runs for this yard (all over hurdles), but he was placed on 5 occasions and is interesting back in this sphere (2-4 over fences in France) off a mark that should prove to be within his reach. One to consider. 2-4 over fences in France; 0-8 over hurdles in Britain but on good mark for chase return.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +40%) Moonlighter	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Moonlighter 12/1, Back to winning ways over C&D in January and not disgraced off 4 lb higher when fourth at Leicester the following month. Let down by his jumping at Newbury on latest start in March, though, and this 10-y-o looks vulnerable. Game C&D winner off much-reduced mark in January but younger rivals appeal more today.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 +0%) Top Of The Bill	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Top Of The Bill 10/1, Bagged handicap hurdles here and at Exeter (both at around 27f) last season. Appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere, but he could prove vulnerable back from 7 months off over a trip short of his best. Quirky customer who twice came from the rear to win 2m7f hurdles last season; chase debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 -27%) Foxboro	28 28/1(-27%)	(9) Foxboro 28/1, Struck twice last season, latterly when narrowly prevailing at Newbury (22.4f, soft) in March. Poor effort on final outing during the spring, though, and his profile is a little too patchy for comfort. Rallied tenaciously for Newbury win in March but ended last season with a duff effort.
8th	7 8th (7) (10/1 +55%) Eureka Creek	10 10/1(+55%)	(7) Eureka Creek 10/1, Successful Irish pointer/hurdler who made an impressive winning start to life over fences in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter last November. However, disappointed next 2 starts and resumes here with a bit to prove. Did not build upon last season's winning chase debut but may still have potential.
9th	1 9th (1) (16/1 -33%) Nothin To Ask	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Nothin To Ask 16/1, Perfect start over fences last term, scoring over C&D in October and followed up at Doncaster a month later. Fell when last seen back here in April, but his record when fresh augurs well and he's one to consider. 2-5 over fences last season (one win over C&D) and could still have more to offer.
10th	4 10th (4) (17/2 +0%) Ballybegg	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(4) Ballybegg 17/2, Bit of a mixed bag last season, winner of a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in February and didn't do much wrong when hitting the crossbar back there on latest start during the spring. However, he was pulled up both previous starts over fences back in 2021. Looked good when winning over hurdles in February but this 8yo is very inconsistent.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (4/1 -14%) Hymac	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Hymac 4/1, Second to subsequent winners under Rules both starts in Irish points before landing a bumper at Newton Abbot in March 2022. Placed both starts switched to hurdles last season and he could be on a good mark for this chase/handicap debut. Went close second in maiden hurdle here in December; big player on chase/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

THE KING OF RYHOPE wasn't quite at his best when weakening into third at Kempton in March, but Dan Skelton's gelding would hold leading claims if reproducing the performance that saw him make the frame in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Haydock. A mark of 129 looks workable on that evidence and he appeals as just the type to excel now tackling fences. Ex-pointer Hymac isn't taken lightly and may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Nocte Volatus and Ballybegg.

Low-mileage 7-y-o HYMAC showed plenty when placed both starts over hurdles last season and there's a strong chance that he will be seen in a better light now switched to fences. He is taken to make a winning debut in this sphere off what may turn out to be a handy opening mark. Georges Saint tackles fences for the first time on these shores (dual chase winner in France) and he is feared most, while The King of Ryhope is another who may improve now sent chasing and Nocte Volatus also has claims.

Tom Lacey's NOCTE VOLATUS bumped into a smart rival in prime form when second over C&D 17 days ago and has edged down to a good mark.

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:22 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (16/1 -78%) Ebony Maw	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Ebony Maw 16/1, Won over 13f at Ayr (heavy) this month. Shaped as if still in form when a well-held third over 1¾m here 10 days ago. Remains to be seen whether this even longer trip plays to his strengths though. Comes here in form and effective on heavy ground; first run over 2m; can be involved.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +33%) Tarbat Ness	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(7) Tarbat Ness 10/3, Came good at Ffos Las in September and ran very well for second over C&D (soft) 4 weeks ago, pulling clear of the rest. Merits respect. Reliable stayer at his level and conditions won't bother him; in the thick of it once more.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +30%) Tigerten	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Tigerten 7/2, Course winner. Fourth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Bath (17., heavy) 13 days ago. Unable to justify market support at Bath last time but on dangerous mark & ground no issue.
4	2 4th (2) (2/1 +33%) Cold Henry	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Cold Henry 2/1, C&D winner, including this race last year. Has largely performed with credit in defeat this season and can make a bold bid to win this race again. Two C&D wins last year, including this race; has run well in defeat this year; shortlisted.
5th	8 5th (8) (150/1 -127%) Alanine	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Alanine 150/1, No impact in 3 handicaps and a further 5 lb fall in his mark isn't enough to tempt. Struggled in handicaps thus far; new trip/ground not enough to tempt.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -159%) Oh So Chic	22 22/1(-159%)	(10) Oh So Chic 22/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. 9/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (1¾m, good to firm) 54 days ago. these to falter. Has form over C&D on soft (unraced on heavy); each-way shout.
7th	9 7th (9) (12/1 +25%) Sugarpiehoneybunch	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Sugarpiehoneybunch 12/1, Course winner. Never involved when a well-held fifth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at this course (1¾m, heavy) 10 days ago. Ran poorly over 1m6f here ten days ago and comes here with too much to prove.
8th	11 8th (11) (80/1 -142%) My Strong Man	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) My Strong Man 80/1, Modest maiden hurdler who achieved only poor form in this sphere at the start of his career. Would need to see market support to consider. Modest maiden hurdler but was in form when last seen in March; betting instructive.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/1 +31%) Heatherdown Hero	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Heatherdown Hero 11/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) 18 days ago. Promise on soft (unraced on heavy) and in fair form; should have a big run in him.
10th	3 10th (3) (14/1 -180%) Beggarman	14 14/1(-180%)	(3) Beggarman 14/1, Creditable placed efforts on 4 of his last 5 starts and should be in the shake-up again. Yet to win on turf but comes here in good form and this is weaker than he's used to.
11th	6 11th (6) (14/1 +0%) Gold Ring	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Gold Ring 14/1, Course winner who had Tarbat Ness ½ length behind him in second when scoring over 2m at Redcar (soft) in April. Not seen since but he's capable of going well fresh. Course winner; last seen making all at Redcar (2m; soft) in April; chance if near that.

LTO Selection:

Cold Henry won this contest off a mark of 53 last year, but he hasn't won in seven races since and has to race off 7lb higher now. He could still go well, but preference is for SUGARPIEHONEYBUNCH, a heavy ground winner over a mile and a half, who appears to be well worth another try at this trip in a fairly weak contest. Ebony Maw tries a new distance here and should go well, though top-weight could prove an anchor to his chances of winning.

COLD HENRY gets the nod to land this race for the second year running. Tarbat Ness arrives in good form and is second choice ahead of Gold Ring.

Last year's winner Cold Henry can go well but TIGERTEN is tentatively preferred off his lowly mark.

15:22 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:37 Curragh Handicap 10f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (11/1 +8%) Kermiya	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Kermiya 11/1, Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap (10/3) at Listowel (12f, soft) 40 days ago. Slightly unlucky when 2nd in a 1m4f Galway handicap; Listowel run might have come too soon.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 +10%) Stormy Jenn	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Stormy Jenn 18/1, Bit below form 6 lengths sixth of 18 to Magic Charm in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f, soft) 38 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Back up in trip. Some decent runs in defeat mixing hurdles and Flat this year; considered.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 -25%) Bridge Of Dawn	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Bridge Of Dawn 10/1, Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Solid efforts in defeat lately but has raced keenly and will have to settle better.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -50%) Team Of Firsts	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Team Of Firsts 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy, 9/1) 16 days ago. Chance on old form. Two wins for Ger Lyons in 2021 came on heavy; not at that level now mixing with hurdles.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 +10%) New Hill	18 18/1(+10%)	(1) New Hill 18/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Some decent runs in defeat this year; beaten 6l at Leopardstown last time and more needed.
7th	20 7th (20) (22/1 -10%) Snowhaven	22 22/1(-10%)	(20) Snowhaven 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Bellewstown (12.1f, heavy) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Was 2nd in a 1m1f Tipperary handicap but too keen with blinkers over 1m4f at Bellewstown.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +30%) Inchiquin Maid	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Inchiquin Maid 14/1, Good fourth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Close 4th at Gowran last week over 1m4f; might find this trip a bit short but a player.
9th	4 9th (4) (25/1 -56%) Douglas Dc	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Douglas Dc 25/1, Seventh of 8 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good, 16/1) on debut over fences 64 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Looks competitive on form. Hurdle winner is a maiden in six Flat starts but some decent runs, including at this track.
10th	17 10th (17) (10/1 +0%) Giselles Defence	10 10/1(+0%)	(17) Giselles Defence 10/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Was 4th over C&D last time in similar conditions; should run well down 1lb.
11th	8 11th (8) (20/1 -43%) Fashion Flair	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Fashion Flair 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Listowel (8f, soft) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Beaten 6l in a Listowel maiden last month; should have improved from that and be a player.
12th	15 12th (15) (33/1 -106%) Slamadoor	33 33/1(-106%)	(15) Slamadoor 33/1, Latest win at Gowran in August. Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Won a Gowran handicap in August but was way below that level next time; ground a question.
13th	14 13th (14) (16/1 -60%) Patrick Street	16 16/1(-60%)	(14) Patrick Street 16/1, Latest win at Navan in October. Good second of 16 in handicap (5/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Probably found 7f too short last time and could do better at this trip.
14th	11 14th (11) (6/1 +14%) La Dame Blanche	6 6/1(+14%)	(11) La Dame Blanche 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 7/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Stable having good spell. Leading contender. Was 2nd off this mark at Naas last time; hood worn then is retained and handles ground.
15th	21 15th (21) (13/2 +68%) Speckled Meadow	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(21) Speckled Meadow 13/2, 17/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 9 days ago, hampered. Enters calculations if getting a run. RESERVE Fourth at Leopardstown last time over this trip; a player if building upon that; reserve.
16th	16 16th (16) (14/1 +0%) Evening's Empire	14 14/1(+0%)	(16) Evening's Empire 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to firm, 10/3) 53 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Others more persuasive. Some decent runs in defeat this year; a lesser effort last time but possibilities.
17th	13 17th (13) (28/1 -100%) Magic Charm	28 28/1(-100%)	(13) Magic Charm 28/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 7/1) 15 days ago, running on. Has work to do. His second win came over 1m at this track last month; more needed off this mark.
18th	19 18th (19) (33/1 +0%) Catwalk Couture	33 33/1(+0%)	(19) Catwalk Couture 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Beaten 18l at Gowran last time; will need more even dropped into handicap company.
19th	12 19th (12) (28/1 -12%) Awqaat	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) Awqaat 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 10/1) 15 days ago. Beaten nearly 5l at Gowran last week and has to find more off the same mark.
6	6 \|DQ\| (6) (7/2 +30%) Alfalfa	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Alfalfa 7/2, Winner at Thurles in October. Good third of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy, 7/4) 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. Trainer going well. Should continue to give a good account. Won over 1m4f and solid 3rd over approx 1m2f; same mark today and should run well.

LTO Selection:

This is a wide-open contest and only a tentative vote goes to STORMY JENN, who has slipped to a fair mark and was noted staying on well over an inadequate 1m here last month. She should appreciate the extra yardage, but so will handicap debutant Catwalk Couture and the in-form Patrick Street. Bridge Of Dawn and La Dame Blanche arrive on the back of encouraging second-placed finishes and they are also respected.

Michael Mulvany has his team in form so LA DAME BLANCHE gets the nod to build on her back-to-form second at Naas earlier in the month. Alfalfa was narrowly behind the selection at Naas and is second choice ahead of Bridge of Dawn and Patrick Street.

An unexposed sort with just three maiden runs, FASHION FLAIR might be able to improve enough from her comeback to land this.

15:37 Curragh Handicap 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 +33%) Madaket	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Madaket 6/1, Showed a bit in 3 qualifying runs over 2m last winter and possible improve now handicapping over a longer trip on his return. Displayed promise on three 2m novice/maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +0%) Immortal Fame	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Immortal Fame 8/1, Creditable 6¼ lengths third of 13 to Bert Wilson in C&D handicap when last seen in March. Likely to be on the premises if resuming in similar form. Posted good effort when third over C&D in March and resumes on a 1lb lower mark.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -75%) Gaye Legacy	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Gaye Legacy 7/1, Fair form when placed in novice hurdles over 2m last season. Longer trip promises to suit now handicapping on her return to action. Placed in two 2m novice races towards end of last season; this longer trip ought to suit.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 +20%) The Scorpion King	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) The Scorpion King 16/1, Last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft, 10/1). Off 8 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Struggled on handicap debut in March; tongue-tie now added; others look safer.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/2 +42%) Duke Of Moravia	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(11) Duke Of Moravia 7/2, Went close sole start between the flags and reached the frame on all 4 hurdle starts last season. Lightly-raced profile provides hope he could go on to better things this season. Made the frame on all four hurdling starts; needs to find something extra here; a possible.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 -122%) Lelant	20 20/1(-122%)	(4) Lelant 20/1, Still rough around the edges but showed more than on his hurdling debut when running on for second in Ffos Las maiden in March, the longer trip suiting. Failed to continue his theme of run-to-run progression there final start but retains potential now handicapping on return. Kept on for second in Ffos Las maiden when upped to 2m4f in March; handicap debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +72%) Hatos	5 5/1(+72%)	(8) Hatos 5/1, Made a winning start over hurdles here in January 2022 but has been rather underwhelming since, including in handicap hurdles when last seen in the spring. A 6-month break needs to have revived. Still has fairly low mileage but not much went to plan over fences or hurdles last season.
8th	10 8th (10) (13/2 +19%) King Of Lombardy	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(10) King Of Lombardy 13/2, Showed some potential on hurdling debut when runner-up in a 17f Exeter novice last November. Failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts last season, including a handicap, but still early days and perhaps a breathing operation will help him to get back on track on reappearance. Went the wrong way after last season's promising hurdle debut; wind op may have helped.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 -50%) Groom De Cotte	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Groom De Cotte 18/1, Below form when last seen in the spring but returns on a workable mark judged on his efforts last winter. 0-9 over hurdles; on a good mark not but was out of form when last seen in the spring.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (8/1 -60%) Mammies Boy	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Mammies Boy 8/1, Promise in maiden/novice hurdles to start 2023 and appeals as one who can go on to better things in handicaps over longer trips this season. Interesting runner, particularly if backed. Placed in two races won by useful novices in January; up in trip for handicap debut.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (14/1 -87%) Bert Wilson	14 14/1(-87%)	(12) Bert Wilson 14/1, Reacted well to a visor last season, winning at Plumpton and over C&D. Below-form fourth here on final start. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for 6 months. Two wins in a visor in early part of this year; needs to kick on again today.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -150%) Loukarak	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Loukarak 125/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but didn't show a great deal in 2 handicap hurdles in Britain in the spring. A watching brief is advised back from 5 months off. Ex-French maiden who was soundly beaten on first two starts for Tim Vaughan in the spring.

LTO Selection:

MAMMIES BOY wasn't devoid of promise in his three novice/maiden hurdle appearances last campaign and strikes as the sort who could unlock some potential now upped in distance on his handicap/seasonal bow. Gaye Legacy posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Warwick in the spring, and her opening mark of 104 looks more than fair. She could give the selection most to think about, with Immortal Fame another to consider.

MAMMIES BOY should have more to offer in handicaps this season and gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. If a wind operation helps King of Lombardy to recapture the form he showed when second on his hurdle debut he could pose the chief threat. Lelant and Madaket are others who may go on to better things now handicapping.

Stoutly bred mare GAYE LEGACY (nap) was placed in two 2m novice hurdles last season and can improve over this longer trip.

15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:52 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (7/2 +22%) Tiriac	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Tiriac 7/2, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Shouldn't be far away, but looks vulnerable for win purposes. Well suited by slow ground and back in form of late; work to do with Momaer on latest run.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +0%) Harry's Halo	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) Harry's Halo 8/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft, 6/1) 15 days ago. Down 2 lb and will be a threat here with conditions to suit if responding well to the first-time headgear. Heavy-ground win as a 2yo; 2nd twice in July; behind Momaer at Windsor latest; now hooded.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +40%) Music Society	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(4) Music Society 9/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Third of 5 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 5/1) 10 days ago, merely closing up late. Lurking on an attractive mark and couldn't rule out. Won this race last year off 7lb higher; 0-14 this season but retains ability; yard run two.
9	9 (9) (9/1 -6%) Selby's Pride	9 9/1(-6%)	(9) Selby's Pride 9/1, Good second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Leicester (6f, good) 21 days ago. Deserves to get her head back in front and likely to do just that sooner rather than later. One for the shortlist. Down in weights and placed on last 3 runs; should give her running under these conditions.
11	11 (11) (9/1 +55%) Russco	9 9/1(+55%)	(11) Russco 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap (8/1) at this course (7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Now tried in blinkers and likely to find one or two too good. Not got going for new yard this year; another change of headgear today; carries risk.
1	1 (1) (11/2 +0%) Momaer	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Momaer 11/2, Latest win at Leicester in July. 6/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once more. Two wins this year and recorded career best when 2nd at Windsor latest; still more to come.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +8%) Tyger Bay	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Tyger Bay 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, below form third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 13 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Should be well treated but remote in third on AW last time and untried on heavy.
8	8 (8) (15/2 +6%) Hour By Hour	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Hour By Hour 15/2, Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. Latest Ayr run better than the result and dropping back to 6f a plus; good draw; contender.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -100%) Thankuappreciate	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Thankuappreciate 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, below form third of 8 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, heavy) 31 days ago, never nearer. Modest strike rate (1-15), but he's certainly not without hope. Yet to sparkle for this yard but on a dangerous mark and returning to 6f a plus.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -157%) Glendown	18 18/1(-157%)	(6) Glendown 18/1, Three wins from 11 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy, 16/1) 11 days ago, but this is more demanding up 4 lb. Won two of his last three, both 6f handicaps, in good style; should remain competitive.
10	10 (10) (20/1 -25%) Foreseeable Future	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Foreseeable Future 20/1, Four wins from 15 runs this year, the latest at Musselburgh in August. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft, 4/1) 15 days ago. Enters calculations. Four sprint wins this year; below par last time and this looks warmer; untried on heavy.

LTO Selection:

SELBY'S PRIDE looked set to gain a first success of the season but for being headed in the dying strides at Leicester recently and compensation could await off only 1lb higher here. Momaer looked back to her best when a close-up second at Windsor earlier in the month and the four-year-old may offer the most resistance to the selection, ahead of last-time-out winner Glendown, who has a career-high mark to overcome.

If perked up by the fitting of a hood, HARRY'S HALO could be the answer to this competitive-looking contest with conditions right up his street. Tyger Bay has slipped to an attractive mark and could prove most troublesome, though top-weight Momaer is greatly respected and Selby's Pride has been knocking on the door. Thankuappreciate is another who could be involved in the finish.

Momaer and Glendown are high on the list but HOUR BY HOUR shaped nicely at Ayr last time and can benefit from the drop to 6f.

15:52 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:07 Curragh Handicap 14f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (4/1 +50%) Whatcouldhavebeen	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Whatcouldhavebeen 4/1, 6/1, bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap at this course (12f, soft) 24 days ago, left with lot to do. Return to further rates a plus. Smart hurdler should have improved from her comeback Flat run over 1m4f here; big player.
16	16 (16) (5/1 +77%) Make Good	5 5/1(+77%)	(16) Make Good 5/1, Below form 12¼ lengths seventh of 13 to Nostra Casa in handicap at Thurles (16f, soft, 5/1) 26 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that run under his belt but he hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons. Grade 2 hurdle winner in 2020 but only two Flat runs since; can improve from comeback run.
15	15 (15) (7/2 +13%) Ellaat	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(15) Ellaat 7/2, 4/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago, driven out. That may not prove his limit for this yard and interesting back up in trip. Back on track when winning on heavy at Gowran last week; a player off 6lb higher.
13	13 (13) (11/1 +21%) Rain	11 11/1(+21%)	(13) Rain 11/1, Good third of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy, 14/1) 13 days ago, ridden from 2f out and staying on. Needs to back that up now. Won in France last year and some decent efforts in defeat here; can go well.
14	14 (14) (11/1 +45%) Paradise Lost	11 11/1(+45%)	(14) Paradise Lost 11/1, 8/1, good 2½ lengths fifth of 16 to Ellaat in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration. Solid return to the Flat behind Ellaat at Gowran last time and can be involved.
12	12 (12) (12/1 -50%) Firm Belief	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Firm Belief 12/1, 16/1, career best when winning 20-runner handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 13 days ago by 2½ lengths from Folly Beach, keeping on well. Worth considering in follow-up bid despite 10 lb hike in the weights. Won well at Navan over this trip; got a 10lb hike for that but has hit form, so respected.
18	18 (18) (14/1 +30%) Master Dunraven	14 14/1(+30%)	(18) Master Dunraven 14/1, Well-beaten eleventh of 13 to Nostra Casa in handicap at Thurles (16f, soft, 10/1) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Some decent efforts in defeat but has to bounce back from a poor Thurles run.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -42%) Nostra Casa	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(1) Nostra Casa 17/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (5/1) at Thurles (16f, soft) 26 days ago, responding well. Not yet fully exposed as a stayer and he's worth considering again. Won at Thurles over 2m last time, with two solid efforts in between; up 8lb but go close.
21	21 (21) (18/1 +28%) Ricky Bobby	18 18/1(+28%)	(21) Ricky Bobby 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 4¾ lengths sixth of 16 to Ellaat in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy, 33/1) 15 days ago, suited by way race developed. Reserve 1. Hurdle winner was beaten 5l by Ellaat at Gowran last time; longer trip a help; reserve.
7	7 (7) (20/1 +0%) Plains Indian	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Plains Indian 20/1, Useful jumps winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12f, soft) 24 days ago, outpaced 3f out and making late headway. Step up in trip a plus on that evidence. Has run respectably a few times on the Flat this year, including over 1m4f here last time.
5	5 (5) (22/1 -57%) Killeemore Lad	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Killeemore Lad 22/1, Creditable 5 lengths third of 13 to Nostra Casa in handicap (25/1) at Thurles (16f, soft) 26 days ago, finishing with running left. Not out of things on the back of that. Was 5l behind Nostra Casa at Thurles last time; is 6lb better off with that rival today.
20	20 (20) (22/1 +0%) Dubai Clover	22 22/1(+0%)	(20) Dubai Clover 22/1, Below form sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy, 11/1) 5 days ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Looks competitive on form. Engaged 4.00 Galway Monday. Dual-purpose maiden has been running well enough but needs to find more.
19	19 (19) (22/1 +21%) Rodney Bay	22 22/1(+21%)	(19) Rodney Bay 22/1, 9/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 24 days ago. Largely consistent in this sphere and not underestimated from this sort of mark. Close 3rd at Galway before disappointing at Down Royal; decent hurdle run since.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -194%) Beautiful Chaos	25 25/1(-194%)	(3) Beautiful Chaos 25/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap at this course (12f, soft, 11/2) 24 days ago, the run best excused with her rider losing iron early. Had been knocking on the door previously and no surprise to see her thereabouts. Forgiven a poor run here last time when the jockey's stirrup leathers broke; be involved.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -230%) Penny Jar	33 33/1(-230%)	(11) Penny Jar 33/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Thrice-raced maiden on Flat, third of 5 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Switch to handicaps rates a plus now and interesting what the market makes of him upped in trip with Colin Keane an eye-catching booking. Triple hurdle winner last year has run respectably in three Flat maidens this term.
4	4 (4) (40/1 -100%) Yamalia Star	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Yamalia Star 40/1, Last of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Just denied over over 1m3f at Killarney; questions after was tailed-off at Naas since.
9	9 (9) (50/1 -25%) Three Comets	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Three Comets 50/1, 80/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 90 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Won over 2m at Thurles last year off 1lb lower but hasn't repeated that form since.
6	6 (6) (66/1 -450%) Peddler's Lane	66 66/1(-450%)	(6) Peddler's Lane 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourteenth of 20 in maiden at this course (12f, soft) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Of interest if market support on handicap debut with blinkers added.
10	10 (10) (80/1 -142%) Red Secret	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Red Secret 80/1, Dual AW winner for Ed Dunlop earlier in career but absent since finishing well beaten over hurdles at Fairyhouse for present stable 21 months ago. Can only be watched here. Dual AW winner was unplaced in three maiden hurdles when last seen; can only be watched.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -275%) Play The Game	150 150/1(-275%)	(8) Play The Game 150/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap chase (16/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 64 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat run. Has had just two starts this year and was poor over fences last time; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

Runner-up in Grade 1 company over hurdles last season, WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN is a talented sort to be switched to the level and she is entitled to improve from her recent return here over shorter. The five-year-old triumphed on heavy ground at Galway this time last year and she is preferred to the progressive Nostra Casa and Beautiful Chaos, who has been narrowly denied on two of her last three outings. Others to note include Ellaat and Rain.

ELLAAT confirmed the promise of his previous run over hurdles when opening his account for present connections at Gowran (11.8f) 2 weeks ago, well suited by the emphasis on stamina. He's fancied to go well again back up in trip, with Nostra Casa and Beautiful Chaos others to consider. Firm Belief and Killeemore Lad complete the shortlist.

Smart hurdler WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN could take this with improvement likely from her comeback run here last time.

16:07 Curragh Handicap 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (7/2 +30%) Loom Large	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(10) Loom Large 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Good second of 11 in handicap (9/4) at this course (8f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Respected. First and second here lately; off the same mark as last time and unlikely to be far away.
12	12 (12) (7/1 -17%) Blue Yonder	7 7/1(-17%)	(12) Blue Yonder 7/1, Very good second of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt. Dual winner in May and just beaten at Wolverhampton last time; races off the same mark.
11	11 (11) (9/2 +25%) Governor Of India	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(11) Governor Of India 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 103 days/gelded. Makes handicap debut. Could do better for top yard. Well held on turf, but sire has a good record here; respected on handicap/AW debut.
3	3 (3) (10/3 -11%) Elshaameq	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Elshaameq 10/3, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (5/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago. Can go well again. 2lb higher than when off the mark at Chelmsford last time; has run well here; major player.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -25%) Highwaygrey	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Highwaygrey 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 24 days ago, very slowly away. Threatening to come good again but not one for maximum faith. Has won just one of his last 34 starts and 0-5 on the AW; others more convincing.
4	4 (4) (15/2 +6%) Broctune Red	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Broctune Red 15/2, 7-time course winner. 6/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 11 days ago. Seven-time winner here and returns to his favourite venue off a fair mark.
7	7 (7) (17/2 +29%) Bustaam	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(7) Bustaam 17/2, Fifth of 9 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could do better, but needs to off this mark. Pedigree suggests he should appreciate the longer trip on handicap/AW debut.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -50%) Le Rouge Chinois	18 18/1(-50%)	(6) Le Rouge Chinois 18/1, Fairly useful form in Sweden, successful in May. First run for yard after leaving Nina Lindberg Lensvik. Interesting to see any market move for shrewd new stable. 1m dirt winner in Sweden; market informative on stable debut after 132 days off.
5	5 (5) (25/1 +0%) Busby	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Busby 25/1, 16/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 24 days ago, slowly away. Back off his last winning mark but has been rather in and out; others more solid.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -100%) Lunacy	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Lunacy 40/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. Tenth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Ayr (10f, heavy) 19 days ago, slowly away. Makes tapeta debut. Bit of a mixed bag lately; makes his Tapeta debut but not quite sure what to expect.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -60%) Sagauteur	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Sagauteur 40/1, C&D winner. 22/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, heavy) 41 days ago. Chance on old form. C&D winner and 12lb below last winning mark, but recent efforts make him hard to fancy.
1	1 (1) (80/1 -142%) Sense Of Worth	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Sense Of Worth 80/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Four efforts for this yard since returning in August leave plenty to be desired.

LTO Selection:

Four-year-olds have won four of the five runnings of this race and they may add to that tally here. Elshaameq could prove popular after winning at Chelmsford when getting up late and he can go well, yet LOOM LARGE is preferred. A C&D winner on his penultimate start, the gelding was then dropped back to a mile where he was beaten a head off this mark, but the added two furlongs again may be all he needs to get back to winning ways. Blue Yonder may prove best of the three-year-olds.

ELSHAAMEQ was well on top at the finish when opening his account recently at Chelmsford and he can follow up. 3-y-os Governor of India and Blue Yonder are interesting, while market support for Mick Appleby's new recruit Le Rouge Chinois would need following.

The vote goes to ELSHAAMEQ (nap) who got off the mark at Chelmsford last time. He is just 2lb higher and remains unexposed for a 4yo.

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:16 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/4 +0%) Captain Bellamy	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(6) Captain Bellamy 5/4, Very easy winner of sole start in Irish points in April. Has since joined a top stable which has won this bumper 3 times since 2018. Easy winner of his point and his new yard has an eyecatching record in this bumper.
13	13 (13) (6/1 +45%) Walk In The Hills	6 6/1(+45%)	(13) Walk In The Hills 6/1, €120,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Invitation Only. Dam 15f hurdle winner in France. Would need considering if the betting vibes are positive. 120,000euros 3yo; makes debut for a yard going well and one that wins bumpers.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +82%) Light Dragoon	6 6/1(+82%)	(3) Light Dragoon 6/1, 7,000 gns Golden Horn gelding. Half-brother to 1½m-13.5f winner Lomao in France. Dam 9f-1½m winner in France. Yard no stranger to bumper success so worth noting in the market. Never raced for the Gosdens and was sold on for 7,000gns at the sales in August 2021.
12	12 (12) (8/1 +20%) Tripoli Flyer	8 8/1(+20%)	(12) Tripoli Flyer 8/1, €85,000 Getaway gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Anyharminasking. Stable gets lots of bumper winners. One for the shortlist. 85,000euros 3yo; brother to point and useful 1m7f/2m1f hurdle winner Anyharminasking.
10	10 (10) (12/1 -9%) Kap Ouest	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Kap Ouest 12/1, Kapgarde gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner in France Saint Rajh and fair French hurdler Saintjarh. One to note in the betting for a stable with a 17-89 record in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Brother to Italian 2m1f hurdle/2m3f chase winner Kapjahr; market needs checking.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +25%) Dartmoor Pirate	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Dartmoor Pirate 12/1, Offered something to work on when seventh in a valuable bumper at Newbury on his debut in March. May do better. Seventh of 19 in a valuable Newbury bumper in March, showing plenty of promise.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -71%) Jungle Wood	12 12/1(-71%)	(9) Jungle Wood 12/1, €50,000 Cokoriko gelding. Half-brother to 2¼m chase winner Ho La Voila. Represents a leading stable with a very good bumper strike-rate. 50,000euros 3yo; second foal; half-brother to French 2m2f chase winner Ho La Voila.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Itseemslikeit	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Itseemslikeit 16/1, €42,000 Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Choice of Words. Dam (c109/h83) 2m-2½m chase winner. Trainer’s bumper newcomers command respect. Close up when beaten favourite in his sole Irish point in March; less testing ground here.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -108%) Albie Littlewood	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Albie Littlewood 25/1, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler Roksana and bumper winner/useful hurdler Robin Roe. Dam (c104/h104) bumper/3m chase winner. Makes obvious appeal on paper for leading yard. Half-brother to the stable's smart hurdler Roksana; respected newcomer.
2	2 (2) (25/1 +24%) How And Ever	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) How And Ever 25/1, Bought for £17,000 after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points (April 16). Betting should guide to expectations on Rules debut with a tongue tie fitted. Changed hands for £17,000 after being second best in a 3m Irish point in April.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -32%) Saint Vic	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Saint Vic 33/1, €52,000 Kamsin gelding. Dam hurdle/chase winner up to 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler (2¼m/19f winner) Rosy de Cyborg. Another likely type on paper. 52,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam French 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner.
16	16 (16) (40/1 -186%) Troubleisontheway	40 40/1(-186%)	(16) Troubleisontheway 40/1, €90,000 Walk In The Park filly. Closely related to a winner, and half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Vegas Blue and fairly useful hurdler Rathhill. Wears hood. 90,000euros 3yo; seventh foal; closely related to bumper/2m5f hurdle winner Josie Abbing.
1	1 (1) (50/1 +24%) Gentleman	50 50/1(+24%)	(1) Gentleman 50/1, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fair French hurdler Golden Slippers. Dam 9f winner in Germany. 43,000euros yearling; related to winners on the Flat and over jumps.
14	14 (14) (100/1 -52%) Come On Nia	100 100/1(-52%)	(14) Come On Nia 100/1, Telescope filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Eyes Right, stayed 2¾m. Likely outsider on debut. From a good jumping family so bred to have a future; stable has bumper winners.
15	15 (15) (100/1 -25%) Olivia Kate	100 100/1(-25%)	(15) Olivia Kate 100/1, Black Sam Bellamy filly. Dam (c115/h108), 2½m-23f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Silver Kate. Third foal; dam bumper and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -88%) Azolo	150 150/1(-88%)	(5) Azolo 150/1, €2,000 Petillo gelding. Dam, 17f/19f chase winner in France, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France (2m-2¼m winner) Kofi. A watching brief is advised on debut. Runner-up in an ordinary 2m4f British point and probably up against it here.

LTO Selection:

Dartmoor Pirate is the only one of these with bumper experience, but there is a fair chance that he will come up short against several interesting newcomers. CAPTAIN BELLAMY bolted up on his sole start between the flags at Dromahane and Paul Nicholls' four-year-old may possess enough speed to land his first success under Rules. Albie Littlewood, a half-brother to the stable's Cheltenham Festival winner Roksana, warrants respect on his introduction and he is worth a market check, alongside Walk In The Hills and Tripoli Flyer.

This has the look of a good bumper. Paul Nicholls has a strong record in the race so CAPTAIN BELLAMY, who hacked up in an Irish point in the spring, is the suggestion before any betting clues are known. Jungle Wood, Tripoli Flyer, Albie Littlewood and Walk In The Hills are other likely types on paper.

Paul Nicholls has won this bumper three times in five years and the eyes are drawn to CAPTAIN BELLAMY after his impressive point win.

16:16 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:24 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (6/1 -9%) John Kirkup	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) John Kirkup 6/1, 11/2, won 11-runner handicap at Redcar (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. Remains on a good mark up 4 lb. Should make his presence felt. Got up late to win at Redcar 11 days ago (5f, heavy); conditions fine; each-way claims.
7	7 (7) (6/1 +20%) Langholm	6 6/1(+20%)	(7) Langholm 6/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft, 4/1) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Boasts a good record here and he's a live candidate. Course regular; 0-12 this year but conditions fine & he's down in the weights; contender.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +0%) Kitbag	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) Kitbag 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft, 8/1) 13 days ago. Others make more appeal. Encouraging return from break 13 days ago; unexposed on slow ground; stall 1 not ideal?.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -75%) Eldeyaar	7 7/1(-75%)	(4) Eldeyaar 7/1, Won 7-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 11/4) 38 days ago. This 5 lb higher mark demands more, but he's on a roll and has to be respected in his hat-trick bid. Two wins last month, including C&D; still on fair mark but has to prove himself on heavy.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +20%) Mr Trevor	8 8/1(+20%)	(10) Mr Trevor 8/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good, 10/3) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly. Exploited drop in weights at Hamilton last month (form solid); still on good mark; chance.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +40%) Two Summers	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(8) Two Summers 9/2, C&D winner. 5/2, nineteenth of 20 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good). Off 164 days and this filly will probably find one or two too good once again. Won division of this race last year; had good form this spring; off since poor run in May.
3	3 (3) (10/1 +0%) Highjacked	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Highjacked 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (6f) 35 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up. On good mark and has run well over C&D; good record on soft, less so on heavy.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -67%) Redrosezorro	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Redrosezorro 10/1, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 7/2) 49 days ago. Others more persuasive from a win point of view. Conditions to suit but he hasn't been at his best since a C&D win in May; others stronger.
1	1 (1) (14/1 -65%) Object	14 14/1(-65%)	(1) Object 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 7/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) 13 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark. Back to form of late and latest 5f second came on heavy; return to easy 6f a plus; chance.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +36%) Round The Island	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Round The Island 16/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Others preferred. Veteran who's been hit and miss in 2023; recent efforts don't suggest he's ready to strike.

LTO Selection:

Eldeyaar has proved a different proposition since adopting more positive tactics, as seen in last month's victories at Ripon and at this venue. However, a 5lb rise for his latest triumph over C&D may leave him vulnerable, with JOHN KIRKUP making slighty more appeal. The David Thompson-trained inmate displaying a willing attitude when getting up to win over 5f at Redcar recently and a return to 6f should hold no fears. Highjacked and Mr Trevor are others to note.

It's probably best to draw a line through LANGHOLM's latest performance at Musselburgh and he gets the nod. The selection finished 2 lengths adrift of Eldeyaar on his penultimate start over this C&D and now meets that hat-trick seeking rival on 7 lb better terms. Highjacked put in a good shift when third at Newcastle last time and he also needs considering, along with Mr Trevor.

Kitbag is interesting on slow turf but the form of MR TREVOR's Hamilton win offers hope he is still ahead of the handicapper.

16:24 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (6/1 +8%) Arantes Nascimento	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Arantes Nascimento 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/4, second of 8 in maiden at this C&D 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut and could do better. Clear of the rest when chasing home a decent horse over C&D; handicap debut.
4	4 (4) (7/2 +13%) I'm Spartacus	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) I'm Spartacus 7/2, Career best when winning 12-runner nursery (13/2) at this course (6f) 18 days ago, suited by way race developed. 2-2 here and can figure again if staying the new trip. Did well to come from off the pace over 6f here last time as the gallop was ordinary.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +20%) Never Sell	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Never Sell 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 96 days/gelded. Makes handicap/AW debut. Must improve. Gelded during his absence and market should be helpful ahead of nursery debut.
5	5 (5) (8/1 -60%) Novello Lad	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Novello Lad 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in nursery at Doncaster (6f, good to soft, 66/1) 46 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ronald Thompson. Stays 7f and well worth a look for new yard on AW debut. Not progressed from debut but has changed yards and yet could turn things around.
7	7 (7) (9/4 +65%) Enpassant	2.25 9/4(+65%)	(7) Enpassant 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable ¾-length third of 12 to Master Franca in nursery (8/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 26 days ago, missing break. Makes tapeta debut. Looking handicapped about right but not dismissed lightly.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +0%) Master Franca	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(3) Master Franca 11/2, 40/1, career best when winning 12-runner nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) 26 days ago, driven out. Makes tapeta debut. Could go well again. Showed a willing attitude to edge home on his first AW start in a nursery at Lingfield.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -71%) Vintage Love	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Vintage Love 12/1, Very good second of 13 in nursery (7/2) at Leicester (7f, good) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. 0-6 but consistent and only just missed out on her return to 7f off 3lb lower at Leicester.
1	1 (1) (33/1 -371%) Ribble Radiant	33 33/1(-371%)	(1) Ribble Radiant 33/1, Won 9-runner maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut in June. Off 4 months, third of 7 at Catterick (7f, soft, 2/1) 27 days ago. Makes handicap/AW debut and she could do better. Debut winner but below par last time; retains potential ahead of nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

Ribble Radiant returned from a break with a solid third at Catterick when weakening late on over this trip and can go well for a stable in form, but he may have to give way to ENPASSANT on this occasion. James Fanshawe has his horses in great form of late, and the Starspangledbanner gelding was beaten less than a length last time out at Lingfield despite a slow start. Only upped 1lb for that, he seems to be improving and appears to have every chance, leaving I'm Spartacus to follow them home.

Cases can be made for most but NOVELLO LAD ran well when last seen and could make a winning start for his new yard. I'm Spartacus is 2-2 at Newcastle and can feature if staying the new trip. Ribble Radiant and Vintage Love also feature on the shortlist.

Quite an open nursery. I'M SPARTACUS seems to run this track particularly well and was good value for his latest win.

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/1 +44%) Monks Dream	5 5/1(+44%)	(6) Monks Dream 5/1, 150/1, tenth of 15 at York (6f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago. This is easier. Well held on York debut but bred for the AW and stable's 2yos usually need their first run.
1	1 (1) (7/4 -17%) Bellasio	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(1) Bellasio 7/4, €10,000 yearling, Belardo colt. Dam unraced out of sister to 2000 Guineas winner Dawn Approach. Second of 8 in maiden at this course (7.1f, 11/2) on debut 35 days ago. Entitled to progress and one to consider in a thin maiden. Second on debut over 7f here; dropping in trip no bad thing and respected.
4	4 (4) (9/4 -80%) Gundogan	2.25 9/4(-80%)	(4) Gundogan 9/4, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 13 at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 10/3) 20 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Hood on 1st time. Could get back on track switched to AW. Disappointing on second start after promising debut; half-brother to an AW winner; hood on.
8	8 (8) (11/1 +21%) Bumblebee Bullet	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Bumblebee Bullet 11/1, Fifteenth of 17 in maiden (33/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 31 days ago, little promise. This is easier. Well beaten on her Newmarket debut, but is a half-sister to two Tapeta winners.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +8%) Buzz Box	12 12/1(+8%)	(2) Buzz Box 12/1, Well held in 2 sprint maidens for David Griffiths during the summer. Likely best watched now starting out for Bryan Smart/on AW. Well held in two starts on turf; bred to handle AW but improvement needed on stable debut.
5	5 (5) (16/1 +43%) Maveric's Magic	16 16/1(+43%)	(5) Maveric's Magic 16/1, Foaled April 19. £16,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 5.5f winner Drag Lift. Dam, 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Unsinkable. Trainer not known for getting too many winning newcomers. Best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +76%) Our Neil	16 16/1(+76%)	(10) Our Neil 16/1, Once-raced filly. Eleventh of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Beverley (5f, heavy) on debut 41 days ago. Well held on her Beverley debut last month; needs to leave that effort well behind.
3	3 (3) (40/1 +39%) Compra Borracho	40 40/1(+39%)	(3) Compra Borracho 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 7 in minor event at this course (5f, 150/1) 18 days ago. Well held in two starts on Tapeta; may have more options in nurseries after this.
9	9 (9) (40/1 +39%) Groove Inn	40 40/1(+39%)	(9) Groove Inn 40/1, Foaled April 23. Coach House filly. Half-sister to 9.5f winner Rock Island Line. Dam 7f winner. Stable has the occasional 2yo winner first time out so worth a market check.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -52%) Askim	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Askim 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good) 31 days ago. Slightly better effort on her second start; half-sister to a C&D winner for the stable.
11	11 (11) (50/1 +24%) Queen Roslyn	50 50/1(+24%)	(11) Queen Roslyn 50/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 15 at York (6f, heavy, 100/1) on debut 18 days ago, missing break. Beaten a long way on her York debut; bred to need much further.

LTO Selection:

With the Tim Easterby string in fine fettle, the once-raced Monks Dream could improve here, though he needs to take a big step up from his debut to take a hand. Bumblebee Bullet ran green on her Newmarket debut and should be a different proposition here, and she may prove the biggest danger to BELLASIO. Second here on his only start over a furlong further, even a repeat of that may be enough to win in this company.

BELLASIO found only another promising newcomer too good first time up here 5 weeks ago and could be the way to go with improvement likely. He's preferred to Gundogan, who can bounce back switched to AW having run well on debut at Redcar. Monks Dream may last longer than he did at York.

This can go to BELLASIO who finished runner-up on his debut here last month. Dropping a furlong looks to be in his favour.

17:15 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/1 -67%) Pink Parfait	5 5/1(-67%)	(6) Pink Parfait 5/1, Promising sort. Course winner. 9/4, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) in March, effort over 1f out and running on late. Worth a look on return with step up to 1m expected to suit. Only had five starts and has proved herself on Tapeta; gone well fresh before; shortlisted.
10	10 (10) (7/2 +22%) Urban Road	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(10) Urban Road 7/2, C&D winner. 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (2/1) 25 days ago. Visor back on. Can give a good account again. Last two wins have come over C&D and should again go well in the returning visor (2-4).
9	9 (9) (10/1 +44%) My Honey B	10 10/1(+44%)	(9) My Honey B 10/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Nottingham in August. Last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 22 days ago, always behind. Drop back down in class rates a plus here and worth noting she remains unexposed on AW. Completed a hat-trick on turf this summer; 1-2 on Tapeta and of some interest back on AW.
12	12 (12) (11/1 +0%) Pearly Star	11 11/1(+0%)	(12) Pearly Star 11/1, Winner at Chester in June. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Others more persuasive. Second off this mark two starts ago and has run with credit on Tapeta; not without a shout.
5	5 (5) (11/4 +39%) Cusack	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(5) Cusack 11/4, 4-time course winner. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 11 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Four course wins including a narrow success last time; a player if they go quick enough.
4	4 (4) (13/2 +7%) Vindobala	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Vindobala 13/2, 4-time course winner but not for the first time she blotted her copybook by refusing to race at Musselburgh (7f) in July. 11/4, not seen to best effect when fourth of 11 in 7f handicap here 6 weeks ago, staying on having been very slowly away. Comes with risks attached. Won this race last year and 2lb below last winning mark; risky but capable.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -75%) Rocket Rod	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Rocket Rod 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in June. Eleventh of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Thirsk (7f, soft) 43 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has good chance on pick of form. Back off last winning mark; completed a hat-trick here last year, but poor the last twice.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -29%) Rise Hall	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Rise Hall 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 80/1, best effort for present yard when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago. Task is to build on that now. Once a smart handicapper, but has shown nothing since returning from 26 months off in May.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -10%) Floral Splendour	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Floral Splendour 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 73 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine. Modest in last four starts and needs a change of stable to help bring about a resurgence.
8	8 (8) (22/1 +12%) Hostelry	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Hostelry 22/1, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Carlisle in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 17/2) 19 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely type to bounce back. Won twice on turf last month but disappointing back on AW last time; something to prove.
11	11 (11) (25/1 +24%) Captain Corelli	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Captain Corelli 25/1, Tasted success twice last term but struggled to make an impact all 3 starts so far this campaign, latterly when ninth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (1m) in August (following a wind op). Needs to get back on track returning from another break. Has shown nothing in a light campaign since returning in May; best watched.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -122%) Sandret	40 40/1(-122%)	(1) Sandret 40/1, C&D winner who shaped as if back in form without being seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) in June, running on late. Good pace to aim at will help and he's operating from last winning mark. Back off last winning mark, but may need this on return from another absence.

LTO Selection:

CUSACK found the drop in class to his liking when recently regaining the winning thread over C&D and a 1lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to thwart the five-year-old from completing a double. The returning Pink Parfait is a potential improver now upped to a mile and Grant Tuer's filly isn't taken lightly. She may give the selection most to ponder, ahead of the in-form Urban Road.

PINK PARFAIT arrives on the back of an 8-month absence but she again shaped well, not least with a view to stepping up to this trip when third over 7f here back in March and it could just be worth siding with Grant Tuer's filly given she's less exposed than most she meets here. In-form pair Cusack and Urban Road head up the dangers, with Rocket Rod also worth keeping an eye on from his easing mark.

The vote goes to URBAN ROAD who has gained his last two successes over C&D, while the returning visor may be another positive.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (4/1 -45%) Annalee Lass	4 4/1(-45%)	(6) Annalee Lass 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in May. Not disgraced when third of 8 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, soft) in July, plugging on. Not discounted returned to AW. C&D winner returning from three months off but a major player if ready to go.
9	9 (9) (5/1 +50%) My Boy Teddy	5 5/1(+50%)	(9) My Boy Teddy 5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good to soft, 40/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Irish import who has been well beaten in all eight starts; hard to fancy.
7	7 (7) (8/1 +0%) Storminghull	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Storminghull 8/1, Maiden who was best excused the run when seventh of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) in August, short of room inside final 1f. Has since switched yards again and he's still relatively unexposed compared to most here. Out of the frame in all seven starts and enough to prove.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +25%) Antagonize	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Antagonize 9/2, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, weakening from 2f out having pulled hard. Not taken lightly with assessor having relinquished his grip a little more. Losing run up to 19, but ran well over C&D last month and had excuses last time.
1	1 (1) (9/2 -29%) Iconique	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Iconique 9/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. 15/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 21 days ago, weakening gradually final 1f. Hood/tongue tie now reached for and interesting connections opt for this marked drop in trip. Down in grade, but 1-26 and has never raced over a trip this short; new headgear.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +14%) Prince Hector	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Prince Hector 12/1, First run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when eighth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago, possibly needing the run on the back of 10 months off. Cheekpieces back on and he may be sharper now. 7lb lower than when runner-up over C&D a year ago, but now 0-18; others preferred.
11	11 (11) (13/2 +19%) Ledger	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(11) Ledger 13/2, Maiden who showed fair form at his best in handful of starts as a juvenile in Ireland. Recent exploits in handicaps have been underwhelming but he starts out for new yard from much-reduced mark and interesting if the market spoke in his favour. Tongue tied. One piece of fair form, but not matched it since; stable debut in first-time tongue-tie.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -45%) Top Gun Tina	16 16/1(-45%)	(5) Top Gun Tina 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 22/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not built on her third here on her second start; needs to turn things around.
8	8 (8) (28/1 -40%) Skedaddled	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Skedaddled 28/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) 29 days ago, barely adequate test. Cheekpieces back on. Has run the odd creditable race, but 0-22 and dropping to this trip made no difference.
12	12 (12) (40/1 -82%) Crown Bridges	40 40/1(-82%)	(12) Crown Bridges 40/1, Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good, 25/1) 62 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others preferred on balance. Has made the frame three times, but 0-10 and latest efforts not amongst his best.
10	10 (10) (200/1 -400%) Blue Jay Way	200 200/1(-400%)	(10) Blue Jay Way 200/1, 125/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 10 in minor event at Catterick (6f, heavy) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Beaten a total of three rivals in seven starts; related to AW winners on the dam's side.

LTO Selection:

ANNALEE LASS probably wasn't best suited by the soft ground when finishing third at Leicester in late-July and Peter Niven's filly makes plenty of appeal now reverting to the all-weather. The daughter of Gutaifan could take some stopping if replicating her penultimate second at Wolverhampton earlier that month and she may get the better of Antagonize. The seven-year-old is best excused his latest disappointing over C&D after hitting his head on the stalls. Iconique is also worth a second look.

A decidedly trappy handicap with a chance taken on ICONIQUE. Not at her best on her latest outing at Southwell (21.1f) 3 weeks ago, it's interesting connections opt for the marked drop back in trip here and the booking of Oisin Murphy very much catches the eye. Analee Lass and Antagonize are a couple of others to consider.

C&D winner ANNALEE LASS looks the one to beat if ready to go after three months off.

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

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/2 -11%) Copper Mountain	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(4) Copper Mountain 5/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 8 over C&D 25 days ago. One to consider. Came within a neck of ending her losing run over C&D last time; still on a fair mark.
10	10 (10) (6/1 -9%) Two Rivers	6 6/1(-9%)	(10) Two Rivers 6/1, Unreliable type. 33/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at Ayr (1m, heavy) 19 days ago. 0-13, but has shown glimpses of ability; frame material on those efforts.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +61%) Revoquable	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(5) Revoquable 7/2, Latest win at Beverley in July. 6/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 33 days ago. Has become well handicapped, but ran poorly in one previous visit here.
2	2 (2) (10/1 +0%) Keeponbelieving	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Keeponbelieving 10/1, 25/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Ayr (1m, heavy) 19 days ago but it's of some interest that Oisin Murphy takes the ride. Blinkers on first time. Third off 8 lb higher earlier in the season. 0-8, but twice ran with credit here in the spring; blinkers on.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +49%) Calleveryoneuknow	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(6) Calleveryoneuknow 10/3, Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 8/1) 4 days ago. Capable of figuring if coping with the quick turnaround. 0-11, but ran well when third at Lingfield recently; possibilities off the same mark.
1	1 (1) (17/2 +6%) Billy McGarry	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(1) Billy McGarry 17/2, 5/2 and cheekpieces on first time, first run since leaving David Griffiths when fifth of 7 in classified event at Beverley (8.5f, heavy) 41 days ago. Feasibly treated if bouncing back to form. Disappointing favourite on stable debut last time; interesting to see if backers return.
7	7 (7) (22/1 +0%) Foshan	22 22/1(+0%)	(7) Foshan 22/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.5, 40/1) 18 days ago, met some trouble. Significantly down in trip. Others are more obvious. Has shown little in two starts for this yard since returning from 466 days off last month.
8	8 (8) (25/1 +0%) Bawaader	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Bawaader 25/1, Two AW wins over this trip in January but well held on both starts for current yard. Won a couple of 0-50 classified events at the start of the year, but precious little since.
12	12 (12) (40/1 -60%) Indian Outlaw	40 40/1(-60%)	(12) Indian Outlaw 40/1, 14/1 and blinkered first time, well-held fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (7f, soft) 44 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. 0-12, but ran with credit at Dundalk for previous stable; worth keeping an eye on.
9	9 (9) (50/1 -25%) Mr Coco Bean	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Mr Coco Bean 50/1, Thirty one runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, last of 10 over C&D when last seen in July. Probably best to look elsewhere again. Engaged 7.00 here Has made the frame on several occasions here, but losing run up to 31.
11	11 (11) (100/1 -300%) Rubellite	100 100/1(-300%)	(11) Rubellite 100/1, Poor form. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (1m, good to firm, 5/1) in June. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Modest form for William Haggas; watch market on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

COPPER MOUNTAIN posted her best effort of the season when a close-up second over C&D earlier this month and a 2lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to prevent the Sir Percy filly from getting her head in front here. Billy McGarry was unable to justify favouritism on his fifth-placed effort in a classified stakes contest at Beverley last month, but better is expected now reverting to Tapeta. Calleveryoneuknow and Revoquable enter calculations too.

ROYAL PROSPECT shaped as if still in good form (travelled well) when seventh here last time and might be capable of getting his head back in front now. Recent C&D runner-up Copper Mountain is second choice ahead of Keeponbelieving, who is capable of playing a prominent role if reacting well to first-time blinkers.

The vote goes to triple course winner ROYAL PROSPECT who only found one too good over C&D on his penultimate start.

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

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (7/1 +0%) Crown Board	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Crown Board 7/1, 180,000 gns Lope De Vega gelding. Dam, useful French 9.5f-2m winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1½m winner Nice To See You, from family of Last Tycoon. Interesting to see what the betting makes of this newcomer. 180,000gns yearling; likely type on pedigree; yard 6-24 here; worth market check.
1	1 (1) (7/4 -17%) Dolce Courage	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(1) Dolce Courage 7/4, Promising type. 4/1 and tongue strap on, won 11-runner novice at Southwell (7f) on debut 21 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Should have more to offer for his top stable 160,000gns yearling; highly promising 7f debut at Southwell when leading near line.
5	5 (5) (8/15 +36%) Leadman	0.533333 8/15(+36%)	(5) Leadman 8/15, Kingman colt who showed plenty of promise when runner-up in 7f maidens at Newmarket and Newbury last summer. It's taken a long time to get him back to the track but he's still the one to beat. Classy juvenile form at 7f; looks sure to stay 1m but has been off since last August.
11	11 (11) (50/1 -52%) Very Classy	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Very Classy 50/1, Muhaarar filly. Betting should help guide to expectations with this one. Trip looks about right on pedigree but likely to need this debut experience.
4	4 (4) (80/1 -186%) Delta Legend	80 80/1(-186%)	(4) Delta Legend 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/1, first run since leaving William Haggas when fourth of 5 in novice at Ripon (1½m, soft) 31 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Modest form at 1m2f (AW) and 1m4f (turf) for both yards; handicaps more likely.
3	3 (3) (80/1 -60%) Darkzideofthemoon	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Darkzideofthemoon 80/1, 66/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 66/1) on debut 34 days ago. 66-1, made low-key start when remote 6th in 7f Redcar maiden last month.
7	7 (7) (125/1 -150%) Nashid	125 125/1(-150%)	(7) Nashid 125/1, Siyouni gelding who was sold for 3,000 gns earlier in the year. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 7f winner Hadaatha out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hathrah. Out of 1m2f Polytrack winner; nice enough pedigree but this looks a tough debut.
6	6 (6) (200/1 -203%) Muddy Marvellous	200 200/1(-203%)	(6) Muddy Marvellous 200/1, Koropick gelding. Dam 5f/6f winner. Likely outsider on debut. Out of winning Fibresand sprinter; not sure to want 1m on pedigree; likely best watched.
9	9 (9) (200/1 -279%) Miss Motivator	200 200/1(-279%)	(9) Miss Motivator 200/1, Motivator filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f winner Fettuccine and winner abroad by Sommerabend. Dam Italian winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Bred to have a future but probably best to look elsewhere this time. Several winning siblings but enough speed in pedigree to hesitate over 1m on debut.
10	10 (10) (200/1 -150%) Pleasure Vampire	200 200/1(-150%)	(10) Pleasure Vampire 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in novice at Redcar (1m, heavy) 11 days ago. Big prices and no impact in either start so far, at about 7f and 1m.
8	8 (8) (250/1 -279%) Eternal Sunshine	250 250/1(-279%)	(8) Eternal Sunshine 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in seller at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft, 150/1) 15 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Moderate form at 5f and 1m4f; handicaps surely her best option after this.

LTO Selection:

Leadman ran well on both starts as a juvenile with second places at Newmarket and Newbury, but the form hasn't worked out that well, and he is having his first start in over a year following a gelding operation. Andrew Balding's charge is entitled to be in the mix, but DOLCE COURAGE should have a fitness advantage. The winner of his only start at Southwell earlier this month by a short-head, he can only improve for that experience and may be able to give weight away all round. Crown Board is an interesting newcomer who may challenge for the places.

LEADMAN ran to a good level when runner-up on both starts last summer and can overcome his long absence and make it third time lucky under Oisin Murphy. Southwell debut winner Dolce Courage is the obvious threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomer Crown Board.

Leadman is the one to beat on form but he has an absence to overcome and DOLCE COURAGE may be able to give the weight away.

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

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
12	12 (12) (5/1 -25%) Water Of Leith	5 5/1(-25%)	(12) Water Of Leith 5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 10 days ago. Will be a threat if on-song. C&D win one year ago off 15lb higher; 0-11 this year but retains ability; not ruled out.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +8%) Asadjumeirah	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) Asadjumeirah 6/1, C&D winner. Twenty-nine runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 32 days ago, not clear run. Couldn't rule out. Conditions to suit but he's on a losing run and his yard have been quiet; others safer.
11	11 (11) (7/1 -17%) Bella Kopella	7 7/1(-17%)	(11) Bella Kopella 7/1, Course winner. Latest win at Beverley in July. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (9/1) here (5f) 25 days ago. Can make her presence felt. Two course wins over 7f; 5f turf winner; promising run in a race that's working out latest.
10	10 (10) (10/3 +33%) Carlton And Co	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(10) Carlton And Co 10/3, Winner here in August. 5/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap back here (7.1f) 32 days ago and he's a live each-way player off the same mark. 7f winner here in August; mixed since and needs the return to 6f to spark something extra.
3	3 (3) (11/5 +66%) Snash	2.2 11/5(+66%)	(3) Snash 11/5, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Has slipped to a dangerous mark. On a lowly mark but hopes rest on today's drop in class perking him up; 2-3 on AW.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -14%) Thaki	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Thaki 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in August. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 60 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Conditions to suit and he's won twice on turf for his new yard; not at best the last twice.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -67%) Misty Blues	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Misty Blues 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this course (7.1f) 32 days ago. Would have a serious chance off this reduced mark if able to reproduce something akin to her 2-y-o form. Yard also saddles Snash. Useful 2yo but it's been a real struggle this year; accessories left off today; risky.
9	9 (9) (25/1 -14%) Ignac Lamar	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Ignac Lamar 25/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Rod Millman when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival, but he has enough to prove at present. Yard also represented by Water of Leith. Two 6f wins on Tapeta for Rod Millman; tailed off on heavy (7f) on recent stable debut.
5	5 (5) (28/1 -133%) Athollblair Boy	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Athollblair Boy 28/1, Seven-time C&D winner. 11/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm). Off 150 days and Bella Kopella appears to be the stable first-string. Three C&D wins last winter; likely to come on for this first outing in five months.
6	6 (6) (33/1 -106%) Daytona Lady	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Daytona Lady 33/1, 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 112 days ahead of this first run for yard after leaving John Ryan. Has work to do. Two AW wins for other yards; sold for 3,500gns in July; risks attached on stable debut.
8	8 (8) (66/1 -313%) Astapor	66 66/1(-313%)	(8) Astapor 66/1, Four wins from 12 runs this year, the latest at Pontefract in July. 17/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 71 days ago. 0-6 on the AW and others are more persuasive on balance. Four 5f wins this year but disappointing the last twice; something to prove on AW.
7	7 (7) (66/1 -100%) Invested	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Invested 66/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in May. Last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago. Readily passed over. No show in two runs for this yard (7f) but on a reduced mark; check betting.

LTO Selection:

Athollblair Boy is a standing dish here with nine wins here dating back to 2017, but he is now 10 and he may have to settle for a place for now. Snash continues to slip down the handicap and drops in class after a ninth at Doncaster, but the narrowest vote goes to BELLA KOPELLA. Fifth but beaten less than two lengths here over shorter, she races off 2lb lower now and as a three-year-old, there may be improvement to come.

The Tim Easterby-trained duo SNASH and Misty Blues have both slipped to very dangerous marks and it would be no surprise were one of them to pop up here. The latter has the most to prove on the back of a tame all-weather debut here last month, whereas Snash is 2-3 on synthetics (and 2-2 here), which tilts the scales firmly in his favour. Bella Kopella wasn't beaten far off a 2 lb higher mark here last time and is third choice ahead of Asadjumeirah, Carlton And Co and Water of Leith.

The form of the race in which BELLA KOPELLA finished fifth here last time has worked out well and she can gain a third course win.

19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2/1 +15%) Sydney Bay	2 2/1(+15%)	(2) Sydney Bay 2/1, First run since leaving Ann Duffield when winning an 11-runner C&D handicap (3/1) 14 days ago, by head from Kasino. Remains on a good mark nudged up just 2 lb and he's a big player. Hampered early but just prevailed over C&D on debut for new yard; still well treated.
11	11 (11) (8/1 +68%) Fighting Chance	8 8/1(+68%)	(11) Fighting Chance 8/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. ½-length third of 12 to Eyes in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Engaged 7.30 here Monday. First sign of ability when close 3rd over C&D this month; down to run here last night.
4	4 (4) (9/1 -227%) Blackcurrent	9 9/1(-227%)	(4) Blackcurrent 9/1, Six-time course winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this course (5f) 32 days ago. Solid each-way chance. Useful AW strike-rate; five course wins, the latest over C&D in September; solid chance.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +25%) Lupset Flossy Pop	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Lupset Flossy Pop 9/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 18 days ago. Enters calculations. C&D winner off 13lb higher last autumn; not clear run latest but looked in fair form.
6	6 (6) (10/3 +92%) Churchill Bay	3.333333 10/3(+92%)	(6) Churchill Bay 10/3, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 50 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Maiden; big weights chance on C&D form in March but not in the same form since.
5	5 (5) (12/1 +14%) Brother Dave	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Brother Dave 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, but will need to improve upon that if he's to play a leading role in this contest. Promising handicap debut over C&D after a break; scope for improvement; can be involved.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +13%) Flavius Titus	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Flavius Titus 14/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/3) 7 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Sole AW win in 2017; often spoils chance with slow starts; first run here for 2 years.
10	10 (10) (14/1 -56%) Tathmeen	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Tathmeen 14/1, Seven-time course winner. 3 wins from 23 runs this year. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago. Still, others make more appeal on this occasion. Seven course wins, most recently in February; not at full strength in recent AW starts.
12	12 (12) (16/1 -45%) Kasino	16 16/1(-45%)	(12) Kasino 16/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent head second of 11 to Sydney Bay in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. C&D winner as 2yo; taken a while to find form in 2023; close 2nd to Sydney Bay latest.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +0%) Cuban Rock	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Cuban Rock 16/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Last of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft, 7/1) 15 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Hood back on. Others preferred. Has form from 5f-1m; 0-2 on AW but seems to handle Tapeta; needs best form to figure.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -82%) Mai Alward	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) Mai Alward 40/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft, 14/1) 43 days ago. Readily passed over. Dropped down weights; good 7f run here in August; not looked one to side with since.

LTO Selection:

Blackcurrent brings consistency to the table after four top three finishes since August, but they have not gone unnoticed and he races off his highest mark since March. He can still go close in this line-up but may struggle to give 5lb to KASINO. Only beaten a head here in a similar race earlier this month when caught close home, he races off 1lb more which may be pretty generous. Eyes has more to do off her new mark, but is another who could get involved where it matters.

SYDNEY BAY and Kasino were the first two home in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago and a repeat could be on the cards. The former was making his debut for Geoffrey Harker on the back of a four-month break and is taken to again emerge on top having been raised just 2 lb. Blackcurrent has been in good form of late and is likely to be on the premises once more, while Eyes, who scored on the same card here as the selection two weeks ago, is also shortlisted.

Blackcurrent and Brother Dave are respected but SYDNEY BAY overcame some trouble to win over C&D and is taken to follow up.

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

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