1 Saturday 25th October 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 25th October 2025

There were 45 Races on Saturday 25th October 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Newbury, 7 races at Cheltenham, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 25th October 2025

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

12:50 Newbury (Class 5) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 +44%) Alpine Stroll	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Alpine Stroll 9/1, Scored by 7l off 59 at Bath on his penultimate start; made too much use of when ninth, beaten 7 1/4l off 65 last time. Effective from 12-16f, acts on any surface but now best with cut; drop in trip may help. Acts on soft; won well at Bath but well below form off this 7lb higher mark 13 days later.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 -14%) Nivelle's Magic	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) Nivelle's Magic 8/1, Too keen but ran to form when beaten 2l off 65 at Kempton last time. Off a short break; effective over 12f, acts on soft, good to soft and all-weather; another good run likely. 6yo who's never been better; just one race on soft (none on heavy) but won it, in 2023.
3	7 3rd (7) (66/1 -100%) Seeking Charles	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Seeking Charles 66/1, Never competitive from off the pace when down the field in a handicap at Kempton last time. Had been in good form prior; effective at 12f and acts on heavy ground; return to testing conditions needs to help. 0-5; tailed off at 40-1 on recent AW debut for new yard after 387 days off.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Expressionless	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Expressionless 4/1, Ran to form when back up in trip to win a staying handicap by 3/4l off 68 over 1m6f at Nottingham last time. Effective from 10-14f, acts on any ground and possibly better on fast going; still fairly treated. Last to first at Nottingham latest; won twice on soft in 2023, bit more to prove on heavy.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -177%) Zambezi Magic	18 18/1(-177%)	(5) Zambezi Magic 18/1, Scored by 16l off 58 over 10f at Ffos Las on his penultimate start; below form when back on all-weather, getting behind early and finishing seventh, beaten 5l off 62 last time. Effective at 10f, acts on heavy and good to firm; return to soft turf should suit. Excels at Ffos Las on heavy; record elsewhere, over this far and revised mark are problems.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +63%) Prince Rasam	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Prince Rasam 6/1, Below form after a sluggish start when beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap over 11f at Yarmouth last time. Effective at 10f, acts on good to soft and all-weather; needs to bounce back. Second at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) two runs back but others have more pressing claims.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -40%) Damascus Steel	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Damascus Steel 28/1, Didn't stay when back up in trip, well beaten in a handicap over 1m6f at Southwell last time. Off a short break; effective at 12f, acts on heavy, good to firm and all-weather; needs to bounce back on stable debut. Beaten a neck on AW in June but tailed off in two of three runs since; has left Ed Dunlop.
8th	3 8th (3) (18/5 +35%) Made All	3.6 18/5(+35%)	(3) Made All 18/5, Scored by 1/2l off 61 at Thirsk in August, then ran to form back on better ground when third, beaten 5l off 70 last time. Trainer in form; suited by 12f, acts on soft, good to firm and all-weather; consistent sort who can go well. Having a good season; stays 1m4f; acts on soft; a telling late bid may well be forthcoming.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Roland Garros	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Roland Garros 20/1, Weakened late on debut over hurdles when comfortably held in a 2m maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Previously in good form; wears tongue-tie for the first time. Effective from 10-12f, acts on good ground and all-weather; should appreciate returning to the Flat. 0-8; competitive in two handicaps last month; heavy defeat on hurdling debut since.
10th	11 10th (11) (10/3 +39%) Letmebetheboss	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(11) Letmebetheboss 10/3, Ran to form and suited by the drop in trip when landing a handicap by 3/4l off 64 over 1m6f at Haydock last time. Effective from 14-16f, acts on soft and all-weather; in solid form and can be competitive. Acts on soft; just 2lb higher than last time and when he's won he's done it in some style.
11th	2 11th (2) (11/1 -120%) Dr Waksman	11 11/1(-120%)	(2) Dr Waksman 11/1, Well backed and ran to form when beaten a neck off 68 over 11f at Kempton last time. Usually held up and returning from a break; effective at 10/11f, acts on good ground and all-weather; testing conditions a concern. Closest in July (1m3f, AW) last time; the booking of Simon Walker catches the eye.
12th	14 12th (14) (25/1 -150%) Beggarman	25 25/1(-150%)	(14) Beggarman 25/1, Back to form on better ground when beaten 3l off 61 over 2m at Goodwood last time. Effective from 14-16f, acts on all but heavy, goes well at Chelmsford and Ffos Las; testing ground could be a concern. Has a poor record on heavy, including penultimate start, which clouds his each-way claims.

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EXPRESSIONLESS hit the front a couple of furlongs out when he came through to win over 1m6f at Nottingham 23 days ago and is an appealing option bidding to follow up off just 2lb higher. Cutting back in trip shouldn't be an issue and another bold bid looks assured if he handles the forecast slower ground. Recent Haydock winner Letmebetheboss has a similar profile and also warrants close inspection. Made All and Dr Waksman are other attractive propositions.

The runners to concentrate on may be LETMEBETHEBOSS, Made All (second choice), Nivelle's Magic and Expressionless.

12:50 Newbury (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Cheltenham (Class 3) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (10/1 +9%) Zurich	10 10/1(+9%)	(7) Zurich 10/1, Won a handicap by a nose off 118 over 2m1f at Killarney last time needing every yard; effective at 2m with cut and may get slightly further; likely to progress over fences for this top yard. Kept on well over 2m1f at Killarney and today's longer trip could prompt further progress.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 -25%) Crest Of Fortune	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) Crest Of Fortune 15/2, Improved again when stepped up in trip, finishing a 2 1/2l third in the Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree on his latest run; open to marked improvement now chasing with stiff track a positive down in trip 3rd in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree in April; reappears with trainer among the winners.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 -100%) Double Powerful	14 14/1(-100%)	(2) Double Powerful 14/1, Made mistakes but ran to form when suited by the step-up in trip, beaten 1 1/2l off a mark of 131 over 3m1f at Aintree last time; usually held up; hugely progressive hurdler shot up weights last term has a bit to find on chase debut. 3rd in competitive h'cap h'dle at Aintree in April when last seen; could have part to play.
4	12 4th (12) (25/1 -178%) Major Fortune	25 25/1(-178%)	(12) Major Fortune 25/1, Lacked a clear run and flattened out when stepped up in trip but returned to form, finishing 9 1/2l third in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Plumpton most recently; may ideally prefer some give underfoot and vulnerable to less exposed rival Mixed fortunes on his four chase starts but in top hands and not discounted on return.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +50%) Blenkinsop	14 14/1(+50%)	(9) Blenkinsop 14/1, Below form up in grade when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; open to marked improvement but needs it off stiff enough mark for chase debut. Showed in March that he retains considerable ability but others have more pressing claims.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/2 +39%) Darcy's Friend	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(10) Darcy's Friend 11/2, Travelled well but was out-battled late when stepped up in trip on a quick return, late errors costly when second beaten 2 1/2l in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Killarney latest; effective 2-3m; progressive type over hurdles and fences; should be thereabouts Form went to new level on recent chase debut at Killarney and he could have a big shout.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 -450%) True Testimony	66 66/1(-450%)	(6) True Testimony 66/1, Yard won this last year; needed the run when 26l third in a beginners' chase over 2m2f at Sligo most recently; tongue-tie first time; effective at around 2 1/2m and acts with cut; step back up in trip a plus but unreliable May have needed the run on stable debut; close second in April and not ruled out.
8th	14 8th (14) (33/1 -175%) Scorsese	33 33/1(-175%)	(14) Scorsese 33/1, Keen but form franked, improved when stepped up in trip under a positive ride to land a handicap by 14l off 100 at Perth last time; has a bit to find and probably stable second string on chase debut Things clicked over hurdles in spring; this point winner could improve further now chasing.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 -14%) Rightsotom	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Rightsotom 16/1, Returned to form after a wind operation, just tiring late up the hill when 6 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle here last time; second run since the procedure; yard's horses tend to improve for fences and not out of it. Third in handicap hurdle here in April when last seen and not discounted on chase debut.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (4/1 +56%) Newton Tornado	4 4/1(+56%)	(11) Newton Tornado 4/1, Ran to form appreciating a stiff test at the trip when winning a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las by 3 1/4l last time; effective over 2 1/2–3m; consistent, can race lazily but likely has more to come over fences for yard which does well with staying chasers. Point winner who is open to improvement now switched to fences on handicap/seasonal debut.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (16/5 +71%) Kdeux Saint Fray	3.2 16/5(+71%)	(8) Kdeux Saint Fray 16/5, Improved again when dropped in grade, pulling clear with the winner when second beaten 3l in a novice hurdle over 2m3f at Chepstow last time; looks on lenient opening mark; point win suggests more to come in this sphere; big player Connections waste little time in sending this 5yo point winner over fences; a possible.
10th	5 10th (5) (25/1 -79%) West Away	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) West Away 25/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form down in grade when second, beaten a length in a beginners' chase at Wexford latest; cheekpieces first time; off a short break; has experience edge but bit to find on these terms. Jumping issues have been costly but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -27%) Inox Allen	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Inox Allen 14/1, Improved from his debut when landing a handicap by 11l off 119 at Perth last time; trainer in form and should show further improvement but needs to up in grade Bolted up in first-time visor at Perth in April & could have more to offer in the headgear.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (15/2 +46%) Springs A Girl	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(13) Springs A Girl 15/2, Had too much to do but finished strongly over an inadequate trip on chase debut, needed the run when beaten a length off 109 over 2m1f at Worcester last time; should improve significantly for the experience upped from 2m. Chase debut effort bodes very well for future over fences, especially now back up in trip.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

CREST OF FORTUNE proved to be very consistent over hurdles, with his best run coming on his final start when third in the Sefton at Aintree, and the five-year-old appeals as the type to progress now sent chasing. Double Powerful completed a six-timer over the smaller obstacles here last November and continued to improve with a string of placed efforts in competitive handicaps. Newton Tornado is another with solid credentials on his first attempt over fences, while West Away and Zurich are respected most of the Irish challenge.

Having stayed on strongly for second over an inadequate 2m on her chase debut at Worcester, SPRINGS A GIRL can go one better now at 2m4f

13:10 Cheltenham (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Newbury (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/1 -80%) Lebron Power	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Lebron Power 9/1, Landed a handicap by 3/4l off 83 over 5f at Sandown on her penultimate start but was below form and never a threat from off the pace when beaten in the Listed Harry Rosebery Stakes last time. Top course trainer; drop in grade a help. Two wins this year, including on soft; could bounce back from poor run latest.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +54%) Better And Better	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(4) Better And Better 11/4, Scored by a length off 80 at Haydock in August and was a bit below best when fourth, beaten 3l off 83, on his latest run. Effective at 5/6f and acts on good to soft and good to firm ground; drop in trip likely to help. Largely consistent and only 1lb above the mark he defied at Haydock in August.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -29%) Gorey Gold	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Gorey Gold 9/1, Ran to form despite a troubled passage when beaten 2l off 81 at Kempton last time. Suited by 6f and acts on a sound surface; has a chance if handling the ground. Maiden win in June; best run since when fourth on AW latest; ground an unknown.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -45%) Proof	4 4/1(-45%)	(6) Proof 4/1, Improved for testing ground when landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off 68 over 5f at Ffos Las last time. Effective at 5-6f and acts on any ground; conditions in his favour but his new mark demands more. Easy win in mud at Ffos Las four weeks ago; should go well again.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 +62%) Jan Steen	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(2) Jan Steen 5/2, Produced best work late when down in trip having been gelded, finishing 3 1/2l behind off 85 over 5f at Chester last time. Trainer in form; step back up in trip should help, though ground may be a concern. Late headway for third over 5f latest suggests this return to 6f should suit.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 -167%) Kesta	8 8/1(-167%)	(3) Kesta 8/1, Ran to form after travelling best, landing a 2yo nursery handicap by 3/4l off 79 at Nottingham last time. Effective at 5/6f and acts on good to soft and good to firm ground; admirably consistent. Made it 3-11 when landing 6f Nottingham nursery 23 days ago; should go well again.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 -10%) Saniyaat's Star	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Saniyaat's Star 11/1, Bit below best when not quite getting home, finishing 3 1/4l third in a seller over 7f at Musselburgh last time. Effective at 6/7f and acts on good to soft and good ground; drop in trip should be a plus. Reached frame over 7f on last three starts but the latest was in a seller.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Proof relished heavy ground when successfully reverted to the minimum distance at Ffos Last most recently. The son of Zoustar turned that race into a procession and should be a key player if stepping back up to 6f doesn't detract from his finishing kick here. Nevertheless, he was well held by the third-placed BETTER AND BETTER when he finished last in a four-runner event over this trip at Ascot in July and Adrian Keatley's youngster looks good value to uphold that form. Nottingham winner Kesta completes the shortlist.

The likeable Kesta should give it another good shot but preference is for PROOF (nap), who sluiced on up on heavy last time.

13:25 Newbury (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Doncaster (Class 2) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 +0%) Smart Vision	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Smart Vision 12/1, Ran to form when scoring by 2l off 81 at Leicester last time; enjoys making the running; effective from 5-7f and acts on any ground; in very good form though faces a much tougher mark now. Comes here in peak form but he's up in class and lumbered with a career-high mark.
2	12 2nd (12) (11/1 +8%) Duran	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Duran 11/1, Below form when fourth beaten 5l in a Haydock handicap latest; suited by 5f and effective at 6f; acts on any ground but form has dipped slightly. Effective over C&D and handles soft (unraced on heavy); needs to raise his game.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 +32%) Solar Aclaim	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) Solar Aclaim 15/2, Didn't quite see it out after a fast pace on soft ground when beaten 5l in a 6f handicap at Ayr last time; effective at 5/6f and likes soft ground; handicapper may have caught up. The softer the better for him and not handicapped out of things judged on his Yarmouth win.
4	13 4th (13) (7/2 +61%) Trilby	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(13) Trilby 7/2, Ran to form beaten a length off 77 at Haydock last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, acts on any, but better with some give; mark competitive. Mudlark who ran a fine race at Haydock eight days ago; obvious chance with a repeat.
5th	10 5th (10) (18/1 +28%) Francisco's Piece	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Francisco's Piece 18/1, Wanted further when beaten 8l in a 5f handicap at York last time; suited by 6f and acts on any going but prefers it really testing; not shown same level in 2025. Smart 2yo; struggled in hot races in 2025 but down in weights and should relish the ground.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 -175%) Woolhampton	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Woolhampton 33/1, Produced a better effort in the Listed Rous Stakes last time; suited by 5f and likely to appreciate plenty of give and a stiff test now; needs a pace collapse off a fairly tough mark. As good as ever with Sandown/Ascot wins in 2025; may be better on stiffer finish than this.
7th	11 7th (11) (7/2 +42%) Jer Batt	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(11) Jer Batt 7/2, Bit below best back on sound surface beaten 4l off 88 at Haydock last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 5f, acts on G but suited by cut; on a competitive mark. Close 2nd in this race off 4lb higher in 2024; running well in defeat of late; shortlisted.
8th	3 8th (3) (12/1 +14%) Blue Storm	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Blue Storm 12/1, Didn't stay when finishing down the field in a 6f handicap at York last time; suited by 5f and acts on any ground; should perform better now dropped in trip. Not matched 3yo form in light 2025 campaign; down in weights but not a solid option.
9th	8 9th (8) (14/1 -115%) Lexington Blitz	14 14/1(-115%)	(8) Lexington Blitz 14/1, Returned to best form when landing the Catterick Dash Handicap by 2l off 83 at Catterick last time; suited by 5f on good ground or quicker; arrives in excellent form. Impressed at Catterick last week but on good ground; this will be a very different test.
10th	5 10th (5) (9/2 -13%) Rosario	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Rosario 9/2, Ran to form in a stiff test over a suitable trip when beaten 1 1/4l off 93 at Ascot last time; visor on for the first time; effective at 5/6f and acts on soft and good to firm; in form though the mark looks a little stiff, but game. Banging at the door and conditions should be fine; change of headgear; often slowly away.
11th	7 11th (7) (28/1 -27%) Germanic	28 28/1(-27%)	(7) Germanic 28/1, Ran to current level but well below best when beaten 9l in a Haydock handicap last time following a wind operation; effective at 6/7f and acts on soft and good ground; needs to prove wellbeing. Early promise for J Camacho but much harder to fancy on last four runs; headgear returns.
12th	1 12th (1) (20/1 -82%) Vintage Clarets	20 20/1(-82%)	(1) Vintage Clarets 20/1, Scored by a length off a mark of 94 at Ascot in August; ran a bit below best last time; suited by 5f and acts on any ground; a little inconsistent but game. Beaten in this race in the last three seasons; not at best at Catterick last week.

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JER BATT missed out by only a head when runner-up in last year's renewal and, 4lb lower this time, the five-year-old could well go one better with Oisin Murphy back in the plate. Rosario placed in the Portland here prior to finishing second at Ascot and remains of interest off his current mark, while Woolhampton faced a tougher test in Listed company last time and could make her presence felt back at this level. Trilby and Vintage Clarets are others worthy of a second look.

A 1lb rise for his excellent Haydock second eight days ago may not prevent TRILBY (nap) from making it 3-3 on heavy ground.

13:30 Doncaster (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Kelso (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (9/1 -125%) Smoke Trail	9 9/1(-125%)	(14) Smoke Trail 9/1, £65,000 Jet Away gelding; point winner; yard can get them ready first time; of interest. Bought for £65,000 after Irish point win in April; market instructive on rules debut.
2	11 2nd (11) (2/1 +56%) Eagles Reprieve	2 2/1(+56%)	(11) Eagles Reprieve 2/1, Ran to form, out-battled and outstayed late having looked the winner when second beaten 3/4l in a 4yo hurdle over 2m1f at Carlisle latest. Has a bit to find. Bumper winner; runner-up on both hurdling starts and can make presence felt here too.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/8 0%) He's Bresilian	1.875 15/8(0%)	(5) He's Bresilian 15/8, Below form when ridden more forward, finishing second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Hexham latest. Effective around 2m on soft and good to soft ground and may need further but sets form standard. Fair form when placed on all three hurdling starts; likely contender again here.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 +20%) Kadjar Des Mottes	6 6/1(+20%)	(6) Kadjar Des Mottes 6/1, Had every chance but a bit below form when fourth beaten 16l in a novice hurdle over 2m1f at Carlisle latest. May contend. Third on last autumn's hurdling debut; yet to build on that form but considered each-way.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 -113%) Brookside La	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Brookside La 16/1, Took a step back from a promising debut when comfortably held in a bumper at Huntingdon last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and type to do better hurdling. Well held in second bumper but debut form worked out well; had summer wind op.
6th	9 6th (9) (3/1 +54%) Sanilam	3 3/1(+54%)	(9) Sanilam 3/1, Raced wide but ran a fair race under a penalty when beaten 5l in a bumper at Perth last time. Effective at 2m on soft and good to soft ground and should make a fair hurdler who may want further. Won Ayr bumper in March; no surprise if he features on seasonal/hurdle debut.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -127%) Sparky Tom	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Sparky Tom 150/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when comfortably held in a bumper at Hexham last time. Likely to want further and faces a tough task on hurdles debut. Didn't show enough in two Hexham bumpers in the spring to warrant serious consideration.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Ballynoe Boy	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Ballynoe Boy 50/1, Improved on hurdles debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Hexham last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m on good ground and likely to want further. Showed only minor promise when a 33-1 outsider for two 2m novice hurdles this autumn.
9th	8 9th (8) (150/1 -200%) Passion For Glory	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Passion For Glory 150/1, Outpaced and failed to build on debut when down the field in a novice hurdle here most recently. Likely to improve over further than 2m. Not beaten far on hurdle debut but didn't really threaten; well held on next outing.
10th	3 10th (3) (250/1 -213%) Carrhill	250 250/1(-213%)	(3) Carrhill 250/1, Showed little on rules debut, well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Sedgefield latest. Only modest point form at 3m and likely to want further than this. 0-7 in Irish points and made low-key rules debut in Sedgefield maiden hurdle.
11th	13 11th (13) (8/1 +11%) Lester Mail	8 8/1(+11%)	(13) Lester Mail 8/1, Well backed and ran to form to get off the mark when winning a bumper here by a length last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and type to make a fair hurdler. Won five-runner Kelso bumper in April but the form looks modest.
12th	7 12th (7) (150/1 -50%) Lyndon Red	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Lyndon Red 150/1, Needed the run on hurdle debut when down the field in a novice hurdle here most recently. Showed nothing in bumpers or on hurdle debut and has all to prove. Well beaten when 150-1 for recent seasonal/hurdle debut at Kelso.
13th	12 13th (12) (125/1 +17%) L'insurge	125 125/1(+17%)	(12) L'insurge 125/1, Offered little on hurdles debut, well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Sedgefield latest. Likely to want further and up against it on recent run. Raced too freely and struggled to get competitive on recent hurdling debut.
14th	4 14th (4) (150/1 -275%) Defying Gravity	150 150/1(-275%)	(4) Defying Gravity 150/1, Fell in a conditions race over 3m at Godstone last time. Effective at 2m in point bumpers but may need further under rules. Showed some ability in points but makes only limited appeal on stable/hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Placed on each of his three starts over hurdles, HE'S BRESILIAN brings a consistent level of form to the table, which may be good enough to see him get off the mark in a winnable contest. Runner-up at Carlisle when last seen in March, Eagles Reprieve has plenty of potential on his return, as does Sanilam, who makes his hurdles debut after a respectable fifth in a Perth bumper back in April. Kadjar Des Mottes and Smoke Trail may also have a say in proceedings.

Placed on all three hurdling starts last season, HE'S BRESILIAN might get his head in front this time.

13:35 Kelso (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Cheltenham (Class 2) 23f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 +43%) Conman John	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Conman John 4/1, Needed every yard when returning from a break, improving on bumper form to win a novice hurdle at Kelso over 2m5f by a short head; trainer in form; effective at 2 1/2m and likely to stay 3m; more to come with form of impressive point win franked under rules. Should build on 2m5f Kelso success with this longer distance a likely plus.
2	5 2nd (5) (20/1 -43%) Great Fleet	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Great Fleet 20/1, Keen but promising on hurdle debut, just flattening out back from a layoff after a wind operation when 8l third in a novice hurdle over 2m5f at Kelso last time; second run after wind surgery; effective at 2 1/2m and should improve with experience. May do better with Kelso reappearance (behind Conman John) under his belt.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 +60%) Easy Love	10 10/1(+60%)	(11) Easy Love 10/1, Won a maiden hurdle at Fontwell over 2m6f by 2l last time; effective at 2 1/2m and should improve for longer trips; highly tried in bumpers and although the form of her hurdles debut win was modest, she has more to come. Productive mare but faces a stiffer assignment at this level.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 +0%) Island Bridge	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Island Bridge 25/1, Raced wide and improved from debut when third, beaten 3l, in a Ffos Las bumper over 2m last time; effective at 2m in bumpers and point form suggests further will suit over hurdles though plenty to find. Placed in Ffos Las bumper in April; plenty to find on the figures now hurdling.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +14%) Kasino Des Mottes	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Kasino Des Mottes 12/1, Improved when landing a maiden at Lingstown by 6l last time; 3m point winner who should have more to offer under rules. Sold for £130,000 shortly after Irish point win; heed the market signals.
6th	9 6th (9) (8/1 -33%) Minella Supreme	8 8/1(-33%)	(9) Minella Supreme 8/1, From a yard that won this race last year; ran to form when making amends for a late fall previously to win a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan over 2m3f by 1/2l last time; effective at 2 1/2m, likely to stay further, progressive in bumpers and over hurdles though latest form has had knocks. Steadily progressive and his yard has a good record in this race; respected.
7th	3 7th (3) (7/2 +0%) Pour Les Filles	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Pour Les Filles 7/2, Quickened clear easily when winning a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick over 2m6f by 9l last time; effective between 2m and 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground; progressive type with point form suggesting 3m will suit and holds an experience edge. Useful bumper form; opened hurdles account on reappearance; leading player.
8th	12 8th (12) (10/1 +60%) Miss Goldfire	10 10/1(+60%)	(12) Miss Goldfire 10/1, Outpaced but rallied, running to form up in grade under a big weight when second beaten 3/4l in a novice hurdle over 2m7f at Uttoxeter; returning from a break; needs a stronger pace as is a thorough stayer. Proving very consistent but this is a harder task.
9th	1 9th (1) (14/1 +13%) Sporting Glance	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Sporting Glance 14/1, Fell early in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Galway last time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on soft and good ground; showing progress. No easy task off top weight but may do better still.
10th	4 10th (4) (11/2 +35%) Catchintsavo	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(4) Catchintsavo 11/2, Suited by a step up in trip and ran to form when third, beaten 5 1/4l, in a Punchestown bumper over 2m3f most recently; effective around 2m2f; latest bumper form strong and point form indicates staying trips will suit over hurdles. Consistent in points/bumpers; may be capable of progress now hurdling; solid.
11th	10 11th (10) (14/1 -100%) Soldiers World	14 14/1(-100%)	(10) Soldiers World 14/1, Improved markedly from debut, coming clear with the winner when second beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f at Listowel; 2m bumper winner, effective around 2 3/4m over hurdles, acts on yielding to soft and good ground; progressing. Both attempts in a visor were good performances, including hurdles; enters calculations.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (16/1 +0%) Inishcorker	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Inishcorker 16/1, Promising effort when winning a maiden at Ballyvodock by 1/2l on debut; returning from a long layoff; 3m point winner though that form has been questioned under rules. Irish point winner who makes rules debut; market support should be heeded.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (250/1 -150%) Sotchi	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Sotchi 250/1, Poor run when finishing down the field in a conditions race over 1m7f at Le Lion-D'Angers most recently; showed little in France on the Flat or over hurdles and has everything to prove. French mare who is a longstanding maiden and was well beaten on her hurdle debut.

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Pour Les Filles got off the mark over timber at Downpatrick and backs up quickly considering his profile of appearing to need plenty of time between his races. With that in mind, it might pay to to follow MINELLA SUPREME. John McConnell has a fine record at the October meeting and the five-year-old made amends for falling on his hurdling bow when scoring at Kilbeggan. Conman John made a winning start to his hurdling career at Kelso and is expected to appreciate stepping up in trip. Keep an eye on Catchintsavo, who finished ahead of Conman John when third in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival.

The suggestion is CATCHINTSAVO who could well show good progress switched to hurdles. Conman John is second pick.

13:45 Cheltenham (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:53 Galway 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +50%) In The Minus	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) In The Minus 6/1, Ran to form but was far too free when fourth, beaten 15l in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time. Seven-furlong Flat winner, effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground; probably one for handicaps. Penultimate Ballinrobe fourth gives him definite place claims.
2	8 2nd (8) (10/3 +17%) Whats New	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(8) Whats New 10/3, Ran to form when beaten 5l in a 1m6f handicap at The Curragh last time. Progressive over middle distances on the Flat and at 2m over hurdles, acts on soft and good ground; should be winning soon over hurdles. Mixed form so far hurdling but definite claims on Listowel second.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 +5%) Crooked Path	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(1) Crooked Path 10/3, Made mistakes but ran to form when fourth, beaten 4 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time. Effective at 2m with cut and on good ground; remains in form. Progressive in 3 attempts hurdling including touched off over C&D: should be thereabouts.
4	7 4th (7) (11/8 -10%) Kibris	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(7) Kibris 11/8, Green and jumped poorly but showed promise when second, beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time. From a top course trainer; a 1m Flat winner on easy ground who stays 2m on good. Can win over hurdles when improving his jumping. Cork debut second makes him the one to beat, especially if jumping more fluently.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 +0%) Jr Mahon	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Jr Mahon 33/1, Below form up in grade when down the field in a 10f handicap at Leopardstown most recently. Effective at 12f on the Flat and acts on good ground; yet to show much over hurdles where jumping remains an issue. Well held on Flat 6 days ago, plenty of improvement needed on hurdles form too.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -100%) Ranting And Raven	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Ranting And Raven 66/1, Green and never in the race when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park most recent. Effective over 12-14f on the Flat; has joined a good yard but still learning her trade over hurdles. 64-rated Flat maiden; two hurdle attempts have been poor so hard to be confident in.
7th	4 7th (4) (50/1 -150%) Hawkesbury Legend	50 50/1(-150%)	(4) Hawkesbury Legend 50/1, Far too keen up in trip on hurdle debut and failed to get home when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary last time. In good form prior; hood fitted for the first time. Ten-furlong Flat winner who needs to settle better to stay hurdling trips. Keen, dropped away quickly on hurdles debut at Tipperary in July; tried hooded now.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -38%) Expert Analysis	22 22/1(-38%)	(3) Expert Analysis 22/1, Showed promise on hurdle debut, seeing out the trip when comfortably held in a juvenile hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and last-time-out form looks solid; could progress further. Mild promise at Punchestown, more needed and needs to settle better.
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 -159%) Dahoma	22 22/1(-159%)	(2) Dahoma 22/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 8l in an auction race over 10f at Ballinrobe last time. Returning from a break; effective up to 10f on the Flat and has shaped as if he'd get further. Yard can have them ready first time over hurdles. 71-rated Flat maiden for Joseph O'Brien; 16,000gns buy, market best guide on hurdles debut.

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KIBRIS holds a mark of 89 on the Flat and transitioned to flights with a runner-up berth at Cork. He should have a future in this discipline and is taken to go one better. Crooked Path finished second at Gowran Park before finishing fourth behind the selection last time which entitles him to get into the mix. Whats New has shown ability over hurdles, but ran out when last seen in this sphere at Gowran Park three weeks ago. In The Minus has enough form to suggest that he is likely to be competitive once again.

Quite novicey on hurdling debut at Cork, nonetheless KIBRIS (nap) showed enough to suggest he'll be hard to beat given that experience

13:53 Galway 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Newbury (Class 1) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +35%) Leading Dancer	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(3) Leading Dancer 13/8, Improved when ridden forward to score by 5l in a Newcastle novice last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 7f on good ground. Likely to have more to offer now tackling a stronger race. Kept on strongly for Doncaster 3rd (7f, good); no trouble making all at Newcastle (7f, AW).
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -78%) Caim	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Caim 8/1, Travelled strongly to win by 3l in a Beverley novice on debut despite a wide draw. Effective just shy of 8f and acts on soft ground. Respected now upped in grade. 10-1 for novice at Beverley (7.4f, soft) but always close up and won in impressive fashion.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 +24%) Ourbren	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Ourbren 25/1, Trip looked too far when beaten 6l in a Fillies & Mares race at Goodwood. Effective up to 6f and acts on soft ground. Needs to bounce back now upped in grade. Staying-on fifth of 11 in Salisbury Group 3 (6f, soft) on second start; needs improvement.
4	6 4th (6) (11/10 +45%) Senorita Vega	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(6) Senorita Vega 11/10, Ran to form when third, beaten 2 1/4l, in the Oh So Sharp Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket. Effective at 7f and handles good to soft or good to firm ground. A tough sort who warrants respect. Won C&D nursery (good to soft) and third of ten in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good; 7-1).
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 -150%) Slay Queen	20 20/1(-150%)	(7) Slay Queen 20/1, Probably improved slightly when beaten 5 1/4l in a 2yo race over 6f at Ascot. From a top course trainer and drawn wide. Suited by 6f and acts on a sound surface, also handles testing ground. Generally consistent. Two wins, one on heavy; last Saturday's 7th of 11 when 125-1 at Ascot (6f) was a good run.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +0%) Assaranca	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Assaranca 25/1, Had the run of the race when getting off the mark in a Nottingham nursery over 8f, winning by 1 1/4l. Top course jockey and trainer combination. Effective at 7/8f and acts on any ground but needs more now upped in grade. Off the mark at Nottingham (1m, good) ten days ago, making all, but off a mark of just 67.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -41%) Passing Thought	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Passing Thought 12/1, Ran to form on softer ground when narrowly winning a 6f maiden at Hamilton by a head. Effective at 6f and should stay 7f in time, acting on soft or good ground. A likeable type with more to offer. Won by a head at Hamilton at 4-6; can do better (including at 7f) and needs a close look.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -52%) Something Coming	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Something Coming 50/1, Showed clear promise when third, 4l behind, in a novice at Kempton on what was effectively her debut. Should improve further, though this represents a tougher assignment. Last to third at Kempton (7f, AW) ten days ago but this race is a much higher level.

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SENORITA VEGA was a very comfortable winner over C&D before she was pitched into the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket 15 days ago. Her third-placed finish in that Group 3 event is a solid piece of from and the Tom Dascombe-trained filly is readily suggested as the one to be with back here. Caim and Leading Dancer have fewer miles on the clock and could be progressive enough to fill the places behind the selection.

Senorita Vega sets the standard but LEADING DANCER, Caim and Passing Thought look promising.

14:00 Newbury (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Doncaster (Class 1) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (18/5 -106%) Hawk Mountain	3.6 18/5(-106%)	(3) Hawk Mountain 18/5, Sweating and green in front but still won decisively in the Beresford Stakes (Group 2) at The Curragh by 3 1/4l last time; effective at 1m, acts on good ground, action suits some give; progressive but still mentally immature, with more to come. Powered clear in impressive fashion in the Group 2 Beresford and he's a major player.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +75%) Action	3 3/1(+75%)	(1) Action 3/1, Still green and short of room late on when a 1 1/2l third in the Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time; stays 1m, should get further, acts on yielding and fast ground; a lovely colt with more to come. Third in Royal Lodge; appears to be the Ballydoyle third string but is not ruled out.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/4 -27%) Benvenuto Cellini	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(2) Benvenuto Cellini 7/4, Won going away off a steady pace in the style of a very good colt in the Champions Juvenile Stakes (Group 2) at Leopardstown by 5l last time; effective at 1m, bred to stay further, acts on yielding and good ground; likeable, progressive and potentially top-class. Impressive in Group 2 at Leopardstown last month; favourite for the Derby; star potential.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 +50%) Rochfortbridge	40 40/1(+50%)	(6) Rochfortbridge 40/1, Soft ground wasn't ideal but he ran close to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l, in the Silver Tankard Stakes (Listed) at Pontefract last time; suited by 7f, gets 1m, acts on soft but fast ground suits better; a strong type with a good attitude who may improve again. Has come up short in Group 3 and Listed races on his last three starts.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/4 +68%) Oxagon	2.75 11/4(+68%)	(5) Oxagon 11/4, Every chance and probably ran to form when beaten 3 1/2l in the Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) over 7f at Newmarket last time; trained by a leading course trainer; effective at 7f, likely to stay 1m, acts on a sound surface; high-class with a very nice attitude. Second in the Champagne then fifth in the Dewhurst; others may have greater potential.

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Aidan O'Brien bids to win this for the 12th time, with HAWK MOUNTAIN preferred of his three representatives. The Beresford Stakes at the Curragh has provided plenty of recent winners of this contest and the son of Wootton Bassett made all when returning the impressive winner of that Group 2 at the Curragh. Stablemate Benvenuto Cellini struck at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Weekend and makes more appeal than Action. Champagne Stakes runner-up Oxagon appears likely to be suited by an extra furlong and isn't discounted lightly.

Having taken the eye when kicking clear at Leopardstown, BENVENUTO CELLINI is preferred ahead of stablemate Hawk Mountain.

14:05 Doncaster (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Kelso (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/5 +66%) Diamond Dealer	1.2 6/5(+66%)	(2) Diamond Dealer 6/5, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Form patchy and has plenty to find back from break. Winning UK pointer; hurdle winner for Ben Brookhouse; chase/stable debut; interesting.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +36%) Cosmic Blizzard	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Cosmic Blizzard 7/2, Travelled best and ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l in a 3m handicap chase at Perth on his return from a break. Trainer in form; prolific in 3m points on decent ground and well treated on old Irish form, should build on that run. Won 4 races when back pointing before £32,000 sale in May; fair run last month; contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (13/2 +35%) Wearelongterm	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(8) Wearelongterm 13/2, Fell late in a 3m handicap hurdle at Perth last time but had been rallying under pressure. Effective from 2½m to 3m and may be running back into form. Winning Irish pointer; 0-16 under rules (fair run until falling latest); each-way chance.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -87%) My Lady Elektra	14 14/1(-87%)	(6) My Lady Elektra 14/1, Well backed and benefited from a drop in class when beaten just 1/4l off 95 over 3m2f here last time. Well handicapped on Listed form and looks a value selection based on the balance of form. 0-16; fair 3rd in 3m2f hurdle here in May on last start; maybe best watched on chase debut.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 -63%) Golden Point	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(3) Golden Point 13/2, Improved again when flattening out late, beaten 9l in a strongly run Listed Mares' Novices' Hurdle over 3m at Doncaster last time. In good form beforehand, and with the trainer going well, looks the pick on balance of form off lenient opening chase mark. Won mares' novice and was second in a 3m h'cap over hurdles; interesting on chase debut.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -32%) West Lawn	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) West Lawn 66/1, Again below form when comfortably held in a 3m handicap chase at Hexham last time. Effective around 3m on soft or good ground but looks up against it on recent evidence. Has won two points and two hurdles; well beaten on reappearance; 6lb out of the handicap.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 -38%) Wholly Boley	9 9/1(-38%)	(5) Wholly Boley 9/1, Improved up in trip on chase debut when second, beaten 10l by a race-fit rival after doing plenty early in a 3m handicap chase at Hexham last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time; effective at 3m and has more to come over fences as a point winner. Winning Irish pointer; fair 2nd on chase debut three weeks ago; headgear tried; a possible.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 +50%) Joie More	14 14/1(+50%)	(7) Joie More 14/1, Out of form when finishing down the field in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Ayr most recently. Returning from a long layoff and needs to show more. Promise in Irish points & hurdles but probably best watched on chase debut after a break.

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This can go the way of GOLDEN POINT, who was last seen finishing a respectable fifth in a Listed mares' novice hurdle at Doncaster in March. A winner at Ayr in January, the six-year-old could be made for chasing and this looks like a good starting point. Now in the hands of Dan Skelton after undergoing wind surgery since being well beaten here in April, Diamond Dealer must be of interest, along with My Lady Elektra, who makes her chase debut after a close-up third over further here in May.

This can go COSMIC BLIZZARD who won four times when sent back pointing earlier in the year and shaped with promise on his stable debut.

14:10 Kelso (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 25f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +45%) Three Card Brag	6 6/1(+45%)	(2) Three Card Brag 6/1, Ran to best when appreciating a step up in trip, finishing second beaten 4 1/2l in the Kerry National (Grade 3) over 3m at Listowel; suited by 3m and enjoys easy ground; on a fair mark and generally consistent. Now a regular in strong handicap chases; second in last month's Kerry National.
2	17 2nd (17) (13/2 +41%) Backmersackme	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(17) Backmersackme 13/2, Never in a rhythm and needed the run when well beaten in a handicap chase over 3m at Listowel; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m but jumping must improve over fences; dangerous mark on hurdles form if it does. Questions to answer but ultra-canny connections have secured Sean Bowen.
3	15 3rd (15) (12/1 -33%) Hoe Joly Smoke	12 12/1(-33%)	(15) Hoe Joly Smoke 12/1, Pulled up in the bet365 Gold Cup over 3m5f at Sandown last time; progressive at that venue previously; too high in weights. Out of the weights at Sandown in April; only 2lb higher than for his previous win.
4	11 4th (11) (4/1 +56%) The Short Go	4 4/1(+56%)	(11) The Short Go 4/1, The yard has won the last two runnings of this race; pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m7f at Punchestown last time; given poor ride here previously; usually held up; outside chance Second last year; if he can find any fluency over his fences he'd be a danger to all.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -13%) Dunboyne	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Dunboyne 18/1, No match for the unexposed winner when fourth beaten 17l in the Irish Grand National over 3m5f at Fairyhouse last time; won Ulster National previously; has won fresh; not dismissed Cracking fourth in the Irish National last time considering he had an 8lb penalty.
6th	14 6th (14) (18/1 +28%) Inch House	18 18/1(+28%)	(14) Inch House 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Newbury last time when returning from a long layoff; effective at 3m and acts on heavy and good to soft; bit to prove on reappearance. Has lost his way but, still only an 8yo, a revival is not out of the question by any means.
7th	16 7th (16) (22/1 -22%) Ballycamus	22 22/1(-22%)	(16) Ballycamus 22/1, Improved when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase over 3m at Chepstow last time coming clear with progressive rival; effective around 3m and handles any ground so fair claims Chepstow run after a break was encouraging but others in here might be better treated.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +40%) Fascile Mode	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Fascile Mode 12/1, Keen and ran to form when possibly outstayed late, finishing 4 1/4l third in the Conditions Chase over 2m5f at Sligo; trainer in form; effective at 2–2 1/2m so stamina concerns; prefers good ground. Capable but his sometimes iffy jumping will be tested around here in this big field.
9th	3 9th (3) (11/2 +27%) Hyland	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(3) Hyland 11/2, Pulled up in the Grand National over 4m2f at Aintree last time; consistent as a novice including Listed win here; sound surface suits; mark demands more. 3-4 at Cheltenham; novice campaign went well and he probably has more to give.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (28/1 -56%) Sea Music	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Sea Music 28/1, Ran to form but was possibly outstayed late when comfortably held in the Kerry National (Grade 3) over 3m at Listowel; probably best around 2 1/2m and stamina concerns once again. Fair effort in the Kerry National, without suggesting he'll provide the answer to this.
10th	10 10th (10) (11/1 -83%) Rock My Way	11 11/1(-83%)	(10) Rock My Way 11/1, Outstayed late and comfortably held in the Scottish Grand National over 4m at Ayr last time; Previous runner up effort here franked in Irish National; has a chance. Second in the National Hunt Chase here; hard to rule out off this fair mark after wind op.
11th	9 11th (9) (14/1 -75%) King's Threshold	14 14/1(-75%)	(9) King's Threshold 14/1, Pulled up in the bet365 Gold Cup over 3m5f at Sandown last time. Progressive at 2 1/2-3m previously but handicapper in charge. Last season went well; career best needed but only an 8yo and yard is going well.
12th	12 12th (12) (9/1 +10%) Transmission	9 9/1(+10%)	(12) Transmission 9/1, Relished the longer trip but was comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m6f here last time where given plenty to do; usually held up and looks suited by further. Will be staying on at the finish. Lightly raced chaser; with course form and a competitive mark, he's considered.
13th	6 13th (6) (20/1 -43%) Manothepeople	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Manothepeople 20/1, Made mistakes and was below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Uttoxeter last time; returns from a short break and tends to save his best for Cheltenham so interesting. Good record on the New course here; well handicapped and has a good record fresh.
14th	5 14th (5) (66/1 -136%) Light N Strike	66 66/1(-136%)	(5) Light N Strike 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m at Chepstow last time; best at around 2 1/2m on a sound surface; big stamina worries here. Early days with this yard but didn't run much of a race at Chepstow two weeks ago.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (18/1 +0%) Minella Blueway	18 18/1(+0%)	(18) Minella Blueway 18/1, Well treated up 4lb, showed a good attitude and improved to land a Novice Handicap Chase by 1/2l off 115 over 3m at Uttoxeter last time; likely has a bit more to come. Up in grade and the weights (also 2lb wrong); others are much preferred.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -65%) Nassalam	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Nassalam 66/1, Pulled up in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase over 3m3f here last time when returning from a long layoff; returns from a break; needs testing ground and likely has Welsh National as target. Still paying the price for winning the Welsh National of 2023 by 34l; remains 5lb higher.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (80/1 -21%) Escaria Ten	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Escaria Ten 80/1, Made mistakes and ran below form when down the field in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Aintree last time; not the force of old and has a bit to find. Pulled up in this last year; unlike others in here, he's on the downgrade.

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Hyland enjoyed a solid first season over fences before finding the Grand National a step too far. Although he won on this card 12 months ago, the forecast rain and him possibly needing the run ahead of his potential first big target at Newbury next month temper enthusiasm. Rock My Way was runner-up in the National Hunt Chase when having Transmission behind in fifth and the pair are likely to make their presence felt, especially the former after a wind operation. The vote, though, goes to last year's runner-up THE SHORT GO. Things didn't quite go to plan after that, but his fifth in the Ultima was a fair effort considering his jumping let him down and the yard bids for a third consecutive victory in the contest.

On another day THE SHORT GO (nap) might have beaten a stablemate in this 12 months ago. This may have been the plan for some time.

14:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:28 Galway 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +22%) L' Evangeliste	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(1) L' Evangeliste 7/4, Ran to form when second, beaten 2l in an auction hurdle at Listowel last time. A 2m bumper winner whose point form suggests he may stay further over hurdles; beaten by a useful sort on debut and should have more to come. Second in similar Listowel contest last month; major player.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 -38%) Mullaghgloss	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Mullaghgloss 11/2, Improved when winning a 4yo bumper here over 2m1f by 1 1/4l last time. Effective at 2m, acts on yielding ground, and has shown consistent bumper form. Recent bumper winner here; no time wasted switching to hurdles, should go well.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/2 -25%) Fatal Flaw	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(5) Fatal Flaw 5/2, Improved on bumper form when second, beaten 10l in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last time. Off a long absence but looks the pick on overall form. Absent since fine debut 2nd at Ballinrobe in July 2024; the one to beat if forward enough.
4	4 4th (4) (66/1 -65%) Dontcavein	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Dontcavein 66/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a 3m maiden at Dromahane last time. Returning from a long layoff and showed only modest ability in points; plenty to prove under rules. Moderate form in point-to-points, unlikely one to make an immediate impact hurdling.
5th	3 5th (3) (22/1 -214%) Campbell Black	22 22/1(-214%)	(3) Campbell Black 22/1, Promising hurdling debut when third, beaten 16l in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Downpatrick. Effective at 2m, likely to get further in time, and should improve for the experience. Encouraging Downpatrick debut but not sure this drop in trip will suit.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -515%) Walking In Mayo	40 40/1(-515%)	(8) Walking In Mayo 40/1, Promising debut when a 15l winner in a 3m maiden at Bandon. A 3m point winner whose form is nothing special but could progress under rules. Won ordinary Bandon point-to-point in March; market best guide on rules debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (150/1 -50%) Tantrum Boy	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Tantrum Boy 150/1, Outpaced on debut and well beaten in a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Punchestown on his only start. Returning from a break and may want further than 2m over hurdles; has plenty to prove. Behind throughout on Punchestown debut in June; can only be watched on return.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -220%) Shoe Shinner	80 80/1(-220%)	(2) Shoe Shinner 80/1, Long way below form when comfortably held in a 3m maiden at Dromahane last time. Inconsistent in points and may prefer a greater test than 2m under rules. Placed pointer; hurdling debut but may want a greater stamina test.
9th	9 9th (9) (300/1 -140%) Nunya	300 300/1(-140%)	(9) Nunya 300/1, Green on debut and well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary on her only start. Has all to prove. Behind throughout on recent Tipperary hurdles debut; can only be watched.

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L' EVANGELISTE showed up well when runner-up on hurdling debut at Listowel. He got to within two lengths of the odds-on favourite who had previously finished second in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. Mullaghgloss landed a bumper at this track and is one to note ahead of his jumping bow, while the well-related Fatal Flaw is returning from a long absence but is more than capable of a good run. Campbell Black was backed off the boards ahead of his debut at Downpatrick and finished well off the winner in third. It will be interesting to see if the same support arrives. Walking In Mayo, who hacked up in a point-to-point in March, is another for a market check.

Despite a long absence, FATAL FLAW could take plenty of beating on his return to action

14:28 Galway 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:34 Newbury (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1/1 +64%) My Ophelia	1 1/1(+64%)	(5) My Ophelia 1/1, 4 May; 1,700,000gns Wootton Bassett filly; half-sister to My Prospero, top-class at 10f; dam high-class at 9f; top course jockey; top trainer. 1,700,000gns yearling; well bred and looks potentially smart; respected debutante.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/1 -33%) Earth Shot	10 10/1(-33%)	(4) Earth Shot 10/1, 3 Apr; Time Test filly; half-sister to Devil's Advocate, very smart at 10f; dam very smart at 12f; top trainer; likely type. 90,000gns yearling; by Time Test; less interesting than stablemate My Ophelia.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +31%) Queen's Companion	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Queen's Companion 9/2, From a yard that won this race last year. Shaped with promise on debut when 3 1/2l fourth in a 7f Salisbury maiden over an inadequate trip. Bred for at least 8f and some cut, and should improve on that initial effort. Showed some promise at Salisbury; this Royal runner is open to improvement.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +20%) Annastarzy	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Annastarzy 8/1, Produced a solid effort when fourth, beaten 5l in a Newmarket novice last time. Trained by a top course trainer. Effective at 1m and bred to stay 10f+, with an action suited to a sound surface. Quite small but a likeable and useful filly. Similar form in a couple of 1m events, fourth at Newmarket latest.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 -57%) Ruby Wedding	11 11/1(-57%)	(8) Ruby Wedding 11/1, Showed promise despite lacking pace when third, beaten 4l, in a Yarmouth novice on debut. The trainer is in form. Bred for at least 8f and likely to improve when tackling a greater test of stamina. Showed ability, amid greenness, in small field at Yarmouth; open to progress.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 +0%) Corallience	18 18/1(+0%)	(3) Corallience 18/1, 21 Feb; 125,000 euros No Nay Never filly; full-sister to Latin, useful at 10f; dam useful at 12f. 125,000euros yearling; sister to 1m winner; market may prove best guide.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 -80%) Alpinara	6 6/1(-80%)	(1) Alpinara 6/1, 11 Feb; 2,500,000gns Frankel filly; full-sister to Alpinista, top-class at 12f; dam very smart at 13f; yard has done very well with this family; market can guide on debut. 2,500,000gns yearling; sister to her yard's Arc winner Alpinista; very interesting.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 -25%) Sea A Lucky Star	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Sea A Lucky Star 50/1, 24 Feb; 48,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Sea The Stars; this looks hot race; probably best watched. 48,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; less interesting than some of the other debutantes.
9th	6 9th (6) (17/2 -21%) Peerless Spirit	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(6) Peerless Spirit 17/2, Yard won this last year; 18 Mar; Dubawi filly; full-sister to Cherry, smart at 10f; dam very smart at 12f; top trainer. Dubawi filly; this Juddmonte runner is one of a few attractively bred newcomers.

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Sir Mark Prescott introduces ALPINARA, a 2.500,000gns full-sister to the yard's Arc heroine Alpinista. The Frankel filly may well prove good enough at the first time of asking and is taken to edge out My Ophelia. The latter includes former stablemate and Group 2 winner My Prospero among her winning relatives, while the Dubawi progeny Queen's Companion represents last year's winning trainer and could improve from her recent debut fourth at Salisbury.

The Verdict comprises the very interesting newcomers ALPINARA, My Ophelia and Peerless Spirit who all look potentially smart.

14:34 Newbury (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Doncaster (Class 1) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/4 +22%) Lam Yai	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(6) Lam Yai 7/4, Well backed, tricky race to rate but appeared to improve when second, beaten a neck in the Firth Of Clyde (Group 3) at Ayr last time. Trainer in form; effective at 5f and 6f, acts on soft and good; probably progressive. Leading form claims after a near miss in 6f Ayr Group 3 on soft last month.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -41%) Figjam	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Figjam 12/1, Just pushed out, outclassing rivals when winning a novice at Leicester by 1 1/4l last time. Effective at 5f and 6f, should improve for 7f; smart and game. 200-1 fourth (Lam Yai second) in Ayr Group 3 before landing odds in Leicester novice.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/2 -100%) Spanish Waltz	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(3) Spanish Waltz 11/2, Backed up debut form, going away a little late when winning a maiden at Pontefract by 2 1/2l last time. Effective at 6f and 7f, with an exaggerated knee lift that suits testing ground; game and looks like 7f will be needed in time. This recent 6f maiden winner needs plenty of improvement but may find it.
4	2 4th (2) (50/1 -100%) Quarter	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Quarter 50/1, Didn't settle and was disappointing up in trip when 7 1/4l third in a novice over 8f at Brighton on latest outing. Effective at 7f, a speedy type who may not stay further; action should suit fast ground best. Gained debut win on soft but has lots to find on form.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 -21%) Trust Amy	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Trust Amy 40/1, Probably improved, handling testing ground well when winning a novice at Chester by 1/2l last time. Effective at 6f and 7f, acts on soft and good; progressing. Improved to win 6f novice latest but another jolt of improvement needed now.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +33%) Arduis Invicta	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Arduis Invicta 4/1, Probably ran to form when beaten 2 1/2l in the William Hill Two Year Old Trophy (Listed) at Redcar last time. Effective at 5f and 6f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; looks flattered by Harry Rosebery form. Went close in Listed race at Ayr last month and fair sixth in another at Redcar since.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/4 +50%) Boston Dan	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Boston Dan 9/4, Ran to form when second, beaten 2l in the Rockingham Stakes (Listed) at York last time. Effective at 5f and 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; fairly smart with three efforts in the nineties. Claims on latest York Listed second but well held in similar race on soft prior to that.

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LAM YAI continued on her upward curve when narrowly beaten in a Group 3 at Ayr. Well clear of the rest on that occasion, Karl Burke's filly is at home on testing ground and looks likely to launch another bold bid. Boston Dan found only one too good in Listed company at York a fortnight ago and enters calculations, while the less-exposed maiden winner Spanish Waltz could prove competitive in this higher grade with underfoot conditions in his favour.

A repeat of the form LAM YAI produced when second in a 6f Ayr Group 3 last month would make her tough to beat.

14:40 Doncaster (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Kelso (Class 5) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +39%) Ballyfort	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(3) Ballyfort 11/4, Below form and outclassed when down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Ayr most recently. In good form over hurdles prior. Yet to take to chasing but can't be ignored off generous mark. Placed in Irish point; hurdles win in March; back from a break for chase debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -27%) Trac	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Trac 14/1, Below form after a wind operation, needing easier ground when fourth, beaten 38l, in a 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham last time. This is his second run since the procedure and he could figure but could do with some rain. Regular winner; second run back after a wind op; no great record fresh; others preferred.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 -29%) Divas Doyen	11 11/1(-29%)	(9) Divas Doyen 11/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 13l, in a 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham last time. Returning from a break and needs to improve. Two wins over 2m4f last season; fair fourth when last seen out (June); trip a concern.
4	8 4th (8) (17/2 +47%) Restandbethankful	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(8) Restandbethankful 17/2, Made mistakes and stopped quickly when down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recently. Has a bit to find. Last win was at Cartmel in August 2024; best form since over same C&D; could go well.
5	5 \|B\| (5) (18/1 -64%) Treaty Boy	18 18/1(-64%)	(5) Treaty Boy 18/1, Fell mid race in a 2m Hexham handicap chase last time. Effective around 2m and acts on soft and good ground, but has a bit to prove after that recent fall. Both chase wins at Catterick, the latest in March; fell on reappearance but a possible.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (10/3 +26%) Chase A Fortune	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Chase A Fortune 10/3, Needed the run when comfortably held in a 2m handicap chase at Sedgefield last time. The trainer is in form; effective over 2m, acts on any ground, though inconsistent. Both wins have been over 1m7f at Catterick (latest in February 2024); each-way chance.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (2/1 +64%) Too Cool Forshrule	2 2/1(+64%)	(7) Too Cool Forshrule 2/1, Made mistakes but ran to form when second, beaten 15l, in a 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham last time. Effective around 2½m and suited by decent ground. Two wins in March; bought for £22,000 in April and fair run on stable debut; a possible.

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Now that the penny has dropped for DIAMOND MIX after a determined success at Hexham in April, the six-year-old is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and he can follow up off 5lb higher. Chase A Fortune went well for a long way on his return at Sedgefield before weakening two out and he should come on for that run. Too Cool Forshrule was a highly creditable second on his first start for new connections at Hexham.

In a tricky race DIAMOND MIX is taken to follow up his breakthrough success at Hexham on his final start last season.

14:45 Kelso (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Cheltenham (Class 2) 23f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (18/5 +52%) Ma Shantou	3.6 18/5(+52%)	(10) Ma Shantou 18/5, Kept on well for a solid effort up in grade having raced close to a decent pace when well beaten in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) here last time; had been in good form previously and holds a chance off potentially lenient opening mark. Very useful staying novice last season; moves into handicaps with potential.
2	12 2nd (12) (14/1 +36%) Electric Mason	14 14/1(+36%)	(12) Electric Mason 14/1, Below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Sandown last time; may prefer slightly easier ground and others look better treated. Safely held in first two handicaps (both 2m4f); improvement is possible over 3m, though.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -45%) Supremely West	16 16/1(-45%)	(4) Supremely West 16/1, Well backed when finishing a 7l third in a handicap hurdle over 3m1f at Warwick on latest start; fair mark on best form but may ideally prefer easier ground. On career-high mark for stable debut; interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with him.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 +8%) Long Draw	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) Long Draw 11/2, Ran to form when beaten 1/2l off 134 at Haydock last time where given plenty to do and unsuited by track; trainer in form and likely to have a bit more to come at this stiffer venue. Won twice on New course here last season; good third at Haydock in May; can improve again.
5th	13 5th (13) (11/1 +8%) Quantum Quest	11 11/1(+8%)	(13) Quantum Quest 11/1, Well treated on maiden form and ran to form in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut, winning by 1 1/4l off 114 at Roscommon last time; generally consistent, suited by 3m and likely to get even further; more to come for top yard. Improving 5yo; upped in grade after two wins (maiden/handicap); no surprise if he features.
6th	18 6th (18) (14/1 -40%) Prince Zaltar	14 14/1(-40%)	(18) Prince Zaltar 14/1, Ran to best on stable debut when winning a handicap by 2 1/2l off 114 over 2m6f at Newton Abbot last time; well treated on Irish form and may have more to offer for his new yard. Ex-Irish 8yo who made a winning stable debut at Newton Abbot last month; up in grade here.
7th	5 7th (5) (25/1 -79%) Tiny Tetley	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Tiny Tetley 25/1, Improved again and likes the track, beaten a neck off 132 at Haydock last time; enjoys making the running and remains progressive but this requires another career best. In excellent form in spring (three wins and a good second); contender on return from break.
8th	8 8th (8) (6/1 +0%) Winning Smut	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Winning Smut 6/1, Yard won this last year; unlucky last time but improved under a positive ride back on better ground, landing a Listed handicap hurdle by 2 1/4l off 122 over 2m6f at Galway; off a short break and progressive. Won 2m6f Listed handicap at Galway festival and is now 2-3 for Gordon Elliott.
9th	14 9th (14) (6/1 +50%) Chance Another One	6 6/1(+50%)	(14) Chance Another One 6/1, Keen and improved on hurdle form when winning a beginners' chase at Ballinrobe over 2m7f by 3l last time; touch unlucky at Galway on last hurdles run; hood applied first time; off a short break and progressive, should have more to offer over staying trips. Hurdle/chase winner for new stable this summer; still lightly raced; must be considered.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (18/1 -64%) Sermandzarak	18 18/1(-64%)	(7) Sermandzarak 18/1, Yard won this last year; well backed and ran to form when winning a maiden hurdle at Navan over 2m6f by 4 1/2l last time with first-time cheekpieces; effective around 2 3/4m, enjoys cut, and should have more to offer at 3m for top connections. Comfortable maiden winner in March; could easily have more to offer in handicaps.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (28/1 -12%) Lisnamult Lad	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Lisnamult Lad 28/1, Travelled strongly but was badly hampered by a loose horse in the run-in when very unlucky beaten 3/4l off 135 over 2m5f at Aintree in Topham last time; enjoys making the running; very well treated on chase form; has run well here before; fair claims. Ran big race over the big Aintree fences in April; may not be quite so effective here.
10th	11 10th (11) (18/1 +28%) Moon D'orange	18 18/1(+28%)	(11) Moon D'orange 18/1, Returned to form up in trip when second, beaten 5l in a Conditions Hurdle over 2m7f at Thurles last time; effective around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground. Not ruled out returned to handicaps. Game chase winner here in January but needs to better recent hurdling form.
11th	1 11th (1) (22/1 -38%) Gowel Road	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Gowel Road 22/1, Below form when well beaten in the Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) here last time, having been in good form beforehand. Faces stiff task off top weight Won Grade 2 Cleeve on New course here in January; this is a tough task under top weight.
12th	15 12th (15) (28/1 -40%) Patriotik	28 28/1(-40%)	(15) Patriotik 28/1, Below form when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time, having been in good form beforehand. Run style requires pace collapse. Good third at Uttoxeter in March; off since a lesser run in May; others preferred.
13th	16 13th (16) (40/1 -150%) Watchful Protector	40 40/1(-150%)	(16) Watchful Protector 40/1, Improved up in trip under a positive ride at a sharp track when winning a maiden hurdle at Tipperary over 2m4f by 6l last time; effective around 2–2 1/2m, handles cut, and remains in good form. Stamina to prove over this longer trip. Won 2m3f maiden this month; open to considerable further improvement in staying handicaps.
14th	9 14th (9) (66/1 -65%) Surrey Quest	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Surrey Quest 66/1, Went clear but made too much use of the horse and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Uttoxeter last time; thorough stayer who handles good ground but is best with some give and over fences. Very useful marathon chaser on his day; well held when reappearing over hurdles this month.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (17/2 +23%) Chart Topper	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(2) Chart Topper 17/2, Had too much to do in a race dominated from the front, ran to best when beaten 3l off 133 over 2m6f at Galway last time; similar story at Punchestown in spring; off a short break; well handicapped on novice form with more to come as a stayer. Placed in Listed handicap at Galway festival and not yet fully exposed; respected.

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Gordon Elliott landed this contest last year with a progressive type and he looks to have a similar sort on his hands in the shape of WINNING SMUT, who was impressive at Galway. An 11lb rise might prove lenient and he is narrowly preferred to Long Draw, who has scored on his last two visits to Cheltenham. A taking winner on his first start for the Dan Skelton team at Newton Abbot, Prince Zaltar is of interest on the step back up in trip, as is Chance Another One, who goes back hurdling after a comfortable success over the larger obstacles at Ballinrobe. Others to note include Chart Topper, Ma Shantou and Moon D'orange.

In a hot race the vote goes to LONG DRAW, who won twice here last season and did not have the race run to suit at Haydock in May.

14:55 Cheltenham (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:03 Galway 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +63%) Eachtotheirown	1.5 6/4(+63%)	(4) Eachtotheirown 6/4, Ran to form when second beaten 7½l in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; effective over 2m with cut; winter bumper form franked at Graded level over hurdles, more to come. Runner up in two soft ground bumpers, go well on hurdling debut if fit for his return.
2	12 2nd (12) (33/1 -106%) Treasure Memory	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Treasure Memory 33/1, Promising effort when runner-up beaten 4l in a maiden over 3m at Oldtown on only start; returning from a long layoff; placed in 3m point, that form franked under rules; yard not known for debut winners. Point second at Oldtown boosted by winner, lacks a run but worth a market check.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 +25%) Firebrand	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Firebrand 9/1, Outpaced and unsuited by drop in trip on flat return when well beaten in a handicap over 8f at Listowel last time; suited by 10f on testing ground on the flat, effective over 2m over jumps; in good form over hurdles until latest. Runner up over C&D last month, below par on Flat and over hurdles last twice, place chance.
4	9 4th (9) (5/2 +25%) King's Bucks	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(9) King's Bucks 5/2, Promising bumper debut when second beaten 9l in a bumper over 2m2f at Gowran Park last time; effective over 2¼m, acts on testing ground; more to come under rules judged on point win. Beat subsequent maiden hurdle winner in his point, runner up in Gowran bumper, chance.
5th	14 5th (14) (28/1 +58%) West Of Bally	28 28/1(+58%)	(14) West Of Bally 28/1, Too free on bumper debut when well beaten in a bumper over 2m4f at Listowel last time; effective over 3m in points, acts on good ground; bit to prove under rules. Placed in second point, 10-1 and weakened late at Listowel, could do better down in trip.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -17%) Centreofattention	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Centreofattention 14/1, Green and made mistakes when well beaten in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle over 2m3f at Punchestown last time; hard to recommend. Bumper winner, tailed off on hurdles' debut in April, new yard, watch unless money comes.
7th	8 7th (8) (80/1 -220%) Jumble Light	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Jumble Light 80/1, Improved markedly from debut when beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle over 2m2f at Sligo last time; returning from a break; effective over 2m, acts on good ground; steadily improving with experience. Step forward at Sligo latest, handles easy ground, place claims if fit after break.
8th	7 8th (7) (250/1 -25%) Grivei	250 250/1(-25%)	(7) Grivei 250/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Tipperary last time; returning from a long layoff; all to do. 0-10 over hurdles and rated 80, pulled up in handicaps last twice, hard to fancy.
9th	15 9th (15) (50/1 -52%) Get Your Coat	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Get Your Coat 50/1, Getaway mare; half-sister to She's Made It, fair at 17f; may need more time. Home-bred Getaway mare, dam a bumper winner, market can guide on debut.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (250/1 -67%) Premier Banner	250 250/1(-67%)	(10) Premier Banner 250/1, Continued in poor form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recently; yet to show anything in maiden hurdles, best watched for now. Heavy defeats at long odds in three completed starts, seems safe to rule out.
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 -52%) Edge Of Darkness	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Edge Of Darkness 50/1, Disappointing on flat return, down the field in a handicap over 12f here most recently; returning from a long layoff; effective over 2–2½m, acts on good ground; inconsistent in both codes of late. Flat winner, rated 109 after four runs over hurdles, lacks a recent run so might need this.
11th	13 11th (13) (200/1 -33%) Twilight Story	200 200/1(-33%)	(13) Twilight Story 200/1, Idaho gelding; dam moderate at 14f; tongue-tie fitted for the first time; faces a stiff task. Idaho gelding, dam unplaced, tongue tied for debut and best watched.
12th	2 12th (2) (40/1 +0%) Deanery Charlie	40 40/1(+0%)	(2) Deanery Charlie 40/1, Green and outclassed when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Punchestown on only start; all to do. Never figured on debut at Punchestown in April, off since, watch unless market speaks.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (7/4 +0%) Shuttle Diplomacy	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(11) Shuttle Diplomacy 7/4, Below form, possibly feeling a hard race when comfortably held in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; effective over 2m and suited by cut; Listed bumper winner placed at top level in that sphere; could make a winning hurdle debut if fit. Champion bumper third in March, too bad to be true latest, remains with potential.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (80/1 +20%) Diamond Island	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Diamond Island 80/1, Met trouble but never threatened on a mildly promising debut, comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Gowran Park last time; showed minor promise in 3m points, effective over 2½m under rules, unlikely to want shorter. Beaten 23l on hurdles' debut (hampered early), more needed dropped in trip.

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SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY has some strong bumper form in the book ahead of his hurdling debut. He was impressive in winning a Listed bumper at Limerick last year and was also third in the Champion Bumper at this year's Cheltenham Festival. King's Bucks landed a decent point-to-point at Ballindenisk in December last year and is of interest. He has been out once since then when runner-up in a Gowran Park bumper in March, but could come into his own jumping flights. Barry Connell's Eachtotheirown showed his talent in posting a couple of runner-up berths in bumpers, while Firebrand, Centreofattention and Treasure Memory will have their supporters.

SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY was bitterly disappointing when last seen but he is better than that and he could be hard to beat if at his best here

15:03 Galway 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Newbury (Class 1) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/4 +22%) Time To Turn	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(6) Time To Turn 7/4, Outclassed at top level when beaten 9l in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Group 1) at Longchamp last time; had been in good form prior; trainer in form; effective at 7f on good ground; drop in grade will suit though ground a concern. Drops back in class; leading player on his Ascot Listed win (penultimate start).
2	1 2nd (1) (16/1 +20%) Arabian Desert	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Arabian Desert 16/1, Improved on debut faced with drier ground when second beaten a neck in a maiden over 8f at York last time; bred to want at least a mile and has more to offer. Twice-raced colt who went close at York last time; bred to do better still.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +31%) Wechaad	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Wechaad 9/2, Well backed and produced a taking effort to come clear in a well-contested race when winning a nursery at Doncaster by 3 1/4l last time; effective at 6-7f on good to soft and good to firm; a nice type with more to come. Improving; emphatic success in Doncaster nursery last time; one to consider.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 +66%) Boiling Over	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(2) Boiling Over 11/2, Ran to best from off the pace when second beaten a neck in a nursery over 8f at York last time; visor first time; effective at 7f and 8f, consistent but testing ground is new. Chance of defying stiffer terms depends on how well he responds to headgear.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) Stellar Sunrise	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Stellar Sunrise 5/1, Trip suited and excellent effort from a wide draw in a strong race when winning a nursery at York by 2l last time; off a short break; suited by 7f, acts on good and good to firm; game performer who has been progressive. Successful at two major festivals; respected with further progress plausible.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/1 -57%) May Angel	11 11/1(-57%)	(3) May Angel 11/1, Improved but made a lot of use of and ground too quick to be ideal when beaten 7l in the Acomb Stakes (Group 3) at York last time; hood first time; top course jockey booked; suited by 7f and quite speedily bred; pedigree and action offer hope for easy ground. May settle better with hood now fitted and remains open to further progress.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/1 -200%) Pandemonium	9 9/1(-200%)	(4) Pandemonium 9/1, Converted easy task when winning a novice at Redcar by 2 1/4l last time; effective at 7f and acts on soft; big, good-looking colt and a bright prospect respected up in grade. Two from two; easily defied a penalty at Redcar last time; brings potential.

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Below par on testing ground in Group 1 company last time, the Listed winner Time To Turn could bounce back at this level. Stellar Sunrise competes on slow going for the first time after landing a competitive nursery at York in fine style, but a chance is taken PANDEMONIUM copes with this step up in class. The son of No Nay Never remains unbeaten, having returned the facile winner at Redcar last time, and his yard won this with a similar type in 2022.

Promising PANDEMONIUM has a much more interesting chance than bare ratings suggest and is first choice ahead of improving Wechaad.

15:10 Newbury (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Doncaster (Class 3) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +27%) The Resdev Scholar	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) The Resdev Scholar 4/1, Back to form when dropped in grade and minus headgear, winning a seller at Musselburgh by 2l last time. Suited by 7f and acts on good and good to firm ground; faces a tougher task back up in grade. Off the mark in Musselburgh seller 12 days ago but may prove vulnerable back in a nursery.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +25%) Colori Forever	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(2) Colori Forever 6/4, Ran to a similar level to debut when beaten 4 1/2l in an auction race at Newmarket last time. Effective at 7f, acts on good to firm and good; a likely type for nurseries though the ground may be a concern. Debut winner who was fifth of 26 in sales race next time; has potential off opening mark.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 -21%) Chapter	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(4) Chapter 10/3, Improved for the switch to soft turf when landing a handicap by a short-head off 74 at Salisbury last time. Effective at 7f, acts on soft and good ground; conditions look suitable and he may have more to offer. Short-head win on heavy going on nursery debut so he'll be unfazed by today's conditions.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +25%) Brotherhood Of Man	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Brotherhood Of Man 3/1, Probably raced too freely and was comfortably held in a novice at Sandown last time; had been in good form prior and the trainer remains in form. Effective at 7f, acts on good ground though his action may not suit soft. Flopped when last seen (gelded since) but promise in hot novices on first two starts.

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Colori Forever made a promising start when winning at Yarmouth before running with plenty of credit in a valuable sales race at Newmarket. An opening mark of 84 looks more than fair, but whether he handles testing ground or not is another matter. CHAPTER has no such worries following his nursery success at Salisbury, which came on heavy ground, and a 3lb rise is unlikely to stop him from progressing. Art Lover shaped at Kempton as though an extra furlong would benefit him and he appeals most of the remainder.

Preference is for CHAPTER, who won on heavy ground on last month's nursery debut at Salisbury and is taken to follow up.

15:15 Doncaster (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Kelso (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (14/1 -115%) Magnolia	14 14/1(-115%)	(8) Magnolia 14/1, Suited by the longer trip and improved on recent form when beaten 1 1/2l off 99 over 2m4f at Perth last time; still has a bit to find. 2m2f hurdles winner in France; best form here over further; perhaps best watched this time.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/4 +29%) Heart Above	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(5) Heart Above 5/4, From a yard that has won two of the last ten renewals; ran to form when appreciating a stiffer track to win a 2m2f handicap here by 4 1/2l off 99; consistent at 2–2 1/2m. Won over 2m2f off 6lb lower here last time (4th has won twice since); obvious chance.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 -7%) Two Auld Pals	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Two Auld Pals 15/2, Below form and found wanting for pace down the field in a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time; trainer in form; effective at 2m, acts on heavy and good; remains unexposed as a hurdler. Hexham winner in March 2024; disappointing on the Flat recently; others stronger.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +0%) Inca Prince	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Inca Prince 9/1, Needed the run and travelled well to a point before being comfortably held in a 2m1f Market Rasen handicap hurdle; enjoys making the running; off a short break and expected to improve. Three wins in 2021/2; had long break before latest run (below-par); should fare better.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +0%) Rossbridge	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Rossbridge 10/1, Outpaced and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Perth last time; likely to want further than 2m in time. Unexposed point/hurdle winner; should improve on his last run (first for 595 days); chance.
6th	11 6th (11) (50/1 +0%) Darkest Day	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Darkest Day 50/1, Made too much use of when down the field in a 2m4f Carlisle handicap hurdle last time; enjoys making the running; effective at 2–2 1/2m but regressive. 4-43 over hurdles, latest win in September 2023 (2m5f here); 10lb out of the handicap.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 +0%) Benson	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Benson 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Hexham last time after never travelling; returns from a break and looks regressive. Has won six times over hurdles, latest in January 2024; below-par since; best watched.
8th	10 8th (10) (10/1 +44%) Hourless	10 10/1(+44%)	(10) Hourless 10/1, Keen and raced wide before never threatening when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Hexham last time; returning from a break and currently out of form. Won on hurdles debut (for Alan King); some fair runs for this yard but a bit to prove now.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 -33%) Bathgate	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Bathgate 16/1, Up in trip and may not have stayed when comfortably held in a 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle last time; needed the run and is effective at 2m. Two wins last season; disappointing on last three starts and needs to bounce back.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (22/1 -193%) Star Of Guiting	22 22/1(-193%)	(2) Star Of Guiting 22/1, Below form when finishing a 5 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow on his most recent outing; fair mark on best juvenile form. Dual winner for Nigel-Twiston-Davies; cost £25,000 in May; stable debut; check the market.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (15/2 +53%) Well Educated	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(9) Well Educated 15/2, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a 2m4f Perth handicap hurdle last time; remains in moderate form. Four wins at Hexham, but latest was over C&D (2024); disappointing since; on a good mark.

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It could pay to stick with HEART ABOVE, given Dianne Sayer's charge usually saves his best for this track. He returned the ready winner over a longer trip here last month and Charlie Maggs' allowance negates most of a 6lb rise. Star Of Guiting placed at Ludlow when last in action in May and debuts for his new yard with a shout, while Two Auld Pals' stable has won the last two renewals and he could shape well back over timber.

A chance is taken on the unexposed ROSSBRIDGE, who was far from disgraced after a long break at Perth last time.

15:20 Kelso (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/9 +28%) Give It To Me Oj	0.444444 4/9(+28%)	(2) Give It To Me Oj 4/9, Improved again when winning a handicap at Epsom over 12f by 1 1/4l last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground. Progressive in both codes with strong juvenile form setting clear standard here. Standard-setter by some margin under both codes and all ground comes alike.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +20%) Hamlet's Night	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Hamlet's Night 4/1, Travelled strongly and won readily when improving to defy a penalty in a novice hurdle at Warwick by 5 1/2l last time. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground but best on a sound surface. Debut form strong and progressing so not dismissed up in grade. Useful Flat performer despite his maiden status and he's now 2-3 over hurdles.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 +6%) Loriko	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Loriko 15/2, Needed the run on stable debut when finishing third, beaten 7 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Effective at 2m and acts with some give in the ground. Showed useful form in France and has more to come for a top yard. Ex-French; only third in a Uttoxeter maiden but that run should have brought him on.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 +25%) Caballo De Guerra	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(1) Caballo De Guerra 15/2, Quickened clear readily for a highly promising hurdle debut when winning a novice hurdle at Kelso by 6 1/2l last time. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, and may have more to offer over hurdles. Lots to find on the figures but he did win well at Kelso and is unexposed.
5th	5 5th (5) (40/1 -43%) The Egyptian Ginge	40 40/1(-43%)	(5) The Egyptian Ginge 40/1, Ran to form when second, beaten a neck, in a bumper at Ludlow last time. Wears a hood for the first time. Showed minor promise in 2m bumpers but probably out of his depth on hurdle debut. Promising bumper efforts but this represents a massive ask on hurdling debut; now hooded.

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GIVE IT TO ME OJ landed a valuable handicap hurdle on the final day of last season at Sandown and looks like an exciting prospect. He should be primed for this assignment after a double on the Flat at Epsom last month and may have too much quality for Hamlet's Night, who has improved with each jumping start and was impressive in scoring at Warwick. French recruit Loriko showed promise on his British debut when third at Uttoxeter and improvement is likely, despite the step up in class.

This is all about GIVE IT TO ME OJ who was fourth in a Grade 1 last season and later beat his elders under a big weight at Sandown.

15:30 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:38 Galway 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (1/1 +43%) Will The Wise	1 1/1(+43%)	(11) Will The Wise 1/1, Travelled well but was out-battled late when second, beaten 1/2l, in a beginners' chase at this course on return from a break; effective from 2m2f to 3m and looks one for handicaps. Only worn down late in similar contest earlier in month; major chance of going one better.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +40%) Prends Garde A Toi	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Prends Garde A Toi 6/1, Below form but possibly flattered by Graded effort when fourth, beaten 9 1/4l, in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse; represents value on overall form with promise of more to come over fences. Absent since February but 125-rated hurdler could make a better chaser.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/4 +8%) Waterford Whispers	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(10) Waterford Whispers 11/4, From a yard with three wins in the last ten runnings; outpaced, hampered by a faller and needed the run when fourth, beaten 7l, in a Listowel novice chase; top jockey returns; wants around 2½m and should improve for the outing; the class angle in the race. Entitled to come on for Listowel comeback run; 130-rated and a major player.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 +0%) Koori Star	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Koori Star 14/1, Ran to form on chase debut but appeared to need a stiffer test when comfortably held in a 2m1f beginners' chase at Fairyhouse; consistent and should improve up in trip, though may ideally want further. Better for recent Fairyhouse debut chase effort although this trip on the short side.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -100%) Hermino Aa	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Hermino Aa 20/1, Below form when making too much use of himself and comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter; could be involved. Unconvincing over fences in Britain; likes it soft.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 +44%) Come Walk With Me	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Come Walk With Me 9/1, Below form when stepped up in trip on handicap debut, well beaten in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse; needs to improve. Good form in maiden hurdles was on softer ground; may need this on return.
7th	8 7th (8) (22/1 -10%) Promontory	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Promontory 22/1, May prefer better ground after finishing down the field in the 2m7f Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Listed) at Fairyhouse last time; hard to fancy. Lightly raced 8yo could have more to offer now sent chasing but trip looks inadequate.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 -83%) Alpesh Amin	33 33/1(-83%)	(1) Alpesh Amin 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse last time and has a bit to find on chase debut despite recent rain being a plus. Absent since pulled up in February but has run well fresh so don't rule out on chase debut.
9th	5 9th (5) (25/1 -14%) Me Wee Bonnie Lass	25 25/1(-14%)	(5) Me Wee Bonnie Lass 25/1, Unseated in a 2m4f beginners' chase at Gowran Park last time as race was developing; consistent but looks one for handicaps over fences. Okay chase debut effort at Listowel but unseated 3 out at Gowran since; others preferred.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -150%) Nolans Rocco	200 200/1(-150%)	(6) Nolans Rocco 200/1, Made mistakes and was outpaced but showed some improvement when well beaten in a 2m3f beginners' chase at Limerick; best suited by around 2½m and looks one for handicaps at best. Point-to-point winner (soft-to-heavy) well held in two attempts over fences; hard to fancy.

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WATERFORD WHISPERS and Will The Wise are both rated 130 and hold strong claims, with preference for the former. He has a second place in a beginners' chase at Navan behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner in the book and should be all the sharper from a seasonal reappearance fourth at Listowel. Will The Wise is a significant threat after just being collared in the closing stages over C&D this month. He has won a point-to-point, a bumper and two hurdle races. Pure Steel is a point-to-point winner who is sent over fences after landing a maiden hurdle at Cork in January, while Come Walk With Me and Prends Garde A Toi are chasing debutants with plenty of hurdle form.

Better for his Listowel comeback run WATERFORD WHISPERS can account for recent C&D second Will The Wise

15:38 Galway 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Newbury (Class 1) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 -5%) Hamish	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(3) Hamish 7/2, The yard has won two of the last five renewals. Below his best on ground not soft enough when 6l third in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot on his latest start. Suited by 1m4f and stays 1m6f; an admirable veteran with ground to suit. Distinguished 9yo, ground fine; rather disappointing latest but big chance if back to form.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 -33%) Ancient Wisdom	3 3/1(-33%)	(2) Ancient Wisdom 3/1, Probably needed the run when second, beaten a neck, in the Foundation Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Goodwood last time. The trainer is in form. Effective from 10f to 13f and best with plenty of cut; a big run looks likely under these conditions. Narrow defeat when finishing strongly in 1m2f Listed race last time (first run as gelding).
3	6 3rd (6) (22/1 -144%) Sea Scout	22 22/1(-144%)	(6) Sea Scout 22/1, Ran to form under a positive ride when 1/2l third in a Listed race at Saint-Cloud last time, following a short break. Effective up to 12f and acts on soft and good ground; capable of better but improvement is required now up in grade. Close, front-running third in French Listed contest (1m4f, very soft) gave renewed hope.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +20%) Mount Atlas	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Mount Atlas 8/1, The yard has won two of the last eight renewals. Ran to best from off the pace when second, beaten 1/2l, in the Stand Cup (Listed) at Chester last time. Suited by 12f, acts on any ground and likes it fast; needs more to win this. This has been a mostly solid campaign but he is held by Hamish on Chester result last time.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 +21%) Starzintheireyes	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(7) Starzintheireyes 11/2, The yard has won the last two renewals. Below his 2yo best but may have needed the run when beaten 3 1/2l in the Foundation Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Goodwood last time. Was in good form prior; effective at 10f and acts on good to soft; wellbeing to prove after that reappearance but remains unexposed. 2024 and belated reappearance all give some encouragement; stamina and class on dam's side.
6th	4 6th (4) (20/1 +0%) Military Academy	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Military Academy 20/1, Ran as though something was amiss when comfortably held in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot last time. Blinkers are applied for the first time. Suited by 1m4f and best with some give; something to prove at present with headgear now tried. Pipped by Hamish at Goodwood in June; poor show latest start, so there's a headgear change.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 -40%) Revoir	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Revoir 14/1, The yard has won the last two renewals. Ran to form despite meeting trouble when 3/4l third in the Princess Royal Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time. Effective from 10f to 12f and acts on any ground; consistent but needs to find a bit more. Close at Newmarket (1m4f Group 3) latest but much better is required; headgear reinstated.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 +18%) Miss Wong	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Miss Wong 33/1, Well backed and ran to form when second, beaten a neck, in a handicap at Newmarket last time. Suited by 11/12f and acts on soft and good ground; a progressive filly but faces a tough task in this company. Improving every time in handicaps but a mighty leap forward is required at this level.
9th	1 9th (1) (3/1 +65%) Al Aasy	3 3/1(+65%)	(1) Al Aasy 3/1, The yard has won two of the last five renewals. Ran below form against a pace bias when beaten 4 1/4l in the CMG Group Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown last time. Effective from 10f to 14f, acts on any ground but best on good to firm; may be vulnerable here. Acts on soft; leading form chance if the ground is okay but there's a concern about heavy.

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ANCIENT WISDOM steps back up in distance with a leading chance. He won a Group 3 over 1m5f at Newmarket last season and Charlie Appleby's charge looks primed to run a big race here off the back of last month's neck defeat over 1m2f at Goodwood. The old trooper Hamish is not out of this if back to his best, having beaten Mount Atlas at Chester last month, while the former's stablemate Al Aasy could also prove competitive. Starzintheireyes remains unexposed but has plenty to find with the selection.

Ancient Wisdom beat the reappearing STARZINTHEIREYES last month but the latter shaped as a 2yo as if he's tailormade for this test.

15:45 Newbury (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Doncaster (Class 3) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (11/1 -38%) Desperate Dan	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) Desperate Dan 11/1, Scored by a length off 78 at Windsor two starts back, then ran to form when fourth beaten 3l off 82 last time. Suited by 8f and acts on heavy or good ground; another solid run likely. Acts well in the mud but latest Nottingham fourth was only respectable.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/2 +0%) Galeron	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(3) Galeron 15/2, Ran to form despite challenging wide, beaten 3 1/4l off 94 at Goodwood last time. Usually held up; effective at 7f or 8f, handles all goings and suited by cut; should remain competitive. On three-year losing run but recent in-frame efforts show he's competitive from his mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 +22%) Valvano	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Valvano 7/2, Not far off best, too keen and not clear run beaten 2l off 94 over 9f at Yarmouth last time; effective 10-12f on S, G; below best of late but excuses. Travelled strongly down in trip when third over 1m1f latest; acts well in mud; player.
4	10 4th (10) (50/1 -52%) Intrusively	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Intrusively 50/1, Again below best after a slow start, finishing down the field in a handicap at Haydock most recent. First-time visor applied; effective at 6f or 7f and acts on good ground; visor could help sharpen him up. 1-11, running poorly at Haydock last month; first-time visor needs to have positive effect.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -40%) Ata Rangi	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Ata Rangi 14/1, Won by 1 1/4l off 83 over 7f at Haydock two starts ago; below form when up in trip to a mile on easy ground last time. Suited by 8f and acts on soft or good ground; needs to bounce back with ground a concern. Handles mud; two handicap wins since joining Ed Walker but below par latest.
6th	5 6th (5) (15/8 +53%) High Degree	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(5) High Degree 15/8, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Ascot last time after dropping in trip. Off a short break; suited by 8f and acts on a sound surface; has a bigger effort in him. Lightly raced 3yo from top yard who is going the right way; plenty to like.
7th	14 7th (14) (10/1 +17%) Look Back Smiling	10 10/1(+17%)	(14) Look Back Smiling 10/1, Below form but didn't get the best of trips, beaten 1 1/2l in a seller at Newcastle last time. Effective at 7f or 8f and suited by plenty of cut; better than the latest showing suggests. Some good runs in handicaps this year but now 0-17 since Spring Mile win in March 2024.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -60%) Theoryofeverything	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Theoryofeverything 16/1, A bit below best when coming from off the pace, beaten 5l in a handicap at Ascot last time, having been in good form before that. Effective at 8f and acts on soft or good ground; remains above last winning mark. Couple of solid runs this autumn but only tenth in Balmoral at Ascot last weekend.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 -60%) Empirestateofmind	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Empirestateofmind 16/1, Scored by a neck off 84 at Ayr in August, then ran to form when second in a seller at Newcastle latest. Effective at 7f or 8f and acts on any ground; in form but faces a tougher task here. Consistent form figures lately but in sellers last three and this much more competitive.
10th	12 10th (12) (28/1 -27%) Canvas	28 28/1(-27%)	(12) Canvas 28/1, Won by 3/4l off 80 at York two runs ago; stamina looked an issue when back up to 10f last time. Effective at 8f and acts on good or good to firm; this drop in trip should suit. Good year, including two C&D wins; faded over 1m2f latest but this more suitable.
11th	13 11th (13) (40/1 -122%) Titian	40 40/1(-122%)	(13) Titian 40/1, Below form after a wide trip, finishing down the field in a 10f handicap at York most recent. Effective between 8f and 10f and acts on soft or good ground; excuses latest and capable of better. Only 1lb above mark he defied at York in June and goes well on soft.
12th	9 12th (9) (14/1 0%) Sheriff's Court	14 14/1(0%)	(9) Sheriff's Court 14/1, Produced a poor effort, beaten 8l in a handicap at Kempton last time. Off a short break; suited by 1m and acts on soft and all-weather surfaces; below form since his mark went up. Below par on AW latest but 2-2 on soft/heavy, including Carlisle handicap in August.
13th	8 13th (8) (16/1 -220%) Walsingham	16 16/1(-220%)	(8) Walsingham 16/1, Ran to form despite wide trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 81 at Ascot last time; off a short-break; suited by 8f, acts on Hy, G; progressive and should go well again. 3-3 in 1m handicaps in 2025, the latest on soft at Ascot; should remain very competitive.
14th	4 14th (4) (20/1 +0%) Chic Colombine	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Chic Colombine 20/1, Never involved with stamina stretched, beaten 8 1/2l in a 10f handicap at Newmarket last time. Trainer in good form. Effective at 7f or 8f and acts on soft or good to firm; this drop in trip looks a good move. Went close in Group 3 last summer but has struggled since.

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Valvano bounced back from a poor effort at Epsom when third at Yarmouth and the drop in trip looks an interesting move, with this being his first appearance over a mile since finishing second to subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech at Kempton in April 2024. Walsingham is unbeaten this year and should remain competitive after a 3lb rise for his Ascot success. However, the less-exposed HIGH DEGREE may prove to be the answer, with the son of Too Darn Hot having every chance of taking advantage of an ease in grade.

Valvano is interesting back at 1m but preference is for lightly raced William Haggas 3yo HIGH DEGREE.

15:50 Doncaster (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Kelso (Class 2) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +22%) Duke Of Deception	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Duke Of Deception 7/1, Well handicapped, up 2lb with form franked; ran to form when landing a handicap by 8l off 119 at beloved Haydock last time; has a solid chance. Absent since spring success; now 5lb out of weights in better race.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 -267%) Olivers Travels	11 11/1(-267%)	(2) Olivers Travels 11/1, Improved again when suited by a stiff test, landing a handicap by 8 1/2l off 130 over 3m at Uttoxeter last time; the further he goes the better; a strong stayer who is progressive on a sound surface. Bids for hat-trick, having won well in last two outings; better than ever.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +79%) Charlie Uberalles	3.333333 10/3(+79%)	(4) Charlie Uberalles 10/3, Below form up in trip when fourth beaten 14l in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Cartmel last time; enjoys making the running; returns from a short break and looks on a stiff mark. May need a drop back in trip; gained his wins this term over 2m5f.
4	8 4th (8) (7/2 +61%) Snipe	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(8) Snipe 7/2, Ran to form benefiting from a stiff test down in trip when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Worcester last time; ideally wants 3m and should come on for the run. Losing run is mounting up but he's fairly useful on his day and could go well.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -33%) Grozni	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Grozni 16/1, Ran to form appreciating the drying ground when fourth beaten 13l in the Scottish Grand National over 4m at Ayr last time; well treated on old form; others more reliable. Ran respectably in the Scottish National when last seen; debut for new yard.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/4 +63%) Cadell	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(6) Cadell 9/4, Well backed but below form off a revised mark when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase over 2m7f here last time; in good form prior; remains a threat. Record of 2-6 as a novice chaser last term featured a C&D win under Alan Doyle.

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The veteran Elvis Mail has won the last two renewals and cannot be ruled out with any confidence. He should confirm running with last year's second Famous Bridge, but OLIVERS TRAVELS could prove a tougher nut to crack. Mickey Bowen's progressive chaser followed his convincing win at Cartmel with an even better effort when scoring easily at Uttoxeter last month and the hat-trick beckons. Snipe is back up in trip and may prove best of the rest.

Second-season chaser CADELL (nap) gets the vote ahead of stablemate Whistle Stop Tour.

15:55 Kelso (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Cheltenham (Class 2) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +36%) Leave Of Absence	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Leave Of Absence 9/2, A thorough stayer whose latest form has been franked. Improved when winning a handicap chase at Newbury over 2m7f by 2½l last time. Enjoys making the running but still has a bit to find. Impressed at Newbury in March; sound jumper who should give this a good go from the front.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -63%) Pied Piper	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Pied Piper 13/2, The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. He was well held by less exposed rivals when 22l third in the ODS Engineering Novice Chase (Grade 3) over 2m4f at Tipperary. Effective at 2½m and unexposed at 3m, he sets the standard but may be vulnerable to an improver. Below best of late but would be a strong contender on these terms if back on song.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +50%) Sporting Glory	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Sporting Glory 6/1, The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Made mistakes, was outpaced, rallied and showed minor promise when fourth, beaten 9l, in a beginners' chase over 2m2f at Sligo last time. Needs further than 2m and should come on for the reappearance. Ran okay on chase debut at Sligo but no more than that and his jumping was a bit scruffy.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 -209%) Anyway	8.5 17/2(-209%)	(2) Anyway 17/2, May not have stayed when well beaten in the Kerry National (Grade 3) over 3m at Listowel last time. Has some good course form. Effective at around 2½m and may not stay further. Failed to fire over 3m in Kerry National but the trip is worth another go; smart at 2m4f.
5th	4 5th (4) (2/1 +27%) Intense Approach	2 2/1(+27%)	(4) Intense Approach 2/1, Returned to form after a break when making a winning chase debut in a beginners' chase over 2m7f at Galway by 3/4l last time. More to come over staying trips based on his useful hurdle form, and he needs good ground. Strong claims. Did well over hurdles and won a competitive beginners' chase at Galway in August.
6th	7 6th (7) (4/1 -14%) Welcom To Cartries	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Welcom To Cartries 4/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 4¼l, in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Newbury on his latest start. Previous Graded chase form franked. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time, and he may be competitive back over fences with sights lowered. Useful hurdler but a well-built gelding who should do even better over fences.
7th	3 7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Baltic Bird	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Baltic Bird 40/1, Failed to stay when 16l third in a novice chase over 3m at Clonmel on his latest start. Form of chase win had knocks. Effective from 2m4f to 2m6f but may not get 3m. Has won all sorts during his career; 1-3 over fences; bit on his plate at these weights.

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Jockey bookings suggest that Pied Piper is probably the pick of Gordon Elliott's two entrants, while Galway winner Intense Approach and Baltic Bird enhance the possibility of an Irish-trained winner emerging. However, LEAVE OF ABSENCE looks a fair prospect for staying events in this discipline and the lightly-raced eight-year-old could be tough to deal with if replicating the dominant effort he posted at Newbury when last seen.

His one run at about 3m was underwhelming but ANYWAY shaped like a stayer when second over shorter at last season's Festival.

16:05 Cheltenham (Class 2) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:13 Galway 21f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +50%) Sportinthepark	5 5/1(+50%)	(8) Sportinthepark 5/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 20l, in the Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2) over 2m at Punchestown last time; returning from a long layoff; effective at 2m, handles ground with cut, and progressing over fences. Could be well treated back over hurdles. Absent 11 months but potentially interesting off 15lb lower mark than chasing.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -38%) Grann's Boy	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Grann's Boy 11/2, Improved again up in trip on his Flat return when landing a handicap by a head off 57 over 2m at Thurles last time; trainer in good form and effective from 12-16f on ground with some give. Hugely progressive in both codes. Hat-trick seeker unproven over this far, contender if staying.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -40%) Ataboycharlie	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Ataboycharlie 14/1, Made a bad error and did not find much before being comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse last time; not given a hard race and returns from a long layoff off potentially generous mark. Jumping a let down chasing last term; back hurdling but this far a trip a concern.
4	13 4th (13) (6/1 +40%) Artic Lane	6 6/1(+40%)	(13) Artic Lane 6/1, Made too much use of up in trip and failed to get home when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Kilbeggan last time; drop in trip a plus but inconsistent. Stamina remains a concern here on return from five months' absence.
5th	11 5th (11) (12/1 +14%) Fighting Fit	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Fighting Fit 12/1, Probably needed the run when well beaten in the Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3) over 2m4f at Punchestown last time. This a likely prep for chasing. Better chaser though below best last term; back from six months' absence and may need this.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 +12%) Cato's Revenge	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Cato's Revenge 22/1, Couldn't go the gallop when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Cork last time; in good form beforehand and usually held up. Regressive in light campaign last season; others preferred on return.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 +20%) Shannon Royale	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Shannon Royale 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Fairyhouse last time; wears a tongue-tie for the first time and likes to race prominently; inconsistent and mark looks stiff back over hurdles. Chasing career regressed last term for Gordon Elliott; back hurdling on yard debut.
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 +20%) Donkey Years	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Donkey Years 16/1, Did not travel and looked awkward again when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Listowel last time; an inconsistent veteran. Soundly beaten when attempting repeat Listowel win last month; has it to prove now.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 -17%) Make Good	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Make Good 14/1, Scored by 5l off 66 over 2m1f at Clonmel on his penultimate start; effective at 12f but best around 2m; acts on good ground though prefers some cut; a former Graded hurdle winner with more to come on the Flat. Looks attractively treated in this sphere. Good form on the Flat of late; first run over hurdles since January 2024; respected.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (20/1 +20%) Da Capo Glory	20 20/1(+20%)	(2) Da Capo Glory 20/1, Badly hampered by a loose horse and had too much to do when down the field in the Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed) over 3m at Punchestown last time; returns after a lengthy absence and could feature if fit and ready to go. Goes well fresh, ideally wants it softer.
10th	6 10th (6) (9/1 +10%) Hgranca De Thaix	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Hgranca De Thaix 9/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m at Gowran Park last time; well treated on chase form; should be capable of showing some improvement. Last year's fourth when favourite; interesting if market support arrives.
11th	14 11th (14) (11/2 -38%) Paul Collins	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(14) Paul Collins 11/2, Needed every yard and ran to form when landing a handicap by a neck off 107 here last time; usually held up; effective from 2m to 2¾m and handles any ground; consistent over hurdles. Recent C&D winner up 4lb but respected off a light weight.
12th	12 12th (12) (12/1 -200%) Rue Taylor	12 12/1(-200%)	(12) Rue Taylor 12/1, Not clear run but improved up in trip when winning a novice hurdle over 3m1f at Wexford by 2l last time; completely unexposed; slight drop in trip a worry but a leading contender. Relished stamina test for 3m win when last seen in April; likely more to offer.
13th	5 13th (5) (40/1 -21%) Digby	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Digby 40/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Punchestown last time; effective over 3m, good ground important; had been in good form earlier this summer but recent rain a concern. Expected to come on for recent hurdles comeback but yet to win off this high a mark.
14th	15 14th (15) (15/2 +38%) The Miracle Man	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(15) The Miracle Man 15/2, Improved again when beaten 7l in the Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Listed) over 2m7f at Fairyhouse last time; in good form beforehand and still has more to offer. Ended last term on a progressive note; 3lb wrong but don't rule out, goes well fresh.

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SPORTINTHEPARK could be on a nice mark back over hurdles on his seasonal debut. The Noel Meade-trained gelding was impressive around here when winning a rated novice chase on this card last year. He wasn't disgraced in a Grade 2 subsequently and a mark of 120 could be lenient in this sphere. Grann's Boy arrives in fine form and has to be respected. He has won three of his last four and was unlucky here on the other outing, getting a bump early and also making a mistake which knocked him back. Rue Taylor showed improvement when winning at Wexford and is another to consider.

Perhaps MAKE GOOD can transfer his good recent Flat form to hurdles here, having been a Grade 2 Cheltenham winner in earlier days

16:13 Galway 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:19 Newbury (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -14%) A La Prochaine	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) A La Prochaine 4/1, Yard won this last year; 27 Feb; 550,000gns Lope De Vega filly; half-sister to Mr Hollywood, high-class at 12f; dam smart at 11f; top trainer. 550,000gns yearling; by Lope De Vega; notable connections; interesting debutante.
2	4 2nd (4) (17/2 +6%) Gone By	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(4) Gone By 17/2, Yard won this last year; 1 May; 140,000 euros Gleneagles filly; half-sister to Expert Choice, very useful at 7f; top trainer. 140,000euros yearling; by Gleneagles; part of the Beckett trio; check the betting.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 -54%) Hoseki	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Hoseki 10/1, 23 Mar; 75,000 euros Saxon Warrior filly; dam smart at 10f; top course jockey; top trainer who can get them ready first time; likely type. 75,000euros yearling; by Saxon Warrior; major stable; market instructive.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -14%) Tabasko	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Tabasko 16/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when 6l third in a novice at Haydock on her latest start; likely to appreciate 10f in time and has improvement in her. Back in a deeper field and needs improvement to get off the mark.
5th	9 5th (9) (5/6 +49%) Thankfully	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(9) Thankfully 5/6, Shaped with plenty of promise on debut when third, beaten 2 1/4l in a 7f maiden at Sandown; off a short break since and should build on that effort; effective at 7f and acts on good to soft ground. Promising third at Sandown and the form has been strongly boosted; leading contender.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 -20%) Lovers Leap	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Lovers Leap 12/1, Showed a game attitude but went too hard early when 2 1/2l fourth in a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton on debut; returns after a short break and bred to be a miler with expected normal improvement. Showed promise with fourth of nine at Wolverhampton; open to progress.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/1 -82%) Avarona	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Avarona 10/1, Yard won this last year; 8 Mar; Camelot filly; half-sister to Perfect Alibi, very smart from 13f to 14f; dam very smart at 12f; top trainer. Camelot filly; one of three newcomers for Ralph Beckett; heed the market signals.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -32%) Anuradha	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Anuradha 33/1, Showed promise despite greenness on debut when well beaten in a 7f maiden at Newmarket; bred to be effective from 8f to 10f and should improve from that initial run. Made some late headway over 7f at Newmarket; may do better.

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An intriguing novice stakes with plenty of blue bloods to choose from. It can pay to side with the experience of THANKFULLY, though, who showed plenty of promise on her debut at Sandown over 7f when running on well for third late in the piece. With improvement likely over further, she is preferred over newcomer Avarona, who is a half-sister to a Listed winner and hails from the yard that won this contest last year. Bred in the purple, being related to stable stalwart Al Aasy, Hoseki must also enter calculations.

The most appealing contenders are form pick THANKFULLY and particularly interesting debutante A La Prochaine.

16:19 Newbury (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Doncaster (Class 2) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (4/1 +47%) Crowd Quake	4 4/1(+47%)	(9) Crowd Quake 4/1, Back to form, although again in front too soon when third beaten 1/2l off 86 last time. Effective from 10f to 12f, acts on soft and good to firm; remains progressive. Prolific this year and close third at Nottingham latest; in the mix if handling the ground.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 -27%) Have Secret	14 14/1(-27%)	(10) Have Secret 14/1, Wide but back to something like best form when beaten 3l off 89 at York last time. Effective at 10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm, and is down again in the weights. York sixth was a step back in the right direction and he may be able to take another today.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 -50%) Grey Cuban	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Grey Cuban 15/2, Improved down in trip and grade to land a handicap by 1/2l off 105 at York last time. Best around 10f, acts on soft and good ground; new mark asks more but he has been very progressive of late. C&D winner; defied top weight at York recently; up just 2lb; can produce another bold show.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +25%) Immediate Effect	9 9/1(+25%)	(12) Immediate Effect 9/1, Too keen and failed to stay the longer trip when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap here last time. In good form prior; effective from 8f to 9f, acts on good and good to soft; stamina to prove, especially on deep ground. Below par over C&D last month but this 3yo has e-w claims on his consistent summer form.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/1 +8%) Savvy Victory	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Savvy Victory 11/1, Predictably struggled in the Cambridgeshire, beaten 7l in a 9f handicap at Newmarket last time. Best around 10f and suited by plenty of give; this looks less competitive. Below last winning mark but has failed to threaten across his seven runs since March.
6th	5 6th (5) (85/40 +53%) Alpha Crucis	2.125 85/40(+53%)	(5) Alpha Crucis 85/40, Ran to form down in trip when beaten 1 1/4l off 93 over 8f at Goodwood last time. Effective from 8f to 10f, wants give in the ground, and looks reasonably handicapped. Two-time heavy-ground winner who ran well in this last year and arrives in good form.
7th	11 7th (11) (11/1 -10%) Sportingsilvermine	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Sportingsilvermine 11/1, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off 84 over 11f at Kempton last time. Effective from 10f to 12f, acts on any ground, and remains admirably consistent. Won two in a row in spring and a string of good efforts in defeat since, including here.
8th	3 8th (3) (28/1 -12%) Majestic	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Majestic 28/1, Looked a non-stayer when down the field in a 13f handicap at Newbury last time. Best up to 10f, acts on heavy and good to firm, but his current mark looks stiff. Well beaten last month but over 13.2f; his handicap wins have come at 1m1f/1m2f.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 0%) Square D'alboni	18 18/1(0%)	(7) Square D'alboni 18/1, Made too much use of the pace and again below form when well beaten in a handicap here latest. Blinkers go on first time; effective from 10f to 12f, suited by plenty of give, but yet to build on his 2yo form. 2yo Listed winner on heavy last October but disappointing in the main this season.
10th	6 10th (6) (7/1 +22%) Fantasy Believer	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Fantasy Believer 7/1, Scored by 3/4l off 89 here on his penultimate start; below that form when too keen and ridden more forward last time. Effective from 10f to 12f, acts on soft and good to firm; conditions suit if bouncing back. Soundly beaten at Epsom last time but won over C&D on soft previously; not ruled out.

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EL BURHAN benefited from cut in the ground when producing a career-best effort at Ayr last time and the son of New Bay makes plenty of appeal once again, despite a 6lb rise from the handicapper. Alpha Crucis has run well on his last couple of starts and Ashley Lewis' 5lb allowance is likely to aid his cause. Others to consider include Fantasy Believer, who won over C&D on his penultimate appearance, and Crowd Quake.

The 3yo EL BURHAN was a rejuvenated winner at Ayr and could still have more left in the tank. He's the pick ahead of Alpha Crucis.

16:25 Doncaster (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Kelso (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/4 +44%) Thistle Ask	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(4) Thistle Ask 5/4, Benefited from positive tactics, improving from his debut when winning a 2m handicap by 4 1/2l off 108 at Musselburgh last time; returns from a long layoff, effective at 2m on good to soft and good ground; wears bandages and has been lightly raced, suggesting he can be tricky to keep sound but looks on very generous mark. Won at Musselburgh when last seen; still unexposed over fences; new stable.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 -38%) Rare Edition	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(1) Rare Edition 9/4, Fell in a handicap chase over 2m at Doncaster last time when under pressure; good mark on hurdle form; this is his second run since a wind operation and he could be involved. Still has low mileage over fences and has won when fresh; interesting on reappearance.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 -8%) Netywell	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Netywell 7/1, Pulled up in a 2m handicap chase at Perth on his latest start; with his trainer in good form, he may be competitive but could do with some rain. Ran creditably off current mark over C&D on penultimate appearance.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -17%) Garde Des Champs	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Garde Des Champs 7/1, Outpaced and well held by better treated rivals when fourth, beaten 9 1/2l, in a handicap chase here last time; with the trainer in form, he's probably best at 2m, though consistent with a modest strike rate. Reasonably consistent but still has a modest strike-rate.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 -29%) Aeros Luck	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Aeros Luck 9/1, Ran below form when well beaten in a handicap chase at Killarney last time; returns from a short break after a busy summer campaign. Market may indicate whether a revival is expected on debut for new connections.

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Rare Edition goes particularly well fresh and may well have more to offer on just his fifth start over the larger obstacles. Aeros Luck has struggled since winning at Punchestown in June, but a change of scenery could just freshen him up. However, it is difficult to ignore the credentials of THISTLE ASK. Now in the care of Dan Skelton, he went up 7lb for his Musselburgh victory in February and the lightly-raced gelding appears likely to have further improvement to come.

The most interesting contenders are the southern raiders RARE EDITION (narrowly preferred) and Thistle Ask.

16:30 Kelso (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 -56%) Chicker	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) Chicker 7/2, Overcame greenness for an easy win on bumper debut when scoring by 6l at Worcester. Yard has won three of the last ten renewals. Effective at 2m on good ground and debut form has been emphatically franked; more to come after a short break. Created good impression when winning comfortably on debut at Worcester.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/2 +17%) Le Beau Madrik	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(8) Le Beau Madrik 5/2, Travelled well but was green and threw the race away on a promising bumper debut when runner-up beaten a length over 2m2f at Plumpton. Effective at 2m on good ground; debut form franked and should improve significantly for the experience. Clear second to Willie Mullins-trained newcomer in quite valuable race at Plumpton; player.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 -100%) Bells Grove	11 11/1(-100%)	(6) Bells Grove 11/1, Ran to form and possibly hit the front a bit too soon when second beaten a neck in a bumper over 2m2f at Downpatrick last time. Effective at 2m2f on yielding and good ground; in form and latest run boosted. Placed on both starts; respected Irish stable has excellent strike-rate in British bumpers.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 +12%) Hans Lippershey	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Hans Lippershey 22/1, Ran to form when second beaten 9l in a bumper at Worcester last time. Effective at 2m on good ground though form so far nothing special. Made the frame on both outings in the spring but needs to take good step forward.
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 -136%) Wonder Flying	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Wonder Flying 33/1, Masked Marvel gelding who is likely to need this initial experience. Half-brother to a French Listed winner; has fairly good standard to reach on debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (15/2 +25%) Crossgales King	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Crossgales King 15/2, Improved a little from debut when beaten 6 1/2l in a bumper at Ayr last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. In fair form in the spring. Fifth in always-competitive Ayr race on Scottish National day; can make presence felt here.
7th	4 7th (4) (80/1 -21%) Escort'kheops	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Escort'kheops 80/1, Outpaced and hampered late on a promising bumper debut when beaten 6 1/4l over 2m1f at Newcastle. Already looks as though he will need further than 2m. Quite a promising rules debut in run-of-the-mill Newcastle bumper; tough task here, though.
8th	10 8th (10) (6/1 +57%) Not Without Danger	6 6/1(+57%)	(10) Not Without Danger 6/1, Raced wide on a promising bumper debut behind a more experienced rival when runner-up beaten 1 1/2l at Ffos Las. Effective at 2m and should progress a little. Kept on well for second at Ffos Las in April; needs to build on that performance.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/2 +45%) Collanisi	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(2) Collanisi 11/2, Showed promise on bumper debut, possibly doing a bit too much too soon when third beaten a length at Ffos Las. Trainer in form and returns from a long layoff. Effective at 2m with cut and could do better but needs to step up in grade. Shaped with promise when third at Ffos Las last November but needs improvement.
10th	9 10th (9) (33/1 0%) Le Fabuleux Buck's	33 33/1(0%)	(9) Le Fabuleux Buck's 33/1, Buck's Boum gelding from a stable in good form but may just need this outing. French-bred newcomer; stable has modest strike-rate in bumpers.
11th	5 11th (5) (7/2 +42%) Antarctic Legend	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) Antarctic Legend 7/2, 115,000gns Crystal Ocean gelding; dam was very useful over 12f. From a flat yard with a top jockey booked, his claims look obvious. Rare bumper runner for respected Flat stable; booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye.

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CHICKER looked a decent prospect when he quickened up nicely to win cosily on his introduction at Worcester in August. The Fergal O'Brien-trained four-year-old picks up a 4lb penalty and will need to raise his game, but that was a very promising display and he readily looks the pick of those with experience. Le Beau Madrik, Bells Grove and Collanisi are all works in progress and warrant betting checks, while Antarctic Legend is an attractively-bred newcomer to bear in mind.

One of two to sprint clear of the others when second in a fairly valuable Plumpton bumper in April, LE BEAU MADRIK gets the nod.

16:40 Cheltenham (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Galway 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (17/2 +0%) Grace Faraday	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(5) Grace Faraday 17/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 11l, in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f here last time. The trainer is in form; effective at 2m6f and possibly worth another go at 3m off generous mark. On last winning mark, positive signs here latest, stamina to prove for this trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (15/2 -67%) Gerrys Wish	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(7) Gerrys Wish 15/2, Improved up in trip when beaten a neck off 96 at Perth last time. Effective from 2–3m on good ground, may have a bit more to offer, and arrives in good form. Went close on good ground at Perth latest, chance on that but softer ground a big worry.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +53%) Barryroe Madam	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(2) Barryroe Madam 15/2, Below form but stayed the longer trip well when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Tipperary last time. Beaten by a well-treated rival the run before and probably wants 3m. Won off 10lb lower in May, h'capper may be in charge now, would prefer better ground.
4	15 4th (15) (8/1 +43%) Queen Kulina	8 8/1(+43%)	(15) Queen Kulina 8/1, Never put into the race on return from a break when beaten 8l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Killarney last time. Effective around 2½m and should come on for the run. Pleasing run after layoff latest, place claims but probably doesn't want it too soft.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 +6%) Johnny Cakes	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Johnny Cakes 15/2, Ran to form when third, beaten 5¼l, in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan most recently. Has a bit to find on these terms. Heavy ground winner off 8lb lower, off since solid third in April, go well if fit.
6th	13 6th (13) (9/1 -50%) Love Bite	9 9/1(-50%)	(13) Love Bite 9/1, Returned to form up in trip in first-time cheekpieces when landing a 2m7f handicap by 2l off 75 at Tipperary last time. Stamina for staying trips but inconsistent. Surprise winner latest in new cheekpieces (retained), up 6lb, softer ground a worry.
7th	6 7th (6) (17/2 +39%) Navy Waves	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Navy Waves 17/2, Scored by 2¼l off 84 over 2m6f here three starts back. Every chance and ran to form when eighth, beaten 10l off 89 last time. Effective from 2–3m and acts on yielding ground but is best on a sound surface. Won over 22.5f here in Sept', midfield twice since, may be in handicapper's grip for now.
8th	11 8th (11) (14/1 +13%) Swing Time	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Swing Time 14/1, Ran to form when beaten 8½l in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective from 2–2½m on good ground. 0-7, weakened over 2m4f latest, not sure this longer trip will suit, tongue tie tried.
9th	18 9th (18) (14/1 +30%) Back The West	14 14/1(+30%)	(18) Back The West 14/1, Ran to form but was comfortably held in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Tipperary last time. Exposed maiden. 0-22 under Rules, best form on good ground, hard to fancy on recent showings.
17	17 \|U\| (17) (16/1 +20%) Winter Carnival	16 16/1(+20%)	(17) Winter Carnival 16/1, Below form when down the field in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe most recently and may prefer easier ground. Has plenty to do. Maiden, capable of running well off this mark, might need this after 197 day break.
10th	10 10th (10) (18/1 +28%) Hard Target	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Hard Target 18/1, Did not find much when comfortably held in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Roscommon last time and remains out of form. On long losing run, well handicapped and yard in form but hard to fancy on recent showings.
11th	16 11th (16) (28/1 +15%) Wild As Fire	28 28/1(+15%)	(16) Wild As Fire 28/1, Outpaced but showed promise on chase debut over a trip that looked sharp enough when 19l third in a 2m3f handicap chase at Punchestown. Wears cheekpieces for the first time; returning from a long layoff. Effective 2½–3m and suited by cut. 0-11, best run came in a chase latest, lacks a recent run, best watched on return.
12th	14 12th (14) (28/1 +15%) Hakensack	28 28/1(+15%)	(14) Hakensack 28/1, Made mistakes but ran to form when down the field in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Gowran Park most recently. Yet to show much over hurdles though point form suggests 3m may suit. Modest form in points and maiden hurdles, can only watch on handicap debut.
13th	19 13th (19) (9/1 +10%) Oneforthefairgreen	9 9/1(+10%)	(19) Oneforthefairgreen 9/1, Made mistakes but ran to form on stable debut when comfortably held in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Killarney, looking in need of the run. Effective from 2½–3m and could build on that effort. Maiden, 7-2 fav' on stable debut latest and ran respectably, not discounted.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (13/2 +74%) The Eggler	6.5 13/2(+74%)	(12) The Eggler 13/2, Upped in trip and failed to get home when well beaten in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Tipperary latest. Effective from 2m–2m6f but stamina to prove for 3m. Shaped like this trip might suit here on penultimate, could outrun odds if handles ground.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 -127%) Survivors Sister	25 25/1(-127%)	(3) Survivors Sister 25/1, Improved on her final qualifying run when second, beaten 12l, in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f here latest. Modest form so far but may improve now upped to 3m, though her opening mark looks stiff enough. Handicap debutante, bred for this sort of trip, worth monitoring in the market.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

GERRYS WISH ran a big race when stepped up in trip at Perth last month and looks capable of taking a prize of this standard off her current mark. The El Salvador filly lost out by a neck in a tight three-way finish and still looks relatively unexposed. Johnny Cakes was in good form when last seen and might be a danger on his return. He got going a bit too late in Kilbeggan in April and is only 1lb higher now. The well-bred Love Bite gained an important win at Tipperary earlier this month and could be competitive again, despite a 6lb rise.

THE EGGLER shaped like this trip would suit here on his penultimate start so a chance is taken on him rebounding from a poor run latest

16:45 Galway 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Newbury (Class 3) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +5%) Atherstone Warrior	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(6) Atherstone Warrior 10/3, Ran to near his best from off the pace when landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off 75 at Sandown last time. Effective from 8-10f and acts on heavy and good ground; needs more up in the weights. Scampered just over 5l clear at Sandown (1m2f, soft) on latest outing; respected up 10lb.
2	13 2nd (13) (12/1 -100%) Northwest Passage	12 12/1(-100%)	(13) Northwest Passage 12/1, Too keen but still ran to form when landing a handicap by 15l off 66 at Salisbury last time. Effective from 8-10f and probably acts on any going; more needed now back up in the weights. Up 9lb today but he seemed to turn a major corner with 15l win at Salisbury (1m2f, heavy).
3	12 3rd (12) (22/1 +12%) Tiger	22 22/1(+12%)	(12) Tiger 22/1, Stamina may have been an issue when beaten 7l in a handicap at York last time. Effective at 9f and still finding his level in Britain. Ex-French; 40-1 for both British races but with promise in his York 1m2f display last time.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 +0%) Something Splendid	11 11/1(+0%)	(9) Something Splendid 11/1, Too keen and well below form when down the field in a handicap over 12f at Newmarket most recent, though was in good form prior. Effective up to 10f and handles soft or good ground; bit to prove after latest run. Easily best form has been over 1m2f on ground softer than good, so he's of some interest.
5th	11 5th (11) (4/1 +27%) King Al	4 4/1(+27%)	(11) King Al 4/1, Yard won this last year. Scored by a short head off 71 here on his penultimate start; ran to form when second beaten a short head off 75 last time. Cheekpieces for the first time; stays 10f, acts on heavy and good ground; progressive and likely to run well again. Won twice and short-headed last time, from five races; shortlisted in first cheekpieces.
6th	10 6th (10) (14/1 -75%) Arcturus Flame	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Arcturus Flame 14/1, Produced best work late when down in trip, beaten a neck off 74 at Bath last time. Effective from 8-10f and handles good to soft or good to firm ground; could progress further for new yard. Beaten a neck at Bath (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on worse) recently after 103 days off.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -17%) Sweet Reward	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Sweet Reward 14/1, Bit below his best when beaten 7l in a handicap over 11f at Kempton last time. Effective from 8-10f and acts on any going, though has been inconsistent this term. Down to attractive mark and good record at this venue. Acts on soft; Newbury is one of his better tracks and he's back on his last winning mark.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 -75%) Alcaraz	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Alcaraz 14/1, Ran to form under a forceful ride when beaten 1 1/4l off 84 here last time. Suited by 10f and acts on any going; more needed now raised in the weights. Front-running 2nd at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) last two runs.
9th	3 9th (3) (18/1 -125%) Jannas Journey	18 18/1(-125%)	(3) Jannas Journey 18/1, Scored by 2 1/2l off 77 over 7f at Ayr in September; back to form when second beaten 3/4l off 85 last time. Effective 6-9f, acts on soft and good ground; carries her head high and stamina could be a concern. Seven wins this July-September; the assessor may now have her measure; tries a new trip.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 -250%) Miletus	28 28/1(-250%)	(5) Miletus 28/1, Ran to form from off the pace when beaten 2l off 80 over 8f at Nottingham last time. Effective from 8-10f and likes some give; more required. Getting closer in handicaps but he went a bit freely on his only go at 1m2f, two runs back.
11th	7 11th (7) (3/1 +75%) Explode	3 3/1(+75%)	(7) Explode 3/1, Below form against a pace bias when beaten 5l in a handicap over 12f at Doncaster last time, though in good form prior. Effective at 10f and handles ground with some give; needs to bounce back on stable debut. Novice winner but handicap debut showed that marked improvement is needed; left J Ferguson.
12th	4 12th (4) (100/1 -100%) Under The Sun	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Under The Sun 100/1, Slowly away and well below form when down the field in a handicap at Goodwood most recently. Effective at 7-8f; bit to prove after that latest effort. Fifth in the 1m2f Sandown Classic Trial last April; however, little impact since.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

ATHERSTONE WARRIOR looked to be a gelding well ahead of the assessor when easily scoring at Sandown last month. A 10lb rise for that success may not be enough to prevent him from landing the double. Similar comments apply to Northwest Passage after his demolition job in heavy ground at Salisbury last month, while C&D winner King Al looks to go one better than his narrow defeat at Nottingham most recently. Others to note include Alcaraz, Jannas Journey and Miletus.

This looks competitive, even if the ground is seriously testing. KING AL in first-time headgear edges the vote from Arcturus Flame.

16:50 Newbury (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 +73%) Eastern Veil	0.909091 10/11(+73%)	(2) Eastern Veil 10/11, Produced her best work late over an inadequate trip when beaten 4 1/2l in a novice over 7f at Southwell on debut. Bred for at least 8f and likely to improve on that effort now stepping up in distance. Green but kept on steadily for 6th on recent Southwell debut (7f); potential big improver.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 -17%) Emma's Letter	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(8) Emma's Letter 7/2, Showed major improvement on debut in first-time blinkers when second, beaten 1/2l, in a maiden over 8f at Leicester last time. Effective at 8f and remains to be seen if blinkers work again. No show on debut but rattled home for 2nd at Leicester 18 days ago (400-1); can do better.
3	3 3rd (3) (28/1 -56%) Exquisite Skye	28 28/1(-56%)	(3) Exquisite Skye 28/1, Improved on debut when third, beaten 12l, in a novice over 8f at Lingfield last time. Off a short break. Effective at just under 8f; dam was a stayer and she may need further still. Third in two turf runs over shorter but beaten 12l; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 -25%) Besondere	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Besondere 20/1, Failed to build on debut after a slow start when comfortably held in a novice over 8f at Lingfield last time. Off a short break. Bred for middle distances and goes up in trip but looks hard to fancy. Unplaced in two turf runs over shorter in the summer; new trip/surface not enough to tempt.
5th	4 5th (4) (66/1 -200%) Moon Is Up	66 66/1(-200%)	(4) Moon Is Up 66/1, Took a step back from debut, finding little when well beaten in a maiden over 8f at Nottingham last time. Bred to want 10f and looks the type to do better once handicapping as a three-year-old. Dropped right away in two turf runs this month; has enough to prove switched to AW.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/2 -13%) Make Her Believe	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Make Her Believe 9/2, Improved on debut over a longer trip when fourth, beaten 3l, in a maiden here last time. Likely to progress further with 8-10f expected to suit. A big filly who remains open to improvement. Improved effort when 4th over C&D last month; drawn wide but has more to come.
7th	13 7th (13) (66/1 -32%) Time To Sparkle	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Time To Sparkle 66/1, Improved on debut when beaten 9 1/2l in a maiden over 8f at Brighton last time. By a sire who stayed 10f and looks a likely sort for low-grade handicaps in time. Modest form in two runs this autumn; nurseries beckon.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 +38%) Fille Imbassee	25 25/1(+38%)	(9) Fille Imbassee 25/1, Made a modest debut when beaten 8l in a maiden over 6f at Southwell. Returns from a break with a first-time hood for her stable debut. Dam was a winner up to 2m. Down the field over 6f (AW) in July; new yard quick to fit a hood.
9th	12 9th (12) (40/1 -100%) Shabti	40 40/1(-100%)	(12) Shabti 40/1, Improved on debut when third, beaten 7l, in a maiden over 8f at Brighton last time. Bred to want 8-10f but likely to prove more competitive once handicapping. Improved on her second start, 3rd of 13 at Brighton 18 days ago; can do better.
10th	11 10th (11) (4/1 +64%) Miss India	4 4/1(+64%)	(11) Miss India 4/1, Never involved off a modest pace when beaten 8l in a maiden over 7f at Doncaster on debut. Trainer is in form. Returning from a break and bred to be suited by 6-8f but needs to find more. Green when down the field on Doncaster debut (7f) in June; needs market check up in trip.
11th	5 11th (5) (11/1 -214%) Ar Diddy Dum Dum	11 11/1(-214%)	(5) Ar Diddy Dum Dum 11/1, Ran a bit better but still below her summer best when second, beaten a short head, in a nursery over 7f at Haydock last time. Effective at 6-7f and likely vulnerable in this company. Short-headed in 7f nursery 8 days ago; new trip worth exploring; vulnerable to improvers.
12th	6 12th (6) (66/1 -200%) Aunt Em	66 66/1(-200%)	(6) Aunt Em 66/1, One of the first in trouble and well beaten in a maiden over 7f at Lingfield on debut. Visor now applied for the first time after a short break. Bred to be effective at 6-7f. Tailed off at Lingfield (7f, AW) in August; visor now added; bred to do better.
13th	7 13th (7) (150/1 -127%) Cougar Force	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Cougar Force 150/1, Showed a small step up on her poor debut when well beaten in a novice over 6f at Leicester last time. Yard won this last year. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time and she's bred to want 6-8f. 100-1 and well beaten in two sprint runs; headgear added now upped markedly in distance.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

EASTERN VEIL will have learnt plenty from her recent debut over 7f at Southwell. Andrew Balding's filly is a half-sister to a winner over a mile, so this extra yardage should prove within her compass. Make Her Believe showed a big improvement when fourth over C&D last time and has to be respected, while Leicester runner-up Emma's Letter is another worthy of consideration.

Eastern Veil looks a likely big improver but EMMA'S LETTER is taken to build on the promise of her fast-finishing Leicester second.

16:55 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Doncaster (Class 4) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (33/1 -106%) Prosperitas	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Prosperitas 33/1, Had been off since May and never threatened in a competitive handicap at Ascot most recently. Wears cheekpieces for the first time. Effective at 6/7f and acted on heavy and good to firm as a 2yo but has yet to show much at three and looks up against it. Progressive 2yo who won at 6f on heavy last October; return to testing ground will help.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 +0%) On The River	8 8/1(+0%)	(3) On The River 8/1, Didn't find for pressure and again below form when fourth, beaten 8l, in a handicap over 8f at Haydock latest. Effective at 7/8f and acts on heavy or good ground. A return to deep conditions could help. Seven wins on soft/heavy; 2lb lower than June win; first 7f run since York win last autumn.
3	14 3rd (14) (11/2 +54%) Terries Royale	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(14) Terries Royale 11/2, Below form when dropping in trip and stopping quickly, beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Ascot last time. Suited by 1m and acts on any ground, most effective on soft. On a competitive mark if bouncing back. Two 1m wins on soft in 2024; below best since belated return; might well fare better today.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 -29%) Tactical Plan	9 9/1(-29%)	(12) Tactical Plan 9/1, Too keen in first-time blinkers well beaten in a handicap at Catterick latest; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective at 7f, acts on any but both wins on testing ground; swaps blinkers for new cheekpieces. Two 7f wins as 3yo (soft/heavy); not looked ahead of his mark this year; below best latest.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 -29%) Rainbow Nebula	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Rainbow Nebula 9/2, Improved for step up in trip/cut in ground landing a handicap by a short-head off 74 at Ascot last time; effective 6/7f, acts on G, AW; capable of better but unproven on testing. Successful first attempt over 7f (good to soft) latest; up 5lb; looks set to go higher.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +0%) Dwindling Funds	4 4/1(+0%)	(9) Dwindling Funds 4/1, Improved again, suited by deep ground landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off 66 at Ayr last time; effective 7-9f, acts on any; remains on an upward trajectory but new mark demands more. Six wins this year, the latest over 7f on heavy; up 7lb; may well continue the fine work.
7th	13 7th (13) (18/1 -13%) Keep Warm	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Keep Warm 18/1, Raced a bit wide and ran below form when well beaten in a handicap over 6f at Pontefract latest. Effective at 6-7f and acts on good ground but is better with cut. Still looks vulnerable off this mark. All 3 wins at 6f; recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 -29%) Our Mighty Mo	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Our Mighty Mo 18/1, Below form in a first-time visor when down the field in a handicap at Ayr most recently. Effective at 6/7f and acts on heavy or good ground. Could bounce back with the visor removed. Won over 6f (heavy) and 7f (soft) as 2yo; retains ability but well held on soft latest.
9th	15 9th (15) (33/1 -65%) Alreet Cha	33 33/1(-65%)	(15) Alreet Cha 33/1, Below form in a first-time tongue-tie when finishing down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recently. Effective at 6-7f and acts on good ground. Testing conditions could be a concern. Won 7f AW novice last autumn; races mostly on sand now; big ground query on heavy.
10th	11 10th (11) (12/1 +0%) Mystical Storm	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Mystical Storm 12/1, No obvious excuse when finishing down the field in a handicap over 6f at Carlisle most recently after a short break. Effective from 6-7f and acts on any turf surface. Below par on his last two starts. Won 6f novice before close 4th in 7f handicap in July; less tempting on subsequent runs.
11th	7 11th (7) (14/1 -17%) Feel The Need	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Feel The Need 14/1, Below form and never involved from off the pace when beaten 10l in a handicap at York last time, having been in good form prior. Suited by 7/8f and acts on soft or good to firm ground. Generally a consistent veteran despite an awkward head carriage. Chance on best 7f form in 2025; lesser effort latest; others may be better suited by heavy.
12th	10 12th (10) (16/1 -33%) Harry's Halo	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Harry's Halo 16/1, Again below form despite reapplied headgear when beaten 4l off 74 over 6f at Kempton last time. Effective at 6f and acts on good ground, suited by some cut. Dropping again in the weights. All four wins at 6f, including on heavy; below best this year; first attempt at 7f.
13th	1 13th (1) (6/1 +40%) Rajapour	6 6/1(+40%)	(1) Rajapour 6/1, Raced wide and didn't stay when finishing down the field in a handicap over 10f at York most recently. Effective around 8f and acts on heavy or good ground. The drop back in trip should suit. Three 1m wins in France, including soft; thereabouts at 1m in 2025; 7f on heavy could suit.
14th	2 14th (2) (66/1 -32%) Wolf Of Badenoch	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Wolf Of Badenoch 66/1, Below form but with excuses when finishing down the field in a handicap over 8f at Nottingham most recently. Usually held up; effective at 7f and acts on good to soft, good to firm and all-weather surfaces. Looks flattered by 2yo Group form but his mark keeps falling. Winning debut followed by 2nd in Group 2 as juvenile; disappointing in handicaps so far.
15th	6 15th (6) (16/1 -14%) Abduction	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Abduction 16/1, Again below his best despite a drop in grade when beaten 2 1/4l in a seller over 8f at Newcastle last time. Effective from 6-8f and acts on any ground but prefers some cut over shorter trips. Continues out of form. Well treated now but below best since claiming win at about 7f in August.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Dwindling Funds is effective on a galloping track, which is a key factor as he bids to complete a hat-trick. However, a 7lb rise demands another personal best and, with that in mind, fellow last-time winner RAINBOW NEBULA shades preference. This is just his third start in a handicap and, given there was give underfoot when he struck at Ascot, the forecast may help draw further improvement. Rajapour and Tactical Plan are better than recent efforts and also warrant consideration.

On The River has possibilities but DWINDLING FUNDS may be able to make it seven for the year after another excellent win last time.

17:00 Doncaster (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Kelso (Class 4) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 -87%) Lucky Manifest	3.5 7/2(-87%)	(1) Lucky Manifest 7/2, Improved when stepped up in trip and dropped in grade, winning a novice hurdle here over 2m5f by 4 1/2l last time; trainer in form and a contender. Won over 2m4f on good here in May and should stay this trip; interesting on stable debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 -86%) Lets Mingle	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(2) Lets Mingle 13/2, Returned to form up in trip when winning a maiden hurdle at Perth over 2m4f by 2l last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f on soft and good ground, with more to come in handicaps. 2m4f winner who should stay this trip; another to consider after break now handicapping.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 -71%) Rememberthename	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Rememberthename 12/1, Below form when second, beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Ballinrobe last time after a slight drop in trip; off a short break; effective around 2m1f on good ground and could do better upped in trip handicapping for new yard. Has shown ability and should stay this trip; can't rule out on stable/handicap debut.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +61%) Starlyte	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(4) Starlyte 11/2, Outpaced and had too much to do when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f here last time; usually held up; effective at around 2 1/2m and the handicapper is easing the burden. Boasts a good record here. Likes it here but form patchy since last win in spring and others make more appeal.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -11%) Dr Shirocco	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) Dr Shirocco 20/1, Raced wide, outpaced but ran to form when 6l third in a handicap chase over 3m at Hexham on his most recent start; usually held up and returns from a break. Point and four-time chase winner but yet to win over hurdles; others appeal more.
6th	7 6th (7) (3/1 +57%) Anamanda	3 3/1(+57%)	(7) Anamanda 3/1, Needed the run but still ran to form when beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Perth last time; had been in good form before and is effective from 2 1/2m to 3m. Shaped as though retaining all ability after a break last time but yet to win over hurdles.
7th	6 7th (6) (10/3 +67%) Swallows Song	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(6) Swallows Song 10/3, Below form when fourth, beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Perth last time; returning from a long absence but remains in the mix if fit. Not seen for well over a year and only of interest if he's strong in the market.
8th	5 8th (5) (16/1 +0%) Man Of Action	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Man Of Action 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hexham last time; suited by 3m on good ground and appears fairly treated by the handicapper. Disappointed last time and, although better judged on previous runs, he needs to improve.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Lucky Manifest has shown a tendency to hang left, but that didn't stop him from recording his first victory here in May. The five-year-old commands respect on his handicap debut, but the vote goes to REMEMBERTHENAME. Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles at Ballinrobe during the summer, an opening mark of 104 might underestimate him on his first start for Sandy Thomson. Perth winner Lets Mingle is another capable of being in the mix.

This can go to LUCKY MANIFEST, who won over 2m4f here in May and should relish this longer trip on this handicap debut.

17:05 Kelso (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:18 Galway 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (33/1 +34%) Our Guide	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Our Guide 33/1, 11,500 euros Soldier Of Fortune gelding; half-brother to Hunters Hoof, smart at 20f; best watched. E11,500 Soldier Of Fortune gelding, related to five winners, watch unless market speaks.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 +75%) Burning Ability	2.5 5/2(+75%)	(1) Burning Ability 5/2, Green and made mistakes when showing promise on hurdling debut, beaten 8 1/4l in an auction hurdle at Listowel on debut. Effective at 2m and should improve for that initial experience with hurdles removed. Decent effort in a Listowel maiden hurdle on debut, could go well on bumper bow.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/4 -38%) Zeus Power	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(10) Zeus Power 9/4, Taken on up front but showed promise on debut, a bit green under pressure when runner-up beaten 1 1/4l in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f here on only start. From a top course trainer, effective at 2m on yielding ground and should improve for the experience. 2-1 and runner up over C&D on debut, ran green and hung, wiser now, leading chance.
4	8 4th (8) (5/2 +55%) Premier Rogue	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(8) Premier Rogue 5/2, Yard won this race last year; improved for initial experience when third, beaten 3 1/4l in a 4yo bumper at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and appears to be progressing. Improved on latest at Punchestown; Swan takes over, yard won this last year, interesting.
5th	2 5th (2) (40/1 +39%) Dark Lieutenant	40 40/1(+39%)	(2) Dark Lieutenant 40/1, Made mistakes and produced a modest effort on his first completed start when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park last time. Has been a big price both runs and may need more time. 250-1 and beaten 36l over hurdles latest, best watched switched to a bumper.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +7%) Jet Renegade	7 7/1(+7%)	(3) Jet Renegade 7/1, Outpaced but showed promise on bumper debut when third, beaten 4 1/4l in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f here on his latest run. Effective at 2m though may want a little further in time. Fine run over C&D 18 days ago when 3l behind Zeus Power, place chance at least.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 +8%) Shabra Diya	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Shabra Diya 11/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l in a 4yo bumper at Punchestown latest. Trainer in form. Effective at 2m on good ground but has been inconsistent in bumpers. 0-7, not far behind Premier Rogue latest, may have needed that run, can't discount.
8th	7 8th (7) (10/1 0%) Poet's Gale	10 10/1(0%)	(7) Poet's Gale 10/1, Showed promise on bumper debut when beaten 8l in a 4yo bumper over 2m1f here on debut. Effective at 2m; could improve a little but has a bit to find with a re-opposing rival. Behind Zeus Power and Jet Renegade over C&D on debut, needs to improve to turn tables.

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ZEUS POWER ran a big race on his debut here earlier in the month and can go one better now. The Protectionist gelding was prominent throughout and a touch green late on when hanging left in the straight. He had a couple of today's rivals behind and should improve from the experience. Jet Renegade ran well in third, but probably doesn't have as much improvement in him. Poet's Gale ran nicely in fifth that day and may be able to play a bigger part now. Leonard Vallis, runner-up over hurdles on his debut at Gowran just over three weeks ago, is another who has to come into calculations.

PREMIER ROGUE is taken to confirm Punchestown form with Shabra Diya and get his head in front with Harry Swan up for the first time

17:18 Galway 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +44%) Fanjove	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Fanjove 9/4, Scored by 4l off 56 at Newcastle on his penultimate start; a touch below form up in the weights and trip when third last time; trainer in form; effective at 7/8f and acts on the all-weather; drop in trip likely to help. In good form of late and although up another 3lb, should go well back in distance.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 +0%) Ebn Sabt	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Ebn Sabt 10/1, Stamina may have been stretched in first-time cheekpieces when fourth beaten 6l in a nursery over 8f at Newcastle latest; effective at 7/8f and acts on the all-weather; drop in trip may help. No improvement in cheekpieces on nursery debut; more needed to win this back in trip.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 +14%) Sunshine And Roses	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Sunshine And Roses 6/1, Ran to form up in trip when 3l third in a maiden over 9f here on her most recent run; suited by 7f and may get further; inside draw advantageous if breaking well. Respectable efforts of late and is an interesting runner back over 7f on handicap debut.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -213%) Stepinmydirection	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Stepinmydirection 50/1, Made too much use of and below form when well beaten in a novice at Southwell latest; effective at 7f and acts on the all-weather; may improve now handicapping. Below best last time but ran well over C&D on penultimate start; can't rule out.
5th	12 5th (12) (20/1 0%) Ellie's De Vega	20 20/1(0%)	(12) Ellie's De Vega 20/1, Wide and showed no improvement for the switch to handicaps when fourth beaten 5l in a nursery at Newcastle latest; effective at 6–7f on the all-weather; cheekpieces now tried. Better than bare facts on nursery debut and gets headgear, but still has to raise game.
6th	11 6th (11) (15/2 +63%) Watchdog	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(11) Watchdog 15/2, Better than the result implies when beaten 9l in a maiden over 6f here last time; effective around 6f on the all-weather; longer trips should suit now handicapping. No more than a hint of ability and looks on a stiff mark but may do better.
7th	10 7th (10) (18/1 -50%) Flying Macs	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Flying Macs 18/1, Shaped as though a return to further would suit when beaten 3 1/2l off 62 at Chelmsford last time; wide draw; effective at 6/7f on the all-weather but has been below form recently and more is needed. Respectable effort over 7f last time; will have to be at best to win this from stall 11.
8th	3 8th (3) (10/3 +44%) Vintage Heat	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(3) Vintage Heat 10/3, Similar to latest effort when beaten 2 1/2l off 65 over 8f at Nottingham last time; effective at 7/8f and acts on the all-weather; a nice type who needs more off this mark. Back in trip having run respectably at this course and Nottingham; should run well.
9th	2 9th (2) (9/2 +36%) Champagne Dream	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Champagne Dream 9/2, Well placed and ran to form when 3 1/4l third in a maiden here on his most recent run; blinkers on for the first time; effective at 7f and acts on the all-weather; wide draw not ideal. Has shown ability and blinkers are fitted for handicap debut; claims, despite draw.

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CHAMPAGNE DREAM finished third in a maiden race over C&D last time. The fourth has subsequently franked that form and, with Taryn Langley also taking 5lb off his back for this nursery debut, he could prove the one to side with. Fanjove returns to 7f with a shout on the evidence of last month's emphatic win at Newcastle, while Vintage Heat is usually in the mix at this level and is preferred to Sunshine And Roses.

This looks an open event but SUNSHINE AND ROSES is well drawn for one who can lead and she shouldn't be troubled by the drop in trip.

17:25 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Doncaster (Class 4) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (11/2 +8%) Lir Speciale	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(10) Lir Speciale 11/2, Failed to run to form despite market support when beaten 3 1/4l off 73 at Newcastle last time. Effective from 6–8f, handles soft and good ground. Losing run continues. A long time since he's won but has gone close on last three turf starts, including on soft.
2	13 2nd (13) (6/1 +82%) Shazani	6 6/1(+82%)	(13) Shazani 6/1, Below his best back sprinting when finishing down the field in a 6f handicap at Pontefract latest. Effective from 6–8f and handles all ground. Shock course-and-distance winner on his penultimate start. Enjoyed run of the race when winning Leger Legends here; well beaten at Pontefract since.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 -100%) Bright Times Ahead	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Bright Times Ahead 16/1, Below form, never involved from off the pace when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time. Cheekpieces applied for the first time. Effective at 7–8f, handles good to soft ground. Mark continues to ease but needs more. Disappointing favourite last time but an interesting contender now back on slow ground.
4	12 4th (12) (14/1 -75%) Golden Pharaoh	14 14/1(-75%)	(12) Golden Pharaoh 14/1, Quickened clear comfortably when returning to form on testing ground, dropping in trip under a positive ride to land a handicap by 4l off 64 at Ffos Las last time. Suited by 1m, acts on any ground, though somewhat unreliable. Easy won on heavy ground at Ffos Las last time; this is tougher but he's respected.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 +11%) Stanage	16 16/1(+11%)	(2) Stanage 16/1, Back to form against a pace bias when fourth beaten a length in a seller over 8f at Newcastle last time. Effective at 7–8f, acts on good and good to firm ground. Remains in fair form. He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D in March but needs to produce more than of late.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 -27%) Supreme King	14 14/1(-27%)	(8) Supreme King 14/1, Too keen but not far off his best despite trouble when beaten 2l off 73 at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 6–7f and handles all ground. A step back in the right direction latest. Course winner who was a close fourth on AW recently but needs something extra today.
7th	15 7th (15) (5/1 +64%) Onemorenomore	5 5/1(+64%)	(15) Onemorenomore 5/1, Took a small step back in the right direction when beaten 2 1/4l off 62 at Chelmsford last time. Effective at 6–7f and handles all ground, ideally with some give. Below form overall but mark continues to drop. Won this last year when 3lb higher and took step back in right direction on AW last week.
8th	11 8th (11) (25/1 -39%) Albeseeingyer	25 25/1(-39%)	(11) Albeseeingyer 25/1, Dropped right away and ran below form when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Haydock last time, having been in good form previously. Suited by 7f and acts on any going. Further improvement required despite falling mark. Soft-ground C&D winner who was third in August but a lesser run followed last month.
9th	6 9th (6) (5/1 +44%) Catalyse	5 5/1(+44%)	(6) Catalyse 5/1, Caught the eye finishing strongly from off the pace when beaten 3l off 79 at Catterick last time. Effective around 7f and handles good to soft and good to firm ground. Visor replaces cheekpieces for the first time. Returned to form when third last Saturday but soundly beaten on soft ground previously.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 -38%) Mysteryofthesands	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Mysteryofthesands 11/1, Below form, though didn't get the best of runs when beaten 4l in a handicap at Beverley last time. Effective at 7–8f, handles all goings. Not at his best lately but continues to ease in the weights. Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; not ruled out.
11th	14 11th (14) (10/1 -33%) Ey Up Its Jazz	10 10/1(-33%)	(14) Ey Up Its Jazz 10/1, Ran to form when second beaten 3 1/4l off 67 last time. Enjoys making the running and is suited by 7–8f. Prefers plenty of give in the ground and remains in career-best form. Second in this last year and in fine form on testing ground this autumn; major player.
12th	1 12th (1) (14/1 -133%) Wobwobwob	14 14/1(-133%)	(1) Wobwobwob 14/1, Ran to form when beaten 1/2l off a mark of 80 over 6f at Ayr last time. Effective over 6–7f, handles all ground and likes some give. In solid form and can go well again. Runner-up on three of his last four starts and his turn may well be near.
13th	4 13th (4) (33/1 -136%) Riot	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) Riot 33/1, Scored by a neck off 73 at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start and travelled well but had too much to do last time. Usually held up and effective at 7f. Acts on good to firm ground; testing conditions could be a concern. 2-time C&D winner who won on AW two starts ago; contender if testing ground isn't an issue.
14th	9 14th (9) (11/1 -47%) Dannick	11 11/1(-47%)	(9) Dannick 11/1, Below form after a slow start when beaten 5l in a handicap at Ascot last time, though had been in good form previously. Blinkers on for the first time. Effective at 6–7f and acts on any ground. Remains on a good mark. 0-11 but positive performances at Ascot on last two starts; could have a big part to play.
15th	7 15th (7) (18/1 -29%) Kelpie Grey	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Kelpie Grey 18/1, Ran a little below form dropped in trip when beaten 5l in a 6f handicap at Ayr last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective from 6–8f on any ground. Step back up in trip on testing going may suit. On a handy mark and has won on heavy ground but below par on last three outings.

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The consistent Ey Up Its Jazz filled the runner-up slot in this race 12 months ago and can go well again, despite running off 7lb higher. Ffos Las winner Golden Pharaoh also boasts solid credentials, with deep ground not an issue. However, MYSTERYOFTHESANDS is versatile regarding underfoot conditions and having finished second on his only previous run over C&D - in the first division last year - the Tim Easterby-trained gelding could provide a bit of value. Wobwobwob and Catalyse also command respect.

The return to slow ground could be a positive for the 3yo BRIGHT TIMES AHEAD and she's taken to return to winning ways.

17:30 Doncaster (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (14/1 +30%) Bintjan	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Bintjan 14/1, Too keen and may have needed the run when down the field in a handicap over 8f at Brighton most recently. Suited by 7f on a sound surface and could come on for that latest effort with a handy draw if breaking well. 7f winner at Brighton in spring; well beaten last twice and something to prove back on AW.
2	11 2nd (11) (12/1 -100%) Noisy Music	12 12/1(-100%)	(11) Noisy Music 12/1, Ran to form from off the pace when second beaten 1 1/2l off 66 last time. Suited by 7/8f and acts on the all-weather; in decent form over this C&D though drawn high. C&D winner who ran well last time; however, work to do from stall 11.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -8%) Hilltop	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Hilltop 7/1, Scored by 1 1/2l off 68 here on her penultimate start; below form but with excuses last time. Suited by 7f and a sound surface, she is a small but game filly though her mark now looks high enough. C&D winner who ran respectably over 1m last time; claims back in trip from low draw.
4	8 4th (8) (9/2 +31%) Soho Square	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(8) Soho Square 9/2, Back to form returned to the all-weather when beaten 1 1/4l off 72 at Southwell last time. Effective at 7f and most effective on this surface, she looks open to further progress. Much better on AW than turf and ran well on yard debut; likely more to come from her.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 -23%) Lady Mariko	8 8/1(-23%)	(6) Lady Mariko 8/1, Showed small improvement in a better race when beaten 2l off 74 at Ascot last time. Suited by 7/8f and acts on any surface, though she is drawn higher than ideal. Reliable sort who should go well if able to translate this year's improvement back to AW.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +11%) Golden Thorn	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Golden Thorn 4/1, Ran to form when second beaten 2l off 72 last time; trainer in form and returns from a short break. Effective at 1m on good to soft, good to firm and all-weather, generally consistent. Improved efforts over 1m on last two starts and not without a chance back in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (22/1 -38%) Kindest Nation	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Kindest Nation 22/1, Made no impact after a sluggish start, beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Ayr last time. Needs a stiff test at 7f with plenty of give and the draw is a big negative. Triple winner on Tapeta last year but form uneven in 2025; limited appeal from draw.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 +0%) Lady Wingalong	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Lady Wingalong 14/1, Scored by a neck off 72 at Newbury in August but was well below form when returning to the all-weather last time. Effective at 6-7f on a sound surface and her mark looks about right, though she needs to bounce back. Well beaten last time but normally consistent and has each-way claims if back to best.
9th	12 9th (12) (11/2 +73%) Lovely Spirit	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(12) Lovely Spirit 11/2, Ran to form when beaten 4l in a handicap over 8f at Ayr last time. Suited by 7f and a forgiving surface but remains below a winning level in 2025. Won over this trip on turf last summer but not scored since and needs to raise game.
10th	7 10th (7) (9/1 +10%) Educating Rita	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Educating Rita 9/1, Back to form when stepped up in trip, beaten a length off 75 at Musselburgh last time. Effective from 5-7f and acts on any surface, with her mark still looking fair. Not won for over a year and yet to tackle AW but ran well last time and she has claims.
11th	4 11th (4) (17/2 -21%) Ocean Treaty	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(4) Ocean Treaty 17/2, Back to her best on all-weather debut when beaten 2l off 74 at Southwell last time. Effective at 7f and has a chance if building on that latest effort. 7f winner in France; best effort for this yard last time and has leading claims.

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EDUCATING RITA found plenty for pressure when third at Musselburgh on her first attempt at 7f. Michael Dods' filly takes a marked drop in class for this all-weather debut and a bold bid is anticipated. Golden Thorn arrives in fine fettle having found only one too good over a mile at Southwell last time, but Soho Square is less exposed and will be sharper for a recent second at the latter track.

This could go to SOHO SQUARE, who ran well after a short break on her yard debut at Southwell last time. Ocean Treaty is next best.

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/2 -25%) Mc'ted	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(5) Mc'ted 5/2, Produced his best effort of 2025 when landing a handicap by 4 1/2l off 55 over 10f at Brighton last time. Effective at 10f on all-weather and bids for a hat-trick for his new yard. 2-2 for this yard, convincing wins both times; back up in the weights but leading claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (25/1 -108%) Oman	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) Oman 25/1, Showed a step back in the right direction down in trip and minus headgear when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap here last time. From a top course trainer; effective up to 14f on all-weather; more needed. Four-time turf winner but not particularly consistent and needs to raise game.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/2 +72%) Inns Of Fear	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(7) Inns Of Fear 9/2, Below form in first-time blinkers when fourth beaten 7 1/2l in a 7f handicap at Newcastle latest. Trainer in form; effective 6-8f on all-weather but has a bit to prove after some poor efforts. Below best on last three starts and something to prove from wide draw.
4	13 4th (13) (16/1 -113%) Eden Storm	16 16/1(-113%)	(13) Eden Storm 16/1, Well backed and ran to form when beaten 1/2l off 56 over 7f here last time. Off a short break; effective 7-9f on all-weather though will need a bit more. Consistent run of form this year but not won since late 2023; more a place prospect.
5th	9 5th (9) (25/1 -79%) King Of Speed	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) King Of Speed 25/1, Ran to form at a course he likes when beaten 3l off 63 over 8f at Bath last time. Suited by 8f and acts on all-weather; course-and-distance winner who remains in solid form. Consistent sort who likes it here but stall 13 draw will likely make things tough.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 +46%) Volto Di Medusa	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(1) Volto Di Medusa 7/2, Scored by 1/2l off 63 over 8f at Southwell three starts back. Always behind and below form last time; effective at 8-10f and acts on all-weather; needs to bounce back down in trip. Ran well from wide draw last time and he's an interesting runner from stall 1 back in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (12/1 +25%) Tortured Soul	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Tortured Soul 12/1, Raced wide and again below form in a 12f handicap at Kempton most recently. From a top course trainer; effective at 11-12f on all-weather and could figure if bouncing back. Multiple winner around 1m4f on AW but long way below best of late and down in distance.
8th	8 8th (8) (8/1 +68%) Antiquity	8 8/1(+68%)	(8) Antiquity 8/1, Still below peak spring form when beaten 7l in an 8f handicap at Kempton last time. Effective around 8f on all-weather, though enthusiasm can sometimes be a concern. Form patchy since last win but better drawn than last time and has each-way claims.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/2 +63%) Duca Di Lucca	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(10) Duca Di Lucca 9/2, No impact from off the pace and still below best when beaten 3l off 68 over 7f here last time. Effective at 7-8f on all-weather and now drops again in the weights. Hasn't had many chances in handicaps and could be suited by the step up in trip.
10th	12 10th (12) (66/1 -100%) Token Love	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) Token Love 66/1, Too keen with stamina and attitude questionable when down the field in a 10f handicap at Redcar most recently. Effective up to 8f on all-weather but has plenty to prove at present. Hinted at ability but not show enough on handicap debut to suggest he's the one to be on.
11th	6 11th (6) (18/1 +10%) Flatley	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Flatley 18/1, Below form down in trip when beaten 5l in a 7f handicap at Ffos Las last time. Previously in good form; off a short break; effective at 8-10f on all-weather and return to further should suit. Likes it here and goes well fresh but may find one or two of these too good.
12th	3 12th (3) (6/1 +25%) Super Hit	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Super Hit 6/1, Better of late but still below spring best when beaten 2 1/2l off 65 over 8f at Kempton last time. Effective at 7-8f on all-weather and revived in this headgear combination. Turf and dual AW winner who has run respectably on last two AW starts; can't rule out.

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MC'TED exploited a lenient mark to make a winning debut for Martin Dunne over an extended 1m1f here 12 days ago. That was before he notched a more comprehensive success over 1m2f at Brighton last week. With Alice Bond retaining the ride, the revitalised seven-year-old is on a roll and hard to ignore, despite an 8lb rise. With several others struggling to find their form, Super Hit, Eden Storm and King Of Speed could fight it out for the minor honours.

The suggestion is DUCA DI LUCCA who isn't fully exposed and has been shaping as though the step up in trip could suit.

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1/1 +33%) Goblet Of Fire	1 1/1(+33%)	(3) Goblet Of Fire 1/1, Ran to form, just flattening out late in a strongly run race when beaten 2l off 119 at Market Rasen last time. Consistent type but the handicapper may have his measure. Had a good record on the AW last year (1112); new trip on the Flat, but chance if he stays.
2	5 2nd (5) (17/2 +29%) Diamond Bay	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(5) Diamond Bay 17/2, A bit below his best when back down in trip, beaten 9 1/4l in a 1m6f handicap at Salisbury last time. Effective from 14f to 16f and back down to his last winning mark. 2-5 around here and is back off last winning mark; does stay this far and could go well.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 -50%) Sax Appeal	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(1) Sax Appeal 9/4, Ran to his recent best when a progressive second, beaten 1/2l off a mark of 86 last time. Best around 2m on a sound surface and remains capable of better. Winner of three of his last five starts and a good chance he may get his own way in front.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 +63%) Barenboim	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Barenboim 6/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 20l in a 2m handicap at Kempton last time. Acts on a sound surface, may not handle soft going, and looks on a fair mark at best. Losing run up to 21 and has 20l to find with Sax Appeal on latest Kempton running.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -211%) Green Team	28 28/1(-211%)	(6) Green Team 28/1, Below form when down in trip, finishing down the field in a 12f handicap at Chester most recently. Effective from 12f to 14f and return to a longer trip should suit. Two wins here this year, but hasn't really convinced over this far in the past.
6th	2 6th (2) (50/1 -317%) Fleurman	50 50/1(-317%)	(2) Fleurman 50/1, Below form back up in grade when fourth, beaten 6l in a 1m6f handicap here in March. Effective over 2m on the all-weather but may need the outing. C&D winner, but not seen since March and has no great record fresh.

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Nicky Henderson has an excellent knack of placing his runners on the Flat to good effect and the versatile GOBLET OF FIRE, who has won three of his six previous starts on the all-weather, looks highly capable of enhancing the positive statistics. The in-form Sax Appeal is the most obvious danger, although he may find it tough to concede weight to the selection, despite Archie Young's 5lb claim being an asset on that level. Barenboim and Fleurman are the pick of the remainder.

The vote goes to SAX APPEAL who is proving so consistent and may well enjoy the run of the race.

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 -10%) Macarone	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(8) Macarone 11/2, Enjoyed a good trip down in distance when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 57 here last time; off a short break; effective at 5-7f; respected after latest C&D win. C&D winner last month; still relatively unexposed on the AW; should go well again.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +49%) Flowstate	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(4) Flowstate 10/3, Scored by 1/2l off 61 at Catterick in August; back to form up in trip when second beaten a neck off 63 last time; best at 6f. Beaten a neck at Catterick eight days ago; respected if repeating the form back on Tapeta.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -18%) Sioux Warrior	10 10/1(-18%)	(7) Sioux Warrior 10/1, Back to form up in distance when beaten 3/4l off 63 here last time; effective at 5-6f; needs to build on latest promise. Still off a winning mark and could reverse latest C&D running with Vince Lombardi.
4	13 4th (13) (9/1 -13%) Initial Blue	9 9/1(-13%)	(13) Initial Blue 9/1, Ran as if needing further when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap at Kempton latest; wide draw; effective at 6f, may be better at 7f now; all worthwhile form on AW; hinting at better to come. Has shown better form on the AW than on turf; down another 2lb and shouldn't be far away.
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +33%) Francis Drake	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Francis Drake 6/1, Scored by a neck off 61 at Kempton in August; below form down in trip last time; trainer in form; effective at 6/7f; mark may be high enough. Record on Polytrack is better than on Tapeta and remains 4lb higher than for his sole win.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 +56%) Daytona Lady	8 8/1(+56%)	(3) Daytona Lady 8/1, Below form, never competitive when beaten 3 1/4l off 66 at Southwell last time; effective at 6f; all wins on AW; continues to ease in the weights. Has become well treated and is 2-6 over C&D; worth a second look back down to a Class 6.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 +55%) Orbital Chime	18 18/1(+55%)	(2) Orbital Chime 18/1, Did not get a clear run when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Musselburgh last time; effective 5-7f; unreliable. Beaten a neck at Musselburgh in August, but not matched that form since; just 1-22.
8th	6 8th (6) (9/1 +44%) Valsharah	9 9/1(+44%)	(6) Valsharah 9/1, Better than bare result, met trouble when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap here last time; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; effective at 6/7f; remains a maiden. 0-16 and was well held over C&D three weeks ago; cheekpieces on.
9th	11 9th (11) (6/1 -33%) Carlton And Co	6 6/1(-33%)	(11) Carlton And Co 6/1, Too keen but saw out the longer trip well when landing a handicap by a length off 57 over 7f at Musselburgh last time; effective at 6/7f; consistent sort who can go well again. Two turf wins this year; 2lb lower than when second at Southwell a year ago; interesting.
10th	9 10th (9) (25/1 -56%) Hallowed Time	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Hallowed Time 25/1, Back to form despite being too keen when beaten 4l off 64 at Hamilton last time; wide draw; suited by 6f; down in the weights and could step forward again. 2lb below last winning mark and when beaten a head over C&D in January; worth considering.
11th	10 11th (10) (12/1 +25%) Be An Angel	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Be An Angel 12/1, Below best from a bad draw when beaten 4l off 65 at Bath last time; suited by 6f; excuses latest. Form in handicaps since Leicester win has been patchy; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
12th	12 12th (12) (33/1 -175%) Ballsgrove Boy	33 33/1(-175%)	(12) Ballsgrove Boy 33/1, Too keen and slightly below form when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective at 6f; more needed but edging down the weights. Won over C&D in July but well held in five starts since including two back here.

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VINCE LOMBARDI did it well when scoring comfortably over C&D last time out and he looks more than capable of following up off 3lb higher, despite having to overcome a wide draw. Dropping back in trip after winning over 7f at Musselburgh most recently, Carlton And Co must be considered off a 3lb higher mark, as well as Flowstate, who was narrowly denied at Redcar last week. Macarone and Sioux Warrior are likely to be thereabouts as well.

The vote goes to CARLTON AND CO (nap) who is 2lb lower than when runner-up on her last AW start a year ago.

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (6/1 +50%) The Dark Baron	6 6/1(+50%)	(11) The Dark Baron 6/1, Scored by 3l off 48 over 10f at Bath on his penultimate start but was a little below form off a higher mark last time. Trainer in form; this drop in trip may suit. Bath winner last month and didn't get home over 1m4f last time; claims back in distance.
2	13 2nd (13) (10/1 -25%) Little She	10 10/1(-25%)	(13) Little She 10/1, Could have done with a stiffer test when beaten 3/4l off 54 over 8f at Kempton last time. Effective from 6f to 8f and acts on all-weather; ready for a longer trip. Regressive maiden; goes up in distance but may fine one or two too good again.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -9%) Beta Reader	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Beta Reader 3/1, Ran to form when upped in trip, beaten a neck off 58 over 10f at Chelmsford last time. Effective from 7f to 10f and acts on all-weather; respected after a small rise. Sole win gained at this venue and ran well behind a subsequent winner last time; claims.
4	10 4th (10) (18/1 -177%) Beachborough Girl	18 18/1(-177%)	(10) Beachborough Girl 18/1, Produced her best run since the spring in reapplied cheekpieces, beaten a neck off 54 over 10f at Lingfield last time. Effective at 10f and acts on all-weather; still a maiden but a good run latest. Best effort in handicaps in refitted cheekpieces last time; couldn't rule out.
5th	3 5th (3) (33/1 -106%) Noss Mayo	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Noss Mayo 33/1, Run best ignored after clipping heels and finishing down the field in a handicap over 10f at Leicester most recently. Effective at 10f; latest run best forgiven. Showed ability on a sound surface in summer but tailed off on last two starts; tough task.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +30%) Homeland	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Homeland 14/1, Scored by a neck off 60 over 10f at Ripon in July but lacked pace when down in trip last time. Effective around 10f and acts on all-weather; return to further should help. Turf winner in summer; best efforts since have been on AW but he has a bit to prove.
7th	12 7th (12) (14/1 +0%) Northern Blaze	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Northern Blaze 14/1, Raced too freely up in trip and finished down the field in a handicap over 12f here most recently. In good form prior; effective at 10f on all-weather; breathing may be an issue and needs to settle. Didn't get home over 1m4f last time but has each-way claims back in trip.
8th	2 8th (2) (10/1 +60%) Tequila Star	10 10/1(+60%)	(2) Tequila Star 10/1, Made too much use off a stiff mark when down the field in a handicap over 8f at Newbury most recently. Effective around 8f; looks up against it. Down in weights/grade but needs to improve if he's to take this back on AW.
9th	7 9th (7) (3/1 +0%) Echo Of Glory	3 3/1(+0%)	(7) Echo Of Glory 3/1, Not far off best, well placed in a steadily run race when beaten 1/4l off 60 here last time. Effective from 8f to 10f and acts on all-weather; respected off the same mark. Largely running respectably since reappearance win in spring; should give it best shot.
10th	9 10th (9) (8/1 +11%) Bona Verba	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Bona Verba 8/1, Below form but didn't get the best of trips when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap over 8f at Kempton latest. Effective from 6f to 8f and acts on all-weather; down again in the weights. Respectable efforts on last two AW starts but needs to raise game if she's to figure.
11th	5 11th (5) (28/1 -75%) Magic Runner	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Magic Runner 28/1, Below form back up in trip when down the field in a handicap over 12f at Kempton most recently. Effective from 10f to 12f; has a bit to prove on recent evidence. Well beaten back over 1m4f last time; has run well over C&D but draw is a worry.
12th	6 12th (6) (66/1 -164%) Lady Margret	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) Lady Margret 66/1, Never involved after a slow start and well beaten in a maiden over 8f at Lingfield last time. Effective at 8f; the type to do better now handicapping up in trip. Hasn't shown much and would want to see plenty of market support on this handicap debut.
13th	1 13th (1) (14/1 +0%) Neardown	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Neardown 14/1, May not have stayed under a front-running ride when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap over 10f at Chelmsford last time. Effective at 8f and acts on all-weather; remains below a winning level. Debut winner last August but not scored since and not the most reliable; opposable.

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Runner-up up to a subsequent winner when narrowly denied over slightly further at Chelmsford last time out, BETA READER can strike at a track where he scored in March. A promising second over shorter here on Monday, Echo Of Glory should have plenty more to come over further and he is a key player, along with Beachborough Girl, who was narrowly denied over this distance at Lingfield recently.

The one who appeals most is BETA READER, a close second to a subsequent winner at Chelmsford last time. He can overcome a 2lb rise.

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 -54%) Invincible Crown	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Invincible Crown 10/1, Scored by 3/4l off 55 here three starts back but was too keen and a bit below form last time. Effective at 5f and acts on a sound surface, though may be vulnerable again. Behind a couple of these over C&D in his last two starts; may again find a few too strong.
2	2 2nd (2) (33/1 -65%) J Street	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) J Street 33/1, Below form after racing wide and finishing down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recently. Effective at 5f and acts on the all-weather; needs to bounce back after two poor runs. Needs to show a lot more than in her two starts for this yard since returning last month.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +35%) Alondra	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Alondra 13/2, Too keen and below form again when beaten 5l in a 6f handicap at Epsom last time. Returns from a short break; effective at 5-6f and acts on the all-weather; could bounce back off a reduced mark. Returns to AW for the first time since winning a Southwell maiden in April; interesting.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 +45%) Phoenix Beach	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(5) Phoenix Beach 11/2, Below form with no obvious excuse when beaten 10l in a handicap at Southwell last time. Best at 5f on the all-weather; on a fair mark but needs to leave recent efforts behind. Record over C&D reads 231323214112; 1lb below last winning mark; respected.
6th	8 6th (8) (3/1 +40%) Silky Robin	3 3/1(+40%)	(8) Silky Robin 3/1, Won by 1 1/4l off 61 over 6f at Bath three starts back and did well considering a wide trip last time. Suited by 5-6f, acts on any surface, and continues in fair form. 0-11 on the AW, but finished a close third over C&D a week ago so can't be dismissed.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 -13%) Jojo Rabbit	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Jojo Rabbit 18/1, Scored by 3/4l off 67 at Beverley in July but was below form and not helped by late interference last time. Effective at 5-6f, acts on the all-weather, and is down to a fair mark if bouncing back. 1lb below last winning mark and 4-9 over C&D; not a big surprise were he to go well.
8th	1 8th (1) (13/2 -95%) Storm Call	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(1) Storm Call 13/2, Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 68 at Redcar last time. Effective at 5-6f and suited by a sound surface, with hopes resting on the blinkers working again. Won in first-time blinkers at Redcar last time, but has been handed a duff draw.
9th	9 9th (9) (40/1 -60%) Haziym	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Haziym 40/1, Ran as though something was amiss when down the field in a 7f handicap at Kempton most recently. From a top course trainer, effective at 6f but regressive since moving from France and with plenty to prove. 0-17 since joining this yard and not sure dropping to 5f will make much difference.
10th	3 10th (3) (11/1 +31%) Blazes Boylan	11 11/1(+31%)	(3) Blazes Boylan 11/1, Comfortably held despite a sliding mark when beaten 2 1/4l off 71 at Southwell last time. Effective at 5f on the all-weather; inconsistent and likes to dominate. 5lb below last winning mark; could go well from the inside stall granted a kinder trip.
6	6 \|DQ\| (6) (10/3 +0%) Hint Of Humour	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(6) Hint Of Humour 10/3, Ran to form despite a rise in the weights when landing a handicap by a neck off 63 here last time. From a top course trainer, suited by 5f, acts on the all-weather and looks a filly on the up. Won over C&D last time and bids for a hat-trick off 3lb higher; should go well again.

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HINT OF HUMOUR is in the form of his life at present and a further 3lb rise for his most recent success over C&D earlier in the month could prove lenient as she aims to land the hat-trick. That may be at the main expense of Silky Robin, who has already won four times this year and wasn't beaten far over track and trip recently when third. Redcar winner Storm Call and Invincible Crown complete the shortlist.

The choice is PHOENIX BEACH who has to be of interest given his fine record over C&D. He is 1lb below his last winning mark.

20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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